JP2014131571A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine where operation means have features.SOLUTION: First operation means being one of a plurality of operation means can turn on/off a power source by the operation. Second operation means being one of the plurality of operation means can release a first error by the operation. The first error is an error related to the putting-out of a game medium. The first operation means is arranged at a first position on the turning axis side of an inner frame. The second operation means is arranged at a second position on the opening end side of the inner frame. A board case has a recession on the outer peripheral surface of the board case. The board case has an opening in the recession. A part of the second operation means is exposed to an outside from the board case through the opening. The second position is a position toward the rear surface side of the inner frame in the thickness direction of the inner frame compared with the first position.

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 start area in which a game ball can be awarded in a game area of a game board, and a symbol display section that can display a plurality of symbols in a variable manner. Then, when the symbol on the symbol display unit fluctuates for a predetermined time and the changed symbol is in a specific mode that is a combination of predetermined specific symbols, the variable winning means is opened for a predetermined time, which is advantageous to the player. The game state is generated. And the control regarding progress of such a game is controlled by the microcomputer provided in the inside of a game stand main body (for example, refer patent document 1).

JP 2008-200302 A

  In such a gaming machine, when a predetermined error occurs, the store clerk can cancel the predetermined error by operating an operating means inside the gaming machine main body. However, the conventional game stand has room for improvement in the operation means.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine having a feature in operation means.

  The gaming table according to the present invention includes an outer frame, an inner frame supported at least so as to be rotatable with respect to the outer frame, a payout control board capable of executing at least control related to payout of game media, and the payout A gaming machine comprising at least a board case capable of accommodating a control board and a plurality of operation means, wherein at least one of the plurality of operation means is a first operation means, and the plurality of operation means At least one of the operation means is a second operation means, and the first operation means is at least capable of turning on the power by operation of the first operation means, The first operating means is at least capable of turning off the power by operating the first operating means, and the second operating means is the first operating means by operating the second operating means. At least the error can be cleared The first error is an error related at least to the payout of the game medium, and the first operation means is provided at least at a first position on the rotating shaft side of the inner frame. The second operating means is provided at least at a second position on the open end side of the inner frame, and the substrate case is provided with a recess at least on an outer peripheral surface of the substrate case. And the substrate case has at least an opening formed in the recess, and the second operation means includes at least a part of the second operation means via the opening. The second position is a position that is in a direction toward the back side of the inner frame in the thickness direction of the inner frame than the first position. It is a game stand.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to realize a game machine having a feature in the operation means.

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. It is a principal part expansion perspective view which expands and shows the various operation parts arrange | positioned by the back surface side of a main body. It is a figure used for explanation of operation of an error release switch, and (a) It is an appearance perspective view which looked at a pachinko machine from the front side (player side). (B) It is a principal part expansion perspective view which expands and shows the various operation parts arrange | positioned by the back surface side of a main body. It is a figure used for description of operation of a power switch, (a) It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front side (player side). (B) It is a principal part expansion perspective view which expands and shows the various operation parts arrange | positioned by the back surface side of a main body. FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing an interface board assembly procedure according to an embodiment of the present invention, and (a) an interface board and a protection member. (B) It is a disassembled perspective view which shows an interface board | substrate and a board | substrate cover. (C) It is a whole perspective view which shows the assembled | attached interface board | substrate. It is a perspective view which expands and shows an interface board | substrate. (A) It is a partial cross section perspective view which abbreviate | omits and shows the principal part of an interface board | substrate. (B) It is a partial cross section perspective view which shows a part of interface board in a cross section.

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

<Overall configuration>
First, the overall configuration of 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 called an inner frame, is provided inside the outer frame 102, and is a longitudinal rectangular gaming machine base shaft that is rotatably mounted on the outer frame 102 via a hinge portion 112 that is a rotating shaft. It is a member. 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. A second sub-board case 166 that houses the second sub-board 164 that constitutes the control unit 500, a pay-out control unit 600 that performs control processing related to pay-out of game balls, and an error (a pay-out number switch to be described later) by operation of the game store An error canceling switch 168 is provided as an error canceling operation unit for canceling a payout board error including errors, illegal payout errors, payout excess errors, etc. A payout board case 172 that houses the outgoing board 170, a launch board case 176 that houses a launch board 174 that constitutes a launch control unit 630 that performs control processing related to the launch of a game ball, and power management that supplies power to various electrical gaming machines And a power switch 178 as a power operation unit that turns on and off (turns on and off) by operation of a game shop clerk and an initialization operation that outputs a RAM clear signal to the main control unit 300 when the power is turned on A power supply board case 184 that houses a power supply board 182 that includes a RAM clear switch 180 as a unit, and an interface board that houses an interface board 188 that includes a CR interface unit 186 that transmits and receives signals between the payout control unit 600 and the card unit. A case 190 is provided.

  In particular, in the case of this embodiment, the payout board case 172, the power supply board case 184, and the interface board case 190 are disposed below the main board case 158. The power switch 178 is disposed on the hinge portion 112 side which is one end side of the main body 104, and the error release switch 168 is disposed on the open end side which is the other end side of the main body 104 which is separated from the power switch 178. Further, the RAM clear switch 180 is disposed near the power switch 178 and closer to the hinge portion 112 of the main body 104 than the power switch 178. At this time, the error release switch 168, the power switch 178, and the RAM clear switch 180 are disposed so as to be at substantially the same height in the vertical direction on the back side of the main body 104.

