JP2016140725A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of preventing a failure in an electronic component generated by a breakage of a part of a wiring cable.SOLUTION: A game machine enabling games includes: control means for controlling an electronic component 403 by outputting a control signal to the electronic component 403; power supply control means 424 for controlling a supply of operation power to the electronic component 403 on the basis of the control signal; a signal path for causing the control signal output from the control means to be input to the electronic component 403; and a single wiring cable 405 housing a power line supplying the operation power to the electronic component 403 and a signal line provided to the signal path, and having flexibility. The power supply control means 424 supplies the operation power to the electronic component 403 when the control means operates the electronic component 403, but does not supply the operation power to the electronic component 403 when the control means does not operate the electronic component 403.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing games.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine having an effect device using a stepping motor, a voltage pulse signal is input to each excitation coil of the stepping motor to drive the stepping motor based on the control signal of the effect control microcomputer. The production control microcomputer acquires a feedback signal indicating the input state of the voltage pulse signal, thereby detecting an abnormal operation of the stepping motor (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2011-104147 A

  In a gaming machine such as Patent Document 1, a board on which a drive control IC for driving a stepping motor (electronic component) or a serial-parallel conversion IC is mounted is connected to an effect control board via a flat cable (connection member) or the like. When the voltage pulse signal (control signal) cannot be transmitted in order to stop the stepping motor because part of the wiring is cut due to wear or deterioration of the flat cable, If the power supply to the stepping motor is maintained, there is a problem that the stepping motor continues to drive and abnormally overheats.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent a malfunction of an electronic component that occurs when a part of a wiring cable is disconnected.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A gaming machine capable of playing games (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1),
Control means for controlling the electronic component by outputting a control signal to the electronic component (for example, the rotary motor 403) (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control);
Power supply control means (for example, a power control IC 424 and a first serial-parallel conversion IC 421) for controlling the supply of operating power to the electronic component based on the control signal;
A signal path for inputting the control signal output from the control means to the electronic component (for example, a wiring for transmitting the control signal, the first serial-parallel conversion IC 421, or the second serial-parallel conversion IC 422);
A single wiring cable having flexibility including a power line (for example, a power supply line) for supplying the operating power to the electronic component and a signal line (for example, a wiring for transmitting a control signal) included in the signal path. (For example, flat cable 405);
With
The power supply control means supplies the operating power to the electronic component when the control means operates the electronic component, and does not supply the operating power to the electronic component when the control means does not operate the electronic component. (For example, when the effect control CPU 120 executes control to operate the rotary motor 403, the power control IC 424 supplies power to the rotary motor 403, and when the effect control CPU 120 does not execute control to operate the rotary motor 403 The portion where the power control IC 424 does not supply power to the rotary motor 403)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the signal line of the wiring cable is disconnected, the supply of the operating power to the electronic component can be stopped even if the control signal is not normally input to the electronic component. The malfunction of the electronic component which arises when a part breaks can be prevented. In the case where the power line of the wiring cable is disconnected, the operating power is not supplied to the electronic component in the first place, so that there is no problem with the electronic component. Further, when the electronic component is operated includes the time when the control means executes control for operating the electronic component, and when the electronic component is not operated means when the control means does not execute control for operating the electronic component. Including.

A gaming machine according to claim 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The power supply control means (for example, the power control IC 424 and the first serial-parallel conversion IC 421)
Signal conversion means (for example, a first serial-parallel conversion IC 421) for converting the control signal into a power supply control signal for controlling power supply;
A power switch (for example, a switch circuit of the power control IC 424) for supplying and stopping the operating power based on the power supply control signal output from the signal conversion means;
It is characterized by including.
According to this feature, the supply control of the operating power when the electronic component operates and the stop control of the operating power when the electronic component does not operate can be performed with a simple configuration using the control signal.

A gaming machine according to claim 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 2,
The control signal is a serial signal (for example, serial data),
The signal conversion means (for example, the first serial-parallel conversion IC 421 and the second serial-parallel conversion IC 422) converts the control signal from a serial signal to a parallel signal (for example, parallel data). It is characterized by including a conversion integrated circuit.
According to this feature, the power supply control means can be constructed at low cost by using a general-purpose serial-parallel conversion integrated circuit.

A gaming machine according to claim 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 3,
In addition to the first serial-parallel conversion integrated circuit included in the signal conversion means (for example, the first serial-parallel conversion IC 421), the control signal is serialized on the signal path (for example, wiring for transmitting the control signal). It has a second serial-parallel conversion integrated circuit (for example, a second serial-parallel conversion IC 422) that converts a system signal into a parallel system signal.
According to this feature, the number of signal lines included in the signal path can be reduced.

A gaming machine according to claim 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 4,
A first substrate (for example, the first accessory substrate 410) on which the power supply control means (for example, the power control IC 424 and the first serial-parallel conversion IC 421) is mounted;
A second substrate (for example, a second accessory substrate 411) to which the electronic component (for example, the rotary motor 403) is connected and is connected to the first substrate via the wiring cable (for example, a flat cable 405). When,
With
The first serial-parallel conversion integrated circuit (eg, first serial-parallel conversion IC 421) is provided on the first substrate, and the second serial-parallel conversion integrated circuit is provided on the second substrate (eg, second Provided in the serial-parallel conversion IC 422),
The control signal output from the control means is input to the second serial-parallel conversion integrated circuit of the second substrate via the first substrate (for example, the serial output circuit of the effect control substrate 12). 126) The control signal (serial data) input from 126 is input to the second serial-parallel conversion IC 422 of the second accessory substrate 411 via the first accessory substrate 410)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the signal line of the wiring cable is disconnected, even if the control signal is not normally input to the second board, the control signal can be transmitted to the first board. The control means can be controlled.

A gaming machine according to claim 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 5,
A fixing portion (for example, the fixing portion 404) on which the first substrate (for example, the first accessory substrate 410) is provided and fixed;
A movable portion (for example, a movable member 406) provided with the second substrate (for example, the second accessory substrate 411) and movable;
With
The wiring cable (for example, the flat cable 405) is a member that connects the fixed portion and the movable portion.
According to this feature, it is possible to improve the game entertainment by performing the movement by moving the movable part, and when the wiring cable is bent and stretched by moving the movable part and the signal line of the wiring cable is broken due to long-term use Even so, since the power supply control means is in the fixed portion, the supply of the operating power to the electronic component can be stopped, so that the malfunction of the electronic component can be prevented.

A gaming machine according to means 1 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 4 to 6,
The first serial-parallel conversion integrated circuit (for example, the first serial-parallel conversion IC 421) and the second serial-parallel conversion integrated circuit (for example, the second serial-parallel conversion IC 422) are cascade-connected. It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to reduce the deterioration of the quality of the control signal and the generation of noise and the like.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 3 to 6 and means 1,
The serial-parallel conversion integrated circuit (for example, the first serial-parallel conversion IC 421 and the second serial-parallel conversion IC 422) is based on the previously inputted control signal until the control signal is newly inputted. This is a signal repetition circuit that repeatedly outputs a parallel signal to the electronic component (for example, the first serial-parallel conversion IC 421 and the second serial-parallel conversion IC 422 are newly provided with control signals (serial (Data repetitive circuit that repeatedly outputs the control signal (parallel data) converted based on the previously input control signal (serial data) until the data is input)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is not necessary to repeatedly output a control signal when maintaining control of the electronic component, so that software executed by the control means can be simplified.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 6, means 1, and means 2,
The control means (for example, the production control CPU 120) outputs other control parts (for example, the LED 530 in the third modification) than the electronic parts (for example, the rotary motor 403 in the third modification) by outputting the control signal. Controllable,
The signal conversion means (for example, the first serial-parallel conversion IC 441 in Modification 3) converts the control signal into a control signal for other parts for controlling the other parts (for example, the first serial-parallel conversion IC 441 in Modification 3). In one serial-parallel conversion IC 441, some connection terminals are connected to each LED 530, and this first serial-parallel conversion IC 441 converts a control signal (serial data) into a light emission control signal (parallel data) for controlling each LED 530. portion)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, other components can be controlled using the signal conversion means for outputting the power supply control signal to the power supply control means.

  In addition, this invention may have only the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention, and has a structure other than this invention specific matter with the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention. It may be a thing.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structural example of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure of the board | substrate for accessories. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure of the board | substrate for light guide plates. It is a circuit diagram which shows the operation | movement aspect of the serial-parallel conversion at the time of normal operation | movement. It is a circuit diagram which shows the operation | movement aspect of the serial-parallel conversion at the time of a failure in short mode. It is a circuit diagram which shows the operation | movement aspect of the serial-parallel conversion at the time of failure in an open mode. (A) is a front view showing the accessory unit when the notice effect is not executed, (B) is a front view showing the accessory unit when the notice effect A is executed, and (C) is It is a front view which shows the accessory unit when the notice effect B is performed. (A) is a side view showing the accessory unit in a state where the accessory member is in the raised position, and (B) is a side view showing the accessory unit in a state where the accessory member is in the lowered position. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure of the board | substrate for accessories in the modification 1. FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration of a light emitting substrate in Modification 2. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure of the board | substrate for accessories in the modification 3. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure of the board | substrate for accessories in the modification 4.

  A mode for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. In the following description, the front side of FIG. 1 will be described as the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the back side will be described as the rear (back) side. In addition, the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment is an opposing surface that faces the player when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player side.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine 1 (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as a gaming machine) is roughly divided into a gaming board 2 (gauge board) that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame 3 (base frame) that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. ). The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

  A first special symbol display 4A and a second special symbol display 4B are provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B is composed of, for example, a 7 segment LED or a dot matrix LED (light emitting diode) and the like. A special symbol (also referred to as “special”), which is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information), is displayed so as to be variable (also referred to as variable display or variable display). For example, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B each variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do.

  Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol indicator 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  An effect display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The effect display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the effect display device 5, the first special symbol display by the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display by the second special symbol display 4B in the special game are respectively displayed. In the effect symbol display area, which is a plurality of variable display units such as three, for example, the effect symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. This variation display of the effect symbol is also included in the variation display game.

  As an example, in the display area of the effect display device 5, “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. And, in response to the start of any one of the variation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 4A and the variation of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 4B in the special symbol game, In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, changes in the effect symbols (also referred to as decorative symbols) (for example, vertical scroll display) are started. Thereafter, when the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variation display result in the special symbol game, the effect display devices 5L, 5C, and 5R in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Then, the finalized design symbol (final stop symbol) that is the result of variation display of the production symbol is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the effect display device 5, a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display 4A or a special graphic using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display 4B. In synchronism with the game, a plurality of types of effect symbols that can be identified are displayed in a variable manner, and a definite effect symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, various display symbols such as special symbols and effect symbols are derived and displayed by stopping display of identification information such as effect symbols (also referred to as complete stop display or final stop display) and ending the variable display. .

  For example, eight kinds of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters) are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It may be any combination of numbers, English letters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, letters, symbols, and character images. Character images may be, for example, people, animals, other objects, or , A decorative image showing a symbol such as a character or other arbitrary figure). A corresponding symbol number is attached to each of the effect symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. The production symbols are not limited to eight types, and any number may be used as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a combination of “big hit” and a combination of “out of” can be configured (for example, seven types or 9 types).

  A first reserved memory display area 5D and a second reserved memory display area 5U are set in two places on the left and right of the display area of the effect display device 5. In the first hold memory display area 5D and the second hold memory display area 5U, the hold memory display for displaying the variable hold memory number (the special figure hold memory number) corresponding to the special figure game is specified.

  Here, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on the start winning by entering (entering). In other words, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the effect symbol is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established previously is being executed. When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done. In the present embodiment, the stored storage display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening is a round white display, and the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening ( The reserved storage display generated on the basis of the start winning due to the entry) is similarly a round white display.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, the first hold for displaying the number of special figure hold memories in an identifiable manner on the upper and lower parts of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B together with the hold storage display area. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified.

