JP2016202566A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To normally drive an electronic component provided on a board, even when electrical connection of connecting means becomes unstable due to friction of a contact.SOLUTION: A pachinko game machine for executing a game includes: a generator drive part 18; a versa writer 54; a slip ring 541A for electrically connecting the generator drive part 18 and the versa writer 54 by a movable contact; and a power supply board D1 for supplying an electric power of a drive voltage VDD (12 V) from the generator drive part 18 via the slip ring 541A to the versa writer 54. The versa writer 54 includes a conversion IC 541B, an LED 545A, and a power supply IC 541C that generates the electric power of the drive voltage VCC (5 V) for driving the conversion IC 541B and LED 545A, from the electric power of the drive voltage VDD (12 V) supplied from the power supply board D1.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

  The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines.

  Patent Document 1 describes a gaming machine provided with a movable accessory. The movable member is provided with a rotating body and a motor. The rotating body is disposed so as to be rotatable with respect to the main body of the gaming machine and is rotated by a motor. The rotating body is provided with a rotation-side decoration drive circuit and a plurality of rotation-side lamps electrically connected to the rotation-side decoration drive circuit. The movable accessory is provided with a slip ring in order to maintain an electrical contact between the fixed side and the rotating side.

JP 2011-206166 A

  In the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, a slip ring is provided to maintain an electrical contact between the fixed side and the rotating side of the movable accessory. The slip ring is electrically connected to the current collecting ring, which is the rotation side terminal, by keeping contact with the brush body, which is the fixed side terminal, while sliding. However, the electrical connection of the slip ring, which is the connecting means, becomes unstable due to the friction of the contact point between the current collecting ring and the brush body, and sufficient electric power is supplied to the electronic components (for example, lamps) provided on the substrate on the rotating side. There is a risk that it cannot be driven normally.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to normally drive electronic components provided on a substrate even if the electrical connection of the connecting means becomes unstable due to friction of the contacts. .

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is:
A gaming machine that performs a game (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like)
A first substrate;
A second substrate different from the first substrate (for example, the accessory driving unit 18) (for example, the versatile writer 54);
Connection means (for example, a slip ring 541A) that performs electrical connection between the first substrate and the second substrate by a movable contact;
Power supply means for supplying power of the first voltage from the first substrate to the second substrate through the connection means (for example, a power supply substrate D1),
On the second substrate side,
Electronic components (for example, conversion IC 541B and LED 545A);
Power supply generation means (for example, a power supply IC 541C) that generates power of the second voltage for driving the electronic component from the power of the first voltage supplied from the power supply means is provided.

  According to said structure, even if the electrical connection of a connection means becomes unstable by friction of a contact, the electronic component provided in the 2nd board | substrate can be driven normally.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The first voltage (for example, drive voltage VCC (5V)) is higher than the second voltage (for example, drive voltage VDD (12V)).

According to said structure, it becomes possible to generate | occur | produce a 2nd voltage stably.
(3) In the gaming machine of (2) above,
The first voltage (for example, drive voltage VCC (5V) or the like) is higher than twice the second voltage (for example, drive voltage VDD (12V) or the like).

According to said structure, it becomes possible to generate | occur | produce a 2nd voltage stably.
(4) In the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
The electronic component is a light emitting diode (for example, LED 545A).

  According to said structure, an interest can be improved because the light emitting diode which decorates the game machine provided in the movable 2nd board | substrate side light-emits stably.

(5) In the gaming machine of (4) above,
The electronic component further includes a control circuit (for example, a conversion IC 541B) that supplies a signal to the light emitting diode.

  According to said structure, the light emitting diode which decorates a game machine by a control circuit can be light-emitted variously, and an interest can be improved.

(6) In the gaming machines (1) to (5) above,
The connecting means includes a plurality of power contacts (FIG. 7; terminals 5 and 6 of the slip ring 541A) for supplying power of the first voltage and a plurality of ground contacts (FIG. 7; 1st terminal and 4th terminal of slip ring 541A).

  According to the above configuration, even if a large number of light emitting diodes are mounted and the current consumption increases, a necessary amount of current can be supplied to the light emitting diodes.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the example of the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine of FIG. It is a front view of a production unit. It is a front view of a production unit. It is a front view of a production unit. It is a figure which shows the flow of drive control and light emission control. It is a figure of the circuit structural example of a versatile writer. It is a figure of the circuit structural example of a 2nd lamp part and a 2nd lamp drive part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure holding | maintenance memory | storage part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a jackpot classification determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the variation pattern determination table for big hits. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the variation pattern determination table for loss. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the rotational speed of the motor which drives a bar writer, and a display. It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in the modification of the present invention. It is a figure which shows rotation operation | movement of a subimage display apparatus.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes), etc., and identification information ( Here, special symbols (also referred to as “special drawings”), which are a plurality of types of special identification information that can be identified each, are displayed variably (that is, variable display of special drawings is executed). . For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. At the end of the variable display, a definite special symbol (such as “big hit” or “losing” symbol) is derived and displayed (also simply referred to as derivation) as a variable display result.

  In addition, the variable display result displayed in the 1st special symbol display device 4A and the 2nd special symbol display device 4B and the special symbol variably displayed are a number indicating “0” to “9” and a symbol indicating “−”. If, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns with different combinations of the ones to be turned on and the ones to be turned off in a 7-segment LED are preset as a plurality of types of special symbols. Good. The lighting pattern during variable display may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off as appropriate. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". . Further, the special figure game of the first special figure is referred to as “first special figure game”, and the special figure game of the second special figure is also referred to as “second special figure game”.

  An effect unit 50 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The production unit 50 is attached to the game board 2. The effect unit 50 includes an image display device 5, an information display unit 51, a lamp unit 52, a drive mechanism 53, and a versatile writer 54.

  The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. On the screen of the image display device 5, identification information different from the special symbol is displayed in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display units such as three corresponding to the first special game or the second special game. The decorative symbols that are (here, a plurality of types of decorative identification information that can be identified) are variably displayed.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged on the screen of the image display device 5. Then, in response to the start of either the first special game or the second special game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, In 5R, the decorative pattern change (variable display) (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are displayed. Then, a finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) (such as “big hit” or “losing” symbol) that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed.

  Thus, on the screen of the image display device 5, each is identified in synchronization with the first special symbol game in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol game in the second special symbol display device 4B. A variable display of a plurality of possible decorative designs is performed, and a fixed decorative design that is a variable display result is derived and displayed.

  In addition, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means that identification information such as a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) and the variable display is ended. . On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern until the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, the variation speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”, The symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed deterministically, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbols completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, a display area 5H is arranged. In the display area 5H, a display that allows the number of special figure games pending execution to be specified is performed. The special figure game whose execution has been suspended is a special figure game that has not yet been started, and is stored as a reserved memory. In this embodiment, by storing information for executing the special figure game (such as hold data described later), the special figure game corresponding to the information is stored as the hold memory. For this reason, the number of reserved special figure games is also called the number of special figure reserved storage. In addition, the display that can specify the number of reserved special figure games displayed in the display area 5H is also referred to as a special figure reserved storage number.

  In order to hold the special figure game, for example, a game ball enters (for example, passes through) a first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A or a second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Occurs based on starting prizes. That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the special figure game (variable display game) has been established, but the special figure game based on the previously established start condition is being executed and the pachinko game When the start condition for allowing the start of the special figure game is not satisfied because the machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the special figure game corresponding to the established start condition is held. In this embodiment, the hold memory display is displayed by displaying the same number of symbols as in the special game being held (in this embodiment, it is a circle, etc., hereinafter also referred to as a hold display symbol). Do. One hold display symbol corresponds to one special game that is put on hold.

  For example, when the start condition (first start condition) of the first special figure game is established due to the occurrence of the first start prize in which a game ball enters the first start prize opening, the first start condition is satisfied. If the first start condition for starting the first special figure game is not satisfied, the first special figure holding memory number is incremented by 1 and the execution of the first special figure game is put on hold. Further, when the start condition (second start condition) of the second special figure game is satisfied due to the occurrence of the second start prize in which the game ball enters the second start winning opening, the second start condition is satisfied. If the second start condition for starting the second special figure game is not satisfied, the second special figure holding memory number is incremented by one and the execution of the second special figure game is put on hold. On the other hand, when the execution of the first special figure game is started, the first special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and when the execution of the second special figure game is started, the second special figure game is started. The pending storage number is decremented by 1 (decremented). When the special figure game is executed, the hold display symbols displayed corresponding to the special figure game to be executed are deleted.

  The variable special display reserved memory number obtained by adding the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number is also referred to as a total reserved memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

  The information display unit 51 displays predetermined information. As will be described later, since the versatile writer 54 advances and rotates in front of the image display apparatus 5, the image display apparatus 5 may be hidden by the rotating versatile writer 54 (FIG. 4 and the like). The information display unit 51 displays predetermined information so that even if the image display device 5 is hidden, the progress of the game can be easily notified to the player. It should be noted that the predetermined information may be displayed in a period other than the period in which the versatile writer 54 is operating.

  The information display unit 51 includes a first hold display 51A, a second hold display 51B, a character display 51C, a fourth symbol display 51D, and a fourth symbol display 51E (see FIG. 3 and the like), thereby The predetermined information is displayed.

  The first hold indicator 51A is configured to include the same number of LEDs as the upper limit value of the first special figure reserved memory number, and displays the first special figure reserved memory number according to the number of LEDs lit. The second hold indicator 51B is configured to include the same number of LEDs as the upper limit value of the second special figure hold memory number, and displays the second special figure hold memory number according to the number of lighted LEDs.

  The character display 51C displays, for example, the current game situation and game description as a character string (message or the like), and includes, for example, a plurality of LEDs arranged in a matrix. . The character display 51C displays characters using, for example, a lighted LED and a non-lighted LED. If the character display 51C is an LED capable of emitting light in a plurality of colors (for example, an LED lamp (LED element) including an RGB (red green blue) diode, hereinafter, also referred to as a multi-color LED)), a character is displayed. Is displayed in color. The characters include numbers and symbols. For example, the character display 51C displays various information such as being super reach and being in a big hit gaming state. Depending on the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, what is to be right-handed may be displayed. The character display 51C may be a liquid crystal display or the like.

  The 4th symbol display 51D is composed of an LED (here, multi-color LED) or the like, and lights up (flashes) in a predetermined color (for example, white) when the first special figure game is being executed, or always. Then, at the timing when the variable display result of the first special figure game is derived, the light is turned on in a color corresponding to the variable display result (for example, red for “big hit” and black for “losing”). Thus, the 4th symbol display 51D displays the 4th symbol (it is expressed by lighting of the predetermined color of LED here) which shows that the 1st special figure game is running, The display result (here, expressed by lighting in a color corresponding to the variable display result) is displayed. The 4th symbol display 51D is composed of a plurality of LEDs, liquid crystal displays, and the like. The 4th symbol display 51D displays a variable display of predetermined identification information (for example, “◯” (circle)) as the 4th symbol display. And “x” (X) may be displayed alternately).

  The 4th symbol display 51E is composed of an LED (here, a multi-color LED) or the like, and lights up (flashes) in a predetermined color (for example, white) when the second special figure game is being executed. Then, it is lit in the color corresponding to the variable display result (for example, red for “big hit” and black for “losing”) at the timing when the variable display result of the second special figure game is derived. Thus, the 4th symbol display 51E displays the 4th symbol (it is expressed by lighting of the predetermined color of LED here) which shows that the 2nd special figure game is running, The display result (here, expressed by lighting in a color corresponding to the variable display result) is displayed. In addition, the 4th symbol display 51E is comprised from several LED, a liquid crystal display, etc., and the 4th symbol display 51E displays the variable display (for example, "(circle)) of predetermined identification information as a 4th symbol display. And “x” (X) may be displayed alternately).

  The second lamp unit 52 includes a plurality of LEDs (here, multi-color LEDs) and emits light at a predetermined timing.

  The drive mechanism 53 includes a stepping motor, a gear, an arm, and the like, and moves the bar writer 54 downward (in front of the image display device 5) or rotates the bar writer 54.

  The bar writer 54 is hidden behind the second lamp unit 52, and is moved downward by the drive mechanism 53 to advance to the front of the image display device 5 and then rotate in front of the image display device 5 when a predetermined effect is executed. (Fig. 3 etc.). The versatile lighter 54 includes an LED group 545. The LED group 545 includes a plurality of LEDs 545A (here, multi-color LEDs) arranged in a line. Versa writer 54 is rotated by drive mechanism 53. When the LED 545A is caused to emit light while rotating the versatile lighter 54, the rotating LED 545A appears to be a circle due to an afterimage of light (also referred to as a light emission afterimage). A plurality of concentric circles are drawn by the afterimages of the plurality of LEDs 545A that emit light (FIG. 4 and the like). By controlling the emission color of the LED 545A, the change timing of the emission color, and the turn-on / off timing, various displays can be performed using the afterimage (light emission afterimage) of the LED 545A in the rotating bar writer 54 (FIG. 5). Such). In this embodiment, the first display (FIG. 4) and the second display (FIG. 5) are performed by the rotating versaser 54 (details will be described later).

  You may make it provide the indicator which displays the number of special figure holding | maintenance memory with the display area 5H instead of the display area 5H. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the first hold indicator 25A for displaying the special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B together with the display area 5H. And a second hold indicator 25B. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has a number (for example, 4) corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number, for example. LED). Here, the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number are displayed according to the number of lighted LEDs.

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is an electric tulip-type accessory (ordinary electric accessory) having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed between a closed state that is a vertical position and an open state that is a tilted position by a solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory. A second starting prize opening.

  As an example, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second start winning opening when the movable blade piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state. (It is also said that the second start winning opening is closed). On the other hand, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is an opening that allows the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening when the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state. (The second start winning opening is also said to be open). Note that the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be in a normally open state when the solenoid 81 is in an off state. The normal open state in this case is a state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening, but the game ball is less likely to enter than in the expanded open state when the solenoid 81 is on. As described above, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B (second starting winning opening) has a first variable state (easy entry state) such as an open state or an expanded open state in which the game ball can enter the second starting winning hole, and a game. The ball is configured to be able to change to a second variable state (a state where it is difficult to enter (including a state where entry is impossible)) such as a closed state where the ball cannot enter or a normally open state where it is difficult to enter. The first variable state may be a state in which the game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening as compared with the second variable state.

  The game ball that has entered the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, the first start opening switch 22A. The game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, the second start opening switch 22B. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls (prize game media), and the first special figure holding memory number is predetermined. If it is less than the upper limit (for example, “4”), the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure holding memory number is less than a predetermined upper limit value. In this case, the second start condition is satisfied.

  The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be one that directly pays out game balls that are prize balls, or may be one that gives a score corresponding to the number of game balls that are prize balls.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a large winning opening door that is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 that is used for the large winning opening door, and the large winning winning as a specific area that is changed between an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. Forming a mouth.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the off state, the big winning opening door closes the big winning opening and the game ball enters the big winning opening (for example, Cannot pass). On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the ON state, the special prize opening door opens the big prize opening, so that the game ball can easily enter the special prize opening. Become. In this way, the special winning opening as the specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball can easily enter and is advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter and is disadvantageous for the player. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot enter the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball is difficult to enter the big prize opening may be provided.

