JP2004350812A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of eliminating a monotonous feeling and improving interest. <P>SOLUTION: A Pachinko machine 10 is provided with an outer frame 11, an inner frame 12 provided openably and closably on one side part of the front part of the outer frame 11, and a front surface frame set 14. A game board is detachably mounted on the rear side of the front surface frame set 14 and the game board is provided with a variable display device. On the basis of the entry of a game ball to a big game port provided on the game board, drawing is performed, derivation of various kinds of game states is decided, and fluctuation display is performed in a big game pattern display device. When performing the fluctuation display relating to continuous suggestion decided by the drawing, for the fluctuation display, the control of displaying suggestion information suggesting the display form of fluctuation display to be performed immediately after the fluctuation display and the control of changing the contents of the fluctuation display to be performed immediately after, are executed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, there are game machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines provided with a variable display device for displaying a plurality of types of symbols and the like. In such a gaming machine, when the start conditions are satisfied (start winning or starting operation), a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to generate a special game state which is an advantageous state for the player. Are displayed in a variable manner. After a predetermined time, the fluctuation display is stopped automatically or by a stop operation. In this type of gaming machine, the game state is switched according to the state of the stopped symbol. Depending on the stop state, a special game state that is an advantageous state for the player is generated. It has become. Also, in general, when a symbol or the like is displayed in a variable manner, various effect displays are performed for each gaming machine, and a device for giving inflection to the gaming state or expecting the arrival of a special gaming state is devised. Have been. Further, in order to expect the arrival of the special game state, when the variable display is performed a plurality of times, the control is performed so as to derive a display mode in which similar specific information or the plurality of variable displays are related to each other. Some are performed (for example, see Patent Document 1).
[0003]
[Patent Document 1]
JP 2002-272978 A
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, when the above control is performed, the content of the variable display based on the previous lottery is changed based on the content of the variable display based on the result of the subsequent lottery when a predetermined condition is satisfied. For this reason, the change process can be performed only within a limited range, and there is a possibility that the game performance may be limited. Therefore, there is a high possibility that the production mode performed based on such control will be poor in unexpectedness. In addition, at the time when the specific information is derived, the player may be able to predict what kind of game state or effect display will be generated thereafter, and the game may lack interest.
[0005]
The above-mentioned problem is inherent in all gaming machines, such as pachinko machines and slot machines.
[0006]
Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of eliminating monotonous feeling and improving amusement.
[0007]
Means for Solving the Problems and Their Effects
Means and the like effective to solve the above-mentioned problems are shown below. The operation, effects, and the like will be described as necessary.
[0008]
Means 1. By a predetermined opportunity, while performing a lottery whether or not to generate a special game state advantageous to the player, based on the result of the lottery, determines the game state, a game state determination control means to perform various controls,
In a variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information, a gaming machine comprising: display control means for variably displaying the identification information based on the predetermined trigger and stopping and displaying based on a result of the lottery;
Type information storage means for storing a plurality of types of type information related to the variable display of the identification information,
Type information extracting means for extracting type information from the type information storage means based on the predetermined opportunity;
Output means for outputting the type information extracted by the type information extracting means when starting a variable display based on the type information;
Fluctuation storage means for storing the content of the type information output by the output means,
Type information determining means for comparing the content of the type information stored in the variation storage means with the content of predetermined type information extracted by the type information extracting means after the type information, and determining the type of the type information; ,
Type information changing means capable of changing the content of the predetermined type information extracted by the type information extracting means based on a result of the determination by the type information determining means,
When the first type information is extracted by the type information extracting means and a predetermined condition is satisfied, the first variation display is performed when the first variation display based on the first type information is performed. After the display, the first control indicating that the second variable display based on the second type information is performed is performed, and the predetermined control extracted by the type information extracting unit after the first type information is performed. A gaming machine which performs a second control for changing the content of type information to the content of second type information.
[0009]
According to the means 1, when the second control is performed, the content of the subsequent type information is changed based on the previous variable display. Conventionally, for example, in the case of a pachinko machine, when a new start condition is satisfied during the fluctuation display, the fluctuation display is performed after the end of the fluctuation display being performed at that time. That is, the variable display is suspended. Then, based on the last suspended variable display, control such as changing the display content of the already suspended variable display has been performed. For this reason, the range in which the second control can be performed is limited to the variable display corresponding to the suspended amount. However, in this means, since the subsequent type information is changed based on the previous variable display, there is no need to have a configuration in which a plurality of variable displays (type information) are held and stored in order to perform the second control. . Therefore, without being limited to the variable display stored and held, the variable display in which the second control is performed can be continuously derived any number of times, and the game can be broadened. Further, conventionally, since control for changing the type information was performed only within the range of the hold storage, the player was aware that such control was completed once the variable display was interrupted. However, in the present means, even when a predetermined opportunity does not come for a while and a state in which the variable display is not performed for a while (a state in which the variable display is interrupted) is sandwiched, it is extracted at the subsequent predetermined opportunity. The second control can be performed on the type information. Therefore, the player who has recognized the series of variable display based on the first and second controls, has performed the second variable display after the first variable display even though the variable display is interrupted. The user can be surprised and can visually recognize the variable display with expectation. That is, it is possible to avoid a possibility that the effect of the second control is performed with a less unexpected effect, and as a result, it is possible to improve the interest.
[0010]
Further, with the above configuration, the suggestion performed together with the first variable display does not target the inside of the first variable display but the other variable display called the second variable display. In other words, the player recognizes at least the second variation display stop mode, the variation mode until the first variation display is stopped and the suggestion performed together with the first variation display, and thereby at least the second variation display. The variable display until the variable display is stopped can be predicted.
[0011]
Conventionally, for example, when certain information is displayed during the variable display, at the time when the specific information is displayed, the variable display may be in a state where a specific game state or a specific mode is easily derived. The configuration was suggested to the player. In other words, the player is configured to be able to predict what kind of game state or mode will be derived thereafter in the variable display only by recognizing the display of the specific information, and at the time when the single information is displayed. In addition, there is a possibility that the derivation of a specific game state or a specific mode may be grasped. On the other hand, according to the present means, it is possible to avoid a simple playability in which the derivation of a specific game state can be grasped when a single suggestion is made. Further, if the player does not miss the first fluctuation display or the halt display thereof, which alone does not indicate the second fluctuation display, and the suggestion performed together with the first fluctuation display, the player will watch the fluctuation display. Therefore, the player's interest in the variable display can be increased. Further, even during the first variable display, the player can be interested in not only the first variable display but also the second variable display. As a result, it is possible to extend the playability, and it is possible to improve the interest.
[0012]
Furthermore, since the present means is configured to perform the second control for changing the type information later, the variable display on which such control has been performed can be continuously derived any number of times. Instead, it is difficult to recognize how many times the variable display related to each of the above controls is continuously performed, and it is difficult to determine whether the current display control is a variable display related to each of the above controls. There is. However, in the present means, since the first variable display is performed and the suggestion to the second variable display is performed, it is easy to recognize that the second variable display is performed, and it is possible to suppress such a possibility. .
[0013]
In addition, when the first control and the second control are performed in accordance with the two or more variable displays sequentially performed, the above-described effect can be made more remarkable. In addition, in a plurality of variable displays on which such a series of controls are performed, it is possible to derive a display mode that strengthens the connection between the plurality of variable displays. In this case, the player can easily recognize the correspondence between the suggestion mode and the suggestion target. Also, in a plurality of variable displays in which the first and second controls are performed, when display modes related to each other are derived as if a single story unfolds, the display modes or the game state are diversified. , And the player can enjoy a story effect that jumps over a single change display.
[0014]
In addition, the first variable display based on the first type information or the stop display thereof is suggested, and the second variable display based on the second type information is performed next to the first variable display. By performing in a specific mode to which specific information is added, it can be suggested that the second variable display is performed. In that case, the phrase “specific mode with specific information added” may be referred to as “specific mode in which specific information is displayed”. Further, "specific information" may be replaced with words such as "specific character", "specific design", "specific numeral", "specific background", or "specific operation of display mode". In short, by making the first variable display or the stop display thereof in the specific mode to which the specific information is added, it is possible to inform the player that the first variable display or the stop display different from the normal is performed. It only needs to be able to be recognized. Of course, changing the brightness or color of the display mode in the variable display device may be referred to as a “specific mode in which specific information is added (displayed)”. Further, the first control may be to change the lighting mode of the lamp, which can be turned on, off, blinking, etc., to a specific lighting mode at the time of the first variable display based on the type information and the like. it can. In addition, changing the voice mode of the speaker capable of outputting a voice as a specific voice mode at the time of the first variable display based on the type information or the like may be the first control. Further, the effect display derived in the variable display based on the second type information is set so as to be displayed so as to be added to the effect display derived in the variable display based on the first type information. It may be. For example, the display may be such that the number of predetermined characters displayed in the second variable display is larger than the number of predetermined characters displayed in the first variable display. In addition, the mode regarding the suggestion performed at the time of the variable display based on the first type information may be continuously derived at the start of the variable display based on the second type information. Further, "a plurality of types of type information regarding the variable display of the identification information" may be referred to as "a plurality of types of type information regarding a display effect related to the variable display". Further, “type information” may be referred to as “variation pattern information”. Such variation pattern information includes a meaning as information for determining the effect type (hereinafter, the same applies to each means).
[0015]
Means 2. A game area in which game balls are guided, at least one specific ball entry means in which game balls can enter in the game area, and a detection signal for detecting that a game ball has entered the specific ball entry means Specific ball detection means for outputting
Based on the input of the detection signal from the specific ball detection means, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to generate a special game state advantageous to the player, and a game state is determined based on the result of the lottery. A game state determination control unit that performs various controls such as output control of an information signal including contents,
Based on the input of the information signal from the game state determination control means, determine a display mode in the variable display device capable of variably displaying the identification information, variably display the identification information, and display a predetermined display mode, And a display control means for stopping and displaying based on the result of the lottery.
Type information storage means for storing a plurality of types of type information related to the variable display of the identification information,
Type information extracting means for extracting type information from the type information storage means based on the predetermined opportunity;
Output means for outputting the type information extracted by the type information extracting means when starting a variable display based on the type information;
Fluctuation storage means for storing the content of the type information output by the output means,
Type information determining means for comparing the content of the type information stored in the variation storage means with the content of predetermined type information extracted by the type information extracting means after the type information, and determining the type of the type information; ,
Type information changing means capable of changing the content of the predetermined type information extracted by the type information extracting means based on a result of the determination by the type information determining means,
When the first type information is extracted by the type information extracting means and a predetermined condition is satisfied, the first variation display is performed when the first variation display based on the first type information is performed. After the display, the first control indicating that the second variable display based on the second type information is performed is performed, and the predetermined control extracted by the type information extracting unit after the first type information is performed. A gaming machine which performs a second control for changing the content of type information to the content of second type information.
[0016]
According to the means 2, the same effect as that of the means 1 can be obtained.
[0017]
Means 3. The second type information is any one of the plurality of types of type information, the type information being set so that an extraction ratio is set to be smaller than the first type information. Or the gaming machine according to 2.
[0018]
According to the means 3, at the time of the game, the effect display based on the second type information is more difficult to be derived than the effect display based on the first type information. In other words, in the game, the number of times (opportunity) in which the player visually recognizes the effect display based on the second type information is smaller than the number of times (opportunity) in which the player visually recognizes the effect display based on the first type information. It is set as follows. In other words, the individual type information is weighted, and the effect display based on the second type information, which is rarer (heavier) than the effect display based on the first type information, is displayed next to the first fluctuation display. 2 variable display). For this reason, the player inflates expectations that the present fluctuation display may have the expectation that a special game state will occur, compared to the previous fluctuation display, and with increasing expectations and nervousness, In the normal game state, you can enjoy an uplifting feeling that cannot be experienced. As a result, it is possible to dramatically improve the interest in the game. Also, despite the suggestion made by the first control during the previous fluctuation display, the same effect display as that performed during the previous fluctuation display is performed, or during the previous fluctuation display, It is possible to prevent selection of a combination that is more interesting, such as an effect display that is lower in tone than the effect display performed.
[0019]
Means 4. The second type information is any one of the type information set such that, of the plurality of types of type information, a ratio that is extracted when a special game state is derived is set to be greater than the first type information. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein
[0020]
According to the means 4, in deriving the special game state, the effect display based on the second type information is more easily derived than the effect display based on the first type information. In other words, when playing a game, the number of times (opportunity) from the effect display based on the first type information to the occurrence of the special game state becomes more special after the effect display based on the second type information. The number of times (opportunity) leading to the occurrence of the gaming state is set to be larger. In other words, the various types of information are weighted, and the effect display based on the second type information, which is more easily extracted when deriving the special game state, than the effect display based on the first type information, is used as the first variable display. It will be displayed in the next variation (second variation display). For this reason, the player inflates expectations that the present fluctuation display may have a higher expectation of the occurrence of a special game state than the previous fluctuation display, and with increasing expectations and nervousness, In the normal game state, you can enjoy an uplifting feeling that cannot be experienced. As a result, it is possible to dramatically improve the interest in the game. Also, despite the suggestion made by the first control during the previous fluctuation display, the same effect display as that performed during the previous fluctuation display is performed, or during the previous fluctuation display, It is possible to prevent selection of a combination that is more interesting, such as an effect display that is lower in tone than the effect display performed.
[0021]
Means 5. The second type information is any of the type information set such that, when selected, the rate at which the special game state is derived is higher than the first type information among the plurality of types of type information. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein
[0022]
According to the means 5, the ratio of the variable display based on the second type information to the special game state is set to be larger than that of the variable display based on the first type information to the special game state. . In other words, in the game, the ratio (probability) to the occurrence of the special game state in the case of passing through the effect display based on the first type information is less than the ratio (probability) in which the special game state is passed through the effect display based on the second type information. The ratio (probability) leading to the occurrence of the gaming state is set to be higher. In other words, the type-specific information is weighted, and the effect display based on the second type information that has a higher rate of occurrence of the special game state than the effect display based on the first type information is the first variable display. Is displayed in the next change (second change display). For this reason, the player inflates expectations that the present fluctuation display may have a higher expectation of the occurrence of a special game state than the previous fluctuation display, and with increasing expectations and nervousness, In the normal game state, you can enjoy an uplifting feeling that cannot be experienced. As a result, it is possible to dramatically improve the interest in the game. Also, despite the suggestion made by the first control during the previous fluctuation display, the same effect display as that performed during the previous fluctuation display is performed, or during the previous fluctuation display, It is possible to prevent selection of a combination that is more interesting, such as an effect display that is lower in tone than the effect display performed.
[0023]
Means 6. The second type information is type information capable of deriving a variable display having a higher degree of expectation than the first type information, and the type information determining means is more specific than the variable display based on the first type information. It is determined whether or not the variable display based on the type information is a variable display with a high degree of expectation.If the predetermined variable display is determined to be a variable display with a high degree of expectation by the determination, The gaming machine according to any one of means 3 to 5, wherein the change by the type information changing means is not performed.
[0024]
According to the means (6), the second control is not performed when the variable display after the variable display is a variable display that can be expected, rather than the variable display based on the first type information. That is, depending on the determination by the type information determining means, no restriction is imposed on the type information, and for example, a fluctuating display with a high degree of expectation may be suddenly derived. That is, randomness is generated as compared with the case where only the second variation display in a predetermined mode is selected, and it is difficult for the player to predict what variation display will be performed next. As a result, the player's interest in the variable display can be increased, and the interest can be improved.
[0025]
Note that "the second type information has a higher degree of expectation than the first type information" means that "the second type information is a special game state among the plurality of types of type information. The ratio extracted at the time of derivation is greater than the first type information "and" the second type information is a special game state when selected from among the plurality of types of type information. Is higher than the first type information. "
[0026]
Means 7. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 6, wherein a ratio at which the predetermined condition is satisfied is different depending on whether the special gaming state occurs or not.
[0027]
According to the means 7, since the rate at which the first and second controls are performed differs between the case where the special game state occurs and the case where the special game state does not occur, it is possible to increase the variations in the game. Here, when the special game state occurs, the predetermined condition is set to be more easily satisfied than when the special game state does not occur, so that the effect mode derived when the predetermined condition is satisfied is weighted. Can be. It should be noted that there are a plurality of success / failure determination means used for determining whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied, and different success / failure determination means are used when a special game state occurs and when not. It may be.
[0028]
Means 8. Means 1 to 3 characterized in that at least one of the various types of information extracted by the type information extracting means has a different extraction ratio depending on whether the special game state occurs or not. 7. The gaming machine according to any one of 7.
[0029]
According to the means 8, since the selection ratio of the type information is different between the case where the special game state occurs and the case where the special game state does not occur, it is possible to increase the variations in the game. Here, when the special game state occurs, by setting such that the type information corresponding to the fluctuation display having a high degree of expectation is more easily extracted than when the special game state does not occur, an effect derived when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Aspects can be weighted. It should be noted that the type information extraction means has a type determination table that is taken into account when extracting type information, and that a different type determination table is taken into consideration when a special game state occurs and when it is not. It may be good.
[0030]
Means 9. A number-of-times setting means for determining how many times the second control is to be performed per one of the predetermined triggers, and a replacement in which a series of various types of information corresponding to the number of times the second control is performed is set. Type information storage means, wherein the type information to be replaced is determined by the type information change means based on the number of times determined by the number of times setting means, with reference to the replacement type information storage means. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 8, characterized in that:
[0031]
According to the means 9, by determining in advance how many times the second control is to be performed (final fluctuation display) based on one predetermined trigger, there is a sense of unity in accordance with the number of such fluctuation displays. Direction (with a story) can be performed. Therefore, for example, it is also possible to set the starting and ending connection in a plurality of continuous variable displays, and even though the first and second controls have been performed with respect to a plurality of continuous variable displays, an effect with little progress. It is possible to suppress a feeling of boredom that an effect that lingers slowly is derived. As a result, it is possible to perform an effect display that further enhances the interest for the player.
[0032]
Means 10. 10. The game according to any one of claims 1 to 9, further comprising: a change target determining unit that determines which number of variable display after the first variable display is to be the second variable display. Machine.
[0033]
According to the means 10, the first variable display and the second variable display may be derived with a predetermined number of variable displays interposed between the first variable display and the second variable display. As a result, the game is more surprising, and the interest can be further improved. In addition, when an effect is performed in which the variable display is inserted a predetermined number of times between the first variable display and the second variable display, it is suggested that the effect with the first variable display is performed. The control may be performed, or the second variable display may be controlled to indicate that such an effect is being performed. When such a configuration is adopted, it is possible to relatively easily recognize an effect in which the variable display is interposed between the first variable display and the second variable display, which is relatively difficult for the player to recognize.
[0034]
Means 11. In any one of the means 1 to 10, the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine. Above all, as a basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine, an operating handle is provided, a game ball is fired to a predetermined game area in accordance with the operation of the handle, and a start port in which the game ball is arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition for winning a prize, the identification information that is variably displayed on the display unit of the variable display device is fixedly displayed after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special game state occurs, the variable prize device arranged at a predetermined position in the game area is opened in a predetermined mode so that game balls can be won, and a value corresponding to the winning number (for example, if only a prize ball or the like is used). Not including writing to a magnetic card).
[0035]
Means 12. In any of the means 1 to 10 (excluding the means relating to the means 2), the gaming machine is a spinning-type gaming machine. Here, as a configuration of the spinning-type gaming machine, "the identification information sequence (specifically, a reel, and the identification information is a symbol attached to the reel) composed of a plurality of identification information is variably displayed (specifically, Has variable display means for confirming and stopping the identification information after the rotation of the reel), the change of the identification information is started by the operation of the starting operation means (for example, operation lever), and the stop operation is performed. Fluctuation of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time elapses, and it is advantageous to the player on the condition that the fixed identification information at the time of the stop is the specific identification information. A turning-type gaming machine provided with a special game state generating means for generating a special game state. In the case of a spinning-type gaming machine, a variable display unit including the reel or the like may be regarded as a variable display device, or may be provided separately from the reel and correspond to the identification information (simulated display). A display device (for example, a liquid crystal display device) capable of displaying identification information may be regarded as the variable display device.
[0036]
Means 13. In any one of the means 1 to 10 (excluding the means relating to the means 2), the gaming machine is a gaming machine obtained by fusing a pachinko machine and a slot machine. Above all, the basic configuration of the integrated gaming machine is as follows: “The identification information sequence including a plurality of identification information (specifically, a reel, and the identification information is a symbol attached to the reel) is variably displayed (specifically, Variable display means for confirming and stopping the identification information after the rotation of the reel), the change of the identification information is started by the operation of the starting operation means (for example, the operation lever), The change of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed, and it is advantageous to the player as a necessary condition that the fixed identification information at the time of the stop is the specific identification information. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state, a game ball is used as a game medium, and a predetermined number of game balls are required at the start of the change of the identification information. Becomes gaming machine "in which a is configured such that a number of game balls are paid out upon the occurrence of gaming state. In such a gaming machine, the variable display means including the reel or the like may be regarded as a variable display device, or may be provided separately from the reel and correspond to the identification information (in a pseudo correspondence). A display device capable of displaying identification information (for example, a liquid crystal display device) may be regarded as the variable display device.
[0037]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as “pachinko machine”) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which a front frame set 14 is opened with respect to an outer frame 11 and an inner frame 12, which will be described later.
