JP2005245731A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine allowing a player to easily recognize the continuously executed presentation. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine is structured so that the larger the number of times of continuous appearance of chance pattern combinations is, the more the content of presentation of an advance notice of step-up varies. In this way, the variable display is executed a plurality of times by correlating the variable display to the presentation with patterns of the advance notice in the continuous presentation and stopped patterns in the variable display, so that the player can easily recognize the continuously executed presentation. As a result, the gaming properties in a plurality of times of variable display can be improved. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to gaming machines represented by pachinko machines and slot machines.

  In recent years, in gaming machines such as pachinko machines, various images are displayed on a display device such as a liquid crystal display device to improve the interest of the game. In general, a variable display game is played on a display device. For example, nine symbols or the like are displayed vertically or horizontally on a display device in an effective display area, or 9 × 3 × 3 cells, and the start condition is satisfied. Based on the above, when a symbol row configured in a predetermined arrangement is scrolled and the scrolling stops (at a predetermined stop position), a big hit is generated when the stop symbols are in a predetermined combination It is something to be made.

  Also, for example, in a pachinko machine that performs variable display with three symbol rows, a combination that allows a jackpot stop symbol to appear before displaying a jackpot combination stop symbol according to the established start condition In other words, a so-called reach display is displayed. That is, while one symbol row is changing, the remaining two symbol row changes are stopped and displayed, and the same symbol is stopped and displayed in a predetermined display area in each symbol row. It is configured as follows. Furthermore, according to the established start condition, during the execution of the variable display, an interesting effect different from the change in the symbol sequence, for example, an effect that causes a specific character symbol to appear is executed. In this way, by displaying the character design or reach display, the player is expected to make a big hit in the variable display during execution, thereby improving the game playability.

Here, a game machine that performs an effect (hereinafter referred to as “continuous effect”) in which a specific effect is continuously executed over a plurality of variable displays is known as an interesting effect pattern. In general, when the jackpot is confirmed based on the starting winning of the game ball, that is, when the lottery result of the jackpot is derived in the variable display, the continuous effect is a specific effect in the variable display that was waited before the determination. It is done by accompanying. By this continuous effect, the player is provided with an interest in approaching a game state that is advantageous step by step over a plurality of variable displays instead of a single variable display. For example, various effects such as a specific character design appearing at a predetermined timing or a reach display being continuously performed are used as the specific effects constituting the continuous effects.
JP 2002-360859 A

  However, for example, if a player misses (fails to recognize) any one of the continuous effects while the continuous effect is being executed, the expectation level of the jackpot for the continuous effect that is being executed cannot be understood. As a result, there is a problem that the step-by-step interest in continuous production is lost.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that makes it easy for a player to recognize continuously executed effects.

  In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 is a display means for displaying a plurality of identification information strings formed of a plurality of identification information, etc., and information for storing identification information appearing on the display means. Storage means; pattern storage means for storing at least two or more dynamic patterns using the identification information stored in the information storage means; detection means for detecting establishment of a start condition; and the start by the detection means A lottery means for giving a lottery of game value advantageous to the player when the establishment of the condition is detected, and a dynamic pattern of the dynamic display stored in the pattern storage means based on the lottery result by the lottery means And a plurality of identification information strings in the display means according to the dynamic pattern selected by the pattern selection means. A dynamic execution means to be displayed, and when the lottery result to which a game value is given is derived by the lottery means, the display means displays special game suggestion information that is a combination of the predetermined identification information, and for the player A special condition determining means for determining whether a predetermined condition is satisfied and a lottery result for giving the special gaming state is derived, and a game value giving means for generating an advantageous special gaming state is provided. The identification information storage means stores a plurality of pieces of character information different from the identification information forming the identification information string, and the dynamic display means uses the specific condition determination means to execute the special game. The special game suggestion information is displayed on the display means when it is determined that a lottery result for giving a state is derived and the predetermined condition is satisfied. Before starting, a specific stop mode appearance that causes a specific stop mode formed by the identification information different from the special game suggestion information to continuously appear in any one or a plurality of the identification information strings of the display means. When the specific stop mode appears continuously by the means and the specific stop mode manifesting means, any one of the character information appears on the display unit according to the number of consecutive times of the specific stop mode. Character display means.

  According to the gaming machine of claim 1, the dynamic execution means is determined by the specific condition determination means that the lottery result information for giving the special game state is derived and the predetermined condition is satisfied. In this case, before the special game suggestion information is displayed on the display unit by the specific stop mode display unit, the specific stop mode formed by the identification information different from the special game suggestion information is displayed on any one or more of the display units. In addition to continuously appearing in the identification information string, any character information appears on the display means by the character appearing means in accordance with the number of consecutive specific stop modes. Accordingly, it is possible to make the player recognize the continuously executed effects according to the number of appearances of the specific stop mode or the appearance mode of the character information. Can be accurately given to 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. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which an inner frame 12 and a front frame set 14 are opened with respect to an outer frame 11 to be described later.

  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 is supported on one side of the outer frame 11 so that the inner frame 12 can be opened and closed. Has been. 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. Therefore, compared with the conventional structure which assembled | attached each board | plate material using the nail and the rivet, the reuse of a structural member is made easy. In the present embodiment, the outer dimension of the outer frame 11 is 809 mm (inner dimension 771 mm) and the outer dimension in the left and right direction is 518 mm (inner dimension 480 mm). In addition, you may make it comprise the outer frame 11 with light metals, such as resin and aluminum.

  The inner frame 12 is made of a synthetic resin, specifically, ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) resin. The ABS resin is suitable as a constituent material of the inner frame 12 because the material cost is low, the paste such as plating is good, the decorative property is excellent, and the impact resistance is large. The opening / closing axis of the inner frame 12 extends vertically from the front side of the pachinko machine 10 to the opposite side of the place where the game ball launching handle 18 is installed, and the inner frame 12 faces forward with the opening / closing axis as the axis. It can be opened. Since the opening / closing axis is provided on the opposite side of the game ball launching handle 18, the inner frame 12 can be greatly opened. Normally, in the pachinko hall, the pachinko machines 10 are disposed adjacent to each other. Therefore, when the opening / closing axis is provided on the game ball launching handle 18 side, the game ball launching handle 18 that is opened together with the inner frame 12 is located next to the pachinko machine 10. This is because the amount of opening is reduced due to contact.

  A lower tray unit 13 is attached to the inner frame 12 at the lowermost portion, and a front frame set 14 is attached so as to cover the inner frame 12 in a range excluding the lower tray unit 13. The lower plate unit 13 is fixed to the inner frame 12 with a fastener such as a screw. The front frame set 14 is attached to the inner frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. Like the inner frame 12, the front frame set 14 is located on the front side with an open / close axis extending vertically to the left when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. It can be opened. An outer peripheral wall projecting toward the front side is formed on the outer periphery of the inner frame 12, and a front frame set 14 is disposed inside the outer peripheral wall. That is, when the front frame set 14 is attached to the inner frame 12, the outer periphery of the side surface of the front frame set 14 is surrounded by the outer peripheral wall of the inner frame 12. It is possible to suppress illegal acts by making it difficult to insert a wire or the like.

  On the upper part of the inner frame 12, a push button type open / close switch 25 protruding in a cylindrical shape is provided. The open / close switch 25 is a switch for detecting the open / closed state of the front frame set 14. When the front frame set 14 is closed with respect to the inner frame 12, the open / close switch 25 is pressed, and conversely, when the front frame set 14 is open with respect to the inner frame 12, the open / close switch 25. Is in a non-pressing protruding state and detects the open / closed state of the front frame set 14. A wiring hole 26 is formed in the upper left portion of the inner frame 12 (see FIG. 2). The wiring hole 26 is a hole for wiring the wiring of the front frame set 14 through the inner frame 12 to the back surface of the game board 30. R is formed at the corner of the wiring hole 26 so that each cord wired in the wiring hole 26 is not damaged at the corner. As shown in FIG. 4, a wiring hole 37 is also formed in the upper left part of the game board 30 corresponding to the wiring hole 26.

  FIG. 3 is a front view showing a state in which the front frame set 14 is removed from the pachinko machine 10. In FIG. 3, for the sake of convenience, the configuration within the game area on the surface of the game board 30 is shown as blank. As shown in FIG. 3, the lower tray unit 13 is provided with a lower tray 15 as a ball receiving tray at a substantially central portion so that game balls discharged from the outlet 16 can be stored in the lower tray 15. Yes. Similar to the inner frame 12, the lower dish unit 13 is formed of a flame-retardant ABS resin. It is not always necessary to form all of the lower plate 15 with ABS resin, but at least the surface portion of the lower plate 15, that is, the surface layer of the lower plate 15 and the front panel behind the lower plate 15 are formed with ABS resin. It is preferable. Since there is a danger that the lit cigarette will be left in the lower plate 15, it is possible to prevent damage to the pachinko machine 10 and the occurrence of fire by forming at least the surface portion thereof with flame retardant ABS resin. It is. The front panel has a speaker hole 24 for outputting sound from the speaker.

  In the lower part of the front of the lower plate 15, a ball removal lever 17 is provided for operating when the game balls stored in the lower plate 15 are discharged downward. This ball release lever 17 is always urged to the right, and by sliding it to the left against the urge, the bottom opening formed on the bottom surface of the lower plate 15 opens, A game ball naturally falls from the bottom opening and is discharged. The operation of the ball release lever 17 is normally performed in a state where a box (generally referred to as “a thousand boxes”) for receiving the game balls discharged from the lower plate 15 is placed below the lower plate 15. A game ball launching handle 18 is disposed on the right side of the lower plate 15 in a state of protruding from the lower plate unit 13 toward the front side, and an ashtray is mounted in a cantilevered manner on the left side of the lower plate 15. It is worn. The ashtray is rotatable in the front and back directions together with a shaft rotatably attached to the lower plate 15. Thus, by arranging the game ball launch handle 18 on one side of the lower plate 15 and the ashtray on the other side, the decorativeness of the pachinko machine 10 is improved while maintaining the aesthetic balance of the left and right of the lower plate unit 13. ing.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 1, the front frame set 14 above the lower plate 15 is integrally provided with an upper plate 19 as a ball receiving plate. Here, the upper plate 19 is for temporarily storing the game balls and guiding them to the game ball launching device 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 an upper plate is provided on the front decorative frame, but in this embodiment, the front decorative frame is omitted. The upper plate 19 is provided directly on the front frame set 14. This is because the front frame set 14 of the present embodiment includes a window portion 101 that is largely cut out in a substantially elliptical shape so that a game area formed larger than a conventional pachinko machine can be viewed from the outside. Therefore, in order to improve the strength of the front frame set 14 as much as possible, the upper plate 19 is integrally formed with the front frame set 14. Similar to the lower plate 15, the upper plate 19 has at least a surface layer formed of a flame-retardant ABS resin. Note that how the game area is formed larger than that of a conventional pachinko machine will be described later.

  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 attached to the inner frame 12 on the rear side of the resin base 20. The game board 30 is formed 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). That is, the game board 30 is formed in the same size as a conventional pachinko machine, and the game area is formed larger than the conventional pachinko machine.

  Next, the configuration of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. The game board 30 of the present embodiment is designed with leaves, trees, insects and the like as motifs. 35, a rotating body 38, a variable prize winning port 39 and the like are disposed in a through hole formed by router processing, and are attached from the front side of the game board 30 with a wood screw or the like. As is well known, when a game ball enters the general winning port 31, the variable winning device 32, the big game port 33, the winning port of the rotating body 39, and the variable large winning port 39, a predetermined output is output from a detection switch described later. 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 or the like are guided through the out port 36 to a ball discharge path (not shown). The game board 30 is provided with a large number of nails for appropriately dispersing and adjusting the falling direction of the game balls, and various members (acts) such as a windmill.

  The variable display device unit 35 displays a small symbol display device 41 that variably displays a normal symbol triggered by the passing of a game ball through the accessory gate 34, and a special symbol variably displayed as a trigger for winning a game ball at the big mouth 33. A large symbol display device 42 as a symbol display device is provided. The accessory symbol display device 41 includes a normal symbol display unit 43 and a holding lamp 44, and each time a game ball passes through the accessory gate 34, the display symbol (ordinary symbol) changes in the display unit 43. When the variable display stops at a predetermined symbol, the big mouth 33 is configured to be activated (opened) for a predetermined time. The number of times that the game ball passes through the accessory gate 34 is held up to a maximum of four times, and the number of times of holding is displayed on the hold lamp 44. The normal symbol variation display is performed by switching the lighting of a plurality of lamps on the display unit 43 as in the present embodiment, and a part of the large symbol display device 42 (liquid crystal display device) is used. May be performed. Similarly, the hold lamp 44 may be turned on by a part of the large symbol display device 42. Further, in the present embodiment, a small gate 34 is provided so that the probability that a game ball enters the big mouth 33 is made variable. You may comprise so that the entrance rate to the big mouth 33 may be made constant.

  The large symbol display device 42 is composed of a liquid crystal display device, and the display content is controlled by a display control device 45 described later. The large symbol display device 42 displays, for example, three symbol rows of left, middle and right. Each symbol row is composed of a plurality of symbols, and these symbols are scrolled vertically for each symbol row and are variably displayed on the large symbol display device 42. In the present embodiment, the large symbol display device 42 is constituted by a large liquid crystal display of 8 inch size, and the variable display device unit 35 is provided with a center frame 47 so as to surround the large symbol display device 42. Has been.

  The variable winning device 32 is normally in a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won or difficult to win, and when a specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the large symbol display device 42, a predetermined time (for example, (10 seconds) Operates so that the game ball is in an open state where it is easy to win. In addition, the variable winning device 32 includes a specific area winning portion (not shown) that can store one game ball in the central portion in the open state. Specifically, when a game ball wins in the big game mouth 33, the special game is based on the requirement that the symbols are variably displayed on the big game symbol display device 42, and the confirmed symbols after the stop are a combination of specific symbols set in advance. A condition occurs. When the special gaming state occurs, the variable winning device 32 is configured to be in a state where a game ball is likely to win a prize (a big hit state), that is, a predetermined open state. Specifically, the variable winning device 32 is opened until a predetermined time elapses, and a game ball is detected by a specific area switch 222 (described later in FIG. 9) disposed in the specific area winning portion during the open state. In the case of the game, a jackpot right that is an open game of the variable prize winning opening 39 is generated, and until a predetermined number of game balls enter the winning opening of the rotating body 38 that is rotationally driven at a predetermined speed. The variable large winning opening 39 is configured to be opened in accordance with the winning of the rotating body 38 into the winning opening. The variable prize winning opening 39 is opened each time a game ball is awarded to the prize winning opening of the rotating body 38 with a predetermined time or a predetermined number of winnings as one round. The jackpot game is configured to end when a predetermined number of game balls enter the winning opening of the rotating body 38.

  The number of times that the game ball has passed through the big mouth 33 is held up to a maximum of 4 times, and the number of times of holding is displayed on the hold lamp 46. The reserve lamps 46 are provided for the maximum number of reserves, and are arranged above the large symbol display device 42 in a well-balanced manner. Note that the hold lamp 46 may be deleted and turned on by a part of the large symbol display device 42.

  Further, the game board 30 is provided with a rail unit 50 for guiding the game ball launched from the game ball launching device to the upper part of the game board 30, and is fired as the game ball launching handle 18 is rotated. The game balls are guided to the game area through the rail unit 50. The rail unit 50 is formed of a resin molded product having a ring shape, and includes an inner rail portion 51 and an outer rail mounting portion 52 that are integrally formed in an inner and outer double. The inner rail portion 51 is formed in a substantially annular shape except for about ¼ of the upper portion, and the outer rail mounting portion 52 has a part (mainly the left side portion) facing the inner rail portion 51. Is formed. The inner rail portion 51 and the outer rail mounting portion 52 constitute a guide rail, and the inner rail portion 51 and the outer rail mounting portion 52 are guided by a ball (a left portion toward the left side) in parallel with a predetermined interval. A passage is formed. 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 of the inner rail portion 51 (the upper left portion in FIG. 4). This prevents a situation in which the game ball once guided from the ball guide passage between the inner rail portion 51 and the outer rail mounting portion 52 to the upper portion of the game board 30 returns to the ball guide passage again. Further, a return rubber 54 is attached to the outer rail attachment portion 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 attachment portion 52). . Therefore, the game ball fired at a predetermined momentum or more hits the return rubber 54, and the momentum is attenuated and rebounded. A sliding plate 55 as a long stainless steel metal strip is attached to the inner side surface of the outer rail mounting portion 52 in order to make the flight of the game ball smoother.