  The game ball that has entered the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Thus, when a game ball enters the large winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, for example, when a gaming ball enters another winning opening such as the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. More prize balls are paid out. Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to obtain the winning ball by making the gaming ball enter the special prize winning port, and the game is more than the first state. The second state is disadvantageous to the person.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. An ordinary symbol (also called “ordinary diagram” or “ordinary diagram”) as identification information is displayed variably (variable display), and a display result is derived and displayed. Such variable display of normal symbols and derivation of display results are referred to as ordinary game (also called “ordinary game”). Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose holding indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and is formed in a game gate through a passage gate 41 (a game ball can be passed by a predetermined member. Is detected by the number 21.), the number of the usual pending storage as the number of effective passing spheres that have passed is displayed.

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

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a first lamp portion 9 for gaming effects is provided at the periphery of the gaming area. It has been. The first lamp unit 9 includes a plurality of multi-color LEDs (may be single-color LEDs). Note that a plurality of first lamp units 9 are actually provided, but the following description will be made assuming that there is one. The configuration of each of the plurality of first lamp units 9 is arbitrary, and each may be the same or different. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like.

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

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and a power supply board D1 as shown in FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 also includes a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12, and a relay board 19 for relaying signals from the effect control board 12. Etc. are also installed. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface board, and a touch sensor board are arranged on the back of the game board or the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly directed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special figure game, a function of receiving a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12 and the like. It has a function of outputting and transmitting a control command (such as an effect control command described later) as an example of information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to perform the first special symbol game and the second special symbol game. Variable display of predetermined display symbols and display results such as controlling the game, controlling the normal symbol display 20 by turning on / off / coloring the normal symbol display 20, etc. It also has a function to control derivation. The main board 11 also has a function of controlling the first hold indicator 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, the universal hold indicator 25C, etc., and displaying various reserved memory numbers.

  On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted. The switch circuit 110 is configured to detect detection signals (passage of game media and the game switch detection) from various switches (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch 23). A detection signal indicating that an entry has been detected (a switch has been turned on) is received and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. In addition, various switches should just have arbitrary structures which can detect the game ball | bowl as game media like what is called a sensor, for example. The solenoid circuit 111 receives a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100, a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory, or a solenoid for a grand prize opening door. 82.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R. Various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electrical components for rendering such as the first lamp unit 9, the information display unit 51, the second lamp unit 52, the drive mechanism 53, and the versatile writer 54 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 performs display operations in the image display device 5 and the information display unit 51, audio output operations from the speakers 8L and 8R, lighting / extinguishing operations in the first lamp unit 9, the second lamp unit 52, and the like. A function of operating the drive mechanism 53 and an operation of the versatile lighter 54, that is, a function of controlling a production electrical component and executing a predetermined production operation is provided.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on a signal (sound effect signal) from the effect control board 12, the sound (effect) is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. A processing circuit for executing sound signal processing for outputting sound (sound designated by a sound signal) is mounted.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a first lamp driving unit 14. The first lamp drive unit 14 is configured to supply a drive signal to each LED of the first lamp unit 9 based on a control signal from the effect control board 12 and to turn on or turn off each LED separately. The first lamp driving unit 14 and the first lamp unit 9 may be mounted on the same substrate (a substrate different from the relay substrate 19), or may be mounted on separate substrates.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a display driving unit 16. The display driving unit 16 is configured to drive the information display unit 51 based on a control signal supplied from the effect control board 12 via the relay board 19 to cause the information display unit 51 to display predetermined information. Has been. The LEDs constituting the display drive unit 16 and the information display unit 51 may be mounted on the same substrate (a substrate different from the relay substrate 19), or may be mounted on separate substrates. In the information display section 51, the first hold display 51A, the second hold display 51B, the character display 51C, the fourth symbol display 51D, and the fourth symbol display 51E are driven, respectively, and the first special figure hold memory number is driven. , The number of second special figure hold storage, the character string, the 4th symbol, etc. are displayed.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a second lamp driving unit 17. The second lamp driving unit 17 supplies a driving signal to each LED 52A (see FIG. 8) of the second lamp unit 52 based on a control signal supplied from the effect control board 12 via the relay board 19, and each LED 52A is supplied. It is configured to be turned on or off separately. The second lamp driving unit 17 and the second lamp unit 52 may be mounted on the same substrate (separate substrate from the relay substrate 19), or may be mounted on separate substrates.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an accessory driving unit 18. The accessory drive unit 18 is configured to operate the drive mechanism 53 by supplying a drive signal to a stepping motor or the like of the drive mechanism 53 based on a control signal from the effect control board 12. The accessory driving unit 18 and the stepping motor in the driving mechanism 53 may be mounted on the same board (a board different from the relay board 19), or may be mounted on different boards. The drive mechanism 53 includes a rotational position sensor that detects the rotational position of the stepping motor (the rotational position of the versatile writer 54). The rotational position sensor detects, for example, that the stepping motor is in the initial position (the versatile writer 54 is in the initial position), and supplies (feeds back) a detection signal indicating the detection to the effect control board 12.

  The display driving unit 16, the second lamp driving unit 17, and the accessory driving unit 18 may be mounted on the same substrate or may be mounted on different substrates.

  The versatile lighter 54 includes a third lamp driving unit 541 in addition to the LED group 545. The control signal output from the effect control board 12 is supplied to the third lamp driving unit 541 via the relay board 15 and the accessory driving unit 18. The third lamp driving unit 541 of the versatile lighter 54 includes a slip ring 541A (FIG. 3 and the like). The slip ring 541A connects the bar writer 54 and the outside so that the bar writer 54 can rotate. The electric power and control signal supplied to the bar writer 54 are supplied from the outside to the inside of the bar writer (third lamp driving unit 541) via the slip ring 541A. In the present embodiment, the electric power supplied from the outside is a voltage (for example, 12V) higher than the voltage for driving the LED group 545 and the third lamp driving unit 541, and is provided in the third lamp driving unit 541. The power supply IC 541C (see FIG. 6) steps down the voltage (for example, 5 V) to drive the LED group 545 and the third lamp driving unit 541. The third lamp driving unit 541 is configured to supply a driving signal to each LED 545A constituting the LED group 545 based on the supplied control signal, and to turn off or turn on each LED 545A separately. At least two of the slip ring 541A, the LED group 545, and the third lamp driving unit 541 may be mounted on the same substrate, or each may be mounted on a separate substrate.

  The power supply board D1 supplies power to the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. Power supplied to electrical components (connected to the main board 11) such as the solenoid 81, the first hold indicator 25A, and the first special symbol display device 4A is supplied from the power supply board D1 through the main board 11. Is done. The main board 11 supplies appropriate electric power by applying a voltage required for each electric component to each electric component. Audio control board 13, various drive parts such as the first lamp drive part, various lamp parts such as the first lamp part 9, motors of the drive mechanism 53, various electric parts such as the versa writer 54 (connected to the effect control board 12) The power supplied to the control target of the production control board 12 or the like is supplied from the power supply board D1 through the production control board 12. The effect control board 12 supplies appropriate electric power by applying a voltage required for each electric component to each electric component. For example, 12V (VDD) is output as a voltage required for driving the stepping motor of the drive mechanism 53, and 5V (VCC) is output as a voltage required for driving a serial / parallel conversion IC, which will be described later. 5V (VCL) is output as a necessary voltage). Furthermore, the power voltage supplied from the power supply board D1 to the inside of the versatile lighter (the LED group 545 and the third lamp driving unit 541) via the effect control board 12 is the LED group 545 and the third lamp driving unit 541. The power of the voltage (12V) higher than the voltage (5V) necessary for driving is supplied. Note that the power supplied to various driving units for driving the members of the versatile writer 54 and the rendering unit 50 may be relayed to the relay board 15. Further, the electric power supplied into the versatile writer 54 may be supplied via the accessory driving unit 18 or may be supplied directly from the relay board 15. Moreover, the electric power supplied to various electrical components may be supplied without going through the main board 11 or the effect control board 12 (may be passed through a relay board or the like as appropriate).

  A control signal (control command) transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted as an electric signal (details will be described later). Each of the effect control commands has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to “1” and the first bit of the EXT data may be set to “0” in advance.

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

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101, thereby realizing a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, the function of the main board 11 is realized). For the processing etc.). At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores the various fluctuation data. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

  It should be noted that a one-chip microcomputer serving as the game control microcomputer 100 is only required to incorporate the RAM 102 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101, the random number circuit 104, the I / O 105, and the like may be externally attached.

  In the game control microcomputer 100, for example, the random number circuit 104 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The random number used for controlling the progress of the game is also called a game random number. The game random number may be updated by hardware such as the random number circuit 104 or may be updated by software when the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 executes a predetermined computer program. May be. For example, numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is stored in a random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 or a random counter provided in an internal register different from the RAM 102. The random number value may be updated by updating the stored value periodically or irregularly.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various selection data and table data used to control the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 has table data constituting a plurality of command transmission tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11, and a variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns. The table data etc. which comprise are memorize | stored.

  In the RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100, various data (including various flags, counters, timers, etc.) used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are temporarily stored. . The RAM 102 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply board. That is, for example, even if there is a power outage and the power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is temporarily stopped due to an unexpected power outage (so-called power interruption), the capacitor as a backup power source is discharged, for example. Until the power supply is disabled), part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 are saved.

  The I / O 105 includes, for example, an input port to which various signals are input from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. The

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation in accordance with a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, a RAM 122 that provides a work area for the effect control CPU 120, and an image display device. 5, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in FIG. 5, a random number circuit 124 that updates the numerical data indicating the random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120, and the I / O 125. And are installed.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control program read from the ROM 121, thereby controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component (predetermined to the effect electric component). A process for realizing a function for executing the rendering operation) is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores them, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed. The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12.

  On the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation so as to be updatable. The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also called a production random number.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data configuring the determination table, pattern data configuring various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered. The effect control pattern is a collection of data for executing various effects such as variable display of decorative symbols and reach effects, for example, effect control execution data (display control) associated with a determination value such as a process timer determination value. Data, voice control data, lighting data, drive data, etc.) and process data including an end code.

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data (including various flags, counters, timers, etc.) used for controlling the effect operation. Since the RAM 122 is not a backup RAM, the stored data is lost when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped (for example, when there is a power interruption).

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 is based on the control of the effect control CPU 120 (for example, based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120), and the effect image displayed on the image display device 5 is displayed. The video signal is output, and the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 123 may be mounted with a VDP (Video Display Processor) 123A (see FIG. 6), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM) 123B (see FIG. 6), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like. The VDP may be a graphics processing unit (GPU), a graphics controller LSI (GCL), or a microprocessor for image processing, more commonly referred to as a digital signal processor (DSP). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. Any configuration may be used. For example, the effect control CPU 120 transmits a display control command for designating an effect image to be displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 to the display control unit 123 according to display control data included in the effect control pattern. The display control unit 123 uses the data stored in the CGROM or the like (storage unit) according to the display control command from the effect control CPU 120 to display a video signal specified by the display control command. Is output. As a result, the video signal of the effect image according to the control (control based on the effect control pattern) of the effect control CPU 120 is output, and the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5. Become.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes, for example, an input port for capturing an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12. It is comprised including. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, the video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, the control signal (sound effect signal) transmitted to the sound control board 13, and the first lamp driver 14 are transmitted. Control signals transmitted to the display drive unit 16, the second lamp drive unit 17, and the accessory drive unit 18 (or the third lamp drive unit 541) via the relay board 19 are output. Is done. The control signal is supplied as a serial signal.

  The image display device 5 includes a display panel composed of a liquid crystal panel and the like, a driver circuit that drives the display panel, and the like. The video signal supplied to the image display device 5 from the display control unit 123 via the I / O 125 based on the control of the effect control CPU 120 is input to the driver circuit. The driver circuit drives the display panel based on the input video signal, and displays an image represented by the video signal on the display panel. As a result, various effect images are displayed on the image display device 5.

  The display control unit 123 controls the first lamp unit 9 and the second lamp unit 52 under the control of the effect control CPU 120 in addition to the control of the image display device 5. Here, the drive control for the drive mechanism 53, the flow of light emission control for the first lamp unit 9, the second lamp unit 52, the LED group 545, and the like will be described with reference to FIG.

  The accessory driving unit 18 converts a control signal supplied as a serial signal into a drive signal for individually driving each stepping motor (usually a plurality) of the drive mechanism 53, which is a serial / parallel conversion IC 18B (hereinafter referred to as a conversion IC 18B). Also known as). A unique address is set in the conversion IC 18B. The address may be set by the same method (described later in detail) as the serial / parallel conversion IC 541B described later.

  The third lamp driving unit 541 is configured to reduce the voltage value of power supplied from the outside to the LED group 545, the voltage value for driving the third lamp driving unit 541, and the control signal supplied as a serial signal. In addition, a serial / parallel conversion IC 541B (hereinafter also referred to as a conversion IC 541B) that converts each of the LEDs 545A of the LED group 545 into drive signals that individually drive the LED 545A is provided. A unique address is set in the conversion IC 541B (details will be described later). The power supply IC 541C is an element that can change the voltage value of power supplied from the outside, for example, a three-terminal regulator or a DC-DC converter.

  The control signal includes a part for designating an address. The conversion IC 18B and the conversion IC 541B are connected, and the conversion IC 18B is configured so that the address specified by the supplied control signal is not the same as its own address (here, the address specifies the conversion IC 541B). In this case, the control signal is supplied to the conversion IC 541B as it is. In this way, the conversion IC 541B receives the control signal via the conversion IC 18B that is the conversion IC located in the preceding stage. With such a configuration, the control signal is supplied to the conversion IC having an address designated by the control signal with high accuracy. The control signal supplied to the conversion IC 18B and the conversion IC 541B is supplied from the effect control CPU 120 to the conversion IC 18B of the accessory driving unit 18 via the I / O 125 and the relay board 19.

  What kind of control signal is output by the effect control CPU 120 depends on lighting data (lighting pattern of the LED 545A, data indicating which LED 545A is lit) included in the effect control pattern stored in the ROM 121, and the like. It is designated by drive data (data indicating how to move the motor of the drive mechanism 53, which motor to move, etc.). The lighting data and driving data are stored in the ROM 121 without being compressed. This is because the performance control CPU 120 is designed to use uncompressed data. As a result, the data can be handled efficiently.

  The effect control CPU 120 supplies a control signal according to the lighting data and the drive data to the conversion IC 18B or the conversion IC 541B via the relay board 19 (supplying a control signal specifying the address of the supply destination IC). The conversion IC 18B or the conversion IC 541B includes a latch circuit, a shift register, and the like. Among the control signals for specifying its own address, a data signal other than the portion for specifying the address (here, 24 indicating High or Low for each bit). Bit data signal) is separated into each drive signal (1-bit data signal (High signal or Low signal)), and the serial control signal is converted into a parallel drive signal. The converted parallel drive signals are simultaneously supplied to the LEDs 545A). By sequentially repeating such an operation, the LED group 545 emits light in a mode (light emission color, light emission period) according to the lighting data, and the drive mechanism 53 operates in a mode according to the drive data to drive the bar writer 54. To do. Thereby, the movement and light emission of the versatile lighter 54 are realized. Note that the LED 545A includes RGB LEDs as described later. Further, the drive signal is generated corresponding to each of the RGB LEDs and is individually input to each of the RGB LEDs. In this embodiment, the LED is turned on (emits light) by the Low signal. Since the drive signal is repeatedly output every time the control signal is supplied, the supply period of the Low signal becomes longer when the Low signal is output continuously. If the supply period of the Low signal (the number of times the Low signal is output) is long, the light emission period of the LED also becomes long, and the LED appears to emit light brightly. In this way, the drive signal that is repeatedly output is PWM-controlled by the number of Low signals, and the light emission luminance of each LED (the light emission luminance of each color) is gradation controlled by the light emission period (that is, the Low signal period) by PWM control. Is done. For this reason, each LED 545A can individually emit color light according to a repeatedly supplied control signal (by adjusting the luminance (light emission period) of each RGB LED, various colors can be expressed. ing). Then, by controlling the light emission color and light emission period of each LED 545A according to the lighting data, various displays (particularly, display of characters and symbols) by the afterimage of light emission of each LED 545A are realized (see FIGS. 4 and 5).

