JP2015027503A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of restraining a game under a special game state from becoming monotonous.SOLUTION: In a Pachinko game machine 10, when a game ball shooting handle 18 provided at a lower part of the Pachinko game machine 10 is operated, a game ball in an upper tray 23 is shot toward a playfield. In the playfield, when the game ball enters an operation hole to win a prize, a pattern is variably displayed on a display screen of a pattern display device. When a predetermined combination of the pattern is stopped and displayed, a game is shifted to a jackpot status, and a plurality of variable ball entrance devices provided in the playfield are opened. A plurality of opening patterns where a number of opening times for each variable prize-winning device is different are set for the Pachinko machine 10, and in the jackpot status, a jackpot moving image corresponding to each opening pattern is displayed on a display screen of the pattern display device.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  For example, a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine is known that includes a picture display device that displays a plurality of pictures on a display screen. In such a gaming machine, for example, when a game ball passes through an operating port provided in the gaming area, a big hit lottery is performed as to whether or not a special gaming state advantageous to the player such as a big hit state is generated. The change display of the pattern is started. When the big hit lottery is won, a combination of specific patterns is finally stopped and displayed on the display screen, and the gaming state shifts to the special gaming state. With the transition to the special game state, for example, opening and closing of a variable pitching device provided in the game area is started, and a large amount of game balls are paid out.

  In more detail about the display of the change of the pattern, first, when the pattern starts to change, when a combination that can be a combination of a specific pattern is established when a predetermined number of patterns are stopped, a reach effect occurs, and when all the patterns stop If it is a combination of specific pictures, the flow of transitioning to a special gaming state is common.

  In addition, the variable pitching device is in a closed state in which the gaming ball cannot enter or is difficult to enter in a situation where it is not in the special gaming state, and when entering the special gaming state, the prescribed number of times (for example, 15 times) is set as the upper limit. The game ball is switched to an open state where it is easy to enter. Each open state is maintained until a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls enter the variable pitching device. It is common (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  In a pachinko machine with such a configuration, the player's interest when the gaming state is not the special gaming state is whether or not to shift to the special gaming state, and what is the player's interest when the gaming state is the special gaming state Whether you can get a game ball. However, in the pachinko machine configured as described above, since the player can predict to some extent the number of game balls that can be obtained under the special game state, there is a concern that the game will become monotonous under the special game state. .

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2005-074175

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can suppress monotonous gaming under a special gaming state.

The invention according to claim 1 is a pattern display device that displays the pattern in a variable manner on the display unit;
An operation detecting means for detecting that the operation condition is satisfied;
Lottery means for performing lottery to determine whether or not to generate a special gaming state advantageous to the player based on the establishment of the operating condition;
Based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the picture is displayed in a variable manner, and when the lottery result of the lottery means is the special gaming state winning, the picture display device is displayed so that the picture stops at the specific picture. Display control means for controlling;
In a gaming machine comprising special game state transition means for transitioning the gaming state to the special gaming state when the lottery result of the lottery means is the special gaming state winning and the variation display of the pattern is finished,
A plurality of variable pitching devices that are provided in the game ball flight area and can be switched between an open state in which the game ball is easy to enter and a closed state in which the game ball is difficult to enter;
When a game ball enters one of the variable ball entry devices, a privilege granting unit that grants a player a different privilege depending on the variable ball entry device;
Opening / closing control for switching to a closed state after the variable pitching device is opened when the gaming state transitions to the special gaming state is performed until the total number of times of opening and closing of each variable pitching device reaches a specific number Control means;
Before the opening / closing control means performs the first opening / closing control in the special gaming state, at least one opening / closing number of the variable pitching devices is determined so that the opening / closing number of the variable pitching devices can be derived. Possible opening and closing frequency determining means
An opening / closing mode setting means for setting the opening / closing mode of the variable pitching device under the special gaming state so that the opening / closing control is performed in order from the variable pitching device with the small privilege to be given based on the determination result of the opening / closing number determining unit. When,
When the gaming state transitions to the special gaming state, it comprises an effect control means for effect controlling the picture display device to perform the special gaming state effect at least until the opening / closing control is performed the specified number of times.
The production control means includes
Effect data storage means for storing a plurality of effect data to be displayed in advance while opening / closing control is performed a specified number of times less than the specified number of times;
Effect data selection means for selecting one effect data from the plurality of effect data based on the setting result of the opening / closing mode setting means each time the opening / closing control means performs the specified number of times of opening / closing control,
Production data output means for causing the picture display device to perform a special gaming state effect corresponding to the production data by outputting the production data selected by the production data selection means to the picture display device. To do.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can suppress monotonous gaming under a special gaming state.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine in one embodiment. It is a perspective view which expands or shows the main structures of a pachinko machine. It is a front view which shows the front structure of the main body frame which comprises a pachinko machine. It is a front view which shows the structure of a game board. It is a rear view which shows the structure of a front door frame. It is a rear view which shows the structure of a pachinko machine. It is a disassembled perspective view which decomposes | disassembles and shows the back surface structure of a pachinko machine for every main part. It is a schematic diagram which shows arrangement | positioning of the 1st control board unit in the back surface of a pachinko machine, a 2nd control board unit, and a back pack unit. It is a rear view which shows the structure of a main body frame and a game board. It is a perspective view which shows the back surface structure of a main body frame. It is a perspective view which shows the back surface structure of a game board. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of a bearing metal fitting. It is a front view which shows the structure of a 1st control board unit. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of a 1st control board unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of a 1st control board unit. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the back surface structure of a 1st control board unit. It is a front view which shows the structure of a 2nd control board unit. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of a 2nd control board unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of a 2nd control board unit. It is a front view which shows the structure of a back pack unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of a back pack unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of a tank rail. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display content of a symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of the various counters used for game control. It is a flowchart which shows the main process by the main controller. It is a flowchart which shows a normal process. It is a flowchart which shows the update process of an off symbol counter. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st specific lamp part control process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st symbol variation start process. It is a flowchart which shows a jackpot state setting process. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the opening / closing mode counter and the opening / closing mode of a variable prize apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows a game state transfer process. It is a flowchart which shows a big prize opening / closing process. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a start winning process. It is a flowchart which shows a NMI interruption process. It is a time chart which shows the correlation with the switching display of the color displayed on a 1st specific lamp part, and the fluctuation display of the symbol in a symbol display apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the main process by the payout control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows payout control processing. It is a flowchart which shows a prize ball control process. It is a flowchart which shows a ball rental control process. It is a flowchart which shows a jackpot display process. It is a figure which shows the moving image table memorize | stored in a display control apparatus. It is the schematic of the moving image control data memorize | stored in a display control apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of an open moving image. It is a timing chart which shows the operation under the big hit state. It is a figure which shows the open moving image under a big hit state.

  First, invention groups that can be extracted from the present embodiment are shown as means n (n = 1, 2, 3,...), And will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for ease of understanding, the corresponding configuration in the present embodiment is appropriately shown in parentheses, but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses.

Means 1. A pattern display device (symbol display device 41) for variably displaying the pattern on the display unit;
An operation detection means (operation winning process function of the main control device 271) for detecting the establishment of the operation condition;
Lottery means (a jackpot determination process S501 of the main control device 271) for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to generate a special gaming state (a jackpot state) advantageous to the player based on the establishment of the operating condition;
Based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the picture is displayed in a variable manner, and when the lottery result of the lottery means is the special gaming state winning, the picture display device is displayed so that the picture stops at the specific picture. Display control means for controlling (display control device 214);
When the lottery result of the lottery means is the special game state winning, and when the change display of the picture is finished, the special game state transition means (the big hit state of the main control device 271) for shifting the game state to the special game state In a gaming machine provided with start processing functions S703 to S705)
A plurality of variable pitching devices (first variable winning device 32a, second variable winning device 32b) that are provided in the game ball flight area and can be switched between an open state where the game ball is easy to enter and a closed state where it is difficult to enter the game ball. )When,
When a game ball enters one of the variable pitching devices, privilege granting means (main control device 271 and payout control device 311) for granting a different privilege to the player depending on the variable pitching device;
When the gaming state shifts to the special gaming state, the opening / closing control for switching the closed ball to the closed state after opening the variable ball device is a specific number of times (15 times). Open / close control means (until the winning prize opening process S805, S806 and the winning prize closing process S812 of the main controller 271),
Before the opening / closing control means performs the first opening / closing control in the special gaming state, at least one opening / closing number of the variable pitching devices is determined so that the opening / closing number of the variable pitching devices can be derived. Possible opening / closing frequency determination means (a big hit state setting processing function S502 of the main controller 271),
Based on the determination result of the opening / closing frequency determining means, the opening / closing mode (opening pattern) of the variable pitching device in the special gaming state is set so that the variable pitching device having the small privilege to be given is controlled in order. Open / close mode setting means (opening counter setting processing S604, S606 and round counter setting processing S703 of the main controller 271),
When the gaming state transitions to the special gaming state, an effect control means (display control device) for effect controlling the picture display device to perform a special gaming state effect (a jackpot video) at least until the opening / closing control is performed the specified number of times. 214 jackpot display processing function)
The production control means includes
Effect data storage means (program ROM 522 of the display control device 214) for storing in advance a plurality of effect data (moving image control data) to be displayed while opening / closing control is performed a specified number of times (one time) less than the specified number of times;
Each time the opening / closing control means performs the specified number of times of opening / closing control, based on the setting result of the opening / closing mode setting means, effect data selecting means (display control device 214) for selecting one effect data from the plurality of effect data. Video table reference processing function S1609),
By outputting the effect data selected by the effect data selecting means to the picture display device, the effect data output means (opening the display control device 214) for causing the picture display device to perform a special gaming state effect corresponding to the effect data. A game machine comprising a moving image display process S1610).

  According to the means 1, when the gaming state shifts to the special gaming state, a plurality of variable pitching devices are opened and closed a specific number of times. When a game ball enters one of the variable ball entry devices, a different privilege is given depending on the variable ball entry device. By setting it as this structure, it becomes possible to change the privilege provided based on one opening and closing. In addition, by providing a plurality of variable pitching devices, it is possible to change the privilege to be granted relatively easily, and what privilege can be given through which variable pitching device is opened and closed. Can be taught to the player. Therefore, in the stage before the opening of the variable pitching device, it is expected which variable pitching device will be opened, and how much benefits will be granted from the start to the end of the special gaming state. However, it is possible to cause the player to play a game, and it is possible to suppress the game from becoming monotonous under the special gaming state. In addition, in this configuration, since the opening / closing control is performed so that the total number of opening / closing times of each variable pitching device becomes a specific number, it is possible to suppress the monotonous game under the special gaming state. It becomes. A game in which the number of times the variable pitching device to which the privilege desired by the player is granted is opened and closed is guaranteed while the gameability under the special gaming state that the variable pitching device is opened and closed is guaranteed for a specific number of times. It is because it becomes possible to make a person's interest direct. As a result, it is possible to suitably suppress monotonous gaming under the special gaming state.

  In addition, before the opening / closing control means performs the first opening / closing control under the special gaming state, at least one opening / closing number of each variable pitching device is determined so that the number of opening / closing times of each variable pitching device can be derived, Based on the determination result, the opening / closing mode of the variable pitching device in the special gaming state is set so that the variable pitching device having the small privilege to be given is controlled in order. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to suppress monotonization of the game under the special gaming state while suppressing an increase in processing load related to the game. In a special gaming state, in addition to the process of opening and closing the variable pitching device, for example, a process of confirming the number of game balls that have entered the variable pitching device, a process of granting a privilege based on the processing result, etc. There are a lot of these processing loads alone. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the concentration of processing load by setting the opening / closing mode before the first opening control is performed under the special gaming state. In addition, in the case of a configuration in which opening / closing is started in order from a variable pitching device with a small privilege to be given, among the opening / closing of the variable pitching device performed a specific number of times, the variable pitching device with the greatest bonus is opened / closed from what time opening / closing. This is because it is possible to play a game in a special game state while expecting it.

  In addition, when the gaming state shifts to the special gaming state, a special gaming state effect is performed on the picture display device until at least opening / closing control is performed a specific number of times. In the special game state effect, one effect data is selected from a plurality of previously stored effect data based on the setting result of the opening / closing mode setting means, and the effect data is output to the picture display device. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to perform a special gaming state effect according to the set opening / closing mode, and it is possible to suppress the monotonization of the game under the special gaming state. Certainly, state effect data that can be output from the start stage to the end stage of the special gaming state is stored in advance for the number of open / close modes that can be set by the open / close mode setting means, and the state effect data corresponding to the set open / close mode is stored. Even if the configuration is selected and output to the picture display device, it is possible to prevent the game in the special game state from becoming monotonous. However, with such a configuration, the amount of data per state effect data becomes enormous, and a memory with a large storage capacity is required, or the memory capacity is limited in a memory with a limited storage capacity. Is a concern. Therefore, a plurality of pieces of effect data to be displayed during a predetermined number of times of opening / closing control less than the specific number are stored in advance, and the effect data is selected every time the specified number of times of opening / closing control is performed. In a gaming machine capable of setting a plurality of opening / closing modes, when a special gaming state effect corresponding to each opening / closing mode is performed, an increase in the amount of data necessary for the special gaming state effect is suppressed. Is possible.

  Note that the “closed state in which a game ball is difficult to enter” of the variable entry device includes not only a state in which it is difficult to enter a game ball but also a state in which a game ball cannot be entered.

  Mean 2. In the above means 1, the effect data selecting means selects effect data corresponding to the variable pitching device controlled to be opened and closed.

  According to the means 2, in the special game state effect, an effect corresponding to the variable pitching device that is controlled to be opened and closed is performed. With this configuration, it is possible to indicate to the player through a special game state effect which variable pitching device is controlled to open or close, and the game under the special game state is monotonous. It is possible to suitably suppress the conversion.

  Means 3. In the above means 1 or 2, the effect data storage means stores suggested effect data (moving image control data f) for performing a display that may suggest a time when the variable pitching device controlled to open and close is changed, A gaming machine characterized in that the effect data selection means is configured to select the suggestion effect data before the variable pitching device controlled to be opened and closed is changed.

  According to the means 3, suggestive effect data for performing a display that can indicate a time when the variable pitching device controlled to open and close is stored, and before the variable pitching device controlled to open and close is changed. At the stage, a special game state effect based on the suggestion effect data is performed. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible to suggest a timing when the opening / closing control of the variable pitching device with a small privilege is changed to the switching control of the large variable pitching device, and the game under the special gaming state is monotonous. Can be suppressed. Also, in such a case, it is possible to entertain the special game state effect while expecting the timing at which the special game state effect is performed based on the suggestion effect data, and the game under the special game state becomes monotonous. This can be suitably suppressed.

  Means 4. In any one of the above means 1 to 3, there is provided a selection pattern storage means (moving image table) for storing a selection pattern that defines a selection order of the effect data for each opening / closing mode that can be set by the opening / closing mode setting means, The gaming machine characterized in that the effect data selecting means selects one effect data from the plurality of effect data based on a selection pattern stored in the selection pattern storage means.

  According to the means 4, the selection pattern that determines the selection order of the effect data is stored for each opening / closing mode that can be set by the opening / closing mode setting means, and the effect data is selected based on the selection pattern, and the special game state effect is obtained. Is done. By determining the selection order of effect data for each open / close mode that can be set by the open / close mode setting means, it is possible to suppress an increase in the processing load related to the special game state effect.

  Means 5. In any one of the means 1 to 4, the effect data selecting means is based on a setting result of the opening / closing mode setting means before the opening / closing control means performs the first opening / closing control in the special gaming state. A game machine, wherein one effect data is selected from the plurality of effect data.

  According to the means 5, one effect data is selected from the plurality of effect data based on the setting result of the opening / closing mode setting means before the opening / closing control means performs the first opening / closing control in the special game state. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to diversify the special game state effects from the start stage, and it is possible to suppress the monotonization of the game under the special game state.

  Means 6. In any one of the above means 1 to 5, the specified number of times is one.

  According to the means 6, a plurality of effect data to be displayed during one open / close control is stored. With this configuration, it is possible to diversify the special game state effects while suppressing an increase in the amount of data necessary for the special game state effects.

  Mean 7 In any one of the above-described means 1 to 6, the effect data storage means stores a smaller number of effect data than the specified number of times, and the effect data selecting means performs the opening / closing control for the specified number of times. A gaming machine, wherein the effect data is selected a plurality of times.

  According to the means 7, the number of effect data smaller than the specific number is stored in advance. In the case of the configuration in which the effect data is selected based on the setting result of the opening / closing mode setting means, the special game state effect is performed by selecting the stored effect data a plurality of times without storing the same number of effect data as the specific number of times. It is possible. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the special game state effects while suppressing an increase in the amount of data necessary for the special game state effects.

Means 8. A pattern display device (symbol display device 41) for variably displaying the pattern on the display unit;
An operation detection means (operation winning process function of the main control device 271) for detecting the establishment of the operation condition;
Lottery means (a jackpot determination process S501 of the main control device 271) for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to generate a special gaming state (a jackpot state) advantageous to the player based on the establishment of the operating condition;
Based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the picture is displayed in a variable manner, and when the lottery result of the lottery means is the special gaming state winning, the picture display device is displayed so that the picture stops at the specific picture. Display control means for controlling (display control device 214);
When the lottery result of the lottery means is the special game state winning, and when the change display of the picture is finished, the special game state transition means (the big hit state of the main control device 271) for shifting the game state to the special game state In a gaming machine provided with start processing functions S703 to S705)
A plurality of variable pitching devices (first variable winning device 32a, second variable winning device 32b) that are provided in the game ball flight area and can be switched between an open state where the game ball is easy to enter and a closed state where it is difficult to enter the game ball. )When,
When a game ball enters one of the variable pitching devices, privilege granting means (main control device 271 and payout control device 311) for granting a different privilege to the player depending on the variable pitching device;
When the gaming state shifts to the special gaming state, the opening / closing control for switching the closed ball to the closed state after opening the variable ball device is a specific number of times (15 times). Open / close control means (until the winning prize opening process S805, S806 and the winning prize closing process S812 of the main controller 271),
Before the opening / closing control means performs the first opening / closing control in the special gaming state, at least one opening / closing number of the variable pitching devices is determined so that the opening / closing number of the variable pitching devices can be derived. Possible opening / closing frequency determination means (a big hit state setting processing function S502 of the main controller 271),
Based on the determination result of the opening / closing frequency determining means, the opening / closing mode (opening pattern) of the variable pitching device in the special gaming state is set so that the variable pitching device having the small privilege to be given is controlled in order. Open / close mode setting means (opening counter setting processing S604, S606 and round counter setting processing S703 of the main controller 271),
When the gaming state transitions to the special gaming state, an effect control means (display control device) for effect controlling the picture display device to perform a special gaming state effect (a jackpot video) at least until the opening / closing control is performed the specified number of times. 214 jackpot display processing function)
The production control means includes
Effect data storage means (program ROM 522 of the display control device 214) that stores in advance an effect data group capable of displaying the special gaming state effect at least until the opening / closing control is performed the specified number of times;
By outputting the effect data group to the pattern display device, effect data output means for causing the pattern display device to perform the special gaming state effect (open moving image display processing S1610 of the display control device 214),
Data output restricting means (movie control data omission function of the display control device 214) for restricting the output of the predetermined range of effect data in the effect data group based on the setting result of the opening / closing mode setting means;
When the data output restricting means is controlled, the duplicate output means (display control device 214) that controls the effect data output means to output the effect data in a range different from the predetermined range in the effect data group a plurality of times. A video control data duplication output function).

  According to the means 8, when the gaming state shifts to the special gaming state, a plurality of variable pitching devices are opened and closed a specific number of times. When a game ball enters one of the variable ball entry devices, a different privilege is given depending on the variable ball entry device. By setting it as this structure, it becomes possible to change the privilege provided based on one opening and closing. In addition, by providing a plurality of variable pitching devices, it is possible to change the privilege to be granted relatively easily, and what privilege can be given through which variable pitching device is opened and closed. Can be taught to the player. Therefore, in the stage before the opening of the variable pitching device, it is expected which variable pitching device will be opened, and how much benefits will be granted from the start to the end of the special gaming state. However, it is possible to cause the player to play a game, and it is possible to suppress the game from becoming monotonous under the special gaming state. In addition, in this configuration, since the opening / closing control is performed so that the total number of opening / closing times of each variable pitching device becomes a specific number, it is possible to suppress the monotonous game under the special gaming state. It becomes. A game in which the number of times the variable pitching device to which the privilege desired by the player is granted is opened and closed is guaranteed while the gameability under the special gaming state that the variable pitching device is opened and closed is guaranteed for a specific number of times. It is because it becomes possible to make a person's interest direct. As a result, it is possible to suitably suppress monotonous gaming under the special gaming state.

  In addition, before the opening / closing control means performs the first opening / closing control under the special gaming state, at least one opening / closing number of each variable pitching device is determined so that the number of opening / closing times of each variable pitching device can be derived, Based on the determination result, the opening / closing mode of the variable pitching device in the special gaming state is set so that the variable pitching device having the small privilege to be given is controlled in order. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to suppress monotonization of the game under the special gaming state while suppressing an increase in processing load related to the game. In a special gaming state, in addition to the process of opening and closing the variable pitching device, for example, a process of confirming the number of game balls that have entered the variable pitching device, a process of granting a privilege based on the processing result, etc. There are a lot of these processing loads alone. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the concentration of processing load by setting the opening / closing mode before the first opening control is performed under the special gaming state. In addition, in the case of a configuration in which opening / closing is started in order from a variable pitching device with a small privilege to be given, among the opening / closing of the variable pitching device performed a specific number of times, the variable pitching device with the greatest bonus is opened / closed from what time opening / closing. This is because it is possible to play a game in a special game state while expecting it.

  In addition, when the gaming state shifts to the special gaming state, a special gaming state effect is performed on the picture display device until at least opening / closing control is performed a specific number of times. The gaming machine stores in advance an effect data group that can display a special gaming state effect at least until the opening / closing control is performed a specific number of times, and the special game state is output by outputting the effect data group to the picture display device. Production is performed. At this time, based on the setting result of the opening / closing mode setting means, there is a case where it is restricted not to output the production data in a predetermined range in the production data group. Production data is output multiple times. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to perform a special gaming state effect according to the set opening / closing mode, and it is possible to suppress the monotonization of the game under the special gaming state. Certainly, state effect data that can be output from the start stage to the end stage of the special gaming state is stored in advance for the number of open / close modes that can be set by the open / close mode setting means, and the state effect data corresponding to the set open / close mode is stored. Even with the configuration to be selected, it is possible to prevent the game in the special gaming state from becoming monotonous. However, with such a configuration, the amount of data of one state effect data becomes enormous, and a memory with a large storage capacity is required, or the memory capacity is limited in a memory with a limited storage capacity. Can lead to. Therefore, an effect data group that can be displayed in advance based on the open / close mode set by the open / close mode setting means is stored in advance so that a special game state effect can be displayed at least until the open / close control is performed a specific number of times. By adopting a configuration for determining the range, it is possible to suppress an increase in the amount of data necessary for the special gaming state effect.

  Note that the “closed state in which a game ball is difficult to enter” of the variable entry device includes not only a state in which it is difficult to enter a game ball but also a state in which a game ball cannot be entered.

  Means 9. In any one of the above means 1 to 8, the opening / closing mode setting means is configured so that the variable pitching device is continuously opened / closed by the number of opening / closing times derived from the determination result of the opening / closing number determining means. Thereafter, the other variable pitching device having a large privilege given by the variable pitching device of the first is controlled to be continuously opened and closed by the number of times of opening and closing derived from the determination result of the number of times of opening and closing determination. A gaming machine characterized in that the opening / closing mode is set.

  According to the means 9, each variable pitching device is controlled to be opened and closed continuously for a predetermined number of times of opening and closing. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to suppress monotonization of the game under the special game state while suppressing an increase in the control load related to the game.

  Means 10. A gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 9, wherein means for displaying the opening / closing mode set by the opening / closing mode setting unit is not provided.

  According to the means 10, it is not displayed what opening / closing mode the opening / closing control is performed on. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible to play a game while expecting which variable pitching device is opened and closed every time opening / closing control is performed, and the game under the special gaming state is monotonized. It becomes possible to suppress.

  Means 11. In any one of the means 1 to 10, the opening / closing number determining means determines the opening / closing number by lottery when the operating condition is satisfied.

  According to the means 11, when the operating condition is satisfied, at least one opening / closing frequency of each variable pitching device is determined by lottery so that the opening / closing frequency of each variable pitching device can be derived. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to suppress monotonization of the game under the special game state while suppressing an increase in the processing load related to the game under the special game state.

  Means 12. In any one of the above-described means 1 to 11, the display control means is configured such that, when the lottery result of the lottery means is the special gaming state winning, one specific picture among a plurality of kinds of specific pictures provided is stopped. The gaming machine is configured to control the display of the picture display device, and the opening / closing number determining means determines the number of times of opening / closing independently of a specific picture displayed on the pattern display device.

