JP2009077848A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine, improving work efficiency in maintenance. <P>SOLUTION: A pachinko machine 100 includes: a control member 96 for conducting various contols; an inner frame 182 where the control member 196 is disposed in the back to be rotatably openable and closable; and an outer frame 180 where the inner frame 182 is disposed to be rotatably openable and closable, wherein a rotating shaft of the control member 196 is provided substantially parallel to the rotating shaft of the inner frame 182 and on the same side. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a game machine represented by a pachinko machine or the like.

The conventional pachinko machine has a plurality of controls such as an effect control board for controlling the effect device and the payout control board for controlling the payout of prize balls or rental balls in addition to the main control board for mainly controlling the progress of the game. Circuit board. These circuit boards are attached to the back surface of the pachinko machine, for example, partly housed in a board case. For this reason, these circuit boards may be removed in maintenance inspection (maintenance) of the pachinko machine. In such a case, the removed circuit boards are usually suspended in the air by the connection cord. On the other hand, what can be temporarily placed on a part of the back surface of the pachinko machine after removing the substrate case containing the circuit board has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-085663

  However, in the pachinko machine described in Patent Document 1, although the problem of breakage of the connection cord and connector caused by hanging the circuit board in the suspended state with the connection cord is solved, the temporarily placed circuit board is maintained. There was a problem of getting in the way of work. In particular, when a pachinko machine is installed on an amusement island, the maintenance work is performed with the door-shaped inner frame open, so that the work space is narrow and workability during maintenance is improved. The development of a pachinko machine that can be used has been desired.

  The present invention has been made to solve such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of improving workability during maintenance.

  (1) The present invention includes a control member that performs various controls, an inner frame in which the control member is disposed on the back surface so as to be capable of rotating and being opened, and an outer frame in which the inner frame is disposed so as to be capable of being rotated and opened. And a rotation axis of the control member is provided substantially parallel and on the same side as the rotation axis of the inner frame.

  (2) The gaming machine according to (1), wherein the control member includes a control board that controls the progress of the game and a board case that houses the control board.

  (3) According to the present invention, when the control member is rotated and opened with respect to the inner frame, a predetermined portion on the back surface of the inner frame is visible from the back side of the inner frame. The gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above, which is characterized.

  (4) The present invention also includes a plurality of the control members, and the plurality of control members are disposed so as to overlap from the front surface to the back surface of the inner frame. ).

  (5) The present invention is also the gaming table according to (4), wherein the plurality of control members are disposed so as to be integrally rotatable with respect to the inner frame.

  (6) The game machine according to (5), wherein the plurality of control members are arranged such that one of the plurality of control members can be rotated and opened with respect to the other.

  (7) In the present invention, one of the plurality of control members is a specific control member that performs a control related to giving a player a privilege for a game, and the specific control member is connected to the inner frame. The game table according to any one of (4) to (6) above, wherein the game table is disposed on the rearmost surface and is visible from the rear surface side of the inner frame.

  (8) The present invention is also the gaming table according to (7), wherein the specific control member includes a main control board or a payout control board.

  (9) The present invention further includes a specific control member mounting base to which the specific control member is mounted, and the other of the plurality of control members is disposed so as to overlap the specific control member to supply electric power. The power control member, wherein the specific control member mounting base has a grid-like convex portion formed on a surface facing the power control member, according to (7) or (8) above. It is a game machine.

  (10) The game according to any one of (1) to (9), wherein the control member is provided with an operation portion on an end surface opposite to the rotation shaft. It is a stand.

  (11) The present invention also includes a game board having a predetermined prize opening, and when a game ball enters the predetermined prize opening, the player is given a predetermined privilege. It is a game stand according to any one of 1) to (10).

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to achieve an excellent effect that workability during maintenance is improved.

  Hereinafter, a pachinko machine (game table) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

<Overall configuration>
First, the overall configuration of a pachinko machine 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The figure is a schematic front view showing a state in which the pachinko machine 100 is viewed from the front (player side).

  The pachinko machine 100 can be visually recognized on the back side of the upper door 150 that can change the open / close state from one of a closed state that covers the game area 104 and an open state that opens the game area 104 to the other. The game board (board surface) 102 is provided. The game board 102 is provided with an outer rail 106 and an inner rail 108 for guiding a game ball (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as a ball) to a game area 104 located in the center of the game board 102. Yes.

  A horizontally long decorative symbol display device 110 is disposed slightly above the center of the game area 104, and a normal symbol display device 112, a special symbol display device 114, and a normal symbol hold lamp 116 are disposed at the lower right of the game region 104. In addition, a special symbol holding lamp 118 is provided. Hereinafter, the normal symbol may be referred to as a normal symbol and the special symbol may be referred to as a special symbol. Further, a high-precision medium lamp 120 is disposed at the lower right of the decorative symbol display device 110, and a warp device 121 is disposed from the left to the lower side of the decorative symbol display device 110.

  The decorative symbol display device 110 is a display device for displaying a decorative symbol (see FIG. 9B), and is configured by a liquid crystal display device in this embodiment. The decorative symbol display device 110 is divided into three display regions, a left symbol display region 110a, a middle symbol display region 110b, and a right symbol display region 110c, and displays different decorative symbols in the respective display regions 110a, 110b, and 110c. It is possible to do.

  The general-purpose display device 112 is a display device for displaying a general-purpose image (see FIG. 9C), and is configured by a 7-segment LED in this embodiment. The special figure display device 114 is a display device for displaying a special figure (see FIG. 9A), and is constituted by a 7-segment LED in this embodiment.

  The general figure hold lamp 116 is a lamp for indicating the number of general figure variable games (details will be described later) that are on hold, and in this embodiment, it is possible to hold up to two start of common figure variable games. It is said. The special figure hold lamp 118 is a lamp for indicating the number of special figure variable games that are held (details will be described later). In this embodiment, up to four special figure variable games can be held. It is said.

  The high probability lamp 120 is a lamp for indicating that the gaming state is a high probability state or a high probability state, and is turned on when the gaming state is changed from the low probability state to the high probability state. Turns off when changing from probability state to low probability state.

  The warp device 121 is located above the first special figure starting port 126 and the second special figure starting port 128, which will be described later, for a game ball that has entered a ball opening that opens toward the upper left on the left side of the decorative symbol display device 110. It is discharged from the outlet. Accordingly, the game ball that has passed through the warp device 121 enters the first special figure starting port 126 or the second special figure starting port 128 with a high probability.

  In addition, around these display devices and lamps, there are a general prize opening 122, a general figure starting opening 124, a first special figure starting opening 126, a second special figure starting opening 128, and a variable winning opening 130. It is arranged.

  In this embodiment, two general winning ports 122 are arranged on the left and right sides. When a predetermined ball detection sensor (not shown) detects a ball entering the general winning port 122 (in the general winning port 122). When a prize is won), a payout device described later is driven, and a predetermined number (10 in this embodiment) of balls is discharged as a prize ball to a storage tray 171 described later. The ball discharged to the storage tray 171 can be taken out freely by the player. With these configurations, the winning ball is paid out to the player based on the winning. The ball that has entered the general winning opening 122 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side. In the present embodiment, a ball to be paid out to a player as a consideration for winning may be referred to as a winning ball, and a ball lent to a player may be referred to as a rental ball. The winning ball and the rental ball are collectively referred to as a ball (game ball). Call.

  The normal start port 124 is configured by a device called a gate or a through chucker for determining whether or not a ball has passed through a predetermined area of the game area 104, and in this embodiment, one on each side. It is arranged. Unlike the ball that has entered the general winning opening 122, the ball that has passed through the normal start port 124 is not discharged to the amusement island side. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has passed through the usual figure starting port 124, the pachinko machine 100 starts a usual figure variable game by the usual figure display device 112.

