JP2011056319A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine excelling in amusement. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine includes a first generating part Z1 setting the variable display result of identification information into a predetermined display mode and generating a special game state when predetermined conditions are established, and a second generating part Z2 which is means different from the first generating part Z1 and generates a special game state based on the establishment of the predetermined conditions. The special game state can thereby be generated by the second generating part Z2 which is the means different from the first generating part Z1 to give such interest that the special game state can be obtained by the means different from the first generating part Z1. A player can enjoy the game with a feeling of higher expectation, and the amusement of the game can be further improved. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

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

  In gaming machines typified by pachinko machines, the symbols displayed on the variable display device in the gaming board start to fluctuate when the game ball wins at the starting opening provided on the gaming board (start winning prize). It is known that a state of a big hit state (special game state) is obtained when the design of the symbol stopped after a lapse of a predetermined time is a predetermined big hit symbol. And when this big hit state is reached, the game winning ball is opened a predetermined number of times on condition that the game ball wins the V winning game in the game winning game, and the game ball is made to win the game winning game. So players can get a lot of balls. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP 2000-325596 A (first page)

However, the conventional example having such a configuration has the following problems.
In other words, in a conventional pachinko machine, for example, a big hit state is achieved only when the design of the variable display device is a predetermined big hit symbol, so it is natural that a big hit state other than the big hit symbol is achieved. However, there is a problem that the player can only wait for the symbol pattern on the variable display device to become a big hit symbol, and the interest of the game cannot be further improved.

  This invention is made | formed in view of such a situation, Comprising: It aims at providing the game machine excellent in the interest property.

In order to achieve such an object, the present invention has the following configuration.
That is, the invention described in claim 1
In a gaming machine equipped with identification information variation display means for displaying identification information in a variable manner and displaying the variation display result due to the establishment of the start condition, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the variation display of the identification information is displayed. The result is a predetermined display mode, and a first generation means for generating a special game state and a means different from the first generation means, the special game based on establishment of a predetermined generation condition And a second generating means for generating a state.

  [Operation / Effect] According to the first aspect of the present invention, the first generating means sets the variation display result of the identification information to a predetermined display mode when a predetermined condition is satisfied, A game state is generated. On the other hand, a second generating means different from the first generating means generates a special game state based on the establishment of a predetermined generation condition. Therefore, it is possible to give the player that the game can be in a special gaming state by means other than the first generating means, and the player can enjoy the game with a higher expectation and further enhance the interest of the game. Can be improved. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with excellent interest. The “identification information” in this specification is a numerical symbol, a graphic symbol, or a combination of these, and is used to allow the player to visually recognize the success or failure of the transition to the special gaming state. It is display information.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with excellent interest.

It is a schematic front view of the pachinko machine of the example of the present invention. It is a perspective view which shows the pachinko machine of the state which open | released the inner frame and the front frame set. It is a front view which shows the inner frame etc. in the state which open | released the front frame set. It is a front view which shows the structure of a game board. It is a rear view which shows the structure of a front frame set. It is a rear view which shows the structure of a pachinko machine. It is a disassembled perspective view which decomposes | disassembles and shows the back surface structure of a pachinko machine for every main part. It is a schematic diagram which shows arrangement | positioning of the 1st control board unit in the back surface of a pachinko machine, a 2nd control board unit, and a back pack unit. It is a rear view which shows the structure of an inner frame and a game board. It is a perspective view which shows the back surface structure of an inner frame. It is a perspective view which shows the back surface structure of a game board. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of a support metal fitting. It is a front view which shows the structure of a 1st control board unit. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of a 1st control board unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of a 1st control board unit. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the back surface structure of a 1st control board unit. It is a front view which shows the structure of a 2nd control board unit. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of a 2nd control board unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of a 2nd control board unit. It is a front view which shows the structure of a back pack unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of a back pack unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of a tank rail. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display content of a special symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of the various counters used for game control. It is a flowchart which shows the main process by the main controller. It is a flowchart which shows a normal process. It is a flowchart which shows the update process of an off symbol counter. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol variation process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation | variation start process. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a start winning process. It is a flowchart which shows a NMI interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the main process by the payout control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows payout control processing. It is a flowchart which shows a prize ball control process. It is a flowchart which shows a ball rental control process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of the various counters used for game control in 1st Example. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning process in 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of the various counters used for game control in 2nd Example. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning process in 2nd Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of the various counters used for game control in 3rd Example. It is a flowchart which shows the change start process in 3rd Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of the various counters used for game control in 4th Example. It is a flowchart which shows the normal process in 4th Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of the various counters used for game control in 5th Example. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning process in 5th Example. It is a schematic front view of the pachinko machine of the Example different from the Example of this invention.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as “pachinko machine”) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which the inner frame 12 and the front frame set 14 are opened with respect to the outer frame 11. However, FIG. 2 shows a state in which the lower plate unit 13 is removed from the inner frame 12 for convenience.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Here, the front frame set 14 is provided to be extended below the pachinko machine 10 so as not to interfere with at least the game ball launching handle 18. The dimension to the lower end of the front frame set 14 (H1 in FIG. 1) is, for example, about 201 mm in one existing model, but is about 172 mm, which is about 30 mm smaller in the pachinko machine 10. In addition, along with this, the dimension from the lower end of the pachinko machine 10 to the upper plate 19 (H2 in FIG. 1) is also reduced, and in the existing model, for example, it is about 298 mm, whereas in this pachinko machine 10, it is 261 mm. It has become. In such a configuration, there is a concern that the distance between the nozzle portion of the ball lending device and the upper plate 19 will increase due to the lowering of the position of the upper plate 19, and the spilled gaming balls will be rented. A part of the peripheral wall of the upper plate 19 was raised at a portion (left side portion) that receives the game ball from the nozzle portion (the high wall portion 19a in FIG. 1). Thereby, even if it has the structure which lowered the position of the top plate 19, inconveniences, such as spilling out of a rental game ball, are eliminated. In addition, the height dimension of the high wall part 19a should just be commensurate with the down dimension of the upper plate 19, and was 25 mm in the present Example.

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

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

  The variable display device unit 35 has a special symbol display device 42 as a first symbol display device that variably displays a first symbol (for example, a special symbol) as identification information with a winning at the first start port 33 as a trigger, A normal symbol display device 41 is provided as a second symbol display device that variably displays a second symbol (for example, a normal symbol) with the passage of the second start port 34 as a trigger.

  The normal symbol display device 41 includes a normal symbol display unit 43 and a holding lamp 44, and each time the game ball passes through the second start port 34, for example, the display symbol (normal symbol) by the display unit 43 changes. The first start port 33 is configured to be in an activated state (opened) for a predetermined time when the change display stops at a predetermined symbol. The number of times that the game ball has passed through the second start opening 34 is held up to a maximum of 4 times, and the number of times the game ball is held is lighted and displayed by the hold lamp 44. The display unit 43 may be configured to be variably displayed on a part of the special symbol display device 42 (liquid crystal display device) in addition to a configuration that is variably displayed by switching lighting of a plurality of lamps. Similarly, the hold lamp 44 may be configured to be variably displayed on a part of the special symbol display device 42. The normal symbol display device 41 described above corresponds to the normal identification information variation display means in the present invention.

  The special symbol display device 42 is configured as a liquid crystal display device, and the display content is controlled by a display control device 45 described later. The special symbol display device 42 displays, for example, three symbol rows of left, middle and right. Each symbol row is composed of a plurality of symbols, and these symbols are variably displayed on the special symbol display device 42 so as to be scrolled for each symbol row. In the present embodiment, the special symbol display device 42 (liquid crystal display device) includes a large liquid crystal display of 8 inches size. The variable display device unit 35 is provided with a center frame 47 so as to surround the special symbol display device 42. The special symbol display device 42 described above corresponds to the identification information variation display means in the present invention, and the display control device 45 described above corresponds to the display control means in the present invention.

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

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

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

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

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the top, bottom, left, and right ends of the rail unit 50 are formed substantially linearly (flatly) as viewed from the front. That is, the flange 56 is cut off at each of the upper, lower, left and right ends of the rail unit 50, and the rail diameter can be expanded in a limited area in the pachinko machine 10, that is, the game area on the game board 30 can be expanded. ing.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the game area is a region surrounded by the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52 as viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, except for the guide rail region which is a parallel part of the inner and outer rails 51 and 52. As an area. Therefore, when it is referred to as a game area, the guide rail portion is not included, and the left limit position toward the game area is specified not by the outer rail 52 but by the inner rail 51. Similarly, the right limit position toward the game area is specified by the inner rail 51. The lower limit position of the game area is specified by the lower end position of the game board 30. Further, the upper limit position of the game area is specified by the outer rail 52.

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

  Here, the width of the gaming area is preferably at least 380 mm. More preferably, it is 390 mm or more, 400 mm or more, 410 mm or more, 420 mm or more, 430 mm or more, 440 mm or more, 450 mm or more, and further 460 mm or more. Of course, it may be 470 mm or more. That is, the width of the game area is preferably as large as possible from the viewpoint of expanding the game area. The height of the game area is preferably at least 400 mm. More preferably, it is 410 mm or more, 420 mm or more, 430 mm or more, 440 mm or more, 450 mm or more, and more preferably 460 mm or more. Of course, it is good also as 470 mm or more, 480 mm or more, and 490 mm or more. In other words, the height of the game area is preferably as large as possible from the viewpoint of expanding the game area. In addition, about the combination of the said width | variety and height, it is good also as what combined the said numerical value arbitrarily.

  In the present embodiment, the ratio of the area of the game area to the surface of the game board 30 is about 70%, which is much larger than the conventional area ratio. Note that the area ratio of the game area to the surface of the game board 30 has been only about 50% in the past, so it can be said that the game area is considerably expanded on the premise that the game board 30 is shared. It should be noted that the external shape of the pachinko machine 10 is almost uniform among manufacturers for the convenience of installation in the game hall, and in the situation where the size of the game board 30 must be the same, the surface of the game board 30 as described above. Increasing the ratio of the area of the gaming area to about 20% is very significant from the viewpoint of expanding the gaming area. Here, the ratio is preferably at least 60% or more. More preferably, it is 65% or more, More preferably, it is 70% or more. Further, if it is 75% or more exceeding the case of this embodiment, it is more desirable. Furthermore, it may be 80% or more.

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

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

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

  In the case of this pachinko machine 10, it has already been described that the game area is greatly expanded as compared with the prior art, but under such a configuration, the curvature of the guide rail must be reduced, so that the launch ball is stabilized. Need some ingenuity. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the launch position of the game ball is lowered, and the inclination angle (launch angle) of the launch rail 61 is made somewhat larger than the existing one (that is, the launch rail 61 is raised) to further launch. The length of the rail 61 is made longer than that of the existing one so as to ensure a sufficiently long ball guiding distance. Thereby, the game ball launched from the game ball launcher 38 can be guided to the guide rail in a more stable state. In this case, in particular, the launch rail 61 is formed to extend from the launch position of the game ball launcher 38 to a position beyond the center position (out port 36) of the game area.

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

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

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

  In addition, the code | symbol 67 in FIG. 3 is the discharge port connected to the upper plate 19, and a game ball is discharged to the upper plate 19 through this discharge port 67. FIG. The discharge port 67 is provided with an openable / closable shutter 68 that is displaced between a substantially horizontal state and a substantially vertical state with a substantially horizontal rotation axis as an axis. In a state where the front frame set 14 is released from the inner frame 12 (the state shown in FIG. 3), the shutter 68 is changed from a substantially horizontal state to a substantially vertical state by an urging force of a spring or the like, so that the game ball does not fall out from the discharge port 67. The discharge port 67 is closed. When the front frame set 14 is closed, the shutter 68 is pushed open by a ball passage rod 69 (see FIG. 2) provided on the back surface of the front frame set 14 to be in a substantially horizontal state. The game ball discharged toward the direction passes through the ball passage ridge 69 and is discharged to the upper plate 19 without any leakage. Therefore, in this pachinko machine 10 in which the front decorative frame is omitted and the upper plate 19 is directly provided to the front frame set 14, the game balls inside the payout passage and the like are outside the pachinko machine 10 when the front frame set 14 is opened. Inconveniences such as spilling out can be prevented.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the back pack unit 203 is provided with a support shaft portion M6 at the right end when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the back pack unit 203 can be opened and closed around an axis C by the support shaft portion M6. Yes. Further, the back pack unit 203 is provided with a fastening portion M7 made of a ny latch or the like at the left end portion thereof (that is, the side opposite to the support shaft portion, more specifically, the open end side), and the upper end portion and the lower end portion are respectively rotatable. , And the back pack unit 203 is fixedly held to the main body of the pachinko machine by the fastening part M7 and the locking parts M8, M9.

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

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

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

  A variable display device unit 35 is disposed in the center of the game board 30. In the variable display device unit 35, a frame cover 213 made of resin (for example, made of ABS) that covers the center frame 47 (see FIG. 3) from behind is provided to protrude rearward, and at the rear end of the frame cover 213, A special symbol display device 42 as a liquid crystal display device and a display control device 45 are detachably attached in a state where they are overlapped in the front-rear direction. In the frame cover 213, an LED control board for driving LEDs and the like built in the center frame 47 are disposed.

  A back frame set 215 is attached to the back surface of the game board 30 so as to surround the variable display device unit 35. The back frame set 215 is a thin resin-molded product (for example, made of ABS) provided so as to stick to the back surface of the game board 30, and a game ball collecting mechanism for collecting game balls won in various winning openings. Is formed. Specifically, below the back frame set 215, corresponding to the above-described game board opening of the general winning opening 31, the variable winning apparatus 32, and the first starting opening 33 (see FIG. 3 respectively), and 1 on the downstream side. A collection passage 216 that collects at a place is formed. Further, a discharge passage board 217 made of resin (for example, made of polycarbonate resin) is attached to the inner frame 12 below the game board 30, and a discharge ball is sent to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 in the discharge passage board 217. A discharge passage 218 for guiding is formed. Therefore, as illustrated in phantom lines in FIG. 9, all the game balls won in the general winning opening 31 etc. gather through the collection passage 216 of the back frame set 215, and further the discharge passage 218 of the discharge passage board 217. Through the pachinko machine 10. In addition, the out port 36 (see FIG. 3) similarly communicates with the discharge passage 218, and the game balls that have not won any prize opening are discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 through the discharge passage 218.

