JP2016016092A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine characterized in operation means.SOLUTION: The game machine includes operation means, and a first component. The first component includes at least the operation means. In a first case, a second part in the operation means is located at a position at least higher than a first part in the first component. In a second case, the second part is located at a position at least lower than the first part.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a game machine represented by pachinko machines, slot machines (pachislot machines), and enclosed game machines.

  Conventionally, some game machines such as pachinko machines have an operation means (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-200302 A

  However, the conventional game stand has room for improvement in the operation means.

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

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is a game machine including an operation means and a first part, wherein the first part is a part provided with at least the operation means, In the first case, the second part in the operating means is a part at least higher than the first part in the first part, and the second part is in the second case, It is a site | part in the position at least lower than said 1st site | part, It is characterized by the above-mentioned.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game stand with the characteristic in the operation means can be provided.

It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 from the front side (player side). It is the external view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 of FIG. 1 from the back side. 1 is a schematic front view of a game board 200 as viewed from the front. It is a circuit block diagram of the control part of pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of the present invention. It is an example of the display pattern in the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention, Comprising: (a) shows an example of the stop symbol of special figure 1, (b) shows an example of the stop symbol of special figure 2 (C) shows an example of a stop symbol of a decorative design, (d) is a diagram showing an example of a normal stop display symbol. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main control part main process of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main control part timer interruption process of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows a special figure prefetch process. (A)-(c) is the figure which illustrated the state by which the prefetch result information etc. were memorize | stored in the prefetch result memory | storage part in RAM308. (A)-(c) shows an example of the success / failure determination table used in the success / failure determination process of Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2 in the special figure 1 or special figure 2 lottery process of the main control unit timer interruption process. It is a figure. (A), (b) is the figure which showed the special figure determination table used in order to determine the symbol stopped and displayed after completion | finish of symbol variation. It is the figure which showed an example of the special figure 1 fluctuation | variation display time determination table which determines the fluctuation | variation time of the symbol fluctuation | variation display in special figure 1 fluctuation | variation game. It is the figure which showed an example of the special figure 2 fluctuation | variation display time determination table which determines the fluctuation | variation time of the symbol fluctuation | variation display in special figure 2 fluctuation | variation game. (A) is a flowchart of the main process which CPU404 of the 1st sub control part 400 performs. (B) is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing (strobe interrupt processing) of the first sub-control unit 400. (C) is a flowchart of a timer variable update interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400. (D) is a flowchart of an image control process of the first sub-control unit 400. (A) is a flowchart of the main process which CPU504 of the 2nd sub control part 500 performs. (B) is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500. (C) is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub-control unit 500. (A)-(o) is a figure which shows the specific example of the effect by the display in the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 in order. (P)-(D) is a figure which shows the specific example of the effect by the display in the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 in order after FIG. 16 (a)-(o). (E)-(H) are figures which show the example of the effect by the display in the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 in order, following FIG.17 (p)-(D). (C) '-(J)' is a figure which shows the specific example of the effect by the display in the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 in order following FIG.17 (B). (T) "-(H)" is a figure which shows the specific example of the effect by the display in the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 in order, following FIG.17 (s). (I) "is a figure which shows the specific example of the effect by the display in the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 following FIG.20 (H)". (E) ""-(G) "" is a figure which shows the specific example of the production | presentation by the display in the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 in order, following FIG.20 (D) ". (T)-(B) is a figure which shows the specific example of the effect by the display in the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 in order, following FIG.17 (s). (A)-(f) is a figure which shows the specific example of the production | presentation by the display in the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 and the chance button 136 in order. (A)-(e) is a figure which shows the specific example of the display by the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 and the production | presentation by the chance button 136 in order. (A)-(f) is a figure which shows the specific example of the production | presentation by the display in the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 and the chance button 136 in order. (G) is a figure which shows the example of the production | presentation at the time of accepting button operation before the state which cannot operate the chance button 136 is started from the beginning in the period which accepts button operation. (G) ′ is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect when the button operation is received after the state in which the chance button 136 cannot be operated in the period in which the button operation is received, until the end. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the specific example of the display by the decoration symbol display apparatus 208, and the production | presentation by the chance button 136 in order. (E) '-(f)' is a figure which shows the specific example of the display by the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 and the production | presentation by the chance button 136 in order following FIG.27 (d). (F) "-(g)" is a figure which shows the specific example of the display by the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 and the production | presentation by the chance button 136 in order following FIG.28 (e) '. (A)-(i) is a figure which shows the specific example of the production | presentation by the display in the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 and the chance button 136 in order, following FIG.20 (z) ''. (F) '-(l)' is a figure which shows the specific example of the production | presentation by the display in the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 and the chance button 136 in order following FIG.29 (e). (C)-(g) is a figure which shows the specific example of the display by the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 and the effect by the chance button 136 in order following FIG.29 (b). (D) '-(f)' is a figure which shows the specific example of the display by the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 and the production | presentation by the chance button 136 in order following FIG.31 (c). (G) 'is a figure which shows the specific example of the display by the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 and the production | presentation by the chance button 136 following FIG.31 (f). It is a front view which shows the example of operation | movement of the operation means which concerns on this invention, and a 1st component, Comprising: (a)-(b) is an example which shows the order of the movement of each component at the time of pressing down an operation means. It is a front view which shows the example of operation | movement of the operation means and 1st component which concerns on this invention, Comprising: (a)-(c) is an example which shows the order of a movement of an operation means and a 1st component. It is a front view which shows the example of operation | movement of the operation means which concerns on this invention, and a 1st component, Comprising: (a1)-(a6), (b1)-(b13), (c1)-(a6) is each component's It is an example which shows the order of a movement. Here, an example is shown in which the first component 1702 returns to the original position after movement. It is a front view which shows the example of operation | movement of the operation means which concerns on this invention, Comprising: (a1)-(a6), (b1)-(b3) are examples which show the order of a movement of an operation means. It is a front view which shows the example of operation | movement of the operation means which concerns on this invention, Comprising: (a1)-(a6), (b1)-(b3) are examples which show the order of a movement of an operation means. It is a disassembled perspective view of the chance button 136 which concerns on this invention. FIG. 38 is a perspective view of the chance button unit 700 shown in FIG. 37. It is the side view which looked at each state of chance button unit 700 from the side, and (a) shows the state (default state) which does not perform button operation (operation by a player) and button drive (drive by a motor). (B) is a figure which shows the state which the player pressed down the button, (c) is a figure which shows the state which lowered | hung the button to the lowest position by button drive. It is the side view which looked at each state of chance button unit 700 from the side, (a) is a figure showing the state where shaft part 709a was rotated a little from the default state, and (b) from (a) It is a figure which shows the state which rotated further, (c) is a figure which shows the state further rotated from (b), (d) is a figure which shows the state which lowered | hung the button to the lowest position by button drive. . It is sectional drawing of the chance button unit 700, (a) is AA sectional drawing of Fig.39 (a), (b) is BB sectional drawing of Fig.40 (a), (c) is FIG. It is CC sectional drawing of FIG.40 (b), (d) is DD sectional drawing of FIG.40 (d). It is a figure explaining arrangement | positioning of a harness, (a) is the side view which looked at the chance button unit 700 of a button in a default state from the harness side, (b) is EE sectional drawing of (a). Yes, (c) is a diagram corresponding to (b) in a state where the button is lowered. It is a figure explaining the mechanism which rotationally drives the axial part 709a, and is a plane sectional view of the base member 709. It is a figure explaining arrangement | positioning of LED706a provided in the LED board | substrate 706, (a) is a top view of the state which fixed the LED board 706 to the base member 707, (b) is a top view of the LED board 706. (C) is a bottom view of the LED board 706 fixed to the base member 707, and (d) is a bottom view of the LED board 706. It is a perspective view which shows a mode that the base member 707 and the to-be-driven member 708 are combined. It is a sectional side view explaining the relationship between the through-hole 707b and the screw | thread 708b1, (a) is a figure which shows a default state, (b) is a figure which shows the state which lowered | hung the button by button drive. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a state in which a chance button unit 700 is housed in a chance button mounting unit 701. It is a side view of a chance button attachment unit 701. FIG. 10 is a plan view of a bottom portion 715a of the chance button attachment unit 701. It is a plane sectional view explaining the mechanism which fixes chance button unit 700 stored in chance button attachment unit 701, (a) is a figure showing a non-fixed state, and (b) is a figure showing a fixed state. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the upper part of the chance button attachment unit 701. It is the side view which looked at FIG. 48 from the right. It is a figure which shows another Example which concerns on this invention, (a) is a schematic sectional side view, (b) is a schematic plane sectional view of the 2nd component 2702 of (a). It is a schematic sectional side view which shows another Example based on this invention. It is a figure explaining an example of the slot machine which can apply the present invention.

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

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

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

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

  The main body 104 is a member that is provided inside the outer frame 102 and serves as a longitudinal rectangular gaming machine base body that is rotatably attached to the outer frame 102 via a hinge portion 112. The main body 104 is formed in a frame shape and has a space 114 inside.

  The front frame door 106 is attached to the front surface of the main body 104 on the front side of the pachinko machine 100 so as to be openable and closable with a lock function, and is attached to the front side of the main body 104 via a hinge portion 112 so that the inside of the front frame door 106 is configured. Is a door member having an opening 116. The front frame door 106 is provided with a transparent plate member 118 made of glass or resin at the opening 116, and a speaker 120 and a frame lamp 122 are attached to the front side. A game area 124 is defined by the rear surface of the front frame door 106 and the front surface of the game board 200.

  The door 108 with a ball storage tray is a door member attached to the lower side of the main body 104 on the front surface of the pachinko machine 100 so as to have a lock function and be openable and closable. The ball storage tray-equipped door 108 is capable of storing a plurality of game balls (hereinafter simply referred to as “balls”), and an upper plate 126 provided with a passage for guiding the game balls to the launching device 110. A lower plate 128 that stores game balls that cannot be stored in the upper plate 126, a ball removal button 130 that discharges the game balls stored in the upper plate 126 to the lower plate 128 by the player's operation, A ball discharge lever 132 that discharges game balls stored in the lower plate 128 to a game ball collection container (common name, dollar box) (not shown) by the operation, and a game ball guided to the launching device 110 by the player's operation A ball launching handle 134 for launching the game board 200 into the game area 124, a chance button 136 for changing the production mode of various production devices 206 (see FIG. 3) by the player's operation, and the chance button 1 6 is a chance button lamp 138 for emitting light, a ball lending operation button 140 for instructing ball lending to a card unit (CR unit) (not shown) installed in the game store, and a player's balance of the card unit. A return operation button 142 for giving a return instruction and a ball lending display unit 144 for displaying the balance of the player and the state of the card unit are provided. The chance button 136 is movable by being driven by a drive circuit as will be described in detail later. Moreover, the peripheral part of the chance button 136 among the doors 108 with a ball storage tray is called the peripheral part 108a.

  The chance button 136 is pressed by the player, and the pressing surface (operation surface) is inclined so that the side close to the player is lowered.

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

  The game board 200 has a game area 124 on the front surface, and is detachably attached to the main body 104 using a predetermined fixing member so as to face the space 114 of the main body 104. The game area 124 can be observed from the opening 116 after the game board 200 is mounted on the main body 104.

  FIG. 2 is an external view of the pachinko machine 100 of FIG. 1 viewed from the back side.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the upper part of the back of the pachinko machine 100 has an opening that opens upward, a ball tank 150 for temporarily storing game balls, and a position below the ball tank 150, A tank rail 154 is provided for guiding a sphere falling through a communication hole formed at the bottom of the sphere tank 150 to the dispensing device 152 located on the right side of the back surface.

  The tank rail 154 is also referred to as a twin rail, and is disposed so that, for example, at least a part of the first sub-board 160 overlaps in the front-rear direction. In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, a tank rail 154 that may give noise to the control board is arranged so as to overlap the first sub board 160 in order to save the arrangement area of the members. However, when the tank rail 154 has noise countermeasures, the pachinko machine 100 is not affected by the noise of the first sub-board 160 even if the tank rail 154 and the first sub-board 160 are overlapped. There are cases where it can be reduced. Since the tank rail 154 is provided with noise countermeasures, the side surface of the tank rail 154 can be formed of an insulating transparent member. Thereby, when the tank rail 154 is installed in the pachinko machine 100, the flow of the game ball on the tank rail 154 is visually confirmed through the side surface of the tank rail 154 located on the back side of the pachinko machine 100. You may be able to.

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

  The payout sensor is a sensor for detecting the passage of the game ball sent out by the sprocket. When the game ball is passing, either a high signal or a low signal is passed. Either the high signal or the low signal is output to the payout control unit (payout board 170). The game ball that has passed through the payout sensor is discharged from a discharge port 152a of the payout device 152, passes through a payout passage unit 300 and a discharge port unit 400, which will be described later, and a payout passage 121 disposed on the front side of the pachinko machine 100. The pachinko machine 100 is configured to reach the upper plate 126 from (see FIG. 1), and with this configuration, the pachinko machine 100 pays out a ball to the player.

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

  For example, a volume adjustment switch 192 for adjusting the volume of the speaker 120 is provided on the upper left in the drawing of the second sub board case 166 that houses the second sub board 164. The volume adjustment switch 192 is constituted by a rotary switch, for example.

  The pachinko machine 100 has a relay board 196 on the right side of the ball tank 150 and above the tank rail 154 when viewed from the back side. The relay board 196 is used for electrical connection between the pachinko machine 100 and the hall computer. Since it is not necessary to change the wiring between the pachinko machine 100 and the hall computer when the gaming board 200 is exchanged, the gaming board 200 is exchanged while the main body 104 and the hall computer are connected via the relay board 196. The However, since it is necessary to change the type of signal transmitted from the pachinko machine 100 to the hall computer depending on the model, the pachinko machine 100 is connected to the relay board 196 from the front (front) side of the pachinko machine 100 when the game board 200 is removed. You may be comprised so that the connection condition of can be grasped | ascertained.

  Similarly, it is preferable that the main body 104 be provided with another configuration (for example, a power cord (not shown)) that needs to be connected to the outside.

  The pachinko machine 100 has a power connector 191 on the right side of the relay board 196 when viewed from the back side. A power cord (not shown) is connected to the power connector 191.

  When changing the model of the pachinko machine 100, the game board 200 is replaced. At this time, the main board 156, the first sub board 160, and the second sub control unit 500 may also be replaced. The board 156, the first sub board 160, and the second sub control unit 500 may be provided in the game board 200.

  Further, even when the model of the pachinko machine 100 is changed, the main body 104 may be used as it is without being replaced. At this time, the payout board 170, the launch board 174, and the power supply board 182 also need to be replaced. In some cases, the payout substrate 170, the launch substrate 174, and the power supply substrate 182 may be provided on the main body 104.

  FIG. 3 is a schematic front view of the game board 200 as viewed from the front.

  In the game board 200, an outer rail 202 and an inner rail 204 are arranged, and a game area 124 in which a game ball can roll is defined.

  An effect device 206 is disposed in the approximate center of the game area 124. In this effect device 206, a decorative symbol display device 208 (liquid crystal display device 208) is disposed substantially at the center, and an effect movable body 224 is disposed above the decorative symbol display device 208.

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

  In the upper right part of the game board 200, a normal symbol display device 210, a first special symbol display device 212, a second special symbol display device 214, a normal symbol hold lamp 216, a first special symbol hold lamp 218, A second special symbol holding lamp 220 and a high-probability medium lamp 222 are provided. Hereinafter, the normal symbol may be referred to as “general symbol” and the special symbol may be referred to as “special symbol”.

  In the present embodiment, the fourth symbol is provided as the fourth decorative symbol after the decorative symbol displayed in each of the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display area 208c. This 4th symbol is provided with a 4th symbol 219 for the special figure 1 for the special figure 1 and a 4th symbol 221 for the special figure 2 for the special figure 2, and an effect display area 208d (for example, Display at the bottom. The 4th symbol displays change / stop, for example, black indicates a stop display and gray indicates a change display.

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

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

  In addition, a general prize opening 226, a general figure starting opening 228, a first special figure starting opening 230, a second special figure starting opening 232, and a variable winning opening 234 are arranged around the rendering device 206. Has been established.

  In this embodiment, a plurality of general winning holes 226 are arranged on the game board 200. When a predetermined ball detecting sensor (not shown) detects a ball entering the general winning holes 226 (in the general winning holes 226). In the case of winning, the payout device 152 is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of balls are discharged to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. The player can freely take out the balls discharged to the upper plate 126. With these configurations, the player can pay out the winning balls to the player based on winning.

  The ball that has entered the general winning opening 226 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side. In this embodiment, a ball to be paid out to a player as a consideration for winning is sometimes referred to as a “prize ball”, and a ball lent to a player is sometimes referred to as “rental ball”. They are called “balls (game balls)”.

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

  In the present embodiment, only one first special figure starting port 230 is disposed at the center of the game board 200. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the first special figure starting port 230, the payout device 152 is driven and a predetermined number (for example, three) of balls is discharged to the upper plate 126 as a prize ball. At the same time, the special figure changing game by the first special figure display device 212 is started. The ball that has entered the first special figure starting port 230 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The second special figure starting port 232 is called an electric tulip (electric Chu), and in this embodiment, only one is provided on the right side of the game board 200. The second special figure starting port 232 includes a blade 232a that can be opened and closed to the left and right. When the blade 232a is closed, it is impossible to enter a ball. When the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the blade 232a opens and closes at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the second special figure starting port 232, the payout device 152 is driven and a predetermined number (for example, four) of balls is discharged to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. At the same time, the special figure variation game by the second special figure display device 214 is started. The ball that has entered the second special figure starting port 232 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The variable winning opening 234 is called a big winning opening or an attacker, and in this embodiment, one is provided below the center of the game board 200 and one below the right. The variable winning opening 234 includes a door member 234a that can be freely opened and closed. When the door member 234a is closed, it is impossible to enter a ball, and the special figure display devices 212 and 214 are hit by winning the special figure variable game. When the symbol is stopped and displayed, the door member 234a opens and closes at a predetermined time interval (for example, an opening time of 29 seconds and a closing time of 1.5 seconds) at a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times).

  When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the variable winning opening 234, the payout device 152 is driven to discharge a predetermined number (for example, 15 balls) of balls to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. The ball that entered the variable prize opening 234 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

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

  The pachinko machine 100 supplies the ball stored in the upper plate 126 by the player to the launch position of the launch rail, drives the launch motor with the strength corresponding to the operation amount of the player's ball launch handle 134, and launches The outer rail 202 and the inner rail 204 are passed by the spear 146 and the launcher 148 and are launched into the game area 124. Then, the ball that has reached the upper part of the game area 124 falls downward while changing the advancing direction by the hitting direction changing member 236, the game nail 238, etc., and a winning opening (general winning opening 226, variable winning opening 234) or start opening (Outside the first special figure starting port 230, the second special figure starting port 232), winning out any winning port or starting port, or just passing through the normal start port 228, the out port 240 To reach.

  The parts that can be contacted by the game balls such as the hitting ball direction changing member 236 and the game nails 238 are game parts that can be placed in the game area and can be contacted by the game balls that have been launched.

<Directing device 206>
Next, the rendering device 206 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The rendering device 206 is driven and controlled by the first sub control unit 400 and the second sub control unit 500.

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

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

  The stage 244 can roll a ball discharged from the warp outlet 242b, a ball rided by the game nail 238 of the game board 200, and the like. On the stage 244 that is a rolling region, a game ball that has entered the receiving hole 244b is released from the discharge hole 244a that is a discharge unit, and the released ball is likely to enter the first special figure starting port 230. ing.

  In this embodiment, the effect movable body 224 moves up and down in front of the decorative symbol display device 208 by a motor (not shown) so as to limit the visible area of the decorative symbol display device 208.

  The shielding device 246 includes left doors 246a and 246b and right doors 246c and 246d, and is disposed on the front surface of the decorative symbol display device 208. At the upper part of the left door 246a and the right door 246c, there is a moving mechanism (not shown) that can move the left door 246a and the right door 246c in the left-right direction.

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

  This figure shows a circuit block diagram of the control unit. The control unit of the pachinko machine 100 is roughly divided into a main control unit 300 that controls the central part of the game, and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 300. A first sub-control unit 400 that controls the second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on a command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400, and a command transmitted by the main control unit 300 The payout control unit 600 that mainly controls the payout of game balls, the launch control unit 630 that controls the launch of game balls, and the power supply control unit 660 that controls the power supplied to the pachinko machine 100. Yes.

  First, the main control unit 300 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, a ROM 306 for storing control programs and various data, and data temporarily. A RAM 308 for storing, an I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, a counter timer 312 for measuring time and the number of times, and a WDT 314 for monitoring an abnormality in program processing are mounted. Note that other storage devices may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this is the same for the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 described later. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 316b as a system clock.

  The basic circuit 302 also includes a random value generation circuit 318 used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535 every time a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 316a is received (this circuit includes 2 counters) and a predetermined ball detection sensor, for example, a sensor that detects a game ball passing through each starting port, winning port, variable winning port, front frame door opening sensor, and inner frame A sensor circuit 322 for receiving signals output from various sensors 320 including an open sensor and a lower plate full sensor, and outputting a comparison result with an amplification result and a reference voltage to the random value generation circuit 318 and the basic circuit 302; Drive circuit 324 for controlling the display of the special symbol display device 212 or the special symbol 2 display device 214, a predetermined symbol display device, for example, A drive circuit 326 for performing display control of the general-purpose display device 210, and various status display units 328 (for example, a general-purpose reservation lamp 216, a special figure 1 retention lamp 218, a special figure 2 retention lamp 220, and a high-accuracy medium lamp 222) And the like, and a variety of solenoids 332 for opening and closing a predetermined movable member, for example, the blade member 232a of the special figure 2 starting port 232, the door member 234a of the variable prize opening 234, and the like. A driving circuit 334 is connected.

  When the sphere detection sensor 320 detects that a sphere is won at the special figure 1 starting port 230, the sensor circuit 322 outputs a signal indicating that the sphere has been detected to the random value generation circuit 318. Upon receiving this signal, the random value generation circuit 318 latches the value at the timing of the counter corresponding to the special figure 1 starting port 230, and stores the latched value in the built-in counter value corresponding to the special figure 1 starting port 230. Store in the register. Similarly, when the random value generation circuit 318 receives a signal indicating that the ball has won the special figure 2 starting port 232, the random number generation circuit 318 latches the value at the timing of the counter corresponding to the special figure 2 starting port 232. The latched value is stored in a built-in counter value storage register corresponding to the special figure 2 starting port 232.

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

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

  Further, the main control unit 300 is provided with a start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on, and the CPU 304 starts from the start signal output circuit 340. When a signal is input, game control is started (main control unit main processing described later is started).

  The main control unit 300 includes an output interface for transmitting a command to the first sub-control unit 400 and an output interface for transmitting a command to the payout control unit 600. With this configuration, the first control unit 300 Communication with the sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 is enabled. Information communication between the main control unit 300 and the first sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 is one-way communication. The main control unit 300 sends commands and the like to the first sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600. The first sub control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 are configured such that signals such as commands cannot be transmitted to the main control unit 300. Note that the pachinko machine 100 is not limited to one-way communication from the main control unit 300 to the first sub-control unit 400, and bidirectionally transmits signals such as commands between the main control unit 300 and the first sub-control unit 400. You may be comprised so that transmission is possible.

  Next, the first sub control unit 400 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a basic circuit 402 that controls the entire first sub-control unit 400 mainly based on commands transmitted from the main control unit 300. The basic circuit 402 includes a CPU 404, A RAM 408 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 412 for measuring time and frequency are mounted. The CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 414 as a system clock.

  The basic circuit 402 includes a sound source IC 416 for controlling the speaker 120 (and amplifier), a drive circuit 420 for controlling various lamps 418 (for example, the chance button lamp 138), and a shielding device 246. A drive circuit 432 for performing drive control, a shielding device sensor 430 for detecting the current position of the shielding device 246, and a chance button detection for detecting the pressing of each button provided in the chance button 136 and the setting operation unit 139. Based on signals from the sensor 426, a sensor circuit 428 that outputs detection signals from the shielding device sensor 430 and the chance button detection sensor 426 to the basic circuit 402, a ROM 406 for storing control programs and various effects data, and signals from the CPU 404. Read image data stored in ROM 406 And generating a display image by using the work area of VRAM436 Te and displays images on the decorative pattern display device 208 VDP434 (Video Display Processor), it is connected to. The ROM 406 may store the control program and various effect data in separate ROMs.

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

  The basic circuit 502 also includes a ROM 506 storing control programs and data for controlling the entire second sub-control unit 500, data for image display, and the like, and drive control for the effect movable body 224. Drive control of the drive circuit 516, the effect movable body sensor 424 that detects the current position of the effect movable body 224, the sensor circuit 518 that outputs the detection signal from the effect movable body sensor 424 to the basic circuit 502, and the chance button 136. A drive circuit 522 for performing, a game board lamp drive circuit 530 for controlling the game board lamp 532, a game table frame lamp drive circuit 540 for controlling the game table frame lamp 542, Serial communication control circuit for performing lighting control by serial communication between lamp drive circuit 530 for game board and lamp drive circuit 540 for game stand frame Is connected to the 20, the.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 5 (a) shows an example of the stop symbol aspect of FIG. 1, and FIG. 5 (b) shows an example of the stop symbol aspect of FIG.

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

  Then, when the variation time determined before the variation start of the special figure 1 (corresponding to the variation time referred to in the present invention) elapses, the first special symbol display device 212 stops and displays the special symbol form of the special figure 1. When the variation time determined before the start of variation 2 (this also corresponds to the variation time according to the present invention) has elapsed, the second special symbol display device 214 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special diagram 2. Therefore, from the start of “figure display of special figure 1” until the stop symbol form of special figure 1 is stopped, or after the start of “fluctuation display of special figure 2”, the stop symbol form of special figure 2 is displayed. Until stop display corresponds to an example of the symbol variation stop display referred to in the present invention, hereinafter, after the “variable display of special figure 1 or 2” is started, the stop symbol form of special figure 1 or 2 is stopped and displayed. The series of displays up to is referred to as symbol variation stop display. As will be described later, the symbol variation stop display may be continuously performed a plurality of times.

  In FIG. 5 (a), six types from “Special Figure A” to “Special Figure F” are shown as the stop symbol forms of Special Figure 1 in the symbol fluctuation stop display, and FIG. There are four types of special symbols “stop” from “special drawing a” to “special drawing d” as special symbols 2 of special symbol 2 in the symbol fluctuation stop display. In addition, the white part in a figure shows the location of the segment which turns off, and the black part shows the location of the segment which lights up.

  Among the stop symbol patterns of Special Figure 1, “Special Figure A” is a 15 round (15R) special jackpot symbol, and “Special Figure B” is a 15R jackpot symbol. In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, as will be described later, the determination as to whether or not a big hit in the special figure variable game is made by lottery of hardware random numbers, and the decision as to whether or not it is a special big hit is made by lottery of software random numbers. The difference between the jackpot and the special jackpot is the difference in whether the probability of winning the jackpot is high (special jackpot) or low (jackpot) in the next special figure variation game. Hereinafter, a state having a high probability of winning the jackpot is referred to as a special figure high probability state, and a state having a low probability is referred to as a special figure low probability state.

  In addition, after the 15R special jackpot game ends and after the 15R jackpot game ends, the state shifts to an electric support state (sometimes referred to as a short time state). Although the electric support state will be described in detail later, the state that shifts to the electric support state is referred to as a normal high probability state, and the state that does not shift to the electric support state is referred to as a normal low probability state. “Special figure A”, which is a 15R special jackpot symbol, is a special figure high probability normal figure high probability state, and “Special figure B”, which is a 15R jackpot symbol, is a special figure low probability ordinary figure high probability state. These “special chart A” and “special chart B” are symbols that have a relatively high degree of advantage over the player.

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

  “Special figure D” is a 2R jackpot symbol called hidden probability change, and is a special figure high probability normal figure low probability state.

  In the case of “Special Figure D”, if the state of the normal figure when the big hit is the high probability state of the normal figure, the game state of the normal figure after the big hit becomes the high probability state of the normal figure, It is configured not to happen that the electric support state ends.

  The “special drawing E” is a small hit symbol, and is a symbol that becomes a gaming state when the small hit is made. For example, if the gaming state at the time of small hit is the special figure high probability normal figure high probability state, the special figure high probability normal figure high probability state will be entered after the small hit and the gaming state at the time of small hit will be If it is in the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state, the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state is obtained even after the end of the small hit. The small hits here indicate almost the same attacker behavior as the big hits without 2R electric support. That is, this “special drawing E” is in the same state as “special drawing D”, and the effect displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 is also in the same mode, so that the gaming state of the special drawing shifts to a high probability. It can be expected to be.

  Further, the “special drawing F” is a loss symbol, and is a symbol having a relatively small advantage with respect to the player. In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, symbols other than “Special Illustration A” are prepared as 15R special jackpot symbols, and the same applies to other symbols such as 15R jackpot symbols.

  5B, the special symbol 2 in FIG. 5B will be described. “Special figure a” is a 16R special jackpot symbol, “Special figure b” is an 8R special jackpot symbol, and “Special figure c”. Is an 8R jackpot symbol, and "Special Figure d" is a missing symbol.

  Although details will be described later, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment determines whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or a loss in the determination of success / failure, and then, based on the result of the determination of success / failure, After the symbol variation display, it is determined which of “Special Figure A” to “Special Figure F” is to be stopped and displayed on the Special Figure 1 display device 212, and which of “Special Figure a” to “Special Figure d” is Special Figure 2. The display device 214 is configured to determine whether to stop display. For this reason, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment determines the symbol (stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed after the symbol variation display, so that the number of rounds of the big hit game and the profit state after the big hit game (for example, the special figure certain change state) The presence / absence of the power supply and the presence / absence of the electric support state are automatically determined. However, the pachinko machine 100 is not limited to this. For example, apart from the determination of the stop symbol, the number of rounds of the big hit game and the profit state after the big hit game may be determined by lottery. In addition, the pachinko machine 100 automatically determines the number of rounds of the jackpot game when the stop symbol is determined, for example, while determining the profit state after the jackpot game by lottery, The profit status may be appropriately associated.

