JP2005131087A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of exhibiting the amusement of a game while keeping a player actively participating in the game. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine comprises a presentation time shortening determining part 410 for determining whether the time for variable display presentation should be shortened or not when a time shortening switch 108 is operated, a display control device 45 for displaying the variable display for shortened time based on the result of determination, and a suggestive presentation display control part 430 for displaying a suggestive presentation suggesting that the operation is performed in a first display device 42. Accordingly, complete omission of the amusing display presentation can be inhibited, and an amusing variable display presentation can be provided. When the result of determination is that the time should be shortened, the variable display cycle is shortened to accelerate the progress of the game, and the player can actively participate in the game by operating the time shortening switch 108. Furthermore, it is clearly shown to the player whether the specific operation was processed as effective. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.

Conventionally, there is a pachinko machine, for example, as a representative example of a gaming machine. In this pachinko machine, for example, the symbols displayed on the display device in the game board start to fluctuate based on the fact that the game ball wins (wins) at the start port provided in the game board, and the predetermined time When the pattern stopped after the lapse is a predetermined predetermined pattern, there is a game where a player can win a lot of prize balls. In addition, in recent years, such a pachinko machine is provided with an operation switch operated by a player, and when the operation switch is operated, the change display of the symbol is forcibly terminated, and the fixed display of the symbol is immediately performed. The thing is proposed (for example, refer patent document 1). In a pachinko machine equipped with such an operation switch, the player can obtain a fixed display of symbols one after another by operating the operation switch, shortening the variable display cycle and speeding up the game flow And can actively participate in the game by operating the operation switch.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-123268 (page 4, FIG. 1)

However, the conventional example having such a configuration has the following problems.
In other words, in conventional pachinko machines, when the operation switch is frequently used by a player, the number of cases where only the symbol confirmation result of symbol variation display is increased, and the fun of reaching symbol confirmation in symbol variation display is increased. A certain variation production part is omitted and not displayed, and the player will not be able to see an interesting production, resulting in a problem that the original fun of the gaming machine is reduced. It is conceivable to solve the problem by determining that the shortened display (time display) is permitted / not permitted by lottery. However, if the player operates the operation switch during the variable display effect, and the lottery result of the shortened display regarding the variable display at that time is not permitted, the shortened display is not performed. There arises a problem that it is not known whether or not it has been processed as valid. That is, there is a problem that it is not known whether the player has not operated the operation switch properly or whether the operation switch or the like is out of order, which makes the game feel uncomfortable and makes the game less interesting.

  However, if you stop using the operation switch, you will not be able to shorten the fluctuation display cycle or speed up the game flow, and you will not be able to actively participate in the game with the operation switch. Stopping is not preferred.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of exhibiting the fun of a game while maintaining active participation of the game by the player.

In order to achieve such an object, the present invention has the following configuration.
That is, the invention according to claim 1 is a gaming machine comprising a display means for displaying a predetermined display effect indicating whether or not a gaming state is advantageous for the player based on the establishment of the starting condition. And a motion detection means for detecting a specific action for the gaming machine and whether or not the display effect of the display means is shortened based on whether the time-shortening condition is satisfied or not when the motion detection means detects the specific action. When the operation detecting means detects a specific action, the display control means for displaying the display effect on the display means in a time-saving or non-time-saving manner based on the determination result of the effect time shortening determining means, A suggestion effect display control means for causing the display means to display a suggestion effect that suggests that the player has performed a specific action on the gaming machine. Is shall.

  [Operation / Effect] According to the invention described in claim 1, the display means displays a predetermined display effect indicating whether or not the gaming state is advantageous for the player based on the establishment of the starting condition. The action detection means detects a specific action on the gaming machine by the player. The effect time shortening determining means determines whether or not to shorten the display effect of the display means based on whether the time shortening condition is satisfied or not when the motion detecting means detects the motion. The display control means causes the display means to display the display effect in a short time or non-short time based on the determination result of the short time determination means. The suggestion effect display control means causes the display means to display the suggestion effect suggesting that the player has performed the specific action on the gaming machine when the action detecting means detects the specific action.

  Therefore, when a specific action on the gaming machine by the player is detected, the display effect is not necessarily shortened, but it is determined whether or not to shorten the display based on whether or not the shortening condition is satisfied. It is possible to prevent the interesting display effect from being omitted completely, and even when a specific action for the gaming machine by the player is detected, it is interesting if the effect time determination means determines that it is not timeless. A display effect can be provided to the player. In addition, when a specific action by the player on the gaming machine is detected and the time is determined by the effect time determining means, the display effect is shortened, so that the variable display cycle is shortened and the flow of the game is quickly performed. And the player can actively participate in the game by performing a specific action on the gaming machine (for example, operating an operation switch). Further, when a specific action is detected by the action detecting means, a suggestion effect suggesting that the player has made a specific action on the gaming machine regardless of the time saving / non-time saving determination by the effect time determining means is displayed on the display means. Therefore, it can be clearly shown to the player whether or not the specific action has been processed as valid. That is, it is possible to clearly indicate to the player whether the specific action by the player has not been properly performed or whether the action detecting means or the like has failed. Therefore, the player does not feel uncomfortable with respect to the time / non-time of the display effect, and the fun of the game can be improved with respect to the time / non-time of the display effect. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can exhibit the fun of the game while maintaining active participation of the game by the player.

  In addition, “time reduction” in the present specification is a process for shortening the display effect. In addition, “non-time saving” in the present specification means that processing for shortening the display effect is not performed. In other words, do not use “short time”. In addition, the “time-shortening condition” in the present specification is a gaming condition determined in advance to shorten the display effect. In addition, “start condition is satisfied” in this specification means that a predetermined game condition is satisfied in order to start a display effect.

  Note that the “motion detection means” in this specification widely includes means (devices, configurations, parts, etc.) for detecting a specific action on a gaming machine by a player. For example, an operation (contact operation) by a player Alternatively, an operation means that receives a non-contact operation), a game medium detection means that detects an operation by a player via a game medium (for example, a game ball), and the like.

  Further, the “production time reduction determining means” in this specification is a means for determining whether or not to shorten the display effect of the display means based on the establishment / non-establishment of the time reduction condition when the operation detection means detects an operation. (Apparatus, configuration, parts, hardware, software, etc.) are widely included. For example, an electronic computer (computer, CPU, etc.), a determination function part of a program (software) executed by the electronic computer, It includes means for determining by an electronic method or an electric method in an electronic circuit, a logic circuit, an arithmetic circuit, an electric circuit, etc., and a means for determining by a mechanical method in a mechanical device or machine configuration.

  The present specification also discloses an invention relating to the following gaming machines.

(1) In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The display effect is a variable display effect including displaying the identification information in a variable manner based on the establishment of the start condition and displaying the result of the variable stop,
The gaming machine, wherein the display means is identification information fluctuation display means for displaying the fluctuation display effect.

  According to the invention described in (1), the identification information variation display means displays the identification information in a variable manner based on the start condition being satisfied as a display effect, and displays the variation stop result. A variable display effect including is displayed. Therefore, even in the case of a gaming machine that implements a variable display effect in which the identification information is variably displayed based on the establishment of the start condition and the variable stop result is displayed, the same operation and effect as in claim 1 described above Have

  The “identification information” in this specification is display information such as a numerical symbol, a graphic symbol, or a combination thereof, or other display information, which is a transition to a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player. This is display information that allows the player to recognize the establishment / non-establishment visually.

(2) In the gaming machine according to (1),
Based on the establishment of the start condition, the main control means for determining the fluctuation display effect to be displayed on the identification information fluctuation display means, and instructing the display control means to execute the determined fluctuation display effect,
The display control means performs display control based on an instruction from the main control means so as to display the fluctuation display effect determined by the main control means on the identification information fluctuation display means,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display control means includes the effect short time determining means.

  According to the invention described in (1), the main control means determines the variable display effect to be displayed on the identification information fluctuation display means based on the establishment of the start condition, and displays the execution of the determined fluctuation display effect. Instruct the control means. The display control unit performs display control based on an instruction from the main control unit so that the variation display effect determined by the main control unit is displayed on the identification information variation display unit. The effect time reduction determining means provided in the display control means determines whether or not to shorten the variation display effect of the identification information variation display means when the operation detecting means detects the operation. Therefore, since the effect time reduction determining means is provided in the display control means, a determination process for determining whether or not to display the variable display effect in a shortened manner is performed by the display control means, and the main control means is burdened with the determination process. Never give.

(3) In the gaming machine according to claim 1, or the gaming machine according to (1) or (2),
The game machine characterized in that the suggestion effect is different from the display effect.

  According to the invention described in (3), the suggestion effect display control means suggests that the player has performed a specific action on the gaming machine when the action detection means detects the specific action. Another suggestive effect is displayed on the display means. Therefore, by displaying the suggestion effect different from the display effect on the display means, the suggestion effect can be shown to the player more clearly, and it is clearly shown to the player whether or not the specific action has been processed as valid. Can show. That is, it is possible to clearly indicate to the player whether the specific action by the player has not been properly performed or whether the action detecting means or the like has failed. Therefore, the player does not feel uncomfortable with respect to the time / non-time of the display effect, and the fun of the game can be improved with respect to the time / non-time of the display effect.

  Note that “the suggestion effect is different from the display effect” in the present specification means that the suggestion effect is an effect different from the display effect. That is, the suggestion effect is an effect formed by using a display element different from the main display elements used in the display effect. Therefore, the suggestion effect may be a separate effect completely separated and independent from the display effect, or may be an effect performed during the display effect, that is, an effect inherent in the display effect.

(4) In the gaming machine according to claim 1, or the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3),
The suggestion effect display control means starts the suggestion effect in conjunction with detection of a specific action by the action detection means.

  According to the invention described in (4) above, the suggestion effect display control means starts the suggestion effect in conjunction with the detection of the specific action by the action detection means. Therefore, when the specific action is detected by the action detecting means, the suggestion effect is immediately displayed on the display means, so that the player can know well that his own specific action has been detected by the action detecting means, It is possible to clearly indicate to the player that the specific action has been processed as valid.

(5) In the gaming machine according to claim 1, or the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4),
The suggestion effect display control means is performed when the display effect is displayed in a short time as the suggestion effect, a shortened suggestion effect suggesting that the display effect is displayed in a shortened manner, and a display effect that is performed when the non-time-short display is performed. A gaming machine comprising a non-shortening suggestion that suggests non-shortening display.

  According to the invention as described in said (5), when the display effect is displayed in a short time, the suggestion effect display control means displays the shortened suggestion effect indicating that the display effect is displayed in a shortened manner on the display means, and displays it. When the effect is displayed in a non-time-saving manner, a non-shortening suggestion effect that suggests that the display effect is displayed in a non-shortened manner is displayed on the display means, so that some suggestive effect (shortened suggestive effect or non-shortened suggested effect) is displayed. Thus, the player can well know that his / her specific action has been detected by the action detecting means, and can clearly indicate to the player that the particular action has been processed as valid. In addition, it can be seen that when the abbreviated suggestion effect is displayed, the current display effect is displayed in a short time, and when the non-abbreviated suggestion effect is displayed, the current display effect is displayed in a non-timed display. .

(6) In the gaming machine according to (5),
The shortening suggestion effect and the non-shortening suggestion effect are effects in which contents from the beginning to a predetermined branch point are the same, and contents after the branch point are different from each other. .

  According to the invention described in (6) above, the suggestion effect display control means displays the shortening suggestion effect on the display means when the display effect is displayed in a short time, and is not shortened when the display effect is displayed in a non-time reduction manner. The suggestion effect is displayed on the display means. Further, the shortening suggestion effect and the non-shortening suggestion effect are the same in the contents from the beginning to the branch point, and the contents after the branch point are different from each other. Therefore, by starting display of some suggestion effect (shortening suggestion effect or non-shortening suggestion effect), the player can know well that his / her specific action has been detected by the action detection means, and the specific action Can be clearly shown to the player that is processed as valid. Furthermore, until the suggestion effect being executed reaches the branch point, it is not known whether the suggestion effect is a shortened suggestion effect or a non-shortening suggestion effect. It can be determined whether the suggestion effect or non-shortening suggestion effect), so that the branch point of the suggestion effect can be a change point that divides light and dark, and the suggestion effect can be interesting and enjoy the suggestion effect it can.

(7) In the gaming machine according to (6),
The suggestion effect display control means includes a display information generation processing means for generating display information different from the identification information to be displayed on the identification information variation display means in the shortening suggestion effect and the non-shortening suggestion effect; In a short suggestion effect, comprising drive display processing means for driving the display information to act on the identification information,
The display information generation processing unit generates and displays display information on the identification information variation display unit when the operation detection unit detects a specific operation,
The drive display processing means moves the display information to a predetermined position on the display screen of the identification information variation display means, and when the variation display effect is displayed in a shortened manner, the drive display processing means causes the display information to act on the identification information. When the variable display effect is displayed in a non-shortened manner, the display information is displayed so as to move backward without acting on the identification information.

  According to the invention described in (7), the display information generation processing means generates and displays display information on the identification information fluctuation display means in the shortening suggestion effect and the non-shortening suggestion effect when the action detecting means detects a specific action. To do. The drive display processing means moves the display information to a predetermined position on the display screen of the identification information variation display means, and when the variation display effect is displayed in a shortened manner, the drive display processing means drives and displays the display information on the identification information. When the variable display effect is displayed in a non-shortened manner, the display information is displayed so as to move backward without acting on the identification information. Therefore, by starting display of some suggestion effect (shortening suggestion effect or non-shortening suggestion effect), the player can know well that his / her specific action has been detected by the action detection means, and the specific action Can be clearly shown to the player that is processed as valid. Furthermore, until the suggestion effect being executed reaches the branch point, it is not known whether the suggestion effect is a shortened suggestion effect or a non-shortening suggestion effect. Therefore, the branch point of the suggestion effect can be a change point that divides light and dark. That is, when the variable display effect is displayed in a shortened manner, the display information is driven to be applied to the identification information after the branch point, and when the variable display effect is displayed in a non-shortened manner, the display information is displayed after the branch point. Display to move backward without affecting the identification information. A suggestion effect as to whether or not the display information acts on the identification information can be realized, the suggestion effect can be interesting, and the suggestion effect can be enjoyed.

(8) In the gaming machine according to claim 1, or the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7),
The main control means transmits to the display control means a variation pattern command that encodes a variation pattern that indicates a variation mode in variation display of identification information and a stop identification information command that indicates identification information at the time of variation stop. Then, it has a configuration for transmitting an identification information confirmation command indicating the timing for stopping the identification information to the display control means at a predetermined timing,
The display control means reads a fluctuation pattern corresponding to the received fluctuation pattern command, displays an image according to the read fluctuation pattern on the display means, and receives an identification information confirmation command, and is designated by the stop identification information command. A game machine characterized by having a configuration for confirming and displaying the stop identification information.

  According to the invention described in the above (8), the main control means is a stop identification indicating a variation pattern command that encodes a variation pattern that indicates a variation mode in a variation display of identification information, and identification information at the time of variation stop. An information command is transmitted to the display control unit, and thereafter, an identification information confirmation command indicating a timing for stopping the identification information is transmitted to the display control unit at a predetermined timing. The display control means reads the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the received fluctuation pattern command, displays an image according to the read fluctuation pattern on the display means, and receives the identification information confirmation command, the stop specified by the stop identification information command The identification information is confirmed and displayed. Therefore, the main control means only needs to transmit the variation pattern command, the stop identification information command, and the identification information confirmation command to the display control means, and the display control means performs display control of the display means based on these commands. The display control processing burden on the main control means can be reduced.

(9) In the gaming machine according to (8),
Furthermore, a delay unit that receives an operation detection signal from the operation detection unit, outputs the input operation detection signal with a predetermined time delay, and
When an output signal from the delay means and a time reduction request signal from the display control means are input simultaneously, a logical product means for outputting the output signal to the main control means,
When the main control means receives the output signal from the logical product means, it outputs a time reduction command to the display control means,
When the display control means receives a time reduction command from the main control means, the variable display effect being executed is shortened and displayed.

  According to the invention described in (9), the delay unit receives the operation detection signal from the operation detection unit, and outputs the input operation detection signal with a predetermined time delay. The logical product means outputs the output signal to the main control means when the output signal from the delay means and the time reduction request signal from the display control means are simultaneously inputted. When the main control means receives the output signal from the logical product means, it outputs a time reduction command to the display control means. When receiving the time reduction command from the main control means, the display control means displays the currently executed variable display effect in a shortened manner. Therefore, when the motion detection means detects a specific action, the display control means determines whether or not the variable display effect can be displayed in a short time within the delay time. If the determination is execution of the short time display, the motion detection means The detection signal from the operation detection means is not input to the main control means when the determination is to execute non-short-time display. In other words, the detection signal from the motion detection means is not input to the main control means in a state in which the time display of the variable display effect is undecided, and the display from the main control means in the state in which the availability of the time display is undetermined. No time reduction command is output to the control means. Therefore, after transmitting the time reduction command from the main control means to the display control means, the display control means performs main control from the display control means to cancel the time reduction of the variable display effect and return to the normal (non-time reduction) variable display effect. The complexity of control that is transmitted to the means is not generated.

  Note that the “logical product” in this specification is a means (device, device) that outputs an output signal to the main control means when the output signal from the delay means and the time reduction request signal from the display control means are simultaneously input. A wide range of configurations, parts, electric circuits, electronic circuits, etc.), and examples thereof include logical product circuits and negative logical product circuits.

(10) In the gaming machine according to (9),
The gaming machine, wherein the delay unit and the logical product unit are provided in a relay unit that relays an input signal and outputs the relayed signal to the main control unit.

  According to the invention described in (10), the delay means and the logical product means are provided in the relay means for relaying the input signal and outputting it to the main control means. Therefore, since the delay means and the like are not arranged in the main control means, it is not necessary to open the storage container for storing the main control means in order to change the delay time of the delay means, and the workability is excellent. Yes.

(11) In the gaming machine according to (8),
An operation detection signal from the operation detection unit is input, and a delay unit that delays the input operation detection signal for a predetermined time and outputs the delayed operation detection signal to the main control unit,
The display control means receives a motion detection signal from the motion detection means, and outputs a time reduction request signal to the main control means when the production time reduction determination means determines that the time is short.
The main control means comprises AND means for outputting a time reduction command to the display control means when an output signal from the delay means and a time reduction request signal from the display control means are simultaneously input. A featured gaming machine.

  According to the invention described in (11), the delay means receives the operation detection signal from the operation detection means, delays the input operation detection signal for a predetermined time, and outputs it to the main control means. The display control means receives a motion detection signal from the motion detection means, and outputs a time reduction request signal to the main control means when the production time reduction determination means determines that the time is short. The logical product means provided in the main control means outputs a time reduction command to the display control means when the output signal from the delay means and the time reduction request signal from the display control means are simultaneously input. Therefore, when the motion detection means detects a specific action, the display control means determines whether or not the variable display effect can be displayed in a short time within the delay time. If the determination is execution of the short time display, the motion detection means The detection signal from the operation detection means is not input to the main control means when the determination is to execute non-short-time display. In other words, the detection signal from the motion detection means is not input to the main control means in a state in which the time display of the variable display effect is undecided, and the display from the main control means in the state in which the availability of the time display is undetermined. No time reduction command is output to the control means. Therefore, after transmitting the time reduction command from the main control means to the display control means, the display control means performs main control from the display control means to cancel the time reduction of the variable display effect and return to the normal (non-time reduction) variable display effect. The complexity of control that is transmitted to the means is not generated.

(12) In the gaming machine according to (11),
The delay means is provided in a relay means for relaying an input signal and outputting it to the main control means,
The gaming machine characterized in that the logical product means is provided in the main control means.

