JP2005318904A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can improve the attractiveness of the games. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine has a variable display area sectioning formation part 406 which sections and forms the display screens 43 separately in two of the first and second figure display parts 43a and 43b on the display device 42, a generation display part 408 which generates and displays the first and second figures so arranged as to grant the players the game values different depending on the prescribed results of stoppage thereof on the first and second figure display parts 43a and 43b classified by the kinds thereof and a display varying part 410 which controls the variable display area sectioning formation part 406 to vary the first and second figure display parts 43a or 43b based on the establishment of the prescribed variable conditions. This enables the variation of the desired first and second figure display parts 43a and 43b to be easily viewed from the establishment of the prescribed variable conditions and so, can prevent the drop in the attractiveness of the games as caused by a difficulty in viewing the first and second figure display parts 43a and 43b, thereby providing the game machine which can improve the attractiveness of the games. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines.

  Conventionally, there is a pachinko machine as a representative example of a gaming machine. In this pachinko machine, the special symbol displayed on the display device in the game board starts to fluctuate based on the fact that the game ball wins at the start port provided on the game board (start prize), and a predetermined time has elapsed. If the special symbol that has been stopped later is a predetermined symbol that is determined in advance, there may be a big hit state in which the player can win many prize balls. Furthermore, some of these pachinko machines give the player a predetermined game value when the normal symbol starts to fluctuate by passing through the start gate and the normal symbol stopped after a predetermined time has passed. is there.

Further, in recent years, with the development of display capabilities of display devices such as those described above, a single display device serves as game information that gives a player various game values such as special symbols and normal symbols. A pachinko machine designed to display is also being developed. And in such a pachinko machine, it is displayed that a player pays attention to a special symbol (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP-A-9-700 (pages 10-11, FIG. 13)

  However, the conventional example having such a configuration has the following problems.

  That is, in the conventional pachinko machine, for example, as described above, various game information is displayed on a single display device, and depending on the game state, the game information that the player is watching may be different. However, there is a problem that the interest of the game may be reduced.

  This invention is made | formed in view of such a situation, Comprising: It aims at providing the gaming machine which can improve the interest of a game dramatically.

  In order to achieve such an object, the present invention has the following configuration.

  That is, the invention described in claim 1 includes fluctuation display means for fluctuating and displaying the identification information on the display unit based on the establishment of the start condition and displaying the fluctuation stop result on the display unit after a predetermined time has elapsed. In the gaming machine, the variable display area section forming means for partitioning the display section into a plurality of variable display areas, and a plurality of types for giving a different game value to the player when a predetermined stop result is obtained. Generation information for generating and displaying the identification information for each type in the plurality of variable display areas, and display control means for controlling the variable display of the plurality of types of identification information in the variable display means, The variable display area section forming means or the variable display area section forming means so as to vary a predetermined variable display area of the plurality of variable display areas or a display mode of the area based on establishment of a predetermined variable condition. And it is characterized in that it comprises a display changing means for controlling the formation displaying unit.

  [Operation / Effect] According to the first aspect of the present invention, the fluctuation display means displays the identification information in a variable manner on the display section based on the establishment of the starting condition, and displays the fluctuation stop result after a predetermined time has elapsed. To display. The variable display area section forming means partitions the display section into a plurality of variable display areas. The generation display means generates and displays a plurality of types of identification information that gives different game values to the player when a predetermined stop result is obtained, classified into a plurality of variable display areas for each type. . The display control means controls the variable display of the plurality of types of identification information on the variable display means. The display variable means is a variable display area section forming means or a variable display area section forming means for changing (changing) a predetermined variable display area of the plurality of variable display areas or a display mode of the area based on establishment of a predetermined variable condition. Controls the generation and display means. Therefore, based on the establishment of a predetermined variable condition, the desired variable display area or the display mode of the area can be easily changed, and the player can change the variable display area or the display mode of the area that has been changed to be easy to see. I can watch. That is, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to difficulty in seeing the desired variation display area or the display mode of the area. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can dramatically improve the interest of the game. The “identification information” in this specification is a numerical symbol, a graphic symbol, or a combination of them, and the specific game value different from the establishment / non-establishment of the transition to the special gaming state. This is display information for visually recognizing the establishment / non-establishment for the gaze that is displayed in a different display manner as to whether or not the state has been granted or whether or not the transition to the special gaming state has been established.

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

(1) In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The generation and display means includes, as the plurality of types of identification information, a first symbol that gives a predetermined profit and a second symbol that gives a smaller profit in two variable display areas for each type. A gaming machine characterized by being generated and displayed by type.

  According to the invention described in (1) above, the generation and display means includes a first symbol that gives a predetermined profit and a second symbol that gives a smaller profit as a plurality of types of identification information. Each type is generated and displayed in two variable display areas. Accordingly, based on the establishment of a predetermined variable condition, the variable display area of the first symbol or the second symbol or the display mode of the region can be easily changed, and the player can change the first symbol or The variation display area of the second symbol or the display mode of the area can be watched. That is, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to difficulty in seeing the variable display region of the first symbol or the second symbol or the display mode of the region. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can dramatically improve the interest of the game. In addition, the “first symbol” in this specification is a numerical symbol, a symbol symbol, or a symbol that combines them, and allows the player to visually recognize whether or not the transition to the special gaming state has been established. This is display information. In addition, the “second symbol” in this specification is a numerical symbol, a symbol symbol, a symbol that combines them, or the like, and is a specific game value different from the establishment / non-establishment of the transition to the special gaming state. It is display information for allowing the player to recognize the success or failure of the state assignment through vision.

(2) In the gaming machine according to (1),
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the variable display area partition forming means forms a variable display area of the first symbol larger than a variable display region of the second symbol in a normal state.

  According to the invention described in (2) above, the variable display area section forming unit forms the variable display area of the first symbol larger than the variable display area of the second symbol in the normal state. Therefore, in the normal state, since the variable display area of the first symbol is larger than the variable display area of the second symbol, the first symbol displayed larger than the variable display area of the second symbol displayed small. It is possible to make the player easily pay attention to the fluctuation display area, and the player can clearly recognize the fluctuation display of the first symbol.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (2),
The display variable means makes the variable display area of the second symbol larger than the normal state based on the establishment of a predetermined variable condition, or makes the variable display area of the second symbol larger than the variable display area of the first symbol. Controlling the variable display area section forming means so as to increase the size of the gaming machine.

  According to the invention described in (3), the display variable means enlarges the variable display area of the second symbol than the normal state based on the establishment of a predetermined variable condition, or changes the display area of the second symbol. The variable display area section forming means is controlled so as to be larger than the variable display area of the first symbol. The variable display area section forming means enlarges the variable display area of the second symbol than the normal state or makes the variable display area of the second symbol larger than the variable display area of the first symbol. Therefore, when the predetermined variable condition is satisfied, the variation display area of the second symbol is made larger than the normal state or the variation display area of the second symbol is made larger than the variation display area of the first symbol, so that it is displayed larger. In addition, the player can easily pay attention to the variation display area of the second symbol, and the player can more clearly recognize the variation display of the second symbol.

(4) In the gaming machine according to (3),
The display variable means reduces the display area of the second symbol, which has been in the enlarged state, to a size smaller than the enlarged state or the size in the normal state when displaying the first symbol in a predetermined variable display. The game machine is characterized in that the variable display area section forming means is controlled so as to return the variable display area of the first symbol so that the variable display area of the first symbol changes in the normal state or close to it.

  According to the invention described in (4) above, when the display variable means displays the first symbol in a predetermined variable display, does the display variable means reduce the display area of the second symbol that is in the enlarged state to be smaller than the enlarged state? Alternatively, the variable display area section forming means is controlled so as to return to the size in the normal state and to change the variable display area of the first symbol so as to be close to or close to the variable display region of the first symbol in the normal state. Therefore, when the first symbol is displayed with a predetermined variation display, that is, when the player wants to pay attention to the variation display of the first symbol, the variation display area of the second symbol is reduced and the first symbol of the first symbol is displayed. The variable display area can be enlarged, the player can easily focus on the variable display area of the first symbol that is displayed large, and the player can clearly recognize the variable display of the first symbol.

(5) In the gaming machine according to claim 1, or the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4),
The establishment of the predetermined variable condition is that the first symbol becomes a predetermined display mode related to the variation display of the second symbol,
The display variable means controls the variable display area section forming means or the generation display means to change the variable display area of the second symbol or the display mode of the area based on the establishment of the predetermined variable condition. A featured gaming machine.

  According to the invention described in (5) above, when the first symbol is in a predetermined display mode related to the variable display of the second symbol, the variable display means or the display mode of the second symbol is displayed. The variable display area section forming means or the generation display means is controlled so as to change the value. Therefore, when the first symbol becomes a predetermined display mode related to the variable display of the second symbol, the variable display region of the second symbol or the display mode of the region can be easily changed, and the player can be changed. It is possible to pay attention to the variable display area of the second symbol that has become easy to see or the display mode of the area. That is, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to difficulty in seeing the variable display area of the second symbol or the display mode of the area. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can dramatically improve the interest of the game.

(6) In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The generation and display means includes, as the plurality of types of identification information, at least one of a first symbol that gives a predetermined profit and a second symbol that gives a smaller profit, and the first symbol A game machine characterized in that the third symbol, which is a symbol of a different type from the second symbol, is generated and displayed in a plurality of variable display areas for each type.

  According to the invention described in (6) above, the generation and display means includes a first design that gives a predetermined profit and a second design that gives a smaller profit as a plurality of types of identification information. At least one of the symbols and the third symbol, which is a symbol of a different type from the first symbol and the second symbol, are generated and displayed by classifying them into a plurality of variable display areas for each type. Therefore, based on the establishment of the predetermined variable condition, the variable display area of at least one of the first symbol and the second symbol, the third symbol, or the display mode of the region can be easily changed. The variable display area of the first symbol, the second symbol, or the third symbol, which has been changed to be easy to see, or the display mode of the region can be watched. That is, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to difficulty in viewing the variable display area of the first symbol, the second symbol, or the third symbol or the display mode of the region. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can dramatically improve the interest of the game. The “3rd symbol” in the present specification is a numerical symbol, a graphic symbol, or a combination thereof, and the display mode is different depending on whether the transition to the special gaming state based on the first symbol is established. This is display information for allowing the player to recognize the establishment / non-establishment of the gaze that is decorated and displayed through sight.

(7) In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The generation and display means includes a first symbol that gives a predetermined profit, a second symbol that gives a smaller profit, and the first symbol and the second symbol as the plurality of types of identification information. A game machine characterized by generating and displaying a third symbol, which is a different symbol, by classifying it into a plurality of variable display areas for each type.

  According to the invention described in (7) above, the generation and display means includes a first design that gives a predetermined profit as a plurality of types of identification information, a second design that gives a smaller profit, The first symbol and the second symbol are generated and displayed by classifying the third symbol, which is a symbol of a different type, into a plurality of variable display areas for each type. Therefore, based on the establishment of the predetermined variable condition, the variable display area of the predetermined symbol of the first symbol, the second symbol, and the third symbol or the display mode of the region can be easily changed. The variable display area of the first symbol, the second symbol, or the third symbol, which has been changed to be easy to see, or the display mode of the region can be watched. That is, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to difficulty in viewing the variable display area of the first symbol, the second symbol, or the third symbol or the display mode of the region. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can dramatically improve the interest of the game.

(8) In the gaming machine according to claim 1, or the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7),
Furthermore, the image generating means for generating a frame image as a unit still image to be displayed on the variation display means,
The variation display means displays a moving image by sequentially displaying a plurality of frame images from the image generation means every predetermined time,
The image generation means includes a plurality of types of identification information image layers for a plurality of types of identification information variable display areas, wherein overlapping image layers obtained by superimposing at least a part in a predetermined order so as to overlap each other A game machine, wherein the overlapping image layer is generated by changing the overlapping order of the various identification information image layers generated at a location.

  According to the invention as described in said (8), an image generation means produces | generates the frame image as a unit still image which should be displayed on a fluctuation | variation display means. The variation display means displays a moving image by sequentially displaying a plurality of frame images from the image generation means at predetermined time intervals. In addition, the image generation means includes a plurality of types of identification information image layers for a plurality of types of identification information variable display areas, the overlapping image layers superposed in a predetermined order so that at least a part thereof overlaps, a predetermined portion of the frame image The overlapping image layers are changed by switching the overlapping order of the various identification information image layers. Therefore, only by switching the overlay order (hierarchical order) of various identification information image layers, a frame image in which one identification information image layer has an overlapping image layer in front of the other identification information image layer A frame image having an overlapping image layer in which the other identification information image layer is in front of one identification information image layer can be generated, and one identification information image layer and the other identification information image can be generated. The processing load can be reduced as compared with the case where the duplicate image layer is recreated one by one without selecting the layer with the layer.

(9) In the gaming machine according to (7),
Furthermore, the image generating means for generating a frame image as a unit still image to be displayed on the variation display means,
The variation display means displays a moving image by sequentially displaying a plurality of frame images from the image generation means every predetermined time,
The image generation means is arranged in a predetermined order so that at least a part of the second symbol image layer for the second symbol variation display area overlaps the third symbol image layer for the third symbol variation display region. An overlapped image layer is generated at a predetermined position of the frame image, and the overlapped image layer is changed by switching the overlapping order of the second image layer and the third image layer. .

  According to the invention described in (9), the image generation means generates a frame image as a unit still image to be displayed on the variable display means. The variation display means displays a moving image by sequentially displaying a plurality of frame images from the image generation means at predetermined time intervals. In addition, the image generating means is configured to perform predetermined processing such that at least a part of the second symbol image layer for the second symbol variation display area overlaps with the third symbol image layer for the third symbol variation display area. Overlapping image layers that are sequentially overlapped are generated at predetermined positions of the frame image, and the overlapping image layer is changed by switching the overlapping order of the second symbol image layer and the third symbol image layer. Therefore, the overlapping image layer in which the second symbol image layer is in front of the third symbol image layer only by switching the overlapping order (hierarchical order) of the second symbol image layer and the third symbol image layer. And a frame image having an overlapping image layer in which the third design image layer is in front of the second design image layer, and the second design image layer and the third design image layer can be generated. The processing load can be reduced as compared with the case where the duplicate image layer is recreated one by one without selecting the hierarchy with the image layer.

(10) In the gaming machine according to claim 1, or the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (9),
Comprising an instruction input means for receiving an instruction input from a player;
The variable display area section forming means is configured to vary a predetermined variable display area of the plurality of variable display areas or a display mode of the area based on an instruction from the instruction input means. Or the said display means is controlled. The gaming machine characterized by the above-mentioned.

  According to the invention described in (10), the instruction input means receives an instruction input from the player. The display variable means is a variable display area section forming means or a generation display means so as to change a predetermined variable display area of the plurality of variable display areas or a display mode of the area based on an instruction from the instruction input means. To control. Therefore, based on an instruction from the player, the desired variable display area or the display mode of the area can be changed so as to be easy to see, and the player can change the variable display area or the display mode of the area that is changed and easy to see. I can watch. That is, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to difficulty in seeing the desired variation display area or the display mode of the area. Further, since the variable display area of the identification information desired by the player or the display mode of the area can be changed, the identification information display according to the player's preference can be performed, and the game can be performed according to the player's preference. It can be carried out. As a result, it is possible to dramatically improve the interest of the game and to provide a gaming machine with improved game freedom.

(11) In the gaming machine according to (10),
The instruction input unit is configured to display an instruction to change the variable display area of the first symbol, the second symbol, or the third symbol on the display unit or the display mode of the region in accordance with an instruction input from a player. A gaming machine characterized by being output to the

  According to the invention described in (11) above, the instruction input means, according to the instruction input from the player, the variable display area of the first symbol, the second symbol, or the third symbol on the display unit or the display mode of the region Is output to the display variable means. Therefore, based on an instruction from the player, it can be varied so as to make it easier to see the change display area of the desired symbol of the first symbol, the second symbol or the third symbol on the display unit or the display mode of the region, The player can watch the change display area of a desired symbol of the first symbol, the second symbol, or the third symbol, or the display mode of the region, which has been changed to be easy to see. In other words, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to difficulty in seeing the variable display area of the desired symbol of the first symbol, the second symbol, or the third symbol, or the display mode of the region. In addition, since the variable display area of the symbol desired by the player or the display mode of the region can be changed, the symbol display according to the player's preference can be performed, and the game can be performed according to the player's preference. Can do. As a result, it is possible to dramatically improve the interest of the game and to provide a gaming machine with improved game freedom.

(12) In the gaming machine according to (10),
Each time the instruction input means receives an instruction input from a player, the display unit changes the display area of the first symbol, the second symbol, or the third symbol on the display unit or the display mode of the region in a stepwise manner. An instruction machine that outputs an instruction to the display variable means.

  According to the invention described in (12), each time the instruction input means receives an instruction input from the player, the variable display area of the first symbol, the second symbol, or the third symbol on the display unit or the region thereof An instruction to change the display mode in a stepwise manner is output to the display variable means. Therefore, based on the instruction from the player, the variable display area of the desired symbol of the first symbol, the second symbol, or the third symbol on the display unit or the display mode of the region can be changed stepwise. The changeable display area of the symbol or the degree of change of the display mode of the area can be selected according to preference. The player can watch the change display area of a desired symbol of the first symbol, the second symbol, or the third symbol, or the display mode of the region, which has been changed to be easy to see. In other words, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to difficulty in seeing the variable display area of the desired symbol of the first symbol, the second symbol, or the third symbol, or the display mode of the region. In addition, since the variable display area of the symbol desired by the player or the display mode of the region can be changed, the symbol display according to the player's preference can be performed, and the game can be performed according to the player's preference. Can do. As a result, it is possible to dramatically improve the interest of the game and to provide a gaming machine with improved game freedom.

(13) In the gaming machine according to any one of (10) to (12),
The gaming machine further comprises permission means for permitting an instruction from the instruction input means when a predetermined permission condition is satisfied.

  According to the invention described in (13), the permission unit permits an instruction from the instruction input unit to the display variable unit when a predetermined permission condition is satisfied. Therefore, when the variable display area of the identification information on the display unit of the variable display means can be varied, a variable instruction from the player can be accepted, and the variable display area of the identification information can be changed according to the player's preference. Etc. can be varied. In addition, when the variable display area of the identification information on the display unit of the variable display means cannot be changed, it is possible to prevent the player from receiving a variable instruction, and the identification information based on the instruction from the player The variable display area or the like cannot be changed, and the identification information can be displayed in a variable manner in a display mode determined on the gaming machine side.

(14) In the gaming machine according to claim 1, or the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (13),
Furthermore, the game state detection means for detecting the game state by the player,
The gaming machine, wherein when the gaming state detecting means detects that a game has not been performed for a predetermined time, the display variable means changes the plurality of variable display areas to an initial state.

  According to the invention as described in said (14), a gaming state detection means detects the gaming state by a player. The display variable means changes the plurality of variable display areas to the initial state when the gaming state detection means detects that the game is not performed for a predetermined time. Therefore, the game end of the gaming machine by the player can be detected, and a plurality of variable display areas can be brought into an initial state according to the game end. That is, when a game by a certain player (previous player) ends and another player (following player) plays after that, without dragging the display setting of a plurality of variable display areas by the previous player. The game can be reset to the initial state at the end of the game, and the post-player can play the game from the new state that has been reset to the initial state. It can be changed to a plurality of variable display areas. Therefore, it can be changed to a plurality of variable display areas according to the player's preference, and the interest of the game can be greatly improved.

(15) a game board having a game area into which game balls are to be driven;
Game ball launching means for driving a game ball into the game area of the game board in response to a launch operation by the player;
An identification information variation display means provided in the game area and displaying the identification information in a variation on the display unit;
A prize-winning means provided in the game area and capable of winning a game ball;
Winning detection means for detecting that a game ball has won the winning means;
First random number generating means for generating a first random number group for determining whether or not to enter a special gaming state;
First random number storage means for storing a first random number in the first random number group generated by the first random number generation means based on the winning detection by the winning detection means;
First determination means for determining whether or not the first random number stored in the first random number storage means is a winning value;
The identification information fluctuation display means is configured to start the fluctuation display of the identification information fluctuation display means based on the winning detection by the winning detection means and to display the fluctuation display result according to the determination result of the first determination means. Display control means for controlling display,
State generating means for generating a special gaming state when it is determined by the first determining means to be a winning value;
A variable display area section forming means for partitioning the display section into a plurality of variable display areas;
A generation and display means for generating and displaying a plurality of types of identification information for assigning different game values to a player when a predetermined stop result is obtained, classified into the plurality of variable display areas for each type; ,
With
The display control means controls the variation display of the plurality of types of identification information in the identification information variation display means.
further,
Based on the establishment of a predetermined variable condition, the variable display area section forming means or the generation display means is controlled so as to vary a predetermined variable display area or the display mode of the area among the plurality of variable display areas. A game machine characterized by comprising display variable means.

