JP2005095527A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable a player to actively participate in a game and also to improve player's interest in the game by enabling a reduction in fluctuation time based on the active operation of the player corresponding to game states while maintaining enjoyment of active operation by the player such as switch operation or the like. <P>SOLUTION: A pachinko game machine 10 has an outer frame 11, a body frame 12 provided in a front part of the outer frame 11 so that it is supported on one side of the outer frame 11 so as to open and shut, and a front door frame 13 provided in a front part of the body frame 12 so that it is supported on one side of the body frame 12 so as to open and shut. A game ball shooting handle 18 is provided in a lower right part of the pachinko game machine 10. When the handle 18 is operated, game balls in an upper tray 23 are shot toward a game region. A time reducing switch 108 is provided in a middle lower part of the game machine 10, and fluctuation time of patterns is shortened wherein the pattern is changed and displayed on a display screen corresponding to pressing operation of the player. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  For example, a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine is known that includes a picture display device that displays a plurality of pictures on a display screen. In such a gaming machine, a special game state advantageous to the player, such as a big hit state, occurs when the picture that is confirmed and displayed on the display screen is a combination of specific pictures. With the occurrence of a special game state, for example, a special winning opening is opened.

  In recent years, such a gaming machine has an operation switch that is operated by a player, and when the operation switch is operated, it has a function of forcibly ending the display of the variation of the design and immediately displaying the final display of the design. The thing is proposed (refer patent document 1). In a gaming machine equipped with such an operation switch, the player can obtain a fixed display of the picture one after another by operating the operation switch, shortening the variable display cycle and speeding up the game flow There is an advantage to make.

  However, when the operation switch is operated, the situation of whether or not it becomes a combination of a specific pattern and the process up to that in the case of a combination of a specific pattern will be enjoyed by displaying the change of the pattern. There is a problem that the original fun of gaming machines is diminished.

On the other hand, there are not a few players who want to fully enjoy the special display effects that can increase the appearance rate when there is a high possibility of combining specific pictures such as specific notice display and reach display. If all such special display effects cannot be seen by operating the switch, the interest in the game will be reduced. As a result, there may be a situation where the operation switch is hardly used effectively because it is desired to see the special display effect.
JP 11-123268 A

  The present invention makes it possible to reduce the fluctuation time according to the game situation based on the player's active action while leaving the enjoyment by the player's active action such as the switch operation and the like. The problem to be solved is to allow the player to participate in the game and to enhance the interest of the game.

  Hereinafter, effective means for solving the above-described problems will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for easy understanding, the corresponding configuration in the embodiment of the invention is appropriately shown in parentheses, but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses.

Means 1. A pattern display device (first pattern display device 41) for displaying a pattern;
An operation detection means (main control device 271) for detecting the establishment of an operation condition;
Based on the detection result indicating that the operation condition is established by the operation detection means, the display of the variation of the pattern is started, the variation is displayed according to a preset variation mode, and the variation display is terminated after a preset variation time has elapsed. In a gaming machine comprising display control means (display control device 214) for controlling display of the picture display device as described above,
Action detecting means (hour switch 108) for detecting a specific positive action by the player;
When a specific positive action by the player is detected by the action detecting means, a change display changing means (time reduction command) for controlling the display of the picture display device so as to change the display according to the change mode according to the detected operation timing. ).

  According to the means 1, when a specific positive action is executed by the player, the action is detected by the action detecting means. Then, the pattern is variably displayed in a variation mode according to the operation timing by the variation display changing means. Therefore, the variation mode can be changed based on the timing of the specific operation of the player, and the variation mode according to the game situation can be realized by the player's active operation. As a result, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game while actively participating in the game.

Mean 2. A pattern display device (first pattern display device 41) for starting the variable display of the pattern and then ending the variable display;
Display control means (display control device 214) for controlling the picture display device to start the variable display based on establishment of a start condition, and to display the variable display in accordance with a preset variation mode and then terminate the variable display. In the gaming machine
Action detecting means (hour switch 108) for detecting a specific positive action by the player;
When a specific positive action by the player is detected by the action detecting means, there is provided an omission means (short time command) that omits a part of the variation mode according to the detected action timing. Gaming machine.

  According to the means 2, when a specific positive action is executed by the player, the action is detected by the action detecting means. Then, a part of the pattern variation mode is omitted according to the operation timing by the omitting means. Therefore, it is possible to change the degree of omission of the variation mode and the contents to be omitted based on the timing of the specific action of the player, shorten the variation time according to the game situation, and confirm the non-omitted portion of the variation mode Can be realized by the player's active action. As a result, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game while actively participating in the game.

  Means 3. In the means 2, a plurality of switching points are provided in the middle of each variation mode, and the abbreviation means omits the variation mode part up to the next switching point according to the operation timing. A featured gaming machine.

  According to the means 3, partial omission of the variation mode can be easily realized. For example, as the variation mode, the first variation from the variation start to the stop start process, the second variation from the stop start process to immediately before the variation stop, and the third variation from immediately before the variation stop to the complete stop are combined. Assume that switching points are set between the first variation and the second variation, and between the second variation and the third variation. In this case, when the operation is detected at the operation timing during the first variation, the subsequent first variation residual is omitted, and when the operation is detected at the operation timing during the second variation, the subsequent second operation residual is generated. Omitted.

Means 4. A pattern display device (first pattern display device 41) for starting the variable display of the pattern and then ending the variable display;
Display control means (display control device 214) for controlling the picture display device to start the variable display based on establishment of a start condition, and to display the variable display in accordance with a preset variation mode and then terminate the variable display. In the gaming machine
As the variation mode, a specific variation mode is set in which the variation display is stopped by performing the variation before reach after the variation display is started, performing the variation variation after that, and performing the stop display at the end.
Furthermore, an action detecting means (hour switch 108) for detecting a specific positive action by the player,
If a specific positive action by the player is detected by the motion detection means at the timing before the reach change, the pre-reach fluctuation is omitted, and if the positive action is detected at the timing during the reach change, the reach fluctuation is detected. A gaming machine characterized by comprising omission means (time-short command) that omits.

  According to the means 4, when a typical specific change mode that follows the order of change before reach, change in reach, and stop is performed, if a specific positive action by the player is executed at the timing during the change before reach, before reach The remainder of the fluctuation is omitted. In addition, when it is not a specific fluctuation | variation aspect, it is good to comprise so that a stop display may be simply carried out by an abbreviation means. As a result, it is possible to omit the monotonous fluctuation portion before reaching the reach fluctuation due to the operation at the timing during the fluctuation before the reach. Further, when a specific positive action is executed at a timing during reach fluctuation, the remainder of the reach action is omitted. Thereby, only the fluctuation part centering on the final result can be displayed. In this way, the portion of the variable display to be omitted is determined according to the operation timing by the player, so that it becomes very easy for the player to handle, and the variation cycle is shortened while showing only the portion of the variable display to be viewed. Can do.

Means 5. A pattern display device (first pattern display device 41) for displaying a pattern;
An operation detection means (main control device 271) for detecting the establishment of an operation condition;
Based on the detection result indicating that the operation condition is established by the operation detection means, the display of the variation of the pattern is started, the variation is displayed according to a preset variation mode, and the variation display is terminated after a preset variation time has elapsed. In a gaming machine comprising display control means (display control device 214) for controlling display of the picture display device as described above,
Action detecting means (hour switch 108) for detecting a specific positive action by the player;
Detection result confirmation means (main control device 271) for confirming the detection result of the operation detection means;
A plurality of sections are set for each variation mode, and display control of the picture display device is performed so that the detection result confirming unit variably displays according to a variation mode according to a section in which the player has confirmed the detection of a specific positive action. A gaming machine comprising a variable display changing means (time-short command).

  According to the means 5, when a specific positive action is executed by the player, the action is detected by the action detecting means. Then, this result is confirmed by the detection result confirmation means, and the pattern is variably displayed in a variation manner corresponding to the section in which the result is confirmed by the variation display change means. Therefore, the variation mode can be changed based on the timing of a specific positive action by the player, and the variation mode according to the game situation can be realized by the positive action of the player. As a result, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game while actively participating in the game.

  Means 6. In the means 5, the detection result confirming means validates the detection result of the motion detecting means only within a predetermined period from the start of the variation of the pattern, and the predetermined period from the start to the end of the variation of the pattern A gaming machine characterized by being set shorter than the fluctuation time.

  According to the means 6, even if the action detecting means detects a specific positive action by the player during the change display of the pattern, the detection result may be invalidated by the detection result confirming means. By adopting such a configuration, the control device provided with the change display changing means controls the picture display device when the preset change mode cannot be changed to a different change mode, or when the effect is small even if the change is made. It is possible to reduce the load to be performed. In addition, when a player performs a specific positive action at the timing when the change display of the pattern will soon end as a case where it is not possible to change from a preset change mode to a different change mode or when the effect is small even if it is changed Is given as a representative example.

  Mean 7 In any one of the means 1 to 6, the operation detection means includes a ball entry detection means (an operation port switch 224) for detecting entry into an operation port formed in the game area, and the operation condition is the ball detection. A game machine characterized in that the entry detection by means is one of the conditions.

  According to the means 7, the design can be displayed in a variable manner on the design display device based on the detection of the incoming ball.

  Means 8. In any one of the means 1 to 7, the motion detection means is constituted by an operation detection means for detecting an active operation of an operation member operated by a player, or a sound detection means for detecting a specific sound emitted by the player. A gaming machine characterized by being made.

  According to the means 8, if the operation of the operation member is detected as the action detecting means, the positive action by the player can be reliably detected. On the other hand, if the player's voice is detected as the motion detection means, the player is not burdened with a new operation, and the player's burden is not excessive. Both of these may be used.

Means 9. In any one of means 1 to 8, main control means (main control device 271) for overall management of games and sub-control means (display control device 214) for display control of the picture display device under the control of the main control means Prepared,
The display control means commands the start of pattern change based on the establishment of the operating condition and the function of the main control means for instructing the change mode (change start processing), and displays the pattern on the pattern display device based on the change start command. A gaming machine comprising a function (display control processing) of sub-control means for starting a variable display and performing a variable display in the variable mode based on a variable mode command.

  According to the means 9, in the gaming machine provided with the sub control means in order to reduce the processing load of the main control means, the process can be executed accurately while the main control means and the sub control means are linked. . In other words, both control means grasp the timing and mode of fluctuation start, so that even if the operation detection is performed only by the main control means, the change display change processing and the omission processing corresponding to the timing are performed. This can be accurately performed under an appropriate command from the control means to the sub-control means.

Means 10. A pattern display device (first pattern display device 41) for displaying a pattern;
Main control means (main control device 271) for determining the pattern variation mode;
In accordance with the variation mode determined by the main control means, the variation display of the pattern is started, the variation display is performed, and the variation display is controlled so that the variation display is terminated after a predetermined variation time has elapsed. In a gaming machine provided with sub-control means (display control device 214),
Action detecting means (hour switch 108) for detecting a specific positive action by the player;
Detection result confirmation means (main control device 271) for confirming the detection result of the operation detection means,
The main control means sets a plurality of sections for each variation mode, and a section identification command (time-short command Ta, Tra) corresponding to the section in which the detection result confirmation means confirms the detection of a specific active action by the player. To Trc) to the sub-control means,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the sub-control means that has input the section identification command controls display of the picture display device so as to display a variation according to a variation mode based on the section identification command.

  According to the means 10, when a specific positive action is executed by the player, the action is detected by the action detecting means. And this result is confirmed by the detection result confirmation means. The main control means outputs a section identification command corresponding to the section in which the result is confirmed to the sub-control means, and the sub-control means displays the pattern in a varying manner based on the section identification command. Display control of the picture display device. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to change the variation mode based on the timing of the specific positive action by the player, and it is possible to realize the fluctuation mode according to the game situation by the positive action of the player. As a result, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game while actively participating in the game. Further, the main control means outputs a section identification command, and the sub-control means performs display control of the picture display device based on the section identification command, so that the sub-control means performs a specific positive action in the variation mode. There is no need to determine the timing. Therefore, it is possible to suitably shift from the pattern variation mode during variation display to the variation mode based on the timing of a specific positive action by the player. This is because, if the main control unit and the sub control unit are configured to determine the timing at which a specific positive action is performed in the variation mode, there is a possibility that the determination result of each control unit may differ.

  The basic configuration of various gaming machines to which the above means can be applied is shown below.

A gaming machine with an expanded gaming area: a gaming machine main body (main body frame 12 or the like) that is configured so that the left and right other side can be opened and closed with the left and right one side as the center, and that supports the gaming board (game board 30). ,
A game area partitioned into a substantially circular shape by a rail member (rail unit 50) provided on the front surface of the game board;
A viewing window (window portion 101) is supported on the front side of the gaming machine main body so that the left and right other side portions can be opened and closed around the left and right side portions, and the gaming area can be seen in the closed state. A front door (front door frame 13) having
A long reinforcing member (bearing bracket 235) is provided on the left and right sides of the gaming machine main body so as to extend in the vertical direction, and the gaming machine main body and the left and right other sides of the gaming machine main body are provided. Provide a locking device (cylinder lock 91, interlocking rod 248, etc.) that locks to prevent the opening of the front door,
The locking device includes a long interlocking member (interlocking rod 248) provided on the other left and right sides of the gaming machine main body so as to extend in the vertical direction and to be movable in the vertical direction, and the gaming machine main body. A key member (cylinder lock 91) that is provided at a position different from the position that is the maximum width of the game area in the left and right other side portions, and that selectively moves the interlocking member upward or downward, The locking of the gaming machine body is released by moving the interlocking member up and down by operating the key member, and the locking of the front door is released by moving the interlocking member up and down,
The game board is formed to have a width that leaves a region for arranging the reinforcing member and the interlocking member to be distributed to the left and right within the width of the gaming machine main body. A recess (notch 38) is partially formed so as to avoid interference with the overhanging area from the left and right sides of the gaming machine body, and the position of the rail member that is the maximum width of the gaming area is By arranging to reach the left and right end positions of the game board,
A gaming machine characterized by an expanded gaming area.

  Ball game machine: operation means (game ball launch handle 18) operated by a player, ball launch means (shot motor 229, etc.) for playing and firing game balls based on the operation of the operation means, and its launch A ball path (ball guide path of the rail unit 50) for guiding the game balls to a predetermined game area, and each game component (general winning port 31, variable winning device 32, operating port 33, variable display) arranged in the game area A gaming machine equipped with a unit 35 and the like.

Ball game machine equipped with a variable display device: operation means operated by a player (game ball launching handle 18), and ball launching means for launching and playing game balls based on the operation of the operation means (e.g. launch motor 229) ), A ball passage (ball guide passage of the rail unit 50) for guiding the launched game ball to a predetermined game area, an operation port (operation port 33) arranged in the game region, a variable display device (first A symbol display device 41) and a variable winning device (variable winning device 32) are provided, and when a game ball enters the operating port is detected, the symbol displayed on the variable display device is variably displayed. A gaming machine in which a variable winning device is opened in a predetermined manner when a specific symbol is used. "
Slot machines such as slot machines: “After a symbol row consisting of multiple symbols (specifically, a reel with symbols) is variably displayed (specifically, the reel is turned), the symbol row is confirmed and stopped. Variable display means for displaying (specifically, a reel unit) is provided, and the variation of the symbol is started due to the operation of the start operating means (specifically, the start lever), and the stop operating means (specifically, the stop operating means) The special game state (bonus game) that is advantageous to the player on the condition that the change of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the stop button or when a predetermined time elapses and the fixed symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol Etc.).

  Ball-operated belt-type gaming machine: Variable display that displays a fixed sequence of symbols after a variable display (specifically, a reel rotation) of a symbol sequence consisting of multiple symbols (specifically, a reel with symbols) Means (specifically, a reel unit), the variation of the symbol is started due to the operation of the start operating means (specifically, the start lever), and the stop operating means (specifically, the stop button) Due to the operation or when a predetermined time elapses, the variation of the symbol is stopped, and a special game state (bonus game etc.) advantageous to the player is generated on the condition that the fixed symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol And a charging device that includes a ball receiving tray (such as an upper plate) for performing a charging process for taking in a game ball from the ball tray, and a paying device for paying out the game ball to the ball tray. By game balls Gaming machine constructed as the operation of the starter operation means it becomes effective by being turned.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as “pachinko machine”), which is a type of gaming machine, will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an exploded or exploded main configuration of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 3 is a front view showing a front structure of a main body frame 12 constituting the pachinko machine 10. is there. 2 and 3, the configuration in the game area of the pachinko machine 10 is left blank for convenience.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10. The outer frame 11 is attached to a so-called island facility when installed in the game hall. The outer frame 11 is in a state in which wooden plate materials are combined in a rectangular frame shape as a whole, and is configured by fixing each plate material with a detachable fastening member such as a small screw. Therefore, the structure can be easily reused (reused) compared to the conventional structure in which the plate members are assembled using nails and rivets. In the present embodiment, the outer dimension of the outer frame 11 is 809 mm (inner dimension 771 mm) and the outer dimension in the left and right direction is 518 mm (inner dimension 480 mm). In addition, you may comprise the outer frame 11 with metals, such as a synthetic resin and aluminum.

  A body frame 12 is supported at one side of the outer frame 11 so as to be openable and closable. The opening / closing axis is set to extend vertically to the left as viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, and the main body frame 12 can be opened forward with the opening / closing axis serving as the axis. Furthermore, since the pachinko machine 10 is provided with a game ball launching handle 18 on the right side, the main body frame 12 can be opened and closed around the side opposite to the game ball launching handle 18. It can be said. The main body frame 12 is made of synthetic resin, specifically ABS resin. By using the ABS resin, the main body frame 12 having a relatively low cost and high impact resistance can be obtained. The body frame 12 may be made of a metal such as aluminum. In the present embodiment, the outer frame 11 and the main body frame 12 constitute a gaming machine main body. As an alternative to the outer frame 11, an installation frame may be provided in advance on the game hall side, and the main body frame 12 may be assembled to the installation frame when the pachinko machine 10 is installed in the game hall. In such a configuration, the main body frame 12 constitutes a gaming machine main body.

  A front plate 14 is provided at a lower position on the front side of the main body frame 12. The front plate 14 is formed in a horizontally long shape, and the width thereof is configured to substantially match the width of the main body frame 12. The front plate 14 includes a base portion 15 having a bulging portion 15a that bulges to the near side in a substantially central portion in the width direction, and a ball tray that is provided inside the bulging portion 15a of the base portion 15 and has a dish shape recessed downward. And a back wall panel 17 constituting a wall on the back side of the bottom plate 16. Since the base portion 15 is fixed to the main body frame 12 by a fastening member such as a screw, the base portion 15 constitutes an attachment portion for the main body frame 12. A game ball launching handle 18 is provided on the base portion 15 so as to protrude to the right side of the bulging portion 15a. The back wall panel 17 is provided with a ball discharge port 17 a so that the game balls discharged from the ball discharge port 17 a are stored in the lower plate 16.

  A slide-type ball removal lever 19 is provided on the front side of the bulging portion 15 a of the base portion 15. The ball removal lever 19 may be a push type. When the ball removal lever 19 is operated, a closing plate (not shown) provided on the bottom surface of the lower plate 16 moves integrally or via a link to open the ball removal hole, and the stored balls in the lower plate 16 are moved. It is configured to be discharged downward. The ball removal lever 19 is provided with a biasing member such as a coil spring that biases the ball removal lever 19 toward the side where the ball removal hole is closed, and the biasing force of the biasing member when the operation of the ball removal lever 19 is released. Thus, the closing plate returns to the open position of the ball hole. A speaker cover portion 17b in which a large number of small holes are gathered is formed at a position different from the ball outlet 17a of the back wall panel 17, and the output sound of the speaker 20 installed behind the panel 17 is the speaker cover. It is emitted forward through the portion 17b.

  The base part 15 is provided with an ashtray 21 on the left side of the bulging part 15a. The ashtray 21 is attached so as to be able to be reversed to the lower side on the front side so as to easily remove the butts and the like accumulated in the inside, and faces the base portion 15 on the right side surface and the back surface thereof. Although a specific illustration is omitted, a support shaft for cantilevering the ashtray 21 in a rotatable state is provided on the right side surface of the ashtray 21, and the ashtray 21 is disposed on the back as shown in the drawing. A locking portion that is locked to the base portion 15 is provided at a position that is open to the bottom. Most of the front plate 14 is formed of ABS resin in the same manner as the main body frame 12. The front plate 14 is exposed on the front side of the pachinko machine 10, but by molding with ABS resin, it is possible to apply plating to appropriate portions of the surface for the purpose of decoration or the like. In addition, since the ashtray 21 is disposed in the vicinity, the portion constituting the lower plate 16 and the back wall panel 17 is made of flame-retardant ABS resin, so that it is difficult to burn even if cigarettes are accidentally placed. It is preferable to configure as described above.

  A front door frame 13 as a front door is provided in a range excluding the front plate 14 on the front side of the main body frame 12 so as to cover the main body frame 12. Accordingly, the entire front side of the main body frame 12 is covered by the front plate 14 and the front door frame 13. The front door frame 13 is attached to the main body frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. Like the main body frame 12, the front door frame 13 can be opened forward with an opening / closing axis extending vertically to the left when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. It is like that. The front door frame 13 is formed of ABS resin, like the front plate 14. The front door frame 14 is exposed on the front side of the pachinko machine 10, but by molding it with ABS resin, it is possible to plate an appropriate portion of the surface for the purpose of decoration or the like.

