JP2007029573A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To inhibit a player from losing eagerness for a game by smoothly developing the game. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine has variable display patterns of the "countdown failure" and the "countdown winning" with the variation time approximately equivalent to the time-shortened variation time. If a failure accompanying a ready-to-win game state in a probability changing state and/or a time-shortened state is determined, the variable display pattern of the "countdown failure" is executed, and the presentation can be executed in a short period of time. As a result, the smooth development of the game is not hindered, so that the player will not be given such disadvantage as lowering of the probability of stopping/displaying of jackpot symbols in a prescribed period of time because the number of times of execution of the variable display is reduced. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention includes a display device capable of starting a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information on the basis of establishment of a predetermined condition, stopping the identification information after a predetermined period has elapsed, and deriving a predetermined display result. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls to a profit granting state in which a profit is given to a player when a display result of a device becomes a specific result.

  Conventionally, a game ball as a game medium is played by driving it into the game area, and the display device displays a variation of the symbol based on the winning of the game ball at the starting port. There is a gaming machine to play. In this type of gaming machine, when a symbol stopped and displayed on the display device becomes a specific result, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state and a profit is given to the player. In the case of controlling to the big hit gaming state, the specific result is usually stopped and displayed after the reach mode is formed and the reach effect is executed.

  In this type of gaming machine, the rate of the non-specific result different from the specific result is higher than the rate of the symbol stopped and displayed on the display device as the specific result. For this reason, many proposals have been made to execute various reach effects for the purpose of improving the interest of the player. In the invention aimed at improving the interests of these players, the production time has become longer by executing the reach production that is elaborate in the reach production. Since there was a risk that the progress of the reach production would hinder the smooth progress of the game, it was difficult to adjust the execution ratio of the reach production.

  Further, if a predetermined condition is satisfied when controlling to the big hit gaming state, after the big hit gaming state is finished, control is performed to a probability variation state or a short time state having a higher profit value for the player than the normal state. On the other hand, if the predetermined condition is not satisfied when controlling to the big hit gaming state, the normal state different from the probability variation state and the short time state is controlled.

  In the normal state, when the non-specific result different from the specific result is stopped and displayed without executing the reach effect described above, the normal variation is executed. On the other hand, when the non-specific result is stopped and displayed without executing the reach effect in the probability variation state and the short time state, the shortening variation in which the symbol variation display execution period (variation time) is shorter than the normal variation is performed. .

In such a gaming machine, there has been proposed one in which the ratio of stopping and displaying the non-specific result with the reach mode in the probability variation state and the short time state is lower than the normal state (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2001-120773 A

  In the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 described above, almost all of the probability variation state and the short time state are reduced by reducing the ratio of stopping and displaying the non-specific result with the reach mode in the probability variation state and the short time state from the normal state. In the variable display, a shortened variation for deriving a non-specific result without accompanying a reach mode is executed, and the number of executions of the variable display within the predetermined period can be increased, and the specific result is stopped and displayed within the predetermined period. Since the ratio can be increased, the game can be smoothly advanced, but the game becomes monotonous by continuously executing the shortening variation, and the display device cannot be noticed. As a result, the game Had reduced the interest of. The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of smoothly playing a game and suppressing a decrease in interest in the game.

(Solution 1)
In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention has a plurality of types of identification information (for example, left decoration) based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, a game ball wins the upper start opening 52 or the lower start opening 54). A display device (for example, a liquid crystal display device 50) that starts variable display of a symbol, a middle decorative symbol, and a right decorative symbol), and after the predetermined period has elapsed, can stop the identification information and derive a predetermined display result; In a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko machine 1) that controls to a profit granting state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that gives a profit to the player when the display result of the display device becomes a specific result (for example, a jackpot symbol) Then, based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, a winning determination means for determining whether or not to display the identification information as the specific result (for example, a function of the CPU 102, which is a big hit determination process) And a display of the identification information on the display device after the profit granting state is ended after the profit granting state is determined. Time-saving control that shortens the fluctuation time (for example, the fluctuation time) from when the identification information is stopped to displayed (for example, the fluctuation display of the special symbol in the probability fluctuation state and / or the short-time state is started) Time-shortening control determination means for determining whether or not to execute a control for shortening the variation time until the special symbol is stopped and displayed (for example, a function of the CPU 102, when the big hit is determined in step S56 of the big hit determination process) A portion for determining whether to control to a probability variation state and / or a time-short state or a time-short state), and the time-short control is executed by the time-short control determination means. When the determination is made, the time reduction control is executed after completion of the profit granting state, and the time reduction termination condition is satisfied (for example, the special symbol display on the special symbol display 141 in the probability variation state and / or the time reduction state) When the number of times reaches 100), the time-short game control means (for example, a function of the CPU 102, which is a function of the CPU 102, and a probability variation / time-short time variation display pattern table is displayed when the game process is a big hit) A portion that is set in the variable display pattern table to be used and is set in a table that uses the normal time variable display pattern table when the time reduction state is completed), and when the time reduction control is not being executed by the time reduction game control means Then, based on the determination result of the winning determination means, the display device starts displaying the variation of the identification information, and then displays the display result. Normal variation mode selection means for selecting any one of a plurality of types of normal variation modes until it is released (for example, a function of the CPU 102, and a variable display based on the normal variation display pattern table in the variation display pattern setting process) When the time-shortening control is being executed by the time-shortage game control means, the display device starts to display the variation of the identification information based on the determination result of the winning determination means. Time variation mode selection means for selecting any one of a plurality of types of time variation modes from the time when the display result is derived to the display result (for example, a function of the CPU 102, which is a function of the CPU 102, and a variation display pattern setting process is performed to display the probability variation / time variation variation display. A portion for selecting a variation display pattern based on a pattern table), the normal variation mode selection means, and the short-time variation mode selection. Fluctuation display control means (for example, the CPU 102 transmits a variation display pattern command to the sub-integrated substrate 111 and receives the variation display pattern received by the CPU 102 based on the normal variation mode and the short time variation mode selected by the stage) A display CPU 121 and a display CPU 121 to control display of the liquid crystal display device 50 based on a command), and the variable display control means uses the time-variation mode selection means to select a special time-shortness among the plurality of types of time-variation aspects. When a variation mode (for example, a variation display pattern of variation number 47 “per countdown” or a variation display pattern of “out of countdown”) is selected, the display device changes and displays the display result derivation timing in a countdown manner. Visual information (for example, stop Visual information display means (for example, a function of the integrated CPU 112) for controlling the display of the time information display 51c), and performing the effect control process (step S92) to display the stop time information display 51c on the liquid crystal display device 50. ) And information emphasizing means for emphasizing the visual information so that the player can easily recognize it (for example, a function of the integrated CPU 112, and the effect control process (step S92) is executed to display the background image 51a in a single color) When the control is performed (FIG. 44), the display result of the identification information is derived when the display result of the identification information is derived after the final visual information of the visual information changed and displayed by the countdown method is displayed. Derivation notification means (for example, a function of the integrated CPU 112, which performs the effect control process (step S92) to indicate the state of the volcano 51a ′ Gaming machine and having a change portion for), the.

  In this case, since the display result is derived after the visual information is changed and displayed in a countdown manner, the player can have a sense of expectation for the profit-giving state when the visual information is displayed. The visual information is changed and displayed in a countdown manner, so that a sense of expectation for the profit grant state can be gradually increased. In addition, since the visual information to be changed and displayed is highlighted, it is easy for the player to visually recognize the visual information, and the visual information can be noticed. In addition, after displaying the visual information, the display result of the identification information is derived and the fact that the display result of the identification information is derived is notified. Therefore, the display result can be focused and the interest is not reduced.

(Solution 2)
In addition, the display device includes a plurality of display units (for example, 7 segment LEDs) capable of variably displaying the identification information as numerical information (for example, numbers of 0 to 9) by a plurality of LEDs, and the visual information display means Is numerical information different from the identification information as the visual information in one of the plurality of display units (for example, numbers such as “3”, “2”, “1”, etc. as stop time notification display) ) Is displayed and changed in a countdown manner, and the information emphasizing means emphasizes the visual information by controlling to turn off the display of the identification information on a display unit other than the one display unit. A gaming machine according to Solution 1.

  In this case, since the visual information is emphasized by turning off the display of the identification information on the display units other than the one display unit, the player can be focused on the visual information.

(Solution 3)
Further, the display device includes an image display capable of displaying image information, and the variable display control means displays the plurality of types of identification information in a variable manner in a plurality of columns and a background behind the identification information in the plurality of columns. Information (for example, the background image 51a) is displayed and controlled as the image information, and the information emphasizing means controls the display of the background information displayed on the display device when the visual information display means controls the display of the visual information. The game according to Solution 1, wherein display control is performed for a vicinity area of the visual information (for example, a vicinity area of the stop time notification display 51 c in the background image 51 a) in a single color (for example, white single color). Machine.

  In this case, since the vicinity area of the visual information is controlled to be displayed in a single color, the player can pay attention to the visual information.

(Solution 4)
The special short time variation mode may be selected by the short time variation mode selection unit (for example, for example, when the determination result that the display result of the identification information is determined as the specific result by the winning determination unit (for example, When the display result of the identification information is derived, the derivation notifying means notifies that the specific result has been derived (for example, at the volcano 51a ′). 4. The gaming machine according to any one of Solution 1 to Solution 3, wherein display control is performed on a mode in which a large-scale eruption has occurred.

  In this case, after the visual information is displayed, the specific result is derived and the fact that the specific result has been derived is notified, so that the expectation for the profit granting state reaches its maximum and does not lower the interest.

(Solution 5)
The special short time variation mode may be selected by the short time variation mode selection unit (for example, for example, when the determination result that the display result of the identification information is determined as the specific result by the winning determination unit (for example, “Variable display pattern per countdown” and the time-varying variation mode when the winning determination means determines that the display result of the identification information is a non-specific result (for example, a missing symbol) different from the specific result. And a losing special time variation mode that can be selected by the selection unit (for example, a “countdown off” variation display pattern), and the derivation notifying unit displays a display result of the identification information based on the winning special time variation mode. Notify that the specific result has been derived when derived (for example, a large eruption occurred at the volcano 51a ′ On the other hand, when the display result of the identification information is derived on the basis of the loss special special short-time fluctuation mode, the fact that the non-specific result has been derived is notified (for example, a small scale at the volcano 51a ′). 4. A gaming machine according to any one of Solution 1 to Solution 3, wherein the display mode controls a mode in which a violent eruption has occurred.

  In this case, the specific result is derived based on the winning special short-time variation mode and the fact that the specific result has been derived is notified, and the non-specific result is derived based on the special election time variation mode and the non-specific result is derived. In order to notify that the display result is derived, it becomes difficult to grasp whether the specific result is derived or the non-specific result is derived, and the display device is focused until the display result is derived. be able to. Further, it is possible to grasp which result has been derived by the notification of the derivation notification means.

(Solution 6)
Also, a plurality of types of light emitting members capable of blinking light emission (for example, game board lamps; LED 92 and / or LED chip 204a) and light emission drive control means (for example, the function of the integrated CPU 112) for controlling the light emission of the light emitting members. A lamp control process (step S94), and the derivation notifying means determines the display result of the identification information based on the special time variation mode by the light emission drive control means. The gaming machine according to any one of Solution 1 to Solution 5, wherein notification is made that the plurality of types of light-emitting members are controlled in a predetermined light emission mode (for example, a game board lamp is turned on and displayed).

  In this case, after displaying the visual information based on the special short-time variation mode, the display result of the identification information is derived, and a plurality of types of light-emitting members are controlled in a predetermined light-emitting mode. It can be understood that the display result is derived also by the mode.

(Solution 7)
Also, a plurality of types of light emitting members capable of blinking light emission (for example, game board lamps; LED 92 and / or LED chip 204a) and light emission drive control means (for example, the function of the integrated CPU 112) for controlling the light emission of the light emitting members. Lamp control processing (step S94)), and the derivation notifying means is first controlled by the light emission drive control means when the specific result is derived based on the winning special short-time variation mode. The plurality of types of light emitting members are controlled in a light emitting mode (for example, the game board lamp blinks in red light emitting color), and the light emission driving is performed when the non-specific result is derived on the basis of the lost special time variation mode The control means controls the plurality of types of light emitting members in a second light emitting mode different from the first light emitting mode (for example, a game board lamp) The gaming machine according to the solving means 5, characterized in that the flashing emission color).

  In this case, the specific result is derived based on the winning special time variation mode and the plurality of types of light emitting members are controlled in the first light emission mode, while the non-specific result is derived based on the lost special time variation mode and the plurality of types of light emitting members are controlled. Since the light emitting member is controlled in the second light emitting mode, it can be grasped whether the specific result is derived or the non-specific result is derived also by the light emitting mode of the light emitting member different from the identification information.

(Solution 8)
Also, sound output means capable of outputting sound (for example, the low-frequency speaker 14 and / or speaker 36) and sound output control means for controlling the sound output means (for example, a function of the integrated CPU 112, including sound control processing ( A step of executing step S93), and the derivation notifying unit provides the audio output unit with the audio output control unit when the display result of the identification information is derived based on the special time variation mode. The display result is derived by executing sound output in a predetermined mode (for example, “dawn”) (for example, executing sound output (for example, “dawn”) for a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds)). The gaming machine according to any one of Solution 1 to Solution 7, wherein the fact is notified.

  In this case, after displaying the visual information based on the special short-time fluctuation mode, the display result of the identification information is derived and the audio output unit executes the audio output of the predetermined mode. It can be understood that the display result is derived also by the sound output mode different from the identification information.

(Solution 9)
Also, sound output means capable of outputting sound (for example, the low-frequency speaker 14 and / or speaker 36) and sound output control means for controlling the sound output means (for example, a function of the integrated CPU 112, including sound control processing ( A step of executing step S93), and the derivation notifying means performs the sound output means by the sound output means when the specific result is derived based on the winning special short-time variation mode. While the voice output of one mode (for example, “Dawn”) is executed, the first mode is set by the voice output means by the voice output control means when the non-specific result is derived based on the special time fluctuation variation mode. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein a voice output of a second mode (for example, “push”) different from the above is executed.

  In this case, the specific result is derived based on the winning special time variation mode and the sound output unit executes the first mode audio output, while the non-specific result is derived based on the lost special time variation mode and the audio output. Since the voice output of the second mode is executed by the means, it is possible to grasp whether the specific result is derived or the non-specific result is derived by the mode of the voice output different from the identification information even when the display device is not visually recognized. .

(Solution 10)
Also, a plurality of types of light emitting members capable of blinking light emission (for example, game board lamps; LED 92 and / or LED chip 204a) and light emission drive control means (for example, the function of the integrated CPU 112) for controlling the light emission of the light emitting members. , A part for executing the lamp control process (step S94), sound output means capable of outputting sound (for example, the low-frequency speaker 14 and / or speaker 36), and sound output control means for controlling the sound output means (for example, , A function of the integrated CPU 112, and a sound control process (step S 93), and the derivation notifying means derives the specific result based on the winning special time variation mode The light emission drive control means controls the plurality of types of light emitting members in a first light emission mode (for example, the game board lamp is turned red) The sound output control means causes the sound output means to execute the sound output of the first mode (for example, “Dawn”), while the non-specific result is based on the loss special special time variation mode. The light emission drive control means controls the plurality of types of light emitting members in a second light emission mode different from the first light emission mode (for example, the game board lamp blinks in blue light emission color) and 6. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the voice output control means causes the voice output means to execute a voice output of a second mode (for example, “push”) different from the first mode.

  In this case, when deriving a specific result based on the winning special short-time variation mode, a plurality of types of light-emitting members are controlled in the first light-emitting mode, and the audio output unit performs the audio output of the first mode, while the special selection loss is performed. When a non-specific result is derived on the basis of the time variation mode, the plurality of types of light emitting members are controlled in the second light emitting mode, and the audio output of the second mode is executed by the audio output unit. Whether the specific result was derived or whether the non-specific result was derived also by the light emission mode of the member, and whether the specific result was derived by the sound output mode different from the identification information even when the display device was not visually recognized Whether non-specific results have been derived can be grasped.

(Solution 11)
Further, the variation display control means performs a variation display of the identification information on the basis of the fact that the special time variation mode is selected by the time variation mode selection unit, and a reach mode (for example, in a state where the player can identify) The decorative symbols except for one of the decorative symbols 50a to 50c that are variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol, and all the decorative symbols are not yet stopped). The gaming machine according to any one of Solution 2 to Solution 10, wherein the identification information is stopped and displayed.

  In this case, the identification information is stopped and displayed in a state where it is difficult to predict the display result of the identification information because the identification information is stopped and displayed without forming a reach form in a state that can be identified by the player. The display device can be focused until the identification information is stopped and displayed.

(Solution 12)
Further, the variation display control means is an aspect incapable of being identified by the player based on the fact that the special time variation variation mode is selected by the time variation variation selection means (for example, the decorative symbols 50a to 50c are displayed at high speed). The variation display of the identification information is started, and after the elapse of a predetermined period (for example, the period from the start of the variation display with the variation display pattern of the shortened variation to the final display; in this example, 4 seconds The game machine according to claim 11, wherein the identification information that is variably displayed in each of the plurality of display areas is stopped and displayed substantially simultaneously.

  In this case, the identification information is displayed in a variable manner in a manner indistinguishable to the player, and the identification information that is variably displayed in each of the plurality of display areas after a predetermined period of time is displayed substantially simultaneously (stopped completely simultaneously (It may be possible to stop and display continuously in a predetermined order within a short period of time), so that the identification information is suddenly stopped and displayed in a manner that makes it difficult to predict the display result of the identification information. The display device can be focused until the identification information is stopped and displayed.

(Solution means 13)
Reach mode different from the specified result (for example, a decorative pattern 50a variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50) when the determination result that the display result of the identification information is not the specified result is not made by the winning determination unit. Reach mode determining means (for example, determining whether or not to give a non-specific result with a decorative symbol except for one of ˜50c being stopped and displayed with the same symbol and not all decorative symbols being stopped yet) , A function of the CPU 102, further comprising a part for determining whether or not the reach is determined based on the reach determination random number in step S 412 of the change display pattern setting process, and the time-varying change mode selection unit is the reach mode determination unit. When the determination of non-specific results with the reach mode is made, the high ratio (for example, 100% Or may be selected at a rate higher than the rate at which other variable display patterns are selected). A gaming machine according to any one of Solution 5 to Solution 12 .

  In this case, since the special time fluctuation mode is selected at a high rate, it is possible to execute a short fluctuation display even when the time reduction control is executed, which does not hinder the smooth progress of the game, which is disadvantageous to the player. (Reducing the number of executions of variable display reduces the rate at which a specific result is derived within a predetermined period).

  According to the configuration of the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can suppress a decrease in interest in games.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 1 is a front view showing a pachinko machine. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the pachinko machine with the main body frame and the front frame opened.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko machine 1 as a gaming machine includes an outer frame 2, a main body frame 3, a game board 4, a front frame 5, and the like. The outer frame 2 is formed in a vertically rectangular frame shape by upper, lower, left and right frame members, and has a lower plate 6 that receives the lower surface of the main body frame 3 at the lower front side of the outer frame 2. A main body frame 3 is attached to the front side of the outer frame 2 by a hinge mechanism 7 so as to be opened and closed forward. The main body frame 3 is formed by integrally molding the front frame body 8, the game board mounting frame 9, and the mechanism mounting frame 10 with a synthetic resin material. The front frame 8 formed on the front side of the main body frame 3 is formed in a rectangular frame shape having a size corresponding to the outer shape excluding the support plate 6 on the front side of the outer frame 2. In this embodiment, the line-of-sight direction in which the front of the pachinko machine 1 is viewed is the front side (front side), and the opposite side (for example, the main body frame 3 side with respect to the front frame body 8) is the rear side (back side). And

  The main body frame 3 is integrally formed of a synthetic resin material, and a game board mounting frame 9 is formed on the front side, and a mechanism mounting frame 10 is formed on the back side. As a result, the synthetic resin main body frame 3 includes a conventional front frame (sometimes called an inner frame, a front frame, etc.) and a mechanism plate (sometimes called a back mechanism plate, a back set plate, etc.). It has a function.

  A game board 4 is attached to the game board mounting frame 9 integrally formed at the rear part of the front frame body 8 so as to be detachable and replaceable from the front. In addition, two engaging protrusions 33 are formed on the left side of the game board mounting frame 9 and two engagement recesses (not shown) are formed on the right side of the game board mounting frame 9. Has been. In addition, two locking holes (not shown) corresponding to the engaging protrusions 33 are formed on the left side of the board surface (front surface) of the game board 4 and corresponding to the right side of the board surface of the game board 4. Two engaging hooks 4c are formed vertically. The engagement hook 4c detachably engages the game board 4 and the game board mounting frame 9 with each other.

  Further, a locking hook 9a is formed in the lower left part of the game board 4, and an urging lock portion (not shown) corresponding to the locking hook 9a is provided in the lower left part of the game board mounting frame 9. When the game board 4 is mounted on the game board mounting frame 9, the urging lock portion urges the locking hook 9a downward to lock it. In addition, it is possible to lock the game board 4 while applying a downward biasing force by biasing the latching hook 9a downward by the biasing lock portion. As a result, the game board 4 comes into close contact with the lower edge of the game board mounting frame 9 and is pressed and fixed downward.

  A guide rail 11 having an outer rail and an inner rail is provided on the surface of the game board 4. Further, a lower speaker 14 is attached to one side of the front lower portion of the front frame body 8 located below the game board mounting frame 9. A launch rail 15 that guides a game ball toward the launch path of the game board 4 is attached to the upper portion in the lower region of the front surface of the front frame 8 in an inclined manner. On the other hand, a lower front member 16 is attached to a lower portion in the lower area of the front surface of the front frame body 8. A lower pan 17 is provided substantially at the center of the front surface of the lower front member 16, and an operation handle 18 is provided closer to one side.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the main body frame 3 is locked to the outer frame 2 on the rear surface of the main body frame 3 (front frame body 8) opposite to the side on which the hinge mechanism 7 is provided. The locking device 19 having both the function to perform and the function to lock the front frame 5 to the main body frame 3 is mounted. The locking device 19 includes a plurality of upper and lower body frame locking hooks 21 that are detachably engaged with a closing tool 20 provided on the outer frame 2 to lock the main body frame 3 in a closed state, and an open side of the front frame 5. There are provided a plurality of upper and lower door locking hooks 23 that are detachably engaged with a closing tool 22 provided on the rear surface and lock the front frame 5 in a closed state.

  Thus, when the key is inserted into the key hole of the cylinder lock 24 and rotated in one direction, the engagement between the main body frame locking hook 21 and the closing tool 20 of the outer frame 2 is released, and the main body frame 3 is moved. When unlocked and the key is rotated in the opposite direction, the engagement between the door locking hook 23 and the closing tool 22 of the front frame 5 is released, and the front frame 5 is unlocked. It has become. The front end of the cylinder lock 24 is exposed to the front surface of the lower front member 16 through the front frame body 8 and the lower front member 16 so that the unlocking operation can be performed by inserting a key from the front of the pachinko machine 1. Are arranged.

  In the present embodiment, the main body frame 3 is unlocked with respect to the outer frame 2 by rotating the key in the clockwise direction, and the main body frame 3 is unlocked by operating the key in the counterclockwise direction. On the other hand, the front frame 5 is unlocked. Thus, either the main body frame 3 or the front frame 5 can be unlocked only by changing the direction of the rotation operation. Further, the locking device 19 locks the main body frame 3 so that the engagement between the main body frame locking hook 21 and the closing tool 20 of the outer frame 2 is not released by an external operation other than the key when the main body frame 3 is locked in the closed state. A lock mechanism for locking the hook 21 is further provided. Thus, when the main body frame 3 is locked in the closed state, the main body frame locking hook 21 is locked by the lock mechanism. Further, a rib is formed so as to project from a side closer to the gap between the outer frame 2 and the main body frame 3 (front frame body 8) than the main body frame locking hook 21 (right side in FIG. 2), and the main body frame locking hook is formed by the rib. Even if 21 attempts to directly operate the main body frame locking hook 21 by inserting a wire or the like from the gap between the outer frame 2 and the main body frame 3 (front frame body 8), it comes into contact with the rib. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent an illegal act of illegally unlocking the main body frame 3 with a wire or the like from the gap between the outer frame 2 and the main body frame 3 (front frame body 8).

  A front frame 5 is attached to one side of the front surface of the main body frame 3 so as to be opened and closed forward. The front frame 5 includes a door body frame 26, an upper plate 28, and operation buttons 18a (operation means). The door main body frame 26 is formed of a pressed metal frame member, and is formed to have a size that covers a portion extending from the upper end of the front frame body 8 to the upper edge of the lower front member 16. A substantially circular opening window 30 through which a game area 12 of the game board 4 described later can be seen through from the front is formed in the approximate center of the door body frame 26. Further, a window frame 31 having a rectangular frame shape larger than the opening window 30 is provided on the rear side of the door body frame 26, and a transparent plate 32 is attached to the window frame 31.

  In this embodiment, the gaming area 12 formed on the game board 4 is formed by disposing the cylinder lock 24 below the game board 4 and thinning the locking device 19 arranged on the right side of the game board 4. The area of the player can be expanded more than before, and the interest for the player's visual recognition can be enhanced. Further, by enlarging the game area 12, it is difficult to guide the game ball to the ball entering device 56 disposed below the effect device 42 even if the effect device 42 described later is disposed in the center portion of the game region 12. And does not give the impression. In addition, the opening window 30 of the front frame 5 is enlarged in accordance with the expansion of the game area 12 and the rigidity of the front frame 5 is lowered. However, the front frame 5 is formed integrally with the upper plate 28. Thus, a decrease in the rigidity of the front frame 5 is suppressed.

  On the front side of the door body frame 26, around the opening window 30, an upper plate 28 is provided integrally with the front frame 5 at the lower part, frame lamps 27 are attached to the left and right sides, and an upper speaker 29 is attached to the upper part. Yes. In addition, an operation button 18 a is disposed on the left side of the upper plate 28. The frame lamp 27 is controlled to be turned on / off according to the effect of the effect executed by the liquid crystal display device 50 (design display means, image display means) described later. The upper speaker 29 and the lower speaker 14 described above are controlled. The sound output control of a plurality of types of sound output modes is executed in accordance with the effect mode of the effect performed on the liquid crystal display device 50. In this way, by performing the lighting / extinguishing control of the frame lamp 27 and the sound output control of the upper speaker 29 and the lower speaker 14 in synchronization with the effect executed in the liquid crystal display device 50, the effect of the effect is enhanced, and the game It is intended to improve the interest of the elderly. Further, the upper speaker 29 and the lower speaker 14 also output a warning sound for notifying that an illegal act has been executed, an information sound for notifying that an error state relating to a game has occurred, and the like.