  According to the means 12, the open / close count of the variable pitching device is determined independently from the specific pattern to be stopped. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to allow a player to play a game while expecting how much privilege will be given, even if it ends with any specific picture, and games under special gaming conditions It becomes possible to suppress monotonization.

  Means 13. Any one of the above means 1 to 12 includes an opening / closing number storage means (ROM 502 of the main control device 271) for storing a plurality of opening / closing patterns (opening patterns) that can determine the number of opening / closing times of each variable pitching device. An opening / closing frequency determining means selects one opening / closing pattern from the plurality of opening / closing patterns.

  According to the means 13, a plurality of opening / closing patterns capable of determining the number of times of opening / closing of each variable pitching device are stored in advance, and by selecting one of the opening / closing patterns, the number of times of opening / closing of each variable pitching device is determined. The With such a configuration, it is possible to determine the number of times of opening and closing of each variable pitching device under the special gaming state with a relatively simple processing configuration. In addition, if it is the structure provided with two variable pitching apparatuses, the structure which memorize | stores beforehand the opening / closing pattern which defined the frequency | count of opening / closing of one variable pitching apparatus may be sufficient. This is because the number of times of opening / closing other variable pitching devices can be derived uniquely.

  Means 14. In any one of the above-described means 1 to 13, the opening / closing control means is an opening control means for performing opening control for switching any of the variable pitching devices to an open state (a big prize opening opening process S805 of the main control device 271). , S806), and when the specified time (29.5 seconds) has elapsed since the opening control means started the opening control, or when the specified number (10) of game balls are stored in the variable pitching device under the opening control. A gaming machine comprising: closing control means (a big prize opening closing process S812 of the main control device 271) that performs closing control for switching the variable pitching device to a closed state when the ball enters.

  According to the means 14, the opened variable pitching device is closed when a specified time has elapsed or when a specified number of game balls have entered. In such a configuration, even if any of the variable pitching devices is opened, it will be closed after the lapse of the specified time or with the specified number of game balls, so it is a relatively simple process. Each variable pitching device can be controlled to open and close. In addition, even if any of the variable pitching devices is opened, the player only needs to play a game in order to enter a specified number of gaming balls. It can be easily understood.

  Means 15. In any one of the above-described means 1 to 14, the privilege granting means pays out a predetermined number of game balls different for each variable pitching device when the game ball enters the variable pitching device. Gaming machine.

  According to the means 15, when a game ball enters the variable ball entry device, a predetermined number of game balls different for each variable ball entry device are paid out. By applying the characteristic configuration of the means 1 to means 14 to such a gaming machine, it is possible to suitably suppress monotonous gaming under the special gaming state. The number of game balls to be paid out under special gaming conditions will change depending on how many times each variable pitching device is opened and closed, so it is expected that the variable pitching device from which the most gaming balls will be paid out will be released. This is because it is possible to play a game while making it happen.

  Means 16. A gaming machine according to any one of the above means 1 to 15, wherein the variable pitching devices are arranged so as to be aligned in the falling direction (vertical direction) of the game ball.

  According to the means 16, the variable pitching devices are arranged so as to be lined up in the falling direction of the game balls. In such a configuration, for example, a game ball can be entered in each variable entry device without changing the flying strength for flying the game ball at each opening and closing, so that a special game state is not required without forcing the player to perform a special operation. It becomes possible to prevent the game below from becoming monotonous.

  Means 17. In the above means 16, a gaming machine characterized in that no other gaming parts (eg, nails) are arranged between the variable pitching devices.

  According to the means 17, no other gaming parts are arranged between the variable pitching devices. With such a configuration, it is possible to give a player a privilege as intended by a designer who designs a gaming machine. If other game parts are arranged between each variable pitching device, the ease of entering the game ball into the variable pitching device varies depending on the manager of the game hall where the gaming machine is installed. This is because there is a possibility of making it.

  Means 18. A gaming machine according to the above means 16 or 17, characterized in that a variable pitching device having a larger privilege given to a player is arranged below.

  According to the means 18, the variable pitching device having a larger privilege given to the player is arranged below. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible to make a configuration in which a game ball is easier to enter in a variable ball entry device with a greater privilege given to a player.

  The basic configuration of various gaming machines to which the above means can be applied is shown below.

  Ball game machine: operation means (game ball launch handle 18) operated by a player, ball launch means (shot motor 229, etc.) for playing and firing game balls based on the operation of the operation means, and its launch The ball path (the ball guide path of the rail unit 50) for guiding the game balls to the game ball flight area, and each game component (general winning port 31, variable winning device 32, operation port 33) arranged in the game ball flying area , A variable display unit 35, etc.).

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as “pachinko machine”), which is a type of gaming machine, will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an exploded or exploded main configuration of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 3 is a front view showing a front structure of a main body frame 12 constituting the pachinko machine 10. is there. In FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, the configuration in the game area of the pachinko machine 10 is left blank for convenience.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10. The outer frame 11 is attached to a so-called island facility when installed in the game hall. The outer frame 11 is in a state in which wooden plate members are combined in a rectangular frame shape as a whole, and is configured by fixing each plate member with a detachable fastening member such as a small screw. Therefore, compared to the conventional structure in which the plate members are assembled using nails and rivets, the components can be easily reused. In the present embodiment, the outer dimension of the outer frame 11 is 809 mm (inner dimension 771 mm), and the outer dimension in the left and right direction is 518 mm (inner dimension 480 mm). In addition, you may comprise the outer frame 11 with metals, such as a synthetic resin and aluminum.

  A body frame 12 is supported at one side of the outer frame 11 so as to be openable and closable. The opening / closing axis is set to extend vertically to the left as viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, and the main body frame 12 can be opened forward with the opening / closing axis serving as the axis. Furthermore, since the pachinko machine 10 is provided with a game ball launching handle 18 on the right side, the main body frame 12 can be opened and closed around the side opposite to the game ball launching handle 18. It can be said. The main body frame 12 is made of synthetic resin, specifically ABS resin. By using the ABS resin, the main body frame 12 having a relatively low cost and high impact resistance can be obtained. The body frame 12 may be made of a metal such as aluminum. In the present embodiment, the outer frame 11 and the main body frame 12 constitute a gaming machine main body. As an alternative to the outer frame 11, an installation frame may be provided in advance on the game hall side, and the main body frame 12 may be assembled to the installation frame when the pachinko machine 10 is installed in the game hall. In such a configuration, the main body frame 12 constitutes a gaming machine main body.

  A front plate 14 is provided at a lower position on the front side of the main body frame 12. The front plate 14 is formed in a horizontally long shape, and the width thereof is configured to substantially match the width of the main body frame 12. The front plate 14 includes a base portion 15 having a bulging portion 15a that bulges to the near side in a substantially central portion in the width direction, and a ball tray that is provided inside the bulging portion 15a of the base portion 15 and has a dish shape recessed downward. And a back wall panel 17 constituting a wall on the back side of the bottom plate 16. Since the base portion 15 is fixed to the main body frame 12 by a fastening member such as a screw, the base portion 15 constitutes an attachment portion for the main body frame 12. A game ball launching handle 18 is provided on the base portion 15 so as to protrude to the right side of the bulging portion 15a. The back wall panel 17 is provided with a ball discharge port 17 a so that the game balls discharged from the ball discharge port 17 a are stored in the lower plate 16.

  A slide-type ball removal lever 19 is provided on the front side of the bulging portion 15 a of the base portion 15. The ball removal lever 19 may be a push type. When the ball removal lever 19 is operated, a closing plate (not shown) provided on the bottom surface of the lower plate 16 moves integrally or via a link to open the ball removal hole, and the stored balls in the lower plate 16 are moved. It is configured to be discharged downward. The ball removal lever 19 is provided with a biasing member such as a coil spring that biases the ball removal lever 19 toward the side where the ball removal hole is closed, and the biasing force of the biasing member when the operation of the ball removal lever 19 is released. Thus, the closing plate returns to the opening position of the ball hole. A speaker cover portion 17b in which a large number of small holes are gathered is formed at a position different from the ball discharge port 17a of the back wall panel 17, and the output sound of the speaker 20 installed behind the panel 17 is the speaker cover. It is emitted forward through the portion 17b.

  The base part 15 is provided with an ashtray 21 on the left side of the bulging part 15a. The ashtray 21 is attached so as to be able to be reversed to the lower side on the front side so as to easily remove the butts and the like accumulated in the inside, and faces the base portion 15 on the right side surface and the back surface thereof. Although a specific illustration is omitted, a support shaft for cantilevering the ashtray 21 in a rotatable state is provided on the right side surface of the ashtray 21, and the ashtray 21 is located upward on the back as shown in the figure. A locking portion that is locked to the base portion 15 is provided at a position that is open to the bottom. Most of the front plate 14 is formed of ABS resin in the same manner as the main body frame 12. The front plate 14 is exposed on the front side of the pachinko machine 10, but by molding it with ABS resin, it is possible to plate appropriate portions of the surface for the purpose of decoration or the like. In addition, because the ashtray 21 is disposed in the vicinity, the portion constituting the lower plate 16 and the back wall panel 17 is made of flame-retardant ABS resin, and even if a cigarette is accidentally placed, it becomes difficult to burn. It is preferable to configure as described above.

  A front door frame 13 as a front door is provided in a range excluding the front plate 14 on the front side of the main body frame 12 so as to cover the main body frame 12. Accordingly, the entire front side of the main body frame 12 is covered by the front plate 14 and the front door frame 13. The front door frame 13 is attached to the main body frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. Like the main body frame 12, the front door frame 13 can be opened forward with an opening / closing axis extending vertically to the left when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. It is like that. The front door frame 13 is formed of ABS resin, like the front plate 14. The front door frame 13 is exposed on the front side of the pachinko machine 10, but by molding with ABS resin, it is possible to apply plating to appropriate portions of the surface for the purpose of decoration or the like.

  A lower portion of the front door frame 13 is provided with a bulging portion 22 that bulges to the near side above the lower plate 16, and an upper plate 23 that opens upward is provided inside the bulging portion 22. . The upper plate 23 is a ball receiving tray for temporarily storing game balls paid out from a payout device, which will be described later, and guiding them to the game ball launching device side while aligning them in a row. A ball removal lever 24 for the upper plate 23 is provided on the front surface side of the bulging portion 22, and when this ball removal lever 24 is operated, a ball removal passage (not shown) provided near the most downstream portion of the upper plate 23. Is opened, and the stored balls in the upper plate 23 are discharged to the lower plate 16. In addition, the upper plate 23 can also be comprised with a flame-retardant ABS resin similarly to the lower plate 16 grade | etc.,.

  In the pachinko machine 10, a glass door frame and a front decoration frame are individually provided, and these can be opened and closed with respect to the front frame (corresponding to the main body frame of the present embodiment), and an upper plate is provided on the front decoration frame. Unlike the conventional configuration, the glass door frame and the front decoration frame are integrated into a front door frame 13, and the upper plate 23 is provided integrally with the front door frame 13. In this case, since the glass door frame and the front decoration frame are integrated into the front door frame 13, the strength of the glass support structure can be improved in the front door frame 13. That is, in this pachinko machine 10, for the purpose of expanding the game area, a large glass 137 is mounted on the front door frame 13 along with the expansion of the game area. Therefore, although the frame portion around the glass becomes narrow and there is a concern about the problem of strength reduction, sufficient strength of the glass support structure can be ensured by providing a frame portion integrated with the upper plate below the glass. The vertical and horizontal dimensions of the glass 137 are generally 405 mm × 405 mm, whereas the pachinko machine 10 has a size of 453 mm × 434 mm.

  The front door frame 13 is extended downward so as not to interfere with the game ball launching handle 18 at least when opening and closing the front door frame 13. Specifically, the dimension La from the lower end of the pachinko machine to the lower end of the front door frame 13 is, for example, about 201 mm in one existing model, whereas in this pachinko machine 10, it is about 30 mm smaller, about 172 mm. It has become. Along with this, the dimension Lb from the lower end of the pachinko machine to the upper end of the upper plate 23 is also reduced, which is about 298 mm in the existing model, for example, about 261 mm in the present pachinko machine 10. Here, by lowering the position of the upper plate 23, the vertical distance from the tip of the nozzle of the ball lending device arranged side by side on the left side of the pachinko machine 10 in the game hall is increased, and there is a concern that the lending of the lending ball may be lost. However, in the present embodiment, the rising portion 22a in which the wall surface of the bulging portion 22 is higher than the other wall surface is formed in the left side portion that is the rental ball discharge portion from the nozzle. Thereby, even if it has the structure which lowered the position of the top plate 23, inconveniences, such as spilling of a rental ball, are eliminated. The height of the raised portion 22a may be any as long as it matches the lowered size of the upper plate 23, and the maximum height is 25 mm in the present embodiment.

  In the front door frame 13, the bulging portion 22 for forming the upper plate is provided so as to bulge greatly toward the front side, but other portions above the upper plate 23 (annular electric decoration portion 102 and the like to be described later) ) Is restricted to bulge to the near side to avoid interference with the nozzle of the ball lending device. Specifically, the dimension from the outer frame 11 toward the front side is limited to 45 to 50 mm.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the main body frame 12 is mainly composed of a resin base 25 whose outer shape is substantially the same as that of the outer frame 11, and a substantially circular window hole 26 is formed at the center of the resin base 25. Is formed. A game board 30 is detachably mounted on the rear side of the resin base 25. As shown in FIG. 4, the game board 30 is made of a substantially rectangular plywood, and is attached in a state where the peripheral edge thereof is in contact with the back side of the resin base 25. That is, the game board 30 is attached from the rear of the pachinko machine 10, and only the substantially central portion of the front part of the game board 30 is exposed to the front side of the main body frame 12 through the window hole 26 of the resin base 25. Note that the gaming board 30 has a length in the vertical direction of 476 mm and a length in the horizontal direction of 452 mm, as in the prior art.

  Next, the structure of the game board 30 is demonstrated based on FIG. The game board 30 is formed with a plurality of large and small openings penetrating in the front-rear direction by being subjected to router processing. Each opening is provided with a general winning port 31, a first variable winning device 32a, a second variable winning device 32b, an operating port 33, a through gate 34, a variable display unit 35, and the like. Actually, the general winning port 31, the variable winning devices 32a and 32b, the operation port 33, the through gate 34, and the variable display unit 35 are attached to the surface of the game board by wood screws or the like. In the present embodiment, the variable display unit 35 is disposed substantially at the center of the game board 30, the operation port 33 is disposed below it, and further below the second variable prize-winning device 32 b and the first variable prize-winning device 32 a. Has been placed. The first variable winning device 32a and the second variable winning device 32b are arranged so as to be close to each other in the vertical direction, that is, the falling direction of the game ball. Further, through gates 34 are arranged on both the left and right sides of the variable display unit 35, and a plurality of general winning holes 31 are arranged on both sides of the lower part of the game board 30. The operating port 33 is additionally provided with an electric accessory that is activated (opened) under a predetermined condition. When a game ball enters the general winning opening 31, the variable winning devices 32a and 32b, and the operation opening 33, it is detected by a detection switch described later, and based on the detection result, the upper plate 23 (in some cases, the lower plate 16). ) A predetermined number of prize balls are paid out. Specifically, when a game ball enters the operation port 33 and the second variable winning device 32b, three prize balls are paid out, and when a game ball enters the general winning port 31, When a prize ball is paid out and a game ball enters the first variable winning device 32a, 15 prize balls are paid out. In addition, an out port 36 is provided at the lowermost part of the game board 30 so that game balls that have not entered various winning ports etc. are guided through the out port 36 toward a ball discharge path (not shown). It has become. The out port 36 is formed by cutting out the substantially lower center of the game board 30 in an inverted U shape. Therefore, compared to the conventional configuration in which the out port is formed in a hole shape, the out port can be easily formed (however, in FIG. 4, the rail unit 50 is provided on the front side so that the out port 36 is closed. Is shown). The game board 30 is provided with a large number of nails for appropriately dispersing and adjusting the falling direction of the game balls, and various members (functions) such as a windmill 37 are disposed. However, no nails or other members are arranged between the first variable winning device 32a and the second variable winning device 32b. This is a device for making the ease of entering a game ball into the first variable winning device 32a constant. That is, when a member such as a nail is arranged between the first variable prize-winning device 32a and the second variable prize-winning device 32b, the manager of the game hall where the pachinko machine 10 is installed adjusts the position of the member, This is because there is a possibility that the ease of entering the game ball into the first variable winning device 32a may be changed.

  Notches 38 as recesses are formed at a plurality of locations on the left and right sides of the game board 30 so as to avoid interference with the protruding regions from the left and right sides of the body frame 12 that is the assembly partner.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, the position of the upper plate 23 is lowered, and accordingly, the position of the game ball intake port provided in the most downstream portion of the upper plate 23 is also lowered. In this case, in the conventional configuration in which the game ball inlet is at a relatively high position, the game ball inlet and the game board 30 overlap each other, and the game board 30 has a notch corresponding to the game ball inlet. Although it was necessary to provide the pachinko machine 10, the game ball intake port and the game board 30 do not overlap each other by lowering the game ball intake port. No formation is necessary. Therefore, it becomes an advantageous configuration in the manufacturing process of the game board 30.

  The variable display unit 35 is provided with a symbol display device 41 for variably displaying the first symbol (special symbol) with a winning at the operation port 33 as a trigger. A center frame 43 is disposed in the variable display unit 35 so as to surround the symbol display device 41. The center frame 43 has an upper portion extending forward of the pachinko machine 10. As a result, the game ball is prevented from dropping in front of the display screen of the symbol display device 41, and the inconvenience that the visibility of the display screen is lowered due to the fall of the game ball does not occur. . In the upper center of the center frame 43, a first specific lamp portion 47 and a second specific lamp portion 48 are provided side by side. In addition, a holding lamp 44 corresponding to the first specific lamp section 47 and the symbol display device 41 is provided so as to sandwich the area where both the specific lamp sections 47 and 48 are disposed. The number of times that the game ball has passed through the operating port 33 is held up to a maximum of 4 times, and the holding number is displayed by turning on the holding lamp 44. Note that the hold lamp 44 may be configured to be variably displayed on a part of the symbol display device 41. As described above, since the upper part of the center frame 43 extends forward of the pachinko machine 10, the visibility of the holding lamp 44, the first specific lamp unit 47, and the second specific lamp unit 48 is hindered by the fall of the game ball. It is the composition which is not done. A holding lamp 46 corresponding to the second specific lamp portion 48 is provided below the center frame 43. The number of times that the game ball has passed through the through gate 34 is held up to a maximum of 4 times, and the holding number is displayed by turning on the holding lamp 46. Note that the hold lamp 46 may be configured to be variably displayed on a part of the symbol display device 41, similarly to the hold lamp 44.

  The symbol display device 41 is configured as a liquid crystal display device having a relatively large liquid crystal display of 8 inches, and the display content is controlled by a display control device described later. On the symbol display device 41, for example, the first symbols are displayed side by side on the left, middle, and right, and these symbols are variably displayed as they are scrolled up and down. When a combination of predetermined symbols is stopped and displayed on a preset active line, a big hit is generated and the subsequent gaming state shifts to a big winning state as a special gaming state. The symbol variation display will be described in detail later. In addition, the symbol display device 41 has a display screen according to another type such as a CRT, a dot matrix, a 7-segment display, or the like provided with a liquid crystal display of 10 inches or 7 inches other than 8 inches, a wide size display. It may be configured.

  The first specific lamp unit 47 is provided with a red, green, and blue three-color emission type LED lamp. Then, the emission color is switched in a predetermined order using a winning at the operation port 33 as a trigger. Specifically, red light is turned on with a winning at the operation port 33 as a trigger, and the emission color is switched to green light when a predetermined time elapses in that state. Then, when the predetermined time elapses with the green light turned on, the emission color is switched to blue light. Thereafter, the emission color is repeatedly switched in the order of red, green, and blue until the emission color switching stop time comes. Accordingly, red, green, and blue are repeatedly displayed in this order on the first specific lamp unit 47. Finally, when red or green is stopped and displayed, the jackpot is generated and the gaming state thereafter shifts to the jackpot state. When blue is stopped and displayed, the jackpot is not generated and the jackpot is generated. Does not transition to the state. The switching of the emission color will be described in detail later.

  On the other hand, the second specific lamp portion 48 is provided with a red and green two-color light emitting type LED lamp inside thereof. In the second specific lamp unit 48, the emission color is switched in a predetermined order with the passage of the through gate 34 as a trigger. Specifically, when the game ball passes through the through gate 34, lighting of red light and lighting of green light are alternately performed. Thus, red and green are alternately displayed on the second specific lamp unit 48. And when red is stopped and displayed, it is comprised so that the electrically-driven accessory which accompanies the operating port 33 will be in an open state only for the predetermined time.

  The first variable prize-winning device 32a and the second variable prize-winning device 32b are in a closed state in which a game ball cannot win in a normal state, and are switched to a predetermined open state in which the game ball is easy to win when shifting to a big hit state. It has become. More specifically, when each of the variable winning devices 32a and 32b is in an open state, it becomes easy for a game ball to win a big winning opening of each of the variable winning devices 32a and 32b. Then, each variable winning device 32a, 32b is switched to the closed state when the opening time (for example, 29.5 seconds) or the predetermined number (for example, 10) of the game balls has won is established as the closing condition is satisfied. The jackpot state is continued until 15 rounds of opening / closing are performed, with one round of opening / closing of each of the variable prize-winning devices 32a, 32b as one round. It should be noted that the closed state of each of the variable winning devices 32a and 32b may be a state in which it is difficult for a game ball to win, instead of a state in which a game ball cannot win.

  A rail unit 50 is attached to the game board 30 as a rail member for guiding the game ball launched from the game ball launching device to the upper part of the game board 30. The launched game ball is guided to a predetermined game area through the rail unit 50. The rail unit 50 is formed of a ring-shaped resin molded product, and more specifically, a fluorine-containing polycarbonate resin is used to reduce frictional resistance. The rail unit 50 includes an inner rail portion 51 and an outer rail portion 52 that are provided in an inner and outer double. The inner rail portion 51 is formed in a substantially annular shape except for about 1/4 of the upper portion, and the outer rail portion 52 surrounds the upper open area of the inner rail portion 51 and is parallel to the left side portion of the inner rail 51. Are formed in a substantially semi-annular shape.

  The inner rail portion 51 is integrally formed with other resin portions, and is provided to stand substantially vertically on the surface of the game board 30. The outer rail portion 52 has a support portion 52a that is integrally formed with other resin portions in the same manner as the inner rail portion 51, and is provided upright substantially vertically on the surface of the game board 30. A sliding plate 52b is attached to the inner surface of 52a to make the flight of the game ball smoother. The sliding plate 52b is made of a long metal strip made of stainless steel, and is supported by the support portion 52a at a plurality of locations. In such a case, a guide rail is constituted by the inner rail portion 51 and the outer rail portion 52, and a ball guide passage is formed by a portion where these rail portions 51 and 52 face each other with a predetermined interval. In addition, in the site | part which the inner and outer rail parts 51 and 52 oppose, each rail part 51 and 52 is connected by the contact part 53 with the game board 30, and a ball | bowl guide channel | path is formed in the groove shape opened to the near side. Has been.

  In the rail unit 50, a return ball prevention member 54 is attached to a portion (the upper left portion in FIG. 4) from which the game ball jumps out of the ball guide passage, and a portion corresponding to the maximum flight portion of the jumped game ball (FIG. 4). In the upper right part), a return rubber 55 is attached. The return ball prevention member 54 prevents a situation in which a game ball that has once jumped from the ball guide passage to the upper portion of the game board 30 returns to the ball guide passage. In addition, the game ball launched at a predetermined momentum or more hits the return rubber 55 and is rebounded toward the center of the game area.

  An arc-shaped flange 56 projecting outward is formed on the outer periphery of the rail unit 50. The flange 56 constitutes a mounting surface for the game board 30. When the rail unit 50 is attached to the game board 30, the flange 56 is brought into contact with the game board 30, and in this state, screws or the like are inserted into a plurality of through holes formed in the flange 56. The rail unit 50 is fastened to 30. Here, the upper and lower and left and right ends of the rail unit 50 are formed in a substantially linear shape. That is, the flanges 56 are cut off at the upper and lower and left and right ends of the rail unit 50 so that the rail diameter can be expanded in a finite area in the pachinko machine 10, that is, the game area on the game board 30 can be expanded. It has become. The rail unit 50 is disposed so that the position of the gaming area on the gaming board 30 that is the maximum width reaches the left and right end positions of the gaming board 30. Among the parts corresponding to the ball guide passages of the rail unit 50, particularly with respect to the game ball receiving part, the corresponding flange 56 is provided from others in order to firmly attach the rail unit 50 and stabilize the flight of the game ball. There are also many screws (three in this embodiment, two in the other).