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

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

  In addition, on the back surface of the game board 30, a winning detection mechanism for detecting the passage of game balls such as various winning holes is provided. Specifically, a prize opening switch 221 is provided at a position corresponding to the general prize opening 31 on the front side of the game board 30, and a specific area switch 222 and a count switch 223 are provided in the variable prize winning device 32. The specific area switch 222 is a switch that determines that a game ball that has won the variable winning device 32 in the big hit state has entered a specific area (an area for determining whether or not to continue the big hit state), and the count switch 223 displays the winning ball. It is a switch to count. An operation port switch 224 is provided at a position corresponding to the first start port 33, and a gate switch 225 is provided at a position corresponding to the second start port 34. The operating port switch 224 described above corresponds to a winning detection means in the present invention.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The main control device 261 (main substrate) is arranged in a landscape orientation on one substrate mounting surface 252 and the audio lamp control device 262 (audio lamp control substrate) is arranged in a portrait orientation on the other substrate mounting surface 253. It is arranged in the direction. In particular, the main control device 261 is disposed on the near side when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the sound lamp control device 262 is disposed on the back side. In this case, since the substrate mounting surfaces 252 and 253 are formed with steps in the front-rear direction, the control devices 261 and 262 are mounted in a state where the main controller 261 and the sound lamp controller 262 are mounted on the substrate mounting surfaces 252 and 253. Are arranged with a part of them stacked one after the other. That is, as can be seen in FIG. 14 and the like, the main controller 261 is arranged in a state where a part (about 1/3 in the present embodiment) is floated. Therefore, the sound lamp control device 262 can be extended to an area overlapping with the main control device 261, and the enlargement of the control board can be coped with favorably. In addition, each control device can be installed efficiently. Further, in a state where the first control board unit 201 is mounted on the game board 30, a space is secured behind the board mounting surface 252, and the variable winning device 32 and its electric wiring can be installed without difficulty.

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

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

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

  The second control board unit 202 has a horizontally long mounting base 301 on which a payout control device 311, a firing control device 312, a power supply device 313 and a card unit connection board 314 are mounted. The payout control device 311, the launch control device 312, and the power supply device 313 are equipped with a control board including a central control CPU, ROM, RAM, various ports and the like as is well known. The payout of prize balls and rental balls is controlled by the substrate. The launch control board of the launch control apparatus 312 controls the launch motor 229 in accordance with the operation of the game ball launch handle 18 by the player, and the power supply board of the power supply apparatus 313 provides a predetermined power supply voltage required by various control apparatuses. Is generated and output. The card unit connection board 314 is electrically connected to the ball lending operation unit 120 (see FIG. 1) on the front surface of the pachinko machine and a card unit (not shown), and receives a ball lending operation command by the player and pays it out. Is output. Note that the card unit connection board 314 is not necessary in a cash machine in which game balls are rented directly from the ball lending device or the like to the upper plate without using a card unit.

  The payout control device 311, the firing control device 312, the power supply device 313, and the card unit connection substrate 314 are respectively configured to be accommodated in substrate boxes 315, 316, 317, and 318 made of a transparent resin material or the like. In particular, in the dispensing control device 311, similarly to the main control device 261 described above, the box base and the box cover constituting the substrate box 315 (encapsulating means) are connected by the sealing unit 319 (sealing means) so that they cannot be opened. Thus, the substrate box 315 is sealed.

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

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

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

  Further, the mounting base 301 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 305 at the right end in FIG. 17 and the like. By inserting these support shafts 305 into the support hole 237 shown in FIG. 2 The control board unit 202 is supported to be openable and closable with respect to the inner frame 12. In addition, the mounting base 301 is provided with a pair of upper and lower nai latches 306 as fasteners at the left end portion. By fitting the nai latch 306 into the fastening hole 239 shown in FIG. It is fixed to the frame 12 so that it cannot be opened and closed. The support hole portion 237 and the support shaft 305 correspond to the support shaft portion M4 in FIG. 8, and the fastened hole 239 and the ny latch 306 correspond to the fastening portion M5, respectively.

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

  The back pack 351 is integrally formed of, for example, ABS resin, and includes a substantially flat base portion 353 and a protective cover portion 354 that protrudes rearward of the pachinko machine and has a horizontally long substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. The protective cover portion 354 has a shape in which the left and right side surfaces and the upper surface are closed and only the lower surface is opened, and has a size sufficient to surround at least the variable display device unit 35 (however, in the present embodiment, the above-mentioned audio The lamp control device 262 is also enclosed. A large number of ventilation holes 354 a are provided on the back surface of the protective cover portion 354. Each of the air holes 354a has a long hole shape, and the air holes 354a are adjacent to each other at a relatively close position. Therefore, the back surface of the back pack 351 can be easily opened by cutting the resin portion between the adjacent vent holes 354a. That is, a predetermined test or the like can be easily performed by cutting the resin portion between the vent holes 354a to expose the display control device 45 and the like inside.

  In addition, a payout mechanism portion 352 is disposed on the base portion 353 so as to bypass the protective cover portion 354. That is, a tank 355 that opens upward is provided at the top of the back pack 351, and game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are sequentially replenished to the tank 355. Below the tank 355, for example, a tank rail 356 having two lateral rows (two strips) of ball passages and being gently inclined toward the downstream side is connected. Further, the tank rail 356 is vertically oriented downstream of the tank rail 356. A case rail 357 is connected. The payout device 358 is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 357, and a required number of game balls are paid out appropriately according to a predetermined electrical configuration such as a payout motor. The game balls paid out from the payout device 358 are supplied to the upper plate 19 through the payout passage 359 and the like shown in FIG.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the backup area 503a, when the power is cut off due to a power failure or the like, the power of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before the power is turned off when the power is turned on again. (Similar) is an area for storing stack pointers, values of registers, I / 0, and the like. Writing to the backup area 503a is executed when the power is turned off by NMI interrupt processing (see FIG. 33). Conversely, returning of each value written to the backup area 503a includes turning on the power (including turning on the power due to power failure cancellation). The same applies to the following power recovery process. The N501 terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 501 is configured to receive a power failure signal S1 output from a power failure monitoring circuit 542, which will be described later, when a power failure occurs due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Due to the occurrence, the power failure process (NMI interrupt process) of FIG. 33 is immediately executed.

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

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

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

  The backup area 513a has a stack pointer, each register at the time of power-off, each register, in order to return the state of the pachinko machine 10 to the state before the power-off when the power is turned on again when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. This is an area for storing values such as I / O. This writing to the backup area 513a is executed when the power is turned off by the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 33), and on the contrary, the restoration of each value written to the backup area 513a is executed in the power recovery process when the power is turned on. .

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

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

  The display control device 45 controls the special symbol variation display on the special symbol display device 42 and the normal symbol variation display on the normal symbol display device 41. The display control device 45 includes a CPU 521, a ROM (program ROM) 522, a work RAM 523, a video RAM 524, a character ROM 525, an image controller 526, an input port 527, two output ports 528 and 529, and a bus. Lines 530 and 531 are provided. The output of the main controller 261 is connected to the input of the input port 527, and the CPU 521, ROM 522, work RAM 523, and image controller 526 are connected to the output of the input port 527 and one output port is connected via the bus line 530. 528 is connected. A normal symbol display device 41 (display unit 43) and an audio lamp control device 262 are connected to the output of the output port 528. Further, an output port 529 is connected to the image controller 526 via a bus line 531, and a special symbol display device 42 which is a liquid crystal display device is connected to an output of the output port 529.

  The CPU 521 of the display control device 45 controls the display of the special symbol display device 42 and the normal symbol display device 41 based on the display command transmitted from the main control device 261. The ROM 522 is a memory for storing various control programs executed by the CPU 521 and fixed value data, and the work RAM 523 temporarily stores work data and flags used when the CPU 521 executes various programs. It is a memory for.

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

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

  The power failure monitoring circuit 542 is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal S1 to each NMl terminal of the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 and the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 542 monitors the DC stable voltage of 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 541, and determines that a power failure (power failure) has occurred when this voltage is less than 22 volts. The power failure signal S1 is output to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. Based on the output of the power failure signal S1, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 recognize the occurrence of the power failure and execute the power failure process (NMI interrupt processing in FIG. 33).

  The power supply unit 541 normally outputs an output of 5 volts, which is the drive voltage of the control system, for a time sufficient for the execution of the power failure process even after the DC stable voltage of 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts. Configured to maintain the value. Therefore, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 can normally execute and complete the power failure process.

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the CPU 501 in the main control device 261 performs lottery (big hit lottery) of the special symbol display device 42, setting of symbol display, and the like using various counter information in the game. Specifically, As shown in FIG. 25, the jackpot random number counter C1 used for the jackpot lottery of the special symbol display device 42, the jackpot symbol counter C2 used for the selection of the jackpot symbol of the special symbol display device 42, and the special symbol display device 42. Reach random number counter C3 used for reach lottery when the value fluctuates out, random number initial value counter CINI used for initial value setting of jackpot random number counter C1, and variation type counter used for variation pattern selection of special symbol display device 42 CS1, CS2, and left, middle, and right outliers used to set the left, middle, and right outliers Counter CL, CM, has been with the use of the CR. Each counter described above is constituted by a program executed by the CPU 501.

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

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

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

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

Further, one of the two variation type counters CS1 and CS2 is incremented by one within a range of 0 to 198, for example, and reaches a maximum value (that is, 198) and then returns to 0. For example, the other variation type counter CS2 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 240, for example, and reaches the maximum value (that is, 240) and then returns to 0. In the following description, CS1 is also referred to as “first variation type counter”, and CS2 is also referred to as “second variation type counter”. The first variation type counter CS1 determines the reach type of special symbols such as so-called normal reach, super reach, premium reach, and other rough symbol variation modes, and the second variation type counter CS2 determines the final stop symbol (book) In the embodiment, a more detailed symbol variation mode such as an elapsed time (in other words, the number of variation symbols) until the middle symbol) stops is determined. Therefore, a variety of variation patterns can be easily realized by combining these variation type counters CS1 and CS2.
It is also possible to determine the symbol variation mode only by the first variation type counter CS1, or to determine the symbol variation mode similarly by combining the first variation type counter CS1 and the stop symbol.

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

  The left, middle and right off symbol counters CL, CM, CR are the stop symbols of the left column special symbol, the middle column special symbol, and the right column special symbol when the special symbol display device 42 is not selected. Since each of the 20 special symbols including the main symbol and the sub symbol is displayed in each column, 20 counter values (0 to 19) are prepared for each. Has been. The left, upper, middle, and lower symbols are determined by the out symbol counter CL, the upper, middle, and lower symbols are determined by the out symbol counter CM, and the right symbol column is determined by the out symbol counter CR. The upper, middle and lower symbols are determined.

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

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

  Although not shown, the normal symbol random number counter C4 is used for the lottery of the normal symbol display device 41. The normal symbol random number counter C4 is configured as a loop counter that is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 250, for example, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 250). The normal symbol random number counter C4 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in the present embodiment), and is acquired when the game ball passes through the second start port 34 on either the left or right side. The number of random number values to be won is 149, and the range is “5 to 153”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal S2 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 to the NMI terminal of the CPU 501 in the main controller 261. Then, the CPU 501 interrupts the control being executed and starts the NMI interrupt process of FIG. 33 is stored in the ROM 502 of the main controller 261. For a predetermined time after the power failure signal S2 is output, power is supplied from the power supply unit 541 so that the processing of the main controller 261 can be executed, and the NMI interrupt processing is executed within the predetermined time.

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

  In step S805, a RAM determination value is calculated and stored in the backup area 503a. The RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of the RAM 503. In step S806, RAM access is prohibited. After that, an infinite loop is entered in preparation for the case where the power supply is completely shut down and processing cannot be executed.

  The NMI interrupt process is also executed in the payout control device 311 in the same manner, and the state of the payout control device 311 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like is stored in the backup area 513a of the RAM 513. Similarly, the power is supplied from the power supply unit 541 so that the processing of the payout control device 311 can be executed for a predetermined time after the power failure signal S2 is output. That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal S2 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 to the NMl terminal of the CPU 511 in the payout control device 311 and the CPU 511 interrupts the control being executed. The NMI interrupt process of FIG. 33 is started. The contents are as described with reference to FIG. 33 (however, the NMI interrupt processing of the payout control device 311 does not transmit the power-off notification command in step S804).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  After the off symbol counter update process, in step S204 in FIG. 27, the winning ball count signal and the payout abnormality signal received from the payout control device 311 are read. After that, in step S205, special symbol variation processing for performing special symbol variation display by the special symbol display device 42 is executed. With this special symbol variation processing, jackpot determination, special symbol variation pattern setting, and the like are performed. However, details of the special symbol variation process will be described later.

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

  In step S207, normal symbol display control by the normal symbol display device 41 is executed. Briefly, on the condition that the game ball has passed through the second starting port 34, the normal symbol random number counter C4 is acquired each time, and the normal symbol change is performed on the display unit 43 of the normal symbol display device 41. Display is performed. Then, a normal symbol lottery is carried out based on the value of the normal symbol random number counter C4. When the normal symbol is hit, the first start port 33 is opened for a predetermined time. Although explanation is omitted, the normal symbol random number counter C4 is also updated by the timer interruption process shown in FIG. 31, like the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3. .

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

  In step S210, update of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 is executed (same as step S202). Specifically, the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are incremented by 1, and are cleared to 0 when the counter values reach the maximum values (198 and 240 in this embodiment). Then, the update values of the variation type counters CS 1 and CS 2 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 603.