  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. The effect device 206 is provided with a decorative symbol display device 208 substantially in the center, and around the normal symbol display device 210, the first special symbol display device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, and the ordinary device. A symbol holding lamp 216, a first special symbol holding lamp 218, a second special symbol holding lamp 220, and a high-probability medium lamp 222 are provided. Hereinafter, the normal symbol may be referred to as “general symbol” and the special symbol may be referred to as “special symbol”.

  The effect device 206 performs the effect by operating the effect movable body 224, and details thereof will be described later.

  The decorative symbol display device 208 is a display device for performing various displays used for decorative symbols and effects. In this 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, and the left symbol display area 208a and the middle symbol display area 208b. The right symbol display area 208c displays 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 (ElectroLumin S3ence) display device, a reel (drum) display device, a leaf display device, a plasma display, and a projector may be employed.

  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 a special figure, and are configured by 7 segment LEDs in this embodiment.

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

  In addition, 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 variable winning opening 234 is provided.

  In this embodiment, a plurality of general winning holes 226 are arranged on the game board 200. When a predetermined ball detecting sensor (not shown) detects a ball entering the general winning holes 226 (in the general winning holes 226). In the case of winning, the payout device 152 is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of balls are discharged 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 is sometimes referred to as a “prize ball”, and a ball lent to a player is sometimes referred to as “rental ball”. They are called “balls (game balls)”.

  The normal start port 228 is constituted 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 left side of the game board 200 is used. One is arranged. Unlike the ball that has entered the general winning opening 226, the ball that has passed through the usual starting port 228 is not discharged to the amusement island side. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that 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, which will be described later, is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, three) of balls is used as a prize ball for the upper plate 126. The special figure changing game by the first special figure display device 212 is started. The ball that has entered the first special figure starting port 230 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The second special figure starting port 232 is called an electric tulip (electric Chu). In the present embodiment, only one second special figure starting port 232 is disposed directly below the first special figure starting port 230. The second special figure starting port 232 includes a wing member 232a that can be opened and closed to the left and right. When the wing member 232a is closed, it is impossible to enter a ball. When 210 hits and stops and displays the symbol, the blade member 232a opens and closes at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the second special figure starting port 232, the payout device 152 is driven and a predetermined number (for example, four) of balls is discharged to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. At the same time, the special figure variation game by the second special figure display device 214 is started. The ball that has entered the second special figure starting port 232 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The variable winning opening 234 is called a large winning opening or an attacker, and in the present embodiment, only one variable winning opening 234 is disposed below the center of the game board 200. The variable winning opening 234 includes a door member 234a that can be opened and closed. When the door member 234a is closed, it is impossible to enter a ball, and the special figure display device stops the jackpot symbol when the special figure variable game is won. When displayed, the door member 234a opens and closes at a predetermined time interval (for example, an opening time of 29 seconds and a closing time of 1.5 seconds) and at a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the variable winning opening 234, the payout device 152 is driven to discharge a predetermined number (for example, 15 balls) of balls to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. The ball that entered the variable winning opening 234 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement 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, After guiding a ball that has not won any prize opening or start opening to the back side of the pachinko machine 100, an out opening is provided for discharging 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 a winning opening (general winning opening 226, variable winning opening 234) or start opening (Outside the first special figure starting port 230, the second special figure starting port 232), winning out any winning port or starting port, or just passing through the normal start port 228, the out port 240 To reach.

<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, and an effect movable body 224 is arranged in an area where the game ball cannot roll. . In addition, a decorative symbol display device 208 and a shielding device 246 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a door) are disposed on the back side of the effect device 206. That is, in the effect device 206, the decorative symbol display device 208 and the shielding means are located behind the warp device 242, the stage 244, and the effect movable body 224.

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

  The stage 244 can roll a ball discharged from the warp outlet 242b, a ball carried on by a nail of the game board 200, or the like, and the passed ball is a first special figure starting port 230 at the center of the stage 244. A special route 244a is provided to facilitate entry into the golf course.

  In this embodiment, the effect movable body 224 includes an upper arm portion 224a and a forearm portion 224b simulating the upper arm and forearm of a human right arm. A forearm motor (not shown) that rotates the forearm 224b at a position is provided. The effect movable body 224 moves in front of the decorative symbol display device 208 by the upper arm motor and the forearm motor.

  The shielding device 246 includes a lattice-like left door 246a and right door 246b, and is disposed between the decorative symbol display device 208 and the front stage 244. Belts wound around two pulleys (not shown) are fixed to the upper portions of the left door 246a and the right door 246b, respectively. That is, the left door 246a and the right door 246b move to the left and right as the belt driven by the motor through the pulley moves. When the left door 246a and the right door 246b are closed, the shielding means shields the inner end portions thereof so that it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the decorative symbol display device 208. In the state where the left door 246a and the right door 246b are opened, each inner end portion slightly overlaps the outer end portion of the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208, but the player can visually recognize all of the display of the decorative symbol display device 208. It is. In addition, the left door 246a and the right door 246b can be stopped at arbitrary positions, respectively, for example, only a part of the decorative design so that the player can identify which decorative design the displayed decorative design is. Can be shielded. In addition, the left door 246a and the right door 246b may be configured so that a part of the decorative symbol display device 208 behind the lattice hole can be visually recognized, or the shoji part of the lattice hole is closed with a translucent lens body. The display by the decorative symbol display device 208 may be made vaguely visible to the player, or the shoji part of the holes in the lattice is completely blocked (shielded), and the decorative symbol display device 208 behind is made completely invisible. Also good.

