JP2008073191A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which facilitates the visual recognition of the behavior of a game medium on a stage without obstructing the visual recognition of performance display by the stage or a center frame. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine includes: a game area board 81 composed of a colorless transparent member and provided with a game area on the front surface; a colorless center frame 610 disposed in the game area and formed in a frame shape; a colored stage 164 formed on the upper surface at the lower edge part of the center frame 610 and for rolling a game ball which enters the center frame 610 through a warp path in right and left directions; an opening formed on the game area board 81 and surrounded by the center frame 610; a performance display device arranged at the rear part of the center frame 610 and visible through the opening; and a colored illumination unit arranged at the rear part of the game area board 81 and visible through the game area board 81. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine (generally also referred to as a “pachinko machine”) or a spinning-type gaming machine (generally also referred to as a “pachislot machine”).

  Conventionally, a center frame composed of a frame-shaped decorative body is incorporated almost at the center of the game board, and a display on the effect display device is visually recognized through an opening window in the center frame. In addition, in order to entertain the player's behavior of the game ball, a stage having a predetermined rolling surface is formed on the upper surface of the lower edge of the center frame, and the game ball rolls in the left-right direction within the center frame. There is also a game machine that can be used.

  In addition, the game area below the center frame is provided with a start opening, and a big hit lottery is performed when a ball enters the start opening. When a big hit occurs, the big winning opening is opened and closed in a predetermined pattern. Those that generate a gaming state are also known. In this gaming machine, after the game ball rolls in the left-right direction on the stage, the probability of entering the start port is increased by causing the game ball to flow down from directly above the start port.

On the other hand, there is also known a gaming machine that includes a liquid crystal display means that forms a game board with a transparent member and is disposed on the back side of the transparent game board and forms an effect displayable area on substantially the entire surface of the transparent game board. (For example, patent document 1). In addition, a game ball guide member extending in the left-right direction is provided in the approximate center of the game machine, and the game ball can be rolled in the left-right direction on the game ball guide member. Yes. The game ball guiding member is formed of a transparent member so as not to hinder the visual display of the effect display on the liquid crystal display means even if it is arranged on a colorless and transparent game board.
JP 2006-042943 A

  However, since the game ball guiding member is formed of a colorless and transparent member, it is difficult to visually recognize the behavior of the game ball even when the game ball rolls on the game ball guiding member (that is, on the stage). That is, since the effect display by the liquid crystal display means arranged on the back side of the game board and the behavior of the game ball are superimposed and visually recognized, it is difficult to understand the movement of the game ball. Therefore, the degree of attention with respect to the behavior of the game ball is reduced, and it is not possible to sufficiently exhibit the effect of the game ball rolling.

  Therefore, in view of the above situation, the present invention has an object to provide a gaming machine that makes it easy to visually recognize the behavior of a game medium on the stage and that does not hinder the visual display of the effect display by the stage.

Means 1: “Transparent game board comprising a colorless transparent member and having a game area on the front surface;
A colorless ball rolling region member that is formed to be recessed in the depth direction from the front surface of the transparent game board and extends in the left-right direction, forming a region for rolling the game medium,
A colored stage arranged in the region formed by the ball rolling region member and rolling the game medium in the left-right direction;
A warp passage capable of causing a game medium rolling in the game area to enter the stage;
An effect display device disposed behind the transparent game board and visible through at least the upper part of the stage,
A gaming machine comprising: a colored decoration unit disposed behind the transparent game board and visible through at least a lower part of the stage ".

  Here, the shape of the “stage” is not particularly limited, and a plurality of rolling surfaces may be arranged in the front-rear direction or may be divided in the left-right direction. The stage needs to be configured to include a colored member, but may be opaque or may be light transmissive (for example, translucent). Moreover, although the whole stage may be comprised from a colored member, you may make it partially contain a colorless member.

  There may be one or more “warp passages”. In addition, in what arrange | positioned several rolling surfaces in the front-back direction, you may make it provide a separate warp path | route with respect to each rolling surface.

  The “effect display device” is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include a liquid crystal display device, an EL display device, a plasma display device, and a CRT. Further, the “decoration unit” may be configured from a decorative body supported in a fixed state, or may be configured from a movable decorative body that varies based on the gaming state. Moreover, you may make it provide the light-emitting body which radiates | emits light. In addition, although the decoration unit needs to be comprised including a colored member, it may be opaque and may have a light transmittance (for example, translucent). Moreover, although the whole decoration unit may be comprised from a colored member, you may comprise so that a colorless member may be included partially.

  According to the configuration of the means 1, when the game medium rolling in the game area of the transparent game board enters the warp path, it is sent to the stage arranged in the ball rolling area member and rolls left and right on the stage. Move. On the other hand, an effect display device is arranged behind the transparent game board and can be visually recognized through an area above the stage. In addition, a decorative unit is also arranged behind the transparent game board so that it can be seen through the game area below the stage. That is, the stage is arranged in front of the boundary position between the effect display device and the decoration unit.

  By the way, since the ball rolling area member is colorless, it does not stand out even on the transparent game board and does not give the player a sense of incongruity. On the other hand, since the stage is made of colored members, the movement of the game medium rolling in the left-right direction on the stage can be easily understood, and the degree of attention to the behavior of the game medium can be increased. Even if the stage is composed of colored members, it is located at the boundary between the effect display device and the decoration unit, so that these decorations and effect display are not blocked. Moreover, it can be emphasized that the effect display device and the decoration unit are separate effect members. That is, the coloring of the stage acts as an accent, tightening the overall effect and enhancing the design.

Means 2: “Transparent game board made of a colorless transparent member and having a game area on the front surface;
A colorless center frame disposed in the gaming area and formed in a frame shape,
A warp inlet that opens to the outside of the center frame, and a warp outlet that opens to the inside of the center frame, and a warp passage communicating the warp inlet and the warp outlet;
A colored stage formed on the upper surface of the lower edge of the center frame and rolling the game medium that has entered the center frame through the warp passage in the left-right direction;
An opening formed in the transparent game board and surrounded by the center frame;
An effect display device disposed behind the center frame and visible through the opening,
A gaming machine comprising: a colored decorative unit disposed behind the transparent game board and visible through the transparent game board. "

  Here, the shape of the “stage” is not particularly limited, and a plurality of rolling surfaces may be arranged in the front-rear direction or may be divided in the left-right direction. The stage needs to be configured to include a colored member, but may be opaque or may be light transmissive (for example, translucent). Moreover, although the whole stage may be comprised from a colored member, you may make it partially contain a colorless member.

  There may be one or more “warp passages”. In addition, in what arrange | positioned several rolling surfaces in the front-back direction, you may make it provide a separate warp path | route with respect to each rolling surface.

  The “effect display device” is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include a liquid crystal display device, an EL display device, a plasma display device, and a CRT. Further, the “decoration unit” may be configured from a decorative body supported in a fixed state, or may be configured from a movable decorative body that varies based on the gaming state. Moreover, you may make it provide the light-emitting body which radiates | emits light. In addition, although the decoration unit needs to be comprised including a colored member, it may be opaque and may have a light transmittance (for example, translucent). Moreover, although the whole decoration unit may be comprised from a colored member, you may comprise so that a colorless member may be included partially.

  According to the configuration of the means 2, the center frame is arranged in the game area of the transparent game board, and when the game medium rolling outside the center frame enters the center frame through the warp passage, It is sent to a stage formed on the upper surface of the lower edge portion and rolls left and right on the stage. On the other hand, the transparent game board is formed with an opening surrounded by a center frame, and the effect display device is visible through the opening. The transparent game board is made of a colorless and transparent member, and the decoration unit arranged behind the transparent game board can be visually recognized through the transparent game board. That is, the center frame is positioned in front of the boundary position between the effect display device and the decoration unit so that the effect display device is visible inside the center frame and the decoration unit different from the effect display device is visible outside the center frame. Is arranged.

  By the way, since the center frame is colorless, it does not stand out even on the transparent game board and does not give the player a sense of incongruity. On the other hand, since the stage formed on the upper surface of the lower edge of the center frame is made of colored members, it becomes easier to understand the movement of the game media that rolls in the left-right direction on the stage, increasing the degree of attention to the behavior of the game media. It becomes possible. Even if the stage is composed of colored members, it is located at the boundary between the effect display device and the decoration unit, so that these decorations and effect display are not blocked. Moreover, it can be emphasized that the effect display device and the decoration unit are separate effect members. That is, the coloring of the stage acts as an accent, tightening the overall effect and enhancing the design.

Means 3: “A transparent game board made of a colorless transparent member and having a game area on the front surface;
A launcher that launches a game ball to the game area in response to an operation of an operation handle;
An obstacle nail disposed in the game area and changing a rolling direction of the game ball;
A colorless center frame disposed in the gaming area and formed in a frame shape,
A warp inlet that opens to the outside of the center frame, and a warp outlet that opens to the inside of the center frame, and a warp passage communicating the warp inlet and the warp outlet;
A colored stage formed on the upper surface of the lower edge portion of the center frame and rolling a game ball that has entered the center frame through the warp passage in the left-right direction;
An opening formed in the transparent game board and surrounded by the center frame;
An effect display device disposed behind the center frame and visible through the opening,
A gaming machine comprising: a colored decorative unit disposed behind the transparent game board and visible through the transparent game board. "

  Here, the shape of the “stage” is not particularly limited, and a plurality of rolling surfaces may be arranged in the front-rear direction or may be divided in the left-right direction. The stage needs to be configured to include a colored member, but may be opaque or may be light transmissive (for example, translucent). Moreover, although the whole stage may be comprised from a colored member, you may make it partially contain a colorless member.

  There may be one or more “warp passages”. In addition, in what arrange | positioned several rolling surfaces in the front-back direction, you may make it provide a separate warp path | route with respect to each rolling surface.

  The “effect display device” is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include a liquid crystal display device, an EL display device, a plasma display device, and a CRT. Further, the “decoration unit” may be configured from a decorative body supported in a fixed state, or may be configured from a movable decorative body that varies based on the gaming state. Moreover, you may make it provide the light-emitting body which radiates | emits light. In addition, although the decoration unit needs to be comprised including a colored member, it may be opaque and may have a light transmittance (for example, translucent). Moreover, although the whole decoration unit may be comprised from a colored member, you may comprise so that a colorless member may be included partially.

  According to the configuration of the means 3, when the game ball is launched from the launching device in response to the operation of the operation handle, the game ball is guided to the game area in which the obstacle member, the center frame, and the like are incorporated. When the game ball rolling outside the center frame enters the center frame through the warp passage, it is sent to the stage and rolls in the left-right direction on the stage.

  On the other hand, the effect display device is visible inside the center frame, and the decoration unit is visible outside the center frame. Here, although the center frame is colorless, since the stage is composed of colored members, the behavior of the game ball rolling in the left-right direction on the stage can be clearly seen. Even if the stage is colored, the stage is located at the boundary between the effect display device and the decoration unit, so that the effect display and decoration can be visually recognized. In particular, it is emphasized that the effect display device and the decoration unit are separate effect members depending on the stage, and the overall design can be tightened.

  Means 4: In any one of the constitutions of means 1 to 3, “the stage is a colorless and transparent surface material that forms a rolling surface of the game medium, and is attached to the lower surface of the surface material and passes through the surface material. It is configured by laminating colored colored members that can be visually recognized.

  According to the configuration of the means 4, the stage is configured by laminating a colored coloring member and a colorless and transparent surface material, so that the surface can be transparent even though it is a colored member as a whole. it can. Therefore, the uncomfortable feeling with respect to the colorless and transparent transparent game board can be further reduced. In particular, when the configuration of the means 4 is based on the configuration of the means 2 or 3, the sense of incongruity with the colorless center frame can be reduced. In addition, according to the configuration of the means 4, since the colored coloring member is attached to the back side (lower side) of the surface material, even if the shape has irregularities throughout the surface material, The rolling can be smoothly performed in the left-right direction without disturbing the rolling.

  Means 5: In any one of the constitutions of means 1 to 4, “further comprises a stage decoration plate arranged on the front surface of the lower edge of the center frame and made of the same color as the stage”. .

  According to the structure of the means 5, the stage decoration board of the same color as a stage is provided in the front surface of the lower edge part of a center frame, and the colored part with thickness in the up-down direction is formed. For this reason, it is possible to conceal the complexity at the boundary when viewed from the front, and to further emphasize that the effect display device and the decoration unit are separate effect members.

  Means 6: In the constitution of means 4 or means 5, “the colored member or the stage decoration plate is composed of a plurality of colored pieces arranged to be separated from each other in the left-right direction, and between the adjacent colored pieces, A slit-like window that transmits light through the surface material is formed ".

  According to the configuration of the means 6, slit-like window portions are formed at predetermined intervals on the rolling surface of the stage or the front surface of the stage in the center frame, and light can be transmitted. For this reason, it is possible to wipe off the sense that the stage is an opaque member, and to enhance the sense of unity between the stage and the center frame, and to further reduce the uncomfortable feeling at the stage. In addition, since the window part is slit shape and is arrange | positioned at predetermined intervals with respect to the left-right direction (namely, rolling direction), it does not influence so much on the visibility of a game medium.

  Means 7: In the constitution of means 6, “a part of the surface material or the center frame corresponding to the window part is formed with an irregular reflection surface that makes the window part translucent by irregularly reflecting light passing therethrough. It is characterized by "

  According to the structure of the means 7, the irregular reflection surface is formed in the part corresponding to the window part of the surface material or the center frame, and is in a semitransparent state. For this reason, only light can be emitted without making the shape of the member arrange | positioned under the stage visible. Therefore, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the behavior of the game medium becomes difficult to understand because a plurality of colors can be recognized by the members arranged below the stage.

  Means 8: In any one of the constitutions of Means 1 to 7, “Colored color that is formed integrally with the stage and allows a game medium rolling on the stage to be received and entered into the guide passage. It further includes a ball receiving unit ”.

  Here, the “guidance passage” may be a passage that can generate a game state advantageous to the player when the game medium is entered, and a winning in the starter device that triggers the big hit lottery. It may be a passage, or a ball entry passage in a general winning device from which a predetermined number of game media are paid out. Further, it is directly above a start opening arranged in a game area outside the center frame. It may be a warp passage for flowing out. In other words, the passage may be determined to generate an advantageous gaming state, or may be a passage for increasing the possibility of an advantageous gaming state.

  According to the configuration of the means 8, the ball receiving portion is integrally formed on the stage, and it is possible to receive a game medium that rolls on the stage. Since the ball receiving portion communicates with the entrance of the guide passage, when a game medium enters the ball receiving portion, the game medium is guided to a predetermined position by the guide passage. In this way, since the ball receiving part is provided integrally with the stage, the guidance path and the stage are associated with each other, and whether or not the game medium rolling on the stage is received by the ball receiving part, It becomes possible to draw attention. In particular, since both the stage and the ball receiving unit are colored, it is possible to clearly see whether or not the game medium is received by the ball receiving unit. Further, when the configuration of the means 8 is based on the configuration of the means 5, it is possible to conceal the guide passage by the colored stage decoration plate, and it is possible to prevent a sense of incongruity due to the exposure of the guide passage. .

Means 9: In the constitution of means 8, “The guide passage is a winning passage of the starter device that triggers the big hit lottery,
A winning state detecting means that is disposed in the winning passage and detects that a game medium has passed through the winning passage;
A jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery based on the detection of the game medium by the winning state detecting means;
When the lottery result of the jackpot lottery means is a jackpot, it further comprises advantageous game state generating means for generating an advantageous game state that is advantageous for the player.

  Here, the “advantageous game state” means a state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state, and various states can be exemplified as follows.

(1) In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, a state in which one or a plurality of winning holes and movable pieces that are driven to open and close are opened to allow a game ball to be won.

(2) In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, the game ball is opened and closed by opening and closing a winning opening and a movable piece for a predetermined number of times or continuously for a predetermined time or until a predetermined number of game balls are won. A state in which a large amount of winnings are easily made in the winning opening (so-called “big hit state”).

(3) In a game machine such as a pachinko machine, a state in which the probability of occurrence of a big hit state is higher than usual, a so-called “probability fluctuation state”.

(4) In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, a lottery entrance device for performing a lottery to determine whether or not a big hit state is generated by winning or passing a game ball is set to a state in which a game ball is easier to enter than usual. The state where the lottery lottery is performed more frequently than usual, the so-called “time reduction state”.

(5) In a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine, a state in which the drum is easily stopped by a pattern for paying out a medal as a game medium during a predetermined game, a so-called “bonus game state”.

(6) In a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine, a state in which the drum can be stopped with a bonus pattern which is a condition for making the next game state a bonus game state, a so-called “bonus establishment state”.

(7) In a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine, a state that assists in the formation of a combination by guiding a drum stop order and symbols for establishing a combination for a predetermined number of games, a so-called “assist game state” .

(8) In a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine, a so-called “probability fluctuation state” in which the probability that a bonus state such as a bonus game state, bonus establishment state, assist game state, etc. occurs is higher than usual.

  According to the configuration of the means 9, the guiding path is a winning path of the starter device, and when it is detected that a game medium has entered the winning path, a big hit lottery is performed. When the lottery result is a big hit, an advantageous gaming state that is advantageous to the player is generated. In this way, since the entrance to the entrance receiving club will be a trigger for the big hit lottery, the willingness to enter the entrance receiving section will be increased, and attention will be paid to the whereabouts of the game media. It becomes possible to make it.

Means 10: In the structure of means 9, “a medium guide portion is formed on the stage for allowing the rolling game medium to flow down directly below the center of the stage,
The game area located below the medium guide section is provided with a lower start opening that allows a game medium flowing down from the medium guide section to be awarded.

  According to the structure of the means 10, the medium guide part is formed on the stage, and the game medium that rolls in the left-right direction can flow down directly below the center. In addition, a lower start port is provided in the game area below the medium guide part, and it is possible to enter the game medium flowing down through the medium guide part. For this reason, even when it becomes impossible to enter the ball receiving portion, the possibility of entering the ball at the lower start port remains, so that a decrease in expectation can be suppressed.

  Means 11: In the constitution of means 10, “the lower start port has a pair of movable pieces that can be closed or opened based on a gaming state, and the stage is made of a member of the same color as the movable piece. It is characterized by.

  According to the configuration of the means 11, since the movable piece provided at the lower start opening is also colored, the movement of the movable piece is emphasized, and it is clear whether or not the game medium enters the lower start opening. It can be visually recognized. In particular, since the stage is composed of members of the same color as the movable piece provided at the lower start opening, the relevance of each other, that is, the game media flowing down from the stage can be won at the lower start opening. Can be made aware of

Means 12: In any one of the constitutions of Means 1 to 11, “The stage is made of a black opaque member”.
According to the configuration of the means 12, since the stage is composed of a black opaque member, the movement of the silver or gold game medium rolling on the stage is made easier to understand, and the stage itself is placed on the transparent game board. It can be suppressed that it stands out.

  Means 13: In the configuration of any one of Means 1 to 12, “The stage is a first shelf and a front side of the first shelf and is downstream of the first shelf in the flow direction of the game medium. A second shelf arranged on the side, and a step between the first shelf and the second shelf so that the second shelf is lower than the first shelf. And at least part of the player's front edge of the first shelf is provided with a colorless and transparent weir that prevents the game medium from deviating from the first shelf. '' It is characterized by that.

  According to the structure of the means 13, the stage is provided with the first shelf and the second shelf, and the game medium discharged from the first shelf can be rolled on the second shelf. It is possible. For this reason, it is possible to enjoy a relatively long time of rolling by the rolling surfaces extending over a plurality of stages, and to complicate the behavior of the game medium so that it is difficult to get bored visually. Moreover, the 2nd shelf part is lower than the 1st shelf part, and the level | step difference is provided between both shelf parts. For this reason, it is prevented that a game medium flows backward from a 2nd shelf part to a 1st shelf part, and the difference in the advantage of a 1st shelf part and a 2nd shelf part becomes clear. In addition, since the front edge portion of the first shelf portion is provided with a weir portion having a predetermined height, a situation in which the game medium rolling on the first shelf portion deviates from an unexpected part and suddenly loses expectation. Can be avoided. That is, a certain level of security can be given to the behavior of the game medium in the first shelf. Although the stage is colored, the weir part is made of a colorless transparent member, so even if the height of the weir part is relatively high, the behavior of the game medium rolling on the first shelf part can be visually observed. There is no blocking.

  Means 14: The constitution of means 13 is characterized by further comprising a colorless and transparent stage decoration member disposed between the first shelf and the second shelf and protruding upward.

  According to the structure of the means 14, the stage decoration member is arrange | positioned between the 1st shelf part and the 2nd shelf part, and the stereoscopic effect is given to the stage. For this reason, the stage decoration member and the behavior of the game medium can be visually recognized, and the interest in the behavior can be enhanced. In particular, the stage decoration member protrudes upward, but since it is a colorless and transparent member, it does not block the game medium rolling on the first shelf. Moreover, by providing the colorless and transparent stage decoration member, it is possible to enhance the sense of unity with the center frame and further reduce the sense of discomfort with the colored stage.

  Means 15: In any one of the constitutions of Means 2 to 14, “It further includes a colorless and transparent rear decorative member disposed behind the stage and visible through the opening of the center frame”. And

  According to the structure of the means 15, the rear decoration member is arrange | positioned behind the stage, and it can visually recognize through the opening part of a center frame. For this reason, the three-dimensional effect and design of the stage can be further enhanced, and attention to the vicinity of the stage can be further enhanced. In particular, since the rear decorative member is made of a colorless transparent member, it can be harmonized with the transparent game board.

  Means 16: The constitution of means 15 is characterized by further comprising “upward light emitting means arranged behind the stage and irradiating the rear decoration member with light from below”.

  According to the configuration of the means 16, since the rear decoration member is irradiated with light from below, the rear decoration member is lit up, and it is possible to enhance the effect. In particular, since the rear decorative member is formed of a colorless and transparent member, the light passing through the interior is reflected and can be made more glittering.

  Means 17: The configuration of any one of Means 2 to 16 is characterized by further comprising “a forward light emitting means arranged behind the center frame and irradiating the center frame with light from behind”.

  According to the structure of the means 17, the forward light emitting means is provided behind the center frame, and light is emitted through the center frame. For this reason, the center frame can be seen to shine, and the boundary between the effect display device and the decoration unit can be emphasized.

  Means 18: The constitution of means 17 is characterized in that “the display is further provided with an opaque mirror member partially disposed on the front surface of the center frame and reflecting light from the player side”.

  According to the configuration of the means 18, a mirror surface member is partially provided on the front surface of the center frame, and at the portion where the mirror surface member is provided, the light passing through the center frame is shielded and irradiated from the player side. The reflected light is reflected. For this reason, the entire center frame can be shined without arranging the forward light emitting means over the entire center frame, and the combination of the light from the forward light emitting means and the reflected light can increase the brightness. become.

  Means 19: In any one of the means 2 to 18, the decoration unit includes an upper decoration body that is visible through the transparent game board above the center frame and on the left and right sides, and below the center frame. A lower decorative body that is visible through the transparent game board and has a large undulation in the front-rear direction compared with the upper decorative body.