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

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

  In FIG. 29, in step S401, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit now. Note that the jackpot includes a special game displayed on the special symbol display device 42 and a predetermined time after the special game is ended. In a succeeding step S402, it is determined whether or not the special symbol display device 42 is displaying the variation of the special symbol. If the special symbol display is not being displayed and the special symbol is not being displayed, the process proceeds to step S403, where it is determined whether or not the number N of operation-reserved balls of the special symbol display device 42 is greater than zero. At this time, if the jackpot is being hit or if the number N of operation-reserved balls is 0, this processing is terminated as it is.

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

  Thereafter, in step S406, a change start process is executed. Here, the details of the variation start process will be described using the flowchart of FIG. 30. In step S501, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is based on the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area. To do. Specifically, whether or not the jackpot is determined based on the relationship between the jackpot random number counter value and the mode at that time. “673” is the winning value, and “67, 131, 199, 269, 337, 401, 463, 523, 601, 661” is the winning value when the probability is high.

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

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

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

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

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

  If it is neither big hit nor reach, the process proceeds to step S510, and the left, middle, and right off symbol counters CL, CM, and CR stored in the complete off symbol buffer of the RAM 503 are set as stop symbol commands. In step S611, a fluctuation pattern at the time of complete deviation is determined, and the fluctuation pattern is set as a fluctuation pattern command. At this time, since the reach does not occur, the player's interest is reduced, and various symbol variation modes are not required. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in step S511, the symbol variation type is determined using only the first variation type counter CS1 (that is, without using the second variation type counter CS2). As described above, when the setting of the symbol stop command and the variation pattern command is completed at the time of jackpot, when the reach occurs, and when the reach does not occur, this processing ends.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(First embodiment)
Next, the structure of the further characteristic part of the pachinko machine 10 of the present invention will be described.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 10 has a function of generating a special gaming state on the condition that the symbol variation display result on the special symbol display device 42 is a predetermined combination of symbols (hit symbol). The above-described main control device 261 (see FIG. 23) is provided. In short, as shown in FIG. 38, based on the value (first random number) of the jackpot random number counter C1 (first random number group for determining whether or not to enter the special gaming state) that can take values from 0 to 676. And a first generator Z1 for generating a special gaming state.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 38, the main control device 261 has a CPU 501 having a first random number generating function for generating a jackpot random number counter C1 and a game ball wins at the first start port 33, A reserve ball storage area of the RAM 503 for storing the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 and a CPU 501 having a function of determining whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the reserve ball storage area is a hit value. ing. When the CPU 501 determines that the value of the big hit random number counter C1 is a win value, the main control device 261 outputs a signal for setting the special gaming state to the variable winning device 32. Based on the instruction from the main control device 261, the variable winning device 32 executes a jackpot operation in which the game ball repeatedly operates in an open state and a normal closed state in which the game ball is easy to win.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 38, the pachinko machine 10 holds up to four symbol variation displays to be executed subsequently when the symbol variation display is being performed on the special symbol display device 42. It has ~ 4 areas.

  Note that the above-described first to fourth on-hold areas correspond to the variable display on-hold means in the present invention, and the first generation is a functional configuration of the main controller 261 that generates the special gaming state based on the above-mentioned jackpot random number counter C1. The section Z1 corresponds to the first generating means in the present invention, and the functional configuration of the CPU 501 for generating the jackpot random number counter C1 described above corresponds to the first random number generating means in the present invention, and is in the above-described reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503. The area for storing the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 corresponds to the first random number storage means in the present invention, and it is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the above-described reserved ball storage area is a winning value. The functional configuration of the CPU 501 that corresponds to the first determination means in the present invention, and the above-described variable winning device 32 generates a state in the present invention. It corresponds to the stage.

  Further, the main control device 261 of the pachinko machine 10 of the present invention is a function different from the function of generating a special game state based on the jackpot random number counter C1, and is based on the establishment of a predetermined generation condition. It has a function to generate. The function and the like will be described with reference to FIGS. 38 and 39. FIG. 38 is an explanatory view showing the outline of various counters used for game control in the first embodiment, and FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the start winning process in the first embodiment.

  In short, the second generation unit Z2 which is a means different from the first generation unit Z1 is provided. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 38, the main controller 261 has a reach random number counter C3 (special symbol) as a random number group different from the jackpot random number counter C1 for determining whether or not to enter the special gaming state. A game ball is won at the first start port 33 and a CPU 501 having a second random number generation function for generating a second random number group for determining whether or not the display of the symbol variation on the display device 42 is reached. Each time, the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 that also stores the value of the reach random number counter C3 (second random number), and a predetermined number of the reserved first to fourth areas for which variable display is suspended (this first embodiment) The CPU 501 also has a function of determining whether or not two values are values that continuously reach (a predetermined generation condition is satisfied). When the CPU 501 determines that two of the reserved first to fourth areas are continuously reached, a signal for setting the special game state from the main control device 261 to the variable winning device 32 is provided. Is output. Based on the instruction from the main control device 261, the variable winning device 32 executes a jackpot operation in which the game ball repeatedly operates in an open state and a normal closed state in which the game ball is easy to win. In other words, the variable winning device 32 executes the jackpot operation not only when the jackpot random number counter C1 becomes a win value but also when there are two consecutive reach in the reserved first to fourth areas.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 38, the counter buffer of the RAM 503 includes a flag storage buffer for storing the value (“1” or “0”) of the continuous reach flag RF. That is, the value of the continuous reach flag RF can be individually stored in each area (execution area, reserved first to fourth areas) of the reserved ball storage area.

  The second generator Z2 which is a functional configuration of the main controller 261 that generates the special gaming state based on the reach random number counter C3 described above corresponds to the second generator in the present invention, and the reach random number counter described above. The functional configuration of the CPU 501 for generating C3 corresponds to the second random number generation means in the present invention, and the area for storing the reach random number counter C3 in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 described above corresponds to the second random number storage means in the present invention. The functional configuration of the CPU 501 that determines whether or not the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the above-described reserved ball storage area is a value that continuously reaches the reach corresponds to the second determination means in the present invention. To do.

  Here, the second generation unit Z2, which is a means other than the jackpot random number counter C1, that is, a processing flow for generating a special gaming state when a continuous reach occurs in the hold will be described.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 39, this can be realized by adding, for example, steps S705 to S707 to the start winning process described with reference to FIG. First, when the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 are stored in the corresponding free storage areas of the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 in the above-described step S704, the process proceeds to step S705.

  In step S705, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 determines whether or not the reach random number counter C3 has reached the reach value twice in the reserved first area to the reserved fourth area. That is, if the reach random number counter C3 has reached the reach value twice consecutively in the reserved first area to the reserved fourth area in step S705, the process proceeds to step S706 and 2 in the reserved ball storage area. The value of the continuous reach flag RF is stored as “1” in the area of the second continuous reach. If the reach random number counter C3 is not continuously reached twice in the reserved first area to the reserved fourth area in step S705, the process proceeds to step S707, and any area of the reserved ball storage area is reached. Also, the value of the continuous reach flag RF is stored as “0”. In this way, this process ends.

  The main control device 261 outputs a signal to the variable winning device 35 when the big hit random number counter C1 is a win value or when the value of the continuous reach flag RF is “1”. In the big prize opening / closing process which is step S206 in 27, the control is performed to execute the big prize opening / closing process for opening or closing the big prize opening of the variable prize winning device 35. When the special winning opening / closing process is completed, the value of the continuous reach flag RF is set to “0”.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the main controller 261 determines that the symbol variation display result is a predetermined display mode, that is, the value of the big hit random number counter C1 is hit. The first generation unit Z1 for generating a special gaming state when the value is a value and means different from the first generation unit Z1, and when a predetermined generation condition is satisfied, that is, continuous reach within the hold Since there is a second generation unit Z2 that generates a special gaming state when there is, a special gaming state can be generated by a second generation unit Z2 different from the first generation unit Z1, It is possible to give the game that it can be in a special gaming state by means other than the first generation unit Z1, and the player can enjoy the game with a higher expectation, further improving the interest of the game Can be made. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with excellent interest.

  Further, the first generation unit Z1 has a function (first random number generation means) of the CPU 501 for generating a jackpot random number counter C1 for determining whether or not a special gaming state is set, and the generated jackpot random number counter C1. A RAM 503 (first random number storage unit) that stores the value of the CPU 501, a function (first determination unit) of the CPU 501 that determines whether or not the value of the big hit random number counter C 1 stored in the RAM 503 is a winning value, Since the variable winning device 32 that generates a special game state when it is determined by the first determination means to be a winning value, the special game state can be generated by the first generation unit Z1. That is, the special game state can be generated based on the big hit random number counter C1 so-called big hit random number. Furthermore, since the special game state can be generated also by the second generation unit Z2 different from the first generation unit Z1, the special game state can be achieved by means different from the first generation unit Z1. This makes it possible for the player to enjoy the game with a higher expectation and to further enhance the interest of the game. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with excellent interest.

  In addition, the reserved first to fourth areas hold the variable display contents of the symbol to be executed subsequently when the special symbol display device 42 is displaying the variable symbol, and store the reach random number counter C3 in the RAM 503. The area to be stored stores a reach random number counter C3 for determining whether or not the variable display of the symbol is a reach, and the CPU 501 continues two of the reach random number counters C3 that are pending the variable display. Then, it is determined whether or not the value is a reach value, and the variable winning device 35 is supposed to generate a special game state even when the CPU 501 determines a continuous reach. Therefore, the second generation means can generate a special gaming state when the variation display of the symbol that has been subjected to variation suspension is continuously reached twice, and is different from the first generation unit Z1. By this means, it is possible to give the player that the game can be in a special game state, so that the player can enjoy the game with a higher expectation and further improve the interest of the game. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with excellent interest.

  Further, as described with reference to FIG. 27, the CPU 501 updates the random number initial value counter CINI as the initial value of the big hit random number counter C1. That is, when the value of the big hit random number counter C1 reaches a maximum of 676, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is adopted as the initial value of the big hit random number counter C1. Further, the reach random number counter C3 in the second generation unit Z2 as a random number in the second random number generation means (for example, in the second embodiment described later, left, middle, right off symbol counters CL, CM, CR, etc.) The initial value of is fixed. Note that step S209 shown in FIG. 27 executed by the CPU 501 corresponds to first random number initial value changing means of the present invention. Therefore, since the random number initial value counter CINI as the initial value of the big hit random number counter C1 is changed, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of the special gaming state by the first generation unit Z1 from having a periodic timing. That is, the occurrence of the special game state by the first generation unit Z1 can be set at random timing. As a result, it is possible to prevent a gaming method such as illegally aiming at the occurrence of the special gaming state by the first generation unit Z1 by using the periodic timing. Since the initial value of the random number in the second random number generation means is fixed, the generation of the special gaming state by the first generation unit Z1 and the generation of the special gaming state by the second generation unit Z2 are always synchronized. Never done.

(Second embodiment)
Next, a pachinko machine 10 according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram showing the outline of various counters used for game control in the second embodiment, and FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the start winning process in the second embodiment.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment described above, the second generation unit Z2 based on the continuous reach within the hold is adopted as the predetermined generation condition. Instead, in the second embodiment, the second generation unit Z2 is used. As a predetermined generation condition, the second generation unit Z2 based on the fact that the variable symbol display results on the special symbol display device 42 are the same and continuous is adopted.

  As shown in FIG. 40, the main controller 261 has left, middle and right off symbol counters CL, CM as a random number group different from the jackpot random number counter C1 for determining whether or not a special gaming state is entered. Every time a game ball wins a game with a CPU 501 having a second random number generation function for generating CR (a third random number group for determining a stop symbol in the special symbol display device 42) and the first start port 33, Outgoing symbol buffer among the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 that also stores the values (third random numbers) of the left, middle, and right off symbol counters CL, CM, and CR, and each of the reserved first to fourth areas for which the variable display is pending. The CPU 501 also has a function of determining whether or not a predetermined number (two in this embodiment) is continuously the same (satisfying a predetermined generation condition). When the CPU 501 determines that two of the reserved first to fourth areas are consecutively out of place, a signal for setting the special game state from the main control device 261 to the variable winning device 32. Is output. Based on the instruction from the main control device 261, the variable winning device 32 executes a jackpot operation in which the game ball repeatedly operates in an open state and a normal closed state in which the game ball is easy to win. That is, the variable winning device 32 executes the jackpot operation not only when the jackpot random number counter C1 becomes a win value, but also when there are two consecutive outliers in the reserved first to fourth areas.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 40, the counter buffer of the RAM 503 is provided with a flag storage buffer for storing the value of the consecutive detachment flag HF (“1” or “0”). In other words, each area of the reserved ball storage area (execution area, reserved first to fourth areas) can store the value of the consecutive identical detachment flag HF individually, and further, individually to the left, middle, and right The values of outliers CL, CM, CR can also be stored.

  The second generator Z2 which is a functional configuration of the main controller 261 that generates the special game state based on the above-described left, middle and right off symbol counters CL, CM, CR is the second generator in the present invention. The functional configuration of the CPU 501 that generates the left, middle, and right off-line counters CL, CM, and CR described above corresponds to the second random number generator in the present invention, and the left in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 described above. , Middle, right off symbol counter CL, CM, CR, the area for storing the value corresponds to the second random number storage means in the present invention, left, middle, right off symbol counter CL stored in the above-mentioned reserved ball storage area The functional configuration of the CPU 501 that determines whether the values of CM, CR are the same value in succession corresponds to the second determination means in the present invention.

  Here, the second generation unit Z2, which is a means other than the jackpot random number counter C1, that is, a processing flow for generating a special gaming state when the same outage occurs in the hold will be described.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 41, this can be realized by adding, for example, steps S708 to S710 to the start winning process described with reference to FIG. First, when the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 are stored in the corresponding free storage areas of the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 in the above-described step S704, the process proceeds to step S708.

  In step S708, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 determines whether the left, middle, and right off symbol counters CL, CM, and CR have the same value twice in succession in the reserved first area to the reserved fourth area. Determine whether. That is, if the left, middle and right off-symbol counters CL, CM, CR are the same value twice in the reserved first area to the reserved fourth area in step S708, the process proceeds to step S709. In the reserved ball storage area, the value of the consecutive identical detachment flag HF is stored as “1” in the area of the second consecutively identical detachment. If it is determined in step S708 that the left, middle and right outlier symbol counters CL, CM, CR do not have the same value twice in the reserved first area to the reserved fourth area, the process proceeds to step S710. Then, the value of the consecutive identical detachment flag HF is stored as “0” in any area of the reserved ball storage area. In this way, this process ends.

