JP2016187592A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of moving a moving body.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: a moving body which moves between a reference position and a movement position different from the reference position; and a drive source for moving the moving body. The game machine includes adjusting means for supplementing power of the drive source when moving the moving body from the movement position to the reference position and for adjusting a movement speed of the moving body against the power of the drive source when moving the moving body from the reference position to the movement position.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 15

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine including a moving body that moves between a reference position and a moving position that is different from the reference position, and a drive source that moves the moving body.

  In gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines, a display device is provided for displaying effect images related to the game, and is driven by a drive source such as a motor or a solenoid in the vicinity of such a display device. A movable body (a so-called accessory) is provided so as to be movable in the vertical and horizontal directions in front of the display device, and the display is enhanced by linking display of the effect image with the movable body. Things have been proposed.

  As this type of gaming machine, there is one that pivotally supports one end of an arm provided with an accessory at the tip and swings the tip of the arm in a vertical direction via a transmission mechanism by a motor (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2010-75550 A (pages 12-13, FIG. 8)

  An object of this invention is to provide the game machine which can move a mobile body.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A gaming machine comprising: a moving body that moves between a reference position and a moving position different from the reference position; and a drive source that moves the moving body,
When the moving body is moved from the moving position to the reference position, the power of the drive source is supplemented, and when the moving body is moved from the reference position to the moving position, the power of the driving source is resisted. And adjusting means for adjusting the moving speed of the moving body.

The gaming machine of means 1 of the present invention is:
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) including a movable portion (movable unit 502) that moves between a predetermined reference position (upward position) and a lower position (lowering position) below the reference position,
A drive source (lifting motor 533) for driving the movable part;
Drive side member (elevating arm 534 having connection pin 595, first connection hole 591) and movable side member (elevation arm 534 having second connection hole 592, connection pin 563) connected to the drive side member with play. ), And a transmission mechanism (drive unit 503) for transmitting the drive force of the drive source to the movable part;
A spring member (tension spring 535) for applying an upward biasing force (F1) to the movable part between the predetermined reference position and the lower position;
With
The upward biasing force (F1) applied to the movable portion by the spring member gradually increases as the movable portion moves from the reference position to the lower position, and the range of movement between the reference position and the lower position. Inside, the downward force (F2) applied to the spring member by the dead weight of the movable part is smaller (F1 <F2) (see FIG. 15).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, an upward biasing force is applied to the movable part by the spring member, so that the load applied to the drive source when the movable part is raised can be reduced, and the spring member can be moved by the spring member. Even in the lower position where the upward biasing force applied to the largest is set to be smaller than the downward force applied to the spring member due to the weight of the movable part, between the reference position and the lower position, The movable part is always lowered against the upward biasing force of the spring member. That is, since the upward biasing force and the downward force are balanced in the middle of lifting, the lifting operation is prevented from being temporarily stopped in the play section where the driving of the driving member is not transmitted to the movable member. No discomfort to the person.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine described in means 1,
The transmission mechanism is connected to the drive side member (connection pin 595), and includes a link member (elevating arm 534) as the movable side member supported so as to be swingable in the vertical direction with the other end as a center. A link mechanism,
The movable part (light emitting display 800) is connected to the other end of the link member,
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, by adopting a link mechanism as the transmission mechanism, the moving range of the movable part can be increased.

A gaming machine according to means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 2,
The movable part (movable unit 502) includes an electrical component (LED) to which power is supplied from a predetermined power source via power supply lines (connection cables 818 and 827), and the power supply line is connected to the movable part. Is wired on the opposite side of the link member with reference to (see FIG. 14),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the power supply line from coming into contact with the link member and hindering the operation of the movable portion, and it is possible to avoid disconnection of the power supply line.

A gaming machine according to means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
The spring member (tensile spring 535) applies an upward biasing force (F1) to the movable part even when the movable part (movable unit 502) is located at the reference position.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the biasing force is applied at the reference position, thereby preventing the movement of the movable part.

A gaming machine of means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4,
Guide means (first slide plate 531 and second slide plate 532) for moving and guiding the movable portion (movable unit 502) between the reference position (upward position) and the lower position (downward position);
The guiding means includes
With respect to the support portion (slide support plate 530) provided at the reference position, it moves up and down between a first overlap position that overlaps the support portion and a first protrusion position that protrudes below the first overlap position. A first guide member (second slide plate 532) coupled to be movable in the direction;
It is connected to the first guide member so as to be movable in the vertical direction between a second overlap position that overlaps the first guide member and a second protrusion position that protrudes downward from the second overlap position. A second guide member (first slide plate 531) provided with the movable portion (light-emitting display device 800);
With
Each of the first guide member and the second guide member is provided so as to be movable toward a lower position by its own weight (see FIG. 15).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the first guide member and the second guide member are raised and lowered stepwise with respect to the support portion, the movable portion is raised and lowered, so that the guide means becomes an obstacle at the reference position or the lower position. There is no. Further, when moving up from the lower position, only the load of the second guide member is applied to the movable portion, and the load of the first guide member is applied only from the middle, so the load on the drive source can be reduced.

It is a front view which shows a pachinko gaming machine. It is a rear view which shows a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a main board | substrate. It is a perspective view which shows the state which open | released the pachinko game machine. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows a game board unit. It is a front view showing an effect device. FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing a state in which the effect device is viewed from the diagonally right front. It is a perspective view which shows the state which looked at the production | presentation apparatus from diagonally left back. It is a top view which shows an effect apparatus. It is an exploded perspective view showing the internal structure of the effect device. (A) is a front view which shows a light emission display, (b) is AA sectional drawing of (a), (c) is a bottom view. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the structure of a light emission display. It is an expansion perspective view which shows the principal part of FIG. It is a rear view which shows the mechanism part of a production | presentation apparatus. It is a figure which shows the operation | movement aspect of a transmission mechanism, (a) shows an up position, (b) shows an intermediate position, (c) shows the state located in a down position. It is a figure which shows the modification of a drive unit. It is a figure which shows the other modification of a drive unit similarly. (A), (B) is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of an effect control pattern. FIG. 38 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of an effect control data holding area. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a raising / lowering position initialization process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a pending | holding memory | storage display control process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control command processing. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation | movement in an effect display apparatus, etc. when super reach with a pseudo continuous notice is performed. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an effect display apparatus when super reach is performed. It is the schematic which shows the outline | summary of patent document 2. FIG.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front. FIG. 2 is a rear view showing the pachinko gaming machine. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration on the main board. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state in which the pachinko gaming machine is opened. FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing the game board unit.

  As shown in FIGS. 1, 2, and 4, the pachinko gaming machine 1 mainly includes an outer frame 100 formed in a vertically long rectangular frame shape and a front frame 101 attached to the outer frame 100 so as to be openable and closable. It is configured. A glass door frame 102 and a lower door frame 103 are provided on the front surface of the front frame 101 so as to be openable and closable around the left side.

  A hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is provided on the lower surface of the lower door frame 103. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball. The game board 6 is detachably attached to the front frame 101 on the back surface of the glass door frame 102.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the game board 6 has a board surface plate 200 made of synthetic resin with a game area 7 formed on the front surface, and a mounting surface to which the board surface plate 200 is attached. Spacer member 250 formed. In addition, on the back side of the game board 6, game parts related to games such as a light guide plate unit 700 described later, a variable display control unit 49 including an effect display device 9, an effect control board 80, and the like are assembled. The component unit 300 is integrally assembled, and the game board 6 and the game component unit 300 are integrally assembled to constitute the game board unit 400.

  As shown in FIG. 4, in order to attach the game board unit 400 to the front surface of the front frame 101, the left end portion of the game board 6 is formed in a vertically long rectangular opening formed in the front frame 101 as indicated by a thick arrow in the figure. With the left end of the game board 6 being inserted into the locking recesses 116a and 116b provided at the left and upper positions of the part 115, the right end is locked by the board presser fittings 692 and 693. ing. Board holding springs 690 and 691 described later are provided in the locking recesses 116a and 116b, respectively, to prevent back and forth play of the game board 6 locked in the locking recesses 116a and 116b. In a state where the board surface plate 200 is attached, the game component unit 300 provided on the back surface of the game board 6 faces the back side of the front frame 101 through the opening 115.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, there is provided an effect display device (decorative symbol display device) 9 including a plurality of variable display portions each variably displaying an effect decorative symbol (effect symbol). The effect display device 9 includes, for example, three variable display portions (symbol display areas) of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The effect display device 9 variably displays the effect symbol as a decoration (effect) symbol during the variable display period of the special symbol by the first special symbol indicator 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b. The effect display device 9 that performs variable display of effect symbols is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 80.

  A first special symbol display (first variable display means) 8a for variably displaying a first special symbol as first identification information is provided at a lower right position on the game board 6. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. A second special symbol display (second variable display means) 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as the second identification information is provided above the first special symbol display 8a. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

  In this embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both 0 to 9), but the types may be different. The first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b each variably display a number (or a two-digit symbol) from 0 to 99 using, for example, two 7-segment LEDs. It may be configured.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator.

  The variable display of the first special symbol is a variable display start condition (for example, after the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13a) after the first start condition, which is the variable display execution condition, is established (for example, When the number of reserved memories is not 0, the variable display of the first special symbol is not executed, and the variable display is started based on the fact that the big hit game is not executed) When time (fluctuation time) elapses, a display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. In addition, the variable display of the second special symbol is a variable display start condition (for example, that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 13b) after the second start condition, which is a variable display execution condition, is satisfied (for example, For example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, the variable display of the second special symbol is not executed, and the big hit game is not executed) is started, When the variable display time (variation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b. Display design (also referred to as a decorative design) as a design. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Synchronous means that the start time and end time of variable display are substantially the same (may be exactly the same) and the variable display period is substantially the same (may be exactly the same). Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 reminds the jackpot The combination of is stopped and displayed.

  Below the effect display device 9, a winning device having a first start winning port 13a is provided. The game ball won in the first start winning opening 13a is guided to the back of the game board 6, and is detected by the first start opening switch 14a (for example, proximity switch) and the first winning confirmation switch 14b (for example, photo sensor). The

  A variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 13b through which a game ball can be won is provided below the winning device having the first starting winning port (first starting port) 13a. The game ball that won the second start winning opening (second start opening) 13b is led to the back of the game board 6, and the second start opening switch 15a (for example, proximity switch) and the second winning confirmation switch 15b (for example, for example) It is detected by a photo sensor. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be won in the second start winning opening 13b (it is easy to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second starting winning port 13b than the first starting winning port 13a. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 13b. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured so that it is difficult to win, but it is possible to win (that is, the game ball is difficult to win).

  In addition, it is determined whether or not an abnormal winning has occurred based on the detection results of the first starting port switch 14a and the first winning confirmation switch 14b and the detection results of the second starting port switch 15a and the second winning confirmation switch 15b. A security signal is externally output based on the detection of the occurrence of.

  Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13a and the second start winning opening 13b may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 15 is very likely to win the second start winning port 13b. The first start winning opening 13a is provided directly below the effect display device 9, but the interval between the lower end of the effect display device 9 and the first start winning port 13a is further reduced, or the first start winning port is set. The winning rate of the second starting winning port 13b is such that the nails are densely arranged around 13a, or the nail arrangement around the first starting winning port 13a is difficult to guide the game ball to the first starting winning port 13a. You may make it make higher than the winning rate of the 1st start winning opening 13a.

  In the upper part of the second special symbol display 8b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13a, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as the start memory or the start prize memory) is displayed. A first special symbol reserved memory display section and the first special symbol reserved memory display section are provided separately, and a second special special display for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning slot 13b, that is, the second reserved memory number. For example, a special symbol storage memory display unit 18 including a 7-segment LED provided with a symbol storage memory display unit is provided. The first special symbol reserved memory display unit displays up to four first reserved memory numbers in the order of winning, and increases the number of indicators that are turned on by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one. The second special symbol reserved memory display unit displays up to four second reserved memory numbers in the order of winning, and increases the number of indicators that are turned on by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one. In this example, the upper limit number (up to 4) is provided for the starting memory number by winning at the first starting winning port 13a and the starting memory number by winning at the second starting winning port 13b. May be four or more.

  On the display screen of the effect display device 9, a first reserved memory display unit (not shown) for displaying the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory display unit (not shown) for displaying the second reserved memory number. And are provided. In addition, you may make it provide the area | region (sum total pending | holding memory display part) which displays the total number (sum total pending memory count) which is the sum total of the 1st pending memory count and the 2nd pending memory count. As described above, if the summation pending storage display section for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that are not satisfied with the variable display start condition.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a variable winning ball device 15 that opens and closes only with respect to the second start winning opening 13b is provided, but the first start winning opening 13a and the second start winning opening 13b are provided. A configuration in which a variable winning ball apparatus that performs an opening / closing operation may be provided for any of the winning openings 13b.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes a big prize opening door, and when a specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and on the second special symbol display 8b, a specific display result (big hit) In the specific game state (big win game state) that occurs when the symbol is derived and displayed, the solenoid 21 controls the open door of the big winning opening, so that the big winning opening that becomes the winning area is opened. A game ball that has won a big winning opening is detected by a count switch 23 (for example, a proximity switch) and a third winning confirmation switch 23a (for example, a photo sensor).

  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 which has been opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, other game winning holes such as the first starting winning opening 13a and the second starting winning opening 13b are played. More prize balls are paid out than when the ball passes (enters). Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 20 is in the open state in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, the first state advantageous to the player is obtained. On the other hand, if the special prize winning device 20 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 20, the game ball cannot be passed through (entered) into the special prize opening to obtain a prize ball, which is disadvantageous for the player. It becomes a state.

  The normal symbol display 10 is provided on the right side of the first special symbol display 8a. The normal symbol display 10 is composed of, for example, two lamps. When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, variable display is performed by alternately lighting the upper and lower lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized when the lamp is turned on). When the lamp on the lower side of the normal symbol display 10 is turned on and it is a win, the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the lower lamp is lit (a state in which a game ball can win the second start winning opening 13b). ). An upper part of the special symbol storage memory display 18 is provided with a normal symbol storage memory display 41 having four display portions (for example, four segments among seven segment LEDs) for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32. It has been. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of display units to be turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of display units that are lit is reduced by one.