  According to the configuration of the means 19, the decoration unit visible through the transparent game board is divided into at least an upper decorative body and a lower decorative body near the stage, and the lower decorative body is more than the upper decorative body. The undulations in the front-rear direction are large. That is, the lower decorative body has a large uneven shape. For this reason, the colored stage can be seen as if it is part of the lower decorative body, and only the stage appears to be raised, that is, the stage is too conspicuous on the transparent game board. Can be prevented. Since the upper decorative body has a relatively small undulation in the front-rear direction, it can be harmonized with the colorless center frame, and the behavior of the game medium rolling on the transparent game board can be easily seen.

Means 20: “a transparent game board made of a colorless transparent member and having a game area on the front surface;
A colorless and transparent center frame disposed in the game area and formed in a frame shape;
A warp inlet that opens to the outside of the center frame, and a warp outlet that opens to the inside of the center frame, and a warp passage communicating the warp inlet and the warp outlet;
A stage formed on the upper surface of the lower edge portion of the center frame and rolling the game medium that has entered the center frame through the warp passage in the left-right direction, and forms a rolling surface of the game medium A stage formed by laminating a colorless and transparent surface material, and a colored member that is attached to the lower surface of the surface material and visible through the surface material;
A stage decoration plate, which is arranged on the front surface of the lower edge of the center frame and is made of the same color as the stage;
An opening formed in the transparent game board and surrounded by the center frame;
An effect display device disposed behind the center frame and visible through the opening,
An upper decorative body disposed behind the transparent game board and visible through the transparent game board above and to the left and right of the center frame, and visible through the transparent game board below the center frame and the upper side A decorative unit including a lower decorative body having a large undulation in the front-rear direction compared to the decorative body;
A colored ball receiving portion that is formed on the stage and allows a game medium rolling on the stage to be received and to enter the winning path;
A medium guide section formed on the stage and flowing down the game medium rolling on the stage directly below the center of the stage;
A lower start port that is arranged in the game area located below the medium guide part and allows a game medium flowing down from the medium guide part to be awarded;
First winning state detection means that is disposed in the winning path and detects that a game medium has passed through the winning path;
Second winning state detection means for detecting that a game medium has won a prize at the lower start opening;
A jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery based on the detection of the game medium by the first winning status detection means or the second winning status detection means;
A gaming machine comprising: advantageous gaming state generating means for generating an advantageous gaming state that is advantageous to the player when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery means is a big hit.

  According to the structure of the means 20, the center frame is arranged in the game area of the transparent game board, and when the game medium rolling outside the center frame enters the center frame through the warp passage, It is sent to a stage formed on the upper surface of the lower edge portion and rolls left and right on the stage. On the other hand, the transparent game board is formed with an opening surrounded by a center frame, and the effect display device is visible through the opening. Further, the transparent game board is made of a colorless transparent member, and the decoration unit arranged behind the transparent game board can be visually recognized through the transparent game board.

  By the way, since the center frame is colorless, it does not stand out even on the transparent game board and does not give the player a sense of incongruity. On the other hand, since the stage is made of colored members, the movement of the game medium rolling in the left-right direction on the stage can be easily understood, and the degree of attention to the behavior of the game medium can be increased. Even if the stage is formed of colored members, the stage is located at the boundary between the effect display device and the decoration unit, and thus the decoration and effect display are not blocked. In addition, it is possible to emphasize that the effect display device and the decoration unit are separate effect members, respectively, and it is possible to tighten the overall effect and improve the design. In addition, since the stage is configured by laminating a colored coloring member and a colorless and transparent surface material, the surface can be transparent even though it is a colored member as a whole. There is no sense of incongruity with the game board or the colorless center frame.

  In addition, a stage decoration plate of the same color as the stage is provided on the front surface of the lower edge of the center frame, and a thick colored part is formed in the vertical direction, concealing the complexity at the boundary part when viewed from the front. In addition, it can be further emphasized that the effect display device and the decoration unit are separate effect members.

  In addition, the decorative unit that can be visually recognized through the transparent game board is divided into at least an upper decorative body and a lower decorative body in the vicinity of the stage, and the lower decorative body has a large undulation in the front-rear direction. For this reason, the colored stage can be shown integrally as if it is a part of the lower decorative body, and only the stage can be prevented from appearing. Since the upper decorative body has a relatively small undulation in the front-rear direction, it can be harmonized with the colorless center frame and does not block the game medium that rolls on the transparent game board.

  Further, a ball receiving portion is integrally formed on the stage, and it is possible to receive a game medium that rolls on the stage. And since the entrance receiving part is connected to the entrance of a guidance passage, the game medium which entered the entrance receiving part is guided to a predetermined position by a guidance passage. For this reason, attention can be paid to whether or not the game medium that rolls on the stage is received by the entrance receiving unit, and the guide path and the stage are associated with each other.

  The guidance path is a winning path of the start-up device, and when it is detected that a game medium has entered the winning path, a big hit lottery is performed. In addition, a medium guide portion is formed on the stage, and a lower start port is provided in a game area below the medium guide portion. And even when game media flowing down through the medium guide enters the lower start opening, a big win lottery is performed.

  When the lottery result is a big hit, an advantageous gaming state that is advantageous to the player is generated. In this way, since the entrance to the entrance receiving part or the lower start opening becomes an opportunity for the big hit lottery, the motivation to enter the entrance receiving part or the lower start opening is high. It becomes possible to pay more attention to the whereabouts of game media.

  Means 21: In any one configuration of Means 1 to 20, “The gaming machine is a pachinko machine”. A pachinko machine is a gaming machine in which an input medium, which is a medium that a player inputs into the gaming machine, and a game medium, which is a medium used for a substantial game performed by the player, are the same. For example, it is a type of gaming machine in which a game is played using a medium such as a game ball. Specifically, “a launching device that launches a game ball in response to the operation of the operation handle, and appropriate equipment such as a number of obstacle nails, center objects, display means, etc. A game area provided with an appropriate entrance for a game ball such as a mouth, a passage opening, an arrival opening, etc., a rail for guiding the game ball from the launching device to the game area, and a game ball guided to the game area It has a payout means for paying out a predetermined number of game balls as prize balls according to the entrance to the entrance and according to the entrance mode of the game balls to a plurality of entrances.

  In addition, there are various types of pachinko machines, and “typical state detection means for detecting the state of entrance to the entrance (typically, game state detection) represented by what is generally called“ digipachi ” Means), a lottery means for performing a predetermined lottery when the entry is detected by the entrance state detecting means, and a special symbol display means for changing the special symbol according to the lottery result of the lottery means and stopping the fluctuation. "In addition, what further comprises an effect display means for variably displaying a decorative symbol sequence composed of a plurality of decorative symbols and causing characters or the like to appear at a predetermined timing" “Represented by what is generally called“ Honey ”” “Represented by those having lottery means for performing lottery by distributing game balls in the game”, generally represented by “Alepati” For example, one game is played with a predetermined number of game balls such as 16, and a predetermined number of game balls are paid out in accordance with the manner of entering the game balls into a plurality of entrances in one game. can do.

  According to the means 21, in the pachinko machine, any operational effect from the means 1 to the means 20 can be achieved.

  Means 22: In any one configuration of means 1 to means 20, “the gaming machine is a pachislot machine”. A pachislot machine is used to insert a medal, which is a game medium, and after a medal is inserted, a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is displayed in a variable manner in accordance with the operation of a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever), and then a stop This is a slot machine with a stop operation function that performs a substantial game of stopping the fluctuation of the symbol sequence in accordance with the operation of an operation means (for example, a stop button). If the stop operating means is not operated even after a predetermined time has elapsed, the change in the symbol sequence may be stopped when the predetermined time has elapsed. And, when the combination of symbols at the time of stopping the variation of the symbol row satisfies a specific condition, a predetermined number of medals can be paid out according to the satisfied condition, or the player can acquire a large amount of medals. In addition, a special advantageous state advantageous to the player is generated.

  According to the means 22, any effect of the means 1 to means 20 can be achieved in the pachislot machine.

  Means 23: In any one configuration of Means 1 to 20, “The gaming machine is a gaming machine formed by fusing a pachinko machine and a pachislot machine”. Here, “a game machine in which a pachinko machine and a pachislot machine are fused” means that a plurality of (for example, five) game balls are used as one unit of input medium, and after the input medium is input, the starting operation means A symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is variably displayed in response to an operation of the operation lever (for example, an operation lever), and thereafter, the variation of the symbol string is stopped in response to an operation of a stop operation means (for example, a stop button). If the stop operating means is not operated even after a predetermined time has elapsed, the change in the symbol sequence may be stopped when the predetermined time has elapsed. And, when the combination of symbols at the time of stopping the variation of the symbol row satisfies a specific condition, a predetermined number of medals can be paid out according to the satisfied condition, or the player can acquire a large amount of medals. In addition, a special advantageous state advantageous to the player is generated.

  According to the means 23, in the gaming machine formed by fusing the pachinko machine and the pachislot machine, any one of the effects from the means 1 to the means 20 can be achieved.

  At first glance, there is a game medium in a game machine that does not play a substantial game depending on the medium to be inserted, such as a pachislot machine exemplified above or a game machine in which a pachinko machine and a pachislot machine are fused. However, even with such a gaming machine, it can be assumed that a game played using a game ball or other appropriate article is included in the entire game content. Therefore, even such a gaming machine can be a target of a gaming machine in which a game is played using a gaming medium.

  Thus, according to the present invention, since the stage is made of a colored member, it is possible to easily understand the movement of the game medium rolling in the left-right direction on the stage. Even if the stage is colored, it is located at the boundary between the effect display device and the decoration unit, so that the visibility in the decoration and effect display is not hindered and the entire effect can be clearly seen. Moreover, since the colored stage acts as an accent at the boundary between the effect display device and the decoration unit, the overall decoration can be tightened and the design can be enhanced.

Hereinafter, a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a “pachinko machine”) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 to 9 show a general gaming machine, and a characteristic configuration of the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
[Overall Configuration of Pachinko Machine] A description will be given based on FIGS. 1 and 2.
FIG. 1 is a front view showing the entire front side of the pachinko machine, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which the main body frame is opened on one side of the outer frame of the pachinko machine and the front frame is opened on one side of the main body frame. It is. In FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the decorative member in the game area is omitted.
The pachinko machine 1 includes an outer frame 2, a main body frame 3, a front frame 4, a game board 5, and the like. The outer frame 2 is formed into a vertically long rectangular frame shape by upper, lower, left, and right wooden frame members, and has a lower receiving plate 6 that receives the lower surface of the main body frame 3 at the front lower portion of the outer frame 2. On one side of the front surface of the outer frame 2, the main body frame 3 is attached by a hinge mechanism 7 so as to be opened and closed forward. The outer frame 2 may be formed of a light metal such as resin or aluminum.

[Configuration of Main Body Frame] A description will be given based on FIGS. 1 and 3.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the main frame of the pachinko machine and the game board separated from the front right and diagonally.
The main body frame 3 is configured by integrally molding the front frame body 11, the game board mounting frame 12, and the mechanism mounting body 13 with a synthetic resin material. The front frame body 11 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 (see FIG. 2). A main body frame side hinge device 15 is fixed to the upper and lower portions on one side of the front frame body 11, and a hinge pin and a hinge are connected to the outer frame side hinge device 14 fixed to the upper and lower portions on one side of the outer frame 2. It is mounted so that it can be opened and closed by a hole. That is, the hinge mechanism 7 is configured by the outer frame side hinge tool 14, the main body frame side hinge tool 15, the hinge pin, and the hinge hole.

  On the front side of the front frame body 11, a speaker box portion 16 is integrally formed in the front lower left area of the front frame body 11 positioned below the game board mounting frame 12, and is formed in the front opening portion of the speaker box portion 16. The speaker mounting plate 17 is mounted so as to close the opening. A speaker 18 is mounted on the speaker mounting plate 17. In addition, in the lower region of the front surface of the front frame 11, a firing rail 19 is attached to the upper half of the front frame 11 in an inclined manner. A lower front plate 30 is mounted on the lower half of the lower area of the front surface of the front frame 11. A lower tray 31 capable of storing game balls is provided at a substantially central portion of the front surface of the lower front plate 30, an operation handle 32 is provided on the right side, and an ashtray 33 is provided on the left side. . The lower plate 31 is provided with a ball discharge lever 34 for discharging the game ball downward.

[Configuration of Front Frame] A description will be given based on FIGS. 1 and 2.
The front frame 4 is mounted on one side of the front surface of the front frame body 11 so as to cover a portion extending from the upper end of the front frame body 11 to the upper edge of the lower front plate 30 so as to be opened and closed forward by a hinge mechanism 36. Yes. In addition, a substantially circular opening window 38 through which the game area 37 of the game board 5 can be seen through from the front is formed at a substantially central portion of the front frame 4. Further, a window frame 39 having a rectangular frame shape larger than the opening window 38 is provided on the rear side of the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 50 such as a glass plate or a transparent resin plate is mounted on the window frame 39. . Further, substantially the entire front surface of the front frame 4 is decorated by a front decoration member in which a lamp or the like is provided, and an upper plate 51 is formed at the lower part of the front surface of the front frame 4. Specifically, around the opening window 38, a side decoration device 52 is mounted on the left and right sides, an upper plate 51 is mounted on the lower portion, and an acoustic decoration device 53 is mounted on the upper portion. The side decoration device 52 is mainly configured by a side decoration body 54 in which a lamp substrate is disposed and formed of a synthetic resin material. A plurality of slit-like opening holes that are long in the horizontal direction are arranged in the side decoration body 54 in the vertical direction, and a lens 55 corresponding to a light source disposed on the lamp substrate is incorporated in the opening hole. The acoustic illumination device 53 includes a transparent cover body 56, a speaker 57, a speaker cover 58, a reflector body (not shown), and the like, and these constituent members are assembled together to form a unit. A button 59 that can be operated by the player is provided on the left side of the upper plate 51.

[Configuration of Locking Device] A description will be given based on FIGS. 2 and 3.
A function of locking the main body frame 3 with respect to the outer frame 2 and a function of locking the front frame 4 with respect to the main body frame 3 on the rear side of the free end side opposite to the hinge mechanism 36 of the front frame body 11 The locking device 70 having both of the above is mounted. That is, in this embodiment, the locking device 70 includes a plurality of upper and lower body frame locking hooks 72 that detachably engage with a closing tool 71 provided on the outer frame 2 to lock the body frame 3 in a closed state, From the front of the pachinko machine 1, a plurality of upper and lower door locking hooks 74 that detachably engage with a closing tool 73 provided on the rear side of the front end of the front frame 4 to lock the front frame 4 in a closed state. A cylinder lock 75 that is exposed through the front frame 11 and the lower front plate 30 is provided so that the key can be inserted and unlocked. Then, a key is inserted into the key hole of the cylinder lock 75 and rotated in one direction, so that the engagement between the main body frame locking hook 72 and the closing tool 71 of the outer frame 2 is released, and the main body frame 3 is unlocked. By rotating in the opposite direction, the engagement between the door locking hook 74 and the closing tool 73 of the front frame 4 is released and the front frame 4 is unlocked.

[Configuration of Game Board Mounting Frame] A description will be given based on FIGS. 2 to 4.
FIG. 4 is a rear view showing the entire rear side of the pachinko machine.
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the game board mounting frame 12 of the main body frame 3 is provided on the rear side of the front frame body 11, and the game board 5 is mounted so as to be attachable / detachable from the front. . The game board 5 is formed in a substantially square plate shape having a size to be fitted from the front of the game board mounting frame 12 (see FIG. 9). A guide rail 78 including an outer rail 76 and an inner rail 77 is provided on the board surface (front surface) of the game board 5, and a game area 37 is defined inside the guide rail 78. A predetermined gap is provided between the launch rail 19 and the guide rail 78, and when the launched game ball returns to the guide rail 78, the game ball is discharged from the gap. It is configured to be guided to the lower plate 31. Further, a front structural member 79 made of synthetic resin is attached to the front surface of the game board 5 in the outer region of the guide rail 78.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4, the lower part on the rear side of the game board 5 receives a game ball that has flowed into the various winning devices in a portion extending from the center part to the lower part, and serves as a collective bag for guiding the game ball to a predetermined position. A box mounting base 91 having both the above function and the function as a box mounting portion is provided. A sub-control board box 93 in which a sub-control board 92 such as a sound control board and a lamp control board is housed is mounted on the box mounting base 91 and is superposed on the rear side of the sub-control board box 93. A main control board box 95 in which the main control board 94 is accommodated is mounted. Further, in a state where the box mounting base 91, the sub control board box 93 and the main control board box 95 are respectively mounted on the rear side of the game board 5, the game board 5 is moved from the front of the game board mounting frame 12 of the main body frame 3. The box mounting base 91, the sub control board box 93, and the main control board box 95 are arranged so as not to protrude outward from the outline of the game board 5 so as to be fitted and mounted.

[Configuration of Main Body Frame Mechanism Mounting Body, Ball Tank, and Tank Rail] A description will be given based on FIGS. 7 and 8.
FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the state in which various members are assembled to the main body frame of the pachinko machine from diagonally upper right rear, and FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing the main body frame from diagonally upper right rear.
A tank mounting portion 111, a rail mounting portion 112, a dispensing device mounting portion 113, and the like are formed on the mechanism mounting body 13 of the main body frame 3, and a ball tank 114 is mounted on the tank mounting portion 111. The ball tank 114 is made of a transparent synthetic resin material, and is formed in a box shape opening upward so that a large number of game balls supplied from the island facility can be stored. The storage state of the game balls in the ball tank 114 is visible through the rear side wall of the ball tank 114. In addition, a discharge port 116 for discharging a game ball is formed at the rear corner of the bottom plate portion 115 of the ball tank 114, and the bottom plate portion 115 is formed on an inclined surface inclined downward toward the discharge port 116. .

  The mechanism mounting body 13 of the main body frame 3 is integrally formed with a rail mounting portion 112 so as to approach the tank mounting portion 111 downward, and the rail component 117 is mounted on the rail mounting portion 112 so that the tank rail 118 is configured. That is, in this embodiment, the rail mounting portion 111 is formed in a state where the upper lateral direction portion of the main body frame 3 is recessed by a predetermined depth, and the rear side wall of the recess is used as the front wall portion 119 of the tank rail 118. An inclined rail shelf 120 that is inclined downward from one end (left end toward FIG. 8) to the other end (right end toward FIG. 8) is formed along the lower edge of the recess. An upward surface extending in the lateral direction of the rail shelf 120 is used as a rail receiving portion 121.

  A rail constituting member 117 which is mounted on the rail mounting portion 112 and constitutes the tank rail 118 includes a rear wall portion 122 which forms a rail passage between the rail mounting portion 112 and the front wall portion 119, and an inclined lower plate And a partition wall (both not shown) that project along the center in the front-rear direction of the upper surface of the lower plate part and divide the rail passage into front and rear rows (in this embodiment, front and rear rows). It is formed in preparation. The rail constituting member 117 is attached to the rail attaching portion 112 by an appropriate attachment means, thereby forming a tank rail 118 having a plurality of front and rear rows of rail passages. Then, after the game balls discharged from the discharge port 116 of the ball tank 114 (falling due to its own weight) are received at one end of the rail passages in the front and rear rows of the tank rail 118, the game balls follow the rail passage by their own weight. And rolling toward the other end of the rail passage. Further, in this embodiment, the rail constituent member 117 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin material, whereby the flow state of the game balls in the rail passage is visually recognized through the rear wall portion 122 of the rail constituent member 117. It is possible.

  The front wall portion 119 of the tank rail 118 (rail mounting portion 112) is separated from the first space portion in order to avoid interference with the upper end portion of the rear portion of the equipment (for example, an accessory) protruding to the rear side of the game board 5. It is provided in the state. In this embodiment, the rear end of the rail shelf 120 that is the rear end portion of the main body frame 3 and the rear wall portion of the tank rail 118 are substantially flush with the rear side wall of the ball tank 114. In other words, the tank rail 118 is arranged rearwardly from the rear surface of the game board 5 until the rear wall portion of the ball tank 114 is substantially flush with the rear wall portion of the ball tank 114. As a result, a first space portion is provided between the rear side of the game board 5 and the front wall portion 119 of the tank rail 118 to avoid interference with the rear portion of the equipment (for example, an accessory). .

  Above the tank rail 118, a rectifying body 123 for aligning the game balls flowing in the rail passage without overlapping each other is mounted on the upper portion thereof so as to be swingable about the shaft 124. The rectifier 123 is provided with a weight from the center to the bottom.

[Configurations of Dispensing Device Mounting Unit and Ball Dispensing Device] A description will be given based on FIGS. 7 and 8.
A vertically long paying device mounting portion 113 corresponding to a ball paying device (ball paying unit) 125 described below is formed in the vertical direction of one side of the mechanism mounting body 13 of the main body frame 3. The dispensing device mounting portion 113 is formed in a concave shape having an opening on the rear side. In addition, an opening 127 through which a payout motor 126 (see FIG. 3) of the ball payout device 125 can project is formed at a predetermined position of a back wall portion (not shown) having a stepped shape of the payout device mounting portion 113. Yes.

  In a state where the ball payout device 125 is mounted in the recess of the payout device mounting portion 113, a second space portion is provided between the game board 5 and the first space portion that is substantially at the same level in the front-rear direction. . Thus, the rail passage and the ball passage are arranged at substantially the same level in the front-rear direction. Further, the rear end of the body frame 3, that is, the rear end of the peripheral wall portion of the payout device mounting portion 113, the rear end of the rail shelf 120, the ball tank 114, the tank rail 118, and the ball payout device 125 are substantially the same surface. ing.

  The ball payout device 125 has a vertically long box shape that is substantially the same size as the recess of the payout device mounting portion 113, and is unitized by mounting various components related to payout. The ball payout device 125 is fitted from the rear opening of the recess of the payout device mounting portion 113 and is mounted by appropriate mounting means (for example, mounting means such as an elastic clip, a locking claw, and a screw). It has become.

  Although not shown, the ball payout device 125 is formed by dividing the ball passages having inflow ports respectively communicating with the outlets of the rail passages in the tank rail 118 into a plurality of front and rear rows (for example, front and rear rows). Also, the downstream portions of the front and rear rows of ball passages formed in the interior are bifurcated to form front and rear rows of prize balls, a ball rental ball passage and a ball removal ball passage. In addition, a payout member (not shown) made of a rotating body for distributing and paying out game balls to any of the passages is rotated in the forward and reverse directions at a branch portion between the winning ball and the ball passage for lending and the ball passage for ball removal. It is arranged to be possible.

[Equipment on the lower rear part of the main body frame] A description will be given based on FIGS.
On the rear side of the front frame 11 of the main body frame 3, on one side (left side in FIG. 4) of the rear lower region of the front frame 11 positioned below the game board mounting frame 12, A launching device unit 130 that is assembled with a launching hammer (not shown) for launching a game ball sent to the launching position of the tilted end, a launching motor 128 that operates the launching hammer, and the like, assembled on the mounting substrate 129. Is installed. In addition, a power supply board box 132 that accommodates the power supply board 131 is mounted at a substantially central portion of the rear lower region of the front frame body 11, and the dispensing control board 133 is placed in a state of being superimposed on the rear side of the power supply board box 132. A payout control board box 134 to be accommodated is mounted. The payout control board 133 includes a RAM for storing the number of game balls to be paid out, and transmits a control signal for paying out game balls in accordance with a payout signal transmitted from the main control board 94 to a relay circuit board (not shown). Thus, the operation of the payout motor 126 is controlled.