[0038]
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 forming an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10, and an inner frame 12 is supported on one side of the outer frame 11 so as to be openable and closable. ing. The outer frame 11 is formed of a wooden plate as a whole in a rectangular shape, and each plate is assembled with a detachable fastener such as a small screw. Therefore, compared to the conventional structure in which the respective plate members are assembled using nails or rivets, the components are easily reused. In the present embodiment, the outer dimension of the outer frame 11 in the vertical direction is 809 mm (inner dimension 771 mm), and the outer dimension in the left-right direction is 518 mm (inner dimension 480 mm).
[0039]
The inner frame 12 and the front frame set 14 are made of a synthetic resin, specifically, an ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) resin. By using a synthetic resin for molding both, it is possible to cope with a more complicated shape as compared with the case where a metal material is used, and it is also possible to suppress an increase in production cost. Advantages of using ABS include lower production cost, higher viscosity and higher impact resistance than resin materials such as polycarbonate and the like. In addition, for example, when a coating process such as plating is performed on a design surface such as the front side of the front frame set 14, there is an advantage that the process is relatively easily performed and a product having higher appearance quality can be manufactured.
[0040]
The opening and closing axis of the inner frame 12 is set so as to extend vertically to the left side (opposite to a handle 18 to be described later) when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. Can be opened forward. The outer frame 11 may be made of resin or light metal such as aluminum.
[0041]
A lower plate unit 13 is attached to the lowermost portion of the inner frame 12, and a front frame set 14 is attached corresponding to a range excluding the lower plate unit 13. The lower plate unit 13 is fixed to the inner frame 12 by fasteners such as screws. The front frame set 14 is attached to the inner frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. Like the inner frame 12, the front frame set 14 is provided with the open / close axis extending vertically to the left as viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. It can be opened. FIG. 3 is a front view showing a state in which the front frame set 14 is removed from the pachinko machine 10 (however, in FIG. 3, for convenience, the configuration in the game area on the game board 30 is shown in blank). On the front side of the inner frame 12, a rib R1 is provided so as to protrude therearound (a portion corresponding to the front frame set 14). When the front frame set 14 is closed, the front frame set 14 is fitted inside the rib R1. With this configuration, it is difficult to allow wire or the like to enter through the gap between the front frame set 14 and the inner frame 12, and plays a role in preventing fraud.
[0042]
The lower plate unit 13 is provided with a lower plate 15 as a ball tray at a substantially central portion, and game balls discharged from the discharge port 16 can be stored in the lower plate 15. Most of the lower plate unit 13 is formed of ABS resin like the inner frame 12, but among them, the surface layer forming the lower plate 15 and the front panel 23 at the back of the lower plate are particularly flame-retardant. Molded with ABS resin. For this reason, this part is difficult to burn. Reference numeral 24 denotes a sound output port from a speaker, and reference numeral 25 denotes a ball release lever for discharging game balls downward from inside the lower plate 15.
[0043]
A game ball firing handle (hereinafter, simply referred to as “handle”) 18 is provided to the right of the lower plate 15 so as to protrude toward the user. That is, the handle 18 is located on the right side when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10 on the opposite side to the opening / closing axis of the inner frame 12, and a predetermined opening amount when the inner frame 12 is opened regardless of the protrusion of the handle 18. Can be secured. An ashtray 26 is provided on the left side of the lower plate 15. The ashtray 26 has a so-called cantilever structure that is rotatably supported by a shaft (not shown) that protrudes leftward from the left side of the lower tray 15.
[0044]
On the other hand, an upper plate 19 as a ball tray is provided above the lower plate 15. Here, the upper plate 19 is a ball tray for temporarily storing the game balls and guiding them toward the game ball launching device while aligning them in a line. The upper plate 19 is formed integrally with the glass frame portion supporting the glass in the front frame set 14. In the conventional pachinko machine, a front decorative frame that can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame below the glass frame is provided, and an upper plate is provided in the front decorative frame, but in this embodiment, the front frame set 14 is provided. On the other hand, since the upper plate 19 is provided directly and integrally, even if the width of the frame portion of the front frame set 14 is relatively thin as compared with the related art, as described later, the front frame set 14 (glass frame) A predetermined strength of the part can be secured. Like the lower plate 15, the upper plate 19 has a configuration in which the surface layer is formed of a flame-retardant ABS resin.
[0045]
3, the inner frame 12 is mainly composed of a resin base 20 having a rectangular outer shape, and a substantially circular window hole 21 is formed in the center of the resin base 20. A game board 30 is detachably mounted on the rear side of the resin base 20. The game board 30 is made of square plywood, and is attached in a state where its peripheral edge is in contact with the back side of the resin base 20 (the inner frame 12). Therefore, a substantially central portion of the front surface of the game board 30 is exposed to the front surface of the inner frame 12 through the window hole 21 of the resin base 20. The length of the game board 30 in the up-down direction is 476 mm, and the length in the left-right direction is 452 mm (same size as the conventional size). The resin base 20 is provided with an opening detection sensor 22 for detecting opening of the front frame set 14. Although not shown, an opening detection switch for detecting opening of the inner frame 12 is also provided.
[0046]
Next, the configuration of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. On the gaming board 30, a general winning opening 31, a variable winning device 32, a large opening (starting opening) 33 as a specific ball entry means, a small opening (through gate) 34, a variable display device unit 35 and the like are formed by router processing. The game board 30 is mounted from the front side with wood screws or the like. As is well known, a game ball enters the general winning opening 31, the variable winning device 32, and the big game opening 33, and a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the upper plate 19 (or the lower plate 15) by the output of a detection switch described later. It is. In addition, the game board 30 is provided with an out port 36, so that game balls that have not entered the various prize devices or the like are guided to a ball discharge path (not shown) through the out port 36. It has become. On the game board 30, a large number of nails are planted for appropriately dispersing and adjusting the falling direction of the game ball, and various members (accessories) such as a windmill are provided.
[0047]
The variable display device unit 35 includes a small symbol display device 41 that variably displays a small symbol when passing through the small mouth 34 and a variable display that variably displays a large symbol as identification information when a winning of the large mouth 33 is triggered. A large design display device 42 as a device is provided. The accessory design display device 41 has a display portion 43 for accessory designs and a holding lamp 44. Every time a game ball passes through the accessory opening 34, a display design (accessory design) by the display portion 43 fluctuates. When the fluctuation display stops at a predetermined symbol, the large mouth 33 is operated (opened) for a predetermined time. If a new game ball passes through the accessory opening 34 during the accessory accessory variation display on the display unit 43 of the accessory accessory display device 41, the accessory accessory variation display is performed at that time. Is performed after the end of the variable display. That is, the variable display is on standby (held). The maximum number of the variable display to be retained is determined for each model of the pachinko machine. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of the variable display is retained up to four times. ing. However, the maximum number of suspensions is not limited to this. For example, the maximum number of times of holding may be set to eight in order to wait for the change display of the accessory symbol for eight times. The display unit 43 may have a configuration in which the display is changed by switching the lighting of a plurality of lamps, or a configuration in which the display is changed and displayed in a part of the large design display device 42 (liquid crystal display device). Similarly, the holding lamp 44 may have a configuration in which a part of the large symbol display device 42 is variably displayed.
[0048]
The large design display device 42 is configured as a liquid crystal display device, and the display content is controlled by a display control device 45 described later. The large symbol display device 42 displays, for example, three symbol columns of left, middle, and right. Each symbol row is composed of a plurality of symbols, and the symbols are variably displayed on the large symbol display device 42 so as to be scrolled for each symbol row. In the present embodiment, the large design display device 42 (liquid crystal display device) includes a large liquid crystal display having a size of 8 inches. The variable display device unit 35 is provided with a center frame 47 so as to surround the large design display device 42.
[0049]
The variable winning device 32 is normally in a closed state in which game balls cannot be won or hard to win, and is repeatedly operated between an open state in which the game balls can easily win and a normal closed state in a big hit. ing. More specifically, when a game ball wins the big game mouth 33, the big game symbol display device 42 displays the symbols in a fluctuating manner, and specially requires that the fixed symbol after the stop be a predetermined combination of specific symbols. A gaming state occurs. Then, the large winning opening of the variable winning device 32 is configured to be in a predetermined open state, and the game balls are configured to be in a state where it is easy to win (big hit state). Specifically, the elapse of a predetermined time or a predetermined number of winnings is defined as one round, and the special winning opening of the variable winning device 32 is repeatedly opened a predetermined number of times.
[0050]
When a new game ball wins the big game mouth 33 during the symbol variation display of the large symbol design display device 42, the symbol variation display for that is performed after the end of the symbol variation display performed at that time. It has a configuration. That is, the symbol change display is on standby (suspended, stored) (storage means). The maximum number of symbol change displays to be held is determined for each model of the pachinko machine, but in the present embodiment, the number of held symbols is held up to four times. Has become. However, the maximum number of suspensions is not limited to this. For example, the maximum number of suspensions may be set to eight in order to wait for eight symbol change displays. Note that the holding lamp 46 may be configured to be variably displayed on a part of the large design display device 42 or the like.
[0051]
The game board 30 is provided with a rail unit 50 for guiding the game balls fired from the game ball launching device to the upper part of the game board 30, and the game balls fired by the turning operation of the handle 18. Are guided to a predetermined game area through the rail unit 50. The rail unit 50 is formed of a ring-shaped resin molded product, and includes an inner rail constituent part (inner rail part) 51 and an outer rail constituent part (outer rail mounting part) 52 which are integrally formed inside and outside. Have. The inner rail constituting portion 51 is formed in a substantially annular shape except for about 1/4 of the upper portion. The outer rail component 52 is formed so that a part (mainly the left side) faces the inner rail component 51. In such a case, the guide rail is mainly constituted by the inner rail constituting part 51 and the outer rail constituting part 52, and the ball guiding is carried out by a part (the left side as viewed) in which the respective rail constituting parts 51 and 52 are arranged in parallel at a predetermined interval. A passage is formed. The ball guide passage is formed in a groove shape having an abutting surface with the game board 30, that is, a groove shape having an open front side.
[0052]
A return ball preventing member 53 is attached to a tip portion (upper left portion in FIG. 4) of the inner rail component 51. This prevents a situation in which the game ball once guided to the upper part of the game board 30 from the ball guide passage between the inner rail constituent part 51 and the outer rail constituent part 52 returns to the ball guide passage again. It has become. A return rubber 54 is attached to the outer rail component 52 at a position corresponding to the maximum flying portion of the game ball (upper right portion in FIG. 4: a portion corresponding to the tip of the outer rail component 52). . Accordingly, the game ball fired at a predetermined momentum or more hits the return rubber 54 and is returned to, for example, a substantially central portion of the game board 30. A sliding plate 55 as a long metal band made of stainless steel is attached to the inner surface of the outer rail component 52 so as to make the flying of the game ball smoother. In the present embodiment, the outer rail constituting portion 52 and the slide plate 55 constitute what corresponds to a so-called conventional outer rail. The uniting of the inner and outer rail components 51 and 52 and the sliding plate 55 as the rail unit 50 facilitates mounting work and improves workability as compared with a conventional configuration in which inner and outer rails are separately provided.
[0053]
An arc-shaped flange 56 that protrudes outward is formed on the outer peripheral portion of the rail unit 50. The flange 56 forms a mounting surface for the game board 30. When the rail unit 50 is mounted on the game board 30, the flange 56 abuts on the game board 30, and in this state, fixing means such as screws are inserted through a plurality of through holes formed in the flange 56. Thus, the rail unit 50 can be fastened to the game board 30. Further, in the present embodiment, each of the upper, lower, left, and right ends of the rail unit 50 as viewed from the front is formed substantially linearly (flat). That is, the flange 56 is cut off at each of the upper, lower, left, and right ends of the rail unit 50, so that the rail diameter can be expanded in a limited area of the pachinko machine 10, that is, the game area on the game board 30 can be expanded. ing. In the lower left flange 56, more fixing means are used than in other parts (upper left, upper right, and lower right flanges 56). This is to fix the positions of the guide rail and the ball guide passage at more appropriate positions, whereby the game balls fired from the game ball firing device are more stably guided to the upper portion of the game board 30. In addition, by increasing the number of fixing means, the rail unit 50 can be more firmly fixed, and even if distortion occurs during the molding of the rail unit 50, there is an effect of absorbing the distortion.
[0054]
At the entrance of the ball guide passage between the inner rail constituent part 51 and the outer rail constituent part 52, a convex part 57 is formed so as to close a part of the ball guide passage. The convex portion 57 is provided in a substantially vertical direction from the inner rail constituting portion 51 to the lower end portion of the rail unit 50, and a foul ball flowing backward in the ball guide passage without reaching the game area is formed in a foul ball passage 63 (see FIG. 3). ). In addition, the lower right corner and the lower left corner of the game board 30 are spaces for sticking seals such as stamps and plates (S1, S2 in FIG. 4), and in order to secure this sticking space. Notches 58 and 59 are formed in the flange 56.
[0055]
Next, the game area will be described. The game area is defined by the inner periphery of the rail unit 50 (inner and outer rail components 51, 52) in a substantially circular shape. In the present embodiment, particularly, in the present embodiment, the game area is defined on the board surface of the game board 30. Is much larger than before. In the present embodiment, the distance from the uppermost point of the outer rail component 52 to the lower part of the game board 30 is 445 mm (58 mm longer than the conventional product), and from the extreme left position of the outer rail component 52 to the inner rail component 51. Is 435 mm (50 mm longer than the conventional product). The distance from the extreme left position of the inner rail component 51 to the extreme right position of the inner rail component 51 is 418 mm.
[0056]
In the present embodiment, when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, the game area is a guidance area that is a parallel part of the inner and outer rail components 51 and 52 in the area surrounded by the inner and outer rail components 51 and 52. It is an area excluding the rail area. Therefore, when the game area is referred to, the guide rail portion is not included, so that the left limit position toward the game area is specified not by the outer rail configuration section 52 but by the inner rail configuration section 51. Similarly, the right side limit position toward the game area is specified by the inner rail configuration unit 51. The lower limit position of the game area is specified by the lower end position of the game board 30. The upper limit position of the game area is specified by the outer rail component 52.
[0057]
Therefore, in the present embodiment, the width of the game area (maximum width in the horizontal direction) is 418 mm, and the height of the game area (maximum width in the vertical direction) is 445 mm.
[0058]
Here, the width of the game area is desirably at least 380 mm or more. More preferably, it is 390 mm or more, 400 mm or more, 410 mm or more, 420 mm or more, 430 mm or more, 440 mm or more, 450 mm or more, and further preferably 460 mm or more. Of course, it may be 470 mm or more. That is, it is preferable that the width of the game area is larger from the viewpoint of expanding the game area. It is desirable that the height of the game area is at least 400 mm or more. More preferably, it is 410 mm or more, 420 mm or more, 430 mm or more, 440 mm or more, 450 mm or more, and more preferably 460 mm or more. Of course, it may be 470 mm or more, 480 mm or more, and 490 mm or more. That is, it is preferable that the width of the game area is larger from the viewpoint of expanding the game area. The combination of the width and the height may be any combination of the above numerical values.
[0059]
In the present embodiment, the ratio of the area of the game area to the game board 30 is about 70%, which is much larger than the conventional area. Since the area ratio of the game area to the game board 30 has been conventionally only about 50%, it can be said that the game area is considerably enlarged on the assumption that the game board 30 is common. In addition, the outer shape of the pachinko machine 10 is almost uniform among manufacturers for convenience of installation in a game arcade, and the size of the game board 30 has to be the same as described above. The fact that the ratio of the area of the game area to the game area is increased by about 20% is very significant from the viewpoint of expanding the game area. Here, the ratio is desirably at least 60% or more. It is still more preferably at least 65%, more preferably at least 70%. Further, it is more desirable that it is 75% or more beyond the case of the present embodiment. Further, it may be 80% or more.
[0060]
Further, the ratio of the area of the game area to the area of the front side of the entire pachinko machine 10 is about 40%, which is much larger than the conventional area. In addition, it is desirable that the area ratio of the game area to the area on the front side of the entire pachinko machine 10 is 35% or more. Of course, it may be 40% or more, 45% or more, or 50% or more.
[0061]
Note that the accessory openings 34 located on both sides of the variable display device unit 35 have a guide mechanism so that the game balls passing through the accessory openings 34 can be moved toward the center. Thereby, even if the game area is extended in the left-right direction, the game ball can be guided toward the central big mouth 33 and the variable winning device 32, and the game area is extended. As a result, a decrease in amusement due to difficulty in winning a game ball is suppressed. Further, since the game area is expanded in the left-right direction, it is possible to dispose various accessory ports 34, a windmill, a plurality of nails (guide nails for guiding a game ball to the center), and other accessories. In this way, the behavior of the game balls in the game areas on both the left and right sides of the variable display device unit 35 can be made more interesting. In addition, since the game area is also extended in the vertical direction, various accessory openings 34, windmills, a plurality of nails, and other accessories can be further arranged, and vertical game balls in the game area can be arranged. The behavior can be made even more interesting.
[0062]
Returning to the description of FIG. 3, a firing rail 61 for guiding a game ball immediately after being fired from a game ball firing device is attached below the window hole 21 (game board 30) in the resin base 20. I have. The firing rail 61 is attached and fixed to the resin base 20 integrally with the metal plate 62 at the rear thereof, and is configured to extend linearly at a predetermined firing angle (launch angle). Therefore, the game ball fired by the turning operation of the handle 18 is firstly hit obliquely upward along the firing rail 61, and then guided to a predetermined game area through the ball guide passage of the rail unit 50 as described above. It has become.
[0063]
In the case of the present pachinko machine 10, it has already been described that the game area is greatly expanded than before, but under such a configuration, the curvature of the guide rail must be reduced, so that the launch ball is stabilized. It needs some contrivance. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the launch position of the game ball is lowered, the inclination angle (firing angle) of the firing rail 61 is made somewhat larger than that of the existing one (that is, the firing rail 61 is started up), and the firing is further performed. The length of the rail 61 is made longer than that of the existing rail to ensure a sufficient ball guiding distance. Thereby, the game balls fired from the game ball firing device can be guided to the guide rail in a more stable state. In this case, particularly, the firing rail 61 is formed so as to extend from the firing position of the game ball firing device to a position beyond the center position (out port 36) of the game area. Further, since the firing rail 61 has the above-described configuration, in this embodiment, the metal plate 62 is also relatively large compared to the conventional one, and the number of fixing means for fixing the metal plate 62 is larger than in the conventional case.
[0064]
There is a gap at a predetermined interval between the firing rail 61 and the rail unit 50 (guide rail), and a foul ball passage 63 is formed below the gap. Therefore, if the game ball fired from the game ball launching device does not reach the return ball preventing member 53 and returns inside the guide rail as a foul ball, the foul ball is moved through the foul ball passage 63 to the lower plate 15. Is discharged. Incidentally, in the case of the present embodiment, the length of the firing rail 61 is about 240 mm, and the length of the gap at the tip of the firing rail (the length on the extension of the firing rail 61) is about 40 mm.
[0065]
When the foul ball flows backward in the guide rail, most of the foul ball flows along the outer rail component 52 and falls downward when it reaches the lower end of the outer rail component 52. There are some which ramp up in the guide rail and jump up to the inner rail component 51 side. At this time, the bounced foul ball hits the convex portion 57 at the ball guide passage entrance, and is guided to the foul ball passage 63. This ensures that all of the foul balls are guided to foul ball passage 63. As a result, interference between the foul ball and the game ball to be fired next is suppressed.
[0066]
Although detailed disclosure is omitted, game balls are supplied to the game ball launching device one by one from a ball outlet on the front frame set 14 side (a ball outlet that communicates with the lowermost portion of the upper plate 19). At this time, in the present embodiment, since the launch position of the game ball is lowered, the head from the ball exit on the front frame set 14 side to the launch position becomes large, but near the base end of the launch rail 61, the right side thereof Guide members 65 and 66 are provided on the near side, respectively. Thereby, the game ball supplied from the ball outlet on the front frame set 14 side is always set at a predetermined firing position, and a stable firing operation can be realized. Further, a hitting hammer is provided in the game ball launching device, and a game ball is fired in accordance with the rotation of the hitting hammer about a shaft portion. However, it is desired to reduce the weight of the hitting hammer. Therefore, while reducing the weight of the ball-hitting hammer by changing the material to light metal such as aluminum and reducing the size of the shaft, the head of the ball-hitting hammer (on the opposite side of the shaft from the shaft) has to have sufficient firing force. (End) is provided with a weight portion. Thereby, a sufficient and stable launch of the game ball can be realized. Providing the weight portion of the hitting hammer so as to protrude upward allows the hitting hammer to be easily picked or hooked, and has an effect of easily adjusting the hitting strength of the hammer tip.
[0067]
Reference numeral 67 in FIG. 3 denotes a discharge port that communicates with the upper plate 19, through which game balls are discharged to the upper plate 19. An opening / closing shutter 68 is attached to the discharge port 67. Although a detailed drawing is omitted, the shutter 68 is rotatable around a shaft provided along the lower side thereof, and in a state where the front frame set 14 is opened (the state of FIG. 3). The shutter 68 almost closes the discharge port 67 by the urging force of a spring or the like. When the front frame set 14 is closed, the shutter 68 can be pushed open by a ball passage gutter 69 (see FIG. 2) provided on the back surface of the front frame set 14. In the open state of the front frame set 14, the game balls are discharged to the lower plate 15. Therefore, as described above, in the pachinko machine 10 in which the upper plate 19 is directly provided on the front frame set 14, when the front frame set 14 is opened, game balls in the payout passage and the like fall down. Can be prevented.
[0068]
The resin base 20 is provided with a substantially rectangular small window 71 at the lower right of the window hole 21. Therefore, a seal or the like (S1 in FIG. 4) attached to the lower right corner of the game board 30 can be visually recognized through the small window 71. Further, the seal or the like can be attached from the small window 71.