  In the present embodiment, only one first special figure starting port 126 is arranged at the center. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the first special figure starting port 126, a payout device, which will be described later, is driven, and a predetermined number (three in this embodiment) of balls will be described later as prize balls. While discharging to the storage tray 171, the special figure display game by the special figure display device 114 is started. The ball that has entered the first special figure starting port 126 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The second special figure starting port 128 is called an electric tulip (electric chew), and in the present embodiment, only one second special figure starting port 128 is disposed directly below the first special figure starting port 126. This second special figure starting port 128 is provided with wings that can be opened and closed to the left and right. While the wings are closed, it is impossible to enter a sphere. Is stopped and displayed, the blades open and close at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the second special figure starting port 128, a payout device described later is driven, and a predetermined number (5 in this embodiment) of balls is stored as described below as award balls. While discharging to the plate 171, the special figure display device 114 starts a special figure variable game. The ball that has entered the second special figure starting port 128 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The variable winning opening 130 is called a big winning opening or an attacker. In the present embodiment, only one variable winning opening 130 is arranged below the center of the game area 104. This variable winning opening 130 has a door member that can be freely opened and closed. When the door member is closed, it is impossible to enter a ball, and the special figure display device 114 stops displaying the jackpot symbol. In this case, the door member opens and closes at a predetermined time interval (for example, an opening time of 29 seconds and a closing time of 1.5 seconds) and at a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the variable winning opening 130, a payout device described later is driven, and a predetermined number (15 balls in this embodiment) of balls is stored in a storage tray 171 described later as a winning ball. Discharge. The ball that has entered the variable prize opening 130 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  Further, a plurality of disk-shaped hitting direction changing members 132 and game nails 134 called windmills are arranged in the vicinity of these winning openings and starting openings, and at the bottom of the inner rail 108, An out port 136 is provided for guiding a ball that has not won any prize opening or starting port to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharging it to the game island side.

  Below the upper door 150, the lower door 160 which can change an open / close state similarly to the upper door 150 is arrange | positioned. Behind the lower door 160 (below the game board 102), a launcher (not shown) that is rotated by a launcher, which will be described later, and a ball that is attached to the tip of the launcher and is launched toward the game area 104. A launcher (not shown), a launch rail (not shown) for guiding a ball launched by the launcher to the outer rail 106, and a ball feeder (not shown) for supplying the launcher with a launcher with a launcher ) Etc. are arranged.

  And in the lower door 160, while storing a ball | bowl temporarily, the storage ball | bowl 171 for supplying the stored ball | bowl sequentially to a ball feeder and the launcher are controlled, and it faces toward the game area 104 An operation handle 172 for manipulating the launch intensity of the ball and a push operation by the player are possible. When the operation is detected at a predetermined time, the effect display by the decorative symbol display device 110 or the like is changed. A chance button 173, a ball lending button 174 that is pressed when the player lends a ball, a lower discharge port 175 for discharging a ball that cannot be stored in the storage tray 171 to another container, and a later-described A ball removal lever 176 is provided for opening and closing a passage that leads from the payout passage to the lower discharge port 175.

  In addition, two upper speakers 150 a are arranged on the upper part of the upper door 150 as an effect speaker, and one lower speaker 160 a is arranged inside the left side of the lower door 160. The upper speaker 150a is connected to the immediately preceding upper speaker duct, and the lower speaker 160a is connected to the lower speaker duct 160b that opens forward under the operation handle 172.

  Further, although not shown in the drawing, as a decorative lamp, a plurality of types of board lamps are disposed at predetermined locations (for example, locations along the inner peripheral side of the inner rail 108) of the game board 102, and the upper door 150 is provided. A plurality of types of frame lamps are disposed at predetermined locations on the lower door 160.

  This pachinko machine 100 supplies the ball stored in the storage tray 171 by the player to the launch position of the launch rail, drives the launch motor with the strength corresponding to the operation amount of the player's operation handle 172, and And the outer rail 106 and the inner rail 108 are passed by the launcher and are launched into the game area 104. Then, the ball that has reached the upper part of the game area 104 falls downward while changing its advancing direction by the hitting direction changing member 132, the game nail 134, etc., and a winning port (general winning port 122, variable winning port 130) or starting port. (First special figure start port 126, second special figure start port 128), or the out port 136 without winning any of the winning port and start port, or just passing the normal start port 124 To reach.

  FIG. 2 is an external perspective view showing a state in which the pachinko machine 100 is viewed from the back (game island side). As shown in the figure, the pachinko machine 100 includes an outer frame 180 that is a member fixed to the game island, and from one of the open state and the closed state to the other side in front of the outer frame 180 (player side). An inner frame 182 is provided that can be opened and closed, that is, can be rotated and opened. The above-described upper door 150 and lower door 160 are disposed in front of the inner frame 182 so as to be capable of rotating and opening. The inner frame 182 can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 180 around the rotation axis in the substantially vertical direction set at the left end when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 100 via the inner frame support bracket 183. Yes. Further, the upper door 150 and the lower door 160 can be rotated and opened with respect to the inner frame 182 about the same rotation axis as the rotation axis of the inner frame 182 via the inner frame support bracket 183.

  On the surface of the inner frame 182 (the surface on the front side of the pachinko machine 100), the above-described game board 102 and the like are disposed. And, on the back side of the inner frame 182 (the back side surface of the pachinko machine 100), the tank 184 that temporarily stores the game balls supplied from the game island and the game balls stored in the tank 184 are paid out. A tank rail 186 which is a two-way passage leading to the device 185 is provided. The payout device 185 holds a plurality of game balls, and pays out a predetermined number of prize balls or rental balls toward the storage tray 171. When viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 100, the lower right side of the tank rail 186 It is arranged.

  An effect control board 190 and a decorative symbol display device 110 that constitute an effect control unit, which will be described later, are arranged in a front-rear direction (from the front surface of the inner frame 182 to the back surface). Further, below the effect control board 190 and the decorative symbol display device 110, a main control board 192 and other circuit boards 194 that constitute a main control section to be described later overlap each other (from the front surface of the inner frame 182 to the back surface direction). Further below, a payout control board 196 and a power supply board 198 that constitute a payout control unit described later are provided.

  In this embodiment, the main board (main control board 192, payout control board 196, etc.) having a function that affects or may affect the game result is opened with the inner frame 182 opened. The inner frame 182 that is easily visible is disposed on the rearmost surface. A sub-board (such as a power supply board 198) on which no microphone processor or ROM is mounted among the main boards is placed in front of these main boards on the back side.

<Discharge control board and power supply board>
Next, details of the payout control board 196 and the power supply board 198 will be described. 3 and 4 are perspective views of the pachinko machine 100 with the inner frame 182 in an open state, and FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the inner frame 182 viewed from the back side. Hereinafter, the front side of the inner frame 182 will be described as the front and the back side will be described as the rear. 3, 4, and 5, illustration of the game board 102, the decorative symbol display device 110, the effect control board 190, the main control board 192, and other circuit boards 194 is omitted for easy understanding of the structure. is doing.

  As shown in these drawings, the power supply board 198 is housed and disposed in a horizontally long box-shaped power supply board case 210 fixed to a horizontally long rectangular plate-shaped power supply board base 200. Further, the payout control board 196 is fixed to the horizontally long rectangular plate-like payout control board base 220 and is covered from the back side of the pachinko machine 100 to the tray-like payout control board case 230 having a substantially horizontal T-shaped depression. It is arranged in a broken state.

  In this embodiment, a payout control board 196 that controls the payout of prize balls to the player is disposed outside (rear) of the power supply board 198. That is, the payout control board 196 is disposed on the rearmost surface of the inner frame 182. The payout control board 196 is a member that performs control related to giving a player a privilege for a game, and since an illegal act such as illegally exchanging electronic components on the board is easily performed, the inner frame 182 is The payout control board 196 is arranged at a position where it can be easily visually recognized just by opening. The power supply board base 200 is disposed on the back side of the inner frame 182 so as to be rotatable and openable with respect to the inner frame 182, and the payout control board base 220 is disposed outside the power supply board base 200 and connected to the power supply board base 200. On the other hand, it is arranged so that it can be rotated and opened.

  FIG. 6A is a perspective view in which the power supply board base 200 and the dispensing control board base 220 are removed from the inner frame 182. As shown in the figure, the inner frame 182 is provided with a power supply substrate support bracket 187 that rotatably supports the power supply substrate base 200 in the lower right portion when viewed from the back side. More specifically, in the front of the power supply board base 200, a discharge passage for discharging game balls used in the game (game balls that have entered the general winning port 122 or the out port 136) toward the game island. 188 is disposed, and the power supply board support bracket 187 is disposed at the right end when viewed from the rear of the discharge passage 188.