  According to the invention described in (12), the delay means is provided in the relay means that relays the input signal and outputs it to the main control means, and the logical product means is provided in the main control means. Therefore, since the delay means is not arranged in the main control means, it is not necessary to open the storage container for storing the main control means in order to change the delay time of the delay means, and the workability is excellent. .

(13) In the gaming machine according to (9) or (11),
When the main control means outputs a time reduction command to the display control means, the main control means outputs an identification information confirmation command to the display control means at a timing for finalizing a time reduction display effect in the display control means, and the display control A game machine characterized by outputting an identification information confirmation command to the display control means at a timing for confirming a non-time-short display effect in the display control means when no time reduction command is output to the means.

  According to the invention described in (13), when the time control command is output to the display control means, the main control means controls the display of the identification information confirmation command at a timing for determining the time display effect by the display control means. If the time control command is not output to the display control unit, the identification information determination command is output to the display control unit at a timing for determining the non-time display effect by the display control unit. Accordingly, the main control means can output the identification information confirmation command at the timing of the time-short display effect when the display effect on the display means is shortened, and when the display effect on the display means is not shortened Can output the identification information confirmation command at the timing of the non-short-time display effect (normal variation display effect). There is no need to transmit any signal or the like from the display control means to the main control means after a time reduction command is sent from the main control means to the display control means, and the variable display effect can be displayed in a shortened manner.

(14) In the gaming machine according to claim 1, or the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (13),
The production time short determining means is:
A time-determining random number generating means for generating a time-determining random number group for determining whether or not to shorten the display effect;
Based on a predetermined timing, a short time determination random number storage means for storing one short time determination random number in the short time determination random number group generated by the short time determination random number generation means,
A game machine comprising: a time-determining means for judging whether or not the time-determining random number stored in the time-determining random number storage means is a predetermined value.

  According to the invention described in (14), the time-determining random number generating means generates a time-determining random number group for determining whether or not to shorten the display effect. The short time determination random number storage means stores one short time determination random number in the short time determination random number group generated by the short time determination random number generation means based on a predetermined timing. The time reduction determination means determines whether or not the time reduction determination random number stored in the time reduction determination random number storage means is a predetermined value. For example, if the short time determination random number stored in the short time determination random number storage means is a predetermined value, the display effect of the display means is shortened, and if it is other than the predetermined value, the display effect of the display means is displayed. Can be non-temporary. Of course, it can be non-time saving when it is a predetermined value, and it can also be time saving when it is other than the predetermined value. Therefore, it is possible to suitably realize the effect time short determining means.

(15) In the gaming machine according to claim 1, or the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (14),
The effect time reduction determining means treats the motion detection of the motion detection means during the display effect on the display means as valid, and invalidates the motion detection of the motion detection means before and after the display effect starts on the display means. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to the invention described in (15), the effect time reduction determining means treats the operation detection of the operation detecting means during the display effect on the display means as valid, and the operation before and after the start of the display effect on the display means. The detection of the operation of the detection means is invalidated. Accordingly, the display effect being executed can be displayed in a time-saving / non-time-saving display, and other display effects are displayed in a time-saving manner due to the operation detection of the operation detecting means before and after the display effect is started on the display means. Can be prevented.

(16) In the gaming machine according to claim 1, or the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (15),
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the motion detecting means is an operating means that is operated to be contacted or non-contacted by a player.

  According to the invention as described in (16) above, the operating means is contacted or non-contacted by the player. Therefore, when the operating means is operated by the player, the display effect is not necessarily shortened, but it is determined whether or not to shorten the display based on the establishment / non-establishment of the shortening condition, which is interesting. It is possible to prevent the display effect from being omitted completely, and even if the operation means is operated by the player, if it is determined as non-time short by the effect time shortening determination means, an interesting display effect is given to the player. Can be provided. In addition, when the operating means is operated by the player and it is determined that the time is determined by the effect time determining means, the display effect is shortened, so that the variable display cycle is shortened to speed up the game flow. And can actively participate in the game by operating the operation means. Further, when an operation by the player is detected by the operation means, a suggestion effect indicating that the player has performed a specific action on the gaming machine is displayed regardless of the time / non-time determination by the effect time determination unit. Since it is displayed on the means, it can be clearly shown to the player whether or not the operation has been processed as valid. That is, it is possible to clearly indicate to the player whether the operation by the player has not been properly performed or whether the operation means or the like has failed. Therefore, the player does not feel uncomfortable with respect to the time / non-time of the display effect, and the fun of the game can be improved with respect to the time / non-time of the display effect. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can exhibit the fun of the game while maintaining active participation of the game by the player.

(17) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (16),
The main control means includes
When instructing the confirmation of the non-short-time display effect by the display control means, the first time is counted, and when instructing the confirmation of the time-short display effect by the display control means, the second time shorter than the first time. A gaming machine comprising a single timing means for timing time.

  According to the invention described in (17) above, the time measuring means of the main control means times the first time when instructing the confirmation of the non-time-short display effect by the display control means, and the time shortening by the display control means. When instructing to confirm the display effect, the second time shorter than the first time is counted. Therefore, it is possible to deal with the short time and short time of the display effect with a single time measuring means without providing a plurality of time measuring means in the main control means.

(18) In the gaming machine according to claim 1, or the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (17),
The production time short determining means is:
Furthermore, the game machine characterized by including the availability determination restriction means for determining whether or not the short time display can be performed only once during the variable display effect.

  According to the invention as described in said (18), a possibility determination restriction means makes the time-short display permission determination only once during the variable display effect. Therefore, even if the motion detection signal from the motion detection means is input to the display control means a plurality of times during the variable display effect, the determination of whether or not the short time display can be performed only once during the variable display effect is possible. it can. In other words, even if a specific action of the player is detected multiple times by the motion detection means during one variation display effect, only one of them (basically, only the first time detected first) It is possible to determine whether it is possible.

(19) In the gaming machine according to claim 1, or the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (18),
The gaming machine is a pachinko machine.

  According to the gaming machine described in (19), it is possible to provide a pachinko machine that can exhibit the fun of the game while maintaining active participation of the game by the player. The basic configuration of the pachinko machine is provided with an operation handle, and a ball as a game medium is launched into a predetermined game area in accordance with the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. In other words, the identification information (such as symbols) that is dynamically displayed on the display device is determined and stopped after a predetermined time on the condition that a winning (or passing through the operation gate) is required. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, variable winning means (specific winning opening) arranged at a predetermined position in the gaming area are opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings can be obtained. Examples include those to which value (including data written on a magnetic card as well as premium spheres) is given.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, the operation detecting means for detecting a specific action of the player with respect to the gaming machine, and when the action detecting means detects the action, the display means An effect time reduction determining means for determining whether or not to shorten the display effect, a display control means for causing the display means to display the display effect on the display means based on a determination result of the effect time reduction determining means, and an operation detection means When the player detects a specific action, the player is provided with a suggestion effect display control means for displaying on the display means an suggestion effect that suggests that the player has performed a specific action on the gaming machine. When an action is detected, the display effect is not necessarily shortened, but it is determined whether or not to shorten the display based on whether or not the shortening condition is satisfied. It is possible to prevent the white display effect from being completely omitted, and even if a specific action on the gaming machine by the player is detected, A certain display effect can be provided to the player. In addition, when a specific action by the player on the gaming machine is detected and the time is determined by the effect time determining means, the display effect is shortened, so that the variable display cycle is shortened and the flow of the game is quickly performed. And the player can actively participate in the game by performing a specific action on the gaming machine (for example, operating an operation switch). Further, when a specific action is detected by the action detecting means, a suggestion effect suggesting that the player has made a specific action on the gaming machine regardless of the time saving / non-time saving determination by the effect time determining means is displayed on the display means. Therefore, it can be clearly shown to the player whether or not the specific action has been processed as valid. That is, it is possible to clearly indicate to the player whether the specific action by the player has not been properly performed or whether the action detecting means or the like has failed. Therefore, the player does not feel uncomfortable with respect to the time / non-time of the display effect, and the fun of the game can be improved with respect to the time / non-time of the display effect. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can exhibit the fun of the game while maintaining active participation of the game by the player.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a “pachinko machine”) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. However, FIG. 2 shows a state in which the lower plate unit 13 is removed from the inner frame 12 for convenience.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10, and an inner frame 12 that is supported on one side of the outer frame 11 so as to be openable and closable. ing. Below, the structure of the outer frame 11 and the inner frame 12 is demonstrated in detail separately.

  The outer frame 11 is formed in a rectangular shape as a whole by a wooden plate material, and each plate material is assembled by a detachable fastener such as a small screw. 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). The outer frame 11 may be made of a light metal such as resin or aluminum.

  The opening / closing axis of the inner frame 12 is set so as to extend vertically on the opposite side (left side of the pachinko machine 10 in FIG. 1) from the position where the handle (game ball launching handle 18 described later) is installed when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. The inner frame 12 can be sufficiently opened to the front side with the opening / closing axis as an axis. For example, assuming that the opening / closing axis of the inner frame 12 is in the vertical direction on the handle installation location side (the right side of the pachinko machine 10 in FIG. 1), Will interfere with the pachinko machine or card unit (ball lending unit), and the inner frame 12 cannot be fully opened. The inner frame 12 is made of a synthetic resin, specifically, ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) resin. By doing so, it is highly viscous and resistant to impact, and can be manufactured at low cost.

  The configuration of the inner frame 12 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view showing a state in which the front frame set 14 is removed from the pachinko machine 10 (however, in FIG. 3, the configuration in the game area on the surface of the game board 30 is shown as blank for convenience).

  The inner frame 12 is roughly divided into a lower tray unit 13 attached to the lowermost portion thereof, and an opening / closing axis about the vertical opening / closing axis on the left side of the inner frame 12 in the range above the lower tray unit 13. A front frame set 14 that is freely attached, a resin base 20 that will be described later, and a game board 30 that is attached to the rear side of the resin base 20 are provided. Each of these configurations will be described in detail below.

  The lower plate unit 13 is fixed to the inner frame 12 with a fastener such as a screw. On the front side of the lower tray unit 13, a lower tray 15, a ball release lever 17, a game ball launching handle 18, an ashtray 22, and a sound output port 24 are provided. The lower tray 15 as a ball receiving tray is provided at the substantially central portion of the lower tray unit 13, and the game balls discharged from the discharge port 16 can be stored in the lower tray 15. The ball removal lever 17 is for removing a game ball in the lower plate 15. By moving the ball removal lever 17 to the left in FIG. 1, a predetermined position on the bottom surface of the lower plate 15 is opened, The game balls stored in the dish 15 can be pulled out downward through the opening on the bottom surface of the lower dish 15. The game ball launching handle 18 is disposed so as to protrude to the front side on the right side of the lower plate 15. In accordance with the operation of the game ball launching handle 18 by the player, the game ball launching device 38 drives the game ball toward a game board 30 described later. The game ball launching device 38 includes a game ball launching handle 18, a set handle 228, which will be described later, a launching motor 229 (see FIG. 6), and the like. The game ball launching device 38 described above corresponds to the game ball launching means in the present invention. The sound output port 24 is an output port for outputting sound from a speaker provided in the lower plate unit 13 or on the back surface. The ashtray 22 is provided on the left side of the lower plate 15. The right side of the ashtray 22 is cantilevered by the lower plate 15 so that the ashtray 22 rotates about the axis in the left-right direction (horizontal direction).

  Note that most of the lower dish unit 13 is molded of ABS resin in the same manner as the inner frame 12. By doing so, it is highly viscous and resistant to impact, and can be manufactured at low cost. In particular, the surface layer forming the lower plate 15 and the front panel portion behind the lower plate are formed of flame-retardant ABS resin. For this reason, this part is difficult to burn.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the front frame set 14 is attached to the inner frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. Like the inner frame 12, the front frame set 14 has an open / close axis extending vertically to the left when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. It can be opened to the front side with an axial center. Moreover, the front frame set 14 is attached so as to fit into the outer wall (rib) 12b (see FIG. 3) of the inner frame 12. That is, since at least a part of the side surface of the front frame set 14 is attached so as to fit into the outer wall (rib) 12b of the inner frame 12, foreign matter (from the gap between the inner frame 12 and the front frame set 14) Such as a needle or thin plate) can be prevented. Further, since the front frame set 14 is made of a synthetic resin, specifically, an ABS resin, like the inner frame 12, the front frame set 14 is highly viscous and strong against impact, and can be manufactured at low cost.

  On the other hand, an upper plate 19 as a receiving tray for game balls is integrally provided below the front frame set 14 (above the lower plate 15). Here, the upper tray 19 is a ball tray for temporarily storing the game balls and guiding them to the game ball launching device 38 while aligning them in a line. In the conventional pachinko machine, a front decorative frame that can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame is provided below the front frame set, and the upper decorative frame is provided on the front decorative frame. The upper plate 19 is provided directly to the front frame set 14 and is omitted. Similar to the lower plate 15, the upper plate 19 has a structure in which the surface layer is formed of flame-retardant ABS resin.

  Here, the front frame set 14 is provided below the pachinko machine 10 so as not to interfere with at least the game ball launching handle 18. The dimension (H1 in FIG. 1) to the lower end of the front frame set 14 is, for example, about 201 mm in one existing model, but is about 172 mm, which is about 30 mm smaller in the pachinko machine 10. In addition, along with this, the dimension from the lower end of the pachinko machine 10 to the upper plate 19 (H2 in FIG. 1) is also reduced. It has become. In such a configuration, there is a concern that the distance between the nozzle portion of the ball lending device and the upper plate 19 will increase due to the lowering of the position of the upper plate 19, and the spilled gaming balls will be rented. A part of the peripheral wall of the upper plate 19 was raised at a portion (left side portion) that receives the game ball from the nozzle portion (the high wall portion 19a in FIG. 1). Thereby, even if it is the structure which lowered the position of the upper plate 19, inconveniences, such as spilling out of a rental game ball, are eliminated. In addition, the height dimension of the high wall part 19a should just be commensurate with the down dimension of the upper plate 19, and was 25 mm in the present Example.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the inner frame 12 is mainly composed of a resin base 20 having a rectangular outer shape, and a substantially circular window hole 21 is formed at the center of the resin base 20. A game board 30 is detachably mounted on the rear side of the resin base 20. The game board 30 is made of a rectangular plywood and is attached in a state in which the peripheral edge thereof is in contact with the back side of the resin base 20 (inner frame 12). Accordingly, the substantially central portion of the front surface portion of the game board 30 is exposed to the front surface side of the inner frame 12 through the window hole 21 of the resin base 20. The game board 30 has a vertical length of 476 mm and a horizontal length of 452 mm (same size as before).

  Next, the configuration of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a front view showing the configuration of the game board 30. The game board 30 includes a general winning port 31, a variable winning device 32, a first starting port 33 (for example, an operation chucker), a second starting port 34 (for example, a through gate), a variable display unit 35, and the like. These general winning port 31, variable winning device 32, first starting port 33 (for example, operation chucker), second starting port 34 (for example, through gate), variable display unit 35, etc. It is arranged in each through hole formed by machining, and is attached from the front side of the game board 30 with wood screws or the like. A game ball enters the above-described general winning port 31, variable winning device 32, and first starting port 33, and the detected balls are described later (a winning port switch 221, a count switch 223, an operating port switch 224, etc.). Based on the output of the detection switch, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the upper plate 19 (or the lower plate 15). In addition, the game board 30 is provided with an out port 36, and game balls that have not entered the various winning devices etc. are guided through the out port 36 to a ball discharge path (not shown). It has become. A number of nails are planted in the game board 30 in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the game balls, and various members (acts) such as the windmill 37 are arranged.

  The variable display unit 35 has a first symbol display device 42 for variably displaying a first symbol (for example, a special symbol) as identification information with a winning at the first starting port 33 as a trigger, and a second starting port 34. And a second symbol display device 41 for variably displaying a second symbol (for example, a normal symbol).

  The second symbol display device 41 includes a second symbol display unit 43 and a holding lamp 44, and each time a game ball passes through the second starting port 34, for example, a display symbol (ordinary symbol) by the display unit 43 is displayed. Is changed, and when the change display stops at a predetermined symbol, the first start port 33 is configured to be in an activated state (opened) for a predetermined time. The number of times that the game ball has passed through the second start opening 34 is held up to a maximum of 4 times, and the number of times the game ball is held is lit and displayed by the hold lamp 44. The display unit 43 may be configured to be variably displayed by a part of the first symbol display device 42 (liquid crystal display device) in addition to the configuration to be variably displayed by switching lighting of a plurality of lamps. . Similarly, the hold lamp 44 may be configured to be variably displayed on a part of the first symbol display device 42. The second symbol display device 41 described above corresponds to the normal identification information variation display means in the present invention.

  The first symbol display device 42 is configured as a liquid crystal display device, and the display content is controlled by a display control device 45 described later. The first symbol display device 42 displays, for example, three symbol rows of left, middle and right. Each symbol row is composed of a plurality of symbols, and these symbols are variably displayed on the first symbol display device 42 so as to be scrolled for each symbol row. In the present embodiment, the first symbol display device 42 (liquid crystal display device) includes a large liquid crystal display of 8 inches. The variable display device unit 35 is provided with a center frame 47 so as to surround the first symbol display device 42. The first symbol display device 42 described above corresponds to the display means and the identification information variation display means in the present invention, and the display control device 45 described above corresponds to the display control means in the present invention.

  The variable winning device 32 is normally in a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won or difficult to win, and is repeatedly operated between an open state in which a game ball is easy to win and a normal closed state in the event of a big win. ing. More specifically, when a game ball wins at the first start opening 33, the symbols are displayed in a variable manner on the first symbol display device 42, and the confirmed symbol after the stop is a combination of specific symbols set in advance. A special gaming state occurs as a necessary condition. The large winning opening of the variable winning device 32 is in a predetermined open state, and the game ball is configured to be in a state where it is easy to win a prize (a big hit state). Specifically, the passage of a predetermined time or a predetermined number of winnings is defined as one round, and the big winning opening of the variable winning device 32 is repeatedly opened a predetermined number of times. The number of times that the game ball has passed through the first start port 33 is held up to a maximum of 4 times, and the number of times that the game ball is held is lit on the hold lamp 46. Note that the hold lamp 46 may be configured so as to be variably displayed on a part of the first symbol display device 42.

  The game board 30 is also provided with a rail unit 50 for guiding the game ball launched from the game ball launching device 38 to the upper part of the game board 30, and is released in accordance with the turning operation of the game ball launch handle 18. The played game balls are guided to a predetermined game area through the rail unit 50. The rail unit 50 is formed of a ring-shaped resin molded product (for example, a product molded by adding a fluororesin), and has an inner rail 51 and an outer rail 52 integrally formed in an inner and outer double. . In addition, since the rail unit 50 is shape | molded by adding a fluororesin, it can reduce the frictional resistance of the game ball about the back surface 50a shown in FIG. The inner rail 51 is formed in a substantially annular shape except for about ¼ of the upper part, and the outer rail 52 is formed so that a part (mainly the left side) faces the inner rail 51. In such a case, a guide rail is constituted by the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52, and a spherical guide passage is formed by a portion (the left portion facing) where the rails 51 and 52 are parallel to each other at a predetermined interval. The ball guide passage is formed in a groove shape having a contact surface with the game board 30, that is, a groove shape in which the front side is opened.

  A return ball preventing member 53 is attached to the tip portion of the inner rail 51 (the upper left portion in FIG. 4). This prevents a situation in which the game ball once guided from the ball guide path between the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52 to the upper part of the game board 30 returns to the ball guide path again. Yes. Further, a return rubber 54 is attached to the outer rail 52 at a position corresponding to the maximum flight portion of the game ball (upper right portion in FIG. 4: a portion corresponding to the tip portion of the outer rail 52). Accordingly, the game ball fired at a predetermined momentum or more hits the return rubber 54 and is bounced back. On the inner surface of the outer rail 52, there is a sliding plate 55 as a long metal strip made of stainless steel in order to make the flight of the game ball smoother, that is, to reduce the frictional resistance of the game ball. It is attached.