  Then, the main controller 261 outputs a signal to the variable winning device 35 when the above-mentioned jackpot random number counter C1 becomes a winning value, or when the value of the consecutive identical losing flag HF becomes “1”, In the big prize opening / closing process which is step S206 in FIG. 27, control is performed so as to execute the big prize opening / closing process for opening or closing the big prize opening of the variable prize winning device 35. When the special winning opening / closing process is completed, the value of the consecutive identical losing flag HF is set to “0”.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the second embodiment, the RAM 503 displays the stop symbol on the special symbol display device 42 in the area for storing the left, middle and right off symbol counters CL, CM, CR. Stores left, middle and right off symbol counters CL, CM, and CR for determination. The CPU 501 determines whether two left, middle and right outlier symbol counters CL, CM, CR in the RAM 503 are the same outlier in succession, and the variable winning device 35 is the CPU 501. A special gaming state is also generated when it is determined that the game is not identical. Therefore, the second generation unit Z2 can generate a special gaming state when the variation display of the symbols that have been put on hold is consecutively out of place twice, and the first generation unit Z1 The game can have an interesting feature that it can be in a special gaming state by another means, so that the player can enjoy the game with a higher expectation and can further improve the interest of the game. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with excellent interest.

(Third embodiment)
Next, a pachinko machine 10 according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram showing the outline of various counters used for game control in the third embodiment, and FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the variation start processing in the third embodiment.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment described above, the second generation unit Z2 based on the continuous reach within the hold is adopted as the predetermined generation condition, and in the pachinko machine 10 of the second embodiment described above, the predetermined The second generation unit Z2 based on the fact that the variation display results of the symbols on the special symbol display device 42 are the same and continuous as the generation condition of the special symbol display device 42 is adopted, but instead of these, in the third embodiment As a predetermined generation condition, the second generator Z2 based on the fact that the symbol variation display result on the special symbol display device 42 is a predetermined deviation (predetermined complete deviation) is employed.

  As shown in FIG. 42, the main controller 261 has left, middle and right off symbol counters CL, CM as a random number group different from the jackpot random number counter C1 for determining whether or not a special gaming state is to be entered. The CPU 501 having a second random number generation function for generating a CR (a third random number group for determining a stop symbol in the special symbol display device 42) and the left each time a game ball wins the first start port 33 The counter buffer of the RAM 503 also stores the values of the counter counters CL, CM, CR (third random numbers), and the counter counter values of the left, middle, right off symbol counters CL, CM, CR of the RAM 503 Is a function that determines whether or not the same as a predetermined complete outlier (in the third embodiment, for example, an initial screen display in which the left, middle, and right symbols are “341”) (predetermined occurrence condition is satisfied) CPU with And a 01. Then, the CPU 501 determines that the left, middle, and right outlier symbol counters CL, CM, and CR of the counter buffer of the RAM 503 are predetermined complete outliers (values for which the left, middle, and right symbols are “341”). In the case of being played, a signal for setting the special gaming state is output from the main control device 261 to the variable winning device 32. Based on the instruction from the main control device 261, the variable winning device 32 executes a jackpot operation in which the game ball repeatedly operates in an open state and a normal closed state in which the game ball is easy to win. In other words, the variable winning device 32 is not only when the big hit random number counter C1 becomes a win value, but also when the values of the left, middle and right off symbol counters CL, CM, CR are predetermined complete outliers. Perform a jackpot action.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 42, the counter buffer of the RAM 503 has counters CL, CM, CR when the left, middle, right off symbol counters CL, CM, CR are completely out of value. And a complete storage symbol buffer for storing the value of a predetermined complete disconnection flag SF (“1” or “0”).

  The second generator Z2 which is a functional configuration of the main controller 261 that generates the special game state based on the above-described left, middle and right off symbol counters CL, CM, CR is the second generator in the present invention. The functional configuration of the CPU 501 for generating the left, middle, and right off symbol counters CL, CM, and CR described above corresponds to the second random number generation means in the present invention, and the above-described complete deviation in the counter buffer of the RAM 503 is performed. The symbol buffer corresponds to the second random number storage means in the present invention, and the functional configuration of the CPU 501 for determining whether or not the values of the left, middle and right outlier symbol counters CL, CM, CR are predetermined complete outliers. Corresponds to the second determination means in the present invention.

  Here, the second generation unit Z2, which is a means other than the jackpot random number counter C1, that is, a processing flow for generating a special gaming state when a predetermined complete loss occurs will be described.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 43, this can be realized by adding, for example, steps S510a and S510b to the variation start process described with reference to FIG. First, if it is determined through the above-described steps S501 and S504 that it is a complete detachment, the detachment symbol is set as a stop symbol command in step S510.

  In step S510a, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 determines that the values of the off symbol set in step S510, that is, the left, middle, and right off symbol counters CL, CM, and CR stored in the complete symbol buffer are predetermined complete. It is determined whether or not the symbol is a detachment symbol (left, middle, and right symbols are “341”). That is, if the left, middle and right off symbol counters CL, CM, CR are predetermined complete out symbols in step S510a, the process proceeds to step S510b and the value of the predetermined complete out flag SF is stored as "1". To do. If it is determined in step S510a that the left, middle and right off symbol counters CL, CM, CR are not the predetermined complete out symbols, the process proceeds to step S511 described above. In this way, this process ends.

  Then, the main control device 261 outputs a signal to the variable winning device 35 when the aforementioned big hit random number counter C1 becomes a win value, or when the value of the predetermined complete out flag SF becomes “1”, In the big prize opening / closing process which is step S206 in FIG. 27, control is performed so as to execute the big prize opening / closing process for opening or closing the big prize opening of the variable prize winning device 35. When the special winning opening opening / closing process is completed, the value of the predetermined complete out flag SF is set to “0”.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the third embodiment, the completely out of symbol buffer of the RAM 503 stores the values of the left, middle and right out symbol counters CL, CM, and CR which are completely out. The CPU 501 determines whether or not the values of the left, middle, and right out of symbol counters CL, CM, and CR in the completely out of symbol buffer of the RAM 503 are predetermined complete out, and the variable winning device 35 The special gaming state is also generated when it is determined that the game is completely out. Therefore, the second generation unit Z2 can generate a special gaming state when the left, middle, and right off symbol counters CL, CM, and CR are completely out of the predetermined value, and the first occurrence It is possible to give the game that it can be in a special gaming state by means other than the part Z1, and the player can enjoy the game with a higher expectation and can further improve the interest of the game. . As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with excellent interest.

(Fourth embodiment)
Next, a pachinko machine 10 according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 44 is an explanatory diagram showing an overview of various counters used for game control in the fourth embodiment, and FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing variation start processing in the fourth embodiment.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment described above, the second generation unit Z2 based on the continuous reach within the hold is adopted as the predetermined generation condition, and in the pachinko machine 10 of the second embodiment described above, the predetermined In the pachinko machine 10 according to the third embodiment described above, the second generation unit Z2 based on the fact that the variation display result of the symbols on the special symbol display device 42 is the same and continues as the generation condition of As the generation condition, the second generation unit Z2 based on the fact that the symbol variation display result on the special symbol display device 42 is a predetermined deviation (predetermined complete deviation) has been adopted. In the embodiment, the second generation unit Z2 based on the fact that the normal symbol change display result on the normal symbol display device 41 is a win at a specific reach (for example, super reach) is adopted as the predetermined generation condition.

  As shown in FIG. 44, the main control device 261 has a variation type counter CS1 (in the special symbol display device 42) as a random number group different from the jackpot random number counter C1 for determining whether or not a special gaming state is to be entered. Each time a game ball wins a game with a CPU 501 having a second random number generation function for generating a fourth random number group for determining whether or not the symbol variation display has a specific reach, and the first start port 33 The variation type counter buffer 1 of the RAM 503 that also stores the value of the variation type counter CS1 (fourth random number), and the value of the variation type counter CS1 of the variation type counter buffer 1 of the RAM 503 is a specific reach (super reach) value. In addition, the CP also has a function of determining whether or not the normal symbol variation display result on the normal symbol display device 41 is a win (predetermined occurrence condition is satisfied). And a 501. When the CPU 501 determines that the value of the variation type counter CS1 of the variation type counter buffer 1 is a specific reach value and that the variation display result of the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display device 41 is a win. Is output from the main control device 261 to the variable winning device 32 for a special gaming state. Based on the instruction from the main control device 261, the variable winning device 32 executes a jackpot operation in which the game ball repeatedly operates in an open state and a normal closed state in which the game ball is easy to win. That is, the variable winning device 32 is not only when the jackpot random number counter C1 becomes a winning value, but also when the normal symbol display result on the normal symbol display device 41 is a win at a specific reach (for example, super reach). Also perform a jackpot action.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 44, the counter buffer of the RAM 503 includes a variation type counter buffer 1 for storing the value of the variation type counter CS1, and a normal symbol at a specific reach (for example, super reach). And a flag storage buffer for storing the value (“1” or “0”) of the normal symbol winning flag TF at the time of the specific reach indicating that the display variation of the normal symbol on the display device 41 is a win. .

  The second generator Z2 which is a functional configuration of the main controller 261 that generates the special gaming state based on the above-described variation type counter CS1 and the variation display result of the normal symbol corresponds to the second generation unit in the present invention. The functional configuration of the CPU 501 for generating the variation type counter CS1 described above corresponds to the second random number generation means in the present invention, and the variation type counter buffer 1 in the RAM 503 corresponds to the second random number storage means in the present invention. The functional configuration of the CPU 501 that determines whether or not the value of the variation type counter CS1 described above is a specific reach value corresponds to the second determination means in the present invention, and the CPU 501 that determines the above-described normal symbol variation display result. The functional configuration corresponds to the normal identification information determination means in the present invention.

  Here, means other than the jackpot random number counter C1, that is, a processing flow for generating a special game state when the normal symbol display result on the normal symbol display device 41 is a win at a specific reach (for example, super reach). explain.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 45, this can be realized by adding, for example, steps S207a to S207d to the normal processing described with reference to FIG. First, as described above, each process is performed in steps S201 to S207.

  In step S207a, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 determines whether or not the value of the variation type counter CS1 is a specific reach (super reach) value. That is, if the value of the variation type counter CS1 is a specific reach (super reach) value in step S207a, the process proceeds to step S207b. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S207d.

  In step S207b, it is determined whether or not the winning is based on the value of the normal symbol random number counter C4. That is, if the value of the normal symbol random number counter C4 is a win, the process proceeds to step S207c, where the value of the specific symbol normal symbol winning flag TF is stored as “1”. If the value of the normal symbol random number counter C4 is not hit, the process proceeds to step S207d. In step S207d, the value of the normal symbol winning flag TF at the time of specific reach is stored as “0”. In this way, this process ends.

  Then, the main control device 261 sends a signal to the variable winning device 35 when the above-mentioned jackpot random number counter C1 becomes a winning value or when the value of the normal reach normal symbol winning flag TF becomes “1”. In step S206 in FIG. 27, the winning prize opening / closing process for controlling the opening / closing of the winning prize opening of the variable winning device 35 is controlled. When the special winning opening / closing process is completed, the value of the normal symbol winning flag TF at the time of specific reach is set to “0”.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the fourth embodiment, the normal symbol display device 41 variably displays the normal symbols. The CPU 501 determines whether or not the normal symbol variation display result on the normal symbol display device 41 is in a predetermined display mode. The CPU 501 generates a variation type counter CS1 every time a game ball wins the first start port 33. The variation type counter buffer 1 of the RAM 503 stores the value of the generated variation type counter CS1. The CPU 501 also determines whether or not the value of the variation type counter CS1 in the variation type counter buffer 1 of the RAM 503 is a specific reach predetermined value. The variable winning device 35 is configured to generate a special game state even when the normal symbol display result on the normal symbol display device 41 is a win at a specific reach (for example, super reach) by the CPU 501. Therefore, the second generation unit Z2 can generate a special gaming state when the normal symbol display result on the normal symbol display device 41 is a win at a specific reach (for example, super reach). It is possible to give the player that the game can be in a special gaming state by means other than the generating unit Z1, and the player can enjoy the game with a higher expectation and further improve the interest of the game. be able to. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with excellent interest.

(5th Example)
Next, a pachinko machine 10 according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing the special symbol variation process in the fifth embodiment, and FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing the start winning process in the fifth embodiment.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the first to fourth embodiments described above, a machine in which the generation of the special game state by the first generation unit Z1 and the generation of the special game state by the second generation unit Z2 are always permitted. Although adopted, in the fifth embodiment, the one that allows the generation of the special gaming state by the second generation unit Z2 when the predetermined permission condition is satisfied is employed. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the fifth embodiment, the generation of the special gaming state by the second generation unit Z2 is not permitted unless a predetermined permission condition is satisfied.

  In the fifth embodiment, the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment described above is added with a function for permitting the generation of the special gaming state by the second generating unit Z2 based on the establishment of a predetermined permission condition described later. A thing will be described as an example. In addition, as the above permission condition, it is assumed that whether or not the number of symbol fluctuation display (measured amount) on the special symbol display device 42 is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (reference amount: for example, 300 times).

  The main controller 261 has a function of permitting the generation of the special game state by the second generation unit Z2 based on the establishment of a predetermined permission condition. Specifically, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 counts the number of times of variable display (see step S409 in FIG. 46), and determines whether or not the number of times of variable display has reached a predetermined value (for example, 300 times) (see FIG. 46). 47) (see step S704a in FIG. 47), and thus the permission function is realized.

  The main control device 261 is different from the occurrence of the special gaming state based on the jackpot random number counter C1 in the first generation means when the number of times of the variable display becomes a predetermined value (for example, 300 times) or more. The generation of the special gaming state is permitted based on the establishment of a predetermined generation condition by the generation means.