  In addition, the normal symbol holding memory display 41 composed of 7-segment LEDs has four display units (segments) for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 and, for example, the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened at the time of a big hit. There are two display units (segments) that indicate (the number of big hits) and two display units (segments) that indicate the gaming state, but these display units are separate from the normal symbol hold storage display unit. You may comprise. Further, the normal symbol display 10 may be configured by a segment LED or the like that can variably display a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “◯” and “x”) called normal symbols.

  In the vicinity of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, winning holes 29a to 29d of the normal winning apparatus are provided, and the game balls that have won the winning holes 29a and 29c are detected by the winning hole switch 30a and won in the winning holes 29b and 29d. The game ball is detected by the winning opening switch 30b. Each of the winning holes 29a to 29d constitutes a winning area provided in the game board 6 as an area for accepting game balls and allowing winning. The first start winning opening 13a, the second start winning opening 13b, and the big winning opening also constitute a winning area that accepts game balls and allows winning.

  In the first start winning opening 13a, two switches (a first start opening switch 14a and a first winning confirmation switch 14b) capable of detecting a game ball won in the start winning opening are provided. In this embodiment, a first start opening switch 14a and a first winning confirmation switch 14b are arranged up and down in the first start winning opening 13a (in this example, the first start opening switch 14a is arranged on the upper side. The first winning confirmation switch 14b is arranged on the lower side). Therefore, in this embodiment, the game ball won in the first start winning opening 13a is guided to the back of the game board 6, first detected by the first start opening switch 14a, and then detected by the first winning confirmation switch 14b. Is done.

  Further, in the second start winning opening 13b, two switches (a second start opening switch 15a and a second winning confirmation switch 15b) capable of detecting a game ball won in the start winning opening are provided. In this embodiment, the second start opening switch 15a and the second winning confirmation switch 15b are arranged vertically in the second start winning opening 13b (in this example, the second start opening switch 15a is arranged on the upper side. The second winning confirmation switch 15b is arranged on the lower side). Therefore, in this embodiment, the game ball won in the second start winning opening 13b is guided to the back of the game board 6, first detected by the second start opening switch 15a, and then detected by the second winning confirmation switch 15b. Is done.

  Further, two switches (a count switch 23 and a third winning confirmation switch 23a) capable of detecting a game ball won in the special winning opening are provided in the special winning opening. In this embodiment, the count switch 23 and the third winning confirmation switch 23a are arranged in the big winning opening (in this example, the counting switch 23 is arranged on the upper side and the third winning confirmation switch 23a is on the lower side. Is placed). Therefore, in this embodiment, the game ball won in the special winning opening is guided to the back of the game board 6 and is first detected by the count switch 23 and then detected by the third winning confirmation switch 23a.

  Also, different detection system switches are used as the first start opening switch 14a and the first winning confirmation switch 14b, the second starting opening switch 15a and the second winning confirmation switch 15b, the count switch 23 and the third winning confirmation switch 23a. It is done. In this embodiment, proximity switches are used as the first start port switch 14a, the second start port switch 15a, and the count switch 23, and the first winning confirmation switch 14b, the second winning confirmation switch 15b, and the third winning confirmation switch 23a are photo. A sensor is used.

  Further, based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 14a, the first special symbol variation display is started, and the prize ball payout is executed. Further, based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the second start port switch 15a, the display of the variation of the second special symbol is started, and a prize ball payout is executed. Also, based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the count switch 23, a prize ball payout is executed. In addition to the detection result of the first start port switch 14a, whether or not an abnormal winning has occurred is determined based on the detection result of the first winning confirmation switch 14b, and the security signal is generated based on the detection of the abnormal winning. Output externally. In addition to the detection result of the second start opening switch 15a, the presence / absence of an abnormal winning is determined based on the detection result of the second winning confirmation switch 15b, and the security signal is generated based on the detection of the abnormal winning. Output externally. In addition to the detection result of the count switch 23, whether or not an abnormal winning has occurred is determined based on the detection result of the third winning confirmation switch 23a, and a security signal is externally output based on the detection of the abnormal winning. The Accordingly, the first winning confirmation switch 14b, the second winning confirmation switch 15b, and the third winning confirmation switch 23a are used only for determination of abnormal winning.

  As described above, the first start port switch 14a, the second start port switch 15a, and the count switch 23 are configured using proximity switches, and the first to third winning check switches 14b, 15b, and 23a are using photo sensors. However, the detection methods of the first start opening switch 14a and the first winning confirmation switch 14b, the second starting opening switch 15a and the second winning confirmation switch 15b, the count switch 23 and the third winning confirmation switch 23a are shown in this embodiment. For example, if the detection method is different between the first and second start port switches 14a and 15a and the count switch 23 and the first to third winning confirmation switches 14b, 15b and 23a, for example, Photo sensors are used as the start port switches 14a and 15a and the count switch 23, and the first to third prize winning confirmation switches 14b and 15 , It may be used proximity switch as 23a. In this case, based on the detection results of the first and second start port switches 14a and 15a and the count switch 23, which are photosensors, special symbol variation display and prize ball payout processing are executed, and the first to third winning prizes which are proximity switches. The detection results of the confirmation switches 14b, 15b, and 23a are used only for the determination of the abnormal winning of the first starting winning port 13a, the second starting winning port 13b, and the big winning port. For example, instead of a proximity switch or an optical photosensor that is an electromagnetic switch, the first and second start port switches 14a and 15a and the count switch 23 or the first to third prize confirmation switches 14b, 15b, and 23a are used. Alternatively, a mechanical switch (such as a micro switch) may be used.

  In this embodiment, the first and second start-up switches 14a and 15a and the count switch 23, which are used as triggers for the special symbol change display and the prize ball payout process, are used for determining the abnormal winning. Although the winning confirmation switches 14b, 15b, and 23a are provided on the upstream side, the winning confirmation switches 14b, 15b, and 23a may be provided on the downstream side of the switch used for the determination of the abnormal winning.

  Then, the game control microcomputer 1560 uses the first start port switch based on the detection signal input from the first start port switch 14a (proximity switch) and the detection signal input from the first winning confirmation switch 14b (photo sensor). When it is determined that the difference between the number of game balls detected at 14a and the number of game balls detected at the first winning confirmation switch 14b exceeds a predetermined threshold (in this example, 15 or more) As an error, it is determined that an abnormal winning to the first start winning opening 13a has occurred. The game detected by the second start port switch 15a based on the detection signal input from the second start port switch 15a (proximity switch) and the detection signal input from the second winning confirmation switch 15b (photo sensor). When it is determined that the difference between the number of balls and the number of game balls detected by the second winning confirmation switch 15b exceeds a predetermined threshold (in this example, 15 or more), a second error is generated as a predetermined error. It is determined that an abnormal winning to the winning opening 13b has occurred. In addition, based on the detection signal input from the count switch 23 (proximity switch) and the detection signal input from the third winning confirmation switch 23a (photo sensor), the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23 and the third winning prize are determined. If it is determined that the difference from the number of game balls detected by the confirmation switch 23a exceeds a predetermined threshold (in this example, 5 or more), an abnormal winning at the big winning opening occurs as a predetermined error. It is determined that

  In this way, the first start opening switch 14a and the first winning confirmation switch 14b, the second starting opening switch 15a and the second winning confirmation switch 15b, the count switch 23 and the third winning confirmation switch 23a are of different detection methods. By configuring the sensor (in this example, a proximity switch and a photo sensor), the actual number of winnings to the first starting winning port 13a, the second starting winning port 13b, and the big winning port using, for example, electromagnetic waves is actually When an illegal act that causes recognition to be greater than the number of winnings is made, there is a difference between the number of game balls detected by the proximity switch and the number of game balls detected by the photo switch, thereby controlling the game. Since the microcomputer 1560 determines that an abnormal winning has occurred when the number of difference balls exceeds a predetermined threshold, it is possible to take a certain measure against illegal acts.

  The game area 7 is provided with decorative members 25L and 25R having a plurality of decorative LEDs 25a that emit light in accordance with the gaming state, and an outlet 26 for collecting the game balls that have not won a prize is provided at the bottom.

  The decorative members 25L and 25R are members disposed from the front side of the game board 6, and the left decorative member 25L is disposed at a lower left position in the game area 7. On the other hand, the right decorative member 25R is a frame-like member formed so as to cover a wide range from the center including the effect display device 9 in the game area 7 to the right peripheral wall of the game area 7. A ball passage through which game balls can pass one by one is provided. Thus, the arrangement area of the decorative members 25L and 25R in the game area 7 is an area through which the game ball does not pass.

  Further, openings 201 and 700a are formed through the front and rear in regions surrounded by the decorative member 25R in the panel plate 200 and the light guide plate unit 700, and are disposed on the back side of the light guide plate unit 700. The effect display device 9 and the effect device 500 disposed on the front side of the decorative body 301 are provided so as to face the front side of the panel board 200 through the opening. In addition, although the detailed structure of the production device 500 will be described later, it is configured to be able to perform a predetermined production operation according to the gaming state by a motor as a drive source.

  Four speakers 27 that emit sound effects are provided on the left, right, top, and bottom of the outside of the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a top frame LED 28a, a left frame LED 28b, and a right frame LED 28c are provided. The top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and the decoration LED 25a are examples of a decoration light emitter provided in the gaming machine.

  Although not shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a prize ball lamp that is turned on during the prize ball payout is provided in the vicinity of the left frame LED 28 b, and when the supply ball is cut in the vicinity of the top frame LED 28 a. A ball-out lamp that is lit is provided. Note that the award ball lamp and the out-of-ball lamp are controlled to be turned on by the effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board when the award ball is being paid out or when the out-of-ball is detected. Further, although not shown in particular, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter referred to as “card unit”) 50 that enables lending a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1. .

  A game ball launched from the ball striking device by the player's operation enters the game area 7 through the hit ball rail, and then descends the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning port 13a and is detected by the first start port switch 14a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, 1), the first special symbol display 8a starts variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts variable display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Is done. In other words, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13a. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on the condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning port 13b and is detected by the second start port switch 15a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the special symbol variable display ends, 2), the second special symbol display 8b starts variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts variable display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Is done. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 13b. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b are stopped when a certain time has elapsed. If the special symbol at the time of stop (stop symbol) is a big hit symbol (specific display result), it will be “big hit”, and the special symbol at the time of stop (stop symbol) will be different from the big hit symbol (predetermined display result) Is “small hit”, and if the special symbol at the time of stoppage (stop symbol) is stopped and displayed, a special symbol different from the big hit symbol and the small hit symbol is “lost”.

  After the variable 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. Further, after the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the game is controlled to the small hit game state different from the big hit game state.

  In this embodiment, when the big win symbol corresponding to “non-probability change” or “probability change A” in the special figure game is stopped and displayed, the first big win state (15 rounds) as the multi-round specific game state is displayed. (Big hit state). In the big hit gaming state (usually 15 round big hit state), the special winning prize ball device 20 has a predetermined winning period (for example, 29.5 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, eight) winning balls. During the period until the occurrence of the round, the round is performed to change the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player by opening the special winning opening. In this way, the special prize opening door that has opened the special prize opening during the round is received by receiving the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 6, and then the special prize opening is closed, so that the special variable prize ball is closed. The device 20 is changed to the second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. In the 15 round big hit state, the number of executions of the round, which is the opening cycle of the big prize opening, becomes the first round number (for example, “15”). A game in the 15 round big hit state in which the number of round executions is “15” is also referred to as a 15-time open game. In such a 15 round big hit state, every time a game ball wins a big winning opening, 15 balls (prize balls) are obtained. The 15 round round big hit state is also referred to as a first specific gaming state.

  When the big hit symbol corresponding to “probability change B” is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the state shifts to the second big hit state (high-speed 15 round big hit state) as the multi-round specific gaming state. In the second big hit state, the special prize winning ball device 20 has a big winning opening door in a second period (for example, 0.5 seconds) shorter than the first period in the first big hit state or a predetermined number (for example, three) of winnings. The round that changes the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is performed by opening the grand prize opening in the period until the ball is generated. In this way, the special prize opening door that has opened the special prize opening during the round is received by receiving the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 6, and then the special prize opening is closed, so that the special variable prize ball is closed. The device 20 is changed to the second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. In the second big hit state, the number of executions of the round, which is the opening cycle of the big prize opening, becomes the second round number (for example, “15”).

  In such a second big hit state, 15 game balls (prize balls) can be obtained if a game ball wins the big winning opening, but the opening period of the big winning opening is the second period (0.5 seconds). It is very short. For this reason, the second big hit state is a big hit gaming state in which a ball (prize ball) cannot be obtained substantially. The second big hit state is also referred to as a second specific gaming state. Further, the second big hit state may be one in which the number of round executions is smaller than that in the first big hit state. That is, in the second big hit state, the period in which the big prize opening is changed to the open state in each round is a second period shorter than the first period in the first big hit state, and the number of round executions is the first big hit state. It may be at least one of the second number of rounds less than the first number of rounds.

  In addition, after the first jackpot state is ended based on the fact that the jackpot symbol corresponding to “non-probable change” is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, it is compared with the normal state as one of the special gaming states. The time is controlled to be in a time-short state in which time-shortening control (short-time control) is performed in which the variable symbol display time (special-figure variation time) is shortened in the special figure game. Here, the normal state is a normal gaming state as a gaming state different from a specific gaming state such as a big hit gaming state, a probability variation state, and a short-time state, and an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a system reset is performed). As in the case where the initialization process is performed after the power is turned on, the same control is performed. If the time-short state is terminated when any of the conditions of the special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) and the variable display result is “big hit” is satisfied first, Good. Thus, like the big hit symbol special symbol corresponding to “non-probable change”, the big hit symbol controlled to the short-time state after the first big hit state based on being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is This is called a non-probable big hit symbol (also referred to as “normal big hit symbol”). Further, the fact that the non-probable variable big hit symbol among the big hit symbols is stopped and displayed and the variable display result becomes “big hit” is called “non-probable big hit” (also referred to as “normal big hit”).

  The jackpot symbol corresponding to “probability variation B” is displayed after the first big hit state is ended based on the fact that the jackpot symbol corresponding to “probability variation A” is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game. After the second big hit state is ended based on the fact that it is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the game, the special figure variation time is shortened as one of the special game states different from the short-time state, for example, compared with the normal state. Along with the time-shortening control, the state is controlled to a probability variation state (high probability state) in which probability variation control (probability variation control) is continuously performed. In this probabilistic state, the variable display result of each special figure game and decorative design is improved so that the probability that the variable display result will be “big hit” and further controlled to the big hit gaming state will be higher than in the normal state and the short-time state. To do. Such a probability change state continues until the next variable display result is a “big hit”, regardless of the number of executions of the special game.