  An arc-shaped flange 56 projecting outward is formed on the outer peripheral portion 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. In this embodiment, in order to firmly fasten at least the left side of the rail unit 50 to the game board 30, the left side of the rail unit 50 is fastened to the game board 30 with more screws than the right side. Adhesiveness to the game board 30 on the left side can be improved, and a game ball can be improved. This is because if the left side of the rail unit 50 is wobbled with respect to the game board 30, the momentum of the game ball emitted to the rail unit 50 is absorbed by the wobble.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the top, bottom, left, and right ends of the rail unit 50 are formed substantially linearly (flatly) as viewed from the front. That is, the flange 56 is cut off at each of the upper, lower, left, and right ends of the rail unit 50, so that the rail diameter can be expanded in a limited area in the pachinko machine 10, that is, the game area on the game board 30 can be expanded. ing.

  A convex portion 57 is formed at the entrance of the ball guide passage between the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52 so as to close a part of the ball guide passage. The convex portion 57 is provided in a substantially vertical direction from the inner rail 51 to the lower end portion of the rail unit 50, and a foul ball that does not reach the game area and flows backward in the ball guide passage is used as a foul ball passage 63 (see FIG. 3). Play a role in guiding. The lower right corner and the lower left corner of the game board 30 are spaces for sticking stickers (S1, S2 in FIG. 4) and plates such as stamps (for example, serial numbers are described). In order to secure this adhering space, notches 58 and 59 are formed in the flange 56. By sticking a seal such as a certificate (S1, S2 in FIG. 4) to the lower right corner or the lower left corner of the game board 30, the game board 30 and the certificate can be uniquely defined.

  Next, the game area will be described. The game area is partitioned and formed in a substantially circular shape by the inner peripheral part (inner and outer rails) of the rail unit 50. In particular, in the present embodiment, the game area partitioned on the board surface of the game board 30 is much more than conventional. It is composed largely. In the present embodiment, the distance between the uppermost point of the outer rail 52 and the lower part of the game board 30 is 445 mm (58 mm longer than the conventional product), and is from the extreme left position of the outer rail 52 to the extreme right position of the inner rail 51. The distance is 435 mm (50 mm longer than the conventional product). The distance from the extreme left position of the inner rail 51 to the extreme right position of the inner rail 51 is 418 mm.

  In the present embodiment, the game area is a region surrounded by the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52 as viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, except for a guide rail region that is a parallel part of the inner and outer rails 51 and 52. As an area. Accordingly, since the game area does not include the guide rail portion, the left limit position toward the game area is specified not by the outer rail 52 but by the inner rail 51. Similarly, the right limit position toward the game area is specified by the inner rail 51. The lower limit position of the game area is specified by the lower end position of the game board 30. The upper limit position of the game area is specified by the outer rail 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 390 mm or more, 400 mm or more, 410 mm or more, 420 mm or more, 430 mm or more, 440 mm or more, 450 mm or more, and further 460 mm or more. Of course, it may be 470 mm or more. That is, the width of the game area is preferably as large as possible from the viewpoint of expanding the game area. 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, 480 mm or more, and 490 mm or more. That is, 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 is good also as what combined the said numerical value arbitrarily.

  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 is only about 50% in the past, so it can be said that the game area is considerably expanded on the premise that the game board 30 is shared. 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.

  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 addition, the 2nd starting port 34 located in the both sides of the variable display apparatus unit 35 has a guide mechanism in which the game ball which passed this 2nd starting port 34 is approached toward the center. Thereby, even when the game area is expanded in the left-right direction, the game ball can be guided toward the center first starting port 33 and the variable prize-winning device 32. By expanding, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest due to difficulty in winning a game ball. Furthermore, by extending the game area in the left-right direction, various arrangements of the windmill 37, the second start port 34, a plurality of nails (guide nails for guiding the game ball to the center), and other accessories are arranged. Thus, the behavior of the game ball in the game areas on the left and right sides of the variable display device unit 35 can be made more interesting. In addition, since the game area is also expanded in the vertical direction, various windmills 37, second start ports 34, a plurality of nails, and other accessories can be further arranged in the vertical direction in the game area. The behavior of the game ball can be made even more interesting.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 3, in the resin base 20, below the window hole 21 (game board 30), a launch rail 61 for guiding the game ball immediately after being launched from the game ball launcher 38 is attached. ing. The firing rail 61 is fixedly attached to the resin base 20 via a metal plate 62 behind the firing rail 61, and is configured to extend linearly at a predetermined firing angle (launch angle). Therefore, the game ball launched by the turning operation of the game ball launching handle 18 is first launched obliquely upward along the launch rail 61, and then into a predetermined game area through the ball guide path of the rail unit 50 as described above. Guided.

  In the case of this pachinko machine 10, it has already been described that the game area is greatly expanded compared to the conventional case, but under such a configuration, the curvature of the guide rail must be reduced, so that the launch ball is stabilized. Need some ingenuity. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the launch position of the game ball is lowered and the inclination angle (launch angle) of the launch rail 61 is made somewhat larger than that of the existing one (that is, the launch rail 61 is raised) to further launch. The length of the rail 61 is made longer than the existing one so as to ensure a sufficiently long ball guiding distance. Thereby, the game ball launched from the game ball launcher 38 can be guided to the guide rail in a more stable state. In this case, in particular, the launch rail 61 is formed to extend from the launch position of the game ball launcher 38 to a position beyond the center position (out port 36) of the game area.

  In addition, there is a predetermined gap between the firing rail 61 and the rail unit 50 (guide rail), and a foul ball passage 63 is formed below the gap. Therefore, if the game ball launched from the game ball launching device 38 does not reach the return ball prevention member 53 and returns to the inside of the guide rail as a foul ball, the foul ball passes through the foul ball passage 63 to the lower plate. 15 is discharged. Incidentally, in the case of the present embodiment, the length of the firing rail 61 is about 240 mm, and the length of the gap at the tip of the firing rail (the length on the extension line of the firing rail 61) is about 40 mm.

  When the foul spheres flow backward in the guide rail, most of them flow along the outer rail 52 and drop downward when reaching the lower end of the outer rail 52. There is also a thing that jumps 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 63. Thereby, all of the foul balls are surely guided to the foul ball passage 63. This suppresses interference between the foul ball and the next game ball to be launched.

  Although detailed disclosure of the drawings is omitted, game balls are supplied to the game ball launcher 38 one by one from the ball outlet on the front frame set 14 side (the ball outlet leading from the most downstream portion of the upper plate 19). . At this time, since the launch position of the game ball is lowered in the present embodiment, the drop from the exit of the ball on the front frame set 14 side to the launch position becomes large. Guide members 65 and 66 were installed on the front side. Thereby, the game ball supplied from the ball exit on the front frame set 14 side is always set at a predetermined launch position, and a stable launch operation can be realized. Further, the game ball launching device 38 is provided with a ball striking ball, and a game ball is launched with the rotation of the ball striking center around the shaft portion. Therefore, while aiming to reduce the weight of the hitting ball by changing the material to light metal such as aluminum and reducing the size of the shaft, the head of the hitting ball (on the opposite side of the shaft) is secured to ensure sufficient firing force. A weight is provided at the end. 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 up or caught, and it is easy to adjust the hitting ball strength of the tip.

  In addition, the code | symbol 67 in FIG. 3 is the discharge port connected to the upper plate 19, and a game ball is discharged to the upper plate 19 through this discharge port 67. FIG. The discharge port 67 is provided with an openable / closable shutter 68 that is displaced between a substantially horizontal state and a substantially vertical state about a rotation axis in a substantially horizontal direction. When the front frame set 14 is released from the inner frame 12 (the state shown in FIG. 3), the shutter 68 is changed from a substantially horizontal state to a substantially vertical state by an urging force of a spring or the like. The outlet 67 is closed. When the front frame set 14 is closed, the shutter 68 is pushed open by a ball passage rod 69 (see FIG. 2) provided on the back surface of the front frame set 14 to be in a substantially horizontal state. The game ball discharged toward the direction passes through the ball passage rod 69 and is discharged to the upper plate 19 without any leakage. Therefore, in this pachinko machine 10 in which the front decorative frame is omitted and the upper plate 19 is directly provided to the front frame set 14, the game balls inside the payout passage and the like are outside the pachinko machine 10 when the front frame set 14 is opened. Inconveniences such as spilling off can be prevented.

  The resin base 20 is provided with a substantially rectangular small window 71 at the lower right portion of the window hole 21. Therefore, a sticker such as a stamp (S1 in FIG. 4) stretched at the lower right corner of the game board 30 can be seen through the small window 71. Further, a sticker or the like can be pasted from the small window 71.

  As shown in FIG. 3, support brackets 81 and 82 are attached to the left end portion of the inner frame 12 as a support mechanism for the front frame set 14. The upper support fitting 81 is provided with a support hole 83 having a notch on the front side of the figure, and the lower support fitting 82 is provided with a protruding shaft 84 protruding in the vertical direction.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a front frame set open detection switch 90 that detects that the front frame set 14 is opened with respect to the inner frame 12 is provided above the inner frame 12. When the front frame set 14 is opened, it is output from the front frame set open detection switch 90 to the computer for the hall (in the pachinko parlor). When the front frame set 14 is closed, the metal reinforcing plates 132 and 131 of the front frame set 14 shown in FIG. 5 come into contact with the pair of metal fittings 92 of the inner frame 12 shown in FIG. The grounding of the front frame set 14 is secured.

  Here, the front frame set 14 described above will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5 is a rear view of the front frame set 14. The front frame set 14 is formed with a substantially elliptical window 101 so that most of the game area can be viewed from the outside. Specifically, the window portion 101 has a shape in which a substantially central portion on the left and right sides is curved relatively gently as compared with the upper and lower sides. The substantially central portion may be linear. In the present embodiment, the distance between the upper end of the window portion 101 (the uppermost portion of the outer rail 52 and the upper end of the game area) and the upper end of the front frame set 14 (the vertical width of the so-called upper frame portion) is 61 mm. It is significantly shorter than the prior art having an upper frame width of about 85 mm to 95 mm. As a result, the upper area of the game area can be easily secured, and the large-sized variable display device unit 35 can be arranged relatively upward. The distance between the upper end of the front frame set 14 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 ensured, it may be 50 mm or less.

  Further, the shortest distance between the left end of the window portion 101 and the left end of the front frame set 14 when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10 (the left-right width of the so-called left side frame portion: shown on the right side in FIG. 5), The frame width on the opening / closing axis side is set to be relatively large in order to increase the strength and support strength of the front frame set 14 itself. In this case, as is apparent from a comparison between FIGS. 1 and 3, in the state where the front frame set 14 is closed, not only the left end portion of the outer rail 52 but also the left end portion of the inner rail 51 is the left frame portion. Obscured by. That is, at least a part of the guide rail overlaps and is covered with the left frame portion of the front frame set 14 when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. Even if it becomes difficult to visually recognize the game ball in this way, it is only a passing point where the game ball is guided to the game area, and it is difficult to see the game ball in the game area where the player mainly enjoys the game. It doesn't mean. Therefore, there is no trouble in actual game. Moreover, while such a trouble does not arise, sufficient intensity | strength and support strength of the front frame set 14 are securable. Incidentally, the distance in the left-right direction between the left end position of the outer rail 52 and the left end position of the outer frame 11 when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10 is 21 mm, the right end position of the game area (the right end position of the inner rail 51) and the outer frame 11 The distance in the left-right direction with respect to the right end position is 44 mm.

  In addition, the front frame set 14 is provided with light emitting means such as various lamps in the periphery (for example, 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, at the periphery of the window portion 101, an annular illumination portion 102 containing light emitting means such as an LED is provided symmetrically, and at the center of the annular illumination portion 102 and at the top of the pachinko machine 10, Similarly, a central illumination unit 103 having a built-in light emitting means such as an LED is provided. In the pachinko machine 10, the central illumination unit 103 functions as a jackpot lamp, and lights and blinks when the jackpot is informed that the jackpot is being hit. Further, an upper plate illumination part 104 that also includes a light emitting means such as an LED is provided around the upper plate 19. In addition, on the left and right sides of the central illumination unit 103, there are provided a prize ball lamp 105 that is lit during the payout of a prize ball and an error display lamp 106 that is lit when a predetermined error occurs. In addition, a small window 107 made of a transparent resin is provided so as to be adjacent to the lower end portion of the annular illumination portion 102 so that a part of the inner frame 12 surface, the game board 30 surface, or the like can be visually recognized. Since the predetermined portion of the small window 107 is flat, the certificate paper or the like attached to the lower right corner of the game board 30 can be suitably read from the flat portion of the small window 107 by a machine.

  In addition, a ball lending operation unit 120 is disposed below the window unit 101, and the ball lending operation unit 120 is provided with a ball lending button 121, a return button 122, and a frequency display unit 123. When the ball lending operation unit 120 is operated with a bill or a card inserted in a card unit (ball lending unit) (not shown) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, a game ball is lent according to the operation. Done. The ball lending button 121 is operated to obtain a lending ball based on information recorded on a card or the like (recording medium), and the lending ball is supplied to the upper plate 19 as long as there is a remaining amount on the card or the like. Is done. The return button 122 is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted into the card unit. The frequency display unit 123 displays remaining amount information such as a card. It should be noted that the ball rental operation unit 120 is not necessary for a pachinko machine in which game balls are lent directly to the upper plate from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit, that is, a so-called cash machine. Therefore, a decorative seal or the like is attached to the installation portion of the ball rental operation unit 120. Thereby, the common use of the lending operation unit of the pachinko machine using the card unit and the cash machine can be achieved.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the vicinity of the small window 107 on the left side of the front frame set 14 is not protruded more than necessary to the front side (the front side in FIG. 1). Thus, when a game ball is lent directly to the upper plate 19 from the card sand ball lending device provided on the left side of the pachinko machine 10, the tip of the nose portion (so-called elephant nose) of the ball lending device is discharged. An exit can be suitably located in the upper position of the top plate 19, and the game ball lent from the nose part of the said ball lending apparatus can be received by the top plate 19. FIG.

  Various reinforcing members made of metal are provided on the back side of the front frame set 14 so as to surround the window portion 101. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, reinforcing plates 131, 132, 133, and 134 are respectively attached to the back side of the front frame set 14 and on the top, bottom, left, and right 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. Thus, since the resin part 135 is interposed in the connection part of the reinforcement boards 132 and 133, it can prevent that a noise loops with the reinforcement boards 131-134. Further, the right reinforcing plate 131 of FIG. 5 is provided with an engaging claw 131a having a hook shape at an intermediate position thereof, and this engaging claw 131a is formed on the inner frame 12 with the front frame set 14 closed. It is configured to be engaged with the hole 12a (see FIG. 3). With this configuration, the front frame set 14 is configured to include the upper plate 19, and even if the upper and lower pivot support positions are extended, the front frame set 14 can be prevented from being lifted at the intermediate position. Therefore, an illegal act or the like floating the front frame set 14 is suppressed.

  The lower reinforcing plate 134 is provided with a resin rail side wall member 136 at a position facing the firing rail 61 (see FIG. 3). The rail side wall member 136 becomes the side wall of the firing rail 61 when the front frame set 14 is closed. Therefore, the game ball is prevented from spilling from the launch rail 61.

  The reinforcing plates 131 to 134 described above also have a function as a metal frame for supporting the glass, and a part of the reinforcing plates 131 to 134 is folded back to form a glass holding groove. The glass holding grooves are formed in two rows on the front and rear sides, 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. The part is covered with the front frame set 14. Therefore, in the guide rail, a portion where the open side on the front 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 38 returns without reaching the return ball prevention member 53, the game ball spills out (jumps out) from the guide rail, or the outer rail 52 and the glass. 137. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a rail cover 140 for covering the front side open portion of the guide rail is attached to the front frame set 14.

  The rail cover 140 is a substantially flat 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 guide rail, and covers the section from the base end portion of the guide rail to the vicinity of the tip end portion along the peripheral edge of the window portion 101. It is attached to the back side of the set 14. In particular, the size and shape of the rail cover 140 on the inner diameter side substantially match those of the inner rail 52. When the rail cover 140 is attached, the surface side of the rail cover 140 is in contact with the glass 137. When the front frame set 14 is closed, the back surface of the rail cover 140 covers almost the entire area of the guide rail. Thereby, the collision of the game ball with the glass 137 can be prevented in most sections of the guide rail. Therefore, adverse effects such as breakage due to contact with the glass 137 can be suppressed.

  Further, a portion where the guide rail protrudes from the side edge portion of the glass 137 is provided at the right end portion of the rail cover 140 (that is, the portion which becomes the right end in the state of FIG. 5 where the rail cover 140 is attached to the front frame set 14). A covering portion 141 for covering is provided. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of problems such that the game ball spills out of the guide rail (jumps out) or gets caught between the outer rail 52 and the glass 137.

  Further, on the back side of the rail cover 140, a ridge 142 is formed that extends in an arc along the inner edge of the rail cover 140 and protrudes toward the front side of FIG. The ridge 142 is configured to overlap the inner rail 52 substantially integrally with the rim 142 in a state of entering the guide rail when the front frame set 14 is closed. Therefore, for example, even if a wire or the like is invaded from the gap between the front frame set 14 and the inner frame 12 to perform a fraud, it is very difficult to infiltrate the wire or the like into the game area inside the guide rail. Become. As a result, fraudulent acts performed using a wire or the like can be prevented. In addition, it is good also as a structure which forms the protrusion 142 in a wider range, for example along the whole region of the inner edge of the rail cover 140. According to this structure, it becomes difficult to infiltrate a wire etc. in a wider range, a wire etc. It is possible to more reliably prevent fraud performed using

  Further, support metal fittings 151 and 152 are attached to the right end portion of the front frame set 14 in FIG. 5 (left end portion when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10) as a support mechanism for the inner frame 12. Therefore, the front frame set 14 can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 12 by assembling the support brackets 151 and 152 on the front frame set 14 side to the support brackets 81 and 82 (see FIG. 3) on the inner frame 12 side. It comes to be installed.

  Next, the configuration of the back surface of the pachinko machine 10 will be described in detail. FIG. 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 major part.

  First, an overall outline of the rear configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. In the pachinko machine 10, various control boards are arranged on the back side (actually the back side of the inner frame 12 and the game board 30) so as to be arranged vertically or horizontally, or to be stacked in front and back, A game ball supply device (payout mechanism) for supplying game balls, a protective cover made of resin, and the like are attached. In this embodiment, various control boards are divided into two mounting bases to form two control board units, and these control board units are individually attached to the inner frame 12 or the back of the game board 30. ing. In this case, the main board and the sound lamp control board are mounted on one mounting base to form a unit, and the dispensing control board, launch control board, and power supply board are mounted on the other mounting base to form a unit. Here, for convenience, the former unit is referred to as “first control board unit 201”, and the latter unit is referred to as “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. It is configured to be openable and closable with respect to the inner frame 12 or the back surface of the game board 30. This is also a device for making it possible to easily check a hidden configuration or the like even if the units 201 to 203 and other configurations are arranged one behind the other.

  Actually, the units 201 to 203 are arranged and attached as shown in the schematic diagram of FIG. In 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. Further, the back pack unit 203 is arranged in a region partially overlapping the first control board unit 201.