[Configuration of Rear Cover Body] A description will be given based on FIGS. 4 and 5.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the entire rear side of the pachinko machine from the upper right rear.
The rear end portions of the display device control board box 135 (see FIG. 9) and the main control board box 95 arranged on the rear surface of the game board 5 protrude toward the window opening portion opened in the center portion of the mechanism mounting body 13. . And between the side wall part which comprises one side wall of the window opening part of the mechanism mounting body 13, and the one side wall of the dispensing device mounting part 113 which comprises the other side wall, a substantially square box shape is formed by an opaque synthetic resin material. The formed rear cover body 136 is detachably mounted by a cover hinge mechanism 137.

  The rear cover body 136 is configured integrally with a substantially rectangular rear wall portion 138 and a peripheral wall portion 139 protruding forward from the outer peripheral edge of the rear wall portion 138. Of the peripheral wall portion 139 of the rear cover body 136, the wall portion 139 a on one side is attached and detached from above the hinge holes of the hinge body 140 formed at a total of three positions above and below the side wall portion of the mechanism mounting body 13. A hinge body 142 having a hinge pin 141 that can be fitted downward is integrally formed. Further, of the peripheral wall portion 139 of the rear cover body 136, the other wall portion 139 b has a locking claw that can be elastically engaged with a locking hole formed in one side wall of the dispensing device mounting portion 113. The elastic closing body 143 is integrally formed.

  That is, in the rear cover body 136, the hinge pins 141 of the upper and lower and intermediate hinge bodies 142 are respectively fitted from above the hinge holes of the hinge body 140 of the side wall portion of the mechanism mounting body 13. In this state, the rear cover body 136 is rotated toward the other side of the mechanism mounting body 13 around the hinge pin 141, and the elastic closing body 143 is inserted into the locking hole on one side wall of the dispensing device mounting portion 113. The rear cover body 136 is held in a closed state on the rear side of the mechanism mounting body 13 by being elastically engaged. Then, the rear cover body 136 covers the entire display device control board box 135 (see FIG. 9) on the rear surface of the game board 5 and a portion extending from the substantially middle portion to the upper end of the main control board box 95 by the rear cover body 136. ing. As a result, the board connector of the main control board 94 exposed to the upper part of the main control board box 95 (mainly a board connector for connecting to the display apparatus control board) is hidden from view from behind.

  Further, a portion from the substantially middle portion to the lower end of the main control board box 95 is exposed without being covered by the rear cover body 136. The inspection connector 144 arranged on the main control board 94 is exposed at the lower part of the main control board box 95, and the inspection connector on the main control board 94 is closed with the rear cover body 136 closed. A board inspection device (not shown) can be connected to the connector 144 for inspection.

  A large number of heat radiation holes 145, 146, 147, and 148 are provided in the rear cover body 136, and internal heat is released from the large number of heat radiation holes 145, 146, 147, and 148. . In this embodiment, the rear cover body 136 is provided with a number of slit-like heat radiation holes 145 extending from the peripheral wall portion 139 to the rear wall portion 138, and from the substantially middle height position of the rear wall portion 138 to the upper portion. A large number of elliptical and elliptical heat radiation holes 146 are provided, and a large number of elliptical and elliptical heat radiation holes 147 and a predetermined number of laterally rectangular heat radiation holes 148 penetrate the lower portion of the rear wall 138. It is installed.

  Further, the horizontally elongated rectangular heat radiation hole 148 has a size corresponding to the size and arrangement position of a plurality of parallel seal portions 149 sealed by the seal screw (sealing member) of the main control board box 95. It penetrates the position. As a result, even when the opaque rear cover body 136 is closed, the plurality of parallel sealing portions 149 of the main control board box 95 are exposed so as to be visible at the portion of the heat radiation hole 148. For this reason, even when the rear cover body 136 is closed, the sealing state of the sealing portion 149 of the main control board box 95 can be easily visually confirmed. In addition, since the opaque synthetic resin material can be easily used as a synthetic resin material that is recycled compared to the transparent synthetic resin material, the rear cover body 136 can be manufactured at low cost.

  Of the peripheral wall portion 139 of the rear cover body 136, at a predetermined position (two places on the left and right in this embodiment) of the upper side wall portion 139c, a power cord (not shown) is held in a substantially folded state so as to be appropriately folded. An elastically deformable cord holder 150 extends toward the rear wall surface of the upper tank rail 118 (the rear wall surface of the rail component member 117). A knob for removing the power cord by elastically deforming the cord holder 150 is formed at the tip of the cord holder 150.

  One end of the power cord is detachably connected to the board connector 152 of the distribution board 151, and the power plug at the other end is inserted into a power outlet. As described above, by forming the cord holder 150 integrally with the rear cover body 136 and holding the power cord, the power cord hangs when the pachinko machine 1 is transported and stored, or it may become an obstacle. The trouble which is caught can be prevented.

[Configuration of Sphere Derivative for Lower Plate, etc. at Lower Lower Side of Main Body Frame] A description will be given based on FIGS. 1 and 6.
6 is a perspective view showing a state in which the rear cover body and various control boards are removed from the perspective view of the pachinko machine shown in FIG.
A lower dish ball derivative 153 is attached to the other side portion (hinge portion) of the rear lower region of the main body frame 3 in the recessed portion of the rear stepped portion of the speaker box portion 16. The lower tray ball derivative 153 is used when the game balls paid out to the upper plate 51 through the upper plate connection path (not shown) from the winning ball and rental ball passage of the ball dispensing device 125 are full. The game ball on the upper plate communication path is for guiding the game ball to the lower plate 31.

  In this embodiment, a board box 155 that houses the interface board 154 is mounted on the outer surface of the rear wall of the lower dish ball derivative 153. The interface board 154 is interposed between the ball lending machine installed adjacent to the pachinko machine 1 and the payout control board 133, and transmits / receives a signal related to ball lending between the ball lending machine and the payout control board 133. Electrical connection is possible.

[Configuration of Game Board] The game board will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 10 is an enlarged front view showing the configuration of a pachinko main part in which a game board having a game area and a plurality of units mounted on the game board are assembled, and FIG. 11 shows the pachinko main part from the upper left front. FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing a pachinko main portion from the upper right front, FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a game board having a game area from the upper right front, and FIG. 14 is an exploded pachinko main portion. It is a disassembled perspective view shown from diagonally forward.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the game board 5 has a front component member 211 having a substantially circular opening 210, and a front component member 211 attached to the front side and an opening having the same shape as the front component member 211 (not shown). And a colorless and transparent game area plate 81 which is sandwiched between the front component member 211 and the game board base 212 and closes the opening 210 of the front component member 211 and the opening of the game board base 212. Configured.

  The game area plate 81 has an outer peripheral shape corresponding to the opening of the game board base 212, and the thickness thereof is the minimum necessary thickness (8 that can sufficiently hold the obstacle nail to be laid. 10 mm). This thickness is approximately half the thickness of the game board base 212.

  The game area plate 81 is made of a transparent resin in which a resin material such as polycarbonate resin, polyarylate resin, acrylic resin, and methacrylic resin contains an elastic resin material (in this embodiment, rubber) in a predetermined ratio. As described above, the elastic resin material is included in the resin material constituting the game area plate 81, so that even if a failure nail or the like is placed on the game area plate 81, a crack does not occur, and a flaw caused by a flowing game ball or the like is caused. Can also be suppressed, and as a result, the player's interest can be prevented from decreasing.

  Further, the game area plate 81 is formed of an extruded transparent resin plate, and the direction of extrusion intersects the vertical direction (desirably, the direction of extrusion is about 45 degrees with respect to the vertical direction). To be in the direction of Thus, by forming the extrusion direction of the transparent resin plate constituting the game area plate 81 in the direction intersecting the vertical direction, that is, the extrusion direction is a direction other than the vertical direction, Even when the effect display device 101, the decorative body 84, and the like are arranged behind, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of moire as a result of interference between the game area board 81 and the dot matrix of the effect display device 101, the decorative body 84, and the like. It becomes possible to do. That is, it is possible to prevent the effect display device 101, the decorative body 84, and the like from becoming difficult to see due to moire.

  On the surface of the game area plate 81, a guide rail 78 including an outer rail 76 and an inner rail 77 for guiding a game ball into the opening 210, a main winning port unit 214, a passing gate 790, and the like are attached. A main character 213 having a frame-shaped center character 230 is attached to the opening 82 in which the frame is formed. That is, the game area 37 is defined on the surface of the game area plate 81 surrounded by the opening 210, and a number of obstacle nails (not shown) are provided in the game area 37 in a predetermined gauge arrangement. In addition, the above-mentioned main character 213, the passing gate 790, the main winning a prize opening unit 214, and the like are arranged at appropriate positions in the middle thereof. Note that an out-port 220 is provided at the lowermost center of the game area 37 to discharge game balls that have not won a prize-winning hole or the like from the game area 37. Note that the passage gate 790 is provided with a gate sensor 990 (see FIG. 35) that detects that a game ball has passed through the passage gate 790. Here, the game area board 81 corresponds to the transparent game board of the present invention.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 10 to 12, on the rear side of the game board 5, a frame-like base member 83 and a plurality of decorative bodies 84 attached to the surface of the base member 83 are provided. The lighting unit 85 visible through the transparent game area plate 81, the movable accessory 87 visible through the opening 82 formed in the game area plate 81, and the movable mechanism 88 for driving the movable accessory 87. And the effect display device 101 that is fitted into the window 100 of the movable accessory unit 89 from behind and visible through the opening 82 is assembled.

(About the composition of the main character)
Next, a specific configuration of the main character 213 in the game board 5 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 15 is a perspective view showing the main role from the upper right front, FIG. 16 is a perspective view showing the center role from the oblique front, and FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing the stage of the center role from the upper right front. FIG. 18 is a perspective view showing a state where the coloring member is removed from the stage, and FIG. 19 is a perspective view showing the coloring member obliquely from the front. FIG. 20 is an enlarged perspective view showing the central portion of the stage from the upper right front, and FIG. 21 is an enlarged perspective view showing the central portion of the stage from the upper left rear.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the main character 213 in the game board 5 includes a center character 230 formed in a frame shape, a character display 231 attached to the right front surface of the center character 230 and capable of transmitting light, And a windmill 219 attached to the lower edge of the left side of the accessory 230.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the center accessory 230 includes a frame-shaped center frame 610 made of a colorless and transparent synthetic resin material, an opaque mirror surface member 611 disposed on the upper side of the front surface of the center frame 610, and a center frame. The stage decoration plate 618 is formed of a member of the same color (for example, opaque black) as a stage 164 which will be described later, which is disposed on the front surface of the lower edge portion of 610. By providing a mirror surface member 611 on the front surface of the center frame 610, light passing through the center frame 610 is shielded and light irradiated from the player side is reflected. Here, the center frame 610 corresponds to the ball rolling region member of the present invention.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15, at the left side edge of the center accessory 230, the first warp inlet 105 opened to the outside of the center accessory 230 and the first warp opened to the inside of the center accessory 230. A first warp passage 107 having an outlet 106 and communicating with the first warp inlet 105 and the first warp outlet 106 is formed. Similarly, a second warp passage 162 having a second warp inlet 160 and a second warp outlet 161 is formed below the first warp passage 107 as a warp passage partitioned from the first warp passage 107. Yes. The first warp outlet 106 and the second warp outlet 161 are extended to the vicinity of the lower edge of the center accessory 230 by a work path forming member 163 attached to the lower back of the center accessory 230. The first warp outlet 106 is formed behind the second warp outlet 161 (that is, the side opposite to the player). That is, when a game ball rolling in the game area 37 on the outside (left side) of the center accessory 230 enters the first warp inlet 105 on the upper side, On the other hand, when the ball enters the second warp inlet 160 on the lower side, it is sent to the front side (player side) of the lower edge. Here, the first warp inlet 105 and the second warp inlet 160 correspond to the warp inlet of the present invention, the first warp outlet 106 and the second warp outlet 161 correspond to the warp outlet of the present invention, and the first warp passage 107. The second warp passage 162 corresponds to the warp passage of the present invention.

  Further, the center accessory 230 has a first shelf 165 that can roll a game ball supplied from the first warp outlet 106 of the first warp passage 107 in the left-right direction on the upper surface of the lower edge portion thereof. A stage 164 having a rolling surface 167 including a second shelf 166 capable of rolling the game ball supplied from the second warp outlet 161 of the second warp passage 162 in the left-right direction is provided. . A step 172 is formed between the first shelf 165 and the second shelf 166, and the second shelf 166 is lower than the first shelf 165. That is, the second shelf portion 166 is disposed on the player side with respect to the first shelf portion 165, and is disposed downstream of the first shelf portion 165 in the flow direction of the game ball.

  As shown in FIGS. 20, 21, or 17, the first shelf 165 includes a curved surface 168 that gradually decreases toward the center, and a hill that is provided at the center of the first shelf 165 and is raised upward. Part 169 is formed, and the game ball is repeatedly rolled in the left-right direction along the curved surface part 168, and it is avoided that the game ball having weakened momentum is concentrated on the central part of the first shelf part 165. ing. In addition, a concave guide groove 170 that guides a game ball that rolls in the left-right direction in the first shelf 165 toward the rear is formed in the center of the hill portion 169. A dam portion 173 having a predetermined height that prevents the game ball from being discharged from the first shelf portion 165 toward the second shelf portion 166 is provided upright at the edge portion. In addition, since the dam portion 173 is formed of a colorless transparent member, even when the height of the dam portion 173 is relatively high, the behavior of the game ball rolling on the first shelf portion 165 is not visually blocked. Absent.

  In addition, a ball receiving portion 177 that protrudes rearward from the first shelf portion 165 is formed integrally with the stage 164 at the center portion of the stage 164, and is located on the hill portion 169 of the first shelf portion 165. It is possible to accept a game ball that rolls at, and to enter a first starter device 456 (described later). Thus, since the ball receiving portion 177 is provided so as to protrude from the first shelf portion 165, the first starter device 456 and the stage 164 are associated with each other and roll on the first shelf portion 165. Whether or not the game ball is accepted by the entrance receiving unit 177 can be enhanced. Further, at this time, the reception of the game ball into the ball receiving unit 177 is not hindered by the game ball rolling outside the center accessory 230, and thus occurs when the ball flows down from the optimal position of the stage 164. It is possible to maintain a sense of expectation and to wipe away anxiety due to the loss of expectation. Here, the ball receiving portion 177 corresponds to the winning device receiving portion of the present invention, and the first starting port device 456 corresponds to the starting port device of the present invention.

  The ball receiving portion 177 extends from the first shelf 165 rearward in a substantially horizontal direction and has an arch-shaped guide portion 178 whose bottom surface is opened, and covers the guide portion 178 and extends obliquely upward. And a plate-like upper surface portion 179. For this reason, it is possible to reliably send the game ball that has entered the ball receiving portion 177 along the guide portion 178. That is, even when the game ball entering the ball receiving unit 177 has a strong momentum, it is possible to prevent the ball from deviating from or jumping over from the left and right side surfaces and to smoothly enter the ball. In addition, the arch-shaped guide part 178 is provided so as to protrude upward from the first shelf part 165, but an upper surface part 179 is formed so as to cover the guide part 178, and extends obliquely upward. Since it is provided with an inclination, it is possible to impress a sense of unity with the first shelf 165 and to make the incoming ball receiving portion 177 large and conspicuous by the upper surface portion 179.

  On the other hand, the second shelf portion 166 is formed with a curved surface portion 182 that gradually decreases toward the center side, and the game ball can be repeatedly rolled in the left-right direction. The second shelf 166 may be supplied with game balls directly through the second warp passage 162 or may be supplied with game balls discharged from the first shelf 165. . In addition, a ball guide path 183 that guides the game ball on the second shelf 166 so as to flow down substantially right above the center of the main winning opening unit 214 (see FIG. 13) is provided at the center of the second shelf 166. In addition. The ball guide path 183 is disposed substantially at the center of the second shelf 166 and has a concave ball guide 184 that guides the game ball to the rear side of the second shelf 166, and the second shelf below the ball guide 184. The ball receiving portion 185 that extends to the rear side of the portion 166 and can receive a game ball from above, and the game ball received by the ball receiving portion 185 opens below the ball guide portion 184 and to the front side of the second shelf portion 166. And a ball guiding portion 187 for guiding the ball to flow out from the ball outlet 186. Note that the game ball deviates from the first shelf 165 or the second shelf 166 between the first shelf 165 and the second shelf 166 and at predetermined positions on the front edge of the second shelf 166. A weir portion 188 having a predetermined height that restricts this is partially provided.

  By the way, when the stage is formed of a colorless and transparent member like the center frame 610, it is difficult to visually recognize the behavior of the game ball rolling on the stage. In other words, the decorative body arranged on the back side of the game area board 81 and the behavior of the game ball are overlapped and visually recognized, so that the movement of the game ball becomes difficult to understand, and thus the degree of attention to the behavior of the game ball decreases. However, it is not possible to fully exhibit the effect of the game ball rolling.

  Therefore, in this example, the stage 164 is configured to include a colored member. For this reason, the movement of the game ball rolling in the left-right direction on the stage 164 becomes easy to understand, and the degree of attention to the behavior of the game ball can be increased. Even if the stage 164 is made of a colored member, the stage 164 is located at the boundary between the effect display device 101 and an electrical decoration unit 85 described later, and thus does not block these decorations and effect displays. Moreover, it is possible to emphasize that the effect display device 101 and the illumination unit 85 are separate effect members, respectively, and the overall effect can be tightened. In particular, since the stage 164 is formed of a black opaque member, the movement of the silver or gold game ball rolling on the stage 164 is made easier to understand, and the stage 164 itself is placed on the transparent game area plate 81. Can be suppressed from being too conspicuous.

  The stage 164 will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. The stage 164 includes a colorless and transparent surface material 613 (made of synthetic resin) that forms a rolling surface of the game ball, and a black colored member 614 (synthetic) that is attached to the lower surface of the surface material 613 and visible through the surface material 613. (Made of resin). For this reason, although it is a black member as a whole, it is possible to produce a transparent feeling on the surface, and it is possible to prevent the colorless and transparent game area plate 81 and the colorless and transparent center frame 610 from giving an uncomfortable feeling. The coloring member 614 includes a plurality of coloring pieces 615 arranged apart from each other, and a slit-like window 616 that transmits light through the surface material 613 is formed between the adjacent coloring pieces 615. Are arranged as follows. For this reason, the sense that the stage 164 is an opaque member can be wiped off, and a sense of unity between the stage 164 and the center frame 610 can be enhanced, and as a result, the uncomfortable feeling at the stage 164 can be further reduced. In addition, since the window part 616 is slit shape and is arrange | positioned by the predetermined space | interval, it does not influence so much about the visibility of a game ball. Further, as shown in FIG. 19, each colored piece 615 has a shape corresponding to the first shelf 165 and the second shelf 166, and is arranged over substantially the entire bottom surface of the surface material 613. In addition, the above-described winning device receiving portion 177 is integrally formed with the colored piece 615 disposed in the center.

  A portion of the surface material 613 corresponding to the window portion 616 is formed with an irregular reflection surface 617 that makes the window portion 616 translucent by irregularly reflecting light passing therethrough. For this reason, only light can be emitted without making the shape of the member arrange | positioned under the stage 164 visually.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15, between the first shelf portion 165 and the second shelf portion 166 of the stage 164, more specifically, on the left and right sides of the front edge portion on the player side in the first shelf portion 165, upward. A colorless and transparent stage decoration member 619 that protrudes toward the opposite side is provided. Thereby, a stereoscopic effect can be given to the stage 164, the stage decoration member 619 and the behavior of the game ball can be visually recognized, and the interest in the behavior can be further enhanced. In particular, the stage decoration member 619 protrudes upward, but since it is a colorless and transparent member, it does not block the game ball that rolls on the first shelf 165. In addition, by providing the colorless and transparent stage decoration member 619, it is possible to enhance the sense of unity between the colorless and transparent center frame 610 and the vicinity of the stage 164, and to further reduce the uncomfortable feeling in the stage 164 composed of the colored member.

(About the composition of the main prize opening unit)
Next, the configuration of the main winning a prize opening unit 214 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. First, the main winning opening unit 214 is disposed at a substantially central portion in the left-right direction of the game area 37 below the center accessory 230, and has a pocket-shaped second starting port device 330 that opens upward, and a second starting port device 330. A third starter device 332 that can be closed or opened by a second starter device 330 and a pair of movable pieces 331, and a rectangular shape that is disposed below the third starter device 332 and extends in the left-right direction. An attacker device 335 having an open / close door 334 whose upper side is capable of closing a grand prize opening (not shown) and a grand prize opening, and the diagonally upward so as to be spaced apart from each other. And a general winning opening 336 that opens. Note that each of the second starter device 330 and the third starter device 332 includes a receiving part for receiving a game ball and a ball path for guiding the received game ball. Further, the general winning opening 336 is formed of a cylindrical member whose front end surface protruding to the player side is closed and whose upper surface is opened, and is provided through the game area plate 81. The movable piece 331 is formed of a member having the same color as the stage 164, emphasizes the movement of the movable piece 331 on the transparent game area plate 81, and flows from the stage 164 in relation to the stage 164. It is made aware that the game ball can win a prize at the third start opening device 332. Here, the second start port device 330 and the third start port device 332 correspond to the lower start port of the present invention.

  The main winning port unit 214 further includes a start port opening / closing drive unit (not shown) that opens and closes a pair of movable pieces 331 that open and close the third start port device 332. The start port opening / closing drive unit includes a start port solenoid having a plunger that can be moved back and forth in the front-rear direction, and in a horizontal direction and a left-right direction (a direction along the game board surface) as the plunger moves forward and backward in the start port solenoid. A transmission member that rotates around the extending axis and is capable of moving a protruding pin extending rearward from the pair of movable pieces 331 in the vertical direction.

  Also, a middle start port sensor 358 (see FIG. 35) and a lower start port sensor 358 are separately provided below the start port solenoid, and the second start port device 330 and the third start port device 332 are awarded. The detected game balls pass through the through holes of the middle start opening sensor 358 and the lower start opening sensor 358, respectively, and are detected by the middle start opening sensor 358 and the lower start opening sensor 358, and the lower side of the main winning prize opening unit 214. It is designed to be discharged from the outlet formed in the. Here, the middle starting port sensor 358 corresponds to the second winning state detecting means of the present invention, and the lower starting port sensor 340 corresponds to the first winning state detecting means of the present invention.

  Also, the attacker device 335 of the main winning hole unit 214 includes a large winning hole sensor 370 (see FIG. 35) that detects a game ball that has won the big winning hole, and a rectangular shape that extends in the left-right direction that can close the large winning hole. An open / close door 334 that is pivotally supported on the lower side and is pivotable forward from an upright side, an attacker solenoid (not shown) having a plunger that can be advanced and retracted in the front-rear direction, and the front and rear of the plunger in the attacker solenoid A transmission member that rotates around an axis extending in the horizontal direction and the left-right direction (the direction along the game board surface) as the direction advances and retreats, a prize winning opening sensor 370, the opening / closing door 334, and A casing having a guiding path that supports an attacker solenoid and the like and guides a game ball that has won a prize-winning opening so as to be detected by the prize-winning opening sensor 370 ( Deviation also has a do not) and shown.

  The attacker device 335 has a wider width in the left-right direction than the width when the pair of movable pieces 331 are opened and the third starter device 332 is opened. The game balls are easier to win. In addition, the game ball that enters from the big prize opening and is detected by the big prize opening sensor 370 is discharged as it is below the main prize opening unit 214.