[0069]
A substantially square small window 72 is provided in the resin base 20 at the upper left of the window hole 21, and a substantially square hole 73 (see FIG. 4) corresponding to the small window 72 is also provided at the upper left of the game board 30. Reference). Various electric wires (not shown) connected to the electric decoration portions 102 and 103 of the front frame set 14 described later are led from the back side of the pachinko machine 10 through the small window 72 and the hole 73.
[0070]
Further, support fittings 81 and 82 are attached to the left end of the inner frame 12 in FIG. 3 as a support mechanism of the front frame set 14. The upper support bracket 81 is provided with a support hole 83 having a notch on the near side in the drawing, and the lower support bracket 82 is provided with a projection shaft 84 which protrudes in the vertical direction.
[0071]
The inner frame 12 is provided with grounding fittings E1 and E2 (see FIG. 3). The grounding fittings E1 and E2 are connected to predetermined metal components on the back side of the inner frame 12. Then, in a state where the front frame set 14 is closed, the grounding brackets E1 and E2 abut against reinforcing plates 131 and 132, which will be described later, thereby causing a short circuit.
[0072]
Next, the front frame set 14 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5 is a rear view of the front frame set 14. The front frame set 14 is formed with a substantially elliptical window 101 so that most of the game area can be visually recognized from the outside. More specifically, the window 101 has a shape in which a substantially central portion on the left and right sides is relatively gently curved as compared with the upper and lower sides. Note that the substantially central portion may be linear. In the present embodiment, the distance between the upper end of the window portion 101 (the uppermost portion of the outer rail constituting portion 52, the upper end of the game area) and the upper end of the front frame set 14 (the so-called vertical width of the upper frame portion) is 61 mm. The upper frame width is about 85 mm to 95 mm, which is significantly shorter than that of the related art. As a result, the upper area of the game area is easily secured, and the large-sized variable display device unit 35 can be disposed relatively above. The distance between the front frame set 14 and the upper end is preferably 80 mm or less, more preferably 70 mm or less, and even more preferably 60 mm or less. Of course, as long as the predetermined strength can be secured, it may be 50 mm or less.
[0073]
In addition, the shortest distance between the left end of the window 101 and the left end of the front frame set 14 when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10 (so-called left and right width of a left frame portion: shown on the right side in FIG. 5), The frame width on the opening / closing axis side is set relatively large in order to increase the strength and support strength of the front frame set 14 itself. In this case, as is apparent from a comparison between FIGS. 1 and 3, when the front frame set 14 is closed, not only the left end of the outer rail constituent part 52 but also the left end of the inner rail constituent part 51 are the same. Covered by the left frame. That is, at least a part of the guide rail overlaps with and is covered by the left frame portion of the front frame set 14 when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. Even if the game ball becomes temporarily difficult to visually recognize, it is merely a passing point where the game ball is guided to the game area, and it is difficult to visually recognize the game ball in the game area where the player mainly enjoys the game. Not necessarily. Therefore, there is no hindrance in the actual game. Further, while such trouble does not occur, sufficient strength and support strength of the front frame set 14 can be secured. Incidentally, when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, the left-right distance between the left end position of the outer rail component 52 and the left end position of the outer frame 11 is 21 mm, the right end position of the game area (the right end position of the inner rail component 51) and The distance in the left-right direction from the right end position of the outer frame 11 is 44 mm.
[0074]
In addition, light emitting means such as various lamps is provided around the front frame set 14 (for example, at a corner). These light-emitting means change the light-emitting mode such as lighting and blinking in accordance with a change in the game state at the time of a big hit, a predetermined reach, or the like, and play a role of enhancing the effect of the effect during the game. For example, on the periphery of the window 101, an annular illuminated portion 102 incorporating a light emitting means such as an LED is provided symmetrically, and at the center of the annular illuminated portion 102 and on the top of the pachinko machine 10, Similarly, a central illuminated portion 103 containing a light emitting means such as an LED is provided. In the pachinko machine 10, the central illumination unit 103 functions as a big hit lamp, and lights or blinks at the time of the big hit to notify that the big hit is being made. Further, an upper plate illumination section 104 also including a light emitting means such as an LED is provided around the upper plate 19. In addition, on the left and right sides of the central illumination unit 103, there are provided a prize ball lamp 105 which lights up during payout of a prize ball and an error display lamp 106 which lights up when a predetermined error occurs. Further, a small window 107 to which a transparent resin is attached is provided adjacent to the lower end of the annular illumination part 102 so that a part of the surface of the inner frame 12 and the surface of the game board 30 can be visually recognized. The reach state in the present embodiment includes a state in which the symbol change in the right symbol row stops at the same type of symbol as the stop symbol in the left symbol row.
[0075]
In the above-mentioned reach state, various patterns of the reach state (reach patterns) are set in addition to "normal reach" in which the symbols in the middle symbol row simply scroll in the same manner as in the normal fluctuation. Among these reach patterns, reach patterns other than “normal reach” are so-called “super reach”. When the operation of “super reach” is started, the expected value at which the big hit state occurs (big hit expected value) is higher than in the case of “normal reach”. Also, in “super reach”, the jackpot expectation value may be different depending on each reach pattern. In addition, a reach pattern called “special reach” having a higher expected value than “super reach” or “premium reach” in which occurrence of a jackpot state is definitely displayed may be prepared.
[0076]
Further, each reach pattern is weighted, and the probability of selecting each reach pattern is different from each other. Specifically, the setting is made so that the probability of selecting “super reach” is lower than the probability of selecting “normal reach”. Further, the setting is made so that the probability of selecting “special reach” is lower than that of “super reach”. In addition, "Premium Reach" is set to be rarely selected. In the present embodiment, the probability of selecting each reach pattern is different for the case of a jackpot and the case of a miss.
[0077]
In addition, in the effect display mode of the large symbol display device 42 in which the symbol is changed, an effect other than the reach effect may be performed from the start of the change of all the symbol rows to the confirmation stop display. The effects other than the reach effect include effects such as slip fluctuation, re-fluctuation, reach suggestion, super reach suggestion, and jackpot suggestion. Here, “indicate” may be any value as long as it can indicate that a predetermined game state is likely to occur due to the effect (it is easy to display a predetermined display mode on the large symbol display device 42). Alternatively, there is a case that the effect of the effect on the occurrence of the predetermined game state is caused by the effect, and the predetermined game state may not be generated.
[0078]
A ball lending operation unit 120 is provided below the window 101. The ball lending operation unit 120 is provided with a ball lending button 121, a return button 122, and a frequency display unit 123. When the ball lending operation unit 120 is operated in a state where bills, cards, and the like are inserted into a card unit (ball lending unit) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, game balls are lent according to the operation. . The ball lending button 121 is operated to obtain a lending ball based on information recorded on a card or the like (recording medium), and the lending ball is supplied to the upper plate 19 as long as there is a remaining amount on the card or the like. Is done. The return button 122 is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted in the card unit. The frequency display unit 123 displays remaining amount information such as cards. In a pachinko machine in which game balls are directly rented from a ball rental device or the like to an upper plate without a card unit, a so-called cash machine, the ball rental operation unit 120 is not required. Therefore, a decoration seal or the like is attached to the installation portion of the ball lending operation unit 120. As a result, the ball-lending operation unit can be shared between the pachinko machine using the card unit and the cash machine.
[0079]
Various reinforcing members made of metal are provided on the back side of the front frame set 14 so as to surround the window 101. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, reinforcing plates 131, 132, 133, and 134 are attached to the back side of the front frame set 14 and to the outside of the window 101 at the upper, lower, left, and right sides, respectively. The reinforcing plates 131 to 134 are connected to each other in contact with each other, but a resin part 135 for avoiding direct contact is interposed at the connecting portion between the reinforcing plates 132 and 133 on the left and upper sides in the drawing. That is, in the reinforcing plates 131 to 134, electricity is prevented from passing in a ring shape due to the insulating effect of the resin part 135. Thereby, it is possible to suppress the generation of the magnetic field due to the noise loop and the annular conduction in the reinforcing plates 131 to 134.
[0080]
The right reinforcing plate 131 in FIG. 5 is provided with a hook-shaped engaging claw 131a at an intermediate position thereof, and the engaging claw 131a is provided in the hole of the inner frame 12 with the front frame set 14 closed. 12a (see FIG. 3). With this configuration, the front frame set 14 is configured to include the upper plate 19, and even if the vertical support positions thereof are extended, the front frame set 14 can be prevented from floating at the intermediate position. Therefore, fraudulent acts or the like with the front frame set 14 floating are suppressed.
[0081]
The lower reinforcing plate 134 is provided with a rail side wall member 136 made of resin at a position facing the firing rail 61 (see FIG. 3). The rail side wall member 136 serves as a side wall of the firing rail 61 when the front frame set 14 is closed. Therefore, the game ball does not fall off the firing rail 61.
[0082]
The above-mentioned reinforcing plates 131 to 134 also have a function as a metal frame for supporting glass, and a part of the reinforcing plates 131 to 134 is folded back to form a glass holding groove. The glass holding grooves are formed in two rows in front and rear, and a pair of front and rear glass 137 forming a rectangular shape is held in each glass holding groove. As a result, the two glasses 137 are attached to the front and rear at predetermined intervals.
[0083]
As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, since the game area is expanded, when the front frame set 14 is closed, the guide rails constituted by the inner and outer rail components 51 and 52 are provided. Are partially covered by the front frame set 14. Therefore, in the guide rail, there is a portion where the open portion on the near side cannot be covered with the glass 137. In such a case, for example, when the game ball fired from the game ball launching device returns without reaching the return ball preventing member 53, the game ball spills out (or jumps out) of the guide rail, and the outer rail component 52 There is a risk of being caught between the glass 137 and the glass 137. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a rail cover 140 for covering the front opening of the guide rail is attached to the front frame set 14.
[0084]
The rail cover 140 is a substantially flat plate having a substantially circular arc shape, and is formed of a transparent resin. The rail cover 140 has an arc shape corresponding to the shape of the guide rail, and extends along the periphery of the window 101 so as to cover a section from the base end to the vicinity of the tip end of the guide rail. It is attached to the back of the set 14. In particular, the dimensions and shape on the inner diameter side of the rail cover 140 substantially match those of the inner rail component 51. In a state where the rail cover 140 is attached, a surface side thereof comes into contact with the glass 137. When the front frame set 14 is closed, the rear surface of the rail cover 140 covers almost the entire area of the guide rail. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the game ball from colliding with the glass 137 in most sections of the guide rail. Therefore, adverse effects such as breakage due to contact with the glass 137 can be suppressed.
[0085]
In addition, at the right end of the rail cover 140 (that is, the portion that becomes the right end in the state of FIG. 5 in which the rail cover 140 is attached to the front frame set 14), a portion where the guide rail protrudes from the side edge of the glass 137 is provided. A covering section 141 for covering is provided. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of such a problem that the game ball is spilled (projected) out of the guide rail or is caught between the outer rail component 52 and the glass 137.
[0086]
Further, on the back side of the rail cover 140, a ridge 142 extending in an arc shape along the inner edge thereof and projecting toward the near side in FIG. 5 is formed. The protruding ridge 142 is configured to substantially integrally overlap the inner rail constituting portion 51 in a state where the ridge 142 enters the guide rail when the front frame set 14 is closed. Therefore, for example, even if wire or the like is caused to penetrate through a gap between the front frame set 14 and the inner frame 12 to attempt cheating, it is extremely difficult to make the wire or the like penetrate into the game area inside the guide rail. Become. As a result, it is possible to prevent fraudulent acts performed using wires or the like. Note that the protrusions 142 may be formed in a wider range, for example, along the entire inner edge of the rail cover 140. According to such a configuration, it is difficult for wires and the like to enter the wire in a wider range, and Can be more reliably prevented.
[0087]
Further, support brackets 151 and 152 are attached to the right end (the left end when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10) of the front frame set 14 as a support mechanism for the inner frame 12. Accordingly, the front frame set 14 can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 12 by assembling the support brackets 151 and 152 of the front frame set 14 with the support brackets 81 and 82 (see FIG. 3) of the inner frame 12. Become attached. Here, the support mechanism will be described in more detail in consideration of the relationship between the support fittings 81 and 82 and the support fittings 151 and 152. The support bracket 151 has a substantially rod shape, and the diameter of the upper part is larger than the diameter of the lower part. The width of the notch of the support hole 83 is smaller than the thickness of the upper part of the support bracket 151 and wider than the thickness of the lower part. As a mounting procedure of the front frame set 14, first, the lower part of the support bracket 151 is inserted into the support hole 83 through the cutout, and then the support bracket 152 is inserted into the projection shaft 84 of the support bracket 82. Then, by positioning the upper part of the support bracket 151 corresponding to the cutout position, the support bracket 151 does not come off the support hole 83, and the mounting of the front frame set 14 is completed.
[0088]
The locking mechanism of the front frame set 14 is integrated with the locking mechanism of the inner frame 12, and the integrated locking mechanism G <b> 1 (see FIG. 6) is provided on the back side of the inner frame 12. Have been. Therefore, FIG. 3 shows only the locking claws T1 and T2 protruding from the locking mechanism G1 to the front side of the inner frame 12. Then, the locking claws T1 and T2 are locked on the rear side of the front frame set 14, so that the front frame set 14 is locked.
[0089]
Next, the configuration of the back of the pachinko machine 10 will be described in detail. FIG. 6 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10.
[0090]
First, an overall outline of the rear configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. On the back of the pachinko machine 10 (actually, on the back of the inner frame 12 and the game board 30), various control boards are arranged so as to be arranged vertically and horizontally or to be stacked back and forth. A game ball supply device (payout mechanism) for supplying game balls, a resin protective cover, and the like are attached. In the present embodiment, two control board units are configured by separately mounting various control boards on two mounts, and these control board units are individually mounted on the inner frame 12 or the back surface of the game board 30. ing. In this case, the main board and the sound lamp control board are mounted on one mounting base to form a unit, and the payout control board, the emission control board, and the power supply board are mounted on the other mounting base to form a unit. Here, for convenience, the former unit is referred to as a “first control board unit 201”, and the latter unit is referred to as a “second control board unit 202”.
[0091]
Further, the dispensing mechanism and the protective cover are also integrated as one unit, and the resin portion is generally referred to as a back pack. Therefore, the unit is referred to as a “back pack unit 203” here. The detailed configuration of each of the units 201 to 203 will be described later.
[0092]
The first control board unit 201, the second control board unit 202, and the back pack unit 203 are configured so that they can be attached and detached without using any tool or the like in a unit unit. The inner frame 12 or the back of the game board 30 can be opened and closed. This is also a device for making it possible to easily check a hidden configuration or the like even when the units 201 to 203 and other components are arranged one above the other.
[0093]
In practice, the units 201 to 203 are arranged and attached as shown in the schematic diagram of FIG. In FIG. 7, a first control board unit 201 having a substantially L-shape is arranged substantially at the center of the pachinko machine 10, and a second control board unit 202 is arranged below the first control board unit 201. Further, a back pack unit 203 is arranged in a region partially overlapping the first control board unit 201.
[0094]
Specifically, the first control board unit 201 is provided with a support shaft M1 at the left end when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the first control board unit 201 is provided around the axis A of the support M1. It can be opened and closed. Further, the first control board unit 201 is provided with a fastening portion M2 made of a nip latch or the like at a right end portion thereof (that is, an opening end side opposite to the support shaft portion), and a locking claw portion M3 at an upper end portion. The first control board unit 201 is fixedly held to the pachinko machine main body by the fastening portion M2 and the locking claw portion M3.
[0095]
The second control board unit 202 is provided with a spindle M4 at the right end when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the second control board unit 202 opens and closes about an axis B formed by the spindle M4. It is possible. Further, the second control board unit 202 is provided with a fastening portion M5 such as a nip latch or the like at a left end portion thereof (that is, on the opposite side to the support shaft portion, more specifically, on an open end side). The two control board unit 202 is fixedly held to the pachinko machine main body.
[0096]
Further, the back pack unit 203 is provided with a spindle M6 at the right end as viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the back pack unit 203 can be opened and closed about an axis C by the spindle M6. I have. Further, the back pack unit 203 is provided with a fastening portion M7 made of a nip latch or the like at its left end (that is, on the side opposite to the support shaft, more specifically, at the open end), and has a pivotable upper end and a lower end respectively. Are provided, and the back pack unit 203 is fixedly held to the pachinko machine main body by the fastening portions M7 and the locking portions M8, M9.
[0097]
In this case, the unfolding directions of the units 201 to 203 are not the same, and the first control board unit 201 opens leftward when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, whereas the second control board unit 202 and the back pack unit 203 is configured to open to the right.
[0098]
On the other hand, FIG. 8 is a rear view showing a configuration in which the gaming board 30 is assembled to the inner frame 12. FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the inner frame 12 as viewed from the rear. Here, the back surface configuration of the inner frame 12 and the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0099]
The game board 30 is installed in a square frame-shaped installation area surrounded by the resin base 20 and does not fall off due to a plurality of (four in this embodiment) locking fixtures 211 and 212 provided on the inner frame 12. So that it is fixed. The locking fixtures 211 and 212 can be manually rotated, and can be switched between a fixed position (lock position) and a fixed release position (unlock position). FIG. 8 shows a locked state. The locking fixtures 211 at three places on the left and right sides of the game board 30 are L-shaped fittings formed by bending metal pieces, and are configured so as not to protrude outside the inner frame 12 when the game board 30 is fixed. In addition, the locking fixture 212 at one place below the game board 30 is an I-shaped fastener made of resin.
[0100]
In the center of the game board 30, a variable display unit 35 is arranged. In the variable display device unit 35, a frame cover 213 made of resin (for example, made of ABS) that covers the center frame 47 (see FIG. 3) from behind is provided to protrude rearward. A large design display device 42 as a liquid crystal display device and a display control device 45 as a display control means are detachably mounted in a state where they are superimposed on each other. In the frame cover 213, an LED control board and the like for driving LEDs and the like built in the center frame 47 are provided.
[0101]
A back frame set 215 is attached to the back of the gaming board 30 so as to surround the variable display unit 35. The back frame set 215 is a thin resin molded product (for example, made of ABS) provided so as to be attached to the back surface of the game board 30, and a game ball collection mechanism for collecting game balls that have won various winning ports. Is formed. Specifically, the lower part of the back frame set 215 corresponds to the game board opening of the above-mentioned general winning opening 31, the variable winning device 32, and the big game opening 33 (each shown in FIG. 3), and gathers in one place on the downstream side. A recovery passage 216 is formed. Further, below the game board 30, a discharge passage board 217 also made of resin (for example, made of polycarbonate resin) is attached to the inner frame 12, and the discharge passage board 217 is provided with a discharge ball to the outside of the pachinko machine 10. A discharge passage 218 for guiding is formed. Therefore, as illustrated by virtual lines in FIG. 8, all game balls that have won the general winning opening 31 and the like gather through the collection passage 216 of the back frame set 215 and further form the discharge passage 218 of the discharge passage board 217. The pachinko machine 10 is discharged through the outside. The out port 36 (see FIG. 3) also communicates with the discharge passage 218, and game balls that have not won any of the winning ports are discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 through the discharge passage 218.
[0102]
In the above configuration, a back frame set 215 (recovery passage 216) is provided above and a discharge passage board 217 (discharge passage 218) is provided below with the lower end surface of the game board 30 as a boundary. The game board 30 is provided so as not to overlap (overlap) in the front-rear direction. Therefore, when removing the game board 30 from the inner frame 12, there is no inconvenience that the discharge passage board 17 hinders removal of the game board.
[0103]
The discharge passage board 217 is provided just behind the upper plate 19 on the front of the pachinko machine. A wire or the like is inserted through a ball discharge port (the ball passage gutter 69 in FIG. 2) leading to the upper plate 19, and the discharge passage board 217 is further inserted. It is conceivable that an illegal act such as a wire or the like is caused to enter the game area through a gap between the inner frame 12 and the discharge passage board 217. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10, a plate 219 extending forward of the pachinko machine is provided just around the upper plate 19 of the discharge passage board 217 so as to overlap the inner frame 12 almost integrally. Therefore, even if wire or the like is caused to enter from the gap between the inner frame 12 and the discharge passage board 217, it is impeded by the plate 219, and it is very difficult to allow the wire or the like to enter the game area. As a result, fraudulent acts such as forcibly opening the variable winning device 32 (large winning opening) using a wire or the like can be prevented.
[0104]
Further, on the back surface of the game board 30, there are provided a winning detection mechanism for detecting the passage of a game ball such as various winning ports. More specifically, a winning opening switch 221 is provided at a position corresponding to the general winning opening 31 on the front side of the game board 30, and the variable winning device 32 is provided with a specific area switch 222 and a count switch 223. The specific area switch 222 is a switch that determines that a game ball that has won the variable prize device 32 in the big hit state has entered a specific area (an area for determining whether to continue the big hit state), and the count switch 223 determines the winning ball. This is a switch for counting. A starting port switch 224 as a specific ball detection means is provided at a position corresponding to the large port 33, and a gate switch 225 is provided at a position corresponding to the small port 34.
[0105]
The winning opening switch 221 and the gate switch 225 are connected to the board relay board 226 through electric wiring (not shown), and the board relay board 226 is connected to a main board (main control device 261) described later. The specific area switch 222 and the count switch 223 are connected to a special winning opening relay board 227, and the special winning opening relay board 227 is also connected to the main board. On the other hand, the starting port switch 224 is directly connected to the main board without passing through the relay board.