  Note that the above-described permission process in the CPU 501, that is, the process for counting the number of times of variable display in step S 409 in FIG. 46 and the process for determining whether or not the number of times of variable display in step S 704 a in FIG. The functional configuration of the CPU 501 that corresponds to the permitting means and the detecting means in the invention and counts the number of times of variable display in step S409 in FIG. 46 described above corresponds to the counting means in the present invention, and the number of times of variable display in step S704a in FIG. 47 described above. The process of determining whether or not is equal to or greater than a predetermined value corresponds to the number of times determination means in the present invention.

  Here, when the number of times of variable display becomes a predetermined value (for example, 300 times) or more, the generation of the special gaming state by the second generation means is permitted (possible state), and the second generation other than the big hit random number counter C1 Means, that is, a processing flow for generating a special gaming state when a continuous reach occurs during holding will be described.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 46, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 counts the number of symbol fluctuation display times every time the confirmation command is set in step S408, that is, every time symbol fluctuation is stopped on the special symbol display device 42. To do. In short, the variation display of the symbol on the special symbol display device 42 is started and the variation display is completely stopped as one variation display. Then, as shown in FIG. 47, the CPU 501 determines whether or not the number of symbol fluctuation display times on the special symbol display device 42 is a predetermined value (for example, 300 times) or more in step S704a of the start winning process. . If the number of symbol variations displayed on the special symbol display device 42 is a predetermined value (for example, 300 times) or more, the process proceeds to step S705. In step S705, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 determines whether or not the reach random number counter C3 has reached the reach value twice in the reserved first area to the reserved fourth area. That is, if the reach random number counter C3 has reached the reach value twice consecutively in the reserved first area to the reserved fourth area in step S705, the process proceeds to step S706 and 2 in the reserved ball storage area. The value of the continuous reach flag RF is stored as “1” in the area of the second continuous reach. In addition, when the number of symbol fluctuation display times on the special symbol display device 42 is less than a predetermined value (for example, 300 times), the process proceeds to step S707, and the value of the continuous reach flag RF is set to any area of the reserved ball storage area. Store as “0”. In this way, this process ends.

  The main control device 261 outputs a signal to the variable winning device 35 when the big hit random number counter C1 is a win value or when the value of the continuous reach flag RF is “1”. In the big prize opening / closing process which is step S206 in 27, the control is performed to execute the big prize opening / closing process for opening or closing the big prize opening of the variable prize winning device 35. When the special winning opening / closing process is completed, the value of the continuous reach flag RF is set to “0”.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the fifth embodiment, since the CPU 501 having the function of permitting the generation of the special game state by the second generation unit Z2 based on the establishment of the predetermined permission condition, It is possible to control the occurrence of the special game state by the second generation unit Z2 different from the first generation unit Z1. That is, it has a period during which a special gaming state can be generated only by the first generation unit Z1, and a period during which a special gaming state can be generated by either the first generation unit Z1 or the second generation unit Z2. Can do. In other words, the second generation unit Z2 that is different from the first generation unit Z1 can have an interesting effect that the added value that can be in the special game state can be set appropriately, and the player has a higher expectation. Can enjoy the game and further improve the interest of the game. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with excellent interest.

  In addition, the CPU 501 counts the number of symbol fluctuation display times on the special symbol display device 42 (the processing function in step S409 in FIG. 46), and whether or not the count number in the counting unit has reached a predetermined number or more. Is provided when the number of symbol fluctuation display times on the special symbol display device 42 exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 300 times). By satisfying the conditions, it is possible to have the fun that the special game state can be generated not only by the first generation unit Z1 but also by the second generation unit Z2, and the number of times the identification information is changed is increased. However, it is possible to rescue the player from the so-called stuck state, which does not become a big hit symbol at all, and to reduce the feeling that the player feels stuck when playing for a long time Can, it is possible to enjoy a long game. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with excellent interest.

  Specifically, if the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is 300, the jackpot probability is 1/300. In other words, until the big hit lottery (the number of times the special symbol display device 42 displays the change in the number of symbols) reaches 300 times, based on the occurrence of a special gaming state by the first generator Z1, that is, based on the value of the big hit random number counter C1 Whether or not a special gaming state has occurred is determined. If the special gaming state does not occur until the big hit lottery (the number of times the symbol is changed on the special symbol display device 42) reaches 300, the occurrence of the special gaming state by the first generation unit Z1; The big hit comes to be determined by the occurrence of the special game state by the second generation unit Z2, which is a means other than the first generation unit Z1. Note that the occurrence of the special game state by the second generation unit Z2 is a case where the reach continues as described above, and since the probability of one reach occurrence is 1/10, the continuous reach occurs. The probability is 1/100 (= 1/10 × 1/10). For these reasons, when the number of times of variable display exceeds 300, the big hit probability can be listed as (1/300 + 1/100), and the player can be rescued from the so-called stuck state.

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

  <1> In the first embodiment described above, the establishment of the generation condition by the second generation unit Z2 is set to reach 2 continuously, but may be set to reach 3 continuously.

  <2> In the fifth embodiment described above, the establishment of the generation condition by the second generation unit Z2 is determined by the fact that the number of times of symbol change display (measured amount) on the special symbol display device 42 is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (reference amount). The number of game media (for example, game balls) inserted into the game machine (for example, the pachinko machine 10) (measured amount) is equal to the number of game media paid out. On the other hand, it may be determined based on whether or not a predetermined number (measurement amount) or more. For example, input number counting means for counting the number of input of game media thrown into the gaming machine, output number counting means for counting the number of output of game media paid out, and the number of inputs relative to the number of outputs A processing routine in the CPU 501 that realizes a difference determination unit that determines whether or not the predetermined number or more has been reached, and when the difference determination unit determines that the predetermined number or more is satisfied, the establishment of the permission condition is detected. Thus, when the difference between the input number of game balls thrown into the gaming machine and the output number of game balls paid out exceeds a predetermined number, the permission condition is established, and not only the first generating means Even with the second generation means, it can be interesting that a special gaming state can be generated, and even if the number of times of display of the identification information fluctuates, it does not become a big hit symbol at all, so that the player from the stuck state Relief Rukoto can, the player can reduce the feel of the truth is when you have a game for a long time, it is possible to enjoy a long game. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with excellent interest.

  <3> In each of the above-described embodiments, the generation condition of the second generation unit Z2 is fixed, but a change unit that changes the generation condition of the second generation unit Z2 may be provided. For example, in the first embodiment, the generation condition is fixed twice by continuous reach. However, a change random number counter for changing the generation condition of the second generation unit Z2 is provided, and according to the value of the change random number counter Then, it may be changed so as to be two times continuous reach, three times continuous reach, or the like. Further, in the third embodiment, the generation condition is the case where the symbol variation display result on the special symbol display device 42 is a predetermined outlier (fixed value), but the generation condition of the second generation unit Z2 is A change random number counter for changing may be provided, and the outlier may be changed according to the value of the change random number counter.

  By doing so, it is possible to change the generation condition of the special gaming state by the second generation unit Z2, the player can not know the change of the generation condition of the second generation unit Z2, the second generation unit Z2 The generation of the special gaming state by the generation unit Z2 cannot be expected. That is, since the player does not know when the special game state is generated by the second generation unit Z2 until the player experiences the generation of the special game state by the second generation unit Z2, the second generation unit Z2 Since the occurrence of the special gaming state suddenly occurs and the special gaming state can be obtained, a gaming machine that is highly unexpected and excellent in fun can be provided.

  <4> In the fifth embodiment described above, the initial value of the symbol variable display count (measured amount) on the special symbol display device 42 is always counted from 0, and this variable display count is a predetermined value ( (For example, 300 times) or more, the generation of the special gaming state by the second generating unit Z2 is permitted, but the initial value of the number of symbol variable display on the special symbol display device 42 can be changed by lottery A lottery means may be provided. The lottery means can change the initial value to an arbitrary value such as 100 times. For example, when the initial value is changed to 100 times, if the display is changed 200 times, the special game by the second generating unit Z2 The occurrence of the condition will be permitted. Furthermore, interest can be improved. The lottery means can be realized, for example, by providing the CPU 501 with a lottery counter and changing the initial value to an arbitrary value according to the value of the lottery counter.

  <5> In the pachinko machine 10 of the fifth embodiment described above, the clear switch 39 (see FIG. 48) input by the player, and the special symbol display device 42 in response to a signal from the clear switch 39. You may make it provide the reset means in this invention which consists of the function of CPU501 which clears the variable display frequency HY of a symbol. For example, if a player is playing the pachinko machine 10 and the number of times the symbol is displayed on the special symbol display device 42 has reached a certain number of times (for example, 250 times), the game is completely stopped for some reason. In such a case, by pressing the clear switch 39 with the player's intention, the number of fluctuation displays of 250 counted by the CPU 501 can be cleared to 0, and the pachinko machine 10 can be It is possible to prevent an unfavorable advantageous state from being provided to another player who will play later. Note that it is determined whether the permission condition is satisfied based on whether or not the input number of game media (for example, game balls) input to the gaming machine exceeds a predetermined number with respect to the output number of game media paid out. In this case, the number of inputs or the like may be cleared to 0 by pressing the clear switch 39. Further, even when it is determined that the permission condition is satisfied based on whether or not the money (amount of funds to be invested) inserted into the gaming machine exceeds a predetermined amount, the amount of money to be invested or the like is reduced to 0 by pressing the clear switch 39. You may make it clear.

  <6> In each of the above-described embodiments, the second generator Z2 uses a predetermined random number group different from the first random number group in the first generator Z1, but the first generator Z1 The first random number group may be used. For example, the determination criterion by the first determination means (for example, it is determined that the value of C1 is 337, 673 is a big hit) and the determination criterion by the second determination means (for example, the value of C1 is a predetermined value other than 337, 673) It can be realized by making it different from (determined that there is a big hit).

  <7> In each of the above-described embodiments, a special gaming state of the same value is generated by either the first generation unit Z1 or the second generation unit Z2. A gaming state that is different from the gaming state may be generated. For example, the special gaming state may be one in which the variable winning device 32 is opened for 15 rounds, and the gaming state having a value different from the special gaming state is a variable winning as a gaming state having a lower value than the special gaming state. There are various types such as those in which the device 32 is opened for 10 rounds, and those in which the variable winning device 32 is opened for 20 rounds as a gaming state having a higher value than the special gaming state.

  <8> In each of the above-described embodiments, the pachinko machine 10 includes a first signal output terminal as a first signal output means for outputting a signal related to the occurrence of the special gaming state by the first generator Z1 to the outside, A second signal output terminal as second signal output means for outputting a signal related to generation of a special gaming state by the second generation unit Z2 or a gaming state having a value different from the special gaming state may be provided. . These first and second signal output terminals are connected to a computer on the game hall (hall) side by a connection cable or the like so as to be able to transmit signals. Note that not only a wired connection but also a wireless connection may be used. In this case, it is determined whether a special game state is generated by the first generation unit Z1, a special game state by the second generation unit Z2, or a game state having a different value from this. Since the signal can be output to the computer on the hall) side, the computer on the game hall side distinguishes and grasps whether the gaming machine is in a special gaming state, etc., or in a special gaming state other than a game It is possible to perform game management related to these game states of the gaming machine on the game hall side.

  <9> In each of the embodiments described above, the variable winning device 32 (state generating means) is provided with specific winning means (so-called V zone or V winning opening) capable of winning a game medium (for example, a game ball). The special gaming state is to be continued on condition that the game medium is won in the winning means. Therefore, in the special game state, the special game state is continued on the condition that the game medium (game ball) wins a specific winning means (so-called V zone or V winning port). In other words, you can proceed to the next round.

  <10> In the fifth embodiment described above, at least one of the measured amount (for example, the value of the variable display frequency HY) used for permission determination by the permission means or the initial value thereof in the backup area 503a of the CPU 501 May be stored. This backup area 503a corresponds to the backup means in the present invention. For example, when the measured amount (for example, the value of the variable display count HY) is stored in the backup area 503a, the measured amount can be retained without being lost due to the power-off of the pachinko machine 10, and the pachinko machine 10 When the power is turned on, measured values up to that time can be read from the backup area 503a and used. That is, the amount to be measured can be continuously used regardless of the power-off of the pachinko machine 10. In addition, when the initial value of the measured amount is stored in the backup area 503a, the initial value of the measured amount can be retained without being lost due to the power-off of the pachinko machine 10, and the initial value of the measured amount can be maintained when the pachinko machine 10 is turned on. The initial value of the measured value can be read from the backup area 503a and used. That is, it is not necessary to obtain the initial value of the measured value when the pachinko machine 10 is turned on.

  <11> In the fifth embodiment described above, the CPU 501 sets the initial value of the measured quantity (for example, the value of the variable display count HY) stored in the backup area 503a when the measured quantity usage start condition is satisfied. An initial value setting function (initial setting means) may be provided. In this case, the initial value of the measured quantity stored in the backup area 503a can be set when the measured quantity usage start condition is satisfied (for example, when the gaming machine is turned on or when a special gaming state occurs). It is possible to prepare for the start of using the measured amount.

  <12> The present invention may be implemented in various (for example, first type, third type, etc.) gaming machines, or may be implemented in a pachinko machine of a different type from the above embodiment. For example, once a big hit, a pachinko machine that raises the expected value of the big hit until a big hit state occurs (for example, two times or three times) including that (for example, a two-time right item, a three-time right item) May also be implemented. Moreover, after a jackpot symbol is displayed, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that enters a special gaming state on the condition that a ball is won in a predetermined area. Moreover, you may implement as a pachinko machine which will be in a special game state when a ball enters a predetermined winning opening. Further, in addition to the pachinko machine, the present invention may be implemented as various gaming machines such as a slot machine, an arrangement ball pachinko machine, a sparrow ball, a gaming machine in which a so-called pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated.

