JP2014110950A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of executing a dynamic performance having a high performance effect even while giving vibration to a game medium on a tray.SOLUTION: A game machine (Pachinko machine 10) includes: oscillation means (lower tray drive motor 231) for giving vibration to a tray (lower tray 22); and rocking means 230 for rocking the tray (lower tray 22) at a long period. The rocking means 230 rocks the tray (lower tray 22) at an amplitude larger than that of the vibration. The tray (lower tray 22) includes a tray body 220, and a tray cover 221 that is independent of the tray body 220 and is freely movable. The oscillation means (lower tray drive motor 231) comprises a power source generating drive force while giving vibration to the tray body 220. The rocking means 230 includes a power source (lower tray drive motor 231), and a drive force transmission mechanism 232 for transmitting the drive force of the power source to the tray cover 221. The tray cover 221 is reciprocated via the drive force transmission mechanism 232 in a predetermined direction (anterior-posterior direction).

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine including a tray that stores gaming media.

  Conventionally, on the display area of the variable display device, a predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied, for example, the game ball has passed through a start area provided in a game area in which the launched game ball (game medium) can roll. Variable display control means is provided for controlling the display of the identification information in a variable manner, and performing the control for deriving and displaying the identification information on which the variable display is performed, and the identification information derived and displayed has a predetermined combination (specific display mode). ), A gaming machine is provided that shifts to a big hit gaming state (so-called “big hit”) that is advantageous to the player. Such a gaming machine also includes a lamp and a speaker in addition to a liquid crystal display device constituting a variable display device, and is configured to produce effects in various modes such as display of animation images, light emission, and sound effects. .

  This type of gaming machine is proposed, for example, as described in Patent Document 1, which includes an upper plate as a receiving tray for storing game balls, and is configured to vibrate the upper plate by vibration means. Has been. In the conventional gaming machine described in the same document, vibration with a relatively high frequency (short cycle) is generated by the vibrating means in order to eliminate ball clogging in the upper plate, and the upper plate moves in small increments. ing.

JP 2006-223694 A

  By the way, in the said conventional game machine, since the novelty is being lost in the aspect of production, there exists a request | requirement of taking in the movement of a saucer as one aspect of production.

  However, in the above conventional gaming machine, since the movement of the saucer is composed of minute vibrations that cannot be felt visually, it is impossible to realize a novel effect that has an impact on the player as it is.

  On the other hand, for example, it is considered that the tray may be moved to a certain extent, but there is a possibility that the game ball may spill from the tray, and the tray cannot be moved more than necessary. From such a point of view, the conventional gaming machine cannot perform a dynamic production with a high production effect using the tray as it is.

  An object of this invention is to provide the gaming machine which can perform a dynamic production with a high production effect, while giving a vibration to a game medium in a saucer.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following gaming machines.
A gaming machine comprising a tray for storing a plurality of gaming media to be paid out according to a game from the gaming machine body,
A game state transition means for shifting the game state to a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined condition is established;
An oscillating means for applying vibration to the tray in the big hit gaming state;
A gaming machine comprising: swinging means for swinging the tray at a period longer than the period of vibration at the same time as the vibration is applied to the tray by the oscillating means.

  A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine including a tray that stores a plurality of gaming media to be paid out from a gaming machine main body according to a game, and includes an oscillation unit that applies vibration to the tray, and the tray. Oscillating means for oscillating at a longer period than the period of the oscillation.

  According to this configuration, the game medium stored in the tray can be vibrated little by little by the oscillating means, and the cradle can be swung slowly at a longer cycle than the vibration. . Thus, for example, even when a plurality of game media are stored in a stack in the tray, the plurality of game media can be leveled by small vibrations without spilling due to rocking. At the same time, it is possible to perform a dynamic production with a high production effect by the periodic movement of the saucer.

  In addition to the above configuration, the present invention is characterized in that the swinging means swings the tray with a swing width larger than the swing width of the vibration.

  According to this configuration, the tray can be swung slowly in a longer cycle than the cycle of vibration applied to the tray by the swinging means and with a swing width larger than the swing width of the vibration. As a result, it is possible to realize a dynamic production with more impact by the manner in which the saucer moves large and slowly.

  In addition to the above configuration, the present invention includes the tray, the tray body, and a dish cover that covers the outside of the dish body and is movable independently of the dish body, and the oscillation means Is composed of a power source fixed to the dish body and generating a driving force while applying vibration to the dish body, and the swinging means is configured to apply the power source and the driving force of the power source to the dish cover. A drive force transmission mechanism for transmitting the plate cover, wherein the dish cover is reciprocated in a predetermined direction via the drive force transmission mechanism.

  According to this configuration, the plate body and the plate cover of the tray are operated independently of each other, and the plate cover can be reciprocated in a predetermined direction while vibrating the plate body by one power source. It is not necessary to provide a plurality of power sources corresponding to each of the main body and the dish cover, and the number of driving parts can be suppressed.

  Further, according to the present invention, in addition to the above configuration, the dish body has a front wall part, and the dish cover faces the front wall part and reciprocates in the predetermined direction. An outer wall portion that forms a gap with the wall portion, and a flange portion that extends from the outer wall portion toward the front wall portion and closes the gap.

  According to this configuration, when the plate cover reciprocates in a predetermined direction, the gap formed between the outer wall portion of the plate cover and the front wall portion of the plate body is closed by the flange portion. It is possible to prevent clogging of gaps that hinder the reciprocating motion of the dish cover without entering the medium or the like.

  In addition to the above configuration, the present invention is characterized in that the outer wall portion is provided with an air hole communicating from the gap to the outside.

  According to this configuration, the volume of the gap changes during the reciprocating movement of the dish cover, and air flows between the gap and the outside through the air hole, which hinders the reciprocating movement of the dish cover. It is possible to prevent an internal pressure change from occurring in the gap. In addition, since the intake and exhaust of air are repeatedly performed through the air holes, it is possible to let the player hear the intake and exhaust sounds generated at that time as sound effects related to the effects. The air hole may be one or a plurality of air holes.

  In addition to the above configuration, the present invention is characterized in that the air hole is formed so as to eject the air in the gap obliquely upward.

  According to this configuration, since the jet of air ejected from the air hole can be guided obliquely upward, and the jet of air can be applied to the player's face generally located above the tray, such air A jet can be made to feel to the player as one aspect of the production.

  Further, according to the present invention, in addition to the above configuration, the flange portion is located on the opposite side of the front wall portion from the outer wall portion and reciprocates in the predetermined direction. A stopper capable of coming into contact with the portion is provided.

  According to this configuration, since the maximum distance between the outer wall portion and the front wall portion is defined by the stopper, there is no possibility that the front wall portion relatively moves to the outside of the flange portion when the plate cover reciprocates. A gap formed between the front wall portion and the outer wall portion can be reliably closed by the flange portion.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the present invention is characterized in that an elastic body is provided at a portion that contacts the front wall portion of the stopper.

  According to this configuration, even when the stopper is repeatedly brought into contact with the front wall portion as the plate cover reciprocates, the impact of the stopper is softened by the elastic body, so that the front wall portion and the stopper are damaged. Damage can be effectively prevented. The elastic body may be provided separately from the stopper, or the stopper itself may be an elastic body.

  In addition to the above configuration, the present invention is characterized in that the dish cover is made of an elastic body.

  According to this configuration, even if a part of the plate cover made of an elastic body and a part of the plate body repeatedly come into contact with each other, the impact between the abutting parts is reduced, so that the plate body is damaged or broken. Can be effectively prevented.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, a dynamic production with a high production effect can be performed, giving a vibration to a game medium in a saucer.

1 is an overall perspective view of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. It is a top view which shows the saucer periphery of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. It is sectional drawing which shows the saucer periphery of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. It is sectional drawing which follows the VV line of FIG. It is sectional drawing for demonstrating operation | movement of a saucer. It is a front view which shows the game board of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the main process by the main control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the system timer process by a main control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol control process by a main control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the state transition of a special symbol control process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol memory | storage check process by a main control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol control process by a main control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the sub control circuit main process by a sub control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis process by a subcontrol circuit. It is a top view for demonstrating operation | movement of the saucer which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. It is a front view for demonstrating operation | movement of the saucer which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. It is the whole pachislot machine perspective view concerning other embodiments of the present invention.

  DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[Composition of gaming machine]
FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a top view showing the periphery of the lower plate of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing the periphery of the lower plate of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VV in FIG. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view for explaining the operation of the lower dish. FIG. 7 is a front view showing a game board of the pachinko machine shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a pachinko machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a glass door 11, a wooden frame 12, a base door 13, a game board 14, a dish unit 20, a liquid crystal display device 32 for displaying images, and a game medium. As a launching device 130 for launching a game ball, a ball payout unit 500 for giving a game ball, a board unit 600 including various control boards, and the like. The main body of the gaming machine includes the glass door 11, the wooden frame 12, the base door 13, the game board 14, the liquid crystal display device 32, the ball payout unit 500, the board unit 600, etc., excluding the dish unit 20.

  The glass door 11 is pivotally attached to the base door 13 so as to be openable and closable. An opening 11 a is formed at the center of the glass door 11. A protective glass 19 having transparency is disposed in the opening 11a. A base door 13 is pivotally attached to the front of the wooden frame 12.

  The dish unit 20 is composed of a unit body in which an upper dish 21 and a lower dish 22 as game balls are received. The dish unit 20 is disposed on the base door 13 so as to be positioned below the glass door 11. The lower plate 22 is located below the upper plate 21.

  The upper plate 21 and the lower plate 22 are provided with payout ports 21a and 22a for lending out game balls from the ball payout unit 500 of the gaming machine body and paying out game balls (prize balls). A game ball is discharged to the upper plate 21 through a payout opening 21a when a predetermined payout condition is satisfied. Thereby, in the upper plate 21, a game ball to be launched into a game area 15 described later is stored. The upper plate 21 is also provided with a shutter lever 21 b that is operated when moving the game balls stored in the upper plate 21 to the lower plate 22. A game ball that overflows when the upper plate 21 is filled with a large number of game balls, or a game ball that is moved from the upper plate 21 by operating the shutter lever 21b is placed on the lower plate 22 through a ball passage (not shown). It is discharged from the discharge outlet 22a. As a result, a large number of game balls are stored in the lower tray 22.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 to 6, the lower tray 22 is configured by the wall portion 20 a of the tray unit 20, the tray body 220, and the tray cover 221. The wall portion 20a is provided with a payout port 22a and a horizontally long slot 20b for disposing the dish body 220 and the dish cover 221. The long hole 20b is located below the payout port 22a. The lower plate 22 is devised to reciprocate in the front-rear direction as one aspect of the production while giving vibration to the stored game balls by the swing means 230 described later.

  The dish body 220 is made of, for example, hard plastic, and is fixedly supported by an appropriate part of the dish unit 20. The dish cover 221 is made of, for example, hard plastic, and is disposed on the outer side of the dish body 220 and is disposed at the lower part of the dish unit 20 so as to reciprocate in the front-rear direction independently of the dish body 220. The dish main body 220 and the dish cover 221 overlap each other and are disposed forward from the rear of the dish unit 20 through the long hole 20b.

  The dish body 220 has an inner bottom part 220a and a front wall part 220b. The inner bottom 220a forms a horizontal surface and extends forward from the rear of the wall 20a through the long hole 20b. A lower pan driving motor 231 to be described later is fixed to the rear portion of the inner bottom 220a from the wall 20a. The front wall portion 220b forms a surface that rises along the front peripheral edge of the inner bottom portion 220a located in front of the wall portion 20a, and forms a storage space for game balls between the wall portion 20a. In such a dish main body 220, a large number of game balls are directly stored. In addition, although the front wall part 220b in this embodiment is formed in the top view substantially circular arc shape, for example, it may be formed in the top view rectangular shape.

  The dish cover 221 includes an outer bottom 221a, an outer wall 221b, a flange 221c, and a stopper 221d. The outer bottom portion 221a is located immediately below the inner bottom portion 220a and extends forward from the rear of the dish unit 20 through the long hole 20b. An opening 221e is provided in a rear portion of the outer bottom 221a than the wall 20a in order to secure a space for arranging a plurality of gears G1 to G5 of a driving force transmission mechanism 232 described later. The outer wall part 221b forms a surface rising along the front side periphery of the outer bottom part 221a, and faces the front wall part 220b. That is, the outer wall portion 221b is disposed so as to surround the front wall portion 200b from the outside. As the outer wall portion 221b reciprocates in the front-rear direction, a gap 222 is formed between the outer wall portion 221b and the front wall portion 220b (see FIGS. 4 and 6). A plurality of air holes 221f that lead to the outside through the gap 222 are provided in front of the outer wall portion 221b (see FIGS. 4 to 6). The air hole 221f is formed in an inclined shape so as to eject the air in the gap 222 obliquely upward. As will be described later, the air hole 221f is provided in order to generate an intake sound and an exhaust sound and to effectively generate an air jet. The flange portion 221c extends from the upper end of the outer wall portion 221b toward the front wall portion 220b located at the rear and inside, and closes the gap 222. The stopper 221d is provided so as to extend downward from an appropriate tip of the flange portion 221c, and is located on the opposite side of the outer wall portion 221b with respect to the front wall portion 220b. That is, the stopper 221d can come into contact with the inside of the front wall 220b as it reciprocates in the front-rear direction. An elastic body 221g such as rubber is provided at a portion that comes into contact with the front wall portion 220b of the stopper 221d. Such a stopper 221d defines the maximum distance between the outer wall portion 221b and the front wall portion 220b as it reciprocates in the front-rear direction.

  The outer wall portion 221b in the present embodiment is also formed in a substantially arc shape when viewed from above, but for example, when the front wall portion is rectangular when viewed from above, the outer wall portion is viewed from above so as to follow such a front wall portion. A rectangular shape is preferred. The number of air holes may be larger or smaller than the number shown in the drawing so that intake noise and exhaust noise can be generated and an air jet can be generated effectively. The dish cover may be formed of an elastic body including the stopper portion. In this case, it is not necessary to separately provide rubber or the like for the stopper. Moreover, you may provide the ball | bowl extraction part for extracting a game ball below to a lower dish. When the lower pan is composed of a pan body and a pan cover as in the present embodiment, the ball removal portion includes an upper hole provided in the inner bottom portion of the pan body, and an open / close shutter for opening and closing the upper hole. And a lower hole provided in the outer bottom of the dish cover so as to face the upper hole. The opening / closing shutter normally closes the upper hole and opens the upper hole in response to the player operating a push-type operation lever or the like provided in an appropriate portion of the lower plate. The lower hole has a larger opening area than the upper hole so as to always face the upper hole even during the reciprocating motion of the dish cover. According to such a ball extraction portion, the game ball can be extracted downward through the upper hole and the lower hole even when the dish cover is in a reciprocating motion.

  Such a lower plate 22 realizes a tray having a plate body 220 and a plate cover 221 that covers the outside of the plate body 220 and is movable independently of the plate body 220.

  The swinging means 230 includes a lower plate driving motor 231 and a driving force transmission mechanism 232. The lower dish driving motor 231 oscillates to impart vibration to the dish body 220 and functions as a power source that generates driving force for reciprocating the dish cover 221 in the front-rear direction. The driving force transmission mechanism 232 functions as a speed reducing unit that transmits the driving force from the lower plate driving motor 231 to the plate cover 221 while reducing the driving force.

  The lower pan driving motor 231 is provided with an eccentric weight 231b on the motor shaft along with the motor gear 231a. The motor gear 231a is a bevel gear. As the motor shaft rotates at a high speed, the lower dish drive motor 231 vibrates in small increments with a relatively short period by the eccentric weight 231b. The vibration of the lower dish drive motor 231 propagates directly to the dish body 220. Thereby, small vibrations with a relatively short period (high frequency) are given to the game balls stored in the dish body 220.

  The driving force transmission mechanism 232 has a plurality of gears G1 to G5 and a rack R. The plurality of gears G1 to G5 are provided behind the wall 20a of the dish unit 20 as gear units. The rack R is provided along the front-rear direction at the periphery of the opening 221 e of the dish cover 221. Inner teeth and outer teeth are formed in each of the plurality of gears G1 to G5. The external teeth of the gear G1 are bevel gears and mesh with the motor gear 231a. The internal teeth of the gear G1 mesh with the external teeth of the gear G2. The internal teeth of the gear G2 mesh with the external teeth of the gear G3, and the internal teeth of the gear G3 mesh with the internal teeth of the gear G4. The external teeth of the gear G4 mesh with the internal teeth of the gear G5, and the external teeth of the gear G5 mesh with the teeth of the rack R as a pinion. Thereby, the rotational driving force of the lower dish driving motor 231 is transmitted to the rack R while decelerating via the plurality of gears G1 to G5, and the dish cover 221 performs linear motion along the front-rear direction. At this time, since the rotation direction of the lower dish drive motor 231 is periodically reversed, the dish cover 221 reciprocates in the front-rear direction. The cycle in which the plate cover 221 reciprocates in the front-rear direction is a long cycle considerably longer than the cycle of vibration applied to the plate body 220. Further, the stroke length when the plate cover 221 reciprocates is considerably larger than the amplitude of vibration applied to the plate body 220. For example, the period of vibration is on the order of milliseconds, whereas the period of reciprocating motion is on the order of seconds. In addition, the vibration amplitude is in the millimeter order, while the stroke length of the reciprocating motion is in the centimeter order.