  Specifically, the first control board unit 201 is provided with a support shaft part M1 at the left end portion when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the first control board unit 201 is centered on the axis A by the support shaft part M1. It can be opened and closed. Further, the first control board unit 201 is provided with a fastening portion M2 made of a ny latch or the like at the right end portion thereof (that is, the side opposite to the support shaft portion, more specifically, the open end side), and the locking claw portion M3 at the upper end portion. The first control board unit 201 is fixed and held to the main body of the pachinko machine by the fastening part M2 and the locking claw part 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 opens and closes around the axis B by the support shaft part M4. It is possible. Further, the second control board unit 202 is provided with a fastening portion M5 made of a ny latch or the like at the left end portion thereof (that is, the side opposite to the support shaft portion, more specifically, the open end side). 2 The control board unit 202 is fixedly held to the pachinko machine 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 can be opened and closed around the axis C by the support shaft portion M6. Yes. 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 side opposite to the support shaft portion, more specifically, on the open end side), and at the upper end portion and the lower end portion, respectively. , And the back pack unit 203 is fixedly held to the main body of the pachinko machine by the fastening part M7 and the locking parts M8, M9.

  In this case, the development 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.

  On the other hand, FIG. 9 is a rear view showing the configuration in a state where the game board 30 is assembled to the inner frame 12. FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the inner frame 12 as viewed from the rear, and FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the game board 30 as viewed from the rear. Here, the backside structure of the inner frame 12 and the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The game board 30 is installed in a square frame-shaped installation area surrounded by the resin base 20 and is not dropped by a plurality of (four in this embodiment) locking fixtures 211 and 212 provided on the inner frame 12. So that it is fixed. The locking fixtures 211 and 212 can be manually rotated to switch between a fixed position (lock position) and a fixed release position (unlock position). FIG. 9 shows a locked state. The locking fixtures 211 at the three left and right sides of the game board 30 are L-shaped brackets formed by bending metal pieces, and are configured not to protrude outward from the inner frame when the game board 30 is fixed. Note that the locking fixture 212 at one lower portion of the game board 30 is an I-shaped fastener made of resin.

  A variable display device unit 35 is disposed in the center of the game board 30. In the variable display device unit 35, a frame cover 213 made of resin (for example, made of ABS) that covers the center frame 47 (see FIG. 3) from behind is provided to protrude rearward, and at the rear end of the frame cover 213, The 1st symbol display apparatus 42 and the display control apparatus 45 which are liquid crystal display devices are attached so that attachment or detachment is possible in the state piled up back and forth. In the frame cover 213, an LED control board for driving LEDs and the like built in the center frame 47 are disposed.

  A back frame set 215 is attached to the back surface of the game board 30 so as to surround the variable display device unit 35. The back frame set 215 is a thin resin-molded product (for example, made of ABS) provided so as to stick to the back surface of the game board 30, and a game ball collecting mechanism for collecting game balls won in various winning openings. Is formed. Specifically, below the back frame set 215, corresponding to the game board opening of the above-described general winning port 31, variable winning device 32, and first starting port 33 (see FIG. 3 respectively), and 1 on the downstream side. A collection passage 216 that collects at a place is formed. Further, a discharge passage board 217 made of resin (for example, made of polycarbonate resin) is attached to the inner frame 12 below the game board 30, and a discharge ball is sent to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 in the discharge passage board 217. A discharge passage 218 for guiding is formed. Therefore, as illustrated in phantom lines in FIG. 9, all the game balls won in the general winning opening 31 etc. gather through the collection passage 216 of the back frame set 215, and further the discharge passage 218 of the discharge passage board 217. Through the pachinko machine 10. In addition, the out port 36 (see FIG. 3) similarly communicates with the discharge passage 218, and the game balls that have not won any prize opening are 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, a back frame set 215 (collection passage 216) is provided above, and a discharge passage board 217 (discharge passage 218) is provided below. The game board 30 is provided without overlapping (overlapping) in the front-rear direction. Therefore, when removing the game board 30 from the inner frame 12, there is no inconvenience that the discharge passage board 217 prevents the game board from being removed.

  The discharge passage board 217 is provided just behind the upper plate 19 on the front surface of the pachinko machine. A wire or the like is inserted from a ball discharge port (ball passage rod 69 in FIG. 2) leading to the upper plate 19, An illegal act of causing a wire or the like to enter the game area side through a gap between the inner frame 12 and the discharge passage board 217 can be considered. Accordingly, in the pachinko machine 10, a plate 219 extending in front of the pachinko machine so as to overlap the inner frame 12 almost integrally is provided just behind the upper plate 19 of the discharge passage board 217. Therefore, even if a wire or the like tries to enter from the gap between the inner frame 12 and the discharge passage board 217, the wire or the like is obstructed by the plate 219, and it becomes very difficult to make the wire or the like enter the game area. As a result, it is possible to prevent an illegal act such as forcibly opening the variable winning device 32 (large winning opening) using a wire or the like.

  In addition, on the back surface of the game board 30, a winning detection mechanism for detecting the passage of game balls such as various winning holes is provided. Specifically, a prize opening switch 221 is provided at a position corresponding to the general prize opening 31 on the front side of the game board 30, and a specific area switch 222 and a count switch 223 are provided in the variable prize winning device 32. The specific area switch 222 is a switch for determining that a game ball won in the variable winning device 32 in the big hit state has entered a specific area (an area for determining whether or not to continue the big hit state), and the count switch 223 displays the winning ball. It is a switch to count. An operation port switch 224 is provided at a position corresponding to the first start port 33, and a gate switch 225 is provided at a position corresponding to the second start port 34. The first start port 33 described above corresponds to the ball entry means in the present invention, and the operation port switch 224 described above corresponds to the ball entry detection means in the present invention.

  The prize opening switch 221 and the gate switch 225 are connected to a board relay board 226 through an electric wiring (not shown), and the board relay board 226 is further connected to a main board (main controller 261) described later. Further, the specific area switch 222 and the count switch 223 are connected to the special winning opening relay board 227, and the special winning opening relay board 227 is also connected to the main board. On the other hand, the operation port switch 224 is directly connected to the main board without passing through the relay board.

  Although not shown in the drawings, the variable prize winning device 32 is provided with a big prize opening solenoid for opening the big prize opening and a winning ball distribution plate solenoid for guiding the winning ball to a specific area. The starting port 33 is provided with an operating port solenoid for opening the electric accessory. In FIG. 9, reference numeral 228 denotes a set handle including a hitting ball and the like, and reference numeral 229 denotes a firing motor.

  The detection results detected by the winning detection mechanism are taken into the main board, which will be described later, and a payout command (the number of game balls to be paid out) corresponding to the winning situation is sent from the main board to the payout control board. The Then, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out by the output of the payout control board. In such a case, a conventional method (so-called evidence ball method) in which game balls won at 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 one by one. Unlike the above, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment electrically senses the winning of a game ball at each winning opening and immediately pays out (that is, the pachinko machine 10 abolishes the winning ball processing device). doing). Therefore, even if there are a lot of game balls to be paid out, the payout can be carried out quickly. However, the conventional “evidence ball system” may be applied to the present invention.

  The back frame set 215 is provided with an attachment mechanism for attaching the first control board unit 201. Specifically, as this mounting mechanism, a support bracket 231 extending in the vertical direction is provided at the lower left corner portion when viewed from the back surface of the game board 30, and the support bracket 231 has a pair of upper and lower support holes 231 a on the same axis. Is formed. In addition, in the lower right part of the game board 30, reference numeral 232 is a pair of upper and lower fastening holes (ny latch holes), and in the upper left part, reference numeral 233 is a locking claw piece.

  An attachment mechanism for attaching the second control board unit 202 and the back pack unit 203 is provided on the back surface of the inner frame 12. Specifically, a long support fitting 235 is attached to the right end of the inner frame 12, and the configuration is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 12, the support metal fitting 235 has a long plate-like metal fitting body 236, and the support hole 237 for the second control board unit is formed at two lower positions so as to stand up from the metal fitting body 236. At the same time, support hole portions 238 for the back pack unit are formed at two upper positions. Coaxial support holes are formed in the support hole portions 237 and 238, respectively. In addition, as an attachment mechanism for the second control board unit, the inner frame 12 is provided with a pair of upper and lower fastening holes (ny latch holes) 239 at the left end below the game board installation area. As a mounting mechanism for the back pack unit, the inner frame 12 is provided with a pair of upper and lower fastening holes (nylatching holes) 240 at the left end of the game board installation area. However, the support bracket for the second control board unit and the support bracket for the back pack unit can be provided as separate members. Reference numerals 241, 242, and 243 denote rotational fixtures for sandwiching and supporting the back pack unit 203 with the game board 30.

  In addition, in the rear configuration of the inner frame 12, a game ball paid out from a payout mechanism portion 352 described later is distributed to any one of the upper plate 19, the lower plate 15, and the discharge passage 218 in the lower right portion of the game board 30. A game ball distribution unit 245 is provided. In other words, the opening 245 a of the game ball distribution unit 245 communicates with the upper plate 19, the opening 245 b communicates with the lower plate 15, and the opening 245 c communicates with the discharge passage 218. As shown in FIGS. 10 and 20, the game ball distribution unit 245 is separated from a later-described payout mechanism unit 352 located above the game ball distribution unit 245. As shown in FIG. 10, the game ball distributing unit 245 is fastened and fixed to the inner frame 12 with screws, and inserts foreign objects from the discharge port 67 (see FIG. 3) of the upper plate 19 of the pachinko machine 10. Even if the game ball distribution unit 245 is pushed to the back side, there is no gap between the game ball distribution unit 245 and the inner frame 12, and a foreign object is inserted into the gap. It can prevent fraud.

  In addition, a resin speaker box 246 for surrounding the back of the speaker 24 installed on the lower plate 15 is attached to the lower end portion of the inner frame 12, and the speaker box 246 improves the sound quality in the low frequency range. It has been.

  Next, 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. .

  The first control board unit 201 includes a mounting base 251 having a substantially L shape, and the main control device 261 and the sound lamp control device 262 are mounted on the mounting base 251. Here, the main control device 261 includes a CPU that controls the main control, a ROM that stores a game program, a RAM that stores necessary data according to the progress of the game, a port that communicates with various devices, and various lotteries. A main board including a random number generator used, a clock pulse generation circuit used for time counting and synchronization, etc., and the main board is made of a transparent resin material or the like; ). The substrate box 263 includes a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box base and a box cover that covers the opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected to each other by a sealing unit 264 (sealing means) so that the box box 263 is sealed.

  As the sealing unit 264 as the sealing means, any configuration can be applied as long as the box base and the box cover are connected so as not to be opened, but here, as shown in FIG. 14 and the like, five sealing members are connected. The box base and the box cover are connected so that they cannot be opened by inserting a locking claw into the long hole of the sealing member. The sealing process by the sealing unit 264 prevents unauthorized opening after the sealing, and makes it possible to detect such a situation early and easily even if the unauthorized opening is performed. It is possible to perform the opening / sealing process again even after the operation. 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 264. And when opening the board | substrate box 263 by the malfunction of the accommodated main board | substrate etc., the connection of the sealing member in which the latching claw was inserted, and another sealing member is cut | 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 board box 263 is left in the board box 263, it can be easily found that the illegal opening has been performed by looking at the board box 263.

  The voice lamp control device 262 is a voice lamp including, for example, a CPU that controls voice and lamp display in accordance with instructions from the main control device 261 (main board) or the display control device 45, and other ROM, RAM, various ports, and the like. The audio lamp control board is housed in a board box 265 made of a transparent resin material or the like. A power relay board 266 is mounted on the sound lamp control device 262, and power supplied from a power board described later is output to the display control device 45 and the sound lamp control device 262 via the power relay board 266. It is like that.

  The mounting base 251 is formed of a colored (for example, green, blue, etc.) resin material (for example, made of polycarbonate resin), and has two substrate mounting surfaces 252 and 253 that are flat on the surface. These substrate mounting surfaces 252 and 253 extend in a direction orthogonal to each other, and are formed with a step in the front-rear direction. However, the mounting base 251 may be a colorless transparent or translucent resin molded product.

  The main control device 261 (main substrate) is arranged in a landscape orientation on one board mounting surface 252 and the audio lamp control device 262 (audio lamp control board) is arranged in a portrait orientation on the other substrate mounting surface 253. It is arranged in the direction. In particular, the main control device 261 is disposed on the near side as viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the sound lamp control device 262 is disposed on the back side. In this case, since the substrate mounting surfaces 252 and 253 are formed with steps in the front-rear direction, the control devices 261 and 262 are mounted with the main controller 261 and the sound lamp controller 262 mounted on the substrate mounting surfaces 252 and 253. Are arranged with a part of them stacked one after another. That is, as can be seen in FIG. 14 and the like, the main controller 261 is arranged in a state where a part (about 1/3 in the present embodiment) is floated. Therefore, the sound lamp control device 262 can be expanded to an area overlapping with the main control device 261, and the enlargement of the control board can be dealt with satisfactorily. Also, each control device can be installed efficiently. 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.

  As shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the board mounting surface 252 for the main board is formed with horizontally elongated through holes 254 at two places on the left and right. Correspondingly, the substrate box 263 of the main control device 261 is provided with rotational fixing tools 267 at two places on the left and right sides of the back surface thereof. When the main controller 261 is mounted on the board mounting surface 252, the fixing tool 267 is passed through the through hole 254 of the board mounting surface 252, and the fixing tool 267 is rotated in this state to lock the main control apparatus 261. The Therefore, even if the main control device 261 is arranged in a state where it floats as described above, inconveniences such as dropping off of the main control device 261 can be avoided. Further, the main control device 261 opens the back pack unit 203 with the axis C as the axis and opens the first control board unit 201 with the axis A as the axis. ) Cannot be removed unless the lock 267 is unlocked from the back side, so that a deterrent effect can be expected against illegal acts such as board removal. A grid-like rib 255 is provided on the back surface of the substrate mounting surface 252 for the main substrate.

  The mounting base 251 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 256 on the left end surface of FIG. 14 and the like. The game board 30 is supported to be openable and closable. Further, the mounting base 251 is provided with a pair of upper and lower nai latches 257 as fasteners at the right end portion and a long hole 258 at the upper end portion, and the nai latch 257 is fitted into the fastening hole 232 shown in FIG. The first control board unit 201 is fixed to the game board 30 by locking the locking claw pieces 233 shown in FIG. The support fitting 231 and the support shaft 256 are in the support shaft portion M1 of FIG. Each corresponds.

  Next, the second control board unit 202 will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 is a front view of the second control board unit 202, FIG. 18 is a perspective view of the unit 202, and FIG. 19 is an exploded perspective view of the unit 202. However, FIG. 18 shows a state in which the card unit connection board 314 is removed from the mounting base 301 for convenience.

  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, the launch control device 312, and the power supply device 313 are equipped with a control board including a central control CPU, ROM, RAM, various ports and the like as is well known. The payout of prize balls and rental balls is controlled by the substrate. The launch control board of the launch control apparatus 312 controls the launch motor 229 in accordance with the operation of the game ball launch handle 18 by the player, and the power supply board of the power supply apparatus 313 provides a predetermined power supply voltage required by various control apparatuses. Is generated and output. The card unit connection board 314 is electrically connected to the ball lending operation unit 120 (see FIG. 1) on the front surface of the pachinko machine and a card unit (not shown), and receives a ball lending operation command by the player and pays it out. Is output. 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 dispensing control device 311, similarly to the main control device 261 described above, the box base and the box cover constituting the substrate box 315 (encapsulating means) are connected by the sealing unit 319 (sealing means) so that they cannot be opened. Thus, 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 jam in the payout motor unit, the payout motor is rotated forward and reverse so that the ball jam is eliminated (return to the normal state). It has become.

  Further, the power supply device 313 is provided with a RAM erase switch 323. This pachinko machine 10 has a backup function, so that even if a power failure occurs, it maintains the state at the time of a power failure, and can be restored to the state at the time of a power failure when returning from a power failure (power recovery) It has become. Therefore, if the power is turned off in the normal procedure (for example, when the hall is closed), the state before the power is turned off is stored. If you want to return to the initial state when the power is turned on, turn on the power while holding down the RAM erase switch 323. We are going to throw it in.

  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. In this case, the launch control device 312, the power supply device 313 and the card unit connection board 314 are directly mounted side by side on the board mounting surface 302 of the mounting base 301, and the payout control apparatus 311 is mounted on the board box 317 of the power supply apparatus 313. Has been.

  Further, the mounting base 301 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 305 at the right end in FIG. 17 and the like. By inserting these support shafts 305 into the support hole 237 shown in FIG. 2 The control board unit 202 is supported to be openable and closable with respect to the inner frame 12. In addition, the mounting base 301 is provided with a pair of upper and lower nai latches 306 as fasteners at the left end, and the second control board unit 202 is fitted into the fastening hole 239 shown in FIG. It is fixed to the frame 12 so that it cannot be opened and closed. The support hole 237 and the support shaft 305 correspond to the support shaft portion M4 in FIG. 8, 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. The back pack unit 203 is formed by integrating a resin-molded back pack 351 and a game ball payout mechanism 352. FIG. 20 shows a front view of the back pack unit 203 and FIG. 21 shows an exploded perspective view thereof. Show.

  The back pack 351 is integrally formed of, for example, ABS resin, and includes a substantially flat base portion 353 and a protective cover portion 354 that protrudes rearward of the pachinko machine 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 device unit 35 (however, in the present embodiment, the above-mentioned audio The lamp control device 262 is also enclosed. A large number of ventilation holes 354 a are provided on the back surface of the protective cover portion 354. Each of the air holes 354a has a long hole shape, and the air holes 354a are adjacent to each other at a relatively close position. 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 vent holes 354a to expose the display control device 45 and the like inside.

  In addition, a payout mechanism 352 is disposed on the base 353 so as to bypass the protective cover 354. That is, a tank 355 opened upward is provided at the uppermost portion of the back pack 351, and game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are sequentially supplied to the tank 355. Below the tank 355, for example, a tank rail 356 that has two rows (two rows) of ball passages in the horizontal direction and that is gently inclined toward the downstream side is connected. Further, the tank rail 356 is arranged vertically on the downstream side of the tank rail 356. A case rail 357 is connected. The payout device 358 is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 357, and a required number of game balls are paid out appropriately according to a predetermined electrical configuration such as a payout motor. The game balls paid out from the payout device 358 are supplied to the upper plate 19 through the payout passage 359 and the like shown in FIG.

  The tank rail 356 and the vibrator 360 for applying vibration to the tank rail 356 are unitized so as to be integrated. That is, the vibrator 360 is fastened and attached to the tank rail 356 with, for example, two screws. Further, the vibrator 360 is not in surface contact with the tank rail 356 but is in contact with the two screw portions, so that the vibration by the vibrator 360 is more effectively transmitted to the tank rail 356. ing. Therefore, if a clogged ball occurs near the tank rail 356, the clogged ball is eliminated by driving the vibrator 360.

  The configuration of the tank rail 356 will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 22, the tank rail 356 has a rail body 361 having a long bowl shape opened upward, and a spherical ball is formed at the start end of the rail body 361. A receiving part 362 is provided. By this ball receiving portion 362, the game ball dropped from the tank 355 is smoothly taken into the rail body 361. Further, 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. One or two ridges 364 are provided on the bottom surface of each spherical passage partitioned by the partition wall 363, and an opening 365 is provided on the side of the ridge 364.

  In addition, a rectifying plate 367 is disposed on the rail body 361 so as to cover the ceiling portion of the downstream half. The rectifying plate 367 has a bowed 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 group 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 eliminated. The rail body 361 is formed of a black conductive polycarbonate resin, whereas the rectifying plate 367 is formed of a transparent polycarbonate resin. The rectifying plate 367 is detachably provided. By removing the rectifying plate 367, maintenance in the tank rail 356 can be easily performed.

  Returning to the description of FIGS. 20 and 21, the payout mechanism unit 352 is provided with a payout relay board 381 that relays a payout command signal from the payout control device 311 to the payout device 358, and takes in the main power from outside. The power switch board 382 is installed. The power switch board 382 is supplied with, for example, AC 24V main power via a voltage converter, and is turned on or off by switching the power switch 382a.