  The first lamp drive unit 14 converts a control signal supplied as a serial signal into a drive signal for individually driving each LED of the first lamp unit 9 (hereinafter also referred to as a conversion IC 14B). ). A plurality of conversion ICs 14B may be provided in accordance with the number of LEDs to be driven (here, a plurality of conversion ICs 14B are provided). A unique address is set in the conversion IC 14B. The address may be set by the same method as that for the conversion IC 541B. The control signal supplied to the conversion IC 14B is supplied from the VDP 123A to the conversion IC 14B via the I / O 125.

  The second lamp driving unit 17 converts a control signal supplied as a serial signal into a driving signal for individually driving each LED 52A of the second lamp unit 52 (hereinafter also referred to as a conversion IC 17B). ). A unique address is set in the conversion IC 17B. The address may be set by the same method as that for the conversion IC 541B. The control signal supplied to the conversion IC 17B is supplied from the VDP 123A to the conversion IC 17B via the I / O 125 and the relay board 19.

  What control signal the VDP 123A outputs to the conversion IC 14B and the conversion IC 17B is specified by lighting data (data indicating an LED lighting pattern, which LED is to be turned on, etc.) stored in the CGROM 123B. . The lighting data is compressed and stored in the CGROM 123B. This is because the VDP 123A has a specification that uses compressed data. As a result, the data can be handled efficiently. And it can suppress that data amount becomes large.

  Under the control of the effect control CPU 120, the VDP 123A supplies a control signal according to the lighting data to the conversion IC 14B and the conversion IC 17B (supplying a control signal designating the address of the supply destination IC). The conversion IC 14B and the conversion IC 17B include a latch circuit, a shift register, and the like, and of the control signal for specifying its own address, a data signal other than the portion for specifying the address (here, 24 indicating High or Low for each bit). Bit data signals) are separated into drive signals (1-bit data signals (High signal or Low signal)), etc., and serial control signals are converted into parallel drive signals. In addition, the converted parallel drive signals are supplied simultaneously. By sequentially repeating such operations, the first lamp unit 9 and the second lamp unit 52 emit light in a mode (light emission color, light emission period) according to the lighting data. As with the LED group 545, each LED (multi-color LED) has RGB LEDs, and drive signals are generated corresponding to the respective RGB LEDs and individually input (turned on with a Low signal). (Emits light). As in the case of the IC 541B, each LED (multi-color LED) is controlled in light emission color or the like by PWM control (control of a low signal supply period) for a drive signal supplied to each of the RGB LEDs. By controlling the light emission color and light emission period of each LED according to the lighting data, an effect by light emission of the first lamp unit 9 and the second lamp unit 52 is realized.

  Note that display of predetermined information on the information display unit 51 via the display drive unit 16 and audio output via the audio control board 13 are performed by the effect control CPU 120, but may be performed by the display control unit 123. . Also, under the control of the effect control CPU 120, the VDP 123A generates a video signal according to the image data stored in the CGROM 123B, supplies the image signal to the image display device 5, and displays the effect image. The image data is compressed and stored in the CGROM 123B. This is because the VDP 123A has a specification that uses compressed data. As a result, the data can be handled efficiently. And it can suppress that data amount becomes large.

  The effect control board 12 supplies power to the accessory drive unit 18 via the relay board 19. The accessory drive unit 18 supplies power to the drive mechanism 53 based on the power from the effect control board 12 to operate the drive mechanism 53 (power may be supplied in the form of a drive signal). For example, the effect control board 12 outputs 12 V (VDD) as a voltage necessary for driving the stepping motor of the drive mechanism 53, and the VDD is finally supplied to the stepping motor of the drive mechanism 53. Further, 12 V (VDD) is output as a voltage higher than the voltage for driving the LED group 545 of the versatile lighter 54 and the third lamp driving unit 541, and the VDD is finally stepped down (for example, 5 V) by the power supply IC 541C and the LED. It is supplied to the group 545 and the third lamp driving unit 541. As described later, because of the connection terminals (connection pins) of the slip ring 541A (the slip ring 541A cannot have many connection terminals. In particular, an inexpensive slip ring cannot have many connection terminals). The voltage for driving the conversion IC 541B and the LED 545A is made common to VDD (Note that the drive voltage of the conversion IC 541B and the drive voltage of the LED 545A are common at 5V, so the power supply IC 541C steps down to 5V and makes it common. In addition, if the drive voltage of the conversion IC 541B and the drive voltage of the LED 545A are different, a plurality of power supply ICs may be provided and stepped down to the respective voltages. For example, the VDD is stepped down (5 V) by the power supply IC 541C and supplied to the LED group 545, and stepped down (3.3 V) by another power supply IC and supplied to the third lamp driving unit 541. Further, the effect control board 12 outputs 5V (VCC) as a voltage necessary for driving the conversion IC, and the VCC is supplied to the conversion IC 18B of the accessory driving unit 18. For example, the effect control board 12 outputs 5V (VCC) to the conversion IC 18B as a voltage necessary for driving the versatile lighter 54. The voltages supplied to the conversion IC 18B and the conversion IC 541B may be common or may be separate. In the case of common use, a power supply IC is provided in the accessory drive unit 18, and the power supply IC steps down VDD to a voltage (5V (VCC)) necessary for driving the conversion IC 18B. Further, the voltage applied to the conversion IC 18B (the power supplied to the conversion IC 18B) does not have to pass through the accessory driving unit 18.

  The effect control board 12 supplies power to the second drive unit 17 via the relay board 19 and supplies power to the second lamp unit 52 via the second lamp drive unit 17. For example, the effect control board 12 outputs VCC for the conversion IC 17 </ b> B of the second lamp driving unit 17 and outputs VCL for the LED 52 </ b> A of the second lamp unit 52. These are supplied to each of the conversion IC 17B and the LED 52A through separate lines (that is, power is supplied through separate supply lines). The effect control board 12 supplies power to the first driving unit 14 via the relay board 19 and supplies power to the first lamp unit 9 via the first driving part 14. For example, the effect control board 12 outputs VCC for the conversion IC 17 </ b> B of the second lamp driving unit 17 and outputs VCL for the LED 52 </ b> A of the second lamp unit 52. These are supplied to the conversion IC 17B and the LED 52A on separate lines.

  In addition, each VCC and each VCL supplied to each conversion IC and each LED may be generated independently from each other and supplied by separate supply lines, or at least a part of them may be a common voltage. Also good.

  Note that a detection signal from a rotational position sensor provided in the drive mechanism 53 (a signal for detecting an initial position of a motor that rotates the versatile writer 54) is fed back to the effect control CPU 120.

  A plurality of serial / parallel conversion ICs (conversion ICs 18B, 541B, 17B, and 14B) may be provided according to the number of drive targets (control targets) (stepping motors, LEDs, and the like) and the number of terminals (for example, In the third lamp driving unit, one or more other conversion ICs of the same type are provided in addition to the conversion IC 541B). In this case, a plurality of conversion ICs (the same type of conversion ICs) are connected in series, and a unique address is individually set. The effect control CPU 120 and the VDP 123A output a control signal for designating the address of the conversion IC connected to the drive target. When the control signal is output, the first conversion IC among the conversion ICs connected in series first receives the control signal. When the control signal specifies the address of the first conversion IC, the first conversion IC converts the control signal into a parallel drive signal and outputs the parallel drive signal. When the control signal does not specify the address of the first conversion IC (when the subsequent conversion IC is specified), the first conversion IC directly transfers the control signal to the conversion IC connected second. Output. When the control signal from the first conversion IC designates its own address, the conversion IC connected secondly converts the control signal into a parallel drive signal and outputs it. If the address is not specified, the control signal is supplied to the next connected conversion IC as described above. In this way, a control signal can be transmitted to a desired conversion IC. When there are a plurality of conversion ICs 18B, the control signal for designating the address of the conversion IC 541B passes through each of the plurality of conversion ICs 18B and is supplied to the conversion IC 541B.

  With the configuration as described above, the production control CPU 120 controls the speakers 8L and 8R via the sound control board 13 to output sound, or the first control via the display control unit 123 or the first lamp driving unit 14. The lamp unit 9 is turned on / off, the second lamp unit 52 is turned on / off via the display control unit 123 and the second lamp driving unit 17, and the drive mechanism 53 is operated via the accessory driving unit 18. The various effects are executed by moving the versatile lighter 54, turning on / off the LED 545A of the versatile lighter 54, or displaying the effect image on the display area of the image display device 5 via the display control unit 123.

  Next, a specific circuit configuration example of the versatile lighter 54 will be described. As described above, the versatile lighter 54 includes the third lamp driving unit 541 and the LED group 545. FIG. The third lamp driving unit 541 has a circuit configuration shown in FIG. 7, for example.

  The third lamp driving unit 541 includes a slip ring 541A. The slip ring 541A includes six connection terminals (pins or poles). The first terminal and the fourth terminal are grounded. The second terminal is connected to an external data line to which a control signal is supplied. The third terminal is connected to an external clock line to which a clock signal for synchronizing the control signal is supplied. Each line is connected to an output terminal of a control signal and a clock signal (synchronization signal supplied from the effect control board 12) in the conversion IC 18B of the accessory driving unit 18. The fifth terminal and the sixth terminal are connected to an external power supply line (a line via the accessory driving unit 18 or a line from the effect control board 12), and a voltage VDD (12 V) is applied. Is done. That is, two terminals (four terminals in total because a terminal to be grounded is also necessary) are used for power supply. Usually, the current value of the current that can flow to the connection terminal is determined (for example, up to 1A each), but the current value of the current that drives the LED 545A is large (for example, 1.5A). The current value of the current that drives and drives the LED 545A is secured. Further, the slip ring 541A includes a rotating rotator (not shown) and a fixed brush (not shown) in contact with the outer peripheral surface of the rotator, and the electric power (voltage VDD (12V) supplied to the brush. )) Comes into contact with the rotating rotating body, so that power is supplied to the third lamp driving unit 541. However, in the slip ring 541A, the electrical connection of the connecting means becomes unstable due to the friction of the contacts, and there is a possibility that the power cannot be sufficiently supplied to the third lamp driving unit 541. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a voltage (voltage VDD (12 V)) higher than the voltage for driving the LED group 545 and the third lamp driving unit 541 is supplied to the third lamp driving unit 541 via the slip ring 541A. The power supply IC 541C provided in the third lamp driving unit 541 is stepped down (for example, 5V) to drive the LED group 545 and the third lamp driving unit 541, so that the electrical connection of the connecting means is caused by the friction of the contacts. Even if it becomes unstable, a voltage sufficient to drive the LED group 545 and the third lamp driving unit 541 can be secured.

  The fifth terminal and the sixth terminal are connected to the power supply line L1. In the power supply line L1, VDD (12V) supplied via the 5th and 6th terminals is stepped down to VCC (5V) by the power supply IC 541C and supplied as VCC1 into the third lamp driving unit 541 (such as the conversion IC 541B). The output and the VDD (12V) supplied via the 5th and 6th terminals are stepped down to VCL (5V) by the power supply IC 541C and branched to the output supplied to the LED group 545 as VCL1. The number of terminals of the slip ring 541A is smaller than that of a normal connector. Here, a power supply line that supplies power to the third lamp driving unit 541 and the LED group 545 is shared in the vicinity of the slip ring 541A (power supply). Line L1) is branched to a plurality of power supply lines at the subsequent stage.

  A noise filter may be provided on the VCC output of the power supply IC 541C to remove noise. Further, during the output of VCC of the power supply IC 541C, it is connected to one end of the capacitor C1, and the other end of the capacitor C1 is grounded. With such a circuit configuration, the potential of VCC1 is stabilized.

  A noise filter may be provided at the output of the VCL of the power supply IC 541C to remove noise. Further, during the output of the VCL of the power supply IC 541C, it is connected to one end of the capacitor C2, and the other end of the capacitor C2 is grounded. With such a circuit configuration, the potential of VCL1 is stabilized.

  The third lamp driving unit 541 includes a conversion IC 541B. The DATA terminal and the CLK terminal of the conversion IC 541B are connected to the second terminal and the third terminal of the slip ring 541A by the data line L4 and the data line L5, respectively. Thus, the control signal is input from the second terminal of the slip ring 541A to the DATA terminal of the conversion IC 541B via the data line L4, and the clock signal is input from the third terminal of the slip ring 541A to the conversion IC 541B via the clock line L5. To the CLK terminal. In the middle of each of the data line L4 and the clock line L5, amplifiers A1 and A2 are respectively connected, and pull-up resistors R5 and R6 are respectively connected. Accordingly, the high signal or the low signal as the control signal and the clock signal can be accurately transmitted to the conversion IC 541B. A protection circuit HK is also connected to the data line L4 and the clock line L5. The protection circuit HK is a circuit that protects the third lamp driving unit 541 from electrostatic discharge, and includes a protection element S1 including a diode array and the like. VCC1 described later is applied to the protective element S1. The protection circuit HK also has a capacitor C5 connected between VCC1 and ground and connected to the protection element S1.

  The terminals ADR0 to ADR4 of the conversion IC 541B are terminals for setting the address of the conversion IC 541B. Here, since all of the terminals ADR0 to ADR4 are grounded, “00000” is set as the address. By connecting at least one of ADR0 to ADR4 to an LDO terminal or the like, a portion corresponding to the terminal is set to “1”. In this way, an address is set (for example, when the terminal ADR0 is connected to an LDO terminal or the like, the address is “10000”).

  A drive signal obtained by converting the control signal is output from the terminals Q0 to Q23 of the conversion IC 541B. The terminals Q0 to Q23 are connected to the cathodes of the RGB LEDs provided in the LED 545A. The anodes of the RGB LEDs included in the LED 545A are connected to the output of the power supply IC 541C, and VCL1 is applied thereto. For this reason, when a Low signal is output as a drive signal, a current flows through the LED connected to the terminal from which the Low signal is output, and the LED emits light.

  The terminal LDO and the terminal DVDD of the conversion IC 541B output a predetermined voltage. The terminal LDO and the terminal DVDD are grounded via capacitors C5 and C6. The terminal R_Iruf is grounded via the resistor R1 and is connected to the capacitors C5 and C6. In the conversion IC 541B used in this embodiment, the current that flows through the LED when a Low signal is output as a drive signal to at least one of the terminals Q0 to Q23 (when a plurality of LEDs emit light, each of the plurality of LEDs The total of the current flowing through the terminal R_Iruf through the resistor R1 to the ground. The current value of the current (current flowing through each LED) depends on the resistance value of the resistor R1.

  Each terminal VDD of the conversion IC 541B is connected to the output of the power supply IC 541C, and VCC1 is applied. The terminal VREF is grounded via the capacitor C7. Each terminal VDD is also grounded via capacitors C8 to C11 (this stabilizes the voltage applied to each terminal VDD). The terminal GND is grounded.