  According to the invention as described in said (15), a game board has a game area | region where a game ball is driven. The game ball launching means drives the game ball into the game area of the game board in accordance with the launch operation by the player. The winning detection means detects that a game ball has won a winning means provided in the game area. The first random number generating means generates a first random number group for determining whether or not a special gaming state is set. The first random number storage means stores the first random number of the first random number group generated by the first random number generation means based on the winning detection by the winning detection means. The first determination means determines whether or not the first random number stored in the first random number storage means is a winning value. The display control means causes the display unit of the identification information fluctuation display means to start the fluctuation display of the identification information based on the winning detection by the winning detection means, and displays the fluctuation display result according to the determination result by the first determination means. Thus, the display control of the identification information variation display means is performed. The state generation means generates a special game state when the first determination means determines that the winning value is reached. The variable display area section forming means partitions the display portion of the identification information fluctuation display means into a plurality of variable display areas. The generation display means generates and displays a plurality of types of identification information that gives different game values to the player when a predetermined stop result is obtained, classified into a plurality of variable display areas for each type. . The display control means controls the variable display of the plurality of types of identification information on the variable display means. The display variable means is a variable display area section forming means or a generation display means so as to change a predetermined variable display area of the plurality of variable display areas or a display mode of the area based on establishment of a predetermined variable condition. To control. Therefore, based on the establishment of the predetermined variable condition, the desired variable display area or the display mode of the area can be changed so that the player can easily see the display. it can. That is, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to difficulty in seeing the desired variation display area or the display mode of the area. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can dramatically improve the interest of the game.

(16) In the gaming machine according to claim 1, or the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (15),
The gaming machine is a pachinko machine.

  According to the gaming machine described in (16) above, it is possible to provide a pachinko machine with excellent interest. The basic configuration of the pachinko machine is provided with an operation handle, and a ball as a game medium is launched into a predetermined game area in accordance with the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. In other words, the identification information (such as symbols) that is dynamically displayed on the display device is determined and stopped after a predetermined time on the condition that a winning (or passing through the operation gate) is required. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, variable winning means (specific winning opening) arranged at a predetermined position in the gaming area are opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings can be obtained. Examples include those to which value (including data written on a magnetic card as well as premium spheres) is given.

(17) In the gaming machine according to claim 1, or the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (15),
The gaming machine is a slot machine.

  According to the gaming machine described in (17) above, it is possible to provide a slot machine with excellent interest. The basic configuration of the slot machine is “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 operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. 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 at that time is the specific identification information. In this case, examples of the game medium include coins and medals.

(18) In the gaming machine according to claim 1, or the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (15),
The gaming machine is a combination of a pachinko machine and a slot machine.

  According to the gaming machine described in the above (18), it is possible to provide a fusion of a pachinko machine and a slot machine that is excellent in interest. The basic configuration of the merged component is “including an identification information variation display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information sequence composed of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). The dynamic display of the identification information is started due to the operation of), and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stopping (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. And a special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information at the time of the stop is specific identification information, and using a ball as a game medium A gaming machine is configured so that a predetermined number of balls are required at the start of dynamic display of the identification information, and many balls are paid out when a special gaming state occurs.

(19) In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The generation and display means, as the plurality of types of identification information, a first symbol indicating presence / absence of a predetermined benefit, a second symbol indicating presence / absence of a smaller benefit, and a profit based on the second symbol A gaming machine characterized by generating and displaying a 4th symbol, which is decorated and displayed in a display mode different from the 2nd symbol, in each variable display area for each type.

  According to the gaming machine described in (19) above, the generation and display means includes a first symbol indicating whether or not a predetermined profit is provided as a plurality of types of identification information, and a first sign indicating whether or not a smaller profit is provided. The two symbols and the fourth symbol in which the presence or absence of profit grant based on the second symbol is decorated and displayed in a display mode different from that of the second symbol are generated and displayed for each variation display area. Therefore, based on the establishment of a predetermined variable condition, the variable display region of the predetermined symbol of the first symbol, the second symbol and the fourth symbol or the display mode of the region can be changed (changed) so that the game can be easily viewed. The person can pay attention to the variable display area of the first symbol, the second symbol, or the fourth symbol that has been changed (changed) to make it easy to see or the display mode of the region. That is, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to difficulty in seeing the variable display area of the first symbol, the second symbol, or the fourth symbol or the display mode of the region. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can dramatically improve the interest of the game. The “fourth symbol” in this specification is a numerical symbol, a graphic symbol, or a combination of them, and the display mode is different depending on whether or not the transition to the special gaming state is based on the second symbol. This is display information for allowing the player to recognize the establishment / non-establishment of the gaze that is decorated and displayed through sight.

(20) In the gaming machine according to (1),
Furthermore, a covering means for covering the first pattern,
Release condition detecting means for detecting a release condition for releasing the covering of the first pattern by the covering means;
A gaming machine comprising: a covering releasing means for releasing the covering of the first symbol by the covering means based on the detecting of the releasing condition by the releasing condition detecting means.

  According to the gaming machine described in (20) above, the covering means covers the first symbol. The release condition detecting means detects a release condition for releasing the covering of the first symbol by the covering means. The covering releasing means releases the covering of the second symbol by the covering means based on the detection of the releasing condition by the releasing condition detecting means. Therefore, it is possible to give the player an opportunity to pay attention to the first symbol by the change of the first symbol covering release operation performed based on the establishment of the releasing condition, and the second symbol can be displayed in the released state. One symbol can be clearly provided to the player. As a result, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to overlooking the first symbol.

(21) In the gaming machine according to (1),
Furthermore, a covering means for covering the second pattern,
Release condition detecting means for detecting a release condition for releasing the covering of the second pattern by the covering means;
A gaming machine comprising: a covering releasing means for releasing the covering of the second symbol by the covering means based on detection of the releasing condition by the releasing condition detecting means.

  According to the gaming machine described in (21) above, the covering means covers the second symbol. The release condition detecting means detects a release condition for releasing the covering of the second symbol by the covering means. The covering releasing means releases the covering of the second symbol by the covering means based on the detection of the releasing condition by the releasing condition detecting means. Therefore, it is possible to give the player an opportunity to pay attention to the second symbol by the change of the second symbol covering release operation performed based on the establishment of the releasing condition, and the second symbol can be displayed in the released state. Two symbols can be clearly provided to the player. As a result, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to overlooking the second symbol.

(22) In the gaming machine according to (6),
The generation display means includes
A covering means for covering the first symbol by overlappingly displaying the third symbol on the first symbol;
Release condition detecting means for detecting a release condition for releasing the covering of the first pattern by the covering means;
A gaming machine comprising: a covering releasing means for releasing the covering of the first symbol by the covering means based on detection of the releasing condition by the releasing condition detecting means.

  According to the gaming machine described in (22) above, the generation and display means includes covering means, releasing condition detecting means, and covering releasing means. The covering means covers the first symbol by displaying the third symbol overlappingly on the first symbol. The release condition detecting means detects a release condition for releasing the covering of the first symbol by the covering means. The covering releasing means releases the covering of the first symbol by the covering means based on the detection of the releasing condition by the releasing condition detecting means. Therefore, when the release condition is satisfied, the overlapping display of the 3rd symbol is canceled and the 1st symbol below the 3rd symbol appears. The first symbol can be displayed in a state of being uncovered, and the first symbol can be clearly provided to the player. As a result, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to overlooking the first symbol.

(23) In the gaming machine according to (19),
The generation display means includes
A covering means for covering the second symbol by overlappingly displaying the fourth symbol on the second symbol;
Release condition detecting means for detecting a release condition for releasing the covering of the second pattern by the covering means;
A gaming machine comprising: a covering releasing means for releasing the covering of the second symbol by the covering means based on detection of the releasing condition by the releasing condition detecting means.

  According to the gaming machine described in (23) above, the generation and display means includes the covering means, the release condition detecting means, and the covering releasing means. The covering means covers the second symbol by displaying the fourth symbol overlappingly on the second symbol. The release condition detecting means detects a release condition for releasing the covering of the second symbol by the covering means. The covering releasing means releases the covering of the second symbol by the covering means based on the detection of the releasing condition by the releasing condition detecting means. Accordingly, when the cancellation condition is satisfied, the overlapping display of the fourth symbol is canceled and the second symbol appears below the fourth symbol, thereby giving the player an opportunity to pay attention to the second symbol due to the movement change. The second symbol can be displayed in a state where the covering is released, and the second symbol can be clearly provided to the player. As a result, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to overlooking the second symbol.

(24) In the gaming machine according to (23),
The display variable means includes
A specific game state detection means for detecting an advantageous game state that is more advantageous than the normal game state is provided, and the variable display area of the fourth symbol or the display mode of the area based on the advantageous game state detection by the specific game state detection means The game machine characterized by controlling the variable display area section forming means or the generating / displaying means so as to be variable.

  According to the gaming machine described in (24) above, the display variable means includes the specific gaming state detection means for detecting the advantageous gaming state advantageous over the normal gaming state, and the advantageous gaming state in the specific gaming state detection means. Based on the detection, the variable display area section forming means or the generation display means is controlled so as to change the variable display area of the fourth symbol or the display mode of the area. Therefore, when the advantageous gaming state is detected, the variation display area of the fourth symbol or the display mode of the area can be changed as compared with the normal gaming state. The provided display mode of the symbol can be used properly, and the opportunity to make the player pay attention to the 4th symbol by changing the display mode of the 4th symbol or the display mode of the region can be given. Can be provided. As a result, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to overlooking the 4th symbol, and it is possible to provide the display manner of the 4th symbol properly.

(25) First variation display means for variably displaying the first symbol on the first display unit based on the establishment of the first start condition and displaying the variation stop result on the first display unit after a predetermined time has elapsed. ,
Based on the establishment of the second start condition, a second symbol of a different type from the first symbol is variably displayed on the second display portion, and the fluctuation stop result is displayed on the second display portion after a predetermined time has elapsed. Second fluctuation display means separate from the first fluctuation display means;
In a gaming machine equipped with
A variable display area section forming means for partitioning the first display section into a plurality of variable display areas;
An image of the 4th symbol decorated in a display mode different from the 2nd symbol in relation to the content of the 2nd symbol and an image of the 1st symbol were partitioned by the variable display area partition forming means. Generation display means for generating and displaying each area separately;
Display control means for controlling fluctuation display between the first symbol and the fourth symbol on the first fluctuation display means and the second symbol on the second fluctuation display means;
The variable display area displays a fourth symbol on the first display unit based on establishment of a predetermined variable condition, and hides the fourth symbol on the first display unit when the variable condition is not established. Display variable means for controlling the section forming means and the generation display means;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the gaming machine described in (25), the first variation display means displays the first symbol on the first display unit based on the establishment of the first start condition, and the variation after a predetermined time has elapsed. The stop result is displayed on the first display unit. The second fluctuation display means, which is separate from the first fluctuation display means, variably displays, on the second display section, a second symbol of a type different from the first symbol based on the establishment of the second start condition. After the elapse of time, the fluctuation stop result is displayed on the second display unit. The variable display area section forming means partitions the first display section into a plurality of variable display areas. The generation and display means uses the variable display area section forming means to partition the image of the fourth pattern that is related to the contents of the second pattern and displayed in a different display manner from the second pattern and the image of the first pattern. It is generated and displayed separately for each formed area. The display control means controls fluctuation display between the first and fourth symbols on the first fluctuation display means and the second symbol on the second fluctuation display means. The display variable means displays the fourth symbol on the first display unit based on the establishment of a predetermined variable condition, and changes so that the fourth symbol is not displayed on the first display unit when the variable condition is not established. The display area section forming unit and the generation display unit are controlled. Therefore, when the player wants to pay attention to the 4th symbol, the 4th symbol can be displayed in the variable display area partitioned on the 1st display unit, and the 4th symbol displayed on the 1st display unit can be displayed. The player can be noticed. As a result, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to overlooking the 4th symbol.

(26) First variation display means for variably displaying the first symbol on the first display unit based on the establishment of the first start condition, and displaying the variation stop result on the first display unit after a predetermined time has elapsed. ,
Based on the establishment of the second start condition, a second symbol of a different type from the first symbol is variably displayed on the second display portion, and the fluctuation stop result is displayed on the second display portion after a predetermined time has elapsed. Second fluctuation display means separate from the first fluctuation display means;
In a gaming machine equipped with
A variable display area section forming means for partitioning the first display section into a plurality of variable display areas;
An image of the 4th symbol decorated in a display mode different from the 2nd symbol in relation to the content of the 2nd symbol and an image of the 1st symbol were partitioned by the variable display area partition forming means. Generation display means for generating and displaying each area separately;
Display control means for controlling fluctuation display between the first symbol and the fourth symbol on the first fluctuation display means and the second symbol on the second fluctuation display means;
Specific gaming state detection means for detecting an advantageous gaming state advantageous over the normal gaming state;
Based on detection of the advantageous gaming state by the specific gaming state detection means, a fourth symbol is displayed on the first display unit, and when the advantageous gaming state is not detected by the specific gaming state detection means, the fourth symbol is displayed. Display variable means for controlling the variable display area section forming means and the generation display means so as not to display on the first display section;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the gaming machine described in the above (26), the first variation display means displays the first symbol on the first display unit based on the establishment of the first start condition, and the variation after a predetermined time has elapsed. The stop result is displayed on the first display unit. The second fluctuation display means, which is separate from the first fluctuation display means, variably displays, on the second display section, a second symbol of a type different from the first symbol based on the establishment of the second start condition. After the elapse of time, the fluctuation stop result is displayed on the second display unit. The variable display area section forming means partitions the first display section into a plurality of variable display areas. The generation and display means uses the variable display area section forming means to partition the image of the fourth pattern that is related to the contents of the second pattern and displayed in a different display manner from the second pattern and the image of the first pattern. It is generated and displayed separately for each formed area. The display control means controls fluctuation display between the first and fourth symbols on the first fluctuation display means and the second symbol on the second fluctuation display means. The specific gaming state detection means detects an advantageous gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state. The display variable means displays the 4th symbol on the first display unit based on the detection of the advantageous gaming state by the specific gaming state detection means, and the fourth display when the advantageous gaming state is not detected by the specific gaming state detection means. The variable display area section forming unit and the generation display unit are controlled so that the symbols are not displayed on the first display unit. Therefore, when an advantageous game state (for example, a probable change state) is detected, the 4th symbol can be variably displayed on the first display unit, and the player can be given an opportunity to pay attention to the variably displayed 4th symbol. It is possible to clearly provide the player with a variation display of the fourth symbol. As a result, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to overlooking the variation display of the 4th symbol.

(27) In the gaming machine according to (26),
The generation display means relates to the contents of the first symbol and displays an image of the third symbol displayed in a display manner different from the first symbol, and images of the first symbol, the second symbol, and the fourth symbol. Is generated and displayed in each area partitioned by the variable display area partition forming means.

  According to the gaming machine described in the above (27), the generation and display means relates to the content of the first symbol, the image of the third symbol displayed in a display manner different from the first symbol, the first symbol, The images of the second symbol and the fourth symbol are generated and displayed separately for each area partitioned by the variable display area partition forming means. Therefore, the gaming machine that displays the first symbol and the third symbol on the first variation display means and displays the second symbol on the second variation display means has the same effect as the above (26).

(28) In the gaming machine according to (26) or (27),
The generation / display unit further generates and displays a display information image different from the fourth symbol, which has the variation display region of the fourth symbol which is one region partitioned and formed by the variation display region segment formation unit. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to the gaming machine described in (28) above, the generation and display means has the fourth symbol variable display area which is one area partitioned by the variable display area section forming means. The display information image is generated and displayed. Therefore, the fourth symbol variation display in the variation display region of the fourth symbol included in the display information image can be seen, and the more interesting fourth symbol variation display can be provided.

(29) In the gaming machine according to any one of (26) to (28),
The generation display unit includes a prediction image generation display unit that generates and displays a prediction image for predicting the variation stop timing of the fourth symbol in the variation display region of the fourth symbol,
When the variation display result of the 4th pattern is advantageous to the player, it is provided with a ball changing means arranged in a game area where the game ball can be thrown in, so that the game ball can enter or can enter more easily. A gaming machine characterized by

  According to the gaming machine described in (29), the predicted image generation / display unit generates and displays a predicted image for predicting the variation stop timing of the fourth symbol in the variation display region of the fourth symbol. In the game area into which the game ball is to be placed, there is provided an entry variable means for allowing the game ball to enter or easier to enter when the variation display result of the fourth pattern is advantageous to the player. In other words, since a predicted image for predicting the variation stop timing of the fourth symbol is displayed at the time of the variation display of the fourth symbol, the player fires a game ball at the predicted variation stop timing of the fourth symbol. Therefore, the game ball is not wasted, and the game ball can be launched aiming at the advantageous state of the incoming ball changing means, which is excellent in gaming properties.

(30) In the gaming machine according to (29),
Comprising an instruction input means for receiving an instruction input from a player;
The predicted image generation / display unit is capable of generating a plurality of types of the predicted images, and includes a predicted image selection unit that selects a predicted image according to an instruction from the instruction input unit from the plurality of types of predicted images. A gaming machine characterized by having it.

  According to the gaming machine described in (30), the instruction input means receives an instruction input from the player. The predicted image selection unit selects a predicted image corresponding to an instruction from the instruction input unit from among a plurality of types of predicted images. Therefore, the player can enjoy the pleasure of selecting a desired predicted image, such as selecting a predicted image according to his / her preference, or selecting an easy-to-understand predicted image, and is more excellent in game play. .

(31) First variation display means for variably displaying the first symbol on the first display unit based on the establishment of the first start condition and displaying the variation stop result on the first display unit after a predetermined time has elapsed. ,
Based on the establishment of the second start condition, a second symbol of a different type from the first symbol is variably displayed on the second display portion, and the fluctuation stop result is displayed on the second display portion after a predetermined time has elapsed. Second fluctuation display means separate from the first fluctuation display means;
A second symbol variation display hold display means separate from the first variation display means for displaying the number of suspensions of fluctuation display of the second symbol;
In a gaming machine equipped with
A variable display area section forming means for partitioning the first display section into a plurality of variable display areas;
Generation for generating and displaying the number-of-holding decoration image in which the number of holdings for the variable display of the second symbol is decoratively displayed and the image for the first symbol are divided into the respective regions formed by the variable display region partitioning means. Display means;
Display control means for controlling fluctuation display between the first symbol and the hold number decoration image on the first fluctuation display means and the second symbol on the second fluctuation display means;
Specific gaming state detection means for detecting an advantageous gaming state advantageous over the normal gaming state;
A hold number decoration image is displayed on the first display unit based on the detection of the advantageous game state by the specific game state detection means, and the hold number decoration is displayed when the advantageous game state is not detected by the specific game state detection means. Display variable means for controlling the variable display area section forming means and the generation display means so as not to display an image on the first display section;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the gaming machine described in (31), the first variation display means displays the first symbol on the first display unit based on the establishment of the first start condition, and the variation after a predetermined time has elapsed. The stop result is displayed on the first display unit. The second fluctuation display means, which is separate from the first fluctuation display means, variably displays, on the second display section, a second symbol of a type different from the first symbol based on the establishment of the second start condition. After the elapse of time, the fluctuation stop result is displayed on the second display unit. The second symbol variation display hold display means, which is separate from the first variation display means, displays the number of suspensions of the second symbol variation display. The variable display area section forming means partitions the first display section into a plurality of variable display areas. The generation display means generates the hold number decoration image in which the variable symbol hold display number of the second symbol is decoratively displayed and the image of the first symbol divided into each area formed by the variable display area partition formation unit. indicate. The display control unit controls the variable display of the first symbol and the hold number decoration image on the first variation display unit and the second symbol on the second variation display unit. The specific gaming state detection means detects an advantageous gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state. The display variable means displays the hold number decoration image on the first display unit based on the detection of the advantageous gaming state by the specific gaming state detection means, and holds when the advantageous gaming state is not detected by the specific gaming state detection means. The variable display area section forming unit and the generation display unit are controlled so that the number decoration image is not displayed on the first display unit. Therefore, when an advantageous gaming state (for example, a probability change state) is detected, the hold number decoration image can be displayed on the first display unit, and the variable display hold number of the second symbol represented by the hold number decoration image is displayed. Can inform the player. As a result, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest of the game due to overlooking the number of variable display suspensions of the second symbol.