  FIG. 5 (c) shows an example of a decorative design. There are 10 types of decoration patterns of the present embodiment: “Decoration 1” to “Decoration 10”. The first start port sensor detects that a ball has won the special figure 1 starting port 230 or the special figure 2 starting port 232, that is, the ball has entered the special figure 1 starting port 230, or the special figure 2 Each of the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display area 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208 is provided on the condition that the second start port sensor detects that a ball has entered the start port 232. In the symbol display area, “decoration 1” → “decoration 2” → “decoration 3” →... “Decoration 9” → “decoration 10” → “decoration 1” →. “Change design of symbols”. In the following drawings, “decorative display of decorative design” may be indicated by an arrow, but actually the decorative design to be displayed may be switched in this way.

  Then, when notifying 15R special big hit of "Special Figure A", 15R big hit of "Special Figure B", 8R special big hit of "Special Figure b" or 8R big hit of "Special Figure c", the symbol display area 208a ˜208c, the combination of symbols in which three same decorative symbols are arranged (for example, “decoration 1-decoration 1-decoration 1”, “decoration 2-decoration 2-decoration 2”, etc.) is stopped and displayed.

  Also, when the 15R special jackpot of “Special Figure A” is explicitly notified, or when the 16R special jackpot of “Special Figure a” is notified, a symbol combination in which the same three odd decorative symbols are arranged (for example, “Decoration 3-decoration 3-decoration 3”, “decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration 7”, etc.) are stopped.

  Further, when notifying 2R big hit or “special drawing E” small hit called “special drawing D” hidden probability change, “decoration 1-decoration 2—decoration 3” is stopped and displayed.

  Further, when a 2R jackpot called “sudden probability change” of “special drawing C” is notified, “decoration 1-decoration 3—decoration 5” is stopped and displayed.

  On the other hand, when notifying the special symbol F and the special symbol d, the symbol display areas 208a to 208c stop and display symbol combinations other than the symbol combinations shown in FIG.

  FIG.5 (d) shows an example of the usual stop display symbol. In the present embodiment, there are two types of stoppage display modes of “normal map A”, which is a winning symbol, and “general symbol B”, which is a missed symbol. Based on the fact that the above-mentioned gate sensor has detected that the sphere has passed through the general start port 228, the general map display device 210 repeats the lighting of all seven segments and the lighting of one central segment. Perform a “normal change display”. Then, when notifying the winning of the common figure variable game, the “normal figure A” is stopped and displayed, and when notifying the deviation of the common figure variable game, the “normal figure B” is stopped and displayed. Also in FIG. 5D, the white portions in the figure indicate the segment locations where the light is extinguished, and the black portions indicate the location of the segments where the light is illuminated.

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

  In step 10101, initial setting 1 is performed. In the initial setting 1, the stack initial value is set in the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304 (temporary setting), the interrupt mask is set, the I / O 310 is initialized, the various variables stored in the RAM 308 are initialized, and the WDT 314 is set. Enable operation, set initial values, etc. In the present embodiment, a numerical value corresponding to 32.8 ms is set in WDT 314 as an initial value.

  In step 10103 following step 10101, the value of the counter of WDT 314 is cleared and time measurement by WDT 314 is restarted. In step 10105 following step 10103, whether or not the low voltage signal is ON, that is, the voltage value of the power supply that the voltage monitoring circuit 338 supplies from the power supply control unit 660 to the main control unit 300 is a predetermined value. It is monitored whether or not a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has decreased when the voltage is less than (9 V in this embodiment). Then, if the low voltage signal is on (when the CPU 304 detects that the power supply is cut off), the process returns to Step 10103. Proceed to 10107. Even if the predetermined value (9 V) is not yet reached immediately after the power is turned on, the process returns to step 10103, and step 10105 is repeatedly executed until the supply voltage becomes equal to or higher than the predetermined value.

  In step 10107, initial setting 2 is performed. In the initial setting 2, a process for setting a numerical value for determining a cycle for executing a main control unit timer interrupt process, which will be described later, in the counter timer 312, a predetermined port of the I / O 310 (for example, a test output port, a 1) a process of outputting a clear signal from the output port 1), a setting for permitting writing to the RAM 308, and the like.

  In step 10109 following step 10107, it is determined whether or not to return to the state before power interruption (before power interruption). If the state before power interruption does not return (the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 is changed) In the case of setting to an initial state, the process proceeds to an initialization process (step 10113). Specifically, first, a RAM clear signal transmitted when a game store clerk or the like operates the RWM clear switch 180 provided on the power supply board is turned on (indicating that there has been an operation). It is determined whether or not RAM clear is necessary, and if the RAM clear signal is on (RAM clear is necessary), the process proceeds to step 10113 to set the basic circuit 302 to the initial state. On the other hand, when the RAM clear signal is OFF (when the RAM clear is not necessary), the power status information stored in the power status storage area provided in the RAM 308 is read, and the power status information is information indicating suspend. It is determined whether or not. If the power status information is not information indicating suspend, the process proceeds to step 10113 to set the basic circuit 302 to an initial state. If the power status information is information indicating suspend, a predetermined area of the RAM 308 is set. A checksum is calculated by adding all the 1-byte data stored in (for example, all areas) to a 1-byte register whose initial value is 0, and the calculated checksum results in a specific value (for example, 0) (whether or not the checksum result is normal). If the checksum result is a specific value (eg, 0) (if the checksum result is normal), the process proceeds to step 10111 to return to the state before the power interruption, and the checksum result is a specific value. If the value is other than 0 (for example, 0) (if the result of the checksum is abnormal), the process proceeds to step 10113 to set the pachinko machine 100 to the initial state. Similarly, if the power status information indicates information other than “suspend”, the process proceeds to step 10113.

  In step 10111, a power recovery process is performed. In this power recovery process, the value of the stack pointer stored in the stack pointer save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power failure is read out and reset to the stack pointer (this setting). In addition, the value of each register stored in the register save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power interruption is read out and reset in each register, and then the interrupt permission is set. Thereafter, as a result of the CPU 304 executing the control program based on the reset stack pointer and registers, the pachinko machine 100 returns to the power-off state. That is, the processing is resumed from the instruction next to the instruction (predetermined in step 10115) performed immediately before branching to the timer interrupt process (described later) immediately before the power interruption. A RAM 308 mounted on the basic circuit 302 in the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 4 is provided with a transmission information storage area. In step 10111, a power recovery command is set in the transmission information storage area. This power recovery command is a command indicating that the power has been restored to the state at the time of power-off, and is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 in step 10233 in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300 described later.

  In step 10113, initialization processing is performed. In this initialization process, interrupt prohibition setting, stack initial value setting to the stack pointer (this setting), initialization of all storage areas of the RAM 308, and the like are performed. Further, here, a normal return command is set in the transmission information storage area provided in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300. This normal return command is a command indicating that the initialization process (step 10113) of the main control unit 300 has been performed. Like the power recovery command, in step 10233 of the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300, the first command is returned. 1 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400.

  In step 10115 next to step 10113, after setting for prohibition of interruption, a basic random number initial value update process is performed. In this basic random number initial value update process, when it is determined whether or not it is a big hit or not, a random number value for determining a special figure for winning time used for a lottery to determine a stop symbol in special figure variable games is generated. The initial value generating random number counter for generating the initial value of the winning special figure determining random number counter (hereinafter referred to as “initial value generating random number counter corresponding to the winning special figure determining random number counter”). ). Also, an initial value generation random number counter for generating an initial value of a universal winning random number counter for generating a normal winning random number for use in determining whether or not a normal floating game is successful (hereinafter referred to as “corresponding to the normal winning random counter”). "Initial value generation random number counter"). For example, if the range of values that can be taken as the random number value for determining the special figure for hitting is 0 to 99, the value is stored from the initial value generating random number counter storage area corresponding to the random number counter for determining the special figure for winning hour provided in the RAM 308. Acquire, add 1 to the acquired value, and store in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 100, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. The initial value generation random number counter corresponding to the usual winning random number counter is updated in the same manner. Note that the initial value generating random number counters corresponding to the winning special figure determining random number counter and the common winning random number counter are also updated in step 10207 described later. The main control unit 300 repeatedly executes the process of step 10115 except during the timer interrupt process starting at predetermined intervals.

  Next, the main control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main control unit timer interrupt process. The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, about once every 2 ms), and the main control unit timer interrupt is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. The process is started at a predetermined cycle.

  In step 10201, timer interrupt start processing is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving each register value of the CPU 304 to the stack area is performed. In step 10203 subsequent to step 10201, the WDT is set so that the WDT interrupt does not occur because the count value of the WDT 314 exceeds the initial setting value (32.8 ms in the present embodiment) (so as not to detect processing abnormality). It is restarted periodically (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms, which is the main controller timer interrupt period).

  In step 10205 following step 10203, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port state update process, the detection signals of various sensors 320 including the above-mentioned front frame door open sensor, inner frame open sensor, lower pan full sensor, and various ball detection sensors are input via the input port of the I / O 310. The input is monitored for the presence or absence of a detection signal, and stored in a signal state storage area provided for each of the various sensors 320 in the RAM 308. If the detection signal of the sphere detection sensor is described as an example, information on the presence / absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected in the timer interruption process (about 4 ms before) is stored in the RAM 308 for each sphere detection sensor. This information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area partitioned and stored in the RAM 308 in the previous detection signal storage area partitioned for each sphere detection sensor, and the previous timer interrupt processing (about 2 ms before) ) Is read from the current detection signal storage area provided for each sphere detection sensor in the RAM 308, and this information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area described above. To remember. Further, the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected this time is stored in the above-described current detection signal storage area.

  Further, in step 10205, the information on the presence / absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor stored in each of the storage areas of the detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area is compared. It is determined whether or not the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in the ball detection sensor matches the winning determination pattern information. This main control unit timer interrupt process that is repeatedly started at a very short interval of about 2 ms while one game ball passes one ball detection sensor is started several times. For this reason, every time the main control unit timer interrupt process is activated, in step 10205, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is confirmed. As a result, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is stored in each of the detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area. That is, when the game ball starts to pass through the ball detection sensor, there is no detection signal before, a previous detection signal, and a current detection signal. In the present embodiment, in consideration of erroneous detection of the sphere detection sensor and noise, it is determined that there is a prize when the detection signal is stored twice continuously after no detection signal. The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 4 stores winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is no previous detection signal, that there is a previous detection signal, and that there is a current detection signal). In step 10205, information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in each sphere detection sensor is predetermined winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, no previous detection signal, previous detection signal, current detection signal present). If there is a match with the general winning opening 226, the variable winning opening 234, the special figure 1 starting opening 230, and the special figure 2 starting opening 232, or the normal figure starting opening 228 is passed. Judge that there was. In other words, it is determined that a prize has been awarded to the winning ports 226 and 234 and the starting ports 230, 232, and 228. For example, when the information on the presence / absence of the detection signals for the past three matches with the above-described winning determination pattern information in the general winning opening sensor for detecting the winning at the general winning opening 226, there is a winning at the general winning opening 226. If the information on the presence / absence of detection signals for the past three times does not match the above-described winning determination pattern information, the subsequent general winnings are performed. The process branches to the subsequent process without performing the process associated with winning the prize to the mouth 226. Note that the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 stores winning determination clear pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is a detection signal before the previous time, no previous detection signal, and no current detection signal). After it is determined that there has been a single win, it is not determined that there has been a win until the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times matches the winning determination clear pattern information in each ball detection sensor, and the winning determination is cleared. If it matches the pattern information, it is next determined whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information.

  In step 10207 following step 10205 and step 10209 next thereto, basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing are performed. In the basic random number initial value updating process in step 10207, the initial value generating random number counter corresponding to the winning special figure determining random number counter and the universal winning random number counter respectively performed in step 10115 is updated. In the basic random number update process of step 10209, the special figure determining random number counter for winning time and the normal winning random number counter used in the main control unit 300 are updated. For example, assuming that the range of values that can be taken as random numbers for determining a special figure for hitting is 0 to 99, a random number counter for determining a special figure for hitting provided in the RAM 308 in order to generate a random number for determining a special figure for hitting hours Is obtained, and 1 is added to the obtained value, which is then stored in the original random number counter for determining a hit special figure. At this time, if the result obtained by adding 1 to the obtained value is 100, 0 is stored in the original random number counter for determining a hit time special figure. In addition, when it is determined as a result of adding 1 to the acquired value that the winning-time special figure determining random number counter makes a round, the initial value generating random number counter corresponding to the winning special figure determining random number counter Is set in the random counter for determining the special figure for winning hour. For example, a value is acquired from a random number counter for hitting special figure determination that fluctuates in a numerical range of 0 to 99, and a result obtained by adding 1 to the acquired value is stored in a predetermined initial value storage area provided in the RAM 308. If the value is equal to the previously set initial value (for example, 7), the value is acquired as an initial value from the initial value generation random number counter corresponding to the random number counter for determining the winning hour figure, and The initial value set this time is stored in the above-described initial value storage area in order to set the figure-determining random number counter and to determine that the winning-time special figure determining random number counter has made one round next. In addition to the initial value storage area for determining that the winning special figure determining random number counter has made one round next, an initial value for determining that the common winning random number counter has made one round A storage area is provided in the RAM 308. The hit special figure determining random number counter may be provided with a counter for acquiring the random value for special figure 1 and a counter for acquiring the random value for special figure 2 or the same. The counter may be used.

  In step 10211 next to step 10209, effect random number update processing is performed. In this effect random number update process, a random number counter for generating an effect random number used by the main control unit 300 is updated. Specifically, the special figure timer number determination random number counter for generating the special figure timer number determination random number value for determining the symbol variation time in the special figure variation game is updated. In addition, a random number counter for determining a general timer number for generating a random number value for determining a general timer number for determining a symbol variation time in the general variable game is updated.

  In step 10213 following step 10211, timer update processing is performed. In this timer update process, the time for displaying and changing the symbol on the special symbol display device 212 and the time for displaying and changing the symbol on the special symbol display device 212 are counted. Special figure 1 display symbol update timer, Special figure 2 display symbol update timer for measuring the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped on the special figure 2 display device 214, a predetermined winning effect time, a predetermined opening time, a predetermined time Various timers including a timer for counting the closing time, a predetermined end effect period, and the like are updated.

  In step 10215 subsequent to step 10213, winning prize counter updating processing is performed. In this winning opening counter updating process, when winning holes 226, 234 and starting holes 230, 232, 228 are won, the RAM 308 stores the winning ball number storage area provided for each winning hole or for each starting hole. The value is read out, 1 is added, and the original prize ball number storage area is set.

  In step 10217 following step 10215, a winning acceptance process is performed. In this winning acceptance process, it is determined whether or not there has been a winning at the special figure 1 starting port 230, the special figure 2 starting port 232, the ordinary drawing starting port 228 and the variable winning port 234. Here, the determination is made using the determination result of whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information in step 10205.

  If there is a winning at the special figure 1 starting port 230 and the corresponding special figure 1 reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full (in this example, the full number is 4), the random number value generation circuit (Hard Random Number Circuit) A random number value for hit determination generated by performing predetermined processing on the value stored in the built-in counter value storage register corresponding to the starting port 230 of the special figure 1 of 318 is obtained and provided in the RAM 308. The hit special figure determining random value is obtained from the hit special figure determining random number counter and stored in the special figure 1 random value storage area in the order of acquisition. Special figure 1 random number value for determining hit and random number value for determining special figure for winning hour (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 1 random value group" or "special figure 1 start information") Are stored for the same number as the number of reserved special figure 1 stored in the special figure 1 reserved number storage area. In the special figure 1 random value storage area, each time the special figure 1 holding number decreases, the data of a set of special figure 1 random values having the highest holding order (the first and most recently stored) is stored. In addition to being erased, the remaining special figure 1 random value set data is processed so that the holding order is incremented by one. Each time the special figure 1 holding number increases by one, the new special figure 1 random value set data is added to the next holding order of the special figure 1 random value set data having the lowest (last) holding order. Written.

  When the special figure 2 starting port 232 is won and the corresponding special figure 2 reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full (in this example, the reserved number 4 is full), the random value generation circuit A random number value for hit determination generated by performing predetermined processing on the value stored in the built-in counter value storage register corresponding to the start port 232 of the special figure 2 of 318 is acquired, and the hit time special feature provided in the RAM 308 is acquired. The random number value for hit special figure determination is acquired from the random number counter for figure determination and is stored in the special figure 2 random value storage area in the order of acquisition. Special figure 2 random number value for determining hit and random number value for determining special figure for winning time (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 2 random value group" or "special figure 2 start information") Are stored for the same number as the number of reserved special figure 2 stored in the special figure 2 reserved number storage area. In the special figure 2 random value storage area, each time the special figure 2 holding number decreases, the data of the special figure 2 random value pair with the highest holding order is deleted, and the remaining special figure 2 random value Processing is performed so that the holding order of the set of data is incremented by one. Each time the special figure 2 holding number increases by one, the new special figure 2 random value set data is written in the next holding order of the special figure 2 random value set data having the lowest holding order.

  If there is a winning at the general figure starting port 228 and the corresponding reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, the value is acquired from the random number counter for generating the normal figure winning random number value as the normal figure winning random number value. Stored in the random number storage area. When there is a winning at the variable winning opening 234, information indicating that a ball has entered the variable winning opening 234 is stored in the winning storage area for the variable winning opening.

  In step 10219 following step 10217, a payout request number transmission process is performed. Note that the output schedule information and the payout request information output to the payout control unit 600 are composed of, for example, 1 byte, strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bit 6 Power-on information (if turned on, indicates that this is the first command transmission after power-on), bits 4-5 indicate the current processing type for encryption (0-3), and bits 0-3 indicate encryption The number of payout requests after processing is shown.

  In step 10221 next to step 10219, a normal state update process is performed. This normal state update process performs one of a plurality of processes corresponding to the normal state. For example, in the general diagram state update process in the middle of the normal map change display (the value of the above-mentioned general map display symbol update timer is 1 or more), the 7 segment LED constituting the general map display device 210 is repeatedly turned on and off. Turns off drive control. By performing this control, the general map display device 210 performs normal variable display (normal map variable game).

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

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

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

  Further, in the normal state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined closing period ends (when the value of the blade closing time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), the non-operating state is set in the setting area of the RAM 308. To do. Further, if the result of the usual figure variation game is out of place, the usual figure hit flag is turned off as will be described later. In the case where the usual figure hit flag is off, even in the usual figure state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period described above ends (when the value of the usual figure stop time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), In the setting area of the RAM 308, normal operation inactive is set. In the general state update process in the case where the general map is not in operation, the process proceeds to the next step 10223 without doing anything.

  In step 10223, a general drawing related lottery process is performed. In this general map-related lottery process, the open / close control of the general map variable game and the special map 2 start port 232 is not performed (the state of the general map is inactive), and the number of the general map variable games that are on hold When the number is 1 or more, it is determined whether or not the result of the usual figure variation game is won or not by the random lottery based on the usual figure winning random number value stored in the above random number value storage area. When a winning determination is made and the winning combination is made, ON is set to the common winning flag provided in the RAM 308. In the case of unsuccessful election, the flag for the usual figure is set to OFF. Regardless of the result of the hit determination, next, the value of the random number counter for generating the normal figure timer random value is acquired as the normal figure timer random number value, and a plurality of fluctuation times are obtained based on the acquired general figure timer random number value. One time is selected for variably displaying the normal map on the general map display device 210, and this variable display time is stored as a normal map variable display time in a general map variable time storage area provided in the RAM 308. In addition, the number of pending general figure variable games is stored in the usual figure pending number storage area provided in the RAM 308, and from the number of pending custom figure variable games each time a hit determination is made. The value obtained by subtracting 1 is re-stored in the usual figure number-of-holds storage area. Also, the random number value used for the hit determination is deleted.

  In step 10224 following step 10223, special figure prefetching processing is performed. In the special figure pre-reading process, when there is a prize at the special figure 1 starting port 230 or the special figure 2 starting port 232, the starting information related to the holding increased due to the winning is pre-read, and the special symbol variable game stop pattern is specially designated. Pre-judgment is made prior to the success / failure judgment in the related lottery process.

  The special figure prefetching process in step 10224 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of special figure prefetch processing.

  In the special figure prefetching process, the main control unit 300 prefetches the increased start information (newly acquired start information) in each of special figure 1 and special figure 2, and pre-stops the stop symbol before the success / failure determination process. The pre-determination result (special drawing prefetching result) is stored in the prefetching result storage unit in the RAM 308 (see FIGS. 9A to 9C).

  Here, in the RAM 308, the special figure 1 prefetch result storage unit for storing the special figure 1 prefetch result and the number of special figure 1 prefetch results stored in the special figure 1 prefetch result storage unit are specially displayed. A special figure 1 pre-reading number storage area for storing as one pre-reading number is provided. The prefetch result storage unit for special figure 1 can store up to four prefetch results in this example. In the special figure 1 prefetching result storage unit, every time the number of special figure 1 prefetching decreases by one, the data of the special figure 1 prefetching result with the highest rank (first) is erased and the remaining special figure 1 prefetching result Are processed so that the rank of the data is incremented by one. Each time the special figure 1 prefetch number increases by one, new special figure 1 prefetch result data is written in the next rank of the special figure 1 prefetch result data of the lowest rank (last).

  Also, in the RAM 308, the special figure 2 prefetch result storage unit for storing the special figure 2 prefetch result and the number of special figure 2 prefetch results stored in the special figure 2 prefetch result storage unit are stored in the special figure 2 prefetch. A special figure 2 pre-reading number storage area for storing numbers is provided. The prefetch result storage unit for special figure 2 can store up to four prefetch results in this example. In the special figure 2 prefetching result storage unit, every time the number of special figure 2 prefetching decreases by one, the data of the special figure 2 prefetching result having the highest rank is deleted and the order of the remaining special figure 2 prefetching result data Are processed so that they are incremented by one. Each time the special figure 2 prefetch number increases by one, new special figure 2 prefetch result data is written in the next rank of the special figure 2 prefetch data having the lowest rank.

  In the special figure prefetching process, first, the main control unit 300 determines whether or not the startup information of the special figure 2 has increased (step 10251). The determination as to whether or not the start information of the special figure 2 has increased is made, for example, by referring to the special figure 2 hold number stored in the special figure 2 hold number storage area and the special figure 2 prefetch number storage area. The comparison is made with the number of pre-reads in FIG. The main control unit 300 determines that the start information of the special figure 2 has increased when the special figure 2 hold number is larger than the special figure 2 prefetch number, and the special figure 2 hold number is equal to the special figure 2 prefetch number. It is determined that the starting information in Fig. 2 has not increased. If it is determined that the start information of FIG. 2 has increased, the process proceeds to step 10252. If it is determined that the start information of FIG. 2 has not increased, the process proceeds to step 10254.

  In step 10252, the increased special figure 2 starting information (a special figure 2 winning random number value and a set of special figure 2 random value) is processed before the success determination process in the special figure 2 related lottery process (step 10229). FIG. 2 Read ahead from the random value storage area. Then, using the pre-read special figure 2 start information, and the determination table (see FIG. 10) and special figure determination table (see FIG. 11) used at the time of determination, for example, the special figure 2 variable game related to the start information. Is determined in advance before the success / failure determination process in the special figure 2 related lottery process (step 10229). Note that this pre-determination process may be performed using a special table for pre-determination instead of the table used at the time of determination.

  In step 10253 following step 10252, the stop symbol information as the special figure 2 prefetching result obtained in the prior determination is stored in the earliest free area of the special figure 2 prefetching result storage unit in the RAM 308. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step 10254.

  In step 10254, the main control unit 300 determines whether or not the start information of FIG. 1 has increased. The determination as to whether or not the start information of FIG. 1 has increased is made, for example, in the same way as in FIG. 2, the special figure 1 hold number stored in the special figure 1 hold number storage area and the special figure 1 prefetch number storage area This is done by comparing the special figure 1 pre-reading number stored in. If it is determined that the starting information of the special figure 1 has increased, the process proceeds to step 10255, and if it is determined that the starting information of the special figure 1 has not increased, the special figure prefetching process is terminated.

  In step 10255, based on various flags in the RAM 308, it is determined whether or not non-electric support is in progress. If it is determined that the non-electric support is being performed, the process proceeds to step 10256. If it is determined that the non-electric support is not being performed (the electric support is being performed), the process proceeds to step 10258. In this example, it is determined whether or not non-electric support is being performed, but whether or not the execution condition of the special figure 1 prefetch notice is satisfied may be determined other than the electric support condition. . For example, the execution conditions of the special figure 1 pre-reading notice include conditions such as not being in a big hit game other than being in non-electric support.

  In step 10256, the increased special figure 1 starting information (a combination of special figure 1 winning random value and special figure 1 random value) is processed before the success determination process in the special figure 1 lottery process (step 10231). FIG. 1 Read ahead from the random value storage area. Then, using the pre-read special figure 1 start information and the determination table for special determination and the special figure determination table used at the time of determination, for example, the special figure 1 variable game stop symbol related to the start information is selected as the special figure 1 related lottery. Prior determination is made before the success / failure determination processing in the processing (step 10231). Note that this pre-determination process may be performed using a special table for pre-determination instead of the table used at the time of determination.

  In step 10257 following step 10256, the stop symbol information as the special figure 1 prefetching result obtained in the prior determination is stored in the earliest free area of the special figure 1 prefetching result storage unit in the RAM 308. Thereafter, the special figure prefetching process is terminated, and the process returns to the special figure 2 state update process (step 10225) of the main control unit timer interruption process.

  In step 10258, the pre-read result for the special figure 1 in the RAM 308 is stored in the RAM 308 in place of the stop symbol information instead of pre-reading the increased special figure 1 start information and indicating that the start information is not pre-read. Stored in the earliest free area of the copy. Thereafter, the special figure prefetching process is terminated, and the process returns to the special figure 2 state update process (step 10225) of the main control unit timer interruption process.

  In the present embodiment, only the increased start information is pre-read and pre-determined. However, all start information may be pre-read and pre-determined. In the command setting transmission process (step 10233), only the pre-read result of the start information for the increase may be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400, or the pre-read result storage unit for special figure 1 and special figure 2 is stored. All the prefetch results may be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400.

  In the present embodiment, pre-reading is always executed for the increased starting information of Special Figure 2, and pre-reading is always executed for the increased starting information of Special Figure 1 except during the electric support. Further, it may be determined by lottery whether to pre-read the starting information of the increased special figure 1 and special figure 2. Alternatively, in the first sub-control unit 400 that has received the prefetch result from the main control unit 300, for example, it may be determined by lottery whether to perform prefetch notification for each hold. Regardless of the gaming state (for example, whether or not non-electric support is in progress), when the starting information increases, prefetching is always executed and the prefetching result is stored in the prefetching result storage unit, and the prefetching is performed. The result may be configured to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400, and the first sub-control unit 400 may determine whether to perform lottery and presentation using the pre-read result.

  FIG. 9 illustrates a state in which prefetch result information and the like are stored in the prefetch result storage unit in the RAM 308.

  FIG. 9A shows an example of a state in which the special figure 1 prefetch result information is stored in the special figure 1 prefetch result storage unit. As shown in FIG. 9 (a), the special figure 1 prefetch result storage unit has, for example, the same number (four in this embodiment) of storage areas as the special figure 1 variable game holdable number. . Each storage area is associated with the hold order (hold 1 to hold 4) of the special figure 1 random value storage area. In each of the storage areas, the stop symbol information of Special Figure 1 is stored. In the example shown in FIG. 9A, the storage area “prefetch result 1” stores “special figure F” (out of line) as stop symbol information, and the storage area “prefetch result 2” contains “special symbol” as stop symbol information. FIG. F ”(out of line) is stored,“ Special Figure A ”(15R special big hit) is stored as stop symbol information in the storage area“ Prefetch Result 3 ”, and Stop Symbol information is stored in the storage area“ Prefetch Result 4 ”. “Special figure F” (out of line) is stored.

  FIG. 9B shows an example of a state in which the special figure 2 prefetch result information is stored in the special figure 2 prefetch result storage unit. As shown in FIG. 9B, the special figure 2 prefetch result storage unit has, for example, the same number (4 in the present embodiment) of storage areas as the number of special figure variable games that can be held. . Each storage area is associated with the hold order (hold 1 to hold 4) of the special figure 2 random value storage area. In each of the storage areas, the stop symbol information of the special figure 2 is stored. In the example shown in FIG. 9B, the storage area “prefetch result 1” stores “special drawing d” (out of line) as stop symbol information, and the storage areas “prefetch result 2” to “prefetch result 4”. No stop symbol information is stored. In FIG. 9B, a state where the stop symbol information is not stored in the storage area is described as “none”.

  FIG. 9 (c) shows an example of the prefetch result storage unit for special figure 1 during the electric support. As shown in FIG. 9C, “undecided” information is stored in the storage area “prefetch result 1” instead of the stop symbol information. In the storage areas “prefetch result 2” to “prefetch result 4”, neither stop symbol information nor “undecided” information is stored.

  In the above description, an example is given in which only stop symbols are pre-determined and only stop symbol information is stored in the prefetch result storage unit. However, it is possible to pre-determine the determination result, the variable timer number (variation time), etc. Information may be stored in the prefetch result storage unit and transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 as prefetch result information.

  Next, the success / failure determination table and the special figure determination table used in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11. The tables shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 are stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300, for example.

  10 (a) to 10 (c) are used in the success / failure determination process of FIG. 1 or FIG. 2 in the special figure 1 or special figure 2 related lottery process (steps 10229 and 10231) of the main control unit timer interruption process. An example of the success / failure determination table is shown.