[0106]
Although not shown, the variable winning device 32 is provided with a special winning opening solenoid for opening a special winning opening and a winning ball distribution plate solenoid for guiding a winning ball to a specific area. Is provided with a starting port solenoid for opening the electric accessory. 8 and 9, reference numeral 228 denotes a set handle provided with a hitting hammer and the like, and reference numeral 229 denotes a firing motor.
[0107]
The detection results respectively detected by the winning detection mechanism are taken into a main board, which will be described later, and a payout command (payout number of game balls) according to the respective winning situation is transmitted from the main board to the payout control board. You. Then, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out by the output of the payout control board. In such a case, a conventional method (a so-called evidence ball method) in which game balls that have won various winning ports are once collected in a winning ball processing device, and the payout is performed after the winning ball processing device checks the existence of the winning balls one by one in order. Unlike the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the payout is immediately performed by electrically detecting the winning of the game ball for each of the various winning ports (that is, the pachinko machine 10 eliminates the winning ball processing device). are doing). Therefore, even if there are a large number of game balls to be paid out, the payout can be promptly carried out.
[0108]
The back frame set 215 is provided with a mounting mechanism for mounting the first control board unit 201. Specifically, as this attachment mechanism, a support bracket 231 extending vertically is provided at a lower left corner when viewed from the back surface of the game board 30, and the support bracket 231 has a pair of upper and lower support holes 231a on the same axis. Is formed. In addition, reference numeral 232 denotes a pair of upper and lower fastening holes (nilac holes) in the lower right portion of the game board 30, and reference numeral 233 denotes a locking claw piece in the upper left portion.
[0109]
An attachment mechanism for attaching the second control board unit 202 and the back pack unit 203 is provided on the back surface of the inner frame 12. Specifically, an elongated support member 235 is attached to the right end of the inner frame 12, and the configuration is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 10, the support bracket 235 has a long plate-shaped bracket main body 236, and the support hole 237 for the second control board unit is provided at two lower positions so as to stand up from the bracket main body 236. At the same time, support holes 238 for the back pack unit are formed at two upper positions. Coaxial support holes are formed in the support holes 237 and 238, respectively. In addition, as a mounting mechanism for the second control board unit, the inner frame 12 is provided with a pair of upper and lower fastened holes (nilac holes) 239 at the left end below the game board installation area. Further, as a mounting mechanism for the back pack unit, the inner frame 12 is provided with a pair of upper and lower fastening holes (nilac holes) 240 at the left end of the game board installation area. However, it is also possible to provide the support fitting for the second control board unit and the support fitting for the back pack unit as individual members. Reference numerals 241, 242, and 243 denote rotating fixtures for sandwiching and supporting the back pack unit 203 with the game board 30.
[0110]
In addition, in the rear configuration of the inner frame 12, at the lower right of the game board 30, game balls for distributing game balls to be paid out from a payout mechanism described later to any of the upper plate 19, the lower plate 15, and the discharge passage 218. A distribution unit 245 is provided. That is, the opening 245a of the game ball distribution unit 245 communicates with the upper plate 19, the opening 245b communicates with the lower plate 15, and the opening 245c communicates with the discharge passage 218 (see FIG. 9). Conventionally, since a portion corresponding to the game ball distribution section 245 is provided on the back pack unit 203 side, the back pack unit 203 is pushed through a ball discharge port (the ball passage gutter 69 in FIG. 2) reaching the upper plate 19. As a result, a gap is formed between the inner frame 12 and a portion corresponding to the game ball distribution unit 245, and an illegal act such as inserting a wire or the like through the gap and operating the internal device has been considered. Therefore, in the present pachinko machine 10, such an illegal act is prevented by providing the game ball distributing section 245 on the inner frame 12 side and fixing it by fixing means. Further, the upper end surface of the game ball distribution unit 245 is formed at a height position where the lower end surface of the game board 30 is installed, and is designed so as not to hinder the removal of the game board 30.
[0111]
At the lower end of the inner frame 12, a speaker box 246 made of resin for surrounding the back of the speaker installed on the lower plate 15 is attached, and the speaker box 246 improves sound quality in a low-tone range. Have been.
[0112]
Next, the first control board unit 201 will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 is a front view of the first control board unit 201, FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the same unit 201, FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view of the same unit 201, and FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view of the same unit 201 viewed from the back. .
[0113]
The first control board unit 201 has a substantially L-shaped mount 251 on which a main controller 261 and an audio lamp controller 262 are mounted. In the present embodiment, the main control device 261 corresponds to a game state determination control unit, a type information storage unit, a type information extraction unit, an output unit, a type information determination unit, and a type information change unit. Here, the main control device 261 is a CPU that controls the main control, a ROM that stores a game program, a RAM that stores necessary data according to the progress of the game, a port that communicates with various devices, and a port for various lotteries. A main board including a random number generator used, a clock pulse generation circuit used for time counting and synchronization, and the like is provided, and the main board is made of a board box 263 made of a transparent resin material or the like. ). The substrate box 263 includes a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box base and a box cover that covers an opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are unopenably connected by a sealing unit 264 (sealing means), whereby the substrate box 263 is sealed.
[0114]
As the sealing unit 264 as the sealing means, any configuration can be applied as long as the box base and the box cover are connected so that they cannot be opened. Here, as shown in FIG. 12 and the like, five sealing members are connected. The box base and the box cover are connected so as not to be opened by inserting a locking claw into the long hole of the sealing member. The sealing process by the sealing unit 264 prevents unauthorized opening after the sealing, and enables such a situation to be detected early and easily even if the unauthorized opening is performed. It is possible to perform the opening / sealing process again even after the above. That is, the sealing process is performed by inserting the locking claw into the long hole of at least one of the five sealing members constituting the sealing unit 264. Then, when the board box 263 is opened due to a defect of the housed main board or the like, the connection between the sealing member into which the locking claw is inserted and another sealing member is disconnected. Thereafter, when the sealing process is performed again, the locking claws are inserted into the long holes of the other sealing members. If a history indicating that the board box 263 has been opened is left in the board box 263, it can be easily found by looking at the board box 263 that unauthorized opening has been performed.
[0115]
The sound lamp control device 262 is, for example, a CPU that controls sound and lamp display according to an instruction from the main control device 261 (main board) or the display control device 45, and a sound lamp including ROM, RAM, various ports, and the like. The audio lamp control board is provided in a board box 265 made of a transparent resin material or the like. A power relay board 266 is mounted on the audio lamp control device 262, and power supplied from a power supply board described later is output to the display control device 45 and the audio lamp control device 262 via the power relay substrate 266. It has become.
[0116]
The mounting base 251 is formed of a colored (for example, green, blue or the like) resin material (for example, made of polycarbonate resin), and has two flat substrate mounting surfaces 252 and 253 on its surface. The board mounting surfaces 252 and 253 extend in a direction orthogonal to each other and are formed with a step in the front-rear direction. However, the mount 251 may be a colorless transparent or translucent resin molded product.
[0117]
The main control device 261 (main substrate) is disposed on one of the substrate mounting surfaces 252 in the horizontal direction, and the audio lamp control device 262 (audio lamp control substrate) is on the other substrate mounting surface 253 in the vertical direction. It is arranged to be oriented. In particular, the main control device 261 is disposed on the near side when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the sound lamp control device 262 is disposed on the back side. In this case, since the board mounting surfaces 252 and 253 are formed with a step in the front-rear direction, each of the control devices 261 and 262 in a state where the main control device 261 and the sound lamp control device 262 are mounted on these board mounting surfaces 252 and 253. Will be arranged so that a part of them is overlapped. That is, as seen in FIG. 12 and the like, main controller 261 is arranged in a state where a part thereof (about 程度 in this embodiment) is floating. Therefore, the sound lamp control device 262 can be extended to an area overlapping with the main control device 261, and the control board can be satisfactorily dealt with. In addition, each control device can be installed efficiently. When the first control board unit 201 is mounted on the game board 30, a space is secured behind the board mounting surface 252, so that the variable winning device 32 and its electric wiring can be easily installed.
[0118]
As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, horizontally long through holes 254 are formed at two places on the left and right sides of the board mounting surface 252 for the main board. Correspondingly, the board box 263 of the main control device 261 is provided with pivotable fixing members 267 at two locations on the left and right sides of the back surface. When the main controller 261 is mounted on the board mounting surface 252, the fixture 267 is passed through the through hole 254 of the board mounting surface 252, and in this state, the fixture 267 is rotated to lock the main controller 261. You. Therefore, as described above, even if the main control device 261 is arranged in a state where a part of the main control device 261 is floated, it is possible to avoid such a problem that the main control device 261 falls off. The main controller 261 cannot be removed unless the fixture 267 is unlocked from the back side of the first control board unit 201 (substrate mounting surface 252). it can. A lattice-shaped rib 255 is provided on the back surface of the substrate mounting surface 252 for the main substrate.
[0119]
The mounting base 251 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 256 on the left end surface in FIG. 12 and the like. By attaching the support shafts 256 to the support fittings 231 shown in FIG. 9 and the like, the first control board unit 201 is mounted. The game board 30 is supported to be openable and closable. The mounting base 251 is provided with a pair of upper and lower nip latches 257 as fasteners at the right end and a long hole 258 at the upper end, and fits the ny latch 257 into the fastening hole 232 shown in FIG. The first control board unit 201 is fixed to the game board 30 by locking the locking claw pieces 233 shown in FIG. Note that the support bracket 231 and the support shaft 256 are provided in the support shaft portion M1 of FIG. 7, the fastening holes 232 and the nylat 257 are provided in the fastening portion M2, the locking claw pieces 233 and the elongated holes 258 are provided in the locking claw portion M3, Each corresponds.
[0120]
Next, the second control board unit 202 will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 is a front view of the second control board unit 202, FIG. 16 is a perspective view of the unit 202, and FIG. 17 is an exploded perspective view of the unit 202.
[0121]
The second control board unit 202 has a horizontally long mounting base 301 on which a payout control device 311, a firing control device 312, a power supply device 313, and a card unit connection substrate 314 are mounted. The payout control device 311, the launch control device 312, and the power supply device 313 each include a CPU serving as a control center and a control board including a ROM, a RAM, various ports, and the like, as is well known. The payout of the prize ball and the rental ball is controlled by the board. The firing control board of the firing control device 312 controls the firing motor 229 in accordance with the operation of the handle 18 by the player, and the power supply board of the power supply device 313 generates a predetermined power supply voltage required by various control devices and the like. Is output. The card unit connection board 314 is electrically connected to the ball lending operation unit 120 on the front of the pachinko machine and a card unit (not shown), and takes in a ball lending operation command by the player and outputs it to the payout control device 311. is there. Note that in a cash machine in which game balls are directly rented to the upper plate from a ball rental device or the like without a card unit, the card unit connection board 314 may be omitted.
[0122]
The payout control device 311, the firing control device 312, the power supply device 313, and the card unit connection board 314 are respectively housed in board boxes 315, 316, 317, 318 made of a transparent resin material or the like. In particular, in the dispensing control device 311, similarly to the main control device 261 described above, the box base and the box cover constituting the substrate box 315 (enclosing means) are unopenably connected by the sealing unit 319 (sealing means). Seals the substrate box 315.
[0123]
The payout control device 311 is provided with a state return switch 321. For example, if the state return switch 321 is pressed when a payout error occurs, such as when the payout motor is clogged with a ball, the payout motor is rotated forward and reverse to eliminate the clogged ball (return to a normal state). Has become.
[0124]
The power supply 313 is provided with a RAM erase switch 323. This pachinko machine 10 has a backup function, so that even if a power failure occurs, the state at the time of the power failure is maintained, and when returning from the power failure (power recovery), it can be restored to the state at the time of the power failure. Has become. Therefore, when the power is turned off in a normal procedure (for example, when the hall is closed), the state before the power is turned off is stored and stored. It is to be introduced.
[0125]
The mounting table 301 is made of, for example, a colorless and transparent resin molded product, and has a flat board mounting surface 302 on the surface thereof. In this case, the firing control device 312, the power supply device 313, and the card unit connection board 314 are directly mounted side by side on the board mounting surface 302 of the mounting base 301, and the payout control device 311 is mounted on the board box 317 of the power supply device 313. Have been.
[0126]
The mounting base 301 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 305 at the right end in FIG. 15 and the like, and the support shaft 305 is inserted into the support hole 237 shown in FIG. The two control board unit 202 is supported on the inner frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. The mounting base 301 is provided with a pair of upper and lower nip latches 306 as fasteners at the left end, and the second control board unit 202 is mounted by inserting the ny latches 306 into the fastening holes 239 shown in FIG. It is fixed to the frame 12 so that it cannot be opened and closed. Note that the support hole 237 and the support shaft 305 correspond to the support shaft M4 in FIG. 7, and the fastening hole 239 and the nail latch 306 correspond to the fastening portion M5.
[0127]
Next, the configuration of the back pack unit 203 will be described. The back pack unit 203 integrates a back pack 351 formed of resin and a payout mechanism 352 for playing balls. FIG. 18 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10 viewed from the back, and FIG. As shown in FIG.
[0128]
The back pack 351 is integrally formed of, for example, an ABS resin, and has a substantially flat base portion 353 and a protective cover portion 354 that protrudes rearward of the pachinko machine and has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. The protective cover portion 354 has a shape in which the left and right side surfaces and the upper surface are closed and only the lower surface is opened, and has at least a size sufficient to surround the variable display device unit 35 (however, in the present embodiment, the sound The lamp control device 262 is also enclosed). A large number of ventilation holes 354a are provided on the back surface of the protective cover 354. Each of the ventilation holes 354a has a long hole shape, and is provided such that the respective ventilation holes 354a are adjacent to each other at a relatively close position. Therefore, by cutting the resin part between the adjacent ventilation holes 354a, the back surface of the back pack 351 can be easily opened. In other words, by cutting the resin portion between the ventilation holes 354a and exposing the display control device 45 and the like inside the resin portion, it is possible to easily perform a predetermined test or the like.
[0129]
Further, a dispensing mechanism 352 is provided on the base 353 so as to bypass the protective cover 354. That is, a tank 355 that opens upward is provided at the top of the back pack 351, and game balls supplied from island facilities in the game hall are sequentially supplied to the tank 355. Below the tank 355, a tank rail 356 having, for example, two rows (two rows) of ball passages and having a gentle inclination toward the downstream side is connected. The case rail 357 is connected. The payout device 358 is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 357, and pays out a required number of game balls appropriately by a predetermined electric configuration such as a payout motor. The game balls paid out from the payout device 358 are supplied to the upper plate 19 through a payout passage 359 shown in FIG.
[0130]
A vibrator 360 for applying vibration to the tank rail 356 is attached to the tank rail 356. Therefore, if a ball jam occurs near the tank rail 356, the ball jam is eliminated by driving the vibrator 360. Note that the vibrator 360 is configured as a vibrator unit in which a vibrating body such as a motor is housed in a case that is a main body so that the position can be easily changed due to a design change or the like of the pachinko machine or when a failure occurs. The unit is detachably attached to the tank rail 356. The vibrator unit has its main body (case surface) not attached to the tank rail 356, and is attached to the side surface of the tank rail 356 via a foot (vibration transmitter) protruding from the main body. The vibrating vibration is configured to be transmitted to the tank rail 356 more effectively.
[0131]
The tank rail 356 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 20. As shown in FIG. 20, the tank rail 356 has a long gutter-shaped rail body 361 opened upward, and a spherical ball is provided at the start end of the rail body 361. A receiving portion 362 is provided. By this ball receiving portion 362, the game ball dropped from the tank 355 is smoothly taken into the rail main body 361. Further, a partition wall 363 extending in the longitudinal direction is provided on the rail main body 361, and the game ball is divided into two hands by the partition wall 363. The two ball passages partitioned by the partition wall 363 are slightly wider than the diameter of the game ball. On the bottom surface of each ball passage partitioned by the partition wall 363, one or two protrusions 364 are provided, and an opening 365 is provided on the side of the protrusion 364.
[0132]
A rectifying plate 367 is provided on the rail main body 361 so as to cover a ceiling portion about half of the downstream side. The current plate 367 has a bow-like shape so as to limit the height of the ball passage in the tank rail 356 toward the downstream side, and a convex portion 368 extending in the longitudinal direction is formed on the lower surface thereof. . Thereby, each game ball flowing in the tank rail 356 finally flows out downstream without being stacked vertically. Therefore, even if a large amount of game ball groups flow into the tank rail 356, biting of the game ball is prevented, and clogging of the ball in the tank rail 356 is eliminated. Note that the rail main body 361 is formed of a black conductive polycarbonate resin, whereas the rectifying plate 367 is formed of a transparent polycarbonate resin. The current plate 367 is detachably provided, and maintenance inside the tank rail 356 can be easily performed by removing the current plate 367.
[0133]
Returning to the description of FIGS. 18 and 19, in the payout mechanism 352, a payout relay board 381 for relaying a signal of a payout command from the payout control device 311 to the payout device 358 is installed, and a main power supply is taken in from outside. Power switch board 382 is installed. Main power of, for example, 24 V AC is supplied to the power switch board 382 via a voltage converter, and the power is turned on or off by switching operation of the power switch 382a.
[0134]
The dispensing mechanism 352 from the tank 355 to the dispensing passage 359 is formed of a conductive resin material (for example, a conductive polycarbonate resin), and a part thereof is grounded. As a result, generation of noise due to charging of the game balls is suppressed.
[0135]
Also, the back pack 351 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 385 at the right end in FIG. 18 and the like, and the support shaft 385 is inserted into the support hole 238 shown in FIG. The pack unit 203 is supported on the inner frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. Further, the back pack 351 is provided with a pair of upper and lower nip latches 386 as fasteners at the left end, and is provided with locking holes 387 at the upper end, and the ny latch 386 is connected to the fastening holes 240 shown in FIG. The back pack unit 203 is fixed to the inner frame 12 so that it cannot be opened or closed by fitting the fixing tool 242 shown in FIG. Further, in the present embodiment, a rotating I-type fastener is employed as the locking portion M8 near the tank 355 where a large number of game balls are stored and a relatively large load is applied. For this reason, the back pack unit 203 (tank 355) can be locked more reliably than when a fixing tool such as a nip latch is used. At this time, the back pack unit 203 is also fixed to the inner frame 12 by the fixtures 241 and 243 shown in FIG. The support hole portion 238 and the support shaft 385 correspond to the support shaft portion M6 in FIG. 8, the fastening hole 240 and the nylat 386 correspond to the fastening portion M7, and the fixture 242 and the locking hole 387 correspond to the locking portion M8. Equivalent to. Further, the fixing tool 243 corresponds to the locking portion M9 (see FIG. 7).
[0136]
Further, an opening 391 for the external relay terminal plate 230 is provided in the base portion 353 of the back pack unit 203, so that removal and operation of the external relay terminal plate 230 can be performed even when the back pack unit 203 is fixed. It is possible.
[0137]
With the above-described configuration, the main controller 261 (substrate box 263) can be removed by first opening (or removing) the back pack unit 203, then opening (or removing) the first control board unit 201, and By taking the complicated process of releasing the fixing tool 267, it can be performed at last. Therefore, a deterrent effect such as removal of the main control device 261 (substrate box 263) can be expected.
[0138]
FIG. 21 is a block diagram showing an electrical structure of the pachinko machine 10. As shown in FIG. The main controller 261 of the pachinko machine 10 is equipped with a CPU 501 as a one-chip microcomputer which is an arithmetic unit. The CPU 501 includes a ROM 502 storing various control programs executed by the CPU 501 and fixed value data, and a memory for temporarily storing various data when executing the control programs stored in the ROM 502. A certain RAM 503 and various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are built therein.
[0139]
The RAM 503 has a configuration in which a backup voltage is supplied from the power supply device 313 and data can be retained (backed up) even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off, and the RAM 503 temporarily stores various data and the like. A backup area 503a is provided in addition to the memory and the area for the backup.
[0140]
In the backup area 503a, when the power is turned off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before the power was turned off when the power is turned on again. This is an area for storing stack pointers, values of registers, I / O, and the like. Writing to the backup area 503a is executed when the power is turned off by the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 30). Conversely, restoration of each value written to the backup area 503a is performed when the power is turned on (including power-on due to power failure and power-off). This is performed in the power recovery process (see FIG. 23). Note that a power failure signal SK1 output from a power failure monitoring circuit 542, which will be described later, is input to an NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 501 when a power failure occurs due to a power failure or the like. Upon occurrence, the power failure process (NMI interrupt process) in FIG. 30 is immediately executed.
[0141]
An input / output port 505 is connected to a CPU 501 including the ROM 502 and the RAM 503 via a bus line 504 including an address path and a data path. The input / output port 505 is connected to a RAM erasure switch circuit 543, a payout control device 311, a display control device 45, and other switches (not shown), which will be described later.
[0142]
The payout control device 311 controls the payout of prize balls and loaned balls by a payout motor. The CPU 511 as an arithmetic unit includes a ROM 512 storing a control program executed by the CPU 511, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 513 used as a work memory or the like.
[0143]
The RAM 513 of the payout control device 311 has a configuration in which a backup voltage is supplied from the power supply device 313 and data can be held (backed up) even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off, similarly to the RAM 503 of the main control device 261 described above. The RAM 513 is provided with a backup area 513a in addition to a memory and an area for temporarily storing various data and the like.
[0144]
The backup area 513a includes a stack pointer at power-off, each register, and the like, in order to return the state of the pachinko machine 10 to the state before the power-off at the time of power-on when the power is turned off due to a power failure or the like. This is an area for storing values such as I / O. The writing to the backup area 513a is executed when the power is turned off by the NMI interrupt processing (see FIG. 30). Conversely, each value written to the backup area 513a is restored by the power recovery processing when the power is turned on (see FIG. 31). ).