  Below the effect display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state as a vertical position and an expanded open state as a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and a second starting prize opening is formed as a starting region (second starting region).

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the OFF state, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state ( It will be in an expanded open state that is easy to enter.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 "), the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 "), the second start condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the specific region that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the OFF state, the special prize opening door closes the big winning prize opening, and the game ball passes (enters) the big winning prize opening. Make it impossible. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the ON state, the big winning opening door opens the big winning opening and the game ball passes through the big winning opening (entrance). ) Make it easier. In this way, the special winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enters) and is disadvantageous to the player To do. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes (enters) through the big prize opening may be provided.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Accordingly, when the special winning ball apparatus 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special winning hole, which is advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a prize ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball into the special prize winning port. This is a disadvantageous second state.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variable display) so that it can be variably displayed. Such a normal symbol variation display is referred to as a general game (also referred to as a “normal game”).

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening, for example, a single or plural general winning openings that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect LED 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, the game ball paid out as a prize ball or the game ball paid out by lending is held (stored) so as to be supplied to the hitting ball launcher. A dish (a hit ball supply dish) is provided. Below the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The member that forms the lower plate is provided with a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, the central portion of the lower plate). Yes. The stick controller 31A includes an operation stick that the player holds, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation stick). Yes. A controller sensor unit 35 </ b> A for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided in the lower pan body inside the stick controller 31 </ b> A.

  The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect the pressing operation from the player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35B that detects a pressing operation performed by the player on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 31B is disposed.

  Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and an LED control board 14 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are disposed on the back surface of the game board 2 in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an accessory unit 400 and a light guide plate unit 500 which will be described later are connected to the effect control substrate 12, and a first accessory substrate 410 and a second accessory substrate provided in the accessory unit 400. 411 (see FIG. 3) and a light guide plate substrate 510 (see FIG. 4) included in the light guide plate unit 500 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. The display of fluctuation of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20 is performed. It also has a function to control.

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and produces the effect display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical parts such as the game effect LED 9 are mounted. In other words, the effect control board 12 is used for effects such as display operation in the effect display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or part of the on / off operation in the game effect LED 9 or the like. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component to execute a predetermined performance operation is provided.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The LED control board 14 is a control board for LED output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, the game effect LED 9 and the like are turned on / off. An LED driver circuit or the like is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. What is necessary is just to have. Further, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display 4A, a second special symbol display 4B, a normal symbol display 20, a first hold indicator 25A, a second hold indicator 25B, and a general figure hold indicator 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the effect display device 5, a sound control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, a game effect LED 9, and the like. An LED control command used to control the lighting operation of the decoration LED and the like is included.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM 101 (Read Only Memory 101) for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM 102 (Random Access Memory 102) that provides an area, a CPU 103 (Central Processing Unit 103) that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates numeric data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 103 It comprises a random number circuit 104 that performs and an I / O 105 (Input / Outputport 105).

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 103 executing a program read from the ROM 101. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores the various fluctuation data. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

  As a control of the progress of these games, the game control microcomputer 100 (CPU 103) uses the random number (big hit determination) extracted from the random number circuit 104 based on the winning of the game ball at the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening. Random number), a lottery process for determining whether or not to win the variation display based on the start winning prize, or a variation pattern (variation pattern random number) extracted from the random number circuit 104 (random number for variation pattern determination) (Display time) is determined from a plurality of variation patterns, and the determined variation pattern is set. In addition, a variation pattern with a short variation display time is determined by opening and closing the big prize opening door of the special variable winning ball device 7 in the big hit game state, and updating the game state flag etc. for the game state after the big hit game ends. Sets the probability variation state in which the short-time state and the big lottery probability that are likely to be performed are higher than the normal state (for example, 10 times the normal state (low probability state)), and the number of fluctuations to make the short-time state and the probability variation state ( In addition, when the set number of fluctuations is executed, processing for ending the short-time state or the probability variation state is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number which updates the numerical data which shows the random value independently of RAM122 which performs, the display control part 123 which performs the process for determining the control content of the display operation in the production | presentation display apparatus 5, and CPU120 for production control A circuit 124, an I / O 125, and a serial output circuit 126 that outputs a control signal for controlling the accessory unit 400 and the light guide plate unit 500 described later as a serial signal are mounted.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores them, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

  Note that, on the side of the effect control board 12, as with the main board 11, for example, random values (also referred to as effect random numbers) for determining various types of effects such as a notice effect are set.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to make various determinations, determinations and settings, pattern data constituting various effect control patterns, and the like. Yes.

  As an example, in the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 is used for controlling effect operations by various effect devices (for example, the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect LED 9 and the decoration LED, the effect model, etc.). An effect control pattern table storing a plurality of types of effect control patterns to be stored is stored. The effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect control pattern table only needs to store, for example, an effect control pattern during special figure change, a notice effect control pattern, and various effect control patterns.

  The special-control variation production control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns in the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special-sign game until the finalized special symbol that is the special-sign display result is derived and displayed. It consists of data indicating the contents of control of various effect operations, such as effect display operations in effect symbol variation display operation, reach effect, re-lottery effect, etc., or various effect display operations not accompanied by effect symbol variation display Has been. The notice effect control pattern includes, for example, data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed in response to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In the special-figure variation production control pattern, for example, a plurality of types of reach production control patterns with different production modes in each reach production may be included for each variation pattern that executes the reach production.

  In addition, as the notice effect performed during the change display of the effect symbol, the notice effect using the accessory unit 400 and the light guide plate unit 500 (see FIGS. 8 and 9) is executed as described later. In this way, the game entertainment can be improved by the effects using the accessory unit 400 and the light guide plate unit 500. Further, as the notice effect, a notice effect using the effect display device 5 may be executed. For example, an operation notice executed on condition that the player operates the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B, a step-up notice that a predetermined image is switched stepwise, a line notice that a character appears and speaks a line, a predetermined notice A big hit announcement effect that suggests the possibility of a big hit, such as a cut-in announcement that interrupts the image, a reach announcement that suggests whether or not to reach, a pseudo-announcement that notifies whether or not to become a pseudo-ream, stop pattern Multiple notices that are executed at the start of the change display or when reach is established, such as a stop symbol notice that alerts the player, or a latent notice that informs whether or not the gaming state is a probability fluctuation state (whether or not it is latent) including.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol display 20 executes a normal symbol variation display such that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the gaming area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2. For example, the normal symbol display unit 20 is activated based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting the normal symbol variation display, such as the end of the previous general symbol game, is satisfied after the normal symbol start condition is satisfied. The usual game is started.

  In this ordinary game, after a normal symbol change is started, when a predetermined time which is a normal symbol change time elapses, a fixed normal symbol which is a normal symbol change display result is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (symbol per symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed normal symbol, the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol becomes “per symbol”. On the other hand, if the normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol, such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is “out of normal”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the variation display result of the normal symbol is “per normal”, the expansion / release control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  After the first start condition is satisfied, for example, when the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, because the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state has ended, the special figure game by the first special symbol display 4A is started. Further, the second starting condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Later, based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special game or the big hit gaming state, the special game by the second special symbol display 4B is started.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol indicator 4B, after the special symbol variation display is started, when the variation display time as the special symbol variation time elapses, the special symbol variation display is performed. The resulting definite special symbol (special diagram display result) is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a “big hit” as a specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the big bonus symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, “ Out of place ". In addition, a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol may be stopped and displayed. When the predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) as a result of the predetermined display is stopped and displayed. What is necessary is just to control to the small hit game state as a special game state different from the big hit game state.

  After the fluctuation display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player (also referred to as “round game”) is executed a predetermined number of times.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as an example, the special symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” is the big hit symbol, and the special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is the off symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a loss symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display 4A may be different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display 4B. However, a special symbol common to both of the special symbol games may be a big hit symbol or an off symbol.

  After the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a specific symbol in the special game, and the result of the specific display is “big hit”, the big winning door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a predetermined upper limit time in the big hit gaming state. The large winning opening is opened in a period until (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) elapses or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. Thereby, the round which makes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 the 1st state (open state) advantageous for a player is performed.

  A special prize opening device that opens the grand prize opening during the round is received by receiving a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closing the special prize opening. 7 is changed to the second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. The round that is the opening cycle of the big prize opening can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “16”, etc.). Even before the number of rounds has reached the upper limit, the execution of the round may be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball has not won a big prize opening). .

  Of the rounds in the big hit gaming state, the round in which the upper limit time for which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (open state) advantageous for the player is relatively long (for example, 29 seconds) is normally opened. Also called round. On the other hand, a round in which the upper limit time during which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (open state) is relatively short (for example, 0.1 seconds) is also referred to as a short-term open round.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the effect display device 5, a special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 4A and In response to the start of any one of the special figure games using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B, the variation display of the effect symbols is started. The period from the start of the variation display of the effect symbols to the end of the variation display due to the stop display of the confirmed effect symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R Then, the variation display state of the effect symbol may be a predetermined reach state.

  Here, the reach state refers to an effect design (“reach variation design”) that has not been stopped yet when the effect design that is stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5 forms part of the jackpot combination. Is also a display state in which the fluctuation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the design symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R, etc.) in advance. The remaining effect symbol display area (for example, “medium” effect) that has not been stopped yet when the effect symbol (for example, the effect symbol indicating the alphanumeric character of “7”) constituting the determined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the presentation symbols are changing, or in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R This is a display state that changes synchronously while constituting all or part of the combination.

  In response to the reach state, the variation speed of the effect symbol is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person) different from the effect symbol is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5. Or change the display mode of the background image, play and display a moving image that is different from the production symbol, or change the variation mode of the production symbol, so that the production operation different from before reaching the reach state is executed May be. Such an effect operation such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the change mode of the effect pattern is referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). Note that the reach effect includes not only the display operation in the effect display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect LED 9, etc. before reaching the reach state. It may be included that the operation mode is different from the operation mode.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Each reach mode has a different possibility of “big hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “big hit reliability”). That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variation display result will be a “big hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed.

  As an example, in this embodiment, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach α, and super reach β are preset. And, when the reach form of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β appears, there is a possibility that the fluctuation display result will be “big hit” compared to the case where the reach form of normal reach appears (expected degree of big hit) Becomes higher. Further, in the present embodiment, in the reach form of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β, when super reach β appears, the fluctuation display result is “big hit” compared to when super reach α appears. The expectation level for the jackpot is high (the expectation level for the jackpot: super reach β> super reach α> normal reach).

  In the present embodiment, in the reach, the variation time is set such that super reach β> super reach α> normal reach, and the longer the variation time, the higher the expectation of jackpot. .

  During the variation display of the production symbol, unlike the reach production, there is a possibility that the variation display state of the production symbol will be the reach state, the variation display result may be a `` big hit '', etc. A variable display effect such as “slip” or “pseudo-run” may be executed to notify the player in accordance with a variable display mode of the effect symbol. It is only necessary to determine whether or not these “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” variation display effects should be executed in response to the variation pattern being determined on the main board 11 side. Whether or not the “slip” variation display effect is to be executed on the effect control board 12 side may be determined regardless of the variation pattern determined on the main board 11 side.

  During the variation display of the production symbol, unlike the variation display production such as the reach production, for example, a predetermined production image is displayed, an image display that is a message, voice output, LED lighting, etc. Due to the presentation operation different from the fluctuation display operation, the fluctuation display state of the production symbol may be in the reach state, the reach production by the super reach may be executed, and the fluctuation display result is “big hit” There is a case where a notice effect for informing the player in advance that there is a possibility of becoming a warning is executed. The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is the change display state of the effect symbol after the effect symbol display is started in all of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. May be executed (started) before the reach state is reached (before the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R). Further, the notice effect that informs that there is a possibility that the variation display result may be a “hit” may include one that is executed after the variation display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state.

