JP2008173281A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of reflecting the preference of the player on a performance form when starting the game without giving a bitter feeling of ending a game in the middle to a player, in the configuration of selectively executing the performance form from two or more kinds. <P>SOLUTION: When the player ends the game, a password for specifying a game state including the performance form at the point of ending the game is output. Then, when the password is input when playing the game next, the game is started in the game state specified by the password. Thus, the player is prevented from having the bitter feeling of ending the game in the middle. Also, forced game start continuously taking over the remaining performance form is evaded, and the preference of the player is reflected on the performance form when starting the game. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  In the present invention, a winning judgment means for judging whether or not to give a profit to a player based on the establishment of a predetermined judgment condition, and a judgment to give a profit to the player by the corresponding judgment means. The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a profit granting state control means for controlling to a profit granting state that grants a profit to a player based on the fact.

Conventionally, in general, a pachinko machine as a gaming machine displays a change of a symbol (identification information) on a display (display means) based on the fact that a game ball has won a start winning opening and displays it after a predetermined period of time has elapsed. Profits are given to the player by controlling the jackpot gaming state (profit granting state) when the symbol is stopped and displayed on the display, and when the display stopped on the display is in a specific display mode (specific display result) There was something to do. In addition, in this type of pachinko machine, as the predetermined condition is established, the effect form by the display is switched to a special effect form different from the effect form at the normal time (for example, the background screen of the display device is different from the normal time). By changing to a background screen, etc., a display that changes the display of variation on the display unit so as not to reduce the interest in the effect display (for example, see Patent Document 1) has been proposed. Specifically, there is a display control of a special effect form as a mission effect (command effect) form. In this case, a command is presented to the player at the time of switching from the normal effect form to the special effect form. (For example, a specific reach can be issued before reaching a predetermined number of symbol fluctuations, or a reach can be generated with a predetermined symbol, etc.) When the command is achieved, the big hit is confirmed before the specific display result is stopped. It was a composition.
Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2005-323863 (FIG. 6)

  By the way, the pachinko machine which does not relate to a player's intention in the structure which selects any production form from the multiple types of production forms (for example, the production form and the special production form at the time of normal time) like the said patent document 1. It is determined whether or not a predetermined condition is established by the control on the side (for example, determination based on random number extraction or determination of whether or not a predetermined number of symbol variations have been completed in the case of a mission effect form), and the determination result Whether or not to switch the production form is determined based on this. For this reason, when the game is unavoidably terminated in the middle of the mission effect form, that is, when the game is finished before the predetermined number of symbol variations for ending the mission effect form is finished, the game is halfway. The player had a bad aftertaste to finish. Further, when the player finishes the game, the effect form at the end of the game remains as it is. For this reason, the next player who plays the game will be forced to start the game by taking over the remaining effect form, and reflect the player's preference to the effect form at the start of the game. It was impossible. The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and the object of the present invention is to have a bad aftertaste of finishing a game halfway in a configuration in which a production form is selectively executed from a plurality of types. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can reflect a player's preference with respect to an effect form at the start of the game without giving it to the player.

(Solution 1)
In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention includes a winning determination means for determining whether or not to give a profit to a player based on the fact that a predetermined determination condition is satisfied, and a corresponding failure determination means. A profit granting state control means for controlling to a profit granting state for granting a profit to the player based on the determination that the player should be given a profit, and an effect accompanying the game Based on the determination result of the display means to be displayed and the winning determination means, the display means displays the variation of the identification information, and after a predetermined period, the display result of the identification information according to the determination result is stopped and displayed. , Display control means for stopping and displaying a specific display result as a display result of the identification information when the determination to give a profit to the player is made by the winning determination means, and an effect in the variation display of the identification information An effect form selection means for selecting a state from a plurality of types, an effect form display control means for controlling display of the effect form selected by the effect form selection means, and a game state including the effect form at the end of the game Specific information output means for outputting game state specifying information for specifying, specific information input means for inputting the game state specifying information based on a player's operation, and the gaming state input from the specific information input means And a game state specifying start means for starting a game in the game state specified by the game state specifying information based on the specific information.
In this case, when the player finishes the game, game state specifying information for specifying the game state including the effect form at the end of the game is output from the specific information output means. When the game state specifying information is input from the specific information input means when the next game is performed, the game can be started in the game state specified by the game state specifying information. For this reason, even if the game is unavoidably ended in the middle of a predetermined effect form (for example, mission effect form), the game can be resumed from the middle of the predetermined effect form, so the game is finished halfway. Such a bad aftertaste is not given to the player.
Moreover, according to such a structure, a game can be started in the game state which game state specific information specifies. For this reason, it is possible to avoid forcibly starting the game by taking over the remaining effect form, and to reflect the player's preference to the effect form at the start of the game.

(Solution 2)
In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine of the present invention includes a gaming board in which a gaming area is defined, a ball launching means for launching a gaming ball in the gaming area in response to an operation of an operation handle, and the gaming An obstacle member that is implanted in the area and changes the flow direction of the game ball, a start prize opening that is arranged in the game area and is capable of winning a game ball, and the game ball has won the start prize opening A winning detection means for detecting a game, a ball payout means for paying out a predetermined number of game balls according to at least detection of a game ball by the winning detection means, and an effect associated with the game arranged in the game area. Display means, winning determination means for determining whether or not to give a profit to the player based on detection of the game ball by the winning detection means, and determination to give a profit to the player by the corresponding drop determination means Play based on what has been made A profit granting state control means for controlling to a profit granting state for granting a profit to a person, wherein the display means displays a variation of the identification information based on a determination result of the winning determination means In addition, the display result of the identification information corresponding to the determination result is stopped and displayed after the lapse of a predetermined period, and the identification information is displayed as a display result when the winning determination means determines that a profit should be given to the player. Display control means for stopping and displaying the result, effect form selecting means for selecting the effect form in the variable display of the identification information from a plurality of types, and effect form for controlling display of the effect form selected by the effect form selecting means Display control means, specific information output means for outputting game state specifying information for specifying the game state including the effect form at the end of the game, and the player's operation Specific information input means for inputting the gaming state specifying information based on the game, and a game for starting a game in the gaming state specified by the gaming state specifying information based on the gaming state specifying information input from the specific information input means And a state specifying start means.
In this case, when the player finishes the game, game state specifying information for specifying the game state including the effect form at the end of the game is output from the specific information output means. When the game state specifying information is input from the specific information input means when the next game is performed, the game can be started in the game state specified by the game state specifying information. For this reason, even if the game is unavoidably ended in the middle of a predetermined effect form (for example, mission effect form), the game can be resumed from the middle of the predetermined effect form, so the game is finished halfway. Such a bad aftertaste is not given to the player.
Moreover, according to such a structure, a game can be started in the game state which game state specific information specifies. For this reason, it is possible to avoid forcibly starting the game by taking over the remaining effect form, and to reflect the player's preference to the effect form at the start of the game.

(Solution 3)
In Solution 1 or Solution 2, when the game state specific information is output by the specific information output unit, the game state including the effect form at the end of the game is reset to the initial game state when the power is turned on. An hour reset means is provided.
In this case, when the player finishes the game, it is possible to avoid leaving the gaming state including the effect form at the end of the game for the player who starts the game next with the gaming machine.

(Solution 4)
Solution means 1 to solution means 3 include start-time reset means for resetting the game state to the initial game state when the power is turned on based on the player's operation at the start of the game.
In this case, even if the previous player leaves the gaming state including the effect form at the end of the game and ends the game, the previous gaming state is reset when the next game is started on the gaming machine. The game can be started from the initial game state.

(Solution 5)
In the solution means 4, after the game is started by the game state specification start means, the game is started in the state reset to the initial game state by the start time reset means, and the game state specification information is output by the specific information output means. A menu display control means for displaying on the display means a menu for selecting one of the game ends.
In this case, the game can be easily started and ended. However, when the game is started, the game can be started in a state in which the player is surely distinguished from the start of the game in the state in which the game state is specified and the start of the game in the initial game state. .

(Solution 6)
In the solving means 1 to 5, the specific information output means includes specific information display control means for displaying the game state specific information on the display means and allowing the player to visually recognize the game state specific information.
In this case, the player can be made to recognize the game state specifying information without providing a special medium, and the player can easily specify the game state and play the game.

(Solution 7)
In the solving means 1 to 6, when the game state specifying information is input by the specific information input means, the input state of the game state specifying information is displayed on the display means and visually recognized by the player. Display control means is provided.
In this case, it is possible to accurately input the game state specifying information to the player, and it is possible to prevent the game state from being specified or starting a game in an incorrect game state.

(Solution 8)
In Solution 1 to Solution 7, the gaming state specifying information is composed of a plurality of permutations of numbers.
In this case, the game state can be specified with information that is easy for the player to understand.

(Solution 9)
In Solution 1 to Solution 8, when the profit-giving state control means controls the profit-giving state, it shifts from the closed state to the open state and has a large winning opening having a large winning opening through which a large number of game balls can win. With mouth device.
In this case, it is possible to give the player as a profit granting state that a large amount of prize balls are paid out to the player in accordance with winning in the big winning opening.

(Solution 10)
In Solution 1 to Solution 9, the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine.
The basic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine is that a game ball is driven into the game area in accordance with the operation of the operation means, and the displayed game ball is awarded on the start opening provided in the game area. The symbol information is variably displayed by the means, and the display result of the symbol information is stopped and displayed. In addition, when a profit granting state (for example, a big hit gaming state) occurs, a big winning opening provided in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a game ball can be won, and a game is given to the player based on the winning. A privilege (for example, awarding a prize ball or writing a point on a magnetic card) is granted.

(Solution 11)
In Solution 1 to Solution 8, the gaming machine is a spinning type gaming machine.
In addition, as a basic configuration of the swivel-type gaming machine, after the symbol information string (for example, a plurality of reel strings with a plurality of symbol information) composed of a plurality of symbol information is variably displayed, the display result of the symbol information is stopped. In addition to displaying a fluctuation display means for displaying, the display of the fluctuation of the symbol information is started based on the operation of the start operation means (for example, the operation lever), and the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or the elapse of a predetermined time The display of the variation of the symbol information is stopped based on And it is provided with the profit provision state generation | occurrence | production means which generate | occur | produces a profit provision state (for example, jackpot game state) on the condition that symbol information becomes a predetermined specific display mode.

(Solution 12)
In Solution 1 to Solution 8, the gaming machine is a gaming machine in which a pachinko gaming machine and a revolving gaming machine are combined.
In addition, as a basic configuration of a gaming machine in which a pachinko gaming machine and a spinning-reel-type gaming machine are fused, a symbol information string composed of a plurality of symbol information (for example, a plurality of reel rows with a plurality of symbols) is displayed in a variable manner. After that, it is provided with a fluctuation display means for stopping and displaying the display result of the symbol information, and starting the fluctuation display of the symbol information based on the operation of the start operation means (for example, the operation lever), and the stop operation means (for example, The change display of the symbol information is stopped based on the operation of the stop button) or the elapse of a predetermined time. And it is provided with a profit grant state generating means for generating a profit grant state (for example, a big hit game state) on condition that the symbol information becomes a predetermined specific display mode, and by using a game ball as a game medium, A predetermined number of game balls are required at the start of the change of the symbol information, and a large amount of game balls are paid out when a profit granting state occurs.

  According to the configuration of the present invention, when the player finishes the game, the game state specifying information for specifying the game state including the effect form at the end of the game is output from the specifying information output unit. Then, when the next game is played, if the game state specifying information is input from the specific information input means, the game can be started in the game state specified by the game state specifying information. For this reason, even if the game is unavoidably ended in the middle of a predetermined effect form (for example, mission effect form), the game can be resumed from the middle of the predetermined effect form, so the game is finished halfway. Such a bad aftertaste is not given to the player. Moreover, according to such a structure, a game can be started in the game state which game state specific information specifies. For this reason, it is possible to avoid the forced start of the game by taking over the remaining effect form, and to reflect the player's preference to the effect form at the start of the game.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  A front frame 5 is attached to one side of the front surface of the main body frame 3 by a hinge mechanism 25 so as to be opened and closed forward. The front frame 5 includes a door body frame 26, an upper plate 28, and operation buttons 18a (operation means). The door main body frame 26 is formed of a pressed metal frame member, and is formed to have a size that covers a portion extending from the upper end of the front frame body 8 to the upper edge of the lower front member 16. A substantially circular opening window 30 through which a game area 12 of a game board 4 (to be described later) can be seen through from the front is formed at substantially the center of the door body frame 26. Further, a window frame 31 having a rectangular frame shape larger than the opening window 30 is provided on the rear side of the door main body frame 26, and a transparent plate 32 is attached to the window frame 31.

  In this embodiment, the gaming area 12 formed on the game board 4 is formed by disposing the cylinder lock 24 below the game board 4 and thinning the locking device 19 arranged on the right side of the game board 4. The area of the player can be expanded more than before, and the interest for the player's visual recognition can be enhanced. Further, by enlarging the game area 12, even if a ball guide decoration body 66, which will be described later, is arranged at the center portion of the game area 12, the game ball is placed in the variable winning device arranged below the ball guide decoration body 66. There is no impression that it is difficult to guide. In addition, the opening window 30 of the front frame 8 is enlarged in accordance with the enlargement of the game area 12, and the rigidity of the front frame 8 is reduced. However, the front frame 8 that integrally forms the upper plate 28 is used. Thus, a decrease in the rigidity of the front frame 8 is suppressed.

  On the front side of the door body frame 26, around the opening window 30, an upper plate 28 is provided integrally with the front frame 8 at the lower portion, frame lamps 27 are mounted on both left and right sides, and an upper speaker 29 is mounted on the upper portion. Yes. Further, an operation button 18a is disposed on the left side of the upper plate 28, and a menu operation button 40 operated by a player on a menu display screen described later is disposed on the upper surface of the upper plate 28 (see FIG. 9). Note that the frame lamp 27 is controlled to be turned on / off according to the effect mode of the effect executed by the liquid crystal display 50 (display means) described later, and the upper speaker 29 and the lower speaker 14 described above are the liquid crystal display 50. The sound output control of a plurality of types of sound output modes is executed in accordance with the effect mode of the effects executed in step S2. In this way, by performing the lighting / extinguishing control of the frame lamp 27 and the sound output control of the upper speaker 29 and the lower speaker 14 in synchronization with the effect executed on the liquid crystal display 50, the effect of the effect is enhanced, and the game It is intended to improve the interest of the elderly. The upper speaker 29 and the lower speaker 14 also output a warning sound for notifying that an illegal act has been executed, an information sound for notifying that an error state relating to a game has occurred, and the like.

  Next, the rear surface configuration of the main body frame 3 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, a ball tank for storing game balls supplied from a ball lifting device installed on the game island is provided on the upper rear surface side of the main body frame 3. 140, a tank rail 141 that connects the ball tank 140 and the payout device 109 and allows the game balls stored in the ball tank to flow down, are arranged. The payout device 109 (ball payout means) connected to the ball tank 140 by the tank rail 141 is formed in a unit shape, and is based on a signal that receives a game ball from the tank rail 141 and instructs the payout of the game ball. Pay out a predetermined number of game balls.

  A substrate protective cover 142 in which a substrate and the like are built is provided below the tank rail 141. The substrate protection cover 142 plays a role of preventing these substrates from being damaged by a sphere dropped from the tank rail 141 and preventing illegal acts on each substrate. Further, the substrate protection cover 142 projects to the back side of the pachinko machine 1, and the main control substrate 201 is disposed below the substrate protection cover 142. Further, a sub-integrated board 211 (see FIG. 7) is arranged on the back side of the game board 4 of the main control board 201. Thus, the upper part of the main control board 201 and the sub integrated board 211 is covered by the board protective cover 142 projecting to the back side of the pachinko machine 1, and the main control board 201 and the sub integrated board 211 are separated by the spheres dropped from the tank rail 141. Prevents damage.

  A launching device 235 (ball launching means) is attached to the lower side of the back surface of the main body frame 3. This launching device 235 is configured by integrating a launching hammer that launches a sphere sent to the launching rail 15 and a launching motor that imparts a reciprocating rotation to the launching hammer, and is associated with the operation handle 18. ing. Further, a payout substrate 205 is provided on the right side of the launching device 235. The payout board 205 drives and controls the payout device 209 based on the receipt of a payout command instructing payout of game balls from the main control board 201.

  FIG. 4 shows the game board 4 alone. The game board 4 forms a game area 12 on the front surface (board face), and plays a role of advancing the game while flowing a game ball in the game area 12. Normally, a game in the pachinko machine 1 proceeds while making an internal determination (big hit determination) or paying out a winning ball based on the winning of gaming balls in various winning holes in the gaming area 12. To do.

  The game board 4 has a game board 4a molded in a rectangular shape, and a circular game area 12 is formed on the surface of the game board 4a. The game board 4a is decorated by attaching a cell board (not shown) on the front surface, and the upper, lower, left, and right and the four corners surrounding the game area 12 are decorated by a panel decoration body 4d. The panel decorative body 4d has a function of supporting the guide rail 11, the engagement hook 4c, and the like in addition to the function as a decoration. Further, two upper and lower locking holes 4e are formed on the left edge of the panel decoration body 4d to lock the engagement protrusion 9a of the game board mounting frame 9.

  In the game area 12, in addition to various components necessary for the progress of the game, various components for production are arranged. That is, a large number of injury nails and windmills (not shown) are installed in the game area 12 in an appropriate arrangement, and the launched game balls flow down in the game area 12 while being guided by the injury nails and windmills. In addition, a ball guide decoration body 66 that is extremely eye-catching is arranged in the upper half from the central portion of the game area 12. The ball guiding decorative body 66 is disposed so as to protrude from the surface (board surface) of the game board 4a to the front surface side, and guides the game ball along the upper edge portion and the left and right edge portions thereof, thereby causing the game ball to flow downward. Can be changed. Note that the sphere guiding decorative body 66 will be further described later.

  In the lower half of the game area 12, an upper start opening 68 (start winning prize opening) and a lower start opening 70 (start winning prize opening) are arranged vertically in the center. In the present embodiment, an electric tulip type variable winning device is applied to the lower start opening 70, and two movable pieces 70a are opened to the left and right as shown by solid lines in the drawing. The game ball can be won only when

  In the lower part of the game area 12, a big prize opening 72 (large prize opening device) is installed below the lower start opening 70. In this embodiment, a front / rear open / close condition operating device is applied to the special winning opening 72, and the special winning opening 72 has a game ball only when the opening / closing member 72a is open to the front side as shown in the figure. Can win.