  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. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the top, bottom, left and right ends of the rail unit 50 are formed in a substantially straight line (flat) when 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 portion 51 and the outer rail mounting portion 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 portion 51 to the lower end portion of the rail unit 50, and the foul ball that does not reach the game area and flows backward in the ball guide passage is a foul ball passage 63 (see FIG. 3). It is to lead to. Note that the lower right corner and the lower left corner of the game board 30 are provided with adhering spaces K1, K2 for adhering seals and plates such as stamps and the like to secure the adhering spaces K1, K2. In addition, notches 58 and 59 are formed in the flange 56. As described above, the game board 30 itself is provided with the adhering spaces K1 and K2 such as a certificate, so that the game board 30 can be uniquely identified by the certificate by directly attaching the certificate to the game board 30. it can. That is, it is possible to easily find an unauthorized replacement of the game board.

  In conventional pachinko machines, the rail is driven directly into the game board. However, as described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the rail unit 50 is fastened to the game board 30 with screws or the like inserted through the flange 56. That is, in the present embodiment, the game board 30 is formed in the same size as a conventional pachinko machine, and the game area is formed larger than the conventional pachinko machine, so that the rail can be directly driven into the game board. Therefore, the rail unit 50 is integrally formed with resin together with the flange 56, and the flange 56 is screwed or the like to be fastened to the game board 30. According to the present embodiment employing such a configuration, the rail unit 50 can be easily detached from the game board 30 at the time of disposal, and therefore the rail unit 50 that is resin-molded can be easily recycled. In order to stably launch the game ball, the rail unit 50 on the game ball launch side is more firmly fixed than the other rail unit 50 with more screws. As the resin material constituting the rail unit 50, a fluorine-containing polycarbonate having a low frictional resistance is suitable.

  Next, the game area will be described. The game area is partitioned and formed in a substantially circular shape on the inner periphery 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 configured to be much larger than before. ing. In the present embodiment, the distance from the uppermost point of the outer rail mounting portion 52 to the lower part of the game board 30 is 445 mm (58 mm longer than the conventional product), and the inner rail portion 51 extends from the extreme left position of the outer rail mounting portion 52. The distance to the extreme right position is 435 mm (50 mm longer than the conventional product). The distance from the extreme left position of the inner rail portion 51 to the extreme right position of the inner rail portion 51 is 418 mm.

  In the present embodiment, the game area is a parallel part of the inner rail part 51 and the outer rail mounting part 52 in the area surrounded by the inner rail part 51 and the outer rail mounting part 52 when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. The area excluding the area of a certain guide rail. 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 mounting portion 52 but by the inner rail portion 51. Similarly, the right limit position toward the game area is specified by the inner rail portion 51. The lower limit position of the game area is specified by the lower end position of the game board 30. Further, the upper limit position of the game area is specified by the outer rail mounting portion 52. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the width of the gaming area (maximum width in the left-right direction) is 418 mm, and the height of the gaming area (maximum width in the vertical direction) is 445 mm.

  Here, the width of the game area is desirably 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 expanding the game area. 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. Further, 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.

  The accessory gates 34 located on both sides of the variable display device unit 35 have a guide mechanism that allows the game balls that have passed through the accessory gate 34 to be moved toward the center of the game area. As a result, even in a configuration in which the game area is expanded in the left-right direction, the game ball can be guided toward the big game mouth 33 and the variable winning device 32 in the center of the game area, and as a result, the game area is expanded. It is possible to suppress a decrease in interest due to difficulty in winning a game ball. Furthermore, since the game area is expanded in the left-right direction, a windmill, a small gate 34, a plurality of nails (guide nails for guiding the game ball to the center), and other accessories can be arranged. 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. Further, since the game area is also expanded in the vertical direction, various windmills, accessory gates 34, a plurality of nails, and other accessories can be arranged, and the behavior of the game balls in the vertical direction in the game area. Can be made even more interesting.

  Returning to FIG. In the resin base 20, a launch rail 61 for guiding a game ball immediately after being launched from the game ball launcher is attached below the window hole 21 (below the game board 30). 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). Accordingly, the game ball launched in accordance with the turning operation of the game ball launch handle 18 is first launched obliquely upward along the launch rail 61 and then guided to the game area through the ball guide path of the rail unit 50 as described above. Is done.

  In the case of this pachinko machine 10, it has already been described that the game area is greatly expanded as compared with the prior art, 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 the existing one (that is, the launch rail 61 is raised) to further launch. The length of the rail 61 is made longer than that of the existing one to ensure a sufficiently long ball guiding distance. Thereby, the game ball launched from the game ball launching device can be guided to the guide rail in a more stable state. In this case, in particular, the launch rail 61 is formed so as to extend from the launch position of the game ball launcher to a position beyond the center position (out port 36) of the game area.

  Further, a gap of a predetermined interval is formed between the firing rail 61 and the rail unit 50 (guide rail), and a foul ball passage 63 is formed below the gap. Therefore, if the game ball fired from the game ball launching device does not reach the return ball 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. 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 61 (the length on the extension line of the firing rail 61) is about 40 mm.

  When the foul balls flow backward in the guide rail, most of them flow along the outer rail mounting portion 52 and drop downward when reaching the lower end of the outer rail mounting portion 52. May be ramped in the guide rail and jump to the inner rail 51 side. 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. Therefore, it is possible to suppress interference between the foul ball and the next-launched game ball.

  Although detailed disclosure of the drawings is omitted, one game ball is supplied to the game ball launching device one by one from the ball outlet on the front frame set 14 side (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, a drop from the exit of the ball on the front frame set 14 side to the launch position becomes large. Since the guide members 65 and 66 are installed on the front side, the game ball supplied from the ball outlet 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 is provided with a ball striking ball, and the game ball is fired with the rotation of the ball striking center around the shaft portion. As this ball hitting rod is desired to be lighter, the ball hitting ball must be lightened by changing the material to a light metal such as aluminum or reducing the size of the shaft, while ensuring a sufficient launch force. A weight portion is provided in the head portion of the heel (the end portion opposite to the shaft portion). Thereby, sufficient and stable launch of the game ball can be realized. By providing the weight portion of the hitting ball projecting upward, the hitting ball can be easily picked or caught, and the hitting strength of the hitting tip can be easily adjusted.

  The discharge port 67 communicates with the upper plate 19, and the game ball is discharged (dispensed) to the upper plate 19 through the discharge port 67. An open / close shutter 68 is attached to the discharge port 67, and the shutter 68 is configured to close the discharge port 67 by an urging force of a spring or the like when the front frame set 14 is opened (the state in FIG. 3). ing. Further, when the front frame set 14 is closed, the shutter 68 is configured to be pushed open by a ball passage rod 69 (see FIG. 2) provided on the back surface of the front frame set 14. Therefore, in the 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 in the payout passage etc. spill out when the front frame set 14 is opened. Inconvenience can be prevented.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the resin base 20 is provided with a substantially rectangular small window 71 at the lower right portion of the window hole 21. Accordingly, a seal or the like stretched in the sticking space K1 at the lower right corner of the game board 30 can be viewed through the small window 71. Further, a sticker or the like can be pasted from the small window 71.

  Support metal fittings 81 and 82 are attached to the left end portion of the inner frame 12 in FIG. 3 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. 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. Accordingly, the front frame set 14 can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 12 by assembling the support brackets 151 and 152 on the front frame set 14 side to the support brackets 81 and 82 (see FIG. 3) on the inner frame 12 side. Can be installed. Further, since the support hole 83 of the support fitting 81 has a notch and the lower end portion of the support fitting 151 is formed thin as shown in FIG. 5, the support fitting 151 does not have to be completely removed from the support hole 83. The front frame set 14 can be easily detached from the inner frame 12 (the pachinko machine 10) by passing a thin portion of the support fitting 151 through the notch of the support hole 83.

  Next, the front frame set 14 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 5. FIG. 5 is a rear view of the front frame set 14. The front frame set 14 is formed with a substantially elliptical window 101 so that most of the game area can be visually recognized from the outside. 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. You may form the approximate center part of this window part 101 linearly. In the present embodiment, the distance between the upper end of the window portion 101 (the uppermost portion of the outer rail mounting portion 52 and the upper end of the game area) and the upper end of the front frame set 14 (the so-called upper and lower width of the upper frame portion) is 61 mm. It is significantly shorter than the prior art with 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 variable display device unit 35 can be disposed relatively upward. The distance from 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 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 apparent from comparison between FIGS. 1 and 3, not only the left end portion of the outer rail mounting portion 52 but also the left end portion of the inner rail portion 51 is not limited to the left side in the state where the front frame set 14 is closed. Covered by the part frame part. 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 mounting portion 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 portion 51) and the outside The distance in the left-right direction from the right end position of the frame 11 is 44 mm.

  In addition, the front frame set 14 is provided with light emitting means such as various lamps around it (for example, a corner portion). These light emitting means change the light emission mode by turning on or blinking according to the change of the game state at the time of big hit, predetermined reach or the like, and play a role of enhancing the effect effect during the game. 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 lighting unit 103 functions as a jackpot lamp, and lights and blinks at the time of jackpot to notify that the jackpot is being hit. Further, the upper plate 19 is also provided around the upper plate 19 with an upper plate illumination unit 104 incorporating a light emitting means such as an LED. 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.

  Further, a small window 107 to which a transparent resin is attached is provided so as to be able to visually recognize a part of the inner frame 12 surface, the game board 30 surface, and the like so as to be adjacent to the lower end portion of the annular illumination portion 102. The annular illumination part 102 is formed in a convex shape toward the front, whereas the small window 107 is formed flat. As described above, since the sticking spaces K1 and K2 for sticking seals and plates such as certificate papers are provided on the back of the small window 107, the contents of the stickers and the like attached thereto are displayed on the scanner. It is flattened so that it can be optically read by a reading device. In addition, by forming the small window 107 flat, a rental ball rail of a ball lending machine (not shown) disposed between the two pachinko machines 10 does not protrude from the pachinko machine 10 to the player side. Thus, a ball lending machine can be provided.

  A lending operation unit 120 is disposed below the window unit 101. The ball lending operation unit 120 is provided with a ball lending button 121, a return button 122, and a frequency display unit 123. When the lending operation unit 120 is operated in a state where a bill or a card is inserted into a card unit (ball lending unit) (not shown) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, a game ball according to the operation Is lent out. 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.

  As shown in FIG. 5, 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, reinforcing plates 131, 132, 133, and 134 are attached to the back side of the front frame set 14 and on the upper, lower, left, and right sides of the window portion 101, respectively. 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 FIG. . The resin parts 135 prevent the metal reinforcing plates 131 to 134 from being loop-connected in the front frame set 14. When the metal reinforcing plates 131 to 134 are connected in a loop, the electromagnetic noise accompanying the launching operation of the game ball loops around the front frame set 14 disposed on the front surface of the game board 30, and the game board 30 has an adverse effect on the pachinko machine 10 and causes a malfunction, but in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the resin parts 135 avoid the annular connection of the metal reinforcing plates 131 to 134. The adverse effect of such noise can be suppressed. In addition, the strength reduction by using the resin part 135 for a part of the metal reinforcing plates 131 to 134 is compensated by providing the resin part 135 with a rib or increasing the thickness of the resin part 135. .

  The right reinforcing plate 131 in FIG. 5 is provided with an engaging claw 131a having a hook shape at an intermediate position thereof. The engaging claw 131a is a hole in the inner frame 12 with the front frame set 14 closed. It is comprised so that it may engage with the part 12a (refer 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 can be 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 serves as a side wall of the launch rail 61 when the front frame set 14 is closed, and functions so that game balls do not spill 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, so that the front frame set 14 is closed, and the inner rail portion 51 and the outer rail mounting portion 52 are configured. A part of the guide rail is configured to be covered by 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 returns without reaching the return ball prevention member 53, the game ball spills out (jumps out) from the guide rail, and the outer rail mounting portion 52 There is a risk of being caught between the glass 137 and the like. 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 a circular arc shape corresponding to the shape of the guide rail, and a front frame set so as to cover a section from the base end portion of the guide rail to the vicinity of the tip end portion along the peripheral edge portion of the window portion 101. 14 is attached to the back side. In particular, the size and shape of the rail cover 140 on the inner diameter side substantially match those of the inner rail portion 51. 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, the 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 mounting portion 52 and the glass 137.

  Further, the rail cover 140 is formed with a ridge 142 extending in an arc shape along the inner edge thereof and projecting toward the front side in FIG. When the front frame set 14 is closed, the protrusion 142 is configured to overlap with the inner rail portion 51 substantially integrally with the protrusion 142 entering the guide rail. 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. The protrusion 142 may be formed in a wider range, for example, along the entire inner edge of the rail cover 140. According to such a configuration, it is difficult for a wire or the like to enter in a wider range, and it is possible to more surely prevent an illegal act performed using the wire or the like.

  Next, the configuration of the back surface of the pachinko machine 10 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. FIG. 6 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing the arrangement of the first control board unit 201, the second control board unit 202, and the back pack unit 203 on the back surface of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 9 shows the configuration of the inner frame 12 and the game board 30. FIG. 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.

  First, an overall outline of the rear configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. Various control boards are arranged on the back of the pachinko machine 10 (actually on the back of the inner frame 12 and the game board 30) so as to be arranged vertically and horizontally, or stacked one after another. A game ball supply device (payout mechanism) for supplying a ball, 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, as shown in the schematic view of FIG. 8, the units 201 to 203 are arranged and attached. 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.

  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 can be opened and closed around the axis A of the support shaft part M1. It has become. 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, on the side opposite to the support shaft portion, more specifically, the open end side), and at the upper end portion, a locking claw portion M3. The first control board unit 201 is fixed and held to the main body of the pachinko machine 10 by the fastening part M2 and the locking claw part M3.

  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 of 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 main body of the pachinko machine 10.

  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 at the left end portion thereof (that is, the side opposite to the support shaft portion, more specifically, the open end side), and the upper end portion and the lower end portion are respectively rotatable. The back pack unit 203 is fixedly held to the main body of the pachinko machine 10 by these fastening portions M7 and the locking portions M8, M9.

  The development directions of the units 201 to 203 are not the same, and the first control board unit 201 is left-opened when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, whereas the second control board unit 202 and the back pack unit 203 are It is configured to open on the right.

  On the other hand, FIG. 9 is a rear view showing a state in which 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, and can be switched between a fixed position (lock position) and a fixed release position (unlock position). FIG. 9 shows a state where the locking fixtures 211 and 212 are in the locked position. The locking fixtures 211 at the three left and right sides of the game board 30 are configured by L-shaped metal fittings formed by bending metal pieces, and are configured so as not to protrude outward from the inner frame 12 when the game board 30 is fixed. ing. The locking fixture 212 at one lower portion of the game board 30 is formed of a resin I-type fastener.

  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. 4) from behind is provided to protrude rearward, and at the rear end of the frame cover 213, A large-sized symbol display device 42 as a liquid crystal display device and a display control device 45 are detachably attached in a state where they are overlapped in the front-rear direction. In the frame cover 213, an LED control board for driving LEDs and the like built in the center frame 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, it corresponds to the game board opening of the general prize opening 31, the variable prize winning device 32, and the big prize opening 33 (each see FIG. 4), and is gathered at one place on the downstream side. A recovery passageway 216 is formed. Further, a discharge passage board 217 made of resin (for example, made of polycarbonate resin) is attached below the game board 30, and the discharge passage board 217 is used for guiding the discharge ball to the outside of the pachinko machine 10. A discharge passage 218 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 is formed. Through the pachinko machine 10. Similarly, the out port 36 (see FIG. 3) 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 the game board 30 is removed from the inner frame 12, there is no inconvenience that the discharge passage board 217 prevents the game board 30 from being removed.

  In addition, since the discharge passage board 217 is provided just behind the upper plate 19 on the front surface of the pachinko machine 10, a wire or the like is inserted from the ball discharge port (the ball passage rod 69 in FIG. 2) leading to the upper plate 19, Further, an illegal act of causing the 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. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10, a plate 219 that extends in front of the pachinko machine 10 so as to almost integrally overlap the inner frame 12 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 using a wire or the like.

  In addition, on the back surface of the game board 30, a winning detection mechanism and the like for detecting the passage of the game ball to various winning holes and the like are 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 is provided in the variable prize winning device 32. The specific area switch 222 is a switch that determines that a game ball that has won 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). In addition, an operation port switch 224 is provided at a position corresponding to the large port 33, and a gate switch 225 is provided at a position corresponding to the small gate 34. Further, a large winning opening opening switch 251 is provided at a position corresponding to the winning opening of the rotator 38, and a large winning opening count switch 252 is provided at a position corresponding to the variable large winning opening 39.

  The prize opening switch 221 and the gate switch 225 are connected to the board relay board 226 through electric wiring (not shown), and this board relay board 226 is further connected to a main board (main control device 261) described later. Further, the specific area switch 222, the special prize opening opening switch 251 and the special prize opening count switch 252 are connected to the special prize opening relay board 227, and this special prize 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 controller 261 without using a relay board.