  FIG. 6B is an exploded perspective view showing the relationship between the power supply board support bracket 187 and the power supply board base 200, and FIG. 6C is an exploded perspective view showing the relation between the power supply board base 200 and the dispensing control board base 220. FIG. As shown in FIG. 2B, the power supply substrate support bracket 187 is formed with two support holes 187a formed coaxially in the vertical direction. In addition, two columnar rotation protrusions 202 that are coaxially formed in the vertical direction are provided to protrude downward from the left end portion of the power supply substrate base 200 as viewed from the front. The power board base 200 is rotatably supported with respect to the inner frame 182 by inserting the two rotation protrusions 202 into the two support holes 187a of the power board support bracket 187, respectively.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6C, support holes 204 that open upward are formed coaxially with the rotation protrusions 202 in the upper part of the rotation protrusions 202 of the power supply substrate base 200. In addition, at the left end portion of the payout control board base 220 as viewed from the front, two columnar rotation protrusions 222 that are coaxially formed in the vertical direction are projected downward. The payout control board base 200 is rotatably supported with respect to the power supply board base 200 by inserting the two rotation protrusions 222 into the two support holes 204 of the power supply board base 200, respectively.

  Therefore, the power supply board base 200 and the payout control board base 220 are configured to be rotatable and openable around the same rotation axis set in a substantially vertical direction in the vicinity of the right end viewed from the back side of the inner frame 182. That is, the power supply board 198 and the payout control board 196 are shown in FIG. 2 with the power supply board base 200 and the payout control board base 220 centered on the rotation axis that is set substantially parallel and on the same side as the rotation axis of the inner frame 182. From such a closed state, as shown in FIG. 3, FIG. 4 or FIG. 5, it can be opened rearward (on the back side of the inner frame 182). At this time, as shown in FIG. 3, the dispensing control board base 220 can be closed with respect to the power supply board base 200 so that both can be integrally opened and closed. Further, as shown in FIG. 4 or FIG. 5, the power supply board base 200 and the dispensing control board base 220 can be separated and opened and closed individually.

  In this way, in this embodiment, the power supply board 198 and the payout control board 196 are disposed so as to be rotatable and openable, so that the power supply board 198 and the payout control board 196 are arranged in the front and rear directions, While using space effectively, for example, parts such as the discharge passage 188 disposed inside (front) of the power supply board 198 can be visually confirmed and removed, and maintenance of these parts can be easily performed. It is said. Further, by providing the payout control board 196 so as to be able to rotate and open with respect to the power supply board 198, the maintainability of the power supply board 198 is not sacrificed.

  Further, in general, maintenance work is performed in a narrow space in which the inner frame 182 is opened while the pachinko machine 100 is installed on the amusement island, but the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment is By rotating and opening the power supply board 198 or the payout control board 196, various parts can be easily accessed even in such a narrow space. That is, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment is improved in workability of maintenance work in the amusement store.

  Two one-touch clips 206 are provided at the opposite end of the rotation projection 202 of the power supply substrate base 200. The power supply board base 200 is fixed in a closed state by inserting and locking the leading ends of these one-touch clips 206 into clip retaining holes 182a formed in the inner frame 182. Similarly, the payout base 220 is brought into a closed state by engaging an engaging portion 224 provided on the opposite end of the rotation protrusion 222 with an engaging portion 208 formed on the power supply board base 200. It is supposed to be fixed.

  In the present embodiment, the operation unit 198a of the power board 198 including a power switch, a RAM clear button, and the like is provided on the side surface opposite to the rotation axis of the inner frame 182 and the power board base 200. Thus, the payout control board 196 and the power supply board 198 are arranged to overlap each other so that the operability of the power supply board 198 is not sacrificed while the space inside the pachinko machine 100 is effectively utilized.

  FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of the payout control board 196, the payout control board base 220, and the payout control board case 230. Three rectangular parallelepiped engagement pieces 196a are formed on both upper and lower end surfaces of the payout control board 196, respectively. Although not shown, four hook-shaped engagement protrusions are formed on the back surface of the payout control board 196 (the face on the payout control board base 220 side). Then, three hook-like engagement pieces 226 are formed at both upper and lower ends of the payout control board base 220, and four substantially squares are provided at positions corresponding to the four hook-like engagement protrusions of the payout control board 196. An engaging hole 227 having a shape is formed.

  The payout control board 196 engages the hook-like engagement protrusion with the engagement hole 227 by inserting the hook-like engagement protrusion into the engagement hole 227 of the payout control board base 220 and sliding it laterally. At the same time, the rectangular parallelepiped engagement piece 196 a of the payout control board 196 is engaged with the hook-like engagement piece 226 of the payout control board base 220, thereby being fixed to the payout control board base 220.

  The payout control board case 230 is fixed to the payout control board 196 so as to cover the surface of the payout control board 196. More specifically, the bar-like engagement protrusion 196b protruding from the vicinity of the left end of the surface of the payout control board 196 is inserted into and engaged with the engagement hole 232 of the payout control board case 230, and both upper and lower ends of the payout control board case 230 are engaged. By inserting the four engagement pieces 234 formed on the surfaces into the four engagement holes 196c formed on the upper and lower end surfaces of the payout control board 196, the payout control board case 230 is Fixed to the payout control board 196.

  The payout control board case 230 is made of a transparent material, and the state of electronic components and the like mounted on the payout control board 196 housed inside can be visually recognized from the outside. Further, the left and right ends of the payout control board 196 and the payout control board case 230 are respectively provided with a caulking structure 240 for sealing the payout control board 196. The payout control board case 230 is removed and the payout control board 196 is removed. When an electronic component or the like mounted on the device is illegally replaced, a trace is left.

  In this embodiment, the payout control board case 230 covers the surface of the payout control board 196 and seals the electronic components and the like mounted on the surface of the payout control board 196, but the payout control board 196 as a whole. May be stored. Further, a structure in which the payout control board base 220 and the payout control board case 230 are combined may be employed.

  8A is a view of the dispensing control board base 220 as viewed from the front, and FIGS. 8B and 8C are perspective views of the dispensing control board base 220. FIG. As shown in these drawings, the payout control board base 220 has a substantially rectangular plate shape whose end opposite to the rotation protrusion 222 is bent forward. Since the bent portion protruding forward is a portion overlapping the operation portion 198a of the power supply substrate 198, an opening 228 for opening the operation portion 198a is formed.

  A grid-like rib 229 is formed on the surface 220 a of the payout control board base 220 facing the power supply board 198. In the present embodiment, the rib 229 is formed on the surface 220a of the payout control board base 220 facing the power supply board 198, thereby reducing the weight of the payout control board base 220 while maintaining the strength, and the power supply board 198 (power supply board 198) A predetermined space is formed with the substrate case 210). That is, by providing a space for releasing the heat generated by the power supply board 198 between the power supply board 198 and the payout control board 196, the heat generated by the power supply board 198 is prevented from being transmitted to the discharge control board 196. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the dispensing control board 196 from being heated and causing a failure or malfunction.

  In this embodiment, the main control board 192 and other circuit boards 194 are also arranged in the same configuration as the payout control board 196 and the power supply board 198, but the description thereof is omitted.

<Type of design>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 9A to 9C, the special drawing display device 114, the decorative symbol display device 110, and the special drawing display device 112 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described with reference to the special drawing and the type of the general drawing. To do.

  FIG. 9A shows an example of a special display stop display mode. There are three types of special display stop display modes of the present embodiment: special figure 1 which is a jackpot symbol, special figure 2 which is a special jackpot symbol, and special figure 3 which is a missed symbol. When the special figure variation game is started on the condition that a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has won the first special figure start port 126 or the second special figure start port 128, the special figure display device 114 Performs a variable display of a special figure that repeats lighting of all seven segments and lighting of one central segment. Then, when the time of change determined before the start of the special figure change has elapsed, in order to notify the winning of the special figure variable game (bonus game), the special figure 1 is stopped and displayed, and the special figure variable game (special jackpot game) When notifying the winning of the special figure 2, the special figure 2 is stopped and displayed, and when notifying the special figure variable game, the special figure 3 is stopped and displayed. In addition, the white part in a figure shows the location of the segment which turns off, and the black part shows the location of the segment which lights up.