[0145]
An input / output port 515 is connected to a CPU 511 including the ROM 512 and the RAM 513 via a bus line 514 including an address path and a data path. The I / O port 515 is connected to the RAM erasure switch circuit 543, the main control device 261, the firing control device 312, the payout motor 358a, and the like.
[0146]
The firing control device 312 permits or prohibits the firing of the gaming machine by the firing motor 229. The driving of the firing motor 229 is permitted when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Specifically, that the firing permission signal is output from the payout control device 311, that the player has touched the handle 18 is detected by a sensor signal, and that the firing stop switch for stopping firing is output. Under the condition that is not operated, the firing motor 229 is driven, and the game ball is fired at an intensity corresponding to the operation amount of the handle 18 (see FIG. 9).
[0147]
The display control device 45 controls the variable display of the large symbol on the large symbol display device 42 and the variable display of the small symbol on the small symbol display device 41. The display control device 45 includes a CPU 521, a ROM (program ROM) 522, a work RAM 523, a video RAM 524, a character ROM 525, an image controller 526, an input port 527, two output ports 528, 529, and a bus. Lines 530 and 531 are provided. The input of the input port 527 is connected to the output of the main controller 261, and the output of the input port 527 is connected to the CPU 521, the ROM 522, the work RAM 523, and the image controller 526, and one of the output ports via the bus line 530. 528 are connected. The output of the output port 528 is connected to the accessory design display device 41 (display unit 43) and the sound lamp control device 262. An output port 529 is connected to the image controller 526 via a bus line 531. The output of the output port 529 is connected to the large design display device 42 as a liquid crystal display device.
[0148]
The CPU 521 of the display control device 45 controls the display of the large design display device 42 and the small design display device 41 based on the display command transmitted from the main control device 261. The ROM 522 is a memory for storing various control programs executed by the CPU 521 and fixed value data. The work RAM 523 temporarily stores work data and flags used when the CPU 521 executes the various programs. Memory for
[0149]
The video RAM 524 is a memory for storing display data displayed on the large symbol display device 42. By rewriting the contents of the video RAM 524, the display content of the large symbol display device 42 is changed. The character ROM 525 is a memory for storing character data such as symbols displayed on the large symbol display device 42. The image controller 526 adjusts the timing of each of the CPU 521, the video RAM 524, and the output port 529 to intervene in the reading and writing of data, and reads the display data stored in the video RAM 524 from the character ROM 525 at a predetermined timing to read a large pattern. This is displayed on the display device 42.
[0150]
The power supply unit 313 includes a power supply unit 541 for supplying power to each unit of the pachinko machine 10, a power failure monitoring circuit 542 for monitoring power interruption due to a power failure or the like, and a RAM erase switch connected to the RAM erase switch 323. And a circuit 543. The power supply unit 541 supplies necessary operation power to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311 via a power path (not shown). As an outline, the power supply unit 541 takes in an AC 24 volt power supply supplied from the outside and generates a +12 V power supply for driving various switches and motors, a +5 V power supply for logic, a backup power supply for RAM backup, and the like. Then, these + 12V power supply, + 5V power supply and backup power supply are supplied to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311 and the like. The firing control device 312 is supplied with operating power (+12 V power, +5 V power, etc.) via the payout control device 311.
[0151]
The power failure monitoring circuit 542 is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal SK1 to each of the NMI terminals of the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 and the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 when a power failure occurs due to a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 542 monitors the DC stable voltage of 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 541, and determines that a power failure (power interruption) has occurred when this voltage falls below 22 volts. The power outage signal SK1 is output to the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311. Based on the output of the power failure signal SK1, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 recognize the occurrence of the power failure, and execute the power failure process (NMI interrupt process in FIG. 30).
[0152]
In addition, even after the DC stable voltage of 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts, the power supply unit 541 normally outputs the control system drive voltage of 5 volts for a period of time sufficient to execute the power failure process. It is configured to maintain a value. Therefore, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 can normally execute and complete the power failure process.
[0153]
The RAM erasure switch circuit 543 is a circuit for taking in the switch signal of the RAM erasure switch 323 and clearing the backup data of the RAM 503 of the main controller 261 and the RAM 513 of the payout controller 311 according to the state of the switch 323. When the RAM erasure switch 323 is pressed, the RAM erasure switch circuit 543 outputs a RAM erasure signal SK2 to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. When the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on while the RAM erasing switch 323 is pressed (including the power-on due to the blackout), the data in the respective RAMs 503 and 513 are cleared in the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. You.
[0154]
By the way, as shown in FIG. 42 and the like, three symbol rows of left, middle, and right are set in the large symbol display device (liquid crystal display device) 42, and the symbol (large symbol) varies for each symbol row. Is displayed. In the present embodiment, the large symbols are configured to have numbers “0” to “9”, and the large symbols are displayed in ascending or descending order of the numbers to form a series of symbol rows. The large symbols are displayed with fluctuation from top to bottom with periodicity.
[0155]
In such a case, the large symbols are displayed in descending order (the order in which the attached numbers decrease) in the left symbol column, and the large symbols are ascending in the middle symbol column and the right symbol column (the order in which the attached numbers increase). Will be displayed. Then, the variable display stops in the order of the left symbol row → the right symbol row → the middle symbol row, and at the time of the stop, the large symbols are combined with the big hit symbols on the large symbol display device 42 (in the present embodiment, the same large symbols are combined). The special game video is displayed as the big hit if the combination is set in (combination) (the big hit state is started).
[0156]
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above will be described.
[0157]
In the present embodiment, the CPU 501 in the main control device 261 performs lottery (big hit lottery) of the large game symbol display device 42 and setting of symbol display using various kinds of counter information at the time of a game. As shown in FIG. 22, a jackpot random number counter C1 used for the lottery of the jackpot of the big symbol display device 42, a jackpot symbol counter C2 used for selecting the jackpot symbol of the big symbol display device 42, and a big symbol display device 42 Random number counter C3 used for the reach lottery when the value changes, the random number initial value counter CINI used for setting the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1, and the fluctuation type counter used for selecting the fluctuation pattern of the large symbol display device 42 C4 and left / middle / right missing symbol counters C used to set left, middle, and right row missing symbols , Is set to be used CM, and CR.
[0158]
Among them, the counters C1 to C4, CINI are loop counters in which 1 is added to the previous value every time the counter is updated, and the counter returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. In addition, the out-of-design symbol counters CL, CM, and CR have a configuration in which register values are added using an R register (refresh register) in the CPU 501, and as a result, numerical values change randomly. Each counter is periodically updated, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 503. Further, the RAM 503 is provided with a reserved ball storage area including one execution area and four reserved areas (reserved first to fourth reserved areas). The values of the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit symbol counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the variation type counter C4 are stored in chronological order in accordance with the winning history of the game balls.
[0159]
Describing each counter in detail, the jackpot random number counter C1 is configured to be incremented by one in order within a range of, for example, 0 to 676, and to return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 676). In particular, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the jackpot random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 676), and is updated once for each timer interrupt and repeatedly within the remaining time of the normal processing. The jackpot random number counter C1 is updated periodically (once every timer interrupt in the present embodiment), and is stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the big game mouth 33. The number of random hit values at the time of low probability and the high probability are set at two types. In the present embodiment, the number of random numbers at the time of low probability is two, and the value is two. It is "337,673", and the number of random number values which will be a big hit at high probability is 10, and the value is "67,131,199,269,337,401,463,523,601,661". In addition, the high probability time means a state in which the jackpot is increased by a predetermined probability variation symbol and the subsequent jackpot probability is increased as added value, that is, a so-called probability change time, and the normal time (low probability time) is such a time. It is said that it is not a probable change state.
[0160]
The big hit symbol counter C2 is for determining a symbol when the fluctuation of the big game symbol display device 42 is stopped at the time of the big hit, and in the present embodiment, the large game symbol display device 42 has ten large symbols set. , Ten (0 to 9) counter values are prepared. That is, the jackpot symbol counter C2 is configured to be incremented by one in order within the range of 0 to 9 and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 9). The big hit symbol counter C2 is updated periodically (once every timer interrupt in the present embodiment), and is stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the big game opening 33.
[0161]
The reach random number counter C3 is configured to be incremented by one in order within a range of, for example, 0 to 238, and to return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 238). In the present embodiment, the reach random number counter C3 causes the final stop symbol to be shifted one position before and after the reach symbol and stops after the reach has occurred. "Leach other than front and rear departures" that stops before and after and "complete departure" where no reach occurs are determined by lottery. For example, C3 = 0, 1 corresponds to the front and rear departure reach, and C3 = 2 to 21 The reach other than the front and rear deviation corresponds to the reach, and C3 = 22 to 238 corresponds to the complete deviation. Note that the reach lottery may be individually set according to the state of the lottery probability of the large symbol display device 42, the number of start-reserved balls at the start of the fluctuation, and the like. The reach random number counter C3 is updated periodically (once for each timer interrupt in the present embodiment), and is stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the big game port 33.
[0162]
The variation type counter C4 is configured to be incremented by one, for example, in the range of 0 to 198, and to return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 198). The reach type of the large symbol and the symbol variation mode are determined by the variation type counter C4. The fluctuation type counter C4 is updated periodically (once for each timer interrupt in the present embodiment), and is stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the large game mouth 33.
[0163]
The left, middle, and right out-of-position symbol counters CL, CM, and CR are stop symbols of the left-row large-size design, the middle-row large-size design, and the right-row large-size design when the big-hit symbol drawing device 42 loses the jackpot lottery. Symbol), and one of ten large symbols is displayed in each column, so that ten (0 to 9) counter values are prepared for each. A stop symbol of the left symbol row is determined by the off symbol counter CL, a stop symbol of the middle symbol row is determined by the off symbol counter CM, and a stop symbol of the right symbol row is determined by the off symbol counter CR.
[0164]
In this embodiment, the values of the counters CL, CM, and CR are updated at random by using the value of the R register built in the CPU 501. That is, at the time of updating each of the missing symbol counters CL, CM, and CR, the value of the lower 3 bits of the R register is added to the previous value, and if the addition result exceeds the maximum value, 10 is subtracted to determine the current value. You. Each of the missing symbol counters CL, CM, CR is updated in the normal processing so that the update timings do not overlap, and the combination of these missing symbol counters CL, CM, CR is determined by the reach symbol buffer, the reach other than the forward / rear missing symbol buffer of the RAM 503. It is stored in either the symbol buffer or the completely off symbol buffer. Then, when determining the variation pattern at the time of the start of the variation of the large symbol, any one of the buffer values of the out-of-order reach symbol buffer, the reach symbol buffer other than the out-of-order loss, and the completely out-of-order symbol buffer is obtained according to the value of the reach random number counter C3. .
[0165]
Note that the size and range of each counter are merely examples, and can be arbitrarily changed. However, it is desirable that the sizes of the jackpot random number counter C1, the reach random number counter C3, and the variation type counter C4 are all different prime numbers, and that they are not synchronized in any case.
[0166]
Although not shown, the accessory symbol display device 41 uses a small accessory random number counter for the lottery. The accessory symbol random number counter is configured as a loop counter that is added, for example, one by one in the range of 0 to 250 and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 250). The accessory symbol random number counter is updated periodically (once for each timer interrupt in the present embodiment), and is acquired when the game ball passes through the accessory opening 34 on either the left or the right. The number of random number values to be won is 149, and the range is “5 to 153”.
[0167]
By the way, when the large-size symbol variation display of the large-size symbol display device 42 determined based on the values of the various counters is performed a plurality of times in succession, in the plurality of large-size symbol variation displays, display effects related to each other are displayed. May be derived. In the present embodiment, control for intentionally generating such an aspect is performed (hereinafter, in a plurality of large-scale symbol fluctuation display by such control, a display effect related to each other is referred to as continuous suggestion). . When the continuous suggestion is performed, a continuous suggestion execution flag is set in the RAM 503. Specifically, when the continuous suggestion is not performed, that is, the continuous suggestion execution flag is set to “0” in a normal state, and when the continuous suggestion is performed, the continuous suggestion is in a standby suggestion state. The continuous suggestion execution flag is set to “1”.
[0168]
Further, a continuous suggestion lottery counter CS1 used when deciding whether or not to perform continuous suggestion is provided. Like the above-described counters C1 to C4 and CINI, 1 is added to the previous value every time updating is performed. This is a loop counter that is incremented and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The continuous suggestion lottery counter CS1 is updated once each time a normal process described later is executed once, and is repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the normal process. The buffer value of CS1 is acquired when deciding whether or not to perform continuous suggestion at the time of winning the game ball in the big mouth 33. Specifically, the continuous suggestion lottery counter CS1 is configured to be incremented by one in order within a range of, for example, 0 to 98, and to return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 98).
[0169]
Further, main controller 261 temporarily stores a change number counter CD for counting how many times the control corresponding to the continuous suggestion is performed in the continuous change display, and information contents of a change pattern command output from the execution area. It has a fluctuation information storage area P as fluctuation storage means. The variation counter CD is normally set to “0”, and when continuous suggestion control is performed, 1 is added to the previous value.
[0170]
In addition, the main control device 261 is provided with various tables corresponding to each counter. The main control device 261 is configured to determine various game states and the like based on the values of the respective counters while referring to a corresponding table. In particular, a plurality of variation type tables as type determination tables used when determining variation patterns, and a plurality of continuous suggestion tables as success / failure determination means (not shown) used when determining whether to perform continuous suggestion are provided. And different tables are selected based on predetermined conditions.
[0171]
Specifically, the fluctuation type table is set with three for the big hit, the one for the outreach, and the one for the unshown. As shown in FIGS. 53 and 54, the jackpot variation type table F1 is configured to select ten aspect patterns, and the out-reach variation type table F2 is configured to select nine aspect patterns. Numerical values (aspect values) of 1 to 10 are set for such aspect patterns, respectively. In the present embodiment, as the value of the aspect is larger, a more promising effect mode is displayed on the large-size symbol display device 42. Further, in the jackpot variation type table F1 and the out-reach variation type table F2, the selection ratios of the respective aspect patterns are set to be different from each other. In this embodiment, the aspect value 10 can be selected only when a big hit is derived. In addition, the variation type table for departure can select only a similar effect mode (mode value = 0) that does not give the player any expectation regardless of the value of the variation type counter C4.
[0172]
In the continuous suggestion table, two tables are set, one for big hits and one for misses. The jackpot continuous suggestion table is set so as to allow continuous suggestion when the value of the continuous suggestion lottery counter CS1 is “0 to 65”. Further, the consecutive suggestion table for departure allows the continuous suggestion when the value of the continuous suggestion lottery counter CS1 is “0”. That is, in the case of a big hit, continuous suggestion is performed at a rate of two thirds, and in a case of a miss, continuous suggestion is performed at a rate of 1/99. In the present embodiment, information for determining various effect types stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area corresponds to the type information. Further, various kinds of variation display patterns selected and determined by the various counters and various tables may correspond to the type information.
[0173]
In addition, when the display mode related to the continuous suggestion is performed, the main control device 261 is configured to display the suggestion information described later during the change display.
[0174]
Next, each control process executed by the CPU 501 in the main control device 261 will be described with reference to a flowchart. The processing of the CPU 501 is roughly divided into a main processing started when the power is turned on, a timer interrupt processing started periodically (at a cycle of 2 msec in the present embodiment), and a stop to an NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal). There is an NMI interrupt process activated by input of a signal. For convenience of explanation, here, first, a timer interrupt process and an NMI interrupt process will be described, and then a main process will be described.
[0175]
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process. This process is executed by the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 every 2 msec, for example.
[0176]
In FIG. 28, first, in step S601, reading processing of various winning switches is executed. That is, the state of various switches (excluding the RAM erase switch 323) connected to the main controller 261 is read, and the state of the switch is determined to store detection information (winning detection information).
[0177]
After that, in step S602, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by one, and is cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches a maximum value (676 in the present embodiment). Then, the updated value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in a corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503. In the following step S603, the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit symbol counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the variation type counter C4 are updated. Specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the variation type counter C4 are each incremented by one, and their counter values are set to the maximum values (in the present embodiment, 676, 9, 238, 198) are cleared to 0, respectively. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C4 are stored in the corresponding buffer areas of the RAM 503.
[0178]
After that, in step S604, a start winning process is executed in accordance with the winning of the big mouth 33. This start winning process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 29. In step S701, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the big game port 33 based on the detection information of the start port switch 224. When it is determined that the game ball has won the big game mouth 33, in a succeeding step S702, it is determined whether or not the starting holding ball number N of the big game symbol display device 42 is less than an upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment). I do. The process proceeds to step S703 on condition that there is a prize in the large game mouth 33 and the number N of start-retaining balls is smaller than 4, and the number N of start-retaining balls is incremented by one.
[0179]
In subsequent step S704, each value of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the variation type counter C4 updated in step S603 is stored in the free storage area of the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503. Store in the first area.
[0180]
Thereafter, in step S705, a continuous suggestion determination process is executed, and the process ends. If it is determined in the corresponding step that the start winning is not achieved or that the number N of the reserved balls for starting is 4 or larger than 4, the present process is terminated as it is. Then, after the start winning process, the CPU 501 once ends the timer interrupt process.
[0181]
Here, the continuous suggestion determination process in step S705 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
[0182]
In FIG. 35, in step S1301, it is determined whether or not “0” is set in the continuous suggestion execution flag Fx. That is, it is determined whether or not the control for deriving the production mode of the continuous suggestion is performed based on the fluctuation information stored in the reserved ball storage area.
[0183]
If “0” is set in the continuous suggestion execution flag Fx, the process proceeds to step S1302, and it is determined whether or not the number of start-reserved balls N is 4 at present. If it is determined that the number N of start-reserved balls is 4, it is determined in next step S1303 whether the value (C1 value) of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the reserved first area is other than 337 or 673. Determine. That is, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation information for deriving the jackpot state is stored in the reserved first area.
[0184]
If the jackpot information is not stored in the reserved first area (C1 value ≠ 337, 673), the process proceeds to step S1304, and the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the reserved first area is 22 to 238. Or whether the value of the variation type counter C4 is 0 to 89 or not. That is, it is determined whether or not the variation is a variation that does not pass through the reach, or whether or not the mode value of the variation pattern described later is 1 or 2. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation modes corresponding to the mode values 1 and 2 are set such that a display that the player does not have much expectation is performed.
[0185]
If the C3 value stored in the reserved first area is 22 to 238 or the value of the variation type counter C4 is 0 to 89, the process proceeds to step S1305, and the stored value is stored in the reserved fourth area. It is determined whether the value (C1 value) of the jackpot random number counter C1 is 337 or 673. That is, it is determined whether the jackpot information is stored in the reserved fourth area.
[0186]
If jackpot information is stored in the reserved fourth area, the process advances to step S1306 to acquire the buffer value of the continuous suggestion lottery counter CS1 and determine whether the CS1 value is 0 to 65.
[0187]
If the CS1 value is 0 to 65, the process advances to step S1307 to set the continuous suggestion execution flag Fx to "1" indicating that continuous suggestion is performed, and ends this processing.
[0188]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1306 that the CS1 value is ≠ 0 to 65, the process ends.
[0189]
If it is determined in step S1305 that the jackpot information is not stored in the reserved fourth area, the process advances to step S1308 to determine whether the value of the continuous suggestion lottery counter CS1 is 0. .
[0190]
If it is determined that the CS1 value is 0, the process advances to step S1307 to set “1” indicating continuous suggestion to the continuous suggestion execution flag Fx, and ends this processing.
[0191]
If it is determined in step S1308 that the CS1 value ≠ 0, the process ends. In each of the corresponding steps described above, the continuous suggestion determination flag is set to “1”, the number of start-reserve balls N is not 4, the information of the jackpot is stored in the reserve first area, and the reserve first area. If it is determined that the C3 value is $ 22 to 238 or the C4 value of the reserved first area is $ 0 to 89, the present process is terminated.
[0192]
FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the NMI interrupt process. This process is executed by the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to a power failure or the like. By the NMI interrupt, the state of main controller 261 at the time of power-off is stored in backup area 503a of RAM 503.
[0193]
That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, a power failure signal SK1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 to the NMI terminal of the CPU 501 in the main control device 261. Then, the CPU 501 interrupts the control being executed and starts the NMI interrupt processing of FIG. The NMI interrupt processing of FIG. 30 is stored in the ROM 502 of the main control device 261. For a predetermined time after the output of the power failure signal SK1, a current is supplied from the power supply unit 541 so that the processing of the main control device 261 can be executed, and the NMI interrupt processing is executed within the predetermined time.
[0194]
In the NMI interrupt process of FIG. 30, first, in step S801, the used register is saved in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503, and in the following step S802, the value of the stack pointer is stored in the backup area 503a. Further, in step S803, the power-off occurrence information is set in the backup area 503a, and in step S804, a power-off notification command indicating that the power has been turned off is transmitted to another control device.
[0195]
In step S805, a RAM determination value is calculated and stored in the backup area 503a. The RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at a work area address of the RAM 503. In step S806, RAM access is prohibited. After that, an infinite loop is entered in preparation for the case where the power supply is completely cut off and processing cannot be executed.
[0196]
Note that the above-described NMI interrupt process is also executed in the payout control device 311 in the same manner, and the state of the payout control device 311 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like is stored in the backup area 513a of the RAM 513 by the NMI interrupt. Similarly, power is supplied from the power supply unit 541 so that the processing of the payout control device 311 can be executed for a predetermined time after the power failure signal SK1 is output. That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal SK1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 to the NMI terminal of the CPU 511 in the payout control device 311 and the CPU 511 interrupts the control being executed. 30 to start the NMI interrupt processing of FIG. The contents are as described with reference to FIG. 30 (however, the transmission of the power-off notification command in step S804 is excluded).