  The notice effect may include a hold display notice effect. The hold display announcement effect is based on the change in the display mode such as the hold display of the special game before the start of the change display that is subject to the advance notice. This is a suggested announcement. In particular, the effect of continuously notifying the possibility that the result of the variable display will be a “big hit” over the variable display of the effect symbol that is executed multiple times in response to multiple special figure games is a continuous notice effect (continuous It is also called production. In addition, while the special figure game is executed once, the effect design is temporarily stopped and displayed, and then the effect display for changing the effect design again (pseudo continuous change, re-change) is performed a predetermined number of times. In a game machine that performs a “pseudo-continuous” variation display effect that makes it appear as if multiple variation displays are being performed, the variation display result is “big hit” over the pseudo multiple variation displays. A notice effect for continuously notifying the possibility and the like is also included in the continuous notice effect (continuous effect).

  When the special symbol that becomes the outlier symbol is stopped (derived) as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variation symbol display state of the effect symbol does not reach the reach state after the effect symbol variation display is started. In addition, a definite effect symbol that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display mode of the effect design is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal shift”) variable display mode when the variation display result is “out of”.

  When a special symbol that becomes an outlier symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variation display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state after the effect symbol variation display starts. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed, or when the reach effect is not executed, a definite effect symbol that is a predetermined out-of-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display result of the effect symbol is referred to as a variation display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach disengagement”) when the variation display result is “out of”.

  Corresponding to the fact that the variation display state of the production symbol has reached the reach state when the jackpot symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed as a special symbol that is a jackpot symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game Then, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, a definite effect symbol that is a predetermined normal big hit combination (also referred to as “non-probable variable big hit combination”) among a plurality of types of big hit combinations is stopped and displayed. It should be noted that the non-probable big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as a confirmed effect symbol without the reach effect being executed.

  The confirmed effect symbol which is a normal big hit combination (non-probable variation big hit combination) is variably displayed in, for example, the “left”, “middle” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R in the effect display device 5. Among the effect symbols having the symbol numbers “1” to “8”, any one of the effect symbols having the even symbol numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “ What is necessary is just to be able to be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in each of the effect display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “middle” and “right”. The effect symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” constituting the normal jackpot combination are referred to as normal symbols (also referred to as “non-probable variation symbols”).

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the normal jackpot symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the finalized symbol of the normal jackpot combination (non-probable variable jackpot combination) is stopped and displayed. The variable display mode is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”) of “non-probable change” (also referred to as “normal big hit”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. It should be noted that the normal jackpot combination (non-probable variation jackpot combination) may be stopped and displayed as the confirmed effect symbol without executing the reach effect. Based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” for the big hit type of “non-probable change”, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed. By performing the time reduction control, the special symbol change display time (special figure change time) in the special figure game is shortened compared to the normal state. In the short-time control, so-called electric Chu support is performed in which the winning frequency of the normal symbol is increased and the winning frequency to the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is increased. Here, the normal state is a normal game state that is different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed, after the power is turned on) The same control as in the state in which the initialization process is executed is performed. In the time-saving control, one of the conditions is established first, that is, a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the big hit gaming state ends, and the fluctuation display result is “big hit”. Sometimes it just needs to end.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, out of the special symbol that becomes the big hit symbol, when the probability variable big hit symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed, the variation display state of the production symbol is the reach state. Correspondingly, after the reach effect similar to the case where the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “normal” is executed, the definite effect symbol that becomes a predetermined probability variation jackpot combination among a plurality of types of jackpot combinations May be stopped. It should be noted that the probability variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as the confirmed effect symbol without the reach effect being executed. The confirmed effect symbol that is a probable big hit combination is, for example, a symbol number “1” that is variably displayed in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 5. Among the effect symbols of “8”, the effect symbol whose symbol number is “7” is a predetermined effective line in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. What is necessary is just to be able to be stopped and displayed all together. The effect symbol having the symbol number “7” constituting the probability variation jackpot combination is referred to as a probability variation symbol. When the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the confirmed effect symbol that is a normal jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a variation display result of the effect symbol.

  Regardless of whether the confirmed effect symbol is a normal jackpot combination or a promiscuous jackpot combination, the variation display mode in which the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game will have a "big hit" variation display result. This is referred to as a variation display mode of “probability variation” (also referred to as “big hit type”). In this embodiment, among the big hit types of “probability change”, the control is set to the normally open big hit state based on the fact that “7 big” is displayed as the confirmed special symbol and the result is “big hit”. After that, probability variation control (probability variation control) is performed together with time reduction control. On the other hand, among the big hit types of “probable change”, it is controlled to the short-open big hit state based on the fact that “5 big” is displayed as the confirmed special symbol, and the short-term open big hit state is controlled. At the same time, probability variation control (probability variation control) is performed.

  By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the fluctuation display result (special display result) becomes “big hit” in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than that in the normal state. The probability variation control may be ended when the condition that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state again after the big hit gaming state is ended. Similar to the time reduction control, the probability variation control is ended when a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times the same as the time reduction number or 90 times different from the time reduction number) are executed after the end of the big hit gaming state. May be. In addition, even if the probability variation control is ended when the probability variation control is ended by the probability variation control lottery executed every time the special game is started after the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability variation control is terminated. Good.

  When the time-shortening control is performed, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol in the normal symbol game so that the variation time of the normal symbol (ordinary symbol variation time) is shorter than that in the normal state. Control to improve the probability that the display result is “per normal figure” than in the normal state, and tilt control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “per normal figure”. The game ball can easily pass (enter) the second start winning opening, such as a control to make the tilt control time for performing longer than that in the normal state, and a control to increase the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control (electricity support control) that is advantageous to the player by increasing the possibility that the start condition is satisfied is performed. In this way, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening in accordance with the time-shortening control and is advantageous to the player is also referred to as high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined.

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening becomes the expanded opening state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B is easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. The time until the fluctuation display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. The period during which the high opening control can be performed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time reduction control is performed.

  The gaming state in which both the short time control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a short time state or a high base state. The gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed is also referred to as a probability variation state or a high probability state. A gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is also referred to as a high probability high base state. In this embodiment, the gaming state to be controlled is not set, but the probability variation state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the time-shortening control or the high opening control is not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state. In addition, only the gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is sometimes referred to as a “probability variation state”, and may be referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to distinguish from the high probability low base state. On the other hand, a probability variation state (high probability low base state) in which only time variation control is performed and time reduction control or high opening control is not performed is sometimes referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to be distinguished from a high accuracy high base state. The short time state in which the short time control or the high opening control is performed without performing the probability variation control is also referred to as a low probability high base state. The normal state in which neither the probability variation control, the time reduction control nor the high opening control is performed is also referred to as a low probability low base state. When at least one of time-shortening control and probability variation control is performed in a gaming state other than the normal state, the probability that the special-figure game can be executed frequently and the fluctuation display result in each special-figure game will be “big hit” As a result, the player is in an advantageous state. A gaming state advantageous to a player different from the big hit gaming state is also referred to as a special gaming state.

  The re-lottery effect may be executed during the variation display of the effect symbol in which the confirmed effect symbol is a non-probable variation jackpot combination or a probability variation jackpot combination. In the re-lottery effect, after the effect symbols that are normally a big hit combination are temporarily displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the effect display device 5, for example, “left ”,“ Middle ”,“ right ”effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, with the same effect symbols in the same state, are changed again, and the effect symbol (probability variable symbol) that is a probabilistic big hit combination and the normal big hit One of the effect symbols (normal symbols) to be combined is stopped and displayed as a final effect symbol (final stop display). Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the confirmed effect symbol that becomes the normal jackpot combination after re-changing the temporarily stopped effect symbol It is only necessary to perform a re-lottery selection effect for deriving and displaying. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, after the re-variation of the temporarily stopped display effect symbol, the definite effect that becomes the probable big hit combination A re-lottery winning effect that stops and displays a symbol may be executed, or a re-lottery winning effect may be executed.

  After a definitive performance symbol that is normally a big hit combination (non-probability variable big hit combination) is derived and displayed, at the start of the big hit gaming state or during the execution of a round in the big hit gaming state, one of the rounds ends in the big hit gaming state Probability of whether or not to control to the probabilistic state in the period from the start of the next round to the start of the next round, the period from the end of the last round in the jackpot game state to the start of the next variable display game, etc. A promotion effect during the big hit may be executed as a notification effect. A notification effect similar to the jackpot promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot gaming state. The jackpot promotion effect that is executed after the last round in the jackpot game state is particularly called “ending promotion effect”.

  In the jackpot promotion effect, there is a jackpot promotion promotion effect that informs that there is a promotion that the game state becomes a probable change state even though the confirmed effect pattern is usually a jackpot combination, and that there is no promotion that becomes a probable change state There is a promotion promotion failure during the jackpot to be notified. For example, in the jackpot promotion effect, the effect symbol is variably displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5, and either the normal symbol or the probability variation symbol is stopped and displayed as the effect display result, or the effect symbol variation display is performed. May be notified so that the player can recognize the presence or absence of promotion to be in a certain change state by displaying different effect images.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, the process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes a game control timer interrupt process. When the game control timer interrupt process is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count through the switch circuit 110. The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the switch 23 is determined. Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result. Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer arranged outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output.

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of game random numbers such as random number values MR1 to MR4 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed. Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing. In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display are displayed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the device 4B, setting of opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed. The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED, etc.) on the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, so that the variable display of the normal symbol and the movable in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B are possible. Enables setting of the tilting movement of the blade.

  After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing a command control process. As an example of these, in the command control process, the output port included in the I / O 105 corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the control board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. Then, by turning it off, etc., it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  In the special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning process. After executing the start winning process, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes corresponding to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit.

  In the start winning process, it is determined whether or not there is a first start prize or a second start prize by the first start port switch 22A or the second start port switch 22B. Random number value MR1, jackpot type determination random value MR2 and fluctuation pattern determination random value MR3 are extracted, and in the case of the first starting prize, the highest number of empty entries in the first special figure reservation storage unit In the case of the second start winning prize, it is stored at the top of the empty entry in the second special figure reservation storage unit.

  In the special symbol normal process, the first special symbol indicator 4A and the second special symbol indicator 4B are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol storage unit and the second special symbol storage unit. It is determined whether or not to start the special game. In the special symbol normal process, whether the variation display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, Make a decision (predetermined) before being displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the special symbol variation display result in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (big hit symbol or the like in the special symbol game by the first special symbol indicator 4A or the second special symbol indicator 4B). Any one of the off symbols) is set.

  In the variation pattern setting process, a variation pattern is selected from a plurality of variations using numerical data indicating a variation pattern determination random value MR3 based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variation display result is “big hit”. The process to decide on is included.

  By the special symbol normal process and the variation pattern setting process, the variation pattern including the variation display time of the confirmed special symbol, the special symbol, and the effect symbol, which becomes the variation display result of the special symbol, is determined. That is, the special symbol normal process and the variation pattern setting process use the special symbol and the effect symbol by using the random value MR1 for determining the special diagram display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. The process which determines the fluctuation | variation display mode of is included.

  In the special symbol variation process, the first special symbol display unit 4A and the second special symbol display unit 4B perform a setting process for varying the special symbol, and the elapsed time after the special symbol starts variation. Processing to measure is included. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display unit 4A or the second special symbol display unit 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and the definite special symbol which is the variation display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived). ) Includes a process for performing setting. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is on.

  In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display unit 4A or the second special symbol display unit 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol that is the variation display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived). The process to set for is included.