  A convex portion 57 is formed at the entrance of the ball guide passage between the inner rail portion 51 and the outer rail portion 52 so as to close a part of the ball guide passage. The convex portion 57 is formed so as to extend downward from the outer peripheral portion of the inner rail portion 51, and has a function of guiding a foul ball that does not reach the game area and flows backward in the ball guide passage to the foul ball passage 76 (see FIG. 3). Have The lower right corner and the lower left corner of the game board 30 are spaces (Sa, Sb in the figure) for attaching seals and plates such as certificate stamps, and in order to secure this attachment space, the flange 56 Notches 58a and 58b are formed in the upper and lower portions. By adopting a configuration in which a sticker such as a stamp is directly pasted on the game board 30, it is difficult to improperly paste the stamp or the like.

  In the game board 30, a relay terminal hole 59 penetrating in the front-rear direction is provided in the upper left portion outside the rail unit 50, and through this relay terminal hole 59, a connector for connecting a relay terminal plate installed on the back of the game board 60 is exposed to the front side of the pachinko machine 10.

  Next, the game area will be described. The board surface of the game board 30 is divided into inner and outer areas by rail units 50 (inner and outer rail portions 51 and 52), and an inner area divided into a substantially circular shape is a game area. In particular, in the present embodiment, the game area partitioned on the board surface of the game board 30 is configured to be much larger than before. In the present embodiment, the distance from the uppermost point of the outer rail portion 52 to the lower part of the game board 30 is 445 mm (58 mm longer than the conventional product), and the extreme left position of the outer rail portion 52 to the extreme right position of the inner rail portion 51. The distance between them is 435 mm (50 mm longer than the conventional product). The distance from the extreme left position of the inner rail portion 51 to the extreme right position of the inner rail portion 51 is 418 mm.

  In the present embodiment, the game area is an area of a ball guide passage that is an opposite part of the inner and outer rail parts 51 and 52 among the areas surrounded by the inner rail part 51 and the outer rail part 52 when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. It demonstrates as an area | region remove | excluding. That is, since the game area does not include the ball guide passage portion, the left limit position toward the game area is specified by the inner rail portion 51 instead of the outer rail portion 52. Further, the right limit position toward the game area is specified by the inner rail portion 51, the lower limit position of the game area is specified by the lower end position of the game board 30 in which the out port 36 is formed, and the upper limit position of the game area. Is specified by the outer rail portion 52. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the width of the game area (maximum width in the left-right direction) is 418 mm, and the height of the game area (maximum width in the vertical direction) is 445 mm.

  Here, the width of the gaming area is preferably at least 380 mm. More preferably, it is 400 mm or more, 410 mm or more, 420 mm or more, 430 mm or more, 440 mm or more, 450 mm or more, and further 460 mm or more. That is, the width dimension of the game area is preferably as large as possible from the viewpoint of game area expansion. The height of the game area is preferably at least 400 mm. More preferably, it is 410 mm or more, 420 mm or more, 430 mm or more, 440 mm or more, 450 mm or more, and more preferably 460 mm or more. Of course, it is good also as 470 mm or more or 480 mm or more. In other words, the height of the game area is preferably as large as possible from the viewpoint of game area expansion. In addition, about the combination of the said width | variety and height, it can be set as what combined the said numerical value arbitrarily. If the width or height of the game area exceeds a certain value, a part of the game area may exceed the board surface of the game board 30, but other members may be placed along the game board surface in the area beyond the game area. What is necessary is just to supplement by providing.

  In the present embodiment, the ratio of the area of the game area to the surface of the game board 30 is about 70%, which is much larger than the conventional area ratio. Note that the area ratio of the game area to the surface of the game board 30 has been only about 50% in the related art, so that the game board 30 having the same size as the conventional one is used as in the present embodiment. So, it can be said that the game area is considerably expanded. It should be noted that the external shape of the pachinko machine 10 is almost uniform among manufacturers for the convenience of installation in the game hall, and in the situation where the size of the game board 30 has to be the same, the surface of the game board 30 as described above. Increasing the ratio of the area of the gaming area to about 20% is very significant from the viewpoint of expanding the gaming area. Here, the ratio is preferably at least 60% or more. More preferably, it is 65% or more, More preferably, it is 70% or more. Further, if it is 75% or more exceeding the case of this embodiment, it is more desirable. Furthermore, it may be 80% or more. In order to secure 80% or more, it is difficult to make the shape of the game area into a substantially circular shape. Therefore, it is preferable to have a shape in which the corner (for example, the lower right corner or the upper right corner) is expanded. .

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

  In connection with the expansion of the game area, the through gates 34 located on both sides of the variable display unit 35 have a guide mechanism that allows the game balls that have passed through the gate 34 to be moved toward the center. As a result, even when the game area is expanded in the left-right direction, the game ball can be guided toward the central operation port 33 and the variable prize-winning device 32, and thus the game area is expanded. As a result, a decrease in interest due to the difficulty of winning a game ball is suppressed. Further, since the game area is expanded in the left-right direction, even if a relatively large variable display unit 35 is provided at the center of the game area, the through-gate 34, the windmill 37, and a plurality of nails are provided on the left and right sides of the variable display unit 35. (Guide nails such as a triangular nail for guiding the game ball to the center) and other objects can be provided with a margin, and the flow of the game ball in the game areas on the left and right sides of the variable display unit 35 It is not monotonous and you can fully enjoy the behavior of the game ball.

  Notches 38 are formed on both the left and right sides of the game board 30 to avoid interference with the protruding areas from the left and right sides of the main body frame 12, and the maximum width of the game area on the game board 30 in the rail unit 50 It has already been described that the position reaches the left and right end positions of the game board 30, but as will be described later, reinforcing members (bearing brackets 235: FIG. 9) provided on the left and right side portions of the main body frame 12. The game board 30 is attached to the main body frame 12 so as to have a width that leaves an area for arranging the locking device (the base frame 247, the interlocking rod 248, etc .: see FIG. 9). For these reasons, the game area is being expanded.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 3, in the resin base 25, below the window hole 26 (game board 30), a launch rail 61 for guiding the game ball immediately after being launched from the game ball launcher is attached. Yes. The firing rail 61 is fixedly attached to the resin base 25 via a metal plate 62 behind the firing rail 61, and is configured to extend linearly at a predetermined firing angle (launch angle). Accordingly, the game ball that is launched in accordance with the turning operation of the game ball launch handle 18 is first launched obliquely upward along the launch rail 61 and then guided to the game area through the ball guide path. As described above, since the curvature of the ball guide passage is reduced by greatly expanding the game area as compared with the conventional game area, a device for stabilizing the launch ball is required. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the launch position of the game ball is lowered so that the inclination angle (launch angle) of the launch rail 61 is somewhat larger than the existing one (that is, the launch rail 61 is raised), and By forming the launch rail 61 so as to extend from the launch position of the game ball launcher to a position beyond the center position (out port 36) of the game area, the launch rail 61 is made longer than the existing one and sufficiently long. The ball guide distance is secured. Thereby, the game ball launched from the game ball launching device can be guided to the ball guide passage in a more stable state. Further, in order to stabilize the launch ball, the metal plate 62 provided with the launch rail 61 is enlarged, and the metal plate 62 is screwed at a number of locations (15 to 20 in this embodiment). Thus, the launch rail 61 is firmly positioned with respect to the game board 30.

  There is a predetermined gap between the firing rail 61 and the ball guide passage, and a foul ball passage 76 is provided below the gap. Accordingly, if the game ball launched from the game ball launching device does not reach the return ball prevention member 54 and returns as a foul ball in the ball guide passage, the foul ball passes through the foul ball passage 76 to the lower plate 16. To be discharged. Incidentally, in the case of the present embodiment, the length of the firing rail 61 is about 240 mm, and the length of the gap (the length on the extension line of the firing rail 61) leading to the foul ball passage 76 at the tip of the firing rail is about 40 mm. .

  When the foul balls flow backward in the ball guide passage, most of them flow along the outer rail portion 52 and fall downward when reaching the lower end portion of the outer rail portion 52. Some rampage in the ball guide passage and jump to the inner rail 51 side. At this time, the splashed foul ball hits the convex portion 57 at the entrance of the ball guide passage and is guided to the foul ball passage 76. Thereby, all of the foul balls are reliably guided to the foul ball passage 76, and interference between the foul balls and the game balls to be fired next is suppressed.

  Although detailed disclosure of the drawings is omitted, one game ball is supplied to the game ball launching device one by one from the ball outlet on the front door frame 13 side (ball outlet leading from the most downstream portion of the upper plate 23). At this time, since the launch position of the game ball is lowered in this embodiment, the drop from the exit of the ball on the front door frame 13 side to the launch position becomes large, Guide members 63 and 64 are installed on the front side. Thereby, the game ball supplied from the ball exit on the front door frame 13 side is always set at a predetermined launch position, and a stable launch operation can be realized. In addition, the game ball launching device is provided with a ball striking rod that is supported so as to be rotatable about the base end portion, and a game ball is launched along with the rotation of the ball striking ball. It is rare. Therefore, while aiming to reduce the weight of the hitting ball by changing the material to a light metal such as aluminum and reducing the size of the hitting shaft, the head portion of the hitting ball (opposite to the base end) is required to ensure sufficient firing force. A weight is provided at the tip of the side. Thereby, sufficient and stable launch of the game ball can be realized. By providing the weight portion of the hitting ball projecting upward, the hitting ball can be easily picked or caught, and the effect of facilitating adjustment of the hitting strength of the hitting tip can be obtained.

  In addition, a pair of left and right discharge ports 66 and 67 are formed on the left side of the launch rail 61 on the front surface of the main body frame 12, and the game balls discharged from the discharge ports 66 and 67 are placed in front of the upper plate 23 or A game ball guide unit 70 for guiding one of the lower dishes 16 is attached. For convenience, in the following description, the discharge port 66 is also referred to as a first discharge port, and the discharge port 67 is also referred to as a second discharge port. These discharge ports 66 and 67 communicate with a game ball distribution unit 245 (see FIG. 10) provided on the back surface of the main body frame 12, and game balls are basically discharged from the first discharge port 66. When the passage leading to the upper plate 23 including the first outlet 66 is filled with game balls, the game balls are discharged from the second outlet 67 instead of the first outlet 66.

  The game ball guide unit 70 is configured to be visible with a transparent resin material such as polycarbonate resin, and between the main body frame 12 and the front door frame 13 with the front door frame 13 closed with respect to the main body frame 12. It is formed so that the thickness is comparatively thin so that it can be accommodated. The game ball guide unit 70 is integrally formed with the foul ball passage 76 described above. The game ball guide unit 70 is formed with a ball discharge passage 71 for communicating the discharge ports 66 and 67 with the lower plate 16. In the game ball guide unit 70, a communication port 72 communicating with the upper plate 23 is formed on the front side of the first discharge port 66 of the main body frame 12, and an opening / closing plate 73 is attached so as to close the communication port 72. ing. The opening / closing plate 73 is rotatably supported by a support shaft 74 and is always urged to a position where the communication port 72 is closed by a spring 75 as urging means.

  According to the above configuration of the game ball guide unit 70, the open / close plate 73 rises as shown in the figure by the urging force of the spring 75 when the front door frame 13 is opened, and the communication port 72 is closed. In this state, the game ball discharged from the first discharge port 66 is guided to the lower plate 16 through the ball discharge passage 71. Therefore, when the front door frame 13 is opened in a state where game balls are stored upstream of the communication port 72, the stored balls flow down to the lower plate 16 through the ball discharge passage 71 without spilling from the communication port 72. To do. In other words, even in the present pachinko machine 10 in which the front decorative frame is omitted and the upper plate 23 is directly provided on the front door frame 13, the game on the upstream side of the communication port 72 when the front door frame 13 is opened. The inconvenience of spilling a ball can be prevented. On the other hand, when the front door frame 13 is closed, the opening / closing plate 73 is pushed open against the biasing force of the spring 75 by a ball passage rod 138 (see FIG. 2) provided on the back surface of the front door frame 13. . In this state, the game ball discharged from the first discharge port 66 is guided to the upper plate 23 through the communication port 72. Accordingly, the game ball upstream of the communication port 72 is paid out to the upper plate 23. A lower plate full tank switch for detecting that the game ball discharged to the lower plate 16 is full (full tank) is attached to the downstream side of the ball discharge passage 71 of the game ball guide unit 70.

  The resin base 25 is provided with a substantially rectangular small window 78 at the lower right portion of the window hole 26. Accordingly, the stamp or the like attached to the lower right corner space (Sa in FIG. 4) of the game board 30 can be viewed through the small window 78. It is also possible to directly paste a stamp or the like on the game board 30 from the small window 78.

  A small window 79 is also provided in the resin base 25 at the upper left portion of the window hole 26. This small window 79 is provided in a position corresponding to the relay terminal hole 59 of the game board 30 described in FIG. 4 in substantially the same shape as that, and through the relay terminal hole 59 and the small window 79, the relay installed on the back of the game board. The connection connector 60 of the terminal board is exposed on the front side of the main body frame 12. In such a configuration, various lamps provided on the front door frame 13 side are electrically connected via the connection connector 60 exposed from the small window 79 of the main body frame 12 (resin base 25). A front door frame opening switch 27 for detecting the open state of the front door frame 13 is provided on the top of the resin base 25. The front door frame opening switch 27 has a pin that can be projected and retracted on the front surface of the resin base 25. When the front door frame 13 is closed with respect to the main body frame 12, the pin is pushed in and the front door frame 13 is closed. When the front door frame 13 is opened with respect to the main body frame 12, the pin returns to the protruding position and the opening of the front door frame 13 is detected. When the front door frame 13 is closed with respect to the main body frame 12, the resin base 25 comes into contact with metal fittings (reinforcing plates 131 to 134 shown in FIG. 5) on the back of the front door frame 13, and Metal pieces 28a and 28b are attached to connect the metal fittings to the main body frame 12 side for grounding. Therefore, the metal fittings on the back of the front door frame 13 are conducted to the locking device and the hinge fitting on the main body frame 12 side through the metal pieces 28a and 28b, and are grounded together with the locking device and the hinge fitting.

  A pair of upper and lower support brackets 81 and 82 are attached to the left end side (opening / closing axis line side) of the main body frame 12 as a support mechanism for supporting the front door frame 13 so that it can be opened and closed. The upper support fitting 81 is provided with a support hole 83 having a notch on the front side, and the lower support fitting 82 is provided with a protruding shaft 84 protruding upward. The specific configuration of the front door frame 13 supported by the support fittings 81 and 82 will be described later. Further, a pair of upper and lower metal fittings 155 and 156 (see FIG. 2) provided on the open end side on the back side of the front door frame 13 is inserted into the right end side (the side opposite to the opening / closing axis) of the main body frame 12. Insertion holes 87 and 88 are provided, respectively. The pachinko machine 10 is configured such that a locking device for locking the main body frame 12 and the front door frame 13 is hidden behind the main body frame 12. Therefore, the front door frame 13 is locked to the main body frame 12 so that it cannot be opened by locking the metal fittings 155 and 156 to the locking device via the insertion holes 87 and 88.

  A cylinder lock 91 as a key member for locking and unlocking the main frame 12 with respect to the outer frame 11 and locking and unlocking the front door frame 13 with respect to the main frame 12 is installed at the lower right corner of the main frame 12. Has been. The cylinder lock 91 is integrated with the locking device, and only the cylinder lock 91 of the locking device is provided in a state of protruding in front of the main body frame 12. In this case, the cylinder lock 91 is provided at a position different from the position that is the maximum width of the game area. The cylinder lock 91 has a function to cover both the locking and unlocking of the main body frame 12 and the locking and unlocking of the front door frame 13, and when the key inserted into the key hole is turned counterclockwise (counterclockwise direction) When the key is unlocked and the key is turned to the right (clockwise direction), the front door frame 13 is unlocked.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a vertically long cover member 92 is attached to the main body frame 12 so as to surround the cylinder lock 91. Although detailed illustration is omitted, the cover member 92 has locking portions (hooks) formed at the upper end portion and the lower end portion thereof. Therefore, the cover member 92 is attached to the main body frame 12 by locking the upper locking portion to the main body frame 12 side and sandwiching the lower locking portion between the main body frame 12 and the front plate 14. . The front door frame 13 is formed with a notch 145 corresponding to the shape of the cover member 92. When the front door frame 13 is closed, the cover member 92 together with the front door frame 13 constitutes the front portion of the pachinko machine. . When the front door frame 13 is closed, the flange formed on the cover member 92 is pressed by the front door frame 13 to prevent the cover member 92 from rattling.

  Next, the front door frame 13 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5 is a rear view of the front door frame 13.

  The front door frame 13 is formed with a window portion 101 as a viewing window so that almost the entire game area can be viewed from the front. The window portion 101 has a substantially oval shape that is nearly circular, and more specifically, a substantially central portion on the left and right sides of the window portion 101 is gently curved as compared to the upper and lower sides. The substantially central portion may have a linear shape. Above the window part 101 of the front door frame 13, the frame width of the narrowest part is about 61 mm. The frame width dimension in the present embodiment is substantially the same as the distance between the uppermost part of the outer rail portion 52 (the upper end of the game area) and the upper end of the main body frame 12 in the main body frame 12, and is 85 mm to This is significantly shorter than the conventional model having the frame width of about 95 mm. Thereby, the visibility of the upper area in the game area can be easily ensured, and the large variable display unit 35 can also be arranged relatively upward. The dimension of the frame width (narrowest part) above the window 101 is desirably 80 mm or less, more desirably 70 mm or less, and further desirably 60 mm or less. Of course, as long as a predetermined strength can be secured, the thickness may be 50 mm or less.

  The left and right frame portions of the front door frame 13 are restricted in reducing the frame width, and need a sufficient width dimension to ensure the strength of the front door frame 13 itself and the glass support strength. In the present embodiment, the narrowest part of the left and right frame parts has a frame width of about 44 mm. In this case, since the game area is greatly expanded in the pachinko machine 10, the frame width of the front door frame 13 is about 44 mm as described above on the left side when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, that is, on the opening / closing axis side. On the other hand, the distance between the left end position of the outer rail portion 52 of the rail unit 50 and the left end position of the main body frame 12 is about 21 mm, and the latter dimension is considerably small. That is, in this configuration, in a state where the front door frame 13 is closed, a part of the ball guide passage overlaps and is covered with the left frame portion of the front door frame 13. However, even if it becomes difficult to visually recognize the game ball in the ball guide passage, the ball guide passage is only a passing area until the game ball is guided to the game area, and the game where the player mainly enjoys the game. The game ball is not difficult to see in the area. Therefore, there is no trouble in actual game. As described above, it is possible to expand the game area without causing any trouble to the game, while ensuring sufficient strength and glass support strength of the front door frame 13.

  Small windows 107 to which a transparent resin is attached are provided on both the left and right sides of the lower end portion of the front door frame 13 so that a part of the surface of the main body frame 12 and the surface of the game board 30 (including certificate paper) can be visually recognized. The transparent resin attached to the small window 107 is formed in a flat shape so that the internal certificate paper or the like can be easily machine-read in a factory or the like. However, the small window 107 can be provided with a magnifying lens portion so that the hall operator or the like can easily see the internal certificate paper or the like.

  The front door frame 13 is provided with light emitting means such as various lamps around the periphery (for example, a corner portion). These light emitting means play a role of enhancing the effect of the game during the game by changing and controlling the light emission mode such as lighting and blinking in a big hit state or at a predetermined reach performance. For example, an annular illumination part 102 incorporating light emitting means such as LEDs is provided symmetrically along the periphery of the window part 101, and an LED or the like is provided at the center of the annular illumination part 102 and at the top of the pachinko machine 10. There is provided a central illumination unit 103 incorporating the light emitting means. In the pachinko machine 10, the central illumination unit 103 functions as a jackpot lamp, and notifies that the jackpot state has been reached by turning on or blinking under the jackpot state. Further, around the upper plate 23, there is also provided an upper plate illumination unit 104 that also incorporates light emitting means such as LEDs. In addition, on the left and right sides of the central illumination unit 103, there are respectively provided a prize ball lamp 105 that is lit during award ball payout and an error display lamp 106 that is lit when a predetermined error occurs. The annular illumination part 102 includes an inner and outer double resin cover layer and a light emitting body (LED) with a launch plate accommodated inside the resin cover layer, and intersects the inner side surface of each resin cover layer vertically and horizontally in each layer. A protrusion (or a wavy protrusion) is provided in the direction of the protrusion. The outer resin cover layer is transparent, and the inner resin cover layer is colored. Therefore, if the annular illumination part 102 is caused to emit light, it is possible to realize the illumination in a state of being dispersed in a large number or in a state accompanied with a stereoscopic effect. A resin material containing glass powder may be used for the resin cover layer. Such a configuration of the resin cover layer can also be applied to other electric decoration parts (for example, the central electric decoration part 103 and the prize ball lamp 105).

  The front door frame 13 is provided with a ball rental operation portion 120 at a position below the window portion 101. The ball lending operation unit 120 is provided with a ball lending button 121, a return button 122, and a frequency display unit 123. A ball lending operation, a card return operation, and confirmation of the card frequency can be performed by the ball lending operation unit 120 in a state where a bill or a card is inserted into a card unit (ball lending unit) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10. it can. That is, the ball lending button 121 is operated to obtain a lending ball based on information recorded on a card or the like (recording medium), and the lending ball is paid out as long as the remaining amount exists on the card or the like. The return button 122 is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted into the card unit. The frequency display unit 123 displays remaining amount information such as a card. In addition, in a pachinko machine (so-called cash machine) in which game balls are rented directly from a ball lending device or the like to a top plate without using a card unit, the ball lending operation unit 120 is unnecessary. A decorative sticker or the like is attached to 120 installation portions. Thereby, in the configuration of the pachinko machine 10 provided with the ball rental operation unit 120, the pachinko machine using a card unit (so-called CR machine) and the cash machine can be shared.

  On the back side of the front door frame 13, various metal reinforcing members are provided so as to surround the window portion 101. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, reinforcing plates 131, 132, 133, and 134 are attached to the back side of the front door frame 13 and on the left and right and upper and lower outer sides of the window portion 101, respectively. These reinforcing plates 131 to 134 are connected in contact with each other, but resin parts 135 for avoiding direct contact are interposed at the connecting portions of the left and upper reinforcing plates 132 and 133 in the drawing. Thereby, the closed loop of the electric path by the reinforcing plates 131 to 134 is cut, and the generation of a magnetic field causing noise is prevented.

  Assembling mechanisms for the main body frame 12 are attached to the upper and lower ends of the reinforcing plate 131 on the opening / closing axis line on the right side of FIG. Then, the mounting brackets 151 and 152 on the front door frame 13 side are attached to the support brackets 81 and 82 (see FIG. 3) on the main body frame 12 side. That is, a shaft hole that opens to the lower surface is formed in the lower mounting bracket 152, and the protruding shaft 84 of the lower support bracket 82 is inserted into the shaft hole, while the upper mounting bracket 151 By inserting the shaft portion into the support hole 83 of the upper support fitting 81, the front door frame 13 is supported to be openable and closable with respect to the main body frame 12. Further, the reinforcing plate 131 is provided with an engaging claw 131a having a hook shape at an intermediate position thereof, and the engaging claw 131a is formed in the hole 12a ( (See FIG. 3). Accordingly, even in the pachinko machine 10 in which the front door frame 13 is configured in a form including the upper plate 23 and the upper and lower shaft support intervals are increased, the front door frame 13 can be prevented from being lifted at the intermediate position. Therefore, an illegal act or the like floating the front door frame 13 is suppressed.

  A pair of upper and lower hook metal fittings 155 and 156 having a hook shape are attached to the reinforcing plate 132 opposite to the opening / closing axis line on the left side of FIG. These metal fittings 155 and 156 extend rearward and are provided so as to correspond to the insertion holes 87 and 88 (see FIG. 3) provided in the main body frame 12. When the front door frame 13 is closed with respect to the main body frame 12, the metal fittings 155 and 156 are inserted into the insertion holes 87 and 88 on the main body frame 12 side and are locked by the locking device.

  A resin case 136 is attached to the lower reinforcing plate 134 at a position facing the firing rail 61. The resin case 136 accommodates a circuit board for the ball rental operation unit 120. The back surface of the resin case 136 (the surface visible in FIG. 5) is flat, and constitutes the side wall of the firing rail 61 when the front door frame 13 is closed. Therefore, the game ball is prevented from spilling forward from the launch rail 61.

  A ball passage rod 138 is installed at a part of the lower reinforcing plate 134 cut out toward the back of the pachinko machine 10, and at least above the ball passage rod 138, the pachinko machine 10 is also behind the pachinko machine 10. An eaves portion 139 extending toward the surface is provided. In this case, in a state where the front door frame 13 is closed on the main body frame 12 side, a ridge extending along the upper side of the communication port 72 on the main body frame 12 side enters between the ball passage rod 138 and the flange portion 139. Arranged. Therefore, even if a wire, a film, or the like is invaded from the ball passage rod 138 to perform an illegal act, it is very difficult to infiltrate the wire, the film, or the like to the game area. As a result, fraudulent acts performed using a wire, a film, or the like can be prevented.