[0197]
FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a main process executed by the CPU 501 in the main control device 261. This main process is started by a reset when the power is turned on.
[0198]
First, in step S101, an initial setting process is performed when the power is turned on. More specifically, for example, in order to set a predetermined value to the stack pointer and wait for the sub-side control device (the sound lamp control device 262, the payout control device 311 and the like) to become operable, for example, The wait process is executed for about one second. In step S102, a payout permission command is transmitted to the payout control device 311. In step S103, RAM access is permitted.
[0199]
After that, a data backup process is executed for the RAM 503 in the CPU 501. That is, in step S104, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 323 provided in the power supply device 313 has been pressed (ON). In the subsequent step S105, the power-off occurrence information is set in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503. Is determined. In step S106, a RAM determination value is calculated, and in subsequent step S107, it is determined whether or not the RAM determination value matches the RAM determination value stored when the power is turned off, that is, the validity of the backup is determined. The RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at a work area address of the RAM 503. The validity of the backup can be determined based on whether the keyword written in a predetermined area of the RAM 503 is correctly stored.
[0200]
As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, when it is desired to return to the initial state when the power is turned on, for example, when the hall is opened, the power is turned on while pressing the RAM erase switch 323. Therefore, if the RAM erase switch 323 is ON, the process proceeds to the RAM initialization processing (step S114 and the like). Also, when the power-off occurrence information is not set, or when a backup abnormality is confirmed based on the RAM determination value (checksum value or the like), the process similarly shifts to the initialization processing of the RAM 503 (step S114 and the like). That is, in step S114, the used area of the RAM 503 is cleared to 0, and in step S115, initialization processing of the RAM 503 is executed. Also, in step S116, interrupt permission is set, and the routine proceeds to normal processing described later.
[0201]
On the other hand, when the RAM erase switch 323 is not pressed, the power recovery occurrence information is set, and the RAM determination value (checksum value, etc.) is normal, and the power recovery Execute processing (processing at the time of power-off recovery). That is, in step S108, the stack pointer before the power is turned off is restored, and in step s109, the information of the occurrence of the power cut is cleared. In step S110, a command for returning the control device on the sub side to the gaming state when the power is turned off is transmitted. In step S111, the used register is returned from the backup area 503a of the RAM 503. Further, in steps S112 and S113, the interruption permission / non-permission is restored to the state before the power supply was cut off, and then the address returns to the address before the power supply was cut off.
[0202]
Next, the flow of the normal processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In this normal processing, main processing of the game is executed. As an outline, the processing in steps S201 to S207 is executed as a periodic processing with a period of 4 msec, and the counter updating processing in steps S209 and S210 is executed in the remaining time.
[0203]
In FIG. 24, first, in step S201, the output data such as the command updated in the previous process is transmitted to each control device on the sub side. Specifically, the presence / absence of prize detection information is determined, and if there is prize detection information, a prize ball payout command corresponding to the acquired number of game balls is transmitted to the payout control device 311. In addition, when the large symbol display device 42 displays the variation of the large symbol, a stop symbol command, a variation pattern command, a confirmation command, and the like are transmitted to the display control device 45. In addition, after the start of the change of the large symbol, one at a time of the normal processing in the order of the change pattern command → the stop symbol command of the left symbol column → the stop symbol command of the right symbol column → the stop symbol command of the middle symbol column (that is, (One every 4 msec), and a fixed command is transmitted at the timing of the elapse of the fluctuation time.
[0204]
Next, in step S202, the continuous suggestion lottery counter CS1 is updated. Specifically, the continuous suggestion lottery counter CS1 is incremented by one, and is cleared to 0 when their counter value reaches the maximum value (98 in the present embodiment). Then, the updated value of the continuous suggestion lottery counter CS1 is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503. In the following step S203, the left symbol row, the middle symbol row, and the right symbol row are updated with respective out-of-position symbol counters CL, CM, and CR.
[0205]
The update process of each of the missing symbol counters CL, CM, and CR will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 25, in step S301, it is determined whether it is time to update the missing symbol counter CL in the left symbol row, and in step S302, It is determined whether it is time to update the symbol counter CM out of the middle symbol row. If the left symbol row is updated (YES in step S301), the process proceeds to step S303 to update the left symbol row out-of-design counter CL. If it is time to update the middle symbol row (YES in step S302), the process proceeds to step S304 to update the out-of-center symbol row symbol counter CM. Further, if the right symbol row is updated (NO in steps S301 and S302), the process proceeds to step S305 to update the right symbol row out-of-design counter CR. In updating the out-of-design symbol counters CL, CM, and CR in steps S303 to S305, the value of the lower 3 bits of the R register is added to the previous counter value, and 10 is subtracted when the addition result exceeds the maximum value. The calculation result is set as the current value of the off symbol counters CL, CM, and CR.
[0206]
According to the updating process of the CL, CM, and CR, the out-of-design symbol counters CL, CM, and CR of the left symbol column, the middle symbol column, and the right symbol column are sequentially updated one by one in one normal process. The values are not updated at the same time. Thus, every time the normal processing is performed three times, the set of the symbol counters CL, CM, and CR is updated.
[0207]
Then, in step S306, it is determined whether or not the updated combination of the off-set symbol counters CL, CM, and CR is a combination of the big hit symbols. That is, it is determined whether or not the off symbol counters CL, CM, CR have values corresponding to the same symbol. If it is not a combination of big hit symbols, the process proceeds to step S307.
[0208]
In step S307, it is determined whether or not the updated combination of the missing symbol counters CL, CM, and CR is a combination of the reach symbols. That is, it is determined whether or not the off symbol counter CL and the off symbol counter CR have values corresponding to the same symbol. If it is a combination of reach, it is further determined in step S308 whether or not the reach is out-of-order reach. If the out-of-design symbol counters CL, CM, and CR are a combination of out-of-front and out-of-reach reach, the process proceeds to step S309, and the combination of the out-of-design symbol counters CL, CM, and CR at that time is stored in the out-of-front-out reach symbol buffer of the RAM 503. If the missing symbol counters CL, CM, and CR are not combinations of front and rear reach, that is, if the missing symbol counters CL, CM, and CR are combinations of reach other than front and rear missing, the process proceeds to step S310, and the missing symbol at that time. The combination of the counters CL, CM, and CR is stored in the reach symbol buffer of the RAM 503 except for the front and rear deviation.
[0209]
If it is a combination other than the reach symbol, the process proceeds to step S311, and the combination of the missing symbol counters CL, CM, and CR at that time is stored in the missing symbol buffer of the RAM 503. In step S306, if the symbols are aligned on the left, center, and right, that is, if the symbols are a combination of jackpots, the present process ends without storing the missing symbol counters CL, CM, and CR in the buffer. I do.
[0210]
After the update process of the off symbol counter, in step S204 of FIG. 24, the winning ball counting signal and the abnormal payout signal received from the payout control device 311 are read. After that, in step S205, a large symbol design variation process for performing the variation display of the large symbol by the large symbol display device 42 is executed. By this big symbol variation process, a jackpot determination, setting of a variation pattern of the large symbol, and the like are performed. However, the details of the large symbol variation process will be described later.
[0211]
After that, in step S206, a special winning opening opening / closing process for opening or closing the special winning opening of the variable winning device 35 in the case of the jackpot state is executed. In other words, the special winning opening is opened for each round of the jackpot state, and it is determined whether the maximum opening time of the special winning opening has elapsed or whether a predetermined number of game balls have won the special winning opening. When any of these conditions is satisfied, the special winning opening is closed. At this time, the continuous opening of the special winning opening is allowed on condition that the game ball has passed through the specific area, and this is repeatedly executed a predetermined number of rounds.
[0212]
In step S207, display control of the accessory symbol by the accessory symbol display device 41 is executed. Briefly, on condition that the game ball passes through the accessory port 34, a small symbol random number counter for each time is acquired, and a small symbol lottery is performed on the display unit 43 of the small symbol display device 41, When a small symbol hits, the large mouth 33 is opened for a predetermined time. Although not described, the accessory symbol random number counter is also updated by the timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 28, similarly to the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the variation type counter C4. It has become.
[0213]
Thereafter, in step S208, it is determined whether or not the execution timing of the next normal process has been reached, that is, whether or not a predetermined time (4 msec in the present embodiment) has elapsed from the start of the previous normal process. Then, the update of the random number initial value counter CINI and the continuous suggestion lottery counter CS1 are repeatedly executed within the remaining time until the next normal processing execution timing (steps S209 and S210). That is, in step S209, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by one, and is cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches a maximum value (676 in the present embodiment). Then, the updated value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in a corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503.
[0214]
In step S210, the continuous suggestion lottery counter CS1 is updated (similar to step S202). Specifically, the continuous suggestion lottery counter CS1 is incremented by one, and is cleared to 0 when their counter value reaches the maximum value (98 in the present embodiment). Then, the changed value of the continuous suggestion lottery counter CS1 is stored in a corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503.
[0215]
Here, since the execution time of each processing of steps S201 to S207 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal processing is not constant but fluctuates. Therefore, by repeatedly executing the updating of the random number initial value counter CINI using the remaining time, the random number initial value counter CINI (that is, the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1) can be updated at random. .
[0216]
Next, the big symbol variation process in step S205 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
[0219]
In FIG. 26, in a step S401, it is determined whether or not a big hit is currently occurring. The big hit includes a special game displayed on the big symbol display device 42 at the time of the big hit and a certain time after the end of the special game. In a succeeding step S402, it is determined whether or not the large symbol display device 42 is displaying the large symbol in a variable manner. If it is not during the big hit or the fluctuation display of the large symbol, the process proceeds to step S403, and it is determined whether or not the number N of reserve-starting balls of the large symbol display device 42 is larger than zero. At this time, if a jackpot is being hit or the number N of balls reserved for starting is 0, this processing is terminated as it is.
[0218]
If it is not during the jackpot or during the change display of the big game symbol and the number N of holding start balls is greater than 0, the process proceeds to step S404. In step S404, the number N of start-reserved balls is decremented by one. In step S405, a process of shifting the data stored in the reserved ball storage area is performed. This data shift process is a process of sequentially shifting data stored in the reserved first to fourth areas of the reserved sphere storage area to the execution area side. The first reserved area → the execution area, the second reserved area → The data in each area is shifted in such a manner as a reserved first area, a reserved third area → a reserved second area, a reserved fourth area → a reserved third area, and so on.
[0219]
Thereafter, in step S406, a fluctuation start process described later is executed, and this process ends.
[0220]
If YES in step S402, that is, if a large symbol is being displayed in a fluctuating manner, the process proceeds to step S407 to determine whether or not the fluctuating time has elapsed. At this time, the variation time of the large symbol is determined according to the variation pattern of the large symbol, and when this variation time has elapsed, the affirmative determination is made in step S407. Then, in step S408, a determination command is set to determine the stop of the fluctuation, and the process ends thereafter.
[0221]
The details of the change start process will now be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In step S1401, it is determined whether or not “1” is set in the continuous suggestion execution flag.
[0222]
If "1" is set in the continuous suggestion execution flag (it is determined that continuous suggestion control is to be performed), in step S1402, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area is determined. To determine if it is a jackpot. Specifically, whether or not a jackpot is determined based on the relationship between the jackpot random number counter value and the mode at each time. As described above, at the time of a normal low probability, among the values 0 to 676 of the jackpot random number counter C1, “337, "673" is a hit value, and "67, 131, 199, 269, 337, 401, 463, 523, 601, 661" are hit values at the time of high probability.
[0223]
If it is determined that there is a big hit, in step S1403, a continuous suggestion big hit variation pattern determination process described later is performed. After that, in step S1404, the suggestion information corresponding to the variation pattern determined by the processing is added to the information on the variation pattern (variation pattern command). Specifically, suggestion information to be added is determined based on the value of the variation number counter CD and the aspect value of the variation pattern determined by the continuous suggestion jackpot variation pattern determination process.
[0224]
Then, in step S1405, the value of the change information storage area P is set to 0 (the information stored in the change information storage area P is deleted), and in step S1406, the value of the change number counter CD is set to 0. Set (clear). Then, in step S1407, “0” is set to the continuous suggestion execution flag, and the process ends.
[0225]
If it is determined in step S1402 that it is not a jackpot, the process advances to step S1408 to determine whether the value of the variation counter CD is “0”.
[0226]
If it is determined that the value of the variation counter CD is “0”, a continuous suggestion first variation pattern determination process described later is performed in step S1409. Then, in step S1410, the suggestion information corresponding to the variation pattern determined by such processing is added to the information on the variation pattern (variation pattern command). Specifically, suggestion information to be added is determined based on the value of the variation number counter CD and the aspect value of the variation pattern determined by the continuous suggestion first variation pattern determination process.
[0227]
Then, in step S1411, the determined type information is stored in the fluctuation information storage area P. In the following step S1412, “1” is added to the value of the variation counter CD, and this processing ends.
[0228]
If it is determined in step S1408 that the value of the variation counter CD is not “0” (other than 0), the process advances to step S1413 to determine whether the value of the variation counter CD is “1”. Do.
[0229]
When it is determined that the value of the variation counter CD is “1”, a continuous suggestion second variation pattern determination process described later is performed in step S1414. Thereafter, the same processing as described above is performed in steps S1410, S1411, and S1412, and this processing ends.
[0230]
If it is determined in step S1413 that the value of the variation counter CD is not “1” (other than 1), the process advances to step S1415 to determine whether the value of the variation counter CD is “2”. Do.
[0231]
When it is determined that the value of the variation counter CD is “2”, a continuous suggestion third variation pattern determination process described later is performed in step S1416. Thereafter, the same processing as described above is performed in steps S1410, S1411, and S1412, and this processing ends.
[0232]
If it is determined in step S1415 that the value of the variation counter CD is not “2” (other than 2), the process advances to step S1417 to perform a continuous suggestion fourth variation pattern determination process described later. After that, in step S1418, the suggestion information corresponding to the variation pattern determined by the processing is added to the variation pattern information (variation pattern command).
[0233]
Then, in step S1419, the information stored in the change information storage area P is deleted, and in the following step S1420, the value of the change number counter CD is set to 0. Then, in step S1421, the continuous suggestion execution flag is set to “0”, and the process ends.
[0234]
If “1” is not set in the continuous suggestion execution flag (ie, continuous suggestion is not performed) in step S1401, the process proceeds to step S1422, performs a general variation start process described later, and ends the process.
[0235]
Now, the above-described variation pattern determination processing will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. For the sake of convenience, the continuous suggestion jackpot variation pattern determination process (FIG. 37) is performed at the end of the description.
[0236]
The following describes the continuous suggestion first variation pattern determination processing (step S1409) with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
[0237]
First, in step S1601, it is determined whether the value of the reach random number counter C3 is 0 to 21. That is, it is determined whether or not reach is performed.
[0238]
If it is determined that there is a reach, in step S1602, the value of the reach random number counter C3 is taken into consideration, and the left / center / left / lower / reach symbol buffers stored in the reach symbol buffer in the RAM 503 or the reach symbol buffer other than the front / rear missing. The respective values of the right off symbol counters CL, CM, CR are set in the stop symbol command.
[0239]
Then, in step S1603, a variation pattern that leads to a departure through the reach state is determined, and the variation pattern is set as a variation pattern command. At this time, the value of the variation type counter C4 stored in the execution area is confirmed, and the symbol variation mode is determined. The relationship between the value of the variation type counter C4 and the symbol variation mode is defined in advance by the variation type table F2 for out-of-reach. In addition, in step S1304 (see FIG. 35) of the above-described continuous suggestion determination processing, since the selection range of the variation pattern is limited to the mode values 0, 1, and 2, the mode value is set to mode value 1 or 2. .
[0240]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1601 that it is not reach (C3 value = 22 to 238), the process proceeds to step S1604, and the left, middle, and right out-of-design symbol counters CL stored in the completely out-of-design symbol buffer of the RAM 503. , CM, and CR are set in the stop symbol command. After that, in step S1603, a fluctuation pattern at the time of complete departure is determined, the fluctuation pattern is set as a fluctuation pattern command, and the process ends. At this time, a symbol variation mode is determined by referring to a not-shown variation type table, in which the mode value is always 0, regardless of the value of the variation type counter C4.
[0241]
The following describes the continuous suggestion second variation pattern determination process (step S1414) with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
[0242]
First, in step S1701, regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the reserved ball storage area, the left, middle, and right miss symbol counters CL and CM stored in the front / rear miss reach symbol buffer of the RAM 503. , And CR are set in the stop symbol command.
[0243]
Next, in step S1702, provisional determination processing of a variation pattern is performed. Specifically, the value of the change number counter C4 stored in the reserved ball storage area is read, and based on the value, the current change pattern (aspect value) is referred to while referring to the out-of-reach change type table F2. Tentatively decide. It is to be noted that the tentative decision is made here because it may be changed later.
[0244]
After that, the process advances to step S1703 to determine whether or not the current mode value is larger than the mode value of the fluctuation information storage area P.
[0245]
If it is determined that the current mode value is larger than the mode value of the fluctuation information storage area P, in step S1704, the fluctuation pattern provisionally determined in step S1702 is adopted. Then, after setting the fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation pattern command, the present process ends.
[0246]
On the other hand, if the current mode value is not larger (smaller or the same) than the mode value of the variation information storage area P in step S1703, the mode value is rewritten in step S1705. Specifically, a value obtained by adding 2 to the mode value of the variation information storage area P is used as the current mode value instead of the mode value provisionally determined in step S1702. Then, in step S1704, a variation pattern that leads to a departure through the front and rear reach state is determined, and the variation pattern is set as a variation pattern command, followed by terminating the present process.
[0247]
The following describes the continuous suggestion third variation pattern determination process (step S1416) with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
[0248]
First, in step S1801, regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the reserved ball storage area, the left, middle, and right out-of-position symbol counters CL, CM stored in the out-of-order out-of-order reach symbol buffer of the RAM 503. , And CR are set in the stop symbol command.
[0249]
Next, in step S1802, provisional determination processing of a fluctuation pattern is performed. Specifically, the value of the change number counter C4 stored in the reserved ball storage area is read, and based on the value, the current change pattern (aspect value) is referred to while referring to the out-of-reach change type table F2. Tentatively decide.
[0250]
After that, the process advances to step S1803 to determine whether or not the current mode value is larger than the mode value of the fluctuation information storage area P.
[0251]
If it is determined that the current mode value is larger than the mode value of the fluctuation information storage area P, in step S1804, the fluctuation pattern provisionally determined in step S1802 is adopted, and the fluctuation pattern is changed. After setting the pattern command, the process ends.
[0252]
On the other hand, if the current mode value is not larger (smaller or the same) than the mode value of the fluctuation information storage area P in step S1803, the process proceeds to step S1805, and the mode value of P is 8 or 9. Is determined.
[0253]
If it is determined that the aspect value of P is 8 or 9, the process proceeds to step S1806, and the present aspect value is set to 9 instead of the aspect value provisionally determined in step S1802. Then, in step S1804, a fluctuation pattern that leads to the departure through the front-rear departure reach state is determined, and the fluctuation pattern is set as a fluctuation pattern command, followed by terminating the present process.
[0254]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1805 that the aspect value of P is not 8 or 9, the process proceeds to step S1807, and a numerical value obtained by adding 2 to the aspect value of the variation information storage area P is temporarily determined in step S1802. The current mode value is used instead of the specified mode value. Then, in step S1804, a fluctuation pattern that leads to the departure through the front-rear departure reach state is determined, and the fluctuation pattern is set as a fluctuation pattern command, followed by terminating the present process.
[0255]
The above-described continuous suggestion fourth variation pattern determination process (step S1417) will now be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
[0256]
First, in step S1901, regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the reserved ball storage area, left, middle, and right out-of-position symbol counters CL, CM stored in the out-of-order out-of-order reach symbol buffer of the RAM 503. , And CR are set in the stop symbol command.
[0257]
Next, in step S1902, a process of temporarily determining a variation pattern is performed. Specifically, the value of the change number counter C4 stored in the reserved ball storage area is read, and based on the value, the current change pattern (aspect value) is referred to while referring to the out-of-reach change type table F2. Tentatively decide.
[0258]
After that, the process advances to step S1903 to determine whether or not the current mode value is larger than the mode value of the fluctuation information storage area P.
[0259]
If it is determined that the current mode value is larger than the mode value of the fluctuation information storage area P, in step S1904, the fluctuation pattern provisionally determined in step S1902 is adopted. Then, after setting the fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation pattern command, the present process ends.
[0260]
On the other hand, if the current mode value is not larger (smaller or the same) than the mode value of the fluctuation information storage area P in step S1903, the process proceeds to step S1905, and the mode value of P is 8 or 9. Is determined.
[0261]
If it is determined that the aspect value of P is 8 or 9, the process proceeds to step S1906, and the present aspect value is set to 9 instead of the aspect value provisionally determined in step S1902. Then, in step S1904, a fluctuation pattern that leads to the departure through the front-rear departure reach state is determined, and the fluctuation pattern is set as the fluctuation pattern command, followed by terminating the present process.
[0262]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1905 that the aspect value of P is not 8 or 9, the process proceeds to step S1907, and a numerical value obtained by adding 2 to the aspect value of the variation information storage area P is temporarily determined in step S1902. The current mode value is used instead of the specified mode value. Then, in step S1904, a fluctuation pattern that leads to the departure through the front-rear departure reach state is determined, and the fluctuation pattern is set as the fluctuation pattern command, followed by terminating the present process.