  Further, the main winning opening unit 214 is fixedly attached to the game board base 212 so that the second starting port device 330 is located immediately below the ball outlet 186 (see FIG. 20) in the ball guiding path 183 of the main character 213. The game balls that have flowed out of the ball outlet 183 are arranged so as to increase the possibility of winning the second starting port device 330 of the main winning port unit 214.

(About the lighting unit)
Next, the structure of the electrical decoration unit 85 will be described in detail based on FIGS. 22 is a perspective view showing the electric decoration unit from the upper right front, FIG. 23 is a perspective view showing the base member of the electric decoration unit from the upper right front, and FIG. 24 shows each decorative body provided in the electric decoration unit. FIG. 25 is a cross-sectional view showing a portion of a lighting unit that emits light from a stage decoration member, FIG. 26 is a rear view showing the lighting unit, and FIG. 27 is a partition plate from the lighting unit. FIG. 28 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the center accessory is separated from the upper left rear, and FIG. 28 is a cross-sectional view showing an assembled state of the center accessory and the electrical decoration unit.

  As shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, the base member 83 of the electric decoration unit 85 is formed in a substantially rectangular frame shape having an opening 454 in the center, and a plurality of light emitting substrates 892a on which many LEDs are mounted. ˜892e (see FIG. 36), an inner substrate housing portion 452 that accommodates a light emission control substrate 450 that is connected to the respective light emitting substrates 892a to 892e and emits LEDs based on the gaming state, and a board housing portion 452 It is formed of an attachment portion 453 that extends outward and attaches the electrical decoration unit 85 to the back surface of the game board base 212 in the game board 5. The size of the board accommodating portion 452 substantially matches the size of the opening 210 in the front component member 79 of the game board 5, that is, the size of the game area 37, and the player side passes through the transparent game area plate 81. It is possible to see from. A transparent plate-like partition plate 461 is attached to the center of the base member 83 from the back side, and an opening 454 formed in the base member 83 is closed by the partition plate 461. In other words, the partition plate 461 closes the opening 82 (see FIG. 14) formed in the game area plate 81, and the game ball rolling on the game area 37 passes through the opening 82 to the rear. I try not to jump in.

  By the way, as shown in FIG. 14, in the gaming machine 1 provided with an electrical decoration unit 85 and a partition plate 461 behind the game board 5, and further provided with a movable accessory unit 89 and an effect display device 101 behind them. Since the plurality of units are arranged in the front-rear direction, the depth dimension of the stage 164 cannot be increased. For this reason, when it is going to form the receiving port of the 1st winning path 457 on the stage 164 in the back | inner side rather than the rolling surface 167, the depth dimension of the rolling surface 167 will become relatively narrow, and by extension, the 1st shelf part 165 will be extended. And it becomes difficult to form the second shelf 166. That is, it is difficult to entertain the behavior of the game ball on the rolling surface 167.

  Therefore, in this example, the first winning passage 457 of the first starter device 456 is formed in the base member 83 of the electrical decoration unit 85 assembled at the rear of the game board 5. Specifically, the first entrance passage 457 of the first starter device 456 is formed on the lower inner peripheral edge of the base member 83. As shown in FIG. 28, the first entrance passage 457 is disposed behind the stage 164 and is formed integrally with the base member 83. More specifically, a bowl-shaped guide wall portion 460 that is open on the back side and protrudes toward the stage 164 is formed in the vertical direction with the inlet portion 459 as an upper end. The guide wall portion 460 is formed to be detoured to the left so as not to interfere with the main winning port unit 214 protruding backward from the game area plate 81 (see FIG. 26). Further, the back side of the guide wall 460 is closed by a lid 462 extending downward from the lower end of the partition plate 461. That is, the first entrance passage 457 is formed by a combination of the guide wall portion 460 formed integrally with the base member 83 and the lid portion 462 formed integrally with the partition plate 461. Further, the first entrance passage 457 is provided with an upper start port sensor 416 (see FIG. 26) for detecting that a game ball has entered the first entrance passage 457. Here, the first winning path 457 corresponds to the guiding path of the present invention, and the upper start port sensor 416 corresponds to the first winning state detecting means and the winning state detecting means of the present invention.

  According to this, it is possible to secure the space for arranging the electric decoration unit 85 and the like, and to form the first winning path 457 without reducing the depth dimension of the rolling surface 167. In other words, by forming the first winning path 457 using the electric decoration unit 85, the size of the stage 164 is prevented and the game ball that rolls on the rolling surface 167 is moved to the first rear of the stage 164. It is possible to enter the winning path 457. A partition plate 461 is provided behind the first shelf 165 on the rolling surface 167, and the partition plate 461 forms a part of the first winning path 457. By forming the guide portion on the front side 600 of the lid portion 462 in 461 (see FIG. 27), it is possible to reliably receive the game ball flowing out from the rear end of the stage 164 into the first winning path 457. In other words, if a guiding portion (corresponding to a ball receiving portion) is projected from the partition plate 461 toward the first shelf portion 165, it can be received without deviating from the surroundings of the first winning path 457. Become. It is also possible to form the first winning path and the guiding part only on the front side 600 of the lid 462 in the partition plate 461. In this case, the first winning path 457 and the receiving part are all integrated. The configuration is further simplified.

  However, in this way, in the case where the ball receiving portion together with the first winning path 457 is formed integrally with a component different from the stage 164, that is, the decoration unit 85 and the partition plate 461, the center accessory 230 or The position of the first winning passage 457 and the ball receiving portion with respect to the rolling surface 167 may change due to an assembly error of the electric decoration unit 85 with respect to the game board 5, and in this case, the first winning passage 457 may enter. The ball probabilities vary among individual gaming machines.

  Therefore, in this example, as described above, the ball receiving portion 177 protrudes rearward from the first shelf portion 165 and is formed integrally with the stage 164, and is on the hill portion 169 of the first shelf portion 165. The game ball that rolls in is received by the entrance receiving unit 177 and entered into the first winning path 457. For this reason, the ball receiving portion 177 can be arranged at a fixed position with respect to the first shelf portion 165, and the probability of entering the first winning path 457 can be stabilized. That is, even when an assembly error occurs when the electrical decorating unit 85 is assembled to the center accessory 230, it is possible to prevent variations in the probability of entering the first winning path 457.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 23, at the lower part of the base member 83, there are a recess 464 and a notch 465 that are large enough to accommodate the first starter device 456 that protrudes rearward from the back surface of the game area plate 81. The electrical decoration unit 85 and the first starter device 456 are configured so as not to interfere with each other. In addition, guide passages 466 are formed on the left and right sides of the cutout portion 465 so that the protruding portion of the general winning opening 336 attached to the game area plate 81 of the game board 5 and extending rearward is inserted. It has become. That is, the game ball that has entered the general winning opening 336 is sent to the guide passage 466. Note that a winning state detecting means (not shown) is arranged in the guide passage 466, and is configured to detect that the player has entered the general winning opening 336. In addition, a wiring insertion portion 467 penetrating the base member 83 is formed in the lower left portion of the base member 83, and the electric wire of the gate sensor 990 attached to the game area plate 81 passes through the wiring insertion portion 467 and is an electrical decoration unit 85. It is designed to be wired to the back of the. That is, it is wired straight behind from the gate sensor 990 so that the electric wire is not exposed through the transparent game area plate 81. A cylindrical guide portion 468 (see FIGS. 26 and 27) that communicates with the wiring insertion portion 467 extends rearward from the back surface of the base member 83.

  As shown in FIG. 22, the base member 83 is provided with a special symbol display 470, a holding lamp 472, and a normal symbol display 928. The special symbol display 470 is composed of a 7-segment LED, and lights up according to the winning of a game ball to the first starter device 456 (or the third starter device 332) and the second starter device 330, A special symbol corresponding to each starting port is displayed by a symbol (number or symbol).

  The hold lamp 472 is composed of four LEDs. Each LED is turned off and on, and the first start port device 456 (or the third start port device 332) and the second start port device. The number of start suspensions by winning game balls to 330 is displayed, and up to four start suspensions can be displayed. It should be noted that the special symbol display 470 and the holding lamp 472 protrude as a unit from the base member 83 to the player side, and are fitted into a display window 471 (see FIG. 13) provided on the game area board 81. ing.

  The light emitting substrates 892a to 892e are divided into a frame-shaped substrate housing portion 452, and the upper decorative body 480, right decorative body 481, A left decorative body 482, a lower right decorative body 483, and a lower left decorative body 484 are attached. These decorative bodies 84 are formed with openings and transparent portions that transmit light, and radiate light through these to provide a three-dimensional electric decoration. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 24, the upper decorative body 480 is disposed on the upper side of the base member 83, and extends in a radial manner with a three-dimensional protruding decorative portion 486 that protrudes toward the player side and floats light. A transparent decorative part 488 having a slit part 488a in the periphery and a lens part 488b for diffusing light at the center, a cylindrical tubular light emitting part 489 projecting toward the player side, and a band shape extending in the vertical direction Thus, a translucent belt-like light emitting portion 490 arranged at a predetermined interval in the left-right direction is formed.

  The right decorative body 481 is disposed on the right side of the base member 83, and is formed in a strip shape extending in the left-right direction, and is formed with a translucent strip-shaped light emitting portion 492 disposed at a predetermined interval in the vertical direction. The left decorative body 482 is disposed on the left side of the base member 83 and has a transparent decorative portion 494 having a slit portion 494a that spreads radially and a lens portion 494b that diffuses light in the center, and a cylindrical shape that protrudes toward the player side. A cylindrical light emitting portion 495 and a translucent belt-like light emitting portion 496 formed in a strip shape extending in the left-right direction and arranged at predetermined intervals in the vertical direction are formed.

  The lower right decorative body 483 is disposed in the lower right portion of the base member 83, has a building light emitting portion 497 that has a shape of a building and can transmit light through a window, and is formed in a strip shape so as to extend in the vertical direction. A translucent belt-like light emitting portion 499 arranged at a predetermined interval and a colorless and transparent transparent light emitting portion 500 that projects toward the opening 454 (see FIG. 23) and emits light when irradiated from below are provided. Yes. The building light emitting portion 497 is provided with a through hole 498 communicating with the guide passage 466 (see FIG. 23) of the base member 83, and a general winning opening 336 ( 13) can be inserted. In addition, a dial irradiation unit 510 is provided in the lower part on the front side of the lower right decorative body 483 to irradiate the character display body 231 (see FIG. 15) attached to the game area board 81 from behind. It is like that. Here, as shown in FIG. 25, the transparent light emitting unit 500 is arranged behind the stage 164 and is visible through the opening of the center frame 610. For this reason, it is possible to further enhance the stereoscopic effect and designability of the stage 164 and further increase the attention to the vicinity of the stage 164. Further, since the upward light emitting means 631 provided on the light emitting substrate 892 irradiates the transparent light emitting unit 500 with light from below, the transparent light emitting unit 500 is lit up, and it is possible to enhance the effect. Here, the transparent light emitting unit 500 corresponds to the rear decorative member of the present invention.

  The lower left decorative body 484 is disposed in the lower left part of the base member 83, and is provided with a building light emitting unit 502, a strip light emitting unit 505, and a transparent light emitting unit 506, similarly to the lower right decorative body 483. Further, the lower left decorative body 484 is inserted into the through hole 503 into which the general winning opening 336 is inserted, and the wiring insertion portion 467 (see FIG. 23) formed in the base member 83 and the electric wire of the gate sensor 990 is inserted. A hole 504 is provided.

  In addition, the lower right decorative body 483 and the lower left decorative body 484 (collectively referred to as “lower decorative body”) are more undulated in the front-rear direction than the other decorative bodies (collectively referred to as “upper decorative body”). Yes. That is, the lower decorative body has a large uneven shape. Therefore, the colored stage 164 can be seen as if it is a part of the lower decorative body, and only the stage 164 appears to be raised, that is, on the colorless and transparent game area board 81. Thus, it is possible to prevent the stage 164 from becoming too conspicuous. Since the upper decorative body has a relatively small undulation in the front-rear direction, it can be harmonized with the colorless and transparent center frame 610 and the behavior of the game ball rolling on the game area plate 81 can be easily seen.

  Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 29, a plurality of forward light emitting means 632 for emitting light toward the center frame 610 side is provided in the light emitting substrate 892 at a position behind the center accessory 230. By projecting the light emitted from 632 to the player side through the center accessory 230, it is possible to make the center accessory 230 appear to emit light. That is, it is possible to give the center accessory 230 a function of electric decoration and attract attention to the center accessory 230.

  However, in the case where the light emitting source is arranged immediately behind the light emitting region in the center accessory 230, the light emitting source is attached to a relatively narrow space, or the electric wire connected to the light emitting source is routed inside the center accessory 230. It is necessary to make the structure of the center accessory 230 complicated and difficult to assemble. In addition, the manufacturing cost increases and the burden on the operator increases. In particular, when projecting light of a plurality of colors at the same time, a plurality of light emitting sources must be arranged, which increases the complexity of the configuration and the difficulty of assembly.

Therefore, in this example, a light propagation mechanism that eliminates the complexity of the configuration around the center object 230 and the difficulty of assembly and enables three-dimensional electrical decoration is provided. Hereinafter, the light propagation mechanism 640 will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 29 is a perspective view showing the structure of the portion for propagating light from the light emitting substrate 892 to the center accessory 230, in particular, an exploded view showing the structure obliquely from the front. FIG. 30 is a front view of the center accessory 230 (on the player side). FIG. 31 is a cross-sectional view showing the AA cross section of FIG. 30, and FIG. 32 is a front view showing the configuration of the cylindrical propagation member.

  As shown in FIGS. 29 and 31, the light propagation mechanism 640 is mounted on the light emitting substrate 892, and the first light emitting source 641 and the second light emitting source 642 having different emission colors from each other, and the front surface of the center accessory 230 (player) The first light emitting region 651 and the second light emitting region 652 that receive light from the back side and project toward the player side, and the first light emitting source 641 and the second light emitting source 642 are emitted. A cylindrical tubular propagation member 489 that propagates light to the first light emitting region 651 and the second light emitting region 652 is provided.

  The cylindrical propagation member 489 is made of a transparent member, and is disposed through the decorative body 84 disposed between the light emitting substrate 892 and the center accessory 230. The cylindrical propagation member 489 is roughly divided into a hollow portion 653 inside the inner periphery and a thick portion 654 between the inner periphery and the outer periphery because of the cylindrical shape. The front end (the upper end in the drawing) faces the first light emitting region 651, the rear end of the hollow portion 653 faces the first light emitting source 641, and the front end of the thick portion 654 faces the second light emitting region 652. The rear end of the hollow portion 653 is disposed so as to face the second light emission source 642. That is, the light emitted from the first light emission source 641 is propagated to the first light emission region 651 through the hollow portion 653, and the light emitted from the second light emission source 642 is transmitted to the second light emission region 652 through the thick portion 654. It is configured to propagate. According to this, the light irradiated on the back side of the first light emitting area 651 and the second light emitting area 652 is projected to the player side through the first light emitting area 651 and the second light emitting area 652, and the first light emitting area 651 is emitted. In addition, the second light emitting region 652 appears to shine in different colors. In this example, light emitting diodes that emit point light are used as the first light emitting source 641 and the second light emitting source 642. Each emission color is not particularly limited, but in this example, the first emission source 641 is white and the second emission source 642 is red.

  As described above, the light emitted from the first light emission source 641 and the second light emission source 642 of different colors is propagated to the first light emission region 651 and the second light emission region 652 through the cylindrical propagation member 489. It is possible to dispose the light emitting substrate 892 at a position away from the accessory 230, and the configuration around the center accessory 230 can be prevented from becoming complicated or difficult to assemble. In particular, since two colors of light are propagated simultaneously by one cylindrical propagation member 489, the configuration for propagating the light does not become complicated or large. In addition, since the cylindrical propagation member 489 is disposed through the decorative body 84, even when the large decorative body 84 is provided as in this example, the first light emission source 641 and the second light emission. The light emitted from the source 642 can be reliably propagated to the center accessory 230. Moreover, since the cylindrical propagation member 489 is cylindrical, when the light radiated from the second light emitting source 642 passes through the thick portion 654, it can be made to circulate in the circumferential direction, and around the first light emitting region 651. It can be made to shine with substantially uniform brightness.

  In this example, three second light emission sources 642 are arranged at a predetermined interval in the circumferential direction, and the brightness of the second light emission region 652 is further increased and substantially uniform from the entire circumference of the thick portion 654. The light of the brightness is projected. Further, since the cylindrical propagation member 489 is disposed perpendicular to the light emitting surfaces of the light emitting substrate 892 and the center frame 610, the first light emitting source 641, the second light emitting source 642, the first light emitting region 651, and the second light emitting region 651 are provided. The distance from the light emitting region 652 is the minimum necessary length. In other words, since the length of the cylindrical propagation member 489 can be made as short as possible, attenuation of light propagated by the cylindrical propagation member 489 can be reduced.

  In addition, an inverted truncated pyramid-shaped notch 658 is formed on the tip surface of the thick portion 654 of the cylindrical propagation member 489, that is, the end surface facing the second light emitting region 652. That is, it is cut obliquely so as to gradually become deeper from the outer peripheral edge toward the inner peripheral edge. Therefore, when the light emitted from the second light source 642 and propagated through the thick part 654 is projected from the tip of the thick part 654, it is reflected in the centrifugal direction by the notch 658 and spread radially. . For this reason, even when the thickness of the thick portion 654 is relatively thin (that is, when the diameter is small), the second light emitting region 652 can be formed relatively large, and light is irradiated over the entire second light emitting region 652. Can do. In other words, even when the area of the second light emitting region 652 is relatively large, the cylindrical propagation member 489 can be reduced in diameter, and the decorative effective area of the decorative body 84 can be increased.

  In particular, in this example, the second light emitting region 652 is composed of a plurality of flat surface portions 670 (see FIG. 30) that are formed around the first light emitting region 651 and spread radially, so that the tip of the thick portion 654 is formed. The notch 658 is formed in an inverted truncated pyramid shape so that the light propagated through the thick portion 654 can be reflected radially toward the respective flat portions 670 in the second light emitting region 652. As described above, since the reflection direction is set corresponding to the arrangement of the flat surface portion 670 in the second light emitting region 652, it becomes possible to efficiently irradiate the light to each flat surface portion 670. The illuminance at each flat portion 670 can be increased. In addition, the cylindrical propagation member 489 is disposed between the first light emitting region 651 and the second light emitting region 652 with a gap 659 therebetween. For this reason, it is possible to advance the light in the centrifugal direction until the light reflected by the tip of the thick portion 654 is irradiated on the back surface of the second light emitting region 652, and to irradiate the light over a relatively wide range.

  Further, a lens 671 for projecting the light propagated through the hollow portion 653 to the player side is formed in the first light emitting region 651 of the center frame 610. For this reason, the light flux emitted from the first light emitting source 641 can be diverged and visually recognized, and the first light emitting source 641 that is the center of the light emitting decoration portion can be made more conspicuous. In particular, an annular partition member 672 that surrounds the lens 671 and partitions the lens chamber is formed between the lens 671 and the cylindrical propagation member 489, and thus the first light emitting region 651 and the second light emitting region 652. And the mixing of light of different colors can be suppressed, and the aesthetics by the contrast of the two colors of light can be enhanced. As shown in FIG. 30, the lens 671 is circular in front view, and a plurality of circular grooves 673 arranged concentrically are formed on the surface of the lens 671 on the player side. For this reason, it is possible to prevent a part of the light passing through the lens 671 from being reflected by the plurality of circular grooves 673 so that the shape of the first light emission source 641 is not clearly seen through the lens 671.

  As shown in FIGS. 29 and 31, the cylindrical propagation member 489 is formed integrally with the attachment member 674, and is attached to the back surface of the decorative body 84 in a fixed state via the attachment member 674. Therefore, the cylindrical propagation member 489 can be supported without connecting the end face of the cylindrical propagation member 489 to the light emitting substrate 892 or the center frame 610, and the assembly work is facilitated and the configuration is further improved. It will be easy. In this example, a plurality of light propagation mechanisms 640 including the first light emission source 641, the second light emission source 642, and the cylindrical propagation member 489 are provided. Of the outer periphery of the cylindrical propagation member 489 is visible (see FIG. 12). In particular, as shown in FIG. 29, each decorative body 84 is bent at the end on the opening 454 side toward the rear, and a through hole 676 through which the cylindrical propagation member 489 passes is provided at that portion. For this reason, it becomes possible to directly recognize half or more of the length of the cylindrical propagation member 489, and the cylindrical propagation member 489 can be made to act as the cylindrical light emission part 495 shown in FIG.

  By the way, in the case where a plurality of light emitting regions are provided in the center frame 610, that is, when a plurality of sets of light propagation mechanisms 640 are provided, it is preferable that the protruding heights in the respective light emitting regions are different from each other. Three-dimensional lighting can be performed. In this example, when providing a plurality of sets of light propagation mechanisms 640, the respective cylindrical propagation members 489 are arranged independently of each other, and therefore the lengths of the respective tubular propagation members 489 can be arbitrarily varied. It becomes possible. That is, the light emitting substrate 892 on which a plurality of sets of the first light emitting source 641 and the second light emitting source 642 are mounted has a planar shape, and the protruding positions of the light emitting regions in the center frame 610 are different from each other in a three-dimensional shape. Even so, by setting the lengths of the respective cylindrical propagation members 489 individually, the light emitted from the first light emitting source 641 and the second light emitting source 642 can be reliably supplied to all the light emitting regions. Propagation is possible.

  The light emitting substrate 892 is also provided with a third light emitting source 643 that emits light toward the decorative body 84, while the decorative body 84 receives light emitted from the third light emitting source 643 from the back side. A third light emitting region 675 that emits light toward the player side is provided. According to this, since the light emitted from the light emitting substrate 892 is not only propagated to the center frame 610 but also irradiated to the light emitting region of the decorative body 84, further three-dimensional electrical decoration can be performed. Thus, the design can be further enhanced. In the third light emitting region 675, a lens portion similar to the lens 671 formed on the center frame 610 is formed.

(About movable accessory unit)
Next, the movable accessory unit 89 will be described in detail based on FIG. 33 and FIG. FIG. 33 is a perspective view showing the movable accessory unit 89 from the upper right front, and FIG. 34 is an explanatory view showing the movable accessory 87 and the movable mechanism 88 in the movable accessory unit 89.

  As shown in FIG. 33, the movable accessory unit 89 includes a movable accessory 87 that is visible through the opening 82 (see FIG. 14) of the game area plate 81, and a movable mechanism for operating the movable accessory 87. The unit 88 and the irradiation means 570 for irradiating light from the side to the movable accessory 87 are provided, and are accommodated in a resin case 520. The case 520 is a box-shaped housing having a rectangular opening 521 at the center and an open front surface (that is, the player side), a movable object storage chamber 522 for storing the movable accessory 87, and a movable mechanism section. 88 includes a first mechanism housing chamber 523 and a second mechanism housing chamber 524 that house a part of 88, and a substrate housing chamber 526 that houses a light emission control substrate 525 for operating the irradiation means 570. . Further, on the left side of the substrate housing chamber 526, a cylindrical guide portion 527 into which a guide portion 468 (see FIG. 27) protruding rearward from the back surface of the base member 83 is protruded forward and penetrates the case 520. Is formed. In addition, a black display device frame 528 serving as a screen frame of the effect display device 101 attached to the back surface of the movable accessory unit 89 is attached to the peripheral portion of the opening 521.