<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 A payout control unit 600 that mainly performs control related to game ball payout, a launch control unit 630 that performs game ball launch control, and a power management unit 660 that controls the power supplied to the pachinko machine 100. Yes.

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

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

  Further, the basic circuit 302 includes a counter circuit 318 used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in a range of 0 to 65535 every time a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 316a is received (this circuit has 2 2 counters) and a predetermined ball detection sensor, for example, a sensor that detects a game ball passing through each starting port, winning port, variable winning port, front frame door opening sensor, and inner frame opening A sensor circuit 322 for receiving signals output from various sensors 320 including a sensor and a full plate 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 A drive circuit 324 for performing display control of a device such as the first special figure display device 212 or 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 sections 328 (for example, a general-purpose reservation lamp 216, a first special figure reservation lamp 218, a second special figure retention lamp 220, A drive circuit 330 for performing display control of the lamp 222 and the like, and various solenoids 332 for opening and closing a predetermined movable member, for example, a blade member 232a of the second special figure starting port 232, a door member 234a of the variable winning port 234, and the like. A drive circuit 334 for controlling the above 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.

  In addition, 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 management 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, and a drive for performing drive control of the effect movable body 224. A circuit 422, an effect movable body sensor 424 that detects the current position of the effect movable body 224, a chance button detection sensor 426 that detects pressing of the chance button 136, and predetermined detection sensors such as the effect movable body sensor 424 and the chance button A sensor circuit 428 that outputs a detection signal from the detection sensor 426 to the basic circuit 402 is connected to a second sub-control unit 500 for controlling the decorative symbol display device (liquid crystal display device) 208 and the shielding device 246. ing.

<Discharge control unit, launch control unit, power supply management unit>
Next, the payout control unit 600, the launch control unit 630, and the power management 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 CR interface unit 606. Although not shown, the payout control unit 600 is configured to detect whether or not the error release switch 168 is operated.

  The launch control unit 630 is a predetermined signal output from the payout control unit 600, for example, a control signal instructing permission or stop of launch, or a ball launch by a player that is output from a launch intensity output circuit provided in the ball launch handle 134. Based on a control signal for instructing the firing intensity corresponding to the operation amount of the handle 134, control of the firing motor 632 that drives the firing rod 146 and the launching rod 148, and ball feeding for supplying a ball from the upper plate 126 to the launching device 110 The device 634 is controlled.

  The power management unit 660 converts the AC power supplied from the outside to the pachinko machine 100 into a DC voltage, converts it into 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 management 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). Although not shown, the power management unit 660 is configured to detect whether or not the power switch 178 and the RAM clear switch 180 are operated. In the present embodiment, a predetermined voltage is supplied from the power management 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. 3A shows ten types of special drawings from “special drawing A” to “special drawing J” as stop symbol forms in the symbol variation stop display. In FIG. 3 (a), the white portions in the figure indicate the segment locations where the light is extinguished, and the black portions indicate the location of the segments where the light is illuminated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, the 2R jackpot called “hidden probability change” of “Special Figure E”, the 2R jackpot called “Special Figure F” suddenly, or the first small hit of “Special Figure G”, “Special Figure H” When notifying the second small hit, “decoration 1-decoration 2—decoration 3” is stopped and displayed. Furthermore, in order to notify the 2R jackpot called “sudden change” of “special drawing C” or the 2R jackpot called “sudden time reduction” of “special drawing D”, “decoration 1-decoration 3—decoration 5” 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 combinations other than the symbol combinations shown in FIG. 3B are 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. 5C, the white portions in the drawing 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 management 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 normal figure winning random number counter and the special figure random number value counter, the general figure timer random number value, and the special figure timer, respectively. Two random number counters for generating each random number 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 variable winning port 234, the first special figure starting port 230, and the second special figure starting port 232, or the ordinary drawing starting port 228. Is determined to have passed. In other words, it is determined that a prize has been awarded to the winning ports 226 and 234 and the starting ports 230, 232, and 228. For example, when the information on the presence / absence of the detection signals for the past three matches with the above-described winning determination pattern information in the general winning opening sensor for detecting the winning at the general winning opening 226, there is a winning at the general winning opening 226. If the information on the presence / absence of detection signals for the past three times does not match the above-described winning determination pattern information, the subsequent general winnings are performed. The process branches to the subsequent process without performing the process associated with winning the prize to the mouth 226. Note that the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 stores winning determination clear pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is a detection signal before the previous time, no previous detection signal, and no current detection signal). After it is determined that there has been a single win, it is not determined that there has been a win until the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times matches the winning determination clear pattern information in each ball detection sensor, and the winning determination is cleared. If it matches the pattern information, it is next determined whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information.

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

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

  In step S213, timer update processing is performed. In this timer update 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 opening counter updating process, when winning holes 226, 234 and starting holes 230, 232, 228 are won, the RAM 308 stores the winning ball number storage area provided for each winning hole or for each starting hole. The value is read out, 1 is added, and the original prize ball number storage area is set.

