JP2017131293A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of maintaining fun of a game.SOLUTION: A pachinko machine 1 has an initiation pocket capable of receiving a game ball hit into a playing area 5a. When the game ball enters the initiation pocket, determination processing is performed regarding winning. Then, varying display is started in accordance with a result of this determination processing, and if a winning symbol is displayed in the varying display, a winning game is executed. In this regard, the pachinko machine 1 allows start of a timer performance associated with a prescribed performance during the execution of the varying display, and a mode of the performance at that time may cause indication of an expectation degree for the player.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 114

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine (generally also referred to as a “pachinko machine”).

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as can be seen in, for example, Patent Document 1, a gaming machine in which an effect corresponding to a result of jackpot determination is performed is known.

  That is, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, it is first determined whether or not there is a winning game ball at the starting port. Then, when a game ball is won at the starting port, a determination process for determining whether or not a big hit is made is performed. At this time, the special symbol is variably displayed on the predetermined display for a predetermined fluctuation time. Then, when the predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, after the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a special display mode indicating that the jackpot is won, a special game in which a lot of prize balls are paid out to the player is performed.

  Further, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the game entertainment is maintained until a special game is performed by executing a count effect in which a count display related to a predetermined effect is performed.

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-085082

  In the above conventional gaming machine, the count effect is related to the highly expected effect, and when the highly expected effect appears as a result of the count display, a special display mode can be expected to appear. It becomes like this. However, if there is a situation in which such a high-expected performance that appears as a result despite the fact that count display has been performed for a long time, a decline in the entertainment interest of the game can be avoided. Absent.

  This invention is made | formed in view of such a situation, and it aims at providing the gaming machine which can suppress the fall of a game entertainment attraction.

Means 1: determination means for performing determination;
A privilege granting unit for granting a privilege to the player when a specific mode appears in a display according to a result of determination by the determination unit;
Predetermined effect control means for performing control related to a predetermined effect that can be executed at least at the timing of winning a prize;
A count effect means capable of executing a count effect in which a count display is performed up to a predetermined value toward a timing at which a specific effect targeted for counting appears,
The predetermined effect control means includes
When a specific count effect is executed as the count effect based on the fact that a predetermined effect condition is satisfied, the first period in which the remaining time until the count display in the specific count effect reaches a predetermined value is relatively large The display of the predetermined effect is permitted when a new prize is generated, but the remaining time until the count display in the specific count effect reaches a predetermined value is relatively long. The gaming machine is characterized in that the display of the predetermined effect is not allowed even if a new winning occurs when the second period is small.

  In other words, the effect that is the target of the count effect (count object) can often be executed even when the count effect is not performed. For example, “execution is performed at a predetermined timing based on the variation pattern”. There are “specific effects” and “predetermined effects executed at the time of winning” (in the specification, for example, each effect described in paragraph 2647). However, among these, a new prize is awarded when the count display reaches a predetermined value under the condition that the “specific effect executed at a predetermined timing based on the variation pattern” is the target of the count effect (count target). If this occurs by chance and a predetermined effect occurs, whether the predetermined effect has occurred in relation to the count display reaching the predetermined value as the target of the count effect, or what is the count effect? As a non-relevant performance, it may be difficult to grasp whether a specific performance has occurred due to the occurrence of a new prize (confusion), and as a result, the specific performance that is the target of the count effect (count object) You might miss it.

  In this regard, in the above configuration, as shown in FIG. 259, when a specific count effect is executed, the first period (remaining time until the count display in the specific count effect reaches a predetermined value) In the figure, when it is in the “permissible period”), the display of the predetermined effect is permitted when a new winning occurs, but the first period ends, and the count display in the specific count effect is a predetermined value. When the second period (corresponding to the “inhibition period” in the figure) is relatively short until the time reached, a display of a predetermined effect is not permitted even if a new winning occurs ( Timer target suppression control). As a result, in a situation where a specific count effect is executed, the occurrence of a predetermined effect due to the occurrence of a new winning is permitted, but the count display is predetermined in relation to the count display reaching a predetermined value as the target of the count effect. It is preferable to avoid the situation where it is difficult to grasp (confused) whether a certain production has occurred due to the occurrence of a new prize as a production that has nothing to do with the production of counts. Will be able to.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress a decrease in gaming interest.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine which is one embodiment of the present invention. It is a right view of a pachinko machine. It is a left view of a pachinko machine. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is the perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front right. It is the perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine from the left front. It is the perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine from back. It is the perspective view of the pachinko machine seen from the front in the state where the door frame was opened from the main body frame and the main body frame was opened from the outer frame. It is the disassembled perspective view which decomposed | disassembled the pachinko machine into the door frame, the game board, the main body frame, and the outer frame and was seen from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which decomposed | disassembled the pachinko machine into the door frame, the game board, the main body frame, and the outer frame, and was seen from the back. It is a front view of the outer frame in a pachinko machine. It is a right view of an outer frame. It is the perspective view which looked at the outer frame from the front. It is the perspective view which looked at the outer frame from back. It is the disassembled perspective view which decomposed | disassembled the outer frame and was seen from the front. (A) is the perspective view which looked at the site | part of the outer frame side upper hinge member in an outer frame from the lower side, omitting the left frame member, (b) is the exploded perspective view which decomposes | disassembles and shows (a). is there. (A) is a perspective view which expands and shows the state by which the main body frame side upper hinge member of the main body frame is removed with respect to the outer frame side upper hinge member of an outer frame, (b) is an outer upper hinge member. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the state by which the main body side upper hinge member is attached to. It is explanatory drawing which shows the effect | action of the lock member in an outer frame. It is a front view of the door frame in a pachinko machine. It is a right view of a door frame. It is a left view of a door frame. It is a rear view of a door frame. It is the perspective view which looked at the door frame from the right front. It is the perspective view which looked at the door frame from the left front. It is the perspective view which looked at the door frame from back. It is sectional drawing cut | disconnected by the AA line in FIG. It is sectional drawing cut | disconnected by the BB line in FIG. It is sectional drawing cut | disconnected by the CC line | wire in FIG. It is the disassembled perspective view which decomposed | disassembled the door frame for every main member and was seen from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which decomposed | disassembled the door frame for every main member and was seen from back. (A) is the perspective view which looked at the door frame base unit in a door frame from the front, (b) is the perspective view which looked at the door frame base unit from the back. It is the disassembled perspective view which decomposed | disassembled the door frame base unit for every main member, and was seen from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which decomposed | disassembled the door frame base unit for every main member, and was seen from back. (A) is the perspective view which looked at the ball feed unit of the door frame base unit from the front, (b) is the perspective view which looked at the ball feed unit from the back. (A) is an exploded perspective view of the ball feeding unit as seen from the front, and (b) is an exploded perspective view of the ball feeding unit as seen from the rear after removing the rear case and the fraud prevention member. (A) is the perspective view which looked at the foul cover unit of the door frame base unit from the front, (b) is the perspective view which looked at the foul cover unit from the back. (A) is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the foul cover unit from the front after removing the cover member, (b) is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the foul cover unit from the back after removing the cover member. It is a front view of a foul cover unit in the state where a lid member was removed. (A) is the front view of the handle unit in a door frame, (b) is the perspective view which looked at the handle unit from the front, (b) is the perspective view which looked at the handle unit from the back. (A) is an exploded perspective view of the handle unit as seen from the front, and (b) is an exploded perspective view of the handle unit as seen from the back. (A) is the perspective view which looked at the tray unit of the door frame from the front right, (b) is the perspective view which looked at the tray unit from the left front. (A) is the perspective view which looked at the plate unit from upper right back, (b) is the perspective view which looked at the plate unit from lower left back. It is the disassembled perspective view which decomposed | disassembled the plate unit for every main member and was seen from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which decomposed | disassembled the plate unit for every main member and was seen from back. It is explanatory drawing which expands and shows the site | part of a lower plate in the state which removed the lower plate cover in sectional drawing of FIG. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows roughly the example provided with the ball guide part in the lower plate, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows schematically the example provided with the ball guide part different from (a) in the lower plate. (C) is explanatory drawing which shows roughly the example provided with the further different bulb | ball guidance part. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows roughly the lower plate which can be divided | segmented, (b) is description which shows the state which expanded the storage area | region of the lower plate according to the magnitude | size of the space behind a production operation unit. (C) is explanatory drawing which shows the lower plate of (b) with a schematic perspective view. (A) is a front view of the rendering operation unit in the door frame, and (b) is a right side view of the rendering operation unit. (A) is the perspective view which looked at the production operation unit from the front, (b) is the perspective view which looked at the production operation unit from the back. FIG. 11 is an explanatory view of the effect operation unit as viewed from the direction in which the central axis of the operation button extends. It is sectional drawing cut | disconnected by the DD line | wire in Fig.48 (a). It is sectional drawing cut | disconnected by the EE line | wire in FIG.48 (b). (A) is sectional drawing cut | disconnected by the FF line | wire in FIG.48 (b), (b) is an enlarged view of the A section in (a). It is the disassembled perspective view which decomposed | disassembled the production operation unit for every main member, and was seen from the front. FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of the production operation unit as seen from the rear after being disassembled for each main member. (A) is the disassembled perspective view which decomposed | disassembled the operation button and was seen from the front, (b) was the exploded perspective view which disassembled the operation button and was seen from the back. It is the disassembled perspective view which decomposed | disassembled the decoration board | substrate unit of the production operation unit, and was seen from the front. (A) is the perspective view which looked at the base unit of the production operation unit from the front, (b) is the perspective view which looked at the base unit of the production operation unit from the back. It is the disassembled perspective view which decomposed | disassembled the base unit of the production operation unit, and was seen from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which decomposed | disassembled the base unit of the production operation unit, and was seen from back. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state which pressed the operation button in sectional drawing of the production operation unit of FIG. (A) is a view of the production operation unit as viewed from the direction in which the central axis of the operation button extends, and shows a part of the operation button that is notched and hidden by the first button decoration portion or the button frame of the operation button. It is explanatory drawing shown, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the site | part which is going to hide by the 1st button decoration part of an operation button, a button frame, etc. in sectional drawing of an effect operation unit. (A) is explanatory drawing shown in the perspective view which looked at the external appearance of the production | presentation operation unit from the front, (b) is explanatory drawing which looked at the external appearance of the production | presentation operation unit from the direction where the central axis of an operation button is extended. . FIG. 48A is a front view of a second effect operation unit different from the embodiment of the effect operation unit in FIGS. 48 to 63, and FIG. (A) is the perspective view which looked at the 2nd production operation unit from the front, (b) is the perspective view which looked at the 2nd production operation unit from the back. It is explanatory drawing which looked at the 2nd production operation unit from the direction where the central axis of the operation button is extended. It is sectional drawing cut | disconnected by the GG line in Fig.64 (a). It is sectional drawing cut | disconnected by the HH line | wire in FIG.64 (b). (A) is sectional drawing cut | disconnected by the II line | wire in FIG.64 (b), (b) is an enlarged view of the A section in (a). It is the disassembled perspective view which decomposed | disassembled the 2nd production operation unit for every main member, and was seen from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which decomposed | disassembled the 2nd production operation unit for every main member, and was seen from back. (A) is the exploded perspective view which exploded and looked at the operation button of the 2nd production operation unit, and (b) was the exploded perspective view which exploded and looked at the operation button of the 2nd production operation unit from the back is there. It is the perspective view which looked at the 2nd base unit of the 2nd production operation unit from the front. (A) is explanatory drawing which looked at the 2nd production operation unit from the direction where the central axis of the operation button has extended in the state where the main screen of the screen unit was turned forward, and (b) is the subscreen of the screen unit. It is explanatory drawing which looked at the 2nd production operation unit from the direction where the central axis of the operation button is extended in the state which turned to the front. (A) is a cross-sectional view cut along line JJ in FIG. 74 (a), and (b) is a cross-sectional view cut along line KK in FIG. 74 (b). (A) is an attempt to hide the second rendering operation unit from the direction in which the central axis of the operation button extends with the main screen facing forward by the first button decoration portion or the button frame of the operation button. It is explanatory drawing which shows the site | part which is present, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the site | part which is going to hide by the 1st button decoration part of an operation button, a button frame, etc. in sectional drawing of the 2nd production operation unit of the state of (a). It is. (A) In the state which looked at the 2nd production operation unit from the direction where the central axis of the operation button has extended in the state where the subscreen turned to the front, it tried to hide by the 1st button decoration part of an operation button, a button frame, etc. It is explanatory drawing which shows the site | part which is present, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the site | part which is going to hide by the 1st button decoration part of an operation button, a button frame, etc. in sectional drawing of the 2nd production operation unit of the state of (a) It is. (A) is a front view of the door frame left side unit in the door frame, (b) is a perspective view of the door frame left side unit viewed from the front, and (c) is a view of the door frame left side unit from the back. FIG. It is the disassembled perspective view which decomposed | disassembled the door frame left side unit and was seen from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which decomposed | disassembled the door frame left side unit and was seen from the back. It is sectional drawing cut | disconnected by the LL line | wire in Fig.78 (a). (A) is a front view of the door frame right side unit in the door frame, (b) is a perspective view of the door frame right side unit viewed from the front, and (c) is a view of the door frame right side unit from the rear. FIG. It is the disassembled perspective view which decomposed | disassembled the door frame right side unit and was seen from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which decomposed | disassembled the door frame right side unit and was seen from the back. It is sectional drawing cut | disconnected by the MM line | wire in Fig.82 (a). (A) is a cross-sectional view cut along the line NN in FIG. 82 (a), and (b) is a cross-sectional view cut along the line OO in FIG. 82 (a). (A) is the front view of the door frame top unit in a door frame, (b) is the perspective view which looked at the door frame top unit from the front, (c) is the perspective view which looked at the door frame top unit from the back It is. It is the disassembled perspective view which decomposed | disassembled the door frame top unit and was seen from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which decomposed | disassembled the door frame top unit and was seen from back. It is sectional drawing cut | disconnected by the PP line in FIG. It is the perspective view which looked at the main body frame from the front. It is the perspective view which looked at the main body frame from back. It is the disassembled perspective view which decomposed | disassembled the main body frame for every main member and was seen from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which decomposed | disassembled the main body frame for every main member and was seen from back. It is the perspective view which looked at the dispensing unit from the front. It is the perspective view which looked at the dispensing unit from back. It is the disassembled perspective view which decomposed | disassembled the payout unit for every main structure, and was seen from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which decomposed | disassembled the payout unit for every main structure, and was seen from back. (A) is the perspective view which looked at the ball guidance unit of the payout unit from the front, and (b) is the perspective view which looked at the ball guidance unit from the back. It is a disassembled perspective view of a ball guidance unit. (A) is the perspective view which looked at the payout apparatus of a payout unit from the front, (b) is the perspective view which looked at the payout apparatus from the back. It is the disassembled perspective view which decomposed | disassembled the payout apparatus and was seen from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which decomposed | disassembled the payout apparatus and was seen from back. (A) is a front view of a dispensing device, (b) is a cross-sectional view taken along line QQ in (a). (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the state which closed the ball extraction channel | path with the ball extraction movable piece in the dispensing device, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the state which opened the ball extraction channel | path with the ball extraction movable piece. (A) is the perspective view which looked at the upper full sphere path unit in the dispensing unit from the front, (b) is the perspective view which looked at the upper full sphere path unit from the back. (A) is the exploded perspective view which decomposed | disassembled the upper full sphere path | route unit and was seen from the front, (b) was the exploded perspective view which decomposed | disassembled the upper full sphere path unit and was seen from the back. (A) is the perspective view which looked at the lower full sphere path unit in the dispensing unit from the front, and (b) is the perspective view which looked at the lower full sphere path unit from the back. It is the disassembled perspective view which decomposed | disassembled the lower full ball path unit and was seen from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which decomposed | disassembled the lower full tank path unit and was seen from back. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the state in which the guidance path opening / closing door is closed in a lower full sphere path | route unit, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the state in which the guidance path opening / closing door is open. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the foul cover unit of a door frame, and a lower full sphere path | route unit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of the game ball in a payout unit. It is a front view of a game board. It is the disassembled perspective view which decomposed | disassembled the game board for every main structure and was seen from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which decomposed | disassembled the game board for every main structure and was seen from back. It is a front view of the game board except a front unit and a back unit. It is the disassembled perspective view which decomposed | disassembled the game board of FIG. 117 and was seen from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which decomposed | disassembled the game board of FIG. 117 and was seen from back. It is explanatory drawing which expands and shows the site | part of a function display unit from the front in the state which attached the game board to the pachinko machine. FIG. 118 is an exploded perspective view of a gaming panel of a form different from that of FIG. 117 as seen from the front together with a front component member, a substrate holder, and a main control unit. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at FIG. 121 from the back. It is a block diagram of a main control board, a payout control board, and a peripheral control board. FIG. 124 is a block diagram showing a continuation of FIG. 123. It is the schematic of the various detection signals input / output to lending device connection terminal boards, such as a game ball which relays the electrical connection of the payout control board which comprises a main board, CR unit, and a frequency display board. FIG. 124 is a block diagram showing a continuation of FIG. 123. It is a block diagram which shows the outline of peripheral control MPU. It is a block diagram around VDP with a built-in sound source in the liquid crystal and the sound control unit. It is a block diagram which shows the power supply system of a pachinko machine. FIG. 129 is a block diagram showing a continuation of FIG. 129. It is a circuit diagram which shows the circuit of a main control board. It is a circuit diagram which shows a power failure monitoring circuit. It is a circuit diagram which shows the interface circuit for communication between the board | substrates of a main control board and a peripheral control board. It is a circuit diagram which shows the circuit etc. of a payout control part. It is a circuit diagram which shows the payout control input circuit. FIG. 136 is a circuit diagram showing a continuation of FIG. 135. It is a circuit diagram which shows a payout motor drive circuit. It is a circuit diagram which shows CR unit input / output circuit. It is an input / output diagram showing various input / output signals to / from the main control board and various output signals to the external terminal board. It is a figure which shows the arrangement | sequence of the output terminal of an external terminal board. It is a circuit diagram which shows the liquid crystal module circuit which draws the display area of an upper plate side liquid crystal display device. It is a table which shows an example of the various commands transmitted to the payout control board from the main control board. It is a table which shows an example of the various commands transmitted to a peripheral control board from a main control board. 143 is a table showing a continuation of various commands transmitted from the main control board to the peripheral control board in FIG. 143; It is a table which shows an example of the various commands from the payout control board which a main control board receives. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the main control side power-on process. 147 is a flowchart showing a continuation of the main-control-side power-on process of FIG. 146. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the main control side timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process at the time of power-on of a payout control part. 149 is a flowchart showing a continuation of the power-on process of the payout control unit in FIG. 149. FIG. 161 is a flowchart showing a continuation of the payout control unit power-on processing following FIG. 150. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a payout control part timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a rotation angle switch log | history production process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a sprocket fixed position determination skip process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a spherical collision determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the prize ball stock number addition process for prize balls. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the number-of-use prize ball stock number addition process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a stock monitoring process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a pay-out ball engagement operation determination setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a payout setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a sphere ball movement setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a retry operation | movement monitoring process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a mismatch counter reset determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an error cancellation operation determination process. It is a timing chart which shows the signal process (a) at the time of paying-out operation by ball lending, and the input signal confirmation process (a) from CR unit. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a peripheral control part power-on process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the peripheral control part V blank interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a peripheral control part 1ms timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a peripheral control part command reception interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a peripheral control part power failure warning signal interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a LOCKN signal log | history creation process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a connection malfunction determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a connection recovery process. It is a timing chart explaining the timing which outputs a connection confirmation signal with respect to the INIT terminal of the transmitter IC for upper plate side liquid crystals. It is a circuit diagram which shows an example of the conventional magnetic sensor input circuit arrange | positioned at the game machine. It is a circuit diagram showing an example (example 1) of the magnetic sensor input circuit arranged in the gaming machine of the embodiment. It is a circuit diagram showing an example (example 2) of a magnetic sensor input circuit arranged in the gaming machine of the embodiment. It is a circuit diagram showing an example (example 3) of a magnetic sensor input circuit arranged in the gaming machine of the embodiment. It is a figure which shows the operating state of a magnetic sensor and each transistor in a tabular form. It is a figure which shows a circuit structure when the several sensor signal input part each connected to each of several magnetic detection sensor is connected in parallel with the base terminal of the transistor of a detection circuit part. (A) shows the signal waveform input to the sensor signal input unit in the conventional example, and (B) shows the signal waveform input to the sensor signal input unit in the example. (A) shows the signal waveform input to the sensor signal input unit in the conventional example, and (B) shows the signal waveform input to the sensor signal input unit in the example. It is a circuit diagram which shows an example of the magnetic sensor input circuit of another Example. It is a figure which shows an example of the circuit structure which has arrange | positioned the voltage output part, the voltage raising part, and the detection circuit part on the same board | substrate. It is a figure which shows the example of a circuit structure which has arrange | positioned the voltage raising part and the detection circuit part on the same board | substrate, and has arrange | positioned the voltage output part to another board | substrate (sensor board | substrate). It is a figure which shows the example of the circuit structure which has arrange | positioned the voltage output part and the voltage raising part on the same board | substrate, and has arrange | positioned the detection circuit part to another board | substrate (for example, main control board). The figure which shows the circuit structure which connected the several sensor to the voltage output part in parallel. It is a figure which shows typically a mode that integration was achieved only in components (discrete components) with high security performance with respect to fraud in 1st control part MCG. It is a figure which shows the partial area | region in this base substrate about the base substrate of the main control board concerning a modification. It is a schematic diagram for demonstrating the acquisition principle of the operation information in the vicinity of an opening window. It is AA arrow sectional drawing in FIG. The figure which shows typically the relationship between the special operation receiving part when the pachinko machine 1 is seen in front view, and the various production members arranged at the position overlapping the special operation receiving part in front view. is there. (A) is a figure explaining the 1st operation control aspect with respect to a display part, (b) is a figure explaining the 2nd operation control aspect with respect to a display part. It is a figure explaining the 3rd operation control aspect with respect to a display part. It is a figure explaining the 3rd operation control aspect with respect to a display part. It is a figure explaining the 3rd operation control aspect with respect to a display part. It is a figure explaining the 4th operation control mode to a movable body. It is a figure explaining the 4th operation control mode to a movable body. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a control about the detection information analysis process of the physical object performed in a periphery control part regular process. (A) is a time chart which shows the control when production | generation reception generate | occur | produces in several operation site | parts, (b) shows the mode of generation | occurrence | production of production | production operation | movement when production | generation reception each generate | occur | produces in several operation site | parts. FIG. It is a figure showing example production 1 using a special operation receiving part. It is a figure showing example production 1 using a special operation receiving part. It is a figure which shows the example 2 of production using a special operation receiving part. It is a figure which shows the example 2 of production using a special operation receiving part. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure about a special symbol and a special electric accessory control process (FIG. 94: step S114). It is a flowchart which shows the procedure about a 1st starting port passage process (step S5232). It is a flowchart which shows the procedure about a 2nd starting port passage process (step S5234). It is a flowchart which shows the procedure about a 1st special symbol process process (step S5238). It is a flowchart which shows the procedure about a 1st special symbol normal process (step S5280). It is a flowchart which shows the procedure about jackpot determination processing (step S5305). (A) is a figure which shows a jackpot determination table, (B), (C) is a figure which shows a symbol determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure about a 1st special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S5281). It is a flowchart which shows the procedure about a 1st fluctuation pattern setting process (step S5282). It is a flowchart which shows the procedure about a 1st special symbol fluctuation | variation process (step S5283). It is a flowchart which shows the procedure about a 1st special symbol stop process (step S5284). It is a flowchart which shows the procedure about a normal symbol and a normal electric accessory control process (step S116). It is a flowchart which shows the procedure about a gate part passage process (step S5402). It is a flowchart which shows the procedure about normal symbol normal processing (step S5403). It is a figure which shows the determination table T1 of the effect pattern (variation effect) referred by the said effect symbol variation start process when it is in a normal game state. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process sequence about the lottery (notice lottery performed within an effect symbol variation start process) regarding the notice effect which appears within the execution period (design variation time) of an effect pattern. It is a figure which shows an example of the timer notice determination table T2 referred when the said fluctuation | variation (pending to be digested) is not the object of a timer prefetching effect in a normal game state (2nd timer notice lottery). (A) is a figure which shows an example of 1st mission effect determination table T3a (1st mission effect lottery) referred when a notice side timer effect is performed in a normal game state, (b) is a normal game. It is a figure which shows an example of 2nd mission effect determination table T3b (2nd mission effect lottery) referred when a notice side timer effect is not performed in a state. It is a figure which shows an example of the notice side timer type determination table T4 referred in notice side timer type lottery (step S5505). The reach type and processing status (when the decision to execute the mission effect (make the conversation notice appear) and when the decision to execute the mission effect (make the conversation notice appear) has not been made) It is a figure which compares and shows the upper limit number of appearance of the timer object candidate effect determined according to the below-mentioned 5th processing status and 6th processing status etc. besides the 1st-4th processing status. Step S5508 is a single timer mode (YES in step S5506), and when it is in the first processing state where a decision to execute a mission effect (make a conversation notice appear) is made (YES in step S5507). It is a figure which shows an example of table T5a referred in the process of. Step S5523 is in the second processing state that is a single timer mode (YES in step S5506) and that has been determined to not execute the mission effect (make the conversation notice appear) (NO in step S5507). It is a figure which shows an example of table T5b referred in the process of. Step S5533 is in the third processing state that is a double timer mode (NO in step S5506) and that is determined to execute a mission effect (make a conversation notice appear) (YES in step S5532). It is a figure which shows an example of table T5c referred in the process of. If it is in the fourth processing state that is a double timer mode (NO in step S5506) and has been determined to not execute the mission effect (make the conversation notice appear) (NO in step S5532), step S5543 It is a figure which shows an example of table T5d referred in the process of. In the first processing situation that is a single timer mode (YES in step S5506) and that the mission effect (make the conversation notice appear) is determined (YES in step S5507), the process of step S5508 It is a figure which shows an example of table T6a-1 referred when it is determined to make the number of notices into 1 as a result of performing (step S5509). In the second processing situation that is a single timer mode (YES in step S5506) and that the mission effect (make the conversation notice appear) is not executed (NO in step S5507), the process in step S5523 It is a figure which shows an example of table T6b-1 referred when it is determined that the number of notices is set to 1 as a result of performing (step S5524). In a fourth processing situation that is a double timer mode (NO in step S5506) and has been determined to not execute a mission effect (make a conversation notice appear) (NO in step S5532), the process of step S5543 It is a figure which shows an example of table T6d-2 referred when the number of notices is determined to be 2 as a result of performing (step S5544). Corresponds to character reach in the second processing situation that is a single timer mode (YES in step S5506) and that the mission effect (make the conversation notice appear) is determined not to be executed (NO in step S5507) It is a time chart for demonstrating the specific content of the count display lottery (step 510) performed when the fluctuation number to select is selected. Corresponds to SP reach in the second processing situation where it is a single timer mode (YES in step S5506) and a decision is made not to execute a mission effect (make a conversation notice appear) (NO in step S5507) It is a time chart for demonstrating the specific content of the count display lottery (step 510) performed when the fluctuation number to select is selected. It is a figure which shows an example of table T7a referred by 1st timer non-target advance notice lottery (step S5512). It is a figure which shows an example of table T7b referred by the 2nd timer non-target notice lottery (step S5525). When it is in the fifth processing situation in which the notice timer operation is not executed (NO in step S5503) and the decision to execute the mission effect (make the conversation notice appear) is made (YES in step S5552). It is a figure which shows an example of table T5e referred in the process of step S5553. In the sixth processing situation in which the notice timer performance is not executed (NO in step S5503) and the mission effect (make the conversation notice appear) is not executed (NO in step S5552). It is a figure which shows an example of table T5f referred in the process of step S5563. In the fifth processing situation in which the notice side timer effect is not executed (NO in step S5503) and the decision to execute the mission effect (make the conversation notice appear) (YES in step S5552) is made, step S5553 It is a figure which shows an example of table T6e-1 referred when it is determined that the number of notices is set to 1 as a result of performing this process (step S5554). In the fifth processing situation in which the notice side timer effect is not executed (NO in step S5503) and the decision to execute the mission effect (make the conversation notice appear) (YES in step S5552) is made, step S5553 It is a figure which shows an example of table T6e-2 referred when the number of notices is determined to be 2 as a result of performing the process of (2) (step S5554). In the sixth processing situation in which the notification side timer effect is not executed (NO in step S5503) and the mission effect (NO in step S5552) is determined to be executed (NO in step S5552), step S5563 It is a figure which shows an example of table T6f-1 referred when it is decided to make the number of notices into 1 as a result of performing the process of (step S5564). In the sixth processing situation in which the notification side timer effect is not executed (NO in step S5503) and the mission effect (NO in step S5552) is determined to be executed (NO in step S5552), step S5563 It is a figure which shows an example of table T6f-2 referred when it is determined that the number of notices is set to 2 as a result of performing this process (step S5564). (A) stores hold information (first special symbol) in which the variable display is in execution and three hold information in which the variable display is not executed (all are the first special symbol). It is a figure which shows the example about table T7a referred in the 1st special figure prefetch process when a new winning (1st special symbol) generate | occur | produces in a state. Further, (b) stores hold information (first special symbol) in which the variable display is being executed and two hold information (both being the first special symbol) in which the variable display is not yet executed. It is a figure which shows the example about table T7b referred in the 1st special figure prefetch process, when a new winning (1st special symbol) generate | occur | produces in the state which is in the state. (A), (b) is a figure which shows the example about the table T8a-1 and table T8a-2 which are referred when determining the execution aspect of a timer prefetching effect in the situation where the number of possible prefetching is four. . (A), (b) is a figure which shows the example about the table T8b-1 and table T8b-2 referred when determining the execution aspect of a timer prefetch effect in the condition where the number of prefetch fluctuation | variation is three. . Usually referred to when there is nothing that causes a big hit symbol to appear in the hold information in which the variable display is in execution and the hold information in which the variable display is not executed (for example, hold 1 to hold 3) It is a figure which shows the time holding | maintenance change table T9a. Special that is referenced when there is something that causes a big hit symbol to appear in the hold information in which the variable display is in execution and the hold information in which the variable display is not executed (for example, hold 1 to hold 3) It is a figure which shows the time holding | maintenance change table T9b. It is a figure which shows an example of the process sequence about the process performed in order to implement | achieve a change effect. It is a figure which shows the example of a timer production concretely. It is a figure which shows the example of a timer production concretely. It is a figure which shows the example of a timer production concretely. It is a figure which shows the example of a timer production concretely. (A) is an aspect of a single timer (YES in step S5506), and in the second processing situation in which a decision is made not to execute a mission effect (make a conversation notice appear) (NO in step S5507). It is a time chart for demonstrating the specific content of the timer object exclusion effect performed. (B) is a mode of a single timer (YES in step S5506), and in the second processing situation in which a decision is made not to execute a mission effect (make a conversation notice appear) (NO in step S5507). It is a time chart for demonstrating the specific content of the timer object exclusion effect performed. Timer target advance performed in the second processing situation in which it is a single timer mode (YES in step S506) and a decision is made not to execute a mission effect (make a conversation notice appear) (NO in step S507) It is a time chart for demonstrating the specific content of production. It is a figure which shows the example about the content of the determination process about whether to generate | occur | produce a timer object advance effect, and also at which timing a timer object advance effect is generated. When a timer target advance effect is performed at any one of timings Ta1 to Ta3, it is a diagram illustrating an example of the content of a determination process regarding which type of effect mode to be generated at the timing. When timer target advance effect is performed at any two timings of timings Ta1-Ta3, it is a figure which shows the example about the content of the determination process about which kind of effect form to generate | occur | produce at those timings. It is a figure which shows the example about the content of the determination process about which kind of effect form to generate | occur | produce at those timings, when performing timer object advance effect at all timings of timing Ta1-Ta3. In the second processing situation in which it is a single timer mode (YES in step S506) and that the mission effect (make the conversation notice appear) is not executed (NO in step S507), the number of notices is 2. Revival timer effect that is performed when it is determined (step S523) that the “conversation notice” is performed at the previous timing and the “object A action 1” is determined at the later timing. It is a time chart for demonstrating the specific content of. (A) is an aspect of a single timer (YES in step S506), and in the second processing situation in which a decision is made not to execute a mission effect (make a conversation notice appear) (NO in step S507). It is a time chart for demonstrating the specific content of the timer object suppression control performed. (B) is a figure which shows the example about the table referred in the timer object suppression control when changing the ratio which a suppression period generate | occur | produces with the kind of effect aspect which appears as a timer object effect. (A) is an aspect of a single timer (YES in step S506), and in the second processing situation in which a decision is made not to execute a mission effect (make a conversation notice appear) (NO in step S507). It is a time chart for demonstrating the specific content of the timer effect which made the new timer performed the effect object. (B) is a mode of a single timer (YES in step S506), and in the second processing situation in which a decision is made not to execute a mission effect (make a conversation notice appear) (NO in step S507). It is a time chart for demonstrating the specific content of the timer effect which made the new timer performed the effect object. Timer mode effect that is a single timer mode (YES in step S506) and that is performed in the second processing situation in which the mission effect (make the conversation notice appear) is determined not to be executed (NO in step S507) It is a time chart for demonstrating the specific content of. (A) to (c) are aspects of a single timer (YES in step S506), and the second is determined that the mission effect (make the conversation notice appear) is not executed (NO in step S507). It is a time chart for demonstrating the specific content of the count output stop control performed in the processing condition of. It is a flowchart which shows the example about the process sequence when implement | achieving count output stop control. It is a figure which shows the example of a timer production concretely. It is a figure which shows the example of a timer production concretely. It is a figure which shows the example of a timer production concretely. It is a figure which shows the example of a timer production concretely.

[1. Overall structure of pachinko machine]
A pachinko machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. First, with reference to FIG. 1 thru | or FIG. 10, the whole structure of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment is demonstrated. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. 2 is a right side view of the pachinko machine, FIG. 3 is a left side view of the pachinko machine, and FIG. 4 is a rear view of the pachinko machine. 5 is a perspective view of the pachinko machine viewed from the right front, FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the pachinko machine viewed from the left front, and FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the pachinko machine viewed from the rear. FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the pachinko machine viewed from the front with the door frame opened from the main frame and the main frame opened from the outer frame. 9 is an exploded perspective view of the pachinko machine seen from the front after disassembling the door frame, game board, main body frame, and outer frame. FIG. 10 shows the pachinko machine as a door frame, game board, main body frame, and outer frame. It is the disassembled perspective view which decomposed | disassembled and was seen from the back.

  A pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a frame-shaped outer frame 2 installed in an island facility (not shown) of a game hall, a door frame 3 that closes the front surface of the outer frame 2 so that it can be opened and closed, and a door frame 3. A main body frame 4 that is supported so as to be opened and closed, and is attached to the outer frame 2 so as to be openable and closable, and is detachably attached to the main body frame 4 from the front side, and is visible from the player side through the door frame 3. And a game board 5 having a game area 5a into which a game ball is driven.

  As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the outer frame 2 of the pachinko machine 1 includes an upper frame member 10 and a lower frame member 20 that are separated from each other in the vertical direction and extend to the left and right, and the upper frame member 10 and the lower frame member. 20 includes a left frame member 30 and a right frame member 40 which are connected to each other at both ends and extend vertically. The upper frame member 10, the lower frame member 20, the left frame member 30, and the right frame member 40 are formed to have the same width in the front-rear direction. The upper and lower lengths of the left frame member 30 and the right frame member 40 are longer than the left and right lengths of the upper frame member 10 and the lower frame member 20.

  In addition, the outer frame 2 is attached to the left end side of the upper frame member 10 as viewed from the front, and the curtain plate member 50 that connects the lower ends of the left frame member 30 and the right frame member 40 and is attached to the front side of the lower frame member 20. An outer frame side upper hinge member 60, and an outer frame side lower hinge member 70 attached to the upper left end portion of the curtain plate member 50 and the left frame member 30. The main frame 4 and the door frame 3 are attached to be openable and closable by an outer frame side upper hinge member 60 and an outer frame side lower hinge member 70 of the outer frame 2.

  The door frame 3 of the pachinko machine 1 has a frame-shaped door frame base unit 100 having a through-hole 111 penetrating front and rear in a quadrilateral shape whose front view extends vertically, and a through-hole of the door frame base unit 100 A handle unit 300 that is attached to the lower right corner of the front surface below 111 and can be operated by a player to drive a game ball into the game area 5 a of the game board 5, and a through-hole 111 of the door frame base unit 100. The player is provided with a tray unit 320 attached to the lower portion of the front side below the player and the game state that is attached to the center of the tray unit 320 and changes when the game ball is driven into the game area 5a. A stage operation unit 400 capable of presenting a participatory stage, and attached to the upper left side of the front side of the door frame base unit 100 on the left side of the through-hole 111 above the plate unit 320. Door frame left side unit 530, door frame right side unit 550 attached to the front right side of the door frame base unit 100 on the right side of the through-hole 111 above the plate unit 320, and the door frame left side unit 530. And a door frame top unit 570 attached to the upper part of the front surface of the door frame base unit 100 above the through-hole 111 above the right side unit 550 of the door frame.

  The main body frame 4 of the pachinko machine 1 includes a frame-shaped main body frame base 600 that can be partially inserted into the frame of the outer frame 2 and can support the outer periphery of the game board 5, and the main body frame base 600. Attached to both the upper and lower ends on the left side of the front view and rotatably attached to the outer frame side upper hinge member 60 and the outer frame side lower hinge member 70 of the outer frame 2, and the door frame side upper hinge member 140 and the door frame of the door frame 3 respectively. The main body frame side upper hinge member 620 and the main body frame side lower hinge member 640 to which the lower side hinge member 150 is rotatably attached, the reinforcing frame 660 attached to the left side surface of the main body frame base 600 when viewed from the front, and the main body frame base 600 The ball launcher 680 for driving a game ball into the game area 5a of the game board 5, and the outer frame 2 and the main body frame are attached to the right side surface of the main body frame base 600 when viewed from the front. 4, And a locking unit 700 that locks between the door frame 3 and the main body frame 4 and an inverted L-shape that is attached to the rear side along the front side and the left side of the main body frame base 600 and pays out a game ball to the player side. -Shaped payout unit 800, board unit 900 attached to the lower rear portion of main body frame base 600, and rear of game board 5 attached to main body frame base 600 and attached to the rear side of main body frame base 600 so as to be openable and closable. And a back cover 980 covering the side.

  The payout unit 800 of the main body frame 4 has an inverted L-shaped payout unit base 801 attached to the rear side of the main body frame base 600, and is attached to the upper part of the payout unit base 801 and extends to the left and right open upward. A ball tank 802 that stores a game ball supplied from an island facility (not shown) in a box shape, and is attached to the payout unit base 801 below the ball tank 802. The game ball in the ball tank 802 is moved to the left in a front view. A tank rail 803 that extends to the left and right to guide, a ball guide unit 820 that is attached to the rear surface of the upper left portion of the payout unit base 801 and guides a game ball from the tank rail 803 downward in a meandering manner, and a ball guide unit 820 A game ball that is detachably attached from the payout unit base 801 and guided by the ball guiding unit 820. Based on instructions from the payout control board 951 housed in the payout control board box 950, the payout device 830 pays out one by one, and the game balls attached to the rear surface of the payout unit base 801 and paid out by the payout device 830 downward. An upper full ball path unit 850 that guides and discharges a game ball from either the normal discharge port 850d or the full discharge port 850e according to the storage state of the game ball in the upper plate 321 in the tray unit 320, and a payout unit A normal guiding path 861 that is attached to the lower end of the base 801 and that guides the game ball released from the normal discharge port 850d of the upper full ball path unit 850 forward and guides it from the front end to the through ball path 273 of the door frame 3 and the full guide path 861. The game ball released from the tongue outlet 850e is guided forward and guided from the front end to the full ball receiver 274 of the door frame 3. A lower full sphere path unit 860 having a RuMitsurutan taxiway 862, and a.

  The board unit 900 of the main body frame 4 includes a board unit base 910 that is attached to the rear side of the main body frame base 600, and a speaker for bass that is attached to the rear side of the main body frame base 600 on the left side when viewed from the front of the board unit base 910. A speaker unit 920 having 921, a power supply board box 930 that is attached to the right side of the front view on the rear side of the board unit base 910 and accommodates a power supply board therein, and is attached to the rear side of the speaker unit 920. The interface control board box 940 in which the interface control board is housed, and the payout control board 951 that is mounted across the power supply board box 930 and the interface control board box 940 and controls the payout of the game ball is housed inside. A payout control board box 950 .

  As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the game board 5 of the pachinko machine 1 defines the outer periphery of the game area 5 a into which the game ball is to be shot and moves the game ball launched from the ball launcher 680 to the upper part of the game area 5 a. A front component member 1000 having an outer rail 1001 and an inner rail 1002 that are guided to the front, and a flat gaming panel 1100 that is attached to the rear side of the front component member 1000 and defines the rear end of the game area 5a. Yes.

  In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the player rotates the handle 302 in a state where the game ball is stored in the upper plate 321, the ball launcher 680 causes the game ball to have strength according to the rotation angle of the handle 302. The game board 5 is driven into the game area 5a. When the game balls that have been thrown into the game area 5a are received in the winning opening, a predetermined number of gaming balls are paid out to the upper plate 321 by the payout device 830 in accordance with the received winning opening. Since the player's interest can be enhanced by paying out this game ball, the game ball in the upper plate 321 can be driven into the game area 5a, and the game can be enjoyed by the player.

[2. Overall structure of outer frame]
The outer frame 2 of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 16. FIG. 11 is a front view of the outer frame in the pachinko machine, and FIG. 12 is a right side view of the outer frame. FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the outer frame as viewed from the front, and FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the outer frame as viewed from the rear. FIG. 15 is an exploded perspective view of the outer frame as seen from the front. FIG. 16A is a perspective view of a portion of the outer frame side upper hinge member in the outer frame, viewed from the lower side with the left frame member omitted, and FIG. 16B is an exploded perspective view of FIG. FIG. The outer frame 2 is attached to an island facility (not shown) where the pachinko machine 1 such as a game hall is installed.

  As shown in the figure, the outer frame 2 is connected to both ends of the upper frame member 10 and the lower frame member 20 which are separated from each other in the vertical direction and extend to the left and right, and the upper frame member 10 and the lower frame member 20. The left frame member 30 and the right frame member 40 are provided. The upper frame member 10, the lower frame member 20, the left frame member 30, and the right frame member 40 are formed to have the same width in the front-rear direction. The upper and lower lengths of the left frame member 30 and the right frame member 40 are longer than the left and right lengths of the upper frame member 10 and the lower frame member 20. The outer frame 2 is assembled so that the left and right end surfaces of the upper frame member 10 and the lower frame member 20 and the side surfaces of the left frame member 30 and the right frame member 40 facing outward in the left-right direction are the same surface. It has been.

  The outer frame 2 includes an outer frame side upper hinge member 60 attached to the left end portion of the upper frame member 10 when viewed from the front, a lock member 66 attached to the lower surface of the outer frame side upper hinge member 60, An outer frame side lower hinge member 70 attached to the upper left end of the curtain plate member 50 and the left frame member 30 is provided. With the outer frame side upper hinge member 60 and the outer frame side lower hinge member 70 of the outer frame 2, the main body frame 4 and the door frame 3 can be attached so as to be opened and closed.

  The outer frame 2 connects the lower ends of the left frame member 30 and the right frame member 40 and is attached to the front side of the lower frame member 20 and is attached to the rear side of the curtain plate member 50. A curtain plate reinforcing member 80 whose both ends are attached to the left frame member 30 and the right frame member 40 respectively, a flat plate-like left sliding member 81 attached to the left side of the upper surface of the curtain plate member 50 from the left and right center, and a curtain A plate-like right sliding member 82 attached at a position near the right end on the upper surface of the plate member 50. The curtain plate reinforcing member 80 is formed of a solid member (for example, wood, plywood, etc.), and is attached to the lower frame member 20, the left frame member 30, and the right frame member 40.

  Further, the outer frame 2 includes an upper frame member 10 and a left frame member 30, an upper frame member 10 and a right frame member 40, a lower frame member 20 and a left frame member 30, and a lower frame member 20 and a right frame member 40, respectively. A connecting member 85 is provided. The outer frame 2 is attached to the inner side (left side) of the right frame member 40 and includes an upper hook member 90 and a lower hook member 91 to which an outer frame hook 703 of a locking unit 700 described later is locked. Have.

[2-1. Upper frame member]
The upper frame member 10 of the outer frame 2 is formed of a solid (solid) material (for example, wood, plywood, etc.) having a predetermined thickness. The upper frame member 10 includes an engagement notch portion 11 penetrating vertically in the center in the front-rear direction at both left and right ends and recessed toward the center in the left-right direction. In the engagement notch portion 11, an upper left fixing member 87 of the upper left connecting member 85A and an upper right connecting member 85B, which will be described later, of the connecting member 85 are attached. Moreover, the upper frame member 10 is provided with the mounting step part 12 which became depressed rather than the general surface in the upper surface and front surface of a left end part by front view. An outer frame side upper hinge member 60 is attached to the attachment step portion 12.

[2-2. Lower frame member]
The lower frame member 20 of the outer frame 2 is formed of a solid (solid) material (for example, wood, plywood, etc.) having a predetermined thickness. The lower frame member 20 is formed such that the left and right lengths and the upper and lower thicknesses are the same as the left and right lengths and the upper and lower thicknesses of the upper frame member 10, and the front and rear width is the upper frame member 10. It is formed longer than the width before and after. The lower frame member 20 includes an engagement notch portion 21 penetrating vertically and recessed toward the center in the left-right direction at a position closer to the rear side than the center in the front-rear direction at both left and right ends. In the engagement notch portion 21, a lower left connecting member 85C and a lower lateral fixing portion 88 of the connecting member 85, which will be described later, are attached.

  In addition, the lower frame member 20 includes front end notch portions 22 that are recessed rearward from the front surfaces at both left and right ends. In the lower frame member 20, the width in the front-rear direction from the rear end of the front end notch 22 to the rear surface of the lower frame member 20 is formed to the same size as the width in the front-rear direction of the upper frame member 10. When the lower frame member 20 is assembled to the outer frame 2, a portion between the left and right front end cutout portions 22 is inserted into the curtain plate member 50.

[2-3. Left frame member and right frame member]
The left frame member 30 and the right frame member 40 of the outer frame 2 extend vertically with a constant cross-sectional shape, and are formed of a metal extruded shape such as an aluminum alloy. The left frame member 30 and the right frame member 40 are formed in symmetrical shapes in plan view. When the left frame member 30 and the right frame member 40 are assembled as the outer frame 2, the left frame member 30 and the right frame member 40 are recessed inwardly from the rearward position to the vicinity of the rear end with respect to the center in the front-rear direction. The concave portions 31 and 41 and the protruding portions 32 and 42 that bulge from the side surface on the opposite side of the concave portions 31 and 41 and are formed in a hollow shape are provided. The left frame member 30 and the right frame member 40 are enhanced in strength and rigidity by the protrusions 32 and 42. In addition, in the protrusions 32 and 42, a lower horizontal fixing portion 88 on the rear side of the upper left connecting member 85A and the upper right connecting member 85B, which will be described later, of the connecting member 85 is inserted and attached.

  The left frame member 30 and the right frame member 40 have a plurality of grooves extending vertically on the surface. With the plurality of grooves, when the pachinko machine 1 is installed or transported in an island facility such as a game hall, the pachinko machine 1 can be easily held by the operator, and the pachinko machine 1 can be easily held. The design of the appearance of the machine 1 can be improved.

[2-4. Curtain plate member]
The curtain plate member 50 of the outer frame 2 is formed in a box shape with the rear side opened. The curtain plate member 50 is formed in a U-shape with a rear extension 51 extending rearward in the vicinity of the left end in front view on the upper surface and a size allowing a game ball to pass from the left end of the rear extension 51. A left discharge hole 52 that is notched and penetrates up and down, and a right discharge hole 53 that penetrates up and down in a size that allows a game ball to pass on the right side of the left discharge hole 52 in the rear extension 51; A standing wall portion 54 that extends upward from the rear end of the upper surface of the curtain plate member 50 including the rear end of the rearward extending portion 51, and a front surface that bulges forward from the vicinity of the upper end of the standing wall portion 54. And a return portion 55 that is inclined so as to go backward as it goes to.

  The curtain plate member 50 is configured so that the outer frame side lower hinge member 70 is placed on the upper surface on the front side of the rear extension 51 and the upper surface of the rear extension 51. A horizontal portion 71 described later is attached. Further, the left discharge hole 52 of the curtain plate member 50 is formed at a position coincident with a discharge hole 74 described later of the outer frame side lower hinge member 70 in a state assembled to the outer frame 2. Further, the right discharge hole 53 is formed at a position on the right side of the outer frame side lower hinge member 70 in a state assembled to the outer frame 2. The right discharge hole 53 is formed larger than the left discharge hole 52.

  Further, the curtain plate member 50 is inclined such that the upper surface on the right side of the rear extension 51 is lower on the front end side. Further, the curtain plate member 50 has a left mounting portion 56 for mounting the left sliding member 81 on the right side of the rear extending portion 51 on the upper surface, and a right mounting for mounting the right sliding member 82 near the right end on the upper surface. Part 57. The lower surface of the main body frame 4 is placed on the upper surface of the curtain plate member 50 via the left sliding member 81 and the right sliding member 82.

  As shown in the figure, the curtain plate member 50 has a shallow relief decoration on the front surface. Further, although not shown, the curtain plate member 50 has a box-shaped interior partitioned into a lattice by a plurality of ribs, thereby enhancing strength and rigidity. The curtain plate member 50 is formed so that the front half of the curtain plate reinforcing member 80 can be accommodated therein.

[2-5. Outer frame side upper hinge member]
As shown in the drawing, the outer frame side upper hinge member 60 of the outer frame 2 is a flat plate extending horizontally and having a rectangular outer shape, and a flat plate extending forward from the front end of the upper fixing portion 61. The front extension 62, the bearing groove 63 extending to the left and right center of the front extension 62 as it goes forward from the right end of the front extension 62, and the top fixing part 61 in plan view. A flat horizontal fixing portion 64 extending downward from the left side, and a horizontal fixing portion extending downward from an end side of the front extending portion 62 from the left end to the portion where the bearing groove 63 is opened around the front end. A flat drooping portion 65 that is continuous with the portion 64 (see FIG. 16B, etc.).

  In the outer frame side upper hinge member 60, the upper fixing portion 61 is placed on the upper surface of the mounting step portion 12 of the upper frame member 10 in a state where the outer frame 2 is assembled, and is fixed by a screw (not shown). Yes. Further, the front extension 62 extends forward from the front end of the upper frame member 10. Further, the lateral fixing portion 64 is fixed to the left frame member 30 with screws while being inserted into the recess 31 on the outer side surface of the left frame member 30 from above.

  The outer frame side upper hinge member 60 inserts the main body frame upper hinge pin 622 of the main body frame side upper hinge member 620 into the bearing groove 63, thereby cooperating with the outer frame side lower hinge member 70. It can be supported so that it can be opened and closed. The outer frame side upper hinge member 60 is formed by bending a metal plate by press molding.

[2-6. Lock member]
As shown in FIG. 16, the lock member 66 of the outer frame 2 includes a band plate-like lock main body 66 a extending in the front-rear direction with a predetermined width on the left and right sides, and an operation portion protruding rightward from the rear end of the lock main body 66 a. 66b, an elastically deformable rod-like elastic portion 66c extending leftward from the rear end of the lock main body 66a and extending obliquely left frontward, and a mounting hole penetrating vertically near the rear end of the lock main body 66a 66d. The lock member 66 is made of synthetic resin. The lock member 66 is rotatably attached to the lower surface of the front extension portion 62 of the outer frame side upper hinge member 60 by an attachment screw 67.

  The lock member 66 is attached at a position where the rear end of the lock main body 66a is behind the bearing groove 63 in the front extending portion 62 of the outer frame side upper hinge member 60 through the attachment hole 66d. When the lock member 66 is attached to the outer frame side upper hinge member 60, the lock main body 66a can block the bearing groove 63 in a plan view, and the right side surface near the front end has the outer frame side upper hinge member. 60 extends forward so as to be able to come into contact with a portion extending to the opening of the bearing groove 63 in the hanging portion 65 (see FIG. 18).

  The tip of the elastic portion 66c extending leftward from the rear end of the lock body 66a is in contact with the inner peripheral surface of the hanging portion 65 of the outer frame side upper hinge member 60. The lock member 66 is urged by the urging force of the elastic portion 66c in a direction in which the front end rotates leftward about the attachment hole 66d. Therefore, in a normal state, the right side surface of the lock member 66 near the front end of the lock body 66a is in contact with the hanging portion 65 (see FIG. 18). In this state, a space that can accommodate a body frame upper hinge pin 622 (to be described later) of the main body frame side upper hinge member 620 is formed in a portion of the bearing groove 63 on the front side of the lock main body 66a.

  The lock member 66 can rotate the lock body 66a against the urging force of the elastic portion 66c by operating the operation portion 66b. Then, by operating the operation portion 66b, the lock main body 66a is rotated in a direction in which the front end thereof moves to the left, whereby the lock main body 66a can be retracted from the bearing groove 63 in a plan view. Can pass through. As a result, the main body frame hinge pin 622 can be inserted into the bearing groove 63, or the main body frame hinge pin 622 can be removed from the bearing groove 63.

[2-7. Outer frame side lower hinge member]
As shown in the figure, the outer frame side lower hinge member 70 of the outer frame 2 stands upward from a horizontally extending flat plate portion 71 and a rear side of the left side of the horizontal portion 71 from the center in the front-rear direction. A rising plate-like rising portion 72, an outer frame lower hinge pin 73 projecting upward from the vicinity of the front end of the horizontal portion 71, and passing through the horizontal portion 71 up and down so that only one game ball can pass therethrough. And a discharge hole 74 having a size. The outer frame side lower hinge member 70 is formed by bending a metal plate by press molding.

  The horizontal portion 71 of the outer frame side lower hinge member 70 is formed in a trapezoidal shape with the left side as the bottom in plan view. The outer frame lower hinge pin 73 has a cylindrical shape, and is formed in a truncated cone shape whose upper end is narrower than the center in the vertical direction. The outer frame lower hinge pin 73 is attached to the left side position in the vicinity of the front end of the horizontal portion 71. In the horizontal portion 71, the discharge hole 74 is in contact with a central portion in the front-rear direction of the rising portion 72, and is formed to extend in an inverted U shape from the left side of the horizontal portion 71 to the right. The discharge hole 74 is formed in substantially the same size as the left discharge hole 52 of the curtain plate member 50.

  In the state where the outer frame 2 is assembled, the outer frame side lower hinge member 70 has the horizontal portion 71 placed on the upper surface near the left end of the curtain plate member 50 and the rear extension portion 51. Is fixed to the curtain plate reinforcing member 80 by screws (not shown) penetrating the upper surface of the curtain plate member 50. Further, in a state where the outer frame 2 is assembled, the rising portion 72 is attached to a portion of the inner side surface of the left frame member 30 on the front side of the protruding portion 32 with a screw (not shown). The outer frame side lower hinge member 70 is formed by inserting the outer frame lower hinge pin 73 into a main body frame lower hinge hole (not shown) in the main body frame side lower hinge member 640 of the main body frame 4. The main body frame 4 can be attached so as to be openable and closable in cooperation with the hinge member 60.

  Further, in a state where the outer frame 2 is assembled, the discharge hole 74 coincides with the left discharge hole 52 of the curtain plate member 50. Thereby, the game ball on the horizontal portion 71 can be dropped (discharged) to the rear side of the curtain plate member 50 through the discharge hole 74 and the left discharge hole 52. More specifically, when the main body frame 4 is closed with respect to the outer frame 2, the game balls that have dropped between the outer frame 2 and the main body frame 4 are closed as the main body frame 4 is closed. Is gradually narrowed, so that the gap is rolled to the rear side with a wide interval, and the discharge hole 74 can be discharged. At this time, the discharge hole 74 is formed at a position that is substantially the same as the rear end of the main body frame 4 when the main body frame 4 is closed with respect to the outer frame 2 in a state assembled to the pachinko machine 1. The game ball dropped between the outer frame 2 and the main body frame 4 can be easily prevented from rolling to the rear side of the main body frame 4 by being discharged from the discharge hole 74, and the outer frame side It is possible to make it difficult for the game ball to stay on the lower hinge member 70.

[2-8. Connecting member]
The connecting member 85 of the outer frame 2 includes an upper left connecting member 85A that connects the upper frame member 10 and the left frame member 30, an upper right connecting member 85B that connects the upper frame member 10 and the right frame member 40, and a lower frame member. There are a lower left connecting member 85C that connects 20 and the left frame member 30, and a lower right connecting member 85D that connects the lower frame member 20 and the right frame member 40.

  The connecting member 85 includes a horizontally extending flat plate-like horizontal fixing portion 86, a flat plate-like upper horizontal fixing portion 87 extending upward from either one of the left and right sides of the horizontal fixing portion 86, and a horizontal fixing portion. And a flat lower lateral fixing portion 88 extending downward from the same side as the portion where the upper lateral fixing portion 87 extends. The connecting member 85 is formed by bending a flat metal plate.

  In the upper left connecting member 85 </ b> A and the upper right connecting member 85 </ b> B, the upper horizontal fixing portion 87 extends upward from the center of the horizontal fixing portion 86 in the front-rear direction, and the lower horizontal fixing portions 88 are formed from both front and rear sides of the upper horizontal fixing portion 87. It extends downward. That is, the upper left connecting member 85A and the upper right connecting member 85B are provided with two lower lateral fixing portions 88 that are separated from each other in the front-rear direction. The horizontal fixing portions 86 of the upper left connecting member 85 </ b> A and the upper right connecting member 85 </ b> B are fixed to the upper frame member 10 in contact with the lower surface of the upper frame member 10. Further, the upper horizontal fixing portion 87 of the upper left connecting member 85A and the upper right connecting member 85B is inserted into the engagement notch portion 21 of the upper frame member 10 and is fixed to the left and right ends of the upper frame member 10. In addition, the lower horizontal fixing portions 88 on the front side of the upper left connecting member 85A and the upper right connecting member 85B are fixed to the inner side surfaces on the front side of the protruding portions 32 and 42 of the left frame member 30 and the right frame member 40, respectively. Further, the lower horizontal fixing portion 88 on the rear side of the upper left connecting member 85A and the upper right connecting member 85B is inserted into the protruding portions 32 and 42 of the left frame member 30 and the right frame member 40 and is screwed from the outer side surface. Thus, the left frame member 30 and the right frame member 40 are respectively fixed.

  In the lower left connecting member 85 </ b> C and the lower right connecting member 85 </ b> D, the rear end of the upper horizontal fixing portion 87 protrudes rearward from the rear end of the horizontal fixing portion 86 and is more than the horizontal fixing portion 86 of the upper horizontal fixing portion 87. A lower lateral fixing portion 88 extends below the horizontal fixing portion 86 from the lower end of the portion protruding rearward. The lower left connecting member 85C and the lower right connecting member 85D further include a bent portion 89 that protrudes from the rear end of the upper horizontal fixing portion 87 to the same side as the horizontal fixing portion 86. The horizontal fixing portions 86 of the lower left connecting member 85C and the lower right connecting member 85D are fixed in contact with the upper surface of the lower frame member 20. Further, the upper horizontal fixing portions 87 of the lower left connecting member 85C and the lower right connecting member 85D are fixed to inner side surfaces on the front side of the protruding portions 32 and 42 of the left frame member 30 and the right frame member 40, respectively. Further, the lower horizontal fixing portions 88 of the lower left connecting member 85C and the lower right connecting member 85D are inserted into the engagement notches 21 of the lower frame member 20 and fixed to the end surfaces in the left and right direction of the lower frame member 20, respectively. The

[2-9. Lock mechanism for upper hinge member on outer frame side]
Next, in the outer frame 2 of the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a locking mechanism for the main body frame side upper hinge member 620 of the main body frame 4 by the lock member 66 in the outer frame side upper hinge member 60 will be described with reference to FIGS. The description will be given with reference. FIG. 17A is an enlarged perspective view showing a state in which the main body frame side upper hinge member of the main body frame is removed with respect to the outer frame side upper hinge member of the outer frame, and FIG. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the state by which the main body side upper hinge member is attached to the hinge member. FIG. 18 is an explanatory view showing the action of the lock member in the outer frame.

  When the lock member 66 in the outer frame 2 is attached to the front extension portion 62 of the outer frame side upper hinge member 60 (normal state), the tip of the elastic portion 66 c is in contact with the inner peripheral surface of the hanging portion 65. In addition, the lock body 66a is configured to close a part of the bearing groove 63 bent in a square shape, and the distal end portion of the lock body 66a does not close the deepest part of the bearing groove 63. In the deepest portion of the bearing groove 63, a space is formed in which the body frame upper hinge pin 622 of the body frame side upper hinge member 620 of the body frame 4 can be inserted.

  The support mechanism of the body frame upper hinge pin 622 using the outer frame side upper hinge member 60 and the lock member 66 in this embodiment is such that the body frame upper hinge pin 622 is inserted into the deepest portion of the bearing groove 63 and the front end of the lock body 66a. The right side surface of the lock body 66 is in close contact with the right hanging portion 65 (in this state, there is a slight gap between the right side surface at the front end of the lock body 66a and the right hanging portion 65 so that it is in contact with the right hanging surface 65). In the normal shaft support state, the center of the hinge pin 622 on the main body frame located at the deepest portion of the bent bearing groove 63 and the front end surface of the lock main body 66a are opposed to each other in an oblique direction. It is in a state.

  In this normal shaft support state, the main body frame hinge pin 622 supporting the heavy main body frame 4 is in contact with the front end portion of the bearing groove 63. A load from 622 to the front end surface of the lock body 66a is hardly applied. That is, no load is applied to the elastic portion 66c of the lock member 66. Since the front end surface of the lock body 66a is formed in an arc shape, the lock member 66 smoothly rotates when the operation portion 66b is rotated to rotate the lock member 66. Yes. In the drawing, the center of the arc of the front end surface of the lock body 66a is the center of the mounting hole 66d (the rotation center of the lock member 66).

  Therefore, when the acting force F is applied in a direction in which the hinge pin 622 on the body frame is removed along the inclination of the bearing groove 63 formed in a square shape, the acting force is applied to the arcuate front end surface of the lock body 66a. F is a component force F1 (normal direction of the arc of the front end surface of the lock main body 66a) acting on a contact portion between the hinge pin 622 on the main body frame and the arc-shaped front end surface, and the hinge pin 622 on the main body frame and the bearing groove 63. The component force F1 is directed to the center of the mounting hole 66d (mounting screw 67) (the rotation center of the lock member 66) when divided into the component force F2 acting on the contact portion with the inner surface of the one side. The moment of rotating the front end of the lock main body 66 a of the lock member 66 in the direction away from the right hanging portion 65 does not act, and the hinge pin 622 on the main body frame is connected to the front end of the lock main body 66 a of the lock member 66 and the bearing groove 63. Inside Clamped state is maintained between the.

  For this reason, even in a normal shaft support state or a state where the acting force of the hinge pin 622 on the main body frame is applied to the lock member 66, the elastic portion 66c of the lock member 66 is not constantly loaded, and is integrally formed of synthetic resin. It is possible to prevent plastic deformation caused by creep of the elastic portion 66c, and to prevent the hinge pin 622 on the main body frame from coming off from the bearing groove 63 over a long period of time. Even if an excessive force is applied and the front end portion of the lock main body 66a of the lock member 66 is rotated in the direction of moving to the right, the right side surface of the front end of the lock main body 66a contacts the drooping portion 65 and beyond. Since it does not rotate, the lock member 66 is prevented from protruding outside the front extension 62.

  Even if the shape of the front end surface of the lock body 66a is not an arc, the position where the rotational moment does not occur due to the action of the component force F1 described above or the front end portion of the lock member 66 faces the outside of the front extension portion 62. By positioning the rotation center of the lock member 66 (the axis fixed by the mounting screw 67) at a position where the rotational moment to rotate is generated, a load is not applied to the elastic portion 66c of the lock member 66 at all times. Even if the lock member 66 rotates, the right side surface of the front end of the lock body 66 a only abuts on the hanging portion 65, so that the lock member 66 does not protrude outside the front extension portion 62.

  When the main body frame hinge pin 622 of the main body frame side upper hinge member 620 is supported by the bearing groove 63 of the outer frame side upper hinge member 60, the main body frame is inserted into the bearing groove 63 from the open side of the bearing groove 63. The hinge pin 622 is inserted. When the hinge pin 622 on the body frame is inserted into the bearing groove 63, the hinge pin 622 on the body frame comes into contact with the right side surface of the lock body 66a of the lock member 66, and the front end of the lock body 66a is against the urging force of the elastic portion 66c. The lock member 66 rotates about the mounting screw 67 so as to move to the left. As a result, the lock main body 66 a that has closed the bearing groove 63 is retracted, the bearing groove 63 is opened, and the main body frame hinge pin 622 can be moved to the deepest portion (front end) of the bearing groove 63.

  When the body frame hinge pin 622 is moved to the deepest part of the bearing groove 63, the contact between the body frame hinge pin 622 and the lock body 66a of the lock member 66 is released, and the lock body 66a is urged by the urging force of the elastic portion 66c. The lock member 66 rotates so that the front end of the lock member moves to the right, and the lock member 66 returns to the normal state. As a result, the hinge pin 622 on the body frame is accommodated in a space in front of the front end of the lock body 66 a in the bearing groove 63, and the hinge pin 622 on the body frame is rotatable at the deepest portion of the bearing groove 63. The state is held (locked) in the state.

  When the hinge pin 622 on the main body frame is removed from the bearing groove 63, the lock member 66 is rotated so that the front end of the lock main body 66a moves to the left by operating the operation portion 66b of the lock member 66. The lock body 66a is retracted from the bearing groove 63 against the urging force of 66c. As a result, the deepest part of the bearing groove 63 and the opening communicate with each other, and the hinge pin 622 on the main body frame can be removed from the bearing groove 63.

[2-10. Crime prevention mechanism and ball biting prevention mechanism at the outer frame side lower hinge member]
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the ball engagement prevention for preventing the game ball from being sandwiched between the crime prevention mechanism and the outer frame 2 and the main body frame 4 at the outer frame side lower hinge member 70 of the outer frame 2. The mechanism will be described.

  When the outer frame 2 is assembled, an outer frame side lower hinge member 70 is attached to the left end portion in front view on the upper surface of the curtain plate member 50. The horizontal portion 71 of the outer frame side lower hinge member 70 is mounted in a state of being placed near the left end of the upper surface of the curtain plate member 50 and the upper surface of the rear extending portion 51. The curtain plate member 50 includes a standing wall portion 54 that rises upward from the rear end of the upper surface. As a result, even if an unauthorized tool such as a piano wire enters the rear side of the main body frame 4 (pachinko machine 1) through the gap between the outer frame side lower hinge member 70 and the main body frame side lower hinge member 640. Since the tip of the unauthorized tool comes into contact with the standing wall 54 extending upward from the rear end of the upper surface of the curtain plate member 50, it is possible to prevent the unauthorized tool from being inserted further to the rear side. It is possible to prevent an illegal act from being performed via the outer frame side lower hinge member 70.

  Moreover, since the return part 55 extended ahead is provided in the upper end of the standing wall part 54, when the unauthorized tool contact | abutted to the standing wall part 54 bends upwards, the front-end | tip of an unauthorized tool by the return part 55 Can be folded further forward, so that unauthorized tools can be prevented from entering the rear side of the main body frame 4, and an illegal act is performed through the portion of the outer frame side lower hinge member 70. Can be surely prevented.

  By the way, when the upright wall portion 54 extending upward is provided at the rear end of the upper surface of the curtain plate member 50, the game ball is placed on the outer frame side while the main body frame 4 is opened with respect to the outer frame 2. When falling on the lower hinge member 70 (horizontal portion 71), the game ball on the horizontal portion 71 is not discharged backward from the rear end of the horizontal portion 71 due to the presence of the standing wall portion 54, so the outer frame 2 and the main body frame 4 There is a risk of being caught between. On the other hand, in this embodiment, the discharge hole 74 and the left discharge hole 52 through which the game ball can pass through the horizontal part 71 of the outer frame side lower hinge member 70 and the rearward extension part 51 of the curtain plate member 50. And the right discharge hole 53, the game ball on the horizontal portion 71 of the outer frame side lower hinge member 70 can be discharged downward from the discharge hole 74 and the like. It is possible to reduce the game ball being caught between the two.

  Therefore, when the game ball is sandwiched between the outer frame 2 and the main body frame 4, the periphery of the outer frame side lower hinge member 70 is damaged, or the main body frame 4 is not closed in a normal state. It is possible to prevent a gap from being formed between the main body frame 4 and illegal acts using the gap.

[3. Overall structure of door frame]
The door frame 3 of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 is a front view of the door frame in the pachinko machine, FIG. 20 is a right side view of the door frame, FIG. 21 is a left side view of the door frame, and FIG. 22 is a rear view of the door frame. FIG. 23 is a perspective view of the door frame as viewed from the right front, FIG. 24 is a perspective view of the door frame as viewed from the left front, and FIG. 25 is a perspective view of the door frame as viewed from the rear. 26 is a sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 19, FIG. 27 is a sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. 19, and FIG. 28 is a sectional view taken along line CC in FIG. FIG. FIG. 29 is an exploded perspective view in which the door frame is disassembled for each main member and viewed from the front, and FIG. 30 is an exploded perspective view in which the door frame is disassembled for each main member and viewed from the rear.

  As shown in FIGS. 29 and 30, the door frame 3 is attached to the lower right corner of the front surface of the door frame base unit 100 and the square frame-shaped door frame base unit 100 whose front view extends vertically. Handle unit 300, a pan unit 320 attached to the lower front portion of the door frame base unit 100, a rendering operation unit 400 attached to the center of the plate unit 320, and a door frame base unit above the plate unit 320. Door frame left side unit 530 attached to the front left part of the door 100, door frame right side unit 550 attached to the front right part of the door frame base unit 100 above the dish unit 320, and the door frame left side The door frame top attached to the upper part of the front surface of the door frame base unit 100 above the unit 530 and the door frame right side unit 550. Is provided with a knit 570, a.