  In the slot machine, for example, the symbol is changed by operating the operation lever in the state where the symbol effective line is determined by inserting coins, and the symbol is stopped and confirmed by operating the stop button. is there. Accordingly, the basic concept of the slot machine is that “a variable display means for confirming and displaying a symbol after a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol resulting from the operation of the starting operation means (for example, an operating lever). The change of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the stop operating means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed, and the fixed symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol Is a slot machine provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player. In this case, the game medium is typically a coin, a medal or the like.

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

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

(1) In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The first generating means includes
First random number generating means for generating a first random number for determining whether or not to enter a special gaming state;
First random number storage means for storing the first random number generated by the first random number generation means;
First determination means for determining whether or not the first random number stored in the first random number storage means is a winning value;
A game machine, comprising: state generating means for generating a special gaming state when the first determination means determines that the winning value is reached.

  According to the invention described in (1) above, when the first determination unit determines that the first random number stored in the first random number storage unit is a winning value, the state generation unit determines the special gaming state. generate. That is, the special gaming state can be generated based on the first random number, so-called jackpot random number. Further, since the special game state is generated by the second generation means different from the first generation means, it is interesting that the special game state can be obtained by means different from the first generation means. The player can enjoy the game with a higher expectation and can further improve the interest of the game. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with excellent interest.

(2) In the gaming machine according to (1),
The second generating means includes
Second random number generating means for generating a random number different from the first random number by the first random number means;
Second random number storage means for storing random numbers generated by the second random number generation means;
Second determination means for determining whether or not the random number stored in the second random number storage means is a winning value;
The game machine characterized in that the state generating means generates a special gaming state even when the second determining means determines that the winning value is reached.

  According to the invention described in (2) above, when the second determination unit determines that a random number different from the first random number stored in the second random number storage unit is a winning value, the state generation unit Generates a special gaming state. Therefore, the generation of a special gaming state based on a random number different from the first random number can be realized, and it can be interesting that it can be in a special gaming state by means other than the first generation means, The player can enjoy the game with a higher expectation and can further improve the interest of the game. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with excellent interest.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (2),
When the identification information variation display means is in the process of displaying the variation of the identification information, the identification information variation display means comprises a variation display suspension means for deferring the variation display of the identification information to be executed subsequently,
The second random number generating means generates a second random number for determining whether or not the variation display of the identification information is a reach,
The second random number storage means stores the second random number generated by the second random number generation means,
The second determination means determines whether or not a predetermined number of the second random numbers pending the variable display stored in the second random number storage means are values that continuously reach. And
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the state generation means generates a special game state even when the second determination means determines continuous reach.

  According to the invention described in the above (3), the fluctuation display holding means holds the fluctuation display of the identification information to be executed subsequently when the identification information fluctuation display means is displaying the fluctuation of the identification information. The second random number generation means generates a second random number for determining whether or not the variation display of the identification information is a reach. The second random number storage means stores the second random number generated by the second random number generation means. The second determination means determines whether or not a predetermined number of the second random numbers that are stored in the second random number storage means and that are pending display are continuously reachable values. The state generation means generates a special game state even when the second determination means determines that the reach is continuous. Therefore, the second generating means can generate a special gaming state when the change display of the identification information that has been put on hold is continuously reached for a predetermined number of times. What is the first generating means? It is possible to give the player that the game can be in a special gaming state by another means, so that the player can enjoy the game with a higher expectation and further improve the interest of the game. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with excellent interest. In addition, “reach” in the present specification means that the identification information is in a state of being aligned in a predetermined display mode.

(4) In the gaming machine according to (2),
The second random number generation means generates a third random number for determining stop identification information in the identification information variation display means,
The second random number storage means stores the third random number generated by the second random number generation means,
The second determination means determines whether or not the third random numbers stored in the second random number storage means are continuously the same outlier,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the state generating means generates a special gaming state even when the second determination means determines that the third random number is continuously the same outlier.

  According to the invention described in (4), the second random number generation means generates the third random number for determining the stop identification information in the identification information fluctuation display means. The second random number storage means stores the third random number generated by the second random number generation means. The second determination means determines whether or not the third random numbers stored in the second random number storage means are continuously the same outlier. The state generating means generates a special gaming state even when the second determining means determines that the third random number is continuously the same outlier. Therefore, the second generation means can generate a special gaming state when the variation display results of the identification information are continuously out of the same deviation, and can enter the special gaming state by means different from the first generation means. Interesting that it can be achieved can be provided, the player can enjoy the game with a higher expectation, and the fun of the game can be further improved. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with excellent interest.

(5) In the gaming machine according to (2),
The second random number generating means generates a third random number for determining identification information at the time of stopping the fluctuation in the identification information fluctuation display means,
The second random number storage means stores the third random number generated by the second random number generation means,
The second determination means determines whether the third random number stored in the second random number storage means is a predetermined outlier,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the state generation means generates a special game state even when the second determination means determines that the third random number is a predetermined outlier.

  According to the invention as described in said (5), a 2nd random number generation means produces | generates the 3rd random number for determining the identification information at the time of a fluctuation | variation stop in an identification information fluctuation | variation display means. The second random number storage means stores the third random number generated by the second random number generation means. The second determination means determines whether or not the third random number stored in the second random number storage means is a predetermined outlier. The state generating means generates a special gaming state even when the second determining means determines that the third random number is a predetermined outlier. Therefore, the second generation means can generate the special gaming state when the variation display result of the identification information is in a predetermined off display mode (for example, the initial screen “341” or the like). Interesting that a special gaming state can be achieved by means other than the means can be provided, and the player can enjoy the game with a higher expectation, and the fun of the game can be further improved. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with excellent interest.

(6) In the gaming machine according to (2),
Normal identification information variation display means for variably displaying normal identification information;
Normal identification information determining means for determining whether or not the variation display result of the normal identification information has become a predetermined display mode,
The second random number generation means generates a fourth random number for determining whether or not the variation display of the identification information is a specific reach,
The second random number storage means stores the fourth random number generated by the second random number generation means,
The second determination means determines whether or not the fourth random number stored in the second random number storage means is a value that becomes a specific reach,
The state generating means is determined to be a value that becomes a specific reach by the second determining means, and the normal identification information determining means has a predetermined display form of the variable display result of the normal identification information. A gaming machine that generates a special gaming state even if it is judged.

  According to the invention described in (6) above, the normal identification information variation display means displays the normal identification information in a variable manner. The normal identification information determination means determines whether or not the variation display result of the normal identification information has a predetermined display mode. The second random number generation means generates a fourth random number for determining whether or not the variation display of the identification information is a specific reach. The second random number storage means stores the fourth random number generated by the second random number generation means. The second determination means determines whether or not the fourth random number stored in the second random number storage means is a value that provides a specific reach. The state generating means is determined to be a value that is a specific reach by the second determining means, and it is determined by the normal identification information determining means that the variation display result of the normal identification information has become a predetermined display mode. In some cases, a special gaming state is generated. Therefore, the second generating means can generate a special gaming state when a normal symbol is hit at the time of a specific reach, and it is interesting that it can be in a special gaming state by means other than the first generating means. The player can enjoy the game with a higher expectation and can further enhance the interest of the game. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with excellent interest.

(7) In the gaming machine according to claim 1, or the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6),
The gaming machine further comprises permission means for allowing the second generation means to generate a special gaming state based on establishment of a predetermined permission condition.

  According to the invention as described in said (7), a permission means permits generation | occurrence | production of the special game state by a 2nd generation means based on establishment of predetermined permission conditions. Therefore, it is possible to control the occurrence of the special gaming state by the second generating means different from the first generating means. That is, it is possible to have a period during which a special gaming state can be generated only by the first generation means, and a period during which a special gaming state can be generated by either the first generation means or the second generation means. In other words, the second generating means different from the first generating means can be provided with an interesting feature that an added value that can be in a special gaming state can be appropriately set, and the player can play games with higher expectations. Can be enjoyed, and the entertainment of the game can be further improved. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with excellent interest.

In the following (8) to (11), the following problems can be solved.
(Problem) Even if the number of symbol fluctuations of the variable display device increases, the player may feel that it is in a so-called stuck state that does not become a big hit symbol at all. There is a problem that the game won't be a big hit or is hard to hit, and the expectation of a big hit is lost.

(8) In the gaming machine according to (7),
The permission means includes
Detecting means for detecting that the permission condition is satisfied when the amount to be measured for specifying or approximately specifying the amount of money put into the gaming machine by the player exceeds a predetermined reference amount;
A gaming machine characterized by permitting the generation of a special gaming state by the second generation means based on detection of a condition established by the detection means.

  According to the invention described in (8) above, the detecting means permits the measurement when the amount to be measured for specifying or approximately specifying the amount of money thrown into the gaming machine by the player exceeds a predetermined reference amount. It is detected that the condition is met. Then, based on the detection of the establishment of the condition by the detection means, the generation of the special game state by the second generation means is permitted. Therefore, it is possible to control the occurrence of the special gaming state by the second generating means different from the first generating means. That is, when no special gaming state is generated by the first generating means within a period during which the special gaming state can be generated only by the first generating means, the first generating means or the second A period during which a special gaming state can occur can be provided by either of the generating means. In other words, the second generating means different from the first generating means can be provided with an interesting feature that an added value that can be in a special gaming state can be appropriately set, and the player can play games with higher expectations. Can be enjoyed, and the entertainment of the game can be further improved. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with excellent interest.

(9) In the gaming machine according to (8),
The detection means includes
A counting means for counting the number of times the identification information is displayed as the measured amount;
A game machine comprising: a number-of-times determining means for determining whether or not a count number by the counting means has become a predetermined number or more as the reference amount.

  According to the invention as described in said (9), a counting means counts the frequency | count of fluctuation display of the identification information as a measured amount. The number determination means determines whether or not the count number in the count means has become a predetermined number or more as a reference amount. Accordingly, the permission condition is established when the number of times the identification information is displayed fluctuating more than a predetermined number, so that the special game state can be generated not only by the first generating means but also by the second generating means. It is possible to rescue the player from the so-called stuck state, which does not become a big hit symbol even if the number of times the identification information fluctuates increases, and feels stuck when the player plays a game for a long time Can be reduced and the game can be enjoyed for a long time. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with excellent interest.

(10) In the gaming machine according to (8),
The detection means includes
An input number counting means for counting the number of inputs of the game medium input to the gaming machine as the measured amount;
An output number counting means for counting the number of output of the paid game medium;
Difference determining means for determining whether or not the number of inputs is equal to or greater than a predetermined number as the reference amount with respect to the number of outputs.

  According to the invention described in the above (10), the input number counting means counts the number of inputs of the game medium thrown into the gaming machine. The output number counting means counts the number of outputs of the paid game medium. The difference determination means determines whether or not the number of inputs has become a predetermined number or more with respect to the number of outputs. When the difference determining means determines that the number is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the establishment of the permission condition is detected. Accordingly, the permission condition is established when the difference between the input number of game balls input to the gaming machine and the output number of game balls paid out exceeds a predetermined number, and not only the first generating means but also the first generation means. The special generation state can be generated even by the generating means 2 and the player can be rescued from the so-called stuck state that does not become a big hit symbol even if the number of times of display of the identification information is increased. It is possible to reduce the feeling of being stuck when the player plays a game for a long time and to enjoy the game for a long time. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with excellent interest.

(11) In the gaming machine according to any one of (8) to (10),
The gaming machine further comprises a reset means for resetting the measured amount in response to an input instruction from the player.

  According to the invention as described in said (11), a reset means resets the to-be-measured amount according to the input instruction from a player. Therefore, by operating this resetting means according to the player's intention, the amount to be measured can be reset, and an unfavorable advantageous state is provided to other players to play the gaming machine thereafter. Can be prevented.

(12) In the gaming machine according to any one of (8) to (11),
The game machine further comprising: lottery means for changing an initial value of the measured amount.

  According to the invention described in (12) above, the lottery means changes the initial value of the measured amount. Therefore, the initial value of the amount to be measured can be changed by the lottery means, the period until the special game state is permitted to be generated by the second generating means can be changed, and a gaming machine that is more interesting Can be provided.

(13) In the gaming machine according to claim 1, or the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (12),
Furthermore, the game machine characterized by including the change means which changes the generation | occurrence | production condition of a 2nd generation means.

  According to the invention as described in said (13), a change means changes the generation conditions of a 2nd generation means. Therefore, the generation condition of the special gaming state by the second generation means can be changed, and the player cannot know the change of the generation condition of the second generation means, and the special gaming state of the second generation means can be changed. It cannot be expected to occur. That is, since the player does not know when the special game state is generated by the second generation means until the player experiences the occurrence of the special game state by the second generation means, the special game state by the second generation means. Occurrence of a sudden occurrence and a special gaming state can be obtained, so that it is possible to provide a gaming machine that is highly unexpected and highly interesting.

(14) In the gaming machine according to claim 1, or the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (13),
The gaming machine, wherein the second generation means generates a gaming state having a value different from the special gaming state in place of the special gaming state.

  According to the invention described in (14), the second generating means generates a gaming state having a value different from the special gaming state, instead of the special gaming state. Therefore, the second generation means can provide the fun that the game state can be different from the special game state, so that the player can enjoy the game with a higher expectation. Interest can be further improved.

(15) In the gaming machine according to claim 1, or the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (14),
First signal output means for outputting a signal related to the occurrence of the special gaming state by the first generation means to the outside;
And a second signal output means for outputting to the outside a signal relating to the occurrence of a special gaming state by the second generating means or a gaming state having a value different from the special gaming state.

  According to the invention as described in said (15), a 1st signal output means outputs the signal regarding generation | occurrence | production of the special game state by a 1st generation | occurrence | production means outside. The second signal output means outputs a signal relating to the occurrence of a special gaming state or a gaming state having a value different from that by the second generating means to the outside. Therefore, whether the occurrence of the special game state by the first generation means, the generation of the special game state by the second generation means or a game state having a value different from that is generated, the computer on the game hall (hall) side Can be output on the computer at the game hall, so that it is possible to distinguish whether the gaming machine is in a special gaming state, etc., or in a special gaming state other than a game. Game management regarding these gaming states of the gaming machine can be performed on the field side.