  All of the dispensing mechanism 352 from the tank 355 to the dispensing passage 359 is formed of a conductive resin material (for example, conductive polycarbonate resin) and grounded at a part thereof. Thereby, generation | occurrence | production of the noise by charging of a game ball is suppressed.

  Further, the back pack 351 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 385 at the right end portion in FIG. 20 and the like. By inserting the support shafts 385 into the support hole portion 238 shown in FIG. The pack unit 203 is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the inner frame 12. In addition, the back pack 351 is provided with a pair of upper and lower nai latches 386 as fasteners at the left end portion, and a locking hole 387 is provided at the upper end portion. The nai latch 386 is inserted into the tightened hole 240 shown in FIG. The back pack unit 203 is fixed to the inner frame 12 so that it cannot be opened and closed by engaging the fixing hole 387 shown in FIG. At this time, the back pack unit 203 is also fixed to the inner frame 12 by the fixtures 241 and 243 shown in FIG. The support hole 238 and the support shaft 385 are in the support shaft portion M6 in FIG. 8, the fastened hole 240 and the ny latch 386 are in the fastening portion M7, and the fixture 242 and the lock hole 387 are in the lock portion M8, respectively. Equivalent to. Further, the fixture 243 corresponds to the locking portion M9.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 20, an inner frame open detection switch 388 for detecting that the inner frame 12 is opened with respect to the outer frame 11 is provided on the upper right side of the inner frame 12. When the inner frame 12 is opened, it is outputted from the inner frame open detection switch 388 to the computer for the hall (in the pachinko parlor).

  As shown in FIG. 9, the back pack unit 203 is detachably attached to the back surface of the inner frame 12 by a fastening hole 240, a ny latch 386, and fixtures 241 and 242. Since the fixtures 241 and 242 are also used in this way, the back pack unit 203 is prevented from being detached from the inner frame 12 due to the weight of the game balls supplied to the tank 355.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10. The pachinko machine 10 includes a main control device 261, a payout control device 311, a launch control device 312, a display control device 45, a power supply device 313, and the like. In the following, these devices will be described in detail individually.

  The main control device 261 of the pachinko machine 10 is equipped with a CPU 501 as a one-chip microcomputer that is an arithmetic device. 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 has a configuration in which data can be retained (backed up) by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 313 even after the pachinko machine 10 is turned 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.

  In the backup area 503a, when the power is cut off due to a power failure or the like, the power of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before the power is turned off when the power is turned on again. (Similar) is an area for storing stack pointers, values of registers, I / O, and the like. Writing to the backup area 503a is executed when the power is turned off by NMI interrupt processing (see FIG. 33). Conversely, returning of each value written to the backup area 503a includes turning on the power (including turning on the power due to power failure cancellation). The same applies to the following power recovery process. The N501 terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 501 is configured to receive a power failure signal S1 output from a power failure monitoring circuit 542, which will be described later, when a power failure occurs due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Due to the occurrence, the power failure process (NMI interrupt process) of FIG. 33 is immediately executed.

  An input / output port 505 is connected to the CPU 501 incorporating the ROM 502 and RAM 503 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 643, a payout control device 311, a display control device 45, and other switch groups (not shown).

  The payout control device 311 controls payout of prize balls and rental balls by a payout motor. 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 supplying a backup voltage from the power supply device 313 even after the pachinko machine 10 is turned off, like the RAM 503 of the main control device 261 described above. The RAM 513 is provided with a backup area 513a in addition to a memory and an area for temporarily storing various data.

  The backup area 513a has a stack pointer, each register at the time of power off, each register, so that the power of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before the power is turned off when the power is turned off. This is an area for storing values such as I / O. The writing to the backup area 513a is executed when the power is turned off by the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 33), and the return of each value written to the backup area 513a is executed in the power recovery process when the power is turned on. .

  An input / output port 515 is connected to the CPU 511 incorporating the ROM 512 and the RAM 513 through a bus line 514 including an address bus and a data bus. A RAM erase switch circuit 543, a main control device 261, 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, that the player is touching the game ball launch handle 18, and the launch is stopped. On the condition that the firing stop switch is not operated, the firing motor 229 is driven, and the game ball is fired at an intensity corresponding to the operation amount of the game ball launch handle 18.

  The display control device 45 controls the first symbol variation display on the first symbol display device 42 and the second symbol variation display on the second symbol display device 41. The display control device 45 includes a CPU 521, a ROM (program ROM) 522, a work RAM 523, a video RAM 524, a character ROM 525, an image controller 526, an input port 527, two output ports 528 and 529, and a bus. Lines 530 and 531 are provided. The output of the main controller 261 is connected to the input of the input port 527, and the CPU 521, ROM 522, work RAM 523, and image controller 526 are connected to the output of the input port 527 and one output port is connected via the bus line 530. 528 is connected. The output of the output port 528 is connected to the second symbol display device 41 (display unit 43) and the sound lamp control device 262. Further, an output port 529 is connected to the image controller 526 via a bus line 531, and a first symbol display device 42 which is a liquid crystal display device is connected to an output of the output port 529.

  The CPU 521 of the display control device 45 controls the display of the first symbol display device 42 and the second symbol display device 41 based on the display command transmitted from the main control device 261. The ROM 522 is a memory for storing various control programs executed by the CPU 521 and fixed value data, and the work RAM 523 temporarily stores work data and flags used when the CPU 521 executes various programs. It is a memory for.

  The video RAM 524 is a memory for storing display data displayed on the first symbol display device 42, and the display contents of the first symbol display device 42 are changed by rewriting the contents of the video RAM 524. The character ROM 525 is a memory for storing character data such as symbols displayed on the first symbol display device 42. The image controller 526 adjusts the timings of the CPU 521, the video RAM 524, and the output port 529 to intervene in reading and writing data, and also reads display data stored in the video RAM 524 from the character ROM 525 at a predetermined timing. It is displayed on the symbol display device 42.

  The power supply unit 313 includes a power supply unit 541 for supplying power to each part 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 connected to the RAM erase switch 323. A circuit 543. The power supply unit 541 supplies necessary operation power to the main control device 261, the payout control device 311 and the like through a power supply path (not shown). As an outline, the power supply unit 541 takes in an AC 24 volt power supply supplied from the outside, and supplies a + 12V power supply for driving various switches, motors, etc., a + 5V power supply for logic, a backup power supply for RAM backup, and the like. The + 12V power source, the + 5V power source, and the backup power source are supplied to the main control device 261, the payout control device 311 and the like. 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 S1 to each NMl terminal of the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 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, and determines that a power failure (power failure) has occurred when this voltage is less than 22 volts. The power failure signal S1 is output to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. Based on the output of the power failure signal S1, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 recognize the occurrence of the power failure and execute the power failure processing (NMI interrupt processing in FIG. 33).

  The power supply unit 541 normally outputs an output of 5 volts, which is a drive voltage of the control system, for a time sufficient to execute the process at the time of a power failure even after the DC stable voltage of 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts. Configured to maintain the value. Therefore, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 can normally execute and complete the power failure process.

  The RAM erase switch circuit 543 is a circuit for taking in the switch signal of the RAM erase switch 323 and clearing backup data in the RAM 503 of the main controller 261 and the RAM 513 of the payout controller 311 in accordance with the state of the switch 323. When the RAM erase switch 323 is pressed, the RAM erase switch circuit 543 outputs a RAM erase signal S2 to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. When the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on with the RAM erase switch 323 pressed (including power-on due to power failure cancellation), the data in the respective RAMs 503 and 613 are cleared in the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. The

  By the way, in the first symbol display device (liquid crystal display device) 42, as shown in FIG. 24, three symbol rows L, M, and R of left, middle, and right are set. For each R, three symbols of the upper symbol, the middle symbol, and the lower symbol (the first symbol: for example, a special symbol) are variably displayed. In the present embodiment, the series of symbols is composed of a main symbol with numbers “0” to “9” and a sub-pattern consisting of rhombus-shaped symbols, in ascending or descending order of the numbers. A main symbol is displayed, and a sub-symbol is arranged between the main symbols to form a series of symbol rows L, M, and R. The main symbol and the sub symbol are variably displayed from top to bottom with periodicity.

  In this case, in the left symbol row L, the series of symbols is displayed in descending order (that is, in the order of decreasing the number of the main symbol), and in the middle symbol row M and the right symbol row R, the series of symbols is also in ascending order. (That is, in order of increasing main symbol numbers). Then, the variable display stops in the order of the left symbol row L → the right symbol row R → the middle symbol row M, and at the time of the stop, five effective lines on the first symbol display raid 42, that is, the upper line L1, the middle line L2, A special game video is displayed as a jackpot if the main symbol is aligned with a jackpot symbol combination (in this embodiment, the same main symbol combination) in any of the lower line L3, the rightward rising line L4, and the leftward rising line L5. It is like that.

  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 261 performs lottery (big hit lottery) of the first symbol display device 42, setting of symbol display, and the like using various counter information in the game. Specifically, 25, the jackpot random number counter C1 used for the jackpot lottery of the first symbol display device 42, the jackpot symbol counter C2 used for the selection of the jackpot symbol of the first symbol display device 42, and the first Reach random number counter C3 used for reach lottery when the symbol display device 42 fluctuates and changes, random number initial value counter CINI used for initial value setting of the jackpot random number counter C1, and variation pattern selection of the first symbol display device 42 Fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 to be used, and left, middle and right outliers used for setting left out, middle and right outliers Counter CL, CM, has been with the use of the CR. Each counter described above is constituted by a program executed by the CPU 501.

  Among these, the counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS1 and CS2 each have a loop in which “1” is added to the previous value (hereinafter referred to as “update”) and returns to “0” after reaching the maximum value. It is a counter. Further, the out symbol counters CL, CM, CR 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 periodically updated, 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 including one execution area and four holding areas (holding first to fourth areas). In each of these areas, the first start port 33 is provided. Each value of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 is stored in time series in accordance with the winning history of the game balls.

  For details of each counter, the jackpot random number counter C1 is, for example, sequentially incremented by “1” within a range of “0” to “676” and returns to “0” after reaching the maximum value (that is, “676”). It has become. In particular, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the big hit random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 676), and is updated once for each timer interruption and updated repeatedly within the remaining time of normal processing. . The jackpot random number counter C1 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 first start port 33. The number of random number values that are jackpots is set at low probability and high probability, and the number of random number values that are jackpots at low probability is 2, and the value is “337,673”. There are 10 random numbers that are big hits at high probability, and the values are “67, 131, 199, 289, 337, 401, 463, 523, 601, 661”. High probability means a state where the jackpot is won by a predetermined probability variation pattern and the subsequent jackpot probability is increased as added value, so-called “probability”, and normal time (low probability) is This is the time when it is not in a probable state.

  The jackpot symbol counter C2 determines a symbol at the time of fluctuation stop of the first symbol display device 42 in the case of a jackpot. In the present embodiment, the first symbol display device 42 has five effective lines, Since ten specific symbols (main symbols) are set, 50 counter values (0 to 49) 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 this embodiment), and stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the first start port 33.

  Further, the reach random number counter C3 is configured to increment one by one within a range of 0 to 238, for example, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 238). 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. Note that the reach drawing may be set individually according to the state of the lottery probability of the first symbol display device 42, 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 first start port 33.

  Further, one of the two variation type counters CS1 and CS2 is incremented by one within a range of 0 to 198, for example, and reaches a maximum value (that is, 198) and then returns to 0. For example, the other variation type counter CS2 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 240, for example, and reaches the maximum value (that is, 240) and then returns to 0. 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, premium reach, and other rough symbol variation modes, and the second variation type counter CS2 determines the final stop symbol ( In the present embodiment, 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 CS1 and CS2 are acquired when the first symbol display device 42 determines the variation pattern at the start of variation of the first symbol.

  The left, middle, and right out symbol counters CL, CM, and CR indicate that the first symbol in the left column, the first symbol in the middle column, and the first symbol in the right column when the jackpot lottery of the first symbol display device 42 is lost. This is for determining the stop symbol (disconnected symbol). In each column, any one of the 20 first symbols including the main symbol and the sub symbol is displayed, so 20 (0 to 19) each. Counter values are provided. The left, upper, middle, and lower symbols are determined by the out symbol counter CL, the upper, middle, and lower symbols are determined by the out symbol counter CM, and the right symbol column is determined by the out symbol counter CR. The top, middle and bottom symbols are determined.

  In the present embodiment, the values of the counters CL, CM, and CR are randomly updated by using the value of the R register built in the CPU 501. That is, when each outlier symbol counter CL, CM, CR is updated, the lower 3 bits of the R register are added to the previous value, and when the added result exceeds the maximum value, 20 is subtracted to determine the current value. Is done. Each outlier symbol counter CL, CM, CR is updated within the normal process so that the update times do not overlap, and the combination of these outlier symbol counters CL, CM, CR is the reach of the RAM 503 front / rear reach symbol buffer, 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

  The size and range of each counter is only an example and can be arbitrarily changed. However, it is desirable that the big hit 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 41. 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 the game ball passes through the second start port 34 on either the left or right side. 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 261 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. The processing of the CPU 501 is broadly divided into a main processing that is started when the power is turned on, a timer interrupt processing that is started periodically (in this embodiment at a cycle of 2 msec), and a power failure to the NMl terminal (non-maskable terminal). There is an NMI interrupt process activated by signal input. For convenience of explanation, the timer interrupt process and the NMI interrupt process will be described first, and then the main process will be taxed.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. This process is executed by the CPU 501 of the main controller 261 every 2 msec, for example.

  In FIG. 31, first, in step S601, reading processing of various winning switches is executed. That is, the state of various switches (except for the RAM erase switch 323) connected to the main controller 261 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 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 first start port 33 is executed. This start winning process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 32. In step S701, whether or not the game ball has won the first start opening 33 is determined based on the detection information of the operation opening switch 224. If it is determined that the game ball has won the first start opening 33, in the subsequent step S702, is the number N of active suspension balls of the first symbol display device 42 less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment)? Determine whether or not. The process proceeds to step S703 on the condition that there is a winning at the first start port 33 and the number N of activated balls is <4, and the number N of activated balls is incremented by one.

  In subsequent step S704, a random number related to the winning of the first symbol is acquired. Specifically, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 updated in step S603 are stored in the first area of the free storage area of the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503. After performing the start winning process in this way, the CPU 501 once ends the timer interrupt process.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the NMI interrupt process, and this process is executed by the CPU 501 of the main controller 261 when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. By this NMI interruption, the state of the main controller 261 at the time of power-off is stored in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503.

  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 S1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 to the NMI terminal of the CPU 501 in the main controller 261. Then, the CPU 501 interrupts the control being executed and starts the NMI interrupt process of FIG. 33 is stored in the ROM 502 of the main controller 261. For a predetermined time after the power failure signal S1 is output, power is supplied from the power supply unit 541 so that the processing of the main controller 261 can be executed, and the NMI interrupt processing is executed within the predetermined time.

  In the NMI interrupt processing of FIG. 33, first, in step S801, the used registers are 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 the 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 rapidly 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 NMI interrupt process is also executed in the payout control device 311 in the same manner, and the state of the payout control device 311 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like is stored in the backup area 513a of the RAM 513. Similarly, the 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 S1 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 S1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 to the NMl terminal of the CPU 511 in the payout control device 311 and the CPU 511 interrupts the control being executed. The NMI interrupt process of FIG. 33 is started. The contents are as described with reference to FIG. 33 (however, the NMI interrupt processing of the payout control device 311 does not transmit the power-off notification command in step S804).

Next, the main process will be described.
FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of a main process executed by the CPU 501 in the main control device 261. This main process is started upon reset when power is turned on.

  First, 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 (such as the sound lamp control device 262 and the payout control device 311) 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 (ON). In subsequent step S105, the information on occurrence of power interruption is set in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503. It is determined whether or not. 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, the pachinko machine 10 is turned on while pressing the RAM erase switch 323 when it is desired to return to the initial state when the power is turned on, for example, when the hall starts business. Therefore, if the RAM erase switch 323 is turned on, the process proceeds to a RAM initialization process (step S114, etc.). Similarly, when the information on occurrence of power interruption is not set, or when a backup abnormality is confirmed by a RAM determination value (checksum value or the like), the process proceeds to initialization processing of the RAM 503 (step S114 or the like). 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. Execute the process (process when power is restored). That is, in step S108, the stack pointer before the power interruption is restored, and in step S109, the information on the occurrence of the power interruption is cleared. In step S110, a command for causing the sub control device to return to the gaming state at the time of power-off is transmitted, and in step S111, the used register is restored from the backup area 503a of the RAM 503. Further, in steps S112 and S113, the interrupt permission / non-permission is returned to the state before the power is turned off, then the address is returned to the address before the power is turned off, and then the normal processing (see FIG. 27) described later is performed. For example, when the power is cut off after executing up to step S202 of the normal process, the process returns to the address before the power is cut off, and the process is executed from step S203 of the normal process.

  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 FIG. 27, first, 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 42 displays the variation of the first symbol, a stop symbol command, a variation pattern command, a confirmation command, and the like are transmitted to the display control device 45. In addition, after the first symbol variation starts, the variable pattern command → the left symbol sequence stop symbol command → the right symbol sequence stop symbol command → the middle symbol sequence stop symbol command one by one in the order of normal processing ( In other words, one command is sent every 4 msec), and the confirmation command is sent at the timing when the fluctuation time elapses.

  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 subsequent step S203, updating of each outlier symbol counter CL, CM, CR of the left symbol row, the middle symbol row, and the right symbol row is executed.

  The update process of each out symbol counter CL, CM, CR will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 28, in step S301, it is determined whether or not it is time to update the out symbol counter CL in the left symbol row. In step S302, It is determined whether or not it is time to update the middle symbol row out of symbol counter CM. If the update timing of the left symbol row (YES in step S301), the process proceeds to step S303, and the outlier symbol counter CL of the left symbol row 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 right symbol sequence (both steps S301 and S302 are NO), the process proceeds to step S305, and the off symbol counter CR of the right symbol example is updated. In updating the outlier symbol counters CL, CM, CR in steps S303 to S305, the value of the lower 3 bits of the R register is added to the previous counter value, and 20 is subtracted when the addition result exceeds the maximum value, The result of the calculation is out of sync and is used as the current value of the symbol counters CL, CM, CR.

  According to the CL, CM, and CR update processing, the left symbol row, middle symbol row, and right symbol row outlier symbol counters CL, CM, and CR 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 CL, CM, CR is updated.

  Thereafter, in step S306, it is determined whether or not the combination of the updated out symbol counters CL, CM, and CR is a reach symbol combination. If it is a reach symbol combination, then in step S307, it is changed back and forth. It is determined whether or not it is a missed reach. If the off symbol counters CL, CM, and CR are combinations of front and rear outreach, the process proceeds to step S306, and the combination of out symbol symbols CL, CM, and CR at that time is stored in the front and rear outreach symbol buffer of the RAM 503. If the out symbol symbol CL, CM, CR is a combination of reach other than front / back off, the process proceeds to step S309, and the combination of the out symbol counters CL, CM, CR at that time is stored in the reach symbol buffer other than front / back out of RAM 503. .

  In the case of a combination other than the reach symbol, in step S310, it is determined whether or not the combination of the symbol symbols CL, CM, CR is a symbol combination, and if it is a symbol combination, Proceeding to step S311, the combination of the off symbol counters CL, CM, and CR at that time is stored in the off symbol buffer of the RAM 503. If NO in both steps S306 and S310, the symbols are aligned on the left, middle, and right, that is, it corresponds to a jackpot state. In such a case, the off symbol counters CL, CM, and CR are stored in the buffer. The process is terminated without any processing.

  After the removal symbol counter update process, in step S204 in FIG. 27, the winning ball counting signal and the 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 42 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 by the second symbol display device 41 is executed. Briefly, on the condition that the game ball has passed through the second starting port 34, the second symbol random number counter C4 is acquired and the second symbol display device 41 of the second symbol display device 41 receives the second symbol. Symbol variation display is performed. 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 hit state is reached, the first start port 33 is opened for a predetermined time. Although the description is omitted, the second symbol random number counter C4 is also updated by the timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 31, like the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3. Yes.

