JP2013208168A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving maintainability of the game machine.SOLUTION: A game machine includes a first component and a second component. Then, the first component is configured so as to be electrically connectable to a component differing from the second component, the second component is configured so as to be electrically connectable to a component differing from the first component, and the first component and the second component are configured so as to be electrically unconnectable mutually.

Description

  The present invention relates to a game table represented by a spinning machine (slot machine), a ball game ball (pachinko machine), and the like.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been proposed a game table provided with an effect device composed of a plurality of parts in order to enhance the effect.

JP 2008-200302 A

  However, the conventional game machine has a problem that the work for assembling the parts of the game machine and the work for removing the parts for inspection are complicated, the work efficiency is low, and the burden on the operator is large.

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

  A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine provided with a stacking unit configured by stacking a plurality of parts, wherein the plurality of parts includes at least a first part and a second part, The first part is configured to be electrically connectable to a part different from the second part, and the second part is configured to be electrically connectable to a part different from the first part. The gaming machine is characterized in that the first part and the second part are configured so as not to be electrically connected to each other.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, the maintainability of the gaming machine can be improved.

It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front side (player side). It is the external view which looked at the pachinko machine from the back side. It is the schematic front view which looked at the game board from the front. The circuit block diagram of a control part is shown. (A) An example of the stop symbol form of the special figure is shown. (B) An example of a stop symbol form of a decorative symbol is shown. (C) An example of a usual stop display symbol is shown. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part main process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part timer interruption process. (A) It is a flowchart of the main process which CPU of a 1st sub control part performs. (B) It is a flowchart of the command reception interruption process of a 1st sub control part. (C) It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process of a 1st sub control part. (A) It is a flowchart of the main process which CPU of a 2nd sub control part performs. (B) It is a flowchart of the command reception interruption process of a 2nd sub control part. (C) It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process of a 2nd sub control part. 1 is an external perspective view showing only a game board 700 extracted from a pachinko machine 100. FIG. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at a mode that the game board 700 was decomposed | disassembled into the some unit from the front side. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at a mode that the game board 700 was decomposed | disassembled into the some unit from the back side. It is the rear view which looked at the transparent game board 702 from the back side. It is the rear view which looked at the state where the 1st decoration unit 704 was laminated on the back of transparent game board 702 from the back side of the 1st decoration unit 704 concerned. It is the rear view which looked at the state which laminated the 1st and 2nd decoration units 704-706 on the back of transparent game board 702 from the back side of the 2nd decoration unit 706. It is the rear view which looked at the state where the 1st-3rd decoration units 704-708 were laminated on the back of transparent game board 702 from the back side of the 3rd decoration unit 708. FIG. 10 is a rear view of a state in which first to third decoration units 704 to 708 and a liquid crystal display unit 710 housed in a case are stacked on the back surface of the transparent game board 702 as viewed from the back side of the liquid crystal display unit 710. It is the figure which showed typically the connection aspect of the transparent game board 702, the 1st-3rd decoration units 704-708, and the liquid crystal display unit 710. FIG. It is the figure which showed typically a mode that only the 2nd decoration unit 706 was removed from the game board 700. FIG. It is the flowchart which showed the flow of the movable body control process.

  Hereinafter, the gaming machine (for example, a ball game machine such as the pachinko machine 100 or a spinning game machine such as a slot machine) according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

<Overall configuration>
First, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 from the front side (player side).

  As an external structure, the pachinko machine 100 includes an outer frame 102, a main body 104, a front frame door 106, a door 108 with a ball storage tray, a launching device 110, and a game board 700 on the front surface. The outer frame 102 is a wooden frame member having a vertical rectangular shape for fixing to an installation location (island facilities or the like) provided in a gaming machine installation sales shop. The main body 104 is referred to as an inner frame, and is a member that is provided inside the outer frame 102 and serves as a longitudinal rectangular gaming machine base body that is rotatably attached to the outer frame 102 via a hinge portion 112. The main body 104 is formed in a frame shape and has a space 114 inside. In addition, when the main body 104 is opened, an inner frame opening sensor (not shown) that detects the opening of the main body 104 is provided.

  The front frame door 106 is attached to the front surface of the main body 104 on the front side of the pachinko machine 100 so as to be openable and closable with a lock function, and is configured in a frame shape so that the inner side of the front frame door 106 can be opened and closed. Is a door member having an opening. The front frame door 106 is provided with a transparent plate member 118 made of glass or resin at the opening, and a speaker 120 and a frame lamp 122 are attached to the front side. A game area 124 is defined by the rear surface of the front frame door 106 and the front surface of the game board 700. Further, a front frame door opening sensor 109 that detects opening of the front frame door 106 when the front frame door 106 is opened is provided.

  The door 108 with a ball storage tray is a door member attached to the lower side of the main body 104 on the front surface of the pachinko machine 100 so as to have a lock function and be openable and closable. The door 108 with a ball storage tray is capable of storing a plurality of game balls (hereinafter simply referred to as “balls”), and is provided with a door-side ball passage unit that guides the game balls to the launching device. An upper plate 126, a lower plate 128 that stores game balls that cannot be stored in the upper plate 126, and a ball removal button 130 that discharges the game balls stored in the upper plate 126 to the lower plate 128 by a player's operation. , A ball discharge lever 132 for discharging the game balls stored in the lower plate 128 by the player's operation to a game ball collecting container (common name, dollar box), and a game guided to the launching device 110 by the player's operation The ball launching handle 134 for launching the ball to the game area 124 of the game board 700, the chance button 136 for changing the effect mode of the various effect devices 206 by the operation of the player, and the chance button 136 are illuminated. Provided that the chance button lamp 138, a. In addition, a lower plate full tank sensor (not shown) that detects that the lower plate 128 is full is provided.

  The game board 700 has a game area 124 on the front surface, and is detachably attached to the main body 104 using a predetermined fixing member so as to face the space 114 of the main body 104. The game area 124 can be observed from the opening after the game board 700 is mounted on the main body 104. The detailed structure of the game board 700 will be described later.

  The launching device 110 is attached to the lower side of the main body 104, and a launching rod 146 that rotates when the ball launching handle 134 is operated by the player, and a launching rod 148 that strikes the game ball at the tip of the launching rod 146. .

<Back>
FIG. 2 is an external view of the pachinko machine 100 of FIG. 1 viewed from the back side. The upper part of the back surface of the pachinko machine 100 has an opening that opens upward, a ball tank 150 for temporarily storing game balls, and a lower part of the ball tank 150 that is positioned below the ball tank 150. A tank rail 154 is provided for guiding a ball passing through the formed communication hole and dropping to the dispensing device 152 located on the right side of the back surface.

  The payout device 152 is formed of a cylindrical member, and includes a payout motor, a sprocket, and a payout sensor (not shown) inside. The sprocket is configured to be rotatable by a payout motor. The sprocket that temporarily passes through the tank rail 154 and flows down into the payout device 152 is temporarily retained, and the payout motor is driven to rotate by a predetermined angle. Thus, the temporarily accumulated game balls are sent one by one downward to the payout device 152.

  The payout sensor is a sensor for detecting the passage of the game ball sent out by the sprocket. When the game ball is passing, either a high signal or a low signal is passed. Either the high signal or the low signal is output to the payout controller 600. The game ball that has passed through the payout sensor passes through a ball rail (not shown) and reaches the upper plate 126 disposed on the front side of the pachinko machine 100. The pachinko machine 100 has this configuration. To pay out the ball to the player.

  On the left side of the payout device 152 in the figure, a main board case 158 that houses the main board 156 that constitutes the main control section 300 that performs control processing for the entire game, and control related to effects based on the processing information generated by the main control section 300 The first sub-board case 162 that houses the first sub-board 160 that constitutes the first sub-control unit 400 that performs processing, and the second sub-board that performs control processing related to effects based on the processing information generated by the first sub-control unit 400. An error release switch that constitutes a second sub-board case 166 that houses the second sub-board 164 that constitutes the control unit 500, a payout control unit 600 that performs control processing related to the payout of game balls, and that releases an error by the operation of a game clerk Discharge board case 172 storing the payout board 170 having 168, launch base constituting the launch control unit 630 that performs control processing relating to the launch of the game ball A launch board case 176 that houses 174, a power control unit 660 that supplies power to various electrical gaming machines, and a power switch 178 that turns the power on and off by the operation of a game store clerk and an RWM clear by being operated when the power is turned on A power board case 184 that houses a power board 182 that includes an RWM clear switch 180 that outputs a signal to the main controller 300, and a CR interface 186 that transmits and receives signals between the payout controller 600 and the card unit are provided. ing.

  FIG. 3 is a schematic front view of the game board 700 as viewed from the front. The transparent game board 702 of the game board 700 is provided with an outer rail 202 and an inner rail 204, and a game area 124 in which a game ball can roll is defined.

  An effect device 206 is disposed in the approximate center of the game area 124. The effect device 206 is provided with a decorative symbol display device 208 substantially in the center, and a normal symbol display device 210, a first special symbol display device 212, and a second special symbol display are provided at the lower right of the game area 124. A device 214, a normal symbol holding lamp 216, a first special symbol holding lamp 218, a second special symbol holding lamp 220, and a high-probability medium lamp 222 are provided. Hereinafter, the normal symbol may be referred to as “general symbol” and the special symbol may be referred to as “special symbol”. The effect device 206 operates an effect movable body (an oval launch unit, a logo swing unit 704a, a box box drop unit 706a, and an oval swing unit 706b), and the details will be described later.

  The decorative symbol display device 208 is a display device for performing various displays used for decorative symbols and effects. In the present embodiment, the decorative symbol display device 208 is constituted by a liquid crystal display device (Liquid Crystal Display). The decorative symbol display device 208 is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, but may be configured to display various effects and various game information. For example, a dot matrix display device, a 7-segment display device, an organic EL ( Other display devices including an electroluminescence display device, a reel (drum) display device, a leaf display device, a plasma display, and a projector may be employed.

  Further, the decorative symbol display device 208 includes a left symbol display area 208a, a middle symbol display area 208b, a right symbol display area 208c, an effect display area 208d, a special symbol 1 fourth symbol display region 208e, and a special symbol 2 fourth symbol display. The region 208f is configured. The left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display area 208c display different decorative symbols, and the effect display area 208d displays an image used for the effect. In addition, the special figure 1 4th symbol display area 208e displays the result of the special figure 1 variable game (to be described later), and the special figure 2 4th symbol display area 208f has the result of the special figure 2 variable game (to be described later). For example, “-” blinks during special figure variation game (during special figure variation), and “○” is displayed when the result of special figure variation game is winning, If the result of the special figure variation game is wrong, “×” is displayed. The positions and sizes of the display areas 208a to 208f can be freely changed within the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208.

  The general map display device 210 is a display device for displaying a general map, and is configured by a 7-segment LED in this embodiment. The first special figure display device 212 and the second special figure display device 214 are display devices for displaying special figures, and in the present embodiment, are constituted by 7 segment LEDs.

  The multi-purpose hold lamp 216 is a lamp for indicating the number of general-purpose variable games (details will be described later) that are on hold. In this embodiment, the general-purpose variable games are reserved up to a predetermined number (for example, two). It is possible to do. The first special figure hold lamp 218 and the second special figure hold lamp 220 are lamps for indicating the number of special figure variable games (details will be described later) that are being held. In this embodiment, the special figure variable games are displayed. It is possible to hold up to a predetermined number (for example, four). The high-probability medium lamp 222 is a lamp for indicating that the gaming state is a high probability state in which a big hit is likely to occur or a high probability state, and the gaming state is changed from a low probability state in which a big hit is unlikely to occur. Turns on when switching to the probability state, and turns off when switching from the high probability state to the low probability state.

  In addition, below the effect device 206, a predetermined ball entrance, for example, a general prize opening 226, a normal start port 228, a first special figure start port 230, a second special figure start port 232, A first variable winning opening 234 and a second variable winning opening 235 are provided.