  The process for pre-opening the big hit includes processing to start the round in the big win gaming state and set the big winning opening to the open state based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit”, etc. It is. In the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is determined based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. A process for determining whether or not it is time to return from the open state to the closed state is included. In the jackpot end process, there is a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for informing the end of the jackpot gaming state is executed by the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect LED 9, and the like. This includes a process of waiting until it elapses, and a process of performing various settings (setting of a probability change flag and a time reduction flag) for starting the probability change control and the time reduction control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state.

  In the big hit ending process, the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit (not shown) is read to identify whether the big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit” or “probable big hit”. . If it is determined that the identified big hit type is not “non-probable variation big hit”, setting for starting the probability variation control (setting of the probability variation flag) is performed. In addition, when the specified big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit”, the setting for starting the time reduction control (in advance corresponding to the setting of the time reduction flag and the upper limit value of the special game that can be executed during the time reduction control). A predetermined count initial value (“100” in the present embodiment) is set in the short-time counter.

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. First, the effect control CPU 120 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining an activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 shifts to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag. When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set (turned on) in the main process, the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag and executes the following process.

  The effect control CPU 120 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs command analysis processing for setting a flag according to the received effect control command. In this command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the command transmitted from the main board 11 stored in the reception command buffer. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM 122. In the command analysis process, which command is the effect control command stored in the buffer area is analyzed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect control process processing. In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 5 is executed.

  Next, an effect random number update process for updating the count value of a counter for generating an effect random number such as a jackpot symbol determination random number is executed, and then the process proceeds to a timer interrupt flag monitoring process.

  Next, a notice effect using the accessory unit 400 and the light guide plate unit 500 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. As described above, the production control board 12 (see FIG. 2) is provided with the serial output circuit 126 that outputs a control signal for controlling the accessory unit 400 and the light guide plate unit 500 as a serial signal. . Based on the control signal output from the serial output circuit 126, the accessory unit 400 and the light guide plate unit 500 are controlled. In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12 controls the accessory unit 400 and the light guide plate unit 500.

  Further, the accessory unit 400 is provided with an accessory member 401 used for a notice effect, an elevating motor 402 for raising and lowering the accessory member 401, and a rotation motor 403 for rotating the accessory member 401. Yes. Furthermore, the light guide plate unit 500 is provided with a light guide plate used for the notice effect and a light guide plate LED 501 for causing the light guide plate to emit light (see FIG. 2).

  As shown in FIG. 8, the accessory unit 400 is provided on the back (back) side of the game board 2. Near the center of the game board 2, an opening 2 a in which the effect display device 5 is disposed is formed. The accessory unit 400 is provided above the effect display device 5. In addition, the accessory member 401 which the accessory unit 400 has rises, and the lowering position (refer FIG. 8 (A) and FIG. 9 (A)) concealed on the back side of the game board 2, and lowers the game board. It can be moved up and down (moved) between the lowered positions (see FIG. 8B, FIG. 8C and FIG. 9B) exposed in a visible manner through the two openings 2a.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the accessory unit 400 is provided at a fixed portion 404 fixed to the game board 2 (main body side), a rod member 407 suspended from the fixed portion 404, and a lower end of the rod member 407. The movable member 406 and the accessory member 401 rotatably provided on the front side of the movable member 406 are included.

  In addition, the fixed portion 404 is provided with an elevating motor 402 for driving the accessory member 401 (the movable member 406 and the bar member 407) up and down. Further, the movable member 406 is provided with a rotation motor 403 for rotating the accessory member 401. Note that the accessory member 401 is a member having a circular shape when viewed from the front and having a star-shaped pattern drawn thereon. In this embodiment, when the notice effect is executed, the accessory member 401 is lowered by driving the elevating motor 402, and the accessory member 401 is rotated by driving the rotary motor 403. .

  As shown in FIG. 9, the fixing unit 404 is provided with a lifting motor substrate 412 on which various circuits for driving the lifting motor 402 are mounted. Further, the fixed portion 404 is provided with a first accessory substrate 410 on which various circuits for transmitting a control signal for driving the rotary motor 403 are mounted. The movable member 406 is provided with a second accessory substrate 411 on which various circuits are mounted to drive the rotary motor 403.

  The first accessory substrate 410 and the second accessory substrate 411 are connected by a flat cable 405 (wire harness). As will be described later, the flat cable 405 supplies power to the rotary motor 403 in addition to the wiring that serves as a signal path for transmitting a control signal and a clock signal, which are serial signals, to the second accessory substrate 411. A power supply line (VDD) is provided.

  The flat cable 405 is a member that is bent and stretched when the movable member 406 is moved up and down, and the movable member 406 (the accessory member 401) is in either the raised position or the lowered position. The control signal output from the effect control board 12 can be transmitted from the first accessory board 410 to the second accessory board 411 (see FIG. 3).

  Further, the light guide plate unit 500 is provided so as to cover the opening 2a in which the effect display device 5 in the game board 2 is disposed. The light guide plate unit 500 includes a light guide plate that has a light-transmitting property capable of transmitting light and can display an image by emitting light incident inside from an end surface to the front surface by a reflecting portion. The effect display device 5 is visible through the light guide plate. In addition, the light guide plate unit 500 includes a light guide plate LED 501 provided so that light can enter the inside from the end face of the light guide plate. In addition, the light guide plate unit 500 is provided with a light guide plate substrate 510 (see FIG. 4) on which various circuits are mounted in order to turn on the light guide plate LED 501. When the light guide plate LED 501 is turned on, an image of a star-shaped pattern formed by the reflection portion of the light guide plate is displayed.

  In this embodiment, a conventionally known light guide plate is used. For example, the reflection part is formed in an uneven state (rough surface) in which a cross-sectional view in the traveling direction of light guided through the light guide plate has a substantially triangular wave shape with a constant pitch. Specifically, it is configured by a molding method in which an uneven portion is provided on the back surface of the light guide plate by a stamper or injection. The reflective part is configured by a silk printing method in which reflective dots are printed with white ink on an acrylic plate, an adhesive dot method in which an acrylic plate and a reflective plate are attached with a dot-like adhesive, or a groove processing method. May be.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the reflection portion on the back surface of the light guide plate is an uneven portion having a substantially triangular wave shape in cross section in the light traveling direction, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the cross section of these reflection portions It can be variously modified as long as it forms a reflective surface that can reflect light toward the front surface, such as a substantially semicircular shape. As shown in FIG. 8C, the image displayed by these reflecting portions is represented as an image of a pattern (star shape) surrounded by a dotted line, but actually it is not a dotted line but a fine dot. A pattern (star-shaped) image is formed by a collection of the like.

  In the present embodiment, a picture is illustrated as an image displayed by the light guide plate, but other images including decorations such as characters, symbols, or patterns may be displayed.

  In this embodiment, two types of notice effects, namely notice effect A and notice effect B, can be executed. As shown in FIG. 8A, when the notice effect is not executed during the change display of the effect symbol, the accessory member 401 does not descend. As shown in FIG. 8B, when the notice effect A is executed during the change display of the effect symbol, the effect member 401 moves down and rotates. As shown in FIG. 8C, when the notice effect B is executed during the change display of the effect symbol, the accessory member 401 descends and rotates, and the light guide plate LED 501 is lit and the image of the light guide plate is displayed. Is displayed.

  The presence / absence of execution of the notice effect or the type of the notice effect is determined using the notice effect type determination table when the change display of the effect symbol is started. In this embodiment, when a big hit is made in the variable display, the notice effect type is determined so that the notice effect is more easily executed and the notice effect B is easier to be executed than when the super reach is lost or the normal reach is lost. A judgment value for the table is assigned. In addition, when the super reach is out of order, the determination value of the notice effect type determination table is assigned so that the notice effect A is easily executed. When the normal reach is off, the determination value of the notice effect type determination table is assigned so that no notice effect is more easily determined than when the big hit or super reach is lost.

  By setting in this way, the big hit expectation is higher when the notice effect is executed than when the notice effect is not executed. Further, in the notice effect, the expectation degree of jackpot is higher when the notice effect B is executed than when the notice effect A is executed. In addition, the big hit expectation degree (reliability) of each notice effect is the probability that each notice effect is executed and becomes “hit”, the probability that each notice effect is executed and becomes “hit” and each notice effect is executed. It is a numerical value divided by the sum of the probabilities of being “out of”.

  Next, a circuit configuration for controlling the accessory unit 400 and the light guide plate unit 500 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. The effect control CPU 120 outputs a control signal for controlling the accessory unit 400 and the light guide plate unit 500 based on the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The control signal output by the effect control CPU 120 is a parallel signal (parallel data), and the serial output circuit 126 mounted on the effect control board 12 converts the control signal into a serial signal (serial data). Convert and output. The serial output circuit 126 outputs a control signal (DATA) converted into serial data and also outputs a clock signal (CLK).

  As will be described later, the control signal (serial data) output from the effect control board 12 includes a drive control signal for controlling the driving of the lifting motor 402 and the rotary motor 403 of the accessory unit 400, and the guide of the light guide plate unit 500. A light emission control signal for controlling the light emission of the light plate LED 501 and a power supply control signal for controlling the power control IC 424 and the power control IC 503 are included.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the control signal and the clock signal output from the serial output circuit 126 of the effect control board 12 are the second signal to which the rotary motor 403 is connected via the first accessory board 410 and the flat cable 405. Input to the accessory substrate 411.

  In addition to the wiring serving as a signal path for transmitting the control signal and the clock signal to the second accessory substrate 411, the first accessory substrate 410 has a power supply line for supplying electric power to the rotary motor 403. (VDD) is provided. Further, the first accessory substrate 410 is equipped with a first serial-parallel conversion IC 421 and a power control IC 424 for controlling the power supplied to the rotary motor 403.

  The power supply line is connected to a power supply board (not shown) mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. This power supply board creates various power supply voltages such as DC30V, DC21V, DC12V, and DC5V, and is provided in each electric component control board (main board 11 and effect control board 12 and the like) and the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Electric power is supplied to each of the electric components (components that operate when electric power is supplied). In this embodiment, DC 12V power is supplied from the power supply board to the power control IC 424 of the first accessory board 410 via the power supply line.

  In addition to the wiring serving as a signal path for transmitting the drive control signal to the rotary motor 403 side, the power supply line (VDD) extended from the first accessory substrate 410 is provided on the second accessory substrate 411. Is provided. Further, a second serial-parallel conversion IC 422 and a drive control IC 423 that controls driving of the rotary motor 403 are mounted on the second accessory substrate 411.

  In the first accessory board 410, wiring for transmitting a control signal and a clock signal to the second accessory board 411 is branched, and the first serial-parallel conversion IC 421 also has a control signal (serial data). ) And a clock signal are input. That is, the first serial-parallel conversion IC 421 and the second serial-parallel conversion IC 422 are connected in parallel. As described above, the common control signal (serial data) and the clock signal are input to the first serial-parallel conversion IC 421 and the second serial-parallel conversion IC 422.

  Further, the first serial-parallel conversion IC 421 of the first accessory substrate 410 converts the input serial control signal (serial data) into a parallel control signal (parallel data) and outputs it. The first serial-parallel conversion IC 421 is connected to the power control IC 424, and the power supply control signal included in the parallel control signal (parallel data) converted by the first serial-parallel conversion IC 421 is the power Input to the control IC 424. Based on this power supply control signal, the power control IC 424 controls the power supplied to the rotary motor 403. In this embodiment, when operating the rotary motor 403, the power control IC 424 supplies power to the rotary motor 403, and when not operating the rotary motor 403, the power control IC 424 performs control not to supply power to the rotary motor 403. It has become.