(32) First fluctuation display means for fluctuating and displaying the first symbol on the first display section based on the establishment of the first start condition and displaying the fluctuation stop result on the first display section after a predetermined time has elapsed. ,
Based on the establishment of the second start condition, a second symbol of a different type from the first symbol is variably displayed on the second display portion, and the fluctuation stop result is displayed on the second display portion after a predetermined time has elapsed. Second fluctuation display means separate from the first fluctuation display means;
A second symbol variation display hold display means separate from the first variation display means for displaying the number of suspensions of fluctuation display of the second symbol;
In a gaming machine equipped with
A variable display area section forming means for partitioning the first display section into a plurality of variable display areas;
Generation for generating and displaying the number-of-holding decoration image in which the number of holdings for the variable display of the second symbol is decoratively displayed and the image for the first symbol are divided into the respective regions formed by the variable display region partitioning means. Display means;
Display control means for controlling fluctuation display between the first symbol and the hold number decoration image on the first fluctuation display means and the second symbol on the second fluctuation display means;
Specific gaming state detection means for detecting an advantageous gaming state advantageous over the normal gaming state;
The variable display area section forming means and the generation display means so as to change the display mode of the reserved number decoration image displayed on the first display unit based on the detection of the advantageous gaming state by the specific gaming state detection means. Display variable means for controlling
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the gaming machine described in (32), the first variation display means displays the first symbol on the first display unit based on the establishment of the first start condition, and the variation after a predetermined time has elapsed. The stop result is displayed on the first display unit. The second fluctuation display means, which is separate from the first fluctuation display means, variably displays, on the second display section, a second symbol of a type different from the first symbol based on the establishment of the second start condition. After the elapse of time, the fluctuation stop result is displayed on the second display unit. The second symbol variation display hold display means, which is separate from the first variation display means, displays the number of suspensions of the second symbol variation display. The variable display area section forming means partitions the first display section into a plurality of variable display areas. The generation display means generates the hold number decoration image in which the variable symbol hold display number of the second symbol is decoratively displayed and the image of the first symbol divided into each area formed by the variable display area partition formation unit. indicate. The display control unit controls the variable display of the first symbol and the hold number decoration image on the first variation display unit and the second symbol on the second variation display unit. The specific gaming state detection means detects an advantageous gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state. The variable display means includes a variable display area section forming means and a generation display so as to change the display mode of the reserved number decoration image displayed on the first display section based on the detection of the advantageous gaming state by the specific gaming state detection means. Control means. Therefore, when an advantageous gaming state (for example, a probability change state) is detected, the display mode of the reserved number decoration image displayed on the first display unit can be changed (changed). The change can give the player an opportunity to pay attention to the hold number decoration image, and can clearly notify the player of the variable display hold number of the second symbol. As a result, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest of the game due to overlooking the number of variable display suspensions of the second symbol.

(33) In the gaming machine according to (31) or (32),
The generation and display means displays the hold number decoration image in a variable manner, and the result is a variable display result of the second pattern which is advantageous when the result stops with the content indicating the number, and represents the hold number at the present time. When the variable display result of the hold number decoration image is stopped in a mode other than the content indicating the number, the hold number decoration image change display for displaying the hold number decoration image in a variable manner so as to be a variable display result of the second pattern which is not advantageous. A gaming machine characterized by comprising means.

  According to the gaming machine described in the above (33), the reserved number decoration image fluctuation display means displays the hold number decoration image in a variable manner, and the second design is advantageous when the result stops with the content indicating the number. This is a variable display result of the second symbol, which represents the number of holds at the present time, and is not advantageous when the change display result of the hold number decoration image is stopped in a mode other than the content indicating the number. Thus, the hold number decoration image is variably displayed. Accordingly, it is possible to simultaneously display the variation display result of the second symbol and the current number of holds. That is, when the variation display result of the number-of-holds decoration image is stopped with the content indicating the number, it can be expressed that the variation display result of the advantageous second symbol and the current number of holds, It is more playable.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, the variable information is displayed on the display unit so that the identification information is variably displayed based on the establishment of the start condition, and the variable stop result is displayed on the display unit after a predetermined time has elapsed. A variable display area section forming means for partitioning a section into a plurality of variable display areas, and a plurality of types of identification information for giving different game values to a player when a predetermined stop result is obtained. Based on the establishment of a predetermined variable condition, generation display means for generating and displaying the plurality of variable display areas for each type, display control means for controlling variable display of a plurality of types of identification information on the variable display means, and And a display variable means for controlling the variable display area section forming means or the generation display means so as to change a predetermined variable display area of the plurality of variable display areas or a display mode of the area. Based on the establishment of a predetermined variable condition, the desired variable display area or the display mode of the area can be easily changed, and the player can watch the variable display area or the display mode of the area that has been changed and easily viewed. . That is, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to difficulty in seeing the desired variation display area or the display mode of the area. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can dramatically improve the interest of the game.

  Hereinafter, various embodiments of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as “pachinko machine”) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  The pachinko machine of Example 1 is demonstrated in detail based on drawing. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. However, FIG. 2 shows a state in which the lower plate unit 13 is detached from the inner frame 12 for convenience.

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

  The outer frame 11 is formed in a rectangular shape as a whole by a wooden plate material, and each plate material is assembled by a detachable fastener such as a small screw. In the present embodiment, the outer dimension of the outer frame 11 is 809 mm (inner dimension 771 mm) and the outer dimension in the left and right direction is 518 mm (inner dimension 480 mm). The outer frame 11 may be made of a light metal such as resin or aluminum.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The variable display device unit 35 variably displays a first symbol (for example, a special symbol) as identification information on the first symbol display unit 43a of the display screen 43 with a winning at the first start port 33 as a trigger. A display device 42 that variably displays a second symbol (for example, a normal symbol) on the second symbol display unit 43 b of the display screen 43 using the passage of the two start ports 34 as a trigger is provided.

  The display device 42 is configured as a liquid crystal display device, and display contents (various display contents including the first symbol and the second symbol) are controlled by a display control device 45 described later. In the second symbol display section 43b of the display screen 43 of the display device 42, as shown in FIG. 4, for example, the second symbols represented by “◯” and “x” are variably displayed. Further, the center frame 47 includes a plurality of (four in this embodiment) hold lamps 44 indicating the hold of the variation display of the second symbol. Each time the game ball passes through the second start opening 34, for example, the second symbol (ordinary symbol) of the second symbol display unit 43b of the display device 42 fluctuates, and the first symbol is displayed when the variation display stops at a predetermined symbol. The starting port 33 is configured to be activated (opened) for a predetermined time. The number of times that the game ball has passed through the second start opening 34 is held up to a maximum of 4 times, and the number of times the game ball is held is lit and displayed by the hold lamp 44. The hold lamp 44 may be configured to be variably displayed on a part of the display device 42 in addition to a configuration that is variably displayed by switching lighting of a plurality of lamps. In addition, the 2nd symbol display part 43b of the display apparatus 42 mentioned above corresponds to the normal identification information fluctuation | variation display means in this invention.

  In addition, in the first symbol display portion 43a of the display screen 43 of the display device 42, for example, three symbol rows of left, middle, and right are displayed. Each symbol row is composed of a plurality of symbols, and these symbols are variably displayed on the display device 42 so as to be scrolled for each symbol row. In the present embodiment, the display device 42 (liquid crystal display device) includes a large liquid crystal display having an 8-inch size. A center frame 47 is disposed in the variable display device unit 35 so as to surround the display device 42. The display device 42 described above corresponds to the fluctuation display means in the present invention, the first symbol display portion 43a of the display device 42 described above corresponds to the identification information fluctuation display means in the present invention, and the display control device 45 described above is provided. This corresponds to the display control means in the present invention.

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

  In addition, the 1st symbol is for granting a profit for the player in a special gaming state, and the 2nd symbol is a profit smaller than the 1st symbol (a benefit of opening the first start port 33). It is for granting.

  The game board 30 is also provided with a rail unit 50 for guiding the game ball launched from the game ball launching device 38 to the upper part of the game board 30, and is released in accordance with the turning operation of the game ball launch handle 18. The played game balls are guided to a predetermined game area through the rail unit 50. The rail unit 50 is formed of a ring-shaped resin molded product (for example, a molded product added with fluororesin), and has an inner rail 51 and an outer rail 52 that are integrally formed in an inner and outer double. . In addition, since the rail unit 50 is shape | molded by adding a fluororesin, it can reduce the frictional resistance of the game ball about the back surface 50a shown in FIG. The inner rail 51 is formed in a substantially annular shape except for about 1/4 of the upper part, and the outer rail 52 is formed so that a part (mainly the left side) faces the inner rail 51. In this case, a guide rail is constituted by the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52, and a spherical guide passage is formed by a portion (the left portion toward the left) where the rails 51 and 52 are parallel to each other with a predetermined interval. The ball guide passage is formed in a groove shape having a contact surface with the game board 30, that is, a groove shape in which the front side is opened.

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

  An arc-shaped flange 56 projecting outward is formed on the outer peripheral portion of the rail unit 50. The flange 56 constitutes a mounting surface for the game board 30. When the rail unit 50 is attached to the game board 30, the flange 56 is brought into contact with the game board 30, and in this state, screws or the like are inserted into the plurality of through holes formed in the flange 56 and the game board 30. The rail unit 50 is fastened to 30. In this embodiment, in order to firmly fasten at least the left side of the rail unit 50 to the game board 30, the left side of the rail unit 50 is fastened to the game board 30 with more screws than the right side. Adhesiveness to the game board 30 on the left side can be improved, and a game ball can be improved. This is because if the left side of the rail unit 50 is wobbled with respect to the game board 30, the momentum of the game ball emitted to the rail unit 50 is absorbed by the wobble.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the game area is a region surrounded by the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52 as viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, except for a guide rail region that is a parallel part of the inner and outer rails 51 and 52. As an area. Accordingly, since the game area does not include the guide rail portion, the left limit position toward the game area is specified not by the outer rail 52 but by the inner rail 51. Similarly, the right limit position toward the game area is specified by the inner rail 51. The lower limit position of the game area is specified by the lower end position of the game board 30. The upper limit position of the game area is specified by the outer rail 52.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the width of the game area (maximum width in the left-right direction) is 418 mm, and the height of the game area (maximum width in the vertical direction) is 445 mm.

  Here, the width of the gaming area is preferably at least 380 mm. More preferably, it is 390 mm or more, 400 mm or more, 410 mm or more, 420 mm or more, 430 mm or more, 440 mm or more, 450 mm or more, and further 460 mm or more. Of course, it may be 470 mm or more. That is, the width of the game area is preferably as large as possible from the viewpoint of expanding the game area. The height of the game area is preferably at least 400 mm. More preferably, it is 410 mm or more, 420 mm or more, 430 mm or more, 440 mm or more, 450 mm or more, and further 460 mm or more. Of course, it is good also as 470 mm or more, 480 mm or more, and 490 mm or more. In other words, 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. Furthermore, it may be 80% or more.

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

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

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

  In the case of this pachinko machine 10, it has already been described that the game area is greatly expanded 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 so as to ensure a sufficiently long ball guiding distance. Thereby, the game ball launched from the game ball launcher 38 can be guided to the guide rail in a more stable state. In this case, in particular, the launch rail 61 is formed so as to extend from the launch position of the game ball launcher 38 to a position beyond the center position (out port 36) of the game area.

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

  When the foul spheres flow backward in the guide rail, most of them flow along the outer rail 52 and fall downward when reaching the lower end of the outer rail 52. There is also a thing that jumps to the inner rail 51 side. At this time, the splashed foul ball hits the convex portion 57 at the entrance of the ball guide passage and is guided to the foul ball passage 63. Thereby, all of the foul balls are surely guided to the foul ball passage 63. This suppresses interference between the foul ball and the next game ball to be launched.

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

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

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

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

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

  Here, the front frame set 14 described above will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5 is a rear view of the front frame set 14. The front frame set 14 is formed with a substantially elliptical window 101 so that most of the game area can be viewed from the outside. Specifically, the window portion 101 has a shape in which a substantially central portion on the left and right sides is curved relatively gently as compared with the upper and lower sides. The substantially central portion may be linear. In the present embodiment, the distance between the upper end of the window portion 101 (the uppermost portion of the outer rail 52 and the upper end of the game area) and the upper end of the front frame set 14 (the vertical width of the so-called upper frame portion) is 61 mm. It is significantly shorter than the prior art having an upper frame width of about 85 mm to 95 mm. As a result, the upper area of the game area can be easily secured, and the large-sized variable display device unit 35 can be arranged relatively upward. The distance between the upper end of the front frame set 14 is desirably 80 mm or less, more desirably 70 mm or less, and further desirably 60 mm or less. Of course, as long as a predetermined strength can be ensured, it may be 50 mm or less.

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

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

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

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the vicinity of the small window 107 on the left side of the front frame set 14 is prevented from protruding more than necessary to the front side (the front side of the paper in FIG. 1). Thus, when a game ball is lent directly to the upper plate 19 from the card sand ball lending device provided on the left side of the pachinko machine 10, the tip of the nose portion of the ball lending device (so-called elephant nose) is discharged. An exit can be suitably located in the upper position of the top plate 19, and the game ball lent from the nose part of the said ball lending apparatus can be received by the top plate 19. FIG.

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

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

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

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the game area is expanded. Therefore, when the front frame set 14 is closed, one of the guide rails configured by the inner and outer rails 52 and 53 is used. The part is covered with the front frame set 14. Therefore, in the guide rail, a portion where the open side on the front side cannot be covered with the glass 137 is formed. In such a case, for example, when the game ball launched from the game ball launching device 38 returns without reaching the return ball prevention member 53, the game ball spills out (jumps out) from the guide rail, or the outer rail 52 and the glass. 137. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a rail cover 140 for covering the front side open portion of the guide rail is attached to the front frame set 14.

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

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

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

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

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

  First, an overall outline of the rear configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. In the pachinko machine 10, various control boards are arranged on the back side (actually the back side of the inner frame 12 and the game board 30) so as to be arranged vertically or horizontally, or to be stacked in front and back, A game ball supply device (payout mechanism) for supplying game balls, a protective cover made of resin, and the like are attached. In this embodiment, various control boards are divided into two mounting bases to form two control board units, and these control board units are individually attached to the inner frame 12 or the back of the game board 30. ing. In this case, the main board and the sound lamp control board are mounted on one mounting base to form a unit, and the dispensing control board, launch control board, and power supply board are mounted on the other mounting base to form a unit. Here, for convenience, the former unit is referred to as “first control board unit 201”, and the latter unit is referred to as “second control board unit 202”.

  Further, since the dispensing mechanism and the protective cover are integrated as one unit, and the resin portion is generally referred to as a back pack, the unit is referred to as a “back pack unit 203” here. The detailed configuration of each unit 201 to 203 will be described later.

  The first control board unit 201, the second control board unit 202, and the back pack unit 203 are configured to be detachable without using any tools or the like in units of units. It is provided and can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 12 or the back surface of the game board 30. This is also a device for making it possible to easily check a hidden configuration or the like even if the units 201 to 203 and other configurations are arranged one behind the other.

  Actually, the units 201 to 203 are arranged and attached as shown in the schematic diagram of FIG. In FIG. 8, the first control board unit 201 having a substantially L shape is arranged at the approximate center of the pachinko machine 10, and the second control board unit 202 is arranged below the first control board unit 201. Further, the back pack unit 203 is arranged in a region partially overlapping the first control board unit 201.

  Specifically, the first control board unit 201 is provided with a support shaft part M1 at the left end portion when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the first control board unit 201 is centered on the axis A by the support shaft part M1. It can be opened and closed. Further, the first control board unit 201 is provided with a fastening portion M2 made of a ny latch or the like at the right end portion thereof (that is, the side opposite to the support shaft portion, more specifically, the open end side), and the locking claw portion M3 at the upper end portion. The first control board unit 201 is fixedly held to the main body of the pachinko machine by the fastening part M2 and the locking claw part M3.

  Further, the second control board unit 202 is provided with a support shaft part M4 at the right end when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the second control board unit 202 opens and closes around the axis B by the support shaft part M4. It is possible. Further, the second control board unit 202 is provided with a fastening portion M5 made of a ny latch or the like at the left end portion thereof (that is, the side opposite to the support shaft portion, more specifically, the open end side). 2 The control board unit 202 is fixedly held to the pachinko machine body.

  Further, the back pack unit 203 is provided with a support shaft portion M6 at the right end when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the back pack unit 203 can be opened and closed around the axis C by the support shaft portion M6. Yes. Further, the back pack unit 203 is provided with a fastening portion M7 made of a ny latch or the like 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. , And the back pack unit 203 is fixedly held to the main body of the pachinko machine by the fastening part M7 and the locking parts M8, M9.

  In this case, the development directions of the units 201 to 203 are not the same, and the first control board unit 201 opens to the left when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, whereas the second control board unit 202 and the back pack unit. 203 is configured to open to the right.

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

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

  A variable display device unit 35 is disposed in the center of the game board 30. In the variable display device unit 35, a frame cover 213 made of resin (for example, made of ABS) that covers the center frame 47 (see FIG. 3) from behind is provided to protrude rearward, and at the rear end of the frame cover 213, A 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, corresponding to the above-described game board opening of the general winning opening 31, the variable winning apparatus 32, and the first starting opening 33 (see FIG. 3 respectively), and 1 on the downstream side. A collection passage 216 that collects at a place is formed. Further, a discharge passage board 217 made of resin (for example, made of polycarbonate resin) is attached to the inner frame 12 below the game board 30, and a discharge ball is sent to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 in the discharge passage board 217. A discharge passage 218 for guiding is formed. Therefore, as illustrated in phantom lines in FIG. 9, all the game balls won in the general winning opening 31 etc. gather through the collection passage 216 of the back frame set 215, and further the discharge passage 218 of the discharge passage board 217. Through the pachinko machine 10. In addition, the out port 36 (see FIG. 3) similarly communicates with the discharge passage 218, and the game balls that have not won any prize opening are discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 through the discharge passage 218.

  In the above configuration, with the lower end surface of the game board 30 as a boundary, a back frame set 215 (collection passage 216) is provided above, and a discharge passage board 217 (discharge passage 218) is provided below. The game board 30 is provided without overlapping (overlap) in the front-rear direction. Therefore, when removing the game board 30 from the inner frame 12, there is no inconvenience that the discharge passage board 217 prevents the game board from being removed.

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

  In addition, on the back surface of the game board 30, a winning detection mechanism for detecting the passage of game balls such as various winning holes is provided. Specifically, a prize opening switch 221 is provided at a position corresponding to the general prize opening 31 on the front side of the game board 30, and a specific area switch 222 and a count switch 223 are provided in the variable prize winning device 32. The specific area switch 222 is a switch 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), and the count switch 223 displays the winning ball. It is a switch to count. An operation port switch 224 is provided at a position corresponding to the first start port 33, and a gate switch 225 is provided at a position corresponding to the second start port 34. The operating port switch 224 described above corresponds to a winning detection means in the present invention.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the first control board unit 201 will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 is a front view of the first control board unit 201, FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the unit 201, FIG. 15 is an exploded perspective view of the unit 201, and FIG. 16 is an exploded perspective view of the unit 201 viewed from the back. .

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

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

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

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

  The main control device 261 (main substrate) is arranged in a landscape orientation on one board mounting surface 252 and the audio lamp control device 262 (audio lamp control board) is arranged in a portrait orientation on the other substrate mounting surface 253. It is arranged in the direction. In particular, the main control device 261 is disposed on the near side as viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the sound lamp control device 262 is disposed on the back side. In this case, since the substrate mounting surfaces 252 and 253 are formed with steps in the front-rear direction, the control devices 261 and 262 are mounted with the main controller 261 and the sound lamp controller 262 mounted on the substrate mounting surfaces 252 and 253. Are arranged with a part of them stacked one after 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 thereof (about １ ／ in the present embodiment) is floated. Therefore, the sound lamp control device 262 can be extended to an area overlapping with the main control device 261, and the enlargement of the control board can be dealt with satisfactorily. In addition, each control device can be installed efficiently. Further, when the first control board unit 201 is mounted on the game board 30, a space is secured behind the board mounting surface 252 so that the variable winning device 32 and its electric wiring can be installed without difficulty.

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

  The mounting base 251 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 256 on the left end surface of FIG. 14 and the like. By attaching the support shafts 256 to the support fitting 231 shown in FIG. The game board 30 is supported so that it can be opened and closed. Further, the mounting base 251 is provided with a pair of upper and lower nai latches 257 as fasteners at the right end portion and a long hole 258 at the upper end portion, and the nai latch 257 is fitted into the fastening hole 232 shown in FIG. The first control board unit 201 is fixed to the game board 30 by locking the locking claw pieces 233 shown in FIG. The support fitting 231 and the support shaft 256 are in the support shaft portion M1 of FIG. 8, the fastened hole 232 and the ny latch 257 are in the fastening portion M2, the locking claw piece 233 and the long hole 258 are in the locking claw portion M3, Each corresponds.

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

  The second control board unit 202 has a horizontally long mounting base 301 on which a payout control device 311, a firing control device 312, a power supply device 313 and a card unit connection board 314 are mounted. The payout control device 311, the launch control device 312, and the power supply device 313 are equipped with a control board including a central control CPU, ROM, RAM, various ports and the like as is well known. The payout of prize balls and rental balls is controlled by the substrate. The launch control board of the launch control apparatus 312 controls the launch motor 229 in accordance with the operation of the game ball launch handle 18 by the player, and the power supply board of the power supply apparatus 313 provides a predetermined power supply voltage required by various control apparatuses. Is generated and output. The card unit connection board 314 is electrically connected to the ball lending operation unit 120 (see FIG. 1) on the front surface of the pachinko machine and a card unit (not shown), and receives a ball lending operation command by the player and pays it out. Is output. Note that the card unit connection board 314 is not necessary in a cash machine in which game balls are lent directly to the upper plate from a ball lending device or the like 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 configured to be accommodated in substrate boxes 315, 316, 317, and 318 made of a transparent resin material, respectively. In particular, in the dispensing control device 311, similarly to the main control device 261 described above, the box base and the box cover constituting the substrate box 315 (encapsulating means) are connected by the sealing unit 319 (sealing means) so that they cannot be opened. Thus, the substrate box 315 is sealed.

  The payout control device 311 is provided with a state return switch 321. For example, when the state return switch 321 is pressed when a payout error occurs, such as a ball jam in the payout motor unit, the payout motor is rotated forward and reverse so that the ball jam is eliminated (return to the normal state). It has become.