  In addition, two passing gates 74 are arranged in the lower portion of the game area 12 so as to form a pair on the left and right. In the lower part of the game area 12, two normal winning openings 76 (general winning openings) are provided on both sides of the big winning opening 72, and these four normal winning openings 76 are located under the gaming area 12. It arrange | positions so that an arc may be drawn along an edge.

  The ball guiding decorative body 66 is molded in a horizontally long frame shape as a whole, and its inner part is hollow. When viewed from the front side, the inner part of the ball guiding decorative body 66 is configured as an effect area (area where effects such as image display and movement of the movable body are performed), and the ball guiding decorative object 66 surrounds the effect area. Arranged to decorate. The production area, the display device (liquid crystal display unit), the movable body, and the like will be described later.

  The ball guiding ornament 66 is generally designed based on the model of the pachinko machine 1 or its game concept. Specifically, when an eye is first placed on the upper edge portion of the ball guiding decorative body 66, a jewel-like top decorative body 66a is disposed at the center position. The top decorative body 66a is shaped like a purple crystal (amethyst) that has been cut into polyhedrons, and an upper decorative body 66b shaped like a metal base that supports jewelry is arranged around the top decorative body 66a. A fine three-dimensional pattern is formed on the upper decorative body 66b, and the surface thereof is subjected to glossy chrome plating. For this reason, the upper decorative body 66b visually enhances the top decorative body 66a as a gemstone by its fine modeling and metallic luster.

  Further, side decorative bodies 66c are arranged on the left and right side edges of the ball guiding decorative body 66 so as to make a pair on the left and right. These side decorations 66c are modeled after "flies", which are fictitious animals (Chinese ancient ruins of birds). It is a dynamic expression of the figure to do. The surfaces of the left and right side decorative bodies 66c are gold-plated, and the golden luster creates a visually luxurious and mysterious atmosphere.

  An inner edge decoration body 66d extending from the upper edge portion to the left and right inner edge portions and the lower edge portion is disposed on the inner edge (inner peripheral portion) of the ball guide decoration body 66. These inner edge decorations 66d are formed so as to extend diagonally downward on the left and right from both sides of the upper decoration body 66b at the central position, and then bend to the back, and from the upper end position to the lower end position of the left and right inner edge parts. And further extends to the lower edge. Although hidden behind the side decorative body 66c in FIG. 4, the inner edge decorative body 66d extends downward at a position close to the front surface of the protective plate 120 at the left and right inner edge portions, and as it goes downward, the side decorative body 66c. It curves so that it protrudes from the back to the front. Furthermore, the left and right inner edge decorative bodies 66d are exposed from the vicinity of the lower end of the side decorative body 66c (the portion corresponding to the tip of the tail of the “鳳凰”) to the front side of the lower edge portion, and the front surface of the lower edge portion is left in the vicinity of the center. It extends to. The left and right inner edge decorative bodies 66d are also chrome-plated in the same manner as the upper decorative body 66b. Therefore, the left and right inner edge decorative bodies 66d have a visual sense of unity with the upper decorative body 66b. It is visually recognized by the player as if the upper decorative body 66b and the left and right inner edge decorative bodies 66d are formed in a continuous manner.

  A lower decorative body 67 is installed along the inner edge of the lower edge portion of the ball guiding decorative body 66. The lower decorative body 67 is disposed so as to close the space between the lower edge of the ball guiding decorative body 66 and the protective plate 120. The lower decorative body 67 is generally shaped with the peripheral decorative member 122 (see FIG. 5) and has a unified design, and a feather-shaped decorative part that makes a pair on the left and right is provided near the center. Is formed. The surface of the lower decorative body 67 is also chrome plated.

  On the other hand, an upper edge decorative body 66e that extends from the upper decorative body 66b to the left and right is disposed at the upper edge of the ball guiding decorative body 66. The upper edge decoration body 66e has two mountain shapes arranged side by side when viewed from the front, and has a certain depth (thickness) as a whole. The front surface of the upper edge decoration body 66e is subjected to fine three-dimensional modeling such as jewels arranged, and the entire surface is gold-plated. Therefore, the metallic luster of the upper decorative body 66b and the inner edge decorative body 66d and the golden luster of the adjacent upper edge decorative body 66e have a brilliant contrast, and there is a visual luxury and a gorgeous atmosphere. Is born.

  The light emitting areas 64a and 64b are arranged at symmetrical positions around the central upper decorative body 66b. Among these, the four light emitting areas 64a arranged in the upper rank function as displaying special symbols in the pachinko machine 1. The special symbol is information (determination information) that indicates to the outside that a special symbol determination (big hit determination) is performed in the pachinko machine 1 and that the winning result has come out. In other words, if there is a prize for the upper start port 68 or the lower start port 70 in the normal game state (non-hit game) in the pachinko machine 1, the four light emitting areas 67a blink in various patterns and light colors. The operation is started, and the variation state of the special symbol is displayed. With such a special symbol variation start (so-called “start”), the player can recognize that the jackpot determination has been performed (or that the determination result will be output from now on). Thereafter, when a certain amount of time has elapsed, the blinking operation of the light emitting area 64a is stopped, and the special symbol is stopped and displayed in such a manner that the determination result (winning result) at that time is displayed. With regard to the special symbol stop display mode, in a simple example, if all the four light emitting areas 64a are lit in the same color, it represents a win (big hit), and any one of the four light emitting areas 64a has a different lighting color. Or if it is turned off, it may indicate a loss (however, there are other modes as well). Thereby, the player can visually recognize whether or not the jackpot determination is won.

  On the other hand, the four light emitting areas 64b arranged in the lower layer function as a holding (starting memory) lamp in the pachinko machine 1. These four light emitting areas 64b can represent the number of stored special symbols (the number of reserved balls of 1 to 4) by the number of lights (lighted) at that time. Specifically, if there is a winning at the upper start opening 68 or the lower start opening 70 during the game, the start condition of the special symbol is stored as a trigger, and if the special symbol is in a variable display in this state, The leftmost light emitting area 64b emits light (lights up), and it is displayed that the starting memory number (the number of reserved balls) is one. On the other hand, if the special condition does not fluctuate in the state where the start condition is stored (including the case where the stop state is changed from the fluctuating state), the special symbol fluctuating display starts based on the stored start condition. Is done. In this case, the storage of the start condition is erased, and the light emission of the light emitting area 64b corresponding to the start storage number “1” is stopped (turned off). In the present embodiment, since the upper limit of the number of start memories (the number of held balls) is 4, when the upper limit is reached, no further start conditions are stored. The special symbol and the start memory number are displayed by the special symbol display LED 144a and the special symbol start memory LED 144b mounted on the special symbol / holding display LED substrate 144, respectively. The special symbol display LED 144a and the special symbol start memory LED 144b will be described later.

  On the other hand, left and right upper corner decorative bodies 66f are arranged on the upper edge of the ball guiding decorative body 66 so as to connect the upper decorative body 66b and the left and right side decorative bodies 66c. In addition, left and right lower corner decoration bodies 66g are arranged below the left and right side decoration bodies 66c at the lower edge of the ball guide decoration body 66, respectively. The upper corner decorative body 66f and the lower corner decorative body 66g are three-dimensionally shaped to remind of a “hagoromo” named after “acupuncture”. 66c visually emphasizes that he is about to fly. Each of the upper corner decoration body 66f and the lower corner decoration body 66g is formed from a light-transmitting translucent material. Of these, the left and right upper corner decoration bodies 66f are the center left upper LED substrate 104 or the center described later. A decorative light emitting operation by the upper right LED board 106 is performed. In the lower left and right corner decoration bodies 66g, a decorative light emitting operation is performed by the center left lower LED board 112 or the center right lower LED board 114, which will be described later.

  As described above, the sphere guide decorative body 66 has a function of exhibiting visual interest by its decorative modeling and plating, and performing various light emission operations using the built-in LED as a light source. In addition, the ball guiding ornament 66 has a function of adding interest to the game by guiding the flow of the game ball within the game area 12 and changing the movement of the game ball. Specifically, warp passages 66h are formed inside both side edges of the ball guide decoration body 66, and a stage portion 66i is formed on the upper surface of the lower edge part of the ball guide decoration body 66. Has been. The warp passage 66h starts from the left and right sides of the ball guiding decorative body 66, descends from both side edges, and communicates with the stage portion 66i. Further, a ball discharge port 66j is formed at the center position of the lower edge portion of the ball guide decorative body 66.

  The warp passage 66h is opened on both side surfaces of the ball guiding decorative body 66, and the game ball can be received inside through the opening. The left and right warp passages 66h are bent toward the back side (rear) from the inside of the side decoration body 66c while descending slightly in the central direction, and gather in the central direction at a position slightly below in the downward direction. And curved. The lower ends of the left and right warp passages 66h are opened as warp outlets, and the ends from the openings are directly connected to the stage portion 66i. Further, in each warp passage 66h, two protrusions (not shown) are formed in the middle of the warp passage 66h, and a game ball flowing down in each warp passage 66h has a flow-down speed while colliding with these protrusions. Alleviated. Then, when the game ball is released from the exit of the warp passage 66h, it rolls on the stage portion 66i beyond that.

  The stage portion 66i extends long in the left-right direction between the left and right warp passages 66h, and is curved so that the central portion is slightly raised. A center recess (not shown) is formed at the center of the stage portion 66i, and the center recess has a downward slope toward the rear. A ball drop hole 67d is formed at the center of the lower decorative body 67 at the bottom of the center depression, and a ball discharge passage (shown in the figure) extends downward from the ball drop hole 67d at the lower edge of the ball guide decorative body 66. Not) is formed. The ball discharge passage is bent forward after descending downward from the ball drop hole 67d, and communicates with the ball discharge port 66j on the front surface side while having a downward slope as it is.

  The game ball released to the stage portion 66i from the left and right warp passages 66h rolls while swinging in the left-right direction on the upper surface. Among these, the game ball fitted in the central center depression is discharged downward from the ball discharge port 66j through the ball discharge passage. The game ball released from the ball discharge port 66j falls toward the upper start port 68 located immediately below it, and can win the upper start port 68 with a considerably high probability.

  On the other hand, on the upper surface of the stage portion 66i, the game ball fitted into the left or right hollow portion 67b flows down from there to the ball discharge portion 67f, and passes through the discharge hollow portion 67c from the ball guiding decorative body 66. It falls to the lower game area 12. Since the discharge depression 67c has a certain width (the width that allows the game ball to roll to the left and right), the direction of the drop is not constant, and some may win the upper start opening 68 Things deviate from the upper start 68 to the left and right and do not win.

  In the present embodiment, the stage portion 66i and the discharge portion 67f are both located on the heel from the front surface of the game board 4a, that is, inside the opening 4f. For this reason, the game area 12 where the game ball flows down extends from the surface of the game board 4a to the inside of the opening 4f, and the range in which the game ball can flow down is expanded in the front-rear direction, and is three-dimensional and diverse. The flow-down mode of the game ball is realized. In addition, even if the range of the game area 12 is expanded to the inside of the opening 4f as described above, in this embodiment, the protection plate 120 can reliably prevent the game ball from falling or jumping inward from the game plate 4a. ing.

  The movable body 124 is divided into four groups on the left and right when not in operation, and is hidden behind a position that is not visible to the player (a position below the opening 4f behind the game board 4a). In operation, the individual movable bodies 124 are displaced to operating positions at different angles, and are arranged so as to form a fan as a whole. The surface of each movable body 124 is densely modeled in the shape of a “wing of a spider”, thereby unifying the design of the ball guiding ornament 66.

  Looking at this state from the viewpoint of the player, the decoration surface (front surface) of the ball guide decoration body 66 is first positioned closest to the front side, and the stage portion 66i and the inner edge where the game ball swings in the left-right direction at a slightly lower position than this. The decorative surface of the portion is located, the movable body 124 is then located in the space portion of the bag with the protective plate 120 interposed therebetween, and the display screen of the liquid crystal display unit 150 is located further on the side of the movable body 124. . Accordingly, when the player sends his gaze to the most display screen, the space portion, the movable body 124, the protection plate 120, the decoration surface of the ball guiding ornament 66, the stage portion 66i, etc. are recognized in the field of view. In other words, the visual depth and stereoscopic effect are enhanced by the overlap in the front-rear direction.

  In addition to the ball guiding ornament 66, a side decoration member 82 that is paired on the left and right is installed on the lower edge of the game area 12. Of the four normal winning holes 76, the normal winning holes 76 positioned at the upper right and the upper left are formed integrally with the side decoration member 82. The side decorative member 82 has a design that is consistent with the design concept of the ball guiding decorative body 66. In the present embodiment, the variable winning device constituting the lower start opening 70 and the normal winning opening 76 located at the lower right and the lower left are also decoratively shaped, and the design thereof includes a ball guide decorative body 66. And the design of the side decoration member 82 are unified.

  Two light emitting regions 82a and four light emitting regions 82b are arranged in the left-right direction on the upper part of the left side decorative body 82. Among these, the two light emitting regions 82a arranged on the right side function as a normal symbol display in the pachinko machine 1. The normal symbol is information (determination information) that indicates to the outside that the normal symbol determination is performed in the pachinko machine 1 and the result of the winning is obtained. Further, the four light emitting regions 82b arranged on the left side function as a normal symbol holding (starting memory) lamp in the pachinko machine 1. These four light-emitting areas 82b can represent the number of stored normal symbols (the number of reserved balls of 1 to 4) according to the number of lights (lighted) at that time. The normal symbol and the start memory number are displayed by the normal symbol display LED 146a and the general symbol start memory LED 146b mounted on the normal symbol / holding display LED substrate 146, respectively. The normal symbol display LED 146a and the universal symbol start memory LED 146b will be described later.

  In addition, two light emitting regions 82c and four light emitting regions 82d are arranged in the left-right direction above the right side decorative body 82. Among these, the two light emitting areas 82c arranged on the left side can represent information on the type of the big hit gaming state depending on which of the light emitting areas 82c is emitting (lighting) at that time. Also, the four light emitting areas 82d arranged on the right side can represent information on the gaming state such as in the probability variation state depending on which combination of the light emitting areas 82d emits light (lights up). The display of these game states is performed by the round display LED 148a and the state display LED 148b mounted on the state display LED substrate 148. These round display LEDs 148a and status display LEDs 148b will also be described later.

  FIG. 5 shows the game board 4 divided into components. As described above, decorative parts such as the ball guiding decorative body 66 and the side decorative member 82 are attached to the front surface of the game board 4a in addition to various winning holes and the like. Openings 4f and 4g are formed at the mounting positions, respectively. The openings 4f and 4g are formed so as to penetrate the game board 4a in the front-rear direction (thickness direction), and the opening edge shape of the opening 4f formed large in the center corresponds to the outer shape of the ball guide decoration body 66. In addition, the opening edge shape of the opening 4g formed in a pair on the left and right corresponds to the outer shape of the left and right side decoration members 82. The ball guiding decorative body 66 and the left and right side decorative members 82 are both attached to the game board 4a in a state of being fitted into the openings 4f and 4g from the front side.

  On the other hand, a large back mounting unit 100 is attached to the back of the game board 4a. The back mounting unit 100 is configured as a unit in which all electrical components related to the rendering operation in the game area 12 are gathered together. The effect operation here includes, for example, image display, various light emission operations, operation of a movable body, and the like. In the present embodiment, the back mounting unit 100 is a component that performs the rendering operation of the pachinko machine 1 together with the above-described ball guiding ornament 66. Hereinafter, in this embodiment, the ball guidance decorative body 66 and the back surface mounting unit 100 will be collectively referred to as an effect device (reference numeral 400 in the figure).

  The ball guiding decorative body 66 constituting the effect device 400 is attached so as to be fitted into the opening 4f from the front side of the game board 4a. On the other hand, the rear mounting unit 100, which is another component of the effect device 400, is large enough to cover the three openings 4f and 4g from the rear side while being attached to the rear side of the game board 4a. Have. That is, the rear mounting unit 100 has not only electrical components necessary for performing the rendering operation in the ball guiding decorative body 66 but also electrical components necessary for performing the rendering operation (light emission) in the left and right side decoration members 82. Equipped.

  The rear mounting unit 100 is roughly divided into two parts, and specifically includes an upper part 100a on the upper side and a lower part 100b on the lower side. Of these, the upper part 100a is a part in which electric parts corresponding to the ball guiding ornament 66 are incorporated, and the lower part 100b is a part in which electric parts corresponding to the left and right side decoration members 82 are incorporated. .

  The upper part 100a is formed in a horizontally long rectangle in accordance with the outer shape of the ball guide decoration body 66. The center upper LED board 102 is installed on the upper edge of the upper part 100a. The upper LED board 104 and the center right upper LED board 106 are installed. Further, the center left middle LED board 108 and the center right middle LED board 110 are respectively installed on the left and right side edges of the upper part 100a. Furthermore, a center left lower LED board 112 and a center right lower LED board 114 are installed at the left and right lower corners of the upper part 100a, respectively. A center lower LED substrate 116 is installed at the center position of the lower edge of the upper part 100a. These LED boards emit light from the back of the sphere guiding decorative body 66 toward the front or the side, so that the light emitting area of the sphere guiding decorative body 66 can be lit in a decorative manner. The center lower LED substrate 116 is mounted with LEDs that emit light upward behind the protective plate 120, and the light emitted from these upward LEDs irradiates the movable body 124 on the front side of the display screen. To do.

  A transparent protective plate 120 is installed at the center position of the upper part 100a. The protection plate 120 has a horizontally long rectangular shape, and is attached to the upper part 100a so as to be fitted from the front side. The center left lower LED board 112, the center right lower LED board 114, and the center lower LED board 116 are installed on the back side of the protective plate 120 in the upper part 100a. Further, the center left upper LED board 104 and the center right upper LED board 106 are partially located on the back side of the protective plate 120.