  In this embodiment, the power control IC 424 outputs (supplies) power from the output terminal (OUT) side only when a high voltage (High level) higher than a predetermined value is input to the input terminal (IN) side. Power switches, so-called high side switches are used. The input terminal of the power control IC 424 is connected to the first serial-parallel conversion IC 421, and the output terminal of the power control IC 424 is connected to the rotary motor 403. That is, the power control IC 424 supplies power to the rotary motor 403 only when a power supply control signal is transmitted from the effect control board 12. Thus, the power supply control when the rotary motor 403 is driven and the power stop control when the rotary motor 403 is not driven can be performed with a simple configuration using the control signal.

  Also, the second serial-parallel conversion IC 422 of the second accessory substrate 411 converts the input serial control signal (serial data) into a parallel control signal (parallel data) and outputs it. Each wiring for outputting the parallel data converted by the second serial-parallel conversion IC 422 is connected to the drive control IC 423. That is, when a control signal (parallel data) is input from the effect control board 12 (first accessory board 419) to the second serial-parallel conversion IC 422, it is converted into a serial control signal (serial data). Are input to the drive control IC 423. The drive control IC 423 drives the rotary motor 403 based on the input control signal (parallel data).

  The first serial-parallel conversion IC 421 and the second serial-parallel conversion IC 422 may be integrated circuits having the same configuration.

  Further, as the rotary motor 403, a well-known four-phase stepping motor including four excitation coils to which driving pulse signals are individually input is used, and the drive control IC 423 has one for each phase excitation coil. Rotating by supplying individual drive pulse signals based on parallel data (drive control signals) based on serial data input from the production control board 12 so as to be phase excitation drive or 1-2 phase excitation drive The motor 403 can be rotated or stopped in accordance with an instruction from the effect control board 12.

  Note that the first serial-parallel conversion IC 421 and the second serial-parallel conversion IC 422 in the present embodiment are the control signals input last time until a new control signal (serial data) is input from the effect control board 12. This is a signal repetition circuit that repeatedly outputs a control signal (parallel data) converted based on (serial data). By using an integrated circuit having such a specification, it is not necessary to repeatedly output a control signal when maintaining control of the rotary motor 403, so that software executed by the effect control CPU 120 can be simplified.

  Further, by using an IC (integrated circuit) having such a specification, a part of the wiring constituting the signal path from the effect control board 12 to the second serial-parallel conversion IC 422 cannot transmit the control signal. In this case, the second serial-parallel conversion IC 422 may repeatedly output the control signal.

  For example, in this embodiment, the flat cable 405 that connects the first accessory substrate 410 and the second accessory substrate 411 is a member that is bent and extended when the movable member 406 is moved up and down ( 9), part of the wiring of the flat cable 405 (the part transmitting the control signal (DATA) or the clock signal (CLK)) may be disconnected (broken) due to long-term use. Even in such a case, the power control IC 424 for controlling the power supplied to the rotary motor 403 is provided on the side closer to the effect control board 12 than the flat cable 405, so that the flat cable 405 is disconnected. The power can be controlled without being affected.

  The production control board 12 (production control CPU 120) can separately output a drive control signal for controlling the drive of the rotary motor 403 and a power supply signal for controlling the supply of power to the rotary motor 403. When stopping the driving of the rotary motor 403, it is only necessary not to output the power supply signal. Even if the second serial-parallel conversion IC 422 may continue to output the drive control signal repeatedly due to the above-described problems. When the production control board 12 stops outputting the power supply signal, the rotation motor 403 does not continue to be driven, so that the rotation motor 403 can be prevented from being overheated.

  Note that if the power supply line portion of the flat cable 405 is disconnected (broken), power is not supplied to the rotary motor 403 in the first place, and therefore the rotary motor 403 may continue to drive. There is no.

  In this embodiment, integrated circuits that are widely used as the first serial-parallel conversion IC 421 and the second serial-parallel conversion IC 422 are used. Further, a high-side switch that is widely used as the power control IC 424 is used. By using a general-purpose product in this way, a means for controlling the power supplied to the rotary motor 403 can be constructed at a low cost.

  In this embodiment, the flat cable 405 is used as a wiring cable for connecting the first accessory substrate 410 and the second accessory substrate 411. However, the present invention is not limited to this. A wiring cable composed of a flexible printed circuit board (FPC) may be used, or another wiring cable may be used. In such a wiring cable, a portion of the wiring (a portion transmitting the control signal (DATA) or the clock signal (CLK)) may be buckled and disconnected due to repeated bending and stretching. Even in such a case, the power control IC 424 can stop the supply of electric power to the rotary motor 403, and thus can prevent the rotary motor 403 from being overheated.

  In this embodiment, the flat cable 405 is connected to the first accessory substrate 410 and the second accessory substrate 411 via a predetermined connector. And a part of the connection part of a connector may remove | deviate or an electrical connection may become weak. Even in such a case, the power control IC 424 can stop the supply of electric power to the rotary motor 403, and thus can prevent the rotary motor 403 from being overheated.

  Further, since the second accessory substrate 411 includes the second serial-parallel conversion IC 422, the number of signal lines included in the signal path can be reduced. That is, the flat cable 405 can be a thin wiring cable, and the moving up and down operation of the movable member 406 is not hindered.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the control signal and the clock signal output from the serial output circuit 126 of the effect control board 12 are also input to the lift motor board 412. The lift motor substrate 412 is also equipped with a serial-parallel conversion IC (not shown), and the drive control signal (serial data) output from the serial output circuit 126 is converted by the serial-parallel conversion IC. The driven control signal (parallel data) is input to a drive control IC (not shown). The lift control motor 402 is driven based on the drive control signal to which the drive control IC is input.

  It should be noted that a power control IC (not shown) may also be mounted on the lift motor board 412, and when there is no input of a drive control signal for controlling the lift motor 402 from the effect control board 12 side, The power control IC may be configured to stop the supply of power to the lifting motor 402.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the control signal and the clock signal output from the serial output circuit 126 of the effect control board 12 are also input to the light guide plate substrate 510 on which the light guide plate LED 501 is mounted. The light guide plate substrate 510 is equipped with a serial-parallel conversion IC 502 that converts a light emission control signal (serial data) input from the serial output circuit 126 into a parallel data signal. In this embodiment, the light guide plate substrate 510 on which three light guide plate LEDs 501 are mounted is illustrated as an example. However, three or more light guide plate LEDs 501 may be mounted. And each wiring which transmits a light emission control signal with respect to each light-guide plate LED501 is connected to each connection terminal of serial-parallel conversion IC502.

  The light emission control signal (serial data) input from the serial output circuit 126 of the effect control board 12 is converted into parallel data by the serial-parallel conversion IC 502. Based on the converted light emission control signal (parallel data), the voltage of each connection terminal connected to each light guide plate LED 501 is changed to a low voltage (Low level) or a high voltage (High level). The light guide plate LED 501 is controlled to be turned on or off. The state where the voltage in the present embodiment is a low voltage (Low level) indicates a state where the voltage is at least lower than a high voltage (High level), and includes a state where the voltage is 0V.

  In addition, the light guide plate substrate 510 is provided with a power supply line (VDD) for supplying power to the light guide plate LED 501 in addition to wiring serving as a signal path connected to the light guide plate LED 501. Furthermore, a power control IC 503 for controlling the power supplied to the light guide plate LED 501 is mounted on the light guide plate substrate 510. The power supply line (VDD) is connected to a power supply board (not shown) mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. In this embodiment, DC 5V power is supplied from the power supply substrate to the light guide plate substrate 510 via the power supply line.

  A specific connection terminal of the serial-parallel conversion IC 502 is connected to the power control IC 503, and is based on a power supply control signal (parallel data) included in a parallel control signal converted by the serial-parallel conversion IC 502. The power control IC 503 controls the power supplied to the light guide plate LED 501 by changing the voltage of a specific connection terminal connected to the power control IC 503 to a low voltage (Low level) or a high voltage (High level). .

  In this embodiment, when the light guide plate LED 501 is turned on, the power control IC 503 supplies power to the light guide plate LED 501, and when the light guide plate LED 501 is not turned on, the power control IC 503 performs control not to supply power to the light guide plate LED 501. It has become.

  In this embodiment, the power control IC 503 outputs (supplies) power from the output terminal (OUT) side only when a high voltage (High level) higher than a predetermined value is input to the input terminal (IN) side. Power switches, so-called high side switches are used. The input terminal of the power control IC 503 is connected to a specific connection terminal of the serial-parallel conversion IC 502, and the output terminal of the power control IC 503 is branched into three and connected to each light guide plate LED 501. That is, the power control IC 503 supplies power to each light guide plate LED 501 only when a power supply control signal is transmitted from the effect control board 12. Thus, the power supply control when each light guide plate LED 501 is turned on and the power stop control when each light guide plate LED 501 is not turned on can be performed with a simple configuration using a control signal.

  Specific circuit configurations of the power control IC 503 and the serial-parallel conversion IC 502 will be described. As shown in FIG. 5, a switch circuit (transistor circuit) connected to the power supply line (VDD) is provided inside the power control IC 503. This switch circuit is a switch circuit controlled by a voltage on the input terminal (IN) side. When a high voltage (High level) higher than a predetermined value is input to the input terminal (IN) side, the switch circuit is turned on, and power is supplied from the power supply line (VDD) to the light guide plate LED 501. . When the input terminal (IN) side becomes a low voltage (Low level), the switch circuit is turned off, and the supply of power to the light guide plate LED 501 is stopped.

  An internal pull-down resistor circuit is provided inside the power control IC 503, and is connected to a ground (GND) side terminal via the internal pull-down resistor circuit. By providing this internal pull-down resistor circuit, the switch circuit is prevented from being accidentally turned on even when there is an input of power whose voltage level does not reach a predetermined value on the input terminal (IN) side. Furthermore, a power supply line (VCC) for supplying auxiliary power to the wiring between the input terminal (IN) of the power control IC 503 and a specific connection terminal of the serial-parallel conversion IC 502 via a resistor circuit. Is connected. Further, although other circuit configurations are included in the power control IC 503, description of the other circuit configurations is omitted.

  Note that the serial-parallel conversion IC 502 in this embodiment is an integrated circuit having a plurality of transistor circuits therein. Further, each transistor circuit in the serial-parallel conversion IC 502 is arranged corresponding to each connection terminal.

  In this embodiment, when the light guide plate LED 501 is turned on, in the serial-parallel conversion IC 502, the transistor circuit corresponding to the connection terminal connected to the light guide plate LED 501 is turned on and connected to the ground (GND) side. Is set to a low voltage (Low level). At this time, in the serial-parallel conversion IC 502, the transistor circuit corresponding to the specific connection terminal connected to the power control IC 503 is turned off, and the voltage level of the specific connection terminal becomes a high voltage (High level). Then, the switch circuit of the power control IC 503 is turned on, power is supplied from the power supply line (VDD) to the light guide plate LED 501, and the light guide plate LED 501 is turned on.

  When turning off the light guide plate LED 501, in the serial-parallel conversion IC 502, the transistor circuit corresponding to the connection terminal connected to the light guide plate LED 501 is turned off, and the specific connection terminal connected to the power control IC 503 is turned on. The corresponding transistor circuit is turned on and connected to the ground (GND) side, and the voltage level of the specific connection terminal is set to a low voltage (Low level). Then, the switch circuit of the power control IC 503 is turned off, the supply of power to the light guide plate LED 501 is stopped, and the light guide plate LED 501 is turned off.

  As described above, when the light guide plate LED 501 is not turned on, unnecessary operating power is not supplied to the light guide plate LED 501, and the light guide plate LED 501 does not emit light. Therefore, the light guide plate LED 501 flickers due to noise or the like. It is possible to reduce the occurrence of such a problem.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8C, in the notice effect B suggesting the big hit expectation, the light guide plate LED 501 is turned on and an effect of displaying the image of the light guide plate is performed. Therefore, if the light guide plate LED 501 flashes due to noise or the like, the player may misunderstand the content of the notice effect. However, in the present invention, when the light guide plate LED 501 is not turned on, unnecessary operating power is not supplied to the light guide plate LED 501, and the light guide plate LED 501 does not emit light. The player does not mistake the content of the notice effect, or the effect of the notice effect when the notice effect B is executed is not diminished.