  In this embodiment, a plurality of general winning holes 226 are arranged on the transparent game board 702, and when a predetermined ball detecting sensor (not shown) detects a ball entering the general winning holes 226 (general winning holes 226). ), The payout device 152 is driven to discharge a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of balls to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. The player can freely take out the balls discharged to the upper plate 126. With these configurations, the player can pay out the winning balls to the player based on winning. The ball that has entered the general winning opening 226 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side. In this embodiment, a ball to be paid out to a player as a consideration for winning may be referred to as a “prize ball”, and a ball lent out to a player may be referred to as “rental ball”. They are called “balls (game balls)”.

  The normal start port 228 is configured by a device called a gate or through chucker for determining whether or not a ball has passed a predetermined area of the game area 124. In this embodiment, the transparent game board 702 has a transparent game board 702. One is arranged on the right side. Unlike the ball that has entered the general winning opening 226, the ball that has passed through the usual starting port 228 is not discharged to the amusement island side. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that the ball has passed through the normal map starting port 228, the pachinko machine 100 starts a normal map variable game by the general map display device 210.

  In the present embodiment, only one first special figure starting port 230 is disposed at the center of the transparent game board 702. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the first special figure starting port 230, a payout device 152, which will be described later, is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, three) of balls is used as a prize ball for the upper plate 126. The special figure changing game by the first special figure display device 212 is started. The ball that has entered the first special figure starting port 230 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The second special figure starting port 232 is called an electric tulip (electric Chu), and in the present embodiment, only one is provided at the lower right of the transparent game board 702. The second special figure starting port 232 includes a wing member 232a that can be opened and closed to the left and right. When the wing member 232a is closed, it is impossible to enter a ball. When 210 hits and stops and displays the symbol, the blade member 232a opens and closes at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the second special figure starting port 232, the payout device 152 is driven and a predetermined number (for example, four) of balls is discharged to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. At the same time, the special figure variation game by the second special figure display device 214 is started. The ball that has entered the second special figure starting port 232 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The first variable winning opening 234 and the second variable winning opening 235 are called a large winning opening or an attacker, and in the present embodiment, they are respectively arranged below and below the center of the transparent game board 702. The first variable winning opening 234 and the second variable winning opening 235 have the same structure, and include door members 234a and 235a that can be freely opened and closed, and balls cannot be entered while the door members 234a and 235a are closed. When the special figure display device wins the special figure display game and the special symbol display device stops and displays the jackpot symbol, the door members 234a and 235a have a predetermined time interval (for example, an opening time of 29 seconds and a closing time of 1.5 seconds). Opening and closing at the number of times (for example, 15 times). In this embodiment, when the special figure 1 variable game is won, the door member 234a of the first variable winning opening 234 is opened and closed at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times, and the special figure 2 variable game is won. In this case, the door member 235a of the second variable prize opening 235 is opened and closed at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the first variable winning port 234 or the second variable winning port 235, the payout device 152 is driven to win a predetermined number (for example, 15 balls). It is discharged as a sphere into the upper plate 126. The balls that have entered the first variable winning opening 234 and the second variable winning opening 235 are guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the game island side.

  Further, a plurality of disc-shaped hitting direction changing members 236 called a windmill and a plurality of game nails 238 are arranged in the vicinity of these winning openings and start openings, and at the bottom of the inner rail 204, An out port 240 is provided for guiding a ball that has not won a prize or starting port to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharging it to the game island side.

  This pachinko machine 100 supplies the ball stored in the upper plate 126 by the player to the launch position of the launch rail, drives the launch motor with the strength corresponding to the operation amount of the player's ball launch handle 134, and launches The outer rail 202 and the inner rail 204 are passed by the spear 146 and the launcher 148 and are launched into the game area 124. Then, the ball that has reached the upper part of the game area 124 falls downward while changing the advancing direction by the hitting direction changing member 236, the game nail 238, etc., and the winning hole (the general winning hole 226, the first variable winning hole 234, the first 2 variable prize winning opening 235) or starting opening (first special figure starting opening 230, second special drawing starting opening 232), without winning any winning opening or starting opening, or ordinary opening The outlet 240 is reached only by passing through 228.

<Directing device 206>
Next, the rendering device 206 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. A warp device 242 and a stage 244 are arranged in the area where the game ball can roll on the front side of the stage device 206, and the stage movable body (small launch unit, logo swing) is placed in the area where the game ball cannot roll. Moving unit 704a, car box dropping unit 706a, oval swing unit 706b). In addition, a decorative symbol display device 208 and a shielding device 246 are disposed on the back side of the effect device 206. That is, in the effect device 206, the decorative symbol display device 208 and the shielding device 246 are located behind the warp device 242, the stage 244, and the effect movable body. Details of the effect movable body, the decorative symbol display device 208, and the shielding device 246 will be described later.

  The warp device 242 discharges the game balls that have entered the warp inlet 242a provided at the upper left of the effect device 206 to the stage 244 below the front surface of the effect device 206 from the warp outlet 242b. The stage 244 can roll a ball discharged from the warp outlet 242b, a ball that has been picked up by a nail of the game board 700, or the like, and the ball that has passed through the center of the stage 244 has a first special figure starting port 230. A special route 244a is provided to facilitate entry into the golf course.

<Control unit>
Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the pachinko machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. This figure shows a circuit block diagram of the control unit. The control unit of the pachinko machine 100 can be roughly classified into a main control unit 300 that controls the central part of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 300. A first sub-control unit 400 that controls the second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on a command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400, and a command transmitted by the main control unit 300 The payout control unit 600 that mainly controls the game ball payout, the launch control unit 630 that controls the launch of the game ball, and the power supply control unit 660 that controls the power supplied to the pachinko machine 100. Yes.

<Main control unit>
First, the main control unit 300 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, a ROM 306 for storing control programs and various data, and temporary data. RAM 308 for storing data, I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, counter timer 312 for measuring time and frequency, and WDT 314 for monitoring abnormalities in program processing are mounted. . Note that another storage device may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this is the same for the first sub-control unit 400 described later. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 316b as a system clock.

  In addition, the basic circuit 302 includes a counter circuit 318 used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535 each time a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 316a is received (this circuit includes two circuits). And a predetermined ball detection sensor, for example, a sensor that detects a game ball passing through each start port, winning port, variable winning port, front frame door opening sensor, and inner frame opening sensor. And a sensor circuit 322 for receiving signals output from various sensors 320 including a lower plate full sensor and outputting a comparison result with an amplification result or a reference voltage to the counter circuit 318 and the basic circuit 302, and a predetermined symbol display device For example, a drive circuit 324 for performing display control of the first special figure display device 212 and the second special figure display device 214, a predetermined symbol display device, A drive circuit 326 for performing display control of the general-purpose display device 210, and various status display units 328 (for example, a general-purpose reservation lamp 216, a first special figure reservation lamp 218, a second special figure reservation lamp 220, a high-probability medium A driving circuit 330 for performing display control of the lamp 222 and the like, a predetermined movable member, for example, a blade member 232a of the second special figure starting port 232, a door member 234a of the first variable winning port 234, and a second variable winning port. A drive circuit 334 for controlling various solenoids 332 for opening and closing the door member 235a of 235 is connected.

  When the ball detection sensor 320 detects that a ball has won the first special figure starting port 230, the sensor circuit 322 outputs a signal indicating that the ball has been detected to the counter circuit 318. Upon receiving this signal, the counter circuit 318 latches the value of the counter corresponding to the first special figure starting port 230 at that timing, and stores the latched value in the built-in counter value corresponding to the first special figure starting port 230. Store in the register. Similarly, when the counter circuit 318 receives a signal indicating that the second special figure starting port 232 has won a ball, the counter circuit 318 latches the value at the timing of the counter corresponding to the second special figure starting port 232. The latched value is stored in a built-in counter value storage register corresponding to the second special figure starting port 232.

  Further, an information output circuit 336 is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 is connected to an information input circuit 350 provided in an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via this information output circuit 336. The game information (for example, game state) of the machine 100 is output.

  Further, the main control unit 300 is provided with a voltage monitoring circuit 338 that monitors the voltage value of the power source supplied from the power source control unit 660 to the main control unit 300. The voltage monitoring circuit 338 is a voltage value of the power source. Is less than a predetermined value (9v in this embodiment), a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has decreased is output to the basic circuit 302.

  In addition, the main control unit 300 is provided with a start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. When an activation signal is input, game control is started (main control section main processing described later is started).

  The main control unit 300 includes an output interface for transmitting a command to the first sub-control unit 400 and an output interface for transmitting a command to the payout control unit 600. With this configuration, the first control unit 300 Communication with the sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 is enabled. Information communication between the main control unit 300 and the first sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 is one-way communication. The main control unit 300 sends commands and the like to the first sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600. The first sub control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 are configured such that signals such as commands cannot be transmitted to the main control unit 300.

<Sub control unit>
Next, the first sub control unit 400 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a basic circuit 402 that controls the entire first sub-control unit 400 mainly based on commands transmitted from the main control unit 300. The basic circuit 402 includes a CPU 404 and ROM 406 for storing control programs and various effects data, RAM 408 for temporarily storing data, I / O 410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and for measuring time, frequency, etc. The counter timer 412 is mounted. The CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 414 as a system clock. The ROM 406 may store the control program and various effect data in separate ROMs.

  The basic circuit 402 includes a sound source IC 416 for controlling the speaker 120 (and amplifier), a drive circuit 420 for controlling various lamps 418 (for example, the chance button lamp 138), and a shielding device 246. A drive circuit 432 for performing drive control, a shielding device sensor 430 that detects the current position of the shielding device 246, a chance button detection sensor 426 that detects pressing of the chance button 136, a shielding device sensor 430, and a chance button detection sensor The sensor circuit 428 that outputs the detection signal from the 426 to the basic circuit 402, and the image data stored in the ROM 406 based on the signal from the CPU 404 are read, and the display image is generated using the work area of the VRAM 436 to decorate A VDP 434 (image) that displays an image on the symbol display device 208. Are connected Oh and display processor), the.

  Next, the second sub control unit 500 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The second sub-control unit 500 includes a basic circuit 502 that receives the control command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400 via the input interface and controls the entire second sub-control unit 500 based on the control command. The basic circuit 502 includes a CPU 504, a RAM 508 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 510 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer for measuring time and frequency 512 is installed. The CPU 504 of the basic circuit 502 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 514 as a system clock, and controls a control program and data for controlling the entire second sub-control unit 500, and an image display A ROM 506 storing data and the like is provided.

  The basic circuit 502 includes a drive circuit 516 for controlling the driving of the effect movable body (the oval launch unit, the logo swing unit 704a, the box drop unit 706a, the oval swing unit 706b), and the effect movable body. Effect movable body sensor 424 for detecting the current position of the game, a sensor circuit 518 for outputting a detection signal from the effect movable body sensor 424 to the basic circuit 502, and a game board lamp drive for controlling the game board lamp 532 Lighting by serial communication between the circuit 530, the game table frame lamp drive circuit 540 for controlling the game table frame lamp 542, and the game board lamp drive circuit 530 and the game table frame lamp drive circuit 540 A serial communication control circuit 520 that performs control is connected.

<Discharge control unit, launch control unit, power supply control unit>
Next, the payout control unit 600, the launch control unit 630, and the power supply control unit 660 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The payout control unit 600 controls the payout motor 602 of the payout device 152 mainly based on a command signal or the like transmitted from the main control unit 300, and a prize ball or a rental ball based on a control signal output from the payout sensor 604 It is detected whether or not the payout has been completed, and communication with a card unit 608 provided separately from the pachinko machine 100 is performed via the interface unit 606.

  The launch control unit 630 outputs a control signal output from the payout control unit 600 to permit or stop the launch, or a launch intensity output circuit provided in the ball launch handle 134 to operate the ball launch handle 134 by the player. Control of the launch motor 632 that drives the launcher 146 and launcher 148, and control of the ball feeder 634 that supplies the launcher 110 with a ball from the upper plate 126 based on a control signal that indicates the launch intensity according to the amount. I do.

  The power control unit 660 converts the AC power supplied from the outside to the pachinko machine 100 into a DC voltage, converts it to a predetermined voltage, and controls each control unit such as the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400, the payout device 152, etc. Supply to each device. Further, the power supply control unit 660 supplies a power storage circuit (for example, a power supply circuit) for supplying power to a predetermined part (for example, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300) for a predetermined period (for example, 10 days) even after the external power supply is cut , Capacitor). In the present embodiment, a predetermined voltage is supplied from the power supply control unit 660 to the payout control unit 600 and the second sub control unit 500, and the main control unit 300, the second sub control unit 500, and the launch control unit are supplied from the payout control unit 600. Although a predetermined voltage is supplied to 630, the predetermined voltage may be supplied to each control unit and each device through another power supply path.

<Type of design>
Next, using FIGS. 5A to 5C, the first special symbol display device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, the decorative symbol display device 208, and the normal symbol display device 210 of the pachinko machine 100 are stopped and displayed. The types of special maps and general maps to be described will be described. FIG. 4A shows an example of the stop symbol form of the special figure.

  The special figure 1 variable game is started on the condition that the first start port sensor detects that the ball has entered the first special figure start port 230, and the ball has entered the second special figure start port 232 The special figure 2 variable game is started on the condition that the second start port sensor has detected. When the special figure 1 variable game is started, the first special symbol display device 212 performs “variable display of special figure 1” by repeating all lighting of seven segments and lighting of one central segment. In addition, when the special figure 2 variable game is started, the second special symbol display device 214 displays “fluctuation display of special figure 2” which repeats lighting of all seven segments and lighting of one central segment. Do. These “variation display of special figure 1” and “variation display of special figure 2” correspond to an example of the symbol fluctuation display according to the present invention.

  Then, when the variation time determined before the variation start of the special figure 1 (corresponding to the variation time referred to in the present invention) elapses, the first special symbol display device 212 stops and displays the special symbol form of the special figure 1. When the variation time determined before the start of variation 2 (this also corresponds to the variation time according to the present invention) has elapsed, the second special symbol display device 214 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special diagram 2.

  Therefore, from the start of “figure display of special figure 1” until the stop symbol form of special figure 1 is stopped, or after the start of “fluctuation display of special figure 2”, the stop symbol form of special figure 2 Until stop display corresponds to an example of the symbol variation stop display referred to in the present invention, hereinafter, after the “variable display of special figure 1 or 2” is started, the stop symbol form of special figure 1 or 2 is stopped and displayed. The series of displays up to is referred to as symbol variation stop display. As will be described later, the symbol variation stop display may be continuously performed a plurality of times. FIG. 10A shows 10 types of special drawings from “Special Figure A” to “Special Figure J” as stop symbol forms in the symbol variation stop display, and the white portions in the figure are turned off. The location of the segment to be displayed is shown, and the black portion indicates the location of the segment to be lit.

  “Special Figure A” is a 15 round (15R) special jackpot symbol, and “Special Figure B” is a 15R jackpot symbol. In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, as will be described later, the determination as to whether or not the big hit in the special figure variable game is made by lottery of hardware random numbers, and the decision as to whether or not it is a special big hit is made by lottery of software random numbers. The difference between the jackpot and the special jackpot is the difference in whether the probability of winning the jackpot is high (special jackpot) or low (jackpot) in the next special figure variation game. Hereinafter, a state having a high probability of winning the jackpot is referred to as a special figure high probability state, and a state having a low probability is referred to as a special figure low probability state. Moreover, after the 15R special jackpot game ends and after the 15R jackpot game ends, both shift to the time-saving state. Although the time reduction will be described in detail later, the state that shifts to the time reduction state is referred to as a normal high probability state, and the state that does not shift to the time reduction state is referred to as a normal low probability state. “Special figure A”, which is a 15R special jackpot symbol, is a special figure high probability normal figure high probability state, and “Special figure B”, which is a 15R jackpot symbol, is a special figure low probability ordinary figure high probability state. These “special chart A” and “special chart B” are symbols that give a relatively large profit amount to the player.

  “Special figure C” is a 2R jackpot symbol called sudden probability change, and is a special figure high probability normal figure high probability state. That is, “Special Figure C” is 2R compared to “Special Figure A” which is 15R. "Special figure D" is a 2R jackpot symbol called sudden time reduction, and is a special figure low probability normal figure high probability state. That is, “Special Figure D” is 2R compared to “Special Figure B” which is 15R.

  “Special figure E” is a 2R jackpot symbol called hidden probability change, and is a special figure high probability normal figure low probability state. "Special figure F" is a 2R jackpot symbol suddenly called normal, and is a special figure low probability normal figure low probability state. These “special drawing E” and “special drawing F” are both 2R and are in a state in which they do not shift to the time-saving state.

  "Special figure G" is a first small hit symbol, and "Special figure H" is a second small hit symbol, both of which are in a special figure low probability normal figure low probability state. The small hit here is equivalent to the same short hit big hit with 2R. That is, “Special Figure G” and “Special Figure H” are in the same state as “Special Figure F”, but the effects displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 are different in both cases. By providing “G”, “Special Figure H”, and “Special Figure F”, the interest of the game is enhanced. In addition, “Special Figure I” is a first off symbol, and “Special Figure J” is a second off symbol, and the profit amount given to the player is a relatively small profit amount.

  In the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, symbols other than “Special Figure A” are prepared as 15R special jackpot symbols, and the same applies to other symbols such as 15R jackpot symbols.

  FIG. 5B shows an example of a decorative design. There are 10 types of decoration patterns of the present embodiment: “Decoration 1” to “Decoration 10”. The first start port sensor detects that a ball has won the first special figure start port 230 or the second special view start port 232, that is, the ball has entered the first special view start port 230; or On the condition that the second start port sensor detects that a ball has entered the second special symbol start port 232, the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display of the decorative symbol display device 208 are displayed. Displayed in the order of “decoration 1” → “decoration 2” → “decoration 3” →... “Decoration 9” → “decoration 10” → “decoration 1” →... “Decoration display of decorative pattern” is performed. When the 15R jackpot of “Special Figure B” is notified, a symbol combination (for example, “decoration 1—decoration 1—decoration”) corresponding to the 15R jackpot corresponding to the 15R jackpot is displayed in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. 1 ”or“ decoration 2—decoration 2—decoration 2 ”). When the 15R special jackpot of “special drawing A” is notified, a combination of three symbols of the same odd number of decorative symbols (for example, “decoration 3—decoration 3—decoration 3” or “decoration 7—decoration 7—decoration 7”). Etc.) is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, the 2R jackpot called “hidden probability change” of “Special Figure E”, the 2R jackpot called “Special Figure F” suddenly, or the first small hit of “Special Figure G”, “Special Figure H” When notifying the second small hit, “decoration 1-decoration 2—decoration 3” is stopped and displayed. Furthermore, in order to notify the 2R jackpot called “sudden change” of “special drawing C” or the 2R jackpot called “sudden time reduction of“ special drawing D ”,“ decoration 1-decoration 3—decoration 5 ” Stop display.

  On the other hand, when notifying the first deviation of “Special Figure I” and the second deviation of “Special Figure J”, the symbol combination other than the symbol combination shown in FIG. 5B is stopped in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. indicate.

  FIG.5 (c) shows an example of the usual stop display symbol. In the present embodiment, there are two types of stoppage display modes for ordinary maps: “general diagram A” which is a winning symbol and “general symbol B” which is a missed symbol. Based on the fact that the above-mentioned gate sensor has detected that a sphere has passed through the general-purpose start opening 228, the normal symbol display device 210 repeats all lighting of the seven segments and lighting of the central one segment. Perform a “normal change display”. Then, when notifying the winning of the common figure variable game, the “normal figure A” is stopped and displayed, and when notifying the usual figure variable game, the “normal figure B” is stopped and displayed. Also in FIG. 6C, the white portions in the figure indicate the locations of the segments that are turned off, and the black portions indicate the locations of the segments that are turned on.

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

  As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal is input executes a main control unit main process according to a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306 after resetting by a reset interrupt.

  In step S101, initial setting 1 is performed. In this initial setting 1, setting of a stack initial value (temporary setting) to the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304, setting of an interrupt mask, initial setting of the I / O 310, initial setting of various variables stored in the RAM 308, to the WDT 314 The operation is permitted and the initial value is set. In the present embodiment, a numerical value corresponding to 32.8 ms is set in WDT 314 as an initial value. In step S103, the value of the counter of WDT 314 is cleared and time measurement by WDT 314 is restarted.

  In step S105, whether or not the low voltage signal is on, that is, the voltage value of the power supply that the voltage monitoring circuit 338 supplies from the power supply control unit 660 to the main control unit 300 is a predetermined value (in this embodiment, 9v), it is monitored whether or not a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has dropped is output. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when the CPU 304 detects that the power supply is cut off), the process returns to step S103, and when the low voltage signal is off (when the CPU 304 does not detect that the power supply is cut off), the step is performed. The process proceeds to S107. Even when the predetermined value (9 V) is not yet reached immediately after the power is turned on, the process returns to step S103, and step S105 is repeatedly executed until the supply voltage becomes equal to or higher than the predetermined value.

  In step S107, initial setting 2 is performed. In this initial setting 2, a process for setting a numerical value for determining a cycle for executing a main control unit timer interrupt process, which will be described later, in the counter timer 312 and a predetermined port of the I / O 310 (for example, a test output port, A process of outputting a clear signal from the output port to the first sub control unit 400, a setting for permitting writing to the RAM 308, and the like are performed.

  In step S109, it is determined whether or not to return to the state before the power interruption (before power interruption). ) Proceeds to an initialization process (step S113).

  Specifically, first, a RAM clear signal transmitted when a store clerk or the like of an amusement store operates the RWM clear switch 180 provided on the power supply board is turned on (indicates that there has been an operation). That is, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear is necessary. If the RAM clear signal is on (when the RAM clear is necessary), the process proceeds to step S113 to set the basic circuit 302 to the initial state. On the other hand, when the RAM clear signal is OFF (when the RAM clear is not necessary), the power status information stored in the power status storage area provided in the RAM 308 is read, and the power status information is information indicating suspend. It is determined whether or not. If the power status information is not information indicating suspend, the process proceeds to step S113 to set the basic circuit 302 to an initial state. If the power status information is information indicating suspend, a predetermined area of the RAM 308 is set. A checksum is calculated by adding all the 1-byte data stored in (for example, all areas) to a 1-byte register whose initial value is 0, and the calculated checksum results in a specific value (for example, 0) (whether or not the checksum result is normal). When the checksum result is a specific value (eg, 0) (when the checksum result is normal), the process proceeds to step S111 to return to the state before the power interruption, and the checksum result is a specific value. If the value is other than 0 (for example, 0) (if the result of the checksum is abnormal), the process proceeds to step S113 to set the pachinko machine 100 to the initial state. Similarly, when the power status information indicates information other than “suspend”, the process proceeds to step S113.

  In step S111, power recovery processing is performed. In this power recovery process, the value of the stack pointer stored in the stack pointer save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power interruption is read and reset to the stack pointer (this setting). In addition, the value of each register stored in the register save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power interruption is read out and reset in each register, and then the interrupt permission is set. Thereafter, as a result of the CPU 304 executing the control program based on the reset stack pointer and registers, the pachinko machine 100 returns to the state when the power is turned off. That is, the processing is resumed from the instruction next to the instruction (predetermined in step S115) performed immediately before branching to the timer interrupt process (described later) immediately before the power interruption. A RAM 308 mounted on the basic circuit 302 in the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 4 is provided with a transmission information storage area. In step S111, a power recovery command is set in the transmission information storage area. This power recovery command is a command indicating that the power has been restored to the state at the time of power-off, and is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 in step S233 in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300 described later.

  In step S113, initialization processing is performed. In this initialization process, interrupt prohibition setting, stack initial value setting to the stack pointer (this setting), initialization of all storage areas of the RAM 308, and the like are performed. Further, here, a normal return command is set in the transmission information storage area provided in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300. This normal return command is a command indicating that the initialization process (step S113) of the main control unit 300 has been performed, and in the same way as the power recovery command, in step S233 in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300, 1 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400.

  In step S115, after setting for prohibition of interruption, a basic random number initial value update process is performed. In this basic random number initial value update process, two initial value generation random number counters for generating the initial values of the ordinary figure winning random number counter and the special figure random value counter, the ordinary figure timer random number value, and the special figure timer, respectively. Two random number counters for generating each random value are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as a normal timer random number value is 0 to 100, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a normal timer random value provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. Other initial value generation random number counters and random number counters are similarly updated. Note that the initial value generation random number counter is also updated in step S207 described later. The main control unit 300 repeatedly executes the process of step S115 except during a timer interrupt process that starts every predetermined period.

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

  The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, about once every 2 ms), and the main control unit timer interrupt is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. The process is started at a predetermined cycle. In step S201, a timer interrupt start process is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving each register value of the CPU 304 to the stack area is performed.

  In step S203, the WDT is periodically updated (so that the WDT interrupt does not occur (so as not to detect a processing abnormality) so that the count value of the WDT 314 exceeds the initial setting value (32.8 ms in the present embodiment). In the embodiment, the restart is performed once every about 2 ms, which is the period of the main control unit timer interrupt.

  In step S205, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port state update process, the detection signals of various sensors 320 including the above-mentioned front frame door open sensor, inner frame open sensor, lower pan full sensor, and various ball detection sensors are input via the input port of the I / O 310. The input is monitored for the presence or absence of a detection signal, and stored in a signal state storage area provided for each of the various sensors 320 in the RAM 308. If the detection signal of the sphere detection sensor is described as an example, information on the presence / absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected in the timer interruption process (about 4 ms before) is stored in the RAM 308 for each sphere detection sensor. This information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area partitioned and stored in the RAM 308 in the previous detection signal storage area partitioned for each sphere detection sensor, and the previous timer interrupt processing (about 2 ms before) ) Is read from the current detection signal storage area provided for each sphere detection sensor in the RAM 308, and this information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area described above. To remember. Further, the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected this time is stored in the above-described current detection signal storage area.

  Further, in step S205, the information on the presence or absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor stored in each storage area of the above-mentioned detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area is compared. It is determined whether or not the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in the ball detection sensor matches the winning determination pattern information. This main control unit timer interrupt process that is repeatedly started at a very short interval of about 2 ms while one game ball passes one ball detection sensor is started several times. For this reason, every time the main control unit timer interrupt process is activated, in step S205 described above, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is confirmed. As a result, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is stored in each of the detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area. That is, when the game ball starts to pass through the ball detection sensor, there is no detection signal before, a previous detection signal, and a current detection signal. In the present embodiment, in consideration of erroneous detection of the sphere detection sensor and noise, it is determined that there is a prize when the detection signal is stored twice continuously after no detection signal. The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 4 stores winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is no previous detection signal, that there is a previous detection signal, and that there is a current detection signal). In this step S205, information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in each sphere detection sensor is predetermined winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, no previous detection signal, previous detection signal, current detection signal present). In the case of the general winning port 226, the first variable winning port 234, the second variable winning port 235, the first special figure starting port 230, and the second special figure starting port 232 It is determined that there has been a ball entry or a normal start port 228 has passed. In other words, it is determined that there has been a winning at these winning ports 226, 234, 235 and the starting ports 230, 232, 228. For example, when the information on the presence / absence of the detection signals for the past three matches with the above-described winning determination pattern information in the general winning opening sensor for detecting the winning at the general winning opening 226, there is a winning at the general winning opening 226. If the information on the presence / absence of detection signals for the past three times does not match the above-described winning determination pattern information, the subsequent general winnings are performed. The process branches to the subsequent process without performing the process associated with winning the prize to the mouth 226. Note that the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 stores winning determination clear pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is a detection signal before the previous time, no previous detection signal, and no current detection signal). After it is determined that there has been a single win, it is not determined that there has been a win until the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times matches the winning determination clear pattern information in each ball detection sensor, and the winning determination is cleared. If it matches the pattern information, it is next determined whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information.

  In step S207 and step S209, basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing are performed. In these basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing, the value of the initial value generation random number counter performed in step S115 is updated, and then the normal winning random number value used in the main control unit 300, Two random number counters for generating the special figure 1 random value and the special figure 2 random value are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as a random number value for a normal winning number is 0 to 100, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a normal winning random number value provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. If it is determined that the random number counter has made one round as a result of adding 1 to the acquired value, the value of the initial value generating random number counter corresponding to each random number counter is acquired and stored in the storage area of the random number counter. set. For example, a value is acquired from a random number counter for generating a regular winning random number that fluctuates in a numerical range of 0 to 100, and a result obtained by adding 1 to the acquired value is stored in a predetermined initial value storage area provided in the RAM 308. If the value is equal to the previously set initial value (for example, 7), the value is acquired as an initial value from the initial value generation random number counter corresponding to the random number counter for generating the random number for winning the normal number, The initial value set this time is stored in the above-described initial value storage area in order to determine that the random number counter for generating the winning random number value has made one round next time, in addition to setting it in the random number counter for generating the winning random value Keep it. Further, apart from the above-described initial value storage area for determining that the random number counter for generating the random number for winning the normal signal has made one round next, it is determined that the random number counter for generating the special figure random number has made one round. An initial value storage area is provided in the RAM 308. In the present embodiment, the counter for acquiring the random number value of FIG. 1 and the counter for acquiring the random value of FIG. 2 are separately provided, but the same counter may be used.

  In step S211, effect random number update processing is performed. In this effect random number update process, a random number counter for generating an effect random number used by the main control unit 300 is updated.

  In step S213, timer update processing is performed. In this timer update processing, the normal symbol display symbol update timer for timing the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped on the normal symbol display device 210, and the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 212 are timed. Special symbol 1 display symbol update timer for performing, special symbol 2 display symbol update timer for measuring the time for the symbol to be changed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 214, a predetermined winning effect time, a predetermined opening time Various timers including a timer for measuring a predetermined closing time, a predetermined end effect period, and the like are updated.

  In step S215, winning prize counter update processing is performed. In this winning opening counter updating process, when winning holes 226, 234 and starting holes 230, 232, 228 are won, the RAM 308 stores the winning ball number storage area provided for each winning hole or for each starting hole. The value is read out, 1 is added, and the original prize ball number storage area is set.

  In step S217, a winning acceptance process is performed. In this winning acceptance process, it is determined whether or not there has been a winning at the first special figure starting port 230, the second special figure starting port 232, the ordinary drawing starting port 228, the first variable winning port 234, and the second variable winning port 235. To do. Here, the determination is made using the determination result of whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information in step S203. When a winning is made at the first special figure starting port 230 and the corresponding reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, the value is stored in the special counter value storage register of the counter circuit 318. And a value from the random number counter for generating the special figure 1 random value as a special figure 1 random value and storing it in the corresponding random value storage area. When a winning is made to the second special figure starting port 232 and the corresponding reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, the value is sent from the winning counter value storage register of the counter circuit 318 to the special figure 2 winning random number value. And a value from the random number counter for generating the special figure 2 random value as a special figure 2 random value and storing it in the corresponding random value storage area. If there is a win at the general figure starting port 228 and the corresponding reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, the value is obtained as a normal figure winning random number value from the random number counter for generating the normal figure winning random number value. Store in the corresponding random value storage area. When a winning is made at the first variable winning opening 234 and the second variable winning opening 235, a ball enters the first variable winning opening 234 and the second variable winning opening 235 in the winning storage area for the variable winning opening. Stores information indicating that this has occurred.

  In step S219, a payout request number transmission process is performed. Note that the output schedule information and the payout request information output to the payout control unit 600 are composed of, for example, 1 byte, strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bit 6 Power-on information (if turned on, indicates that this is the first command transmission after power-on), bits 4-5 indicate the current processing type for encryption (0-3), and bits 0-3 indicate encryption The number of payout requests after processing is shown.

  In step S221, a normal state update process is performed. This normal state update process performs one of a plurality of processes corresponding to the normal state. For example, in the normal state update process in the middle of the normal symbol display (the above-described general symbol display symbol update timer value is 1 or more), the 7-segment LED constituting the normal symbol display device 210 is repeatedly turned on and off. Turns off drive control. By performing this control, the normal symbol display device 210 performs a usual fluctuation display (ordinary figure fluctuation game).

  Also, in the normal state update process at the timing when the normal symbol change display time has elapsed (the timing when the value of the general symbol display symbol update timer has changed from 1 to 0), if the hit flag is on, the win symbol is displayed. The normal symbol display device 210 is controlled so that the 7-segment LED constituting the normal symbol display device 210 is turned on / off, and when the hit flag is off, the normal symbol display device 210 is configured to be in the off symbol display mode. 7 segment LED on / off drive control is performed. Further, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with a setting area for performing various settings in various processes, not limited to the normal state update process. Here, the above-described lighting / extinguishing drive control is performed, and the setting area is set to indicate that the normal stop display is being performed. By performing this control, the normal symbol display device 210 determines the symbol of either the winning symbol (the common symbol A shown in FIG. 5C) or the off symbol (the common symbol B shown in FIG. 5C). Display. Thereafter, information indicating the stop period is set in a storage area of a normal stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 msec). With this setting, the symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the player is notified of the result of the normal game.

  Further, if the result of the usual figure variable game is a hit, the usual figure hit flag is turned on as will be described later. When the usual figure hit flag is on, in the usual figure state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (when the usual figure stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), The normal operation is set in the setting area, and the blade member 232a is opened to the solenoid (332) for opening and closing the blade member 232a of the second special figure starting port 232 for a predetermined opening period (for example, 2 seconds). And a signal indicating the open period is set in the storage area of the blade open time management timer provided in the RAM 308.

  In the usual state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the value of the blade opening time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), the blade member has a predetermined closing period (for example, 500 milliseconds). A signal for holding the blade member in the closed state is output to the opening / closing drive solenoid 332, and information indicating the closing period is set in the storage area of the blade closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308.

  Further, in the normal state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined closing period ends (when the value of the blade closing time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), the non-operating state is set in the setting area of the RAM 308. To do. Furthermore, if the result of the usual figure fluctuation game is out, the usual figure out flag is turned on as will be described later. When the off-normal flag is on, the normal state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period described above ends (the timing at which the normal stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0) In the setting area of the RAM 308, normal operation inactive is set. In the general state update process in the case where the general map is not operating, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step S223.

  In step S223, a general drawing related lottery process is performed. In this general map-related lottery process, the open / close control of the general map variable game and the second special map start port 232 is not performed (the state of the general map is not in operation), and the pending general map variable game is not held. When the number is 1 or more, it is decided whether to win or not to win the result of the variable figure game by random lottery based on the random number value stored in the random number value storage area. When the winning judgment is made and the winning is made, the winning flag provided in the RAM 308 is set to ON. If unsuccessful, turn off the winning flag. Regardless of the result of the hit determination, next, the value of the random number counter for generating the normal figure timer random value is acquired as the normal figure timer random number value, and a plurality of fluctuation times are obtained based on the acquired general figure timer random number value. One time is selected for variably displaying the normal map on the general map display device 210, and this variable display time is stored as a normal map variable display time in a general map variable time storage area provided in the RAM 308. In addition, the number of pending general figure variable games is stored in the usual figure pending number storage area provided in the RAM 308, and from the number of pending custom figure variable games each time a hit determination is made. The value obtained by subtracting 1 is re-stored in the usual figure number-of-holds storage area. Also, the random number value used for the hit determination is deleted.

Next, the special figure state update process for each of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 is performed. First, the special figure state update process (the special figure 2 state update process) for the special figure 2 is performed (step S225). In the special figure 2 state update process, one of the following eight processes is performed in accordance with the state of the special figure 2. For example, in the special figure 2 state update process in the middle of the special figure 2 fluctuation display (the value of the above-mentioned special figure 2 display symbol update timer is 1 or more), Performs lighting / extinguishing drive control that repeatedly turns off. By performing this control, the second special symbol display device 214 performs the variable display of the special figure 2 (special figure 2 variable game).
In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the rotation start setting transmission process is to be executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the above-described transmission information storage area, and the process ends.

  In the special figure 2 state update process starting at the timing when the special figure 2 variable display time has elapsed (the timing when the value of the special figure 2 display symbol update timer has changed from 1 to 0), any one of special figures A to J Performs a fixed display of one symbol. After that, information indicating the stop period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 milliseconds). With this setting, the specially displayed special figure 2 is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the result of the special figure 2 variable game is notified to the player. In addition, if the time reduction number stored in the time reduction number storage unit provided in the RAM 308 is 1 or more, 1 is subtracted from the time reduction number. If not (details will be described later), the time reduction flag is turned off. Further, the hourly flag is also turned off during the big hit game (in the special game state).

  Further, the special transmission information indicating that the rotation stop setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the above-described transmission information storage area, and the design for stopping the variable display is shown in FIG. The special figure 2 identification information indicating the presence is additionally stored in the RAM 308 as information to be included in command data, which will be described later, and the processing is terminated.

  If the result of the special figure 2 variable game is a big hit, the big hit flag is turned on as will be described later. When the jackpot flag is on, in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (the timing when the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the RAM 308 In the setting area, the special figure 2 is in operation and waits for a predetermined winning effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, a period during which an image for notifying the player that the big win by the decorative symbol display device 208 is started is displayed. Therefore, information indicating the winning effect period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the winning effect setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  Further, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined winning effect period ends (the timing when the value of the special figure 2 standby time management timer changes from 1 to 0), a predetermined release period (for example, 29 seconds) Alternatively, the door member 235a of the second variable prize opening 235 is detected until a game ball of a predetermined number of balls (for example, the maximum count number) is detected in the second variable prize opening 235 (see FIG. 1 is the first variable prize opening 234). A signal for holding the door member 235a (the door member 234a in FIG. 1) in an open state is output to the solenoid (332) for opening / closing driving of the door member 234a of the first variable prize winning opening 234. The information indicating the opening period is set in the storage area of the door opening time management timer provided in the RAM 308. In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening release setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  In the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the door opening time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the predetermined closing period (for example, 1.5 seconds) The door member 235a (the special figure 1 is the door member 234a) is provided to the solenoid (332) for opening and closing the door member 235a of the second variable prize opening 235 (the special figure 1 is the door member 234a of the first variable prize opening 234). A signal for holding the closed state is output, and information indicating the closing period is set in the storage area of the door closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308. In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening closing setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  Further, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts and closes the opening / closing control of the door member a predetermined number of times, the jackpot by the decorative symbol display device 208 is ended for a predetermined end effect period (for example, 3 seconds). In order to set so as to wait for a period during which an image for informing the player of the image is displayed, information indicating the effect standby period is set in the storage area of the effect standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Also, if the normal probability change flag is set to ON, the number of hours (for example, 100 times) is set in the hour / hour number storage unit provided in the RAM 308 and the RAM 308 is provided at the same time as the end of the jackpot game. Turn on the short time flag. If the usual time probability variation flag is set to OFF, the time reduction number is not set in the time reduction number storage unit, and the time reduction flag is not turned ON. The short time here means that the pachinko machine is in an advantageous state for the player in order to shorten the time from the end of the big hit in the special figure variable game to the start of the next big hit. If the short time flag is set to ON at this time, it is a normal high probability state. There is a higher probability of hitting a general-purpose variable game in the high-probability state than in the low-probability state. In addition, the fluctuation time of the normal figure variable game and the fluctuation time of the special figure variable game are shorter in the normal figure high probability state than in the normal figure low probability state. Further, in the normal high probability state, the opening time in one opening of the pair of blade members 232a of the second special start port 232 tends to be longer than in the normal low probability state. In addition, the pair of blade members 232a are more likely to open in the normal high probability state than in the normal low probability state. In addition, as described above, the hourly flag is set to off during the big hit game (in the special game state). Therefore, the normal low probability state is maintained during the jackpot game. This is because, if the game is in a high probability state during the jackpot game, the second number of game balls before the predetermined number of game balls enter the first variable winning port 234 or the second variable winning port 235 during the jackpot game. To solve this, there is a problem that many game balls enter the special figure starting port 232 and the number of game balls that can be acquired during the jackpot increases, resulting in an increase in euphoria. It is.

  Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the end effect setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  Also, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined end production period ends (when the production standby time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the special figure 2 is not activated in the setting area of the RAM 308. Set medium. Further, if the result of the special figure 2 variable game is out of the way, the off flag is turned on as will be described later. In the case where the miss flag is on, even in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period described above ends (the timing when the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), In the setting area of the RAM 308, special figure 2 inactive is set. In the special figure 2 state update process when the special figure 2 is not in operation, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step S227.

  Subsequently, special figure state update processing (special figure 1 state update process) for special figure 1 is performed (step S227). In the special figure 1 state update process, each process described in the special figure 2 state update process is performed according to the state of the special figure 1. Each process performed in the special figure 1 state update process is the same as the process in which “special figure 2” in the contents described in the special figure 2 state update process is replaced with “special figure 1”. Omitted. The order of the special figure 2 state update process and the special figure 1 state update process may be reversed.

  When the special figure state update process in step S225 and step S227 is completed, a special figure related lottery process for each of special figure 1 and special figure 2 is performed. Also here, first, a special drawing related lottery process for special figure 2 (a special drawing 2 related lottery process) is performed (step S229), and then a special drawing related lottery process for special figure 1 (a special drawing 1 related lottery process). ) Is performed (step S231). Also for these special drawing related lottery processes, the main control unit 300 performs the special figure 2 related lottery processing before the special figure 1 related lottery processing, so that the special figure 2 variable game start condition and the special figure 1 fluctuation Even if the game start conditions are satisfied at the same time, since the special figure 2 variable game is changing first, the special figure 1 variable game does not start changing. Further, the notification of the result of the jackpot determination of the special figure variable game by the decorative symbol display device 208 is performed by the first sub-control unit 400, and the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning at the second special figure starting port 232 is notified. However, it is performed in preference to the notification of the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning at the first special figure starting port 230.

  In step S233, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. The output schedule information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits, for example, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bits 11 to 14 are Command type (In this embodiment, command types such as basic command, symbol variation start command, symbol variation stop command, winning effect start command, end effect start command, jackpot round number designation command, power recovery command, RAM clear command are specified. Possible information), bits 0 to 10 are composed of command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type).

  Specifically, the strobe information is turned on and off in the command transmission process described above. If the command type is a symbol variation start command, information indicating the value of the 15R jackpot flag or 2R jackpot flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the timer number selected in the special figure related lottery process, etc. is included in the command data. In the case of the symbol variation stop command, the value of the 15R jackpot flag, 2R jackpot flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, etc. are included. In the case of a jackpot round number designation command, the value of the special variation probability flag, the number of jackpot rounds, and the like are included. When the command type indicates a basic command, the device information in the command data, the presence / absence of winning at the first special figure starting port 230, the presence / absence of winning at the second special figure starting port 232, the first variable winning port 234 (or Including the presence or absence of winning in the second variable winning opening 235).

  In the first sub-control unit 400, it is possible to determine the production control according to the change of the game control in the main control unit 300 by the command type included in the received output schedule information, and it is included in the output schedule information. Based on the information of the command data, the contents of effect control can be determined.

  In step S235, an external output signal setting process is performed. In this external output signal setting process, the game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to the information input circuit 350 separate from the pachinko machine 100 via the information output circuit 336.

  In step S237, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, the signal states of the various sensors stored in the signal state storage area in step S205 are read, and the presence or absence of a predetermined error, for example, the presence or absence of a front frame door opening error or the presence or absence of a full tray error is monitored. When the front frame door opening error or the lower pan full error is detected, the transmission information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 includes device information indicating the presence or absence of the front frame door opening error or the lower pan full error. Set. Further, various solenoids 332 are driven to control the opening / closing of the second special figure starting port 232 and the first variable winning port 234 (or the second variable winning port 235), and via the display circuits 324, 326, 330. Display data to be output to the normal symbol display device 210, the first special symbol display device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, the various status display units 328, and the like is set in the output port of the I / O 310. Further, the output schedule information set in the payout request number transmission process (step S219) is output to the first sub-control unit 400 via the output port (I / O 310).

  In step S239, it is monitored whether or not the low voltage signal is on. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when power supply cutoff is detected), the process proceeds to step S243, and when the low voltage signal is off (when power supply cutoff is not detected), the process proceeds to step S241.

  In step S241, timer interrupt end processing is performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S201 is set in each original register, interrupt permission is set, and the like, and then the process returns to the main process of the main control unit.

  On the other hand, in step S243, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 as return data, and power-off processing such as initialization of input / output ports is performed. Then, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit described above.

<Processing of First Sub-Control Unit 400>
Next, processing of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described using FIG. FIG. 5A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 5B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 5C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 4D is a flowchart of the image control process of the first sub control unit 400.

  First, in step S301 in FIG. 9A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S301. In this initialization processing, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed. In step S303, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more. This process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10, and when the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S305. In step S305, 0 is substituted into the timer variable.

  In step S307, command processing is performed. The CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 determines whether a command has been received from the main control unit 300. In step S309, effect control processing is performed. For example, when there is a new command in step S307, processing such as reading effect data corresponding to the command from the ROM 406 is performed, and when update of the effect data is necessary, effect data update processing is performed.

  If it is detected in step S311 that the chance button has been pressed, the effect data updated in step S309 is changed to effect data corresponding to the press of the chance button. In step S313, if there is a command to VDP 434 in the effect data read in step S309, this command is output to VDP 434 (details will be described later).

  In step S315, if there is a command to the sound source IC 416 in the effect data read in step S309, this command is output to the sound source IC 416. In step S317, if there is a command to the various lamps 418 in the effect data read in step S309, this command is output to the drive circuit 420.

  In step S319, if there is a command to the shielding device 246 in the effect data read in step S309, this command is output to the drive circuit 432. In step S321, when there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub control unit 500 in the effect data read in step S309, the control command is set to be output, and the process returns to step S303.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described using FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 300. In step S401 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 408.

  Next, the first sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms), and the timer interrupt process is performed by using the timer interrupt as a trigger. Execute in the cycle.

  In step S501 of the first sub-control unit timer interrupt process, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S303 in the first sub-control unit main process, and the original timer variable storage area is stored. To do. Therefore, in step S303, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S503 of the first sub control unit timer interrupt process, a control command is transmitted to the second sub control unit 500 set in step S319, an effect random number value is updated, and the like.

  Next, the image control process in step S313 in the main process of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the flow of image control processing.

  In step S601, an instruction to transfer image data is issued. Here, the CPU 404 first swaps the designation of the display areas A and B in the VRAM 436. As a result, an image of one frame stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the decorative design display device 208. Next, the CPU 404 sets ROM coordinates (transfer source address of the ROM 406), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of the VRAM 436) and the like in the attribute register of the VDP 434 based on the position information table and the like, and then the image from the ROM 406 to the VRAM 436. Set an instruction to start data transfer. The VDP 434 transfers the image data from the ROM 406 to the VRAM 436 based on the command set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 436 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 404.

  In step S603, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal from the VDP 434 is input. If a transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S605. If not, a transfer end interrupt signal is input. Wait for it. In step S605, parameters are set based on the production scenario configuration table and attribute data. Here, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 436 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 436 in step S601, the CPU 404 has information on the image data constituting the display image (coordinate axis and image size of the VRAM 436). , VRAM coordinates (arrangement coordinates, etc.) are instructed to the VDP 434. The VDP 434 sets parameters according to attributes based on instructions stored in the attribute register.

  In step S607, a drawing instruction is performed. In this drawing instruction, the CPU 404 instructs the VDP 434 to start drawing an image. The VDP 434 starts drawing an image in the frame buffer in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 404.

  In step S609, it is determined whether or not a generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 434 based on the end of image drawing is input. If a generation end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S611. If not, the generation end interrupt signal is determined. Wait for input. In step S611, a scene display counter that is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 408 and counts how many scene images have been generated is incremented (+1), and the process ends.

<Processing of Second Sub-Control Unit 500>
Next, the processing of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 7B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 8C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500.

  First, in step S701 in FIG. 9A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S701. In this initialization processing, initial setting of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 508, and the like are performed. In step S703, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10. When the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S705.

  In step S705, 0 is assigned to the timer variable. In step S707, command processing is performed. The CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 determines whether a command has been received from the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. In step S709, an effect control process is performed. For example, if there is a new command in step S707, the effect data corresponding to this command is read from the ROM 506, and if the effect data needs to be updated, the effect data is updated.

  In step S <b> 711, if there is a command from the first sub-control unit 400 to the game board lamp 532 or the game table frame lamp 542, this command is output to the serial communication control circuit 520. In step S713, if there is a command from the first sub-control unit 400 to the effect movable body (small format launch unit, logo swing unit 704a, bin box drop unit 706a, small format swing unit 706b), Is output to the drive circuit 516, and the process returns to step S703.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the second sub control unit 500 detects the strobe signal output from the first sub control unit 400. In step S801 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the first sub control unit 400 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 508.

  Next, the second sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. The second sub-control unit 500 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms), and the timer interrupt process is predetermined by using the timer interrupt as a trigger. Execute in the cycle.

  In step S901 of the second sub control unit timer interrupt process, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S703 in the second sub control unit main process shown in FIG. Is stored in the timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S703, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10). In step S903 of the second sub-control unit timer interrupt process, an effect random number update process is performed.

<Game board>
Next, the structure of the game board 700 will be described in detail. FIG. 10 is an external perspective view showing only the game board 700 extracted from the pachinko machine 100. Further, FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view of the gaming board 700 disassembled into a plurality of units as viewed from the front side, and FIG. 12 is a diagram of the gaming board 700 as disassembled into a plurality of units as viewed from the back side. It is a disassembled perspective view.

  The game board 700 includes a transparent game board 702 made of a transparent member, a first decoration unit 704 stacked on the back side of the transparent game board 702, and a second decoration stacked on the back side of the first decoration unit 704. The unit 706 includes a third decoration unit 708 stacked on the back side of the second decoration unit 706, and a liquid crystal display unit 710 stacked on the back side of the third decoration unit 708. Here, as shown in FIG. 11, the plurality of units have openings for visually recognizing the back surface. (The third decoration unit 708 can also be visually recognized when the shutter is open.) Each unit of a plurality of units that are stacked is provided with an opening that allows the back to be visually recognized. The perspective may be emphasized when the plurality of units are viewed from the front.

<Game board / Transparent game board>
Next, the transparent game board 702 of the game board 700 will be described. An opening 702a is formed inside the game area 124 of the transparent game board 702. In a state where four units of the first to third decoration units 704 to 708 and the liquid crystal display unit 710 are stacked on the transparent gaming board 702, the first side from the front side (player side) of the opening 702a of the transparent gaming board 702 is 1 decorative unit 704 logo swing unit 704a and oval launch unit (not shown), second decorative unit 706 box drop unit 706a and oval swing unit 706b, and third decorative unit 708 shielding device (shutter) Unit) 246 and the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 are configured to be visible.

  As will be described in detail later, the shielding device (shutter unit) 246 has an inner end overlapped when the left door 246a and the right door 246b are closed, so that it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the decorative symbol display device 208. In the state where the left door 246a and the right door 246b are opened, the inner end of each of them slightly overlaps the outer end of the display screen of the decorative design display device 208, but the player can display the display of the decorative design display device 208. All are visible.

<Game board / first decoration unit>
Next, the first decoration unit 704 of the game board 700 will be described. The first decoration unit 704 is made of a frame-like member having an opening 704c formed at the center. A logo swinging unit 704a is disposed at the upper edge of the opening 704c, and the lower edge of the opening 704c. An oval launch unit (not shown) is provided.

  The logo swinging unit 704a includes a swinging part 704a1 disposed on the front side of the first decoration unit 704, and a drive part 704a2 for driving the swinging part 704a1. The logo swing unit 704a drives the drive unit 704a2 and swings the swing unit 704a1 left and right in small increments when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when a big hit is won). This is a unit for performing dynamic performances. Further, the oval launch unit launches a plate-like member imitating a plurality of oval upwards toward the center of the opening 704c when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when winning a big hit). It is a unit for performing production.

  As described above, in the first decoration unit 704, one movable body (the logo swinging unit 704a that swings the swinging portion 704a1 and the oval launch unit that launches a plate-like member that imitates an oval) is moved to one. Arranged in the unit.

<Game board / second decoration unit>
Next, the second decoration unit 706 of the game board 700 will be described. The second decoration unit 706 is made of a frame-like member having an opening 706c formed at the center, and a box drop unit 706a is disposed on the upper edge of the opening 706c, and on the lower edge of the opening 706c. Is provided with an oval swinging unit 706b.

  The box drop unit 706a is a movable part 706a1 of a long plate-like member that is arranged on the front side of the second decoration unit 706 and that drives the movable part 706a1 in the vertical direction. Part 706a2. The car box dropping unit 706a drives the driving unit 706a2 when the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when winning a big hit), and the movable part 706a1 imitating the car box is formed at the upper edge of the opening 706c. It is a unit for performing a box drop effect by moving quickly from the bottom to the bottom edge.

  The oval swinging unit 706b has a swinging part 706a1 simulating a large number of ovals and a driving part 706a2 for driving the swinging part 706a1, which are arranged on the front side of the second decoration unit 706. Configured. The oval swinging unit 706a drives the drive unit 706a2 when predetermined conditions are satisfied (for example, when winning a big hit), and swings the swinging unit 706a1 simulating a large number of oval to the left and right. This is a unit for performing an oval swing effect.

  As described above, in the second decoration unit 706, the movable bodies having different motions (the box dropping unit 706a for moving the movable portion 706a1 up and down and the small-sized swinging unit 706b for swinging the swinging portion 706a1) are combined into one unit. It is arranged.

<Game board / third decoration unit>
Next, the third decoration unit 708 of the game board 700 will be described. The third decoration unit 708 is provided with a shielding device (shutter unit) 246 including the left door 246a and the right door 246b described above. The shielding device (shutter unit) 246 includes a lattice-like left door 246a and right door 246b, and is arranged in front of the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208. Belts wound around two pulleys (not shown) are fixed to the upper portions of the left door 246a and the right door 246b, respectively. That is, the left door 246a and the right door 246b move to the left and right as the belt driven by the motor through the pulley moves. When the left door 246a and the right door 246b are closed, the shielding device (shutter unit) 246 overlaps the inner end portions thereof, and shields the player so that it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the decorative symbol display device 208. In addition, when the left door 246a and the right door 246b are opened, each inner end portion slightly overlaps the outer end portion of the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208, but the player can display all of the display of the decorative symbol display device 208. Visible. In addition, the left door 246a and the right door 246b can be stopped at arbitrary positions, respectively, for example, only a part of the decorative design so that the player can identify which decorative design the displayed decorative design is. Can be shielded.

  In addition, the left door 246a and the right door 246b may be configured so that a part of the decorative symbol display device 208 behind the lattice hole can be visually recognized, or the shoji part of the lattice hole is closed with a translucent lens body. The display by the decorative symbol display device 208 may be made vaguely visible to the player, or the shoji part of the holes in the lattice is completely blocked (shielded), and the decorative symbol display device 208 behind is made completely invisible. Also good.

<Game board / Liquid crystal display unit>
Next, the liquid crystal display unit 710 of the game board 700 will be described. The liquid crystal display unit 710 is provided with a decorative symbol display device (liquid crystal display device) 208. In the game board 700 according to the present embodiment, a shielding device (shutter unit) 246 capable of shielding all of the display area is arranged in front of the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208, and in front of the display area. A box drop unit 706a and an oval swing unit 706b that can shield a part of the display area are arranged, and in front of the part, the part of the display area can be shielded. A logo swing unit 704a and an oval launch unit are arranged. That is, among the plurality of movable bodies, the movable body having a wider area capable of shielding the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 is disposed closer to the decorative symbol display device 208 in the thickness direction of the game board 700.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to provide a sense of depth and a three-dimensional effect on the game board 700 and to enhance the effect. Also, depending on the shielding position of the decorative symbol display device 208 by the shielding device (shutter unit) 246, the test of the gaming table may not pass, so the design change of the shielding device 246 is better as soon as possible, and the shielding device 246 Although the frequency of design change is higher than that of other parts, there are cases where the design of only the shielding device 246 can be easily changed by the above configuration.

  Further, in the gaming board 700 according to the present embodiment, a plurality of movable bodies (logo swing unit 704a and oval swing unit 706b) having the same or similar operations are different from each other (first decorative unit 704 and second decorative unit 706). ), The game board 700 can have a sense of depth and a three-dimensional effect, and the production effect can be enhanced.

  Further, in the gaming board 700 according to the present embodiment, a plurality of movable bodies (oval launch unit and box drop unit 706a) whose movable ranges overlap are different from each other (first decorative unit 704 and second decorative unit 704 and second unit). Since it is arranged in the decoration unit 706), the internal space of the game board 700 can be used effectively, and the production effect can be enhanced.

<Laminated structure of game boards>
Next, the laminated structure of the game board 500 will be described. FIG. 13 is a rear view of the transparent game board 702 as seen from the back side. On the lower left side of the back side of the transparent game board 702, a board surface relay board 702b is disposed. Some of the connectors on the board surface relay board 702b are a winning port (general winning port 226, first variable winning port 234, second variable winning port 235) and start port (normal start port 228) arranged in the game area 102. The first special figure starting port 230, the second special figure starting port 232), a magnetic detection sensor, and the like, and the other connectors are connected to the main board 156 described above. In other words, the board surface relay board 702b functions as a relay board for electrically connecting the main board 156 with a winning opening, a start port, a magnetic detection sensor, and the like arranged in the game area 102.

  In this way, if a fraud detection means such as a magnetic detection sensor is connected to the main board 156 (without going through an effect relay board 704F described later), fraud such as invalidating the fraud detection means is obviated. Sometimes it can be prevented.

<Laminated structure of game boards / game board unit and first decoration unit>
FIG. 14 is a back view of the state in which the first decoration unit 704 is stacked on the back surface of the transparent gaming board 702 as viewed from the back side of the first decoration unit 704. The first decoration unit 704 is attached so as to overlap the back surface of the transparent game board 702 with a plurality of attachment screws 705. Note that the transparent game board 702 and the first decoration unit 704 are not electrically connected but are only physically attached.

  In addition, on the rear surface of the first decoration unit 704, a board surface right illumination board 704d for driving a board surface right illumination for illuminating the right side of the game area 124 of the transparent gaming board 702 from the rear is disposed on the lower left, and on the lower right. The board left illumination board 704e for driving the board left illumination for illuminating the left side of the game area 124 of the transparent gaming board 702 from behind is disposed, and below the first sub board (effect control board) 160 and the first to first boards An effect relay board 704f for electrically connecting the third decoration units 704 to 708 is provided.

  The effect relay board 704f includes a plurality of connectors, and some of these connectors are electrically connected to the drive unit of the board right illumination board 704d, the board left illumination board 704e, and the oval launch unit in the first decoration unit 704. Connected. In addition, the drive unit 704a2 of the logo swing unit 704a included in the first decoration unit 740 is connected to the connector of the effect relay board 704f via the panel surface right illumination board 704d. That is, the production relay board 704f includes various illumination boards (board surface right illumination board 704d, board surface left illumination board 704e) provided in the first decoration unit 704, various production movable bodies (small format launch unit, logo swing unit 704a), and the like. It functions as a relay board for electrically connecting the first sub board (production control board) 160.

<Laminated structure of game boards / game board units and first to second decoration units>
FIG. 15 is a rear view of the state in which the first and second decoration units 704 to 706 are stacked on the back surface of the transparent game board 702 as viewed from the back side of the second decoration unit 706. The second decoration unit 706 has an outer diameter slightly smaller than that of the first decoration unit 704, and is attached so as to overlap the back surface of the first decoration unit 704 with a plurality of attachment screws 707. Note that the transparent game board 702 and the second decoration unit 706 are not electrically connected, and are only physically attached via the first decoration unit 704.

  In addition, on the back of the second decoration unit 704, a box initial position sensor 706d for detecting the initial position of the box drop unit 706a is provided on the upper right, and an oval swinging unit 706b on the lower right. A left-sided board 706e for illuminating the camera from behind is provided.

  The driving unit 706a2 and the both-box initial position sensor 706d of the bin box dropping unit 706a, the driving unit 706b2 of the oval swinging unit 706b, and the oval illumination left substrate 706e are all provided in the first decoration unit 704. It is electrically connected to the substrate 704f. That is, the production relay board 704f includes various illumination boards (small-sized illumination left board 706e), various production movable bodies (man box drop unit 706a, small-sized swing unit 706b), and various sensors (two cars) included in the second decoration unit 706. It functions as a relay board for electrically connecting the box initial position sensor 706d) and the like to the first sub board (production control board) 160.

<Laminated structure of game boards / game board units and first to third decoration units>
FIG. 16 is a rear view of the state in which the first to third decoration units 704 to 708 are stacked on the back surface of the transparent game board 702 as viewed from the back side of the third decoration unit 708. The third decoration unit 708 has an outer diameter slightly smaller than that of the second decoration unit 706, and the second decoration unit 708 includes a plurality of mounting screws 709a and a plurality of protrusions 709b that are fitted into recesses formed in the second decoration unit 706. The decorative unit 706 is attached so as to overlap the back surface. As described above, when a plurality of units are stacked, when the second unit is stacked on the first unit, the vertical and / or horizontal dimensions (diameter / outside) of the second unit are combined. (Diameter) may be smaller than the dimension of the first unit.

  In other words, the second decoration unit 706 and the third decoration unit 708 are attached by screwing with a plurality of attachment screws 709a and fitting with the concave and convex portions 709b, so that the transparent game board 702 and the first decoration unit 704 are attached. The mode and the mounting mode of the first decorative unit 704 and the second decorative unit 706 are different. In addition, all the attachment modes may be the same or different.

  In addition, on the back surface of the third decoration unit 706, a driving unit 246a1 for driving the left door 246a of the shielding device (shutter unit) 246 and a driving unit 246b1 for driving the right door 246b are disposed above. Has been.

  The drive unit 246a1 and the drive unit 246b1 of the shielding device (shutter unit) 246 are electrically connected to the effect relay board 704f disposed in the first decoration unit 704. That is, the effect relay board 704f is a relay for electrically connecting various effect movable bodies (shielding device (shutter unit) 246) and the like included in the third decoration unit 708 to the first sub-board (effect control board) 160. It functions as a substrate.

<Laminated structure of game board / game board unit and first to third decoration units, liquid crystal display unit>
FIG. 17 is a rear view of the state in which the first to third decoration units 704 to 708 and the liquid crystal display unit 710 accommodated in the case are stacked on the back surface of the transparent game board 702 as viewed from the back side of the liquid crystal display unit 710. is there. The liquid crystal display unit 710 has an outer diameter slightly smaller than that of the third decoration unit 708. Further, the first sub-board (production control board) 160 having an L-shape in back view and the second sub-board case 166 that is housed in the transparent first sub-board case 162 and the transparent second sub-board case 166 are used. A second sub-board (liquid crystal display board) 164 connected to the sub-board (production control board) 160 and having a rectangular shape in the rear view, and a back side (player side) of the second sub-board 164, And a decorative symbol display device 208 controlled by the second sub-board 164.

  The liquid crystal display unit 710 is attached so as to overlap the back surface of the third decoration unit 708 by a plurality of attachment screws 711. As shown in the figure, in the state where the first to third decoration units 704 to 708 and the liquid crystal display unit 710 housed in the case are stacked on the back surface of the transparent game board 702, the transparent game board 702 has the first An attachment screw 705 for attaching the decoration unit 704, an attachment screw 707 for attaching the second decoration unit 706 to the first decoration unit 704, and an attachment screw 709a for attaching the third decoration unit 708 to the second decoration unit 706 are provided. Each is exposed to the outside.

  That is, the outer diameter is gradually reduced in the order of the first decorative unit 704, the second decorative unit 706, the third decorative unit 708, and the liquid crystal display unit 710, and the mounting position of the mounting screw of each unit in the rear view They are shifted in the vertical and horizontal directions. For this reason, only a specific unit among the plurality of units 704 to 710 can be individually attached and detached, and work efficiency such as repair and inspection may be improved.

  For specific units, unnecessary space may be generated by changing the outer diameter of the unit. However, by designing with sufficient space, the size of the unit on the back of the smaller unit There is a case where the unit arrangement can be given a degree of freedom such as overlapping large units.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the main board case 158 for storing the main board 156 is attached to the lower side of the liquid crystal display unit 710 by a plurality of mounting screws. At this time, the effect relay board 704f and the above-described A part of the mounting screws 705, 707, and 709a is covered with the main board case 158, respectively. For this reason, in the state where the main board case 158 is attached, the production relay board 704f is improperly crafted, or only a specific unit of the plurality of units 704 to 710 is detached and wrought. In some cases, fraud can be prevented.

  In addition, the power supply unit, the clock supply unit, and various control signals of the first sub board (production control board) 160 are electrically connected to the production relay board 704f provided in the first decoration unit 704. That is, the effect relay board 704f includes a power supply line, a ground line, a crystal oscillator 414, drive circuits 420 and 432, a sensor circuit 428, and the like included in the first sub board (effect control board) 160 of the liquid crystal display unit 710, -It functions as a relay board for electrically connecting the 3rd decoration units 704-708. In the liquid crystal display unit 710, the first sub board (effect control board) 160 and the second sub board (liquid crystal display board) 164, the second sub board (liquid crystal display board) 164, and the decorative symbol display device 208 are also provided. Each is electrically connected via a connector.

  In the game board 700 according to the present embodiment, when exchanging a specific unit, it is necessary to remove at least one component that is not electrically connected to the specific unit. In this way, by adopting a configuration that is not too simple, for example, when an amusement shop clerk is working, it is easier to design than before while preventing accidental accidents such as parts being accidentally removed. You may be able to make changes.

<Game board connection mode>
Next, the connection aspect of a game board is demonstrated using FIG. In addition, the figure is the figure which showed typically the connection aspect of the above-mentioned transparent game board 702, the 1st-3rd decoration units 704-708, and the liquid crystal display unit 710. FIG. As described above, the first decoration unit 704 includes the effect relay board 704f for electrically connecting the first sub board (effect control board) 160 and the first to third decoration units 704 to 708.

  The effect relay board 704f includes a power supply line, a ground line, a crystal oscillator 414, drive circuits 420 and 432, a sensor circuit 428, and the like included in the first sub board (effect control board) 160 of the liquid crystal display unit 710, and a first decoration. Various illumination substrates (board surface right illumination substrate 704d, panel surface left illumination substrate 704e) provided in the unit 704, various effect movable bodies (small format launch unit, logo swing unit 704a), various illumination substrates (second format illumination) provided in the second decoration unit 706 Left substrate 706e), various effect movable bodies (carbox drop unit 706a, oval swing unit 706b), various sensors (carbox initial position sensor 706d), and various effect movable bodies (shielding device) included in third decoration unit 708 (Shutter unit) 246) functions as a relay board for electrical connection

  In this embodiment, an example in which the effect relay board 704f is used has been described. However, the first to third decoration units 704 to 708 and the liquid crystal display unit 710 are directly and electrically connected without using the relay board. May be. Alternatively, the first unit and the third unit that are not adjacent may be electrically connected without connecting the adjacent first unit and the second unit.

  It should be noted that if the number of connection points of units with high maintenance frequency such as replacement, repair, and inspection is less than that of units with low maintenance frequency, the work efficiency during maintenance may be improved.

  In addition, the main board 156 has a winning opening (a general winning opening 226, a first variable winning opening 234, a second variable winning opening 235), a starting opening (a normal starting opening) through the board relay board 702b. 228, the first special figure starting port 230, the second special figure starting port 232), a magnetic detection sensor, and the like. In the present embodiment, a structure in which the first to third decoration units 704 to 708 and the liquid crystal display unit 710 are stacked on the transparent game board 702 is adopted. For example, various devices that are controlled by the main board 156 ( Various devices (various lamps) that are controlled by the first substrate on which the general-purpose display device 210, the first special-figure display device 212, and the second special-figure display device 214) are mounted, and the first sub-substrate (production control substrate) 160 Etc.) may be separated from each other, and only the first substrate may have a structure in which other units are not stacked. With such a configuration, it is possible to make it difficult to analyze the board configuration and the wiring by making the first board and the second board different in structure, and it may be possible to prevent an illegal act against the transparent game board.

  The main board 156 is electrically connected to the first sub board (production control board) 160, and the first sub board (production control board) 160 is further electrically connected to the second sub board (liquid crystal display board) 164. The second sub-substrate (liquid crystal display substrate) 164 is further electrically connected to the decorative symbol display device 208. In other words, the decorative symbol display device 208 is connected to the second sub board (liquid crystal display board) 164 via the first sub board (effect control board) 160 without going through the effect relay board 704f. With such a configuration, the production relay board 704f is easily affected by noise due to lamp on / off control or the like, but the decorative symbol display device 208 is not affected by such noise, and the lottery result In some cases, information important to the player can be accurately displayed, and the fairness of the game can be ensured.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram schematically showing a state in which only the second decoration unit 706 is removed from the game board 700. Thus, in the gaming board 700, when removing a specific unit (in this example, the second decoration unit 706) from among the plurality of units 702 to 710 constituting the gaming board 700, In this example, since it is not necessary to release (remove) the coupling between the transparent gaming board 702 and the first decoration unit 704 and the coupling between the third decoration unit 708 and the liquid crystal display unit 710, replacement, repair, inspection, etc. In some cases, maintenance can be easily performed.

  In particular, the second decoration unit 706 has a large change with time such as various production movable bodies (a car box drop unit 706a, an oval swing unit 706b) and various sensors (a car box initial position sensor 706d) (exchange, repair, inspection). The third decoration unit 708 requires various changes with time (exchange, repair, inspection, etc.) such as various effect movable bodies (shielding device (shutter unit) 246). In many cases, work efficiency can be greatly increased because the unit can be easily maintained such as replacement, repair, and inspection.

  In addition, the second decoration unit 706, the third decoration unit 708, and the liquid crystal display unit 710 are electrically connected to the common effect relay board 704f (because they are connected by individual harnesses), and thus are specified. When removing the unit (in this example, the second decoration unit 706), the other units (in this example, the third decoration unit 708 and the liquid crystal display unit 710) are lifted upward with the effect relay board 704f as the base end. Thus, since it becomes easy to remove a specific unit (in this example, the second decoration unit 706), maintenance such as replacement, repair, and inspection of the unit may be easily performed.

<Movable body control processing>
Next, the movable body control process (step S713) in the second sub control unit main process will be described with reference to FIG. The figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the movable body control process.

  In step S1001, it is determined whether or not the current effect is a box drop effect. If yes, the process proceeds to step S1002, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1009.