  FIG. 10A shows a table used during the special figure high probability, and FIG. 10B shows a table used during the special figure low probability. FIG. 10C shows a small hit determination table used in the small hit determination when “losing” is selected in the lottery using FIG. 10A or FIG. 10B.

  The success / failure determination table shown in FIG. 10 (a) and FIG. 10 (b) includes “special figure probability” in the first column from the left, “random number range” in the second column, and “result determination result” in the third column. It consists of items. The “high probability” in the “special figure probability” in the first column shown in FIG. 10A indicates that the gaming state at the time of the determination is a special figure high probability state. The “random number range” in the second column indicates a numerical range (0 to 65535) of random numbers to be compared with the acquired hit determination random number value. The “random number range” is divided into three values of a numerical value 0 to 10000, a numerical value 10001 to 11638, and a numerical value 11639 to 65535. In the third column, “Win / Fail determination result” is assigned “high probability”, “losing” corresponding to numerical values 0 to 10000 and numerical values 11639 to 65535, and “big hit” corresponding to numerical values 10001 to 11638. ing.

  “Low probability” in the “special figure probability” in the first column shown in FIG. 10B indicates that the gaming state at the time of the determination is a special figure low probability state. The “random number range” in the second column indicates a numerical range (0 to 65535) of random numbers to be compared with the acquired hit determination random number value. The “random number range” is divided into three values: a numerical value 0 to 10000, a numerical value 10001 to 10162, and a numerical value 10163 to 65535. In the third column, the “result of determination” is assigned “low probability”, “loss” corresponding to the numerical values 0 to 10000 and numerical values 10163 to 65535, and “big hit” corresponding to the numerical values 10001 to 10162. ing.

  The table for determining small hits shown in FIG. 10C is composed of items of “special drawing type” in the first column from the left, “random number range” in the second column, and “result determination result” in the third column. ing. “Special Figure 1” in “Type of Special Figure” in the first column shown in FIG. 10C indicates that it is a special figure 1 variable game. In the present embodiment, no small hit is provided in the determination result of the special figure 2 variable game. For this reason, in this embodiment, in the determination of whether or not the special figure 1 variable game is successful, only when the lottery using the table of FIG. 10A or FIG. The lottery for the small hit determination using the small hit determination table shown in FIG. In the special figure 2 variable game success / failure determination, if the lottery using the table of FIG. 10 (a) or FIG. 10 (b) results in “losing”, the result of the success / failure determination is lost.

  In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, a winning ball is hardly obtained even if winning a small hit, and the gaming state does not change to a special drawing high probability state or an attached drawing high probability state. It is. Therefore, if the lottery result using FIG. 10 (a) or FIG. 10 (b) is “lost”, the pachinko machine 100 performs the lottery using FIG. It is determined whether the result is a small hit or a miss.

  “Random number range” in the second column of the table of FIG. 10C indicates a numerical range (0 to 65535) of random numbers to be compared with the acquired random number for determining small hits. The “random number range” is divided into two values, a numerical value 0-12999 and a numerical value 13000-65535. In the third column, “Win / Fail determination result” is assigned “Special Figure 1”, “small hit” corresponding to the numerical value 0-12999, and “lost” corresponding to the numerical value 13,000-65535.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 uses the acquired hit determination for determining whether the result of the floating game in FIG. 1 or FIG. 2 is to be won (big hit) or not to be won (missed). Whether or not the random number is determined is determined by referring to the determination table. For example, if the gaming state at the time of winning / failing determination is a special figure high probability state, the basic circuit 302 reads out the winning probability high probability table shown in FIG. In the case of the low-probability state, the validity determination low-probability table shown in FIG. 10B is read from the ROM 306 and referred to. Further, in the special figure 1 variable game success / failure determination, when the lottery using the table of FIG. 10 (a) or FIG. The lottery of the small hit judgment using is performed.

  FIG. 11 shows a special figure determination table used for determining a symbol to be stopped and displayed after completion of symbol variation. 11A shows a special figure determination table for special figure 1 (special figure 1 symbol determination table), and FIG. 11B shows a special figure determination table for special figure 2 (special figure 2 symbol determination). Table).

  The special figure determination table for special figure 1 shown in FIG. 11 (a) has items of “result of determination” in the first column from the left, “type” in the second column, and “random number range” in the third column. It is configured.

  The “Win / Fail determination result” in the first column is divided into “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing”. “Big hit” indicates a case where it is determined as “big hit” as a result of the success / failure determination using the special figure determination table shown in FIG. 10 (a) or FIG. 10 (b). As a result of the success / failure determination shown in c), a case where it is determined as “small hit” is shown, and “losing” is determined as a result of the determination using the small hit determination table shown in FIG. Shows the case.

  The item “Random number range” in the third column is a numerical value range of random numbers to be compared with the acquired special random number value for determining the big hit time special figure 1, the random number value for determining the special figure for small hit time 1 or the random value for determining the off symbol ( 0-99). “Random number range” is divided into four values of numerical value 0-49, numerical value 50-84, numerical value 85-89, numerical value 90-99, corresponding to the item “big hit” of the “result determination” in the first column. A numerical value 0-99 is assigned corresponding to “small hit”, and a numerical value 0-99 is assigned corresponding to “losing”.

  The item “type” in the second column represents a stop symbol in the special figure variable game. The “type” is “special figure A” corresponding to the “big hit” and the random number range corresponding to the numerical values 0 to 49, “special figure B” corresponding to the numerical values 50 to 84, and “special figure A” corresponding to the numerical values 85 to 89. Corresponding to the figure “C” and numerical values 90 to 99, the stop symbol form “Special Figure D” is assigned. In addition, the “type” is assigned a stop symbol pattern of “special drawing E” corresponding to “small hit” (random number range is 0 to 99). Further, the “type” is assigned a stop symbol pattern “special drawing F” corresponding to “losing” (random number range is a numerical value 0 to 99).

  The special figure determination table for special figure 2 shown in FIG. 11 (b) has items of “result / no-judgment determination result” in the first column from the left, “kind” in the second column, and “random number range” in the third column. It is configured.

  The “win / fail judgment result” in the first column is divided into “big hit” and “losing”. “Big hit” indicates a case where it is determined as “big hit” as a result of the success / failure determination using the special figure determination table shown in FIG. 10 (a) or FIG. 10 (b). ) Or the result of the determination as to whether the special figure determination table shown in FIG.

  The item “random number range” in the third column indicates a numerical range (0 to 99) of random numbers to be compared with the acquired jackpot special figure 2 random number value for determination or the random symbol value for determining outliers. “Random number range” is assigned to be divided into three values of 0 to 49, 50 to 69, and 70 to 99, corresponding to the item “big hit” of the “result determination” in the first column. Corresponding to “small hit”, numerical values 0 to 99 are assigned.

  The item “type” in the second column represents a stop symbol in the special figure variable game. “Type” is “special figure a” corresponding to “big hit” and a random number range corresponding to numerical values 0 to 49, “special figure b” corresponding to numerical values 50 to 69, and “special figure a” corresponding to numerical values 70 to 99. The stop symbol mode of FIG. In addition, the “type” is assigned a stop symbol pattern “special drawing d” corresponding to “losing” (random number range is a numerical value 0 to 99).

  As described above, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 displays “Special Figure A” to “Special Figure” on the Special Figure 1 display device 212 when the determination result based on the ball entering the Special Figure 1 starting port 230 is a big hit. Which stop symbol aspect of “D” is to be stopped and displayed is determined with reference to the special figure determination table with respect to the acquired random number value for determining the special figure for hitting.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the stop symbol when the determination result based on the entrance to the special figure 1 starting port 230 is a small hit is one of “special figure E”. When there are a plurality of types of stop symbols, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 causes the special figure 1 display device 212 to display any of the winning / non-judgment results based on the entrance to the special figure 1 starting port 230. Whether or not to stop the display of the stop symbol pattern is determined with reference to the special figure determination table with respect to the acquired random number value for determining the special figure for a hit time.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the stop symbol when the determination result based on the ball entering the special figure 1 starting port 230 is out of place is one of the “special figures F”. When there are a plurality of types, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 displays any stop symbol form on the special figure 1 display device 212 when the result of the determination of winning / failing based on the winning to the special figure 1 starting port 230 is out of place. Whether to stop display is determined with reference to the special figure determination table with respect to the acquired random number value for determining the lost symbol. Note that the random symbol value for losing symbol determination is acquired from the random symbol counter for losing symbol determination provided in the RAM 308 when determining the symbol for stopping detachment.

  In addition, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 displays “special drawing a” to “special drawing c” on the special figure 2 display device 214 when the determination result based on the entrance to the special figure 2 starting port 232 is a big hit. Which stop symbol pattern is to be stopped and displayed is determined with reference to the special figure 2 determination table with respect to the acquired random number value for determining the special figure for hitting.

  Further, in the present embodiment, although a small hit is not provided in the result of the winning / failure determination based on the entrance to the special figure 2 starting port 232, the result of the outcome determining based on the entrance to the special figure 2 starting port 232 is small. A hit may be provided.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the stop symbol when the result of the determination of success / failure based on the entrance to the special figure 2 starting port 232 is out of place is one of the “special symbols d”. In the case where there are a plurality of types, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 displays any stop symbol form on the special figure 2 display device 214 when the result of the determination of winning / failing based on the winning in the special figure 2 starting port 232 is out of place. Whether to stop display is determined with reference to the special figure determination table with respect to the acquired random number value for determining the lost symbol. Note that the random symbol value for losing symbol determination is acquired from the random symbol counter for losing symbol determination provided in the RAM 308 when determining the symbol for stopping detachment.

  FIG. 12 shows an example of the special figure 1 fluctuation display time determination table for determining the fluctuation time of the symbol fluctuation display in the special figure 1 fluctuation game.

  The special figure 1 variable display time determination table is used in the special figure 1 related lottery process (step 10231) of the main control unit timer interruption process. The data table shown in FIG. 12 is stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300, for example. As shown in FIG. 12, the special figure 1 variable display time determination table includes “stop symbol”, “variable time”, “random number selection range”, “effect mode on decorative symbol display device” and “table” from the left column. It consists of five items.

  The “stop symbol” in the left column is a stop symbol determined using the special figure determination table (special figure 1 symbol determination table) of FIG. "Common with and without electric support", "Special figure C (common with and without electric support)", "Special figure D / Special figure E (common with and without electric support)", "Special figure F (Without electric support: Hold 3) And “Special Figure F (No Electric Support: Hold 0-2, or Electric Support: Hold 0-3)”.

  When the “stop symbol” is “special chart A / special chart B”, whether or not the game state at the time of variable time determination is the electric support state (presence / absence of electric support) and the number of special figure 1 variable games held First, the table “1” is selected. When the “stop symbol” is “special diagram C”, the table “2” is selected regardless of the presence / absence of electric support at the time of determining the variation time and the number of suspensions of the special diagram 1 variable game. When the “stop symbol” is “special drawing D / special drawing E”, whether or not the game state at the time of the change time determination is the electric support state (whether or not the electric support is provided) and the number of special figure 1 variable games held First, the table “3” is selected.

  When the “stop symbol” is “special diagram F”, the table “4” or the table “5” is selected in accordance with the presence / absence of electric support at the time of determining the variation time and the number of suspension of the special diagram 1 variation game. It has become. When the special symbol F is determined as the stop symbol, and there is no electric support and the number of holdings of the special figure 1 variable game is three, the table “4” is selected, and there is no electric support and the number of holdings is 0 to 2 If there is a case or if there is electric support and the number of reservations is 0 to 3, the table “5” is selected.

  The item “random number selection range” indicates a numerical range (0 to 65535) of a random number to be compared with the acquired special figure variation time determination random value. The random number value for determining the special figure variation time is acquired, for example, at the same time as the start information acquisition of the special figure 1 and stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 308, and is read out from the predetermined storage area when the variable display time of the special figure 1 is determined. It has become. In the table “1”, the “random number selection range” is divided into three values of a numerical value 0 to 1000, a numerical value 1001 to 20000, and a numerical value 20001 to 65535. In the table “2”, the “random number selection range” is divided into three values of a numerical value 0 to 30000, a numerical value 30001 to 45000, and a numerical value 45001 to 65535. In the table “3”, the “random number selection range” is divided into two values of a numerical value 0 to 30000 and a numerical value 30001 to 65535. In the table “4”, the “random number selection range” is divided into four values of a numerical value 0 to 65000, a numerical value 65001 to 65400, a numerical value 65401 to 65500, and a numerical value 65501 to 65535. In the table “5”, the “random number selection range” is divided into four values of a numerical value 0 to 50000, a numerical value 50001 to 60000, a numerical value 60001 to 65000, and a numerical value 65001 to 65535.

  “Variation time” on the left side of the “Random number selection range” indicates the fluctuation time of the special figure 1 variable game. The “variable time” is “15000 ms” corresponding to the table “1” and the random number selection range corresponding to the numerical values 0 to 1000, “45000 ms” corresponding to the numerical values 1001 to 20000, and “65000 ms corresponding to the numerical values 20001 to 65535. "Is assigned to each. “Variation time” corresponds to the table “2”, the random number selection range corresponds to the numerical values 0 to 30000, “12000 ms”, the numerical values 30001 to 45000 corresponds to “45000 ms”, and the numerical values 45001 to 65535. “65000 ms” is assigned to each. “Variation time” has a table “3”, and the random number selection range is assigned “12000 ms” corresponding to numerical values 0 to 30000, and “15000 ms” corresponding to numerical values 30001 to 65535. The “variation time” corresponds to the table “4”, the random number selection range corresponding to the numerical values 0 to 65000, “3000 ms”, the numerical values 65001 to 65400, “10000 ms”, and the numerical values 65401 to 65500. “60000 ms” and “60000 ms” are assigned to the numerical values 65501 to 65535, respectively. Further, the “variation time” corresponds to the table “5”, the random number selection range corresponding to the numerical values 0 to 50000, “7000 ms”, the numerical values 50001 to 60000 corresponding to “10000 ms”, and the numerical values 60001 to 65000. “60000 ms” and “60000 ms” are respectively assigned to the numerical values 65001 to 65535.

  The “Rendering mode on the decorative symbol display device” on the right side of the “Random number selection range” is the first decorative symbol in the special figure 1 variable game corresponding to the combination of the “stop symbol” and the selected “variable time”. The effect aspect performed with the display apparatus 208 or the 2nd decoration symbol display apparatus 209 is shown. The “effect pattern on the decorative symbol display device” corresponds to “stop pattern” corresponding to “special chart A / special chart B”, “variable time“ 1500 ms ”,“ per normal reach ”, and variable time“ 45000 ms ”. “Per super reach A” and “per super reach B” corresponding to the fluctuation time “65000 ms”. In addition, the “effect pattern on the decorative symbol display device” corresponds to the “stop symbol” corresponding to the “stop symbol” corresponding to the “stop symbol” and the variation time “12000 ms” and the variation time “45000 ms”. Corresponding to “Super Reach A Loss → Stop Chance Eye” and “65,000 ms”, the “Super Reach B Loss → Chance Eye Stop” is assigned. Here, Super Reach A Loss → Chance Eye Stop is a display that stops the chance eye after the production of Super Reach A at the time of loss, and Super Reach B Loss → Chance Eye Stop After the effect of Super Reach B at the time of losing, the display that stops the chance eye is performed. Also, the “effect pattern on the decorative symbol display device” is “chance stop” corresponding to the “stop symbol” is “special drawing D / special drawing E” and the variable time “12000 ms”, and the variable time “15000 ms”. Corresponding to “normal reach lose → chance stop”, respectively. Here, “normal reach lose → chance chance stop” is to perform a display to stop the chance eye after the effect of normal reach at the time of loss is completed. In addition, in the “effect mode on the decorative symbol display device”, the “stop symbol” is “special drawing F”, the variation time “3000 ms” is corresponding to “shortening loss”, and the variation time “7000 ms” is corresponding to “ "Leach", "Normal Reach Loss" corresponding to "10000 ms", "Super Reach A Loss" corresponding to "40000 ms", and "Super Reach B Loss" corresponding to "60000 ms" Assigned.

  FIG. 13 shows an example of the special figure 2 variable display time determination table for determining the variable time of the symbol variable display in the special figure 2 variable game.

  The special figure 2 variable display time determination table is used in the special figure 2 related lottery process (step 10229) of the main control unit timer interruption process. The data table shown in FIG. 13 is stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300, for example. As shown in FIG. 13, the special figure 2 variable display time determination table includes “stop symbol”, “variable time”, “random number selection range”, “effect mode on the decorative symbol display device” and “table” from the left column. It consists of five items.

  The “stop symbol” in the left column is a stop symbol determined using the special symbol determination table (special symbol 2 symbol determination table) in FIG. Special figure c (without electric support), "Special figure a, special figure b, special figure c (no electric support: Hold 1-3)", "Special figure a, special figure b, special figure c (with electric support) : Special hold d) (with electric support: Hold 1-3), Special figure d (with electric support: Hold 0), and Special figure d (No electric support: Hold 0-3) ) ”. When the “stop symbol” is “special chart a / special chart b / special chart c”, the tables “6” to “8” are selected according to the presence / absence of the electric support at the time of determination of the variable time or the number of reserved special figure 2 variable games. "Is selected. When the “stop symbol” is “special drawing a, special drawing b, special drawing c (no electric support)”, the table “6” is selected. When the “stop symbol” is “special figure a, special figure b, special figure c (with electric support: hold 1 to 3)”, the table “7” is selected. When the “stop symbol” is “special drawing a, special drawing b, special drawing c (with electric support: hold 0)”, the table “8” is selected.

  When “stop symbol” is “special diagram d”, any of tables “9” to “11” is selected according to the presence / absence of electric support at the time of determining the variation time and the number of suspensions of special diagram 2 variable game . When the “stop symbol” is “special symbol d (with electric support: hold 1 to 3)”, the table “9” is selected. When the “stop symbol” is “special symbol d (with electric support: hold 0)”, the table “10” is selected. When the “stop symbol” is “special symbol d (no electric support: hold 0 to 3)”, the table “11” is selected.

  The item “random number selection range” indicates a numerical range (0 to 65535) of a random number to be compared with the acquired special figure variation time determination random value. The random number value for determining the special figure variation time is acquired, for example, simultaneously with the acquisition of the start information of FIG. It has become. In the table “6”, the “random number selection range” is divided into three values of a numerical value 0 to 1000, a numerical value 1001 to 20000, and a numerical value 20001 to 65535. In the table “7”, the “random number selection range” is divided into three values of a numerical value 0 to 1000, a numerical value 1001 to 20000, and a numerical value 20001 to 65535. In the table “8”, the “random number selection range” is divided into two values, a numerical value 0 to 20000 and a numerical value 20001 to 65535. In the table “9”, the “random number selection range” is divided into two values of a numerical value 0 to 65500 and a numerical value 65501 to 65535. In the table “10”, the “random number selection range” is divided into a numerical value 0 to 65500 and a numerical value 65501 to 65535. In the table “11”, the “random number selection range” is divided into four values of a numerical value 0 to 50000, a numerical value 50001 to 60000, a numerical value 60001 to 65000, and a numerical value 65001 to 65535.

  “Variation time” on the left side of the “Random number selection range” in the figure indicates the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 variable game. “Variation time” is “table 5”, the random number selection range is “15000 ms” corresponding to the numerical value 0 to 1000, “45000 ms” corresponding to the numerical value 1001 to 20000, and “65000 ms corresponding to the numerical value 20001 to 65535. "Is assigned to each. The “variation time” corresponds to the table “7” and the random number selection range corresponding to the numerical values 0 to 1000 “1000 ms”, the numerical values 1001 to 20000 corresponding to “15000 ms”, and the numerical values 20001 to 65535. “45000 ms” is assigned. “Variation time” is assigned with table “8”, “15000 ms” corresponding to the numerical value selection range of 0 to 20000, and “45000 ms” corresponding to the numerical values 20001 to 65535. “Variation time” has a table “9” and a random number selection range of “1000 ms” corresponding to numerical values 0 to 65500 and “40000 ms” corresponding to numerical values 65501 to 65535, respectively. In addition, the “variable time” is assigned with a table “10” and a random number selection range of “7000 ms” corresponding to the numerical values 0 to 65500 and “40000 ms” corresponding to the numerical values 65501 to 65535, respectively. Furthermore, the “variation time” corresponds to the table “11”, the random number selection range corresponding to the numerical values 0 to 50000, “7000 ms”, the numerical values 50001 to 60000 corresponding to “10000 ms”, and the numerical values 60001 to 65000. “60000 ms” and “60000 ms” are respectively assigned to the numerical values 65001 to 65535.

  “Rendering mode on decoration symbol display device” to the right of “Random number selection range” is the first decoration symbol in the special figure 2 variable game corresponding to the combination of “stop symbol” and “variation time” selected. The effect aspect performed with the display apparatus 208 or the 2nd decoration symbol display apparatus 209 is shown. As for the “appearance mode on the decorative symbol display device”, the “stop symbol” is “special diagram a, special diagram b, special diagram c (no electric support)” and the fluctuation time is 15000 ms, and “variation per normal reach” “Per super reach A” is allocated corresponding to the time of 45000 ms, and “per super reach B” is allocated corresponding to the fluctuation time of 65000 ms. In addition, the “appearance mode on the decorative symbol display device” corresponds to a “stop symbol” of “special a, special b, special c (with electric support: hold 1 to 3)” and a fluctuation time of 1000 ms. “Per unexpected”, “per normal reach” corresponding to a fluctuation time of 15000 ms, and “per super reach A” corresponding to a fluctuation time of 45,000 ms are assigned. Also, the “effect pattern on the decorative symbol display device” is “corresponding to the special symbol a, special symbol b, special symbol c (with electric support: 0 hold)” and “variable time 15000 ms”. “Per normal reach” and “per super reach A” are allocated in correspondence with the fluctuation time of 45000 ms. In addition, the “appearance mode on the decorative symbol display device” is “extremely shortened loss” corresponding to the “stop symbol” is “special drawing d (with electric support: hold 1 to 3)” and the fluctuation time is 1000 ms, and the fluctuation time. “Super Reach A Loss” is assigned corresponding to 40000 ms. In addition, the “appearance mode on the decorative symbol display device” corresponds to the “stop symbol” of “special drawing d (with electric support: hold 0)”, “loss” corresponding to the fluctuation time of 7000 ms, and fluctuation time of 40000 ms. “Super Reach A Loss” is assigned. Further, the “effect mode on the decorative symbol display device” is that the “stop symbol” is “special drawing d (no electric support: 0 to 3 on hold)”, “loss” corresponding to the fluctuation time 7000 ms, and the fluctuation time 10000 ms. “Normal Reach Loss” is assigned to “1”, “Super Reach A Loss” is assigned to the variation time 40000 ms, and “Super Reach B Loss” is assigned to the variation time 60000 ms.

  Next, returning to the description of FIG. 7, the special figure state update process for each of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 is performed. First, the special figure state update process (the special figure 2 state update process) for the special figure 2 is performed. Perform (step 10225). In the special figure 2 state update process, one of the following processes is performed in accordance with the state of the special figure 2.

  For example, in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing of the special figure 2 fluctuation start, a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the value of the special figure 2 holding number stored in the special figure 2 holding number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is shown in FIG. Re-store in the reserved number storage area. At the same time, the turning on / off of the special figure 2 holding lamp 220 is controlled. For example, if the four LEDs of the special figure 2 holding lamp 220 in FIG. 3 are LED numbers 1-4 in order from the left to the right in the figure, the LEDs corresponding to the special figure 2 holding number are red, for example, in order from the smallest LED number. Turn on and turn off the others.

  Also, for example, in the special figure 2 state update process in the middle of the special figure 2 fluctuation display (the value of the special figure 2 display symbol update timer described above is 1 or more), the 7-segment LED constituting the special figure 2 display device 214 is turned on. Performs lighting / extinguishing drive control that repeatedly turns off. By performing this control, the special figure 2 display device 214 performs the special figure 2 variable display (special figure 2 variable game). Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the rotation start setting transmission process is to be executed in the command setting transmission process (step 10233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area, and the process ends.

  Further, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with respective flags of a 16R big hit flag, an 8R big hit flag, a loss flag, a special figure probability fluctuation flag, and a normal figure probability fluctuation flag. In the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the special figure 2 fluctuation display time has elapsed (the timing when the value of the special figure 2 display symbol update timer changes from 1 to 0), the 16R jackpot flag is on, and the special figure probability fluctuation When the flag is on and the ordinary probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure a and 8R jackpot flag shown in FIG. 5B are on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is on, and the ordinary figure probability fluctuation flag is on. Is the special figure b, the 8R jackpot flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is off, the normal figure probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure c is on, and the off flag is on, the special figure d is on. In this manner, the 7 segment LED constituting the special figure 2 display device 214 is turned on / off, and a setting indicating that the special figure 2 is being stopped is set in the setting area of the RAM 308. By performing this control, the special figure 2 display device 214 can display the 16R special big hit symbol (special figure a), the 8R special big hit symbol (special figure b), the 8R special big hit symbol (special figure c), and the off symbol (special figure). d) Confirm and display one of the symbols. Thereafter, information indicating the stop period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, for 500 ms). With this setting, the specially displayed special figure 2 is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the result of the special figure 2 variable game is notified to the player. Also, if the electric support number stored in the RAM 308 is 1, or more, the subtraction result is changed from 1 to 0. In this case, if the special figure probability is not changing (details will be described later), the time reduction flag is turned off. Further, the hourly flag is also turned off during the big hit game (in the special game state). Further, the special transmission information indicating that the rotation stop setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step 10233) is additionally stored in the above-described transmission information storage area, and the design for stopping the variable display is shown in FIG. The special figure 2 identification information indicating the presence is additionally stored in the RAM 308 as information to be included in command data, which will be described later, and the processing is terminated.

  If the result of the special figure 2 variable game is a big hit, the big hit flag is turned on as will be described later. When the jackpot flag is on, in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (the timing when the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the RAM 308 In the setting area, the special figure 2 is in operation and waits for a predetermined winning effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, a period during which an image for notifying the player that the big win by the decorative symbol display device 208 is started is displayed. Therefore, information indicating the winning effect period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308. In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the winning effect setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step 10233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  Further, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined winning effect period ends (the timing when the value of the special figure 2 standby time management timer changes from 1 to 0), a predetermined release period (for example, 29 seconds) Or, until a winning of a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10 balls) is detected at the variable winning opening 234, the door is connected to a solenoid for opening / closing the door member 234a of the variable winning opening 234 (a part of various solenoids 332). A signal for holding the member 234a in the opened state is output, and information indicating the opening period is set in the storage area of the door opening time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Further, in the command setting transmission process (step 10233), predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening release setting transmission process is executed is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  In the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the door opening time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the predetermined closing period (for example, 1.5 seconds) A signal for holding the door member 234a in a closed state is output to a solenoid for opening / closing the door member 234a of the variable prize opening 234 (a part of various solenoids 332), and a door closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308 is provided. Information indicating the closing period is set in the storage area. In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening closing setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step 10233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  In addition, the door opening / closing control is repeated a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 16 rounds or 8 rounds), and in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the end timing, a predetermined end effect period (for example, 3 seconds) In other words, the effect standby period is stored in the storage area of the effect standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to set to wait for a period during which an image for informing the player that the big hit by the decorative symbol display device 208 is to be ended is displayed. Set the information indicating. Also, if the ordinary probability fluctuation flag is set to ON, the power support number (for example, 100 times) is set in the power support number storage unit provided in the RAM 308 simultaneously with the end of the big hit game, and the RAM 308 Turns on the hourly flag provided in. If the usual probability fluctuation flag is set to OFF, the power support count storage unit does not set the power support count, and the time reduction flag is not turned ON. Here, the electric support state means that the pachinko machine is in an advantageous state for the player in order to shorten the time from the end of the big hit in the special figure variable game to the start of the next big hit. If the short time flag is set to ON at this time, it is in the normal figure high probability (normal figure certain change) state. There is a higher probability of hitting in the general-game variable game in the high-probability state than in the normal-game low-probability state. In addition, in the normal figure high probability state, the fluctuation time of the general figure variable game is shorter than in the normal figure low probability state (normal figure variable short). Furthermore, in the normal high probability state, compared to the normal low probability state, the opening time in one opening of the pair of blade members 232a of the special drawing 2 starting port 232 is likely to be longer (electrical chew extension). In addition, the pair of blade members 232a are more likely to open in the normal high probability state than in the normal low probability state. The game state due to the universal figure change, the universal figure change, and the electric chew extension is collectively referred to as an electric support (starting prize winning support by electric tulip) state.

  In addition, as described above, the hourly flag is set to off during the big hit game (in the special game state). Therefore, the normal low probability state is maintained during the big hit game. This is because, if the game is in a high probability state during a big hit game, a large number of game balls will be placed in the special figure 2 starting port 232 until a predetermined number of game balls enter the variable prize opening 234 during the big hit game. In order to solve this, there is a problem that the number of game balls that can be acquired during the big hit increases and the number of game balls that can be acquired during the big hit increases. Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the end effect setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step 10233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  Also, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined end production period ends (when the production standby time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the special figure 2 is not activated in the setting area of the RAM 308. Set medium. Further, if the result of the special figure 2 variable game is out of place, the out-of-game flag is turned on as will be described later. In the case where the miss flag is on, even in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period described above ends (the timing when the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), In the setting area of the RAM 308, special figure 2 inactive is set. In the special figure 2 state update process when the special figure 2 is not in operation, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step 10227.

  Subsequently, special figure state update processing (special figure 1 state update process) for special figure 1 is performed (step 10227). In this special figure 1 state update process, one of the following processes is performed according to the state of special figure 1.