(16) In the gaming machine according to claim 1, or the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (15),
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the state generating means includes a special winning means capable of winning a game medium, and continues the special gaming state on condition that the gaming medium is won in the specific winning means.

  According to the invention described in (16) above, the state generating means includes the specific winning means that allows the game medium to win, and the special game state is continued on condition that the game medium is won in the specific winning means. Is. Therefore, in the special game state, the special game state is continued on the condition that the game medium (game ball) wins a specific winning means (so-called V zone or V winning port). In other words, you can proceed to the next round.

(17) In the gaming machine according to any one of (8) to (10),
The gaming machine is characterized in that the permission means further includes a backup means for storing at least one of the measured quantity or its initial value.

  According to the invention as described in said (17), a backup means memorize | stores at least one of the measured amount used for the permission determination in a permission means, or its initial value. Therefore, when the measured amount is stored in the backup means, the measured amount can be retained without being lost due to the power-off of the gaming machine, and the measured value up to that time when the gaming machine is turned on is backed up. It can read out from and use. That is, the amount to be measured can be used continuously regardless of the power-off of the gaming machine. In addition, when the initial value of the measured amount is stored in the backup means, the initial value of the measured amount can be maintained without being lost due to the power-off of the gaming machine, and the measured value is stored when the gaming machine is turned on. The initial value can be read from the backup means and used. That is, it is not necessary to obtain the initial value of the measured value when the gaming machine is turned on.

(18) In the gaming machine according to (17),
The gaming machine further comprises an initial value setting means for setting an initial value of a measured quantity stored in the backup means when a measured quantity use start condition is established.

  According to the invention described in (18), the initial value setting means sets the initial value of the measured quantity stored in the backup means when the measured quantity use start condition is satisfied. Therefore, the initial value of the measured quantity stored in the backup means can be set when the measured quantity usage start condition is satisfied (for example, when the gaming machine is turned on or when a special gaming state occurs), and the measured quantity usage starts. Can be prepared.

(19) In the gaming machine according to (2),
The first generating means further comprises first random number initial value changing means for changing an initial value of the first random number in the first random number generating means,
An initial value of the random number in the second random number generation means is fixed.

  According to the invention described in (19) above, the first random number initial value changing means changes the initial value of the first random number in the first random number generating means. The initial value of the random number in the second random number generation means is fixed. Therefore, since the initial value of the first random number in the first random number generating means is changed, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of the special gaming state by the first generating means from having a periodic timing. That is, the occurrence of the special gaming state by the first generating means can be set at random timing. As a result, it is possible to prevent a gaming method such as illegally aiming at the occurrence of the special gaming state by the first generating means by using the periodic timing. Since the initial value of the random number in the second random number generation means is fixed, the generation of the special gaming state by the first generation means and the generation of the special gaming state by the second generation means are always performed in synchronization. There is nothing.

(20) a game board having a game area into which game balls are to be driven;
Game ball launching means for driving a game ball into the game area of the game board in response to a launch operation by the player;
An identification information variation display means provided in the game area for displaying the identification information in a variable manner;
A prize-winning means provided in the game area and capable of winning a game ball;
Winning detection means for detecting that a game ball has won the winning means;
First random number generating means for generating a first random number group for determining whether or not to enter a special gaming state;
First random number storage means for storing a first random number in the first random number group generated by the first random number generation means based on the winning detection by the winning detection means;
First determination means for determining whether or not the first random number stored in the first random number storage means is a winning value;
The identification information fluctuation display means is configured to start the fluctuation display of the identification information fluctuation display means based on the winning detection by the winning detection means and to display the fluctuation display result according to the determination result of the first determination means. Display control means for controlling display,
State generating means for generating a special gaming state when it is determined by the first determining means to be a winning value;
Second random number generating means for generating a predetermined random number group;
Second random number storage means for storing one random number in a predetermined random number group generated by the second random number generation means based on the winning detection by the winning detection means;
Second determination means for determining whether or not the random number stored in the second random number storage means is a winning value;
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the state generation means generates a special game state even when the second determination means determines that the value is a winning value.

  According to the invention described in (20) above, the game board has a game area into which a game ball is driven. The game ball launching means drives the game ball into the game area of the game board in accordance with the launch operation by the player. The winning detection means detects that a game ball has won a winning means provided in the game area. The first random number generating means generates a first random number group for determining whether or not a special gaming state is set. The first random number storage means stores the first random number of the first random number group generated by the first random number generation means based on the winning detection by the winning detection means. The first determination means determines whether or not the first random number stored in the first random number storage means is a winning value. The display control means starts the fluctuation display of the identification information fluctuation display means based on the winning detection by the winning detection means, and displays the fluctuation information display so as to display the fluctuation display result according to the determination result by the first determination means. The display is controlled. The state generation means generates a special game state when the first determination means determines that the value is a winning value. The second random number generation means generates a predetermined random number group. The second random number storage means stores one random number in a predetermined random number group generated by the second random number generation means based on the winning detection by the winning detection means. The second determination means determines whether or not the random number stored in the second random number storage means is a winning value. The state generating means generates a special gaming state not only when the first determination means determines that the winning value is reached but also when the second determination means determines that the winning value is satisfied. Therefore, the second determination means different from the first determination means can provide the fun of being able to enter a special game state, allowing the player to enjoy the game with a higher expectation and Can be further improved. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with excellent interest.

(21) In the gaming machine according to (20),
When the identification information variation display means is in the process of displaying the variation of the identification information, the identification information variation display means comprises a variation display suspension means for deferring the variation display of the identification information to be executed subsequently,
The second random number generation means generates a second random number group for determining whether or not the variation display of the identification information is a reach,
The second random number storage means stores one second random number of the second random number group generated by the second random number generation means,
The second determination means determines whether or not a predetermined number of the second random numbers pending the variable display stored in the second random number storage means are values that continuously reach. And
The display control means starts the fluctuation display of the identification information fluctuation display means based on the winning detection by the winning detection means, and changes the identification information according to the second random number stored in the second random number storage means. Reach or non-reach display, display control the identification information variation display means to display the variation display result according to the determination result in the first determination unit,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the state generation means generates a special game state even when the second determination means determines continuous reach.

  According to the invention described in (21), when the identification information fluctuation display means is displaying the fluctuation of the identification information, the fluctuation display hold means holds the fluctuation display of the identification information to be executed subsequently. The second random number generation means generates a second random number group for determining whether or not the variation display of the identification information is a reach. The second random number storage means stores one second random number in the second random number group generated by the second random number generation means based on the winning detection by the winning detection means. The second determination means determines whether or not a predetermined number of the second random numbers that are stored in the second random number storage means and that are pending display are continuously reachable values. The display control means starts the fluctuation display of the identification information fluctuation display means based on the winning detection by the winning detection means, and reaches or displays the fluctuation display of the identification information according to the second random number stored in the second random number storage means. The identification information fluctuation display means is controlled to display non-reach and display the fluctuation display result according to the determination result of the first determination means. The state generation means generates a special game state even when the second determination means determines that the reach is continuous. Therefore, the special gaming state can be generated even when the variation display of the identification information that has been suspended is continuously reached for a predetermined number of times, and can be generated by the second determination means different from the first determination means. It can be interesting that it can be in a special gaming state, the player can enjoy the game with a higher expectation, and the fun of the game can be further improved. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with excellent interest.

(22) In the gaming machine according to (20),
The second random number generation means generates a third random number group for determining stop identification information in the identification information variation display means,
The second random number storage means stores one third random number of the third random number group generated by the second random number generation means based on the winning detection by the winning detection means,
The second determination means determines whether or not the third random numbers stored in the second random number storage means are continuously the same outlier,
The display control means starts the fluctuation display of the identification information fluctuation display means based on the winning detection by the winning detection means, and is stored in the determination result by the first determination means and the second random number storage means. Display control of the identification information variation display means so as to display a variation display result according to a third random number for determining stop identification information,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the state generating means generates a special gaming state even when the second determination means determines that the third random number is continuously the same outlier.

  According to the invention as described in said (22), a 2nd random number generation means generates the 3rd random number group for determining stop identification information in an identification information fluctuation | variation display means. The second random number storage means stores one third random number of the third random number group generated by the second random number generation means based on the winning detection by the winning detection means. The second determination means determines whether or not the third random numbers stored in the second random number storage means are continuously the same outlier. The display control means starts the fluctuation display of the identification information fluctuation display means based on the winning detection by the winning detection means, and determines the determination result in the first determination means and the stop identification information stored in the second random number storage means. The identification information variation display means is controlled to display the variation display result in accordance with the third random number for the purpose. The state generating means generates a special gaming state even when the second determining means determines that the third random number is continuously the same outlier. Therefore, even when the variation display results of the identification information continue with the same deviation, it is possible to generate a special gaming state, and it is interesting that the second determination means different from the first determination means can enter the special game state. The player can enjoy the game with a higher expectation and can further improve the interest of the game. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with excellent interest.

(23) In the gaming machine according to (20),
The second random number generation means generates a third random number group for determining identification information at the time of stopping the fluctuation in the identification information fluctuation display means,
The second random number storage means stores one third random number of the third random number group generated by the second random number generation means,
The second determination means determines whether the third random number stored in the second random number storage means is a predetermined outlier,
The display control means starts the fluctuation display of the identification information fluctuation display means based on the winning detection by the winning detection means, and is stored in the determination result by the first determination means and the second random number storage means. Display control of the identification information variation display means so as to display a variation display result according to a third random number for determining stop identification information,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the state generation means generates a special game state even when the second determination means determines that the third random number is a predetermined outlier.

  According to the invention described in (23), the second random number generation means generates the third random number group for determining the identification information when the fluctuation is stopped by the identification information fluctuation display means. The second random number storage means stores one third random number of the third random number group generated by the second random number generation means based on the winning detection by the winning detection means. The second determination means determines whether or not the third random number stored in the second random number storage means is a predetermined outlier. The display control means starts the fluctuation display of the identification information fluctuation display means based on the winning detection by the winning detection means, and determines the determination result in the first determination means and the stop identification information stored in the second random number storage means. The identification information variation display means is controlled to display the variation display result in accordance with the third random number for the purpose. The state generating means generates a special gaming state even when the second determining means determines that the third random number is a predetermined outlier. Therefore, even when the variation display result of the identification information is in a predetermined off display mode (for example, the initial screen “341”, etc.), the special gaming state can be generated, and the second separate from the first determination means. The determination means can give the player that the game can be in a special game state, and the player can enjoy the game with a higher expectation, thereby further improving the interest of the game. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with excellent interest.

(24) In the gaming machine according to (20),
Normal identification information variation display means for variably displaying normal identification information;
Normal identification information determining means for determining whether or not the variation display result of the normal identification information has become a predetermined display mode,
The second random number generation means generates a fourth random number group for determining whether or not the variation display of the identification information is a specific reach;
The second random number storage means stores one fourth random number in the fourth random number group generated by the second random number generation means,
The second determination means determines whether or not the fourth random number stored in the second random number storage means is a value that becomes a specific reach,
The display control means starts fluctuation display of the identification information fluctuation display means based on the winning detection by the winning detection means, and changes the identification information based on the fourth random number stored in the second random number storage means. Displaying the display with a specific reach, and controlling the display of the identification information variation display means so as to display the variation display result according to the determination result of the first determination means,
The state generating means is determined to be a value that becomes a specific reach by the second determining means, and the normal identification information determining means has a predetermined display form of the variable display result of the normal identification information. A gaming machine that generates a special gaming state even if it is judged.

  According to the invention described in (24) above, the normal identification information variation display means variably displays the normal identification information. The normal identification information determination means determines whether or not the variation display result of the normal identification information has a predetermined display mode. The second random number generation means generates a fourth random number group for determining whether or not the variation display of the identification information is a specific reach. The second random number storage means stores one fourth random number in the fourth random number group generated by the second random number generation means based on the winning detection by the winning detection means. The second determination means determines whether or not the fourth random number stored in the second random number storage means is a value that provides a specific reach. The display control unit starts the variation display of the identification information variation display unit based on the winning detection by the winning detection unit, and specifies the variation display of the identification information based on the fourth random number stored in the second random number storage unit. The identification information variation display means is controlled to display the reach and display the variation display result according to the determination result of the first determination means. The state generating means is determined to be a value that is a specific reach by the second determining means, and it is determined by the normal identification information determining means that the variation display result of the normal identification information has become a predetermined display mode. In some cases, a special gaming state is generated. Therefore, even if a normal symbol hits at the time of a specific reach, a special gaming state can be generated, and it can be interesting that a second gaming means different from the first judging means can enter a special gaming state. In addition, the player can enjoy the game with a higher expectation and can further enhance the interest of the game. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with excellent interest.

(25) In the gaming machine according to any one of (20) to (24),
The gaming machine further comprises permission means for permitting the occurrence of a special gaming state by the second determination means based on establishment of a predetermined permission condition.

  According to the invention as described in said (25), a permission means permits generation | occurrence | production of the special game state by a 2nd determination means based on establishment of predetermined permission conditions. Therefore, the occurrence of the special gaming state by the second determination means different from the first determination means can be controlled. That is, a period during which the special gaming state can occur only by the first determination means and a period during which the special gaming state can occur by either the first determination means or the second determination means can be provided. In other words, the second determination means different from the first determination means can be provided with the fun that the added value that can be in the special gaming state can be set appropriately, and the player enjoys the game with a higher expectation. Can be further improved. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with excellent interest.

In the following (26) to (29), the following problems can be solved.
(Problem) Even if the number of symbol fluctuations of the variable display device increases, the player may feel that it is in a so-called stuck state that does not become a big hit symbol at all. There is a problem that the game won't be a big hit or is hard to hit, and the expectation of a big hit is lost.

(26) In the gaming machine according to (25),
The permission means includes
Detecting means for detecting that the permission condition is satisfied when the amount to be measured for specifying or approximately specifying the amount of money put into the gaming machine by the player exceeds a predetermined reference amount;
A gaming machine characterized by permitting generation of a special gaming state by the second determination means based on detection of a condition established by the detection means.