[0263]
The following describes the continuous suggestion jackpot variation pattern determination processing (step S1403) with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
[0264]
First, in step S1501, a symbol corresponding to the value of the jackpot symbol counter C2 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area, that is, a table not showing the jackpot symbol (the correspondence between the value of the jackpot symbol counter C2 and the symbol is shown. (A table representing the symbols), and the symbol is set as a stop symbol command. At this time, any of the ten big hit symbols corresponding to the numerical values 0 to 9 of the big hit symbol counter C2 is set in the stop symbol command. When the jackpot symbols are aligned with a predetermined specific symbol, the state shifts to the probable change state thereafter, but when the symbols are all non-specific symbols (non-specific symbols), the state does not shift to the probable change state.
[0265]
Next, in step S1502, a temporary determination process of a variation pattern is performed. Specifically, the value of the variation type counter C4 stored in the reserved ball storage area is read, and based on the value, the current variation pattern (aspect value) is temporarily determined while referring to the jackpot variation type table F1. decide.
[0266]
Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1503, and it is determined whether or not the present mode value provisionally determined in step S1502 is larger than the mode value (stored in) the variation information storage area P.
[0267]
If it is determined that the current mode value is larger than the mode value of the fluctuation information storage area P, in step S1504, the fluctuation pattern provisionally determined in step S1502 is adopted, and the fluctuation pattern is changed. After setting the pattern command, the process ends.
[0268]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1503 that the current mode value is not larger (smaller or the same) than the mode value of the fluctuation information storage area P, in step S1505, the mode provisionally determined in step S1502 is used. The value is forcibly rewritten to 9 or 10. Then, in step S1504, a variation pattern at the time of continuous suggestion of a rewritten aspect value or the like to a jackpot is determined, and the variation pattern is set as a variation pattern command, followed by terminating the present process.
[0269]
Here, the details of the general fluctuation start processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 27. In step S501, it is determined whether or not a big hit is determined based on the value of the big hit random number counter C1 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area. Determine. Specifically, whether or not a jackpot is determined based on the relationship between the jackpot random number counter value and the mode at each time. As described above, at the time of a normal low probability, among the values 0 to 676 of the jackpot random number counter C1, “337, "673" is a hit value, and "67, 131, 199, 269, 337, 401, 463, 523, 601, 661" are hit values at the time of high probability.
[0270]
If it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot, in step S502, a symbol corresponding to the value of the jackpot symbol counter C2 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area, that is, a table not showing the jackpot symbol (the value of the jackpot symbol counter C2) And a symbol representing the correspondence between the symbols and the symbols, and the symbol is set as a stop symbol command. At this time, any of the ten big hit symbols corresponding to the numerical values 0 to 9 of the big hit symbol counter C2 is set in the stop symbol command. When the jackpot symbols are aligned with a predetermined specific symbol, the state shifts to the probable change state thereafter, but when the symbols are all non-specific symbols (non-specific symbols), the state does not shift to the probable change state.
[0271]
Next, in step S503, a fluctuation pattern at the time of a big hit is determined, and the fluctuation pattern is set as a fluctuation pattern command. At this time, the value of the variation type counter C4 stored in the corresponding reserved ball storage area is checked, and the symbol variation mode is determined based on the value. The relationship between the value of the variation type counter C4 and the reach pattern is defined in advance by the jackpot variation type table F1 or the like.
[0272]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S501 that it is not a jackpot, in step S504, it is determined whether or not reach has occurred based on the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area. In the case of the occurrence of the reach, it is further determined in step S505 whether or not the reach is out of front and rear based on the value of the reach random number counter C3. In the present embodiment, the value of the reach random number counter C3 is any one of 0 to 238, of which “0, 1” corresponds to the out-of-order reach, “2 to 21” corresponds to the reach other than the out-of-order reach, “22 to 238” corresponds to no reach (completely out of reach).
[0273]
In the case of occurrence of the out-of-front / rear-off reach, the process proceeds to step S506, and the respective values of the left / middle / right out-of-offset symbol counters CL, CM and CR stored in the front / rear off-reach symbol buffer of the RAM 503 are set in the stop symbol command.
[0274]
In step S507, a variation pattern at the time of the out-of-front-reach reach is determined, and the variation pattern is set as a variation pattern command. At this time, as in step S503, the value of the variation type counter C4 stored in the corresponding reserved ball storage area is confirmed, and the symbol variation mode is determined based on the value of the variation type counter C4. Note that the relationship between the value of the variation type counter C4 and the reach pattern is specified in advance by the above-described unillustrated variation type table for deviation.
[0275]
Also, in the case of the occurrence of the reach other than the front and rear deviation, the process proceeds to step S508, and the respective values of the left, middle, and right deviation symbol counters CL, CM, and CR stored in the RAM 503 non-front and rear reach symbol buffer are stopped symbol commands. Set to. In step S509, a variation pattern at the time of the reach other than the front and rear departure is determined, and the variation pattern is set as a variation pattern command. At this time, the variation pattern is determined based on the value of the variation type counter C4 stored in the corresponding reserved ball storage area in the same manner as in step S503 and the like.
[0276]
If it is neither a jackpot nor a reach, the process proceeds to step S510, and the respective values of the left, middle, and right missing symbol counters CL, CM, and CR stored in the completely missing symbol buffer of the RAM 503 are set as stop symbol commands. In step S511, a variation pattern at the time of complete departure is determined, and the variation pattern is set as a variation pattern command. As described above, when the setting of the symbol stop command and the variation pattern command is completed at the time of the big hit, at the time of the occurrence of the reach, and at the time of the non-occurrence of the reach, the present process is terminated.
[0277]
Next, the payout control executed by the CPU 511 in the payout control device 311 will be described. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the main processing of the payout control device 311. This main processing is started by a reset at the time of power-on.
[0278]
First, in step S901, an initial setting process accompanying power-on is executed. Specifically, a predetermined value is set in the stack pointer, and an interrupt mode is set. In step S902, the process waits until a payout permission command transmitted from main controller 261 is received. When the payout permission command is received, the process proceeds to step S903 to permit RAM access, and sets an external interrupt vector in step S904.
[0279]
After that, data backup processing is executed for the RAM 513 in the CPU 511. That is, in step S905, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 323 provided in the power supply device 313 has been pressed down (ON). In the subsequent step S906, the power-off occurrence information is set in the backup area 513a of the RAM 513. Is determined. In step S907, a RAM determination value is calculated, and in the following step S908, it is determined whether or not the RAM determination value matches the RAM determination value stored when the power is turned off, that is, the validity of the backup is determined. The RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at a work area address of the RAM 513. The validity of the backup can be determined based on whether or not the keyword written in a predetermined area of the RAM 513 is correctly stored.
[0280]
If the RAM erase switch 323 is ON, the process proceeds to RAM initialization processing (step S915 and the like). Also, when the power-off occurrence information is not set, or when a backup abnormality is confirmed by the RAM determination value (such as a checksum value), the process similarly shifts to the initialization processing of the RAM 513 (step S915 and the like). That is, in step S915, the entire area of the RAM 513 is cleared to 0, and in subsequent step S916, the RAM 513 is initialized. In step S917, the CPU peripheral devices are initialized, and in step S918, interruption permission is set, and the flow advances to a payout control process described later.
[0281]
On the other hand, when the RAM erase switch 323 is not pressed, the power recovery occurrence information is set, and the RAM determination value (checksum value, etc.) is normal, and the power recovery Execute processing (processing at the time of power-off recovery). That is, in step S909, the stack pointer before the power-off is restored, and in step S910, the information of the occurrence of the power-off is cleared. In step S911, the CPU peripheral device is initialized, and in step S912, the used register is restored from the backup area 513a of the RAM 513. Further, in steps S913 and S914, the interrupt permission / non-permission is restored to the state before the power was turned off, and then the address returns to the address before the power was turned off.
[0282]
Next, the flow of the payout control process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
[0283]
In FIG. 32, in step S1001, a command from the main control device 261 is obtained, and the total number of winning balls is stored. In step S1002, the launch control is set for the launch control device 312. In step S1003, the state return switch 321 is checked, and if it is determined that the state return operation has started, the state return operation is executed.
[0284]
After that, in step S1004, the setting of the lower plate full state or the lower plate full release state is executed according to the change of the state of the lower plate 15. That is, the full state of the lower plate 15 is determined based on the detection signal of the lower plate full switch, and when the lower plate is full, the setting of the lower plate full state is executed. Then, the lower plate full state release state is set. In step S1005, setting of a tank ball absence state or a tank ball absence release state is executed according to a change in the state of the tank ball. That is, the tank ball absence switch is determined based on the detection signal of the tank ball absence switch, and when the tank ball is not present, the setting of the tank ball absence state is performed. Execute the settings.
[0285]
Thereafter, in step S1006, it is determined whether or not there is a state to be notified. If there is a state to be notified, the state is notified by a 7-segment LED provided in the payout control device 311.
[0286]
In steps S1007 to S1009, a prize ball payout process is executed. In this case, if the prize ball is not in the dispensable state and the total number of prize balls stored in step S1001 is not 0 (NO in steps S1007 and S1008), the process proceeds to step S1009, and a prize ball control process (described later) FIG. 33) is started. If the prize ball cannot be paid out or the total number of prize balls is 0 (either step S1007 or S1008 is YES), the process shifts to a ball lending payout process.
[0287]
After that, in steps S1010 to S1012, a process of paying out a ball is executed. In this case, if the ball is not in the state of being unable to pay out the ball and the request for paying out the ball from the card unit has been received (NO in step S1010, YES in S1011), the process proceeds to step S1012, and the ball lending control process (described later) FIG. 34) is started. If the ball cannot be paid out or if a ball-ball payout request has not been received (YES in step S1010 or NO in S1011), a subsequent ball-pulling process is executed.
[0288]
In step S1013, the payout motor 368a is driven to execute the ball removing process on condition that the state return switch 321 is not checked and the ball removing operation is not started and the ball removing operation is not started. In the following step S1014, control of vibrator 360 (vibrator motor control) is executed on condition that the ball is clogged. Thereafter, the process returns to the top of the main payout control process.
[0289]
Here, in the prize ball control process shown in FIG. 33, in step S1101, the payout motor 358a is driven to execute the prize ball payout. In the following step S1102, whether the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal or not is determined based on the detection result of the payout rotation sensor. If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is not normal, the process proceeds to step S1103, in which the payout motor 358a is driven to execute a retry process, a stop process of the payout motor 358a is executed, and thereafter, the process returns to the payout control process of FIG.
[0290]
If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal, the process proceeds to step S1104, and it is determined whether or not the counting of the game balls is performed normally based on the detection result of the payout count switch. If the count of the game balls is not normal, the process proceeds to step S1105, in which the payout motor 358a is driven to execute the retry process, the payout motor 358a is stopped, and thereafter, the process returns to the payout control process in FIG.
[0291]
If the count of the game balls is normal, the process proceeds to step S1106, and it is determined whether or not the count of the game balls by the payout count switch has reached the total number of prize balls and the payout is completed. If the payout is completed, a stop process of the payout motor 358a is executed in step S1107, and thereafter, the process returns to the payout control process of FIG.
[0292]
In the ball lending control process shown in FIG. 34, in step S1201, the payout motor 358a is driven to execute payout of the ball lending. In the following step S1202, it is determined whether or not the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal based on the detection result of the payout rotation sensor. If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is not normal, the process proceeds to step S1203, in which the payout motor 358a is driven to execute a retry process, a stop process of the payout motor 358a is executed, and thereafter, the process returns to the payout control process of FIG.
[0293]
If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal, the process proceeds to step S1204, and it is determined whether or not the game balls are normally counted based on the detection result of the payout count switch. If the count of the game balls is not normal, the process proceeds to step S1205, in which the payout motor 358a is driven to execute the retry process, the payout motor 358a is stopped, and thereafter, the process returns to the payout control process in FIG.
[0294]
Further, if the count of the game balls is normal, the process proceeds to step S1206, and it is determined whether or not the count of the game balls by the payout count switch has reached a predetermined number of rental balls (25) and the payout is completed. If the payout is completed, a stop process of the payout motor 358a is executed in step S1207, and thereafter, the process returns to the payout control process of FIG.
[0295]
As described above, the main control device 261 transmits output data such as a command to each control device on the sub side in the external output process (step S201) of the normal process (see FIG. 24). Each control device that receives various data from the main control unit 261 executes various controls. Hereinafter, among the respective control processes executed by the CPU 521 in the display control device 45, the description will focus on those relating to the variation mode of the large symbol display device 42.
[0296]
Upon input of the stop symbol command and the variation pattern command output from the main control means 261, the display control device 45 (CPU 521) determines the display mode of the large symbol display device 42 based on the commands, and changes the display mode. Control is performed so as to be displayed on the large symbol display device 42. Specifically, a stop symbol is selected and set based on the stop symbol command, and a display mode until the symbol change is stopped with the stop symbol is set based on the variation pattern command. Then, the display control device 45 executes the derivation control so that the determined display mode is displayed on the large design display device 42.
[0297]
Then, when the determination command output from the main control device 261 is input after the lapse of the variation time, the display control device 45 stops the symbols to be variably displayed in the combination determined based on the stop symbol command, as described above. Then, the display mode accompanying the variable display is ended.
[0298]
Here, the display mode of the large symbol display device 42 will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0299]
As shown in FIG. 42, in a normal state in which neither the big hit state nor the reach state is set, a big game symbol is displayed on the upper part of the big game symbol display device 42 in the left, middle, and right symbol rows. An animation in which the enemy character W destroys the streets is displayed below the big game symbol. Then, based on the winning of the game ball in the big mouth 33, the change of the big game symbol is started.
[0300]
As shown in FIG. 43, shortly after the large symbol variation display is started, the large symbol in the left symbol column and the large symbol in the right symbol column stop in a combination, and a reach state occurs (the middle symbol is displayed). Columns are still fluctuating). When such a reach state occurs, an animation is displayed in which one fighter G appears from the lower right of the large symbol display device 42 and moves to a substantially central portion. When such an animation is being displayed, the large symbol design is displayed in the lower left corner area of the large symbol design display device 42.
[0301]
As shown in FIG. 44, the enemy character W appears from the upper part of the large symbol display device 42, and the fighter G starts firing on the enemy character W (battle animation). In this example, when the display that the fighter G has defeated the enemy character W (the enemy character has blown up, surrendered, etc.) is performed, the final stop display is performed in a combination in which the large symbols in the left, middle, and right symbol columns become a big hit. And a jackpot state is derived.
[0302]
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 45, when it is determined that the fighter G cannot defeat the enemy character W (in this example, the display that the enemy character W restarts the destruction of the townscape is made), that is, the detachment occurs. At the time of the determination, the large symbol is determined and stopped and displayed in a deviated combination, and the large symbol variation display ends. In this example, the aspect value corresponds to the display number of the fighter G. For example, a battle animation performed by one fighter G corresponds to an effect display performed based on the aspect value 1.
[0303]
By the way, as described above, in the present embodiment, when there are four holdings of the large-size symbol variation display, specific information is displayed in each of the four held large-size symbol variation displays (continuous suggestion is performed. Be). Hereinafter, a display mode of the continuous suggestion in the large symbol display device 42 will be described with reference to FIGS. When the type information corresponding to the number N of start-reserved balls at the time when it is determined to perform continuous suggestion includes jackpot information, the number N of start-reserved balls N = Since a big hit state may occur in the variable display corresponding to 2 and 3, it is described including that.
[0304]
When the large symbol variation display corresponding to the number of start-reserved balls N = 1 (variation number counter CD = 0) at the time when the continuous suggestion determination process is performed is started (see FIG. 42), the left symbol row is eventually displayed. It stops in a combination where the big symbols and the big symbols in the right symbol row are aligned, and the reach state occurs. Then, an animation in which one fighter G appears from the lower right of the large symbol display device 42 is displayed in the same manner as the above-described fluctuation display in the reach state (see FIG. 43). When such an animation is being displayed, the large symbol design is displayed in the lower left corner area of the large symbol design display device 42.
[0305]
As shown in FIG. 46, the enemy character W appears from the upper part of the large symbol display device 42, and a display that the fighter G starts firing on the enemy character W is displayed (combat animation). Also, in the big symbol variation display, at the same time as the fighter G starts firing, a balloon saying “Protected!” Is displayed on the large symbol display device 42.
[0306]
Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 47, the display that the enemy character W cannot be defeated by one fighter G and the enemy character W starts to destroy the street again is made, and the departure is determined by the battle animation. At that time, the large symbol is determined and stopped and displayed in a deviated combination, and the large symbol variation display ends. The balloon displayed at the same time that the fighter G and the fighter G start shelling continues to be displayed until the end of the large symbol variation display.
[0307]
As shown in FIG. 48, the large symbol variation display corresponding to the number N of start-reserved balls N = 2 (variation number counter CD = 1) at the time when the continuous suggestion determination process is performed is changed to the number N-of-start reserved balls N = 1. One fighter G that has appeared in the corresponding large symbol variation display is continuously displayed as it is, and the fighter G starts from a standby state. Eventually, when the large symbols in the left symbol row and the large symbols in the right symbol row stop in a combination and reach state occurs, the three fighters G are moved to the right of the large symbol display device 42 as shown in FIG. An animation that appears from the bottom and forms a formation with four aircraft in addition to the one that was on standby is displayed. In other words, the number of fighters G is more reliably increased than at the time of the large symbol variation display corresponding to the above-mentioned start pending ball number N = 1. As a result, the player visually recognizes the large-size symbol display device 42 with a further sense of expectation.
[0308]
As shown in FIG. 50, the enemy character W appears from the upper part of the large symbol display device 42, and the display that the four fighters G start firing on the enemy character W is made. Also, in the big symbol variation display, at the same time as the fighter G starts firing, a balloon saying “Protected!” Is displayed on the large symbol display device 42.
[0309]
Here, when the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is 337, 673, an animation of defeating the enemy character W is performed, and the big game is fixedly stopped and displayed in a combination that makes a big hit (the same symbol). The big hit state is started. On the other hand, when the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 has not acquired 337 or 673, the departure is determined by the battle animation, the departure of the large symbol is determined and stopped, and the large symbol variation display is terminated. Note that the four fighters G and the balloons are continuously displayed until the end of the large symbol variation display.
[0310]
Next, the large symbol variation display corresponding to the number N of starting reserve balls N = 3 (variation number counter CD = 2) at the time when the continuous suggestion determination process is performed is started. The large symbol variation display corresponding to the number N of start-holding balls during continuous suggestion is started from the standby state of the four fighters G displayed in the large symbol variation display corresponding to the number N-of-start-holding balls N = 2. You. Eventually, when the large symbol in the left symbol row and the large symbol in the right symbol row stop in a combination and a reach state occurs, two more fighters G appear from the lower right of the large symbol display device 42 and wait. In addition to the four aircraft that were in the state, an animation is displayed that forms a formation of six aircraft. In other words, the number of fighters G is more reliably increased than at the time of the large symbol variation display corresponding to the above-mentioned start pending ball number N = 2. As a result, the player visually recognizes the large-size symbol display device 42 with a further sense of expectation.
[0311]
Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 51, an enemy character W appears from the upper part of the large symbol display device 42, and a display is displayed in which the six fighters G start firing at the enemy character W. Also, in the big symbol variation display, at the same time as the fighter G starts firing, a balloon saying “Protected!” Is displayed on the large symbol display device 42.
[0312]
Here, when the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is 337, 673, an animation of defeating the enemy character W is performed, and the big game is fixedly stopped and displayed in a combination that makes a big hit (the same symbol). The big hit state is started. On the other hand, when the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 has not acquired 337 or 673, the departure is determined by the battle animation, the departure of the large symbol is determined and stopped, and the large symbol variation display is terminated. Note that the six fighters G and the balloons continue to be displayed until the end of the large symbol variation display.
[0313]
Subsequently, the large symbol variation display corresponding to the number of start-reserved balls N = 4 (big hit random number counter C1 value = 337, 673 or variation counter CD = 3) at the time when the continuous suggestion determination process is performed is started. You. At the start of the change, the process is started from a state in which the six fighters G displayed in the large symbol change display corresponding to the number N of starting reserve balls = 3 are on standby. Eventually, when the large symbol in the left symbol row and the large symbol in the right symbol row stop in a combination and reach state occurs, three more fighters G appear from the lower right of the large symbol display device 42 and wait. In addition to the six aircraft in the state, an animation is displayed that forms a formation of nine aircraft. In other words, the number of fighters G is more reliably increased than at the time of the large symbol variation display corresponding to the above-mentioned start pending ball number N = 3. As a result, the player visually recognizes the large-size symbol display device 42 with a further sense of expectation.
[0314]
Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 52, an enemy character W appears from the upper part of the large symbol display device 42, and a display is displayed in which nine fighters G start firing at the enemy character W. Further, in the large symbol design change display, unlike the case where the number of start-reserved balls N = 1, 2, 3, the balloon is not displayed on the large symbol display device 42 even when the fighter G starts firing. It has become.
[0315]
Here, when the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is 337, 673, an animation of defeating the enemy character W is performed, and the big game is fixedly stopped and displayed in a combination that makes a big hit (the same symbol). The big hit state is started. On the other hand, when the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 has not acquired 337 or 673, the departure is determined by the battle animation, the departure of the big game symbol is determined and stopped, and the fluctuation display ends. (Animation state in which the enemy character W is destroying the townscape).