  In this embodiment, the plate cover 221 is reciprocated by reversing the rotation direction of the lower plate drive motor 231. For example, a cam mechanism is provided as a drive force transmission mechanism, and the rotation direction of the motor is set to one direction. However, the plate cover may be reciprocated by the operation of the cam mechanism.

  The lower tray drive motor 231 including such an eccentric weight 231b realizes an oscillating means for applying vibration to the tray (lower tray 22). The lower dish driving motor 231 is fixed to the dish body 220 and realizes a power source that generates a driving force while applying vibration to the dish body 220. The lower dish driving motor 231 and the driving force transmission mechanism 232 realize swinging means 230 that swings the tray (lower tray 22) at a longer period than the vibration period. The driving force transmission mechanism 232 realizes a means for transmitting the driving force of the power source (lower plate driving motor 231) to the plate cover 221.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the launching device 130 is disposed on the base door 13 so as to be located on the side of the dish unit 20. The launching device 130 is provided with a launching handle 26 that can be operated by the player, and the pachinko game can be advanced by operating the launching handle 26 by the player. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the firing motor according to the rotational angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 21 is described later. The game board 14 is sequentially fired.

  The game board 14 is disposed in front of the base door 13 so as to be positioned behind the protective glass 19. The game board 14 has a game area 15 on the front surface of which the launched game ball can roll. As shown in FIG. 7, the game area 15 is an area surrounded by guide rails 30 and the like, in which a game ball can roll. The game ball launched by the launching device 130 is guided by the guide rail 30 and moves to the upper part of the game area 15, and then the collision is caused by a collision with a plurality of obstacle nails (not shown) provided in the game area 15. Falling downward while changing the direction of travel.

  In the center of the front surface of the game board 14, a start port 25, a special prize port 39, a shutter 40, and the like are provided. On the condition that a game ball has entered the start port 25, a variable display of a special symbol, which will be described later, is executed. Further, as will be described in detail later, depending on the result of the variable symbol variable display, a big hit gaming state (so-called “big hit”) that is relatively advantageous to the player over the normal gaming state is obtained. When the big hit gaming state is reached, the shutter 40 is controlled to be in the open state, and the game ball may be easily received in the big prize opening 39.

  The game board 14 is made of a member having permeability. As shown in FIG. 2, a display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the game board 14 so as to be visible. A speaker 46 is disposed above the base door 13.

  As shown in FIG. 7, a special symbol display device 35 is also provided at the center of the game board 14. The special symbol display device 35 performs variable display of special symbols in a special symbol game. In the present embodiment, the special symbol in the special symbol display device 35 is configured by a single symbol sequence, but is not limited thereto, and may be configured by, for example, a plurality of symbol sequences.

  The “special symbol” is a symbol composed of numbers, symbols, and the like. “Variable display” means that the display can be changed. For example, “change display” that is displayed as a state that is actually changing, “stop display” that is displayed as a virtually stopped state, and the like are possible. It is what. In addition, “variable display” can be “derivation display” in which identification information is displayed as a result of a special symbol game. Further, the period from the start of the variable display to the derivation display is referred to as one variable display.

  In the special symbol display device 35, the special symbol is derived and displayed, and the gaming state becomes a jackpot gaming state that is advantageous to the player based on the special display that has been derived and displayed in a specific display mode. In addition, when the special symbol derived and displayed is in a non-specific display mode, the gaming state does not shift to the big hit gaming state.

  Also, based on the fact that the special symbol that has been derived and displayed has become a special display mode among the specific display modes, the gaming state is shifted to a big hit gaming state that is advantageous to the player, and the big hit gaming state ends. In such a case, the state will be shifted to the probability variation state.

  On the other hand, based on the fact that the special symbol derived and displayed has become a non-special display mode that is not a special display mode among the specific display modes, the gaming state is shifted to a jackpot gaming state that is advantageous to the player. When the big hit gaming state is finished, the game shifts to the non-probable change state (normal game state). In the probability change state as described above, the probability of shifting to the big hit gaming state is improved relative to the normal gaming state.

  In addition, depending on the display mode in which these special symbols are derived and displayed, there may be a transition to the short time state after the end of the big hit gaming state. The short state at this time is controlled so that the variable display time for special symbols and the like is shorter than the normal gaming state, and the time for the blade member 48a to be described later to be opened is longer, so that the relative state is shorter than the normal gaming state. The possibility of shifting to the big hit gaming state is improved.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a for displaying an image related to a game. The liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind (on the back side of) the opening 14 a formed in the game board 14. In the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, images relating to various games, such as decorative symbols that are variably displayed in accordance with the variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game, background images related to games, and effect images, are displayed in a predetermined manner. Is displayed.

  In addition, the decorative symbol is variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 in accordance with the variable symbol special symbol display in the special symbol display device 35. When this decoration symbol derivation display is performed and the result of the variable symbol special display on the special symbol display device 35 is a specific display mode, a combination of a plurality of decoration symbols derived and displayed is a specific combination, The gaming state shifts to a jackpot gaming state that is advantageous to the player.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 composed of a liquid crystal display panel is used as a portion for displaying an image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display device may have other modes, for example, a CRT (Cathode Ray). Tube), dot LED (Light Emitting Diode), segment LED, EL (Electronic Luminescent), plasma, etc. may be used.

  As shown in FIG. 7 again, the game area 15 of the game board 14 is provided with various types of objects. An example of various types of accessories will be described below with reference to FIG. 7, but the accessories are not limited thereto.

  For example, a special symbol display device 35 is provided above the center of the game area 15 of the game board 14.

  On the right side of the special symbol display device 35, a normal symbol display device 33 that performs variable display of the normal symbols is provided. Above the game board 14, a special symbol hold display device 34 for displaying the number of reserved symbols in the special symbol game and a normal symbol hold display device 50 for displaying the number of reserved symbols in the normal symbol game are provided.

  Further, ball passing gates 54 are provided on both the left and right sides in the game area 15 of the game board 14. When it is detected that a game ball has passed in the vicinity of the ball passage gate 54, the normal symbol variation display on the normal symbol display device 33 is started, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol variation display is stopped. The

  When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a predetermined symbol, the blade members (so-called normal electric accessories) 48a provided on both the left and right sides of the starting port 25, which will be described later, change from the closed state to the opened state, It becomes easy to enter the ball. Further, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member 48a is opened, the blade member 48a is closed and it is difficult for a game ball to enter the start port 25.

  Further, below the game board 15 in the game area 15, a game ball general winning opening 56 is provided.

  In addition, a shutter 40 that can be opened and closed with respect to the special prize opening 39 is provided below the game area 15 of the game board 14. As described above, when the game state is shifted to the big hit game state, the shutter 40 is driven so as to be in an open state (first state) in which a game ball can be easily received.

  Further, the shutter 40 is driven to the open state until a predetermined number of game balls pass through the special winning opening 39 or until a predetermined time elapses. In other words, in the open state, when a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls in the grand prize opening 39 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied, the big prize opening 39 is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls (second state). ). Subsequently, the shutter 40 that has been changed from the open state to the closed state is again driven to the open state on condition that the upper limit number of rounds has not been reached.

  A start port 25 is provided above the shutter 40. When a game ball wins at the start opening 25, a special symbol game, which will be described later, is started, and the state shifts to a variable display state in which the special symbol is variably displayed. As the predetermined variable display start condition, in this embodiment, the main condition is that the game ball has won the start opening 25 (the game ball has passed through the start area). In other words, when a predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied (provided that the game ball has passed through the start area), the special symbol is variably displayed. In the present embodiment, the predetermined variable display start condition is that a game ball has won the start opening 25, but the present invention is not limited to this, and another mode may be used.