  The terminal DATA0 is connected to the terminal DATA of the next conversion IC (same as the conversion IC 541B) connected in series along the control signal supply route, and the control signal (when the address does not specify the conversion IC 541B). Is supplied to the next conversion IC. The terminal CLK is connected to the terminal CLK of the next conversion IC, and a clock signal is supplied to the next conversion IC. Other terminals are grounded.

  With the above configuration, VDD (12V) supplied from the outside is stepped down to VCC (5V) by the power supply IC 541C and applied to the conversion IC 541B and the like, and each LED 545A (RGB LED) of the LED group 545 as VCC1 and VCL1. Is done. As a result, even if the electrical connection of the slip ring 541A becomes unstable due to friction of the contacts, the voltage applied to each LED 545A (RGB LED) of the conversion IC 541B or the LED group 545 is stabilized and driven normally. Can be made.

  The conversion IC 541B operates in accordance with the clock signal supplied from the terminal CLK, and supplies the clock signal from the terminal CLK0 to the next conversion IC. When the control signal supplied from the terminal DATA designates its own address, the conversion IC 541B latches the 24-bit information (High signal or Low signal) indicated by the control signal bit by bit, and the terminals Q0 to Q23. The latched information is output as a drive signal (High signal or Low signal). In addition, since a drive signal is output for each control signal that is repeatedly supplied, the light emission luminance of the RGB LEDs is adjusted according to the number of times the Low signal is supplied (the light emission luminance is controlled by PWM control). Note that the LED is turned off when the High signal is supplied. The light emission color and light emission luminance of each LED 545A are adjusted according to the light emission luminance of RGB and the presence or absence of light emission. By adjusting a predetermined control signal, each LED 545A can be made to emit light with a desired emission color and emission luminance, or can be turned off. In particular, by controlling the light emission of each LED 545A in synchronization with the rotation of the bar writer 54, a desired display can be performed by the light emission afterimage of the rotating bar writer 54 (the light emission mode of each LED 545A according to the number of steps of the bar writer 54). By changing the rotation of the versatile lighter 54 and the light emission mode of the LED group 545, desired display can be performed.) The current flowing through the LED 545A during light emission (the sum of the currents flowing through the LEDs) flows to the ground via the resistor R1. In addition, since the current value of the current flowing through the LED 545A depends on the resistor R1, if the resistor R1 is large, the current value is small, and the light emission luminance of the LED 545A is small. In this embodiment, since the power supply lines of VCC1 and VCL1 are shared, the potential of VCC1 may not be stable when a large current flows through the LED 545A (particularly, it may decrease). For this reason, the resistance value of the resistor R1 is set large (here, the resistance value of the resistor R1 is 6 kΩ, but other resistance values may be used), and the light emission luminance of the LED 545A (by one driving signal) Instead of lowering the emission luminance when light is emitted), the current flowing through the LED 545A may be reduced to stabilize the potential of VCC1 (this can stabilize the operation of the conversion IC 541B). In this embodiment, the output of the power supply line L1 is branched by the power supply IC 541C, the capacitor C1 is connected to the power supply line that supplies VCC1, and the capacitor C2 is connected to the power supply line that supplies VCL1. Therefore, the potentials of VCC1 and VCL1 can be stabilized (in particular, the potential of VCC1 can be stabilized and the operation of the conversion IC 541B can be stabilized).

  Next, FIG. 8 shows a circuit configuration example of the second lamp unit 52 and the second lamp driving unit 17. The second lamp driving unit 17 has a circuit configuration shown in FIG. The circuit configuration of FIG. 8 is basically the same as the circuit configuration of FIG. The same conversion IC 541B and conversion IC 17B can be used, and the same LED 545A and LED 52A can be used (the number of LEDs may be the same). The circuit configuration of FIG. 8 can also be applied to the first lamp driving unit 14 and the like.

  FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 differ in the connector connected to the outside. That is, the second lamp driving unit 17 includes a connector 17A and is connected to the outside by the connector 17A. The connector 17A has as many terminals as the slip ring 541A, and here has eight terminals. The fifth and sixth terminals are connected to an external power supply line to which VCL (voltage for driving the conversion IC 17B and the like) is supplied, and the seventh terminal is supplied with VCC (voltage for driving the LED 52A and the like). The 8th terminal is grounded. The reason why two terminals are used for VCL is to allow a large current (for example, 1.5 A) to flow through LED 52A as in FIG. In FIG. 8, VCL and VCC are supplied by different systems and are not shared (that is, the power supply line that supplies power to the LED 52A and the power supply line that supplies power to the conversion IC 17B are separated. ). For this reason, even if a large current flows through the LED 52A, the VCL is not affected. Therefore, the resistance value of the resistor R2 can be made smaller than that of the resistor R1, and the light emission luminance of the LED 52A can be increased.

  In this embodiment, the current value of the current flowing through the LED depends on the value of the resistor R1 or R2. For example, when the resistor R1 is used, the current value of the current flowing through one LED is 30 (potential difference between both ends of the resistor R1) / 6200 (resistance value of the resistor R1) = about 4.8 mA. Since there are 24 LEDs, the maximum value of the current flowing through the resistor R1 (the maximum value of the total current flowing through the LED and the current value when all the LEDs are turned on) is about 4.8 × 24 = about 115 mA. For example, when the resistor R2 is used, the current value of the current flowing through one LED is 30 (potential difference between both ends of the resistor R2) / 2000 (resistance value of the resistor R1) = 15 mA. Since there are 24 LEDs, the maximum value of the current flowing through the resistor R2 (the maximum value of the total current flowing through the LED and the current value when all the LEDs are turned on) is 15 × 24 = 360 mA. Thus, the current flowing through the LED varies greatly depending on the resistance value. Normally, in the versatile lighter 54 in which the resistance R2 is used as the resistance of the conversion IC and the power supply line is shared between the conversion IC and the LED, if the resistance R2 is used, the amount of current increases, and the potential of VCL1 tends to decrease without being stabilized. Accordingly, the potential of VCC1 sharing the power supply line is easily lowered along with it and becomes unstable (the operation of the conversion IC 541B becomes unstable). Therefore, in this embodiment, the potential of VCC is stabilized by using the resistor R1 having a resistance value larger than that of the resistor R2 to reduce the total current. This stabilizes the operation of the conversion IC 541B (however, the brightness of the LED is sacrificed). The resistance values of the resistors R1 and R2 are arbitrary. The resistance value of the resistor R1 may be lower than the resistance value of the resistor R2 so that the amount of current flowing through the LED 545A is smaller than the amount of current flowing through the LED 52A and the operation of the conversion IC 541B is stabilized.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game using a game ball as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. The game value given in the gaming machine is directly payout of a game ball to be a prize ball or a score equivalent to this. The record information of the game balls and the score corresponding to the number of the game balls may be any value that can be exchanged for a special prize or a general prize according to the quantity. Alternatively, these game balls and score recording information may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have valuable value that can be used for a second game on a gaming machine.

  In addition, the gaming value that can be given in the gaming machine is not limited to paying out a gaming ball as a winning ball or giving a score, for example, controlling to a big hit gaming state or a special gaming state such as a probable change state. In other words, the maximum number of rounds that can be executed in the big hit gaming state is the first round number (for example, “15”) larger than the second round number (for example, “2”), and the variable that can be executed in the short time state. The upper limit number of times of display is a first number (for example, “100”) larger than the second number of times (for example, “50”), and the big hit probability in the probability variation state is higher than the second probability (for example, 1/50). It may include a game situation that is more advantageous for the player, such as part or all of the probability (for example, 1/20).

  As an example of a game using a game ball, a predetermined hitting ball is emitted based on a predetermined operation (for example, a rotation operation) performed by a player on a hitting operation handle installed on the lower right side of the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1 A game ball as a game medium is launched toward a game area by a launch motor provided in the apparatus. When the game ball that has flowed down the game area enters the first starting winning opening (first starting area) formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the first starting port switch 22A detects the gaming ball (first The first start condition is satisfied by the fact that the start port switch 22A is turned on). After that, for example, based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied due to, for example, the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state, the special figure game (first figure) using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A 1 special figure game) is started.

  Further, when the game ball enters the second start winning opening (second start area) formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B (second start opening switch). 22B is turned on), and so on, the second start condition is satisfied. After that, for example, based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied due to, for example, the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state, the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B (first 2 special figure game) is started. However, when the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the normally open state or closed state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the gaming ball to enter the second starting winning opening (in this embodiment, high When in the base state, the second start winning opening is easily opened).

  Also, based on the fact that the game ball that has flowed down the game area passes through the passing gate 41 and is detected by the gate switch 21 (the gate switch 21 is turned on), the normal symbol display 20 performs the normal game. The normal chart start condition for executing is established. Thereafter, based on the fact that the general symbol start condition for starting the variable symbol normal display, such as the end of the previous regular symbol game, has been established, the normal symbol display device 20 performs a normal symbol game (normal symbol variable). Display) is started. In this ordinary game, after the start of normal symbol change (variable display), when a predetermined time has elapsed, the fixed normal symbol that becomes the variable symbol display result (display result of the ordinary game) is stopped and displayed (derived) indicate. At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbols per regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed regular symbol, the variable symbol display result of the regular symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per standard”, the opening control and the expansion opening control are performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. When a predetermined time elapses, closing control or normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed. Whether or not the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is set as “predetermined per symbol” as the predetermined specific display result is determined when the normal symbol game is started by the normal symbol display 20 or the like. Is determined (predetermined) before derivation display.

  When the first special figure game is started or when the second special figure game is started, whether or not to change the special symbol variable display result to a “big hit” as a predetermined specific display result, It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Then, at a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result, the determination of the variation pattern (specifying the execution time of the special display or decorative design variable display, the decorative design variable display pattern, or the like) is performed.

  After the special figure game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the variation pattern, for example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern elapses, a definite special symbol as a variable display result is derived. Is displayed.

  When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a variable symbol display result (display result of a special symbol game), the display result (special symbol display result) becomes “big hit” (specific display result), and the player It is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player. Whether or not the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state corresponds to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, and is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. As the special symbol variable display result (display result of the special game), when the big hit symbol is not derived and displayed and the lost symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result (special symbol display result) is “lost”.

  As an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “3” and “7” is a jackpot symbol, and a special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is a lost symbol. Each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be a different special symbol from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening is in an open state, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in a first state advantageous to the player. Then, during the predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or the period until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls enter the grand prize opening and a winning ball is generated, the grand prize opening is continuously opened. A round game (also simply referred to as “round”) is executed. During periods other than the execution period of such round games, the big prize opening is closed, and it is difficult or impossible to generate a winning ball. When a game ball enters the big prize opening, a winning ball (game ball that has entered the big prize opening) is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball for each detection. It is. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, “15”) is reached.

  When the special figure display result is “big hit”, the case where the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probability change” is included. For example, as a result of variable display of a special symbol, when a jackpot symbol indicating the number “3” is derived and displayed, the jackpot type becomes “non-probable”, and when a jackpot symbol indicating the number “7” is derived and displayed The type is “probable change”. When the jackpot type is “probability change” or “non-probability change”, as the round game in the big hit game state, the upper limit time for the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to be in the first state (the big prize opening is in an open state) advantageous to the player Is a predetermined number of times such as 15 rounds (15 times). Note that the big hit gaming state based on “big hit” when the big hit type is “non-probable change” is referred to as “non-probable big hit game state”. Also, the big hit gaming state based on “big hit” when the big hit type is “probable change” is referred to as “probability big hit game state”. “Big hit” when the big hit type is “non-probable change” may be referred to as “non-probable big hit”, and “big hit” when the big hit type is “probable change” may be called “probable big hit”.

  After the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability that the variable display result is “big hit” (big hit probability) may be controlled to a probability change state where the probability is higher than the normal state. The probability change state is controlled so as to continue until a predetermined probability change end condition such as the start of the next big hit gaming state is satisfied. In addition, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the average variable display time (variable display period) may be controlled to be short when the normal state is shorter. In the short-time state, one of the short-time end conditions is the first among the fact that a special game has been executed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) and the next big hit game state has been started. It is controlled to continue until it is established. In addition, the remaining number of executions of the special figure game until the time-shutdown condition is satisfied may be referred to as a time-shortest number of times. The short-time state and the probable change state are game states advantageous to the player.

  In this embodiment, the gaming state after the non-probability big hit gaming state ends is a time-short state but does not become a probable variation state. In this embodiment, the gaming state after the probability variation big hit gaming state is ended is a short time state and a probability variation state.

  The normal state is a game state other than a state advantageous to the player, such as a specific game state such as a big hit game state, a short-time state, or a probability change state. The probability of “per figure” and the probability that the variable display result in the special figure game will be “big hit” is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed, a predetermined return after power-on) This is the same control as when the process was not executed.

  In the short time state, the normally variable winning ball device 6B is placed in the first variable state (open state) in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening than in the non-short time state that is not in the short time state such as the normal state. Alternatively, the state is changed between an enlarged open state and a second variable state (closed state or normal open state). For example, the control for reducing the normal symbol change time in the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 (which is a variable variable display period, also referred to as a normal symbol change time) than in the normal state, Control that increases the probability that the variable symbol display result of a normal game (the display result of a general game) will be “per normal” in the normal game, and the variable display result is “per normal”. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the above, the normal variable winning is achieved by controlling the tilt control time for performing the tilt control of the movable blade piece to be longer than that in the normal state and increasing the number of tilts compared to the normal state. The ball device 6B may be changed between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. Thus, the control for changing the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode is referred to as high opening control (also referred to as “time-short control” or “high base control”). Is done. By controlling in such a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened, and a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is achieved.

  Time-short states are also referred to as “high base state”, “high base”, etc., and game states that are not time-short states are also referred to as “low base state”, “low base”, “non-time-short state”, “non-time-short state”, etc. Is called. The probability variation state in which probability variation control is performed is also referred to as "high probability state", "high probability", etc., and the gaming state that is not the probability variation state is "low probability state", "low probability", "non-probability variation state", "non-probability variation". Is also said. The gaming state when in the probable change state and the short time state is also referred to as “high-accuracy high base state”, “high-accuracy high base”, or the like. The gaming state when the state is in the short-time state without being in the probable change state is also referred to as “low probability high base state”, “low probability high base”, or the like. The gaming state when the probability change state is not the short-time state is also referred to as “highly accurate low base state”, “highly accurate low base”, or the like. The state that does not become either the short-time state or the probability variation state, that is, the normal state is also referred to as “low accuracy low base state”, “low accuracy low base”, or the like.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, the first special symbol game and the second special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A. Corresponding to the start of any one of the second special figure games on the display device 4B, the decorative symbol variable display and the fourth symbol display are started. In the first special figure game or the second special figure game, when a fixed special symbol that is a variable symbol display result is derived and displayed, the “left” of the image display device 5 is synchronized with the timing of the derived display. In the “middle” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variable display of the decorative symbols is terminated, and the fixed decorative symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. In addition, a 4th symbol display etc. are also performed in synchronization with the first special figure game and the second special figure game.

  The variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a predetermined reach mode during the period from the start of variable display of the decorative symbol to the end (before the fixed decorative symbol is derived) (the period during variable display). May be established). Here, the reach mode is a combination of the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 (detailed later, but a finalized decorative symbol (decorative symbol combination) derived at the time of the big hit). For decorative symbols that are not yet stopped when they constitute the part (also referred to as “reach variation symbols”), the display mode in which the variation continues, or all or some of the decorative symbols are all of the jackpot combinations Or it is the display mode which is changing synchronously while constituting a part. Specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) in advance. The remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, “medium”) that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) that constitutes the determined jackpot combination is stopped. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the decorative pattern is fluctuating, or the decorative symbol is a big hit in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R This is a display mode in which all or a part of the combination is changed and changed in synchronization.