  In step S1002, it is determined whether or not an opportunity to drop (move downward from the initial position) the movable portion 706a1 of the box drop unit 706a disposed in the second decoration unit 706 has arrived. If YES in step S1003, the process advances to step S1003. If not, the determination process in step S1002 is repeatedly executed.

  In step S1003, after driving the drive unit 706a2 of the bin box drop unit 706a and moving the movable unit 706a1 downward, in step S1004, it is determined whether or not the movable unit 706a1 has moved to a predetermined drop position. If YES in step S1005, the process advances to step S1005. If NO in step S1004, the determination process in step S1004 is repeatedly executed.

  In step S1005, after driving the driving unit of the oval launch unit of the first decoration unit 704 and performing the oval launch operation, in step S1006, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has passed. Proceeding to step S1007, if not applicable, the determination processing of step S1006 is repeatedly executed.

  In step S1007, after driving the drive unit 706a2 of the bin drop unit 706a and moving the movable unit 706a1 upward, in step S1008, it is determined whether or not the movable unit 706a1 has moved to a predetermined initial position. Determination is made based on the signal from the car box initial position sensor 706d, and if applicable, the process proceeds to step S1009, and if not, the process returns to step S1002. In step S1009, after other processes such as control of the logo swing unit 704a, the oval swing unit 706b, and the shielding device (shutter unit) 246 are performed, the process ends.

  As described above, by combining the movements of the different movable bodies arranged in different units, the control process of the movable body may be simplified, and the production effect may be enhanced.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 100 according to the embodiment is configured by stacking a plurality of parts (for example, the first decoration unit 704, the second decoration unit 706, the third decoration unit 708, and the liquid crystal display unit 710). A plurality of parts including at least a first part (for example, a second decoration unit 704) and a second part (for example, a first part). 3 decoration unit 706), and the first component is configured to be electrically connectable to a component different from the second component (for example, the production relay board 704f), and the second component is The first component is configured to be electrically connectable to a component different from the first component, and the first component and the second component are configured to be electrically inaccessible to each other. That is the gaming table.

  According to the pachinko machine 100 according to the above-described embodiment, when only one of the first component and the second component is replaced, the replacement operation is performed without releasing the electrical connection of the other component. This can reduce the work load and can improve the maintainability of the game machine. In addition, there is a case in which stable game control can be performed because there is no electrical influence on the second component due to the device mounted on the first component. In addition, it may be possible to prevent the disturbance of one component from affecting the operation of the other component and to perform stable game control.

  Also, a transparent gaming board having transparency (for example, a transparent gaming board 702) is provided, the transparent gaming board has a gaming area (for example, a gaming area 124) in which a gaming ball can roll, and the stacked unit is The transparent game board is configured so that it can be assembled to the back surface, and either or both of the first part and the second part are configured to be visible to the player through the transparent game board. It may be.

  With such a configuration, even if the internal structure has been grasped, the security performance can be improved simply by replacing the unit, so there may be a case where it is possible to provide a gaming table that is resistant to fraud. . Further, there are cases where fraudulent acts can be suppressed by lowering the visibility of a structure (for example, a board) on the back side of the transparent game board by overlapping a plurality of units. In addition, by making it possible to visually recognize what principle the movable object provided on the back of the game board moves, it is possible to increase the player's interest in the movable object and enhance the player's interest There is. In addition, among the components that make up the gaming table, those that are not directly related to profits, such as movable objects, can be visually recognized, while those that are directly related to the player's profits such as payout devices and control boards are made invisible. In some cases, cheating can be prevented. In particular, instead of hiding all the members, it is possible to suppress fraud by hiding only some of the most important members, so it may be possible to save space and reduce the number of parts at the same time. . In addition, if a region (screw hole or the like) for attaching the unit to the back surface is provided in the same way as a conventional game board, the transparent game board can visually recognize the region from the front, so that the decorativeness may deteriorate. It was. For this reason, it is desirable to minimize the area even when the area is provided. In the configuration of the present invention, since other units are attached to the unit attached to the region, it is possible to minimize the deterioration of the decorativeness. In addition, if an area for attaching the unit is provided on the back of the game board, the strength around the area is reduced, and nails cannot be struck (even if struck, the strength is low, and aging tends to deteriorate). In some cases, it is possible to deal with such problems.

  Further, the plurality of parts include a third part (for example, a first decoration unit having a production relay board 704), and the third part overlaps the first part and the second part. In a state (for example, in a state of being overlapped with the second decoration unit 706), the first part and the second part can be assembled (for example, assembled with the third decoration unit 708). The first part is configured to be electrically connectable to the third part, and the second part is configured to be electrically connectable to the third part. It may be a thing.

  With such a configuration, when only one of the first part and the second part is replaced, the electrical connection of the other part and the assembly with the other part are not released. In some cases, replacement can be performed, and work efficiency can be improved.

  Also, one of the first component and the second component is a game operation means (for example, capable of executing at least a predetermined operation related to a game when a predetermined operation condition is satisfied. And a box swing unit 706a and an oval swing unit 706b), and the other part of the first part and the second part has the gaming operation when a predetermined control condition is satisfied. The game operation control means (for example, the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500) capable of controlling at least the means is included, and the game operation control means includes the third component (for example, the effect relay board 704). It is also possible to output a predetermined signal to the game operating means via a first decorative unit having

  With such a configuration, it is possible to make it difficult for noise generated by driving of the driving means to affect the control board and to perform stable game control.

  The one component may be disposed (laminated) between the other component and the third component.

  With such a configuration, workability may be improved by providing a unit that has little influence on the control board during operation at a position close to the control board.

  The plurality of parts include a fourth part (for example, a liquid crystal display unit 710), and the game operation means performs a first operation related to the game when the first operation condition is satisfied. It comprises at least first executable game operation means (for example, a box drop unit 706a, an oval swing unit 706b), and the fourth component is used for a game when the second operation condition is satisfied. A second game operation means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 208) capable of at least executing a related second operation, wherein the fourth component is configured to be electrically connectable to the other component; The gaming operation control means (for example, the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500) is configured to perform the first operation via the third component (for example, the first decoration unit having the production relay board 704). A predetermined signal is sent to the game operation means. (For example, a control signal) can be output, and the game operation control means is configured to output the second game operation means without using the third component (for example, the first decoration unit having the production relay board 704). It may be configured to output a predetermined signal (for example, a control signal).

  With such a configuration, it may be possible to reduce the influence of disturbances such as noise generated in each component on the fourth component while improving the maintainability of the gaming table. It is particularly suitable when the fourth part is a part that plays an important role in the progress of the game (for example, a display device that displays a lottery result).

  In addition, the structure of the game machine which concerns on this invention is not limited to the structure of the pachinko machine 100 which concerns on the said embodiment, For example, the attachment method between the 1st-3rd decoration units 704-708 and the liquid crystal display unit 710 (For example, screws, fittings, engaging claws, and seals) and the color of the mounting portion may be different, and the shape and color of each unit may be different. With such a configuration, since each unit and its mounting position can be easily identified, there are cases where work efficiency during maintenance such as replacement, repair, and inspection can be improved.

  Further, a detecting means (for example, a magnetic detecting means) for detecting fraud may be provided on the back surface of the transparent game board without being provided in the laminated unit. With such a configuration, it is possible to arrange the detection means at a site that is difficult to access from the outside, and it may be possible to prevent unauthorized acts such as attaching an unauthorized instrument to the detection means.

  Further, the component (first or second component) having the game operation control means (control board) for controlling the game operation means included in each component may be arranged on the backmost side of the stacked unit. With such a configuration, it is possible to arrange the game operation control means at a site that is difficult to access from the outside, and it may be possible to suppress fraud. Further, when the stacking relationship of the stacking units is not changed at the time of specification change or recycling, it is sufficient to replace only the control board (ROM in the control board, etc.), so that work efficiency may be improved.

  Further, another unit may be interposed between the unit having the liquid crystal display device and the unit having the drive motor. With such a configuration, it may be possible to prevent in advance problems such as noise generated by the drive motor affecting the operation of the liquid crystal display device and disturbing display by the liquid crystal display device.

  In the production relay board, the connection with each unit may be divided for each area (for example, the connector connected to the first unit is concentrated on the left side and the connector connected to the second unit is connected). Are concentrated on the right side, etc.). With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent erroneous insertion of connectors and the like, and in some cases, the influence of mutual noise can be suppressed by arranging the same type of connectors in the vicinity.

  Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to a pachinko machine, for example, a plurality of reels provided with a plurality of types of symbols, a start lever for instructing rotation of the reels, and each reel. , A stop button for individually stopping the rotation of the reels, lottery means for determining whether or not an internal winning of a plurality of types of winning combinations is won by lottery, and reel rotation based on the lottery result of the lottery means Whether the symbol combination displayed by the reel stop control means for performing stop control related to the stop of the reel and the reels stopped based on the lottery result of the lottery means is a symbol combination determined in advance corresponding to the winning combination internally A determination means for determining whether or not the symbol stop mode is a predetermined winning mode, and a payout control unit that performs a game medium payout process for paying out a game medium corresponding to the predetermined winning mode; Or a slot machine with, is also suitable in such Parrott to game medium game balls.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention can be applied to an enclosed gaming machine. In addition, the main control unit, the first sub control unit, and the second sub control unit may be configured as a single chip, or the main control unit and the first sub control unit may be configured to allow bidirectional communication. Good. Moreover, while enabling bidirectional communication between the main control unit and the first sub control unit, communication from the first sub control unit to the second sub control unit may be one-way communication.

  Further, the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the present invention only list the most preferable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to what was done. In addition, in some cases, the content described in one configuration among a plurality of configurations described in the embodiments may be applied to other configurations to further widen the game.

  The game machine according to the present invention can be applied to game machines represented by a spinning machine (slot machine), a ball game machine (pachinko machine), and the like.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Pachinko machine 156 Main board 160 1st sub board 164 2nd sub board 208 Decoration design display apparatus 300 Main control part 400 1st sub control part 500 2nd sub control part 700 Game board 702 Transparent game board 704 1st decoration unit 704a Logo swing unit 704f Production relay board 706 Second decorative unit 706a Car box drop unit 706b Oval swing unit 708 Third decorative unit 710 Liquid crystal display unit

Claims (6)

A game machine having a stacked unit configured by stacking a plurality of parts,
The plurality of parts includes at least a first part and a second part,
The first component is configured to be electrically connectable to a component different from the second component,
The second part is configured to be electrically connectable to a part different from the first part,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the first part and the second part are configured so as not to be electrically connected to each other. In the game stand of Claim 1,
It has a transparent game board with transparency,
The transparent game board has a game area in which a game ball can roll,
The laminated unit is configured to be assembled to the back surface of the transparent game board,
One or both of the first component and the second component are configured to be visible to a player through the transparent game board. In the game stand according to claim 1 or 2,
The plurality of parts includes a third part,
The third part is configured to be assembled with any one of the first part and the second part in a state of being overlapped with the first part and the second part,
The first part is configured to be electrically connectable to the third part,
The game machine characterized in that the second component is configured to be electrically connectable to the third component. In the game stand according to claim 2 or 3,
One of the first part and the second part has a game operation means capable of executing at least a predetermined operation related to a game when a predetermined operation condition is satisfied,
The other part of the first part and the second part has a game operation control means capable of controlling at least the game operation means when a predetermined control condition is satisfied,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the gaming operation control means is configured to output a predetermined signal to the gaming operation means via the third component. In the game stand in any one of Claims 2-4,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the one part is disposed between the other part and the third part. In the game stand in any one of Claims 2-5,
The plurality of parts include a fourth part. The game operation means includes a first game operation means capable of executing at least a first action related to a game when a first operation condition is satisfied. Become
The fourth component has second game operation means capable of executing at least a second operation related to a game when the second operation condition is satisfied,
The fourth component is configured to be electrically connectable to the other component;
The game operation control means is configured to output a predetermined signal to the first game operation means via the third component,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the gaming motion control means is configured to output a predetermined signal to the second gaming motion means without going through the third part.