  For example, in the special figure 1 state update process at the timing of the special figure 1 change start, a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the value of the special figure 1 holding number stored in the special figure 1 holding number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is shown in FIG. Re-store in the reserved number storage area. At the same time, the turning on / off of the special figure 1 holding lamp 218 is controlled. For example, if the four LEDs of the special figure 1 holding lamp 218 in FIG. 3 are LED numbers 1-4 in order from the left to the right in the figure, the LEDs corresponding to the special figure 1 holding number are red, for example, in order from the smallest LED number. Turn on and turn off the others.

  Further, for example, in the special figure 1 state update process in the middle of the special figure 1 fluctuation display (the value of the above-mentioned special figure 1 display symbol update timer is 1 or more), the 7-segment LED constituting the special figure 1 display device 212 is turned on. Performs lighting / extinguishing drive control that repeatedly turns off. By performing this control, the special figure 1 display device 212 performs the special figure 1 variable display (special figure 1 variable game). Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the rotation start setting transmission process is to be executed in the command setting transmission process (step 10233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area, and the process ends.

  Further, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with a 15R big hit flag, a 2R big hit flag, a small hit flag, a loss flag, a special figure probability fluctuation flag, and a normal figure probability fluctuation flag. In the special figure 1 state update process that starts at the timing when the special figure 1 fluctuation display time has elapsed (the timing when the special figure 1 display symbol update timer value changes from 1 to 0), the 15R jackpot flag is on, and the special figure probability fluctuation When the flag is on and the special figure probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure A and 15R jackpot flag shown in FIG. 5A are on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is off, and the common figure probability fluctuation flag is on. Is special figure B, 2R big hit flag is on, special figure probability fluctuation flag is on, and special figure probability fluctuation flag is on, special figure C, 2R big hit flag is on, special figure probability fluctuation flag is on, general figure The special figure 1 display device is configured such that the probability variation flag is in the special figure D when the off flag is on, the special figure E is on when the small hit flag is on, and the special figure F is on when the off flag is on. 7-segment LED constituting 212 Perform turning on and off the drive control, to set indicating that a special symbol 1 stop display of the setting area of the RAM 308. By performing this control, the special figure 1 display device 212 has a 15R special big hit symbol (special figure A), a 15R big hit symbol (special figure B), a 2R big hit symbol (special figure C), and a 2R big hit symbol (special figure C). Hidden probability change) One of the symbols (special diagram D), the small hit symbol (special diagram E), and the off symbol (special diagram F) is confirmed and displayed. Thereafter, information indicating the stop period is set in the storage area of the special figure 1 stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, for 500 ms). With this setting, the specially displayed special figure 1 is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the result of the special figure 1 variable game is notified to the player. Also, if the electric support number stored in the RAM 308 is 1, or more, the subtraction result is changed from 1 to 0. In this case, if the special figure probability is not changing (details will be described later), the time reduction flag is turned off. Further, the hourly flag is also turned off during the big hit game (in the special game state). Further, the special transmission information indicating that the rotation stop setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step 10233) is additionally stored in the above-described transmission information storage area, and the design for stopping the variable display is shown in FIG. The special figure 1 identification information indicating the presence is additionally stored in the RAM 308 as information to be included in command data to be described later, and the process is terminated.

  If the result of the special figure 1 variable game is a big hit, the big hit flag is turned on as will be described later. When the jackpot flag is on, in the special figure 1 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (the special figure 1 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the RAM 308 In the setting area, special figure 1 is set to be active, and a predetermined winning effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, a period in which an image for notifying the player that a big hit by the decorative symbol display device 208 is started is displayed. Therefore, information indicating the winning effect period is set in the storage area of the special figure 1 waiting time management timer provided in the RAM 308. In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the winning effect setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step 10233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  Further, in the special figure 1 state update process which starts at the timing when the predetermined winning effect period ends (the timing when the value of the special figure 1 standby time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), a predetermined release period (for example, 29 seconds) Or, until a winning of a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10 balls) is detected at the variable winning opening 234, the door is connected to a solenoid for opening / closing the door member 234a of the variable winning opening 234 (a part of various solenoids 332). A signal for holding the member 234a in the opened state is output, and information indicating the opening period is set in the storage area of the door opening time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Further, in the command setting transmission process (step 10233), predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening release setting transmission process is executed is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  In the special figure 1 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the door opening time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the predetermined closing period (for example, 1.5 seconds) A signal for holding the door member 234a in a closed state is output to a solenoid for opening / closing the door member 234a of the variable prize opening 234 (a part of various solenoids 332), and a door closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308 is used. Information indicating the closing period is set in the storage area. In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening closing setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step 10233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  In addition, in the special figure 1 state update process that starts at the timing when the door member opening / closing control is repeated a predetermined number of times (15 rounds or 2 rounds in the present embodiment) and finished, a predetermined end effect period (for example, 3 seconds) In other words, the effect standby period is stored in the storage area of the effect standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to set to wait for a period during which an image for informing the player that the big hit by the decorative symbol display device 208 is to be ended is displayed. Set the information indicating. Also, if the ordinary probability fluctuation flag is set to ON, the power support number (for example, 100 times) is set in the power support number storage unit provided in the RAM 308 simultaneously with the end of the big hit game, and the RAM 308 Turns on the hourly flag provided in. If the usual probability fluctuation flag is set to OFF, the power support count storage unit does not set the power support count, and the time reduction flag is not turned ON. Here, the electric support state means that the pachinko machine is in an advantageous state for the player in order to shorten the time from the end of the big hit in the special figure variable game to the start of the next big hit. If the short time flag is set to ON at this time, it is in the normal figure high probability (normal figure certain change) state. There is a higher probability of hitting in the general-game variable game in the high-probability state than in the normal-game low-probability state. In addition, in the normal figure high probability state, the fluctuation time of the general figure variable game is shorter than in the normal figure low probability state (normal figure variable short). Furthermore, in the normal high probability state, compared to the normal low probability state, the opening time in one opening of the pair of blade members 232a of the special drawing 2 starting port 232 is likely to be longer (electrical chew extension). In addition, the pair of blade members 232a are more likely to open in the normal high probability state than in the normal low probability state. The game state due to the universal figure change, the universal figure change, and the electric chew extension is collectively referred to as an electric support (starting prize winning support by electric tulip) state.

  In addition, as described above, the hourly flag is set to off during the big hit game (in the special game state). Therefore, the normal low probability state is maintained during the big hit game. This is because if the game is in a high probability state during a big hit game, a large number of game balls will be placed in the special figure 1 starting port 230 until a predetermined number of game balls enter the variable winning opening 234 during the big hit game. In order to solve this, there is a problem that the number of game balls that can be acquired during the big hit increases and the number of game balls that can be acquired during the big hit increases. Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the end effect setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step 10233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  Further, in the special figure 1 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined end production period ends (time when the production standby time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the special figure 2 is not activated in the setting area of the RAM 308. Set medium. Further, if the result of the special figure 1 variable game is out of play, the out-of-game flag is turned on as will be described later. When the miss flag is on, even in the special figure 1 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period described above ends (the special figure 1 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), In the setting area of the RAM 308, special figure 2 inactive is set. In the special figure 1 state update process in the case where the special figure 1 is not in operation, the process proceeds to the next step 10227 without doing anything.

  The order of the special figure 2 state update process and the special figure 1 state update process may be reversed.

  When the special figure state update process in step 10225 and step 10227 is completed, a special figure related lottery process for each of special figure 1 and special figure 2 is performed. Also here, the special figure related lottery process (special figure 2 related lottery process) for special figure 2 is performed first (step 10229), and then the special figure related lottery process for special figure 1 (special figure 1 related lottery process). (Step 10231). Also for these special drawing related lottery processes, the main control unit 300 performs the special figure 2 related lottery processing before the special figure 1 related lottery processing, so that the special figure 2 variable game start condition and the special figure 1 fluctuation Even if the game start conditions are satisfied at the same time, since the special figure 2 variable game is changing first, the special figure 1 variable game does not start changing. In addition, when the number of special figure 2 variable games held is larger than 0, the lottery process and the variable game related to the special figure 1 variable game hold are not performed. The notification of the result of the jackpot determination of the special figure variable game by the decorative symbol display device 208 is performed by the first sub-control unit 400, and the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning at the special figure 2 starting port 232 is notified. 1 is performed in preference to the notification of the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning at the starting port 230.

  In the case of the special figure 2 related lottery process (step 10229), a special figure 2 random value set is obtained from the first (most recently stored) holding position in the special figure 2 random value storage area. Refer to the success / failure determination table shown in FIG. 10 (a) and FIG. 10 (b) for the hit determination random number value in the set of special figure 2 random values, and determine whether to win or not Make a decision. Next, when the determination result is a big hit, the main control unit 300 uses the special figure determination random number value shown in FIG. 11 (b) for the acquired special figure determination random number value in the special figure 2 random value storage area. With reference to the table (special symbol 2 symbol determination table), the symbol (stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed after the fluctuation display of special symbol 2 is determined. As will be described in detail later, when the result of the determination is wrong, a random symbol value for determining a missing symbol is obtained separately, and the random symbol value is referred to the special symbol determining table shown in FIG. To decide.

  After the first special figure 2 random value set is extracted from the special figure 2 random value storage area, the storage of the special figure 2 random value set in the special figure 2 random value storage area is cleared, and the special figure 2 Subtract 1 from the number of holds. At this time, the special figure 2 random value set extracted from the special figure 2 random value storage area is stored in the temporary area provided in the RAM 308, and the special figure 2 random value set is stored in the temporary area. You may make it perform the above-mentioned determination based on the group of 2 random number values.

  In the case of the special figure 1 related lottery process (step 10231), the special figure 1 random value set is obtained from the first (most recently stored) holding position in the special figure 1 random value storage area. Refer to the success / failure determination table and the small hit determination table shown in FIG. 10 (a), FIG. 10 (b), and FIG. 10 (c) for the hit determination random value in the special figure 1 random value set. Then, it is determined whether to make a big hit, a small hit or a loss. Next, when the determination result is a big hit or a small hit, the main control unit 300 uses the special figure determining random number value in the special figure 2 random value storage area obtained as shown in FIG. With reference to the figure determination table (special figure 1 symbol determination table), the symbol (stopped symbol) to be stopped and displayed after the fluctuation display of special figure 1 is determined. Although details will be described later, if the result of the determination is wrong, a random symbol value for determining a missing symbol is acquired separately, and the random symbol value is referred to the special symbol determining table shown in FIG. To decide.

After the first special figure 1 random value set is extracted from the special figure 1 random value storage area, the storage of the special figure 1 random value set in the special figure 1 random value storage area is cleared, and the special figure 1 Subtract 1 from the number of holds. At this time, the special figure 1 random value set extracted from the special figure 1 random value storage area is stored in the temporary area provided in the RAM 308, and the special figure 1 random value set is stored in the temporary area. The above-described determination may be performed based on a set of one random value.
In step 10233 following step 10231, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. The output schedule information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits, for example, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bits 11 to 14 are Command type (in this embodiment, basic command, symbol variation start command, prefetch result information command, symbol variation stop command, winning effect start command, end effect start command, jackpot round number designation command, power recovery command, RAM clear command, etc. Information that can specify the type of command), bits 0 to 10 are constituted by command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type).

  Specifically, the strobe information is turned on or off by the command transmission process described above. If the command type is a symbol variation start command, the 16R jackpot flag, 15R jackpot flag, 8R jackpot flag or 2R jackpot flag value stored in the RAM 308 of the main controller 300, the special figure probability In the case of the symbol fluctuation stop command, including the value of the fluctuation flag and the special figure timer number selected in the special figure related lottery process, the value of the 16R big hit flag, 15R big hit flag, 8R big hit flag or 2R big hit flag, special figure Including the value of the probability variation flag, including the value of the special figure probability variation flag in the case of the winning effect command and the end effect start command, and the special figure probability variation flag in the case of the jackpot round number designation command. Value, number of big hit rounds, etc. are included. When the command type indicates a basic command, device information in the command data, presence / absence of winning at the special figure 1 starting port 230, presence / absence of winning at the special figure 2 starting port 232, presence / absence of winning at the variable winning port 234, etc. including.

  In addition, in the prefetch result information command, prefetch result information (prefetched stop symbol information) stored in the prefetch result storage unit in the command data and the prefetched stop symbol correspond to the number of holds. Information indicating whether or not the information is on hold. The prefetch result information and the hold number information in the prefetch result information command may include only an increment, or may include prefetch result information and hold number information for all holds.

  In the rotation start setting transmission process described above, the values of the 16R big hit flag, 15R big hit flag, 8R big hit flag and 2R big hit flag, the special figure probability variation flag value, and the special figure 1 stored in the RAM 308 as the command data are shown. Information indicating the special figure timer number selected in the related lottery process and the special figure 2 related lottery process, the number of the special figure 1 variable game or the special figure 2 variable game held, etc. is set. In the rotation stop setting transmission process described above, information indicating the values of the 16R big hit flag, 15R big hit flag, 8R big hit flag, 2R big hit flag, special figure probability variation flag, etc. stored in the RAM 308 is set in the command data. To do. In the winning effect setting transmission process described above, the command control data stored in the RAM 308, the effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 208, various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the winning effect period, the special figure probability variation flag Information indicating the value, the number of the special figure 1 variable game or the special figure 2 variable game being held, etc. is set. In the above-described end effect setting transmission process, the command control data stored in the RAM 308, the effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 208, various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the effect standby period, the special figure probability variation flag Information indicating the value, the number of the special figure 1 variable game or the special figure 2 variable game being held, etc. is set. In the above-described winning prize opening release setting transmission process, the number of big hit rounds stored in the RAM 308 in the command data, the value of the special figure probability fluctuation flag, the number of special figure 1 variable games or special figure 2 variable games held, etc. Set the information indicating. In the above-described winning prize closing setting transmission process, the number of big hit rounds stored in the RAM 308 in the command data, the value of the special figure probability fluctuation flag, the number of special figure 1 variable games or special figure 2 variable games held, etc. Set the information indicating. In this step 10233, general command special figure hold increase processing is also performed. In this general command special figure hold increasing process, special figure identification information (information showing special figure 1 or special figure 2) stored in the transmission information storage area of the RAM 308 is set in the command data. In the first sub-control unit 400, it is possible to determine the production control according to the change of the game control in the main control unit 300 by the command type included in the received output schedule information, and it is included in the output schedule information. Based on the information of the command data, the contents of effect control can be determined.

  In step 10235 following step 10233, external output signal setting processing is performed. In this external output signal setting process, the game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to the information input circuit 350 separate from the pachinko machine 100 via the information output circuit 336.

  In step 10237 following step 10235, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, the signal states of the various sensors stored in the signal state storage area in step 10205 are read out, and the presence or absence of a predetermined error, for example, the presence or absence of a front frame door opening error or the presence or absence of a full tray error is monitored. When the front frame door opening error or the lower pan full error is detected, the transmission information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 includes device information indicating the presence or absence of the front frame door opening error or the lower pan full error. Set. Further, various solenoids 332 are driven to control the opening / closing of the special figure 2 starting port 232 and the variable prize opening 234, and the general diagram display device 210 and the special diagram 1 display device 212 via the drive circuits 324, 326, 330. The display data to be output to the special figure 2 display device 214, various status display units 328, and the like is set in the output port of the I / O 310. Also, the output schedule information set in the payout request number transmission process (step 10219) is output to the first sub-control unit 400 via the output port (I / O 310).

  In step 10239 following step 10237, it is monitored whether or not the low voltage signal is ON. If the low voltage signal is on (when power supply is detected to be cut off), the process proceeds to step 10243. If the low voltage signal is off (when power supply is not cut off), the process proceeds to step 10241. In step 10241, timer interruption end processing is performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step 10201 is set in each original register, the interrupt permission is set, and the like. Thereafter, the main control unit main process shown in FIG. Return to. On the other hand, in step 10243, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is saved as a return data in a predetermined area of the RAM 308, and power-off processing such as initialization of input / output ports is performed. After that, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG.

  Next, processing of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described using FIG. FIG. 5A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 6B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing (strobe interrupt processing) of the first sub-control unit 400. FIG. 6C is a flowchart of the timer variable update interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 4D is a flowchart of the image control process of the first sub control unit 400.

  First, in step 10301 in FIG. 9A, various initial settings are performed. When power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step 10301. In this initialization processing, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed. This initialization process takes about 30 seconds, for example.

  In step 10303 following step 10301, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10. When the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step 10305. . In step 10305, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

  In step 10307 following step 10305, command processing is performed. The CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 determines whether a command has been received from the main control unit 300.

  In step 10309 subsequent to step 10307, effect control processing is performed. For example, if there is a new command in step 10307, processing such as reading effect data corresponding to this command from the ROM 406 is performed, and if the effect data needs to be updated, effect data update processing is performed.

  In step 10311 subsequent to step 10309, when the press of the chance button is detected, the effect data updated in step 10309 is changed to effect data corresponding to the press of the chance button.

  In step 10313 following step 10311, if there is a command to the VDP 434 in the effect data read in step 10309, this command is output to the VDP 434 (details will be described later).

  In step 10315 following step 10313, if there is a command to the sound source IC 416 in the effect data read out in step 10309, this command is output to the sound source IC 416.

  In step 10317 following step 10315, if there is a command to the various lamps 418 in the effect data read out in step 10309, this command is output to the drive circuit 420.

  In step 10319 following step 10317, if there is a command to the shielding device 246 in the effect data read out in step 10309, this command is output to the drive circuit 432.

  In step 10321 next to step 10319, if there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 in the effect data read in step 10309, the control command is set to be output, and the process returns to step 10303. .

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described using FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 300. In step 10401 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 408.

  Next, the first sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms). Execute in the cycle. In step 10501 of the first sub control unit timer interrupt process, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step 10303 in the first sub control unit main process shown in FIG. Is stored in the timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step 10303, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step 10503 following step 10501, transmission of a control command to the second sub-control unit 500 set in step 10321 in the main process of the first sub-control unit 400, update processing of random numbers for other effects, and the like are performed.

  Next, the image control process in step 10313 in the main process of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the flow of image control processing.

  In step 10601, an instruction to transfer image data is issued. Here, the CPU 404 first swaps the designation of the display areas A and B in the VRAM 436. As a result, an image of one frame stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the decorative design display device 208. Next, the CPU 404 sets ROM coordinates (transfer source address of the ROM 406), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of the VRAM 436) and the like in the attribute register of the VDP 434 based on the position information table and the like, and then the image from the ROM 406 to the VRAM 436. Set an instruction to start data transfer. The VDP 434 transfers the image data from the ROM 406 to the VRAM 436 based on the command set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 434 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 404.

  In step 10603 following step 10601, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal from the VDP 434 is input. If a transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step 10605. If not, the transfer end interrupt signal is determined. Wait for the input signal to be input. In step 10605, parameters are set based on the production scenario configuration table and attribute data. Here, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 436 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 436 in Step 10601, the CPU 404 has information on image data constituting the display image (coordinate axes and image sizes of the VRAM 436). , VRAM coordinates (arrangement coordinates, etc.) are instructed to the VDP 434. The VDP 434 sets parameters according to attributes based on instructions stored in the attribute register.

  In step 10607 following step 10605, a drawing instruction is performed. In this drawing instruction, the CPU 404 instructs the VDP 434 to start drawing an image. The VDP 434 starts drawing an image in the frame buffer in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 404.

  In step 10609 following step 10607, it is determined whether or not a generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 434 based on the end of image drawing has been input. If a generation end interrupt signal has been input, the process proceeds to step 10611; Waits for the generation end interrupt signal to be input. In step 10611, a scene display counter which is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 408 and counts how many scene images have been generated is incremented (+1), and the process ends.

  The process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 7B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 8C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500.

  First, in step 10701 in FIG. 10A, various initial settings are performed. When power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step 10701. In this initialization processing, initial setting of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 508, and the like are performed.

  In step 10703 following step 10701, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10. When the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step 10705. . In Step 10705, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

  In step 10707 following step 10705, command processing is performed. The CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 determines whether a command has been received from the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400.

  In step 10709 after step 10707, effect control processing is performed. For example, if there is a new command in step 10707, the effect data corresponding to this command is read from the ROM 506, and if the effect data needs to be updated, the effect data is updated.

  In Step 10711 following Step 10709, if there is a command from the first sub-control unit 400 to the game board lamp 532 or the game table frame lamp 542, this command is output to the serial communication control circuit 520.

  In step 10713 following step 10711, if there is a command from the first sub-control unit 400 to the effect movable body 224, this command is output to the drive circuit 516, and the processing returns to step 10703.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the second sub control unit 500 detects the strobe signal output from the first sub control unit 400. In step 10801 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the first sub control unit 400 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 508.

  Next, the second sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. The second sub-control unit 500 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms), and a timer interrupt process is performed in response to this timer interrupt. Execute in the cycle. In step 10901 of the second sub control unit timer interrupt process, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step 10703 in the second sub control unit main process shown in FIG. Is stored in the timer variable storage area. Accordingly, in step 10703, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10). In step 10903 of the second sub-control unit timer interrupt process, an effect random number update process is performed.

<Specific example of effects by display on decorative symbol display device 208>
FIGS. 16A to 16O are diagrams showing specific examples of effects by display on the decorative symbol display device 208 in order.

  17 (p) to (D) are diagrams showing specific examples of effects by display on the decorative symbol display device 208 in order, following FIGS. 16 (a) to (o).

  FIGS. 18E to 18H are diagrams showing specific examples of effects by display on the decorative symbol display device 208 in order, following FIGS. 17P to 17D.

  This example is an example of “per super reach A” in which the success / failure determination result is a probable big hit (Special Figure A) and the fluctuation time is 45000 ms.

  The display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 includes a left symbol display area 208a, a middle symbol display area 208b, a right symbol display area 208c, and an effect display area 208d. A fourth symbol area 731a for special figure 1 and a fourth symbol area 731b for special figure 2 are provided in the upper right part of the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208. In the fourth symbol area 731a for special figure 1, a circle is displayed when the fluctuation of special figure 1 is stopped, and a circle is blinked during the fluctuation of special figure 1 (however, in FIG. The display shows a blinking display.) In the fourth symbol area 731b for the special figure 2, a △ mark is displayed while the fluctuation of the special figure 2 is stopped, and a △ mark is blinked during the fluctuation of the special figure 2 (however, in the figure, the Δ mark is not displayed). The display shows a blinking display.) On the lower left side of the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208, there is provided a special icon 1 hold icon display region 732a for displaying icons corresponding to the number of special game 1 variable games that are held, and the display region of the decorative symbol display device 208 is displayed. In the center of the right part, a special icon 2 holding icon display area 732b for displaying icons as many as the number of special figure 2 variable games on hold is provided. The special icon 2 hold icon display area 732b is not displayed when there is no special figure 2 hold, and is displayed when repair of the special figure 2 occurs. On the right side of the special icon 1 hold icon display area 732a, a change icon display area 734 for displaying an icon related to the current change is provided.

  In each figure, the first special symbol display device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, the first special symbol hold lamp 218, and the second special symbol hold lamp 220 are displayed at the lower left of the decorative symbol display device 208. Is illustrated. The first special figure display device 212 and the second special figure display device 214 blink the central horizontal LED of the seven segment LEDs during the fluctuation of each special figure variable game, and the other LEDs are turned off. Let

  In FIG. 16 (a), the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display area 208c, and the result of the previous special figure 1 variable game is the special figure F (missing symbol). Yes, it shows a case where the number of suspensions of the special figure 1 variable game is two.

  Following FIG. 16A, in FIG. 16B, the reserved special figure 1 variable game is started, and the first special symbol display device 212 displays that it is changing. That is, in the first special symbol display device 212, the center horizontal bar LED of the 7-segment LEDs is blinked, and the other LEDs are turned off to indicate the fluctuation.

  In FIG. 16 (c) following FIG. 16 (b), FIG. 16 (d) following FIG. 16 (c), and FIG. 16 (e) following FIG. 16 (d), the special icon 1 hold icon display area 732a is displayed. The displayed hold icons 732aa and 732ab are moved to the right, the hold icon 732aa displayed on the rightmost side of the special icon 1 hold icon display area 732a is moved and displayed in the variable icon display area 734, The hold icon 732ab displayed immediately to the left of the hold icon 732aa is displayed on the rightmost side of the special icon 1 hold icon display area 732a.

  In the present embodiment, the hold icon 732aa displayed in the area corresponding to the hold 1 becomes the change icon 732aa when the movement starts from the area corresponding to the hold 1. Note that the hold icon displayed in the area corresponding to the hold 1 may be a change icon when displayed in the change icon display area. In addition, when the hold is decreased, the icon displayed in the area corresponding to the hold 1 may be changed.

  Following FIG. 16E, in FIG. 16F, decorative symbols are variably displayed in the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display area 208c.

  Following FIG. 16F, in FIG. 16G, a conversation effect and a button effect are performed on the decorative symbol display device 208. For example, in the effect display area 208d, the character (Yoshimune) 208e is displayed and the remark is displayed (conversation effect), and the operation means image 208g and the chance button 136 imitating the above-described chance button 136 that can be operated by the player. An operable period image 208h representing a period during which the above operation is possible is displayed (button effect). The operation means image 208g includes, for example, an image 208ga which is an image imitating the button part of the chance button 136 and an image 208gb which is an image imitating the edge of the peripheral area of the chance button 136.

  The operation means image 208g is related to the above-described chance button 136, and may simply display the part that can be pressed, or may display that the part that can be pressed can move up and down, or display an arrow. Alternatively, it may be displayed that the characters can be operated. At the display start timing, it is not necessary to move the part that can be pressed and moved up and down, and then display the movement that moves the part that can be pressed and moved gradually while shaking. May be. In addition, an image (for example, a movie (moving image, video) may be displayed) in which a part that can be operated by pressing is shining may be displayed. Moreover, you may make it not display the image which is shining.

  The operable period image 208h executes an animation that changes the display mode from the start position to the end position. In this embodiment, an image in which all the horizontal width is blacked out is displayed first, and the black width in the horizontal width is reduced as the period during which the chance button 136 can be operated decreases. This black painting may be applied with a color other than black, or any other image as long as the operable period can be identified.

  The operable period image 208h is not limited to a horizontal bar shape, and may be displayed by a meter, a gauge, characters (numerals), the number of images corresponding to the remaining time or elapsed time, the color of the image, and the like.

  Following FIG. 16G, in FIG. 16H, acceptance of button operation of the chance button 136 is started, and the black width of the operable period image 208h starts to decrease from this point.

  Following FIG. 16 (h), in FIG. 16 (i), the period during which the chance button 136 can be operated decreases, and the operable period image 208h has a reduced width of black compared to FIG. 16 (h). doing.

  Following FIG. 16 (i), FIG. 16 (j) shows a display when the button operation of the chance button 136 is accepted after FIG. 16 (i). In this case, in the effect display area 208d, the character As a comment 208k of 208e, “Chance is a chance!” Is displayed. In this case, the display of FIG. 16K is performed after the display of FIG. When the button operation is not accepted within the period during which the chance button 136 can be operated, the display of FIG. 16J is not performed, and the display of FIG. 16K is performed. Note that even when the button operation is not received within the period during which the chance button 136 can be operated, the display of FIG. 16J may be performed at the end of the button operation reception period.

  The button operation acceptance period ends, and in the subsequent FIG. 16 (k), the display of the effect display area 208d is ended and the same display as in FIG. 16 (f) is performed.

  Following FIG. 16 (k), in FIG. 16 (l), the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in the left symbol display area 208a and the right symbol display area 208c, and the decorative symbol is variably displayed in the middle symbol display area 208b. FIG. 16 (l) shows the reach state, and “7” is stopped and displayed in the left symbol display area 208a and the right symbol display area 208c. In this embodiment, the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed one by one in the order of left, right, and middle. However, the left and right decorative symbols may be stopped and displayed simultaneously.

  Following FIG. 16 (l), in FIG. 16 (m), the decorative symbols displayed in the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display area 208c are displayed in the decorative symbols. It moves to the corner 733 of the display device 208 and displays it. The corner 733 is located at the lower right of the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208, but may be provided at another position.

  The display of the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display area 208c is deleted (decoration of the decorative symbol), and the display of the special icon 1 hold icon display area 732a is also deleted (icon deletion). The decoration symbol and the icon may be erased at the same time, or one of them may be erased first.

  In FIG. 16 (m), the fourth symbol area 731a for special figure 1 and the fourth symbol area 731b for special figure 2 are displayed, but for the fourth symbol area 731a for special figure 1 and for special figure 2 The fourth symbol area 731b may also be deleted.

  Following FIG. 16 (m), in FIG. 16 (n) and subsequent figures, a duel (Yoshimune and swordsman duel) scene of characters is displayed in the effect display area 208d in order.

  16 (n) is displayed following FIG. 16 (m), FIG. 16 (o) is displayed following FIG. 16 (n), and FIG. 17 (p) is followed by FIG. 16 (o). Display. In FIG. 17 (p), the eyes of Yoshimune and the swordsman collide at a point 208l, and in FIG. 17 (q) following FIG. 17 (p), the point 208l where the line of sight collided ruptures and a rupture location 208m is displayed.

  Following FIG. 17 (q), in FIG. 17 (r), the rupture location 208m is erased and the operation means image 208i and the operable period image 208j are displayed, whereby the visual appearance is that the button appears as a result of the rupture. Create an effect. The operating means image 208i and the operable period image 208j have the same configuration as the operating means image 208g and the operable period image 208h described above. Note that the operation portion image 208i and the operable period image 208j may be displayed together with the rupture location 208m without deleting the rupture location 208m.

  Subsequent to FIG. 17 (r), in FIG. 17 (s), a display prompting the player's operation of “Strike the button!” Is displayed in the effect display area 208d.

  Subsequent to FIG. 17 (s), in FIG. 17 (t), acceptance of the button operation of the chance button 136 is started, and the black width of the operable period image 208j starts to decrease from this point.