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

  The mounting base 301 is made of, for example, a colorless and transparent resin molded product, and a flat board mounting surface 302 is provided on the surface thereof. In this case, the launch control device 312, the power supply device 313 and the card unit connection board 314 are directly mounted side by side on the board mounting surface 302 of the mounting base 301, and the payout control apparatus 311 is mounted on the board box 317 of the power supply apparatus 313. Has been.

  Further, the mounting base 301 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 305 at the right end in FIG. 17 and the like. By inserting these support shafts 305 into the support hole 237 shown in FIG. 2 The control board unit 202 is supported to be openable and closable with respect to the inner frame 12. In addition, the mounting base 301 is provided with a pair of upper and lower nai latches 306 as fasteners at the left end portion. By fitting the nai latch 306 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 portion 237 and the support shaft 305 correspond to the support shaft portion M4 in FIG. 8, and the fastened hole 239 and the ny latch 306 correspond to the fastening portion M5, respectively.

  Next, the configuration of the back pack unit 203 will be described. The back pack unit 203 is formed by integrating a resin-molded back pack 351 and a game ball payout mechanism 352. FIG. 20 shows a front view of the back pack unit 203, and FIG. 21 shows an exploded perspective view thereof. Show.

  The back pack 351 is integrally formed of, for example, ABS resin, and includes a substantially flat base portion 353 and a protective cover portion 354 that protrudes rearward of the pachinko machine and has a horizontally long substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. The protective cover portion 354 has a shape in which the left and right side surfaces and the upper surface are closed and only the lower surface is opened, and has a size sufficient to surround at least the variable display device unit 35 (however, in the present embodiment, the sound 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 portion 352 is disposed on the base portion 353 so as to bypass the protective cover portion 354. That is, a tank 355 opened upward is provided at the uppermost portion of the back pack 351, and game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are sequentially supplied to the tank 355. Below the tank 355, for example, a tank rail 356 that has two rows (two rows) of ball passages in the horizontal direction and that is gently inclined toward the downstream side is connected. Further, the tank rail 356 is arranged vertically on the downstream side of the tank rail 356. A case rail 357 is connected. The payout device 358 is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 357, and a required number of game balls are paid out appropriately according to a predetermined electrical configuration such as a payout motor. The game balls paid out from the payout device 358 are supplied to the upper plate 19 through the payout passage 359 and the like shown in FIG.

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

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

  In addition, a rectifying plate 367 is disposed on the rail body 361 so as to cover the ceiling portion of the downstream half. The rectifying plate 367 has a bowed shape so as to limit the height of the ball passage in the tank rail 356 toward the downstream side, and a convex portion 368 extending in the longitudinal direction is formed on the lower surface thereof. . Thereby, each game ball flowing in the tank rail 356 finally flows out downstream without being stacked up and down. Therefore, even if a large group of game balls flow into the tank rail 356, the game balls are prevented from being bitten and the ball clogging in the tank rail 356 is eliminated. The rail body 361 is formed of a black conductive polycarbonate resin, whereas the rectifying plate 367 is formed of a transparent polycarbonate resin. The rectifying plate 367 is detachably provided. By removing the rectifying plate 367, maintenance in the tank rail 356 can be easily performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The main control device 261 of the pachinko machine 10 is equipped with a CPU 501 as a one-chip microcomputer that is an arithmetic device. The CPU 501 includes a ROM 502 that stores various control programs executed by the CPU 501 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 502 is executed. A RAM 503 and various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are incorporated.

  The RAM 503 has a configuration in which data can be retained (backed up) by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 313 even after the pachinko machine 10 is turned off. The RAM 503 temporarily stores various data and the like. In addition to the memory and area for this purpose, a backup area 503a is provided.

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

  An input / output port 505 is connected to the CPU 501 incorporating the ROM 502 and RAM 503 via a bus line 504 including an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 505 is connected to a RAM erasing switch circuit 643, a payout control device 311, a display control device 45, and other switch groups (not shown).

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

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

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

  An input / output port 515 is connected to the CPU 511 incorporating the ROM 512 and the RAM 513 through a bus line 514 including an address bus and a data bus. A RAM erase switch circuit 543, a main control device 261, a firing control device 312, a payout motor 358a, and the like are connected to the input / output port 515, respectively.

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

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

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

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

  The power supply unit 313 includes a power supply unit 541 for supplying power to each part of the pachinko machine 10, a power failure monitoring circuit 542 for monitoring power interruption due to a power failure, and a RAM erase switch connected to the RAM erase switch 323. A circuit 543. The power supply unit 541 supplies necessary operation power to the main control device 261, the payout control device 311 and the like through a power supply path (not shown). As an outline, the power supply unit 541 takes in an AC 24 volt power supply supplied from the outside, and supplies a + 12V power supply for driving various switches, motors, etc., a + 5V power supply for logic, a backup power supply for RAM backup, and the like. The + 12V power source, the + 5V power source, and the backup power source are supplied to the main control device 261, the payout control device 311 and the like. Note that operation power (+12 V power, +5 V power, etc.) is supplied to the launch control device 312 via the payout control device 311.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 542 is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal S1 to each NMl terminal of the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 and the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 542 monitors the voltage of AC 5 volts in the power supply unit 541, and determines that a power failure (power failure) has occurred when the time when this voltage has become less than 5 volts exceeds, for example, 20 milliseconds. The power failure signal S1 is output to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. Based on the output of the power failure signal S1, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 recognize the occurrence of the power failure and execute the power failure processing (NMI interrupt processing in FIG. 33).

  In addition, even after the time when the AC 5 volts monitored by the power supply unit 541 becomes less than 5 volts exceeds 20 milliseconds, the power supply unit 541 has a sufficient time to execute the power failure process. The control system is configured to maintain the output of 5 volts, which is the drive voltage of the control system, at a normal value. Therefore, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 can normally execute and complete the power failure process.

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, the CPU 501 in the main control device 261 performs lottery (big hit lottery) of the display device 42 and setting of symbol display using various counter information in the game. 25, the jackpot random number counter C1 used for the jackpot lottery of the display device 42, the jackpot symbol counter C2 used for the selection of the jackpot symbol of the display device 42, and the reach lottery when the display device 42 changes and changes Reach random number counter C3 used for initial value, random number initial value counter CINI used for initial value setting of jackpot random number counter C1, variation type counters CS1 and CS2 used for variation pattern selection of display device 42, left column, middle column And the left, middle and right out symbol counters CL, CM, CR used to set each out symbol in the right column; To have. Each counter described above is constituted by a program executed by the CPU 501.

  Among these, the counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS1 and CS2 each have a loop in which “1” is added to the previous value (hereinafter referred to as “update”) and returns to “0” after reaching the maximum value. It is a counter. Further, the out symbol counters CL, CM, CR are configured such that register values are added using an R register (refresh register) in the CPU 501, and as a result, numerical values change randomly. Each counter is periodically updated, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 503. The RAM 503 is provided with a holding ball storage area including one execution area and four holding areas (holding first to fourth areas). In each of these areas, the first start port 33 is provided. Each value of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 is stored in time series in accordance with the winning history of the game balls.

  For details of each counter, the jackpot random number counter C1 is, for example, sequentially incremented by “1” within a range of “0” to “676” and returns to “0” after reaching the maximum value (that is, “676”). It has become. In particular, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the big hit random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 676), and is updated once for each timer interruption and updated repeatedly within the remaining time of normal processing. . The jackpot random number counter C1 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in this embodiment) and stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the first start port 33. The number of random number values that are jackpots is set at low probability and high probability, and the number of random number values that are jackpots at low probability is 2, and the value is “337,673”. There are 10 random numbers that are big hits at high probability, and the values are “67, 131, 199, 289, 337, 401, 463, 523, 601, 661”. High probability means a state where the jackpot is won by a predetermined probability variation pattern and the subsequent jackpot probability is increased as added value, so-called “probability”, and normal time (low probability) is This is the time when it is not in a probable state.

  The jackpot symbol counter C2 determines the symbol at the time when the fluctuation of the display device 42 is stopped in the case of a jackpot. In the present embodiment, the display device 42 has five effective lines, and a specific symbol (main symbol). Since 10 are set, 50 counter values (0 to 49) are prepared. That is, the jackpot symbol counter C2 is incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 49, and reaches a maximum value (that is, 49) and then returns to 0. The jackpot symbol counter C2 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in this embodiment), and stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the first start port 33.

  Further, the reach random number counter C3 is configured to increment one by one within a range of 0 to 238, for example, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 238). In the present embodiment, the reach random number counter C3 causes the final stop symbol after the occurrence of reach to stop by shifting the last stop symbol by one before and after the reach symbol, and the final stop symbol after the occurrence of reach also reaches the reach symbol. “Reach other than front / rear off” that stops other than before and “completely out” that does not generate reach, for example, C3 = 0, 1 corresponds to front / rear reach, and C3 = 2-21 It corresponds to reach other than front / rear detachment, and C3 = 22 to 238 corresponds to complete detachment. The reach drawing may be set individually according to the state of the lottery probability of the display device 42, the number of operation suspension balls at the start of the change, and the like. The reach random number counter C3 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in this embodiment) and stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the first start port 33.

  Further, one of the two variation type counters CS1 and CS2 is incremented by one within a range of 0 to 198, for example, and reaches a maximum value (that is, 198) and then returns to 0. For example, the other variation type counter CS2 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 240, for example, and reaches the maximum value (that is, 240) and then returns to 0. In the following description, CS1 is also referred to as “first variation type counter”, and CS2 is also referred to as “second variation type counter”. The first variation type counter CS1 determines the reach type of the first symbol such as so-called normal reach, super reach, premium reach, and other rough symbol variation modes, and the second variation type counter CS2 determines the final stop symbol ( In the present embodiment, a finer symbol variation mode such as an elapsed time (in other words, the number of variation symbols) until the middle symbol) stops is determined. Accordingly, 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 the combination of the first variation type counter CS1 and the stop symbol.

  The variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are updated once every time a normal process to be described later is executed once, and are repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the normal process. Then, the buffer values of CS1 and CS2 are acquired when the display device 42 determines the variation pattern when the first symbol variation starts.

  The left, middle, and right out symbol counters CL, CM, and CR are stopped symbols (the first symbol in the left column, the first symbol in the middle column, and the first symbol in the right column when the big win lottery of the display device 42 is lost. Since each of the main symbols and sub-designs is displayed in each column, one of the 20 first symbols is displayed in each column, so 20 counter values (0 to 19) each. Is prepared. The left, upper, middle and lower symbols are determined by the out symbol counter CL, the upper, middle and lower symbols are determined by the out symbol counter CM, and the right symbol column is determined by the out symbol counter CR. The top, middle and bottom symbols are determined.

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

  The size and range of each counter is only an example and can be arbitrarily changed. However, it is desirable that the big hit random number counter C1, the reach random number counter C3, and the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are all different prime numbers and are not synchronized in any case.

  Although not shown, the second symbol random number counter C4 is used for the lottery of the second symbol of the second symbol display unit 43b of the display device 42. The second symbol random number counter C4 is configured as a loop counter that is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 250, for example, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 250). The second symbol random number counter C4 is periodically updated (once every timer interruption in the present embodiment), and is acquired when the game ball passes through the second start port 34 on either the left or right side. The number of random number values to be won is 149, and the range is “5 to 153”.

  Next, each control process executed by the CPU 501 in the main controller 261 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. The processing of the CPU 501 is broadly divided into main processing that is started when the power is turned on, timer interruption processing that is started periodically (in this embodiment, at a cycle of 2 msec), and power failure to the NMl terminal (non-maskable terminal). There is an NMI interrupt process activated by signal input. For convenience of explanation, the timer interrupt process and the NMI interrupt process will be described first, and then the main process will be taxed.

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

  In FIG. 31, first, in step S601, reading processing of various winning switches is executed. That is, the state of various switches (except for the RAM erase switch 323) connected to the main controller 261 is read, and the state of the switch is determined and the detection information (winning detection information) is stored.

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

  Thereafter, in step S604, a start winning process associated with winning in the first start port 33 is executed. This start winning process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 32. In step S701, whether or not the game ball has won the first start opening 33 is determined based on the detection information of the operation opening switch 224. When it is determined that the game ball has won the first start opening 33, in the subsequent step S702, it is determined whether or not the number N of operation pending balls of the display device 42 is less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment). Determine. The process proceeds to step S703 on the condition that there is a winning at the first start port 33 and the number N of activated balls is <4, and the number N of activated balls is incremented by one.

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

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

  That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal S1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 to the NMI terminal of the CPU 501 in the main controller 261. Then, the CPU 501 interrupts the control being executed and starts the NMI interrupt process of FIG. 33 is stored in the ROM 502 of the main controller 261. For a predetermined time after the power failure signal S1 is output, power is supplied from the power supply unit 541 so that the processing of the main controller 261 can be executed, and the NMI interrupt processing is executed within the predetermined time.

  In the NMI interrupt processing of FIG. 33, first, in step S801, the used registers are saved in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503, and in the subsequent step S802, the value of the stack pointer is stored in the backup area 503a. Further, in step S803, the information on the occurrence of power interruption is set in the backup area 503a, and in step S804, a power interruption notification command indicating that the power has been rapidly interrupted is transmitted to another control device.

  In step S805, a RAM determination value is calculated and stored in the backup area 503a. The RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of the RAM 503. In step S806, RAM access is prohibited. Thereafter, an infinite loop is entered in preparation for the power supply being completely shut down and the processing being impossible.

  The NMI interrupt process is also executed in the payout control device 311 in the same manner, and the state of the payout control device 311 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like is stored in the backup area 513a of the RAM 513. Similarly, the power is supplied from the power supply unit 541 so that the processing of the payout control device 311 can be executed for a predetermined time after the power failure signal S1 is output. That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal S1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 to the NMl terminal of the CPU 511 in the payout controller 311 and the CPU 511 interrupts the control being executed. The NMI interrupt process of FIG. 33 is started. The contents are as described with reference to FIG. 33 (however, the NMI interrupt processing of the payout control device 311 does not transmit the power-off notification command in step S804).

  Next, the main process will be described.

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

  First, in step S101, an initial setting process associated with power-on is executed. Specifically, in order to set a predetermined value in the stack pointer and wait for the sub-side control devices (such as the sound lamp control device 262 and the payout control device 311) to become operable, for example, Wait processing is performed for about 1 second. In step S102, a payout permission command is transmitted to the payout control device 311. In subsequent step S103, RAM access is permitted.

  Thereafter, data backup processing is executed for the RAM 503 in the CPU 501. That is, in step S104, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 323 provided in the power supply device 313 is pressed (ON). In subsequent step S105, the information on occurrence of power interruption is set in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503. It is determined whether or not. In step S106, a RAM determination value is calculated. In subsequent step S107, it is determined whether or not the RAM determination value matches the RAM determination value stored when the power is turned off, that is, the validity of the backup. The RAM determination value is a checksum value at a work area address of the RAM 503, for example. Note that it is possible to determine the effectiveness of backup based on whether or not the keywords written in a predetermined area of the RAM 503 are correctly stored.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 10 is turned on while pressing the RAM erase switch 323 when it is desired to return to the initial state when the power is turned on, for example, when the hall starts business. Therefore, if the RAM erase switch 323 is ON, the process proceeds to a RAM initialization process (step S114, etc.). Similarly, when the information on occurrence of power interruption is not set, or when a backup abnormality is confirmed by a RAM determination value (checksum value or the like), the process proceeds to initialization processing of the RAM 503 (step S114 or the like). That is, in step S114, the use area of the RAM 503 is cleared to 0, and in the subsequent step S115, initialization processing of the RAM 503 is executed. In step S116, interrupt permission is set, and the process proceeds to normal processing described later.

  On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 323 has not been pressed, the power-off occurrence information is set, and the RAM judgment value (checksum value, etc.) is normal. Execute the process (process when power is restored). That is, in step S108, the stack pointer before the power interruption is restored, and in step S109, the information on the occurrence of the power interruption is cleared. In step S110, a command for causing the sub control device to return to the gaming state at the time of power-off is transmitted, and in step S111, the used register is restored from the backup area 503a of the RAM 503. Further, in steps S112 and S113, the interrupt permission / non-permission is returned to the state before the power is turned off, then the address is returned to the address before the power is turned off, and then the normal processing (see FIG. 27) described later is performed. For example, when the power is cut off after executing up to step S202 of the normal process, the process returns to the address before the power is cut off, and the process is executed from step S203 of the normal process.

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

  In FIG. 27, first, in step S201, output data such as a command updated in the previous process is transmitted to each control device on the sub side. Specifically, the presence / absence of winning detection information is determined, and if there is winning detection information, a winning ball payout command corresponding to the number of acquired game balls is transmitted to the payout control device 311. Further, a stop symbol command, a variation pattern command, a confirmation command, and the like are transmitted to the display control device 45 when the display device 42 displays the variation of the first symbol. In addition, after the first symbol variation starts, the variable pattern command → the left symbol sequence stop symbol command → the right symbol sequence stop symbol command → the middle symbol sequence stop symbol command one by one in the order of normal processing ( In other words, one command is sent every 4 msec), and the confirmation command is sent at the timing when the fluctuation time elapses.

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

  The update process of each out symbol counter CL, CM, CR will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 28, in step S301, it is determined whether or not it is time to update the out symbol counter CL in the left symbol row. In step S302, It is determined whether or not it is time to update the middle symbol row out of symbol counter CM. If the update timing of the left symbol row (YES in step S301), the process proceeds to step S303, and the outlier symbol counter CL of the left symbol row is updated. Further, if the update timing of the middle symbol row (YES in step S302), the process proceeds to step S304, and the out-of-middle symbol counter CM is updated. Further, if the update timing of the right symbol sequence (both steps S301 and S302 are NO), the process proceeds to step S305, and the off symbol counter CR of the right symbol example is updated. In updating the outlier symbol counters CL, CM, CR in steps S303 to S305, the value of the lower 3 bits of the R register is added to the previous counter value, and 20 is subtracted when the addition result exceeds the maximum value, The result of the calculation is out of sync and is used as the current value of the symbol counters CL, CM, CR.

  According to the CL, CM, and CR update processing, the left symbol row, middle symbol row, and right symbol row outlier symbol counters CL, CM, and CR are sequentially updated one by one in one normal process. The update times of the values do not overlap. As a result, every time the normal process is executed three times, one set of the off symbol counters CL, CM, CR is updated.

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

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

  After the removal symbol counter update process, in step S204 in FIG. 27, the winning ball counting signal and the payout abnormality signal received from the payout control device 311 are read. Thereafter, in step S205, a first symbol variation process for performing variation display of the first symbol by the first symbol display unit 43a of the display device 42 is executed. By this first symbol variation process, jackpot determination, variation setting of the first symbol, and the like are performed. The details of the first symbol variation process will be described later.

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

  In step S207, the second symbol variation process (variation display control) is executed by the second symbol display unit 43b of the display device. Briefly, on the condition that the game ball has passed through the second starting port 34, the second symbol random number counter C4 is acquired and the second symbol display unit 43b of the display device 42 performs the second operation. Symbol variation display is performed. Specifically, in this embodiment, “◯” and “×” as the second symbol of the display device 42 shown in FIG. 4 are alternately lit to enter the second symbol fluctuation state. Then, when the second symbol lottery is carried out based on the value of the second symbol random number counter C4 and the second symbol is hit, that is, when the symbol “○” is lit, the first start port 33 is determined. Is opened for a predetermined time. Although the description is omitted, the second symbol random number counter C4 is also updated by the timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 31, like the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3. Yes.

  Thereafter, in step S208, it is determined whether or not the next normal process execution timing has been reached, that is, whether or not a predetermined time (4 msec in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the previous normal process. Then, the random number initial value counter CINI and the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are repeatedly updated within the remaining time until the next normal processing execution timing (steps S209 and S210). That is, in step S209, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (676 in the present embodiment). Then, the update value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503.

  In step S210, update of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 is executed (same as step S202). Specifically, the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are incremented by 1, and are cleared to 0 when the counter values reach the maximum values (198 and 240 in this embodiment). Then, the update values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503.

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

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

  In FIG. 29, in step S401, it is determined whether or not it is currently a big hit. Note that the jackpot includes a special game displayed on the display device 42 in the case of the jackpot and a predetermined time after the special game ends. In a succeeding step S402, it is determined whether or not the first symbol display unit 43a of the display device 42 is displaying the variation of the first symbol. Then, when it is not a big hit and the first symbol variation display is not in progress, the process proceeds to step S403, where it is determined whether or not the number N of active suspension balls of the first symbol display unit 43a of the display device 42 is greater than zero. At this time, if the jackpot is being hit or if the number N of working suspension balls is 0, this processing is terminated as it is.

  Further, if it is neither a big hit nor a change display of the first symbol, and if the number of operation hold balls N> 0, the process proceeds to step S404. In step S404, 1 is subtracted from the number N of active suspension balls. In step S405, a process for shifting the data stored in the reserved ball storage area is executed. This data shift process is a process of sequentially shifting the data stored in the reserved first to fourth areas of the reserved ball storage area to the execution area side, and the reserved first area → execution area, reserved second area → The data in each area is shifted, such as the hold first area, the hold third area → the hold second urea, the hold fourth area → the hold third area.