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

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the game area is expanded. Therefore, when the front door frame 13 is closed, the ball guide formed between the inner and outer rail portions 51 and 52 is used. A part of the passage is covered with the front door frame 13. Therefore, in the ball guide passage, a portion where the opening portion on the near side cannot be covered with the glass 137 is formed. In such a case, for example, when the game ball launched from the game ball launching device returns without reaching the return ball prevention member 54, the game ball jumps out of the ball guide passage or between the outer rail portion 52 and the glass 137. There is a risk of getting caught in a gap that can be made. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a rail cover 140 is attached to the front door frame 13 so as to cover the front side opening portion of the ball guide passage. The rail cover 140 is a plate having a substantially arc shape, and is formed of a transparent resin. The rail cover 140 has an arc shape corresponding to the shape of the spherical guide passage, and covers a section from the base end portion of the spherical guide passage to the vicinity of the distal end portion along the peripheral edge portion of the window portion 101. ing. In particular, the size and shape of the rail cover 140 on the inner diameter side substantially match those of the inner rail portion 51. Further, at the right end portion of the rail cover 140 (that is, the portion that becomes the right end in the state of FIG. 5 where the rail cover 140 is attached to the front door frame 13), the portion where the ball guide passage protrudes from the side edge portion of the glass 137 A covering portion 141 for covering the surface is provided. With the above-described configuration of the rail cover 140, when the front door frame 13 is closed, the back surface of the rail cover 140 covers almost the entire area of the ball guide passage, so that the game ball jumps out of the ball guide passage. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of a problem such as being caught in a gap formed between the outer rail portion 52 and the glass 137.

  Further, on the lower back side of the rail cover 140, a ridge 142 that extends in an arc shape along the inner edge and protrudes rearward is formed. The protrusion 142 is disposed so as to overlap the inner rail portion 51 in a state of entering the ball guide passage when the front door frame 13 is closed. Therefore, for example, even if a wire or a film is intruded through a gap between the front door frame 13 and the main body frame 12 to carry out an illegal act, the wire or the film is intruded into a game area inside the ball guide passage. Becomes very difficult. As a result, fraudulent acts performed using a wire, a film, or the like can be prevented. The ridge 142 may be formed in a wider range, for example, along the entire inner edge of the rail cover 140. According to such a configuration, it becomes difficult for a wire, a film, or the like to enter in a wider range, It is possible to more reliably prevent fraudulent acts performed using a wire, a film, or the like.

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

  First, an overall outline of the rear configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. On the back side of the pachinko machine 10, various control devices (various control boards) are arranged so as to be arranged in the vertical and horizontal directions or stacked in front and back, and a game ball supply device for supplying game balls (Discharge mechanism), a protective cover made of resin, and the like are attached. In the present embodiment, various control devices are separately mounted on two mounting bases to form two control board units, and these control board units are individually attached to the main body frame 12 or the back of the game board 30. ing. In this case, the main controller 271 (main board) and the audio lamp controller 272 (audio lamp control board) are mounted on one mounting base to form a unit, and the payout controller 311 (payout control board) and launch control. The apparatus 312 (launch control board) and the power supply apparatus 313 (power supply board) are mounted on the other mounting base to form a unit. Hereinafter, for the sake of convenience, the former unit is referred to as a “first control board unit 201”, and the latter unit is referred to as a “second control board unit 202”. Further, since the dispensing mechanism and the protective cover are integrated as one unit, and the resin portion is generally referred to as a back pack, the unit is referred to as a “back pack unit 203” here. The detailed configuration of each unit 201 to 203 will be described later.

  The first control board unit 201, the second control board unit 202, and the back pack unit 203 are configured to be detachable without using any tools or the like in units of units, and are provided with a support shaft part in a part so that the main body frame 12 Or it has the composition which can be developed to the back of game board 30. This is also a device for making it possible to easily check a hidden portion when the units 201 to 203 and other components are arranged one behind the other. Actually, as shown in the schematic diagram of FIG. 8, the first control board unit 201 having a substantially L-shape is arranged at substantially the center of the pachinko machine 10, and the second control board unit 202 is arranged therebelow. Yes. Further, the back pack unit 203 is disposed in a region partially overlapping with the first control board unit 201.

  The first control board unit 201 is provided with a support shaft part M1 at the left end portion when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the first control board unit 201 can be rotated around an axis A by the support shaft part M1. ing. Further, the first control board unit 201 is provided with a fastening portion M2 made of Nylatch (registered trademark) on the right end portion thereof, that is, on the open end side opposite to the support shaft portion M1, and with a locking claw at the upper end portion. A portion M3 is provided, and the first control board unit 201 is held along the back surface of the main body of the pachinko machine 10 by the fastening portion M2 and the locking claw portion M3. Further, the second control board unit 202 is provided with a support shaft part M4 at the right end portion when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the second control board unit 202 can be rotated around the axis B by the support shaft part M4. It has become. Further, the second control board unit 202 is provided with a fastening portion M5 made of a ny latch or the like at the left end portion thereof, that is, the open end side opposite to the support shaft portion M4, and the second control board unit 202 performs the second control. The substrate unit 202 is held in a state along the back surface of the pachinko machine 10 main body. Further, the back pack unit 203 is provided with a support shaft part M6 at the right end when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the back pack unit 203 is rotatable about an axis C by the support shaft part M6. . Further, the back pack unit 203 is provided with a fastening portion M7 made of a ny latch or the like on the left end portion thereof, that is, on the open end side opposite to the support shaft portion M6, and at the upper end portion and the lower end portion, respectively, a rotating engagement member. Stop portions M8 and M9 are provided, and the back pack unit 203 is held along the back surface of the pachinko machine 10 main body by the fastening portions M7 and the locking portions M8 and M9.

  The support shaft portions M1, M4, and M6 that rotatably support the units 201 to 203 have a hinge structure that can be easily detached while the units 201 to 203 are opened from the back surface of the pachinko machine 10. Briefly, the first control board unit 201 is developed by releasing the fastening of the fastening part M2 and the locking claw part M3 and rotating the unit 201 around the axis A, Lift in condition. Thereby, if there is no back pack unit 203, the first control board unit 201 can be removed. Further, with respect to the second control board unit 202, the fastening of the fastening portion M5 is released, the unit 202 is rotated about the axis B, is unfolded, and is lifted in that state. Thereby, the 2nd control board unit 202 can be removed. Further, with respect to the back pack unit 203, the fastening portion M7 and the locking portions M8 and M9 are unlocked, and the unit 203 is unfolded by rotating around the axis C and lifted in that state. Thereby, the back pack unit 203 can be removed.

  Here, the development directions of the units 201 to 203 are not the same, and the first control board unit 201 opens to the left as viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, whereas the second control board unit 202 and the back pack unit. 203 is configured to open to the right. In this case, since the first control board unit 201 is partially overlapped with the back pack unit 203, it is impossible to remove the first control board unit 201 without opening the back pack unit 203. Furthermore, since the first control board unit 201 and the back pack unit 203 are each configured to expand in the opposite direction, the back pack unit 203 must be opened largely beyond a predetermined angle or removed. For example, the first control board unit 201 cannot be removed. Accordingly, when attention is paid to removing the first control board unit 201, the removal is difficult compared to the other units 202 and 203. Furthermore, since the back pack unit 203 cannot be opened unless the main body frame 12 is opened with respect to the outer frame 11 by key operation of the locking device, the first control board unit 201 is further removed. Has become difficult. A more specific configuration will be described later.

  Next, the back surface structure of the main body frame 12 and the game board 30 is demonstrated. 9 is a rear view showing a configuration in which the game board 30 is assembled to the main body frame 12 and the units 201 to 203 are removed, and FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the main body frame 12 as viewed from the rear. FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the game board 30 as viewed from the rear.

  The game board 30 is installed in a square frame-shaped installation area surrounded by the resin base 25 from the back side, and a plurality (four in this embodiment) of locking fixtures 211 and 212 provided on the main body frame 12. It is fixed so as not to fall backward. The locking fixtures 211 and 212 can be manually rotated, and can be switched between a fixed position (lock position) and a fixed release position (unlock position). FIG. 9 shows a locked state. The left and right three locking fixtures 211 are L-shaped fittings formed by bending metal pieces, and are configured not to protrude outward from the main body frame 12 when the game board 30 is fixed. The locking fixture 212 at one lower part is an I-type fastener made of synthetic resin.

  The variable display unit 35 disposed at the center of the game board 30 is provided with a synthetic resin frame cover 213 that covers the center frame 43 (see FIG. 4) from the rear side. A symbol display device 41 and a display control device 214 as display control means are detachably attached to the rear end in a state where they are overlapped in the front-rear direction. In the frame cover 213, an LED control board for driving LEDs and the like built in the center frame 43 are disposed.

  A collective board unit 215 is provided on the back surface of the game board 30 so as to surround the variable display unit 35. The collective board unit 215 has a base formed of a synthetic resin such as an ABS resin as a thin plate-like frame body, and is attached so that the base surface is in contact with the back surface of the game board 30. The collective board unit 215 is provided with a game ball collecting mechanism for collecting game balls won in various winning ports, a winning detection mechanism for detecting winning of game balls in various winning ports, and the like. .

  The game ball collecting mechanism will be described. Below the collective plate unit 215, the general winning port 31, the variable winning devices 32a, 32b, and the operating port 33 corresponding to the game board opening and gathered at one place on the downstream side. A recovery passageway 216 is formed. Further, a discharge passage board 217 made of synthetic resin such as polycarbonate resin is attached to the main body frame 12 below the game board 30, and the discharge ball is placed on the discharge passage board 217, for example, in a game hall outside the pachinko machine 10. A discharge passage 218 is formed to guide the island facility or the like. Therefore, as illustrated in phantom lines in FIG. 9, all the game balls won in the general winning opening 31 and the like are gathered through the collecting passage 216 of the collecting plate unit 215, and the discharge passage 218 of the discharge passage board 217 is further collected. Through the pachinko machine 10. Similarly, the out port 36 leads to the discharge passage 218, and the game ball that has not won any prize opening is also discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 through the discharge passage 218. In the above configuration, with the lower end surface of the game board 30 as a boundary, the collective plate unit 215 (collection passage 216) is provided above, and the discharge passage board 217 (discharge passage 218) is provided below. There is no overlap in the front-rear direction with respect to the game board 30. Therefore, when removing the game board 30 from the main body frame 12, there is no inconvenience that the discharge passage board 17 prevents the game board from being removed.

  The discharge passage board 217 is disposed on the back side of the upper plate 23 in front of the pachinko machine 10, and a wire, a film, or the like is inserted from a ball discharge port (ball passage rod 138 in FIG. 2) leading to the upper plate 23. An illegal act such as allowing the wire, film, or the like to enter the game area side through the gap between the main body frame 12 and the discharge passage board 217 can be considered. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10, as shown in FIG. 10, the discharge passage board 217 has a height position corresponding to the upper position of the ball passage rod 138 so as to overlap the main body frame 12 and in front of the pachinko machine 10. An extending plate 219 was provided. Therefore, even if it tries to infiltrate a wire, a film, etc. from the clearance gap between the main body frame 12 and the discharge passage board 217, it will be blocked by the plate 219, and it will be very difficult to infiltrate a wire, a film, etc. to a game area. Become. As a result, it is possible to prevent an illegal act such as forcibly opening the variable winning device 32 using a wire or a film.

  Explaining the winning detection mechanism, the collective board unit 215 is provided with a winning port switch 221 at a position corresponding to the general winning port 31 on the front side of the game board 30, and a first count at a position corresponding to the first variable winning device 32a. A switch 223a is provided, and a second count switch 223b is provided at a position corresponding to the second variable winning device 32b. Each of the count switches 223a and 223b is a switch that counts the number of game balls won in the corresponding variable winning devices 32a and 32b. In addition, an operation port switch 224 that detects a winning of a game ball to the operation port 33 is provided at a position corresponding to the operation port 33, and a passage of the game ball of the through gate 34 is detected at a position corresponding to the through gate 34. A gate switch 225 is provided. The prize opening switch 221 and the gate switch 225 are connected to the board relay board 226 through electric wiring, the first count switch 223a is connected to the first big prize opening relay board 227a, and the second count switch 223b is relayed to the second big prize opening relay. It is connected to the substrate 227b. The board surface relay board 226 and the large winning opening relay boards 227a and 227b are connected to the main controller 271. The operation port switch 224 is directly connected to the main controller 271 without using a relay board. Although not shown in the drawings, each of the variable winning devices 32a and 32b is provided with a large winning opening solenoid for opening the opening / closing door of the respective large winning opening, and the operation opening 33 has an electric motor attached thereto. An operating port solenoid is provided for opening the accessory.

  Here, the operation when each of the variable winning devices 32a and 32b is opened or closed will be briefly described. When the big prize opening solenoid is not energized, the opening / closing door of the big prize opening is held in a standing state so as to close the big prize opening. On the other hand, when the big prize opening solenoid is excited, the open / close door tilts forward of the gaming machine and the big prize opening is opened. Thereafter, when the excitation of the special winning opening solenoid ends, the open / close door returns to the upright direction and the special winning opening is closed.

  The detection results detected by the winning detection mechanism are taken into the main controller 271, and a payout command (the number of game balls to be paid out) corresponding to the winning situation at each time is sent from the main controller 271 to the payout controller 311. Sent. Then, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out by the output of the payout control device 311. Here, in the conventional so-called evidence ball system, the game balls won in various winning openings are once collected in a winning ball processing device, and the winning ball processing device confirms the presence of the winning balls one by one and then pays out. However, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a lot of game balls are paid out because the winning of the game balls is electrically detected for each prize opening and the payout is immediately performed. In this case, the payout can be performed promptly, and a winning ball processing apparatus is not required.

  The collective board unit 215 is provided with a board external terminal board 230 at the upper right part thereof. The panel external terminal plate 230 has an output terminal for outputting a signal every time the variation of the first symbol is stopped (determined), and an output terminal for outputting a signal when the jackpot state or the variation time of the first symbol is reduced. And an output terminal for outputting a signal in a big hit state. And, through these output terminals, a signal related to the game (the state on the game board 30 side) is output to the management control device on the game hall side. The board external terminal board 230 is attached to the collective board unit 215 in an easily removable state. As shown in FIG. 9, a set handle 228 and a firing motor 229 including a hitting ball basket are provided in the lower left part on the back side of the main body frame 12.

  The assembly plate unit 215 is provided with an attachment mechanism for attaching the first control board unit 201. Specifically, as this attachment mechanism, a bearing bracket 231 extending in the vertical direction is provided at the lower left corner when viewed from the back surface of the game board 30, and a pair of upper and lower bearing holes 231a on the same axis is provided in the bearing bracket 231. Is formed. In the game board 30, a pair of upper and lower fastening holes (specifically, a mounting hole for a ny latch) 232 is provided to the right of the bearing fitting 231, and a locking claw piece 233 is provided above the bearing fitting 231. It has been.

  An attachment mechanism for attaching the second control board unit 202 and the back pack unit 203 is provided on the back surface of the main body frame 12. Specifically, a long bearing fitting 235 is attached to the right end of the main body frame 12. The bearing fitting 235 also functions as a reinforcing member. As shown in FIG. 12, the bearing fitting 235 has a long plate-like fitting main body 236 that extends downward from the game board 30 and is erected rearward from the fitting main body 236 so that the second fitting is located at two lower portions. Bearing portions 237 for the control board unit 202 are formed, and bearing portions 238 for the back pack unit 203 are formed in two upper portions. Coaxial bearing holes are formed in the bearing portions 237 and 238, respectively. Note that the bearing portion 237 for the second control board unit 202 and the bearing portion 238 for the back pack unit 203 may be configured by individual bearing fittings. In addition, as a mounting mechanism for the second control board unit 202, the main body frame 12 has a pair of upper and lower fastening holes (specifically, mounting holes for a ny latch) 239 at the left end below the game board 30 installation area. Is provided. In addition, as a mounting mechanism for the back pack unit 203, the main body frame 12 is provided with a pair of upper and lower fastening holes (specifically, mounting holes for a ny latch) 240 at the left end of the game board 30 installation area. . Rotating fixtures 241, 242 for sandwiching and supporting the back pack unit 203 with the game board 30 at positions on the upper left, upper right and lower right of the game board 30 in the main body frame 12. 243 is provided. Since the back pack unit 203 stores a large amount of game balls in its upper part, the fixtures 241 and 242 for supporting the upper part of the back pack unit 203 should have a particularly strong strength. Desirably, a rotating fixture is used in the present embodiment.

  As described above, a long bearing fitting 235 is provided on the left and right side portions (right side in FIG. 9) of the main body frame 12, while the left and right other side portions (left side in FIG. 9) of the main body frame 12 are locked. A device is provided. The locking device includes a base frame 247 that extends in the vertical direction and is fixed to the main body frame 12, and a long interlocking rod 248 that is assembled to the base frame 247 so as to be movable in the vertical direction. The cylinder lock 91 is integrated in the lower part of the cylinder. The interlocking rod 248 moves in either the up or down direction by operating the cylinder lock 91. The interlocking bar 248 is provided with a pair of upper and lower bar brackets 249 having a hook shape. When the main body frame 12 is closed with respect to the outer frame 11, the bar bracket 249 is attached to the support bracket ( (Not shown) and locked by a locking device. In this case, when the interlocking rod 248 moves upward by the operation of the cylinder lock 91, the locking of the main body frame 12 with respect to the outer frame 11 is released. On the contrary, when the interlocking rod 248 moves downward by the operation of the cylinder lock 91, the locking of the front door frame 13 with respect to the main body frame 12 is released.

  In the above-described configuration in which the bearing bracket 235 and the locking device (base frame 247, interlocking rod 248, etc.) are distributed to the left and right sides of the main body frame 12, these bearing bracket 235 and locking device (base frame 247, interlocking rod 248, etc.) are arranged. The game board 30 is attached to the main body frame 12 so as to have a width that leaves an area for placing a). As described above, the game area is also expanded by this.

  In the lower right portion of the game board 30 on the back surface of the main body frame 12, there is provided a game ball distribution unit 245 for distributing a game ball paid out by a payout mechanism, which will be described later, to one of the upper plate 23, the lower plate 16 or the discharge passage 218. It has been. The game ball distribution unit 245 has a left opening 245a that communicates with the upper plate 23 through the first discharge port 66, and a central opening 245b that communicates with the lower plate 16 through the second discharge port 67, and the right opening. Each passage is formed so that the portion 245c communicates with the discharge passage 218. The game ball distribution unit 245 is firmly attached to the main body frame 12 with screws or the like. Therefore, the floating at the installation site of the game ball distributing unit 245 is prevented, and an illegal act caused by entering a wire, a film, or the like from the gap can be prevented. Note that a synthetic resin speaker box 246 is attached to the lower end portion of the main body frame 12 to surround the back of the speaker 20 installed on the back side of the back wall panel 17, and the speaker box 246 transmits the speaker sound to the rear. The sound quality in the low frequency range is improved by functioning so as not to miss.

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

  The first control board unit 201 has a mounting base 251 having a substantially L shape, and the main control device 271 and the sound lamp control device 272 are mounted on the mounting base 251. The main control device 271 includes a CPU that controls the main control, a ROM that stores a game program, a RAM that stores necessary data according to the progress of the game, a port that communicates with various devices, and random numbers used in various lotteries. A main substrate including a generator, a clock pulse generation circuit used for time counting and synchronization, etc. is provided. Configured. The substrate box 273 includes a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box base and a box cover that covers the opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected to each other so as not to be opened by a sealing unit 274 as sealing means, whereby the substrate box 273 is sealed.

  As long as the sealing unit 274 is configured to connect the box base and the box cover so that they cannot be opened, any configuration can be applied. Here, as shown in FIG. 14 and the like, five sealing members are connected. The box base and the box cover are connected so as not to be opened by inserting a locking claw into the long hole of the sealing member. Sealing processing by the sealing unit 274 prevents unauthorized opening after the sealing, and makes it possible to detect such a situation early and easily even if unauthorized opening is performed. It is possible to perform the sealing process again even after it has been performed. That is, the sealing process is performed by inserting the locking claw into the long hole of at least one sealing member among the five sealing members constituting the sealing unit 274. When the substrate box 273 is opened, such as when a failure occurs in the accommodated main substrate or when the main substrate is inspected, the connection between the sealing member into which the locking claw is inserted and the other sealing member is disconnected. Thereafter, when the sealing process is performed again, the locking claws are inserted into the long holes of the other sealing members. If the history of opening the substrate box 273 is left in the substrate box 273, it can be easily found that the unauthorized opening has been performed by looking at the substrate box 273.

  The sound lamp control device 272 includes, for example, a CPU for controlling sound and lamp display in accordance with instructions from the main control device 271 or the display control device 214, and a sound lamp control board including ROM, RAM, various ports, and the like. The sound lamp control board is housed in a board box 275 made of a transparent resin material or the like. A power relay board 276 is mounted on the sound lamp control device 272, and the power of the power supply device 313 is supplied to the display control device 214 and the sound lamp control device 272 via the power relay board 276. .

  The mounting base 251 is made of a synthetic resin such as a polycarbonate resin, and is colored opaque, for example, green or blue. However, the mounting base 251 may be colorless and transparent or translucent. Two flat substrate mounting surfaces 252 and 253 are formed on the surface of the mounting base 251. These substrate mounting surfaces 252 and 253 extend in a direction orthogonal to the length and breadth, and are formed with a step in the front-rear direction. Standing portions 254 erected from the substrate mounting surface 252 are integrally formed on the upper edge portion and the lower edge portion of the substrate mounting surface 252, respectively. The main controller 271 is disposed on the horizontally long substrate mounting surface 252 and the sound lamp controller 272 is disposed on the vertically long substrate mounting surface 253. At this time, the upper and lower sides of main controller 271 are supported by upright portions 254. The sound lamp control device 172 is fixed to the board mounting surface 253 with screws or the like at a plurality of locations.

  Here, as shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the substrate mounting surface 252 is formed with horizontally elongated through holes 256 at two positions on the left and right. On the other hand, the substrate box 273 of the main control device 271 is provided with rotationally-operated fixtures 277 at two positions on the left and right sides of the back surface thereof. When the main controller 271 is mounted on the board mounting surface 252, the main controller 271 is placed so that the fixing tool 277 is inserted into the through hole 256 of the board mounting surface 252, and the fixing tool 277 is placed in this state. The main control device 271 is locked by the turning operation. Therefore, the main control device 271 cannot be removed unless the lock 277 is unlocked from the back side of the first control board unit 201, so that a deterrent effect such as board removal is obtained.

  In addition, in the mount 251, a shielding part 257 for shielding an opening leading to the back space of the substrate mounting surface 252 is provided below the main substrate mounting surface 252. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent a hand or the like from being inserted into the back surface of the mounting base 251 from below the board mounting surface 252 so that the locked state of the fixture 277 cannot be illegally released. Further, when the first control board unit 201 is mounted on the back surface of the pachinko machine 10, the upper portion of the unit 201 is covered with the back pack unit 203, so that it is also prevented that a hand or the like is inserted into the back surface of the mounting base 251. The locked state of the fixture 277 cannot be illegally released.

  As described above, the first control board unit 201 cannot be removed unless the back pack unit 203 is opened at a predetermined angle or larger, or the unit 203 is not removed. The back pack unit 203 cannot be opened unless the main body frame 12 is opened with respect to the outer frame 11 by key operation. That is, if the main body frame 12 cannot be opened, the first control board unit 201 cannot be rotated or removed as a result, and the main controller 271 cannot be removed. Therefore, unauthorized replacement or theft of the main controller 271 can be effectively prevented.

  The main control device 271 is arranged on the near side when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the sound lamp control device 272 is arranged on the back side. In this case, since the substrate mounting surfaces 252 and 253 are formed with steps in the front-rear direction, the control devices 271 and 272 are mounted in a state where the main controller 271 and the sound lamp controller 272 are mounted on the substrate mounting surfaces 252 and 253. Are placed one after the other. That is, as can be seen in FIG. 14 and the like, the main controller 271 is arranged in a state where a part thereof (about 1/3 in this embodiment) is floated. Therefore, it is possible to extend the sound lamp control device 272 to a region overlapping with the main control device 271, and, from another viewpoint, it is possible to extend the main control device 271 to a region overlapping with the sound lamp control device 272. Even within the limited size of the pachinko machine 10, it is possible to satisfactorily cope with the increase in size of the control boards 271 and 272, and the control devices 271 and 272 can be installed efficiently. Further, in a state where the first control board unit 201 is mounted on the game board 30, a space is secured behind the board mounting surface 252, and the variable winning device 32 and its electric wiring can be installed without difficulty. Note that lattice-like ribs 258 are provided on the back surface of the substrate mounting surface 252 to enhance the support strength of the main controller 271.