  FIG. 3 shows the game board 4 alone. A game area 12 is formed in a circular shape on the front surface of the game board 4. In the game area 12, a number of obstacle nails are driven in a predetermined arrangement, and a windmill 40 for guiding the ball is provided at an appropriate position. In the upper half of the game area 12, a remarkably large effect device 42 is arranged, and this effect device 42 has a design symbolizing the model of the pachinko machine 1, the game concept, and the like.

  The rendering device 42 has an elliptical outer shape that is flattened in the vertical direction, but has angular portions in some places. In particular, when viewed from the front, the top portion of the rendering device 42 protrudes in a mountain shape, and the upper edge portion extending left and right from the portion corresponding to the mountain top has a gentle downward slope. In addition, the left edge of the effect device 42 has a shape that is lumpy in the vertical direction, and thus has an outer shape in which the upper end and the lower end of the left edge are respectively squared. On the other hand, the right edge portion of the effect device 42 is curved in an arc shape along the outer edge of the game area 12, and the outline thereof is a smooth curve in contrast to the left edge portion. Further, the lower edge portion of the effect device 42 has a downward slope that is linearly narrowed toward the center, and is bent in the horizontal direction at the center position.

  A liquid crystal display device 50 is installed inside the effect device 42, and the liquid crystal display device 50 has a relatively large display screen. In addition, various decorative bodies 43a, 43b, and 43c and movable decorative bodies 44a, 44b, and 44c are arranged inside the rendering device 42 so as to surround the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 50, and the movable decorative body 44a. ˜44c, other decorative bodies 43d, 43e, and the like are arranged along the peripheral edge of the rendering device 42.

  In addition, fixed decorative bodies 45a, 45b, and 45c are installed at positions deeper than the movable decorative bodies 44a, 44b, and 44c when viewed from the front, respectively, and in areas around the fixed decorative bodies 45a, 45b, and 45c. Further, another decorative member 46 is installed. The decorative member 46 is laid so as to extend to both the left and right sides and the upper region of the liquid crystal display device 50, and is configured as a background region of the decorative bodies 43a, 43b, 43c and the movable decorative bodies 44a, 44b, 44c. ing.

  As described above, the rendering device 42 is visually provided with a design that symbolizes the game concept of the pachinko machine 1, and therefore, the individual decorative bodies 43a to 43e, the movable decorative bodies 44a to 44c, and the fixed decorative body 45a. ~ 45c, the decorative member 46 is uniquely shaped.

  In other words, the game concept in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment is a creative story that comically expresses the life and behavior of human beings (primitives) and original starting materials living on the earth in this era with the background of the primitive earth. It stands on top. However, the “primitive era” here is not based on an accurate archaeological division, but is based on the “primitive era” as an image that has become established in society in general. Therefore, the appearance of the characters appearing there is a comical expression of modern humanity as well as “Mammoth”, “Ape”, “Saber Tiger”, “Mole” appearing as primitive mammals The appearances of these are expressed as characters arranged comically so that they look like animals of the primitive age.

  First, when the entire production device 42 is viewed, the appearance thereof is shaped with a motif of a rocky surface that is earthy and rough like the surface of the primitive earth. When looking at the upper edge of the production device 42, a decorative body 43a designed in the image of “mammoth” is arranged there, and this decorative body 43a has “mammoth” on its head. It expresses the appearance of creating a knob and turning it over. Corresponding to this, a decorative body 43d designed with a “stone ax” is arranged on the right side of the decorative body 43a, and this decorative body 43d is used as a tool for hunting by a character who is a primitive person. It is a design expression of "stone ax (= a tool with a stone attached to a stick). Therefore, the player who has seen the formation of the decorative bodies 43a and 43d can feel the story that the primitive man has finished the mammoth using the stone ax.

  Further, when looking at the right edge of the effect device 42, a decorative body 43e designed in the image of “mammoth tusks” is arranged. For this reason, when the player comes into contact with the modeling of the decorative body 43e, it is possible to feel the story that “the mammoth fangs that the primitive man has hunted for use are used as ornaments”. Note that the outer surface of the decorative body 43e (the surface corresponding to the side surface of the front unit 42a) also serves as a guide surface for guiding the flow of the game ball as it is.

  On the other hand, when looking at the lower edge of the production device 42, there are arranged decorative bodies 43c designed as "mammoth head and fangs" in a pair on the left and right. In addition, since the decoration which imaged the “grass grass” overgrown on the primitive earth is given in the vicinity of the ornamental body 43c, the player who has seen the ornamental body 43c is “the head of the mammoth looks out from the grassy field. It will have the image of

  Further, in the present embodiment, a decorative body reflecting the image of “mammoth head and fangs” and “grass grass” is arranged on the front side (facing the game board surface) of the stage unit of the production device 42. Thereby, the decoration of the production device 42 is enhanced, and the entry of the game ball flowing down the game area 12 from the game board 4 side to the stage unit (rolling unit) is moderately suppressed. It is possible to exhibit stable stage performance (performance of releasing a game ball to the upper start opening 52) in the stage portion. In other words, the decorative body is provided at a position that is easy to see (near) from the player, so that the decoration of the stage device 42 is enhanced, and a large amount of game balls are prevented from entering the stage portion, so that the game balls are crowded. It can roll smoothly in the stage part without doing.

  Further, when looking at the left side edge portion of the production device 42, there is arranged a decorative body 43b in the form of “K” and “N” in katakana characters. Furthermore, these decorative bodies 43b are designed as three-dimensional representations of the kana characters “go” and “n”, and the outer shape of the decorative body 43b is as if it were cut out of a rock. It has been subjected. Note that “go” and “n” represented by the decorative body 43b are used to continue reading these as “gon”, and “gon” is a character (hero) appearing in the above creative story. ) Name.

  Next, when the eyes are looked at from the upper edge to the right edge of the effect device 42, movable decorative bodies 44a, 44b, and 44c in the form of “Gi” and “O” are arranged there. The decorative bodies 44a, 44b, and 44c are also designed to express the kana characters “gi” and “o” in a three-dimensional shape, as if they were cut out of a rock. It has been decorated in a decorative shape.

  Among these, in the vicinity of the movable decorative body 44a located at the upper edge portion, a decorative body 45a that embodies “−” that is a long sound code is arranged together with “a” that is a lowercase letter of Katakana. The characters “a” and “−” represented by the decorative body 45a are used to continue reading from the “gi” represented by the movable decorative body 44a and to read “Gar” and the roaring sound for a long time. Similarly, in the vicinity of the movable decorative bodies 44b and 44c that are positioned side by side on the right edge, decorative bodies 45b and 45c that respectively represent “−” that is a long sound code are arranged. “−” Represented by these decorative bodies 45b and 45c is used to read “o” in a long sound continuously from “o” represented by the movable decorative bodies 44b and 44c. Note that “Gear” and “O” represented by the movable decorative bodies 44 a to 44 c and the decorative bodies 45 a to 45 c represent powerful screams such as characters appearing in the creative story.

  An upper start port 52 is disposed in the game area 12 below the stage device 42, and a lower start port 54 integrated with the ball entry device 56 is disposed immediately below the game region 12. A pair of left and right opening / closing members 56a are attached to the ball entry device 56. When the opening / closing member 56a is displaced to the left and right as shown in FIG. On the contrary, when the opening / closing member 56a is displaced to the closed state, the game ball does not win the lower start port 54. The ball entrance device 56 is also designed to symbolize the game concept of the pachinko machine 1, as with the effect device 42.

  A pair of gates 58 are arranged at left and right positions of the ball entry device 56. In addition, a big winning opening / closing device 60 is arranged at a position below the ball entry device 56. The special prize opening / closing device 60 has an opening / closing member 60 a for opening and closing the special prize opening 62. As shown in the figure, when the opening / closing member 60a is displaced so as to fall down toward the front side, the game ball flowing down from above is guided by the opening / closing member 60a and can enter the big prize opening 62, and conversely opens and closes. When the member 60a is displaced to a position along the board surface, the special winning opening 62 is closed and the game ball does not win.

  In addition, a general winning opening 66 is arranged in a pair at the left and right positions of the special winning opening / closing device 60. In addition, a pair of left and right side decoration members 64 are arranged along the lower edge of the game area 12, and a general winning opening 66 is formed in each of the side decoration members 64. These side decoration members 64 also have a design that symbolizes the game concept of the pachinko machine 1, similar to the production device 42, and a visual sense of unity with the production device 42 is given to the modeling.

  In the side decoration member 64, various information is displayed as the game progresses, and the display of various information can be displayed by lighting / flashing of the LED incorporated in each side decoration member 64. . For this reason, for example, the right side decorative member 64 is formed with four light emitting regions 64a, each of which has a small circular shape, and four are arranged in a diamond shape. . Further, two light emitting regions 64b and 64c are formed above the light emitting region 64a, and each of the light emitting regions 64b and 64c has a bone of an animal (a rod shape like a femur and a bulge that becomes a joint at both ends). Designed in the shape of a certain thing). The left side decorative member 64 is also formed with a total of four light emitting areas 64d and 64e. These light emitting areas 64d and 64e are both small circles and are arranged so as to draw one row in the vertical direction. Hereinafter, the outline of the light emitting regions 64a to 64e will be described.

  First, the four light emitting areas 64a arranged on the right side function as a special symbol display (lottery information display). The special symbol is for displaying to the outside that the special symbol lottery (big hit determination) is performed in the pachinko machine 1 and the result of the winning is given (lottery information). For example, if there is a prize for the upper start opening 52 or the lower start opening 54 in the normal game state (non-hit game) in the pachinko machine 1, the four light emitting areas 64a start blinking in various patterns. Then, the variation state of the special symbol is displayed. By such a change start of special symbols (so-called “start”), the player can recognize that the big hit determination has been performed (or that a lottery result will come out from now on). Thereafter, when a certain amount of time has elapsed, the blinking operation of the light emitting area 64a is stopped, and the special symbol is stopped and displayed in such a manner that the lottery result (winning result) at that time is displayed. With regard to the special symbol stop display mode, in a simple example, if all four light emitting areas 64a are lit, a win (big hit) is indicated, and if any one of the four light emitting areas 64a is extinguished, the selection is lost. The aspect of expressing is mentioned (however, there are other aspects). In the present embodiment, by using the liquid crystal display device 50 in addition to the four light emitting areas 64a, decorative designs (for example, designs of numbers “0” to “9”) are changed and stopped and displayed. Various effects related to the special symbol variation display and stop display can be performed.

  Further, four light emitting areas 48 are formed at the lower edge of the effect device 42 in relation to the special symbol display, and these four light emitting areas 48 function as a special symbol start memory lamp (winning indicator). . That is, the four light emitting areas 48 are individually designed in the form of numbers “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, and the four light emitting areas 48 are “1” from left to right. "To" 4 "are arranged in order. These four light emitting areas 48 can represent the starting memory numbers (1 to 4) of special symbols by the light emission (lighting) modes of “1” to “4”.

  Next, of the two light emitting areas 64b and 64c disposed above the light emitting area 64a, the light emitting area 64c located on the right side can function as a normal symbol display by lighting and blinking. For example, when a game ball passes through the gate 58, the light emitting area 64c starts to turn on or blink in response to this, and thereby the fluctuation state of the normal symbol is displayed. On the other hand, the left light-emitting area 64b is turned on or off so that the internal game mode (a high probability game mode with a relatively high jackpot probability or a low probability game mode with a relatively low jackpot probability). ) Can be displayed.

  Of the four light emitting areas 64d and 64e that are arranged vertically on the left side decorative member 64, the lower two light emitting areas 64e are turned on and flashed to obtain the starting memory number (1 to 4) of normal symbols. Can be displayed. In addition, one of the upper two light emitting areas 64d is turned on when a big hit is made, so that the type of the big hit can be displayed. The jackpot type will be described later together with the configuration related to the control of the pachinko machine 1.

  FIG. 4 shows a specific manner of attaching the effect device 42 to the game board 4a. The production device 42 is roughly divided into two units divided forward and backward across the game board 4a. Specifically, the front unit 42a is located on the front side of the game board 4a, and the front unit 42a is attached to the game board 4a from the front side. Conversely, the rear unit 42b is located on the back side of the game board 4a, and the rear unit 42b is attached to the game board 4a from the back side. The liquid crystal display device 50 is attached to the rear unit 42b from the back side.

  The game board 4a is formed with a through hole 4b formed by penetrating the plywood material in the thickness direction (front-rear direction). The through hole 4b is greatly opened from the center of the game area 12 to a slightly higher range, and the shape of the opening substantially matches the outer shape of the front unit 42a.

  The front unit 42a is formed in an annular shape so as to constitute the outer peripheral portion of the effect device 42. Therefore, the inner portion of the front unit 42a is in a state of being greatly opened. The front unit 42a is formed in a shape in which the rear part 42r facing the game board 4a is fitted into the through hole 4b when viewed in the front-rear direction, and the rear part 42r is formed in the through hole 4b. The front unit 42a is attached to the game board 4a while being fitted in the game board 4a. In the present embodiment, no parts (for example, solenoids, LEDs, boards, etc.) that perform electrical operations are attached to the front unit 4a. For this reason, when attaching the front unit 42a, since there is no need to connect any electrical wiring through the through hole 4b, the front unit 42a is not particularly concerned about the electrical connection relationship with other components, It can be detachably attached to the game board 4a alone.

  The front unit 42a is formed with a flange portion 42n so as to surround the outer periphery, and the flange portion 42n extends in parallel with the front surface of the game board 4a. Therefore, the front unit 42a can bring the flange portion 42n into close contact with the front surface (the decorative sheet surface) of the game board 4a in a state where the half portion 42r is fitted in the through hole 4b. The flange portion 42n is formed with a screw hole at an appropriate position. When the front unit 42a is attached to the game board 4a, the front unit 42a is screwed through the screw hole of the flange portion 42n. ing.

  Further, the front unit 42a is formed with an engagement piece (first or second engagement piece) 42s that protrudes rearward from the rear portion 42r. There are a total of three engagement pieces 42s, one on the upper edge of the front unit 42a and two on the lower edge (only one is shown in FIG. 4). When inserted from the front side of the game board 4a through the hole 4b, it protrudes further rearward from the back side of the game board 4a.

  On the other hand, in the state where the front unit 42a is attached to the game board 4a, the front half part 42f, the decorative bodies 43b, 43d, 43e, etc. are all located on the front side of the game board 4a. On the contrary, the two decorative bodies 43c positioned at the lower edge are positioned in the through hole 4b together with the rear half portion 42r. The front half part 42f of the front unit 42a and the decorative bodies 43b, 43d, 43e are set to have substantially the same thickness as the guide rail 11 and the panel decoration 4c, for example. For this reason, when the front unit 42a is attached to the game board 4a, the front half part 4f and the decorative bodies 43b, 43d, 43e project forward from the board surface within the game area 12, thereby guiding the flow of the game ball. -Also functions as a guiding member.

  On the other hand, the rear unit 42b is attached to the back surface of the game board 4a without particularly forming a fitting relationship with the through hole 4b. Similarly, the rear unit 42b is screwed to the game board 4a through a screw hole of a flange portion (not shown in FIG. 4).

  Most of the rear unit 42b is located on the back side of the game board 4a in the mounted state. In particular, the fixed decorative bodies 45a, 45b, 45c and the decoration member 46 are slightly smaller than the back side of the game board 4a. Located behind. For this reason, when the player faces the game board 4, it is visually recognized that the fixed decorative bodies 45 a, 45 b, 45 c and the decorative member 46 are disposed at positions deeper from the through hole 4 b. You can feel the depth.

  However, the decorative unit 43a and the movable decorative bodies 44a, 44b, and 44c are attached to the rear unit 42b, and the decorative body 43a and the movable decorative bodies 44a, 44b, and 44c are both rear unit 42b (especially a decorative member). 46) to the front side. Therefore, when the rear unit 42b is attached to the game board 4a, the decorative body 43a and the movable decorative bodies 44a, 44b, 44c are in a state of entering the through hole 4b from the back side.

  The rear unit 42b is disposed over a wider area than the through hole 4b on the back surface of the game board 4a. That is, the rear unit 42b has an outer shape larger than the opening area of the through hole 4b, and only a part of the rear unit 42b is visible from the front side through the through hole 4b. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the rear unit 42b cannot be attached or detached by passing through the through hole 4b from the front side of the game board 4a.

  Furthermore, the rear unit 42b is formed with engagement holes 42h at three locations corresponding to the engagement pieces 42s of the front unit 42a (only the lower two locations are shown in FIG. 3). The joint hole 42h is formed in the engagement pieces (first or second engagement pieces) 68a, 68b and the like of the rear unit 42b. When the front unit 42a and the rear unit 42b are attached to the game board 4a from the front and rear, the three engagement pieces 42s reach the rear unit 42b through the through holes 4b and are respectively inserted into the corresponding engagement holes 42h. . Further, in this state, the individual engaging pieces 42s are engaged with the engaging holes 42h (engaging pieces 68a, 68b, etc.), whereby the front unit 42a and the rear unit 42b are positioned relative to each other. Note that the term “engagement” here does not indicate a restraining force in the front-rear direction, but a positional shift of the front unit 42a or the rear unit 42b in the up / down / left / right / oblique directions (directions along the board surface). It is a restraint.

  Ball guiding members 70 and 72 are arranged at the lower edge of the rendering device 42, that is, at a portion below the screen of the liquid crystal display device 50. The ball guiding members 70 and 72 can guide the game ball on the upper surface thereof and can give various changes in the rolling direction. As shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 4, the ball guide member 72 has a structure that can be separated to the front side together with the front unit 42a. The ball guide members 70 and 72 will be described in detail later.

  A display unit is attached to the game board 4 together with the effect device 42. The liquid crystal display device 50 is configured as a display unit integrated with a display control board, and is attached to the rear unit 42b from the back side in the state of the display unit. The liquid crystal display device 50 can display a stunning image on the screen. When the game board 4 is completed, the screen of the liquid crystal display device 50 is viewed from the front side through the through hole 4b. In the present embodiment, the display control board (120) is integrally attached to the back surface of the liquid crystal display device 50. The configuration of the display control board (120) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 5 shows the rendering device 42 in a state of being disassembled into components. As already described, the production device 42 is roughly divided into a front unit 42a and a rear unit 42b, which are detachable from each other, but the rear unit 42b has two more spheres. The guide members 70 and 72 and the internal decoration body 74 are detachably attached.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the rear unit 42b is formed with a back wall 68 at a position below the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 50. The back wall 68 is formed by the rear unit 42b and the game board 4a. In the state attached to the board, it is positioned substantially parallel to the board surface. The back wall 68 expands so as to connect between the left and right edges of the rear unit 42b, and has a substantially inverted trapezoidal shape when viewed from the front.

  Engagement pieces 68a and 68b are respectively formed at both end portions of the back wall 68, and both of the engagement pieces 68a and 68b protrude from the back wall 68 toward the front side. The left and right engagement pieces 68a and 68b are formed in a flat cylindrical shape, and the left engagement piece 68a is flattened in the vertical direction when viewed from the front, and the right engagement piece 68b is flattened in the horizontal direction. ing. The engagement holes 42h are formed in the engagement pieces 68a and 68b, respectively. As shown in FIG. 5, an engagement piece 68s for forming a third engagement hole 42h is formed at the upper position of the rear unit 42b.

  A screw boss 68c is formed above the left and right engaging pieces 68a and 68b, respectively, and this boss 68c also protrudes to the front side (only the left boss 68c is shown in FIG. 5). It is shown). In addition, two bosses 68d are formed at the lower end portion of the back wall 68 at positions that are symmetrical from the center. These boss portions 68d also project from the back wall 68 to the front side. A screw through hole 68e is formed at a position above the two bosses 68d.

  The ball guiding members 70 and 72 and the internal decoration body 74 are all detachable from the back wall 68 from the front side. When viewed from the state shown in FIG. 5, the inner decorative body 74 is first attached to the back wall 68, the back side ball guiding member 72 is attached from the front side, and finally the front side ball is attached. The guide member 70 is attached.

  Among these, a U-shaped cutout 74 a is formed at the lower edge of the internal decoration body 74, and when the internal decoration body 74 is in close contact with the back wall 68, the cutout 74 a is located on the lower side. Interference with the two bosses 68d can be avoided. Although not shown in FIG. 5, two screw holes are formed on the back side of the internal decoration body 74, and these screw holes correspond to the through holes 68 e of the back wall 68, respectively.

  Engagement hole portions (engagement portions) 70a and 72a are formed at both ends of the rear and front ball guide members 70 and 72, respectively. These engagement holes 70a and 72a are formed so as to penetrate the ball guiding members 70 and 72 in the front-rear direction, and the opening shape thereof is slightly larger than the outer shape of the engagement pieces 68a and 68b. The ball guide members 70 and 72 are formed with screw holes at positions corresponding to the boss portions 68c and 68d, respectively. 5, screw holes 72b and 72c are shown only for the rear-side ball guiding member 72, but similar screw holes (reference numerals 70b and 70c are also distinguished for the front-side ball guiding member 70. ) Is formed.

  When the inner decorative body 74 is pressed against the back wall 68 from the state shown in FIG. 5, the inner decorative body 74 is positioned between the engagement pieces 68a and 68b. In this state, the internal decoration body 74 is screwed through the two through holes 68e from the back side of the rear unit 42b. The thickness dimension in the front-rear direction of the internal decoration body 74 is set to be smaller than the protruding dimensions of the left and right engagement pieces 68a and 68b and the boss portions 68c and 68d. Therefore, in the state in which the internal decoration body 74 is first attached, the left and right engagement pieces 68a and 68b and the boss portions 68c and 68d are still projected to the front side.

  In this state, when the back-side ball guiding member 72 is next superimposed on the front side of the internal decoration body 74, the left and right engagement pieces 68a and 68b are fitted into the corresponding engagement hole portions 72a, respectively. The ball guiding member 72 is positioned with respect to the rear unit 42b by the fitting. Further, in this state, the portions where the screw holes 72b and 72c of the ball guiding member 72 are located are in close contact with the front ends of the corresponding boss portions 68c and 68d, respectively. In this case, the left and right engaging pieces 68 a and 68 b still protrude to the front side, but the boss portions 68 c and 68 d are hidden behind the ball guiding member 72.

  Finally, when the front-side ball guide member 70 is superimposed on the front side of the back-side ball guide member 72, the left and right engagement pieces 68a and 68b are similarly inserted into the corresponding engagement holes 70a and 70b. The ball guide member 70 is positioned with respect to the rear unit 42b by fitting and fitting. In this state, the screw hole of the front ball guide member 70 is accurately positioned on the front side of the screw holes 72b and 72c of the rear ball guide member 72.

  Thereafter, the two ball guiding members 70 and 72 can be fixed to the rear unit 42b by tightening a fixing screw through the screw hole of the front ball guiding member 70.

  In the manufacturing process of the game board 4, when the rear unit 42b is first attached to the game board 4a, the internal decoration body 74 and the ball guide members 70 and 72 are first attached to the rear unit 42b by the above procedure. . Therefore, normally, the attaching operation of the effect device 42 to the game board 4a is performed only for the rear unit 42b and the front unit 42a.

  FIG. 6 shows a part of the left edge portion and the lower edge portion of the rendering device 42. When the front unit 42a and the rear unit 42b are attached to the game board 4a as described above, the front unit 42a is positioned on the front side of the rear unit 42b. At this time, the front unit 42a is in close contact with the front side of the screw holes 70b and 70c of the ball guide member 70 on the near side, and in this state, the screw holes 70b and 70c are shielded so that they cannot be seen from the front side. ing. In the present embodiment, the engaging pieces 68a and 68b are also shielded by the lower edge of the front unit 42a, so that all the configurations relating to the attachment and detachment and positioning of the ball guiding member 70 are visible from the front side. It is no longer being done. The engaging piece 68s at the upper position is also shielded from the front side by the upper edge portion of the front unit 42a.

  As shown in FIG. 6, a ball introduction port 76 that opens toward the side game area 12 is formed on the left side surface of the front unit 42a, that is, the left side surface of the decorative body 43b. In the front unit 42a, an upper warp passage 78a extending from the ball introduction port 76 to the inside is formed. The upper warp passage 78a is gently inclined downward from the sphere introduction port 76 to the lower right, and then is bent from the center of the decorative body 43b to the back and gently inclined downward.

  Thereafter, the upper warp passage 78a ends at the rear end position of the front unit 42a, and is connected to the lower warp passage 78b at a rear position from there. The lower warp passage 78b is formed so as to extend inside the left side edge of the rear unit, and when the lower warp passage 78b comes into contact with the innermost portion continuing from the upper warp passage 78a, the lower warp passage 78b It goes down all at once, bending down. The lower warp passage 78b bends to the right at the lower end position of the left edge of the rear unit 42b and is opened to the right at the end position. A warp outlet 78c (ball outlet) is formed at the end of the lower warp passage 78b, and the warp outlet 78c communicates with the upper surface of the ball guiding member 72 on the back side.

  Therefore, when a game ball flowing down the game area 12 jumps into the ball introduction port 76, it is guided to the inside of the effect device 42 through the upper warp passage 78a and the lower warp passage 78b, and guided to the back side from the warp outlet 78c. Released onto member 72.

  Thereafter, the game ball rolls so as to sequentially transfer from the back-side ball guide member 72 to the front-side ball guide member 70, and finally from the ball guide member 70 via the lower edge of the front unit 42a. It spills downward or enters the discharge passage 72d and is discharged directly from the lower discharge port 72e. At this time, the game ball released from the discharge port 72e passes directly between the two obstacle nails (life nails) arranged immediately below it, and wins the upper start port 52 with a relatively high probability. Can do. On the other hand, most of the game balls that spill through the upper edge of the front unit 42a are bounced back by the obstacle nail and the direction of the fall changes randomly, so that only a relatively low probability wins the upper start opening 52. No longer. Hereinafter, the manner of guiding the game ball by the ball guiding members 70 and 72 will be described.