  Although not shown in the drawings, the variable winning device 32 is provided with an open / close solenoid for opening the variable winning device 32 so that the specific area switch 222 can detect a game ball. A large-port solenoid for opening the large-port motor is provided. Further, the variable prize winning port 39 is also provided with a big prize opening solenoid for opening the electric prize winning body electric accessory. The rotating body 38 is provided with a stepping motor for rotating the rotating body 39 at a predetermined speed. In FIG. 9, a set handle 228 provided with a hitting ball basket and the like is disposed on the lower left side of the back surface of the pachinko machine 10, and a firing motor 229 is disposed on the right side thereof.

  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 for 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.

  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, a pair of upper and lower fastening holes (ny latch holes) 232 are provided in the lower right portion of the game board 30, and a locking claw piece 233 is provided in the upper left portion.

  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 shown in FIG. 12 is attached to the right end portion of the inner frame 12. As shown in FIG. 12, the support metal fitting 235 has a long plate-like metal fitting body 236, and is erected from the metal fitting body 236 so that the support hole 237 for the second control board unit 202 is provided at two lower positions. Are formed, and support hole portions 238 for the back pack unit 203 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 202, 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. In addition, as an attachment mechanism for the back pack unit 203, the inner frame 12 is provided with a pair of upper and lower fastening holes (ny latch holes) 240 at the left end of the game board installation area. However, the support bracket for the second control board unit 202 and the support bracket for the back pack unit 203 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 for distributing a game ball paid out from a payout mechanism described later to any of the upper plate 19, the lower plate 15, or the discharge passage 218 is provided at the lower right portion of the game board 30. A distribution unit 245 is provided. In other words, the opening 245 a of the game ball distributing 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. Also, a resin speaker box 246 is attached to the lower end portion of the inner frame 12 to surround the back of the speaker installed on the lower plate 15, and the sound quality in the low frequency range is improved by the speaker box 246. ing.

  Next, the first control board unit 201 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 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. FIG.

  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 long as the sealing unit 264 is configured to connect the box base and the box cover so that they cannot be unsealed, any configuration can be applied. Here, as shown in FIG. 14 and the like, five sealing members are connected. The box base and the box cover are connected so 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 sound lamp control device 262 includes a sound lamp control board including a CPU that controls sound and lamp display according to instructions from the main control device 261 or the display control device 45, and other ROM, RAM, various ports, and the like. The sound 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. .

  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.

  On one board mounting surface 252, the main control device 261 is arranged in the landscape orientation, and on the other board mounting surface 253, the audio lamp control device 262 (audio lamp control board) is oriented in the portrait orientation. Be placed. 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 in a state where the main controller 261 and the sound lamp controller 262 are mounted on the substrate mounting surfaces 252 and 253. Are arranged with a part of them stacked one after the other. 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 it is possible to cope with an increase in the size of the control board and to install each control device 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 controller 261 is arranged in a state where it floats as described above, inconveniences such as dropping off of the main controller 261 can be avoided. In addition, since the main control device 261 cannot be removed unless the fixture 267 is unlocked from the back side of the first control board unit 201 (board mounting surface 252), it is expected to have a deterrent effect against illegal acts such as board removal. it can. 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. In addition, 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. 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.

  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 on the front surface of the pachinko machine 10 and a card unit (not shown). The card unit connection board 314 takes a ball lending operation command from the player and outputs it to the payout control device 311. Is. Note that the card unit connection board 314 is not necessary in a cash machine in which game balls are rented directly from the ball lending device or the like to the upper plate without using a card unit.

  The payout control device 311, the firing control device 312, the power supply device 313, and the card unit connection substrate 314 are respectively configured to be accommodated in substrate boxes 315, 316, 317, and 318 made of a transparent resin material or the like. In particular, in the 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 358a, the payout motor 358a is rotated forward and reverse to eliminate the ball jam (return to the normal state). It is like that.

  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 pressing the RAM erase switch 323. To do.

  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 with reference to FIGS. The back pack unit 203 is an integration of a resin-molded back pack 351 and a game ball payout mechanism 352. FIG. 20 is a rear view of the back pack unit 203 as viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10. FIG. 21 shows an exploded perspective view thereof.

  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 from the pachinko machine 10 and has a horizontally long substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. The protective cover portion 354 has a shape in which the left and right side surfaces and the upper surface are closed and only the lower surface is opened, and has a size sufficient to surround at least the variable display 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 spherical passages and is gently inclined toward the downstream side is connected. A case rail 357 is connected. The payout device 358 is provided in 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 358a. 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.

  A vibrator 360 for attaching vibration to the tank rail 356 is attached to the tank rail 356. Therefore, if a ball clogging occurs near the tank rail 356, the ball clogging can be eliminated by driving the vibrator 360. Since this vibrator 360 is unitized, it can be easily attached to the tank rail 356.

  The structure of the tank rail 356 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. A portion 362 is provided. By this ball receiving portion 362, the game ball that has 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 when a large amount of game balls flow into the tank rail 356, the game balls are prevented from being caught, 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 FIG. 20 and FIG. The payout mechanism unit 352 is provided with a payout relay board 381 for relaying a payout command signal from the payout control device 311 to the payout device 358 and a power switch board 382 for taking in the main power from the outside. Yes. 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. The reason why the ny latch is not used for the fixing tool 242 and the locking hole 387 is that a tank 355 for storing game balls is provided on the left side of the locking hole 387 in FIG. is there. When the fixture 242 is fixed, 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.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. The main controller 261 is equipped with an MPU 501 as a one-chip microcomputer that is an arithmetic unit. The MPU 501 includes a ROM 502 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 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 certain RAM 503 and other various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are incorporated.

  The ROM 502 of the main control device 261 is a memory that stores control value necessary for control of the pachinko machine 10 and fixed value data such as tables, and causes the display control device 45 to execute various variable displays. A variation pattern designation command table (see FIG. 27) that stores variation pattern designation commands is also stored in the ROM 502. The contents of the variable display in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described later.

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

  The backup area 503a stores values such as a stack pointer, each register, I / O, and the like when the power is shut down (including when a power failure occurs, the same applies hereinafter) when the power is shut down due to a power failure or the like. When the power is turned on (including power-on due to power failure cancellation, the same applies hereinafter), the state of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before power-off based on the information in the backup area 503a. Writing to the backup area 503a is executed when the power is shut off by the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 40), and restoration of each value written to the backup area 503a is executed in the main process (see FIG. 33) when the power is turned on. . Note that the power failure signal SG1 from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the MPU 501 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, and the power failure signal SG1 is the MPU 501. Is input immediately, the NMI interrupt process as a power failure process is immediately executed.

  An input / output port 505 is connected to the MPU 501 of the main control device 261 via a bus line 504 including an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 505 is connected to a RAM erasing switch circuit 543, a payout control device 311, a display control device 45, and other switches not shown.

  The payout control device 311 controls payout of prize balls and rental balls by a payout motor 358a. The MPU 511 that is an arithmetic unit includes a ROM 512 that stores a control program executed by the MPU 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 power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut off, like the RAM 503 of the main control device 261. The RAM 513 is provided with a backup area 513a in addition to a memory and an area for temporarily storing various data.

  The backup area 513a is an area for storing the stack pointer, registers, I / O, and other values when the power is cut off when the power is cut off due to a power failure or the like. Based on the information in the backup area 513a, the state of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before the power is shut off. Writing to the backup area 513a is executed when the power is shut off by the NMI interrupt process, and restoration of each value written to the backup area 513a is executed in the main process when the power is turned on. As with the MPU 501 of the main controller 261, the power failure signal SG1 is also input to the NMI terminal of the MPU 511 from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. When input to the MPU 511, an NMI interrupt process as a power failure process is immediately executed.

  An input / output port 515 is connected to the MPU 511 of the payout control device 311 via a bus line 514 including an address bus and a data bus. A RAM erase switch circuit 543, a main control device 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, the player is touching the game ball launch handle 18, and a launch for stopping the launch. On condition that the stop switch is not operated, the launch motor 229 is driven, and the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the operation amount of the game ball launch handle 18.

  The display control device 45 controls the small symbol (ordinary symbol) variation display on the small symbol display device 41 and the large symbol symbol (special symbol) variation display on the large symbol display device 42. The display control device 45 includes an MPU 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 line. 530 and 531. The input side of the input port 527 is connected to the output side of the main controller 261, and the output side of the input port 527 is connected to the MPU 521, ROM 522, work RAM 523, and image controller 526, and output port via the bus line 530. 528 is connected. The accessory symbol display device 41 and the sound lamp control device 262 are connected to the output side of the output port 528. Further, an output port 529 is connected to the image controller 526 via a bus line 531, and a large symbol display device 42 is connected to the output side of the output port 529.

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

  The ROM 522 of the display control device 45 is a memory storing fixed value data such as a control program and a table necessary for controlling the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment. The ROM 522 stores the change pattern designation command received from the main control device 261. The ROM 522 also stores a variation pattern designation command table (see FIG. 27) that stores a variation display pattern executed by the large symbol display device 42 accordingly. The contents of the variable display in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described later.

  The video RAM 524 is a memory for storing display data displayed on the large symbol display device 42, and the display content of the large symbol display device 42 is 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 large symbol display device 42. The image controller 526 adjusts the timings of the MPU 521, the video RAM 524, and the output port 529 to intervene in reading and writing data, and reads display data stored in the video RAM 524 from the character ROM 525 at a predetermined timing. It is displayed on the display device 42.

  The power supply device 313 includes a power supply unit 541 for supplying power to each unit of the pachinko machine 10, a power failure monitoring circuit 542 for monitoring power interruption due to a power failure, and a RAM erase switch circuit 543 having a RAM erase switch 323. ing. The power supply unit 541 supplies necessary operating voltages to the main control device 261, the payout control device 311 and the like through a power supply path (not shown). As its outline, the power supply unit 541 takes in an AC voltage of 24 volts supplied from the outside, a voltage of 12 volts for driving various switches and motors, a voltage of 5 volts for logic, and a RAM backup A backup voltage or the like is generated, and the 12 volt voltage, the 5 volt voltage, and the backup voltage are supplied to the main controller 261, the payout controller 311, and the like. The firing control device 312 is supplied with an operating voltage (12 volts and 5 volts) via the payout control device 311.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 542 is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal SG1 to each NMI terminal of the MPU 501 of the main control device 261 and the MPU 511 of the payout control device 311 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 542 monitors the DC stable voltage of 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 541. When this voltage becomes less than 22 volts, it is determined that a power failure (power shutdown) occurs. The power failure signal SG1 is output to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. By the output of the power failure signal SG1, the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311 recognize the occurrence of the power failure and execute the NMI interrupt process. The power supply unit 541 outputs a voltage of 5 volts, which is the drive voltage of the control system, for a time sufficient to execute the NMI interrupt processing even after the DC stable voltage of 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts. Is maintained at a normal value. Therefore, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 can normally execute and complete the NMI interrupt processing.

  The RAM erase switch circuit 543 is a circuit that outputs a RAM erase signal SG2 for clearing backup data to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311 when the RAM erase switch 323 is pressed. When the RAM erase signal SG2 is input when the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311 clear the data in the respective backup areas 503a and 513a.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above will be described. In the present embodiment, the MPU 501 in the main control device 261 uses various counter information during the game to perform a jackpot lottery, a symbol display setting of the large symbol display device 42, and the like. 24, the jackpot random number counter C1 used for the jackpot lottery, the jackpot symbol counter C2 used for the selection of the jackpot symbol of the big game symbol display device 42, and the reach lottery when the big symbol symbol display device 42 changes and changes. Reach random number counter C3 used for the initial value setting, random number initial value counter CINI used for initial value setting of the jackpot random number counter C1, variation type counters CS1 and CS2 used for variation pattern selection of the large symbol display device 42, the left column, The left, middle, and right out symbol counters CL, CM, and CR used to set each out symbol in the middle and right columns It is set to be there. A small symbol random number counter C4 is used for the lottery of the small symbol display device 41.

  Among these, the counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS1, and CS2 are loop counters that each add 1 to the previous value and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value. Further, the out symbol counters CL, CM, CR are configured such that register values are added using the R register (refresh register) in the MPU 501, and as a result, the numerical values change randomly. Each counter is updated at short time intervals, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 503. The RAM 503 is provided with a holding ball storage area composed of one execution area and four holding areas (holding first to fourth areas), and in each of these areas, game balls to the big game mouth 33 are provided. The values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 are stored in accordance with the winning timing.

  For details of each counter, the jackpot random number counter C1 is configured so that, for example, 1 is sequentially added within a range of 0 to 676, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 676), it returns to 0. In particular, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is configured as a loop counter that is updated in the same range as the jackpot random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 676), and is updated once every timer interruption and within the remaining time of normal processing. Will be updated repeatedly. The big hit 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 big game mouth 33. The number of random number values that are jackpots is set at low probability and high probability, and the number of random numbers that are jackpots at low probability is 2, and the values are “337,673”. There are 10 random numbers that are big hits at high probability, and the values are “67, 131, 199, 269, 337, 401, 463, 523, 601, 661”. High probability means a state in which the combination of large symbols becomes a big hit by a predetermined combination of probability fluctuation symbols and the subsequent jackpot probability is increased as added value, so-called probable change, and normal (low probability) (Time) means a time when such a state of probability is not met.

  The jackpot symbol counter C2 determines a symbol when the fluctuation of the large symbol display device 42 is stopped in the case of a jackpot. In the present embodiment, the large symbol symbol display device 42 has five effective lines, and a specific symbol is selected. Since 10 types of (main symbols) are set, 50 counter values (0 to 49) are prepared. In other words, the jackpot symbol counter C2 is configured so that one by one is added in order within the range of 0 to 49, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 49), it 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 big game mouth 33.

  For example, the reach random number counter C3 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 238, for example, and reaches a maximum value (that is, 238) and then returns to 0. In the present embodiment, the reach random number counter C3 causes the last stop symbol to stop after the reach has occurred by shifting the last stop symbol by one before and after the reach symbol. Similarly, after the reach has occurred, the final stop symbol is the reach symbol. “Reach other than front / rear off” that stops other than before and after, and “completely out” that does not occur reach will be drawn. For example, the reach random number counter C3 = 0, 1 corresponds to the front / rear out of reach, the reach random number counter C3 = 2-21 corresponds to the reach other than the front / rear out, and the reach random number counter C3 = 22-238 corresponds to the complete out. Note that the reach lottery may be set individually according to the lottery probability state of the large 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 the present embodiment) and stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the big game mouth 33.

  Of the two variation type counters CS1 and CS2, one variation type counter CS1 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 198, for example, and reaches a maximum value (that is, 198) and then returns to 0. On the other hand, the other variation type counter CS2 is, for example, incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 240, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 240). In the following description, CS1 is also referred to as “first variation type counter”, and CS2 is also referred to as “second variation type counter”.

  The first variation type counter CS1 determines the reach type of large symbols such as so-called normal reach, super reach, and other rough symbol variation modes, and the second variation type counter CS2 determines the final stop symbol after the occurrence of the reach (this embodiment). Then, a more detailed symbol variation mode such as an elapsed time (in other words, the number of variation symbols) until the middle symbol is stopped 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. The buffer values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are acquired when the variation pattern is determined when the variation of the large symbol is started by the large symbol display device 42.

  The left, middle and right off symbol counters CL, CM, and CR are used to determine the left column large symbol symbol, middle column large symbol symbol, and right column large symbol symbol when the big hit lottery is off. Yes, in each column, any of the 20 large symbols including the main symbol and the sub symbol is displayed, so 20 counter values (0 to 19) are prepared for each. 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 numerical value of the R register built in the MPU 501. That is, when each outlier symbol counter CL, CM, CR is updated, the value of the lower 3 bits of the R register is added to the previous value, and when the addition result exceeds the maximum value, 20 is subtracted to determine the current value. The Each outlier symbol counter 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 start of the variation of the large symbol, the buffer value of any one of the front / rear reach symbol buffer, the reach symbol buffer other than front / rear out, and the completely out symbol buffer is acquired according to the value of the reach random number counter C3. .

  In addition, the magnitude | size and range of each counter are only examples, and can be changed arbitrarily. However, if importance is attached to irregularity, it is desirable that the jackpot random number counter C1, the reach random number counter C3, and the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are all different prime numbers and are not synchronized in any case.

  The accessory symbol random number counter C4 is configured, for example, as a loop counter that increments one by one within a range of 0 to 250 and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 250). The accessory symbol random number counter C4 is periodically updated (once every timer interruption in this embodiment), and is acquired when it is detected that the game ball has passed through the accessory gate (through gate) 34 on either the left or right side. Is done. The number of random number values to be won is 149, and the range is “5 to 153”.