  A lower portion of the front door frame 13 is provided with a bulging portion 22 that bulges to the near side above the lower plate 16, and an upper plate 23 that opens upward is provided inside the bulging portion 22. . The upper plate 23 is a ball receiving tray for temporarily storing game balls paid out from a payout device to be described later and guiding them to the game ball launching device side while aligning them in a line. A ball removal lever 24 for the upper plate 23 is provided on the right side on the front side of the bulging portion 22, and when this ball removal lever 24 is operated, a ball removal passage (near the most downstream portion of the upper plate 23 ( (Not shown) is opened, and the stored balls in the upper plate 23 are discharged to the lower plate 16. In addition, the upper plate 23 can also be comprised with a flame-retardant ABS resin similarly to the lower plate 16 grade | etc.,. A push-type time switch 108 that can be operated by the player is provided at the center of the front side of the bulging portion 22. The time switch 108 is provided with a touch sensor (not shown), and when the player presses the time switch 108, a detection signal is output to the main controller 271 to be described later.

  In the pachinko machine 10, a glass door frame and a front decoration frame are individually provided, and these can be opened and closed with respect to the front frame (corresponding to the main body frame of the present embodiment), and an upper plate is provided on the front decoration frame. Unlike the conventional configuration, the glass door frame and the front decoration frame are integrated into a front door frame 13, and the upper plate 23 is provided integrally with the front door frame 13. In this case, since the glass door frame and the front decoration frame are integrated into the front door frame 13, the strength of the glass support structure can be improved in the front door frame 13. That is, in the present pachinko machine 10, for the purpose of extending the game area, a large glass 137 is mounted on the front door frame 13 along with the expansion of the game area. Therefore, although the frame portion around the glass becomes narrow and there is a concern about the problem of strength reduction, sufficient strength of the glass support structure can be secured by providing a frame portion integrated with the upper plate below the glass. The vertical and horizontal dimensions of the glass 137 are generally 405 mm × 405 mm, whereas the pachinko machine 10 has 453 mm × 434 mm.

  The front door frame 13 is extended downward so as not to interfere with the game ball launching handle 18 at least when opening and closing the front door frame 13. Specifically, the dimension La from the lower end of the pachinko machine to the lower end of the front door frame 13 is, for example, about 201 mm in the existing model, whereas the present pachinko machine 10 is about 30 mm smaller, about 172 mm. It has become. In addition, along with this, the dimension Lb from the lower end of the pachinko machine to the upper end of the upper plate 23 is also reduced, which is about 298 mm in the existing model, for example, is about 261 mm in the present pachinko machine 10. Here, by lowering the position of the upper plate 23, the distance in the vertical direction from the tip of the nozzle of the ball lending device arranged side by side on the left side of the pachinko machine 10 in the game hall becomes large, and there is a concern that the lending of the lending ball will be lost. However, in the present embodiment, the rising portion 22a in which the wall surface of the bulging portion 22 is made higher than the other wall surface is formed in the left side portion that is a rental ball discharge portion from the nozzle. Thereby, even if it has the structure which lowered | hung the position of the upper plate 23, inconveniences, such as spilling of a rental ball, are eliminated. The height dimension of the rising portion 22a may be anything that matches the lowered dimension of the upper plate 23, and the maximum height dimension is 25 mm in the present embodiment.

  In the front door frame 13, the bulging portion 22 for forming the upper plate is provided so as to bulge greatly toward the front side, but other portions above the upper plate 23 (annular electric decoration portion 102 and the like to be described later) ) Is restricted to bulge to the near side to avoid interference with the nozzle of the ball lending device. Specifically, the dimension from the outer frame 11 toward the front side is limited to 45 to 50 mm.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the main body frame 12 is mainly composed of a resin base 25 whose outer shape is substantially the same as that of the outer frame 11, and a substantially circular window hole 26 is formed at the center of the resin base 25. Is formed. A game board 30 is detachably mounted on the rear side of the resin base 25. As shown in FIG. 4, the game board 30 is made of a substantially rectangular plywood, and is attached in a state where the peripheral edge thereof is in contact with the back side of the resin base 25. That is, the game board 30 is attached from the rear of the pachinko machine 10, and only the substantially central portion of the front part of the game board 30 is exposed to the front side of the main body frame 12 through the window hole 26 of the resin base 25. Note that the gaming board 30 has a length in the vertical direction of 476 mm and a length in the horizontal direction of 452 mm, as in the prior art.

  Next, the structure of the game board 30 is demonstrated based on FIG. The game board 30 is formed with a plurality of large and small openings penetrating in the front-rear direction by being subjected to router processing. Each opening is provided with a general winning port 31, a variable winning device 32, an operating port 33, a through gate 34, a variable display unit 35, and the like. Actually, the general winning port 31, the variable winning device 32, the operating port 33, the through gate 34, and the variable display unit 35 are attached to the surface of the game board by wood screws or the like. In the present embodiment, the variable display unit 35 is disposed substantially at the center of the game board 30, the operation port 33 is disposed below the variable display unit 35, and the variable winning device 32 is disposed further below. Further, through gates 34 are arranged on both the left and right sides of the variable display unit 35, and a plurality of general winning holes 31 are arranged on both sides of the lower part of the game board 30. The operating port 33 is additionally provided with an electric accessory 39 that is activated (opened) under a predetermined condition. When a game ball enters the general winning port 31, the variable winning device 32, and the operating port 33, it is detected by a detection switch which will be described later, and based on the detection result, the upper plate 23 (in some cases, the lower plate 16) is detected. A predetermined number of prize balls are paid out. In addition, an out port 36 is provided at the lowermost part of the game board 30 so that game balls that have not entered various winning ports etc. are guided through the out port 36 to a ball discharge path (not shown). It has become. The out port 36 is formed by cutting out the substantially lower center of the game board 30 in an inverted U shape. Therefore, compared to the conventional configuration in which the out port is formed in a hole shape, it is easier to form the out port (however, in FIG. 4, the rail unit 50 is provided on the front side so that the out port 36 is closed. Is shown). The game board 30 is provided with a large number of nails for appropriately dispersing and adjusting the falling direction of the game balls, and various members (functions) such as a windmill 37 are disposed.

  Notches 38 as recesses are formed at a plurality of locations on the left and right sides of the game board 30 so as to avoid interference with the protruding regions from the left and right sides of the body frame 12 that is the assembly partner.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, the position of the upper plate 23 is lowered, and accordingly, the position of the game ball intake port provided in the most downstream portion of the upper plate 23 is also lowered. In this case, in the conventional configuration in which the game ball inlet is at a relatively high position, the game ball inlet and the game board 30 overlap each other, and the game board 30 has a notch corresponding to the game ball inlet. In this pachinko machine 10, the game ball intake port and the game board 30 do not overlap each other by lowering the game ball intake port. No formation is necessary. Therefore, it becomes an advantageous configuration in the manufacturing process of the game board 30.

  The variable display unit 35 is provided with a first symbol display device 41 for variably displaying the first symbol (special symbol) with a winning at the operation port 33 as a trigger. The variable display unit 35 is provided with a center frame 43 so as to surround the first symbol display device 41. A holding lamp 44 corresponding to the first symbol display device 41 is provided on the upper portion of the center frame 43. The number of times that the game ball has passed through the operation port 33 is held up to 4 times, and the number of the hold is displayed by turning on the hold lamp 44. Note that the hold lamp 44 may be configured so as to be variably displayed on a part of the first symbol display device 41. Further, in the upper center of the center frame 43, there is provided a second symbol display device 42 for variably displaying the second symbol (ordinary symbol) with the passage of the through gate 34 as a trigger. A holding lamp 46 corresponding to the second symbol display device 42 is provided below the center frame 43. The number of times that the game ball has passed through the through gate 34 is held up to a maximum of 4 times, and the number of the held balls is displayed when the hold lamp 46 is turned on. Note that the hold lamp 46 may be configured so as to be variably displayed on a part of the first symbol display device 41, similarly to the hold lamp 44.

  The first symbol display device 41 as a symbol display device is configured as a liquid crystal display device having a relatively large liquid crystal display of 8 inches, and the display content is controlled by a display control device described later. On the first symbol display device 41, for example, the first symbols are displayed side by side in the top, middle and bottom, and these symbols are variably displayed as they are scrolled in the horizontal direction. In addition, the 1st symbol display device 41 is equipped with liquid crystal displays of 10 inches other than 8 inches, 7 inches, etc., equipped with a wide size display, or other types such as CRT, dot matrix, 7 segments, etc. A display screen may be configured.

  The 2nd symbol display apparatus 42 is provided with the display part 45 which displays 2 types of 2nd symbols, for example, "(circle)" and "x". When the game ball passes through the through gate 34, the display symbol (second symbol) of the display unit 45 fluctuates, and when the variation display stops at a predetermined symbol (for example, “◯” symbol), the operation port 33. The electric accessory 39 attached to is opened for a predetermined time. Specifically, when the game ball passes through the through gate 34, each LED built in the back of the portion marked with “O” and “X” is alternately lit, and finally “O Only “LED” corresponding to one of “” and “×” is turned on. The display unit 45 is configured to be variably displayed by alternately lighting a plurality of lamps (LEDs), or to be variably displayed on a part of the first symbol display device 41 (liquid crystal display device). There may be.

  The variable winning device 32 is normally in a closed state in which game balls cannot be won or difficult to win, and can be switched to a predetermined open state in which the game balls are likely to win in a special game state (hereinafter referred to as jackpot). It has become. More specifically, when a game ball wins in the operating port 33, the first symbol display device 41 displays the first symbol in a variable manner, and when the confirmed symbol after the stop is a combination of specific symbols set in advance, a big hit is given. Occur. The variable winning device 32 is configured to be in a predetermined open state so that the game ball can easily win. As an opening mode of the variable prize winning device 32, a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, ten) of winnings is defined as one round, and the following is performed on condition that a winning is made to a continuous prize opening in the variable prize winning device 32. In general, it is assumed that the condition for transition to a round is satisfied, and the variable prize-winning device 32 is repeatedly opened up to a maximum of a plurality of rounds (for example, 15 rounds).

  A rail unit 50 is attached to the game board 30 as a rail member for guiding the game ball launched from the game ball launching device to the upper part of the game board 30. The launched game ball is guided to a predetermined game area through the rail unit 50. The rail unit 50 is composed of a ring-shaped resin molded product, and more specifically, a fluorine-containing polycarbonate resin is used to reduce frictional resistance. The rail unit 50 includes an inner rail portion 51 and an outer rail portion 52 that are provided in an inner and outer double. The inner rail portion 51 is formed in a substantially annular shape except for about 1/4 of the upper portion, and the outer rail portion 52 surrounds the upper open area of the inner rail portion 51 and is parallel to the left side portion of the inner rail 51. Are formed in a substantially semi-annular shape.

  The inner rail portion 51 is integrally formed with other resin portions, and is provided to stand substantially vertically on the surface of the game board 30. Further, the outer rail portion 52 has a support portion 52a that is integrally molded with other resin portions in the same manner as the inner rail portion 51, and is provided substantially upright on the surface of the game board 30. A sliding plate 52b is attached to the inner surface of 52a to make the flight of the game ball smoother. The sliding plate 52b is made of a long metal strip made of stainless steel, and is supported by the support portion 52a at a plurality of locations. In such a case, a guide rail is constituted by the inner rail portion 51 and the outer rail portion 52, and a ball guide passage is formed by a portion where these rail portions 51 and 52 face each other with a predetermined interval. In addition, in the site | part which the inner and outer rail parts 51 and 52 oppose, each rail part 51 and 52 is connected by the contact part 53 with the game board 30, and a ball | bowl guide path is formed in the groove shape open | released to the near side. Has been.

  In the rail unit 50, a return ball prevention member 54 is attached to a portion (left upper portion in FIG. 4) from which the game ball jumps out of the ball guide passage, and a portion corresponding to the maximum flight portion of the jumped game ball (FIG. 4). In the upper right part), a return rubber 55 is attached. The return ball preventing member 54 prevents a situation in which a game ball that has once jumped from the ball guide path to the upper part of the game board 30 returns to the ball guide path. In addition, the game ball launched at a predetermined momentum or more hits the return rubber 55 and is rebounded toward the center of the game area.

  An arc-shaped flange 56 projecting outward is formed on the outer periphery of the rail unit 50. The flange 56 constitutes a mounting surface for the game board 30. When the rail unit 50 is attached to the game board 30, the flange 56 is brought into contact with the game board 30, and in this state, screws or the like are inserted into the plurality of through holes formed in the flange 56 and the game board 30. The rail unit 50 is fastened to 30. Here, the upper and lower and left and right ends of the rail unit 50 are formed in a substantially linear shape. That is, the flanges 56 are cut off at the upper and lower and left and right ends of the rail unit 50 so that the rail diameter can be expanded in a limited area in the pachinko machine 10, that is, the game area on the game board 30 can be expanded. It has become. The rail unit 50 is disposed such that the position of the gaming area on the gaming board 30 that is the maximum width reaches the left and right end positions of the gaming board 30. Note that, among the parts corresponding to the ball guide passages of the rail unit 50, in particular, with respect to the game ball receiving part, the corresponding flange 56 is provided from others in order to firmly attach the rail unit 50 and stabilize the flight of the game ball. There are also many screws (three in this embodiment, two in the other).

  A convex portion 57 is formed at the entrance of the ball guide passage between the inner rail portion 51 and the outer rail portion 52 so as to close a part of the ball guide passage. The convex portion 57 is formed so as to extend downward from the outer peripheral portion of the inner rail portion 51, and has a function of guiding a foul ball that does not reach the game area and flows backward in the ball guide passage to the foul ball passage 76 (see FIG. 3). Have The lower right corner and the lower left corner of the game board 30 are spaces (Sa, Sb in the figure) for sticking seals and plates such as certificate stamps, and in order to secure this attachment space, the flange 56 Notches 58a and 58b are formed in the upper and lower portions. By adopting a configuration in which a sticker such as a stamp is directly pasted on the game board 30, it is difficult to improperly paste the stamp or the like.

  In the game board 30, a relay terminal hole 59 penetrating in the front-rear direction is provided in the upper left part outside the rail unit 50, and through this relay terminal hole 59, a connector for connecting a relay terminal plate installed on the back of the game board 60 is exposed to the front side of the pachinko machine 10.

  Next, the game area will be described. The board surface of the game board 30 is divided into inner and outer areas by a rail unit 50 (inner and outer rail portions 51 and 52), and an inner area divided into a substantially circular shape is a game area. In particular, in the present embodiment, the game area divided on the board surface of the game board 30 is configured to be much larger than before. In the present embodiment, the distance from the uppermost point of the outer rail portion 52 to the lower part of the game board 30 is 445 mm (58 mm longer than the conventional product), and the extreme left position of the inner rail portion 51 from the extreme left position of the outer rail portion 52. The distance between them is 435 mm (50 mm longer than the conventional product). The distance from the extreme left position of the inner rail portion 51 to the extreme right position of the inner rail portion 51 is 418 mm.

  In the present embodiment, the game area is an area of a ball guide passage that is an opposite part of the inner and outer rail parts 51 and 52 among the areas surrounded by the inner rail part 51 and the outer rail part 52 when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. It demonstrates as an area | region remove | excluding. That is, since the game area does not include the ball guide path portion, the left limit position toward the game area is specified by the inner rail portion 51, not by the outer rail portion 52. Further, the right limit position toward the game area is specified by the inner rail portion 51, the lower limit position of the game area is specified by the lower end position of the game board 30 in which the out port 36 is formed, and the upper limit position of the game area. Is specified by the outer rail portion 52. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the width of the gaming area (maximum width in the left-right direction) is 418 mm, and the height of the gaming area (maximum width in the vertical direction) is 445 mm.

  Here, the width of the gaming area is preferably at least 380 mm. More preferably, it is 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 460 mm or more. That is, the width dimension of the game area is preferably as large as possible from the viewpoint of game area expansion. The height of the game area is preferably at least 400 mm. 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 is good also as 470 mm or more or 480 mm or more. In other words, the height of the game area is preferably as large as possible from the viewpoint of game area expansion. In addition, about the combination of the said width | variety and height, it can be set as what combined the said numerical value arbitrarily. If the width or height of the game area exceeds a certain value, a part of the game area may exceed the board surface of the game board 30, but other members may be placed along the game board surface in the area beyond the game area. What is necessary is just to supplement by providing.

  In the present embodiment, the ratio of the area of the game area to the surface of the game board 30 is about 70%, which is a much larger area ratio than before. Note that the area ratio of the game area to the surface of the game board 30 has been only about 50% in the related art, so that the game board 30 having the same size as the conventional one is used as in the present embodiment. So, it can be said that the game area is considerably expanded. It should be noted that the external shape of the pachinko machine 10 is almost uniform among manufacturers for the convenience of installation in the game hall, and in the situation where the size of the game board 30 must be the same, the surface of the game board 30 as described above. Increasing the ratio of the area of the gaming area to about 20% is very significant from the viewpoint of expanding the gaming area. Here, the ratio is preferably at least 60% or more. More preferably, it is 65% or more, More preferably, it is 70% or more. Further, if it is 75% or more exceeding the case of this embodiment, it is more desirable. Furthermore, it may be 80% or more. In order to secure 80% or more, it is difficult to make the shape of the game area into a substantially circular shape. Therefore, it is preferable to have a shape in which the corner (for example, the lower right corner or the upper right corner) is expanded. .

  Moreover, 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 a much larger area ratio than before. The area ratio of the game area to the area on the front side of the entire pachinko machine 10 is desirably 35% or more. Of course, it may be 40% or more, 45% or more, or 50% or more.

  In relation to the expansion of the game area, the through gates 34 located on both sides of the variable display unit 35 have a guide mechanism that allows the game balls that have passed through the gate 34 to be moved toward the center. As a result, even when the game area is expanded in the left-right direction, the game ball can be guided toward the central operation port 33 and the variable winning device 32, and thus the game area is expanded. As a result, a decrease in interest due to the difficulty of winning the game ball is suppressed. Further, since the game area is expanded in the left-right direction, even if a relatively large variable display unit 35 is provided at the center of the game area, the through-gate 34, the windmill 37, and a plurality of nails are provided on the left and right sides of the variable display unit 35. (Guide nails such as a triangular nail for guiding the game ball to the center) and other objects can be provided with a margin, and the flow of game balls in the game areas on the left and right sides of the variable display unit 35 It is not monotonous, and you can fully enjoy the behavior of the game ball.

  Notches 38 are formed on both the left and right sides of the game board 30 to avoid interference with the protruding areas from the left and right sides of the main body frame 12, and the maximum width of the game area on the game board 30 in the rail unit 50 It has already been described that the position reaches the left and right end positions of the game board 30, but as will be described later, reinforcing members (bearing brackets 235: FIG. 9) provided on the left and right side portions of the main body frame 12. The game board 30 is attached to the main body frame 12 so as to have a width that leaves an area for arranging the locking device (the base frame 247, the interlocking rod 248, etc .: see FIG. 9). For these reasons, the game area is being expanded.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 3, in the resin base 25, below the window hole 26 (game board 30), a launch rail 61 for guiding the game ball immediately after being launched from the game ball launcher is attached. Yes. The firing rail 61 is fixedly attached to the resin base 25 via a metal plate 62 behind the firing rail 61, and is configured to extend linearly at a predetermined firing angle (launch angle). Accordingly, the game ball that is launched in accordance with the turning operation of the game ball launch handle 18 is first launched obliquely upward along the launch rail 61 and then guided to the game area through the ball guide path. As described above, since the curvature of the ball guide passage is reduced by greatly expanding the game area as compared with the conventional game area, a device for stabilizing the launch ball is required. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the launch position of the game ball is lowered so that the inclination angle (launch angle) of the launch rail 61 is somewhat larger than the existing one (that is, the launch rail 61 is raised), and By forming the launch rail 61 so as to extend from the launch position of the game ball launcher to a position beyond the center position (out port 36) of the game area, the launch rail 61 is made longer than the existing one and sufficiently long. The ball guide distance is secured. Thereby, the game ball launched from the game ball launching device can be guided to the ball guide passage in a more stable state. Further, in order to stabilize the launch ball, the metal plate 62 provided with the launch rail 61 is enlarged, and the metal plate 62 is screwed at a number of locations (15 to 20 in this embodiment). Thus, the launch rail 61 is firmly positioned with respect to the game board 30.

  There is a predetermined gap between the firing rail 61 and the ball guide passage, and a foul ball passage 76 is provided below the gap. Therefore, if the game ball launched from the game ball launching device does not reach the return ball prevention member 54 and returns as a foul ball in the ball guide passage, the foul ball passes through the foul ball passage 76 to the lower plate 16. To be discharged. Incidentally, in the case of the present embodiment, the length of the launch rail 61 is about 240 mm, and the length of the gap (the length on the extension line of the launch rail 61) leading to the foul ball passage 76 at the tip of the launch rail is about 40 mm. .

  When the foul balls flow backward in the ball guide passage, most of them flow along the outer rail portion 52 and fall downward when reaching the lower end portion of the outer rail portion 52. Some rampage in the ball guide passage and jump to the inner rail 51 side. At this time, the splashed foul ball hits the convex portion 57 at the entrance of the ball guide passage and is guided to the foul ball passage 76. Thereby, all of the foul balls are reliably guided to the foul ball passage 76, and interference between the foul balls and the game balls to be fired next is suppressed.

  Although detailed disclosure of the drawings is omitted, one game ball is supplied to the game ball launching device one by one from the ball outlet on the front door frame 13 side (ball outlet leading from the most downstream portion of the upper plate 23). At this time, since the launch position of the game ball is lowered in this embodiment, the drop from the exit of the ball on the front door frame 13 side to the launch position becomes large, Guide members 63 and 64 are installed on the front side. Thereby, the game ball supplied from the ball exit on the front door frame 13 side is always set at a predetermined launch position, and a stable launch operation can be realized. In addition, the game ball launching device is provided with a ball striking rod that is supported so as to be rotatable about the base end portion, and a game ball is launched along with the rotation of the ball striking ball. It is rare. Therefore, while aiming to reduce the weight of the hitting ball by changing the material to a light metal such as aluminum and reducing the size of the hitting shaft, the head portion of the hitting ball (opposite to the base end) is required to ensure sufficient firing force. A weight is provided at the tip of the side. Thereby, sufficient and stable launch of the game ball can be realized. By providing the weight portion of the hitting ball projecting upward, the hitting ball can be easily picked or caught, and the effect of facilitating adjustment of the hitting strength of the hitting tip can be obtained.