  7 to 9 show the manner of guiding the game ball by the ball guiding members 70 and 72 and the manner of releasing the game ball from the front unit 42a. As described above, the game balls guided through the upper warp passage 78a and the lower warp passage 78b are delivered from the warp outlet 78c onto the back-side ball guide member 72 (first ball guide member). The upper stage 80 (upper stage ball rolling portion) is formed on the innermost ball guiding member 72 at the position farthest from the front (closer to the screen of the liquid crystal display device 50) as viewed from the front, and the front side of the upper stage 80. An intermediate stage 82 (intermediate ball rolling section) is formed.

  Of these, the upper stage 80 has a valley shape with a lower center, but the middle stage 82 has a mountain shape with a higher center. In addition, a recess 80 a (sending part) that is inclined toward the front side is formed at the center position of the upper stage 80. Therefore, the game ball decelerates while rolling left and right on the upper stage 80, eventually enters the central recess 80a, and moves from here to the middle stage 82. At this time, some of the game balls that have entered the central depression 80a do not move immediately onto the middle stage 82, but roll in such a manner that they slightly swing in the left-right direction within the depression 80a. .

  The middle stage 82 has a symmetrical shape on the left and right, and when the game ball moves on the middle stage 82, the rolling direction is assigned to either the left or right in the central sorting portion 81a (portion formed in a mountain shape). The game ball rolls along the inclination as it is. The middle stage 82 has a distributing portion 81a at the center, and has rear inclined surfaces 81b on both sides of the distributing portion 81a, and discharge inclined surfaces 81c at both left and right ends (the left side in FIGS. 7 and 8). Only reference signs are attached).

  The back-side inclined surface 81b is formed at a position slightly lower than the distributing portion 81a. The back-side inclined surface 81b not only has a downward slope in the left-right direction, but is also rearward in the front-rear direction, that is, the back It also has a slight downward slope to the side. For this reason, the back side inclined surface 81b can not only roll the game ball in the left and right downward tilt directions but also roll the game ball along the back wall surface. Thereby, in the back side inclined surface 81b, a game ball does not show the behavior which fluctuates back and forth, and the rolling mode can be stabilized.

  In addition, the discharge inclined surface 81c at both end portions is formed at a position slightly lower than the deep side inclined surface 81b. The discharge inclined surface 81c is slightly in the left-right direction as compared with the deep side inclined surface 81b. The downhill slope to is loose. Furthermore, the discharge inclined surface 81c has a slight downward inclination toward the near side (front). On the other hand, at both side ends of the middle stage 82, the side wall 82a is shaped so as to bend toward the near side as it approaches the both side ends. For this reason, when the game ball approaches the both side ends of the middle stage 82, it is guided to the near side along the curved side wall 82a and spills onto the ball guide member 70 on the near side through the discharge inclined surface 81c.

  The front ball guide member 70 (second ball guide member) has a lower stage 84 (lower ball rolling portion) formed on the upper surface thereof, and side walls of the middle stage 82 at both ends thereof. A guide wall 84a connected to 82a is formed. These guide walls 84a are curved and formed so as to go from both sides of the lower stage 84 to the front side, opposite to the side walls 82a. Therefore, the game ball guided to the side wall 82a of the middle stage 82 and spilled to the near side as described above is guided to make a U-turn along the guide wall 84a.

  The lower stage 84 is shaped such that the upper surface is wavy, and the central portion is slightly raised, and the left and right portions are recessed from the central portion so as to draw a gentle curve. In addition, the central portion and the left and right portions thereof are formed with recessed portions 84b and 84c, respectively, and the recessed portion 84b in the central portion has a downward slope toward the back side, and the recessed portions on the left and right portions thereof. On the contrary, the portion 84c has a downward slope toward the near side.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the discharge passage 72 d descends behind the lower stage 84 and is bent forward from a position below the lower stage 84 to be gently inclined. The discharge passage 72d leads to the inside of the front unit 42a, and opens to the front side at the discharge port 72e.

  Accordingly, among the game balls that have rolled on the lower stage 84, the left and right portions of the game ball pass through the hollow portion 84c and reach the central hollow portion 84b, and the discharge passage from the hollow portion 84b (first guiding path). Since the game ball that has entered 72d is released directly downward from the discharge port 72e as described above, it is guided in such a manner that it wins the upper start port 52 with a relatively high probability (FIGS. 7 and 9).

  On the other hand, the left and right recesses 84c (second guide path) are guide paths for sending the game ball from the lower stage 84 to the lower edge of the front unit 42a. For this reason, among the game balls rolling on the lower stage 84, there was no momentum to reach the central portion, or there was momentum to reach the central portion, but either left or right after passing through the depression 84b The game balls that have fallen enter the hollow portions 84c on the left and right portions, and spill out from here. Note that some of the game balls that have entered the recess 84c roll so as to slightly swing left and right here. In any case, the game ball that has entered the recess 84c is eventually guided to the near side along the inclination and is sent to the lower game area 12 through the upper surface of the lower edge of the front unit 42a. It will be.

  The lower edge portion of the front unit 42a is formed in a valley shape having a lower central portion. Further, this central portion (portion above the discharge port 72e) is slightly inclined toward the front side, and further has a width that allows the game ball to roll in the left-right direction. Therefore, the game balls that have moved from the recess 84c of the lower stage 84 to the lower edge of the front unit 42a are collected at the center, where they change position while rolling in the left-right direction, and eventually downward. Spill down. In this case, since the game ball falls from various positions when viewed in the left-right direction, the game ball is guided in such a manner as to win the upper start opening 52 only with a relatively low probability (FIGS. 8 and 9).

  The above is the two stages of guidance by the lower stage 84, that is, the front-side ball guiding member 70, but the proportion of the game balls guided in the form of passing through the discharge passage 72d depends on the curved shape and the depression of the lower stage 84. It varies depending on the surface shapes of 84b and 84c. For example, if the depression 84b in the central portion is extremely greatly depressed from the upper surface of the lower stage 84 in the surrounding area, the game ball easily enters the depression 84b, and as a result, the game ball passes through the discharge passage 72d. The ratio induced by is relatively high. On the other hand, if the depression 84b in the central portion is not so depressed as compared with the upper surface of the lower stage 84 in the vicinity, the game ball is less likely to enter the depression 84b, and as a result, the game ball is released into the discharge passage 72d. The ratio induced in the mode passing through is relatively low (other various factors are conceivable, but are omitted here).

  The ratio at which the game balls are guided in the manner of passing through the discharge passage 72d as described above is related to the performance evaluation of the ball guide member 70 performed in the development process of the pachinko machine 1. That is, in the development process of the pachinko machine 1, a performance test is performed on the pachinko machine 1 produced in the prototype stage by trial shooting of a game ball, in which the performance of the ball guiding member 70 (the ratio of guidance to the discharge passage 72d) ) Is verified. As a result of the performance evaluation, if it is necessary to review the work, a specific shape of the ball guiding member 70 is changed, a test shot is performed again, and the performance evaluation is repeated on a daily basis. Alternatively, performance evaluation is also performed in which a plurality of ball guiding members 70 having different curved surface shapes are sequentially changed one by one and tested, and individual ball guiding performances are compared and examined. In this performance evaluation, the present embodiment adopts an advantageous structure related to the attaching / detaching operation of the ball guiding member 70, and the specific contents thereof will be described below.

  FIG. 10 specifically shows how the ball guide member 70 is attached and detached after the pachinko machine 1 is assembled. Here, “after assembly” refers to a state in which the pachinko machine 1 can be operated, that is, after being assembled into a state in which a game ball can be launched to play a game, a prize ball can be paid out, or a production operation can be performed. means. Accordingly, here, the front unit 42a and the rear unit 42b are already attached to the game board 4a, and the game board 4 is attached to the game board mounting frame 9 with all necessary components attached. Has been.

  As shown in FIG. 10, even after the pachinko machine 1 is assembled, it is possible to remove only the front unit 42a of the effect device 42 from the game board 4a by opening the front frame 5 thereof. Is possible. That is, since the front unit 42a is screwed to the game board 4a through the flange portion 42n at a plurality of locations, if the screws are loosened and removed, the front unit 42a is pulled to the near side. This can be easily detached from the game board 4a. In FIG. 10, even the main body frame 3 is shown as being opened from the outer frame 2 to the front side, but it is not essential here to open the main body frame 3. Therefore, in the following description, it is assumed that only the front frame 5 is open.

  When the front unit 42a is removed, the through hole 4b into which the front unit 42a has been fitted is exposed to the front side. At this time, the detachable space 86 of the ball guiding member 70 is formed (opened) in the lower portion of the through hole 4b. The attaching / detaching space 86 is positioned as a work path / space for attaching / detaching the front ball guiding member 70 to / from the rear unit 42b from the front side of the game board 4a. It is defined as a path / space having a projected area almost the same as or larger than the external dimension.

  Therefore, when the front unit 42a is attached to the game board 4a in a normal completed state, a part of the front side of the ball guide member 70 (a part including the engagement pieces 68a and 68b and the screw holes 70b and 70c) Since it is shielded by the lower edge portion of the front unit 42a, the detachable space 86 is not formed (closed) in this state.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10, when the front unit 42a is further removed from the game board 4a with the front frame 5 opened, the detachable space 86 is formed (opened). In this state, the developer / designer of the pachinko machine 1 can perform an operation of removing the existing ball guiding member 70 and replacing it with another newly prepared ball guiding member 70. At this time, the developer / designer can release the fastening at the two locations by first pushing the tool to the head of the screw exposed to the front surface through the attachment / detachment space 86, and turning the tool as it is to loosen the screw. When the developer / designer pulls the ball guiding member 70 toward the front side through the attachment / detachment space 86, the engagement hole portion 70a and the engagement pieces 68a, 68b of the rear unit 42b are disengaged. Only the ball guiding member 70 can be removed. At this time, the fastening of the back-side ball guiding member 72 is also released together, but the back-side ball guiding member 72 is in a state in which the engaging hole portion 72a is fitted to the engaging pieces 68a and 68b. Therefore, the back-side ball guiding member 72 is not dropped together with the front-side ball guiding member 70.

  When the existing ball guiding member 70 is removed as described above, the rear ball guiding member 72 remains in the rear unit 42b. Next, the designer / developer positions another ball guide member 70 prepared as a replacement in the attachment / detachment space 86, and the left and right engagement hole portions 70a are engaged with the engagement pieces 68a and 68b of the rear unit 42b. The ball guiding member 70 is pushed in so as to fit. If the engagement hole portions 70a and 70b are accurately fitted to the engagement pieces 68a and 68b, the ball guide member 70 is accurately inserted into the rear unit 42b simply by pushing the ball guide member 70 as it is. Positioned. Accordingly, the front-side ball guide member 70 is positioned so as to be superimposed on the back-side ball guide member 72. Then, the developer / designer screws the ball guiding members 70 and 72 together through the attachment / detachment space 86 to complete the attachment to the rear unit 42b.

  When the replacement of the ball guiding member 70 is completed in this way, the developer / designer simply attaches the front unit 42a to the game board 4a from the state shown in FIG. 10 and then closes the front frame 5 only. Thus, a performance test can be performed by a test shot of the pachinko machine 1.

  In the development process of the pachinko machine 1, it is repeatedly performed to perform the performance evaluation by frequently replacing the ball guiding member 70 per work day. In this embodiment, according to the result of such performance evaluation. Even when trial and error are repeated while changing the specific shape of the ball guiding member 70, the man-hours for development of the pachinko machine 1 can be greatly reduced by greatly improving workability. .

  On the other hand, normally, in the assembled state of the pachinko machine 1, since the detachable space 86 is not formed (closed) by the front unit 42a, the ball guiding member 70 does not fall off carelessly. . Therefore, since it can sufficiently withstand long-term performance tests and actual operation in an amusement hall, it can greatly contribute to the reliability, durability, quality improvement, etc. of the pachinko machine 1.

  In addition, since the fixing member (fastener) such as a screw for fixing the ball guiding member 70 is not visually recognized from the front side in the attached state of the front unit 42a, the ball guiding member 70 is removable from the player. Disappeared. For this reason, even if there is an unauthorized player who intends to make some modification to the structure of the pachinko machine 1, another illegally modified part of the ball guiding member 70 (extremely remodeled with a high percentage of winning in the upper starting opening 52). ), And the effect of preventing fraudulent acts can be achieved.

  In the present embodiment, since the fixing member (fastener) such as a screw for fixing the ball guiding member 70 is covered with the decorative body 43c of the front unit 42a, the appearance of the rendering device 42 is not impaired.

  FIG. 11 schematically shows a configuration for controlling the operation of the pachinko machine 1. The control of the pachinko machine 1 is roughly divided into a main board group and a peripheral board group, and among these, the main board group plays game operations (winning detection, winning judgment, special symbol display, prize ball payout, etc.) ), And a group of peripheral boards controls production operations (light emission decoration, sound output, liquid crystal display, etc.). All of these boards are installed on the back side of the pachinko machine 1 and are normally visible or operated from the front side unless the main body frame 3 is opened after unlocking the main body frame 3. There is no. In addition to this, the pachinko machine 1 is equipped with a power supply board, a launch control board, an interface board (in the case of a CR machine), and the like. Is omitted.

  The main board group includes a main board 101 and a payout board 105. The main board 101 includes a CPU 102 as a central processing unit, a ROM 103 as a read-only memory, a RAM 104 as a readable / writable memory, and the like. Among these, the CPU 102 executes a game control program stored in the ROM 103 and controls various games performed in the pachinko machine 1 in accordance with the execution. In addition, the CPU 102 creates commands (effect command, payout command, etc.) to be transmitted to the peripheral board group and the payout board 105. The RAM 104 temporarily stores information such as various data generated in various processes executed on the main board 101 and input signals.

  The main board 101 is connected to a gate switch 174a, start port switches 170a and 170b, a count switch 175a, a general prize opening switch 113a, and the like. Detection signals are input to the main board 101 from these switches. The Specifically, the gate switch 174a is installed corresponding to the gate 58 in the game area 12, and when the game ball passes through the gate 58 in the process of flowing down, the passage is detected by the gate switch 174a, and is detected. A signal is input to the main board 101. The start port switch 170a is installed corresponding to the upper start port 52, and the start port switch 170b is installed corresponding to the lower start port 54. Therefore, when a game ball wins the upper start port 52 or the lower start port 54, a detection signal is input to the main board 101 from the corresponding start port switches 170a and 170b. The count switch 175a is installed in correspondence with the big winning opening 62. When a game ball wins the big winning opening 62 during the big hit game, a detection signal is inputted from the count switch 175a to the main board 101. The general winning opening switch 113a is arranged corresponding to the general winning opening 66, and when a game ball wins the general winning opening 66, a detection signal is input from the general winning opening switch 113a to the main board 101.

  And CPU102 performs the process according to these input detection signals. That is, the CPU 102 determines the solenoids 171a and 176a, the special symbol display 141, the normal symbol display 144, the special symbol start storage lamp 147 (light emitting body), the general diagram start storage LED 148, the status display LED 145, based on the input detection signal. Each drive signal is output to the big hit type display LED 146 and the like. Further, the CPU 102 outputs a payout command for instructing payout of the game ball according to the winning to the payout board 105.

  The special figure start memory lamp 147 is a light emitter (LED) for emitting light from the light emitting area 48a of the front unit 42a. The special figure start memory lamp 147 is attached to the rear unit 42b together with the substrate. ing. For this reason, in this embodiment, the electrical wiring and the boards of the special figure start memory lamp 147 are not attached to the front unit 42a at all.

  The payout board 105 also includes a payout CPU 106 as a central processing unit, a payout ROM 107 as a read-only memory, a payout RAM 108 as a readable / writable memory, and the like. When a winning of a game ball is detected by the above-described start port switches 170a, 170b, count switch 175a, general winning port switch 113a, etc., a detection signal is input to the main board 101 from each switch. In the main board 101, a payout command for instructing the payout board 105 to pay out a specified number of game balls is transmitted from the CPU 102 based on the input detection signal. Then, the payout board 105 processes the payout command received from the main board 101, and outputs a drive signal to the payout device 109 (payout motor) to execute payout of a specified number of game balls. As a result, the specified number of game balls are actually paid out by the payout device 109.

  Further, a launch device 135 having a launch motor is connected to the payout board 105, and the launch device 135 can perform an operation of launching a game ball toward the game area 12 using the power of the launch motor. . When the player operates the operation handle 18 (twisting operation), the firing motor of the launching device 135 is driven, and thereby a game ball is launched.

  Although not shown in FIG. 11, the launching device 135 incorporates a touch sensor for detecting that the player's body is touching the operation handle 18. The launching device 135 is in a state where the firing motor can be driven when it is detected that the player is touching the operation handle 18. In this state, when the operation handle 18 is twisted clockwise from the initial position, the launching device 135 actually drives the firing motor to launch the game ball.

  Alternatively, a lower plate full tank switch is provided for detecting that the lower plate 17 is full, that is, the lower plate 17 is filled with paid out game balls, and a detection signal from the lower plate full tank switch is input. When the operation is performed, the operation of the operation handle 18 is controlled to be unacceptable, so that the firing motor 135 cannot be driven by the launching device 135. That is, the game balls paid out from the payout device 109 are temporarily stored in the upper plate 28. However, when a number of game balls that cannot be stored in the upper plate 28 are paid out, the game balls cannot be stored. Are stored in the lower plate 17 communicating with the upper plate 28. In this state, the game ball is further paid out by the payout device 109, and when the lower plate 17 is finally full, a detection signal is output from the lower plate full tank switch, so that the operation of the operation handle 18 is accepted. Controlled to an impossible state. Further, in this case, when the detection signal from the lower pan full switch is not output, control may be performed to return to a state where the operation handle 18 can be accepted.

  The peripheral board group includes a sub-integrated board 111, a lamp driving board 119, an accessory control board 115, a display control board 120, and the like. Of these, the sub-integrated board 111 includes an integrated CPU 112, an integrated ROM 113, and an integrated RAM 114. In addition to the sound source IC 128 that performs control related to sound output, the sub-integrated board 111 also includes a sound ROM 127 as a read-only memory related to sound output. The integrated CPU 112 executes a process based on the effect command received from the main board 101 by executing the effect control program stored in the integrated ROM 113. Further, the integrated RAM 114 temporarily stores information such as various data and input / output signals generated in various processes executed by the sub-integrated board 111, effect commands received from the main board 101, and the like. When the integrated CPU 112 reads the effect command stored in the RAM 114, the integrated CPU 112 transmits a display command to the display control board 120 based on the read effect command, or sends a lamp lighting signal or solenoid to the lamp drive board 119. A drive signal is transmitted, or a drive signal is output to the frame lamp 27. The sub-integrated board 111 reads a sound output mode based on the effect command by the sound source IC 128 from the sound ROM 127 and outputs drive signals corresponding to the read sound output mode to the upper speaker 29 and the lower speaker 14. Further, an operation signal is input to the integrated CPU 112 in accordance with the operation of the operation button 18a.

  The lamp driving board 119 transmits a lamp lighting signal received from the sub-integrated board 111 to the game board lamp, and transmits a solenoid driving signal received from the sub-integrated board 111 to the solenoid. The game board lamp and the solenoid are equipped in the effect device 42, and among these, the game board lamp is used for the light emitting effect in the effect device 42, and the solenoid is used to drive the movable decorative bodies 44a, 44b and 44c. Used. The lamp driving board 119 distributes the lamp lighting signal transmitted from the sub-integrated board 111 to each lamp (LED) and delivers it to the game board lamp, and also transmits the solenoid driving signal transmitted from the sub-integrated board 111 to the solenoid. The sub-integrated board 111 performs substantial control of the game board lamp and solenoid. Hereinafter, the lamp driving substrate 119 may be omitted for explanation.

  The display control board 120 includes a display CPU 121 as a central processing unit, a display ROM 122 as a read-only memory, and a display RAM 123 as a readable / writable memory. Among these, the display CPU 121 controls the liquid crystal display device 50 based on a display command from the sub-integrated substrate 111.

  Next, a game realized by the game board 4 provided with the various components and devices described above will be described. First, when the player twists the operation handle 18, a game ball is launched by the launching device 135 provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 1. When the game ball launched from the launching device 135 rises along the launch rail 15 and the guide rail 11, it is released to the upper part of the game area 12, and thereafter flows down while colliding with the obstacle nail or the like in the game area 12.

  When the game ball flowing down the game area 12 passes through the gate 58, the passage of the game ball is detected by the gate switch 174a. Based on this detection signal, the normal symbol display 144 (display area 64c) displays the fluctuation display of the normal symbol ( The display mode in which the LEDs are alternately lit in green and red is started.

  That is, when a game ball is detected by the gate switch 174a, the CPU 102 of the main board 101 extracts the normal random number per symbol from a counter that updates the normal random number per symbol within a predetermined range. Then, the CPU 102 determines whether or not to win based on the normal symbol determination random number at the start of the variation of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 144, and in accordance with the determination result (in this embodiment, the hit) If there is a red lighting display, if it is off, a green lighting display is finally displayed).

  Further, when the game ball passes through the gate 58 while the normal symbol display 144 is displaying the fluctuation of the normal symbol, the random numbers determined by the normal symbol extracted by the CPU 102 are stored in the RAM 104 up to a predetermined number (four in this embodiment). Remembered. At this time, the stored number of determination random numbers per normal symbol is displayed according to the lighting mode of the normal diagram start storage LED 148 (light emitting area 64e). Specifically, when the passage of the game ball is detected by the gate switch 174a while the passage of the gate 58 is effective (when the number of start memories of the normal symbol is less than 4), the normal start memory LED 148 is detected each time. The lighting mode of is switched.

  In the present embodiment, for example, when the normal chart start memory number is 1, only one lower general chart start memory LED 148 (light emitting area 64e) is lit, and then when the general chart start memory number increases to 2, In addition to the lower side, the upper common start memory LED 148 (light emitting area 64e) is turned on (a mode in which two lights are turned on). Further, when the number of normal start memories increases to 3, the upper normal start memory LED 148 that has been simply lit up so far switches to a blinking state, and the lower normal start memory LED 148 remains in a simply lit state. When the normal start memory number reaches the maximum of 4, the two normal start memory LEDs 148 are in a blinking state. On the other hand, each time the normal symbol display on the normal symbol display 144 is started, the number of memory for starting the normal symbol decreases by one. In this case, the normal symbol start is performed in the opposite manner. The storage LED 148 is lit and blinks.

  In the present embodiment, when the CPU 102 determines that the winning symbol is based on the normal symbol determination random number at the start of the normal symbol variation, the normal symbol display 144 (light emitting area 64c) is lit red after a predetermined period. It is stopped and displayed. After that, the solenoid 171a is switched to the operating state (energized state) to expand the left and right opening / closing members 56a, and control is performed to open the ball entry device 56 for a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds). . As a result, it becomes possible to win the lower start opening 54. Thereafter, when a predetermined period of time elapses, the solenoid 171a is returned to a non-operating state (non-energized state) to return the opening / closing member 56a to the initial position and to control the ball entry device 56 to a closed state.

  On the other hand, when the CPU 102 determines that the normal symbol change starts based on the normal random number per symbol, the normal symbol display 144 (light emitting area 64c) is lit in green after a predetermined period. Only the stop display is made, and in particular, the ball entrance device 56 is not controlled to be in an open state. Therefore, in this case, it is still impossible to win the lower start opening 54, but it is still possible to win the upper start opening 52.

  When a game ball flowing down in the game area 12 wins the upper start port 52 or the lower start port 54, the winning of the game ball is detected by the start port switch 170a or the start port switch 170b. In this case, if the special symbol variation display is in a state where it can be started (for example, it is not in the big hit game or the special symbol / decorative symbol variation display state), the special symbol indicator 141 (four In the light emitting area 64a), the special symbol variation display is started, and the liquid crystal display device 50 starts the variation display of the decorative symbols (for example, designed numbers “0” to “9”). In the present embodiment, the special symbol is represented by a combination of lighting of the four light emitting areas 64a. The liquid crystal display device 50 has three display areas, and three of the left decorative design, the middle decorative design, and the right decorative design are displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 50 corresponding to each display region. All of these decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner so that the decorative symbol columns are sequentially forwarded (scrolled) on the screen.

  The change display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is stopped after a predetermined period of time, and when the special symbol is displayed in a specific mode (a combination of lighting of the plurality of light emitting areas 64a that are big hits: jackpot symbol), At the same time, the stop symbols of the decorative symbols (the state in which all the left, middle and right decorative symbols are stopped) are also displayed in a specific manner (the same decorative symbol combination: jackpot symbol). In this case, the CPU 102 of the main board 101 starts control of the “hit game state”. Note that the period during which the variable display is performed is determined within a range of several seconds to several tens of seconds according to the jackpot determination random number or other random numbers.

  In the big hit gaming state, the CPU 102 operates the solenoid 176a to perform control for opening the special winning opening / closing device 60. That is, when the solenoid 176a is actuated, the opening / closing member 60a pivots with the lower edge portion thereof as a fulcrum so as to fall down toward the front side of the pachinko machine 1, thereby enabling winning to the big winning opening 62. Such opening control of the big prize opening / closing device 60 counts that a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses or that a predetermined number (for example, ten) of game balls have won the big prize opening 62. This is continued until either condition detected by the switch 175a is satisfied.

  When any of the above conditions is satisfied, the CPU 102 returns the solenoid 176a to a non-operating (non-energized) state, and raises the opening / closing member 60a that has been tilted forward until then along the board surface. As a result, the special winning opening 62 is closed, and the special winning opening / closing device 60 is controlled to be closed. In the big hit game state, the CPU 102 repeatedly executes a control for making one open / close cycle (hereinafter also referred to as a round) from the opening of the special opening / closing device 60 to the closing state. When it is repeated up to a predetermined number of times (15 rounds), the big hit gaming state is ended there. As described above, since the big winning opening 62 is opened when the game state is changed to the big hit gaming state, the upper starting opening 52, the lower starting opening 54, and the general winning opening can be obtained by winning a game ball in the opened large winning opening 62. Since it is possible to acquire a large amount of game balls in a shorter time than winning game balls at 66, etc., it is possible to enhance the interest of the player.