  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 (same as step S202). 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, the random number initial value counter CINI (that is, the initial value of the big hit random number counter C1) can be updated at random by repeatedly executing the update of the random number initial value counter CINI using the remaining time. .

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

  In FIG. 29, in step S401, it is determined whether or not it is currently a big hit. The jackpot includes a special game displayed on the first symbol display device 42 and a predetermined time after the special game is ended. In a succeeding step S402, it is determined whether or not the first symbol display device 42 is displaying the variation of the first symbol. Then, if it is not a big hit and further 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 actuated balls of the first symbol display device 42 is greater than zero. At this time, if the jackpot is being hit or if the number N of working suspension balls is 0, this processing is terminated as it is.

  Further, if it is neither a big hit nor a change display of the first symbol, and if the number of operation hold balls N> 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 of sequentially shifting the data stored in the reserved first to fourth areas of the reserved ball storage area to the execution area side, and the reserved first area → execution area, reserved second area → The data in each area is shifted, such as the hold first area, the hold third area → the hold second urea, the hold fourth area → the hold third area.

  Thereafter, in step S406, a change start process is executed. Here, the details of the variation start processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 30. In step S501, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is based on the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area. To do. Specifically, whether or not the jackpot is determined based on the relationship between the jackpot random number counter value and the mode at that time, as described above, among the numerical values 0 to 676 of the jackpot random number counter C1 at the normal low probability, "337, “673” is the winning value, and “67, 131, 199, 269, 337, 401, 463, 523, 601, 661” is the winning value when the probability is high.

  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 gathered with a predetermined specific symbol, the state changes to a probability variation state. However, when the symbols are not specific symbols (non-specific symbols), the probability variation state is not entered.

  Next, in step S503, the variation pattern at the time of the big hit is determined, and the variation pattern is set in the variation pattern command. At this time, the values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 503 are confirmed, and the reach of the first symbol such as normal reach, super reach, premium reach, etc. based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1. The type and other rough symbol variation modes are determined, and the elapsed time until the final stop symbol (in this embodiment, middle symbol) stops after the occurrence of reach based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2 (in other words, The pattern variation mode is determined in more detail, etc. 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 stop symbol time are respectively Are previously defined by a table or the like.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S501 that it is not a big hit, it is determined in step S504 whether or not a 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. If the reach has occurred, it is further determined in step S505 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 front / rear out of reach has occurred, the process proceeds to step S506, and the left, middle, and right out of symbol counters CL, CM, and CR stored in the front / rear out of reach design buffer of the RAM 503 are set as stop symbol commands. In step S507, a variation pattern at the time of front / rear out of reach 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 normal reach, super reach, and premium reach are determined based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1. Etc., until the reach stop type (in the present embodiment, the middle symbol) is stopped after the reach occurrence based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2 More detailed symbol variation modes such as the elapsed time (in other words, the number of variation symbols) are determined.

  If a reach other than front / rear out occurs, the process proceeds to step S508, and the left, middle, and right out-of-line counters CL, CM, CR stored in the reach symbol buffer other than front / rear out of RAM 503 are stopped. Set to. Also, in step S509, a fluctuation pattern at the time of reach other than front / rear deviation is determined, and the fluctuation pattern is set as a fluctuation 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 big hit nor reach, the process proceeds to step S510, and the left, middle, and right off symbol counters CL, CM, and CR stored in the complete off symbol buffer of the RAM 503 are set as stop symbol commands. In step S611, a fluctuation pattern at the time of complete deviation is determined, and the fluctuation pattern is set as a fluctuation pattern command. At this time, since the reach does not occur, the player's interest is reduced, and various symbol variation modes are not required. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in step S511, the symbol variation type is determined using only the first variation type counter CS1 (that is, without using the second variation type counter CS2). As described above, when the setting of the symbol stop command and the variation pattern command is completed at the time of jackpot, when the reach occurs, and when the reach does not occur, this processing ends.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 29, 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 variation time has elapsed. At this time, 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 change stop command is set as a confirmation command, and then this process ends.

  If the variation time has not elapsed in step S407, the process proceeds to step S409. When the player operates the time reduction switch 108 (see FIGS. 1 and 23) described later and the time reduction display is permitted (time reduction availability determination processing in FIG. 40 described later), the time reduction switch 108 is set to “ON”. ”Is input to the main controller 261. In step S409, it is determined that the time switch 108 is“ ON ”, and the process proceeds to step S410. In step S410, a time-short command setting process is performed. Do. If the time switch 108 is not operated in step S409, the process ends without proceeding to step S410.

  Next, payout control executed by the CPU 511 in the payout control device 311 will be described. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the main process of the payout control device 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 261 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 (ON). In subsequent step S906, the information on occurrence of power interruption is set in the backup area 513a of the RAM 513. It is determined whether or not. 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 523 is ON, the process proceeds to a RAM initialization process (step S915 and the like). Similarly, when the occurrence information of power interruption 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 of the RAM 513 (step S915 or the like). 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. Execute the process (process when power is restored). That is, in step S909, the stack pointer before the power interruption is restored, and in step S910, the information on the occurrence of the power interruption is cleared. In step S911, CPU peripheral devices are initialized, and in step S912, the used registers are restored from the backup area 513a of the RAM 513. Further, in steps S913 and S914, the interruption permission / non-permission is returned to the state before the power interruption, and then the address before the power interruption is returned.

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

  In FIG. 35, in step S1001, a command from the main control device 261 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 15. That is, when the lower pan 15 is detected 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 full is not reached , 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 it is not possible to pay out the balls and the total number of winning balls stored in step S1001 is not 0 (both NO in steps S1007 and S1008), the process proceeds to step S1009, and a winning ball control process (described later). FIG. 36) is started. Further, if the prize ball cannot be paid out or the total number of prize balls is 0 (YES in any of steps S1007 and S1008), the process proceeds to a lending payout process.

  Thereafter, in steps S1010 to S1012, a rental ball payout process is executed. In this case, if it is not possible to pay out the rent and if a rent-out request from the card unit has been received (NO in step S1010, YES in S1011), the process proceeds to step S1012 and a renting control process (described later). FIG. 37) 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), the subsequent ball removal process is executed.

  In step S1013, the state return switch 321 is checked, and the ball motor processing is executed by driving the payout motor 358a on the condition that the ball removal disabled state is not set and the ball game 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 winning ball control process shown in FIG. 36, in step S1101, the payout motor 358a is driven to execute payout of the winning ball. 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 is executed. Thereafter, 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 proceeds to step S1105, where the payout motor 358a is driven to execute a retry process and the payout motor 358a is stopped, and then the process 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 for the payout motor 358a is executed in step S1107, and then the process returns to the payout control process in FIG.

  In the ball lending control process shown in FIG. 37, in step S1201, the payout motor 358a is driven to pay out a 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 proceeds to step S1203, the payout motor 358a is driven to execute a retry process, and a stop process of the payout motor 358a is executed. Thereafter, the process returns 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, the structure of the further characteristic part of the pachinko machine 10 of a present Example is demonstrated using FIG. FIG. 38 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the main control device 261, the display control device 45, and the like of the pachinko machine 10.

  As described above, the main control device 261 performs overall control of the game of the pachinko machine 10, and as shown in FIG. 38, the variation display result of the first symbol on the first symbol display device 42 is set in advance. It has a function of generating a special gaming state that is advantageous for the player on the condition that a combination of specific symbols (a jackpot symbol) is required. In short, the main control device 261 has a value (first random number) of the jackpot random number counter C1 (first random number group for determining whether or not to enter the special gaming state) that can take a value from “0” to “676”. ) To generate a special gaming state.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 38, the CPU 501 of the main controller 261 has a first random number generator 400 (first random number group generation function) that generates a jackpot random number counter C1. The RAM 503 of the main control device 261 is an area (first random number storage unit 402) that stores the value of the big hit random number counter C1 in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 every time a game ball wins the first start port 33. ). The CPU 501 of the main controller 261 also includes a first determination unit 404 (determination function) that determines whether or not the value of the big hit random number counter C1 stored in the reserved ball storage area is a win value. Yes.

  Note that the value (first random number) of the big hit random number counter C1 in the first random number generator 400 is held in the RAM 503 at the timing of detecting the winning of the game ball by the operation port switch 224 provided in the first start port 33. It is stored in the sphere storage area (first random number storage unit 402). When the probability is low, the first determination unit 404 is a big hit if the value (first random number) of the big hit random number counter C1 stored in the first random number storage unit 402 is two values “337, 673”. If not, it is determined that it is off. Further, at the time of high probability, the first determination unit 404 determines that the value of the big hit random number counter C1 (first random number) stored in the first random number storage unit 402 has ten values “67, 131, 199, 289, 337, 401, 463, 523, 601 and 661 ", it is determined that it is a big hit, otherwise it is determined that it is off. The first random number generator 400 and the first determination unit 404 described above are realized by causing the CPU 501 to execute a predetermined program.

  When the CPU 501 determines that the value of the big hit random number counter C1 is a win value, the main control device 261 outputs a signal for setting the special gaming state to the variable winning device 32. Based on the instruction from the main control device 261, the variable winning device 32 executes a jackpot operation in which the game ball repeatedly operates in an open state and a normal closed state in which the game ball is easy to win.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 38, the main control device 261 determines the variable display effect to be displayed on the first symbol display device 42 based on the winning detection of the game ball at the first start port 33, The display control device 45 is instructed to execute the determined variation display effect. Specifically, the main control device 261 is based on various counter values (for example, reach random number counter C3, variation type counter CS1, and other counters) at the time of detection of winning of a game ball to the first start port 33. Then, the variation display effect to be displayed on the first symbol display device 42 is determined, and various commands (for example, a variation pattern command, a stop symbol command, a confirmation command, etc.) that suggest execution of the determined variation display effect are displayed. The control unit 45 is instructed to output. That is, main controller 261 includes a variation pattern command as a variation pattern command in which a variation pattern instructing a variation mode in the variation display of the first symbol is coded, and a stop identification information command indicating the first symbol at the time of variation stop. Is transmitted to the display control device 45, and thereafter, a confirmation command as an identification information confirmation command indicating the timing to stop the first design is transmitted to the display control device 45 at a predetermined timing. ing.

  The display control device 45 performs display control based on a command instruction from the main control device 261 so that the first symbol display device 42 displays the variable display effect determined by the main control device 261. Specifically, the display control device 45 starts variable display of the first symbol on the first symbol display device 42 based on a command instruction from the main control device 261, and the first determination unit of the main control device 261. Display control of the first symbol display device 42 is performed so as to display a variable display result corresponding to the determination result in 404. That is, the display control device 45 reads the variation pattern corresponding to the received variation pattern command, displays the image according to the read variation pattern on the first symbol display device 42, and receives the confirmation command, the stop symbol command is received. The designated stop first symbol is displayed in a definite manner. Note that, as described above, the first start port 33 is an opportunity for the variable display of the first symbol on the first symbol display device 42.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 includes a time switch 108 that receives an operation from the player at a central portion on the front side of the upper plate 19 (the side facing the player). The time switch 108 is used to give an instruction to the pachinko machine 10 (more precisely, the main control device 261 and the display control device 45) so as to shorten the variation time of the first symbol on the first symbol display device 42. (See FIG. 23 and FIG. 38). In the present embodiment, when the time switch 108 is operated during the first symbol variation display period on the first symbol display device 42, basically, the time of the first symbol variation display (the first symbol variation time). ) Has been shortened. That is, when the time switch 108 is operated during the first symbol variation display period and the operation is permitted to be valid, the first symbol variation time is shortened, and the first symbol variation display result is displayed. Is quickly displayed, and the operation from the operation of the time reduction switch 108 to the confirmation of the change display is realized in a short time (for example, about 2 seconds and can be set as appropriate).

  The period during which the operation of the time reduction switch 108 is valid is during the fluctuation of the first symbol. The validity of the operation of the time reduction switch 108 is determined by the main control device 261 from the current variation pattern output from the main control device 261 to the display control device 45 and the variation time lapse of the variation pattern. Therefore, the operation of the time switch 108 is invalidated before the start of change of the first symbol or after the end of change.

  As shown in FIG. 23, the hour / short switch 108 includes, for example, a touch sensor. When the player makes a contact operation on the hour / short switch 108, the touch sensor detects the contact operation, and the hour / short switch 108 comes into contact. A detection signal indicating that it has been operated is output to the panel relay board 226 and the display control device 45. Note that the above-described time-short switch 108 corresponds to the operation detecting means and the operating means in the present invention.

  As shown in FIGS. 23 and 38, the board relay board 226 relays an input signal (a detection signal from the time switch 108 or a detection signal from the winning port switch 221 and the gate switch 225) and outputs it to the main controller 261. To do. Further, the board relay board 226 delays the detection signal input from the time reduction switch 108 by a predetermined time (for example, 0.2 seconds) and outputs it, and the output signal from the delay circuit 420 and display control. When a time reduction request signal from the device 45 is input at the same time, an AND circuit 422 (AND circuit) that outputs an output signal to the main control device 261 is provided.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 38, the display control device 45 shortens the variable display effect on the first symbol display device 42 based on whether or not the time reduction condition is satisfied when the time reduction switch 108 is operated by the player. The production time shortening determination unit 410 that determines whether or not to perform is provided, and the variable symbol display effect is displayed on the first symbol display device 42 in a short time or non-short time based on the determination result of the production time shortage determination unit 410. It is what. The production time reduction determination unit 410 performs establishment / non- establishment of the time reduction condition by lottery.

  The performance time reduction determination unit 410 generates a time-determination random number generator 412 that generates a time-determination random number group for determining whether or not to shorten the variable display effect in the first symbol display device 42, and a predetermined timing (for example, Based on the timing at which the detection signal from the time switch 108 is received), and a time determination random number storage unit for storing one of the time determination random numbers generated by the time determination random number generator 412 414 and a time reduction determination unit 416 for determining whether or not the time reduction determination random number stored in the time reduction determination random number storage unit 414 is a predetermined value. The above-mentioned time-determining random number generator 412 and time-determining determination unit 416 are realized, for example, by causing the CPU 521 to execute a predetermined program.

  For example, the short time determination random number generation unit 412 generates a value from “0” to “99”, and the short time determination random number storage unit 414 receives the detection signal from the short time switch 108 at the time when the detection signal is received. The short time determination random number generated by the determination random number generator 412 is stored, and the short time determination unit 416 determines whether or not the short time determination random number stored in the short time determination random number storage unit 414 is a predetermined value. .

  Here, the determination by the time reduction determination unit 416 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 39A is a diagram illustrating a determination table used by the time reduction determination unit 416. As shown in FIG. 39, in the case of the fluctuation pattern A (for example, a mere deviation fluctuation pattern), the time reduction determination unit 416 stores the time reduction determination random number stored in the time reduction determination random number storage unit 414 from “0” to “0”. If the value is up to “90”, it is determined that the shortening is permitted. In the case of the variation pattern B (for example, a normal reach variation pattern), the time-determination determining unit 416 has time-determination determination random numbers stored in the time-determination determination random number storage unit 414 with values from “0” to “49”. If so, it is determined that the shortening is permitted. In the case of the variation pattern C (for example, the super reach variation pattern), the time reduction determination unit 416 has time reduction determination random numbers stored in the time reduction determination random number storage unit 414 ranging from “0” to “29”. If it is a value, it is determined that shortening is permitted. In the case of a variation pattern D (for example, a special reach variation pattern), the time reduction determination unit 416 has time reduction determination random numbers stored in the time reduction determination random number storage unit 414 ranging from “0” to “9”. If it is a value, it is determined that shortening is permitted. Note that the expected value of jackpot is higher in the order of the fluctuation pattern A to the fluctuation pattern D.

  Further, the appearance tendency of the fluctuation pattern A to the fluctuation pattern D in the case of detachment (including detachment reach) and the case of winning will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 39B is a diagram showing a variation pattern table for determining the variation pattern.

  The variation pattern A is a mere deviation variation pattern with a variation display time of 15 seconds, for example. The fluctuation pattern B is a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which, for example, the fluctuation display time is 20 seconds. The fluctuation pattern C is a super reach fluctuation pattern in which, for example, the fluctuation display time is 25 seconds. The fluctuation pattern D is a special reach fluctuation pattern in which, for example, the fluctuation display time is 30 seconds. As described above, the variation type counter CS1 can take a value of “0” to “198”, but here, for convenience of explanation, it is replaced with a value that can take a value of “0” to “99”. I will explain.

  When the big hit random number counter C1 and the reach random number counter C3 determine that it is a mere deviation, the variation pattern A is always selected. That is, no matter what value the variation type counter CS1 takes, the value falls within the range of “0” to “99”, so the variation pattern A is selected.

  Next, if it is determined that the big hit random number counter C1 and the reach random number counter C3 are out of reach, the fluctuation pattern B is selected if the fluctuation type counter CS1 is “0” to “49”, and the fluctuation type counter CS1. Is “50” to “79”, the variation pattern C is selected. If the variation type counter CS1 is “80” to “99”, the variation pattern D is selected.

  Next, if the big hit random number counter C1 and the reach random number counter C3 determine that it is a win, the fluctuation pattern B is selected if the fluctuation type counter CS1 is “0” to “19”, and the fluctuation type counter CS1 is If “20” to “49”, the variation pattern C is selected, and if the variation type counter CS1 is “50” to “99”, the variation pattern D is selected.

  From the above, in the case of detachment (including detachment reach), the fluctuation pattern A and the fluctuation pattern B are easily selected, and in the case of winning, the fluctuation pattern C is easily selected in the order of the fluctuation pattern C. The big hit expectation value (big hit expectation) increases in the order of the pattern A to the variation pattern D.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 38, the time reduction determination unit 416 includes a possibility determination restriction unit 418 that determines whether or not the time display can be performed only once during the variable display effect. The availability determination limiting unit 418 determines whether or not the time-short display can be performed only once during one variation display effect. In other words, even if the player operates the time switch 108 a plurality of times during one variable display effect, whether or not the time display can be performed is determined only once (basically, only once detected first). It is like that. The availability determination limiting unit 418 is realized by steps S1302, S1303, S1309, S1312, and S1316 of FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 38, when the time switch 108 detects a contact operation by the player during the first symbol variation display on the first symbol display device 42, the display control device 45 and the delay circuit 420 of the board relay board 226 Output a detection signal. Specifically, when a detection signal from the time reduction switch 108 is input to the display control device 45, the display control device 45 determines whether the time reduction condition is established or not established by the production time reduction determination unit 410 and determines that the time reduction is permitted. In this case, a time reduction request signal (for example, a signal that is set to a high level for 0.5 seconds) is output to one input terminal of the AND circuit 422. On the other hand, the detection signal output to the panel relay board 226 is delayed by a predetermined time (for example, 0.2 seconds) by the delay circuit 420, and this detection signal is input to the other input terminal of the AND circuit 422. When a high level signal is simultaneously input to both input terminals of the AND circuit 422, a high level signal is output from the output terminal of the AND circuit 422 and input to the main controller 261. When the main control device 261 receives an output signal (high level signal) from the AND circuit 422, that is, when it receives a detection signal from the time reduction switch 108, the main control device 261 outputs a time reduction command as a time reduction command to the display control device 45. have.

  When the display control device 45 receives the time-short command from the main control device 261, the display control device 261 displays the variable display of the first symbol currently being executed in abbreviated manner, and the main control device 261 determines the time-short display effect in the display control device 45. The function has a function of receiving a confirmation command and confirming display with the first symbol specified by the stop symbol command. The normal (non-shortened) display is as follows. When the display control device 45 does not receive a time-short command from the main control device 261, the display of the first symbol currently being executed is displayed as usual, that is, in a non-shortening manner, and the display control is performed from the main control device 261. A confirmation command is received at a timing at which a normal (non-short-time) display effect on the device 45 is confirmed, and a fixed display is performed with the first symbol specified by the stop symbol command.