  The door frame base unit 100 of the door frame 3, which will be described in detail later, is a plate-shaped door frame base 110 having a through-hole 111 penetrating in the front and rear in a rectangular shape (rectangular shape) whose front view extends vertically. A frame-shaped reinforcing unit 130 attached to the rear side of the door frame base 110, and attached to both upper and lower ends of the reinforcing unit 130 on the left end side when viewed from the front, and attached to the main body frame 4 so as to be capable of hinge rotation. A door frame side upper hinge member 140 and a door frame side lower hinge member 150; a glass unit 190 which is attached to the rear surface of the door frame base 110 and closes the through hole 111; and a security cover 200 which covers the lower rear surface of the glass unit 190; The door frame 3 and the main body frame 4, and the main body frame 4 and the outer frame 2 that are attached to the rear surface of the door frame base 110 so as to protrude forward through the door frame base 110. An opening / closing cylinder unit 210 for locking the space, a ball feed unit 250 for sending a game ball to the ball launcher 680 attached to the lower rear surface of the door frame base 110, and a ball attached to the lower rear surface of the door frame base 110 A foul cover unit 270 that receives a game ball that has been launched by the launching device 680 and has not reached the game area 5a and that discharges it to the lower plate 322.

  Although the details of the handle unit 300 of the door frame 3 will be described later, the game ball stored in the upper plate 321 is changed according to the rotation angle of the handle 302 when the player rotates the handle 302 that can rotate. It can be driven into the game area 5a of the game board 5 with high strength.

  As will be described in detail later, the tray unit 320 of the door frame 3 is attached to a lower portion of the through-hole 111 on the front surface of the door frame base 110 in the door frame base unit 100, and the front surface bulges forward. The effect operation unit 400 is attached to the front end in the center in the left-right direction. The tray unit 320 stores an upper plate 321 for storing game balls to be driven into the game area 5a, and game balls supplied from the upper plate 321 and the foul cover unit 270. Within the range of the lower tray 322 that can be stored, the upper tray ball removal button 327 for removing the game balls stored in the upper tray 321 to the lower tray 322, and the balance of cash or prepaid card that has been put into the ball lending machine A ball lending button 328 for lending a game ball to the player, a return button 329 for returning cash or a prepaid card obtained by subtracting the amount of the game ball lending from the ball lending machine, and cash inserted into the ball lending machine , A ball rental return display unit 330 for displaying the remaining number of prepaid cards, etc., an effect selection left button 331 and an effect selection right button 332 that can be accepted by the player when the effect is presented, and a lower plate Game balls in 22 and lower tray ball vent button 333 for discharging downwardly the dish unit 320, and a.

  The effect operation unit 400 of the door frame 3 is attached to the front portion of the dish unit 320 at the center in the left-right direction when viewed from the front, and can be pressed by the player and presents an effect image to the player. It is something that can be done. As will be described in detail later, the effect operation unit 400 has a large operation button 410 that can be operated by the player, and a door frame side effect that can be viewed from the player side in the operation button 410 and can display an effect image. Display device 460.

  The door frame left side unit 530 of the door frame 3, which will be described in detail later, is attached to the upper left side of the door frame base unit 100 on the left side of the front side of the door frame base unit 100 on the left side of the front side of the plate unit 320. The left outer side of the game area 5a) is decorated. The door frame left side unit 530 includes a left unit decorative lens member (not shown) that can be decorated with light emission.

  The door frame right side unit 550 of the door frame 3, which will be described in detail later, is attached to the upper right side of the door frame base unit 100 on the right side of the front surface of the door frame base unit 100 on the upper side of the plate unit 320. The right outer side of the game area 5a) is decorated. The door frame right side unit 550 protrudes more forward than the door frame left side unit 530, and is provided at the front end with a right unit left decorative member 554 and a right unit right decorative member 557 provided on both left and right sides. The right unit decorative lens member 561 is provided. The door frame right side unit 550 can decorate the right unit left decorative member 554, the right unit right decorative member 557, and the right unit decorative lens member 561 with light emission.

  The door frame top unit 570 of the door frame 3 is attached to the upper side of the through hole 111 on the front surface of the door frame base 110 of the door frame base unit 100 on the upper side of the door frame left side unit 530 and the door frame right side unit 550. The upper part of the frame 3 is decorated. The door frame top unit 570, which will be described in detail later, has a pair of upper speakers 573 spaced left and right, a top middle decorative member 576 protruding forward in the center of the front surface, and both left and right sides of the top middle decorative member 576. A top left decorative lens member 579 and a top right decorative lens member 580 are provided. The door frame top unit 570 can light-decorate the top middle decorative member 576, the top left decorative lens member 579, and the top right decorative lens member 580.

[3-1. Overall configuration of door frame base unit]
The door frame base unit 100 of the door frame 3 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 31 to 33. FIG. 31A is a perspective view of the door frame base unit in the door frame as viewed from the front, and FIG. 31B is a perspective view of the door frame base unit as viewed from the back. FIG. 32 is an exploded perspective view of the main part of the door frame base unit as seen from the front, and FIG. 33 is an exploded perspective view of the main part of the door frame base unit as seen from the rear. is there.

  The door frame base unit 100 is attached to the main body frame 4 so as to be openable / closable (rotatable by hinges) so that the left side when viewed from the front closes the front surface of the main body frame 4. The door frame base unit 100 has a handle unit 300 at the lower front corner, a dish unit 320 to which the rendering operation unit 400 is attached at the lower front surface of the through hole 111, and a door frame left side unit 530 at the left outer front surface of the through hole 111. The door frame right side unit 550 is attached to the right outer front surface of the through hole 111, and the door frame top unit 570 is attached to the upper outer front surface of the through hole 111, respectively.

  As shown in FIGS. 32 and 33, the door frame base unit 100 includes a plate-like door frame base 110 having a through-hole 111 penetrating in the front and rear in a rectangular shape whose front view extends vertically. The frame-shaped reinforcement unit 130 attached to the rear side of the door frame base 110 and the upper and lower ends of the reinforcement unit 130 on the left end side when viewed from the front are projected forward from the door frame base 110 and The door frame side upper hinge member 140 and the door frame side lower hinge member 150 that are rotatably attached to the main body frame side upper hinge member 620 and the main body frame side lower hinge member 640, and the front surface of the through-hole 111 on the front surface of the door frame base 110. A door frame left side decorative board 160 mounted on the left side and mounted with a plurality of LEDs on the front surface, and a glass unit 19 rotatably mounted on the rear side of the door frame base 110. The glass unit mounting member 170 for mounting the detachably, and a.

  The door frame base unit 100 is attached to the lower right corner in front view on the front surface of the door frame base 110 and is attached to the rear surface of the door frame base 110 and a cylindrical handle attachment member 180 for attaching the handle unit 300. A glass unit 190 that closes the through-hole 111, a security cover 200 that covers the lower rear portion of the glass unit 190, and an opening / closing cylinder unit that is attached to the rear surface of the door frame base 110 so as to penetrate the door frame base 110 and protrude forward. 210, a ball feeding unit 250 attached to the lower rear surface of the door frame base 110, and a foul cover unit 270 attached to the lower rear surface of the door frame base 110.

  Further, although not shown, the door frame base unit 100 includes various decorative boards provided in the door frame 3, a ball feeding solenoid 255, a handle rotation detection sensor 307, a handle touch sensor 310, a single button operation sensor 312, Ball rental button 328, return button 329, ball rental return display section 330, effect selection left button 331, effect selection right button 332, vibration motor 424, press detection sensor 440, door frame side effect display device 460 (liquid crystal display device 461) , Etc., and a door main body relay board for relaying the connection between the main body frame 4 and the door frame relay board 911 of the board unit 900.

[3-1a. Door frame base]
The door frame base 110 of the door frame base unit 100 in the door frame 3 will be described in detail mainly with reference to FIGS. 31 to 33. The door frame base 110 is formed in a quadrangle (rectangular shape) whose outer shape in front view extends vertically. The door frame base 110 penetrates back and forth, and includes a through-hole 111 formed in a substantially quadrilateral shape whose inner peripheral shape in a front view extends vertically. In the through-hole 111, the upper side and the left and right sides forming the inner periphery are close to the outer periphery of the door frame base 110, and the lower side forming the inner periphery is the upper and lower sides from the lower end of the door frame base 110. It is located at a height of about 1/3 of the direction. Therefore, the door frame base 110 is entirely formed in a frame shape by the through-hole 111 penetrating in the front-rear direction. The door frame base 110 is integrally formed of synthetic resin.

  The door frame base 110 is formed in the front lower right corner of the front surface, and has a handle mounting seat surface 112 that is inclined so that the left end protrudes slightly forward from the right end side, the handle mounting seat surface 112, and the through-hole 111. Between the cylinder mounting portion 113 and the cylinder mounting portion 113 to which the cylinder mounting metal plate 213 of the opening / closing cylinder unit 210 is mounted, and is opened through the cylinder mounting portion 113 in the front-rear direction. Is inserted through the cylinder insertion hole 114 through which the cylinder lock 211 is inserted, and the cylinder insertion hole 114 and the handle mounting seat surface 112 on the left side when viewed from the front, and forward through the entrance 251a and the ball outlet 251b of the ball feed unit 250. And a ball feed opening 115 for facing the surface.

  Further, the door frame base 110 penetrates forward and rearward at the same height as the handle mounting seat surface 112 to the left of the center of the door frame base 110 in the left-right direction, and faces the ball outlet 276 of the foul cover unit 270 forward. The lower plate passing opening 116 and the door frame base 110 near the left end when viewed from the front are adjacent to the lower side of the through hole 111 so as to be adjacent to the lower side of the door frame base 110 and face the through ball passage 273 of the foul cover unit 270 forward. A dish passage opening 117, a glass unit mounting portion 118 into which the glass frame 191 of the glass unit 190 is inserted and recessed from the rear surface along the inner periphery of the through-hole 111, and both left and right sides of the door frame base 110 And a speaker insertion port 119 through which the rear end of the upper speaker 573 of the door frame top unit 570 is inserted.

[3-1b. Reinforcement unit]
The reinforcing unit 130 of the door frame base unit 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. The reinforcing unit 130 is attached to the rear side of the door frame base 110 to reinforce the door frame base 110 and increase the strength and rigidity of the door frame base 110 (door frame 3). The reinforcing unit 130 includes left and right upper reinforcing metal plates 131 attached along the upper side of the rear surface of the door frame base 110 and left and right middle reinforcing members attached to the lower side of the through hole 111 on the rear surface of the door frame base 110. A sheet metal 132, a left reinforcing sheet metal 133 extending vertically and attached along the front left side of the rear surface of the door frame base 110, and a right reinforcement extending vertically and attached along the right side of the door frame base 110 viewed from the front. A sheet metal 134 and a locking engagement portion 135 attached to the rear surface of the right reinforcing sheet metal 134 and to which the door frame collar 702 of the locking unit 700 is engaged are provided.

  In the reinforcing unit 130, the left and right ends of the upper reinforcing sheet metal 131 are connected and fixed to the upper ends of the left reinforcing sheet metal 133 and the right reinforcing sheet metal 134 with screws, and the left end of the middle reinforcing sheet metal 132 is connected to the left reinforcing sheet metal 133 with screws. It is fixed. The right end of the middle reinforcing sheet metal 132 is connected and fixed to the right reinforcing sheet metal 134 via a cylinder mounting sheet metal 213 of the opening / closing cylinder unit 210 described later. Therefore, the reinforcing unit 130 is formed in a frame shape by the upper reinforcing sheet metal 131, the middle reinforcing sheet metal 132, the left reinforcing sheet metal 133, the right reinforcing sheet metal 134, and the like.

  The upper reinforcing sheet metal 131, the middle reinforcing sheet metal 132, the left reinforcing sheet metal 133, the right reinforcing sheet metal 134, and the locking engagement portion 135 of the reinforcing unit 130 are formed by appropriately bending metal plates. The middle reinforcing sheet metal 132 is formed with a notch portion 132a penetrating in the front-rear direction at a position corresponding to the upper plate passage opening 117 of the door frame base 110.

  Although the detailed illustration is omitted, each of the upper reinforcing sheet metal 131, the middle reinforcing sheet metal 132, the left reinforcing sheet metal 133, and the right reinforcing sheet metal 134 has a portion bent in the front-rear direction. This part increases the strength and rigidity, and prevents the entry of unauthorized tools such as piano wires and flat-blade screwdrivers from the outside.

[3-1c. Door frame side upper hinge member]
The door frame side upper hinge member 140 of the door frame base unit 100 will be described in detail with reference mainly to FIGS. The door frame-side upper hinge member 140 is attached to the door frame base 110 and has a pair of protruding pieces 141a that are spaced apart from each other in the vertical direction, and a pair of protrusions of the door frame upper hinge shaft bracket 141. A cylindrical door frame upper hinge pin 142 inserted into the door frame upper hinge hole 623 of the main body frame side upper hinge member 620 and a pair of projecting pieces 141a in the door frame upper hinge pin 142 that penetrates the piece 141a. A disc-shaped eaves member 143 attached at a position between the eaves member 143, the eaves member 143 and the lower protruding piece 141a of the pair of protruding pieces 141a, and a hinge pin 142 on the door frame , And a lock spring 144 that biases the hinge pin 142 on the door frame upward.

  Although not shown, the door frame upper hinge shaft bracket 141 has a flat mounting piece that connects the rear ends of the pair of protruding pieces 141a, and the shape in a side view is opened forward. It is formed in a letter shape. The door frame upper hinge shaft bracket 141 has a mounting piece connecting a pair of protruding pieces 141a attached to the rear surface of the door frame base 110 with screws.

  The door frame upper hinge pin 142 is rotatably inserted into a door frame upper hinge hole 623 of the main body frame side upper hinge member 620 at a portion (upper end) protruding above the upper protruding piece 141a. Further, although not shown, the door frame upper hinge pin 142 is bent in a horizontal direction at a portion protruding downward from the lower protruding piece 141a. The bent portion abuts on the lower surface of the lower protruding piece 141a, thereby restricting the upward movement of the hinge pin 142 on the door frame.

  The eaves member 143 is an E-ring, and is inserted and held in a groove formed on the outer periphery of the door frame upper hinge pin 142. The lock spring 144 is a coil spring through which the door frame upper hinge pin 142 can be inserted, and has an upper end in contact with the flange member 143 and a lower end in contact with the lower protruding piece 141a. The lock spring 144 is interposed between the flange member 143 and the lower protruding piece 141a in a compressed state, and biases the door frame upper hinge pin 142 upward via the flange member 143. .

  The door frame side upper hinge member 140 is in a state in which the door frame upper hinge pin 142 is urged upward by the lock spring 144, and the horizontally bent portion of the lower end of the door frame upper hinge pin 142 projects downward. By contacting the lower surface of the piece 141a, further upward movement is restricted. In this state, the upper end of the hinge pin 142 on the door frame protrudes a predetermined amount above the upper surface of the upper protruding piece 141a.

  The door frame side upper hinge member 140 has a portion bent horizontally at the lower end of the hinge pin 142 on the door frame and pulls the portion downward against the urging force of the lock spring 144. The upper hinge pin 142 can be moved generally downward, and the upper end of the door frame upper hinge pin 142 can be immersed below the upper surface of the upper protruding piece 141a. Therefore, the door frame side upper hinge member 140 inserts the upper end of the door frame upper hinge pin 142 into the door frame upper hinge hole 623 of the main body frame side upper hinge member 620 from below or pulls it downward. Can do. As a result, the upper left end of the door frame 3 is inserted into the upper hinge hole 623 for the door frame of the main body frame side upper hinge member 620 by inserting the upper end of the door frame upper hinge pin 142 of the door frame side upper hinge member 140. The main body frame 4 can be supported so as to be capable of hinge rotation.

  Further, the door frame side upper hinge member 140 has a portion of the door frame upper hinge pin 142 that is supported by a pair of protruding pieces 141a of the door frame upper hinge shaft bracket 141. The lower hinge pin 152 is supported coaxially. Thus, the door frame 3 upper hinge member 140 and the door frame side lower hinge member 150 can rotate the door frame 3 with respect to the main body frame 4 in a favorable state.

[3-1d. Door frame side lower hinge member]
The door frame side lower hinge member 150 of the door frame base unit 100 will be described in detail mainly with reference to FIGS. 31 and 32. The door frame side lower hinge member 150 is attached to the door frame base 110 and includes a door frame lower hinge shaft bracket 151 having a flat plate-like extension piece 151a extending forward, and a door frame lower hinge shaft bracket. A columnar door frame lower hinge pin 152 (see FIGS. 21 and 22) protruding downward from the vicinity of the front end of the extending piece 151a.

  The door frame lower hinge shaft bracket 151 has a flat plate-like attachment piece (not shown) extending upward from the rear end of a flat plate-like extension piece 151a extending horizontally, and has an overall shape in a side view. Is formed in a substantially L-shape. The door frame lower hinge shaft bracket 151 has a mounting piece (not shown) attached to the rear surface of the door frame base 110 with screws.

  The door frame lower hinge pin 152 is formed in a truncated cone shape whose lower end is narrowed toward the lower side. The door frame lower hinge pin 152 is rotatably inserted into the door frame hinge hole 644 of the main body frame side lower hinge member 640 in the main body frame 4 described later. The door frame lower hinge pin 152 is arranged coaxially with the door frame upper hinge pin 142 of the door frame side upper hinge member 140.

  The door frame side lower hinge member 150 is capable of hinge-rotating the door frame 3 with respect to the body frame 4 by inserting the door frame lower hinge pin 152 into the door frame hinge hole 644 of the body frame side lower hinge member 640. Can be supported.

[3-1e. Door frame left side decorative board]
The door frame left side decorative board 160 of the door frame base unit 100 will be described in detail with reference mainly to FIGS. The door frame left side decorative substrate 160 is attached to the front side of the through hole 111 on the front side of the door frame base 110. The door frame left side decorative board 160 extends up and down from the height of the position below the speaker insertion port 119 on the left side when viewed from the front in the door frame base 110 to the height near the center of the through hole 111 in the vertical direction. The frame left side upper decorative board 161 and the door frame left side lower decorative board extending up and down from the height of the lower position of the door frame left side upper decorative board 161 to substantially the same height as the lower end of the upper plate passage opening 117. A substrate 162.

  The door frame left side upper decorative substrate 161 and the door frame left side lower decorative substrate 162 of the door frame left side decorative substrate 160 include a plurality of LEDs 161a and 162a that can irradiate light forward. These LEDs 161a and 162a are full-color LEDs.

  The door frame left side decorative board 160 is positioned behind the door frame left side unit 530, which will be described later, in a state where the door frame 3 is assembled, and includes a plurality of LEDs 161a and 162a provided (mounted) on the front surface. By appropriately emitting light, the left unit decorative lens member of the door frame left side unit 530 can be decorated with light emission.

[3-1f. Glass unit mounting member]
The glass unit mounting member 170 of the door frame base unit 100 will be described in detail with reference mainly to FIG. The glass unit attachment member 170 is rotatably attached to the rear side of the door frame base 110, and is for attaching the glass unit 190 in a detachable manner. The glass unit mounting member 170 is a disc-shaped base portion 171 that is rotatably attached to an axis extending in the front-rear direction on the rear side of the door frame base 110, and protrudes in a bar shape from the base portion 171 in a direction perpendicular to the rotation axis. Projecting portion 172.

  The glass unit attachment member 170 is rotatably attached to a portion below the pair of speaker insertion openings 119 on the rear surface of the door frame base 110 and outside the glass unit attachment portion 118.

  When the glass unit mounting member 170 is rotated so that the protruding portion 172 protrudes upward from the base portion 171, the protruding portion 172 is more outward than the glass unit mounting portion 118 of the door frame base 110 in the rear view. The glass unit 190 can be inserted into the glass unit mounting portion 118 of the door frame base 110, or the glass unit 190 can be removed from the glass unit mounting portion 118.

  When the glass unit 190 is rotated so that the protrusion 172 protrudes downward from the base 171 in a state where the glass unit 190 is inserted into the glass unit attachment 118 of the door frame base 110, the protrusion 172 becomes glass. The unit 190 comes into contact with the rear side of the mounting piece 191a, and the rearward movement of the upper portion of the glass unit 190 is restricted, so that the glass unit 190 can be attached to the door frame base 110.

  In the glass unit mounting member 170, the protruding portion 172 protrudes from a disk-shaped base 171 that is rotatably mounted on the door frame base 110. . From this, in a state where the glass unit mounting member 170 can freely rotate, the protruding portion 172 is stabilized in a state of protruding downward from the base portion 171. Further, in the glass unit mounting member 170, the rearward movement of the glass unit 190 is regulated by the projecting portion 172 when the projecting portion 172 projects downward from the base portion 171. Even if vibration or the like acts on the member 170, the whole does not rotate so that the protruding portion 172 protrudes upward from the base portion 171, and the restriction of the backward movement of the glass unit 190 is naturally released. Absent.

  When removing the glass unit 190 from the door frame base 110, the glass unit mounting member 170 is rotated so that the protruding portion 172 protrudes upward from the base portion 171, and the protruding portion 172 is attached to the mounting piece 191a of the glass unit 190. By moving the glass unit 190 to the outside, the upper side of the glass unit 190 can be moved rearward, and the glass unit 190 can be removed from the door frame base 110.

[3-1 g. Handle mounting member]
The handle mounting member 180 of the door frame base unit 100 will be described in detail with reference mainly to FIGS. The handle attachment member 180 is for attaching the handle unit 300 to the front surface of the door frame base 110. As shown in FIGS. 32 and 33, the handle mounting member 180 includes a cylindrical tube portion 181 extending in the front-rear direction, and outward from the rear end of the tube portion 181 in a direction perpendicular to the axis of the tube portion 181. An annular flange portion 182 that extends, and a plurality of the flange portions 182 that protrude into the cylindrical portion 181 and extend over the entire length in the axial direction of the cylindrical portion 181 and are arranged at unequal intervals with respect to the circumferential direction of the cylindrical portion 181 ( In this example, three ridges 183, and a plurality of reinforcing ribs 184 that connect the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion 181 and the front surface of the flange portion 182 and are arranged in the circumferential direction of the cylindrical portion 181 are provided. .

  The handle attachment member 180 is attached to the handle attachment seat surface 112 with screws in a state where the rear surface of the flange portion 182 is in contact with the front surface of the handle attachment seat surface 112 in the door frame base 110.

  The cylindrical portion 181 has an inner diameter slightly larger than the outer diameter of the base portion 301 a of the handle base 301 in the handle unit 300. One of the three protrusions 183 is provided on the upper side in the cylindrical portion 181, and the remaining two are provided on the lower side in the cylindrical portion 181. These three protrusions 183 are formed at positions corresponding to the three groove portions 301 c in the handle base 301. Therefore, the handle attachment member 180 can insert the base portion 301a of the handle base 301 into the cylindrical portion 181 only when the three protrusions 183 and the three groove portions 301c of the handle base 301 are aligned. The rotational position of the handle base 301 (handle unit 300) can be restricted with respect to the door frame base 110.

  The handle mounting member 180 is attached to the inclined handle mounting seat surface 112 of the door frame base 110 because the axis of the cylinder 181 extends perpendicularly to the rear surface of the flange 182. Thus, the handle unit 300 can be attached to the door frame base 110 in a tilted state.

[3-1h. Glass unit]
The glass unit 190 of the door frame base unit 100 will be described in detail mainly with reference to FIGS. The glass unit 190 closes the through-hole 111 of the door frame base 110 so that the rear can be visually recognized from the front. The glass unit 190 has a frame-shaped glass frame 191 that is larger than the inner peripheral shape of the through-hole 111 of the door frame base 110 and can be attached to the glass unit attachment portion 118, and the outer periphery of the glass frame 191 is closed. Two transparent glass plates 192 attached to 191. The two glass plates 192 are attached to the front end side and the rear end side of the glass frame 191, respectively, and are spaced apart from each other so that a space is formed between them (see FIG. 26 and the like).

  The glass frame 191 has a pair of mounting pieces 191a extending in a flat plate shape from a position below the upper left and right upper corners when viewed from the front, and a band extending downward from the lower end and extending along the lower side. A plate-like locking piece 191b. The mounting piece 191 a of the glass frame 191 can be brought into contact with the protruding portion 172 of the glass unit mounting member 170. The locking piece 191b can be inserted into a space between the door frame base 110 and the middle reinforcing sheet metal 132 of the reinforcing unit 130 (see FIG. 26).

  The glass unit 190 is formed by inserting a locking piece 191b of the glass frame 191 from the rear side of the door frame base 110 into the gap between the door frame base 110 and the middle reinforcing sheet metal 132 of the reinforcing unit 130 from above. The front end of the glass frame 191 is brought into contact with the rear surface of the glass unit mounting portion 118 of the door frame base 110, the glass unit mounting member 170 is rotated, and the protruding portion 172 of the glass unit mounting member 170 is attached to the mounting piece 191a of the glass frame 191. It is attached to the door frame base 110 by contacting the rear surface.

  When removing the glass unit 190 from the door frame base 110, the glass unit 190 can be removed by a procedure reverse to the above. Thereby, the glass unit 190 can be attached to and detached from the door frame base 110.

[3-1i. Security cover]
The security cover 200 of the door frame base unit 100 will be described in detail mainly with reference to FIGS. The security cover 200 is attached to the rear side of the door frame base 110 so as to cover the lower rear portion of the glass unit 190, and is formed of a transparent synthetic resin. The security cover 200 is arranged with a flat plate-shaped main body portion 201 having an outer periphery formed in a predetermined shape, a flat plate-shaped rear protrusion piece 202 that protrudes rearward along the outer peripheral edge of the main body portion 201, and is separated from the left and right. And a pair of locking pieces 203 that protrude forward from the main body 201 and can be locked to the rear side of the door frame base 110.

  The main body 201 of the security cover 200 is formed such that the lower end protrudes below the lower end of the glass unit 190 in a state of being attached to the door frame base 110. Further, the main body 201 is formed in a shape along the lower end of the game area 5 a in the game board 5 in a state where the upper end is assembled to the pachinko machine 1. More specifically, the upper end of the main body 201 is formed in a shape along a part of an inner rail 1002 of the front constituent member 1000 to be described later, a part of the out guiding part 1003, a part of the lower right rail 1004, and the right rail 1005. The pachinko machine 1 is assembled so as not to protrude into the game area 5a.

  The rear protrusion 202 is formed over substantially the entire circumference of the outer peripheral edge of the main body 201. Accordingly, the security cover 200 is formed in a shallow box shape opened rearward by the main body 201 and the rear protrusion piece 202, and has high strength and rigidity. Further, as shown in FIG. 33, the rear protruding piece 202 also protrudes rearward from a part of the rear surface of the main body 201 different from the outer peripheral edge of the main body 201. The rear projecting piece 202 projecting rearward from a part of the rear surface of the main body 201 is formed so as to be along a part of the outer rail 1001 in the front component member 1000 of the game board 5 in a state assembled to the pachinko machine 1. ing.

  The rear projecting piece 202 is not formed in a portion located between the outer rail 1001 and the inner rail 1002 in the game board 5 in a state assembled to the pachinko machine 1. Thereby, a game ball (game ball launched by the ball launching device 680) passing between the outer rail 1001 and the inner rail 1002 does not come into contact with the rear protruding piece 202 of the crime prevention cover 200, and the game area 5a There is no hindrance to the game ball.

  The pair of locking pieces 203 are elastically locked to the rear side of the door frame base 110. Thereby, the security cover 200 can be easily attached to and detached from the door frame base 110.

  When the security cover 200 is assembled to the pachinko machine 1, the front surface of the main body 201 is in contact with the rear surface of the glass unit 190 (the rear end of the glass frame 191) and protrudes backward from the lower side of the main body 201. The removed rear protrusion 202 is in a state of being inserted into a security recess 1008 of the front component 1000 described later. Further, the security cover 200 is in a state in which the rear protruding piece 202 protruding rearward from the lower side of the main body 201 protrudes rearward from the front surface of the front structural member 1000 so as to contact the lower surface of the front structural member 1000. . Accordingly, the space between the security cover 200 and the game board 5 (the front component member 1000) is complicatedly bent by the rear protrusion piece 202 of the security cover 200 and the security recess portion 1008 of the front component member 1000. Even if an unauthorized tool such as a piano wire enters the game area 5a through the space between the security cover 200 and the front structural member 1000 from below the front of the board 5, it will be blocked by the rear protrusion 202 and the security recess 1008. The unauthorized tool can be prevented from entering the game area 5a.

[3-1j. Opening and closing cylinder unit]
The opening / closing cylinder unit 210 of the door frame base unit 100 will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. The opening / closing cylinder unit 210 is attached from the rear side to a cylinder mounting portion 113 at a position between the through-hole 111 and the handle mounting seat surface 112 near the right end of the door frame base 110 in a front view, and cooperates with a locking unit 700 described later. It is used to open and close the door frame 3 and the main body frame 4 and to open and close the outer frame 2 and the main body frame 4.

  The open / close cylinder unit 210 includes a cylindrical cylinder lock 211 having a key hole 211a on the front surface and extending in the front-rear direction, and is attached to the rear end of the cylinder lock 211 and rotates the key inserted into the key hole 211a. A rotation transmission member 212 for transmitting to 700 key cylinders 710 and a cylinder mounting plate 213 for mounting the cylinder lock 211 to the door frame base 110 (reinforcing unit 130) are provided.

  The cylinder lock 211 can rotate a key by inserting a corresponding key (not shown) into the key hole 211a. If the key is a corresponding key, the cylinder lock 211 can be rotated clockwise or counterclockwise. Can also be rotated by a predetermined angle in this direction.

  The rotation transmitting member 212 is formed in a cylindrical shape with an open rear side (specifically, a conical cylinder shape whose diameter increases toward the rear side), and is directed forward from the rear end to a position facing the center axis. It has a pair of cutout portions 212a cut out. The rotation transmitting member 212 is formed such that the key cylinder 710 of the locking unit 700 in the main body frame 4 is inserted from behind, and the protrusion of the key cylinder 710 of the locking unit 700 is inserted into the pair of notches 212a. Thus, the rotation of the rotation transmitting member 212 (the key inserted into the key hole 211a of the cylinder lock 211) can be transmitted to the key cylinder 710 of the locking unit 700 to rotate the key cylinder 710.

  The cylinder mounting sheet metal 213 is formed by bending a single metal plate, and is formed in a convex shape whose shape in plan view protrudes forward. More specifically, the cylinder mounting sheet metal 213 includes a rectangular and flat front plate portion 213a extending vertically when viewed from the front, and a pair of side plate portions 213b extending rearward from the left and right sides of the front plate portion 213a. And a pair of mounting plate portions 213c extending in a flat plate shape in a direction away from the rear sides of each of the pair of side plate portions 213b. In the front plate portion 213a of the cylinder mounting metal plate 213, the cylinder lock 211 penetrates from the rear at a substantially central position in the vertical direction, and the rear end of the cylinder lock 211 is attached to the rear surface of the front plate portion 213a. The pair of mounting plate portions 213 c of the cylinder mounting plate 213 includes a mounting plate portion 213 c on the left side when viewed from the front and is attached to the right end portion of the middle reinforcing sheet metal 132 of the reinforcing unit 130, and a mounting plate portion 213 c on the right side when viewed from the front. Attached to the right reinforcing sheet metal 134. Accordingly, the middle reinforcing sheet metal 132 and the right reinforcing sheet metal 134 are connected by the cylinder mounting sheet metal 213.

  When the open / close cylinder unit 210 is assembled to the door frame base unit 100, the front end of the cylinder lock 211 protruding forward from the front plate portion 213a of the cylinder mounting sheet metal 213 has a cylinder insertion hole from the rear side of the door frame base 110. 114 and protrudes forward of the door frame base 110, and the front plate portion 213 a and the pair of side plate portions 213 b of the cylinder mounting plate 213 are accommodated in a box-shaped cylinder mounting portion 113 that is opened rearward. ing.

[3-1k. Ball feed unit]
The ball feeding unit 250 of the door frame base unit 100 will be described in detail mainly with reference to FIG. 34 and FIG. FIG. 34A is a perspective view of the ball feed unit of the door frame base unit as seen from the front, and FIG. 34B is a perspective view of the ball feed unit as seen from the back. FIG. 35A is an exploded perspective view of the ball feeding unit as seen from the front, and FIG. 35B is an exploded perspective view of the ball feeding unit as seen from the rear after removing the rear case and the fraud prevention member. The ball feeding unit 250 can supply the game balls supplied from the upper plate 321 of the plate unit 320 one by one to the ball launching device 680, and the game balls stored in the upper plate 321 can be used as the upper plate ball. It can be pulled out to the lower pan by operating the pull button 327.

  In the ball feed unit 250, the game balls stored in the upper plate 321 of the plate unit 320 are supplied through the upper plate ball feed port 323d of the plate unit base 323 and the ball feed opening 115 of the door frame base 110 and penetrated in the front-rear direction. A box-shaped front cover 251 that has an entrance 251a and a ball outlet 251b that opens to the lower side of the entrance 251a and that is open at the rear, and a box that closes the rear end of the front cover 251 and is opened at the front , A rear cover 252 having a hitting ball supply port 252a for supplying a game ball that has entered from the entrance 251a of the front cover 251 penetrating in the front-rear direction to the ball launcher 680, the rear cover 252 and the front cover A partition portion 253 that is pivotally supported around an axis extending in the front-rear direction between 251 and partitions between the entrance 251a and the ball outlet 251b on the rear side of the front cover 251. The ball punching member 253 having a ball and the game balls on the partitioning portion 253a of the ball punching member 253 are sent one by one to the hitting ball supply port 252a of the rear cover 252 and vertically between the front cover 251 and the rear cover 252. A ball feeding member 254 supported so as to be rotatable around the extended axis, and a ball feeding solenoid 255 for rotating the ball feeding member 254 are provided.

  As shown in the figure, the ball feeding unit 250 has a ball feeding member 254 disposed on the right side of the entrance 251a in front view, and a ball removing member 253 on the left side of the ball feeding member 254. A ball feeding solenoid 255 is arranged on the right side.

  The front cover 251 of the ball feeding unit 250 includes an arc-shaped slit 251c concentrically formed with respect to the rotation center of the ball removing member 253 on the left side of the ball outlet 251b when viewed from the front, and this slit 251c. An operating rod 253c of a ball punching member 253, which will be described later, extends forward. The front cover 251 extends upward from the upper edge of the entrance 251a. When the door frame 3 is assembled, the front cover 251 is located upstream of the ball feed guide path 323e and the ball removal guide path 323f of the dish unit base 323. The part opened to the rear on the end side is formed to be closed from the rear side.

  The ball removal member 253 includes a partition portion 253a that is divided below the entrance port 251a and between the entrance port 251a and the ball exit port 251b and whose upper surface is lowered toward the ball feed member 254, and a ball of the partition portion 253a. It extends downward from the end opposite to the feed member 254 and bends in the shape of a letter from the middle in the vertical direction toward the lower center of the ball outlet 251b and rotates around the axis whose lower end extends in the front-rear direction. A pivot collar 253b that is movably supported, a rod-shaped actuation collar 253c that protrudes forward from the upper end of the pivot collar 253b, and a side below the actuation collar 253c from the side surface of the pivot collar 253b. A weight portion 253d protruding to the opposite side of the partition portion 253a. The operating rod 253c of the ball removal member 253 is formed so as to protrude forward through an arc-shaped slit 251c formed in the front cover 251 (see FIG. 34A). The operating rod 253 c comes into contact with the upper end of the operation transmitting portion 327 a that is operated by the pressing operation of the upper dish ball removal button 327 of the dish unit 320 through the ball feed opening 115 of the door frame base 110.

  The ball feeding member 254 has a fan-shaped blocking portion 254a and a rear end of the blocking portion 254a in plan view with the rotation axis extending in the vertical direction facing the entrance 251a and the partitioning portion 253a of the ball removing member 253. A sphere holding portion 254b that is recessed in an arc shape from the rotation axis to the rotation shaft core side, and a rod-like flange portion 254c that extends downward from the rear end of the sphere holding portion 254b. The blocking portion 254a and the ball holding portion 254b of the ball feeding member 254 are formed adjacent to each other within an angle range of about 180 ° around the rotation axis. Further, the ball holding portion 254b of the ball feeding member 254 has a size that can hold one game ball. The ball feeding member 254 rotates around the rotation axis when the collar portion 254c arranged at a position eccentric from the rotation axis is moved in the left-right direction by driving the ball feeding solenoid 255.

  The ball feeding member 254 includes a supply position in which the blocking portion 254a faces the direction of the partition portion 253a and at the same time the ball holding portion 254b communicates with the hitting ball supply port 252a, and the ball holding portion 254b is in the direction of the partition portion 253a. It is designed to rotate between the holding position facing toward. When the ball feeding member 254 is in the supply position, the game ball held in the ball holding portion 254b is supplied from the hitting ball supply port 252a to the ball launching device 680 and enters the partition portion 253a from the entrance 251a. However, the blocking unit 254a blocks the movement toward the ball holding unit 254b (hitting ball supply port 252a) and stays on the partition unit 253a. On the other hand, when the ball feed member 254 rotates to the holding position, the ball holding portion 254b faces the partition portion 253a, and the end of the ball holding portion 254b on the flange 254c side closes the hitting ball supply port 252a. Only one game ball on the partition portion 253a is held in the ball holding portion 254b.

  Further, the ball feed unit 250 is moved back and forth by the ball feed operation rod 256 whose tip is swung vertically by driving (energizing) the ball feed solenoid 255 and the movement of the tip of the ball feed operation rod 256 swinging vertically. And a ball feed crank 257 that rotates around an axis extending in the direction and rotates the ball feed member 254 around an axis extending in the vertical direction. The ball feed crank 257 is engageable with the tip of the ball feed actuating rod 256 that moves up and down and extends in the left-right direction, and the side that engages the ball feed actuating rod 256 of the engaging portion 257a. A shaft portion 257b that is disposed on the opposite side and is pivotally supported around a shaft extending in the front-rear direction between the front cover 251 and the rear cover 252 and extending upward from the shaft portion 257b, A transmission portion 257c that engages with a rod-shaped flange portion 254c (see FIG. 35B) that protrudes downward from a position that is eccentric with respect to the rotation center of the member 254 is provided.

  The ball feed unit 250 transmits the movement of the ball feed actuating rod 256 that is swung by driving the ball feed solenoid 255 that moves forward and backward by the ball feed actuating rod 256 and the ball feed crank 257 so that the ball feed member 254 is moved. It can be rotated. When the ball feeding solenoid 255 is not driven (normal time), the ball feeding operation rod 256 is separated from the lower end of the ball feeding solenoid 255 and the tip is positioned downward. In this state, the ball feeding member 254 is in the supply position. It will be in the state located. Further, when the ball feeding solenoid 255 is driven, the ball feeding operating rod 256 is attracted to the lower end of the ball feeding solenoid 255 so that the tip is positioned upward, and the ball feeding member 254 is rotated to the holding position. That is, when the ball feeding solenoid 255 is driven (ON state), the ball feeding member 254 receives one game ball, and when the ball feeding solenoid 255 is released (OFF state), the ball feeding member 254 is activated. Can be sent (supplied) to the ball launcher 680 side. The driving of the ball feeding solenoid 255 in the ball feeding unit 250 is controlled in synchronization with the driving control of the firing solenoid 682 by a firing control unit (not shown) of the payout control board 951.

  Further, the ball removing member 253 pivotally supported in the ball feeding unit 250 is applied with a moment that rotates counterclockwise by the weight portion 253d, but protrudes forward. Since the rotation of the actuating rod 253c is brought into contact with the upper end of the operation transmitting portion 327a that is operated by the pressing operation of the upper dish ball removal button 327 of the dish unit 320, the ball removal member 253 is normally operated. The partition 253a partitions the entrance 251a and the ball outlet 251b, so that the game ball does not enter the ball outlet 251b side.

  When the player presses the upper dish ball removal button 327 of the dish unit 320 downward, the upper dish ball removal slider 327b slides downward together with the operation transmission unit 327a, and the operation transmission unit 327a moves downward. Accordingly, the operating rod 253c also moves relatively downward. When the operating rod 253c moves downward together with the operation transmitting portion 327a, the ball removing member 253 rotates in the counterclockwise direction when viewed from the front, and the partition between the entrance 251a and the ball outlet 251b by the partition portion 253a is released. Is done. As a result, the game ball that has entered from the entrance 251a is discharged from the ball outlet 251b to the ball outlet guide path 323f of the tray unit 320 and discharged (supplied) to the lower tray 322 via the lower tray ball supply port 323c. be able to.

  The upper dish ball removal slider 327b formed with the action transmitting portion 327a with which the operation rod 253c of the ball removal member 253 contacts is urged upward by the upper dish ball removal spring 327c. Even if game balls are supplied vigorously, the impact can be absorbed by the upper dish ball removal spring 327c via the operating rod 253c, and the ball removal member 253 and the like can be prevented from being damaged. The game ball can be prevented from bouncing back at the partition portion 253a.

  The ball feeding unit 250 has a rectangular mounting recess 252b (see FIG. 35 (b) and the like) that is recessed forward in the upper right in the rear view of the hitting ball supply port 252a in the rear cover 252. A tamper-proof member 260 is mounted in the mounting recess 252b. The fraud prevention member 260 of the ball feeding unit 250 is formed of a hard metal plate such as tool steel or stainless steel, and is attached to the inside of the mounting recess 252b of the rear cover 252 so as to be detachable from the rear side.

  The fraud prevention member 260 is formed in a rectangular shape whose outer shape in front view extends to the left and right, and an upper piece 261 that is vertically separated at a substantially vertical center in a predetermined distance from the right side to the left. A lower piece 262, and inclined portions 263 that are each formed in a C-chamfered shape on the tip side (the right end side in front view) of the sides of the upper piece 261 and the lower piece 262 facing each other. . The upper piece 261 of the anti-fraud member 260 is bent with respect to the general surface of the anti-fraud member 260 so that the right end in front view protrudes backward. The lower piece 262 extends on the same plane as the general surface of the tamper-proof member 260. Thereby, in a plan view, the upper piece portion 261 and the lower piece portion 262 form a V-shaped groove that expands toward the right.

  The fraud prevention member 260 is attached to the attachment recess 252b of the rear cover 252 so that the V-shaped groove formed by the upper piece 261 and the lower piece 262 communicates with the inside of the hit ball supply port 252a. Become.

  According to the fraud prevention member 260, an illegal game ball with a string attached is driven into the game area 5a by the ball launcher 680 from the upper plate 321 via the ball feed unit 250, and attached to the illegal game ball. When a fraudulent act is performed in which an illegal game ball is taken in and out of the first starting port 2002 by operating a string, the illegal game ball launched (hit) by the ball launcher 680 is illegal. After a string attached to a simple game ball is inserted between the upper piece 261 and the lower piece 262, the V-shaped narrow formed by the upper piece 261 and the lower piece 262 is narrowed. It can be cut by the part, and it is possible to prevent an illegal act using an illegal game ball with a string attached.

[3-1l. Foul cover unit]
The foul cover unit 270 of the door frame base unit 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. FIG. 36 (a) is a perspective view of the foul cover unit of the door frame base unit viewed from the front, and FIG. 36 (b) is a perspective view of the foul cover unit viewed from the rear. FIG. 37A is an exploded perspective view of the foul cover unit viewed from the front with the lid member removed, and FIG. 37B is an exploded perspective view of the foul cover unit viewed from the rear with the lid member removed. Further, FIG. 38 is a front view of the foul cover unit with the lid member removed.

  As shown in the figure, the foul cover unit 270 includes a shallow box-shaped unit main body 271 attached to the rear side of the door frame base 110 and opened on the front side, and a flat lid member attached to the front surface of the unit main body 271. 272. The foul cover unit 270 penetrates back and forth in the upper left corner when viewed from the front, and passes through the normal guiding path 861 of the lower full ball path unit 860 of the main body frame 4 and the upper dish ball supply port 323a of the dish unit 320. A full sphere receiving port 274 that opens toward the rear at the lower right side of the front sphere passage 273 and the through-sphere passage 273 and communicates with the full guide passage 862 of the lower full sphere route unit 860 of the main body frame 4. And.

  Further, the foul cover unit 270 opens upward on the right side of the full ball receiving port 274 when viewed from the front, and does not reach the game area 5a despite being fired by the ball launcher 680 of the main body frame 4. A foul ball receiving port 275 for receiving a game ball (foul ball), and a game ball opened to the front near the lower right corner of the front view and received in the full tank receiving port 274 and the foul ball receiving port 275 are moved forward. And a ball discharge port 276 that communicates with the lower tray ball supply port 323c of the tray unit 320.

  Further, the foul cover unit 270 is formed between the full tank receiving port 274 and the foul ball receiving port 275 and the ball discharge port 276 by the unit main body 271 and the lid member 272, and can store a predetermined amount of game balls. A storage passage 277 having a wide area, a plate-shaped movable piece 278 constituting a part of the inner wall of the storage passage 277 and having a lower end rotatably attached to the unit main body 271, and a movable piece A full tank detection sensor 279 that detects rotation of the 278 in a direction away from the storage passage 277 and a spring 280 that biases the movable piece 278 toward the center of the storage passage 277 are provided.

  When the inside of the lower plate 322 of the dish unit 320 is filled with game balls and the game balls are not released from the ball discharge port 276 to the lower plate 322 side, the foul cover unit 270 has a certain number in the storage passage 277. The game balls can be stored. When a certain number of game balls are stored in the storage passage 277, the upper end of the movable piece 278 moves away from the storage passage 277 against the biasing force of the spring 280 by the weight of the game balls. The movable piece 278 rotates, and the rotation is detected by the full tank detection sensor 279. Thereby, since it can be determined that the lower tray 322 is full of game balls, when full tank detection is detected by the full tank detection sensor 279, payout of further game balls is stopped, This can be notified to a player, a staff member of the game hall, or the like, and can be urged to eliminate the filling of the lower plate 322.

  The foul cover unit 270 is attached to the rear side of the unit main body 271 and below the through ball passage 273, and the guide path opening / closing door of the lower full ball path unit 860 in the payout unit 800 described later of the main body frame 4. A door opening / closing contact portion 281 with which the operation protrusion 863e of 863 can contact is provided (see FIG. 112). The door opening / closing contact portion 281 is inclined so that the rear surface moves forward as it goes downward. The door opening / closing contact portion 281 is formed such that when the door frame 3 is closed with respect to the main body frame 4, the operating projection 863 e of the guide path opening / closing door 863 contacts. When the operating projection 863e of the guideway opening / closing door 863 contacts the door opening / closing contact portion 281, the guideway opening / closing door 863 rotates and the downstream end (front opening) of the normal guideway 861 and the full tank guideway 862. ) Can be opened.

[3-2. Handle unit]
The handle unit 300 of the door frame 3 will be described in detail mainly with reference to FIGS. 39 and 40. 39A is a front view of the handle unit in the door frame, FIG. 39B is a perspective view of the handle unit viewed from the front, and FIG. 39B is a perspective view of the handle unit viewed from the rear. FIG. 40A is an exploded perspective view of the handle unit as seen from the front, and FIG. 40B is an exploded perspective view of the handle unit as seen from the rear. The handle unit 300 is attached to the handle attachment member 180 of the door frame base unit 100, and can be driven by the player into the game area 5a of the game board 5 by operating the game ball in the upper plate 321. It is.

  The handle unit 300 covers the handle base 301 attached to the cylindrical portion 181 of the handle attachment member 180 in the door frame base unit 100, the handle 302 attached rotatably to the front end of the handle base 301, and the front end side of the handle 302. And a handle cover 303 attached to the handle base 301.

  The handle unit 300 has an inner base 304 attached to the front surface of the handle base 301 on the rear side of the handle 302, a handle 302 attached to the front end, and a rotatable attachment by the inner base 304 and the handle base 301 on the outer periphery. A shaft member 305 having a drive gear portion 305a, a transmission gear 306 meshing with the drive gear portion 305a of the shaft member 305, a detection shaft 307a rotating integrally with the transmission gear 306, and a handle base 301 and an inner And a handle rotation detection sensor 307 sandwiched between the base and the base.

  Furthermore, the handle unit 300 is attached so that one end side is attached to the handle base 301 and the other end side is attached to the handle 302 so that the handle 302 is returned to the initial rotation position (rotation end in the counterclockwise direction when viewed from the front). One end side is attached to the inner base 304 and the other end side is attached to the transmission gear 306, and the detection shaft 307a of the handle rotation detection sensor 307 is rotated clockwise in front view via the transmission gear 306. The auxiliary spring 309 biased in the direction, the handle touch sensor 310 attached to the handle base 301 behind the inner base 304, and the tip side outward from the left side of the front end outer peripheral surface of the handle base 301 in front view. The handle is protruding and the base end is behind the inner base 304 A single button 311 that is rotatably mounted around a shaft extending in the front-rear direction of the case 301, and a single button operation sensor 312 that is attached to the handle base 301 by detecting a pressing operation of the single button 311. Yes.

  A handle base 301 of the handle unit 300 includes a cylindrical base portion 301a extending in the front-rear direction, a disk-shaped front end portion 301b protruding in a radial direction from the front end of the base portion 301a, and a hollow from the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical base portion 301a. And three groove portions 301c that extend in the axial direction and are formed at irregular intervals in the circumferential direction. The base 301 a of the handle base 301 is formed so that the outer diameter is slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the cylindrical portion 181 of the handle mounting member 180. Further, the three groove portions 301 c are formed at positions corresponding to the three protrusions 183 of the cylindrical portion 181 in the handle mounting member 180. Accordingly, the base 301a can be inserted into the cylindrical portion 181 of the handle mounting member 180 with the three groove portions 301c aligned with the three protrusions 183, and the protrusions 183 are respectively inserted into the three groove portions 301c. By being inserted, the handle base 301 cannot rotate relative to the handle mounting member 180.

  The handle 302 includes four first protrusions 302a, second protrusions 302b, third protrusions 302c, and fourth protrusions 302d that protrude outward in the circumferential direction from the outer peripheral surface, and a rotation shaft (shaft member 305). Two slits 302e extending in a circular arc shape as a center and penetrating in the front-rear direction, and projecting rearward from an inner position with respect to the rotation center with respect to the slit 302e, the other end side of the handle return spring 308 is locked. A locking projection 302f.

  The four first protrusions 302a, the second protrusions 302b, the third protrusions 302c, and the fourth protrusions 302d are sequentially provided in the clockwise direction when viewed from the front. Specifically, the first protrusion 302a bulges so that the side surface in the clockwise direction of the front portion of the portion that protrudes most from the general outer peripheral surface of the handle 302 bulges outward, and the opposite side is the opposite side. The side surface in the direction of is recessed (curled) so as to curve inward. The portion of the second protrusion 302b that protrudes most from the general outer peripheral surface of the handle 302 is separated from the portion of the first protrusion 302a that protrudes most clockwise by a rotation angle of about 85 degrees. Slightly low. The second protrusion 302b bulges so that the side surface in the clockwise direction of the front projection of the second protrusion 302b bulges outward, and the side surface in the direction around the counter-tick that is the opposite side is curved inward. And is formed in a shape similar to the first protrusion 302a.

  In the third protrusion 302c, the most protruding portion from the general outer peripheral surface of the handle 302 is separated from the most protruding portion of the second protrusion 302b in a clockwise direction by a rotation angle of about 70 degrees. It protrudes at about half the height. The third protrusion 302c is inclined substantially linearly on both sides, and more gently than the side face in the counterclockwise direction where the side face in the clockwise direction is the opposite side. The fourth protrusion 302d has a portion that protrudes most from the general outer peripheral surface of the handle 302 away from the most protruding portion of the third protrusion 302c in a clockwise direction by a rotation angle of about 55 degrees, and from the first protrusion 302a. It protrudes slightly higher. The fourth protrusion 302d is formed in a substantially isosceles triangle with side surfaces on both sides inclined substantially linearly.

  The handle cover 303 is provided with three mounting bosses 303a that have a round front center and bulge forward and project rearward. The three attachment bosses 303a are attached to the front surface of the handle base 301 through the slits 302e of the handle 302 from the front. Since the attachment boss 303a of the handle cover 303 passes through the slit 302e of the handle 302, the attachment boss 303a comes into contact with the circumferential end of the slit 302e, thereby restricting the rotation angle of the handle 302. In this example, the handle 302 can be rotated within a range of a rotation angle of about 120 degrees.

  The handle unit 300 is attached to the handle attachment seat surface 112 of the door frame base 110 via a handle attachment member 180. The handle mounting seat surface 112 of the door frame base 110 is inclined so that the right end side is positioned rearward of the left end side in plan view and faces the outside (open side). The handle unit 300 that is attached to the pachinko machine 1 is also inclined to the outside in a plan view (in other words, its tip is inclined to the outside of the pachinko machine 1 with respect to a line orthogonal to the front surface of the pachinko machine 1). Are attached and fixed to the door frame 3. Thereby, the player can easily grip the handle 302 of the handle unit 300, and can perform a turning operation without feeling uncomfortable.

  The handle rotation detection sensor 307 of the handle unit 300 is a variable resistor. When the handle 302 is rotated, the detection shaft 307 a of the handle rotation detection sensor 307 rotates via the shaft member 305 and the transmission gear 306. The internal resistance of the handle rotation detection sensor 307 changes according to the rotation angle of the detection shaft 307a, and the driving force of the firing solenoid 682 in the ball launching device 680 described later changes according to the internal resistance of the handle rotation detection sensor 307. The game ball is driven into the game area 5a with a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the handle 302.

  The outer peripheral surfaces of the handle 302 and the handle cover 303 are conductively plated, and the handle touch sensor 310 detects contact when the player contacts the handle 302 or the like. When the handle 302 is rotated while the handle touch sensor 310 detects a player's contact, the detection of the handle rotation detection sensor 307 is accepted, and the firing solenoid has a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the handle 302. The driving of 682 is controlled, and a game ball can be shot. That is, even if the player tries to drive the game ball into the game area 5a by rotating the handle 302 by some method without touching the handle 302, the firing solenoid 682 is not driven and the game ball can be driven. I can't do it. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from playing the game by rotating the handle 302 in a different way from the original, and to reduce the load (burden) on the game hall where the pachinko machine 1 is installed. .

  Further, in the handle unit 300, when the player presses the single button 311 while rotating the handle 302, the single button operation sensor 312 detects the operation of the single button 311, and the firing control unit (illustrated) of the payout control board 951 is shown. Is omitted), the rotation drive of the firing solenoid 682 is stopped. This makes it possible to temporarily stop the playing of the game ball without returning the rotation operation of the handle 302 and to release the single button 311 before operating the single button 311 by releasing the pressing operation of the single button 311. The game ball can be driven again into the game area 5a with strength.

  Further, the handle unit 300 includes four first protrusions 302a, second protrusions 302b, third protrusions 302c, and fourth protrusions 302d on the handle 302, and the handle 302 is most rotated in the clockwise direction when viewed from the front. Thus, when the game ball is driven most strongly into the game area 5a (so-called “right-handed”), the position of the first protrusion 302a when the handle 302 is not rotated is the fourth protrusion 302d. Therefore, by changing the handle 302 with the fourth protrusion 302d as the first protrusion 302a, the player can maintain the handle 302 in the “right-handed” position in an easy state. It is possible to reduce a person's feeling of fatigue and suppress a decrease in interest in games.

[3-3. Overall configuration of pan unit]
The dish unit 320 in the door frame 3 will be described in detail mainly with reference to FIGS. 41 to 45. 41A is a perspective view of the tray unit of the door frame as viewed from the right front, and FIG. 41B is a perspective view of the tray unit as viewed from the left front. FIG. 42A is a perspective view of the dish unit viewed from the upper right rear, and FIG. 42B is a perspective view of the dish unit viewed from the lower left rear. FIG. 43 is an exploded perspective view of the plate unit as seen from the front after being disassembled for each main member, and FIG. 44 is an exploded perspective view of the plate unit as seen from the back after being broken down for every main member. FIG. 45 is an explanatory view showing, in an enlarged manner, a portion of the lower plate with the lower plate cover removed in the sectional view of FIG. The dish unit 320 is attached to a lower portion of the through-hole 111 on the front surface of the door frame base 110 in the door frame base unit 100, and the front surface bulges forward. An effect operation unit 400 described later is attached to the front surface of the dish unit 320.

  The tray unit 320 stores an upper plate 321 for storing game balls to be driven into the game area 5a, and game balls supplied from the upper plate 321 and the foul cover unit 270. A lower tray 322 that can be stored.

  The dish unit 320 is attached to the plate-shaped dish unit base 323 attached to the door frame base 110 of the door frame base unit 100 and the upper part of the front surface of the dish unit base 323, and the left side of the dish unit base bulges forward greatly from the left and right center. An upper plate body 324 that forms an upper plate 321, and a lower plate body 325 that is attached to the left side of the left and right center at the lower part of the front surface of the plate unit base 323 and bulges forward to form a lower plate 322. And a dish unit cover 326 attached to the front surface of the dish unit base 323 so as to cover the front sides of the upper dish body 324 and the lower dish body 325.

  Further, the dish unit 320 includes an upper dish ball removal button 327 that is attached to the upper surface of the dish unit cover 326 so that it can be pressed from above on the right side of the upper dish 321 when viewed from the front, and a front view of the upper dish ball removal button 327. A ball rental button 328 attached to the upper surface of the dish unit cover 326 on the right side, a return button 329 attached to the upper surface of the dish unit cover 326 on the right side of the ball rental button 328, and a ball rental button 328 The ball rental return display unit 330 attached to the upper surface of the dish unit cover 326 behind the return button 329 and the dish front upper decoration part 326b on the front surface of the dish unit cover 326 in front of the upper dish 321. The effect selection left button 331 and the effect selection right button 332, and projecting forward from the front of the dish unit cover 326 in front of the lower dish 322. And it has and a, a lower tray ball vent button 333 which is mounted for pressing from the front.

  Here, the dish unit base 323 has a lower reflecting upright wall portion 338 erected from the glass plate 192 disposed so as to close the through-hole 111 toward the near side. In the lower reflective upright wall portion 338, an inner side surface that is formed to be flat and faces the through-hole 111 is provided as a reflective surface that can reflect light. In addition to providing the inner side surface of the lower reflective standing wall 338 itself from a reflective material such as metal or resin, this reflective surface is also provided by attaching a reflective seal to the inner side surface. Is possible.

  That is, as will be described later, when the front side of the through-hole 111 with respect to the glass plate 192 is referred to as an “open window”, as shown in FIG. 190, the pachinko machine 1 is arranged along the outer periphery of the open window. A reflective upright wall portion 33 standing upright and formed so as to be able to reflect light at least on its inner surface, an outer peripheral light emitting portion 34 provided to emit light from the outer periphery into the outer periphery of the opening window, and the opening An outside light detection unit 35 that detects light from the outside of the window outside the outside is provided. And the detection information regarding the light emitted from the outer peripheral light emitting part 34 and reflected by the inner side surface of the reflecting vertical wall part 33 is obtained from the outer peripheral light detection part 35, so that the game in the vicinity of the opening window based on the information. The user's operation mode is discriminated, and an effect corresponding to the discriminated operation mode can be executed. And in such a structure, the said lower side reflection standing wall part 338 is formed by the dish unit base 323, and is a part which bears a part (lower side part) of the said reflection standing wall part 33. .

[3-3a. Top plate]
The upper plate 321 of the plate unit 320 will be described in detail mainly with reference to FIGS. 41 and 44. The upper plate 321 of the plate unit 320 is formed by the plate unit base 323 and the upper plate body 324, and is formed in a container shape in which the left side is larger than the center of the left and right sides when viewed from the front and is opened upward. Has been. The upper plate 321 (upper plate main body 324) has a portion of about 約 bulges forward from the left end to the right with respect to the width in the left-right direction of the door frame 3. As the upper plate 321 moves from the most bulged part to the right in the front view, the front end retreats backward, and a guide passage part 321a having a depth in the front-rear direction slightly larger than the outer diameter of the game ball is formed. Yes. The entire upper surface of the upper plate 321 including the guide passage portion 321a is inclined so that the right end side is lowered, and the right end side in front view of the guide passage portion 321a is the upper surface of the plate unit cover 326 (the upper plate ball removal button 327). ) (See FIG. 44).

  The upper plate 321 is assembled to the plate unit base 323, and the bottom surface of the upper plate 321 is a game ball with respect to the upper end of the upper plate ball feed port 323d from a position lower than the upper plate ball supply port 323a of the plate unit base 323. It inclines so that it may become slightly lower toward the position below the outer diameter. Thereby, the game ball released forward from the upper plate ball supply port 323a can be received and stored in the upper plate 321, and the received game ball can be stored from the right end side of the guide passage portion 321a. It can be supplied to the ball feeding port 323d.

  As described above, the upper plate 321 is formed such that the bottom surface thereof is lowered downward in the guide passage portion 321a in which the depth in the front-rear direction becomes narrow. That is, a part of the upper plate 321 protrudes from above into the mounting space 326j of the plate unit cover 326 to which a later-described effect operation unit 400 (second effect operation unit 400A) is attached. Therefore, in the upper plate 321, a sufficient amount of game balls can be secured. The upper plate 321 (upper plate main body 324) protrudes into the mounting space 326j of the plate unit cover 326 so as not to contact the effect operation unit 400 (second effect operation unit 400A).

  The guide passage portion 321a is provided with a metal grounding metal 321b that is electrically grounded (grounded) in the pachinko machine 1, and the game ball comes into contact with (rolls), so that the game ball Charged static electricity can be removed.

[3-3b. Lower plate]
The lower plate 322 of the plate unit 320 will be described in detail mainly with reference to FIGS. 41 to 45 and the like. The lower dish 322 is disposed below the upper dish 321 and on the left side of the center of the dish unit 320 (door frame 3) in the left-right direction when viewed from the front. The lower tray 322 is formed in a container shape that can store a game ball, and is attached to the tray tray cover 326 and a lower tray ball removal hole 322a that penetrates the bottom wall portion 325a up and down to allow the game ball to be discharged. And an escape portion 322b for avoiding contact with the rendered production operation unit 400 (second production operation unit 400A). The relief portion 322b of the lower plate 322 is formed such that the right front corner is recessed in an arc shape toward the rear.

  The lower plate 322 includes a lower plate main body 325 whose upper and rear sides are open, a lower plate cover portion 326k that covers the upper side from the left end side of the lower plate main body 325, and an open of the lower plate main body 325. A dish unit base 323 that is closed at the rear, and a lower dish cover 340 that covers the upper side of the portion of the lower dish body 325 that projects into the effect operation unit mounting portion 326a. The cover 326 faces outward from the lower plate opening 326d. As shown in FIGS. 28 and 45, the lower plate 322 has a quadrangular shape in which the outer peripheral shape in plan view extends to the left and right, and a trapezoid in which the front side of the quadrangle is the base and the upper side shorter than the base is disposed on the front side. Are curved so that the left and right sides of the trapezoid extending obliquely are recessed backward. The lower plate 322 is formed such that the width in the left-right direction increases in the plan view from the front to the rear.

  As shown in FIGS. 43 and 44 and the like, the lower dish main body 325 is formed in a container shape whose upper and rear sides are open. The lower dish main body 325 has a flat bottom wall portion 325a, a main body standing wall portion 325b extending upward from an outer peripheral end excluding a rear end side of the bottom wall portion 325a, and a game ball passing through the bottom wall portion 325a. A lower dish ball removal hole 322a penetrating vertically in a possible size. The outer peripheral shape of the bottom wall portion 325a is curved so that the left and right sides extending left and right, and the front side of the quadrangle and the upper side shorter than the bottom side are arranged on the front side and the left and right sides extending obliquely are recessed backward. It is formed in a shape that combines a trapezoid. The bottom wall portion 325a (the upper surface thereof) is inclined so as to become lower toward the lower dish ball removal hole 322a. The main body standing wall 325b rises upward from the bottom wall 325a at a height that is two to five times the diameter of the game ball. The lower dish ball removal hole 322a is formed at a position on the right side of the center in the left-right direction of the lower dish body 325 (bottom wall portion 325a). In the lower dish main body 325, the curved portion at the front right front corner of the bottom wall portion 325a and the main body standing wall portion 325b corresponds to the escape portion 322b.

  The lower plate cover 340 is formed so as to cover approximately the upper right half of the lower plate body 325. As shown in FIGS. 43 and 44, the lower plate cover 340 includes a cover upright wall portion 340a that rises upward from the upper end of the main body standing wall portion 325b of the lower platen main body 325, and an approximately upper end of the cover upright wall portion 340a. A ceiling portion 340b extending horizontally. The cover standing wall portion 340a rises from a portion from a part of the front side of the main body standing wall portion 325b of the lower dish main body 325 to the rear end of the right side. When the lower tray cover 340 is assembled to the tray unit 320, the rear ends of the cover standing wall portion 340a and the ceiling portion 340b are in contact with the front surface of the tray unit base 323. Further, the front end (the left end side of the front side) of the cover standing wall 340a is in contact with the right end side of the lower plate opening 326d of the plate unit cover 326. Furthermore, the left end of the ceiling part 340b is in contact with the right end of the lower dish cover part 326k of the dish unit cover 326. In the lower plate cover 340, the curved surface portion of the cover standing wall portion 340a and the portion extending obliquely between the cover standing wall portion 340a and the ceiling portion 340b on the rear side correspond to the escape portion 322b. Yes.

  The lower plate 322 is covered with a plate unit cover 326 (the production operation unit 400) from the vicinity of the left end of the front end side of the front end side that extends short to the left and right, and more than half of the production operation unit 400 in the front view. Located behind. That is, the lower plate 322 is formed such that the right half wraps around the effect operation unit 400. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 45, the lower plate 322 includes a lower plate first area A1 (a cross hatch area in FIG. 45) located behind a lower plate opening 326d of a plate unit cover 326, which will be described later, and a lower plate. Lower pan second area A2 (shaded in FIG. 45) located behind the opening 326d on the right side (the rendering operation unit 400, the rendering operation unit mounting portion 326a in the tray unit cover 326, and the front end side of the lower tray cover 340). Area). In other words, the lower dish 322 is more than half of the storage area in which the game ball can be stored (the area corresponding to the storage area in plan view and the lower dish first area A1 and the lower dish second area A2). It is located behind the rendering operation unit 400. In FIG. 45, the dotted hatch area is the remaining space (area) of the mounting space 326 j in the dish unit cover 326.

  In the lower plate 322, a lower plate ball supply port 323c that forms the rear wall is open to the right side of the center of the rear wall in the left-right direction when viewed from the front. More specifically, the lower tray ball supply port 323c of the lower tray 322 includes the rendering operation unit 400, the rendering operation unit mounting portion 326a (the right outside of the lower tray opening 326d) in the tray unit cover 326, and the front end of the lower tray cover 340. It arrange | positions at the lower plate | pan 2nd area | region A2 used as the back of the side. Accordingly, when the door frame 3 is viewed from the front, the lower tray ball supply port 323c is not visible from the player side through the lower tray opening 326d (see FIG. 19 and the like). Accordingly, the lower plate 322 is formed so as to bend toward the rear of the production operation unit 400 from the lower plate opening 326d on the left side surface of the plate unit 320 (the plate unit cover 326) bulging forward. The storage volume of the game ball is formed larger than the range seen from the front. In other words, the lower dish 322 is formed so that the lower dish second area A2 is larger than the lower dish first area A1. Thereby, when the lower plate 322 is viewed from the outside (player side), more game balls can be stored in the lower plate 322 than it looks.

  In the lower plate 322, the right half of the lower plate main body 325 in the left-right direction (lower plate second region A2) is, as shown in FIG. 41 (a), an effect operation unit mounting portion 326a (mounting space 326j) of the plate unit cover 326. The lower plate cover 340 covers the upper side of the portion of the lower plate main body 325 that protrudes into the effect operation unit mounting portion 326a. The lower plate cover 340 prevents the fingertip from touching the rear side of the production operation unit 400 (second production operation unit 400A) when the player inserts a finger into the lower plate 322 from the lower plate opening 326d. can do.

  The lower dish 322 includes a lower dish ball removal hole 322a penetrating vertically in front of the lower dish ball supply port 323c in the lower dish second region A2. The bottom surface of the lower dish 322 is inclined so as to become lower toward the lower dish ball removal hole 322a. The lower dish ball removal hole 322a of the lower dish 322 is closed so as to be opened and closed by a lid member 334 that is operated by pressing the lower dish ball removal button 333. In the normal state, the lower dish 322 has a lower dish ball removal hole 322 a closed by a lid member 334, so that a game ball can be stored in the lower dish 322. When the lower plate ball removal button 333 is pressed to open the lid member 334, the game ball in the lower plate 322 can be discharged from the lower plate ball removal hole 322a to the lower side of the plate unit 320.

  The lower dish ball removal hole 322a of the lower dish 322 is disposed in front of (in front of) the lower dish ball supply port 323c of the dish unit base 323 that forms the rear wall of the lower dish 322. Therefore, in the state assembled to the door frame 3, the lower dish ball removal hole 322a is located on the right side of the lower dish opening 326d of the dish unit cover 326 and behind the frame unit 415 in the rendering operation unit 400. It is invisible from the player (front) side.

  As described above, the lower plate 322 is formed in a shape in which the outer peripheral shape is a combination of a front side of a quadrangle extending left and right and a trapezoid whose front side is narrowed, and the bottom surface has a lower plate ball hole 322a. It is inclined to become lower toward Therefore, the game balls supplied from the lower plate ball supply port 323c into the lower plate 322 in the state where the lid member 334 is opened and the lower plate ball hole 322a is opened are directly in front of the lower plate ball supply port 323c. Immediately it is discharged downward from the opened lower dish ball removal hole 322a. Since the lower end of the lower dish ball removal hole 322a is located slightly to the left of the left end of the lower dish ball supply port 323c, the lower dish ball supply hole 322a is opened in the state where the lower dish ball removal hole 322a is opened. The game ball supplied from the mouth 323c to the lower plate 322 does not directly flow to the left side region of the lower plate ball hole 322a in the lower plate 322, and is discharged from the lower plate ball hole 322a. Become.

  On the other hand, since the right end of the lower dish ball discharge hole 322a is located to the left of the right end of the lower dish ball supply port 323c, the game supplied to the lower plate 322 from the vicinity of the right end of the lower dish ball supply port 323c. A ball | bowl will contact | abut to the site | part which forms the standing wall of the right side of the lower plate 322 in the main body standing wall part 325b. Since the standing wall on the right side of the lower plate 322 is curved obliquely with respect to the front-rear direction so as to face the direction of the lower plate ball removal hole 322a, the game ball supplied from the lower plate ball supply port 323c is When it comes into contact with the inclined portion, the light is reflected in the direction of the lower dish ball hole 322a, and is discharged from the lower dish ball hole 322a without going to the region on the left side of the lower dish ball hole 322a. (See FIG. 45).

  Thus, since the lower tray 322 of this embodiment is formed so as to guide the game ball supplied from the lower tray ball supply port 323c to the lower tray ball extraction hole 322a, the lower tray ball extraction hole 322a is formed. In a state in which is opened, the game ball supplied from the lower plate ball supply port 323c is immediately inserted into the region on the left side of the lower plate ball hole 322a in the lower plate 322 from the lower plate ball hole 322a. It can be discharged downward (dollar box). As a result, if the lower tray ball removal hole 322a is kept open, the game balls circulating on the lower plate 322 cannot be seen from the player side, so that they are paid out from the upper plate 321 or the payout device 830. An illusion that game balls and the like are directly discharged to the dollar box can be made to make it difficult for the game balls to feel annoying through the lower plate 322, thereby allowing the player to play a game (game ball driving operation). And a production image, etc.), it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest.