  Here, with reference to FIG.26 and FIG.27, the display content of the big game symbol display apparatus 42 is demonstrated. FIG. 26 is an enlarged view schematically showing the large symbol display device 42, and FIG. 27 schematically shows each symbol row 42 a to 42 c used for variable display executed by the large symbol display device 42. FIG. The large symbol display device 42 displays three symbol rows 42a to 42c of left, middle, and right. Each of the symbol rows 42a to 42c includes, for example, a special symbol with numbers “1” to “5”, two numerical symbols with numbers “7”, and a face symbol with a true mouth as a motif. The main symbol and the sub symbol made up of, for example, a symbol with a crest as a motif, and the main symbol and the sub symbol are arranged at predetermined positions to constitute the symbol rows 42a to 42c, respectively.

  Referring to FIG. 27, in each of the symbol rows 42a to 42c, the main symbols and the sub symbols are arranged in different arrangements. More specifically, in the left symbol row 42a, in order from the top, the sub symbol, the first numerical symbol, the second numerical symbol, the first numerical symbol, the sub symbol, the sub symbol, the second numerical symbol, the number "1" Special design with the number "2", Special design with the number "2", Sub design, Special design with the number "1", Sub design, Sub design, Special design with the number "2", "3 ”Special symbol, sub-design, sub-design, special symbol with“ 4 ”, special symbol with“ 3 ”, special symbol with“ 4 ”, sub-graphic A total of 24 symbols are arranged in order, a special symbol with a number “5”, a sub-symbol, and a special symbol with a number “5”. In the middle symbol row 42b, in order from the top, the face symbol, the sub symbol, the sub symbol, the special symbol with the number “5”, the sub symbol, the sub symbol, the special symbol with the number “4”, the sub symbol Design, sub-design, special design with number “3”, sub-design, sub-design, special design with number “2”, sub-design, sub-design, special design with number “1”, A total of 24 symbols of sub-symbol, sub-symbol, second numerical symbol, sub-symbol, sub-symbol, first numerical symbol, sub-symbol, sub-symbol are arranged in order. Further, in the right symbol column 42c, in order from the top, the sub symbol, the sub symbol, the first numerical symbol, the special symbol with the number “5”, the sub symbol, the sub symbol, and the special symbol with the number “5” are added. , Sub-design, special design with the number “4”, sub-design, sub-design, special design with the number “4”, special design with the number “3”, sub-design, sub-design, Special design with the number “3”, Special design with the number “2”, Sub design, Sub design, Special design with the number “1”, Special design, Special with the number “2” A total of 28 symbols, a symbol, a special symbol with a number “1”, a second numerical symbol, a sub symbol, a sub symbol, a second numerical symbol, and a first numerical symbol, are arranged in order.

  The large symbol display device 42 displays large symbols in three stages of upper, middle, and lower for each of the symbol columns 42a to 42c. Accordingly, the large symbol display device 42 displays a total of nine large symbols in 3 rows × 3 columns. The large symbol display device 42 has five effective lines, that is, an upper line L1, a middle line L2, a lower line L3, a right rising line L4, and a left rising line L5. Then, the variable display stops in the order of the left symbol row 42a → the right symbol row 42c → the middle symbol row 42b. A jackpot moving image is displayed as a jackpot if it is aligned with a combination or a combination of the same main symbols including face symbols).

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, one face symbol that is one of the main symbols is provided only in the middle symbol row Z2. In the present embodiment, when the same main symbol combination is displayed in the variable display, the variable winning device 32 is opened until a predetermined time has elapsed, and the variable winning device 32 is disposed in the specific area winning unit during the opened state. When a game ball is detected by the specific area switch 222, a jackpot right that is an open game of the variable prize winning opening 39 is generated, and the game ball enters the winning opening of the rotating body 38 that is driven to rotate at a predetermined speed. Until the 16 balls are entered, the variable large prize opening 39 is opened in accordance with the winning of the rotary body 38 into the prize opening. Further, when the same main symbol combination is displayed stationary in the variation display, the gaming state after the variable prize winning opening 39 has been opened 16 times is changed to a probability variation state in which it is easy to make a big hit (that is, the probability variation Jackpot is generated).

  On the other hand, in the variable display, when a combination of the same main symbol in the left and right symbol columns 42a and 42c and the main symbol as the face symbol is displayed in the middle symbol column 42b, the variable winning device until a predetermined time elapses. When the game ball is detected by the specific area switch 222 provided in the specific area winning section during the open state, the jackpot right that is the open game of the variable prize winning opening 39 is generated. When one game ball enters the winning opening of the rotating body 38 that is rotationally driven at a predetermined speed, the variable big winning opening 39 is opened. In addition, when the jackpot combination including the face pattern is stopped and displayed in the variation display, the gaming state after the variable prize winning opening 39 has been opened once is changed to the normal gaming state which is a normal game (that is, Usually, a big jackpot is generated).

  Here, with reference to FIG. 25 and FIG. 28 to FIG. 34, the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display performed in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 25 is a variation pattern table showing a variation pattern of variation display executed by the large symbol display device 42. This variation pattern table is stored in the ROM 502 of the main controller 261 and the ROM 522 of the display controller 45. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when executing the variable display, the display control device 45 that transmits the variation pattern command from the main control device 261 to the display control device 45 and receives the variation pattern command receives the variation pattern command. Based on the changed pattern command, the change display is started and a series of change patterns from the start to the end of the change display are executed. The variation pattern command is composed of 2 bytes, and the command data of the first byte is “C0H” (see FIG. 25) indicating the normal mode of variation display or “C1H” (not shown) indicating the shortened mode. ), And a total of 232 types of variation patterns are prepared for each mode, 116 types each. Normally, when a game ball enters the big game mouth 33, a variation pattern command indicating the normal mode is selected, but there are two or more (or three) variation displays in standby. When a game ball enters the big game mouth 33 in a certain state, or when a game ball enters the big game mouth 33 in a probability fluctuation state, the variation pattern command to be transmitted to the display controller 45 next time is shortened. It is configured to change to a variation pattern command indicating a mode. By configuring in this way, it is possible to make it difficult to reach the upper limit value for the number of standby times for variable display, so that it is possible to execute variable display according to the number of game balls that have entered the big mouth 33.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, normal variation display is performed by vertically scrolling each symbol based on the arrangement of the symbol rows 42a to 42c in the left, center, and right display areas. Here, when all the vertical scrolls in each display area are stopped, if the same main symbols including the same symbol or the face symbol are aligned on the effective lines L1 to L5, the predetermined game value is obtained. It is configured to be a jackpot state to be granted. Therefore, when vertical scrolling of two of the three display areas is stopped, if two identical symbols are arranged on the effective lines L1 to L5, a display state suggesting a big hit, that is, a reach state is obtained. In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, as fluctuation patterns of the fluctuation display, loss fluctuation (normal fluctuation), normal reach, normal long reach that develops from normal reach, starry sky super reach that develops from normal long reach, and normal long There are fountain super reach that develops from reach and fountain super reach suddenly.

  Starry sky super reach, fountain reach and sudden fountain reach are classified as super reach with high probability of jackpot. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when a lottery result that gives a big hit is derived by lottery based on the entrance of a game ball into the big mouth 33, it is configured to easily select a super reach, When a lottery result that does not give a big hit is derived by a lottery based on a game ball entering the big mouth 33, it is configured so that it is easy to select a loss or normal reach. Further, the normal jackpot (that is, the jackpot including the face pattern) is configured not to occur in the super reach. By configuring in this way, for example, when super reach appears at the time of execution of variable display, it is possible to improve the expectation of occurrence of a probable jackpot having a higher game value than the normal jackpot. Can be realized.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 28, the chance eye which is also a characteristic part of the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described. The pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute a continuous effect. That is, for example, in a situation where a plurality of variable displays are on standby, if a big win occurs in the last variable display that is on standby, or before a variable display where a big hit may occur in some of the fluctuation display of losers It is configured to be able to execute an effect (for example, a reach display with a high degree of expectation) that can be expected to be a big hit in the waiting variation display. With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the gameability by improving the player's expectation over a long period of time over a plurality of variable displays. In addition, in this embodiment, it is suggested that the player has a big hit expectation when stopping at a specific symbol (that is, chance chance) in advance, and when performing a continuous performance, It is configured to improve the player's expectation by facilitating stopping the variable display at a specific symbol (chance).

  FIG. 28 is a diagram schematically showing seven representative chance eyes. First, the first chance will be described with reference to FIG. 28A. In the left symbol row 42a, the first numerical symbol is shown in the upper row, the second numerical symbol in the middle row, and the first numerical symbol in the lower row as a stop symbol. If displayed, it will be a chance. When the first chance eye appears in the left symbol row 42a, the stop symbol displayed in the middle / right symbol rows 42b and 42c may be any symbol, so “ANY” is displayed. . In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the large symbol display device 42 can display three symbols with respect to one symbol row. As in the first chance, any of the large symbol display devices 42 can be displayed. In each of the symbol columns 42a to 42c, each symbol column can be expected to have a big hit if a specific main symbol (for example, the first numerical symbol and the second numerical symbol) appears. New playability can be given in the change in each of 42a-42c.

  When the second chance is described with reference to FIG. 28 (b), the first numerical symbol, the second numerical symbol, or the special symbol with the number "2" on any of the lines L1 to L5. If any combination is displayed as a stop symbol, it becomes a chance. Like the first chance, if a specific symbol stops in all the displayable areas of any one of the symbol rows 42a to 42c, the first chance is placed on one of the lines L1 to L5. By making the second chance eye when the symbols that make up the chance eyes stop on a straight line, the first chance eyes and the second chance eyes can be related, and the player understands the game characteristics It can be made easy.

  The third chance will be described with reference to FIG. 28C. In the left symbol row 42a, the second numerical symbol is shown in the upper row, the special symbol with the number "1" in the middle row, and "2" in the lower row. A special symbol with a number is displayed, and in the right symbol column 42c, either the first numerical symbol, the second numerical symbol, or the special symbol with the number "2" is displayed at the upper or lower level. If displayed as a stop symbol, it will be a chance. When the third chance line appears in the middle symbol row 42b, the stop symbol displayed in the middle symbol row 42b may be any symbol, so “ANY” is displayed.

  The fourth chance will be described with reference to FIG. 28 (d). In the right symbol row 42 c, a special symbol with a number “2” in the upper row, a special symbol with a number “1” in the middle row, If the second numerical symbol is displayed as a stop symbol in the lower row, it becomes a chance. If the fourth chance appears in the right symbol row 42c, any symbol may be used as the stop symbol displayed in the left / middle symbol rows 42a and 42b, so “ANY” is displayed. . In the present embodiment, when the second chance shown in FIG. 28 (b) and the fourth chance shown in FIG. 28 (d) appear, 2 in the variable display of 1 Since 3 reach indications (so-called triple reach) can be made to appear while the chances are revealed, the player expects a big hit by 3 reach indications in the variable display and 2 chances As a result of the appearance, it is possible to simultaneously give a sense of expectation for a variable display to be executed later, so that gameability can be improved.

  When the fifth chance is described with reference to FIG. 28 (e), in the left symbol row 42a, a special symbol with a number “4” in the upper row, a special symbol with a number “3” in the middle row, A special symbol with a number “4” is displayed at the bottom, and a special symbol with a number “3” is displayed as a stop symbol at the top and bottom in the middle symbol column 42b. This is a chance. When the fifth chance appears in the left / middle symbol rows 42a and 42b, the stop symbol displayed in the right symbol row 42c may be any symbol, so “ANY” is displayed. .

  The sixth chance will be described with reference to FIG. 28 (f). In the left symbol row 42 a, a special symbol with a number “4” in the upper row, a special symbol with a number “3” in the middle row, A special symbol with a number “4” is displayed at the bottom, and a special symbol with a number “4” is displayed as a stop symbol at the top and bottom in the middle symbol column 42b. This is a chance. When the sixth chance eye appears in the left / middle symbol rows 42a and 42b, the stop symbol displayed in the right symbol row 42c may be any symbol, so “ANY” is displayed. .

  The seventh chance will be described with reference to FIG. 28 (g). In the left symbol row 42a, a special symbol with a number “5” in the upper row, a sub symbol in the middle row, and a number “5” in the lower row. A special symbol with the attached symbol is displayed, and in the middle symbol row 42b, a special symbol with a sub-symbol in the upper and lower rows and a number “5” in the middle row is displayed as a stop symbol. When the seventh chance eye appears in the left / middle symbol rows 42a and 42b, the stop symbol displayed in the right symbol row 42c may be any symbol, so “ANY” is displayed. .

  Conventionally, as a type of gaming machine, after a plurality of symbols (a type of identification information) are variably displayed on a reel at predetermined intervals, the variable is caused by a player's operation. 2. Description of the Related Art A slot machine or the like provided with a display device that stops display and displays stop symbols is known. In this type of gaming machine, when a specific jackpot symbol stops on the active line of the display device, a game advantageous to the player such as a big bonus game or a regular bonus game often occurs.

  In addition, the slot machine is provided with a stop symbol form called a reach eye, which is stopped and displayed only when a big bonus game or a regular bonus game is activated. When the stop symbol is displayed as a reach, the player can detect that the big bonus game or the regular bonus game is won internally. Various reach modes are prepared for the reach, for example, there are reach eyes configured by the stop mode of three reels, and there are reach eyes configured only by the stop mode of one reel. ing.

  However, in the slot machine, it is difficult to visually recognize the reel that is variably displayed, and the reel that is variably displayed is configured to stop synchronously or substantially synchronously due to the player's operation. . For this reason, for example, in a slot machine that constitutes the reach by only the stop mode of one reel, when the player operates with the aim of the stop mode, the timing at which the player gets interest is variably displayed at high speed. There is only a short period in which it is difficult for the player to recognize the reel until the reel is stopped in synchronization with the player's operation, and there is a problem that it is difficult to provide interest for a long period of time.

  Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the variation display of 1 is performed by varying the symbol rows 42a to 42c at a speed that is difficult for the player to visually recognize, and thereafter, the symbol rows 42a to 42c are sent to the player. It is configured so as to be stopped (stopped) by varying each at a visually recognizable speed. Furthermore, the variation pattern of each symbol row 42a-42c each fluctuate | varied with the speed | rate which can be visually recognized by a player is prepared in multiple types, for example, the variation pattern of 1 second, 1.1 second, and 1.2 second, When the symbol rows 42a to 42c fluctuate at a low speed, the symbols of the symbol rows 42a to 42c change by 1/3 (one frame) of the displayable area of the large symbol display device 42 in approximately 0.1 seconds. Is configured to do. Further, when a jackpot can occur in the waiting display, the chance display appears in the display that is executed prior to the display that can generate the jackpot. By configuring in this way, while each symbol row 42a to 42c is fluctuating at a speed that can be visually recognized by the player, whether or not to stop at the chance, that is, a big hit in the subsequent fluctuation display Since it is possible to give the gameability of whether or not to stop with a display result that is likely to occur, it is possible to give interest to the player for a long period of time.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 28A and FIG. 28D, by configuring the chance pattern by the stop mode of one symbol row, the symbol row fluctuates at a speed that is visible to the player. Since the player can be given the gameability of whether or not the change in the symbol sequence stops at the chance until it is stopped (stopped) from the current state, the change in one symbol sequence The playability of the display can be improved.

  Furthermore, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured to make it difficult to reveal chance chances in the stop mode of the change display that is executed when there is no change display in standby. In addition, when there is a fluctuation display during standby, and a lottery result of a jackpot lottery or a partial fluctuation display of the loss is derived in the fluctuation display during standby, it is easy to make the chance eyes appear. It is configured as follows. Specifically, when executing the variable display, it is confirmed whether or not there is a variable display that is on standby. If there is no variable display that is on standby, there is an opportunity to stop the variable display to be executed. Make selection difficult. On the other hand, if there is a waiting variation display, and if the lottery result or a lottery variation display result of the lost variation is derived in the waiting variation display, the variation display stop mode to be executed Make it easier to select the chance eye. As described above, when there is a variation display during standby, and when a lottery result of a jackpot lottery or a partial variation display of the loss is derived in the variation display during standby, chances are easily revealed. Thus, the chances of high expectation of jackpot in the variable display are revealed, and the interest in the variable display during standby can be improved. In addition, each time the variable display for each of the symbol columns 42a to 42c is stopped and displayed, it is possible to give a game of whether or not a chance eye has appeared, so one symbol column 42a to 42c The playability of the variable display can be improved.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 29, the surfing notification effect in the case where a chance eye appears in the variable display executed by the big game symbol display device 42 will be described. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when a chance appears in the variable display, a surfing notification effect is provided to suggest to the player that the chance appears in the previous variable display at the start of the next variable display. It is configured to be executed.