  FIG. 9B shows an example of a decorative design. There are seven types of decoration patterns, decoration 1 to decoration 7, in the present embodiment. The left symbol display area 110a of the decorative symbol display device 110, the middle symbol, on condition that a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has won the first special symbol start port 126 or the second special diagram start port 128 Decoration symbols that switch display in the order of decoration 1 → decoration 2 → decoration 3 →... Decoration 6 → decoration 7 → decoration 1 →... In the respective symbol display areas of the display area 110b and the right symbol display area 110c. Display fluctuation. When notifying the winning of the special figure variable game (bonus game), the symbol combination corresponding to the jackpot in the symbol display areas 110a to 110c (in this embodiment, a combination of decorative symbols of the same number (for example, decoration) 2-decoration 2-decoration 2)) is stopped and a special figure variation game (special jackpot game) is notified of winning, a symbol combination corresponding to the special jackpot (in this embodiment, the same odd number number) The combination of decorative symbols (for example, decoration 1-decoration 1-decoration 1)) is stopped and displayed. If the symbol combination corresponding to the jackpot is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game or special jackpot game is started. If the symbol combination corresponding to the special jackpot is stopped and displayed, the special jackpot game is started. . In the case of notifying a detachment, if there is a variation display of a decorative symbol that is put on hold after the symbol combination other than the symbol combination corresponding to the jackpot is stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 110a to 110c, the variation display is performed. To start.

  FIG. 9C shows an example of a normal stop display mode. There are two types of stop display modes of the usual figure of the present embodiment: the usual figure 1 which is a winning symbol and the ordinary figure 2 which is a missed symbol. In the case where a general-purpose display game is started on the condition that a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has passed through the general-purpose start opening 124, the general-purpose display device 112 displays that all seven segments are turned on. , The usual fluctuation display that repeats lighting of one central segment is performed. Then, when notifying the winning of the general variable game, the general figure 1 is stopped and displayed, and when notifying the normal variable game, the general figure 2 is stopped and displayed.

<Control unit>
Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the pachinko machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. The figure is a circuit block diagram of a main control unit, an effect control unit, a payout control unit, a launch control unit, and a power management unit.

  The control unit of the pachinko machine 100 can be roughly divided into a main control unit 300 that controls the central part of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as a command) transmitted by the main control unit 300. An effect control unit 350 that performs control, a payout control unit 400 that mainly performs control related to payout of game balls in response to a command transmitted by the main control unit 300, a firing control unit 450 that performs control of game ball discharge, The power supplied to the pachinko machine 100 is configured by a power management unit 500 that generates predetermined power for transmitting power to the electrical components mounted on the pachinko machine 100.

<Main control unit>
First, the main control unit 300 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.

  The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, a ROM 306 for storing control programs and various data, and temporary data. RAM 308 for storing data, an I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 312 for measuring time and frequency. Note that other storage means may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this is the same for the effect control unit 350 and the payout control unit 400 described later. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 314b as a system clock.

  Further, the basic circuit 302 includes a counter circuit 316 used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535 every time a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 314a is received (this circuit has 2 Two counters), a door opening sensor for detecting the opening / closing of the upper door 150 and the lower door 160, an inner frame opening sensor for detecting the opening / closing of the inner frame 182, each start port, Receives signals output from various sensors 318 including a ball detection sensor provided in the entrance of the winning opening and the variable winning opening, and outputs the amplification result and the comparison result with the reference voltage to the counter circuit 316 and the basic circuit 302. Sensor circuit 320 for displaying, display circuit 322 for performing display control of special figure display device 114, and for performing display control of general figure display device 112 Display circuit 324, display circuit 328 for performing display control of various status display units 326 (such as general map holding lamp 116 and special figure holding lamp 118), second special figure starting port 128, variable winning port 130, etc. A solenoid circuit 332 for controlling various solenoids 330 that are opened and closed is connected.

  When the ball detection sensor 318 detects that a ball has won the first special figure starting port 126, the sensor circuit 320 outputs a signal indicating that the ball has been detected to the counter circuit 316. Upon receiving this signal, the counter circuit 316 latches the value of the counter corresponding to the first special figure starting port 126 at that timing, and stores the latched value in the built-in counter value corresponding to the first special figure starting port 126. Store in the register. Similarly, when the counter circuit 316 receives a signal indicating that the ball has won the second special figure starting port 128, the counter circuit 316 latches the value at the timing of the counter corresponding to the second special figure starting port 128. The latched value is stored in a built-in counter value storage register corresponding to the second special figure starting port 128.

  In addition, an information output circuit 334 is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 is connected to an information input circuit 550 provided in an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via the information output circuit 334. The game information (for example, game state) of the machine 100 is output.

  Further, the main control unit 300 is provided with a voltage monitoring circuit (not shown) for monitoring the voltage value of the power supplied from the power management unit 500 to the main control unit 300. When the voltage value is less than a predetermined value (9v in this embodiment), a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has decreased is output to the basic circuit 302.

  Further, the main control unit 300 is provided with a start signal output circuit (not shown) that outputs a start signal when the power is turned on. When the start signal is input from the start signal output circuit, the CPU 304 Game control is started (main control section main processing described later is started).

  Further, the main control unit 300 is provided with an output interface for transmitting a command to the effect control unit 350 and an output interface for transmitting a command to the payout control unit 400, respectively. An input interface for receiving commands from the main control unit 300 is provided, and the payout control unit 400 is provided with an input interface for receiving commands from the main control unit 300. With this configuration, communication between the main control unit 300, the effect control unit 350, and the payout control unit 400 is enabled. Information communication between the main control unit 300, the effect control unit 350, and the payout control unit 400 is one-way communication, and the main control unit 300 can transmit signals such as commands to the effect control unit 350 and the payout control unit 400. However, the production control unit 350 and the payout control unit 400 are configured such that signals such as commands cannot be transmitted to the main control unit 300.

<Production control unit>
Next, the production control unit 350 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.

  The effect control unit 350 includes a basic circuit 352 that controls the entire effect control unit 350 based mainly on commands transmitted by the main control unit 300. The basic circuit 352 includes a CPU 354, a control program, ROM 356 for storing various data, RAM 358 for temporarily storing data, I / O 360 for controlling input / output of various devices, and counter timer 362 for measuring time and frequency It is installed. The CPU 354 of the basic circuit 352 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 364 as a system clock.

  The basic circuit 352 includes a sound source IC 368 for controlling various speakers 366 (and amplifiers) such as the upper speaker 150a and the lower speaker 160a, and various lamps 370 such as a frame lamp and a panel lamp. The operation of the display circuit 372, the solenoid circuit 376 for controlling various production solenoids 374, the liquid crystal control circuit 378 for controlling the decorative symbol display device (liquid crystal display device) 110, and the operation of the chance button 173 A chance button detection circuit 380 that outputs a detection signal to the basic circuit 352 when it is detected is connected.

  In addition, the effect control unit 350 is provided with a start signal output circuit (not shown) that outputs a start signal when the power is turned on, and the CPU 354 receives a start signal from the start signal output circuit. Production control is started.

<Discharge control unit, launch control unit, power supply management unit>
Next, the payout control unit 400, the launch control unit 450, and the power management unit 500 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.

  The payout control unit 400 controls the payout device 185 mainly based on a signal such as a command transmitted from the main control unit 300, and the payout of the winning ball or the rental ball is completed based on the control signal output from the payout sensor 404. And the communication with a card unit 552 provided separately from the pachinko machine 100 via the interface unit 406.

  The firing control unit 450 determines the amount of operation of the operation handle 172 by the player output from the control signal output from the payout control unit 400 to instruct permission or stop of firing, or from the firing intensity output circuit provided in the operation handle 172. Based on the control signal instructing the corresponding launch intensity, the launcher 452 and the launch motor 452 that drives the launcher are controlled, and the ball feeder 454 that feeds the balls from the storage tray 171 to the launch rail is controlled.