  In step S217, a winning acceptance process is performed. In this winning acceptance process, it is determined whether or not there has been a winning at the first special figure starting port 230, the second special figure starting port 232, the ordinary drawing starting port 228, and the variable winning port 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 holding 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 316 to the special figure 2 winning random number value. And a value from the random number counter for generating the special figure 2 random value as a special figure 2 random value and storing it in the corresponding random value storage area. If there is a win at the general figure starting port 228 and the corresponding reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, the value is obtained as a normal figure winning random number value from the random number counter for generating the normal figure winning random number value. Store in the corresponding random value storage area. When there is a winning at the variable winning opening 234, information indicating that a ball has entered the variable winning opening 234 is stored in the winning storage area for the variable winning opening.

  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 first 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) Alternatively, the door member 234a is opened to the solenoid (332) for opening and closing the door member 234a of the variable prize opening 234 until a winning of a predetermined number of balls (for example, 10 balls) is detected at the variable prize opening 234. In addition to outputting a signal to be held at the same time, information indicating the opening period is set in the storage area of the door opening time management timer provided in the RAM 308. In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening release setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  In the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the door opening time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the predetermined closing period (for example, 1.5 seconds) A signal for holding the door member 234a in a closed state is output to a solenoid (332) for opening and closing the door member 234a of the variable prize opening 234, and a closing period is stored in a storage area of a door closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Set the information indicating. 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, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the door member opening / closing control is repeated a predetermined number of times (15 rounds or 2 rounds in this embodiment) and finished, 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. Further, in the normal high probability state, the opening time in one opening of the pair of blade members 232a of the second special start port 232 tends to be longer than in the normal low probability state. In addition, the pair of blade members 232a are more likely to open in the normal high probability state than in the normal low probability state. In addition, as described above, the hourly flag is set to off during the big hit game (in the special game state). Therefore, the normal low probability state is maintained during the jackpot game. This is because, if the game is in a high probability state during a jackpot game, a large number of games will be placed in the second special figure start port 232 until a predetermined number of game balls are entered during the jackpot game. There is a problem that a ball enters and the number of game balls that can be acquired during a jackpot increases, resulting in an increase in euphoria. This is to solve this problem.

  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. Further, various solenoids 332 are driven to control the opening and closing of the second special figure starting port 232 and the variable prize opening 234, and the normal symbol display device 210 and the first special symbol display via the display circuits 324, 326 and 330. Display data to be output to the device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, the various status display units 328, and the like is set to the output port of the I / O 310. Further, the output schedule information set in the payout request number transmission process (step S219) is output to the first sub-control unit 400 via the output port (I / O 310).

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

  In step S241, timer interrupt end processing is performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S201 is set in each original register, interrupt permission is set, and the like. 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>
Next, 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.

  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 process, initialization of input / output ports, initialization of a storage area in the RAM, 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 the sound source IC 416 in the effect data read in S309, this command is output to the sound source IC 416.

  In step S315, 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 S317, if there is a command to the effect movable body 224 in the effect data read in S309, this command is output to the drive circuit 422.

  In step S319, when 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). 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.

<Discharge board / Power supply board / Interface board>
Hereinafter, the structures of the payout board 170, the power supply board 182 and the interface board 188 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. FIG. 9 is an enlarged perspective view of a main part showing various operation parts arranged on the back side of the main body. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the error release switch. FIG. 10A is an external perspective view of the pachinko machine viewed from the front side (player side), and FIG. 10B is the back side of the main body. It is a principal part expansion perspective view which expands and shows the various operation parts arrange | positioned. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the power switch. FIG. 11A is an external perspective view of the pachinko machine viewed from the front side (player side), and FIG. 11B is arranged on the back side of the main body. It is a principal part expansion perspective view which expands and shows the various operation parts provided. 12A and 12B show an assembly procedure of the interface board according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12A is an exploded perspective view showing the interface board and the protection member, and FIG. 12B shows the interface board and the board cover. FIG. 2C is an exploded perspective view showing the assembled interface board, and FIG. FIG. 13 is an enlarged perspective view showing the interface board. FIG. 14A is a partial cross-sectional perspective view in which the main part of the interface board is omitted, and FIG. 14B is a partial cross-sectional perspective view in which a part of the interface board is shown in cross section.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the payout board 170, the power supply board 182 and the interface board 188 disposed below the main board case 158 (see FIG. 2) serve as protective members for the purpose of preventing illegal acts from the outside. The payout board case 172, the power supply board case 184, and the interface board case 190 are covered.

  The power supply board 182 is provided with a power switch 178 for turning on and off the main power supply on the right side which is the hinge portion 112 side when the power supply board 182 is mounted.

  Further, a payout board 170 is disposed below the power supply board 182, and an error release switch 168 is provided on the left side which is the open side when the payout board 170 is mounted on the main body 104. A circular recess 168 a that is recessed from the flat surface on the front side of the payout substrate case 172 is formed at a corresponding position of the payout substrate case 172 so as to surround the periphery of the error release switch 168. An opening (not shown) is formed in the approximate center of the recess 168a so that the error release switch 168 is exposed from the payout board case 172 to the outside. At this time, the error release switch 168 and the power switch 178 are positioned at substantially the same height in the vertical direction, and the open rear side that is closer to the hinge portion 112 side of the main body 104 than the error release switch 168. The power switch 178 disposed at a position separated from the external error cancel switch 168 is disposed at a position recessed in the thickness direction of the main body 104 from the error cancel switch 168. In other words, the error release switch 168 is disposed at a position protruding from the power switch 178 in the thickness direction of the main body 104.