  In addition, the lower plate 322 of the present embodiment includes the main body standing wall 325b of the lower plate main body 325 and the lower plate covers 340 and 340A extending upward from the upper end of the main body standing wall 325b. Even if the game ball supplied to the inside of the lower plate 322 jumps and jumps up, it is possible to prevent the game ball from entering the mounting space 326j from the lower plate 322, and the game ball in the lower plate 322 It is possible to prevent the production operation unit 400 (second production operation unit 400A) from coming into contact with the rear side. Accordingly, the game balls supplied in the lower plate 322 and the game balls stored in the lower plate 322 are brought into contact with or pressed against the rear side of the production operation unit 400 (second production operation unit 400A). It is possible to prevent the rear side of the production operation unit 400 (second production operation unit 400A) from being damaged by the game ball.

  Furthermore, since the lower dish 322 is provided with a lower dish ball removal hole 322a in front of the lower dish ball supply port 323c, when the lower dish ball removal hole 322a is opened, the lower dish ball supply hole 323c is discharged. Since the played game ball can be directly entered into the lower dish ball removal hole 322a and discharged downward (dollar box), it is difficult for the game ball to reach the front end side of the main body standing wall portion 325b of the lower dish body 325. Can do. In addition, since the bottom wall portion 325a of the lower plate main body 325 near the front end of the lower plate 322 becomes higher toward the front, the game ball toward the front end side of the main body standing wall portion 325b of the lower plate main body 325 is inclined. It will climb the bottom, and the moving speed of the game ball can be attenuated. Therefore, the impact when the game balls released from the lower tray ball supply port 323c into the lower tray 322 abut against the lower tray covers 340 and 340A and the main body standing wall portion 325b can be reduced and damaged. Can be difficult.

  In the present embodiment, the lid member 334 closing the lower dish ball removal hole 322a may be interlocked with the upper dish ball removal button 327. Accordingly, when the upper dish ball removal button 327 is operated, the lid member 334 is also moved to open the lower dish ball removal hole 322a, so that the game balls discharged from the upper dish 321 to the lower dish 322 are further removed. It will be discharged | emitted from the hole 322a to the lower dollar box. That is, when the upper plate ball removal button 327 is operated to remove the game ball from the upper plate 321, the game ball of the upper plate 321 is discharged to the dollar box even though the lower plate ball removal button 333 is not operated. Therefore, it is possible to cause the player to have a strong illusion that the game ball on the upper plate 321 is directly discharged to the dollar box, and the above-described effects can be further exhibited. Note that the simultaneous opening of the upper plate 321 and the lower plate 322 for removing the ball may be performed simultaneously by driving a driving source such as a motor or a solenoid, or may be performed simultaneously by a mechanical link mechanism.

  In the present embodiment, the lower plate body 325 and the lower plate cover 340 constituting the lower plate 322 are separated, but the lower plate body 325 and the lower plate cover 340 are disassembled. It may be an impossible one. Moreover, although the cover standing wall part 340a of the lower dish cover 340 has shown the example which stood up from the upper end of the main body standing wall part 325b of the lower dish main body 325, the bottom wall part 325a of the lower dish main body 325 showed the bottom plate cover 340's The cover standing wall 340a may rise. Moreover, although the ceiling part 340b of the lower tray cover 340 showed the example extended substantially horizontally from the upper end of the cover standing wall part 340a, the ceiling part 340b of the lower dish cover 340 is shown in the main body standing wall part 325b of the lower dish main body 325. You may make it extend substantially horizontally from an upper end.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, although the example provided with the escape part 322b for avoiding the contact with the production operation unit 400 (2nd production operation unit 400A) of the lower plate 322 was shown, the escape part 322b is not provided. A lower plate 322 may be used.

  In the present embodiment, the lower plate 322 (the lower plate main body 325, the lower plate cover 340, etc.) has a uniform surface shape with no through holes. It may have a perforated hole. Specifically, at least a part of the bottom wall portion 325a, the main body standing wall portion 325b, the cover standing wall portion 340a, the ceiling portion 340b, etc. of the lower plate 322 is formed in a fence shape having a gap through which a game ball cannot pass. It is good also as what was formed in the thing and net shape. It should be noted that a light emitter such as an LED may be disposed in the dish unit cover 326 (mounting space 326j) so that the interior of the lower dish 322 is illuminated (light-emitting decorated) through a fence-like or net-like gap of the lower dish 322. .

  In this embodiment, the lower plate 322 is formed by the lower plate body 325, the lower plate cover 340, the plate unit base 323, and the plate unit cover 326 (lower plate cover portion 326k) formed separately. However, the lower plate 322 may be formed by combining these four members in an appropriate combination. Specifically, the lower plate cover 340 and the lower plate body 325 are integrated, the lower plate cover 340 and the plate unit cover 326 are integrated, the lower plate body 325 and the plate unit cover 326 are integrated. What is integrated, one in which the lower plate cover 340 and the plate unit base 323 are integrated, one in which the lower plate body 325 and the plate unit base 323 are integrated, the plate unit base 323 and the plate unit cover 326 In which the lower plate body 325, the lower plate cover 340, and the plate unit base 323 are integrated, and the lower plate body 325, the lower plate cover 340, and the plate unit cover 326 are integrated. The lower plate cover 340, the plate unit base 323, and the plate unit cover 326 are integrated, the lower plate body 325, the plate unit base 323, and the plate unit. That the Tokaba 326 are integrated, that a lower tray body 325 and Shitasara cover 340 and tray unit base 323 and dish unit cover 326 is integrated, it may be like.

[3-3b-1. Ball guide part of lower plate]
With reference to FIG. 46, an embodiment in which the lower tray 322 of the tray unit 320 is provided with a ball guiding portion 322c for guiding a game ball from the lower tray ball supply port 323c to the lower tray ball removal hole 322a will be described in detail. . FIG. 46A is an explanatory diagram schematically showing an example in which the lower plate is provided with a ball guiding portion, and FIG. 46B is an explanatory diagram schematically showing an example in which the lower plate is provided with a ball guiding portion different from (a). It is a figure, (c) is explanatory drawing which shows roughly the example provided with the further different bulb | ball guidance part. In FIG. 46, the same components as those described above are denoted by the same reference numerals.

  The example of the lower plate 322 in FIG. 46A is substantially the same as the diameter of the lower plate ball discharge hole 322a in the portion between the lower plate ball supply port 323c and the lower plate ball discharge hole 322a on the bottom surface of the lower plate 322. A pair of sphere guiding portions 322c are provided that are separated from each other by a distance. The pair of ball guiding portions 322c are formed in a rail shape (protrusion) that extends back and forth in a state of protruding from the bottom surface of the lower plate 322. The lower plate 322 is inclined so that the bottom surface becomes lower toward the lower plate ball removal hole 322a. Accordingly, the game balls supplied from the lower dish ball supply port 323c into the lower dish 322 are guided to the lower dish ball extraction holes 322a by the pair of ball guide parts 322c without getting over the ball guide parts 322c, and the lower dish balls It is discharged downward (dollar box) from the hole 322a.

  The lower plate 322 in this example is similar to the above in that the lower plate ball supply port 323c and the lower plate ball are located on the rear side (lower plate second region A2) on the right side of the lower plate opening 326d of the plate unit cover 326. The hole 322a is arranged in a straight line in the front-rear direction. Accordingly, the lower dish ball supply port 323c and the lower dish ball removal hole 322a are located behind the covering wall such as the effect operation unit 400, the effect operation unit mounting portion 326a in the dish unit cover 326, and the front end side of the lower dish cover 340. It is not visible from the front.

  Thus, since the lower tray 322 of this example includes a pair of ball guiding portions 322c, the game ball supplied from the lower tray ball supply port 323c in a state where the lower tray ball removal hole 322a is opened. Can be immediately discharged downward (dollar box) from the lower dish ball removal hole 322a without entering the left side area of the lower dish ball removal hole 322a in the lower dish 322. And since the game balls circulating on the lower plate 322 cannot be seen from the player side, the illusion that the game balls and the like paid out from the upper plate 321 and the payout device 830 are directly discharged to the dollar box. By making it difficult for the game ball to feel the annoyance that passes through the lower plate 322, it is possible to concentrate the player on the game (gaming operation of the game ball, a production image, etc.) and suppress a decrease in interest Can do.

  In the example of FIG. 46 (a), the ball guide portion 322c is rail-shaped, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the game ball is lowered like a groove extending toward the lower dish ball removal hole 322a. Any material that can be guided to the dishball hole 322a may be used.

  Next, in the example of the lower plate 322 in FIG. 46 (b), the game ball released diagonally forward to the right from the lower plate ball supply port 323c passes through the right wall of the lower plate ball removal hole 322a in the lower plate 322. In addition to being formed in a shape that reflects in the direction of the lower dish ball removal hole 322a, a buffer portion 322d is provided at a portion where the game ball abuts. The buffer 322d is formed of rubber, foam or the like.

  Similarly to the above, the lower plate 322 of this example is also provided with a lower plate ball hole 322a in front of the lower plate ball supply port 323c, and the bottom surface of the lower plate 322 is lowered toward the lower plate ball hole 322a. It is inclined to become. Therefore. The game ball released straight forward from the lower tray ball supply port 323c is discharged downward (dollar box) through the lower tray ball removal hole 322a. On the other hand, the game ball released to the right front from the lower dish ball supply port 323c is reflected toward the lower dish ball hole 322a by the buffer 322d and discharged downward (dollar box) from the lower dish ball hole 322a. Is done. At this time, since the game ball abuts on the buffer portion 322d and reflects, the collision sound at the time of reflection is reduced.

  Further, the lower plate 322 of this example is also on the right side of the lower plate opening 326d of the plate unit cover 326 in the same manner as described above (the production operation unit 400 that is the lower plate second area A2 and the production operation in the plate unit cover 326). The unit mounting portion 326a and the lower plate cover 340 are disposed behind the covering wall such as the front end side of the lower plate cover 340 so that they cannot be seen from the front.

  Thus, since the lower tray 322 of this example includes the buffer portion 322d on the wall portion that reflects the game ball, even if the game ball is not released straight forward from the lower tray ball supply port 323c, The buffer portion 322d can be reflected in the direction of the lower dish ball removal hole 322a without any sound and discharged downward (dollar box). Accordingly, when game balls and the like paid out from the upper plate 321 and the payout device 830 are discharged to the dollar box, the collision sound of the game balls cannot be heard from the lower plate 322, so that the bag is also discharged directly to the dollar box. By making it difficult to feel the annoyance of the game ball passing through the lower plate 322, the player can concentrate on the game (game ball driving operation, production image, etc.) and suppress the decrease in interest Can be made.

  Subsequently, in the example of the lower plate 322 in FIG. 46 (c), a portion on the opposite side of the lower plate ball supply port 323c with the lower plate ball removal hole 322a in the bottom surface (bottom wall portion 325a) of the lower plate 322 therebetween. And a return portion 322e that reflects the game ball that has jumped upward from the lower dish ball removal hole 322a toward the lower dish ball removal hole 322a. In addition, the return part 322e may use the same material as the material which forms the lower plate 322, and may use the buffer material which relieves the collision sound at the time of reflection, such as rubber | gum and a foam. Moreover, the return part 322e is good also as what does not comprise the side wall of the lower plate 322, and may comprise a part of side wall (main body standing wall part 325b) of the lower plate 322.

  In the lower plate 322, the lower plate ball supply port 323c, the lower plate ball hole 322a, and the return portion 322e are arranged in a straight line from the rear to the front, and the lower plate of the plate unit cover 326 Behind the opening 326d on the right side (the rear side of the covering wall on the front end side of the stage operation unit 400, the stage operation unit mounting part 326a in the dish unit cover 326, and the lower dish cover 340). It is arranged so that it cannot be seen from the front. In this lower plate 322, even if the game balls flowing from the lower plate ball supply port 323c to the lower plate ball discharge hole 322a jump over the lower plate ball discharge hole 322a, the return plate 322e causes the lower plate ball discharge hole 322a side to And can be discharged downward (dollar box) from the lower dish ball removal hole 322a. Therefore, the same operational effects as described above can be achieved.

  In the present embodiment, the above-described ball guiding portion 322c and the buffer portion 322d may be appropriately combined with the lower plate 322. Thereby, there can exist an effect similar to the above.

[3-3b-2. Another embodiment of lower plate]
Another embodiment of the lower plate 322 of the plate unit 320 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 47 (a) is an explanatory view schematically showing a lower plate that can be divided, and FIG. 47 (b) is a schematic view showing a state where the storage area of the lower plate is expanded according to the size of the space behind the effect operation unit. It is explanatory drawing shown, (c) is explanatory drawing which shows the lower plate of (b) with a schematic perspective view. The lower plate 322 shown in FIG. 47 is configured such that the lower plate main body 325 can be divided at the dividing line PL arranged in the lower plate second region A2. In addition, the area | region shown with a dotted line hatch in FIG. 47 has shown the remaining space of the attachment space 326j.

  First, the lower dish main body 325 (lower dish 322) shown in FIG. 47 (a) constitutes a part of the lower dish first area A1 and the lower dish second area A2, and has a lower dish ball removal hole 322a. A main body part 325A and a first extension part 325B that is attached to the right side of the main body part 325A and constitutes the remaining area of the lower dish second area A2 are provided. The first extension unit 325B further includes the remaining space (the production operation unit 400 and the second production operation unit 400A) of the installation space 326j in which the production operation unit 400 (second production operation unit 400A) is accommodated, as compared with the main body unit 325A. Projects into the rear space). As shown in the figure, the first extension portion 325B is formed so that the width in the left-right direction increases from the front to the rear. In addition, the first extension part 325B is formed with an escape part 322b for avoiding contact with the second effect operation unit 400A at the right front corner.

  Next, in the example of FIGS. 47B and 47C, the rear end of the rendering operation unit 400 does not protrude rearward from the front end of the lower plate 322, and is more than that of the example of FIG. The space behind the rendering operation unit 400 (the remaining space of the mounting space 326j) is widened. The lower plate main body 325 (lower plate 322) includes a main body portion 325A that constitutes a part of the lower plate first area A1 and the lower plate second area A2 and has a lower plate ball removal hole 322a. It is attached to the right side of the part 325A and constitutes the remaining area of the lower dish second area A2, and includes a second extension part 325C larger than the first extension part 325B. As shown in the figure, the second extension part 325C has a constant lateral width from the front end to the rear end, and has a larger storage area for game balls than the first extension part 325B. Further, the lower plate 322 is attached with a lower plate cover 340A having a shape corresponding to the shape of the second extension portion 325C (see FIG. 47C).

  In the example shown in FIG. 47, by attaching the first extension part 325B and the second extension part 325C to the main body part 325A, the storage areas of the respective game balls become continuous (communication), and the storage area of the game balls Expands. The boundary between the main body 325A and the first extension 325B or the second extension 325C is a dividing line PL. Further, the first extension part 325B and the second extension part 325C in the lower platen main body 325 communicate with a predetermined gap (mounting space 326j) between the rear surface of the effect operation unit 400 and the second effect operation unit 400A. Space) is formed.

  As described above, in the above example, the lower tray main body 325 (lower tray 322) is configured to be divided, and at least one of the divided members can be replaced. The storage area can be increased or decreased as necessary. In addition, since the lower plate body 325 (lower plate 322) is configured to be split, the production operation unit 400 (second production operation unit 400A) attached to the plate unit cover 326 protrudes behind (in the installation space 326j). An extension part (first extension part 325B or second extension part 325C) having a size corresponding to the amount can be attached.

  In the above embodiment, the dividing line PL is arranged in the lower dish second area A2 behind the effect operating unit 400 (second effect operating unit 400A). You may arrange | position on the boundary line of dish 1st area | region A1 and lower dish 2nd area | region A2, and may arrange | position in lower dish 1st area | region A1.

  In the above embodiment, the main body portion 325A of the lower plate body 325 (lower plate 322) is provided with the lower plate ball punching hole 322a, but the first extension portion 325B and the second extension portion 325C are provided. You may make it provide the lower dish ball | bowl hole 322a.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first extension portion 325B and the second extension portion 325C are attached to the right side of the main body portion 325A of the lower dish main body 325. However, the game ball is placed on the right side of the main body portion 325A. A flat closing member that does not have a storage area may be attached.

  Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the lower plate body 325 in the lower plate 322 has been described, but the lower plate cover 340 can also be divided in the same manner as the lower plate body 325, or can be divided into the first extension unit 325B and the second extension unit. The shape may be adjusted to the size of 325C.

[3-3c. Dish unit base]
The dish unit base 323 of the dish unit 320 will be described in detail mainly with reference to FIGS. 41 to 44 and the like. The dish unit base 323 is attached to the lower side of the through-hole 111 on the front surface of the door frame base 110 of the door frame base unit 100, and extends in the left-right direction over the entire width of the door frame base 110 (the rear is opened). It is formed in a shallow box shape.

  The dish unit base 323 penetrates back and forth in the vicinity of the upper left corner when viewed from the front, and penetrates back and forth at the lower side of the upper dish ball supply port 323a and the upper dish ball supply port 323a extending in a cylindrical shape to the rear. A speaker slit 323b composed of a plurality of elongated holes extending vertically, and a lower dish ball supply port 323c penetrating back and forth in the lower left portion from the left and right center in front view and extending in a cylindrical shape to the rear, The upper plate ball supply port 323c is provided with an upper plate ball feed port 323d that penetrates forward and backward on the upper right side of the lower plate ball supply port 323c and extends vertically and has an upper portion positioned at the right end of the upper plate body 324.

  In addition, the tray unit base 323 has a ball feed guide path 323e for guiding the game ball sent to the rear side of the tray unit base 323 through the upper dish ball feed port 323d to the entrance 251a of the ball feed unit 250, After hanging down from the lower side of the feed guiding path 323e, it extends in a substantially L shape so as to become lower toward the right side surface of the lower dish ball supply port 323c when viewed from the front, and from the ball outlet 251b of the ball feed unit 250. A ball removal guide path 323f for guiding the released game ball to the lower dish ball supply port 323c, a left side of the front view of the ball feed guide path 323e, and a lower end of the ball feed guide path 323e and an upper end of the ball removal guide path 323f An operation transmitting portion 327a that is penetrating back and forth at a height between the two and is in contact with the operating rod 253c of the ball feeding unit 250 and operated by the upper dish ball removing button 327 protrudes so as to face rearward. And it includes an opening 323 g, a. The ball removal guide path 323f has a downstream end opened in a cylindrical portion of the lower dish ball supply port 323c.

  Further, the dish unit base 323 penetrates back and forth in the lower right corner when viewed from the front, and the handle insertion port 323h through which the cylinder portion 181 of the handle mounting member 180 of the door frame base unit 100 is inserted, and the front and rear near the right corner when viewed from the front. And a cylinder insertion port 323i through which the cylinder lock 211 of the open / close cylinder unit 210 is inserted.

  The upper tray ball supply port 323a of the tray unit base 323 is assembled in the door frame 3, the front end opens on the rear wall of the upper plate 321, and the cylindrical rear end is the upper tray passage port for the door frame base 110. 117 is penetrated from the front side and connected to the front end of the through-ball passage 273 of the foul cover unit 270. Thereby, the game ball paid out from the payout unit 800 is supplied (paid out) into the upper plate 321 through the upper plate ball supply port 323a.

  The lower tray ball supply port 323c is assembled to the door frame 3, and the front end opens in the rear wall of the lower plate 322, and the cylindrical rear end penetrates the lower tray passage port 116 from the front side of the door frame base 110. Then, the front end of the ball discharge port 276 of the foul cover unit 270 is connected. Thereby, the game balls circulating in the storage passage 277 of the foul cover unit 270 are supplied into the lower plate 322 through the lower plate ball supply port 323c. The lower tray ball supply port 323c is arranged behind the rendering operation unit 400, the rendering operation unit mounting portion 326a (the right outside of the lower tray opening 326d) of the tray unit cover 326, the front end side of the lower tray cover 340, and the like. Thus, when the door frame 3 is viewed from the front, it cannot be seen from the player side through the lower plate opening 326d.

[3-3d. Dish unit cover]
The dish unit cover 326 of the dish unit 320 will be described in detail mainly with reference to FIGS. 41 to 44 and the like. The dish unit cover 326 is attached to the front surface of the dish unit base 323 so as to cover the front side of the upper dish body 324 and the lower dish body 325. The dish unit cover 326 has an effect operation unit mounting portion 326a in which the center in the left-right direction bulges forward and opens largely forward in the center in the left-right direction and to which the effect operation unit 400 is attached. A dish front upper decoration part 326b formed at substantially the same height as the upper dish 321 and a dish front lower decoration part 326c formed on the lower side of the left and right dish front decoration part 326b are provided. Yes.

  The production operation unit mounting portion 326a is formed with a size of about 1/3 in the horizontal direction with respect to the full width in the horizontal direction of the dish unit 320, and the vertical direction is substantially the same as the height in the vertical direction of the dish unit 320. It is formed at a height. In addition, the production operation unit attachment portion 326a is inclined so as to move backward as the front end moves upward. Specifically, the front end of the effect operation unit attachment portion 326a is inclined at an angle of 27 degrees with respect to the vertical line.

  The front front decoration part 326b moves rearward as it goes from the horizontal direction center side of the dish unit cover 326 toward both left and right sides. The intermediate portion is formed in a curved surface shape that slightly bulges forward with respect to the plane connecting the end portions. Further, the upper front decorative portion 326b is inclined so that the lower end moves upward from the horizontal center side of the plate unit cover 326 toward the left and right ends, and the horizontal side of the plate unit cover 326 ( It is formed so that the vertical direction is narrowed from the rendering operation unit attachment part 326a side) toward the left and right ends. In the dish unit cover 326, an effect selection left button 331 and an effect selection right button 332 are attached to the upper front dish portion 326b on the left side when viewed from the front.

  The front front side of the dish front decorative portion 326c moves rearward from the center side of the dish unit cover 326 in the left-right direction toward the both left and right sides. It is formed in a curved surface shape such that the intermediate portion is recessed backward with respect to the plane connecting the end portions.

  A lower dish opening 326d penetrating in the front-rear direction is formed in the front lower dish portion 326c on the left side of the front view, and the lower dish 322 faces forward from the lower dish opening 326d. In the lower front dish portion 326c on the left side when viewed from the front, a lower dish ball removal button 333 projects forward from the lower front surface of the lower dish opening 326d. Further, a lower speaker opening 326e made of punching metal is formed on the left side of the lower dish opening 326d in the front lower dish part 326c on the left side when viewed from the front. The lower speaker port 326e is located in front of the speaker slit 323b of the dish unit base 323 in a state where it is assembled to the dish unit 320.

  The front lower dish portion 326c on the right side when viewed from the front has a handle insertion port 326f that passes through the front and rear at the lower right corner when viewed from the front and through which the cylinder portion 181 of the handle mounting member 180 of the door frame base unit 100 is inserted. A cylinder insertion port 326g that penetrates back and forth above the handle insertion port 326f in the vicinity of the right corner and through which the cylinder lock 211 of the open / close cylinder unit 210 is inserted is formed.

  The dish unit cover 326 has a plate-shaped top plate part 326h extending from the upper end of the dish front upper decoration part 326b on the right side when viewed from the front to the front end of the dish unit base 323, and the top plate part 326h allows Covers the upper right side. The top plate ball removal button 327, the ball lending button 328, the return button 329, and the ball lending return display unit 330 are attached to the top plate portion 326h.

  The dish unit cover 326 includes a flat bottom plate part 326 i that extends from the lower end of the dish front lower decorative part 326 c to the front surface of the dish unit base 323. The bottom side of the dish unit 320 is closed by the bottom plate portion 326i. The bottom plate portion 326i is formed in a step shape so that a portion located below the lower plate 322 is recessed from below to above, and a lower plate ball removing base 335 described later is attached to the portion. Further, the bottom plate portion 326i is formed with a hole penetrating in the vertical direction at a position corresponding to the lower dish ball removal hole 322a of the lower dish 322.

  The dish unit cover 326 includes a mounting space 326j that opens forward at the site of the rendering operation unit mounting portion 326a and into which the rear side of the rendering operation unit 400 (second rendering operation unit 400A) is inserted (accommodated). In addition, the dish unit cover 326 includes a lower dish cover part 326k that extends rearward from the left side and the upper side of the lower dish opening 326d and covers the lower dish 322 (see FIG. 44). . The lower plate cover part 326k comes into contact with the upper end of the left side of the main body standing wall 325b in the lower plate body 325 at the left end, and the left end of the ceiling part 340b in the lower plate cover 340 comes into contact with the right end. Yes.

[3-3e. Top plate ball removal button]
The upper dish ball removal button 327 of the dish unit 320 will be described in detail mainly with reference to FIGS. 41 to 44 and the like. The upper dish ball removal button 327 is attached to the top plate portion 326h of the dish unit cover 326 on the right side of the upper dish 321 when viewed from the front. It can be pulled out. Although the detailed illustration of the upper dish ball removal button 327 is omitted, the rear edge side of the upper side of the top plate part 326h is shifted to the left and right by a ball removal button holder attached to the lower side of the top part 326h of the dish unit cover 326. It is attached rotatably about an axis extending in the direction. The upper end of the upper plate ball removal button 327 is in contact with the lower surface of the front end of the upper plate ball removal lever that extends vertically. The ball removal lever is attached to be slidable in the vertical direction by a ball removal base attached to the front surface of the dish unit base 323 below the upper dish ball removal button 327.

  The ball removal lever whose upper end is in contact with the lower surface of the front end of the upper dish ball removal button 327 comes into contact with the upper part of the upper dish ball removal slider 327b that is slidably mounted by the dish unit base 323 from above. ing. The upper dish ball removal slider 327b includes an operation transmission part 327a that protrudes rearward from the rear surface. When the door frame 3 is assembled, the operation transmission part 327a is connected to the opening 323g in the dish unit base 323. It protrudes rearward so as to face, and abuts from below on the operating rod 253c of the ball removing member 253 in the ball feeding unit 250. The upper dish ball removal slider 327b is biased upward by an upper dish ball removal spring 327c, and the biasing force of the upper dish ball removal spring 327c causes the upper dish ball removal slider 327b and the ball removal lever to be biased. An upper pan ball removal button 327 is located at the rising end.

  Therefore, when the upper dish ball removal button 327 is pressed downward against the urging force of the upper dish ball removal spring 327c, the operation transmission part 327a of the upper dish ball removal slider 327b moves downward, and the operation transmission part 327a Since the operating rod 253c of the ball removing member 253 that is in contact with the upper end side also moves relatively downward, the ball removing member 253 rotates counterclockwise when viewed from the front, and enters by the partition portion 253a. The partition between the mouth 251a and the ball outlet 251b is released, and they are in communication with each other. Thereby, the game balls in the upper tray 321 are discharged from the ball outlet 251b of the ball feeding unit 250 to the ball outlet guide path 323f of the tray unit 320, and discharged to the lower tray 322 via the lower tray ball supply port 323c. (Supply).

  When the upper dish ball removal button 327 is operated, the lid member 334 closing the lower dish ball removal hole 322a may be moved in conjunction with the upper dish ball removal button 327. Accordingly, when the upper dish ball removal button 327 is operated, the lid member 334 is also moved to open the lower dish ball removal hole 322a, so that the game balls discharged from the upper dish 321 to the lower dish 322 are further removed. It will be discharged | emitted from the hole 322a to the lower dollar box. That is, when the upper plate ball removal button 327 is operated to remove the game ball from the upper plate 321, the game ball of the upper plate 321 is discharged to the dollar box even though the lower plate ball removal button 333 is not operated. Therefore, it is possible to cause the player to have a strong illusion that the game ball of the upper plate 321 is directly discharged to the dollar box, thereby making it difficult for the game ball to feel annoying through the lower plate 322. It is possible to concentrate the player on the game (gaming operation of game balls, effect images, etc.) and suppress a decrease in interest. Note that the simultaneous opening of the upper plate 321 and the lower plate 322 for removing the ball may be performed simultaneously by driving a driving source such as a motor or a solenoid, or may be performed simultaneously by a mechanical link mechanism.

[3-3f. Ball rental button, return button, and ball rental return display section]
The ball lending button 328, the return button 329, and the ball lending return display unit 330 of the dish unit 320 will be described in detail mainly with reference to FIG. The ball lending button 328, the return button 329, and the ball lending return display unit 330 are, as shown in the drawing, on the right side of the top dish ball removal button 327 in the top plate portion 326h of the dish unit cover 326 in the circular decoration. Installed on.

  The ball lending button 328 is used to insert a predetermined number of game balls into the ball lending machine (not shown) placed adjacent to the pachinko machine 1 by inserting a cash or prepaid card and pressing it. The unit 320 is lent out (paid out) into the upper plate 321. When the return button 329 is pressed in a state where the cash or prepaid card inserted into the ball lending machine is inserted, the cash or prepaid card is returned after subtracting the rented game balls.

  Although not shown, the ball rental return display unit 330 has a three-digit 7-segment LED disposed below the transparent surface, and the remaining number of cash and prepaid cards inserted into the ball rental machine, or An error code or the like when the ball lending machine breaks down is displayed.

[3-3 g. Production selection left button and production selection right button]
The effect selection left button 331 and the effect selection right button 332 of the dish unit 320 will be described in detail mainly with reference to FIG. The effect selection left button 331 and the effect selection right button 332 are attached near the right end of the dish unit cover 326 near the effect operation unit attachment part 326a in the front dish upper decoration part 326b on the left side when viewed from the front. The effect selection left button 331 is formed in a triangular shape with one vertex pointing leftward. The effect selection right button 332 is formed in a triangular shape with one vertex directed rightward on the right side of the effect selection left button 331.

  The effect selection left button 331 and the effect selection right button 332 are provided on the game board side effect display device 1600 (hereinafter also referred to as the effect display device 1600) or the effect operation unit 400 arranged in the game area 5a in front view. When an effect image that prompts the player to select is displayed on the door frame side effect display device 460 or the like, a pressing operation can be accepted, and the effect selection left button 331 and the effect selection right button 332 are operated within a predetermined time. To select a desired option.

[3-3h. Bottom dish ball removal button]
The lower dish ball removal button 333 of the dish unit 320 will be described in detail mainly with reference to FIGS. 41 to 44 and the like. The lower dish ball removal button 333 protrudes forward from the front lower end of the front dish lower decorative part 326c on the left side when viewed from the front, below the lower dish opening 326d in the dish unit cover 326 in front of the lower dish 322. When the lower plate ball removal button 333 is pressed, the lid member 334 closing the lower plate ball removal hole 322a of the lower plate 322 can be rotated, and the lid member 334 is rotated. The lower tray ball removal hole 322a is opened, and the game balls stored in the lower tray 322 can be discharged below the tray unit 320.

  The lower dish ball removal button 333 is slidable in the front-rear direction by a lower dish ball removal base 335 (see FIG. 42B) attached to the bottom plate portion 326i of the dish unit cover 326 on the lower side of the lower dish body 325. Installed on. The lower dish ball removal button 333 is disposed on the left side with respect to the lower dish ball removal hole 322a of the lower dish 322 (see FIG. 28 and the like).

  The bottom plate ball removal base 335 has a bottom plate so that the bottom plate portion 326i of the plate unit cover 326 is accommodated in a stepped portion that is recessed from below to above at a position below the lower plate 322. It is attached to the portion 326i. The lower dish ball removal base 335 is formed with a discharge port 335a penetrating vertically in the same size as the lower dish ball removal hole 322a at a position directly below the lower dish ball removal hole 322a of the lower dish 322. . Although the detailed illustration is omitted, the lid member 334 is disposed between the lower dish body 325 and the lower dish ball removal base 335. Accordingly, when the lid member 334 that closes the lower dish ball removal hole 322a of the lower dish 322 is opened, the discharge port 335a of the lower dish ball removal base 335 is also opened, and the lower dish ball removal hole 322a and the discharge port 335a are opened. Are in communication with each other.

  Although not shown, the lid member 334 is attached to the lower dish ball removal base 335 so as to be rotatable around a position on the left side of the lower dish ball removal button 333 in plan view. The lower dish ball removal button 333 is connected to a portion between a portion of the lid member 334 that closes the lower dish ball removal hole 322 a and a portion that is rotatably attached by the lower dish ball removal base 335. As a result, when the lower dish ball removal button 333 is moved in the front-rear direction, the lid member 334 rotates about the vertically extending axis, and the lower dish ball removal hole 322a (discharge port 335a) can be opened and closed.

  Although not shown, the lower dish ball removal base 335 includes a holding device that holds the lower dish ball removal button 333 when the lower dish ball removal button 333 is pushed backward and moved, and a lower dish ball removal button. A lower dish ball spring for biasing 333 forward is attached. When the lower dish ball removal button 333 protrudes forward and the lower dish ball removal hole 322a is closed by the lid member 334, when the lower dish ball removal button 333 is pressed and moved backward, the lid member 334 is rotated. The lower dish ball removal hole 322a is moved to move, and the lower dish ball removal button 333 is held by the holding device and remains in the rearward movement state. In this state, even if the lower dish ball removal button 333 is released, the lower dish ball removal button 333 does not move forward, and the lower dish ball removal hole 322a is maintained open. The game balls in 322 can be discharged to the lower side of the dish unit 320 through the lower dish ball removal hole 322a and the discharge port 335a.

  Then, when the lower dish ball removal button 333 is pressed backward while the lower dish ball removal button 333 is held by the holding device and the lower dish ball removal hole 322a is opened, the holding by the holding device is released. In this state, if the lower dish ball removal button 333 is released, the lower dish ball removal button 333 moves forward by the biasing force of the lower dish ball removal spring, returns to the protruding state, and the lid member 334 rotates. The lower dish ball removal hole 322a (discharge port 335a) is closed. Thereby, a game ball can be stored in the lower plate 322.

  In addition to the pressing operation of the lower dish ball removal button 333, the lid member 334 closing the lower dish ball removal hole 322a (discharge port 335a) is also moved by the pressing operation of the upper dish ball removal button 327. The lower dish ball removal hole 322a may be opened. Thus, when it is desired to discharge the game balls stored in the upper plate 321 to the dollar box disposed below the plate unit 320, the dollar box can be operated via the lower plate 322 only by operating the upper plate ball removal button 327. Can be discharged, and the labor involved in ball removal can be simplified. Note that the simultaneous opening of the upper plate 321 and the lower plate 322 for removing the ball may be performed simultaneously by driving a driving source such as a motor or a solenoid, or may be performed simultaneously by a mechanical link mechanism.

[3-4. Overall structure of production operation unit]
The overall configuration of the rendering operation unit 400 in the door frame 3 will be described in detail mainly with reference to FIGS. 48 to 55 and the like. FIG. 48A is a front view of the effect operation unit in the door frame, and FIG. 48B is a right side view of the effect operation unit. 49A is a perspective view of the effect operation unit as viewed from the front, and FIG. 49B is a perspective view of the effect operation unit as viewed from the rear. FIG. 50 is an explanatory view of the effect operation unit as viewed from the direction in which the central axis of the operation button extends. 51 is a cross-sectional view taken along line DD in FIG. 48A, and FIG. 52 is a cross-sectional view taken along line EE in FIG. 53A is a cross-sectional view taken along line FF in FIG. 48B, and FIG. 53B is an enlarged view of a portion A in FIG. FIG. 54 is an exploded perspective view of the effect operation unit as seen from the front after being disassembled for each main member, and FIG. 55 is an exploded perspective view of the effect operation unit as seen from the rear after being disassembled as the main members. The production operation unit 400 is attached to the front part in the center in the left-right direction when viewed from the front of the dish unit 320, and can be pressed by the player and can also provide a production image to the player. It is.

  The production operation unit 400 has a circular outer shape and a transparent central portion excluding the outer periphery, and an operation button 410 that can be pressed by the player. The production operation unit of the dish unit cover 326 surrounds the outer periphery of the operation button 410. A frame-shaped frame unit 415 attached to the attachment portion 326a, a decorative board unit 420 disposed behind the operation button 410 and capable of emitting and decorating the outer peripheral edge of the operation button 410 and the frame unit 415; The base unit 430 is attached to the rear side of the unit 415, and the operation button 410 and the decorative board unit 420 are attached to the front surface. The base unit 430 is attached to the base unit 430 so as to be visible from the player side through the operation button 410. A door frame side effect display device 460 capable of displaying an image; Eteiru.

[3-4a. Manual operation button]
The operation buttons 410 of the effect operation unit 400 will be described in detail mainly with reference to FIGS. FIG. 56 (a) is an exploded perspective view of the operation button as seen from the front, and FIG. 56 (b) is an exploded perspective view of the operation button as seen from the back. The operation button 410 is formed in a circular shape whose outer shape is slightly smaller in diameter than the height in the vertical direction of the dish unit 320, and the center side excluding the outer peripheral edge is formed to be transparent. The operation button 410 has a transparent button lens 411 formed in a curved surface shape (a part of the spherical surface) so that the outer periphery is circular and the center side bulges forward, and on the front side of the outer periphery of the button lens 411. An annular button frame 412 is attached, and a cylindrical button base 413 is attached to the rear side of the button frame 412 so as to sandwich the outer periphery of the button lens 411. The button frame 412 and the button base 413 are formed of members that are difficult to transmit light.

  The button lens 411 is formed with a substantially constant thickness as a whole. Further, the button lens 411 is formed in a smooth curved surface with no irregularities on the surface side. The button lens 411 extends in a predetermined length from the back surface to the center side (inner side) at a position on the inner peripheral side of the button frame 412 in a W-shaped cross section, and is arranged in the circumferential direction. One button decoration part 411a and a line extending within a predetermined angular range in the circumferential direction while extending on the axis toward the center side in a state of being recessed in a circular arc shape from the back surface at a position on the outer peripheral side than the first button decoration part 411a And a plurality of (six) second button decoration portions 411b.

  As shown in the figure, the first button decoration portion 411a of the button lens 411 extends from the inner periphery of the button frame 412 to the center side in a state assembled to the operation button 410. Longer than the center.

  Each of the plurality of second button decoration portions 411b of the button lens 411 extends in an arc shape on the same circumference, and three are formed on each of the left and right sides. These second button decoration portions 411 b are formed so as to face the frame opening 412 a of the button frame 412, and protrude forward so that the front side is substantially flush with the front surface of the button frame 412.

  The button lens 411 exhibits a lens effect in which light is refracted by the concave and convex portions having a W-shaped cross section or a circular arc shape formed on the back surface in the first button decorative portion 411a and the second button decorative portion 411b. Therefore, the rear side is not clearly visible.

  The button frame 412 is formed in an annular shape, and includes a plurality of (six) frame openings 412 a penetrating in the front-rear direction and extending in a circular shape with a predetermined length in the circumferential direction. Six frame openings 412a are provided on each of the left and right sides, and correspond to the six second button decoration portions 411b of the button lens 411. The button frame 412 includes a plating layer having a metallic luster on the surface.

  The button base 413 includes a substantially cylindrical main body 413a that extends short in the front-rear direction, an annular flange 413b that protrudes outward from the front end of the main body 413a, and a main body 413a from the rear side of the flange 413b. A plurality of (four) guide bosses 413c projecting rearward along the outer circumference of the main body 413a at substantially equal intervals in the circumferential direction, and along the outer circumference of the main body 413a from the rear side of the flange 413b. A plurality of (three) detection pieces 413d that protrude rearward in a band shape and penetrate the flange portion 413b in the front-rear direction outside the main body portion 413a and have a predetermined length along the outer periphery. A plurality of (six) base openings 413e extending in the circumferential direction, and extending in a cylindrical shape from the front end of the main body 413a to the front, the front end being the inner surface of the button lens 411 And a, an inner extending portion 413f are narrowed inward (central side) along.

  The outer peripheral edge of the button lens 411 and the button frame 412 are attached to the outer peripheral surface of the inner extending portion 413f and the front surface of the flange portion 413b in the button base 413. The four guide boss portions 413c are respectively disposed at portions corresponding to the four corners of the upper, lower, left, and right with respect to the circumferential direction of the main body portion 413a. These four guide boss portions 413c are slidably inserted into the holding holes 431b of the unit base 431 in the base unit 430, respectively. The three detection pieces 413d are arranged at substantially equal intervals in the circumferential direction so as to be arranged two on the upper side and one on the lower side with respect to the circumferential direction of the main body 413a. These three detection pieces 413d are detected by the press detection sensor 440 of the base unit 430 when the operation button 410 is pressed.

  The six base openings 413 e are provided on each of the left and right sides, and correspond to the second button decoration part 411 b of the button lens 411 and the frame opening 412 a of the button frame 412. In the portion of the base opening 413e in the button base 413, a part of the main body 413a and the inner extension 413f is recessed inward from the outer peripheral side. The inner extension portion 413f has an inner diameter of the front end that is narrowed inward substantially equal to the inner diameter of the button frame 412.

  The operation button 410 has a front surface that bulges forward in a curved surface shape (a shape of a part of a substantially spherical surface) and is formed to be transparent, and the door frame side effect display device 460 disposed on the rear side. Can be viewed from the front. The operation button 410 has four guide boss portions 413 c slidably inserted into the holding holes 431 b of the unit base 431 in the base unit 430, and the operation button springs 438 inserted into the holding holes of the unit base 431 at 431 b. It is urged forward by. The operation button 410 is further prevented from moving forward by the front side of the outer peripheral edge coming into contact with the frame unit 415 by the urging force of the operation button spring 438 of the base unit 430, and the urging force of the operation button spring 438 is As a result, the rear end moves backward until it comes into contact with the front surface of the base unit 430. When the operation button 410 is pressed and moved backward, at least one of the three detection pieces 413d is detected by the press detection sensor 440 of the base unit 430. The operation button 410 is operated by the detection of the detection piece 413d by the press detection sensor 440.

  The operation button 410 is a first button decoration formed over the entire circumference so as to extend from the inner peripheral end of the button frame 412 to the center side in the transparent button lens 411 in a state where the production operation unit 400 is assembled. By the portion 411a, the gap between the inner peripheral surface of the button base 413 and the operation button inner decoration member 432 of the base unit 430 can be made difficult to see from the player side.

  Further, the operation button 410 has a cylindrical button base 413 whose front end opening is closed by a button lens 411 and a button frame 412, and the operation button 410 is attached to the outer periphery of the button lens 411 by the button frame 412. With respect to the outer diameter of 410, a transparent portion whose rear side is visible is formed so as to be constricted inward from the outer periphery. The presence of the button frame 412 also makes it difficult for the player to see the gap between the inner peripheral surface of the button base 413 and the operation button interior decoration member 432 of the base unit 430.

  In addition, when the operation button 410 is assembled to the effect operation unit 400, the rear end of the cylindrical button base 413 (main body 413 a) passes through the inner peripheral side of the decoration board unit 420 and is more than the front surface of the decoration board unit 420. It will be in the state of protruding backward. As a result, the light emitted forward from the first LEDs 422a and 423a and the second LEDs 422b and 423b mounted on the operation button left outer decorative substrate 422 and the operation button right outer decorative substrate 423 of the decorative substrate unit 420 is displayed. It is possible to prevent leakage from the outside of the base 413 to the inside, and the operation button left inner decoration board 433, the operation button right inner decoration board 434, the operation button upper inner decoration board 435, and the operation button lower inside of the base unit 430. It is possible to prevent light emitted forward from the LED mounted on the decorative substrate 436 from leaking from the inside to the outside of the button base 413. Accordingly, the first LED 422a, 423a and the second LED 422b, 423b of the decoration board unit 420 and the operation button left inner decoration board 433, the operation button right inner decoration board 434, the operation button upper inner decoration board 435, and the operation button of the base unit 430. The LEDs mounted on the lower inner decorative board 436 can prevent the portions other than the light emitting decoration target from being decorated with light emission, and can perform the light emission decoration with good appearance.

[3-4b. Frame unit]
The frame unit 415 of the effect operation unit 400 will be described in detail with reference mainly to FIGS. The frame unit 415 is attached from the front side to the effect operation unit attachment portion 326a of the dish unit cover 326 in the dish unit 320 so as to surround the outer periphery from the front side of the operation button 410, and decorates the outside of the operation button 410. The frame unit 415 has an outer shape that matches the front end side of the effect operation unit attachment portion 326a.

  The frame unit 415 includes a frame-shaped frame body 416 having a circular central opening 416a attached to the rendering operation unit attachment part 326a of the dish unit cover 326 in the dish unit 320, and the frame main body 416 on the left and right sides of the central opening 416a. A pair of translucent frame side lenses 417 attached from the rear side, and a translucent frame top lens 418 attached from the front side to the frame body 416 above the central opening 416a. Yes.

  The frame body 416 has a circular central opening 416a that is smaller in diameter than the outer diameter of the operation button 410 and penetrates in the front-rear direction, and penetrates in the front-rear direction on both the left and right sides of the central opening 416a. A plurality of (six) outer peripheral openings 416b extending in a circular arc shape along the peripheral edge of the central opening 416b, and a notch 416c notched with a predetermined width on the upper front surface of the central opening 416a. It is equipped with. The central opening 416a is formed to have substantially the same diameter as the outer diameter of the frame opening 412a of the button frame 412 of the operation button 410. Thereby, the front end side of the flange part 413b of the button base 413 in the operation button 410 can contact | abut on the outer peripheral rear side of the frame opening part 412a.

  Six outer peripheral openings 416b are provided in three each on the left and right outer sides of the central opening 416a, and are closed by a frame side lens 417 from the rear side. The notch 416c penetrates also in the front-rear direction, and the frame top lens 418 is fitted from the front side.

  The frame main body 416 includes a substantially cylindrical inner cylindrical portion 416d extending rearward from a position slightly outside the peripheral edge of the central opening 416a. The inner cylindrical portion 416d extends rearward from a position between the central opening 416a and the outer peripheral opening 416b, and a portion corresponding to the notch 416c is cut away. The inner cylinder portion 416d has the first LED 422a and 423a and the second LED 422b and 423b on the operation button left outer decoration board 422 and the operation button right outer decoration board 423 of the decoration board unit 420 in a state where the effect operation unit 400 is assembled. Between the first LEDs 422a and 423a and the second LEDs 422b and 423b (see FIG. 52).

  Furthermore, the frame main body 416 extends outward at the upper left and right sides of the outer periphery, and includes a pair of attachment portions 416e attached to the effect operation unit attachment portion 326a of the plate unit cover 326 of the plate unit 320. The frame main body 416 (the production operation unit 400) is attached to the production operation unit attachment portion 326a of the plate unit cover 326 of the plate unit 320 at the left and right sides of the pair of attachment portions 416e and the cutout portion 416c.

  The frame body 416 is substantially entirely metal except for a portion having the same width as the notch 416c on the side opposite to the notch 416c side (the side on which the frame top lens 418 is attached) with the central opening 416a in between. A glossy plating layer is formed.

  The frame side lens 417 closes the outer peripheral openings 416b formed on the left and right sides of the frame main body 416 from the rear side. The front side of the frame side lens 417 is formed on a smooth surface without irregularities, and a plurality of irregularities along the periphery of the central opening 416a are formed on the rear side (see FIGS. 53 and 63). The light is refracted by the plurality of irregularities so that the rear side of the frame side lens 417 cannot be seen.

  The frame top lens 418 has a substantially quadrangular outer shape so as to be fitted into the notch 416c of the frame body 416 from the front side. The frame top lens 418 has a smooth front surface. The frame top lens 418 has a plurality of projections and recesses extending in a zigzag shape along the periphery of the central opening 416a on the rear surface side in a plurality of rows in the radial direction of the central opening 416a (see FIGS. 51 and 63). reference). The light is refracted by the plurality of irregularities so that the rear side of the frame top lens 418 cannot be seen.

  The frame unit 415 is a state in which the production operation unit 400 is assembled, and a pair of frame side lenses 417 are arranged on the operation button left outer decorative substrate 422 and the operation button right outer decorative substrate 423 of the decorative substrate unit 420, respectively. The frame top lens 418 is positioned in front of the frame top lens decoration substrate 437 of the base unit 430, and each of the second LEDs 422b, 423b and the like mounted thereon can be decorated with light emission. .

[3-4c. Decorative board unit]
The decorative board unit 420 of the effect operation unit 400 will be described in detail with reference mainly to FIGS. FIG. 57 is an exploded perspective view of the decorative substrate unit of the effect operation unit as seen from the front. The decorative board unit 420 is attached to the front surface of the base unit 430 below the frame unit 415, and can light-decorate the second button decoration part 411b of the operation button 410 and the frame side lens 417 of the frame unit 415. The operation unit 400 can be given vibration.

  The decorative substrate unit 420 includes a C-shaped substrate base 421 whose upper side is open, an operation button left outer decorative substrate 422 and an operation button right outer decorative substrate 423 attached to the front surfaces of the left and right sides of the substrate base 421, respectively. A vibration motor 424 attached to the lower front portion of the substrate base 421, and a motor cover 425 attached to the front surface of the substrate base 421 so as to cover the front side of the vibration motor 424.

  The substrate base 421 is formed so that the inner peripheral side is slightly larger than the outer diameter of the cylindrical main body 413 a in the button base 413 of the operation button 410, and the outer peripheral side is larger than the outer diameter of the flange portion 413 b in the button base 413. In addition, it is formed smaller than the outer diameter of the frame unit 415.

  The operation button left outer decorative substrate 422 extends in an arc shape along the front surface of the substrate base 421. The operation button left outer decorative board 422 has a plurality of first LEDs 422a mounted on the front side along the inner circumference of the board base 421, and a radially outer side of the plurality of first LEDs 422a on the inner circumference of the board base 421. And a plurality of second LEDs 422b mounted along. The operation button right outer decorative substrate 423 extends in an arc shape along the front surface of the substrate base 421. The operation button right outer decorative board 423 is provided on the front side with a plurality of first LEDs 423a mounted along the inner circumference of the board base 421, and on the inner circumference of the board base 421 at a radially outer side than the plurality of first LEDs 423a. And a plurality of second LEDs 423b mounted along. The operation button left outer decorative board 422 and the operation button right outer decorative board 423 are white on both front and rear sides.

  The vibration motor 424 has an eccentric weight 424a attached to the rotation shaft, and can generate vibration by rotating the weight 424a.

  When the decorative board unit 420 is assembled to the effect operation unit 400, the rear end side of the cylindrical main body 413 a of the button base 413 of the operation button 410 is inserted inside the board base 421. Further, in the decorative board unit 420, the first LEDs 422a and 423a in the operation button left outer decorative board 422 and the operation button right outer decorative board 423 are located behind the second button decorative portion 411b of the operation button 410, respectively. The second LEDs 422b and 423b are located behind the frame side lens 417 of the frame unit 415. Further, in the assembled state in the production operation unit 400, a frame is provided between the first LEDs 422a and 423a of the operation button left outer decorative board 422 and the operation button right outer decorative board 423 and the second LEDs 422b and 423b, respectively. The inner cylinder part 416d of the unit 415 is located (see FIG. 52).

  Therefore, the decoration board unit 420 emits and decorates only the second button decoration portion 411b of the operation button 410 by the light from the first LEDs 422a and 423a on the operation button left outer decoration board 422 and the operation button right outer decoration board 423. In addition, only the frame side lens 417 of the frame unit 415 can be illuminated and decorated by the light from the respective second LEDs 422b and 423b.

  In addition, the decorative substrate unit 420 can generate vibration by rotating the weight 424a of the vibration motor 424, and can vibrate the effect operation unit 400 as a whole.

[3-4d. Base unit]
The base unit 430 of the effect operation unit 400 will be described in detail mainly with reference to FIGS. FIG. 58A is a perspective view of the base unit of the rendering operation unit as viewed from the front, and FIG. 58B is a perspective view of the base unit of the rendering operation unit as viewed from the back. FIG. 59 is an exploded perspective view in which the base unit of the effect operation unit is disassembled and viewed from the front. FIG. 60 is an exploded perspective view in which the base unit of the effect operation unit is disassembled and viewed from behind. The base unit 430 of the effect operation unit 400 is attached to the rear side of the frame unit 415 while the operation buttons 410 are attached so as to be able to advance and retreat.

  The base unit 430 is attached to the rear side of the frame unit 415 and has four through holes 431a penetrating in a substantially square shape extending vertically in the center portion, and four stop holes opened forward on the outside of the through hole 431a. A ring-shaped unit base 431 having a holding hole 431b, a translucent operation button decorative member 432 which is attached so as to cover the through-hole 431a on the front surface of the unit base 431, and which extends in a short tube shape in the front-rear direction; The operation button left inner decoration board 433 and the operation button right inner decoration board 434 attached to the left and right sides of the through hole 431a on the front surface of the unit base 431 behind the button inner decoration member 432, and the operation button inner decoration member 432, respectively. The operations attached to the upper and lower sides of the through hole 431a on the front surface of the unit base 431 at the rear. A button on the decorative substrate 435 and the operation buttons under the decorative substrate 436, and a frame top lens decorative board 437 attached to the upper front portion of the unit base 431, a.

  The base unit 430 includes four operation button springs 438 inserted into the four holding holes 431b of the unit base 431, three sensor holders 439 attached to the front surface of the unit base 431, and each sensor holder. Each of the three press detection sensors 440 that are attached to the 439 and detect the pressing operation of the operation button 410, the effect operation unit relay board 441 attached to the rear side of the unit base 431, and the effect operation unit relay board 441. A relay board cover 442 attached to the rear side of the unit base 431 so as to cover the rear side.

  The unit base 431 has a substantially circular outer shape and is slightly smaller than the outer shape of the frame unit 415. The unit base 431 penetrates back and forth in the center, and is formed with a substantially rectangular through hole 431a extending vertically. The through hole 431a is sized to fit within the cylindrical main body 413a of the button base 413 of the operation button 410, and is sized to allow the display screen of the door frame side effect display device 460 to be inserted. A door frame side effect display device 460 is attached to the rear side of the unit base 431.

  The four holding holes 431b of the unit base 431 are formed at positions corresponding to the four guide boss portions 413c of the button base 413 of the operation button 410 at the four corners on the top, bottom, left, and right outside the through hole 431a. These holding holes 431b are formed so that the inner diameter is slightly larger than the outer diameter of the guide boss portion 413c, and the guide boss portion 413c can be slidably inserted.

  More specifically, the upper left holding hole 431b of the four holding holes 431b is from the center line extending vertically through the center of the unit base 431 (the center of the operation button 410) to the center of the unit base 431. Thus, it is formed at a position rotated about 30 degrees counterclockwise. In addition, the upper right holding hole 431b of the four holding holes 431b is clockwise with respect to the center of the unit base 431 from a center line extending vertically through the center of the unit base 431 (the center of the operation button 410). It is formed at a position rotated about 47 degrees in the direction of. On the other hand, two holding holes 431b arranged on the lower side of the four holding holes 431b are respectively formed at positions opposite to the center of the unit base 431 with respect to the upper two holding holes 431b. .

  Further, the unit base 431 has a light shielding wall portion 431c that protrudes forward in a flat plate shape from between a portion to which the operation button upper inner decorative substrate 435 is attached and a portion to which the frame top lens decorative substrate 437 is attached in the upper front portion. It has. The light shielding wall 431c allows the frame top lens 418 to be decorated with light emission only by the frame top lens decoration substrate 437.

  The operation button internal decoration member 432 is formed in a curved surface shape so that the substantially cylindrical peripheral wall portion 432a that extends short in the front-rear direction and the front end side of the peripheral wall portion 432a are closed and the center protrudes forward. A front plate portion 432b, a rectangular opening 432c that passes through the front plate portion 432b in the front-rear direction and extends vertically, a flange portion 432d that extends outward from the rear end of the peripheral wall portion 432a, and a flange portion 432d And a plurality of mounting bosses 432e that are attached to the unit base 431.

  The peripheral wall portion 432 a of the operation button inner decoration member 432 has an outer diameter that is substantially the same as the inner diameter of the button frame 412 in the operation button 410. The opening 432c penetrating through the front plate portion 432b is formed in substantially the same size as the display screen of the door frame side effect display device 460.

  In the operation button inner decoration member 432, the outer peripheral surface of the peripheral wall portion 432a and the front surface of the front plate portion 432b are formed on a smooth surface without unevenness.

  The operation button inner decorative member 432 is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the peripheral wall portion 432a, is recessed in an arc shape and extends in the front-rear direction, and includes a plurality of first button inner decorative portions 432f provided in the circumferential direction. , Formed on the rear surface of the front plate portion 432b, bulging in an arc shape, extending in an odd octagonal shape centering on the center of the front plate portion 432b, and concentrically centering on the center of the front plate portion 432b A plurality of second button interior decoration portions 432g (see FIG. 63). The second button interior decoration portion 432g is formed to have a portion extending in parallel with the four inner peripheries of the opening 432c.

  The operation button internal decoration member 432 is formed of a transparent member. The operation button inner decorative member 432 is not clearly visible behind the lens due to the lens effect of the first button inner decorative portion 432f of the peripheral wall portion 432a and the second button inner decorative portion 432g of the front plate portion 432b. .

  The operation button left inner decoration board 433, the operation button right inner decoration board 434, the operation button upper inner decoration board 435, and the operation button lower inner decoration board 436 are each mounted with a plurality of LEDs. By making it emit light, the decorative member 432 in the operation button can be decorated with light emission. By decorating the operation button interior decoration member 432 with light emission, the inside of the operation button 410 or the outside of the door frame side effect display device 460 can be light emission decorated.

  A plurality of LEDs are mounted on the front surface of the frame top lens decoration substrate 437, and by emitting these LEDs, the frame top lens 418 in the frame unit 415 can be decorated with light emission.

  The LEDs mounted on the operation button left inner decoration board 433, the operation button right inner decoration board 434, the operation button upper inner decoration board 435, the operation button lower inner decoration board 436, and the frame top lens decoration board 437 are respectively full color LEDs. It is said that. The operation button left inner decoration board 433, the operation button right inner decoration board 434, the operation button upper inner decoration board 435, the operation button lower inner decoration board 436, and the frame top lens decoration board 437 have a white front surface. .

  The operation button spring 438 is a coil spring and is inserted into the four holding holes 431b in the unit base 431 from the front. The operation button spring 438 is a guide boss whose rear end is in contact with the bottom surface of the holding hole 431b and whose front end protrudes rearward from the main body 413a of the button base 413 of the operation button 410 when assembled in the production operation unit 400. It abuts on the rear end of the portion 413c. These operation button springs 438 urge the operation buttons 410 forward.

  The three press detection sensors 440 are arranged at positions corresponding to the three detection pieces 413 d of the button base 413 in the operation button 410. Specifically, three pressure detection sensors 440 are arranged on the front surface of the unit base 431, one on the lower left side of the upper left holding hole 431b, the other on the lower right side of the upper right holding hole 431b, and the other on the lower left side. Are attached to the lower right side of the holding holes 431b via sensor holders 439, respectively. The three press detection sensors 440 are attached at substantially equal intervals in the circumferential direction around the center of the unit base 431. These three press detection sensors 440 can detect the three detection pieces 413 d of the operation button 410.

  The effect operation unit relay board 441 is attached to the left side (right side of the front view) of the through hole 431a in the rear view on the rear side of the unit base 431. The production operation unit relay board 441 includes an operation button left outer decoration board 422, an operation button right outer decoration board 423, a vibration motor 424, an operation button left inner decoration board 433, an operation button right inner decoration board 434, and an operation button upper inner decoration board. 435, operation button lower inner decoration board 436, frame top lens decoration board 437, press detection sensor 440, door frame side effect display device 460 and the door frame base unit 100 for relaying the connection to the door body relay board. Is.

  The relay board cover 442 extends leftward from the lower end of the portion covering the rear side of the effect operation unit relay board 441, and includes a leg portion 442a attached to the lower rear portion of the unit base 431. The leg portion 442a of the relay board cover 442 has a bottom surface extending substantially horizontally when assembled to the door frame 3 and a bottom plate portion 326i forming the bottom surface of the plate unit cover 326 in the plate unit 320. A slight gap is formed (see FIG. 26). As a result, when the operation button 410 or the frame unit 415 is strongly pressed or struck downward, until the lower surface of the leg portion 442a contacts the upper surface of the bottom plate portion 326i of the dish unit cover 326, the frame unit 415 The impact can be absorbed by the mounting portion 416e and the rendering operation unit mounting portion 326a of the dish unit cover 326 being bent downward. Then, after the lower surface of the leg portion 442a contacts the upper surface of the bottom plate portion 326i, the downward movement of the rendering operation unit 400 is restricted, and the mounting portion 416e of the frame unit 415 and the rendering operation unit mounting portion of the dish unit cover 326 are controlled. It is possible to prevent an undue force from acting on 326a and the like and to prevent them from being damaged.

[3-4e. Door frame side effect display device]
The door frame side effect display device 460 of the effect operation unit 400 will be described in detail with reference mainly to FIGS. 54 and 55. The door frame side effect display device 460 is attached to the rear side of the unit base 431 so that the display screen faces forward from the opening 432c of the operation button interior decoration member 432 in the base unit 430, and the operation button 410 is transparent. The display screen can be viewed from the front side (player side) through the center portion, and the effect image can be displayed on the display screen.

  The door frame side effect display device 460 is attached to the rear side of the liquid crystal display device 461 having a square display screen on the front surface and the liquid crystal display device 461, and attached to the rear side of the unit base 431 of the base unit 430. And a mounting bracket 462 having a bottomed rectangular tube shape. The liquid crystal display device 461 is a commercially available color liquid crystal display having an aspect ratio of 16: 9 and a diagonal length of about 4.3 inches. The mounting bracket 462 has an outer periphery formed in the same shape as the outer periphery of the liquid crystal display device 461, and is attached so that the bottom of the bottomed cylindrical shape comes into contact with the rear surface of the liquid crystal display device 461.

  In a state where the door frame side effect display device 460 is assembled in the effect operation unit 400, the liquid crystal display device 461 passes through the through hole 431 a of the unit base 431 from the rear side, and the inside of the peripheral wall portion 432 a of the operation button interior decoration member 432. (See FIG. 51). The front surface (display screen) of the liquid crystal display device 461 is located in the vicinity of the front end of the peripheral wall portion 432a of the operation button inner decorative member 432, and faces forward from an opening 432c penetrating the front plate portion 432b.

  Door frame side effect display device 460 can display a predetermined effect image based on a control signal from peripheral control board 1510 in liquid crystal display device 461.

[3-4f. Effect of production operation unit]
The effects of the effect operation unit 400 will be described in detail mainly with reference to FIGS. 61 to 63 and the like. FIG. 61 is an explanatory diagram showing a state where an operation button is pressed in the cross-sectional view of the effect operation unit of FIG. FIG. 62 (a) is a view of the rendering operation unit as viewed from the direction in which the central axis of the operation button extends, and a part of the operation button is cut away so as to be hidden by the first button decoration portion or the button frame of the operation button. It is explanatory drawing which shows a site | part, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the site | part which is going to hide by the 1st button decoration part of an operation button, a button frame, etc. in sectional drawing of a production | presentation operation unit. FIG. 63A is an explanatory view showing the appearance of the rendering operation unit as viewed from the front, and FIG. 63B is an explanatory view of the appearance of the rendering operation unit viewed from the direction in which the central axis of the operation button extends. It is.

  The effect operation unit 400 according to the present embodiment can show the effect image to the player in accordance with the game state that is changed by the game ball being shot into the game area 5a of the game board 5, and the player can perform the operation. It is possible to entertain and entertain the player in the presentation presented to the player by operating the button 410.

  The production operation unit 400 has an overall height that is substantially the same as the height of the lower portion of the through-hole 111 of the door frame base 110 in the door frame base unit 100 of the door frame 3. In addition, the production operation unit 400 has a full width slightly larger than 1/3 of the full width of the door frame 3. The production operation unit 400 is arranged at the center in the left-right direction below the game area 5a (the through hole 111 of the door frame base 110) in the front view.

  In the rendering operation unit 400, the upper part of the frame body 416 of the frame unit 415 is attached to the rendering operation unit mounting portion 326 a of the dish unit cover 326 in the dish unit 320. When the rendering operation unit 400 is attached to the dish unit 320, there is a gap between the lower surface of the leg part 442 a of the relay board cover 442 serving as the bottom surface and the upper surface of the bottom plate part 326 i of the dish unit cover 326 of the dish unit 320. Is formed. That is, only the upper part of the production operation unit 400 is attached to the dish unit 320 and is attached in a suspended state.

  Further, in the rendering operation unit 400, the front surface of the frame unit 415 (the surface formed by the inner periphery of the front end of the central opening 416a of the frame body 416) is parallel to the inclined surface of the front end opening of the rendering operation unit attachment portion 326a. As installed. As a result, the rendering operation unit 400 has a central axis CL of the transparent operation button 410 bulging forward in a curved surface shape (a part of the shape of a substantially spherical surface) at an angle of 63 degrees with respect to the vertical line. It is inclined to move upward as it goes forward. Accordingly, when a player sits in front of the pachinko machine 1 in order to play a game using the pachinko machine 1, the head of the player is arranged above the plate unit 320 (the production operation unit 400). Since the game board 5 is located in front of the center of the game area 5a, the center axis CL of the operation button 410 passes near the head of the player. Therefore, when the player drops his / her line of sight from the game area 5a to the effect operation unit 400 (operation button 410), the operation button 410 is as close as possible to the front view (projection view from a direction parallel to the central axis CL). Thus, the operation button 410 and the door frame side effect display device 460 in the operation button 410 can be visually recognized in a good state.

  In the effect operation unit 400, the four guide boss portions 413c of the operation button 410 are slidably inserted into the four holding holes 431b of the base unit 430, and are urged forward by the operation button spring 438. In the normal operation state (the state where the operation button 410 is not pressed), the effect operation unit 400 causes the front end of the flange portion 413b of the button base 413 of the operation button 410 to be attached to the frame unit 415 by the urging force of the operation button spring 438. The frame body 416 is in contact with a portion near the central opening 416a on the rear surface.

  In the normal operation state, the rendering operation unit 400 protrudes forward from the central opening 416a of the frame body 416 in the frame unit 415 from the vicinity of the inner periphery of the button frame 412 of the operation button 410 to the center side (center axis line CL side). Yes. In other words, in the transparent button lens 411 that bulges forward in a curved surface shape (substantially spherical shape) in the operation button 410, a portion that protrudes forward from the inner periphery (inside) of the button frame 412 is formed. The frame unit 415 protrudes forward from the central opening 416a of the frame body 416 (see FIG. 51 and the like).

  Incidentally, in the present embodiment, the diameter of the central opening 416a of the frame main body 416 in the frame unit 415 is about 15 cm, and the button lens 411 (the front end) with respect to the central axis CL direction of the operation button 410 is the frame unit. It protrudes about 4 cm forward from the front surface of 415.

  When the player presses the operation button 410 of the effect operation unit 400 in a normal state, the operation button 410 moves backward along the central axis CL against the urging force of the operation button spring 438. Then, when the rear end of the operation button 410 comes into contact with the front surface of the unit base 431 of the base unit 430, the backward movement is restricted and the backward movement of the operation button 410 is stopped. When the player presses the operation button 410, the button lens 411 bulging forward in a curved surface shape (substantially spherical shape) is pressed.

  The operation button 410 has a very large outer diameter compared to the operation buttons for production provided in the conventional pachinko machine, so the periphery of the button lens 411 away from the center is pressed. There is a high possibility of being. More specifically, the operation buttons for effects in the conventional pachinko machine are attached so that the center axis extends substantially parallel to the vertical line, whereas the operation buttons 410 of the effect operation unit 400 of the present embodiment. Since the central axis CL is attached to be inclined with respect to the vertical line, when the player presses the operation button 410 from above as in the conventional pachinko machine, as shown by the white arrow in FIG. The part away from the central axis CL of the operation button 410 is pressed.

  By the way, the operation buttons for performance in the conventional pachinko machine are formed with a flat surface on which the player presses, so when the operation button is enlarged with the flat part being pressed When pressing the part off the center of the operation button, the surface to be pressed is tilted so that the pressed part is retracted first, and the operation button cannot be receded straight, There is a possibility that the pressing operation cannot be performed.

  On the other hand, the operation button 410 of the effect operation unit 400 of this embodiment has a curved surface shape (a part of a substantially spherical surface) in which a portion (button lens 411) pressed by the player bulges forward. Therefore, when a pressing operation is performed at a position away from the center of the operation button 410, the force is distributed over the entire operation button 410, and the operation button 410 becomes difficult to tilt, and the operation button 410 moves rearward straightly. Can do. Therefore, no matter which position on the front side of the operation button 410 is pressed, the operation button 410 can be smoothly retracted without tilting, so that the pressing operation can be reliably detected and the operation button 410 is pressed. The operation to operate can be fully enjoyed.

  In addition, the production operation unit 400 has the vibration motor 424 attached to the lower part of the front surface of the substrate base 421 in the decorative board unit 420, and as described above, only the upper part is a dish so that the production operation unit 400 can be suspended. Since the vibration is generated by rotating the weight 424a by the vibration motor 424, the vibration is generated at a part farthest from the attached part because it is attached to the production operation unit attaching part 326a of the unit cover 326. The entire production operation unit 400 can be vibrated greatly (strongly), and the vibration can be transmitted to the player who is touching the production operation unit 400. Further, since the vibration motor 424 is disposed immediately below the position where the player can relatively press the button (the position of the white arrow in FIG. 61), Strong vibrations can be transmitted, and the player can be surprised and entertained.

  Further, the production operation unit 400 is attached to the dish unit cover 326 in a suspended state, and the lower surface of the leg portion 442a of the relay board cover 442 forming the lower surface and the bottom plate of the dish unit cover 326. Since a gap is formed between the upper surface of the portion 326i and the lower surface of the leg portion 442a comes into contact with the upper surface of the bottom plate portion 326i when the operation button 410 is strongly pressed or hit, the frame The impact can be absorbed by the mounting portion 416e of the unit 415, the rendering operation unit mounting portion 326a of the dish unit cover 326, etc. being bent downward. Further, after the lower surface of the leg portion 442a contacts the upper surface of the bottom plate portion 326i, the downward movement of the rendering operation unit 400 is restricted, and the mounting portion 416e of the frame unit 415 and the rendering operation unit mounting of the dish unit cover 326 are restricted. It is possible to prevent an excessive force from acting on the portion 326a and the like, and it is possible to prevent the rendering operation unit 400 and the like from being damaged. Therefore, even when the operation button 410 is pressed or hit with a strong force when an effect of pressing the operation button 410 of the effect operation unit 400 is presented to the player, the operation button 410 or the effect operation unit Since 400 and the like will not be damaged, it is possible to avoid interruption of the game due to the damage, to suppress a decrease in the interest of the player, and to increase the burden on the game hall side by making it difficult to break. Can be suppressed.