  The movable combination 87 includes a horizontal bar-shaped operation rod 530 extending in the horizontal direction, a vertical bar-shaped operation rod 531 orthogonal to the horizontal operation rod 530 and extending in the vertical direction, a horizontal operation rod 530, and a vertical operation. A cylindrical target indicator 532 is provided at the intersection of the collar 531 and points to an effect image displayed on the effect display device 101. The target indicator portion 532 includes a cylindrical movable main body portion 532a and an indicator display portion 532b that has a diameter larger than that of the movable main body portion 532a and closes the front surface of the movable main body portion 532a, and the peripheral surface of the movable main body portion 532a. Are formed with two sets of openings, through which the horizontal operation rod 530 and the vertical operation rod 531 are inserted, with their positions shifted in the front-rear direction. That is, the target indicator 532 is provided at the intersection of the horizontal operation rod 530 and the vertical operation rod 531 and can slide in the length direction with respect to the horizontal operation rod 530 and the vertical operation rod 531. Therefore, by moving the horizontal operation rod 530 and the vertical operation rod 531 separately in the Y-axis direction and the X-axis direction, the target indicator portion 532 can be moved to any position on the plane facing the player. (See FIG. 34).

  As shown in FIG. 34 (a), as the movable mechanism 88 for operating the horizontal operation rod 530, a first motor 540 that is disposed in the first mechanism housing chamber 523 and can be rotated forward and reverse, and a movable object housing chamber. A first rotary shaft 542 provided horizontally in the upper part of 522 and rotatably supported; a first power transmission mechanism 541 that connects the first motor 540 and the first rotary shaft 542 to rotate the first rotary shaft 542; It comprises. In addition, a pair of first drive pulleys 543 are fitted to both ends of the first rotation shaft 542 and are configured to rotate integrally with the first rotation shaft 542. A pair of first driven pulleys 544 are rotatably supported below the movable object storage chamber 522 with respect to the first drive pulley 543, and further, the first drive pulley 543 disposed on the right side and the first drive pulley 543 are An endless first belt 545 is wound around the driven pulley 544 and the first driving pulley 543 and the first driven pulley 544 disposed on the left side. Further, on the inner peripheral surface of the first belt 545, strip-shaped protrusions that cross the first belt 545 are formed at a predetermined interval, and the first connecting member is configured to sandwich a part of the first belt 545. 547 is attached. The first connecting member 547 is attached so as to engage with the protrusion formed on the inner peripheral surface of the first belt 545 and not slide in the feeding direction of the first belt 545. On the inner surface of the first connecting member 547, a receiving hole (not shown) into which the end of the horizontal operation rod 530 can be inserted is formed, and the horizontal operation rod 530 is disposed on both the left and right sides. Both ends are supported by being fitted into the receiving hole portions of the pair of first connecting members 547, respectively. For this reason, when the first rotating shaft 542 is rotated by the first motor 540, the first connecting members 547 are moved in the vertical direction via the first belts 545 arranged on the left and right sides, and the horizontal operation rod 530 is disposed. Will move in the vertical direction (Y-axis direction) while maintaining the horizontal direction. Each of the first connecting members 547 is fitted to the pair of first guide rods 548 fixed to the right and left sides of the movable object storage chamber 522 so as to be slidable in the vertical direction. This eliminates the back-and-forth swing in the setting operation rod 530 and enables stable movement. In addition, a first tension mechanism 549 is provided in the vicinity of the first driven pulley 544, and an appropriate tension is applied to the first belt 545 by urging the first driven pulley 544 downward. It has become.

  Further, as the movable mechanism 88 for operating the vertical operating rod 531, a mechanism similar to the above mechanism is provided. That is, as shown in FIG. 34B, the second motor 560 disposed in the second mechanism housing chamber 524, the second rotating shaft 562 provided in the vertical direction on the right side of the movable object housing chamber 522, and these And a second power transmission mechanism 561 that rotates the second rotating shaft 562. A pair of second drive pulleys 563 are fitted to both ends of the second rotation shaft 562 so as to rotate integrally with the second rotation shaft 562. A pair of second driven pulleys 564 is rotatably supported on the left portion of the movable object storage chamber 522, and further, a second driving pulley 563 and a second driven pulley 564 that are arranged on the upper side, and a lower side. An endless second belt 565 is wound around the second driving pulley 563 and the second driven pulley 564, respectively. Moreover, the 2nd connection member 567 is attached so that a part of 2nd belt 565 may be clamped. The inner surface of the second connecting member 567 is formed with a receiving hole portion (not shown) into which the end of the vertical operation rod 531 can be fitted, and the vertical operation rod 531 is a pair disposed on the left and right. The second connecting member 567 is supported by fitting both ends into the receiving hole portion. For this reason, when the second rotating shaft 562 is rotated by the second motor 560, the respective second connecting members 567 move in the left-right direction via the second belt 565 disposed above and below, and the vertical operation rod 531 is moved. Will move in parallel in the horizontal direction (X-axis direction) while maintaining the vertical direction. Each of the second connecting members 567 is fitted and inserted into a pair of second guide rods 568 fixed to the upper side and the lower side of the movable object storage chamber 522, thereby causing the longitudinal operation rod 531 to move in the front-rear direction. Shake is eliminated and stable movement is possible. Further, a second tension mechanism 569 is provided in the vicinity of the second driven pulley 564, and by urging the second driven pulley 564 toward the left side, an appropriate tension is applied to the second belt 565. It has become.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 33, the movable object storage chamber 522 is provided with irradiation means 570 that is disposed along the outer periphery of the movable object storage chamber 522 and emits light toward the movable accessory 87. Specifically, a plurality of LEDs are arranged in a line on the substrate, and an upper LED substrate 575 that emits light from above the horizontal operation rod 530 and light from below the horizontal operation rod 530 are irradiated. The lower LED substrate 576 includes a right LED substrate 577 that emits light from the right side of the vertical operation rod 531, and a left LED substrate 578 that emits light from the left side of the vertical operation rod 531. The horizontal operation rod 530 and the vertical operation rod 531 are made of a white resin member, and have a substantially triangular shape with a pointed tip toward the player side. That is, it is formed in a triangle so that the light emitted from the side is reflected to the player side. Further, the movable main body 532a of the target indicator portion 532 is formed of a light-transmitting member, and reflects the light passing through the inside so that it can be seen from the player side.

[Functional Configuration of Main Substrate and Peripheral Substrate] A description will be given based on FIGS. 35 and 36.
35 and 36 are block diagrams schematically showing the control configuration. In these drawings, the thick line arrows indicate the connection and direction of the power source, and the thin line arrows indicate the connection and direction of the signal. The control of the pachinko machine 1 of this example is roughly divided into a group of main boards 810 (shown in FIG. 35) and a group of peripheral boards 811 (shown in FIG. 36). The group controls gaming operations (winning detection, winning judgment, special symbol display, prize ball payout, etc.), and the group of peripheral boards 811 performs staging operations (light emitting decoration, sound output, liquid crystal display, decoration body operation, etc.) ) Is controlling.

  As shown in FIG. 35, the main board 810 includes a main control board 94 and a payout control board 133. The main control board 94 includes a CPU 812 as a central processing unit, a ROM 813 as a read-only memory, and a RAM 814 as a readable / writable memory. The CPU 812 controls various games performed in the pachinko machine 1 by executing a control program stored in the ROM 813, and creates a command signal to be output to the peripheral board 811 or the payout control board 133. The RAM 814 temporarily stores information such as various data and input signals generated in various processes executed by the main control board 94. The main board 810 is connected to the power supply board 131 via the power supply relay terminal plate 860, and operating power is supplied from the power supply board 131.

  The input interface of the main control board 94 includes an upper starter sensor 416 that detects a winning state for the first starter device 456, a middle starter sensor 358 that detects a winning state for the second starter device 330, and a first starter sensor 358. A lower start port sensor 340 for detecting a winning state to the three start port devices 332 and an all winning port winning number counting sensor 870 for counting the number of winnings for all winning ports are connected. Further, a gate sensor 990 that detects that a game ball has passed with respect to the passing gate 790 and a right general prize that detects that a game ball has won the right general prize opening 336 via the panel relay terminal plate 866. The mouth sensor 417a is connected to a left general prize opening sensor 417b that detects that a game ball has won a prize in the left general prize opening 336, and a large prize opening relay terminal board 867 connected to the panel relay terminal board 866 is connected. A special prize opening sensor 370 is connected to the terminal. Detection signals are input to the main control board 94 from these sensors. Also connected to the input interface of the main control board 94 are an inner frame opening switch 862 for detecting the opening state of the front frame body 11 and a door opening switch 863 for detecting the opening state of the front frame 4.

  On the other hand, a normal symbol / special symbol display substrate 869 is connected to the output interface of the panel relay terminal board 866 via a symbol limiting resistor substrate 868. The main control substrate 94 allows the normal symbol display 928 (FIG. 56). And a special signal display 470 can output a drive signal. Further, an attacker solenoid 372 for driving the attacker device 335 and a starter solenoid 352 for driving the movable piece 331 are connected to the output interface of the special winning opening relay terminal plate 867. From the main control board 94, these are connected. A drive signal is output.

  On the other hand, the payout control board 133 includes a CPU 815 as a central processing unit, a ROM 816 as a read-only memory, and a RAM 817 as a readable / writable memory. The payout control board 133 processes the command signal input from the main control board 94 and outputs a drive signal to the ball payout device 125 and the launch motor 128 connected to the launch control board 865. Thereby, the ball payout device 125 pays out the game ball according to the drive signal, and the launch motor 128 can fire the game ball according to the drive signal. Note that bi-directional communication is performed between the main control board 94 and the payout control board 133 via respective input / output interfaces. For example, when the main control board 94 transmits a prize ball command, it responds to this. An ACK signal is returned from the payout control board 133 to the main control board 94. The payout control board 133 is also connected with a lower pan full switch 864 for detecting that the game balls stored in the lower plate 31 are full. “Notice of removal from the dish 31” is notified.

  In addition, an external terminal board 861 is connected to the main control board 94 and the payout control board 133, and the first start port device 456, the second start port device 330, the third start port device 332, and the prize winning port are connected. Various information such as a winning state, a variation state of a normal symbol / special symbol, and a gaming state based on a lottery result are output to a hall computer or the like provided in a gaming facility.

  On the other hand, the peripheral substrate 811 includes a peripheral control substrate 830 and a liquid crystal control substrate 832 as shown in FIG. Communication between the main control board 94 and the peripheral control board 830 is performed in only one direction between the input / output interface and the input interface. The command is sent to but not the other way around. In addition, the power for operation is supplied from the power supply board 131 to the peripheral board 811 via the power supply relay terminal plate 860.

  The peripheral control board 830 also has electronic components such as a CPU 834, a ROM 835, and a RAM 836, and a predetermined effect control program can be executed by these electronic components. In addition, the peripheral control board 830 is provided with a ROM 883 that stores a sound source that is the basis of voice and music, and a sound source IC 882 that outputs the sound and music according to the production content based on the sound source stored in the ROM 883. It has been. Note that bidirectional communication is performed between the peripheral control board 830 and the liquid crystal control board 832 with each input / output interface.

  On the other hand, a liquid crystal display (LCD) as an effect display device 101 is connected to the liquid crystal control board 832, and the liquid crystal control board 832 processes a command signal transmitted from the peripheral control board 830 to produce an effect display device. A drive signal is output to 101. More specifically, the liquid crystal control board 832 includes a CPU 851, a RAM 857, a ROM 854, a VDP 884, and an image ROM 885. The CPU 851 receives the command signal sent from the peripheral control board 830 via the input interface and performs arithmetic processing based on the command to control the VDP 884. The RAM 857 provides a work area for the CPU 851 and temporarily stores information included in the display command. The ROM 854 holds a program for the CPU 851 (for display control).

  A VDP (video display processor) 884 is a drawing circuit that directly operates an LCD driver (liquid crystal driving circuit) incorporated in the effect display device 101. A register is provided in the VDP 884 so that the operation mode of the VDP 884, setting information of various display functions, and the like can be held. Then, the CPU 851 rewrites various information held in this register, whereby the display mode in the effect display device 101 can be variously changed. The image ROM 885 is a nonvolatile memory that stores various image data, and stores bitmap image data of various display designs, JPEG image data for a background image, and the like.

  In addition, an electrical decoration control board 890 is connected to the peripheral control board 830, and further, an accessory drive control board 891 is connected to the electrical decoration control board 890, and a board housing portion of the electrical decoration unit 85. A plurality of light emitting substrates housed in 452, specifically, an upper light emitting substrate 892 a provided corresponding to the upper decorative body 480, a right light emitting substrate 892 b provided corresponding to the right decorative body 481, and a left decorative body The left light emitting substrate 892c provided corresponding to 482, the lower right light emitting substrate 892d provided corresponding to the lower right decorative body 483, and the lower left light emitting substrate 892e provided corresponding to the lower left decorative body 484 are connected. ing. Further, the accessory drive control means 891 includes a first motor 540, a second motor 560, an upper LED substrate 575, a lower LED substrate 576, and a right LED substrate 577 housed in the case 520 of the movable accessory unit 89. , And the left LED substrate 578 are connected to each other. Further, the accessory drive control means 891 includes a first motor sensor 540 a and a second motor sensor 540 a that detect the movable positions of the horizontal operation rod 530 and the vertical operation rod 531 based on the rotational positions of the first motor 540 and the second motor 560. A motor sensor 540b is also connected.

  Next, an example of control processing executed by the main control board 94 (especially the CPU 812) will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 37A is a flowchart showing an example of the main process executed by the CPU 812 mounted on the main control board 94, and FIG. FIG. 38 is a flowchart illustrating an example of timer interrupt processing. FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol / special electric accessory control process. FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the start opening winning process. FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the variation start process. FIG. 42 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variable display pattern setting process. FIG. 43 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the changing process. FIG. 44 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the big hit game start process. FIG. 45 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the small hit game start process. FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing an example of the special electric utility jackpot control process. FIG. 47 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the special electric accessory small hit control process. The timer interrupt process is executed at a predetermined timing (every 4 ms in this embodiment) by the CPU 812 mounted on the main control board 94.

  As shown in FIG. 37A, when the supply of power to the pachinko machine 1 is started, the CPU 812 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 814 is normal (a set value when a power failure occurs). If normal, the backup data stored in the RAM 814 is used. Executes processing to restore the power outage (power recovery processing), and if the backup data is abnormal, clears RAM 814 and performs CPU peripheral device settings (normal initial settings: interrupt timing settings, etc.) . If the power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is stopped during the game, the current gaming state is stored in the RAM 814 as backup data. If the RAM erase switch for instructing clearing of backup data stored in the RAM 814 is turned on in the power-on process, the RAM 814 is cleared and normal initialization is performed. If no backup data is stored in the RAM 814 mounted on the main control board 94 during the power-on process, the RAM 814 is cleared and normal initialization is performed. In the power-on process, a process of setting a power-on command indicating that the main control board 94 is activated to the peripheral control board 830 when normal initial setting is executed is also executed. The power-on command notifies the peripheral control board 830 that the main control board 94 has been activated. Note that the backup data is also stored in the RAM 814 when the power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is stopped (when the power is turned off) when the amusement store is closed or the like, and 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 812 starts a loop process that repeatedly executes each process for gaming. At the start of this loop processing, the CPU 812 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 becomes equal to or lower than the predetermined power supply voltage, a power failure notice signal indicating that the supply of the power supply voltage from the power supply board to the main control board 94 is stopped. Sent. Then, when the power failure notice signal is detected by the CPU 812 mounted on the main control board 94 in step S2, a process at the time of occurrence of power interruption is executed (step S4). When the power interruption occurs, the processing of the gaming machine is in the state before the power failure when the power supply voltage (24V in this embodiment) supplied to the power supply board after the power failure is restored (hereinafter referred to as power recovery). This is a process of storing the state at the time of the power outage as backup data in the RAM 814 in order to start from the beginning. Although the processing content will be described later, in the present embodiment, as shown in the figure, the processing at the time of power failure occurrence is not an interrupt processing, but as a 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, the random number update process 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. 37 (b) is a flowchart showing an example of the process at the time of power-off occurrence (step S4). As described above, the power failure occurrence process is a process executed when a power failure warning signal is detected in the main process. First, the CPU 812 performs an interrupt prohibition setting so that the interrupt process is not executed (step S4a). Then, the checksum of the RAM 814 is calculated and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 814 (step S4b). This checksum is used to check whether or not the contents of the RAM 814 before the power failure is retained at the time of power recovery.

  Next, the CPU 812 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 814 (step S4c). When the above processing is completed, the CPU 812 prohibits access to the RAM 814 (step S4d) and enters an infinite loop to prepare for the stop of power supply. In this process, if the power supply voltage becomes unstable due to a very short power failure, etc. (hereinafter referred to as “instantaneous power interruption”), the process at the time of the occurrence of a power interruption has started. Since the power supply voltage is not stopped, there is a possibility that it is impossible to return from the infinite loop in the above processing. In order to avoid such an adverse effect, the CPU 812 of the present 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. 37 is entered, a reset is applied after a predetermined period of time, and the CPU 812 is activated in the same process as when the power is turned on.

  FIG. 38 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 812 mounted on the main control board 94 during the execution of the main process. In the timer interrupt process, the CPU 812 executes the process from step S11 to step S18 after executing the register saving process (step S10). In the switch input process of step S11, a process of monitoring the detection signal of the above-described switches (gate switch, start port sensor, count sensor, general winning switch, etc.) is executed. In the random number update process 1 in step S12, 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. In the payout operation process in step S13, a payout command for instructing the payout control board 133 to pay out the game ball is set based on the signal detected in the switch input process (step S11).

  In the normal symbol / ordinary electric accessory control process of step S14, the normal symbol is changed based on the progress of the game, and the ordinary electric accessory (that is, the movable piece 331 opened and closed by the start opening solenoid 352) is changed. The control is executed to change the open / close state of the third starter device 332. In the special symbol / special electric accessory control process in step S15, the special symbol display 470 displays the first special symbol and the second special symbol variably on the basis of the progress of the game, or the special electric accessory (that is, the attacker solenoid). The door 334 (the attacker device 335) that is opened and closed by the 372 is controlled to execute processing for changing the open / closed state of the special winning opening. In the output data setting process of step S16, 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 a special figure start memory lamp (not shown), Etc. In the command transmission process of step S17, a process of transmitting the effect command to the peripheral control board 830 is executed. In the command transmission process, a process of transmitting the power-on command set in the power-on process (step S1) to the peripheral control board 830 when power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is started is also performed. When the process from step S11 to step S17 is executed, a register restoration process (step S18) is executed, and the process ends.

  Here, various random numbers that are updated by the CPU 812 mounted on the main control board 94 in the random number update process 1 (step S12) and the random number update process 2 (step S3) described above will be described. 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 a big hit gaming state (including “small hit” described later) (big hit determination), the big hit determination Is a random number for a big hit symbol used to determine whether or not to make a promiscuous big hit when it is determined that a big hit gaming state will be generated (special variation determination), special when it is determined that a big hit gaming state will be generated in the big hit determination Random for jackpot symbol used to determine the symbol to stop the symbol, used to determine whether or not to release with a reach mode when it is determined that the jackpot gaming state does not occur in the jackpot determination (reach determination) Reach determination random number, a variation table used to determine the variation display pattern (variation time) of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 470 Pattern random (random number change time), whether or not the determination ordinary per determining random number used in the (usually lottery per determination) for controlling the movable piece 331 in an open state, and the like. In this example, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to generate a small hit gaming state using a big hit determination random number. It is also determined whether or not to make a probability variation jackpot (the probability that a specific profit is given is set higher than usual) using a jackpot symbol random number. Note that 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 to be displayed by the effect display device 101 may be determined.

  Among these random numbers, in the random number update process 1, a big hit determination random number related to occurrence of the big hit gaming state, a big hit symbol random number, and a normal symbol per random determination random number related to whether or not the movable piece 331 is controlled to be opened. Update. That is, the random number used for the determination relating to the occurrence of the big hit gaming state and whether to control the movable piece 331 to the open state is updated every 4 ms as a predetermined timing. By doing in this way, the probability (probability to determine that the big hit gaming state is generated, probability to determine that the movable piece 331 is controlled to the open state) in a predetermined period with each random number can be made constant. It is possible to prevent a disadvantageous situation. 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 normal lottery.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol / special electric accessory control process (step S15). In the special symbol / special electric accessory control process, the CPU 812 executes the processes from step S20 to step S90. In the starting port winning process in step S20, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the first starting port device 456 (or the third starting port device 332) or the second starting port device 330. Execute processing to update the hold status. In the variation start process of step S30, the number of starting memories (holding number) in each big hit lottery is confirmed, and if the number of starting memories (total number of starting memories) is not 0, the corresponding special symbol variation display is started. Make settings for As will be described in detail later, 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, whether or not to be a promising big hit is determined. In the variation pattern setting process in step S40, settings related to variation display of each special symbol and each decorative symbol are performed. More specifically, as will be described later, specifically, a variable display pattern of each special symbol is determined, and a variable time (first special symbol display 390a and second special symbol display) set in correspondence with the variable display pattern. In 390b, the time from when the special symbol variation display is started to when it is stopped is set in the timer.

  In the changing process of step S50, the timer set with the changing time in the changing display pattern setting process (step S40) is monitored, and the first special symbol display 390a or the second special symbol display is performed based on the time-out of the timer. A process of stopping the special symbol variation display in the device 390b (corresponding to the special symbol display 470) is performed. At this time, if it is determined in any one of the big win lotteries in the variation start process (step S30), the processing selection flag is updated to “3”, and the small win game state is set in the same lottery. If the determination is made, the process selection flag is updated to “4”, and if it is not determined to be the big hit or small hit gaming state, the process selection flag is updated to “0”.

  In the jackpot game start process in step S60, settings for starting the jackpot game state are performed. Specifically, as described later, the number of times the attacker device 335 is opened, the opening time, and the like are set according to the type of jackpot. In addition, in the small hit game start process in step S70, setting for starting the small hit game state is performed. Specifically, as described later, the number of times the attacker device 335 is opened in a small hit, the opening time, and the like are set. In the special electric utility jackpot control process in step S80, the winning prize opening is opened, and the attacker device 335 is closed when a predetermined number of game balls have won the winning prize opening or when a predetermined period has elapsed. Process. In addition, if the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state has not reached the predetermined number, the processing for opening the attacker device 335 is performed again. When the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state has reached the predetermined number, the processing selection flag Is updated to “5”. In addition, after the number of rounds reaches a predetermined number, processing for generating a probability variation state and a short-time gaming state is executed. In the special electric accessory small hit control process in step S90, the big prize opening is opened, and the attacker device 335 is closed when a predetermined number of game balls have won the big prize opening or when a predetermined period has elapsed. Process to do. As will be described in detail later, the opening of the big prize opening in the special electric accessory small hit control process is such that the profit to the player is extremely low compared to the special electric accessory big hit control process (step S80). Is set. Next, specific processing in steps S20 to S90 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 40, in the start opening winning process, first, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is output from the middle start opening sensor 358, and when the detection signal is output from the middle start opening sensor 358, It is determined that the game ball has won the second starter device 330 (YES in step S201), and if the detection signal from the middle starter sensor 358 is not output, the game ball has won the second starter device 330. NO (NO in step S201). When it is determined in step S201 that the game ball has won the second starter device 330, various random numbers for the second big hit lottery (random numbers for big hit determination, random numbers for big hit symbols, etc.) are acquired and provided in the RAM 814. It is determined whether or not the value of the second reserved ball number counter is less than 4 which is the upper limit value (step S202). Then, if the second reserved ball number counter is less than 4 in step S202, a second start hold storage process (step S203) and a hold history update process (step S204) are executed. These processes will be described later. If the value of the second reserved ball number counter is 4 in step S202, the second start hold storage process and the hold history update process are not executed.

  On the other hand, when the detection signal is not output from the middle start port sensor 358 in step S201 (NO in step S201), or when the value of the second reserved ball number counter is 4 (NO in step S202). Then, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the first starter device 456 or the third starter device 332 (step S205). Specifically, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is output from the upper start port sensor 416 or the lower start port sensor 340. When it is determined in step S205 that the game ball has won the first starter device 456 or the third starter device 332 (YES), various random numbers for the first big hit lottery are acquired and the first random number provided in the RAM 814 is obtained. It is determined whether or not the value of one reserved ball number counter is less than 4 which is the upper limit value (step S206). If the first held ball number counter is less than 4 in step S206, the first start hold storage process (step S207) and the hold history update process (step S208) are executed. If the value of the first reserved ball number counter is 4 in step S206, the first start hold storage process and the hold history update process are not executed.

  As shown in FIG. 41, in the change start process, first, it is determined whether or not the process flag is “0”. If it is “0” (YES in step S301), the processes after step S302 are executed. If it is not “0” (NO in step S301), the variation start process is terminated. In step S302, it is determined whether or not the values of the two reserved ball number counters (the first start memory number and the second start memory number) corresponding to the special symbol indicators 390a and 390b are “0”. . The sum of the values of the two reserved ball number counters indicates the number of random number values stored in the start memory storage area (special symbol random number storage means 940 (see FIG. 58)). If the values of both the held ball number counters are “0” (YES), it is determined that the starting conditions for the first big hit lottery and the second big hit lottery are not satisfied, and the routine proceeds to step S317.

  On the other hand, if the value of any of the held ball number counters is not “0” in step S302 (NO), the start memory transfer process is executed (steps S303 to S311). As shown in FIG. 58, the special symbol random number storage means 940 is provided with eight storage areas (storage area [1] 940a to storage area [8] 940h). That is, eight storage areas 940a to 940h are provided, which are respectively associated with the value of the total start memory number (“1” to “8”), which is the sum of the first start memory number and the second start memory number. It has been. Each of the storage areas 940a to 940h stores a big hit determination random number storage area 946 for storing a big hit determination random number, a big hit symbol random number storage area 947 for storing a big hit symbol random number, and a special symbol determination flag. And a special symbol determination flag storage area 948. As the special symbol determination flag, “0” indicating that the stored random number is a random number related to the first special symbol (first lottery) and “2” indicating that the random number is related to the second special symbol (second lottery) “ 1 "is set. In the start memory transfer process, first, the symbol to be changed next based on the special symbol determination flag stored in the special symbol determination flag storage region 948 of the storage area [1] 940a is the second special symbol. Whether or not (step S303). If it is not the second special symbol, that is, if it is the first special symbol (NO in step S303), each of the nth (n is a natural number of 2 or more) storage areas (storage area [2] 940b to storage area [8] A process (step S304) for shifting various random numbers stored in 940h) to the (n-1) th storage area (storage area [1] 940a to storage area [7] 940g), and storage area [1 ] The process (step S305) which acquires the random number regarding the 1st special symbol memorize | stored in 940a is performed. In addition, “1” is set to the special symbol variation flag (step S306), and a process of subtracting “1” from the reserved ball number counter corresponding to the first special symbol is executed (step S307).

  On the other hand, when the next variable symbol that is determined based on the special symbol determination flag stored in the special symbol determination flag storage region 948 of the storage area [1] 940a is the second special symbol (step S303). As in step S304, various random numbers stored in the nth storage areas (storage area [2] 940b to storage area [8] 940h) are stored in the (n-1) th storage area (storage area [ 1] 940a to storage area [7] 940g) (step S308), and a process of acquiring random numbers related to the second special symbol stored in storage area [1] 940a (step S309). Execute. Further, “2” is set to the special symbol variation flag (step S310), and a process of subtracting “1” from the reserved ball number counter corresponding to the second special symbol is executed (step S311).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the probability variation function is in operation, that is, whether or not the probability variation state has a high probability (step S312). If not the probability variation state (NO in step S312), the probability variation is not activated. Jackpot determination table, i.e., a table with a low probability of being a jackpot, on the other hand, in the case of a probability fluctuation state (YES in step S312), the table at the time of probability fluctuation operation, i.e., the probability of a big hit is Select a highly set table. In this example, the probability of a big hit is set to 1 / 315.5 when the probability fluctuation is not activated (ie, normal), and the probability of being a big hit when the probability fluctuation is activated (ie, when the probability is high). Is set to 1 / 31.55.

  After any table is selected in step S313 or step S314, the random number related to any special symbol acquired in step S305 or step S309 based on the table is a random number corresponding to the big hit (big hit value) It is determined whether or not (step S315). If it is a big hit value (YES in step S315), the big hit flag is set to “ON” (step S316), and the process proceeds to step S317. On the other hand, when the acquired random number is not a big hit value (NO in step S315), it is determined whether or not the random number is a random number corresponding to a small hit (small hit value) (step S318). If it is a small hit value (YES in step S318), the small hit flag is set to “ON” (step S319), and the process proceeds to step S317. (NO in S318), the process proceeds to step S317 without going through step S319. In step S317, the process flag is updated to “1”, and the variation start process is terminated. Note that the ON / OFF states (set state and reset state) of the big hit flag and the small hit flag are stored in the RAM 814. The OFF state (reset state) of the big hit flag and the small hit flag means that a value of “0” is set, and the ON state (set state) of the big hit flag and the small hit flag is a value of “1”. Is set.

  In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 42, first, it is determined whether or not the processing flag is “1”. If the process is not “1” (NO in step S401), the variation pattern setting process is terminated. In step S402, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is “ON”. If the flag is “ON” in step S316 (YES in step S402), the probability variation jackpot or It is determined which of the big hits is a normal big hit (step S403). If it is a big hit with probability fluctuation (YES in step S403), it is determined whether or not it is a special hit (step S404). As will be described in detail later, any of the probability fluctuation jackpots, “In the subsequent lottery, the probability that a specific profit will be granted is set to a probability fluctuation state higher than usual and fluctuates on any special symbol display. When the special symbol variation time to be shortened is shortened (relatively shorter than the normal time), and the ease of winning a prize to the third starter device 332 is increased more than usual, a short game state is generated. In other words, the probability variation jackpot that is a special hit and the general probability variation jackpot that is not a special hit are set so that the level of profit given to the player is greatly different. That is, in general probability fluctuation big hit, the opening time per attack device 335 is set to such a time that a plurality of (for example, 10) game balls can be won with a lot of time, and the attacker device It is controlled so that the opening / closing operation of 335 is performed a number of times (for example, 15 times) that gives many benefits. On the other hand, in the probability variation big hit which is a special hit, the opening time per time of the attacker device 335 is set to a time at which several (for example, one or two) game balls can barely win. The opening / closing operation of the attacker device 335 is controlled to be performed twice, for example.

  If it is determined in step S404 that it is not a special hit, that is, if it is determined that it is a general probability fluctuation big hit (NO), a probability variation big hit fluctuation display pattern table is selected (step S405), while a special hit is determined. If it is determined that it is a hit (YES in step S404), the probability variation special hit fluctuation display pattern table is selected (step S406). If it is determined in step S403 that the probability variation is not big hit, that is, if it is decided that the normal big hit is made (YES), the normal big hit fluctuation display pattern table is selected (step S407).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S402 that the big hit flag is not “ON” (NO), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is “ON” (step S408), and “ON” is determined in step S319. If YES (YES in step S408), the small hit change display pattern table is selected (step S409). When the small hit flag is not “ON” (NO in step S408), it is determined whether or not the acquired reach determination random number is a random number (reach value) corresponding to reach (step S410). ) If it is a reach value (YES in step S410), a deviation reach fluctuation display pattern table is selected (step 411). If it is not a reach value (NO in step S410), a deviation fluctuation display is performed. A pattern table is selected (step S412).

  Thus, when a variable display pattern table is selected in any step, the variable display pattern is selected based on the variable display pattern table and the variable display random number acquired in either step S305 or step S309. Determine (step S413). Next, a selection value is set as an effect command for designating the variation display pattern determined in step S413 (step S414), and a variation time corresponding to the variation display pattern is a timer provided in the RAM 814 mounted on the main control board 94. (In this embodiment, the valid period timer) is set (step S415). In step S415, the variation time set in the variation display pattern determined in step S413 is set in the effective period timer. Note that the variable display pattern command set in step S414 is transmitted to the peripheral control board 830 by command transmission output processing. When a variable display pattern command is transmitted to the peripheral control board 830 by command transmission output processing, a drive signal is output to the first special symbol display 390a and the second special symbol display 390b, and the special symbol variation display is started. Let Thereafter, the processing flag is updated to “2” (step S416), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated.

  In the changing process shown in FIG. 43, first, it is determined whether or not the processing flag is “2” (step S501). If it is “2” in step S416 (YES in step S501), the process proceeds to step S501. The processing after S502 is executed, and if it is not “2” (NO in step S501), the changing processing is ended. In step S502, the first special symbol indicator 390a or the second special symbol indicator 390b determines whether the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changing. It is determined whether or not the variation time of the symbol or the second special symbol is up (step S503). When the fluctuation time is up, that is, when the fluctuation time is ended (YES in step S503), the fluctuation is stopped (step S504). If none of the special symbols has changed (NO in step S502), or if the change time has not ended (NO in step S503), the special symbols are changing without being stopped. The process ends.

  After stopping the variation of the special symbol in step S504, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is “ON” (step S505). If the big hit flag is “ON”, the processing flag is updated to “3”. (Step S506). On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not “ON” (NO in step S505), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is “ON” (step S507). If it is “ON”, the processing flag is set to “4”. Is updated to “0” (step S508). If it is not “ON”, the processing flag is updated to “0” (step S509). In this way, after the processing flag is updated in any of step S506, step S508, or step S509, the changing process is ended.

  In the big hit game start process shown in FIG. 44, first, it is determined whether or not the process flag is “3”. The process is executed, and if it is not “3” (NO in step S601), the big hit game start process is terminated. In step S602, it is determined whether or not the probability variation function is in operation, that is, whether or not it is in the probability variation state. If the probability variation state is present (YES), the operation of the probability variation function is temporarily stopped and the process proceeds to step S604. To do. If the state is not the probability variation state, that is, if it is a normal low probability state (NO in step S602), the process proceeds to step S604 without executing the process of step S603. In step S604, it is determined whether or not the time saving function is operating, that is, whether or not the time saving gaming state is set. If the time saving gaming state is set (YES), the operation of the time saving function is stopped (step S605). The process proceeds to S606. On the other hand, if it is not the short-time gaming state (NO in step S604), the process proceeds to step S606 without executing the process in step S605.

  In step S606, it is determined whether the type of big hit is a general big hit or a special big hit. That is, the number of big hits to be released (for example, a maximum of 15 times), the opening time for each time (for example, a maximum of 18 seconds), and the number of winnings to be awarded to the big prize opening (for example, a maximum of 10 per time) are set (step S607). ). On the other hand, when the big hit is a special hit (YES in step S606), the special winning opening number (for example, twice) at the big winning opening, the limited number of winnings (for example, six), and the opening time per time. (For example, 1.8 seconds) is set (step S608). Thereafter, the process flag is updated to “5” (step S609), and the big hit game start process is terminated.

  On the other hand, in the small hit game start processing shown in FIG. 45, first, it is determined whether or not the processing flag is “4”. If it is “4” in step S508 (YES in step S701), step The processing of S702 and step S703 is executed, and if the processing flag is not “4” (NO in step S701), the small hit game start processing is ended without executing the processing of step S702 and step S703. In step S702, the condition for opening the big prize opening in the case of a small hit, that is, the number of small winning openings for the big prize opening by the attacker device 335, and the opening time per one are set. It should be noted that the number of times of opening in the small hit, the limited number of winnings, and the opening time are set to be the same as the conditions (step S608) set in the case of special hit. That is, the special hit and the small hit are set so that they cannot be visually discriminated. Thereafter, the process flag is updated to “6” (step S703), and the small hit game start process is terminated.

  46, first, it is determined whether or not the processing flag is “5”. If the processing flag is “5” in step S609 (YES in step S801), step The processing after S802 is executed, and when it is not “5” (NO in step S801), the special electric utility jackpot control processing is terminated. In step S802, it is determined whether or not the big prize opening is open. If it is open (YES), the opening time (elapsed time after opening) of the big prize opening reaches a predetermined time set in advance. It is determined whether or not (step S803), and if it has elapsed (YES in step S803), the attacker device 335 is operated to close the special winning opening (step S805). Even if the set opening time has not elapsed (NO in step S803), the number of game balls won in the big winning opening after the big winning opening is opened is the limited number set in step S607. If it exceeds (for example, 10) (YES in step S804), the process proceeds to step S805 to close the special winning opening. Also, if the opening time of the big prize opening has not reached the set time (NO in step S803) and the number of winning game balls has not reached the limit (NO in step S804), a special The electric utility jackpot control process is terminated.

  On the other hand, in step S802, when the big prize opening is not open (NO), the number of times the big winning opening is opened by the attacker device 335 is set in the number of big hits opened in step S607 or in step S608. It is determined whether or not the special hit release count has been reached (step S806). If it has not been reached (NO in step S806), the attacker device 335 is controlled to open the special winning opening (step S807), and the special electric accessory big hit control process is terminated. As a result, a large amount of game balls can be awarded to the grand prize opening.

  In step S806, when the number of times of opening the big prize opening reaches the set number (YES), that is, when the big hit gaming state is finished, the processing of step S808 to step S813 is executed, and the subsequent lottery is performed. All game states are set. Specifically, first, the jackpot flag is set to “OFF” (step S808), and it is determined whether or not the current jackpot is a win that activates the probability variation function (step S809). That is, it is determined whether the probability variation big hit including the special hit or the normal big hit. If the winning is a probability variation jackpot (YES in step S809), the operation of the probability variation function is started and a probability variation state with a high probability is set (step S810). That is, the probability of winning a big hit in the subsequent lottery is set higher than normal. If the big hit is a special hit (YES in step S811), it is determined whether or not the probability variation function or the short-time function is in operation (step S814). If it is not a special hit, that is, if it is a general probability fluctuation big hit (NO in step S810), or if a special hit is won when the probability fluctuation function or the time reduction function is already activated, the time reduction function The operation is started (step S812), and then the processing flag is updated to “0” (step S813). That is, the first special symbol display unit 390a or the second special symbol display unit 390b reduces the variation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and the third start port device 332 is operated by opening the movable piece 331. Makes it easier to win a prize than usual. On the other hand, if the probability variation function and the time reduction function are not in operation, that is, if neither the probability variation state nor the time reduction gaming state has occurred and the special win is won (NO in step S814), the time reduction function is activated. The process moves to step S813 without being operated.

  On the other hand, if it is not a win that activates the probability variation function in step S809, that is, if it is a normal big hit (NO), the operation of the time-shortening function is started (step S815), and the specified number of operations for the time-shortening function is set (Step S816) Then, it transfers to step S813. That is, the time-shortening function is activated until the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol or the second special symbol due to the lottery reaches a predetermined number (a prescribed number).

  47, first, it is determined whether or not the processing flag is “6”. If the processing flag is “6” in step S703 (YES in step S901), the process proceeds to step S703. The process after step S902 is executed, and if it is not “6” (NO in step S901), the special electric accessory small hit control process is terminated. In step S902, it is determined whether or not the number of game balls won for the big prize opening has reached a preset maximum number of winnings (step S902). If the maximum number of winnings has not been reached yet (NO). Then, it is determined whether or not the special winning opening is open (step S903). If it is determined in step S903 that the special winning opening is open (YES), whether the opening time of the special winning opening (elapsed time after opening) has reached a predetermined time set in advance. It is determined whether or not (step S904), and if it has elapsed (YES in step S904), the attacker device 335 is operated to close the special winning opening (step S905). After that, it is determined whether or not the number of times the special winning opening is opened has reached a predetermined number of times (for example, twice) (step S906). If this number is reached (YES), the processing flag is set to “0”. (Step S907), and the special electric accessory small hit control process is terminated. If the opening time of the special winning opening has not reached the predetermined time in step S904 (NO), or if the number of opening has not reached the predetermined number in step S906 (NO), the process of step S907 is executed. Then, the special electric accessory small hit control process is terminated. In step S903, if the big prize opening is not open (NO), the big prize opening is opened, and the game ball can be won (step S908). In step S902, if the number of game balls won for the big prize opening reaches the preset maximum number of prizes (YES), it is determined whether or not the big prize opening is open (step S909). If it is open (YES), the special winning opening is closed (step S910), and the process proceeds to step S907. On the other hand, when the special winning opening is not open (NO in step S909), the process proceeds to step S907 without executing the process of step S910. In step S907, the processing flag is updated to “0”.

  Next, processing executed by the integrated CPU 834 mounted on the peripheral control board 830 will be described. FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing an example of sub-main processing, and FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing an example of 16 ms steady processing.

  As shown in FIG. 48, when power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is started, the integrated CPU 834 performs an initial setting process (step S1001). In this initial setting process, a process of clearing the integrated RAM 836 mounted on the peripheral control board 830 is performed. Note that interrupts are prohibited during the initial setting process, and interrupts are permitted after the initial setting process. When the initial setting process (step S1001) ends, a loop process for monitoring whether or not the 16 ms elapsed flag T is set is started (step S1002).

  In this embodiment, the integrated CPU 834 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. A process of setting the flag T and resetting (setting to 0) the 16 ms progress monitoring counter is executed. 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 S1002 (the 16 ms elapsed flag T is “1”), the 16 ms elapsed flag is reset (step S1003), and then a 16 ms steady process is performed (step S1004).

  In the 16 ms steady process, a process for controlling the effect display device 101, the frame lamp, the game board lamp, the speaker, and the like based on the effect command received from the main control board 94 is executed. When the 16 ms steady process ends, the process returns to step S1002 again, and the above-described steps S1003 to S1004 are repeated every time the 16 ms elapse flag T is set, that is, every 16 ms. On the other hand, if the 16 ms elapsed flag T is not set in step S1002 (the 16 ms elapsed flag T is “0”), loop processing is performed until the 16 ms elapsed flag T is set.

  FIG. 49 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 834 executes the processes of steps S1100 to S1600. In the command analysis process in step S1100, the effect command received from the main control board 94 is analyzed. In the effect control process of step S1200, a control process related to the effect display device 101 is executed based on the variable display pattern command. Specifically, setting of a notice effect, determination of a stop symbol of a decorative symbol, and the like are performed.

  Moreover, in the sound control process of step S1300, the control process regarding a speaker for generating the sound effect (for example, BGM) which promotes a production effect is performed. In the lamp control process in step S1400, control processes related to the game board lamp and the frame lamp are executed. In the information output process of step S1500, the lamp effect command is transmitted to the illumination control board 890 and the drive control board 891, and the drive command of the movable accessory 87 is transmitted. In the random number update process of step S1600, a process of updating random numbers used for various settings in the effect control process (step S1200) is executed.

  In addition, the process of step S1100 to step S1600 in the 16 ms steady process ends 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 S1100 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 S1002 that the 16 ms elapse flag is set after the end of the 16 ms steady process, the 16 ms elapse process is performed. To start.

  In this embodiment, the random number update process (step S1600) 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. 50 is a flowchart illustrating an example of command analysis processing (step S1100). In the command analysis process, the integrated CPU 834 first determines whether or not an effect command has been received from the main control board 94 (step S1101). In this embodiment, when an effect command is received from the main control board 94, other processes such as a 16 ms steady process are interrupted to generate a command reception interrupt process, and the received command is mounted on the peripheral control board 830. Are stored in the received command storage area in the integrated RAM 836. The reception command storage area is provided with a plurality of areas corresponding to the reception order of the effect commands, and in the command reception interrupt process, the reception command storage areas are stored in the areas corresponding to the reception order of the effect commands. In step S1101, the contents of the received command storage area are confirmed, and if the effect command is stored, the effect command in the reception order of the reception command storage area is read (step S1102).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the read effect command is a variable display pattern command (step S1103). If the read effect command is a variable display pattern command (YES in step S1103), a variable display pattern reception flag is set. Then, it is stored in the variable display pattern storage area in the integrated RAM 836 mounted on the peripheral control board 830 (step S1104).

  On the other hand, if the read effect command is not a variable display pattern command (NO in step S1103), it is determined whether the read effect command is a probability change jackpot command (step S1105), and if the read effect command is a probability change jackpot command. If (YES in step S1105), a probability variation jackpot flag is set (step S1106). Further, if the read effect command is not a probability change big hit command (NO in step S1105), a flag corresponding to the received effect command is set (step S1107).

  FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process (step S1200). In the effect control process, the integrated CPU 834 performs one of steps S1210 to S1230 with reference to the value of the process selection flag indicating the progress state of the game.

  In the decorative symbol variation start process (step S1210) executed when the process selection flag is “0”, a setting for starting the decorative symbol variation display is performed if a variation display pattern command is received. Specifically, the decorative symbol stop symbol is determined in accordance with the variable display pattern command and the probability variation jackpot command, and a notice effect is set.

  In the decorative symbol variation process (step S1220) executed when the process selection flag is “1”, when the variation stop command is received, the display command is transmitted to the electrical control board 832 to stop the variation display of the decorative symbol. To control.

  In the jackpot display process (step S1230) executed when the process selection flag is “2”, an indication indicating the start of the jackpot gaming state is displayed on the effect display device 101 in accordance with the jackpot start command transmitted from the main control board 94. Control is performed to display during the big hit gaming state (for example, round display).

  FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing an example of the decorative symbol variation start process (step S1210). In the decorative symbol variation start process, the integrated CPU 834 first determines whether or not the variation display pattern reception flag is set (step S1221). The variation display pattern reception flag is a flag that is set in step S1104 of the command analysis process (step S1100) described above and indicates that a variation display pattern command has been received from the main control board 94. If the variable display pattern reception flag is not set in step S1221, (NO), it is determined that the variable display pattern command has not been received, and the process ends.

  On the other hand, if the variable display pattern reception flag is set (YES in step S1221), the variable display pattern reception flag is reset (step S1222), and the variable display pattern based on the received variable display pattern command generates a big hit. It is determined whether it is a variable display pattern (whether it is a winning pattern) (step S1223a).

  If the variable display pattern is not a winning pattern (NO in step S1223a), a stop symbol for the off symbol is determined (step S1224). If the variation display pattern is a hit pattern (YES in step S1223a), it is determined whether the probability variation big hit flag is set (step S1223b). If the probability variation big hit flag is set (YES), the probability variation big hit symbol is determined. Is determined (step S1225). If the probability variation big hit flag is not set (NO in step S1223b), the stop symbol of the non-probable big hit symbol is determined (step S1226). In addition, the probability variation jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot gaming state is started in the jackpot display process (step S1230). The time when the probability variation big hit flag is reset is not limited to this. For example, when the variation display of the decorative symbol is stopped in the decorative symbol variation processing (step S1220), specifically, when the variation stop command is received. You may make it reset, and you may make it reset when ending a jackpot game state by jackpot display processing (step S1230).