  According to the invention described in (26) above, the detecting means is permitted when the amount to be measured for specifying or approximately specifying the amount of money put into the gaming machine by the player exceeds a predetermined reference amount. It is detected that the condition is met. Then, based on the detection of the establishment of the condition by the detection means, the generation of the special game state by the second determination means is permitted. Therefore, the occurrence of the special gaming state by the second determination means different from the first determination means can be controlled. That is, when no special gaming state is generated by the first determining means within a period during which the special gaming state can be generated only by the first determining means, either the first determining means or the second determining means after that period. Also, a period during which a special gaming state can occur can be provided. In other words, the second determination means different from the first determination means can be provided with the fun that the added value that can be in the special gaming state can be set appropriately, and the player enjoys the game with a higher expectation. Can be further improved. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with excellent interest.

(27) In the gaming machine according to (25),
The detection means includes
A counting means for counting the number of times the identification information is displayed as the measured amount;
A game machine comprising: a number-of-times determining means for determining whether or not a count number by the counting means has become a predetermined number or more as the reference amount.

  According to the invention as described in said (27), a counting means counts the fluctuation | variation display frequency | count of the identification information as a measured amount. The number determination means determines whether or not the count number in the count means has become a predetermined number or more as a reference amount. Therefore, it is possible to have an interesting condition that a special gaming state can be generated not only by the first determination means but also by the second determination means when the variation display count of the identification information becomes a predetermined number or more. Yes, even if the number of times the identification information fluctuates is increased, it does not become a big hit symbol at all, so that the player can be rescued from the so-called stuck state, and the player feels stuck when playing for a long time It can be reduced and the game can be enjoyed for a long time. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with excellent interest.

(28) In the gaming machine according to (25),
The detection means includes
An input number counting means for counting the number of inputs of the game medium input to the gaming machine as the measured amount;
An output number counting means for counting the number of output of the paid game medium;
Difference determining means for determining whether or not the number of inputs is equal to or greater than a predetermined number as the reference amount with respect to the number of outputs.

  According to the invention as described in said (28), an input number count means counts the input number of the game medium thrown into the game machine. The output number counting means counts the number of outputs of the paid game medium. The difference determination means determines whether or not the number of inputs has become a predetermined number or more with respect to the number of outputs. When the difference determining means determines that the number is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the establishment of the permission condition is detected. Therefore, the permission condition is established when the difference between the input number of game balls thrown into the gaming machine and the output number of game balls paid out exceeds a predetermined number, and not only the first determination means but also the second It can be interesting that a special gaming state can occur also by the judging means, and even if the number of times of display of the identification information is increased, it does not become a big hit symbol, so that the player is rescued from the so-called stuck state. It is possible to reduce the feeling of being stuck when the player plays a game for a long time and to enjoy the game for a long time. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with excellent interest.

(29) In the gaming machine according to any one of (25) to (28),
The gaming machine further comprises a reset means for resetting the measured amount in response to an input instruction from the player.

  According to the invention as described in said (29), a reset means resets the to-be-measured amount according to the input instruction from a player. Therefore, by operating this resetting means according to the player's intention, the amount to be measured can be reset, and an unfavorable advantageous state is provided to other players to play the gaming machine thereafter. Can be prevented.

(30) In the gaming machine according to any one of (25) to (29),
The game machine further comprising: lottery means for changing an initial value of the measured amount.

  According to the invention described in (30) above, the lottery means changes the initial value of the measured amount. Therefore, the initial value of the amount to be measured can be changed by the lottery means, the period until the special game state is permitted to be generated by the second determination means can be changed, and a gaming machine with further excitement is provided. it can.

(31) In the gaming machine according to any one of (20) to (30),
Furthermore, the game machine characterized by including the change means which changes the generating condition of a 2nd determination means.

  According to the invention as described in said (31), a change means changes the generation conditions of a 2nd determination means. Therefore, the occurrence condition of the special game state by the second determination means can be changed, and the player cannot know the change of the occurrence condition of the second determination means, and expects the occurrence of the special game state by the second determination means. I can't do it. That is, the player does not know when the special game state is generated by the second determination means until the player experiences the occurrence of the special game state by the second determination means. Since it happens suddenly and a special gaming state can be obtained, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that is surprising and highly interesting.

(32) In the gaming machine according to any one of (20) to (31),
The state generating means is a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the first determining means determines that the first random number is successful, and the first determining means when the first random number is determined to be off. A gaming machine, characterized in that it is a variable winning means provided in the gaming board that can be changed to a normal gaming state that is disadvantageous to the special gaming state.

  According to the invention described in (32) above, the variable winning means has a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the first determining means determines that the first random number is successful, and the first determining means It is possible to change the game state to a normal game state that is more disadvantageous than the special game state when it is determined that one random number is off. Therefore, the special game state can be generated by the second determination means different from the first determination means, and when the condition for generating the special game state is established by either the first determination means or the second determination means, It is easy to enter the variable winning means, so that it can generate a so-called big hit state, the player can enjoy the game with a higher expectation, and further improve the interest of the game Can do. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with excellent interest.

(33) In the gaming machine according to (32),
The state generating means generates a special gaming state or a gaming state having a value different from that when the second determining means determines that the random number stored in the second random number storage means is a win. A featured gaming machine.

  According to the invention described in (33) above, when the variable determination means determines that the random number stored in the second random number storage means is a win by the second determination means, the special game state or a game having a value different from that Generate a state. Therefore, a special game state or a game state having a different value can be generated by the second determination means different from the first determination means, and the special game state is generated by either the first determination means or the second determination means. If the condition is satisfied, a so-called big hit state in which the game ball is likely to enter the variable winning means can be generated, and if a condition for generating a game state having a value different from the special game state is satisfied in the second determination means, the so-called big hit state is satisfied. It is possible to have a fun that a hit state having a different value from the state can be generated, so that the player can enjoy the game with a higher expectation and can further improve the interest of the game. . As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with excellent interest.

(34) In the gaming machine according to any one of (20) to (33),
First signal output means for outputting a signal related to the occurrence of the special gaming state by the first determination means to the outside;
And a second signal output means for outputting to the outside a signal relating to the occurrence of a special gaming state or a gaming state having a value different from that of the second determination means.

  According to the invention as described in said (34), a 1st signal output means outputs the signal regarding generation | occurrence | production of the special game state by a 1st determination means outside. The second signal output means outputs a signal related to the occurrence of a special gaming state or a gaming state having a value different from that by the second determination means to the outside. Therefore, whether the occurrence of the special gaming state by the first determination means, the special gaming state by the second determination means, or the occurrence of a gaming state having a different value from it is given to a computer on the game hall (hall) side or the like. Since the signal can be output, the game machine side computer can distinguish and grasp whether the gaming machine is in a special game state or the like, or in a special game state other than a game, The game management related to these gaming states of the gaming machine can be performed.

(35) In the gaming machine according to (32) or (33),
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the state generating means includes a special winning means capable of winning a game medium, and continues the special gaming state on condition that the gaming medium is won in the specific winning means.

  According to the invention described in (35) above, the state generating means includes the specific winning means that allows a game medium to be won, and the special game state is continued on condition that the game medium is won in the specific winning means. Is. Therefore, in the special game state, the special game state is continued on the condition that the game medium (game ball) wins a specific winning means (so-called V zone or V winning port). In other words, you can proceed to the next round.

(36) In the gaming machine according to any one of (26) to (28),
The gaming machine is characterized in that the permission means further includes a backup means for storing at least one of the measured quantity or its initial value.

  According to the invention as described in (36) above, the backup means stores at least one of the measured amount used for the permission determination by the permission means or its initial value. Therefore, when the measured amount is stored in the backup means, the measured amount can be retained without being lost due to the power-off of the gaming machine, and the measured value up to that time when the gaming machine is turned on is backed up. It can read out from and use. That is, the amount to be measured can be used continuously regardless of the power-off of the gaming machine. In addition, when the initial value of the measured amount is stored in the backup means, the initial value of the measured amount can be maintained without being lost due to the power-off of the gaming machine, and the measured value is stored when the gaming machine is turned on. The initial value can be read from the backup means and used. That is, it is not necessary to obtain the initial value of the measured value when the gaming machine is turned on.

(37) In the gaming machine according to (36),
The gaming machine further comprises an initial value setting means for setting an initial value of a measured quantity stored in the backup means when a measured quantity use start condition is established.

  According to the invention described in (37) above, the initial value setting means sets the initial value of the measured quantity stored in the backup means when the measured quantity use start condition is satisfied. Therefore, the initial value of the measured quantity stored in the backup means can be set when the measured quantity usage start condition is satisfied (for example, when the gaming machine is turned on or when a special gaming state occurs), and the measured quantity usage starts. Can be prepared.

(38) In the gaming machine according to (20),
The first random number generating means further comprises first random number initial value changing means for changing an initial value of the first random number,
An initial value of the random number in the second random number generation means is fixed.

  According to the invention described in (38), the first random number initial value changing means changes the initial value of the first random number in the first random number generating means. The initial value of the random number in the second random number generation means is fixed. Therefore, since the initial value of the first random number in the first random number generation means is changed, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of the special gaming state by the first determination means from having a periodic timing. That is, the occurrence of the special gaming state by the first determination unit can be set at a random timing. As a result, it is possible to prevent a gaming method such as illegally aiming at the occurrence of the special gaming state by the first determination means by using the periodic timing. In addition, since the initial value of the random number in the second random number generation means is fixed, the generation of the special game state by the first determination means and the generation of the special game state by the second determination means may always be performed in synchronization. Absent.

(39) In the gaming machine according to claim 1, or the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (38),
The gaming machine is a pachinko machine.

  According to the gaming machine described in (39) above, it is possible to provide a pachinko machine with excellent interest. The basic configuration of the pachinko machine is provided with an operation handle, and a ball as a game medium is launched into a predetermined game area in accordance with the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. In other words, the identification information (such as symbols) that is dynamically displayed on the display device is determined and stopped after a predetermined time on the condition that a winning (or passing through the operation gate) is required for the operation port. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, variable winning means (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include those to which values (including data written on magnetic cards as well as premium balls) are given.

(40) In the gaming machine according to claim 1, or the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (38),
The gaming machine is a slot machine.

  According to the gaming machine described in (40) above, it is possible to provide a slot machine with excellent interest. The basic configuration of the slot machine is as follows: “Variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and for operating the starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). As a result, the dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stopping (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. The game machine is provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information at that time is the specific identification information. In this case, examples of the game medium include coins and medals.

(41) In the gaming machine according to claim 1, or the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (38),
The gaming machine is a combination of a pachinko machine and a slot machine.

  According to the gaming machine described in the above (41), it is possible to provide a fusion of a pachinko machine and a slot machine that are excellent in interest. The basic configuration of the merged component includes “an identification information variation display unit that dynamically displays an identification information sequence including a plurality of identification information and then displays the identification information in a fixed manner, and includes a starting operation unit (for example, an operation lever). The dynamic display of the identification information is started due to the operation of), and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. And a special gaming state generating means for generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information at the time of the stoppage is specific identification information, and using a ball as a game medium A gaming machine that is configured to require a predetermined number of balls at the start of dynamic display of the identification information and to be paid out when a special gaming state occurs.

(42) A gaming machine main body configured to be openable and closable on the left and right other side around the left and right one side, and supporting the game board;
A game area partitioned in a substantially circular shape by a rail member provided on the front surface of the game board;
A front door having a viewing window that is supported on the front side of the gaming machine main body so that the left and right other side parts can be opened and closed with the left and right side parts as the center, and in which the gaming area can be seen in the closed state. In a gaming machine equipped with
A long reinforcing member is provided on the left and right sides of the gaming machine main body so as to extend in the vertical direction, and the gaming machine main body and the front door are opened on the left and right other sides of the gaming machine main body. Provided a locking device that locks to prohibit
The locking device includes a long interlocking member provided on the other left and right sides of the gaming machine body so as to extend in the vertical direction and to be movable in the vertical direction, and the left and right other parts of the gaming machine body. The side of the gaming machine main body is unlocked by moving the interlocking member upward or downward provided at a position different from the position of the maximum width of the gaming area of the side portion, and the upper and lower other of the interlocking member Configured to unlock the front door by moving to
The game board is formed to have a width that leaves a region for arranging the reinforcing member and the interlocking member to be distributed to the left and right within the width of the gaming machine main body. A recess is partially formed so as to avoid interference with the overhanging area from the left and right sides of the gaming machine body, and the position of the rail member that is the maximum width of the gaming area is A gaming machine characterized by extending a gaming area by being arranged so as to reach left and right end positions.

  According to the gaming machine described in the above (42), the gaming area can be increased, the number of nails arranged in the gaming area of the gaming board can be increased, and the gaming area can be driven. A lot of changes can be given to the movement of the game ball, and the behavior of the game ball can be made more interesting, and a gaming machine with excellent interest can be provided. In addition, when the gaming machine of (42) includes the constituent elements of any one of the above-mentioned claims 1 and (1) to (41), the following effects are obtained. In the configuration of only the gaming machine of (42), it is expected that the game ball is close to the winning means (the first start port 33), that is, the winning becomes difficult, and so-called fit is increased. By providing the constitutional requirement according to any one of claims 1 and (1) to (41), it is possible to relieve the fit.

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

30 ... Game board 32 ... Variable winning device (state generating means, variable winning means)
33 ... 1st starting port (winning means)
38 ... Game ball launching device (game ball launching means)
42 ... Special symbol display device (identification information fluctuation display means)
41 ... Normal symbol display device (normal identification information variation display means)
45 ... Display control device (display control means)
224 ... Actuator switch (winning detection means)
Z1 ... 1st generation part (1st generation means)
Z2 ... 2nd generating part (2nd generating means)

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine equipped with identification information variation display means for displaying the variation of the identification information due to the establishment of the starting condition and displaying the variation display result,
A first generating means for generating a special gaming state while setting a variation display result of the identification information to a predetermined display mode when a predetermined condition is established;
A gaming machine, comprising: a second generation means that is a means different from the first generation means, and generates a special gaming state based on establishment of a predetermined generation condition.

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