  17 (u) following FIG. 17 (t), FIG. 17 (v) following FIG. 17 (u), FIG. 17 (w) following FIG. 17 (v), FIG. 17 (x) following FIG. ), When the operation of the chance button 136 is detected, a repetitive striking effect (an effect displaying how Yoshimune gradually pushes the swordsman) is displayed in the effect display area 208d. In the present embodiment, the display of the repetitive strike effect (the push-in state of Yoshimune's swordsman) changes according to the number of operations of the chance button 136. For example, FIG. 17 (u) is displayed when the chance button 136 is operated three times, FIG. 17 (v) is displayed when the chance button 136 is operated six times, and FIG. 17 (w) is displayed when the chance button 136 is operated nine times. This is displayed when the operation is performed, and FIG. 17X is displayed when the chance button 136 is operated 12 times. In this embodiment, the display mode of the continuous hit effect changes continuously in response to one operation of the chance button 136, but the display mode of the continuous hit effect changes in response to a predetermined number of operations. (In the case of the present embodiment, when the operation is not performed three times from the display of the non-operating state (FIG. 17 (t)), the state of FIG. 17 (u) is displayed and the operation is performed six times. In this case, the display shown in FIG.

  Following FIG. 17 (x), the button operation acceptance period ends in FIG. 17 (y), and in FIG. 17 (z), the display of “put the button repeatedly!”, The operation means image 208i, and the operable period The image 208j is deleted.

  Following FIG. 17 (z), in FIG. 17 (A), Yoshimune performs a cut-off display in the effect display area 208d, and in FIG. 17 (B), FIG. 17 (C), and FIG. Display how you win. Note that in FIG. 17D, a fluctuation variation display is performed in which the decorative design displayed in the corner portion 733 is displayed while shaking. In this embodiment, since it is determined that the display after FIG. 17A is executed by the effect lottery, the operation of the chance button 136 is determined in advance until the button operation reception period ends. Even when the number of times (for example, 20 times) is not detected, the effects shown in FIG. In addition, when the number of times determined in advance is not detected, an effect different from the effect after FIG. 17A may be executed.

  Following FIG. 17D, in FIG. 18E, the display in the effect display area 208d and the decorative variation fluctuation display in the corner 733 are erased, and then the left symbol display in FIG. 18F. In the region 208a, the middle symbol display region 208b, and the right symbol display region 208c, the decorative symbol fluctuation display is performed.

  Following FIG. 18 (F), in FIG. 18 (G), the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display area 208c, and the fourth symbol area for special figure 1 is displayed. At 731a, the fourth symbol for special figure 1 is stopped and displayed, and the first special symbol display device 212 displays special figure A shown in FIG. 5 (a). Thereafter, in FIG. 18H, “probability big hit” is displayed in the effect display area 208d.

  FIGS. 19 (C) ′ to (J) ′ are diagrams showing specific examples of effects by display on the decorative symbol display device 208 in order, following FIG. 17 (B).

  This example is an example of “Super Reach A Loss” in which the determination result is out of order (Special Figure F) and the variation time is 40000 ms.

  Here, an example of proceeding from FIG. 17B to FIG. 19C ′ without proceeding to the state shown in FIG. 17C will be described. In this example, Yoshimune loses.

  Following FIG. 19 (C) ′, FIG. 19 (D) ′ displays the appearance of Yoshimune's defeat. In FIG. 19 (D) ′, a fluctuation variation display is performed in which the decorative design displayed at the corner 733 is displayed while shaking.

  In FIG. 19 (E) ′ following FIG. 19 (D) ′, the display in the effect display area 208d and the display in the corner 733 are erased, and then in the following FIG. 19 (F) ′, the left symbol display area 208a. In the middle symbol display area 208b and the right symbol display area 208c, the decorative symbol fluctuation display is performed.

  Although not displayed in FIG. 18 (F), in FIG. 19 (F) ′, a special icon 1 hold icon display area 732a and a variable icon display area 734 for displaying icons are displayed. Similar icons 732aa and 732ab are displayed.

  Following FIG. 19 (F) ′, in FIG. 19 (G) ′, the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display area 208c. In the symbol area 731a, the fourth symbol for special symbol 1 is stopped and displayed, and the first special symbol display device 212 displays the special symbol F shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 19 (H) ′ following FIG. 19 (G) ′, FIG. 19 (I) ′ following FIG. 19 (H) ′, and FIG. 19 (J) ′ following FIG. The icon 732aa which is an icon indicating a game is gradually deleted. In FIG. 19 (H) ′, the icon 732aa starts to drop, in FIG. 19 (I) ′, almost all the icons 732aa are lowered and become invisible, and in FIG. 19 (J) ′, all of the icons 732aa are completely lowered and completely erased. Is done.

  20 (t) ″ to (H) ″ are diagrams illustrating specific examples of effects by display on the decorative symbol display device 208 in order, following FIG. 17 (s).

  FIG. 21 (I) ″ is a diagram showing a specific example of effects by display on the decorative symbol display device 208 following FIG. 20 (H) ″.

  In this example, the determination result is a probable big hit (Special Figure A), and the fluctuation time is 65000 ms.

  Here, an example of proceeding from FIG. 17 (s) to FIG. 20 (t) ″ without proceeding to the state shown in FIG. 17 (t) will be described. In this example, Yoshimune wins a counter attack after receiving a swordsman attack.

  In FIG. 20 (t) ″ following FIG. 17 (s), acceptance of the button operation of the chance button 136 is started, and the black width of the operable period image 208j starts to decrease from this point.

  20 (u) ″ following FIG. 20 (t) ″ and FIG. 20 (v) ″ following FIG. 20 (u) ″, Yoshimune gradually pushes the swordsman in the effect display area 208d. indicate.

  20 (w) ″ following FIG. 20 (v) ″ and FIG. 20 (x) ″ following FIG. 20 (w) ″, the swordsman gradually pushes Yoshimune back in the effect display area 208d. indicate.

  Following FIG. 20 (x) ″, the button operation acceptance period ends in FIG. 20 (y) ″, and in FIG. 20 (z) ″, the operation means image 208i and the operable period image 208j are deleted. .

  Following FIG. 20 (z) ″, in FIG. 20 (A) ″, a display in which the swordsman is about to cut is performed in the effect display area 208d.

  In the present embodiment, it is determined that the display after FIG. 20 (A) ″ is executed by the effect lottery, so that one operation of the chance button 136 is performed until the button operation acceptance period ends. Even when the detection is not made a plurality of times, the effects shown in FIG. In addition, when the number of times determined in advance is not detected, an effect different from the effect after FIG. 20 (A) ″ may be executed.

  In FIG. 20 (B) ″ following FIG. 20 (A) ″, in the effect display area 208d, Yoshimune is displayed and a display prompting the player's operation “Press the button to counter the attack!” Is displayed. Do. In FIG. 20 (C) ″ following FIG. 20 (B) ″, the operation means image 208i and the operable period image 208j are displayed in the effect display area 208d.

  In FIG. 20 (D) ″ following FIG. 20 (C) ″, acceptance of the button operation of the chance button 136 is started, and the black width of the operable period image 208j starts to decrease from this point. In FIG. 20 (E) ″ following FIG. 20 (D) ″, the decrease in the horizontal width of the operable period image 208j continues.

  Following FIG. 20 (E) ″, in FIG. 20 (F) ″, an operation of the chance button 136 is detected, and a big hit effect is started. In the effect display area 208d, the effect for the big hit is displayed as “Missing Kill” and the display that Yoshimune is about to slash. FIG. 20 (G) ″, FIG. 20 (H) ″, FIG. 21 (I) ′. ´ displays how Yoshimune wins. Note that, in FIG. 21I ″, a fluctuation variation display is performed in which the decorative design displayed in the corner portion 733 is displayed while shaking. The subsequent steps are the same as those after FIG.

  In the present embodiment, it is determined that the display after FIG. 20 (F) ″ is executed by the effect lottery, and when the operation of the chance button 136 is detected during the reception period of the operation of the chance button 136, Or after the period for accepting the operation of the chance button 136 is over, the big hit effect is started. When the operation of the chance button 136 is not detected during the acceptance period of the chance button 136, a display different from that shown in FIG. 20 (F) ″ (for example, the effect for losing in FIG. 22 (F) ″). May be displayed, and then an effect (resurrection effect) that is a big hit may be displayed.

  FIG. 22 (E) ″ ″ to (G) ″ ″ are diagrams showing specific examples of effects by display on the decorative symbol display device 208 in order, following FIG. 20 (D) ″.

  Here, an example will be described in which the process proceeds from the state illustrated in FIG. 20D ″ to the state illustrated in FIG. 20E ″ without proceeding to the state illustrated in FIG. In this example, Yoshimune is defeated by a swordsman attack.

  This example is an example of “Super Reach B Loss” in which the determination result is out of place (Special Figure F) and the variation time is 60000 ms.

  Following FIG. 20 (D) ″, in FIG. 22 (E) ″ ″, the reduction of the black width of the operable period image 208j continues.

  In FIG. 22 (F) ″ following FIG. 22 (E) ″, the operation of the chance button 136 is detected, and the operation means image 208i and the operable period image 208j are erased. Following ″ ″, FIG. 22 (G) ″ ″ shows how Yoshimune was defeated. Note that, in FIG. 22 (G) ″, a fluctuation variation display is performed in which the decorative design displayed in the corner portion 733 is displayed while shaking. The subsequent steps are the same as those after FIG.

  In the present embodiment, it is determined that the display after FIG. 22F ″ ″ is executed by the effect lottery, and the operation of the chance button 136 is detected during the reception period of the operation of the chance button 136. Or, after the acceptance period of the operation of the chance button 136 ends, the effect for losing is started.

  23 (t) to 23 (B) are diagrams showing specific examples of effects by display on the decorative symbol display device 208 in order, following FIG. 17 (s).

  Here, an example will be described in which the state proceeds from the state shown in FIG. 17 (s) to the state shown in FIG. 17 (t) and proceeds to FIG. 23 (t). In this example, the player does not operate the button.

  Subsequent to FIG. 17 (s), in FIG. 23 (t), acceptance of the button operation of the chance button 136 is started, and the black width of the operable period image 208j starts to decrease from this point.

  23 (u) following FIG. 23 (t), FIG. 23 (v) following FIG. 23 (u), FIG. 23 (w) following FIG. 23 (v), FIG. 23 (x) following FIG. ), The time has passed without accepting the button operation, and in the effect display area 208d, Yoshimune and Kengo continue to engage in the central position. In addition, even if there is no button operation by a player, you may display a mode that Yoshimune pushes a swordsman gradually.

  Following FIG. 23 (x), the button operation acceptance period ends in FIG. 23 (y), and in FIG. 23 (z), the display of “Press the button repeatedly!”, The operation means image 208i, and the operable period The image 208j is deleted.

  Subsequent to FIG. 23 (z), in FIG. 23 (A), a display in which Yoshimune pushes the swordsman is performed in the effect display area 208d.

  In FIG. 23 (B) following FIG. 23 (A), Yoshimune displays a display in the effect display area 208d, and the subsequent steps are the same as those in FIG. 17 (B) and thereafter. Following FIG. 23 (z), the display of FIG. 23 (A) may be skipped and the process may proceed to FIG. 23 (B).

<Specific example of display by decorative symbol display device 208 and effect by chance button 136>
24A to 24F are diagrams showing specific examples of display by the decorative symbol display device 208 and effects by the chance button 136 in order. This example is an example in which the player makes an effect in which the player cannot operate the chance button 136 during the period from the beginning to the middle of the period during which the button operation is accepted.

  As shown in FIG. 24A, the chance button 136 has a button portion 136a operated by the player and an edge portion 136b of the peripheral region of the chance button 136.

  In FIG. 24 (a), the decorative symbols are variably displayed in the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display area 208c. At this time, the button part 136a of the chance button 136 is in a state protruding from the edge part 136b.

  In FIG. 24 (b) following FIG. 24 (a), a conversation effect and a button effect are performed on the decorative symbol display device 208. For example, in the effect display area 208d, the character (Yoshimune) 208e is displayed and the remark is displayed (conversation effect), and the operation means image 208g and the chance button 136 imitating the above-described chance button 136 that can be operated by the player. An operable period image 208h representing a period during which the above operation is possible is displayed (button effect). The operation means image 208g includes, for example, an image 208ga that is an image imitating the button part 136a of the chance button 136 and an image 208gb that is an image imitating the edge 136b of the peripheral area of the chance button 136.

  The operable period image 208h first displays an image in which all of the horizontal width is blackened, and the black width of the horizontal width decreases as the period during which the chance button 136 can be operated decreases.

  Following FIG. 24 (b), in FIG. 24 (c), acceptance of button operation of the chance button 136 is started, and the black width of the operable period image 208h starts to decrease from this point. Here, the pachinko machine 100 drives the button part 136a of the chance button 136 by the drive circuit 522, and the button part 136a is recessed from the edge part 136b, thereby generating a state in which the player cannot operate. Since the player is depressed when trying to operate the button portion 136a, the player may be deeply interested in the effect. In this embodiment, the button portion 136a is driven to be recessed from the edge portion 136b after reception of the button operation is started. However, the button portion 136a may be driven simultaneously with the reception of the button operation. . While the button unit 136a is being driven, the operation of the chance button is not accepted, but the operation may be accepted.

  Following FIG. 24C, in FIG. 24D, the period during which the chance button 136 can be operated decreases, and the operable period image 208h has a reduced width of black compared to FIG. 24C. doing. Also at this time, the button part 136a is still in a state of being depressed from the edge part 136b, and the player cannot operate.

  In FIG. 24 (e) following FIG. 24 (d), the pachinko machine 100 drives the button part 136 a of the chance button 136 so that the button part 136 a protrudes from the edge part 136 b and can be operated by the player. To generate a state. The player may see this and operate the button part 136a more actively. When the button operation of the chance button 136 is accepted, “Chance is a chance!” Is displayed in the effect display area 208d as the statement 208k of the character 208e, as shown in FIG. Thereafter, the same effects as those shown in FIG.

  FIGS. 25A to 25E are diagrams showing specific examples of display on the decorative symbol display device 208 and effects by the chance button 136 in order. This example is an example in which an effect is provided in which the player cannot operate the chance button 136 during the period from the middle to the end of the period during which the button operation is accepted.

  In FIG. 25A, the acceptance of the button operation of the chance button 136 is started, and from this point, the horizontal blackening of the operable period image 208h starts to decrease. In this example, at this time, the button part 136a of the chance button 136 protrudes from the edge part 136b and is in a state where the player can operate.

  Following FIG. 25A, in FIG. 25B, the period during which the chance button 136 can be operated is reduced, and the operable period image 208h has a reduced black width compared to FIG. 25A. doing. Thereafter, when the player does not perform any button operation, the process proceeds to FIG.

  In FIG. 25 (c), the pachinko machine 100 drives the button part 136a of the chance button 136 to cause the button part 136a to be recessed from the edge part 136b, thereby generating a state in which the player cannot operate.

  Following FIG. 25 (c), in FIG. 25 (d), the button operation acceptance period is ended while the button portion 136a is recessed from the edge portion 136b so that the player cannot operate it. In the display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display area 208c, the decorative symbols are variably displayed. At this time, the pachinko machine 100 drives the button part 136a of the chance button 136 so that the button part 136a protrudes from the edge part 136b.

  In the present embodiment, the operation of the chance button is accepted after the button operation acceptance is started until the button portion 136a is driven, and the button design (for example, the character 208e in the effect display area 208d is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208). The rendition 208k is displayed as “the chance to display!”. Further, the operation of the chance button is not accepted while the button portion 136a is being driven. Note that the operation of the chance button may not be accepted during the period from when the button operation acceptance is started until the button portion 136a is driven. Further, the operation of the chance button may be accepted while the button unit 136 is being driven.

  FIGS. 26A to 26F are diagrams showing specific examples of display by the decorative symbol display device 208 and effects by the chance button 136 in order. This example is an example of performing an effect in which the player cannot operate the chance button 136 during the period from the middle to the middle of the button operation acceptance period. FIG. 26 (g) is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect when the button operation is received from the beginning of the period in which the button operation is received until the state where the chance button 136 cannot be operated is started. . FIG. 26 (g) ′ is a diagram showing an example of an effect when a button operation is received from the end of the period in which the button operation is received until the end of the state where the chance button 136 cannot be operated. is there.

  In FIG. 26 (a), the decorative symbols are variably displayed in the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display area 208c. At this time, the button part 136a of the chance button 136 is in a state protruding from the edge part 136b.

  In FIG. 26 (b) following FIG. 26 (a), a conversation effect and a button effect are performed on the decorative symbol display device 208. For example, in the effect display area 208d, the character (Yoshimune) 208e is displayed and the remark is displayed (conversation effect), and the operation means image 208g and the chance button 136 imitating the above-described chance button 136 that can be operated by the player. An operable period image 208h representing a period during which the above operation is possible is displayed (button effect). The operation means image 208g includes, for example, an image 208ga that is an image imitating the button part 136a of the chance button 136 and an image 208gb that is an image imitating the edge 136b of the peripheral area of the chance button 136.

  The operable period image 208h first displays an image in which all of the horizontal width is blackened, and the black width of the horizontal width decreases as the period during which the chance button 136 can be operated decreases.

  In FIG. 26B, acceptance of the button operation of the chance button 136 is started, and from this point, the horizontal blackening of the operable period image 208h starts to decrease. In this example, at this time, the button part 136a of the chance button 136 protrudes from the edge part 136b and is in a state where the player can operate.

  Following FIG. 26 (b), in FIG. 26 (c), the period during which the chance button 136 can be operated decreases, and the operable period image 208h has a reduced black width compared to FIG. 26 (b). doing. Thereafter, when the player does not perform any button operation, the process proceeds to FIG.

  In FIG. 26 (d), the pachinko machine 100 drives the button part 136a of the chance button 136 to cause the button part 136a to be recessed from the edge part 136b, thereby generating a state in which the player cannot operate.

  Following FIG. 26D, in FIG. 26E, a period during which the chance button 136 can be operated while the button portion 136a is recessed from the edge portion 136b and the player cannot continue to operate. In the operable period image 208h, the black width of the width is reduced as compared with FIG.

  In FIG. 26 (f) following FIG. 26 (e), the pachinko machine 100 drives the button part 136 a of the chance button 136 so that the button part 136 a protrudes from the edge part 136 b and can be operated by the player. To generate a state.

  When the button operation is received from the beginning of the period in which the button operation is received until the state in which the chance button 136 cannot be operated is started (period before FIG. 26D), As shown in g), “Chance is a chance!” is displayed as the statement 208k of the character 208e in the effect display area 208d. Thereafter, the same effects as those shown in FIG.

  Further, when the button operation is received during the period from the end of the state in which the button operation cannot be operated to the end of the state in which the chance button 136 cannot be operated (period after FIG. 26E), As shown in FIG. 26 (g) ', the remark 208k of the character 208e is displayed as "Super hot!" In the effect display area 208d. Thereafter, the same effects as those shown in FIG.

  The effect when the button operation is received in the period before FIG. 26D is more reliable (for example, the big hit wins the effect than when the button operation is received in the period after FIG. 26E. (Reliability) is low. The reliability may be reversed, and the reliability may be the same.

  In this example, different effects are performed when the button operation is received in a period before FIG. 26D and when the button operation is received in a period after FIG. However, the same production may be performed without changing the production. Further, the operation of the chance button 136 is not accepted while the button portion 136a is being driven, but the operation of the chance button 136 may be accepted while the button portion 136a is being driven.

  FIGS. 27A to 27H are diagrams showing specific examples of display by the decorative symbol display device 208 and effects by the chance button 136 in order. This example is an example in which the player performs an effect that the chance button 136 remains depressed while the chance button 136 is continuously hit, so that the player cannot operate.

  FIG. 27A shows a state corresponding to FIG. 17T described above. In FIG. 27A, acceptance of the button operation of the chance button 136 is started, and the black width of the operable period image 208j starts to decrease from this point. At this time, in the pachinko machine 100, the button part 136a is protruded from the edge part 136b, and a state in which the player can operate is generated.

  In FIG. 27 (b) following FIG. 27 (a) and FIG. 27 (c) following FIG. 27 (b), it is displayed that Yoshimune gradually pushes the swordsman in the effect display area 208d. Repeatedly presses the part 136a continuously.

  In FIG. 27D following FIG. 27C, the number of times the player has pressed the button portion 136a (number of button operations) has reached a predetermined number (N times, for example, 10 times), or the start of pressing (button operation). When a predetermined time (N seconds, for example, 3 seconds) has passed since the start), the pachinko machine 100 drives the button portion 136a of the chance button 136 and keeps the button portion 136a recessed from the edge portion 136b. Thus, a state in which the player cannot operate is generated. The player may be deeply interested in the production because the player remains depressed while continuously striking the button portion 136a.

  27 (e) following FIG. 27 (d), FIG. 27 (f) following FIG. 27 (e), and FIG. 27 (g) following FIG. 27 (f), the button portion 136a is recessed from the edge portion 136b. In the production display area 208d, Yoshimune gradually approaches the swordsman side.

  In FIG. 27 (h) following FIG. 27 (g), the button operation acceptance period ends, and thereafter, the button part 136a of the chance button 136 is driven to cause the button part 136a to protrude beyond the edge part 136b.

  In addition, when the player operates the button once or more (when the button operation is accepted), the button portion 136a may be recessed from the edge portion 136b.

  When the number of button operations by the player reaches N times, the button portion 136a is recessed from the edge portion 136b. When the number of button operations by the player has not reached N times, the button portion 136a May not be recessed from the edge 136b.

  When the player does not operate the button, the button part 136a may not be recessed from the edge part 136b.

  Even when the player does not operate the button, the button part 136a is recessed from the edge part 136b when a predetermined time (N seconds, for example, 3 seconds) elapses from the start of the button operation reception period. You may do it.

  In this embodiment, the control is performed so as to be depressed at any one of a plurality of triggers (in this embodiment, the number of times of pressing and the passage of time), but only one trigger is set. You may make it carry out, and you may make it perform the control to dent, when 2 or more of several triggers are satisfy | filled.

  FIGS. 28 (e) ′ to (f) ′ are diagrams showing specific examples of display by the decorative symbol display device 208 and effects by the chance button 136 in order, following FIG. 27 (d). This example is an example in which the chance button 136 is recessed while the player is hitting the chance button 136 continuously, and the button operation acceptance period ends with the chance button 136 remaining depressed.

  In FIG. 28 (e) ′ following FIG. 27 (d), in the effect display area 208d, Yoshimune gradually pushes the swordsman but does not push it out, and the button part 136a remains recessed from the edge part 136b. In FIG. 28 (f) ′ following FIG. 28 (e ′), the button operation acceptance period ends with the button portion 136 a recessed from the edge portion 136 b.

  28 (f) ″ to (g) ″ are diagrams showing specific examples of display by the decorative symbol display device 208 and effects by the chance button 136 in order, following FIG. 28 (e) ′. In this example, the chance button 136 is depressed while the player is repeatedly hitting the chance button 136, and then the chance button 136 is returned to perform an effect that the player can repeatedly hit again.

  28 (e) ′, in FIG. 28 (f) ″, Yoshimune gradually pushes the swordsman in the effect display area 208d, and also drives the button part 136a of the chance button 136, thereby the button part 136a. Projecting from the edge 136b. In FIG. 28 (g) ″ following FIG. 28 (f) ″, Yoshimune gradually pushes the swordsman in the effect display area 208d and returns to the state before the button portion 136a is recessed, and can be repeatedly hit again. It will be in a state and the production will continue.

  FIGS. 29A to 29I are diagrams showing specific examples of display by the decorative symbol display device 208 and effects by the chance button 136 in order, following FIG. 20Z. In this example, for example, a proximity sensor (not shown) is provided in the vicinity of the chance button 136, and a configuration in which it is possible to detect that the player has approached the chance button 136 so as to hold his hand is used, and the detection result is used. This is an example of production.

  FIG. 29A shows a state corresponding to FIG. 20A ″. In this state, the button portion 136a protrudes from the edge portion 136b.

  Following FIG. 29A, in FIG. 29B, the button portion 136a of the chance button 136 is driven to make the button portion 136a recessed from the edge portion 136b.

  In FIG. 29 (c) following FIG. 29 (b), in the effect display area 208 d, with the button portion 136 a being recessed from the edge portion 136 b, “Put your hand over the button and put out the recessed button!” Is displayed to prompt the player to operate. 29 (d) following FIG. 29 (c), FIG. 29 (e) following FIG. 29 (d), and FIG. 29 (f) following FIG. 29 (e), the button portion 136a is recessed from the edge portion 136b. In the effect display area 208d, the display “Delete the button with your hand over the button!” Is erased, and “3”, “2”, “1” are displayed instead, and the countdown is performed. .

  Following FIG. 29 (f), in FIG. 29 (g), it is detected by the proximity sensor that the player holds his hand, and the button part 136a of the chance button 136 is driven by this, and the button part 136a is driven. Projecting from the edge 136b. Note that the button portion 136a may protrude beyond the edge portion 136b when a predetermined period elapses without detecting that the player holds his / her hand with the proximity sensor. In this case, the proximity sensor may not be provided.

  Following FIG. 29 (g), in FIG. 29 (h), “counterattack start” is displayed in the effect display area 208d, and the process proceeds to FIG. 29 (i). FIG. 29 (i) corresponds to FIG. 20 (C) ″, and the process proceeds thereafter in the same manner as FIG. 20 (C) ″ and thereafter.

  30 (f) ′ to (l) ′ are diagrams showing specific examples of display by the decorative symbol display device 208 and effects by the chance button 136 in order, following FIG. 29 (e). In this example, for example, a proximity sensor (not shown) is provided in the vicinity of the chance button 136, and a configuration in which it is possible to detect that the player has approached the chance button 136 so as to hold his hand is used, and the detection result is used. This is an example of production. This example is an example of a case where a failure occurs without being able to fight back. This effect may be performed when the proximity sensor cannot detect the player because the player has not held his hand, or the player has held his hand. Even if the proximity sensor can detect this effect, this effect may be performed, or this effect may be performed without providing the proximity sensor.

  FIG. 30 (f) ′ is a state corresponding to FIG. 29 (f), and in this state, the button part 136 a is recessed from the edge part 136 b.

  Following FIG. 30 (f) ′, in FIG. 30 (g) ′, the countdown in the effect display area 208 d ends, and the button portion 136 a remains recessed from the edge portion 136 b.

  In FIG. 30 (h) ′ following FIG. 30 (g) ′, in the effect display area 208d, “Sorry…” indicating that Yoshimune lost or did not win the jackpot. do. At this time, the button part 136a remains depressed from the edge part 136b. At this time, the button part 136a may be returned and protruded from the edge part 136b.

  Following FIG. 30 (h) ′, in FIG. 30 (i) ′, the decorative symbol shaking fluctuation display is performed at the corner 733 of the decorative symbol display device 208. At this time, the button part 136a remains depressed from the edge part 136b. At this time, the button part 136a may be returned and protruded from the edge part 136b.

  30 (j) ′ following FIG. 30 (i) ′ corresponds to FIG. 19 (E) ′. At this time, the button part 136a is returned and protruded from the edge part 136b. Hereinafter, FIG. 30 (k) ′ following FIG. 30 (j) ′ corresponds to FIG. 19 (F) ′, and FIG. 30 (l) ′ following FIG. 30 (k) ′ is FIG. 19 (G) ′. It corresponds to. At this time, the button part 136a remains protruding from the edge part 136b. In addition, the timing which returns the button part 136a may be after a symbol stop (FIG. 30 (l) ') (or immediately after), and may be simultaneous with a symbol stop.

  FIGS. 31 (c) to 31 (g) are diagrams showing specific examples of display by the decorative symbol display device 208 and effects by the chance button 136 in order, following FIG. 29 (b). This example is an example of an effect that performs display according to the state of the chance button 136 in the effect display area 208d.

  FIG. 31C shows a state following FIG. In FIG. 31C, in the effect display area 208d, in addition to the display in FIG. 29C, an image 208na which is an image imitating the button portion 136a and an image 208nb which is an image imitating the edge portion 136b are displayed. To do. In FIG. 31C, the button portion 136a is recessed from the edge portion 136b, and the image 208na is displayed in a state of being recessed from the image 208nb in the effect display area 208d according to the state of the chance button 136. .

  31 (d) following FIG. 31 (c), FIG. 31 (e) following FIG. 31 (d), and FIG. 31 (f) following FIG. 31 (e), the button part 136a is recessed from the edge part 136b. In the effect display area 208d, the display “Delete the button with your hand over the button!” Is erased, and “3”, “2”, “1” are displayed instead, and the countdown is performed. . In the effect display area 208d, the image 208na is displayed in a state of being recessed from the image 208nb.

  In the effect display area 208d, the operable period image 208h may be displayed while the image 208na and the image 208nb are displayed. Here, the display mode of the operable period image 208 may not be changed. For example, the operation state period image 208 may be all black (the meter is not decreasing, that is, the same display as before or at the start of the reception period) All may be in a white state (a state in which the meter has been reduced. In other words, the same display as when the acceptance period has ended).

  In parallel with the countdown display, the same image as the operable period image 208 may be displayed, and the display mode may be changed according to the countdown effect. Further, the display mode may be changed according to the countdown effect using an image different from the operable period image 208.

  Note that the countdown may be performed using the same image as the operable period 208 or a different image.

  In FIG. 31 (g) following FIG. 31 (f), it is detected by the proximity sensor that the player holds his hand, and the button part 136a of the chance button 136 is driven by this, and the button part 136a is driven. Projecting from the edge 136b. In response to this, in the effect display area 208d, the image 208na is changed and displayed in a state protruding from the image 208nb.

  31 (d) ′ to (f) ′ are diagrams illustrating specific examples of display by the decorative symbol display device 208 and effects by the chance button 136 in order, following FIG. 31 (c). In this example, the button part 136a is gradually protruded as the countdown is performed, and an effect of displaying an image imitating the state of the button part 136a so that the image 208na also protrudes accordingly is performed.