  During the variable display of the decorative design, a character image (effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative design is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a background image is displayed, An effect of reproducing and displaying different moving images is executed. These effects are called variable display effects together with the variable display of the decorative pattern itself (this is also an effect). That is, the variable display effect is an effect by an image displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 in accordance with the variable display of the special symbol, and is a concept including the variable symbol display itself. Making the variable display mode a reach mode is one of the effects during variable display. In the variable display effect, in addition to the effect by the image (including the variable display of the decorative pattern itself) displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 along with the variable display of the special symbol, the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R. In addition, effects such as lighting operations in the first lamp unit 9 and the second lamp unit 52, display operations on the character display 51C of the information display unit 51, operations of the versatile writer 54, and the like may be included (other effects) The same for).

  In the variable display effect, a reach effect may be executed. The reach effect is executed in response to the reach mode. Reach effects can be achieved by reducing the fluctuating speed of the decorative pattern, displaying a character image (effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative pattern on the screen of the image display device 5, or changing the display mode of the background image. It is an effect that performs an effect operation different from that before reaching the reach mode, by playing a video that is different from the decorative pattern, or by changing the change mode of the decorative pattern. In this embodiment, normal reach, super reach A, and super reach B, which have different production modes, are prepared as reach production (see FIG. 16).

  When the special figure display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game, is “big hit”, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the same on a predetermined effective line in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” By deciding and displaying the decorative symbols all together, it is only necessary to derive and display the finalized decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. Note that the decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed may differ depending on the jackpot type.

  When the special figure display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is not the reach mode, and the decorative pattern constituting the predetermined non-reach combination is stopped and displayed. There are cases in which a definite decorative symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, when the special figure display result is “losing”, the decorative symbols constituting a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as “reach lose combination”) are stopped and displayed after the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode. As a result, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-specific display result may be derived and displayed.

  The main board 11 transmits an effect control command to the effect control board 12 as the game progresses. The effect control board 12 performs various effects by executing effect control for controlling the image display device 5 and the like based on the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. As a result, the game executed by the main board 11 and the various effects executed by the effect control board 12 are synchronized.

  Next, main operations (actions) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. In the following, the operation will be described with reference to a flowchart and the like, but in each operation (each process), a process that does not appear in the flowchart may be appropriately performed.

  In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started (including resumption after power interruption), the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 performs, for example, a predetermined game control main process. Processing is executed. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings and the like after setting the interrupt prohibited.

  When the CPU 103 executing the game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC supplied every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) and accepts the interrupt request, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disabled state, for example, a game Executes control timer interrupt processing.

  In the game control timer interrupt process, the CPU 103 performs a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 such as a switch process, a main side error process, an information output process, a game random number update process, a special symbol process process, a normal symbol process process, and a command control process. Processing for controlling the progress of the process is included. At the end of the game control timer interrupt process, the interrupt enabled state is set. As a result, the game control timer interrupt process is executed every time a timer interrupt occurs, that is, every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) which is the supply interval of the interrupt request signal.

  The switch process is performed by determining whether a detection signal is input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110. This is a process for determining for each switch whether or not it is in an ON state (that is, whether or not a game ball has entered or passed).

  The main-side error process is a process of performing an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and generating a warning if necessary according to the diagnosis result.

  The information output process is a process for outputting data such as jackpot information, start-up information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example.

  The game random number update process is a process for updating at least a part of a plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software. As an example, the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side include a random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. It only has to be included.

  The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as the big hit game state with “1”. Any of the values of “65535” can be taken.

  The random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is a random value used to determine the big hit type as “probable change” or “non-probable change” when the variable display result is “big hit”. It can take any value from “100” to “100”.

  The random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol, which is one of a plurality of variation patterns (variation patterns belonging to the variation category determined based on the random number MR3). This is a random value used to determine the above, and can take any value from “1” to “100”.

  In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special symbol game is set as a big hit. Determination of whether or not to control in gaming state, determination of jackpot type and variation pattern, control of display operation in special symbol display device 4 based on the determination result (execution of special game), special variable of jackpot gaming state Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform setting / opening operation setting (execution of round game) of the big winning opening in the winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure. Although the details of the special symbol process will be described later, by executing the special symbol process every time a timer interrupt occurs, the variable display result and the variation pattern are determined, the special symbol game is executed based on the determination, and the jackpot gaming state Etc. are realized.

  In the normal symbol process, for example, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 (for example, when it is determined in the switch process that the gate switch 21 is turned on), the number of holds reaches the upper limit. If there is not, hold storage of the usual game (for example, extract a random value and store it in the RAM 102), or use the hold memory (random number stored in the RAM 102) to determine the variable display result of the usual game. Or, the variation pattern (variation time, etc.) of the regular game is determined, and the normal symbol display 20 is controlled according to the variation pattern to control the display operation (for example, lighting or extinguishing of the segment LED). First, the variable display result of the normal game can be derived and displayed, or when the variable display result is per general map, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is opened first. Or carried out the process of the state. The normal symbol process is executed every time the timer interrupt occurs, thereby executing the normal game, the first variable state (easy entry state) of the normal variable winning ball device 6B at the time of the normal game, etc. Is realized.

  The command control process is a process of transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. As an example, in special symbol process processing, normal symbol process processing, and the like, transmission setting of a control command (production control command or the like) (for example, storing a storage address value of a control command to be transmitted is stored in the RAM 102) is performed. In the process, a process of actually transmitting the transmission-set control command to the effect control board 12 is performed. In this transmission process, an effect control INT signal or the like is used, and a control command is transmitted.

  Next, the special symbol process will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101.

  When the start winning determination process is started, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is turned on ( Step S201). If it is determined in the switch process that the first start port switch 22A is on, for example, if the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the number of the first special figure game is stored. It is determined whether or not a certain number of first figure holding memory is a predetermined upper limit value (here, “4”) (step S202). At this time, the CPU 103 obtains a first special figure reserved memory count value that is a stored value of a first special figure reserved memory number counter (counter that counts the first special figure reserved memory number) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. It suffices if the first special figure reserved memory number can be specified by reading. When the first special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), the start port buffer value, which is the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102, is set to “1”. Setting is performed (step S203).

  When the first start-up switch 22A is OFF in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), it is normal. It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is on (step S204). If it is determined in the switch process that the second start port switch 22B is on, for example, if the second start port switch 22B is on (step S204; Yes), the number of reserved memories in the second special figure game is used. It is determined whether or not a certain second special figure holding storage number is a predetermined upper limit value (here, “4”) (step S205). At this time, the CPU 103 obtains a second special figure reserved memory count value which is a stored value of a second special figure reserved memory counter (a counter for counting the second special figure reserved memory) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. It suffices if the second special figure reserved memory number can be specified by reading. When the second special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), the start port buffer value is set to “2” (step S206). If the second start port switch 22B is not turned on (step S204; No), or if the second special figure reservation storage number is the upper limit value (step S205; Yes), the start winning determination process is terminated.

  After either of the processes of steps S203 and S206 is executed, the special figure reservation storage number count value corresponding to the start port buffer value is updated by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first special figure reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second special figure reserved memory number count value is increased. Add one. Thus, the first special figure reserved memory number count value is updated so as to increase (increment) by 1 when the first start condition for allowing the game ball to enter the first start winning opening is satisfied. Further, the second special figure reserved memory number count value is updated so as to increase (increment) by 1 when the second start condition for allowing the game ball to enter the second start winning opening is satisfied. At this time, the total pending storage number count value, which is the stored value of the total pending storage number counter provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102, is updated to add 1 (step S208).

  After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (step S209). As an example, in the process of step S209, a random number MR1 for determining a special figure display result or a jackpot type determination from among numerical data updated by a random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area of the random number circuit 104 or the RAM 102. Numerical data indicating the random value MR2 and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted. The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored as reserved data by being set at the head of the empty entry in the special figure storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “2”, the hold data is set in the second special figure hold storage unit as shown in FIG. At this time, when the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit, the CPU 103 can control the first hold indicator 25A and specify the first special figure hold memory number added by one. May be displayed on the first hold indicator 25A (for example, the number of lighted LEDs is increased by one). When the hold data is set in the second special figure hold storage unit, the CPU 103 controls the second hold indicator 25B to display a display that can specify the number of the second special figure hold memory added by one. You may make it make the 2nd holding | maintenance display device 25B perform (for example, increase the number of lighting of LED by 1).

  The first special figure storage unit shown in FIG. 11A has entered the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and a first start winning has occurred, but has not yet started. The hold data of the first special figure game is stored. As an example, the first special figure holding storage unit associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and based on the establishment of the first starting condition by the entry of the game ball The CPU 103 stores the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and the like as the reserved data. Is stored until a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) is reached.

  The second special figure storage unit shown in FIG. 11 (B) has not yet started, although the game ball has entered the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and the second start winning has occurred. There is no second special figure game hold data stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening, and based on the establishment of the second starting condition by the entry of the game ball The CPU 103 extracts the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and the like, as the reserved data. The data is stored until a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) is reached.

  Thereafter, the start winning command transmission setting is performed (step S211). When the start opening buffer value is “1”, the start winning prize command includes a first start opening prize specifying command (a command specifying that the first starting prize has occurred) and a first special figure reserved memory number specifying command. (Command for designating the first special figure reserved memory number specified by the first special figure reserved memory count value), and if the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second starting port prize designation A command (a command for designating the occurrence of the second start winning) and a second special figure reserved memory number designation command (designating a second special figure reserved memory number specified by the second special figure reserved memory number count value). Command). Thereafter, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S212). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “2” (step S212; “2”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S213), and then the start winning prize is obtained. The determination process ends. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “1” (step S212; “1”), the start port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S214). The process proceeds to step S204. Thereby, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of the game balls that are effective at the same time, the processing based on the detection of both effective start winnings can be completed reliably.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 103 selects one of the processes in steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. And execute.

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special symbol holding storage number is “0” (step S231). The CPU 103 may determine whether or not the second special figure reserved memory number count value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), for example, the first area of the second special figure reservation storage unit (for example, the storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) The numerical data indicating the predetermined random number value, which is the hold data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102, is read (step S232). Thereby, the game random number extracted corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (second start winning) at the second start winning opening in the process of step S209 is read. The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second special figure reserved memory number count value, the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory number is updated. The stored contents in the holding storage unit are shifted (step S233). For example, the reservation data stored in the storage area lower than the holding number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the holding numbers “2” to “4”) in the second special figure holding storage unit is higher by one entry ( Shift to storage areas corresponding to the holding numbers “1” to “3”. Further, in the process of step S233, the total number of reserved storages may be updated so as to be decremented by one. Then, the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102, is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S235). The CPU 103 may determine whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number count value is “0”. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; No), for example, the first area of the first special figure reservation storage unit (for example, the storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) The numerical data indicating the predetermined random number value, which is the hold data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102, is read (step S236). Thereby, the game random number extracted corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (first start winning) at the first start winning opening in the process of step S209 is read. The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the process of step S236, for example, by updating the first special figure reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating it, the first special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the first special figure reserved memory number is updated. The stored contents in the holding storage unit are shifted (step S237). For example, the first special figure hold storage unit stores the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time ( Shift to storage areas corresponding to the holding numbers “1” to “3”. Further, in the process of step S237, the total number of reserved storages may be updated to be decremented by 1. Then, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special figure display result, which is the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, is determined as either “big hit” or “losing” (step S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the special figure display result. For example, the CPU 103 sets the special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. 13 as a use table. In the special figure display result determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 13, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result indicates the special figure display result as “big hit” and “lost”. It is only necessary to be assigned to the determination result of whether or not the game state is the probability variation state.

  The CPU 103 reads the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result included in the gaming random number temporarily stored in the random number buffer for variation in step S232 or S236 from the random number buffer for variation, and the gaming state is in the probabilistic state. Whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state to the determined value that matches the random value MR1 by referring to the special figure display result determination table based on whether or not there is numerical data indicating the random value MR1 Accordingly, the assigned determination result of “big hit” or “lost” may be determined as the special figure display result. The CPU 103 may determine that it is in the probability variation state when the probability variation flag is in the on state. For example, when the random value MR1 is “9000”, the CPU 103 determines that the special figure display result is “big hit” when the probability variation flag is in an on state (in the probability variation state), and the probability variation flag is turned off. In the case of a state (in the case of an uncertain change state), it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost”.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in the probability variation state, the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” at a higher decision ratio than in the non-probability variation state. Therefore, for example, based on the jackpot end process in step S117 shown in FIG. 9 (described in detail later), the probability variation flag is set to the on state corresponding to the case where the jackpot type is “probability variation”, and the like. When the current state is a probable change state, the special figure display result is likely to be a “hit” and more likely to be a big hit game state than in the non-probability change state. That is, it is advantageous for the player.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined by the process of step S239 is “big hit” (step S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (step S240; Yes), a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 is set to an on state (step S241). Further, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S242, a jackpot type determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set in a use table for determining the jackpot type. For example, the CPU 103 sets the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 14 as a use table. In the jackpot type determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 14, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is either “non-probable change” or “probability change”. As long as it is assigned to the determination result.

  The CPU 103 reads the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type included in the game random number temporarily stored in the random number buffer for variation in step S232 or S236 from the random number buffer for variation, and the jackpot read from the random number buffer for variation By referring to the jackpot type determination table set in the use table based on the numerical data indicating the type determining random value MR2, the jackpot type assigned to the determined value matching the random number MR2 is determined as the current jackpot type. It may be determined as

  After executing the process of step S242, the big hit type is stored (step S243). The CPU 103 stores in the jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 a jackpot type buffer setting value indicating the determination result of the jackpot type (for example, “0” in the case of “non-probable change”, in the case of “probable change”). The value of “1”) is stored to store the jackpot type.

  When the special figure display result is not “big hit” (step S240; No), after step S243, a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game is determined (step S246). As an example, when it is determined in step S240 that the special symbol display result is not “big hit”, the special symbol predetermined as the lost symbol is determined as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, a plurality of types of big hits are made according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S242 (according to the big hit type buffer setting value). Any one of the special symbols predetermined as the symbols may be determined as the confirmed special symbol.

  After executing the process of step S246, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S247), and the special symbol normal process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in step S247, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed.

  In step S235, when the number of reserved figures stored in the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S248), the special symbol is set. Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (demonstration display start designation command) for designating the start of demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is sent from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the effect control board 12 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if not transmitted, the demonstration display start designation command is set to be transmitted, and then the demonstration display setting is ended. In the effect control board 12, when a demonstration display start designation command is transmitted, a demonstration screen is displayed.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 in FIG. 9 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is on (step S261; Yes), the big hit hour fluctuation pattern is determined with reference to the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table (stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance) (step S262). ). If the big hit flag is off (step S261; No), the loss variation pattern is determined with reference to the loss variation pattern determination table (previously stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 101) (step S263).

  FIG. 16 shows a specific example of the variation pattern in the present embodiment. In this embodiment, variation patterns PA1-1, PA2-1, PA3-2 to PA3-4 are prepared as the loss variation patterns. Further, fluctuation patterns PB3-2 to PB3-4 are prepared as the big hit hour fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation patterns PA1-1 and PA2-1 are non-reach fluctuation patterns that specify non-reach (a variable display mode does not become a reach mode). The fluctuation pattern PA2-1 is a non-reach fluctuation pattern for a short time (with shortening) in which the special figure fluctuation time is shorter than normal (PA1-1).