  The power management unit 500 converts the AC power supplied from the outside to the pachinko machine 100 into a direct current, converts it into a predetermined voltage, and controls each unit such as the main control unit 300 and the payout control unit 400 and each device such as the payout device 185. To supply. Further, the power management unit 500 is a power storage device (for example, for supplying power to a predetermined part (for example, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300) for a predetermined period (for example, 10 days) even after the power supply from the outside is cut off. Capacitor) and electric power supplied to a predetermined component (for example, the entire basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300) is smaller than that of the power storage device, and is supplied to static electricity noise, human error, and a game table. The battery further includes a power storage device (for example, a capacitor) for supplementing a certain amount of power when the power fluctuates and decreases due to a decrease in power. With this power storage device, even if the power supplied to a predetermined component (for example, the main control unit 300) becomes unstable at the time of power interruption, power recovery, etc., the predetermined component can operate stably to some extent. It is composed. In addition, the power supply board constituting the power management unit 500 is provided with an operation unit (RAM clear switch) that can be operated by an amusement shop clerk and the operation unit is detected when the power is turned on. In this case, a RAM clear signal for instructing initialization of the RAMs 308 and 358 is output to the basic circuits 302 and 352 of each control unit.

<Data table of main control unit>
Next, a data table stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 11A is a data table in which the types of special drawing lottery states stored in the gaming state storage area provided in the RAM 308 are associated with lottery data.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 uses this jackpot determination table to determine whether the special figure variation game is won (big hit) or not (miss), that is, jackpot determination. The special drawing lottery status information includes information indicating a low probability state in which the special figure variable game is determined to be won with a predetermined low probability, and high information for determining that the special figure variable game is selected with a higher probability than the low probability. Information including the probability state is included, and these are hereinafter simply referred to as a low probability state and a high probability state. Further, the information stored in the game state storage area includes other information, which will be described later.

  The lottery data in the jackpot determination table determines the result of the special figure variable game that starts when a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has won the first special figure start port 126 or the second special figure start port 128. It is lottery data used for For example, when the special drawing lottery state is in a low probability state and the acquired special figure winning random number value (random number will be described later) is 10001 to 10187, it is determined that the special figure variable game is won and provided in the RAM 308. In addition, information indicating that the jackpot flag is stored is set in the storage area for the jackpot flag (hereinafter, setting the jackpot information in the storage area for the jackpot flag is referred to as “setting the jackpot flag on”). On the other hand, if the acquired special figure winning random number is a value other than 10001 to 10187, it is determined that the special figure variable game is out and information indicating that it is out of the storage area for the jackpot flag is set. (Hereinafter, setting outlier information in the jackpot flag storage area is referred to as “setting the jackpot flag off”). In this embodiment, the numerical range that can be taken by the special figure winning random number is 0 to 65535 (the numerical range is 65536), and the numerical range indicated by the lottery data in the low probability state is 10001 to 10187 (the large numerical range). Therefore, the winning probability of the special figure variable game based on the winning of the ball to the first special figure starting port 126 or the second special figure starting port 128 in the low probability state is about 1 / 350.4 ( = 187/65536). On the other hand, the numerical range indicated by the lottery data in the high probability state is 20001 to 211871 (the size of the numerical range is 1871), so the first special figure start port 126 or the second special figure start port in the high probability state. The winning probability of the special figure variable game based on the winning of the ball to 128 is about 1 / 35.0 (= 1871/65536), and the winning probability of the special figure variable game is higher in the higher probability state than in the low probability state. Is set to be high.

  The high-probability state transition determination table shown in FIG. 11B is a data table that stores lottery data used when it is determined that the jackpot is determined as a result of the jackpot determination.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 uses this high probability state transition determination table to determine whether to start a jackpot game or a special jackpot game after the end of the special figure variable game, that is, a probability change transition determination. I do. For example, when the acquired special figure random number value (the random number value will be described later) is a numerical value of 11 to 74, the probability change (probability fluctuation) flag storage area provided in the RAM 308 is stored in the storage area of the special figure fluctuation game. Information indicating that the special jackpot game is started is set (here, setting the special jackpot game start information in the storage area for the probability change flag is referred to as turning on the probability change flag). On the other hand, if the acquired special figure random number value is other than the numerical values of 11 to 74, information indicating that the jackpot game is started is set in the above-described probability variation flag storage area (where the probability variation flag is stored). Setting the jackpot game start information in the area is referred to as setting the probability variation flag off). In the present embodiment, the range of numerical values that can be taken by the special figure random number value is 0 to 127 (the size of the numerical range is 128), and the range of random numbers for determining the migration of the lottery data is 11 to 74 (the size of the numerical range is 64). Therefore, when the result of the jackpot determination is winning, the probability of winning the result of the probability change transition determination, that is, the probability of starting the special jackpot is 1/2 (= 64/128).

  The timer number determination table shown in FIG. 11 (c) is a timer that indicates the above-mentioned jackpot flag, the lottery data, and the variable time from when the special figure display device 114 starts displaying the special figure to the stop display. It is the data table which matched and memorize | stored the number.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main controller 300 determines the timer number based on the timer number determination table, the above jackpot determination result (the value of the jackpot flag), and a special-purpose timer random number value described later (the random number value will be described later). Select. For example, when the jackpot flag is off and the acquired special figure timer random number value is a numerical value from 0 to 60235, the timer number is selected as the timer number 1 (fluctuation time 5 seconds), the jackpot flag is turned on and acquired. When the special figure timer random number is a numerical value of 0 to 15535, timer 2 (variation time 10 seconds) is selected as the timer number. In this embodiment, the numerical value range that can be taken by the special-purpose timer random number value is 0 to 65535 (the numerical value range is 65536). If the above-mentioned jackpot determination result is incorrect, the timer 1 timer random number range 0 to 60235 (the numerical range has a size of 60236), the probability of selecting timer 1 (fluctuation time 5 seconds) as the timer number is 60236/65536. As the timer number, the probability of selecting timer 2 (variation time 10 seconds) is 4250/65536, the probability of selecting timer 3 (variation time 20 seconds) is 800/65536, and timer 3 (variation time 40 seconds) is selected. The probability of doing is 250/65536. On the other hand, if the jackpot determination result is winning, the timer random number range of timer 2 is 0 to 15535 (the numerical value range is 15536), so the probability of selecting timer 2 (variation time 10 seconds) as the timer number Is 15535/65536. As the timer number, the probability of selecting timer 3 (variation time 20 seconds) is 9000/65536, the probability of selecting timer 4 (variation time 40 seconds) is 38000/65536, and timer 5 (variation time 50 seconds) is selected. The probability of doing is 3000/65536.

<Main control unit reset interrupt processing>
Next, a main control unit reset interrupt process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of main controller reset interrupt processing.

  As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit that outputs the start signal when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal is input starts resetting by a reset interrupt and executes processing in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306. First, various initial settings are performed in step S101. In this initial setting, initial setting of input / output ports, initialization of various variables, processing for setting a numerical value for determining a cycle for executing a main control unit timer interrupt processing, which will be described later, to the counter timer 312 and the like are performed.

  In step S102, it is determined whether or not the RAM 308 stores return data (data storing information for returning the control state at the time when the power was previously turned off). If the return data is stored in the RAM 308, the process proceeds to step S103. If not, the process proceeds to step S104.

  In step S103, the return data is used to return to the state before the power is shut off.

  In step S104, the software random number counter is updated. Here, in order to generate two initial value generation random number counters for generating the initial values of the common figure winning random number counter and the special figure random number counter, and the common figure timer random number value and the special figure timer random number value, respectively. 2 random number counters are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as normal timer random numbers is 0 to 20, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a normal timer random value provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 21, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. Other initial value generation random number counters and random number counters are similarly updated. The main control unit 300 repeatedly executes the process of step S104 except during the main control unit timer interrupt process starting at predetermined intervals.

<Main controller timer interrupt processing>
Next, main control unit timer interrupt processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of main controller timer interrupt processing.

  The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms), and triggers the main control unit timer interrupt processing at a predetermined cycle. Start.

  In step S <b> 201, the value of the input port of the I / O 310 is acquired and the state of the various sensors 318 is detected. For example, a signal from a sphere detection sensor that outputs an ON signal when it is detected that a sphere has entered the first and second special figure starting ports 126 and 128 is input. Signals from the corresponding ball detection sensors are also inputted to other prize winning openings, starting openings and the like. The result input in step S201 is stored in a signal state storage area provided for each sensor in the RAM 308.