[0316]
In the present embodiment, in the mode in which the speech balloon and the subsequent large symbol variation display of the fighter G displayed on the large symbol display device 42 are continuously displayed or in the subsequent large symbol variation display, the fighter G is displayed. A display mode in which the number is added corresponds to the suggestion information.
[0317]
As described in detail above, in the present embodiment, the balloon does not indicate the variable display in which the balloon is displayed, but rather indicates the variable display after the variable display. That is, the player recognizes the stop mode of the variable display in which the balloon is displayed, the variable mode until the variable display is stopped and displayed, and the balloon, so that the next variable display is stopped and displayed. Can be predicted.
[0318]
Conventionally, when certain information is displayed during variable display, at the time when the specific information is displayed, a specific game state (big hit state) or a specific mode is easily derived in the variable display. It was configured to suggest that there was something to the player. In other words, the player is configured to be able to predict what game state or mode will be derived thereafter in the variable display only by recognizing the display of the balloon, and at the time when the single information is displayed, There is a possibility that the derivation of a specific game state or a specific mode may be grasped. On the other hand, according to the present example, it is possible to avoid a simple playability in which the derivation of the specific game state can be grasped at the time when the single information is displayed. In addition, if the player does not miss the display of the balloon alone and does not indicate the next fluctuation display and the fluctuation display in which the balloon is displayed or the stop display thereof, the player will pay close attention to the fluctuation display, and the player's fluctuation display Interest can be increased. Furthermore, even during the variable display in which the balloon is displayed, the player can be interested in not only the variable display but also the next variable display. As a result, it is possible to extend the playability, and it is possible to improve the interest.
[0319]
Further, in this example, the fighter G and the balloon (suggestion display) derived in the previous fluctuation display are continuously displayed at the start of the next fluctuation display based on the type information. Therefore, in a plurality of variable displays on which the continuous suggestion determination process has been performed, it is possible to strengthen the connection between the plurality of variable displays and make the player easily recognize the correspondence between the suggestion mode and the suggestion target. be able to. In addition, the above-described series of production modes are as if a single story unfolds. Therefore, the display mode or the game state can be diversified, and the player can enjoy a story effect that jumps over a single variable display. In addition, since the continuous suggestion is performed with each of the two or more variable displays sequentially performed, the above-described effect can be made more remarkable.
[0320]
Furthermore, in this example, the larger the number of displayed fighters G, the higher the expected display in which a jackpot is generated. In the variable display in which the continuous suggestion process is performed, the previous variable display is performed. Are displayed such that the number of fighters G displayed in the next fluctuation display is larger than the number of fighters G displayed in the next step. That is, a display mode that gradually increases the degree of expectation for the arrival of the jackpot state is derived. For this reason, the player inflates the expectation that a special game state will occur in the present fluctuation display rather than the previous fluctuation display, and the expectation and tension gradually increased, In the gaming state, you can enjoy a feeling of excitement that you cannot experience. As a result, the interest in the game can be improved. In addition, even though the balloon was displayed during the previous fluctuation display, the same effect display as the effect display performed during the previous fluctuation display is performed, or the effect display performed during the previous fluctuation display is performed. Also, it is possible to prevent selection of a combination that is not interesting, such as a low tone effect display.
[0321]
In addition, in the variable display related to the continuous suggestion, if the next variable display has a higher degree of expectation than the current variable display, the type information corresponding to the next variable display is not changed. In other words, if the effect display displayed on the subsequent variable display has a higher degree of expectation than the effect display displayed on the previous variable display, the type information corresponding to the subsequent variable display is not restricted. As a result, for example, a fluctuation display with high expectation may be suddenly derived. That is, the randomness is generated as compared with the case where the effect display is predetermined for the later variable display, and it is difficult for the player to predict what type of variable display will be performed next. As a result, the player's interest in the variable display can be increased, and the interest can be improved.
[0322]
In addition, when the jackpot state occurs, the continuous suggestion table for the jackpot is considered, and when the jackpot is missed, the consecutive suggestion table for the miss is considered. That is, the rate at which the continuous suggestion is made is different between the case where the big hit state occurs and the case where the big hit state does not occur. Furthermore, since the rate at which continuous suggestion is performed is set to be higher when the big hit state occurs than when it is not, the effect mode derived during continuous suggestion can be given a weight.
[0323]
In addition, when the jackpot state occurs, the variation type table F1 for the big hit, the variation type table F2 for the missing reach in the case of the outreach, and the variation type table for the outage in the case of the outreach are considered. That is, since the ratio of the effect mode derived depending on the case is different, the variation can be increased in the game. Furthermore, when the jackpot state occurs, the type information corresponding to the fluctuation display having a higher degree of expectation is set to be more easily extracted than in the case where the jackpot state does not occur. Can be provided.
[0324]
In this example, the range in which the control for changing the type information (continuous suggestion determination processing) is performed is limited to the fluctuation display of the suspended display. However, the subsequent type information is changed based on the previous fluctuation display. Due to the configuration, it is not necessary to have a configuration in which a plurality of variable displays (type information) are held and stored in order to perform such change control. Therefore, without being limited to the variation display stored and stored, the variation display in which the change control is performed can be continuously derived any number of times, and the game can be broadened. Further, in the present example, the control for changing the type information (continuous suggestion determination processing) is directed to the sequentially displayed variable display in the hold storage. However, the content of the previous variable display is stored in the variable information storage area P, In addition, since the subsequent type information is changed based on the previous fluctuation display, a state in which the predetermined trigger does not come for a while and the fluctuation display is not performed for a while (a state in which the fluctuation display is interrupted) is sandwiched. Even in such a case, control for changing the type information can be performed on the type information extracted at a predetermined subsequent opportunity. In that case, the player who has recognized the series of variation modes based on the continuous suggestion determination process performs the variation display in which the balloon is displayed and then the variation display that is still the target of the balloon even after the variable display is interrupted. The user can be surprised at the fact and can visually recognize the variable display with expectation. In other words, it is possible to avoid the possibility that the production mode when the continuous suggestion determination process is performed becomes less unexpected, and as a result, the interest can be improved.
[0325]
Further, since the type information is changed later, it is possible to continuously derive the variable display subjected to such control any number of times. Instead, it may be difficult to recognize how many times the variable display related to continuous suggestions is performed continuously, and it may be difficult to determine whether the current variable display is a variable display related to continuous suggestions. . However, in the above example, since a balloon is added to the variable display and the next variable display is suggested, it is difficult to recognize that continuous suggestion is performed, and it is possible to suppress such a possibility.
[0326]
It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the content described in the above embodiment, and may be implemented as follows, for example.
[0327]
(A) In the above-described embodiment, when the continuous suggestion determination process is performed, the variation pattern (aspect value) is determined based on the value of the variation type counter C4 with reference to the variation type tables F1, F2 and the like. However, the configuration is not particularly limited to this. For example, a continuous suggestion table that is taken into consideration only when continuous suggestion is performed may be provided. Alternatively, a plurality of tables for continuous suggestion may be provided, and different tables for continuous suggestion may be taken into account depending on whether the jackpot is a big hit or not.
[0328]
For example, when two continuous suggestion execution flags Fa and Fb are provided, and it is determined that continuous suggestion is to be performed, and the jackpot information is stored in the reserved ball storage area, the continuous suggestion execution flag Fa is set to “1”. Is set, and if the jackpot information is not stored in the reserved ball storage area, the continuous suggestion execution flag Fb is set to “1”. At this time, it is assumed that “0” is set in the continuous execution suggestion flags Fa and Fb in which “1” is not set. If "1" is set in the continuous suggestion execution flag Fa, the continuous suggestion table for the jackpot is referred to. If "1" is set in the continuous suggestion execution flag Fb, the disconnection suggestion flag is set. May be referred to. The continuous suggestion table is set so that the subsequent variation mode (aspect value) is determined based on the mode value of the variation display corresponding to the number of start-reserved balls N = 1 at the time when the continuous suggestion determination process is performed. May be.
[0329]
(B) In the above embodiment, the numerical value corresponding to the continuous suggestion of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the reach random number counter C3, and the number of numerical values are not particularly limited, and the jackpot random number counter C1 corresponding to at least one jackpot. What is necessary is just to set so that a value may be included.
[0330]
(C) In the above embodiment, the continuous suggestion control is performed within the range of the maximum number of suspensions, but the present invention is not particularly limited to this configuration. For example, the fluctuation information storage area P stores or temporarily stores all type information to be executed, and is configured to be deleted or overwritten after the type information is read. When the type information (fluctuation pattern command) is output, the contents of the type information stored (stored) in the fluctuation information storage area P are taken into consideration, and the execution area is determined as necessary (according to the game state). May be configured so as to rewrite the contents of the type information shifted to. When such a configuration is employed, for example, related effects can be performed over the entire day, and a monotonous feeling can be eliminated through an effect mode with a story.
[0331]
(D) In the above embodiment, the continuous suggestion determination process is configured to be performed in the start winning process. However, the present invention is not particularly limited to this configuration. For example, it may be configured to be performed between step S404 and step 406 of the large symbol variation process.
[0332]
(E) Even if the continuous suggestion determination flag Fx in the above embodiment is set to “0”, a display mode similar to the variation mode in the variable display of 1 during continuous suggestion is displayed. It may be good. In the case of adopting such a configuration, it is difficult for the player to determine whether or not continuous suggestion has occurred in the first variation display of continuous suggestion, and that the player expects that reach is derived in the next variation display. Become. Then, when the continuous suggestion occurs, it is expected that the big hit state will come while exciting the story production etc. different from the normal game state. Therefore, it is possible to improve interest in continuous suggestion.
[0333]
(F) The display mode of the continuous suggestion in the above embodiment is not particularly limited, and may be different display modes while being related to each other. It is desirable that the display mode be such that the expectation of the big hit state gradually increases.
[0334]
(G) In the above embodiment, the continuous indication is allowed only when the variable display to be held is the maximum number of times of holding (the number of starting balls to be held N = 4). However, the present invention is particularly limited to such a structure. Instead, the process of step S705 of the start winning process may be omitted.
[0335]
(H) In the above embodiment, the suggestion information is displayed on the fluctuation display, and the fluctuation display and the suggestion information are displayed, so that the next fluctuation display of the fluctuation display has a bigger hit state than the fluctuation display. The control of suggesting that a display mode that can be expected to be generated is derived is performed only in the continuous suggestion, but the present invention is not particularly limited to this configuration. For example, if the display mode derived for the next variable display becomes a display mode in which the expectation of the occurrence of the big hit state can be expected compared to the display mode derived for the current variable display, the current variable display May be adopted to derive the suggestion information.
[0336]
(I) The mode of the suggestion information in the above embodiment is not particularly limited, and the predetermined variation display or the stop display thereof is set to a specific mode to which specific information (suggestion information) is added, so that the player On the other hand, it is only necessary to be able to recognize that the variable display different from the normal display or the stop display thereof is being performed. For example, a specific character, a specific design, a specific number, and a specific background may be used as the specific information, or the specific information may be displayed by changing the specific operation of the display mode or the brightness or color of the display mode. Further, the suggestion information is not particularly limited to the display information on the large-sized symbol display device 42, and specifies a lighting mode of a lamp that can be turned on, off, blinking, and the like when the continuous suggestion variable display is performed. May be used as the suggestion information, or the sound mode of the speaker capable of outputting a sound may be used as the suggestion information to output as a specific sound mode.
[0337]
(J) Also, by displaying the final suggestion information (speech balloon) to the player, the fact that the variable display derived last in the variable display in which the continuous suggestion is performed in the above embodiment is performed. Although it was recognized, it is not particularly limited to such a configuration. In other words, when the variable display derived last among the variable displays in which continuous suggestions are performed is performed, by performing a specific effect in which the last variable display can be distinguished from other variable displays, the variable display can be changed. It just needs to be able to suggest that it is the last. In this case, "other variable display is specially possible" means that an effect that is not derived (displayed) in other variable display is derived (displayed), and "derived (display) in other variable display." Derivation (display) of specific information that is not performed "," Production display that is always derived (displayed) in other variable displays is not derived (displayed) "," Specification always displayed in other variable displays No information is displayed ". Furthermore, the above suggestion can be made that the lighting mode of the lamp that can be turned on, off, blinking, or the like is a specific lighting mode that can be distinguished from other variable displays when the last variable display is performed. . In addition, it can be suggested above that the audio mode of the speaker that can output audio is output as a specific audio mode that can be distinguished from other variable displays.
[0338]
(K) In the above embodiment, the display mode that enhances the arrival of the jackpot state is not particularly limited. For example, the display mode in the variable display is one of a plurality of display modes. The extracted ratio may be any of the display modes set to be greater than the display mode in the next variable display, and the display mode in the variable display is a jackpot state among a plurality of types of display modes. May be any of the display modes set to be smaller than the display mode in the next variable display, and the display mode in the variable display may be a plurality of types. Among the display modes, a display mode that is set so that the ratio of deriving the jackpot state when selected is lower than the display mode of the next variable display. It is also possible Re is how.
[0339]
(L) In the above embodiment, the balloon is configured to be displayed after the occurrence of the reach state. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. For example, the reach state is generated from the start of the variable display. It may be configured to be displayed before. In the case of adopting such a configuration, the balloon indicates both the suggestion of the variable display and the suggestion of the next variable display, or one of the variable display and the next variable display. However, the player cannot judge which suggestion is being made. In other words, at the time when such a balloon is displayed, the player can expect both the current fluctuation display and the next fluctuation display. For example, if the player can recognize that the balloon is a suggestion for the next variable display, the player will be less interested in the current variable display, which may cause a decrease in interest, If adopted, such a fear can be avoided.
[0340]
(M) In the above-described embodiment, the maximum number of variable indications in which continuous suggestions are made based on one game ball winning the big game mouth 33 is the maximum number of times of suspension (the number of storage areas in the reserved ball storage area). Although the number of times is four, it is not particularly limited to such a configuration. For example, based on one game ball winning, a number determination counter as number determination means for determining how many times continuous suggestion is performed, and a series of various type information groups corresponding to the number of times continuous suggestion is performed. A replacement pattern information storage table as replacement type information storage means in which a variation pattern group is set, and based on the number of times determined by the number of times determination counter, referring to the replacement pattern information storage table, The information may be determined. When such a configuration is adopted, it is possible to determine in advance how many times the control for changing the content of the type information is performed (final fluctuation display). Therefore, an effect with a sense of unity (with a story) can be performed over a plurality of variable displays. In addition, it is possible to set the start and end of a series of multiple fluctuation displays, and even if you give continuous suggestions for multiple consecutive fluctuation displays, the boring feeling that the production without much progress continues only slowly Can be suppressed. As a result, it is possible to derive an effect that enhances the interest of the player.
[0341]
(N) In the above-described embodiment, the continuous suggestion is made only in a plurality of successively changing displays, but the present invention is not particularly limited to this configuration. For example, the main control device 261 may be provided with a change target determination unit that determines which number of variable display after the variable display in which the balloon is displayed is the variable display to be the balloon. When such a configuration is adopted, the variable display in which the suggestion mode is displayed and the variable display to be suggested are interposed between the variable display in which the suggested mode is displayed and the variable display to be suggested, or a plurality of variable displays. It may be derived with the variable display of the times. As a result, the game is more surprising, and the interest can be further improved. In addition, the first variation display or the second variation display at the time of deriving with the predetermined number of variation displays in between may include a suggestion mode display indicating that such an effect is performed.
[0342]
(O) The present invention may be implemented as a pachinko machine of a different type from the above embodiment. For example, once a jackpot has been hit, a pachinko machine (commonly known as a twice-rights item or a three-times right item) can increase the jackpot expectation value until a jackpot condition occurs a plurality of times (for example, two or three times). ). Further, the pachinko machine may be implemented as a pachinko machine which enters a special game state on condition that a game ball is won in a predetermined area after a big hit symbol is displayed. Furthermore, it is also possible to apply to a pachinko machine called a blade wing. In addition to the pachinko machine, the present invention can be implemented as a slot machine, an arrangement ball machine, and various similar gaming machines such as a sparrow ball. The slot machine is a well-known slot machine in which, for example, a coin is inserted and a symbol effective line is determined, and a symbol is stopped by operating an operation lever to determine the symbol. In this case, the game media include coins and medals.
[0343]
(P) Further, the game machine may be implemented as a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated. As a specific example, an identification information sequence including a plurality of identification information (specifically, a reel, and the identification information is a symbol attached to the reel) is variably displayed (specifically, the rotation of the reel). Variable display means for confirming and stopping the identification information after the start of the operation, the change of the identification information is started due to the operation of the start operation means (for example, the operation lever), and the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) is performed. The special game state in which the fluctuation of the identification information is stopped due to or after a predetermined time elapses, and a special game state advantageous to the player is generated on condition that the fixed identification information at the time of the stop is the specific identification information. Generating means, using a game ball as a game medium, requiring a predetermined number of game balls at the start of the change of the identification information, and using a large number of game balls at the time of generating a special game state. One in which the ball is paid out.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing a pachinko machine according to one embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the pachinko machine with an inner frame and a front frame set opened.
FIG. 3 is a front view showing an inner frame and the like in a state where a front frame set is opened.
FIG. 4 is a front view showing the configuration of the game board.
FIG. 5 is a rear view showing a configuration of a front frame set.
FIG. 6 is a rear view showing the configuration of the pachinko machine.
FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing an arrangement of a first control board unit, a second control board unit, and a back pack unit on the back of the pachinko machine.
FIG. 8 is a rear view showing the configuration of the inner frame and the game board.
FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a rear configuration of the inner frame.
FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a support fitting.
FIG. 11 is a front view illustrating a configuration of a first control board unit.
FIG. 12 is a perspective view illustrating a configuration of a first control board unit.
FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view of the first control board unit.
FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view showing a rear configuration of the first control board unit.
FIG. 15 is a front view showing a configuration of a second control board unit.
FIG. 16 is a perspective view illustrating a configuration of a second control board unit.
FIG. 17 is an exploded perspective view of a second control board unit.
FIG. 18 is a front view showing the configuration of the back pack unit.
FIG. 19 is an exploded perspective view of the back pack unit.
FIG. 20 is an exploded perspective view of a tank rail.
FIG. 21 is a block diagram showing a main electrical configuration of the pachinko machine.
FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of various counters used for game control.
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing main processing by the main control device.
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a normal process.
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a process of updating a missing symbol counter.
FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating a large symbol variation process.
FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a general fluctuation start process.
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process.
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing start winning processing.
FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing NMI interrupt processing.
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a main process of the payout control device.
FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a payout control process.
FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing award ball control.
FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing ball lending control.
FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a continuous suggestion determination process.
FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing a change start process.
FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing a continuous suggestion jackpot variation pattern determination process.
FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing a continuous suggestion first variation pattern determination process.
FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing a continuous suggestion second variation pattern determination process.
FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing a continuous suggestion third variation pattern determination process.
FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing a continuous suggestion fourth variation pattern determination process.
FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation mode during continuous suggestion in the large-size symbol display device.
FIG. 43 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation mode during continuous suggestion in the large-size symbol display device.
FIG. 44 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation mode during continuous suggestion in the large-size symbol display device.
FIG. 45 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation mode during continuous suggestion in the large-size symbol display device.
FIG. 46 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation mode during continuous suggestion in the large game symbol display device.
FIG. 47 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation mode during continuous suggestion in the large-size symbol display device.
FIG. 48 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation mode during continuous suggestion in the large-size symbol display device.
FIG. 49 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation mode during continuous suggestion in the large-size symbol display device.
FIG. 50 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation mode during continuous suggestion in the large symbol design display device.
FIG. 51 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation mode during continuous suggestion in the large-size symbol display device.
FIG. 52 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation mode during continuous suggestion in the large-size symbol display device.
FIG. 53 is an explanatory diagram showing the correspondence between the variation type counter and the variation mode pattern of the large symbol display device.
FIG. 54 is an explanatory diagram showing a correspondence relationship between a variation type counter and a variation mode pattern of the large symbol display device.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine as a game machine, 30 ... Game board, 33 ... Specific ball entry means, big game port as a starting port, 42 ... Big picture display device as a variable display device, 45 ... Display control device as a display control device 224: a starting port switch as specific ball detection means; 261, a main control device as game state determination control means, type information storage means, type information extraction means, output means, type information determination means, type information change means; P: fluctuation information storage area as fluctuation storage means, F1, F2: fluctuation type table as type determination table.

Claims (1)

By a predetermined opportunity, while performing a lottery whether or not to generate a special game state advantageous to the player, based on the result of the lottery, determines the game state, a game state determination control means to perform various controls,
In a variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information, a gaming machine comprising: display control means for variably displaying the identification information based on the predetermined trigger and stopping and displaying based on a result of the lottery;
Type information storage means for storing a plurality of types of type information related to the variable display of the identification information,
Type information extracting means for extracting type information from the type information storage means based on the predetermined opportunity;
Output means for outputting the type information extracted by the type information extracting means when starting a variable display based on the type information;
Fluctuation storage means for storing the content of the type information output by the output means,
Type information determining means for comparing the content of the type information stored in the variation storage means with the content of predetermined type information extracted by the type information extracting means after the type information, and determining the type of the type information; ,
Type information changing means capable of changing the content of the predetermined type information extracted by the type information extracting means based on a result of the determination by the type information determining means,
When the first type information is extracted by the type information extracting means and a predetermined condition is satisfied, the first variation display is performed when the first variation display based on the first type information is performed. After the display, the first control indicating that the second variable display based on the second type information is performed is performed, and the predetermined control extracted by the type information extracting unit after the first type information is performed. A gaming machine which performs a second control for changing the content of type information to the content of second type information.

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