  Like the jackpot symbol corresponding to such “probability change A”, the jackpot symbol controlled to the probability change state after the first jackpot state based on being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game is the probability change jackpot symbol. It is called. In addition, like the jackpot symbol corresponding to “probability change B”, the jackpot symbol controlled to the probability change state after the jackpot game state based on being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game is the sudden hit bonus symbol. It is called. In addition, the probability variation big hit symbol out of the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed and the variable display result becomes “big hit” is called “probable big hit”. The fact that the sudden hit symbol is stopped and displayed and the variable display result is “big hit” is called “surprise big hit” (also referred to as “surprise big hit”). These jackpot symbols are arbitrary. For example, in order to prevent the player from recognizing the jackpot type, the jackpot symbol may not be a number but may be a predetermined symbol or the like. .

  After the special symbol corresponding to “small hit” is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the small hit game state is controlled. In this small hit game state, similarly to the second big hit state, a variable winning operation is performed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 to change the big winning opening to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player. That is, in the small hit gaming state, for example, the operation of setting the special variable winning ball device 20 to the first state (open state) over the second period is the second number {the number of executions equal to the second number of rounds (in this example, 15 It is repeatedly executed until it reaches (time)}. In the small hit gaming state, as in the second big hit state, the period during which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is in the first state is the second period, and the number of executions of the operation in the first state is the second. Control may be performed so that at least one of the number of times is performed. After the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state is not changed, and the game state before the variable display result becomes “small hit” is continuously controlled. However, if the number of executions of the special figure game in the special gaming state has reached a predetermined number when the special figure game with the variable display result of “small hit” is executed, after the end of the small hit gaming state, The special gaming state may end and return to the normal state. A game in the small hit gaming state in which the number of times that the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is set to the first state by the variable winning operation is “15” is also referred to as a 15-time open game, similar to the game in the second big hit state. When the winning ball device provided separately from the special variable winning ball device 20 in each round in the second big hit state is changed to the first state, the same as in the second big hit state even in the small hit gaming state In the aspect, the winning ball apparatus may be changed to the first state.

  In the probabilistic state and the short time state, the normal symbol display unit 10 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 variable winning ball apparatus 15 based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal figure”. The game ball can easily pass (enter) the second start winning opening 13b, such as control for making the tilt control time to be performed longer than that in the normal state, and control for increasing the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility that the start condition is satisfied. It should be noted that any one of these controls may be performed in the probability variation state or the short time state, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. As described above, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 13b in the probability change state or the short time state is also referred to as high release control. When the high opening control is performed, the frequency at which the second start winning opening 13b is in 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 8b is easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. In addition, the time until the variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. Therefore, in the probability variation state and the short time state, it becomes easier to enter the big hit gaming state than in the normal state. The period during which the high opening control can be executed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to either the certain change state or the short-time state. . Further, it is also said that the gaming state is in the high base during the high opening control period. On the other hand, when it is not the high opening control period, it is said that the gaming state is in the low base. The short-time state in this embodiment is a gaming state also referred to as a low-probability high-base state, and the normal state is a gaming state also referred to as a low-probability low-base state, which is a probabilistic state that is not a high release control period. The latent probability changing state is a gaming state also called a high probability low base state.

  In this embodiment, after the end of the second big hit state based on the “probability big hit” corresponding to “probability change B” in the normal state, only the probability change control is performed, and the time-shortening control and the high opening control are performed. The process proceeds to the second probability variation control (latent probability variation state) that is not performed. Further, after the end of the second big hit state based on the fact that the “probable big hit” is made in the probability change state, the state shifts to the first probability change state where the time-shortening control and the high opening control are performed together with the probability change control.

  As described above, the probability variation state includes not only the time variation control and the high release control are performed together with the probability variation control but also the probability variation control only and the time reduction control and the high release control are not performed (latency probability variation). It may be. In addition, for example, after the first big hit state based on the fact that the variable display result in the special figure game is “probable big hit”, the first positive change state (high-speed control and high-open control are performed together with the positive change control (high When the number of executions of the special figure game reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 70 times) without the special figure display result being “big hit”, the probability variation control is continued. However, the control may be performed in a second certain change state (also referred to as a highly accurate low base state) that is not performed after the time-shortening control or the high opening control is finished.

  Further, in this embodiment, after the second big hit state is ended based on the fact that the variable display result in the special game is “surprise big hit” in the probability changing state, the second probability changing state (latent probability changing state) is reached. Although the transition was made, not only the probability change state but also the first probability change even after the end of the second big hit state based on the fact that the variable display result in the special game is “abrupt big hit” when in the short time state You may make it transfer to a state. Alternatively, after the first big hit state based on the “probable big hit” is finished, it is controlled to the first positive change state until the special figure display result becomes “big hit” again, while the second big hit state based on the “surprise big hit” is controlled. After the completion, the process shifts to the first certain change state, and when the number of executions of the special figure game reaches a predetermined number without causing the special figure display result to be “big hit”, the second certain change state is entered. Also good. While the short-time control and the high-open control are started and ended simultaneously (interlocked), the start and end of the probability variation control is not necessarily linked to the start and end of the short-time control and high-open control. May be.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas provided in the effect display device 9, the special symbol game using the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a. Corresponding to the start of one of the special figure games using the second special figure on the display unit 8b, the variable display (variation display) of the decorative symbols is started. In the period from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the end of variable display due to the stop display of the fixed decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas, The variable display state may be a predetermined reach state. Here, the reach state refers to a decorative pattern (“reach” which has not been temporarily stopped yet when the decorative pattern temporarily stopped displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 forms a part of the jackpot combination. "Varying symbols") is a display state in which the variation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. is there. Specifically, a part of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas) constitutes a predetermined jackpot combination. In a remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, a “medium” decorative symbol display area, etc.) that has not yet been temporarily stopped when a decorative symbol (for example, a decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) is temporarily stopped. The display state in which the decorative symbols are changing, or all or part of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas are synchronized while the decorative symbols constitute all or part of the jackpot combination. The display state is fluctuating.

  Next, the structure of the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the gaming machine as viewed from the back. As shown in FIG. 2, on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a variable display control unit 49 including an effect control board 80 on which an effect control microcomputer for controlling the effect display device 9 is mounted, a game control microcomputer, etc. Various boards such as a game control board (main board) 31, a voice control board 70, a lamp driver board 35, and a payout control board 37 on which a payout control microcomputer for performing ball payout control are mounted are installed. ing. The game control board 31 is stored in the board storage case 1800.

  Further, on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, there are provided a power supply board 990 and a touch sensor board (not shown) on which power supply circuits for creating various power supply voltages such as DC30V, DC21V, DC12V and DC5V are mounted. The power supply board 990 is supplied with the game control board 31 and each electrical component control board (the effect control board 80 and the payout control board 37) in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and each electrical component (power is supplied) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. A power switch as a power supply permitting means for executing or shutting off power supply to a component that operates by the operation, and a clear switch for clearing the RAM 55 of the game control microcomputer 1560 of the game control board 31. ing. Further, a replaceable fuse is provided inside the power switch (inside the substrate).

  In this embodiment, the main board 31 is provided on the game board side, and the payout control board 37 is provided on the game frame side. Even in such a configuration, as will be described later, the communication between the main board 31 and the payout control board 37 is performed by serial communication, thereby facilitating the routing of the wiring when replacing the game board. .

  Each control board is equipped with control means including a control microcomputer. The control means is an electrical component (game device: ball payout device 97, effect display device 9, light emission from a lamp, LED, etc.) provided in the gaming machine according to a command signal (control signal) as a command from the game control means or the like. Body, speaker 27, etc.). Hereinafter, the main board 31 may be included in the control board for explanation. In that case, the control means mounted on the control board refers to each of the game control means and the means for controlling the electrical components provided in the gaming machine in accordance with a command signal from the game control means or the like. A substrate on which a microcomputer other than the main substrate 31 is mounted may be referred to as a sub-substrate. The ball payout device 97 is a device for paying out a game ball guided by a passage for guiding the game ball and a sprocket driven by a stepping motor or the like to an upper plate or a lower plate. A payout number counting switch for counting prize balls and rental balls is also configured as part of the unit. In this embodiment, the payout detection means is realized by a payout number count switch, and has a function of detecting that a winning ball or a lending ball is actually paid out from the ball payout device 97. In this case, the payout number count switch outputs a detection signal every time one payout of prize balls or rental balls is detected.

  On the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a terminal board 160 having terminals for outputting various information to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed. The terminal board 160 includes, for example, information output signals such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state (start signal, symbol determination frequency 1 signal, jackpot 1 signal, jackpot 2 signal, jackpot 3 signal, time reduction signal, security An information output terminal for externally outputting signals, prize ball signals 1, gaming machine error status signals) is provided. Note that the gaming machine error status signal does not necessarily have to be output to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and a door indicating that the gaming frame is open from the information output terminal instead of the gaming machine error status signal. An open signal or the like may be output.

  The game balls stored in the storage tank 38 pass through the guide rails, reach the ball payout device 97 covered with the payout case 40A through the curve rod. Above the ball payout device 97, a ball break switch 187 is provided as a game medium break detection means. When the ball break switch 187 detects a ball break, the payout operation of the ball payout device 97 stops. When the ball break switch 187 detects a shortage of game balls, the game balls are replenished to the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the replenishment mechanism provided on the gaming machine installation island.

  When a large number of game balls as prizes based on winning a prize or a game ball based on a ball lending request are paid out and the hitting ball supply tray 3 is full, the game balls are guided to the surplus ball receiving tray 4 through the surplus ball guiding path. Further, when the game ball is paid out, a sensing lever (not shown) presses a full tank switch (not shown) as the storage state detection means, and the full tank switch as the storage state detection means is turned on. In this state, the rotation of the payout motor in the ball payout device is stopped, the operation of the ball payout device is stopped, and the driving of the ball hitting device is also stopped.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 3 also shows a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 1560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 1560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 1560. That is, the game control microcomputer 1560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to include at least the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or internal. The I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 1560 further includes a random number circuit 53 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  In the game control microcomputer 1560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 1560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

  The game control microcomputer 1560 has a built-in random number circuit 53. The random number circuit 53 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination for determining whether or not to win a jackpot based on a display result of variable symbol special display. The random number circuit 53 updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at a random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  The random number circuit 53 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination for determining whether or not to win a jackpot based on a display result of variable symbol special display. The random number circuit 53 updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at a random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  The random number circuit 53 has a numeric data update range selection / setting function (initial value selection / setting function and upper limit selection / setting function), numeric data update rule selection / setting function, and numeric data update rule selection. It has various functions such as a switching function. With such a function, the randomness of the generated random numbers can be improved.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 1560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 53. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using the ID number of the game control microcomputer 1560 (an ID number assigned to each product of the game control microcomputer 1560) stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 54. The numerical data obtained by the execution is set as the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 53. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 53 can be further improved.

  The game control microcomputer 1560 reads the numerical data as random R from the random number circuit 53 when a start winning to the first start port switch 14a or the second start port switch 15a occurs, and starts to change the special symbol and the effect symbol Sometimes it is determined whether or not to make a big hit display result as a specific display result based on the random R, that is, whether or not to make a big hit. Then, when it is determined to be a big hit, the gaming state is shifted to a big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player.

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 1560 is used to input / output (transmit / receive) signals to / from the payout control board 37 (the payout control microcomputer) and the effect control board 80 (the effect control microcomputer) by serial communication. A serial communication circuit 52 is incorporated. The payout control microcomputer and the effect control microcomputer also have a serial communication circuit (not shown) for inputting / outputting signals with the game control microcomputer 1560 through serial communication.

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as the value of the special symbol process flag and the pending storage number counter) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls (specifically, prize balls described later) The value of the command output counter) is stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up.

  A reset signal from the power supply board is input to the reset terminal of the game control microcomputer 1560. A reset circuit for generating a reset signal supplied to the game control microcomputer 1560 and the like is mounted on the power supply board. When the reset signal becomes high level, the game control microcomputer 1560 and the like become operable, and when the reset signal becomes low level, the game control microcomputer 1560 and the like become inoperative. Therefore, an allowable signal that allows the operation of the game control microcomputer 1560 or the like is output during a period when the reset signal is at a high level, and a game control microcomputer when the reset signal is at a low level. An operation stop signal for stopping the operation of 1560 or the like is output. Note that the reset circuit may be mounted on each electric component control board (a board on which a microcomputer for controlling the electric parts is mounted).

  Furthermore, a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board has dropped below a predetermined value is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 1560. That is, the power supply board monitors the voltage value of a predetermined voltage (for example, DC30V or DC5V) used in the gaming machine, and when the voltage value decreases to a predetermined value (the power supply voltage is reduced). A power supply monitoring circuit that outputs a power-off signal indicating that). Instead of mounting the power monitoring circuit on the power supply board, it may be mounted on a board that is backed up by a backup power supply (for example, the main board 31). In addition, a clear signal indicating that a clear switch for instructing to clear the contents of the RAM is operated is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 1560.

  Further, the gate switch 32a, the first start opening switch 14a, the first winning confirmation switch 14b, the second starting opening switch 15a, the second winning confirmation switch 15b, the count switch 23, the third winning confirmation switch 23a, and each winning opening switch 30a. 30b and an input driver circuit 58 for supplying a detection signal from an elevation sensor 90 provided in the effect device 500 to the basic circuit is also mounted on the main board 31, and a solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15, a special variable winning ball device An output circuit 59 that drives a solenoid 21 that opens and closes 20 and a lifting motor 533 that lifts and lowers the light emitting display 800 of the rendering device 500 in accordance with a command from the basic circuit is also mounted on the main board 31. System reset circuit (not shown) for resetting The information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state, through the terminal board 160, the information output circuit 64 for outputting to an external device such as a hall computer also mounted on the main substrate 31.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (configured by the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 1560 via the relay board 77. The control command is received, and display control with the effect display device 9 that variably displays the effect symbol is performed.