  In step S202, the software random number counter is updated. Here, two random number counters for generating the special-purpose winning random number value and the special-purpose random number value used in the main control unit 300, and the above-mentioned general-purpose winning random value and the initial value of the special-purpose random number value are respectively shown. Two initial value generation random number counters for generation are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as a random number value for a normal winning number is 0 to 100, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a normal winning random number value provided in the RAM 308 and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. If it is determined that the random number counter has made one round as a result of adding 1 to the acquired value, the value of the initial value generating random number counter corresponding to each random number counter is acquired and stored in the storage area of the random number counter. set. For example, a value is acquired from a random number counter for generating a regular winning random number that fluctuates in a numerical range of 0 to 100, and a result obtained by adding 1 to the acquired value is stored in a predetermined initial value storage area provided in the RAM 308. If the value is equal to the previously set initial value (for example, 7), the value is acquired as an initial value from the initial value generation random number counter corresponding to the random number counter for generating the random number for winning the normal number, The initial value set this time is stored in the above-described initial value storage area in order to determine that the random number counter for generating the winning random number value has made one round next time, in addition to setting it in the random number counter for generating the winning random value Keep it. After these processes, the value of the initial value generation random number counter performed in step S104 is updated. In addition to the above-described initial value storage area for determining that the random number counter for generating the regular-winning random number next makes one round, it is determined that the random number counter for generating the special figure random number has made one round. An initial value storage area is provided in the RAM 308.

  In step S203, winning detection is performed based on the state of the signals input from the various sensors in step S201 described above. In this winning detection, if there is a winning (winning) at the winning opening or starting opening (general winning opening 122, first and second special figure starting openings 126, 128 and variable winning opening 130), it is provided in the RAM 308. The number of prize balls determined in advance for each prize opening is added to the value of the prize ball number storage area, or there is a prize at the first special figure starting port 126 or the second special figure starting port 128, and is held. When the special figure variable game number is less than 4, a value is acquired as a special figure winning random number value from the counter value storage register of the counter circuit 316b corresponding to the winning start port. In addition, a value is acquired as a special figure random value from the random number counter for generating the special figure random value described above, and stored in a random value storage area provided in the RAM 308 together with the special figure winning random number value. In addition, when it is detected that the ball has passed through the general figure starting port 124, and the number of the general figure variable games held is less than two, the random number counter for generating the normal figure winning random number value at that timing Is obtained as a random number value for winning a normal figure, and stored in a random value storage area different from that for the special figure provided in the RAM 308.

  In step S204, a process related to a special figure variable game (a special figure related process) is performed. In this special figure related process, when the special figure variable game and the variable winning a prize opening 130 are not controlled, and the number of the special figure variable games held is one or more, the main control unit 300 Of the various lotteries using the above-described various data tables to be stored, the jackpot determination is first performed.

  Specifically, it is determined whether or not the special figure winning random number value stored in the random value storage area in step S203 is within the numerical range of the lottery data in the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. When the random value is within the numerical range of the lottery data, it is determined that the special figure variable game is won and the jackpot flag is set to ON. On the other hand, when the special figure winning random number value is outside the numerical value range of the lottery data, it is determined that the special figure variable game is out and the jackpot flag is set to OFF. For example, if the special drawing lottery state is in a low probability state and the special figure winning random number value acquired based on the detection of the ball winning at the first special figure starting port 126 or the second special figure starting port 128 is 10100, The jackpot flag is set to ON because the figure winning random number value is in the range of 10001 to 10187, and when the special figure winning random number value is 10300, the special winning prize random number value is outside the range of 10001 to 10187. Set the flag off.

  If the jackpot flag is set to ON, then the probability variation transition determination is performed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the special figure random value stored in the random value storage area in step S203 is within the numerical range of the transition determination random number shown in FIG. 11B, and the special figure random value is the lottery data. In the case of the numerical value range, the probability variation flag is set to ON, and in the case where the special figure random number value is outside the numerical range of the lottery data, the probability variation flag is set to OFF. For example, when the acquired special figure random number value is 20, since the special figure random number value is in the range of 11 to 74, the probability variation flag is set to ON. On the other hand, when the acquired special figure random number value is 80, the probability change flag is set to OFF because the special figure random number value is outside the range of 11 to 74.

  Regardless of the result of the jackpot determination, the process for determining the timer number is performed next. Specifically, the value of the random counter for generating the special figure timer random value described above is acquired as the special figure timer random value. Then, based on the value of the jackpot flag and the acquired special figure timer random number value, a timer number corresponding to the numerical range of the timer selection random number shown in FIG. 11C is selected, and the timer number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is selected. Remember. Further, the variation time corresponding to the timer number is stored in the variation time storage area provided in the RAM 308, and the process is terminated. For example, when the jackpot flag is off and the acquired special figure timer random number value is 50000, the special figure timer random number value is in the range of 0 to 60235, and therefore 1 corresponding to those conditions of the timer number determination table. The timer 1 indicating the timer number stored in the line and 5 indicating the variation time are selected and stored in the respective storage areas provided in the RAM 308. On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is on and the acquired special figure timer random number value is 64000, the special figure timer random number value is not in the range of 0 to 15535, so the timer 2 is not selected and is not 15536 to 24535. Timer 3 is not selected, and timer 4 is not selected because it is not 24536 to 62535. However, since it is within the range of 62536 to 65535, it is stored in the eighth line corresponding to those conditions in the timer number determination table. The timer 5 indicating the timer number and the variable time 50 are selected and stored in the respective storage areas provided in the RAM 308. In consideration of 2 ms which is the start cycle of the main control unit timer interrupt processing, a value obtained by multiplying the selected variation time value by 500 (1000 ms / 2 ms) is set in the variation time storage area. For example, when 5 seconds is selected as the variation time, a value of 2500 is set as an initial value in the variation time storage area, and this variation time storage area is executed every time a timer update process (step S208) described later is executed. By subtracting 1 from this value, the passage of time can be measured by the number of executions of the main control unit timer interrupt process.

  Further, in the special figure fluctuation-related processing that starts at the timing when the value of the fluctuation time storage area is changed from 1 to 0, the special figure display device 114 displays the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 when the jackpot flag is on. When the jackpot flag is off, the special figure 3 is set to be displayed, and thereafter, the display is set to be maintained for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 msec). With this setting, the special figure is stopped and displayed, and the result of the special figure variable game is notified to the player.

  That is, the “special symbol (special diagram) variable game” in this embodiment is when the predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has won the first special diagram start port 126 or the second special diagram start port 128. The special figure winning random number value and the special figure random number value are acquired in the winning detection process in step S203, and the acquired values are respectively stored in the predetermined storage areas of the RAM 308, and in the special figure related process in step S204. The value of the random number counter stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 308 is acquired as a special figure timer random number value, and a jackpot is determined based on the special figure winning random number value stored in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 308. Probability variation is determined based on the special figure random number value stored in a predetermined storage area, and special figure fluctuation is based on the jackpot determination result and the acquired special figure timer random value. The special figure is variably displayed over the fluctuation time, and the stop display of the special figure 1, the special figure 2 or the special figure 3 determined based on the above jackpot determination result and the determination of the probability fluctuation. To finish.

  Also, in the special figure fluctuation-related processing that starts at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends, when the jackpot flag is on, a predetermined winning effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, a big win by the decorative symbol display device 110 is started. It sets so that it may wait for the period which is displaying the image which alert | reports to a player to do.

  Further, in the special figure fluctuation-related processing that starts at the timing when the predetermined winning effect period ends, a predetermined number of gaming balls (for example, ten balls) are awarded to a predetermined opening period (for example, 29 seconds or the variable winning opening 130). It sets so that the signal which hold | maintains a door member in an open state may be output to the solenoid 330 for the opening / closing drive of the door member of the variable prize opening 130 until it detects.

  Further, in the special figure fluctuation-related processing that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends, the door member is attached to the solenoid 330 for opening and closing the door member of the variable winning opening 130 for a predetermined closing period (for example, 1.5 seconds). It is set to output a signal that is held in the closed state.

  In the special figure variation-related processing that is started at the timing when the opening / closing control of the door member is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds), a predetermined end effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, a big hit by the decorative symbol display device 110 is received. It sets so that it may wait for the period which is displaying the image which alert | reports to a player that it complete | finishes.