  As described above, the button lens 411 of the operation button 410 to be pressed by the player is formed in a curved surface shape projecting forward (a part of the shape of a substantially spherical surface), and thus a flat plate shape. Compared to the case, the strength and rigidity are high, and even if it is strongly struck, the impact can be distributed to the entire button lens 411 and is not easily damaged.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 63, the production operation unit 400 includes a button lens 411, a frame side lens 417, a frame top lens 418, and an operation button interior decoration member 432 made of transparent members. Decorations such as first button decoration part 411a, second button decoration part 411b, first button decoration part 432f, and second button decoration part 432g formed on the back side are on the front side (player side) ). In addition, in the part where the uneven decoration is formed, the light is refracted complicatedly because the plate thickness is changed, so that the rear side is difficult to see through the part where the uneven decoration is formed. .

  The effect operation unit 400 includes the first button decoration portion 411a extending from the inner periphery of the button frame 412 to the center side of the button lens 411 of the operation button 410, and thus the uneven decoration of the first button decoration portion 411a. Thus, it is possible to make it difficult to see the rear at the outer peripheral portion of the portion that is inside the button lens 411. Behind the portion where the first button decoration portion 411a is formed (backward in the direction of the central axis CL), the inner peripheral surface of the body portion 413a of the button base 413 of the operation button 410 and the peripheral wall portion of the operation button inner decoration member 432 A gap between the outer peripheral surface of the operation button 432a is positioned, and the outer periphery of the operation button inner decorative member 432 is moved from the front side (player side) by the first button decoration portion 411a positioned in front of the gap. It can be difficult to see. Thereby, even if the operation button 410 that can be pressed is provided with the operation button decoration member 432 whose position is fixed, the appearance of the operation button 410 can be prevented from deteriorating. The player can be prevented from feeling uncomfortable, and the operation button decoration member 432 can be disposed in the transparent operation button 410 without any problem, and the appearance of the operation button 410 can be improved.

  More specifically, the effect operation unit 400 includes the first button decoration portion 411a, the second button decoration portion 411b, and the button frame 412 of the button lens 411 in the operation button 410. The unit base 431 and the decorative board unit 420 on the rear side (back side) on the outer side are formed so as not to be seen from the player side through the transparent button lens 411. Specifically, in FIG. 62, the cross hatched part surrounded by the alternate long and short dash line is hidden from the player side. As described above, since the operation button 410 includes the first button decoration portion 411a, the second button decoration portion 411b, the button frame 412, and the like, the outside and the back side of the operation button inner decoration member 432 are hidden from view. Therefore, the appearance of the operation button 410 and, consequently, the production operation unit 400 can be improved.

  Further, in the effect operation unit 400, the first button decoration portion 411a of the button lens 411 in the operation button 410 extends toward the central axis CL of the operation button 410 and is arranged in the circumferential direction. Thus, the second button interior decoration portion 432g formed on the front plate portion 432b of the operation button interior decoration member 432 disposed on the inner rear side of the operation button 410 extends in an odd octagonal shape centering on the central axis CL. As shown in FIG. 63, the concave and convex lines of the first button decorative portion 411a and the concave and convex lines of the second button decorative portion 432g intersect as shown in FIG. The decoration can be shown to the player.

  In addition, since the first button decoration part 411a and the second button decoration part 432g are separated from each other in the front-rear direction (the direction in which the central axis line CL extends), the effect operation unit 400 is separated from the first button decoration part 411a. By the second button interior decoration portion 432g, a three-dimensional geometric pattern with depth can be shown to the player, and the decoration including the inside of the operation button 410 can be enjoyed.

  Furthermore, in the production operation unit 400, since the first button decoration part 411a and the second button decoration part 432g are separated in the front-rear direction, if the position of the player's eyes moves, the unevenness of the first button decoration part 411a Since the degree of overlap between the line and the concavo-convex line of the second button interior decoration portion 432g changes, a moving decoration can be shown to the player, and the player can be entertained.

  In this way, the effect operation unit 400 provides the player with a three-dimensional decoration with movement by the first button decoration part 411a of the operation button 410 and the second button decoration part 432g of the operation button decoration member 432. Since it can be shown, a player's interest can be attracted strongly and it can be set as the pachinko machine 1 with high appeal power.

  Further, the production operation unit 400 is within the operation button 410 (inside the button frame 412) and behind the operation button inner decoration member 432, the operation button left inner decoration board 433, the operation button right inner decoration board 434, and the operation button. The upper inner decoration board 435 and the operation button lower inner decoration board 436 are arranged, and by emitting a plurality of LEDs mounted on the front face thereof, the operation button inner decoration member 432 in the operation button 410 emits light. Can be decorated. That is, the operation button 410 can be illuminated and decorated by the operation button left inner decoration board 433, the operation button right inner decoration board 434, the operation button upper inner decoration board 435, and the operation button lower inner decoration board 436. The LEDs mounted on the front surfaces of the operation button left inner decoration board 433, the operation button right inner decoration board 434, the operation button upper inner decoration board 435, and the operation button lower inner decoration board 436 are as shown in FIG. When viewed from the direction in which the central axis CL extends, the operation button 410 is disposed inside the cylindrical main body 413a of the button base 413, so that light from them does not leak outside the main body 413a. Only the inside of the operation button 410 can be appropriately decorated with light emission.

  In addition, the rendering operation unit 400 has the operation button left outer decorative substrate 422 in the decorative substrate unit 420 behind the second button decorative portion 411b facing the frame opening 412a of the button frame 412 located near the outer periphery of the operation button 410. The first LED 422a and the first LED 423a of the operation button right outer decoration board 423 are arranged, and the six second button decoration portions 411b of the operation button 410 are decorated with light emission by causing the first LEDs 422a and 423a to emit light. Can do. As shown in FIG. 52, the first LED 422a of the operation button left outer decorative board 422 and the first LED 423a of the operation button right outer decorative board 423 are formed of a cylindrical main body 413a in the button base 413 of the operation button 410 and a frame unit. 415 is located between the cylindrical inner cylinder portion 416d of the frame main body 416, and the light from the first LEDs 422a and 423a does not leak to the inside of the main body portion 413a or the outer side of the inner cylinder portion 416d. Only the second button decoration portion 411b of the button 410 can be appropriately decorated for light emission.

  Further, the rendering operation unit 400 has the second LED 422b of the operation button left outer decorative board 422 and the operation button right outer decorative board behind the frame side lens 417 facing the six outer peripheral openings 416b of the frame body 416 in the frame unit 415. The second LED 423b of 423 is arranged, and the frame side lens 417 can be decorated with light emission by causing the second LEDs 422b and 423b to emit light. The second LED 422b of the operation button left outer decorative board 422 and the second LED 423b of the operation button right outer decorative board 423 are disposed between the cylindrical inner cylinder 416d of the frame main body 416 of the frame unit 415 and the outer periphery of the frame main body 416. The light from the second LEDs 422b and 423b does not leak to the inside of the inner cylindrical portion 416d or the outside of the frame main body 416, and only the frame side lens 417 of the frame unit 415 can be appropriately decorated to emit light. .

  In addition, in the rendering operation unit 400, a frame top lens decoration substrate 437 in the base unit 430 is disposed behind the frame top lens 418 of the frame unit 415, and a plurality of elements are mounted on the front surface of the frame top lens decoration substrate 437. By emitting the LED, the frame top lens 418 can be decorated. A flat light-shielding wall 431c projects forward from the lower side of the base unit 430 where the frame top lens decorative substrate 437 of the unit base 431 is attached to the vicinity of the rear of the lower end of the frame top lens 418. The light from the LED on the top lens decoration substrate 437 does not leak to the operation button 410 or the frame side lens 417 side, and only the frame top lens 418 of the frame unit 415 can be decorated with good light emission.

[3-4g. Overall Configuration of Second Embodiment of Production Operation Unit]
Next, the second rendering operation unit 400A, which is the second embodiment of the rendering operation unit 400, will be described in detail mainly with reference to FIGS. FIG. 64A is a front view of a second effect operation unit that is different from the effect operation units of FIGS. 48 to 63, and FIG. 64B is a right side view of the second effect operation unit. FIG. 65A is a perspective view of the second performance operation unit as viewed from the front, and FIG. 65B is a perspective view of the second performance operation unit as viewed from the back. FIG. 66 is an explanatory diagram of the second effect operation unit as viewed from the direction in which the central axis of the operation button extends. FIG. 67 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line GG in FIG. FIG. 68 is a cross-sectional view taken along line HH in FIG. 69A is a cross-sectional view taken along the line II in FIG. 64B, and FIG. 69B is an enlarged view of a portion A in FIG. FIG. 70 is an exploded perspective view of the second effect operation unit disassembled for each main member and viewed from the front. FIG. 71 is an exploded perspective view of the second effect operation unit disassembled for each main member and viewed from the rear. FIG.

  The second effect operation unit 400A can be attached to the effect operation unit attachment portion 326a of the dish unit 320 in place of the effect operation unit 400 described above. Similar to the effect operation unit 400, the second effect operation unit 400A can be pressed by the player and can present an effect image to the player. Hereinafter, in the second effect operation unit 400A, the same components as those in the effect operation unit 400 will be described with the same reference numerals.

  The second rendering operation unit 400A has a circular outer shape and a transparent central portion excluding the outer periphery, and an operation button 410 that can be pressed by the player and surrounds the outer periphery of the operation button 410. A frame-shaped frame unit 415 attached to the operation unit attachment portion 326a, a decorative substrate unit 420 disposed behind the operation button 410 and capable of illuminating and decorating the outer peripheral edge of the operation button 410 and the frame unit 415; The second base unit 450 is attached to the rear side of the frame unit 415, and the operation button 410 and the decorative board unit 420 are attached to the front surface. The second base unit 450 is visible from the player side through the operation button 410. The door frame side second effect table that can be displayed and display effect images And apparatus 460A, a buffer unit 510 which is attached to the lower surface of the second performance display device 460A door frame side, and a.

  Further, the second effect operation unit 400A has a second effect operation unit relay board 515 attached to the right side surface in front view of the door frame side second effect display device 460A and the surface of the second effect operation unit relay board 515. A relay board cover 516 attached to the right side surface in front view of the door frame side second effect display device 460A so as to cover it. The second effect operation unit relay board 515 and the relay board cover 516 are attached to the right side surface of the projector mounting member 505 in the door frame side second effect display device 460A.

  The second effect operation unit relay board 515 includes an operation button left outer decoration board 422, an operation button right outer decoration board 423, a vibration motor 424, a press detection sensor 454, a frame top lens decoration board 482, a switching drive motor 492, a projector 500, In addition, the connection between the rotation detection sensor 507 and the door body relay board of the door frame base unit 100 is relayed.

[3-4g-1. Manual operation button]
The operation buttons 410 of the second effect operation unit 400A will be described in detail mainly with reference to FIGS. FIG. 72A is an exploded perspective view of the operation buttons of the second effect operation unit as seen from the front, and FIG. 72B is an exploded perspective view of the operation buttons of the second effect operation unit as seen from the rear. FIG. The operation button 410 of the second effect operation unit 400A is formed in a circular shape whose outer shape is slightly smaller in diameter than the height in the vertical direction of the dish unit 320, and the center side excluding the outer peripheral edge is formed transparent. The operation button 410 has a transparent button lens 411 formed in a curved surface shape (a shape of a part of a substantially spherical surface) so that the outer periphery is circular and the center side bulges forward, and the outer peripheral edge of the button lens 411. An annular button frame 412 attached to the front side, and a cylindrical button base 413 attached to sandwich the outer periphery of the button lens 411 on the rear side of the button frame 412 The configuration is substantially the same as the operation button 410 of the operation unit 400.

  A specific difference is that the operation button 410 of the second effect operation unit 400A and the operation button 410 of the effect operation unit 400 are different from the pattern of the first button decoration portion 411a of the button lens 411 and the guide boss of the button base 413. The shape of the part 413c is different.

  More specifically, as shown in the figure, the first button decoration portion 411a of the operation button 410 in the second effect operation unit 400A has one vertex toward the center of the button lens 411 at a portion in contact with the inner periphery of the button frame 412. And a button lens 411 in the truss-like pattern in which a plurality of rows of triangles and a triangle having one apex toward the opposite side of the center are alternately arranged in the circumferential direction over the entire circumference. A right triangle pattern comprising a bottom side facing the center side, a side extending from both ends of the base side to the center side of the button lens 411, and a hypotenuse extending from the tip of the side to the center of the base side And a hypotenuse of the right triangle pattern, a side extending from the center of the truss-like triangle base to the center side of the button lens 411 longer than the right triangle pattern, and a tip of the side And varying isosceles triangle pattern constituted by the side extending to the tip of the hypotenuse of each triangle-shaped pattern, in which is formed.

  That is, the first button decoration portion 411a is configured by a combination of a plurality of triangles. In addition, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, each triangle which comprises the 1st button decoration part 411a has faced the direction from which each surface differs, and is formed in the polyhedron shape. Thereby, since the front surface side of the button lens 411 is formed in a smooth curved surface shape, the back surface side is formed in a polyhedral shape in the portion of the first button decoration portion 411a, so the first button decoration portion 411a. In this part, the plate thickness of the button lens 411 changes in a complicated manner, and the light passing through this part is irregularly refracted. Accordingly, at the site of the first button decoration portion 411a, a geometric pattern in which a plurality of triangles are combined can be shown to the player, and at the same time, the rear member can be made difficult to see due to irregular refraction.

  The guide boss portion 413c in the button base 413 of the second effect operation unit 400A is formed in a cylindrical shape with the rear opened. The guide boss portion 413c is inserted into the holding hole 451d of the second base unit 450, and the button shaft 452 held in the holding hole 451d of the unit base 451 in the second base unit 450 inside the cylindrical shape. Is slidably inserted. In this example, the operation button 410 is attached so as to be able to advance and retreat in the front-rear direction by the button shaft 452 of the second base unit 450 inserted from behind into the guide boss portion 413c.

[3-4g-2. Frame unit]
The frame unit 415 of the second effect operation unit 400A will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. The frame unit 415 is attached from the front side to the effect operation unit attachment portion 326a of the dish unit cover 326 in the dish unit 320 so as to surround the outer periphery from the front side of the operation button 410, and decorates the outside of the operation button 410. The frame unit 415 has an outer shape that matches the front end side of the effect operation unit attachment portion 326a.

  The frame unit 415 of the second effect operation unit 400A has the same configuration as the frame unit 415 of the effect operation unit 400, and is given the same reference numerals and will not be described in detail.

[3-4g-3. Decorative board unit]
The decorative board unit 420 of the second effect operation unit 400A will be described mainly with reference to FIG. 57, FIG. 69 to FIG. The decorative board unit 420 is attached to the front surface of the second base unit 450 below the frame unit 415, and can decorate the second button decorative portion 411b of the operation button 410 and the frame side lens 417 of the frame unit 415 with light emission. The vibration can be applied to the second effect operation unit 400A.

  The decorative substrate unit 420 includes a C-shaped substrate base 421 whose upper side is open, an operation button left outer decorative substrate 422 and an operation button right outer decorative substrate 423 attached to the front surfaces of the left and right sides of the substrate base 421, respectively. A vibration motor 424 attached to the lower front portion of the substrate base 421, and a motor cover 425 attached to the front surface of the substrate base 421 so as to cover the front side of the vibration motor 424.

  The decorative board unit 420 of the second presentation operation unit 400A has the same configuration as the decoration board unit 420 of the presentation operation unit 400, and is given the same reference numerals and detailed description thereof is omitted.

[3-4g-4. Second base unit]
The second base unit 450 of the second effect operation unit 400A will be described in detail mainly with reference to FIG. FIG. 73 is a perspective view of the second base unit of the second effect operation unit as seen from the front. The second base unit 450 of the second effect operation unit 400A has the operation button 410 attached so as to be able to advance and retreat in the front-rear direction, the door frame side second effect display device 460A is attached, and is attached to the rear side of the frame unit 415. It is what

  The second base unit 450 includes a unit base 451 attached to the rear side of the frame unit 415, and protrudes from the front surface of the unit base 451. The second base unit 450 is rearward in the four cylindrical guide boss portions 413c of the button base 413 of the operation button 410. Column-shaped button shafts 452 that are slidably inserted from each other, and the operation button springs through which the four button shafts 452 are inserted and the rear ends of the guide boss portions 413c of the operation buttons 410 are urged forward. (Not shown) and three press detection sensors 454 that are attached to the front surface of the unit base 451 and detect the three detection pieces 413d of the button base 413 in the operation buttons 410, respectively.

  The unit base 451 of the second base unit 450 includes an annular main body 451a, a cover 451b that protrudes hemispherically from the inner periphery of the main body 451a to the rear, and a direction perpendicular to the front surface of the main body 451a. A through-hole 451c that passes through the cover portion 451b in the front-rear direction with a substantially quadrangle that extends vertically when viewed, four holding holes 451d that are recessed from the front surface of the main body portion 451a to the rear, and a main body portion 451a. An upper bearing portion 451e that is recessed in a semicircular shape (U-shape) from the front to the rear at the upper portion, and a semicircular shape coaxially with the upper bearing portion 451e from the front to the rear at the lower portion of the main body portion 451a. The lower bearing portion 451f that is recessed (U-shaped) and the upper front surface of the main body portion 451a are formed on the left and right sides of the upper bearing portion 451e, and the screen unit 470 rotates. And a, a pair of rotation restricting portion 451g to regulate.

  The annular main body 451a of the unit base 451 has an inner periphery and an outer periphery that are substantially the same size as the substrate base 421 of the decorative substrate unit 420 formed in a C shape. The decorative board unit 420 is attached to the front surface of the main body 451a. The cover portion 451b is formed to have a size that can be accommodated without contacting when the screen unit 470 of the door frame side second effect display device 460A is rotatably mounted by the upper bearing portion 451e and the lower bearing portion 451f. Yes. The through hole 451c is formed in a size that allows the projector 500 of the door frame side second effect display device 460A to pass from behind.

  The four holding holes 451d of the unit base 451 are formed at positions corresponding to the four guide boss portions 413c of the button base 413 of the operation button 410 at the upper, lower, left and right corners of the front surface of the main body portion 451a. These holding holes 451d are formed so that the inner diameter is larger than the outer diameter of the guide boss portion 413c, and the guide boss portion 413c can be inserted. In these four holding holes 451d, a button shaft 452 is mounted coaxially with the central axis. The front end of the button shaft 452 attached to the holding hole 451d protrudes forward from the front surface of the main body 451a. By inserting the button shaft 452 attached to the holding hole 451d into the cylindrical guide boss portion 413c of the operation button 410, the operation button 410 is attached to be slidable in the front-rear direction via the guide boss portion 413c. Can do.

  Of the four holding holes 451d, the upper left holding hole 451d is counterclockwise with respect to the center of the unit base 451 from a center line extending vertically through the center of the unit base 451 (the center of the operation button 410). It is formed at a position rotated about 30 degrees in the direction. Of the four holding holes 451d, the upper right holding hole 451d is clockwise from the center line extending vertically through the center of the unit base 451 (the center of the operation button 410) with respect to the center of the unit base 451. It is formed at a position rotated about 47 degrees in the direction of. On the other hand, the two holding holes 451d arranged on the lower side of the four holding holes 451d are respectively formed at positions opposite to the center of the unit base 451 with respect to the upper two holding holes 451d. .

  In addition, operation button springs (not shown) are respectively inserted into the four holding holes 451d, and the front end of these operation button springs comes into contact with the rear end of the guide boss portion 413c, whereby the operation button springs are operated via the guide boss portion 413c. 410 is urged forward.

  The upper bearing portion 451e and the lower bearing portion 451f of the unit base 451 are formed in a U-shape that is open at the front and extends rearward. In the upper bearing portion 451e and the lower bearing portion 451f, the centers of the portions extending in a semicircular arc shape are coaxially located. The upper bearing portion 451e and the lower bearing portion 451f are inserted into the door frame side second effect display device 460A from the front, and the upper bearing member 480 and the lower bearing member 485 are inserted from the front side. Is attached to the front surface of the main body 451a, so that the screen unit 470 of the door frame side second effect display device 460A can be rotatably supported.

  The pair of rotation restricting portions 451g of the unit base 451 has their respective front surfaces passing through the central axis of the semicircular portion of the upper bearing portion 451e whose extension line (surface) is recessed backward in a U shape. It is formed in such a manner that it is separated in the circumferential direction by a predetermined angle about the central axis. The pair of rotation restricting portions 451g regulates the rotation range of the screen unit 470 when the stopper 475b of the operation gear member 475 in the screen unit 470 is in contact with the second effect operation unit 400A. Yes. In the present embodiment, the rotation range of the screen unit 470 is restricted to an angle range of 90 degrees by the pair of rotation restriction portions 451g.

  In addition, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, the magnet is each embed | buried in a pair of rotation control part 451g, and it contact | abuts to the rotation control part 451g by magnetizing with the iron plate attached to the stopper 475b. The stopper 475b is difficult to be separated from the rotation restricting portion 451g. Accordingly, the screen unit 470 is in the first position with the main screen 471 facing forward, or the sub-screen 472 is directed forward with the magnet in the rotation restricting portion 451g and the iron plate of the stopper 475b. The screen unit 470 can be held in any of the positions, and the movement of the screen unit 470 to be rotated by the pressing operation of the operation button 410 or the vibration by the vibration motor 424 or the like is suppressed to the door frame side. The effect image by the second effect display device 460A can be enjoyed in a good state.

  The three press detection sensors 454 are attached to the front surface of the main body 451 a of the unit base 451 at positions corresponding to the three detection pieces 413 d of the button base 413 on the operation button 410. More specifically, three pressing detection sensors 454 are left on the front surface of the main body 451a of the unit base 451, one on the lower left side of the upper left holding hole 451d and the other on the lower right side of the upper right holding hole 451d. Are respectively attached to the lower right side of the lower left holding hole 451d. The three press detection sensors 454 are attached at substantially equal intervals in the circumferential direction around the center of the unit base 451. These three press detection sensors 454 can detect the three detection pieces 413 d of the operation button 410.

[3-4g-5. Door frame side second effect display device]
The door frame side second effect display device 460A of the second effect operation unit 400A will be described in detail mainly with reference to FIGS. The door frame side second effect display device 460 </ b> A is attached to the second base unit 450, and can display the effect image to the player through the transparent portion of the operation button 410. The door frame side second effect display device 460A includes a screen unit 470 attached to the second base unit 450 so as to be rotatable about an axis extending vertically by the upper bearing portion 451e and the lower bearing portion 451f, and the second base unit 451A. An upper bearing member 480 attached to the upper front portion of the unit 450 and rotatably attached to the upper side of the screen unit 470 in cooperation with the second base unit 450, and attached to the lower front portion of the second base unit 450. And a lower bearing member 485 that rotatably attaches the lower side of the screen unit 470 in cooperation with the second base unit 450.

  Further, the door frame side second effect display device 460 </ b> A rotates the screen unit 470 and is attached to the upper part of the second base unit 450 and the cover unit 451 b of the second base unit 450. The projector 500 that is disposed and capable of projecting and displaying an effect image on the screen unit 470 from the rear, and the projector 500 are attached, and the rear surface of the unit base 451 is attached so as to cover the cover portion 451b of the second base unit 450 from the rear side. A box-shaped projector mounting member 505 that is open at the front, and is mounted so as to cover the operation gear member 475 of the screen unit 470 from above on the left side of the rotation drive unit 490 at the top of the second base unit 450. Upper cover 506 and upper part And two rotation detecting sensor 507 for detecting the rotational position of the screen unit 470 is attached to the bar 506 (rotational position), and a.

[3-4g-5a. Screen unit]
The screen unit 470 of the door frame side second effect display device 460A will be described in detail with reference mainly to FIGS. The screen unit 470 of the door frame side second effect display device 460A is attached to the second base unit 450 so as to be rotatable about the axis extending vertically, and the effect image is projected from the projector 500. The effect image can be displayed (projected) so as to be visible from the player.

  The screen unit 470 has a semi-cylindrical main screen 471 that is milky white and translucent, and a disc shape with one end of the main screen 471 in the axial direction as a part of the outer periphery. A sub-screen 472 that is curved so as to bulge outward in the direction, milky white and translucent, and protrudes in a cylindrical shape from the axial center of both ends of the main screen 471 outward in the direction perpendicular to the axis. The upper shaft member 473 and the lower shaft member 474, the working gear member 475 which is attached to the tip of the upper shaft member 473 and has gear teeth 475a formed over substantially the outer circumference, and the sub-screen 472. A transparent sub-screen decoration member 476 (see FIG. 74, FIG. 75, etc.) formed in a relief shape imitating a predetermined character (skull), and a sub-screen A sub-screen decoration board 477 (see FIG. 75 and the like) on which a plurality of LEDs 477a are mounted on the surface facing the sub-screen 472 attached to the back side of the sub-screen 472, and the sub-screen 472 on the opposite side of the main screen 471 A semicircular arc-shaped peripheral decoration member 478 that extends short from the end of the main screen 471 toward the central axis of the main screen 471.

  The semi-cylindrical main screen 471 of the screen unit 470 has a radius smaller than the inner diameter of the annular main body 451a of the unit base 451 of the second base unit 450. The main screen 471 has an axial length that is approximately 4/3 times the semi-cylindrical radius. The main screen 471 is decorated so that both ends in the axial direction are edged by the peripheral decorative portion 472a of the sub screen 472 and the peripheral decorative member 478.

  The sub-screen 472 is formed in a circular shape whose outer shape matches the radius of the semi-cylindrical main screen 471 when viewed from the direction in which the central axis extends (see FIG. 74B). . The sub-screen 472 is formed in an annular shape with a predetermined width from the outer periphery to the center side, and includes a peripheral decorative portion 472a in which a plurality of quadrangular pyramid-shaped irregularities are arranged in the circumferential direction, and the inner side of the peripheral decorative portion 472a is closed. And a curved screen portion 472b. The peripheral decorative portion 472a of the sub screen 472 is formed in a truncated cone shape so that the inner peripheral side protrudes in a direction away from the main screen 471. The screen portion 472 b bulges in a spherical shape having a radius larger than the radius of the semi-cylindrical main screen 471 in a direction away from the main screen 471. A through-hole is formed in the screen portion 472b of the sub-screen 472, and a sub-screen decoration member 476 is attached so as to close the hole.

  The upper shaft member 473 and the lower shaft member 474 are inserted from the front into the upper bearing portion 451e and the lower bearing portion 451f of the unit base 451 in the second base unit 450, respectively, and are rotatably mounted.

  The actuating gear member 475 is engaged with the second transmission gear 495 of the rotation drive unit 490 and protrudes outward from one of the circumferential ends of the gear teeth 475a and the gear teeth 475a. And a detecting piece 475c protruding in a flat plate shape from the opposite side to the stopper 475b at the circumferential end of the gear tooth 475a. The stopper 475b of the operating gear member 475 is located in the recess 481a of the upper bearing member 480 that is recessed in an arc shape with the axis of the upper shaft member 473 as the center in the state assembled to the second rendering operation unit 400A. The rotation range of the screen unit 470 is restricted by coming into contact with the pair of rotation restricting portions 451g of the unit base 451 in the second base unit 450 located at both ends in the recess 481a.

  Although not shown in detail, an iron plate is attached to a portion of the stopper 475b that comes into contact with the rotation restricting portion 451g, and this iron plate can be magnetically attached to a magnet embedded in the rotation restricting portion 451g. It is like that.

  The screen unit 470 can rotate between a first position with the main screen 471 facing forward and a second position with the sub screen 472 facing forward. The detection piece 475c is detected by a rotation detection sensor 507 attached to the upper cover 506.

  The sub screen decoration member 476 is attached to the screen portion 472 b in the sub screen 472. The sub-screen decoration member 476 is formed in a relief shape imitating a skull with a transparent member, and the thickness of the sub-screen decoration member 476 is changed in a complicated manner. It has become difficult. In addition, although detailed illustration is abbreviate | omitted, the character of "PUSH" is formed in the relief which imitated the sub screen decoration member 476 in the shape of a skull.

  The sub-screen decorative substrate 477 is attached to the back side of the sub-screen 472 so that a gap is formed between the sub-screen 472 and a plurality of LEDs 477a on the front side (side facing the sub-screen 472). Has been implemented. The sub-screen decoration substrate 477 has an outer shape smaller than that of the sub-screen decoration member 476 and has a white surface. By causing the LED 477a of the sub-screen decoration substrate 477 to emit light, the sub-screen decoration member 476 and the sub-screen 472 can be decorated with light emission. More specifically, the sub-screen decoration substrate 477 emits the LED 477a so that the “eye” portion of the skull and the “PUSH” character portion can be strongly illuminated.

  In addition, the sub-screen decorative substrate 477 is disposed relatively close to the sub-screen 472, and does not include a member that diffuses light between the sub-screen decoration 477 and the LED 477a. The player can recognize the point light source of the LED 477a. Further, the sub-screen decorative substrate 477 can block light from the projector 500. Therefore, the projector 500 can project the shadow of the sub-screen decoration substrate 477 on the sub-screen 472.

  The peripheral decorative member 478 is formed in the same shape as a part of the peripheral decorative portion 472a of the sub-screen 472, and a plurality of quadrangular pyramid irregularities are arranged in the circumferential direction of the arc as in the peripheral decorative portion 472a. .

[3-4g-5b. Upper bearing member and lower bearing member]
The upper bearing member 480 and the lower bearing member 485 of the door frame side second effect display device 460A will be described in detail mainly with reference to FIGS. The upper bearing member 480 and the lower bearing member 485 are configured to close the front side of the upper bearing portion 451e and the lower bearing portion 451f that are opened forward in the unit base 451 of the second base unit 450. It is attached to the front surface of 451a. Further, the upper bearing member 480 and the lower bearing member 485 are in a state where the upper shaft member 473 and the lower shaft member 474 of the screen unit 470 are respectively inserted from the front into the upper bearing portion 451e and the lower bearing portion 451f of the unit base 451. By attaching to the front surface of the unit base 451, the upper shaft member 473 and the lower shaft member 474 can be rotatably attached to the second base unit 450.

  The upper bearing member 480 includes a bearing member 481 attached to the upper portion of the body portion 451a of the unit base 451 of the second base unit 450 so as to close the front side of the upper bearing portion 451e whose front side is open, and a bearing member And a frame top lens decoration substrate 482 attached to the upper front surface of 481. The bearing member 481 has a recess 481a that is recessed in an arc shape from the rear surface to the front so that the center in the left-right direction is deepest. The concave portion 481a of the bearing member 481 in the upper bearing member 480 is recessed in an arc shape centering on the axis of the upper shaft member 473 of the screen unit 470 in the state assembled to the second rendering operation unit 400A. The stopper 475b of the operating gear member 475 in the unit 470 is inserted and disposed, and a pair of rotation restricting portions 451g of the unit base 451 are located at both ends of the arc of the recess 481a. Due to the concave portion 481a that is recessed in an arc shape, the stopper 475b of the operating gear member 475 can be favorably rotated between the pair of rotation restricting portions 451g.

  The frame top lens decoration substrate 482 of the upper bearing member 480 has a plurality of LEDs mounted on the front surface side, and is positioned behind the frame top lens 418 of the frame unit 415 in a state assembled to the second effect operation unit 400A. ing. Thus, the frame top lens 418 can be decorated with light emission by causing the LED of the frame top lens decoration substrate 482 to emit light.

  The lower bearing member 485 is formed in a substantially flat plate shape, and is attached to the front surface of the main body portion 451a of the unit base 451 of the second base unit 450 so as to close the front of the lower bearing portion 451f. The lower shaft member 474 is attached to the front surface of the unit base 451 in a state where the lower shaft member 474 of the screen unit 470 is inserted into the lower bearing portion 451f of the unit base 451 in the second base unit 450. Can be mounted rotatably.

[3-4g-5c. Rotation drive unit]
The rotation drive unit 490 of the door frame side second effect display device 460A will be described in detail mainly with reference to FIGS. The rotation drive unit 490 is attached to the upper surface of the unit base 451 of the second base unit 450 and can drive the screen unit 470 to rotate. The rotation drive unit 490 includes a unit case 491 attached to the upper surface of the unit base 451 and having a hollow inside. A spur gear-like drive gear (not shown) fixed to the rotation shaft of the switching drive motor, and a spur gear-shaped first gear meshed with the drive gear and rotatably mounted in the unit case 491. The transmission gear (not shown) meshes with the first transmission gear and can mesh with the gear teeth 475a of the operating gear member 475 in the screen unit 470, and is rotatably mounted in the unit case 491. A second transmission gear 495 having a spur gear shape.

  In the state where the rotation drive unit 490 is assembled to the second effect operation unit 400A, the second transmission gear 495 meshes with the gear teeth 475a of the operation gear member 475 in the screen unit 470. The rotation drive unit 490 rotates the switching drive motor 492 so that the screen unit 470 extends forward and backward through the drive gear, the first transmission gear, the second transmission gear 495, and the gear teeth 475a. It can be rotated.

[3-4g-5d. projector]
The projector 500 of the door frame side second effect display device 460A will be described in detail mainly with reference to FIGS. The projector 500 is disposed in a hemispherical cover portion 451 b of the unit base 451 in the second base unit 450, and is attached to the rear side of the unit base 451 through a projector attachment member 505. The projector 500 can project and display the effect image on the main screen 471 or the sub screen 472 by irradiating the effect image toward the main screen 471 or the sub screen 472 of the screen unit 470.

  The projector 500 includes a cubic projector main body 501 attached to the projector attachment member 505, and a lens unit 502 that projects forward from the projector main body 501 in a cylindrical shape and irradiates an effect image forward from the front end.

  In the projector 500, the rear portion of the projector main body 501 is attached to the projector attachment member 505, and the lens portion 502 and the projector main body 501 are disposed in the cover portion 451b through the through hole 451c of the unit base 451 from the rear side. Installed as follows.

  The projector 500 can project an effect image over substantially the front surface of the main screen 471 and the sub screen 472 of the screen unit 470, and can project and display still images and moving images as the effect image. The projector 500 is a commercially available liquid crystal projector, and has an autofocus function.

[3-4g-5e. Projector mounting member]
The projector mounting member 505 of the door frame side second effect display device 460A will be described in detail with reference mainly to FIGS. The projector mounting member 505 is formed in a box shape with the front opened, and the projector 500 is mounted inside and mounted on the rear side of the unit base 451 of the second base unit 450. The projector attachment member 505 can be attached to the rear side of the unit base 451 of the second base unit 450, thereby covering the cover portion 451 b of the unit base 451 and the rear side of the projector 500.

  The projector mounting member 505 has a bottom wall extending in the horizontal direction and a rear wall extending in the vertical direction, so that the projector 500 can be mounted in an inclined state so as to coincide with the inclination of the operation button 410. . A plurality of slits 505a penetrating in the front-rear direction are formed on the rear wall of the projector mounting member 505, and heat released from the projector 500 can be discharged to the outside through the slits 505a.

  A second rendering operation unit relay board 515 and a relay board cover 516 are attached to the right side surface of the projector mounting member 505 in front view.

[3-4g-5f. Upper cover and rotation detection sensor]
The upper cover 506 and the rotation detection sensor 507 of the door frame side second effect display device 460A will be described in detail mainly with reference to FIGS. The upper cover 506 is attached to the upper surface of the main body 451a of the unit base 451 in the second base unit 450 so as to cover the upper part of the operating gear member 475 of the screen unit 470. The rotation detection sensors 507 are for detecting the rotational position of the screen unit 470, and are attached to the lower surface of the upper cover 506 in a state of being separated from each other.

  Although not shown in detail, the two rotation detection sensors 507 are attached at positions that are separated from each other by a rotation angle of 90 degrees in the circumferential direction around the rotation axis of the screen unit 470. The detection piece 475c of the member 475 can be detected. Specifically, the two rotation detection sensors 507 are a detection piece 475c when the main screen 471 of the screen unit 470 is facing forward and a second position where the sub screen 472 is facing forward. The time detection piece 475c can be detected respectively. Based on the detection signal of the detection piece 475c by these two rotation detection sensors 507, the rotation drive of the switching drive motor 492 of the rotation drive unit 490 is controlled.

[3-4g-6. Buffer unit]
The buffer unit 510 of the second effect operation unit 400A will be described in detail mainly with reference to FIGS. The buffer unit 510 is attached to the lower surface of the door frame side second effect display device 460A, and reduces the impact when the second effect operation unit 400A is hit from above, so that the dish unit cover in the dish unit 320 is provided. 326 is transmitted to the bottom plate portion 326i.

  The buffer unit 510 is in contact with an elastically deformable flat plate-shaped buffer member 511 whose upper surface is in contact with the lower surface of the projector mounting member 505 in the door frame side second effect display device 460A, and the lower surface of the buffer member 511. And a buffer base 512 that is mounted so as to be relatively close to the lower surface of the projector mounting member 505.

  The buffer base 512 of the buffer unit 510 has a flat plate-like main body portion 512a that comes into contact with the lower surface of the buffer member 511, and leg pieces that protrude downward from the left and right ends of the main body portion 512a when viewed from the front and extend in the front-rear direction. 512b. The leg piece portion 512 b of the buffer base 512 is in contact with the upper surface of the bottom plate portion 326 i of the plate unit cover 326 in the plate unit 320 in a state assembled to the door frame 3.

  In this buffer unit 510, when the operation button 410 or the frame unit 415 is strongly pressed or hit, the projector mounting member 505 mounted on the base unit 430 compresses the buffer member 511 in the buffer unit 510. Move downwards. The shock is absorbed by compressing the buffer member 511. When the projector mounting member 505 further moves downward, the lower surface of the projector mounting member 505 contacts the upper surface side of the main body portion 512a of the buffer base 512. Since the main body portion 512a has a gap formed between the left and right leg pieces 512b and the upper surface of the bottom plate portion 326i of the dish unit cover 326, the projector mounting member is in contact with the upper surface side of the main body portion 512a. When 505 moves further downward, the flat plate-like main body portion 512a is bent, and the impact can be absorbed by the bending of the main body portion 512a. Further, when the projector mounting member 505 moves downward, the lower surface of the main body portion 512a bent downward contacts the upper surface of the bottom plate portion 326i of the dish unit cover 326, and further bending of the main body portion 512a is restricted. The impact is transmitted to the dish unit cover 326. In this way, when the operation button 410 or the frame unit 415 is strongly hit from above, the impact can be absorbed in multiple stages, and the mounting portion 416e of the frame unit 415 and the effect operation unit mounting portion of the dish unit cover 326 are absorbed. It is possible to prevent an undue force from acting on 326a and the like and to prevent them from being damaged.

[3-4g-7. Effects of the second stage operation unit]
The operational effects of the second performance operation unit 400A will be described in detail mainly with reference to FIGS. FIG. 74A is an explanatory view of the second effect operation unit as viewed from the direction in which the central axis of the operation button extends with the main screen of the screen unit facing forward, and FIG. 74B is a sub view of the screen unit. It is explanatory drawing which looked at the 2nd production operation unit from the direction where the central axis of the operation button has extended in the state which turned the screen ahead. 75 (a) is a cross-sectional view taken along line JJ in FIG. 74 (a), and FIG. 75 (b) is a cross-sectional view taken along line KK in FIG. 74 (b). FIG. 76 (a) shows the second rendering operation unit with the main screen facing forward, as viewed from the direction in which the central axis of the operation button extends, and is hidden by the first button decoration portion, button frame, etc. of the operation button. It is explanatory drawing which shows the site | part which is going to be shown, (b) shows the site | part which is going to hide by the 1st button decoration part of an operation button, a button frame, etc. in sectional drawing of the 2nd production operation unit of the state of (a). It is explanatory drawing. FIG. 77 (a) shows the second rendering operation unit viewed from the direction in which the central axis of the operation button extends with the sub-screen facing forward, and is hidden by the first button decoration portion, button frame, etc. of the operation button. It is explanatory drawing which shows the site | part which is going to be shown, (b) shows the site | part which is going to hide by the 1st button decoration part of an operation button, a button frame, etc. in sectional drawing of the 2nd production operation unit of the state of (a). It is explanatory drawing.

  The second effect operation unit 400A of the present embodiment changes the decoration in the operation button 410 or changes the operation button 410 according to the game state that changes when the game ball is driven into the game area 5a of the game board 5. The effect image can be displayed in 410 and the player can be entertained, and the player can be operated by operating the operation button 410 so that the player can participate in the effect presented to the player. is there.

  The second rendering operation unit 400 </ b> A has an overall height substantially the same as the height of the lower portion of the through-hole 111 of the door frame base 110 in the door frame base unit 100 of the door frame 3. The second presentation operation unit 400 </ b> A has a full width slightly larger than 1/3 of the full width of the door frame 3. The second effect operation unit 400A is arranged at the center in the left-right direction below the game area 5a (the through hole 111 of the door frame base 110) in the front view.

  In the second effect operation unit 400A, the upper part of the frame main body 416 of the frame unit 415 is attached to the effect operation unit attachment portion 326a of the dish unit cover 326 in the dish unit 320. The second performance operation unit 400 </ b> A is attached to the dish unit 320 between the lower end of the leg piece part 512 b of the buffer base 512 of the buffer unit 510 and the upper surface of the bottom plate part 326 i of the dish unit cover 326 of the dish unit 320. In addition, a gap is formed. That is, the second rendering operation unit 400A is attached only to the upper part with respect to the dish unit 320, and is attached in a suspended state.

  Further, in the second effect operation unit 400A, the front surface of the frame unit 415 (the surface formed by the inner periphery of the front end of the central opening 416a of the frame body 416) is parallel to the inclined surface of the front end opening of the effect operation unit attachment portion 326a. It is installed to become. Thereby, in the second effect operation unit 400A, the central axis CL (see FIG. 67) of the transparent operation button 410 bulging forward in a curved surface shape (a part of a substantially spherical shape) is a vertical line. It is inclined at an angle of 63 degrees to move upward as it goes forward. As a result, when a player sits in front of the pachinko machine 1 in order to play a game using the pachinko machine 1, the head of the player is placed above the dish unit 320 (second effect operation unit 400A). Since the game board 5 is located in front of the center of the game area 5a, the central axis CL of the operation button 410 passes near the head of the player. Therefore, when the player drops his / her line of sight from the game area 5a to the second effect operation unit 400A (operation button 410), the operation button 410 is as possible as the front view (projection view from a direction parallel to the central axis CL). Thus, the operation button 410, the door frame side second effect display device 460A in the operation button 410, and the like can be visually recognized in a good state.

  In the second effect operation unit 400A, the button shafts 452 held in the four holding holes 451d of the unit base 451 in the second base unit 450 are slid on the four cylindrical guide boss portions 413c of the operation buttons 410, respectively. It is movably inserted and is urged forward by an operation button spring (not shown). In a normal state (a state where the operation button 410 is not pressed), the second effect operation unit 400A causes the front end of the flange portion 413b of the button base 413 of the operation button 410 to be in the frame unit 415 by the urging force of the operation button spring. The frame main body 416 is in contact with a portion in the vicinity of the central opening 416a on the rear surface.

  In the normal state, the second effect operation unit 400A has a central side (center axis CL side) from the vicinity of the inner periphery of the button frame 412 of the operation button 410 to the front from the central opening 416a of the frame body 416 of the frame unit 415. It protrudes. In other words, in the transparent button lens 411 that bulges forward in a curved surface shape (substantially spherical shape) in the operation button 410, a portion that protrudes forward from the inner periphery (inside) of the button frame 412 is formed. The frame unit 415 protrudes forward from the central opening 416a of the frame body 416 (see FIG. 67 and the like).

  Incidentally, in the present embodiment, the diameter of the central opening 416a of the frame main body 416 in the frame unit 415 is about 15 cm, and the button lens 411 (the front end) with respect to the central axis CL direction of the operation button 410 is the frame unit. It protrudes about 4 cm forward from the front surface of 415.

  In a normal state, when the player presses the operation button 410 of the second effect operation unit 400A, the operation button 410 moves rearward along the central axis CL against the urging force of the operation button spring. When the rear end of the operation button 410 comes into contact with the front surface of the main body 451a of the unit base 451 of the second base unit 450, the backward movement is restricted and the backward movement of the operation button 410 is stopped. When the player presses the operation button 410, the button lens 411 bulging forward in a curved surface shape (substantially spherical shape) is pressed.

  The operation button 410 has a very large outer diameter compared to the operation buttons for production provided in the conventional pachinko machine, so the periphery of the button lens 411 away from the center is pressed. There is a high possibility of being. More specifically, while the operation buttons for effects in the conventional pachinko machine are attached so that the central axis extends substantially parallel to the vertical line, the operation of the second effect operation unit 400A of the present embodiment is performed. Since the button 410 is attached with the central axis CL inclined with respect to the vertical line, when the player presses the operation button 410 from above like the conventional pachinko machine, the button 410 is separated from the central axis CL of the operation button 410. The part will be pressed (see FIG. 61).

  By the way, the operation buttons for performance in the conventional pachinko machine are formed with a flat surface on which the player presses, so when the operation button is enlarged with the flat part being pressed When pressing the part off the center of the operation button, the surface to be pressed is tilted so that the pressed part is retracted first, and the operation button cannot be receded straight, There is a possibility that the pressing operation cannot be performed.

  On the other hand, the operation button 410 of the second effect operation unit 400A of the present embodiment has a curved surface shape (a part of a substantially spherical surface) in which a portion (button lens 411) pressed by the player bulges forward. Therefore, when a pressing operation is performed at a position away from the center of the operation button 410, the force is distributed over the entire operation button 410, making it difficult for the operation button 410 to tilt, and the operation button 410 moves straight back. can do. Therefore, no matter which position on the front side of the operation button 410 is pressed, the operation button 410 can be smoothly retracted without tilting, so that the pressing operation can be reliably detected and the operation button 410 is pressed. The operation to operate can be fully enjoyed.

  Further, the second effect operation unit 400A has the vibration motor 424 attached to the lower front surface of the substrate base 421 in the decorative substrate unit 420, and as described above, the second effect operation unit 400A is suspended. Since only the upper part is attached to the production operation unit attachment part 326a of the dish unit cover 326, when vibration is generated by rotating the weight 424a by the vibration motor 424, vibration is generated at a part farthest from the attached part. As a result, the entire second performance operation unit 400A can be vibrated greatly (strongly), and vibrations can be transmitted to the player who is touching the second performance operation unit 400A. Further, since the vibration motor 424 is disposed immediately below the position where the player can relatively press the button (near the upper part of the operation button 410), strong vibration is applied to the player who presses the operation button 410. Can be transmitted, and the player can be surprised and entertained.

  Furthermore, the second effect operation unit 400A is attached to the dish unit cover 326 in a suspended state, and the projector mounting member 505 of the door frame side second effect display device 460A and the bottom plate of the dish unit cover 326. A buffer unit 510 is disposed between the upper surface of the portion 326i. The buffer unit 510 includes an elastically deformable buffer member 511, and a gap is formed between the main body portion 512 a with which the buffer member 511 is in contact with the upper surface and the bottom plate portion 326 i of the dish unit cover 326. Therefore, when the operation button 410 or the frame unit 415 is strongly pressed or struck down, the impact is caused in multiple stages by elastic deformation (compression) of the buffer member 511 or bending of the main body 512a of the buffer base 512. Can be absorbed, and it can be avoided that an excessive force acts on the mounting portion 416e of the frame unit 415, the rendering operation unit mounting portion 326a of the dish unit cover 326, etc., and the second rendering operation unit 400A or the like is damaged. Can be prevented. Therefore, even if the operation button 410 or the frame unit 415 is pressed or hit with a strong force when the player is presented with an effect of pressing the operation button 410 of the second effect operation unit 400A, the operation is not performed. Since the button 410, the second performance operation unit 400A, and the like are not damaged, it is possible to avoid the interruption of the game due to the damage, to suppress the lowering of the player's interest, and to make the damage difficult. An increase in the burden on the game hall side can be suppressed.

  In addition, since the button lens 411 of the operation button 410 to be pressed by the player is formed in a curved surface shape projecting forward (a part of the shape of a substantially spherical surface), compared with a flat plate shape. In addition to high strength and rigidity, even if it is strongly struck, the impact can be distributed over the entire button lens 411, making it difficult to break.

  In the second effect operation unit 400A, since the button lens 411, the frame side lens 417, and the frame top lens 418 are made of transparent members, the first button decoration portion formed on the back side thereof. The decoration by unevenness, such as 411a and the 2nd button decoration part 411b, can be visually recognized from the front side (player side) (refer FIG. 63). In addition, in the part where the uneven decoration is formed, the light is refracted complicatedly because the plate thickness is changed, so that the rear side is difficult to see through the part where the uneven decoration is formed. .

  Since the second effect operation unit 400A includes the first button decoration portion 411a extending from the inner periphery of the button frame 412 to the center side of the button lens 411 of the operation button 410, a plurality of the first button decoration portions 411a are provided. It is possible to make it difficult to see the rear at the outer peripheral portion of the portion that is the inside of the button lens 411 by the uneven decoration combined with the triangle. Behind the portion where the first button decoration portion 411a is formed (backward in the direction of the central axis CL), the inner peripheral surface of the body portion 413a of the button base 413 of the operation button 410 and the door frame side second effect display device A gap between the outer periphery of the screen unit 470 of 460A is located, but the first button decoration portion 411a located in front of the gap from the front side (player side) to the outside or rear side of the screen unit 470 This member can be made difficult to see. Thereby, even if the operation button 410 capable of being pressed is provided with the door frame side second effect display device 460A, it is possible to prevent the appearance of the operation button 410 from deteriorating. It is possible to prevent discomfort and to arrange the door frame side second effect display device 460A in the transparent operation button 410 without any problem, and to improve the appearance of the operation button 410.

  More specifically, the second effect operation unit 400A includes the first button decoration part 411a, the second button decoration part 411b, and the button frame 412 of the button lens 411 in the operation button 410, and the second effect display unit 460A. The second base unit 450, the upper shaft member 473, the lower shaft member 474, and the like that are on the rear side (back side) outside the outer periphery of the main screen 471, the sub screen 472, etc. from the player side through the transparent button lens 411. It is formed so that it cannot be seen. Specifically, in the first position with the main screen 471 of the screen unit 470 facing forward, the top and bottom outside of the main screen 471, the left outside of the peripheral decorative portion 472a of the sub screen 472, and the right of the peripheral decorative member 478 The outer part (the cross hatched part surrounded by the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 76) is hidden from the player side.

  On the other hand, in the second position with the sub-screen 472 of the screen unit 470 facing forward, the outer portion of the annular peripheral decorative portion 472a of the sub-screen 472 (the cross-hatched portion surrounded by the one-dot chain line in FIG. 76). ) Is hidden from the player side. As described above, since the operation button 410 includes the first button decoration portion 411a, the second button decoration portion 411b, the button frame 412, and the like, it is difficult to see the outside and the back side of the main screen 471 and the sub screen 472. It is possible to hide, and the appearance of the operation button 410 and by extension, the second performance operation unit 400A as a whole can be improved.

  In the first position where the main screen 471 is facing forward, the first button decoration portion 411a, the second button decoration portion 411b of the button lens 411, the button frame 412 and the like, the screen portion 472b of the sub screen 472. In addition, the sub-screen decoration member 476, the upper shaft member 473, and the lower shaft member 474 are difficult to see (see FIG. 76). This makes it difficult for the player to notice the presence of the sub-screen 472, the main screen 471 being rotatable, etc., so that when the screen unit 470 is rotated to switch from the main screen 471 to the sub-screen 472, A movement exceeding the player's expectation is performed in the button 410, so that a strong impact can be given to the player.

  Further, in the second position where the sub-screen 472 faces forward, the upper shaft member 473 and the lower shaft are moved by the first button decoration portion 411a, the second button decoration portion 411b, the button frame 412 and the like of the button lens 411. The member 474 is difficult to see (see FIG. 77). This makes it difficult for the player to notice that the sub-screen 472 (sub-screen decoration member 476) can rotate, so that the impact when the sub-screen 472 (screen unit 470) is rotated can be increased. The player can be entertained.

  Further, the second effect operation unit 400A has a center side from the inner periphery of the button frame 412 in the button lens 411 that can visually recognize the door frame side second effect display device 460A disposed on the rear side of the operation button 410. The door frame side second effect display that is provided with a polyhedral first button decoration portion 411a that is a combination of a plurality of triangular surfaces within a predetermined width range and that is disposed on the inner rear side of the operation button 410. The device 460A includes a peripheral decoration portion 472a of a sub-screen 472 in which a plurality of square weights are arranged, and a peripheral decoration member 478. Thereby, the decoration (first button decoration part 411a) made of a triangle arranged on the front side and the decoration made of a quadrangle arranged on the rear side (the peripheral decoration part 472a and the peripheral decoration member 478) overlap each other so as to intersect. As a result, the player can show a complicated geometric pattern to the player, improve the appearance, and suppress a decrease in the interest of the player.

  Further, as described above, the first button decoration part 411a mainly composed of a triangle, the peripheral decoration part 472a mainly composed of a quadrangle, and the peripheral decoration member 478 are separated from each other in the front-rear direction. As the position moves, the overlapping state changes, so that the geometric patterns that appear to overlap can be changed and the moving decoration can be shown to the player, and the three-dimensional decoration with a depth can be displayed to the player. Can be shown to the player and entertain the player.

  Further, in the door frame side second effect display device 460A disposed on the inner rear side of the operation button 410, the screen unit 470 is rotated by driving the switching drive motor 492 so that the main screen 471 is directed forward, or the sub screen. 472 can be directed forward, and the decoration composed of a plurality of squares can be changed. More specifically, in the state where the main screen 471 is directed forward, as shown in FIG. 74 (a), the peripheral decorative portion 472a and the peripheral decorative member 478 are separated from each other in the horizontal direction and extend vertically. A geometric pattern decoration in which the decoration composed of a plurality of square pyramids arranged in a row vertically intersects the decoration composed of a plurality of triangles arranged in a ring shape of the first button decoration portion 411a of the button lens 411. Can be shown to the player. On the other hand, in the state where the sub-screen 472 is directed forward, as shown in FIG. 74 (b), the peripheral decoration part 472a is in an annularly extending state, and the decoration is composed of a plurality of square weights arranged in an annular shape. However, it is possible to show the player the decoration of the geometric pattern that overlaps the decoration made of a plurality of triangles arranged in a ring shape of the first button decoration portion 411a in the button lens 411. Accordingly, by rotating the screen unit 470, the decoration (physical decoration) of the operation button 410 can be changed. Therefore, the player's interest can be attracted to the operation button 410 by the decoration change, The change can cause the player to suggest the arrival of a chance, etc., and the player can be entertained to suppress a decrease in interest.

  Further, the second effect operation unit 400A has a screen (a main screen 471 and a sub screen 472) that can be switched on the door frame side second effect display device 460A provided in the operation button 410. Since the unit 470 and the projector 500 that projects and displays the effect image on the screen unit 470 are provided, an effect image completely different from the display of the effect image by the liquid crystal display device can be displayed, which has a strong impact on the player. You can entertain and entertain. More specifically, the screen unit 470 includes a semi-cylindrical main screen 471 and a sub-screen 472 having a disc-shaped relief-shaped sub-screen decoration member 476 in the center, and the center of the upper shaft member 473 and the lower shaft member 474. A rotation angle of 90 degrees around the axis is provided in the circumferential direction.

  In the door frame side second effect display device 460A, in the first position with the main screen 471 of the screen unit 470 facing forward, the semi-cylindrical center axis is positioned so as to extend in the left-right direction, When viewed from the front, it looks like a quadrangle (rectangle) extending vertically (see FIG. 74 (a)). When the effect image is irradiated forward from the projector 500 disposed behind the main screen 471, the effect image is projected on the rear surface of the main screen 471 (see FIG. 75A), and is translucent milky white. The effect image projected from the front side can be viewed through the main screen 471. Since the main screen 471 is formed in a semi-cylindrical shape with a smooth surface, the effect image is curved in a semi-cylindrical shape. Accordingly, the display screen of the general liquid crystal display device is flat, whereas the display screen of the main screen 471 is curved in a semi-cylindrical shape. It can be recognized that it is different from the above, and the player can be surprised, the player can be noticed on the main screen 471, and the entertainment image projected and displayed on the main screen 471 can be enjoyed be able to.

  On the other hand, when the sub-screen 472 of the screen unit 470 is in the second position, the disc-shaped central axis substantially coincides with the central axis of the operation button 410, and the circular operation button 410 is viewed from the front. A sub-screen decoration member 476 that imitates a skull appears in the center (see FIG. 74 (b)). In this state, when the effect image is irradiated forward from the projector 500 arranged at the rear, the effect image is projected on the rear surface of the sub-screen 472. By the way, a flat and non-transparent sub-screen decoration substrate 477 is attached to the rear side of the sub-screen 472, so that the effect image (light) emitted from the projector 500 is applied to the sub-screen decoration substrate 477. As a result, the shadow of the sub-screen decoration substrate 477 is projected onto the center of the rear surface of the sub-screen 472 (see FIG. 75B). Therefore, on the sub-screen 472, the effect image from the projector 500 is projected and displayed on the outer peripheral portion excluding the central portion on which the shadow of the sub-screen decorative substrate 477 is projected. At this time, if the LED 477a mounted on the front surface of the sub-screen decoration board 477 is caused to emit light, the central portion of the sub-screen 472 can be illuminated and decorated by the light, and the sub-screen provided in the center of the sub-screen 472 is provided. The screen decoration member 476 can be decorated with light emission. Further, by causing the LED 477a of the sub-screen decoration board 477 to emit light, the shadow of the sub-screen decoration board 477 projected onto the rear surface of the sub-screen 472 by the light from the projector 500 can be made difficult to see. The entire side can be brightly decorated.

  The door frame side second effect display device 460A causes the LED 477a of the sub-screen decoration board 477 to emit light while the sub-screen 472 of the screen unit 470 is directed forward, and produces an effect image (moving image) forward from the projector 500. When irradiated, an effect image is displayed on a portion of the sub-screen 472 where the shadow of the sub-screen decoration substrate 477 is not projected, that is, on a portion outside the sub-screen decoration member 476 made of a decoration imitating a skull. The sub-screen decoration member 476 that is the inside of the sub-screen is decorated with light emission by the LED 477a of the sub-screen decoration substrate 477. In this state, the outer side of the light emitting decoration of the fixed sub-screen decoration member 476 is decorated with the effect image (moving image), and the decoration effect different from the light emitting decoration of the decoration member in the past pachinko machine is given. The player can be shown to the player, and a strong impact can be given to the player. At the same time, the player can be strongly focused on the sub-screen 472. In this state, the light of the LED 477a shines brighter (with high brightness) than the brightness of the effect image inside the effect image, and thus a partially high-brightness effect image that cannot be achieved by a conventional liquid crystal display device. Can be displayed, the player's interest can be strongly attracted, and an effect image that makes the player more enjoyable can be displayed.

  In this way, the second effect operation unit 400A includes the first button decoration portion 411a of the operation button 410 and the decoration (the peripheral decoration portion 472a and the peripheral decoration member 478) of the screen unit 470 in the door frame side second effect display device 460A. Therefore, the player can show a decoration with movement and a three-dimensional feeling to the player, so that the player's interest can be strongly attracted and the pachinko machine 1 with high appeal can be obtained.

  Further, the second effect operation unit 400A can irradiate light such as an effect image to the front of the sub-screen decorative board 477 having the LED 477a mounted on the front surface behind the operation button 410 (inside the button frame 412). The door frame side second effect display device 460A having the projector 500 is provided, and the inside of the operation button 410 can be satisfactorily decorated with the door frame side second effect display device 460A.

  In addition, the operation button left outer decorative substrate 422 in the decorative substrate unit 420 is located behind the second button decorative portion 411b facing the frame opening 412a of the button frame 412 located near the outer periphery of the second effect operation unit 400A and the operation button 410. The first LED 422a and the first LED 423a of the operation button right outer decoration board 423 are arranged, and the six second button decoration portions 411b of the operation button 410 are illuminated and decorated by causing the first LEDs 422a and 423a to emit light. be able to. As shown in FIG. 68, the first LED 422a of the operation button left outer decorative board 422 and the first LED 423a of the operation button right outer decorative board 423 include a cylindrical main body 413a in the button base 413 of the operation button 410 and a frame unit. 415 is located between the cylindrical inner cylinder portion 416d of the frame main body 416, and the light from the first LEDs 422a and 423a does not leak to the inside of the main body portion 413a or the outer side of the inner cylinder portion 416d. Only the second button decoration portion 411b of the button 410 can be appropriately decorated for light emission.

  Further, the second effect operation unit 400A is arranged on the rear side of the frame side lens 417 facing the six outer peripheral openings 416b of the frame body 416 in the frame unit 415, and the second LED 422b of the operation button left outer decorative board 422 and the operation button right outer The second LED 423b of the decorative substrate 423 is disposed, and the frame side lens 417 can be illuminated and decorated by causing the second LEDs 422b and 423b to emit light. The second LED 422b of the operation button left outer decorative board 422 and the second LED 423b of the operation button right outer decorative board 423 are disposed between the cylindrical inner cylinder 416d of the frame main body 416 of the frame unit 415 and the outer periphery of the frame main body 416. The light from the second LEDs 422b and 423b does not leak to the inside of the inner cylindrical portion 416d or the outside of the frame main body 416, and only the frame side lens 417 of the frame unit 415 can be appropriately decorated to emit light. .

  Further, in the second effect operation unit 400A, a frame top lens decoration substrate 482 of the upper bearing member 480 in the door frame side second effect display device 460A is arranged behind the frame top lens 418 of the frame unit 415, and the frame By emitting the plurality of LEDs mounted on the front surface of the top lens decoration substrate 482, the frame top lens 418 can be favorably decorated.

  Further, the second effect operation unit 400A has display screens having different forms by rotating the screen unit 470 of the door frame side second effect display device 460A disposed on the inner rear side of the operation button 410. An effect image can be displayed by switching to the main screen 471 or the sub screen 472, and an effect that cannot be achieved by a conventional pachinko machine in which the shape of the display screen changes (changes) can be presented to the player. , You can entertain the player with a strong impact.

[3-5. Door frame left side unit]
The door frame left side unit 530 of the door frame 3 will be described in detail mainly with reference to FIGS. 78 to 81. 78A is a front view of the door frame left side unit in the door frame, FIG. 78B is a perspective view of the door frame left side unit viewed from the front, and FIG. 78C is the rear view of the door frame left side unit. It is the perspective view seen from. FIG. 79 is an exploded perspective view of the door frame left side unit as seen from the front, and FIG. 80 is an exploded perspective view of the door frame left side unit as seen from the back. 81 is a cross-sectional view taken along line LL in FIG. The door frame left side unit 530 covers the front side of the door frame left side upper decorative substrate 161 and the door frame left side lower decorative substrate 162 (door frame left side decorative substrate 160) on the upper side of the dish unit 320. It is attached to the front left part on the left side of the through hole 111 in 100. The door frame left side unit 530 is for decorating the left side of the through hole 111 of the door frame base 110 when viewed from the front.

  The door frame left side unit 530 includes a band plate-like left unit base 531 extending vertically and attached to the front side of the through-hole 111 on the front surface of the door frame base 110 in the door frame base unit 100, and a left unit base 531 A transparent strip-shaped left unit diffusing lens member 532 attached to the front surface and a translucent material disposed in front of the left unit diffusing lens member 532 and having a polyhedral decoration at the front end. A left unit decorative lens member (not shown) and a left unit decorative lens member mounted on the front upper part of the left unit base 531 from the front side of the left unit decorative lens member, projecting forward in a cylindrical frame shape and extending vertically The decorative base 534 is attached to the lower part of the front surface of the left unit base 531 from the front side of the left unit decorative lens member. The left unit lower decorative base 535 that protrudes forward in a frame shape shorter than the decorative base 534 and the front end side of the left unit decorative lens member from the front side of the left unit upper decorative base 534 and the left unit lower decorative base 535 are covered. A transparent left unit decorative cover 536 attached to the front side of the left unit base 531 and a plurality of decorative members 537 attached to the front side of the left unit decorative cover 536 are provided.

  The left unit base 531 of the door frame left side unit 530 is formed in a shallow box shape with the rear side opened, and has a plurality of openings 531a penetrating front and rear in the front surface. As illustrated, the plurality of openings 531a include a circular hole and a quadrangular hole extending vertically. In the left unit base 531, the LEDs 161a and 162a mounted on the front surface of the door frame left side decorative board 160 (the door frame left side upper decorative board 161 and the door frame left side lower decorative board 162) are provided from a plurality of openings 531a. It is attached to the front left side of the door frame base 110 so as to face forward. Each opening 531a of the left unit base 531 is formed so that each LED 161a, 162a of the door frame left side decorative board 160 is positioned at a substantially vertical center when assembled in the door frame 3. The left unit base 531 is formed of an opaque member.

  Further, the left unit base 531 has a left reflective upright wall portion 538 (see FIGS. 5 and 23) that is erected from the glass plate 192 disposed so as to close the through-hole 111 toward the near side. ing. In the left reflecting vertical wall portion 538, an inner side surface that is formed to be flat and faces the through-hole 111 is provided as a reflecting surface that can reflect light. This reflective surface can be provided by providing the inner side surface of the left reflecting vertical wall portion 538 from a reflective material such as metal or resin, or by attaching a reflective seal to the inner side surface. Is possible. As will be described later, the left reflective upright wall portion 538 is formed by the left unit base 531 and serves as a portion that bears a part (left side portion) of the reflective upright wall portion 33 described above.

  The left unit diffusion lens member 532 is formed of a transparent member, and is divided into an upper diffusion lens member 532A and a lower diffusion lens member 532B. The left unit diffuser lens member 532 includes a circular lens portion 532a having a circular shape in front view corresponding to the circular opening 531a in the left unit base 531, and a square having a rectangular shape in front view corresponding to the rectangular opening 531a. A lens portion 532b. The door frame left side unit 530 is assembled to the door frame 3 so that the respective LEDs 161a and 162a of the door frame left side decorative board 160 are positioned immediately after the center of the circular lens portion 532a and the square lens portion 532b. Is formed.

  The circular lens portion 532a of the left unit diffusing lens member 532 is formed in a convex lens shape with smooth front and rear surfaces. By this circular lens portion 532a, the light from the LEDs 161a and 162a disposed on the rear side can be irradiated forward in the form of dots. With the light irradiated forward from the circular lens portion 532a, the circular decorative portion of the left unit decorative lens member can be illuminated and decorated.

  The rectangular lens portion 532b of the left unit diffusing lens member 532 includes a central diffusing reflection portion 532c that is recessed backward in a conical shape at the center of the front surface, and a front diffusing lens portion 532d that is formed outside the central diffusing reflection portion 532c on the front surface. An input lens portion 532e that bulges backward in a curved surface shape at the center of the rear surface (immediately after the central diffuse reflection portion 532c), and forward as the distance from the input lens portion 532e increases as a whole outside the input lens portion 532e on the rear surface. And a front reflecting portion 532f that is inclined so as to move.

  The front diffusing lens portion 532d of the rectangular lens portion 532b is formed by a plurality of concentric arc-shaped grooves that are divided in the circumferential direction by radially extending lines centering on the central diffusive reflecting portion 532c. More specifically, the front diffusing lens portion 532d has a cross-sectional shape when cut along the radial direction, and the groove portion is recessed backward in an arc shape, and the mountain portion between the grooves is forward. It swells in an arc shape, and the front surface is formed in a smooth wave shape. The front diffusing lens portion 532d is formed so that the groove portions and the mountain portions are alternately positioned in the circumferential direction with the radially extending lines divided in the circumferential direction as a boundary.

  The front reflecting portion 532f of the rectangular lens portion 532b is formed by a plurality of concentric arc-shaped grooves that are divided in the circumferential direction by lines extending radially around the input lens portion 532e. The plurality of grooves are recessed in a V shape from the rear to the front, and the deepest part is formed in an arc shape. The front reflecting portion 532f is formed in a saw-like shape in which the cross-sectional shape when cut along the radial direction is formed in a triangular shape in which a peak portion between the grooves is pointed backward. The front reflecting portion 532f is formed such that the groove and the mountain portion move forward as the distance from the center increases. Further, the front reflecting portion 532f is formed so that the groove portions and the mountain portions are alternately positioned in the circumferential direction, with the radially extending lines divided in the circumferential direction as a boundary. The radially extending lines divided in the circumferential direction coincide with the radially extending dividing lines in the front diffusion lens portion 532d.

  When the rectangular lens portion 532b is assembled to the door frame 3, the LEDs 161a and 162a corresponding to the door frame left side decorative board 160 are positioned immediately after the input lens portion 532e.

  In the rectangular lens unit 532b, light emitted forward from the LEDs 161a and 162a is input from the input lens unit 532e into the rectangular lens unit 532b. Since the input lens portion 532e bulges back in a curved surface (convex lens shape), the light spreading forward from the LEDs 161a and 162a is refracted so as to travel in parallel forward, and the input light Substantially all can be led to the conical central diffuse reflector 532c. The light guided to the central diffuse reflection portion 532c is parallel to the front surface of the door frame left side decorative substrate 160 in a direction perpendicular to the front and rear axes by the inclined conical surface of the central diffuse reflection portion 532c. In other words, the light beam is reflected so as to diffuse in the direction of the light and travels in the rectangular lens portion 532b from the center side toward the outside along the front surface thereof. The light reflected by the central diffuse reflection part 532c travels from the center side to the outside (in the direction away from the center line of the central diffuse reflection part 532c) over the entire thickness of the rectangular lens part 532b in the front-rear direction.

  When the light reflected from the center side toward the outside substantially parallel to the front surface of the door frame left side decorative board 160 reaches the saw-like front reflection part 532f, the front side of the front reflection part 532f moves forward. Reflect to the side. At this time, since the front reflecting portion 532f is inclined so that the rear surface moves forward as it moves away from the central diffuse reflecting portion 532c, the thickness in the front-rear direction of the rectangular lens portion 532b decreases as it moves away from the center. (See FIG. 81). As a result, the light reflected toward the outside over the entire thickness of the rectangular lens portion 532b in the central diffuse reflection portion 532c is sequentially forwarded by the front reflection portion 532f as it goes outward from the center side. Can be reflected.

  The light reflected forward by the front reflecting portion 532f is irradiated forward from the rectangular lens portion 532b through the front diffusion lens portion 532d. At this time, since the front diffusion lens portion 532d has a wavy cross section, the light reflected forward by the front reflection portion 532f can be diffused in various directions, and the square lens portion 532b. It is possible to irradiate the front (the rear surface of the left unit decorative lens member) with light substantially uniformly from the front surface.

  In the front lens unit 532d and the front reflection unit 532f, the rectangular lens unit 532b is formed by dividing a plurality of concentric circular grooves by a plurality of radially extending lines, and then a plurality of concentric arc-shaped grooves with the dividing lines as a boundary. Since the concentric arc-shaped grooves are alternately arranged in the circumferential direction by shifting in the radial direction, the light irradiated forward from the front surface of the square lens portion 532b has the density of the concentric striped pattern. It is possible to avoid becoming light and to irradiate light with more uniform light and shade forward. As a result, the multi-sided decorative part in front of the rectangular lens part 532b in the left unit decorative lens member can be illuminated and decorated substantially uniformly.