  The surfing notification effect will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 29 (a) to 29 (d). FIG. 29 (a) shows a state where one variable display is stopped. In this state, the variation of each symbol row is stopped, and in the left symbol row 42a, the first numerical symbol is displayed in the upper row, the second numerical symbol is displayed in the middle row, and the first numerical symbol is displayed as the stopped symbol in the lower row. In the middle symbol row 42b, the upper symbol is displayed as a sub symbol, the middle symbol is displayed as a stop symbol, and in the right symbol column 42c, the upper symbol is a special symbol with a number of “5”. A special symbol with a sub symbol in the middle and a number “4” in the lower is displayed as a stop symbol. That is, this is a state in which the first chance has appeared in FIG. 29 (b) and 29 (c), from the state of FIG. 29 (a), the next variation display that has been waiting is started, and the splash pattern and the girl character pattern are displayed on the upper side of the screen. It is displayed to the side, and shows a state in which the girl character design starts to slide from the left to the right on the splashing design. In this state, each of the symbol rows 42a to 42c is fluctuated at high speed, and is difficult for the player to visually recognize. FIG. 29 (d) shows a state in which the splash pattern and the girl character pattern disappear from the state of FIG. 29 (c), and the high-speed fluctuation continues in each of the symbol rows 42a to 42c.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when a chance appears in the variation display, the stop pattern of the previous variation display is the chance symbol at the start of the variation display to be executed next time. The surfing notification effect that suggests to the player that this is the case is executed. By constructing in this way, it is possible to indicate to players who have missed (unrecognized) the chance eyes that the chance eyes have appeared in the previous fluctuation display by looking at the surfing notification effect. Since the expectation of the jackpot can be amplified in the variable display during execution, the expectation for the jackpot can be maintained during a period in which a plurality of variable displays are executed, so that the gameability can be improved. it can.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 30, a step-up notice that is also a characteristic part of the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, at the start of the variable display, a notice display function that suggests the probability of jacking in the variable display is installed. The step-up notice is displayed using the background displayed normally, and the water stop notice that the water flowing out from each water bottle of the two goddess statues displayed in the background normally stops, Developed from the water stop notice, the 2 goddess statues turned to the front of the screen, the rainbow notice that developed from the turn notice and a rainbow between the 2 goddess images, and the rainbow notice There are five types of step-up notices: a fish notice that the school of fish swims in the pond displayed on the back of the statue of 2 and a golden notice that the statue of the 2 goddess evolves from the notice of the fish. It is prepared. The reliability of the jackpot is determined according to the step-up notice that appears, water stop notice from normal, water turn notice from water stop notice, rainbow notice from turn notice, fish notice from rainbow notice, golden notice from fish notice It has become a specification that can be expected to win a big hit.

  FIG. 30A shows the background of the change display of the state without the step-up notice in the normal state. In this state, water is flowing out from the water bottle of the goddess 2 in the background, and nothing appears in the pond behind it. In FIGS. 30A to 30F, each of the symbol rows 42a to 42c is fluctuated at high speed, and it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the symbol rows 42a to 42c.

  FIG. 30B shows a state in which a water stop notice is appearing. FIG. 30 (b) shows that the water flowing out from each water bottle of the background 2 goddess image from the state of FIG. It shows a stopped state. When this water stop notice appears, any reach display is easily displayed in the change display.

  FIG. 30 (c) shows a state in which a turning notice is appearing. FIG. 30 (c) shows the state of FIG. 30 (b), that is, the state where the two goddesses are facing each other from the state where the two goddesses are facing each other in the background. . When this notice of turning direction appears, any reach display appears in the change display. That is, the turning notice is displayed only in the variable display in which the reach display appears.

  FIG. 30D shows a state in which a rainbow notice appears. FIG. 30 (d) shows the state shown in FIG. 30 (c), that is, a state in which a rainbow is laid between the two goddesses in the background from the state in which the two goddesses are facing the front of the screen in the background. ing. When this rainbow notice appears, the change display is configured such that either a normal big hit or a normal big hit or a probable big hit or a super reach appears in the normal reach or the normal long reach. In other words, the rainbow notice is displayed only in a variable display in which either a normal jackpot or a probable bonus jackpot or any super reach appears.

  FIG. 30 (e) shows a state in which the fish school notice has appeared. FIG. 30 (e) shows the state of the pond displayed on the back side of the goddess image of the background 2 from the state of FIG. It shows the state swimming in a school of various shades of fish. When this fish school notice appears, either the normal jackpot or the probable jackpot is generated in the fluctuation display. In other words, the fish school notice is displayed only in a variable display in which a normal jackpot or a probable jackpot appears.

  FIG. 30F shows a state in which a golden notice is appearing. FIG. 30 (f) shows a state where the school of fish disappears from the state of FIG. 30 (e), that is, from the state where the school of fish swims in the pond displayed behind the statue of 2 in the background. Each of the two statues has been changed to golden. When this golden advance notice appears, the probability change jackpot is generated in the change display. That is, the golden advance notice appears only in the variable display in which a probable big hit occurs.

  With this configuration, the step-up notice is used, and the more the step-up notice is developed, the higher the player's expectation for the jackpot can be achieved. A player's sense of expectation can be given at the timing, and the game performance can be improved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the step-up notice is made to appear in the variation display, the chance is revealed in the variation display stop mode. Therefore, it is possible to suggest the number of appearances of chances to the player according to the stage of the step-up notice, and to execute the variable display a plurality of times by associating the effects of the notice symbol and the stop symbol of the variable display. Thus, it is possible to improve game playability in a plurality of variation displays.

  Furthermore, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured such that the more the number of consecutive appearances of chances, the more the contents of the effect of the step-up notice change. Specifically, for example, when there are four variation displays that are on standby, and a probability variation jackpot appears in the variation display that is waiting on the fourth, any chance is displayed on the first variation display that is waiting The change mode in which the stop state of the eye appears and the water stop notice shown in FIG. 30 (b) appears is executed, and the stop state of any chance appears in the second change display 30 (c) is executed and the change pattern in which the turning notice is shown is executed. In the third change display waiting, the stop mode of any chance is shown and FIG. 30 (d) is displayed. The change pattern in which the rainbow notice appears will be executed, and in the fourth change display that is waiting, the stop mode for any probability change jackpot will appear, and the fish notice or golden notice shown in FIG. Fluctuating putter Configured to run. As described above, by executing the variation display multiple times by associating the effects of the notice symbol in the continuous production and the stationary symbol of the variation display, it is possible to improve the gameability in the multiple variation display.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, if a start prize is generated at the big mouth 33 while a continuous presentation is being executed, a step-up notice effect is displayed on the variable display based on the start prize. Or, it is configured not to reveal an opportunity. By configuring in this way, it is possible to make it difficult to reveal continuous effects or chances of losing (so-called “gase”). If continuous production or chances of losing frequently occur in the variable display, the gameability with respect to the production of continuous productions or chances is reduced, and the player is aroused. Therefore, in the variable display based on the start prize during the continuous production, by making it difficult to show the continuous production or chance eyes, the game performance for the continuous production or chance eyes is maintained and the player is prevented from being awakened. can do.

  Next, each reach display will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 31 is a diagram schematically showing that normal reach or normal long reach is being executed. FIG. 31 (a) shows a state where one variation display is finished and stopped. In this state, in the left symbol row 42a, the special symbol with the number “2” in the upper row, the special symbol with the number “3” in the middle row, and the sub symbol in the lower row are displayed in a stationary state (or stopped display). Has been. Further, in the middle symbol row 42b, the sub symbol is displayed in the upper row, the special symbol having the number “1” attached in the middle portion, and the sub symbol in the lower row. Further, in the right symbol row 42c, a special symbol having a number “5” in the upper row, a sub symbol in the middle row, and a special symbol having a number “4” in the lower row are displayed in a stationary manner. Therefore, this variable display stop mode indicates that the display is a reach display that does not generate reach display or even chance chances.

  FIG. 31B shows a state in which the next variable display is started from the state of FIG. In this state, since the high-speed fluctuation is performed in each of the symbol rows 42a to 42c, it is difficult for the player to visually recognize.

  FIG. 31 (c) shows a state immediately before the change in the left symbol row 42a is stopped and the change in the right symbol row 42c is stopped and displayed from the state of FIG. 31 (b). In this state, in the left symbol row 42a, a sub symbol is displayed in the upper row, a special symbol having a number “2” in the middle row, and a special symbol having a number “3” in the lower row are displayed stationary. Also, in the right symbol row 42c, the sub symbol is displayed in the upper row, the special symbol having the number “2” in the middle row, and the special symbol having the number “1” in the lower row is immediately before the stationary display. When the change in the right symbol row 42c is stopped and displayed, the special symbol with the number “2” is arranged in the middle line L2 (see FIG. 26), indicating that reach display occurs. . In this state, in order to make it easier for the player to recognize that the reach display has occurred, a sound of “reach” is generated by voice from the speaker 24 or the like. The middle symbol row 42b is fluctuated at high speed, and is difficult for the player to visually recognize.

  FIG. 31 (d) shows a state in which the fluctuation of the right symbol row 42c is stopped from the state of FIG. 31 (c) and the fluctuation of the middle symbol row 42b is switched from high speed fluctuation to low speed fluctuation. . In this state, in the left symbol row 42a, a special symbol with a sub symbol in the upper row, a special symbol with a number “2” in the middle row, and a special symbol with a number “3” in the lower row are displayed in a stationary manner. In the column 42c, a sub symbol is displayed in the upper part, a special symbol having the number "2" in the middle part, and a special symbol having the number "1" in the lower part are stopped and displayed. In the middle symbol row 42b, a low-speed scroll display is executed. The upper symbol is a sub symbol on the upper side of the upper row, a special symbol with a number “2” between the upper and middle rows, and between the middle and lower rows. The sub symbol is scrolled and displayed at a low speed on the lower side of the sub symbol. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when normal reach or normal long reach occurs, in the scroll display of the middle symbol row 42b, the same symbols as the symbols forming the reach display in the left and right symbol rows 42a and 42c are displayed. When the display area of the middle symbol row 42b is scroll-displayed, the scroll display is executed at a low speed from the vicinity of two front and rear symbols (two frames). By executing the reach display in this way, the jackpot target symbol is displayed on the large symbol display device 42 for a long time, and the jackpot target symbol is changed slowly, compared to a pachinko machine that suddenly hits the jackpot from the time of high speed fluctuation. The game can be improved because the player can be suggested that he may stop still and the expectation for the jackpot can be continued for a long time. In addition, it is possible to reduce the time required for the variable display by performing the scroll display of the part where the jackpot does not occur, that is, the design different from the design forming the reach display at a high speed. By omitting it, it is possible to execute efficient variation display.

  In FIGS. 31 (d) to 31 (f), in the left symbol row 42a and the right symbol row 42c, symbols that do not form reach display, that is, the upper and lower stages of the left symbol row 42a and the right symbol row 42c. The symbols displayed in the upper and lower rows are displayed in a stationary manner in a slightly lighter display form than the normal display form. Thus, by making it difficult to recognize a symbol that cannot form a reach display, it is possible to easily recognize a symbol that forms a reach display. In the present embodiment, when the jackpot target symbol passes through the vicinity of the jackpot target line (the middle line L2 in FIG. 31D) in the middle symbol row 42b, reach display is performed in the left symbol row 42a and the right symbol row 42c. By changing the display mode of the symbol that forms the symbol and the jackpot target symbol that scrolls the middle symbol row 42b (for example, blinking display), the player can further emphasize the jackpot target line and the jackpot target symbol. Can be recognized.

  FIG. 31 (e) shows a state in which the change of the middle symbol row 42b starts the high-speed change again from the state of FIG. 31 (d) and develops from normal reach to normal long reach. In this state, in the left symbol row 42a, a special symbol with a sub symbol in the upper row, a special symbol with a number “2” in the middle row, and a special symbol with a number “3” in the lower row are displayed in a stationary manner. In the column 42c, a sub symbol is displayed in the upper part, a special symbol having the number "2" in the middle part, and a special symbol having the number "1" in the lower part are stopped and displayed. In normal reach, in the state of FIG. 31 (d), the fluctuation of the middle symbol row 42b is stopped and all symbols are stopped and displayed. In addition, the symbols displayed in the upper and lower rows of the left symbol row 42a and the upper and lower rows of the right symbol row 42c are stopped and displayed in a slightly lighter display form than the normal display form.

  FIG. 31 (f) shows a state where the fluctuation of the middle symbol row 42 b is switched from the high speed fluctuation to the low speed fluctuation as shown in FIG. 31 (d) from the state of FIG. 31 (e). In this state, in the left symbol row 42a, a special symbol with a sub symbol in the upper row, a special symbol with a number “2” in the middle row, and a special symbol with a number “3” in the lower row are displayed in a stationary manner. In the column 42c, a sub symbol is displayed in the upper part, a special symbol having the number "2" in the middle part, and a special symbol having the number "1" in the lower part are stopped and displayed. In the middle symbol row 42b, a low-speed scroll display is executed. The upper symbol is a sub symbol on the upper side of the upper row, a special symbol with a number “2” between the upper and middle rows, and between the middle and lower rows. The sub symbol is scrolled and displayed at a low speed on the lower side of the sub symbol. Note that the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is provided with a normal long special reach that repeatedly executes the effects of FIGS. 31 (e) and 31 (f) a plurality of times (for example, twice or three times). . In the present embodiment, in the normal long special reach, the larger the number of repeated executions, the more the lottery results are derived in order to indicate to the player that the lottery results have been derived. In this case, the normal long special reach that is frequently executed is easily selected.

  FIG. 31 (g) shows a state in which the change or stop display of each symbol row 42a to 42c is stopped from the state of FIG. 31 (d) or FIG. 31 (f), and the display result of the change display of the loss is shown. It is in a state of appearing. In this state, in the left symbol row 42a, the special symbol with the sub symbol at the top, the special symbol with the number “2” at the middle, and the special symbol with the number “3” at the bottom are stopped and displayed on the right symbol. In the column 42c, a special symbol with a sub-symbol in the upper row, a special symbol with a number “2” in the middle row, and a special symbol with a number “1” in the lower row are stopped, and the upper row in the middle symbol row 42b. The face symbol is stopped and the sub symbol is stopped and displayed in the middle and lower tiers. This state suggests to the player that a jackpot could not be generated.

  In FIG. 31 (h), the change or stop display of each symbol row 42a to 42c is stopped from the state of FIG. 31 (d) or FIG. 31 (f), and the display result of the normal jackpot change display Is appearing. In this state, in the left symbol row 42a, the special symbol with the sub symbol at the top, the special symbol with the number “2” at the middle, and the special symbol with the number “3” at the bottom are stopped and displayed on the right symbol. In the column 42c, a special symbol with a sub-symbol in the upper row, a special symbol with a number “2” in the middle row, and a special symbol with a number “1” in the lower row are stopped, and the upper row in the middle symbol row 42b. The sub symbol is displayed in the middle, the face symbol in the middle, and the sub symbol in the lower. This state suggests to the player that a normal jackpot has occurred on the middle line L2.

  In the present embodiment, although not shown, when a normal jackpot (a jackpot including a face symbol) occurs, a probability jackpot (a jackpot in which three identical symbols are arranged on the line) is generated from the normal jackpot. The re-drawing function is installed. Specifically, after the face symbol is temporarily stopped on the line forming the reach display, the portion corresponding to the mouth of the face symbol spreads and the same symbol as the symbol forming the reach display appears and disappears. Production is performed. If the symbol that forms the reach display comes out of the mouth of the face symbol, it is configured to give the player a probable jackpot, while the symbol that forms the reach indicator hides in the mouth of the facial symbol. In the case of being closed, it is usually configured to give a jackpot to the player. In addition, the normal jackpot (a jackpot including face design) is configured to occur only in normal reach or normal long reach, and is configured so that a normal jackpot does not occur if any of the super reach described below occurs. Has been.

  Next, the fluctuation pattern of the starry sky super reach will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 32 is a diagram schematically showing that the starry sky super reach is executed. Hoshizora Super Reach is a development that develops from Normal Long Reach through Normal Reach, and the background of the big picture display device 42 changes to the night sky, and the production that the girl character design asks for the constellation character design displayed in the night sky is executed Is done.

  FIG. 32A shows a state immediately before the change in the left symbol row 42a is stopped and displayed, and the change in the right symbol row 42c is stopped and displayed. In this state, in the left symbol row 42a, a sub symbol is displayed in the upper row, a special symbol having a number “2” in the middle row, and a special symbol having a number “3” in the lower row are displayed stationary. Also, in the right symbol row 42c, the sub symbol is displayed in the upper row, the special symbol having the number “2” in the middle row, and the special symbol having the number “1” in the lower row is immediately before the stationary display. When the change in the right symbol row 42c is stopped and displayed, the special symbol with the number “2” is arranged in the middle line L2 (see FIG. 26), indicating that reach display occurs. . In this state, in order to make it easier for the player to recognize that the reach display has occurred, a sound of “reach” is generated by voice from the speaker 24 or the like. Note that the sound indicating that the reach display has occurred is normally output as a “reach” sound for a girl's voice. When a sound is output, super reach is always generated in the fluctuation display. By suggesting that the player has reached a reach with a different sound than usual, it is possible to make the player feel uncomfortable while recognizing the occurrence of super reach and suggest that the jackpot is likely to be given. Moreover, the middle symbol row 42b is fluctuated at a high speed, and is difficult for the player to visually recognize.