  Thereafter, in step S406, a fluctuation start process is executed, and thereafter, a process of calculating an average fluctuation seconds AVE (step S406A) is performed as will be described later, and this process (first symbol fluctuation process) is terminated. Here, the details of the variation start processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 30. In step S501, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is based on the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area. To do. Specifically, whether or not the jackpot is determined based on the relationship between the jackpot random number counter value and the mode at that time, as described above, among the values 0 to 676 of the jackpot random number counter C1 at the normal low probability, "337, “673” is the winning value, and “67, 131, 199, 269, 337, 401, 463, 523, 601, 661” is the winning value when the probability is high.

  If it is determined that the game is a jackpot, in step S502, a table corresponding to the value of the jackpot symbol counter C2 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area, that is, a table not showing the jackpot symbol (value of the jackpot symbol counter C2). And a symbol representing the corresponding relationship between the symbol and the symbol, and the symbol is set as a stop symbol command. At this time, the numbers 0 to 49 of the jackpot symbol counter C2 correspond to any of the 50 jackpot symbols on all five active lines, and any one of the 50 jackpot symbols is set in the stop symbol command. Is done. When these jackpot symbols are gathered with a predetermined specific symbol, the state changes to a probability variation state. However, when the symbols are not specific symbols (non-specific symbols), the probability variation state is not entered.

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

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S501 that it is not a big hit, it is determined in step S504 whether or not a reach has occurred based on the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area. If the reach has occurred, it is further determined in step S505 whether the reach is out of front or back based on the value of the reach random number counter C3. In the present embodiment, the value of the reach random number counter C3 is any one of 0 to 238, of which “0, 1” corresponds to the out-of-front reach and “2-21” corresponds to the reach other than the back-and-forth out- “22 to 238” corresponds to no reach (complete detachment).

  If front / rear out of reach has occurred, the process proceeds to step S506, and the left, middle, and right out of symbol counters CL, CM, and CR stored in the front / rear out of reach symbol buffer of the RAM 503 are set as stop symbol commands. In step S507, a variation pattern at the time of front / rear out of reach is determined, and the variation pattern is set as a variation pattern command. At this time, as in step S503, the values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 503 are checked, and the normal reach, super reach, and premium reach are determined based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1. Etc., until the reach stop type (in the present embodiment, the middle symbol) is stopped after the reach occurrence based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2 More detailed symbol variation modes such as the elapsed time (in other words, the number of variation symbols) are determined.

  If a reach other than front / rear out occurs, the process proceeds to step S508, and the left, middle, and right out-of-line counters CL, CM, CR stored in the reach symbol buffer other than front / rear out of RAM 503 are stopped. Set to. Also, in step S509, a fluctuation pattern at the time of reach other than front / rear deviation is determined, and the fluctuation pattern is set as a fluctuation pattern command. At this time, the variation pattern is determined based on the values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 503, as in step S503 and the like.

  If it is neither big hit nor reach, the process proceeds to step S510, and the left, middle, and right off symbol counters CL, CM, and CR stored in the complete off symbol buffer of the RAM 503 are set as stop symbol commands. In step S511, the fluctuation pattern at the time of complete deviation is determined, and the fluctuation pattern is set in the fluctuation pattern command. At this time, since the reach does not occur, the player's interest is reduced, and various symbol variation modes are not required. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in step S511, the symbol variation type is determined using only the first variation type counter CS1 (that is, without using the second variation type counter CS2). As described above, when the setting of the symbol stop command and the variation pattern command is completed at the time of jackpot, when the reach occurs, and when the reach does not occur, this processing ends.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 29, if step S402 is YES, that is, if the variation of the first symbol is being displayed, the process proceeds to step S407 to determine whether or not the variation time has elapsed. At this time, the variation time of the first symbol is determined according to the variation pattern of the first symbol, and when this variation time has elapsed, an affirmative determination is made in step S407. In step S408, a change stop command is set as a confirmation command, and then this process ends.

  Next, payout control executed by the CPU 511 in the payout control device 311 will be described. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the main process of the payout control device 311. This main process is started upon reset when the power is turned on.

  First, in step S901, an initial setting process associated with power-on is executed. Specifically, a predetermined value set in advance is set in the stack pointer, and an interrupt mode is set. In step S902, the process waits until a payout permission command transmitted from main controller 261 is received. When the payout permission command is received, the process advances to step S903 to permit RAM access, and in step S904, an external interrupt vector is set.

  Thereafter, data backup processing is executed for the RAM 513 in the CPU 511. That is, in step S905, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 323 provided in the power supply device 313 is pressed (ON). In subsequent step S906, the information on occurrence of power interruption is set in the backup area 513a of the RAM 513. It is determined whether or not. In step S907, a RAM determination value is calculated. In subsequent step S908, it is determined whether or not the RAM determination value matches the RAM determination value stored when the power is turned off, that is, the validity of the backup. The RAM determination value is a checksum value at a work area address in the RAM 513, for example. Note that it is possible to determine the effectiveness of backup based on whether or not the keywords written in a predetermined area of the RAM 513 are correctly stored.

  If the RAM erase switch 523 is ON, the process proceeds to a RAM initialization process (step S915 and the like). Similarly, when the occurrence information of power interruption is not set, or when a backup abnormality is confirmed by the RAM determination value (checksum value or the like), the process proceeds to initialization processing of the RAM 513 (step S915 or the like). That is, in step S915, the entire area of the RAM 513 is cleared to 0, and in the subsequent step S916, initialization processing of the RAM 513 is executed. In step S917, the CPU peripheral device is initialized, and in step S918, interrupt permission is set, and the process proceeds to a payout control process described later.

  On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 323 has not been pressed, the power-off occurrence information is set, and the RAM judgment value (checksum value, etc.) is normal. Execute the process (process when power is restored). That is, in step S909, the stack pointer before the power interruption is restored, and in step S910, the information on the occurrence of the power interruption is cleared. In step S911, CPU peripheral devices are initialized, and in step S912, the used registers are restored from the backup area 513a of the RAM 513. Further, in steps S913 and S914, the interruption permission / non-permission is returned to the state before the power interruption, and then the address before the power interruption is returned.

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

  In FIG. 35, in step S1001, a command from the main control device 261 is acquired, and the total number of prize balls is stored. In step S1002, the launch control apparatus 312 is set for launch permission. In step S1003, the state return switch 321 is checked, and if it is determined that the state return operation has started, the state return operation is executed.

  Thereafter, in step S1004, setting of the lower pan full tank state or the lower pan full tank release state is executed in accordance with the change in the state of the lower pan 15. That is, when the lower pan 15 is detected based on the detection signal of the lower pan full switch, when the lower pan is full, the lower pan full state is set, and when the lower pan full is not reached , Set the lower pan full release state. In step S1005, setting of a tank ball absence state or a tank ball absence release state is executed in accordance with a change in the state of the tank ball. In other words, the tank ball no switch state is determined based on the detection signal of the tank ball no switch, and when there is no tank ball, the setting of the tank ball no state is executed. Perform configuration.

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

  In steps S1007 to S1009, prize ball payout processing is executed. In this case, if it is not possible to pay out the sphere and the total number of prize balls stored in step S1001 is not 0 (both NO in steps S1007 and S1008), the process proceeds to step S1009 and a prize ball control process (described later). FIG. 36) is started. Further, if the prize ball cannot be paid out, or if the total number of prize balls is 0 (YES in any of steps S1007 and S1008), the process proceeds to a lending payout process.

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

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

  Here, in the winning ball control process shown in FIG. 36, in step S1101, the payout motor 358a is driven to execute payout of the winning ball. In subsequent step S1102, whether the rotation of the dispensing motor 358a is normal is determined based on the detection result of the dispensing rotation sensor. If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is not normal, the process proceeds to step S1103, where the payout motor 358a is driven to execute a retry process, and a stop process of the payout motor 358a is executed. Thereafter, the process returns to the payout control process of FIG.

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

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

  In the ball lending control process shown in FIG. 37, in step S1201, the payout motor 358a is driven to pay out a lending ball. In the subsequent step S1202, it is determined from the detection result of the dispensing rotation sensor whether the rotation of the dispensing motor 358a is normal. If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is not normal, the process proceeds to step S1203, the payout motor 358a is driven to execute a retry process, and a stop process of the payout motor 358a is executed. Thereafter, the process returns to the payout control process of FIG.

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

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

  Next, the structure of the further characteristic part of the pachinko machine 10 of this invention is demonstrated using FIG. FIG. 38 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the main control device 261, the display control device 45, and the like.

  As described above, as shown in FIG. 38, the main control device 261 requires that the first symbol variation display result on the display device 42 be a predetermined combination of symbols (big hit symbol). It has a function of generating a special game state. In short, the main controller 261 is based on the value (first random number) of the jackpot random number counter C1 (first random number group for determining whether or not to enter the special gaming state) that can take a value from 0 to 676. A special gaming state is generated.

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

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

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

  Further, as shown in FIG. 38, the pachinko machine 10 displays the display screen 43 of the display device 42 in a plurality of variable display areas (in this embodiment, two symbols, a first symbol display portion 43a and a second symbol display portion 43b). ) Is provided with a variable display area section forming unit 406. That is, by dividing the display screen 43 of the display device 42, a first symbol display portion 43a that displays the first symbol in a variable manner and a second symbol display portion 43b that displays the second symbol in a variable manner are partitioned. That is, as shown in FIG. 38, the display device 42 wins a game ball to the first start port 33 as a start condition is satisfied, and the first symbol is variably displayed due to the start condition being satisfied. The first symbol display unit 43a for displaying the display result and the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 34 is set as the starting condition is satisfied, and the second symbol is variably displayed due to the starting condition being satisfied, and the variation display is performed. And a second symbol display unit 43b for displaying the result.

  As shown in FIG. 24, the variable display area section forming unit 406 changes the first symbol variable display area (first symbol display unit 43a) to the second symbol variation in the normal state (state other than the probability variation state and the short time state). A partition is formed so as to be larger than the display area (second symbol display portion 43b). That is, in the normal state, as shown in FIG. 24, the first symbol display unit 43 a is provided largely over the entire display screen 43 of the display device 42, and the first symbol is displayed in the lower left corner of the display screen 43 of the display device 42. A second symbol display unit 43b is provided which is smaller than the symbol display unit 43a. As described above, the probability variation state is a state in which the first symbol is in a display mode that suggests certain probability variation, and the jackpot probability is high (up). This is a state in which the second symbol variation display time is shortened by the display mode indicating that the symbol is short.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 38, the pachinko machine 10 has a plurality of types of identification information (in this embodiment, the first symbol and the first symbol) that give different game values to the player when a predetermined stop result is obtained. A generation display unit 408 is provided that generates and displays two types of the second symbol) in two variable display areas (two of the first symbol display unit 43a and the second symbol display unit 43b) for each type. ing.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 38, the pachinko machine 10 has two variable display areas (two of the first symbol display unit 43a and the second symbol display unit 43b) based on the establishment of a predetermined variable condition. The display variable section 410 for controlling the variable display area section forming section 406 so as to vary the predetermined variable display area.

  Specifically, the display variable unit 410 enlarges (changes to the enlarged state) the second symbol variable display region (second symbol display unit 43b) from the normal state based on the establishment of a predetermined variable condition. The variable display area section forming unit 406 is controlled. As the establishment of the predetermined variable condition described above, the first symbol becomes a predetermined display mode related to the variation display of the second symbol, and more specifically, the probability variation state or the short-time state is established. Can be mentioned.

  In addition, the display variable unit 410 is in the enlarged state when the first symbol is displayed with a predetermined variation display (when the display effect that the player wants to pay attention to, such as the first symbol is displayed), is displayed. The display area of the second symbol (second symbol display portion 43b) is returned to the normal size (see FIG. 24), and the variable display region of the first symbol (first symbol display portion 43a) is returned to the normal state. The variable display area section forming unit 406 is controlled so as to be variable in size.

  The display control device 45 is based on the first pattern variation pattern command from the main control device 261 determined by the main control device 261 based on the value of the variation type counter CS1. And the second symbol variation display pattern based on the second symbol variation pattern command from the main control device 261 determined by the main control device 261 based on the value of the second symbol random number counter C4. Generate an image.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 38, the pachinko machine 10 includes two instruction buttons 412a and 412b for receiving an instruction input from the player. Here, the arrangement positions of the instruction buttons 412a and 412b in the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 39 is a partial perspective view showing the upper plate 19 of the front frame set 14. As described above, the upper tray 19 of the front frame set 14 can store up to a predetermined number of paid out game balls. The game balls stored in the upper plate 19 are supplied to the game ball launching device 38 one by one in order. A ball lending button 121 and a return button 122 are disposed near the upper plate 19 on the front side of the front frame set 14. A first symbol instruction button 412a for variably instructing the first symbol display section 43a on the display screen 43 of the display device 42 on the front side (the side far from the game board) on the upper surface 19b of the upper plate 19; , A second symbol instruction button 412b for variably instructing the second symbol display section 43b on the display screen 43 of the display device 42 is provided.

  The display variable unit 410 is variably displayed so as to change the first symbol display unit 43a or the second symbol display unit 43b based on an instruction from the first symbol instruction button 412a or the second symbol instruction button 412b. The area partition forming unit 406 is controlled. Specifically, each time the player presses the second symbol instruction button 412b, the display variable unit 410 displays the second symbol display unit 43b so as to increase in steps, and the second symbol display unit 43b. When the 2nd symbol instruction button 412b is further pressed while the maximum symbol is displayed, the minimum display is performed at the lower right corner as shown in FIG. 24. After that, when the 2nd symbol instruction button 412b is further pressed, another stage is displayed. Therefore, the size of the second symbol display portion 43b is made to complete. Similarly to the second symbol instruction button 412b, the first symbol instruction button 412a can change the first symbol display portion 43a step by step.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 38, the pachinko machine 10 includes a permission unit 414 that permits an instruction from the first symbol instruction button 412a and the second symbol instruction button 412b when a predetermined permission condition is satisfied. Yes. The establishment of the permission condition includes establishment of a probability change state, a time reduction state, or the like.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 38, the pachinko machine 10 includes a game state detection unit 416 that detects a state in which a game is not performed for a predetermined time as a game state by the player. When the gaming state detection unit 416 detects that the game has not been performed for a predetermined time, the display variable unit 410 displays the first symbol display unit 43a and the second symbol display unit 43b on the display screen 43 of the display device 42. To the initial state. That is, the initial state as shown in FIG. 24, that is, the first symbol display unit 43 a is displayed large on the display screen 43, and the second symbol display unit 43 b is displayed small in the lower left corner of the display screen 43. The game state detection unit 416 can be realized by detecting that the game ball launch handle 18 has not been operated by the player for a predetermined time, for example.

  Next, the configuration and function of the display control device 45 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 40 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the display control device 45, FIG. 41 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a rectangular image unit (sprite SP) in the layer LY, and FIG. 42 is an outline of the color palette table. FIG. 43 is an explanatory diagram showing that a frame image FM is formed by overlapping a plurality of layers LY.

  The display control device 45 is not controlled by the main control device 261 except that the main control device 261 designates the change start time and change stop time of the symbol (first symbol) and the stop symbol at the time of final display. For changes in the middle from the start of change of one symbol to the stop of change (the state of the first symbol change), etc., the display device 42 is controlled independently or autonomously based on a control program incorporated in itself.

  As shown in FIG. 40, the display control device 45 performs a predetermined processing on a frame image FM as a unit still image (one still image) to be displayed on the display device 42 and a plurality of image layers (layers LY). An image generation unit 420 that generates the images by superimposing them in order (see FIG. 43) is provided. The display device 42 displays a moving image by sequentially displaying a plurality of frame images FM generated by the image generation unit 420 every predetermined time. The variable display area section forming unit 406, the generation display unit 408, and the display variable unit 410 described above are realized by one function of the CPU 521 of the display control device 45.

  The image generation unit 420 includes a video RAM 524, a character ROM 525, and an image controller 526. The image controller 526 includes an interrupt signal generation circuit 422 and a video display processor (VDP) 424.

  The CPU 521 receives a command (display command or confirmation command) sent from the main control device 261 via the input port 527, analyzes the command, or performs predetermined calculation processing based on the command, and performs the VDP 424. (Specifically, generation of an internal command for the VDP 424). A program ROM 522 and a work RAM 523 are non-volatile and volatile memories for complementing the CPU 521. The program ROM 522 holds various control programs for the CPU 521. The work RAM 523 provides a work area for the CPU 521 and displays commands. Useful information such as stop symbol codes included in is temporarily stored.

  The video display processor (VDP 424) is a kind of drawing circuit that directly operates an LCD driver (liquid crystal driving circuit) 42a incorporated in the display device 42. Since the VDP 424 is an IC chip, it is also referred to as a “drawing chip”, and the substance of the VDP 424 can be said to be a microcomputer chip with a dedicated firmware for drawing processing. A video RAM 524 and a character ROM 525 are connected to the VDP 424. The video RAM 524 is an area for holding the operation mode of the VDP 424, setting information for enabling / disabling various functions of the VDP 424, and the like, and the CPU 521 rewrites (or updates) the information held in the video RAM 524. Thereby, the drawing mode on the display screen 43 of the display device 42 can be variously changed.

  As the name suggests, the character ROM 525 is a non-volatile memory that holds various types of image data, and plays a role as an image data library in the display control device 45. In the character ROM 525, bitmap format image data such as various symbols (for example, the first symbol and the second symbol shown in FIG. 24), and colors to be referred to when determining the expression color of each dot of the bitmap image A palette table, JPEG format image data for the background image, and the like are held. In particular, a symbol code (symbol number) is assigned to each symbol image data in the bitmap format, and at the command level, each symbol image can be managed only by the symbol code.

  The interrupt signal generation circuit 422 periodically transmits a video blank interrupt signal (VB interrupt signal) to the VDP 424 and the CPU 521 at a predetermined time interval (for example, 1/60 seconds = about 17 milliseconds). The VB interrupt signal is a signal for informing the VDP 424 and the CPU 521 that the display time of the next frame (corresponding to each still image) in the moving image has arrived. In synchronization with this VB interrupt signal, the CPU 521 sends an internal command for the next frame image FM (still image) to the video RAM 524 via the VDP 424, and the VDP 424 operates the LCD driver 42a to prepare it. A frame image FM (still image) is drawn on the display screen 43 of the display device 42. As described above, the moving image display on the display screen 43 of the display device 42 is realized by the still image update at a high frequency of 60 times per second.

  Here, for example, how the bit map format image data related to the display of the winning / losing state display in the game is managed in the display control device 45 will be briefly described. First of all, there is a contour line on each symbol, and the contour line is usually complicated. For example, in the case of the first design of the decorative display in the form of the number zero as shown in FIG. 41, the contour line that defines the outer shape of the number is curvilinear. However, in image processing, it is preferable that image data of all symbols can be handled in a unified format regardless of individuality such as contour lines of individual symbols. Therefore, a rectangular area that includes the outline of the symbol is set, the whole rectangular area is treated as one image unit (object), and this rectangular image unit is called “sprite SP”. In the example of FIG. 41, a rectangular area of horizontal (x direction) 144 dots × longitudinal (y direction) 128 dots is set so that the whole of the first design of the decorative display shaped like the number zero is set. Is treated as a single rectangular object.

  When this single sprite SP is expressed in a bitmap format, it is only necessary to specify the color of each dot in a 144 × 128 two-dimensional dot matrix. You just have to give the meaning color data. In other words, by adding color data including transparency (specifically, color number N) to each of all the dots constituting the sprite SP, a complete rectangular image unit can be configured. In the example of FIG. 41, a color number (for example, N = 0) indicating transparency is assigned to each dot (pixel) that constitutes the portion BJ of the ground existing inside and around the first symbol of the decorative display. Any one of the color numbers (for example, N = 1 to 15) of a specific color is assigned to each dot (pixel) constituting the entity BR of the first symbol of decorative display.

  In this embodiment, in order to reduce the data size of each sprite SP as much as possible, the color numbers N that can be used in one sprite SP are limited to 16 from “0” to “15”. Instead, by preparing 64 types of color palettes identified by the color palette number M of “0” to “63” and combining the color number N and the color palette number M for each dot, the entire screen is 256. An abundant number of colors can be realized. FIG. 42 shows a color palette table conceptualizing the relationship between the color number N and the color palette number M. By referring to such a color palette table, the color to be displayed by each dot can be specifically determined. For example, when the color palette number M designated by the sprite SP is “0” and the color number N of a certain dot in the sprite SP is “15”, (M, N) = (0 , 15), the emission intensity for each of R, G, and B (the three primary colors of light) when the dot is subjected to color control can be read.