  In addition, a pair of left and right discharge ports 66 and 67 are formed on the left side of the launch rail 61 on the front surface of the main body frame 12, and the game balls discharged from the discharge ports 66 and 67 are placed in front of the upper plate 23 or A game ball guide unit 70 for guiding one of the lower dishes 16 is attached. For convenience, in the following description, the discharge port 66 is also referred to as a first discharge port, and the discharge port 67 is also referred to as a second discharge port. These discharge ports 66 and 67 communicate with a game ball distribution unit 245 (see FIG. 10) provided on the back surface of the main body frame 12, and game balls are basically discharged from the first discharge port 66. When the passage leading to the upper plate 23 including the first outlet 66 is filled with game balls, the game balls are discharged from the second outlet 67 instead of the first outlet 66.

  The game ball guide unit 70 is configured to be visible with a transparent resin material such as polycarbonate resin, and between the main body frame 12 and the front door frame 13 with the front door frame 13 closed with respect to the main body frame 12. It is formed so that the thickness is comparatively thin so that it can be accommodated. The game ball guide unit 70 is integrally formed with the foul ball passage 76 described above. The game ball guide unit 70 is formed with a ball discharge passage 71 for communicating the discharge ports 66 and 67 with the lower plate 16. In the game ball guide unit 70, a communication port 72 communicating with the upper plate 23 is formed on the front side of the first discharge port 66 of the main body frame 12, and an opening / closing plate 73 is attached so as to close the communication port 72. ing. The opening / closing plate 73 is rotatably supported by a support shaft 74 and is always urged to a position where the communication port 72 is closed by a spring 75 as urging means.

  According to the above configuration of the game ball guide unit 70, the open / close plate 73 rises as shown in the figure by the urging force of the spring 75 when the front door frame 13 is opened, and the communication port 72 is closed. In this state, the game ball discharged from the first discharge port 66 is guided to the lower plate 16 through the ball discharge passage 71. Therefore, when the front door frame 13 is opened in a state where game balls are stored upstream of the communication port 72, the stored balls flow down to the lower plate 16 through the ball discharge passage 71 without spilling from the communication port 72. To do. That is, even in the present pachinko machine 10 in which the front decorative frame is omitted and the upper plate 23 is directly provided on the front door frame 13, the game on the upstream side of the communication port 72 when the front door frame 13 is opened. The inconvenience of spilling a ball can be prevented. On the other hand, in the state where the front door frame 13 is closed, the opening / closing plate 73 is pushed open against the biasing force of the spring 75 by the ball passage rod 138 (see FIG. 2) provided on the back surface of the front door frame 13. . In this state, the game ball discharged from the first discharge port 66 is guided to the upper plate 23 through the communication port 72. Accordingly, the game ball upstream of the communication port 72 is paid out to the upper plate 23. A lower plate full tank switch for detecting that the game ball discharged to the lower plate 16 is full (full tank) is attached to the downstream side of the ball discharge passage 71 of the game ball guide unit 70.

  The resin base 25 is provided with a substantially rectangular small window 78 at the lower right portion of the window hole 26. Accordingly, the stamp or the like attached to the lower right corner space (Sa in FIG. 4) of the game board 30 can be viewed through the small window 78. It is also possible to directly paste a stamp or the like on the game board 30 from the small window 78.

  A small window 79 is also provided in the resin base 25 at the upper left portion of the window hole 26. This small window 79 is provided in a position corresponding to the relay terminal hole 59 of the game board 30 described in FIG. 4 in substantially the same shape as that, and through the relay terminal hole 59 and the small window 79, the relay installed on the back of the game board. The connection connector 60 of the terminal board is exposed on the front side of the main body frame 12. In such a configuration, various lamps provided on the front door frame 13 side are electrically connected via the connection connector 60 exposed from the small window 79 of the main body frame 12 (resin base 25). A front door frame opening switch 27 for detecting the open state of the front door frame 13 is provided on the top of the resin base 25. The front door frame opening switch 27 has a pin that can be projected and retracted on the front surface of the resin base 25. When the front door frame 13 is closed with respect to the main body frame 12, the pin is pushed in and the front door frame 13 is closed. When the front door frame 13 is opened with respect to the main body frame 12, the pin returns to the protruding position and the opening of the front door frame 13 is detected. When the front door frame 13 is closed with respect to the main body frame 12, the resin base 25 comes into contact with metal fittings (reinforcing plates 131 to 134 shown in FIG. 5) on the back of the front door frame 13, and Metal pieces 28a and 28b are attached to connect the metal fittings to the main body frame 12 side for grounding. Therefore, the metal fittings on the back of the front door frame 13 are conducted to the locking device and the hinge fitting on the main body frame 12 side through the metal pieces 28a and 28b, and are grounded together with the locking device and the hinge fitting.

  A pair of upper and lower support brackets 81 and 82 are attached to the left end side (opening / closing axis line side) of the main body frame 12 as a support mechanism for supporting the front door frame 13 so that it can be opened and closed. The upper support fitting 81 is provided with a support hole 83 having a notch on the front side, and the lower support fitting 82 is provided with a protruding shaft 84 protruding upward. The specific configuration of the front door frame 13 supported by the support fittings 81 and 82 will be described later. Further, a pair of upper and lower metal fittings 155 and 156 (see FIG. 2) provided on the open end side on the back side of the front door frame 13 is inserted into the right end side (the side opposite to the opening / closing axis) of the main body frame 12. Insertion holes 87 and 88 are provided, respectively. The pachinko machine 10 is configured such that a locking device for locking the main body frame 12 and the front door frame 13 is hidden behind the main body frame 12. Therefore, the front door frame 13 is locked to the main body frame 12 so that it cannot be opened by locking the metal fittings 155 and 156 to the locking device via the insertion holes 87 and 88.

  A cylinder lock 91 as a key member for locking and unlocking the main frame 12 with respect to the outer frame 11 and locking and unlocking the front door frame 13 with respect to the main frame 12 is installed at the lower right corner of the main frame 12. Has been. The cylinder lock 91 is integrated with the locking device, and only the cylinder lock 91 of the locking device is provided in a state of protruding in front of the main body frame 12. In this case, the cylinder lock 91 is provided at a position different from the position that is the maximum width of the game area. The cylinder lock 91 has a function to cover both the locking and unlocking of the main body frame 12 and the locking and unlocking of the front door frame 13, and when the key inserted into the key hole is turned counterclockwise (counterclockwise direction) When the key is unlocked and the key is turned to the right (clockwise direction), the front door frame 13 is unlocked.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a vertically long cover member 92 is attached to the main body frame 12 so as to surround the cylinder lock 91. Although detailed illustration is omitted, the cover member 92 has locking portions (hooks) formed at the upper end portion and the lower end portion thereof. Therefore, the cover member 92 is attached to the main body frame 12 by locking the upper locking portion to the main body frame 12 side and sandwiching the lower locking portion between the main body frame 12 and the front plate 14. . The front door frame 13 is formed with a notch 145 corresponding to the shape of the cover member 92. When the front door frame 13 is closed, the cover member 92 together with the front door frame 13 constitutes the front portion of the pachinko machine. . When the front door frame 13 is closed, the flange formed on the cover member 92 is pressed by the front door frame 13 to prevent the cover member 92 from rattling.

  Next, the front door frame 13 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5 is a rear view of the front door frame 13.

  The front door frame 13 is formed with a window portion 101 as a viewing window so that almost the entire game area can be viewed from the front. The window portion 101 has a substantially oval shape that is nearly circular, and more specifically, a substantially central portion on the left and right sides of the window portion 101 is gently curved as compared to the upper and lower sides. The substantially central portion may have a linear shape. Above the window part 101 of the front door frame 13, the frame width of the narrowest part is about 61 mm. The frame width dimension in the present embodiment is substantially the same as the distance between the uppermost part of the outer rail portion 52 (the upper end of the game area) and the upper end of the main body frame 12 in the main body frame 12, and is 85 mm to This is significantly shorter than the conventional model having the frame width of about 95 mm. Thereby, the visibility of the upper area in the game area can be easily ensured, and the large variable display unit 35 can also be arranged relatively upward. The dimension of the frame width (narrowest part) above the window portion 101 is desirably 80 mm or less, more desirably 70 mm or less, and further desirably 60 mm or less. Of course, as long as a predetermined strength can be secured, the thickness may be 50 mm or less.

  The left and right frame portions of the front door frame 13 are restricted in reducing the frame width, and need a width dimension sufficient to ensure the strength of the front door frame 13 itself and the glass support strength. In the present embodiment, the narrowest part of the left and right frame parts has a frame width of about 44 mm. In this case, since the game area is greatly expanded in the pachinko machine 10, the frame width of the front door frame 13 is about 44 mm as described above on the left side when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, that is, on the opening / closing axis side. On the other hand, the distance between the left end position of the outer rail portion 52 of the rail unit 50 and the left end position of the main body frame 12 is about 21 mm, and the latter dimension is considerably small. That is, in this configuration, in a state where the front door frame 13 is closed, a part of the ball guide passage overlaps and is covered with the left frame portion of the front door frame 13. However, even if it becomes difficult to visually recognize the game ball in the ball guide passage, the ball guide passage is only a passing area until the game ball is guided to the game area, and the game where the player mainly enjoys the game. The game ball is not difficult to view in the area. Therefore, there is no trouble in actual game. As described above, it is possible to expand the game area without causing any trouble to the game, while ensuring sufficient strength and glass support strength of the front door frame 13.

  Small windows 107 to which a transparent resin is attached are provided on both the left and right sides of the lower end portion of the front door frame 13 so that a part of the surface of the main body frame 12 and the surface of the game board 30 (including certificate paper) can be visually recognized. The transparent resin attached to the small window 107 is formed in a flat shape so that the internal certificate paper or the like can be easily machine-read in a factory or the like. However, the small window 107 can be provided with a magnifying lens portion so that the hall operator or the like can easily see the internal certificate paper or the like.

  The front door frame 13 is provided with light emitting means such as various lamps around the periphery (for example, a corner portion). These light emitting means play a role of enhancing the effect of the game during the game by changing and controlling the light emission mode such as lighting and blinking according to the change of the game state at the time of big hit or predetermined reach. For example, an annular illumination part 102 incorporating light emitting means such as LEDs is provided symmetrically along the periphery of the window part 101, and an LED or the like is provided at the center of the annular illumination part 102 and at the top of the pachinko machine 10. There is provided a central illumination unit 103 incorporating the light emitting means. In the pachinko machine 10, the central lighting unit 103 functions as a jackpot lamp and notifies that the jackpot is being hit by performing lighting or blinking in the jackpot state. Further, around the upper plate 23, there is also provided an upper plate illumination unit 104 that also incorporates light emitting means such as LEDs. In addition, on the left and right sides of the central illumination unit 103, there are respectively provided a prize ball lamp 105 that is lit during award ball payout and an error display lamp 106 that is lit when a predetermined error occurs. The annular illumination part 102 includes an inner and outer double resin cover layer and a light emitting body (LED) with a launch plate accommodated inside the resin cover layer. The inner surface of each resin cover layer intersects with each layer vertically and horizontally. A protrusion (or a wavy protrusion) is provided in the direction to be turned. The outer resin cover layer is transparent, and the inner resin cover layer is colored. Therefore, if the annular illumination part 102 is caused to emit light, it is possible to realize the illumination in a state of being dispersed in a large number or in a state accompanied with a stereoscopic effect. A resin material containing glass powder may be used for the resin cover layer. Such a configuration of the resin cover layer can also be applied to other electric decoration parts (for example, the central electric decoration part 103 and the prize ball lamp 105).

  The front door frame 13 is provided with a ball rental operation portion 120 at a position below the window portion 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. A ball lending operation, a card return operation, and a card frequency check can be performed by the lending operation unit 120 in a state where a bill or a card is inserted into a card unit (a ball lending unit) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10. it can. That is, 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 paid out as long as the remaining amount exists on the card or the like. The return button 122 is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted into the card unit. The frequency display unit 123 displays remaining amount information such as a card. In a pachinko machine (so-called cash machine) in which game balls are rented directly from a ball lending device or the like to a top plate without using a card unit, the ball lending operation unit 120 is unnecessary. A decorative sticker or the like is attached to 120 installation portions. Thereby, in the configuration of the present pachinko machine 10 provided with the lending operation unit 120, the pachinko machine using a card unit (so-called CR machine) and the cash machine can be shared.

  On the back side of the front door frame 13, various metal reinforcing members are provided so as to surround the window portion 101. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, reinforcement plates 131, 132, 133, and 134 are respectively attached to the back side of the front door frame 13 and on the left and right and upper and lower outer sides of the window portion 101. These reinforcing plates 131 to 134 are connected in contact with each other, but resin parts 135 for avoiding direct contact are interposed at the connecting portions of the left and upper reinforcing plates 132 and 133 in the drawing. Thereby, the closed loop of the electric path by the reinforcing plates 131 to 134 is cut, and the generation of a magnetic field causing noise is prevented.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the mounting plates 151 and 152 are attached to the upper and lower ends of the reinforcing plate 131 on the opening / closing axis side which is the right side of FIG. And the assembly | attachment metal fittings 151 and 152 by the side of the front door frame 13 are attached with respect to the support metal fittings 81 and 82 (refer FIG. 3) by the side of the main body frame 12. FIG. That is, a shaft hole that opens to the lower surface is formed in the lower mounting bracket 152, and the protruding shaft 84 of the lower support bracket 82 is inserted into the shaft hole, while the upper mounting bracket 151 By inserting the shaft portion into the support hole 83 of the upper support fitting 81, the front door frame 13 is supported to be openable and closable with respect to the main body frame 12. Further, the reinforcing plate 131 is provided with an engaging claw 131a having a hook shape at an intermediate position thereof. The engaging claw 131a is formed in the hole 12a ( (See FIG. 3). Thereby, even in the pachinko machine 10 in which the front door frame 13 is configured in a form including the upper plate 23 and the upper and lower shaft support intervals are increased, the front door frame 13 can be prevented from being lifted at the intermediate position. Therefore, an illegal act or the like floating the front door frame 13 is suppressed.

  A pair of upper and lower hook metal fittings 155 and 156 having a hook shape are attached to the reinforcing plate 132 on the opposite side to the open / close axis on the left side of FIG. These metal fittings 155 and 156 extend rearward and are provided so as to correspond to the insertion holes 87 and 88 (see FIG. 3) provided in the main body frame 12. When the front door frame 13 is closed with respect to the main body frame 12, the metal fittings 155 and 156 are inserted into the insertion holes 87 and 88 on the main body frame 12 side, and are locked by the locking device.

  A resin case 136 is attached to the lower reinforcing plate 134 at a position facing the firing rail 61. The resin case 136 accommodates a circuit board for the ball rental operation unit 120. The back surface of the resin case 136 (the surface visible in FIG. 5) is flat, and constitutes the side wall of the firing rail 61 when the front door frame 13 is closed. Therefore, the game ball is prevented from spilling forward from the launch rail 61.

  A ball passage rod 138 is installed at a part of the lower reinforcing plate 134 cut out toward the back of the pachinko machine 10, and at least above the ball passage rod 138, also at the back of the pachinko machine 10. An eaves portion 139 extending toward the surface is provided. In this case, in a state where the front door frame 13 is closed on the main body frame 12 side, a ridge extending along the upper side of the communication port 72 on the main body frame 12 side enters between the ball passage rod 138 and the collar portion 139. Arranged. Therefore, even if a wire, a film, or the like is invaded from the ball passage rod 138 and an illegal act is attempted, it is very difficult to infiltrate the wire, the film, or the like into the game area. As a result, fraudulent acts performed using a wire, a film, or the like can be prevented.

  The reinforcing plates 131 to 134 described above also have a function as a metal frame for supporting the glass, and the inside of these reinforcing plates 131 to 134 is folded back to form a glass holding groove. Two rows of glass holding grooves are formed in the front and rear, and a pair of front and rear glasses 137 having a rectangular shape are held in each glass holding groove. Thereby, the two glass 137 is attached to the front and back at a predetermined interval.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the game area is expanded. Therefore, when the front door frame 13 is closed, the ball guide formed between the inner and outer rail portions 51 and 52 is used. A part of the passage is covered by the front door frame 13. Therefore, in the ball guide passage, a portion where the opening portion on the near side cannot be covered with the glass 137 is formed. In such a case, for example, when the game ball launched from the game ball launching device returns without reaching the return ball prevention member 54, the game ball jumps out of the ball guide passage or between the outer rail portion 52 and the glass 137. There is a risk of being caught in a gap that can be made. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a rail cover 140 is attached to the front door frame 13 so as to cover the front side opening portion of the ball guide passage. The rail cover 140 is a plate having a substantially arc shape, and is formed of a transparent resin. The rail cover 140 has an arc shape corresponding to the shape of the spherical guide passage, and covers a section from the base end portion of the spherical guide passage to the vicinity of the distal end portion along the peripheral edge portion of the window portion 101. ing. In particular, the size and shape of the rail cover 140 on the inner diameter side substantially match those of the inner rail portion 51. Further, at the right end portion of the rail cover 140 (that is, the portion that becomes the right end in the state of FIG. 5 where the rail cover 140 is attached to the front door frame 13), the portion where the ball guide passage protrudes from the side edge portion of the glass 137 A covering portion 141 for covering the surface is provided. With the above-described configuration of the rail cover 140, when the front door frame 13 is closed, the back surface of the rail cover 140 covers almost the entire area of the ball guide passage, so that the game ball jumps out of the ball guide passage. In addition, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a problem such as being caught in a gap formed between the outer rail portion 52 and the glass 137.

  Further, on the lower back side of the rail cover 140, a ridge 142 extending in an arc shape along the inner edge and protruding rearward is formed. The protrusion 142 is disposed so as to overlap the inner rail portion 51 in a state of entering the ball guide passage when the front door frame 13 is closed. Therefore, for example, even if a wire or a film is intruded through a gap between the front door frame 13 and the main body frame 12 to carry out an illegal act, the wire or the film is intruded into a game area inside the ball guide passage. Becomes very difficult. As a result, fraudulent acts performed using a wire, a film, or the like can be prevented. The protrusion 142 may be formed in a wider range, for example, along the entire area of the inner edge of the rail cover 140. According to such a configuration, it becomes difficult to infiltrate a wire, a film, or the like in a wider range, It is possible to more reliably prevent fraudulent acts that are performed using wires or films.

  Next, the configuration of the back surface of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. 6 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view showing the rear structure of the pachinko machine 10 for each main part.

  First, an overall outline of the rear configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. On the back side of the pachinko machine 10, various control devices (various control boards) are arranged so as to be lined up and down, left and right, or overlapped in the front and rear, and a game ball supply device for supplying game balls (Discharge mechanism), a protective cover made of resin, and the like are attached. In the present embodiment, the various control devices are separately mounted on two mounting bases to form two control board units, and these control board units are individually attached to the main body frame 12 or the back of the game board 30. ing. In this case, the main controller 271 (main board) and the audio lamp controller 272 (audio lamp control board) are mounted on one mounting base to form a unit, and the payout controller 311 (payout control board) and launch control. The apparatus 312 (launch control board) and the power supply apparatus 313 (power supply board) are mounted on the other mounting base to form a unit. Hereinafter, for the sake of 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”. Further, since the dispensing mechanism and the protective cover are integrated as one unit, and the resin portion is generally referred to as a back pack, the unit is referred to as a “back pack unit 203” here. The detailed configuration of each unit 201 to 203 will be described later.

  The first control board unit 201, the second control board unit 202, and the back pack unit 203 are configured to be detachable without using any tools or the like in units of units, and are provided with a support shaft part in a part to form the main body frame 12. Or it has the composition which can be developed to the back of game board 30. This is also a device for making it possible to easily check a hidden portion when the units 201 to 203 and other components are arranged one behind the other. Actually, as shown in the schematic diagram of FIG. 8, the first control board unit 201 having a substantially L-shape is arranged at substantially the center of the pachinko machine 10, and the second control board unit 202 is arranged therebelow. Yes. Further, the back pack unit 203 is disposed in a region partially overlapping with the first control board unit 201.

  The first control board unit 201 is provided with a support shaft part M1 at the left end as viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the first control board unit 201 can be rotated around the axis A by the support shaft part M1. ing. Further, the first control board unit 201 is provided with a fastening portion M2 made of Nylatch (registered trademark) on the right end portion thereof, that is, on the open end side opposite to the support shaft portion M1, and at the upper end portion with a locking claw. A portion M3 is provided, and the first control board unit 201 is held along the back surface of the main body of the pachinko machine 10 by the fastening portion M2 and the locking claw portion M3. Further, the second control board unit 202 is provided with a support shaft part M4 at the right end when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the second control board unit 202 can be rotated around the axis B by the support shaft part M4. It has become. Further, the second control board unit 202 is provided with a fastening portion M5 made of a ny latch or the like on the left end portion thereof, that is, the open end side opposite to the support shaft portion M4, and the second control board unit 202 performs the second control. The substrate unit 202 is held in a state along the back surface of the pachinko machine 10 main body. Further, the back pack unit 203 is provided with a support shaft portion M6 at the right end when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the back pack unit 203 is rotatable about an axis C by the support shaft portion M6. . Further, the back pack unit 203 is provided with a fastening portion M7 made of a ny latch or the like on the left end portion thereof, that is, on the open end side opposite to the support shaft portion M6, and at the upper end portion and the lower end portion, respectively, a rotating engagement member. Stop portions M8 and M9 are provided, and the back pack unit 203 is held along the back surface of the pachinko machine 10 main body by the fastening portions M7 and the locking portions M8 and M9.