  Further, above the power switch 178, an interface board 188 having a CR interface unit 186 is disposed so as to protrude from the power switch 178 in the thickness direction of the main body 104. Details of the interface board 188 will be described later.

  A RAM clear switch 180 is disposed below the interface board 188 and in the vicinity of the power switch 178 and further on the hinge portion 112 side of the main body 104.

  That is, in the present embodiment, the payout substrate 170 and the interface substrate 188 are arranged in the stacking direction (the front side in FIG. 9) with the power supply substrate 182 as a base. For this reason, the error release switch 168 is arranged at a position protruding in the thickness direction of the main body 104 rather than the power switch 178. In other words, the power switch 178 and the RAM clear switch 180 are arranged in the thickness direction in the width direction of the main body 104. It is arranged in a deep position. As described above, in the present embodiment, the power supply switch 178 and the RAM clear switch 180 can be disposed at a position recessed from the open side by the payout board 170, and the power supply switch 178 and the RAM clear switch 180 can be disposed by the interface board 188. It can be arranged at a position recessed from the upper side.

  Therefore, in the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, when a predetermined error state occurs such as a game ball payout operation being stopped during a game shop operation, The store clerk opens the main body 104 with a minimum (so as not to interfere with the game of the player of the adjacent game table), and reaches out from the open side and operates the error release switch 168 to thereby fix the error state. The game ball is paid out again.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, when the power switch 178 is operated outside the business of the amusement store or the like, the store clerk uses the error canceling function described above for the main body 104. The main power of the pachinko machine 100 is turned on and off by opening the hand widely compared to the time of operation and operating the power switch 178 by reaching out from the open side.

  At this time, as a reference for searching for the position of the power switch 178, the structure around the error release switch 168 such as the recess 168a of the payout substrate case 172 provided in the vicinity of the error release switch 168 can be used as a reference. At this time, since the error release switch 168 itself needs to be easily searched, it is preferable to have a configuration in which the tip of the error release switch 168 protrudes from the flat surface of the payout board case 172. However, if the amount of protrusion is too large, there is a risk of damage, and specifically, a protrusion of about 5 mm is desirable.

  Thus, in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the error release switch 168 and the power switch 178 are installed at substantially the same height, and the error release switch 168 installed on the open side of the main body 104 is the power switch. Since the main body 104 is disposed so as to protrude in the thickness direction compared to 178, not only the operability of the error release switch 168 and the power switch 178 can be improved in the error release operation and the power operation as described above. The erroneous operation can be prevented beforehand.

  Further, in the case of this embodiment, the RAM clear switch is located in the vicinity of the power switch 178 and at substantially the same height as the power switch 178 and the error release switch 168 on the hinge portion 112 side of the main body 104 with respect to the power switch 178. Since 180 is provided, erroneous operations on the error cancel switch 168, the power switch 178, and the RAM clear switch 180 can be prevented in advance.

  Note that the following can be considered as errors to be canceled by the error cancel switch 168. First, as an error state (payout board error) regarding the payout board 170, there are a payout number switch error, an illegal payout error, a payout excess error, and the like.

  The payout number switch error is an error of the payout number switch (not shown) of the game ball controlled by the payout board 170, and stops the payout operation when an abnormal connection of the payout number switch is detected (regardless of the main board). To do. At this time, identification information “3” is displayed on the payout error display. After confirming whether the switch connection is correct, the error state is canceled by operating the error cancel switch 168 or by initialization (RAM clear) by the RAM clear switch 180.

  The illegal payout error is to stop the payout operation when the payout of the game ball is detected (the payout number switch is counted) in a state where no payout request is generated. At this time, identification information “4” is displayed on the payout error display. The error state is canceled by operating the error cancel switch 168 or by initialization (RAM clear) by the RAM clear switch 180.

  The payout excess error is to stop the payout operation when ten game balls actually paid out with respect to the payout request number are detected. At this time, identification information “5” is displayed on the payout error display. The error state is canceled by operating the error cancel switch 168 or by initialization (RAM clear) by the RAM clear switch 180.

  Further, errors other than the payout board 170 may be a lower tray full error, a payout device error, a main control communication error, and the like.

  Bottom pan full error is when the bottom pan full switch signal is turned on once by the timer interrupt by the specified input port on the main board (when switching from the off state to the on state). It is output for payout. At this time, identification information “1” is displayed on the payout error display.

  A payout device error means that the payout number (count number of the payout number switch) is a payout request within the next interrupt after the payout motor has finished driving the number of payout requests (actually + brake period + non-excitation period has elapsed). When the number is smaller than the number, the occurrence of a payout device error is detected. At this time, identification information “2” is displayed on the payout error display. When the retry process of paying out the game balls one by one is completed, the error state is canceled.

  The main control communication error is an error that occurs when the main control connection confirmation signal OFF state is detected or when the main control operation confirmation signal ON state is detected continuously for two interrupts. Reception is impossible. However, if the number of payout requests remains, the payout is made up to that amount. At this time, identification information “7” is displayed on the payout error display. When the ON state of the main control connection confirmation signal is detected, and when the OFF state of the main control operation confirmation signal is detected continuously for two interrupts, the error state is canceled.