  In the present embodiment, the left, middle and right decorative symbols are controlled to stop in the order of left decorative symbol → right decorative symbol → middle decorative symbol. The decorative symbol stop symbol is a symbol in which all the left, middle and right decorative symbols are stopped when the left, middle and right decorative symbols start to change and the middle decorative symbol is stopped. A combination of

  Further, in the present embodiment, the specific mode displayed when the special symbol is stopped includes a special mode (a combination of lighting of a plurality of light emitting areas 64a that are probable big hits). When displayed, the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is also in a special mode (probability big hit symbol: in this embodiment, a combination of the same odd symbols). In this case, it becomes a so-called “probability big hit”, and after the big hit gaming state is finished, the probability of winning next big hit gaming state (winning probability, big hit probability) increases (in this embodiment, 1/70 in the probability variation state). It is a probability, and it is a probability of 1/490 except for the probability fluctuation state.) That is, when the special symbol at the time of stoppage is a special mode, it becomes a more advantageous state for the player in the “probability variation state” after the jackpot game is over.

  In this embodiment, when the probability variation state is reached after the end of the big hit game, the short hit control is performed in addition to the increase in the big hit probability. That is, in the probability variation state, the special symbol display 141 (four light emitting areas 64a) changes the time from the start of the special symbol variation display to the stop display of the special symbol, and the normal symbol display 144 (light emission). In the region 64c), control is performed to shorten the fluctuation time from the start of the normal symbol fluctuation display to the stop display of the normal symbol compared to the normal state. At the same time, control is performed to increase the probability that the result of the normal symbol variation display on the normal symbol display 144 (light emitting area 64c) will be “winning”. Further, when the normal symbol variation display is “winning”, the opening time of the opening / closing member 56a is extended from the normal state (in this embodiment, 0.5 seconds in the normal state, the short-time state and the probability variation). (In this state, 0.8 seconds), and control for increasing the number of times the pitching device 56 is opened more than in the normal state (in this embodiment, once in the normal state, three times in the short-time state and the probability variation state). Done.

  On the other hand, when the probability variation state does not occur after the end of the big hit game, the time reduction control is performed until the number of times the special symbol variation display is executed reaches a predetermined number (100 in this embodiment). That is, after the end of the big hit gaming state, the number of times the special symbol variable display is executed on the special symbol display 141 (four light emitting areas 64a) reaches a predetermined number (100 times in the present embodiment). Then, control is performed to shorten the variation time of the special symbol and the variation time of the normal symbol from the normal state. In addition, when the result of the normal symbol variation display is “winning”, the control for extending the opening time of the opening / closing member 56a from the normal state and the control for increasing the number of opening times of the opening / closing member 56a from the normal state is performed. Executed. In the short-time state in which these short-time controls are executed, the probability of winning in the lower start port 54 increases until the number of times of special symbol fluctuation display executed by the special symbol display 141 reaches a predetermined number. Thus, the number of executions of the special symbol variation display within a certain period can be increased (that is, the lottery chance for winning a bonus) is increased, which is more advantageous for the player. The normal state means a state that is not the probability variation state or the time-short state described above.

  In the present embodiment, a game ball is won at the upper start opening 52, and three game balls are paid out as a specified number when detected by the start opening switch 170a. When a winning is made and detected by the start switch 170b, a predetermined number of four game balls are paid out. Thus, by providing a difference in the number of payouts between the upper start port 52 and the lower start port 54, the following effects can be obtained.

  In other words, the lower start port 54 is normally closed by the opening / closing member 56a and has a structure in which there is no chance of winning unless the result of the normal symbol variation display is “winning”, whereas the upper start port 52 is Since it is a structure that can always accept a game ball from above, if there are too many payouts per game ball to the upper start opening 52, the player will be too advantageous compared to the game hall operator. . If it does so, the winning to the starting opening (upper starting opening 52 and lower starting opening 54) will be suppressed as a measure for eliminating the disadvantage of the game hall operator, and as a result, it is determined whether or not to enter the lottery game state (big hit gaming state) ) May cause discomfort to the player. On the other hand, if the number of payouts for winning at the upper start opening 52 is too small, the number of game balls required for the lottery game increases, resulting in excessive investment and inconvenience to the player. It will give you a profit.

  On the other hand, the lower start port 54 provides a game advantageous to the player in the short-time state and the probability variation state, and the lower start port 54 is controlled by extending the opening time and the number of opening times of the opening / closing member 56a. The probability of winning is increased. However, if the number of payouts for winning a game ball is too small, the number of payouts will be reduced relative to the number of shot balls, and the remaining number of game balls will gradually decrease in spite of the advantageous game state. By doing so, the player will be uncomfortable. In consideration of these events, in this embodiment, the number of payouts (three or four) for each of the upper start port 52 and the lower start port 54 is set.

  In addition, the display result of the special symbol on the special symbol display 141 corresponds to the display result of the decorative symbol on the liquid crystal display device 50. That is, when it is determined that a big hit is not made at the start of the variation of the special symbol, the LED (four light emitting areas 64a) is turned on according to a mode different from the above specific mode, that is, a mode out of the special mode. In addition to the stop display, the liquid crystal display device 50 displays an image of a decorative symbol in a manner of loss (a loss symbol: a symbol other than a jackpot symbol, in this embodiment, a combination of at least two types of identification information (symbols)). .

  Also, the decorative symbol is a symbol for the production different from the special symbol, and the contents of the special symbol variation display (flashing of the four light emitting areas 64a) are expressed in a dramatic manner by the variation display of the ornamental decoration symbol. This enhances the visual effect. In other words, when the LED of the special symbol display 141 is turned on and displayed in a specific manner, control to shift to the big hit gaming state is performed, but by any chance, the display result of the decorative symbols in the liquid crystal display device 50 becomes a specific manner. However, when the LED in the special symbol display 141 is not lit and displayed in a specific manner, control for shifting to the big hit gaming state is not performed.

  Further, in this embodiment, it is possible to control to one type of big hit gaming state in which “15 times” is set as the number of rounds executed in the big hit gaming state, but the benefits given to the player as the big hit gaming state are different. It may be configured to be controllable to multiple types of big hit gaming states. For example, it may be configured to control to a plurality of types of jackpot gaming states with different numbers of rounds executed in the jackpot gaming state. In this case, after determining the big hit based on the big hit determination random number, the number of rounds to be executed in the big hit gaming state may be determined, or different round numbers may be set based on the big hit determination random number It may be determined whether to control any one of the plurality of types of big hit gaming states.

  In the present embodiment, the state display LED 145 (light emitting region 64b) is controlled to be lit in red in the above-described probability variation state, and is controlled to be lit in green in the short-time state. Then, when the short-time state or the probability variation state ends and the normal state is reached, or when the game state shifts to the big hit gaming state, the state display LED 145 (light emitting area 64b) is turned off.

  In the present embodiment, the jackpot type display LED 146 (two light emitting areas 64d) is turned on during the jackpot game. Specifically, one or both of the upper and lower two light emitting areas 64d that become the big hit type display LED 146 are turned on according to the type of the big hit gaming state. In this embodiment, since it is possible to control only one type of big hit gaming state, it is not necessary to turn on the big hit type display LED 146, but when configured to be controllable to a plurality of types of big hit gaming state, By controlling on / off of the big hit type display LED 146 corresponding to the big hit game state, the type of the big hit game state can be easily grasped from the outside.

  For example, as a plurality of types of jackpot gaming states, the first jackpot gaming state in which “2 times” is set as the number of rounds executed in the jackpot gaming state, and the number of rounds executed in the jackpot gaming state is “15 times”. It is assumed that the second big hit gaming state in which "" is set is executable. In this case, the LED corresponding to the upper light emitting area 64d of the big hit type display LED 146 is turned on during execution of the first big hit gaming state, and the LED corresponding to the lower light emitting area 64d is executed during execution of the second big hit gaming state. You may make it perform control to light. Thus, it is understood that the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment can be adapted to a configuration that can be controlled to a plurality of types of big hit gaming states.

  FIG. 12 shows the rendering device 42 alone (in a state where it is removed from the game board 4a). In FIG. 12, the front unit 42a and the rear unit 42b are shown in a state where they are combined with each other, that is, in a state where they are positioned with respect to each other. Therefore, in FIG. 12, the front unit is seen before and after the game board 4a. The relative positional relationship between 42a and the rear unit 42b is clear.

  As is clear from FIG. 12, when the front unit 42a and the rear unit 42b are positioned with respect to each other, the front unit 42a is arranged so as to overlap the front side of the rear unit 42b. Generally, the rear unit 42b has a larger outer shape than the front unit 42a when viewed from the front side, and therefore, the rear unit 42b is disposed so as to protrude around the front unit 42a. However, since the game board 4a is actually located between the front unit 42a and the rear unit 42b, the outer shape of the rear unit 42b shown in FIG. 12 is not visually recognized by the player.

  In FIG. 12, a part of the front unit 42a (the left half of the lower edge part and the lower half of the left edge part) is shown in a broken state. Therefore, the surface of the rear unit 42b is broken at this broken part. It is shown exposed on the front side.

  As shown in the broken part of the front unit 42a in FIG. 12, a lamp board 147a is attached to the ball guide member 70 on the front side, and the lamp board 147a serves as a special figure start memory lamp 147. An LED (light emitter) is mounted. One lamp substrate 147a is provided on each of the left and right sides of the discharge port 72e, and two special start memory lamps 147 (LEDs) are mounted on each lamp substrate 147a. In addition, as shown in the right half of the lower edge of the front unit 42a in FIG. 12 (the portion that is not the broken portion), each special figure start memory lamp 147 (LED) is seen from the front side as the light emitting region 48. Is positioned behind.

  Although not shown in FIG. 12, a harness is connected to the back surface of each lamp board 147a via a connector, and this harness passes through the interior of the rear unit 42b and is connected to the lamp driving board 119. Yes.

  FIG. 13 shows in detail the structure of the light guide passage 88 that leads from the special figure start memory lamp 147 to the light emitting region 48. As described above, since the special figure start memory lamp 147 (lamp board 147a) is attached to the ball guiding member 70, that is, the rear unit 42b, the special figure start memory lamp 147 (lamp board 147a) is viewed in the front-rear direction. ) Is located behind the front unit 42a on the back side of the game board 4a.

  On the other hand, since the light emitting area 48 is formed on the surface of the front unit 42a, there is a certain distance between the light emitting area 48 and the special figure start memory lamp 147 (in this embodiment, the thickness of the game board 4a). ) Will exist. Therefore, the front unit 42 a is provided with a light guide member 90 so as to fill a space between the light emitting region 48 and the special figure start memory lamp 147, and further, a light guide passage 88 is provided inside the light guide member 90. Is formed.

  The light guide passage 88 extends through the inside of the light guide member 90 in the front-rear direction, and both the front end and the rear end thereof are open. The front end of the light guide passage 88 is located immediately on the back side of the light emitting region 48, and the rear end is located so as to face the mounting surface of the lamp substrate 147a. In this state, the special figure start memory lamp 147 slightly enters the inside from the rear end of the light guide passage 88. For this reason, when the special figure start memory lamp 147 emits light, this light is guided to the front side through the light guide passage 88 and is transmitted through the light emitting region 48 and is visible from the front side.

  A light diffusing member 48a is attached to the front unit 42a together with the light guide member 90, and a light emitting region 48 is formed on the surface of the light diffusing member 48a. At this time, the light emitted from the special figure start memory lamp 147 is diffused by the light diffusing member 48a, so that the entire light emitting region 48 emits light with substantially uniform luminance. As a result, the player visually recognizes that the numbers “1” to “4” are turned on or off.

  The light guide member 90 is molded from a dark color resin material such as black or dark brown, and therefore the inner wall of the light guide passage 88 has a relatively high light shielding property. Accordingly, leakage of light from the light guide passage 88 to the surroundings is effectively prevented, so that the corresponding light emitting region 48 can be made to emit light clearly by the light emitted from the special figure start memory lamp 147.

  In FIG. 13, the light guide path 88 leading to one light emitting area 48 is shown, but the light guide member 90 is formed with four light guide paths 88 corresponding to all the four light emitting areas 48. ing. The light guide paths 88 adjacent to each other are partitioned by a partition wall 90a. In particular, in the present embodiment, the partition wall 90a has a double (two) structure. Therefore, light leakage between the two light emitting regions 48 adjacent to each other (for example, those representing the memory numbers “1” and “2” and those representing the memory numbers “3” and “4”) is strong. Has been prevented.

  As described above, the front unit 42a is completely equipped with special electrical parts, wiring, boards, etc., although the light emitting area 48 for displaying the number of starting memories of special symbols is formed. However, all the electrical components (LED, board, connector, harness) for performing the light emitting operation are provided in the rear unit 42b. For this reason, in the manufacturing process of the pachinko machine 1 (particularly, the assembly process of the game board 4), when the front unit 42a is assembled to the game board 4a, it is necessary to perform an operation of attaching electrical components to the front unit 42a. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the number of man-hours and greatly improve the manufacturing efficiency of the pachinko machine 1.

  In the present embodiment, since the front unit 42a is not provided with electrical components (LED, board, connector, harness), the front unit 42a can be screwed even after the pachinko machine 1 is assembled. It can be easily removed by simply removing it. Therefore, when replacing the ball guiding member 70 after the assembly of the pachinko machine 1, it is not necessary to repeat the electrical wiring operation every time the front unit 42a is attached / detached. It can be done quickly and easily.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the replacement operation of the ball guide member 70 is performed after the pachinko machine 1 is assembled, it is only necessary to open the front frame 5 and remove the front unit 42a of the rendering device 42, so There is no need to remove the control board box 9 and the rear unit 42b from the game board mounting frame 9 from the game board 4a. In particular, in the present embodiment, the outer shape of the rear unit 42b is larger than the opening area of the through hole 4b, and the rear unit 42b itself cannot be detached from the front side of the game board 4a. The ball guide member 70 can be attached and detached through the through hole.

  Although the guidance mode of the game ball by the ball guiding members 70 and 72 has already been described, in the present embodiment, the upper stage 80 and the middle stage 82 formed on the inner ball guiding member 72 (first ball guiding member). It has a feature in the function. Hereinafter, features of the upper stage 80 and the middle stage 82 will be described.

  FIG. 14 shows the rolling paths of the game balls on the upper stage 80 and the middle stage 82. In the case of this embodiment, the warp passage (78b) and the discharge port 78c are provided only on the left side of the upper stage 80, so that the game ball approaches the upper stage 80 only from the left side. When changing from the upper stage 80 to the middle stage 82, the rolling direction is divided so that it is divided into left and right hands. Accordingly, the approach to the lower stage 84 is finally performed from both the left and right sides.

  Thus, in the lower stage 84, the middle stage 82 is lowered to the right, and the game ball that has made a U-turn at the end of the lower stage 84 vigorously enters from the right side. Both of the modes in which the game ball that has made a U-turn at the end of the vehicle vigorously enters from the left side are realized. As a result, in the lower stage 84, a rolling mode is realized in which a game ball can enter from the left or right direction with respect to the central discharge passage 72d, so that the warp passage (78a, 78a, Despite the fact that 78b) is not formed, the rolling mode does not become one pattern, and it is possible to have fun by various rolling modes.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the rolling path of the game balls flowing into the upper stage 80 from the left side is distributed in the left-right direction by the middle stage 82, and various approaches are provided by providing two approaches to the lower stage 84. There is a feature in realizing the moving mode. For this reason, it is not necessary to roll the game ball in the left-right direction on the upper stage 80, and it is desirable to move the game ball to the middle stage 82 as quickly as possible. For this reason, in this embodiment, the device for realizing the smooth transition of the game ball from the upper stage 80 to the middle stage 82 is elaborated.

  First, guide ribs 72f and 72g for guiding the rolling of the game ball along the upper stage 80 are formed on the back-side ball guiding member 72. These guide ribs 72f and 72g are slightly above the upper surface of the upper stage 80. Protruding. Of these, the guide rib 72f on the back side as viewed from the front side has substantially the same length as the entire length of the upper stage 80, but the guide rib 72g on the near side is partially interrupted at the central recess 80a.

  The guide rib 72f is formed with a portion protruding forward so as to partially narrow the passage width of the upper stage 80, and this protruding portion functions as the braking portion 80b. The braking portions 80b are arranged one by one at equal intervals on the left and right sides from the central depression 80a. That is, the game ball that has flowed into the upper stage 80 from the discharge port 78c first collides with the left braking portion 80b in the process of rolling while tilting down toward the center, and the momentum is reduced. Some of the game balls that have lost their momentum have stalled when they have passed the central depression 80a and have just reached the right upward slope, and then returned to the left as they are. Some keep running up the right slope and collide with the right braking part 80b. Further, some of the game balls that have collided with the right braking portion 80b roll over toward the right end of the upper stage 80, while others have bounced back to the braking portion 80b and go down to the left.

  In any case, the game balls that have flowed into the upper stage 80 are given a braking force by colliding with the braking portion 80b during the rolling process, and gather in the central recess 80a relatively early, and then the central recess. The portion 80a smoothly transitions to the middle stage 82. Therefore, in this embodiment, there is no rolling loss such that the game ball sways in the left-right direction on the upper stage 80 and does not easily shift to the middle stage 82.

  Next, the internal decoration body 74 provided inside the ball guiding member 72 will be described. FIG. 15 specifically shows the internal decoration body 74 and its arrangement. In FIG. 5, the form of the internal decoration body 74 is shown in a simplified state. However, as shown in FIG. 15A, the actual internal decoration body 74 has “grass grass” as a whole. ”, And the character decorations 74b and 74c imitating the character of the primitive man and the character of the saber tiger, the primitive mammal, are integrally formed in the“ grass spot ”. Has been.

  In the creative story above, “Mammoth” and “Saber Tiger” are positioned as beasts, and they are hunting prey for primitive people and are feared on a daily basis. From the background on such a story, the character decoration parts 74b and 74c, the primitive man (the hero's father) who was looking for prey in the “grass spot” accidentally put together with the “Saber Tiger”, and there was a sense of tension at a stretch. It is a depiction of the growing scene. The internal decoration body 74 is molded from a green and light-transmitting resin material as a whole to match the image of “grass spot”, but the character decoration portions 74b and 74c have their own skin color and body color. Etc. are attached.

  In the present embodiment, the ball guide members 70 and 72 are formed of a transparent material, and therefore, as shown in FIG. 15B, an internal decoration body 74 is installed inside the ball guide member 72. In this state, the internal decorative body 74 can be seen through from the front side. In FIG. 15B, the front-side ball guide member 70 is omitted, but the front-side ball guide member 70 is also formed of a transparent material, so that the front-side ball guide member 70 is attached. The visibility of the internal decorative body 74 is not impaired in the state.

  In this way, if the ball guiding members 70 and 72 are molded from a transparent material and the inner decorative body 74 is disposed at the back of the ball guiding members 70 and 72, the ball guiding members 70 and 72 are molded from a coloring material. There is also an advantage that the decorativeness can be enhanced. In addition, in this case, even if the surface of the internal decoration body 74 is formed with a concavo-convex shape, the game ball does not come into direct contact with the internal decoration body 74. In this way, there is a double merit that there is no adverse effect.

  Next, FIG. 16 shows the positional relationship between the decoration area applied to the ball guiding member 72 on the back side and the internal decoration body 74. In FIG. 16, the hatched portion indicates a decorative region (reference symbol A) formed on the sphere guide member 72. In this decorative region A, the transparent material of the sphere guide member 72 is partially polished glass. A surface treatment layer is formed. Such a surface treatment layer can be formed, for example, by providing fine irregularities on the surface of the sphere guiding member 72 (in this embodiment, the inner surface as viewed from the front side). Alternatively, a polished glass-like translucent sheet cut out in accordance with the shape of the decoration region may be attached to the surface (inner surface) of the ball guiding member 72.

  As apparent from (a) of FIG. 16, the decorative region A is provided with an outline of an image in which “grass unevenness” undulates as a whole. Then, as shown in FIG. 16 (b), such a decoration area A is positioned on the front side of the internal decoration body 74, so from the player's point of view, the decoration area A on the near side is located. The pattern and the modeling of the internal decoration body 74 are visually recognized so as to overlap each other with a distance in the front and back direction. For this reason, when a player permeates the ball guiding member 72 and visually recognizes the internal decoration body 74, a three-dimensional depth is felt there.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, since the internal decoration body 74 has light transmittance as described above, it is possible to irradiate the light from behind to make the internal decoration body 74 emit decorative light. At this time, the decoration area A can clearly highlight its own pattern (wave shape) by diffusing the light transmitted through the internal decoration body 74, so that the player can visually The decorativeness can be enhanced.

  Further, the decoration area A is disposed on a wall portion located behind the middle stage 82 when viewed from the front side and a wall portion located behind the lower stage 84 (two-dot chain line). That is, the decoration area A is formed at a position along the rolling path of the game ball defined by the middle stage 82 and the lower stage 84, respectively. On the other hand, when the game ball repeatedly rolls on the ball guiding members 70 and 72 (the middle stage 82 and the lower stage 84) as the pachinko machine 1 is used, the outer surface of the ball guiding member 72 has wear marks due to contact with the game ball. Is thought to occur. In particular, in this embodiment, since the ball guiding member 72 is molded from a transparent resin material, if wear marks (or scratch marks) are generated on the outer surface thereof, the transparency of the material tends to be lost at that portion. .

  However, in this embodiment, since the polished glass-like decorative region A is originally formed at a position where the wear mark is likely to be generated (position along the rolling path), the wear mark is generated on the outer surface of the ball guide member 72. Even so, its presence is less noticeable. On the other hand, since the decoration area A exists as a polished glass-like decoration pattern from a new state, even if a scratch mark is generated on the outer surface of the ball guiding member 72, the appearance of the decoration area A itself is extremely deteriorated. Do not mean. Therefore, this embodiment has an advantage that not only the appearance quality of the ball guiding member 72 is not easily lowered over a long period of time, but also the decorativeness can be maintained over a long period of time.

  In the present embodiment, as the rendering device 42 increases in size, the lower stage 84 that leads to the discharge passage 72 is provided only with the warp passages (78a, 78b) through which the game balls flow from the game area 12 on the left side. It is possible to diversify the rolling mode of the game ball in the game, thereby greatly improving the fun of the game. On the other hand, since it is possible to sufficiently secure the fun aspect of the rolling mode of the game ball simply by providing one warp passage (78a, 78b) on the left side (or right side), it is necessary to secure warp passages on both the left and right sides. In addition, there is an advantage that it is possible to freely increase the size of the rendering device 42 and increase the degree of freedom in determining the shape. Therefore, the diversification of the production by the production device 42 can be greatly improved, and the entertainment appealing to the player's vision can be greatly enhanced.

  Further, by disposing the internal decorative body 74 behind the ball guiding member 72, it is possible to enhance the decorativeness and to suppress deterioration in quality on the appearance over a long period of time.

  In the present embodiment, the internal decoration body 74 is detachable from the rear unit 42b as described above. On the other hand, since the internal decorative body 74 is relatively large and eye-catching in the production device 42, even if it is the same type of pachinko machine 1, if the internal decoration body 74 has a different shape and design, It is easy to be recognized as another type of pachinko machine 1 in appearance. For this reason, while setting most of the front unit 42a and the rear unit 42b as common parts and setting various design variations in the internal decoration body 74, series machines of the same series (for example, jackpot probability, probability variation entry rate) , Products with different specifications such as probability change probability and number of winning balls) can be easily supplied to the market.

  Next, the visual effect by the arrangement / structure of the rendering device 42 will be described. FIG. 17 shows the upper part of the game board 4, and in FIG. 17, the front unit 42 a is removed from the game board 4 a. For this reason, in FIG. 17, the magnitude relationship between the through hole 4b of the game board 4a and the rear unit 42b is more apparent.

  As described above, the rear unit 42b is arranged so as to extend over a range larger than the opening area of the through hole 4b on the back side of the game board 4a. For this reason, even if the front unit 42a is removed from the game board 4a, the entire rear unit 42b cannot be seen behind the through hole 4b when viewed from the front.

  As already described, among the constituent elements of the rear unit 42b, the decorative body 42a, the movable decorative bodies 44a to 44c, and the fixed decorative bodies 45a to 45c are positioned in the through hole 4b when viewed from the front. On the other hand, most of the decorative member 46 laid behind these is located inside the through hole 4b, but as shown by the broken line in FIG. It extends to the outside of the through hole 4b, and this portion is hidden behind the game board 4a when viewed from the front. In FIG. 17, the reference symbol “46” representing the decorative member is shown only in one place (left side edge) with one lead line, but the “decorative member 46” in this embodiment is It means a member laid out over a wide range from the left edge of the rear unit 42b to the upper edge and the right edge.

  Next, FIG. 18 specifically shows the attachment of the effect device 42 to the game board 4a. The front unit 42a of the effect device 42 has a flange portion 42n that protrudes around the through hole 4b, and a portion 42r for the latter half is fitted into the through hole 4b to decorate the peripheral portion of the through hole 4b. ing.

  On the other hand, the rear unit 42b is arranged so as to extend over a range wider than the opening area of the through hole 4b as described above. As shown in FIG. 18, the decorative member 46 is arranged behind the game board 4 a so as to extend to the outer region S located above the opening range P of the through hole 4 b as viewed in the vertical direction. It is understood that In FIG. 18, only the opening range of the through hole 4b as viewed in the vertical direction is shown, but the positional relationship between the opening range of the through hole 4b and the rear unit 42b and the decorative member 46 is the same in the horizontal direction. In other words, the decoration member 46 is arranged behind the game board 4a so as to extend to an outer region located on the side of the opening range of the through hole 4b as viewed in the left-right direction.

  In the present embodiment, a large number of LEDs 92 are arranged as game board lamps in the rear unit 42 b, and these LEDs 92 are installed behind the decorative member 46. The decorative member 46 is molded from a light-transmitting material. Therefore, when the LED 92 emits light, the light can be transmitted by transmitting the light forward.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 18, the front unit 42a itself is attached so as to be in close contact with the back surface of the game board 4a, but in the rear unit 42b, the back surface of the game board 4a and the decorative member 46 A certain amount of gap H is secured between the surface. For this reason, it is understood that the portion of the decorative member 46 located in the outer region S is not in contact with the back surface of the game board 4a but is located behind the back surface by a gap H.

  Next, FIG. 19 and FIG. 20 show the game board 4 as viewed from the left and right diagonally downward. 19 and 20, the game board 4 is shown alone. However, in the actual pachinko machine 1, since the game board 4 is supported by the main body frame 3, the game board 4 is opened in the front frame 5. Visible through 30.