  FIG. 31 (d) ′ shows a state following FIG. 31 (c). In FIG. 31 (d) ′, the button portion 136a is recessed deeper than the edge portion 136b, and the image 208na is displayed in a state where it is recessed deeper than the image 208nb in the effect display area 208d according to the state of the chance button 136. doing.

  FIG. 31 (e) ′ is a state following FIG. 31 (d) ′. In FIG. 31 (e) ′, the button portion 136a is stepped up from that in FIG. 31 (d) ′, and the image 208na is displayed in the effect display area 208d in accordance with the state of the chance button 136 in FIG. 31 (d). It is displayed in a state where it rises above '.

  FIG. 31 (f) ′ is a state following FIG. 31 (e) ′. In FIG. 31 (f) ′, the button portion 136a is stepped up from that in FIG. 31 (e) ′, and the image 208na is displayed in the effect display area 208d in accordance with the state of the chance button 136 in FIG. 31 (e). It is displayed in a state where it rises above '. Next to FIG. 31 (f) ′, the process proceeds to FIG. 31 (g).

  FIG. 31 (g) ′ is a diagram showing a specific example of the display by the decorative symbol display device 208 and the effect by the chance button 136 following FIG. 31 (f). This example is an example of performing an effect in which the chance button 136 remains depressed even after the countdown ends.

  FIG. 31 (g) ′ shows a state following FIG. 31 (f).

  In FIG. 31 (g) ′ subsequent to FIG. 31 (f), the proximity sensor does not detect that the player has held his hand, and the button portion 136a remains recessed from the edge portion 136b. Accordingly, in the effect display area 208d, the image 208na is displayed in a state where it is recessed from the image 208nb. Even when the proximity sensor detects that the player has held his hand, the button portion 136a remains recessed from the edge portion 136b, and the image 208na is recessed from the image 208nb in the effect display area 208d. It may be displayed.

  Note that the state shown in FIG. 31 (g) ′ may be provided after FIG. 31 (f) ′. In this case, the button part 136a performs the operation of returning from the raised state of FIG. 31 (f) ′ to the same depressed state as in FIG. 31 (c).

  Note that the image 208na and the image 208nb may be displayed in a state different from the button portion 136a and the edge portion 136b. For example, the button part 136a is gradually raised as shown in FIGS. 31 (d) ′ to (f) ′, whereas the image 208na continuously displays the image in the depressed state of FIG. 31 (d). You may make it like, and the reverse may be sufficient.

  In addition, about the position of the button part 136a, FIG.31 (d) 'is a 1st position (state indented), FIG.31 (e)' is a 2nd position, FIG.31 (f) 'is a 3rd position. When FIG. 31 (g) shows the fourth position (default position), the movement from the first position to the fourth position is controlled to be performed stepwise as in the present embodiment. It may be. In this case, the button part 136a may be stopped at the second position and / or the third position. Further, it may be controlled to continuously move from the first position to the fourth position. In this case, the second position and the third position are arbitrary positions between the first position and the fourth position, and pass when the button portion 136a moves from the first position to the fourth position. It is a position to do.

<Operation of operation means and first component>
Next, operations of the operation means and the first component according to the present invention will be described. In addition, even if each operation | movement of an operation means and a 1st component is the same operation | movement, the operation means and 1st component itself are carried out by the operation | movement which a player operates according to operation, and the drive means not shown. Both operations can be performed.

  FIG. 32 is a front view showing an example of the operation of the operating means and the first part according to the present invention, and (a) to (b) show the order of movement of each part when the operating means is pressed. It is an example.

  The operation unit 1700 includes, for example, an operation unit that plays the same role as the chance button 136 illustrated in FIG. 1. In this first embodiment, the operation unit 1701 and components around the operation unit 1701 are used. A first component 1702. The top of the first part 1702 is a first part 1702a, and the top of the operating means 1701 is a second part 1701a.

  As shown in FIG. 32 (a), when the operation means 1701 is not operated (for example, pressed), the second part 1701a is located higher than the first part 1702a.

  As shown in FIG. 32A, when the operation means 1701 is operated in the first case, the second part 1701a is located at a higher position than the first part 1702a.

  When the operation means 1701 is operated in the first case, the second part 1701a may be at the same position (the same height) as the first part 1702a, and the first part 1702a. You may make it exist in a lower position.

  FIG. 33 is a front view showing an example of the operation of the operating means and the first part according to the present invention, and (a) to (c) are examples showing the order of movement of the operating means and the first part. is there.

  In some cases, the operation unit 1701 does not move from the state shown in FIG. 33 (a), and the first component 1702 continuously moves upward to shift to the state shown in FIG. 33 (b). In FIG. 33A, the second part 1701a is located higher than the first part 1702a. In FIG.33 (b), the 2nd site | part 1701a exists in a position lower than the 1st site | part 1702a.

  There is also a pattern that moves step by step. As a first step, from the state shown in FIG. 33A, the operating means 1701 does not move, and the first component 1702 moves continuously upward, and FIG. Transition to the state shown in c). In FIG.33 (c), the 2nd site | part 1701a is the same height as the 1st site | part 1702a. As a second stage, the operation means 1701 does not move from the state shown in FIG. 33 (c), and the first component 1702 moves continuously upward to shift to the state shown in FIG. 33 (b).

  In the first stage, the first part 1702a may be higher than the second part 1701a, and the second part 1701a is at a position lower than the position of the first part 1702a (FIG. 33B). ) May be lower.

  Further, the stepwise movement is not limited to two steps, and may be three or more steps.

  FIG. 34 is a front view showing an example of the operation of the operating means and the first component according to the present invention, and (a1) to (a6), (b1) to (b13), (c1) to (a6). Is an example showing the order of movement of each component. Here, an example is shown in which the first component 1702 returns to the original position after movement.

  First, an example of FIGS. 34 (a1) to (a6) will be described.

  When the player operates (depresses) the operating means 1701, the operating means 1701 is lowered to a state shown in FIGS. 34 (a1) and 34 (a2). Thereafter, in a state where the player does not release his / her hand from the operation means 1701 (FIG. 34 (a3)), the operation means 1701 remains at the position where the hand is attached.

  Thereafter, when the player releases his hand from the operation means 1701 (FIG. 34 (a4)), as shown in FIG. 34 (a5), the operation means 1701 rises to the same height as the first component 1702, and then the first One part 1702 descends, and the operation surface of the operation means 1701 is positioned higher than the first part 1702, as shown in FIG. 34 (a6).

  Next, examples of FIGS. 34 (b1) to (b5) will be described.

  When the player operates (depresses) the operating means 1701, the operating means 1701 is lowered to a state shown in FIGS. 34 (b1) and 34 (b2). Thereafter, even when the player does not release his / her hand from the operating means 1701, the operating means 1701 rises to the same height as the first component 1702, as shown in FIG. 34 (b3).

  Thereafter, when the player releases his / her hand from the operation means 1701 (FIG. 34 (b4)), the operation means 1701 is further raised, and the operation surface of the operation means 1701 is positioned higher than the first component 1702. Thereafter, the first component 1702 is lowered, and the operation surface of the operation means 1701 is positioned higher than the first component 1702, as shown in FIG. 34 (b5).

  Next, examples of FIGS. 34 (b1), (b2), and (b6) to (b9) will be described.

  When the player operates (depresses) the operating means 1701, the operating means 1701 is lowered to a state shown in FIGS. 34 (b1) and 34 (b2). Thereafter, even when the player does not release his / her hand from the operation means 1701, the operation means 1701 slightly rises to the extent that it is not as high as the first part 1702, as shown in FIG. 34 (b6).

  Thereafter, when the player releases his / her hand from the operation means 1701 (FIG. 34 (b7)), the operation means 1701 is further raised, and the operation surface of the operation means 1701 becomes the same height as the first component 1702. Thereafter, the first component 1702 descends, and the operation surface of the operation means 1701 is positioned higher than the first component 1702, as shown in FIG. 34 (b8) and FIG. 34 (b9) in this order.

  Next, examples of FIGS. 34 (b1), (b2), and (b10) to (b13) will be described.

  When the player operates (depresses) the operating means 1701, the operating means 1701 is lowered to a state shown in FIGS. 34 (b1) and 34 (b2). Thereafter, even when the player does not release his / her hand from the operation means 1701, the operation means 1701 slightly rises to the extent that it is not as high as the first part 1702, as shown in FIG. 34 (b6).

  Thereafter, when the player releases his hand from the operation means 1701 (FIG. 34 (b11)), the operation means 1701 and the first part 1702 rise by the same amount, and then the first part 1702 falls, The operation surface of the operation means 1701 has the same height as the first component 1702 (FIG. 34 (b12)). The first component 1702 is further lowered, and the operation surface of the operation means 1701 is positioned higher than the first component 1702, as shown in FIG. 34 (b13).

  Next, examples of FIGS. 34 (c1) to (c6) will be described.

  34 (c1) to (c4), the operation surface of the operation means 1701 is lower than the first component 1702. Thereafter, in FIG. 34 (c5), the first component 1702 descends, and the operation surface of the operation means 1701 becomes the same height as the first component 1702. Subsequently, the first component 1702 is further lowered, and the operation surface of the operation means 1701 is positioned higher than the first component 1702, as shown in FIG. 34 (c6).

  FIG. 35 is a front view showing an example of the operation of the operation means according to the present invention, and (a1) to (a6) and (b1) to (b3) are examples showing the order of movement of the operation means.

  First, an example of FIGS. 35 (a1) to (a3) will be described.

  When the player operates (presses) the operation means 1701, the operation means 1701 is lowered, and the states are sequentially shown in FIGS. 35 (a1), 35 (a2), and 35 (a3). The operating means 1701 may be temporarily stopped at each stage of FIGS. 35 (a1), 35 (a2), and 35 (a3), or may be smoothly lowered.

  Next, examples of FIGS. 35 (a1), (a2), (a4), and (a3) will be described.

  When the player operates (presses) the operation means 1701, the operation means 1701 is lowered, and the states are sequentially shown in FIGS. 35 (a1), 35 (a2), 35 (a4), and 35 (a3). The operating means 1701 may be temporarily stopped at each stage of FIGS. 35 (a1), 35 (a2), 35 (a4), and 35 (a3), or may be smoothly lowered.

  Next, examples of FIGS. 35 (a1), (a2), (a5), and (a6) will be described.

  When the player operates (depresses) the operation means 1701, the operation means 1701 is lowered to sequentially enter the states shown in FIGS. 35 (a1) and 35 (a2). Thereafter, when the player releases his / her hand from the operation means 1701 as shown in FIG. 35 (a5), the operation means 1701 is further lowered as shown in FIG. 35 (a6).

  Next, examples of FIGS. 35B1 and 35B2 will be described.

  In a state where the player does not operate, the operation means 1701 is lowered, and in order, FIG. 35 (b1) (the operation surface of the operation means 1701 is higher than the first component 1702), FIG. 35 (b2) (operation of the operation means 1701 The surface is lower than the first part 1702).

  Next, examples of FIGS. 35 (b1), (b3), and (b2) will be described.

  In a state where the player does not operate, the operation means 1701 is lowered, and in order, FIG. 35 (b1) (the operation surface of the operation means 1701 is higher than the first component 1702), FIG. 35 (b3) (operation of the operation means 1701 The surface and the first component 1702 have the same height), and the state shown in FIG. 35B2 (the operation surface of the operation means 1701 is lower than that of the first component 1702).

  FIG. 36 is a front view showing an example of the operation of the operation means according to the present invention, and (a1) to (a6) and (b1) to (b3) are examples showing the order of movement of the operation means.

  First, an example of FIGS. 36 (a1) and (a2) will be described.

  When the player operates (presses) the operation means 1701, the operation means 1701 is lowered, and the state shown in FIG. 36 (a1) (the operation surface of the operation means 1701 is lower than the first component 1702) is obtained. Thereafter, even if the player touches the operating means 1701, the operating means 1701 is raised by the driving means, and the state shown in FIG. 36 (a2) (the operating surface of the operating means 1701 is higher than the first component 1702) is obtained. .

  Next, examples of FIGS. 36 (a1), (a3), and (a2) will be described.

  When the player operates (presses) the operation means 1701, the operation means 1701 is lowered, and the state shown in FIG. 36 (a1) (the operation surface of the operation means 1701 is lower than the first component 1702) is obtained. Thereafter, even if the player touches the operating means 1701, the operating means 1701 is raised by the driving means, and the state shown in FIG. 36 (a3) (the operating surface of the operating means 1701 and the first component 1702 are at the same height). become. Thereafter, even if the player touches the operating means 1701, the operating means 1701 is raised by the driving means, and the state shown in FIG. 36 (a2) (the operating surface of the operating means 1701 is higher than the first component 1702) is obtained. .

  Next, examples of FIGS. 36 (a1), (a4), and (a5) will be described.

  When the player operates (presses) the operation means 1701, the operation means 1701 is lowered, and the state shown in FIG. 36 (a1) (the operation surface of the operation means 1701 is lower than the first component 1702) is obtained. Thereafter, even if the player releases the hand, the operation means 1701 does not move as it is, and the state shown in FIG. 36 (a4) (the operation surface of the operation means 1701 and the first component 1702 are the same height) is obtained. Become. Thereafter, the operating unit 1701 is raised by the driving unit, and enters a state shown in FIG. 36A5 (the operating surface of the operating unit 1701 is higher than that of the first component 1702).

  Next, examples of FIGS. 36 (a1), (a4), (a6), and (a5) will be described.

  When the player operates (presses) the operation means 1701, the operation means 1701 is lowered, and the state shown in FIG. 36 (a1) (the operation surface of the operation means 1701 is lower than the first component 1702) is obtained. Thereafter, even if the player releases the hand, the operation means 1701 does not move as it is, and the state shown in FIG. 36 (a4) (the operation surface of the operation means 1701 and the first component 1702 are the same height) is obtained. Become. Thereafter, the operating means 1701 is raised by the driving means, and is in a state shown in FIG. 36 (a6) (the operating surface of the operating means 1701 and the first component 1702 have the same height). Thereafter, the operating unit 1701 is raised by the driving unit, and enters a state shown in FIG. 36A5 (the operating surface of the operating unit 1701 is higher than that of the first component 1702).

  Next, an example of FIGS. 36B1 and 36B2 will be described.

  In a state where the player does not operate, the operation means 1701 is raised, and in order, FIG. 36 (b1) (the operation surface of the operation means 1701 is lower than the first component 1702), FIG. 34 (b2) (operation of the operation means 1701 The surface is higher than the first part 1702).

  Next, examples of FIGS. 36 (b1), (b3), and (b2) will be described.

  In a state where the player does not operate, the operation means 1701 is raised, and in order, FIG. 36 (b1) (the operation surface of the operation means 1701 is lower than the first component 1702), FIG. 36 (b3) (operation of the operation means 1701 The surface and the first component 1702 have the same height), and the state shown in FIG. 36B2 (the operation surface of the operation means 1701 is higher than that of the first component 1702).

In addition, you may make it control as follows regarding the operation | movement of an operation means and a 1st component.
(1) When the operation means (for example, the button portion 136a) is automatically depressed (when the operation surface of the operation means is lowered below the first part by the drive means) When the operation surface is higher than that of the first component and is shifted to a depressed state (the operation surface of the operation device is higher than that of the first component), a lamp (for example, a chance button lamp 138) in the operation device is emitted. You may control to make it. In this case, the emission color may be the same color as in the normal state or a different color. Further, the luminance may be the same as that in the normal state or may be different.
-When shifting from the normal state to the recessed state, the lamp in the operation means may be controlled not to emit light (light-off state).
(2) Power-on operation (initial operation)
When the power is turned on, the operation means (for example, the button unit 136a) may perform a power-on operation. Further, the operation means may not perform the power-on operation.
For example, the power-on operation of the button unit 136a may include an origin return operation for returning the position of the button unit 136a to the initial position, and sensor detection for confirming that the position of the button unit 136a is detected by the sensor. A confirmation operation may be included, and an operation (full stroke operation) of moving to the maximum position where the button portion 136a can move may be included. In addition, the power-on operation may indicate the above three operations, may indicate any one or two operations, and any one or more of the above three operations and others. May indicate one or more operations. The power-on operation may indicate one or a plurality of operations other than the above three operations.
-During the power-on operation, if the sensor does not detect that the button unit 136a has been operated, an operation of recessing again may be executed (hereinafter referred to as "retry operation"). The retry operation may be performed once or a plurality of times, but may not be performed when the sensor of the button unit 136a is not detected during the power-on operation. If the sensor does not detect the operation of the button part 136a even if the retry operation is performed a specified number of times (one or more times) during the power-on operation, the button is turned off unless the power is turned off and the power is turned on again. 136a may not be operated. In addition, if the sensor of the button unit 136a is not detected during the power-on operation, the button 136a may not be operated unless the power is turned off and the power is turned on again (in this case, the retry operation is controlled). It may not be performed, and the control for executing the retry operation may not be installed). Further, even when the sensor of the button unit 136a is not detected due to the power-on operation, the control for operating at the next operation timing may be executed.
When the button unit 136a is not operated (for example, when the sensor of the button unit 136a is not detected during the power-on operation, or when the sensor is not detected even after performing the retry operation a specified number of times, the button unit 136a is In the case where the effect that the button part 136a is recessed is executed in the case where the driving means is out of order, etc., the same display as when the button part 136a is operated in the effect display area 208d (for example, “image”) “Display of a state in which 208na is recessed from the image 208nb”)) may be performed. In addition, when the button part 136a is in the non-operating state and the effect that the button part 136a is depressed is executed, the display different from the time when the button part 136a is operated is displayed in the effect display area 208d (“the button is out of order. “Indication notifying that there is”, “effect different from button display”, and “display in a state where the image 208na is recessed from the image 208nb” are displayed larger or smaller than the time when the button portion 136a operates, or lighter or darker. ) May be performed. Moreover, when the button part 136a is in a non-operating state, the effect that the button part 136a is recessed may not be executed.
(3) When the operating means (for example, the button part 136a) is recessed through a plurality of stages (when the operating surface of the operating means is lowered below the first part by the driving means)
When the button part 136a is recessed through a plurality of steps (for example, the button part 136a is recessed from the first position (for example, the initial position of the button part 136a) to the third position (for example, the button part 136a is completely recessed). In the case of recessing to position), the distance from the first position to the second position and the distance from the second position to the third position may be equal. Further, the distance from the first position to the second position may be longer than the distance from the second position to the third position, or conversely. There may be two or more stages during the period from the first position to the third position. Also in this case, the distances between the positions may be equal or non-uniform.
When the button part 136a is recessed through a plurality of stages, all of the plurality of stages may be in the pressed-down detection state, some of the plurality of stages may be in the pressed-down detection state, and the rest may be in the non-pressed-down detection state. . Further, when the button unit 136a is depressed, the command indicating that the sensor is detected may be discarded.
(4) Although the control means discards the command detected when the operation means (for example, the button unit 136a) is in a depressed state, if the control means inputs the command, You may make it perform the same process (for example, performing the production | presentation after button operation) when the button part 136a is pressed down. In addition, when the control to dent the button part 136a is performed, the command by the sensor detection of the chance button 136 may not be accepted and discarded.
(5) Multiple chance buttons 136
Only one chance button 136 may be provided, but a plurality of chance buttons may be provided.
The first chance button among the plurality of chance buttons may be a button that performs an operation that is recessed from the edge 136b, and the second chance button may be a button that does not perform an operation that is recessed from the edge 136b. . Either the first chance button or the second chance button may be pressed to perform the same operation (for example, a chance button pressing effect). For example, when an effect A (for example, an effect display after button operation or LED light emission) is executed, the second chance button when the first chance button is depressed. When A is pressed, the effect A may be executed, but the effect A may not be executed, or an effect other than the effect A may be executed. An effect corresponding to only one of the first chance button and the second chance button may be executed.
An image imitating the first chance button on the display means (hereinafter referred to as the first chance button image) when the second chance button operation is accepted (hereinafter referred to as the second chance button operation acceptance period). ) Once before the start of the second chance button operation acceptance period, an image simulating the second chance button (hereinafter, second chance button image) may be displayed. At that time, the second chance button image may be displayed after the first chance button image is erased, and the first chance button image is erased (fade out) and the second chance button image is displayed. (Fade-in) may partially overlap. In addition, the first chance button may be depressed after the first chance button image is displayed, but may be depressed before the first chance button image is displayed. You may make it dent simultaneously with the display of a chance button. In that case, even if an attempt is made to press the first chance button, the player is actually depressed and cannot press it, so that the player who uses the first chance button for operation may be surprised.
The first chance button and / or the second chance button pops out to a position protruding from the normal position (initial position), and the first chance button further performs an operation of being recessed from the edge 136b. Also good. During the transition to the indented state and / or protruding state, the operation of the chance button may not be accepted, but the operation of the chance button may be accepted. Further, the second chance button may be depressed. At this time, for each operation of the first chance button and / or the second chance button, the “chance button pressing effect” shown in the second item of “(5) Multiple chance buttons 136” in this section. Can be applied.
(6) Retry operation / power-on operation of the operation means (for example, the button unit 136a) while the door is open. If the door is open before the power-on operation by the operation means is started, the power-on operation is executed. You may make it not. In that case, the power-on operation of the operation means may be executed after the door is closed, but the power-on operation of the operation means may not be executed. In addition, other directing means provided on parts that the player cannot touch when the door is closed (for example, a game board) may perform power-on operation even when the door is open, but power is turned on while the door is open. The operation may not be performed. In addition, other directing means provided on a part (for example, a door) that can be touched by the player when the door is closed may not be turned on while the door is open, but may be turned on when the door is opened. You may make it do.
-The retry operation may be the same.
(7) Summary of Button Effects In the case of performing an effect that is recessed from the initial position of the chance button by effect lottery, it may be as follows.
If the chance button operation acceptance period is started before the chance button is depressed, and an operation is performed before the chance button is depressed, a display corresponding to the operation (for example, 208k in FIG. 16 (j)). ("Chance is a chance!"), 208k ("Chance is a chance!") In Fig. 24 (f), 208k ("Chance is a chance!") In Fig. 26 (g), 208k in Fig. 26 (g). 17) (u) to (y), a continuous hit effect of FIGS. 20 (u) ″ to (y) ″, FIG. 20 (F) ″ to FIG. 21 (I) ) ”For the big hit including“ deadly ”, the effects for losing in FIGS. 22 (E) ′ ″ to (G) ′ ′, and the repeated hit effects in FIGS. 27 (a) to (c)) You may make it display, but you may make it not display.
When the chance button operation acceptance period is invalid when the chance button is depressed, and there is an operation before the chance button is depressed, a display corresponding to the operation (for example, 208k (“ 24k (“Chance is a chance!”) In FIG. 24 (f), 208k (“Chance is a chance!”) In FIG. 26 (g), 208k in FIG. 17) (u) to (y), a continuous hit effect of FIGS. 20 (u) ″ to (y) ″, FIG. 20 (F) ″ to FIG. 21 (I) ′. The effect for the big hit including “'s“ deadly ”, the effect for the losing of FIG. 22 (E) ′ ″ to (G) ′ ″, and the repeated hit effect of FIG.
-If there is an operation before the chance button is depressed, the chance button may be recessed. Here, when the chance button is depressed and during the operation reception period, the chance button validity period may be continued, but the operation reception period is interrupted and the operation of the chance button is disabled. The operation acceptance period may be resumed when the chance button returns to the initial position. Further, when an effect that the chance button is depressed is executed, the operation of the chance button may be invalidated.
-If there is an operation before the chance button is recessed, the chance button may not be recessed.
-If there is an operation before the chance button is depressed, the chance button may not be returned from the depressed state (the state operated by the player) and may be recessed from the continuation.
-If there is an operation before the chance button becomes depressed, the chance button may be depressed after returning from the depressed state (the state operated by the player).

In the case where the effect that dents from the initial position of the chance button is not executed by the effect lottery,
When operated before the operation acceptance period, a display corresponding to the operation (for example, 208k (“Chance is a chance!”) In FIG. 16 (j)), 208k (“Chance is a chance!” In FIG. 24 (f)) )), 208k in FIG. 26 (g) (“It's a chance!”), 208k in FIG. 26 (“It ’s super hot!”), FIG. 17 (u) to (y), and FIG. (U) ″ to (y) ″ repeated striking effects, effects for big hits including “deadly” in FIG. 20 (F) ″ to FIG. 21 (I) ″, FIG. 22 (E) ″ ″ (G) The effect for “losing”, and the repeated hitting effects in FIGS. 27A to 27C are not displayed.
-When operated during the operation acceptance period, a display corresponding to the operation (for example, 208k ("Chance!") In FIG. 16 (j)), 208k ("Chance!" In FIG. 24 (f)). )), 208k in FIG. 26 (g) (“It's a chance!”), 208k in FIG. 26 (“It ’s super hot!”), FIG. 17 (u) to (y), and FIG. (U) ″ to (y) ″ repeated striking effects, effects for big hits including “deadly” in FIG. 20 (F) ″ to FIG. 21 (I) ″, FIG. 22 (E) ″ ″ (G) The effect for losing ″ ″, the continuous hitting effects of FIGS. 27A to 27C) are displayed.
If there is no operation during the operation reception period, a display corresponding to the operation after the operation reception period ends (for example, 208k (“chance is a chance!”) In FIG. 16 (j)), FIG. 24 (f) 208k (“Chance!”), FIG. 26 (g) 208k (“Chance!”), FIG. 26 (g) 208k (“It ’s super hot!”), FIGS. 17 (u) to (y) ) Consecutive hit effects, FIG. 20 (u) ″ to (y) ″ consecutive hit effects, FIG. 20 (F) ″ to FIG. (E) ″ ″ to (G) ″ ″ effect for losing, repeated effect of FIG. 27 (a) to (c) are not displayed, but are the same as the display according to the operation after the end of the operation reception period Display (for example, 208k (“Chance is a chance!”) In FIG. 16 (j)), 208k (“Chance is a chance!”) In FIG. 24 (f), 2 in FIG. 26 (g). 08k (“It's a chance!”), 208k in FIG. 26 (“It ’s gigantic!”), Repetitive striking in FIGS. 17 (u) to (y), FIG. 20 (u) ″ to (y) ”” Consecutive hit effects, effects for big hits including “deadly” in FIG. 20 (F) ″ to FIG. 21 (I) ″, for loses in FIG. 22 (E) ″ ′ to (G) ″ ′. No., the repeated hitting effects in FIGS. 27A to 27C) may be displayed, or a display different from the display corresponding to the operation may be displayed.
Here, the operation reception period may be an operation effective period or an operable period.
(8) Operation means image and operation acceptance period / operation means image (operation means image 208i) changes from an image imitating an initial state to an image imitating a depressed state when the operation means is depressed. May be. Note that the change of the two images may be performed by animation or may be performed by switching between the two images.
As the operation means image (operation means image 208i), when the operation means is in a depressed state, an image imitating the initial state may be displayed as it is.
The operation means image may also serve as an operation reception period display (operation available period image 208j). For example, a part of the operation means image is displayed (for example, a color is changed or gradually erased). You may make it display the acceptance period of an operation means by changing.
A display for prompting an operation (for example, “display a button repeatedly” in FIG. 17 (s)) may also serve as an operation reception period display (operable period image 208j), for example, a character string display You may make it display the reception period of an operation means by changing a mode (for example, changing a color, erasing gradually, etc.).

<Structure of chance button unit and chance button mounting unit>
FIG. 37 is an exploded perspective view of the chance button 136 according to the present invention.

  In the present embodiment, the above-described chance button 136 is the chance button unit 700 of FIG.

  An attachment unit 701 in FIG. 37 is attached to the front frame door 106 described above, and a chance button unit 700 can be attached to the attachment unit 701.

  A harness 716 described later is for connecting to a connector on a board provided on the front frame door 106.

  The chance button 136 includes a chance button unit 700, a chance button mounting unit 701, and a harness 716 described later.

  The chance button unit 700 includes a frame member 702, a button cover 703, a button member 704, a lens member 705, an LED substrate 706, a base member 707, a driven member 708, a pedestal member 709, and a body member 710. And comprising.

  The chance button mounting unit 701 includes a cover member 711, an LED substrate 712, a body member 713, a fixing member 714, and a bottom member 715.

  FIG. 38 is a perspective view of the chance button unit 700 shown in FIG. The structure of the chance button unit 700 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The chance button unit 700 is formed by screwing the lower part of the frame member 702 and the upper part of the body member 710, and the button cover 703, the button member 704, the lens member 705, the LED substrate 706, The base member 707, the driven member 708, and the base member 709 are accommodated.

  The frame member 702 is a cylindrical member made of, for example, a resin and having an edge portion 702a protruding on the inner diameter side at an upper portion thereof.

  The button cover 703 is made of, for example, a transparent resin and has a shape in which a cup is inverted. By accommodating the button cover 703 from below the frame member 702, the edge portion 703a is hooked on the edge portion 702a, and the button cover 703 does not come out above the frame member 702.

  The button member 704 is made of, for example, a transparent resin and has a shape in which a cup is inverted like the button cover 703, and the button cover 703 is covered on the top.

  Since the player can touch the button cover 703 directly, there is a possibility that the player may grab the button cover 703 and forcibly move it up and down. Even if this is done, in order to prevent the chance mechanism from affecting the internal mechanism of the chance button unit 700, in this embodiment, the button cover 703 is not interlocked with other members (it is only placed and other It is configured so that it can be moved up and down independently. At this time, unless a path through which air flows in and out between the button cover 703 and the button member 704 is not provided, the button cover 703 and the button member 704 are in close contact with each other, making it difficult for the button cover 703 to move up and down independently. Become. In this embodiment, the button member 704 is provided with a through hole 704a, and air can flow in and out between the button cover 703 and the button member 704 from the through hole 704a. The through holes 704a are provided at four positions at 90 ° intervals on the upper portion of the button member 704. However, a larger number of through holes or a smaller number of through holes may be provided. However, the through hole may not be provided. Further, the shape of the button cover 703 and the shape of the button member 704 may be different, and smooth operation may be possible by making the shapes different.