  FIG. 32 (b) shows a state in which the fluctuation of the right symbol row 42c is stopped from the state of FIG. 32 (a) and the fluctuation of the middle symbol row 42b is switched from high speed fluctuation to low speed fluctuation. . In this state, in the left symbol row 42a, a special symbol with a sub symbol in the upper row, a special symbol with a number “2” in the middle row, and a special symbol with a number “3” in the lower row are displayed in a stationary manner. In the column 42c, a sub symbol is displayed in the upper part, a special symbol having the number "2" in the middle part, and a special symbol having the number "1" in the lower part are stopped and displayed. In the middle symbol row 42b, a low-speed scroll display is executed. The upper symbol is a sub symbol on the upper side of the upper row, a special symbol with a number “2” between the upper and middle rows, and between the middle and lower rows. The sub symbol is scrolled and displayed at a low speed on the lower side of the sub symbol. In FIGS. 32 (b) to 32 (d), in the left symbol row 42a and the right symbol row 42c, the symbols that do not form reach display, that is, the upper and lower stages of the left symbol row 42a and the right symbol row 42c. The symbols displayed in the upper and lower rows are displayed in a stationary manner in a slightly lighter display form than the normal display form.

  In FIG. 32 (c), the middle symbol row 42b starts high-speed fluctuation again from the state of FIG. 32 (b), and the background of the large symbol display device 42 changes to the night sky, and any constellation is displayed in the night sky. Furthermore, a state in which a girl character pattern appears from the right side of the screen is shown. In this state, it shows that it has developed from normal long reach to starry sky super reach. When the starry sky super-reach is developed, a voice corresponding to the constellation character picture displayed in the background as “~ zasan-san, please” is output in a girl's voice. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the constellation character pattern displayed on the background does not correspond to the sound output by the voice of the girl “~ san, please”, that is, the girl's voice. When the constellation requested by the voice and the constellation displayed in the background are different, the jackpot is determined in the change display. In this way, it can be suggested that jackpots occur at various timings, so that the gameability can be improved.

  In FIG. 32 (d), the middle symbol row 42b starts low-speed fluctuation from the state shown in FIG. 32 (c), and the low-speed fluctuating symbols rotate on the spiral one by one while the symbols scroll. Is shown. In this state, an effect is performed as if the girl character design closed the eyes and asked the constellation character design.

  FIG. 32E shows a state in which the change or stop display of each symbol row 42a to 42c is stopped from the state of FIG. 32D, and the display result of the change display of the loss is displayed. is there. In this state, in the left symbol row 42a, the special symbol with the sub symbol at the top, the special symbol with the number “2” at the middle, and the special symbol with the number “3” at the bottom are stopped and displayed on the right symbol. In the column 42c, a special symbol with a sub-symbol in the upper row, a special symbol with a number “2” in the middle row, and a special symbol with a number “1” in the lower row are stopped, and the upper row in the middle symbol row 42b. The special symbol with the number “2” is displayed in the middle, and the sub symbol is stopped and displayed in the middle and lower rows. In this state, it is suggested to the player that the jackpot could not be generated, and an effect is performed as if the girl character pattern is sad.

  FIG. 32 (f) shows a state in which the variation or stop display of each symbol row 42 a to 42 c is stopped from the state of FIG. 32 (d), and the display result of the jackpot variation display appears is there. In this state, in the left symbol row 42a, the special symbol with the sub symbol at the top, the special symbol with the number “2” at the middle, and the special symbol with the number “3” at the bottom are stopped and displayed on the right symbol. In the column 42c, a special symbol with a sub-symbol in the upper row, a special symbol with a number "2" in the middle row, and a special symbol with a number "1" in the lower row are stopped and displayed. Is displayed as a sub symbol, a special symbol with a number “2” in the middle, and a sub symbol are stopped and displayed in the lower portion. In this state, it is suggested to the player that the jackpot has occurred, and an effect is performed as if the girl character design is pleased.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 33, the fluctuation pattern of the fountain super reach will be described. FIG. 33 is a diagram schematically showing that the fountain super reach is executed. The fountain super reach is an effect that develops from the normal long reach through the normal reach. After the entire screen of the large symbol display device 42 is covered with the splash pattern, the splash pattern of the fountain appears as if it is a big hit symbol at the bottom of the screen. An effect is performed as if it is pushed up from the top. At the same time, when the fountain splash design is being performed as if the jackpot design is being pushed up, the girl character design that appears at the same time as the spray design moves to the lower right of the screen, and further, the girl character design An effect is performed as if the fountain splash pattern is encouraged.

  FIG. 33A shows a state immediately before a change in the left symbol row 42a is displayed in a stopped state and a change in the right symbol row 42c is displayed in a stopped state. In this state, in the left symbol row 42a, a sub symbol is displayed in the upper row, a special symbol having a number “2” in the middle row, and a special symbol having a number “3” in the lower row are displayed stationary. Also, in the right symbol row 42c, the sub symbol is displayed in the upper row, the special symbol having the number “2” in the middle row, and the special symbol having the number “1” in the lower row is immediately before the stationary display. When the change in the right symbol row 42c is stopped and displayed, the special symbol with the number “2” is arranged in the middle line L2 (see FIG. 26), indicating that reach display occurs. . The middle symbol row 42b is fluctuated at high speed, and is difficult for the player to visually recognize.

  FIG. 33 (b) shows a state in which the fluctuation of the right symbol row 42c is stopped from the state of FIG. 33 (a) and the fluctuation of the middle symbol row 42b is switched from high speed fluctuation to low speed fluctuation. . In this state, in the left symbol row 42a, a special symbol with a sub symbol in the upper row, a special symbol with a number “2” in the middle row, and a special symbol with a number “3” in the lower row are displayed in a stationary manner. In the column 42c, a sub symbol is displayed in the upper part, a special symbol having the number "2" in the middle part, and a special symbol having the number "1" in the lower part are stopped and displayed. In the middle symbol row 42b, a low-speed scroll display is executed. The upper symbol is a sub symbol on the upper side of the upper row, a special symbol with a number “2” between the upper and middle rows, and between the middle and lower rows. The sub symbol is scrolled and displayed at a low speed on the lower side of the sub symbol. In FIGS. 33 (b) to 33 (f), in the left symbol row 42a and the right symbol row 42c, symbols that do not form reach display, that is, the upper and lower stages of the left symbol row 42a and the right symbol row 42c. The symbols displayed in the upper and lower rows are displayed in a stationary manner in a slightly lighter display form than the normal display form.

  In FIG. 33 (c), from the state of FIG. 33 (b), a splash pattern appears from the lower side of the screen of the large symbol display device 42, and a girl character pattern appears along with the splash pattern, which develops into a fountain super reach. Shows the state. In FIG. 33D, from the state of FIG. 33C, the entire screen of the large symbol display device 42 is covered with the splash pattern, and the girl character pattern that appears together with the splash pattern stands at the lower right of the screen. Indicates the state.

  FIG. 33 (e) shows a state in which the splashing symbols are displayed only in the middle symbol row 42b from the state of FIG. 33 (d). In this state, in the left symbol row 42a, a special symbol with a sub symbol in the upper row, a special symbol with a number “2” in the middle row, and a special symbol with a number “3” in the lower row are displayed in a stationary manner. In the column 42c, a sub symbol is displayed in the upper part, a special symbol having the number "2" in the middle part, and a special symbol having the number "1" in the lower part are stopped and displayed. Further, in the middle symbol row 42b, the symbols are difficult to visually recognize due to the splashing symbols.

  In FIG. 33 (f), from the state of FIG. 33 (e), the splashing symbol of the middle symbol row 42 b once moves to the lower side of the screen, and an effect as if the jackpot target symbol is gradually pushed up is executed. Indicates the state. In this state, an effect is performed as if the girl character pattern displayed at the lower right of the screen promotes the momentum of the fountain splash pattern.

  FIG. 33 (g) shows a state in which the change or stop display of each symbol row 42a to 42c is stopped from the state of FIG. is there. In this state, in the left symbol row 42a, the special symbol with the sub symbol at the top, the special symbol with the number “2” at the middle, and the special symbol with the number “3” at the bottom are stopped and displayed on the right symbol. In the column 42c, a special symbol with a sub-symbol in the upper row, a special symbol with a number “2” in the middle row, and a special symbol with a number “1” in the lower row are stopped, and the upper row in the middle symbol row 42b. The special symbol with the number “2” is displayed in the middle, and the sub symbol is stopped and displayed in the middle and lower rows. In this state, it is suggested to the player that the jackpot could not be generated, and an effect is performed as if the girl character picture displayed in the lower right of the screen is crouched and sad.

  FIG. 33 (h) shows a state in which the change or stop display of each symbol row 42a to 42c is stopped from the state of FIG. is there. In this state, in the left symbol row 42a, the special symbol with the sub symbol at the top, the special symbol with the number “2” at the middle, and the special symbol with the number “3” at the bottom are stopped and displayed on the right symbol. In the column 42c, a special symbol with a sub-symbol in the upper row, a special symbol with a number "2" in the middle row, and a special symbol with a number "1" in the lower row are stopped and displayed. Is displayed as a sub symbol, a special symbol with a number “2” in the middle, and a sub symbol are stopped and displayed in the lower portion. In this state, it is suggested to the player that a jackpot has occurred, and an effect is performed as if the girl character design is happy.

  FIG. 34 is a diagram schematically showing that the fountain super reach is suddenly executed. Suddenly the fountain super reach is an effect that develops without going through normal reach and normal long reach, and the large symbol display device 42 is entirely sprayed while the variable display of each of the symbol rows 42a to 42c is being executed at high speed. The left and right symbol rows 42a and 42c are displayed in a stationary manner with a display result that forms a reach display. After that, the fountain splashes in the middle symbol row 42b are displayed as if the jackpot symbol is at the top of the screen. The effect is performed as if it was pushed up. The subsequent production is the same as the fountain super reach, and when the fountain splash design is performed as if pushing up the jackpot design, the girl character design that appeared at the same time as the splash design is at the bottom right of the screen In addition, an effect is performed as if the girl character pattern promotes the fountain splash pattern.

  A slip effect and a return effect are prepared for each super reach described in FIGS. The slip effect is an effect in which the jackpot target symbol once stopped before the jackpot target line in the scroll direction moves again and stops on the jackpot target line. In addition, the return effect is an effect in which the jackpot target symbol that has temporarily stopped beyond the jackpot target line in the scroll direction moves again and stops on the jackpot target line. Note that the normal reach and the normal long reach are configured so that no slip effect or return effect appears (occurs).

  Next, each control process executed by the MPU 501 in the main controller 261 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. The processing of the MPU 501 is roughly divided into a main processing that is started when the power is turned on, and a timer interrupt processing that is started periodically (in the present embodiment, at a cycle of 2 milliseconds (hereinafter referred to as “ms”)). And an NMI interrupt process activated by the input of the power failure signal SG1 to the NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal). For convenience of explanation, the timer interrupt process and the NMI interrupt process are described first, and then the main process is performed. explain.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. The timer interrupt process is executed by the MPU 501 of the main controller 261 every 2 ms, for example. In the timer interruption process, first, reading process of various winning switches is executed (S601). 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. Next, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated (S602). 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 this embodiment). Then, the update value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503.

  Further, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 are updated (S603). 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 the present 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. After that, a start winning process is performed in accordance with winning in the big mouth 33 (S604).

  This start winning process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, it is determined from the detection information of the operation port switch 224 whether or not the game ball has won a prize (start prize) at the big mouth 33 (S701). When it is determined that the game ball has won the big game mouth 33 (S701: Yes), it is determined whether or not the number N of active reserved balls of the big game symbol display device 42 is less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment). (S702). If there is a prize at the big mouth 33 and the number N of activated balls is less than 4 (S702: Yes), the number N of activated balls is incremented by 1 (S703), and the jackpot random number counter updated in step S603 Each value of C1, jackpot symbol counter C2 and reach random number counter C3 is stored in the first area among the reserved areas of the reserved ball storage area of RAM 503 (S704). On the other hand, if there is no winning at the big mouth 33 (S701: No), or even if there is a winning at the big mouth 33, if the operation holding ball number N <4 (S702: No), each of S703 and S704 The process is skipped and the start winning process is terminated. After the start winning process is completed, the MPU 501 once ends this timer interrupt process.

  When the game ball wins the big game mouth 33 (start winning prize), the big game symbol display device 42 starts to display the fluctuation of the big game symbol, but after the winning prize, the big game symbol changes and the symbol stops. There is a restriction that a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) must elapse before reaching. Therefore, in the start winning process, when a start winning is confirmed, a timer for measuring the elapsed time after the start winning is set after each counter value storing process (S704). Specifically, since the start winning process is executed at a cycle of 2 ms, for example, in order to measure an elapsed time of 5 seconds, a numerical value “2500” is set in the timer, and the timer value is incremented by 1 for each start winning process. Subtract. This timer value is stored and managed in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 together with the values of the respective counters C1 to C3. Then, when setting a variation pattern of a large symbol, which will be described later, the timer value is referred to, and a variation pattern is set according to the remaining time (so that the symbol variation is stopped after a predetermined time elapses).

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the NMI interrupt process. The NMI interrupt process is executed by the MPU 501 of the main controller 261 when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. By this NMI interruption process, 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, the power failure signal SG1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 to the NMI terminal of the MPU 501 in the main controller 261, and the MPU 501 interrupts the control being executed. NMI interrupt processing is started. The NMI interrupt processing program in FIG. 42 is stored in the ROM 502 of the main controller 261. For a predetermined time after the power failure signal SG1 is output, power is supplied from the power supply unit 541 so that the processing of the main controller 261 can be executed, and the NMI interrupt processing is executed within this predetermined time.

  In the NMI interrupt process, first, the used register is saved in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503 (S801), and the value of the stack pointer is stored in the backup area 503a (S802). Further, the occurrence information of the power shutdown is set in the backup area 503a (S803), and a power shutdown notification command indicating that the power is shut off is transmitted to another control device (S804). A RAM determination value is calculated and stored in the backup area 503a (S805). The RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of the RAM 503. After that, access to the RAM 503 is prohibited (S806), and the infinite loop is continued until the power supply is completely shut down and processing cannot be executed.

  The above NMI interrupt process is executed in the same manner in the payout control apparatus 311. With this NMI interrupt process, the state of the payout control apparatus 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. Is done. Similarly, power is supplied from the power supply unit 541 so that the processing of the payout control device 311 can be executed for a predetermined time after the power failure signal SG1 is output. That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal SG1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 to the NMI terminal of the MPU 511 in the payout control device 311, and the MPU 511 interrupts the control being executed. 42 starts the NMI interrupt process of FIG. The contents are the same as described above, except that the power-off notification command is not transmitted in step S804.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the MPU 501 in the main controller 261. This main process is started by a reset at power-on. In the main process, first, an initial setting process associated with power-on is executed (S101). Specifically, in order to set a predetermined value in the stack pointer and wait for the sub-side control devices (audio lamp control device 262, payout control device 311, etc.) to become operable, Wait processing (for example, about 1 second) is executed. After a payout permission command is transmitted to the payout control device 311 (S102), access to the RAM 503 is permitted (S103).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 323 provided in the power supply device 313 is turned on (S104). If it is turned on (S104: Yes), the process is performed to clear (erase) the backup data. The process proceeds to S114. On the other hand, if the RAM erasure switch 323 is not turned on (S104: No), it is further determined whether or not the information on occurrence of power interruption is stored in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503 (S105). (S105: No), since backup data is not stored, in this case as well, the process proceeds to S114. If the power-off occurrence information is stored in the backup area 503a (S105: Yes), the RAM determination value is calculated (S106), and the calculated RAM determination value is not normal (S107: No), that is, calculated. If the RAM determination value does not match the RAM determination value stored when the power is shut off, the backed up data has been destroyed. In such a case as well, the process proceeds to S114. As described above, the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of the RAM 503. Instead of the RAM determination value, the validity of the backup may be determined based on whether or not the keyword written in a predetermined area of the RAM 503 is correctly stored.