  As shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, when the game board 4 is viewed from an obliquely lower angle, the gap H is secured between the back surface of the game board 4 a and the surface of the decorative member 46. Therefore, the portion hidden on the back side of the game board 4a in the decorative member 46 can be visually recognized from the gap H through the through hole 4b. For example, as shown in FIG. 19, in the state where the game board 4 is looked up obliquely from the lower left, the presence of the decorative member 46 is clearly present in the interior of the decorative body 43d located at the upper right edge of the front unit 42a. It is visually recognized. Further, as shown in FIG. 20, when the game board 4 is looked up from the lower right side, the presence of the decoration member 46 is clearly present in the back of the decoration body 43a located at the upper left edge of the front unit 42a. It is visually recognized.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, the player can visually recognize the presence of the decorative member 46 that should be hidden behind the game board 4a when viewed from the front, by visually recognizing the game board 4 from various angles. it can. Further, at this time, the decorative member 46 is arranged so as to extend to the outer region of the through hole 4b of the game board 4a, so that the player feels the depth in the front-rear direction and the upper and lower sides on the back side of the game board 4a. -Spatial expansion in the left-right direction and a feeling of openness can be generated.

  In addition, when the light emitting operation is performed in the decorative member 46, since the transmitted light is normally emitted from the decorative member 46 hidden behind the game board 4a when viewed from the front, the player has noticed the presence of the decorative member 46 until then. Even if it does not exist, it becomes easy to notice the presence of the decorative member 46 by the light emitting operation, and the effects of the visual depth feeling and the spatial spreading feeling can be sufficiently exhibited.

  In the present embodiment, the decorative member 46 has the following structure. As shown in FIGS. 19 and 20 and the like, the decorative member 46 is generally three-dimensionally shaped in a rugged shape, thereby creating a visual three-dimensional effect. Furthermore, the decorative member 46 has a multilayer structure in which two kinds of members are overlapped on the front and back. Specifically, the decorative member 46 is composed of a back decorative body molded from a transparent material and a front decorative body attached to the front side of the decorative member 46, and the front decorative body is colored red. Molded from a light transmissive material. Further, a lens cut (diamond cut or the like) for light diffusion is formed on the back decoration body, and light emitted from the back LED 92 is diffused well there.

  Although most of the front face exposed in FIGS. 19 and 20 are front face decorations, the front face decorations are partially missing, that is, partially broken. Yes. In a region where the front decorative body is partially missing, the transparent back decorative body behind the front decorative body is exposed to the front side.

  With the configuration described above, when the light emitting operation is performed in the decorative member 46, most of the red transmitted light is visually recognized from the front side. However, in some places, white light (LED emission color) is partially obtained. There is a region where is visible. In the present embodiment, the region in which white light is visually recognized (region where the front decorative body is missing) is designed in a shape imitating “lightning bolt”, so that the player can decorate the decorative member 46 from the front side. If you look at the light-emitting action, you will feel as if lightning has fallen, and you can enjoy the dramatic effects by recalling "the rough weather of the primitive earth".

  Next, the configuration of the movable decorative bodies 44a, 44b, and 44c will be described in detail. FIG. 21 shows an operation mode of the movable decorative bodies 44a, 44b, and 44c in the effect device 42. As indicated by arrows in FIG. 21, the movable decorative bodies 44a, 44b, and 44c can reciprocate in the left-right direction during operation. Of these, the movable decorative body 44a located at the upper edge (in the shape of the katakana character “Gi”) and the movable decorative body 44b in the right side thereof (in the shape of the katakana character “o”) Are both rotated in the clockwise direction from the initial position, and the remaining movable decorative body 44c (in the shape of the katakana character “o”) is rotated in the counterclockwise direction from the initial position. . FIG. 21 shows a state in which the three movable decorative bodies 44a, 44b, and 44c are most displaced from their initial positions. In this maximum displacement state, each movable decorative body 44a, 44b, and 44c An appropriate clearance is secured between the unit units 42a.

  Next, FIG. 22 shows the rear unit 42b from the back side, and here, in particular, a mechanism element for operating the movable decorative bodies 44a, 44b, 44c is shown. FIG. 22 shows only the inner casing that forms a part of the rear unit 42b. Actually, the rear unit 42b is configured by combining an outer cover (not shown) outside the inner casing. . The decorative body 43a, the movable decorative bodies 44a to 44c, the fixed decorative bodies 45a to 45c, the decorative member 46, the ball guide members 70 and 72, the internal decorative body 74, and the like that are visually recognized from the front side are all assembled in the inner casing. . On the other hand, the flange portion 42n is not shown in FIG. 22 because it is formed in the outer cover.

  The back side of the rear unit 42b, that is, the inner casing, is equipped with three solenoids (direct acting) 94a, 94b, 94c corresponding to the movable decorative bodies 44a, 44b, 44c. In addition, drive levers 95a, 95b, and 95c are connected to the solenoids 94a, 94b, and 94c, respectively. The drive levers 95a, 95b, and 95c have their distal ends pin-connected to the corresponding solenoids 94a, 94b, and 94c via slide pins, and the base ends fixed to the rotating shafts 96a, 96b, and 96c. ing. The rotation shafts 96a, 96b, 96c are rotatably supported by the inner casing of the rear unit 42b. Therefore, the drive levers 95a, 95b, 95c are centered on the corresponding rotation shafts 96a, 96b, 96c. It can be freely rotated (oscillated) in the vertical direction. Further, the rotating shafts 96a, 96b, 96c extend through the inner casing in the front-rear direction, and are connected to the drive levers 95a, 95b, 95c at the rear end portions, and at the front end portions thereof, respectively. It is connected to the movable decorative bodies 44a, 44b, 44c.

  The drive levers 95a, 95b, and 95c are integrally formed with stopper portions 97a, 97b, and 97c for defining the rotation ranges (rotation angles) of the corresponding rotation shafts 96a, 96b, and 96c. Yes. The inner casing is formed with stopper housings 98a, 98b, and 98c corresponding to the stoppers 97a, 97b, and 97c. The stoppers 97a, 97b, and 97c are respectively provided with the corresponding stopper housings 98a, 98b, and 98c. It is in a state of being housed inside.

  In the above configuration, when any of the solenoids 94a, 94b, 94c is energized (excited), the corresponding drive levers 95a, 95b, 95c are pulled upward along with the lifting operation of the linear motion rod (armature). To be displaced. Conversely, when the solenoids 94a, 94b, 94c are in a non-energized (non-excited) state, the linear motion rod is returned to the initial position by the return spring, and the corresponding drive levers 95a, 95b, 95c are moved downward along with this return operation. It is displaced so that it can be pushed down. In this embodiment, the displacement angle of the drive levers 95a, 95b, and 95c at this time is set to about 30 °.

  By switching the energization / non-energization of the solenoids 94a, 94b, 94c as described above, the corresponding drive levers 95a, 95b, 95c are displaced so as to swing up and down, thereby rotating shafts 96a, 96b, 96c. Is reciprocally rotated. And the operation | movement of the movable decoration bodies 44a, 44b, and 44c as shown in FIG. 21 is implement | achieved by such reciprocating rotation of the rotating shafts 96a, 96b, and 96c.

  In addition, LED boards 92a, 92b, 92c, and 92d (game board lamps) are installed in the inner casing of the rear unit 42b as other components. Among these, the LED board 92a disposed on the right side (left side when viewed from the front side) of the upper edge of the inner casing as seen in FIG. 22 corresponds to the decorative body 43a, and the LED board 92a includes Many LEDs (92) are mounted on the front side. In the present embodiment, the light emitting effect of the decorative body 43a is performed by the light emission of these LEDs (92).

  In addition, the LED board 92b located on the left side of the LED board 92a in FIG. 22 has a size that extends to the left half of the inner casing (right half when viewed from the front side), and the LED board 92b as a whole From the upper edge of the casing, it is laid in a hook shape so as to cover all the portions where the three solenoids 94a, 94b, 94c are installed. A large number of LEDs are similarly mounted on the large LED substrate 92b, and the light emission operation of the decorative member 46 is performed by the light emission of these LEDs. Furthermore, the LED board 92c positioned at the right edge (the left edge when viewed from the front side) of the inner casing as viewed in FIG. 22 is also for performing the light emitting operation of the decorative member 46. The LED board 92d located at the lower edge of the inner casing is for performing the light emitting operation of the internal decoration body 74 described above.

  23 and 24 show the movable decorative body 44a in a state where it is disassembled into components. In FIGS. 23 and 24, one movable decorative body 44a is taken as an example, but basically the same structure is adopted for the other movable decorative bodies 44b and 44c. Therefore, although one movable decorative body 44a is described below, the contents thereof are substantially the same for the other movable decorative bodies 44b and 44c.

  As shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, the movable decorative body 44a is roughly composed of four parts: an outer shell 200, a front lens 202, a built-in LED board 204, and a rear cover 206. Of these, the outer shell 202 constitutes the outer surface of the movable decorative body 44a, and a three-dimensional design that imitates the katakana character “Gi” is applied to its outer shape. Further, the outer shell 200 literally has a thin-walled hollow shell structure, and as shown in FIG. 24, the rear end portion is largely opened as a whole. On the other hand, at the front end portion of the outer shell 200, a character-shaped opening 200 a is formed in which the katakana character “gi” is cut out.

  The front lens 202 is molded from a plate-like translucent material having light transmittance or light diffusibility, and the front and back surfaces thereof are each three-dimensionally shaped like a lightning bolt. . The front lens 202 is attached so as to be fitted from the rear end opening of the outer shell 200, and is accommodated inside the outer shell 200 so as to close the character-shaped opening 200a. For this reason, the outer shape of the front lens 202 substantially matches the shape of the inner edge of the outer shell 200. Further, the front lens 202 has a character-shaped convex portion 202 a formed in a relief shape on the front end surface thereof, and the character-shaped convex portion 202 a has a shape that matches the character-shaped opening 200 a of the outer shell 200. Yes. Therefore, in a state where the front lens 202 is accommodated in the outer shell 200, the character-shaped convex portion 202 a of the front lens 202 fits exactly into the character-shaped opening 200 a and is positioned at the front end portion of the outer shell 200. In this state, the character-shaped convex portion 202 a forms the front surface of the movable decorative body 44 a together with the front end portion of the outer shell 200.

  The built-in LED board 204 is also attached so as to be fitted from the rear end opening of the outer shell 200. For this reason, the external shape of the built-in LED substrate 204 substantially matches the shape of the inner edge of the outer shell 200. However, the built-in LED board 204 does not penetrate deeply to the front end portion of the outer shell 200 like the front lens 202, and is positioned in the vicinity of the rear end opening with a certain distance from the back surface of the front lens 202.

  A large number of full-color LED chips 204a (electrical components) are mounted on the built-in LED board 204 as a part of the above-mentioned game board lamp, and these LED chips 204a are distributed on the mounting surface of the built-in LED board 204. Are arranged. Each of the LED chips 204a has red, green, and blue (RGB) LEDs, thereby enabling full color light emission. In the present embodiment, the mounting surface of the built-in LED substrate 204 is painted white, and therefore has high light reflectivity on the mounting surface. On the other hand, a female connector 204b for connecting a harness wire bundle (electrical wiring) is mounted on the back surface of the built-in LED substrate 204.

  The rear cover 206 is attached so as to close the rear end opening of the outer shell 200. For this reason, the outer shape of the rear cover 206 matches the shape of the rear end opening of the outer shell 200. As shown in FIG. 24, two boss portions 200b for screwing are formed inside the outer shell 200, and these boss portions 200b extend from the front end portion of the outer shell 200 toward the rear end opening. ing. The rear cover 206 comes into contact with the boss portion 200b while being fitted into the rear end opening of the outer shell 200, and further entry is restricted.

  On the other hand, the rear cover 206 is formed with two holding rods 206a on the front side thereof, and these holding rods 206a are integrally formed so as to protrude forward from the front surface of the rear cover 206. When the rear cover 206 is fitted into the rear end opening of the outer shell 200, the front ends of the holding rods 206 a abut against the back surface of the front lens 202, thereby fixing the arrangement of the front lens 202 in the outer shell 200. ing. In this state, the rear cover 206 is screwed to the outer shell 200.

  The front lens 202 and the built-in LED board 204 are formed with insertion holes 202c and 204c at positions corresponding to the two bosses 200b. The front lens 202 and the built-in LED board 204 are attached to the outer shell 200. The boss portion 200b is inserted through the insertion holes 202c and 204c. The built-in LED board 204 is also formed with an insertion hole 204d at a position corresponding to the holding rod 206a. When the built-in LED board 204 is attached to the rear cover 206, the two holding rods 206a are inserted into the corresponding insertion holes 204d. Is inserted.

  The built-in LED board 204 is disposed so as to be close to the back of the rear cover 206, and in this state, the built-in LED board 204 is screwed to the rear cover 206. A rectangular insertion hole 206c is formed in the rear cover 206 at a position corresponding to the female connector 204c of the built-in LED board 204. Therefore, in a state where the built-in LED board 204 is attached to the rear cover 206, the female connector 204c is attached to the female connector 204c. On the other hand, a male connector can be connected from the rear side of the rear cover 206.

  The drive shaft 96a is screwed to the rear cover 206 at its front end. Since the drive shaft 96a is firmly fixed to the rear cover 206 in this state, the rotation of the drive shaft 96a is directly transmitted to the entire movable decorative body 44a via the rear cover 206. In the rear cover 206, ribs for reinforcement are formed in a radial pattern as appropriate at the mounting portion of the drive shaft 96a.

  25 and 26 show the movable decorative body 44a in its completed state. As shown in FIG. 25 (b), the male connector 208 is connected to the female connector 204 c of the built-in LED board 204 with the rear cover 206 attached to the outer shell 200. A harness wire bundle 208 made up of a plurality of electrical wirings is connected to the connector 208, and this harness wire bundle 208 is fixed to the back surface of the rear cover 206 by an adhesive tape piece 210 (wiring fixing member) at a position away from the connector 208 ( Pasted).

  As is clear from FIG. 26, in this embodiment, the virtual center line in the front-rear direction of the movable decorative body 44a and the axis line of the drive shaft 96a are not parallel to each other. Therefore, even if the player visually recognizes the movable decorative body 44a from the axial direction (horizontal direction) of the drive shaft 96a, in addition to the front surface of the movable decorative body 44a, the player has an upper surface at a certain angle. Visible to. Further, in this state, when the movable decorative body 44a rotates around the axis of the drive shaft 96a, the virtual center line is displaced so as to perform a “slashing motion”. In this case, since the outer surface of the movable decorative body 44a is displaced at various angles with respect to the axis of the drive shaft 96a, even if the player views the movement of the movable decorative body 44a from a certain angle (for example, directly in front). The outer surface of the movable decorative body 44a can be displaced at various angles with respect to the direction of the player's line of sight, thereby causing a visual change.

  FIG. 27 shows a state in which the movable decorative bodies 44a, 44b, and 44c are removed from the rear unit 42b. As illustrated in FIG. 25B, a harness wire bundle 208 connected to the built-in LED board 204 is connected to each movable decorative body 44a, 44b, 44c, and the rear unit 42b is correspondingly connected thereto. Three wiring holes 212a, 212b, and 212c are formed on the front surface (the surface of the decorative member 46), and each harness wire bundle 208 is passed through the wiring holes 212a, 212b, and 212c inside the rear unit 42b (inner casing). It is to be inserted.

  At this time, the wiring holes 212a, 212b, and 212c are positioned so as to be hidden within the movable range of the corresponding movable decorative body 44a when viewed from the front side. Therefore, even if the movable decorative bodies 44a, 44b, and 44c are operated, the presence of the wiring holes 212a, 212b, and 212c remains hidden by the movable decorative bodies 44a, 44b, and 44c. Further, in the present embodiment, the harness wire bundle 208 has a color similar to the surface color of the movable decorative bodies 44a, 44b, and 44c, so that the presence of the harness wire bundle 208 is not conspicuous.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the movable decorative bodies 44a, 44b, and 44c have electrical components such as the built-in LED board 204 and are operated by the solenoids 94a, 94b, and 94c. -Since the presence of the harness wire bundle 208 is not visually recognized from the front side during non-operation, the appearance can be greatly improved without impairing the appearance at the time of production.

  In the present embodiment, the movable decorative bodies 44a, 44b, and 44c can be operated independently, and two or more (two or all three) can be operated simultaneously or simultaneously. In particular, in the present embodiment, among the three movable decorative bodies 44a, 44b, 44c, the operating direction of the movable decorative body 44c located at the bottom (the shape of "O") is opposite to the other two. Therefore, when only the lowermost movable decorative body 44c is operated alone, the left side portion of the movable decorative body 44c moves away from the movable decorative body 44b on the lower side. Will work. This effectively eliminates the mutual interference of the movable decorative bodies 44b and 44c in the rendering device 42, thereby preventing damage to parts and occurrence of mechanical troubles and ensuring the certainty of the rendering operation. Can do.

  In the present embodiment, the shape of the inner peripheral surface of the front unit 42a is determined in consideration of the clearance for avoiding interference with the movable display bodies 44a, 44b, 44c. The decorative body 43d and the “mammoth tusks” type decorative body 43e are effectively arranged at positions where such a clearance can be secured. As a result, it is possible to improve the decoration while maximally effectively using the limited space of the game area 12 and the production device 42 and succeed in securing a large movable range of the movable display bodies 44a, 44b, 44c. Yes.

  Next, control of the movable decorative bodies 44a, 44b, and 44c will be described. Control of the movable decorative bodies 44a, 44b, and 44c is roughly divided into two types: control of the drive mechanism and light emission control of the LED chip 204a. Among these, the control of the drive mechanism is performed as drive control of the solenoids 94a, 94b, 94c constituting the drive mechanism. The light emission control is performed as light emission / light emission color / gradation control of the LED chip 204a.

  The above drive control and light emission control are performed by the sub-integrated substrate 111 already described (refer to FIG. 11 as appropriate). That is, the sub-integrated board 111 can input drive signals to the solenoids 94a, 94b, and 94c via the lamp drive board 119, thereby individually driving the solenoids 94a, 94b, and 94c. As a result, the corresponding movable decorative bodies 44a, 44b, and 44c are individually actuated, and the effect operation is executed in such a manner that “the character moves” at a position that is visible from the front side.

  When a lamp lighting signal is output from the sub-integrated board 111, the lamp lighting signal is distributed by the lamp driving board 119 and input to the corresponding LED chip 204a. As a result, the sub-integrated board 11 can perform control of light emission color and gradation control of the light emission luminance, including control of lighting / flashing / light-off of each LED chip 204a. As a result, the corresponding movable decorative bodies 44a, 44b, and 44c perform the light emitting operation individually, and the effect operation is executed in such a manner that “characters emit light” at a position that is visible from the front side.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, drive control and light emission control of the movable display bodies 44a, 44b, and 44c can be performed by the sub-integrated substrate 111, but what operation pattern is adopted in the sub-integrated substrate 111. It is determined based on the effect command transmitted from the main board 101. The sub-integrated board 111 interprets the lottery result (not only the winning result but also the variation / stop display mode of the special symbol, the presence / absence of the probability variation, etc.) from the effect command transmitted from the main board 101, and the movable display body 44a. , 44b, and 44c are executed (decoration control means).

  In the integrated ROM 113 of the sub integrated substrate 111, effect pattern data corresponding to the effect command is stored in advance, and the sub integrated substrate 111 reads the corresponding effect pattern data based on the effect command received from the main board 101.

  In the effect pattern data, specific control contents regarding drive control / light emission control of the movable display bodies 44a, 44b, 44c are recorded in advance. For example, which of the three movable display bodies 44a, 44b, and 44c is to be operated (operation target), in which mode is to be operated (operation mode), and which of the three movable display bodies 44a, 44b, and 44c is lit Information on whether to perform the operation (emission target), how to perform the light emission operation by the LED chip 204a (emission pattern), and the like is set in detail.

  When the effect pattern data is selected on the sub-integrated board 111, solenoid drive signals corresponding to the movable display bodies 44a, 44b, 44c set as the operation targets in the effect pattern data are output from the sub-integrated board 111. As a result, the movable display bodies 44a, 44b, 44c to be actuated operate within the movable range. Further, if a plurality of types of operation modes are prepared in the effect pattern data, for example, the movable display bodies 44a, 44b, and 44c can be operated so as to wiggle, or can be operated slowly and reciprocally. .

  Similarly, lamp lighting signals corresponding to the movable display bodies 44 a, 44 b, 44 c set as light emission targets in the effect pattern data are output from the sub-integrated board 111. Thereby, light emission operation | movement is performed in the movable display bodies 44a, 44b, 44c used as light emission object. Further, if a plurality of types of light emission modes are prepared in the effect pattern data, for example, the light emission luminance of the movable display bodies 44a, 44b, 44c is changed to multiple gradations, the light emission color is changed stepwise, The lighting / flashing pattern can be changed.

  At this time, for example, if the result of the big hit determination is a win, an effect pattern that activates the three movable display bodies 44a, 44b, 44c all at once is adopted, or the three movable display bodies 44a, 44b, 44c are sequentially operated. By adopting an effect pattern such as activation, it is possible to express so-called “high hit reliability” in an effect.

  Alternatively, when a variation display pattern of reach variation is selected from the big hit random number value on the main board 101, the player can operate by operating the three movable display bodies 44a, 44b, 44c with contents similar to the above-described effect pattern. Reach production can also be provided.

  Furthermore, regarding the light emission mode of the LED chip 204a, it is possible to execute various effects based on the lottery results by variously setting the light emission mode depending on the variation display pattern such as the big hit variation and the reach variation.

  The present invention can be implemented with various modifications without being limited to the above-described embodiment.

  (1) In one embodiment, the light guide member 90 is provided in the front unit 42a. However, the light guide member can be installed in the rear unit 42b instead of the front unit 42a, and the front unit 42a and A light guide member can also be installed on both of the rear units 42b.

  (2) In one embodiment, the light emission area of the front unit 42a is one that displays the starting memory number of the special symbol, but the light emission area of the front unit 42a is the one that displays the special symbol itself. Alternatively, the normal symbol or the starting memory number of the normal symbol may be displayed. Alternatively, the light emitting area is not directly related to the symbol lottery and may have a property of performing a stunning operation.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, in addition to the front-side ball guiding member 70 to be subjected to performance evaluation, the rear-side ball guiding member 72 is detachable from the rear unit 42b. However, the back-side ball guiding member 72 may be formed integrally with the rear unit 42b. That is, the back-side ball guiding member 72 is not directly related to the evaluation of the ball guiding performance unlike the front-side ball guiding member 70, and therefore the present invention can be implemented even if the structure is integrated with the rear unit 42b. This is because there is no hindrance.

  (4) In one embodiment, when the game balls that have not been guided to the discharge passage 72d by the ball guide member 70 move to the lower edge of the front unit 42a, they are collected in the central portion (above the discharge port 72e). However, the game ball may be dropped from a position left and right away from the central portion. In this case, since the winning probability when the game ball is guided to the discharge passage 72d can be relatively increased, the effect of increasing the player's expectation for the movement of the game ball on the ball guide member 70 is increased.

  (5) In one embodiment, the ball guide member 72 on the back side is screwed to the rear unit 42b together with the ball guide member 70 to be exchanged, but these may be fixed separately.

  (6) In one embodiment, the engagement piece 42s protruding toward the front unit 42a is formed, and the engagement hole 42h for receiving the engagement piece 42h is formed toward the rear unit 42b. The positional relationship may be reversed.

  (7) In one embodiment, the warp passages (78a, 78b) are formed on the left side of the rendering device 42, but a mode in which a warp passage is formed on the right side may be employed.

  (8) In one embodiment, “Gi”, “A”, “O”, “-” are given as katakana characters represented by a movable ornament or a fixed ornament, but other types of characters are used. A character string having a different meaning in terms of language may be used.

  (9) In one embodiment, the movable decorative body has a shape of a katakana character. However, the movable decorative body has a shape of a character for various languages such as a foreign character in addition to a hiragana character and a kanji. It may be one that has been designed.

  (10) With respect to the arrangement of the movable decorative body, in one embodiment, a pachinko machine game board is taken as an example, but the movable display body is arranged inside the front door of a rotating game machine (slot machine), for example. It may be.

  (11) In addition, the specific forms of the front unit 42a and the rear unit 42b mentioned in the embodiment are merely examples, and it goes without saying that these can be appropriately modified.

  Next, various control processes executed on the main board 101 in accordance with the game progress of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a main process executed by the CPU 102 mounted on the main board 101. FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing upon occurrence of power interruption. FIG. 30 is a flowchart illustrating an example of timer interrupt processing. FIG. 31 is a table showing the random numbers updated in the main board 101. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing an example of the game process. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the variation start process. FIG. 34 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the big hit determination process. FIG. 35 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variable display pattern setting process. FIG. 36 is a list showing an example of the variable display pattern table. The timer interrupt process is executed by the CPU 102 mounted on the main board 101 at a predetermined timing (in this embodiment, every 4 ms).

  As shown in FIG. 28, when the supply of power to the pachinko machine 1 is started, the CPU 102 executes a power-on process (step S1). In this power-on process, it is determined whether or not the backup data stored in the RAM 104 is normal (is a set value when a power failure occurs). If normal, the backup data stored in the RAM 104 is used. Executes processing to restore the power outage (power recovery processing), and if the backup data is abnormal, clears RAM104 and performs CPU peripheral device settings (normal initial settings: interrupt timing settings, etc.) . When power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is stopped during the game, the current game state is stored in the RAM 104 as backup data. If the RAM erase switch for instructing the clearing of the backup data stored in the RAM 104 is turned on in the power-on process, the RAM 104 is cleared and normal initialization is performed. If backup data is not stored in the RAM 104 mounted on the main board 101 in the power-on process, the RAM 104 is cleared and normal initialization is performed. In the power-on process, a process of setting a power-on command indicating that the main board 101 is activated to the sub-integrated board 111 when normal initial setting is executed is also executed. The power-on command notifies the sub integrated board 111 that the main board 101 has been activated. Note that the backup data is also stored in the RAM 104 even when the power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is stopped (when the power is turned off) when the amusement store is closed, etc., and the power is supplied when the power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is started again. Processing at the time of execution is executed.