  Note that the serial-parallel conversion IC 502 used in this embodiment has a short mode in which the voltage level (output mode) of all connection terminals becomes a low voltage (Low level) when trouble such as a failure occurs, or , Failure occurs in any mode of the open mode in which the voltage level (output mode) of all the connection terminals is a high voltage (High level). In the present embodiment, since a plurality of transistor circuits having the same configuration are provided in one packaged serial-parallel conversion IC 502, when static electricity is discharged to the serial-parallel conversion IC 502, Since there is a high possibility that the transistor circuit fails in the same mode, it is considered that the transistor circuit fails in either the short mode or the open mode.

  As shown in FIG. 6, when the serial-parallel conversion IC 502 fails in the short mode, each transistor circuit corresponding to each connection terminal is short-circuited to the ground (GND) side, and the voltage levels of all the connection terminals are low. It becomes a voltage (Low level). At this time, in the serial-parallel conversion IC 502, the voltage level of a specific connection terminal connected to the power control IC 503 becomes a low voltage (Low level). The supply of power to the light plate LED 501 is stopped. Therefore, erroneous lighting of the light guide plate LED 501 can be prevented.

  As shown in FIG. 7, when the serial-parallel conversion IC 502 fails in the open mode, each transistor circuit corresponding to each connection terminal is in an open state. At this time, the voltage level of the connection terminal connected to the light guide plate LED 501 becomes a high voltage (High level), and the voltage level of a specific connection terminal connected to the power control IC 503 becomes a high voltage (High level). . Further, when the voltage level of a specific connection terminal connected to the power control IC 503 becomes a high voltage (High level), the switch circuit of the power control IC 503 is turned on, and the light guide plate from the power supply line (VDD). Although power is supplied to the LED 501, in the light guide plate LED 501, the voltage level is the same on the anode (positive electrode) side connected to the power control IC 503 and the cathode (negative electrode) side connected to the serial-parallel conversion IC 502. The current does not flow through the light guide plate LED 501. Therefore, erroneous lighting of the light guide plate LED 501 can be prevented.

  In this embodiment, each transistor circuit in the serial-parallel conversion IC 502 and the switch circuit (transistor circuit) in the power control IC 503 shown in FIGS. 5 to 7 are illustrated as bipolar transistors. The transistor circuits in the serial-parallel conversion IC 502 and the switch circuits in the power control IC 503 may be configured by other transistor circuits (elements) such as a field effect transistor (FET). .

  In this embodiment, the effect using the accessory unit 400 and the light guide plate unit 500 is executed in the notice effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the reach effect or round during the variable display is performed. An effect using the accessory unit 400 or the light guide plate unit 500 may be executed during the game or during the execution of other effects.

  In this embodiment, the first serial-parallel conversion IC 421 and the power control IC 424 are mounted on the first accessory substrate 410, and the first serial-parallel conversion IC 421 outputs a power supply control signal to the power control IC 424 side. Thus, the electric power supplied to the rotary motor 403 is controlled, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the relay board is provided between the effect control board 12 and the accessory unit 400. When the serial-parallel conversion IC is mounted on the relay board and some of the connection terminals of the serial-parallel conversion IC of the relay board are vacant, the connection terminal is used, The power control IC may be controlled.

  In this embodiment, the flat cable 405 as a wiring cable for connecting the first accessory board 410 and the second accessory board 411 transmits a control signal and a clock signal to the second accessory board 411. Although the power supply line (VDD) for supplying power to the rotary motor 403 is provided in addition to the wiring serving as the signal path, the present invention is not limited to this, and the power supply line ( VDD) may be provided in a connection cable different from the flat cable 405. That is, the trouble that occurs when a part of the flat cable 405 is disconnected may be at least a problem that occurs when the wiring that transmits the control signal is disconnected. In the present invention, the wiring that transmits the control signal is disconnected. Can prevent problems caused by

  In this embodiment, one rotation motor 403 is connected to the second accessory substrate 411, and one drive control IC 423 is mounted on the second accessory substrate 411. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of rotation motors 403 are connected to the second accessory substrate 411 and a plurality of drive control ICs 423 are mounted on the second accessory substrate 411. It may be what is being done. Even when a plurality of rotary motors 403 are mounted in this way, it is not necessary to thicken the flat cable 405 (increase the number of signal lines in the flat cable 405) by transmitting the control signal as serial data.

  In the present embodiment, since the second accessory substrate 411 is provided on the movable member 406, the flat cable 405 is bent and stretched. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second accessory substrate 411 is provided at a portion where it cannot move, and the flat cable 405 is illustrated. May be fixedly provided without being bent and stretched, and even in such a case, the flat cable 405 may be brazed due to aging of the flat cable 405 or illegal acts of the player. As a result, a part of the wiring may be broken to cause a malfunction. Even in such a case, the wiring for transmitting the control signal is not used in the present invention. It is possible to prevent the problems caused by line.

  In the present embodiment, a flat cable 405 is provided in the accessory unit 400 provided in the game board 2 so as to prevent problems caused by disconnection of a part of the flat cable 405. This invention is not limited to this, For example, the flat cable is provided in other production apparatuses, such as the production display apparatus 5, and the malfunction which arises when a part of this flat cable is disconnected is prevented. It may be a thing.

  In this embodiment, the light guide plate LED 501 of the light guide plate unit 500 provided in the game board 2 can reduce the occurrence of problems of the light guide plate LED 501 due to noise or the like. The present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention may be applied to a configuration that controls the LED provided in the game effect LED 9 and other effects devices. It is possible to reduce the occurrence of LED defects due to it.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the accessory substrate 430 in Modification 1 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 10, the control signal and the clock signal output from the serial output circuit 126 of the effect control board 12 are input to the accessory board 430.

  In the first modification, a first serial-parallel conversion IC 431 and a second serial-parallel conversion IC 432 are mounted on one accessory board 430. In addition, a drive control IC 433 for controlling the drive of the rotary motor 403 is mounted on the accessory board 430. Further, the accessory board 430 is provided with a power supply line (VDD) for supplying power to the rotary motor 403 in addition to the wiring serving as a signal path for transmitting the control signal and the clock signal. A power control IC 434 that controls the power supplied to the rotary motor 403 is mounted.

  The rotary motor 403 is connected to the drive control IC 433 and the power control IC 434 of the accessory board 430 via the flat cable 434. The flat cable 434 is provided with a power supply line (VDD) for supplying power to the rotary motor 403 in addition to wiring for transmitting an operation control signal, which is a parallel signal, to the rotary motor 403. Although not particularly illustrated, the rotary motor 403 is provided on a movable member that is movable, and the flat cable 434 is a member that is bent and extended in accordance with the movement of the movable member.

  Furthermore, as the power control IC 434, a power switch that outputs (supplies) power from the output terminal (OUT) only when a high voltage (High level) higher than a predetermined value is input to the input terminal (IN). A so-called high side switch is used. The input terminal of the power control IC 434 is connected to the first serial-parallel conversion IC 431, and the output terminal of the power control IC 434 is connected to the rotary motor 403. That is, the power control IC 434 supplies power to the rotary motor 403 only when a power supply control signal is transmitted from the effect control board 12. Thus, the power supply control when the rotary motor 403 is driven and the power stop control when the rotary motor 403 is not driven can be performed with a simple configuration using the control signal.

  In the accessory board 430, the first serial-parallel conversion IC 431 and the second serial-parallel conversion IC 432 constituting the signal path are cascade-connected (in series connection).

  Further, a control signal (serial data) and a clock signal input from the serial output circuit 126 of the effect control board 12 to the accessory board 430 are first input to the first serial-parallel conversion IC 431. In the first serial-parallel conversion IC 431, the drive control signal and the clock signal included in the control signal (serial data) input from the serial output circuit 126 of the effect control board 12 are parallel drive control signals (parallel). The data is not converted into (data), but is output as serial data to the second serial-parallel conversion IC 432 via a predetermined connection terminal.

  On the other hand, the first serial-parallel conversion IC 431 converts the power supply control signal (serial data) input from the serial output circuit 126 of the effect control board 12 into a parallel power supply control signal (parallel data). The power is output from a specific connection terminal connected to the power control IC 434. The power supply control signal is input to the power control IC 434. Based on this power supply control signal, the power control IC 434 controls the power supplied to the rotary motor 403. When the rotary motor 403 is operated, the power control IC 434 supplies power to the rotary motor 403, and when the rotary motor 403 is not operated, the power control IC 434 performs control to supply no power to the rotary motor 403. Yes.

  Further, the second serial-parallel conversion IC 432 converts the serial system drive control signal (serial data) input from the first serial-parallel conversion IC 431 into a parallel system drive control signal (parallel data), and then drives the drive control IC 433. Output to. The drive motor IC 433 drives the rotary motor 403 based on the input drive control signal (parallel data).

  The first serial-parallel conversion IC 431 and the second serial-parallel conversion IC 432 are repeatedly based on the control signal (serial data) input last time until a new control signal (serial data) is input. It is a signal repetition circuit that outputs a signal. By using an integrated circuit having such a specification, it is not necessary to repeatedly output a control signal when maintaining control of the rotary motor 403, so that software executed by the effect control CPU 120 can be simplified.

  Further, the flat cable 434 connecting the rotary motor 403 and the accessory substrate 430 is a member that is bent and stretched, and part of the wiring of the flat cable 434 is broken (broken) due to long-term use. There is a case. Even in such a case, the power control IC 434 can control the power and stop the power supply to the rotary motor 403.

  In the first modification, the first serial-parallel conversion IC 431 and the second serial-parallel conversion IC 432 constituting the signal path are cascade-connected (in series connection), so that the control signal and the clock signal are transmitted. Since it is not necessary to branch the wiring, noise or the like is not generated in the wiring for transmitting the control signal and the clock signal. Furthermore, since the first serial-parallel conversion IC 431 and the second serial-parallel conversion IC 432 are mounted on one accessory board 430, generation of noise and the like can be reduced.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the first light emitting substrate 521 and the second light emitting substrate 522 in Modification 2 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 11, the control signal and the clock signal output from the serial output circuit 126 of the effect control board 12 are input to the first light emitting board 521, and the second light is output via the first light emitting board 521. The light is input to the light emitting substrate 522.

  In the second modification, the first light emitting substrate 521 and the second light emitting substrate 522 are connected via a flat cable 523. The flat cable 523 is provided with a power supply line (VDD) for supplying power to the LED 520 in addition to wiring for transmitting a control signal and a clock signal, which are serial signals, to the second light emitting substrate 522. ing. Although not particularly illustrated, the first light emitting substrate 521 is provided in a fixed portion (not shown) fixed to the game board 2 (main body side), and the second light emitting substrate 522 is a movable member (not shown). Abbreviation). The flat cable 523 is a member that connects the fixed portion and the movable member, and is a member that is bent and extended according to the movement of the movable member. This movable member is provided with a large number of LEDs 520 used for production.

  Further, the first light emitting substrate 521 has a power supply line (VDD) for supplying power to the LED 520 in addition to a wiring serving as a signal path for transmitting a control signal and a clock signal to the second light emitting substrate 522. Is provided. Further, the first light emitting substrate 521 is mounted with a first serial-parallel conversion IC 524 and a power control IC 526 for controlling the power supplied to the LED 520. The power supply line is connected to a power supply board (not shown) mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Further, as the power control IC 526, a power switch that outputs (supplies) power from the output terminal (OUT) only when a high voltage (High level) higher than a predetermined value is input to the input terminal (IN). A so-called high side switch is used. The input terminal of the power control IC 526 is connected to the first serial-parallel conversion IC 524, and the output terminal of the power control IC 526 is connected to the LED 520. That is, the power control IC 526 supplies power to the LED 520 only when a power supply control signal is transmitted from the effect control board 12. Thus, the power supply control when the LED 520 is turned on and the power stop control when the LED 520 is not turned on can be performed with a simple configuration using a control signal.