  In the normal state, as shown in FIG. 43A, the VDP 424 has a plurality of sprites SP arranged in a matrix and the second symbol appears at a predetermined position (for example, the lower right corner of the display screen 43). The frontmost layer LY (for example, the second symbol (“◯” and “x” symbol) that is changing is partitioned and displayed as an image) and a plurality of layers LY The sprite SP is arranged in a matrix and the first surface layer LY (for example, the changing first symbol “7” is displayed) where the first symbol appears at a predetermined position, and behind this layer LY A background layer LY (in which a background HY is displayed) in which a plurality of sprite SPs are arranged and arranged in a matrix is superposed in that order, and is displayed on the display screen 43 of the display device 42. Power one Generating a frame image FM (still image). The portion of the background layer LY that overlaps the second symbol in the frontmost layer LY and the first symbol in the next layer LY is behind the first symbol and the second symbol and is not visible to the player. Therefore, the portion hidden in the first and second patterns of the background layer LY is not displayed on the frame image FM (still image), but is a sprite SP that is transparent in the foremost layer LY. The portion of the background layer LY located behind the player is visible to the player and is therefore displayed on the frame image FM (still image).

  As shown in FIG. 43A, one function of the image generation unit 420 that forms a section for the second symbol display section 43b in the sprite SP at the lower right corner of the foremost layer LY is a variable display area section. An image corresponding to the forming unit 406, in which the second symbol is generated and displayed on the second symbol display unit 43b of the foremost layer LY, and the first symbol is generated and displayed on the first symbol display unit 43a of the next layer LY. One function of the generation unit 420 corresponds to the generation display unit 408.

  On the other hand, in the case where the probability variation state or the short time state is established, the second symbol display unit 43b is manually enlarged based on the operation of the second symbol instruction button 412b by the player. ). When the player presses the second symbol instruction button 412b in the probabilistic state or the short time state, as shown in FIG. 43B, the VDP 424 has a plurality of sprites SP arranged in a matrix and the second symbol is displayed. The foremost layer LY appearing at a predetermined position (for example, the lower right corner of the display screen 43) is changed. That is, a partition is formed so that the variable display area of the second symbol is enlarged, and the second graphic is also enlarged and displayed according to the enlarged variable display area of the second symbol. The second symbol display portion 43b is enlarged in the foreground layer LY and behind this layer LY. A plurality of sprites SP are arranged in a matrix so that the first symbol is at a predetermined position. The layer LY of the next surface shown in FIG. (For example, the one with the changing first symbol “7” is displayed), and a background in which a plurality of sprites SP are arranged in a matrix and located behind this layer LY A single layer image FM (still image) to be displayed on the display screen 43 of the display device 42 is generated by superimposing the layer LY (the one on which the background HY is displayed) in that order. Note that this frame image FM (still image) is generated and displayed by enlarging and displaying the variable display area of the second symbol in the foremost layer LY, and as shown in FIG. The second symbol display portion 43b is enlarged by FM. The portion of the background layer LY that overlaps the second symbol in the frontmost layer LY and the first symbol in the next layer LY is behind the first symbol and the second symbol and is not visible to the player. Therefore, the portion hidden in the first and second patterns of the background layer LY is not displayed on the frame image FM (still image), but is a sprite SP that is transparent in the foremost layer LY. The portion of the background layer LY located behind the player is visible to the player and is therefore displayed on the frame image FM (still image).

  In this case, the case where the second symbol display unit 43b is manually enlarged based on the operation of the second symbol instruction button 412b by the player has been described. However, the display variable unit 410 automatically performs the operation according to the built-in program. In particular, the second symbol display portion 43b can be enlarged as shown in FIG.

  The first random number generation unit 400 described above corresponds to the first random number generation unit in the present invention, the first random number storage unit 402 described above corresponds to the first random number storage unit in the present invention, and the first determination unit described above. 404 corresponds to the first determination means in the present invention, the first starting port 33 described above corresponds to the winning means in the present invention, and the operating port switch 224 described above corresponds to the winning detection means in the present invention. The display device 42 corresponds to the fluctuation display means and the identification information fluctuation display means in the present invention, the above-described display screen 43 corresponds to the display section in the present invention, and the above-described variable display area section forming section 406 represents the fluctuation display in the present invention. The above-described generation display unit 408 corresponds to a generation display unit in the present invention, and the above-described display control device 45 corresponds to a display control unit in the present invention. The above-described comparison determination unit 412 corresponds to the comparison determination unit in the present invention, the above-described display variable unit 410 corresponds to the display variable unit in the present invention, and the above-described image generation unit 420 corresponds to the image generation unit in the present invention. The first symbol instruction button 412a and the second symbol instruction button 412b described above correspond to the instruction input means in the present invention, and the gaming state detection unit 416 described above corresponds to the gaming state detection means in the present invention. The permission unit 414 described above corresponds to the permission means in the present invention.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment (embodiment 1), the first symbol is variably displayed on the display screen 43 based on the establishment of the start condition, and the variation stop result is displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed. A display device 42 for displaying on the display screen 43, a variable display area partition forming section 406 for partitioning the display screen 43 into two variable display areas (a first symbol display section 43a and a second symbol display section 43b), and The first symbol and the second symbol that give different game values to the player when a predetermined stop result is obtained are classified into the first symbol display unit 43a and the second symbol display unit 43b for each type. A display unit for generating and displaying 408, a display control unit 45 for controlling the variable display of the first symbol and the second symbol on the display device 42, and a first symbol display unit 43a based on the establishment of a predetermined variable condition. Or the 2nd symbol display part 4 display variable section 410 that controls the variable display area section forming section 406 so as to vary b, so that a desired first symbol display section 43a or second symbol display section is formed based on the establishment of a predetermined variable condition. 43b can be changed so that it is easy to see, and the player can watch the first symbol display part 43a or the second symbol display part 43b which has been changed to be easy to see. That is, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to difficulty in seeing the desired first symbol display unit 43a or second symbol display unit 43b. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can dramatically improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, the variable display area section forming unit 406 makes the first symbol variable display area (first symbol display unit 43a) larger than the second symbol variable display area (second symbol display unit 43b) in the normal state. In the normal state, the first symbol variation display area (first symbol display portion 43a) is larger than the second symbol variation display region (second symbol display portion 43b). The player is made to focus on the first symbol variation display area (first symbol display portion 43a) displayed larger than the second symbol variation display region (second symbol display portion 43b) displayed smaller. The player can clearly recognize the variation display of the first symbol.

  Further, the display variable unit 410 sets the variable display area section forming unit 406 so that the variable display area of the second symbol (second symbol display unit 43b) is larger than the normal state based on the establishment of a predetermined variable condition. Therefore, when a predetermined variable condition is established (probability change state, short time state, etc.), the second symbol variation display area (second symbol display portion 43b) is made larger than the normal state, and the second displayed larger The player can easily focus on the symbol variation display area (second symbol display section 43b), and the player can more clearly recognize the variation display of the second symbol. Also, when the probability change state or the short time state is reached, when the second symbol is hit, the first start port 33 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds), so that the second symbol display unit 43b is displayed as described above. By enlarging the display, the player can operate the game ball launching handle 18 so as to launch the game ball aiming at the time when the first start port 33 is opened (so-called stop hitting). It is possible to reduce unnecessary consumption of game balls in the state, and to increase the interest of the game.

  In addition, when the first symbol is displayed in a predetermined variation display, the display variable unit 410 returns the enlarged display region of the second symbol to the size in the normal state, and the first symbol variation display region. Since the variable display area section forming unit 406 is controlled so as to be changed to the variable display area of the first symbol in the normal state, when the first symbol is displayed in a predetermined variable display, that is, the variable display of the first symbol When the player wants to attract attention, the second symbol variation display area (second symbol display portion 43b) is made smaller and the first symbol variation display region (first symbol display portion 43a) is made larger. It is possible to make it easier for the player to focus on the first symbol variation display area (first symbol display portion 43a) that is displayed in a large size, and the player can clearly recognize the first symbol variation display.

  Further, the display variable unit 410 controls the variable display area section forming unit 406 so as to change the variable display area of the second symbol when the first symbol becomes a predetermined display mode related to the variable display of the second symbol. Therefore, when the first symbol becomes a predetermined display mode related to the variation display of the second symbol, the variation display area (second symbol display portion 43b) of the second symbol can be changed so that it can be easily seen. Thus, it is possible to watch the variation display area of the second symbol (the second symbol display unit 43b) that has been made easier to see. That is, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to the difficulty in seeing the variable display area of the second symbol (second symbol display portion 43b). As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can dramatically improve the interest of the game.

  The image generation unit 420 generates a frame image as a unit still image to be displayed on the display device 42. The display device 42 sequentially receives a plurality of frame images from the image generation unit 420 every predetermined time. The image generation unit 420 displays the moving image by displaying the image, and the image generation unit 420 displays the first symbol image layer (the layer LY on the next surface shown in FIG. 43) and the second symbol for the first symbol variable display area. The overlapping image layer obtained by superimposing the second pattern image layer (the foremost layer LY shown in FIG. 43) on the variable display area in the predetermined order so that at least a part thereof overlaps a predetermined position of the frame image FM Since the overlapping image layer is changed by switching the overlapping order of the first and second symbol image layers, the overlapping order (hierarchical order) of the first and second symbol image layers is switched. Is A frame image having an overlapping image layer in which the first symbol image layer is in front of the second symbol image layer, and an overlapping image layer in which the second symbol image layer is in front of the first symbol image layer Can be generated, and the processing load can be reduced as compared to the case where duplicate image layers are recreated one by one without selecting the layer of the first and second symbol image layers. it can.

  In addition, the display variable unit 410 changes the first symbol display unit 43a or the second symbol display unit 43b based on instructions from the first symbol and second symbol instruction buttons 412a and 412b that receive an instruction input from the player. Since the variable display area section forming unit 406 is controlled to be variable, it can be changed based on an instruction from the player so that the desired first symbol display unit 43a or second symbol display unit 43b can be easily seen. Can watch the 1st symbol display part 43a or the 2nd symbol display part 43b which became variable and easy to see. That is, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to difficulty in seeing the desired first symbol display unit 43a or second symbol display unit 43b. Further, since the first symbol display portion 43a or the second symbol display portion 43b desired by the player can be changed, the symbol display according to the player's preference can be performed, and the game can be performed according to the player's preference. It can be carried out. As a result, the interest of the game can be dramatically improved, and a gaming machine with improved game freedom can be provided.

  In addition, since a permission unit 414 that permits an instruction from the first symbol and second symbol instruction buttons 412a and 412b when a predetermined permission condition is satisfied, the first symbol on the display screen 43 of the display device 42 is provided. When the change of the symbol display unit 43a and the second symbol display unit 43b can be allowed, it is possible to accept a variable instruction by the player, and the first symbol display unit 43a and the second symbol display unit according to the player's preference. 43b can be varied. Further, when the change of the first symbol display unit 43a and the second symbol display unit 43b on the display screen 43 of the display device 42 cannot be permitted, it is possible to prevent the player from accepting a variable instruction, and from the player The first symbol display unit 43a and the second symbol display unit 43b based on the instruction can be prevented from being changed, and the first symbol and the second symbol can be variably displayed in a display mode determined on the gaming machine side.

  Further, the display variable means changes the plurality of variable display areas to the initial state when the gaming state detection unit 416 that detects the gaming state by the player detects that the game has not been performed for a predetermined time. The game end of the gaming machine by the player can be detected, and a plurality of variable display areas can be set to the initial state in accordance with the game end. That is, when a game by a certain player (previous player) ends and another player (following player) plays after that, the first symbol display portion 43a and the second symbol display portion 43b by the previous player are played. It is possible to reset to the initial state at the end of the game without dragging the display setting, and the subsequent player can play the game from the new state reset to the initial state, based on the instruction from the subsequent player. The first symbol display unit 43a and the second symbol display unit 43b desired by the subsequent player can be changed. Therefore, it can be changed to the 1st symbol display part 43a and the 2nd symbol display part 43b according to a player's liking, and the interest of a game can be improved greatly.

  Next, the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 47 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of the main control device 261, the display control device 45, and the like according to the second embodiment. The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment displays the first symbol on the first symbol display unit 43a of the display screen 43 of the display device 42, and the second symbol on the second symbol display unit 43b of the display screen 43. Although the display is variably displayed, the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment is different in that the third symbol and the fourth symbol are displayed on the display screen 43 of the display device 42 in addition to the first symbol and the second symbol. Yes.

  This “3rd design” is a number design, a design design, or a combination of them, etc., and for a gaze that displays the establishment / non-establishment of transition to the special gaming state based on the 1st design in a different display mode This is display information that allows the player to recognize the establishment / non-establishment of the game through vision. In addition, the “4th symbol” is a numeric symbol, a graphic symbol, or a combination of these symbols, and the gaze of the transition to the special gaming state based on the second symbol is displayed in a different display manner. This is display information that allows the player to recognize the establishment / non-establishment of the game through vision.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment described above, when the player operates the second symbol instruction button 412b, the size of the second symbol display unit 43b is changed as shown in FIG. 43 (more specifically, The size of the first symbol display section 43a is changed by the player operating the first symbol instruction button 412a (more specifically, the size of the first symbol is changed). In the pachinko machine 10 of the second embodiment, the function of changing the sizes of the first and second symbol display portions 43a and 43b based on the button operation instruction as in the first embodiment is used. Is different from the above-described first embodiment in that the display mode of the variable display area for displaying the fourth symbol in a variable manner is changed (changed) when a predetermined variable condition is satisfied. Yes.

  As shown in FIG. 47, the display variable unit 410 according to the second embodiment includes a specific state detection unit 418 that detects an advantageous game state (for example, a probability change state) that is more advantageous than the normal game state. Based on the advantageous gaming state (probability change state) detection by the detection unit 418, the generation display unit 408 is controlled so as to change the display mode of the variable display area of the fourth symbol. The specific state detection unit 418 described above corresponds to the specific game state detection means in the present invention.

  When the main control device 261 enters the probability variation state, the main control device 261 transmits a probability variation state instruction command to the display control device 45, and the specific state detection unit 418 receives the probability variation state instruction command from the main control device 261. Thus, an advantageous gaming state (probability change state) is detected. The advantageous gaming state (probability change state) may be detected based on the stop symbol command transmitted from the main control device 261 to the display control device 45. That is, the advantageous gaming state (probability change state) can be detected also based on whether or not the stop symbol specified by the stop symbol command transmitted by the command is a symbol indicating the probability change state.

  The pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment, as described above, does not include the first and second symbol display units 43a and 43b, but includes the display variable unit 410 having the specific state detection unit 418. Since the configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment, the configuration other than the display variable unit 410 is omitted here.

  Next, display mode change (change) of the fourth symbol variable display area in the pachinko machine 10 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIGS. 48A to 48C are diagrams showing variable (change) display modes of the fourth symbol variable display area on the display screen 43 of the display device 42. FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 48A to 48C, the first symbol is variably displayed on the first symbol display portion 43a at the lower left portion of the display screen 43 of the display device 42. The second symbol is variably displayed on the second symbol display portion 43b in the lower right portion of 43, and an area other than the first and second symbol display portions 43a and 43b of the display screen 43 (displayed in FIG. 48) The third symbol and the fourth symbol are displayed in a variable manner in the most area in the center of the screen 43.

  Further, it is assumed that the specific state detection unit 418 does not receive the probability change state instruction command from the main control device 261 and is in a normal gaming state (a state other than the probability change state). Thus, when the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal state, there is a game ball (winning) at the first start port 33, and as shown in FIG. 48 (a), the first symbol display unit 43a 1 symbol variation display (the 1st symbol is high-speed variation display) is started, and the 3rd symbol variation display (3rd symbol is high-speed variation display) which is a decorative display of this 1st symbol is displayed at the center of the display screen 43. Suppose that it starts in a partial area.

  For example, there is a game ball entry (winning) at the second start opening 34, and the second symbol display section 43b shown in FIG. 48 (a) starts the variation display of the second symbol. As shown in FIG. 48 (b), if the 4th symbol, which is a decorative display of the 4th symbol, is also variably displayed in a large area in the center of the display screen 43 and the variation display result of the 4th symbol is “◯”. The fourth design (light color “◯”) is displayed in the center of the display screen 43. Note that FIG. 48 (b) only shows a state in which the variation display of the third symbol is also stopped (the third symbol stopped at “727”), and the third symbol and the fourth symbol are independent of each other. Fluctuation display is performed. Thus, in the normal gaming state, that is, in a state other than the probability variation state, the weight of the variation display of the fourth symbol for the player is lower than that in the probability variation state, so the fourth symbol is displayed lightly.

  Next, a case where the pachinko machine 10 is in a certain change state will be described. That is, it is assumed that the specific state detection unit 418 is in a state where an advantageous gaming state (probability change state) is detected by receiving the probability change state instruction command from the main control device 261. In this way, when the pachinko machine 10 is in a certain change state, there is a game ball entry (winning) at the first start port 33, and as shown in FIG. 48 (a), the first symbol display section 43a. The first symbol is displayed in a variable manner (the first symbol is displayed at high speed), and the third symbol, which is a decorative display of the first symbol, is displayed in a variable manner in the central area of the display screen 43 (the third symbol is displayed at a high speed). Display).

  For example, there is a game ball entry (winning) at the second start opening 34, and the second symbol display section 43b shown in FIG. 48 (a) starts the variation display of the second symbol. As shown in FIG. 48 (c), if the 4th symbol, which is a decorative display, is also variably displayed in a large area in the center of the display screen 43 and the variation display result of the 4th symbol is “◯”. The fourth symbol (dark “◯”) is displayed in the center of the display screen 43. Note that FIG. 48 (c) only shows the state in which the variation display of the third symbol is stopped (the third symbol stopped at “727”), and the third symbol and the fourth symbol are independent of each other. As described above, the variable display is performed. Thus, in the probability variation state, the weight of the 4th symbol variation display for the player is higher than in the normal gaming state (that is, the variation display time of the 2nd symbol and 4th symbol is processed in a short time). In the so-called short-time state, the player wants to know more about the variation display results of the second and fourth symbols), so the fourth symbol is displayed darkly.

  In the second embodiment, both the second symbol and the fourth symbol have been described as display information “O” and “X”. However, the second symbol and the fourth symbol may be displayed as different types of display information. It goes without saying that it is good.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the second embodiment, the generation display unit 408 includes the first symbol indicating whether or not predetermined profit is provided as plural types of identification information, and whether or not profit is smaller than that. And a 4th symbol that is displayed in a different manner from the 2nd symbol in the form of display different from that of the 2nd symbol. Since it is displayed, it can be changed (changed) so that the display mode of the variable display area of the 4th symbol is easy to see based on establishment of a predetermined variable condition (establishment of probability change state). The display mode of the changed display area of the fourth symbol can be watched. That is, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to difficulty in viewing the display mode of the variable display area of the fourth symbol. As a result, it is possible to provide a pachinko machine (game machine) that can dramatically improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, the display variable unit 410 includes a specific state detection unit 418 that detects an advantageous gaming state (for example, a probability variation state) that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state, and is based on the probability variation state detection by the specific state detection unit 418. Since the generation display unit 408 is controlled so as to change the display mode of the symbol variation display area, when the probability variation state is detected, the display mode of the fourth symbol variation display area is compared with that in the normal gaming state. It is possible to change the manner in which the 4th symbol is provided to the player depending on the level of the gaming state, and gives the player the opportunity to pay attention to the 4th symbol by changing the display mode of the variable display area of the 4th symbol. The 4th symbol can be clearly provided to the player. As a result, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to overlooking the 4th symbol, and it is possible to provide the display manner of the 4th symbol properly.

  In the second embodiment, the generation display unit 408 is controlled so as to change the display mode of the variable display area of the fourth symbol based on the advantageous game state (for example, probability change state) detection by the specific state detection unit 418. However, you may make it control the fluctuation | variation display area division formation part 406 and the production | generation display part 408 so that the fluctuation | variation display area of a 4th pattern may be varied. That is, the size of the variation display area of the fourth symbol may be varied.

  In the second embodiment, the first symbol instruction button 412a, the second symbol instruction button 412b, and the permission unit 414 in the first embodiment are not provided, but may be provided. .

  Next, the pachinko machine 10 according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 49 is a diagram illustrating the change (change) of the variable display area of the third symbol and the fourth symbol on the display screen 43 of the display device 42 according to the third embodiment.

  The pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment described above changes the display mode of the fourth symbol variable display area on the display screen 43 of the display device 42 when the variable condition is satisfied (probability change state is satisfied) (for example, However, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the third embodiment, the display area of the third symbol display unit 43d of the display screen 43 and the fourth symbol display unit 43e of the display screen 43 are displayed. The display area is changed (changed). In Example 2, it is assumed that the display area of the third symbol display section 43d is larger than the display area of the fourth symbol display section 43e.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 10 according to the third embodiment is replaced with the display area of the third symbol display unit 43d of the display screen 43 and the display area of the fourth symbol display unit 43e of the display screen 43. Since this is the same as the configuration of the second embodiment described above, the configuration other than the variable display area section formation unit 406 and the generation display unit 408 is omitted here.

  The variable display area section forming unit 406 and the generation display unit 408 can freely replace the display area of the third symbol display unit 43d of the display screen 43 and the display area of the fourth symbol display unit 43e of the display screen 43 described above. This point is apparent from the image generation function of the image generation unit 420 in the first embodiment. In addition, the above-described variable condition establishment (probability variation state establishment) is performed by the specific state detection unit 418, and this point is also as described in the second embodiment.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the third embodiment, the display variable unit 410 includes the specific state detection unit 418 that detects an advantageous gaming state (for example, a probability variation state) that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state, and the specific state. The generation display unit 408 is controlled to vary the display mode of the variation display area of the fourth symbol based on the probability variation state detection by the detection unit 418. That is, when the probability variation state is detected, the display area of the 3rd symbol display unit 43d and the display area of the 4th symbol display unit 43e can be switched, and the display mode change of the 4th symbol variable display area, that is, By exchanging the areas, the player can be given an opportunity to pay attention to the fourth symbol, and the fourth symbol can be clearly provided to the player. As a result, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to overlooking the 4th symbol.