  The effect control board 80 is equipped with an effect control microcomputer (not shown) including an effect control CPU 120 and a RAM. The RAM may be externally attached. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 120 (not shown) operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown) and receives from the main board 31 inputted via the relay board 77. An effect control command is received via the input driver and the input port in response to the embedded signal (effect control INT signal). Also, the effect control CPU 120 (not shown) causes the VDP (video display processor) to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

  The effect control CPU 120 (not shown) reads necessary data from a character ROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The character ROM is for storing character image data displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including effect symbols) in advance. The effect control CPU 120 (not shown) outputs the data read from the character ROM to the VDP. The VDP performs display control based on data input from the effect control CPU 120.

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver on the effect control board 80. The input driver allows the signal input from the relay board 77 to pass only in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 80 (does not pass the signal in the direction from the inside of the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). It is also a unidirectional circuit as a means.

  As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). A unidirectional circuit (not shown) is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. Furthermore, since the production control command and the production control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the I / O port unit which is a unidirectional circuit, the signal going from the relay board 77 to the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. . That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 1560 side).

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 (not shown) outputs a signal for driving the LED to the lamp driver board 35 via an output port (not shown). Further, the effect control CPU 120 outputs sound number data to the sound control board 70 via the output port.

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver via an input driver (not shown). The LED driver sends driving signals to each LED provided on the frame side, such as the top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c, the rear LED 801 provided in the light emitting display 800, the light emitting display 800, the character LED 802, It supplies to each LED provided in light guide plate unit 700, decoration body 301, etc., such as light board LED803 and spot LED804. Further, a drive signal is supplied to the decoration LED 25a provided on the game board side. When a light emitter other than the LED is provided, a drive circuit (driver) for driving the light emitter is mounted on the lamp driver substrate 35.

  In the voice control board 70, the sound number data is input to a voice synthesis IC (not shown) via an input driver (not shown). The voice synthesizing IC generates voice and sound effects corresponding to the sound number data and outputs them to an amplifier circuit (not shown). The amplifier circuit outputs to the speaker 27 an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the voice synthesis IC to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume. Control data corresponding to sound number data is stored in a sound data ROM (not shown). The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data showing the output form of the sound effect or sound in a time series in a predetermined period (for example, the changing period of the effect design).

  As shown in FIG. 5, the game board unit 400 includes a game board 6, a light guide plate unit 700 disposed on the back side of the game board 6, and a back side of the light guide plate unit 700. The decoration body 301 for decorating the decoration body 301 from the back side, the cover body 302 for attaching the decoration body 301 to the game board 6, the effect display device 9, the effect control board 80, etc. The variable display control unit 49 includes a main part.

  The decoration body 301 is a three-dimensional decoration body that decorates the game area 7 of the game board 6 formed transparently from the back side as will be described later, and has a thickness of a predetermined width in the front-rear direction. Yes. Although the front surface of the decorative body 301 is not particularly shown in detail, it is formed in a non-flat surface shape, and a decorative portion with a sense of depth is formed. Also, various display devices (for example, the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, etc.) provided on the game board 6 side, driving means (solenoids 16, 21, etc.), LEDs, various switches (for example, gate switches) 32a, the first start port switch 14a, the second start port switch 15a, the count switch 23, etc.), because the wiring is drawn to the side from between the back surface of the game board 6 and the front surface of the decorative body 301, These wirings are colored in the same color or similar color as the decorative portion, thereby preventing the wirings from being noticeable.

  In addition, an opening 303 for allowing the display surface of the effect display device 9 disposed on the back side to be visible is formed at a substantially central position of the decorative body 301, and in the vicinity thereof, a game area A plurality of game ball discharge ports (not shown) for discharging game balls won in various winning ports (for example, the first start winning port 13a, the second start winning port 13b, etc.) arranged on the back side to the rear side are formed. Has been. The decorative body 301 configured in this way is assembled to the cover body 302 on the back side from the front side.

  Although the decorative body 301 of the present embodiment is configured by a single plate-shaped body having a predetermined plate thickness, the shape can be variously modified and a plurality of individually formed decorative members can be used. It may be configured.

  The cover body 302 is made of a transparent synthetic resin material, and is formed so that the decorative body 301 can be accommodated from the front side in a body portion 311 formed in a box shape having an open front surface. A flange piece 310 for attaching to the game board 6 is formed outward from the peripheral edge of the front opening of the main body 311, and the cover body 302 with respect to the game board 6 is provided on the front side of the flange piece 310. A plurality of positioning bosses 312a to 312d (312d not shown) for determining the mounting position are projected toward the front side, and mounting screws 313 for mounting the cover body 302 to the game board 6 are provided. Attachment holes 314 to be attached are formed at a plurality of locations.

  An opening 315 is formed in the back plate 311a of the main body 311 so that the display surface of the effect display device 9 assembled on the back side of the back plate 311a can be visually recognized. The variable display control unit 49 including the effect display device 9 is attached to the back surface of the back plate 311a so that the display surface of the effect display device 9 faces the opening 315 from the back side of the back plate 311a. Note that the variable display control unit 49 may be directly attached to the back surface of the decorative body 301.

  In addition to the decorative body 301 and the variable display control unit 49, other devices and boards can be assembled to the cover body 302, and the cover body 302 and the decorative body assembled to the cover body 302 integrally. A gaming component unit 300 is composed of a plurality of gaming components related to the game including 301, the variable display control unit 49, and the like. The gaming component unit 300 configured as described above is detachably attached to the game board 6 and is attached to a cover 302, which is a model-common component used in common for a plurality of models, on a model-specific decorative body. Since various game parts such as 301 and the variable display control unit 49 can be detachably assembled, a plurality of game parts arranged on the back side of the game board 6 can be attached at a time by simply attaching the cover body 302. Not only can it be arranged, but when changing models or performing maintenance, the decorative body and game parts specific to the model can be removed from the cover body 302, so that workability is improved.

  Next, the detailed structure of the rendering device 500 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 6 is a front view showing the rendering device. FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a state in which the effect device is viewed from the diagonally right front. FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a state in which the effect device is viewed from the left rear side. FIG. 9 is a plan view showing the effect device. FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view showing the internal structure of the effect device. 11A is a front view showing a light-emitting display, FIG. 11B is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 11A, and FIG. 11C is a bottom view. FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the light emitting display. FIG. 13 is an enlarged perspective view showing a main part of FIG. FIG. 14 is a rear view showing the mechanism unit of the effect device. FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an operation mode of the transmission mechanism, in which (a) shows a raised position, (b) shows an intermediate position, and (c) shows a lowered position.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 to 10, the effect device 500 includes a plate-like base member 501 that is fixed to a predetermined portion of the decorative body 301 described above (in this embodiment, an upper position of the effect display device 9), A movable unit 502 movably provided on the front side of the base member 501, a drive unit 503 provided on the back side of the base member 501, for driving the movable unit 502, and the movable unit 502 and the drive unit 503 are coupled to each other. The connecting member 504 is mainly configured.

  The base member 501 includes a lower plate portion 501a having a predetermined decorative portion on the front surface, a connecting plate portion 501b connected forward from the upper end of the lower plate portion 501a, and an upper side from the front end of the connecting plate portion 501b. And an upper plate portion 501c provided with a predetermined decorative portion on the front surface. Since the light-emitting display device 800 having a predetermined front-rear width dimension is mainly disposed on the front side of the lower plate portion 501a, the decorative portion of the upper plate portion 501c is stretched forward at a position above the light-emitting display device 800. It comes out.

  The lower plate portion 501a has a substantially heart-shaped opening 543 so that the wiring of the light-emitting display device 800 can be inserted into the back side, and at a position below the opening 543 at the lower edge. Is formed with a notch 544 for avoiding interference with the connecting member 504.

  The movable unit 502 includes a light emitting display 800 made of a hollow three-dimensional object that has a heart shape when viewed from the front, and a pair of left and right decorative plates 505a and 505b that are shaped like wings. Thus, the base member 501 is supported so as to be movable up and down. The decorative plates 505a and 505b protrude from the left and right side end portions of the rear surface, and swing shafts 506 that face in the front-rear direction and are pivotally supported by shaft holes 542 (see FIG. 10) respectively formed on the left and right sides of the base member 501. have. In addition, a long hole 508 is formed in the inner end portion, and one end of the long hole 508 is linked to a recess (not shown) formed on the back surface of the light emitting display 800, and link members 507a and 507b. The other end is pivotally supported so as to be slidable in the longitudinal direction. That is, since the inner ends of the decorative plates 505a and 505b are connected to the light emitting display 800 via the link members 507a and 507b, the swing shaft 506 at the outer end according to the lifting operation of the light emitting display 800. (See FIG. 6).

  In addition, the front portion of a pair of left and right connecting rods 509 and 509 that are fitted in the connecting member 504 and face in the front-rear direction is press-fitted into the lower rear portion of the light emitting display 800, and the connecting rods 509 and 509 The rear end is press-fitted into the lower end of a first slide plate 531 constituting a drive unit 503 described later.

  On the other hand, the drive unit 503 includes a slide support plate 530 attached to the back surface of the base member 501 by a plurality of screws 530a, and a first slide plate 531 provided on the back side of the slide support plate 530 so as to be slidable in the vertical direction. A second slide plate 532 provided on the back side of the first slide plate 531 so as to be slidable in the vertical direction with respect to the first slide plate 531, and a back side of the second slide plate 532, A cover plate 538 attached to the back surface of the base member 501 by a plurality of screws 538a, a lift motor 533 attached to the back surface of the cover plate 538 and driving the movable unit 502, and a lift motor 533 protruding to the front side of the cover plate 538 A drive gear 537 fixed to the tip of the drive shaft 533a and a front surface of the cover plate 538. A support gear 536 that is rotatably supported by a rotation shaft 539 that faces in the front-rear direction and meshes with a drive gear 537, and a swing shaft 541 that has one end projecting from the back surface of the base member 501, is pivotally supported. In addition, the lift arm 534 is connected to the first slide plate 531 at the other end, and a tension spring 535 that biases the lift arm 534 upward. The detailed structure of the drive unit 503 will be described later.

  Next, the detailed structure of the light emitting display 800 will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the light emitting display 800 is a single display independent from the effect display device 9, and as shown in FIG. A decorative letter “A”, which is a predetermined figure, is formed in a substantially heart-shaped display portion 800 ′ composed of a transparent acrylic resin external lens 811 surrounded by 810 and formed into a polyhedral shape like a jewel. When the rear LED 801, the in-character LED 802, and the light guide plate LED 803 built in the light-emitting display device 800 are turned on, the display is made to emerge.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the light emitting display 800 includes a decorative case 810 that covers the outer periphery of the front surface of the light emitting display 800 from the front side of the light emitting display 800, and a polyhedral part formed mainly on the outer periphery. A resin-made external lens 811, a polyhedron portion is formed radially from the center, and a transparent acrylic resin-made internal lens 812, and the external lens 811 and the internal lens 812 are sandwiched between a decorative case 810. A holding holder 813 that holds and holds the light guide plate 814 and the diffusion plate 820 between the base case 830, and a transparent acrylic resin made of a decorative letter “A” having a light emitting portion 815 in its outline The light guide plate 814 and a plurality of light guide plate LEDs 803 that enter light into the light guide plate 814 from the light input portion 816 formed at the upper end of the light guide plate 814 are arranged in a line. A light guide plate illumination module 817 made of a substrate, a diffuser plate 820 made of a cloudy acrylic plate, diffusing incident light, and an outer shape of a decorative letter “A”, which has a bottomed box shape that opens to the front side A decorative character unit 821 having a character box 824 and having an in-character LED 802 for illuminating the interior of the decorative character “A” at a predetermined position on the bottom thereof, and a large number of backside LEDs 801 are scattered. A back substrate 825 that is formed of a substantially heart-shaped substrate and illuminates an area outside the decorative character “A”, and is provided on the rearmost side, and accommodates the back substrate 825 and the decorative character unit 821, and the fixed holder 813. And a base case 830 for fixing the light-emitting display device 800 to the game board 6 while sandwiching and holding the light guide plate 814 and the diffusion plate 820.

  In the light guide plate illumination module 817, a box-shaped cable lead-out portion 819 having a spot LED 804 provided on the front surface is provided at the center position opposite to the mounting surface on which the light guide plate LED 803 is mounted, as shown in FIG. When the spot LED 804 emits light, the spot light emitting portion 811 ′ provided on the external lens 811 emits light.

  In addition, a fitting portion 837 to which a box-shaped cable lead-out portion 819 can be fitted is provided at the upper center position of the base case 830, and the cable lead-out portion 819 is fitted into the fitting portion 837. Thus, the light guide plate illumination module 817 can be fixed to the base case 830.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the base case 830 is a substantially heart-shaped bottomed box-shaped resin case, and the base case 830 is placed at both upper and lower end positions of the game board 6. A screw fixing portion 836 for fixing the screw to is provided.

  In addition, on the bottom surface, there are formed two upper and lower columnar protrusions 832 in which screw holes for mounting and fixing the rear substrate 825 are formed. Screws are inserted from screw holes 828 formed in the rear substrate 825. By fixing, the back substrate 825 is fixed to the base case 830 with a predetermined gap from the bottom surface (see FIG. 11B).

  Further, the left and right side walls of the base case 830 are engaged with notches provided on the outer periphery of the back substrate 825, so that the back substrate 825 is guided to the columnar protrusions 832 and the back substrate 825 is moved. A cylindrical portion 831 is provided for restricting.

  Note that 834 provided on the bottom surface is an insertion port through which the connection cable 818 derived from the light guide plate illumination module 817 is inserted, and 835 is an insertion port through which the connection cable 827 derived from the back substrate 825 is inserted. 833 is a screw receiving portion of a fixing screw 809 inserted from the front side of the decorative case 810.

  A plurality of backside LEDs 801 made of chip-type LED elements are mounted on the backside substrate 825 on the front side so as to be scattered, and the backside LEDs 801 are used to shield the decorative character unit 821 from light. An area other than the inside of the character partitioned by the body 824 is illuminated.

  The decorative character unit 821 is also mounted with a plurality of in-character LEDs 802 made of chip-type LED elements at predetermined positions on the bottom surface of the character box 824, and is partitioned by the character box 824. The inside of the character is illuminated by the character LED 802. The arrangement positions and the number of the in-character LEDs 802 may be appropriately determined according to the shape of the decorative character so that the entire character is illuminated almost uniformly by the in-character LED 802.