  As shown in FIG. 38, the main control device 261 starts from the first time point (for example, the time point when the variation pattern command is transmitted to the display control device 45) in order to instruct the display control device 45 to determine the non-short-time display effect. In order to time the first time and instruct the display control device 45 to confirm the time-saving display effect, a single subtraction timer 406 is provided to time a second time shorter than the first time. When main controller 261 receives the output signal from logical product circuit 422, main controller 261 measures the second time instead of the first time. For example, when the main control device 261 receives an output signal from the AND circuit 422 during execution of the fluctuation pattern A, the first control time is changed to 20 seconds, which is the first time (the fluctuation display time of the fluctuation pattern A) during subtraction timing. Subtract time for 2 hours (eg 2 seconds). For example, if the output signal is received from the AND circuit 422 when the first time is subtracted from 20 seconds and becomes 16 seconds, the subtract time is counted from 2 seconds instead of this 16 seconds. Then, the confirmation command is transmitted to the display control device 45. Note that the first time and the second time in the various variation patterns are not limited to the above-described times, and may be appropriately adopted as desired times.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 38, when the time switch 108 detects a contact operation by the player, the pachinko machine 10 provides a suggestion effect that suggests that the player has made a contact operation to the time switch 108. The suggestion effect display control unit 430 displayed on the display device 42 is provided. In addition, the suggestion effect display control unit 430 starts the suggestion effect in conjunction with the detection of the specific operation by the time switch 108.

  As shown in FIG. 42 to be described later, the suggestion effect display control unit 430 shortens and displays the variable display effect of the first symbol, which is performed when the variable display effect of the first symbol is displayed in a short time as the suggestion effect. The non-shortening display of the first symbol variable display effect, which is performed when the suggested short suggestion effect (see FIGS. 42A to 42D) and the first symbol variable display effect are displayed in a non-time-short manner. Non-shortening suggestive effects to be suggested (see FIGS. 42E to 42H).

  Specifically, the suggestion effect display control unit 430 uses the first symbol in the shortening suggestion effect (see FIGS. 42A to 42D) and the non-shortening suggestion effect (see FIGS. 42E to 42H). The display information generation processing unit 432 for generating display information (for example, the monster hand K1 shown in FIG. 42) to be displayed on the display device 42, and the monster shown in FIG. And a drive display processing unit 434 that drives the hand K1 to act on the first symbol during the variable display.

  When the time switch 108 detects the player's contact operation, the display information generation processing unit 432 generates and displays the monster hand K1 shown in FIG. 42 on the first symbol display device 42. The drive display processing unit 434 moves the monster hand K1 shown in FIG. 42 to a predetermined position (for example, the center position) of the display unit 42a of the first symbol display device 42 to shorten the variable display effect. 42, when the monster hand K1 shown in FIG. 42 is driven and displayed so as to act on the first symbol during variation display, and the variation display effect is displayed in a non-shortened manner, the monster hand K1 shown in FIG. 42 acts on the first symbol. Display to move backwards without moving. The display information generation processing unit 432 and the drive display processing unit 434 are realized by, for example, the image controller 526 and the video RAM 524 shown in FIG.

  It should be noted that the above-described performance time reduction determination unit 410 corresponds to the determination unit in the present invention, the above-described main control device 261 corresponds to the main control unit in the present invention, and the above-described short-time determination random number generation unit 412 corresponds to the time reduction in the present invention. The time-determining random number storage unit 414 described above corresponds to the determination random number generation unit, the time-determination determination random number storage unit 414 according to the present invention, the time-determination determination unit 416 described above corresponds to the time-determination determination unit according to the present invention, and described above. The determination unit 418 for determining whether or not the result is equivalent to the determination unit for determining whether or not the determination is made, the delay circuit 420 described above corresponds to the delay unit according to the present invention, and the logical product circuit 422 described above corresponds to the logical product unit according to the present invention. The subtraction timer 406 described above corresponds to the time measuring means in the present invention, and the suggested effect display control unit 430 described above is the suggested effect display control means in the present invention. Corresponding to the display information generation processing unit 432 described above corresponds to the display information generating means in the present invention, the drive display processing unit 434 described above corresponds to the drive display processing means in the present invention.

  Here, the change display time reduction process for displaying the change pattern in a time reduced manner on the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing display control processing in the display control apparatus. FIG. 41 is a diagram showing input / output timings of signals and the like in the main controller 261 and the display controller 45. 42 (a) to (d) are explanatory views showing the time display process of the variable display effect when the time reduction instruction is permitted, and FIGS. 42 (e) to (h) are not permitted to be time reduction instruction. It is explanatory drawing which shows the non-time-short display process of the variable display effect in the case of.

  First, the main part of the normal process of the main controller 261 will be described. As described above with reference to FIG. 27, the CPU 501 of the main controller 261 executes the normal process every 4 msec, and performs the first symbol variation process in step S205 of the normal process. The contact operation by the player on the time switch 108 shown in FIG. 23 is detected in step S409 of the first symbol variation process shown in FIG.

  If it is not a big hit and the first symbol is in a variable display, the process proceeds to steps S401, S402, and S407 as shown in FIG. 29. In step S407, the CPU 501 of the main controller 261 determines the variation time of the first symbol. It is determined whether or not it has elapsed. If it has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S408, and if not, the process proceeds to step S409.

  As described above, the variation time (first time) of the first symbol is different for each variation pattern. For example, the first time of the variation pattern A is 15 seconds, and the first variation pattern B has the first time. The time is 20 seconds, the first time of the fluctuation pattern C is 25 seconds, and the first time of the fluctuation pattern D is 30 seconds. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 38, the first time is measured by a subtraction timer 406 of the main controller 261. For example, the fluctuation time (first time) of the fluctuation pattern A is 15 seconds, and the subtraction timer 406 sets the first time from the first time point (for example, when the fluctuation pattern command is transmitted to the display control device 45) to 15 seconds. ... 10 seconds,... 5 seconds,... When the output signal from the AND circuit 422 is received during this time measurement, the second time is subtracted to 2 seconds,..., 1 second,. . Therefore, when the first time or the second time becomes 0 second, it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed in step S407, and the process proceeds to step S408.

  In step S409, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 determines whether or not the hour switch 108 is “ON”. That is, as shown in FIG. 23, when the player makes a contact operation to the time reduction switch 108 during the first symbol variation display on the first symbol display device 42, the delay from the time reduction switch 108 to the board relay board 226 is delayed. A detection signal is output to the circuit 420 and the display control device 45. Upon receiving the input signal, the display control device 45 determines permission / non-permission of time reduction in the production time shortening determination unit 410, and when it is determined that time shortening is permitted, a time shortening request signal (for example, a signal set to a high level for 0.5 seconds) ) Is output to one input terminal of the AND circuit 422, and when it is determined that the time reduction is not permitted, no signal is output, and the input terminal of the AND circuit 422 remains at a low level.

  In the case of the time reduction permission, the detection signal from the time reduction switch 108 and the time reduction request signal from the display control device 45, which are delayed by the delay circuit 420, are simultaneously input to the AND circuit 422 and output from the AND circuit 422. A signal (output pulse signal) is input to the main controller 261. In step S409, the CPU 501 of the main controller 261 detects that the time switch 108 is “ON”, and proceeds to step S412. Naturally, during the first symbol variation display on the first symbol display device 42, even if the player does not touch the time-short switch 108, or even if the time-short switch 108 is touched, the display control device 45 sends a time-short request signal. Is not output to the main control device 261, there is no detection signal output from the time switch 108 to the main control device 261, that is, there is no output signal from the AND circuit 422, and the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 performs the step In step S409, it is detected that the time switch 108 is “OFF”, and this process is terminated. In step S410, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 sets to transmit a time reduction command to the display control device 45, and ends this processing.

  If it is determined in step S407 that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S408. In step S408, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 sets to transmit a confirmation command to the display control device 45, and this processing is performed. Exit.

  Next, display control processing executed by the CPU 521 of the display control device 45 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that the display control process shown in FIG. 40 is a process that is repeatedly performed in a short time.

  In FIG. 40, first, in step S1301, the CPU 521 of the display control device 45 determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the time switch 108. If there is a detection signal input from the time reduction switch 108, the process proceeds to step S1302. If there is no detection signal input from the time reduction switch 108, steps S1302 to S1303 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S1304.

  In step S1302, the CPU 521 of the display control device 45 determines whether or not the time reduction flag F is “0”. If the time reduction flag F is “0”, the process proceeds to step S1303. If the time reduction flag F is not “0”, step S1303 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S1304.

  In step S <b> 1303, the CPU 521 of the display control device 45 performs time reduction availability determination processing, and then proceeds to step S <b> 1304. Specifically, the short time availability determination process is performed as follows. The performance time shortening determination unit 410 determines whether or not the time is shortened based on the detection signal input from the time switch 108 as described above. When the performance time reduction determination unit 410 determines that time reduction is permitted, the time reduction flag F is set to “2”, and a time reduction request signal is output to one input terminal of the AND circuit 422. In addition, when the performance time determination unit 410 determines that time reduction is not permitted, the time reduction flag F is set to “1”, and the time reduction request signal is not output to one input terminal of the AND circuit 422. That is, the input terminal of the AND circuit 422 remains at a low level.

  As shown in FIG. 38, the short time determination random number generated by the short time determination random number generator 412 when the detection signal from the short time switch 108 is received is stored in the short time determination random number storage unit 414. The time reduction determination unit 416 determines whether or not the time reduction determination random number stored in the time reduction determination random number storage unit 414 is a predetermined value.

  As shown in FIG. 39A, for example, the display control device 45 starts to display the change of the change pattern A based on the change pattern command from the main control device 261. In this case, the detection signal from the time reduction switch 108 is received. If it is received, the predetermined value in the time reduction determination unit 416 is (“0” to “90”), and the random number for time reduction determination can take a value of “0” to “99”. In cases (91/100 probability), time savings are allowed. That is, a time reduction request signal is transmitted from the display control device 45 to the main control device 261.

  Further, when the fluctuation display of the fluctuation pattern B is started and a detection signal is received from the time reduction switch 108 in this case, the predetermined value in the time reduction determination unit 416 is “0” to “49”, and the time reduction determination random number Since can take values from “0” to “99”, time reduction is permitted with a probability of 50/100. That is, the time reduction request signal is transmitted from the display control device 45 to the main control device 261 with a probability of 1/2.

  In addition, when the variation display of the variation pattern C is started and a detection signal from the time reduction switch 108 is received in this case, the predetermined value in the time reduction determination unit 416 is set to “0” to “29”. Since can take values from “0” to “99”, time reduction is permitted with a probability of 30/100. That is, the time reduction request signal is transmitted from the display control device 45 to the main control device 261 with a probability of 3/10.

  In addition, when the variation display of the variation pattern D is started and a detection signal is received from the time reduction switch 108 in this case, the predetermined value in the time reduction determination unit 416 is set to “0” to “9”. Since can take values from “0” to “99”, time reduction is permitted with a probability of 10/100. That is, the time reduction request signal is transmitted from the display control device 45 to the main control device 261 with a probability of 1/10.

  As described above, when receiving the time reduction request signal from the display control device 45, the main control device 261 outputs a time reduction command to the display control device 45.

  Returning to FIG. 40, in step S <b> 1304, it is determined whether any command is received from main controller 261. If step S1304 is “NO”, this process ends. If “YES” is determined in the step S1304, the process proceeds to a step S1305 to determine whether or not the command is a display command directly related to symbol display such as a stop symbol command or a variation pattern command (excluding a time-short command). . When the display command is received, the process proceeds to step S1306, and the contents of the display command are stored in the work RAM 523.

  In step S1307, various arithmetic processes such as generating an internal command for the image controller 526 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 image controller 526 performs a drawing process in response to a command (internal command) from the CPU 521 and starts a variable display of symbols on the first symbol display device 42. At this time, the CPU 521 transmits a control command for driving voices and lamps to the voice lamp control device 262 in synchronization with the display effect at each time. Thereby, the sound lamp control device 262 drives sounds and lamps in accordance with the control command from the CPU 521. Note that, once the display command is received and until the confirmation command is received thereafter, the symbol variation display is continued under the cooperation of the CPU 521 and the image controller 526. Meanwhile, the CPU 521 performs the control of the image controller 526 and the command reception process shown in FIG. 40 in parallel. The control in the sound lamp control device 262 is the same.

  If the command received in step S1305 is not a display command (step S1305 is “NO”), the process advances to step S1308 to determine whether the received command is a time-short command. If step S1308 is “YES” (if it is a time reduction command), the process proceeds to step S1309.

  In step S1309, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag F is “2”. If the time reduction flag F is “2”, the process proceeds to step S1310, and if the time reduction flag F is not “2”, the process proceeds to step S1312.

  In step S1310, CPU 521 performs a time reduction permission display process. This short time permission display process is a suggestion effect including that the short time display lottery result for the operation of the short time switch 108 during the variable display is a win (short time display permission) (FIGS. 42A to 42C). ) Is displayed on the first symbol display device 42 by the suggestion effect display control unit 430. Immediately after that, in step S1311, a time reduction display process (a process of performing a time reduction fixed display shown in FIG. 42D) is performed. That is, after instructing the image controller 526 to display the first symbol in the variable display as the time-shortening display processing according to the content of the time-shorting command, this processing is terminated.

  In step S1312, the CPU 521 determines whether or not the time reduction flag F is “1”. If the time reduction flag F is “1”, the process proceeds to step S1313. Exit.

  In step S <b> 1313, the CPU 521 performs time reduction disapproval display processing and ends this processing. This short time disapproval display process is a suggestion effect including that the short time display lottery result for the operation of the short time switch 108 during the variable display is out (short time display disapproval) (FIG. 42 (e) to FIG. 42 ( i)) is displayed on the first symbol display device 42 by the suggestion effect display control unit 430.

  Here, the suggestion effect including that the time-short display lottery result is winning (time-short display permission) by the suggestion effect display control unit 430 will be described with reference to FIGS. 42 (a) to 42 (d). As shown by a dotted arrow in FIG. 42 (a), the time-short display lottery effect is displayed in the first symbol display device 42a of the first symbol display device 42 so that the first symbol is variably displayed from top to bottom. When 108 is operated, the monster hand K1 appears from the lower side of the display unit 42a during the first symbol variation display, and then the monster hand appears from the lower side of the display unit 42a as shown in FIG. K1 moves to the center of the display unit 42a, and then, as shown in FIG. 42C, the hand K1 of the monster crushes the first symbol in the variable display. Immediately thereafter, as shown in FIG. 42 (d), the hand K1 of the monster returns to the lower side of the display part 42a, and the first symbol is fixedly displayed on the display part 42a.

  In conjunction with the operation of the time switch 108 by the player, the hand K1 of the monster has moved on the display unit 42a as shown in FIGS. 42 (a) and 42 (b). It can be recognized that the monster's hand K1 has moved by the operation. That is, the player can recognize that the pachinko machine 10 has accepted the operation of the time switch 108 by the player. Then, since the hand K1 of the monster crushes the first symbol in the variable display in FIG. 42 (c), it can be recognized that the time reduction display is executed due to the operation of the time reduction switch 108 by the player. In short, the player knows that the operation of the time switch 108 has been accepted by performing the suggested effects shown in FIGS. 42 (a) to (b), and the monster hand K1 shows the first symbol in the variable display. By grasping (at first, the display is quickly confirmed after the hand K1 of the monster clashes the first symbol in the variable display), it is understood that the time reduction display is permitted.

  Next, the suggestion effect (fake effect) including that the suggestion effect display control unit 430 is out of the time-short display lottery result (short-time display not permitted) will be described. 42 (e) and FIG. 42 (f) are the same as FIG. 42 (a) and FIG. 42 (b). As shown in FIG. 42 (g), the first symbol in which the hand K1 of the monster is variably displayed. The hand K1 of the monster is pulled down as it is, as shown in FIG. 42 (h). As shown in FIG. 42 (g) and FIG. 42 (h), the first symbol is being displayed as usual, and in FIG. 42 (h), the first symbol in the left column is temporarily stopped and the other symbols are displayed in the other columns. The first symbol is in a variable display. That is, even after the display of the screen shown in FIG. 42 (h), the fluctuation display is continued as usual, and the original fluctuation pattern is performed as usual. The player knows that the operation of the time-short switch 108 has been received by performing the suggestive effects shown in FIGS. 42E to 42F, and the hand K1 of the monster crushes the first symbol being displayed in a variable manner. Time reduction display was disallowed by pulling it down as it was (at first, the hand K1 of the monster pulled it down without squeezing the first figure that was being displayed, and then continued the original pattern of fluctuation) I understand.

  As described above, the shortening suggestion effects shown in FIGS. 42A to 42D and the non-shortening suggestion effects shown in FIGS. 42E to 42H are the contents from the beginning to the predetermined branch point. Are the same, that is, the contents of the effects shown in FIGS. 42A to 42B are the same as the contents of the effects shown in FIGS. 42E to 42F, and the contents after the branch point are different. That is, the contents of the effects shown in FIGS. 42 (c) to (d) are different from the contents of the effects shown in FIGS. 42 (g) to (h). Further, as shown in FIG. 42, a display period in which the monster hand K1 is present can be suggested as a suggestion effect, and a display period in which the monster hand K1 is not present can be regarded as a variable display effect. It is also possible to regard the part other than the suggestion effect and the part other than the monster hand K1 as the change display effect. In any case, the suggestion effect is different from the variable display effect of the first symbol.

  Returning to FIG. 40, if step 1308 is “NO”, that is, if the received command from the main control device 261 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 S1314, in step S1315, a confirmation display with a stop symbol is instructed to the image controller 526 as a confirmation display process. As a result, the image controller 526 determines 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 45 is controlled by the main control device 261 at the time of starting and stopping the change of the symbol, but the continuous change of the symbol during that time is autonomous by the CPU 521 and the image controller 526 in the display control device 45. Secured by reliable image control. After step S1315, the time reduction flag F is set to “0” in step S1316, and this process ends.

  Here, the time reduction display process in step S1311 will be described. As described above, the time reduction command is set when the time reduction request signal is output from the display control device 45 at a time delayed by a predetermined time (0.2 seconds) from the timing when the ON signal of the time reduction switch 108 is detected. It has become so. When the display control device 45 receives the time reduction command, the display control device 45 performs time reduction processing of the variable display effect of the first symbol. Specifically, the internal commands generated by the display control device 45 are roughly divided into a normal variation data group, a reach production data group, and the like. Basically, each data constituting these data groups has a predetermined time. By sequentially outputting in accordance with the order, display effects corresponding to various variation patterns are performed. For example, the normal variation data group includes normal variation data 1, normal variation data 2,..., Normal variation data m, and the reach effect data group includes reach effect data 1, reach effect data 2,. In this case, 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 →. 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 45, the data output jumps to the normal fluctuation data or reach effect data of a predetermined number at once, thereby shortening the time of the display effect. In other words, the normal fluctuation data or the reach effect data shortcut is performed to shorten the normal variation effect or the reach effect.

  Here, the input / output timing of signals and the like in the main control device 261 and the display control device 45 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the time switch 108 is touched by the player, the detection signal of the time switch 108 is input to the delay circuit 420 and the display control device 45 of the board relay board 226 (see time t1 in FIG. 41).

  When the detection signal from the time reduction switch 108 is input, the display control device 45 determines whether or not the time reduction condition is satisfied by the effect time reduction determination unit 410, and when it is determined that the time reduction is permitted, a time reduction request signal (for example, 0. The output of the signal set to the high level for 5 seconds is started at one input terminal of the AND circuit 422 (see time t2 in FIG. 41). At time t2, as shown in FIG. 42 (b), it is also the timing for moving the monster hand K1 to the center of the display unit 42a.