  The support shaft portions M1, M4, and M6 that rotatably support the units 201 to 203 have a hinge structure that can be easily removed while the units 201 to 203 are opened from the back surface of the pachinko machine 10. Briefly, the first control board unit 201 is developed by releasing the fastening of the fastening part M2 and the locking claw part M3, rotating the unit 201 around the axis A, and expanding the unit 201. Lift in condition. Thereby, if there is no backpack unit 203, the first control board unit 201 can be removed. Further, with respect to the second control board unit 202, the fastening of the fastening portion M5 is released, the unit 202 is rotated about the axis B, is unfolded, and is lifted in that state. Thereby, the 2nd control board unit 202 can be removed. Further, with respect to the back pack unit 203, the fastening portion M7 is fastened and the locking portions M8 and M9 are unlocked, the unit 203 is rotated about the axis C, and is unfolded, and lifted in that state. Thereby, the back pack unit 203 can be removed.

  Here, the unfolding directions of the units 201 to 203 are not the same, and the first control board unit 201 opens to the left 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. In this case, since the first control board unit 201 is partially overlapped with the back pack unit 203, it is impossible to remove the first control board unit 201 without opening the back pack unit 203. Furthermore, since the first control board unit 201 and the back pack unit 203 are configured to expand in opposite directions, the back pack unit 203 must be opened largely beyond a predetermined angle or the unit 203 must be removed. For example, the first control board unit 201 cannot be removed. Accordingly, when attention is paid to removing the first control board unit 201, it is difficult to remove compared to the other units 202 and 203. Furthermore, since the back pack unit 203 cannot be opened unless the main body frame 12 is opened with respect to the outer frame 11 by key operation of the locking device, the first control board unit 201 is further removed. Has become difficult. A more specific configuration will be described later.

  Next, the back surface structure of the main body frame 12 and the game board 30 is demonstrated. 9 is a rear view showing a configuration in a state in which the game board 30 is assembled to the main body frame 12 and the units 201 to 203 are removed. FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the main body frame 12 as viewed from the rear. FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the game board 30 as viewed from the rear.

  The game board 30 is installed in a square frame-shaped installation area surrounded by the resin base 25 from the back side, and a plurality (four in this embodiment) of locking fixtures 211 and 212 provided on the main body frame 12. It is fixed so as not to fall backward. 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. 9 shows a locked state. The left and right three locking fixtures 211 are L-shaped fittings formed by bending metal pieces, and are configured not to protrude outward from the main body frame 12 when the game board 30 is fixed. Note that the locking fixture 212 at one lower portion is an I-shaped fastener made of synthetic resin.

  The variable display unit 35 disposed in the center of the game board 30 is provided with a synthetic resin frame cover 213 that covers the center frame 43 (see FIG. 4) from the back. At the rear end, the first symbol display device 41 and the display control device 214 as the control means and the display control means are detachably attached in a state where they are overlapped in the front-rear direction. In the frame cover 213, an LED control board for driving LEDs and the like built in the center frame 43 are disposed.

  A collective board unit 215 is provided on the back surface of the game board 30 so as to surround the variable display unit 35. The collective board unit 215 has a base formed of a synthetic resin such as an ABS resin as a thin plate-like frame body, and is attached so that the base surface is in contact with the back surface of the game board 30. The collective board unit 215 is provided with a game ball collecting mechanism for collecting game balls won in various winning ports, a winning detection mechanism for detecting winning of game balls in various winning ports, and the like. .

  The game ball collecting mechanism will be described below. A collecting passage corresponding to the game board opening of the general winning port 31, the variable winning device 32, and the operating port 33 and gathered at one place downstream of the collecting plate unit 215. 216 is formed. In addition, a discharge passage board 217 made of synthetic resin such as polycarbonate resin is attached to the main body frame 12 below the game board 30, and the discharge ball is placed on the discharge passage board 217, for example, in a game hall outside the pachinko machine 10. A discharge passage 218 is formed to guide the island facility or the like. Therefore, as illustrated in phantom lines in FIG. 9, all the game balls won in the general winning opening 31 and the like are gathered through the collection passage 216 of the gathering plate unit 215, and the discharge passage 218 of the discharge passage board 217 is further collected. Through the pachinko machine 10. Similarly, the out port 36 leads to the discharge passage 218, and the game balls that have not won any prize opening are also discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 through the discharge passage 218. In the above configuration, with the lower end surface of the game board 30 as a boundary, the collective plate unit 215 (collection passage 216) is provided on the upper side, and the discharge passage board 217 (discharge passage 218) is provided on the lower side. There is no overlap in the front-rear direction with respect to the game board 30. Therefore, when the game board 30 is removed from the main body frame 12, there is no inconvenience that the discharge passage board 17 prevents the game board from being removed.

  The discharge passage board 217 is disposed on the back side of the upper plate 23 in front of the pachinko machine 10, and a wire, a film, or the like is inserted from a ball discharge port (ball passage rod 138 in FIG. 2) leading to the upper plate 23. An illegal act such as allowing the wire, film or the like to enter the game area through the gap between the main body frame 12 and the discharge passage board 217 can be considered. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10, as shown in FIG. 10, the discharge passage board 217 has a height position corresponding to the upper position of the ball passage rod 138 so as to overlap the main body frame 12 and forward of the pachinko machine 10. An extending plate 219 was provided. Therefore, even if it tries to infiltrate a wire, a film, etc. from the clearance gap between the main body frame 12 and the discharge passage board 217, it will be obstructed by the plate 219, and it will be very difficult to infiltrate a wire, a film, etc. to a game area. Become. As a result, an illegal act such as forcibly opening the variable winning device 32 using a wire, a film, or the like can be prevented.

  Explaining the winning detection mechanism, the collective board unit 215 is provided with a winning port switch 221 at a position corresponding to the general winning port 31 on the front side of the game board 30, and a specific area switch 222 and a position corresponding to the variable winning device 32. A count switch 223 is provided. The specific area switch 222 is a switch that determines that a game ball that has won the variable winning device 32 during the jackpot has entered a specific area. The specific area is an area for determining whether or not a round can be updated, and is also referred to as a V zone. The count switch 223 is a switch that counts the number of game balls won in the variable winning device 32. In addition, an operation port switch 224 that detects a winning of a game ball to the operation port 33 is provided at a position corresponding to the operation port 33, and a passage of the game ball of the through gate 34 is detected at a position corresponding to the through gate 34. A gate switch 225 is provided. The prize opening switch 221 and the gate switch 225 are connected to the board relay board 226 through electric wiring, and the specific area switch 222 and the count switch 223 are connected to the big prize opening relay board 227. The board surface relay board 226 and the special winning opening relay board 227 are connected to the main controller 271. The operation port switch 224 is directly connected to the main controller 271 without using a relay board. Although not shown in the drawings, the variable winning device 32 is driven with a large winning opening solenoid for opening the opening / closing door of the large winning opening and a distribution plate for distributing the winning balls to a specific area or other areas. A winning ball distribution plate solenoid is provided, and the operating port 33 is provided with an operating port solenoid for opening the electric accessory 39 associated therewith.

  The detection results detected by the winning detection mechanism are taken into the main control device 271, and a payout command (the number of game balls to be paid out) corresponding to the winning situation at each time is sent from the main control device 271 to the payout control device 311. Sent. Then, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out by the output of the payout control device 311. Here, in the conventional so-called evidence ball system, the game balls won in various winning openings are once collected in a winning ball processing device, and the winning ball processing device confirms the presence of the winning balls one by one and then pays out. However, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a lot of game balls are paid out because the winning of the game balls is electrically detected for each prize opening and the payout is immediately performed. In this case, the payout can be performed promptly, and a winning ball processing apparatus is not required.

  The collective board unit 215 is provided with a board external terminal board 230 at the upper right part thereof. The panel external terminal board 230 has an output terminal for outputting a signal every time the variation of the first symbol is stopped (determined), and an output terminal for outputting a signal during a big hit or during the reduction of the variation time of the first symbol. And an output terminal for outputting a signal during the jackpot. And, through these output terminals, a signal relating to the game (the state on the game board 30 side) is output to the management control device on the game hall side. The board external terminal board 230 is attached to the assembly board unit 215 in an easily removable state. As shown in FIG. 9, a set handle 228 and a firing motor 229 including a hitting ball basket are provided on the lower left side on the back side of the main body frame 12.

  The assembly plate unit 215 is provided with an attachment mechanism for attaching the first control board unit 201. Specifically, as this mounting mechanism, a bearing bracket 231 extending in the vertical direction is provided in the lower left corner portion when viewed from the back surface of the game board 30, and the bearing bracket 231 has a pair of upper and lower bearing holes 231 a on the same axis. Is formed. In the game board 30, a pair of upper and lower fastening holes (specifically, a mounting hole for a ny latch) 232 is provided on the right side of the bearing fitting 231, and a locking claw piece 233 is provided above the bearing fitting 231. It has been.

  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 main body frame 12. Specifically, a long bearing fitting 235 is attached to the right end of the main body frame 12. The bearing fitting 235 also functions as a reinforcing member. As shown in FIG. 12, the bearing fitting 235 has a long plate-like fitting main body 236 that extends downward from the game board 30 and is erected rearward from the fitting main body 236 so that the second fitting is located at two lower portions. Bearing portions 237 for the control board unit 202 are formed, and bearing portions 238 for the back pack unit 203 are formed in two upper portions. Coaxial bearing holes are formed in the bearing portions 237 and 238, respectively. Note that the bearing portion 237 for the second control board unit 202 and the bearing portion 238 for the back pack unit 203 may be configured by individual bearing fittings. In addition, as a mounting mechanism for the second control board unit 202, the main body frame 12 has a pair of upper and lower fastening holes (specifically, mounting holes for a ny latch) 239 at the left end below the game board 30 installation area. Is provided. In addition, as a mounting mechanism for the back pack unit 203, the main body frame 12 is provided with a pair of upper and lower fastening holes (specifically, mounting holes for a ny latch) 240 at the left end of the game board 30 installation area. . Rotating fixtures 241, 242 for sandwiching and supporting the back pack unit 203 with the game board 30 at positions on the upper left, upper right and lower right of the game board 30 in the main body frame 12. 243 is provided. Since the back pack unit 203 stores a large amount of game balls in its upper part, the fixtures 241 and 242 for supporting the upper part of the back pack unit 203 should have a particularly strong strength. Desirably, a rotating fixture is used in the present embodiment.

  As described above, a long bearing fitting 235 is provided on the left and right sides of the main body frame 12 (right side in FIG. 9), while the left and right other sides (left side in FIG. 9) of the main body frame 12 are locked. A device is provided. The locking device includes a base frame 247 that extends in the vertical direction and is fixed to the main body frame 12, and a long interlocking rod 248 that is assembled to the base frame 247 so as to be movable in the vertical direction. The cylinder lock 91 is integrated with the lower part of the cylinder. The interlocking rod 248 moves in either the up or down direction by operating the cylinder lock 91. The interlocking bar 248 is provided with a pair of upper and lower bar brackets 249 having a hook shape. When the main body frame 12 is closed with respect to the outer frame 11, the bar bracket 249 is supported by a support bracket (on the outer frame 11 side). (Not shown) and locked by a locking device. In this case, when the interlocking rod 248 moves upward by the operation of the cylinder lock 91, the locking of the main body frame 12 with respect to the outer frame 11 is released. On the contrary, when the interlocking rod 248 moves downward by the operation of the cylinder lock 91, the locking of the front door frame 13 with respect to the main body frame 12 is released.

  In the above configuration in which the bearing bracket 235 and the locking device (base frame 247, interlocking rod 248, etc.) are distributed to the left and right sides of the main body frame 12, these bearing bracket 235 and locking device (base frame 247, interlocking rod 248, etc.) are arranged. The game board 30 is attached to the main body frame 12 so as to have a width that leaves an area for placing a). As described above, the game area is also expanded by this.

  In the lower right portion of the game board 30 on the back surface of the main body frame 12, a game ball distribution unit 245 for distributing game balls paid out by a payout mechanism, which will be described later, to any of the upper plate 23, the lower plate 16 or the discharge passage 218 is provided. It has been. The game ball distribution unit 245 has a left opening 245a that communicates with the upper plate 23 through the first discharge port 66, and a central opening 245b that communicates with the lower plate 16 through the second discharge port 67, and the right opening. Each passage is formed so that the portion 245c communicates with the discharge passage 218. The game ball distribution unit 245 is firmly attached to the main body frame 12 with screws or the like. Therefore, the floating at the installation site of the game ball distributing unit 245 is prevented, and an illegal act caused by entering a wire, a film, or the like from the gap can be prevented. Note that a synthetic resin speaker box 246 is attached to the lower end portion of the main body frame 12 to surround the back of the speaker 20 installed on the back side of the back wall panel 17, and the speaker box 246 transmits the speaker sound to the rear. The sound quality in the low frequency range is improved by functioning so as not to miss.

  Next, the configuration of the first control board unit 201 will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 is a front view of the first control board unit 201, FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the unit 201, FIG. 15 is an exploded perspective view of the unit 201, and FIG. 16 is an exploded perspective view of the unit 201 viewed from the back. . FIG. 17 is a front view of a state in which the first control board unit 201 is attached to the back surface of the game board 30, and FIG. 18 is a side view of the game board 30 and the first control board unit 201 in this state.

  The first control board unit 201 has a mounting base 251 as a base member having a substantially L shape, and the main control device 271 and the sound lamp control device 272 are mounted on the mounting base 251. The main control device 271 as the control means and the game control means includes a CPU that controls the main control, a ROM that stores the game program, a RAM that stores necessary data according to the progress of the game, a port that communicates with various devices, Encapsulating means comprising a main board including a random number generator used in various lotteries, a clock pulse generating circuit used for time counting and synchronization, etc., and the main board is made of a transparent resin material or the like Are accommodated in a substrate box 273. The substrate box 273 includes a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box base and a box cover that covers the opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected so as not to be unsealed by a sealing unit 274 as sealing means, whereby the substrate box 273 is sealed.

  As long as the sealing unit 274 is configured to connect the box base and the box cover so that they cannot be opened, any configuration can be applied. Here, as shown in FIG. 14 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. Sealing processing by the sealing unit 274 prevents unauthorized opening after the sealing, and makes it possible to detect such a situation quickly and easily even if unauthorized opening is performed. It is possible to perform the sealing process again even after it has been performed. That is, the sealing process is performed by inserting the locking claw into the long hole of at least one sealing member among the five sealing members constituting the sealing unit 274. When the substrate box 273 is opened, such as when a failure occurs in the accommodated main substrate or when the main substrate is inspected, the connection between the sealing member into which the locking claw is inserted and the other 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 the history of opening the substrate box 273 is left in the substrate box 273, it can be easily found that the unauthorized opening has been performed by looking at the substrate box 273.

  The sound lamp control device 272 includes, for example, a CPU for controlling sound and lamp display in accordance with instructions from the main control device 271 or the display control device 214, and a sound lamp control board including ROM, RAM, various ports, and the like. The sound lamp control board is housed in a board box 275 made of a transparent resin material or the like. A power relay board 276 is mounted on the sound lamp control device 272, and the power of the power supply device 313 is supplied to the display control device 214 and the sound lamp control device 272 via the power relay board 276. . The board box 273 of the main controller 271 and the board box 275 of the sound lamp controller 272 both correspond to case members.

  The mounting base 251 is made of a synthetic resin such as a polycarbonate resin, and is colored opaque, for example, green or blue. However, the mounting base 251 may be colorless and transparent or translucent. Two flat substrate mounting surfaces 252 and 253 are provided on the surface of the mounting base 251. These substrate mounting surfaces 252 and 253 constitute a mounting portion, extend in a direction orthogonal to the vertical and horizontal directions, and are formed with a step in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 10. Standing portions 254 erected from the substrate mounting surface 252 are integrally formed on the upper edge portion and the lower edge portion of the substrate mounting surface 252, respectively. The main controller 271 is disposed on one board mounting surface 252 that extends horizontally, and the sound lamp controller 272 is disposed on the other board mounting surface 253 that extends vertically. At this time, the upper and lower sides of main controller 271 are supported by upright portions 254. The sound lamp control device 172 is fixed to the board mounting surface 253 with screws or the like at a plurality of locations.

  Here, as shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the substrate mounting surface 252 is formed with horizontally-long through-holes 256 as holes at two places on the left and right. On the other hand, the board box 273 of the main controller 271 is provided with a rotation operation type locking tool 277 as a fastening member at two places on the left and right sides of the back surface thereof. The locking tool 277 includes a support shaft 277a erected on the back surface of the substrate box 273, and a knob portion 277b provided to be rotatable at an angle of 90 degrees at the tip of the support shaft 277a.

  When the main controller 271 is mounted on the board mounting surface 252, the main controller 271 is placed so that the knob 277 b of the locking tool 277 is inserted into the left and right through holes 256 of the board mounting surface 252. Then, the knob 277b is rotated 90 degrees behind the substrate mounting surface 252 and operated to the lock position. By turning the knob 277b, the main controller 271 can be mounted on the board mounting surface 252 so as not to be removed. In this case, the main control device 271 cannot be removed unless the knob 277b is rotated again from the back side of the first control board unit 201 to return to the unlock position (unlocked). A deterrent effect is obtained against fraudulent acts such as removal.

  In the mounting base 251, the board mounting surface 252 for the main board is lifted by the left and right legs 259, and the board mounting surface 252 is separated from the back surface of the game board 30 when the mounting base 251 is mounted on the back surface of the game board 30. It is configured to be. In the space behind the substrate mounting surface 252, a substrate device such as a relay substrate and various wirings are appropriately arranged. In addition, a shielding part 257 for preventing entry of the board mounting surface 252 into the back space is provided between the left and right leg portions 259 below the substrate mounting surface 252 in the drawing. In such a configuration, the opening that leads to the space behind the substrate mounting surface 252 is shielded, so that a hand, a tool, or the like is prevented from being inserted into the back surface of the mounting base 251 from below the substrate mounting surface 252.

  Further, in a state where the first control board unit 201 is mounted on the back surface of the pachinko machine 10, the control board unit 201 is disposed adjacent to the variable display unit 35 as a picture display unit. In this case, among the openings leading to the space behind the substrate mounting surface 252, the upper opening is closed by the variable display unit 35, and a hand or a tool is inserted into the back surface of the mounting base 251 from above the substrate mounting surface 252. Is being prevented. In short, the opening leading to the space behind the substrate mounting surface 252 is closed by the shielding part 257 on the lower side, closed by the leg part 259 on the left and right sides, and closed by the variable display unit 35 on the upper side. As described above, in a state where the first control board unit 201 is mounted on the back surface of the pachinko machine 10, it is extremely difficult to release the locked state of the main control device 271 by the locking tool 277, and a desirable fraud countermeasure can be realized. .

  Further, in a state where the first control board unit 201 is mounted on the back surface of the pachinko machine 10, the upper part of the control board unit 201 is covered with the back pack unit 203 as a cover member. It is becoming more difficult to insert tools and tools.

  As described above, the first control board unit 201 cannot be removed unless the back pack unit 203 is opened at a predetermined angle or larger, or the unit 203 is not removed. The backpack unit 203 cannot be opened unless the main body frame 12 is opened with respect to the outer frame 11 by key operation. That is, if the main body frame 12 cannot be opened, the first control board unit 201 cannot be rotated or removed as a result, and the main controller 271 cannot be removed. Therefore, unauthorized replacement or theft of the main controller 271 can be effectively prevented. Opening the main body frame 12 with respect to the outer frame 11 by properly operating the locking device is an opening condition for opening the back pack unit 203.

  Here, the arrangement of the main controller 271 and the sound lamp controller 272 will be described in detail. The board mounting surface 252 for the main control device 271 and the board mounting surface 253 for the sound lamp control device 272 are configured as flat surfaces parallel to each other so as to be orthogonal to the L shape when viewed from the back surface of the pachinko machine 10. Is formed. At this time, as shown in FIG. 17, the board mounting surfaces 252 and 253 are formed so as to bypass the variable display unit 35 at the center of the game board 30, and further along the lower side and the left side of the game board 30. Each substrate mounting surface 252 and 253 is formed. Further, these substrate mounting surfaces 252 and 253 are formed in steps.

  When the main controller 271 and the audio lamp controller 272 are mounted on the board mounting surfaces 252 and 253, the main controller 271 is arranged on the front side when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the audio lamp controller 272 Placed on the side. In this case, since the substrate mounting surfaces 252 and 253 are formed with steps in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 10, each control is performed in a state where the main controller 271 and the sound lamp controller 272 are mounted on these substrate mounting surfaces 252 and 253. The devices 271 and 272 are arranged such that a part thereof overlaps the front and rear. That is, as can be seen in FIG. 14 and the like, main controller 271 is arranged in a state where a part thereof (about 1/3 in this embodiment) is floated. Therefore, the voice lamp control device 272 can be extended to a region overlapping the main control device 271. From another viewpoint, the main control device 271 can be extended to a region overlapping the voice lamp control device 272. Even within the limited size of the pachinko machine 10, it is possible to satisfactorily cope with the increase in size of the control boards 271 and 272, and the control devices 271 and 272 can be installed efficiently. In this case, the step between the substrate mounting surfaces 252 and 253 is made larger than the height dimension of the sound lamp control device 272. Therefore, even if the control devices 271 and 272 are three-dimensionally arranged, there is no inconvenience that interference occurs in the height direction. Further, 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 installed without difficulty. Note that lattice-like ribs 258 are provided on the back surface of the substrate mounting surface 252 to increase the support strength of the main controller 271.