  In addition, when a game ball wins the start opening 25 during the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the game ball is awarded to the start opening 25 until the special symbol in the variable display is derived and displayed. Execution (start) of variable display of the special symbol based is suspended. That is, when the predetermined variable display execution condition is satisfied, but the predetermined variable display start condition is not satisfied (when the predetermined variable display hold condition is satisfied), until the predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied The execution (start) of variable symbol special display is suspended. If the special symbol is derived and displayed in a state where the execution of the variable display of the special symbol is suspended, the execution of the variable display of the special symbol that is suspended is started.

  Further, the execution of the variable display of the special symbol executed when the special symbol is derived and displayed is one time. In addition, an upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the variable display of the special symbol is suspended. For example, the variable symbol variable display is suspended up to four times. Thus, when the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game is put on hold, the special symbol hold display device 34 displays the number of the hold.

  Similarly, in the normal symbol game, the execution (start) of variable symbol display may be suspended, and when the variable symbol variable display is suspended, the normal symbol hold display device 50 may The hold number is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the special symbol variable display and the normal symbol variable display are held up to four times as an upper limit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. The variable display of the special symbol may be suspended with the number of times or multiple times as the upper limit, and may be configured to be suspended without setting the upper limit. Of course, you may comprise so that the variable display of a special symbol may not be suspended.

  Further, behind the ball passing gate 54, the general winning opening 56, the big winning opening 39, and the starting opening 25, a passing ball sensor 114, a general winning ball sensor 106, a count sensor 104, and a start, which will be described later with reference to FIG. A winning ball sensor 116 is provided to detect each passing or entering ball. Further, behind the blade member 48a and the shutter 40, a normal electric accessory solenoid 118 and a special prize opening solenoid 120, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 8, are disposed, and are driven respectively.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the pachinko machine 10 is mainly composed of a main control circuit 60 that controls a game and a sub-control circuit 300 that controls an effect according to the progress of the game.

  The main control circuit 60 includes a main CPU 66, a main ROM (read only memory) 68, and a main RAM (read / write memory) 70.

  A main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like are connected to the main CPU 66. The main CPU 66 executes various processes based on programs stored in the main ROM 68.

  The main ROM 68 stores programs for controlling various operations of the pachinko machine 10 by the main CPU 66, various tables, and the like.

  The main RAM 70 stores various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. In the present embodiment, the main RAM 70 is used as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The main control circuit 60 also includes a reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 that generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) to execute a system timer interrupt process, which will be described later. An initial reset circuit 64 for generating a signal and a serial communication IC 72 for supplying a command to a sub-control circuit to be described later are provided.

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60.

  For example, as various devices in response to a signal from the main control circuit 60, the special symbol display device 35, the special symbol hold display device 34, the normal symbol display device 33, the normal symbol hold display device 50, and the blade member 48a are opened. The ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 to be closed and the big winning opening solenoid 120 to drive the shutter 40 to open or close the large winning opening 39 are connected.

  Further, for example, the main control circuit 60 includes a count sensor 104 that supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit when the game ball passes through the area of the big winning opening 39, and the general winning opening 56 receives the game balls. A general winning ball sensor 106 that supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit when passing, and a passing ball sensor 114 that supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit when the game ball passes through the ball passing gate 54. When the game ball wins the start opening 25, the start winning ball sensor 116 that supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60, the backup data at the time of power interruption, etc. are cleared according to the operation of the game hall manager A backup clear switch 124 to be connected is connected.

  The main control circuit 60 is connected to a payout / launch control circuit 126. The payout / firing control circuit 126 is connected to a payout device 128 for paying out game balls, a launch device 130 for firing game balls, and a card unit 400. A lending operation unit 155 is connected to the card unit 400, and an operation signal is supplied to the card unit 400 in accordance with an operation in the lending operation unit 155.

  The payout / launch control circuit 126 receives a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 60 and a lending ball control signal supplied from the card unit 400, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 128. Then, the payout device 128 pays out the game ball. The payout / firing control circuit 126 supplies power to the firing motor according to the turning angle when the launching handle 26 is gripped by the player and is turned clockwise. Control to fire the ball.

  A sub-control circuit 300 is connected to the serial communication IC 72. The sub control circuit 300 performs display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, control related to sound generated from the speaker 46, control of lamps including decoration lamps, etc., the lower plate 22 according to various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. Control of the lower pan driving motor 231 related to the vibration and reciprocation of the head is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the command is supplied from the main control circuit 60 to the sub control circuit 300, and the signal cannot be supplied from the sub control circuit 300 to the main control circuit 60. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration may be adopted in which a signal can be transmitted from the sub control circuit 300 to the main control circuit 60.

  The sub control circuit 300 includes a sub CPU 306, a program ROM 308, a work RAM 310, a display control circuit 350 for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, a sound control circuit 330 for performing control related to sound generated from the speaker 46, a decorative lamp, and the like. The lamp control circuit 340 controls the lamp 132 including the lower plate control circuit 360 that controls the lower plate drive motor 231 related to the vibration and reciprocation of the lower plate 22. The sub control circuit 300 executes an effect corresponding to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60.

  The sub CPU 306 executes various processes according to the program stored in the program ROM 308. In particular, the sub CPU 306 controls the sub control circuit 300 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60.

  The program ROM 308 stores programs and various tables for controlling the production according to the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 by the sub CPU 306.

  In the present embodiment, the main ROM 68 and the program ROM 308 are used as storage means for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a storage medium that can be read by a computer having control means. Another mode may be used as long as it is present. For example, programs and tables may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. In addition, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the work RAM 310 or the like. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

  The work RAM 310 stores various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 306. In this embodiment, the work RAM 310 is used as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 306. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The display control circuit 350 is a circuit that performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 32, and includes an image display processor, an image data ROM that stores data for generating various types of image data, a frame buffer that buffers image data, A D / A converter for converting image data as an image signal is used.

  The display control circuit 350 performs various processes for causing the liquid crystal display device 32 to display an image in accordance with data supplied from the sub CPU 306. In response to an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 306, the display control circuit 350 displays various image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device, such as decorative symbol image data indicating decorative symbols, background image data, and rendering image data. Is temporarily stored in the frame buffer.

  Then, the display control circuit 350 supplies the image data stored in the frame buffer to the D / A converter at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter converts image data into an image signal, and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 32 at a predetermined timing, whereby an image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. That is, the display control circuit 350 performs control to display an image related to the game on the liquid crystal display device 32.

  The audio control circuit 330 includes a sound source IC that performs control related to audio, an audio data ROM that stores various audio data, an amplifier for amplifying audio signals, and the like.

  The sound source IC controls sound generated from the speaker 46. The sound source IC selects one sound data from the plurality of sound data stored in the sound data ROM in accordance with the sound generation command supplied from the sub CPU 306. The sound source IC reads the selected audio data from the audio data ROM, converts the audio data into a predetermined audio signal, and supplies the audio signal to the amplifier. The amplifier amplifies the sound signal and generates sound from the speaker 46.

  The lamp control circuit 340 includes a drive circuit for supplying a lamp control signal, a decoration data ROM in which a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns are stored, and the like.

  The lower pan control circuit 360 is a circuit that controls the lower pan driving motor 231 and is configured in a motor driver IC or the like.

  The motor driver IC controls the operation and stop of the lower plate drive motor 231 and the rotation direction. The motor driver IC supplies a drive signal to the lower plate drive motor 231 in accordance with the lower plate drive command supplied from the sub CPU 306. Further, the motor driver IC reverses the rotation direction of the lower dish drive motor 231 in accordance with the reverse command supplied from the sub CPU 306. Thereby, the plate body 220 in the lower plate 22 vibrates in small increments at a predetermined cycle, and the plate cover 221 reciprocates in the front-rear direction.

[Game machine operation]
The processes executed by the pachinko machine 10 are shown in FIGS. 9 to 11 and FIGS. 13 to 16 below. Moreover, the state transition of the special symbol control process performed with the pachinko machine 10 is demonstrated with reference to FIG.

[Main processing]
As shown in FIG. 9, first, the main CPU 66 performs initial settings such as RAM access permission, backup restoration processing, and work area initialization (S10).

  Next, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 11, the main CPU 66 performs special symbol control processing related to the progress of the special symbol game, the decorative symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 and the special symbol display device 35, and the special symbols. Execute (S11).

  Next, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 14, the main CPU 66 executes normal symbol control processing relating to the progress of the normal symbol game and the normal symbols displayed on the normal symbol display device 33 (S12).

  Next, the main CPU 66 executes a symbol display device control process for performing display control of variable symbols such as a special symbol and a normal symbol based on the execution result of the special symbol control processing in step S11 and the normal symbol control processing in step S12. (S13).

  As described above, in the main process, after the initial setting is completed, the special symbol control process, the normal symbol control process, and the symbol display device control process are repeatedly executed.

[System timer interrupt processing]
Further, the main CPU 66 may interrupt the main process during execution of the main process and execute the system timer interrupt process. The main CPU 66 executes the following system timer interrupt process in response to clock pulses generated every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) from the reset clock pulse generation circuit 62. This system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 10, first, the main CPU 66 executes a random number update process so that each count value such as a big hit determination random number counter, a big hit symbol determination random number counter or the like is incremented by “1” (S20).

  Next, the main CPU 66 executes an input detection process for detecting the winning or passing of the game ball to the start opening 25 or the like (S21).

  Next, the main CPU 66 has various timers such as a waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub-control circuit 300, a big prize opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the big prize opening 39, and the like. The update process is executed (S22).

  Next, the main CPU 66 executes an output process in order to supply a signal for drive control based on various variables to a solenoid, a motor, etc. (S23).

  Next, the main CPU 66 executes command output processing for supplying various commands to the sub-control circuit 300 (S24).

  Next, the main CPU 66 executes a payout process such as sending a prize ball control command for causing the payout device 128 to perform a prize ball to the payout / firing control circuit 126 (S25).

  When the series of processes is completed, the main CPU 66 ends this subroutine, returns to the address before the occurrence of the interrupt, and executes the main process (S26).

[Special symbol control processing]
The special symbol control process in step S11 shown in FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 11, the numerical values drawn on the sides of the respective processes indicate the control state flags corresponding to the respective processes, and one step corresponding to the numerical value is executed according to the numerical value of the control state flag. The special symbol game will proceed.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the main CPU 66 first executes a process of loading a control state flag (S30).

  In each process described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the control state flag. This control state flag indicates the game state of the special symbol game, and allows any one of the processes to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 66 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined in accordance with a waiting time timer set for each step.

  Further, before reaching the predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed. Of course, the system timer interrupt process is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

  Next, the main CPU 66 executes a special symbol memory check process (S31). Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 13, the main CPU 66 checks the number of holdings when the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check, and determines the big hit if there is a holding number. , Derived special symbols, special symbol variation patterns, etc. are determined. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag, and sets the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern determined in the current process in the waiting time timer. That is, the main CPU 66 is set to execute a special symbol variation time management process described later after the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern determined this time has elapsed. On the other hand, when there is no reserved number, the main CPU 66 performs a demonstration display process for displaying a demonstration screen.

  Next, the main CPU 66 executes a special symbol variation time management process (S32). In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management to the control state flag when the control state flag is the value (01) indicating the special symbol variation time management. Set the waiting time after confirmation to the waiting time timer. That is, the main CPU 66 is set to execute a special symbol display time management process to be described later after the waiting time after determination has elapsed.

  Next, the main CPU 66 executes a special symbol display time management process (S33). In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit when the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management and the waiting time after determination has elapsed. In the case of a big hit, the main CPU 66 sets a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the big hit start interval in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the big hit start interval has elapsed, the main CPU 66 is set to execute the big hit start interval management process described later. On the other hand, if it is not a big hit, the main CPU 66 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game. That is, the main CPU 66 is set to execute a special symbol game end process in step S39 described later.

  Next, when the main CPU 66 determines that it is a big hit, it executes a big hit start interval management process (S34). In this processing, the main CPU 66 has a value (03) indicating that the control state flag indicates the big hit start interval management, and when the time corresponding to the big hit start interval has elapsed, Based on the data read from the ROM 68, the variables stored in the main RAM 70 are updated. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening 39 is being opened to the control state flag, and sets an open upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) to the special winning opening open timer. That is, the main CPU 66 is set to execute the large winning opening opening process in step S35 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 66 executes a special winning opening opening process (S35). In this process, when the control status flag is a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened, the main CPU has passed the condition that the big prize opening prize counter is a predetermined number or more and the opening upper limit time (large It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the winning opening opening time timer is “0” is satisfied (a predetermined closing condition is satisfied).

  The main CPU 66 updates the variables stored in the main RAM 70 in order to close the special winning opening 39 when any of the conditions is satisfied. Then, the main CPU 66 sets a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball remaining ball in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets the extra ball remaining ball monitoring time in the waiting time timer. That is, the main CPU 66 is set to execute the next prize winning mouth residual sphere monitoring process after the prize winning mouth residual sphere monitoring time has elapsed.

  Next, the main CPU 66 executes a special winning opening residual ball monitoring process (S36). In this process, the main CPU 66 indicates that the control state flag is a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball remaining ball in the winning game mouth, and when the remaining winning ball monitoring time in the winning game mouth has elapsed, It is determined whether or not the condition that the number of times of release is equal to or greater than the maximum value (the final round) is satisfied.

  When this condition is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the jackpot end interval in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the big hit end interval has elapsed, the main CPU 66 is set to execute the big hit end interval processing in step S38 described later.

  On the other hand, when this condition is not satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (06) indicating management of the special winning opening reopening waiting time in the control state flag. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a time corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the interval between rounds elapses, the main CPU 66 sets to execute the waiting time management process before the next big winning opening reopening.

  Next, the main CPU 66 executes the waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening when it is determined that the big winning opening opening number counter is not equal to or larger than the maximum winning opening opening number (S37). In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the special prize opening number counter to “0” when the control state flag is a value (06) indicating the big prize opening reopening waiting time management and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. Update the memory so that it increases by 1 ″. Then, the main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open to the control state flag. Further, the main CPU 66 sets an opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, the main CPU 66 is set so as to execute the above-described special winning opening opening process again.

  Next, when the main CPU 66 determines that the big prize opening number-of-times counter is equal to or larger than the maximum value of the big prize opening number, the big hit end interval process is executed (S38). In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game to the control state when the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval and the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval has elapsed. Set to flag. That is, the main CPU 66 is set to execute the next special symbol game end process. The main CPU 66 performs control to shift to the probability variation state when the big hit symbol is a probability variation symbol, and performs control to shift to the normal gaming state when the big hit symbol is a non-probability variation symbol.

  Next, the main CPU 66 executes a special symbol game ending process when the big hit gaming state is ended or is lost (S39). In this process, when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game, the main CPU 66 stores and updates the data indicating the number of holdings (starting storage information) to be decreased by “1”. Then, the main CPU 66 updates the special symbol storage area in order to perform the next fluctuation display. Then, the main CPU 66 sets a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. That is, the main CPU 66 is set to execute the special symbol memory check process described above. When this process ends, the main CPU 66 ends the execution of this subroutine.

  As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flag to “00”, “01”, “02”, “ By setting “08 ″ in order, the special symbol memory check process, special symbol variation time management process, special symbol display time management process, and special symbol game end process shown in FIG. 11 are executed at a predetermined timing. .

  Further, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in the order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03” when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit when it is not the big hit gaming state, The special symbol memory check process, the special symbol variation time management process, the special symbol display time management process, and the jackpot start interval management process shown in FIG. 11 are executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the jackpot gaming state is executed. Become.

  Further, when the control to the big hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in order of “04”, “05”, “06”, thereby performing the big prize opening opening process shown in FIG. Then, the processing for the residual ball monitoring process in the big prize opening and the waiting time management process before reopening the big prize opening is executed at a predetermined timing, and the big hit game is executed.

  When the big hit game is executed and the end condition of the big hit game state is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets “04”, “05”, “07”, “08” in this order, 11 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the big hit game state is finished. The special winning opening releasing process, the special ball remaining ball monitoring process, the big hit end interval process, and the special symbol game end process shown in FIG.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The special symbol memory check process of FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the main CPU 66 first determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check (S40). When the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check (S40: YES), the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the number of holds is “0” (S41). On the other hand, when the main CPU 66 does not determine that the control state flag is a value indicating the special symbol storage check (S40: NO), the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine.

  Next, when the main CPU 66 determines that the data indicating the reserved number is “0” (S41: YES), the main CPU 66 executes a demo display process (S42). When this process ends, the main CPU 66 ends this subroutine. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the data indicating the number of holds is “0” (S41: NO), the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management as the control state flag. Execute (S43).

  Next, the main CPU 66 executes jackpot determination processing (S44). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the high probability flag, and selects one jackpot determination table from a plurality of jackpot determination tables having different numbers of jackpot determination values (hit determination values) based on the read high probability flag. .

  As described above, when the high probability flag is a predetermined value, that is, when the gaming state is in a probable variation state, the probability of shifting to the big hit gaming state is improved as compared with the normal time. Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot determination random number value extracted at the time of starting winning and the selected jackpot determination table. That is, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to enter a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player.

  Next, the main CPU 66 executes a special symbol determination process (S45). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the jackpot symbol random value extracted at the time of starting winning, determines the special symbol based on the jackpot symbol random value and the result of the jackpot determination described above, and determines the special symbol. Data indicating a symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. In addition, when determining the special symbol as a special display mode (a display mode in which the jackpot symbol becomes a probable variation symbol), the main CPU 66 performs control for shifting to the probable variation state.

  The data indicating the special symbol stored in this way is supplied to the special symbol display device 35. As a result, the special symbol display device 35 derives and displays the special symbol. Further, the data indicating the special symbol stored in this way is supplied from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 306 of the sub control circuit 300 as a derived symbol designation command. Thereby, in the sub-control circuit 300, the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol is derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32.

  Next, the main CPU 66 executes variation pattern determination processing (S46). In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a rendering condition selection random value. The main CPU 66 selects a variation pattern distribution table for determining a variation pattern based on the special symbol determined as described above. The main CPU 66 determines a variation pattern based on the rendering condition selection random number extracted from the rendering condition selection random number counter and the selected variation pattern distribution table, and stores the variation pattern in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The main CPU 66 determines the variation display mode (in particular, the variation display time) of the special symbol based on the data indicating such a variation pattern.

  The data indicating the variation pattern stored in this way is supplied to the special symbol display device 35. As a result, the special symbol display device 35 variably displays the variation pattern determined by the special symbol. Further, the data indicating the variation pattern stored in this way is supplied from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 306 of the sub control circuit 300 as a variation pattern designation command. The sub CPU 306 of the sub control circuit 300 executes an effect display according to the received variation pattern designation command.

  Next, the main CPU 66 sets the variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the waiting time timer (S47), and executes processing for clearing the storage area used for the current variation display (S48). When this process ends, the main CPU 66 ends the execution of this subroutine.

[Normal symbol control processing]
The normal symbol control process of FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 14, the numerical value drawn on the side of each process indicates a normal symbol control state flag corresponding to those steps, and one numerical value corresponding to the numerical value of the normal symbol control state flag corresponds to that numerical value. Steps are executed and the normal symbol game proceeds.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the main CPU 66 first executes a process of loading the normal symbol control state flag (S50). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the normal symbol control state flag.

  In the process described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the normal symbol control state flag. The normal symbol control state flag indicates the game state of the normal symbol game, and enables one of the processes to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 66 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined in accordance with a waiting time timer set for each step.

  Further, before reaching the predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed. Of course, the system timer interrupt process is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

  Next, the main CPU 66 executes a symbol memory check process (S51). In this process, when the normal symbol control state flag is a value (00) indicating the normal symbol storage check, the main CPU 66 checks the number of reserved symbols related to the normal symbol, and performs a hit determination or the like when there is a reserved number. Then, the main CPU 66 sets the value (01) indicating the normal symbol variation time management in the ordinary symbol control state flag, and sets the variation time determined in the current process in the waiting time timer. That is, the main CPU 66 is set to execute the next normal symbol variation time monitoring process after the variation time determined this time has elapsed.

  Next, the main CPU 66 executes normal symbol variation time monitoring processing (S52). In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the normal symbol control state flag to the value (01) indicating the normal symbol variation time management, and when the variation time has elapsed, the main symbol 66 sets the value (02) indicating the normal symbol display time monitoring to the normal symbol. The control state flag is set, and the post-confirmation waiting time (for example, 0.5 seconds) is set in the waiting time timer. That is, the main CPU 66 is set to execute the next normal symbol display time monitoring process after the waiting time after determination has elapsed.

  Next, the main CPU 66 executes a normal symbol display time monitoring process (S53). In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a hit when the normal symbol control state flag is a value (02) indicating normal symbol display time monitoring and the waiting time after determination has elapsed. If the main CPU 66 is a win, the main CPU 66 executes the normal electric combination opening setting process, and sets a value (03) indicating the normal electric combination release to the normal symbol control state flag. That is, the main CPU 66 is set so as to execute the next ordinary electric accessory release process.

  On the other hand, the main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating the end of the normal symbol game when it is not a win. That is, it is set to execute the normal symbol game end process in step S55 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 66 executes an ordinary electric accessory release process (S54). In this process, when the normal symbol control state flag is a value (03) indicating that the normal electric combination is released, the main CPU 66 has the condition that there is a predetermined number of start winnings during the release of the normal electric combination. It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the combination release time timer is “0” is satisfied.

  The main CPU 66 updates a variable stored in the main RAM 70 in order to bring the blade member 48a, which is a normal electric accessory, into a closed state when any one of the conditions is satisfied. Then, the main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating the end of the normal symbol game in the normal symbol control state flag. That is, the main CPU 66 is set to execute the next normal symbol game end process.

  Next, the main CPU 66 executes a normal symbol game end process (S55). In this process, when the normal symbol control state flag is a value (04) indicating the end of the normal symbol game, the main CPU 66 stores and updates the data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the normal symbol so as to decrease by “1”. The main CPU 66 updates the normal symbol storage area in order to perform the next normal symbol variation display. The main CPU 66 sets a value (00) indicating a normal symbol storage check. That is, the main CPU 66 is set to execute the process of loading the above-described normal symbol control state flag. When this process ends, the main CPU 66 ends the execution of this subroutine.

[Sub control circuit main processing]
The sub control circuit 300 executes a sub control circuit main process. The sub control circuit main process will be described with reference to FIG. The sub-control circuit main process is a process started when the power is turned on.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the sub CPU 306 first executes an initial setting process such as RAM access permission and work area initialization (S100).

  Next, the sub CPU 306 executes random number update processing for updating random number values of various random number counters stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 310 (S110).

  Next, although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 16, the sub CPU 306 analyzes the received command and executes a command analysis process according to the analyzed command (S120).

  Next, the sub CPU 306 executes display control processing for performing image display control in the liquid crystal display device 32 (S130).

  Next, the sub CPU 306 performs a sound control process for controlling sound generated from the speaker 46, a lamp control process for controlling light emission of various lamps 132, a vibration of the lower dish 22, and a lower dish driving motor 231 related to reciprocating motion. A lower pan control process for performing control is executed (S140, S150, S160). When these processes are completed, the sub CPU 306 again proceeds to the random number update process in step S110.

  Thus, in the sub control circuit main process, after the initial setting process is completed, the lower dish control process is repeatedly executed from the random number update process.

[Command analysis processing]
The command analysis process of FIG. 15 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the sub CPU 306 first determines whether or not there is a received command based on whether or not the command is stored in the command buffer (S200). In this process, if the sub CPU 306 determines that there is a received command (S200: YES), the sub CPU 306 reads command data from a command buffer positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 310 (S210). Subsequent processing will be described in detail below. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 306 determines that there is no received command (S210: NO), the sub-CPU 306 ends this subroutine.

  After step S210, the sub CPU 306 determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been received based on the read command data (S220).

  When the sub CPU 306 determines that the variation pattern designation command has been received (S220: YES), the sub CPU 306 executes an effect pattern determination process for determining various effect patterns such as a decoration pattern variation pattern and an image effect pattern for displaying a background image. (S230). When this process ends, the sub CPU 306 ends the execution of this subroutine.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 306 determines that the variation pattern designation command has not been received (S220: NO), the sub CPU 306 determines whether or not the derived symbol designation command has been received based on the read command data (S240).

  If the sub CPU 306 determines that a derived symbol designation command has been received (S240: YES), the sub CPU 306 executes a derived symbol determination process for determining a decorative symbol to be derived and displayed based on the derived symbol designation command (S250). Exit.

  On the other hand, if the sub CPU 306 determines that the derived symbol designation command has not been received (S240: NO), the sub CPU 306 executes processing such as setting effect control data corresponding to the received command (S260), and executes this subroutine. Exit.

  For example, when the big hit effect pattern is determined in the effect pattern determination process in step S230, the effect image corresponding to the big hit is displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 by the display control process in step S130. Through the sound control process in step S140, a sound for notifying the big hit is generated from the speaker 46. By the lamp control process in step S150, the various lamps 132 including the decorative lamp emit light in a manner corresponding to the big hit, By the lower plate control process in S160, the lower plate 22 vibrates and reciprocates back and forth.

  Here, the vibration and reciprocation of the lower plate 22 will be described in detail below.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, when the game state is a big hit, display of an effect image corresponding to the big hit, generation of sound, and light emission of the lamp are performed as one aspect of the effect, and at the same time, different effects are produced. As an aspect, the plate body 220 of the lower plate 22 vibrates and the plate cover 221 reciprocates back and forth.

  At this time, in the big hit game state, a large number of game balls tend to be stored in the lower plate 22, and a large number of game balls are stacked in the plate body 220, or a ball clogging is likely to occur near the payout opening 22a. .

  On the other hand, even when a large number of game balls are stored in the dish body 220 in a piled state or when a ball is clogged in the vicinity of the payout opening 22a, a small vibration is applied to the dish body 220. The vibration propagates to the game balls that touch the dish main body 220, and the vibration propagates to all the game balls stored in the dish main body 220 one after another.

  As a result, the game balls stored in the dish body 220 are automatically leveled by the vibration without being spilled off from the dish body 220 depending on the movement of the small vibration level, and in the vicinity of the payout opening 22a. Ball clogging is automatically resolved.

  On the other hand, at the same time as the dish main body 220 vibrates, the dish cover 221 reciprocates back and forth largely and slowly independently of the dish main body 220. As a result, when the game state is shifted from the normal gaming state to the big hit gaming state, the player is fresh to the movement of the dish cover 221 which is different from general effects such as effect image display, sound generation, and lamp light emission. And the impact will be felt. That is, a dynamic effect with a high effect can be performed by the movement of the dish cover 221.

  Further, the operation of the lower plate 22 in the present embodiment is realized by reciprocating the plate cover 221 back and forth while vibrating the plate main body 220 by one lower plate driving motor 231. There is no need to provide a plurality of power sources corresponding to each of the covers 221, and the number of drive components can be reduced.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 and 6, when the dish cover 221 reciprocates back and forth, a relatively large gap is formed between the outer wall part 221 b of the dish cover 221 and the front wall part 220 b of the dish body 220. 222 occurs, but such a gap 222 is closed by the flange portion 221c. Thereby, a game ball or the like does not enter the gap 222, and the clogging of the gap 222 that hinders the reciprocating motion of the dish cover 221 can be prevented.

  Further, the volume of the gap 222 changes during the reciprocating motion of the dish cover 221, while air flows between the gap 222 and the outside via the air hole 221 f. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the gap 222 from causing an internal pressure change that hinders the reciprocating motion of the dish cover 221.

  Further, along with the reciprocating motion of the dish cover 221, air intake and exhaust are repeatedly performed through the air holes 221f. At that time, the air holes 221f generate intake sound and exhaust sound. Therefore, it is possible to make the player hear such an intake sound or exhaust sound as a sound effect related to an effect different from the sound emitted from the speaker 46.

  Further, the jet of the jetted air is guided obliquely upward from the air hole 221f. Thereby, since the jet of air from the air hole 221f repeatedly hits the player's face located above the lower plate 22, such a jet of air can be felt by the player as one aspect of the production. .

  Further, the stroke length when the plate cover 221 reciprocates back and forth can be defined as the maximum distance between the outer wall part 221b and the front wall part 220b, and such maximum distance is defined by the stopper 221d. Become. That is, when the plate cover 221 reciprocates back and forth, the front wall 220b does not move relative to the rear side outward of the flange 221c, so that it is formed between the front wall 220b and the outer wall 221b. The gap 222 to be formed can always be reliably closed by the flange portion 221c.

  Further, as the plate cover 221 reciprocates back and forth, the stopper 221d may repeatedly come into contact with the front wall portion 220b. On the other hand, when the stopper 221d comes into contact with the front wall portion 220b, the impact of the stopper 221d is reduced by the elastic body 221g. Thereby, damage and breakage of front wall part 220b and stopper 221d can be prevented effectively.

  Furthermore, another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the same or similar components as those according to the above-described embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  FIG. 17 is a top view for explaining the operation of the tray (lower plate 22) according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 18 is a front view for explaining the operation of a tray (lower tray 22) according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 19 is an overall perspective view of a pachislot machine according to another embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the plate body 220 and the plate cover 221 constituting the lower plate 22 may be formed in a substantially rectangular shape when viewed from above. Further, as indicated by an arrow in the figure, the pan cover 221 may be repeatedly changed in rotation direction within a range of, for example, about several degrees around the axis Z in the vertical direction. Such a movement of the dish cover 221 can also provide a dynamic effect with a high effect.

  Further, as indicated by an arrow in FIG. 18, the pan cover 221 may be repeatedly changed in rotation direction within a range of, for example, about several degrees around the horizontal axis X. Such a movement of the dish cover 221 can also provide a dynamic effect with a high effect.

  As shown in FIG. 19, a so-called pachislot machine 10 ′ as a gaming machine may include a lower plate 22 similar to that according to the above embodiment.

  The pachi-slot machine 10 'includes a plurality of reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the like on which a plurality of symbols are arranged. When the player inserts a game medal (game medium) and the start lever 6 is operated, the pachislot machine 10 ′ performs random number extraction and performs lottery based on the extracted random number value to determine an internal winning combination. To do. Then, the pachislot machine 10 ′ determines a combination of symbols that is permitted to be displayed along a predetermined winning determination line by determining the internal winning combination. At this time, the types of symbol combinations are related to “winning” in which benefits such as payout of game medals, re-playing operation, bonus operation, etc. are given to the player, and other so-called “losing” Things are provided.

  Subsequently, after the plurality of reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotated, the pachislot machine 10 ′ has an internal winning combination and the stop buttons 7L and 7C when the stop button 7L, 7C, and 7R is pressed by the player. , 7R is controlled to stop the rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Here, in the pachislot machine 10 ′, basically, control is performed to stop the rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R within a specified time (190 msec) from when the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R is pressed. Is called. The number of symbols that move with the rotation of the reel within the specified time is referred to as “the number of sliding symbols”, and the maximum number is basically determined to be four symbols.

  The pachislot machine 10 ′ displays the symbol combination as much as possible along the winning determination line by using the above-mentioned prescribed time when the internal winning combination permitting the display of the symbol combination related to winning is determined. Thus, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. On the other hand, for combinations of symbols that are not permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotated using the specified time so that they are not displayed along the winning determination line. Stop.

  Thus, when the rotations of the plurality of reels 3L, 3C, 3R are all stopped, the pachislot machine 10 ′ determines whether or not the combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line is related to winning. I do. When it is determined that the prize is related to a winning, a privilege such as payout of a game medal is given to the player through the payout opening 22a. A series of flows as described above is performed as one game in the pachislot machine 10 '.

  Further, in the pachislot machine 10 ′ according to the present embodiment, in the series of flows described above, video display performed by the liquid crystal display device 32, light output performed by the various lamps 132, sound output performed by the speaker 46, or Various effects are performed using these combinations. Simultaneously with the production according to such an aspect, the plate body 220 of the lower plate 22 vibrates and the plate cover 221 reciprocates back and forth so that a dynamic production is performed.

  When the start lever 6 is operated by the player, a random number value for performance is extracted separately from the random number value used for determining the internal winning combination, and when the random number value for performance is extracted, The machine 10 'determines by lottery what is to be executed this time out of a plurality of types of production contents associated with the internal winning combination.

  When the production contents are determined, the pachislot machine 10 'determines whether or not there is a prize when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started and when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. The execution of the performance is advanced in conjunction with each opportunity such as when it was performed. In this way, in the pachislot machine 10 ′, the opportunity to know or predict the determined internal winning combination (in other words, the combination of symbols to be aimed at) by executing the production contents associated with the internal winning combination. Is provided to the player, and the player's interest is improved.

  In particular, in the pachislot machine 10 ′ according to the present embodiment, in the so-called bonus operating state, display of effect images, generation of sounds, and lamp emission according to the bonus are performed as one aspect of the effect, and at the same time, different effects are generated. As an aspect, the plate body 220 of the lower plate 22 vibrates and the plate cover 221 reciprocates back and forth.

  At this time, in the bonus operating state, a large number of game medals tend to be stored in the lower plate 22, a state in which a large number of game medals are piled up on the plate body 220, and game medals are clogged near the payout opening 22a. Prone to occur.

  On the other hand, even when a large number of game medals are stored in the tray body 220 or when the game medals are clogged in the vicinity of the payout opening 22a, the dish body 220 is vibrated little by little. As a result, the vibration propagates to the game medals touching the plate main body 220, and the vibration propagates to all the game medals stored in the plate main body 220 one after another.