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

  On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 323 is not turned on (S104: No), the occurrence information of the power shutdown is stored (S105: Yes), and if the RAM judgment value (checksum value etc.) is normal ( (S107: Yes), the process proceeds to S108, and the process at the time of power recovery (process at the time of power-off recovery) is executed. That is, in the power recovery process, the stack pointer at the time of power interruption is restored (S108), and the information on occurrence of power interruption is cleared (S109). Next, a power-return command for returning the sub-side control device to the gaming state at the time of power-off is transmitted (S110), and the used register is returned from the backup area 503a of the RAM 503 (S111). Further, it is confirmed whether or not the interrupt is permitted before the power is turned off (S112). If the interrupt is permitted (S112: Yes), the interrupt is permitted (S113), while the interrupt is prohibited when the power is turned off. If it is in the state (S112: No), the processing is returned to the address before the power is shut off while the interruption is prohibited.

  Next, 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, each process of S201 to S207 is executed as a periodic process with a period of 4 ms, and the counter update process of S209 and S210 is executed in the remaining time.

  In the normal processing, first, output data such as a command updated in the previous processing is transmitted to each control device on the sub side (S201). 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, a stop symbol command, a variation pattern command, a confirmation command, and the like are transmitted to the display control device 45 when the large symbol symbol display device 42 displays the variation of the large symbol symbol. In addition, after the start of large symbol variation, one each time in the normal processing in the order of variation pattern command → stop symbol command of the left symbol sequence → stop symbol command of the middle symbol sequence → stop symbol command of the right symbol sequence (i.e. A command is transmitted (one every 4 ms), and a confirmation command is transmitted at the end of the fluctuation time.

  Next, each value of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 is updated (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. Further, the off symbol counters CL, CM, and CR of the left symbol row, the middle symbol row, and the right symbol row are updated by the off symbol counter updating process (S203).

  Here, with reference to FIG. 37, the off symbol counter update process will be described. First, it is determined whether or not it is time to update the left symbol row out symbol counter CL (S301). If it is the update time (S301: Yes), the out symbol symbol CL out of the left symbol row is updated (S303). Next, if it is not the update time of the left symbol row (S301: No), it is determined whether or not it is the update time of the out-of-middle symbol row symbol counter CM (S302), and if it is the update time (S302: Yes), The out symbol counter CM of the middle symbol row is updated (S304). Furthermore, if it is not the update time of the middle symbol row (S302: No), it is the update timing of the right symbol row, so the outlier symbol counter CR of the right symbol row is updated (S305).

  In updating outlier symbol counters CL, CM, and CR in each of the processes of S303 to S305, the value of the lower 3 bits of the R register is added to the previous counter value, and 20 is added when the addition result exceeds the maximum value. Subtraction is performed, and the result of the calculation is taken as the current value of the symbol counter CL, CM, CR. According to the update process of CL, CM, CR, the outlier counters CL, CM, CR of the left symbol row, the middle symbol row, and the right symbol row are sequentially updated one by one in one normal process. The update time of each counter value does not overlap. Thus, every time the normal process is executed three times, the set symbol counters CL, CM, and CR are updated for one set.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the combination of the updated off symbol counters CL, CM, and CR is a jackpot symbol combination (S306). If the symbol combination is a jackpot symbol combination (S306: Yes), this process is performed as it is. finish. If it is not a jackpot symbol combination (S306: No), it is determined whether or not it is a reach symbol combination (S307). If it is a reach symbol combination (S307: Yes), then it is a back-and-forth outreach. It is determined whether or not there is (S308). If it is a combination of front and rear detach reach (S308: Yes), the combination of the detachment symbol counters CL, CM and CR at that time is stored in the front and rear detach reach symbol buffer of the RAM 503 (S309). If the out symbol counters CL, CM, CR are a combination of reach other than front / back off (S308: No), 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 (S310). ). If the combination of the out symbol counters CL, CM, CR is not a combination of the jackpot symbol (S306: No) and not the combination of the reach symbol (S307: No), the combination of the out symbol counters CL, CM, CR is out of symbol. In such a case, the combination of the off symbol counters CL, CM, and CR is stored in the complete off symbol buffer of the RAM 503 (S311).

  After completion of the outlier symbol counter CL, CM, CR update process (S203), the process returns to the normal process of FIG. A special symbol variation process for performing variation display of a large symbol by the symbol display device 42 is executed (S205). With this special symbol variation processing, jackpot determination, setting of variation patterns of large symbols, and the like are performed. Details of the special symbol variation process will be described later.

  After completion of the special symbol variation process, the variable winning device 32 is opened when the same symbol is stopped and displayed on the large symbol display device 42, or when the rotating body 38 enters the winning port. The release game process for performing the release process 39 is executed (S206). That is, when the variable winning device 32 is opened for a predetermined time in accordance with the display result of the large-size symbol variation display, and a game ball is detected by the specific area switch 222 disposed in the specific area winning portion during the open state. Until the jackpot right that is the open game of the variable prize winning opening 39 is generated and a predetermined number of game balls enter the winning opening of the rotating body 38 rotated at a predetermined speed, the rotating body 38 The variable large winning opening 39 is configured to be opened in accordance with the winning of the winning opening. The variable prize winning opening 39 is repeatedly executed every time a game ball wins a prize winning opening of the rotator 38 with a predetermined time or a predetermined number of winnings as one round. The jackpot game is configured to end when a predetermined number of game balls enter the winning opening of the rotating body 38.

  Next, display control of a small symbol (for example, a normal symbol of “◯” or “x”) by the small symbol display device 41 is executed (S207). Briefly, on the condition that the game ball has passed through the accessory gate (through gate) 34, the value of the accessory symbol random number counter C4 is acquired and the accessory is displayed on the display unit 43 of the accessory symbol display device 41. Symbol variation display is performed. Then, when the small symbol lottery is carried out based on the value of the small symbol random number counter C4 and the small symbol symbol is hit, the electric accessory associated with the big mouth 33 is released for a predetermined time. Although not described here, the small symbol random number counter C4 is also updated by the timer interruption process shown in FIG. 40 in the same manner as the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit symbol counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the execution timing of the next normal process has been reached, that is, whether or not a predetermined time (4 ms in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the previous normal process (S208). If (S208: Yes), the process proceeds to S201, and the processes after S201 described above are repeatedly executed. When the accessory gate 34 is not provided, the accessory symbol control process is not executed, and the process proceeds to S208 after the process of S206.

  On the other hand, if the predetermined time has not yet elapsed since the start of the previous normal process (S208: No), the random number initial is within the remaining time until the predetermined time is reached, that is, until the next normal process is executed. The value counter CINI and the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are repeatedly updated (S209, S210). First, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated (S209). 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 this embodiment). Then, the update value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503. Next, the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 are updated (S210). 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 S201-S207 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the next normal process execution timing is not constant and varies. Therefore, it is possible to update the random number initial value counter CINI (that is, the initial value of the big hit random number counter C1) at random by repeatedly executing the update of the random number initial value counter CINI using the remaining time. The variation type counters CS1 and CS2 can also be updated at random.

  Next, the special symbol variation process (S205) will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. In the special symbol variation process, first, it is determined whether or not a big hit is currently being made (S401). The jackpot includes the jackpot game displayed on the big symbol display device 42 in the jackpot and the middle of a predetermined time after the jackpot game ends. As a result of the determination, if it is a big hit (S401: Yes), this processing is terminated as it is.

  If it is not during the big hit (S401: No), it is determined whether or not the large symbol display is being displayed by the large symbol display device 42 (S402). It is determined whether or not the number N of actuated balls on the large symbol display device 42 is greater than 0 (S403). If the number N of active balls is 0 (S403: No), this process is terminated as it is. If the number of the operation holding balls N> 0 (S403: Yes), the operation holding ball number N is decremented by 1 (S404), and the data stored in the holding ball storage area is shifted (S405). This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the reserved first to fourth areas of the reserved ball storage area to the execution area side. The reserved first area → the execution area, the reserved second area → The data in each area is shifted such as the first hold area, the third hold area → the second hold area, the fourth hold area → the third hold area. After the data shift process, a large symbol variation start process is executed (S406). The variation start process will be described later.

  In the process of S402, when the large symbol design is being displayed (S402: Yes), it is determined whether or not the variation time has elapsed (S407). The variation time of the large symbol is determined according to the variation pattern of the large symbol, and the execution of the process of S408 is skipped until the variation time elapses (S407: No). On the other hand, if the fluctuation time of the big symbol elapses (S407: Yes), the confirmation command set for confirming the stop symbol is set (S408), and this process is terminated.

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

  When it is determined that it is a big hit (S501: Yes), a table corresponding to the value of the big hit symbol counter C2 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area, that is, a table not showing the big hit symbol (big hit symbol counter C2 (A table representing the correspondence between the value of the symbol and the symbol), and the symbol is set as a stop symbol command (S502). 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. Of these jackpot symbols, if they are arranged with a predetermined specific symbol (probability variation symbol), they will shift to the probability variation state, but if they are arranged with a predetermined symbol (non-probability variation symbol), the probability variation will occur. Does not transition to the state.

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

  If it is determined in step S501 that the game is not a big hit (S501: No), it is determined 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 ( S504), when reach occurs (S504: Yes), when reach occurs (S504: Yes), left, middle, and right out symbol counters CL and CM stored in the front and rear outreach symbol buffer of the RAM 503 , CR are set as stop symbol commands (S505). Also, a variation pattern for reach display is determined, and the variation pattern is set as a variation pattern command (S506). At this time, similarly to the processing of S503, the values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 503 are checked, and the reach such as normal reach, super reach, etc. is determined based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1. The type and other rough symbol variation modes are determined, and an elapsed time until the final stop symbol (in this embodiment, the middle symbol) stops after occurrence of reach based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2 (in other words, A more detailed symbol variation mode such as the number of variation symbols) is determined.

  If neither big hit nor reach (S501: No, S504: No), the left, middle, and right out symbol counters CL, CM, and CR stored in the complete out symbol buffer of the RAM 503 are stopped. The symbol command is set (S507). Also, a variation pattern for complete out-of-range display is determined, and the variation pattern is set as a variation pattern command (S508). 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 the processing of S503. As described above, when the setting of the symbol stop command and the variation pattern command is completed at the time of jackpot, at the time of reach occurrence, or at the time of no reach occurrence, this processing is terminated.

  Next, a command reception process performed by the display control device 45 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing command reception processing of the display control device 45. This command receiving process is an interrupt process executed when the display control device 45 receives a command from the main control device 261, and is associated with the command transmitted from the main control device 261 in advance by this processing. Processing is performed by the display control device 45.

  In the command reception process, first, the received command is confirmed (S841). If the command is a variation pattern command (S841: variation pattern command), the variation pattern command is stored in the effect execution area of the RAM 523 of the display control device 45. Writing (S842), a lamp command is transmitted to the audio lamp control device 262 (S843), and the large symbol display device 42 executes variation display based on the variation pattern command written in the effect execution area (S844). The command reception process ends.

  If the command received in the process of S841 is a stop symbol command (S841: stop symbol command), the data of the stop symbol is written in the effect execution area (S845), and this command reception process is terminated. If the received command is a confirmed command (S841: confirmed command), the variable display executed by the large symbol display device 42 is confirmed and stopped (S846), and the command receiving process is terminated. Further, if the command received in the process of S841 is not any of the variation pattern command, the stop symbol command, and the confirmed command (S841: other command), each process according to the received command is executed (S847), This command reception process is terminated.

  Next, payout control executed by the MPU 511 in the payout control apparatus 311 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing a main process of the payout control apparatus 311. This main process is started by a reset at power-on.

  First, initial setting processing accompanying power-on is executed (S901). Specifically, a predetermined value determined in advance is set in the stack pointer, and an interrupt mode is set. Next, it waits for reception of the payout permission command transmitted from the main controller 261 (S902: No). When a payout permission command is received (S902: Yes), RAM access is permitted (S903), and an external interrupt vector is set (S904).

  Thereafter, a data backup process is executed for the RAM 513 in the MPU 511. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 323 provided in the power supply device 313 is pressed (S905). If it is turned on (S905: Yes), the backup data is cleared (erased). The process proceeds to S915. On the other hand, if the RAM erasure switch 323 is not turned on (S905: No), it is further determined whether or not the information on occurrence of power interruption is stored in the backup area 513a of the RAM 513 (S906). S906: No), since the backup data is not stored, in this case as well, the process proceeds to S915. If the occurrence information of the power shutdown is stored in the backup area 513a (S906: Yes), the RAM judgment value is calculated (S907), and the calculated RAM judgment value is not normal (S908: No), that is, calculated. If the RAM determination value does not match the RAM determination value stored when the power is shut off, the backed up data has been destroyed. In such a case as well, the process proceeds to S915. As described above, the RAM determination value is a checksum value at a work area address of the RAM 513, for example. Instead of the RAM determination value, the validity of the backup may be determined based on whether or not the keyword written in a predetermined area of the RAM 513 is correctly stored.

  In the RAM initialization process from S915, the used area of the RAM 513 is cleared to 0 (S915), and the initial value of the RAM 513 is set (S916). Thereafter, the MPU 511 peripheral device is initialized (S917), interrupt is permitted (S918), and the process proceeds to a payout control process to be described later.

  On the other hand, if the RAM erasure switch 323 has not been pressed (S905: No), the occurrence information of the power shutdown has been set (S906: Yes), and the RAM judgment value (checksum value etc.) is normal ( S908: Yes), processing at power recovery (processing at power-off restoration) is executed. That is, the stack pointer at the time of power shutdown is restored (S909), and the information on occurrence of power shutdown is cleared (S910). The MPU 511 peripheral device is initialized (S911), and the used register is restored from the backup area 513a of the RAM 513 (S912). Further, it is confirmed whether or not the interrupt is permitted before the power is turned off (S913). If the interrupt is permitted (S913: Yes), the interrupt is permitted (S914), while the interrupt is prohibited when the power is turned off. If it is in a state (S913: No), the processing is returned to the address before the power is shut off while the interruption is prohibited.

  Next, payout control processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This payout control process is executed following the main process of the payout control device 311. In the payout control process, first, a command from the main control device 261 is acquired, and the total number of winning balls is stored (S1001). The launch permission is set for the launch control device 312 (S1002), and when the state return switch 321 is checked, if it is determined that the state return operation is started, the state return operation is executed (S1003).

  Thereafter, the setting of the lower pan full tank state or the lower pan full tank release state is executed according to the change in the state of the lower pan 15 (S1004). That is, when the lower plate 15 is full based on the detection signal of the lower plate full switch, when the lower plate is full, the setting of the lower plate full state is executed. , Set the lower pan full release state. Also, the setting of the tank ball absence state or the tank ball absence release state is executed according to the change of the tank ball state (S1005). In other words, the tank ball no switch state is determined based on the detection signal of the tank ball no switch, and when there is no tank ball, the setting of the tank ball no state is executed. Perform configuration. Thereafter, the presence / absence of a notification state is determined, and when there is a notification state, notification is made by a 7-segment LED provided in the payout control device 311 (S1006).

  Next, a prize ball payout process is executed by each process of S1007 to S1009. That is, if the prize ball is not paid out and the total number of prize balls stored in S1001 is not 0 (S1007: No, S1008: No), the prize ball control process shown in FIG. 46 is started (S1009). . On the other hand, if the prize ball cannot be paid out (S1007: Yes) or if the total number of prize balls is 0 (S1008: Yes), the process proceeds to the lending and payout process. The prize ball control process will be described later.

  In the rental ball payout processing of S1010 to S1012, if the ball payout is not possible and the ball payout request from the card unit has been received (S1010: No, S1011: Yes), the ball rental shown in FIG. Control processing is started. On the other hand, if the rental ball cannot be dispensed (S1010: Yes) or if a rental ball dispensing request has not been received (S1011: No), the subsequent ball removal process is executed (S1013). The ball rental control process will be described later.

  In the ball removal process (S1013), the state return switch 321 is checked to execute the ball removal process by driving the payout motor 358a on the condition that the ball removal is not disabled and the ball removal operation is not started. Subsequently, the control of the vibrator 360 (vibration motor control) is executed on the condition that the ball is clogged (S1014). Thereafter, the process returns to the top of the payout control process, and thereafter the above-described process is repeated.

  The prize ball control process shown in FIG. 46 will be described. In the winning ball control process, firstly, the payout motor 358a is driven to rotate in the forward direction to pay out the winning ball (S1101). Whether the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal is determined based on the detection result of the payout rotation sensor (S1102). If not normal (S1102: No), the payout motor 358a is driven to execute a retry process and the payout motor 358a. The stop process is executed (S1103), and then the process returns to the payout control process of FIG.

  If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal (S1102: Yes), it is determined from the detection result of the payout count switch whether the game ball is normally counted (S1104). If the game ball count is not normal (S1104: No), the payout motor 358a is driven to execute the retry process and the payout motor 358a is stopped (S1105). Thereafter, the payout control process of FIG. 45 is executed. Return.