  Next, a pachinko machine 10 according to a fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 50 is a block diagram illustrating configurations of the main control device 261 and the display control device 45 according to the fourth embodiment. The pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment changes the display mode of the variation display area of the fourth symbol on the display screen 43 of the display device 42 when the variable condition is established (probability variation is established) (for example, the fourth symbol). However, the pachinko machine 10 according to the fourth embodiment is different in that the size of the variable display area of the fourth symbol is changed. Further, the second symbol is covered by the fourth symbol, and when the release condition is satisfied, the covering by the fourth symbol is released, and the second symbol becomes visible.

  The pachinko machine 10 according to the fourth embodiment is different from the first to third embodiments in the internal configuration of the generation display unit 408, and the other configurations are the same as those in the second embodiment. The configuration other than the generation display unit 408 is omitted here.

  As shown in FIG. 50, the generation display unit 408 of the pachinko machine 10 according to the fourth embodiment includes a covering unit 408a that covers the second symbol by overlappingly displaying the fourth symbol on the second symbol, and the covering unit 408a. The release condition detecting unit 408b for detecting the release condition for releasing the covering of the second symbol by the detection, and the covering release for releasing the covering of the second symbol by the covering unit 408a based on the detection of the releasing condition by the releasing condition detecting unit 408b Part 408c.

  The covering unit 408a and the covering releasing unit 408c correspond to one function of the image generating unit 420. As shown in FIG. 43, the layer on the predetermined surface is appropriately arranged and the color of each part of the layer is changed. As described above, by appropriately designating (setting), it is possible to generate an image of the 4th symbol, generate an image that covers the 2nd symbol by the 4th symbol, or generate an image that releases the covering. Needless to say, this can be realized by the image generation in the first embodiment.

  In addition, a confirmation command for the second symbol is output from the main control device 261 to the display control device 45, and the release condition detection unit 408b receives the confirmation command from the main control device 261. The release condition for releasing the covering of the second symbol by the covering portion 408a can be detected.

  Note that the above-described covering portion 408a corresponds to the covering means in the present invention, the above-described release condition detecting portion 408b corresponds to the release condition detecting means in the present invention, and the above-described covering release portion 408c is the cover releasing means in the present invention. Equivalent to.

  Subsequently, the variable (change) of the size of the variation display area of the fourth symbol in the pachinko machine 10 of the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 51 (a) to 51 (c) are diagrams showing variable (changing) the size of the variation display area of the fourth symbol on the display screen 43 of the display device 42 and releasing the covering of the second symbol.

  As shown in FIGS. 51A to 51C, the first symbol is variably displayed on the first symbol display portion 43a at the lower left portion of the display screen 43 of the display device 42. FIG. As shown in (c), the variable symbol display result of the second symbol is displayed on the second symbol display part 43b in the lower right part of the display screen 43, as shown in FIGS. As shown in FIG. 51, the fourth symbol is variably displayed on the fourth symbol display portion 43e of the display screen 43. As shown in FIGS. 51 (a) to 51 (c), the second symbol of the display screen 43 is displayed. The third symbol is variably displayed on the display unit 43d.

  In addition, here, the specific state detection unit 418 shown in FIG. 50 does not receive the probability variation state instruction command from the main control device 261 at this time, and remains in the normal gaming state (a state other than the probability variation state). To do. Thus, when the pachinko machine 10 is in a normal state, if there is a game ball (winning) in the first start port 33, the first symbol display unit 43a shown in FIG. The first symbol variation display (the first symbol is a high-speed variation display) is performed, and the third symbol variation display (the third symbol is a high-speed variation display) as a decorative display of the first symbol on the third symbol display portion 43d. Is done.

  Further, when a game ball enters (wins) at the second start opening 34, the second symbol display on the second symbol display unit 43b starts to be displayed, as shown in FIG. 51 (a). As described above, the fourth symbol display unit 43e for variably displaying the fourth symbol as a decorative display of the second symbol is displayed on the second symbol display unit 43b for variably displaying the second symbol. Therefore, the 2nd symbol located below is covered with the 4th symbol and cannot be seen. By setting the 4th symbol display portion 43e of the predetermined layer to a color other than the transparent color, the second symbol display portion 43b of the other layer located below the layer to which the 4th symbol display portion 43e belongs is covered. Can be hidden from the player. Therefore, in FIG. 51 (a), only the 4th symbol display part 43e is illustrated in the location on the 2nd symbol display part 43b, and this is represented.

  Subsequently, with the variation display of the second symbol, the fourth symbol is also variably displayed on the fourth symbol display portion 43e of the display screen 43, and the variation display result of the fourth symbol is displayed. ) Is displayed in place of the fourth symbol display portion 43e, and the variation display result of the second symbol is clearly displayed. In this way, in the normal gaming state, that is, in a state other than the probability variation state, the weight of the variation display of the fourth symbol for the player is lower than that in the probability variation state, so the variation display area of the fourth symbol is expanded. Instead, it is easy to display. In addition, you may make it displace the 4th symbol display part 43e to the position different from the 2nd symbol display part 43b. It should be noted that the cancellation of the overlapping display of the fourth symbol is performed based on the reception of the confirmation command as described above. In the fourth embodiment, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the reception of the confirmation command, the covering unit 408a again The second design is covered with the fourth design.

  Next, a case where the pachinko machine 10 is in a certain change state will be described. That is, it is assumed that the specific state detection unit 418 shown in FIG. 50 is in a state where an advantageous gaming state (probability change state) is detected by receiving a probability change state instruction command from the main control device 261. In this way, when the pachinko machine 10 is in a probabilistic state, if there is a game ball (winning) at the first start port 33, the first symbol display section shown in FIG. The first symbol is variably displayed at 43a (the first symbol is displayed at high speed), and the third symbol is variably displayed at the third symbol display portion 43d of the display screen 43 (the third symbol is displayed at high speed).

  Further, when a game ball enters (wins) at the second start opening 34, as shown in FIG. 51 (b), the second symbol at a position below the enlarged fourth symbol display section 43e. Since the display of the second symbol variation is started on the display unit 43b, the player cannot see the variation display of the second symbol (shown by a broken line in FIG. 51B), but with the variation display of the second symbol. If the 4th symbol is variably displayed on the enlarged 4th symbol display unit 43e, and the variation display result of the 4th symbol is “◯”, as shown in FIG. 51 (c), the 4th symbol display The fourth symbol “◯” is displayed on the portion 43e, the covering of the second symbol is released, and the second symbol display portion 43b is displayed on the fourth symbol display portion 43e. Thus, in the probability variation state, the weight of the 4th symbol variation display for the player is higher than in the normal gaming state (that is, the variation display time of the 2nd symbol and 4th symbol is processed in a short time). In the so-called short-time state, the player wants to know the variation display results of the 2nd and 4th symbols more), and the 4th symbol is displayed in an enlarged manner. Note that it may be visible only at the beginning of the start of the variable display of the second symbol, but may not be visible thereafter, and may be visible again before confirmation. Based on the game ball entering (winning) into the second start port 34 or receiving a command from the main control device 261 by the game, the second symbol is made visible only at the beginning of the variable display. be able to.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the fourth embodiment, the generation display unit 408 includes the covering unit 408a that covers the second symbol by overlappingly displaying the fourth symbol on the second symbol, and the covering unit 408a. The release condition detecting unit 408b for detecting the release condition for releasing the covering of the second symbol by the detection and the covering for releasing the covering of the second symbol by the covering unit 408a based on the detection of the release condition by the releasing condition detecting unit 408b Since the canceling unit 408c is provided, the second symbol that is under the fourth symbol appears when the overlapping display of the fourth symbol is canceled based on the establishment of the canceling condition, and the second symbol is displayed to the player by the operation change. The second symbol can be displayed in the uncovered state, and the second symbol can be clearly provided to the player. As a result, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to overlooking the second symbol. In addition, since the fourth symbol is displayed in duplicate on the second symbol, it is not necessary to display the second symbol and the fourth symbol in separate areas, and the display screen 43 can be used effectively.

  In the fourth embodiment, the second symbol is covered with the fourth symbol, but the first symbol may be covered with the third symbol. In this case, when the release condition is satisfied, the overlapping display of the 3rd symbol is canceled and the 1st symbol below the 3rd symbol appears. The first symbol can be displayed in a state of being uncovered, and the first symbol can be clearly provided to the player. As a result, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to overlooking the first symbol.

  In Example 4, the second symbol is covered with the fourth symbol, or the first symbol is covered with the third symbol. In other words, the covering is realized by the image processing on the display screen 43 of the display device 42, but the mechanical design and mechanical parts (for example, shutters) are used to mechanically achieve the target design (first design, second design). You may make it coat | cover a pattern. In this case, the mechanical parts described above correspond to the covering means of the present invention, and the configuration for releasing the mechanical parts corresponds to the covering releasing means of the present invention. Even in this case, the same effects as those of the fourth embodiment are obtained.

  Next, the pachinko machine 10 according to the fifth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 52 is a front view showing the game board 30 according to the fifth embodiment. The pachinko machine 10 according to the second to fourth embodiments described above displays the first to fourth symbols in the display screen 43 of the display device 42. In the fifth embodiment, the pachinko machine 10 is provided at a predetermined position of the center frame 47. The point which arrange | positions the 2nd symbol display apparatus 43f which changes and displays a 2nd symbol differs from the above-mentioned Examples 1-4.

  The second symbol display device 43f is separate from the display device 42. For example, the second symbol display device 43f includes a first lighting unit that lights up with “◯” and a second lighting unit that lights up with “x” ( Device) or an image display device (for example, a liquid crystal display device) separate from the display device 42 can be used.

  Here, the configuration of the pachinko machine 10 according to the fifth embodiment will be described. The pachinko machine 10 according to the fifth embodiment displays the first symbol on the first display unit (first display unit) based on the fact that the first starting condition, which is the first symbol variation start condition, is established (start winning prize to the first starting port 33). The first symbol display unit 43a) displays the variation, and after the predetermined time has elapsed, the variation stop result is displayed on the first symbol display unit 43a, and the second symbol variation start condition. Based on the establishment of the second start condition (start winning prize to the second start port 34), a second symbol of a different type from the first symbol is variably displayed on the second display unit, and the variation after a predetermined time has elapsed. A second symbol display device 43f separate from the display device 42 for displaying the stop result on the second display unit is provided.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 38 and 47, the pachinko machine 10 includes a variable display area section forming unit 406 that partitions the first symbol display section 43a into a plurality of variable display areas, and the contents of the second pattern. The display of the 4th symbol that is related and displayed in a different display manner from the 2nd symbol and the image for the 1st symbol are generated and displayed separately for each area that is partitioned by the variable display area partition forming unit 406. Generating and displaying unit 408, display control device 45 for controlling variable display of the first symbol and the fourth symbol on display device 42, and the second symbol on second symbol display device 43f, and a predetermined variable condition Based on the establishment, the 4th symbol is displayed on the 1st symbol display unit 43a, and when the variable condition is not established, the 4th symbol is not displayed on the 1st symbol display unit 43a. And the generation display unit 408 is controlled. A display variable portion 410, and a.

  Thus, even if the second design is excluded from the display screen 43 and provided in the center frame 47, the same operational effects as those of the above-described Examples 2 to 4 can be obtained. The image can be appropriately displayed on the display device 42, and the 4th symbol can be suitably focused.

  Next, a pachinko machine 10 according to a sixth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 53 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of the main control device 261 and the display control device 45 according to the sixth embodiment, and FIG. 54 illustrates the main functions of the center frame 47 and the display device 42 according to the sixth embodiment. FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 53 and 54, the pachinko machine 10 according to the sixth embodiment is similar to the fifth embodiment described above in that the second symbol display device is provided on the center frame 47 (see FIG. 54) separate from the display device 42. 43f is provided. That is, the display screen 43 of the display device 42 includes a first symbol display unit 43a that displays the first symbol in a variable manner, and a third symbol display unit 43d that displays the third symbol as a decorative display of the first symbol in a variable manner. I have. The center frame 47 (see FIG. 54) includes a second symbol display device 43f at an upper portion thereof.

  When the pachinko machine 10 according to the sixth embodiment is in a certain change state, the fourth symbol display unit 43e for displaying the fourth symbol as a decorative display of the second symbol on the display screen 43 of the display device 42 is displayed (first display). Point) and a point (second point) in which the generation display unit 408 includes a predicted image generation display unit 450, an image selection unit 452, and a selection instruction button 454 (switch), compared to the above-described fifth embodiment. The configuration is largely different, and the configuration other than that is the same as that of the fifth embodiment. Hereinafter, the characteristic points of the pachinko machine 10 according to the sixth embodiment which are different from those of the fifth embodiment will be described in detail.

  As shown in FIG. 53, the pachinko machine 10 according to the sixth embodiment includes an image of the 4th symbol that is related to the content of the 2nd symbol and is displayed in a different display manner from the 2nd symbol, and an image of the 1st symbol. Are generated and displayed separately for each area partitioned by the variable display area partition forming unit 406, the first symbol and the fourth symbol on the display device 42, and the second symbol display device 43f. The display control device 45 that controls the change display with the second symbol, and the specific state detection unit 418 that detects an advantageous gaming state (for example, a probability variation state) that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 53, the pachinko machine 10 of the sixth embodiment displays the fourth symbol on the fourth symbol display unit 43e of the display screen 43 based on the detection of the probability variation state by the specific state detection unit 418, When the probability state is not detected by the specific state detection unit 418 (normal state: normal game state), the variable display area section formation unit 406 and the generation display unit 408 are set so that the fourth symbol is not displayed on the display screen 43. A display variable unit 410 to control is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 53, the generation display unit 408 further includes a variation display area of the fourth symbol (fourth symbol display unit 43e), which is one region partitioned by the variation display region partition formation unit 406. It has a function of generating and displaying a display information image (for example, a human character image K shown in FIG. 55 described later) different from the fourth symbol. In the sixth embodiment, a case is described in which, for example, a human-type character image K is adopted as the display information image. However, various types of objects such as animals, plants, other living things, and real fantasy objects can be used. It may be adopted.

  Further, the generation display unit 408 generates and displays a prediction image (see FIG. 56 described later) for predicting the variation stop timing of the fourth symbol in the variation display region (fourth symbol display unit 43e) of the fourth symbol. A predicted image generation / display unit 450 is provided.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 of the sixth embodiment is provided with the first starting port 33 at a predetermined position of the game board 30 as in the first embodiment, and the second symbol display device 43f displays the variation. The first start port 33 is activated (opened) for a predetermined time when the 2 symbol variation display result is lit and displayed as “◯”, and the second symbol variation display result. The first start port 33 is not activated (not opened) when is displayed as “×”. It can be said that the opening operation of the first start port 33 is the same for the fourth symbol. That is, the first start port 33 is displayed when the variation display result of the fourth symbol that is variably displayed on the fourth symbol display unit 43e in the probability variation state is good (for example, when lit and displayed with “◯”). The first start port 33 is in an activated state when it is in an activated state (opened) for a predetermined time, and the variation display result of the fourth symbol is negative (for example, when “x” is lit). It must not be released.

  Further, the pachinko machine 10 according to the sixth embodiment includes a selection instruction button 454 that receives an instruction input from the player, and the predicted image generation / display unit 450 generates a plurality of types of predicted images (FIGS. 56A to 56B described later). c) Reference) An image selection unit that can select a predicted image according to an instruction from the selection instruction button 454 from a plurality of types of predicted images (see FIGS. 56A to 56C described later). 452.

  Note that the predicted image generation / display unit 450 described above corresponds to the predicted image generation / display unit in the present invention, and the first start port 33 described above corresponds to the pitch change variable unit (winning unit) in the present invention. The instruction button 454 corresponds to an instruction input unit in the present invention, and the above-described image selection unit 452 corresponds to a predicted image selection unit in the present invention.

  Subsequently, the generation display of the fourth symbol variation display area (fourth symbol display unit 43e) and the variation variation presentation effect of the fourth symbol in the pachinko machine 10 of the sixth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 55 and 56. explain. FIG. 55 (a) is a diagram showing a state immediately after the fourth symbol display unit 43e is displayed, and FIG. 55 (b) is a diagram showing the fourth symbol display unit 43e after the lapse of a predetermined time in FIG. 55 (a). FIG. 56 (a) to 56 (c) are diagrams showing variable display effects of various fourth symbols. 56 (a) to 56 (c) includes various predicted images for predicting the variation stop timing of the fourth symbol.

  The pachinko machine 10 according to the sixth embodiment detects the presence or absence of the probability variation state by the specific state detection unit 418, and displays the fourth symbol display unit 43e on the display screen 43 as shown in FIG. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 55A, a character image K having a plate having the fourth symbol display portion 43e appears from the lower right portion of the display screen 43, and is shown in FIG. 55B. As such, the character image K walks to the center of the display screen 43 and lifts the plate (the plate having the fourth symbol display portion 43e) upward.

  As shown in FIG. 55 (b), the plate portion lifted to the center of the display screen 43, that is, the fourth symbol display unit 43e is displayed on the fourth image display unit 43e by the predicted image generation display unit 450 and the like. The variable display effects of various 4th symbols shown in FIG. That is, various prediction images for predicting the variation stop timing of the fourth symbol can be displayed.

  When the probability change state is entered, the player operates one of the selection display buttons 454 shown in FIG. 53 to select one of the variable display effects shown in FIGS. 56 (a) to 56 (c). It can be selected. In other words, when the selection instruction button 454 is operated, an operation signal from the selection instruction button 454 is transmitted to the display control device 45, and the image selection unit 452 performs various operations according to the operation signal from the selection instruction button 454. One of the four symbol variation display effects is selected, and the generation display unit displays the selected fourth symbol variation display effect on the fourth symbol display unit 43e of the display screen 43.

  The variation display effect of the fourth design with a predicted image shown in FIG. 56A is “5”, “4”, ““ when the paper surface of FIG. 56A is viewed in order from the left side to the right side. Countdown is displayed in units of 1 second such as “3”, “2”, “1”, and when the time becomes “0” seconds, the variation display result of the fourth symbol is displayed. If the variation display result of the 4th symbol is a win, “◯” is displayed, and if the variation display result of the 4th symbol is off, “x” is displayed. Further, if the variation display result of the 4th symbol is a hit (displayed as “◯”), the first start port 33 is activated and the opening operation is performed, and the variation display result of the 4th symbol is disengaged (“×” 1 ”), the first start port 33 is not activated and does not open. As can be seen from the nature that the 4th symbol is a decorative display of the 2nd symbol, the variable display of the 4th symbol and the 2nd symbol is performed in synchronization. That is, it goes without saying that the variation display of the fourth symbol is started with the start of variation of the second symbol, and the variation stop of the fourth symbol is performed with the stop of variation of the second symbol.

  The variation display effect of the fourth design with the predicted image shown in FIG. 56 (b) is “5”, “4”, “ Corresponding to the countdown display in units of 1 second such as “3”, “2”, “1”, the blades of the electric accessory (for example, electric tulip) are displayed to open gradually, “0” seconds At that time, the variation display result of the fourth symbol is displayed. If the variation display result of the 4th symbol is a win, the blade of the electric accessory is displayed in a fully opened state. If the variation display result of the 4th symbol is out of the range, the blade of the electric combination is completely It is displayed in a state other than the opened state (for example, the initial state before the blades are opened).

  The variation display effect of the fourth design with a predicted image shown in FIG. 56 (c) is “5”, “4”, “ Corresponding to the countdown display of “3”, “2”, “1” in units of 1 second, a predetermined character (for example, a character “Toshi”) is displayed to become larger and “0”. At the time when the second is reached, the variation display result of the fourth symbol is displayed. If the variation display result of the 4th symbol is a hit, the character “To” is displayed at the maximum, and if the variation display result of the 4th symbol is not, the character “outside” is displayed.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the sixth embodiment, the display device 42 that variably displays the first symbol, and the second symbol display device 43f that variably displays the second symbol, which is separate from the display device 42. And a variable display area section forming unit 406 for partitioning the display screen 43 of the display device 42 into a plurality of variable display areas, and a decorative display in a display mode different from the second pattern in relation to the contents of the second pattern A generation display unit 408 that generates and displays the image of the fourth symbol and the image of the first symbol separately for each region partitioned by the variable display region partition formation unit 406, and the first symbol on the display device 42 And the display control apparatus 45 which controls the fluctuation | variation display of the 4th symbol and the 2nd symbol in the 2nd symbol display device 43f, and the specific state detection which detects the advantageous gaming state (probability variation state) more advantageous than the normal gaming state Part 418 and this specific The fourth symbol is displayed on the display screen 43 based on the detection of the probability change state by the state detection unit 418, and the fourth symbol is displayed when the probability change state is not detected by the specific state detection unit 418 (in the case of a normal gaming state). When the advantageous gaming state (for example, the probability variation state) is detected, the variable display area section forming unit 406 and the display variable unit 410 that controls the generation display unit 408 are provided so as to be hidden on the display screen 43. The 4th symbol can be variably displayed on the display screen 43, and the player can be given an opportunity to pay attention to the variably displayed 4th symbol, and the 4th symbol's variable display is clearly provided to the player. can do. As a result, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to overlooking the variation display of the 4th symbol.