  The fluctuation patterns PA3-2 to PA3-4 are reach fluctuation patterns that specify reach (that the variable display mode becomes the reach mode). The fluctuation pattern PA3-2 is a reach fluctuation pattern that designates execution of normal reach. The variation pattern PA3-3 is a reach variation pattern that designates development from normal reach execution to super reach A. The variation pattern PA3-4 is a reach variation pattern that designates development from normal reach execution to super reach B. The fluctuation pattern PB3-2 is a reach fluctuation pattern that specifies execution of normal reach. The fluctuation pattern PB3-3 is a reach fluctuation pattern that designates development from normal reach execution to super reach A. The fluctuation pattern PB3-4 is a reach fluctuation pattern that designates development from normal reach execution to super reach B.

  In step S262, for example, the big hit variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 17 is referred to. As shown in FIG. 17, in the big hit variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number MR3 for variation pattern determination may be assigned to the determination result of the big hit variation pattern. In step S262, the CPU 103 refers to the jackpot variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the variation pattern determination random value MR3 read from the variation random number buffer, thereby determining the decision value that matches the random value MR3. The variation pattern assigned to the current value may be determined (selected) as the current big hit variation pattern.

  In FIG. 17, the determination ratio is described instead of the determination value range. In the actual table, it is only necessary to assign a determined value in a range corresponding to the determined ratio in FIG. 17 to each variation pattern. The determination ratio is a ratio in which the entire range (1 to 100) of values that the random number MR3 can take is 100. For example, in FIG. 17, the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern PB3-2 is 10, the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern PB3-3 is 20, and the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern PB3-4 is 70. Is assigned a decision value 1 to 10 (range of 10%) to be compared with the random value MR3, and a decision value 11 to 30 (range of 20%) to be compared with the random value MR3 is assigned to the variation pattern PB3-3. Then, determination values 31 to 100 (range of 70%) to be compared with the random value MR3 are assigned to the variation pattern PB3-4. The same applies to other tables in which the determination ratio is described.

  In step S263, when the current gaming state is the non-time saving state (when the time reduction flag is OFF), for example, the first loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 18A is referred to. When the current gaming state is the short-time state (when the short-time flag is on), for example, the second loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 18B is set as the usage pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 18, in the first to second loss variation pattern determination tables, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination is assigned to the determination result of the loss variation pattern. Just do it. In step S263, the CPU 103 selects one of the first to second loss variation pattern determination tables set as the use pattern based on the numerical data indicating the variation pattern random number MR3 read from the variation random number buffer. , The variation pattern assigned to the determined value that matches the random number MR3 may be determined (selected) as the current loss variation pattern.

  In the variation pattern determination table for loss shown in FIG. 18, the fluctuation pattern PA2-1 having a short special figure fluctuation time is easily selected in the short-time state, and in the short-time state, it is more average than in the non-short-time state. Thus, it is possible to shorten the variable display time, to suppress the occurrence of invalid start winnings, and to reduce the stop of the game ball fired by the player (so-called “stop hit”). Moreover, the execution frequency of variable display can be increased.

  Referring to FIGS. 17 and 18, at the time of big hit, the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern PB3-4 for executing super reach B is the highest, the fluctuation pattern PB3-3 for executing super reach A, and the fluctuation for executing normal reach. The determination ratio is gradually decreased in the order of the pattern PB3-2. At the time of losing, the determination ratio of each variation pattern is reversed. For this reason, when Super Reach B is executed, the variable display result is “big hit” at the highest rate. Then, in the order of super reach A and normal reach, the rate at which the variable display result becomes “big hit” (so-called big hit expectation) decreases.

  After executing step S262 or S263, a special figure variable time (also referred to as a variable time) that is a variable symbol display time is set (step S266). The special symbol change time, which is the special symbol variable display time, is derived from the fixed special symbol that will be the variable display result (special symbol display result) after starting the special symbol change in the special symbol game (variable display end) Time). As shown in FIG. 16, the special figure fluctuation time is designated by each fluctuation pattern, and the CPU 103 sets the special figure fluctuation time designated by the fluctuation pattern selected in the process of step S262 or S263, thereby enabling the special symbol or The timing at which the variable display result of the variable display of the decorative design is derived can be set. The special figure change time is set by, for example, setting a timer value corresponding to the special figure change time in a game control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102.

  Following the processing of step S266, any one of the first special symbol games in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol game in the second special symbol display device 4B that satisfies the start condition. Is set to start the variation of the special symbol (step S267). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting is made to transmit a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting is made to transmit a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. Thereby, a special figure game is started. When starting the first special figure game, the CPU 103 controls the first hold indicator 25A to display a display capable of specifying the first special figure hold memory number obtained by subtracting one from the first hold indicator 25A. (For example, the number of LEDs to be turned on is reduced by one). When the second special figure game is started, the CPU 103 controls the second hold indicator 25B to display a display that can specify the second special figure hold memory number subtracted by one. (For example, the number of LEDs to be turned on is reduced by one).

  Thereafter, in order to notify the effect control board 12 side of the special figure display result, the variation pattern determination result, and the like, transmission setting of a command (variation start command) at the start of variation of the special symbol is performed (step S271). For example, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the first fluctuation start designation command (designates that the first special figure game is started) is used as a fluctuation start command corresponding to the first special figure game. Command), first special figure reserved memory number designation command (command indicating the first special figure reserved memory number count value decremented by 1 in step S237), variation pattern designation command (variation pattern determined in step S262B or S263B) Command) and display result designation command (designation command indicating the current variable display result) are set for transmission. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, a second fluctuation start designation command (designates that the second special figure game is started) is used as a fluctuation start command corresponding to the second special figure game. Command), second special figure reserved memory number designation command (command indicating the second special figure reserved memory number count value reduced by 1 in step S237), fluctuation pattern designation command, display result designation command (present variable display result of this time) The transmission setting is performed to transmit the specified command in order.

  After executing the process of step S271, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” (step S272), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” in step S272, when the next timer interruption occurs, the special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 of FIG. 9 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. In the special symbol variation process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the special symbol variation time set in step S111 has elapsed (whether or not it is time to derive a special diagram display result). For example, by subtracting 1 from the timer value of the game control process timer for which the initial value was set in step S111 and determining whether or not the subtracted timer value has become “0”, whether or not the special figure variation time has elapsed What is necessary is just to determine. When the timer value of the game control process timer (timer value after subtracting 1) is not 0, the special figure variation time has not elapsed, so control for executing the variable display of the special figure in the special figure game (for example, The first special symbol or the second special symbol is displayed (control for transmitting a driving signal for appropriately updating the display for maintaining the display of the special symbol for a predetermined time. The same applies hereinafter) and the like. In the display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, a process for changing the special symbol is performed, and the special symbol changing process is ended. On the other hand, when the timer value of the game control process timer becomes 0 and the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display The device 4B performs control to stop the variation of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol (the definite special symbol set in step S110) that is the variable display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display) (the definite special symbol is It may be controlled to continue displaying for a predetermined time.), The transmission setting of the symbol confirmation designation command (command for designating the derivation of the display result) is performed, and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “3”. By repeatedly executing step S112 each time a timer interrupt occurs, special symbol variable display, fixed special symbol derivation display, and the like are realized. Note that which of the first special figure and the second special figure is to be changed and which is to display the special figure display result may be specified by a variable special figure designation buffer value or the like.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the big hit flag is on. When the big hit flag is on, the time reduction flag and the probability variation flag are reset (turned off), and the remaining number of variable displays executed in the time reduction state provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (time reduction remaining number) ) Is reset. The count value of the short-time counter is reset to “0”. Then, a timer value corresponding to the fanfare waiting time (the waiting time from the start to the end of the fanfare in the big hit gaming state, which is a predetermined time) is set as an initial value in the game control process timer. Then, “15” is set as an initial value in a round number counter provided in the RAM 102 for counting round games. Thereafter, a setting for transmitting a hit start designation command (a command for designating the start of a big hit (fanfare)) is performed, and the special symbol process flag is updated to “4”, and the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  When the big hit flag is in an off state, it is determined whether the hour / short flag is in an on state or the count value of the hour / hour counter is other than “0”, and when it is in an on state or other than “0” In this case, “1” is subtracted from the count value of the time reduction counter. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the count value after subtracting “1” is “0”. If the count value is “0”, the time-short end condition for ending the time-short state is satisfied (that is, Since a predetermined number of variable displays that can be executed in the state has been executed), the time reduction flag is turned off to end the time reduction state. Thereafter, a transmission setting for transmitting a background designation command (here, a command for designating the background of the gaming state (high probability low base or low probability low base) corresponding to the probability variation flag) based on the state of the probability variation flag is performed. When the time reduction flag is off, or when the count value of the time reduction counter is other than “0”, the count value after subtracting “1” is not “0”, or after the background designation command transmission setting, The special symbol stop process is terminated by updating the value of the figure process flag to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. In this big hit release pre-processing, for example, 1 is subtracted from the timer value of the game control process timer. If the timer value after the subtraction is not “0”, the fanfare waiting time has not yet elapsed, so the big hit release pre-processing ends. When the timer value after subtraction is “0”, the fanfare waiting time has elapsed and the round game start timing has come. In this case, a process of starting the execution of the round game in the big hit game state and opening the grand prize opening (for example, a process of transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door), the big prize opening A process for setting a timer value corresponding to the upper limit (29 seconds in this case) of the period during which the game is opened to the game control process timer is executed. When the process for opening the special winning opening is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. By repeating step S114 every time a timer interrupt occurs, waiting until the start timing of the round game (waiting until the end of the fanfare), opening of the big prize opening, and the like are realized.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. This big hit release process includes a process of subtracting 1 from the timer value of the game control process timer, a timer value after 1 subtraction, and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23 in one round game (switch Each time the count switch 23 is determined to be in the ON state in the process, the winning prize opening may be changed from the open state to the closed state (or the counter may be counted by a counter (provided in the RAM 102) or the like). Including a process for determining whether or not it is time to return to a partially open state).

  When it is determined that the timer value after decrementing by 1 has reached 0, or the number of detected game balls (count value of the counter) has reached a predetermined number (for example, 9), the big prize opening is closed. Therefore, the process of returning the special winning opening to the closed state (for example, the process of turning off the solenoid 82 by stopping the transmission of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door) Processing to set the timer value corresponding to the winning period closing period (a round game interval period, a preset period) in the game control process timer, or to decrement the count value of the round counter is executed Is done. If the timer value after subtracting 1 does not become 0 and the number of detected game balls has not reached the predetermined number, a process for maintaining the open state of the big prize opening (for example, the solenoid drive signal Etc.), and the process during the big hit release is completed. When the big prize opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. By repeating step S115 every time a timer interrupt occurs, the open state of the big prize opening is maintained until the timing for returning the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In the processing after the big hit release, there are processing for determining whether or not the count value of the round number counter has become “0”, processing for decrementing the timer value of the game control process timer by 1 when it is not “0”, and the like. Done.

  When it is determined that the count value of the round number counter is “0”, it means that the round game has reached the upper limit number of times. Is a waiting time until the end of the game, and a timer value corresponding to a predetermined time is set in the game control process timer. In addition, a setting for transmitting a hit end designation command is performed, and processing for updating the special figure process flag to “7” is also performed.

  When the process of decrementing the timer value of the game control process timer by 1 is performed, it is determined whether the timer value after decrementing by 1 is 0. If not, it is not the start timing of the round game, so the closed state Is maintained, and the processing after the big hit release ends. If it is 0, it is the start timing of the round game, so the timer value corresponding to the upper limit (29 seconds in this case) of the process for opening the big winning opening and the period for opening the big winning opening. Is set in the game control process timer, transmission setting of a special winning opening release designation command (command for designating the number of rounds according to the count value of the round number counter), and the like are executed. When the process for opening the special winning opening is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  Each round game is realized by repeatedly executing S115 and S116 after the big winning opening is opened in step S114 every time a timer interrupt occurs.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the big hit end process, a process of decrementing the timer value of the game control process timer by 1 is performed. If the timer value decremented by 1 is not 0, the ending has not ended, and the jackpot end processing is ended as it is. When the timer value decremented by 1 reaches 0, the ending is completed. Therefore, depending on the big hit type (big hit type buffer setting value) stored in the big hit type buffer, the short time flag, short time counter, probability change flag, etc. Set the state.

  For example, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the big hit type is “probability change”. If it is a probability change, the CPU 103 turns on the time reduction flag and the probability change flag, and counts the initial value in the time reduction counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. Is set to “100”. If the big hit type is “non-probable change”, only the hour / hour flag is turned on, and “100” is set as the initial count value in the hour / hour counter. Further, the remaining number count value is set to “0” (step S1508). After that, various data such as game control process timer and jackpot type buffer setting value (those that you do not want to carry over to the next variable display) are reset as appropriate, and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

Next, main operations in the effect control board 12 will be described.
In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes, for example, a predetermined effect control main process. When the production control main process is started, the production control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process, clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and CTC (counter / timer mounted on the production control board 12). Circuit) register setting, etc. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a timer interrupt flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 is on. The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, the process waits.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption occurs due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disabled state is used, It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on, the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off, and command analysis processing is executed. In the command analysis processing, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process is executed. In the effect control process, determination, determination, setting, and the like according to the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed for the control content of the effect operation using various effect devices. Following the effect control process, an effect random number update process is executed. In the effect random number update process, numerical data indicating the effect random number counted by the random counter in the RAM 122 is updated by software as various random values used for effect control. Thereafter, it is determined again whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on.

  In the command analysis process, for example, when the first start opening winning designation command and the first special figure reserved memory number designation command are received, the held display symbol is newly displayed in the display area 5Ha, and the display drive unit 16 is used. Then, one LED of the first hold indicator 51A is turned on. For example, when a second start opening winning designation command and a second special figure hold memory number designation command are received, a hold display symbol is newly displayed in the display area 5Hb, and a second hold display is made via the display drive unit 16. A new LED of the device 51B is turned on.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 19, the effect control CPU 120 first executes the fourth symbol control process (step S168). In the fourth symbol control process, control for displaying the fourth symbol is performed. For example, when the first variation start designation command is received, the fourth symbol is displayed via the display driving unit 16 so that the fourth symbol is displayed in the display time corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. Processing for controlling the display 51D is executed. In addition, when the display time has elapsed, a process for controlling the fourth symbol display 51D via the display drive unit 16 is performed so as to perform display according to the display result specified by the display result specifying command. Run. For example, when the second variation start designation command is received, the fourth symbol is displayed via the display driving unit 16 so that the fourth symbol is displayed in the display time corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. Processing for controlling the display 51E is executed. Further, when the display time has elapsed, a process for controlling the fourth symbol display 51E via the display drive unit 16 is performed so as to perform display according to the display result specified by the display result specifying command. Run. By executing the fourth symbol control process for each timer interruption, display of the fourth symbol is realized.