  It should be noted that the center left middle LED board 108 and the center right middle LED board 110 located at the left and right side edges are on both outer sides of the protective plate 120, and the mounting surfaces thereof are perpendicular to the protective plate 120. It is attached to the upper part 100a. In this state, the LEDs mounted on the center left middle LED board 108 and the center right middle LED board 110 are positioned so that the centers face each other. A part of the light emitted from these LEDs is introduced into the transparent material of the protective plate 120 from both end faces of the protective plate 120 as an edge light, and is guided while being totally reflected inside. For this reason, in this embodiment, the transparent protective plate 120 also has a function as a light guide plate.

  On the inner side of the upper part 100a, a rectangular frame-shaped peripheral decorative member 122 is installed at a position behind the protective plate 120. The peripheral decorative member 122 is disposed along the upper, lower, left and right peripheral portions of the protective plate 120 and is visible through the transparent protective plate 120 from the front side.

  In addition, left and right movable bodies 124 are installed at positions behind the protective plate 120 at the lower edge of the upper part 100a. The left and right movable bodies 124 are molded from elongated plate-like members, and four such plate-like movable bodies 124 are accommodated inside the upper part 100a in a state where four each are laminated in the front-rear direction on the left and right. Has been. The left and right movable bodies 124 hold a posture that hangs obliquely downward from the central position in a symmetrical manner.

  In addition, a movable body driving unit motor 126 including a gear box is installed at the lower edge of the upper part 100a in addition to the movable body driving unit motor 126 at a position below the protective plate 120. The movable body drive unit motor 126 serves as a drive source for operating the movable body 124, and the movable body drive unit 128 transmits the driving force of the movable body drive unit motor 126 to each movable body 124, and actually moves the movable body 124. It has the function of operating in a predetermined manner.

  The movable body drive unit 128 incorporates a movable body motor sensor 234 (only the reference numeral is shown in FIG. 10). The movable body motor sensor 234 includes a transmissive photo switch, and the movable body motor sensor 234 can detect the position of the movable body 124 when the movable body driving unit motor 126 is operated.

  The other lower part 100b is connected so as to hang just below the upper part 100a, and the overall outer shape thereof is an alphabetic W-shape. That is, the left and right side portions of the lower part 100b extend so as to expand upward, while the connecting portion that connects between the left and right side portions has a slightly raised central shape at the center. Accordingly, it can be seen that the lower part 100b as a whole has a W shape.

  Side LED boards 130 are respectively installed on the left and right sides of the lower part 100b. These side LED boards 130 emit light from behind the left and right side decoration members 82 toward the front, so that the light emitting areas of the side decoration members 82 can be lit in a decorative manner.

  In the present embodiment, information relating to internal determination (special symbol determination, normal symbol determination, etc.) performed in the pachinko machine 1 is displayed using multi-color or single-color LEDs, and there are various electrical components for that purpose. The LED board is installed in the back mounting unit 100.

  First, on the upper edge of the upper part 100a, a special symbol / holding display LED substrate 144 (only the reference numeral is shown in FIG. 10) is installed behind the center LED substrate 102. On the special symbol / holding display LED substrate 144, four special figure display LEDs 144a and four special figure start storage LEDs 144b are mounted. For example, when an internal determination (determination to determine a big hit) is performed in the pachinko machine 1, the special symbol display LED 144a and the special diagram start storage LED 144b are turned on or blinking (or turned off) in a predetermined pattern, and information regarding the determination is displayed. It is to be displayed.

  Next, a normal symbol / holding display LED board 146 is installed at the upper position of the left part of the lower part 100b. On the normal symbol / holding display LED substrate 146, two general symbol display LEDs 146a and four universal symbol start storage LEDs 146b are mounted. When the normal symbol determination is performed in addition to the above jackpot determination, the general diagram display LED 146a and the general diagram start memory LED 146b are turned on or blinking (or turned off) in a predetermined pattern, and information regarding the determination is displayed. Yes.

  In addition, a status display LED board 148 is installed at the upper position of the right part of the lower part 100b. On this status display LED substrate 148, two round display LEDs 148a and four status display LEDs 148b are mounted. If the winning is determined by the jackpot determination and the jackpot is won, the round display LED 148a and the status display LED 148b are turned on or blinking (or turned off) in a predetermined pattern, and information regarding the gaming state such as during the jackpot or the probability change is displayed. Yes.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, various effects of light emission (including display of determination information related to the player's interests in addition to decorative light emission) are performed in the rendering device 400 to enhance the player's interest, In particular, in the present embodiment, although the ball guide decorative body 66 attached to the front side of the game board 4a is provided with a large number of light emitting areas, All of the LED boards that serve as the light emission sources are provided on the back side (back mounting unit 100) of the game board 4a. For this reason, all the LED boards and electric wiring required for operation | movement of the production | presentation apparatus 400 can be accommodated in the back surface mounting unit 100, and it is not necessary to provide an LED board and electric wiring separately in the ball | bowl induction decoration body 66.

  FIG. 6 shows the rear mounting unit 100 in a state where it is divided into components. In the back mounting unit 100, a liquid crystal display unit 150 is assembled on the back side of the upper part 100a. The liquid crystal display unit 150 is configured by integrating a display control board 220 and a liquid crystal display (LCD module) 50, and the display control board 220 is accommodated in the board box 150a in the state of the liquid crystal display 50. Installed on the back. In the present embodiment, a fan 150b for heat dissipation or cooling is installed on the back surface of the substrate box 150a.

  A panel relay terminal plate 151 is installed on the back side of the lower part 100b (connection portion). The panel relay terminal board 151 is connected with harnesses corresponding to the special symbol / holding display LED substrate 144, the normal symbol / holding display LED substrate 146, and the status display LED substrate 148 in one place. Each LED board is connected to the main control board 201 via the panel relay terminal board 151.

  In order to support the liquid crystal display unit 150, on the back side of the upper part 100a, a receiving portion 100c is formed at the lower edge portion thereof, and two locking portions 100d are formed at the left edge portion when viewed from the back side. Further, an up / down sliding lock member 100e is installed on the right edge. Further, the back surface of the upper part 100a is formed as a flat receiving surface, and when the liquid crystal display unit 150 is assembled to the upper part 100a from the back side, the display screen of the liquid crystal display unit 150 is closely attached to the receiving surface. Have a relationship. In addition, the rear end of the peripheral decorative member 122 contacts the front surface of the liquid crystal display unit 150 and functions as a receiving member that receives the liquid crystal display unit 150.

  Although not shown in FIG. 6, a protrusion is formed on the left edge of the substrate box 150a corresponding to the two locking portions 100d, and when the liquid crystal display unit 150 is assembled to the upper part 100a, The liquid crystal display unit 150 is locked to the upper part 100a in a state where the protrusions enter the two locking portions 100d. Further, regarding the vertical direction, the lower surface of the liquid crystal display unit 150 is supported by the receiving portion 100c of the upper part 100a, and its fall is prevented. A lock claw 150c is formed on the right edge of the substrate box 150a. When the liquid crystal display unit 150 is brought into close contact with the receiving surface of the upper part 100a, the lock member 100e is slid upward to lock the substrate box 150a. The liquid crystal display unit 150 is locked via the claw 150c, thereby reliably preventing the liquid crystal display unit 150 from falling backward. In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display unit 150 can be easily attached to the rear surface mounting unit 100 by locking the liquid crystal display unit 150 using the lock claw 150c and the lock member 100e. On the other hand, when removing the liquid crystal display unit 150, the liquid crystal display unit 150 can be easily removed simply by releasing the locking of the lock member 100e. Accordingly, the liquid crystal display unit 150 can be easily attached and detached, and in particular, the liquid crystal display unit 150 which is an expensive electrical component in the pachinko machine 1 can be easily recycled and reused.

  As described above, the rear mounting unit 100 is equipped with all the electrical components necessary for rendering operations such as various LED boards, the movable body drive unit motor 126, the liquid crystal display unit 150, and the like. All the connected electrical wirings (harnesses) are relayed to the sub-integrated board 201 in a state where they are gathered in one place in the back mounting unit 100. That is, the rear mounting unit 100 is equipped with a lamp driving board 156, and all the electrical wirings connected to all the electrical components for the purpose of production operation are collected on the lamp driving board 156 and connected to a relay circuit on the board. The A connector for connecting to the sub-integrated board 211 is mounted on the lamp driving board 156.

  The lamp driving substrate 156 is attached to the rear surface mounting unit 100 in a state where it is accommodated in an openable / closable substrate case 158. The board case 158 is provided with an openable / closable board case 158 via a hinge 158a on the back side of the upper part 100a. Therefore, the board case 158 can be opened and closed on the back side of the back mounting unit 100. . A locking portion 158b is formed at the upper edge of the substrate case 158, and a receiving portion 100f is formed at the upper edge of the upper part 100a correspondingly. When the substrate case 158 is closed from the position shown in FIG. 6 along the back surface of the upper part 100a, the locking portion 158b is inserted into the receiving portion 100f and locked. As a result, the substrate case 158 is locked in the closed position.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the liquid crystal display unit 150 can be attached to and detached from the rear surface mounting unit 100 with the substrate case 158 of the lamp driving substrate 156 opened to the rear surface side. Further, when the substrate case 158 is moved to the closed position in a state where the liquid crystal display unit 150 is assembled, the lamp driving substrate 156 is positioned along the back surface of the liquid crystal display unit 150. Note that “opening / closing”, “opening”, “closed position”, and the like here are all expressed in the present embodiment as if the movement of the substrate case 156 in the front-rear direction is regarded as a door. Strictly speaking, the substrate case 156 itself does not open or close any opening or entrance / exit, but here it is expressed as “opening / closing” or the like for convenience in order to facilitate intuitive understanding. Also in the following description, expressions likened to doors are used as appropriate for the movement of the substrate case 156, the control substrate box, and the like.

  FIG. 7 shows the attachment / detachment of the back mounting unit 100 on the back side of the game board 4. As shown in the figure, in the state where the sub-integrated board box 211a is rotated to the rear of the game board 4a together with the main control board box 201a, the center portion of the lower back guiding member 160 described later is largely opened rearward. Therefore, in this state, the back mounting unit 100 can be easily attached to and detached from the game board 4a alone.

  Apart from the back mounting unit 100, a lower back guide member 160 is installed on the back of the game board 4a at the position of the lower edge thereof. The lower back guide member 160 has a lateral width slightly shorter than the width dimension of the game board 4a, and the four insertion parts 160c formed on both side ends thereof are inserted into the game board 4a from the back side. It is fixed by screwing. The lower back guiding member 160 is formed with an all winning ball guiding passage 160a for guiding the game balls won in all winning ports. The all starting ball guiding passage 160a has the upper start opening 68 described above. The game balls won in the lower start opening 70, the big winning opening 72, and the normal winning opening 76 are dropped and collected. Although not shown in detail in FIG. 7, the all winning ball guiding passage 160a extends in the width direction along the back surface of the game board 4a, and is opened downward at the lower end position of the lower back guiding member 160. . Note that the game balls released downward from all the winning ball guide passages 160a pass through the winning ball collection path formed in the main body frame 3, and then, the ball discharge portion (positioned immediately below the payout board 205 in FIG. 3). To the collection route of island facilities.

  As described above, the sub-integrated board 211 is installed on the back side of the game board 4 together with the main control board 201. The main control board 201 and the sub-integrated board 211 are both corresponding main control board boxes 201a. Alternatively, it is accommodated in the sub-integrated board box 211a. Of these, the main control board box 201a is located on the back side of the sub-integrated board box 211a via the hinge part 80c (only one upper part is shown in FIG. 7) having two left and right edges when viewed from the back side. It is supported rotatably.

  One sub-integrated board box 211a is supported by the lower back guide member 160 via two hinge portions 162b on the left side when viewed from the back side. Therefore, when the sub-integrated board box 211a is opened rearward, the main control board box 201a is opened together with this. In the present embodiment, a locking portion 162c is formed on the right edge of the sub-integrated board box 211a, while a receiving portion 160b corresponding to the locking portion 162c is formed on the lower back guide member 160. Therefore, when the sub integrated board box 211a is pushed toward the back of the game board 4a, the locking part 162c is locked to the receiving part 160b, and the sub integrated board box 211a is fixed at the mounting position. Also, a locking portion 80d is formed at the right edge of the main control board box 201a, and the locking portion 80d is locked to the locking portion 162c of the sub-integrated board box 211a. Therefore, by releasing the locking of the locking portion 80d, the main control board box 201a can be opened and closed independently with respect to the sub integrated board box 211a.

  At the lower part of the lower back guide member 160, protrusions 160d and 160e are formed at two places on the left and right. These projecting portions 160d and 160e project toward the rear of the game board 4a, and one of these projecting portions 160d (left side in FIG. 7) is used as a member for receiving the hinge portion 162b of the sub-integrated board box 211a. ing. In the present embodiment, when the game board 4 is placed alone on a table or on the floor, the two projecting portions 160d and 160e support the back of the game board 4 and can prevent the rearward fall. Thereby, the stability at the time of temporarily placing the game board 4 on the table or the floor at the time of the board change work in the hall is increased, and workability can be improved. At this time, the sub-integrated board box 212a and the main control board box 201a may be used as a support together with the protrusions 160d and 160e.

  FIG. 8 shows an arrangement relationship of various components attached to the game board 4a. The ball guiding ornament 66 protrudes from the front side of the game board 4a to the back side of the game board 4a in a state of being fitted into the opening 4f. Thereby, the player can visually recognize the three-dimensional decorative shape of the ball guiding decorative body 66 from the front surface of the game board 4a to the position where only the depth D enters, so that the player can feel the visual depth there.

  On the other hand, the back mounting unit 100 is attached to the back surface of the game board 4a. However, the protection plate 120 is more than the back surface of the game board 4a because the ball guiding decorative body 66 projects to the back side of the game board 4a. Located behind. In the present embodiment, the front surface of the protection plate 120 is in contact with or very close to the rear end surface of the ball guiding ornament 66 with the back surface mounting unit 100 mounted, and at this position. The protection plate 120 prevents the game ball from falling from the game area 12 to the rear, and protects the movable body 124 and the liquid crystal display unit 150 behind it.

  Further, since the protection plate 120 extends behind the game board 4a in a range larger than the opening area of the opening 4f, the protection plate 120 can further prevent the game ball from jumping in from the opening 4f to the rear. .

  On the front side of the protection plate 120, the periphery of the opening 4 f is bordered by various decorative bodies (inner edge decorative body 66 d, lower decorative body 67, etc.). The display screen of the liquid crystal display unit 150 is bordered. When the sizes of these borders are compared before and after, the border of the display screen by the peripheral decorative member 122 at the rear of the protective plate 120 is compared with the border on the front side of the protective plate 120. Is bigger. For this reason, the display screen size of the liquid crystal display unit 150 can be secured larger than the opening area of the opening 4f behind the protective plate 120, and a powerful effect display can be achieved. Is emphasized.

  Further, the liquid crystal display unit 150 is provided at a position separated from the protective plate 120 by a distance S, and therefore, a thickness (interval) in the front-rear direction is provided between the protective plate 120 and the display screen of the liquid crystal display unit 150. A space having S) is formed. The movable body 124 is disposed in the space, and the movable body 124 partially covers the display screen of the liquid crystal display unit 150 in a state where the movable body 124 is displaced to the position at the time of operation as illustrated.

  FIG. 9 shows the menu operation buttons 40 arranged on the upper surface of the upper plate 28. The menu operation button 40 includes upper, lower, left, and right direction buttons 41a to 41d arranged in a “+” shape, and a cancel button 42 and a determination button 43 arranged on the right side thereof. Yes. The upward button 41a is a button for moving the cursor position upward on the menu display screen. The down button 41b is a button for moving the cursor position downward on the menu display screen. The left button 41c is a button for moving the cursor position to the left on the menu display screen. The right button 41d is a button for moving the cursor position to the right on the menu display screen. The cancel button 42 is a button for canceling the item where the cursor is positioned on the menu display screen. The determination button 43 is a button for determining an item where the cursor is positioned on the menu display screen. The cancel button 42 and the determination button 43 each have a button function for displaying a menu in addition to the above button functions. That is, the cancel button 42 and the determination button 43 are pressed in a state where the special symbol variation display is not performed (the integrated CPU 212 of the sub-integrated substrate 211 has not received the variation display pattern command from the main control substrate 201). When operated, the menu display screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 50 based on this.

  FIG. 10 schematically shows a configuration for controlling the operation of the pachinko machine 1. The control of the pachinko machine 1 is roughly divided into a main board group and a peripheral board group, and among these, the main board group plays game operations (winning detection, winning judgment, special symbol display, prize ball payout, etc.) ), And a group of peripheral boards controls production operations (light emission decoration, sound output, liquid crystal display, etc.). All of these boards are installed on the back side of the pachinko machine 1 and are normally visible or operated from the front side unless the main body frame 3 is opened after unlocking the main body frame 3. There is no. In addition to this, the pachinko machine 1 is equipped with a power supply board, a launch control board, an interface board (in the case of a CR machine), and the like. Is omitted.

  The main board group includes a main control board 201 and a payout board 205. The main control board 201 includes a CPU 202 as a central processing unit, a ROM 203 as a read-only memory, a RAM 204 as a readable / writable memory, and the like. Among these, the CPU 202 executes a game control program stored in the ROM 203 and controls various games performed in the pachinko machine 1 in accordance with the execution. Further, the CPU 202 creates a command (such as an effect command and a payout command) to be transmitted to the peripheral board group and the payout board 205. Further, the RAM 204 temporarily stores information such as various data and input signals generated in various processes executed by the main control board 201.

  The main control board 201 is connected to start opening switches 68a and 70b (winning detection means), a gate switch 74a, a count switch 72a, a normal winning opening switch 76a, etc., and these switches are connected to the main control board 201. The detection signal is input from the class. All electrical components except the start port switches 68a and 70b (gate switch 74a, count switch 72a, normal winning port switch 76a, solenoids 71a and 73a, special symbol display LED 144a, special symbol start memory LED 144b, normal symbol display LED 146a, The normal start memory LED 146b, the round display LED 148a, and the status display LED 148b) are connected to the main control board 201 via the panel relay terminal board 151.