  A pair of upper and lower retaining pins 261 is provided on the left end surface of the mounting base 251, and the first control board unit 201 can be rotated with respect to the game board 30 by attaching the retaining pins 261 to the bearing fitting 231. Cantilevered so that it can move. A pair of upper and lower nai latches 262 are provided at the right end portion of the mounting base 251 as fasteners to be fitted into the fastening holes 232. A long hole 263 in which the locking claw piece 233 is locked is provided at the upper end portion of the mounting base 251. Therefore, the first control board unit 201 is fixed to the game board 30 by fitting the nail latch 262 into the tightened hole 232 and locking the locking claw piece 233 in the long hole 263. It should be noted that the bearing fitting 231 and the latch pin 261 are in the support shaft portion M1, the fastening hole 232 and the ny latch 262 are in the fastening portion M2, and the locking claw piece 233 and the long hole 263 are in the locking claw portion M3. Each corresponds.

  Next, the configuration of the second control board unit 202 will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 is a front view of the second control board unit 202, FIG. 18 is a perspective view of the unit 202, and FIG. 19 is an exploded perspective view of the unit 202.

  The second control board unit 202 has a horizontally long mounting base 301 on which a payout control device 311, a firing control device 312, a power supply device 313 and a card unit connection board 314 are mounted. The payout control device 311 and the launch control device 312 are provided with a control board including a central control CPU, a ROM, a RAM, various ports, and the like. The payout control board of the payout control device 311 controls the payout of prize balls and rental balls. The launch motor 229 is controlled by the launch control board of the launch controller 312 in accordance with the operation of the game ball launch handle 18 by the player. In addition, a predetermined power supply voltage required by various control devices or the like is generated and output by the power supply board of the power supply device 313. The card unit connection board 314 is electrically connected to the ball lending operation unit 120 on the front surface of the pachinko machine and a card unit (not shown). It is. Note that the card unit connection board 314 is not necessary in a cash machine in which game balls are rented directly from the ball lending device or the like to the upper plate without using a card unit.

  The payout control device 311, the firing control device 312, the power supply device 313, and the card unit connection substrate 314 are respectively configured to be accommodated in substrate boxes 315, 316, 317, and 318 made of a transparent resin material or the like. In particular, in the payout control device 311, as with the main control device 271, the substrate box 315 constituting the enclosing means includes a box base and a box cover, which are connected to each other so as not to be opened by a sealing unit 319 as a sealing means, As a result, the substrate box 315 is sealed. The payout control device 311 is provided with a state return switch 321. For example, when the state return switch 321 is pressed when a payout error occurs, such as a ball clogging of a payout motor, which will be described later, the payout motor is rotated forward and reverse so that the ball clogging is eliminated (return to the normal state). It has become. The power supply device 313 is provided with a RAM erase switch 323. This pachinko machine 10 has a backup function for various data, and even if a power failure occurs, it retains the state at the time of the power failure, and returns to the state at the time of the power failure at the time of recovery from the power failure (power recovery). It can be done. Therefore, for example, when the power supply is turned off in the normal procedure as in the case of the game hall being closed, the state before the turn-off is stored and held. However, if the power is turned on while pressing the RAM erase switch 323, the RAM data is initialized. It is like that.

  The mounting base 301 is made of, for example, a colorless and transparent resin molded product, and a flat board mounting surface 302 is provided on the surface thereof. On the board mounting surface 302, the firing control device 312, the power supply device 313, and the card unit connection board 314 are mounted side by side and fixed with screws or the like. A substantially flat pedestal plate 303 is placed on the substrate box 317 of the power supply device 313, and a payout control device 311 is mounted on the pedestal plate 303 and fixed with screws or the like. Since the pedestal plate 303 is interposed between the payout control device 311 and the power supply device 313, for example, in order to install a metal plate for noise removal, the metal plate or the like may be attached to the pedestal plate 303, and noise countermeasures are simple. Can be realized.

  The mounting base 301 is provided with a pair of upper and lower retaining pins 305 at the right end when viewed from the rear of the pachinko machine 10, and the second control board unit is inserted into the bearing portion 237 from above. 202 is cantilevered so as to be rotatable with respect to the main body frame 12. A pair of upper and lower nail latches 306 are provided as fasteners at the left end of the mounting base 301, and the second control board unit 202 is fixed to the main body frame 12 by fitting the nail latch 306 into the tightened hole 239. The bearing portion 237 and the latch pin 305 correspond to the support shaft portion M4, and the fastened hole 239 and the ny latch 306 correspond to the fastening portion M5, respectively.

  Next, the configuration of the back pack unit 203 will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 is a front view of the back pack unit 203, and FIG. 21 is an exploded perspective view of the back pack unit 203. FIG. 22 is an exploded perspective view of the tank rail.

  The back pack unit 203 is configured by integrating a back pack 351 and a game ball payout mechanism 352. The back pack 351 is integrally formed of, for example, a synthetic resin such as ABS resin, and includes a substantially flat base portion 353 and a protective cover portion 354 that protrudes rearward from the pachinko machine 10 and has a horizontally long substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. The protective cover 354 has a shape in which the left and right side surfaces and the upper surface are closed and only the lower surface is opened, and has a size sufficient to surround at least the variable display unit 35. However, in this embodiment, the above-described sound lamp control device 272 is also enclosed. A large number of ventilation holes 354 a are provided on the back surface of the protective cover portion 354. The vent holes 354a are each formed in a long hole shape, and the respective vent holes 354a are provided adjacent to each other at relatively close positions. Therefore, the back surface of the back pack 351 can be easily opened by cutting the resin portion between the adjacent vent holes 354a. That is, a predetermined test or the like can be easily performed by cutting the resin portion between the vent holes 354a and exposing the display control device 214 and the like inside the resin portion.

  On the base portion 353 of the back pack 351, a payout mechanism portion 352 is disposed so as to bypass the protective cover portion 354. That is, a tank 355 that opens upward is provided at the top of the back pack 351, and game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are sequentially replenished to the tank 355. Below the tank 355, for example, tank rails 356 having two rows (two rows) of spherical passages and gently inclined toward the downstream side are connected. The tank rails 356 extend in the vertical direction on the downstream side. A case rail 357 is connected. The payout device 358 is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 357, and the payout motor 358a is driven by the control of the payout control device 311 so that a required number of game balls are paid out appropriately. The game balls paid out from the payout device 358 are supplied to the upper plate 23 and the like through the payout passage 359 and the like. Although not shown, a tank ball absence sensor that detects the presence or absence of a game ball supplied from the tank 355 or the tank rail 356 is provided upstream of the case rail 357. The payout device 358 is provided with a payout rotation sensor that detects the rotation of the payout motor 358a and a payout count switch that counts the number of game balls to be paid out.

  A vibrator 360 for applying vibration to the tank rail 356 is attached to the tank rail 356. Vibrator 360 is unitized by a vibrator motor and a synthetic resin case that accommodates the vibrator motor, and is attached to tank rail 356 by two legs 360a. Therefore, if a ball clogging occurs near the tank rail 356, the vibrator 360 is driven to eliminate the ball clogging.

  The structure of the tank rail 356 will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 22, the tank rail 356 has a rail body 361 having a long bowl shape opened upward. A spherical ball receiving portion 362 is formed in the upstream portion of the rail main body 361 so that the game ball dropped from the tank 355 by the ball receiving portion 362 is smoothly taken into the rail main body 361. The rail body 361 is provided with a partition wall 363 extending in the longitudinal direction, so that the game balls are divided into two hands by the partition wall 363. The two ball passages partitioned by the partition wall 363 are slightly wider than the diameter of the game ball. On the bottom surface of each ball passage partitioned by the partition wall 363, one or two ridges 364 are provided, and an opening 365 for dropping dust is provided on the side of the ridge 364. Yes. The rail body 361 is provided with a rectifying plate 367 so as to cover the ceiling portion of the downstream half. The rectifying plate 367 has a bowed shape so as to limit the height of the ball passage in the tank rail 356 toward the downstream side, and a convex portion 368 extending in the longitudinal direction is formed on the lower surface thereof. Thereby, each game ball flowing in the tank rail 356 finally flows out downstream without being stacked up and down. Therefore, even if a large amount of game balls flow into the tank rail 356, the game balls are prevented from being bitten and the ball clogging in the tank rail 356 is difficult to occur. The rail main body 361 is formed of a black conductive polycarbonate resin to prevent electrification, while the rectifying plate 367 is formed of a transparent polycarbonate resin so that a ball clogging can be visually confirmed. The rectifying plate 367 is detachably provided, and by removing the rectifying plate 367, maintenance in the tank rail 356 can be easily performed. A manual stopper 369 for preventing the game ball from flowing down is attached to the current plate 367.

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

  The discharge mechanism 352 from the tank 355 to the discharge passage 359 is formed of a conductive synthetic resin material such as a conductive polycarbonate resin, and is grounded at a part thereof. Thereby, generation | occurrence | production of the noise by charging of a game ball is suppressed.

  The back pack 351 is provided with a frame external terminal plate 390 on the upper right portion thereof. The frame external terminal plate 390 has an output terminal for outputting a signal when a game ball is insufficient in the tank 355 and the tank rail 356, an output terminal for outputting a signal every time a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out, An output terminal for outputting a signal each time a number of game balls are lent, an output terminal for outputting a signal when the main body frame 12 is opened, and an output terminal for outputting a signal when the front door frame 13 is opened are provided. . And the signal regarding the state of a frame side is output with respect to the management control apparatus of the game hall side through these output terminals. Note that an output terminal for outputting a signal every time a predetermined number of game balls are lent out is not necessary in a so-called cash machine.

  The back pack 351 is provided with a substantially rectangular window 391 adjacent to the frame external terminal plate 390. Therefore, in a state where the back pack unit 103 is attached to the main body frame 12, the board external terminal plate 230 on the back side of the game board 30 is exposed through the window portion 391, and the board external terminal plate 230 remains attached with the back pack unit 103 attached. Can be operated. As described above, the board external terminal plate 230 is attached to the collective board unit 215 in an easily removable state. The external terminal plate 230 can be taken out. A main body frame opening switch 392 for detecting the open state of the main body frame 12 is provided at the upper right portion of the back pack 351. When the main body frame 12 is closed with respect to the outer frame 11, the metal of the switch 392 is provided. The contact is closed and the closing of the main body frame 12 is detected. When the main body frame 12 is opened relative to the outer frame 11, the metal contact is opened and the opening of the main body frame 12 is detected.

  The back pack 351 is provided with a pair of upper and lower latch pins 385 at the right end when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10. The body frame 12 is cantilevered so as to be rotatable. The back pack 351 is provided with a pair of upper and lower nai latches 386 as fasteners at the left end portion, and is provided with a locking hole 387 at the upper end portion. The back pack unit 203 is fixed to the main body frame 12 by rotating the fixing tool 242 after inserting the fixing tool 242 into 387. Further, the back pack unit 203 is also fixed to the main body frame 12 by the fixtures 241 and 243. The bearing portion 238 and the latch pin 385 correspond to the support shaft portion M6, the fastened hole 240 and the ny latch 386 correspond to the fastening portion M7, and the fixture 242 and the locking hole 387 correspond to the locking portion M8, respectively. To do. Further, the fixture 243 corresponds to the locking portion M9.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described based on the block diagram of FIG.

  The main controller 271 is equipped with a CPU 501 as a one-chip microcomputer that is an arithmetic unit. The CPU 501 includes a ROM 502 that stores various control programs executed by the CPU 501 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 502 is executed. A RAM 503 and various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are incorporated.

  The RAM 503 is configured to retain (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 313 even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off. The RAM 503 temporarily stores various data and the like. In addition to the memory and area for this purpose, a backup area 503a is provided.

  The backup area 503a stores values such as a stack pointer, each register, and I / O when the power is shut down (including when a power failure occurs, the same applies hereinafter) when the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The area of the pachinko machine 10 can be restored to the state before the power cut-off based on the information in the backup area 503a when the power is turned on (including power-on due to power failure cancellation). Yes. Writing to the backup area 503a is executed when the power is shut off by NMI interrupt processing (see FIG. 37), and restoration of each value written to the backup area 503a is executed in the main processing (see FIG. 26) when power is turned on. Note that the power failure signal SG1 from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 501 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The NMI interrupt process as a process is immediately executed.

  An input / output port 505 is connected to the CPU 501 of the main control device 271 via a bus line 504 including an address bus and a data bus. A RAM erase switch circuit 543, a payout control device 311 (to be described later), a switch group (not shown), and the like are connected to the input side of the main control device 271. On the other hand, on the output side of the main control device 271, a payout control device 311, a display control device 214, a large winning opening solenoid for opening or closing the open / close doors of the variable winning devices 32a and 32b, and the like are connected. In addition, an LED lamp switch disposed in the first specific lamp unit 47 and an LED lamp switch disposed in the second specific lamp unit 48 are also connected. Accordingly, the first specific lamp unit 47 and the second specific lamp unit 48 are directly controlled by the main controller 271.

  The payout control device 311 controls payout of prize balls and rental balls by a payout motor 358a. The CPU 511 that is an arithmetic unit includes a ROM 512 that stores a control program executed by the CPU 511, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 513 that is used as a work memory or the like.

  The RAM 513 of the payout control device 311 is configured to hold (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 313 even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut off, like the RAM 503 of the main control device 271. The RAM 513 is provided with a backup area 513a in addition to a memory and an area for temporarily storing various data.

  The backup area 513a is an area for storing the stack pointer, registers, I / O, and other values when the power is cut off when the power is cut off due to a power failure or the like. Based on the information in the backup area 513a, the state of the pachinko machine 10 can be restored to the state before the power is shut off. Writing to the backup area 513a is executed when the power is shut off by the NMI interrupt processing, and restoration of each value written to the backup area 513a is executed in the main processing when the power is turned on. As with the CPU 501 of the main controller 271, the power failure signal SG1 is input from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 to the NMI terminal of the CPU 511 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The NMI interrupt process is immediately executed.

  An input / output port 515 is connected to the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 via a bus line 514 including an address bus and a data bus. A RAM erase switch circuit 543, a main control device 271, a firing control device 312, a payout motor 358a, and the like are connected to the input / output port 515, respectively.

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

  The display control device 214 controls the variation display of the first symbol (special symbol) on the symbol display device 41 and the jackpot moving image under the jackpot state. The display control device 214 includes a CPU 521, a ROM (program ROM) 522, a work RAM 523, a video RAM 524, a character ROM 525, an image controller 526, an input port 527, two output ports 528 and 529, and a bus line. 530 and 531. The input side of the input port 527 is connected to the output side of the main controller 271, and the output side of the input port 527 is connected to the CPU 521, program ROM 522, work RAM 523, and image controller 526 and output via the bus line 530. Port 528 is connected. An audio lamp control device 272 is connected to the output side of the output port 528. An output port 529 is connected to the image controller 526 via a bus line 531, and a symbol display device 41 is connected to the output side of the output port 529.

  The CPU 521 of the display control device 214 controls the display of the symbol display device 41 based on various commands such as the symbol display command transmitted from the main control device 271. The program ROM 522 is a memory for storing various control programs executed by the CPU 521 and fixed value data such as various moving image data displayed under the big hit state, and the work RAM 523 is used when the CPU 521 executes various programs. This is a memory for temporarily storing work data and flags to be processed.

  The video RAM 524 is a memory for storing display data displayed on the symbol display device 41, and the display content of the symbol display device 41 is changed by rewriting the contents of the video RAM 524. The character ROM 525 is a memory for storing character data such as symbols displayed on the symbol display device 41. The image controller 526 adjusts the timings of the CPU 521, the video RAM 524, and the output port 529 to intervene in reading and writing data, and reads display data stored in the video RAM 524 from the character ROM 525 at a predetermined timing to display a symbol. It is displayed on the device 41.

  The power supply device 313 includes a power supply unit 541 for supplying power to each unit of the pachinko machine 10, a power failure monitoring circuit 542 for monitoring power interruption due to a power failure, and a RAM erase switch circuit 543 connected to the RAM erase switch 323. And. The power supply unit 541 supplies necessary operation power to the main control device 271 and the payout control device 311 through a power supply path (not shown). As its outline, the power supply unit 541 takes in an AC 24 volt power supply supplied from the outside, and generates a + 12V power supply for driving various switches and motors, a + 5V power supply for logic, a backup power supply for RAM backup, and the like. Then, these + 12V power supply, + 5V power supply and backup power supply are supplied to the main control device 271 and the payout control device 311. Note that operation power (+12 V power, +5 V power, etc.) is supplied to the launch control device 312 via the payout control device 311.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 542 is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal SG1 to each NMI terminal of the CPU 501 of the main control device 271 and the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 542 monitors the DC stable voltage of 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 541, and determines that a power failure (power shutdown) occurs when this voltage is less than 22 volts. The power failure signal SG1 is output to the main controller 271 and the payout controller 311. By the output of the power failure signal SG1, the main controller 271 and the payout controller 311 recognize the occurrence of the power failure and execute the NMI interrupt process. The power supply unit 541 outputs the output of 5 volts, which is the drive voltage of the control system, to a normal value for a time sufficient to execute the NMI interrupt processing even after the DC stable voltage of 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts. Configured to maintain. Therefore, the main control device 271 and the payout control device 311 can normally execute and complete the NMI interrupt processing.

  The RAM erase switch circuit 543 receives a switch signal of the RAM erase switch 323, and outputs a RAM erase signal SG2 for clearing backup data of the main controller 271 and the payout controller 311 in accordance with the state of the switch 323. It is. When the RAM erase switch 323 is pressed, the RAM erase switch circuit 543 outputs a RAM erase signal SG2 to the main controller 271 and the payout controller 311. Thereby, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on while the RAM erase switch 323 is pressed, the data in the respective backup areas 503a and 513a is cleared in the main controller 271 and the payout controller 311.

  Here, the display contents of the symbol display device 41 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the symbol display device, three symbol columns of left, middle, and right are set. Each symbol row is composed of, for example, a main symbol with numbers “0” to “9” and a sub-symbol made of, for example, a diamond-shaped picture. Each main symbol and sub-design constitute a first symbol. In each symbol row, main symbols are arranged in ascending or descending order of numbers, and sub symbols are arranged between the main symbols. That is, each symbol row is provided with a total of 20 first symbols of 10 main symbols and 10 sub symbols. In this case, the main symbols to which the numbers “0”, “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “8”, “9” are attached correspond to “high probability symbols”. When a jackpot occurs with a high probability symbol, the gaming state shifts to a jackpot state, and then shifts to a high probability state as a privilege gaming state. In addition, the main symbols with the numbers “2”, “4”, and “6” correspond to “low probability symbols”, and when a big hit occurs in the low probability symbols, the big hit state is entered, After the big hit state ends, the normal state is entered without going to the high probability state. The high probability state means a state in which the jackpot probability thereafter increases as an added value after the end of the jackpot state, a so-called probabilistic state, and the normal state (low probability state) is a game that is not such a high probability state. State. Further, in the first specific lamp unit 47, red is displayed in the case of a probable jackpot that shifts to a high probability state after the jackpot state ends, and green is displayed in the case of a normal jackpot that shifts to a normal state after the jackpot state ends. .

  On the symbol display device 41, 20 first symbols are variably displayed so as to scroll from top to bottom with periodicity for each symbol row. In particular, the numbers of the main symbols appear in descending order in the left symbol row, and the numbers of the main symbols appear in ascending order in the middle symbol row and the right symbol row. The symbol display device 41 is configured to display the upper, middle, and lower three first symbols for each symbol row. Accordingly, the symbol display device 41 displays a total of nine first symbols of 3 rows × 3 columns. The symbol display device 41 has five effective lines, that is, an upper line L1, a middle line L2, a lower line L3, a right rising line L4, and a left rising line L5. Then, the variable display stops in the order of the left symbol row → the right symbol row → the middle symbol row, and at the time of the stop, a combination of jackpot symbols (in this embodiment, the same main symbol combination) is placed on one of the effective lines. If it arranges, the jackpot animation will be displayed as a jackpot occurrence.

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

  In the present embodiment, the CPU 501 in the main control device 271 uses various counter information in the game to make a jackpot lottery, set the emission color of the first specific lamp unit 47, set the symbol display of the symbol display device 41, and each For example, as shown in FIG. 25, the jackpot random number counter C1 used for the jackpot lottery and the jackpot type are used to determine the number of times the variable winning devices 32a and 32b are opened. A jackpot type counter C2 to be used, a reach random number counter C3 used for reach lottery when the symbol display device 41 is moved and fluctuated, and an opening / closing mode counter C4 used to set the number of times the variable winning devices 32a and 32b are opened. The random number initial value counter CINI used for setting the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the variation pattern selection of the symbol display device 41 The first variation type counter CS1 to be used, the second variation type counter CS2 that determines the period for switching the color displayed on the first specific lamp unit 47, and the outlier symbols of the left column, the middle column, and the right column The left, middle, and right outlier counters CL, CM, and CR used for setting are used.

  Among these, the counters C1 to C4, CINI, CS1, and CS2 are loop counters that add 1 to the previous value every time they are updated and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value. Further, the out symbol counters CL, CM, CR are configured such that register values are added using an R register (refresh register) in the CPU 501, and as a result, numerical values change randomly. Each counter is updated at short time intervals, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 503. The RAM 503 is provided with a holding ball storage area composed of one execution area and four holding areas (holding first to fourth areas). In each of these areas, a game ball to the operation port 33 is provided. The values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the open / close mode counter C4 are stored in time series according to the winning history.

  For details of each counter, the jackpot random number counter C1 is configured such that, for example, 1 is sequentially added within a range of 0 to 676, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 676), it returns to 0. In particular, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the jackpot random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 676), and is updated once for each timer interruption and is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of normal processing. The jackpot random number counter C1 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in the present embodiment) and stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the operating port 33. Two types of values of random numbers that are jackpots are set in a low probability state and a high probability state, and the number of random number values that are jackpots in the low probability state is 2, and the values thereof are “337,673”. The number of random numbers that are jackpots under a high probability state is 10, and the values are “67, 131, 199, 269, 337, 401, 463, 523, 601 and 661”.

  The jackpot type counter C2 is incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 49, and reaches a maximum value (that is, 49) and then returns to 0. In this embodiment, the jackpot type counter C2 determines whether or not to shift to the high probability state after the jackpot state ends. For example, C2 = 0 to 34 is a high probability state after the jackpot state ends. C2 = 35 to 49 corresponds to a normal jackpot that shifts to a normal state after the jackpot state ends. The jackpot type counter C2 also determines the symbol combination when the first symbol stops changing and the position at which the symbol combination is stopped. In other words, in the present embodiment, five effective lines are set in the symbol display device 41, and ten types of specific symbols (main symbols) are set. Therefore, all patterns are set by 50 counter values. Will be. When C2 = 0 to 34, that is, when the probability variation is a big hit, the combination of the high probability symbols and the position where the combination of the high probability symbols is stopped are uniquely determined. On the other hand, when C2 = 35 to 49, that is, when it is a normal big hit, the combination of the low probability symbols and the position at which the combination of the low probability symbols is stopped are uniquely determined. The big hit type counter C2 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in the present embodiment) and stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the operation port 33.

  For example, the reach random number counter C3 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 238, for example, and reaches a maximum value (that is, 238) and then returns to 0. In the present embodiment, the reach random number counter C3 determines that the final stop symbol after the occurrence of the reach is shifted by one shift before and after the reach symbol, and the final stop symbol after the occurrence of the reach. “Reach other than front / rear off” that stops other than before and after the reach symbol and “completely out” that does not occur reach are selected by lottery. For example, C3 = 0, 1 corresponds to front / rear outreach and C3 = 2 21 corresponds to reach other than front / rear disengagement, and C3 = 22 to 238 corresponds to complete disengagement. Note that the reach lottery may be set individually according to the game state, the number of activated balls at the start of change, and the like. The reach random number counter C3 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in this embodiment), and stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the operation port 33.

  For example, the opening / closing mode counter C4 is incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 104, for example, and reaches a maximum value (that is, 104) and then returns to 0. As described above, in this embodiment, two types of variable winning devices 32a and 32b having different payout balls are provided. Then, the opening / closing mode counter C4 determines the number of times each variable winning device 32a, 32b is opened. This is a device for giving a change to the number of prize balls to be paid out under the jackpot state, and is a device for not uniquely relating the combination of jackpot symbols and the number of prize balls to be paid out under the jackpot state. The open / close mode counter C4 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in this embodiment), and stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the operating port 33.

  The first variation type counter CS1 is, for example, incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 198, and reaches a maximum value (that is, 198) and then returns to 0. The second variation type counter CS2 includes, for example, Within the range of 0 to 240, 1 is added in order, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 240), it returns to 0. The first variation type counter CS1 determines the display mode of the symbol display device 41, such as so-called normal reach, super reach, premium reach, etc., the first symbol reach type and other rough symbol variation modes, and the second variation type counter CS2 The switching display time is determined as a period for switching the color displayed on the first specific lamp unit 47. The switching display time corresponds to the variation time of the first symbol that is variably displayed on the symbol display device 41. Therefore, by the second variation type counter CS2, the elapsed time (in other words, the number of variation symbols) until the final stop symbol (in the present embodiment) stops after reaching occurs in the symbol display device 41, etc. A detailed design variation mode is also determined. That is, by combining these two variation type counters CS1 and CS2, it is possible to easily realize a wide variety of variation patterns of the first symbol. Both variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are updated once every time a normal process to be described later is executed once, and are repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the normal process. Then, the buffer values of both variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are acquired at the time of determining the variation pattern at the start of switching of the color displayed on the first specific lamp unit 47 and at the start of variation of the first symbol.