  After step S168, the effect control CPU 120 performs the following processes of steps S170 to S175 according to the value of the effect control process flag (initially “0”) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. Select one of them and execute it.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “0”. This variable display start waiting process is based on whether or not the first variation start designation command or the second variation start designation command from the main board 11 is received (whether or not each reception flag is on). This includes processing for determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5. When the first variation start designation command or the second variation start designation command is received and it is determined that the variable display of the decorative design on the image display device 5 is started, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “1”. The In other cases, the variable display start waiting process is terminated without updating the value of the effect control process flag.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “1”. FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the special figure display result is “lost” based on, for example, a display result designation command transmitted and received from the main board 11 ( Step S521). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost” (step S521; Yes), for example, the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 and received is variably displayed in the decorative pattern. It is determined whether or not the non-reach variation pattern (PA1-1, PA2-1) corresponds to the case of “non-reach” in which the mode is not a reach mode (step S522).

  If it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S523). As an example, in the process of step S523, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a decorative symbol of a non-reach combination updated by a random counter for performance provided in a predetermined area of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122 is extracted. Then, by referring to a non-reach combination decoration design determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, a finalized design (non-reach combination decoration design) is determined.

  When it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; No), a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating random values for determining a decorative combination of a reach combination updated by the random number circuit 124 or an effect random counter is extracted and stored in the ROM 121 in advance. For example, the determined decorative design (the decorative design of the reach combination) is determined by referring to the decorative design determination table of the reach combination.

  When it is determined in step S521 that the special figure display result is not “losing” (step S521; No), the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that are the final stop symbols constituting the jackpot combination is determined (step S525). As an example, in the process of step S525, first, numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the jackpot determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted. Subsequently, for example, by referring to the jackpot determination symbol determination table prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121 in accordance with the jackpot type specified by the display result designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the image display device 5. The decorative symbols with the same symbol number that are stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are determined. The same decorative design may be different depending on the type of jackpot (for example, “7” for probability variation, “4” for non-probability variation, etc.).

  After steps S523, S524, and S525, the effect control CPU 120 executes effect control pattern setting processing for setting an effect control pattern according to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specification command (step S530). After step S530, the CPU 120 for effect control corresponds to the initial value (corresponding to the variation pattern) of the effect control process timer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122, for example, corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. An initial value corresponding to the special figure fluctuation time is set (step S531).

  Then, a setting for starting the variation of the decorative design or the like in the image display device 5 (a start setting for effect operation control) is performed (step S533). At this time, for example, the display control unit 123 is controlled based on the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined (set) as the use pattern in step S530, and the “left” provided in the display area of the image display device 5 is controlled. ”,“ Middle ”, and“ right ”decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be started (at this time, the special display game to be executed and the hold display corresponding to the variable display) It is preferable to delete the symbols and perform processing such as shifting other reserved display symbols, etc. Further, the LED of the first reserved indicator 51A or the second reserved indicator 51B is set to 1 via the display driving unit 16. It ’s best to turn it off.) Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S534), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “2”. FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a variable display effect process. In the effect processing during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time (special drawing change time) corresponding to the change pattern has elapsed, based on the timer value of the effect control process timer, for example. (Step S551). As an example, in the process of step S551, the timer value of the production control process timer is decremented by 1, and it is determined whether or not the data associated with the process timer determination value that is the same value as the timer value decremented by 1 is an end code. By doing so, it is determined whether the special figure fluctuation time has elapsed.

  If it is not an end code, that is, if the special figure variation time has not elapsed (step S551; No), it is determined whether or not the current period is a versatile control period for operating the versatile writer 54 (step S561). The said control period should just be prescribed | regulated by the presentation control pattern etc. If it is the versatile writer control period (step S561; Yes), it is determined whether or not the period in which the versatile writer 54 advances downward (step S562A). The period may be defined by the production control pattern. If the period has not elapsed (step S562A; No), for example, a control signal (a serial signal indicating data for driving the stepping motor) is generated so as to advance the versatile writer 54 in accordance with the drive data included in the effect control pattern. It transmits to the accessory drive part 18 (step S562B). In the accessory driving unit 18, the control signal is converted into a parallel driving signal by the conversion IC 18 </ b> B and supplied to the driving mechanism 53. The drive mechanism 53 operates in accordance with the drive signal, and moves the bar writer 54 downward. By executing the processing in step S562B for each timer interruption, the downward movement of the versatile writer 54 defined by the effect control pattern is realized.

  When the advance period has elapsed (step S562A; Yes), it is determined whether the period A has elapsed (step S563A). The period A is a period from when the verser writer 54 is rotated until the rotation is stabilized (the varsa writer 54 accelerates so that the rotation speed gradually increases, but the acceleration ends and the rotation is stabilized at a constant rotation speed). This is a period until a later predetermined timing (which may be a stable timing) and may be defined in the production control pattern or the like. When the period A has elapsed (step S563A; Yes), a feedback of a rotational position detection signal (a signal output by detecting that the rotational axis of the stepping motor that rotates the versatile writer 54 has reached the initial position). Is determined (step S563B). When the period A has not elapsed (step S563A; No), or when there is no feedback (step S563B; No), the rotation of the bar writer 54 is not stable (step S563A; No), or the first display starts. Since the timing is not suitable (step S563B; No), the rotation drive control and light emission control of the versatile light are performed, and the process for performing the first display by the light emission afterimage is performed (step S563D). In step S563D, a control signal is supplied to the accessory driving unit 18 based on drive data and lighting data included in the effect control pattern. The conversion IC 18B of the accessory drive unit 18 converts the serial control signal into a parallel drive signal and outputs the parallel drive signal to the drive mechanism 53 (stepping motor) to operate the drive mechanism 53 (rotates the versatile writer 54). Also, the conversion IC 18B supplies a control signal that does not designate its own address to the third lamp driving unit 541, and the conversion IC 541B of the third lamp driving unit 541 converts the supplied control signal into a driving signal to convert the LED group. The LED group 545 is caused to emit light in a manner according to the control signal. By performing the process of step S563D for each operation timer interruption, the first display by the versatility 54 specified by the effect control pattern is realized.

  If there is feedback (step S563B; Yes), the rotation of the bar writer 54 is stable, and the second display can be started from the position where the bar writer 54 is in the initial position. A process for performing the second display by the afterimage is performed (step S563C) (the second display can be appropriately performed thereby). In step S563C, a control signal is supplied to the accessory driving unit 18 based on drive data and lighting data included in the effect control pattern. The conversion IC 18B of the accessory drive unit 18 converts the serial control signal into a parallel drive signal and outputs the parallel drive signal to the drive mechanism 53 (stepping motor) to operate the drive mechanism 53 (rotates the versatile writer 54). Also, the conversion IC 18B supplies a control signal that does not designate its own address to the third lamp driving unit 541, and the conversion IC 541B of the third lamp driving unit 541 converts the supplied control signal into a driving signal to convert the LED group. The LED group 545 is caused to emit light in a manner according to the control signal. By executing the process of step S563C for each operation timer interruption, the second display by the versatility 54 defined by the effect control pattern is realized. For example, when a rotational position detection signal is received once, a predetermined flag is set, and thereafter, YES is determined in step S563B, and the process of step S563C is repeated. If “YES” is determined in the step S563B, thereafter, the process of the step S563C may be executed until the end of the effect of the versatile writer.

  The production by the versatile writer 54 is executed by, for example, Super Reach B. At this time, a message indicating that super reach B is being executed may be displayed on the character display 51C.

  When it is not the control period of the versatile lighter 54 (step S561; No), it is determined after the steps S562B, S563C, and S563D that it is the light emission period of the first lamp unit 9 (step S564). The light emission period may be defined by the effect control pattern. When it is the light emission period (step S564; YES), the effect control CPU 120 transmits a predetermined control command to the VDP 123A of the display control unit 123, and causes the VDP 123A to control the light emission operation of the first lamp unit 9. For example, when a control command defined by the effect control pattern is transmitted to the VDP 123A, a control signal is supplied to the first lamp driving unit 14 based on lighting data corresponding to the control command. The conversion IC 14B of the first lamp driving unit 14 converts the serial control signal into a parallel driving signal, and causes the first lamp unit 9 to emit light in a manner according to the control signal. By performing the process of step S565 for each operation timer interruption, the light emission effect of the first lamp unit 9 defined by the effect control pattern is realized.

  If it is not the light emission period of the first lamp unit 9 (step S564; No), it is determined after step S565 whether it is the light emission period of the second lamp unit 52 (step S566). The light emission period may be defined by the effect control pattern. When it is the light emission period (step S566; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 transmits a predetermined control command to the VDP 123A of the display control unit 123, and causes the VDP 123A to control the light emission operation of the second lamp unit 52. For example, when a control command defined by the effect control pattern is transmitted to the VDP 123A, a control signal is supplied to the second lamp driving unit 17 based on lighting data corresponding to the control command. The conversion IC 17B of the second lamp driving unit 17 converts the serial control signal into a parallel driving signal, and causes the second lamp unit 52 to emit light in a manner according to the control signal. By performing the process of step S567 for each operation timer interruption, the light emission effect of the second lamp unit 52 defined by the effect control pattern is realized.

  When it is not the light emission period of the second lamp unit 52 (step S566; No), after the step S567, other effect operation control according to the set effect control pattern is performed (step S568). For example, the effect control execution data associated with the process timer determination value that is the same as the timer value of the effect control process timer among the data included in the effect control pattern selected as the usage pattern is displayed in the effect control CPU 120. Based on (display control data, audio control data, etc.), the display control unit 123 is controlled to display an effect image on the image display device 5, or a speaker is output by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the audio control board 13. Production operation control is performed such as outputting sound and sound effects from 8L and 8R. By repeatedly executing step S568 for each timer interruption, execution of reach effects, decorative symbol variable display operations, and the like is realized. After step S568, the variable display effect process ends.

  When the data corresponding to the timer value decremented by 1 in the process of step S551 is an end code, and the special figure variation time has elapsed from the start of the variable display of decorative symbols (also a special figure game) (step S551; Yes) ), It is determined whether or not a first symbol confirmation designation command or a second symbol confirmation designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S571). At this time, if the command has not been received (step S571; No), the variable display effect process is terminated and waits. If the predetermined time has passed without receiving the symbol confirmation designation command after the variable display time has elapsed, the predetermined error processing is performed in response to the failure to receive the symbol confirmation designation command normally. It may be executed.

  When a symbol confirmation designation command is received in step S571 (step S571; Yes), for example, a variable display of decorative symbols such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. In step S572, control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol (determined ornament symbol) (determined ornament symbol of the combination determined in step S171) that becomes a variable display result in step S572. This control content may be defined by the production control pattern. At this time, a timer value corresponding to the hit start designation command reception waiting time is set in the effect control process timer or the like (step S573). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S574), and the variable display effect process is terminated.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “3”. In the special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command has been received. If it is determined that a hit start designation command has been received, an effect control pattern for executing an effect during the big hit (before ending) executed in the big hit gaming state is set as the use pattern, and the effect control is performed. The process flag value is updated to “4”. At this time, a timer initial value corresponding to the execution time of the effect control pattern set as the usage pattern is set in the effect control process timer, and this process ends.

  When it is determined that no hit start designation command has been received, it is determined whether or not the hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed. For example, 1 is subtracted from the timer value of the effect control process timer, and it is determined whether the timer value obtained by subtracting 1 is “0”, thereby determining the elapse of the waiting time. If the timer value after subtraction of 1 is not “0”, the hit waiting designation command reception waiting time has not elapsed, so this processing is terminated. If the timer value after subtracting 1 is “0”, it means that the waiting time for receiving the hit start designation command has elapsed, so it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “losing” The value of the effect control process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  The hitting process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this hit process, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the timer value of the effect control process timer by 1, and the same value as the timer value after subtracting 1 from the data included in the effect control pattern selected as the usage pattern. Production operation control is performed based on production control execution data (display control data, audio control data, etc.) associated with the process timer determination value. By repeatedly executing step S174 for each timer interruption, the execution corresponding to the big hit gaming state (for example, an effect including fanfare and excluding ending) is realized.

  In the hit processing, it is further determined whether or not a hit end designation command has been received. If no hit end designation command has been received, all round games have not ended, so the value of the effect control process flag should be updated. The process is terminated without hitting. Further, when the winning end designation command is received, all the round games are ended, and therefore the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to step S175 in order to start the ending effect. Update to 5 "and end the hit processing. Although not shown, at the time of this update, an effect control pattern for executing the ending is selected as a use pattern, and a timer initial value corresponding to the execution time of the effect control pattern selected as the use pattern is displayed. Set to the control process timer. The ending effect control pattern may be set in advance.

  The ending process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this ending process, although not shown, the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the timer value of the effect control process timer, and the timer value after subtracting 1 from the data included in the effect control pattern selected as the usage pattern Based on the production control execution data (display control data, audio control data, etc.) associated with the process timer determination value that is the same value as the production value, production operation control is performed, and this process is terminated. The execution of the ending effect is realized by repeatedly executing step S175 for each timer interruption. When the timer value after decrementing by 1 is “0”, or when the data associated with the process timer judgment value that is the same as the timer value after decrementing by 1 is the end code, the effect control The value of the process flag is updated to the initial value “0”. When the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “0” which is the initial value, this process is terminated.

  Next, the operation of the versatile writer 54 will be described. The versa writer 54 first moves downward and then starts rotating (see FIG. 3). At the start of rotation, drive control is performed so as to gradually increase (accelerate) the rotation speed of the versatile lighter 54 (see FIG. 22). When a predetermined period elapses after acceleration ends and the rotation speed becomes constant, period A (which is a period starting from the start of rotation) ends (see FIG. 22). In the period A, since the rotation is not stable at a constant speed (or because there is a high possibility that the rotation is not stable), the display is not distorted even if the rotation speed changes (for example, the rotation position of the versatile lighter 54) In response to this, a display that does not change the light emission mode of the LED group 545 is executed. After the period A elapses, the first display is executed until a predetermined rotation position (here, an initial position) of the stepping motor is detected for the first time (this may be detected by a rotation position detection signal). After the rotation position is detected, the second display is executed (the second display can be started without taking into consideration the rotation position of the stepping motor at the end of the period A (the rotation position of the versatile writer 54)). The second display is a display in which the display is distorted when the rotational speed is changed. For example, the second display is a display in which the light emission mode of the LED group 545 is changed according to the rotational position of the versatile lighter 54. Thus, an appropriate effect display can be displayed by performing the first display and the second display according to the period. In particular, the period A is set as a period until the operation (rotation) of the versatile writer 54 is stabilized (preferably as a sufficient period). Therefore, in the period A, the display is performed by performing the first display. Appropriate display is possible regardless of distortion. Then, by performing the second display after the period A, appropriate display can be performed even if the second display is complicated. Further, since the second display is performed after the predetermined rotational position is detected, it is easy to control the second display. If an attempt is made to start the second display immediately after the end of the period A, the one displayed by the second display tilts, or the rotational position of the versatile writer 54 at the end of the period A needs to be specified. Although the second display cannot be properly performed or the control becomes complicated, the occurrence of these inconveniences can be prevented by performing the second display after detecting a predetermined rotational position.

  The display displayed in the second display is, for example, a character, number, symbol, or the like that requires a display direction (it makes sense by being in a specific direction, or in a specific direction by being in a specific direction Anything that has a correct orientation, such as something that is easier to report meaning than when it is not). The display displayed in the first display may be any display that does not require an orientation compared to the second display, for example.

  The rotational position detection signal may be unnecessary. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 may determine the rotational position of the versatile lighter 54 by counting the number of steps when the stepping motor is rotated. Further, the period during which the first display is performed may be performed by counting the number of steps. Alternatively, the first display and the second display may be performed by performing control predetermined according to the number of steps or the number of rotations (control determined in advance without feedback).