  Specifically, the gate switch 74a is installed corresponding to the passing gate 74 in the gaming area 12, and when the game ball passes through the passing gate 74 in the process of flowing down, the passage is detected by the gate switch 74a, A detection signal is input to the main control board 201 via the panel relay terminal board 151. The start port switch 68 a is installed corresponding to the upper start port 68, and the start port switch 70 b is installed corresponding to the lower start port 70. Therefore, when a game ball wins the upper start opening 68 or the lower start opening 70, a detection signal is directly input to the main control board 201 from the corresponding start opening switches 68a and 70b. The count switch 72a (first winning ball detecting means) is installed corresponding to the big winning hole 72, and when a game ball wins the big winning hole 72 during the big hit game, the count relay 72a is connected to the panel relay terminal board. A detection signal is input to the main control board 201 via 151. The normal winning opening switch 76a (second winning ball detecting means) is arranged corresponding to the normal winning opening 76, and when the game ball wins the normal winning opening 76, the normal winning opening switch 76a is connected to the panel relay terminal. A detection signal is input to the main control board 201 via the plate 151.

  Then, the CPU 202 executes processing according to these input detection signals. That is, the CPU 202 applies the solenoids 71a and 73a, the special symbol display LED 144a, the special symbol start storage LED 144b, the normal symbol display LED 146a, the general symbol start storage LED 146b, the round display LED 148a, the status display LED 148b and the like based on the input detection signal. Each drive signal is output via the panel relay terminal board 151. Furthermore, the CPU 202 outputs a payout command for instructing payout of the game ball according to the winning to the payout board 205.

  The payout board 205 also includes a payout CPU 206 as a central processing unit, a payout ROM 207 as a read-only memory, a payout RAM 208 as a readable / writable memory, and the like. When a winning of a game ball is detected by the start port switches 68a, 70b, the count switch 72a, the normal winning port switch 76a, etc., a detection signal from each switch is sent to the main control board 201 via the panel relay terminal plate 151. Is input. In the main control board 201, a payout command for instructing the payout board 205 to pay out a specified number of game balls is transmitted from the CPU 202 to the payout board 205 based on the input detection signal. Then, the payout board 205 processes the payout command received from the main control board 201 and outputs a drive signal to the payout device 209 (payout motor) to execute payout of a specified number of game balls. As a result, the specified number of game balls are actually paid out by the payout device 209.

  Further, a launching device 235 having a launching motor is connected to the payout board 205, and the launching device 235 can perform an operation of launching a game ball toward the game area 12 using the power of the launching motor. . When the player operates the operation handle 18 (twisting operation), the firing motor of the launching device 235 is driven, and thereby a game ball is launched.

  Although not shown in FIG. 10, the launching device 235 incorporates a touch sensor for detecting that the player's body is touching the operation handle 18. The firing device 235 is in a state where the firing motor can be driven when it is detected that the player is touching the operation handle 18. In this state, when the operation handle 18 is twisted clockwise from the initial position, the launching device 235 actually drives the launch motor to launch the game ball.

  Alternatively, a lower plate full tank switch is provided for detecting that the lower plate 17 is full, that is, the lower plate 17 is filled with paid out game balls, and a detection signal from the lower plate full tank switch is input. In this case, the operation of the operation handle 18 is controlled so as not to be accepted, and thus the driving of the firing motor by the firing device 235 can be made impossible. That is, the game balls paid out from the payout device 209 are temporarily stored in the upper plate 28. However, when a number of game balls that cannot be stored in the upper plate 28 are paid out, the game balls cannot be stored. Are stored in the lower plate 17 communicating with the upper plate 28. In this state, the game ball is paid out by the payout device 209, and when the lower plate 17 is finally full, a detection signal is output from the lower plate full tank switch, so that the operation of the operation handle 18 is accepted. Controlled to an impossible state. Further, in this case, when the detection signal from the lower pan full switch is not output, a control may be performed so that the operation handle 18 is returned to a state where the operation handle 18 can be accepted.

  The peripheral board group includes a sub-integrated board 211, a lamp driving board 156, a display control board 220, and the like. Of these, the sub-integrated board 211 includes an integrated CPU 212 (display control means, operation detection means), an integrated ROM 213, and an integrated RAM 214. The sub-integrated board 211 includes a sound source IC 228 that performs control related to sound output, and also includes a sound ROM 227 as a read-only memory related to sound output. The integrated CPU 212 executes a process based on the effect command received from the main control board 201 by executing the effect control program stored in the integrated ROM 213. In addition, the integrated RAM 214 temporarily stores various data and input / output signals generated in various processes executed by the sub-integrated board 211, information such as effect commands received from the main control board 201, and the like. Then, when the integrated CPU 212 reads the effect command stored in the RAM 214, the integrated CPU 212 transmits a display command to the display control board 220 based on the read effect command, or sends a lamp lighting signal or drive to the lamp drive board 156. A signal is transmitted, or a drive signal is output to the frame lamp 27. In addition, the sub-integrated board 211 reads a sound output mode based on the effect command by the sound source IC 228 from the sound ROM 227 and outputs a drive signal corresponding to the read sound output mode to the upper speaker 29 and the lower speaker 14. In addition, an operation signal is input to the integrated CPU 212 according to the operation of the operation button 18 a or the menu operation button 40 (the direction buttons 41 a to 41 d, the cancel button 42, and the determination button 43), or via the lamp driving board 156. A detection signal of the movable body motor sensor 234 is input.

  The lamp driving board 156 transmits the lamp lighting signal received from the sub integrated board 211 to the center LED boards 102, 104, 106, 108, 110, 112, 114, 116 and the side LED board 130, and the sub integrated board 211. The drive signal received from is transmitted to the movable body drive unit motor 126. The center LED boards 102, 104, 106, 108, 110, 112, 114, 116, the side LED boards 130, and the movable body drive unit motor 126 are equipped in the rendering device 400, and of these, the center LED board 102 , 104, 106, 108, 110, 112, 114, 116 and the side LED substrate 130 are used for the light emission effect in the effect device 400, and the movable body driving unit motor 126 is used for driving the movable body 124. The lamp driving board 156 distributes the lamp lighting signal transmitted from the sub-integrated board 211 to each LED board and distributes the driving signal transmitted from the sub-integrated board 211 to the movable body driving unit motor 126. The sub-integrated board 211 controls the LED board and the movable body driving unit motor 126 substantially. Hereinafter, the lamp driving substrate 156 may be omitted for explanation.

  The display control board 220 includes a display CPU 221 as a central processing unit, a display ROM 222 (reach effect mode storage means) as a read-only memory, and a display RAM 223 as a readable / writable memory. Among these, the display CPU 221 controls the liquid crystal display 50 based on a display command from the sub integrated substrate 211.

  Next, a game realized by the game board 4 provided with the various components and devices described above will be described. First, when a player twists the operation handle 18, a game ball is launched by a launching device 235 provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 1. When the game ball launched from the launching device 235 rises along the launch rail 15 and the guide rail 11, it is released to the upper part of the game area 12, and then collides with an obstacle nail (obstacle member) or the like in the game area 12. While flowing down.

  When a game ball flowing down the game area 12 passes through the passage gate 74, the passage of the game ball is detected by the gate switch 74a, and the normal symbol display LED 146a (two light emitting areas 82a) changes the normal symbol based on this detection signal. Display (display mode in which green LEDs and red LEDs are alternately lit) is started.

  That is, when a game ball is detected by the gate switch 74a, the CPU 202 of the main control board 201 extracts the normal random number per symbol from a counter that updates the normal random number per symbol within a predetermined range. Then, the CPU 202 determines whether or not to win based on the normal symbol determination random number at the start of the variation of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display LED 146a. The red LED is turned on, and if it is off, the green LED is turned on).

  Further, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 74 while the normal symbol display LED 146a displays the variation of the normal symbol, the normal symbol per random symbol extracted by the CPU 202 is stored in the RAM 204 up to a predetermined number (four in this embodiment). Remembered. At this time, the stored number of determination random numbers per normal symbol is displayed according to the lighting mode of the normal diagram start storage LED 146b (light emitting area 62b). Specifically, each time the passing of the game ball is detected by the gate switch 74a while the passage of the passing gate 74 is effective (when the number of stored starting symbols of the normal symbol is less than 4), the normal starting memory is stored each time. The lighting mode of the LED 146b is switched.

  In the present embodiment, for example, when the number of memorization start memory is 1, only one maneuver start memory LED 146b (light emitting area 62b) on the left side is lit, and when the number of memorization start memories increases further, In addition to the normal start memory LED 146b, the right general start memory LED 146b is lit in order. When the number of normal start memories reaches 4, which is the maximum, all of the four normal start memory LEDs 148 blink. On the other hand, each time the normal symbol display LED 146a starts to display the fluctuation of the normal symbol, the number of the normal symbol start memory decreases by one. In this case, the normal symbol start memory is stored in the reverse manner to the above. The LED 148 is lit and blinks.

  In this embodiment, when the CPU 202 determines that the winning is based on the random number for determining the normal symbol at the start of the variation of the normal symbol, the normal symbol display LED 146a (light emitting area 64c) is lit red after a predetermined period. The status is stopped and displayed. Thereafter, the left and right movable pieces 70a are expanded by switching the solenoid 71a to the operating state (energized state), and the variable winning device is controlled to be open for a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds). Thereby, it will be in the state in which the winning to the lower start opening 70 is possible. Thereafter, when a predetermined period has elapsed, the movable piece 70a is returned to the initial position by returning the solenoid 71a to the non-operating state (non-energized state), and the variable winning device is returned to the closed state.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 202 determines that the normal symbol change starts based on the normal random number per symbol, the normal symbol display LED 146b (light emitting area 62b) is stopped in a green state after a predetermined period. In particular, the variable winning device is not controlled to be opened. Therefore, in this case, it is still impossible to win the lower start opening 70, but it is still possible to win the upper start opening 68.

  When a game ball flowing down in the game area 12 wins the upper start opening 68 or the lower start opening 70, the winning of the game ball is detected by the start opening switch 68a or the start opening switch 70b. In this case, the special symbol display LED 144a (four light emission) is displayed in a state in which the variation display of the special symbol can be started (for example, the state where the big hit game is not being played, or the variation display of the special symbol / decoration symbol is not being performed). In the region 64a), the special symbol variation display is started, and the liquid crystal display 50 starts the variation display of the decorative symbols (for example, numerals “1” to “9”). In the present embodiment, the special symbol is represented by a combination of lighting of the four light emitting areas 64a. In addition, three decorative symbols are displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 50, the left decorative symbol, the middle decorative symbol, and the right decorative symbol, and all of these decorative symbols are sequentially scrolled on the screen in a certain direction. In this way, the display is changed.

  The change display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is stopped after a predetermined period of time, and when the special symbol is displayed in a specific mode (a combination of lighting of the plurality of light emitting areas 64a that are big hits: jackpot symbol), At the same time, the stop symbols of the decorative symbols (the state in which all the left, middle and right decorative symbols are stopped) are also displayed in a specific manner (the same decorative symbol combination: jackpot symbol). In this case, the CPU 202 of the main control board 201 starts control of the “big hit gaming state”. Note that the period during which the variable display is performed is determined within a range of several seconds to several tens of seconds according to the jackpot determination random number or other random numbers.

  In the big hit gaming state, the CPU 202 controls the solenoid 73a to operate to open the condition operating device. That is, when the solenoid 73a is actuated, the opening / closing member 72a is rotated so as to fall down toward the front side of the pachinko machine 1 with the lower edge thereof as a fulcrum, thereby making it possible to win a prize winning opening 72. The opening control of such a condition operating device is performed by a count switch 73a that a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses or that a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls have won a prize winning opening 72. This is continued until either condition is detected.

  When any of the above conditions is satisfied, the CPU 202 returns the solenoid 73a to a non-operating (non-energized) state, and raises the opening / closing member 72a that has been tilted forward until then along the board surface. As a result, the special winning opening 72 is closed, and the condition operating device is controlled to be closed. In the big hit gaming state, the CPU 202 repeatedly executes a control for making one open / close cycle (hereinafter also referred to as a round) from opening the conditional operation device to returning to the closed state. 15 rounds), the big hit gaming state is ended there (variable winning action control means). As described above, when the game state shifts to the big hit game state, the big winning opening 72 is opened. Since it is possible to acquire a large amount of game balls in a shorter time than winning the game balls at 76, etc., it is possible to enhance the interest of the player.

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

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

  In this embodiment, when the probability variation state is reached after the end of the big hit game, the short hit control is performed in addition to the increase in the big hit probability. That is, in the probability variation state, the control for reducing the variation time from the start of the special symbol variation display on the special symbol display LED 144a (four light emitting areas 64a) to the stop display of the special symbol from the normal state. Symbol display LED 146a (light emitting area 82a) Control for shortening the fluctuation time from the start of normal symbol variation display to the normal symbol stop display from the normal state, normal symbol display LED 146a (light emitting region 82a) Control for increasing the probability that the result of the fluctuation display is “hit”, the movable piece 70a that is opened based on the fact that the result of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is “hit” at the normal symbol display LED 146a (light emitting area 82a). Control for extending the opening time from the normal state (in this embodiment, 0.5 seconds in the normal state, 0. 0 in the short time state and the probability variation state. Seconds), control for increasing the number of times that the variable prize-winning device is opened compared to the normal state (in this embodiment, once in the normal state, three times in the short-time state and the probability variation state), etc. Control is also performed.

  On the other hand, when the probability variation state does not occur after the end of the big hit game, the time reduction control is performed until the number of times the special symbol variation display is executed reaches a predetermined number (100 times in the present embodiment). It becomes a state advantageous to the player called “state”. In the short-time control, the winning probability to the lower start opening 70 is increased, and the number of executions of the special symbol variation display within a certain period can be increased (that is, the jackpot determination opportunity is increased). It becomes an advantageous state for the person. In addition, a normal state means the state which is not the probability fluctuation state mentioned above or a time-short state.

  In the present embodiment, a game ball is won at the upper start opening 68, and three game balls are paid out as a specified number when detected by the start opening switch 68a. When a winning is made and detected by the start port switch 70b, a predetermined number of four game balls are paid out. Thus, by providing a difference in the number of payouts between the upper start port 68 and the lower start port 70, the following effects can be obtained.

  That is, the lower start opening 70 is normally closed by the movable piece 70a, and the structure is such that there is no chance of winning unless the result of the normal symbol variation display is “winning”, whereas the upper start opening 68 is Since it is a structure that can always accept a game ball from above, if there are too many payouts for a single game ball winning to the upper start opening 68, the player will be more advantageous than the game hall operator. . If it does so, winning a prize to a starting opening (upper starting opening 68 and lower starting opening 70) will be controlled as a measure for resolving a disadvantage of a game hall operator, and, as a result, a determination game (determination of whether to make a big hit gaming state or not) ) May cause discomfort to the player. On the other hand, if the number of payouts for winning at the upper start opening 68 is too small, the number of game balls required for the judgment game increases, resulting in excessive investment, which is inconvenient for the player. It will give you a profit.

  On the other hand, the lower start opening 70 provides a game advantageous to the player in the short-time state and the probability variation state. The probability of winning is increased. However, if the number of payouts for winning a game ball is too small, the number of payouts will be less than the number of shot balls, and the remaining number of game balls will gradually decrease in spite of the advantageous game state. This will give the player discomfort. In consideration of these events, in the present embodiment, the number of payouts (3, 4) for each of the upper start port 68 and the lower start port 70 is set.

  Further, the display result of the special symbol on the special symbol display LED 144a corresponds to the display result of the decorative symbol on the liquid crystal display 50. That is, when it is determined that the big symbol is not won at the start of the variation of the special symbol, the LED (four light emitting areas 64a) is turned on according to a mode different from the above specific mode, that is, a mode out of the special mode. In addition to the stop display, the liquid crystal display 50 displays an image of a decorative symbol in a manner of loss (a loss symbol: a symbol other than the jackpot symbol, in this embodiment, a combination of at least two types of identification information (symbols)). .

  Also, the decorative symbol is a symbol for the production different from the special symbol, and the contents of the special symbol variation display (flashing of the four light emitting areas 64a) are expressed in a dramatic manner by the variation display of the ornamental decoration symbol. This enhances the visual effect. That is, when the special symbol display LED 144a is lit and displayed in a specific manner, control to shift to the big hit gaming state is performed, but even if the display result of the decorative symbol in the liquid crystal display 50 becomes a specific manner, When the special symbol display LED 144a is not lit and displayed in a specific manner, the control for shifting to the big hit gaming state is not performed.

  Further, in this embodiment, it is possible to control to one type of big hit gaming state in which “15 times” is set as the number of rounds executed in the big hit gaming state, but the benefits given to the player as the big hit gaming state are different. It may be configured to be controllable to a plurality of types of big hit gaming states. For example, it may be configured to control to a plurality of types of jackpot gaming states with different numbers of rounds executed in the jackpot gaming state. In this case, after the big hit determination random number (winning determination means) is determined to be a big hit, the number of rounds to be executed in the big hit gaming state may be determined, or based on the big hit determination random number It may be determined whether or not to control any one of a plurality of types of big hit gaming states in which different numbers of rounds are set.

  In the present embodiment, the state display LED 148b (four light emitting regions 82d) is associated with the above-described probability variation state, short-time state, probability variation state, and jackpot gaming state, and the state display according to the current gaming state. The LED 148b (one light emitting area 82d) is controlled to be turned on, while the other status display LEDs 148b (three light emitting areas 82d) are controlled to be turned off.

  In the present embodiment, the round display LED 148a (two light emitting regions 82c) described above is turned on during the big hit game. Specifically, either one or both of the left and right light emitting areas 82c to be the round display LED 148a are turned on according to the type of the big hit gaming state. In this embodiment, since it is possible to control only one type of big hit gaming state, it is not necessary to turn on the round display LED 148a. However, when it is configured to be controllable to a plurality of types of big hit gaming state, By controlling the turning on / off of the round display LED 148a corresponding to the gaming state, the type of the big hit gaming state can be easily grasped from the outside.

  For example, as a plurality of types of jackpot gaming states, the first jackpot gaming state in which “2 times” is set as the number of rounds executed in the jackpot gaming state, and the number of rounds executed in the jackpot gaming state is “15 times”. It is assumed that the second jackpot gaming state in which "" is set is executable. In this case, the LED corresponding to the right light emitting area 82c of the round display LED 148a is turned on during execution of the first big hit gaming state, and the LED corresponding to the left light emitting area 82c is turned on during execution of the second big hit gaming state. You may make it perform control. Thus, it is understood that the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment can be adapted to a configuration that can be controlled to a plurality of types of big hit gaming states.