  A left unit decorative lens member (not shown) is formed along the front surface of the left unit decorative cover 536. The left unit decorative lens member is positioned in front of the circular decorative portion formed at the front position of the circular lens portion 532 a of the left unit diffusion lens member 532 and the square lens portion 532 b of the left unit diffusion lens member 532. And a multi-sided decoration part formed on the part. The circular decorative portion is formed in a shape including a plurality of triangular ribs in the circumferential direction on the outer periphery of a columnar portion whose front surface extends shortly before and after the depression. The polyhedral decorative part has a plurality of quadrangular pyramid-shaped portions arranged in the vertical direction on the front surface of the rectangular parallelepiped extending vertically, and a plurality of triangular polyhedrons arranged in the vertical direction on the left and right sides of the rectangular parallelepiped portion. It is formed in such a shape. The circular decorative portion and the multi-surface decorative portion are formed in the same shape as the circular decorative portion 561a and the multi-surface decorative portion 561b of the right unit decorative lens member 561 in the door frame right side unit 550.

  The left unit decorative lens member can be viewed from the front side (player side) through the transparent left unit decorative cover 536. The left unit decorative lens member has a multi-sided decorative portion forward from the rectangular lens portion 532b of the left unit diffusing lens member 532 by light irradiated from the circular lens portion 532a of the left unit diffusing lens member 532 to the front of the circular decorative portion. Each light is illuminated and decorated.

  The left unit upper decoration base 534 is a quadrangular shape whose front view extends vertically, and is formed in a rectangular tube shape extending forward and backward. The left unit upper decorative base 534 is inclined so that a portion constituting the lower surface on the outer periphery protrudes downward from the front end side toward the rear end side, and a lower portion of the portion penetrates back and forth. The left unit upper decoration base 534 is formed of a light-impermeable member.

  The left unit lower decoration base 535 is formed in a U shape whose front view is opened upward. The left unit lower decoration base 535 is inclined to the rear end so that the upper side from the center in the vertical direction at the front end moves rearward as it goes upward. The left unit lower decoration base 535 is formed of a light-impermeable member.

  The left unit decorative cover 536 extends up and down over the entire height of the door frame left side unit 530. The left unit decoration cover 536 is bent so that the middle part in the vertical direction is recessed backward, and the lower part is bent backward along the front end of the left unit upper decoration base 534, The upper part of the unit-shaped decorative base 535 is bent back so that the upper part is bent backward, and the lower end of the upper character-like part is connected to the upper end of the lower character-like part. And a linear portion.

  The left unit decoration cover 536 has upper and lower ends attached to the front surface of the left unit upper decoration base 534 and the front surface of the left unit lower decoration base 535, respectively. The left unit decorative cover 536 is formed of a transparent member, and the left unit decorative lens member disposed on the rear side can be viewed from the front side.

  The decoration member 537 extends short up and down, and is attached to the front surface of the left unit decoration cover 536 at a predetermined interval in the vertical direction. The decorative member 537 is formed of an opaque member.

[3-6. Door frame right side unit]
The door frame right side unit 550 of the door frame 3 will be described in detail with reference mainly to FIGS. 82A is a front view of the door frame right side unit in the door frame, FIG. 82B is a perspective view of the door frame right side unit viewed from the front, and FIG. 82C is the rear view of the door frame right side unit. It is the perspective view seen from. FIG. 83 is an exploded perspective view of the door frame right side unit as seen from the front, and FIG. 84 is an exploded perspective view of the door frame right side unit as seen from the back. FIG. 85 is a cross-sectional view taken along line MM in FIG. 86A is a cross-sectional view taken along the line NN in FIG. 82A, and FIG. 86B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line OO in FIG. 82A. The door frame right side unit 550 is attached to the right side of the through hole 111 on the front surface of the door frame base 110 of the door frame base unit 100 above the plate unit 320.

  The door frame right side unit 550 includes a box-shaped right unit base 551 extending vertically and attached to the right side of the through-hole 111 in front of the door frame base 110 in the door frame base unit 100, and a front surface of the right unit base 551. The door frame right side decorative board 552 is attached to the front side of the right side of the right side of the right unit base 551 on the front side of the door frame right side decorative board 552 and extends in the vertical and front-rear directions. A transparent flat plate-shaped right unit left diffusing lens member 553, a sheet-like right unit left decorative member 554 attached to the left side surface of the right unit left diffusing lens member 553, and a right unit left decorative member A transparent flat plate-like right unit left cover attached to the right unit left diffusing lens member 553 so as to cover the left side of 554. Includes a over 555, the.

  Further, the door frame right side unit 550 includes a right diffuser and a right unit left diffusing lens from the front center of the front of the right unit base 551 on the front side of the door frame right side decorative board 552 and on the right side of the right unit left diffusing lens member 553. A transparent flat plate-like right unit right diffusing lens member 556 attached to the member 553 and extending in the vertical direction and the front-rear direction, and attached to the right side of the right unit right diffusing lens member 556 and decorated. A sheet-like right unit right decorative member 557, and a transparent flat plate-like right unit right cover 558 attached to the right unit right diffusing lens member 556 so as to cover the right side of the right unit right decorative member 557. Yes.

  Furthermore, the door frame right side unit 550 is disposed between the right unit left diffusing lens member 553 and the right unit right diffusing lens member 556, and extends in the vertical direction and the front-rear direction in which the front and right sides are opened. A box-shaped light-impermeable right unit left light-shielding member 559 and a light-opaque light attached to the left side of the right unit right light-diffusing lens member 556 so as to close the open right side of the right unit left light-shielding member 559. And a flat right unit right light-shielding member 560.

  The door frame right side unit 550 is attached to the front ends of the right unit left diffusing lens member 553 and the right unit right diffusing lens member 556, and has a translucent right having a polyhedral decoration at the front end. The unit decorative lens member 561 is attached to the front surface of the right unit base 551 so as to cover the left and right sides of the right unit decorative lens member 561 and the front end sides of the right unit left diffusion lens member 553 and the right unit right diffusion lens member 556. A frame-shaped right unit decoration base 562 penetrating front and rear, a transparent right unit cover 563 attached to the front side of the right unit decoration base 562 so as to close a front end opening of the right unit decoration base 562, and a right unit cover And a plurality of decorative members 564 attached to the front side of 563. Although illustration is omitted, the door frame right side unit 550 is attached so as to vertically penetrate the right unit base 551, and the door body relay board of the door frame base unit 100 and the door frame of the door frame top unit 570. A connection cable for connecting the top unit relay board 589 is provided.

  The right unit base 551 of the door frame right side unit 550 is a quadrangular shape whose front view is elongated vertically, and is formed in a box shape in which the center portion in the front-rear direction is closed, extending in a rectangular tube shape short in the front-rear direction. Has been. The right unit base 551 is formed of an opaque member.

  Further, the right unit base 551 has a right reflecting vertical wall 568 (see FIGS. 6 and 24) erected from the glass plate 192 disposed so as to close the through-hole 111 toward the near side. ing. In the right reflecting vertical wall portion 568, an inner side surface that is flat and faces the through-hole 111 is provided as a reflecting surface that can reflect light. In addition, this reflective surface is provided with a reflective material such as metal or resin, as well as the inner side surface of the right reflective vertical wall portion 568, as well as the inner side surface of the left reflective vertical wall portion 538. It can also be provided by attaching a seal for use. As will be described later, the right reflection standing wall portion 568 is formed by the right unit base 551 and serves as a portion that bears a part (right side portion) of the reflection standing wall portion 33 described above.

  The door frame right side decorative substrate 552 is formed in a strip shape extending vertically. The door frame right side decorative board 552 is mounted on the left side of the front left-right center of the plurality of left LEDs 552a, on the front side of the right LED 552b mounted on the right side of the left-right center, and mounted on the front side of the left-right center. A plurality of middle LEDs 552c. The left LED 552a of the door frame right side decorative substrate 552 is for illuminating the right unit left decorative member 554 via the right unit left diffusing lens member 553. Further, the right LED 552b is for illuminating the right unit right decorative member 557 via the right unit right diffusing lens member 556. The middle LED 552c is for decorating the right unit decorative lens member 561 with light emission.

  The door frame right side decorative substrate 552 is formed with white on both front and rear sides. The door frame right side decorative substrate 552 is divided into an upper door frame right side upper decorative substrate 552A and a lower door frame right side lower decorative substrate 552B. Although illustration is omitted, the door frame right side lower decorative board 552B is connected to the door body relay board of the door frame base unit 100, and the door frame right side upper decorative board 552A is the door frame right side lower decorative board 552B. It is connected to the.

  The right unit left diffusing lens member 553 includes a flat plate-like main body portion 553a extending in the vertical direction and the front-rear direction, a rear wall portion 553b protruding in a flat plate shape from the rear side of the main body portion 553a to the right in front view, and A right unit left decorative member on the left side of the main body 553a when viewed from the front side of the main body 553a, and a plurality of cutouts 553c that are cut in a square shape from the right end of the rear wall 553b to the left when viewed from the front. A receiving recess 553d that is shallowly recessed to receive 554, a plurality of input lens portions 553e that protrude rearward from the rear end surface of the main body portion 553a, and a right side surface in front view of the main body portion 553a. And a plurality of side reflecting portions 553f arranged in the vertical direction so that the input lens portion 553e is in the center in the vertical direction.

  The main body portion 553a of the right unit left diffusing lens member 553 has a shape in a side view in which the upper corner of the front end side of the quadrangle that extends vertically is obliquely cut out in a C-chamfered shape, and the lower side is directed upward as it goes forward It is formed in the shape which inclines so that it may move to. 86. As shown in FIG. 86, the main body 553a is moved to the right from the rear end side toward the front, as shown in FIG. Slightly inclined. The front end of the main body 553a protrudes more forward than the front end of the door frame left side unit 530 in a state assembled to the door frame 3.

  The rear wall 553b is assembled to the door frame right side unit 550, and the right end of the rear wall 553b extends to the center of the right unit base 551 in the left-right direction. The left end of the rear wall portion 556b of the right unit right diffusing lens member 556 is in contact with the right end of the rear wall portion 553b.

  A plurality of notches 553c are formed at predetermined intervals in the vertical direction, and a part thereof corresponds to the LED 552c in the door frame right side decorative board 552. In the state assembled to the door frame right side unit 550, the middle LED 552c of the door frame right side decorative board 552 faces forward from the plurality of notches 553c, and the right unit decorative lens member 561 emits light well by the plurality of middle LEDs 552c. Can be decorated.

  The housing recess 553d has a flat bottom surface, and the outer peripheral shape substantially matches the outer shape of the right unit left decorative member 554. Thereby, the right unit left decorative member 554 can be accommodated.

  The plurality of input lens portions 553e protrude rearward from the rear end surface of the main body portion 553a in the vertical direction at a predetermined interval. More specifically, the right unit left diffusing lens member 553 is formed substantially at the center in the vertical direction when the right unit left diffusing lens member 553 is divided into six equal parts in the vertical direction. Although not shown in detail, the input lens portion 553e is recessed toward the front so as to be curved in a spherical shape from a rectangular parallelepiped portion in which a vertically extending quadrangle protrudes rearward and the rear surface of the rectangular parallelepiped portion. A region. These input lens portions 553e are respectively positioned immediately before the left LED 552a of the door frame right side decorative board 552 in a state assembled to the door frame right side unit 550. Thereby, the light from the left LED 552a can be input so as to be diffused widely in the main body 553a.

  A plurality (six) of side reflecting portions 553f are provided in the vertical direction. Each side reflecting portion 553f is formed by a plurality of concentric arc-shaped grooves that are divided in the circumferential direction by a radially extending line centering on the input lens portion 553e. The plurality of concentric arc-shaped grooves are such that, in each groove, the surface near the input lens portion 553e is inclined with respect to the surface of the main body portion 553a, and the surface far from the input lens portion 553e is the main body portion. It extends perpendicularly to the surface of 553a, and the deepest part is formed in an arc shape. The side reflecting portion 553f is formed in a sharp triangular shape such that the cross-sectional shape when cut in the radial direction centering on the input lens portion 553e is such that the mountain portion between the grooves faces the center side. The whole is formed in a saw shape. Further, the side reflecting portion 553f is formed such that the groove portions and the mountain portions are alternately arranged in the circumferential direction with a radial line dividing a plurality of concentric arc-shaped grooves in the circumferential direction as a boundary. ing.

  In the right unit left diffusing lens member 553, the light emitted forward from the left LED 552a of the door frame right side decorative substrate 552 enters the main body 553a of the right unit left diffusing lens member 553 from the rear surface of the input lens portion 553e. Incident. Since the rear end of the input lens portion 553e is concavely curved forward, the input lens portion 553e is refracted so that light from the left LED 552a spreads by the curved surface. Will diffuse radially forward from the center.

  Since the main body portion 553a is slightly inclined with respect to a line extending vertically from the front surface of the door frame right side decorative board 552 so that the entire body portion 553a moves to the right as viewed from the front, the door frame The light irradiated from the left LED 552a mounted on the front surface of the right side decorative board 552 and incident on the main body 553a from the input lens portion 553e hits the flat left surface in the main body 553a. However, the direct light from the left LED 552a is not emitted from the left surface of the main body portion 553a to the outside due to the incident angle with respect to the left surface of the main body portion 553a, and is reflected to the side reflecting portion 553f side by the inner surface of the left surface. It becomes.

  Then, the light incident forward from the input lens portion 553e into the main body portion 553a is reflected leftward when viewed from the front by hitting the saw-like side surface reflection portion 553f, and outward from the left surface of the main body portion 553a. It will be irradiated. Light is also emitted outward (rightward in front view) from the right surface (side surface reflection portion 553f) of the main body 553a, but the right unit left light-shielding member 559 disposed on the right side of the main body 553a is white. Since it is a member, the left surface of the right unit left light shielding member 559 is brightly illuminated, and the indirect light reflected by the right unit left light shielding member 559 is irradiated to the left side through the main body 553a. . Therefore, from the left surface of the main body portion 553a, the light reflected leftward by the side surface reflection portion 553f in the main body portion 553a and the left surface of the right unit left light-shielding member 559 are irradiated to the right from the side surface reflection portion 553f. Since the light that has been reflected and passed through the main body portion 553a is irradiated leftward, the right unit left decorative member 554 attached to the left side of the main body portion 553a can be decorated with light emission with good brightness. it can.

  Further, in the side reflecting portion 553f, the concentric circular grooves are divided by a plurality of radially extending lines, and then the concentric arc-shaped grooves are shifted in the radial direction with the dividing line as a boundary. Are alternately arranged in the circumferential direction, so that the light emitted from the left surface of the main body portion 553a to the outside (left) is prevented from becoming light having the density of a concentric striped pattern. It is possible to irradiate light with more uniform light to the left. Thus, the right unit left decorative member 554 accommodated in the accommodation recess 553d on the left surface of the main body 553a can be decorated with light emission substantially uniformly.

  Since the right unit left diffusing lens member 553 is formed of a transparent member, side reflection is formed on the opposite side from the left side (the side on which the housing recess 553d is formed) of the main body 553a. A pattern composed of a plurality of concentric arc-shaped grooves of the portion 553f and a radially extending line can be visually recognized. Therefore, when a transparent portion is formed in the right unit left decorative member 554, the pattern of the side reflecting portion 553f of the right unit left diffusing lens member 553 can be visually recognized through the transparent portion, and the transparent in the right unit left decorative member 554 is visible. This part can be decorated by the side reflection part 553f.

  The right unit left decoration member 554 is formed in a thin sheet shape, and the decoration such as the manufacturer logo of the pachinko machine 1 or the logo in accordance with the concept of presentation presented to the player on the game board 5 is translucent. It is given to have. The right unit left cover 555 protects the outer surface of the right unit left decorative member 554 in a state assembled to the door frame right side unit 550.

  The right unit right diffusing lens member 556 is formed substantially symmetrically with the right unit left diffusing lens member 553, and has the same configuration. More specifically, the right unit right diffusing lens member 556 includes a flat plate-like main body portion 556a extending in the vertical direction and the front-rear direction, and a rear wall that protrudes in a flat plate shape from the rear side of the main body portion 556a to the left in the front view. A portion 556b, a plurality of cutout portions 556c that are cut out in a square shape from the left end side in front view of the rear wall portion 556b to the right, and are formed at predetermined intervals in the vertical direction; An accommodation recess 556d that is shallowly recessed to accommodate the unit right decoration member 557, a plurality of input lens portions 556e that protrude rearward from the rear end surface of the main body portion 556a, and a front view of the main body portion 556a. And a plurality of side surface reflecting portions 556f arranged in the vertical direction so that each input lens portion 556e is in the center in the vertical direction on the left side.

  The main body portion 556a of the right unit right diffusing lens member 556 has a shape in a side view in which the upper corner of the front end of the quadrangle that extends vertically is obliquely cut out in a chamfered shape, and the lower side is directed upward as it goes forward The outer shape of the main unit 553a of the right unit left diffusion lens member 553 is substantially the same. 86. As shown in FIG. 86, the main body 556a is entirely moved with respect to the vertical line on the front surface of the door frame right side decorative board 552 so as to move leftward as viewed from the rear end side toward the front. Slightly inclined. The front end of the main body 556a projects forward more largely than the front end of the door frame left side unit 530 in a state assembled to the door frame 3.

  The rear wall 556b is assembled to the door frame right side unit 550, and the left end of the rear wall 556b extends to the center of the right unit base 551 in the left-right direction. The right end of the rear wall portion 553b of the right unit left diffusing lens member 553 contacts the left end of the rear wall portion 556b.

  A plurality of notches 556 c are formed at predetermined intervals in the vertical direction, and a part thereof corresponds to the LED 552 c in the door frame right side decorative board 552. The plurality of notches 556c are formed at positions corresponding to the plurality of notches 553c of the right unit left diffusing lens member 553. Therefore, in the state assembled to the door frame right side unit 550, a rectangular opening that penetrates forward and backward through the notch 553c of the right unit left diffusing lens member 553 and the notch 556c of the right unit right diffusing lens member 556. The middle LED 552c of the door frame right side decorative substrate 552 faces forward from the opening, and the right unit decorative lens member 561 can be favorably decorated with light emission by the plurality of middle LEDs 552c.

  The housing recess 556d has a flat bottom surface, and the outer shape substantially matches the outer shape of the right unit right decorative member 557. Thereby, the right unit right decorative member 557 can be accommodated.

  The plurality of input lens portions 556e protrude rearward from the rear end surface of the main body portion 556a at a predetermined interval in the vertical direction. Specifically, the right unit right diffusing lens member 556 is formed substantially at the center in the vertical direction when the right unit right diffusing lens member 556 is divided into six equal parts in the vertical direction. Although not shown in detail, the input lens portion 556e is recessed toward the front so as to be curved in a spherical shape from a rectangular parallelepiped portion in which a vertically extending quadrangle protrudes backward and a rear surface of the rectangular parallelepiped portion. A region. These input lens portions 556e are positioned immediately before the right LED 552b of the door frame right side decorative board 552 in a state assembled to the door frame right side unit 550. Thereby, the light from the right LED 552b can be input so as to be diffused widely in the main body 556a.

  A plurality (six) of side reflecting portions 556f are provided in the vertical direction. Each of the side surface reflecting portions 556f is formed by a plurality of concentric arc-shaped grooves that are divided in the circumferential direction by lines extending radially around the input lens portion 556e. The plurality of concentric arc-shaped grooves are such that, in each groove, the surface near the input lens portion 556e is inclined with respect to the surface of the main body portion 556a, and the surface far from the input lens portion 556e is the main body portion. It extends perpendicularly to the surface of 556a, and the deepest part is formed in an arc shape. The side reflecting portion 556f is formed in a sharp triangular shape such that the cross-sectional shape when cut in the radial direction centering on the input lens portion 556e is such that the peak portion between the grooves faces the center side. The whole is formed in a saw shape. Further, the side reflecting portion 556f is formed so that the groove portions and the mountain portions are alternately arranged in the circumferential direction with a radial line dividing the plurality of concentric arc-shaped grooves in the circumferential direction as a boundary. ing.

  In the right unit right diffusing lens member 556, the light irradiated forward from the right LED 552b of the door frame right side decorative board 552 enters the main body 556a of the right unit right diffusing lens member 556 from the rear surface of the input lens portion 556e. Incident. Since the rear end of the input lens portion 556e is recessed in a curved shape toward the front, it is refracted so that the light from the right LED 552b spreads by the curved surface, and each input lens portion 556e in the main body portion 556a. Will diffuse radially forward from the center.

  The main body portion 556a is slightly inclined with respect to a line extending vertically from the front surface of the door frame right side decorative board 552 so that the entire body portion 556a moves to the left as viewed from the front as it goes forward. The light irradiated from the right LED 552b mounted on the front surface of the right side decorative board 552 and incident on the main body 556a from the input lens portion 556e hits the flat right surface in the main body 556a. However, the direct light from the right LED 552b is not emitted from the left surface of the main body 556a to the outside because of the incident angle with respect to the right surface of the main body 556a, but is reflected to the side reflecting portion 556f side by the inner surface of the right surface. It becomes.

  Then, the light incident forward from the input lens portion 556e into the main body portion 556a is reflected rightward when viewed from the front by hitting the saw-like side surface reflection portion 556f, and outward from the right surface of the main body portion 556a. It will be irradiated. Light is also emitted outward (leftward in front view) from the right surface (side surface reflection portion 556f) of the main body 556a, but the right unit right light shielding member 560 disposed on the left side of the main body 556a is white. Therefore, the right surface of the right unit right light shielding member 560 is brightly illuminated, and the indirect light reflected by the right unit right light shielding member 560 is irradiated to the right side through the main body 556a. . Therefore, from the right surface of the main body portion 556a, the light reflected to the right by the side surface reflection portion 556f in the main body portion 556a and the right side of the right unit right light shielding member 560 are irradiated to the left from the side surface reflection portion 556f. Since the light that has been reflected and passed through the main body portion 556a is irradiated to the right, the right unit right decorative member 557 attached to the right side of the main body portion 556a can be illuminated and decorated with good brightness. it can.

  Further, in the side reflecting portion 556f, the concentric circular grooves are divided by a plurality of radially extending lines, and then the concentric arc-shaped grooves are shifted in the radial direction with the dividing line as a boundary. Are alternately arranged in the circumferential direction, so that the light radiated outward from the right surface of the main body portion 556a (right) is prevented from becoming light having the density of a concentric striped pattern. It is possible to irradiate light with more uniform light to the right. Thereby, the right unit right decoration member 557 housed in the housing recess 556d on the right surface of the main body 556a can be illuminated and decorated substantially uniformly.

  Since the right unit right diffusing lens member 556 is formed of a transparent member, the side reflection formed on the opposite side from the right side of the main body 556a in the front view (the side where the housing recess 556d is formed). A pattern composed of a plurality of concentric arc-shaped grooves of the part 556f and a radially extending line can be visually recognized. Therefore, when a transparent portion is formed in the right unit right decorative member 557, the pattern of the side reflecting portion 556f of the right unit right diffusing lens member 556 can be visually recognized through the transparent portion, and the transparent in the right unit right decorative member 557 is transparent. This part can be decorated by the side reflection part 556f.

  The right unit right decoration member 557 is formed in a thin sheet shape, and the decoration such as the manufacturer logo of the pachinko machine 1 and the logo in accordance with the concept of presentation presented to the player on the game board 5 is translucent. It is given to have. The right unit right cover 558 protects the outer surface of the right unit right decorative member 557 when assembled to the door frame right side unit 550. The right unit right decorative member 557 and the right unit right cover 558 are formed substantially symmetrically with the right unit left decorative member 554 and the right unit left cover 555. Further, the decoration applied to the right unit left decorative member 554 and the right unit right decorative member 557 may be the same decoration or different decorations.

  The right unit left light-shielding member 559 is formed in substantially the same shape as the side view of the right unit left diffusion lens member 553 and the right unit right diffusion lens member 556 in side view. The right unit left light shielding member 559 is formed in a shallow box shape with the front and right sides open. The right unit left light-shielding member 559 includes a flat plate-like main body portion 559a extending in the vertical direction and the front-rear direction, a rear wall portion 559b protruding in a flat plate shape from the rear side of the main body portion 559a to the right in front view, The wall portion 559b is cut out to the left from the right end side in front view in a square shape, and a plurality of cutout portions 559c are formed at predetermined intervals in the vertical direction, and the body portion 559a extends from the right surface to the right and is rearward. A plurality of flat plate-like reinforcing portions 559d extending from the wall portion 559b to the front end of the main body portion 559a.

  The main body 559a of the right unit left shading member 559 has a shape in a side view in which the upper corner of the front end of the quadrangle extending vertically is cut obliquely in a chamfered shape, and the lower side is directed upward as it goes forward. The outer shape of the right unit left diffusing lens member 553 and the right unit right diffusing lens member 556 is substantially the same shape as the main body portions 553a and 556a.

  The rear wall 559b is assembled to the door frame right side unit 550, and the left end of the rear wall 559b extends to the right side from the substantially horizontal center of the right unit base 551. The left surface of the right unit right light shielding member 560 is in contact with the right end of the rear wall portion 559b.

  A plurality of notches 559c are formed at predetermined intervals in the vertical direction, and a part thereof corresponds to the LED 552c in the door frame right side decorative board 552. The plurality of notches 559c are formed at positions corresponding to the notches 553c and 556c of the right unit left diffusing lens member 553 and the right unit right diffusing lens member 556. Therefore, in the state assembled to the door frame right side unit 550, the middle LED 552c of the door frame right side decorative substrate 552 faces forward from the plurality of notches 559c, and the right unit decorative lens member 561 emits light well by the plurality of middle LEDs 552c. Can be decorated.

  The plurality of reinforcing portions 559d are provided as a pair of a pair of reinforcing portions 559d that are substantially the same height as the left and right widths and are spaced apart in the vertical direction, and are separated by a predetermined distance in the vertical direction. Each set of reinforcing portions 559 d is formed at a position behind the decorative member 564 attached to the right unit cover 563. The plurality of reinforcing portions 559d increase the overall strength and rigidity of the door frame right side unit 550.

  The right unit right light shielding member 560 has a shape in a side view such that the upper corner of the front end side of the quadrangle extending vertically is obliquely cut out in a chamfered shape, and the lower side moves upward as it goes forward. It is formed in an inclined shape, and is formed in substantially the same shape as the main body portion 559 a in the right unit left light shielding member 559. The right unit right light-shielding member 560 closes the right-side opening opened to the right of the right unit left light-shielding member 559 formed in a shallow box shape in a state assembled to the door frame right side unit 550.

  The right unit left light shielding member 559 and the right unit right light shielding member 560 are each formed of a white member. As shown in FIG. 86, the right unit left light-shielding member 559 and the right unit right light-shielding member 560 are assembled to the door frame right side unit 550, and the main body 559a and the right unit right light-shielding member 560 are connected to the right unit. The left diffuser lens member 553 and the right unit right diffuser lens member 556 are disposed so as to be close to the main body portions 553a and 556a. As a result, the main body 559a of the right unit left light shielding member 559 and the right unit right light shielding member 560 are separated from each other in the left-right direction, forming a space extending in the up-down direction and the front-rear direction with a predetermined width in the left-right direction. . Through the space formed between the main body 559a of the right unit left light shielding member 559 and the right unit right light shielding member 560, light emitted forward from the LED 552c in the door frame right side decorative substrate 552 is transmitted to the right unit decoration. Irradiate the rear side of the lens member 561.

  Further, the right unit left light shielding member 559 and the right unit right light shielding member 560 are formed of a light-impermeable member, and irradiate forward from the left LED 552a, the middle LED 552c, and the right LED 552b on the door frame right side decorative board 552, respectively. The right unit left decorative member 554, the right unit right decorative member 557, and the right unit decorative lens member 561 corresponding to the left LED 552a, the right LED 552b, and the right unit decorative member 561, respectively. Only the middle LED 552c can be decorated.

  Further, the right unit left light shielding member 559 and the right unit right light shielding member 560 are arranged on the rear side of each divided space because the internal space is divided into four in the vertical direction by three sets of reinforcing portions 559d. The middle LED 552c of the door frame right side decorative substrate 552 can prevent light from interfering with each other, and a portion located in front of each space of the right unit decorative lens member 561 , Each can be independently illuminated. That is, on the front end side of the door frame right side unit 550, it can be divided into a plurality of (four) regions in the vertical direction and each can be decorated with light emission independently.

  The right unit decorative lens member 561 is formed in a shape along the front end shape of the right unit left diffusing lens member 553 and the right unit right diffusing lens member 556. The right unit decorative lens member 561 includes a circular decorative portion 561a that is formed in a circular shape when viewed from the front, and a polyhedral decorative portion 561b that extends vertically and has a plurality of polyhedrons. The circular decorative portion 561a is formed in a shape in which a plurality of triangular ribs are provided in the circumferential direction on the outer periphery of a cylindrical portion whose front surface is short and extends shortly before and after. The polyhedral decorative portion 561b has a plurality of quadrangular pyramid-shaped portions arranged in the vertical direction on the front surface of the rectangular parallelepiped extending vertically, and a plurality of polyhedrons composed of a plurality of triangles on the left and right sides of the rectangular parallelepiped portion in the vertical direction. It is formed in the shape as provided.

  More specifically, the right unit decorative lens member 561 includes a plurality of circular decorative portions 561a and a multi-surface decorative portion 561b divided into four parts by three sets of reinforcing portions 559d in the right unit left light shielding member 559. In the three parts from the top in the part located in the front, one multi-face decoration part 561b is arranged on each of the upper and lower sides of the circular decoration part 561a arranged in the center in the vertical direction, and in the lowermost part, the multi-face decoration Only the portion 561b is formed.

  The right unit decorative lens member 561 is attached to the front end of the right unit left diffusing lens member 553 and the right unit right diffusing lens member 556. The right unit decorative lens member 561 can be viewed from the front side (player side) through the transparent right unit cover 563. The right unit decorative lens member 561 is decorated with light emission by the LED 552c in the door frame right side decorative board 552 arranged on the rear side.

  The right unit decoration base 562 is formed in a cylindrical frame shape penetrating in the front-rear direction. The right unit decoration base 562 is formed in a shape along the shapes of the front end and the upper end of the right unit left diffusion lens member 553 and the right unit right diffusion lens member 556. The right unit decorative base 562 is formed so as to be able to cover both the left and right outer sides in the vicinity of the front ends of the right unit left diffusing lens member 553 and the right unit right diffusing lens member 556 and both the left and right sides of the right unit decorative lens member 561. When assembled in the door frame right side unit 550, the front end of the right unit decorative lens member 561 slightly protrudes forward from the front end of the right unit decorative base 562. The right unit decoration base 562 is formed of an opaque member.

  The right unit cover 563 is formed so that the front end opening of the right unit decoration base 562 can be closed. The right unit cover 563 is formed of a transparent member, and the right unit decorative lens member 561 disposed on the rear side can be viewed from the front side.

  The decorative member 564 extends short in the vertical direction, and is attached to the front surface of the right unit cover 563 at a predetermined interval in the vertical direction. The decorative member 564 is formed of an opaque member. The three decorative members 564 divide the right unit cover 563 (the right unit decorative lens member 561) into four parts in the vertical direction.

  The door frame right side unit 550, when assembled to the door frame 3, projects in a large plate shape forward than the door frame left side unit 530, and projects slightly forward from the front end of the upper plate 321 of the plate unit 320. Yes. The door frame right side unit 550 includes a right unit left decorative member 554 and a right unit right decorative member 557 provided on the left and right sides of the protruding left side, and a right unit decorative lens member 561 provided on the front end, respectively. And can be decorated with light emission.

  Since the door frame right side unit 550 is plate-like and protrudes greatly forward, when the pachinko machine 1 is installed in the island facility of the game hall, the door frame right side unit 550 is adjacent to the right side of the pachinko machine. An effect like a partition can be exhibited. This makes it possible for a player who plays with the pachinko machine 1 to have the illusion that he is playing in a private room, and allows the player to play in a relaxed atmosphere without hesitation of other players around. Can do.

  Moreover, since the door frame right side unit 550 protrudes greatly forward, even if the pachinko machine 1 is not located in front of the pachinko machine 1 in the game hall installed with the pachinko machine 1 side by side, The pachinko machine 1 can be conspicuous in a game hall in which a large number of pachinko machines are arranged. Therefore, when the right unit left decorative member 554 and the right unit right decorative member 557 on the left and right sides of the door frame right side unit 550 are light-decorated, the book can be viewed from a distance even if it is not located near the front of the pachinko machine 1. The presence of the pachinko machine 1 can be notified, and the pachinko machine 1 having high appeal to the player can be obtained.

  Further, in the door frame right side unit 550, when a defect such as ball clogging or an error occurs in the pachinko machine 1, the right unit left decorative member 554, the right unit right decorative member 557, and the right unit decorative lens on both the left and right sides. By causing the member 561 and the like to be decorated with light emission in a unique manner, it is possible to immediately notify and recognize the occurrence of the malfunction to the staff of the game hall, and to respond quickly to the malfunction. Therefore, the interruption of the game of the player can be solved at an early stage, and the player can be frustrated and the decrease in the interest in the game can be suppressed.

[3-7. Door frame top unit]
The door frame top unit 570 of the door frame 3 will be described in detail mainly with reference to FIGS. 87 to 90 and the like. 87 (a) is a front view of the door frame top unit in the door frame, (b) is a perspective view of the door frame top unit viewed from the front, and (c) is a view of the door frame top unit from the back. It is a perspective view. FIG. 88 is an exploded perspective view of the door frame top unit as seen from the front, and FIG. 89 is an exploded perspective view of the door frame top unit as seen from the back. 90 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line PP in FIG. The door frame top unit 570 is attached to the upper side of the door frame left side unit 530 and the door frame right side unit 550 and above the through-hole 111 on the front surface of the door frame base 110 of the door frame base unit 100.

  The door frame top unit 570 is attached to the left and right sides of the center base 571 and the center base 571 attached to the center in the left-right direction above the through hole 111 on the front surface of the door frame base 110 of the door frame base unit 100. A pair of side bases 572 attached to the front surface of the door frame base 110, a pair of upper speakers 573 respectively attached to the front surfaces of the pair of side bases 572, and the center in the left-right direction project forward. A pair of openings 574a penetrating front and rear at a front position of the pair of upper speakers 573 in a box shape with the rear open, and from a position closer to the center in the left-right direction than the pair of openings 574a to the vicinity of the center A plurality of (three each on the left and right) slips extending in each direction and penetrating in the front-rear direction and spaced apart from each other. The unit main body 271 that has 574b and is attached to the front side of the central base 571 and the pair of side bases 572 and the front side of the pair of upper speakers 573, respectively, and closes the pair of openings 574a. And a speaker cover 575 made of punching metal attached to the rear side of the unit main body 271.

  Here, although illustration is omitted, each of the pair of side bases 572 (the left side base 572a and the right side base 572b) has an internal space that is opened only toward the side where the opening window is provided. In the inner space, the above-mentioned outer-peripheral light-emitting part 34 (left outer-periphery light-emitting part 34a, right-outer outer-periphery light-emitting part 34b) provided to emit light from the outer periphery into the outer periphery of the opening window, and from the outer periphery of the opening window The outer-periphery light detector 35 (the left-hand outer light detector 35a and the right-hand outer light detector 35b) that detects the light outside the outer periphery is provided.

  That is, as will be described later, according to such a structure, the outer-periphery light-emitting part 34 and the outer-periphery light detection part 35 are arranged outside the outer periphery of the opening window. It is possible to make the entire area of the window function as a portion (operation receiving portion) that receives an operation by the player. Further, the outer peripheral light detection unit 35 is not disposed in a dew state, but is disposed in the internal space 3435 (see FIG. 190) of the side base 572 opened only toward the side where the opening window is provided. As a result, when detecting the light by the outer periphery outside light detection unit 35, it is possible to suitably eliminate the effect light that may be a disturbance.

  Further, the door frame top unit 570 is attached to the front surface at the center in the left-right direction of the unit main body 271 and is attached to the rear side of the top middle decorative member 576 and the top middle decorative member 576. A door frame top middle decorative board 577 having a plurality of LEDs mounted on the front face thereof, and a plurality of slits 574b respectively attached to the front face of the unit main body 271, and the left and right ends of the top middle decorative member 576 being closed. A plurality of transparent flat plate-like light guide members 578 extending from the vicinity to the vicinity of both left and right ends of the unit main body 271 across the opening 574a, and a top middle decorative member 576 on the front surface of the unit main body 271. The top left decorative lens member 579 and the top left decorative lens member 579 that are respectively attached to the left and right sides and respectively cover the front surfaces of a plurality of (three) light guide members 578. The top right decorative lens member 580, the top left decorative lens member 579, and the top right decorative lens member 580 are respectively attached to the front surface of the unit main body 271 from the front side thereof, and the openings 574a from both the left and right sides of the top middle decorative member 576. And a top middle left decorative member 581 and a top middle right decorative member 582 that extend to the vicinity of the center side end portion.

  Further, the door frame top unit 570 is attached to the inside of the left and right side surfaces of the unit main body 271, and LEDs are respectively mounted at portions facing the left and right outer ends of the plurality (three) light guide members 578. The door frame top left decorative substrate 583 and the door frame top right decorative substrate 584, and a plurality of (three) slits 574b formed on the left and right sides of the center in the left-right direction on the rear side of the unit main body 271 pass therethrough. A pair of board bases 585 attached to the respective parts, and doors which are attached to the front surfaces of the pair of board bases 585 and have a plurality of LEDs 586a and 587a mounted at positions behind the slits 574b of the unit main body 271. Frame top middle left decorative board 586, door frame top middle right decorative board 587, door frame top middle left decorative board 586 and And a, a pair of light blocking members 588 which are respectively attached to the rear side of the unit body 271 at the front side of the door frame top right in decorative substrate 587.

  Further, the door frame top unit 570 is attached to the central base 571 so as to cover the door frame top unit relay board 589 attached to the front surface of the central base 571 in the unit main body 271 and the front surface of the door frame top unit relay board 589. The relay board cover 590 attached, the upper cover 591 attached to the unit body 271 so as to close the upper opening 574c of the unit body 271, and the unit so as to close the lower opening 574d of the unit body 271. A lower cover 592 attached to the main body 271.

  The center base 571 of the door frame top unit 570 is formed in a quadrangular shape whose front view extends to the left and right. The central base 571 is formed in a box shape opened rearward, and has a plurality of irregularities on the front surface. The pair of side bases 572 are attached to the left and right ends of the central base 571, respectively. The pair of upper speakers 573 are attached to the front surfaces of the side bases 572, respectively. The pair of upper speakers 573 are attached to the door frame top unit 570 in an oblique manner so that the front surfaces of the pair of upper speakers 573 move rearward on the side close to the center in the left-right direction of the door frame top unit 570. The pair of upper speakers 573 are full-range cone type speakers capable of outputting sound in a wide frequency band.

  The unit main body 271 is formed in such a shape that the lower part in the vicinity of the left and right ends of a quadrangle extending left and right bulges downward when viewed from the front. In other words, the unit main body 271 is formed in such a shape that the shape of the front view is cut out of a quadrangle extending left and right by a trapezoid that is narrowed upward from the lower end side. The unit main body 271 has a rectangular shape in plan view extending from side to side and a portion having about 1/2 of the full width (length in the left and right direction) around the center in the left and right direction on the front end side of the rectangle. The trapezoid protruding forward and the quadrangle protruding short forward with the front end side of the trapezoid as a long side are formed in a combined shape. Accordingly, the unit main body 271 is a line in which both sides of a portion projecting forward at the center in the left-right direction on the front face connect the left-right end portion of the unit main body 271 and the left-right end portion of the front end of the front-projecting portion. It is located behind (it is depressed).

  In the unit main body 271, openings 574 a penetrating in the front-rear direction are formed at positions on the front surface from the both ends in the left-right direction to positions outside the portions protruding forward. Further, the unit main body 271 has a plurality of slits extending in the vertical direction at a predetermined height in the left and right directions and penetrating in the front-rear direction, in a portion extending obliquely forward from the front portion of the trapezoidal portion. 574b is formed. The plurality of slits 574b extend from the vicinity of the front end of the portion extending obliquely forward to the front surface of the unit main body 271 to the vicinity of the opening 574a. The plurality of slits 574b are formed on the both sides of the center of the unit main body 271 in the left-right direction so as to be spaced apart from each other by three.

  Further, the unit main body 271 has an upper opening 574c squarely cut from the rear end to the front at the center in the left-right direction on the upper surface, and a lower opening 574d cut from the rear end to the front in the left-right direction on the lower surface. It is equipped with. The upper opening 574c of the unit main body 271 is closed by the upper cover 591. The lower opening 574d is closed by the lower cover 592.

  Further, the unit main body 271 includes a top left decorative portion 574e and a top right decorative portion 574f extending vertically at both left and right ends. The top left decorative portion 574e has a front surface formed at a position substantially the same as the front surface of the portion where the opening 574a is formed. The top right decorative portion 574f is formed such that the front surface thereof is positioned forward of the front surface of the portion where the opening 574a is formed. The unit main body 271 is formed of an opaque member.

  The top middle decorative member 576 is attached to the front end of a portion protruding forward at the center in the left-right direction on the front surface of the unit main body 271. The top middle decorative member 576 has a front pentagonal shape that is bent so that the central part of the lower side of the substantially square is positioned downward, and extends outward from the upper ends of the left and right sides of the pentagon. It is formed in a shape such as a combination of a substantially right triangle connecting the tip of the side and the lower ends of the left and right sides of the side pentagon. The top middle decorative member 576 is inclined such that the front pentagonal portion moves rearward as it goes downward. The top middle decorative member 576 is formed in a three-dimensional shape as a whole and has translucency.

  The front middle decorative board 577 of the door frame is rearward of the top middle decorative member 576 in a state in which the front surface is inclined so as to move backward as it goes downward along the front surface of the deformed pentagonal portion of the top middle decorative member 576. Mounted on the side. The door frame top middle decorative board 577 has a plurality of LEDs mounted on the front surface, and the top middle decorative member 576 can be decorated with light emission by emitting these LEDs.

  The light guide member 578 is formed of a transparent member. The light guide member 578 is formed in a shape along the shape on both the left and right sides of the front end of the portion projecting forward on the front surface of the unit main body 271. When the side close to both ends in the left-right direction of the unit main body 271 is described as the end side, and the side close to the center as the center side, the light guide member 578 is a straight part that extends straight from side to side toward the center side. 578a, and an arc portion 578b extending in an arc shape having a large radius so as to move forward from the end portion on the center side of the straight portion 578a toward the center side. The light guide member 578 has a depth in the front-rear direction smaller than the height in the vertical direction at the straight portion 578a, and a depth in the front-rear direction larger than the height in the vertical direction at the arc portion 578b. The light guide member 578 is formed such that the vertical portion 578a has a constant height in the vertical direction, and the arc portion 578b is formed so that the height in the vertical direction decreases toward the center. In the state where the light guide member 578 is assembled to the door frame top unit 570, the straight portion 578a is positioned immediately before the opening 574a of the unit main body 271, and the arc portion 578b closes the slit 574b of the unit main body 271 from the front. Yes.

  The light guide member 578 includes a diffuse reflection portion 578c formed of a saw-like unevenness formed on the rear surface of the straight portion 578a, a diffusion input portion 578d formed of a plurality of unevenness formed on the rear surface side of the arc portion 578b, It has.

  In the state where the light guide member 578 is assembled to the door frame top unit 570, the outer ends of the left and right directions face the LEDs 583a and 584a of the door frame top left decorative substrate 583 or the door frame top right decorative substrate 584. At the same time, the diffusion input portion 578d faces the LEDs 586a and 587a of the door frame top middle left decorative substrate 586 or the door frame top middle right decorative substrate 587. When light from the LEDs 583a and 584a of the door frame top left decorative substrate 584 or the door frame top right decorative substrate 584 is incident on the light guide member 578 from the ends on both outer sides in the left-right direction, the light enters the direct portion 578a. The inside of the straight portion 578a is sequentially reflected forward from the end portion by the diffuse reflection portion 578c formed on the rear surface of the straight portion 578a, and light is irradiated forward from the entire front surface of the straight portion 578a. A top left decorative lens member 579 or a top right decorative lens member 580 is disposed in front of the light guide member 578, and a portion that is in front of the straight part 578a is decorated with light emission.

  The light guide member 578 receives light from the LEDs 586a and 587a of the door frame top middle left decorative substrate 586 or the door frame top middle right decorative substrate 587 from the diffusion input portion 578d formed on the rear surface of the arc portion 578b. Then, the light is diffused widely into the arc portion 578b by the unevenness of the diffusion input portion 578d, and the light is irradiated forward from the entire front surface of the arc portion 578b. Thereby, the part located in front of the circular arc part 578b in the top left decorative lens member 579 or the top right decorative lens member 580 can be decorated with light emission.

  As described above, the light guide member 578 includes the LEDs 583a and 586a of the door frame top left decorative board 583 and the door frame top middle left decorative board 586, or the door frame top right decorative board 584 and the door frame top middle right decorative board 587. The light from the LEDs 584a and 587a can be guided, and the top left decorative lens member 579 or the top right decorative lens member 580 arranged in front can be illuminated and decorated in a good (uniform) state.

  The top left decorative lens member 579 is attached to the front surface of the unit body 271 so as to cover the front of the three light guide members 578 arranged on the left side of the front surface of the unit body 271 in the left-right direction. The top left decorative lens member 579 has three decorative lens portions 579a that accommodate the three light guide members 578 independently from the front. The decorative lens portion 579a of the top left decorative lens member 579 is formed in a shape that follows the light guide member 578, and covers the front surface and the upper and lower surfaces of the light guide member 578. On the front surface of each decorative lens portion 579a, projections and depressions of a square frustum projecting forward are arranged in a row on the left and right.

  The top left decorative lens member 579 extends from the left end of the top middle decorative member 576 in the door frame top unit 570 to the right end of the top left decorative portion 574e of the unit body 271. That is, the top left decorative lens member 579 decorates substantially the entire left side of the top middle decorative member 576 in the door frame top unit 570. The top left decorative lens member 579 is illuminated and decorated by the LEDs 583a and 586a of the door frame top left decorative substrate 583 and the door frame top middle left decorative substrate 586 via the three light guide members 578.

  The top right decorative lens member 580 is attached to the front surface of the unit main body 271 so as to cover the front of the three light guide members 578 arranged on the right side of the front surface of the unit main body 271 in the left-right direction. The top right decorative lens member 580 has three decorative lens portions 580a that house the three light guide members 578 independently from the front. The decorative lens portion 580a of the top right decorative lens member 580 is formed in a shape that follows the light guide member 578, and covers the front surface and upper and lower surfaces of the light guide member 578. On the front surface of each decorative lens portion 580a, projections and depressions of a square frustum projecting forward are arranged in a row on the left and right.

  The top right decorative lens member 580 extends from the right end of the top middle decorative member 576 in the door frame top unit 570 to the left end of the top right decorative portion 574f of the unit body 271. That is, the top right decorative lens member 580 decorates substantially the entire right side of the top middle decorative member 576 in the door frame top unit 570. The top right decorative lens member 580 is illuminated and decorated by the LEDs 584a and 587a of the door frame top right decorative substrate 584 and the door frame top middle right decorative substrate 587 via the three light guide members 578.

  The top middle left decorative member 581 is attached to the front surface of the unit main body 271 from the front of the top left decorative lens member 579 between the left opening 574a on the front surface of the unit main body 271 and the top middle decorative member 576. The top middle left decorative member 581 is mounted so as to fill the space between the three decorative lens portions 579a of the top left decorative lens member 579 in the assembled state in the door frame top unit 570, and the front center side is the top left side. The decorative lens member 579 projects forward from the front surface. The top middle left decorative member 581 is formed of an opaque member.

  The top middle right decorative member 582 is attached to the front surface of the unit main body 271 from the front of the top right decorative lens member 580 between the right opening 574a on the front surface of the unit main body 271 and the top middle decorative member 576. The top middle right decorative member 582 is mounted so as to fill the space between the three decorative lens portions 580a of the top right decorative lens member 580 in a state assembled to the door frame top unit 570, and the center of the front side is closer to the top right. The decorative lens member 580 protrudes forward from the front surface. The top middle right decorative member 582 is formed of an opaque member.

  The door frame top left decorative substrate 583 is attached to the inside of the left side surface (top left decorative portion 574e) in the unit main body 271 with the surface on which the LED 583a is mounted facing rightward. On the door frame top left decorative substrate 583, an LED 583a is mounted at a position facing the left end surfaces of the three light guide members 578 attached to the left front surface of the unit body 271 in the left-right direction center (see FIG. 90). ). The three LEDs 583a can each emit light independently. A portion of the top left decorative lens member 579 positioned in front of the left opening 574a of the unit main body 271 via the straight portions 578a of the three light guide members 578 is set by the LED 583a of the door frame top left decorative substrate 583. Can be decorated with luminescence.

  The door frame top right decorative board 584 is attached to the inside of the right side surface (top right decorative portion 574f) in the unit main body 271 with the surface on which the LED 584a is mounted facing leftward. On the door frame top right decorative substrate 584, an LED 584a is mounted at a position facing the right end surfaces of the three light guide members 578 attached to the front surface on the right side of the unit body 271 in the left-right direction center (see FIG. 90). ). The three LEDs 584a can each emit light independently. A portion of the top right decorative lens member 580 positioned in front of the right opening 574a of the top right decorative lens member 580 is connected to the LED 584a of the door frame top right decorative substrate 584 via the straight portions 578a of the three light guide members 578. Can be decorated with luminescence.

  The pair of substrate bases 585 are attached to the rear side of the unit body 271 where the plurality of slits 574b are formed. The pair of substrate bases 585 are formed substantially symmetrical to each other. The substrate base 585 includes a substantially square side wall having sides extending in the vertical and front and back directions, a rear wall having a rectangular shape in front view extending rightward and leftward from the rear side of the side wall, and a front end of the upper side of the side wall. The upper wall of a substantially right triangle connecting the upper side of the side wall and the rear wall with the line connecting the upper side of the side wall as the hypotenuse, and the lower side of the side wall and the rear wall on the opposite side of the upper wall And a bottom wall of a right triangle, and is formed in a triangular prismatic box shape in which the upper and lower hypotenuses are open. The substrate base 585 is attached to the unit main body 271 so that the opened part is closed by the unit main body 271. The substrate base 585 is attached with the door frame top middle left decorative substrate 586 or the door frame top middle right decorative substrate 587 so that the opened part is closed.

  The door frame top center left decorative substrate 586 is attached to the substrate base 585 so as to close a box-shaped open portion from the front in the substrate base 585 attached to the rear side on the left side of the left and right center of the unit main body 271. It is done. The door frame top middle left decorative substrate 586 is attached to the front surface of the substrate base 585 so that the front surface moves forward as it moves toward the center side in the left-right direction of the unit body 271. Inclined state. As a result, the door frame top middle left decorative substrate 586 is a surface of a portion where the front side of the door frame top unit 570 is formed with three slits 574b on the left side of the unit body 271 in the left-right direction center. It becomes a state substantially parallel to.

  The door frame top middle left decorative substrate 586 has a plurality of LEDs 586 a mounted at positions corresponding to the three slits 574 b of the unit main body 271. As a result, the door frame top middle left decorative substrate 586 is in a state in which the plurality of LEDs 586a face forward from the three slits 574b on the left side of the center of the unit body 271 in a state assembled to the door frame top unit 570. The door frame top middle left decorative substrate 586 emits a plurality of LEDs 586a to emit and decorate a portion near the top middle decorative member 576 of the top left decorative lens member 579 via the arc portion 578b of the light guide member 578. be able to.

  The door frame top middle right decorative substrate 587 is attached to the substrate base 585 so as to close a box-shaped open portion from the front in the substrate base 585 attached to the rear side on the right side of the left and right center of the unit main body 271. It is done. The door frame top middle right decorative substrate 587 is attached to the front surface of the substrate base 585, so that the front surface moves forward as it moves toward the center in the left-right direction of the unit main body 271. Inclined state. As a result, the door frame top middle right decorative substrate 587 is assembled to the door frame top unit 570, and the front surface thereof is the surface of the portion where the three slits 574b on the right side from the center in the left-right direction of the unit body 271 are formed. It becomes a state substantially parallel to.

  The door frame top middle right decorative board 587 has a plurality of LEDs 587 a mounted at positions corresponding to the three slits 574 b of the unit main body 271. As a result, the door frame top middle right decorative board 587 is in a state in which the plurality of LEDs 587a face forward from the three slits 574b on the right side of the center of the unit main body 271 in a state assembled to the door frame top unit 570. The door frame top middle right decorative board 587 emits a plurality of LEDs 587a to emit light and decorate a portion near the top middle decorative member 576 of the top right decorative lens member 580 via the arc portion 578b of the light guide member 578. be able to.

  The pair of light shielding members 588 are attached to the rear side of the front surface of the unit main body 271 at a position between the door frame top middle left decorative board 586 and the door frame top middle right decorative board 587 and the unit main body 271. The pair of light shielding members 588 are formed so as to be substantially bilaterally symmetrical with each other by an opaque member. The light shielding member 588 is provided between the upper and lower sides of the plurality of LEDs 586a and 587a on the door frame top middle left decorative substrate 586 and the door frame top middle right decorative substrate 587 arranged in correspondence with the three slits 574b in the unit main body 271. Partitioning. By this light shielding member 588, light can be guided forward by the light guide member 578 only by the LEDs 586a and 587a located immediately after each light guide member 578, and the top left decorative lens member 579 and the top right decorative member The decorative lens portions 579a and 580a of the lens member 580 can be illuminated and decorated satisfactorily.

  The door frame top unit relay board 589 is attached to the front surface of the central base 571. The door frame top unit relay substrate 589 includes a pair of upper speakers 573, a door frame top middle decorative substrate 577, a door frame top left decorative substrate 583, a door frame top right decorative substrate 584, a door frame top middle left decorative substrate 586, and a door. The connection between the frame top middle right decorative board 587 and the door body relay board of the door frame base unit 100 is relayed. The door frame top unit relay board 589 is connected to the door body relay board via a connection cable (not shown) provided in the door frame right side unit 550. The front side of the door frame top unit relay board 589 is covered with a relay board cover 590.

  The door frame top unit 570 includes a top middle decorative member 576 that protrudes forward at the center in the left-right direction, and is curved so that the front surfaces on both the left and right sides of the top middle decorative member 576 are bent backward. Therefore, it is possible to make the player have an illusion that only the top middle decorative member 576 protrudes greatly forward, and the player's interest can be strongly attracted to the pachinko machine 1.

  Further, the door frame top unit 570 includes a top left decorative lens member 579 and a top right decorative lens member 580 that decorate the left and right sides of the top middle decorative member 576 disposed at the center, and the left and right sides of the top middle decorative member 576. It is formed so as to extend from both sides to a top left decorative portion 574e and a top right decorative portion 574f formed at the left and right ends of the unit main body 271. Thereby, the front upper part of the door frame 3 can be entirely decorated by the door frame top unit 570.

  At this time, in the door frame top unit 570, the front surface is protected by a speaker cover 575 made of punching metal behind each of the left and right ends near the top left decorative lens member 579 and the top right decorative lens member 580. The speaker cover 575 faces the front from between the three decorative lens portions 579a and 580a that are separated from each other above and below the top left decorative lens member 579 and the top right decorative lens member 580. The player can listen to the sound output from the left and right upper speakers 573 in a good state, and can enjoy high-quality stereo sound.

  Further, the door frame top unit 570 includes a door frame top left decorative substrate 583 and a door frame top right decorative by a plurality of light guide members 578 provided on the rear side of the top left decorative lens member 579 and the top right decorative lens member 580. Light from the substrate 584, the door frame top middle left decorative substrate 586, and the door frame top middle right decorative substrate 587 can be guided to the top left decorative lens member 579 and the top right decorative lens member 580, and the top left decorative lens member The entire front surface of 579 and the top right decorative lens member 580 can be decorated with good light emission. Therefore, the door frame top unit 570 can decorate the entire front surface of the upper part of the door frame 3 including the front of the left and right upper speakers 573 with light emission.

[3-8. Effect of door frame]
The effects of the door frame 3 will be described. The door frame 3 in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment has the through-holes 111 penetrating through the door frame base 110 in the door frame base unit 100 in the front and rear directions and in the vertical and horizontal directions as compared with the conventional pachinko machine. The vertical height of the plate unit 320 and the door frame top unit 570 is reduced in accordance with the enlargement of the through-hole 111, and the horizontal width of the door frame left side unit 530 and the door frame right side unit 550 Is made smaller. Thereby, the front surface of the game board 5 (game area 5a) attached to the main body frame 4 can be seen as widely as possible from the player (front) through the through-hole 111 (glass unit 190). This corresponds to the game board 5 having a wide game area 5a.

  The door frame 3 has a production operation unit 400 (second production operation unit 400A) having a large hemispherical operation button 410 at the center in the left-right direction of the dish unit 320 bulging forward on the lower side of the through-hole 111. The front surface of the lower half (the lower side of the upper plate 321) on both the left and right sides of the production operation unit 400 (the front surface of the front plate lower decorative portion 326c) is recessed so as to bend backward (the plate unit). 320, a shape curved in a concave shape so that the front surfaces on both the left and right sides of the rendering operation unit 400 are positioned rearward than a straight line connecting the front ends of the left and right ends of 320 and the front ends of the left and right ends of the rendering operation unit 400. ing. As a result, the production operation unit 400 attached to the front surface at the center in the left-right direction of the plate unit 320 appears to protrude greatly forward, so that the production operation unit 400 is highlighted and shown to the player. It is possible to pay attention to the production operation unit 400.

  The door frame 3 tilts the presentation operation unit 400 disposed on the front surface of the dish unit 320 below the through-hole 111 so that the large hemispherical transparent operation button 410 faces obliquely upward and forward. Therefore, when the player sits in front of the pachinko machine 1, the operation button 410 faces the player's head (face), and the player drops his line of sight and moves the rendering operation unit 400. When viewed, the operation button 410 can be seen in a state substantially close to the front, the large and round operation button 410 can be visually recognized strongly, and an expectation can be enhanced for the effect using the operation button 410. At the same time, the effect image displayed on the door frame side effect display device 460 arranged in the transparent operation button 410 can be visually recognized in a good state, and the effect image can be sufficiently enjoyed. Maseru can be.

  Further, the door frame 3 includes an operation button 410 having a diameter substantially the same as the overall height of the plate unit 320 and bulging forward, so that when the operation button 410 is operated, the hand frame can be moved by a short distance. Any part of the operation button 410 can be touched, and “fast pressing” of the operation button 410 can be performed relatively easily. In addition, since the operation button 410, which has a large diameter and bulges forward, is mounted in an inclined state, it can be pressed from above like the operation buttons of a conventional pachinko machine, and can be operated to the left or right. The operation button 410 can be operated satisfactorily or from the front, and the operation buttons 410 having good operability can be more enjoyed.

  In addition, the door frame 3 is mounted with the stage operation unit 400 in a suspended state by the dish unit 320 and includes a vibration motor 424 that generates vibration at the lower part of the stage operation unit 400. When vibration is generated by rotating the vibration motor 424 in accordance with the state, strong vibration can be transmitted to the player's hand touching the upper part of the operation button 410, and the player can be surprised by the operation button. The production using 410 can be further enjoyed.

  Furthermore, since the door frame 3 is provided with a large operation button 410 (production operation unit 400) over the entire height of the plate unit 320 in the center of the front surface of the plate unit 320, the upper plate 321 is compared with a conventional pachinko machine. Because the lower plate 322 underneath is inconspicuous, it can make it easier for players who are familiar with conventional pachinko machines to recognize that they are clearly different, and appeal to the players strongly. A powerful pachinko machine 1 can be obtained.

  Further, the door frame 3 is formed so that the lower plate 322 wraps around the rear side of the production operation unit 400 with respect to the lower plate opening 326d that is opened on the left side of the production operation unit 400 on the front surface of the plate unit 320. Therefore, the volume of the lower plate 322 can be increased with respect to the size of the lower plate opening 326d, and a sufficient number of game balls can be secured in the lower plate 322. In addition, since the rear part of the lower plate 322 wraps around to the rear side of the production operation unit 400, when the player puts his left hand into the lower plate 322 or puts his / her finger on the lower plate opening 326d. Since it becomes difficult for the fingertips to touch the wall behind the lower plate 322, it is possible to make it difficult to give the player a sense of incongruity, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest in the game and to increase the size of the lower plate opening 326d. Compared to this, it can be recognized by tactile sense that the volume of the lower plate 322 is large.

  Further, the door frame 3 has a lower tray ball supply port 323c through which game balls from the upper plate 321 are discharged to the lower plate 322, and a bottom for pulling out the game balls of the lower plate 322 into a dollar box or the like below the plate unit 320. The countersunk hole 322a is arranged linearly in the front-rear direction, and is arranged on the right outside of the lower dish opening 326d in the front view (on the right side of the left end of the frame unit 415 of the rendering operation unit 400). That is, the lower tray ball supply port 323c and the lower tray ball removal hole 322a are connected to the rendering operation unit 400, the rendering operation unit mounting portion 326a (the right outer side of the lower tray opening 326d) in the tray unit cover 326, and the front end of the lower tray cover 340. Since the lower dish ball supply port 323c and the lower dish ball removal hole 322a are not visible from the player side, the appearance of the dish unit 320 (pachinko machine 1) can be refreshed. The appearance of the pachinko machine 1 can be improved.

  Further, the door frame 3 has a lower plate ball hole 322a opened in the lower plate 322 because the lower plate ball hole 322a is disposed in front of the lower plate ball supply port 323c (directly in front). Then, as soon as the game ball released from the upper plate 321 or the like to the lower plate 322 enters the lower plate 322, it is discharged from the lower plate ball removal hole 322a to a lower dollar box or the like. At this time, since the player cannot see the lower tray ball supply port 323c and the lower tray ball removal hole 322a, the flow of the game balls discharged from the upper tray 321 and the like through the lower tray 322 to the dollar box is also included. I can't see it. Accordingly, the player can have an illusion that the game ball on the upper plate 321 or the game ball discharged from the payout device 830 in a state where the upper plate 321 is full is directly discharged to the dollar box. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult for the game ball to feel the annoyance passing through the lower plate 322, and to reduce the interest by dedicating the player to the game (gaming operation of the game ball, production image, etc.). it can.

  In addition, the door frame 3 has a lower plate ball removal hole 322a disposed at the front left side of the lower plate ball supply port 323c in the lower plate 322, and the lower plate 322 standing on the right side of the lower plate ball removal hole 322a. Since the raised wall portion is obliquely curved so as to face the direction of the lower dish ball removal hole 322a, the game balls supplied from the lower dish ball supply port 323c to the lower dish 322 are directly It can be guided to the punching hole 322a, or can be indirectly guided to the lower dish ball punching hole 322a by being reflected on the right wall. Thereby, in a state where the lower dish ball hole 322a remains open, the game ball supplied from the lower dish ball supply port 323c to the lower dish 322 is an area on the left side of the lower dish ball hole 322a in the lower dish 322. Since it can be discharged downward from the lower tray ball removal hole 322a without entering the lower tray first region A1, the lower side of the lower plate 322 is displayed without showing the player the game balls circulating in the lower tray 322. The game ball can be discharged downward (dollar box), and the same effects as described above can be achieved.

  Further, the door frame 3 includes a lower plate opening 326d of the plate unit cover 326 facing the front of the lower plate 322 between the effect operation unit mounting portion 326a (the effect operation unit 400) and the lower speaker opening 326e. Therefore, even if the player puts his hand on the lower plate opening 326d or puts his hand on the lower plate 322, the front of the lower speaker port 326e is not blocked by the player's hand. The sound from the speaker 921 in the substrate unit 900 can be output well forward, and the sound from the pachinko machine 1 can be enjoyed. In addition, when the player puts his hand in the lower plate 322 or approaches the lower plate 322, the player can feel the vibration caused by the heavy bass from the speaker 921 output forward from the lower speaker port 326e, and the game Entertainers and suppress the decline of interest.

  Moreover, since the door frame 3 is provided with the door frame right side unit 550 which is plate-like and protrudes forward from the right side of the through-hole 111, when the pachinko machine 1 is installed in the island facility of the game hall, the door Since the frame right side unit 550 can exert an effect such as a partition between the pachinko machine adjacent to the right side, the player who plays with the pachinko machine 1 can play in a private room. The game can be played in a relaxed atmosphere without bothering other players around you.

  Furthermore, the door frame 3 can be light-decorated on the front end and both left and right sides of the door frame right side unit 550 that is plate-like and protrudes greatly forward, so that the game hall installed with the pachinko machines 1 arranged side by side Even if the pachinko machine 1 is not located in front of the pachinko machine 1, the presence of the pachinko machine 1 can be informed from a distance such as from the side along the island facility, and the pachinko machine has a high appeal to the player. Machine 1 can be used.

  Further, the door frame 3 includes a top middle decorative member 576 that protrudes forward at the center in the left-right direction in the door frame top unit 570 on the upper side of the through-hole 111, and the front surfaces on both the left and right sides of the top middle decorative member 576, A shape that is recessed so as to squeeze backward (the top middle decorative member in the door frame top unit 570 rather than the straight line connecting the front ends of the left and right ends of the door frame top unit 570 and the front ends of the left and right ends of the top middle decorative member 576 576 is formed in a concavely curved shape so that the front surfaces of the left and right sides of 576 are located rearward. As a result, only the top middle decorative member 576 of the door frame top unit 570 appears to protrude greatly forward, so that the player can make the top middle decorative member 576 stand out and emphasized. The medium decorative member 576 can be strongly noted.

  By the way, a pair of upper speakers spaced apart from each other are provided on the upper part of the door frame in the conventional pachinko machine, and the two upper speakers are conspicuous. On the other hand, the door frame 3 according to the present embodiment has a pair of upper portions whose front surfaces are protected by speaker covers 575 made of punching metal at both left and right ends in the door frame top unit 570 attached to the upper side of the through-hole 111. In addition to the speaker 573, a top left decorative lens member 579 and a top right decorative lens member 580 extending from the left and right sides of the center top middle decorative member 576 to the left and right ends through the front of the speaker cover 575 are provided. The entire front surface of the left decorative lens member 579 and the top right decorative lens member 580 can be decorated with light emission. Thereby, since the front upper part of the door frame 3 can be decorated as a whole, the pair of upper speakers 573 become inconspicuous in the upper part of the door frame 3, and the decoration clearly different from the conventional pachinko machine is given. The pachinko machine 1 can be recognized by the player at a glance, and the player can enjoy a high-quality stereo sound by the pair of upper speakers 573. it can.

  As described above, the door frame 3 of the present embodiment includes the effect operation unit 400 attached to the dish unit 320 and the top middle decorative member 576 of the door frame top unit 570 on the lower side and the upper side of the through-hole 111. , Because it protrudes forward in the center in the left and right direction, it can show the player a unified decoration up and down so that the virtual line passing through the center in the left and right direction is conspicuous, and by the decoration of sophisticated feeling The pachinko machine 1 can be made more conspicuous than other pachinko machines and has a high appealing power.

  Further, the door frame 3 projects the top middle decorative member 576 and the effect operation unit 400 of the door frame top unit 570 disposed vertically at the center in the left-right direction, and thus the top middle decorative member 576. When the lighting operation unit 400 is decorated with light emission, the player can show a light emission line that extends vertically at the center in the left-right direction on the front surface of the door frame 3, and the player's line of sight is arranged in the center in the left-right direction. It can be guided to the operation button 410 or the like of the effect operation unit 400.

[4. Overall structure of main frame]
The main body frame 4 in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 91 to 94. FIG. 91 is a perspective view of the main body frame as viewed from the front, and FIG. 92 is a perspective view of the main body frame as viewed from the rear. FIG. 93 is an exploded perspective view of the main body frame disassembled for each main member and viewed from the front. FIG. 94 is an exploded perspective view of the main body frame disassembled for each main member and viewed from the rear. As shown in the figure, the main body frame 4 of the present embodiment is formed in a box shape with the front opened, and the game board 5 is detachably accommodated therein. The body frame 4 is attached to the frame-like outer frame 2 attached to the island facility of the game hall at the top and bottom of the front left side front end so that it can be opened and closed, and the door frame 3 is closed so that the opened front side is closed. It is attached so that it can be opened and closed.

  The main body frame 4 of the present embodiment includes a frame-shaped main body frame base 600 that can be partially inserted into the frame of the outer frame 2 and can support the outer periphery of the game board 5, and the main body frame base 600. Attached to both the upper and lower ends on the left side of the front view and rotatably attached to the outer frame side upper hinge member 60 and the outer frame side lower hinge member 70 of the outer frame 2, and the door frame side upper hinge member 140 and the door frame of the door frame 3 respectively. A main body frame side upper hinge member 620 and a main body frame side lower hinge member 640 to which the lower side hinge member 150 is rotatably attached, respectively, and a reinforcing frame 660 attached to the left side surface of the main body frame base 600 when viewed from the front. .

  The main body frame 4 is attached to the lower part of the front surface of the main body frame base 600, and a ball launcher 680 for driving a game ball into the game area 5a of the game board 5; A locking unit 700 that locks between the outer frame 2 and the main body frame 4 and between the door frame 3 and the main body frame 4, and is attached to the rear side along the front side and the left side of the main body frame base 600. An inverted L-shaped payout unit 800 for paying out a game ball to the cage player side, a substrate unit 900 attached to the lower rear portion of the main body frame base 600, and an openable / closable attachment to the rear side of the main body frame base 600. And a back cover 980 that covers the rear side of the game board 5 attached to the main body frame base 600.

[4-1. Body frame base]
As shown in FIGS. 91 to 94, the main body frame base 600 of the main body frame 4 in the present embodiment is formed in a rectangular shape whose front view extends vertically. The main body frame base 600 penetrates back and forth within a range of about 3/4 of the total height from a position slightly below the upper end, and a game board insertion slot 601 into which the game board 5 is inserted from the front side, A game board placement part 602 that forms the lower side of the board insertion slot 601 and on which the game board 5 is placed, and protrudes upward from the center in the left-right direction of the game board placement part 602 and is located at the left and right of the lower end of the game board 5 And a game board restricting portion 603 for restricting rearward movement.

  Further, the main body frame base 600 has a launching device mounting portion 604 for mounting a ball launching device 680 formed on the lower right side of the game board mounting portion 602 in front view, and a right side of the launching device mounting portion 604 in front view. A cylinder insertion port 605 that passes through the front and rear and through which the key cylinder 710 of the locking unit 700 is inserted and a door of the board unit 900 that passes through the front and rear from the left and right center of the game board mounting portion 602 to the left and the lower side. A connecting opening 606 that faces the frame relay board 911 forward, and a circular shape that penetrates forward and backward on the lower left side of the game board placement part 602 when viewed from the front, and faces the speaker unit 920 in the board unit 900 forward. A speaker opening 607.