  On the other hand, the detection signal output to the panel relay board 226 is delayed by a predetermined time (for example, 0.2 seconds) by the delay circuit 420, and this detection signal is input to the other input terminal of the AND circuit 422.

  When a high level signal is simultaneously input to both input terminals of the AND circuit 422, a high level signal is output from the output terminal of the AND circuit 422 and input to the main controller 261 (time in FIG. 41). t3). This input can be said to be that the detection signal of the time reduction switch 108 is input to the main control device 261 with a delay of 0.2 seconds from the detection signal input of the time reduction switch 108 to the display control device 45.

  When the main control device 261 receives an output signal (high level signal) from the AND circuit 422, that is, when it receives a detection signal from the time reduction switch 108, it outputs a time reduction command as a time reduction command to the display control device 45 ( (See time t4 in FIG. 41).

  At time t5 shown in FIG. 41, the display control device 45 performs a display to squeeze the first symbol that is variably displayed with the hand K1 of the monster on the display unit 42a, as shown in FIG. 42 (c).

  The display control device 45 ends the output of the time reduction request signal to the board surface relay board 226 at time t6 shown in FIG.

  The main control device 261 transmits a confirmation command to the display control device 45 at time t7 shown in FIG. 41, and the display control device 45 displays the first symbol as shown in FIG. 42 (d) at the same time t7. To confirm.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment, the time switch 108 that is touched by the player, and the gaming state that is advantageous to the player when the time switch 108 detects the contact operation by the player, An effect time shortening determination unit 410 that determines whether or not to display the variable display effect of the first symbol display device 42 that displays a predetermined display effect indicating whether or not to be shortened based on whether or not the time shortening condition is satisfied; When the display control device 45 for displaying the display effect on the first symbol display device 42 based on the determination result of the effect time / short time determination unit 410 and the time / short switch 108 detects the player's contact operation, Since there is a suggestion effect display control unit 430 that displays on the first symbol display device 42 a suggestion effect that suggests that the user has performed the operation, When the touch operation is detected by the time switch 108, the display effect is not necessarily shortened, but it is possible to determine whether or not to shorten the display based on the establishment / non-establishment of the time shortening condition. Even if it is possible to suppress the omission completely, even if the contact operation by the player is detected by the time switch 108, if the non-time is determined by the effect time determination unit 410, an interesting display effect is given to the player. Can be provided. Further, when the contact operation by the player is detected by the time switch 108 and is determined to be time reduced by the effect time determining unit 410, the display effect is shortened, so that the variable display cycle is shortened and the flow of the game And the player can actively participate in the game by operating the time switch 108. Further, when the operation is detected by the time switch 108, a suggestion effect suggesting that the player has performed the operation is displayed in the first symbol display device regardless of the time / non-time determination in the effect time determination unit 410. Therefore, it is possible to clearly indicate to the player whether or not the operation has been processed as valid. That is, it is possible to clearly indicate to the player whether the player has not properly operated the operation switch 108 or whether the operation switch 108 or the like has failed. Therefore, the player does not feel uncomfortable with respect to the time / non-time of the display effect, and the fun of the game can be improved with respect to the time / non-time of the display effect. As a result, it is possible to provide a pachinko machine that can exhibit the fun of the game while maintaining active participation of the game by the player.

  In addition, since the effect time shortening determination unit 410 is provided in the display control device 45, the display control device 45 performs a determination process for the time reduction / non-time reduction of the variable display effect, and the main control device 261 is burdened with the determination process. Never give.

  In addition, main controller 261 transmits a variation pattern command for instructing a variation mode in variation display of the first symbol and a stop symbol command indicating the first symbol at the time of variation suspension to display control device 45, and thereafter Then, a confirmation command indicating the timing for stopping the first symbol is transmitted to the display control device 45 at a predetermined timing. The display control device 45 reads the variation pattern corresponding to the received variation pattern command, displays an image according to the read variation pattern on the first symbol display device 42, and is designated by the stop symbol command when the confirmation command is received. The displayed stop symbol is confirmed. Therefore, main controller 261 only needs to transmit a variation pattern command, a stop symbol command, and a confirmation command to display controller 45. Based on these command commands, main controller 261 displays first symbol display device 42. Since display control is performed, the display control processing burden on the main control device 261 can be reduced.

  Further, a detection signal from the time reduction switch 108 is input, a delay circuit 420 that outputs the input detection signal with a predetermined time delay, an output signal from the delay circuit 420 and a time reduction request signal from the display control device 45. And an AND circuit 422 that outputs an output signal to the main controller 261. When the main controller 261 receives the output signal from the AND circuit 422, the display controller 45 receives a time-saving command. When the time control switch 108 detects an operation by the player, the display control device 45 shortens the display of the variable display effect being executed. Whether display is possible or not is determined on the display control device 45 side within the delay time. Input signals to the main controller 261, if the decision is a non-time-shortening display execution can be prevented by entering the detection signal from the time reduction switch 108 to the main controller 261. In other words, the detection signal from the time reduction switch 108 is not input to the main control device 261 in a state where the time display of the variable display effect is undecided, and the main control device 261 is in a state where the availability of the time display is undetermined. No time-short command is output from the display control device 45 to the display control device 45. Therefore, after transmitting a time reduction command from the main control device 261 to the display control device 45, a signal or command (command) or the like for canceling the time reduction of the variable display effect and returning to the normal (non-time reduction) variable display effect is displayed. The complexity of the control that is transmitted from the control device 45 to the main control device 261 does not occur.

  Further, the production time reduction determination unit 410 generates a time reduction determination random number generator 412 for generating a time reduction determination random number group for determining whether or not to shorten the display production, and a time generation determination random number generation based on a predetermined timing. The time-determination random number storage unit 414 for storing one of the time-determination random numbers in the time-determination determination random number group generated by the unit 412 and the time-determination determination random number stored in the time-determination random number storage unit 414 are predetermined. Since the time reduction determination unit 416 that determines whether or not the value is a value is provided, the production time reduction determination unit 410 can be suitably realized.

  Further, the delay circuit 420 and the AND circuit 422 are provided on the panel relay board 226 that relays the input signal and outputs it to the main controller 261. That is, since the delay circuit 420 and the AND circuit 422 are not disposed in the main control device 261, a storage container (substrate box 263) that stores the main control device 261 in order to change the delay time of the delay circuit 420. ) Is not necessary to open, and workability is excellent.

  Further, when the time control command is output to the display control device 45, the main control device 261 outputs a confirmation command to the display control device 45 at a timing for determining the time display effect in the display control device 45, and the display control device 45 When the time-short command is not output to 45, since the confirmation command is output to the display control device 45 at the timing for confirming the non-time-short display effect in the display control device 45, the main control device 261 displays the first symbol display. When the variable display effect on the device 42 is shortened, a confirmation command can be output at the timing of the short display effect, and when the variable display effect on the first symbol display device 42 is not shortened, it is non-short The confirmation command can be output at the timing of the display effect (normal variation display effect). It is not necessary to transmit any signal from the display control device 45 to the main control device 261 once the time reduction command is sent from the main control device 261 to the display control device 45, and the variable display effect can be displayed in a shortened manner.

  Further, the production time shortening determination unit 410 treats the operation detection of the time reduction switch 108 during the display production on the first symbol display device 42 as effective, and the time reduction switch before and after the start of the display effect on the first symbol display device 42. Since the operation detection of 108 is invalidated, it is possible to make the display effect being executed time-reduced / non-time-reduced display, and to detect the operation of the time-reduced switch 108 before and after the start of the display effect on the first symbol display device 42. This can prevent other display effects from being displayed in a short time.

  Further, the production time shortening determination unit 410 includes an availability determination limiting unit that determines whether or not the time display can be performed only once during the variable display effect, so that the detection signal from the time switch 108 during the variable display effect is displayed and controlled. Even if it is input to the device 45 a plurality of times, it is possible to determine whether or not the short-time display is possible only once during a single variable display effect. In other words, even if a player's operation is detected a plurality of times by the time reduction switch 108 during a single variable display effect, whether or not the time reduction display is possible only once (basically only once detected first). Judgment can be made.

  Further, the main control device 261 measures the first time from the first time point to instruct the confirmation of the non-short-time display effect in the display control device 45, and instructs the confirmation of the time-short display effect in the display control device 45. In order to achieve this, since a single subtraction timer 406 for measuring a second time shorter than the first time is provided, the main control unit 261 displays a single time measuring means without providing a plurality of time measuring means. It is possible to cope with the time saving and non-time saving of the production.

  In addition, since the suggestion effect display control part 430 starts the suggestion effect in conjunction with the contact operation detection by the player at the time switch 108, the first symbol display device is immediately activated when the contact operation is detected by the time switch 108. Since the suggestion effect is displayed at 42, the player can well know that his / her contact operation has been detected by the time switch 108, and clearly indicate to the player that the operation has been processed as valid. be able to.

  Specifically, when the time switch 108 detects a contact operation, the suggestion effect display control unit 430 suggests that the player has performed an operation on the time switch 108, and suggests an effect other than the variable display effect. Is displayed on the first symbol display device 42, so that it is possible to show the player more clearly the suggestion effect and clearly indicate to the player whether or not the operation to the time switch 108 has been processed as valid. it can. That is, it is possible to clearly indicate to the player whether the player has not made an appropriate operation on the time switch 108 or whether the time switch 108 has failed. Therefore, the player does not feel uncomfortable with respect to the short / non-short time of the variable display effect, and the fun of the game can be improved with respect to the short / non-short time of the variable display effect.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 42, the suggestion effect display control unit 430 shortens and displays the variable display effect when the variable display effect is displayed in a short time (FIGS. 42A to 42D). d) is displayed on the first symbol display device 42, and when the variable display effect is displayed in a non-time-short manner, the non-short suggestion effect (FIG. 42 (e) to FIG. (See (h)) is displayed on the first symbol display device 42, so that some suggestive effect (shortening suggestion effect or non-shortening suggestion effect) is displayed, so that the player can quickly operate his / her time switch 108. It is possible to know well that the switch 108 has been detected, and to clearly indicate to the player that the operation has been processed as valid. Furthermore, it can be seen that when the short suggestion effect is displayed, the current variable display effect is displayed in a short time, and when the non-short suggestion effect is displayed, the current variable display effect is displayed in a non-time short time. I understand.

  The suggestion effect display control unit 430 displays the shortening suggestion effect on the display means when the variable display effect is displayed in a time-saving manner, and displays the non-shortening suggestion effect in the first symbol display device 42 when the variable display effect is displayed in a non-time-shortening manner. To display. Moreover, since the content from the beginning to the branch point is the same for the short suggestion effect and the non-short suggestion effect, and the contents after the branch point are different from each other, some suggestive effect (short suggestion effect) (Or a non-shortening suggestion effect) is displayed, and the player can know well that the operation of the time switch 108 has been detected by the time switch 108, and the operation has been processed as effective. This can be clearly shown to the player. Furthermore, until the suggestion effect being executed reaches the branch point, it is not known whether the suggestion effect is a shortened suggestion effect or a non-shortening suggestion effect. It can be determined whether the suggestion effect or non-shortening suggestion effect), so that the branch point of the suggestion effect can be a change point that divides light and dark, and the suggestion effect can be interesting and enjoy the suggestion effect it can. Needless to say, the light and darkness of the suggestion effect is divided between FIG. 42 (c) and FIG. 42 (g).

  In addition, when the time switch 108 detects a contact operation by the player, a display information generation processing unit 432 that generates and displays display information (monster hand K1) on the first symbol display device 42 in the shortening suggestion effect and the non-shortening suggestion effect; When the monster hand K1 is moved to a predetermined position (for example, the center position) of the display unit 42a of the first symbol display device 42 and the variable display effect is displayed in a shortened manner, the monster hand K1 is displayed in a variable display. In the case where the driving display is performed so as to act on the symbol and the variable display effect is displayed in a non-shortened manner, the driving display processing unit 434 displays the monster hand K1 so as to move backward without acting on the first symbol during the variation display. Therefore, when the display of some suggestion effect (shortening suggestion effect or non-shortening suggestion effect) is started, the player can operate his / her time switch 108 with the time switch 108. It issued it can know good was, the operation can be clearly shown to the player that it has been treated as valid. Furthermore, until the suggestion effect being executed reaches the branch point, it is not known whether the suggestion effect is a shortened suggestion effect or a non-shortening suggestion effect. Therefore, the branch point of the suggestion effect can be a change point that divides light and dark. That is, when the variable display effect is displayed in a shortened manner, the monster's hand K1 is driven to act on the first pattern after the branch point, and when the variable display effect is displayed in a non-shortened manner, after the branch point, A display is made so that the hand K1 of the monster moves backward without acting on the first pattern. The suggestion effect whether or not the hand K1 of the monster acts on the first symbol can be realized, and the suggestion effect can be made interesting and the suggestion effect can be enjoyed.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and can be modified as follows.

  (1) In the above-described embodiment, the touch sensor type time switch 108 is used as the operation means for receiving the contact operation by the player as shown in FIG. 23, but the player receives the operation without contact. An operation means (for example, various non-contact sensors such as an infrared sensor and an optical sensor that detect the operation and operation by the player) may be employed. Further, instead of the operation means, an instruction input means for receiving an instruction from the player may be adopted. In addition, although the short time switch 108 is adopted as the operation detecting means, a ball detecting means or a winning means arranged at a predetermined position (for example, on the game board 30) of the game board 30 may be adopted.

  (2) Instead of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 43, a delay circuit that receives a detection signal from the short-time switch 108 and delays the input detection signal for a predetermined time and outputs it to the main controller 261. 420, the display control device 45 outputs a time reduction request signal to the main control device 261 when receiving the detection signal from the time reduction switch 108 and the production time reduction determination unit 410 determines that the time is short. When the output signal from the delay circuit 420 and the time reduction request signal from the display control device 45 are input simultaneously, the H.261 may include an AND circuit 422 that outputs a time reduction command to the display control device.

  In this case, when the time switch 108 detects a contact operation by the player, the display control device 45 determines whether or not the time display of the variable display effect can be performed within the delay time, and the determination is performed by executing the time display. In some cases, the detection signal from the time reduction switch 108 is input to the main control device 261. When the determination is non-time reduction display execution, the detection signal from the time reduction switch 108 is not input to the main control device 261. . In other words, the detection signal from the time reduction switch 108 is not input to the main control device 261 in a state where the time display of the variable display effect is undecided, and the main control device 261 is in a state where the availability of the time display is undetermined. No time-short command is output from the display control device 45 to the display control device 45. Therefore, after transmitting a time reduction command from the main control device 261 to the display control device 45, a signal or command (command) or the like for canceling the time reduction of the variable display effect and returning to the normal (non-time reduction) variable display effect is displayed. The complexity of the control that is transmitted from the control device 45 to the main control device 261 does not occur.

  Further, in the above case, the delay circuit 420 may be provided in the panel relay board 226 that relays the input signal and outputs it to the main controller 261, and the AND circuit 422 may be provided in the main controller 261. In this case, since the delay circuit 420 is not disposed in the main control device 261, a storage container (substrate box 261) for storing the main control device 261 in order to change the delay time of the delay circuit 420 is provided. It does not need to be opened and is excellent in workability.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, the board surface relay board 226 is employed as the relay means, but other relay boards, relay devices, etc., such as the special winning opening relay board 227, may be employed.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, the specific example shown in FIG. 42 has been described as the short-time display lottery effect, but a suggestion effect other than that in FIG. 42 may be appropriately adopted. For example, as in the above-described embodiment, when the display contents are the same from the start to the middle (branch point), and the contents change from the middle (branch point) depending on whether or not the time-short display is permitted, And its fake effects can be provided, and the game can be interesting. In addition, instead of the above, a completely different display effect may be provided depending on whether or not the display of time is allowed.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, the subtraction timer 406 (which starts subtraction from a predetermined value and ends when it reaches “0”) is employed as the time measuring means. Various timing devices, timing components, timing mechanisms, etc. may be employed, such as software timing means or hardware timing means. It may be adopted.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, the first symbol display device 42 (corresponding to the identification information variation display means of the present invention), which is a liquid crystal display device, is employed as the display means. Various display devices such as PDP (plasma display) may be used. In addition, the normal reach variation pattern is used as the display effect (first display effect) with a low jackpot expectation value, but other reach variation patterns such as super reach may be employed. Moreover, although the super reach variation pattern and the special reach variation pattern are employed as the second type display effects, other reach variation patterns with a high expectation degree of jackpot, such as premium reach, may be employed.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, the predetermined value of the time reduction determination unit 416 is the value shown in FIG. 39A, but other values may be adopted.

  (7) The present invention may be implemented in various (for example, first, third, etc.) gaming machines, or may be implemented in a pachinko machine of a different type from the above embodiment. For example, once a big hit, a pachinko machine that raises the expected value of the big hit until a big hit state occurs (for example, two times or three times) including that (for example, a two-time right item, a three-time right item) May also be implemented. Moreover, after a jackpot symbol is displayed, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that enters a special game state on the condition that a ball is won in a predetermined area. Moreover, you may implement as a pachinko machine which will be in a special game state when a ball enters a predetermined winning opening. Further, in addition to the pachinko machine, the present invention may be implemented as an arrangement ball type pachinko, a sparrow ball, or various game machines.

  As described above, the present invention is suitable for gaming machines such as pachinko machines.

It is a schematic front view of the pachinko machine of the example of the present invention. It is a perspective view which shows the pachinko machine of the state which open | released the inner frame and the front frame set. It is a front view which shows the inner frame etc. in the state which open | released the front frame set. 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 frame set. 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 an inner frame and a game board. It is a perspective view which shows the back surface structure of an inner 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 support 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 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 explanatory drawing which shows the display content of a 1st symbol display apparatus. 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 variation process 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 block diagram which shows the structure of the main control apparatus, display control apparatus, etc. of the pachinko machine in an Example. (A) is a figure which shows the table for determination used in a time-shortage determination part, (b) is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern table for determining a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows the display control process in a display control apparatus. It is a figure which shows the input / output timings, such as a signal, in a main controller and a display controller. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing which shows the time-short display process of the variable display effect in the case of time reduction permission, (e)-(h) is the non-time-short display process of the variable display effect in the case of time non-permission. It is explanatory drawing shown. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the main control apparatus, display control apparatus, etc. of the pachinko machine in an Example different from an Example.

Explanation of symbols

42 ... 1st symbol display device (display means, identification information fluctuation display means)
45 ... Display control device (display control means)
108 ... Time reduction switch (motion detection means, operation means)
226 ... Board surface relay board (relay means)
261: Main control device (main control means)
406 ... Subtraction timer (time measuring means)
410 ... Production time short decision section (Production time short decision means)
412... Random number generator for time reduction determination (random number generation means for time reduction determination)
414 ... Time-determining random number storage unit (time-determining random number storage means)
416 ... Time reduction determination unit (time reduction determination means)
418... Availability determination limiting unit (availability determination limiting means)
420: delay circuit (delay means)
422 ... AND circuit (logical product means)
430 ... Suggestion effect display control unit (impact effect display control means)
432 ... Display information generation processing unit (display information generation processing means)
434 ... Drive display processing unit (drive display processing means)

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine comprising display means for displaying a predetermined display effect indicating whether or not a gaming state advantageous for a player is made based on establishment of a start condition,
Motion detection means for detecting a specific motion of the player by the player,
When the action detecting means detects a specific action, the effect time shortening determining means for determining whether or not to shorten the display effect of the display means based on the establishment / non-establishment of the time shortening condition;
Display control means for causing the display means to display the display effect in a short time or non-short time based on the determination result of the effect time shortening means;
When the action detecting means detects a specific action, a suggestion effect display control means for causing the display means to display a suggestion effect that suggests that the player has made a specific action on the gaming machine;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

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