  When the power-on process ends, the CPU 102 starts a loop process that repeatedly executes each process for gaming. At the start of this loop processing, the CPU 102 first determines whether or not a power failure notice signal has been detected (step S2). In this embodiment, the power supply voltage used in the pachinko machine 1 is generated by a power supply board (not shown). That is, since the plurality of types of devices mounted on the pachinko machine 1 operate with different power supply voltages, the power supply voltage supplied from the external power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is converted into a predetermined power supply voltage on the power supply board, Supplying to the device. Therefore, when a power failure occurs and the power supply voltage supplied from the external power supply to the power supply board is equal to or lower than the predetermined power supply voltage, a power failure notice signal indicating that the supply of power supply voltage from the power supply board to the main board 101 is stopped is transmitted. Is done. Then, when a power failure notice signal is detected by the CPU 102 mounted on the main board 101 in step S2, a process at the time of power failure occurrence is executed (step S4). When the power interruption occurs, the operation of the gaming machine is in a state before the power failure when the power supply voltage supplied to the power supply board after the power failure is restored (24V in this embodiment) (hereinafter referred to as power recovery). This is a process of storing the state at the time of the occurrence of a power failure as backup data in the RAM 104 in order to start from. Although the processing content will be described later, in the present embodiment, as shown in the figure, the power failure occurrence processing is not interrupt processing, but as branch processing that is executed immediately after the start of the loop depending on whether or not a power failure warning signal is detected. It is incorporated in the main process (main control process).

  When the power failure warning signal is not detected in step S2, that is, when the power from the external power supply is normally supplied, random number update processing 2 for updating various random numbers used in the game is performed (step S3). . The random number updated in the random number update process 2 will be described later.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process at the time of power-off occurrence (step S4). As described above, the power-off occurrence process is a process executed when a power failure warning signal is detected in the main process. First, the CPU 102 performs an interrupt prohibition setting so that the interrupt process is not executed (step S4a). Then, the checksum of the RAM 104 is calculated and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 104 (step S4b). This checksum is used to check whether or not the contents of the RAM 104 before the power failure is retained at the time of power recovery.

  Next, the CPU 102 sets a specified value indicating that the process at the time of power-off occurrence has been performed in a backup flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 104 (step S4c). When the above processing is completed, the CPU 102 prohibits access to the RAM 104 (step S4d) and enters an infinite loop to prepare for stopping power supply. In this process, if the power supply voltage becomes unstable due to a very short power failure or the like (hereinafter referred to as “instantaneous power outage”), the process at the time of power-off occurrence is actually started. Since the power supply voltage is not stopped, there is a possibility that the process described above cannot return from the infinite loop. In order to avoid such adverse effects, the CPU 102 of this embodiment is provided with a watchdog timer, and is configured to be reset if the watchdog timer is not updated for a predetermined time. The watchdog timer is periodically updated while the process is normally performed. However, the watchdog timer enters the process when the power is cut off and is not updated. As a result, even when the power interruption occurs due to a momentary power failure and the infinite loop of FIG. 29 is entered, a reset is applied after a predetermined period of time, and the CPU 102 is started in the same process as when the power is turned on.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart illustrating an example of timer interrupt processing. As described above, in this embodiment, the timer interrupt process is executed every 4 ms by the CPU 102 mounted on the main board 101 during the execution of the main process. In the timer interrupt process, the CPU 102 executes the process from step S11 to step S19 after executing the register saving process (step S10). In the switch input process of step S11, a process of monitoring the detection signals of the above-described switches (gate switch 174a, start port switches 170a and 170b, count switch 175a, general winning port switch 113a, etc.) is executed. In the payout operation process in step S12, a payout command for instructing payout of the game ball is transmitted to the payout board 105 based on the signal detected in the switch input process (step S11). In the random number update process 1 in step S13, a process of updating various random numbers used in the game is executed. In this embodiment, the random number updated in the random number update process 1 is different from the random number updated in the random number update process 2 described above. Although the random number will be described later, the random number updated in the random number update process 2 may be updated in the random number update process 1 as well.

  Moreover, in the game process of step S14, the process which controls the pachinko machine 1 according to the progress state of a game is performed. In the normal symbol game of step S15, control processing related to the normal symbol display 144 is executed. In the ordinary electric accessory game in step S16, processing for opening / closing control of the opening / closing member 56a is executed. In the special symbol game at step S17, control is performed to display the special symbol display 141 in a variable manner based on the result of the game process (step S14). In the special electric accessory game of step S18, the solenoid 176a is controlled to move and the opening / closing control of the opening / closing member 60a is executed. In the command transmission output process of step S19, a process of transmitting the effect command set in the game process (step S14) to the sub-integrated board 111 is executed. In the command transmission output process (step S19), a process of transmitting the power-on command set in the power-on process (step S1) to the sub integrated board 111 when power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is started. Done. In the I / O port output process of step S20, a process of outputting a state signal indicating a gaming state to the outside of the pachinko machine 1 (for example, a management computer), a process of outputting a drive signal to the special figure start memory lamp 147, etc. Execute. When the processing from step S11 to step S20 is executed, the register restoration processing (step S21) is executed, and the processing is terminated.

  Here, various random numbers updated by the CPU 102 mounted on the main board 101 in the random number update process 1 (step S13) and the random number update process 2 (step S3) described above will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 31, in this embodiment, as the various random numbers used in the game, the big hit determination random number used for determining whether or not to generate the big hit gaming state (big hit determination), the big hit gaming state in the big hit determination Is a probability variation determination random number used to determine whether or not to be a probability variation big hit (probability variation determination) when it is determined that a big hit gaming state will not be generated in the big hit determination, and it is out of reach with a reach mode Reach determination random number used for determination (reach determination), variation display pattern random number used to determine the variation display pattern of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 141, and the entrance device 56 There is a normal random number per symbol used to determine whether or not the open / close member 56a is controlled to be in the open state (normal symbol per determination). The variable display pattern of the special symbol may be determined using the reach determination random number, and the variable display pattern of the decorative symbol controlled by the liquid crystal display device 50 may be determined.

  Among these random numbers, in the random number update processing 1, per jackpot determination random number related to the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state, probability variation determination random number, and the normal symbol pertains whether or not to control the open / close member 56a of the pitching device 56 to the open state Update the decision random number. That is, the random number used for the determination regarding whether the big hit gaming state is generated and whether the opening / closing member 56a of the pitching device 56 is controlled to the open state is updated every 4 ms as a predetermined timing. By doing so, the probability (probability to determine that the big hit gaming state is generated, probability to determine to control the opening / closing member 56a of the pitching device 56 to be in the open state) in each random number in a predetermined period is made constant. It is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged. On the other hand, in the random number update process 2, the reach determination random number and the variable display pattern random number are updated regardless of the occurrence of the big hit gaming state and the display result of the normal symbol. Note that the random numbers updated on the main board 101 are not limited to those described above. In the random number update process 2, the initial value of the big hit determination random number that starts counting next when the counter that updates the big hit determination random number makes one round. The initial value determination random number and the like are also updated.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing an example of the game process (step S14). In the game control process, the CPU 102 first determines whether or not a game ball has won the upper start port 52 and the lower start port 54 (step S30). Specifically, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is output from the start port switches 170a and 170b. If a detection signal is output from the start port switches 170a and 170b, the upper start port 52 or the lower start port 54 is output. If it is determined that the game ball has won (YES in step S30) and no detection signal is output from the start port switches 170a and 170b, no game ball has been won in the upper start port 52 and the lower start port 54 ( In step S30, NO is determined. When it is determined in step S30 that a game ball has won the upper start port 52 or the lower start port 54, various random numbers (big hit determination random number, probability variation determination random number, etc.) are acquired, and the number of reserved balls provided in the RAM 104 It is determined whether or not the counter value is less than 4 which is the upper limit value (step S31). Then, if the held ball number counter is less than 4 in step S31, start memory storage processing is performed (step S32). If the start port switches 170a and 170b are not turned on in step S30 and if the value of the reserved ball number counter is 4 in step S31, the start storage storing process is not executed. Thereafter, the CPU 102 refers to the value of the process selection flag indicating the progress of the game, and performs any one of steps S40 to S44.

  In the start memory storing process, the process of adding “1” to the held ball number counter and the lighting display mode (number of lamps to be turned on) of the special figure start memory lamp 147 are changed in accordance with the addition of the held ball number counter. A process and a process of storing the acquired random number value (in this embodiment, the big hit determination random number, the probability variation determination random number) in the storage area of the start memory provided in the RAM 104 in correspondence with the count value of the reserved ball number counter; I do. Thus, the reserved ball number counter is a counter indicating the number of random numbers stored in the storage area of the start memory. If the value of the reserved ball number counter is the upper limit value in step S31, the random number value acquired in step S30 is discarded. When it is determined in step S30 that a game ball has won the upper start opening 52 or the lower start opening 54, various random numbers may be acquired between step S30 and step S32. For example, various random numbers are acquired in step S30. Instead, after it is determined in step S31 that the reserved ball number counter is less than the upper limit value, various random numbers may be acquired, or may be acquired in the start storage storage process (step S32).

  In the variation start process (step S40) executed when the process selection flag is “0”, the start memory number is confirmed. If the start memory number is not 0, the setting for starting the variation display of the special symbol is made. Do. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a big hit gaming state is to be generated, and if a big hit gaming state is to be generated, it is determined whether or not to be a promising big hit. In the variable display pattern setting process (step S41) executed when the process selection flag is “1”, settings relating to the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols are performed. Specifically, the variation display pattern of the special symbol is determined, and the variation time set corresponding to the variation display pattern (from the start of the variation display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 141 to the stop display) Is set in the timer. In the changing process (step S42) executed when the process selection flag is "2", the timer set with the changing time in the changing display pattern setting process (step S41) is monitored, and the timer is timed out. Then, the special symbol display 141 performs processing for stopping the special symbol variation display. At this time, if it is determined that the big hit gaming state is made in the variation start process (step S40), the process selection flag is updated to “3”, and if it is not judged that the big hit gaming state is made, the process selection flag is set. Update to “0”.

  Further, in the big hit game start process (step S43) executed when the process selection flag is “3”, a setting for starting the big hit game state is performed. Specifically, a jackpot start command for instructing the sub-integrated board 111 to execute the start display of the jackpot gaming state is transmitted, and the number of times the jackpot opening / closing device 60 is opened is set.

  In the big hit gaming process (step S44) executed when the processing selection flag is “4”, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 175a is determined when the big hit gaming state is started, and the predetermined number When 10 game balls (in this embodiment) have won the prize winning opening 62 or when a predetermined period (30 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed, the prize opening opening / closing device 60 is closed. And a big hit command for instructing the sub-integrated board 111 to execute a display in the big hit gaming state (for example, round display). Also, if the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state has not reached the predetermined number (15 in this embodiment), the process for making the big prize opening / closing device 60 open again is performed. When the number of rounds reaches a predetermined number, a jackpot end command is sent to the sub-integrated board 111 to instruct execution of a jackpot gaming state end display and the process selection flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing an example of the variation start process (step S40). In the variation start process, the CPU 102 determines whether or not the value of the reserved ball number counter is 0 (step S401). As described above, since the value of the held ball number counter indicates the number of random numbers stored in the start memory storage area, if the value of the held ball number counter is 0 in step S401, the start memory is stored. It is determined that there is not, and the process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the value of the reserved ball number counter is not 0 in step S401, a start memory transfer process is executed (step S402). In the start memory transfer process, the process of subtracting 1 from the reserved ball number counter, and after shifting various random numbers stored in the start memory storage area provided in the RAM 104, the start ball storage counter of the start memory storage area A process of reading various random numbers (such as jackpot determination random numbers) stored in the storage area corresponding to 0 is performed. Specifically, various random numbers stored in the storage area corresponding to n (n = 1, 2, 3, 4) of the reserved ball number counter in the storage area of the start memory are stored in the storage area of the start memory. The number is stored in a storage area corresponding to n-1 (n = 0, 1, 2, 3) of the number counter.

  Next, in step S402, it is determined whether or not to generate a big hit gaming state using the big hit determination random number read from the storage area corresponding to 0 of the reserved ball number counter among the storage areas of the reserved memory, and the big hit gaming state is determined. In the case of generating, after the big hit determination process for determining whether or not the probability variation big hit is made (step S403), the process selection flag is updated to “1” (step S404). By updating the process selection flag to “1”, the timer interrupt process occurs next, and the variable display pattern setting process (step S41) can be executed when the game process (step S14) is executed.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the big hit determination process (step S404). In the big hit determination process, the CPU 102 determines whether or not the probability variation flag set in the big hit game process (step S44) is in an ON state (set) (step S51). If the probability variation flag is ON, a probability variation state big hit determination table (not shown) is selected (step S52). A determination table (not shown) is selected (step S53). In the promiscuous state jackpot determination table, 14 jackpot determination values that are determined to generate a jackpot gaming state by matching the jackpot determination random number among 980 jackpot determination random numbers from 0 to 979 are set. The jackpot probability, which is the probability of a jackpot, is 1/70. On the other hand, in the normal / short time state big hit determination table, two big hit determination values are set out of 980 big hit determination random numbers from 0 to 979, and the big hit probability is 1/490.

  Then, the determination value set in the probability change state big hit determination table selected in steps S52 and S53, or the normal / short-time state big hit determination table, and the value of the big hit determination random number read out in the start memory transfer process in step S402 And whether or not to generate a big hit gaming state is determined (step S54). The determination value set in the probability change state big hit determination table selected in steps S52 and S53, or the normal / short-time state big hit determination table, and the value of the big hit determination random number read in the start memory transfer process in step S402 (hold) The jackpot flag is set to ON when it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is to be generated based on the match with the value of the jackpot determination random number stored in the storage area corresponding to 0 of the ball counter. Later (step S55), it is determined based on a probability variation determination table (not shown) in which a predetermined criterion value is set whether or not the probability variation big hit is made (step S56). Specifically, it is set in the probability variation determination table and the value of the probability variation determination random number read in the start memory transition process in step S402 (value of the probability variation determination random number stored in the storage area corresponding to 0 of the reserved ball number counter). It is determined whether or not to make a probable big hit based on whether or not the determined value matches. In the present embodiment, the probability variation entry ratio (the ratio of the probability variation to the probability variation big hit) is 2/3, that is, the probability variation big hit among the nine probability variation determination random numbers from 0 to 8. Six determination values to be determined are set in the probability variation determination table.

  If it is determined in step S56 that the determination value set in the probability variation determination table and the value of the probability variation determination random number read in the start memory transfer process in step S402 match, the probability variation state is determined. The flag is turned on (set) (step S57). On the other hand, when it is determined in step S54 that a big hit is not made (deviated) and in step S56 it is decided that a probability variation big hit is not made (non-probable variation big hit), the following processing is executed. The process ends without Note that the ON / OFF state (set state, reset state) of the big hit flag and the probability variation state flag is stored in the RAM 104. The OFF state (reset state) of the big hit flag and the probability change state flag is a value of “0”, and the ON state (set state) of the big hit flag and the probability change state flag is a value of “1”. Is set.

  Note that the big hit flag is a flag indicating control for shifting to the big hit gaming state. If the big hit flag is set in the big hit game start process (step S43), the big hit gaming state is generated. The probability change state flag is a flag indicating the transition control to the probability variation state after the big hit gaming state is finished, and the probability change state flag is set when the big hit gaming state is ended in the big hit gaming process (step S44). Then, the process of resetting the probability variation state flag and setting the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is executed. In the state in which the probability variation flag is set, the probability variation state is controlled as described above. For example, the probability variation state big hit determination table in step S52 described above is selected and the state other than the probability variation state (normal state, time reduction state). The probability of determining that a big hit gaming state is to be generated is increased. If the probability variation flag is set in the big hit game start processing (step S43), processing for resetting the probability variation flag is executed.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display pattern setting process (step S41). In the variable display pattern setting process, the CPU 102 determines whether or not a big hit is made as a result of the current variable display, that is, whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S410), and the big hit flag is set. (If it is in the ON state), if the current gaming state is the probability variation state or the short time state, the probability variation / short time big hit variation display pattern table (see FIG. 37) is selected, If the current gaming state is the normal state, the normal time big hit variation display pattern table (see FIG. 36) is selected (step S412). The probability change / short time big hit fluctuation display pattern table and the normal big hit fluctuation display pattern table are tables in which a fluctuation display pattern used in the case of big hit is set.

  Although not shown, when the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state, it is set as a variation display pattern table using a probability variation / short time variation display pattern table. Then, in the probability variation state and / or the short time state, when the special symbol variation display is executed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) on the special symbol display 141, it is not the probability variation state when it is in the normal state. The variable display pattern table that uses the variable display pattern table is set. As a result, it is possible to execute a fluctuation display that is shorter than the normal state in the probability fluctuation state and / or the short time state.

  If the big hit flag is not set (if it is OFF), a reach determination random number is acquired and stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 104 and set in a reach determination table in which a predetermined determination value is set. It is determined whether or not the reach is determined based on whether or not the determined determination value matches the value of the acquired reach determination random number (step S411). When it is determined to be the reach mode, if the current gaming state is a probability variation state or a short time state, the probability variation / short time reach variation display pattern table (see FIG. 37) is selected. If the current gaming state is the normal state, the normal reach fluctuation display pattern table (see FIG. 36) is selected (step S413). On the other hand, when it is determined that the reach mode is not selected, if the current gaming state is a probability variation state or a short time state, the probability variation / short time deviation variation display pattern table (see FIG. 37) is used. If it is selected and the current gaming state is the normal state, the normal time deviation variation display pattern table (see FIG. 36) is selected (step S414). The probability variation / short-time reach variation display pattern table and the normal reach variation display pattern table are set to the variation display pattern used when the variation display with the reach mode is performed and the symbol is derived (stop display). This table is a variation display pattern table used for deriving (stop-displaying) out-of-order symbols without a reach mode by performing variation display. Is a set table. Further, the reach determination table in this embodiment is such that the reach probability (the ratio of the reach mode) is 1 / 12.5, that is, 2 out of 25 reach determination random numbers from 0 to 24. The determination value is set in the reach determination table.

  In this embodiment, the reach probability is a constant 1 / 12.5 in any gaming state. The reach probability may be changed according to the gaming state by setting the reach probability in the normal state to 1 / 12.5 and the reach probability in the short-time state and the probability variation state to 1/25. Since the ratio of executing the fluctuation display with a long reach time in the short-time state and the probability fluctuation state is reduced and the shortened fluctuation is executed continuously, the game becomes monotonous and the player's interest May be reduced.

  Then, the random display pattern random number is acquired and stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 104, and the probability variation / short time big hit variation display pattern table, normal time big hit variation display pattern table selected in steps S411, S413, and S414, the probability variation・ Determine that is set in any one of the fluctuation display pattern table, hourly reach fluctuation display pattern table, normal reach fluctuation display pattern table, probability change / short time deviation fluctuation display pattern table, or normal deviation deviation display pattern table The variable display pattern in which the value and the acquired variable display pattern random number value match is determined (step S415).

  Next, a variation display pattern command is set as an effect command for designating the variation display pattern determined in step S415 (step S416), and a variation time corresponding to the variation display pattern is provided in the RAM 104 mounted on the main board 101. A timer (in this embodiment, a valid period timer) is set (step S417). In step S417, the variation time set in the variation display pattern determined in step S415 is set in the effective period timer. Note that the variable display pattern command set in step S416 is transmitted to the sub-integrated board 111 in the command transmission output process (step S19). Further, when a variable display pattern command is transmitted to the sub-integrated board 111 by command transmission output processing, a drive signal is output to the special symbol display 41 in a special symbol game to start the variable symbol variable display.

  Thus, in this embodiment, in accordance with the gaming state, that is, the variation that is selected depending on whether the current gaming state is a probability variation state, a short-time state, or a normal state. The display pattern table is different. Therefore, it is possible to execute a special symbol variation display corresponding to each gaming state. In addition, in the probability variation / short time deviation variation display pattern table selected when the current gaming state is the probability variation state or the short time state, the normal variation deviation display selected when the current gaming state is the normal state. The variation display execution time (variation time) to be executed is set to be shorter than that of the pattern table.

  That is, in the normal time deviation variation display pattern table shown in FIG. 36, the variation time is set to “12 seconds”, and in the probability variation / short time deviation variation display pattern table shown in FIG. 37, the variation time is set to “4 seconds”. Therefore, in the probability variation state and the short-time state, control is performed so that the variation time when the detachment is not accompanied with the reach mode is shorter than that in the normal state. In this embodiment, the probability variation / short time reach variation display pattern table selected when the current gaming state is the probability variation state or the short time state is selected when the current gaming state is the normal state. The same fluctuation display pattern as the normal time reach fluctuation display pattern table is set, and the fluctuation time is the same. For example, as a variation display pattern corresponding to “normal reach” of variation number 2 in the normal reach variation display pattern table, “normal reach” of variation number 25 is set in the probability variation / short-time reach variation display pattern table, and these variation times Are the same.

  In addition, the probability change / short time big hit fluctuation display pattern table selected when the current gaming state is a probability fluctuation state or a short time state shows a normal time big hit fluctuation selected when the current gaming state is a normal state. In addition to the same variation display pattern as the display pattern table, the variation display pattern for variation number 47 that is set only in the probability variation / short-time big hit variation display pattern table and displays variation for a short variation time is set. ing. For example, as a variation display pattern corresponding to “normal reach” of variation number 3 in the normal big hit variation display pattern table, variation number 26 “normal reach” is set in the probability variation / short time big hit variation display pattern table. The variation time is the same. In the variation display pattern of variation number 47, the variation time is set to “7 seconds”, the variation time of variation number 24 “shortening variation” (4 seconds) and variation number 1 of “normal variation” variation time ( 12 seconds).

  In this way, when controlled to the probability variation state and the time reduction state, the deviation variation display pattern table with the variation time reduced in the normal variation variation display pattern table is set, but the probability variation / time reduction is set. The fluctuation times of the hour reach fluctuation display pattern table and the probability change / short time big hit fluctuation display pattern table are not shortened compared to the normal time fluctuation fluctuation display pattern table and the normal big hit fluctuation display pattern table.

  The fluctuation time of the fluctuation display pattern set in the normal reach fluctuation display pattern table and the normal big hit fluctuation display pattern table is the fluctuation set in the normal deviation fluctuation display pattern table and the probability change / short time fluctuation display pattern table. The variation time is longer than the variation time of the display pattern. In this embodiment, the probability variation state is set by setting a variation display pattern having a variation time substantially equal to the variation time of “shortening variation” and the variation time of “normal variation” in the probability variation / normal big hit variation display pattern table. In addition, even in the short time state, it is possible to execute a fluctuation display of a short fluctuation time.

  In this embodiment, the probability variation / short-time deviation variation display pattern table in which the variation time of the deviation variation display pattern table is shortened in the normal time is selected only when the probability variation state and the short-time state are different. However, if the count value of the reserved ball number counter is determined in step S414 of the variable display pattern setting process and the starting memory number is equal to or larger than a predetermined number (for example, three), that is, the reserved ball number counter If the count value is greater than or equal to a predetermined count (for example, 3), the deviation variation display pattern table is selected when the probability variation / short time is shortened. A short variation display pattern may be selected. Further, a fluctuation display pattern having a fluctuation time shorter than the “normal fluctuation” of fluctuation number 1 is set in the normal deviation fluctuation display pattern table, and the count value of the reserved ball number counter is determined in step S414 of the fluctuation display pattern setting process. If the starting memory number is less than a predetermined number (for example, 3), the “normal fluctuation” of the variation number 1 is selected, and if the starting memory number is not less than the predetermined number (for example, 3), the variation number 1 is selected. It is also possible to select a variation display pattern having a variation time shorter than the “normal variation”.

  Next, processing executed by the integrated CPU 112 mounted on the sub integrated substrate 111 will be described. FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing an example of the sub-main process, and FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing an example of the 16 ms steady process.

  As shown in FIG. 38, when the power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is started, the integrated CPU 112 performs an initial setting process (step S71). In this initial setting process, a process of clearing the integrated RAM 114 mounted on the sub-integrated board 111 is performed. Note that interrupts are prohibited during this initial setting process, and interrupts are permitted after the initial setting process. When the initial setting process (step S71) ends, a loop process for monitoring whether or not the 16 ms elapsed flag T is set is started (step S72).

  In this embodiment, the integrated CPU 112 generates an interrupt every 2 ms and executes a 2 ms steady process. In the 2 ms steady process, a process of counting up the 16 ms progress monitoring counter (adding 1 to the 16 ms progress monitoring counter) is executed, and when the value of the 16 ms progress monitoring counter reaches 8, that is, 16 ms elapses. While the flag T is set, a 16 ms progress monitoring counter is reset (set to 0). In this way, the 16 ms elapsed flag T is set (set) to “1” every 16 ms in the 2 ms steady process, and is normally set (reset) to “0”. If the 16 ms elapsed flag is set in step S72 (the 16 ms elapsed flag T is “1”), the 16 ms elapsed flag is reset (step S73), and then the 16 ms steady process is performed (step S74).

  In the 16 ms steady process, a process for controlling the liquid crystal display device 50, the frame lamp 27, the game board lamp, the speakers 14 and 29, the rotating unit 60, etc. is executed based on the effect command received from the main board 101. When the 16 ms steady process ends, the process returns to step S72 again, and every time the 16 ms elapse flag T is set, that is, every 16 ms, the above steps S73 to S74 are repeated. On the other hand, if the 16 ms elapsed flag T is not set in step S72 (the 16 ms elapsed flag T is “0”), the loop processing is performed until the 16 ms elapsed flag T is set.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a 16 ms steady process executed every 16 ms in the sub main process. In the 16 ms steady process, the sub-integrated CPU 112 executes the processes of steps S91 to S95. In the command analysis process of step S91, the effect command received from the main board 101 is analyzed. In the effect control process of step S92, a control process related to the liquid crystal display device 50 is executed based on the variable display pattern command. Specifically, a notice effect to be described later is set, a decorative symbol stop symbol is determined, and the like.

  Moreover, in the sound control process of step S93, the control process regarding the speakers 14 and 29 is performed. In the lamp control process of step S94, a control process related to the game board lamp and the frame lamp 27 is executed. In the information output process in step S95, a display command is transmitted to the display control board 120, and a solenoid driving signal and a lamp lighting signal are transmitted to the lamp driving board 119. In the random number update process of step S96, a process of updating random numbers used for various settings in the effect control process (step S92) is executed.

  In addition, the process of step S91-step S96 in a 16 ms regular process is complete | finished within 16 ms. Even if it takes 16 ms or more from the start of the 16 ms steady processing to the end of the 16 ms steady processing, the 16 ms steady processing is started from the beginning immediately after the 16 ms has elapsed since the start of the 16 ms steady processing (step S91 described later). Do not execute) That is, when 16 ms elapses during execution of the 16 ms steady process, only the 16 ms elapse flag is set, and when it is determined in step S72 that the 16 ms elapse flag is set after the end of the 16 ms steady process, the 16 ms steady process is performed. To start.