  Further, the main body frame base 600 extends in a plate-like shape from the right side of the game board insertion slot 601 to the rear, so that the locking unit 700 is attached to the right side, and the back cover 980 is rotatable at the rear end. A rear extension 608 is provided. The main body frame base 600 of the main body frame 4 is formed in the vicinity of the upper and lower ends at the left end of the front view on the rear surface, and the upper hinge attachment for attaching the main body frame side upper hinge member 620 and the main body frame side lower hinge member 640 is provided. A portion 609 and a lower hinge attaching portion 610.

  The main body frame base 600 is attached to an opening cover 615 that closes the connection opening 606 so as to be opened and closed, and to be pivotable to a position slightly lower on the left side from the center of the game board mounting portion 602 when viewed from the front. And a game board lock member 616 capable of restricting the forward movement of the game board 5 inserted through the game board insertion slot 601.

[4-2. Main body frame side upper hinge member and main body frame side lower hinge member]
The main body frame side upper hinge member 620 and the main body frame side lower hinge member 640 of the main body frame 4 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 91 to 94. The main body frame side upper hinge member 620 and the main body frame side lower hinge member 640 are attached to the upper hinge attaching portion 609 and the lower hinge attaching portion 610 of the main body frame base 600.

  The main body frame side upper hinge member 620 includes an upper hinge main body 621 in which a rear portion of a flat plate member extending horizontally is bent downward in an L-shape, and projects upward in a cylindrical shape from the front end of the upper hinge main body 621. The main body frame upper hinge pin 622 that is pivotally supported by the cage outer frame side upper hinge member 60 and the upper hinge main body 621 pass through the left side of the main body frame upper hinge pin 622 when viewed from the front, and the door frame side upper hinge member 140 is pivotally supported. And an upper hinge hole 623 for the door frame. The body frame side upper hinge member 620 is attached to the upper hinge attachment portion 609 of the body frame base 600 at a portion bent downward in the upper hinge body 621.

  The main body frame side lower hinge member 640 penetrates vertically at the front end of the lower hinge first main body 641 and the lower hinge first main body 641 in which the rear portion of the horizontally extending flat plate member is bent upward in an L shape. A lower hinge hole for outer frame (not shown) pivotally supported by the outer frame side lower hinge member 70 of the outer frame 2 and a horizontally extending flat plate disposed above the lower hinge first main body 641 The lower hinge second main body 643 whose rear part is bent in an L shape upward, and the front end of the lower hinge second main body 643 vertically penetrates the door frame side lower hinge member 150 of the door frame 3. The door frame hinge hole 644 for supporting the door frame and the door frame hinge hole 644 in the horizontally extending portion of the lower hinge second main body 643 extend from the left end to the upper side and extend upward from the left end. A regulating piece 645 for regulating the rotation range of .

  The lower hinge second body 643 is configured such that a horizontally extending portion is spaced upward from a portion of the lower hinge first main body 641 that extends horizontally, and a portion bent upward is a lower hinge first body. It is in contact with the front surface of the portion bent upward of the main body 641. The body frame side lower hinge member 640 is attached to the lower hinge attachment portion 610 of the body frame base 600 at a portion bent upward from the lower hinge first body 641 and the lower hinge second body 643.

[4-3. Reinforcement frame]
The reinforcing frame 660 of the main body frame 4 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 91 to 94. The reinforcing frame 660 is attached to the left side surface of the main body frame base 600. The reinforcing frame 660 has a U-shaped cross-sectional shape in plan view with an open right side, and extends vertically with a constant cross-sectional shape. Further, the reinforcing frame 660 restricts the game board 5 inserted into the game board insertion slot 601 of the main body frame base 600 from moving forward and downward behind the portion extending rightward from the front end. A set of left positioning members 661 are attached so as to be spaced apart from each other in the vertical direction.

  The reinforcement frame 660 can reinforce the hinge side (left side in front view) of the main body frame base 600 and enter the main body frame 4 (game board 5) from the left side passing between the outer frame 2 and the main body frame 4. It is possible to prevent unauthorized insertion of tools.

[4-4. Ball launcher]
The ball launcher 680 of the main body frame 4 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 91, 93 and 94. The ball launcher 680 is a device for driving a game ball stored in the upper plate 321 of the tray unit 320 into the game area 5 a of the game board 5 attached to the main body frame 4. In the ball launching device 680, the strength of the game ball is changed in accordance with the rotation angle of the handle 302 of the handle unit 300 at the lower right front corner of the door frame 3.

  The ball launching device 680 is attached to the rear launching surface 681 of the flat plate-like launching base 681 attached to the launching device attaching portion 604 of the main body frame base 600 and the launching base 681 on the rear surface in the front view. A firing solenoid 682 consisting of a rotary solenoid penetrating and extending forward, a ball striking rod 683 having a base end attached to the rotation shaft of the firing solenoid 682, and a slanting upper left extension from the vicinity of the tip of the ball striking rod 683 And a launch rail 684 attached to the front surface of the launch base 681 and capable of rolling a game ball.

  In this ball launching device 680, a game ball is supplied from the ball feed unit 250 of the door frame 3 to the upper right end of the launch rail 684, and a game ball is supplied to the upper right end of the launch rail 684. When the handle 302 is turned, the firing solenoid 682 is driven with a strength corresponding to the turning angle, and the game ball is hit by the hitting ball 683. Then, the game ball hit by the hit ball 683 is guided to the outer rail 1001 and the inner rail 1002 of the game board 5 through the launch rail 684 and is driven into the game area 5a.

  If the hit game ball does not reach the game area 5a due to the strength of the game ball, the space between the launch rail 684 and the game board 5 (the outer rail 1001 and the inner rail 1002). From the lower foul cover unit 270 to the foul ball receiving port 275, passes through the foul cover unit 270, and is discharged to the lower plate 322.

[4-5. Locking unit]
The locking unit 700 of the main body frame 4 in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 91 to 94. The locking unit 700 of the present embodiment is attached to the main body frame base 600 of the main body frame 4 and can lock between the main body frame 4 and the door frame 3 and between the main body frame 4 and the outer frame 2. The locking unit 700 is attached to the right side surface of the rear extension 608 of the main body frame base 600 and extends vertically. The locking unit 700 protrudes forward from the unit base 701 and can be locked to the door frame 3. A door frame ridge 702, a plurality of outer frame ridges 703 projecting rearward from the unit base 701 and latchable with the outer frame 2, and projecting in a columnar shape from the bottom of the unit base 701 to the front, A protrusion protrudes from the front end portion in a direction perpendicular to the axis, and the rotation of the cylinder lock 211 is transmitted by engaging with the rotation transmitting member 212 of the opening / closing cylinder unit 210 of the door frame 3, and the door according to the rotation direction of the key. A key cylinder 710 that unlocks either the frame collar 702 or the outer frame collar 703.

[4-6. Dispensing unit]
The payout unit 800 of the main body frame 4 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 95 is a perspective view of the dispensing unit viewed from the front, and FIG. 96 is a perspective view of the dispensing unit viewed from the back. FIG. 97 is an exploded perspective view of the payout unit disassembled for each main structure and viewed from the front, and FIG. 98 is an exploded perspective view of the payout unit disassembled for each main structure and viewed from the back. FIG. 99 (a) is a perspective view of the ball guiding unit of the payout unit as viewed from the front, and FIG. 99 (b) is a perspective view of the ball guiding unit as viewed from the back. Further, FIG. 100 is an exploded perspective view of the ball guiding unit. FIG. 101A is a perspective view of the payout unit of the payout unit as seen from the front, and FIG. 101B is a perspective view of the payout device as seen from behind. FIG. 102 is an exploded perspective view of the dispensing device as seen from the front, and FIG. 103 is an exploded perspective view of the dispensing device as seen from the back. Further, FIG. 104 (a) is a front view of the dispensing device, and FIG. 104 (b) is a cross-sectional view taken along line Q-Q in FIG. FIG. 105 (a) is an explanatory view showing a state where the ball removal passage is closed by the ball removal movable piece in the dispensing device, and FIG. 105 (b) is an illustration showing a state where the ball removal passage is opened by the ball removal movable piece. It is.

  FIG. 106 (a) is a perspective view of the upper full ball path unit in the payout unit as seen from the front, and FIG. 106 (b) is a perspective view of the upper full ball path unit as seen from the back. FIG. 107 (a) is an exploded perspective view of the upper full sphere path unit disassembled and viewed from the front, and FIG. 107 (b) is an exploded perspective view of the upper full sphere path unit disassembled and viewed from the rear. is there. Further, FIG. 108 (a) is a perspective view of the lower full tank path unit in the payout unit viewed from the front, and FIG. 108 (b) is a perspective view of the lower full tank path unit viewed from the rear. FIG. 109 is an exploded perspective view of the lower full sphere path unit as seen from the front, and FIG. 110 is an exploded perspective view of the lower full sphere path unit as seen from the rear. Further, FIG. 111 (a) is an explanatory view showing a state where the guideway opening / closing door is closed in the lower full sphere path unit, and FIG. 111 (b) is an explanatory view showing a state where the guideway opening / closing door is open. . FIG. 112 is an explanatory view showing the relationship between the foul cover unit of the door frame and the lower full ball path unit. FIG. 113 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of game balls in the payout unit.

  As shown in FIGS. 95 and 96, the payout unit 800 of the present embodiment is attached to the upper side of the payout unit base 801 and an inverted L-shaped payout unit base 801 attached to the rear side of the main body frame base 600. The tank tank 802 stores a game ball supplied from an island facility of a game hall (not shown) in a box shape that is open to the left and right and is attached to the payout unit base 801 below the ball tank 802. And a tank rail 803 extending to the left and right for guiding the game ball in the cage ball tank 802 leftward as viewed from the front. In the tank rail 803, the game balls are guided to the left, and are aligned in two rows in the front-rear direction by a ball leveling member 804 (see FIG. 113) that hangs down from above.

  The payout unit 800 is attached to the rear surface of the payout unit base 801 on the upper left side when viewed from the front, and guides a game ball from the tank rail 803 downward in a meandering manner, and below the ball guide unit 820. A payout device 830 that is detachably attached to the payout unit base 801 and that pays out the game balls guided by the ball guide unit 820 one by one based on an instruction from the payout control board 951 housed in the payout control board box 950. And. From the tank rail 803 to the payout device 830, game balls circulate in two rows, and from the payout device 830, game balls are paid out one by one.

  Further, the payout unit 800 is attached to the rear surface of the payout unit base 801 and guides the game balls paid out by the payout device 830 downward, and the game balls according to the storage state of the game balls on the upper plate 321 in the tray unit 320. Is discharged from either the normal discharge port 850d or the full tank discharge port 850e, and is discharged from the normal discharge port 850d of the upper full ball path unit 850 attached to the lower end of the dispensing unit base 801. Normal guidance path 861 that guides the game ball forward from the front end to the through-ball passage 273 of the door frame 3, guides the game ball released from the full tank outlet 850e to the front of the door frame 3 from the front end. The full tank guide path 862 for guiding to the full tank receiving port 274, and the front end openings of the normal guide path 861 and the full tank guide path 862 are arranged on the main body frame. And a, a lower full sphere path unit 860 having a taxiway door 863 to be opened or closed in response to opening and closing of the door frame 3 against.

[4-6a. Ball guidance unit]
The ball guiding unit 820 of the payout unit 800 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 99 and 100. FIG. The ball guiding unit 820 includes a box-shaped front case 821 that extends vertically and has a rear side open, a box-shaped rear case 822 that is attached to the rear side of the front case 821 and has a front side open, and a front case 821 and the rear case 822, and a flat partition plate 823 that partitions the front case 821 and the rear case 822. The front and rear ends of the partition plate 823 penetrate the front case 821 and the rear case 822. A rod-shaped shaft member 824 that is attached, and a pair of movable piece member front 825 and a rear piece of the movable piece member that are rotatably attached by the shaft member 824 and are disposed in the front case 821 and the rear case 822, respectively. 826 and a ball breakage detection sensor 827 which is attached in the front case 821 and can detect the rotational position of the pair of movable piece member front 825 and the movable piece member rear 826. To have.

  The front case 821 has a ball guide inlet 821a that is open at the upper part of the right side so that a game ball can pass therethrough, and a ball guide outlet that opens at a position to the right of the bottom center of the bottom side so that the game ball can pass through. 821b, and a ball guide inlet 821a and a ball guide outlet 821b are connected to each other, and a guide passage 821c through which a game ball can flow is provided. The guide passage 821c includes an introduction portion 821d that extends obliquely from the ball guide entrance 821a to the vicinity of the left end at a small angle with respect to the horizontal, and a center of height along the left side of the front case 821 from the introduction portion 821d. The detection portion 821e extends straight downward to the vicinity, and the meandering portion 821f extending in a meandering manner from the detection portion 821e with the left and right widths of the front case 821. Further, the front case 821 includes a notch 821g on the right side wall of the detection portion 821e in the guide passage 821c.

  The rear case 822 includes a ball guide inlet 822a that is open at the upper part of the right side so that a game ball can pass therethrough, and a ball guide outlet that is opened at a position to the right of the bottom center of the bottom side so that the game ball can pass through. 822b, a ball guide inlet 822a and a ball guide outlet 822b, and a guide passage 822c through which a game ball can flow. The guide passage 822c includes an introduction portion 822d that extends obliquely from the ball guide entrance 822a to the vicinity of the left end at a small angle with respect to the horizontal, and a center of height along the left side of the rear case 822 from the introduction portion 822d. The detection unit 822e extends straight down to the vicinity, and the meandering unit 822f extends in a meandering manner from the detection unit 822e with the left and right widths of the rear case 822. The rear case 822 includes a notch 822g on the right side wall of the detection unit 822e in the guide passage 822c.

  The rear case 822 is substantially symmetrical to the left and right with respect to the front case 821, and is formed so that the guide passage 821c and the guide passage 822c are aligned in the front-rear direction when assembled in the ball guide unit 820. Yes.

  The shaft member 824 has front and rear ends attached to positions below the upper ends of the notches 821g and 822g in the front case 821 and the rear case 822 and outside the guide passages 821c and 822c.

  The movable piece member front 825 includes a flat plate-like movable piece 825a extending vertically, a shaft hole 825b penetrating forward and backward at the upper end of the right side surface of the movable piece 825a, and the movable piece 825a. An extension portion 825c extending rightward from the upper end of the movable piece 825a at a right angle to the right surface of the movable piece 825a, and connecting the extension portion 825c and the movable piece 825a, extends in a fan shape around the shaft hole 825b. A connecting portion 825d, a weight attaching portion 825e that protrudes outward from the vicinity of the center of the outer periphery of the connecting portion 825d and the upper portion of the connecting portion 825d, and has a through-hole penetrating in the front-rear direction, and an extending portion 825c A detection piece 825f that extends outward from the right-hand tip and can be detected by the ball breakage detection sensor 827, and a flat extension outward from a position near the movable piece 825a on the outer periphery of the connecting portion 825d. Is provided with a stopper piece 825g, the.

  When the movable piece member front 825 passes the shaft member 824 through the shaft hole 825b, the weight attaching portion 825e protruding from the outer periphery of the connecting portion 825d is rotated by its own weight so as to be positioned immediately below the shaft hole 825b. The movable piece 825a extends obliquely downward from the shaft hole 825b. Therefore, in the assembled state of the ball guiding unit 820, the connecting portion 825d is inserted into the notch portion 821g of the front case 821, the lower end of the movable piece 825a protrudes into the guiding passage 821c, and the stopper piece 825g It will be in the state contact | abutted to the outer wall of the guidance channel | path 821c (detection part 821e). When the stopper piece 825g abuts against the outer wall of the guide passage 821c, the lower end of the movable piece 825a is restricted from rotating further in the direction protruding into the guide passage 821c (left direction in front view). Further, when the movable piece member front 825 rotates the lower end of the movable piece 825a in a direction approaching the wall of the guide passage 821c (right direction in the front view), the left side surface of the movable piece 825a becomes the guide passage 821c. It matches the inner surface. In this state, the detection piece 825f in front of the movable piece member 825 is in a non-detection state with respect to the ball breakage detection sensor 827. That is, when there is a game ball in the guide passage 821c, the ball break detection sensor 827 is not detected.

  The movable piece member rear 826 includes a flat plate-like movable piece 826a extending vertically, a shaft hole 826b penetrating forward and rearward at the upper end of the right surface of the movable piece 826a, and a movable piece 826a. The extension portion 826c extending rightward from the upper end of the movable piece 826a at right angles to the right surface of the movable piece 826a, and the extension portion 826c and the movable piece 826a are connected to each other and extend in a fan shape around the shaft hole 826b. A connecting portion 826d, a weight attaching portion 826e having a through hole that protrudes outward from the vicinity of the center of the outer periphery of the connecting portion 826d and the upper portion of the extending portion 826c, and a through hole extending in the front-rear direction, The detection piece 826f that extends outward from the right end to the outside and can be detected by the ball breakage detection sensor 827, and extends from the position near the movable piece 826a on the outer periphery of the connecting portion 826d to the outside in the form of a flat plate. Is provided with a stopper piece 826g, the.

  When the movable piece member rear 826 passes the shaft member 824 through the shaft hole 826b, the weight attaching portion 826e protruding from the outer periphery of the connecting portion 826d is rotated by its own weight so as to be positioned immediately below the shaft hole 826b. Then, the movable piece 826a extends obliquely downward from the portion of the shaft hole 826b. Therefore, in the assembled state of the ball guiding unit 820, the connecting portion 826d is inserted into the notch 822g of the rear case 822, the lower end of the movable piece 826a protrudes into the guiding passage 822c, and the stopper piece 826g It will be in the state contact | abutted to the outer wall of the guidance path 822c (detection part 822e). When the stopper piece 826g abuts against the outer wall of the guide passage 822c, the lower end of the movable piece 826a is restricted from further rotating in the direction protruding into the guide passage 822c (left direction in front view). Further, when the movable piece member rear 826 rotates the lower end of the movable piece 826a in a direction approaching the wall of the guide passage 822c (right direction in front view), the left side surface of the movable piece 826a is moved to the guide passage 822c. It matches the inner surface. In this state, the detection piece 826f after the movable piece member 826 is in a non-detection state with respect to the ball breakage detection sensor 827. That is, when there is a game ball in the guide passage 822c, the ball break detection sensor 827 is not detected.

  The ball guiding unit 820 of the present embodiment is supplied with a plurality of game balls arranged in a line in the front and rear directions by the tank rail 803, and the front case 821 and the rear case in a state where the plurality of game balls are arranged in a line. By 822, it is possible to guide to the lower dispensing device 830 in two rows before and after (see FIG. 113). At this time, since the front case 821 and the rear case 822 are partitioned by the partition plate 823, the game balls flowing through the respective guide passages 821c and 822c do not interfere with each other and flow well. Can do.

  Further, when the game ball flows through the guide passages 821c and 822c of the ball guide unit 820, the game ball comes into contact with the movable pieces 825a and 826a of the movable piece member front 825 and the movable piece member rear 826, and the movable pieces 825a and 826a are moved. The movable piece member front 825 and the movable piece member rear 826 rotate in a direction coinciding with the wall surfaces of the guide passages 821c and 822c. Thereby, the detection pieces 825f and 826f before the movable piece member 825 and the detection piece 825f and 826f after the movable piece member 826 are in a non-detection state with respect to the ball break detection sensor 827, and it can be seen that there is a game ball in the guide passages 821c and 822c.

  When the game ball is paid out by the payout device 830 on the downstream side of the ball guidance unit 820, the game balls in the guide passages 821c and 822c flow downstream. When a game ball flows through the guide passages 821c and 822c, the momentum of the game ball flowing through the introduction portions 821d and 822d is increased, and the game ball flowing through the introduction portions 821d and 822d is movable pieces above the detection portions 821e and 822e. It bounces back to the side of 825a, 826a and comes into contact with the movable pieces 825a, 826a. Since the movable pieces 825a and 826a vibrate due to the abutment of the game ball, the movable pieces 825a and 826a vibrate between the movable pieces 825a and 826a and the notches 821g and 822g of the guide passages 821c and 822c. It is possible to remove dust, dust, etc., and the movable pieces 825a and 826a can be rotated favorably by their own weight or the like.

  In addition, the ball guiding unit 820 detects the game balls flowing through the respective guide passages 821c and 822c by the separate movable piece member front 825 and the movable piece member rear 826, respectively, and the movable piece member front 825 and Since each of the detection pieces 825f and 826f after the movable piece member 826 is detected by one ball breakage detection sensor 827, when there is no game ball in any of the guide passages 821c and 822c, The movable pieces 825a and 826a of the movable piece member 825 or the movable piece member 826 are rotated so as to protrude into the guide passages 821c and 822c. The Therefore, since it is possible to detect a shortage of the game ball at an early stage, it is possible to quickly replenish the game ball and shorten the time when the game is interrupted as much as possible, thereby reducing the interest of the player. Can be suppressed.

  Further, the weight of the movable piece member front 825, the movable piece member rear 826, and the weight is obtained by screwing and attaching a metal screw as a weight to the weight attaching portions 825e, 826e of the movable piece member front 825 and the movable piece member rear 826. Thus, the lower ends of the movable pieces 825a and 826a can be easily rotated in the direction of protruding into the guide passages 821c and 822c. Further, since the upper ends of the movable pieces 825a and 826a are rotatably attached to the outside of the guide passages 821c and 822c, and the lower end side protrudes into the guide passages 821c and 822c, the dust in the guide passages 821c and 822c. And dust do not adhere to the upper and lower ends of the movable pieces 825a and 826a. Therefore, even if the movable pieces 825a and 826a rotate to the wall side of the guide passages 821c and 822c, dust, dust, or the like does not bite between the lower ends of the movable pieces 825a and 826a and the wall. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a problem that the movable pieces 825a and 826a do not rotate.

  As described above, the ball guiding unit 820 of the present embodiment has the movable piece front 825 and the movable pieces 825a and 826a behind the movable piece member 826 projecting into the guide passages 821c and 822c through which the game balls flow due to their own weight. By attaching weights made of metal screws to weight attachment portions 825e, 826e on the opposite side of the surface that comes into contact with the game ball, the movable piece member 825 and the movable piece member rear part 826 are moved according to their own weight and weight weight. The lower end side of 825a, 826a can be easily rotated (projected) into the guide passages 821c, 822c. Further, since the upper ends of the movable pieces 825a and 826a are rotatably attached to the outside of the guide passages 821c and 822c, and the lower end side protrudes into the guide passages 821c and 822c, the dust in the guide passages 821c and 822c. And dust do not adhere to the upper and lower ends of the movable pieces 825a and 826a. Therefore, even if the movable pieces 825a and 826a rotate to the wall side of the guide passages 821c and 822c, dust, dust, or the like does not bite between the lower ends of the movable pieces 825a and 826a and the wall. The movable pieces 825a and 826a (the movable piece member front 825 and the movable piece member rear 826) can be prevented from rotating.

  Further, since the metal screw as the weight is screwed into and attached to the weight attaching portions 825e and 826e formed as the through holes, the weight is not affected even if the movable piece member front 825 and the movable piece member rear 826 are rotated frequently. The movable piece member front 825 and the movable piece member rear 826 (the weight attaching portions 825e and 826e) are not detached from each other, and the movable piece member front 825 and the movable piece member rear 826 can be maintained in a good state for a long time. . Moreover, since the weight can be easily attached to the movable piece member front 825 and the movable piece member rear 826 simply by screwing the metal screw into the weight attachment portions 825e and 826e, the labor for attaching the weight can be simplified. The cost associated with the assembly of the pachinko machine 1 can be reduced.

  Further, in the guide passages 821c and 822c, introduction portions 821d and 822d for guiding the game ball toward the movable pieces 825a and 826a are provided on the upstream side of the portion where the movable pieces 825a and 826a protrude inside. Since the game balls flow in the guide passages 821c and 822c, the game balls come into contact with the movable pieces 825a and 826a. Therefore, the movable pieces 825a and 826a can be vibrated by the contact of the game balls. Accordingly, the vibrations of the movable pieces 825a and 826a can remove dust or dirt that is sandwiched or invaded between the movable pieces 825a and 826a and the walls of the guide passages 821c and 822c. The front part 825 and the rear part 826 of the movable member can be rotated well.

  Therefore, since the movable piece member front 825 and the movable piece member rear 826 can be rotated well, the state (presence / absence) of the game ball in the guide passages 821c and 822c can be detected reliably, and the game ball It is possible to suppress the occurrence of problems due to erroneous detection or the like. In addition, even if the game balls supplied to the payout device 830 disappear from the guide passages 821c and 822c, the presence or absence of the guide passages 821c and 822c can be reliably detected via the movable pieces 825a and 826a. The game ball can be replenished to the player, and the time at which the game is interrupted can be shortened as much as possible, thereby suppressing a decrease in the interest of the player.

[4-6b. Dispensing device]
A payout device 830 of the payout unit 800 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 101 to 105. The payout device 830 has a box shape with the rear side open, a payout entrance 831a that is open to allow the game ball to pass in the center in the left-right direction on the top surface, and an opening that allows the game ball to pass near the left end in front view on the bottom surface. A payout outlet 831b, a ball outlet 831c that is open so that a game ball can pass therethrough in the vicinity of the right end of the front view on the bottom surface, and a payout passage 831d through which the payout inlet 831a and the payout outlet 831b communicate with each other. , And a front box 831 having a ball discharge passage 831e which branches from the middle of the payout passage 831d and communicates with the ball discharge outlet 831c and through which game balls can flow, and is attached to the rear side of the front box 831. It has a box shape with the front side open, a payout entrance 832a that is open so that a game ball can pass through in the center in the left-right direction on the top surface, and a game ball near the left end in front view on the bottom surface. A payout outlet 832b that is open to allow passage, a ball outlet 832c that is open so that a game ball can pass therethrough in the vicinity of the right end of the front view on the bottom surface, and a payout inlet 832a and a payout outlet 832b that are connected to each other. There is a possible payout path 832d, and a rear box 832 having a ball discharge path 832e that branches from the middle of the payout path 832d and communicates with the ball discharge outlet 832c and through which game balls can flow.

  The payout device 830 is attached to the front side of the front box 831 and has a shallow box-like front cover 833 that is open on the rear side, and is attached to the front box 831 so that the rotary shaft passes through the front box 831. The payout motor 834 extending into the front cover 833, the drive gear 835 attached to the rotating shaft of the payout motor 834, and the drive gear 835 meshing with the front box 831 and the front cover 833 are rotatable. A spur gear-shaped intermediate gear 836 attached to the intermediate gear 836, a driven gear 837 meshing with the intermediate gear 836, the driven gear 837 penetrates rotatably, the front end is attached to the front cover 833, and the rear A shaft member 838 having an end passing through the front box 831 and attached to the rear box 832, a shaft member 838 passing through the shaft member 838 and rotatably attached to the front box 831 and the rear box 832. Discharge vanes 839 that are disposed in the passages 831d and 832d and rotate integrally with the driven gear 837, and blade rotation detection sensors 840 that are attached between the front box 831 and the rear box 832 and detect the rotation of the discharge vanes 839. And.

  Further, the dispensing device 830 is attached between the front box 831 and the rear box 832, and has a flat partition plate 841 that partitions the dispensing path 831 d of the front box 831 and the dispensing path 832 d of the rear box 832, and the front box 831. And a rear box 832, a payout detection sensor 842 that detects a game ball discharged by the rotation of the payout vane 839 and discharged from the payout outlets 831 b and 832 b, payout passages 831 d and 832 d, and a ball discharge passage 831e and 832e are pivotally attached by a front box 831 and a rear box 832 at a portion where the ball extraction passage 831e and 832e can be closed. A ball removal lever 844 that is slidably attached to the upper part of the right side of the box 832 in a front view so that the ball removal movable piece 843 can be rotated or cannot be rotated; It is equipped with a.

  The payout passage 831d of the front box 831 extends obliquely to the lower right as viewed from the front so as to go from the payout inlet 831a to the ball outlet 831c, and is downward at a height of about 1/3 from the upper surface with respect to the total height of the front box 831. It bends so as to extend vertically and bends substantially horizontally to the left near the center of the total height, and then extends vertically downward again at about 1/3 of the left and right widths of the front box 831 from the left end. It is bent in a crank shape so as to be positioned immediately above the payout outlet 831b at a height of about 1/4 from the bottom with respect to the total height of the front box 831, and extends vertically to the payout outlet 831b. Dispensing vanes 839 are arranged in the portion of the dispensing passage 831d that is bent in a crank shape.

  On the other hand, the ball removal passage 831e further extends a portion extending obliquely from the discharge inlet 831a to the lower right in the discharge passage 831d, and is about 1/3 from the upper surface with respect to the total height of the front box 831. It branches off to the height near the center.

  Further, the front box 831 is formed at the upper part of the right side surface when viewed from the front, and a guide shelf 831f that protrudes rearward in a portion extending vertically toward the payout outlet 831b in the payout passage 831d. And a lever attachment portion 831g for attaching the ball release lever 844 so as to be slidable up and down.

  The payout passage 832d of the rear box 832 extends obliquely to the lower right in front view so as to go from the payout inlet 832a to the ball outlet 832c, and is downward at a height of about 1/3 from the upper surface with respect to the total height of the rear box 832. It bends so as to extend vertically to the left, and is bent so as to extend substantially horizontally to the left near the center of the total height, and then extends vertically downward again at about 1/3 from the left end with respect to the left and right widths of the rear box 832. It is bent in a crank shape and extends vertically to the payout outlet 832b so as to be positioned immediately above the payout outlet 832b at a height of about 1/4 of the total height of the rear box 832. Dispensing blades 839 are arranged at portions of the dispensing passage 832d that are bent in a crank shape.

  On the other hand, the ball discharge passage 832e further extends a portion of the discharge passage 832d that obliquely extends from the discharge inlet 832a to the lower right, and is approximately 1/3 from the upper surface with respect to the total height of the rear box 832. It branches off to the height near the center.

  Further, the rear box 832 is formed on the upper part of the right side surface when viewed from the front, and a guide shelf 832f that protrudes forward as it goes downward in a portion that extends vertically toward the payout outlet 832b in the payout passage 832d. And a lever attachment portion 832g for attaching the ball release lever 844 so as to be slidable up and down.

  The discharge passages 831d and 832d and the ball removal passages 831e and 832e of the front box 831 and the rear box 832 are formed in the same shape. The payout passages 831d and 832d are partitioned by a partition plate 841 up to the upstream side of the portion where the payout vanes 839 are arranged. Further, a payout detection sensor 842 is attached between the guide shelves 831f and 832f and the payout outlets 831b and 832b. That is, the game balls that have circulated through the payout passage 831d of the front box 831 and the game balls that have circulated through the payout passage 832d of the rear box 832 are moved back and forth between the front box 831 and the rear box 832 by the respective guide shelves 831f and 832f. It is brought close to the boundary and detected by one payout detection sensor 842.

  The driven gear 837 is a spur gear-like gear portion 837a meshing with the intermediate gear 836, and projects radially from the rear surface of the gear portion 837a at an angular interval of 60 degrees, and can be detected by the blade rotation detection sensor 840. A plurality of detection pieces 837b, and a connecting portion 837c that protrudes in a cylindrical shape from the center of the gear portion 837a to the rear and has an unevenness on the peripheral surface of the rear end and can be connected to the discharge vane 839. .

  The discharge vane 839 extends in a cylindrical shape in the front and rear direction, and protrudes in a direction perpendicular to the axis of the base cylinder portion 839a from the front end of the base cylinder portion 839a at a constant interval from the front end of the base cylinder portion 839a. The plurality of (three) front blades 839b and the front blades 839b from the rear end of the base tube portion 839a are alternately projected in the direction perpendicular to the axis of the base tube portion 839a at regular intervals in the circumferential direction. 3) Rear blade 839c and a connected portion that protrudes forward from the front end of the base cylindrical portion 839a in a cylindrical shape and that has concavities and convexities that can be connected to the connecting portion 837c of the driven gear 837 on the peripheral surface of the front end. 839d.

  Three front blades 839b and three rear blades 839c of the discharge blade 839 are provided at intervals of 120 degrees in the circumferential direction, and the rear blades 839c are arranged around the front blades 839b so as to be staggered. It is offset outward at an angle of 60 degrees in the direction and extends outward. The payout blade 839 of the present embodiment is connected by a circular arc that is recessed toward the center between the three front blades 839b (rear blades 839c), and the diameter of the circular arc is the same as or slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball. Thereby, between the front blades 839b (rear blades 839c), a ball housing portion 839e capable of housing only one game ball is formed.

  Further, the three front blades 839b and the rear blades 839c are formed such that the outer diameter D1 of the base cylinder portion 839a is 1 to 1.4 times the outer diameter of the game ball. In addition, the diameter D2 centered on the axis of the base cylinder portion 839a up to the position closest to the axis of the base cylinder portion 839a in the arc portion (sphere receiving portion 839e) between the front blades 839b (rear blade 839c) Is formed about 0.3 to 0.4 times the outer diameter of the game ball. That is, the depth [(diameter D1−diameter D2) / 2] from the outer periphery of the front blade 839b and the rear blade 839c to the most recessed portion of the ball housing portion 839e is 0.1-0. It is supposed to be 4 times.

  Therefore, it is possible to hold about 3/10 (between 1/4 and 1/3) of the outer periphery of the game ball by the arc portion (the ball housing portion 839e) between the front blades 839b (the rear blades 839c). it can. In other words, a depth of about 1/5 (1/7 to 1/4) of the outer diameter of the game ball can be accommodated. Thereby, the game balls in the payout passages 831d and 832d can be quickly accommodated between the front blades 839b (rear blades 839c) (the ball housing portion 839e).

  With the dispensing blade 839 of the present embodiment, the front blade 839b is located in the dispensing passage 831d of the front box 831 and the rear blade 839c is located in the dispensing passage 832d of the rear box 832 with the dispensing device 830 assembled. The game balls in the payout paths 831d and 832d can be paid out, respectively. In addition, the payout blade 839 is disposed in a portion bent in a crank shape below the center of the total height of the front box 831 and the rear box 832 in the payout passages 831d and 832d. Specifically, in the payout passages 831d and 832d, the center of rotation of the payout vane 839 is located immediately below a portion extending vertically downward from near the center of the total height of the front box 831 and the rear box 832. In the portion of the discharge passages 831d and 832d bent in a crank shape, the wall (inner wall) on the side far from the discharge blade 839 is centered on the rotation center of the discharge blade 839, and from the outer periphery of the front blade 839b and the rear blade 839c. It is formed in a circular arc shape separated by a distance S smaller than the outer diameter of the game ball. In the present embodiment, the distance S is 0.7 to 0.9 times the outer diameter of the game ball. In other words, the distance from the most recessed portion of the ball housing portion 839e to the arc-shaped portions of the payout passages 831d and 832d is 1.03 to 1.1 times the outer diameter of the game ball. .

  As a result, when the game ball flowing down on the payout vane 839 comes into contact with the outer peripheries of the front vane 839b and the rear vane 839c, the payout device 830 passes through the bent portion of the payout passages 831d and 832d in a crank shape. Cannot be discharged downward from the payout outlets 831b and 832b. On the other hand, when the game ball is accommodated in the ball accommodating portion 839e, the game ball moves along with the rotation of the payout blade 839, and can pass through the portion bent in the crank shape of the payout passages 831d and 832d, from the payout outlets 831b and 832b. Released downwards.

  In the payout device 830, the diameter D1 of the front blade 839b and the rear blade 839c is about 1.2 to 1.4 times the outer diameter of the game ball, and the ball housing portion 839e has a diameter 1 of the game ball. Since the depth of / 7 to ¼ is accommodated, the time required to accommodate the game ball can be shortened while reducing the outer diameter of the payout vane 839 as much as possible. Thereby, even if the payout blade 839 is rotated rapidly, the game ball can be accommodated in the ball accommodating portion 839e and sent to the payout outlets 831b and 832b. Accordingly, the number of game balls to be paid out per unit time can be increased as compared with the conventional case, and the time required for paying out game balls can be shortened.

  The ball-removable movable piece 843 extends in a plate shape in the vertical and front / rear direction, and a lower portion is bent to form a body shape in a front view, and extends in a cylindrical shape in the front / rear direction at the upper end of the main body portion 843a. A shaft tube portion 843b whose both ends are rotatably attached to the front box 831 and the rear box 832 respectively, a projecting portion 843c projecting from the upper portion of the outer side surface of the main body portion 843a, and a main body portion 843a. A weight attaching portion 843d (see FIG. 105) including a through-hole penetrating in the front-rear direction in a lower portion bent in a square shape.

  In the state where the dispensing device 830 is assembled, the ball removal movable piece 843 is oriented so that the lower portion of the main body portion 843a extends obliquely to the lower left when viewed from the front, and the upper cylindrical tube portion 843b is disposed to eject the front box 831 and the rear box 832. In the passages 831d and 832d, it is possible to turn at a position that extends obliquely from the pay-out entrances 831a and 832a to the lower right in the front view, and slightly outside the wall on the right in the front view that is slightly above the part that bends downward. Installed on.

  In the normal state, the payout device 830 of the present embodiment is configured such that the ball removal lever 844 is slid downward, and the lower portion of the ball removal lever 844 contacts the protrusion 843c of the ball removal movable piece 843 from the right side in front view. It touches. As a result, the ball removal movable piece 843 is restricted from turning counterclockwise when viewed from the front (see FIG. 105A).

  In this normal state, in the main body portion 843a bent in the shape of a square of the ball extraction movable piece 843, the upper side extends vertically from the bent portion, and the lower side of the bent portion is diagonally lower left in front view. It extends to. And the lower end of the main-body part 843a is located in the vicinity of the site | part which the payout channel | paths 831d and 832d and the ball extraction channel | paths 831e and 832e branch. Therefore, the ball removal passages 831e and 832e are closed by the ball removal movable piece 843 (main body portion 843a), and the surface facing the left side of the main body portion 843a forms a part of the wall of the discharge passages 831d and 832d. doing.

  The ball removal movable piece 843 of the present embodiment is formed such that, in a normal state, the center of gravity of the ball removal movable piece 843 is located on the left side of the vertical line passing through the center of the shaft tube portion 843b. Although a force to rotate counterclockwise as viewed from the front acts on the anti-clockwise rotation by the ball removal lever 844, the normal state is maintained.

  When the ball removal lever 844 is slid upward from the normal state, the lower portion of the ball removal lever 844 moves away from the protruding portion 843c of the ball removal movable piece 843, and the ball removal movable piece 843 rotates counterclockwise when viewed from the front. Movement restrictions are lifted. Accordingly, the ball-moving movable piece 843 is rotated counterclockwise by its own weight so that the center of gravity is located directly below the shaft tube portion 843b. The ball removal movable piece 843 rotates counterclockwise until the lower right side surface of the main body portion 843a contacts the left surface of the member forming the right side surface of the front box 831 and the rear box 832. (See FIG. 105 (b)). Accordingly, the ball removal passages 831e and 832e are opened, and the game ball that has entered from the payout entrances 831a and 832a comes into contact with the main body portion 843a of the ball removal movable piece 843 in the middle of the payout passages 831d and 832d. The ball removal movable piece 843 is rotated counterclockwise when viewed from the front to open the ball removal passages 831e and 832e, and flows through the opened ball removal passages 831e and 832e and is released downward from the ball removal outlets 831c and 832c. The Rukoto.

  In the present embodiment, since the ball removal movable piece 843 includes the weight attachment portion 843d, the ball attachment lever 844d is slid upward by screwing and attaching a weight made of a metal screw to the weight attachment portion 843d. Thus, when the restriction of the counterclockwise rotation in front view is released, the lower end of the ball removal movable piece 843 protrudes into the ball removal passages 831e and 832e due to the weight of the ball removal movable piece 843 and the weight of the weight. It is possible to facilitate rotation in a direction (counterclockwise in a front view).

  Further, in a normal state where the ball removal lever 844 is slid downward to close the ball removal passages 831e and 832e, a game ball that has entered from the payout inlets 831a and 832a enters the main body portion 843a of the ball removal movable piece 843. Since the contact is made, the ball removal movable piece 843 can be vibrated by the contact of the game ball. Accordingly, dust or dirt sandwiched or invaded between the lower end of the ball removal movable piece 843 and the inner surfaces of the ball removal passages 831e and 832e can be removed by the vibration of the ball removal movable piece 843. It is possible to prevent the ball removal movable piece 843 from becoming unable to rotate by biting or dust.

  Further, since a metal screw as a weight can be screwed into and attached to the weight attaching portion 843d that is a through hole, the weight is removed from the ball-moving movable piece 843 even if the ball-moving movable piece 843 rotates frequently. The ball removal movable piece 843 can be maintained in a good state for a long period of time without being disengaged from the (weight attaching portion 843d). Further, since the weight can be easily attached to the ball removing movable piece 843 simply by screwing the metal screw into the weight attaching portion 843d, the labor for attaching the weight can be simplified, and the pachinko machine 1 can be assembled. The cost which concerns on can be reduced.

  By the way, if the ball removal passages 831e and 832e are closed for a long time by the ball removal movable piece 843, fine dust adheres to the rotation shaft of the ball removal movable piece 843 or the rotation shaft rusts, and the ball The extraction movable piece 843 may become difficult to rotate. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the game balls that have entered from the payout entrances 831a and 832a are brought into contact with the main body portion 843a of the ball removal movable piece 843. Therefore, the ball removal passage 831e is formed by the ball removal movable piece 843. , 832e from the closed state, when the ball release lever 844 for releasing the closure is slid upward to release the lock, the game ball comes into contact with the ball release movable piece 843, so that the impact of the contact The ball removal movable piece 843 can be rotated, and the ball removal passages 831e and 832e can be reliably opened.

  Therefore, when the ball removal lever 844 is operated to open the ball removal passages 831e and 832e, the ball removal movable piece 843 can be rotated favorably, so that the game ball can be removed with certainty. The workability during maintenance and the like can be improved.

[4-6c. Upper full ball path unit]
The upper full ball path unit 850 of the payout unit 800 in this embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 106 and 107. FIG. The upper full ball path unit 850 is attached to a position below the dispensing device 830 in the dispensing unit base 801. The upper full ball path unit 850 is attached to the dispensing unit base 801 and has a box-shaped upper full base 851 whose rear side is opened, and is attached to the rear side of the upper full base 851 and has its front side opened. A box-shaped upper full tank cover 852 and a discharge device pressing member 853 which is rotatably attached to the rear side of the upper full cover 852 and can press the discharge device 830 upward are provided.

  Further, the upper full ball path unit 850 includes an upper payout ball receiving port 850a that is open upward so that a game ball can pass through from the left and right center to the left when viewed from the front, and the right and left from the center when viewed from the front and from the center. Is formed between the upper full base 851 and the upper full cover 852 which are opened upward so that game balls can pass therethrough and received by the upper payout ball receiving port 850a. An upper sphere storage passage 850c having a predetermined size for the game balls to circulate, a normal discharge port 850d opened downward at a position immediately below the upper payout ball receiving port 850a at the lower end of the upper sphere storage passage 850c, and an upper sphere storage A full tank discharge port 850e opening downward at a portion excluding the normal discharge port 850d at the lower end of the passage 850c, a normal discharge port 850d and a full tank discharge port 850e And a, and a partition piece 850f, which partitions the lower portion to the left and right in the upper sphere reservoir passage 850c protrudes upward from between.

  The upper full ball path unit 850 includes an upper ball passage 850g that guides a game ball that has entered from the upper ball removal inlet 850b downward, and an upper portion that opens downward at the lower end of the upper ball removal passage 850g. A ball outlet 850h. The upper full sphere path unit 850 has a normal discharge port 850d, a full tank discharge port 850e, and an upper ball discharge outlet 850h arranged in order from the left side when viewed from the front and opened downward. The upper full ball path unit 850 includes a back cover attachment portion 854 for attaching the back cover 980 to the right end of the upper full base 851.

  When the upper full ball path unit 850 is assembled to the payout unit 800, the upper payout ball receiving port 850a is located immediately below the payout outlets 831b and 832b of the payout device 830, and the upper ball discharge inlet 850b. However, it is located directly under the ball outlets 831c and 832c of the dispensing device 830. Further, the upper full sphere path unit 850 is assembled in the dispensing unit 800, and the normal discharge port 850d, the full tank discharge port 850e, and the upper ball discharge outlet 850h are the normal guide path of the lower full sphere path unit 860. 861, a full tank guide path 862, and a lower ball-out guide path 865 are respectively opened immediately above the rear end openings (see FIG. 113).

  In the upper full ball path unit 850, the game balls that have been paid out by the payout device 830 and discharged downward from the payout outlets 831b and 832b enter the upper ball storage passage 850c from the upper payout ball receiving port 850a. In a state where the normal discharge port 850d at the lower end of the upper sphere storage passage 850c is not closed, a game ball that has entered the upper sphere storage passage 850c from the upper payout ball receiving port 850a is opened directly below the upper payout ball receiving port 850a. The normal discharge port 850d is discharged.

  When the inside of the upper plate 321 of the door frame 3 is filled with game balls, the game balls cannot be stored, and when the normal guide path 861 of the lower full ball path unit 860 is filled with game balls, the normal release is performed. The outlet 850d is closed. In this state, when a game ball enters the upper ball storage passage 850c, it is stored above the normal discharge port 850d. Then, when the amount of the game ball stored on the upper side of the normal discharge port 850d becomes higher than that of the partition piece 850f, the game ball newly entering the upper ball storage passage 850c gets over the partition piece 850f and becomes full. It will be discharged downward from the tank discharge port 850e, and will be sent to the lower plate 322 through the full tank guide path 862 of the lower full ball path unit 860.

  As described above, the upper full sphere path unit 850 automatically drops the game balls paid out from the payout device 830 from the upper plate 321 according to the storage amount of the game balls in the upper plate 321 in the door frame 3. It can be distributed to the dish 322.

[4-6d. Lower full ball path unit]
The lower full sphere path unit 860 of the payout unit 800 in the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. The lower full tank path unit 860 is attached to the lower side of the upper full path path unit 850 in the payout unit base 801. The lower full-ball path unit 860 guides the game balls released from the normal discharge port 850d of the upper full-ball path unit 850 forward and guides the game balls from the front end to the through-ball path 273 of the door frame 3. A full tank guide path 862 that guides the game ball released from the full tank discharge port 850e of the upper full ball path unit 850 forward and guides the game ball from the front end to the full tank reception port 274 of the door frame 3; A guideway opening / closing door 863 that opens and closes the front end openings of the guideway 861 and the full tank guideway 862 according to the opening / closing of the door frame 3 with respect to the main body frame 4, and the normal path 861 and the full tank guideway 862. And a closing spring 864 biasing in a direction to close the front end opening.

  Further, the lower full ball path unit 860 guides the game ball released from the upper ball exit 850h of the upper full ball path unit 850 forward, and moves on the board unit base 910 of the board unit 900 from the center right end in the front-rear direction. And a lower ball extraction guide path 865 for discharging to the bottom.

  In the lower full ball path unit 860, a normal guide path 861, a full tank guide path 862, and a lower ball guide path 865 are arranged in order from the left side to the right side in a front view. The normal guiding path 861, the full tank guiding path 862, and the lower ball guiding path 865 have rear ends that open upward. The normal guiding path 861 and the full tank guiding path 862 have a width in which a plurality of game balls are arranged on the left and right sides, and extend forward to the vicinity of the front end of the main body frame 4 so that the front end side is lowered. Further, the full tank guide path 862 extends forward at a position lower than the normal guide path 861. As shown in the drawing, the normal guiding path 861, the full tank guiding path 862, and the lower ball guiding path 865 are formed by an upper case 866 and a lower case 867 that can be divided vertically.

  The guideway opening / closing door 863 is rotatably attached to a portion between the normal guideway 861 and the full guideway 862 at the front end of the lower case 867 and is rotated clockwise by a closing spring 864. It is energized. More specifically, a full tank guide path 862 that opens to the right of the front end opening of the normal guide path 861 in front view at the front end of the lower full sphere path unit 860 is one game for the normal guide path 861. It is placed at a position lower by the height of the sphere. The guideway opening / closing door 863 is attached to the lower side of the normal guideway 861 and to the left side of the full tank guideway 862 so as to be rotatable about an axis extending in the front-rear direction.

  The guideway opening / closing door 863 includes a disk-like base portion 863a that is rotatably mounted, a first door plate portion 863b that extends obliquely from the base portion 863a to the upper left side and that can close the front end opening of the normal guideway 861. A second door plate portion 863c extending rightward from the base portion 863a and closing the front end opening of the full guide path 862, and an extending portion 863d extending from the base portion 863a obliquely to the lower left side in a flat plate shape. And an operating protrusion 863e that protrudes forward from the front surface of the distal end of the extending portion 863d and that can contact the door opening / closing contact portion 281 of the foul cover unit 270 in the door frame 3.

  Here, closing the front end openings of the normal guiding path 861 and the full tank guiding path 862 means that it is not necessary to seal the openings, and it is sufficient that the game ball cannot pass. The operating protrusion 863e is formed in a short arc shape with the base 863a as the center when viewed from the front, and the front end surface is inclined so as to protrude forward as it approaches the end in the counterclockwise direction. doing.

  The guideway opening / closing door 863 is urged clockwise by a closing spring 864, and the second door plate portion 863 c is located from below the front end opening of the full tank guideway 862 at the front end of the lower case 867. By contacting the boss portion 867a protruding forward, the clockwise rotation is restricted.

  In the lower full tank path unit 860 of the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 is assembled, and the front end of the lower full tank path unit 860 is a through ball passage 273, a full tank receiving port 274, and a door opening / closing door in the foul cover unit 270 of the door frame 3. It is attached at a position facing the contact portion 281 (see FIG. 112). Since the guide path opening / closing door 863 is not in contact with the operating protrusion 863e when the door frame 3 is open with respect to the main body frame 4, the guide path opening / closing door 863 is biased by the closing spring 864. Thus, the second door plate portion 863c is stopped in a state where the second door plate portion 863c is in contact with the boss portion 867a of the lower case 867. In this state, the first door plate portion 863b and the second door plate portion 863c are located in front of the front end openings of the normal guide path 861 and the full guide path 862, and close the front end openings (FIG. 111). (See (a)). Accordingly, in this state, the game balls in the normal guiding path 861 and the full tank guiding path 862 cannot move forward from the front end opening. Game balls will not spill from the road 862.

  When the door frame 3 is closed with respect to the main body frame 4, the door opening / closing contact portion 281 of the foul cover unit 270 in the door frame 3 comes into contact with the front end surface of the operation protrusion 863 e of the guide path opening / closing door 863, thereby operating the door frame 3. Due to the inclination of the front end surface of the protrusion 863e, a force acts to rotate the guide path opening / closing door 863 in a counterclockwise direction when viewed from the front against the urging force of the closing spring 864. As a result, the first door plate portion 863b and the second door plate portion 863c, which have closed the front end openings of the normal guide path 861 and the full tank guide path 862, rotate in a direction away from the front end opening, and the normal guide path 861 In addition, the front end opening of the full tank guide path 862 is opened (see FIG. 111B). In this state, as shown in the figure, the first door plate portion 863b is positioned below the front end opening of the normal guide passage 861, and the second door plate portion 863c is positioned above the front end opening of the full tank guide passage 862. .

  In the state where the front end openings of the normal guiding path 861 and the full tank guiding path 862 are opened, the door frame 3 is completely closed with respect to the main body frame 4, and the normal guiding path 861 and the full tank guiding path 862 are filled. The through-ball passage 273 and the full tank receiving port 274 of the foul cover unit 270 in the door frame 3 are located on the front side of the front end opening of the guide path 862, and the normal guide path 861 and the full tank guide path 862 are penetrated from the side. A game ball can be delivered to the ball passage 273 and the full tank receiving port 274 side.

  In this way, the front end openings of the normal guideway 861 and the full tank guideway 862 are made different in the vertical direction, and the front end openings of the normal guideway 861 and the full tank guideway 862 are made by turning the guideway opening / closing door 863. Since opening and closing is performed, the operation range of the guideway opening / closing door 863 can be made as narrow as possible, and the opening / closing mechanism of the normal guideway 861 and the full-way guideway 862 can be downsized. Therefore, the space for other members can be relatively widened, and the internal space of the pachinko machine 1 can be used more effectively.

  The payout unit 800 of the present embodiment has more game balls from the payout device 830 in a state where the upper plate 321 of the door frame 3 is filled with game balls and the game balls cannot be released to the upper plate 321. Is paid out, the game balls can be stored until the inside of the normal guiding path 861 of the lower full tank path unit 860 is filled with game balls. When a game ball is further paid out from the payout device 830 in a state where the normal guiding path 861 is full of game balls, the game ball is normally released in the upper ball storage passage 850c of the upper full ball path unit 850. If it stays above the outlet 850d and exceeds the partition piece 850f, it will circulate to the full tank outlet 850e side, and the full tank guide path 862 of the lower full ball path unit 860 from the full tank outlet 850e, The payout of game balls through the foul cover unit 270 to the lower plate 322 is automatically switched. Thereafter, when the game balls are further paid out from the payout device 830 and the lower plate 322 is filled with the game balls in addition to the upper plate 321, the foul cover unit 270 is not able to supply the game balls to the lower plate 322. A game ball is stored in the storage passage 277. When the movable piece 278 is rotated by the storage of the game ball in the storage passage 277 and detected by the full tank detection sensor 279, the upper plate 321 and the lower plate 322 are full of game balls. And the payout of the game ball by the payout device 830 is temporarily stopped until the detection of the movable piece 278 by the full tank detection sensor 279 is released.

  Note that the stop of the game ball payout by the payout device 830 with respect to the detection of the movable piece 278 by the full tank detection sensor 279, for example, the game ball is stored until the movable piece 278 is detected in the storage passage 277 of the foul cover unit 270. In such a state, it is possible to fill the upstream storage passage 277, the full tank guide path 862 of the lower full sphere path unit 860, and the upper sphere storage path 850c of the upper full tank path unit 850. When the game ball is paid out, the payout of the game ball by the payout device 830 may be stopped. As a result, more game balls can be stored than in conventional pachinko machines, so that in the gaming state where many game balls are paid out, such as during a big hit game, the upper plate 321 and the lower plate 322 are released by the game balls being paid out. It is possible to reduce the need to worry about being filled with game balls, and to make the player devoted to the big hit game and have fun.

[4-7. Substrate unit]
The board unit 900 of the main body frame 4 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 91 to 94. The board unit 900 of the main body frame 4 includes a board unit base 910 that is attached to the rear side of the main body frame base 600, and a speaker for bass that is attached to the rear side of the main body frame base 600 on the left side when viewed from the front of the board unit base 910. A speaker unit 920 having 921, a power supply board box 930 that is attached to the right side of the front view on the rear side of the board unit base 910 and accommodates a power supply board therein, and is attached to the rear side of the speaker unit 920. The interface control board box 940 in which the interface control board is housed, and the payout control board 951 that is mounted across the power supply board box 930 and the interface control board box 940 and controls the payout of the game ball is housed inside. A payout control board box 950 .

  The board unit 900 includes a door frame relay board 911 attached to the front face of the board unit base 910 so as to face forward from the connection opening 606 of the main body frame base 600. This door frame relay board 911 relays the connection between the payout control board 951, the main control board 1310, and the peripheral control board 1510 and the door body relay board attached to the door frame base unit 100 of the door frame 3. Is for. The payout device 830 is controlled by the payout control board 951 housed in the payout control board box 950.

[5. Overall configuration of game board]
Next, the overall configuration of the game board 5 of the pachinko machine 1 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 114 to 120 and the like. FIG. 114 is a front view of the game board. FIG. 115 is an exploded perspective view of the game board as viewed from the front after being disassembled for each main structure, and FIG. 117 is a front view of the game board excluding the front unit and the back unit. FIG. 118 is an exploded perspective view of the game board of FIG. 117 as viewed from the front. FIG. FIG. FIG. 120 is an explanatory diagram showing, in an enlarged manner, a part of the function display unit from the front in a state where the game board is attached to the pachinko machine.

  The game board 5 has a game area 5a in which a game ball is driven when the player operates the handle 302 of the handle unit 300. In addition, the game board 5 has a front component member 1000 that defines the outer periphery of the game area 5a and has an outer shape that is substantially rectangular when viewed from the front, and is attached to the rear side of the front component member 1000. A board-like gaming panel 1100 to be partitioned, a substrate holder 1200 attached to the lower rear portion of the gaming panel 1100, and a game ball attached to the rear surface of the substrate holder 1200 by driving a game ball into the gaming area 5a. A main control unit 1300 having a main control board 1310 for controlling the game content. A plurality of obstacle nails that come into contact with the game ball are planted in a predetermined gauge arrangement (not shown) in a portion that is in the game area 5a on the front surface of the game panel 1100.

  In addition, the game board 5 displays a game status based on a control signal from the main control board 1310, and a function display unit 1400 that is attached to the lower left corner of the front component member 1000 so as to be visible to the player side, and a game panel A peripheral control unit 1500 attached to the rear side of 1100, a game board side effect display device 1600 arranged in the center of the game area 5a in front view and capable of displaying a predetermined effect image, and the front surface of the game panel 1100 A front unit 2000 attached to the game panel 1100 and a back unit 3000 attached to the rear surface of the game panel 1100 are further provided. A game board side effect display device 1600 is attached to the rear surface of the back unit 3000, and a peripheral control unit 1500 is attached to the rear surface of the game board side effect display device 1600.

  The gaming panel 1100 is formed so that the outer periphery is slightly larger than the inner periphery of the frame-shaped front component member 1000 and holds the outer periphery of the transparent flat panel panel 1110 and the panel plate 1110. And a frame-like panel holder 1120 to which the rear unit 3000 is attached on the rear surface.

  The front unit 2000 has a plurality of general winning ports 2001 that are always open so as to be able to receive game balls that have been thrown into the game area 5a, and the plurality of general winning ports 2001 are games at different positions in the game area 5a. A first start opening 2002 that is always open to accept a ball, a gate portion 2003 that is attached to a predetermined position in the game area 5a to detect the passage of the game ball, and the game ball passes through the gate portion 2003. A second start opening 2004 that allows game balls to be accepted according to the result of the normal lottery drawn, and a first special lottery drawn by receiving game balls into the first start opening 2002 or the second start opening 2004 And a special winning opening 2005 that allows game balls to be received either in accordance with the lottery result or the second special lottery result.

  In addition, the front unit 2000 is attached immediately above the out port 1126 at the center in the left-right direction in the game area 5a, and includes a start port unit 2100 having a first start port 2002 and a prize winning port 2005, and a start port unit. A side unit 2200 that is attached along the inner rail 1002 on the left side of the front view 2100 and has a plurality of general winning ports 2001, and a side unit that is attached to the upper left end of the side unit bottom 2200 in front view. A top 2300 and a frame-shaped center accessory 2500 having a gate portion 2003 and a second starting port 2004, which are attached to the approximate center in the game area 5a.

  The back unit 3000 is attached to the rear surface of the back box 3010 and the back box 3010 which is attached to the rear surface of the panel holder 1120 and has a square opening 3010a on the rear wall. And a lock mechanism 3020 for detachably attaching the board-side effect display device 1600.

  Further, the back unit 3000 includes a back left middle decoration unit 3050 attached at the front end in the back box 3010 upward from the center in the vertical direction on the left side when viewed from the front, and a back side below the opening 3010a in the back box 3010. A back-under-back movable production unit 3100 attached near the rear wall of the box 3010, a back-upper left-movement production unit 3200 attached to the left side in front view above the opening 3010a in the back box 3010, and a back box The rear left movable effect unit 3300 attached to the left side of the opening 3010a in the front view in 3010, and the back top attached from the center in the left-right direction to the right end in the front view above the opening 3010a in the back box 3010. Movable effect unit 3400 and lower rear movable effect unit 3100 below opening 3010a in back box 3010 A subplantar before moving direction unit 3500 attached to the front, and a.

[5-1. Previous component]
Next, the front component member 1000 will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. 118 and 119. The front component member 1000 has a substantially square outer shape when viewed from the front, and has an inner shape penetrating in a front-rear direction in a substantially circular shape. The outer periphery of the game area 5a is defined by the inner periphery of the inner shape. The front component member 1000 includes an outer rail 1001 that extends in an arc shape from the lower left side to the left side from the center in the left-right direction when viewed from the front, and extends to the upper right side through the center upper end in the left-right direction when viewed from the front. An inner rail 1002 that is arranged substantially along the outer rail 1001 inside the front component member 1000 and extends in an arc shape from the center lower part in the left-right direction in front view to the upper left part in the front view, and a game on the right side in front view of the lower end of the inner rail 1002 An out guiding portion 1003 that is formed at the lowest position of the region 5a and is inclined so as to become lower toward the rear.

  Further, the front component member 1000 includes a lower right rail 1004 and a lower right rail 1004 that are linearly inclined so that the right end side is slightly higher from the right end of the out guide portion 1003 in front view to the right side of the front component member 1000. The right rail 1005 extending from the right end of the front component member 1000 to the lower side of the upper end of the outer rail 1001 along the right side of the front component member 1000, and the upper portion being curved inward of the front component member 1000, and the upper end of the right rail 1005 and the outer rail 1001 is connected to the upper end of 1001, and a stop portion 1006 with which a game ball rolling along the outer rail 1001 contacts is provided.

  Further, the front component member 1000 is pivotally supported on the upper end of the inner rail 1002, and has a closed position and a front-view clock extending upward from the upper end of the inner rail 1002 so as to close the space between the front rail and the outer rail 1001. A backflow prevention member that is rotated by a spring (not shown) so as to be able to rotate only between the open position where the outer rail 1001 is opened by rotating in the rotating direction and to return to the closed position side. 1007.

  Further, the front component member 1000 includes an outer side of the vicinity of the outer rail 1001 and the inner rail 1002 that extend substantially vertically from the lower end, a lower side of the out guiding part 1003 and the lower right rail 1004, and an outer side of the right rail 1005. Each part includes a security recess 1008 that is recessed rearward from the front end. When the gaming board 5 is attached to the main body frame 4 and the door frame 3 is closed with respect to the main body frame 4, the security recess 1008 has a rear protruding piece 202 that protrudes rearward of the security cover 200 in the door frame 3. It will be inserted. Accordingly, the space between the security cover 200 and the game board 5 (the front component member 1000) is complicatedly bent by the rear protrusion piece 202 of the security cover 200 and the security recess portion 1008 of the front component member 1000. Even if an unauthorized tool such as a piano wire enters the game area 5a through the space between the security cover 200 and the front structural member 1000 from below the front of the board 5, it will be blocked by the rear protrusion 202 and the security recess 1008. The unauthorized tool can be prevented from entering the game area 5a.

  The front component member 1000 includes a plurality of positioning protrusions 1009 that protrude rearward from the rear end of the inner rail 1002. These positioning protrusions 1009 are inserted into inner rail fixing holes 1116 formed in the panel plate 1110 of the gaming panel 1100, whereby the inner rail 1002 can be positioned and fixed on the front surface of the panel plate 1110.

  Further, the front component member 1000 includes a plurality of mounting bosses 1010 protruding rearward from the rear surface. The plurality of mounting bosses 1010 can be positioned between the panel holder 1120 (game panel 1100) by being inserted into the mounting holes 1128 of the panel holder 1120 in the game panel 1100.

  Further, the front component member 1000 includes a notch 1011 that is notched upward from the lower end in the lower left corner when viewed from the front. The notch 1011 coincides with the notch 1127 of the panel holder 1120 in the game panel 1100, and when the game board 5 is attached to the main body frame 4, the notch 1011 and 1127 pass through the lower full ball path. The front end openings of the normal guide path 861 and the full tank guide path 862 of the unit 860 face forward.

[5-2. Game panel]
Next, the gaming panel 1100 will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. 115 and 116, 118 and 119, and the like. The gaming panel 1100 has a flat panel panel 1110 having an outer periphery formed slightly larger than the inner periphery of the frame-shaped front component member 1000 and formed of a transparent synthetic resin, and holds the outer periphery of the panel board 1110. And a frame-like panel holder 1120 attached to the rear side of the front component member 1000 and attached to the rear unit 3000 on the rear surface.

  The panel plate 1110 of the game panel 1100 is formed of a synthetic resin plate such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, polyarylate resin, or methacrylic resin, or an inorganic plate such as glass or metal. The panel plate 1110 is thinner than the panel holder 1120 (game panel 1150), and is the minimum necessary thickness that can be sufficiently retained even if the obstruction nail is installed on the front surface or the front unit 2000 is attached. (8 to 10 mm). In this example, panel plate 1110 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin plate.

  The panel board 1110 is formed with an out recess 1111 that is recessed upward from the lower end at the lowest position in the game area 5a. Further, the panel plate 1110 is formed with a plurality of openings 1112 penetrating in the front-rear direction for attaching the front unit 2000.

  The panel plate 1110 includes a plurality of fitting holes 1113 that are arranged in the vicinity of the outer periphery and penetrate in the front-rear direction, and a long hole 1114 that is disposed in the vicinity of the outer periphery of the lower left portion and extends in the front-rear direction and extends in the up-down direction. It is equipped with. The fitting hole 1113 and the long hole 1114 are disposed outside the game area 5a and are positioned with the panel holder 1120. Moreover, the panel board 1110 is provided with the step-shaped engagement step part 1115 which the front side became depressed in the both ends of an upper side, and the both ends of a lower side, respectively. These engagement step portions 1115 are cut out to substantially half the thickness of the panel plate 1110, and are arranged outside the game area 5a, like the fitting holes 1113 and the long holes 1114. This is for engaging and fixing the panel plate 1110 to the panel holder 1120.

  The panel plate 1110 has a plurality of inner rail fixing holes 1116 at predetermined positions. The inner rail 1002 can be fixed at a predetermined position by fitting and fixing the positioning protrusion 1009 protruding from the rear side of the inner rail 1002 into the inner rail fixing hole 1116.

  The panel holder 1120 of the gaming panel 1100 has a size that includes the panel plate 1110 and has a substantially rectangular outer shape, and is thicker than the panel plate 1110 (about 20 mm in this example). Panel holder 1120 is formed of a synthetic resin (for example, a thermoplastic synthetic resin). The panel holder 1120 includes a holding step 1121 that holds the panel plate 1110 in a detachable manner and is recessed from the front side toward the rear side, and is substantially the same size as the game area 5a inside the holding step 1121 in the front-rear direction. And a through-hole 1122 that penetrates through.

  The holding step portion 1121 of the panel holder 1120 has a depth from the front surface that is substantially the same as the thickness of the panel plate 1110, and the front surface of the panel plate 1110 held in the holding step portion 1121 corresponds to the panel holder 1120. It is almost flush with the front surface. The holding step 1121 is formed such that the front inner peripheral surface thereof has a predetermined clearance with respect to the outer peripheral surface of the panel plate 1110. With this clearance, even if the panel plate 1110 expands and contracts relatively due to temperature changes and changes over time, the expansion and contraction can be absorbed.

  Further, the panel holder 1120 is disposed at a position corresponding to the fitting hole 1113 and the long hole 1114 formed in the panel plate 1110 held by the holding step portion 1121, and moves forward from the front surface of the holding step portion 1121. A plurality of protruding pins 1123 that extend and can be fitted and inserted into the fitting holes 1113 and the long holes 1114 of the panel plate 1110 are provided. By fitting and inserting these protruding pins 1123 into the fitting holes 1113 and the long holes 1114 of the panel plate 1110, the panel holder 1120 and the panel plate 1110 can be positioned relative to each other.

  Further, the panel holder 1120 includes an engaging claw 1124 and an engaging piece 1125 that engage with the engaging step portion 1115 at a position corresponding to the engaging step portion 1115 of the panel plate 1110. More specifically, the engaging claw 1124 is disposed on the upper portion of the holding step portion 1121 of the panel holder 1120, corresponds to the upper engaging step portion 1115 of the panel plate 1110, and moves forward from the front surface of the holding step portion 1121. It protrudes toward the front and is elastically engaged with the engaging step 1115. The engaging claw 1124 has a size that does not protrude from the front surface of the panel holder 1120.

  The engaging piece 1125 of the panel holder 1120 is disposed below the holding step 1121 of the panel holder 1120 and corresponds to the lower engaging step 1115 of the panel plate 1110. The engagement piece 1125 is formed on the upper side along the front surface of the panel holder 1120 in a state where a gap of a size that allows the engagement step portion 1115 of the panel plate 1110 to be inserted is formed between the engagement piece 1125 and the front surface of the holding step portion 1121. A predetermined amount extends toward the center side. By engaging the engagement step portion 1115 of the panel plate 1110 with the engagement claws 1124 and the engagement pieces 1125, the panel plate 1110 is detachably held with respect to the panel holder 1120.

  Further, the panel holder 1120 includes an out port 1126 penetrating in the front-rear direction at the lowest position in the game area 5a. In the panel holder 1120, the lower rear side of the out port 1126 has the same width as the out port 1126 and is recessed forward to the lower end.

  Further, the panel holder 1120 includes a notch 1127 that is notched upward from the lower end in the lower left corner when viewed from the front. The notch 1127 coincides with the notch 1011 of the front component member 1000, and when the game board 5 is attached to the main body frame 4, the notch 1011 and 1127 penetrate through the notch 1011 and 1127. The front end openings of the normal guiding path 861 and the full tank guiding path 862 face forward.

  Further, the panel holder 1120 includes a plurality of mounting holes 1128 penetrating in the front-rear direction at positions corresponding to the plurality of mounting bosses 1010 in the front component member 1000. By inserting the mounting boss 1010 of the front component member 1000 into the plurality of mounting holes 1128, the panel holder 1120 can be mounted on the rear side of the front component member 1000, and between the front component member 1000, the panel holder 1120 (game panel 1100) can be positioned.

  Further, the panel holder 1120 includes a square insertion hole 1129 penetrating in the front-rear direction above the notch 1127. The insertion hole 1129 is inserted through the rear end of the function display unit 1400.

  When the gaming panel 1100 is attached to the rear side of the front component member 1000, the out port 1126 of the panel holder 1120 is opened to the rear side of the out guide part 1003 of the front component member 1000. Thereby, the game ball that has flowed down to the lower end of the game area 5a is guided to the rear out port 1126 by the out guiding unit 1003, and is discharged to the rear side of the game panel 1100 through the out port 1126.

[5-2a. Second embodiment of game panel]
Next, a gaming panel 1150 according to an embodiment different from the gaming panel 1100 will be described in detail mainly with reference to FIGS. 121 and 122. FIG. 121 is an exploded perspective view of a gaming panel having a form different from that shown in FIG. FIG. 122 is an exploded perspective view of FIG. 121 viewed from behind. This game panel 1150 is formed of a wood board material such as a veneer plywood having a predetermined thickness (for example, 18 mm to 21 mm). The gaming panel 1150 is formed to have the same thickness as the panel holder 1120 of the gaming panel 1100 described above.