  The back substrate 825 is provided with a mounting hole 826 through which the connection terminal 822 formed on the back surface of the decorative character unit 821 is inserted, and the connection terminal 822 is inserted into the mounting hole 826 and soldered. Thus, the decorative character unit 821 is mounted and fixed on the back substrate 825 and electrically connected via the connection terminal 822, so that the decorative character unit 821 is supplied with electric power supplied from the back substrate 825. The in-character LED 802 provided inside is turned on.

  As described above, the bottomed box-shaped decorative character unit 821 is arranged on the rear substrate 825 on which the rear LED 801 is mounted, and the inner LED 802 is provided on the bottom of the character box 824 of the decorative character unit 821, thereby Light emitted from the LED 801 is incident on the inside of the decorative character unit 821 and is prevented from being mixed with the light emitted from the LED 802 in the character, and the interior of the decorative character is illuminated only by the LED 802 in the character. The decorative character “A” by the unit 821 is displayed only by the light emission color of the LED 802 in the character.

  In this embodiment, the first light emitter that illuminates the inside of the decorative character that is the inside of the character box 824 that is the first region, and the second light emitter that illuminates the outside of the decorative character that is the second region are used as the chip. LED elements 802 and backside LEDs 801, which are the type of LED elements, are used. By using the LED elements, heat generation due to light emission can be suppressed, and many LED elements can be mounted in a small area. Although it is preferable from the viewpoint that the degree of freedom of arrangement of the LED elements can be improved, the present invention is not limited to this, and the in-character LED 802 and the back LED 801 may be LED elements other than the chip type having through-hole terminals, or A light emitting element other than a light emitting diode, for example, an electroluminescence (EL) element that emits light in a planar shape, a small light bulb, or the like is used. And it may be.

  In this embodiment, R (red), G (green), and B (blue) can emit light as chip-type LED elements of the in-character LED 802 and the back LED 801, and these R (red), G (Green) and B (blue) can emit white light simultaneously, and LED elements capable of emitting seven colors by combining colors are used. However, the LED elements may be monochromatic LED elements that can emit light only in a predetermined color.

  Further, in this embodiment, the bottomed box-shaped decorative character unit 821 is used. By doing so, the light from the back LED 801 can be incident on the inside of the decorative character through a gap or the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the decorative character unit 821 is a decorative character unit 821 ′ having only a side wall without a bottom surface, and the decorative character unit 821 on the back substrate 825 is used. The in-character LED 802 may be mounted in a region (first region) located inside ', and the back LED 801 may be provided in a region (second region) located outside the decorative character unit 821'. However, in this case, it is preferable that the light of the back LED 801 does not enter the interior of the decorative character from the joint between the decorative character unit 821 ′ and the back substrate 825.

  In the case of the configuration of the decorative character unit 821 ′, for example, instead of the light guide plate 814 of the present invention, the decorative character unit 821 ′ is used as a light guide member, and an LED is provided on the lower end surface of the decorative character unit 821 ′. However, in this case, the light emitted from the front end face of the character unit 821 ′ is diffused. In the case of the present invention, since the light guide plate 814 is provided in front of the diffusion plate 820, the contours of these decorative characters are blurred. A clear outline can be displayed by light emission.

  As shown in FIG. 11B and FIG. 12, the diffuser plate 820 and the light guide plate 814 are a decorative character unit 821 forming a first area and a back substrate 825 forming an external area of the decorative character unit 821 forming a second area. So that the light of the decorative character unit 821 and the light of the back LED 801 are appropriately diffused by the diffusion plate 820, and then the light guide plate 814 and the light guide plate. By transmitting the internal lens 812 and the external lens 811 arranged in front of 814, the transmitted light can be visually recognized on the display unit 800 ′.

  That is, the diffusion plate 820 is provided between the in-character LED 802, the back LED 801, the character box 824, and the light guide plate 814. By doing so, the in-character LED 802 and the back LED 801 are visually recognized and emit light. The display 800 can be prevented from becoming unsightly, and the light emitted from the in-character LED 802 and the back-side LED 801 is diffused, so that it is possible to reduce luminance unevenness inside the decorative character unit 821 and outside the decorative character unit 821. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the diffusion plate 820 may not be provided.

  Next, the detailed structure of the drive unit 503 will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 13 to 15, the slide support plate 530 is attached to the back surface of the base member 501 at a position facing the opening 543 at a predetermined interval with respect to the back surface. A pair of left and right guide pieces 550 extending in the up-down direction are provided upright at the center of the back surface, and the first slide plate 531 is guided in the up-down direction by the guide pieces 550. On the left and right sides of the guide piece 550, a pair of left and right slidable contact pieces 551a and 551b extending in the vertical direction are erected. These sliding contact pieces 551a and 551b are formed to have a shorter height and width than the guide piece 550, and come into contact with the front surface of the second slide plate 532 at the tip side. The frictional resistance generated during the sliding movement is reduced.

  In addition, a lower position between the pair of left and right sliding contact pieces 551a and 551b on the back surface of the base member 501 includes a pair of upper and lower cylindrical bosses having screw holes on the rear end face and a connecting piece for connecting the bosses. The vertically long first guide portions 552a and 552b are projected. Between the pair of left and right guide pieces 550 on the lower end side of the base member 501, a wiring cutout portion 553 for wiring extending from the light emitting display 800 is formed, and the guide piece 550 on the lower end side and the left and right guide pieces 550 are connected to the left and right guide pieces 550. A notch portion 554 for avoiding interference with the connecting rod 509 is formed between the sliding contact pieces 551a and 551b.

  The first slide plate 531 has a vertically long dimension substantially the same as the slide support plate 530, and the left and right width dimensions are formed in a vertically long shape having a length that fits between the pair of left and right sliding contact pieces 551a and 551b. In addition, a concave guide groove 560 into which the pair of left and right guide pieces 550 of the slide support plate 530 are fitted is extended in the vertical direction at the center position in the left and right direction on the front surface. By fitting the guide piece 550, the first slide plate 531 is slidably guided in the vertical direction with respect to the slide support plate 530.

  A vertically long wiring insertion hole 561 is formed at a substantially central position of the bottom of the guide groove 560. Below that, an L-shaped wiring retainer 562 that is substantially downward in side view and that presses the wiring inserted into the wiring notch 553 protrudes from the back side, and above it is a coupling pin that is coupled to the tip of the lifting arm 534 563 protrudes on the back side.

  On the left and right sides of the wiring insertion hole 561 on the back surface of the first slide plate 531, a vertically long second guide constituted by a pair of upper and lower cylindrical bosses having screw holes on the rear end face and connecting pieces for connecting the bosses. Portions 564a and 564b are projected. In addition, columnar bosses 565 with which the lower end of the second slide plate 532 is in contact with the lower left and right positions on the back face project toward the back face.

  The second slide plate 532 is formed to have substantially the same length in the vertical and horizontal width dimensions with respect to the slide support plate 530. A notch recess 570 is formed at the center of the upper end side, and the notch recess 570 is formed. A vertically long notch groove 571 for avoiding interference with the connecting pin 563 is formed in the center of the lower end side of the rim to the vicinity of a substantially central position in the vertical direction.

  A left and right pair of left and right first guide holes 572a and 572b into which first guide portions 552a and 552b projecting from the back surface of the base member 501 are inserted and extended in the vertical direction. Inside the pair of left and right first guide holes 572a and 572b, a pair of left and right second guide holes 573a and 573b into which second guide portions 564a and 564b projecting from the back surface of the first slide plate 531 are inserted. It extends in the vertical direction. The second guide holes 573a and 573b are shorter than the first guide holes 572a and 572b by the depth of the notch recess 570.

  In addition, a notch recess 574 for avoiding interference with the wiring is formed at the center position on the lower end side. Further, a wiring insertion hole 575 is formed at an upper position thereof, and a wiring hook 576 is further formed thereabove.

  The first slide plate 531 is disposed on the back surface of the slide support plate 530 so that the guide piece 550 is fitted in the guide groove 560, and the first guide portions 552a and 552b are first on the back surface side. The second slide plate 532 is disposed in the guide holes 572a and 572b so that the second guide portions 564a and 564b are fitted into the second guide holes 573a and 573b. Further, on the rear end surfaces of the first guide portions 552a and 552b facing the back side through the first guide holes 572a and 572b, presser plates 580a and 580b having a larger width than the first guide holes 572a and 572b are screwed. The rear end surfaces of the second guide portions 564a and 564b that are fixed by 581a and 581b and face the back side through the second guide holes 573a and 573b have a larger width than the second guide holes 573a and 573b. The plates 582a and 582b are fixed by screws 583a and 583b.

  As described above, the first slide plate 531 and the second slide plate 532 are supported to be slidable in the vertical direction with respect to the slide support plate 530, and the second slide plate 532 is supported by the first guide portions 552a and 552b. The vertical movement range is restricted, and the vertical movement range of the first slide plate 531 is restricted by the second guide portions 564a and 564b. The first slide plate 531 can move up and down within a range obtained by adding the vertical movement range of the second slide plate 532 relative to the slide support plate 530 to the vertical movement range relative to the second slide plate 532 (see FIG. 15). ).

  That is, the second slide plate 532 has a vertical direction between a first overlap position that overlaps the slide support plate 530 with respect to the slide support plate 530 and a first protrusion position that protrudes below the first overlap position. The first slide plate 531 is movably connected to the second slide plate 532, and the second overlap position overlaps the second slide plate 532 and the second overlap position protrudes downward from the second overlap position. The first slide plate 531 and the second slide plate 532 are provided so as to be movable toward the lower position by their own weights.

  The lifting arm 534 has a swing shaft hole 590 formed at one end thereof, which is provided on the back surface of the base member 501 and is fitted in the front and rear swing shaft 541 so that the connecting pin 563 can slide in the longitudinal direction. A horizontally long first connection hole 591 to be inserted is formed at the other end. In addition, a second connection hole 592 to which the driven gear 536 is connected is formed in the longitudinal direction at the center position, and the lower end of the tension spring 535 is near the left end of the second connection hole 592. It is locked. The upper end of the tension spring 535 is locked to a hook portion 597 protruding from the back surface of the base member 501.

  The driven gear 536 is provided so as to be rotatable relative to a rotation shaft 539 facing in the front-rear direction, and a connection pin 595 that is slidably fitted in the second connection hole 592 is provided on the front peripheral edge of the driven gear 536. ing. In addition, an annular flange portion 596 is formed on the front side of the gear portion, and a non-detection notch portion 596a is formed in the flange portion 596 over a range of about 90 degrees.

  Thus, the lifting arm 534 provided so as to be able to swing around one end is connected to the connecting pin 595 rotated by the driven gear 536 via the second connecting hole 592, and the circular motion of the connecting pin 595 is lifted and lowered. A link mechanism that converts the vertical movement of 534 into a vertical swing is employed. Therefore, when the connecting pin 595 is moving on the upper or lower arcuate track of the driven gear 536, the vertical movement amount is small, and the connecting pin 595 is moved on the arcuate track on the right side of the driven gear 536. When moving, the vertical movement amount is larger than when moving on the upper or lower circular arc trajectory. That is, even when the lowering speed of the connecting pin 595 increases near the intermediate position when the lifting arm 534 is lowered, the lifting arm 534 is lowered following the connecting pin 595 so that the inner circumference of the second connecting hole 592 is lowered. Since the connecting pin 595 is not separated from the surface, the light emitting display 800 is not moved up and down due to an impact generated when the connecting pin 595 comes into contact with the inner peripheral surface of the second connecting hole 592 again near the lowered position. Is prevented.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the drive unit 503 has a first connection hole 591 formed at the other end of the elevating arm 534 supported at one end on the swing shaft 541 in a state assembled to the back surface of the base member 501. Further, the connection pin 563 of the first slide plate 531 to which the movable unit 502 is attached is inserted, and the connection pin 595 is inserted into the second connection hole 592 of the lifting arm 534. Accordingly, the drive gear 537 is driven by the lift motor 533 and the driven gear 536 is rotated accordingly, and the position of the connecting pin 595 is displaced, so that the lift arm 534 swings up and down, so that the light-emitting display device 800 becomes the base. It is provided so as to be able to reciprocate up and down between an ascending position disposed on the front surface side of the member 501 and a descending position disposed at a position below the front surface of the base member 501.

  In addition, as described with reference to FIG. 12, the light-emitting display device 800 includes an LED that is an electrical component to which power is supplied from a predetermined power source via the connection cables 818 and 827. As shown in FIG. The connection cables 818 and 827 inserted into the back side of the display device 800 are wired on the opposite side of the lift arm 534 with respect to the light emitting display 800 body, thereby avoiding disconnection due to contact with the lift arm 534. be able to.

  Next, an operation mode of the rendering device 500 configured as described above will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 15 (a), in the raised position, the lifting arm 534 is held in a state inclined obliquely upward toward the right side when viewed from the back side. At this time, the connection pin 563 of the first slide plate 531 contacts the lower end edge in the first connection hole 591, the first slide plate 531 is suspended and supported by the lifting arm 534, and the connection pin 595 is connected to the second connection hole. It abuts on the upper edge of 592 and supports the lifting arm 534 from below. Further, the connection pin 595 is in contact with the left end portion of the second connection hole 592 at a position slightly shifted to the left from the position directly above the rotation shaft 539, and the counterclockwise rotation is restricted (locked). Thus, since the driven gear 536 does not rotate even when the lifting motor 533 is stopped, the lowering of the lifting arm 534 is restricted. In other words, even if some force is applied to the light emitting display 800 or the lifting arm 534, the drive shaft 533a of the lifting motor 533 does not rotate.

  More specifically, an imaginary line (see a one-dot chain line in FIG. 15A) in which the arrangement position of the connection pin 595 with respect to the second connection hole 592 passes through the rotation shaft 539 of the driven gear 536 and the connection pin 595 is the second. If the position is orthogonal to the inner peripheral surface of the connection hole 592, the movement of the connection pin 595 in the second connection hole 592, that is, the rotation of the driven gear 536 is restricted, so that the lifting arm 534 is lowered. Be regulated. Furthermore, even if the connecting pin 595 is not disposed at a position where the imaginary line is orthogonal to the inner peripheral surface of the second connecting hole 592, the connecting pin 595 contacts the end of the second connecting hole 592. Since the movement of the pin 595, that is, the rotation of the driven gear 536 is restricted, the lowering of the lifting arm 534 is restricted.