  Other errors include errors in the CR unit and interface. The CR unit communication error occurs when the ON state of the BRQ signal is detected before the lending request is generated (although there are other conditions, they are omitted because they are not particularly related here). At this time, identification information “6” is displayed on the payout error display. After notifying the communication abnormality from the gaming machine side, the error state is canceled by turning off the BRDY signal and the BRQ signal.

  The CR unit unconnected error occurs when the CR unit connection signal (VL signal) is off when the CR unit unconnected error is released and continues for 16 ms. There is no effect on the payout of the ball). At this time, identification information “8” is displayed on the payout error display. When the ON state of the CR unit connection signal is detected and continued for 16 ms, the error state is canceled. After the error is released, communication with the CR unit is disabled until the CR unit READY signal (BRDY signal) and the CR unit lending request completion confirmation signal (BRQ signal) are turned off.

  Here, the connection signal relationship between the CR unit and the interface will be described. When various signals are transmitted from the CR unit to the payout board via the interface, the CR unit connection signal is a VL signal including a + 18V power source in the CR unit. The CR unit READY signal is a BRDY signal that conveys that the CR unit is being lent. The CR unit lending request confirmation signal is a BRQ signal for transmitting 25 lending requests and lending instructions for the basic unit.

  In addition, when various signals are transmitted from the payout board to the CR unit via the interface, the CR gaming machine lending completion signal is an EXS signal that transmits 25 request approvals and lending completions to the CR unit. is there. The CR gaming machine READY signal is a PRDY signal that transmits to the CR unit that a payout operation is possible.

  When the main power supply of the pachinko machine 100 is turned on, the PRDY signal is turned on, and when the lending operation (the player presses the lending operation button) is turned on, the BRDY signal is turned on. Next, a loan request is made when the BRQ signal is turned on. After confirming the loan request, the payout CPU acknowledges the loan by turning the EXS signal on. Thereafter, the BRQ signal is turned off and a rental instruction is issued. The payout control means performs 25 payout control and then turns off the EXS signal to complete the lending. In addition, when the BRQ signal is turned on again while the BRDY signal is on, the lending operation is repeated, and when all are completed, the BRDY signal is turned off.

  Here, in the case of the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the interface board 188 protects the exposed foot portion 186a to which the CR interface portion 186 is connected, as shown in FIGS. A protective member 187 is provided. The protective member 187 has a U-shape, has a claw portion 187a having an engagement piece in a direction facing the opened one end side (front end side), and a base end portion on the other closed end side. It has a wall part 187b.

  First, the protection member 187 is mounted along the lower surface end portion that is the leg portion 186a side of the CR interface portion 186 from the claw portion 187a side. At this time, as also shown in FIG. 13, the lower surface end portion of the CR interface portion 186 functions as a guide portion that guides the mounting of the protection member 187. At this time, the guide portion (resin portion) at the lower end portion of the CR interface portion 186 has a T-shape when viewed from the direction of the claw portion 187a or the wall portion 187b (cross section). The upper portion of the protective member 187 is close to the lower surface of the T-shaped umbrella portion that is parallel to the interface substrate 188 on the lower surface of the CR interface portion 186. Thus, the protection member 187 attached to the foot 186a protects the foot 186a of the CR interface 186 so as to prevent unauthorized access from the outside.

  Next, the interface board case 190 is attached to the interface board 188 to which the protective member 187 is attached. At this time, the interface board case 190 has openings 190a, 190b, and 190c corresponding to the various connectors 188a, 188b, and 188c attached to the interface board 188. Further, a fastener 189 is rotatably attached to the CR interface portion 186 via a hinge portion 189a. When the interface board case 190 is attached, the fastener 189 is perpendicular to the interface board 188. Rotate to the position.

  Thereafter, when the interface board case 190 is assembled to the interface board 188, the fastener 189 is rotated to a position parallel to the interface board 188 to fix the interface board case 190. The interface board case 190 is configured to fix the interface board 188 to a desired position (above the power switch 178 in this embodiment) by screwing a screw 191 upward.

  As shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B, the interface board case 190 has positions indicated by broken-line circles, that is, positions at both ends where the fasteners 189 of the CR interface 186 are attached. Are provided with bosses 192a and 192b and protruding walls 193a and 193b, respectively. When the interface board case 190 is attached to the interface board 188 by engaging the bosses 192a and 192b with the perforations 188d and 188d (see FIGS. 12 and 13) provided at the corresponding positions of the interface board 188. Can be positioned. Further, the wall of the interface board case 190 is close to the outer periphery of the protection member 187. That is, the protruding walls 193a and 193b cover both ends (the claw portion 187a and the wall portion 187b) of the protective member 187 at the foot portion 186a of the CR interface portion 186 to which the protective member 187 is attached. At this time, the claw portion 187a side having the opening portion of the protection member 187 is covered with the protruding wall 193a so as to protect the claw portion 187a and prevent illegal access to the foot portion 186a. It has become.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment includes an outer frame (for example, the outer frame 102), and an inner frame (for example, the main body 104) supported at least so as to be rotatable with respect to the outer frame. A payout control board (for example, payout board 170) capable of at least executing control related to payout of game media, a board case (for example, payout board case 172) capable of accommodating at least the payout control board, and a plurality of operations Means (for example, a power switch 178, an error release switch 168, a RAM clear switch 180), wherein at least one of the plurality of operation means is a first operation means (for example, A power switch 178), and at least one of the plurality of operation means is a second operation means (for example, an error release switch 168), One operating means is at least capable of turning on the power by operating the first operating means, and the first operating means turns off the power by operating the first operating means. The second operating means is capable of at least canceling a first error (for example, a payout number switch error) by operating the second operating means. One error is an error related at least to the payout of the game medium, and the first operation means is provided at least at a first position on the rotating shaft (for example, hinge portion 112) side of the inner frame. The second operating means is provided at least at a second position on the open end side of the inner frame, and the substrate case has a recess (for example, a recess) on the outer peripheral surface of the substrate case. 16 a) is provided, and the substrate case has at least an opening formed in the recess, and the second operation means has at least a part of the second operation means. The second position is exposed to the outside through the opening, and the second position is a direction toward the back side of the inner frame in the thickness direction of the inner frame than the first position. It is a game stand characterized by