  The board mounting surface 252 for the main controller 271 has a predetermined height from the game board 30 and is formed along the lower side of the game board 30 in order to secure a space behind it. As shown, the gaming board 30 can be made to stand on the floor F or the like with the first control board unit 201 attached to the gaming board 30. In this case, the game board 30 is self-supporting while being slightly inclined to the back side. Therefore, when a repair or replacement operation of the game board 30 is performed in a manufacturing factory or a game hall, a special jig for standing the game board 30 is not required, and effects such as improvement in workability can be obtained. It becomes like this.

  A pair of upper and lower retaining pins 261 are provided on the left end surface of the mounting base 251, and the first control board unit 201 is rotated with respect to the game board 30 by attaching the retaining pins 261 to the bearing fitting 231. Cantilevered so that it can move. A pair of upper and lower nai latches 262 are provided at the right end of the mounting base 251 as fasteners to be fitted into the fastening holes 232. A long hole 263 in which the locking claw piece 233 is locked is provided at the upper end of the mounting base 251. Therefore, the first control board unit 201 is fixed to the game board 30 by fitting the nai latch 262 into the fastening hole 232 and locking the locking claw piece 233 in the long hole 263. It should be noted that the bearing fitting 231 and the latch pin 261 are in the support shaft portion M1, the fastening hole 232 and the ny latch 262 are in the fastening portion M2, and the locking claw piece 233 and the long hole 263 are in the locking claw portion M3. Each corresponds.

  Next, the configuration of the second control board unit 202 will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 is a front view of the second control board unit 202, FIG. 20 is a perspective view of the unit 202, and FIG. 21 is an exploded perspective view of the unit 202.

  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 board 314 are mounted. The payout control device 311 and the launch control device 312 are provided with a control board including a central control CPU, ROM, RAM, various ports, and the like. The payout control board of the payout control device 311 controls the payout of prize balls and rental balls. The launch control board of the launch control device 312 controls the launch motor 229 in accordance with the operation of the game ball launch handle 18 by the player. In addition, a predetermined power supply voltage required by various control devices or the like is generated and output by the power supply board of the power supply device 313. The card unit connection board 314 is electrically connected to the ball lending operation unit 120 on the front surface of the pachinko machine and a card unit (not shown). It is. Note that the card unit connection board 314 is not necessary in a cash machine in which game balls are rented directly from the ball lending device or the like to the upper plate without using a card unit.

  The payout control device 311, the firing control device 312, the power supply device 313, and the card unit connection substrate 314 are respectively configured to be accommodated in substrate boxes 315, 316, 317, and 318 made of a transparent resin material or the like. In particular, in the payout control device 311, as with the main control device 271, the substrate box 315 constituting the enclosing means includes a box base and a box cover, and these are connected so as not to be opened by a sealing unit 319 as a sealing means, As a result, the substrate box 315 is sealed. The payout control device 311 is provided with a state return switch 321. For example, when the state return switch 321 is pressed when a payout error occurs, such as a ball clogging of a payout motor, which will be described later, the payout motor is rotated in the forward and reverse directions to eliminate the ball clogging (return to the normal state). It has become. The power supply device 313 is provided with a RAM erase switch 323. This pachinko machine 10 has a backup function for various data, and even if a power failure occurs, it retains the state at the time of the power failure and returns to the state at the time of the power failure at the time of recovery from the power failure (power recovery). It can be done. Therefore, for example, when the power supply is shut down by a normal procedure, for example, when the game hall is closed, the state before the shutdown is stored and retained. However, if the power is turned on while pressing the RAM erase switch 323, the RAM data is initialized. It is like that.

  The mounting base 301 is made of, for example, a colorless and transparent resin molded product, and a flat board mounting surface 302 is provided on the surface thereof. On the board mounting surface 302, the firing control device 312, the power supply device 313, and the card unit connection board 314 are mounted side by side and fixed with screws or the like. A substantially flat pedestal plate 303 is placed on the substrate box 317 of the power supply device 313, and a payout control device 311 is mounted on the pedestal plate 303 and fixed with screws or the like. Since the pedestal plate 303 is interposed between the payout control device 311 and the power supply device 313, for example, in order to install a metal plate for noise removal, the metal plate or the like may be attached to the pedestal plate 303, and noise countermeasures are simple. Can be realized.

  The mounting base 301 is provided with a pair of upper and lower latching pins 305 at the right end when viewed from the rear of the pachinko machine 10, and the second control board unit is inserted into the bearing 237 from above by inserting the latching pins 305 from above. 202 is cantilevered so as to be rotatable with respect to the main body frame 12. A pair of upper and lower nail latches 306 are provided as fasteners at the left end of the mounting base 301, and the second control board unit 202 is fixed to the main body frame 12 by fitting the nail latch 306 into the tightened hole 239. The bearing portion 237 and the latch pin 305 correspond to the support shaft portion M4, and the fastened hole 239 and the ny latch 306 correspond to the fastening portion M5, respectively.

  Next, the configuration of the back pack unit 203 will be described with reference to FIGS. 22 is a front view of the back pack unit 203, and FIG. 23 is an exploded perspective view of the back pack unit 203. FIG. 24 is an exploded perspective view of the tank rail.

  The back pack unit 203 is configured by integrating a back pack 351 and a game ball payout mechanism 352. The back pack 351 is integrally formed of, for example, a synthetic resin such as ABS resin, and includes a substantially flat base portion 353 and a protective cover portion 354 that protrudes rearward of the pachinko machine 10 and has a horizontally long 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 a size sufficient to surround at least the variable display unit 35. However, in this embodiment, the above-described sound lamp control device 272 is also enclosed. A large number of ventilation holes 354 a are provided on the back surface of the protective cover portion 354. The vent holes 354a are each formed in a long hole shape, and are provided so that the respective vent holes 354a are adjacent to each other at relatively close positions. Therefore, the back surface of the back pack 351 can be easily opened by cutting the resin portion between the adjacent vent holes 354a. That is, a predetermined test or the like can be easily performed by cutting the resin portion between the air holes 354a and exposing the display control device 214 and the like inside the resin portion.

  A payout mechanism portion 352 is disposed on the base portion 353 of the back pack 351 so as to bypass the protective cover portion 354. That is, a tank 355 that opens upward is provided at the top of the back pack 351, and game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are sequentially replenished to the tank 355. Below the tank 355, for example, tank rails 356 having two rows (two rows) of spherical passages and gently inclined toward the downstream side are connected. The tank rails 356 extend in the vertical direction on the downstream side. A case rail 357 is connected. The payout device 358 is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 357, and the payout motor 358a is driven by the control of the payout control device 311 so that a required number of game balls are paid out appropriately. The game balls paid out from the payout device 358 are supplied to the upper plate 23 and the like through the payout passage 359 and the like. Although not shown, a tank ball absence sensor that detects the presence or absence of a game ball supplied from the tank 355 or the tank rail 356 is provided upstream of the case rail 357. The payout device 358 is provided with a payout rotation sensor that detects the rotation of the payout motor 358a and a payout count switch that counts the number of game balls to be paid out.

  A vibrator 360 for attaching vibration to the tank rail 356 is attached to the tank rail 356. Vibrator 360 is unitized by a vibrator motor and a synthetic resin case that accommodates the vibrator motor, and is attached to tank rail 356 by two legs 360a. Therefore, if a clogged ball occurs near the tank rail 356, the clogged ball is eliminated by driving the vibrator 360.

  The structure of the tank rail 356 will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 24, the tank rail 356 has a rail body 361 having a long bowl shape opened upward. A spherical ball receiving portion 362 is formed in the upstream portion of the rail main body 361 so that the game ball dropped from the tank 355 by the ball receiving portion 362 is smoothly taken into the rail main body 361. The rail body 361 is provided with a partition wall 363 extending in the longitudinal direction, and the game balls are 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 spherical passage partitioned by the partition wall 363, one or two ridges 364 are provided, and an opening 365 for dropping dust is provided on the side of the ridge 364. Yes. The rail body 361 is provided with a rectifying plate 367 so as to cover the ceiling portion of the downstream half. The rectifying plate 367 has a bow 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 up and down. Therefore, even if a large amount of game balls flow into the tank rail 356, the game balls are prevented from being bitten and the ball clogging in the tank rail 356 is difficult to occur. The rail main body 361 is formed of a black conductive polycarbonate resin to prevent electrification, while the rectifying plate 367 is formed of a transparent polycarbonate resin so that a clogging of a ball can be visually confirmed. The rectifying plate 367 is detachably provided. By removing the rectifying plate 367, maintenance in the tank rail 356 can be easily performed. A manual stopper 369 for preventing the game ball from flowing down is attached to the current plate 367.

  Returning to the description of FIGS. 22 and 23, the payout mechanism 352 is provided with a payout relay board 381 for relaying a payout command signal from the payout control device 311 to the payout device 358, and takes in the main power from the outside. A power switch board 382 is provided. The power switch board 382 is supplied with, for example, AC 24 volt main power via a voltage converter, and is turned on or off by switching the power switch 382a.

  The discharge mechanism 352 from the tank 355 to the discharge passage 359 is formed of a conductive synthetic resin material such as a conductive polycarbonate resin, and is grounded at a part thereof. Thereby, generation | occurrence | production of the noise by charging of a game ball is suppressed.

  The back pack 351 is provided with a frame external terminal plate 390 on the upper right portion thereof. The frame external terminal plate 390 has an output terminal for outputting a signal when there is a shortage of game balls in the tank 355 or the tank rail 356, an output terminal for outputting a signal every time a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out, An output terminal for outputting a signal each time a number of game balls are lent, an output terminal for outputting a signal when the main body frame 12 is opened, and an output terminal for outputting a signal when the front door frame 13 is opened are provided. . And the signal regarding the state on the frame side is output to the management control device on the game hall side through these output terminals. Note that an output terminal for outputting a signal every time a predetermined number of game balls are lent out is not necessary in a so-called cash machine.

  The back pack 351 is provided with a substantially rectangular window 391 adjacent to the frame external terminal plate 390. Therefore, in a state where the back pack unit 103 is attached to the main body frame 12, the board external terminal plate 230 on the back side of the game board 30 is exposed through the window portion 391, and the board external terminal plate 230 remains attached with the back pack unit 103 attached. Can be operated. As described above, since the board external terminal plate 230 is attached to the collective board unit 215 in an easily removable state, the board external terminal board 230 is connected to the board via the window portion 391 while being connected. The external terminal plate 230 can be taken out. A main body frame opening switch 392 for detecting the open state of the main body frame 12 is provided at the upper right portion of the back pack 351. When the main body frame 12 is closed with respect to the outer frame 11, the metal of the switch 392 is provided. The contact is closed and the closing of the main body frame 12 is detected. When the main body frame 12 is opened relative to the outer frame 11, the metal contact is opened and the opening of the main body frame 12 is detected.

  The back pack 351 is provided with a pair of upper and lower latch pins 385 at the right end when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10. By inserting the latch pins 385 into the bearing portion 238 from above, the back pack unit 203 is mounted. The body frame 12 is cantilevered so as to be rotatable. The back pack 351 is provided with a pair of upper and lower nai latches 386 as fasteners at the left end portion, and is provided with a locking hole 387 at the upper end portion. The nai latch 386 is fitted into the tightened hole 240 and the locking hole. The back pack unit 203 is fixed to the main body frame 12 by rotating the fixing tool 242 after inserting the fixing tool 242 into 387. Further, the back pack unit 203 is also fixed to the main body frame 12 by the fixing tools 241 and 243. The bearing portion 238 and the latch pin 385 correspond to the support shaft portion M6, the fastened hole 240 and the ny latch 386 correspond to the fastening portion M7, and the fixture 242 and the locking hole 387 correspond to the locking portion M8, respectively. To do. Further, the fixture 243 corresponds to the locking portion M9.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described based on the block diagram of FIG.

  The main controller 271 is equipped with a CPU 501 as a one-chip microcomputer that is an arithmetic unit. The CPU 501 includes a ROM 502 that stores various control programs executed by the CPU 501 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 502 is executed. A RAM 503 and various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are incorporated.

  The RAM 503 is configured to retain (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 313 even after the pachinko machine 10 is powered off. The RAM 503 temporarily stores various data and the like. In addition to the memory and area for this purpose, a backup area 503a is provided.

  The backup area 503a stores values such as a stack pointer, each register, I / O, etc. when the power is shut down (including when a power failure occurs, the same applies hereinafter) when the power is shut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The area of the pachinko machine 10 can be restored to the state before the power cut-off based on the information in the backup area 503a when the power is turned on (including power-on due to power failure cancellation). Yes. Writing to the backup area 503a is executed when the power is shut off by the NMI interrupt processing (see FIG. 38), and restoration of each value written in the backup area 503a is executed in the main processing (see FIG. 31) when the power is turned on. Note that the power failure signal SG1 from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 501 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The NMI interrupt process as a process is immediately executed.

  An input / output port 505 is connected to the CPU 501 of the main control device 271 via a bus line 504 including an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 505 is connected to a RAM erasing switch circuit 543, a payout control device 311, a display control device 214, a touch sensor of the time switch 108, and other switch groups (not shown).

  The payout control device 311 controls payout of prize balls and rental balls by a payout motor 358a. The CPU 511 that is an arithmetic unit includes a ROM 512 that stores a control program executed by the CPU 511, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 513 that is used as a work memory or the like.

  The RAM 513 of the payout control device 311 is configured to hold (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 313 even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut off, like the RAM 503 of the main control device 271. The RAM 513 is provided with a backup area 513a in addition to a memory and an area for temporarily storing various data.

  The backup area 513a is an area for storing the stack pointer, each register, I / O, and the like when the power is shut down when the power is shut down due to a power failure or the like. Based on the information in the backup area 513a, the state of the pachinko machine 10 can be restored to the state before the power is shut off. Writing to the backup area 513a is executed when the power is shut off by the NMI interrupt process, and restoration of each value written to the backup area 513a is executed in the main process when the power is turned on. As with the CPU 501 of the main controller 271, the power failure signal SG1 is input from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 to the NMI terminal of the CPU 511 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The NMI interrupt process is immediately executed.

  An input / output port 515 is connected to the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 via a bus line 514 including an address bus and a data bus. A RAM erase switch circuit 543, a main control device 271, a firing control device 312, a payout motor 358a, and the like are connected to the input / output port 515, respectively.

  The launch control device 312 permits or prohibits the launch of the game ball by the launch motor 229, and the launch motor 229 is permitted to drive when a predetermined condition is met. Specifically, it is detected by a sensor signal that a firing permission signal is output from the payout control device 311, the player is touching the game ball launch handle 18, and a launch for stopping the launch. On condition that the stop switch is not operated, the launch motor 229 is driven, and the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the operation amount of the game ball launch handle 18.

  Based on the symbol display command transmitted from the main controller 271, the display control device 214 displays the variation of the first symbol (special symbol) on the first symbol display device 41 and the second symbol (second symbol on the second symbol display device 42). This is to control the variation display of normal symbols. However, the configuration related to the display control of the first symbol of the display control device 214 will be described later. In addition, the display control device 214 transmits a control command to the sound lamp control device 272, and the sound lamp control device 272 controls various lamps and speakers according to the control command received from the display control device 214.

  The power supply device 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, and a RAM erase switch circuit 543 connected to the RAM erase switch 323. And. The power supply unit 541 supplies necessary operating power to the main control device 271 and the payout control device 311 through a power supply path (not shown). As its outline, the power supply unit 541 takes in an AC 24 volt power supply supplied from the outside, and generates a + 12V power supply for driving various switches and motors, a + 5V 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 control device 271 and the payout control device 311. Note that operation power (+12 V power, +5 V power, etc.) is supplied to the launch control device 312 via the payout control device 311.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 542 is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal SG1 to each NMI terminal of the CPU 501 of the main control device 271 and the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of 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. When this voltage becomes less than 22 volts, it is determined that a power failure (power shutdown) occurs. The power failure signal SG1 is output to the main controller 271 and the payout controller 311. Based on the output of the power failure signal SG1, the main controller 271 and the payout controller 311 recognize the occurrence of the power failure and execute the NMI interrupt process. Note that the power supply unit 541 outputs the output of 5 volts, which is the drive voltage of the control system, to a normal value for a time sufficient to execute the NMI interrupt processing even after the DC stable voltage of 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts. Configured to maintain. Therefore, the main control device 271 and the payout control device 311 can normally execute and complete the NMI interrupt processing.

  The RAM erase switch circuit 543 receives a switch signal of the RAM erase switch 323, and outputs a RAM erase signal SG2 for clearing backup data of the main controller 271 and the payout controller 311 in accordance with the state of the switch 323. It is. When the RAM erase switch 323 is pressed, the RAM erase switch circuit 543 outputs a RAM erase signal SG2 to the main controller 271 and the payout controller 311. Thereby, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on while the RAM erase switch 323 is pressed, the data in the backup areas 503a and 513a is cleared in the main controller 271 and the payout controller 311.

  Next, a configuration related to display control of the first symbol (special symbol) of the display control device 214 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 26, the display control device 214 includes a CPU 521, a program ROM 522, a work RAM 523, a video display processor (VDP) 524, a video RAM 525, a character ROM 526, and an input port 527. The CPU 521 of the display control device 214 receives the symbol display command (stop symbol command, variation pattern command, confirmation command, etc.) transmitted from the main control device 271 via the input port 527 and analyzes the received command or Based on the received command, predetermined arithmetic processing is performed to control the VDP 524 (specifically, generation of an internal command for the VDP 524). The program ROM 522 is a memory for storing various control programs executed by the CPU 521 and fixed value data, and also stores and holds JPEG format image data for background images. The work RAM 523 is a memory for temporarily storing work data, flags, and the like used when the CPU 521 executes various programs.

  The VDP 524 is a kind of drawing circuit that directly operates an LCD driver (liquid crystal driving circuit) incorporated in the first symbol display device 41. Since the VDP 524 is formed as an IC chip, it is also called a “drawing chip”, and the substance of the VDP 524 can be said to be a microcomputer chip with a dedicated firmware for drawing processing. The VDP 524 adjusts the respective timings of the CPU 521, the video RAM 525, etc. to intervene in reading and writing data, and reads display data stored in the video RAM 525 from the character ROM 526 at a predetermined timing to the first symbol display device 41. Display.

  The video RAM 525 is a memory for storing display data displayed on the first symbol display device 41, and the display contents of the first symbol display device 41 are changed by rewriting the contents of the video RAM 525. The character ROM 526 plays a role as an image data library for storing character data such as symbols displayed on the first symbol display device 41. The character ROM 526 holds bitmap format image data of various display patterns, a color palette table to be referred to when determining the expression color of each dot of the bitmap image, and the like. In particular, a symbol code (symbol number) is assigned to each symbol image data in the bitmap format, and each symbol image can be managed only by the symbol code at the command level. Note that a plurality of character ROMs 526 may be provided, and image data and the like may be stored in each character ROM 526 in a shared manner. Further, it is also possible to store the JPEG format image data for the background image stored in the program ROM 522 in the character ROM 526.

  Here, the display content of the 1st symbol display apparatus 41 is demonstrated based on FIG.

  In the first symbol display device, three symbol rows of an upper stage, a middle stage, and a lower stage are set. Each symbol row is composed of a main symbol in which numbers “0” to “9” are respectively attached to a part of a symbol such as a fish, and a sub symbol consisting of, for example, a diamond-shaped symbol. Each main symbol and sub symbol constitute the first symbol. In each symbol row, main symbols are arranged in ascending or descending order of numbers, and sub symbols are arranged between the main symbols. That is, each symbol row is provided with a total of 20 first symbols of 10 main symbols and 10 sub symbols. On the first symbol display device 41, 20 first symbols are variably displayed in each symbol row so as to scroll from right to left with periodicity. In particular, the numbers of the main symbols appear in descending order in the upper symbol row, and the numbers of the main symbols appear in ascending order in the middle symbol row and the lower symbol row. The first symbol display device 41 displays three symbols of the left, middle and right columns in each symbol row. Accordingly, the first symbol display device 41 displays a total of nine first symbols of 3 × 3. In the first symbol display device 41, five effective lines, that is, a left line L1, a middle line L2, a right line L3, a right rising line L4, and a left rising line L5 are set. Then, the variable display stops in the order of the upper symbol row → the lower symbol row → the middle symbol row, and the combination of jackpot symbols (the same main symbol combination in the present embodiment) on any active line at the time of the stop. If it is confirmed in a uniform state, a big hit video is displayed as a big hit. In addition, when the upper symbol row and the lower symbol row are stopped in sequence as a big hit, the reach effect is generated when the same main symbol combination is displayed on one of the effective lines.

  In the present pachinko machine 10, when the time switch 108 is pressed, the variation time of the first symbol is shortened. Therefore, as a first embodiment, the relationship between the pressing operation of the time switch 108 and the variation time of the first symbol will be described with reference to the time charts of FIGS. Note that here, in order to facilitate understanding, the normal variation time from the start of symbol variation until the previous two symbols (in this embodiment, the upper symbol row and the lower symbol row) stop is made the same. The normal variation time may be different. Further, the region formed by the two-dot chain line in the normal reach and the super reach in the figure is the reach effect time until the reach display is generated by the upper symbol and the lower symbol and thereafter the middle symbol is stopped.

  First, FIG. 28A shows a symbol variation when the time switch 108 is not pressed during symbol variation, and this corresponds to a basic variation operation (existing symbol variation mode). When the reach effect is not completely generated, the normal change of the symbol is performed after the start of the change, and all the symbols are stopped at a timing when a predetermined change time T1 defined as the complete release change time has elapsed. At the time of normal reach, after the start of the change, the normal change of the symbol is performed, and subsequently, the reach effect corresponding to the normal reach is performed. Then, all symbols stop at the timing when a predetermined fluctuation time T2 defined as the normal reach fluctuation time has elapsed. At the time of super reach, after the start of the change, the normal change of the symbol is performed, and subsequently, the reach effect corresponding to the super reach is performed. Then, all symbols stop at the timing when a predetermined fluctuation time T3 defined as the super reach fluctuation time elapses. The symbol variation times T1, T2, and T3 during complete detachment, normal reach, and super reach are T1 <T2 <T3.