  The gaming panel 1150 has an outer shape that is substantially the same as the outer shape of the front component member 1000. The game panel 1150 includes an out-port 1151 that penetrates in the front-rear direction at a position corresponding to the out-guiding portion 1003 of the front component member 1000 at a lower portion substantially in the center in the left-right direction when viewed from the front. In the gaming panel 1150, the lower rear side of the out port 1151 has the same width as the out port 1151 and is recessed forward to the lower end.

  Further, the game panel 1150 penetrates horizontally in the front-rear direction on the left side when viewed from the lower end and is opened downward. And a square insertion hole 1153 into which the rear end of the function display unit 1400 is inserted.

  In addition, the game panel 1150 includes a plurality of inner rails penetrating in the front and rear directions in which the positioning projections 1009 can be fitted at positions corresponding to the plurality of positioning projections 1009 projecting rearward from the inner rails 1002 of the front component member 1000. A fixing hole 1154 is provided. In addition, the game panel 1150 includes a plurality of mounting holes 1155 penetrating front and rear at positions corresponding to the plurality of mounting bosses 1010 in the front component member 1000. By inserting the mounting boss 1010 of the front component member 1000 into the plurality of mounting holes 1155, the game panel 1150 can be mounted on the rear side of the front component member 1000, and the game panel can be connected to the front component member 1000. 1150 can be positioned.

  Further, although not shown, the gaming panel 1150 is provided with a plurality of openings penetrating forward and backward for attaching the front unit 2000, similarly to the opening 1112 of the panel plate 1110 in the gaming panel 1100 described above. ing.

  The gaming panel 1150 is attached to the rear side of the front component member 1000, and the out port 1151 is opened to the rear side of the out guide part 1003 of the front component member 1000. Thereby, the game ball flowing down to the lower end of the game area 5a is guided to the rear out port 1151 by the out guiding part 1003, and is discharged to the rear side of the game panel 1150 through the out port 1151.

[5-3. Substrate holder]
Next, the substrate holder 1200 will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. 118 to 119 and the like. The substrate holder 1200 is formed in a horizontally long box shape that is open at the top and front, and is inclined so that the bottom surface becomes lower toward the center in the left-right direction. The board holder 1200 can cover the lower part of the back unit 3000 attached to the rear side of the game panel 1100 from the lower side in a state assembled to the game board 5. Thereby, it is possible to receive all the game balls discharged to the rear side of the game panel 1100 through the out port 1126 and the game balls discharged downward from the front unit 2000 and the back unit 3000, and formed on the bottom surface. The discharged discharge part 1201 can be discharged downward.

[5-4. Main control board unit]
Next, the main control unit 1300 will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. 118 to 119 and the like. The main control unit 1300 is detachably attached to the rear surface of the substrate holder 1200. The main control unit 1300 includes a main control board 1310 for controlling game contents, game ball payout, and the like, and a main control board box 1320 that houses the main control board 1310 and is attached to the board holder 1200. .

  The main control board box 1320 includes a plurality of sealing mechanisms. When the main control board box 1320 is closed using one sealing mechanism, the sealing mechanism is then destroyed to open the main control board box 1320. The main control board box 1320 can be opened and closed. Therefore, by observing the trace of opening and closing, it is possible to discover unauthorized opening and closing of the main control board box 1320, and the deterrent against unauthorized actions on the main control board 1310 is enhanced.

  Note that the various board boxes 930, 950, 1320, 1520, and 3042 including the main control board box 1320 are all provided as transparent members so that visual confirmation from the outside is possible. Yes. That is, as will be described later, in the pachinko machine 1 according to this embodiment, the surface of the payout control board 951 in the payout control board box 950 and the main control board 1310 in the main control board box 1320 are inferior in fraud suppression performance. Since a mounting area is provided, it is important to secure such transparency in order to obtain various functions and effects related to fraud countermeasures described later.

[5-5. Function display unit]
Next, the function display unit 1400 will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. As shown in the figure, the function display unit 1400 is attached to the lower left corner of the front component member 1000 outside the game area 5a. The function display unit 1400 can be viewed from the front (player side) through the through-hole 111 of the door frame 3 in a state where the game board 5 is assembled to the pachinko machine 1 (see FIG. 120). The function display unit 1400 displays a gaming state (game situation), a normal lottery result, a special lottery result, and the like using a plurality of LEDs based on a control signal from the main control board 1310.

  As shown in FIG. 120, the function display unit 1400 has a status indicator 1401 composed of one LED for displaying a gaming state, and four LEDs for displaying a normal lottery result drawn by passing a game ball with respect to the gate unit 2003. The normal symbol display 1402 made up of, the normal hold display 1408 made up of two LEDs for displaying the number of holds relating to the passage of the game ball with respect to the gate 2003, and the game ball received at the first starting port 2002 are selected by lottery. The first special symbol display 1403 composed of eight LEDs for displaying the first special lottery result, and the first special reservation composed of two LEDs for displaying the number of suspensions relating to the acceptance of the game balls to the first starting port 2002 From the number indicator 1404 and the eight LEDs that display the result of the second special lottery drawn by receiving the game ball into the second starting port 2004 A second special symbol display 1405, a second special reservation number display 1406 comprising two LEDs for displaying the number of reservations relating to the acceptance of the game ball to the second starting port 2004, and the first special lottery result or the first It mainly includes a round indicator 1407 composed of three LEDs for displaying the number of repetitions (number of rounds) of the open / close pattern of the big prize opening 2005 when the two special lottery result is “big hit” or the like.

  In this function display unit 1400, the number of symbols, symbols, etc. can be displayed by appropriately turning on, turning off, and blinking the LEDs provided.

[5-6. Peripheral control unit]
Next, the peripheral control unit 1500 will be described with reference to FIG. Peripheral control unit 1500 is attached to the rear side of game board side effect display device 1600 attached to the rear surface of back box 3010 of back unit 3000. Peripheral control unit 1500 includes a peripheral control board 1510 that controls the presentation presented to the player based on a control signal from main control board 1310, and a peripheral control board box 1520 that houses peripheral control board 1510. ing. Although not shown, the peripheral control board 1510 includes a peripheral control unit for controlling a light emission effect, a sound effect, a movable effect, and the like, and an effect display control unit for controlling the effect image. .

[5-7. Game board side effect display device]
Next, the game board side effect display device 1600 will be described with reference to FIGS. 115 to 116. The game board side effect display device 1600 is disposed in the center of the game area 5a in a front view, and is attached to the rear side of the game panel 1100 via a back box 3010 of the back unit 3000. More specifically, the game board side effect display device 1600 is detachably attached to the rear surface of the substantially center of the rear wall of the back box 3010. The game board side effect display device 1600 can be viewed from the front side (player side) through the frame of the frame-shaped center accessory 2500 in a state where the game board 5 is assembled. This game board side effect display device 1600 is a full-color liquid crystal display device using a white LED as a backlight, and can display still images and moving images.

  The game board side effect display device 1600 includes two left fixed pieces 1601 projecting outward from the left side surface when viewed from the front, and a right fixed piece 1602 projecting outward from the right side surface when viewed from the front. This game board side effect display device 1600 has two fixed grooves opened on the left inner peripheral surface in front view in a frame-like liquid crystal mounting portion 3010b of a back box 3010 described later with the liquid crystal screen facing forward. 3010c, after inserting the two left fixing pieces 1601 obliquely from the back of the back box 3010, the right fixing piece 1602 side is moved forward, and the right fixing piece 1602 is inserted into the opening of the lock mechanism 3020 to lock The mechanism 3020 is attached to the back box 3010 by sliding it downward.

[5-8. Table unit]
Next, the table unit 2000 will be described with reference to FIGS. 114 to 116. The front unit 2000 of the gaming board 5 is attached to the panel plate 1110 of the gaming panel 1100 from the front, the front end projects forward from the front surface of the panel plate 1110, and the rear end penetrates the opening 1112. Projecting rearward from the rear surface of the panel plate 1110.

  The front unit 2000 of the present embodiment is capable of receiving game balls that have been struck into the game area 5a, and the plurality of general prize openings 2001 that are always open, and the plurality of general prize openings 2001 are within the game area 5a. A first start port 2002 that is always open to accept game balls at different positions, a gate portion 2003 that is attached to a predetermined position in the game area 5a and detects the passage of the game balls, and the game balls are gated The second start opening 2004 that allows game balls to be received according to the result of the normal lottery drawn by passing the section 2003, and the lottery by receiving the game balls to the first start opening 2002 or the second start opening 2004 And a special winning opening 2005 that enables the reception of game balls in accordance with the first special lottery result or the second special lottery result.

  The plurality of general winning ports 2001 are arranged at the lower part in the game area 5a. The first start port 2002 is arranged right above the out port 1126 at the center in the left-right direction in the game area 5a. The gate portion 2003 is disposed substantially directly below the stop portion 1006 at the upper right in front view in the game area 5a. The second start port 2004 is disposed right below the gate portion 2003 from the front view. The big winning opening 2005 is arranged between the first start opening 2002 and the out opening 1126.

  In addition, the front unit 2000 is attached immediately above the out port 1126 at the center in the left-right direction in the game area 5a, and includes a start port unit 2100 having a first start port 2002 and a prize winning port 2005, and a start port unit. A side unit 2200 that is attached along the inner rail 1002 on the left side of the front view 2100 and has a plurality of general winning ports 2001, and a side unit that is attached to the upper left end of the side unit bottom 2200 in front view. The upper 2300 and a frame-shaped center accessory 2500 having a gate portion 2003 and a second starting port 2004, which are attached to the approximate center in the game area 5a.

  In the game area 5a, the start port unit 2100 is disposed immediately above the out port 1126 in the vicinity of the lower end at the center in the left-right direction, and is attached to the panel plate 1110 from the front. In the starter unit 2100, the first starter port 2002 is opened upward with a size that allows only one game ball to be received at a time, and the big winning port 2005 has a plurality of game balls at a time ( (For example, 4 to 6 pieces) It extends to the left and right in a size that can be received, and can be opened and closed according to the gaming state.

  The lower side unit 2200 extends in an arc shape along the inner rail 1002 on the left side of the start port unit 2100 in the game area 5a, and is attached to the panel plate 1110 from the front. The lower side unit 2200 has a plurality of general winning ports 2001 capable of receiving game balls at all times.

  In the gaming area 5a, the upper side unit 2300 is attached to the panel board 1110 from the front, slightly upward from the center in the vertical direction in the upper left side of the lower side unit 2200 when viewed from the front. The upper side unit 2300 is attached to the front surface of the panel board 1110, and the left end of the shelf is close to the inner rail 1002, and the game ball flowing down along the inner rail 1002 is moved to the right (the game area 5a). To the center in the left-right direction).

  In the game area 5a, the center accessory 2500 is arranged above the start port unit 2100 and the lower side unit 2200, and slightly above the center of the front view. Installed. The center accessory 2500 is formed in a frame shape, and visually recognizes the effect units provided in the game board side effect display device 1600 and the rear unit 3000 disposed behind the game panel 1100 through the frame from the front. be able to. The center accessory 2500 includes a gate portion 2003 and a second start port 2004.

  The frame-shaped center accessory 2500 has the entire circumference excluding the lower side protruding forward from the front surface of the panel plate 1110 of the game panel 1100, and the game ball that has been driven into the game area 5a is within the frame. It cannot be invaded.

  The center accessory 2500 has a warp inlet 2520 that allows a game ball in the game area 5a to enter the outer peripheral surface on the left side when viewed from the front, and a game ball that has entered the warp inlet 2520 can be discharged. A warp outlet 2522 that is open, and a stage 2530 that releases the game ball released from the warp outlet 2522 in the left-right direction and then releases the game ball into the game area 5a. The start opening unit 2100 is arranged immediately below the stage 2530. When a game ball is released downward from the center of the stage 2530, the game ball is received at the first start opening 2002 with a very high probability.

[5-9. Back unit]
Next, the back unit 3000 in the game board 5 will be described with reference to FIGS. 114 to 116. The back unit 3000 is attached to the rear surface of the panel holder 1120 in the game panel 1100. In addition, a game board side effect display device 1600 and a peripheral control unit 1500 are attached to the rear side of the back unit 3000.

  The back unit 3000 includes a back box 3010 that is attached to the rear surface of the panel holder 1120 and is open at the front and has a square opening 3010a on the rear wall, and a lower side of the opening 3010a on the rear surface of the back box 3010. And a box-shaped effect drive board box 3042 that is rotatably mounted around an axis extending in the left-right direction and accommodates the effect drive board.

  The back unit 3000 includes a back left middle decoration unit 3050 attached at the front end in the back box 3010 from the center in the vertical direction on the left side when viewed from the front, and a back side below the opening 3010a in the back box 3010. A back-under-back movable production unit 3100 attached near the rear wall of the box 3010, a back-upper left-movement production unit 3200 attached to the left side in front view above the opening 3010a in the back box 3010, and a back box The rear left movable effect unit 3300 attached to the left side of the opening 3010a in the front view in 3010, and the back top attached from the center in the left-right direction to the right end in the front view above the opening 3010a in the back box 3010. Movable effect unit 3400 and lower rear movable effect unit 3100 below opening 3010a in back box 3010 A subplantar before moving direction unit 3500 attached to the front, and a.

  The back box 3010 of the back unit 3000 has a box-like shape in which the front is open and has an opening 3010a that penetrates the rear wall squarely, and a flat frame shape that protrudes backward from the periphery of the opening 3010a. A liquid crystal attachment portion 3010b, and two fixed grooves 3010c into which the left fixed piece 1601 of the game board side effect display device 1600 is inserted outwardly from the inside of the frame on the left side in the back view of the liquid crystal attachment portion 3010b. And a notch 3010d to which the lock mechanism 3020 is attached by being notched from the rear end to the rear wall of the back box 3010 at the center in the vertical direction of the right side of the liquid crystal attaching part 3010b.

  The opening 3010a is formed to have approximately the same size as the display screen of the game board side effect display device 1600. Further, the liquid crystal attachment portion 3010b is formed in a size that allows the game board side effect display device 1600 to be fitted in the frame. The back box 3010 has a lock mechanism 3020 attached to the rear left side of the notch 3010d on the rear surface so as to be slidable up and down.

  The back box 3010 includes a flat plate-shaped fixed piece 3010e extending outward from the front end. The fixed piece 3010e is attached to the panel holder 1120 with the front surface in contact with the rear surface of the panel holder 1120 of the gaming panel 1100. The back box 3010 is formed with bosses, mounting holes, and the like at appropriate positions for mounting the movable effect units and the like.

  The back unit 3000 is appropriately used using a rear-behind movable effect unit 3100, a rear-upper left movable effect unit 3200, a rear-left movable effect unit 3300, a rear-upper movable effect unit 3400, a lower-bottom front movable effect unit 3500, and the like. It is possible to perform a light emitting effect, a movable effect, a display effect, and the like, and it is possible to entertain the player by various effects, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the player in the game.

[6. Game contents]
Next, game contents by the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the game ball stored in the upper plate 321 of the plate unit 320 is obtained by the player rotating the handle 302 of the handle unit 300 disposed in the lower right front corner of the door frame 3. The game board 5 is driven into the upper portion of the game area 5a through the space between the outer rail 1001 and the inner rail 1002, and the game with the game ball is started. The game ball that has been driven into the upper part of the game area 5a flows down either the left side or the right side of the center accessory 2500 depending on the strength of the game. The strength of the game ball can be adjusted according to the amount of rotation of the handle 302. The game ball can be driven more strongly as it is rotated in the clockwise direction. A game ball can be shot at intervals of 0.6 seconds.

  In the game area 5a, a plurality of obstacle nails (not shown) are planted on the front surface of the game panel 1100 (panel plate 1110) in a predetermined gauge arrangement at appropriate positions, so that the game balls are used as obstacle nails. By abutting, the flow-down speed of the game ball is suppressed, and various movements are given to the game ball so that the movement can be enjoyed. Further, in the game area 5a, in addition to the obstacle nail, a windmill (not shown) that rotates when the game ball abuts is provided at an appropriate position.

  When the game ball that is thrown into the upper portion of the center accessory 2500 enters the left side of the front view of the outermost surface of the center accessory 2500 from the highest position, it abuts against a plurality of obstacle nails (not shown) The area on the left side of the center actor 2500 will flow down. Then, when a game ball flowing down the left region of the center accessory 2500 enters the warp inlet 2520 that is open to the outer peripheral surface of the center accessory 2500, the game ball is supplied from the warp outlet 2522 to the stage 2530.

  The game ball supplied to the stage 2530 rolls on the stage 2530, moves back and forth, and is released forward. When a game ball is released from the center of the stage 2530 into the game area 5a, the game ball is positioned directly above the first start port 2002, and therefore is received at the first start port 2002 with a high probability. When a game ball is received in the first starting port 2002, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out to the upper plate 321 from the payout device 830 via the main control board 1310 and the payout control board 951. .

  When the game ball rolling on the stage 2530 is released into the game area 5a from other than the center, it flows down toward the start port unit 2100. The game ball released from the stage 2530 of the center accessory 2500 into the game area 5a may be received by the first start opening 2002 of the start opening unit 2100, the open big winning opening 2005, or the like.

  By the way, when the game ball that has flowed down to the left side of the center accessory 2500 does not enter the warp entrance 2520, it is drawn toward the center in the left-right direction by the upper side unit 2300, and the general winning opening 2001 or the first of the side unit lower 2200 There is a possibility that it may be received in the starting port 2002 or the like. When a game ball is received in the general winning opening 2001, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out to the upper plate 321 from the payout device 830 via the main control board 1310 and the payout control board 951. .

  On the other hand, when the game ball that is driven into the upper portion of the center accessory 2500 in the game area 5a enters the right side of the highest part of the outer peripheral surface of the center accessory 2500 (so-called right hit), On the downstream side, the region where the gate portion 2003 and the second start port 2004 are provided flows down.

  When the right-handed game ball passes through the gate unit 2003, a normal lottery is performed on the main control board 1310. If the lottery normal lottery result is “normal hit”, the second start port 2004 is set for a predetermined time ( For example, it is in the open state for 0.3 to 10 seconds), and the game ball can be received at the second start port 2004. When a game ball is received at the second start port 2004, a predetermined number (for example, four) of game balls are paid out to the upper plate 321 from the payout device 830 via the main control board 1310 and the payout control board 951. The

  In the present embodiment, in the normal lottery performed by the game ball passing through the gate unit 2003, a certain amount of time is set from the start of the normal lottery until the normal lottery result is suggested (for example, 0. 0). 01-60 seconds, also called normal variation time). The suggestion of the normal lottery result is displayed on the function display unit 1400 of the game board 5. The second start port 2004 is opened after the normal fluctuation time has elapsed.

  In addition, if a game ball passes through the gate portion 2003 after the game ball passes through the gate portion 2003 and before the normal lottery result is suggested, the normal lottery result cannot be started. The start of the suggestion of the result is put on hold until the suggestion of the result of the previous normal lottery ends. In addition, the number of holdings of the normal lottery result is up to 4 and the upper limit is discarded without holding even if the game ball passes through the gate unit 2003. This suppresses an increase in the burden on the game hall side by accumulating reservations.

  In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when a game ball is received in the first start port 2002 and the second start port 2004, the main control board 1310 has an advantageous game state (for example, “hit”, “ A lottery of a special lottery result that generates “medium hit”, “small hit”, “per probability change”, “per time reduction”, etc.) is performed. Then, the lottery result of the special lottery is indicated to the player over a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 to 360 seconds, also referred to as a special variation time). Note that the special lottery results that are drawn when the game balls are received at the first start port 2002 and the second start port 2004 include “losing”, “small hit”, “2R big hit”, “5R big hit”, “ 15R big hit "," perpendicular change (probability change) per "," shorter time (shorter time) per "," shorter per probability change "," short per chance at the time of probable change ", etc.

  When the special lottery result (the first special lottery result and the second special lottery result) drawn by accepting game balls to the first start port 2002 and the second start port 2004 is a special lottery result that generates an advantageous gaming state After the elapse of the special variation time, the special winning opening 2005 is in a state where the game ball can be received in a predetermined opening / closing pattern. When a game ball is received in the special prize opening 2005 when the special prize opening 2005 is in the open state, a predetermined number (for example, ten or thirteen) of gaming balls from the payout device 830 by the main control board 1310 and the payout board. Is dispensed to the upper plate 321. Therefore, when the winning prize opening 2005 is capable of receiving game balls, by allowing the winning prize opening 2005 to receive game balls, a lot of gaming balls can be paid out and the player can be entertained.

  When the special lottery result is “small hit”, the big winning opening 2005 is in an open state in which a game ball can be received for a predetermined short time (for example, between 0.2 seconds and 0.6 seconds). The opening / closing pattern to be closed is repeated a plurality of times (for example, twice). On the other hand, when the special lottery result is “big hit”, a predetermined time (for example, about 30 seconds) elapses after the winning prize opening 2005 becomes open to accept game balls, or the winning prize opening 2005 When any of the conditions for accepting a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls is satisfied, an open / close pattern (a single open / close pattern is referred to as one round) that closes a game ball in an unacceptable state is predetermined. Repeat the number of times (predetermined number of rounds). For example, an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player is generated by repeating two rounds for “2R jackpot”, five rounds for “5R jackpot”, and 15 rounds for “15R jackpot”.

  In “Big Bonus”, after the big hit game ends, the probability that a special lottery result such as “Big Bonus” will be drawn is changed (“probable hit”), or the display time of the effect image that suggests the special lottery result is changed. ("Short-time hit") or "hit".

  In the present embodiment, the first starting port 2002 and the second starting port 2002 and the second starting port 2004 are received from the start of the special lottery until the special lottery result is suggested by the acceptance of the game balls. When a game ball is accepted at the second start opening 2004, the suggestion of the special lottery result cannot be started, and therefore the start of the suggestion of the special lottery result is suspended until the suggestion of the special lottery result previously drawn is completed. The The number of reserved special lottery results to be held is up to four for each of the first start port 2002 and the second start port 2004, and for more than that, the first start port 2002 and the second start port Even if a game ball is accepted in 2004, the special lottery result is not put on hold and discarded. This suppresses an increase in the burden on the game hall side by accumulating reservations.

  The special lottery result is suggested by the function display unit 1400 and the game board side effect display device 1600. The function display unit 1400 is directly controlled by the main control board 1310 to suggest a special lottery result. The suggestion of the special lottery result in the function display unit 1400 suggests the special lottery result based on the combination of the LEDs that are lit, after a plurality of LEDs are repeatedly turned on / off and blinked for a predetermined time.

  On the other hand, in the game board side effect display device 1600, based on the control signal from the main control board 1310, the peripheral control board 1510 indirectly controls and the special lottery result is suggested as an effect image. The effect image suggesting the special lottery result on the game board side effect display device 1600 is displayed in a variable manner by changing each symbol sequence in a state where three symbol sequences composed of a plurality of symbols are displayed side by side in the horizontal direction. Each symbol row is stopped and displayed so that the symbols in the three symbol rows that are stopped and displayed are in a combination corresponding to the special lottery result. When the special lottery result is other than “losing”, after the three symbol sequences are stopped and each symbol is stopped and displayed, a final image suggesting the special lottery result is displayed on the game board side effect display device 1600, An advantageous gaming state (for example, a small hit game, a big hit game, etc.) according to the lottery special lottery result occurs.

  The time indicating the special lottery result in the function display unit 1400 (LED blinking time (variation time)) and the time suggesting the special lottery result in the game board side effect display device 1600 (the symbol string varies). The time until the fixed image is displayed is different, and the function display unit 1400 is set to a longer time.

  Further, in the peripheral control board 1510, in addition to the display of the effect image for suggesting the special lottery result by the game board side effect display device 1600, the effect operation unit 400 in the door frame 3 according to the lottery special lottery result. Operation buttons 410, door frame side effect display device 460, various ornaments of the center accessory 2500, various ornaments of the back unit 3000, the back bottom movable movable effect unit 3100, the back upper left movable effect unit 3200, and the back left movable effect The unit 3300, the back / upper middle movable effect unit 3400, the back / under front movable effect unit 3500, and the like can be used as appropriate to perform a light emission effect, a movable effect, a display effect, and the like. The player can be entertained, and it is possible to suppress the player's interest in games from being reduced.

[Relationship between the present embodiment and the present invention]
The door frame 3 in the present embodiment is the door unit of the present invention, the main body frame 4 in the present embodiment is the main body unit of the present invention, and the through-hole 111 of the door frame base unit 100 in the door frame 3 of the present embodiment is the present invention. The plate unit cover 326 of the plate unit 320 in the door frame 3 of the present embodiment is provided in the window portion of the present embodiment, and the operation buttons 410 of the effect operation unit 400 and the second effect operation unit 400A of the present embodiment are provided in the bulge portion of the present invention. The button lens 411 corresponds to the first decorative body of the present invention, and the first button decorative portion 411a of the button lens 411 in the present embodiment corresponds to the first decorative portion of the present invention.

  Further, the decorative member in the operation button of the base unit in the present embodiment, the main screen 471 and the sub screen 472 of the screen unit 470 in the door frame side second effect display device 460A are the second decorative body of the present invention. The second button inner decorative portion 432g of the operation button inner decorative member 432, the peripheral decorative portion 472a of the screen unit 470, the sub-screen decorative member 476, and the peripheral decorative member 478 correspond to the second decorative portion of the present invention. .

  Further, each LED and sub-screen decoration board mounted on the operation button left inner decoration board 433, the operation button right inner decoration board 434, the operation button upper inner decoration board 435, and the operation button lower inner decoration board 436 in this embodiment. LED 477a of 477 is a light emitter of the present invention, door frame side effect display device 460 in the present embodiment is a back side decoration means of the present invention, frame unit 415 in the present embodiment, unit base 431 of base unit 430, and The unit base 451 of the second base unit 450 corresponds to the base portion of the present invention.

[8. Characteristic effects of this embodiment]
Thus, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the operation of the effect operation unit 400 (or the second effect operation unit 400A) attached to the front surface of the plate unit 320 that bulges forward in the door frame 3. When the button lens 411 of the button 410 is viewed from the outside, the first button decorative portion 411a and the second button internal decorative portion 432g of the operation button internal decorative member 432 (or the screen unit 470 in the door frame side second effect display device 460A). Of the peripheral decoration portion 472a, the sub-screen decoration member 476, the peripheral decoration member 478, etc.), the decoration of the first button decoration portion 411a and the door frame side effect display device 460, etc. It is possible to show the player a decoration with a sense of perspective that is full of perspective, so that it can attract the player's attention strongly. It can be a pachinko machine 1 highly appealing capable to differentiate from other pachinko machine.

  Further, the operation button internal decoration member 432 (or the door frame side second effect display device 460A (screen unit 470)), the door frame side effect display device 460, and the like are arranged in the moving direction of the button lens 411 (the operation button 410). In addition, since the button lens 411 is supported by the unit base 431 (unit base 451) so that it can be moved by the player's operation, the player operates (presses) the button lens 411 to move it. As a result, the first button decorative portion 411a and the second button internal decorative portion 432g (or the peripheral decorative portion 472a, the sub-screen decorative member 476, the peripheral decorative member 478, etc.) approach or separate from each other. The first button decoration 411a and the second button decoration 432g (or the peripheral decoration 472a, sub The first button decorative portion 411a and the second button internal decorative portion 432g (or the peripheral decorative portion 472a, the sub-screen decorative member 476, the peripheral decorative member 478) due to the change in the distance from the clean decorative member 476, the peripheral decorative member 478, etc. , Etc.), it is possible to change the perspective of the decoration that appears to overlap, and the first button decoration part 411a and the second button decoration part 432g (or the peripheral decoration part 472a, the sub-screen decoration member 476, the peripheral decoration) The decoration (cross mode) by the member 478, etc. can be changed by the player himself, and the player can be entertained and the decrease in interest can be suppressed.

  Further, since the center of the button lens 411 is bulged outwardly on the side opposite to the operation button interior decoration member 432 (or the door frame side second effect display device 460A), Since a space is formed between the second decorative body and the player, the distance from the button lens 411 to the first button decorative portion 411a and the second button of the operation button internal decorative member 432 when viewed from the player. The distance to the inner decorative portion 432g (or the peripheral decorative portion 472a of the screen unit 470, the sub-screen decorative member 476, the peripheral decorative member 478, etc.) will vary greatly, and the button lens 411 is operated and moved. Even if the player's eyes move, the first button decoration 411a and the second button decoration 432g (or the peripheral decoration 472a, sub Clean decorative member 476, the peripheral edge decorative member 478, etc.) crossing embodiment (degree of overlap with) for changes, it is possible to show a movement decorated player can strongly attract the attention of the player.

  Further, since the first button decoration part 411a having a radial decoration toward the center is provided on the outer peripheral edge of the transparent button lens 411, the center side of the button lens 411 where the first button decoration part 411a is not provided. The operation button inner decoration member 432 (or the door frame side second effect display device 460A) and the door frame side effect display device 460 can be satisfactorily viewed through and the radial shape of the first button decoration part 411a can be seen through. The player's line of sight can be directed to the center of the button lens 411 by the decoration of the operation button, and the operation button internal decoration member 432 (or the door frame side second effect display device 460A) and the door frame are passed through the center of the transparent button lens 411. The player's interest can be strongly directed toward the side effect display device 460.

  In addition, since the operation button inner decoration member 432 includes the second button inner decoration portion 432g having a plurality of concentric polygonal decorations centered on the center, the button lens 411 is viewed from the outside. The decoration of the first button decoration 411a and the decoration of the second button decoration 432g of the operation button decoration member 432 intersect each other, and the first button decoration 411a and the second button decoration 432g The pachinko machine 1 having a high appealing power to the player by making the first button decoration portion 411a and the second button inner decoration portion 432g stand out can be surely exhibited. it can.

  Further, since the decoration of the second button interior decoration portion 432g of the operation button interior decoration member 432 has a plurality of concentric polygonal decorations centered on the center, the second button interior decoration portion 432g By decorating, the player's line of sight and interest can be directed to the door frame side effect display device 460 seen in the center of the operation button interior decoration member 432, and the decoration (effect image) of the door frame side effect display device can be enjoyed. it can.

  Furthermore, each LED (or sub-screen decoration board 477) mounted on the operation button left inner decoration board 433, the operation button right inner decoration board 434, the operation button upper inner decoration board 435, and the operation button lower inner decoration board 436 is provided. When the LED 477a) is caused to emit light, the light can decorate the operation button interior decoration member 432 (or the sub-screen decoration member 476) by the light, and the button lens 411 can also be illuminated and decorated. In addition to the decoration of the button decoration part 411a and the second button internal decoration part 432g (or the sub-screen decoration member 476), the player can be entertained by the light emission decoration. At this time, the operation button left inner decoration board 433, the operation button right inner decoration board 434, the operation button upper inner decoration board 435, and the operation button lower inner area by the second button inner decoration portion 432 g (or the sub-screen decoration member 476). Since light from each LED (or LED 477a) of the decoration board 436 can be diffused, the second button inner decoration section 432g has an operation button left inner decoration board 433, an operation button right inner decoration board 434, and an operation button upper part. While the inner decoration board 435 and the operation button lower inner decoration board 436 are illuminated and decorated by direct light from each LED (or LED 477a), the first button decoration section 411a has the second button inner decoration. The light is decorated with indirect light diffused by the portion 432g (or the sub-screen decoration member 476). The second button inner decoration portion 432g (sub-screen decoration member 476) is strongly luminescent decorated, whereas the first button decoration portion 411a is weakly luminescent decorated. In the state where each LED (or LED 477a) of the operation button right inner decoration board 434, the operation button upper inner decoration board 435, and the operation button lower inner decoration board 436 emits light, the first button decoration portion 411a and the first button decoration section 411a When the two-button inner decoration part 432g (or the sub-screen decoration member 476) is viewed, it is possible to show the player a decoration with a more emphasized perspective, and appealing power that strongly attracts the player's interest. A high pachinko machine 1 can be obtained.

  Further, since the operation button interior decoration member 432 (or the door frame side second effect display device 460A) is arranged in the moving direction of the button lens 411, the button lens 411 and the operation button interior decoration member 432 (or the door). It is not necessary to secure a space for the button lens 411 to move outside the outer periphery of the frame side second effect display device 460A), and the button lens 411 or the operation button interior decoration member 432 (or the door frame). The side second effect display device 460A) can be widened to the outside and made as large as possible, and the button lens 411 and the operation button internal decoration member 432 (or the door frame side second effect display device can be enlarged). 460A) can stand out. Further, as described above, since it is not necessary to secure a space for movement outside the button lens 411, the frame unit 415 is disposed outside the button lens 411, so that the entire pachinko machine 1 is arranged. The pachinko machine 1 with high appeal that can enhance the decorativeness, enhance the appearance, and attract the player's attention strongly can be obtained.

  In addition, since the center of the button lens 411 bulges outward, when the player hits the button lens 411 and applies an impact to a part of the surface, the button lens 411 is made flat. Compared with the case, since the applied impact force is easily dispersed throughout the button lens 411, the button lens 411 can be made difficult to break (hard to break). Therefore, the button lens 411 is broken during the game, so that the game is interrupted, and it can be avoided that the player feels frustrated and deteriorates the interest, and the button lens 411 is broken. By making it difficult, it is possible to suppress an increase in the burden on the game hall where the pachinko machine 1 is installed.

  Furthermore, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the door frame 3 that allows the game area 5a of the game board 5 arranged in the main body frame 4 to be visually recognized through the through-hole 111 from the front, On the unit base 431 (second base unit 450) of the production operation unit 400 (second production operation unit 400A) attached to the plate unit cover 326 of the plate unit 320 bulging forward on the side, the outer diameter is 10 cm. An operation button 410 that is movable (advancing and retreating) by a player's operation in a circular shape of about 15 cm within a range of ˜30 cm, and an operation button interior that can be visually recognized from the front through the transparent button lens 411 of the operation button 410 The member 432 and the door frame side effect display device 460 (the door frame side second effect display device 460A) and the operation button 410 are arranged in the frame. The frame-shaped frame unit 415 is attached to the effect operation unit 400 having the operation button 410 as large as possible at the position where the storage ball of the game ball is conspicuous in the conventional pachinko machine (the second Since the production operation unit 400A) is visible, the player can recognize that the player is different from the conventional pachinko machine at a glance, and the pachinko machine 1 with high appeal can be obtained. The frame unit 415 includes a frame side lens 417 having translucency, and a second button decoration having translucency on the outer edge of the operation button 410 (button lens 411) so as to be adjacent to the frame side lens 417. The operation button left outer decorative substrate 422 and the operation button right outer decorative substrate 423 are provided on the unit base 431 (second base unit 450) on the rear side of the frame side lens 417 and the second button decorative portion 411b. The first button 422a, 423a for decorating the second button decoration portion 411b and the second LED 422b, 423b for decorating the frame side lens 417 are provided, and the frame side lens 417 and the second button are provided. Inside the frame body 416 that partitions the decoration portion 411b Since the tube portion 416d, the main body portion 413a and the inner extension portion 413f of the button base 413 that partitions the second button decoration portion 411b and the center side of the button lens 411 are provided, the inner tube portion 416d and the main body portion are provided. The light from the first LEDs 422a and 423a illuminates the center side of the frame side lens 417 and the button lens 411, and the light from the second LEDs 422b and 423b illuminates the second button decoration portion 411b. Illumination can be prevented, and the adjacent frame side lens 417 and the second button decoration portion 411b can be independently decorated to emit light. Therefore, the frame side lens 417 and the second button decoration portion 411b can be clearly decorated with light emission, and a light emission effect with good appearance can be performed. Moreover, various patterns of light-emitting effects can be performed by appropriately combining the turn-off, lighting, blinking, brightness, color, and the like for the adjacent frame side lens 417 and the second button decoration unit 411b. It is possible to make it difficult for the player to get bored, to entertain the player, and to suppress a decrease in the interest of the player in the game.

  Further, the first LED 422a, 423a for decorating the second button decoration portion 411b of the operation button 410 and the second LED 422b, 423b for decorating the frame side lens 417 of the frame unit 415 by lighting are arranged as one operation button left outer decoration. Since the operation button left outer decoration substrate 422 and the operation button right outer decoration substrate 423 are attached to the unit base 431 (second base unit 450), the second button decoration portion is provided. Compared to the case where the substrate is provided on the 411b (operation button 410), the first LED 422a, 423a can be moved away from the second button decoration portion 411b as much as possible, and the light from the first LED 422a, 423a is sufficiently The second button decoration part 411b can be irradiated in a diffused state. . Accordingly, since the second button decoration portion 411b can be uniformly decorated with light emission, the appearance of the light emission decoration of the second button decoration portion 411b and the frame side lens 417 can be improved, and the player's attention is strongly attracted. In addition, it is possible to entertain the player, and to suppress a decrease in the interest of the player.

  Further, since the operation button left outer decorative board 422 and the operation button right outer decorative board 423 are attached to the unit base 431 (second base unit 450), the operation button left outer decorative board 422 is moved forward and backward. And the wiring connected to the operation button right outer decorative substrate 423 is not bent or extended, and the disconnection of the wiring due to fatigue can be eliminated. Therefore, even if the operation button 410 (second button decoration portion 411b) is moved, the wiring is not disconnected. Therefore, the operation button 410 can be moved (operation), the frame side lens 417 and the second button decoration portion 411b can be operated. The player can entertain the light-emitting decoration without any problem, and the decrease in the player's interest can be suppressed.

  Further, since the second button decoration portion 411b is provided on the outer edge of the transparent button lens 411 of the operation button 410, the operation button inner decoration member 432 and the door frame side effect display device 460 on the rear side through the transparent button lens 411 are provided. When the (door frame side second effect display device 460A) is viewed, the outer edge of the operation button internal decoration member 432 and the door frame side effect display device 460 (door frame side second effect display device 460A) is attached to the second button decoration part 411b. Is in a decorated state, and the appearance of the pachinko machine 1 can be improved. Then, the first LED 422a, 423a and the second LED 422b, 423b emit light appropriately so that the operation button inner decoration member 432 and the door frame side effect display device 460 (door frame side second effect display device 460A) can be seen behind. Since the second button decoration portion 411b and the frame side lens 417 decorating the outer edge of the button lens 411 can be illuminated with various patterns as described above, the player's interest is controlled by the operation buttons 410 and The door frame side effect display device 460 (door frame side second effect display device 460A) can be strongly attracted, and the light emission effect, operation of the operation button 410, and door frame side effect display device 460 (door frame side second display device 460A). It is possible to entertain an effect image or the like by the effect display device 460A) and suppress a decrease in interest.

  In addition, since the player can operate the button lens 411 (operation button 410) provided with the second button decoration portion 411b on the outer edge, the operation button 410 can be displayed to the player during execution of the player participation type effect. By making it operate, it is possible to entertain the player to operate the operation button 410 (player participation type effect), and to suppress a decrease in the interest of the player in the game. When the player participation type effect is executed, the player's interest can be attracted to the operation button 410 by lighting the second button decoration portion 411b of the operation button 410 or the frame side lens 417 of the frame unit 415. Therefore, it is possible to prompt the player to operate the operation button 410 and to entertain the player by participating in the player participation type effect.

  Further, since the second button decoration portion 411b of the operation button 410 is provided with a light-transmitting main body portion 413a and an inner extension portion 413f that can be decorated with the first LEDs 422a and 423a, the second button decoration portion 411f of the operation button 410 is provided. A portion closer to the center than the button decoration portion 411b is not illuminated (illuminated) by the first LEDs 422a and 423a, and the operation button 410 (button lens 411) is arranged at the rear side by becoming brighter. It is possible to prevent the operation button inner decoration member 432 and the door frame side effect display device 460 (door frame side second effect display device 460A) from being difficult to see from the front. Accordingly, the second button decoration portion 411b can be decorated with light emission in a good state, and the operation button inner decoration member 432 and the door frame side effect display device 460 (the door frame side second effect are provided) through the transparent button lens 411. The display device 460A) can be visually recognized in a good state, and the player can fully enjoy the decoration, the light emission effect, and the like, and can suppress a decrease in the interest in the game.

  Further, since the inner cylindrical portion 416d extends from the rear side of the frame unit 415 including the frame side lens 417, the second button decoration of the frame side lens 417 and the operation button 410 is provided on the rear side of the frame unit 415. The portion 411b can be completely partitioned by the inner cylindrical portion 416d. On the other hand, light from the first LED 422a, 423a and the second LED 422b, 423b is received at the end (rear end) on the side close to the operation button left outer decorative board 422 and the operation button right outer decorative board 423 in the inner cylinder portion 416d. Since the rear end of the inner cylindrical portion 416d from the diffusion range is located closer to the operation button left outer decorative board 422 and the operation button right outer decorative board 423, the operation button left outer decorative board 422 and the operation button right outer Even if a gap is formed between the front surface of the decorative substrate 423, the light from the first LEDs 422a and 423a illuminates the frame side lens 417, or the light from the second LED 422b 423b illuminates the second button decorative portion 411b. Never do. Accordingly, the light can be reliably blocked by the inner cylindrical portion 416d, and the pachinko machine 1 that reliably achieves the above-described effects can be realized.

  In addition, since the main body 413a and the inner extension 413f of the button base 413 extend from the rear side of the operation button 410 (button lens 411), the second button decoration portion 411b is provided on the rear side of the operation button 410. And the center side of the button lens 411 can be completely partitioned by the main body 413a and the inner extension 413f. On the other hand, the operation button left outer decorative board 422 and the operation button right outer decorative board 423 at the end (rear end) on the side close to the operation button left outer decorative board 422 and the operation button right outer decorative board 423 in the main body 413a. The light from the first LEDs 422a and 423a does not go through the rear end of the main body 413a, and completely prevents the light from entering the center side of the button lens 411 of the operation button 410. Can do. Therefore, the first LED 422a, 423a can be used to decorate the second button decoration portion 411b in a favorable state, and the rear operation button interior decoration member 432 and the door frame side effect display device 460 (through the transparent button lens 411). The door frame side second effect display device 460A) can be visually recognized in a good state, and the player can sufficiently enjoy the decoration, the light emission effect, and the like, and can suppress a decrease in the interest in the game.

  Further, when viewed from the front, the second button decoration is located in front of the outer portion of the operation button inner decoration member 432 (door frame side second effect display device 460A) disposed behind the operation button 410 (button lens 411). Since the portion 411b is positioned, the operation button internal decoration member 432 (door frame side second) is formed from the gap between the button lens 411 and the operation button internal decoration member 432 (door frame side second effect display device 460A). The members on the outside of the effect display device 460A) and the rear side (back side) can be made difficult to see by the second button decoration portion 411b, and the appearance of the operation buttons 410 can be prevented from deteriorating. At this time, if the second button decoration portion 411b is illuminated with the first LEDs 422a and 423a, the operation button internal decoration member 432 (the door frame side second effect is produced with respect to the brightness of the second button decoration portion 411b. Since the outer side and the rear side of the display device 460A) are relatively dark, it is possible to make the members on the outer side and the rear side of the operation button inner decoration member 432 (door frame side second effect display device 460A) difficult to see. Accordingly, the appearance of the operation button 410, the frame unit 415, the operation button internal decoration member 432, the door frame side effect display device 460 (the door frame side second effect display device 460A), and the like can be further improved. A decrease in interest can be suppressed.

  Further, since the outer peripheral shape of the operation button 410 is circular, the second button decoration portion 411b provided on the outer edge of the operation button 410 (button lens 411) and the frame adjacent to the second button decoration portion 411b. The side lens 417 has a form extending in an arc shape. Therefore, the first LED 422a, 423a and the second LED 422b, 423b emit light as appropriate, so that the light rotates around the outer edge of the operation button 410, or the light spreads from the inside to the outside of the operation button 410. Since the player can show the player a light-emitting effect that the light converges from the outside to the inside of the operation button 410, etc., the player can get tired of the player by various light-emitting effects. It is possible to suppress a decrease in interest.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the upper plate 321 used for the game is obtained by placing the game balls stored in the plate unit cover 326 of the plate unit 320 in the door frame 3 into the game area 5a. At the same time, the production operation unit 400 (second production operation unit 400A) is detachably attached to the front side and the lower side of the upper plate 321, and a predetermined installation space is provided behind the production operation unit 400 (second production operation unit 400A). The remaining space of 326j is formed, and a portion corresponding to the lower plate first area A1 in the lower plate body 325 is disposed on the left side of the remaining space of the mounting space 326j, and the remaining space of the mounting space 326j from the portion. A portion corresponding to the lower plate second area A2 in the lower plate main body 325 is extended inside, and a lower plate 322 capable of storing game balls is attached. Therefore, when viewed from the front, the lower plate 322 looks small, the lower plate 322 can be made inconspicuous, and the production operation unit 400 (second production operation unit 400A) can be made relatively easy to stand out. . Therefore, when the pachinko machine 1 is viewed from the front, the production operation unit 400 (second production operation unit 400A) can be seen at a position where the upper plate and the lower plate were seen side by side in the conventional pachinko machine. The pachinko machine 1 having a high appeal that can make the player recognize that it is different from the conventional pachinko machine at first glance and can attract the player's interest strongly. it can.

  In addition, at the part of the lower dish second region A2 in the lower dish main body 325 of the lower dish 322, it extends upward from the upper end of the main body standing wall portion 325b extending upward from the outer periphery, and extends to the remaining space side of the mounting space 326j. Since the lower plate covers 340 and 340A for restricting the movement of the game ball are provided, the game ball in the lower plate 322 is prevented from coming into contact with the rear side of the production operation unit 400 (second production operation unit 400A). The game balls supplied in the lower plate 322 and the game balls stored in the lower plate 322 abut or press against the rear side of the production operation unit 400 (second production operation unit 400A). Can be prevented. Therefore, the game ball does not contact the rear side of the production operation unit 400 (second production operation unit 400A), and the rear side of the production operation unit 400 (second production operation unit 400A) is not damaged by the game ball. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game from being interrupted due to breakage of the production operation unit 400 (second production operation unit 400A), and to reduce the interest of the player, and the pachinko machine 1 is installed. An increase in the burden on the game hall side can be suppressed.

  Also, lower plate covers 340 and 340A that restrict the movement of the game ball to the remaining space side of the main body standing wall 325b and the mounting space 326j in the lower plate second region A2 of the lower plate main body 325 of the lower plate 322. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game ball from entering (spilling) from the lower plate body 325 into the remaining space of the mounting space 326j. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling injured or uncomfortable by intruding the game ball into the remaining space of the attachment space 326j. Can be suppressed.

  In addition, since the lower plate cover 340, 340A covers the lower plate second region A2 of the lower plate main body 325 in the lower plate 322, the game ball supplied into the lower plate 322 splashes in the lower plate 322. Even if it jumps up, it can be reliably prevented from entering the remaining space side of the mounting space 326j, and the above-described operational effects can be reliably achieved. Further, since the lower plate cover 340, 340A covers the lower plate second region A2 of the lower plate main body 325, the player can use the lower plate first region A1 side (lower plate opening portion of the lower plate main body 325). 326d), when the hand is put into the portion of the lower plate second area A2, the lower plate covers 340, 340A can prevent the fingertips or the like from entering the remaining space side of the mounting space 326j. Can prevent the player from being injured by touching the lower surface of the upper plate 321 or the rear side of the production operation unit 400 (second production operation unit 400A), etc., and allowing the player to play in a safe state. Can do.

  Further, since there is a gap between the lower plate cover 340, 340A and the production operation unit 400 (second production operation unit 400A), the impact, pressure, etc. due to the contact of the game ball with the lower plate cover 340, 340A Is not transmitted from the lower plate covers 340 and 340A to the effect operation unit 400 (second effect operation unit 400A), and the effect operation unit 400 (second effect operation unit 400A) is surely damaged. Can be prevented.

  In addition, since the lower dish ball hole 322a is provided in front of the lower dish ball supply port 323c in the lower dish second region A2 of the lower dish body 325 of the lower dish 322, the lower dish ball hole 322a is opened. In this state, the game ball released from the lower tray ball supply port 323c can be directly entered into the lower tray ball removal hole 322a and discharged downward (dollar box). It is possible to make it difficult to reach the front end side of the standing wall portion 325b. Even if the game ball jumps over the lower tray ball removal hole 322a, since the lower plate cover 340, 340A is provided as described above, the game ball of the rendering operation unit 400 (second rendering operation unit 400A) is provided. Since it can be prevented from coming into contact with the rear side, the production operation unit 400 (second production operation unit 400A) can be prevented from being damaged, and the interruption of the game can be reduced to reduce the interest of the player in the game. Can be suppressed.

  In addition, since the bottom wall portion 325a of the lower plate main body 325 near the front end of the lower plate 322 becomes higher toward the front, the game ball toward the front end side of the main body standing wall portion 325b of the lower plate main body 325 is inclined. It will climb the bottom, and the moving speed of the game ball can be attenuated. Therefore, since the speed of the game ball contacting the lower tray cover 340, 340A can be reduced, the lower tray cover 340, 340A reliably restricts the movement of the game ball to the remaining space side of the mounting space 326j. In addition, it is possible to reduce the impact when the game ball comes into contact with the lower plate covers 340, 340A and the main body standing wall 325b, and to prevent them from being damaged.

  Further, since at least the lower plate cover 340, 340A is a separate member, when the lower plate cover 340, 340A is damaged, it can be easily repaired by simply replacing the lower plate cover 340, 340A. The increase in the burden on the side of the game hall in which 1 is installed can be reduced.

  Furthermore, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the center in the left-right direction on the front is swelled forward most below the game area 5a of the game board 5 where a game ball is received in the general prize opening 2001 or the like. The tray unit cover 326 of the tray unit 320 that has been taken out is provided with the stage operation unit 400 and the second stage operation unit 400 </ b> A detachably attached to the most bulging portion of the tray unit 320, and the upper plate 321 is attached to the dish unit cover 326. And a lower tray 322 that can store a game ball and can be stored in the storage tray (upper plate 321 and lower plate 322) outside the rendering operation unit 400 (second rendering operation unit 400A) in a front view. Lower space of the lower plate first area A1 and the space behind the installation space 326j that is behind the effect operation unit 400 (second effect operation unit 400A) in front view. The second stage operation area 400 (second stage operation unit 400A) can be made conspicuous when viewed from the front, and the storage dish (upper dish 321). And the lower plate 322) can be made small to make it less noticeable. Therefore, since the production operation unit 400 (second production operation unit 400A) that is conspicuous can be seen in the portion where the upper plate and the lower plate were seen in the conventional pachinko machine, the game machine different from the conventional pachinko machine to the player Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 having high appealing power capable of attracting the player's interest strongly can be obtained.

  In addition, since the production operation unit 400 (second production operation unit 400A) is attached to the center of the front surface of the plate unit cover 326 in the left-right direction, a portion of the surface of the plate unit cover 326 where the lower plate 322 is open is provided. The first lower pan body 325 having a lower pan second region A2 located in the rear space of the attachment space 326j that is behind the rendering operation unit 400 (second rendering operation unit 400A) in front view is smaller. Since the expansion unit 325B, the second expansion unit 325C, and the lower plate covers 340 and 340A are provided, it is possible to store the game balls in a range (the lower plate second region A2) that cannot be seen from the front in the lower plate 322. it can. Therefore, a sufficient amount of game balls can be secured against the appearance from the front, so that the player can concentrate on the game without worrying about the remaining amount of game balls in the lower plate 322. It is possible to entertain the game and suppress the decrease in interest.

  Further, the lower plate body 325 and the main body 325A having the lower plate first area A1, the lower plate covers 340 and 340A having the lower plate second area A2, the first extension part 325B and the second extension. Since the lower plate 322 is configured by attaching (combining) the portion 325C, a plurality of lower plate covers 340 and 340A having different sizes, the first extension portion 325B, the second extension portion 325C, and the like are prepared in advance. By attaching the lower plate covers 340 and 340A, the first extension unit 325B, and the second extension unit 325C having a size corresponding to the concept of the pachinko machine 1, the size of the installation space 326j in the plate unit cover 326, etc. The volume of the dish 322 can be optimized. In addition, as described above, the lower plate covers 340, 340A, the first extension part 325B, and the second extension part 325C can be rearranged (replaced), so that the rear space of the attachment space 326j can be accommodated. Since the width of the rear space depends on the rearward projecting amount of the rendering operation unit 400 (second rendering operation unit 400A), various rendering operation units 400 (second It can be set as the lower plate 322 which can respond to production operation unit 400A), and the versatility of the pachinko machine 1 can be improved.

  In addition, since the lower plate 322 is provided with a bottom wall portion 325a and a main body standing wall portion 325b that rises from the outer peripheral end of the bottom wall portion 325a, the lower plate 322 has a container shape that is depressed downward, and a game ball Can be reliably stored. In addition, since the lower plate covers 340 and 340A have the cover standing wall portion 340a rising from the upper end of the main body standing wall portion 325b of the lower plate main body 325, the lower plate covers 340 and 340A having various shapes are prepared in advance. In addition, by combining (attaching) the lower plate covers 340 and 340A having shapes corresponding to the concept of the pachinko machine 1 and the size (shape) of the rear space of the attachment space 326j, it is possible to cope with various forms. It is possible to achieve the same effects as described above.

  In the lower plate 322 constituted by the lower plate main body 325 and the lower plate cover 340, 340A, the lower plate cover 340, 340A is combined (attached) to the upper end of the main body standing wall portion 325b of the lower plate main body 325. Therefore, the part on which the game ball is placed in the lower plate 322 is the lower plate body 325, and therefore, the portion where the load of more game balls is applied due to the storage, the lower plate body 325 and the lower plate covers 340, 340A The boundary (joint, dividing line PL) is never located. Therefore, since the load of the stored game balls is received only by the lower plate body 325, a force that separates the lower plate covers 340 and 340A from the lower plate body 325 even if many game balls are stored. It does not act, and it is possible to prevent the lower plate covers 340 and 340A from being detached from the lower plate body 325.

  Furthermore, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the upper plate that can store the game balls below and in front of the game area 5a of the game board 5 in which the game is received such that the game balls are received in the general winning opening 2001 or the like. 321 and a lower plate 322, and a lower plate ball supply port 323c and a lower plate ball hole 322a in the lower plate 322 by a production operation unit 400 (second production operation unit 400A) arranged at the center in the left-right direction. Since more than half of the lower plate 322 including the front plate is difficult to see from the front (player), the appearance of the pachinko machine 1 can be made clean and improved in appearance. Can be made a pachinko machine 1 having a high appealing power. In addition, since it is difficult to visually recognize the game ball heading from the lower tray ball supply port 323c to the lower tray ball removal hole 322a by the production operation unit 400 (second production operation unit 400A), a game in the lower plate 322 is made to the player. This makes it difficult to notice the flow of the sphere and can prevent distraction, thereby suppressing a decrease in interest in the game.

  In addition, the lower tray ball supply port 323c and the lower plate on the bottom surface of the lower plate 322 for guiding the game ball from the lower plate ball supply port 323c to the lower plate ball release hole 322a by the production operation unit 400 (second production operation unit 400A). Since it is difficult to see the game ball guided by the guiding means such as the ball guiding hole 322a, the ball guiding part 322c and the buffering part 322d, the lower dish ball hole 322a remains open. The game balls supplied from the lower tray ball supply port 323c to the lower tray 322 are guided by the guiding means and discharged smoothly (immediately) downward from the lower tray ball removal hole 322a. It is possible to make an illusion that the game ball is discharged below the lower plate 322 (dollar box) without passing through the lower plate 322. This makes it difficult for the player to feel the annoyance of the game ball passing through the lower plate 322, and makes it possible for the player to concentrate on the game and to suppress a decrease in interest.

  Furthermore, since the production operation unit 400 (second production operation unit 400A) makes it difficult to see more than half of the lower plate 322 including the lower plate ball supply port 323c and the lower plate ball removal hole 322a from the front, it is probable. In addition, the lower dish ball supply port 323c, the lower dish ball removal hole 322a, and the like are located behind the effect operation unit 400 (second effect operation unit 400A). In other words, since more than half of the lower plate 322 is circulated to the rear of the production operation unit 400 (second production operation unit 400A), the actual lower plate with respect to the size of the lower plate 322 seen from the front. Since the size (capacity) of 322 is large, it is possible to secure a sufficient amount of game balls to be stored in the lower plate 322 compared to the appearance.

  Further, in a state where the lower dish ball removal hole 322a is opened, the game balls released from the lower dish ball supply port 323c into the lower dish 322 are transferred to the lower dish ball supply port 323c and the lower dish ball on the bottom surface of the lower dish 322. Since it can be smoothly guided to the lower dish ball extraction hole 322a by the guiding means such as the part between the extraction hole 322a, the ball guiding part 322c and the buffering part 322d, and discharged to the lower part (dollar box) of the lower dish 322. Thus, it is possible to prevent the game ball from flowing so as to go around in the lower plate 322, and the game ball flowing through the lower plate 322 can be surely made difficult to visually recognize from the front (player). Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to notice the flow of the game ball in the lower plate 322, and to prevent the player from being distracted and to suppress a decrease in interest in the game.

  Further, if the lower dish ball removal hole 322a is left open, the game balls supplied from the lower dish ball supply port 323c to the lower dish 322 are immediately noticed by the ball guiding unit 322c and the like without being noticed by the player. Since it can be discharged downward from the lower tray ball removal hole 322a, the player is given an illusion that the game ball is discharged below the lower tray 322 (dollar box) without passing through the lower tray 322. Can do. This makes it difficult for the player to feel the annoyance of the game ball passing through the lower plate 322, and makes it possible for the player to concentrate on the game and to suppress a decrease in interest.

  In addition, since the rendering operation unit 400 (second rendering operation unit 400A) makes it difficult to view more than half of the storage area (storage area) of the game ball in the plan view of the lower dish 322 from the front, the lower dish visible from the front Since the actual lower plate 322 is more than double the size of the size that can be seen with respect to the size of 322, a sufficient amount of game balls can be secured in the same manner as the lower plate of a conventional pachinko machine.

  Furthermore, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the door frame 3 bulges forward under the front view of the game area 5a of the game board 5 in which a game is received such that the game ball is received in the general winning opening 2001 or the like. A production operation unit for attaching a large production operation unit 400 (second production operation unit 400A) having the same height as the overall height of the plate unit cover 326 at the center in the left-right direction of the front surface of the plate unit cover 326 of the plate unit 320 And a dish front lower decoration portion 326c below the center in the vertical direction on both the left and right sides of the production operation unit mounting portion 326a on the front surface of the dish unit cover 326. Due to the shape, the rendering operation unit 400 (second rendering operation unit 400A) attached to the rendering operation unit mounting portion 326a. But it can be able to show as to protrude greatly forward to stand out staging operation unit 400 (second staging operation unit 400A). Therefore, since the large-sized production operation unit 400 (second production operation unit 400A) is seen in an emphasized state at the position where the upper plate and the lower plate were seen side by side in the conventional pachinko machine, On the other hand, it can be recognized that it is different from the conventional pachinko machine at a glance, and the pachinko machine 1 having high appealing power can be obtained. Then, the lower dish 322 is recessed backward from the dish front lower decoration part 326c that is recessed rearward on the left and right outer sides of the effect operation unit 400 (second effect operation unit 400A) on the front surface of the dish unit cover 326. A portion of the production operation unit 400 (second production operation unit 400A) is circulated to the rear, and the amount of game balls stored in the lower plate 322 (the volume of the lower plate 322) can be sufficiently secured. It is not necessary to play while worrying that the lower plate 322 is filled with game balls, the player can be dedicated to the game, the game can be enjoyed, and the decrease in interest can be suppressed.

  In addition, since a part of the lower plate 322 wraps around the production operation unit 400 (second production operation unit 400A), when the player puts his hand into the lower plate 322 from the front, the fingertip is placed on the lower plate. It is possible to make it difficult to touch the rear wall of 322 (the front surface of the dish unit base 323), the lower dish cover 340, and the like. This allows the player to recognize that a sufficient amount of game balls has been secured even by tactile sense, and in the state where the game balls are stored in the lower plate 322, Since it is possible to recognize that a large number of game balls are stored, it is possible to give a sense of satisfaction to the player, to entertain the game, and to suppress a decrease in interest. In addition, since the fingertip of the hand placed in the lower plate 322 is difficult to touch the rear wall of the lower plate 322, the lower plate cover 340, etc., the player is given the same feeling as the lower plate in the conventional pachinko machine. Therefore, it is possible to reduce a sense of incongruity for a player who has become accustomed to a conventional pachinko machine, and to make the player feel at ease and to suppress a decrease in interest in the game.

  Furthermore, since the lower plate 322 is formed so as to become wider toward the back side (backward), a sufficient amount of game balls can be secured even when the front side is small. In other words, since the part of the front end side of the lower plate 322 is made small, the lower plate 322 is made inconspicuous on the front surface (the front plate lower decorative portion 326c) of the plate unit cover 326 where the lower plate 322 is open. In comparison, the rendering operation unit 400 (second rendering operation unit 400A) can be made more conspicuous. Therefore, the production operation unit 400 (second production operation unit 400A) can be provided while sufficiently securing the amount of game balls stored in the lower plate 322, and the appealing power to the player can be enhanced. You can entertain and suppress the decline of interest.

  Moreover, since the side and upper part of the portion of the lower plate 322 that wraps around the rear of the production operation unit 400 (second production operation unit 400A) are covered with the lower plate cover 340, the player is placed in the lower plate 322. It is possible to prevent the fingertips from touching the inner surface of the plate unit cover 326 or the rear surface of the production operation unit 400 (second production operation unit 400A) when the hand is put in, and to injure the player. You can play in a safe state. Further, the lower tray cover 340 can prevent the game ball from entering (spilling) from the lower tray 322 into the tray unit cover 326.

  Furthermore, since the production operation unit 400 (second production operation unit 400A) is arranged at the center in the left-right direction on the front surface of the dish unit cover 326, the production operation unit 400 (second production operation unit 400A) is placed from the player side. The pachinko machine 1 can be made more conspicuous and can attract the player's interests, and the appealing power of the pachinko machine 1 can be enhanced, and the decoration by the stage operation unit 400 (second stage operation unit 400A) can be easily seen. Then, the decoration and production of the production operation unit 400 (second production operation unit 400A) can be enjoyed to suppress a decrease in the interest of the player.

  Further, since the lower plate 322 is provided with a lower plate ball supply port 323c that can communicate with the upper plate 321, and a lower plate ball hole 322a that is vertically opened and closed, the conventional pachinko machine is provided. Because the player has the same function as the lower plate in the game, the player who is used to the conventional pachinko machine will not be confused with the function of the lower plate 322 when playing with the pachinko machine 1, and it will be the same as in the past. It is possible to play the game with a simple feeling, and to entertain the player by dedicating the player to the game. Further, since the lower dish ball supply port 323c and the lower dish ball removal hole 322a are respectively arranged behind the production operation unit 400 (second production operation unit 400A), when viewed from the front, the lower plate ball supply port 323c and The lower dish ball opening hole 322a is not visible from the player side, can improve the appearance of the pachinko machine 1 by making the appearance of the pachinko machine 1 clear, and can attract the player's attention strongly. Machine 1 can be used.

  Furthermore, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the dish unit 320 bulging forward under the through-hole 111 of the door frame base 110 of the door frame base unit 100 facing the game area 5a in the door frame 3. The door frame side effect display device 460 capable of presenting effects to the player on the base unit 430 (second base unit 450) of the effect operation unit 400 (second effect operation unit 400A) attached to the plate unit cover 326 of the player. The operation button inner decoration member 432 (screen unit 470 of the door frame side second effect display device 460A) is attached and the outer operation button inner decoration member 432 (screen unit 470) is surrounded so as to surround the outer periphery. The diameter is about 15cm and the center is away from the base unit 430 (second base unit 450) (outward) An operation button 410 having a transparent button lens 411 is attached, and the button lens 411 is provided with a first button decoration portion 411a, a second button decoration portion 411b, and a button frame 412 on the outer periphery of the button lens 411. Since the cylindrical button base 413 protruding from the 411 side to the base unit 430 (second base unit 450) side is provided, the button lens 411 and the operation button interior decoration are provided by the first button decoration portion 411a, the button base 413, and the like. It is possible to reduce the appearance of the outer edge, the rear side (rear side), and the like of the operation button inner decoration member 432 (the screen unit 470 of the door frame side second effect display device 460A) from the gap with the member 432 (screen unit 470). And the appearance of the operation button 410 can be improved. Therefore, the appearance of the operation button 410, the operation button internal decoration member 432 provided inside, the door frame side effect display device 460 (door frame side second effect display device 460A), and the like can be further improved, and the player's appearance can be improved. A decrease in interest can be suppressed.

  Further, the first button decoration portion 411a, the second button decoration portion 411b, the button frame 412, and the button base 413 in the operation button 410 are separated from the gap between the button lens 411 and the operation button internal decoration member 432 (screen unit 470). Since it is possible to make it difficult to see the outer edge and the back side of the operation button inner decoration member 432 (screen unit 470), the outer diameter of the operation button 410 is increased to increase the button lens 411 and the operation button inner decoration member 432 (screen unit). 470), even if the gap between them is relatively large, the first button decoration portion 411a and the like can be favorably concealed, so that a large operation button having an outer diameter of about 15 cm can be prevented while preventing the appearance from deteriorating. 410 (button lens 411) can be embodied without problems. Therefore, since the operation button 410 and the door frame side effect display device 460 (the door frame side second effect display device 460A) can be enlarged, the pachinko machine 1 can be made conspicuous, and the player is strongly interested. The pachinko machine 1 with high appeal can be attracted.

  Furthermore, since the button base 413 (main body part 413a) protruding in a cylindrical shape from the button lens 411 side to the base unit 430 (second base unit 450) side is provided, the button lens 411 and the operation button interior decoration member 432 ( When the gap between the screen units 470) is viewed from an oblique direction, the inner wall of the button base 413 can block the objects outside the operation button interior decoration member 432 (screen unit 470) from being visible. The appearance of the button 410 can be further improved.

  Further, since the transparent button lens 411 has a three-dimensional shape (hemispherical shape) bulging in a direction (outward) away from the base unit 430 (second base unit 450), the button lens 411 is located near the outer periphery of the button lens 411. The surface is a plane formed by the opening on the front end side of the button base 413 (a plane orthogonal to the direction in which the base unit 430 (second base unit 450) and the button lens 411 are arranged, that is, the forward / backward direction of the operation button 410 Therefore, the light is easily refracted when viewed from the player side. Therefore, the first button decoration part 411a, the second button decoration part 411b, the button frame 412, and the button base 413 provided on the outer peripheral edge are combined to form the button lens 411 and the operation button decoration member 432 (screen unit 470). ), The outer edge and the back side of the operation button inner decoration member 432 (screen unit 470) can be made difficult to see, and the above-described operational effects can be reliably achieved.

  In addition, since the button lens 411 is formed in a three-dimensional shape that bulges outward, the volume inside the operation button 410 increases, so that the operation button internal decoration member 432 and the door frame arranged in the operation button 410 The side effect display device 460 (the door frame side second effect display device 460A) can be made larger or movable, and the door frame side effect display device that can entertain the player through the operation buttons 410. 460 (door frame side second effect display device 460A) can be easily provided, and the pachinko machine 1 that can make the player more entertaining can be realized.

  Further, since the button lens 411 is formed in a three-dimensional shape, design (decoration) is imparted to the operation button 410. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1, the operation button 410 is made conspicuous and the player is interested. The pachinko machine 1 can be easily selected as a pachinko machine to be played.

  In the first button decoration part 411a, the second button decoration part 411b, and the button frame 412 provided on the outer periphery of the button lens 411, the button frame 412 is opaque. It is possible to reliably hide the back side of the operation button 410, the operation button interior decoration member 432 (screen unit 470), etc. from the gap between the lens 411 and the operation button interior decoration member 432 (screen unit 470). It is possible to improve the appearance by reducing the deterioration of the appearance of the button 410 and the like.

  Further, the button lens 411 is provided with an opaque button frame 412 with a predetermined width inward from the outer peripheral end of the button lens 411, and in cooperation with the first button decoration part 411a and the second button decoration part 411b, Since the gap between the main body 413a of the button base 413 and the operation button interior decoration member 432 (screen unit 470) in the operation button 410 can be made difficult to see from the side, the main body 413a and the operation button interior decoration member 432 ( The space between the screen unit 470) and the screen unit 470) can be increased, and accordingly, a space for moving the operation button 410 and the screen unit 470 of the door frame side second effect display device 460A can be easily secured. Can be moved well.

  Furthermore, since the outer periphery of the button lens 411 is cylindrical, the operation button 410 can be easily moved smoothly because the outer periphery has no directivity compared to the polygonal shape. Therefore, even if the size of the operation button 410 is increased, the pressing operation can be performed without any problem, and the player participation type effect using the operation button 410 can be surely enjoyed and the decrease in the interest can be suppressed.

  Further, since the operation button 410 is enlarged, it is easy to operate without confirming the position of the operation button 410 when performing a player participation type effect that causes the player to operate the operation button 410. Since it is possible to make the player easily touch the operation button 410 to perform a pressing operation, it is possible to make it easier for the player to participate in the player participation type effect using the operation button 410, and to entertain the player and reduce the interest. Can be suppressed.

  Further, since the door frame side effect display device 460 (door frame side second effect display device 460A) is provided in the operation button 410, the player's interest is manipulated by presenting the effect image according to the gaming state. The door frame side effect display device 460 (door frame side second effect display device 460A) in the button 410 can be strongly attracted, and the door frame side effect display device 460 (door frame side second effect display device 460A) is used. It is possible to entertain an effect, and it is possible to prompt the player to operate the operation button 410 by an effect image, a light emission effect, or the like by the door frame side effect display device 460 (door frame side second effect display device 460A). It is possible to suppress a decrease in interest by actively engaging the player in the player participation type production. In addition, by performing the production within the operation button 410, it can be thought that there is something good depending on the player, and the expectation for the game is raised and the decrease in the interest is suppressed. Can do.

  Further, the door frame side effect display device 460 (door frame side second effect display device 460A) can be visually recognized through the transparent button lens 411 of the large operation button 410 (portion inside the first button decoration portion 411a). Therefore, the player can immediately recognize that the operation button 410 of the pachinko machine 1 is clearly different from the operation button of the conventional pachinko machine, and has high appeal to the player. The pachinko machine 1 can be used, and the player's operation button 410 and the door frame side effect display device 460 (the door frame side second effect display device 460A) in the operation button 410 are enhanced. And a decrease in the interest of the player can be suppressed.

  The present invention has been described with reference to preferred embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention as described below. And design changes are possible.

  That is, in the above-described embodiment, the gaming machine applied to the pachinko machine 1 is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. Even in this case, the same effect as described above can be obtained.

  In the above embodiment, the button lens 411 of the operation button 410 has the first button decoration portion 411a formed on the inner peripheral side of the button frame 412. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The button lens 411 in which the first button decoration portion 411a is not formed may be used.