  Next, various control processes executed by the main control board 201 in accordance with the game progress of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 18. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of main processing executed by the CPU 202 mounted on the main control board 201. FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process when a power failure occurs. FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of timer interrupt processing. FIG. 14 is a list showing random numbers updated on the main control board 201. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the game process. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the variation start process. FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the big hit determination process. FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variable display pattern setting process. FIG. 19 is a list showing an example of the variable display pattern table. The timer interrupt process is executed at a predetermined timing (every 4 ms in this embodiment) by the CPU 202 mounted on the main control board 201.

  As shown in FIG. 11, when the supply of power to the pachinko machine 1 is started, the CPU 202 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 204 is normal (is a set value when a power failure occurs). If normal, the backup data stored in the RAM 204 is used. Execute processing to restore the power outage (power recovery processing), and if the backup data is abnormal, clear RAM 204 and perform CPU peripheral device settings (normal initial settings: interrupt timing settings, etc.) . When the power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is stopped during the game, the current game state is stored in the RAM 204 as backup data. If the RAM erase switch for instructing the clearing of the backup data stored in the RAM 204 is turned on in the power-on process, the RAM 204 is cleared and normal initialization is performed. If the backup data is not stored in the RAM 204 mounted on the main control board 201 in the power-on process, the RAM 204 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 201 is activated to the sub-integrated board 211 when normal initial setting is executed is also executed. The power-on command notifies the sub integrated board 211 that the main control board 201 has been activated. The backup data is also stored in the RAM 204 even when the power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is stopped (when the power is turned off) when the amusement store is closed, etc., and when the power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is started again, the power supply Processing at the time of execution is executed.

  When the power-on process ends, the CPU 202 starts a loop process that repeatedly executes each process for gaming. At the start of this loop process, the CPU 202 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 a 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. Thus, when a power failure occurs and the power supply voltage supplied from the external power supply to the power supply board is equal to or lower than the predetermined power supply voltage, a power failure warning signal indicating that the supply of power supply voltage from the power supply board to the main control board 201 is stopped is generated. Sent. Then, when a power failure notice signal is detected by the CPU 202 mounted on the main control board 201 in step S2, a process at the time of occurrence of power interruption is executed (step S4). When the power interruption occurs, the operation of the gaming machine is in a state before the power failure when the power supply voltage supplied to the power supply board after the power failure is restored (24V in this embodiment) (hereinafter referred to as power recovery). This is a process of storing the state at the time of the occurrence of a power failure as backup data in the RAM 204 in order to start from the above. 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, random number update processing 2 for updating various random numbers used in the game is performed (step S3). . The random number updated in the random number update process 2 will be described later.

  FIG. 12 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 202 performs an interrupt prohibition setting so that the interrupt process is not executed (step S4a). Then, the checksum of the RAM 204 is calculated and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 204 (step S4b). This checksum is used to check whether or not the content of the RAM 204 before the power failure is retained at the time of power recovery.

  Next, the CPU 202 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 204 (step S4c). When the above processing is completed, the CPU 202 prohibits access to the RAM 204 (step S4d) and enters an infinite loop to prepare for stopping power supply. In this process, if the power supply voltage becomes unstable due to a very short power failure, etc. (hereinafter referred to as “instantaneous power interruption”), the process at the time of the occurrence of power interruption has started. Since the power supply voltage is not stopped, there is a possibility that the process described above cannot return from the infinite loop. In order to avoid such an adverse effect, the CPU 202 of this embodiment is provided with a watchdog timer, and is configured to be reset if the watchdog timer is not updated for a predetermined time. The watchdog timer is periodically updated while the process is normally performed. However, the watchdog timer enters the process when the power is cut off and is not updated. As a result, even when the power interruption occurs due to an instantaneous power failure and the infinite loop shown in FIG. 12 is entered, a reset is applied after a predetermined period of time, and the CPU 202 is activated in the same process as when the power is turned on.

  FIG. 13 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 202 mounted on the main control board 201 during the execution of the main process. In the timer interrupt process, the CPU 202 executes the process from step S11 to step S19 after executing the register saving process (step S10). In the switch input process of step S11, a process of monitoring the detection signals of the above-described switches (gate switch 74a, start port switches 68a and 70b, count switch 72a, normal winning switch 76a, etc.) is executed. In the payout operation process in step S12, a payout command for instructing payout of the game ball is transmitted to the payout board 205 based on the signal detected in the switch input process (step S11). In the random number update process 1 in step S13, a process of updating various random numbers used in the game is executed. In this embodiment, the random number updated in the random number update process 1 is different from the random number updated in the random number update process 2 described above. Although the random number will be described later, the random number updated in the random number update process 2 may be updated in the random number update process 1 as well.

  Moreover, in the game process of step S14, the process which controls the pachinko machine 1 according to the progress state of a game is performed. In the normal symbol game of step S15, the control process related to the normal symbol display LED 146a is executed. In the ordinary electric accessory game in step S16, processing for opening / closing control of the opening / closing member 56a is executed. In the special symbol game in step S17, control is performed to display the special symbol display LED 144a in a variable manner based on the result of the game process (step S14). In the special electric accessory game of step S18, the solenoid 73a is controlled to move and the opening / closing control of the opening / closing member 72a is executed. In the command transmission output process of step S19, a process of transmitting the effect command set in the game process (step S14) to the sub integrated board 211 is executed. In the command transmission output process (step S19), a process of transmitting the power-on command set in the power-on process (step S1) to the sub-integrated board 211 when power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is started. Done. In the I / O port output process of step S20, a process of outputting a state signal indicating a gaming state to the outside of the pachinko machine 1 (for example, a management computer), a process of outputting a drive signal to the special figure start memory lamp 147, etc. Execute. When the processing from step S11 to step S20 is executed, the register restoration processing (step S21) is executed, and the processing is terminated.

  Here, various random numbers updated by the CPU 202 mounted on the main control board 201 in the random number update process 1 (step S13) and the random number update process 2 (step S3) described above will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 14, in this embodiment, as the various random numbers used in the game, the big hit determination random number used for determining whether or not to generate the big hit gaming state (big hit determination), the big hit gaming state in the big hit determination Is a probability variation determination random number used to determine whether or not to be a probability variation big hit (probability variation determination) when it is determined that a big hit gaming state will not be generated in the big hit determination, and it is out of reach with a reach mode Reach determination random number used for determination (reach determination), variation display pattern random number used to determine the variation display pattern of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display LED 144a, There is a normal symbol determination random number used for determining whether or not the opening / closing member 56a is controlled to be in an open state (normal symbol determination). 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 by the liquid crystal display 50 may be determined.

  Among these random numbers, in the random number update processing 1, per jackpot determination random number related to occurrence of the jackpot gaming state, probability variation determination random number, and normal symbol pertinent to determine whether or not the opening / closing member 56a of the pitching device 56 is controlled to the open state Update the decision random number. That is, the random number used for the determination regarding whether or not the big hit gaming state is generated and whether or not the open / close member 72a of the conditional operation device is controlled 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 to control the open / close member 72a of the conditional operation device to be in the open state) in each random number in a predetermined period can be made constant. It is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged. On the other hand, in the random number update process 2, the reach determination random number and the variable display pattern random number are updated regardless of the occurrence of the big hit gaming state and the display result of the normal symbol. Note that the random numbers updated by the main control board 201 are not limited to those described above. In the random number update processing 2, the initial of the big hit determination random number that starts counting next when the counter that updates the big hit determination random number makes one round. The initial value determination random number for determining the value is also updated.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the game process (step S14). In the game control process, the CPU 202 first determines whether or not a game ball has won the upper start opening 68 and the lower start opening 70 (step S30). Specifically, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is output from the start port switches 68a and 70b, and when a detection signal is output from the start port switches 68a and 70b, the upper start port 68 and the lower start port 70 are output. If it is determined that the game ball has won (YES in step S30) and no detection signal is output from the start port switches 68a and 70b, no game ball has been won in the upper start port 68 and the lower start port 70 ( In step S30, NO is determined. When it is determined in step S30 that a game ball has won the upper start port 68 and the lower start port 70, various random numbers (big hit determination random number, probability variation determination random number, etc.) are acquired, and the number of reserved balls provided in the RAM 204 It is determined whether or not the counter value is less than 4 which is the upper limit value (step S31). Then, if the held ball number counter is less than 4 in step S31, start memory storage processing is performed (step S32). If the start port switches 68a and 70b are not turned on in step S30, and if the value of the reserved ball number counter is 4 in step S31, the start storage storing process is not executed. Thereafter, the CPU 202 refers to the value of the process selection flag indicating the progress of the game, and performs any one of steps S40 to S44.

  In the start memory storing process, a process of adding “1” to the held ball number counter and a process of changing the lighting display mode (number of LEDs to be turned on) of the special figure start memory LED 144b in accordance with the addition of the held ball number counter. And a process of storing the acquired random number value (in this embodiment, the big hit determination random number, the probability variation determination random number) in the storage area of the start memory provided in the RAM 204 in correspondence with the count value of the reserved ball number counter. Do. Thus, the reserved ball number counter is a counter indicating the number of random numbers stored in the storage area of the start memory. If the value of the reserved ball number counter is the upper limit value in step S31, the random number value acquired in step S30 is discarded. If it is determined in step S30 that a game ball has won the upper start opening 68 or the lower start opening 70, various random numbers may be acquired between step S30 and step S32. For example, various random numbers are acquired in step S30. Instead, after it is determined in step S31 that the reserved ball number counter is less than the upper limit value, various random numbers may be acquired, or may be acquired in the start storage storage process (step S32).

  In the variation start process (step S40) executed when the process selection flag is “0”, the start memory number is confirmed. If the start memory number is not 0, a setting for starting the variation display of the special symbol is made. Do. As will be described in detail later, specifically, it is determined whether or not a big hit gaming state is to be generated. In the variable display pattern setting process (step S41) executed when the process selection flag is “1”, settings related to the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols are performed. Specifically, although the details will be described later, the variation display pattern of the special symbol is determined, and the variation time set corresponding to the variation display pattern (after the variation display of the special symbol is started by the special symbol display LED 144a) Set the timer until the stop display. In the changing process (step S42) executed when the process selection flag is “2”, the timer set with the changing time in the changing display pattern setting process (step S41) is monitored, and the timer has timed out. Then, the special symbol display LED 144a performs a process of stopping the variation display of the special symbol. At this time, if it is determined in the variation start process (step S40) that the big hit gaming state has been made, the process selection flag is updated to “3”, and if it is not judged that the big hit gaming state has been made, the processing selection flag is set. Update to “0”.

  Further, in the big hit game start process (step S43: profit grant state control means) executed when the process selection flag is “3”, a setting for starting the big hit game state is performed. Specifically, a jackpot start command for instructing execution of the start display of the jackpot gaming state is transmitted to the sub-integrated board 211, and the number of times of opening of the conditional operation device is set.

  In the big hit game processing executed when the process selection flag is “4” (step S44: profit grant state control means), the number of game balls detected by the count switch 72a when the big hit game state is started. When a predetermined number (9 in this embodiment) of game balls wins the big prize opening 62 or when a predetermined period (30 seconds in this embodiment) elapses, the condition actuating device In addition to performing a process for putting the game in a closed state (execution period limiting means), a sub-hit command for instructing the sub-integrated board 211 to execute a display (for example, round display) during the big hit gaming state is transmitted. Also, if the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state has not reached the predetermined number (15 in this embodiment), the processing for opening the conditional operation device is performed again, and the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state is When the predetermined number of times is reached, a jackpot end command for instructing execution of a jackpot gaming state end display is transmitted to the sub-integrated board 211 and the processing selection flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variation start process (step S40). In the change start process, the CPU 202 determines whether or not the value of the reserved ball number counter is 0 (step S401). As described above, since the value of the held ball number counter indicates the number of random numbers stored in the start memory storage area, if the value of the held ball number counter is 0 in step S401, the start memory is stored. It is determined that there is no data, and the process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the value of the reserved ball number counter is not 0 in step S401, a start memory transfer process is executed (step S402). In the start memory transfer process, the process of subtracting 1 from the reserved ball number counter, and after shifting various random numbers stored in the start memory storage area provided in the RAM 204, the stored ball counter of the start memory storage area A process of reading various random numbers (such as jackpot determination random numbers) stored in the storage area corresponding to 0 is performed. Specifically, various random numbers stored in the storage area corresponding to n (n = 1, 2, 3, 4) of the reserved ball number counter in the storage area of the start memory are stored in the storage area of the start memory. The number is stored in a storage area corresponding to n-1 (n = 0, 1, 2, 3) of the number counter.

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

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the big hit determination process (step S404). In the big hit determination process, the CPU 202 determines whether or not the probability variation flag set in the big hit game process (step S44) is ON (set) (step S51). If the probability variation flag is ON, a probability variation state big hit determination table (not shown) is selected (step S52: high probability state control means), and if the probability variation state flag is not ON (if it is OFF), A big hit determination table (not shown) in the normal / short time state is selected (step S53: normal state control means). In the promiscuous state jackpot determination table, 14 jackpot determination values that are determined to generate a jackpot gaming state by matching the jackpot determination random number among 980 jackpot determination random numbers from 0 to 979 are set. The jackpot probability, which is the probability of a jackpot, is 1/70. On the other hand, in the normal / short time state big hit determination table, two big hit determination values are set out of 980 big hit determination random numbers from 0 to 979, and the big hit probability is 1/490.

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

  If it is determined in step S56 that the determination value set in the probability variation determination table and the value of the probability variation determination random number read in the start memory transfer process in step S402 match, the probability variation state is determined. The flag is turned on (set) (step S57). On the other hand, when it is determined in step S54 that a big hit is not made (deviated) and in step S56, it is decided that a probability variation big hit is not made (non-probable variation big hit), the following processing is executed. The process ends without Note that the ON / OFF states (set state, reset state) of the big hit flag and the probability variation state flag are stored in the RAM 204. The OFF state (reset state) of the big hit flag and the probability change state flag is a value of “0”, and the ON state (set state) of the big hit flag and the probability change state flag is a value of “1”. Is set.

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

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display pattern setting process (step S41: effect form selecting means). In the variable display pattern setting process, the CPU 202 determines whether or not a big hit is made as a result of the current variable display, that is, whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S410), and the big hit flag is set. If it is ON (if it is in the ON state), the big hit time fluctuation display pattern table (see FIG. 19) in which the fluctuation display pattern used when the big hit is set is selected (step S412). If the big hit flag is not set (if it is OFF), a reach determination random number is acquired and stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 204 and set in a reach determination table in which a predetermined determination value is set. It is determined whether or not the reach is determined based on whether or not the determined determination value matches the value of the acquired reach determination random number (step S411). When it is determined that the reach mode is selected, a reach-time variation display pattern table (see FIG. 19) in which a variation display pattern showing a mode for deriving an outlier symbol with a reach mode is set is selected (step S413), and reach is performed. When it is determined not to be an aspect, the detachment fluctuation display pattern table (see FIG. 19) in which a fluctuation display pattern showing an aspect for deriving a losing symbol without a reach aspect is set is selected (step S414). In the reach determination table, the reach probability (reach mode ratio) is 1 / 12.5, that is, two determination values out of 25 reach determination random numbers from 0 to 24 are reach determination. Set in the table.

  Then, the variable display pattern random number is acquired and stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 204, and the big hit variable display pattern table, the reach variable display pattern table selected in Steps S411, S413, and S414, the shift variable display pattern The variation display pattern in which the determination value set in any one variation display pattern table of the table matches the value of the acquired variation display pattern random number is determined (step S415).

  The deviation fluctuation display pattern table includes a table in which only a fluctuation display pattern of “normal fluctuation” of fluctuation number 1 described later is set, a table in which only a fluctuation display pattern of “shortening fluctuation” in fluctuation number 2 is set, When the above-mentioned time-shortening control is not executed, a table in which only the fluctuation display pattern of “normal fluctuation” with the fluctuation number 1 is set is selected. A table in which only the variation display pattern of “shortening variation” of No. 2 is set is selected. That is, when the time reduction control is not executed, the fluctuation display pattern of the “normal fluctuation” of the fluctuation number 1 is determined, and when the time reduction control is executed, the fluctuation of the “shortening fluctuation” of the fluctuation number 2 is determined. The display pattern is determined. The variation display pattern (table) of variation number 2 for “shortening variation” is the jackpot extracted based on the detection by the start port switches 68a and 170a even when the time reduction control is not executed. The value of the reserved ball number counter indicating the stored number of determination random numbers can be selected when any one of the conditions such as the upper limit value and the probability variation state is satisfied.

  Next, a variation display pattern command is set as an effect command for designating the variation display pattern determined in step S415 (step S416), and a variation time corresponding to the variation display pattern is provided in the RAM 204 mounted on the main control board 201. Is set to a timer (in this embodiment, a valid period timer) (step S417). In step S417, the variation time set in the variation display pattern determined in step S415 is set in the effective period timer. Note that the variable display pattern command set in step S416 is transmitted to the sub-integrated board 211 in the command transmission output process (step S19). Further, when a variable display pattern command is transmitted to the sub-integrated board 211 by the command transmission output process, a special signal game outputs a drive signal to the special symbol display LED 144a to start the special symbol variable display.

  Here, the fluctuation display pattern command is data of 2 bytes, and the fluctuation display of the special symbol is stopped and displayed in each fluctuation display pattern command after the special symbol display LED 144a starts the fluctuation display of the special symbol. Data for specifying the fluctuation time and reach production to be included. Of the 2-byte variable display pattern command, the first byte is data that can specify a variable display pattern, and the second byte is data that can specify a variable number (variable display pattern). . That is, the integrated CPU 212 mounted on the sub-integrated board 211 can recognize the variable display pattern based on the first byte data, and further identifies the variable display pattern based on the second byte data. .

  The variable display pattern determined in step S415 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a list showing an example of the variable display pattern. The liquid crystal display 50 follows the variation display pattern during the special symbol variation time (the time from when the special symbol variation display is started by the special symbol display LED 144a until the special symbol variation display is stopped). The effect mode is displayed as an image.

  The “normal fluctuation” of the fluctuation number 1 is a fluctuation display pattern without a reach mode. The variation number 2 “shortening variation” is a variation display pattern in which the variation time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is shorter than the “normal variation”. The “normal reach” of the variation numbers 3 and 4 is a variation display pattern for executing a normal reach effect with a reach mode. The “normal reach (long)” of the variation numbers 5 and 6 is a variation display pattern in which the normal reach production is executed continuously after the execution of the normal reach production similar to the variation numbers 3 and 4 with the reach mode. That is, “normal reach (long)” is a variation pattern in which the execution period of the normal reach effect is set longer than that of “normal reach”.

  Further, the “handgun reach” of the variation numbers 7 and 8 is a variation display pattern for executing a handgun reach effect with a reach mode. The “handgun reach (long)” of the variation numbers 9 and 10 is a variation display pattern in which the handgun reach effect is developed after the execution of the handgun reach effect similar to the variation numbers 7 and 8 with the reach mode. . “Machine Gun Reach” with variation numbers 11 and 12 is a variation display pattern for executing a machine gun reach effect with a reach mode. The “machine gun reach (long)” of the variation numbers 13 and 14 is a variation display pattern in which the machine gun reach effect is developed after the execution of the machine gun reach effect similar to the variation numbers 11 and 12 with the reach mode. .

  Further, the “bazooka reach” of the change numbers 15 and 16 is a change display pattern for executing a bazooka reach effect with a reach mode. The “bazooka reach (long)” of the variation numbers 17 and 18 is a variation display pattern in which the bazooka reach production is executed after the execution of the bazooka reach production similar to the variation numbers 15 and 16 with the reach mode. . The “rocket launcher reach” of the variation numbers 19 and 20 is a variation display pattern for executing a rocket launcher reach effect with a reach mode. “Rocket Launcher Reach (Long)” with variation numbers 21 and 22 is a variation display in which the rocket launcher reach production is executed after the execution of the rocket launcher reach production similar to the variation numbers 19 and 20 with the reach mode. It is a pattern.

  Each variation display pattern is set with a special symbol variation time (the time from when the special symbol variation display is started by the special symbol display LED 144a until the special symbol variation display is stopped). Yes. The variation time of the special symbol is set to substantially coincide with the variation time of the decorative symbol designated by the variation display pattern command transmitted to the sub-integrated board 211. In step S415, the variation corresponding to the variation time of the special symbol is set. The variation display pattern having the symbol variation time is determined. In other words, the variation time of the special symbol and the variation time of the decorative symbol do not have to completely match.

  Specifically, the variation time of the special symbol in which the reach effect is not executed is set such that “normal variation” of variation number 1 is set to 6 s and “shortening variation” of variation number 2 is set to 3 s. On the other hand, the fluctuation time of the special symbol for executing the reach production is “normal reach” with fluctuation numbers 3 and 4, “handgun reach” with fluctuation numbers 7 and 8, “machine gun reach” with fluctuation numbers 11 and 12, fluctuation numbers 15, 16 “Bazooka Reach”, “Rocket Launcher Reach” of variation numbers 19 and 20 are set to 30 s, “Normal Reach (long)” of variation numbers 5 and 6, and “Handgun Reach (long)” of variation numbers 9 and 10, respectively. ”,“ Machine Gun Reach (Long) ”with variable numbers 13 and 14,“ Bazooka Reach (Long) ”with variable numbers 17 and 18, and“ Rocket Launcher Reach (Long) ”with variable numbers 21 and 22 are set to 60 s, respectively. ing. That is, the reach effect that does not become long (continuation or development) in the variation time of the special symbol for executing the reach effect is set to 30 s uniformly, and the long (continuation or evolution) of the variation time of the special symbol for performing the reach effect. The reach effect is set to 60s uniformly.

  Further, in the variation display patterns of variation numbers 3 to 22, the reach production is executed in the same or similar production mode at the time of the big hit and out of time according to the result of the win, and the special design corresponding to the reach production and Since the variation time of the decorative symbols is set to be substantially the same, it is difficult to recognize whether or not it is just by looking at the production, the player can be thrilled, and the interest of the game is not reduced.

  In this embodiment, the big hit hour fluctuation display pattern table selected in step S411 includes a fluctuation display pattern (fluctuation display pattern shown in FIG. 19) in which the winning result is a big hit among the fluctuation display patterns of fluctuation numbers 3 to 22. Fluctuation display patterns marked with a circle in the table win are set, and the judgment values are assigned to these fluctuation display patterns. In addition, the reach variation display pattern table selected in step S413 includes a variation display pattern in which the winning result is out of the variation display patterns of variation numbers 3 to 22 (in the variation display pattern table shown in FIG. Variation display patterns) are set, and determination values are distributed to these variation display patterns.

  However, in this embodiment, the variation display pattern at the time of big hit (reach effect) selected at step S411 or the variation display pattern at the time of reach selected at step S413 (reach effect) is not executed as it is, but will be described later. The mode of reach effect that is actually executed is determined by the reach effect determination process (step S717 in FIG. 25) of the integrated CPU 212 mounted on the sub-integrated board 211. That is, the CPU 202 mounted on the main control board 201 determines the reach display variation display pattern, and based on the determined variation display pattern, the integrated CPU 212 mounted on the sub-integrated substrate 211 actually performs the liquid crystal display 50. The reach production mode to be displayed is determined (production mode selection means).

  In addition, the table selected when the above-mentioned time-shortening control is not executed among the deviation display pattern display patterns, the determination value is the variation display pattern of “normal fluctuation” with the variation number 1 that results in a loss of the winning result. The table selected when the time reduction control is executed from among the fluctuation display pattern tables at the time of loss is included in the fluctuation display pattern of “shortening fluctuation” of the fluctuation number 2 in which the result of the win is lost. Judgment values are distributed.

  In addition, in the big hit fluctuation display pattern table and the reach deviation fluctuation display pattern table, the big hit expectation degree (the ratio of the big hit in the ratio (the total appearance rate) in which the reach presentation is executed (total appearance rate)) Appearance rate at the time); expectation value of jackpot = appearance rate at the time of jackpot / total appearance rate) is different for each variable display pattern. Specifically, the variation display pattern that executes the other reach production (handgun reach production, machine gun reach production, bazooka reach production, rocket launcher reach production) than the fluctuation display pattern that performs the normal reach production is the big hit expectation degree Is set to be high. In the reach production other than the normal reach production, the “handgun reach” with the variation numbers 7 and 8, the “handgun reach (long)” with the variation numbers 9 and 10, the “machine gun reach” with the variation numbers 11 and 12, “Machine Gun Reach (Long)” with numbers 13 and 14, “Bazooka Reach” with variation numbers 15 and 16, “Bazooka Reach (Long)” with variation numbers 17 and 18, “Rocket Launcher Reach” with variation numbers 19 and 20, The big hit expectation degree is set to increase in the order of “rocket launcher reach (long)” of the variable numbers 21 and 22.

  Following step S417 of the variable display pattern setting process, the CPU 202 confirms whether or not the probability variation state flag is set (step S418), and when the probability variation state flag is set, an effect command indicating that the probability variation is a big hit. The probability variation jackpot command is set (step S419). Then, the process selection flag is updated to “2” (step S420). Note that the probability variation jackpot command set in step S419 is transmitted to the sub integrated substrate 211 in the command transmission output process (step S19) together with the variation display pattern command. As a result, it becomes possible for the integrated CPU 212 mounted on the sub-integrated board 211 to recognize that the current variation display results in a probable big hit.

  In the variable display pattern setting process, whether or not the big hit flag and the probable change status flag are set in addition to the probable big hit command as an effect command indicating the winning result is confirmed, the big hit flag is set. A process is executed for setting a winning command indicating an uncertain variable big hit when the status flag is not set, and a winning command indicating a deviation when the big hit flag is not set. The integrated CPU 212 mounted on the sub-integrated board 211 can recognize that, as a result of the current variable display, a non-probable large hit is obtained by the winning command transmitted together with the variable display pattern command. In this embodiment, the variable display pattern command also includes information indicating the winning result, and the integrated CPU 212 determines whether or not the winning results indicated by the variable display pattern command and the winning command match. ing. This makes it possible for the integrated CPU 212 to reliably recognize the result of the present fluctuation display, and to prevent malfunction such as failure to receive a command due to the influence of external noise or the like, and displaying an incorrect fluctuation display result. Can do.

  Further, in the variation display pattern setting process, it is confirmed whether or not the probability variation flag or the time reduction flag is set as an effect command indicating the gaming state, and the gaming state is the probability variation state when the probability variation flag is set. A process for setting a game state command indicating the game state command indicating that the game state is the time-short state when the time-short flag is set is executed. The gaming state command is transmitted to the sub integrated board 211 in the command transmission output process (step S19) together with the change display pattern command and the winning command. The integrated CPU 212 mounted on the sub-integrated board 211 can recognize that the gaming state is in the probability changing state when the gaming state command indicates the probability changing state, and the gaming state is in the time saving state by indicating the time shortening state. I can recognize that.

  The hourly flag is a flag that is set when it is determined in step S56 of the big hit determination process that the probability change big hit is not set (non-probability variable big hit is determined), and the big hit gaming state is determined in the big hit game processing (step S44). Processing to be set when ending is executed. When the time reduction flag is set, the time is controlled to the time reduction state. For example, in step S414, the variation time 2 of “variation of shortening” of the variation number 2 in which the variation time of the special symbol is shortened from the normal state from the variation display pattern table at the time of deviation. A variable display pattern is selected. Further, when it is determined that the next big hit gaming state is to be generated in step S54 of the big hit determination process until the predetermined number of special symbol fluctuation display is executed after the big hit gaming state ends, or after the big hit gaming state ends. In the case where the variable display of the special symbol of the number of times is executed, a process for resetting the time reduction flag is executed. The ON / OFF state (set state, reset state) of the time reduction flag is stored in the RAM 204. Further, the OFF state (reset state) of the time reduction flag means that a value of “0” is set, and the ON state (set state) of the time reduction flag means that a value of “1” is set.

  The effective period timer set with the variation time in step S417 starts when the variation display pattern command is transmitted to the sub-integrated board 211 in the command transmission output processing (step S19), and in the variation processing (step S42). When the effective period timer times out, the special symbol display LED 144a outputs a drive signal to cause the CPU 202 to stop the variation display of the special symbol, and also causes the sub-integrated board 211 to command the decorative symbol variation display stop (the variation command). Stop command). The sub-integrated board 211 performs control for confirming and displaying the stop of the decorative symbol based on the reception of the change stop command.

  In addition, when a plurality of display areas are provided on the display device and symbols are displayed in a variable manner in each display area, the display is stopped at a specific display result when the big hit determination process is performed. When there are multiple display lines to be displayed, when a symbol that has not been stopped on any display line stops at a predetermined symbol, the symbol that is stopped and displayed on the display line becomes a specific display result. Alternatively, a state in which all the symbols on the display line are variably displayed in a combination such that a specific display result is obtained is called a reach mode. In other words, the reach mode is a mode (a mode immediately before a big hit) representing a step before a specific display result (big hit display). In this embodiment, there is only one display line as described above, and among the left, middle and right decorative symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display 50, the left decorative symbol, the right decorative symbol, and two arbitrary decorative symbols. May be combined), and the medium decorative symbol (the remaining decorative symbol when the combination of two arbitrary decorative symbols is stopped) is variably displayed, or the liquid crystal display 50 All the decorative symbols displayed on the screen are displayed in a synchronized manner with the same symbol combination (for example, the left, middle, and right decorative symbols are displayed in a synchronized manner so that they always have the same design. State) is called a reach mode, and after reaching the reach mode, the frame lamp 27, the center LED substrates 102, 104, 106, 108, 110, 112, 114, 116, the side LED substrate 130, the liquid crystal display 0, effects performed by the upper speaker 29, the lower speaker 14, and the like (for example, the frame lamp 27, the center LED substrates 102, 104, 106, 108, 110, 112, 114, 116, and the side LED substrate 130 are arranged in a predetermined manner. Lit / blink, predetermined image display on the liquid crystal display 50, and predetermined audio output on the upper speaker 29 and the lower speaker 14) are called reach effects.

  Next, processing executed by the integrated CPU 212 mounted on the sub integrated substrate 211 will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of sub-main processing, and FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of 16 ms steady processing.

  As shown in FIG. 20, when power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is started, the integrated CPU 212 performs an initial setting process (step S71). In this initial setting process, a process of clearing the integrated RAM 214 mounted on the sub-integrated board 211 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 S71) ends, a loop process for monitoring whether or not the 16 ms elapsed flag T is set is started (step S72).

  In this embodiment, the integrated CPU 212 generates an interrupt every 2 ms and executes a 2 ms steady process. In the 2 ms steady process, a process of counting up the 16 ms progress monitoring counter (adding 1 to the 16 ms progress monitoring counter) is executed, and when the value of the 16 ms progress monitoring counter reaches 8, that is, 16 ms elapses. While the flag T is set, a 16 ms progress monitoring counter is reset (set to 0). In this way, the 16 ms elapsed flag T is set (set) to “1” every 16 ms in the 2 ms steady process, and is normally set (reset) to “0”. If the 16 ms elapsed flag is set in step S72 (the 16 ms elapsed flag T is “1”), the 16 ms elapsed flag is reset (step S73), and then the 16 ms steady process is performed (step S74).

  In this 16 ms steady process, the liquid crystal display 50, the frame lamp 27, the center LED boards 102, 104, 106, 108, 110, 112, 114, 116, and the side LED board 130 are based on the effect command received from the main control board 201. Then, a process for controlling the speakers 14, 29, etc. is executed. When the 16 ms steady process ends, the process returns to step S72 again, and every time the 16 ms elapse flag T is set, that is, every 16 ms, step S73 to step S74 described above are repeated. On the other hand, if the 16 ms elapsed flag T is not set in step S72 (the 16 ms elapsed flag T is “0”), the loop processing is performed until the 16 ms elapsed flag T is set.

  FIG. 21 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 integrated CPU 212 executes the processes of steps S91 to S95. In the command analysis process of step S91, the effect command received from the main control board 201 is analyzed. In the effect control process of step S92, a control process related to the liquid crystal display 50 is executed based on the variable display pattern command. Specifically, determination of a stop symbol of a decorative symbol, which will be described later, is performed.

  Moreover, in the sound control process of step S93, the control process regarding the speakers 14 and 29 is performed. In the lamp control process in step S94, control processes related to the center LED boards 102, 104, 106, 108, 110, 112, 114, 116, the side LED board 130, and the frame lamp 27 are executed. In the information output process in step S95, a display command is transmitted to the display control board 220, and a drive signal and a lamp lighting signal are transmitted to the lamp drive board 156. In the random number update process of step S96, a process of updating random numbers used for various settings in the effect control process (step S92) is executed.

  Here, various random numbers updated by the integrated CPU 212 mounted on the sub-integrated board 211 in the above-described random number update process (step S96) will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 22, in this embodiment, a probabilistic jackpot symbol random number used to determine a probabilistic big hit symbol as a decorative symbol stop symbol, and a non-probable big jackpot used to determine a non-probable big jackpot symbol as a decorative symbol stop symbol. Examples of the symbol random number and the stop symbol of the decorative symbol include a symbol random number used for determination of the symbol offset. It should be noted that various random numbers (probability large hit symbol random number, non-probable variable hit symbol random number, outlier symbol random number, etc.) are used when the effect command received from the main control board 201 in the command analysis process (step S91) is a variable display pattern. To be acquired.

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

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

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the command analysis process (step S91). In the command analysis process, the integrated CPU 212 first determines whether or not an effect command has been received from the main control board 201 (step S601). In this embodiment, when an effect command is received from the main control board 201, 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 sub-integrated board 211. Are stored in the received command storage area in the integrated RAM 214. 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 S601, the contents of the received command storage area are confirmed. If the received command is stored, the effect command having the reception order in the received command storage area is read (step S602).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the read effect command is a variable display pattern command (step S603). If the read effect command is a variable display pattern command (YES in step S603), a variable display pattern reception flag is set. Then, it is stored in the variable display pattern storage area in the integrated RAM 214 mounted on the sub-integrated board 211 (step S604).

  On the other hand, if the read effect command is not a variation display pattern command (NO in step S603), it is determined whether the read effect command is a probability change jackpot command (step S605), and if the read effect command is a probability change jackpot command. If (YES in step S605), a probability variation jackpot flag is set (step S606). Also, if the read effect command is not a probability change jackpot command (NO in step S605), it corresponds to the received effect command (a winning command other than the probability change jackpot command, a gaming state command, a variable stop command, a jackpot start command, etc.). A flag is set (step S607).

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process (step S92). In the effect control process, the integrated CPU 212 refers to the value of the process selection flag indicating the progress state of the game and performs any one of steps S700 to S702.

  In the decorative symbol variation start process (step S700) 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. More specifically, the decoration design stop symbol is determined according to the variable display pattern command and the probability variation jackpot command, and the reach effecting mode is determined, and the process selection flag is updated to “1”.

  In the decorative symbol variation process (step S701) executed when the processing selection flag is “1”, when the variation stop command is received, a display command is transmitted to the display control board 220 to stop the decorative symbol variation display. When the control is performed and the big hit start command is received from the main control board 201, the processing selection flag is updated to “2”, and when the big hit start command is not received from the main control board 201, the processing selection flag is set to “0”. Update to

  In the jackpot display process (step S702) executed when the process selection flag is “2”, a display indicating the start of the jackpot gaming state is displayed on the liquid crystal display 50 according to the jackpot start command transmitted from the main control board 201. And performing control for displaying a big hit gaming state (for example, round display etc.) according to the big hit game command transmitted from the main control board 201, and receiving a big hit end command, the big hit game The state end display is performed, and the process selection flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the decorative symbol variation start process (step S700). In the decorative symbol variation start process, the integrated CPU 212 first determines whether or not the variation display pattern reception flag is set (step S710). The variation display pattern reception flag is a flag that is set in step S604 of the command analysis process (step S91) described above and indicates that a variation display pattern command has been received from the main control board 201. That is, if the variable display pattern reception flag is not set in step S710 (NO in step S710), it is determined that the variable display pattern command has not been received, and the menu process (step S720) is executed to change the decorative symbol variation. End the start process.