  When the hour switch 108 is pressed during normal fluctuation with respect to the basic fluctuation operation shown in FIG. 28A, the symbol fluctuation time is shortened according to the number of operations. FIG. 28 (b) shows the variation of the first symbol when the hour / short switch 108 is pressed once, FIG. 28 (c) shows the variation of the first symbol when the hour / short switch 108 is depressed twice, FIG. 28 (d) shows the variation of the first symbol when the hour switch 108 is pressed three times.

  As shown in FIG. 28B, when the time switch 108 is pressed once during the normal fluctuation after the start of the fluctuation of the symbol, the normal fluctuation time of the symbol is shortened. At the time of complete disconnection, the symbol enters a stop operation in response to the pressing operation of the time switch 108, and all symbols are displayed at the timing when the variation time T11 shorter than the original variation time (T1 in FIG. 28A) has elapsed. Stop. During normal reach and super reach, the symbols in the upper symbol row and the lower symbol row enter a stop operation in response to the pressing operation of the hour / short switch 108, and from the original variation time (T2, T3 in FIG. 28A) All symbols stop at the timing when the short fluctuation times T12 and T13 have passed. However, the reach production time defined as the reach production at each reach is not shortened. The symbol variation times T11, T12, and T13 during complete detachment, normal reach, and super reach are T11 <T12 <T13.

  As shown in FIG. 28 (c), when the hour switch 108 is pressed twice after the start of symbol variation, the reach performance time is shortened in addition to the symbol normal variation time. Since the reach effect does not occur when it is completely off, all symbols stop at the timing when the same variation time T21 as the variation time (T11 in FIG. 28B) when the time switch 108 is pressed once has elapsed (T11 = T21). At the time of normal reach, the symbols in the upper symbol row and the lower symbol row enter the stop operation in response to the time switch 108 being pressed twice, and the symbol that is finally stopped and displayed for the middle symbol that is the final stop symbol. A normal reach effect is performed from a predetermined number of symbols (two in the present embodiment). As a result, all symbols stop at the timing when the variation time T22 shorter than the variation time (T12 in FIG. 28B) when the hour switch 108 is pressed once has elapsed.

  At the time of super reach, the symbols in the upper symbol row and the lower symbol row enter a stop operation in response to pressing of the time switch 108 twice, and the symbols that are finally stopped are displayed for the middle symbol that is the final stop symbol. A super reach effect is performed from a predetermined number of symbols (four in the present embodiment). As a result, all symbols stop at the timing when the variation time T23 shorter than the variation time (T13 in FIG. 28B) when the hour switch 108 is pressed once has elapsed. The symbol variation times T21, T22, and T23 at the time of complete detachment, normal reach, and super reach are T21 <T22 <T23.

  It should be noted that even if the operation of pressing the time switch 108 is performed for the first time during normal fluctuation and the second operation is performed during each reach production, substantially the same result is obtained. Briefly, at the time of normal reach, in response to the time switch 108 being pressed again during the reach production, a symbol that is a predetermined number before the middle symbol that is finally displayed (two in the present embodiment). Normal reach production will be performed. At the time of super reach, in response to pressing of the time switch 108 again during the reach production, the super reach production is started from a predetermined symbol (four before in this embodiment) of the symbol that is finally stopped and displayed. Done.

  As shown in FIG. 28 (d), when the time switch 108 is pressed three times after the symbol change starts, even if a reach display occurs, the normal reach effect or super reach effect is not performed and the stop operation is performed. enter. Therefore, the variation time at the time of complete detachment, normal reach, and super reach is the same, and the symbol variation times T31, T32, and T33 at complete detachment, normal reach, and super reach are T31 = T32 = T33. ing.

  In addition, when the first pressing operation of the time reduction switch 108 is performed during the reach production during the normal reach or the super reach instead of during the normal fluctuation, the reach production time is shortened as shown in FIG. All symbols stop at the timing when fluctuation times Tr11 and Tr12 shorter than the original fluctuation time (T2 and T3 in FIG. 28A) have elapsed. More specifically, when the time switch 108 is pressed, the normal reach production is finally displayed from a predetermined number (two in the present embodiment) in the final stop display, and the super reach production is This is performed from the middle symbol of the predetermined number (four in the present embodiment) that is finally stopped and displayed. The symbol variation times Tr11 and Tr12 during normal reach and super reach satisfy Tr11 <Tr12.

  FIG. 29 (b) shows a case where the pressing operation of the hour / short switch 108 is performed twice during the reach effect during the normal reach or the super reach. In this case, the symbols that are displayed to stop both the normal reach production and the super reach production enter the stop operation, and the time when the first pressing operation of the time switch 108 is performed during the reach production (Tr11 in FIG. 29A, Tr11, All symbols stop at the timing when the fluctuation times Tr21, Tr22 shorter than Tr12) have elapsed. The symbol variation times Tr21 and Tr22 during normal reach and super reach are Tr21 = Tr22.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above will be described.

  In the present embodiment, the CPU 501 in the main control device 271 uses various counter information during the game to perform jackpot lottery, setting of symbol display of the first symbol display device 41, and the like. Specifically, As shown in FIG. 30, when the jackpot random number counter C1 used for the jackpot lottery, the jackpot symbol counter C2 used for the selection of the jackpot symbol of the first symbol display device 41, and the first symbol display device 41 fluctuate and change. Reach random number counter C3 used for reach lottery, random number initial value counter CINI used for initial value setting of jackpot random number counter C1, variation type counters CS1 and CS2 used for variation pattern selection of the first symbol display device 41, , Upper, middle and lower out symbol counters CU, CM, CL used to set each out symbol in the upper, middle and lower It is set to be there.

  Among these, the counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS1, and CS2 are loop counters that each add 1 to the previous value and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value. Further, the out symbol counters CU, CM, CL are configured such that 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 updated at short time intervals, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 503. The RAM 503 is provided with a holding ball storage area composed of one execution area and four holding areas (holding first to fourth areas). In each of these areas, a game ball to the operation port 33 is provided. According to the winning history, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 are stored in time series.

  For details of each counter, the jackpot random number counter C1 is configured so that, for example, 1 is sequentially added within a range of 0 to 676, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 676), it returns to 0. 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. Note that the random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the big hit random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 676), and is updated once for each timer interruption and is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of normal processing. The jackpot random number counter C1 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in the present embodiment) and stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the operation port 33. The number of random number values that are jackpots is set at low probability and high probability, and the number of random numbers that are jackpots at low probability is 2, and the values are “337,673”. There are 10 random numbers that are big hits at high probability, and the values are “67, 131, 199, 269, 337, 401, 463, 523, 601, 661”. The high probability means a state in which the combination of the first symbol is a big hit by a predetermined combination of probability variation symbols, and the subsequent jackpot probability is increased as added value, that is, a so-called probabilistic state. “Low probability” refers to a time when such a state of probability is not met.

  The jackpot symbol counter C2 determines the symbol at the time of fluctuation stop of the first symbol display device 41 in the case of a jackpot, and in the present embodiment, the first symbol display device 41 has five effective lines, Since ten combinations of main symbols as specific symbols are set, 50 (0 to 49) counter values are prepared. That is, the jackpot symbol counter C2 is incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 49, and reaches a maximum value (that is, 49) and then returns to 0. The jackpot symbol counter C2 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in the present embodiment), and stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the operation port 33.

  For example, the reach random number counter C3 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 238, for example, and reaches a maximum value (that is, 238) and then returns to 0. In the present embodiment, the reach random number counter C3 causes the last stop symbol to stop after the reach has occurred by shifting the last stop symbol by one before and after the reach symbol, and the last stop symbol after the reach has also occurred. “Reach other than front / rear out” and stop “completely out” where no reach occurs, for example, C3 = 0, 1 corresponds to front / rear reach, and C3 = 2-21 It corresponds to the reach other than the front and rear deviation, and C3 = 22 to 238 corresponds to the complete deviation. The reach lottery may be set individually according to the state of the lottery probability of the first symbol display device 41, the number of suspended balls at the start of change, and the like. The reach random number counter C3 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in this embodiment), and stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the operation port 33.

  Of the two variation type counters CS1 and CS2, one variation type counter CS1 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 198, for example, and reaches a maximum value (that is, 198) and then returns to 0. On the other hand, the other variation type counter CS2 is, for example, incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 240, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 240). In the following description, CS1 is also referred to as “first variation type counter”, and CS2 is also referred to as “second variation type counter”. The first variation type counter CS1 determines the reach type of the first symbol, such as so-called normal reach, super reach, and other rough symbol variation modes, and the second variation type counter CS2 determines the final stop symbol (this embodiment) In the form, a more detailed symbol variation mode such as an elapsed time (in other words, the number of variation symbols) until the middle symbol) stops is determined. Therefore, a variety of variation patterns can be easily realized by combining these variation type counters CS1 and CS2. It is also possible to determine the symbol variation mode only by the first variation type counter CS1, or to determine the symbol variation mode similarly by combining the first variation type counter CS1 and the stop symbol. The variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are updated once every time a normal process to be described later is executed once, and are repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the normal process. Then, the buffer values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are acquired when the variation pattern is determined when the first symbol display device 41 starts the variation of the first symbol.

  The upper, middle, and lower off symbol counters CU, CM, and CL are used to determine the top stop symbol of the upper first symbol, middle first symbol, and lower first symbol when the big win lottery is missed. Yes, in each stage, any one of the 20 first symbols in total including the main symbol and the sub symbol is displayed, so 20 counter values (0 to 19) are prepared for each. The left, middle and right symbols of the upper symbol row are determined by the out symbol counter CU, the left, middle and right symbols of the middle symbol row are determined by the out symbol counter CM, and the lower symbol row is determined by the out symbol counter CL. The left, middle and right symbols are determined.

  In the present embodiment, the value of each counter CU, CM, CL is updated at random by using the value of the R register built in the CPU 501. That is, when each outlier symbol counter CU, CM, CL is updated, the lower 3 bits of the R register are added to the previous value, and when the addition result exceeds the maximum value, 20 is subtracted to determine the current value. The Each outlier symbol counter CU, CM, CL is updated in the normal processing so that the update times do not overlap, and the combination of these outlier symbol counters CU, CM, CL is the front / rear outreach symbol buffer of the RAM 503, reach other than front / rear out It is stored in either the symbol buffer or the completely off symbol buffer. Then, when determining the variation pattern at the time of starting the variation of the first symbol, the buffer value of any one of the front and rear outreach symbol buffer, the reach symbol buffer other than front and rear outlier, and the completely out symbol symbol buffer is acquired according to the value of the reach random number counter C3. The

  In addition, the magnitude | size and range of each counter are only examples, and can be changed arbitrarily. However, if importance is attached to irregularity, it is desirable that the jackpot random number counter C1, the reach random number counter C3, and the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are all different prime numbers and are not synchronized in any case. Although not shown, the second symbol random number counter C4 is used for the lottery of the second symbol display device 42. The second symbol random number counter C4 is configured as a loop counter that is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 250, for example, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 250). The second symbol random number counter C4 is periodically updated (once every timer interruption in the present embodiment), and is acquired when it is detected that the game ball has passed through either the left or right through gate 34. The number of random number values to be won is 149, and the range is “5 to 153”.

  Next, each control process executed by the CPU 501 in the main controller 271 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. The processing of the CPU 501 is roughly divided into main processing that is started when the power is turned on, timer interrupt processing that is started periodically (in this embodiment, at a cycle of 2 msec), and power failure to the NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal). There is NMI interrupt processing activated by signal input. For convenience of explanation, first, timer interrupt processing and NMI interrupt processing will be described, and then main processing will be described.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. This process is executed by the CPU 501 of the main controller 271 every 2 msec, for example.

  In FIG. 36, in step S601, various winning switch reading processes are executed. That is, the state of various switches (except for the RAM erase switch 323) connected to the main controller 271 is read, and the state of the switch is determined and the detection information (winning detection information) is stored.

  Thereafter, in step S602, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (676 in the present embodiment). Then, the update value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503. In the subsequent step S603, the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit symbol counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 are updated. Specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 are each incremented by 1 and their counter values reach the maximum values (in this embodiment, 676, 49, and 238, respectively). Each time it is cleared to 0. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C3 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503.

  Thereafter, in step S604, a start winning process associated with winning in the operating port 33 is executed. The start winning process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 37. In step S701, whether or not the game ball has won the start opening 33 (start winning) is determined based on the detection information of the operation opening switch 224. When it is determined that the game ball has won the operating port 33, in the subsequent step S702, it is determined whether or not the number N of active reserved balls of the first symbol display device 41 is less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment). Determine. The process proceeds to step S703 on the condition that there is a winning at the operation port 33 and the number N of activated balls is <4, and the number N of activated balls is incremented by one. In the subsequent step S704, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 updated in the step S603 are stored in the first area in the free storage area of the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503. Then, after the start winning process, the CPU 501 once ends the timer interrupt process.

  In addition, when the game ball wins the operating port 33 (start winning prize), the first symbol display display on the first symbol display device 41 is started accordingly, but after the start winning, the first symbol changes. However, there is a restriction that a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) must elapse before the symbol is stopped. Therefore, in the start winning process, when the start winning is confirmed, a timer for measuring the elapsed time after the start winning is set after each counter value storing process (step S704). Specifically, since the start winning process is executed at a cycle of 2 msec, for example, in order to measure an elapsed time of 5 seconds, a numerical value “2500” is set in the timer, and the timer value is incremented by 1 for each start winning process. Subtract. This timer value is stored and managed in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 together with the values of the respective counters C1 to C3. Then, when setting the variation pattern of the first symbol, which will be described later, the timer value is referred to, and a variation pattern is set according to the remaining time (so that the symbol variation is stopped after a predetermined time elapses). .

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the NMI interrupt process. This process is executed by the CPU 501 of the main controller 271 when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. By this NMI interruption, the state of the main controller 271 at the time of power-off is stored in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503. That is, when the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure, the power failure signal SG1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 to the NMI terminal of the CPU 501 in the main controller 271 and the CPU 501 interrupts the control being executed. To start NMI interrupt processing. The NMI interrupt processing program in FIG. 38 is stored in the ROM 502 of the main controller 271. For a predetermined time after the power failure signal SG1 is output, power is supplied from the power supply unit 541 so that the processing of the main controller 271 can be executed, and the NMI interrupt processing is executed within this predetermined time.

  In the NMI interrupt processing, in step S801, the used register is saved in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503, and in the subsequent step S802, the value of the stack pointer is stored in the backup area 503a. Further, in step S803, the information on occurrence of power interruption is set in the backup area 503a, and in step S804, a power interruption notification command indicating that the power has been interrupted is transmitted to another control device. 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 the work area address of the RAM 503. In step S806, RAM access is prohibited. Thereafter, an infinite loop is entered in preparation for the power supply being completely shut down and the processing being impossible.

  The above NMI interrupt processing is executed in the same manner in the payout control device 311, and the state of the payout control device 311 when the power is shut down 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 SG1 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 SG1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 to the NMI terminal of the CPU 511 in the payout controller 311 and the CPU 511 interrupts the control being executed. The NMI interrupt process of FIG. 38 is started. The contents are the same as described above, except that the power-off notification command is not transmitted in step S804.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an example of a main process executed by the CPU 501 in the main control device 271, and this main process is started upon a reset at power-on.

  In the main process, in step S101, an initial setting process associated with power-on is executed. Specifically, in order to set a predetermined value in the stack pointer and wait for the sub-side control devices (audio lamp control device 272, payout control device 311, etc.) to become operable, for example, Wait processing is performed for about 1 second. In step S102, a payout permission command is transmitted to the payout control device 311. In subsequent step S103, RAM access is permitted.

  Thereafter, data backup processing 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 is pressed, and in subsequent step S105, it is determined whether or not the information on occurrence of power shutdown is set in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503. To do. In step S106, a RAM determination value is calculated. 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. The RAM determination value is a checksum value at a work area address of the RAM 503, for example. Note that it is possible to determine the effectiveness of backup based on whether or not the keywords written in a predetermined area of the RAM 503 are correctly stored.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, when RAM data is initialized when the power is turned on, for example, at the start of business in the hall, the power is turned on while pressing the RAM erase switch 323. Therefore, if the RAM erase switch 323 is pressed, the process proceeds to a RAM initialization process (steps S114 to S116). Similarly, when the information on occurrence of power shutdown is not set, or when a backup abnormality is confirmed by the RAM determination value (checksum value or the like), the process proceeds to initialization processing (steps S114 to S116) of the RAM 503 in the same manner. . That is, in step S114, the use area of the RAM 503 is cleared to 0, and in the subsequent step S115, initialization processing of the RAM 503 is executed. In step S116, interrupt permission is set, and the process proceeds to normal processing described later.

  On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 323 has not been pressed, the power-off occurrence information is set, and the RAM judgment value (checksum value, etc.) is normal, the condition at the time of power recovery Execute the process (process when power is restored). That is, in step S108, the stack pointer before power-off is restored, and in step S109, information on occurrence of power-off is cleared. In step S110, a command for returning the sub-side control device to the gaming state at the time of power-off is transmitted, and in step S111, the used register is returned from the backup area 503a of the RAM 503. In steps S112 and S113, the interrupt permission / non-permission is returned to the state before the power shutdown, and then the address before the power shutdown is returned.

  Next, the flow of normal processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In this normal process, the main process of the game is executed. As an outline, the processing of steps S201 to S207 is executed as a periodic processing with a period of 4 msec, and the counter update processing of steps S209 and S210 is executed with the remaining time.

  In the normal process, in step S201, output data such as a command updated in the previous process is transmitted to each control device on the sub side. Specifically, the presence / absence of winning detection information is determined, and if there is winning detection information, a winning ball payout command corresponding to the number of acquired game balls is transmitted to the payout control device 311. Further, when the first symbol display device 41 displays the variation of the first symbol, a stop symbol command, a variation pattern command, a time reduction command, a confirmation command, and the like are transmitted to the display control device 214. In addition, after the start of the fluctuation of the first symbol, one each time in the normal process in order of the fluctuation pattern command → stop symbol command of the upper symbol row → stop symbol command of the middle symbol row → stop symbol command of the lower symbol row The command is transmitted once every 4 msec), and the confirmation command is transmitted at the timing when the fluctuation time elapses. The time reduction command as a stop command is a command for shortening the variation time of the first symbol based on the player pressing the time reduction switch 108.

  Next, in step S202, the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are updated. Specifically, the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are incremented by 1, and are cleared to 0 when the counter values reach the maximum values (198 and 240 in this embodiment). Then, the update values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503. In the subsequent step S203, updating of each outlier symbol counter CU, CM, CL of the upper symbol row, the middle symbol row, and the lower symbol row is executed.

  The update process of each outlier symbol counter CU, CM, CL will be described. As shown in FIG. 33, in step S301, it is determined whether or not it is time to update the outlier symbol counter CU in the upper symbol row. It is determined whether or not it is time to update the symbol counter CM symbol symbol CM. If it is the time to update the upper symbol sequence (YES in step S301), the process proceeds to step S303, and the out symbol counter CU of the upper symbol sequence is updated. On the other hand, if it is time to update the middle symbol sequence (YES in step S302), the process proceeds to step S304 to update the out-of-middle symbol counter CM. Further, if the update timing of the lower symbol sequence (both steps S301 and S302 are NO), the process proceeds to step S305, and the outlier symbol counter CL of the lower symbol sequence is updated. In updating the outlier symbol counters CU, CM, and CL in steps S303 to S305, the value of the lower 3 bits of the R register is added to the previous counter value, and 20 is subtracted when the addition result exceeds the maximum value. The result of the calculation is taken out and is used as the current value of the symbol counters CU, CM, CL. According to the update process of the CU, CM, and CL, the outlier symbol counters CU, CM, and CL of the upper symbol row, the middle symbol row, and the lower symbol row are sequentially updated one by one in one normal process. The update times of the values do not overlap. As a result, every time the normal process is executed three times, one set of the off symbol counters CU, CM, CL is updated.

  Thereafter, in step S306, it is determined whether or not the combination of the updated off symbol counters CU, CM, and CL is a jackpot symbol combination. If the symbol combination is a jackpot symbol combination, the process is terminated as it is. If it is not a jackpot symbol combination, it is determined in step S307 whether or not it is a reach symbol combination, and if it is a reach symbol combination, in step S308 it is further determined whether or not it is a front-rear reach. To do. If the off symbol counters CU, CM, CL are a combination of front / rear out of reach, the process proceeds to step S309, and the combination of the out symbol counters CU, CM, CL at that time is stored in the front / rear out of reach symbol buffer of the RAM 503. If the off symbol counters CU, CM, CL are a combination of reach other than front / back off, the process proceeds to step S310, and the combination of the off symbol counters CU, CM, CL at that time is stored in the reach symbol buffer other than front / back off of RAM 503. . When the combination of outlier symbol counters CU, CM, CL is not a combination of jackpot symbol and not a reach symbol combination (when both S306 and S307 are NO), this is a combination of outlier symbol counters CU, CM, CL In this case, the process proceeds to step S 311, and the combination of the detachment symbol counters CU, CM, and CL at that time is stored in the complete detachment symbol buffer of the RAM 503.

  After update processing of the off symbol counters CU, CM, and CL, in step S204 in FIG. 32, a winning ball count signal and a payout abnormality signal received from the payout control device 311 are read. Thereafter, in step S205, a first symbol variation process for performing variation display of the first symbol by the first symbol display device 41 is executed. By this first symbol variation process, jackpot determination, setting of a variation pattern of the first symbol, and the like are performed. The details of the first symbol variation process will be described later.