  In this embodiment, the random number update process (step S96) is executed in the 16 ms steady process to update various random numbers. However, the timing (timing) for updating the various random numbers is limited to this. It is not something that can be done. For example, various random numbers may be updated in one or both of the loop processing in the sub-main processing and the 16 ms steady processing.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process (step S92). In the effect control process, the integrated CPU 112 performs any one of steps S700 to S702 with reference to the value of the process selection flag indicating the progress state of the game.

  In the decorative symbol variation start processing (step S700) executed when the processing selection flag is “0”, if the effect command analyzed in the command analysis processing described above is a variation display pattern command, that is, the main board 101. If the variable display pattern command is received from, the setting for starting the variable display of the decorative symbol is performed. Specifically, the decorative symbol stop symbol is determined according to the variable display pattern command and the probability variable jackpot command, and the announcement effect is set, and the display based on the variable display pattern, the decorative symbol stop symbol and the warning effect is displayed. A command is set, and a scheduler based on the variable display pattern and the notice effect is selected and the process selection flag is updated to “1”. The scheduler is stored in the integrated ROM 113 and performs processing corresponding to the elapsed time since the start of the variable display (for example, voice output, driving of the decorative ornaments 44a, 44b, 44c, game board lamps and frame lamps 27). Lighting).

  In the decorative symbol variation process (step S701) executed when the process selection flag is “1”, the elapsed time from the start of variation display is measured and based on the scheduler selected in the decorative symbol variation start process. Control that executes processing according to the elapsed time and transmits a display command to the display control board 120 when the fluctuation stop command indicating that the fluctuation time has elapsed has been received from the main board 101 to stop the fluctuation display of the decorative symbols I do. At this time, if the big hit start command is received from the main board 101, the process selection flag is updated to “2”. If the big hit start command is not received from the main board 101, the process selection flag is updated to “0”. .

  In the jackpot display process (step S702) executed when the process selection flag is “2”, a display indicating the start of the jackpot gaming state is performed on the liquid crystal display device 50 in accordance with the jackpot start command transmitted from the main board 101. At the same time, a control for displaying a big hit gaming state (for example, round display etc.) according to the big hit game command transmitted from the main board 101 is executed, and if the big hit end command is received, An end display is performed and the process selection flag is updated to “0”.

  The display ROM 122 mounted on the display control board 120 stores process data indicating a fluctuation mode based on a fluctuation display pattern and a notice effect produced by a display command received from the sub-integrated board 111. When the display CPU 121 mounted on the display control board 120 receives a display command from the sub-integrated board 111, the display CPU 121 selects process data corresponding to the variable display pattern and the notice effect produced by the display command from the display ROM 122, and Display control of the liquid crystal display device 50 is started based on the process data. The process data indicates the effect mode (decoration pattern, character image, etc.) of the liquid crystal display device 50 according to the elapsed time.

  The production mode set in the process data and the processing corresponding to the elapsed time of the scheduler selected by the integrated CPU 112 are set to be executed in synchronization. That is, the process data and the scheduler are configured such that when a predetermined effect mode is displayed and controlled on the liquid crystal display device 50 based on the process data, processing corresponding to the effect mode is performed. Therefore, in synchronization with the display content of the liquid crystal display device 50, the sound output control of the speaker (the low-frequency speaker 14 and / or the speaker 36), the drive control of the movable decorative bodies 44a, 44b, 44c, the game board lamp and / or the frame lamp 27 on / off control, etc. can be executed. Thus, in synchronization with the display content of the liquid crystal display device 50, the sound output control of the speaker (the low-frequency speaker 14 and / or the speaker 36), the drive control of the movable decorative bodies 44a, 44b, 44c, the game board lamp and / or Since the lighting / extinguishing control of the frame lamp 27 is executed, the effect of the liquid crystal display device 50 can be improved.

  In the pachinko machine 1 configured as described above, when it is determined that the big hit (big hit gaming state) and the reach mode are not set when the probability variation state and the short time state are controlled as described above, the probability change / short time By selecting the deviation variation display pattern table, variation display having a variation time shorter than the normal variation is executed. Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the probability of being determined as a big hit gaming state in the probability variation state is 1/70, and in the normal state and the short time state, the determination as being the big hit gaming state is made. Since the probability is 1/490, the probability of being in the big hit gaming state is lower than the probability of not being in the big hit gaming state regardless of the gaming state, and it is determined that most of them will not be in the big hit gaming state.

  Furthermore, in each gaming state, when it is determined that the game state is not a big hit gaming state, the ratio of the determination of being out of reach with the reach mode is 12.5, so the reach mode is set regardless of the game state. The probability of the accompanying detachment is lower than the probability of detaching without the reach mode, and most of the determination is made as a detachment without the reach mode. In other words, in the variation display pattern setting process, the rate of selection of the variation variation display pattern table is high regardless of the gaming state, and in most cases, “normal variation” of variation number 1 or “shortening variation” of variation number 24. Will be executed.

  In the short-time state or the probability variation state, the “shortening variation” of the variation number 24 is continuously executed. However, when the variation display with the reach mode is rarely performed, the “shortening variation” of the variation number 24 is performed. The variation display of the decoration symbol is executed in a manner different from the variation display of the decoration symbol executed by the shortening variation (for example, the variation speed of the decoration symbol, etc.). By visually recognizing the effect mode of the liquid crystal display device 50, it is possible to determine whether or not the current variable display is a variable display with a reach mode. In general, when the reach mode is not formed, the big hit symbol is not derived. Therefore, when it is determined that the current variable display is not the variable display with the reach mode, it is grasped that the big hit gaming state is not achieved, and the liquid crystal display device 50 The interest in the display of fluctuating decorative symbols performed at has declined. In this embodiment, even if there is no reach mode, a new variation display that can have a sense of expectation for the big hit is executed, and a variation display with a short variation time is continuously performed in the short-time state and the probability variation state. When it is executed, a new change display is executed so that the expectation for the change display is not lowered.

  Hereinafter, a specific example will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 41 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an effect mode executed by the liquid crystal display device 50 based on the variation display pattern of variation number 47 “per countdown”.

  As described above, in the liquid crystal display device 50 according to the present embodiment, layer display is performed by combining a plurality of images in a predetermined order. Specifically, in FIG. 41 (A), in the liquid crystal display device 50, the probability variation state notification 51b is at the top, the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b, and 50c are at the middle, and the background image 51a is at the bottom. Layer display for displaying one piece of image data synthesized in the above is performed.

  In this embodiment, the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b, and 50c that are variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50 are variably displayed at high speed. Therefore, the player cannot identify the mode (which symbol (number)) of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b, and 50c. Also, by displaying the left, middle and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b and 50c in a variable manner at a high speed, the mode of the lower layer than the left, middle and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b and 50c (in this case, When the background image 51a) can be seen through and a predetermined effect display is executed at the lower level of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b, and 50c and overlapping the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b, and 50c Even so, the effect display can be visually recognized.

  In this embodiment, the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b, and 50c are displayed in a variable manner at a high speed so that the player cannot distinguish between the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b, and 50c. However, the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b, and 50c are translucently displayed, that is, the display of the lower layer than the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b, and 50c can be seen through. The left, middle, and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b, and 50c are variably displayed in a manner, and the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b, and 50c are stopped and displayed, and the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b are displayed. , 50c is opaque, that is, a display with a lower priority than the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b, and 50c cannot be seen through. right Decoration pattern 50a, 50b, the embodiment of 50c may be a indistinguishable.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the normal variation display pattern (for example, variation display patterns other than “shortening variation” of variation number 24 and “per countdown” of variation number 47), variation display is performed on the liquid crystal display device 50. The left, middle, and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b, and 50c are variably displayed at a high speed, and then the player can distinguish between the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b, and 50c at a low speed. The left, middle, and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b, and 50c are stopped and displayed in a variable manner. When switching to low-speed fluctuation display, the amount of movement of the decoration symbol after switching to low-speed fluctuation display in each of the left, middle, and right decoration symbols 50a, 50b, 50c is a predetermined number of frames. When it becomes (for example, 3 frames), the decorative design is stopped and displayed. Note that one frame means that the amount of movement of the decorative symbol is one of the decorative symbols, so the amount of movement of the decorative symbol after switching to low-speed fluctuation display is the predetermined number of frames. This is the same as the number of decorative symbols displayed after switching to low-speed fluctuation display. For this reason, when a normal variation pattern is executed, it is possible to predict a decorative symbol that is stopped when each of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b, and 50c is stopped, and thus a display result can be predicted. It becomes.

  As described above, the integrated CPU 112 mounted on the sub-integrated board 111 performs a process (specifically, a decorative symbol variation start process) for starting the decorative symbol variation display based on the reception of the variation display pattern command. ) To set a display command based on the change display pattern, the decorative symbol stop pattern, and the notice effect, and select a scheduler based on the change display pattern and the notice effect.

  The display CPU 121 mounted on the display control board 120 selects process data corresponding to the variable display pattern and the notice effect indicated by the display command from the display ROM 122 based on the reception of the display command from the sub-integrated board 111. Then, display control of the liquid crystal display device 50 is started based on the process data (FIGS. 41A to 41B).

  The display CPU 121 immerses the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b, and 50c in the ground showing the sky, the ground, and the volcano 51a ′ displayed as the background image 51a when the variable display is started, and immerses in the ground. The display of the decorative symbols 50a, 50b, 50c displayed next to the decorative symbols 50a, 50b, 50c is repeatedly displayed and controlled. Then, display control of the effect mode of the liquid crystal display device 50 according to the elapsed time is performed based on the process data.

  In this embodiment, in the probability variation state, the liquid crystal display device 50 is controlled to display “probability variation” as the probability variation state notification 51b. The probability variation state notification 51b notifies the player that the state is a probability variation state, and the player can grasp that the player is controlled to the probability variation state by the display. It should be noted that the aspect of the background image 51a is different from the normal state and the short time state (for example, in the normal state and the short time state, the daytime background image representing the daytime aspect is controlled to be displayed, and in the probability variation state, the sunset state is represented. By controlling the display of the background image), it may be notified that the state is controlled to the probability variation state, or by executing both the aspect of the background image 51a and the probability variation state notification 51b in combination. You may make it alert | report that it is controlled by the probability fluctuation state. Further, the aspect of the background image 51a in the time reduction state is different from the aspect of the background image 51a in the normal state (for example, the day background image representing the daytime aspect is controlled in the normal state, and the night aspect in the time reduction state is controlled. The night background image indicating the time may be displayed), or the player may be informed that the time is short by displaying “short time” as the short time state notification. Moreover, you may make it alert | report that it is controlled to the time-short state by combining and performing both the aspect of the background image 51a, and time-short state alerting | reporting. With this configuration, the gaming state of the gaming machine can be immediately grasped by the display mode of the background image 51a and / or the time-short state notification and the probability variation state notification. The aspect of the background image 51a in the time reduction state and the aspect of the background image 51a in the probability change state may be the same, and the aspect of the background image 51a in the normal state may be different from the background image 51a in the probability change state and the time reduction state.

  Accordingly, the display CPU 121 determines that the elapsed time from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbols 50a, 50b, 50c on the liquid crystal display device 50 is a predetermined period (for example, 1 second) based on the process data. Then, “3” is controlled to be displayed over a predetermined period as the stop time notification display 51c (FIG. 41C). When display control of the stop time notification display 51c is performed, the variable display of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b, and 50c is continuously executed. Further, in synchronization with the display control of the stop time notification display 51c, the integrated CPU 112 uses a speaker (bass speaker 14 and / or speaker 36) based on the scheduler for a predetermined period (for example, 0.1 seconds or 0.3 seconds). A predetermined sound output (for example, “beep”) is executed for the following. Specifically, the sound source IC 128 reads the sound output mode corresponding to the scheduler from the sound ROM 127, and outputs the drive signal corresponding to the read sound output mode to the bass speaker 14 and / or the speaker 36. At this time, as an audio output corresponding to “3” as the stop time notification display 51c, for example, an audio output such as “in” or “THREE” may be executed. In this case, even if the player is not paying attention to the liquid crystal display device 50, which mode (in this embodiment, an image simulating a numerical value) is displayed by the stop time notification display 51c depending on the mode of sound output. Therefore, it is possible to focus attention on the display content of the liquid crystal display device 50.

  Next, the display CPU 121 ends the display control of “3” as the stop time notification display 51c based on the process data, and executes the variable display of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b, and 50c for a predetermined period. After (FIG. 41D), display control of “2” as the stop time notification display 51c is performed (FIG. 41E). Further, in synchronization with the display control of the stop time notification display 51c, the integrated CPU 112 performs a predetermined period of time (for example, 0.1 second) on a speaker (the low-frequency speaker 14 and / or the speaker 36) based on the scheduler. Audio output (for example, “beep”) is executed. At this time, for example, voice output such as “弐” or “TWO” may be executed as voice output corresponding to “2” as the stop time notification display 51c. Then, the display CPU 121 ends the display control of “2” as the stop time notification display 51c based on the process data, and executes the variable display of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b, and 50c for a predetermined period. After (FIG. 41 (F)), display control of “1” as the stop time notification display 51c is performed (FIG. 41 (G)). Further, in synchronization with the display control of the stop time notification display 51c, the integrated CPU 112 performs a predetermined period of time (for example, 0.1 second) on a speaker (the low-frequency speaker 14 and / or the speaker 36) based on the scheduler. Audio output (for example, “beep”) is executed. At this time, for example, voice output such as “」 ”or“ ONE ”may be executed as the voice output corresponding to“ 1 ”as the stop time notification display 51c.

  The stop time notification display 51c indicates the timing (stop display timing: when to stop display) of all the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b, and 50c. Based on the process data, One of “3”, “2”, and “1” is sequentially displayed as a stop time notification display 51c according to the elapsed time since the start of the variable display of the decorative symbols 50a, 50b, and 50c (FIG. 41 ( C), FIG. 41 (E), FIG. 41 (G)). When “3” is displayed as the stop time notification display 51c, it is three steps before stopping and displaying all of the left, middle and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b, and 50c (farthest until the stop display is made). That is, when “2” is displayed as the stop time notification display 51c, it is two steps before the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b, and 50c are stopped and displayed. When “1” is displayed as the stop time notification display 51c, it is one step before the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b, and 50c are stopped and displayed (stop display is performed). It is just before.

  Then, the display CPU 121 ends the display control of “1” as the stop time notification display 51c based on the process data, and executes the variable display of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b, and 50c for a predetermined period. Thereafter, the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b, and 50c that are variably displayed are stopped and displayed substantially simultaneously to derive a big hit symbol ("333" in this example) (FIG. 41 (H)). In addition, in synchronization with the stop display of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b, and 50c, the integrated CPU 112 uses a speaker (bass speaker 14 and / or speaker 36) based on the scheduler for a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds). ) For a predetermined audio output (for example, “Dawn”).

  As described above, the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b, and 50c that are variably displayed are stopped and displayed at substantially the same time, so that an unexpected performance can be executed and an impact can be given to the player. . Further, by executing a predetermined sound output in synchronization with the stop display of the left, middle and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b and 50c, it is possible to further give an impact to the player, and the left, middle, -Since the big hit symbol is derived by the decorative symbols 50a, 50b, 50c on the right, it is possible to have a sense of bliss.

  As described above, in the variable display on the liquid crystal display device 50, the mode of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b, and 50c (which symbol (number) is) cannot be identified. Further, in the variation display pattern of variation number 47 “per countdown”, the decorative symbols 50a, 50b, and 50c are stopped and displayed at low speed without varying display. Therefore, the left, middle, and right in FIG. When the decorative symbols 50a, 50b, and 50c are stopped and displayed, the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b, and 50c become suddenly visible, and the mode of the stopped symbols can be grasped. In other words, in the variation display pattern of variation number 47 “per countdown”, the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed is unpredictable, unlike the normal variation display pattern.

  In addition, the process data indicates aspects other than the decorative symbols 50a to 50c such as the background image 51a. The display CPU 121 first displays the stop time notification display 51c after starting the variable display of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b, and 50c (in this example, “3” as the stop time notification display 51c). The display mode of whether or not the volcano 51a 'of the background image 51a is erupting based on the process data and immediately before the left, middle and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b and 50c are stopped and displayed. Display control is continued. Then, when the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b, and 50c are stopped and displayed, the plume 51a '' is displayed so as to indicate that a large-scale eruption has occurred at the volcano 51a 'of the background image 51a. Display control is performed over a wide range of the liquid crystal display device 50. As described above, when the stop time notification display 51c is displayed for the first time after the display of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b, and 50c is started, immediately before the volcano 51a ′ of the background image 51a erupts. By controlling the display of a certain aspect, the player can expect the display contents of the liquid crystal display device 50 to expect “something will happen”. Further, the left, middle and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b and 50c are stopped and displayed substantially simultaneously, and the volcano 51a of the background image 51a is synchronized with the stopped display of the left, middle and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b and 50c. In order to indicate that a large-scale eruption has occurred at ', the fumes 51 a ″ are displayed over a wide area of the liquid crystal display device 50 to notify the player that the big hit symbol has been stopped and displayed. , It can have a further impact on the player.

  In this embodiment, immediately before the left / middle / right decorative symbols 50a to 50c are stopped and displayed or when the left, middle and right decorative symbols 50a to 50c are stopped and displayed (substantially simultaneously (immediately before) The background image 51a may be switched to (or may be immediately after). That is, when the left, middle and right decorative symbols 50a to 50c are stopped and displayed (may be substantially simultaneously (may be immediately before or immediately after)), the fumes 51a ′ from the volcano 51a ′ Control display of '. Therefore, before changing the aspect of the volcano 51a ′, the left, middle and right decorative symbols 50a to 50c are stopped and displayed, and the interest in the change of the volcano 51a ′ is lost before the volcano 51a ′ is changed. Can be prevented.

  In this embodiment, after the stop time notification display 51c is displayed and controlled, the left, middle and right decorative patterns 50a to 50c are stopped and displayed by changing the mode of the volcano 51a '. Notifying that the right decorative symbols 50a to 50c are stopped and displayed, but not limited thereto, “0” is displayed when the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 50a to 50c are stopped and displayed as the stop timing notification display 51c. It is also possible to notify that the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 50a to 50c are stopped and displayed by controlling display.

  Thus, the stop time notification display 51c also notifies the timing until the volcano 51a 'as the background image 51a is changed. In this embodiment, the effects shown in FIG. 41 (A) to FIG. 41 (H) are executed only when it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state, but the determination to control to the big hit gaming state is made. Even when there is not, the effects of FIGS. 41 (A) to 41 (G) may be executed to control display different from the aspect of FIG. 41 (H). In other words, the probability variation / short-time reach variation display pattern table is provided with a variation display pattern of “out of countdown”, and when it is determined to reach in the probability variation state and / or the short-time state, the variation display pattern determination random number is used. The configuration may be such that the change display pattern can be selected based on the above.

  Further, when the volcano 51a 'as the background image 51a is changed, the game board lamp (LED 92 and / or LED chip 204a) may be controlled to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode. For example, the LED 92 and / or the LED chip 204a may be lit and displayed when display control of the fumes 51a '' from the volcano 51a 'as the background image 51a is performed. In this case, the game board lamp is suddenly turned on and displayed, so that the player can recognize that “something has happened” and the liquid crystal display device 50 can be noticed, so that the decorative symbols 50a to 50c are stopped and displayed. It can be made easy to grasp. Further, in this case, it may be possible to grasp whether or not the big hit symbol is displayed by controlling the game board lamp to emit light in a different manner from when the big hit symbol is derived and when the symbol is derived. . For example, by flashing with a red luminescent color when a big hit symbol is derived, and by flashing with a blue luminescent color when an off symbol is derived, the game board lamp may emit light differently from the decorative symbols 50a to 50c. It is possible to grasp whether or not the jackpot symbol is displayed. In addition, it is grasped whether or not the big hit symbol is displayed by executing different sound output from the speaker (the low tone speaker 14 and / or the speaker 36) depending on whether the big hit symbol is derived or not. You may be able to do it. For example, the sound output of the first mode (for example, “Dawn”) is executed for a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) when the jackpot symbol is derived, while the second mode (for example, for example) , “Push”) is executed over a predetermined period (for example, 1 second), and it is determined whether or not the big hit symbol is displayed even by the voice output mode of the speaker different from the decorative symbols 50a to 50c. can do.

  As another example, FIG. 42 shows an example of an effect executed when it is not determined to control to the big hit gaming state. In this embodiment, from FIG. 42A to FIG. 42G, from FIG. 41A to FIG. 42G executed when it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state. A similar effect is executed. Further, in this embodiment, the variation display pattern variation time (7 seconds in this example) that is executed when the determination to control to the big hit gaming state is made, and the big hit gaming state is controlled. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation display pattern “out of countdown” executed when the determination is not made is the same period (may be substantially the same). Therefore, the player cannot keep track of whether or not the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed when the stop time notification display 51c is controlled, so that the liquid crystal display device 50 can be noted.

  In this example, as shown in FIG. 42 (H), when the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 50a to 50c are stopped and displayed, the volcanic smoke 51a ′ indicates that a small eruption has occurred at the volcano 51a ′. By controlling the display of 'over a narrow range of the liquid crystal display device 50, the player is notified that the off symbol has been stopped and displayed.

  In FIG. 42 (G), the left, middle and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b and 50c are started to be changed and the stop time notification display 51c is displayed and controlled, and then the left, middle and right decorative symbols are displayed. The symbols 50a, 50b, and 50c are disconnected and the symbols are stopped and displayed substantially simultaneously. In this way, it is possible to focus attention on whether or not the stop time notification display 51c is displayed when the shortening change is executed in the probability change state and the short time state, and the stop time notification display 51c is display-controlled. In this case, it is difficult to predict the stop symbols of the decorative symbols 50a, 50b, 50c until the decorative symbols 50a, 50b, 50c are stopped and displayed. Therefore, the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b are difficult to predict. , 50c until the liquid crystal display device 50 is stopped and displayed, the liquid crystal display device 50 can be focused, and the lowering of interest in the game can be suppressed.

  41 (H) and FIG. 42 (H), display control of the fumes 51a ″ is performed in a predetermined mode (for example, “Don!” Etc.) on the speaker (lower speaker 14 and / or upper speaker 36). The audio output may be executed. In this case, when the player is not visually recognizing the liquid crystal display device 50, it is possible to grasp that something has occurred due to the execution of the audio output control. be able to. Further, in this case, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed (in this example, FIG. 41 (H)), and when the off symbol is stopped and displayed (in this example, FIG. 42 (H)). Audio may be output in a different manner. For example, a sound indicating that a large-scale eruption has occurred at the volcano 51a 'when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in FIG. In (H), a sound indicating that a small-scale eruption has occurred at the volcano 51a ′ (for example, “push”) may be output by voice control when the shift symbol is stopped and displayed. In this case, since the aspect in which the background image 51a has changed can be grasped depending on the sound output aspect, it is possible to grasp which result is displayed even when the player does not visually recognize the liquid crystal display device 50. .

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 42 (H), the liquid crystal display device 50 performs a variable display based on the variable display pattern of “countdown off” and reaches as a stop pattern of the decorative symbols 50a to 50c. The off-line symbols that are not accompanied are displayed in a stopped manner, but the decorative symbols 50a to 50c that are stopped and displayed may be anything as long as they do not become jackpot symbols. For example, the left decorative symbol 50a and the right decorative symbol 50c may be stopped and displayed with the same symbol, and the middle decorative symbol 50b may be a detachable symbol that is stopped and displayed with a symbol different from the left decorative symbol 50a and the right decorative symbol 50c. Further, in this embodiment, the decorative symbols 50a to 50c are stopped and displayed in the order of the left decorative symbol 50a → the right decorative symbol 50c → the middle decorative symbol 50b due to the normal variation, so that the left decorative symbol 50a and the right decorative symbol 50c are displayed. Stop display with the same symbol is called a reach mode, but the reach mode is different when the stop display order is different. That is, the reach mode in this embodiment is that the decorative symbols except for one of the decorative symbols 50a to 50c that are variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50 are stopped and displayed in the same symbol, and all the decorative symbols are still stopped. This means a state that is not displayed, and the reach-removed symbol is a state in which the decorative symbol that is variably displayed in the reach mode is stopped and displayed with a symbol different from the other decorative symbols.

  Further, in this embodiment, after “3” is displayed as the stop time notification display 51c, “2” and “1” are respectively displayed as the stop time notification display 51c at a substantially constant interval, and left at a substantially constant interval. All of the middle and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b, 50c are stopped and displayed (FIGS. 41C to 41H). In other words, after “3” is displayed as the stop time information display 51c, the period until “2” is displayed as the stop time information display 51c, and after “2” is displayed as the stop time information display 51c, the stop time is displayed. A period until “1” is displayed as the notification display 51c and after “1” is displayed as the stop time notification display 51c, until all the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b, and 50c are stopped and displayed. The period is substantially the same period. In this embodiment, the same period is set to an arbitrary number of seconds. In this case, by setting the same period to “1 second”, the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 50a are displayed by the stop time notification display 51c. , 50b, 50c may be notified of the exact remaining time until stop display is performed. In this case, the number of seconds less than 1 second may be displayed in real time.

  In this embodiment, the stop timing notification display 51c is sequentially controlled to display “3”, “2”, “1”, and the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b, and 50c are stopped. The display timing is notified, but the present invention is not limited to this. The stop time notification display 51c is incremented by sequentially displaying “1”, “2”, “3”, and left, middle, right It is good also as a structure which alert | reports the timing when the decorative symbols 50a, 50b, and 50c are stopped and displayed. Moreover, in this embodiment, it is configured to notify the timing when the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b, and 50c are stopped and displayed by displaying a mode indicating a number as the stop time notification display 51c. The stop time notification display 51c may be anything as long as it can grasp the timing at which the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b, and 50c are stopped and displayed by visual recognition. For example, as the stop time notification display 51c, a bomb provided with a lead wire may be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50, and display control may be performed from the time the fire wire is lit until the bomb explodes. Alternatively, the bomb may be exploded when the left, middle and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b and 50c are stopped and displayed.