  In this embodiment, the first decorative symbol corresponding 1: 1 with the first special symbol, the second decorative symbol corresponding 1: 1 with the second special symbol, the first decorative symbol, and the second decorative symbol. A common decorative symbol sequence (hereinafter referred to as “common decorative symbol sequence”) associated with both symbols and corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol is displayed. The first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol are composed of a combination of figures such as circles, crosses, sankaku, etc., a combination that is a probable big hit design, a combination that is a non-probable big hit (usually big hit), and a combination that is a small hit , And combinations that are out of place are set in advance. In other words, if the variable display pattern is a winning pattern, the combination symbol of the combination set as the probable big hit symbol of the first decorative symbol or the combination set as the non-probable big hit symbol is stopped. Determined as a symbol.

  On the other hand, the common decorative symbol sequence is composed of a plurality of symbol sequences having numbers (for example, three columns), and if the variable display pattern is a winning pattern, the symbol combination of any one of the same odd number of symbol combinations is a probable big hit. The symbol is determined as a symbol, and the symbol of any combination of the same even symbol combinations is determined as the non-probable variation big hit symbol. Further, when determining the stop symbol of the off symbol in step S1224, it is determined whether it is a variable display pattern with a reach mode, and if it is a variable display pattern with a reach mode, the left, middle and right common decorative symbols are determined. The left and right common decorative symbol sequences are the same symbol, and the middle decorative symbol sequence is determined as a stop symbol that is different from the left and right decorative symbol sequences. On the other hand, in the case of a variable display pattern without a reach mode, the stop symbol is determined so that each of the left, middle, and right common decorative symbol sequences becomes a different symbol.

  Next, the integrated CPU 834 executes a notice selection process for determining whether or not to execute the notice effect based on the notice determination random number (step S1227), and then the variable display pattern and the notice stored in the notice type storage area. A display command corresponding to the pattern and the stop symbol of the common decorative symbol sequence determined in steps S1225, S1226, and S1227 is set (step S1228). Then, the process selection flag is updated to “1” and the process is terminated (step S1229). The display command set in step S1228 is transmitted to the illumination control board 832 in the information output process (step S1500), and the display CPU 851 mounted on the illumination control board 832 receives the display command. Based on this, the effect display device 101 starts execution of the variable display of decorative symbols. When the notice pattern stored in the notice type storage area is read in step S1228, the contents of the notice type storage area are cleared after reading the notice pattern. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the notice effect based on the notice pattern determined when the change display of the previous decoration symbol is erroneously started in the next decoration pattern change display from being executed.

  Next, a functional configuration related to the effect display including the special symbol, the first decorative symbol, the second decorative symbol, and the common decorative symbol sequence will be described based on the block diagrams of FIGS. 53 shows a functional configuration related to the first jackpot lottery on the main control board 94, FIG. 54 shows a functional configuration related to the second jackpot lottery on the main control board 94, and FIG. 56 shows a functional configuration related to the advantageous game state generated according to the lottery result in the second big hit lottery, FIG. 56 shows a functional configuration related to the normal lottery on the main control board 94, and FIG. The functional structure regarding the production | presentation in the periphery control board 830, the electrical decoration control board 890, and the drive control board 891) is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 53, the main control board 94 includes a first hit determination table 911a, a first hit symbol table 912a, a first hit variation time setting table 913a, and a configuration related to the first big hit lottery. A first off time variation time setting table 914a is stored in advance, and based on these tables 911a to 914a, whether or not the lottery in the first big hit lottery is successful, the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 390a, and the variation time Is determined. The first hit determination table 911a shows the relationship between the big hit determination random number value and the success or failure of the big hit or the small hit, and the winning ratio is different between the normal time and the high probability. The first hit symbol table 912a shows the relationship between the big hit symbol random number and the stop symbol in the first special symbol indicator 390a. The range and the lighting state of the two LEDs (first special symbol) are associated with each other. Further, the first hitting time variation time setting table 913a is used when the result of success or failure in the first big hit lottery is big hit or small hit, and the first random time random number and the first special symbol display 390a extracted. The first off-set fluctuation time setting table 914a is used when the result of the winning or failing in the first big hit lottery is out of the way, and is extracted. It shows the relationship between the random number for variation time and the variation time of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 390a. The first lottery probability selection means 920a performs processing for selecting one of the normal table and the high probability table based on the gaming state. Although not shown, the first winning symbol table 912a includes a probability variation big hit table, a special hit table, a normal big hit table, and a small hit table, respectively. A table corresponding to the type of winning determined by the first winning / failing determining means 930a described later is selected.

  The main control board 94 has a random counter (random number generating means) when a winning to the first start port device 456 or the third start port device 332 is detected by the upper start port sensor 416 or the lower start port sensor 340. ), A first hit determination random number extraction means 916a for extracting a big hit determination random number and a first hit determination random number extraction means 917a for extracting a big hit determination random number. Further, first variation time random number extraction means 918a is provided for extracting variation time random numbers based on the determination random number and jackpot symbol random number. When the big hit determination random number is extracted by the first hit determination random number extraction means 916a, the first hit determination means 930a for determining whether or not the big hit is determined using the first hit determination table 911a, and the first hit symbol When the big hit symbol random number is extracted by the random number extracting unit 917a, the first stop symbol determining unit 931a for determining the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 390a using the first hit symbol table 912a is provided. Yes. Further, when the fluctuation time random number is extracted by the first fluctuation time random number extraction means 918a and is determined to be a big hit by the first success / failure determination means 930a, the first hit time fluctuation time setting table 913a is used. When the variation time of the first special symbol is determined and the random number for the variation time is extracted and determined to be out of the range by the first success / failure determination means 930a, the variation time setting table 914a for the first out-of-range time is determined. The first variation time determination means 932a is provided for determining the variation time of the first special symbol using.

  The main control board 94 also starts the first special symbol change in the first special symbol display 390a and determines the first stop symbol after the variation time determined by the first variation time determination means 932a elapses. A special symbol fluctuation control means 934 for variably stopping at the stop symbol determined by the means 931a, a success / failure command related to the presence / absence of a big hit determined by the first success / failure determination means 930a before the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol, and a first Command transmission means 935 for transmitting a control command including a variation display command corresponding to the variation mode (time) of the special symbol is provided. Further, the main control board 94 is connected to the first starter device 456 or the third starter device 332 by the upper starter sensor 416 or the lower starter sensor 340 during the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. When a winning is detected, the first reserved digesting means for counting and storing the first starting memory number up to a certain number of balls (four times) as an upper limit, and repeatedly displaying the variation of the first special symbol by the starting memory number 922a is provided. In other words, the first holding digesting means 922a for waiting for execution of the first process based on the detection of the game ball by the upper start opening sensor 416 or the lower start opening sensor 340 is provided. The first reservation digesting means 922a will be described in more detail. The first reservation control means 941a and the first digestion control means 942a are provided in the first reservation digesting means 922a, and the first reservation control means 941a is in the process of changing the first special symbol or the second special symbol. When a winning to the first start port device 456 or the third start port device 332 is detected by the upper start port sensor 416 or the lower start port sensor 340, the first start memory number must reach the upper limit value “4”. For example, the value of the first start memory number is increased by “1”, the first big hit determination random number and the first big hit symbol random number are extracted, and each of the extracted random numbers is stored in the special symbol random number storage means 940. Store in the uppermost storage area. On the other hand, when the change of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and the change of the new first special symbol becomes possible, the first digest control means 942a sets the start memory number related to the first special symbol to “ If not "0", the first big hit determination random number and the first big hit symbol random number are read from the storage area corresponding to the starting stored number [1], the first starting stored number is reduced by "1", and Each random number value stored in each storage area n is shifted to n-1 storage areas. Here, a combination of the first hit determination random number extraction means 416a, the first variation time random number extraction means 918a, the first hit / fail determination means 930a, the first stop symbol determination means 931a, etc. is a lottery means of the present invention. Equivalent to.

  As shown in FIG. 54, the main control board 94 includes a second hit determination table 911b, a second hit symbol table 912b, and a second hit variable time setting table 913b as configurations relating to the second big hit lottery. , And a second off-time variation time setting table 9414b are stored in advance. Based on these tables 911b to 414b, whether or not the lottery is selected in the second big hit lottery, the stop symbol in the second special symbol display 390b, and The variation time is determined. Since the configuration of each table is the same as the configuration of each table in the first big hit lottery, detailed description is omitted here.

  The main control board 94 also includes a second hit determination random number extraction means for extracting a big hit determination random number related to the second big hit lottery when a win to the second start port device 330 is detected by the middle start port sensor 358. 916b, a second hit random number extracting means 917b for extracting a big hit symbol random number related to the second big hit lottery, and a second random time random number for extracting a variable random number based on the determination random number and the big hit symbol random number Extraction means 918b is provided. When the big hit determination random number is extracted by the second hit determination random number extracting means 916b, the second hit determination means 930b for determining whether or not the big hit is determined using the second hit determination table 911b, and the second hit symbol When the big hit symbol random number extraction means 917b extracts the big hit symbol random number, second stop symbol determination means 931b for determining the stop symbol in the second special symbol display 390b using the second hit symbol design table 912b is provided. Yes. Further, when the random time for variation time is extracted by the random number extraction means for second variation time 918b and the big hit is determined by the second determination unit 930b, the second variation time setting table 913b is used. When the variation time of the second special symbol is determined, and when the variation time random number is extracted and the second success / failure determination means 930b determines that the variation is out of place, the second variation time variation time setting table 914b is determined. A second variation time determining means 932b is provided for determining the variation time of the second special symbol using the.

  The special symbol variation control means 934 starts the variation of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 390b, and after the lapse of the variation time determined by the second variation time determination unit 932b, The variation is stopped at the stop symbol determined by the stop symbol determining means 931b. That is, the special symbol variation control means 934 sequentially varies the first special symbol or the second special symbol in accordance with the detection order of the game balls by the upper start port sensor 416 (or the lower start port sensor 340) and the middle start port sensor 358. The change of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped at the stop symbol determined by the first stop symbol determining means 931a or the second stop symbol determining means 931b. Further, the main control board 94 has a fixed number of balls (four times) when a winning to the second starter device 330 is detected by the middle starter sensor 358 during the change of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. ) Is counted as an upper limit, and the second start memory number is counted and stored, and the second reserved digesting means 922b is provided for repeatedly displaying the variation of the second special symbol by the start memory number. In other words, the second on-hold digesting means 922b for waiting for the execution of the second process based on the detection of the game ball by the middle start port sensor 358 is provided. The second reservation digesting means 922b will be described in further detail. The second reservation control means 941b and the second digestion control means 942b are provided in the second reservation digestion means 922b, and the second reservation control means 941b is used during the fluctuation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. When a winning to the second start opening device 330 is detected by the middle start opening sensor 358, if the second start stored number has not reached the upper limit value “4”, the value of the second start stored number is set to “1”. While increasing, the second jackpot determination random number and the second jackpot symbol random number are extracted, and each extracted random number is stored in the uppermost storage area in the special symbol random number storage means 940. On the other hand, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol stops changing and the second second special symbol can be changed, the second digestion control unit 942b sets the start memory number related to the second special symbol to “ If not "0", the second big hit determination random number and the second big hit symbol random number are read from the storage area corresponding to the start memory number [1], the second start memory number is decreased by "1", and Each random number value stored in each storage area n is shifted to n-1 storage areas.

  Here, a combination of the second hit determination random number extraction means 916b, the second variation time random number extraction means 918b, the second winning / failing determination means 930b, the second stop symbol determination means 931b, etc. is a lottery means of the present invention. Equivalent to.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 55, the main control board 94 has five advantageous games that give a game state advantageous to the player based on the lottery result by the first success / failure determination means 930a or the second success / failure determination means 930b. State control means is provided. Here, the advantageous game state includes opening the attacker device 335 and allowing a game ball to be awarded to the big winning opening. The specific profit granting means 981 or the predetermined profit granting means 982 The attacker device 335 is controlled to be opened by either one.

  More specifically, the predetermined profit granting means 982 sets the opening time per time of the attacker device 335 as a first predetermined time that can barely win several game balls (for example, 1 to 2), By performing the opening / closing operation of the attacker device 335 at least once (in this example, twice), a predetermined profit is given to the player. This makes it possible to win a predetermined number of game balls in the big winning opening, but since the number that can be won is extremely small, the profit received by the player is relatively small. On the other hand, the specific profit granting means 981 sets the opening time per time of the attacker device 335 as a second predetermined time that allows a plurality of (for example, ten) game balls to win with a margin, and the attacker device By performing the opening / closing operation 335 more times (15 times in this example) than the number of opening / closing operations in the case of giving a predetermined benefit, a specific benefit is given to the player. According to this, it becomes possible to make a large number of game balls enter the big winning opening, and the player can obtain a large profit.

  The main control board 94 is provided with a first advantageous gaming state control means 933a and a second advantageous gaming state control means 933b as means for giving a specific profit by the specific profit giving means 981, and a predetermined profit giving means 982 is provided. As a means for giving a predetermined profit, a third advantageous gaming state control means 933c, a fourth advantageous gaming state control means 933d, and a fifth advantageous gaming state control means 933e are provided. Here, the first advantageous gaming state control means 933a and the second advantageous gaming state control means 933b correspond to the advantageous gaming state generation means of the present invention.

  The first advantageous gaming state generated by the first advantageous gaming state control means 933a is a so-called “probability change big hit”, and the lottery result of the first success / failure determination means 930a or the second success / failure determination means 930b is the first result. appear. At this time, the specific profit is given by the specific profit granting means 981, and the probability that the specific profit will be given in the subsequent lottery is set higher than the normal time by the high probability state setting means 983. That is, a probability variation state with a high probability is assumed. In this example, in the jackpot determination table at the time of high probability, out of 631 jackpot determination random numbers from 0 to 630, 20 jackpot determination values determined to generate the jackpot gaming state are set. The big hit probability, which is the probability of a big hit, is 20/631. On the other hand, in the normal big hit determination table, two big hit determination values are set out of 631 big hit determination random numbers from 0 to 630, and the big hit probability is 2/631. Further, in the first advantageous gaming state, the first temporary short state setting means 984 sets the variation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol that varies on the first special symbol display 390a or the second special symbol display 390b. While shortening and increasing the frequency with which the movable piece 331 is opened and closed (that is, the probability of winning in the normal lottery), the ease of winning a prize to the third starter device 332 is increased more than usual. In other words, the short-time gaming state is set.

  The second advantageous gaming state generated by the second advantageous gaming state control means 933b is a so-called “ordinary big hit”, and occurs when the lottery result of the first winning / failing determining means 930a or the second winning / failing determining means 930b is the second result. To do. In this win, the specific profit is given by the specific profit granting means 981 in the same way as in the first advantageous gaming state, but in this case, the probability that the specific profit will be given in the subsequent lottery. Remains a low probability. That is, the probability variation state is not established, and the normal probability is maintained. However, in this second advantageous gaming state, after giving a specific profit, until the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol or the second special symbol reaches a predetermined number (for example, 100 times), the second short time state setting means 985 is a short-time gaming state, shortening the variation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and increasing the frequency with which the movable piece 331 is opened and closed (that is, the probability of winning in the normal lottery) Suppresses ball holding.

  The third advantageous gaming state generated by the third advantageous gaming state control means 933c is a so-called “special big hit”, and occurs when the lottery result of the first winning / failing determining means 930a or the second winning / failing determining means 930b is the third result. To do. At this time, first, a predetermined profit (profit lower than a specific profit) is given to the player by the predetermined profit giving means 982. For the subsequent lottery, the probability that a specific profit is given is increased. That is, the probability variation state is set as in the first advantageous gaming state. However, the short-time gaming state is generated only when the gaming state before the advantageous gaming state is generated satisfies a predetermined condition. In other words, when the third advantageous gaming state occurs when the gaming state is neither the probability variation state nor the short-time gaming state (in other words, the normal gaming state), the short-time gaming state is not generated. The probability variation state. On the other hand, when the gaming state is the probability variation state or the short-time gaming state and the third advantageous gaming state occurs, the first temporary short state setting means 984 is activated to generate the short-time gaming state. ing.

  The fourth advantageous gaming state generated by the fourth advantageous gaming state control means 933d occurs when the lottery result of the first winning / failing determining means 930a or the second winning / failing determining means 930b is the fourth result. At this time, as in the third advantageous gaming state, a predetermined profit is given to the player by the predetermined profit giving means 982. However, for the subsequent lottery, neither a probability fluctuation state nor a short-time gaming state is newly generated. In other words, the gaming state does not change before and after winning, and the level of profit to the player is extremely low compared to other advantageous gaming states. Therefore, in this example, such an unattractive hit is referred to as “small hit” in order to distinguish it from other hits (big hit). In this example, the probability of winning a small hit, that is, the probability of occurrence of the fourth advantageous gaming state is set to 1 / 78.875.

  The fifth advantageous gaming state generated by the fifth advantageous gaming state control means 933e occurs when the lottery result of the first winning / failing determining means 930a or the second winning / failing determining means 930b is the fifth result. At this time, giving a predetermined profit to the player by the predetermined profit granting means 982 and giving a predetermined profit by the high probability state setting means 983 are the same as in the third advantageous gaming state. In the advantageous gaming state, the short-time gaming state is generated by the first temporary short state setting means 984 regardless of the gaming state.

  In this example, the winning ratio of each jackpot is distributed. Specifically, the first big hit generated by the first advantageous gaming state control means 933a, that is, the probability fluctuation big hit to which both the probability fluctuation state and the short-time gaming state are given is set to 35% of the whole big hit, The second big hit generated by the advantageous gaming state control means 933b, that is, the normal big hit where the short game state is given a certain number of times without being given the probability variation state is set to 35%. Further, the third big hit generated by the third advantageous gaming state control means 933c, that is, the probability variation state and the special big hit to which the conditional short time gaming state is given is set to 27%, and the fifth advantageous gaming state control means 933e. Is set to 3%, that is, the special jackpot to which both the probability variation state and the short-time gaming state are given. In other words, the first big hit (probability big hit) and the second big hit (normal big hit) are generated at the same rate, and the third big hit (special big hit) is set to be generated at a slightly lower rate than them. . Further, the ratio of occurrence of the fourth big hit is set to about 1/9 of the third big hit, so that it occurs very rarely.

  By the way, as described above, the probability of occurrence of a big hit by the fourth advantageous gaming state control means 933d is set to 1 / 78.875, while the probability of occurrence of a big hit at normal time is set to 1 / 315.5. Therefore, the ratio between the probability of occurrence of a small hit and the probability of occurrence of a third big hit or a fourth big hit is 1: 0.075. Therefore, although these three types of hits are provided as predetermined profits given by the predetermined profit granting means 982, most of them are small hits, and the probability that the probability fluctuation state occurs is about 7%. Become. In other words, “small hits” that do not generate a probability variation state and are less attractive as hits frequently occur. For this reason, if these hits can be clearly distinguished and recognizable, there is a concern that frustration may be caused by the frequent occurrence of “small hits” with little advantage, and it is not a big hit. There is a risk that the willingness to play may be impaired by dissatisfaction with the game.

  Therefore, in this example, if the “third advantageous gaming state” occurs when the gaming state is neither the probability variation state nor the short-time gaming state (that is, the normal time), the probability is reduced without generating the short-time gaming state. It is in a fluctuating state. According to this, in any game state, the third start-up device 332 is open, that is, the operation state of the movable piece 331 is not different, and the “third advantageous game state (big hit)” Compared with “four advantageous game states (small hits)”, it becomes impossible to visually distinguish them. In other words, even if a “small hit” occurs, it is assumed that “it may be a third advantageous gaming state (big hit)”, that is, “it may have entered a probability variation state”. It is possible to increase the player's expectation. Therefore, the willingness to play is increased, and the end of the game due to dissatisfaction can be suppressed as much as possible.

  In the fifth advantageous gaming state, the short-time gaming state is generated regardless of the gaming state. That is, a big hit state that can be clearly distinguished from a “small hit” that does not become a short-time gaming state is generated. However, even if it is recognized that the fifth advantageous gaming state occurs less frequently than the third advantageous gaming state and is not the fifth advantageous gaming state, there is still a possibility that it is the third advantageous gaming state. Therefore, the willingness to play is not reduced. On the contrary, when the fifth advantageous gaming state occurs, it is suggested that the state of probability change has occurred due to the occurrence of the short-time gaming state, which greatly increases the feeling of expectation for the lottery and raises the player's mood. Is possible.

  By the way, in the third advantageous gaming state, after giving a predetermined profit, it is in a probability variation state without generating a short-time gaming state, but if such control is executed regardless of the gaming state, there is a problem. May occur. For example, if the game state is already in the short-time game state and the above control is executed as it is, the short-time game state will end in the middle, giving unnaturalness, and becoming a disadvantageous game state for the player There is a risk of recognition. In addition, when a short-time gaming state has occurred without entering a probability fluctuation state, such as after a specific profit has been granted by the “second advantageous gaming state”, the “third advantageous gaming state” has been reached. In this case, it is possible to easily recognize that the “short advantage game state” (ie, the “fourth advantageous game state”) is not reached because the short-time game state ends in the middle. . In other words, the “third advantageous gaming state” and the “fourth advantageous gaming state” are clearly distinguished, and it is impossible to suppress a decrease in expectation due to the “fourth advantageous gaming state”.

  Therefore, in this example, the transition of the gaming state in the third advantageous gaming state is individually set corresponding to the gaming state before the occurrence. Specifically, when neither the probability variation state nor the short-time gaming state has occurred, as described above, the probability variation state is generated without generating the short-time gaming state. In other words, if at least one of the short-time gaming state and the probability variation state has already occurred, the short-time gaming state is generated (or continued) and the probability variation state is generated (or continued). ing.

  In other words, when the “third advantageous game state” occurs in the short-time game state, the probability variation state is generated without stopping the short-game state at that time. That is, when the short-time gaming state has already occurred, a part of the functions in the third advantageous gaming state is changed and given to the player. According to this, it is possible to prevent the short-time gaming state from suddenly ending, to suppress distrust to the gaming machine, and to make a visual distinction between the “third advantageous gaming state” and the “fourth advantageous gaming state”. It can be made clear.

  In addition, even if the gaming state is not in the short-time gaming state when the “third advantageous gaming state” is entered, if the probability-changing state is already maintained, the short-time gaming is maintained while maintaining the probability varying state. A state is generated. In other words, in the case where the probability variation state is caused by the previous “third advantageous gaming state”, the “first advantageous gaming state” or the “second advantageous gaming state” is given again before the specific profit is given. In the case of “3rd advantageous gaming state”, the short time gaming state is given, and the variation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol that varies on the first special symbol display 390a or the second special symbol display 390b And the ease of winning a prize to the third starter device 332 is increased more than usual. As a result, it becomes possible to give a profit more than a predetermined profit (same profit as the fourth advantageous gaming state) as a profit by the “third advantageous gaming state” again, and further increase the expectation for the big hit. Can do. In this case, since the ease of winning the prize to the third starter device 332 increases, it can be distinguished from the “fourth advantageous game state”, but the “third advantageous game state” is two. Since the control is limited to the case where it occurs consecutively, it does not affect the decrease in expectation due to the “fourth advantageous gaming state”. This is because if the previous and this time are both in the “fourth advantageous gaming state”, the previous time was in the “fourth advantageous gaming state”, but if the current time is the “third advantageous gaming state” for the first time, This is because the time reduction state does not occur in any of the three advantageous game states and the current “fourth advantageous game state”.