  According to the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to realize a game machine having features in the operation means.

  Further, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment may be configured such that the opening is provided at a substantially central position of the recess.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment may be configured such that the concave portion is provided on the outer peripheral surface which is the left-right direction of the game table.

  Further, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment includes a storage unit (for example, the RAM 308) capable of storing at least game information, and at least one of the plurality of operation units includes a third operation unit (for example, RAM clear switch 180), and the third operation means may be provided in the vicinity of the first operation means.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the second operating means can at least cancel a second error (for example, illegal payout error, payout excess error) by operating the second operating means. The second error may be an error related at least to the payout of game media, and the second error may be an error that is at least different from the first error.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment has a connector mounting portion (for example, a function of connecting to an external device (for example, a CR unit installed in an amusement store)) a substrate (for example, an interface substrate 188). ), The connector member (for example, the interface unit 186) mounted on the mounting unit has a foot portion (for example, the foot portion 186a) exposed in a state of floating from the board, A gaming machine comprising a protective member (for example, a protective member 187) that protects the outer periphery of the foot portion in a detachable manner.

  According to the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the leg portion 186a of the CR interface portion 186 exposed in a state of being floated from the interface board 188 is protected by the protection member 187, thereby ensuring access (intrusion) from the outside. It is possible to achieve an excellent effect of preventing illegal acts. That is, the structure in which the foot portion 186a of the CR interface portion 186 is floated from the interface substrate 188 has a heat dissipation effect. By providing the removable protective member 187 there, it is possible to prevent fraudulent acts, and there may be an effect that heat can be appropriately radiated by removing the protective member 187 in some cases. .

  Further, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment has a contact portion where the protection member contacts the outer periphery of the foot (for example, a guide portion that guides the mounting of the protection member 187 at the lower surface end of the CR interface portion 186). ) And the contact between the foot and the protective member may be restricted.

  With such a configuration, by restricting the contact between the foot 186a of the CR interface unit 186 and the protective member 187 by the guide unit, it is possible to prevent an illegal act without damaging the exposed portion.

  Note that the guide portion may have a structure in which only a part is formed instead of the entire outer periphery of the foot portion 186a. In the embodiment described above, the guide portion (resin portion) at the lower end of the CR interface portion 186 has a T-shape when viewed from the direction of the claw portion 187a or the wall portion 187b (cross section), and is a protective member. Although the upper part of 187 is described as being close to the lower surface of the T-shaped umbrella part parallel to the interface board 188 on the lower surface of the CR interface part 186, the upper part of the protective member 187 is the CR interface part. You may contact | abut with the lower surface of 186.

  In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the outer periphery of the foot is formed in a rectangular shape having a longitudinal direction and a short direction, and the protective member is a closed base end (wall 187b). And a pair of extending portions (claw portions 187a) having engagement pieces in the facing direction at the distal end extending from the proximal end portion, and the proximal end portion is one of the foot portions. Along the short direction, the pair of extending portions are engaged with the engaging piece in the other short direction in a state along the longitudinal direction of the foot portion so as to cover the outer periphery of the foot portion. It may be configured.

  With this configuration, the protective member 187 can be easily attached to the exposed foot 186a of the CR interface 186.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment includes a substrate protection member (for example, an interface substrate case 190) that protects the substrate, and the substrate protection member is configured so that the protection member cannot be attached or detached. May be.

  With such a configuration, after the interface board case 190 is attached to the interface board 188, it is possible to prevent the protection member 187 itself from being removed by disabling the protection member 187. In addition, this may simplify the configuration of the protective member 187 itself.

  The substrate protection member includes an extension part regulating wall (for example, a protection member regulation wall 194) adjacent to the pair of extension parts, and the extension part regulation wall makes the protection member non-detachable. You may comprise as follows.

  With such a configuration, a double protection portion can be formed by the protection member 187 and the protection member regulating wall 194, and fraud can be prevented more reliably.

  Further, the substrate protection member may be configured to include an engagement piece protection wall (for example, protruding walls 193a and 193b) close to the engagement piece.

  With such a configuration, a double protective part (claw part 187a and protruding wall 193a) can be formed by the protruding wall 193a. In addition, by providing the protruding wall 193b facing the wall portion 187b of the protection member 187 at a position facing the protruding wall 193a, a double protection portion can be formed by the wall portion 187b and the protruding wall 193b. These protruding walls 193a and 193b can provide an excellent effect that fraud can be more reliably prevented.

  Moreover, you may comprise so that the said board | substrate protection member can be attached or detached.