  Further, during the display of the decorative symbols 50a to 50c in a variable manner, the display of the background image 51a may disappear for a short period of time, and a white flash that makes the entire surface white may be executed a plurality of times. By comprising in this way, the effect of the decoration symbols 50a-50c can further be heightened, and the player's sense of expectation for the big hit gaming state can be enhanced.

  As described above, the variation number 47 “per countdown” is a variation display pattern used when it is determined to be a big hit in the probability variation state or the short time state. In other words, when the variation display based on the variation number 47 is executed, it is determined that the big hit gaming state is set. Further, in the probability variation state and the short time state, when it is determined to be out of the reach without the reach mode, the variation display based on the “shortened variation” of the variation number 24 having the short variation time is executed. As described above, the probability of being a jackpot gaming state in the probability variation state is 1/490, and the probability of being a jackpot gaming state in the short-time state and the normal state is 1/70. For this reason, most of the variable display executed in the liquid crystal display device 50 is a variable display that does not result in the big hit gaming state. Further, as described above, when it is determined that the big hit gaming state is not achieved, the probability of being determined to be out of reach with the reach mode is 1/1/2, and thus is executed by the liquid crystal display device 50. Most of the fluctuation display is a fluctuation display that is out of reach without the reach mode. Previously, there was a gaming machine with a lower reach probability than the normal state in the short-time state and the probability variation state, but when it was determined that the jackpot gaming state was not reached in the short-time state and the probability variation state, the shortened variation Is increased, and most of the variable display executed in the liquid crystal display device 50 is shortened.

  That is, in each gaming state, the variation display executed by the liquid crystal display device 50 is a variation display in which most of the variation displays are not accompanied by the reach mode (in this embodiment, “normal variation” of variation number 1 in the normal state). , “Shortened variation” of variation number 24 in the probability variation state and the short time state). Therefore, in the probability fluctuation state and the short time state, the fluctuation display of the short fluctuation time based on the “shortening fluctuation” of the fluctuation number 24 is continuously executed. Further, in the variation display pattern with the reach mode described above, the variation time is set to be relatively long, and each of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b, and 50c is stopped and displayed (the variation speed when the stop display is performed). The deceleration mode and the like are different from the “shortening variation” of the variation number 24. Therefore, when the player visually recognizes the mode in which the left decorative symbol 50a is stopped and displayed and determines that it is not the variable display with the reach mode, the player may lose interest in the variable display executed on the liquid crystal display device 50. There is.

  Further, a mode in which each of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b, and 50c is stopped and displayed in a variable display pattern with a reach mode (such as a mode of reducing the speed of the variable speed when the display is stopped) is “shortened”. Even if it is not different from “fluctuation”, it is stopped when a state in which the decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed first (the left decorative symbol 50a in this embodiment) and the remaining one decorative symbol are variably displayed is generated. If the decorative symbol to be displayed (in this embodiment, the right decorative symbol 50c) is not the same symbol (the symbol having the same information), the interest in the variable display executed by the liquid crystal display device 50 may be lost. is there.

  In this embodiment, a variation display substantially the same as the “shortening variation” of variation number 24 is executed, and the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b, and 50c are stopped and displayed substantially simultaneously to derive a jackpot symbol. Therefore, even when the “shortening variation” of the variation number 24 that is most frequently executed in the probability variation state and the short time state is performed, the expectation for the big hit gaming state can be held.

  In the short-time state and the probability fluctuation state, if the reach probability (the ratio that the reach is determined based on the reach determination random number) is lower than the normal state, many fluctuation displays are executed in a short time. Therefore, the game can proceed smoothly, but the shortening variation is continuously executed, the game becomes monotonous, and there is a possibility that the interest of the player is lowered. However, in the above-described embodiment, it is possible to execute many variable displays in a short time without changing the reach probability according to the gaming state, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the player.

  In other words, in the above-described embodiment, the variation display pattern variation time (7 seconds in this example) of “out of countdown” and “per countdown” is approximately the same as the variation time of shortening variation (4 seconds in this example). Since the period is set (ie, the variation time is short), the probability variation / short-time reach variation display pattern table selected in the probability variation state and / or the short-time state becomes higher in the selection ratio of the variation display pattern of “out of countdown”. By configuring as described above (a variation display pattern of “out of countdown” may be selected 100%), when it is determined that the probability variation state and / or the short-time state causes a loss with a reach mode. Can be executed in a short period of time and does not interfere with the smooth progress of the game, which is disadvantageous to the player (decrease the number of executions of variable display) Percentage of the jackpot symbols are stopped and displayed on a predetermined time period can be prevented giving it) to decrease by causing.

  In this case, the probability variation / short time big hit variation display pattern table selected in the probability variation state and / or the short time state is configured so that the selection ratio of the variation display pattern “per countdown” is high (“per countdown” The variable display pattern may be selected 100%). In this case, when the stop time notification display 51c is displayed and controlled, the expectation for the big hit gaming state can be further enhanced. it can.

  FIG. 43A is a time chart of fluctuation display based on “per countdown” of the fluctuation number 47, and FIG. 43B is a time chart of fluctuation display based on “shortening fluctuation” of the fluctuation number 24.

  As shown in FIG. 43 (A), in the variable display based on the “per countdown” of the variable number 47, the left, middle, and right decorative symbols are displayed when the elapsed time from the start of the variable display reaches a predetermined period. 50a, 50b, and 50c are stopped and displayed substantially simultaneously. Then, after executing fluctuation fluctuation for a predetermined period (in a state where it is shaken up and down and / or right and left and is not completely stopped and displayed), a fixed display (a state where all decorative symbols are completely stopped and displayed: fluctuation time) Elapses). It should be noted that, during the period in which the fluctuation variation is executed in the variation display based on the variation number 47 “per countdown”, the display mode is controlled in which a large-scale eruption has occurred in the volcano 51a ′ of the background image 51a. Therefore, it is possible to make the player know that a big hit gaming state occurs. Also, in the effect shown in FIG. 42, the decorative pattern may be displayed in a swinging manner to control the display of a mode in which a small-scale eruption has occurred at the volcano 51a ′. In the effect shown in FIG. 42, the effect shown in FIG. A mode in which a small-scale eruption has occurred in the volcano 51a ′ as compared with the effect shown in FIG. 41, in which the decorative symbols are displayed in a swinging manner over a shorter period than the effect and controlled to the big hit gaming state in the subsequent processing. The display control period may be shortened. For example, the volatility 51a is set by setting the change time of the effect shown in FIG. 42 to “5 seconds” shorter than the change time of the effect shown in FIG. 41 and “1 second” for the period in which the decorative symbols 50a to 50c are displayed in a swinging manner. The period for displaying and controlling the mode in which a small eruption has occurred may be shortened.

  On the other hand, in the fluctuation display based on the “shortening fluctuation” of the fluctuation number 24, as shown in FIG. 43 (B), when the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation display becomes a predetermined period, The decorative symbol 50c and the medium decorative symbol 50b are sequentially stopped and displayed. Then, when the medium decoration symbol 50b is stopped and displayed, it is confirmed and displayed.

  Here, the variation display based on the variation number 47 “per countdown” is executed and the left, middle and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b and 50c are stopped and displayed (not the fixed display) (left, middle and right). ) And the variation display 24 based on the “shortening variation” of the variation number 24 is executed to execute the left / middle / right decoration designs 50a, 50b, 50b, 50b, 50b, 50c. The timing at which 50c is fixedly displayed matches (does not necessarily match completely). Therefore, it is difficult for the player to determine whether the variation display based on the “countdown” of the variation number 47 is executed or the variation display based on the “shortening variation” of the variation number 24 is performed. .

  These can be determined depending on whether or not the above-described stop time notification display 51c is controlled. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the display content of the liquid crystal display device 50 even when the fluctuation display of a short fluctuation time is executed. Moreover, in the conventional pachinko machine 1, the expectation for the big hit gaming state is lost when it is determined that the left decorative symbol 50a is not in the reach mode by visually recognizing the mode in which the left decorative symbol 50a is stopped and displayed. It is difficult to accurately grasp the timing at which the time information display 51c is controlled, and the player can stop the display without forming a reach form in a state that the player can identify. In order to execute the change display with a short change time of 4 seconds (see FIG. 37), pay attention to whether or not the stop time notification display 51c is displayed and / or whether or not the reach mode is formed. While displaying the liquid crystal display device 50, the variable display is finished. As a result, it is possible to have a sense of expectation for the big hit gaming state even when the “shortening variation” of the variation number 24 that is performed when the probability variation state and the short-time state are not accompanied by the reach mode is executed. The display content of the liquid crystal display device 50 can be noted.

  In this embodiment, in the variation display based on the variation number 47 “per countdown”, the left / middle / right decorative symbols 50a, 50b, and 50c are displayed substantially simultaneously (completely simultaneously or completely simultaneously). The display is stopped in a predetermined order (in this embodiment, the left decorative symbol 50a → the right decorative symbol 50c → the middle decorative symbol 50b) in a short period (for example, 0.5 seconds or less). You may make it stop-display continuously sequentially. For example, after executing the fluctuation display exactly the same as the “shortening fluctuation” of the fluctuation number 24 shown in FIG. 43 (B), the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b, 50c are sequentially stopped and displayed. You may comprise so that a fluctuation display may be displayed over a period, and a fixed display may be carried out.

  In this way, the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b, and 50c are stopped and displayed substantially simultaneously until the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b, and 50c that are variably displayed at high speed are stopped and displayed. Since the decorative symbol cannot be identified, it is also impossible to identify whether or not it has reached the reach mode. Therefore, when it is determined that the reach mode has not been formed by the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b, and 50c that are variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50, the interest in the variably displayed decorative symbols at that time. Can be prevented from being lost. In other words, in the embodiment, the stop timing notification display 50c is controlled to display the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b, and 50c almost simultaneously and stopped when only a big hit is obtained by the variation display pattern of the variation number 47. , A fluctuation display pattern of “countdown deviation” that results in a loss of reach display result and a fluctuation display pattern of “countdown reach deviation” that results in a reach deviation display result, and after the display control of the stop time notification display 50c, The middle / right decorative symbols 50a, 50b, 50c may be configured to stop and display substantially simultaneously. In this case, the left / middle / right decorative symbols 50a, 50b, 50c cannot be predicted. Therefore, keep the fun until at least the left, middle and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b, 50c are stopped. It is possible. Note that the reach-removed display result is a combination of stop symbols in a state in which the remaining decorative symbols that are variably displayed in the above-described reach mode are stopped and displayed with different decorative symbols from the other decorative symbols. Specifically, in this embodiment, the left decorative symbol 50a and the right decorative symbol 50c are stopped and displayed with the same decorative symbol, and the middle decorative symbol 50b is a decorative symbol different from the left decorative symbol 50a and the right decorative symbol 50c. The stop symbol that has been displayed in a stopped state is referred to as “reach off display result”.

  In this embodiment, after the stop time notification display 51c is controlled, the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b, and 50c that are variably displayed are stopped and displayed as big hit symbols. That is, it is determined that the big hit gaming state is set when the stop time notification display 51c is controlled. Therefore, the stop time notification display 51c is also a big hit symbol stop notification image for notifying that the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. For example, visual information such as “get a big hit!” Or “big hit confirmed!” May be displayed and controlled as the big hit symbol stop notification image. In this case, since it is possible to grasp that the big hit symbol stop notification image is derived by visually recognizing the big hit symbol stop notification image, a sense of bliss can be brought about when the display control of the big hit symbol stop notification image is performed. In the case of deriving a probabilistic big hit symbol in the case of a big hit, display control may be performed for a special big hit symbol stop notification image such as “Probability Get! In this case, since it is possible to grasp that the probability variation state is more advantageous for the player than the normal state after the big hit gaming state is finished, the supreme bliss is felt when the special big hit symbol stop notification image is displayed and controlled. Can bring.

  Further, in this embodiment, after the player performs a variable display that cannot identify each decorative symbol and displays the stop time notification image 50c, the player executes a variable display that allows each player to identify each decorative symbol. It is possible to shorten the variation time by stopping and displaying the left, middle and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b and 50c almost simultaneously without doing so. In other words, since it is possible to omit a period during which the player can perform the variable display that can identify each decoration symbol, it is effective when the variable display is performed in a short variation time. In the present invention, after the player performs the variable display in which each decorative symbol cannot be identified and displays the stop time notification image 50c, the player executes the variable display in which each decorative symbol can be identified. The left, middle, and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b, and 50c are stopped and displayed almost simultaneously, thereby making it possible to perform an unexpected performance and impact the player. In addition, since the decorative symbols cannot be identified until the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b, and 50c are stopped and displayed, it becomes difficult to predict the stopped symbol, and at least the left, middle, and right decorative symbols are difficult to predict. There is an effect that interest can be maintained until 50a, 50b, and 50c are stopped and displayed. Therefore, it is also effective in a normal state that is a state other than the probability variation state where the variation display is executed in a short variation time and the short time state. Specifically, after executing the same variation display as the “normal variation” of variation number 1 and displaying the stop time notification image 50c, the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b, and 50c are stopped and displayed substantially simultaneously. You may make it make it. In this case, the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b, and 50c are stopped and displayed at substantially the same time that the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b, and 50c are stopped and displayed due to normal fluctuations. It does not have to be a fixed display (a state in which the fluctuation time has elapsed). With this configuration, even when normal fluctuation is executed in the normal state, it is possible to have a sense of expectation for the big hit gaming state and to attract attention to the liquid crystal display device 50. Can be suppressed.

  In addition, when performing display control of the stop time notification display 51c in the above-described example, control for making the stop time notification display 51c easy to visually recognize may be performed. For example, as shown in FIGS. 44 (A) to 44 (C), when display control of the stop time notification display 51c is performed on the liquid crystal display device 50, a part of the background image 51a (in this example, the background image 51a Of these, the stop timing notification display 51c can be made conspicuous by setting a single color (in this example, white single color) to the stop timing notification display 51c. Is more emphasized. In the example shown in FIGS. 44A to 44C, a part of the background image 51a is shown as a single color. However, the entire region displayed as the background image 51a is controlled to a single color. May be.

  Further, a part of the background image 51a may be controlled to a single color in all the periods in which the stop time notification display 51c is displayed, or one of the periods in which the stop time notification display 51c is displayed. A part of the background image 51a may be controlled to a single color by some organizations. For example, the display of the normal background image 51c may be controlled after a part of the background image 51c is controlled to a single color over a predetermined period in the period in which the stop time notification display 51c is displayed. In addition, a part of the background image 51c having a single color and the normal background image 51c may be repeatedly displayed and controlled every predetermined period in the period in which the stop time notification display 51c is displayed.

  Further, in this embodiment, when controlling the stop time notification display 51c, the player visually recognizes the stop time notification display 51c by controlling only a part (or all) of the background image 51a to a single color. However, anything may be used as long as the player controls the stop time notification display 51c to be easily visible. For example, the stop time notification display 51c is highlighted by controlling all the areas other than the stop time notification display 51c controlled to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50 when the stop time notification display 51c is controlled. It may be. In this case, display control of the decorative symbols 50a to 50c may not be performed, or display control of the decorative symbols 50a to 50c may be performed. That is, in the example shown in FIGS. 44 (A) to 44 (C), the decorative symbols 50a to 50c can be clearly visually recognized, but in actuality, the decorative symbols 50a to 50c are variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50 at high speed. It is difficult to see. Therefore, even when the decorative symbols 50a to 50c are display-controlled while the display control of the stop time information display 51c is performed, the display of the stop time information display 51c is not hindered. By not performing display control of the decorative symbols 50a to 50c when the display control of 51c is performed, the stop time notification display 51c can be further highlighted.

  In the example described above, the liquid crystal display device 50 has been described as an example of a display that controls the display of the decorative symbols 50a to 50c. However, the present invention includes, for example, a plurality of (or at least one) display configured by a plurality of LEDs. It is also applicable to a display device (for example, a 7-segment LED or a dot matrix display). FIG. 45 illustrates an example of a display device (LED display device 55 having LED display devices 55a to 55c) having a plurality of display devices composed of 7-segment LEDs as a display device having a plurality of display devices composed of a plurality of LEDs. To do.

  As shown in FIGS. 45 (A) to 45 (I), LED indicators 55a to 55c configured by 7-segment LEDs can display numbers 0 to 9. In addition, in 7 segment LED, since LED is not provided in area | regions other than displaying a number, each LED indicator 55a-55c does not perform the display similar to the background image mentioned above. On the basis of the fluctuation display pattern of “per countdown” on the LED display device 55, the LED indicators 55a to 55c start displaying the decorative symbols in a variable manner (FIGS. 45 (A) to 45 (B)). Based on the process data, a numerical value (in this example, “3”, “2”, “1”) is displayed on the LED indicator 55b located in the center as a stop time notification display 55d (in this example, “3” → “3” → ("2" → "1" order) (FIGS. 45C to 45G). Then, a big hit symbol (in this example, “777”) is derived based on the process data (FIG. 45 (H) to FIG. 45 (I)).

  As shown in FIGS. 45C, 45E, and 45G, in this example, when the display control of the stop time notification display 55d is performed, the stop time notification is performed without controlling the display of the decorative symbols. Only numbers as the display 55d are controlled. That is, the display of the decorative symbol is interrupted by the LED indicator 55b located at the center, and the stop time notification display 55d is displayed. Therefore, the stop time notification display 55d can be highlighted and displayed. Further, in this example, when the display control of the stop time notification display 55d is performed, the LED is also displayed on the display other than the LED display 55b (in this example, the LED displays 55a and 55c that do not control the display of the stop time notification display 55d). Display of decorative symbols is interrupted by turning off the lights. Therefore, the stop time notification display 55d can be emphasized (conspicuous). The LED indicators 55a and 55c that do not control the stop time notification display 55d may display the decorative symbols continuously while the stop time notification display 55d is being controlled. When the display is controlled to be displayed, the LED indicators 55a and 55d that are not subjected to display control are controlled so that the LEDs are turned off, and the display of the decorative symbols is interrupted, so that the stop time notification display 55d can be highlighted.

  When the variation display based on the variation pattern of “per countdown” or the variation pattern of “out of countdown” described above is executed, the display color of the decorative design is different from the normal display color (not limited to one color, The display color may be changed every predetermined period), and display control may be performed. In this case, since the player is inferred that “something will happen”, the display content of the display device can be expected. Also, in this case, the display color of the decorative symbol may be controlled to a display color different from the normal display color over the entire period from the start of the variable display to the stop display, or the decoration is displayed only during a part of the period. The display color of the symbol may be controlled to a display color different from the normal display color, or the normal display color and the display color different from the normal display color may be repeatedly controlled for each predetermined period.

  In addition, when the decorative design is stopped and displayed, if the variation pattern is “per countdown”, the display color of the decorative design is different from the normal display color (for example, white) in the first display color (for example, red). ) Display control may be performed. Thereby, it is possible to notify the player that the jackpot symbol has been stopped and displayed, and to give a further impact to the player. In this case, the display color of the decorative design is controlled to be a second display color (for example, blue) different from the normal display color (for example, white) if the above-described variation pattern of “countdown deviation” is used. Also good. As a result, the player can be notified that the off symbol has been displayed in a stopped state, and after the stop time notification display is controlled, the player can have a sense of expectation for the display color when the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. Whether or not it is a big hit symbol can also be recognized.

  In addition, when a dot matrix display is used as a display device having a plurality of (or even one) display devices composed of a plurality of LEDs, a display similar to the background image can be executed. If the variation pattern of the above-mentioned “per countdown” when the stop display is performed, the emission color of the area other than the decoration pattern of the dot matrix display is different from the normal emission color (for example, the extinguished state). For example, display control may be performed with white light emission. Thereby, it is possible to notify the player that the jackpot symbol has been stopped and displayed, and to give a further impact to the player. In this case, if the variation pattern of the above-mentioned “countdown deviation” is used, the second emission color (for example, the emission color of the region other than the decoration pattern of the dot matrix display is different from the normal emission color (for example, the off state)). Display control may be performed with blue light emission. As a result, the player can be notified that the off symbol has been displayed in a stopped state, and after the stop time notification display is controlled, the player can have a sense of expectation for the emission color when the decorative symbol is displayed in a stopped state, and the emission color. Whether or not it is a big hit symbol can also be recognized.

  As described above, according to the present invention, the timing of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b, and 50c being displayed in a variably displayed manner, and the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b, and 50c being stopped and displayed. In addition to providing notification, the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 50a, 50b, and 50c are stopped and displayed substantially simultaneously, so that an unexpected performance can be executed and an impact can be given to the player. In addition, in order to derive a jackpot symbol by executing a variation display that is substantially the same as the shortened variation that is performed when the probability variation state and the short-time state are not accompanied by the reach mode, the probability variation state and the short-time state are obtained. Even when a shortened variation is executed, it is possible to have a sense of expectation for the big hit gaming state, and to suppress a decrease in interest in the game.

  In addition, when a variation display pattern of “countdown off” and “per countdown” of a fluctuation time of approximately the same period as the shortened fluctuation is provided, and it is determined that the deviation is accompanied by the reach mode in the probability fluctuation state and / or the short time state. By running the fluctuation display pattern of “countdown off”, it is possible to execute the production in a short period even when it is out of reach with the reach mode, and it does not hinder the smooth progress of the game, which is disadvantageous to the player (fluctuation) Decreasing the number of display executions does not reduce the rate at which the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed within a predetermined period.

It is a front view of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which shows the state which open | released the front frame and main body frame of the pachinko machine. It is a front view of a game board. It is a disassembled perspective view of a game board. FIG. It is the figure which showed the left side edge part and lower edge part of the production device partially. It is a figure for demonstrating the guidance aspect of the game ball by a ball guide member. It is a figure for demonstrating the guidance aspect of the game ball by a ball guide member. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line IX-IX in FIGS. It is a figure for demonstrating the attachment or detachment operation | work of a ball guide member. It is a block diagram showing the structure regarding control of a pachinko machine. It is the front view which showed the production | presentation apparatus independently. FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view (including a game board) taken along line XIII-XIII in FIG. 12. It is sectional drawing which follows the XIV-XIV line | wire in FIG. It is the front view which showed the arrangement | positioning relationship between an internal decoration body and a ball | bowl guide member. It is the front view which showed specifically arrangement | positioning of a decoration area | region. It is the front view which showed the upper part of the game board. FIG. 18 is a cross-sectional view of the game board taken along line XVIII-XVIII in FIG. It is the perspective view which looked up the upper part of the game board from the diagonally lower left angle. It is the perspective view which looked up the upper part of the game board from the diagonally lower right angle. It is the front view which showed the operation state of the movable decoration body. It is a rear view of a rear unit (inner casing). It is a disassembled perspective view of a movable decoration body. It is a disassembled perspective view of the movable decoration body seen from the direction different from FIG. It is the front view and back view of a movable decoration body. It is sectional drawing which follows the ZZ line in FIG. It is a front view of the rear unit showing the arrangement of wiring holes. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by CPU mounted in a main board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the power failure generation performed by CPU mounted in a main board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed by CPU mounted in a main board | substrate. It is a table | surface figure which shows the random number updated by CPU mounted in the main board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows the game process performed by CPU mounted in a main board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows the change start process in a game process. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit determination process in a fluctuation | variation start process. It is a flowchart which shows the change display pattern setting process in a game process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation display pattern table used in a normal state. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation display pattern table used in a probability fluctuation state and a time-short state. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by the integrated CPU mounted in a sub integration board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows the 16ms timer interruption process performed by the integrated CPU mounted in a sub integration board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control process in a 16 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the production | presentation aspect performed with a liquid crystal display device. It is explanatory drawing which shows another example of the production | presentation aspect performed with a liquid crystal display device. It is an example of a time chart. It is explanatory drawing which shows another example of the production | presentation aspect performed with a liquid crystal display device. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the production | presentation aspect performed with the LED display apparatus which has two or more indicators comprised by 7 segment LED.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 3 Main body frame 4 Game board 4a Game board 4b Through-hole 5 Front frame 8 Front frame body 9 Game board installation frame 10 Mechanism installation frame 12 Game area 42 Directional device 42a Front unit 42b Rear unit 42s Engagement piece 42h Engagement Joint hole 44a, 44b, 44c Movable decoration body 46 Decoration member 48 Light emitting region 48a Light diffusion member 68a Engagement piece 68b Engagement piece 70 Ball guide member 72 Ball guide member 74 Inner decoration body 80 Upper stage 80a Depression part 82 Middle stage 84 Lower stage 86 Attaching / detaching path 88 Light guide path 90 Light guide member 90a Partition wall 92 LED
147 Special figure start memory lamp 208 Harness wire bundle 210 Adhesive tape pieces 212a, 212b, 212c Wiring hole

Claims (1)

A display device capable of starting a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and capable of deriving and displaying the identification information after a predetermined period of time, and displaying the display result of the display device; Is a gaming machine that controls to a profit granting state that grants a profit to a player when a specific result is obtained,
Winning determination means for determining whether or not the display result of the identification information is the specific result based on the establishment of the predetermined condition;
When it is determined that the display result of the identification information is the specific result by the corresponding drop determination unit, the variation display of the identification information on the display device is started from the normal gaming state after the profit granting state ends. A short time control determining means for determining whether or not to execute the short time control for shortening the variation time until the identification information is stopped and displayed;
Time-short game control means for executing the time-shortening control after completion of the profit granting state and for ending the time-shortening control when the time-shortening end condition is satisfied when the time-shortening control determining means determines to execute the time-shortening control. When,
Until the display result is derived after the display device starts the variable display of the identification information based on the determination result of the winning determination means when the time reduction control is not executed by the time reduction game control means Normal variation mode selection means for selecting any one of a plurality of types of normal variation modes;
When the time-shortening game control means is executing the time-shortening control until the display result is derived after the display device starts the variable display of the identification information based on the determination result of the winning determination means A time variation mode selecting means for selecting any one of the plurality of types of time variation modes;
Fluctuation display control means for controlling display of the display device based on the normal fluctuation mode and the short time fluctuation mode selected by the normal fluctuation mode selection means and the short time fluctuation mode selection means,
The variation display control means includes
When the special short-time variation mode is selected from the plurality of types of short-time variation modes by the short-time variation mode selection unit, the display device controls the display of the visual information that is displayed by changing the derivation timing of the display result in a countdown manner. Visual information display means for
Information emphasizing means for emphasizing the visual information so that a player can easily recognize the visual information;
Derivation notification means for notifying that the display result of the identification information is derived when the display result of the identification information is derived after the final visual information of the visual information changed and displayed by the countdown method is displayed; A gaming machine characterized by comprising: