JP2014117310A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving the degree of freedom in the layout of winning devices on a game board.SOLUTION: The game machine comprises winning means which a game ball can enter. The winning means comprises a decoration member which is capable of hiding at least a part of the other-side area of the winning means and which comprises a contact part for making at least difficult for a game ball from the other side to enter the winning means by contacting with the game ball.

Description

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

  Conventionally, a game machine such as a pachinko machine has a winning area where a game ball can be won and a symbol display section capable of variably displaying multiple symbols in the gaming area of the game board. When the ball wins, the symbols on the symbol display section are changed for a predetermined time, and when the changed symbol is in a specific mode that is a combination of predetermined specific symbols, the variable winning means is released for a predetermined time. A game state advantageous to the player is generated.

  In addition to the winning opening, for example, a winning device called an electric tulip that opens and closes a pair of left and right opening and closing members under a predetermined condition, and a windmill that randomly changes the flow direction of the game ball and gives visual fun Are provided (for example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-200302 A

  However, in the conventional game stand as described above, since the electric tulip is left and right open, sufficient space is required on both the left and right sides of the electric tulip. For this reason, the conventional gaming table has a problem that the degree of freedom of arrangement of the winning device on the game board is low.

  The present invention has been made to solve such a conventional problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game table that can increase the degree of freedom of arrangement of a winning device on a game board.

  The present invention is a gaming table provided with a winning means that can win a game ball, the winning means is provided with at least one movable means, the winning means according to the operating mode of the movable means, It is possible to take one of a plurality of states, at least one of the plurality of states is a first state, and at least one of the plurality of states Is a second state, wherein the first state is a state in which winning of a game ball is at least difficult to win than the second state, and the second state is at least a game ball winning The second state is a state in which a game ball can be easily won from either side of the winning means in the left-right direction, and the second state is the winning means. From the other side in the left-right direction of The game ball is in a state where it is difficult to win, and the second state is a state in which the game ball is easier to win on the one side than the other side in the winning unit, and the winning unit Is provided with a decoration means capable of decorating at least the winning means, and the decoration means is capable of hiding at least a part of the region on the other side of the winning means, The means is formed with at least a contact portion that can contact the game ball, and the contact portion makes contact with the game ball to at least win the game ball from the other side in the second state. It is a game stand characterized by making it difficult.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to achieve an excellent effect that the degree of freedom of arrangement of the winning device on the game board can be increased.

It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front side (player side). It is the external view which looked at the pachinko machine from the back side. It is the schematic front view which looked at the game board from the front. The circuit block diagram of a control part is shown. (A) An example of the stop symbol form of the special figure is shown. (B) An example of a stop symbol form of a decorative symbol is shown. (C) An example of a usual stop display symbol is shown. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the timer interruption process of a main control part. (A) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main process which a 1st sub control part performs. (B) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the strobe interruption process of a 1st sub control part. (C) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the timer variable update interruption process of a 1st sub control part. (D) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the image control process of a 1st sub control part. (A) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main process which a 2nd sub control part performs. (B) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the strobe interruption process of a 2nd sub control part. (C) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the timer variable update interruption process of a 2nd sub control part. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the structure of the 2nd special figure starting port which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. (A) It is a front view which shows the 2nd special figure starting port which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention seeing from a front. (B) It is a back view which shows the 2nd special figure starting port which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention seeing from a back side. (C) It is a back surface perspective view which shows the 2nd special figure starting port which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention seeing from a back side. It is a front enlarged view which shows the open state of the blade member in the 2nd special figure starting port which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the case where a game ball does not flow down the right side of the 2nd special figure starting port which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is the schematic front view which looked at the game board to which the 2nd special figure starting port which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention was applied from the front. It is an enlarged front view which shows the structure of the 2nd special figure starting port which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention seeing from a front. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the structure of the 2nd special figure starting port which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention seeing from the front side. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the structure of the 2nd special figure starting port which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention seeing from a back side. (A) It is a back view which expands and shows the structure of the principal part of the 2nd special figure starting port which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. (B) It is a perspective view which expands and shows the structure of the principal part of the 2nd special figure starting port which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. (A) It is a front view which shows roughly the closed state of the blade member of the 2nd special figure starting port which concerns on other embodiment seeing from a front. (B) It is a front view which shows roughly the open state of the blade member of the 2nd special figure starting port which concerns on other embodiment seeing from a front. It is the schematic front view which looked at the game board 200 of the pachinko machine concerning a 3rd embodiment from the front. (A) It is the schematic front view of the 2nd special figure starting port 232 of the pachinko machine concerning a 3rd embodiment. (B) It is a disassembled perspective view of the 2nd special figure starting port 232. FIG. (C) It is the figure which showed an example of the movement locus | trajectory of a game ball in case the game ball does not enter the 2nd special figure starting port 232. (D) It is the figure which showed an example of the movement locus | trajectory of a game ball when a game ball enters the 2nd special figure starting port 232. It is the schematic front view which looked at the game board 200 of the pachinko machine concerning a 4th embodiment from the front. (A) It is the schematic front view of the 2nd special figure starting port 232 of the pachinko machine concerning a 4th embodiment, Comprising: When the game ball enters into the 2nd special figure starting port 232, the movement locus of the gaming ball It is the figure which showed an example. (B) It is the figure which showed an example of the movement locus | trajectory of a game ball when a game ball does not enter the 2nd special figure starting port 232. It is the schematic front view which looked at the game board 200 of the pachinko machine concerning a 5th embodiment from the front. (A) An example of a stop symbol form of a special figure of the pachinko machine according to the sixth embodiment is shown. (B) An example of a stop symbol form of a decorative symbol is shown. (C) An example of a usual stop display symbol is shown. It is the schematic front view which looked at the game board 200 of the pachinko machine concerning a 6th embodiment from the front. (A) It is an enlarged view of the 2nd special figure starting port 232y of the pachinko machine concerning a 6th embodiment. (B) It is an external appearance perspective view of V prize winning opening 232yf in the state in which ball entry is blocked by slide plate 232ye. (C) It is an external appearance perspective view of V prize winning opening 232yf in the state where the ball entry is not blocked by the slide plate 232ye. It is the schematic front view which looked at the game board 200 of the pachinko machine concerning a 7th embodiment from the front. It is the elements on larger scale which expand and show the circumference of the 2nd special figure starting port 232 of a 7th embodiment. (A) It is a schematic front view of the special figure starting port which concerns on a modification. (B) It is a disassembled perspective view of the special figure starting port which concerns on a modification.

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

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

  As an external structure, the pachinko machine 100 includes an outer frame 102, a main body 104, a front frame door 106, a door 108 with a ball storage tray, a launching device 110, and a game board 200 on the front surface.

  The outer frame 102 is a wooden frame member having a vertical rectangular shape for fixing to an installation location (island facilities or the like) provided in a gaming machine installation sales shop.

  The main body 104 is referred to as an inner frame, and is a member that is provided inside the outer frame 102 and serves as a longitudinal rectangular gaming machine base body that is rotatably attached to the outer frame 102 via a hinge portion 112. The main body 104 is formed in a frame shape and has a space 114 inside. In addition, when the main body 104 is opened, an inner frame opening sensor (not shown) that detects the opening of the main body 104 is provided.

  The front frame door 106 is attached to the front surface of the main body 104 on the front side of the pachinko machine 100 so as to be openable and closable with a lock function, and is configured in a frame shape so that the inner side of the front frame door 106 can be opened and closed. Is a door member having an opening. The front frame door 106 is provided with a transparent plate member 118 made of glass or resin at the opening, and a speaker 120 and a frame lamp 122 are attached to the front side. A game area 124 is defined by the rear surface of the front frame door 106 and the front surface of the game board 200. Further, a front frame door opening sensor (not shown) that detects opening of the front frame door 106 when the front frame door 106 is opened is provided.

  The door 108 with a ball storage tray is a door member attached to the lower side of the main body 104 on the front surface of the pachinko machine 100 so as to have a lock function and be openable and closable. The ball storage tray-equipped door 108 is capable of storing a plurality of game balls (hereinafter simply referred to as “balls”), and an upper plate 126 provided with a passage for guiding the game balls to the launching device 110. A lower plate 128 that stores game balls that cannot be stored in the upper plate 126, a ball removal button 130 that discharges the game balls stored in the upper plate 126 to the lower plate 128 by the player's operation, A ball discharge lever 132 that discharges game balls stored in the lower plate 128 to a game ball collection container (common name, dollar box) by operation, and a game ball guided to the launching device 110 by operation of the player 200 ball launching handles 134 for launching into the game area 124, chance buttons 136 for changing the effects of the various effects devices 206 by the player's operation, and the chance button 136 to emit light. Sub button lamp 138, ball lending operation button 140 for instructing ball lending to a card unit (CR unit) installed in the game store, and return operation button for instructing the card unit to return the player's balance 142, and a ball rental display unit 144 for displaying the balance of the player and the state of the card unit. In addition, a lower plate full tank sensor (not shown) that detects that the lower plate 128 is full is provided.

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

  The game board 200 has a game area 124 on the front surface, and is detachably attached to the main body 104 using a predetermined fixing member so as to face the space 114 of the main body 104. The game area 124 can be observed from the opening after the game board 200 is mounted on the main body 104.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 3 is a schematic front view of the game board 200 as viewed from the front. In the game board 200, an outer rail 202 and an inner rail 204 are arranged, and a game area 124 in which a game ball can roll is defined.

  An effect device 206 is disposed in the approximate center of the game area 124. In the effect device 206, a decorative symbol display device 208 is disposed substantially at the center. Further, around the lower side of the inner rail 204, a normal symbol display device 210, a first special symbol display device 212, a second special symbol display device 214, a normal symbol hold lamp 216, and a first special symbol hold. A lamp 218, a second special symbol holding lamp 220, and a high-probability medium lamp 222 are provided. Hereinafter, the normal symbol may be referred to as “general symbol” and the special symbol may be referred to as “special symbol”.

  The decorative symbol display device 208 is a display device for performing various displays used for decorative symbols and effects. In the present embodiment, the decorative symbol display device 208 is constituted by a liquid crystal display device (Liquid Crystal Display). The decorative symbol display device 208 is divided into four display areas, a left symbol display area 208a, a middle symbol display area 208b, a right symbol display area 208c, and an effect display area 208d. The left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display area 208c display different decorative symbols, and the effect display area 208d displays an image used for the effect. Furthermore, the position and size of each display area 208a, 208b, 208c, 208d can be freely changed within the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208. In addition, although the liquid crystal display device is employ | adopted as the decoration symbol display apparatus 208, it is not a liquid crystal display device, What is necessary is just the structure which can display various effects and various game information, for example, a dot matrix display device Other display devices including a 7-segment display device, an organic EL (ElectroLuminescence) display device, a reel (drum) display device, a leaf display device, a plasma display, and a projector may be adopted.

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

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

  In addition, there are predetermined ball entrances, for example, a general prize opening 226, a general start port 228, a first special view start port 230, a second special view start port 232, around the effect device 206. A first variable winning opening 233 and a second variable winning opening 234 are provided.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of general winning holes 226 are arranged on the game board 200, and when a predetermined ball detection sensor (not shown) detects a ball entering the general winning holes 226 (general winning holes 226). ), The payout device 152 is driven to discharge a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of balls to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. The player can freely take out the balls discharged to the upper plate 126. With these configurations, the player can pay out the winning balls to the player based on winning. The ball that has entered the general winning opening 226 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side. In this embodiment, a ball to be paid out to a player as a consideration for winning may be referred to as a “prize ball”, and a ball lent out to a player may be referred to as “rental ball”. They are called “balls (game balls)”.

  The normal start port 228 is configured by a device called a gate or a through chucker for determining whether or not a ball has passed a predetermined area of the game area 124. In this embodiment, the right side of the game board 200 is used. One is arranged. Unlike the ball that has entered the general prize opening 226, the ball that has passed through the normal start port 228 is not discharged to the amusement island side. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has passed through the general map starting port 228, the pachinko machine 100 starts a general map variable game by the general map display device 210.

  In the present embodiment, only one first special figure starting port 230 is disposed at the center of the game board 200. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the first special figure starting port 230, a payout device 152 to be described later is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, three) of balls is used as a prize ball. At the same time, the special figure changing game is started by the first special figure display device 212. The ball that has entered the first special figure starting port 230 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The second special figure starting port 232 is referred to as an electric tulip (commonly known as “electrical chew”), and in this embodiment, only one general winning port 226 on the right side of the game board 200 is disposed directly under the general winning port 226. As will be described in detail later, the second special figure starting port 232 includes a blade member 232a as a movable body that can be opened and closed on one side (left side in the present embodiment) in the front left and right direction, and the other (this embodiment). Then, a lateral wall portion 232b is provided on the right side) to prevent the ball from entering (entering). When the wing member 232a is closed, it is impossible to enter the ball, and when the universal figure change game is won, and the universal figure display device 210 stops and displays the symbol, the wing member 232a has a predetermined time interval. Open and close a predetermined number of times. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the second special figure starting port 232, the payout device 152 is driven to discharge a predetermined number (for example, four) of balls to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. At the same time, the special figure changing game by the second special figure display device 214 is started. The ball that has entered the second special figure starting port 232 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the game island side.

  The first variable winning opening 233 and the second variable winning opening 234 are called a big winning opening or an attacker. In the present embodiment, the first variable winning opening 233 is disposed below the center of the game board 200, and A second variable prize opening 234 is disposed on the upper right side of the variable prize opening 233. These first and second variable prize winning openings 233 and 234 have door members 233a and 234a that can be opened and closed, respectively. During the closing of the door members 233a and 234a, it is impossible to enter a ball. When the special symbol display device wins and the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the door members 233a and 234a have a predetermined time interval (for example, 29 seconds for opening time, 1.5 seconds for closing time) and a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). Open and close with. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the first or second variable winning opening 233, 234, the payout device 152 is driven and a predetermined number (for example, 15) of balls is raised as a winning ball. Drain to dish 126. The balls that have entered the first and second variable prize winning openings 233 and 234 are guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the game island side.

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

  This pachinko machine 100 supplies the ball stored in the upper plate 126 by the player to the launch position of the launch rail, drives the launch motor with strength according to the operation amount of the player's operation handle, and launches 146 Further, the outer rail 202 and the inner rail 204 are passed by the launcher 148 and driven into the game area 124. Then, the ball that has reached the upper part of the game area 124 falls downward while changing the advancing direction by the hitting direction changing member 236, the game nail 238, etc., and the winning hole (the general winning hole 226, the first and second variable winning holes). 233, 234) or the start opening (the first special figure start opening 230, the second special figure start opening 232), without winning any of the winning opening or the start opening, or the normal start start opening 228 Just passing through will reach the outlet 240.

<Directing device 206>
Next, the rendering device 206 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. On the front side of the effect device 206, a warp device 242 and a stage 244 are arranged in an area where the game ball can roll. In addition, a decorative symbol display device 208 is disposed on the back side of the effect device 206. That is, in the effect device 206, the decorative symbol display device 208 is located behind the warp device 242 and the stage 244.

  The warp device 242 discharges the ball that has entered the warp inlet 242a provided at the upper left of the effect device 206 to the stage 244 below the front surface of the effect device 206 from the warp outlet 242b.

  The stage 244 can roll a ball discharged from the warp outlet 242b or a ball that has been picked up by the game nail 238 of the game board 200 and the like. A special route 244a that facilitates entry into the mouth 230 is provided.

<Control unit>
Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the pachinko machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. This figure shows a circuit block diagram of the control unit.

  The control unit of the pachinko machine 100 can be roughly classified into a main control unit 300 that controls the central part of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 300. A first sub-control unit 400 that controls the second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on a command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400, and a command transmitted by the main control unit 300 The payout control unit 600 that mainly controls the game ball payout, the launch control unit 630 that controls the launch of the game ball, and the power supply control unit 660 that controls the power supplied to the pachinko machine 100 are configured. Yes.

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

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

In addition, the basic circuit 302 includes a counter circuit 318 used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535 each time a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 316a is received (this circuit includes two circuits). And a predetermined ball detection sensor, for example, a sensor that detects a game ball passing through each start port, winning port, variable winning port, front frame door opening sensor, and inner frame opening sensor. And a sensor circuit 322 for receiving signals output from various sensors 320 including a lower plate full sensor and outputting a comparison result with an amplification result or a reference voltage to the counter circuit 318 and the basic circuit 302, and a predetermined symbol display device For example, a drive circuit 324 for performing display control of the first special figure display device 212 and the second special figure display device 214, a predetermined symbol display device, A drive circuit 326 for performing display control of the general-purpose display device 210, and various status display units 328 (for example, a general-purpose reservation lamp 216, a first special figure reservation lamp 218, a second special figure reservation lamp 220, a high-probability medium) A driving circuit 330 for performing display control of the lamp 222 and the like, a predetermined movable member, for example, a blade member 232a of the second special figure starting port 232, a door member 233a of the first and second variable winning ports 233, 234, A drive circuit 334 for controlling various solenoids 332 for opening and closing 234a and the like is connected.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, the second sub control unit 500 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The second sub-control unit 500 includes a basic circuit 502 that receives the control command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400 via the input interface and controls the entire second sub-control unit 500 based on the control command. The basic circuit 502 includes a CPU 504, a RAM 508 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 510 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer for measuring time and frequency 512 is installed. The CPU 504 of the basic circuit 502 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined cycle output from the crystal oscillator 514 as a system clock, and controls a control program and data for controlling the entire second sub-control unit 500, and an image display A ROM 506 storing data and the like is provided.
The basic circuit 502 includes a game board lamp drive circuit 530 for controlling the game board lamp 532, a game table frame lamp drive circuit 540 for controlling the game table frame lamp 542, and the like. A serial communication control circuit 520 that performs lighting control by serial communication between the game board lamp drive circuit 530 and the game stand frame lamp drive circuit 540 is connected.

<Discharge control unit, launch control unit, power supply control unit>
Next, the payout control unit 600, the launch control unit 630, and the power supply control unit 660 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.

  The payout control unit 600 controls the payout motor 602 of the payout device 152 mainly based on a command signal or the like transmitted from the main control unit 300, and a prize ball or a rental ball based on a control signal output from the payout sensor 604 Is detected, and communication with a card unit 608 provided separately from the pachinko machine 100 is performed via the interface unit 606.

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

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

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

  Fig.5 (a) shows an example of the stop symbol aspect of a special figure. The special figure 1 variable game is started on the condition that the first start port sensor detects that the ball has entered the first special figure start port 230, and the ball has entered the second special figure start port 232 The special figure 2 variable game is started on the condition that the second start port sensor has detected. When the special figure 1 variable game is started, the first special symbol display device 212 performs “variable display of special figure 1” by repeating all lighting of seven segments and lighting of one central segment. In addition, when the special figure 2 variable game is started, the second special symbol display device 214 displays “fluctuation display of special figure 2” which repeats lighting of all seven segments and lighting of one central segment. Do. These “variation display of special figure 1” and “variation display of special figure 2” correspond to an example of the symbol fluctuation display according to the present invention. Then, when the variation time determined before the variation start of the special figure 1 (corresponding to the variation time referred to in the present invention) elapses, the first special symbol display device 212 stops and displays the special symbol form of the special figure 1. When the variation time determined before the start of variation 2 (this also corresponds to the variation time according to the present invention) has elapsed, the second special symbol display device 214 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special diagram 2. Therefore, from the start of “figure display of special figure 1” until the stop symbol form of special figure 1 is stopped, or after the start of “fluctuation display of special figure 2”, the stop symbol form of special figure 2 is displayed. Until stop display corresponds to an example of the symbol variation stop display referred to in the present invention, hereinafter, after the “variable display of special figure 1 or 2” is started, the stop symbol form of special figure 1 or 2 is stopped and displayed. The series of displays up to is referred to as symbol variation stop display. As will be described later, the symbol variation stop display may be continuously performed a plurality of times. FIG. 10A shows 10 types of special drawings from “Special Figure A” to “Special Figure J” as stop symbol forms in the symbol variation stop display, and the white portions in the figure are turned off. The location of the segment to be displayed is shown, and the black portion indicates the location of the segment to be lit.

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

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

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

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

  In addition, “Special Figure I” is a first off symbol, and “Special Figure J” is a second off symbol, and the profit amount given to the player is a relatively small profit amount.

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

  Further, in the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, the second variable winning opening 234 is opened in the case of “special drawing A”, “special drawing B”, “special drawing C”, and “special drawing D”. At this time, since the second variable winning opening 234 is arranged on the right side of the game board 200, the ball is made to flow (to enter the ball) by aiming at the right route of the game area 124 (so-called right-handed). be able to. Furthermore, since the second special figure starting port 232 (electrical chow) is also arranged on the right side of the game board 200, it can be entered by right-handing in the same manner as described above when the blade member 232a is opened and closed (electrical support state). Can be balled. That is, in the case of “special drawing A”, “special drawing B”, “special drawing C”, and “special drawing D”, the jackpot game (opening of the second variable winning opening 234) is digested with the right hand and the jackpot Even in the electric support state after the game, it is possible to aim for winning by maintaining the right hand.

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

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

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

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

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

  As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal has been input performs reset start by a reset interrupt, and executes main control unit main processing shown in FIG. 6 in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306.

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

  In step S103, the value of the counter of WDT 314 is cleared and time measurement by WDT 314 is restarted.

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

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

  In step S109, it is determined whether or not to return to the state before power interruption (before power interruption), and the state before power interruption is not restored (when the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 is set to the initial state). ) Proceeds to an initialization process (step S113).

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

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

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

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

  The main control unit 300 repeatedly executes the process of step S115 except during a timer interrupt process that starts every predetermined period.

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

  The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, about once every 2 ms), and the main control unit timer interrupt is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. The process is started at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S201, a timer interrupt start process is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving each register value of the CPU 304 to the stack area is performed.

  In step S203, the WDT is periodically updated (so that the count value of the WDT 314 exceeds the initial setting value (32.8 ms in the present embodiment) and no WDT interruption occurs (so as not to detect a processing abnormality). In the embodiment, the restart is performed once every about 2 ms, which is the period of the main control unit timer interrupt.

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

  Further, in step S205, the information on the presence or absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor stored in each storage area of the above-mentioned detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area is compared. It is determined whether or not the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in the ball detection sensor matches the winning determination pattern information. This main control unit timer interrupt process that is repeatedly started at a very short interval of about 2 ms while one game ball passes one ball detection sensor is started several times. For this reason, every time the main control unit timer interrupt process is activated, in step S205 described above, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is confirmed. As a result, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is stored in each of the detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area. That is, when the game ball starts to pass through the ball detection sensor, there is no detection signal before, a previous detection signal, and a current detection signal. In the present embodiment, in consideration of erroneous detection of the sphere detection sensor and noise, it is determined that there is a prize when the detection signal is stored twice continuously after no detection signal. The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 4 stores winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is no previous detection signal, that there is a previous detection signal, and that there is a current detection signal). In this step S205, information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in each sphere detection sensor is predetermined winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, no previous detection signal, previous detection signal, current detection signal present). In the case of the general winning port 226, the first and second variable winning ports 233, 234, the first special figure starting port 230, and the second special figure starting port 232. Or, it is determined that the normal start port 228 has passed. In other words, it is determined that there has been a winning at these winning ports 226, 233, 234 and these starting ports 230, 232, 228. For example, when the information on the presence / absence of the detection signals for the past three matches with the above-described winning determination pattern information in the general winning opening sensor for detecting the winning at the general winning opening 226, there is a winning at the general winning opening 226. If the information on the presence / absence of detection signals for the past three times does not match the above-described winning determination pattern information, the subsequent general winnings are performed. The process branches to the subsequent process without performing the process associated with winning the prize to the mouth 226. Note that the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 stores winning determination clear pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is a detection signal before the previous time, no previous detection signal, and no current detection signal). After it is determined that there has been a single win, it is not determined that there has been a win until the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times matches the winning determination clear pattern information in each ball detection sensor, and the winning determination is cleared. If it matches the pattern information, it is next determined whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information.

  In step S207 and step S209, basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing are performed. In these basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing, the value of the initial value generation random number counter performed in step SA15 is updated, and then the normal winning random number value used in the main control unit 300, Two random number counters for generating the special figure 1 random value and the special figure 2 random value are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as a random number value for a normal winning number is 0 to 100, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a normal winning random number value provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. If it is determined that the random number counter has made one round as a result of adding 1 to the acquired value, the value of the initial value generating random number counter corresponding to each random number counter is acquired and stored in the storage area of the random number counter. set. For example, a value is acquired from a random number counter for generating a regular winning random number that fluctuates in a numerical range of 0 to 100, and a result obtained by adding 1 to the acquired value is stored in a predetermined initial value storage area provided in the RAM 308. If the value is equal to the previously set initial value (for example, 7), the value is acquired as an initial value from the initial value generation random number counter corresponding to the random number counter for generating the random number for winning the normal number, The initial value set this time is stored in the above-described initial value storage area in order to determine that the random number counter for generating the winning random number value has made one round next time, in addition to setting it in the random number counter for generating the winning random value Keep it. Further, apart from the above-described initial value storage area for determining that the random number counter for generating the random number for winning the normal signal has made one round next, it is determined that the random number counter for generating the special figure random number has made one round. An initial value storage area is provided in the RAM 308. In the present embodiment, the counter for acquiring the random number value of FIG. 1 and the counter for acquiring the random value of FIG. 2 are separately provided, but the same counter may be used.

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

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

  In step S215, winning prize counter update processing is performed. In this winning prize counter updating process, when winning prize holes 226, 233, 234 and starting holes 230, 232, 228 are won, each winning hole or the number of prize balls stored in each starting hole is stored in the RAM 308. The value is read out, 1 is added, and the original prize ball number storage area is set.

  In step S217, a winning acceptance process is performed. In this winning acceptance process, it is determined whether or not there has been a prize at the first special figure starting port 230, the second special figure starting port 232, the ordinary drawing starting port 228, and the first and second variable winning ports 233 and 234. Here, the determination is made using the determination result of whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information in step S203. When a winning is made at the first special figure starting port 230 and the corresponding reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, the value is stored in the special counter value storage register of the counter circuit 318. And a value from the random number counter for generating the special figure 1 random value as a special figure 1 random value and storing it in the corresponding random value storage area. When a winning is made to the second special figure starting port 232 and the corresponding reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, the value is sent from the winning counter value storage register of the counter circuit 318 to the special figure 2 winning random number value. And a value from the random number counter for generating the special figure 2 random value as a special figure 2 random value and storing it in the corresponding random value storage area. If there is a win at the general figure starting port 228 and the corresponding reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, the value is obtained as a normal figure winning random number value from the random number counter for generating the normal figure winning random number value. Store in the corresponding random value storage area. If there is a winning at the first or second variable winning opening 233, 234, it is confirmed that the ball has entered the first or second variable winning opening 233, 234 in the winning storage area for each variable winning opening. Stores the information indicated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, the special figure state update process for each of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 is performed. First, the special figure state update process (the special figure 2 state update process) for the special figure 2 is performed (step S225). In the special figure 2 state update process, one of the following eight processes is performed in accordance with the state of the special figure 2. For example, in the special figure 2 state update process in the middle of the special figure 2 fluctuation display (the value of the above-mentioned special figure 2 display symbol update timer is 1 or more), the 7-segment LED constituting the second special symbol display device 214 is turned on. Performs lighting / extinguishing drive control that repeatedly turns off. By performing this control, the second special symbol display device 214 performs the variable display of the special figure 2 (special figure 2 variable game).
In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the rotation start setting transmission process is to be executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the above-described transmission information storage area, and the process ends.

  Further, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 includes a 15R big hit flag, 2R big hit flag, first small hit flag, second small hit flag, first off flag, second off flag, special figure probability variation flag, and normal A flag for each probability variation flag is prepared. In the special figure 2 state update process starting at the timing when the special figure 2 fluctuation display time has elapsed (the timing when the special figure 2 display symbol update timer value has changed from 1 to 0), the 15R big hit flag is on, and the special figure probability fluctuation When the flag is also on and the normal figure probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure A, 15R jackpot flag shown in FIG. 5A is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is off, and the common figure probability fluctuation flag is on. When the special figure B, 2R big hit flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is on, and the general figure probability fluctuation flag is also on, the special figure C, 2R big hit flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is off, When the probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure D, 2R jackpot flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is on, and when the common figure probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure E, 2R jackpot flag is on, special chart Probability flag is off, normal When the rate fluctuation flag is also off, the special figure F, when the first small hit flag is on, the special figure G, when the second small hit flag is on, the special figure H, and the first off flag are on. In such a case, the 7-segment LED constituting the second special symbol display device 214 is controlled to be turned on / off so that the special figure I and the second off flag are turned on, respectively, so that the special figure I is in the respective mode. A setting indicating that the special figure 2 stop display is in progress is made in the setting area of the RAM 308. By performing this control, the second special symbol display device 214 has a 15R special jackpot symbol (special symbol A), a 15R jackpot symbol (special symbol B), a sudden probability variation symbol (special symbol C), and a sudden time-short symbol symbol (special symbol). D), hidden probability variation (special E), suddenly normal (special F), first small hit (special G), second small hit (special H), first off symbol (special) Any one of the symbols I) and the second off-set symbol (special symbol J) is confirmed and displayed. After that, information indicating the stop period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 milliseconds). With this setting, the specially displayed special figure 2 is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the result of the special figure 2 variable game is notified to the player. In addition, if the time reduction number stored in the time reduction number storage unit provided in the RAM 308 is 1 or more, 1 is subtracted from the time reduction number, and if the subtraction result becomes 1 to 0, the special figure probability is changing. If not (details will be described later), the time reduction flag is turned off. Further, the hourly flag is also turned off during the big hit game (in the special game state).

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

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

  Further, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined winning effect period ends (the timing when the value of the special figure 2 standby time management timer changes from 1 to 0), a predetermined release period (for example, 29 seconds) Or until the first or second variable winning opening 233, 234 detects a winning of a game ball of a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of the door members 233a, 234a of the first or second variable winning opening 233, 234 A signal for holding the door members 233a and 234a in the open state is output to the open / close drive solenoid (332), and information indicating the open period is set in the storage area of the door open time management timer provided in the RAM 308. In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening release setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  In the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the door opening time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the predetermined closing period (for example, 1.5 seconds) A signal provided to the RAM 308 is output to the solenoid 332 for opening and closing the door members 233a and 234a of the first or second variable prize opening 233 and 234, and a signal for holding the door members 233a and 234a in a closed state is output. Information indicating the closing period is set in the storage area of the closing time management timer. In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening closing setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  In addition, the opening / closing control of the door member is repeated a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 15 rounds or 2 rounds), and in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the end timing, a predetermined end effect period (for example, 3 seconds) In other words, the effect standby period is stored in the storage area of the effect standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to set to wait for a period during which an image for informing the player that the big hit by the decorative symbol display device 208 is to be ended is displayed. Set the information indicating. Also, if the normal probability fluctuation flag is set to ON, at the same time as the end of the jackpot game, the time reduction number 100 is set in the time reduction number storage unit provided in the RAM 308, and the time reduction flag provided in the RAM 308 is set. Turn on. If the usual time probability variation flag is set to OFF, the time reduction number is not set in the time reduction number storage unit, and the time reduction flag is not turned ON. The short time here means that the pachinko machine is in an advantageous state for the player in order to shorten the time from the end of the big hit in the special figure variable game to the start of the next big hit. If the short time flag is set to ON at this time, it is a normal high probability state. There is a higher probability of hitting a general-purpose variable game in the high-probability state than in the low-probability state. In addition, the fluctuation time of the normal figure variable game and the fluctuation time of the special figure variable game are shorter in the normal figure high probability state than in the normal figure low probability state. Furthermore, in the normal high probability state, the opening time in one opening of the blade member 232a of the second special start port 232 tends to be longer than in the normal low probability state. In addition, the blade member 232a is more likely to open in the normal high probability state than in the normal low probability state. In addition, as described above, the hourly flag is set to off during the big hit game (in the special game state). Therefore, the normal low probability state is maintained during the jackpot game. This is because, if the game is in a high probability state during a jackpot game, the second special figure will be displayed until a predetermined number of game balls enter the first or second variable winning award 233, 234 during the jackpot game. To solve this, there is a problem that many game balls enter the start port 232 and the number of game balls that can be acquired during the jackpot increases, resulting in an increase in euphoria. .

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the rotation start setting transmission process described above, the 15R jackpot flag or 2R jackpot flag value, the special figure probability variation flag value, the special figure 1 related lottery process, and the special figure 2 relation stored in the RAM 308 as command data. Information indicating the timer number selected in the lottery process, the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game held, etc. is set. In the rotation stop setting transmission process described above, information indicating the value of the 15R jackpot flag, the 2R jackpot flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, etc. stored in the RAM 308 is set in the command data. In the winning effect setting transmission process described above, the command control data stored in the RAM 308, the effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 208, various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the winning effect period, the special figure probability variation flag Information indicating the value, the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game being held, etc. is set. In the above-described end effect setting transmission process, the command control data stored in the RAM 308, the effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 208, various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the effect standby period, the special figure probability variation flag Information indicating the value, the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game being held, etc. is set. In the above-described large winning opening release setting transmission process, the number of big hits stored in the RAM 308 in the command data, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the pending first special figure variation game or the second special figure variation game is stored. Set information such as number. In the above-mentioned big winning opening closing setting transmission process, the number of big hits stored in the RAM 308 in the command data, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the pending first special figure variation game or the second special figure variation game is stored. Set information such as number. In step S233, general command special figure hold increase processing is also performed. In this general command special figure pending increase process, special figure identification information (information showing special figure 1 or special figure 2) stored in the transmission information storage area of the RAM 308, command notice information (preliminary notice information, false) Set either advance notice information or no advance notice information).

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

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

  In step S237, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, the signal states of the various sensors stored in the signal state storage area in step S205 are read, and the presence or absence of a predetermined error, for example, the presence or absence of a front frame door opening error or the presence or absence of a full tray error is monitored. When the front frame door opening error or the lower pan full error is detected, the transmission information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 includes device information indicating the presence or absence of the front frame door opening error or the lower pan full error. Set. Also, various solenoids 332 are driven to control the opening and closing of the second special figure starting port 232 and the first or second variable prize winning ports 233 and 234, and the normal symbol display device via the display circuits 324, 326, and 330. Display data to be output to 210, first special symbol display device 212, second special symbol display device 214, various state display units 328, and the like is set in the output port of I / O 310. Further, the output schedule information set in the payout request number transmission process (step S219) is output to the first sub-control unit 400 via the output port (I / O 310).

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

  In step S241, timer interrupt end processing is performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S201 is set in each original register, or interrupt permission is set. Thereafter, the main control unit main shown in FIG. Return to processing.

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

<Processing of First Sub-Control Unit 400>
The process of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 5B is a flowchart of the strobe interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 6C is a flowchart of the timer variable update interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 4D is a flowchart of the image control process of the first sub control unit 400.

  First, in step S301 in FIG. 9A, various initial settings are performed. When power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in S301. In this initialization processing, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed.

  In step S303, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more. This process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10, and when the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S305.

  In step S305, 0 is substituted into the timer variable. In step S307, command processing is performed. The CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 determines whether a command has been received from the main control unit 300.

  In step S309, effect control processing is performed. For example, when there is a new command in S307, processing such as reading the effect data corresponding to this command from the ROM 406 is performed, and when the effect data needs to be updated, the effect data is updated.

  If it is detected in step S311 that the chance button has been pressed, the effect data updated in step S309 is changed to effect data corresponding to the press of the chance button.

  In step S313, if there is a command to VDP 434 in the effect data read in S309, this command is output to VDP 434 (details will be described later).

  In step S315, if there is a command to the sound source IC 416 in the effect data read out in S309, this command is output to the sound source IC 416.

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

  In step S321, if there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 in the effect data read in S309, the control command is set to be output, and the process returns to S303.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  First, in step S701 in FIG. 9A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, first, initialization processing is executed in S701. In this initialization processing, initial setting of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 508, and the like are performed.

  In step S703, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10. When the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S705.

  In step S705, 0 is assigned to the timer variable. In step S707, command processing is performed. The CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 determines whether a command has been received from the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400.

  In step S709, an effect control process is performed. For example, if there is a new command in step S707, the effect data corresponding to this command is read from the ROM 506, and if the effect data needs to be updated, the effect data is updated.

  In step S <b> 711, if there is a command from the first sub-control unit 400 to the game board lamp 532 or the game table frame lamp 542, this command is output to the serial communication control circuit 520.

  In step S713, if there is a command from the first sub-control unit 400 to the effect movable body 224, this command is output to the drive circuit 516, and the process returns to S703.

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

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

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

  In step S903 of the second sub-control unit timer interrupt process, an effect random number update process is performed.

<Second special figure starting port>
Hereinafter, the second special figure starting port 232 as the winning device according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the second special figure starting port 232 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 (a) is a front view showing the second special figure starting port 232 as seen from the front, and FIG. 11 (b) is a rear view showing the second special figure starting port 232 as seen from the back side. FIG. 11C is a rear perspective view showing the second special figure starting port 232 as seen from the back side. FIG. 12 is an enlarged front view showing the open state of the blade member 232a in the second special figure starting port 232. Further, FIG. 13 is a conceptual diagram showing a case where the game ball does not flow down the right side of the second special figure starting port 232.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the second special figure starting port 232 has a starting port base 232d provided with a gaming ball entrance 232da into which a gaming ball flowing down the game area 124 can enter, and a game in the starting port base 232d. The above-described blade member 232a disposed on one side in the left-right direction in front of the ball entrance 232da, and a horizontal wall portion 232b disposed on the other side in the left-right direction in front of the game ball entrance 232da are attached for decoration. The decorative plate 232c, the start opening lens 232e and the start opening illumination board 232f for irradiating light, and a ball passage unit (not shown) for guiding the ball that has entered the second special figure start opening 232 to a predetermined position. A starting opening lower passage 232g for starting, a starting opening upper passage 232i for guiding a ball that has entered the general winning opening 226 to the above-described ball passage unit, and a second special drawing starting opening 2 2 a sphere is provided with a second start hole sensor 320 for detecting that the ball entrance, an arm 232h and solenoid 332 for opening and closing the blade members 232a, a.

  The blade member 232a, which is a movable body, has a first state that prevents the game ball from entering the game ball entrance 232da (ie, a closed state) and a second state that guides the game ball from entering the game ball entrance 232da. It is possible to change (open / close) to the state (ie, open state).

  The lateral wall portion 232b is configured to prevent a game ball from entering the game ball entrance 232da from the other side in the left-right direction in front of the game ball entrance 232da. In other words, in this embodiment, one side of the pair of blade members 232a conventionally provided is formed by the horizontal wall portion 232b and is fixed to the decorative plate 232c without moving.

  The start port base 232d is provided with a general winning port 226 on the upper side, and through holes 232db are provided on both sides of the game ball entrance 232da in the left-right direction. A contact portion 232aa protruding from the blade member 232a is inserted into the insertion port 232db, and an engagement portion 232ha of an arm 232h that is moved by driving of the solenoid 332 contacts the contact portion 232aa. It opens and closes.

  As shown in FIGS. 11A to 11C, the decorative plate 232c is integrally fixed so that the lateral wall portion 232b can be seen as a pair with the blade member 232a when viewed from the front side. In addition, at a position facing the game ball entrance 232da on the back side (that is, in a downward direction in front of the game ball entrance 232da), a lower position for guiding the game ball guided by the blade member 232a to the game ball entrance 232da A wall portion 232ca is provided. A guide plate 232cb inclined downward from the decorative plate 232c side to the game ball entrance 232da is provided above the lower wall portion 232ca (approximately the center of the decorative plate 232c), and the game ball guided by the blade member 232a Is smoothly guided to the game ball entrance 232da.

  In the open state of the blade member 232a, as shown in FIG. 12, the game ball PB flowing down the game area 124 in the vicinity of the second special figure starting port 232 is moved to the game ball entrance 232da by the blade member 232a (see FIG. 10). Led to. At this time, since the lateral wall portion 232b facing the blade member 232a is fixed to the decorative plate 232c (see FIGS. 10 and 11), it does not become open like a conventional electric tulip. Therefore, it is possible to eliminate the necessity of providing a conventional space (a space necessary for opening the blade member) on the side of the horizontal wall 232b in the second special figure starting port 232.

  As shown in FIG. 13, for example, in the game board 200, when the game nails 238 are arranged so that the game ball PB does not flow down the right side of the second special figure start opening 232, the second special figure start opening 232 is provided. It is also possible to dispose it as close as possible to the inner rail 204 (the right end of the game area 124). Accordingly, the degree of freedom of arrangement of the second special figure starting port 232 can be further increased.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment has the game ball entrance 232da into which the game ball PB flowing down the game area 124 can enter and one side in the left-right direction in front of the game ball entrance 232da. A first state in which a game ball is prevented from entering the game ball entrance 232da (for example, a closed state) and a second state that guides the game ball PB from entering the game ball entrance 232da ( For example, a movable body (for example, a blade member 232a) that can be changed to an open state, and a game ball PB that is disposed in a downward direction in front of the game ball entrance 232da and led by the movable body is used as the game ball entrance. A lower wall portion 232ca that leads to 232da and the other side in the left-right direction in front of the game ball entrance 232da, and prevents the game ball PB from entering the game ball entrance 232da from the other side. A horizontal wall portion 232b which, winning device having (e.g., the second Japanese view start hole 232) is a game machine, characterized in that it comprises a.

  According to the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, since the opposite side of the blade member 232a is not movable by the lateral wall portion 232b, the second special figure starting port 232 is connected to the game board 200 without considering the space on the lateral wall portion 232b side. Therefore, the degree of freedom of arrangement of the second special figure starting port 232 on the game board 200 can be increased. Further, the lateral wall 232b absorbs the momentum of the game ball PB guided by the blade member 232a, so that the game ball PB can be reliably guided to the game ball entrance 232da. In addition, since the parts other than the lateral wall portion 232b can be configured by the parts of the conventional second special figure starting port 232, the manufacturing cost and the test period of the second special figure starting port 232 can be reduced. Further, since only the one-side blade member 232a in the conventional second special figure starting port 232 is movable, the durability of the driving means (for example, the solenoid 332) can be improved.

  Further, the game ball entrance is larger than the distance from the game ball entrance 232da to the movable body in the second state (for example, the maximum horizontal length of the open blade member 232a shown in FIG. 12). You may comprise so that the distance (for example, the maximum horizontal length of the horizontal wall part 232b) from 232da to the said horizontal wall part 232b may become shorter.

  With such a configuration, the horizontal wall portion 232b does not require more space than the open blade member 232a, and thus the degree of freedom in arrangement on the side of the horizontal wall portion on the game board 200 may be reliably increased.

  The winning device may be configured to include a predetermined winning port (for example, a general winning port 226) above the game ball entrance 232da.

  With such a configuration, a winning port that has been used as a starting port can be used as a general winning port 226, and parts of a conventional winning device (such as the second special figure starting port 232) are further diverted. (In other words, an increase in the number of parts can be avoided in advance).

  Moreover, you may comprise so that the side wall part 232b side of the said prize-winning apparatus may be arrange | positioned in the vicinity of the inner rail 204. FIG.

  With such a configuration, it is not necessary to arrange a winning device on the center side of the game board 200, so other game members on the center side of the game board 200 (for example, the first and second variable winning ports 233, 234) and the like can be increased.

  In addition, the winning device includes a driving unit (for example, a solenoid 332) for changing the movable body, and a transmission unit (for example, a start port lower passage 232g, a driving force from the driving unit to the movable body). Arm 232h) and a base (for example, start port base 232d) that forms the game ball entrance 232da, and the movable body has a contact portion 232aa that contacts the transmission means, and the base The base forms an insertion port 232db through which the contact portion 232aa of the movable body can be inserted on both sides of the game ball entrance 232da in the left-right direction, and one side of the insertion port 232db is shielded by the lateral wall portion 232b. It may be configured.

  With such a configuration, the appearance quality may be improved.

Second Embodiment
Hereinafter, a pachinko machine 100 according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 14 in which parts corresponding to those in FIG. The pachinko machine 100 according to the second embodiment differs from the pachinko machine 100 according to the first embodiment described above except that a part of a game board 200 described later (the shape of the second special figure starting port 232) is different. The configuration is almost the same.

  FIG. 14 is a schematic front view of the game board 200 as viewed from the front, and the shape of the second special figure starting port 232 is different from that of the game board 200 in the first embodiment described above. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15, a lateral wall portion 232b facing the blade member 232a is formed integrally with a general winning opening 226 that is an upper wall portion.

  16 and 17, in which parts corresponding to those in FIG. 10 are assigned the same reference numerals, the second special figure starting port 232 is provided with a game ball entrance 232da into which a game ball flowing down the game area 124 can enter. The starting port base 232d, the above-described blade member 232a disposed on one side in the left-right direction in front of the game ball entrance 232da in the starting port base 232d, and the other side in the left-right direction in front of the game ball entrance 232da. , A decorative plate 232c attached for decoration, a starter lens 232e and a starter illumination board 232f for irradiating light, and a ball that enters the second special figure starter port 232 A starting passage 232g for guiding to a ball passage unit (not shown) for guiding the ball to a predetermined position, and a ball that has entered the general winning opening 226 is guided to the above-mentioned ball passage unit. A start port upper passage 232i, a second start port sensor 320 for detecting that a ball has entered the second special figure start port 232, an arm 232h and a solenoid 332 for opening and closing the blade member 232a, .

  The blade member 232a, which is a movable body, has a first state that prevents the game ball from entering the game ball entrance 232da (ie, a closed state) and a second state that guides the game ball from entering the game ball entrance 232da. It is possible to change (open / close) to the state (ie, open state).

  The horizontal wall portion 232b is formed integrally with a general prize opening 226 as an upper wall portion, and prevents the game ball from entering the game ball entrance 232da from the other side in the left-right direction in front of the game ball entrance 232da. ing. In other words, in this embodiment, since the horizontal wall portion 232b is integrated with the general prize opening 226, the second special figure starting port 232 can be disposed as close as possible to the inner rail 204, and the second The degree of freedom of arrangement of the special figure starting port 232 can be greatly increased.

  In the present embodiment, the lateral wall portion 232b is formed of a transparent member. Thereby, the visibility of the game ball PB flowing down the game area 124 can be ensured. Furthermore, by providing an electric decoration member such as a lamp on the back surface of the lateral wall portion 232b, the electric tulip (second special figure starting port 232) can be made conspicuous by lighting the lamp.

  The start port base 232d is provided with a general winning port 226 on the upper side, and through holes 232db are provided on both sides of the game ball entrance 232da in the left-right direction. A contact portion 232aa protruding from the blade member 232a is inserted into the insertion port 232db, and an engagement portion 232ha of an arm 232h that is moved by driving of the solenoid 332 contacts the contact portion 232aa. It opens and closes.

  In addition, the structure of the game machine which concerns on this invention is not limited to the structure of the pachinko machine 100 which concerns on the said embodiment.

  Therefore, for example, although the example in which the wing member in the above-described embodiment is on the left side from the player side is shown, it may be on the right side.

  Further, although the appearance of the blade member 232a and the lateral wall portion 232b is bilaterally symmetric, they may be formed with different sizes, hardnesses, transparency, patterns, and the like. For example, the blade member 232a may be made larger than the lateral wall portion 232b, and in this case, the sphere member 232a may appear to easily enter the ball PB. Further, the lateral wall portion 232b may be made of a material having a hardness lower than that of the blade member 232a. In this case, the momentum of the sphere PB guided by the blade member 232a may be further absorbed.

  Further, the blade member 232a may have a shape other than those shown in the first and second embodiments described above. For example, as shown in FIGS. 19A and 19B, when the blade member 232a is in the closed state (see FIG. 19A), the sphere from above enters the entrance (not shown). The shape to prevent (for example, tweezers shape) may be sufficient. In this case, when the blade member 232a is in the open state (see FIG. 5B), the distance from the game ball entrance to the blade member 232a can be further increased, and it may be easier to win. is there.

  In the above-described embodiment, the lateral wall portion 232b is configured not to move, but a blade member 232a that does not include the contact portion 232aa may be used as the lateral wall portion 232b (in other words, the blade member 232a is used in the same manner as in the related art. A pair may be provided, and the contact portion 232aa may not be formed on one side. In this case, the wing member 232a side without the contact portion 232aa is not driven by the solenoid 332, but can be opened and closed, so that the impact when the game ball guided from the driving wing member 232a side comes into contact with it. Can be absorbed. In addition, when a player calls a game clerk due to a ball jam or the like, the game clerk apologizes to the player to manually open the blade member 232a in order to service the game ball. 232) can be opened wide. Further, the blade member 232a including the contact portion 232aa driven by the solenoid 332 may not be manually opened. Moreover, the structure where a game ball does not pass through the side wall part 232b side may be sufficient. In this case, a service by a game clerk who manually opens the right side wall 232b can be performed while preventing an illegal act of intentionally opening the left wing member 232a with a thread or the like.

<Third Embodiment>
Next, a pachinko machine according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. In addition, about the structure same as the pachinko machine 100 which concerns on the above-mentioned 1st Embodiment, while attaching | subjecting the same code | symbol in drawing, the description is abbreviate | omitted, and only the structure different from the pachinko machine 100 which concerns on 1st Embodiment is hereafter. explain.

  FIG. 20 is a schematic front view of the game board 200 of the pachinko machine according to the third embodiment as viewed from the front. As shown in the figure, in the pachinko machine according to the third embodiment, as compared with the pachinko machine 100 according to the first embodiment, the decorations of each part of the game board 200 and the right side of the game board 200 are arranged. 2 The shape of the special figure starting port 232 is different.

<Third Embodiment / Second Special Figure Starting Port>
Next, the second special figure starting port 232 of the pachinko machine according to the third embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 6A is a schematic front view of the second special figure starting port 232 of the pachinko machine according to the third embodiment, and FIG. 5B is an exploded perspective view of the second special figure starting port 232. is there.

  The second special figure start port 232 of the third embodiment includes a start port base 232d provided with a game ball entrance 232da into which a game ball flowing down the game area 124 can enter, and a game ball entry in the start port base 232d The above-described blade member 232a disposed on one side in the left-right direction in front of the mouth 232da, the horizontal wall portion 232b disposed on the other side in the left-right direction in front of the game ball entrance 232da, and a fish attached for decoration And a decorative plate 232c simulating the head. For convenience of explanation, the illustration of the above-mentioned start opening lens 232e, start opening illumination board 232f, start opening lower passage 232g, start opening upper passage 232i, second start opening sensor 320, arm 232h, solenoid 332, etc. is omitted. (The same applies to the following embodiments).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, the start port base 232d is inserted through which a bar-shaped contact portion 232aa protruding from the blade member 232a can be inserted as an opening in addition to the game ball entrance 232da. A decorative plate insertion port 232dc through which a port 232db and a rod-shaped coupling portion 232ca formed to protrude from the decorative plate 232c can be inserted is provided. In the state where the blade member 232a is attached to the start port base 232d, the insertion port 232db is shielded by the contact portion 232aa and cannot be seen from the front side, and in the state where the decorative plate 232c is attached to the start port base 232d, The decorative plate insertion opening 232dc is configured to be shielded by the coupling portion 232ca so that it cannot be seen from the front side.

  With such a configuration, even if the existing winning means (winning means having two blade members 232a) is diverted, the opening (for example, the blade member 232a is not attached) on the decorative body 232c. Since it is possible to hide the through-hole), it is difficult to notice that the player is diverting the same member in appearance, and it may be possible to prevent the decoration of the game area from being deteriorated in a plurality of models. . Further, since the opening can be concealed, diversion of the start-up base 232d is not easily noticed by the player, and there are cases where it is possible to avoid a decrease in game motivation.

  In the present embodiment, the example in which the decorative plate insertion port 232dc is shielded by inserting the coupling portion 232ca is shown, but the decorative plate insertion port 232dc is covered from the front side by another part of the decorative plate 232c. The decorative plate insertion port 232dc may be blocked by The decorative plate insertion port 232dc may serve as a positioning hole when the decorative plate 232c is attached to the start port base 232d. In this case, the conventional start port base (base portion) is used. However, there are cases where an opening that is not used in the blade member can be used effectively.

  In this embodiment, since the outer diameter of the coupling portion 232ca of the decorative plate 232c is larger than the outer diameter of the contact portion 232aa of the blade member 232a, the decorative plate insertion port 232dc is larger than the inner diameter of the insertion port 232db. The inner diameter of is increased. Therefore, when the decorative plate insertion port 232dc is not concealed, the opening is conspicuous and the appearance is deteriorated. However, in this embodiment, the decorative plate insertion port 232dc is concealed, so that the external appearance can be improved. In this embodiment, the shape of the insertion port 232db and the decorative plate insertion port 232dc is circular. However, the shape may be different from each other, or may be other than circular. The opening may be rectangular and the other opening may be circular.

  FIG. 5C is a diagram showing an example of the movement trajectory of the game ball when the game ball has not entered the second special figure starting port 232. In this example, the game ball PB that has flowed down the game area 124 in the direction of the second special figure start port 232 collides with the lateral wall portion 232b of the second special figure start port 232 and rebounds greatly to the left, and the blade member A state is shown in which the player falls to the lower side of the game area 124 without being guided into the second special figure start port 232 by 232a (without entering the second special view start port 232). In other words, it is difficult for the horizontal wall portion 232b to enter the second special figure starting port 232 (winning).

  In the present embodiment, the decorative plate 232c itself also functions as the lateral wall portion 232b, and the game ball PB that has flowed down the game area 124 toward the second special figure start opening 232 is the second special figure start opening. By colliding with the decorative plate 232c of 232 and rebounding, the blade member 232a does not lead to the inside of the second special figure starting port 232 (without entering the second special figure starting port 232), and the game area 124 Sometimes it falls down. That is, there is a case where it is difficult to enter the ball into the second special figure starting port 232 (winning) by the decorative plate 232c that also serves as the horizontal wall portion 232b.

  On the other hand, FIG. 4D is a diagram showing an example of the movement trajectory of the game ball when the game ball enters the second special figure starting port 232. In this example, the game ball PB flowing down the game area 124 in a direction different from the second special figure starting port 232 collides with the game nail 238 and bounces rightward, and the second special figure is started by the blade member 232a. The state of being guided into the mouth 232 (entering the second special figure starting port 232) is shown.

<Fourth embodiment>
Next, a pachinko machine according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention is described. In addition, about the structure same as the pachinko machine 100 which concerns on the above-mentioned 1st Embodiment, while attaching | subjecting the same code | symbol in drawing, the description is abbreviate | omitted, and only the structure different from the pachinko machine 100 which concerns on 1st Embodiment is hereafter. explain.

  FIG. 22 is a schematic front view of the game board 200 of the pachinko machine according to the fourth embodiment as viewed from the front. As shown in the figure, in the pachinko machine 100 according to the fourth embodiment, as compared with the pachinko machine 100 according to the first embodiment, the decoration of each part of the game board 200 and the right side of the game board 200 are arranged. The shape of the second special figure starting port 232 is different.

<Fourth Embodiment / Second Special Figure Starting Port>
Next, the second special figure starting port 232 of the pachinko machine according to the fourth embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 11A is a schematic front view of the second special figure start port 232 of the pachinko machine according to the fourth embodiment, and the game ball when the game ball enters the second special figure start port 232. It is the figure which showed an example of this movement locus | trajectory.

  The second special figure start port 232 of the fourth embodiment includes a start port base 232d provided with a game ball entrance 232da into which a game ball flowing down the game area 124 can enter, and a game ball entry in the start port base 232d The blade member 232a is disposed on one side in the left-right direction in front of the mouth 232da, and has a decorative plate 232c that is attached for decoration and also serves as the horizontal wall portion 232b.

  In the present embodiment, the blade member 232a is disposed in the vicinity of the right outer wall 124a of the game area 124. When the blade member 232a is in the above-described first state (closed state, as indicated by a dotted line in FIGS. 23A and 23B), the second special figure starting port 232 and the right outer wall 124a of the game area 124 are used. The distance between and the distance between the two is one or more game balls, so that the game ball PB can pass through the game area 124.

  On the other hand, when the blade member 232a is in the above-described second state (open state, as shown by a solid line in FIGS. 23A and 23B), the second special figure starting port 232 and the right outer wall 124a of the game area 124 are provided. Is less than one game ball, the game ball PB cannot pass through the game area 124, almost all of the game balls flowing down the game area 124, and the game ball PB as a blade member. It is configured so as to be guided to the inside of the second special figure starting port 232 by 232a (it is possible to enter the second special figure starting port 232). When the blade member 232a is in the second state, almost all of the game balls flowing down the game area 124 enter the second special figure starting port 232, but only a part of the game balls are blades. It is also conceivable that the member 232a and the right outer wall 124a collide and jump up and fall into the game area 124 on the left side of the second special figure starting port 232 without entering the second special figure starting port 232.

  In the example shown in FIG. 5A, a game ball PB that has flowed down the game area 124 toward the right outer wall 124a of the game area 124 after colliding with the game nail 238 collides with the right outer wall 124a of the game area 124 and moves down. The state of rebounding in the direction and being guided into the second special figure starting port 232 by the blade member 232a in the second state (open state) (enters the second special figure starting port 232) is shown.

  On the other hand, FIG. 5B is a diagram showing an example of the movement trajectory of the game ball when the game ball does not enter the second special figure starting port 232. In this example, the game ball PB that has flowed down the game area 124 in the direction of the second special figure starting port 232 collides with the upper part of the decorative plate 232c that also serves as the horizontal wall portion 232b and moves leftward (the right outer wall of the game area 124). Bounced away from the game area 124 without being led into the second special figure starting port 232 by the blade member 232a (without entering the second special figure starting port 232). Is shown.

  In the present embodiment, the second special figure starting port 232 is disposed in the vicinity of the right outer wall 124a of the game area 124, and the right outer wall when the blade member 232a of the second special figure starting port 232 is in the open state. By configuring the distance between 124a and the blade member 232a to be less than one game ball, almost all of the game balls flowing down the right area of the game area 124 are guided to the second special figure starting port 232. However, the second special figure start opening 232 and the start opening provided with the left and right symmetrical blade members are disposed in the vicinity of the left outer wall of the game area 124, and the blade member 232a of the second special figure start opening 232 is in the open state. In this case, the distance between the left outer wall and the blade member is set to be less than one game ball, so that the game ball flowing down the left area of the game area 124 can be guided to the start opening. Good.

<Fifth Embodiment>
Next, a pachinko machine according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention is described. The same components as those of the pachinko machine according to the above-described third embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals in the drawings, and the description thereof is omitted. Hereinafter, only components different from those of the pachinko machine according to the third embodiment will be described. .

<Fifth Embodiment / Second Special Figure Starting Port>
FIG. 24 is a schematic front view of the game board 200 of the pachinko machine according to the fifth embodiment as viewed from the front. As shown in the figure, in the pachinko machine of the fifth embodiment, in addition to the second special figure start port 232 of the third embodiment, the second special figure start port 232 on the right side of the game area 124 is By providing the second special figure starting port 232z having a structure similar to the second special figure starting port 232 (see FIG. 23) of the fourth embodiment, two second special figure starting ports 232 and 232z are provided. .

  That is, in the fifth embodiment, a plurality of start ports having a blade member as a movable body that can be freely opened and closed on one side and a lateral wall portion for preventing the entry (entrance) of a ball on the other side in the game area. It shows that it may be provided. In this example, the center accessory 232zc disposed above the second special figure starting port 232z serves as a member corresponding to the lateral wall portion of the second special figure starting port 232z.

<Fifth Embodiment / Variable Prize Winner>
Further, in the pachinko machine of the fifth embodiment, instead of deleting the second variable winning opening 234 of the fourth embodiment, a blade member of the second special figure starting port 232 of the fourth embodiment is placed on the left side of the game area 124. A second variable winning opening 234z having a door member 234za having a symmetrical structure with respect to 232a is provided.

  That is, the fifth embodiment includes a variable winning opening (attacker) having a blade member as a movable body that can be freely opened and closed on one side, and a lateral wall portion for preventing the entry (ball entry) of the ball on the other side. It shows that it may be. In this example, the plurality of game nails 238 disposed above the second variable winning opening 234z serve as members corresponding to the lateral wall portion of the variable winning opening (attacker).

<Sixth Embodiment>
Next, a pachinko machine according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention is described. The same components as those of the pachinko machine according to the above-described third embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals in the drawings, and the description thereof is omitted. Hereinafter, only components different from those of the pachinko machine according to the third embodiment will be described. .

<Sixth embodiment / type of design>
FIG. 25 (a) shows an example of a stop symbol form of the special figure of the pachinko machine according to the sixth embodiment.

  “Special Figure A” is a 15 round (15R) special jackpot symbol, and “Special Figure B” is a 15R jackpot symbol. The difference between the jackpot and the special jackpot is the difference in whether the probability of winning the jackpot is high (special jackpot) or low (jackpot) in the next ordinary game. In the following, the state with a high probability of winning a big hit of the general figure variable game is referred to as a general figure high probability state (normal figure high probability), and a low probability state is a normal figure low probability state (normal figure low probability). ). These “special chart A” and “special chart B” are symbols that give a relatively large profit amount to the player.

  Also, “Special Figure C” is a 2R jackpot symbol called sudden probability change, which is a high probability state of ordinary figure. That is, “Special Figure C” is 2R compared to “Special Figure A” which is 15R. In addition, “Special Figure D” is a first off symbol and “Special Figure E” is a second off symbol, and the amount of profit given to the player is a relatively small profit amount.

  Although not shown, in the special figure variation game of the sixth embodiment, there is no state in which the big win probability is different as in the special figure high probability state and the special figure low probability state described above, and the big hit winning probability is always 1/200. On the other hand, in the ordinary figure variable game, there are the above-mentioned ordinary figure high probability state and ordinary figure low probability state, the winning probability of the jackpot of the ordinary figure variable game in the ordinary figure high probability state is 1/100, the ordinary figure variation time is The opening time of the second special figure starting port 232 and the second special figure starting port 232y described later at the time of winning the big hit is 25 seconds. In addition, the probability of winning the jackpot of the usual figure fluctuation game in the usual figure low probability state is 99/100, the fluctuation time of the usual figure is 1 second, the second special figure starting port 232 at the time of the big hit and the second special figure starting described later. The opening time of the mouth 232y is 1 second.

  Although not shown in the figure, in the special figure 1 variable game, if the big hit is won, the special figure A with the probability of 20/100, the special figure B with the probability of 30/100, and the special figure C with the probability of 50/100. In the special figure 2 variable game, when the big win is won, the special figure A is selected with the probability of 70/100, the special figure B is selected with the probability of 30/100, and the special figure C is not selected. doing.

<Sixth Embodiment / Second Special Figure Starting Port>
FIG. 26 is a schematic front view of the gaming board 200 of the pachinko machine according to the sixth embodiment as viewed from the front. As shown in the figure, in the pachinko machine of the sixth embodiment, in addition to diverting the second special figure starting port 232 of the third embodiment as a general winning port, it is located above the second special figure starting port 232. One second special figure starting port 232y having a structure similar to the second special figure starting port 232z (see FIG. 24) of the fifth embodiment is provided.

  FIG. 27A is an enlarged view of the second special figure starting port 232y of the pachinko machine according to the sixth embodiment, and FIG. 27B is a V prize in a state where the ball is blocked by the slide plate 232ye. FIG. 6C is an external perspective view of the mouth 232yf, and FIG. 10C is an external perspective view of the V winning opening 232yf in a state where the entrance is not blocked by the slide plate 232ye.

  The second special figure starting port 232y is disposed on the right side in front of the game ball entrance 232ya, and is disposed on the left side in front of the game ball entrance 232ya as a movable member that can be opened and closed. A decorative plate 232yc that also serves as a lateral wall for preventing entry of a ball (ball entry), and a ball that is provided in the vicinity of the blade member 232yb, and that detects ball entry (winning) to the second special figure starting port 232y. A detection sensor (not shown), a game passage 232yd for guiding the game ball PB that has entered the second special figure starting port 232y downward, a slide plate 232ye that is slidable in the horizontal direction, and a slide that slides the slide plate 232ye A driving unit (not shown) for driving and a V winning opening 232yf which is a device for determining whether or not the game ball PB has passed are provided.

  When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the second special figure starting port 232y, a driving unit (not shown) is driven to open and close the slide plate 232ye at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times (this example Then, the ball detection sensor is opened only once for 0.5 seconds from 1.0 second to 1.5 seconds after the incoming ball is detected). Thereby, as shown in FIG. 27B, when the slide plate 232ye is in the closed state, it is impossible to enter the V winning opening 232yf, and as shown in FIG. When 232ye is in the open state, it is possible to enter the V winning opening 232yf. The opening / closing time interval and the number of opening / closing operations of the slide plate 232ye are not particularly limited. For example, the slide plate 232ye may be opened and closed at a predetermined cycle irrespective of the detection of entering the second special figure starting port 232y. It is preferable to configure so that opening and closing of 232ye cannot be aimed.

  The game flow of the pachinko machine according to the sixth embodiment is as follows. (1) The player strikes the game ball PB to the left (shoots the game ball PB aiming at the left side area of the game area 124), and aims to enter the first special figure starting port 230. When the player hits the first special figure starting port 230 and wins the big win of the special figure 1 variable game and the big hit game is started, (2) the player hits the game ball PB to the right (the game area 124). The game ball PB is launched aiming at the right side area of the player) and aiming at the second variable winning opening 234.

  Subsequently, in the case of the jackpot game of special figure 1 based on special figure A or special figure C (transition to the common figure high probability state), (3) the player continues to make a right-handed and enters the common figure high probability state. In order to start the ordinary map variable game, aim to enter the universal map starting port 228. On the other hand, in the case of the big hit game of special figure 1 based on special figure B (transition to the normal figure low probability state), after the big hit game ends, the game ball PB is left-handed and again to the first special figure start port 230. Aiming to enter (return to (1) above).

  If the big win of the common figure variable game is won in the general figure high probability state, the blade member 232yb of the second special figure start port 232y is opened for 1 second. (4) The player hits the right and starts the second special figure. Aiming to enter the mouth 232y. When the player hits the second special figure start opening 232y and wins the big win of the special figure 2 variable game and the big hit game is started, the player hits the game ball PB to the right, and the second variable winning opening 234 Aim to enter.

  Subsequently, in the case of (5) jackpot game of special figure 2 based on special figure A (transition to ordinary figure high probability state), the player keeps right-handed, and the ordinary figure which has become ordinary figure high probability state In order to start a variable game, aim at entering the usual opening 228. On the other hand, in the case of the big hit game of special figure 2 based on special figure B (transition to the normal figure low probability state), after the big hit game ends, the game ball PB is left-handed and again to the first special figure start port 230. Aiming to enter (return to (1) above).

  Also, (6) when the player enters the second special figure starting port 232y and enters the V winning port 232yf, a big hit game based on the entering the V winning port 232yf is performed. On the other hand, if the ball enters the second special figure starting port 232y and does not enter the V winning port 232yf 100 times, the game ball PB is left-handed and enters the first special figure starting port 230 again. Aim at the ball (return to (1) above).

<Seventh embodiment>
Next, a pachinko machine according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention is described. The same components as those of the pachinko machine according to the above-described third embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals in the drawings, and the description thereof is omitted. Hereinafter, only components different from those of the pachinko machine according to the third embodiment will be described. .

<Seventh embodiment / type of symbol, variation time>
The types of pachinko machines according to the seventh embodiment are the same as the types of symbols shown in FIG. 5, but supplementing the winning probability of the special figure variable game, the special figure variable game in the special figure high probability state The winning probability for the jackpot is 1/40, and the winning probability for the jackpot of the special figure variable game in the special figure low probability state is 1/399.

  In addition, the probability of winning the jackpot of the usual figure floating game in the normal figure high probability state is 1/100, the fluctuation time of the usual figure is 25 seconds, and the opening time of the second special figure starting port 232 when the jackpot is won is 0.3 seconds It is. In addition, the probability of winning a big hit in the usual figure variable game in the normal figure low probability is 99/100, the fluctuation time of the usual figure is 1 second, and the opening time of the second special figure starting port 232 at the time of the big hit is 1.5 seconds. X 3 times (closing time 0.2 seconds). In addition, after the 15R special jackpot game ends and after the 15R jackpot game ends, the state shifts to a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in a short time state (a normal high probability state electric support state).

  On the other hand, in the seventh embodiment, the fluctuation times of special figure 1 and special figure 2 are different, and the fluctuation time of special figure 1 ranges from 1 second (shortened) to 180 seconds (super reach). In the fluctuation time of 2, there are 1 second (disappointment), 15 seconds (disappearance reach, probability is about 1/50), 1 second and 15 seconds, and half hit 1 second (big hit). In addition, when a ball entering the first special figure starting port 232 is detected, three balls are discharged as prize balls to the upper plate 126, while a ball entering the second special figure starting port 232 is detected. In such a case, one ball is discharged to the upper plate 126 as a prize ball.

<Seventh Embodiment / Second Special Figure Starting Port>
FIG. 28 is a schematic front view of the game board 200 of the pachinko machine according to the seventh embodiment as viewed from the front. As shown in the figure, in the pachinko machine according to the seventh embodiment, the second special figure starting port 232 (see FIG. 24) according to the fourth embodiment is arranged below the general starting port 228, and A guide passage 260 for guiding the game ball that has passed through the start opening 228 to the second special figure start opening 232 is provided. The guide passage 260 is made of a transparent or translucent member, and the appearance of the game ball PB passing through the inside is visible from the outside.

  FIG. 29 is a partially enlarged view showing the periphery of the second special figure starting port 232 of the seventh embodiment in an enlarged manner. The second special figure start port 232 of the seventh embodiment includes a start port base 232d provided with a game ball entrance 232da into which a game ball flowing down the game area 124 can enter, and a game ball entry in the start port base 232d It has a blade member 232a disposed on one side in the left-right direction in front of the mouth 232da, and a decorative plate 232c that is attached for decoration and also serves as the above-described lateral wall portion 232b.

  In the present embodiment, the wing member 232a is disposed in the vicinity of the right outer wall 124a of the game area 124, and the distance between the right outer wall 124a and the wing member 232a is determined when the wing member 232a is in the open state. By setting it to less than one sphere, when the blade member 232a is in the first state (closed state) described above, the game area between the second special figure starting port 232 and the right outer wall 124a of the game area 124 The game ball PB can pass through 124. On the other hand, when the blade member 232a is in the second state (open state), the game ball PB cannot pass through the game area 124 between the second special figure starting port 232 and the right outer wall 124a of the game area 124. The game ball PB is configured to guide the game ball PB to the inside of the second special figure starting port 232 by the blade member 232a (can enter the second special figure starting port 232).

  In addition, a game nail 238 and a decorative member are disposed above the general-purpose start opening 208, and these members are arranged so that the right-handed game ball PB is guided to the general-purpose start opening 208. In addition to being arranged, a part of the game nail 238 also plays a role of relaxing the flow velocity of the game ball PB in the vicinity of the usual start opening 208. Further, the inner surface of the guide passage 260 is formed in a curved shape, and the guide passage 260 also plays a role of relaxing the flow down speed of the game ball PB. A structure that further relaxes the flow speed of the game ball PB, such as forming an uneven surface on the inner surface of the guide passage 260, may be adopted.

  The game flow of the pachinko machine according to the seventh embodiment is as follows. When the state shifts to the short-time state (the electric support state of the normal high probability state), the player hits the game ball PB to the right and aims to enter the normal start port 228. The game ball PB that has passed through the normal start port 228 is guided to the guide passage 260 and discharged toward the second special view start port 232. As described above, in the short-time state (the electric support state of the normal high probability state), the opening time of the second special figure starting port 232 is 1.5 seconds × 3 times (closing time 0.2 seconds), When the second special figure start port 2332 is in the open state, the game ball PB cannot pass through the game area 124 between the second special figure start port 232 and the right outer wall 124a of the game area 124, and the game ball PB The member 232a is configured to guide the inside of the second special figure starting port 232.

  For this reason, most of the game balls PB that have entered the normal start port 228 in the short time state pass through the guide passage 260 and then enter the second special figure start port 232, and in the short time state, the number of game balls is almost reduced. It is possible to advance the game without playing. In addition, the number of game balls decreases during the period when the special figure variable game is being drawn or during the period when the second special figure start port 232 is closed. A device has been devised to reduce the decrease in game balls. Specifically, as described above, by shortening the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 variable game, it is possible to shorten the time taken to digest the short-time state, or extremely shorten the fluctuation time of the normal figure variable game. A configuration that shortens the time during which the electric Chu is closed during the short-time state, a configuration that has a very high probability of winning a normal figure during the short-time state, and the like.

  FIG. 30 is a view showing a modified example of the special figure starting port. FIG. 30A is a schematic front view of the special figure starting port according to the modified example, and FIG. 30B is a special figure according to the modified example. It is a disassembled perspective view of a starting port. As shown in the figure, this special figure starting port 232x is the same as the first wing member 232xa arranged on one side (left side in this example) in the left-right direction in front of the game ball entrance 232xd, and the game ball entrance It has a second blade member 232xb disposed on the other side (right side in this example) in the left-right direction in front of 232xd, and a decorative plate 232xc attached for decoration.

  The first blade member 232xa is in a first state that allows the game ball to enter the game ball entrance 232xd (the blade member 232xa is closed, but the game is between the tip of the blade member 232xa and the decorative plate 232xc. There is a distance equal to or more than one sphere, and a closed state in which a game ball can enter, and a second state that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the game ball entrance 232xd than the first state (ie, the blade The member 232xa is open, and there is a distance of, for example, three or more game balls between the tip of the blade member 232xa and the decorative plate 232xc, and the game ball is changed to an open state in which it is easier to enter than in the first state. (Opening and closing) is possible.

  On the other hand, the second blade member 232xb is in a third state that prevents the game ball from entering the game ball entrance 232xd (the blade member 232xb is closed and the space between the tip of the blade member 232xb and the decorative plate 232xc is A closed state in which a game ball cannot enter at a distance less than one game ball) and a fourth state in which the game ball enters the game ball entrance 232xd (the blade member 232xb is open and the blade member 232xb (Open state in which the game ball can be guided to the game ball entrance 232xd). The second blade member 232xb has a shorter distance from the surrounding wall than one game ball when the second blade member 232xb is in an open state so that the game ball can be reliably guided to the game ball entrance 232xd. (A game ball is configured not to pass between the second blade member 232xb and the wall).

  In addition, since the first blade member 232xa is not covered with the decorative plate 232xc in both the closed state and the open state, the first blade member 232xa is visible from the front side in both states. Since the blade member 232xa is covered with the decorative plate 232xc in both the closed state and the open state, the blade member 232xa is not visible from the front side in both states. Since the second blade member xa is a member that cannot be visually recognized and can be diverted from other models, it may be possible to give a fresh impression to the player.

  As described above, the gaming table (for example, the pachinko machine according to the first to seventh embodiments) according to the above-described embodiment has a winning means (for example, the second shown in FIG. It is a gaming machine provided with a special drawing starting port 232), wherein the winning means includes at least one movable means (for example, a blade member 232a shown in FIG. 21 (b)), According to the operation mode of the movable means, one of a plurality of states can be taken, at least one of the plurality of states is a first state, and the plurality of states At least one of the states is a second state, and the first state is a state in which winning of a game ball is at least difficult to win than the second state (for example, the blade member 232a is Closed) The second state is a state where at least the game ball can be won (for example, a state where the blade member 232a is open), and the second state is one side (for example, the left and right direction of the winning means) (for example, FIG. 21B shows a state where the game ball can be easily won from the second special figure starting port 232 shown in FIG. 21B, and the second state is the other side in the left-right direction of the winning means (for example, The right side of the second special figure starting port 232 shown in FIG. 21 (b) is a state in which the game ball is difficult to win, and the second state is the one more than the other side of the winning means. The side is in a state where the game ball can be easily won, and the winning means is provided with a decorative means (for example, a decorative plate 232c shown in FIG. 21B) capable of decorating the winning means. The decorative means is a front It is possible to hide at least a part of the region on the other side of the winning means, and the decorative means has a contact portion (for example, a lateral wall portion 232b shown in FIG. 21B) that can come into contact with the game ball. It is formed at least, and the contact portion makes contact with a game ball at least difficult to win a game ball from the other side in the second state. It is a game machine.

  According to the gaming machine according to the above embodiment, even in a gaming machine with a small gaming area, it is possible to secure an area where a game ball can be won, and to increase the degree of freedom of arrangement of winning means on the gaming board. is there. In the first state (for example, the blade member is closed), the winning means are not conspicuous, and the player has a sense of expectation, such as in what scene the winning means will be used in the progress of the game. May be possible. In addition, the presence of the decorative member can make the winning means larger, and can increase the game motivation. In addition, even when existing winning means are diverted, it is possible to hide the insertion slot etc. with a decorative member, so it is difficult to notice that the same member is diverted to the player in appearance, In some cases, it is possible to prevent the decoration of the game area from being deteriorated. In addition, the diversion of the base is not easily noticed by the player, and it may be possible to avoid a decrease in game motivation.

  The movable means has a plurality of operation modes, and at least one of the plurality of operation modes is a first operation mode, and at least one of the plurality of operation modes. The operation mode is the second operation mode, and when the movable means is the first operation mode (for example, when the blade member 232a is closed), the tip of the movable means and the decoration means Is shorter than one game ball, and when the movable means is in the first operation mode, it is difficult to win a game ball from the tip side of the movable means, which is the one side. It may be a thing.

  With such a configuration, there are cases where the player can easily recognize an appropriate launch intensity by limiting the winning route of the game ball.

  Further, when the movable means is in the second operation mode (for example, when the blade member 232a is opened), it is easy to win a game ball from the tip side of the movable means, which is the one side. When the movable means is in the second operation mode, the direction of the wing member 232a by colliding with the game ball (for example, the lateral wall 232b of the decorative plate 232c shown in FIG. The game ball bounced back to the game may be made easier to win.

  With such a configuration, the game ball in contact with the decoration means may be able to win easily because the direction in which the game ball can be won by the movable means is limited, and the interest of the game may be improved. .

  In addition, at least a gaming member is provided in the gaming area, and the gaming member facilitates winning from the one side when the movable means is in the second operation mode, and the tip of the movable means The interval between the portion and the gaming member may be shorter than one gaming ball.

  With such a configuration, it may be possible to promote winning of the game ball in the open state (winning-permitted state) of the movable means. In addition, for example, even if the movable range of the movable member cannot be sufficiently obtained due to a design problem (such as a large center role), the winning of the game ball may be stabilized due to the presence of the gaming member. .

  In addition, an entry area (for example, a universal start port 208 shown in FIG. 28) into which a game ball can enter and a win / no-go determination unit (for example, that can execute at least determination of whether or not the game ball has entered the entry area) A drawing-related lottery process) and a guiding portion (for example, a guiding passage 260 shown in FIG. 28) capable of guiding at least the game ball that has entered the entry area toward the winning means, and the winning means includes: When the result of the determination is a result of a specific determination, the second state is set. When the movable means is in the second operation mode, the determination is guided by the guide unit. Almost all of the game balls may be able to win the winning means.

  With such a configuration, especially during the electric support, there is a case where the game ball can be awarded to the winning means so that the symbol fluctuation is not interrupted.

  A starting area; and a symbol display means (for example, a special symbol display device) capable of executing at least a symbol variation display when a game ball enters the starting area; and a plurality of the starting areas, At least one start region of the plurality of start regions is a first start region (for example, the first special figure start port 230 shown in FIG. 26), and at least one start region of the plurality of start regions. Is a second starting area (for example, the V winning opening 232yf shown in FIG. 27), and the second starting area is provided in the winning means, and a game is added to the first starting area. When a ball enters, at least a first number of prize balls can be awarded, and when a game ball enters the second starting area, at least a second number of prize balls can be awarded, From the first number (for example, 3) prize balls It said second number (e.g., 1) may be less toward the prize balls.

  With such a configuration, there are cases where it is possible to prevent the prize balls from being excessively increased due to winning, while efficiently winning the second starting area during the electric support.

  Further, the winning means is provided with a base (for example, a start port base 232d shown in FIG. 21B), and the winning means is a driving means (for example, operating the movable means) 21 includes a renoid 332 shown in FIG. 16, and the winning means is a transmission means (for example, FIG. 21) capable of transmitting at least the driving force from the driving means to the movable means. 16 is provided with a starting port lower passage 232g and an arm 232h shown in FIG. 16, and the movable means includes a contact portion (for example, FIG. 21B) that can contact the transmission means. At least a contact portion 232aa) is provided, and the base portion is provided with at least an insertion port through which the contact portion can be inserted (for example, an insertion port 232db shown in FIG. 21B). In addition to the insertion port, an opening (for example, a decorative plate insertion port 232dc shown in FIG. 21B) is formed in the base, and the decorative member (for example, the decoration shown in FIG. 21B) is formed. The plate 232c) may at least conceal the opening.

  With such a configuration, since the base portion corresponding to the conventional winning means can be diverted, the opening provided in the base portion (for example, the insertion opening for the conventional winning means) can be concealed. In some cases, quality can be improved.

  In addition, the game ball won in the winning means can be guided to a predetermined winning area after passing through the area concealed by the decorative member, and the predetermined winning area includes at least a normal winning area and a special winning area. It may be possible to provide a game state advantageous to the player when the game ball has won the special prize area.

  With such a configuration, it may be diverted as a special game-winning means.

  The movable means may be a pair of blades, and at least one of the blades may be configured to be hidden by the decorative member regardless of whether the blade is the first mode or the second mode. Good.

  With such a configuration, the existing pair of blade members can be used, and the development period can be shortened and the cost can be reduced in some cases.

  Further, the movable means is a pair of blades, and at least one of the blades is configured to be hidden by the decorative member regardless of whether it is the first mode or the second mode. A guide wall may be formed around the one blade hidden by the decorative member.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a game ball won from the other blade side from climbing up and spilling from the blade, and to be able to reliably detect the winning.

  Further, the game ball that has won the winning means may be concealed by the decorative member and guided to the back side of the game board in a state invisible to the player.

  If the game ball becomes visible, the player may become uneasy about whether or not the game has been won. If such a configuration is adopted, the anxiety may be resolved.

  The decorative member may include a first decorative member that constitutes at least the base, and a second decorative member that can be attached to the first decorative member via the opening.

  The configuration of the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to the configuration of the pachinko machine according to the above embodiment. For example, the “movable means” according to the present invention includes a first position and a second position. It is not limited to a member that can rotate between the first position and the second position, and may be a member that can move linearly between the first position and the second position. In addition, the playability of the game table is not particularly limited, and can be set as appropriate.

  Further, the “game member” according to the present invention is not limited to a game nail, and may be a windmill, an inner rail, a wall that partitions a game area, a winning opening, a start port, a decorative member, and the like. In addition, an example is shown in which a game ball flowing down the game area touches the game nail, etc., and then wins the winning means. However, in order for the game ball to win the prize means without touching the game nail, You may employ | adopt the game board which has not arrange | positioned the game nail etc. in the vicinity.

  In addition, the “winning means” according to the present invention is not limited to those accompanied by a winning ball due to winning, and may be, for example, one whose direction of appearance changes due to winning (a winning means for directing), It may be combined with a winning opening.

  Alternatively, a plurality of winning means with one movable means may be provided. For example, a plurality of winning means may be provided in the vertical direction, one winning means may be used for winning a game ball from the left side, and the other winning means may be provided on the right side. The configuration may be such that a game ball from can be won. Further, it may be integrated with the center accessory or may be integrated with the side panel decoration. Further, it may be integrated with a winning opening, a starting opening, a winning means for effect, and the like.

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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Pachinko machine 124 Game area 136 Launch button 152 Dispensing device 200 Game board 202 Outer rail 204 Inner rail 206 Staging device 208 Decorative symbol display device 210 Universal figure display device 212 First special figure display device 214 Second special figure display device 218 First 1 special figure reservation lamp 220 2nd special figure reservation lamp 226 general prize opening 228 universal figure start opening 230 first special figure start opening 232 second special figure start opening 232a blade member (movable body)
232aa Contact portion 232b Horizontal wall portion 232c Decoration plate 232d Start port base 232da Game ball entrance 232db Insertion port 232e Start port lens 232f Start port illumination board 232g Start port lower passage (transmission means)
232h Arm (Transmission means)
232ha engaging portion 232i starting port upper passage member 233 first variable winning port 234 second variable winning port 238 game nail 300 main control unit 320 second special view starting port sensor 332 solenoid 400 first sub control unit 500 second sub control unit

Claims (6)

A game machine equipped with a winning means for winning game balls,
The winning means includes at least one movable means,
The winning means can take one of a plurality of states according to the operation mode of the movable means,
At least one of the plurality of states is a first state;
At least one of the plurality of states is a second state;
The first state is a state in which winning of a game ball is at least difficult to win than the second state,
The second state is a state where a game ball can be won at least,
The second state is a state in which a game ball can be easily won from either one of the winning means in the left-right direction,
The second state is a state in which a game ball is difficult to win from the other side in the left-right direction of the winning means,
The second state is a state in which a game ball is made easier to win on the one side than on the other side in the winning means,
The winning means is provided with a decoration means capable of decorating at least the winning means,
The decoration means is capable of hiding at least a part of the area on the other side in the winning means,
The decoration means is formed with at least a contact portion capable of contacting a game ball,
The contact portion makes contact with the game ball at least difficult to win the game ball from the other side in the second state.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 1,
The movable means has a plurality of operation modes,
At least one operation mode of the plurality of operation modes is a first operation mode,
At least one operation mode of the plurality of operation modes is a second operation mode,
When the movable means is the first operation mode, the distance between the tip of the movable means and the decoration means is shorter than one game ball,
When the movable means is the first operation mode, it is difficult to win a game ball from the distal end side of the movable means which is the one side.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 2,
When the movable means is the second operation mode, it is easy to win a game ball from the distal end side of the movable means which is the one side,
When the movable means is the second operation mode, it is easy to win a game ball in contact with the decoration means.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 2 or 3,
At least a gaming member is provided in the gaming area,
The gaming member facilitates winning from the one side when the movable means is in the second operation mode,
The distance between the tip of the movable means and the game member is shorter than one game ball,
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand in any one of Claims 2-4,
An entry area where game balls can enter,
When a game ball enters the entry area, a determination unit for determining whether or not the determination is possible,
A guidance unit capable of guiding at least the game ball that has entered the entry area toward the winning means,
The winning means is the second state when the result of the success / failure determination is a result of a specific success / failure determination,
When the movable means is the second operation mode, almost all of the game balls guided by the guide portion can win the winning means.
A game stand characterized by that. The game table according to claim 5,
A starting area; and
When a game ball enters the starting area, the symbol display means capable of executing at least symbol variation display,
Comprising a plurality of said starting areas,
At least one starting region of the plurality of starting regions is a first starting region;
At least one starting region of the plurality of starting regions is a second starting region;
The second starting area is provided in the winning means,
When a game ball enters the first starting area, at least a first number of prize balls can be awarded,
When a game ball enters the second starting area, at least a second number of prize balls can be awarded,
The second number of prize balls is less than the first number of prize balls,
A game stand characterized by that.