  With such a configuration, even if the interface board case 190 is detachable, the protective member 187 and the interface board case 190 can protect the foot 186a of the CR interface 186 in a double manner. The protective member 187 can be attached and detached. For example, when the main control board is sealed with caulking or the like for security enhancement, it is extremely difficult to attach / detach the protective member inside the double structure. There are difficult aspects. However, in the configuration of the above-described embodiment, since the interface board case 190 located outside the double structure is detachable, the protection member 187 can be easily attached and detached by removing the interface board case 190. It can be carried out. For this reason, it is possible to easily form a double protection structure.

  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, the circular concave portion 168a provided around the error release switch 168 of the payout substrate case 172 in the above-described embodiment is not limited to the circular shape, and various shapes such as a square shape are widely applied. Also good.

  In the above-described embodiment, the power switch 178 and the RAM clear switch 180 are arranged in the width direction (left-right direction) of the main body 104 and at substantially the same height that is substantially on a straight line with the error release switch 168. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even if the power switch 178 and the RAM clear switch 180 are arranged in the vertical direction, if they are arranged close to each other (a slight difference in height), the store clerk does not open the main body 104 and look from the back side. The positions of the power switch 178 and the RAM clear switch 180 can be searched based on the position of the error release switch 168 without any problem. For this reason, the error release switch 168, the power switch 178, and the RAM clear switch 180 are included in a range of substantially the same height.

  In the above-described embodiment, the power switch 178 and the RAM clear switch 180 are provided on the power supply board 182, but the power switch 178 is provided on the power supply board 182, while the RAM clear switch 180 is provided on the main control board. It may be.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the protective member 187 is provided to protect the exposed foot portion 186a to which the CR interface portion 186 of the interface board 188 is connected has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In addition, an exposed foot portion to which a connector member or the like on various substrates is connected, or an exposed connection portion other than the foot portion may be protected.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the protection member 187 and the interface board case 190 are separately provided has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the protection member 187 and the interface board case 190 are integrated. Alternatively, it may be formed as one component (that is, one protective member that double protects the exposed foot portion 186a of the CR interface portion 186).

  Further, in addition to the pachinko machine 100 (1 type) described above, it can be applied to a pachinko machine (2 types, 3 types), a sealed pachinko machine, a pachinko machine, and the like. It can also be applied to smart balls and the like.

  Further, for example, the present invention can be applied to a slot machine using medals (coins) as a game medium. Here, as a slot machine to which the present invention is applied, a plurality of reels provided with a plurality of types of symbols, a start switch for starting rotation of the plurality of reels, and each of the plurality of reels are provided. Provided by a stop switch that individually stops the rotation of the reels, lottery means for determining whether or not an internal winning of a plurality of predetermined winning combinations is made by lottery, and the plurality of reels when stopped An example includes a determination unit that determines whether or not the winning combination is determined based on whether or not the combination of symbols is a winning combination that has been won internally by the lottery means.

  In addition, the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are only the most preferable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to things. Furthermore, the present invention can be realized by combining configurations described in different embodiments.

  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.

100 Pachinko machine 102 Outer frame 104 Body (inner frame)
112 Hinge (rotating shaft)
124 game area 136 launch button 152 payout device 168 error release switch (error release operation unit)
168a Concave portion 170 Discharge substrate 172 Discharge substrate case 178 Power switch (power operation section)
180 RAM clear switch (initialization operation unit)
182 Power supply board 184 Power supply board case 186 CR interface part 186a Foot part 187 Protective member 187a Claw part 187b Wall part 188 Interface board 188d Drilling hole 189 Fastener 189a Hinge part 190 Interface board case 191 Screw 192a, 192b 19 boss 193b 19 Wall 200 Game board 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 226 General prize opening 228 Universal drawing start port 230 First special figure start port 232 Second Special drawing start port 400 1st sub control part 500 2nd sub control part

Claims (5)

An outer frame,
An inner frame supported at least pivotably with respect to the outer frame;
A payout control board capable of at least executing control related to payout of game media;
A substrate case capable of accommodating at least the dispensing control substrate;
A plurality of operating means;
A game machine equipped with
At least one of the plurality of operation means is a first operation means,
At least one of the plurality of operation means is a second operation means,
The first operating means is at least capable of turning on the power by operating the first operating means,
The first operating means is at least capable of turning off the power by operating the first operating means,
The second operation means is capable of at least releasing the first error by operation of the second operation means,
The first error is an error related at least to the payout of game media,
The first operating means is provided at least at a first position on the rotating shaft side of the inner frame,
The second operation means is provided at least at a second position on the open end side of the inner frame,
The substrate case is provided with at least a concave portion on the outer peripheral surface of the substrate case,
The substrate case has at least an opening formed in the recess,
The second operating means is such that at least a part of the second operating means is exposed to the outside from the substrate case via the opening.
The second position is a position that is a direction toward the back side of the inner frame in the thickness direction of the inner frame than the first position.
A game stand characterized by that. The game table according to claim 1, wherein
The opening is provided at a substantially central position of the recess.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 1 or 2,
The recess is provided on the outer peripheral surface which is the left-right direction of the game table.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
A storage means capable of storing at least game information;
At least one of the plurality of operation means is a third operation means,
The third operating means is provided in the vicinity of the first operating means.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The second operating means is capable of at least releasing the second error by operating the second operating means,
The second error is an error related at least to the payout of game media,
The second error is an error that is at least different from the first error.
A game stand characterized by that.