  As described above, the lowering of the lifting arm 534 is restricted by the second connecting hole 592 and the connecting pin 595, so that the light-emitting display device 800 falls by its own weight even when the excitation of the lifting motor 533 is released at the raised position. In addition, for example, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stored or transported, the light emitting display 800 may move from the raised position by applying some force such as vibration to the lifting arm 534 or the light emitting display 800. Is prevented.

  Furthermore, not only in the raised position but also in the lowered position, the connecting pin 595 is disposed at a position where the imaginary line is orthogonal to the inner peripheral surface of the second connecting hole 592 or at the end of the second connecting hole 592. Since the raising and lowering of the lifting arm 534 is restricted by this, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stored or transported, the light emitting display 800 is lowered by applying some force such as vibration to the lifting arm 534 or the light emitting display 800. It is prevented that it moves from.

  In addition, the first slide plate 531 is located at the overlapping position overlapping the back surface of the slide support plate 530, and the second slide plate 532 has the second guide portions 564a and 564b at the upper ends of the second guide holes 573a and 573b. Descent is regulated by being located in.

  The lifting arm 534 is urged upward by a tension spring 535. Specifically, the movable unit 502 including the light emitting display 800 provided on the front surface side of the base member 501, the first slide plate 531, the second slide plate 532, and the tip ends of the elevating arms 534 provided on the back surface side, The upward force F1 applied to the movable unit 502 by the tension spring 535 is set to be smaller than the downward force F2 applied to the tension spring 535 by the weight of all the members including (F1 <F2).

  That is, since the downward force F2 applied to the movable unit 502 is smaller than the upward force F1 applied to the tension spring 535, the light emitting display device 800 is prevented from rising due to the biasing force of the tension spring 535. . Even in the raised position, the tension spring 535 is not completely contracted and a slight contraction force is left, so that an urging force is exerted even when the tension spring 535 is placed in the raised position. Since the load applied to 595 is slightly reduced, the load applied to the lift motor 533 when the lift arm 534 is rotated can be reduced.

  In the ascending position, a non-detection notch 596a is disposed at a position facing the elevation sensor 90, and a position where the flange 596 is not detected is an initial position. In addition, a stepping motor is used as the lifting motor 533, and the production control microcomputer specifies the rotation angle of the driven gear 536 based on the ascending position (initial position) and the number of steps from the ascending position. . Therefore, for example, when the driven gear 536 is rotated about 180 degrees from the raised position, the movable unit 502 is stopped at the lowered position by performing control to stop the rotation.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 15B, when the driven gear 536 starts to rotate clockwise as viewed from the back by the elevating motor 533, the connecting pin 595 is slightly raised to a position immediately above the rotation shaft 539. Go over the top and start descending. Along with this, the tip of the lifting arm 534 rotates around the swing shaft 541 and begins to descend. As a result, the tension spring 535 is pulled downward by the elevating arm 534, so that the biasing force of the spring increases. However, the downward force F2 applied to the tension spring 535 is applied to the movable unit 502 by the tension spring 535. Since the upward force F1 is smaller, the downward force F2 applied to the tension spring 535 and the upward force F1 applied to the movable unit 502 are not balanced in the middle of lowering, so that the connection pin 563 is always connected to the first connection hole. The state where the lower end edge of 591 is biased downward continues.

  The lift motor 533 formed of a stepping motor has a torque necessary to raise and lower the movable unit 502. Therefore, when the lowering motor 533 is lowered, the movable unit 502 falls at a stretch under the load of the movable unit 502. Never do.

  Further, when lowering, after the connecting pin 595 has moved over the position directly above the rotation shaft 539, the supply of power to the lifting motor 533 is stopped, so that the movable unit 502 is dropped at a stroke by its own weight. In such a case, the tension spring 535 suppresses the lowering speed and reduces the impact at the lowering position.

  Further, as the elevating arm 534 is lowered, the first slide plate 531 and the second slide plate 532 are lowered with respect to the slide support plate 530 by their own weight. When the first guide portions 552a and 552b are positioned at the upper ends of the first guide holes 572a and 572b, the lowering of only the first slide plate 531 is restricted and only the second slide plate 532 continues to be lowered.

  In this state, since the first slide plate 531 is suspended by the slide support plate 530, the load of the first slide plate 531 is not applied to the lifting arm 534, and only the load of the second slide plate 532 is applied. Will be added.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 15C, when the second guide portions 564a and 564b of the first slide plate 531 are positioned at the lower ends of the second guide holes 573a and 573b, the lift arm 534 becomes the lower limit and becomes the lowered position. .

  When the tension spring 535 is pulled downward by the elevating arm 534, the urging force also becomes the maximum value, and the downward force F2 applied to the tension spring 535 even at the lowered position where the urging force becomes the maximum value in this way. On the other hand, since the upward force F1 applied to the movable unit 502 by the tension spring 535 is smaller, for example, when the lifting motor 533 is stopped at the lowered position, the light-emitting display device 800 is moved by the biasing force of the tension spring 535. Lifting from the lowered position is prevented.

  That is, an upward force F1 applied to the movable unit 502 by the tension spring 535 with respect to a downward force F2 applied to the tension spring 535 at a lowered position where the urging force is maximized by being pulled downward by the lifting arm 534. For example, the relationship of F1 <F2 does not change even at an intermediate position or an ascending position, and there is no play section (see the conventional example in FIG. 26) in which F1 and F2 are balanced during ascent and descent. The lifting operation is prevented from temporarily stopping.

  In order to raise the light emitting display 800 from the lowered position, the driven gear 536 may be reversely driven by the lifting motor 533. In this case, when the connection pin 563 rises with the rotation of the lifting arm 534, the first slide plate 531 is raised by coming into contact with the upper end edge of the first connection hole 591. At this time, the second slide plate 532 is not raised, and the second slide plate 532 is raised by the first slide plate 531 when the second guide portions 564a and 564b come into contact with the upper ends of the second guide holes 573a and 573b. (See FIG. 15B). When the first guide portions 552a and 552b come into contact with the lower ends of the first guide holes 572a and 572b, the upward movement of the elevating arm 534 is restricted.

  As described above, an upward biasing force is applied to the light-emitting display device 800 by the tension spring 535, so that the load applied to the lifting motor 533 when the light-emitting display device 800 is raised can be reduced. Even in the lowered position where the upward biasing force F1 applied to the light-emitting display device 800 becomes the largest, it is set to be smaller than the downward force F2 applied to the tension spring 535 due to the weight of the light-emitting display device 800. The light emitting display 800 is always lowered against the upward urging force F <b> 1 by the tension spring 535 within the raising / lowering range between the rising position and the lowering position.

  That is, when the upward biasing force F1 and the downward force F2 are balanced in the course of lifting, for example, the driving of the first connecting hole 591 (driving side member) of the lifting arm 534 is connected to the connecting pin 563 (movable side) of the first slide plate 531. Ascending / descending operation is temporarily caused by the presence of an idle section that is not transmitted to the member) or an idle section where the drive of the connecting pin 595 (driving side member) of the driven gear 536 is not transmitted to the second connecting hole 592 (movable side member) of the lifting arm 534. Since the player does not stop automatically, the player does not feel uncomfortable.

  Further, in this embodiment, the link mechanism includes a lifting arm 534 as a link member supported so as to be swingable in the vertical direction with one end as a center, and a light emitting display device 800 is provided at the other end of the lifting arm 534. By being connected and adopting a link mechanism as a transmission mechanism, the moving range of the light-emitting display device 800 can be lengthened.

  In the present embodiment, the play provided in the connecting portion between the first connecting hole 591 and the connecting pin 563 and the connecting pin 595 and the second connecting hole 592 has been described, but other examples include a driven gear 536 and a drive gear 537. You may consider the play etc. which are provided between the blade parts.

  Further, the light emitting display 800 has an LED as an electrical component to which power is supplied from a predetermined power source via the connection cables 818 and 827. As shown in FIG. 14, the connection cables 818 and 827 are light emitting displays. Wiring on the opposite side of the lifting arm 534 with respect to 800 prevents the lifting and lowering of the lifting arm 534 from being hindered by the connection cables 818 and 827 and temporarily preventing the lifting and lowering operation of the light-emitting display device 800 from stopping. In addition, disconnection due to contact of the connection cables 818 and 827 with the lifting arm 534 can be avoided.

  The guide means for moving and guiding the light-emitting display device 800 between the raised position and the lowered position is a first slide plate 531 and a second slide plate which are a plurality of guide members connected to each other so as to be relatively movable in the vertical direction. The first slide plate 531 and the second slide plate 532 are fixed to the second slide plate 532 located on one end side in the extended state and are located on the other end side. Since the light-emitting display device 800 is provided on the first slide plate 531, the first slide plate 531 and the second slide plate 532 expand and contract with the movement of the light-emitting display device 800, so Since the light-emitting display device 800 can be guided without previously extending the two slide plates 532 between the raised position and the lowered position, the first slide plate 53 is in the raised position or the lowered position. , Never second slide plate 532 is in the way.

  Further, by guiding the light emitting display 800 by the first slide plate 531 and the second slide plate 532, for example, when the light emitting display 800 is raised at the lowered position shown in FIG. The load on the movable unit 502 including the light-emitting display device 800 and the first slide plate 531 is applied, but the load on the second slide plate 532 is not applied, so the burden on the motor can be reduced.

  Further, the attachment position of the tension spring 535 is not limited to the one described in this embodiment. For example, by changing the attachment position to the lifting arm 534 in the longitudinal direction of the lifting arm 534, the biasing force by the spring can be reduced. You may make it change in each position.

  Further, in this embodiment, the tension spring 535 is applied as a member for applying an upward biasing force that biases the light emitting display 800 upward. However, for example, as shown in FIG. The biasing may be performed from the lower side of 534 upward.

  In this case, the urging force by the push spring 535A is maximized at the lowered position, but the relationship of F1 <F2 does not change between the raised position and the lowered position, so that the same action and effect as the tension spring 535 can be obtained. it can.

  In this embodiment, a link mechanism that converts the driving force of the elevating motor 533 into the swinging force of the elevating arm 534 that elevates the light emitting display 800 is configured. However, the driving force of the elevating motor 533 is transmitted to emit light. A transmission mechanism other than the link mechanism may be applied as long as the display device 800 can be moved up and down.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 17, a pinion gear 600 is meshed with a driven gear 536 that meshes with a drive gear 537, and a linear rack gear 601 that meshes with the pinion gear 600 is extended in the vertical direction, so that the light emitting display A gear member 602 with 800 attached to the front side is provided so as to be able to move up and down, and the transmission mechanism may be configured by the drive gear 537, the driven gear 536, the pinion gear 600, and the rack gear 601 in this way.

  Even in this case, the urging force by the tension spring 535B is maximized in the lowered position, but the relationship of F1 <F2 does not change between the raised position and the lowered position, so the same action and effect as the tension spring 535 is obtained. Can be obtained.

  Further, when the transmission mechanism is a gear member, play (so-called backlash) is provided between the gear teeth including the drive gear 537, the driven gear 536, the pinion gear 600, and the rack gear 601, but the light emitting display 800 is lowered. When the light emitting display 800 is disposed at the position, the light emitting display 800 is prevented from being lifted by the biasing force of the tension spring 535B.

  Next, FIG. 18A shows a configuration example of various effect control patterns. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 18A, the effect control pattern includes, for example, an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, lift control data, hold display position change control. Consists of process data, which is control data for controlling various performance operations such as data and end codes. The contents of various performance controls, the hold display position change flag, the timing of switching the performance control, etc. in time series Should be set.

  The effect control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) to be compared with an effect control process timer value that is a stored value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 shown in FIG. A determination value corresponding to the execution time (production time) of the production operation is set in advance. In place of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 31, or a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control CPU 120. The data indicating the switching timing of effect control or the like may be set corresponding to predetermined control content or processing content.

  The display control data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image in the display area of the effect display device 9 such as data indicating the change mode of each decorative pattern during variable display of the decorative symbol. That is, the display control data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the effect display device 9. The audio control data includes data indicating an audio output mode from the speaker 27, such as data indicating an output mode of a sound effect or the like that is interlocked with the variable display operation of the decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol. That is, the audio control data is data that specifies an audio output operation from the speaker 27. The lamp control data includes data indicating the lighting operation mode of the light emitter, such as a decorative LED. That is, the lamp control data is data for designating the lighting operation of the light emitter.

  The elevation control data only needs to include data capable of operating the light emitting display 800 such as data designating the drive control content of the elevation motor 533 that operates the light emission display 800.

  The hold display position change flag control data only needs to include data for instructing to set or reset the hold display position change flag. For example, the hold display position change flag control for instructing the set of the hold display position change flag. The data is included in the process data immediately before the light emitting display 800 is operated by the elevation control data and the process data at the time when the operation valid period for effectively detecting the operation of the trigger button 34B and the push button 34C is started. Thus, the first reserved memory number display area 5D and the second reserved memory number display area 5U immediately before the light emitting display 800 operates or when the operation of the trigger button 34B or the push button 34C is validated. The display position of is changed.

  Note that these control data do not have to be included in all the effect control patterns, but an effect control pattern including a part of the control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be. Further, in the plural types of process data included in the effect control pattern, the types of control data constituting each process data may be different according to the contents of the effect operation executed at each timing. In other words, some process data includes all of the display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, lift control data, and hold display position change flag control data. There may also be process data consisting of Further, for example, in the case of providing other movable members included in the effect accessory in addition to the light emitting display 800, in addition to the elevation control data, other movable member control data indicating the operation mode of the movable member is included. Various control data may be included.

  FIG. 18B shows various rendering operations executed according to the content of the rendering control pattern. The production control CPU 120 determines the control content of the production operation according to various control data included in the production control pattern. For example, when the effect control process timer value matches one of the effect control process timer determination values, the decorative design is displayed in a manner specified by the display control data associated with the effect control process timer determination value, and the character Control is performed to display effect images such as images and background images in the display area of the effect display device 9. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speaker 27 in a mode specified by the voice control data, and control for blinking a light emitter such as the decoration LED 25a is performed in a mode specified by the lamp control data, and the operation detection control data is used. In the specified operation valid period, control is performed to determine the contents of the effect by accepting operations on the operation rod 34A, trigger button 34B or push button 34C of the stick controller 34, and the lift motor 533 is controlled in a manner specified by the lift control data. While driving, the light emitting display 800 is controlled to move up and down, and the hold display position change flag is set or reset according to the designation of the hold display position change flag control data. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) may be set as data corresponding to a production component that does not become a control target even though it corresponds to the production control process timer determination value.