  Also, in the special figure fluctuation-related processing that starts at the timing when the predetermined end effect period ends, if the number of special figure fluctuation games that are pending is one or more, the next special figure fluctuation game such as the jackpot determination described above is executed. Start. The number of special figure variable games that are held is stored in the special figure hold number storage area provided in the RAM 308, and the number of special figure variable games that are held every time a big hit determination is made. The value obtained by subtracting 1 is stored again in this special figure reservation number storage area.

  In step S205, a process related to a general map variable game (a general map related process) is performed. In this general map-related process, when the open / close control of the general map variable game and the second special figure start port 128 is not performed, and the number of the general map variable games held is 1 or more, Make a hit judgment.

  Specifically, it is determined whether or not the winning random number value stored in the random value storage area in step S203 is within the numerical range of the lottery data in the predetermined determination table. If it is in the numerical range, it is determined that the normal game is won and the winning flag is set to ON. On the other hand, when the usual winning random number is outside the numerical value range of the lottery data, it is determined that the usual figure variable game is out of play and the winning flag is set to OFF.

  Regardless of the result of the hit determination, processing for determining the timer number is performed next. Specifically, the value of the random number counter for generating the normal timer random number described above is acquired as the normal timer random value. Then, a timer number is selected based on the number of reserved balls in the usual game and the obtained ordinary timer random number value, and stored in a timer number storage area provided in the RAM 308. Further, the variation time corresponding to the timer number is stored in the variation time storage area provided in the RAM 308, and the process is terminated.

  Further, in the common figure-related processing that starts at the timing when the value of the above-mentioned variable time storage area for normal maps is changed from 1 to 0, when the hit flag is on, the normal map display device 112 displays the above-mentioned common figure. 1. When the hit flag is off, the setting is made so as to display the above-mentioned FIG. 2, and thereafter, the display is set to be maintained for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 msec). With this setting, the usual figure is stopped and the result of the usual figure variable game is notified to the player.

  That is, the “ordinary symbol (ordinary figure) variable game” in the present embodiment is performed in the winning detection process in step S203 when a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has won a prize in the ordinary figure starting port 124. The figure winning random number value is acquired and the acquired value is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 308, and the value of the random number counter stored in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 308 in the routine related processing in step S205 is obtained. It is acquired as a general-purpose timer random number value, a hit determination is made based on a general-purpose winning random number value stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 308, and a normal time fluctuation time based on the determination result and the acquired general-purpose timer random number value The base map is variably displayed over the change time, and the stop display of the base map 1 or base map 2 determined based on the hit determination result described above is performed and the process ends.

  Further, in the common figure-related processing that starts at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends, when the hit flag is on, the blades of the second special figure starting port 128 are opened and closed for a predetermined opening period (for example, 2 seconds). The drive solenoid 330 is set to output a signal for holding the blades in an open state.

  Further, in the common figure-related processing which starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends, a signal for holding the blades in the closed state is output to the solenoid 330 for opening and closing the blades of the second special figure starting port 128. In addition to the setting, the solenoid 330 for opening / closing driving is set to hold the closed state of the blades for a predetermined closing period (for example, 500 msec).

  Also, in the general chart-related processing that starts at the timing when the predetermined closing period has passed, when the number of pending general chart variable games is 1 or more, the next common figure variable game such as the above hit determination process is started. To do. In addition, the number of pending general figure variable games is stored in the usual figure pending number storage area provided in the RAM 308, and from the number of pending custom figure variable games each time a hit determination is made. The value obtained by subtracting 1 is re-stored in the usual figure number-of-holds storage area.

  In step S206, a control command (effect command) is transmitted to effect control unit 350. The control command includes a change start command that is transmitted when the jackpot determination is made in step S204, a change stop command that is transmitted when the value of the change time storage area is 1 to 0, and a jackpot. There are a jackpot start command to be transmitted when the jackpot flag is set in the determination, round start information to be transmitted at each start of the predetermined release period, etc., and the variation start command has a variation time (for example, a selected timer number). ), Probability variation flag on / off information, jackpot flag on / off information, etc., and the round start command includes information indicating the number of times the variable winning opening 130 is opened after the jackpot is started (for example, the number of rounds) ) Etc. Also, a payout command is transmitted to the payout control unit 400. This payout command includes the number of prize balls based on the value of the prize ball number storage area described above.

  In step S207, the various solenoids 330 are driven to control the opening / closing of the second special figure starting port 128 and the variable winning port 130, and the game information stored in the RAM 308 is sent to the pachinko machine via the information output circuit 334. 100 is output to an information input circuit 550 that is separate from 100. In addition, display data to be output to the general-purpose display device 112, the special-purpose display device 114, various status display units 326, and the like via the display circuits 322, 324, and 328 is set in the output port of the I / O 310.

  In step S208, the normal symbol display device 112 and the special symbol display device 114 measure the time for changing / stopping the symbols, the predetermined winning effect time, the predetermined opening time, the predetermined closing time, the predetermined end effect period, and the like. Various timers including timers for updating are updated.

  In step S209, the voltage monitoring circuit that monitors the voltage value of the power source supplied from the power management unit 500 to the main control unit 300 outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that the voltage has dropped when the voltage value is equal to or lower than a predetermined value. Whether or not a power-off is detected. If a power-off is detected, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is displayed. The return data is saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 308, and power interruption processing such as initialization of the input / output port is performed.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the control members (in this embodiment, the payout control board and the payout control board case) 196 and 230 that perform various controls, and the control members 196 and 230 are on the back surface. An inner frame 182 disposed so as to be able to be opened and closed in rotation, and an outer frame 180 disposed so that the inner frame 182 can be opened and closed in rotation. The rotation axes of the control members 196 and 230 are the same as the rotation axis of the inner frame 182. Since they are provided substantially parallel and on the same side, the control members 196 and 230 can be prevented from obstructing maintenance work by rotating and opening the control members 196 and 230. Thereby, workability | operativity at the time of the maintenance of the pachinko machine 100 can be improved.

  Further, the control members 196 and 230 are from a control board (in this embodiment, a payout control board) 196 that controls the progress of the game and a board case (in this embodiment, a payout control board case) 230 that houses the control board 196. Therefore, the control board 196 sealed in the board case 230 and strictly managed can be rotated and opened. Thereby, workability at the time of maintenance of the pachinko machine 100 can be improved without removing the control board 196 that is strictly managed in this way.

  Further, when the control members 196 and 230 are rotated and opened with respect to the inner frame 182, a predetermined portion on the back surface of the inner frame 182 becomes visible from the back surface side of the inner frame 182. It becomes possible to easily access the discharge passage 188 and the like disposed at a predetermined position on the back surface, and even a trouble during a game such as a game ball clogged in the discharge passage 188 can be quickly solved. .

  Also, a plurality of control members are provided, and a plurality of control members (in this embodiment, the payout control board and the payout control board case, and the power supply board and the power supply board case) 196, 230, 198, 210 are arranged from the surface of the inner frame 182. Since they are arranged so as to overlap in the back surface direction, the arrangement space of various components inside the pachinko machine 100 can be effectively utilized.

  In addition, since the plurality of control members 196, 230, 198, 210 are disposed so as to be integrally rotatable with respect to the inner frame 182, the plurality of control members 196, 230, 198, 210 can be moved in one operation. It becomes possible to rotate and open, and workability during maintenance of the pachinko machine 100 can be improved.

  In addition, since one of the plurality of control members 196, 230, 198, 210 is disposed so as to be able to be rotated and opened with respect to the other, the plurality of control members 196, 230, 198, 210 are disposed in an overlapping manner. While effectively utilizing the arrangement space of various components inside the machine 100, any of the plurality of control members 196, 230, 198, 210 can be easily accessed for maintenance work.

  Further, one of the plurality of control members 196, 230, 198, 210 is a specific control member that performs control related to giving a player a privilege for a game (in this embodiment, a payout control board and a payout control board case). ) 196, 230, and the specific control members 196, 230 are arranged on the back side of the inner frame 182 and are visible from the back side of the inner frame 182. While effectively utilizing the space, it is possible to easily confirm whether or not there is a fraudulent action such as illegally exchanging electronic parts mounted on the specific control members 196 and 230 by simply opening the inner frame 182.