  The left, middle and right off symbol counters CL, CM, CR determine the stop symbol of the left row 1 symbol, the middle row 1 symbol, and the right row 1 symbol when the big hit lottery is missed. In each column, any one of the 20 first symbols is displayed in combination with the main symbol and the sub symbol, so 20 counter values (0 to 19) are prepared for each. The left, upper, middle and lower symbols are determined by the out symbol counter CL, the upper, middle and lower symbols are determined by the out symbol counter CM, and the right symbol column is determined by the out symbol counter CR. The top, middle and bottom symbols are determined.

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

  In addition, the magnitude | size and range of each counter are only examples, and can be changed arbitrarily. However, if importance is attached to irregularity, it is desirable that the jackpot random number counter C1, the reach random number counter C3, and the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are all different prime numbers and are not synchronized in any case. Although not shown, the second specific lamp random number counter C5 is used for the lottery of the second specific lamp unit 48. The second specific lamp counter C5 is configured as a loop counter that, for example, is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 250 and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 250). The second specific ramp random number counter C5 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in this embodiment), and is acquired when it is detected that the game ball has passed through either the left or right through gate 34. The number of random number values to be won is 149, and the range is “5 to 153”.

  Next, each control process executed by the CPU 501 in the main controller 271 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. The processing of the CPU 501 is roughly divided into main processing that is started when the power is turned on, timer interrupt processing that is started periodically (in this embodiment, at a cycle of 2 msec), and power failure to the NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal). There is NMI interrupt processing activated by signal input. For convenience of explanation, first, timer interrupt processing and NMI interrupt processing will be described, and then main processing will be described.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. This process is executed by the CPU 501 of the main controller 271 every 2 msec, for example.

  In FIG. 35, in step S901, various winning switch reading processes are executed. That is, the state of various switches (except for the RAM erase switch 323) connected to the main controller 271 is read, and the state of the switch is determined and the detection information (winning detection information) is stored.

  Thereafter, in step S902, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (676 in this embodiment). Then, the update value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503. In subsequent step S903, the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the open / close mode counter C4 are updated. Specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the open / close mode counter C4 are each incremented by 1 and their counter values are maximum values (in the present embodiment, 676, 49, 238, 104), each is cleared to 0. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C4 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503.

  Thereafter, in step S904, a start winning process associated with winning in the operating port 33 is executed. This start winning process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 36. In step S1001, whether or not the game ball has won the start opening 33 (start winning prize) is determined based on the detection information of the operation opening switch 224. When it is determined that the game ball has won the operating port 33, in the subsequent step S1002, the number N of the operation reserved balls of the first specific lamp unit 47 and the symbol display device 41 is less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment). It is determined whether or not there is. The process proceeds to step S1003 on the condition that there is a winning at the operation port 33 and the number N of activated balls is <4, and the number N of activated balls is incremented by one. In the subsequent step S1004, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3 and the open / close mode counter C4 updated in the step S903 are used as the first area among the free storage areas of the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503. To store. Then, after the start winning process, the CPU 501 once ends the timer interrupt process.

  When the game ball wins the operating opening 33 (starting winning), the display of the first symbol on the symbol display device 41 is started accordingly, but after the winning winning, the first symbol is changed and the symbol is changed. There is a restriction that a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) must elapse before stopping. Therefore, in the start winning process, when the start winning is confirmed, a timer for measuring the elapsed time after the start winning is set after each counter value storing process (step S1004). Specifically, since the start winning process is executed at a cycle of 2 msec, for example, in order to measure an elapsed time of 5 seconds, a numerical value “2500” is set in the timer, and the timer value is incremented by 1 for each start winning process. Subtract. This timer value is stored and managed in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 together with the values of the respective counters C1 to C4. Then, when setting the variation pattern of the first symbol, which will be described later, the timer value is referred to, and the variation pattern is set according to the remaining time (so that the symbol variation is stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed). .

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the NMI interrupt process. This process is executed by the CPU 501 of the main controller 271 when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. By this NMI interruption, the state of the main controller 271 at the time of power-off is stored in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503. That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal SG1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 to the NMI terminal of the CPU 501 in the main controller 271 and the CPU 501 interrupts the control being executed. To start NMI interrupt processing. The NMI interrupt processing program of FIG. 37 is stored in the ROM 502 of the main controller 271. For a predetermined time after the power failure signal SG1 is output, power is supplied from the power supply unit 541 so that the processing of the main controller 271 can be executed, and the NMI interrupt processing is executed within the predetermined time.

  In the NMI interrupt processing, the used register is saved in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503 in step S1101, and the value of the stack pointer is stored in the backup area 503a in the subsequent step S1102. Further, in step S1103, the power-off occurrence information is set in the backup area 503a, and in step S1104, a power-off notification command indicating that the power has been cut off is transmitted to another control device. In step S1105, a RAM determination value is calculated and stored in the backup area 503a. The RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of the RAM 503. In step S1106, RAM access is prohibited. After that, an infinite loop is entered in preparation for the case where the power supply is completely shut down and processing cannot be executed.

  The above NMI interrupt processing is similarly executed in the payout control device 311, and the state of the payout control device 311 when the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like is stored in the backup area 513 a of the RAM 513 by the NMI interrupt. Similarly, power is supplied from the power supply unit 541 so that the processing of the payout control device 311 can be executed for a predetermined time after the power failure signal SG1 is output. That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal SG1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 to the NMI terminal of the CPU 511 in the payout controller 311 and the CPU 511 interrupts the control being executed. The NMI interrupt process of FIG. 37 is started. The contents are the same as described above, except that the power-off notification command is not transmitted in step S1104.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of a main process executed by the CPU 501 in the main control device 271, and this main process is started with a reset at power-on.

  In the main process, in step S101, an initial setting process associated with power-on is executed. Specifically, in order to set a predetermined value in the stack pointer and wait for the sub-side control devices (audio lamp control device 272, payout control device 311, etc.) to become operable, for example, Wait processing is performed for about 1 second. In step S102, a payout permission command is transmitted to the payout control device 311, and in step S103, RAM access is permitted.

  Thereafter, data backup processing is executed for the RAM 503 in the CPU 501. That is, in step S104, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 323 provided in the power supply device 313 is pressed, and in subsequent step S105, it is determined whether or not the information on occurrence of power shutdown is set in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503. To do. In step S106, a RAM determination value is calculated. In subsequent step S107, it is determined whether or not the RAM determination value matches the RAM determination value stored when the power is turned off, that is, the validity of the backup. The RAM determination value is a checksum value at a work area address of the RAM 503, for example. Note that it is possible to determine the effectiveness of backup based on whether or not the keywords written in a predetermined area of the RAM 503 are correctly stored.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, when RAM data is initialized when the power is turned on, for example, at the start of business in a hall, the power is turned on while pressing the RAM erase switch 323. Therefore, if the RAM erase switch 323 is pressed, the process proceeds to the RAM initialization process (steps S114 to S116). Similarly, when the information on occurrence of power shutdown is not set, or when a backup abnormality is confirmed by the RAM determination value (checksum value or the like), the process proceeds to the initialization process of the RAM 503 (steps S114 to S116). . That is, in step S114, the used area of the RAM 503 is cleared to 0, and in the subsequent step S115, initialization processing of the RAM 503 is executed. In step S116, interrupt permission is set, and the process proceeds to normal processing described later.

  On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 323 has not been pressed, the power-off occurrence information is set, and the RAM judgment value (checksum value, etc.) is normal, the condition at the time of power recovery Execute the process (process when the power supply is restored). That is, in step S108, the stack pointer before power-off is restored, and in step S109, information on occurrence of power-off is cleared. In step S110, a command for returning the sub-side control device to the gaming state at the time of power-off is transmitted, and in step S111, the used register is returned from the backup area 503a of the RAM 503. In steps S112 and S113, the interrupt permission / non-permission is returned to the state before the power shutdown, and then the address before the power shutdown is returned.

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

  In the normal process, in step S201, output data such as a command updated in the previous process is transmitted to each control device on the sub side. Specifically, the presence / absence of winning detection information is determined, and if there is winning detection information, a winning ball payout command corresponding to the number of acquired game balls is transmitted to the payout control device 311. In addition, a stop symbol command, a variation pattern command, a final stop command, and the like are transmitted to the display controller 214 when the symbol display device 41 displays the variation of the first symbol. In addition, after the start of the fluctuation of the first symbol, one each time in the normal process in order of the fluctuation pattern command → the left symbol row stop symbol command → the middle symbol row stop symbol command → the right symbol row stop symbol command The command is sent once every 4 msec), and the final stop command is sent at the timing when the fluctuation time elapses. Further, a state transition command is transmitted upon transition to the jackpot state, and an opening command and a closing command are transmitted to the display control device 214 in accordance with the opening / closing of the variable winning devices 32a and 32b.

  Next, in step S202, the both variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are updated. Specifically, both the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are incremented by 1, and when the counter values reach the maximum value (198, 240 in the present embodiment), the respective values are cleared to 0. Then, the update values of both variation type counters CS 1 and CS 2 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503. In the subsequent step S203, the outlier symbol counters CL, CM, CR of the left symbol row, the middle symbol row, and the right symbol row are updated.

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

  Thereafter, in step S306, it is determined whether or not the combination of the updated off symbol counters CL, CM, and CR is a jackpot symbol combination. If the symbol combination is a jackpot symbol combination, the process is terminated. If it is not a jackpot symbol combination, it is determined in step S307 whether or not it is a reach symbol combination, and if it is a reach symbol combination, it is further determined in step S308 whether or not it is a front-rear reach. To do. If the off symbol counters CL, CM, and CR are combinations of front and rear outreach, the process proceeds to step S309, and the combination of out symbol symbols CL, CM, and CR at that time is stored in the front and rear outreach symbol buffer of the RAM 503. If the out symbol counters CL, CM, CR are a combination of reach other than front / back off, the process proceeds to step S310, and the combination of the out symbol counters CL, CM, CR at that time is stored in the reach symbol buffer other than front / back out of RAM 503. . If the combination of outlier symbol counters CL, CM, CR is not a jackpot symbol combination and not a reach symbol combination (when both steps S306 and S307 are NO), this is a combination of outlier symbol counters CL, CM, CR In this case, the process proceeds to step S 311, and the combination of the off symbol counters CL, CM, and CR at that time is stored in the complete off symbol buffer of the RAM 503.

  After the update process of the off symbol counters CL, CM, CR, in step S204 in FIG. 27, the prize ball counting signal and the payout abnormality signal received from the payout control device 311 are read. Thereafter, in step S205, a first specific lamp unit control process for switching the color displayed on the first specific lamp unit 47 is executed. By the first specific lamp unit control process, the big hit determination, the on / off control of the light source switch of the LED lamp disposed in the first specific lamp unit 47, and the like are performed. In the first specific lamp unit control process, the symbol display device 41 also sets the variable display of the first symbol. However, details of the first specific lamp unit control process will be described later.

  Thereafter, in step S206, a game state transition process for shifting the game state is executed. Although details will be described later, the gaming state transitions to a jackpot state or a high probability state by this gaming state transition process.

  In step S207, a second specific lamp unit control process for performing a process of switching the color displayed on the second specific lamp unit 48 is executed. Briefly, on the condition that the game ball has passed through the through gate 34, the value of the second specific lamp random number counter C5 is acquired and the color displayed on the second specific lamp unit 48 is switched each time. Is implemented. Then, when the lottery of the color displayed by the value of the second specific lamp random number counter C5 is performed and red is selected, the electric accessory attached to the operation port 33 is released for a predetermined time. Although the description is omitted, the second specific ramp random number counter C5 is also updated by the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. It is like that.

  Thereafter, in step S208, it is determined whether or not the next normal process execution timing has been reached, that is, whether or not a predetermined time (4 msec in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the previous normal process. The random number initial value counter CINI and both variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are repeatedly updated within the remaining time until the next normal processing execution timing (steps S209 and S210). That is, in step S209, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (676 in this embodiment). Then, the update value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503. In step S210, both variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are updated. Specifically, both the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are incremented by 1, and when the counter values reach the maximum value (198, 240 in the present embodiment), the respective values are cleared to 0. Then, the update values of both variation type counters CS 1 and CS 2 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503.

  Here, since the execution time of each process of steps S201 to S207 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal process is not constant and varies. Therefore, by repeatedly updating the random number initial value counter CINI using the remaining time, the random number initial value counter CINI (that is, the initial value of the big hit random number counter C1) can be updated at random. Similarly, Both variation type counters CS1 and CS2 can be updated at random.

  Next, the first specific lamp unit control process of step S205 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  In the first specific lamp unit control process, in step S401, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a jackpot state, and if it is a jackpot state, this process is terminated as it is. When the gaming state is a big hit state, red or green is continuously displayed on the first specific lamp unit 47. If it is not a big hit state, it is determined in step S402 whether or not the first specific lamp unit 47 is being switched and displayed. When the 1st specific lamp part 47 is not in the switching display, it progresses to step S403, and it is discriminate | determined whether the number N of operation reservation balls of the 1st specific lamp part 47 and the symbol display apparatus 41 is larger than zero. And when the number N of operation reservation balls is 0, this processing is ended as it is.

  If the number of active balls N> 0, the process proceeds to step S404. In step S404, 1 is subtracted from the number N of active suspension balls. In step S405, a process for shifting the data stored in the reserved ball storage area is executed. This data shift process is a process of sequentially shifting the data stored in the reserved first to fourth areas of the reserved ball storage area to the execution area side, and the reserved first area → execution area, reserved second area → The data in each area is shifted such as the first hold area, the third hold area → the second hold area, the fourth hold area → the third hold area.

  Thereafter, in step S406, a switching start process for starting switching of the color displayed on the first specific lamp unit 47 is executed. Specifically, the timer is reset in order to determine the switching time of the displayed color, and the switch of the light source currently turned on of the LED lamp disposed in the first specific lamp unit 47 is turned off. Above, the switch of the red light source is turned on. Accordingly, red is displayed on the first specific lamp unit 47. If it is not after the end of the big hit state, the blue light source is turned on before the start of switching display, and if it is after the end of the big hit state, the red light source or the green light source is turned on. ing. In this switching start process, the above process is performed, the value of the second variation type counter CS2 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 503 is confirmed, and the second variation type counter CS2 is checked based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2. 1 The switching display time of the color displayed on the specific lamp unit 47 is determined. It should be noted that the relationship between the numerical value of the second variation type counter CS2 and the displayed switching time of the color is defined in advance by a table or the like.

  Thereafter, in step S407, the first symbol variation start process is executed. Here, the details of the first symbol variation start process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 30. In step S501, whether or not the big hit is based on the value of the big hit random number counter C1 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area. Is determined. Whether or not it is a big hit is determined based on the relation between the big hit random number counter value and the gaming state at that time. As described above, “337,673” is a winning value among the numerical values 0 to 676 of the jackpot random number counter C1 in the low probability state that is the normal state, and “67, 131, 199, in the high probability state. 269, 337, 401, 463, 523, 601 and 661 ”are hit values.

  If it is determined that it is a big hit, the process proceeds to step S502, and a big hit state setting process is performed. The jackpot state setting process is a process of setting the number of times the variable winning devices 32a and 32b are released after shifting to the jackpot state. In the jackpot state setting process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 31, it is first determined in step S601 whether the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area is 34 or less. When the value of the jackpot type counter C2 is 34 or less, it means that a probabilistic jackpot occurs. Accordingly, the probability variation flag is set in step S602, and the probability variation jackpot table is referred to in step S603, and each variable winning device 32a, 32b corresponding to the value of the open / close mode counter C4 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area. Find the number of releases of.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 32 (a), the probability variation jackpot table is a table representing the correspondence between the value of the opening / closing mode counter C4 and the number of times the variable winning devices 32a and 32b are opened under the jackpot state. is there.

  In the present embodiment, five open patterns are set to open the big winning openings of the variable winning devices 32a and 32b under the big hit state. More specifically, as the opening pattern of the winning a prize opening, the opening pattern 1 that opens all 15 rounds of the winning a prize opening (hereinafter referred to as “first winning a prize opening”) of the first variable winning device 32a, and 1 to 3 Opening pattern 2 that opens the first prize winning opening up to 4 to 15 rounds and 1 to 6 rounds while opening the big winning opening (hereinafter referred to as “second winning prize opening”) of the second variable prize winning device 32b until the round. Opening the second grand prize opening and opening the first grand prize opening until the 7th to 15th rounds, and the opening pattern 3 that opens the 1st grand prize opening up to the 1st to 9th rounds and the 1st large up to the 10th to 15th rounds An opening pattern 4 that opens the winning opening and an opening pattern 5 that opens the second winning opening until the 1st to 12th rounds and opens the first winning opening until the 13th to 15th rounds are set.C4 = 0 to 53 corresponds to the opening pattern 1, C4 = 54 to 83 corresponds to the opening pattern 2, C4 = 84 to 95 corresponds to the opening pattern 3, and C4 = 96 to 101 corresponds to the opening pattern 4. And C4 = 102 to 104 corresponds to the open pattern 5. That is, when probability variation jackpots occur, the rate at which the open pattern 1 is selected is approximately 51.4%, the rate at which the open pattern 2 is selected is approximately 28.6%, and the open pattern 3 is selected. The ratio is approximately 11.4%, the ratio at which the open pattern 4 is selected is approximately 5.7%, and the ratio at which the open pattern 5 is selected is approximately 2.9%. Therefore, when the probability big hit occurs, the open pattern 1 is most easily selected.

  In the subsequent step S604, the number of times to open the second big winning opening determined from the probability variation jackpot table is set in the release counter OC, and this process is terminated. For example, when the value of the opening / closing mode counter C4 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area is 77, the corresponding content of the probability variation jackpot table is the release pattern 2. In the opening pattern 2, since the second big prize opening is opened three times, 3 is set in the opening counter OC.

  On the other hand, if the value of the jackpot type counter C2 is larger than 34 in step S601, it means that a normal jackpot occurs. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S605, and the number of times of opening of each big winning opening corresponding to the value of the opening / closing mode counter C4 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area is obtained by referring to the normal jackpot table. The normal jackpot table is a table representing the correspondence between the value of the opening / closing mode counter C4 and the number of times each jackpot is opened under the jackpot state, as in the probability variation jackpot table. As shown in FIG. 32B, in the normal jackpot table, C4 = 0 to 13 corresponds to the opening pattern 1, C4 = 14 to 27 corresponds to the opening pattern 2, and C4 = 28 to 41 corresponds to the opening pattern 3. C4 = 42 to 55 corresponds to the opening pattern 4 and C4 = 56 to 104 corresponds to the opening pattern 5. That is, when a big jackpot usually occurs, the open patterns 1 to 4 are selected equally at a rate of about 13.3 percent, and the open pattern 5 is selected at a rate of about 46.7 percent. Therefore, when the big jackpot usually occurs, the open pattern 5 is most easily selected, unlike the case where the probability variation jackpot occurs.

  In the subsequent step S606, the number of times of opening the second big winning opening determined from the normal jackpot table is set in the opening counter OC, and this processing is ended. For example, when the value of the opening / closing mode counter C4 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area is 77, the corresponding content of the normal jackpot table is the release pattern 5. In the opening pattern 5, the second big prize opening is opened 12 times, so 12 is set in the opening counter OC.

  Following the jackpot state setting process, in step S503, a symbol corresponding to the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area, that is, a table not showing the jackpot symbol (value and symbol of the jackpot type counter C2). And the symbol is set as a stop symbol command. At this time, the numbers 0 to 49 of the jackpot type counter C2 correspond to any of the 50 jackpot symbols on all five active lines, and any one of the 50 jackpot symbols is set in the stop symbol command. Is done.

  Next, in step S504, the variation pattern of the first symbol until it stops at the jackpot symbol is determined, and the variation pattern is set in the variation pattern command. At this time, the values of the two variation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 503 are confirmed, and the reach type such as normal reach, super reach, premium reach, etc. based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1 and others An approximate symbol variation mode is determined, and the elapsed time (in other words, the number of variation symbols) until the final stop symbol (in the present embodiment) stops after the occurrence of reach based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2. ), Etc., to determine a finer pattern variation mode. The relationship between the numerical value of the first variation type counter CS1 and the reach pattern and the relationship between the numerical value of the second variation type counter CS2 and the stop symbol time are respectively defined in advance by a table or the like. However, as described above, the switching display time of the color displayed on the first specific lamp unit 47 is determined by the value of the second variation type counter CS2. Therefore, the table that defines the relationship between the numerical value of the second variation type counter CS2 and the stop symbol time includes the numerical value of the second variation type counter CS2 and the color switching display time displayed on the first specific lamp unit 47. It is associated with a table that defines the relationship. The same applies to the setting of the fluctuation pattern in the case of performing front / rear out of reach display, reach display other than front / rear out, and complete out of display described later.

  If it is determined in step S501 that it is not a big hit, it is determined in step S505 whether or not a reach has occurred based on the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area. In the case of the above, in step S506, it is determined whether or not the front / rear reach is based on the value of the reach random number counter C3. In the present embodiment, the value of the reach random number counter C3 is any one of 0 to 238, of which “0, 1” corresponds to the out-of-front reach and “2-21” corresponds to the reach other than the back-and-forth out- “22 to 238” corresponds to no reach (complete detachment).

  When the front / rear outreach occurs, the process proceeds to step S507, and the left, middle, and right outreach symbol counters CL, CM, and CR stored in the front / rear outreach symbol buffer of the RAM 503 are set as stop symbol commands. Also, in step S508, a variation pattern for front / rear out of reach display is determined, and the variation pattern is set as a variation pattern command. At this time, as in step S504, the values of the two variation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 503 are confirmed, and the normal reach, super reach, and premium are determined based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1. The reach type such as reach and other rough symbol variation modes are determined, and the elapsed time until the final stop symbol (medium symbol in the present embodiment) stops after the occurrence of reach based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2. (In other words, the number of variation symbols) and the like, a more detailed symbol variation mode is determined.

  If a reach other than front / rear out occurs, the process proceeds to step S509, and the left, middle, and right out of symbol counters CL, CM, CR stored in the reach symbol buffer other than front / rear out of RAM 503 are set as stop symbol commands. To do. In step S510, a variation pattern for reach display other than front / rear deviation is determined, and the variation pattern is set as a variation pattern command. At this time, the variation pattern is determined based on the values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 503, as in step S504 and the like.

  If it is neither big hit nor reach, the process proceeds to step S511, and the left, middle, and right out symbol counters CL, CM, and CR stored in the complete out symbol buffer of the RAM 503 are set as stop symbol commands. In step S512, a variation pattern for complete out-of-range display is determined, and the variation pattern is set as a variation pattern command. At this time, the variation pattern is determined based on the values of both variation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 503, as in step S504 and the like. As described above, when the setting of the symbol stop command and the variation pattern command is completed at the time of jackpot, when the reach occurs, or when the reach does not occur, this processing is terminated.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 29, if step S402 is YES, that is, if the color displayed on the first specific lamp unit 47 is being switched, the process proceeds to step S408, where it is determined whether the switching display time has elapsed. To do. As described above, the color switching display time displayed on the first specific lamp unit 47 is set in advance, and when this switching display time has elapsed, an affirmative determination is made in step S408. If it is determined in step S408 that the switching display time has not elapsed, display color switching processing is executed in step S409. By this display color switching process, the switch of each light source is on / off controlled, and the color displayed on the first specific lamp unit 47 is switched. Specifically, it is determined whether the timer reset in the switching start process has passed a predetermined time (for example, 1 sec). If the predetermined time has passed, the light source switch that is currently on is turned off. After the control, a preset flag is confirmed, a predetermined light source is turned on based on the flag, and a flag is set and erased. Two types of flags, such as a first flag and a second flag, are set. The light source to be turned on next is determined by the states of these two types of flags. For example, when the first flag is 0 and the second flag is 1, the switch of the green light source is turned on, and the second flag is erased (both flags are in a 0 state). When both flags are 0, the blue light source switch is turned on, and the first flag is set (the first flag is 1 and the second flag is 0). Further, when the first flag is 1 and the second flag is 0, the switch of the red light source is turned on, the first flag is erased, and the second flag is set (the first flag is 0, The second flag becomes 1). In the switching start process, the first flag is set to 0 and the second flag is set to 1 after the switch of the red light source is turned on. As a result, the color displayed on the first specific lamp unit 47 is changed in the order of red, green, and blue, and the switching of the colors in the order is repeated. On the other hand, if the predetermined time has not elapsed, the process is terminated without performing on / off control of the light source switch.

  If it is determined in step S408 that the switching display time has elapsed, a switching end process is executed in step S410. This switching end process is a process for determining in which color the switching of the color displayed on the first specific lamp unit 47 is finally stopped and turning on the light source of the determined color. Specifically, first, the switch of the light source that is currently turned on is turned off. After that, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 503 are checked again, and if the probable jackpot occurs in the game time, the red light source switch is turned on. When a big jackpot usually occurs in the game time, the green light source switch is turned on. When no big jackpot occurs in the game time, the blue light source switch is turned on. Thereby, the color according to each game result will be displayed on the 1st specific lamp part 47. FIG. Note that. The display color set here is maintained until the next switching start process. After this switching end processing is performed, in S411, the final stop command set for determining the stop symbol is set, and then this processing is ended.

  The stop symbol command, the fluctuation pattern command, the final stop command, and the like set in the first specific lamp unit control process are output to the display control device 214 in the external output process in the normal process of FIG. 27 described above. The display control device 214 determines detailed display contents such as a symbol variation mode based on these commands, and directly controls the display of the symbol display device 41. Thereby, the change display of a symbol is performed on the display screen of the symbol display device 41.

  Next, the gaming state transition process of step S206 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S701, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a jackpot state. If it is not a jackpot state, the process proceeds to step S702, and it is determined whether or not the jackpot fluctuation that is finally stopped with the combination of jackpot symbols has ended. Specifically, the determination is made based on the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area and the elapse of the switching display time. If the big hit variation has not ended, the processing is terminated as it is. If the big hit variation has ended, the big hit state start processing shown in steps S703 to S705 is performed. In the big hit state start process, 15 is set to the round counter RC provided in the RAM 503 in step S703. The round counter RC is a counter for counting the number of times any one of the big winning openings is opened. Thereafter, in step S704, 5000 (that is, 10 seconds) is set in a timer for measuring the opening / closing timing for opening and closing one of the big winning openings, and in the subsequent step S705, a state transition command is set and the process is terminated. Here, the state transition command is transmitted to the display control device 214. Upon receiving the command, the display control device 214 recognizes which opening pattern is performed, and starts display control to display an opening video indicating that the game has shifted to the big hit state on the symbol display device 41. To do. The set timer value is decremented by 1 every time the timer interrupt process is performed, that is, every 2 msec.

  On the other hand, if the gaming state is a big win state in step S701, the process proceeds to step S706, and a big prize opening / closing process for opening or closing each big prize opening is performed.

  In the special prize opening / closing process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 34, first, in step S801, it is determined whether or not the special prize opening is open. Specifically, this determination is made based on the excitation state of each large winning opening solenoid. If none of the big winning openings is open, it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter RC is 0 in step S802 and whether or not the value of the timer is 0 in step S803. When the value of the round counter RC is 0 or when the value of the timer is not 0, this process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when the value of the round counter RC is not 0 and the value of the timer is 0, the process proceeds to step S804, and it is determined whether or not the value of the release counter OC is not 0. If the value of the open counter OC is not 0, the process proceeds to step S805, and the special winning opening solenoid of the second variable winning device 32b is energized to open the second special winning opening. If the value of the open counter OC is 0, the process proceeds to step S806, and the big prize opening solenoid of the first variable prize winning device 32a is energized to open the first big prize opening. Thereafter, 14750 (that is, 29.5 seconds) is set in the timer in step S807, and an open command is set in step S808, and this process is terminated. As a result, one of the big winning openings is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds. Here, the release command is transmitted to the display control device 214. Upon receiving the command, the display control device 214 recognizes that one of the big winning mouths has been opened, and causes the symbol display device 41 to display an open video suggesting the big winning mouth to be opened in the next round. Display control is started accordingly.

  In step S801, if one of the big winning mouths is open, the process proceeds to step S809, and it is determined whether or not the timer value is zero. If the value of the timer is not 0, it is further determined in step S810 whether or not 10 game balls have been won in the open big winning opening based on the detection results of the count switches 223a and 223b. If the value of the timer is not 0 and ten game balls have not been won in the open big prize opening, this means that the big prize opening closing condition is not satisfied, and thus this process is terminated. . On the other hand, when the value of the timer is 0 or when 10 game balls are won in the open big winning opening, it means that the big winning opening closing condition is satisfied, and therefore, it is released in step S811. The value of the counter OC is decremented by 1, and in step S812, the corresponding big prize opening solenoid is set in a non-excited state to close the open big prize opening. Incidentally, if the value of the open counter OC is 0 before the subtraction, the open big prize opening is closed in step S812 without performing the subtraction process in step S811. In subsequent step S813, 1 is subtracted from the value of the round counter RC, and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter RC is 0 in step S814. If the value of the round counter RC is not 0, 1000 (ie 2 seconds) is set in the timer in step S815, and if the value of the round counter RC is 0, 5000 (ie 10 seconds) is set in the timer in step S816. ) Is set. Thereafter, a close command is set in step S817, and this process is terminated. Here, the close command is transmitted to the display control device 214. Upon receiving the command, the display control device 214 recognizes that one round has ended, for example, a pre-opening video that teaches the number of rounds for the next time, or an ending video that indicates that the jackpot state has ended Is started to be displayed on the symbol display device 41.

  After the big prize opening / closing process, it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter RC is 0 in step S707 and whether or not the value of the timer is 0 in step S708. If at least one of the values of the round counter RC or the timer is not 0, this processing is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the values of the round counter RC and the timer are 0, the process advances to step S709 to perform a big hit state end process for ending the big win state. Therefore, under the big hit state, the consecutive opening of the big winning opening is allowed for the number of times set in the round counter RC (that is, 15 times).

  After the big hit state end process is performed, a state transition process is performed in steps S710 to S712. That is, in step S710, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set. If the probability variation flag is set, it means that a probability variation jackpot has occurred, so the process proceeds to step S711, and a high-probability state transition process is performed in which the gaming state thereafter is a high-probability state. . If the probability variation flag is not set, it means that a normal jackpot has occurred. Therefore, in step S712, a normal state transition process is performed in which the subsequent gaming state is set to a low probability state, and this process is terminated. .

  Here, the relationship between the color switching mode displayed on the first specific lamp unit 47 and the symbol variation display on the symbol display device 41 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 38A shows the display status of the left, middle, and right symbols of the symbol display device 41 and the status of whether or not the color switching display displayed on the first specific lamp unit 47 is being performed. 38 (b) shows the detailed status of the color switching control displayed on the first specific lamp unit 47. FIG. Note that FIG. 38 shows a pattern in which a jackpot does not occur in the previous game round and a probability variation jackpot occurs in the current game round, but in the other patterns, only the first and last displayed colors are different. The basic aspect is the same.

  First, at the timing of t1, the main control device 271 starts switching control of the color displayed on the first specific lamp unit 47 by performing on / off control of the switch of the LED lamp disposed in the first specific lamp unit 47. At the same time, a display command is output to the display control device 214. Then, the display control device 214 controls the display of the symbol display device 41 so as to immediately start the variable display of the left, middle and right symbols on the display screen based on the display command. As a result, the left / middle / right symbol variation and the color switching display displayed on the first specific lamp unit 47 are started simultaneously. Further, at the timing of t1, the main control device 271 determines the color switching display time displayed on the first specific lamp unit 47 based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2. This switching display time corresponds to the time from t1 to t4 in FIG. Thereafter, the display control device 214 independently controls the display of the symbol display device 41, so that the left symbol variation display is stopped at the timing t2, the right symbol variation display is stopped at a predetermined interval, and the t3 The change display of the middle symbol is stopped at the timing. During this time, the main control device 271 continues the switching control of the color displayed on the first specific lamp unit 47 by turning on and off the switches of the respective light sources of the LED lamps arranged in the first specific lamp unit 47. Is going. Specifically, the first specific lamp unit 47 displays each color for a predetermined time in the order of red, green, and blue, and the color displayed in that order is repeatedly switched. Then, at the timing of t4, the main controller 271 determines that the switching display time has elapsed, and controls to turn off the green light source switch of the LED lamp disposed in the first specific lamp unit 47, and further to the red light source By turning on the switch, the process of ending the switching of the color displayed on the first specific lamp unit 47 is performed, and a final stop command is output to the display control device 214. Upon receiving this final stop command, the display control device 214 controls the display of the symbol display device 41 so that the left, middle and right symbols are finally stopped and displayed. As a result, the symbol variation display on the display screen of the symbol display device 41 and the color switching display displayed on the first specific lamp unit 47 are completed simultaneously at the timing t4. At the timing t4, a predetermined time has not elapsed since green is displayed on the first specific lamp unit 47. However, since the switching display time has elapsed, the switch of the green light source is turned off without being restricted thereby. The switch of the red light source is turned on. The on state of the switch of the red light source is continued until the next game time.

  Next, payout control executed by the CPU 511 in the payout control device 311 will be described. FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the main process of the payout control apparatus 311. This main process is started upon reset when the power is turned on.

  First, in step S1201, an initial setting process associated with power-on is executed. Specifically, a predetermined value set in advance is set in the stack pointer, and an interrupt mode is set. In step S1202, the process waits until a payout permission command transmitted from main controller 271 is received. When the payout permission command is received, the process advances to step S1203 to permit RAM access, and in step S1204, an external interrupt vector is set.

  Thereafter, a data backup process is executed for the RAM 513 in the CPU 511. That is, in step S1205, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 323 provided in the power supply device 313 is pressed, and in subsequent step S1206, it is determined whether or not the information on occurrence of power shutdown is set in the backup area 513a of the RAM 513. To do. In step S1207, a RAM determination value is calculated. In subsequent step S1208, it is determined whether or not the RAM determination value matches the RAM determination value stored when the power is turned off, that is, the validity of the backup. The RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at a work area address in the RAM 513. Note that it is possible to determine the validity of the backup based on whether or not the keywords written in a predetermined area of the RAM 513 are correctly stored.

  If the RAM erase switch 323 has been pressed, the process proceeds to a RAM initialization process (steps S1215 to S1218). Similarly, when the information on occurrence of power shutdown is not set, or when a backup abnormality is confirmed by a RAM determination value (checksum value or the like), the process proceeds to initialization processing of the RAM 513 (steps S1215 to S1218). . That is, in step S1215, the entire area of the RAM 513 is cleared to 0, and in the subsequent step S1216, initialization processing of the RAM 513 is executed. In step S1217, the CPU peripheral device is initialized, and in step S1218, interrupt permission is set, and the process proceeds to a payout control process described later.

  On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 323 has not been pressed, the power-off occurrence information is set, and the RAM judgment value (checksum value, etc.) is normal, the condition at the time of power recovery Execute the process (process when the power supply is restored). That is, in step S1209, the stack pointer before the power shutdown is restored, and in step S1210, the information on the occurrence of power shutdown is cleared. In step S1211, the CPU peripheral device is initialized, and in step S1212, the register used is restored from the backup area 513a of the RAM 513. Further, in steps S1213 and S1214, the interrupt permission / non-permission is returned to the state before the power shutdown, and then the address before the power shutdown is returned.

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

  In FIG. 40, in step S1301, a command from the main controller 271 is acquired, and the total number of prize balls is stored. In step S1302, the launch control apparatus 312 is set for launch permission. In step S1303, the state return switch 321 is checked, and if it is determined that the state return operation has started, the state return operation is executed.

  Thereafter, in step S1304, setting of the lower plate full state or the lower plate full state is performed according to the change in the state of the lower plate 16. That is, when the lower pan 16 is determined to be full based on the detection signal of the lower pan full switch, when the lower pan is full, the lower pan full state is set, and when the lower pan is not full , Set the lower pan full release state. In step S1305, setting of a tank ball absence state or a tank ball absence release state is executed according to a change in the state of the tank ball. In other words, the tank ball no switch state is determined based on the detection signal of the tank ball no switch, and when there is no tank ball, the setting of the tank ball no state is executed. Perform configuration.

  Thereafter, in step S1306, the presence / absence of a state to be notified is determined, and if there is a state to be notified, the 7-segment LED provided in the payout control device 311 is notified.

  In steps S1307 to S1309, prize ball payout processing is executed. In this case, if the prize ball is not payable and the total number of prize balls stored in step S1301 is not 0 (both NO in steps S1307 and S1308), the process proceeds to step S1309, and a prize to be described later shown in FIG. Start the ball control process. If the prize ball is not paid out or the total number of prize balls is 0 (YES in any of steps S1307 and S1308), the process proceeds to the lending / paying process in steps S1310 to S1312.

  In the lending process, if the lending is not disabled and a lending request is received from the card unit (NO in step S1310, YES in S1311), the process proceeds to step S1312, and is shown in FIG. The ball rental control process described later is started. Further, if a rental ball cannot be dispensed or a rental ball dispensing request has not been received (YES in step S1310 or NO in S1311), the subsequent ball removal process is executed.

  In step S1313, the state return switch 321 is checked to execute the ball removal process by driving the payout motor 358a on the condition that the ball removal disabled state is not set and the ball removal operation is not started. In the subsequent step S1314, the control of the vibrator 360 (vibration motor control) is executed on condition that the ball is clogged. Thereafter, the process returns to the top of the payout control process.

  Here, in the prize ball control process shown in FIG. 41, in step S1401, the payout motor 358a is driven to execute the prize ball payout. In the subsequent step S1402, it is determined from the detection result of the dispensing rotation sensor whether the rotation of the dispensing motor 358a is normal. If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is not normal, the process advances to step S1403 to drive the payout motor 358a to execute a retry process and execute a stop process of the payout motor 358a, and then return to the payout control process in FIG.

  If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal, the process proceeds to step S1404, and whether or not the game ball is normally counted is determined based on the detection result of the payout count switch. If the game ball count is not normal, the process advances to step S1405 to drive the payout motor 358a to execute a retry process and execute a stop process of the payout motor 358a, and then returns to the payout control process of FIG.

  If the game ball count is normal, the process advances to step S1406 to determine whether or not the game ball count by the payout count switch has reached the total number of prize balls and the payout has been completed. If the payout has been completed, a stop process of the payout motor 358a is executed in step S1407, and then the process returns to the payout control process of FIG.

  In the ball lending control process shown in FIG. 42, in step S1501, the payout motor 358a is driven to pay out a lending ball. In the subsequent step S1502, whether the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal is determined based on the detection result of the payout rotation sensor. If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is not normal, the process advances to step S1503 to drive the payout motor 358a to execute a retry process and stop the payout motor 358a, and then return to the payout control process of FIG.

  If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal, the process advances to step S1504 to determine whether or not the game ball is normally counted based on the detection result of the payout count switch. If the game ball count is not normal, the process advances to step S1505 to drive the payout motor 358a to execute a retry process and execute a stop process of the payout motor 358a, and then return to the payout control process of FIG.

  Further, if the game ball count is normal, the process proceeds to step S1506, and it is determined whether or not the game ball count by the payout count switch has reached a predetermined number of rented balls (25) and the payout is completed. If the payout has been completed, a stop process for the payout motor 358a is executed in step S1507, and then the process returns to the payout control process in FIG.

  Next, a specific procedure of the jackpot display process performed by the display control device 214 after the gaming state has shifted to the jackpot state will be outlined. FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing a jackpot display process executed by the CPU 521 in the display control device 214. The display control device 214 performs display control of the symbol display device 41 while processing various commands transmitted from the main control device 271 according to the procedure shown in FIG.

  First, in step S1601, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a jackpot state. If it is not a big hit state, it is determined in step S1602 whether or not a state transition command has been received. If it has not been received, this process is terminated. In addition, when the state transition command is received in step S1602, it means that the gaming state has transitioned to the jackpot state. Therefore, in step S1603, the contents of the state transition command, more specifically, the release performed under the jackpot state. The pattern is stored in the work RAM 523. In the subsequent step S1604, 1 is set in the display round counter HRC provided in the work RAM 523. The display round counter HRC is a counter for counting the number of times any one of the big winning openings is opened. After that, in step S1605, an opening moving image display process is started to display an opening moving image that teaches that the game has shifted to the big hit state or that each winning prize opening / closing is performed up to 15 rounds, and the present processing is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S1601 that the gaming state is a jackpot state, it is determined in step S1606 whether an open command has been received. If an opening command is received, it means that any of the big winning openings has been opened. In such a case, the release pattern stored in the work RAM 523 is confirmed in step S1607, and the value of the display round counter HRC is confirmed in step S1608. In step S1609, the moving image table stored in the program ROM 522 is referred to, and an open moving image to be displayed on the symbol display device 41 is derived based on the opening pattern and the value of the display round counter HRC. Here, as shown in FIG. 44, the moving image table defines the correspondence between the opening pattern performed under the big hit state and the opening moving image displayed in each round (that is, each value of the display round counter HRC). It is a table. For example, when the opening pattern 1 that opens the first big prize opening is performed in all 15 rounds, the opening moving image a is set to be displayed as an opening moving image of each round. In addition, when the opening pattern 2 is performed in which the second grand prize opening is opened until the 1st to 3rd rounds and the first grand prize opening is opened until the 4th to 15th rounds, the opening video b is set as a 1 round opening video. Open movie a is set to be displayed as an open movie after 4 rounds, so that d is displayed as an open movie of 2 rounds, and open movie f is displayed as an open movie of 3 rounds. Thereafter, in step S1610, an open moving image display process is started to display the corresponding open moving image, and the present process ends.

  The CPU 521 starts various arithmetic processes such as generating an internal command for the image controller 526 in the open moving image display process. The internal command is a command for designating a series of display effects from the start to the end of the open movie, and a necessary internal command is generated each time based on information stored in the work RAM 523. As a result, the image controller 526 performs a drawing process according to a command (internal command) from the CPU 521 and causes the symbol display device 41 to display an open moving image. At this time, the CPU 521 transmits a control command for driving voices and lamps to the voice lamp control device 272 in synchronization with the display effects at each time. Thereby, the sound lamp control device 272 drives sounds and lamps in accordance with the control command from the CPU 521. Note that when the open command is received, the display of the open moving image is continued under the cooperation of the CPU 521 and the image controller 526 until the close command is received thereafter. Meanwhile, the CPU 521 performs the control of the image controller 526 and the jackpot display process shown in FIG. 43 in parallel. The control in the sound lamp control device 272 is the same.

  Here, an outline of internal commands generated by the display control device 214 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 45 is a schematic diagram showing the basic structure of internal commands stored in program ROM 522. When the CPU 521 of the display control device 214 receives the release command from the main control device 271, the CPU 521 determines an internal command based on the moving image table and sequentially outputs the moving image control data included in the internal command.

  In FIG. 45, the internal command video control data includes background display data, character display data, sound effect data, lamp data, and video data. Each data is sequentially output at a specified timing. The output of each data is continued until a close command is received. In such a case, the background display data, the character display data, and the moving image data are output to the image controller 526, and the corresponding background and character are displayed on the display screen each time based on the background display data and the character display data. In addition, based on the moving image data, the corresponding open moving image is displayed on the display screen in accordance with the prescribed time rule. In addition, the sound effect data and the lamp data are output to the sound lamp control device 272, and an auxiliary effect using sounds and lamps is appropriately performed based on each data. The pachinko machine 10 is configured to display eight types of open moving images, and the program ROM 522 stores moving image control data corresponding to each open moving image in advance. That is, the program ROM 522 stores eight types of moving image control data for displaying an open moving image during one round.

  Next, what kind of display is actually performed in the open moving image processing by the display control device 214 will be described with a specific example. FIG. 46 is a diagram showing a main part of various open moving images displayed on the symbol display device 41 when the special winning opening is opened.

  As shown in FIG. 46 (a), in the open movie a, a young character who stands on the surfboard and enjoys riding on the wave swell while skillfully balancing is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 46 (b), in the open movie b, a youth character that loses balance on the surfboard and is thrown into the sea is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 46 (c), in the open movie c, it is displayed that creatures such as jellyfish are swept away in the intense tidal current.

  As shown in FIG. 46 (d), in the open movie d, the tide is gradually calmed and a large school of fish swims freely.

  As shown in FIG. 46 (e), in the open movie e, a young man character who desperately swims is displayed if he / she is not swept through a violent tide.

  As shown in FIG. 46 (f), in the open video f, a youth character who swims toward the sea surface is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 46 (g), in the open movie g, a youth character who can not reach the sea surface and drowns is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 46 (h), in the open video h, a youth character who exerts his / her power over his / her whole body to display his / her seriousness is displayed.

  Returning to the description of the jackpot display process, if an open command has not been received in step S1606, it is determined whether or not a close command has been received in step S1611. If not received, the process ends. To do. On the other hand, when the closing command is received, it means that the big prize opening that has been in the open state has been switched to the closed state, that is, one round has been completed. In such a case, the process of displaying the open moving image (specifically, the moving image control data output process) is terminated in step S1612, and 1 is added to the value of the display round counter HRC in the subsequent step S1613. Thereafter, in step S1614, it is determined whether or not the value of the display round counter HRC is 16. If the display round counter HRC is not 16, it means that 15 rounds have not ended. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S1615, the pre-opening moving image display process is started to display the pre-opening moving image display that tells the player the number of rounds and the like next time, and the present process is terminated. If the display round counter HRC is 16, it means that the 15th round has ended. In step S1616, an ending video display process is started so as to display an ending video that teaches that the jackpot state will end. To end this process.

  Although detailed description is omitted, the opening moving image display process, the pre-opening moving image display process, and the ending moving image display process are also performed in the same manner as the open moving image display process. That is, the program ROM 522 stores in advance moving image control data corresponding to the opening moving image, the opening moving image, and the ending moving image, and the CPU 521 sequentially outputs moving image control data to the image controller 526 in each display process. I do.

  Next, the operation when shifting to the big hit state will be described based on the timing chart of FIG. 47 and a series of display modes of FIG. FIG. 47 shows an operation when the opening pattern 2 is performed. The other opening patterns in the pachinko machine 10 are the same as the opening pattern 2 except that the number of times of opening the second big prize opening is different.

  As shown in FIG. 47, in the jackpot state, the jackpot moving image is displayed from the timing to when the jackpot fluctuation ends to the timing te when the jackpot state ends, and the prize winning opening and closing is performed.

  Specifically, an opening video that teaches that the jackpot state has been reached, the jackpot state continues until the 15th round, and the 1st round winning hole opening is performed at the timing to when the jackpot change ends. Be started. The opening video is displayed for 10 seconds, and the second big prize opening of the first round is performed at the timing r1 when the opening video ends. The second grand prize opening is closed at the timing e1 when the opening time of 29.5 seconds has elapsed or when ten game balls have won. However, since one game ball can be launched every approximately 0.6 seconds, a maximum of 49 game balls can be launched in 29.5 seconds. Accordingly, it is common for the second grand prize opening to be closed after 10 game balls have won without passing through the opening time of 29.5 seconds. In addition, while the second big prize opening of the first round is being opened, the open video b is displayed. That is, as shown in FIG. 48, a youth character that loses balance on the surfboard and is thrown into the sea is displayed.

  From the timing e1 when the second big prize opening is closed, a pre-opening moving image that teaches that the second big prize opening will be displayed is displayed for 2 seconds. Then, at the timing r2 when the pre-opening video ends, the second round second prize opening is performed. While the second round winning opening in the second round is being opened, the open movie d is displayed. That is, as shown in FIG. 48, the tide is gradually calmed and a large swarm of fish is displayed freely.

  From the timing e2 when the second big prize opening is closed, a pre-opening moving image that teaches that the third prize winning opening is performed is displayed for 2 seconds. Then, at the timing r3 when the pre-opening video ends, the third round second big prize opening is performed. While the second grand prize winning opening of the third round is being opened, the open video f is displayed. That is, as shown in FIG. 48, a young character who swims aiming at the sea surface in a gentle tide is displayed.

  From the timing e3 when the second big prize opening is closed, a pre-opening moving image that teaches that the fourth big prize opening will be displayed is displayed for 2 seconds. Then, at the timing r4 when the pre-opening video ends, the 4th round first big prize opening is performed. Similar to the second grand prize opening, the first grand prize opening is closed at the timing e4 when the opening time of 29.5 seconds elapses or when 10 game balls are won. However, in the same way as the second grand prize opening, the first grand prize opening is generally closed with ten game balls being won without passing an opening time of 29.5 seconds. While the first grand prize winning opening of the fourth round is being opened, the open video a is displayed. That is, as shown in FIG. 48, a young character who stands on the surfboard and enjoys riding on the wave swell while skillfully balancing is displayed.

  From the timing e4 when the first grand prize opening is closed, a pre-opening moving image is displayed for 2 seconds, which teaches that the fifth prize winning opening is performed. Then, at the timing r5 when the pre-opening video ends, the 5th round first grand prize opening is performed. While the first big prize opening of the fifth round is being opened, the open video a is displayed as in the fourth round. That is, as shown in FIG. 48, a young character who stands on the surfboard and enjoys riding on the wave swell while skillfully balancing is displayed.

  In this way, in the 4th to 15th rounds, the first grand prize opening is repeatedly opened and closed and the open video a is displayed. Then, at the timing e15 when the first big winning opening in the 15th round is finished, an ending video that teaches that the big hit state is finished is started, and at the timing te after 10 seconds, the ending video is finished and the big hit state is finish.