  In addition, the generation display unit 408 displays the image of the third symbol that is related to the content of the first symbol and is displayed in a different display manner from the first symbol, and the image of the first symbol, the second symbol, and the fourth symbol. Are generated and displayed in each of the regions (first, second, third, and fourth symbol display portions 43a, 43b, 43d, and 43e) partitioned by the variable display region partition forming unit. And the third symbol are displayed on the display device 42, and the pachinko machine 10 (game machine) that displays the second symbol on the second symbol display device 43f has the same effects as described above.

  Further, the generation display unit 408 has a fourth symbol variable display region (fourth symbol display unit 43e) which is one region partitioned by the variable display region partition forming unit 406, and is different from the fourth symbol. Since the display information image (for example, the character image K shown in FIG. 55) is generated and displayed, the fourth symbol variation display on the fourth symbol display unit 43e provided in the character image K can be seen, and the more interesting Four symbol variation display can be provided.

  The generation display unit 408 also includes a predicted image generation display unit 450 that generates and displays a predicted image for predicting the variation stop timing of the fourth symbol in the fourth symbol variation display area (fourth symbol display unit 43e). The first starting port 33 is provided in a game area where a game ball can be thrown in, so that the game ball can be entered or easier to enter when the variation display result of the 4th symbol is advantageous to the player. Therefore, the player can operate the handle so as to fire the game ball at the predicted variation stop timing of the fourth symbol, so that the game ball is not consumed unnecessarily, and the first start port 33 is A game ball can be launched aiming at an advantageous state (open state), and the game is excellent.

  Further, a selection instruction button 454 for receiving an instruction input from the player is provided, and the predicted image generation / display unit 450 can generate a plurality of types of prediction images (for example, three types shown in FIG. 56). Since the image selection unit 452 for selecting a prediction image corresponding to an instruction from the selection instruction button 454 is selected from the images, the player selects a prediction image according to his / her preference or selects an easy-to-understand prediction image. The enjoyment that a desired predicted image can be selected is obtained, and the game is more excellent.

  Next, a pachinko machine 10 according to a seventh embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 57 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of the main control device 261, the display control device 45, and the like according to the seventh embodiment. FIG. 58 illustrates the main functions of the center frame 47 and the display device 42 according to the seventh embodiment. FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 57 and 58, the pachinko machine 10 according to the sixth embodiment is similar to the above-described sixth embodiment in that the first symbol display unit 43a that displays the first symbol in a variable manner and the decorative display of the first symbol. A third symbol display portion 43d for variably displaying the third symbol is displayed on the display screen 43 of the display device 42, and the second symbol display device 43f is displayed on the center frame 47 (see FIG. 58) separate from the display device 42. And four hold lamps 44 indicating the number of variable display hold numbers of the second symbol.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the seventh embodiment, a pseudo display corresponding to the four hold lamps 44 is displayed on the display screen 43 of the display device 42. The predicted image generation display unit 450 and the image selection unit 452 and the selection instruction button 454 (switch) are not provided, compared to the above-described sixth embodiment, and the other points are the same as in the sixth embodiment. Below, the feature point different from the above-mentioned Example 6 in the pachinko machine 10 of Example 7 is demonstrated in detail.

  As shown in FIGS. 57 and 58, the pachinko machine 10 according to the seventh embodiment includes four holding lamps 44 that are separate from the display device 42 and display the number of holdings of the variable display of the second symbol. . Further, the pachinko machine 10 according to the seventh embodiment includes a variable display area section forming unit 406 that partitions the display screen 43 into a plurality of variable display areas, and a hold number decoration that displays the hold number of the variable display of the second symbol. Generation for generating and displaying an image (an image displayed on the hold number decoration image display unit 43g in FIG. 57) and an image for the first design separately for each area partitioned by the variable display area partition forming unit 406 The display unit 408, the display control device 45 for controlling the variable display of the first symbol and the hold number decoration image on the display device 42, and the second symbol on the second symbol display device 43f, and more advantageous than the normal gaming state The specific state detection unit 418 that detects a favorable advantageous game state (for example, a probability change state), and changes so as to change (change) the display mode of the hold number decoration image based on the detection of the probability change state by the specific state detection unit 418 table Includes a display variable portion 410 that controls the area partition forming portions 406 and the generation display unit 408, a.

  Further, the generation display unit 408 variably displays the hold number decoration image on the hold number decoration image display unit 43g of the display screen 43, and when the result stops with the content indicating the number, the second pattern change is advantageous. This is a display result, and represents the number of reservations at the present time (the number of variable display reservations of the second symbol), which is not advantageous when the change display result of the hold number decoration image is stopped in a mode other than the content indicating the number. A hold number decoration image fluctuation display unit 456 is provided for variably displaying the hold number decoration image so as to obtain a two-pattern fluctuation display result.

  Note that the above-described hold lamp 44 corresponds to the second symbol variation display hold display unit in the present invention, and the above-described hold number decoration image variation display unit 456 corresponds to the hold number decoration image variation display unit in the present invention.

  Subsequently, with respect to the generation display of the variable number display area of the reserved number decoration image (the reserved number decoration image display unit 43g) and the variable number display effect of the reserved number decoration image in the pachinko machine 10 of the seventh embodiment with reference to FIG. explain. FIG. 59A is a diagram showing the hold number decoration image display unit 43g on the display screen 43 in the normal gaming state, and FIG. 59B is a hold number decoration image display unit on the display screen 43 in the probability change state. It is a figure which shows 43g.

  As shown in FIG. 59 (a), on the display screen 43 in the normal gaming state (the gaming state other than the probability changing state), for example, a reserved number decoration image display unit 43g is displayed on the display object of the background image. In FIG. 59 (a), the reserved number decoration image display unit 43g is assigned to a predetermined display object (for example, a square window of a building) that is a part of the background image. As can be seen from FIG. 59 (a), the rice-shaped window is composed of four divided windows, and the number of lights on these windows represents the number of reserved windows. That is, in FIG. 59 (a), only the upper left window (the hatched window in FIG. 59 (a)) of the rice-shaped window is lit, so that the variable display hold number of the second symbol is one. You can see that

  On the other hand, when the probability change state is entered, as shown in FIG. 59 (b), the display variable unit 410 enlarges the area of the reserved number decoration image display unit 43g in the normal game state and is positioned at the center of the display screen 43. To display. It should be noted that the degree of enlargement of the area of the reserved number decoration image display unit 43g, the position thereof, and the like are not limited to the above meanings, and an arbitrary one may be adopted.

  Here, in the probability variation state, two hold lamps 44 of the center frame 47 are lit, that is, there are two variable display hold numbers of the second symbol, and one of the second symbols of the variable symbol display is performed. As an example, display on the hold number decoration image display unit 43g in the probability variation state will be described. The number-of-holds decorative image variation display unit 456 performs display as described below.

  That is, the hold number decoration image variation display unit 456 causes the hold number decoration image display unit 43g of the display screen 43 to display a change in the hold number decoration image (“1” shown in FIG. 59B) (flashing display). When the result stops with the content indicating the number (when the display is confirmed with “1” shown in FIG. 59B), the advantageous second symbol variation display result (the first start port 33 is opened) ), And the number of holds at the present time (the number of variable display hold number of the second symbol) is “1”, and the variable number display result of the hold number decoration image indicates the number. When the display is stopped in a mode other than (for example, when “-” (bar) is determined to be displayed), the second symbol variation display result (the first start port 33 does not open) is displayed. Folding display of the number of hold decoration images.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the seventh embodiment, the display device 42 that displays the first symbol in a variable manner, and the second symbol display device 43f that displays the second symbol in a different manner, which is separate from the display device 42. A hold lamp 44 separate from the display device 42 for displaying the number of hold of the variable display of the second symbol, and a variable display area section forming unit 406 for partitioning the display screen 43 into a plurality of variable display areas. The variable number display image is obtained by dividing the number-of-holds decoration image (the image displayed on the number-of-holds decoration image display unit 43g in FIG. 57) and the image of the first symbol, with the number-of-holds display of the variable symbol on the second symbol. The generation display unit 408 that generates and displays each area divided and formed by the formation unit 406, the first symbol and the reserved number decoration image on the display device 42, and the second symbol on the second symbol display device 43f Display control device for controlling variable display 5, a specific state detection unit 418 that detects an advantageous gaming state (for example, a probability variation state) that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state, and a display mode of the hold number decoration image based on the detection of the probability variation state by the specific state detection unit 418 Since the variable display area section forming unit 406 and the display variable unit 410 that controls the generation display unit 408 are provided so as to change (change) the game, when an advantageous gaming state (for example, a probability change state) is detected, The display mode of the hold number decoration image displayed on the display screen 43 can be changed (changed), and the player can be given an opportunity to pay attention to the hold number decoration image by changing the display mode of the hold number decoration image. It is possible to clearly notify the player of the number of variable display suspensions of the second symbol. As a result, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to overlooking the number of variable display suspensions of the second symbol.

  Further, the generation display unit 408 variably displays the number-of-holds decoration image, and the result is a variable display result of the second symbol that is advantageous when the result is stopped at the content indicating the number, and the number of holds at the present time The hold number decoration image is displayed in a variable manner so as to obtain a variable display result of the second pattern which is not advantageous when the change display result of the hold number decoration image is stopped in a mode other than the content indicating the number. Since the fluctuation display unit 456 is provided, the fluctuation display result of the second symbol and the number of the current hold can be displayed at the same time. In other words, when the variation display result of the number-of-holds decoration image stops at the content indicating the number, it is possible to indicate that the variation display result of the advantageous second symbol and the current number of holds are present, It is more playable.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the seventh embodiment, when the probability change state is entered, the display mode of the hold number decoration image is changed. However, in the normal game state (a game state other than the probability change state), the display screen 43 is reserved. The number decoration image display unit 43g may be hidden, and the hold number decoration image display unit 43g may be displayed on the display screen 43 in the case of the probability change state.

  Note that the pachinko machine 10 according to the seventh embodiment may include a predicted image generation / display unit 450, an image selection unit 452, and a selection instruction button 454 (switch) that are configured according to the sixth embodiment.

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

  (1) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 43, the size of the second symbol display unit 43b is changed or the size of the first symbol display unit 43a is changed. As shown in a) to (d), the position of the second symbol display unit 43b on the display screen 43 may be varied. In this case, the display variable unit 410 controls the variable display area section forming unit 406 and the generation display unit 408 so as to vary the position of the second symbol display unit 43b based on the establishment of a predetermined variable condition. realizable. Further, as described above, the position of the first symbol display unit 43a on the display screen 43 may be varied.

  (2) In the embodiment described above, the sizes of the first symbol display unit 43a and the second symbol display unit 43b are changed, but the symbols are of a different type from the first symbol and the second symbol. A pachinko machine that displays on the display device 42 a third symbol, which is display information for visually recognizing the establishment / non-establishment of the gaze for displaying the establishment / non-establishment of the transition to the gaming state in different display modes. It can also be applied to (gaming machines). For example, as shown in FIGS. 45A and 45B, this pachinko machine can variably display the first symbol display unit 43a and the third symbol display unit 43c on the display screen 43 of the display device 42. Yes, the positions of the first symbol display unit 43a and the third symbol display unit 43c on the display screen 43 may be varied. In this case, the variable display area section 410 and the generation display section are configured so that the display variable section 410 changes the positions of the first symbol display section 43a and the third symbol display section 43c based on the establishment of a predetermined variable condition. 408, and based on instructions from the instruction input means operated by the player (for example, the first symbol instruction button 412a and the third symbol instruction button), the first symbol display unit 43a and This can also be realized by controlling the variable display area section forming unit 406 and the generation display unit 408 so as to change the position of the third symbol display unit 43c. The display control device 45 displays the first symbol variation display based on the first symbol variation pattern command from the main control device 261 determined by the main control device 261 based on the value of the variation type counter CS1. While the pattern image is generated, the main controller 261 determines the third symbol variation from the main controller 261 determined based on the value of the third symbol random number counter C5 (counter for determining the third symbol). Based on the pattern command, a variation display pattern image of the third symbol is generated.

  In this case, the first symbol display unit 43a or the third symbol display unit 43c can be changed so that the first symbol display unit 43a or the third symbol display unit 43c is easy to see based on the establishment of the predetermined variable condition. The display unit 43a or the third symbol display unit 43c can be watched. That is, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to difficulty in viewing the first symbol display unit 43a or the third symbol display unit 43c. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can dramatically improve the interest of the game.

  45 (c) and 45 (d), the sizes of the first symbol display unit 43a and the third symbol display unit 43c on the display screen 43 of the display device 42 may be varied. In this case, the display variable unit 410 generates and displays the variable display area section forming unit 406 so as to vary the sizes of the first symbol display unit 43a and the third symbol display unit 43c based on the establishment of a predetermined variable condition. The first symbol display unit 43a can be realized by controlling the unit 408 and based on an instruction from the instruction input means (for example, the first symbol instruction button 412a and the third symbol instruction button) operated by the player. It can also be realized by controlling the variable display area section forming unit 406 and the generation display unit 408 so as to vary the size of the third symbol display unit 43c.

  45 (c) and 45 (d), the first symbol display unit 43a and the third symbol display unit 43c are displayed on the display screen 43 of the display device 42. However, on the display screen 43 of the display device 42, FIG. You may make it display the 2nd symbol display part 43b and the 3rd symbol display part 43c. In this case, the second symbol image layer is in front of the third symbol image layer simply by switching the overlay order (hierarchical order) of the second symbol image layer and the third symbol image layer. It is possible to generate a frame image having an overlapping image layer and a frame image having an overlapping image layer in which the third symbol image layer is in front of the second symbol image layer. The processing load can be reduced as compared with the case where duplicate image layers are recreated one by one without selecting a hierarchy with the three-design image layer.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 43, the size of the second symbol display unit 43b is changed or the size of the first symbol display unit 43a is changed. As shown, the size and position of the second symbol display unit 43b may remain the same, and the display mode (display content) of the second symbol display unit 43b may be varied. The second symbol of the second symbol display section 43b shown in FIG. 46 (a) is varied so as to be displayed largely in FIG. 46 (b). In this case, the display variable unit 410 can be realized by controlling the generation display unit 408 so as to change the display mode (display content) of the second symbol display unit 43b based on the establishment of a predetermined variable condition. The generation display unit 408 is controlled to change the display mode (display content) of the second symbol display unit 43b based on an instruction from an instruction input means (for example, the second symbol instruction button 412b) operated by the player. Can also be realized.

  (4) In the embodiment described above, the first symbol and the second symbol are displayed on the display screen 43 of the display device 42 as shown in FIG. 43, but as shown in FIGS. 46 (c) to 46 (e). In addition, the first symbol, the second symbol, and the third symbol may be displayed on the display screen 43 of the display device 42, and the display position and size of these symbols may be varied. In this case, the display variable unit 410 is generated so as to vary the positions and sizes of the first symbol display unit 43a, the second symbol display unit 43b, and the third symbol display unit 43c based on the establishment of a predetermined variable condition. It can be realized by controlling the display unit 408, and can be made by an instruction input means operated by the player (for example, the first symbol instruction button 412a, the second symbol instruction button 412b, the third symbol instruction button). Based on this, it can also be realized by controlling the generation display unit 408 so that the positions and sizes of the first symbol display unit 43a, the second symbol display unit 43b, and the third symbol display unit 43c are variable. In this case, the first symbol display unit 43a, the second symbol display unit 43b, or the third symbol display unit 43c can be changed based on the establishment of the predetermined variable condition so that the player can be changed. The first symbol display unit 43a, the second symbol display unit 43b, or the third symbol display unit 43c, which is easy to see, can be watched. That is, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to difficulty in seeing the first symbol display unit 43a, the second symbol display unit 43b, or the third symbol display unit 43c. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can dramatically improve the interest of the game.

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

  In addition, as a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, a variable display means for displaying a fixed symbol after a variable symbol row consisting of a plurality of symbols is provided, and a handle for launching a ball is provided. What is not provided. In this case, after inserting a predetermined amount of game balls 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 the predetermined amount With the passage of time, the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped, and a jackpot state that is advantageous to the player is generated on the condition that the fixed symbol at the time of stoppage is a so-called jackpot symbol. A lot of balls are paid out.

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

It is a schematic front view of the pachinko machine of the example of the present invention. It is a perspective view which shows the pachinko machine of the state which open | released the inner frame and the front frame set. It is a front view which shows the inner frame etc. in the state which open | released the front frame set. It is a front view which shows the structure of a game board. It is a rear view which shows the structure of a front frame set. It is a rear view which shows the structure of a pachinko machine. It is a disassembled perspective view which decomposes | disassembles and shows the back surface structure of a pachinko machine for every main part. It is a schematic diagram which shows arrangement | positioning of the 1st control board unit in the back surface of a pachinko machine, a 2nd control board unit, and a back pack unit. It is a rear view which shows the structure of an inner frame and a game board. It is a perspective view which shows the back surface structure of an inner frame. It is a perspective view which shows the back surface structure of a game board. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of a support metal fitting. It is a front view which shows the structure of a 1st control board unit. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of a 1st control board unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of a 1st control board unit. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the back surface structure of a 1st control board unit. It is a front view which shows the structure of a 2nd control board unit. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of a 2nd control board unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of a 2nd control board unit. It is a front view which shows the structure of a back pack unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of a back pack unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of a tank rail. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display content of a display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of the various counters used for game control. It is a flowchart which shows the main process by the main controller. It is a flowchart which shows a normal process. It is a flowchart which shows the update process of an off symbol counter. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st symbol variation process process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation | variation start process. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a start winning process. It is a flowchart which shows a NMI interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the main process by the payout control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows payout control processing. It is a flowchart which shows a prize ball control process. It is a flowchart which shows a ball rental control process. It is a block diagram which shows structures, such as a main controller and a display controller. It is a fragmentary perspective view which shows the upper plate of a front frame set. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a display control apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the rectangular image unit (sprite) in a layer. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of a color palette table. It is explanatory drawing which shows that a frame image is formed by superimposing a plurality of layers. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing which mainly shows the position change of a 2nd symbol display part. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing which shows the change of a 1st symbol display part and a 3rd symbol display part. (A), (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the change of the display mode of a 2nd symbol display part, (c)-(e) is a 1st symbol display part, a 2nd symbol display part, and a 3rd symbol display part. It is explanatory drawing which shows this change. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the main controller of Example 2, a display control apparatus, etc. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the display mode variable (change) of the fluctuation | variation display area of the 4th pattern in the display screen of a display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the change (change) of the fluctuation | variation display area of the 3rd design in the display screen of the display apparatus of Example 3, and a 4th design. FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a main control device, a display control device, and the like according to a fourth embodiment. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the magnitude | size change (change) of the fluctuation | variation display area | region of the 4th design in the display screen of a display apparatus, and the uncovering of the 2nd design. It is a front view which shows the game board of Example 5. FIG. FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating configurations of a main control device, a display control device, and the like according to a sixth embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the principal part function of the center frame of Example 6, and a display apparatus. (A) is a figure which shows the state immediately after the 4th symbol display part was displayed, (b) is a figure which shows the 4th symbol display part after progress of the predetermined time of (a). (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the variable display effect of various 4th symbols. FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a main control device, a display control device, and the like according to a seventh embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the principal part function of the center frame of Example 7, and a display apparatus. (A) is a figure which shows the hold number decoration image display part in the display screen in a normal game state, (b) is a figure which shows the hold number decoration image display part in the display screen in a probability change state.

Explanation of symbols

32 ... Variable winning device (status generating means)
33 ... 1st starting port (winning means)
38 ... Game ball launching device (game ball launching means)
42 ... Display device (variation display means, identification information fluctuation display means)
45 ... Display control device (display control means)
224 ... Actuator switch (winning detection means)
400 ... 1st random number generation part (1st random number generation means)
402: First random number storage unit (first random number storage means)
404 ... 1st determination part (1st determination means)
406 ... Normal variation pattern table (selection means, normal selection means)
408 ... Generation display unit (generation display means)
410 ... display variable section (display variable means)
412a ... 1st symbol instruction button (instruction input means)
412b ... 2nd symbol instruction button (instruction input means)
414 ... permission part (permission means)
416 ... Game state detection unit (game state detection means)

Claims (1)

In the gaming machine provided with the fluctuation display means for displaying the fluctuation information on the display section based on the establishment of the start condition, and displaying the fluctuation stop result on the display section after a predetermined time has elapsed,
A variable display area section forming means for partitioning the display section into a plurality of variable display areas;
A generation and display means for generating and displaying a plurality of types of identification information for assigning different game values to a player when a predetermined stop result is obtained, classified into the plurality of variable display areas for each type; ,
Display control means for controlling fluctuation display of the plurality of types of identification information on the fluctuation display means;
Based on the establishment of a predetermined variable condition, the variable display area section forming means or the display control means is controlled so as to vary a predetermined variable display area or a display mode of the area among the plurality of variable display areas. Display variable means,
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

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