  Further, if the game ball count is normal (S1104: Yes), 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 is completed (S1106). If completed (S1106: Yes), a stop process of the payout motor 358a is executed (S1107), and then the process returns to the payout control process of FIG. On the other hand, if the payout has not been completed (S1106: No), the process returns to the payout control process of FIG.

  The lending control process shown in FIG. 47 will be described. In the ball lending control process, first, the payout motor 358a is driven to rotate in the reverse direction to pay out a lending ball (S1201). Whether the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal is determined based on the detection result of the payout rotation sensor (S1202). If not normal (S1202: No), the payout motor 358a is driven to execute a retry process and the payout motor 358a The stop process is executed (S1203), and then the process returns to the payout control process of FIG.

  If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal (S1202: Yes), it is determined from the detection result of the payout count switch whether or not the game ball is normally counted (S1204). If the game ball count is not normal (S1204: No), the payout motor 358a is driven to execute a retry process and the payout motor 358a is stopped (S1205). Thereafter, the payout control process of FIG. 45 is performed. Return.

  Further, if the game ball count is normal (S1204: Yes), it is determined whether or not the game ball count by the payout count switch has reached a predetermined number (25) and the payout is completed ( If the payout is completed (S1206: Yes), the payout motor 358a is stopped (S1207), and then the payout control process of FIG. 45 is returned. On the other hand, if the payout has not been completed (S1206: No), the process returns to the payout control process of FIG.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the variation display of 1 is performed by varying the symbol rows 42a to 42c at a speed that is difficult for the player to visually recognize, and thereafter, the symbol rows 42a to 42c. Are changed at a speed visible to the player and stopped (stopped). Further, when a jackpot can occur in the waiting display, the chance display appears in the display that is executed prior to the display that can generate the jackpot. By configuring in this way, while each symbol row 42a to 42c is fluctuating at a speed that can be visually recognized by the player, whether or not to stop at the chance, that is, a big hit in the subsequent fluctuation display Since it is possible to give the gameability of whether or not to stop with a display result that is likely to occur, it is possible to give interest to the player for a long period of time.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 28A and FIG. 28D, by configuring the chance pattern by the stop mode of one symbol row, the symbol symbol fluctuates at a speed that is visible to the player. Since the player can be provided with the gameability of whether or not the change in the symbol sequence stops at the chance until the stop (stop) is displayed from the current state, it is possible for each symbol sequence. Since a new gameability can be given to the variation, the gameability of the variation display for each symbol row can be improved.

  Furthermore, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured to make it difficult to reveal chance chances in the stop mode of the change display that is executed when there is no change display in standby. In addition, when there is a fluctuation display during standby, and a lottery result of a jackpot lottery or a partial fluctuation display of the loss is derived in the fluctuation display during standby, it is easy to make the chance eyes appear. It is configured as follows. Specifically, when executing the variable display, it is confirmed whether or not there is a variable display that is on standby. If there is no variable display that is on standby, there is an opportunity to stop the variable display to be executed. Make selection difficult. On the other hand, if there is a waiting variation display, and if the lottery result or a lottery variation display result of the lost variation is derived in the waiting variation display, the variation display stop mode to be executed Make it easier to select the chance eye. As described above, when there is a variation display during standby, and when a lottery result of a jackpot lottery or a partial variation display of the loss is derived in the variation display during standby, chances are easily revealed. Thus, the chances of high expectation of jackpot in the variable display are revealed, and the interest in the variable display during standby can be improved. In addition, each time the variable display for each of the symbol columns 42a to 42c is stopped and displayed, it is possible to give a game of whether or not a chance eye has appeared, so one symbol column 42a to 42c The playability of the variable display can be improved.

  The present invention has been described above based on the embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It can be easily guessed.

  For example, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the main control device 261 determines a variation pattern of variation display, and transmits a variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern to the display control device 45, and the display control device 45 receives the variation pattern command. The large symbol display device 42 executes the variation display with the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern command. Instead, the main control device 261 transmits only the success / failure of the jackpot to the display control device 45, and the display control device 45 performs various fluctuations by a counter or the like while taking into account the success / failure of the jackpot received from the main control device 261. You may comprise so that a pattern may be performed.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the expectation for the jackpot of the variable display to be executed next time is displayed by displaying the chance chance with the one variable display according to the lottery result of the variable display during standby. It was configured to suggest to the player. Instead, in the variation display of 1 from which the jackpot lottery result is derived, first the variation is stopped as if the variation was stopped in the stop mode of the chance in each symbol sequence, and then the variation of each symbol sequence is again performed. You may comprise so that it may start and the 1 variation 2 step | paragraph production | presentation which makes a big hit stop mode appear within the 1 variation display may be performed. By configuring in this way, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that a two-stage effect may be executed even when the variable display is not on standby, thereby improving game playability.

  You may implement this invention in the pachinko machine etc. of a type different from the said 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 the jackpot symbol is displayed, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that enters a special game state under the condition that a ball is awarded in a predetermined area. Further, in addition to the pachinko machine, the game machine may be implemented as various game machines such as an alepatchi, a sparrow ball, a slot machine, a game machine in which a so-called pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated.

  In the slot machine, for example, a symbol is changed by operating a control lever in a state where a symbol effective line is determined by inserting coins, and a symbol is stopped and confirmed by operating a stop button. Is. Accordingly, the basic concept of the slot machine is that “a variable display means for confirming and displaying a symbol after a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol resulting from the operation of the starting operation means (for example, an operating lever). The change of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed, and the fixed symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol Is a slot machine provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player. In this case, the game medium is typically a coin, a medal or the like.

  In addition, as a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated, a variable display means for displaying a symbol after a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is displayed, and a handle for launching a ball is provided. What is not provided. In this case, after insertion of a predetermined amount of spheres based on a predetermined operation (button operation), for example, the variation of the symbol is started due to the operation of the operation lever, for example, due to the operation of the stop button, or With the passage of time, the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped, and a jackpot state advantageous to the player is generated on the condition that the confirmed symbol at the time of stoppage is a so-called jackpot symbol. A lot of balls are paid out.

  The gaming machine and modified examples of the present invention are shown below. Display means for displaying a plurality of identification information strings formed of a plurality of identification information, etc., information storage means for storing identification information appearing on the display means, and the identification information stored in the information storage means Pattern storage means for storing at least two or more used dynamic patterns, detection means for detecting establishment of the start condition, and a game value advantageous to the player when the establishment of the start condition is detected by the detection means Selected by the pattern selection means, the pattern selection means for selecting the dynamic pattern of the dynamic display stored in the pattern storage means based on the lottery result by the lottery means, and the pattern selection means The dynamic execution means for dynamically displaying the plurality of identification information strings on the display means according to the dynamic pattern, and the lottery means Game value giving means for causing the display means to display special game suggestion information that is a combination of the predetermined identification information and generating a special game state advantageous to the player when a lottery result for giving value is derived; A lottery result for giving the special gaming state is derived, and a specific condition determining means for determining whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied, wherein the identification information storage means A plurality of character information different from the identification information forming the identification information string is stored, and the dynamic display means derives a lottery result for giving the special gaming state by the specific condition determination means. And when it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the special game suggestion information is different from the special game suggestion information before the special game suggestion information is displayed on the display means. The specific stop mode formed by the identification information is continuously displayed in any one or a plurality of the identification information strings of the display unit, and the specific stop mode is displayed by the specific stop mode display unit. In particular, when the specific stop mode appears, it comprises character display means for displaying any of the character information on the display means according to the number of consecutive times of the specific stop mode. A gaming machine 1.

  In the gaming machine 1, the character information is displayed in different suggestion modes, and is configured to suggest the occurrence rate of the special gaming state according to the suggestion mode. When the lottery result for providing the special gaming state is derived by the specific condition determining means and when it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the character in the suggestion mode in which the occurrence rate of the special gaming state is low A gaming machine 2 that is configured to appear in order from information. The character appearing means, in order from the character information of the suggestion mode in which the occurrence rate of the special gaming state is low when it is determined that the lottery result for giving the special gaming state is derived and the predetermined condition is satisfied. By making it appear, it is possible to suggest to the player that the probability of occurrence of a special gaming state will increase step by step, so that a staged interest will be given to the player by a continuously executed performance Can do.

  In the gaming machine 1 or 2, when the dynamic display is executed on the display means by the dynamic execution means, when the start condition is detected by the detection means, the lottery based on the start condition being satisfied Waiting information storage means capable of storing at least two or more result information, wherein the specific condition determining means determines whether or not lottery result information capable of generating the special gaming state is stored in the waiting information storage means. When it is determined by the standby information determination means that the lottery result information that can generate the special gaming state is stored in the standby information storage means, The character information is made to appear for each dynamic display executed before the dynamic display by the lottery result information capable of generating the special gaming state. Game machine 3, characterized in that there. When the waiting information determination means determines that the lottery result information capable of generating the special gaming state is stored in the standby information storage means, the movement executed before the lottery result information capable of generating the special gaming state. Character information is made to appear in the target display. Therefore, interest can be given to the player across a plurality of dynamic displays, so that gameability can be improved.

  The gaming machine 3 includes standby information number determination means for determining the number of lottery result information stored in the standby information storage means. The character information includes first character information and the special game based on the first character information. Second character information that is easy to appear when the lottery result of the state is derived, and the character appearing means can generate the special game state in the waiting information storage means by the waiting information determining means When it is determined that the lottery result information is stored, and the standby information number determination unit determines that at least two lottery result information is stored in the standby information storage unit, the lottery result information is executed first. The first character information appears in the dynamic display, and the second character information appears in the dynamic display executed later. Gaming machine 4, characterized in that it is configured urchin. Dynamic display executed first when lottery result information capable of generating a special gaming state is stored in the standby information storage means and at least two lottery result information is stored in the standby information storage means The first character information is made to appear, and the second character information that is easy to appear is made to appear when the lottery result of the special gaming state is derived from the first character information in the dynamic display executed later. Has been. Therefore, in the dynamic display executed before the dynamic display that can give the special gaming state, each character information is made to appear in stages, thereby making each character information meaningful. When dynamic display is executed, it is suggested to the player that the special game state is more easily given when the first character information and the second character information appear than when only the first character information appears. can do. Therefore, interest can be given to the player across a plurality of dynamic displays, so that gameability can be improved.

  In any of the gaming machines 1 to 4, the character appearing means waits based on the establishment of a new start condition when the character information is made to appear in the dynamic display being executed or in standby. A gaming machine 5 configured to make it difficult for the character information to appear in dynamic display based on the establishment of the new start condition when the lottery result information is stored in the information storage means. When the character information is displayed in the dynamic display during execution or standby, when the lottery result information is stored in the standby information storage unit based on the establishment of the new start condition, the character display unit The character information is made difficult to appear in the dynamic display based on establishment of various start conditions. With this configuration, it is possible to make it difficult to display character information in a dynamic display in which no special gaming state is given. If the character information frequently appears in the dynamic display, the gameability with respect to the appearance of the character information is lowered, and the player is aroused. Therefore, when the character information appears on the dynamic display that is already being executed or on standby, the character information appears by making it difficult to appear in the dynamic display based on the establishment of a new start condition. Thus, it is possible to prevent the player from being awakened while maintaining the playability for the performance to be performed.

  The gaming machine 6 according to any one of the gaming machines 1 to 5, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine. Above all, the basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine is provided with an operation handle, and a ball is launched into a predetermined game area according to the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is placed in an operation port disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition for winning a prize (or passing through the operating port), the identification information dynamically displayed on the display device is confirmed and stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include those to which values (including data written on magnetic cards as well as premium balls) are given.

  The gaming machine 7 according to any one of the gaming machines 1 to 5, wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine. Above all, the basic configuration of the slot machine is “equipped with variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and for operating the starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). As a result, the dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. The game machine is provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information is specific identification information. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals.

  The gaming machine 8 according to any one of the gaming machines 1 to 5, wherein the gaming machine is a combination of a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the merged gaming machine includes “a variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). Due to the operation of the identification information, the change of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the fixed identification information at the time of stoppage is specific identification information, and using a ball as a game medium, and the identification information The game machine is configured such that a predetermined number of balls are required at the start of the dynamic display, and a large number of balls are paid out when the special gaming state occurs.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine in one embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the state which open | released the inner frame and the front frame set with respect to the outer frame. It is the front view which showed the state which removed the front frame set from the pachinko machine. It is a front view which shows the structure of a game board. It is a rear view of a front frame set. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is the disassembled perspective view which decomposed | disassembled and showed the back surface structure of the 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 the perspective view which looked at the inner frame from back. It is the perspective view which looked at the game board from back. It is a perspective view 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 of a 1st control board unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of a 1st control board unit. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the 1st control board unit from the back. It is a front view of a 2nd control board unit. It is a perspective view of a 2nd control board unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of a 2nd control board unit. It is the figure which showed the rear view of the back pack unit seen from the back surface of the pachinko machine. It is the figure which showed the exploded perspective view of a back pack unit. It is the figure which showed the structure of the tank rail. It is the block diagram which showed the electrical structure of the pachinko machine. It is the figure which showed the outline | summary of various counters. It is the table | surface (figure) which showed the fluctuation pattern command. It is the figure which represented the big picture design display apparatus typically. It is the figure which showed typically each symbol row | line | column displayed on a large-sized symbol display apparatus. It is the figure which showed typically the typical chance eyes displayed on a large-sized symbol display device. It is the figure which showed typically the surfing alerting | reporting effect performed at the time of the fluctuation | variation display start performed with a large figure display apparatus. It is the figure which showed typically the step-up notice which appears in the variable display performed with a large figure display device, respectively. It is the figure which showed typically the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach and normal long reach which are performed with a large figure display apparatus. It is the figure which showed typically the fluctuation pattern of the starry sky super reach performed with a large figure display apparatus. It is the figure which showed typically the fluctuation pattern of the fountain reach performed with a large figure display apparatus. It is the figure which showed typically the fluctuation | variation pattern of the fountain super reach suddenly performed with a large figure display apparatus. It is the flowchart which showed the main process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is the flowchart which showed the normal process performed by MPU in a main controller. FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing an out symbol counter update process executed in the normal process of FIG. 36. FIG. It is the flowchart which showed the special symbol fluctuation | variation process performed in the normal process of FIG. It is the flowchart which showed the change start process performed in the special symbol change process of FIG. It is the flowchart which showed the timer interruption process. It is the flowchart which showed the start winning process performed in the timer interruption process of FIG. It is the flowchart which showed NMI interruption processing. It is the flowchart which showed the command reception process performed with the control apparatus for a display. It is the flowchart which showed the main process performed by MPU in a payout control apparatus. It is the flowchart which showed the payout control process performed by MPU in a payout control apparatus. It is the flowchart which showed the prize-ball control process performed by MPU in a payout control apparatus. It is the flowchart which showed the lending control process performed by MPU in a payout control apparatus.

Explanation of symbols

10 Pachinko machines (game machines)
33 big mouth (part of detection means, part of dynamic execution means)
39 Variable prize opening (a part of the means for giving game value)
42 Large-size symbol display device (display means)
42a Left symbol sequence (part of identification information sequence)
42b Middle symbol sequence (part of identification information sequence)
42c Right symbol sequence (part of identification information sequence)
502 ROM (part of pattern storage means)
525 Character ROM (part of information storage means)
C1 jackpot random number counter (part of lottery means)
C3 reach random number counter (part of pattern selection means)

Claims (1)

Display means for displaying a plurality of identification information strings formed of a plurality of identification information, etc., information storage means for storing identification information appearing on the display means, and the identification information stored in the information storage means Pattern storage means for storing at least two or more used dynamic patterns, detection means for detecting establishment of the start condition, and a game value advantageous to the player when the establishment of the start condition is detected by the detection means Selected by the pattern selection means, the pattern selection means for selecting the dynamic pattern of the dynamic display stored in the pattern storage means based on the lottery result by the lottery means, and the pattern selection means The dynamic execution means for dynamically displaying the plurality of identification information strings on the display means according to the dynamic pattern, and the lottery means Game value giving means for causing the display means to display special game suggestion information that is a combination of the predetermined identification information and generating a special game state advantageous to the player when a lottery result for giving value is derived; In a gaming machine equipped with
The lottery result for giving the special gaming state is derived, and a specific condition determining means for determining whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied,
The identification information storage means stores a plurality of character information different from the identification information forming the identification information string,
The dynamic display means displays the special game suggestion information when the specific condition determination means determines that the lottery result for giving the special game state is derived and the predetermined condition is satisfied. Before displaying on the display means, a specific stop mode formed by the identification information different from the special game suggestion information is continuously displayed in any one or a plurality of the identification information strings of the display means. A specific stop mode manifesting means;
In the case where the specific stop mode is continuously displayed by the specific stop mode display means, the character appearance that displays any of the character information on the display means according to the number of continuous times of the specific stop mode. And a gaming machine.