  In the opening pattern 2, the second grand prize opening is opened to 1 to 3 rounds, and the first grand prize opening is opened to 4 to 15 rounds. As described above, three prize balls are paid out when a game ball is won in the second grand prize opening, and 15 prize balls are paid out when a game ball is won in the first big prize opening. . In addition, since it is common that 10 game balls are won and closed at each grand prize opening, about 30 prize balls are paid out when the second big prize opening is opened, When the first big prize opening is opened, about 150 prize balls are paid out. Therefore, in this pachinko machine 10 provided with two types of variable prize-winning devices 32a and 32b with different prize balls to be paid out, the prize balls to be paid out when shifting to the big hit state depending on the number of times the second big prize opening is opened and closed. The number will fluctuate greatly. That is, about 2250 prize ball payouts are expected in the opening pattern 1, about 1890 prize ball payouts are expected in the opening pattern 2, and about 1530 prize ball payouts are expected in the opening pattern 3. In this case, about 1170 prize ball payouts are expected, and in the open pattern 5, about 810 prize ball payouts are expected. Here, it is possible to more reliably perform the above-mentioned prize ball payout by adopting a configuration in which nails and other members are not arranged between the first variable winning device 32a and the second variable winning device 32b.

  In the case of the opening pattern 2, the 1st to 3rd rounds in which the second grand prize opening is performed are displayed on how the youth character thrown into the sea returns to the sea, and the first grand prize opening is released. In the 4th to 15th rounds, youth characters who enjoy surfing are displayed. The same applies to other open patterns. For example, in the case of open pattern 3 where the second grand prize opening is performed up to 6 rounds, it is 6 rounds how the youth character thrown into the sea returns to the sea surface. A youth character who enjoys surfing after the 7th round is displayed. More specifically, as shown in the moving image table of FIG. 44, the first round shows that the youth character is thrown into the sea, and the second round shows that the young person can not reach the sea level and can drown. The After that, in the third round, a state where the tide is intense is displayed, and in the fourth round, a state where the youth character swims desperately in the intense tide is displayed. In the following 5th round, youth characters who exert their power throughout the body are displayed, in the 6th round, youth characters who swim toward the sea surface are displayed, and after the 7th round, youth characters who enjoy surfing are displayed. . In this way, by associating the opening timing of the first grand prize opening with the display timing of the youth character who enjoys surfing, it is possible to determine from what round the first big prize opening will be opened through the trend of the youth character in the sea. It becomes possible to expect, and it becomes possible to suppress that the game under the big hit state becomes monotonous.

  Furthermore, in the final round in which the second grand prize opening is performed, the open video f is displayed. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to expect the opening of the first big prize opening from the next round through a youth character who swims aiming at the sea surface, and it is possible to suppress the monotonous game under the big hit state It becomes possible. On the other hand, the open video f may also be displayed when the second big prize opening is continuously opened, as in the fourth round of the open pattern 5, for example. In the case of the opening pattern 5, since the opening of the first grand prize opening is performed after the 13th round, this is a device for maintaining a sense of expectation for the opening of the first big winning opening.

  According to the embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

  By providing two types of variable winning devices that differ in the number of prize balls to be paid out when a game ball is won, it is possible to provide variations in the number of times each big winning opening is opened when the game is shifted to the big win state. It is also possible to change the number of prize balls to be paid out based on one big hit state transition. This is because if the first big prize opening is opened, almost 150 prize balls are paid out, but if the second big prize opening is opened, only about 30 prize balls are paid out. . Therefore, in the game under the big hit state, it becomes possible to play the game while expecting which big winning opening is opened every round, and the game under the big hit state is prevented from becoming monotonous. Is possible. Furthermore, even if the configuration is such that only one variable winning device is provided and the number of prize balls to be paid out in each round is changed internally, the number of prize balls to be paid out is changed based on one big hit state transition. It is possible. However, in such a configuration, there is a concern that the player may feel uncomfortable with the change in the number of prize balls to be paid out even though the game balls are won in the same big prize opening. Further, there is a concern that the main control device 271 and the payout control device 311 need to perform a process of changing the number of prize balls to be paid out for each round, and the processing load increases. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, it is only necessary to set the corresponding number of prize balls based on the detection results of the count switches 223a and 223b, so that the processing load on the main control device 271 and the payout control device 311 is prevented from increasing. It becomes possible to do. In addition, since it is possible to tell the player the number of prize balls to be paid out through which of the winning prize openings, there is no fear that the player will feel uncomfortable. Therefore, it becomes possible to suppress the game in the big hit state from becoming monotonous with a relatively simple configuration.

  By adopting a configuration in which 15 rounds are performed when shifting to the jackpot state in the configuration having a plurality of jackpots, it is possible to suitably suppress monotonization of the game in the jackpot state. It is possible to secure the game performance under the jackpot state that the big winning opening is opened 15 times, and to make the player pay attention to how many times the first big winning opening is opened out of 15 times. Because it becomes possible. Certainly, even in a configuration including a plurality of jackpot states in which the number of times of opening of the big winning opening is different, it is possible to suppress monotonous gaming under the jackpot state. However, with such a configuration, there is a concern that the player's willingness to play may be significantly reduced. It is assumed that the player who wants to acquire more game balls will judge each jackpot state based on the jackpot state that is released the most, and if the player moves to the jackpot state where the number of releases is small, the player will not be This is because there is a possibility of having an impression as if it suffered a profit. On the other hand, in the case of this pachinko machine 10, the number of times of opening of the big prize opening is fixed, and the opened big prize opening changes, and even if the second big prize opening is opened, one ball Since it is possible to acquire three prize balls by winning, it is possible to motivate the player to play as many prize balls as possible.

  It is possible to prevent the game under the big hit state from becoming monotonous by adopting a configuration in which the opening video is informed that the grand prize opening will be opened a total of 15 times when shifting to the big hit state. . Even if the second grand prize opening is opened in the first round, it is recognized that the grand prize opening will be opened 14 more times, so the first grand prize opening will be released after the second round. This is because it can be expected to be performed. In addition, by not having to notify the number of opening of each big winning opening at the time of the big hit state, it becomes possible to play the game while expecting that the first big winning opening will be opened in each round. It becomes possible to suppress the game under the state from becoming monotonous.

  By adopting a configuration in which the opening pattern of the big prize opening is determined at the start of the fluctuation, it is possible to suppress the processing load of the main control device 271 from increasing and to suppress the monotonous game under the big hit state. It becomes possible. Under the big hit state, in addition to the process of opening and closing each big winning opening, it is necessary to perform a process of confirming the number of winning game balls, a process of transmitting a prize ball payout command to make a prize ball payout, etc. This is because the processing load applied to the main control device 271 becomes large when it is configured to determine which big winning opening is opened under the big hit state.

  In the big prize opening / closing process, the first big prize opening is opened after the second big prize opening is opened for the number of times set in the opening counter OC, thereby increasing the processing load of the main controller 271. It is possible to prevent the game under the big hit state from becoming monotonous while suppressing the playing. This is because when the configuration is made to determine which big winning opening is to be opened under the jackpot state, the processing load of the main controller 271 under the jackpot state becomes large. In addition, by configuring the second grand prize opening first, how many rounds the first big prize opening will be opened, that is, from what round many prize balls will be paid out? The game of each round can be performed while expecting the game, and the game in the big hit state can be suitably suppressed from becoming monotonous.

  A jackpot symbol displayed on the symbol display device 41 at the end of the jackpot change and a jackpot state by separately providing a jackpot type counter C2 that determines the jackpot symbol and an open / close mode counter C4 that determines the opening pattern of the jackpot It is possible to independently determine the opening pattern of the special winning opening at. As a result, it becomes difficult to predict the opening pattern from the combination of the jackpot symbol that is finally displayed, and even if the combination of the jackpot symbol is stopped, the first big winning opening is opened several times. It is possible to allow the player to play a game while expecting that.

  When a promising jackpot occurs, the opening ratio of the opening pattern 1 where the opening of the first big winning opening is performed in all 15 rounds is configured to be the highest, and when the normal jackpot occurs, the first big winning prize is formed. By configuring the selected ratio of the opening pattern 5 in which the opening of the mouth is performed only for three rounds to be the highest, it is possible to suitably suppress the monotonous game under the big hit state. In the case of a promising jackpot, in addition to the superiority of being a promising jackpot, it is possible to have a sense of expectation that many prize balls will be paid out. This is because it is possible to play a game while strongly expecting that the mouth is opened as much as possible, that is, that an opening pattern other than the opening pattern 5 is selected.

  The main controller 271 is activated by adopting a configuration in which the closing condition is established when 29.5 seconds have elapsed for both the first grand prize winning opening and the second big winning prize winning or 10 game balls have been won. It is possible to reduce the processing load. In addition, even if any of the big winning openings is opened, the player only has to play to win 10 game balls, so the player can easily understand the gameability under the big hit state. It becomes possible to make it.

  By placing the first grand prize opening and the second grand prize opening in a line, the firing strength at which the game ball is launched when the first big prize opening is opened and when the second big prize opening is opened. Since it is not necessary to change the game, it is possible to enjoy the game in the big hit state without forcing the player to perform a special operation.

  Eight types of moving image control data for displaying an open moving image during one round are stored in advance, and one of the eight types of moving image control data is selected when one of the big winning openings is opened. By selecting one video control data and displaying an open video, it is possible to display a big hit video according to each open pattern, and to suppress the monotony of the game under the big hit state It becomes possible. Certainly, even if the moving image control data capable of displaying a series of jackpot moving images is stored for each opening pattern, it is possible to suppress the monotonous game under the jackpot state. However, with such a configuration, the amount of data per moving image control data becomes enormous, and a memory with a large storage capacity is required, or the memory capacity is limited in a memory with a limited storage capacity. Is a concern. Therefore, 8 types of video control data for displaying an open video during one round are stored in advance, and 8 types of video control data are displayed when any of the big winning openings is opened. If a pachinko machine that can set a plurality of release patterns and display a jackpot movie corresponding to each release pattern by selecting one movie control data from the above, the jackpot movie is displayed. It is possible to suppress an increase in the amount of data necessary for displaying the.

  In the round where the 2nd prize opening is performed, it is displayed how the youth character thrown into the sea returns to the sea. In the round where the 1st prize opening is opened, the youth character who enjoys surfing is displayed. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to indicate to the player which big prize opening is open through the open video. Moreover, it is possible to entertain an open video while strongly expecting the player to return to the sea surface, and it is possible to suitably suppress the monotonization of the game under the big hit state.

  In the final round in which the second big prize opening is opened, the open video f is displayed. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible to suggest the timing of changing from the opening of the second grand prize opening to the opening of the first big prize opening, and it is possible to suppress a monotonous game under the big hit state. It becomes possible. In addition, it is expected that the first grand prize opening will be released from the next round through the youth character who swims toward the sea surface, and also expects the youth character who swims toward the sea surface in the opening video of the round. It is possible to entertain the jackpot moving image while making it possible to suitably suppress the monotonous game under the jackpot state.

  Video correspondence data to be output at each round based on the video table, with the correspondence relationship between the opening pattern of each big prize opening performed under the big hit state and the open video to be displayed at each round set in advance in the video table It becomes possible to suppress that the processing load regarding the jackpot display processing increases.

  It is possible to suppress an increase in the amount of data per piece of moving image control data by adopting a configuration capable of displaying an open moving image during one round of moving image control data. Thus, the jackpot video can be diversified.

  In addition, it is not limited to the description content of embodiment mentioned above, For example, you may implement as follows.

  (A) In the above-described embodiment, the configuration including a plurality of large winning holes different in the number of prize balls to be paid out when a game ball is won has been described. However, a configuration including more large winning ports may be used. . For example, when a game ball is won, a first grand prize port from which 15 prize balls are paid out, a second big prize port from which three prize balls are paid out, and a third big prize from which ten prize balls are paid out. It is assumed that there are three types of winning prizes.

  (B) In the above-described embodiment, the first grand prize winning opening and the second big winning prize opening are arranged vertically and close to each other. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. May be. In other words, the first grand prize opening may be arranged above the variable display unit 35, and the second big prize opening may be arranged below the operation port 33. Or it is good also as a structure which arrange | positions a 1st grand prize opening in the left part of the game board 30, and arrange | positions a 2nd big prize opening in the right part of the game board 30. However, in the case of distributing each big winning opening in a distributed manner, for example, where the big winning openings arranged on the symbol display device 41 are opened so that the player can easily understand the game performance under the big hit state. It is desirable to teach.

  (C) In the above embodiment, the number of winning balls when game balls enter the first big winning opening is set to be large, and the number of winning balls when gaming balls enter the second big winning opening is set to be small. A small number of prize balls may be set when a game ball enters the big prize opening, and a large number of prize balls may be set when a game ball enters the second big prize opening. That is, in a configuration in which a plurality of large winning openings are arranged vertically, a configuration may be adopted in which more prize balls are paid out as the large winning opening arranged on the upper side is opened.

  (D) In the above-described embodiment, the description has been given of the configuration in which two types of large winning openings different in the number of prize balls to be paid out and five types of opening patterns are provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and the number of opening patterns Is optional. In the configuration having two types of big prize opening, it is possible to set a maximum of 15 types of opening patterns.

  (E) In the above embodiment, the configuration in which each winning prize opening is opened and closed a total of 15 times when shifting to the jackpot state has been described. Is optional. Moreover, as long as it is the structure which teaches the total frequency | count that each big winning opening is opened and closed, the structure provided with a some total frequency | count of opening and closing may be sufficient.

  (F) In the above embodiment, the open pattern is determined at the start of the variable display. However, the open pattern may be determined at the end of the big hit change, or may be determined before shifting to the big hit state. For example, the same effects as those of the above-described embodiment can be achieved.

  (G) In the embodiment described above, the winning prize opening to be opened in each round as the opening pattern is determined in advance. However, in the case of a configuration having two kinds of winning prize openings, one of the winning prize openings is opened. Needless to say, the same effects as those of the above-described embodiment can be obtained as long as the round to be performed is determined. This is because it is possible to derive a round that unambiguously opens another big prize opening.

  (H) In the above embodiment, a description has been given of a configuration in which the big winning opening to be opened in each round as the opening pattern is set in advance, but the number of rounds to open the second big winning opening is set in the opening counter OC. In the case of the configuration, if only the number of rounds (number of times) in which the second winning prize opening is opened in the 15 rounds is set in the probability variation jackpot table and the normal jackpot table, the same effect as the above embodiment can be obtained. Needless to say. Incidentally, this configuration is the same as the configuration in which the timing for switching the winning prize opening to be opened is set in advance. For example, if 4 is set as the switching timing to open the first grand prize opening from the fourth round, the result is that the number of times of opening the second big prize opening is determined to be 3 times. is there. The same applies to the case where 3 is set as the switching timing to open the first grand prize opening from the fourth round.

  (I) In the above embodiment, eight types of open moving images are stored in advance. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and the type of open moving images stored in advance is arbitrary. That is, if the configuration is such that more than 8 types of open moving images are stored, it is possible to reduce the chance that the same open moving image is displayed under a single jackpot state, and the game under the jackpot state becomes monotonous. This can be suitably suppressed. However, when a large number of types of open moving images are stored, there is a concern that the amount of data increases accordingly.

  (J) In the above embodiment, the correspondence relationship between the opening pattern of each big prize opening performed under the big hit state and the open movie displayed at the time of each round is determined in advance in the movie table, and based on the movie table Although the configuration is such that an open video is derived in each round, a video table may not be provided, and it may be configured to determine which open video is displayed at the start of each round. Even if it is a case where it is set as this structure, it becomes possible to show | play the effect substantially the same as the said embodiment. However, there is a concern about an increase in processing load on the display control device 214 under the big hit state.

  (K) In the above-described embodiment, the moving image control data that can display the open video until one round is completed is provided. However, the open video is displayed until a plurality of rounds are completed. It is good also as a structure provided with the moving image control data which can do. For example, in the case of the above embodiment, there are an opening pattern in which the second grand prize opening is opened and closed three times, an opening pattern that is opened and closed six times, an opening pattern that is opened and closed nine times, and an opening pattern that is opened and closed twelve times. Is set. That is, the timing of switching from the second grand prize opening to the first big prize opening comes every three rounds. Therefore, even with a configuration including moving image control data that can display an open moving image until the end of the third round, while suppressing an increase in the amount of data for displaying the big hit moving image, It is possible to diversify.

  (L) In the above embodiment, the open movie is displayed when the first big prize opening is opened. However, the open movie a may be displayed. However, the open movie a may be provided with a plurality of types of open movies. Needless to say. With such a configuration, it is possible to diversify the open moving image after the opening / closing control of the first grand prize opening is started, and it is possible to suppress the monotonization of the game under the big hit state.

  (M) In the above embodiment, in the round in which the second grand prize opening is performed, how the youth character thrown into the sea returns to the sea surface is displayed as an opening video, and the first grand prize opening is opened. In the round in which the youth character enjoying surfing is displayed as an open movie, the display effect is not limited to such a display effect, and the display effect performed as an open movie is arbitrary. However, it is desirable to display an open video that can indicate the timing at which the first grand prize opening is opened.

  (N) In the above embodiment, eight types of moving image control data for displaying an open moving image are stored in advance during one round, but this configuration is changed. One effect data group (moving image control data) capable of displaying an open movie for 15 rounds is stored in advance, and the effect data group is displayed according to the number of times the second big prize opening is opened (that is, the open pattern). A configuration in which a part is not output and an open moving image corresponding to the opening of the first big prize opening is repeatedly output. Even in such a configuration, a series of effect data groups corresponding to each open pattern is not necessary, and thus it is possible to diversify the jackpot video while suppressing an increase in the amount of data for displaying the jackpot video. It becomes possible.

  (O) In the above embodiment, the opening video is displayed to indicate that the grand prize opening is opened 15 times, but the player grasps that the big prize opening is opened 15 times under the big hit state. If it can be configured, the display timing is arbitrary. For example, it may be configured to display at the timing when the jackpot variation ends, or may be configured to display during the variation of the jackpot variation. Or it is good also as a structure which continues displaying on a part of symbol display apparatus 41 irrespective of a game state or jackpot fluctuation.

  (P) In the above embodiment, the jackpot symbol displayed on the symbol display device 41 at the end of the jackpot change and the opening pattern of each jackpot in the jackpot state are determined independently. The lamp unit 47 and the opening pattern of each special winning opening may be determined in association with each other. This is because even if the first specific lamp unit 47 and the opening pattern are associated with each other, it is difficult for the player to grasp what kind of opening mode is performed.

  (Q) The display control device 214 in the above embodiment recognizes that the gaming state has shifted to the jackpot state based on the state transition command and which opening pattern is performed, and based on the opening command and the closing command. Although the configuration for recognizing the opening / closing of the big prize opening is provided, the configuration is not limited to this configuration as long as the opening / closing of each big winning opening is linked to the display of the symbol display device 41. In addition to these commands, if a configuration is made in which a winning command that means that one gaming ball has won one of the big winning gates is sent to the display control device 214, how many gaming balls have won. Can be displayed on the symbol display device 41.

  (R) In the above-described embodiment, a pachinko machine that shifts to a jackpot state as a special gaming state when a jackpot occurs and then shifts to a high probability state as a second special gaming state has been described. The above configuration may be applied to a gaming machine that does not have a state or a gaming machine that continuously shifts to a plurality of second special gaming states after the special gaming state ends. For example, after the end of the big hit state, the state shifts to the high probability state until the first symbol variation display (switching display of the first specific lamp unit 47) is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, seven times), and the high probability state ends. The first symbol variation display (switching display of the first specific lamp unit 47) is shifted to the switching shortened state until a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times) is performed.

  (S) In the above-described embodiment, the combination of the symbol that has been displayed in the final stop state and the jackpot state to be transferred and the presence or absence of the shift to the high probability state are uniquely associated. It may be. That is, it is good also as a structure which a player cannot recognize from the combination of the 1st symbol by which the last stop display was carried out, and the presence or absence of the transition to the big hit state and high probability state.

  (T) In the above embodiment, the main control device 271 is configured to determine a fine combination of stop symbols, a symbol variation pattern, and a reach effect in the symbol display device 41, but this may be changed. . For example, the main control device 271 may have a configuration in which the display control device 214 determines these without determining a fine combination of stop symbols, a symbol variation pattern, and a reach effect in the symbol display device 41. In this case, the main control device 271 determines whether one of probability variation big hit, normal big hit or no big hit occurs in the game time, and the color switching display time displayed on the first specific lamp unit 47. A display command including “” is output to the display control device 214. Then, the display control device 214 determines a fine combination of stop symbols, a symbol variation pattern, and a reach effect based on the display command from the main controller 271 and displays the symbol variation display within the range of the switching display time. To control. With this configuration, it is possible to further reduce the processing load of the main control device 271 while achieving the effects of the above embodiment.

  (U) In the above embodiment, the first specific lamp unit 47 is disposed above the display screen of the symbol display device 41. However, the first specific lamp unit 47 is disposed at another position. Also good. For example, the 1st specific lamp part 47 may be the structure arrange | positioned in the out port 36 vicinity.

  (V) In the above embodiment, after all the symbols on the display screen of the symbol display device 41 are stopped, the color switching display displayed on the first specific lamp unit 47 ends. The configuration may be such that the switching display of the colors displayed on the first specific lamp unit 47 ends at the same time as all the symbols on the display screen 41 stop.

  (W) In the above-described embodiment, the display of switching the color displayed on the first specific lamp unit 47 is performed by repeatedly displaying the order of red, green, and blue, but this is changed. Also good. For example, the above three colors may be displayed at random.

  (X) In the embodiment described above, the first specific lamp unit 47 is provided separately from the symbol display device 41 that performs variable display of the first symbol. However, the first specific lamp unit 47 may not be provided. Further, the main control device 271 may transmit various commands to the sound lamp control device 272, and the sound lamp control device 272 may control the display control device 214 and the symbol display device 41 based on the received command.

  (Y) In the above-described embodiment, the pachinko machine 10 having a relatively large game area compared to the prior art has been described. It can also be applied to. In addition, other types of pachinko machines different from the above embodiment, such as so-called type 3 pachinko machines that generate a big hit when a game ball enters a specific area of a special device, and other accessories are provided. It can also be applied to pachinko machines such as pachinko machines and pachinko machines that combine these configurations. Furthermore, the present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine equipped with storage storage means for storing and storing a prize ball to be paid out to a player as a virtual game medium.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine as a gaming machine, 11 ... Outer frame, 12 ... Main body frame, 13 ... Front door frame, 30 ... Game board, 32a ... First variable winning device as a variable pitching device, 32b ... Variable pitching device As a second variable winning device 33 as an operation port 35 as a variable display unit 38 as a notch 41 as a symbol display device as a picture display device 47 as a first specific lamp portion as a second display means 48 Second specific lamp section, 50 ... rail unit, 91 ... cylinder lock, 101 ... window section, 214 ... display control device as display control means, 235 ... bearing fitting, 248 ... interlocking rod, 271 ... operation detection means, opening / closing control Main control device comprising means and the like, 311...

Claims (1)

A pattern display device for variably displaying the pattern on the display unit;
An operation detecting means for detecting that the operation condition is satisfied;
Lottery means for performing lottery to determine whether or not to generate a special gaming state advantageous to the player based on the establishment of the operating condition;
Based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the picture is displayed in a variable manner, and when the lottery result of the lottery means is the special gaming state winning, the picture display device is displayed so that the picture stops at the specific picture. Display control means for controlling;
In a gaming machine comprising special game state transition means for transitioning the gaming state to the special gaming state when the lottery result of the lottery means is the special gaming state winning and the variation display of the pattern is finished,
A plurality of variable pitching devices that are provided in the game ball flight area and can be switched between an open state in which the game ball is easy to enter and a closed state in which the game ball is difficult to enter;
When a game ball enters one of the variable ball entry devices, a privilege granting unit that grants a player a different privilege depending on the variable ball entry device;
Opening / closing control for switching to a closed state after the variable pitching device is opened when the gaming state transitions to the special gaming state is performed until the total number of times of opening and closing of each variable pitching device reaches a specific number Control means;
Before the opening / closing control means performs the first opening / closing control in the special gaming state, at least one opening / closing number of the variable pitching devices is determined so that the opening / closing number of the variable pitching devices can be derived. Possible opening and closing frequency determining means
An opening / closing mode setting means for setting the opening / closing mode of the variable pitching device under the special gaming state so that the opening / closing control is performed in order from the variable pitching device with the small privilege to be given based on the determination result of the opening / closing number determining unit. When,
When the gaming state transitions to the special gaming state, it comprises an effect control means for effect controlling the picture display device to perform the special gaming state effect at least until the opening / closing control is performed the specified number of times.
The production control means includes
Effect data storage means for storing a plurality of effect data to be displayed in advance while opening / closing control is performed a specified number of times less than the specified number of times;
Effect data selection means for selecting one effect data from the plurality of effect data based on the setting result of the opening / closing mode setting means each time the opening / closing control means performs the specified number of times of opening / closing control,
Production data output means for causing the picture display device to perform a special gaming state effect corresponding to the production data by outputting the production data selected by the production data selection means to the picture display device. To play.

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