  The lens member 705 is made of a transparent resin, for example, and has a lens 705a to change the optical path. The lens member 705 may be integrally formed with the button member 704.

  The LED substrate 706 is, for example, a resin substrate, and a plurality of LEDs 706a are mounted on the upper surface (surface, mounting surface). A lower surface (back surface) is provided with an after-mentioned IC 706e for driving the LED 706a and an after-mentioned connector 706ba for connecting an after-mentioned harness 706b for supplying power and instructing operation.

  The base member 707 is made of, for example, a transparent resin, and holds the LED substrate 706. In this embodiment, the lens member 705, the LED substrate 706, and the base member 707 are fixed with screws. The base member 707 has a passage frame 707a that forms a passage of the harness 706b.

  The driven member 708 is a ring-shaped member made of, for example, resin and having a through hole 708a. The driven member 708 has a convex portion 708b that protrudes (inward) into the through hole 708a. The convex portions 708b are provided at two positions at intervals of 180 °. On the lower surface of the driven member 708, there is a cylindrical sliding concave bar 708c having a hole in the central axis direction. Sliding concave bars 708c are provided at two positions at intervals of 180 °. Further, on the lower surface of the driven member 708, convex pieces 708d having convex pieces 708d are provided at two positions at intervals of 180 °. Further, the driven member 708 is provided with a through hole 708e through which the passage frame 707a of the base member 707 passes and which can move up and down.

  The base member 709 is made of, for example, resin and has a rotation drive mechanism. The pedestal member 709 is provided with, for example, a motor 709d which is a stepping motor. The rotation of the motor 709d is transmitted via a gear mechanism described later, and the shaft portion 709a provided on the upper surface of the pedestal member 709 is arbitrarily arranged in any direction. Rotate only the angle around the vertical direction. The chance button unit 700 can be operated to vibrate by the rotation of the motor 709d.

  On the upper surface of the base member 709, there is a sliding convex bar 709b inserted into the hole of the sliding concave bar 708c at a position facing the sliding concave bar 708c of the driven member 708. Sliding convex rods 709b are provided at two positions at intervals of 180 °. The driven member 708 is configured to be movable up and down with respect to the base member 709 in a state where the sliding convex bar 709 is inserted into the hole of the sliding concave bar 708c. The sliding convex rod 709b is provided with a spring member 709c which is a spiral spring having a diameter larger than the hole of the sliding concave rod 708c and smaller than the outer diameter of the sliding concave rod 708c. Then, the driven member 708 is pushed up with respect to the base member 709.

  On the upper surface of the pedestal member 709, there is a passage frame 709e that forms a passage of the harness 706b descending through the passage frame 707a. The passage frame 707a and the passage frame 709e are arranged with a gap so as not to collide. This gap is ensured, for example, by placing the base member 707 on the shaft portion 709a penetrating the through hole 708.

  A sensor 709f is provided on the upper surface of the base member 709, and the vertical position of the convex piece 708d is detected by the sensor 709f.

  The body member 710 is a cylindrical member made of, for example, resin and has a groove portion 710a, which will be described in detail later, in the lower portion thereof. A pedestal member 709 is fixed with screws under the body member 710.

  Next, the structure of the chance button attachment unit 701 will be described.

  The cover member 711 is a flat plate member made of, for example, metal (having conductivity), has a plurality of through holes 711a, and has a clip portion 711b extending downward.

The LED substrate 712 is a resin substrate, for example, and has a flat ring shape.
A plurality of LEDs 712a are mounted on the upper surface (surface, mounting surface) of the LED substrate 712. The through hole 711a of the cover member 711 is provided to face the position of the LED 712a.

  The body member 713 is made of, for example, a resin and is a cylindrical member. As will be described in detail later, the chance button unit 700 is accommodated in the body member 713.

  The fixing member 714 is made of a resin, for example, and is a cylindrical member. The fixing member 714 is a member that fixes the chance button unit 700 to the chance button mounting unit 701. The fixing member 714 has a lever member 714a toward the outer side in the circumferential direction, and the fixing member 714 is rotatable in the circumferential direction by operating the lever member 714a. By this rotation, the fixed state or the non-fixed state of the chance button unit 700 can be selected.

  The fixing member 714 has a convex portion 714b protruding on the inner diameter side on the inner wall thereof. The convex portions 714b are provided at two positions at intervals of 180 °. As will be described in detail later, the convex portion 714 b fits into the groove portion 710 a of the body member 710 and fixes the chance button unit 700.

  The fixing member 714 has a convex part 714c protruding on the outer diameter side on the outer wall thereof. The convex part 714b is provided in one place.

  The bottom member 715 is made of, for example, resin and has a shape in which a bottom portion 715a is provided on a cylindrical member. At the center of the bottom portion 715a, there is a cylindrical convex portion 715aa protruding upward.

  A cutout portion 715b into which the convex portion 714c is fitted when the fixing member 714 is accommodated is provided on the upper portion of the cylindrical portion of the bottom member 715. If an attempt is made to assemble the chance button mounting unit 701 with the fixing member 714 in the wrong direction, the fixing member 714 can be prevented from being accommodated without the convex portion 714c fitting into the notch portion 715b, and an assembly error can be prevented. .

  The cylindrical portion of the bottom member 715 is provided with a notch 715c for exposing the lever member 714a of the fixing member 714 to be operable from the outside when the fixing member 714 is accommodated in the bottom member 715. The notch 715c is provided with a notch 715d for letting out a harness 716 to be described later in detail from the chance button mounting unit 701 to the outside. Bundling portions 718a and 718b for fixing the harness 716 or another harness are provided in the vicinity of the notch 715d.

<Operation of chance button unit>
FIG. 39 is a side view of the state of the chance button unit 700 as viewed from the side. FIG. 39A is a state where the button operation (operation by the player) and the button drive (drive by the motor) are not performed (default). (B) is a diagram showing a state where the player has pressed the button, and (c) is a diagram showing a state where the button is lowered to the lowest position by driving the button.

  FIG. 40 is a side view of each state of the chance button unit 700 viewed from the side. FIG. 40A is a diagram illustrating a state in which the shaft portion 709a is slightly rotated from the default state, and FIG. It is a figure which shows the state further rotated from (a), (c) is a figure which shows the state further rotated from (b), (d) is the state which lowered | hung the button to the lowest position by button drive. FIG.

  39 and 40 show a state in which the frame member 702, the button cover 703, and the body member 710 are removed. The spring member 709c is not shown.

  The shaft portion 709a of the base member 709 includes an upper shaft portion 709aa and a lower shaft portion 709ab having different diameters. The upper shaft portion 709aa includes an upper shaft portion central axis aab and a spiral step portion 709aaa having a spiral step with respect to the upper shaft portion central axis aab and having a large diameter. The lower shaft portion 709ab has a larger diameter than the upper shaft portion 709aa. The lower shaft portion 709ab includes a lower shaft portion center axis abb and a spiral step portion 709aba having a spiral step with respect to the lower shaft portion center axis abb and having a large diameter. The spiral step portion 709aa has a large-diameter step at the top, and the spiral step portion 709aba has a large-diameter step at the bottom. The outer periphery of the spiral stepped portion 709aaa is smaller in diameter than the outer periphery of the lower shaft center axis abb.

  The convex portion 708b of the driven member 708 is positioned below the step of the spiral step portion 709aaa. The convex piece 708d of the driven member 708 is located outside the outer circumference of the lower shaft portion central axis abb and located inside the outer circumference of the spiral stepped portion 709aba.

  When the player presses the button from the default state of FIG. 39A, the convex piece 708d comes into contact with the spiral step portion 709aba, and further pressing is inhibited. By this pressing, the button member 704 is moved downward (dented) by the distance α (see FIG. 39B).

  When the shaft portion 709a is rotated by the motor 709d from the default state of FIG. 39A, the spiral step portion 709aa pushes down the convex portion 708b, and the convex piece 708d has the spiral step portion 709aba spirally lowered. Therefore, it is possible to descend along the step of the spiral step portion 709aba. The convex piece 708d is in contact with the root of the shaft portion 709a, and further descent is inhibited. Due to this lowering, the button member 704 is moved downward (dented) by a distance γ (see FIG. 39C).

  Here, when the player operates the button in the state of FIG. 39A (FIG. 39B), the moving distance (distance α) is the state in which the button is lowered to the lowest position by driving the button (FIG. 39). It is shorter by the distance β than the moving distance (distance γ) in (c)). That is, distance α <distance γ and distance α <distance β.

  Further, when the distance δ or more is moved from the default state of FIG. 39A, the sensor 709f can detect that the button has been moved (or operated). Here, distance δ <distance α, distance δ <distance β, and distance δ <distance γ, but distance α may be distance δ. Also, by providing two sensors, with one sensor having a distance α <distance δ and the other sensor having a distance α> distance δ ′ (δ ′ is a distance detected by the other sensor), In the button operation, it is possible not to be detected by the one sensor but to be detectable only by the other sensor. Thereby, sensor detection by button operation and button drive can be made different, and the variation of production may be able to be increased.

  When the shaft portion 709a is rotated by the motor 709d from the default state of FIG. 39 (a), the state shown in FIG. 40 (a) is obtained. In the state shown in FIG. 40A, the button member 704 is moved downward (dented) by the same distance α as in FIG. 39B.

  In the state of FIG. 40B, it can be seen that the convex piece 708d is guided to the step of the spiral stepped portion 709aba.

  In the state of FIG. 40C, the guidance by the step of the spiral step portion 709aba of the convex piece 708d has been completed, and then the state of FIG. 40D is reached.

  41 is a cross-sectional view of the chance button unit 700, (a) is a cross-sectional view along AA in FIG. 39 (a), (b) is a cross-sectional view along BB in FIG. 40 (a), (C) is CC sectional drawing of FIG.40 (b), (d) is DD sectional drawing of FIG.40 (d).

  When the convex piece 708d is lowered, it reaches the position of the sensor 709f on the upper surface of the base member 709. Here, during the period in which the button is depressed due to driving by the motor, the acceptance of the button operation is invalid, and therefore it is not determined that the button operation has been performed even if the convex piece 708d reaches the position of the sensor 709f. Further, the sensor 709f may detect the degree of depression of the convex piece 708d, that is, the degree of depression of the driven member 708.

  It should be noted that the reception of button operation may be effective even during a period in which the button is recessed by driving by a motor, and in that case, it may be used as an auto button. For example, when detecting as a single operation, the button may be depressed by driving by a motor and returned to the initial position for a predetermined period (for example, 1 second after the depression). The detection of the button operation by the operation of the button driven by the motor and the display of the detection result of the button operation by the manual operation (for example, the player's operation) may be the same or different. The present invention can also be applied to other operations (for example, long press and continuous hitting operations). Note that even when an operation is detected by driving by the same motor, an operation method (for example, a single press and a long press), an effect means for performing an effect, and an effect (effect device 206, decorative symbol display device 208 ( Liquid crystal display device 208), effect movable body 224, speaker 120, frame lamp 122 (game table frame lamp), chance button lamp 138, game board lamp 532, etc.) A different production may be executed. Thereby, the variation of production may be able to be increased.

  Also, when returning from the state of FIG. 40D to the state of FIG. 40A, the state of the sensor 709f is monitored, and for some reason (for example, a chance button depressed by a player is pressed). If the state does not return to the state of FIG. 40 (a), retry operation (for example, return to the recessed state (state of FIG. 40 (d)) from the current position, and again the default position (position of FIG. 40 (a)). The operation of returning to () may be executed. Note that the retry operation may be repeatedly executed until it returns to a normal position (default position), and the number of repetitions may be finite (one or more), or may be infinite. . In addition, the start timing of the retry operation is not limited to the timing at which it has been detected that it has not returned to the normal position, and may be one or a predetermined start timing or end timing of multiple variations, and the demonstration screen starts. It may be the case that it is in the state (when the demo timer is started internally), and when the hand is released from the ball launching handle 134 (in this case, it is detected that the hand is touching the ball launching handle 134) Or a combination thereof. Further, the retry operation may be executed again at these timings after a retry operation failure or a combination of these timings.

<Harness layout>
42A and 42B are diagrams for explaining the arrangement of the harness. FIG. 42A is a side view of the chance button unit 700 in which the buttons are in a default state as viewed from the harness side, and FIG. It is E sectional drawing, (c) is a figure equivalent to (b) in the state which the button lowered | hung.

  42 shows a state where the frame member 702, the button cover 703, and the body member 710 are removed. The spring member 709c is not shown.

  A connector 706ba is provided on the back surface of the LED substrate 706, and a connector 706bb provided at one end of the harness 706b is connected to the connector 706ba. The harness 706b extends downward along the passages in the passage frame 707a and the passage frame 709e. The passage frame 709e has walls in four directions and forms a passage around the four sides, but the passage frame 707a has a window portion without having an outer wall. As a result, when the driven member 708 descends, it may avoid colliding with the wall of the passage frame 707a, and the chance button unit 700 may be downsized (diameter reduced) (see FIG. 42C). . In the state of FIG. 42C, the window member 704 covers all the windows of the passage frame 707a. Note that the passage frame 707a may also have walls on four sides to form a passage around the four sides. Further, in the state of FIG. 42C, only a part of the passage frame 707a may be covered by the button member 704.

<Shaft drive mechanism>
FIG. 43 is a diagram for explaining a mechanism for rotationally driving the shaft portion 709a, and is a plan sectional view of the base member 709.

  The motor 709d rotates the shaft 709g and rotates a gear 709j coaxial with the gear 709i via the gears 709h and 709i. The gear 709j meshes with the gear 709k and rotates a shaft portion 709a provided on the shaft of the gear 709k. The gear 709k and the shaft portion 709a may be integrally formed.

<LED arrangement>
44A and 44B are diagrams for explaining the arrangement of the LEDs 706a provided on the LED substrate 706. FIG. 44A is a plan view of the LED substrate 706 fixed to the base member 707, and FIG. (C) is a bottom view of the LED board 706 fixed to the base member 707, and (d) is a bottom view of the LED board 706.

  FIG. 45 is a perspective view showing a state in which the base member 707 and the driven member 708 are combined.

  Positioning of the base member 707 and the LED substrate 706 is performed by inserting a positioning convex portion 707c provided on the base member 707 into a positioning concave portion 706c (for example, a through hole) provided on the LED substrate 706.

  The base member 707 and the LED substrate 706 are fixed by screwing at the screw hole 707d at the position of the notch 706d provided on the LED substrate 706.

  In the LED substrate 706, the arrangement position of the LED 706a may be near the screw hole 707d. Further, the arrangement position of the LED 706a may be near the positioning recess 706c.

  As shown in FIG. 45, in the driven member 708, the convex portion 708b is fixed by a screw 708b1. The base member 707 is provided with a through hole 707b in order to avoid the protrusion of the screw 708b1. One or a plurality of holes for avoiding other parts, such as the through hole 707b, may be provided in the base member 707. Further, the base member 707 may not be provided with holes for avoiding other components. The LED substrate 706 may not be provided with a hole at a position facing the hole of the base member 707.

  As shown in FIG. 44C, the IC 706e on the back surface of the LED substrate 706 may be visible from the through hole 707b.

  46A and 46B are side sectional views for explaining the relationship between the through hole 707b and the screw 708b1, in which FIG. 46A is a diagram illustrating a default state, and FIG. 46B is a diagram illustrating a state in which the button is lowered by button driving. is there.

  As shown in FIG. 46A, the upper end of the screw 708b1 may penetrate through the through hole 707b, and the upper end of the screw 708b1 may reach above the surface of the through hole 707b, or the upper end of the screw 708b1 may pass through. You may make it become below the surface of the hole 707b.

<Accommodating Chance Button Unit 700 in Chance Button Mounting Unit 701>
FIG. 47 is a perspective view showing how the chance button unit 700 is accommodated in the chance button mounting unit 701. FIG.

  In the present embodiment, the above-described chance button 136 is the chance button unit 700 of FIG.

  An attachment unit 701 in FIG. 37 is attached to the front frame door 106 described above, and a chance button unit 700 can be attached to the attachment unit 701.

  A harness 716 described later is for connecting to a connector on a board provided on the front frame door 106.

  The chance button 136 includes a chance button unit 700, a chance button mounting unit 701, and a harness 716 described later.

  In addition to the harness 706b connected to the LED board 706, the harness 716 may include a harness 709m that drives the motor 709 and other harnesses.

  The harness 716 passes through the chance button attachment unit 701 and exits from the notch 715d. Further, the harness 716 is fixed together by a bundling portion 718a in the vicinity of the notch 715d. When the chance button unit 700 is accommodated in the chance button mounting unit 701, the harness 716 is slackened. By doing in this way, when taking out the chance button unit 700 accommodated in the chance button attachment unit 701, the harness 716 does not get in the way and can be taken out easily.

  When the chance button unit 700 is accommodated in the chance button mounting unit 701, the sagging harness 716 is guided so as to surround the convex portion 715aa at the bottom 715a of the bottom member 715 of the chance button mounting unit 701. This guidance is performed by the inner wall of the bottom member 715, for example. That is, the harness 716 is guided so as to be housed downward along the inner wall of the bottom member 715.

  The bundling portion 718b can be used for fixing other harnesses together, but can also be used as a spare for fixing the harnesses 716 together. The binding portions 718a and 718b can be used to collect only the harness 716, but can also be used to combine the harness 716 and other harnesses together.

<Structure of chance button mounting unit 701>
FIG. 48 is a side view of the chance button mounting unit 701.

  The chance button mounting unit 701 is fixed to the upper plate 126. As can be seen with reference to FIG. 1, the chance button 136 is inclined so that the player side is low and the island side is high. Correspondingly, the chance button mounting unit 701 is arranged so that the lever member 714a is on the island side, and at this time, the lever member 714a side is high and the opposite side is low so as to be inclined. Due to this inclination, the chance button unit 700 accommodated in the chance button attachment unit 701 may be easily taken out.

  FIG. 49 is a plan view of the bottom portion 715a of the chance button attachment unit 701.

  A convex portion 715aa at the center of the bottom portion 715a is provided on the bottom portion 715a of the chance button mounting unit 701. The presence of the convex portion 715aa determines the place of the slack harness 716, and the harness 716 has a space in the bottom portion 715a. Is housed in a spiral. That is, the harness 716 is accommodated in a space formed by the presence of the convex portion 715aa. If this space is not provided in the chance button mounting unit 701, the harnesses 716 are not aligned, and the harness 716 may be damaged. If the harness 716 is not accommodated in the chance button mounting unit 701 and the harness 716 is collected outside the chance button mounting unit 701, the harness 716 may be damaged due to contact with other components.

  In the present embodiment, the sagging harness 716 is accommodated in a state where the convex portion 715aa is rotated once. It may be. The convex portion 715aa at the center of the bottom portion 715a can be formed of an impact absorbing member such as a sponge, for example, and the impact absorbing member can absorb vibration of the motor 709d, for example.

<Fixing mechanism of chance button unit 700>
FIG. 50 is a plan sectional view for explaining a mechanism for fixing the chance button unit 700 accommodated in the chance button mounting unit 701. FIG. 50 (a) shows a non-fixed state, and FIG. 50 (b) shows a fixed state. FIG.

  In the state shown in FIG. 50A, the convex portion 714 b of the fixing member 714 is not fitted in the groove portion 710 a of the body member 710, and the chance button unit 700 can be attached to and detached from the chance button mounting unit 701.

  When the lever member 714a is operated and the fixing member 714 is rotated in the clockwise direction in the drawing, the convex portion 714b fits into the groove portion 710a, and the chance button unit 700 cannot be attached to or detached from the chance button mounting unit 701.

  The lever member 714a cannot be moved by attaching a fixing component (not shown), and the chance button unit 700 is fixed to the chance button unit 700.

<Countermeasures against static electricity>
FIG. 51 is an enlarged perspective view showing the upper part of the chance button mounting unit 701. FIG.

  The cover member 711 is a sheet metal member, for example, and has a clip portion 711b extending downward at the corner. The clip portion 711b has an elastic bent shape, and is pressed against and electrically connected to a sheet metal (the sheet metal on the back side of the upper plate 126) provided on the door 108 with a ball storage tray to eliminate the influence of static electricity. To be able to.

<Fixing the chance button mounting unit 701>
FIG. 52 is a side view of FIG. 48 viewed from the right.

  The chance button mounting unit 701 is provided with a plurality of screw holes 717, and the chance button mounting unit 701 is fixed to the upper plate 126 by passing screws (not shown) through the screw holes 717.

<Another Example 1>
53A and 53B are diagrams showing another embodiment according to the present invention, in which FIG. 53A is a schematic sectional side view, and FIG. 53B is a schematic plan sectional view of the second component 2702 of FIG.

  This embodiment shows a gaming machine including a first component 2701, a second component 2702, and a harness 2704 that is a connecting component.

  The first component 2701 is a component that can be attached (accommodated) at least to the second component 2702, and the end 2704 a side of the harness 2704 is a side that can be disposed at least on the first component 2701. The end portion 2704b side is a side that can be disposed at least on the second component 2702, and the end portion 2704a side is when the first component 2701 is attached to the second component 2702 (when accommodated). The second part 2702 is a part provided with at least a wall part 2703 which is a guide part. The second part 2702 is a side arranged at least at a position close to the end 2704b side (hereinafter referred to as “first position”). is there.

  When attaching (accommodating) the first component 2701 to the second component 2702, the harness 2704 is slackened, and the slackened harness 2704 is guided and accommodated by the wall 2703 of the second component 2702.

<Another Example 2>
FIG. 54 is a schematic sectional side view showing another embodiment according to the present invention.

  In this embodiment, a gaming machine including a first component 3701, a second component 3702, a harness 3704 that is a connection component, and a third component 3705 that is connected to the first component 3701 by the harness 3704. Is shown.

  The first component 3701 is a component that can be attached (accommodated) at least to the second component 3702, and the connector 3704a on one end side of the harness 3704 can be at least disposed (connectable) to the connector 3701a of the first component 3701. The connector 3704b on the other end side of the harness 3704 is a side that can be at least disposed (connectable) to the connector 3705a of the third component 3705.

  One end side (connector 3704a) of the harness 3704 is connected to the first part 3701 and then passes through the second part 3702, and then the other end side (connector 3704b) is connected to the third part 3705. Is done.

  The connector 3704a side is disposed at least at a position close to the connector 3704b side (hereinafter referred to as “first position”) when the first part 3701 is attached to the second part 3702 (when accommodated). The second part 3702 is a part provided with at least a wall part 3703 which is a guiding part.

  When the first part 3701 is attached to (accommodated to) the second part 3702, the harness 3704 is slackened, and the slackened harness 3704 is guided and accommodated by the wall 3703 of the second part 3702.

<Application to slot machines>
The game table according to the present invention corresponds to a plurality of reels 1002 which are provided with a plurality of types of symbols and are driven to rotate, a start lever 1004 for instructing the rotation of the reels, and each reel shown in FIG. A stop button 1006 for individually stopping the rotation of the reels, lottery means (lottery prize internal lottery) for determining whether or not internal winning of a plurality of types of winning combinations is successful, and a lottery result of the lottery means The combination of symbols displayed by the reel stop control means (reel stop control processing) that performs stop control for stopping the rotation of the reels and the reels stopped based on the lottery result of the lottery means corresponds to the winning combination. And a determination means (winning determination process) for determining whether or not the symbol combination is predetermined, and when the symbol stop mode is a predetermined winning mode, it corresponds to the predetermined winning mode That the payout control means the game medium performs paying out game media payout processing (medal payout process 1008), it is also suitable for the slot machine 1000, "comprising.

  The slot machine 1000 may include rendering means 1010 that performs rendering based on the lottery result of the lottery means.

  In addition, the rendering means 1010 enters the launching device 1014 that launches a ball into the predetermined game area 1012, the winning port 1016 configured to be able to enter the ball launched from the launching device, and the winning port 1016. A detection means 1018 for detecting a sphere, a payout means 1020 for paying out a sphere when the detection means 1018 detects a sphere, a variable display device 1022 for variably displaying a predetermined symbol (identification information), and a variable display device 1022 The variable display device 1022 changes the design when the game ball is inserted into the winning opening and a winning is provided with a shutter 1024 that can be moved to a shielding position and a movable body 1026 that operates in a predetermined operation mode. An effect device that stops the display later and effects the game may be used.

  The slot machine 1000 may be provided with a chance button unit. The present invention is also applicable to this chance button unit.

  The slot machine 1000 may be provided with a title panel. Here, the title panel may indicate a panel for displaying the model name and pasting various certificate stamps. The title panel may be provided below the stop button 1006 (stop button unit). In this title panel, at least a part or all of the title panel may be a chance button unit, and the present invention is applicable to this as well.

  It should be noted that the present invention is also applicable to the bet button unit of the slot machine 1000. Here, the bet button is a button for inserting a predetermined number of medals (referred to as credits) stored electronically in the slot machine 1010.

<Application to enclosed game machines>
The gaming machine according to the present invention is also applicable to an enclosed game machine that circulates and uses game balls enclosed in a gaming machine.

  For example, the pachinko machine may be an enclosed pachinko machine that encloses a sphere and circulates the enclosed sphere in the pachinko machine, and this enclosed pachinko machine uses the enclosed sphere as a launch ball, The ball payout may be executed by credit.

<Appendix 1>
The present invention described above is
1.
Operation means (for example, button unit 136a, button cover 703);
A first part (for example, a chance button 136, a chance button unit 700, a door 108 with a ball storage tray);
A game machine equipped with
The first part is a part provided with at least the operation means,
In the first case, the second portion (for example, the operation surface of the button portion 136a, the operation surface of the button cover 703) in the operation means is the first portion (for example, the edge portion 136b, Edge 702a, peripheral portion 108a) at least higher than the position,
The second part is a part at least lower than the first part in the second case,
Because it is a game stand characterized by that,
-It is possible to provide a game stand having a feature in operation means.
-In addition, there are cases where it is possible to make a player easily pay attention to the surroundings of the operation means by having parts with different positions depending on the case.

In addition,
-"The site | part in the position at least higher than the 1st site | part in said 1st components" may point out either of the site | parts described in the following (1)-(3).
(1) The first part has a plurality of parts including the first part,
-A part located higher than all parts including the first part in the first part;
A region that is higher than the first portion of the plurality of portions in the first part and lower than the third portion of the plurality of portions in the first part;
(2) The first part is provided with only the first part,
A part located higher than only the first part in the first part,
(3) Other parts different from the first part are provided,
-A part that is higher than the first part in the first part, and a part that is higher than the other parts in the other parts,
-A part that is higher than the first part in the first part, and a part that is lower than the other parts in the other parts,
-A part located at a position higher than the first part in the first part, and a part located higher than a part located at the highest position among a plurality of parts including other parts,
-The site | part in a position higher than the 1st site | part in a 1st component, and the site | part in a position lower than the site | part in the highest position among the several components containing other components.

In addition,
-"The site | part in the position at least lower than the 1st site | part in said 1st components" may point out the site | part as described in following (1)-(3).
(1) The first part has a plurality of parts including the first part,
-A part at a position lower than all the parts including the first part in the first part;
A lower part than the first part of the plurality of parts in the first part, a part higher than the third part of the plurality of parts in the first part;
(2) The first part is provided with only the first part,
-A part in a lower position than only the first part in the first part;
(3) Other parts different from the first part are provided,
-A part that is in a position lower than the first part in the first part, and a part that is in a position lower than other parts in the other parts;
-A part that is in a position lower than the first part in the first part, and a part that is in a position higher than other parts in the other parts,
-A part located at a position lower than the first part in the first part, and a part located at a position lower than the part located at the lowest position among a plurality of parts including other parts,
-The site | part in a position lower than the 1st site | part in a 1st component, and the site | part in a position higher than the site | part in the lowest position among the several components containing other components.

Note that “at least lower than the first part” may be lower in the vertical direction, may be rearward (backward) in the front-rear direction, and may be lower in the left-right direction. It may be a position opposite to the initial position (for example, if the initial position is on the right, it is slid to the left).
-The 2nd site | part may be a site | part in a position lower than the other operation means provided in the periphery of the upper plate in the 2nd case.
-A 2nd site | part may be a site | part in a higher position than the other operation means provided in the periphery of the upper plate in the 1st case, and may be a site | part in a low position.
The second part may be a part that is relatively higher in the first case than in the second case, and vice versa.
The operation means is not limited to the chance button, but may be a lever, a handle, a touch panel, or the like.

The present invention also provides
2.
1. A game machine according to claim 1,
At least a part of the operating means is means configured to be movable at least,
The second case is a case where at least a part of the operation means has moved.
Because it is a game stand characterized by that,
-A part of the operation means is configured to be movable, so that the player may be allowed to pay attention to the operation means.
・ Sometimes the player can be surprised.

In addition,
-"At least one part of the said operation means" may be a thing as described in following (1)-(2).
(1)
・ "Only part of the operation means"
(2)
・ "All of the means of operation"
In addition,
The “means configured to be movable at least” may be one described in the following (1).
(1)
-Means provided with movable means (movable means, moving means) as operating means.

The present invention also provides
3.
1. Or 2. A game machine according to claim 1,
At least a part of the first part is a part configured not to move at least in the second case,
Because it is a game stand characterized by that,
-In some cases, there are parts with different positions, which may make it easier for the player to pay attention to the surroundings of the operation means.

In addition,
-"At least one part of said 1st component" may be a thing as described in following (1)-(2).
(1)
・ "All of the first parts"
(2)
・ "Only part of the first part"
In addition,
-"At least the component comprised so that it may not move" may be a thing as described in following (1)-(2).
(1)
・ "Parts that can be fixed to at least one part"
(2)
・ "At least does not move" means, for example, when it is screwed and cannot move, or is movable but not moved (for example, it can be moved by the rotation of the motor, but the motor stops) In case)

  The first part may be a part that does not move in the second case.