  On the other hand, if the variable display pattern reception flag is set (YES in step S710), the variable display pattern reception flag is reset (step S711), and it is determined whether the received winning command is a command indicating a win. It is determined whether the variation display pattern based on the received variation display pattern command is a variation display pattern that generates a big hit (whether it is a winning pattern) (step S712). Whether or not the pattern is a hit pattern can be confirmed by referring to the second byte data of the variable display pattern command.

  If the winning command is not a command indicating a win (NO in step S712), a stop symbol of the missed symbol is determined (step S713). If the variation display pattern is a hit pattern (YES in step S712), it is determined whether the probability variation big hit flag is set (step S714). If the probability change big hit flag is set (YES in step S714). Then, the stop symbol of the probability variation big hit symbol is determined (step S715).

  On the other hand, if the probability variation big hit flag is not set in step S714 (NO in step S714), the stop symbol of the non-probable big hit symbol is determined (step S716). The probability variation big hit flag is reset when the big hit gaming state is started in the big hit display process (step S702). The time when the probability variation jackpot 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 S701), specifically, when the variation stop command is received. It may be reset, or may be reset when the big hit gaming state is ended in the big hit display process (step S702).

  In this embodiment, a combination symbol is determined as a stop symbol from the combination of odd odd symbols (specific symbols) that is the same as the odd variation of the decorative symbol, and the same even symbol as the non-probable large bonus symbol of the decorative symbol. One of the combinations of (non-specific symbols) is determined as a stop symbol. In step S713, when the stop symbol of the shift symbol is determined, it is determined whether it is a variable display pattern with a reach mode. If the variable display pattern has a reach mode, the left, middle, and right decorative symbols are displayed. Among them, the left and right decorative symbols are the same symbol, and the middle decorative symbol is determined as a stop symbol that is different from the left and right decorative symbols. On the other hand, if it is a variable display pattern not accompanied by a reach mode, the left, middle, and right decorative symbols are determined as stop symbols that are different from each other.

  Next, the integrated CPU 212 determines the reach effect mode to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 50 based on the reach effect variable display pattern determined on the main control board 201 side and the reach effect mode determination item (step S717: After executing the game state specifying starting means, the effect form selecting means, the reach effect aspect selecting means), the display command according to the variable display form and the stop symbol of the decorative pattern determined in steps S713, S715, S716 (Step S718: effect form display control means, reach effect execution means). Then, after performing an item setting process for setting an item (step S718a: selection right granting means), the process selection flag is updated to “1” and the process ends (step S719). The display command set in step S718 is transmitted to the display control board 220 in the information output process (step S95), and based on the display command received by the display CPU 221 mounted on the display control board 220. The liquid crystal display 50 starts execution of the decorative symbol variation display.

  FIG. 26 is a table showing a reach effect mode determination table used in the reach effect determining process (step S717). In the reach effect determination process, the item type (“handgun”, “machine gun”, “bazooka”, “rocket launcher”) set in the menu process in step S720, which will be described in detail later, is determined on the main control board 201 side. The reach effect mode is determined based on the changed reach display pattern of the reach effect (specific reach effect mode selection means). The item for determining the reach effect mode is set for each type in the use item storage area of the integrated RAM 214 mounted on the sub-integrated board 211 with a flag. In FIG. 26, when there is no set of items, when the variation display pattern of reach production determined on the main control board 201 side is a variation display pattern of reach production (reach production other than long) without continuation or development, Regardless of which variation display pattern is selected, the mode of normal reach production is all determined, and the variation display pattern of reach production determined on the main control board 201 side changes the reach production (long reach production) with continuation or development. When the display pattern is selected, the normal reach (long) effect mode is determined regardless of which variable display pattern is selected (reach effect mode selection means when the right is not used).

  When the “handgun” item is set, the reach display variation display pattern determined on the main control board 201 side is a big hit expectation less than the handgun reach effect, and the reach effect (normal reach effect) without continuation or development. In the case of the variable display pattern, the mode of the normal reach effect is determined, the reach display variable display pattern determined on the main control board 201 side becomes a big hit expectation less than the handgun reach effect, and the reach effect with the continuation or development (normal reach) In the case of the (long) effect) variable display pattern, the mode of the normal reach (long) effect is determined. Further, the reach display variation display pattern determined on the main control board 201 side is a big hit expectation level higher than the handgun reach effect, and the reach effect without continuing or developing (handgun reach effect, machine gun reach effect, bazooka reach effect, rocket In the case of the variation display pattern of (launcher reach production), regardless of which variation display pattern is selected, the mode of the handgun reach production is determined, and the variation display pattern of the reach production determined on the main control board 201 side is the handgun reach. Variation display pattern of reach production (handgun reach (long) production, machine gun reach (long) production, bazooka reach (long) production, rocket launcher reach (long) production) Whenever a variation display pattern is selected, Aspect of over switch (long) effect is determined.

  When the “machine gun” item is set, the reach display variation display pattern determined on the main control board 201 side is a big hit expectation less than the machine gun reach effect and the reach effect without continuation or development (normal reach effect, handgun) Reach effect variation display pattern, regardless of which variation display pattern is selected, the normal reach effect mode is all determined, and the reach effect variation display pattern determined on the main control board 201 side is less than the machine gun reach effect. If the variation display pattern of reach production (normal reach (long) production, handgun reach (long) production) with continuation or development is expected, it will all be normal reach (long) regardless of which variation display pattern is selected A mode of production is determined. In addition, the reach display variation display pattern determined on the main control board 201 side is a big hit expectation higher than the machine gun reach production and does not continue or evolve (machine gun reach production, bazooka reach production, rocket launcher reach production) If any of the variable display patterns is selected, the machine gun reach effect mode is determined regardless of which variable display pattern is selected, and the reach effect variable display pattern determined on the main control board 201 side is a big hit greater than the machine gun reach effect. In the case of the variable display pattern of the reach production (machine gun reach (long) production, bazooka reach (long) production, rocket launcher reach (long) production) with expectation and continued or development, any fluctuation display pattern is selected. Even machine gun reach (long) performance Aspects of are determined.

  When the item “bazooka” is set, the variation display pattern of the reach production determined on the main control board 201 side becomes a big hit expectation less than the bazooka reach production, and the reach production without continuation or development (normal reach production, handgun In the case of the variable display pattern (reach production, machine gun reach production), the mode of normal reach production is determined regardless of which variation display pattern is selected, and the variation display pattern of reach production determined on the main control board 201 side is If the display pattern is a variation display pattern of reach production (normal reach (long) production, handgun reach (long) production, machine gun reach (long) production) with continuation or development, with a big hit expectation less than bazooka reach production Normal reach (long) performance even if a pattern is selected Aspects of are determined. In addition, the reach display variation display pattern determined on the main control board 201 side is a big hit expectation higher than the bazooka reach production, and the change display pattern of reach production (bazooka reach production, rocket launcher reach production) that does not continue or develop. In this case, the mode of bazooka reach production is determined regardless of which variation display pattern is selected, and the variation display pattern of reach production determined on the main control board 201 side is a big hit expectation higher than the bazooka reach production and In the case of a variable display pattern of reach production (continuous or development) (bazooka reach (long) production, rocket launcher reach (long) production), all buzzer reach (long) production modes are selected regardless of which variation display pattern is selected. Is determined.

  When the “rocket launcher” item is set, the reach display variation display pattern determined on the main control board 201 side will be a big hit expectation less than the rocket launcher reach production and reach production without continuation or development (normal reach production) , Handgun reach production, machine gun reach production, bazooka reach production), the normal reach production mode is determined regardless of which variation display pattern is selected, and the reach determined on the main control board 201 side. The variation display pattern of the production is a big hit expectation less than the rocket launcher reach production, and the reach production with continuation or development (normal reach (long) production, handgun reach (long) production, machine gun reach (long) production, bazooka reach (long) Production) Fluctuation display pattern When the, embodiment of all none of variable display pattern is selected normal reach (long) effect is determined. In addition, when the reach display variation display pattern determined on the main control board 201 side has a big hit expectation level higher than the rocket launcher reach production and the reach display (rocket launcher reach production) does not continue or develop, The mode of the rocket launcher reach production is determined, and the variation display pattern of the reach production determined on the main control board 201 side becomes a big hit expectation level higher than the rocket launcher reach production and the reach production with continuation or development (rocket launcher reach ( In the case of the variable display pattern of (long) production), the mode of the rocket launcher reach (long) production is determined.

  By the way, a plurality of types of items can be set in the menu processing in step S720. For this reason, when multiple types of items are set, in the above-described reach effect mode determination table, the reach effect mode having the highest jackpot expectation level corresponding to all the set items is determined. It has become. Specifically, the case where the variation display pattern of the machine gun reach effect is determined on the main control board 201 side in a state where two types of items of “handgun” and “rocket launcher” are set is illustrated. When corresponding to the item “Rocket Launcher”, the variation display pattern of the machine gun reach effect is determined as the mode of the normal reach effect. Corresponding to the “handgun” item, the machine gun reach effect variation display pattern is determined to be a handgun reach effect that has a higher expectation level than the normal reach effect. As a result, when the variation display pattern of the machine gun reach effect is determined on the main control board 201 side with the two types of items of “handgun” and “rocket launcher” set, the mode of the handgun reach effect is determined. To be determined.

  The item that determines the reach production mode is in the state of “none” in the new play (when the game is first played with the pachinko machine 1), and by establishing a predetermined acquisition condition in the process of playing the game , "Handgun", "machine gun", "bazooka", "rocket launcher" items can be acquired. A password (game state specifying information) for identifying the item acquired at the end of the game and identifying the next continuous play (game using the acquired item). ) To the player, input the password in the next game, and use (set) the acquired item to enable the game. Further, it is determined whether or not an item acquisition condition is established during the game, and the process of assigning an item to the player when the condition is established is performed in the item setting process in step S718a. In the item setting process, the item currently acquired is stored in an acquired item storage area (an area different from the used item storage area described above) of the integrated RAM 214 mounted on the sub-integrated board 211.

  However, acquisition conditions for acquiring items are not particularly limited. For example, an item acquisition determination random number is provided, and the item acquisition determination random number is extracted for each symbol variation, and when the extracted value is a predetermined acquisition determination value, the acquisition condition is satisfied and the item is given to the player. May be given.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the menu process (step S720) executed in the decorative symbol variation start process (step S700). In the menu process, the integrated CPU 212 first determines the presence / absence (ON / OFF) of an operation signal from a menu display button (cancel button 42 or determination button 43) (step S810). If there is no operation signal from the menu display button in step S810 (NO in step S810), the menu process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if there is an operation signal from the menu display button in step S810 (YES in step S810), a menu display command for displaying the menu display screen on liquid crystal display 50 is set (step S811: menu display). Control means).

  Next, by determining whether or not there is an operation signal for the enter button 43 in the item for selecting a new play on the menu display screen (the item “start new” shown in FIGS. 28A and 28D). It is determined whether or not the player has selected a new play (step S812). If there is an operation signal for the enter button 43 in the item for selecting a new play in step S812 (YES in step S812), it is determined that the player has selected a new play, and a new play display process (step S813) is performed. Execute. On the other hand, if there is no operation signal for the enter button 43 in the item for selecting a new play in step S812 (NO in step S812), it is determined that the player has not selected a new play, and the process proceeds to step S814.

  In step S814, it is determined whether or not there is an operation signal for the determination button 43 in the item for selecting the continuous play on the menu display screen (the item “start from continuation shown in FIGS. 28A and 28D)”. Thus, it is determined whether or not the player has selected the continuous play. If there is an operation signal for the enter button 43 in the item for selecting continuous play in step S814 (YES in step S814), it is determined that the player has selected continuous play, and continuous play display processing (step S815: specific) Information input means). On the other hand, if there is no operation signal of the enter button 43 in the item for selecting the continuous play in step S814 (NO in step S814), it is determined that the player has not selected the continuous play, and the process proceeds to step S816.

  In step S816, it is determined whether or not there is an operation signal for the enter button 43 in the item for selecting the end of play on the menu display screen (the item “End play” shown in FIGS. 28A and 28D). Thus, it is determined whether or not the player has selected to end the play. If there is an operation signal for the enter button 43 in the item for selecting the end of play in step S816 (YES in step S816), it is determined that the player has selected the end of play, and a play end display process (step S817: specific) Information output means). On the other hand, if there is no operation signal for the enter button 43 in the item for selecting the end of play in step S816 (NO in step S816), it is determined that the player has not selected the end of play, and the process proceeds to step S818.

  In step S818, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the menu display command set in step S811 (display of the menu display screen), in other words, whether or not the display time of the menu display screen has ended. If the display time of the menu display screen has not ended in step S818, the process returns to step S812 again. On the other hand, if the display time of the menu display screen has ended in step S818, a menu display end command for ending the display of the menu display screen is set (step S819), and the menu processing is ended.

  In the new play display process in step S813, the item set in the used item storage area of the integrated RAM 214 is cleared, and the game is started without any items. In the continuous play display process of step S815, the player is requested to input a password and select an item to be used on the menu display screen, and the selected item is set in the used item storage area of the integrated RAM 214. The game is started with the item set. In addition, in the play end display process of step S817, the item stored in the acquired item storage area of the integrated RAM 214, in other words, the item acquired by the player at the end of the game is notified to the player on the menu display screen. , Informs the player of the password for specifying the next continuous play (acquired item), and clears the items set in the used item storage area and the acquired item storage area of the integrated RAM 214 and ends the game. It is supposed to do.

  Next, menu display on the liquid crystal display 50 will be described with reference to FIG. First, when a menu display button (cancel button 42 or determination button 43) that constitutes the menu operation button 40 is pressed in a state where the symbol variation is not performed, a menu display screen for determining play contents is displayed. The As shown in FIG. 28 (A), the menu display screen for determining the play content is “start new” when selecting a new play, “start from continuation” when selecting a continuous play, and “ending play” when selecting a play end. Characters indicating each play item of “Yes” are displayed side by side in the vertical direction, and determination display sections 52a to 52c for selecting and determining individual play items are provided on the left side of each character. . The cursor is positioned on any one of the determination display sections 52a to 52c, and the determination display section where the cursor is positioned is lit and displayed. Then, when the player presses the upper and lower direction buttons 41a and 41b constituting the menu operation button 40, the cursor position is moved between the determination display sections 52a to 52c, and the cursor is positioned (lighted and displayed). ) A play item corresponding to the determination display unit is determined by pressing the determination button 43 on the determination display unit. When the player selects a new play, the cursor position is placed on the decision display portion 52a corresponding to the play item of “begin new” (the decision display portion 52a is lit), and the decision button 43 is pressed in this state. As a result, a new play is selected and determined, and the game is started. That is, when the player selects a new play and the game is started, the game state at the start of the game is reset to the initial game state when the power is turned on (start time reset means).

  Further, when the player selects the continuous play, the cursor position is aligned with the decision display portion 52b corresponding to the play item of “start from continuation” (the decision display portion 52b is turned on), and in this state, the decision button 43 By pressing the button, the continuous play is selected and determined, and then the screen is switched to a menu display screen for password input (input status display control means). As shown in FIG. 28 (B), the menu display screen for password entry is a total of 10 characters “Please enter password” prompting the player to enter the password and “0” to “9”. , A five-digit password input unit 53, and an input determination unit 54 are displayed. The cursor 55 is positioned below any one of the numbers “0” to “9”. Then, when the player presses the left and right direction buttons 41c and 41d constituting the menu operation button 40, the cursor position moves between the numbers, and the decision button 43 is pressed by the number at which the cursor is positioned. As a result, the numbers are sequentially input to the 5-digit password input unit 53. Finally, in a state where a five-digit password has been entered, the player moves the cursor to the input decision unit 54 and presses the decision button 43 to complete the password entry and display the menu for determining the item. Switch to the screen.

  As shown in FIG. 28 (C), the item display menu display screen displays characters “Please determine the item to be used” prompting the player to determine the item to be used, “handgun”, “machine gun”, “ The item determination display portions 56a to 56d of “bazooka” and “rocket launcher” and the input determination portion 57 are displayed. In the item determination display portions 56a to 56d, “x” is added to the item determination display portion corresponding to the unusable item (item not acquired by the player) (in FIG. 28C, the item Along with “x” attached to the determination display portions 56b and 56d and examples where each item of “machine gun” and “rocket launcher” cannot be used), usable items (items acquired by the player) ) And the corresponding item determination display section can be moved. When the player presses the up / down / left / right direction buttons 41a to 41d constituting the menu operation button 40, the cursor position moves between the item determination display units, and the item where the cursor is located When the determination button 43 is pressed on the determination display unit, the item determination display unit is lit and displayed, and use of an item corresponding to the item determination display unit is determined (in FIG. 28C). The case where the item determination display unit 56c for determining the item use of “bazooka” is lit up is exemplified: selection right use determining means). Thereafter, in the state where the item to be used is determined, the player moves the cursor to the input determination unit 57 and presses the determination button 43 to start the game in continuous play. However, the player can use a plurality of items among the usable items (multiple rights use permission means), and can arbitrarily select and determine the type and number of items. Moreover, it is also possible to start a continuous play without selecting any items (with no items).