  In addition, since the specific control member includes the main control board 192 or the payout control board 196, the specific control member is mounted on the main control board 192 or the payout control board 196 while effectively using the arrangement space of various components inside the pachinko machine 100. In addition, it is possible to easily confirm whether or not there is any illegal act such as illegally replacing electronic parts or the like simply by opening the inner frame 182.

  Further, a specific control member mounting base (in this embodiment, a payout control board base) 220 to which the specific control members 196 and 230 are mounted is further provided, and the other of the plurality of control members overlaps with the specific control members 196 and 230. Power control members (in this embodiment, power supply boards and power supply board cases) 198 and 210 that are arranged and supply power, and the specific control member mounting base 220 is on a surface facing the power control members 198 and 210. Since the grid-like convex portions (ribs in this embodiment) 229 are formed, the strength of the specific control member mounting base 220 is improved, and between the power control members 198 and 210 and the specific control members 196 and 230. In addition, a space for releasing the heat generated by the power control members 198 and 210 can be provided. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the specific control members 196 and 230 from being heated and causing a failure or malfunction.

  Further, since the control members (power supply board and power supply board case in this embodiment) 198 and 210 are provided with the operation portion 198a on the end surface opposite to the rotation shaft, a plurality of control members 196, 230, 198, It is possible to easily operate the control members 198 and 210 simply by opening the inner frame 182 while effectively arranging the arrangement space of various components inside the pachinko machine 100 by arranging the 210 in an overlapping manner.

  In addition, the game board 102 having a predetermined winning opening (in this embodiment, a general winning opening 122, etc.) is provided, and when a game ball enters the predetermined winning opening, a predetermined privilege (in this embodiment) is given to the player. In this case, the pachinko machine 100 can be kept in a good condition by improving the maintainability, and the pachinko machine 100 becomes defective during the game, and the player's willingness to play is reduced. It is possible to prevent such a situation.

  It should be noted that the game table according to the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and it is needless to say that various changes can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention. For example, the inner frame 182 may be capable of rotating and opening around the opposite side of the above embodiment. In other words, the inner frame 182 may have a rotation axis set at the right end as viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 100. In this case, the power supply board base 200 and the payout control board base 220 may be rotated and opened around the opposite side to the above-described embodiment, similarly to the inner frame 182.

  Further, the power supply board base 200 and the payout control board base 220 are not opened / closed around the rotation axis set in the vicinity of the end of the inner frame 182 as shown in the above embodiment, but the center of the inner frame 182 It may be one that opens and closes around a rotation axis set in the section.

  Further, the ribs 229 of the payout control board base 220 are not limited to those formed in a vertical and horizontal grid pattern, and may be formed only in the vertical direction or only in the horizontal direction. Further, instead of the ribs 229, convex portions such as a rectangular parallelepiped shape or a cylindrical shape capable of providing a space for releasing the heat generated by the power supply substrate 198 may be formed on the dispensing control substrate base 220.

  Further, instead of forming the support hole 187 a in the power supply substrate support bracket 187 and forming the rotation protrusion 202 in the power supply substrate base 200, the rotation protrusion is formed in the power supply substrate support bracket 187, and the support hole is formed in the power supply substrate base 200. May be formed. Similarly, instead of forming the support hole 204 in the power supply board base 200 and forming the rotation protrusion 222 on the payout control board base 220, the rotation protrusion is formed on the power supply board base 200 and supported on the payout control board base 220. A hole may be formed.

  Further, instead of the payout control board 196, for example, the main control board 192 may be disposed so as to overlap with the power supply board 198. For example, other circuit boards 194 may be provided instead of the power supply board 198. You may make it overlap.

  Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and can be applied to, for example, a slot machine (so-called pacilot) using a gaming ball (for example, a pachinko ball) as a gaming medium. FIG. 14 shows such a slot machine 600. The slot machine 600 is provided with “a plurality of reels with a plurality of types of symbols, a start switch for starting the rotation of the plurality of reels, and a plurality of reels, respectively. A stop switch for stopping the reels, lottery means for determining whether or not the internal winning of plural types of winning combinations is determined by lottery, and a reel for stopping the reels based on the determination result of the lottery means and operation of the stop switch Determining means for determining whether or not to win a winning combination depending on whether or not the combination of symbols displayed by the plurality of reels at the time of stopping is a symbol combination of the winning combination internally won by the lottery means; It is a slot machine equipped with. However, it is not limited to the structure of the slot machine 600 as shown in the above embodiment.

  Further, the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are merely a list of the most preferable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to things.

  The game machine according to the present invention can be used particularly in the field of game machines represented by pachinko machines and the like.

It is the schematic front view which shows the state which looked at the pachinko machine 100 which concerns on the Example of this invention from the front. It is the external appearance perspective view which showed the state which looked at the pachinko machine 100 from the back surface (game island side). It is a perspective view of the pachinko machine 100 which opened the inner frame 182. It is a perspective view of the pachinko machine 100 which opened the inner frame 182. It is the perspective view which looked at the inner frame 182 from the back side. (A) is a perspective view in which the power supply board base 200 and the payout control board base 220 are removed from the inner frame 182, and (b) is an exploded perspective view showing the relationship between the power supply board support bracket 187 and the power supply board base 200. FIG. 6C is an exploded perspective view showing the relationship between the power supply board base 200 and the payout control board base 220. 4 is an exploded perspective view of a payout control board 196, a payout control board base 220, and a payout control board case 230. FIG. (A) is the figure which looked at the payout control board base 220 from the front, The figure (b) and (c) is a perspective view of the payout control board base 220. (A) is the figure which showed an example of the stop display aspect of a special figure, (b) is the figure which showed an example of the decoration symbol, (c) The figure which showed an example of the stop display aspect of a usual figure It is. 3 is a circuit block diagram of a main control unit 300, an effect control unit 350, a payout control unit 400, a launch control unit 450, and a power supply management unit 500. FIG. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a jackpot determination table, (b) is a diagram showing an example of a special figure selection table at the time of jackpot, (c) is a diagram showing an example of a timer number determination table It is. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part reset interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part timer interruption process. FIG. 5 shows a slot machine 600. FIG.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 ... Pachinko machine 102 ... Game board 122 ... General winning opening 126 ... First special figure starting port 128 ... Second special drawing starting port 130 ... Variable winning port 180 ... Outer frame 182 ... Inner frame 196 ... Discharge control board 198 ... Power supply board 210 ... Power supply board case 220 ... Discharge control board base 229 ... Rib 230 ... Discharge control board case

Claims (11)

A control member for performing various controls;
An inner frame disposed on the back surface of the control member so as to be capable of rotating and opening;
An outer frame disposed so that the inner frame can be rotated and opened,
The game machine is characterized in that a rotation shaft of the control member is provided substantially parallel and on the same side as the rotation shaft of the inner frame. The control member comprises a control board for controlling the progress of the game and a board case for storing the control board.
The game table according to claim 1. When the control member is rotated and opened with respect to the inner frame, a predetermined location on the back surface of the inner frame is visible from the back surface side of the inner frame,
The game table according to claim 1 or 2. A plurality of the control members;
The plurality of control members are arranged so as to overlap in the back direction from the front surface of the inner frame,
The game table according to claim 1. The plurality of control members are disposed so as to be integrally rotatable with respect to the inner frame.
The game table according to claim 4. The plurality of control members are arranged such that one of them can be rotated and opened with respect to the other.
The game table according to claim 5. One of the plurality of control members is a specific control member that performs control related to giving a player a privilege for a game,
The specific control member is disposed on the rearmost surface with respect to the inner frame and is visible from the rear surface side of the inner frame,
The game table according to claim 4. The specific control member includes a main control board or a payout control board,
The game table according to claim 7. A specific control member mounting base to which the specific control member is mounted;
Another one of the plurality of control members is a power control member that is arranged to overlap the specific control member and supplies power,
The specific control member mounting base is characterized in that a grid-like convex portion is formed on a surface facing the power control member.
The game table according to claim 7 or 8. The control member is characterized in that an operation portion is provided on an end surface opposite to the rotation shaft.
The game table according to claim 1. A game board with a predetermined prize opening is provided,
When a game ball enters the predetermined prize opening, a predetermined privilege is given to the player,
The game table according to claim 1.