  The second light emitting substrate 522 is provided with a power supply line (VDD) extending from the first light emitting substrate 521 in addition to the wiring that becomes a signal path for transmitting the light emission control signal to the LED 520 side. Yes. Further, a second serial-parallel conversion IC 525 and an LED 520 are mounted on the second light emitting substrate 522. In the second modification, three LEDs 520 are mounted as an example. Each wiring for transmitting a light emission control signal to each LED 520 is connected to each connection terminal of the second serial-parallel conversion IC 525.

  It should be noted that the second light emitting substrate 522 is mounted only with the second serial-parallel conversion IC 525 and the LED 520, and it is not necessary to mount other electronic components. Therefore, the second light emitting substrate 522 is reduced in size. The LED 520 can also be provided on a small movable member.

  Further, in the first light emission substrate 521 and the second light emission substrate 522, the first serial-parallel conversion IC 524 and the second serial-parallel conversion IC 525 constituting the signal path are cascade-connected (series connection). .

  Further, the control signal (serial data) and the clock signal input from the serial output circuit 126 of the effect control board 12 to the first light emission board 521 are first input to the first light emission board 521. In the first light emission board 521, the parallel drive control signal (parallel data) is used for the light emission control signal and the clock signal included in the control signal (serial data) input from the serial output circuit 126 of the effect control board 12. The serial data is output to the second serial-parallel conversion IC 525 via a predetermined connection terminal without being converted into ().

  On the other hand, the first serial-parallel conversion IC 524 converts the power supply control signal (serial data) input from the serial output circuit 126 of the effect control board 12 into a parallel power supply control signal (parallel data). The power is output from a specific connection terminal connected to the power control IC 526. This power supply control signal is input to the power control IC 526. Based on this power supply control signal, the power control IC 526 controls the power supplied to each LED 520. When the LED 520 is turned on, the power control IC 526 supplies power to the LED 520, and when the LED 520 is not turned on, the power control IC 526 performs control not to supply power to the LED 520.

  The second serial-parallel conversion IC 525 converts the serial light emission control signal (serial data) input from the first serial-parallel conversion IC 524 into a parallel light emission control signal (parallel data). And lighting of LED520 is controlled based on this light emission control signal (parallel data).

  The first serial-parallel conversion IC 524 and the second serial-parallel conversion IC 525 repeat based on the control signal (serial data) input last time until a new control signal (serial data) is input. It is a signal repetition circuit that outputs a signal. By using an integrated circuit having such a specification, it is not necessary to repeatedly output a control signal when maintaining control of the LED 520, and software executed by the effect control CPU 120 can be simplified.

  Further, the flat cable 523 connecting the first light emitting substrate 521 and the second light emitting substrate 522 is a member that is bent and stretched, and part of the wiring of the flat cable 523 is broken (broken) due to long-term use. ). Even in such a case, the power control IC 526 can control the power to stop the power supply to the LED 520.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the accessory substrate 440 in Modification 3 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 12, the control signal and the clock signal output from the serial output circuit 126 of the effect control board 12 are input to the accessory board 440.

  In the third modification, a first serial-parallel conversion IC 441 and a second serial-parallel conversion IC 442 are mounted on one accessory board 440. In addition, a drive control IC 443 that controls the drive of the rotary motor 403 is mounted on the accessory substrate 440. The accessory board 440 is equipped with a large number of LEDs 530 used for production. Further, the accessory board 440 is provided with a power supply line (VDD) for supplying electric power to the rotary motor 403 and the LED 530 in addition to wiring serving as a signal path for transmitting a control signal and a clock signal. In addition, a power control IC 444 that controls the power supplied to the rotary motor 403 and the LED 530 is mounted.

  Furthermore, as the power control IC 444, a power switch that outputs (supplies) power from the output terminal (OUT) only when a high voltage (High level) higher than a predetermined value is input to the input terminal (IN). A so-called high side switch is used. The input terminal of the power control IC 444 is connected to the first serial-parallel conversion IC 441, and the output terminal of the power control IC 444 is branched and connected to each of the rotary motor 403 and the LED 530. That is, the power control IC 444 supplies power to the rotary motor 403 and the LED 530 only when a power supply control signal is transmitted from the effect control board 12. As described above, the power supply control when the rotation motor 403 and the LED 530 are driven (light emission) and the power stop control when the rotation motor 403 and the LED 530 are not driven (light emission) are simply configured using control signals. Can be performed.

  In the accessory board 440, the first serial-parallel conversion IC 441 and the second serial-parallel conversion IC 442 constituting the signal path are cascade-connected (in series connection).

  In the first serial-parallel conversion IC 441, some connection terminals are used for controlling the lighting of the LEDs 530. In the third modification, each wiring for transmitting a light emission control signal to each LED 530 is connected to each connection terminal of the first serial-parallel conversion IC 441.

  Further, a control signal (serial data) and a clock signal input from the serial output circuit 126 of the effect control board 12 to the accessory board 440 are first input to the first serial-parallel conversion IC 441. In the first serial-parallel conversion IC 441, the drive control signal and the clock signal included in the control signal (serial data) input from the serial output circuit 126 of the effect control board 12 are parallel signals (parallel data). Without being converted to, the serial data is output to the second serial-parallel conversion IC 442 via a predetermined connection terminal.

  On the other hand, the first serial-parallel conversion IC 441 converts the power supply control signal (serial data) input from the serial output circuit 126 of the effect control board 12 into a parallel power supply control signal (parallel data). The power is output from a specific connection terminal connected to the power control IC 444. This power supply control signal is input to the power control IC 444. Based on this power supply control signal, the power control IC 444 controls the power supplied to the rotary motor 403 and the LED 530. When the rotary motor 403 and the LED 530 are operated, the power control IC 444 supplies power to the rotary motor 403, and when the rotary motor 443 and the LED 530 are not operated, the power control IC 444 performs control not to supply power to the rotary motor 403. Like to do.

  Further, the second serial-parallel conversion IC 442 converts the serial type drive control signal (serial data) input from the first serial-parallel conversion IC 441 into a parallel type drive control signal (parallel data), and drives the drive control IC 443. Output to. Then, the drive motor IC 443 drives the rotary motor 403 based on the drive control signal (parallel data) input.

  The first serial-parallel conversion IC 441 converts the serial light emission control signal (serial data) input from the serial output circuit 126 of the effect control board 12 into a parallel light emission control signal (parallel data). The lighting of the LED 530 is controlled based on the light emission control signal (parallel data). That is, based on this light emission control signal (parallel data), the voltage of the connection terminal connected to each LED 530 in the first serial-parallel conversion IC 441 is changed to a low voltage (Low level) or a high voltage (High level). Thus, the lighting of the LED 530 is controlled.

  The first serial-parallel conversion IC 441 and the second serial-parallel conversion IC 442 are repeatedly based on the previously input control signal (serial data) until a new control signal (serial data) is input. It is a signal repetition circuit that outputs a signal. By using the integrated circuit having such specifications, it is not necessary to repeatedly output the control signal when maintaining the control of the rotary motor 403 and maintaining the control of the LED 530, so that the software executed by the effect control CPU 120 is simplified. Can be

  In the third modification, the first serial-parallel conversion IC 441 and the second serial-parallel conversion IC 442 constituting the signal path are cascade-connected (series connection), so that the control signal and the clock signal are transmitted. Since it is not necessary to branch the wiring, noise or the like is not generated in the wiring for transmitting the control signal and the clock signal. Furthermore, since the first serial-parallel conversion IC 441 and the second serial-parallel conversion IC 442 are mounted on one accessory board 440, generation of noise and the like can be reduced.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the accessory substrate 450 in Modification 4 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 13, the control signal and the clock signal output from the serial output circuit 126 of the effect control board 12 are input to the accessory board 450.

  In the fourth modification, one serial-parallel conversion IC 451 is mounted on the accessory board 450. In addition, a drive control IC 453 for controlling the drive of the rotary motor 403 is mounted on the accessory substrate 450. Further, the accessory board 450 is provided with a power supply line (VDD) for supplying power to the rotary motor 403 in addition to the wiring serving as a signal path for transmitting the control signal and the clock signal. A power control IC 454 that controls the power supplied to the rotary motor 403 is mounted.

  Further, the serial-parallel conversion IC 451 converts the input serial control signal (serial data) into a parallel control signal (parallel data) and outputs it to the drive control IC 453. Each wiring to which parallel data converted by the serial-parallel conversion IC 451 is output is connected to the power control IC 454 via the OR gate circuit 425. That is, when the control signal (parallel data) is input from the effect control board 12 to the serial-parallel conversion IC 451, the power control IC 454 is configured to input a voltage of a predetermined value or more.

  Also, parallel data (control signal) converted by the serial-parallel conversion IC 451 is input to the power control IC 454, and the power control IC 454 supplies power to the rotary motor 403 only when the parallel data is input. When there is no parallel data input, the power control IC 454 performs control not to supply power to the rotary motor 403.

  Furthermore, as the power control IC 454, a power switch that outputs (supplies) power from the output terminal (OUT) only when a high voltage (High level) higher than a predetermined value is input to the input terminal (IN). A so-called high side switch is used. The input terminal of the power control IC 454 is connected to the OR gate circuit 425, and the output terminal of the power control IC 454 is connected to the rotary motor 403. That is, the power control IC 454 supplies power to the rotary motor 403 only when a control signal is transmitted from the effect control board 12. Thus, the power supply control when the rotary motor 403 is driven and the power stop control when the rotary motor 403 is not driven can be performed with a simple configuration using the control signal.

  The serial-parallel conversion IC 451 is a signal repetition circuit that outputs a repetition signal based on the control signal (serial data) input last time until a new control signal (serial data) is input. . By using an integrated circuit having such a specification, it is not necessary to repeatedly output a control signal when maintaining control of the rotary motor 403, so that software executed by the effect control CPU 120 can be simplified.