  In this embodiment, a large current flows through the LED 545A and the potential of the voltage VCC1 applied to the conversion IC 541B is not stable (particularly, the potential is lowered) in the versa writer 54 in which the power supply line is shared. Since the resistor R1 that does not increase the current value of the current flowing through the LED 545A is provided, the voltage VCC1 can be stabilized, and the operation of the conversion IC 541B can be stabilized (when the potential of VCC1 decreases, the conversion IC 541B Is not stable, but this can be prevented.) In particular, since the power supply line has a resistance value larger than that of the resistor R2 used in a conversion IC (such as the conversion IC 52B) that drives another separate electrical component (such as the LED 52 of the lamp unit 52) (that is, the light emission luminance of the LED 545A). For example, the current flowing through the LED 545A is reduced instead of lowering the LED 52A, etc.), so that the voltage VCC1 can be stabilized and the operation of the conversion IC 541B can be stabilized.

  In addition, since the common power supply line is branched after the slip ring 54A, VCL1 and VCC1 are provided, and the capacitors C1 and C2, which are means for stabilizing the potentials, are provided, so that a slight potential change can be absorbed. The voltage VCC1 can be stabilized, and the operation of the conversion IC 541B can be stabilized.

  Further, the effect by the operation of the versatile writer 54 can be enhanced by the connection by the slip ring 54A.

  Furthermore, since the drive control and the light emission control of the versatile lighter 54 are collectively performed by the effect control CPU 120, the rotation of the versatile lighter 54 and the light emission can be easily synchronized by simple control.

  Further, since the data used in the VDP 123A is compressed data and the data used in the production control CPU 120 is non-compressed, it is possible to efficiently use the data and efficiently store the data used for the production. Can do.

  In this embodiment, the above-described configuration is a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that performs a game, and is separate from the first board and the first board (for example, the accessory driving unit 18). A second substrate (for example, a versatile lighter 54), a connection means (for example, a slip ring 541A) for performing electrical connection between the first substrate and the second substrate by a movable contact, and the first Power supply means for supplying power of the first voltage from one substrate to the second substrate through the connection means (for example, a power supply substrate D1), and an electronic component (for example, conversion) on the second substrate side IC 541B and LED 545A), and power generation means (for example, power supply IC 541C) for generating power of the second voltage for driving the electronic component from the power of the first voltage supplied from the power supply means. Vignetting composed. According to such a configuration, even if the electrical connection of the connecting means becomes unstable due to the friction of the contacts, the electronic component provided on the second substrate can be normally driven.

  In this embodiment, the first voltage (for example, drive voltage VCC (5 V) or the like) is higher than the second voltage (for example, drive voltage VDD (12 V) or the like) by the above configuration. According to such a configuration, the second voltage can be stably generated.

  In this embodiment, with the above-described configuration, the first voltage (for example, drive voltage VCC (5 V) or the like) is higher than twice the second voltage (for example, drive voltage VDD (12 V) or the like). is there. According to such a configuration, the second voltage can be stably generated.

  In this embodiment, with the above configuration, the electronic component is a light emitting diode (for example, LED 545A). According to such a configuration, the light-emitting diode that decorates the gaming machine provided on the movable second substrate side emits light stably, so that interest can be improved.

  In this embodiment, with the above configuration, the electronic component further includes a control circuit (for example, a conversion IC 541B) that supplies a signal to the light emitting diode. According to such a structure, the light emitting diode which decorates a game machine by a control circuit can be light-emitted variously, and an interest can be improved.

  In this embodiment, with the above configuration, the connecting means has a plurality of power contacts (FIG. 7; the fifth terminal and the sixth terminal of the slip ring 541A) for supplying power of the first voltage, and grounding. And a plurality of ground contacts (FIG. 7; the first terminal and the fourth terminal of the slip ring 541A). According to such a configuration, even when a large number of light emitting diodes are mounted and current consumption increases, a necessary amount of current can be supplied to the light emitting diodes.

  (Modifications) The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may not have all the technical features shown in the above-described embodiment and the like, and the one described in the above-described embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. The structure of the part may be provided. Below, the modification of the said embodiment is shown. You may combine at least one part about each of the following modification.

  The effect executed by operating the versatile writer 54 may be any effect. For example, the effect may be executed as at least a part of the effect in the big hit gaming state, or the variable display result may be a big hit. May be executed as at least a part of a notice effect or the like.

  In the present embodiment, the structure in which the accessory driving unit 18 (first substrate) and the versatile writer 54 (second substrate) are electrically connected by the slip ring 541A (connection means) has been described, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Instead, the first substrate and the second substrate may be configured to be electrically connected by the movable contact of the connecting means. For example, the operation device and the sub-image display device may be electrically connected by a slip ring. Specifically, FIG. 23 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to a modification, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball (also referred to as a game ball) as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball emitting device and driven. The game board 2 is made of a synthetic resin such as transparent (or translucent) plastic, and the player can visually recognize the back side of the game board. In this embodiment, a sub-image display device 510 is provided on the back side of the game board 2. Then, the player can visually recognize through the game board 2 whose display content on the sub-image display device 510 is transparent. Note that the entire game board 2 does not have to be transparent, and only the portion corresponding to the sub-image display device 510 may be configured to be transparent.

  A sub-image display device 510 is provided below the image display device 5 and on the back side of the game board 2. The sub-image display device 510 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) that is smaller than the image display device 5 and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the sub-image display device 510, various effects (for example, a notice effect) related to variable display and start winning in the image display device 5 are executed. In this embodiment, the sub-image display device 510 can operate (horizontal operation) from the initial position (standby position) shown in FIG. 1 to a position (superimposition position) superimposed on the front side of the image display device 5. . Further, the sub-image display device 510 is capable of tilting the display surface relative to the image display device 5 and rotating the display surface so that the display surface can be viewed from the front. With such a configuration, it is possible to execute an effect display in the display area of the sub-image display device 510 and a notice effect with the operation of the sub-image display device 510. The image display device 5 is also called a main liquid crystal, and the sub-image display device 510 is also called a sub liquid crystal.

  Further, the sub-image display device 510 can rotate so that the display surface can be viewed from the front. As shown in FIG. 24, on the back side of the display surface of the sub-image display device 510, there is provided a rotation driving means 56 constituted by a motor or a gear meshing with a gear 57 fixed on the main body side of the sub-image display device 510. The sub image display device 510 can be rotated in accordance with the rotation of the motor. In this embodiment, the rotation operation is performed when the sub-image display device 510 is in the overlapping position, but the rotation operation may be performed also in the standby position. The effect control CPU 120 realizes such a rotation operation by driving the rotation driving means 56.

  The operating device 530 (first substrate), the sub-image display device 510 (second substrate), and the slip ring 541A (connection means) are electrically connected. Necessary data and electric power can be supplied to the sub-image display device 510 via the slip ring 541A. The power voltage supplied from the power supply substrate D1 to the sub-image display device 510 via the operating device 530 is higher than the voltage (5V) required for driving the sub-image display device 510 (12V). Supply. Since the sub-image display device 510 is provided with a power supply IC, the voltage value (12 V (VDD)) of the power supplied by the power supply IC via the slip ring 541A is a voltage necessary for driving the sub-image display device 510. Step down to the value (5V (VCC)). Thereby, even if the electrical connection of the slip ring 541A becomes unstable due to the friction of the contact, the voltage applied to the sub-image display device 510 can be stabilized and driven normally. Furthermore, by driving the rotatable sub-image display device 510 stably and normally, various effects including the following effects can be executed and the interest can be improved.

  Since the sub-image display device 510 can be driven stably, the start winning storage display area 5H can be arranged in the display area of the sub-image display device 510. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number corresponding to the special figure game (special figure hold memory number) is specified. The on-hold storage display in the start winning memory display area 5H is generated based on the starting winning when the game ball passes (enters) through the first starting winning opening, or the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening. The display mode (for example, display color and shape) is varied depending on whether the start is based on passing (entering) or not. In this embodiment, the stored storage display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening is set to a round blue display, and the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening. The on-hold storage display generated based on the start winning due to (entering) is a round red display. The start winning storage display area 5H may be provided in the image display device 5. When the start prize storage display area 5H is provided in the image display device 5, the start prize storage display area is obtained when the sub-image display device 510 operates to reach a position (superimposition position) to be superimposed on the front side of the image display device 5. When the display in 5H becomes invisible, a display corresponding to the display in the start winning storage display area 5H may be displayed on the sub-image display device 510. In this case, the display corresponding to the display in the start winning memory display area 5H may be a round display similar to that in the start winning memory display area 5H, or the number of holds is indicated by a number or other symbol. It may be. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by operating the sub-image display device 510.

  Further, as a pre-reading notice effect, by changing the display part for displaying the number of special figure reservation storage in the start winning memory display area 5H to a specific display mode different from the normal display mode, A character image is displayed on the image display device 5 over a plurality of variable displays until a memory advance notice (hold display advance notice) or a variable display subject to the advance notice is executed. Is continuously displayed, and a character display preview for executing a story using the character image is executed.

  In the present embodiment, the configuration of the slip ring 541A has been described as a connection unit that electrically connects the first substrate and the second substrate with movable contacts. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the connecting means may be a rotary connector or a connecting means having rail-type movable contacts that can move in parallel.

  In the present embodiment, a drive voltage VDD (first voltage) of 12 V supplied from the power supply substrate D1 (power supply means) is 5 V for driving the LED group 545 and the third lamp drive unit 541 (electronic component). In the above description, the driving voltage VCC (second voltage) is larger than twice, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the drive voltage supplied from the power supply substrate D1 (power supply means) may be twice or less as long as the voltage of the LED group 545 to be driven and the voltage of the third lamp drive unit 541 can be stabilized.

  In the present embodiment, the voltage value (first voltage) of the power supplied from the power supply substrate D1 (power supply means) is the voltage value (first voltage) for driving the LED group 545 and the third lamp driving unit 541 (electronic component). The configuration has been described in which the electronic component is driven by lowering the voltage by the power IC 541C (power generation means) provided on the side of the versatile writer 54 (second substrate), but is not limited thereto. For example, conversely, the voltage value (first voltage) of the power supplied from the power supply substrate D1 (power supply means) is the voltage value (second voltage) for driving the LED group 545 and the third lamp driving unit 541 (electronic component). When the voltage value for driving the electronic component becomes unstable, the voltage is increased by the power supply IC 541C (power generation means) provided on the versatile lighter 54 (second substrate) side to stabilize the electronic component. May be driven. Further, a battery or a capacitor may be provided on the versatile lighter 54 (second substrate) side.

  The first hold indicator 51A and the second hold indicator 51B may be display means other than LEDs. In addition, the number of special figure reservations stored may be displayed not by the number of lighted LEDs but by numbers. In addition, in the above, the display control is performed for the number of special figure reservations stored (the number of LEDs lit in the above) displayed on the first hold indicator 51A and the second hold indicator 51B in accordance with the display or deletion of the hold display symbol. However, display control may be performed in step S168 or the like. For example, in step S168, one LED of the first hold indicator 51A may be turned on via the display driving unit 16 (when the first start opening prize designation command is received) or may be turned off ( When receiving the first change start designation command). In step S168, one LED of the second hold indicator 51B may be turned on anew (when receiving the second start opening prize designation command) or turned off via the display driver 16 ( When receiving the second change start designation command).

  Moreover, you may make it perform the prefetch effect which changes a hold display symbol, and in such a case, the display control of the special figure hold memory number displayed on the 1st hold indicator 51A or the 2nd hold indicator 51B is performed. In addition, it may be performed at the same timing as the process of executing the pre-reading effect (in particular, when the pre-reading effect is performed at the start of displaying the hold display symbol), or may be performed at another timing. Even if the pre-reading effect is performed by changing the emission color of the light emitting means such as the LED (the LED corresponding to the special game that is the target of the pre-reading effect) in the first hold indicator 51A or the second hold indicator 51B. Good. In such a case, the light emission means in the first hold indicator 51A or the second hold indicator 51B is turned off or turned on (display control for changing the number of special figure hold memories) and the prefetch effect are performed at the same timing. It may be performed at different timings.

  The variable display (simply variable display) of the identification information (special drawing, decorative symbol, normal symbol, etc.) includes that the identification information blinks. For example, in special drawings and ordinary drawings, a pattern in which all segments are turned off and one pattern in which at least some segments are turned on (for example, a lost pattern) are alternately included in the variable display of identification information ( In this case, the one pattern (for example, a lost symbol) appears to blink). In addition, variable display may be performed by blinking decorative symbols and ordinary symbols. Further, the identification information variably displayed in the variable display and the identification information as the variable display result may be different. For example, the display of one horizontal bar (“−”) blinks as a variable display of a special figure or an ordinary figure, and the other display (“7” if “big hit”, Deriving and displaying “1” or the like if “lost” is included in the variable display of the identification information. For example, a decorative pattern other than the scrolled decorative pattern may be a confirmed decorative pattern. Note that, in one variable display, an aspect in which identification information that was not displayed in the initial predetermined period is displayed after the predetermined period has been included in the variable information variable display.

  Versa writer 54 may include a stepping motor or the like. In addition to the rotation, the versatile lighter 54 may perform display by a light emission afterimage by moving up and down or left and right.

  In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board 12 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, the presence or absence of the pseudo-continuous, etc., one change pattern command is given when the change is started. Although an example of transmission is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the gaming control microcomputer 100 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-continuity, whether there is a slip effect, etc. before reaching reach (so-called if not reach). A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command has reached the reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if the reach does not reach, the so-called first You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect (after 2 stop). In this case, the effect control board 12 may perform the effect control in the change display based on the change time derived from the combination of the two commands. The game control microcomputer 100 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control board 12 selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. Also good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  In addition, the image display operation in the image display device for executing the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, the sound output operation in the speaker, and the lighting operation in the game effect lamp and the decoration LED Various production operations including the above can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the gist of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, and is scored based on the occurrence of winnings by enclosing gaming media It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to a computer device included in the gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1. Alternatively, it may be distributed in a pre-installed manner in a storage device such as a computer device. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  1 Pachinko gaming machine, 2 gaming board, 3 gaming machine frame, 4A, 4B special symbol display device, 5 image display device, 6A normal winning ball device, 6B normal variable winning ball device, 7 special variable winning ball device, 8L, 8R speaker, 9 first lamp section, 11 main board, 12 production control board, 13 audio control board, 14 first lamp driving section, 15 relay board, 16 display driving section, 17 second lamp driving section, 17A connector, 17B Serial / parallel conversion IC, 18 accessory drive unit, 19 relay board, 20 normal symbol display, 21 gate switch, 22A, 22B start port switch, 23 count switch, 50 stage unit, 51 information display unit, 52 second lamp Section, 52A LED, 53 drive mechanism, 54 versatile light, 541 third lamp drive section, 541A slip 541B Serial / Parallel Conversion IC, 545 LED Group, 545A LED, 100 Game Control Microcomputer, 101, 121 ROM, 102, 122 RAM, 103 CPU, 104, 124 Random Number Circuit, 105, 125 I / O, 120 Production control CPU, 123 display control unit, 123A VDP, 123B CGROM, D1 power supply board.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine for playing games,
A first substrate;
A second substrate different from the first substrate;
Connection means for performing electrical connection between the first substrate and the second substrate by a movable contact;
Power supply means for supplying power of a first voltage from the first substrate to the second substrate via the connection means;
On the second substrate side,
Electronic components,
A gaming machine, comprising: power generation means for generating power of a second voltage for driving the electronic component from power of the first voltage supplied from the power supply means.

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