  By the way, as shown in FIG. 56, the main control board 94 has a normal winning determination random number extracting means 924 as a configuration related to the normal lottery (lottery for increasing the ease of winning a prize to the third starting opening device 332). In addition, a normal hit determination table 926 and a normal hit determination unit 925 are provided. The normal hit determination random number extraction means 924 extracts a normal hit determination random number from a random counter (random number generation means) when the entrance to the passing gate 790 is detected by the incoming ball state detection means 990 (gate sensor). To do. The normal hit determination table 926 is divided into a high probability table and a normal probability table. In the high probability normal hit determination table, 100 normal hit determination random numbers from 0 to 99 are stored. Of these, five determination values for normal hit are set, and the probability of normal hit is 5/100. On the other hand, in the normal normal hit determination table, out of 100 normal hit determination random numbers from 0 to 99, 99 normal hit determination values are set, and the probability of normal hit is 99/100. ing. In the normal lottery at high probability, the variation time of the normal symbol is set to 1.136 seconds, the opening time of the movable piece 331 by the start port solenoid 352 is 1654 ms, the number of times of opening is 3, and the interval between opening is It is set to 856 ms. On the other hand, in the normal lottery at the normal time, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set to 14.7 seconds on average, the opening time of the movable piece 331 is set to 1650 ms, the number of times of opening is set to 2, and the interval between opening is set to 2600 ms.

  Further, when the normal hit determination random number extraction unit 924 extracts the normal hit determination random number, the normal hit determination unit 925 extracts the random number and the normal hit determination value stored in the normal hit determination table 926. Are determined to be normal hits if they match. At this time, the game state is determined by the game state determination means 923, that is, the game state is a specific game state, that is, a game state (probability variation state) after a probability change big hit or a game state (time saving game) in a certain period after a big hit (for example, a normal big hit). In the case of a specific gaming state, a table with a high probability is selected, and when it is not a specific gaming state, a normal table is selected.

  In addition, when the normal lottery determination means 925 determines whether or not the normal lottery is successful, the normal symbol on the main control board 94 is displayed on the normal symbol display unit 928 in a variable manner, and the fluctuation time (about 14 seconds or about 1 second). After the elapse of time, a normal symbol fluctuation control means 927 is provided for displaying the result of success / failure. In addition, when the normal hit is determined as a result of the determination by the normal success / failure determination means 925, after the normal symbol fluctuation is stopped, the movable piece 331 is released, and the opening control means for making it easy to win the game ball in the third starter device 332 929 is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 57, when the control information command transmitted from the main control board 94 is received by the command receiving means 951, the peripheral board 811 has various functions for controlling the effect display device 101 based on this command. Is provided.

  That is, as the effect table corresponding to the first big hit lottery, the first hit effect mode table 952a and the first off time effect mode table 953a are stored in advance, and based on these tables 952a and 953a, The production mode in the step production and the development production is determined.

  First, the production mode tables 952a and 953a will be described in detail. The first hit time effect mode table 952a is used in the case of big hit (or small hit), and shows the relationship between the random number for determining the effect (described later) and the effect mode (in this case, the effect pattern in the step effect and the development effect). It is shown. The first off-time effect mode table 953a is a table used in the case of a loss, and indicates the relationship between the effect determination random number and the effect pattern.

  The peripheral board 881 is provided with first effect random number extraction means 957a for extracting effect determination random numbers from a random counter (not shown), and first effect mode determination means 958a for determining effect patterns. When receiving the control command via the command receiving means 951, the first effect mode determining means 958a extracts the effect random number by the first effect random number extracting means 957a and the success / failure command included in the control command is a big hit (or In the case of a small hit), an effect pattern is determined from the effect random number extracted by the first effect random number extracting means 957a and the effect condition table 952a at the time of first hit. In the case of indicating an outage, an effect pattern is determined from the effect random number extracted by the first effect random number extraction means 957a and the effect-of-first-effect mode table 953a. Since the development effects are developed step by step over a plurality of performances, when the third advantageous game state (big hit) or the fourth advantageous game state (small hit) occurs, the basics in the subsequent lottery The flow of production (that is, in what pattern until which production is developed) is determined.

  The effect pattern determined by the first effect mode determining means 958a is extracted from the effect pattern storage means (not shown) and sent to the first effect display control means 975a. The first effect display control means 975a reads out the images of those effects from the image storage means (not shown) to the effect display device 101.

  On the other hand, as a functional configuration related to the production of the first decorative symbol, a first decorative symbol variation control means 976a is provided. Based on the control command received by the command receiving unit 951, the first decorative symbol variation control unit 976a reads and varies the stop symbol from the first decorative symbol storage unit (not shown), and includes variations included in the control command. The decorative design is stopped based on the time, the success / failure command, etc. (that is, the lottery result).

  In the above description, the effects related to the first big hit lottery have been described, but the peripheral board 881 is also provided with a functional configuration for performing effects related to the second big hit lottery. Specifically, a second winning effect mode table 952b and a second off-time effect mode table 953b are stored in advance as effect tables corresponding to the second big hit lottery, and these tables 952b and 953b are stored. Based on this, the production mode in the step production and the development production is determined. Since the production mode tables 952b and 953b have the same configuration as the production mode tables 952a and 953a corresponding to the first big hit lottery, detailed description is omitted here.

  Further, on the peripheral board 881, corresponding to the second big hit lottery, the second effect random number extraction means 957b, the second effect mode determination means 958b, the second effect display control means 975b, and the second decorative symbol variation control means. 976b is provided, but since these configurations also have the same functions as the functional configurations corresponding to the first big hit lottery, detailed description will be omitted.

  Further, the peripheral board 881 is provided with a decorative symbol sequence variation display means 960 and a big hit display means 964. The decorative symbol sequence fluctuation display means 960 is based on the outputs of the first decorative symbol fluctuation control means 976a and the second decorative symbol fluctuation control means 976b or based on the control command received by the command receiving means 951. While changing a row | line | column, based on the fluctuation | variation time contained in the control command, a success / failure command, etc. (namely, lottery result), a common decoration symbol row | line | column is stopped in order. In particular, a combination of decorative symbols (stopped symbols) that have already stopped on the active line at the stage before the last stopped symbol sequence that is stopped last among a plurality of common decorative symbol sequences is a specific decorative symbol When the above combination is satisfied, the reach state is established by using the already stopped decorative symbol as the reach formation symbol.

  The jackpot display means 964 performs the lottery when the lottery result of the first jackpot lottery or the second jackpot lottery is the first jackpot or the second jackpot, that is, when the “probable big hit” or “normal jackpot”. After stopping the variation of the common decorative design sequence, it is displayed that “big hit”. If the lottery result of the first big hit lottery or the second big hit lottery is the third big hit, the fourth big hit, or the small hit, the change of the common decorative symbol sequence is not displayed without displaying “winning” After the stop, the production related to the lottery is finished.

  Further, the peripheral board 881 is provided with a winning state implicit means 995 and a winning state indicating means 996. The winning state implied means 995 makes it unclear to the player which winning is given when a predetermined profit is given to the player by the third advantageous gaming state and the fourth advantageous gaming state. . On the other hand, the winning state indication means 996 is specified by the first advantageous gaming state or the second advantageous gaming state even if a predetermined number of lotteries have been performed since the provision of the profit when the predetermined benefit is given by the third advantageous gaming state. It is clear that the probability fluctuation state is hidden when the benefit of is not granted. According to this, it is possible to suppress “the game is ended halfway because it is not noticed even though it is in a probability variation state”.

  Thus, according to the pachinko machine 1 of this example, since the center frame 610 is formed of a colorless and transparent member, the player is not conspicuous even on the transparent game area plate 81 and does not give the player a sense of incongruity. Further, since the stage 164 formed on the upper surface of the lower edge portion of the center frame 610 is made of a colored member, the movement of the game ball rolling in the left-right direction on the stage 164 becomes easy to understand, and attention is paid to the behavior of the game ball. The degree can be increased. Even if the stage 164 is made of a colored member, the stage 164 is located at the boundary between the effect display device 101 and the decorative body 84 in the electrical decoration unit 85, and thus the decoration and effect display are not obstructed. . Moreover, it can be emphasized that the effect display device 101 and the illumination unit 85 are different effect members. That is, the coloring of the stage 164 acts as an accent, tightening the overall performance and improving the design.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present example, since the winning device receiving portion 177 is provided integrally with the stage 164, the first entrance path 457 and the stage 164 are associated with each other and roll on the stage 164. It is possible to pay attention to whether or not the game ball to be received is received by the winning device receiving unit 177. In particular, since the stage 164 and the winning device receiving unit 177 are colored, it is possible to clearly see whether or not the game ball is received by the winning device receiving unit 177. The first winning path 457 is a winning path for the first starter device 456. When it is detected that a game ball has entered the winning path, a big hit lottery is performed, which is advantageous for the player. There is a possibility that a gaming state is generated. As described above, since the ball entering the winning device receiving unit 177 becomes an opportunity for the big hit lottery, the willingness to enter the winning device receiving unit 177 is high, and the whereabouts of the game ball It becomes possible to draw more attention. In addition, a medium guide portion 174 is formed on the stage 164 so that the game ball rolling in the left-right direction can flow down directly below the center. In addition, a second start port device 330 and a third start port device 332 are provided in the game area 37 below the medium guide portion 174, and a game ball flowing down through the medium guide portion 174 is entered. Is possible. For this reason, even if it becomes impossible to enter the winning device receiving portion 177, there is still a possibility of entering the second starting port device 330 or the third starting port device 332, so that a sense of expectation is left. The decrease can be suppressed.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 1 of this example, the stage decoration plate 618 having the same color as the stage 164 is provided on the front surface of the lower edge portion of the center frame 610 to form a colored portion having a thickness in the vertical direction. For this reason, when it sees from the front, while concealing the complexity in a boundary part, it can further emphasize that the production | presentation display apparatus 101 and the electrical decoration unit 85 are separate production members, respectively.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present example, the stage 164 is configured by laminating the colored coloring member 614 and the colorless and transparent surface material 613, so that although it is a colored member as a whole, the surface 164 A translucency can be produced. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the colorless and transparent game area plate 81 and the colorless center frame 610 from feeling uncomfortable. Further, since slit-like window portions 616 are formed at predetermined intervals on the stage 164 so as to transmit light, the sensation that the stage 164 is an opaque member is wiped away, and the stage 164 and the center frame are removed. A sense of unity with 610 can be enhanced. In particular, since the irregular reflection surface 617 is formed in a portion corresponding to the window portion 616 in the surface material 613 and is in a semi-transparent state, only light is visible without visually recognizing the shape of the member disposed below the stage 164. Can be radiated.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present example, the stage 164 is provided with the first shelf 165 and the second shelf 166, and the game balls discharged from the first shelf 165 are transferred to the second shelf 165. Since it is possible to roll on the shelf 166, it is possible to enjoy rolling for a relatively long time by rolling surfaces extending over a plurality of stages, and also to get bored visually by complicating the behavior of the game ball. A difficult configuration can be obtained. Moreover, since the 2nd shelf part 166 is lower than the 1st shelf part 165 and the level | step difference 172 is provided between both shelf parts, it is game from the 2nd shelf part 166 to the 1st shelf part 165. The sphere is prevented from flowing back, and the difference in advantage between the first shelf 165 and the second shelf 166 becomes clear. In addition, since the weir portion 173 having a predetermined height is provided at the front edge portion of the first shelf portion 165, the game ball rolling on the first shelf portion 165 deviates from an unexpected part and suddenly has a sense of expectation. The situation of being lost can be avoided. Although the stage 164 is colored, the dam portion 173 is made of a colorless transparent member. Therefore, even when the height of the dam portion 173 is relatively high, the behavior of the game ball rolling on the first shelf portion 165. Is not obstructed visually. In addition, since the stage decoration member 619 is disposed between the first shelf 165 and the second shelf 166, and the stage 164 is given a three-dimensional effect, the stage decoration member 619 and the behavior of the game ball are overlapped. Can be visually recognized and can enhance the interest in behavior. The stage decoration member 619 protrudes upward, but is a colorless and transparent member, and therefore does not block the game ball rolling on the first shelf 165. In addition, by providing the colorless and transparent stage decoration member 619, it is possible to enhance the sense of unity with the center frame 610 and further reduce the uncomfortable feeling of the stage 164 composed of the colored member.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present example, the transparent decorative portion 500 is disposed behind the stage 164 and is visible through the opening 82 of the center frame 610. Therefore, the stereoscopic effect and design of the stage 164 are provided. It is possible to further improve the performance and further increase the attention in the vicinity of the stage 164. In particular, since the transparent decorative portion 500 is made of a colorless transparent member, it can be harmonized with the transparent game area plate 81. Moreover, since the transparent decoration part 500 is irradiated with light from below, the transparent decoration part 500 is lit up, and the effect can be enhanced. In particular, since the transparent decorative portion 500 is made of a colorless and transparent member, light passing through the interior is reflected, and the brightness and brightness can be increased.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 1 of this example, the forward light emitting means 632 is provided behind the center frame 610, and light is emitted through the center frame 610. Therefore, the center frame 610 can be seen to be shining. It is possible to emphasize the boundary between the effect display device 101 and the illumination unit 85. Further, a mirror surface member 611 is partially provided on the front surface of the center frame 610, and at those portions, the light passing through the center frame 610 is shielded and the light irradiated from the player side is reflected. Therefore, the entire center frame 610 can be shined without arranging the forward light emitting means 632 over the entire center frame 610, and the combination of the light from the forward light emitting means 632 and the reflected light increases the glare. Can be increased.

  Furthermore, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present example, the electrical decoration unit 85 that is visible through the transparent game area board 81 is divided into a plurality of decorative bodies 84, and the lower decorative body 84 is on the upper side. The undulation in the front-rear direction is larger than that of the decorative body 84. For this reason, the colored stage 164 can be seen as if it is a part of the lower decorative body 84, and only the stage 164 appears to be raised, that is, the transparent gaming area plate 81. It is possible to prevent the stage 164 from becoming too conspicuous above. Since the upper decorative body 84 has a relatively small undulation in the front-rear direction, it can be harmonized with the colorless center frame 610, and the behavior of the game medium rolling on the game area plate 81 can be easily seen. .

  The present invention has been described with reference to preferred embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention as described below. And design changes are possible.

  That is, in the above embodiment, the stage 164 is configured by a colored opaque member (black colored member 614). However, if it is colored, it may be configured by a translucent member. Further, although the surface material 613 is laminated on the surface of the coloring member 614, the coloring member 614 may be configured only by the coloring member 614. According to this, the configuration of the stage 164 is simplified, and the cost can be reduced.

  In the above embodiment, the center frame 610 is formed of a colorless and transparent member. However, if it is colorless, it may be formed of a translucent or opaque member. In addition, the mirror member 611 is provided on the front surface of the center frame 610 to make the center member 230 partially opaque. However, the center member 230 as a whole is configured to be transparent without the mirror member 611 being provided. Also good.

  In the above embodiment, the stage 164 is provided with the first shelf 165 and the second shelf 166 as rolling surfaces, that is, provided with two rolling surfaces, but may be only one stage, Three or more stages may be used.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although what provided the illumination unit 85 over substantially the whole region of the game area board 81, ie, the thing which makes the area of the game area board 81, and the magnitude | size of the decoration body 84 substantially correspond, is shown. The size of the body 84 may be smaller than the game area plate 81. Specifically, the decorative body 84 may be provided only for the game area below the stage 164.

  In the above embodiment, the frame-shaped center frame 610 is provided and the stage 164 is formed on the upper surface of the lower edge of the center frame 610. However, the center frame and the stage are arranged separately. May be. Moreover, you may make it provide members other than a center frame as a member which controls the rolling direction of the game ball which rolls in the game area | region 37. FIG. That is, the stage may be formed without providing the center frame 610. In other words, if the gaming machine is provided with a stage that is formed to be recessed in the depth direction from the front surface of the game area plate 81 and has a rolling surface formed on the floor surface, the present invention can be used regardless of the presence or absence of the center frame. It is possible to apply. When the center frame is not in the shape of a frame, or when the center frame is not provided, the warp passage is configured to guide the game ball to the stage without penetrating the center frame.

  In the above-described embodiment, three start opening devices are provided and two types of big hit lotteries are performed. However, only one start opening device may be provided. Moreover, although what showed the 2nd starter apparatus 330 comprised from the pocket-type winning opening with a fixed opening degree was shown, the electric opening and closing winnings which have a pair of left and right movable pieces like the 3rd starter apparatus 332 were shown. It may be configured from a device and the ease of winning a prize to the second starter device 330 may be changed based on the gaming state.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 is shown as a gaming machine, but the gaming machine other than the pachinko machine, for example, a pachislot machine, a gaming machine that is a fusion of a pachinko machine and a pachislot machine, etc. The invention can be applied.

It is a front view which shows the whole front side of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which shows the state by which the main body frame was opened by the one side of the outer frame of a pachinko machine, and the front frame was opened by the one side of the main body frame. It is a perspective view which isolate | separates the main body frame and game board of a pachinko machine, and shows from diagonally upper right front. It is a rear view which shows the whole rear side of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which shows the whole rear side of a pachinko machine from upper right back. It is a perspective view which shows the state which removed the back cover body, various control boards, etc. from the perspective view of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the state by which various members were assembled | attached to the main body frame of the pachinko machine from diagonally upper right back. It is a perspective view which shows a main-body frame simple substance from diagonally upper right back. It is a back perspective view of a game board. It is an enlarged front view showing a configuration of a main part of a pachinko machine in which a game board having a game area and a plurality of units mounted on the game board are assembled. It is a perspective view which shows the pachinko principal part from the upper left front. It is a perspective view which shows the pachinko principal part from the upper right front. It is a perspective view which shows the game board which has a game area | region from the upper right front. It is a perspective view which decomposes | disassembles the pachinko principal part and shows from diagonally forward. It is a perspective view which shows a center accessory from the upper right front. It is a perspective view which decomposes | disassembles a center accessory and shows from diagonally forward. It is a perspective view which shows the stage of a center accessory from the upper right front. It is a perspective view which shows the state which removed the coloring member from the stage. It is a perspective view which shows a coloring member from diagonally forward. It is an expansion perspective view which shows the stage of a center accessory from the upper right front. It is an expansion perspective view which shows the stage of a center accessory from upper left back. It is a perspective view which shows an electrical decoration unit from the upper right front. It is a perspective view which shows the base member of an electrical decoration unit from the upper right front. It is a front view which shows each decoration provided in the electrical decoration unit. It is sectional drawing which shows the part which light-emits a stage decoration member among electrical decoration units. It is a rear view which shows an electrical decoration unit. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the state which isolate | separated the partition board and the center role from the electrical decoration unit from upper left back. It is sectional drawing which shows the assembly | attachment state of a center accessory and an electrical decoration unit. It is a perspective view which decomposes | disassembles the structure of the part which propagates light from a light emitting board | substrate to a center accessory, and shows the structure from diagonally forward. It is an enlarged front view which shows the principal part in the surface by the side of the player of a center accessory. It is sectional drawing which shows the AA cross section of FIG. It is a front view which shows the structure of a cylindrical propagation member. It is a perspective view which shows a movable accessory unit from the upper right front. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the mechanism part in a movable accessory unit. It is a part of block diagram which shows a control structure roughly. It is another part of the block diagram which shows a control structure schematically. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by CPU mounted in a main board | substrate, and the process at the time of a power failure generation | occurrence | production. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed by CPU mounted in a main board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol and special electric accessory control process performed by CPU mounted in a main board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows the start opening prize process in a special symbol and a special electric accessory control process. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation | variation start process in a special symbol and a special electrically-powered object control process. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation | variation pattern setting process in a special symbol and a special electric accessory control process. It is a flowchart which shows the process during the fluctuation | variation in a special symbol and a special electrically-powered object control process. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit game start process in a special symbol and a special electrically-powered object control process. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit game start process in a special symbol and a special electric accessory control process. It is a flowchart which shows the special electric utility jackpot control process in a special symbol and special electric accessory control process. It is a flowchart which shows the special electric accessory small hit control process in a special symbol and special electric accessory control process. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by the integrated CPU mounted in a periphery control board. It is a flowchart which shows the 16ms steady process performed by the integrated CPU mounted in a periphery control board. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis process in a 16ms regular process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process in a 16 ms regular process. It is a flowchart which shows the decoration design change start process in an effect control process. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure regarding the 1st lottery in a main board | substrate. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure regarding the 2nd lottery in a main board | substrate. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure regarding an advantageous game state. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure regarding the normal lottery in a main board | substrate. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure regarding the production | presentation display control and decoration design variation control in an electrical decoration control board. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table structure in the random number memory means for special symbols.

Explanation of symbols

1 Pachinko machine 37 Game area 81 Game area board (transparent game board)
82 Opening 85 Electric decoration unit (decoration unit)
101 Production display device 105 First warp entrance (warp entrance)
106 First warp exit (warp exit)
107 First warp passage (warp passage)
130 Launcher Unit (Launcher)
164 Stage 165 First shelf portion 166 Second shelf portion 172 Step 173 Weir portion 174 Medium guide portion 177 Winning device receiving portion (entrance ball receiving portion)
330 Second starter device (lower starter)
331 Movable piece 332 Third starter device (lower starter)
358 Second start port sensor (second winning state detection means)
416 First start sensor (winning state detection means, first winning state detection means)
456 First starter device (starter device)
457 First entrance passage (guidance passage)
480 Upper decorative body (upper decorative body)
481 Decorative body on the right side
482 Left decorative body (upper decorative body)
483 Lower right decorative body (lower decorative body)
484 Lower left decorative body (lower decorative body)
500 Transparent light emitting part (rear decoration member)
506 Transparent decorative part (rear decorative member)
610 Center frame (ball rolling area member)
611 Mirror surface member 613 Surface material 614 Colored member 615 Colored piece 616 Window 617 Diffuse reflection surface 618 Stage decoration plate 619 Stage decoration member 631 Upward light emission means 632 Forward emission means 916a First hit determination random number extraction means (big hit lottery means)
916b Second hit determination random number extraction means (big hit lottery means)
918a First fluctuation time random number extraction means (big hit lottery means)
918b Second fluctuation time random number extraction means (big hit lottery means)
930a First success / failure determination means (big hit lottery means)
930b Second success / failure determination means (big hit lottery means)
933a First advantageous game state control means (advantageous game state generation means)

Claims (1)

A transparent game board made of a colorless transparent member and having a game area on the front surface;
A colorless ball rolling region member that is formed to be recessed in the depth direction from the front surface of the transparent game board and extends in the left-right direction, forming a region for rolling the game medium,
A colored stage arranged in the region formed by the ball rolling region member and rolling the game medium in the left-right direction;
A warp passage capable of causing a game medium rolling in the game area to enter the stage;
An effect display device disposed behind the transparent game board and visible through at least the upper part of the stage,
A gaming machine comprising: a colored decoration unit disposed behind the transparent game board and visible through at least a lower part of the stage.

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