  In the fourth modification, each wiring connected from the serial-parallel conversion IC 451 to the drive control IC 453 is connected to the power control IC 454 via one OR gate circuit 425. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention is not limited, and the OR gate circuit may be formed in multiple stages. For example, when there are four signal lines output from the serial-parallel conversion IC, two of these four lines are connected to one OR gate circuit and the other two lines are connected to another one. Connect to one OR gate circuit, connect the wiring of signals output from these two OR gate circuits to one OR gate circuit, and input the signal output from the OR gate circuit to the power control IC 454 You may do it.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, when the rotary motor 403 is operated, the power control IC 424 supplies power to the rotary motor 403, and when the rotary motor 403 is not operated, the power control IC 424 is By not supplying power to 403, it becomes possible to stop the supply of operating power to the rotating motor 403 even if the control signal is not normally input to the rotating motor 403 when the wiring of the flat cable 405 is disconnected. In addition, it is possible to prevent a malfunction of the rotary motor 403 that occurs when a part of the flat cable 405 is disconnected. Note that when the power supply line of the flat cable 405 is disconnected, the operating power is not supplied to the rotary motor 403 in the first place, so that the problem of the rotary motor 403 does not occur.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, the power control IC 424 is configured by a high-side switch, so that supply of operating power when the rotary motor 403 operates and operating power when the rotary motor 403 does not operate are controlled. Stop control can be performed with a simple configuration using a control signal.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the first serial-parallel conversion IC 421 and the second serial-parallel conversion IC 422 use a general-purpose serial-parallel conversion integrated circuit, so that a circuit for controlling power supply can be made inexpensive. Can be built.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the first serial-parallel conversion IC 421 and the second serial-parallel conversion IC 422 are provided, and the control signal is transmitted as serial data, so that the number of wirings included in the flat cable 405 can be reduced.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the control signal (serial data) input from the serial output circuit 126 of the effect control board 12 passes through the first accessory board 410 and the second accessory board 411 second. When the signal line of the flat cable 405 is disconnected by being input to the serial-parallel conversion IC 422, even if the control signal is not normally input to the second accessory substrate 411, the first accessory substrate 410. Since the control signal can be transmitted, the power control IC 424 can be controlled.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, the entertainment can be improved by connecting the fixed portion 404 and the movable member 406 with the flat cable 405 and executing the effect, and the flat cable 405 is bent by the movement of the movable member 406. Even if the wiring of the flat cable 405 is disconnected due to extended use for many years, the power control IC 424 is in the fixed portion 404, so that the supply of operating power to the rotary motor 403 can be stopped. Problems with the rotary motor 403 can be prevented.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the first serial-parallel conversion IC 421 and the second serial-parallel conversion IC 422 are input last time until a new control signal (serial data) is input from the effect control board 12. Since the signal repetition circuit repeatedly outputs the control signal (parallel data) converted based on the control signal (serial data), it is not necessary to repeatedly output the control signal when maintaining the control of the rotary motor 403. Therefore, software executed by the effect control CPU 120 can be simplified.

  Further, according to the third modification, a part of connection terminals of the first serial-parallel conversion IC 441 are connected to the respective LEDs 530, and the first serial-parallel conversion IC 441 controls each LED 530 with a control signal (serial data). By converting the light emission control signal (parallel data), the LED 530 can be controlled using the first serial-parallel conversion IC 441 that outputs the power supply control signal to the power control IC 444.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, when the light guide plate LED 501 is turned on, the power control IC 503 supplies power to the light guide plate LED 501, and when the light guide plate LED 501 is not turned on, the power control IC 503 does not supply power to the light guide plate LED 501. Thus, when the light guide plate LED 501 does not operate, unnecessary operating power is not supplied to the light guide plate LED 501, and the light guide plate LED 501 does not emit light, thereby reducing the occurrence of defects in the light guide plate LED 501 due to noise or the like. can do.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the power control IC 503 is configured by a high-side switch, so that the supply control of the operating power when the light guide plate LED 501 operates and the operating power when the light guide plate LED 501 does not operate are provided. Stop control can be performed with a simple configuration using a control signal.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the serial-parallel conversion IC 502 is connected to the short mode in which the voltage level of all the connection terminals becomes a low voltage (Low level) or all the connections when trouble such as a failure occurs. When a failure occurs in any one of the open modes in which the voltage level of the terminal is a high voltage (High level), the power control IC 503 has the operating power based on the output mode of the control signal output from the serial-parallel conversion IC 502. The supply can be controlled.

  Further, according to the second modification, the first serial-parallel conversion IC 524 for the power control IC 526 and the second serial-parallel conversion IC 525 for the LED 520 divide conversion means for converting the control signal, so that the power control IC 526 Since the power supply control signal input to the LED 520 does not affect the control signal input to the LED 520, the occurrence of the malfunction of the LED 520 due to noise or the like can be further reduced.

  Further, according to the second modification, the control signal (serial data) input from the serial output circuit 126 of the effect control board 12 passes through the first light emission board 521 and the second serial signal of the second light emission board 522. Even if the control signal is not normally input to the second light emitting substrate 522 when the wiring of the flat cable 523 is disconnected by being input to the parallel conversion IC 525, the control signal is transmitted to the first light emitting substrate 521. Therefore, the power control IC 526 can be controlled.

  Further, according to the second modification, the entertainment can be improved by moving the movable member, and the flat cable 523 can be bent and extended by moving the movable member. Since the power control IC 526 is in the fixed portion even when the power supply is disconnected, the supply of the operating power to the LED 520 can be stopped, so that the malfunction of the LED 520 can be prevented.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, the light guide plate LED 501 can receive light from the end face of the light guide plate, and can improve the game entertainment by performing effects using the light guide plate.

  Further, according to the second modification, the first serial-parallel conversion IC 524 and the second serial-parallel conversion IC 525 are cascade-connected, so that deterioration of the quality of the control signal, generation of noise, and the like can be reduced. .

  Further, according to the second modification, the first serial-parallel conversion IC 524 and the second serial-parallel conversion IC 525 receive a control signal (serial) that was previously input until a new control signal (serial data) is input. Since it is a signal repetition circuit that outputs a repetitive signal based on (data), it is not necessary to repeatedly output a control signal when maintaining the control of the LED 520, so that the software executed by the effect control CPU 120 can be simplified. .

  According to the third modification, the second serial-parallel conversion IC 442 converts the serial-type drive control signal (serial data) input from the first serial-parallel conversion IC 441 into the parallel-type drive control signal (parallel data). Thus, the rotary motor 403 can be controlled using the first serial-parallel conversion IC 441 that outputs a power supply control signal to the power control IC 444.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  For example, a serial-parallel conversion IC is mounted on a first accessory substrate 410 and a second accessory substrate 411 that control the accessory unit 400, and a light guide plate substrate 510 that controls the light guide plate unit 500. The power control IC is controlled based on the control signal converted by the parallel conversion IC, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration without the serial-parallel conversion IC may be used. The production control board 12 may output a parallel data control signal to the accessory board or the light guide board board, and the power control IC may be controlled by the control signal.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although one electric power control IC is provided with respect to one of the rotary motors 403 which are stepping motors provided with four exciting coils, this invention is not limited to this, In order to control the power supplied to each of the four excitation coils, four power control ICs may be provided.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the rotation motor 403, light-guide plate LED501, etc. have illustrated the thing controlled by CPU for effect control of the effect control board 12, this invention is not limited to this, rotation The motor 403, the light guide plate LED 501, etc. may be controlled by the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11.

  Moreover, in the said Example, a stepping motor is illustrated as the rotation motor 403 which is a means to move an accessory, and this invention is applied to the drive power supply means with respect to this stepping motor, This invention is applied to this. The present invention is not limited, and the present invention can be applied to motors other than stepping motors. For example, the present invention may be applied to a drive power supply means for an AC motor, a DC motor, or the like, or a solenoid actuator or the like is used as a means for moving an accessory to supply drive power to the solenoid actuator or the like. The present invention may be applied to the means.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a predetermined number of gaming balls are inside the gaming machine. The number of loaned balls that are encapsulated in a circulating manner and lent out in response to a loan request from a player, and the number of prize balls awarded in response to a prize are added, while the number of game balls used in the game is subtracted. The present invention can also be applied to so-called enclosed game machines that are stored in the memory. In these enclosed game machines, not the game ball but points and points are given to the player, so these points and points assigned correspond to the game value.

  Further, in this embodiment, in order to notify the effect control CPU 120 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time and the type of reach effect, an example of transmitting one change pattern designation command when starting change. Although shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control CPU 120 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the CPU 103 uses the first command to indicate, for example, the variation time and variation mode before reaching reach (when not reaching, before the so-called second stop). The second command indicates the variation time and variation mode after reaching the reach (after the so-called second stop if the reach is not reached), such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of the re-lottery effect. A command may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands.

  The CPU 103 may notify the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control CPU 120 may select a specific change mode executed at each timing. When two commands are sent, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is transmitted, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. Thus, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command can be reduced.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which launches a game ball from the downward direction rather than a game area | region with the hitting ball launcher was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, For example, the said hitting ball launcher is set to the pachinko gaming machine 1 The game ball may be launched from a position above the game area by providing it at a position above the game area.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which only a big hit that can acquire a large number of game balls is generated by opening a big winning opening in the big hit game, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the probability variation jackpot B is suddenly shortened due to the occurrence of the probability variation jackpot B by making the opening time of the big prize opening in the round game extremely short so that the player does not recognize that the big prize opening has been opened. It is good also as a sudden big hit that makes it appear as if it is in a probable state. In addition, when these probability variation big hits B are used as sudden big hits, a small hit that opens the big prize opening with the same opening pattern as the opening pattern of the big prize opening in the big hit game of the probability variation big hit B is provided. A state (so-called latent state) in which it is unknown whether the gaming state after the occurrence of the probable big hit B or the small hit is a high probability state or a low probability state may occur.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which made the start prize opening two into the 1st start prize opening and the 2nd start prize opening is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, A start prize opening It is good also as one, and it is good also as a start winning opening 3 or more.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which made the special symbol two types, the 1st special figure and the 2nd special figure, is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, Only one special symbol is included. The special symbol may be 3 or more.

  In the above embodiment, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B each variably display a plurality of types of special symbols including the final stop symbol that is the display result, and then stop display the final stop symbol. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and after a variable display of a plurality of types of special symbols without including the final stop symbol that is the display result, the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. It may be. That is, the final stop symbol as a display result may be a symbol different from the special symbol used for the variable display.

  The state advantageous to the player means a specific game state (big hit etc.) advantageous to a player that can acquire a lot of game media, and a plurality of types of specific game states (expected values of game media that can be acquired) ( A big hit with a different number of rounds), a high base state (time-short state) in which a winning ball payout condition is more easily established than in a normal gaming state, or a high-probability gaming state (high probability state) with a high probability of becoming the specific gaming state ), A high probability low base state (latency probability variation state), a special reach state (for example, super reach, etc.), a state in which the variation pattern is a variation pattern based on the jackpot variation pattern, and the like.

  In the embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine is applied as an example of a gaming machine. However, for example, a game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a gaming value. At the same time, one game is completed by deriving a variation display result to an effect display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols that can each be identified, and a prize is awarded according to the variation display result derived to the effect display device. This can also be applied to a slot machine that can generate

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 4A 1st special symbol display 4B 2nd special symbol display 5 Production display device 100 Game control microcomputer 120 Production control CPU
400 Accessory unit 500 Light guide plate unit

Claims (6)

A gaming machine capable of playing games,
Control means for controlling the electronic component by outputting a control signal to the electronic component;
Power supply control means for controlling supply of operating power to the electronic component based on the control signal;
A signal path for causing the electronic component to input the control signal output from the control means;
A single wiring cable having flexibility including a power line for supplying the operating power to the electronic component and a signal line included in the signal path;
With
The power supply control means supplies the operating power to the electronic component when the control means operates the electronic component, and does not supply the operating power to the electronic component when the control means does not operate the electronic component. A gaming machine characterized by that. The power supply control means includes
Signal conversion means for converting the control signal into a power supply control signal for controlling power supply;
A power switch for supplying and stopping the operating power based on the power supply control signal output from the signal conversion means;
The gaming machine according to claim 1, comprising: The control signal is a serial signal,
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the signal conversion means includes a serial-parallel conversion integrated circuit that converts the control signal from a serial signal to a parallel signal. In addition to the first serial-parallel conversion integrated circuit included in the signal conversion means, a second serial-parallel conversion integrated circuit for converting the control signal from a serial signal to a parallel signal is provided on the signal path. The gaming machine according to claim 3, comprising: A first substrate on which the power supply control means is mounted;
A second board connected to the first board through the wiring cable and connected to the electronic component;
With
The first serial-parallel conversion integrated circuit is provided on the first substrate and the second serial-parallel conversion integrated circuit is provided on the second substrate;
5. The control signal according to claim 4, wherein the control signal output from the control means is input to the second serial-parallel conversion integrated circuit of the second substrate via the first substrate. Gaming machine. A fixing portion on which the first substrate is provided and fixed;
A movable part provided with the second substrate and movable;
With
The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the wiring cable is a member that connects the fixed portion and the movable portion.

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