  Thereafter, in step S206, a big prize opening / closing process for opening or closing the big prize opening of the variable prize winning device 35 in the case of the big win state is executed. That is, it is determined whether the big winning opening is opened for each round in the big win state, and whether the maximum opening time of the big winning opening has passed or whether a predetermined number of game balls have been won in the big winning opening. When either of these conditions is satisfied, the special winning opening is closed. At this time, the continuous winning opening is allowed on condition that the game ball has passed the specific area, and this is repeatedly executed for a predetermined number of rounds.

  In step S207, display control of the second symbol (for example, a normal symbol of “◯” or “x”) by the second symbol display device 42 is executed. Briefly, on the condition that the game ball has passed through the through gate 34, the value of the second symbol random number counter C4 is acquired each time and the second symbol is displayed on the display unit 45 of the second symbol display device 42. Is displayed. Then, the lottery of the second symbol is performed based on the value of the second symbol random number counter C4, and when the second symbol is in a winning state, the electric accessory 39 associated with the operation port 33 is released for a predetermined time. Although the description is omitted, the second symbol random number counter C4 is also updated by the timer interruption process shown in FIG. 36, like the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3.

  Thereafter, in step S208, it is determined whether or not the next normal process execution timing has been reached, that is, whether or not a predetermined time (4 msec in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the previous normal process. Then, the random number initial value counter CINI and the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are repeatedly updated 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 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (676 in the present embodiment). Then, the update value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503. In step S210, update of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 is executed. Specifically, the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are incremented by 1, and are cleared to 0 when the counter values reach the maximum values (198 and 240 in this embodiment). Then, the update values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503.

  Here, since the execution time of each process of steps S201 to S207 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal process is not constant and varies. Therefore, it is possible to update the random number initial value counter CINI (that is, the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1) at random by repeatedly executing the update of the random number initial value counter CINI using the remaining time. The variation type counters CS1 and CS2 can also be updated at random.

  Next, the first symbol variation process of step S205 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  In the first symbol variation process, in step S401, it is determined whether or not a big hit is currently being made. Note that the jackpot includes the jackpot game displayed on the first symbol display device 41 in the jackpot and the middle of a predetermined time after the jackpot game ends. In a succeeding step S402, it is determined whether or not the first symbol display device 41 is displaying the variation of the first symbol. Then, when it is not a big hit and is not displaying the variation of the first symbol, the process proceeds to step S403, and it is determined whether or not the number N of active suspension balls of the first symbol display device 41 is larger than zero. Then, when the jackpot is being hit or the number N of operation-reserved balls is 0, this processing is terminated as it is.

  If neither the big hit or the change in the first symbol is being displayed and if the number N of activated balls is> 0, the process proceeds to step S404. In step S404, 1 is subtracted from the number N of active suspension balls. In step S405, a process for shifting the data stored in the reserved ball storage area is executed. This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the reserved first to fourth areas of the reserved ball storage area to the execution area side. The reserved first area → the execution area, the reserved second area → The data in each area is shifted such as the first hold area, the third hold area → the second hold area, the fourth hold area → the third hold area.

  Thereafter, in step S406, the first symbol variation start process is executed. Here, the details of the variation start process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 35. In step S501, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit based on the value of the big hit random number counter C1 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area. To do. Whether or not the jackpot is determined is based on the relationship between the jackpot random number counter value and the mode at that time. As described above, “337,673” is a winning value among the numerical values 0 to 676 of the jackpot random number counter C1 at the normal low probability, and “67, 131, 199, 269, 337, 401, 463, 523” at the high probability. "601, 661" is the winning value.

  If it is determined that the game is a jackpot, in step S502, a table 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 (value of the jackpot symbol counter C2). And a symbol representing the corresponding relationship between the symbol and the symbol, and the symbol is set as a stop symbol command. At this time, the numbers 0 to 49 of the jackpot symbol counter C2 correspond to any of the 50 jackpot symbols on all five active lines, and any one of the 50 jackpot symbols is set in the stop symbol command. Is done. When these jackpot symbols are aligned with a predetermined first specific symbol, the state shifts to a probabilistic state, but when they are aligned with a symbol that is not the first specific symbol (second specific symbol), the state shifts to a probable state. do not do.

  Next, in step S503, the variation pattern of the first symbol until it stops at the jackpot symbol is determined, and the variation pattern is set in the variation pattern command. At this time, the values of the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 503 are checked, and the reach type such as normal reach and super reach, and other rough design fluctuations based on the value of the first fluctuation type counter CS1. In addition to determining the mode, the symbol variation time from the start of symbol variation to the final stop symbol (in this embodiment, the middle symbol) based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2 (in other words, the number of variation symbols) More detailed design variation modes are determined. The relationship between the numerical value of the first variation type counter CS1 and the reach pattern, and the relationship between the numerical value of the second variation type counter CS2 and the symbol variation time are respectively defined in advance by a table or the like. However, the variation pattern can be set using only the value of the first variation type counter CS1 without using the value of the second variation type counter CS2. Whether to set or to set a pattern with both values of both variation type counters CS1 and CS2 is appropriately determined according to the value of the first variation type counter CS1 and the game conditions each time. The same applies to the setting of the fluctuation pattern in the case of performing front / rear out of reach display, reach display other than front / rear out, and complete out of display described later.

  If it is determined in step S501 that the game is not a big hit, it is determined in step S504 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 this case, in step S505, it is determined whether the reach is out of front or back 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-front reach and “2-21” corresponds to the reach other than the back-and-forth out- “22 to 238” corresponds to no reach (complete detachment).

  If the front / rear outreach has occurred, the process proceeds to step S506, and the values of the upper, middle and lower outreach symbol counters CU, CM, CL stored in the front / rear outreach symbol buffer of the RAM 503 are set as stop symbol commands. Also, in step S507, a variation pattern for front / rear out of reach display is determined, and the variation pattern is set as a variation pattern command. At this time, as in step S503, the values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 503 are checked, and the reach such as normal reach and super reach is determined based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1. In addition to determining the type and other rough symbol variation modes, the symbol variation time from the symbol variation start to the final stop symbol (medium symbol in the present embodiment) is stopped based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2 ( In other words, a more detailed symbol variation mode such as the number of variation symbols) is determined.

  If a reach other than front / rear out occurs, the process proceeds to step S508, and the values of the up, middle, and lower out symbol counters CU, CM, CL stored in the reach symbol buffer other than front / rear out of RAM 503 are set as stop symbol commands. To do. In step S509, a variation pattern for reach display other than front / rear deviation is determined, and the variation pattern is set as a variation pattern command. At this time, the variation pattern is determined based on the values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 503, as in step S503 and the like.

  If it is neither a big hit nor a reach, the process proceeds to step S510, and the values of the upper, middle, and lower off symbol counters CU, CM, and CL stored in the complete off symbol buffer of the RAM 503 are set as stop symbol commands. In step S511, a variation pattern for complete out-of-range display is determined, and the variation pattern is set as a variation pattern command. At this time, the variation pattern is determined based on the values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 503, as in step S503 and the like. As described above, when the setting of the symbol stop command and the variation pattern command is completed at the time of jackpot, at the time of reach occurrence, or at the time of no reach occurrence, this processing is terminated.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 34, if step S402 is YES, that is, if the variation of the first symbol is being displayed, the process proceeds to step S407 to determine whether or not the symbol variation time has elapsed. At this time, basically, the variation time of the first symbol is determined according to the variation pattern of the first symbol, and when this variation time has elapsed, an affirmative determination is made in step S407. In step S408, a confirmation command set for confirming the stop symbol is set, and then this process is terminated.

  If step S407 is NO, that is, if the variation time of the first symbol has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S409, where it is determined whether there is an ON signal indicating that the time switch 108 has been pressed. If this ON signal is detected, a time-short command setting process described later is performed in step S410, and then the first symbol variation process is terminated. If the ON signal is not detected, the process is terminated.

  Here, the time-short command setting process in step S410 will be described. When the ON signal of the time switch 108 is detected, the CPU 501 determines how many times this ON signal has been detected at the same game time. Specifically, after the start of the fluctuation of the first symbol, during the normal fluctuation and the reach production, the ON signal detection period of the time switch 108 is set respectively, and the CPU 501 first detects the timing when the ON signal is detected (that is, It is determined whether the timing at which the time switch 108 is operated is an ON signal detection period during normal fluctuation or an ON signal detection period during reach production. Further, the number of pulses of the ON signal detected at that time is determined. Note that the ON signal detection period is set as a starting point when the first ON signal is detected (however, the synchronization period may be a predetermined fixed period). A maximum of three ON signals are detected during the ON signal detection period during normal fluctuation, and a maximum of two ON signals are detected during the ON signal detection period during reach production.

  Then, the CPU 501 sets a time reduction command according to the timing when the ON signal is detected and the number of times of detection. The time reduction command instructs the display control device 214 which display effect is to be shortened and how much of all the display effects including the normal variation of the first symbol and the reach effect. In addition, when the time-short command is set, since the variation time of the first symbol is changed (shortened) from the initially set time, the CPU 501 also executes the change processing of the variation time according to the content of the time-short command each time. To do.

  Next, payout control executed by the CPU 511 in the payout control device 311 will be described. FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the main process of the payout control apparatus 311. This main process is started upon reset when the power is turned on.

  First, in step S901, an initial setting process associated with power-on is executed. Specifically, a predetermined value determined in advance 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 271 is received. When the payout permission command is received, the process advances to step S903 to permit RAM access, and in step S904, an external interrupt vector is set.

  Thereafter, 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 is pressed, and in the subsequent step S906, it is determined whether or not the power shutoff occurrence information is set in the backup area 513a of the RAM 513. To do. In step S907, a RAM determination value is calculated. In subsequent 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. The RAM determination value is a checksum value at a work area address in the RAM 513, for example. Note that it is possible to determine the validity of the backup based on whether or not the keywords written in a predetermined area of the RAM 513 are correctly stored.

  If the RAM erase switch 323 is pressed, the process proceeds to RAM initialization processing (steps S915 to S918). Similarly, when the occurrence information of the power shutdown is not set, or when a backup abnormality is confirmed by the RAM determination value (checksum value or the like), the process proceeds to the initialization process of the RAM 513 (steps S915 to S918). . That is, in step S915, the entire area of the RAM 513 is cleared to 0, and in the subsequent step S916, initialization processing of the RAM 513 is executed. In step S917, CPU peripheral devices are initialized, and in step S918, interrupt permission is set, and the process proceeds to a payout control process described later.

  On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 323 has not been pressed, the power-off occurrence information is set, and the RAM judgment value (checksum value, etc.) is normal, the condition at the time of power recovery Execute the process (process when power is restored). That is, in step S909, the stack pointer prior to power shutdown is restored, and in step S910, the information on occurrence of power shutdown 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 returned to the state before the power shutdown, and then the address before the power shutdown is returned.

  Next, the flow of the payout control process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In FIG. 40, in step S1001, a command from the main controller 271 is acquired, and the total number of prize balls is stored. In step S1002, the launch control apparatus 312 is set for launch permission. 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.

  Thereafter, in step S1004, setting of the lower pan full tank state or the lower pan full tank release state is executed in accordance with the change in the state of the lower pan 16. That is, when the lower pan 16 is determined to be full based on the detection signal of the lower pan full switch, when the lower pan is full, the lower pan full state is set, and when the lower pan is full , Set the lower pan full release state. 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. In other words, the tank ball no switch state is determined based on the detection signal of the tank ball no switch. When there is no tank ball, the tank ball no state setting is executed. Perform configuration.

  Thereafter, in step S1006, the presence / absence of the state to be notified is determined. If there is a state to be notified, the 7-segment LED provided in the payout control device 311 is notified.

  In steps S1007 to S1009, prize ball payout processing is executed. In this case, if the prize ball is not in a payout disabled state and the total number of prize balls stored in step S1001 is not 0 (both NO in steps S1007 and S1008), the process proceeds to step S1009 and a prize to be described later shown in FIG. Start the ball control process. If the prize ball is not paid out or the total number of prize balls is 0 (YES in any of steps S1007 and S1008), the process proceeds to the lending / paying process in steps S1010 to S1012.

  In the lending process, if the lending is not disabled and a lending request is received from the card unit (NO in step S1010, YES in S1011), the process proceeds to step S1012 and is shown in FIG. The ball rental control process described later is started. Further, if a rental ball cannot be paid out or a rental ball payout request has not been received (YES in step S1010 or NO in S1011), subsequent ball removal processing is executed.

  In step S1013, the payout motor 358a is driven to execute the ball removal process on the condition that the state return switch 321 is checked and the ball removal disabled state is not set and the ball removal operation is not started. In subsequent step S1014, control of vibrator 360 (vibration motor control) is executed on the condition that the ball is clogged. Thereafter, the process returns to the top of the payout control process.

  Here, in the prize ball control process shown in FIG. 41, in step S1101, the payout motor 358a is driven to execute the prize ball payout. In subsequent step S1102, whether the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal 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, where the payout motor 358a is driven to execute a retry process and a stop process of the payout motor 358a, and then the process returns to the payout control process of FIG.

  If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal, the process proceeds to step S1104, and whether or not the game ball is normally counted is determined based on the detection result of the payout count switch. If the game ball count is not normal, the process advances to step S1105 to drive the payout motor 358a to execute a retry process and execute a stop process of the payout motor 358a, and then returns to the payout control process of FIG.

  If the game ball count is normal, the process proceeds to step S1106, where it is determined whether or not the game ball count by the payout count switch has reached the total number of prize balls and the payout has been completed. If the payout has been completed, a stop process of the payout motor 358a is executed in step S1107, and then the process returns to the payout control process of FIG.

  In the ball lending control process shown in FIG. 42, in step S1201, the payout motor 358a is driven to pay out the lending ball. In the subsequent step S1202, it is determined from the detection result of the dispensing rotation sensor whether the rotation of the dispensing motor 358a is normal. If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is not normal, the process advances to step S1203 to drive the payout motor 358a to execute a retry process and execute a stop process of the payout motor 358a, and then return to the payout control process of FIG.

  If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal, the process advances to step S1204 to determine whether or not the game ball is normally counted based on the detection result of the payout count switch. If the game ball count is not normal, the process advances to step S1205 to drive the payout motor 358a to execute a retry process and execute a stop process of the payout motor 358a, and then return to the payout control process of FIG.

  Further, if the game ball count is normal, the process proceeds to step S1206, where it is determined whether or not the game ball count by the payout count switch has reached a predetermined number of rented balls (25) and the payout is completed. If the payout has been completed, a stop process of the payout motor 358a is executed in step S1207, and then the process returns to the payout control process of FIG.

  Next, a specific procedure of display control by the display control device 214 will be outlined. FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing display control processing executed by the CPU 521 in the display control device 214. The CPU 521 executes display control of the first symbol display device 41 while processing various commands provided from the main control device 271 according to the procedure shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 43, first, in step S1301, it is determined whether or not any command is received from the main controller 271. When step S1301 is NO, it waits until a command is received. If YES in step S1301, the process advances to step S1302, and it is determined whether or not the command is a display command (excluding time-short command) directly related to symbol display such as a stop symbol command and a variation pattern command. When the display command is received, the process proceeds to step S1303, and the contents of the display command are stored in the work RAM 523.

  In step S1304, various arithmetic processes such as generating an internal command for the VDP 524 are started based on the information stored in the work RAM 523. The internal command is a command for designating a series of display effects from the start to the end of variable display, and a necessary internal command is generated each time based on information stored in the work RAM 523. As a result, the VDP 524 performs a drawing process in response to a command (internal command) from the CPU 521 and starts the variable display of symbols on the first symbol display device 41. At this time, the CPU 521 transmits a control command for driving the voices and the lamps to the voice lamp control device 272 in synchronization with the display effect at each time. Thereby, the sound lamp control device 272 drives sounds and lamps in accordance with the control command from the CPU 521. It should be noted that the symbol variation display is continued under the cooperation of the CPU 521 and the VDP 524 until the display command is received once until the confirmation command is received thereafter. Meanwhile, the CPU 521 performs the control of the VDP 524 and the command reception process shown in FIG. 42 in parallel. The control in the sound lamp control device 272 is the same.

  If the command received in step S1302 is not a display command (NO in step S1302), the process advances to step S1305 to determine whether the received command is a time reduction command. If YES in step S1305, the process advances to step S1306 to instruct the VDP 524 to display the first symbol in the variable display as the time reduction display process according to the content of the time reduction command, and then ends this process. .

  If step S1305 is NO, that is, if the received command from the main controller 271 is neither a display command nor a time-short command, the command is considered to be a confirmed command. Therefore, after confirming that it is a confirmation command in step S1307, in step S1308, a confirmation display with a stop symbol is instructed to the VDP 524 as a confirmation display process. As a result, the VDP 524 confirms and displays the changed symbol as a stop symbol. In this way, a series of display processes from the start of pattern change to the stop of change (determined display) are performed. The display control device 214 is controlled by the main control device 271 at the time of starting and stopping the change of the symbol, but the continuous change of the symbol during that time is a self-supporting image by the CPU 521 and the VDP 524 in the display control device 214. Secured by control.

  Here, the time reduction display process in step S1306 will be described. As described above, the time reduction command is set based on the timing at which the ON signal of the time reduction switch 108 is detected and the number of detections thereof. Time reduction processing is performed on any display effect among all the display effects included. Specifically, the internal commands generated by the display control device 214 are roughly divided into a normal variation data group, a reach effect data group, and the like. Basically, each data constituting these data groups has a predetermined time. By sequentially outputting according to the order, display effects corresponding to various variation patterns are performed. For example, the normal fluctuation data group includes normal fluctuation data 1, normal fluctuation data 2,..., And normal fluctuation data m, and the reach effect data group includes reach effect data 1, reach effect data 2,. In the case of n, data output is sequentially performed in the order of normal fluctuation data 1 → 2 →... → m with the start of normal fluctuation, and subsequently reach effect data 1 → 2 → with the start of reach effect. ... → Data is sequentially output in the order of n. In such a display effect, when the time reduction command is received by the display control device 214, the data output jumps to the normal fluctuation data or the reach effect data of a predetermined number at once, thereby shortening the time of the display effect. In other words, the shortage of the normal variation effect or the shortage of the reach effect is performed by performing a shortcut of the normal variation data and the reach effect data.

  28 and 29, as shown in FIG. 28 (b), when the ON signal of the time reduction switch 108 is detected once during normal fluctuation, it is based on the time reduction command indicating that effect. The normal variation time reduction processing is performed, and as a result, each display effect is shortened as shown in the figure. As shown in FIG. 28 (c), when the ON signal is detected twice during normal fluctuation, the normal fluctuation and reach effect time reduction processing is performed based on the time reduction command indicating that, resulting in the result. As shown in the figure, each display effect can be shortened. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 28 (d), when the ON signal is detected three times during normal fluctuation, a uniform time reduction process is performed based on a time reduction command indicating that, and as a result, as shown in the figure. Each display effect can be shortened.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 29 (a), when the ON signal is detected once during the reach effect, the reach effect time reduction process is performed based on the time reduction command indicating that, resulting in illustration. As shown in the figure, each display effect can be shortened. In addition, as shown in FIG. 29B, when the ON signal is detected twice during reach production, uniform time reduction processing is performed based on the time reduction command indicating that, and as a result, as shown in the figure. Each display effect can be shortened.

  In the above embodiment, the configuration in which the variation time of the first symbol is shortened according to the number and timing of pressing the hour switch 108 has been described, but only according to the timing at which the hour switch 108 is pressed. The variation time of the first symbol may be shortened. Therefore, the configuration according to the second embodiment will be described.

  In the second embodiment, the variation time of the first symbol is shortened according to the timing at which the hour switch 108 is pressed. Therefore, the relationship between the pressing operation of the time switch 108 and the variation time of the first symbol will be described with reference to the time charts of FIGS. FIG. 44 is a time chart showing the relationship between the symbol variation of each symbol row and the pressing operation of the time switch 108 at the time of complete disconnection. FIG. 45 is a time chart showing the relationship between the symbol variation of each symbol row and the pressing operation of the time-shortening switch 108 at the time of reach including normal reach and super reach.

  First, FIG. 44 (a) shows a symbol variation in the case where the time switch 108 is not depressed when completely disengaged, and this corresponds to the basic variation operation (existing symbol variation mode) when completely disengaged. The symbols in each symbol row start to change at the same time and the normal change is made, and the symbols in the upper symbol row enter a stop operation at the timing when a predetermined time has elapsed. Thereafter, the symbols in the lower symbol row enter the stop operation at the timing when the symbols in the upper symbol row stop, and the symbols in the middle symbol row enter into the stop operation at the timing when the symbols in the lower symbol row stop.

  When the time switch 108 is pressed down with respect to the basic variation operation shown in FIG. 44A, the variation time of the symbol is shortened according to the timing. FIG. 44 (b) shows the change of the first symbol when the time switch 108 is pressed in the Ta section where the symbols of all the symbol sequences are changing, and FIG. 44 (c) shows that the symbols of the upper symbol row are stopped. The change of the 1st symbol when the time switch 108 is pressed in the Tb section after entering the operation is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 44 (b), when the time switch 108 is pressed in the Ta interval, the upper symbol row enters a stop operation in response to this pressing operation, and the lower symbol row and middle symbol row The symbols enter a stop operation sequentially. In such a case, the time required for the stop operation (gradient portion in the figure) is set to be about a half of the time required for the stop operation in the basic variation operation. As a result, the symbols of all symbol sequences are stopped in a variation time shorter than the original variation time.

  As shown in FIG. 44 (c), when the time switch 108 is pressed in the Tb section, the symbols in each symbol sequence are stopped in the same manner as the basic variation operation, and all symbols in the original variation time are displayed. Stops. Therefore, in such a case, the variation time is not shortened.

  Next, FIG. 45 (a) shows a symbol variation in the case where the time switch 108 is not depressed during reach, and this corresponds to a basic variation operation (existing symbol variation mode) during reach. The symbols in each symbol row start to change at the same time and the normal change is made, and the symbols in the upper symbol row enter a stop operation at the timing when a predetermined time has elapsed. After that, when the symbols in the upper symbol row are stopped, the symbols in the lower symbol row enter a stop operation, and when the symbols in the lower symbol row are stopped, the stage shifts to reach production. The symbols in the middle symbol row undergo reach variation for a predetermined time, and then enter a stop operation to stop.