  When the player selects the end of play, as shown in FIG. 28 (D), the cursor is displayed on the determination display section 52c corresponding to the play item “END PLAY” on the play content determination menu display screen. The position is matched (the decision display section 52c is turned on), and the decision button 43 is pressed in this state to select and decide to end the play. Thereafter, the display switches to a menu display screen for displaying item information. As shown in FIG. 28 (E), the menu display screen for displaying item information includes “item information” characters indicating that the player is displaying item information, “handgun”, “machine gun”, “bazooka”, “ Each item acquisition display part 58a-58d of "rocket launcher" and the display switching part 59 are displayed. In the item acquisition display units 58a to 58d, “×” is added to the item acquisition display unit corresponding to the item that the player has not acquired at the end of the game (the item acquisition display unit in FIG. 28E). The item acquisition display section corresponding to the item acquired in the current game among the items acquired by the player among the items acquired by the player is as follows. In FIG. 28 (E), the item acquisition display section 58b is displayed in a blinking manner and the item “machine gun” is acquired in the current game. And after a player confirms item information, it switches to the menu display screen for password confirmation by putting a cursor on the display switching part 59, and pressing the determination button 43. FIG. As shown in FIG. 28 (F), the password confirmation menu display screen has a “password” character indicating that a password is displayed to the player, a 5-digit password display section 60, and an end determination section 61. Is displayed. The 5-digit password display unit 60 displays a password for specifying the game state (acquired item) when the current game is finished (specific information display control means). Thereafter, after the player confirms the password, the game is ended by placing the cursor on the end determination unit 61 and pressing the determination button 43. In addition, when the player chooses the end of play in this way and the game ends, in other words, when a password is output to the player, the subsequent gaming state is reset to the initial gaming state at power-on. (End reset means)

  Next, the decorative display variation display on the liquid crystal display 50 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 29A, the liquid crystal display 50 displays left, middle, and right decorative symbols 50a to 50c. Nine types of numeric symbols “1” to “9” are used for the decorative symbols 50a to 50c. The decorative symbols 50a to 50c are five types of odd symbols (specific symbols) of “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9”, “2”, “4”, “6”, It is composed of four types of “8” even-numbered symbols (non-specific symbols), and is stored in the display ROM 222 of the display control board 220. In the lower right area of the liquid crystal display 50, a used item display unit 51 indicating items to be used is displayed (in FIG. 29, two types of items "handgun" and "bazooka" are used). Example). When the display CPU 221 of the display control board 220 receives the variation display command of the decoration symbols 50a to 50c from the sub-integrated substrate 211, as shown in FIG. 29B, the decoration symbol is based on the variation display command. The variable display of 50a to 50c is started, and the decorative symbols 50a to 50c are stopped and displayed in order of left → right → middle, and the display results of the decorative symbols 50a to 50c are derived (determined display).

  When the display CPU 221 receives a normal reach effect variation display command from the sub-integrated board 211, as shown in FIGS. 29C and 29D, the left and right decorative symbols 50a and 50c are the same symbol. Reach modes are formed by sequentially stopping and displaying. Then, the normal reach effect is executed based on the change display command, and as shown in FIG. 29 (E), all the decorative symbols 50a to 50c are stopped and displayed by stopping and displaying the middle decorative symbol 50b in the normal reach effect ( (Determined display) (In FIG. 29E, all the decorative symbols 50a to 50c are stopped and displayed with the same symbol “7”, and a big hit symbol is derived).

  When the display CPU 221 receives the change display command of the handgun reach effect mode from the sub-integrated board 211, the handgun as shown in FIG. 30A is formed after the reach mode shown in FIG. 29D is formed. Switch to the display mode of reach production. In the display mode of the handgun reach effect, the left and right decorative symbols 50a and 50c forming the reach mode are moved and displayed in the upper left and right areas of the liquid crystal display 50 in a size slightly reduced as compared with the normal variation. The medium decorative pattern 50b is variably displayed in a size slightly enlarged as compared with the normal variation. At this time, in the lower left area of the liquid crystal display 50, the character 80 holding the handgun toward the medium decoration symbol 50b is displayed. FIG. 30 illustrates the case where the player uses the item “handgun”, and accordingly, the used item display section 51 in the lower right region of the liquid crystal display 50 displays “handgun”. Characters are displayed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 30A to 30E, the character 80 sequentially fires the bullets of the pistols toward the medium decorative design 50c, thereby sequentially destroying the medium decorative design 50c and changing the design. The handgun reach production that performs the display is executed. In the figure, the case where the handgun bullet is used to destroy the “5” medium decorative design 50c and the next “6” medium decorative design 50c is fired is illustrated. Then, as shown in FIG. 30 (F), when the left and right decorative symbols 50a and 50c forming the reach aspect in accordance with the destruction of the medium decorative symbol 50c by the handgun bullet are caused to appear, All the decorative symbols 50a to 50c are stopped and displayed with the same symbol, and the big hit is determined (in FIG. 30F), all the decorative symbols 50a to 50c are stopped and displayed with the same symbol of "7" and the big hit is made. Exemplified case) On the other hand, when the medium decorative design 50c remains without being destroyed despite the firing of the handgun bullet, specifically, the medium decorative design 50b of “6” is destroyed from the state shown in FIG. If the “6” medium decorative pattern 50b as shown in FIG. 30C remains as it is, the medium decorative pattern 50b that is the same as the left and right decorative patterns 50a and 50c forming the reach aspect is caused to appear. Cannot be confirmed, and the loss is confirmed.

  Further, when the display CPU 221 receives the machine gun reach effect mode change display command from the sub-integrated board 211, the machine gun as shown in FIG. 31A is formed after the reach mode shown in FIG. 29D is formed. Switch to the display mode of reach production. In the display mode of the handgun reach effect, as in the display mode of the handgun reach effect, each of the left and right decorative symbols 50a and 50c forming the reach mode is slightly reduced in size compared to the normal variation, respectively. Are moved and displayed in the upper left and right corner areas, and the medium decorative pattern 50b is displayed in a variable manner with a slightly enlarged size as compared with the normal change. At this time, in the lower left area of the liquid crystal display 50, the character 81 holding the machine gun toward the medium decoration symbol 50b is displayed. FIG. 31 illustrates the case where the player uses the item “machine gun”, and accordingly, the used item display section 51 in the lower right area of the liquid crystal display 50 displays “machine gun”. Characters are displayed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 31 (A) to 31 (E), the character 81 sequentially fires the bullets of the machine gun toward the medium decoration symbol 50c, thereby destroying the medium decoration symbol 50c in sequence and changing the pattern. Perform machine gun reach production to display. In the drawing, the case where the machine-gun bullet is destroyed by the machine gun bullet “5” and the machine gun bullet is fired on the “6” medium-decoration symbol 50 c that appears next is illustrated. Then, as shown in FIG. 31 (F), when the left and right decorative symbols 50a and 50c forming the reach aspect in accordance with the destruction of the medium decorative symbol 50c by the bullet of the machine gun are caused to appear, All the decorative symbols 50a to 50c are stopped and displayed with the same symbol and the big hit is determined (in FIG. 31 (F), all the decorative symbols 50a to 50c are stopped and displayed with the same symbol "7" and the big hit is determined. Exemplified case) On the other hand, when the medium decorative symbol 50c remains without being destroyed despite the machine gun bullet being fired, specifically, the middle decorative symbol 50b of “6” is destroyed from the state shown in FIG. If the “6” medium decorative pattern 50b as shown in FIG. 31 (C) remains as it is, the medium decorative pattern 50b that is the same as the left and right decorative patterns 50a and 50c forming the reach aspect is caused to appear. Cannot be confirmed, and the loss is confirmed.

  In the display mode of the machine gun reach production, the machine gun is more powerful than the pistol, so the explosion of the bullet that destroys the medium decorative pattern 50b is larger (stronger) than the display mode of the hand gun reach production. Is displayed. For this reason, the impression that the machine gun reach production is easier to destroy than the handgun reach production until the end of the middle decorative design 50b (until the middle decorative design 50b appears on the same design as the left and right decorative designs 50a, 50c). As a result, it is possible to give the player the impression that the machine gun reach production is easier to hit than the handgun reach production, in the same way as the jackpot expectation.

  When the display CPU 221 receives a bazooka reach effect change display command from the sub-integrated board 211, a bazooka as shown in FIG. 32A is formed after the reach form shown in FIG. 29D is formed. Switch to the display mode of reach production. In the display mode of the bazooka reach effect, like the display mode of the machine gun reach effect, each of the left and right decorative symbols 50a and 50c forming the reach mode is slightly reduced in size compared to the normal variation, respectively. Are moved and displayed in the upper left and right corner areas, and the medium decorative pattern 50b is displayed in a variable manner with a slightly enlarged size as compared with the normal change. At this time, a character 82 is displayed in the lower left area of the liquid crystal display 50 with the bazooka facing the medium decoration symbol 50b. FIG. 32 illustrates the case where the player uses the item “bazooka”, and accordingly, the use item display section 51 in the lower right area of the liquid crystal display 50 displays “bazooka”. Characters are displayed.

  After that, as shown in FIGS. 32A to 32E, the character 82 sequentially fires bazooka bullets toward the medium decoration symbol 50c, thereby destroying the medium decoration symbol 50c and changing the pattern. Perform a bazooka reach production that displays. In the figure, the case where the “5” medium decoration symbol 50c is destroyed by the bazooka bullet, and the bazooka bullet is fired on the “6” medium decoration symbol 50c that appears next. Then, as shown in FIG. 32 (F), when the left and right decorative symbols 50a and 50c forming the reach aspect in accordance with the destruction of the middle decorative symbol 50c by the bazooka bullet are caused to appear, All the decorative symbols 50a to 50c are stopped and displayed with the same symbol and the big hit is determined (in FIG. 32 (F), all the decorative symbols 50a to 50c are stopped and displayed with the same symbol of "7" and the big hit is made. Exemplified case) On the other hand, when the middle decorative pattern 50c remains without being destroyed despite the bazooka bullet being fired, specifically, the middle decorative pattern 50b "6" is destroyed from the state shown in FIG. If the “6” medium decorative pattern 50b as shown in FIG. 32 (C) remains as it is, the medium decorative pattern 50b that is the same as the left and right decorative patterns 50a and 50c forming the reach aspect is caused to appear. Cannot be confirmed, and the loss is confirmed.

  In the display mode of the bazooka reach production, the bazooka is more destructive than the machine gun. Therefore, the explosion of the bullet that destroys the medium decorative pattern 50b is larger (stronger) than the display mode of the machine gun reach production. Is displayed. For this reason, the impression that the bazooka reach production is easier to destroy than the machine gun reach production until the end of the middle decorative design 50b (until the middle decorative design 50b appears on the same design as the left and right decorative designs 50a, 50c). As a result, it is possible to give the player the impression that the bazooka reach production is easier to hit than the machine gun reach production, in the same way as the big hit expectation.

  Further, when the display CPU 221 receives the change display command of the rocket launcher reach production mode from the sub-integrated board 211, after the formation of the reach mode shown in FIG. 29D, as shown in FIG. Switch to the rocket launcher reach production display mode. In the display mode of the rocket launcher reach production, as in the display mode of the bazooka reach production, the left and right decorative symbols 50a and 50c forming the reach mode are each slightly reduced in size as compared with the normal variation. The middle decorative pattern 50b is variably displayed in a slightly enlarged size as compared with the normal variation. At this time, a character 83 is displayed in the lower left area of the liquid crystal display 50 with the rocket launcher facing the medium decoration symbol 50b. FIG. 33 illustrates the case where the player uses the item “rocket launcher”, and accordingly, the used item display section 51 in the lower right area of the liquid crystal display 50 displays the “rocket launcher”. "Is displayed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 33 (A) to (E), the character 83 sequentially fires the bullets of the rocket launcher toward the medium decoration symbol 50c, thereby destroying the medium decoration symbol 50c in sequence. Execute rocket launcher reach production that displays fluctuation. In the drawing, the case where the medium decoration symbol 50c of “5” is destroyed by the bullet of the rocket launcher and the bullet of the rocket launcher is fired on the medium decoration symbol 50c of “6” that appears next is illustrated. Then, as shown in FIG. 33 (F), when the left and right decorative symbols 50a and 50c that form the reach aspect in accordance with the destruction of the medium decorative symbol 50c by the bullet of the rocket launcher are caused to appear, the middle decorative symbol 50b appears. All the decorative symbols 50a to 50c are stopped and displayed with the same symbol and the big hit is determined (in FIG. 33 (F), all the decorative symbols 50a to 50c are stopped and displayed with the same symbol of "7" and the big hit is determined. Exemplified case where is confirmed). On the other hand, when the medium decorative symbol 50c remains without being destroyed despite the rocket launcher's bullet being fired, specifically, the medium decorative symbol 50b "6" from the state shown in FIG. If it cannot be destroyed and the middle decorative pattern 50b of “6” as shown in FIG. 33C remains as it is, the middle decorative pattern 50b of the same pattern as the left and right decorative patterns 50a and 50c forming the reach form appears. Unable to confirm and lose.

  In the rocket launcher reach display mode, the rocket launcher has a greater destructive power than the bazooka. Therefore, the rupture of the bullet that destroys the interior decoration pattern 50b is larger than the bazooka reach display mode (intensity). Displayed). For this reason, the impression that the rocket launcher reach production is easier to destroy than the bazooka reach production until the end of the middle decorative symbol 50b (until the middle decorative symbol 50b appears the same as the left and right decorative symbols 50a, 50c). As a result, it is possible to give the player the impression that the rocket launcher reach production is easier to hit than the bazooka reach production, similarly to the big hit expectation.

  As described above, according to the configuration of the present embodiment, when the player finishes the game, the game state specifying information (password) for specifying the game state including the effect form at the end of the game is specified. Output from the information output means. Then, when the next game is played, if the game state specifying information is input from the specific information input means, the game can be started in the game state specified by the game state specifying information. For this reason, even if the game is unavoidably ended in the middle of a predetermined effect form (for example, mission effect form), the game can be resumed from the middle of the predetermined effect form, so the game is finished halfway. Such a bad aftertaste is not given to the player. Moreover, according to such a structure, a game can be started in the game state which game state specific information specifies. For this reason, it is possible to avoid the forced start of the game by taking over the remaining effect form, and to reflect the player's preference to the effect form at the start of the game.

  In addition, when the game state specifying information is output by the specific information output means, an end-time reset means is provided for resetting the game state including the effect form at the end of the game to the initial game state when the power is turned on. Thereby, when the player finishes the game, it is possible to avoid leaving the game state including the effect form at the end of the game to the player who starts the game next with the gaming machine.

  In addition, a start reset means is provided for resetting the gaming state to the initial gaming state when the power is turned on based on the player's operation when starting the game. This allows the previous player to reset the previous game state when starting the next game on the gaming machine, even if the game is terminated with the game state including the effect form at the end of the game being left as it is. The game can be started from the initial game state.

  In addition, the start of the game by the game state identification start means, the start of the game in the state reset to the initial game state by the start time reset means, the end of the game after outputting the game state identification information by the specific information output means, Menu display control means for displaying a menu for selecting one of them on the display means is provided. This makes it easy to start and end the game. However, when the game is started, the game can be started in a state where the player is surely distinguished from the start of the game in the state in which the game state is specified and the start of the game in the initial game state. .

  The specific information output means includes specific information display control means for displaying the game state specific information on the display means and allowing the player to visually recognize the game state specific information. Accordingly, the player can recognize the game state specifying information without providing a special medium, and the player can easily specify the game state and play the game.

  In addition, when the game state specifying information is input by the specific information input unit, an input state display control unit is provided for displaying the input state of the game state specifying information on the display unit so that the player can visually recognize it. Thereby, it is possible to cause the player to input the game state specifying information accurately, and to avoid starting the game in an incorrect game state where the game state cannot be specified.

  The game state specifying information is composed of a plurality of permutations of numbers. Thereby, a game state can be specified by information easy to understand for the player.

  In addition, when the profit granting state is controlled by the profit granting state control means, the big prize opening device (large prize winning opening 72) having a big winning opening where a large number of game balls can win by shifting from the closed state to the open state. Is provided. Thereby, it is possible to give the player as a profit granting state that a lot of prize balls are paid out to the player in accordance with the winning in the big winning opening.

  In the above embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 is shown as a gaming machine. However, even a gaming machine other than a pachinko machine, for example, a gaming machine formed by fusing a pachinko machine and a slot machine, etc. The invention can be applied.

It is a front view of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which shows the state which open | released the front frame and main body frame of the pachinko machine. It is a rear view which shows the back surface structure of a pachinko machine. It is a front view of a game board. It is a disassembled perspective view of a game board. It is a disassembled perspective view of a back mounting unit. It is the perspective view which showed the detachability of the back surface mounting unit with respect to a game board. It is the longitudinal cross-sectional view which cut | disconnected the game board on the basis of the center of the width direction. It is an enlarged front view which shows a menu operation button. It is a block diagram which shows the structure regarding control of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by CPU mounted in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the power failure generation | occurrence | production performed by CPU mounted in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed by CPU mounted in the main control board. It is a table | surface figure which shows the random number updated by CPU mounted in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the game process performed by CPU mounted in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the change start process in a game process. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit determination process in a fluctuation | variation start process. It is a flowchart which shows the change display pattern setting process in a game process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a fluctuation | variation display pattern table. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by the integrated CPU mounted in a sub integration board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows the 16ms timer interruption process performed by the integrated CPU mounted in a sub integration board | substrate. It is a table | surface figure which shows the random number updated by the integrated CPU mounted in a sub integration board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis process in a 16 ms timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control process in a 16 ms timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the decoration design change start process in an effect control process. It is a list figure which shows the determination table of the reach | attainment effect aspect used by reach | attainment effect determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows the menu process in a decoration design change start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the menu display with a liquid crystal display. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the normal reach production in a liquid crystal display. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the handgun reach production in a liquid crystal display. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the machine gun reach production with a liquid crystal display. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the bazooka reach production with a liquid crystal display. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the rocket launcher reach production in a liquid crystal display.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 2 Outer frame 3 Main body frame 4 Game board 5 Front frame 12 Game area 18 Launch handle 18a Operation button 40 Menu operation button 41a-41d Direction button 42 Cancel button 43 Decision button 50 Liquid crystal display 51 Item display part 52a-52c Determination display section 53 Password input sections 56a to 56d Item determination display sections 58a to 58d Item acquisition display section 60 Password display section 68 Upper start opening 70 Lower start opening 72 Large winning opening 201 Main control board 211 Sub integrated board

Claims (1)

Based on the determination that whether or not to give a profit to the player based on the establishment of a predetermined determination condition, and the determination that the profit should be given to the player by the corresponding drop determination means A profit granting state control means for controlling to a profit granting state for granting a profit to the player,
Display means for displaying the effects associated with the game;
Based on the determination result of the winning determination means, the display means displays a variation of the identification information, and after a predetermined period has elapsed, the display result of the identification information corresponding to the determination result is stopped and displayed. Display control means for stopping and displaying the specific display result as the display result of the identification information when it is determined that the benefit should be given to the
An effect form selection means for selecting an effect form in the variable display of the identification information from a plurality of types,
Effect form display control means for controlling display of the effect form selected by the effect form selecting means;
Specific information output means for outputting game state specifying information for specifying the game state including the effect form at the end of the game;
Specific information input means for inputting the gaming state specific information based on a player's operation;
A gaming machine comprising: game state specification starting means for starting a game in a game state specified by the game state specification information based on the game state specification information input from the specification information input means.

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