  The effect control CPU 120 sets the effect control pattern based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, for example, when starting variable display of decorative symbols. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, the pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the corresponding effect control pattern is configured. The storage address of the pattern data in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the reading position of the storage data in the ROM 121 may be designated. After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer judgment values. If they match, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data Control. In this way, the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect devices (the effect display device 9, the speaker 27, the light-emitting display device 800, and the like in accordance with the contents of process data # 1 to process data #n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the effect control pattern. The control of the light emitting body such as the decoration LED 25a is advanced. In each process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n and voice control data # 1 to voice control associated with production control process timer determination values # 1 to #n are provided. Data #n, lamp control data # 1 to lamp control data #n, operation detection control data # 1 to operation detection control data #n, lift control data # 1 to lift control data #n, hold display position change flag control data are The control contents of the rendering operation in the rendering device are shown, and the rendering control execution data # 1 to the rendering control execution data #n for designating the rendering control are configured.

  A command according to the production control pattern thus set is output from the production control CPU 120 to the display control unit, the audio control board 70, the lifting motor 533, and the like. In the display control unit that has received a command from the CPU 120 for effect control, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like develops the image data indicated by the command by reading it from an image data memory such as CGROM and temporarily storing it in the VRAM. Further, in the voice control board 70 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesis IC reads the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores it in the voice RAM or the like. . In addition, the lifting motor 533 that has received a command (drive signal) from the CPU 120 for effect control operates the light emitting display 800 to open and close the display area of the effect display device 9.

  In the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 80 shown in FIG. 3, for example, an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 19 is used as an area for holding various data used for controlling the hold display and the effect operation. Is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 19 includes a special figure holding storage unit 195, an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit. 194.

  In the special figure storage unit 195, the first number in the passage (entrance) of the game ball is associated with the reservation number in the order of winning (game ball detection order) to the first start winning port or the second start winning port. A value (0 (no winning), 1) corresponding to the winning determination result designation command transmitted from the main board 31 when the winning effect determining process is performed based on the establishment of the starting condition or the second starting condition. (With a prize), 2 (notice object, out of date), 4 (notice object, hit)) are stored for each of the first special figure and the second special figure. In this way, the data stored in the special figure storage unit 195 is displayed in the first reserved memory number display area 5D and the second reserved memory number display area 5U, and the display of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number and the display of the hold notice. (See FIG. 22). It should be noted that an area in which a value corresponding to the winning determination result designation command for the first special figure is stored is a first holding storage unit, and a value corresponding to the winning determination result designation command for the second special figure is stored. This area may be referred to as a second reserved storage unit.

  In the effect control flag setting unit 191, for example, an effect operation state such as an effect image display state on the display screen of the effect display device 9, a display state of the hold storage display, an effect control command transmitted from the main board 31, or the like A plurality of types of flags that can be updated are provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state for each of the plurality of types of flags.

  The effect control timer setting unit 192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as an effect image display operation on the display screen of the effect display device 9. For example, the production control timer setting unit 192 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The effect control counter setting unit 193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the production control counter setting unit 193 stores data indicating the count value in each of the multiple types of counters. As an example, the effect control counter setting unit 193 is provided with a random counter for counting part or all of numerical data indicating random values (effect random numbers) used for controlling the progress of the effect operation. Just do it.

  The effect control buffer setting unit 194 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 194 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  The display control unit mounted on the effect control board 80 shown in FIG. 3 determines the control content of the display operation in the effect display device 9 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit is configured to execute various effect displays such as a variable display of decorative symbols and an effect display in a reach effect by determining a switching timing of effect images to be displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9. The first hold memory number and the second hold memory number are displayed in the first hold memory number display area 5D and the second hold memory number display area 5U by the control and the hold display instruction or the hold non-display instruction from the control 120 for effect control or Control to hide. The display control unit may be configured to include a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (VideoRAM), an LCD drive circuit, and the like.

  The I / O mounted on the effect control board 80 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted from the main board 31 or the like, or an operation detection transmitted from the trigger sensor 35A, the push sensor 35B, the tilt direction sensor unit 32, and the elevation sensor 90. An input port for capturing various signals such as signals and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 80 are configured. For example, from an I / O output port, a video signal transmitted to the effect display device 9, a command transmitted to the audio control board 70 (sound effect signal), and a command transmitted to the lamp driver board 35 (Electric decoration signal), transmitted to the lift motor 533, and a command (drive signal) is output.

  For example, an input / output driver, a voice synthesis IC, a voice data ROM, an amplifier circuit, a volume, and the like are mounted on the voice control board 70. As an example, in the voice control board 70, the sound number data indicated in the sound effect signal transmitted from the effect control board 80 is input to the voice synthesis IC via the input / output driver. The voice synthesis IC generates voice and sound effects corresponding to the sound number data and outputs them to the amplifier circuit. The amplifier circuit outputs to the speaker 27 an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume. The voice data ROM stores control data corresponding to the sound number data, and the voice synthesis IC reads out the control data corresponding to the sound number data to generate voice and sound effects. The data stored in the audio data ROM may be composed of data indicating the output mode of audio and sound effects in a predetermined period in time series.

  For example, an input / output driver and a lamp driver are mounted on the lamp driver board 35. As an example, in the lamp driver board 35, the electrical signal transmitted from the effect control board 80 is input to the lamp driver via the input / output driver. The lamp driver amplifies the electrical decoration signal and supplies it to the decoration LED 25a and the like.

  Here, the lift position initial stage that is executed when a power-on designation command transmitted from the main board 31 in response to power-on or a power-out restoration designation command transmitted from the main board 31 in response to a power failure recovery is received. The conversion process will be described below.

  In the lift position initialization process, the effect control CPU 120 first outputs a predetermined check operation drive signal set in advance to the lift motor 533, thereby performing a predetermined operation for checking the operation of the lift sensor 90, For example, after moving from the rising position, which is the initial position, by a predetermined amount and then returning to the initial position again, the light emitting display device 800 is not detected by the lift sensor 90 when moved from the initial position. When it is moved to the initial position (upward position), it is confirmed whether or not the lift sensor 90 is operating satisfactorily by confirming that the light emitting display 800 is detected by the lift sensor 90 ( Step S680).

  If the lift sensor 90 is not operating well (No in step S681), the process proceeds to step S688, and an error code that can specify that the lift sensor 90 is defective is displayed on the image display device. The failure of these elevating sensors 90 prevents the player from seeing the hold display invisible by the light emitting display 800 because the light emitting display 800 is not in the predetermined raised position. In order to do this, the hold display prohibition flag is set so that the special figure hold memory number is not displayed in the first hold memory number display area 5D and the second hold memory number display area 5U, and the lift position initialization process is terminated. .

  If the lift sensor 90 is operating well, it is determined as Yes in step S681 and the process proceeds to step S682. After the initial value 0 is set for the number of retries, both the lift sensor 90 emits light. It is determined whether or not the display device 800 is being detected, that is, whether or not both the light emitting display devices 800 are stopped at the rising position, which is the initial position (step S683).

  In the determination, if both the light-emitting indicators 800 are stopped at the raised position, which is the initial position, the process proceeds to step S687, and if the hold display prohibition flag is set, the set hold display prohibition flag is set. While resetting and completing the lift position initialization process, if any one of the light-emitting indicators 800 is not stopped at the lift position, which is the initial position, the process proceeds to step S684, where the number of retries has reached 3. Determine whether or not.

  If the number of retries has not reached 3, 1 is added to the number of retries (step S685), and then the initial position direction with respect to the lift motor 533 corresponding to the lift sensor 90 that does not detect the light emitting display 800 is detected. After a drive signal having a predetermined number of steps exceeding the number of steps movable in the (storage direction) is output and operated in the initial position direction (storage direction) (step S686), the process returns to step S683 to display the light emission. By determining whether or not the device 800 is stopped at the rising position, which is the initial position, the operation toward the initial position direction (storage direction) is performed a maximum of three times.

  If it is determined that both of the light emitting displays 800 have not stopped at the rising position, which is the initial position, even if the number of retries reaches 3, that is, if it is determined Yes in step S684, step S688 is performed. Then, an error code that can specify that the light-emitting display device 800 is not stored well is displayed on the effect display device 9, and the light-emitting display device 800 is stored well at a predetermined ascending position that is the initial position. In order to prevent a situation in which the player cannot see the hold display from the light-emitting display device 800 due to the absence, the hold display prohibition flag is set and the first hold memory number display area 5D is set. In addition, the elevating position initialization process is terminated such that the special figure reserved memory number is not displayed in the second reserved memory number display area 5U.

  In other words, in this embodiment, when the power-on designation command is transmitted from the main board 31 when the power is newly turned on, and when the power failure is recovered after the power failure occurs. In any case where the power failure recovery designation command is transmitted from the substrate 31, the lift position initialization process is performed to determine whether or not the light-emitting display device 800 is correctly stored at the initial position, and at the initial position. If it is not stored correctly, the hold display prohibition flag is set so that the special hold storage number is not displayed in the first hold memory number display area 5D and the second hold memory number display area 5U. It is possible to prevent misidentification or the like due to the memory display.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the effect control process. In this effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 executes the hold storage display control process of step S169 shown in FIG. 22A every time and sets the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191. In response, one of the following processes in steps S170 to S177 is selected and executed.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. In this variable display start waiting process, whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the effect display device 9 based on whether or not the first variation start command or the second variation start command from the main board 31 is received. The process etc. which determine are included.

  The variable display effect setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This effect setting process during variable display corresponds to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b. In order to perform variable display of symbols and other various effects, it includes a process of determining a fixed decorative symbol and various effect control patterns according to the variation pattern of special symbols and the type of display result.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 reads various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192, and displays the decorative pattern. Processing for performing various effects control during variable display is included. After performing such effect control, for example, when an end code indicating the end of variable display of decorative symbols is read from the symbol variation control pattern, or when a decorative symbol stop command transmitted from the main board 31 is received. Correspondingly, the finalized decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped manner. When the final decorative design is displayed in response to the end code being read from the design variation control pattern, the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed. Even if it does not depend on the production control command from the main board 31, it is possible to determine and display the variable display result by autonomously deriving and displaying the determined decorative pattern on the production control board 80 side. When the finalized decorative symbol is displayed as a complete stop, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special chart waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 31 has been received. When the hit start designation command is received and the hit start designation command designates the start of the big hit gaming state, the value of the production process flag is “6” corresponding to the big hit middle production process. Update to On the other hand, when the hit start designation command is received and the hit start designation command designates the start of the small hit gaming state, the value of the production process flag is a value corresponding to the small hit medium production process. To “4”. When the production control process timer times out without receiving a hit start designation command, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “lost”, and the value of the production process flag is the initial value. Update to “0”.

  The small hitting effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this small hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the small hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content in the display area of the effect display device 9. Or by outputting a sound or sound effect from the speaker 27 by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 70, or a decoration LED 25a or a decoration LED by outputting a command (electric decoration signal) to the lamp driver board 35 Various effect controls are executed in the small hit gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing. In the small hit effect processing, for example, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5” which is a value corresponding to the small hit end effect in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 31. .

  The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit gaming state, etc., and displays an effect image based on the set contents in the display area of the effect display device 9. Or by outputting a sound or sound effect from the speaker 27 by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 70, or a decoration LED 25a or a decoration LED by outputting a command (electric decoration signal) to the lamp driver board 35 Various effect controls such as turning on / off / flashing are executed at the end of the small hit gaming state. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  The big hit effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the jackpot gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set contents in the display area of the effect display device 9. Or, by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 70, sound and sound effects are output from the speaker 27, and a decoration LED 25a and a decoration LED are turned on by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp driver board 35. Various effect control in the big hit gaming state such as / light extinction / flashing is executed. In the big hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 31, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “7” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect processing.

  The ending effect process in step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state, for example, and displays an effect image based on the set contents in the display area of the effect display device 9. The voice or sound effect is output from the speaker 27 by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 70, and the decoration LED 25a or the decoration LED is turned on / off by outputting a command (electric decoration signal) to the lamp driver board 35. Various effect controls such as turning off / flashing are performed at the end of the big hit gaming state. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  Here, the hold memory display control process performed in step S169 will be described with reference to FIG. 22. In the hold memory display control process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether the hold display position change flag is set. (Step S920).

  When the hold display position change flag is set, the production control CPU 120 outputs a hold display position change instruction to the display control unit, whereby the first hold memory number display area 5D and the second hold memory number display area. The position of 5U is changed (step S921). Then, the production control CPU 120 outputs a hold display instruction including data of each hold number read from the first hold storage unit and the second hold storage unit to the display control unit, so that the first after the display position is changed. In the reserved memory number display area 5D and the second reserved memory number display area 5U, the reserved memory display corresponding to the data in the first reserved memory unit and the second reserved memory unit is performed (step S924).

  If the hold display position change flag is not set, it is determined whether the hold display prohibition flag is set (step S922). In the case where the hold display prohibition flag is set, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a hold non-display instruction to the display control unit, and thereby in the first hold memory number display area 5D and the second hold memory number display area 5U. On the other hand, the process is terminated with the display of the stored memory number hidden (step S923). On the other hand, when neither the held display prohibition flag nor the held display position change flag is set, the effect control CPU 120 includes the first reserved storage unit, By outputting a hold display instruction including data of each hold number read from the second hold storage unit to the display control unit, the first hold memory number display area 5D and the second hold memory number display area 5U (in addition, the display position) Is not changed.), The reserved storage display according to the data of the first reserved storage unit and the second reserved storage unit is performed ( Step S924).

  That is, as will be described later, the hold display position change flag is set when an opening / closing effect of the light emitting display 800 is performed, or when an instruction operation for the trigger button 34B or an instruction operation for the push button 34C is validated. Thus, the positions of the first reserved memory number display area 5D and the second reserved memory number display area 5U are changed.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control command process. In the effect control command process, the effect control CPU 120 first specifies the type of the read effect control execution data (step S721). At this time, it is specified which of the display control data, the sound control data, the lamp control data, the operation detection control data, the elevation control data, and the hold display position change flag control data included in the production control execution data is the control data. It only has to be done.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the specified effect control execution data is display control data (step S722). At this time, if it is determined that it is display control data (step S722; Yes), a setting for sending a display control command designated by the display control data to the VDP or the like of the display control unit is performed ( Step S723).