  As a result, the game medals stored in the plate body 220 are automatically leveled by the vibration without being spilled off from the plate body 220 depending on the movement of the vibration level, and in the vicinity of the payout opening 22a. The clogging of game medals is automatically resolved.

  On the other hand, at the same time as the dish main body 220 vibrates, the dish cover 221 reciprocates back and forth largely and slowly independently of the dish main body 220. As a result, when the game state is shifted from the normal gaming state to the big hit gaming state, the player is refreshed by the movement of the dish cover 221 which is different from the general effects such as display of effect images, generation of sounds, and lamp emission. And the impact will be felt. That is, as with the pachinko machine 10 described above, a dynamic production with a high production effect can be performed by the movement of the dish cover 221.

  According to the embodiments described above, the following gaming machines are realized.

  The gaming machines (pachinko machine 10 and pachislot machine 10 ') according to each of the embodiments described above receive a tray (lower tray 22) that stores a plurality of gaming media (game balls, gaming medals) that are paid out according to the game from the gaming machine main body. And a swinging means for swinging the tray (dish cover 221) at a longer cycle than the cycle of the vibration. 230 (lower pan driving motor 231 and driving force transmission mechanism 232).

  According to this configuration, the game medium stored in the tray (lower tray 22) can be vibrated little by little by the oscillating means (lower tray drive motor 231), and the oscillating means 230 allows the tray ( The lower plate 22) can be swung slowly at a longer period than the vibration. As a result, even when a plurality of game media are stored in a pile in the tray (lower plate 22), for example, such a plurality of game media are not spilled due to rocking, and the vibrations are small. At the same time, a dynamic effect with a high effect can be performed by the periodic movement of the tray (lower plate 22).

  In addition to the above configuration, the gaming machine according to each of the above embodiments is characterized in that the swinging means 230 swings the tray (lower tray 22) with a swing width larger than the swing width of the vibration. To do.

  According to this configuration, the tray (lower plate 22) has a swing width that is slower than the cycle of vibration applied by the swinging means 230 to the tray (lower plate 22) and is larger than the swing width of the vibration. Can be swung. Thereby, the dynamic production with a more impact can be implement | achieved by the aspect which a saucer (lower plate 22) moves large slowly.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to each of the above embodiments, in addition to the above configuration, the tray (lower tray 22) covers the outer side of the tray body 220 and the dish body 220, and is independent of the dish body 220. A oscillating means (lower dish driving motor 231) fixed to the dish body 220, and from a power source that generates a driving force while applying vibration to the dish body 220. The swinging means 230 includes the power source and a driving force transmission mechanism 232 that transmits the driving force of the power source to the dish cover 221. The dish cover 221 includes the driving force transmission mechanism. It is characterized by being reciprocated in a predetermined direction (front-rear direction, rotation direction) via H.232.

  According to this configuration, the plate body 220 and the plate cover 221 of the tray (lower plate 22) are operated independently of each other, and the plate cover 221 is moved in a predetermined direction while vibrating the plate body 220 by one power source. Since it can be reciprocated, it is not necessary to provide a plurality of power sources corresponding to each of the dish body 220 and the dish cover 221, and the number of driving parts can be suppressed.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to each of the above embodiments, in addition to the above configuration, the dish main body 220 includes a front wall part 220b, and the dish cover 221 faces the front wall part 220b, and An outer wall 221b that forms a gap 222 with the front wall 220b as it reciprocates in the direction, and a flange that extends from the outer wall 221b toward the front wall 220b and closes the gap 222 221c.

  According to this configuration, when the dish cover 221 reciprocates in a predetermined direction, the gap 222 generated between the outer wall part 221b of the dish cover 221 and the front wall part 220b of the dish body 220 is closed by the flange part 221c. Therefore, game media or the like do not enter the gap 222, and clogging of the gap 222 that hinders the reciprocating motion of the dish cover 221 can be prevented.

  In addition to the above configuration, the gaming machine according to each of the embodiments described above is characterized in that the outer wall portion 221b is provided with an air hole 221f that communicates with the outside through the gap 222.

  According to this configuration, the volume of the gap 222 changes during the reciprocating movement of the dish cover 221, and air flows between the gap 222 and the outside via the air holes 221 f, so that the dish cover 221 moves back and forth. It is possible to prevent a change in internal pressure that causes trouble from occurring in the gap 222. Further, since the intake and exhaust of air are repeatedly performed through the air hole 221f, the player can hear the intake sound and the exhaust sound generated at that time as sound effects related to the production. The air hole may be one or a plurality of air holes.

  In addition to the above configuration, the gaming machine according to each of the above embodiments is characterized in that the air hole 221f is formed so as to eject the air in the gap 222 obliquely upward.

  According to this configuration, it is possible to guide the jet of air ejected from the air hole 221f obliquely upward, and to apply the jet of air to the player's face generally positioned above the saucer. This jet can be made to feel to the player as an aspect of the production.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the gaming machine according to each of the above embodiments has the flange portion 221c positioned on the opposite side of the outer wall portion 221b with respect to the front wall portion 220b, in the predetermined direction. A stopper 221d that can come into contact with the front wall 220b as it reciprocates is provided.

  According to this configuration, the maximum distance between the outer wall portion 221b and the front wall portion 220b is defined by the stopper 221d, and the front wall portion 220b relatively moves to the outside of the flange portion 221c when the plate cover 221 reciprocates. Therefore, the gap 222 formed between the front wall portion 220b and the outer wall portion 221b can be reliably closed by the flange portion 221c.

  In addition to the above configuration, the gaming machine according to each of the above embodiments is characterized in that an elastic body 221g is provided at a portion of the stopper 221d that contacts the front wall portion 220b.

  According to this configuration, since the stopper 221d repeatedly comes into contact with the front wall 220b as the plate cover 221 reciprocates, the impact by the stopper 221d is moderated by the elastic body 221g. The damage and breakage of 220b and the stopper 221d can be effectively prevented. The elastic body may be provided separately from the stopper, or the stopper itself may be an elastic body.

  In addition to the above configuration, the gaming machine according to each of the above embodiments is characterized in that the dish cover 221 is made of an elastic body.

  According to this configuration, even when a part of the dish cover 221 made of an elastic body (such as the stopper 221d) and a part of the dish main body 220 (such as the front wall part 220b) are repeatedly in contact with each other, such a contact part is also possible. Since the impact between the two is eased, the dish body 220 can be effectively prevented from being damaged or broken.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to each embodiment mentioned above.

  In the pachinko machine 10 described above, the lower plate is vibrated and reciprocated in the case of a big hit. You may make it start the vibration and reciprocation of a lower plate | pan at the time of production different from. In the above-described pachislot machine 10 ′, the lower plate 22 is vibrated and reciprocated in the bonus operating state. For example, so-called RT symbol display, ART winning, freezing effect, and others with high expectations for the player It is also possible to start the vibration and reciprocating motion of the lower plate during an effect different from the bonus operation, such as

  In the pachinko machine 10 described above, the lower plate 22 is vibrated and reciprocated. However, the upper plate forming the receiving plate may be similarly vibrated and reciprocated.

  In the pachinko machine 10 described above, a plurality of control circuits including the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 300 are provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and another configuration may be used, for example, the sub control circuit and the main control circuit. The circuit may be configured as one board.

  In the above-described embodiment, the pachinko machine 10 with the liquid crystal display device 32 is taken as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, but a pachinko machine called a wing mono, hikoki mono, a pachinko machine called a right mono, Another embodiment may be used.

  In addition, the present invention can be applied to various gaming machines such as game machines other than the types such as pachinko machines and pachislot machines. Of course, the present invention may be applied to a game machine in which a bingo game or a lottery is executed, instead of a game machine in which a slot game is executed.

10 Pachinko machine 10 'Pachi-slot machine 22 Lower plate
220 Plate body 221 Plate cover 230 Swing means 231 Lower plate drive motor (oscillation means, power source)
232 Driving force transmission mechanism 220b Front wall portion 222 Clearance 221b Outer wall portion 221c Flange portion 221f Air hole 221d Stopper 221g Elastic body

Claims (1)

A gaming machine comprising a tray for storing a plurality of gaming media to be paid out according to a game from the gaming machine body,
A game state transition means for shifting the game state to a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined condition is established;
An oscillating means for applying vibration to the tray in the big hit gaming state;
A gaming machine comprising: swinging means for swinging the tray at a period longer than the period of vibration at the same time as the vibration is applied to the tray by the oscillating means.

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