  When the time-short switch 108 is pressed with respect to the basic variation operation shown in FIG. 45A, the symbol variation time is shortened according to the timing. FIG. 45 (b) shows the change of the first symbol when the time switch 108 is pressed in the Tra section where the symbols of all the symbol sequences are changing, and FIG. 45 (c) shows that the symbols of the upper symbol row are stopped. FIG. 45 (d) shows the variation of the first symbol when the short-time switch 108 is pressed in the Trb section from the start of the operation until the transition to the reach effect, and FIG. The change of the 1st symbol when the time switch 108 is pressed in the Trc section is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 45 (b), when the time reduction switch 108 is pressed in the Tra section, the symbol in the upper symbol row enters a stop operation in response to this pressing operation, and the symbol in the upper symbol row stops when the symbol in the upper symbol row stops. The symbol in the row stops and stops. The time required for the stop operation of the symbols in the upper symbol row and the lower symbol row (gradient portion in the figure) is set to be about one half of the time required for the stop operation in the basic variation operation. . When the symbols in the lower symbol row are stopped, the display shifts to reach production, and the symbols in the middle symbol row are displayed in a variable manner from a predetermined symbol before the symbol that is finally stopped. As a result, the symbols of all symbol sequences are stopped in a variation time shorter than the original variation time. Note that the time required for the stop operation of the symbols in the middle symbol row is set equal to the time required for the stop operation in the basic variation operation.

  As shown in FIG. 45 (c), when the time reduction switch 108 is pressed in the Trb section, the symbols in the upper symbol row and the lower symbol row perform the stop operation similar to the basic variation operation, but the reach effect time is shortened. Is done. In other words, the symbols in the middle symbol row are displayed in a variable manner from the symbol that is a predetermined number before the symbol that is finally stopped. As a result, the symbols of all symbol sequences are stopped in a variation time shorter than the original variation time. Note that the time required for the stop operation of the symbols in the middle symbol row is set equal to the time required for the stop operation in the basic variation operation.

  As shown in FIG. 45 (d), when the time switch 108 is pressed in the Trc section, the symbol in the middle symbol row enters the stop operation in response to the pressing operation. As a result, the symbols of all symbol sequences are stopped in a variation time shorter than the original variation time. This stop operation ends at the same time as the stop operation in the basic variation operation. Although illustration is omitted, if the time-short switch 108 is pressed in the Trd section after the symbols in the middle symbol row enter the stop operation, the stop operation is continued as it is, and the entire change time is reached. The symbol in the symbol row stops.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 in the second embodiment will be described. Since the basic configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment described above, different parts will be described here.

  Specifically, the processing shown in FIG. 46 is performed instead of the processing in steps S409 to S410 in the flowchart of FIG.

  In FIG. 46, when the variation time of the first symbol has not elapsed, it is determined in step S1401 whether or not the elapsed time t from the start of variation of the first symbol has elapsed a predetermined time. . In the present embodiment, a time obtained by subtracting 4 msec from the symbol variation time T is set as the predetermined time. If the elapsed time t exceeds the predetermined time, the process is terminated as it is. If not, the process proceeds to step S1402. In step S1402, the presence / absence of an ON signal indicating that the time switch 108 has been pressed is determined. If the ON signal is not detected, this process is terminated as it is. When the ON signal is detected, the timing determination process and the time-short command setting process shown in steps S1403 to S1408 are performed.

  As a timing determination process, first, in step S1403, it is confirmed from the data stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area whether the data being changed and displayed is a change at the time of complete detachment or a change at the time of reach. In the case of complete deviation, that is, when step S1403 is NO, it is determined whether or not the timing at which the ON signal is detected in step S1404 is within the Ta section where the symbols of all symbol sequences are fluctuating. If the timing at which the ON signal is detected is not within the Ta interval, the symbol of any symbol row has been detected within the Tb interval where the stop operation has started, so this processing is performed without setting a time-short command. Exit. If the detected timing is a Ta section, the process proceeds to step S1405, and a time-short command CTa corresponding to the Ta section is set as a time-short command setting process. In addition, when the time-short command is set, since the variation time of the first symbol is changed (shortened) from the initially set time, the CPU 501 also executes the change processing of the variation time according to the content of the time-short command each time. To do.

  In the case where the data being displayed is a fluctuation at the time of reach, it is confirmed which section the timing when the ON signal is detected. In step S1406, it is confirmed whether the symbols in the entire symbol sequence are in the changing Tra section. In step S1407, it is confirmed whether the symbols in the upper symbol sequence are in the Trb interval from when the stop motion is started until reaching the reach effect. In step S1408, it is confirmed whether the symbol in the middle symbol row is in the Trc section where the reach variation is performed. If the detected timing is in any section, that is, if any of steps S1406 to 1408 is YES, the process proceeds to step S1405, and the time-short command corresponding to the section in which the ON signal is detected is set as the time-short command setting process. Change time is changed according to the contents of the short time command. More specifically, if the section in which the ON signal is detected is a Tra section, the time-short command Tra is set, if it is a Trb section, the time-short command Trb is set, and if it is a Trc section, the time-short command Trc is set. If all of steps S1406 to 1408 are NO, an ON signal is detected in the Trd section in which the symbols in the middle symbol row have entered the stop operation, and thus this processing is terminated without setting a time-short command. .

  As described above, in the second embodiment, a plurality of types of time reduction commands Ta and Tra to Trc are set in advance, and the time reduction commands corresponding to the section where the time reduction switch 108 is pressed are output to the display control device 214. The In addition, the display control device 214 that has received the time reduction command performs time reduction display processing based on the received time reduction command, and as a result, variation in the first symbol is reduced as shown in FIGS.

  In the second embodiment, the case has been described in which the time reduction switch 108 is pressed once after the symbol starts changing until it stops. However, when the time reduction switch 108 is pressed a plurality of times, a time reduction command is set each time. It is good. For example, when the time switch 108 is pressed in the Tra section or Trb section at the time of reach, the symbols in the middle symbol row are displayed in a variable manner (reach fluctuation) from the symbol immediately before the symbol that is stopped and displayed. Is called. Therefore, when the time switch 108 is pressed again while the shortened reach fluctuation is being performed, the symbols in the middle symbol row enter the stop operation in response to the pressing operation. With this configuration, it is possible to obtain the same effect as that of the first embodiment described above.

  As mentioned above, according to this Embodiment, there exist the following outstanding effects.

  By adopting a configuration in which the variation time of the first symbol is shortened in accordance with the number of times the time switch 108 is pressed and the timing, the player can change the variation time of the first symbol as intended. As a result, it becomes possible to improve game playability. In other words, in the first embodiment, a player who wants to enjoy all the change display of the first symbol may play the game without pressing the time switch 108, while a player who wants to enjoy only the reach effect usually changes. The game may be played by pressing the time switch 108 once. In addition, a player who wants to enjoy the climax of the reach performance may press the time switch 108 twice during normal fluctuation, or may play the game by pressing the time switch 108 once during the reach performance. A player who wants to wait only for a big hit instead of the change display of the player may normally press the time switch 108 three times during the change or play the game by pressing the time switch 108 twice during the reach performance. In the second embodiment, when the time switch 108 is pressed while the symbols of all symbol sequences are variably displayed, the symbols of each symbol sequence enter the stop operation as long as they are completely out of position. The reach climax will be held. As described above, in these configurations, it is possible to perform a game in accordance with how to enjoy the pachinko machine 10 possessed by each player. Furthermore, when the player carelessly presses down the time switch 108, it is possible to prevent unexpected troubles such as the confirmation display of the first symbol against the player's will.

  In the first and second embodiments, when the time switch 108 is pressed once, the normal variation time-saving process is performed, so that it is possible to improve the game performance suitably. This is because, in general, players often play games in anticipation of the occurrence of jackpots or reach effects, and the normal fluctuation of the first pattern itself is less likely to be interesting. In addition, it is possible to enjoy the reach effect even when the time switch 108 is pressed inadvertently.

  In the first embodiment, in the case where the variation time of the first symbol is shortened according to the timing when the time switch 108 is pressed, the game timing can be improved by associating the operation timing with the variation display. ing. For example, when the player does not press the time switch 108 during normal fluctuation and wants to shorten the fluctuation time after the start of reach production, the number of times the button is pressed and the reduction of the fluctuation time are uniquely associated. At that time, the pressing operation is required twice. In this case, if the player does not grasp the function of the time switch 108, the player may be confused, and as a result, the interest of the game may be impaired. However, by associating the change display with the timing at which the time switch 108 is pressed, even in such a situation, the reach effect time can be shortened by a single pressing operation. As a result, the player can play the game comfortably without being confused, and can improve game playability.

  In the second embodiment, when the hour / short switch 108 is pressed in a section in which a symbol in any symbol row is in the stop operation, the symbol in the stop operation is not displayed. As a result, the stop operation of the first symbol can be performed without a sense of incongruity. If the time-short command is set and the time-short display is set, the first symbol that has started the stop operation will restart the stop operation again, and the player may feel uncomfortable. Further, when a predetermined time elapses after the first symbol starts to change, the main controller 271 does not confirm the ON signal of the time switch 108, and by setting this predetermined time until 4 msec before the symbol change time, It becomes possible to reduce the processing load of the main controller 271. That is, for example, when the time switch 108 is pressed when the first symbol is not changing, the main controller 271 does not need to check the presence or timing of the first symbol and check the timing one by one. In addition, since the command is transmitted from the main control device 271 to each sub-side control device at intervals of 4 msec (step S201 in FIG. 32), the ON signal is temporarily output 3 msec before the first symbol variation display ends. Even if it is confirmed, it is impossible to shorten the symbol variation time. Therefore, it is possible to eliminate waste such as confirmation of the ON signal and processing for grasping the timing.

  In the second embodiment, the main control device 271 sets the time-shortening commands Ta and Tra to Trc corresponding to the section, so that the symbol control time reduction processing performed by the main control device 271 and the display control device 214 are performed. It is possible to favorably maintain harmony with the short time display processing. In the configuration in which the main control device 271 detects the ON signal of the time-short command and transmits the time-short command to the display control device 214, and the display control device 214 that receives the time-short command performs the time-short display processing for reducing the variation of the first symbol. There is a time lag between the timing at which the main control device 271 detects the ON signal of the time reduction switch 108 and the timing at which the display control device 214 receives the time reduction command. Therefore, when the main control device 271 and the display control device 214 are configured to separately identify the sections, the change time changed by the main control device 271 and the change time of the first symbol controlled by the display control device 214 However, different problems may occur. For example, when the main control device 271 detects an ON signal of the time-short switch 108 immediately before shifting from the Tra section to the Trb section (for example, 1 msec before), the display control device 214 receives the time-short command in the Trb section. It is. However, such a problem can be avoided by adopting a configuration in which the time control commands Ta and Tra to Trc are set according to the section where the time reduction switch 108 is pressed in the main controller 271.

  In addition, it is not limited to the description content of embodiment mentioned above, For example, you may implement as follows.

  (A) In the first and second embodiments described above, a case has been described in which the normal fluctuation times at the time of complete detachment, normal reach, and super reach are the same. However, the present invention may be applied to a pachinko machine having different normal fluctuation times. .

  (B) You may apply to the pachinko machine of the structure which the fluctuation | variation display of a 1st pattern develops sequentially from a normal fluctuation | variation to a normal reach production and a super reach production. When the configuration in the first embodiment is applied, the normal variation time is shortened by pressing the time switch 108 once, and the normal variation time and the normal reach effect time are shortened by pressing the time switch 108 twice. When the pressing operation is performed, the normal variation time, the normal reach production time, and the super reach production time may be shortened. Further, when the pressing operation is performed four times, the normal variation and each reach effect may be canceled, and only the winning or failing (final display result) may be displayed. In addition, when applying the configuration in the second embodiment, whether the timing switch 108 is pressed is a section in which the symbols of all the symbol sequences are fluctuating or is a section in which a normal reach effect is performed, What is necessary is just to set it as the structure which judges whether it is the area where the super reach production is performed, and shortens symbol variation time according to the timing pressed.

  (C) In the first and second embodiments described above, the variation time of the first symbol is shortened as the time switch 108 is pressed, but it may be anything that can be operated by the player. In place of the time switch 108, for example, a light emitting means such as an infrared ray may be provided, and a detection means for detecting that the infrared ray is blocked may be provided, or a voice recognition means such as a microphone for recognizing the player's voice may be provided. Good.

  (D) In the first embodiment, the time required to change the first symbol is shortened by pressing the time switch 108 a plurality of times. However, a plurality of operation means that can be operated by the player are arranged. It is good also as a structure which distributes a function to each operation means. For example, three operating means are arranged, the first operating means has an operation means that shortens the normal variation time, the second operation means has an operation function that shortens the normal variation time and reach production time, The operation means is an operation means having a function of canceling the normal fluctuation and the reach effect and stopping the fluctuation. In such a configuration, the first symbol can be shortened to an arbitrary fluctuation time by only one operation of the operation means by the player. In addition, since the control means that receives the detection signal from the operation means only needs to set a short time command according to the received detection signal, the control becomes easy and the processing load on the control means can be reduced.

  (E) In the first embodiment described above, the pressing operation of the short-time switch 108 that is effective during the same game is set to a maximum of three times. However, the variation time of the first symbol depends on the number of times the short-time switch 108 is pressed. As long as the shortening is performed, the number of times is not limited to 3, and may be 2 times or 4 times or more.

  (F) In the first and second embodiments, the time reduction switch 108 is arranged at the center on the front side of the bulging portion 22, but it may be arranged at the left side on the front side of the bulging portion 22. Good. In general, a player often operates the game ball launch handle 18 with the right hand. For this reason, it is expected that the pressing operation of the time reduction switch 108 is performed with the left hand. Accordingly, if the time switch 108 is arranged on the left side on the front side of the bulging portion 22, the pressing operation can be easily performed.

  (G) In the first and second embodiments described above, the detection signal from the time switch 108 is configured to be received only by the main control device 271, but the configuration is received by the main control device 271 and the display control device 214. Also good. In such a configuration, the display control device 214 may directly control the display effect of the first symbol on the basis of the detection signal from the time reduction switch 108, so that a time reduction command is sent from the main control device 271 to the display control device 214. The process of transmitting becomes unnecessary. Accordingly, the processing load on the main control device 271 can be reduced. On the other hand, main controller 271 may rewrite the variation time of the first symbol stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area based on the detection signal from the hour switch 108.

  (H) In the first and second embodiments described above, the variation time of the first symbol is shortened with the pressing operation of the time reduction switch 108, but the variation time may be extended. For example, the change display of the first symbol is interrupted in response to the pressing operation of the time switch 108, and the main controller 271 causes the time count that has elapsed since the first symbol starts to change to the middle. When the time switch 108 is pressed again, the first symbol variation display is resumed, and the main controller 271 resumes counting the time that has elapsed since the first symbol began variation. In recent pachinko machines, there is a pachinko machine in which a so-called premium character appears with a very low appearance rate in game times where a big hit state occurs. Generally, when a premium character appears in such a pachinko machine, the player feels the greatest joy and wants to share the joy with friends and players who play around. Therefore, by adopting a configuration in which the variable display of the first symbol is interrupted in accordance with the pressing operation of the time switch 108, the player can interrupt the variable display by pressing the time switch when the premium character appears. . As a result, it becomes possible to easily share joy with friends and players who play around. In addition, by interrupting the variation of the first symbol, the player can leave the pachinko machine, and for example, a commemorative photo can be taken with a premium character. As a result, the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  (I) In the first and second embodiments described above, the variation time of the first symbol is shortened with the pressing operation of the time reduction switch 108. However, as an embodiment for reducing the variation time, the first design It is good also as a structure which fast-forwards the fluctuation | variation display of a symbol with the pressing operation of the time-short switch 108. In such a configuration, it is possible to view a series of variation displays while shortening the variation time, so that the player can inadvertently depress the time switch 108 to shorten the display effect that he / she wanted to see. It becomes possible to prevent unexpected troubles such as end.

  (J) In the second embodiment, in the Tb section when completely deviating and the Trd section when reaching, the ON signal detection of the time-short switch 108 is confirmed until 4 msec before the end of the variable display, but the time-short command is not set. After that, the ON signal detection of the time reduction switch 108 is not confirmed, but the ON signal detection may not be confirmed in all of the Tb section and the Trd section. Since the time reduction command is not set in such a section, the control load on the main control device 271 can be reduced. Alternatively, the main control unit 271 is configured to always set a time reduction command when the ON signal of the time reduction switch 108 is detected, and confirms in which section the ON signal is detected by the display control unit 214 and shortens the fluctuation display of the symbol. A configuration may be adopted.

  (K) In the first and second embodiments, the ON signal of the time switch 108 is confirmed in the first symbol variation processing. However, the ON signal is always confirmed and the variation of the first symbol is being displayed. The ON signal may be effective only within a predetermined section. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to change the variation pattern of the first symbol in accordance with the timing at which the player presses the time switch 108.

  (L) In the first and second embodiments described above, the main controller 271 determines the reach type of the first symbol and other rough symbol variation modes based on the first variation type counter CS1, and the second variation type. Based on the counter CS2, a more detailed symbol variation mode and symbol variation time such as the symbol variation time until the last stop symbol stops after the occurrence of reach is determined, and the display control device 214 displays the variation of the first symbol based on the result. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. For example, the main control device 271 may determine the symbol variation time and whether the variation is a complete deviation or the variation during reach, and the display control device 214 may determine the reach type and the detailed symbol variation mode.

  (M) In the first and second embodiments described above, the pachinko machine 10 having five effective lines and three symbol rows has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effective line is 1 A line or two-line pachinko machine may be used, or a pachinko machine composed of one or two symbol rows. That is, the number of effective lines and symbol rows and combinations thereof are arbitrary. The scroll direction of the symbol is also arbitrary.

  (N) In the first and second embodiments, a pair of front and rear glasses 137 are attached to the front door frame 13, but any material can be used as long as it has a predetermined transparency. Good. For example, “resin plate” may be employed instead of “glass”.

  (O) In the first and second embodiments described above, the pachinko machine 10 having a relatively large game area as compared with the conventional one has been described. It can also be applied to gaming machines such as machines. Also, other types of pachinko machines different from the above embodiment, for example, pachinko machines without the variable display unit 35, pachinko machines with other accessories, arrange ball machines, sparrow balls, and other gaming machines Is also applicable.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine in one embodiment. It is a perspective view which expands or shows the main structures of a pachinko machine. It is a front view which shows the front structure of the main body frame which comprises a pachinko machine. It is a front view which shows the structure of a game board. It is a rear view which shows the structure of a front door frame. It is a rear view which shows the structure of a pachinko machine. It is a disassembled perspective view which decomposes | disassembles and shows the back surface structure of a pachinko machine for every main part. It is a schematic diagram which shows arrangement | positioning of the 1st control board unit in the back surface of a pachinko machine, a 2nd control board unit, and a back pack unit. It is a rear view which shows the structure of a main body frame and a game board. It is a perspective view which shows the back surface structure of a main body frame. It is a perspective view which shows the back surface structure of a game board. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of a bearing metal fitting. It is a front view which shows the structure of a 1st control board unit. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of a 1st control board unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of a 1st control board unit. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the back surface structure of a 1st control board unit. It is a front view of the state which attached the 1st control board unit to the back surface of a game board. It is a side view of the state which attached the 1st control board unit to the back of the game board. It is a front view which shows the structure of a 2nd control board unit. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of a 2nd control board unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of a 2nd control board unit. It is a front view which shows the structure of a back pack unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of a back pack unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of a tank rail. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a display control apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display content of a 1st symbol display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the action | operation of a time reduction switch, and the variation time of a 1st symbol. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the action | operation of a time reduction switch, and the variation time of a 1st symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of the various counters used for game control. It is a flowchart which shows the main process by the main controller. It is a flowchart which shows a normal process. It is a flowchart which shows the update process of an off symbol counter. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st symbol fluctuation | variation process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation | variation start process. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a start winning process. It is a flowchart which shows a NMI interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the main process by the payout control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows payout control processing. It is a flowchart which shows a prize ball control process. It is a flowchart which shows a ball rental control process. It is a flowchart which shows a display control process. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the action | operation of a time reduction switch, and the variation time of a 1st symbol. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the action | operation of a time reduction switch, and the variation time of a 1st symbol. It is a flowchart which shows a part of 1st symbol fluctuation | variation process.

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine, 11 ... Outer frame, 12 ... Main body frame, 13 ... Front door frame, 30 ... Game board, 33 ... Operating port, 35 ... Variable display unit, 38 ... Notch, 39 ... Electric accessory, 41 ... First DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Symbol display apparatus, 50 ... Rail unit, 91 ... Cylinder lock, 101 ... Window part, 108 ... Time switch, 201 ... 1st control board unit, 202 ... 2nd control board unit, 203 ... Back pack unit, 214 ... Display Control device, 235, bearing fitting, 248, interlocking rod, 271, main control device, 272, sound lamp control device.

Claims (1)

A pattern display device for displaying a pattern;
An operation detecting means for detecting that the operation condition is satisfied;
Based on the detection result indicating that the operation condition is established by the operation detection means, the display of the variation of the pattern is started, the variation is displayed according to a preset variation mode, and the variation display is terminated after a preset variation time has elapsed. In a gaming machine comprising display control means for controlling display of the picture display device,
Action detecting means for detecting a specific positive action by the player;
When a specific positive action by the player is detected by the action detecting means, a change display changing means for controlling the display of the picture display device so as to change the display according to the change mode according to the detected operation timing. A gaming machine characterized by that.

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