  When it is determined in step S722 that the display control data is not (step S722; No), after executing the process of step S723, it is determined whether or not the specified effect control execution data is audio control data. (Step S724). At this time, if it is determined that the data is voice control data (step S724; Yes), a sound effect signal corresponding to the sound number data designated by the voice control data is sent to the voice control board 70. Setting is performed (step S725).

  When it is determined in step S724 that the data is not voice control data (step S724; No), after executing the process of step S725, it is determined whether or not the specified effect control execution data is lamp control data. (Step S726). At this time, if it is determined that the data is lamp control data (step S726; Yes), a setting is made to send an illumination signal designated by the lamp control data to the lamp driver board 35 (step S727). ).

  When it is determined in step S726 that the data is not lamp control data (step S726; No), after executing the process of step S727, it is determined whether or not the specified effect control execution data is operation detection control data. Determination is made (step S728).

  At this time, when it is determined that it is not operation detection control data (step S728; No), or after the process of step S735 is executed, it is determined whether or not the specified effect control execution data is the elevation control data. Determination is made (step S736). At this time, if it is determined that the data is elevation control data (step S736; Yes), a setting is made to output a drive signal specified by the elevation control data to the elevation motor 533 specified by the elevation control data. This is performed (step S737).

  In addition, when it is determined in step S736 that it is not lift control data (step S736; No), or after the process of step S737 is executed, the specified effect control execution data is held display position change flag control data. It is determined whether or not (step S738). At this time, if it is determined that it is the hold display position change flag control data (step S738; Yes), the hold display position change flag is set or reset by the hold display position change flag control data (step S739). ), The effect control command process is terminated.

  If it is determined that the operation detection control data is determined in the determination in step S728 (step S728; Yes), based on the operation detection control data, a predetermined instruction operation (for example, pressing down) on the push button 34C by the player is performed. (Operation etc.) is detected effectively, and it is determined whether or not it is a push button effective detection period which is a period in which the effect operation can be switched according to the detection result (step S729). For example, in the notice effect that is classified as single push button CBY1 or push button repeated CBY2, push until a predetermined time elapses after the effect image prompting the operation of the push button 34C is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9. What is necessary is just to prescribe | regulate by the operation detection control data matched with the predetermined | prescribed effect control process timer determination value so that it may become a button effective detection period.

  When it is determined in step S729 that it is the push button valid detection period (step S729; Yes), the player's instruction operation on the trigger button 34B provided on the stick controller 34 is limited so as not to be detected. Detection limit setting is performed (step S730). For example, in the process of step S730, it is only necessary to limit the instruction operation to the trigger button 34B from being detected by stopping the operation of the trigger sensor 35A that detects the instruction operation to the trigger button 34B. Or you may restrict | limit detection of instruction | indication operation by controlling not to check the operation detection signal transmitted from 35 A of trigger sensors. Further, when the instruction operation for the trigger button 34B is restricted so as not to be detected, the tilt operation for the operation rod 34A of the stick controller 34 may be restricted so as not to be detected.

  Subsequent to the process of step S730, after performing the effect control based on the detection result of the instruction operation on the push button 34C (step S731), the effect control command process is terminated. For example, in the process of step S731, it is determined whether a predetermined instruction operation (for example, a pressing operation) on the push button 34C is detected based on an operation detection signal transmitted from the push sensor 35B to the effect control board 80. To do. And when instruction operation with respect to push button 34C is detected, the setting for changing the production content etc. should just be performed according to the detection result. Even in the push button valid detection period, when the player's instruction operation on the trigger button 34B is detected, the setting for changing the content of the production or the like may be performed according to the detection result. Good. In this case, when an instruction operation on the trigger button 34B is detected, the effect content may be changed in the same manner as when an instruction operation on the push button 34C is detected, or when an instruction operation on the push button 34C is detected. The contents of the presentation may be changed in a different manner.

  When it is determined in step S729 that it is not the push button effective detection period (step S729; No), based on the operation detection control data, the player tilts the operation rod 34A of the stick controller 34 or the trigger button 34B. A predetermined instruction operation (for example, a push-pull operation) is effectively detected, and it is determined whether or not it is a stick controller effective detection period that is a period in which the rendering operation can be switched according to the detection result (step S732). . For example, in a notice effect classified as single trigger button CBY3 or trigger button repeated CBY4, an effect image that prompts the operation of the operation rod 34A of the stick controller 34 or the trigger button 34B is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9. What is necessary is just to prescribe | regulate beforehand by the operation detection control data matched with the predetermined | prescribed effect control process timer determination value so that it may be set as the stick controller effective detection period until predetermined time passes.

  If it is determined in step S732 that it is the stick controller effective detection period (step S732; Yes), detection limit setting is performed to limit the player's instruction operation to the push button 34C so as not to be detected (step S732). S733). For example, in the process of step S733, it is only necessary to limit the instruction operation for the push button 34C from being detected by stopping the operation of the push sensor 35B that detects the instruction operation for the push button 34C. Or you may restrict | limit detection of instruction | indication operation by restrict | limiting not to check the operation detection signal transmitted from push sensor 35B.

  Subsequent to the process of step S733, the effect control based on the detection result of the instruction operation on the trigger button 34B is executed (step S734), and the effect control command process is terminated. For example, in the process of step S734, it is determined whether or not a predetermined instruction operation (for example, a push-pull operation) for the trigger button 34B is detected based on an operation detection signal transmitted from the trigger sensor 35A to the effect control board 80. judge. Further, based on an operation detection signal transmitted from the tilt direction sensor unit 32 to the effect control board 80, it is determined whether or not a tilt operation on the operation rod 34A of the stick controller 34 has been detected. Then, when a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod 34A or an instruction operation with respect to the trigger button 34B is detected, a setting for changing the contents of the production may be performed according to the detection result. Even in the trigger button valid detection period, when a player's instruction operation on the push button 34C is detected, a setting for changing the content of the effect or the like may be performed according to the detection result. Good. In this case, when an instruction operation on the push button 34C is detected, the effect content may be changed in the same manner as when an instruction operation on the trigger button 34B is detected, or when an instruction operation on the trigger button 34B is detected. The contents of the presentation may be changed in a different manner.

  If it is determined in step S732 that it is not the stick controller valid detection period (step S732; No), other operation detection control based on the operation detection control data is performed (step S735), and the effect control command processing is performed. finish. For example, in the process of step S735, based on the operation detection control data, the push button effective detection period and the stick controller effective detection period are terminated, and a setting for limiting the instruction operation or the like by the player from being detected thereafter is set. Can be done.

  Here, a specific example of the effect performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment controlled as described above will be described with reference to FIGS. 24 and 25, the display screen of the effect display device 9 transitions in the order of (a), (b), (c), (d)...

  FIG. 24 shows an effect form in the case of super reach after three quasi-continuations. First, before the decorative symbol variable display, as shown in FIG. 24 (a), in the first reserved memory number display area 5D, the first reserved memory number display area 5D that is the next variable display target is displayed. Has been.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 24B, the hold storage display that is the target of the current variable display is consumed (erased), the number of the hold storage display decreases, and variable display is started. Note that, by erasing these reserved storage displays, the reserved storage display displayed on the right side is sequentially shifted leftward as shown in FIG.

  When the decorative display variable display is started, for example, a variable display character or the like may be displayed to notify the possibility of becoming a pseudo-ream.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 24B, for example, “5”, which is the left symbol of the pseudo consecutive chance determined from the pseudo consecutive chances, is displayed in the left display area 5L, for example, “6”, which is the right symbol. Is displayed as a temporary stop in the right display area 5R, and it is a chance that the temporary stop symbol of “5”, “5”, “6”, which is one of the chances, will become a quasi-ream 24 (d), the chance symbol “5”, “5”, “6” is displayed by temporarily stopping the middle symbol “5”, for example, in the middle display area 5C, as shown in FIG. Is temporarily displayed.

  When the first variable display is started again after the temporary stop, the light-emitting display device 800 moves up and down slightly at the upper position of the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG.

  When the light-emitting display device 800 operates in this way, as shown in FIG. 24 (e), the effect display device 9 is displayed together with the temporary stop symbols “5”, “5”, and “6” that are chances. The display of the reserved memory displayed in the display area (the first reserved memory number display area 5D) becomes invisible to the player by the operation of the light-emitting indicator 800, and the player recognizes how many reserved memories are displayed. Can not be made. Therefore, the positions of the first reserved memory number display area 5D and the second reserved memory number display area 5U are changed to positions that are not hidden by the light emitting display 800 (positions that do not overlap with the movable range of the light emitting display 800). In this embodiment, the position of the first reserved memory number display area 5D provided in the display area below the effect display device 9 is changed to the display area on the left side of the effect display device 9, and the display above the effect display device 9 is displayed. The position of the second reserved memory number display area 5U provided in the area is changed to the display area on the right side of the effect display device 9.

  In this embodiment, not only the position of the first reserved memory number display area 5D but also the second hold provided in the display area above the effect display device 9 that is not hidden by the light emitting display 800. The position of the memory number display area 5U is also changed. This is to prevent the reserved memory display in the second reserved memory number display area 5U from being mistaken for the reserved memory display in the first reserved memory number display area 5D hidden by the light emitting display 800. is there. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when only the light emitting display 800 is operated, only the position of the first reserved storage number display area 5D hidden by the light emitting display 800 is changed. You may do it. In this case, changing only the position of the first reserved memory number display area 5D can be a notice for the operation of the light emitting display 800.

  In the period when the positions of the first reserved memory number display area 5D and the second reserved memory number display area 5U are changed, there is a start prize at the first start prize opening or the second start prize opening, and the reserved memory number. In the case where the number increases, a different sound corresponding to the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening may be output from the speaker 27.

  Then, after such re-variation continues 1 to 3 times, after the start of the third re-variation, as shown in FIG. 24 (f), the left display area 5L and the right display area 5R are identical. For example, “7” as a decorative symbol is displayed, reach is established, and a predetermined reach effect is performed. Then, as shown in FIG. 24G, other than “7” is displayed in the middle display area 5C. When the decorative pattern is displayed, the effect of reaching lose is performed.

  Thereafter, in the display area of the effect display device 9, as shown in FIG. 24H, for example, a message such as “continuous hit!” Is displayed together with an image (not shown) of the push button 34C, and the player pushes the push button. When the operation by 34C satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, the number of operations within a predetermined time is equal to or greater than a predetermined number), as shown in FIG. Develop into production. On the other hand, if the operation does not satisfy the predetermined condition, the light-emitting display device 800 does not descend and does not develop into a super-reaching effect, and the decorative symbol variation display ends (FIG. 24 (l)). Note that, in the event that the game is finally a big hit, it will develop into a super reach effect regardless of whether or not the player's operation satisfies a predetermined condition.

  In the case of super reach, when a big hit is finally made, for example, by winning the battle, as shown in FIG. 24 (j), after the display of “Victory!” Is displayed, FIG. ), For example, “7”, “7”, “7”, which are big symbols representing the big hits, are derived and displayed in the decorative symbol display area, but are eventually shifted. By defeating the battle, as shown in FIG. 24 (l), for example, “7”, “8”, “7”, which are out of the decorative symbols, are derived and displayed in the decorative symbol display area. As shown in FIGS. 24 (k) and (l), when the variation of the decorative design is finished, the display positions of the first reserved memory number display area 5D and the second reserved memory number display area 5U are the original positions ( The display area is returned to the display area above and below the effect display device 9.

  FIG. 25 shows an example in which the display of the first reserved memory number display area 5D and the second reserved memory number display area 5U is erased.

  As shown in FIG. 25 (a), in the first reserved memory number display area 5D, the first reserved memory number display area 5D that is the next variable display target is shown.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 25C, reach is established by displaying, for example, “7” which is the same decorative design in the left display area 5L and the right display area 5R, and FIG. ) After a predetermined reach effect is performed as shown in (e), as shown in FIG. 25 (f), a decorative symbol other than “7” is displayed in the middle display area 5C, so Will be performed. At this time, the display of the first reserved memory number display area 5D and the second reserved memory number display area 5U is erased.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 25 (g), after the light emitting display 800 is slightly lowered to produce light emission, the light emitting display 800 is lowered to the lower limit position as shown in FIG. 25 (h). By doing so, it will be developed into a super reach production. Further, in the case of detachment, the light-emitting display device 800 rises without lowering to the lower limit position, and the screen shifts to the screen of FIG.

  In the case of super reach, when a big hit is finally achieved, for example, by winning the battle, as shown in FIG. 25 (i), the display of “Victory!” Is displayed, and then FIG. ), For example, “7”, “7”, “7”, which are big symbols representing the big hits, are derived and displayed in the decorative symbol display area, but are eventually shifted. By defeating the battle, as shown in FIG. 25 (k), for example, “7”, “8”, “7”, which are out of the decorative symbols, are derived and displayed in the decorative symbol display area. As shown in FIGS. 25 (j) and 25 (k), when the variation of the decorative design is finished, the first reserved memory number display area 5D and the second reserved memory number display area 5U are restored to their original positions (effect display device). 9 above and below the display area).

  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.

  In the above embodiment, a spherical pachinko ball (game ball) is applied as an example of a game medium. However, the present invention is not limited to a spherical game medium. For example, a non-spherical game medium such as a medal is used. There may be.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is applied as an example of the gaming machine, but the game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a gaming value such as a medal. A display result is derived to a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols that can be distinguished from each other, thereby completing one game, and winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device It can also be applied to various gaming machines such as slot machines, sparrow balls, and arrangement balls.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 500 Production | presentation apparatus 501 Base member 502 Movable unit 503 Drive unit 504 Connecting member 531 First slide plate 532 Second slide plate 533 Lift motor 534 Lift arm 535 Tension spring 536 Drive gear 541 Swing shaft 563 Connection pin 591 First 1 connection hole 592 2nd connection hole 595 connection pin

Claims (1)

A gaming machine comprising: a moving body that moves between a reference position and a moving position different from the reference position; and a drive source that moves the moving body,
When the moving body is moved from the moving position to the reference position, the power of the drive source is supplemented, and when the moving body is moved from the reference position to the moving position, the power of the driving source is resisted. And an adjusting means for adjusting the moving speed of the moving body.

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