The present invention also provides
4).
1. To 3. The game stand according to any one of
The operation means is provided with an operation unit,
The operation unit is provided at least at a position that can be operated at least by a player,
The second part is at least a part of the operation unit.
Because it is a game stand characterized by that,
-The player may be surprised because the part operated by the player is movable.

In addition,
The operation unit may be configured such that the operation unit is movable at least when operated by a player.
-"At least one part of an operation part" may be a thing as described in following (1)-(4).
(1)
・ "All of the control panel"
(2)
-“The part of the operation unit that can be touched by the player, the part closest to the player (when it touches)”,
(3)
・ "Only part of the control panel"
(4)
-“Parts that can be touched by the player in the operation unit”.

The present invention also provides
5).
1. To 4. The game stand according to any one of
The second part in the first case is a part at least higher than the first part when the operation means is operated by a player.
Because it is a game stand characterized by that,
The player may be more surprised when the second part is lower than the first part because the second part may be higher than the first part. May be possible.
-There are variations in the position of the second part, and it may be possible to prevent the player from getting bored.

In addition,
-"The said 2nd site | part is in a position higher than a 1st site | part" may be a thing as described in following (1)-(3).
(1) The first part has a plurality of parts including the first part,
-In a position higher than all the parts including the first part in the first part,
-Higher than the first part of the plurality of parts in the first part and lower than the third part of the plurality of parts in the first part;
(2) The first part is provided with only the first part,
In a higher position than only the first part in the first part,
(3) Other parts different from the first part are provided,
-It is a part in a position higher than the first part in the first part, and is in a position higher than other parts in the other parts.
-It is a part in a position higher than the first part in the first part, and is in a position lower than other parts in the other parts.
-It is a part at a position higher than the first part in the first part, and is at a position higher than the part at the highest position among a plurality of parts including other parts.
-It is a site | part in a position higher than the 1st site | part in a 1st component, and exists in a position lower than the site | part in the highest position among the several components containing other components.

The present invention also provides
6).
1. To 5. The game stand according to any one of
The operating means is means provided with driving means,
By operating the driving means, the second part of the operating means can be moved to a position lower than the first part of the first part.
This is a game table characterized by that.

The present invention also provides
7).
6). A game machine according to claim 1,
The second part of the operating means can be moved to a first distance by operating the operating means,
The second part of the operation means can be moved to a second distance by the operation of the driving means.
The second distance is longer than the first distance.
This is a game table characterized by that.

The present invention also provides
8).
1. To 7. The game stand according to any one of
The game machine is a pachinko machine,
This is a game table characterized by that.

The present invention also provides
9.
1. To 7. The game stand according to any one of
The gaming table is a slot machine,
This is a game table characterized by that.

<< Other >>
Hereinafter, the configuration according to the present invention will be described. The present invention may have the following configuration.

<<< Part 1 >>> The first case is when the operating means is not moved.
-At least a part of the operating means is means configured to be movable at least.
The first case is a case where at least a part of the operation means is not moved.

In addition,
-"When at least one part of the said operation means is not moved" may be a thing as described in following (1)-(2).
(1)
・ "When only a part of the operating means is not moved and the other part of the operating means is moved"
(2)
-“When all the operating means are not moved”.

In addition,
-Even if it is a 1st case, when a player operates at least one part of the operation means, at least one part of this operation means may be comprised so that a movement is possible.
-At least a part (or all) of the first component may be configured to be movable at least in the first case.
In any case, the first component may not move.

<<< Part 2 >>> The first part is movable.
-At least a part of the first part is configured to be movable at least.

In addition,
-"At least a part of the first component is configured to be movable at least" may be one described in the following (1) to (2).
(1)
・ "Only part of the first part is configured to be movable, and other parts of the first part are configured not to move",
(2)
-“All of the first parts are configured to be movable”.

In addition,
-You may be comprised so that at least one part of an operation means cannot move.
Here, the “configuration so that at least a part of the operation means cannot move” may be those described in the following (1) to (2).
(1)
・ "Configuration so that all of the operating means cannot be moved"
(2)
-“A part of the operation means is configured not to be movable, and other parts of the operation means are configured to be movable”.

<<< No. 3 >>> The operation means is a button unit (for example, a chance button unit 700).
・ The operating means is the button unit.
・ The operation surface is the pressing surface of the button cover.
-The second part is at least a part of the pressing surface of the button cover.

In addition,
-"At least a part of the pressing surface of the button cover" may be those described in the following (1) to (3).
(1)
・ "The whole pressing surface of the button cover"
(2)
・ "The part of the button cover pressing surface closest to the player (when it comes in contact)"
(3)
・ "Only part of the button cover pressing surface".

In addition,
-Of the button units, at least the button cover may be configured to be movable.
The button unit may be provided with movable means, and the button cover may be at least movable by operating the movable means.

<<< 4 >>> The operating means is provided at a position adjacent to the first component.
The operating means is provided at a position adjacent to the first part (there may be other parts between the first part and the operating means, and the first part and the operating means are not in contact with each other. May be.)

In addition,
The operation means may be provided at a position adjacent to the first component (the first component and the operation means may be in contact with each other).

<<< 5 >>> The operating means is attached to the first part.
The operation means is configured to be attachable to at least the first part.

In addition,
The operation means may be configured to be at least fixable to the first component.
-A 1st component is a component in which the hole was provided, and the operation means may be comprised so that it can be accommodated in the hole part of a 1st component at least.
-A 1st component may be comprised so that the circumference | surroundings of an operation means may be enclosed, when an operation means is attached.

<<< No. 6 >>> The number of stages of depression is a plurality of stages.
The second part is in the first position in the first case.
The second part is in a second position lower than the first position in the second case;
The second part is in the third position in the third case.
The third position is a position between the first position and the second position.

In addition,
In the second case, the second part may move to the second position via the third position (moves continuously).
The second part may move to the third position in the third case. Moreover, you may make it move to another position (for example, 2nd position) from the 3rd position (state in which it waits in).
A plurality of positions (for example, three or more) may be sufficient as the position which a 2nd part can move.
-The movable position of the second part may be only one place (only the second position).

According to the present invention,
・ Sometimes the player can be surprised.
・ In some cases, it is possible to increase production variations so as not to bore the player.

<Appendix 2>
The present invention described above is
1.
A first part (for example, chance button unit 700, first part 2701, first part 3701);
A second part (for example, a chance button mounting unit 701, a second part 2702, a second part 3702);
Harnesses (eg, harness 716, harness 2704, harness 3704);
A game machine equipped with
The first part is a part that can be accommodated at least in the second part;
The harness is accommodated below the first component in the second component,
One end side of the harness (for example, the connector 706bb side, the end 2704a side, the connector 3704a side) is a side that can be disposed at least on the first component,
The other end (for example, the binding portion 718a side, the end portion 2704b side, the connector 3704b side) side of the harness is a side that can be arranged at least on the second component,
The second part is a part provided with at least a guide part (for example, an inner wall of the bottom member 715, a convex part 715aa, a wall part 2703, a connector 3703),
The guide portion is capable of at least guiding the harness,
The harness is guided to the guide portion, and the harness is slackened and accommodated in the second component;
Because it is a game stand characterized by that,
・ A game stand with a characteristic of the component mounting structure can be realized.
-In addition, there are cases where the parts can be installed smoothly.

In addition,
The one end side is a side arranged at least at a position close to the other end side (hereinafter referred to as “first position”) when the first component is attached to the second component. There may be
-The guiding part is provided at the second position,
There is a case.

  The harness is, for example, a connection component.

In addition,
The first component may be a component that can be attached at least at a position adjacent to the second component.
The first part may be a part that can be attached at least at a position adjacent to the second part.
-At least one part of 1st component may be comprised so that contact with at least one part of 2nd component is possible.
-The harness may be a flexible cable.

The present invention also provides
2.
1. A game machine according to claim 1,
The length of the harness is longer than the height of the guiding portion,
Because it is a game stand characterized by that,
-Increasing the length of the connecting part may make it easier to guide the connecting part to the guiding part when mounting the part.

In addition,
“The length of the connection component” may be “the length from one end of the connection component to the other end”.
“The length of the guiding portion” may be “the length from one end of the guiding portion to the other end”.

The present invention also provides
3.
1. Or 2. A game machine according to claim 1,
The second part is a part provided with at least a wall,
The wall is a wall formed at least in a cylindrical shape,
The guide part is at least a part of the wall part.
Because it is a game stand characterized by that,
・ Parts can be easily installed.

In addition,
The first part may be configured to be surrounded by the cylindrical wall portion of the second part when the first part is attached to the second part. Although the structure in which the wall part is further provided in the cylindrical wall part may be sufficient, it is not limited to this structure, The structure of only a cylindrical wall part may be sufficient.

The present invention also provides
4).
1. Or 3. The game stand according to any one of
The guide part is a first guide part,
The second part is a part provided with at least a second guide part,
The second part in the second guide part is a part provided at least at a position facing at least the first part in the first guide part,
Because it is a game stand characterized by that,
・ In some cases, it is easy to guide the connected parts and the parts can be installed smoothly.
-It may be easy to guide the connecting parts and prevent the connecting parts from being damaged when mounting the parts.

The present invention also provides
5).
1. Or 4. The game stand according to any one of
The second part is configured to be able to fix at least the first part.
Because it is a game stand characterized by that,
-Fixing the part may prevent the first part and the connecting part from being unintentionally removed.

<< Other >>
Hereinafter, the configuration according to the present invention will be described. The present invention may have the following configuration.

<<< Part 1 >>> Connection with the first component.
The first part is a part that can be connected to at least one end of the connection part.

In addition,
The first component may be a component that cannot be connected to at least one end of the connection component.
The second component may be a component that can be connected at least with the other end of the connection component.
The second component may be a component that cannot be connected at least with the other end of the connection component.
The first component may be a component that can be connected at least with the other end of the connection component.
The first component may be a component that can be connected to only one end of the connection component.
The first component may be a component that can be connected to both one end and the other end of the connection component.
The second component may be a component that can be connected to at least one end of the connection component.
The second component may be a component that can be connected only to the other end of the connection component.
The second component may be a component that can be connected to both one end and the other end of the connection component.

<<< No. 2 >>> The connecting component includes a harness and a connector.
・ Connecting parts are harnesses.
-A first connector is provided at one end of the harness.
-A second connector is provided at the other end of the harness.

In addition,
The first component may be a component that can connect at least the first connector.
The first component may be a component provided with a third connector capable of connecting at least the first connector.
The second component may be a component that can connect at least the second connector.
The second component may be a component provided with a fourth connector that can connect at least the second connector.
-The 1st component may be a component provided with the hole which can guide a harness.
The second component may be a component provided with a hole that can guide the harness.
The first component may be a component that cannot connect at least the first connector.
-A 1st component may be a component in which the connector which can connect at least a 1st connector is not provided.
The second component may be a component that cannot connect at least the second connector.
-A 2nd component may be a component in which the connector which can connect at least a 2nd connector is not provided.
The first connector may have the same shape as the second connector.
The first connector may have a different shape from the second connector.

<<< No. 3 >>> About the third part.
The first component is a component that can be connected to one end of the connection component.
The third component is a component that can be connected to the other end of the connection component.
The second part is a part that can guide the connection part to the third part.

In addition,
The third component may be a component that can connect at least the second connector.
The third component may be a component provided with a fifth connector that can connect at least the second connector.
The third component may be a component that can connect at least the first connector.
-A 3rd component may be a component in which the connector which can connect at least a 1st connector is not provided.
The third component may be a component that can guide the connection component to another component (for example, a fourth component).

In addition,
“Parts” in the present embodiment may indicate “units formed from a plurality of parts”.

  The embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the individual embodiments described above, and any combination of elements of the individual embodiments is included in the present invention, and various modifications that can be conceived by those skilled in the art are also included. Thus, the effects of the present invention are not limited to the above-described contents. That is, various additions, modifications, and partial deletions can be made without departing from the concept and spirit of the present invention derived from the contents defined in the claims and equivalents thereof.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko machine or the like.

100 Pachinko machine 102 Outer frame 104 Main body 200 Game board

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is a game machine comprising an operation means , a display means, and a door body , wherein the operation means is a plurality of components constituting the door body. One means (hereinafter referred to as “first part”), and when a driving means among a plurality of parts constituting the operation means is driven, a plurality of parts constituting the operation means are provided. One part (hereinafter referred to as “second part”) in the operation part of the parts is positioned lower than one part (hereinafter referred to as “first part”) in the first part. The operation part is an operation part provided at a position at least operable by a player, and the second part is higher than the first part before the driving means is driven. In the position (hereinafter referred to as “first position”). The means is a means capable of displaying at least a display related to the operation means (hereinafter referred to as “first display”) among a plurality of displays, and a period during which the first display is displayed on the display means. In this case, when the driving means is driven, the second part may move to a position lower than the first part (hereinafter referred to as “second position”) .

<Appendix 3>
The present invention described above is
1.
Operation means (chance button 136, chance button unit 700, operation unit 1700);
Display means (for example, a decorative symbol display device 208);
Door bodies (eg, front frame door 106, door 108 with ball storage tray),
A game machine equipped with
The operation means is means provided in one of a plurality of parts constituting the door body (hereinafter referred to as “first part”) (for example, the chance button mounting unit 701 and the upper plate 126). Yes,
Driving means (for example, a motor 709d) of a plurality of parts constituting the operation means is driven to operate operation parts (for example, a button part 136a, a button cover 703) of the plurality of parts constituting the operation means. , Button cover 703, button member 704) (hereinafter referred to as “second part”) (for example, the operation surface of button part 136 a, the operation surface of button cover 703, a part of button member 704, The second part 1701a) is one part (hereinafter referred to as "first part") in the first component (for example, the edge 136b, the edge 702a, the peripheral part 108a, and the first part 1702a). Can be moved to a lower position,
The operation unit is an operation unit provided at a position at least operable by a player,
Before the driving means is driven, the second part is higher than the first part (hereinafter referred to as “first position”) (for example, the initial position of the button portion 136a, FIG. ) In the default state position)
The display means is a display related to the operation means among a plurality of displays (hereinafter referred to as “first display”) (for example, “Press button” in FIG. 22), operable period image 208j. 23, the display of “Repeat the button!”, The operation means image 208g, the operable period image 208h, the image 208na imitating the button portion 136a, and the image 208nb imitating the edge portion 136b). Is at least a displayable means,
During the period in which the first display is displayed on the display means, the second part is lower than the first part (hereinafter referred to as “second position”) (for example, FIG. 39 ( c) the position moved by the distance γ from the default state, the position of the button member 704 in FIG. 40A, the position of the button member 704 in FIG. 40B, the position of the button member 704 in FIG. 40C, FIG. (D) the position of the button member 704),
This is a game table characterized by that.
The present invention also provides
2.
1. A game machine according to claim 1,
When the driving unit is driven, the entire operation unit (for example, the button unit 136a, the button cover 703, the button cover 703, and the button member 704) is configured to be movable.
This is a game table characterized by that.
The present invention also provides
3.
1. Or 2. A game machine according to claim 1,
The operation means is configured so that the operation part cannot move to the second position even if the operation part is operated in a state before the drive means is driven (for example, a convex piece on the spiral step part 709 aba). 708d is a means in which further pressing is inhibited by contact)
This is a game table characterized by that.
The present invention also provides
4).
1. To 3. The game stand according to any one of
When the driving unit is driven, the second part of the operation unit is temporarily stopped from the first position (hereinafter referred to as “third position”) (for example, “third position”) (for example, , A position between the first position and the second position), and can be moved stepwise to the second position.
This is a game table characterized by that.
The present invention also provides
5.
1. To 4. The game stand according to any one of
The first display is a display prompting operation of the operation means (for example, “Press the button ...” in FIG. 29, “Press the button repeatedly!” Display in FIG. 27, the operation means image 208g, The display includes an image 208na which is an image imitating the button portion 136a, an image 208nb which is an image imitating the edge portion 136b, and an operable period image 208h).
This is a game table characterized by that.
The present invention also provides
6).
1. To 5. The game stand according to any one of
The first display is an image simulating the operation means (for example, an image simulating the operation means image 208i, the operation means image 208g, an image simulating the button portion 136a, and an image simulating the edge portion 136b. )
This is a game table characterized by that.
The present invention also provides
7).
1. To 6. The game stand according to any one of
The first display is a display including an image imitating the operation means at the first position (for example, an operation means image 208i, an operation means image 208g).
This is a game table characterized by that.
The present invention also provides
8).
1. To 7. The game stand according to any one of
The period in which the second part is in the second position is a period in which the operation of the operation unit is invalid.
This is a game table characterized by that.
The present invention also provides
9.
1. To 8. The game stand according to any one of
The first component is at least one component (hereinafter referred to as a “second component”) of the plurality of components constituting the door body (for example, the front frame door 106 and the ball storage tray door 108). Fixed parts,
Even if the driving means is driven, the first component is configured not to move.
This is a game table characterized by that.
The present invention also provides
10.
1. To 9. The game stand according to any one of
When the driving means is driven, the second part is continuously movable from the first position to the second position.
This is a game table characterized by that.
The present invention also provides
11.
10. A game machine according to claim 1,
10. “The second part is continuously movable from the first position to the second position” means that “the second part is temporarily up to the second position. Move from the first position to the second position without stopping automatically "
This is a game table characterized by that.
The present invention also provides
12
1. To 11. The game stand according to any one of
Even if the second part at the first position is moved from the first position by the operation of the operation unit, the second part is at least higher than the first part (for example, from the first part 1702a). The higher position, the position where the button member 704 is moved downward by a distance α by pressing).
This is a game table characterized by that.
The present invention also provides
13.
1. To 12. The game stand according to any one of
The second part in the operation part is a part that can be moved to a first distance (for example, a distance α) by operating the operation part,
The second part in the operation unit is a part that can move to a second distance (for example, a distance γ) by being driven by the driving unit,
The second distance is longer than the first distance.
This is a game table characterized by that.
The present invention also provides
14
1. Thru 13. A game machine according to claim 1,
The first display is an image simulating the operation means before being driven by the drive means (hereinafter referred to as “first image”) (for example, an operation means image 208g simulating an initial state). An animation that changes from an image simulating the operation means after driving the drive means (hereinafter referred to as a “second image”) (for example, an operation means image 208g that is an image simulating a depressed state). Including display,
This is a game table characterized by that.
The present invention also provides
15.
1. To 14. The game stand according to any one of
The display means displays one of the plurality of displays (hereinafter referred to as “second display”) (for example, in the hold icons 732aa and 732ab, the change icon 732aa, and the fourth symbol area 731a for the special figure 1). A circle mark to be displayed, a triangle mark to be displayed in the fourth symbol area 731b for special figure 2, a decorative symbol, a display of “Press the button ...” in FIG. 20, and “Strike the button!” In FIG. Display, operation means image 208i, and operation possible period image 208h).
This is a game table characterized by that.
The present invention also provides
16.
15. A game machine according to claim 1,
During the operation reception period of the operation means, at least the second display is displayed on the display means (for example, “Press button” in FIG. 20, “Button” in FIG. 17 is displayed). Display the operation means image 208i, the operable period image 208h),
This is a game table characterized by that.
The present invention also provides
17.
15. Or 16. A game machine according to claim 1,
Before the operation acceptance period of the operation means is started, at least the second display is displayed on the display means (for example, “Press the button” in FIG. 20, “ Display a button repeatedly, operation means image 208i, operable period image 208h),
This is a game table characterized by that.
The embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the individual embodiments described above, and any combination of elements of the individual embodiments is included in the present invention, and various modifications that can be conceived by those skilled in the art are also included. Thus, the effects of the present invention are not limited to the above-described contents. That is, various additions, modifications, and partial deletions can be made without departing from the concept and spirit of the present invention derived from the contents defined in the claims and equivalents thereof.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is a gaming machine comprising a first chance button , a display means, and a door, wherein the display means is separate from the first chance button. a means provided in said first chance button is a button provided on the chances button unit of the plurality of parts constituting the door body, a plurality of parts constituting the chance button unit one out is a drive means, one of a plurality of parts constituting the chances button unit is covered, by being driven by said drive means, one portion (hereinafter in the cover , referred to as "second part".) is, one part (hereinafter in the chance button unit is movable referred.) position to the lower than the "first part", and the cover And that the cover provided on the operation possible position by the player, before the drive means is driven, the second position higher than the site the first site (hereinafter, "first The one of the plurality of parts constituting the door body is a second chance button, and the operation surface of the second chance button is the second part. The display means represents a display including an image imitating the first chance button of a plurality of displays (hereinafter referred to as “first button display”). The first button display is a display including an animation changing from the first display mode to the second display mode, and the first display mode is driven by the driving unit. Before the first chance button The second display mode is a display mode imitating the first chance button after the driving means is driven, and the first button display is The display includes a display prompting an operation of the first chance button, and the display means includes a display including an image imitating the first chance button of the plurality of displays (hereinafter referred to as “third button display”). The third button display is a display in which only the first display mode is displayed, and the third button display is the first chance display. The display includes a display prompting the user to operate a button, and the display means includes a display imitating the second chance button of the plurality of displays (hereinafter referred to as “second button display”). Means capable of displaying During the period in which the first button display is displayed on the display means, the second part is lower than the first part by being driven by the driving means (hereinafter referred to as “second position”). . ), The period during which the first button display is displayed is a period during which the operation of the first chance button is invalid, and the period during which the second button display is displayed is A second chance button operation acceptance period, and before the second chance button operation acceptance period is started, the first button display is displayed on the display means, and the first chance button operation acceptance period is started. The second button display is displayed after the button display is erased, and the third button display is configured to be displayed when the second part is in the first position. In the period when the third button display is displayed, the driving means is configured not to be driven, and during the period when the third button display is displayed, there is an operation of the cover. Well, the cover is in front The cover is configured not to move to the second position, and when the cover is operated during the period in which the third button display is displayed, the cover can be moved to the third position. The third position is a position lower than the first position, the third position is a position higher than the second position, and the third position is It is a position higher than said 1st site | part, It is characterized by the above-mentioned.

<Appendix 3>
The present invention described above is
1.
A first chance button (eg, chance button 136, chance button unit 700);
Display means (for example, a decorative symbol display device 208);
Door bodies (for example, front frame door 106, door 108 with ball storage tray, front door 106 and main body 104, door 108 and main body 104 with ball storage tray, front door 106, door 108 with ball storage tray and main body 104);
A game machine equipped with
The display means is a means provided separately from the first chance button,
The first chance button is a button provided on a chance button unit (for example, a chance button unit 700, a chance button mounting unit 701, an upper plate 126) among a plurality of parts constituting the door body,
One of a plurality of parts constituting the chance button unit is a driving means (for example, a motor 709d),
One of a plurality of parts constituting the chance button unit is a cover (for example, a button cover 703),
By being driven by the driving means, one part (hereinafter referred to as “second part”) in the cover (for example, the operation surface of the button cover 703) becomes one part (hereinafter referred to as the operation button button 703). , Referred to as a “first part”) (for example, it can be moved to a position lower than the edge 136b, the edge 702a, and the peripheral part 108a)
The cover is a cover provided at a position operable by a player,
Before the driving means is driven, the second part is higher than the first part (hereinafter referred to as “first position”) (for example, the initial position of the button portion 136a, FIG. ) In the default state position)
One of the plurality of parts constituting the door body is a second chance button (for example, a chance button 136, a chance button unit 700),
The operation surface of the second chance button is a surface that does not move to a position lower than the second part,
The display means includes a display including an image imitating the first chance button among a plurality of displays (hereinafter referred to as “first button display”) (for example, an operation means image 208i, an operation means image 208g, A means capable of displaying an image 208na which is an image imitating the button portion 136a and an image 208nb) which is an image imitating the edge portion 136b;
The first button display is a display including an animation that changes from the first display mode to the second display mode,
The first display mode is a display mode imitating the first chance button before the driving means is driven,
The second display mode is a display mode imitating the first chance button after the driving means is driven,
The first button display is a display for prompting the operation of the first chance button (for example, “Press the button ...” in FIG. 29, “Press the button repeatedly!” Display, operation in FIG. 27) A display including a means image 208g, an image 208na which is an image imitating the button portion 136a, an image 208nb which is an image imitating the edge portion 136b, and an operable period image 208h).
The display means includes a display including an image imitating the first chance button of the plurality of displays (hereinafter referred to as “third button display”) (for example, an operation means image 208i, an operation means image 208g). , And an image 208na which is an image imitating the button part 136a and an image 208nb) which is an image imitating the edge part 136b.
The third button display is a display in which only the first display mode is displayed,
The third button display is a display including a display prompting the operation of the first chance button,
(Note that the first button display may be the same display as the third button display.)
The display means includes a display including an image imitating the second chance button of the plurality of displays (hereinafter referred to as “second button display”) (for example, an operation means image 208i, an operation means image 208g). , And an image 208na which is an image imitating the button part 136a and an image 208nb) which is an image imitating the edge part 136b.
In the period in which the first button display is displayed on the display means, the second part is lower than the first part by being driven by the driving means (hereinafter referred to as “second position”). (For example, the position moved from the default state in FIG. 39C by the distance γ, the position of the button member 704 in FIG. 40A, the position of the button member 704 in FIG. 40B, FIG. 40C). The position of the button member 704 of FIG. 40D, the position of the button member 704 of FIG.
The period during which the first button display is displayed is a period during which the operation of the first chance button is disabled,
The period during which the second button display is displayed is a period including an operation reception period for the first chance button,
The first button display is displayed on the display means before the operation accepting period of the second chance button is started, and the second button display is displayed after the first button display is erased. And
The third button display is a display configured to be displayed when the second part is in the first position,
In the period in which the third button display is displayed, the driving means is configured not to drive,
In the period in which the third button display is displayed, the cover is configured not to move to the second position even if the cover is operated.
In the period when the third button display is displayed, when the cover is operated, the cover can be moved to the third position;
The third position is a position lower than the first position,
The third position is a position higher than the second position,
The third position is a position higher than the first part.
Because it is a game stand characterized by that,
・ Despite the cover moving to a position that does not move when operated by the player, the first button image is displayed on the display means, and a part of the meter display is also displayed in a reduced manner. You can be surprised and never get bored with the chance button
-When the driving means is driven, the cover moves to a lower position than when the chance button is operated, so the player may recognize that the state may be different from when the chance button is operated, and to the game You can concentrate more. Also, since the variation of chance button production increases, you can prevent boredom with the production,
There is an effect.
The present invention also provides
2.
1. A game machine according to claim 1,
The entire cover is configured to be movable by being driven by the driving means.
This is a game table characterized by that.
The present invention also provides
3.
1. Or 2. A game machine according to claim 1,
By being driven by the driving means, the second portion of the cover is moved from the first position to a position where the driving means temporarily stops (hereinafter referred to as “fourth position”) (for example, , A position between the first position and the second position), and can be moved stepwise to the second position,
The fourth position is a position between the first position and the second position.
This is a game table characterized by that.
The present invention also provides
4).
1. To 3. The game stand according to any one of
The period in which the second part is in the second position is a period in which the operation of the cover is invalid.
This is a game table characterized by that.
The present invention also provides
5.
1. To 4. The game stand according to any one of
The door body is composed of a front door (for example, front frame door 106, door 108 with ball storage tray) and an inner frame (for example, main body 104),
The chance button unit is a part fixed to an upper plate among a plurality of parts constituting the door body,
The chance button unit is fixed to the upper plate so that the chance button unit does not move even when the driving means is driven.
This is a game table characterized by that.
The present invention also provides
6).
1. To 5. The game stand according to any one of
When the driving means is driven, the second part is continuously movable from the first position to the second position.
This is a game table characterized by that.
The present invention also provides
7).
6). A game machine according to claim 1,
6). “The second part is continuously movable from the first position to the second position” means that “the second part is temporarily up to the second position. Move from the first position to the second position without stopping automatically "
This is a game table characterized by that.
The present invention also provides
8).
1. To 7. The game stand according to any one of
The second part of the cover is a part that can be moved to a first distance (for example, a distance α) by operating the cover,
The second part of the cover is a part that can move to a second distance (for example, a distance γ) by being driven by the driving means,
The second distance is longer than the first distance.
This is a game table characterized by that.
The present invention also provides
9.
1. To 8. The game stand according to any one of
Before the operation reception period of the first chance button is started, the third button display is displayed on the display means (for example, the display of “Press the button... 17 “Repeat button!” Display, operation means image 208i, operable period image 208h),
This is a game table characterized by that.
The embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the individual embodiments described above, and any combination of elements of the individual embodiments is included in the present invention, and various modifications that can be conceived by those skilled in the art are also included. Thus, the effects of the present invention are not limited to the above-described contents. That is, various additions, modifications, and partial deletions can be made without departing from the concept and spirit of the present invention derived from the contents defined in the claims and equivalents thereof.

Claims (9)

Operation means;
The first part,
A game machine equipped with
The first part is a part provided with at least the operation means,
In the first case, the second part in the operating means is a part that is at a position that is at least higher than the first part in the first part,
The second part is a part at least lower than the first part in the second case,
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 1,
At least a part of the operating means is means configured to be movable at least,
The second case is a case where at least a part of the operation means has moved.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 1 or 2,
At least a part of the first part is a part configured not to move at least in the second case,
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 3, Comprising:
The operation means is provided with an operation unit,
The operation unit is provided at least at a position that can be operated at least by a player,
The second part is at least a part of the operation unit.
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claim 1 thru | or 4, Comprising:
The second part in the first case is a part at least higher than the first part when the operation means is operated by a player.
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claim 1 thru | or 5, Comprising:
The operating means is means provided with driving means,
By operating the driving means, the second part of the operating means can be moved to a position lower than the first part of the first part.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 6,
The second part of the operating means can be moved to a first distance by operating the operating means,
The second part of the operation means can be moved to a second distance by the operation of the driving means.
The second distance is longer than the first distance.
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claim 1 thru | or 7, Comprising:
The game machine is a pachinko machine,
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claim 1 thru | or 7, Comprising:
The gaming table is a slot machine,
A game stand characterized by that.