  In the above embodiment, the operation button 410 has the opaque button frame 412 attached to the outer periphery of the button lens 411. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the button frame 412 is not attached and the button button 412 is not attached. You may make it form the decoration part for concealing a rear side over the perimeter in the site | part corresponding to the button frame 412 in the lens 411. FIG.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the base unit 430 (the first unit) is arranged so that the operation button 410 surrounds the entire outer periphery of the operation button inner decoration member 432 and the door frame side second effect display device 460A from the outer periphery of the button lens 411. Although the one provided with the button base 413 (main body portion 413a) protruding in a cylindrical shape toward the second base unit 450) side is shown, the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation button internal decoration member 432 and the door frame side second effect are provided. At least one base unit 430 (second base unit 450) may be protruded so as to surround only part of the entire outer periphery of the display device 460A. The shape of the button base 413 may be a shape along the outer periphery of the button lens 411 or a shape not along the outer periphery of the button lens 411. The button base 413 may have a decoration (a flat decoration by sticking or printing a sticker or a three-dimensional decoration by unevenness such as a relief) on at least the inner wall side. Further, the button base 413 may be translucent or non-translucent. The button base 413 may be colored or colorless and transparent. In addition, when the button base 413 is transparent, it is desirable to perform light diffusion processing such as a texture, a slit, and a prism on at least one of the inner wall side and the outer wall side.

  In the above-described embodiment, the lower plate 322 is shown as an example in which the lower plate 322 is recessed backward only from the left outer portion of the production operation unit 400 (second production operation unit 400A) on the front surface of the plate unit cover 326. It is not limited to this, but a lower dish that is recessed backward from the left and right sides of the production operation unit 400 (second production operation unit 400A) and is connected to each other behind the production operation unit 400 (second production operation unit 400A). 322, or only recessed from the right outer portion of the production operation unit 400 (second production operation unit 400A), and a part of the production operation unit 400 (second production operation unit 400A) wraps behind. You may make it.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the shape (the shape of the front end of the lower plate 322) where the lower plate 322 is recessed backward on the front surface of the plate unit cover 326 (the shape of the front end of the lower plate 322) is curved backward. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be a polygonal column surface or a front surface recessed in a polyhedron shape.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the effect operation unit 400 (second effect operation unit 400A) is attached to the front surface of the dish unit cover 326 is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. Equipped with an operation device "," equipped with a rotating body with decoration on the surface "," equipped with a decoration with decoration and a movable device for moving the decoration "," game " Characters, items, logos, and decorative bodies that three-dimensionally represent scenes (diorama), etc. according to the machine concept "," Characters, items, logos, and predetermined patterns according to the gaming machine concept , Etc., which are decorated by stickers, printing, or the like ", or a member such as a panel or a panel provided with the above may be attached. Further, the number of members attached to the attachment space 326j (the production operation unit attachment portion 326a) is not necessarily one, and a plurality (two or more) members may be attached. For example, separate members such as a member attached to the upper half of the attachment space 326j and a member attached to the lower half of the attachment space 326j may be attached.

  In the above embodiment, the pan unit cover 326 is formed with the rendering operation unit mounting portion 326a that opens forward to mount the rendering operation unit 400 (second rendering operation unit 400A). The plate unit cover (for example, a panel-like cover portion) does not have an opening (effect operation unit mounting portion 326a) for mounting the effect operation unit 400 (second effect operation unit 400A). A space corresponding to the attachment space 326j (or the remaining space of the attachment space 326j) may be formed behind the dish unit cover. In addition, it is desirable to apply decoration such as characters, items, logos, predetermined patterns, etc. in accordance with the concept of the gaming machine to the front surface of such a dish unit cover by sticking, printing, attaching decorative members, etc. .

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, an area slightly larger than half of the storage area (reserved area) of the game ball in the plan view of the lower plate 322 is provided by the effect operation unit 400 (second effect operation unit 400A) as a covering portion. Although an example in which it is difficult to visually recognize from the front is shown, the present invention is not limited to this, and an area less than half of the storage area of the game balls in the lower plate 322 may be difficult to visually recognize from the front. You may make it difficult to visually recognize the whole plate 322 from the front.

  In the above-described embodiment, the second button decoration portion 411b of the operation button 410 and the frame side lens 417 of the frame unit 415 are shown in an arc shape partially provided in the circumferential direction. The second button decoration portion 411b and the frame side lens 417 may be in an annular shape extending over the entire circumference.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the decoration having a plurality of concentric polygons centered on the center is shown as the second button decoration element 432g of the operation button decoration member 432 in the effect operation unit 400. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second button interior decoration portion 432g may be a decoration having a plurality of concentric circles (including an ellipse) centered on the center.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the operation button internal decoration member 432, the door frame side effect display device 460, and the door frame side second effect that are arranged on the rear side through the transparent button lens 411 (front member) of the operation button 410. Although the display device 460A and the like such that the rear member is always visible is shown, the present invention is not limited to this, and at least one of the front member and the rear member arranged in the front and rear (or up and down) is a predetermined condition. It is good also as a structure which has the variable light transmission means which a rear side becomes visible by satisfying. Here, as the variable light transmission means, “the rear side can be visually recognized due to the difference in brightness between the front side and the rear side, such as a magic mirror”, “transparent by turning the power ON / OFF, such as a liquid crystal film Or the like so that the rear side can be visually recognized. " The front member and the rear member may be relatively movable or may not be relatively movable.

  By having the variable light transmitting means on at least one of the front member and the rear member, in a normal state, only the front member or the front member and the rear member are in a visible state. It is possible to show the player the decoration of the visible member. And in a special state, by satisfying a predetermined condition, a rear member (a rear member or a member arranged on the rear side of the rear member) that could not be seen in a normal state can be seen. The member and the rear member, or the front member, the rear member, and the member on the rear side of the rear member can be overlapped. Therefore, various decorations (decoration effects) can be shown to the player using the front member and the rear member, so that the player can be made hard to get tired, and the player can be entertained. It is possible to suppress a decrease in the interests.

  Specifically, for example, when the front member has variable light transmitting means such as a magic mirror, in the normal state, only the decoration of the front member is made by darkening the rear side of the front member. It can be made visible to the player. Then, when the space between the front member and the rear member or the rear side of the rear member is brightened by the light of the light emitting part such as an LED, the satisfaction condition of the variable light transmitting means in the front member is satisfied, and the rear is passed through the front member. The member can be visually recognized, and a decoration in which the decoration of the front member and the decoration of the rear member overlap can be shown to the player.

  Alternatively, if the front member is transparent and the rear member has variable light transmission means such as a magic mirror, the surface of the rear member can be seen through the front member in a normal state. It is possible to show the player the decoration with the surface of the player. When the rear side of the rear member is brightened by the light from the light emitting part such as an LED, the satisfaction condition of the variable light transmitting means in the rear member is satisfied, and the rear side can be visually recognized through the rear member. Through the member, the rear member of the rear member (for example, a display device, a decorative body such as a character) can be shown to the player.

  Furthermore, when both the front member and the rear member have variable light transmission means such as a magic mirror, in a normal state, only the decoration of the front member can be shown to the player. When the space between the rear member and the rear member is brightened by the light of the light emitting unit such as an LED, the satisfaction condition of the variable light transmitting means in the front member is satisfied, and the surface of the rear member can be visually recognized through the front member. The player can show the decoration with the rear member. On the other hand, the rear side of the rear member is brightened by the light of the light emitting part such as the LED (or the light between the front member and the rear member and the rear side of the rear member are simultaneously brightened by the light of the light emitting part such as the LED. ) And the satisfying conditions of the respective variable light transmitting means in the front member and the rear member are satisfied, and the rear member of the rear member (for example, a decorative body such as a display device or a character) is passed through the front member and the rear member. Can be shown to the player. Accordingly, by appropriately selecting a portion that is brightened by the light of the light emitting unit, the visible range can be changed in multiple stages, and a variety of decorations can be enjoyed by the player.

  In the above specific example, since the variable light transmitting means is like a magic mirror, it looks like a mirror when the rear side is darkened, so on the surface of the front member or the rear member. You can show the glittering decorations to the players.

  Further, in the above specific example, the variable light transmitting means has been described as a magic mirror. However, even when the variable light transmitting means is a liquid crystal film, similar effects can be obtained. In addition, when a variable light transmitting means such as a liquid crystal film is used, light can be transmitted even in an opaque state (having translucency), so that it can be provided between the front member and the rear member or between the rear member and the rear member. If the rear side of the member can be brightened (or light-decorated) by the light from the light-emitting unit such as an LED, it is possible to show the player various effects such as light-emitting effects and decoration effects. .

[7. Main control board, payout control board and peripheral control board]
Next, a control board for performing various controls of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 123 is a block diagram of the main control board, the payout control board, and the peripheral control board, FIG. 124 is a block diagram showing the continuation of FIG. 123, and FIG. 125 is the payout control board, CR unit and frequency constituting the main board. FIG. 126 is a schematic diagram of various detection signals input / output to / from a lending device connection terminal board such as a game ball that relays electrical connection with the display board, FIG. 126 is a block diagram showing a continuation of FIG. 123, and FIG. FIG. 128 is a block diagram showing an outline of the peripheral control MPU, and FIG. 128 is a block diagram around the sound source built-in VDP in the liquid crystal display control unit.

  As shown in FIG. 123, the pachinko machine 1 includes a first control unit MCG that performs control related to a game including payout of prize balls, in addition to generation processing of a control power source (for example, +5 V). And a second control unit SCG that performs an effect relating to a game that is progressed by the first control unit MCG.

  More specifically, the pachinko machine 1 according to this embodiment employs a structure in which various controls are shared by preparing a plurality of substrates, and the main control substrate 1310 is used as the first control unit MCG. The payout control board 951 and the power supply board 931 are provided, and the peripheral control board 1510 is provided as the second control unit SCG. Hereinafter, in describing the control configuration of the pachinko machine 1 according to this embodiment, first, the first control unit MCG will be described in the order of the main control board 1310, the payout control board 951, and the power supply board 931. 2 The controller SCG (peripheral control board 1510) will be described.

[7-1. Main control board]
Of the first control unit MCG, the main control board 1310 that controls the progress of the game controls the power-on process executed when the power is turned on and a predetermined time has elapsed since the power was turned on, as shown in FIG. A main control MPU 1310a, which is a microprocessor that has a built-in ROM for storing various control programs such as a main control program for controlling a game operation and a command, a ROM for storing various commands, a RAM for temporarily storing data, and the like. A main control input circuit 1310b to which a detection signal from the detection switch is input, a main control output circuit 1310c for outputting various signals to an external substrate, etc., and a main control solenoid drive circuit 1310d for driving various solenoids A power failure monitoring circuit 1310e for monitoring a sign of a power failure or a momentary power failure of a predetermined voltage, It has been.

  The main control MPU 1310a includes a built-in RAM (hereinafter referred to as “main control built-in RAM”) and a built-in ROM (hereinafter referred to as “main control built-in ROM”). Further, a watchdog timer 1310af (hereinafter referred to as “main control built-in WDT 1310af”) for monitoring the operation (system), a function for preventing fraud, and the like are also incorporated.

  Further, the main control MPU 1310a has a built-in nonvolatile RAM. In this non-volatile RAM, a unique ID code with a unique code (a code that exists only in the world) for identifying an individual by the manufacturer that manufactured the main control MPU 1310a is stored in advance. Since the ID code once attached is stored in the nonvolatile RAM, it cannot be rewritten using an external device. The main control MPU 1310a can take out and refer to the ID code from the nonvolatile RAM.

  The main control MPU 1310a also uses a hardware random number circuit 1310an (hereinafter referred to as "main control built-in") to update a big hit determination random number for use in determining whether or not to generate a big hit gaming state among various random numbers related to the game. A hard random number circuit 1310an ”). The main random number circuit 1310an with built-in main control generates a random number within a predetermined numerical range (in this embodiment, a numerical range of a value 0 to a maximum value 32767 is preset as a minimum value), A predetermined value is not fixed as the initial value (that is, the initial value is not fixed), and the circuit configuration is such that a different value is set each time the main control MPU 1310a is reset. Specifically, when the main control MPU 1310a is reset, the main random number built-in hard random number circuit 1310an first sets a clock signal (input to the main control MPU 1310a as an initial value within a predetermined numerical range). Based on the clock signal output from the main control crystal oscillator (to be described later), other values within the predetermined numerical range are extracted one after another without duplication, and all values within the predetermined numerical range are extracted. When the process is completed, one value in the predetermined numerical range is extracted again, and other values in the predetermined numerical range are not duplicated at high speed based on the clock signal input to the main control MPU 1310a. Extract one after another. The main control built-in hard random number circuit 1310an repeatedly performs such a high-speed lottery, and the main control MPU 1310a wins the value extracted by the main control built-in hard random number circuit 1310an at the time of acquiring a value from the main control built-in hard random number circuit 1310an. It is set as a random number for judgment.

  The main control input circuit 1310b is not provided with a reset terminal for forcibly resetting information whose detection signals from various detection switches are input to the various input terminals, and does not have a reset function. Therefore, the main control input circuit 1310b is configured as a circuit to which a system reset signal from a main control system reset described later is not input. That is, the main control input circuit 1310b does not reset the information based on the detection signals from the various detection switches input to the various input terminals by a main control system reset to be described later. The circuit is configured to be output from the output terminal.

  The main control output circuit 1310c is configured as an open collector output type in which an emitter terminal is grounded with a ground (GND), and various signals for outputting various signals to an external substrate or the like are input to the various input terminals. Main control output circuit 1310ca with a reset function having a reset function in which a reset terminal for forcibly resetting the received information is provided, and a main control output circuit 1310cb without reset function without a reset function in which no reset terminal is provided. And is composed of. The main control output circuit 1310ca with a reset function is configured as a circuit to which a system reset signal from a main control system reset described later is input. That is, the main control output circuit 1310ca with a reset function is reset when information for outputting various signals input to the various input terminals to an external substrate or the like is reset by a main control system reset described later. Is configured as a circuit that does not output any signal from the various output terminals. On the other hand, the main control output circuit 1310cb without a reset function is configured as a circuit to which a system reset signal from a main control system reset described later is not input. That is, the main control output circuit 1310cb having no reset function does not reset the information for outputting various signals input to the various input terminals to an external substrate or the like by the main control system reset described later, and thus the information is output to the information. The signal based on this is comprised as a circuit from which the various output terminals are output.

  114, a first start port sensor 4002 that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 2002, a second start port sensor 4004 that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 2004, and general A detection signal from the general winning opening sensor 4020 that detects a game ball that has entered the winning opening 2001 or a signal from the power failure monitoring circuit 1310e is input to a predetermined input port of the main control MPU 1310a via the main control input circuit 1310b. Has been entered. 114 includes a gate sensor 4003 that detects a game ball that has passed through the gate unit 2003, a count sensor 4005 that detects a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 2005, and a back unit 3000 that is illustrated in FIG. A detection signal from a magnetic detection sensor 4024 that detects an illegal act using a magnet attached thereto is a predetermined input of the main control MPU 1310a via the panel relay board 4161 attached to the game board 5 and the main control input circuit 1310b. Input to the port input terminal.

  The main control MPU 1310a outputs a drive signal from the output terminal of the predetermined output port to the main control output circuit 1310ca with reset function based on the detection signals from these switches, so that the main control output circuit with reset function is output. A control signal is output from 1310ca to the main control solenoid drive circuit 1310d, and a drive signal is output from the main control solenoid drive circuit 1310d to the start port solenoid 2107 and the attacker solenoid 2108 via the panel relay board 4161. By outputting a driving signal from the output terminal to the main control output circuit 1310ca with reset function from the main control output circuit 1310ca with reset function through the panel relay board 4161 and the function display unit 1400, the first special symbol display 1403 A drive signal is output to the second special symbol display 1405, the first special reservation number display 1404, the second special reservation number display 1406, the normal symbol display 1402, the status display 1401, and the round display 1407. .

  In addition, the main control MPU 1310a outputs various information (game information) relating to the game from the output terminal of the predetermined output port to the main control output circuit 1310ca with reset function, thereby performing payout control from the main control output circuit 1310ca with reset function. By outputting various information about the game (game information) to the board 951, or by outputting a signal (power failure clear signal) from the output terminal of the predetermined output port to the main control output circuit 1310ca with reset function, A signal (power failure clear signal) is output from the control output circuit 1310ca to the power failure monitoring circuit 1310e.

  In the present embodiment, the first start port sensor 4002, the second start port sensor 4004, the gate sensor 4003, and the count sensor 4005 use non-contact type electromagnetic proximity switches. For the general prize opening sensors 4020 and 4020, contact type ON / OFF operation type mechanical switches are used. This is because game balls frequently enter the first start port 2002 and the second start port 2004 and frequently pass through the gate portion 2003, so the first start port sensor 4002, the second start port sensor 4004, and Detection of game balls by the gate sensor 4003 also frequently occurs. Therefore, long-life proximity switches are used for the first start port sensor 4002, the second start port sensor 4004, and the gate sensor 4003. Further, when a big hit gaming state that is advantageous to the player occurs, the big winning opening 2005 is opened and game balls are frequently entered, so that the detection of the game balls by the count sensor 4005 also occurs frequently. Therefore, a proximity switch having a long life is also used for the count sensor 4005. On the other hand, detection by the general winning opening sensors 4020 and 4020 does not frequently occur in the general winning openings 2001 and 2011, in which game balls do not frequently enter. For this reason, mechanical switches having a shorter lifespan than the proximity switch are used for the general prize opening sensors 4020 and 4020.

  Further, the main control MPU 1310a transmits various commands related to payout as serial data from the output terminal of the predetermined serial output port to the main control output circuit 1310cb without reset function, thereby performing payout control from the main control output circuit 1310cb without reset function. Various commands are transmitted to the board 951 as serial data. When the payout control board 951 completes normal reception of various commands from the main control board 1310 as serial data, the payout control board 951 outputs a signal (payment ACK signal) to that effect to the main control board 1310. This signal (payer ACK signal) is input to an input terminal of a predetermined input port of the main control MPU 1310a via the main control input circuit 1310b.

  Also, the main control MPU 1310a receives various commands relating to the state of the pachinko machine 1 from the payout control board 951 as serial data by the main control input circuit 1310b. Various commands are received as serial data at the terminal. When the main control MPU 1310a completes normal reception of various commands from the payout control board 951 as serial data, a main control output with a reset function is sent from the output terminal of the predetermined output port to the effect (main payout ACK signal). The signal is output to the circuit 1310ca, and a signal (main payment ACK signal) is output from the main control output circuit with reset function 1310ca to the payout control board 951.

  Further, the main control MPU 1310a transmits, as serial data, various commands relating to control of game effects and various commands relating to the state of the pachinko machine 1 from the output terminal of the predetermined serial output port to the main control output circuit 1310cb having no reset function. Various commands are transmitted as serial data from the main control output circuit 1310cb without reset function to the peripheral control board 1510.

  Here, a main peripheral serial transmission port that transmits various commands as serial data to the peripheral control board 1510 will be briefly described. The main control MPU 1310a is configured around a main control CPU core 1310aa. In addition to the main control built-in RAM, a main peripheral serial transmission port 1310ae, which is one of the main control various serial I / O ports, and the like connects the bus 1310ah. Circuit connection (see FIG. 133). The main peripheral serial transmission port 1310ae transmits various commands as main peripheral serial data to the peripheral control board 1510, and mainly includes a transmission shift register 1310aea, a transmission buffer register 1310aeb, a serial management unit 1310aec, and the like (see FIG. 133). When the main control CPU core 1310aa sets a command in the transmission buffer register 1310aeb and outputs a transmission start signal to the serial management unit 1310aec, the serial management unit 1310aec sends the command set in the transmission buffer register 1310aeb from the transmission buffer register 1310aeb. The data is transferred to the transmission shift register 1310aea and started to be transmitted to the peripheral control board 1510 as main peripheral serial data. In the present embodiment, the transmission buffer register 1310aeb has a storage capacity of 32 bytes. The main control CPU core 1310aa continuously transmits a plurality of commands to the peripheral control board 1510 by setting a plurality of commands in the transmission buffer register 1310aeb and then outputting a transmission start signal to the serial management unit 1310aec.

  The power supply board 931 for supplying various voltages to the main control board 1310 is an electric double layer capacitor (hereinafter simply referred to as “capacitor”) as a backup power supply for supplying power to the main control board 1310 for a predetermined time even when the power is shut off. BC0 (see FIG. 129). With this capacitor BC0, the main control MPU 1310a can store various types of information in the main control built-in RAM even when the power is shut off. Various kinds of information stored in the main control built-in RAM are stored in the operation signal (RAM clear signal) from the operation switch 954 when an operation switch 954 of the payout control board 951 described later is operated within a predetermined period from the time of turning on the power. Is output from the payout control board 951 and input to an input terminal of a predetermined input port of the main control MPU 1310a via the main control input circuit 1310b, and when this occurs, the main control MPU 1310a completely erases it from the main control built-in RAM. (Clear).

[7-2. Dispensing control board]
Of the first control unit MCG, a payout control board 951 for controlling the payout of game balls, etc., as shown in FIG. And an error LED display 860b for displaying the state of the pachinko machine 1. Further, the operation switch 954 having a function as a RAM clear switch is described as a RAM (hereinafter referred to as “main control built-in RAM”) built in the main control MPU 1310a based on a detection signal output by being operated. The RAM clear signal for completely erasing the information stored in.

[7-2-1. Dispensing control unit]
As shown in FIG. 124, the payout control unit 952 that performs various controls relating to payout controls power-on processing that is executed when the power is turned on, and pays out game media that is executed after a predetermined time has elapsed since the power was turned on. Various control programs including a payout control program for controlling the operation, ROM for storing various commands, RAM for temporarily storing data, etc., a payout control MPU952a, and detection from various detection switches for payout A payout control input circuit 952b to which signals are input, a payout control output circuit 952c for outputting various signals to an external substrate, etc., and a drive signal to be output to the payout motor 834 of the payout device 830 shown in FIG. For exchanging various signals between the payout motor drive circuit 952d and the CR unit 6. It includes a CR unit output circuit 952e of the. The payout control MPU 952a includes a built-in RAM (hereinafter referred to as “payout control built-in RAM”) and a built-in ROM (hereinafter referred to as “payout control built-in ROM”). In addition, a watchdog timer for monitoring the operation (system), a function for preventing fraud, and the like are also incorporated.

  The payout control program is controlled by the payout control MPU 952a so that various information (game information) related to games and various commands related to payouts from the main control board 1310 are serially received as main payout serial data reception signals via the payout control input circuit 952b. Receive serial data with. Also, the payout control program generates a frame state 1 command (corresponding to the first error occurrence command) triggered by the occurrence of an error in the game ball payout operation, or operates the operation switch 954 as an error release unit. Based on the signal (detection signal), a 16-bit (2 bytes) error cancellation navigation command (corresponding to the first error cancellation command) is created, and the error occurrence command and the error cancellation navigation command are respectively transmitted to the payer serial data. As a serial signal, a signal is output to the reception port of the main control board 1310 via the payout control I / O port 952b (command transmission means). In addition, the payout control program is provided after a predetermined time has elapsed since the power was turned on, that is, after the payout control unit main process is executed or the payout control unit timer interrupt process is executed to start payout control. When an error occurs in the operation, the error is canceled based on a detection signal generated in response to the operation of the operation switch 954, and the output of warning information corresponding to the error is stopped (error cancellation control means).

  The payout control program outputs a door frame opening command (first door opening command) when a detection signal (door frame opening detection signal) associated with the opening operation is input from the door frame opening switch 618. When a detection signal (body frame opening detection signal) accompanying the opening operation is input from the body frame opening switch 619, a body frame opening command (first body frame opening command) is output. On the other hand, when the detection signal (door frame closing detection signal) accompanying the closing operation is input from the door frame opening switch 618, the payout control program receives a door frame closing command (first door frame closing command). When a detection signal (main body frame closing detection signal) accompanying the closing operation is input from the main body frame opening switch 619, a main body frame closing command (first main body frame closing command) is output.

  The payout control input circuit 952b is not provided with a reset terminal for forcibly resetting information whose detection signals from various detection switches are input to the various input terminals, and does not have a reset function. Therefore, the payout control input circuit 952b is configured as a circuit to which a system reset signal from a payout control system reset described later is not input. That is, the payout control input circuit 952b does not reset the information based on the detection signals from the various detection switches input to the various input terminals by a payout control system reset described later, and thus the various signals based on the information The circuit is configured to be output from the output terminal.

  The payout control output circuit 952c is configured as an open collector output type in which the emitter terminal is grounded to the ground (GND), and various signals for outputting various signals to an external substrate or the like are input to the various input terminals. A payout control output circuit 952ca with a reset function having a reset function in which a reset terminal for forcibly resetting the received information is provided, and a payout control output circuit 952cb without a reset function having no reset function in which no reset terminal is provided. And is composed of. The payout control output circuit 952ca with a reset function is configured as a circuit to which a system reset signal from a payout control system reset described later is input. That is, the payout control output circuit 952ca with a reset function resets the information for outputting various signals input to the various input terminals to an external substrate or the like by a payout control system reset described later. Is configured as a circuit that does not output any signal from the various output terminals. On the other hand, the payout control output circuit 952cb without a reset function is configured as a circuit to which a system reset signal from a payout control system reset described later is not input. In other words, the payout control output circuit 952cb without a reset function includes the information for outputting various signals input to the various input terminals to an external substrate or the like, and is not reset by a payout control system reset described later. The signal based on this is comprised as a circuit from which the various output terminals are output.

  Out-of-ball detection sensor 827 for detecting the out-of-game ball in the supply passage of the in-ball supply unit 820 of the out-of-payment unit 800 and out-of-game detection sensor 842 for detecting the game ball released from the out-out exits 831b and 832b of the out-feed device 830. The detection signal from the blade rotation detection sensor 840 that detects the rotation of the payout blade 839 is input to the input terminal of a predetermined input port of the payout control MPU 952a via the payout control input circuit 952b. In the following description, the blade rotation detection sensor 840 is simply referred to as the rotation detection sensor 840 for the sake of explanation.

  The detection signals from the door frame opening switch 618 for detecting the opening of the door frame 3 with respect to the main body frame 4 and the main body frame opening switch 619 for detecting the opening of the main body frame 4 with respect to the outer frame 2 are sent to the payout control input circuit 952b. To the input terminal of a predetermined input port of the payout control MPU 952a.

  Further, a detection signal from a full tank detection sensor 279 that detects whether the storage space of the foul cover unit 270 shown in FIG. It is input to the input terminal of a predetermined input port of the payout control MPU 952a via the substrate 931 and the payout control input circuit 952b.

  The payout control MPU 952a receives various commands relating to payout from the main control board 1310 via the payout control input circuit 952b in the serial data system at the input terminal of the serial input port, or the operation signal (detection of the operation switch 954). Signal) is output to the main control board 1310 via the payout control input circuit 952b. When the payout control MPU 952a has successfully received various commands from the main control board 1310 as serial data, a payout control output with a reset function is sent from the output terminal of the predetermined output port. By outputting to the circuit 952ca, a signal (payer ACK signal) is output from the payout control output circuit with reset function 952ca to the main control board 1310.

Also, the payout control MPU 952a sends various commands for indicating the state of the pachinko machine 1 from the output terminal of the serial output port as serial data to the payout control output circuit 952cb without the reset function, thereby providing the payout control without the reset function. Various commands are transmitted as serial data from the output circuit 952cb to the main control board 1310.
When the main control board 1310 completes normal reception of various commands from the payout control board 951 as serial data, the main control board 1310 outputs a signal to that effect (main payout ACK signal) to the payout control board 951. This signal (main payment ACK signal) is input to an input terminal of a predetermined input port of the payout control MPU 952a via the payout control input circuit 952b.

  Also, the payout control MPU 952a outputs a drive signal for driving the payout motor 834 from the output terminal of the predetermined output port to the payout control output circuit 952ca with reset function, whereby the payout control output circuit 952ca with reset function. Is output to the payout motor drive circuit 952d, the drive signal is output from the payout motor drive circuit 952d to the payout motor 834, and the state of the pachinko machine 1 is indicated by an error LED indicator from the output terminal of the predetermined output port. By outputting a drive signal for display on 860b to the payout control output circuit 952ca with reset function, the drive signal is output from the payout control output circuit 952ca with reset function to the error LED display 860b.

  The error LED indicator 860b is a segment indicator, and displays the state of the pachinko machine 1 by displaying alphanumeric characters and figures. The contents displayed and notified by the error LED indicator 860b include the following. For example, when the figure “-” is displayed, it is informed that it is “normal”, and when the numeral “0” is displayed, it is indicated that “connection is abnormal” (specifically, with the main control board 1310). The fact that there is an abnormality in the electrical connection between the board and the payout control board 951 is notified, and when the number “1” is displayed, it is “out of the ball” (specifically, out of the ball) Based on the detection signal from the detection sensor 827, a notification is made that there is no game ball in the supply passage of the payout device 830, and when the number “2” is displayed, it means that “ball is seen” (specifically, Is based on a detection signal from the rotation detection sensor 840, and the payout rotator and the game ball are meshed in the vicinity of the entrance at the entrance of the distribution space communicating with the supply passage of the payout device 830, making it difficult for the payout rotator to rotate. Number) When “3” is displayed, the fact that it is a “payout detection sensor error” (specifically, a problem has occurred in the payout detection sensor 842 based on a detection signal from the payout detection sensor 842) is notified. When the number “5” is displayed, the fact that it is a “retry error” (specifically, the fact that the number of retries of the payout operation has reached a preset upper limit value) is notified, and the number “6” When it is displayed, it is “full” (specifically, the game ball in which the accommodation space of the foul cover unit 270 is stored is full based on the detection signal from the full detection sensor 279) When the number “7” is displayed, it means that “CR is not connected” (the electrical connection is cut off from either the payout control board 951 to the CR unit 6). When the number “9” is displayed, it is “in stock (awarded ball stock (not paid out))” (specifically, the number of game balls that have not been paid out is determined in advance). That the number of balls has been reached).

  Further, the payout control MPU 952a outputs the number of game balls actually paid out from the output terminal of the predetermined output port to the payout control output circuit 952ca with reset function, thereby outputting the payout control output circuit 952ca with reset function. The number of game balls actually paid out is output to the external terminal board 784 through a resistor (not shown).

Also, the payout control board 951 outputs various information (game information) relating to the game from the main control board 1310 to the external terminal board 784 via a resistor (not shown). The external terminal board 784 is provided with a plurality of photocouplers (not shown) (infrared LEDs and photo ICs are built in), and a game hall (hole) is provided via the plurality of photocouplers. ), The number of game balls, and various information (game information, content of error relating to game ball payout operation, or the fact that there was an error) are transmitted to the hall computer installed in (1).
The external terminal board 784 and the hall computer are electrically insulated by a plurality of photocouplers, and an abnormal voltage is applied to the hall computer via the external terminal board 784 of the pachinko machine 1 to cause the hall computer to The computer is prevented from malfunctioning or failing, and from the hall computer to the main control board 1310 for proceeding the game via the external terminal board 784 of the pachinko machine 1 and the payout control board 951 for controlling the payout etc. An abnormal voltage is applied to cause malfunction or failure. The hall computer monitors the game of the player by grasping the number of game balls paid out by the pachinko machine 1 and the game information of the pachinko machine 1.

  The ball lending request signal for the game ball from the ball lending button 328 and the return request signal for the prepaid card from the return button 329 are the frequency display board 365, the main door relay terminal board 880, and the game ball lending apparatus connection terminal board. It is input to the CR unit 6 via the 869. The CR unit 6 transmits a signal designating the number of game balls to be lent according to the ball lending request signal to the payout control board 951 through the gaming ball lending device connection terminal plate 869, and this signal is transmitted to the CR unit. It is input to an input terminal of a predetermined input port of the payout control MPU 952a via the input / output circuit 952e. In addition, the CR unit 6 updates the remaining level of the prepaid card inserted according to the number of rented game balls, and displays a signal for displaying the remaining level on the sphere rental return display unit 330. The equal lending device connection terminal board 869, the main door relay terminal board 880, and the frequency display board 365 are output, and this signal is input to the ball rental return display section 330. Further, the CR unit lamp 365d adjacent to the ball rental return display unit 330 is supplied with the supply voltage from the CR unit 6 via the game ball rental device connection terminal plate 869 and the main door relay terminal plate 880. ing.

  The power supply board 931 for supplying various voltages to the payout control board 951 includes a capacitor BC1 (see FIG. 129) as a backup power supply for supplying power to the payout control board 951 for a predetermined time even when the power is shut off. Yes. With this capacitor BC1, the payout control MPU 952a can store various types of information in the payout control built-in RAM (payout storage unit) in the power-off process even when the power is shut off. Various kinds of information stored in the payout control built-in RAM are stored in the payout control MPU 952a via the payout control input circuit 952b when the operation switch 954 is operated within a predetermined period from when the power is turned on. The payout control MPU 952a input to the input terminal of the input port determines as a RAM clear signal for completely erasing the information stored in the payout control built-in RAM, and triggered by this from the payout control built-in RAM by the payout control MPU 952a. It is completely erased (cleared). This operation signal (RAM clear signal) is output to the payout control output circuit 952cb without reset function, and is output to the main control board 1310 from the payout control output circuit 952cb without reset function.

[7-2-2. Exchange of various signals with game ball rental device connection terminal board]
Here, the exchange of various signals between the payout control unit 952 and the CR unit 6 and the exchange of various signals between the CR unit 6 and the frequency display board 365 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 125, the game ball lending device connection terminal plate 869 relays the electrical connection between the CR unit 6 and the payout control board 951, as well as the CR unit 6 and the frequency display board 365. (To be precise, the game ball rental device connection terminal plate 869 is electrically connected to the frequency display plate 365 via the main door relay terminal plate 880. The CR unit 6 and the game ball lending device connection terminal plate 869 are electrically connected, the game ball lending device connection terminal plate 869 and the main door relay terminal plate 880 are electrically connected, and the main door relay Terminal board 880 and frequency display board 365 are electrically connected). Between the board of the CR unit 6 and the game ball lending device connection terminal plate 869, between the game ball lending device connection terminal plate 869 and the payout control board 951, the game ball lending device connection terminal plate 869 and the main door relay. Between the board | substrate with the terminal board 880 and between the board | substrates of lending apparatus connection terminal boards 869, such as a game ball, and the frequency display board 365 are each electrically connected by each wiring (harness). Further, AC24V, which will be described later, from the power supply board 931 is supplied to the CR unit 6 via a gaming ball rental device connecting terminal plate 869. The CR unit 6 generates a predetermined voltage VL (in this embodiment, DC +12 V (DC +12 V, hereinafter referred to as “+12 V”)) from the supplied AC 24 V by a built-in voltage generation circuit (not shown) together with the ground LG. The ball is supplied to the payout control board 951 through the game ball rental device connection terminal plate 869, and is supplied to the frequency display plate 365 through the game ball rental device connection terminal plate 869 and the main door relay terminal plate 880. .

  The frequency display board 365 has a ball lending button 328 that is a push button switch mounted on the component surface at a position corresponding to the ball lending button 328, and a push button switch at a position corresponding to the return button 329 of the lending unit 360. A return button 329 is mounted, and a ball lending return display unit 330 that is a segment display is mounted at a position corresponding to the remaining lending display unit 363 of the lending unit 360.

  The ball rental button 328 and the return button 329 are electrically connected to the ground LG from the CR unit 6 via a game ball rental device connection terminal plate 869 and a main door relay terminal plate 880. When the ball lending button 328 is pressed, the ball lending button 328 is switched on (ON), and the ball lending operation signal TDS from the ball lending button 328 is transmitted to the main door relay terminal plate 880 and the game It is input to the CR unit 6 through a ball lending device connection terminal board 869. When the return button 329 is pressed, the return button 329 is switched on (ON), and the return operation signal RES from the return button 329 is connected to the main door relay terminal board 880 and a rental device such as a game ball. The signal is input to the CR unit 6 through the terminal board 869.

  The ball rental return display unit 330 includes three segment indicators arranged in a line, and the three-digit segment indicator is driven by a so-called dynamic lighting system that sequentially drives each one-digit segment indicator. The digit segment display is controlled to turn on. With such lighting control, the ball rental return display unit 330 displays the remaining amount of the prepaid card inserted into the CR unit 6 or displays an error of the CR unit 6. The ball rental return display unit 330 includes digit signals DG0 to DG2 (a total of three signals) for designating a one-digit segment indicator among the three-digit segment indicators, and the designated one-digit segment indicator. The segment drive signals SEG-A to SEG-G (7 signals in total) for designating the contents to be displayed by turning on the LED, and the lending device connection terminal plate 869 such as a game ball from the CR unit 6 and the main door relay terminal When input via the board 880, according to the input digit signals DG0 to DG2 and segment drive signals SEG-A to SEG-G, a one-digit segment indicator is sequentially emitted, and these three-digit segment displays. The contents of the light emitted from the container can be visually recognized through the lending remaining display portion 363.

  A CR unit lamp 365 d is mounted on the frequency display board 365 adjacent to the ball rental return display unit 330. The CR unit lamp 365d is supplied with a predetermined voltage VL from the CR unit 6 via a game ball lending device connection terminal plate 869 and a main door relay terminal plate 880. The predetermined voltage VL is input to the CR unit 6 as a ball lending available signal TDL through a current limiting resistor mounted on the gaming ball lending device connection terminal plate 869 via the CR unit lamp 365d. The CR unit 6 creates a predetermined voltage VL from the AC 24 V supplied from the power supply board 931 by the built-in voltage creation circuit, and the ball lending button 328 and the return button 329 are in a valid ball lending state. Controls the logic of the ball lending available signal TDL to cause the CR unit lamp 365d to emit light, and this light emission can be visually recognized through the lending remaining display portion 363. The segment drive signals SEG-A to SEG-G are input to the ball lending return display unit 330 through the current limiting resistor mounted on the gaming ball lending device connection terminal board 869.

  In the CR unit 6, the ball lending button 328 is pressed and the ball lending operation signal TDS from the ball lending button 328 is transmitted from the frequency display plate 365 via the main door relay terminal plate 880 and the game ball lending device connection terminal plate 869. When inputted, the ball rental request signal BRDY is output to the payout control board 951 (payout control MPU 952a) via the game ball lending device connection terminal plate 869. The CR unit 6 performs a single payout operation start request signal for paying out a predetermined number of rented balls (in this embodiment, 25 balls, corresponding to 100 yen as an amount) in one payout operation. Is output to the payout control board 951 (the payout control MPU 952a) via the gaming ball lending device connection terminal plate 869. The payout control board 951 (the payout control MPU 952a) to which BRDY and BRQ are input, sends EXS, which is a signal for informing that one payout operation has been started or ended, to a lending device connection terminal board 869 such as a game ball. Through the terminal, the PRDY, which is a signal for outputting to the CR unit 6 or notifying that the payout operation for paying out the ball is possible or impossible, is connected to a lending device connection terminal board such as a game ball. Or output to the CR unit 6 via 869. In addition, for example, when a store clerk or the like of the hall is preset in the CR unit 6 so that a game ball of 200 yen is paid out when the ball lending button 328 is pressed, one payout operation is performed. Is performed twice in succession, and when 25 balls for 100 yen are paid out, 25 balls for 100 yen are paid out, and 50 balls for a total of 200 yen are paid out. Become.

  In the CR unit 6, the return button 329 is pressed and a return operation signal RES from the return button 329 is input from the frequency display board 365 through the main door relay terminal board 880 and the game ball lending device connection terminal board 869. The prepaid card is discharged from an insertion slot (not shown) and returned. The returned prepaid card stores the remaining amount obtained by subtracting the amount corresponding to the number of game balls paid out as a result of the ball lending button 328 being pressed.

[7-3. Power supply board 931]
Next, the power supply board 931 in the first control unit MCG will be briefly described. The power supply board 931 is supplied from the Pachinko Island facility, and can be electrically connected to or disconnected from AC 24 volts (AC24V), and a power supply control unit 935 that generates various power supplies. The launch control unit 953 performs launch control by the launch solenoid 682 of the hit ball launcher 650 shown in FIG. 5 and ball feed control by the ball feed solenoid 255 of the ball feed unit 250 shown in FIG.

[7-3-1. Power control unit]
The power controller 935 operates the power switch 934 to improve the power factor of the power rectified by the synchronous rectifier circuit 935a that rectifies the AC 24 volts (AC 24V) supplied from the pachinko island facility and the synchronous rectifier circuit 935a. Power factor improving circuit 935b, smoothing circuit 935c for smoothing the power whose power factor has been improved by power factor improving circuit 935b, and various direct currents for supplying the power smoothed by smoothing circuit 935c to various substrates A power generation circuit 935d for generating a power supply.

[7-3-2. Launch control unit]
A launch control unit 953 that performs launch control by the launch solenoid 682 and ball feed control by the ball feed solenoid 255 mainly includes a launch control circuit 953a. The firing control circuit 953a includes an operation signal from the handle rotation detection sensor 307 that electrically adjusts the strength (launch strength) at which the game ball is launched toward the game area 5a according to the rotational position of the handle 302, and a palm on the handle 302. And a single button operation sensor 312 for detecting whether or not the game ball launching (launching) is forcibly stopped by the player's will and a detection signal from the handle touch sensor 310 for detecting whether or not the finger is touching. The detection signal from is input via the handle relay terminal plate 315. In addition, when the CR unit 6 and the game ball lending device connection terminal plate 869 are electrically connected to each other, the launch control circuit 953a receives a CR connection signal to that effect via the payout control board 951. .

  The firing control circuit 953a performs control to adjust the drive current for launching (launching) the game ball toward the game area 5a based on the operation signal from the handle rotation detection sensor 307 and to output it to the firing solenoid 682. On the other hand, by outputting a constant current to the ball feeding solenoid 255 via the handle relay terminal plate 315, the ball feeding member of the ball feeding unit 250 receives one game ball stored in the upper plate 321 of the plate unit 320, Control is performed to send the game ball received by the ball feeding member to the ball hitting device 650 side.

[7-4. Peripheral control board]
For the first control unit MCG, the peripheral control board 1510 of the second control unit SCG performs effect control based on various commands from the main control board 1310 as shown in FIG. 19, the display control drive board 4450 for drawing the display area of the door frame side effect display device 460, the peripheral control unit 1511 for exchanging control commands and various information (various data), the game board side effect display device 1600 and the door. A liquid crystal display control unit 1512 that controls the drawing of the frame-side effect display device 460 and controls the sound and sound effects that flow from the speaker 921 and the upper speaker 573, calendar information that specifies the date, hour, minute, and second A real-time clock (hereinafter referred to as “RTC”) control unit 4165 that holds time information for specifying the And a, and volume adjustment volume 1510a be adjusted by turning operation of the knob portion volume such as music or sound effects flowing from Part speaker 573.

[7-4-1. Peripheral control unit]
As shown in FIG. 126, the peripheral control unit 1511 that performs effect control controls the peripheral control MPU 1511a as a microprocessor and the power-on process executed when the power is turned on, and after a predetermined time has elapsed since the power was turned on. Various control programs such as a sub-control program that is executed and controls the production operation, a peripheral control ROM 1511b that stores various data, various control data, and various schedule data, and a VDP 1512a built in a sound source of the liquid crystal display control unit 1512 described later. Various information continued across the peripheral control unit steady process executed each time a blank signal is input (for example, schedule data for defining a screen to be drawn on the game board side effect display device 1600, and light emission modes such as various LEDs) Manage schedule data etc. Peripheral control RAM 1511c for storing information, etc., and various types of information continued across days (for example, information for managing a history of occurrence of a big hit gaming state, information for managing special performance flags, etc.) ) And a peripheral control external watchdog timer 1511e (hereinafter referred to as “peripheral control external WDT 1511e”) for monitoring whether or not the peripheral control MPU 1511a is operating normally. I have.

  Peripheral control RAM 1511c can retain the stored content only for the time when power is restored immediately after a momentary power failure occurs, and power is cut off for a long time (when a long-time power interruption occurs) The peripheral control SRAM 1511d is supplied with backup power by a large-capacity electrolytic capacitor (not shown) provided on the power supply board 931 (hereinafter referred to as “electrolytic capacitor for SRAM”). Thus, the stored contents can be held for about 50 hours. Since the SRAM electrolytic capacitor is provided on the power supply board 931, when the game board 5 is removed from the pachinko machine 1, the backup power is not supplied to the peripheral control SRAM 1511d. Therefore, the peripheral control SRAM 1511d You lose the contents because you can't hold it.

  The peripheral control external WDT 1511e is a timer for monitoring whether or not the system of the peripheral control MPU 1511a is running out of control. When this timer expires, it is reset by hardware. That is, the peripheral control MPU 1511a is reset when a clear signal for clearing the timer of the peripheral control external WDT 1511e is not output to the peripheral control external WDT 1511e within a certain period (until the timer expires). When the peripheral control MPU 1511a outputs a clear signal to the peripheral control external WDT 1511e within a certain period, the peripheral control external WDT 1511e can restart the timer count of the peripheral control external WDT 1511e, so that no reset is applied.

  The peripheral control MPU 1511a incorporates a plurality of parallel I / O ports, serial I / O ports, and the like, and upon receiving various commands from the main control board 1310, based on these various commands, each decorative board of the game board 5 The game board side light emission data for outputting lighting signals, blinking signals or gradation lighting signals to a plurality of LEDs etc. provided in the lamp is outputted from the serial I / O port for lamp driving board via a peripheral control output circuit (not shown). The game board side motor drive data to be sent to the drive board 4170 or to output a drive signal to an electric drive source such as a motor or solenoid for operating various movable bodies provided on the game board 5 is serialized for the motor drive board. The signal is transmitted from the I / O port to the motor drive board 4180 via the peripheral control output circuit, or the dial drive motor 414 provided on the door frame 3 is electrically connected. Door side motor drive data for outputting a drive signal to the general drive source from the frame decoration drive amplifier board motor serial I / O port to the peripheral control output circuit, frame peripheral relay terminal plate 868, and peripheral door relay terminal plate 882 The door-side light emission data for transmitting a lighting signal, a blinking signal, or a gradation lighting signal to a plurality of LEDs provided on each decoration board of the door frame 3 is transmitted to the frame decoration drive amplifier board 194 via The frame decoration drive amplifier board LED serial I / O port transmits the frame decoration drive amplifier board 194 via the peripheral control output circuit, the frame peripheral relay terminal board 868, and the peripheral door relay terminal board 882.

  Various commands from the main control board 1310 are input to the serial I / O port for the main control board of the peripheral control MPU 1511a via a peripheral control input circuit (not shown). Further, from the detection signal from the rotation detection switch for detecting the rotation (rotation direction) of the dial operation unit 401 and the pressure detection switch for detecting the operation of the press operation unit 405 provided in the effect operation unit 400. Is serialized by a door-side serial transmission circuit (not shown) provided on the frame decoration drive amplifier board 194, and the serialized presentation operation unit detection data is transmitted from the door-side serial transmission circuit to the peripheral door relay terminal plate 882. , The frame peripheral relay terminal plate 868, and the peripheral control input circuit, are input to the rendering operation unit detection serial I / O port of the peripheral control MPU 1511a.

  Detection signals from various detection switches (for example, photo sensors, etc.) for detecting the original positions and movable positions of various movable bodies provided on the game board 5 are on the game board side (not shown) provided on the motor drive board 4180. Serialized by the serial transmission circuit, and this serialized movable body detection data is input from the serial transmission circuit on the game board side to the serial I / O port for the motor drive board of the peripheral control MPU 1511a via the peripheral control input circuit. Yes. The peripheral control MPU 1511a exchanges various data between the peripheral control board 1510 and the motor drive board 4180 by switching the input / output of the serial I / O port for the motor drive board.

  Peripheral control MPU 1511a has a built-in watchdog timer (hereinafter referred to as “peripheral control built-in WDT”), and its own system runs away using both peripheral control built-in WDT and peripheral control external WDT 1511e. It is diagnosed whether or not.

[7-4-1a. Peripheral control MPU]
Next, the peripheral control MPU 1511a that is a microcomputer will be described. As shown in FIG. 127, the peripheral control MPU 1511a has a peripheral control built-in RAM 1511ab, a peripheral control DMA (abbreviation of Direct Memory Access) controller 1511ac, a peripheral control bus controller 1511ad, a peripheral control various serial I, and the peripheral control CPU core 1511aa. / O port 1511ae, peripheral control built-in WDT 1511af, peripheral control various parallel I / O ports 1511ag, peripheral control analog / digital converter (hereinafter referred to as peripheral control A / D converter) 1511ak, and the like.

  Peripheral control CPU core 1511aa reads / writes various data to / from peripheral control built-in RAM 1511ab and peripheral control DMA controller 1511ac via internal bus 1511ah, while peripheral control various serial I / O ports 1511ae, peripheral control built-in WDT 1511af, Various data are read from and written to the various peripheral control parallel I / O ports 1511ag and the peripheral control A / D converter 1511ak via the internal bus 1511ah, the peripheral control bus controller 1511ad, and the peripheral bus 1511ai.

  The peripheral control CPU core 1511aa reads various data from the peripheral control ROM 1511b via the internal bus 1511ah, the peripheral control bus controller 1511ad, and the external bus 1511h, while reading data from the peripheral control RAM 1511c and the peripheral control SRAM 1511d. Various data are read and written via the internal bus 1511ah, the peripheral control bus controller 1511ad, and the external bus 1511h.

  The peripheral control DMA controller 1511ac includes storage devices such as a peripheral control built-in RAM 1511ab, a peripheral control ROM 1511b, a peripheral control RAM 1511c, and a peripheral control SRAM 1511d, peripheral control various serial I / O ports 1511ae, peripheral control built-in WDT 1511af, peripheral control various parallel I. / O port 1511ag and a dedicated controller for independently transferring data between devices such as the peripheral control A / D converter 1511ak and the like without using the peripheral control CPU core 1511aa. ~ It has four channels called DMA3.

  Specifically, the peripheral control DMA controller 1511ac includes a storage device of a peripheral control built-in RAM 1511ab built in the peripheral control MPU 1511a, various peripheral control serial I / O ports 1511ae and a built-in peripheral control WDT 1511af built in the peripheral control MPU 1511a. In order to transfer data independently between the peripheral control various parallel I / O ports 1511ag and the input / output devices such as the peripheral control A / D converter 1511ak without the peripheral control CPU core 1511aa. In addition, the peripheral control built-in RAM 1511ab reads / writes from / to the storage device via the internal bus 1511ah, while the peripheral control various serial I / O ports 1511ae, the peripheral control built-in WDT 1511af, the peripheral control various parallel I / O ports 1511. g, and the peripheral control A / D converter input and output devices such as 1511Ak, via the peripheral control bus controller 1511ad and peripheral bus 1511Ai, reading and writing.

  Further, the peripheral control DMA controller 1511ac is a storage device such as a peripheral control ROM 1511b, a peripheral control RAM 1511c, and a peripheral control SRAM 1511d that is externally attached to the peripheral control MPU 1511a, and various peripheral control serial I / Os built in the peripheral control MPU 1511a. Without the peripheral control CPU core 1511aa between the devices such as the O port 1511ae, the peripheral control built-in WDT 1511af, the peripheral control various parallel I / O ports 1511ag, and the peripheral control A / D converter 1511ak and the like. In order to transfer data independently, peripheral control bus controller 1511ad and external bus 1511h are connected to storage devices such as peripheral control ROM 1511b, peripheral control RAM 1511c, and peripheral control SRAM 1511d. The peripheral control serial I / O port 1511ae, the peripheral control built-in WDT 1511af, the peripheral control various parallel I / O port 1511ag, the peripheral control A / D converter 1511ak, etc. Reading and writing are performed via the control bus controller 1511ad and the peripheral bus 1511ai.

  The peripheral control bus controller 1511ad controls the internal bus 1511ah, peripheral bus 1511ai, and external bus 1511h to control the central processing unit of the peripheral control MPU core 1511aa, peripheral control built-in RAM 1511ab, peripheral control ROM 1511b, peripheral control RAM 1511c, and peripheral control Various devices such as a storage device such as SRAM 1511d and peripheral control various serial I / O ports 1511ae, peripheral control built-in WDT 1511af, peripheral control various parallel I / O ports 1511ag, and peripheral control A / D converter 1511ak It is a dedicated controller that exchanges various data between them.

  Peripheral control various serial I / O port 1511ae includes a lamp drive board serial I / O port, a motor drive board serial I / O port, a frame decoration drive amplifier board motor serial I / O port, and a frame decoration drive amplifier board LED. Serial I / O port, frame decoration drive amplifier board motor serial I / O port, main control board serial I / O port, and rendering operation unit information acquisition serial I / O port.

  Peripheral control built-in watchdog timer (peripheral control built-in WDT) 1511af is a timer for monitoring whether the system of the peripheral control MPU 1511a is running out of control, and when this timer is up, a hardware reset is performed. It has become. That is, if the peripheral control CPU core 1511aa starts the watchdog timer, the peripheral control CPU core 1511aa resets if it does not output a clear signal for clearing the timer to the peripheral control built-in WDT 1511af within a certain period (until the timer expires). Will take. When the peripheral CPU core 1511aa starts the watchdog timer and outputs a clear signal to the peripheral control built-in WDT 1511af within a certain period, the peripheral control CPU core 1511aa can restart the timer count and therefore does not reset.

  The peripheral control various parallel I / O ports 1511ag output various latch signals such as a game board side motor drive latch signal and a door side motor drive light emission latch signal, and also output a clear signal to the peripheral control external WDT 1511e, The detection signals from various detection switches for detecting the original position and movable position of various movable bodies provided on the board 5 are serialized by a game board side serial transmission circuit (not shown) provided on the motor drive board 4180, and this serial The movable body information acquisition latch signal for receiving the converted movable body detection data from the serial transmission circuit on the game board side by the serial I / O port for the motor drive board of the peripheral control MPU 1511a is output. This LED is a high-intensity white LED and serves as a confirmation notification lamp for informing that the occurrence of the big hit gaming state has been confirmed. In the present embodiment, by adopting a configuration in which the LED and the peripheral control various parallel I / O ports 1511ag are electrically connected directly, the path between the LED and the peripheral control various parallel I / O ports 1511ag is shortened. Therefore, it is possible to take noise countermeasures for lighting control of the LED having a significant meaning in games. The LED lighting control is executed in a peripheral control unit 1 ms timer interrupt process described later, and other LEDs and the like other than the LED are executed in a peripheral control unit steady process described later. It has become.

  The peripheral control A / D converter 1511ak is electrically connected to the volume adjustment volume 1510a, and the resistance value is changed by rotating the knob portion of the volume adjustment volume 1510a, and the resistance at the rotation position of the knob portion is changed. The voltage divided by the value is converted from an analog value to a digital value, and converted to a value in 1024 steps from a value 0 to a value 1023. In the present embodiment, the values of 1024 levels are divided into seven and managed as substrate volumes 0-6. The substrate volume 0 is set to mute, the substrate volume 6 is set to the maximum volume, and the volume is set to increase from the substrate volume 0 toward the substrate volume 6. The liquid crystal display control unit 1512 (a sound source built-in VDP 1512a, which will be described later) is controlled so that the volume is set to the substrate volume 0 to 6, and music and sound effects flow from the speaker 921 and the upper speaker 573. In this way, music and sound effects flow from the speaker 921 and the upper speaker 573 by adjusting the volume based on the turning operation of the knob portion.

In this embodiment, in addition to music and sound effects, a notification sound for notifying a hall clerk or the like of the occurrence of a malfunction of the pachinko machine 1 or an illegal act on the pachinko machine 1 or a content related to a game effect is notified. (For example, to make the screen unfolded on the game board side effect display device 1600 more powerful, or to announce that there is a high possibility of shifting to a game state advantageous to the player). The notification sound also flows from the speaker 921 and the upper speaker 573, but the notification sound and the notification sound flow without depending on the volume adjustment based on the turning operation of the knob part. The volume can be adjusted by controlling a liquid crystal display control unit 1512 (a sound source built-in VDP 1512a described later) by a program. The volume adjusted by this program can be smoothly changed from the mute to the maximum volume, unlike the substrate volume divided into the above seven stages.
Thus, for example, even when a hall clerk or the like rotates the knob portion of the volume adjustment volume 1510a to set the volume to a low level, production sounds such as music and sound effects that flow from the speaker 921 and the upper speaker 573 However, when a malfunction occurs in the pachinko machine 1 or when the player is cheating, a notification sound set to a high volume (in this embodiment, the maximum volume) can be played. Therefore, even if the volume of the production sound is reduced, it is possible to prevent the hall clerk or the like from becoming difficult to notice the occurrence of a malfunction or the player's cheating due to the notification sound. Also, based on the current board volume set by volume adjustment based on the turning operation of the knob part, the volume of the advertisement sound is reduced so as not to interfere with the music and sound effects. In addition to music and sound effects, there is a possibility that the screen unfolded on the game board side effect display device 1600 will be rendered more powerful, or a game state that is advantageous to the player may be entered. You can also announce that it is expensive.

[7-4-1b. Peripheral control ROM]
The peripheral control ROM 1511b stores in advance various control programs, various data, various control data, and various schedule data for controlling the peripheral control unit 1511, the liquid crystal display control unit 1512, the RTC control unit 4165, and the like. The various schedule data includes screen generation schedule data for generating screens to be drawn on the game board side effect display device 1600 and the door frame side effect display device 460, light emission mode generation schedule data for generating light emission modes of various LEDs, music And sound generation schedule data for generating sound effects and the like, and electric drive source schedule data for generating a drive mode of an electric drive source such as a motor and a solenoid. The screen generation schedule data is configured by arranging screen data for defining the screen configuration in time series, and the order of the screens to be drawn on the game board side effect display device 1600 and the door frame side effect display device 460 is specified. Has been. The light emission mode generation schedule data is configured by arranging light emission data defining the light emission modes of various LEDs in time series. The sound generation schedule data is configured by arranging sound command data in time series, and defines the order in which music and sound effects flow. The sound command data includes an output channel number for instructing which output channel to use among a plurality of output channels in the built-in sound source of the sound source built-in VDP 1512a of the liquid crystal display control unit 1512 described later, and the sound source built-in VDP 1512a. A track number for instructing which of the plurality of tracks in the built-in sound source is to incorporate sound data such as music and sound effects is defined. The electrical drive source schedule data is configured by arranging drive data of electrical drive sources such as motors and solenoids in time series, and defines the operation of electrical drive sources such as motors and solenoids.

  Various control programs stored in the peripheral control ROM 1511b may be read out and executed directly from the peripheral control ROM 1511b, or copied to various control program copy areas in the peripheral control RAM 1511c described later when the power is turned on. Some are read and executed. In addition, various data, various control data, and various schedule data stored in the peripheral control ROM 1511b may be directly read from the peripheral control ROM 1511b. Some of which are copied in the above are read out.

  In addition, the peripheral control ROM 1511b, as one of various control programs for controlling the RTC control unit 4165, corrects the luminance of the game board side effect display device 1600 according to the usage time of the game board side effect display device 1600. A brightness correction program is included. This brightness correction program corrects a decrease in brightness due to aging of the game board side effect display device 1600 when the backlight of the game board side effect display device 1600 is an LED type. The date and time when the game board side effect display device 1600 is first turned on, the current date and time, the luminance setting information, and the like are acquired from the built-in RAM of the RTC control unit 4165 described later, and the acquired luminance setting information is based on the correction information. To correct. This correction information is stored in advance in the peripheral control ROM 1511b. As will be described later, the luminance setting information includes luminance adjustment information for adjusting the range of the luminance of the LED, which is the backlight of the game board side effect display device 1600, from 100% to 70% in increments of 5%, The brightness of the LED that is the backlight of the game board side effect display device 1600 that is set is included. For example, the date and time when the game board side effect display device 1600 was first turned on and the current date and time From the date when the game board side effect display device 1600 is first turned on, when six months have already passed, the corresponding correction information (for example, 5%) is acquired from the peripheral control ROM 1511b, and the brightness When the brightness of the LED included in the setting information is 75% and the backlight of the game board side effect display device 1600 is turned on, the correction information acquired for this 75% is used. On the game board side, the brightness of the backlight of the game board side effect display device 1600 is adjusted based on the brightness adjustment information included in the brightness setting information so that the brightness is further increased by 5%. When December has already passed since the date when the effect display device 1600 was first turned on, the corresponding correction information (for example, 10%) is acquired from the peripheral control ROM 1511b, and the LED included in the brightness setting information When the backlight of the game board side effect display device 1600 is turned on at a luminance of 75%, the luminance setting is set so that the luminance is 85% which is further increased by 10% which is the correction information acquired with respect to this 75%. Based on the brightness adjustment information included in the information, the brightness of the backlight of the game board side effect display device 1600 is adjusted to light up.

[7-4-1c. Peripheral control RAM]
As shown in FIG. 127, the peripheral control RAM 1511c externally attached to the peripheral control MPU 1511a is a backup that exclusively stores information to be backed up among various information updated by executing various control programs. The management target work area 1511ca, the backup first area 1511cb and the backup second area 1511cc for storing a copy of various information stored in the backup management target work area 1511ca, and the peripheral control ROM 1511b Control data copy area 1511cd for storing a copy of various control programs exclusively, and various data, various control data, and various schedule data stored in the peripheral control ROM 1511b Control data copy area 1511ce for storing a copy of the information, and backup non-management for storing information not updated as a backup among various information updated by executing various control programs A target work area 1511cf is provided.

  When the pachinko machine 1 is turned on (including when power is restored due to a momentary power failure or power failure), the value 0 is forcibly written to the backup unmanaged work area 1511cf and cleared to zero. For the work area 1511ca to be managed, the first backup area 1511cb, and the second backup area 1511cc, the power-on state command (see FIG. 143) from the main control board 1310 when the pachinko machine 1 is turned on starts the RAM clear effect. And a gaming state (for example, instructing the start of an effect when the operation switch 954 shown in FIG. 123 is operated within a predetermined period from when the power is turned on). Sometimes it is cleared to zero.

  The backup management target work area 1511ca is effect information (1fr) that is various information updated in the peripheral control unit steady process that is executed each time a V blank signal is input from the sound source built-in VDP 1512a of the liquid crystal display control unit 1512 described later. ) Is stored exclusively as a backup target, and production information (1 ms) which is various information updated in the peripheral control unit 1 ms timer interrupt process executed every time a 1 ms timer interrupt described later occurs is backed up. Bank 0 (1 ms) that is stored exclusively as a target. Here, the names of Bank0 (1fr) and Bank0 (1 ms) will be briefly described. “Bank” is a minimum management unit representing the size of a storage area for storing various information. The subsequent “0” means that the storage area is normally used for storing various information updated by executing various control programs. That is, “Bank 0” means that the size of the storage area that is normally used is the minimum management unit. In addition, “Bank1,” “Bank2,” “Bank3,” and “Bank4” provided in an area from the backup first area 1511cb to the backup second area 1511cc, which will be described later, are in the same storage area as “Bank0”. It means having a size. As described later, “(1fr)” indicates that when the sound source built-in VDP 1512a outputs drawing data for one screen (one frame) to the game board side effect display device 1600 and the door frame side effect display device 460, the peripheral control MPU 1511a. Since the V blank signal indicating that the screen data can be received from the peripheral control MPU 1511a is output to the peripheral control MPU 1511a, every time the V blank signal is input, in other words, one frame (1 frame) Since the peripheral control unit steady process is executed every time, “Bank 0”, “Bank 1”, “Bank 2”, “Bank 3”, and “Bank 4” are respectively added (effect information (1fr) and an effect described later) The backup information (1fr) is also used in the same meaning). As described later, “(1 ms)” indicates that “Bank0”, “Bank1”, “Bank2”, “Bank3”, “Bank0”, “Bank1”, “Bank3”, and the like are executed every time a 1 ms timer interrupt occurs. And “Bank 4”, respectively (the effect information (1 ms) and the effect backup information (1 ms) described later are also used in the same meaning).

  Bank0 (1fr) includes a lamp drive board side transmission data storage area 1511caa, a frame decoration drive amplifier board side LED transmission data storage area 1511cab, a reception command storage area 1511cac, an RTC information acquisition storage area 1511cad, and a schedule data storage area 1511cae. Etc. are provided. In the lamp drive board side transmission data storage area 1511caa, the game board side light emission data SL-DAT for outputting a lighting signal, a blinking signal or a gradation lighting signal to a plurality of LEDs provided on each decoration board of the game board 5 is provided. Is stored in the frame decoration drive amplifier board side LED transmission data storage area 1511cab, and a lighting signal, blinking signal, or gradation lighting to a plurality of LEDs provided on each decoration board of the door frame 3 This is a storage area in which door side light emission data STL-DAT for outputting a signal is set. In the reception command storage area 1511cac, various commands transmitted from the main control board 1310 are received and the received various commands are stored. The RTC information acquisition storage area 1511cad is an RTC control unit 4165 (an RTC 4165a described later). Various information acquired from the TC built-in RAM 4165aa) is set in a storage area, and the schedule data storage area 1511cae corresponds to the received command based on the command received from the main control board 1310 (main control MPU 1310a). This is a storage area in which various schedule data are set. In the schedule data storage area 1511cae, some schedule data copied from the peripheral control ROM 1511b to the various control data copy area 1511ce are read and set, and various schedule data are directly read from the peripheral control ROM 1511b. Some are set.

  Bank 0 (1 ms) includes a frame decoration drive amplifier board side motor transmission data storage area 1511 caf, a motor drive board side transmission data storage area 1511 cag, a movable body information acquisition storage area 1511 cah, and a presentation operation unit information acquisition storage area 1511 cai, and A drawing state information acquisition storage area 1511cak and the like are provided. In the frame decoration drive amplifier board side motor transmission data storage area 1511caf, door side motor drive data STM-DAT for outputting a drive signal to an electric drive source such as a dial drive motor 414 provided in the door frame 3 is stored. This is a storage area to be set, and a motor drive board side transmission data storage area 1511cag is used to output a drive signal to an electric drive source such as a motor or solenoid for operating various movable bodies provided in the game board 5. This is a storage area where the game board side motor drive data SM-DAT is set. The movable body information acquisition storage area 1511cah is provided in the game board 5 based on detection signals from various detection switches provided in the game board 5. This is a storage area in which various information obtained by acquiring the original position and the movable position of various movable bodies is set, and an effect operation unit information acquisition storage area 1511 is set. ai includes various pieces of information (for example, a presentation operation) obtained from the rotation (rotation direction) of the dial operation unit 401 and the operation of the pressing operation unit 405 based on detection signals from various detection switches provided in the presentation operation unit 400. A storage area in which rotation (rotation direction) history information of the dial operation unit 401 created based on detection signals from various detection switches provided in the unit 400, operation history information of the pressing operation unit 405, and the like is set. Yes, in the drawing state information acquisition storage area 1511cak, when the presentation display drive board 4450 receives drawing data from the sound source built-in VDP 1512a of the peripheral control board 1510 and determines that the received drawing data is abnormal data, Peripheral control board 1510 and effects based on a LOCKN signal, which will be described later, output to convey the effect A storage area in which various information acquired defect frequency and bug occurrence between connection of the shown drive substrate 4450 is set.

  In addition, Bank0 (1fr) lamp drive board side transmission data storage area 1511caa and frame decoration drive amplifier board side LED transmission data storage area 1511cab, and Bank0 (1ms) frame decoration drive amplifier board side motor transmission data storage area 1511caf. The motor drive board side transmission data storage area 1511cag is divided into two areas, a first area and a second area, respectively.

  In the lamp drive board side transmission data storage area 1511caa, when the peripheral control unit steady process described later is executed, the game board side light emission data SL-DAT is set in the first area of the lamp drive board side transmission data storage area 1511caa. When the next peripheral control unit steady process is executed, the game board side light emission data SL-DAT is set in the second area of the lamp drive board side transmission data storage area 1511caa. Each time the process is executed, the game board side light emission data SL-DAT is alternately set in the first area and the second area of the lamp driving board side transmission data storage area 1511caa. For example, when the game board side light emission data SL-DAT is set in the second area of the lamp drive board side transmission data storage area 1511caa in the current peripheral control part steady process, When the control unit steady process is executed, the process proceeds based on the game board side light emission data SL-DAT set in the first area of the lamp drive board side transmission data storage area 1511caa.

  When the peripheral control unit steady process is executed, the frame decoration drive amplifier board-side LED transmission data storage area 1511cab has the door-side emission data STL in the first area of the frame decoration drive amplifier board-side LED transmission data storage area 1511cab. When -DAT is set and the next peripheral control unit steady process is executed, the door-side emission data STL-DAT is set in the second area of the frame decoration drive amplifier board-side LED transmission data storage area 1511cab. Each time the peripheral control unit steady process is executed, the door side light emission data STL-DAT is alternately set in the first area and the second area of the frame decoration drive amplifier board side LED transmission data storage area 1511cab. The For example, when the door side light emission data STL-DAT is set in the second area of the frame decoration drive amplifier board side LED transmission data storage area 1511cab in the current peripheral control part steady process, When the previous peripheral control unit steady process is executed, the process proceeds based on the door side light emission data STL-DAT set in the first area of the frame decoration drive amplifier board LED transmission data storage area 1511cab. It has become.

  The frame decoration drive amplifier board side motor transmission data storage area 1511caf is connected to the first area of the frame decoration drive amplifier board side motor transmission data storage area 1511caf when a peripheral control unit 1 ms timer interrupt process described later is executed. When the side motor drive data STM-DAT is set and the next peripheral control unit 1 ms timer interrupt process is executed, the door side motor drive data STM is stored in the second area of the frame decoration drive amplifier board side motor transmission data storage area 1511caf. -DAT is set, and each time the peripheral control unit 1 ms timer interrupt process is executed, the door side is connected to the first area and the second area of the frame decoration drive amplifier board side motor transmission data storage area 1511caf. Motor drive data STM-DAT is set alternately. The peripheral control unit 1 ms timer interrupt process is executed. For example, in this peripheral control unit 1 ms timer interrupt process, the door side motor drive data STM-DAT is stored in the second area of the frame decoration drive amplifier board side motor transmission data storage area 1511 caf. When set, the door side motor drive data STM-DAT set in the first area of the frame decoration drive amplifier board side motor transmission data storage area 1511caf when the previous peripheral control unit 1 ms timer interrupt process was executed. The process is based on this.

  When the peripheral control unit 1 ms timer interrupt process is executed, the motor drive board side transmission data storage area 1511cag is set with the game board side motor drive data SM-DAT in the first area of the motor drive board side transmission data storage area 1511cag. When the next peripheral control unit 1 ms timer interrupt process is executed, the game board side motor drive data SM-DAT is set in the second area of the motor drive board side transmission data storage area 1511cag, Each time the peripheral control unit 1 ms timer interrupt process is executed, the game board side motor drive data SM-DAT are alternately set in the first area and the second area of the motor drive board side transmission data storage area 1511cag. Peripheral control unit 1 ms timer interrupt processing is executed. For example, in the current peripheral control unit 1 ms timer interrupt processing, game board side motor drive data SM-DAT is set in the second area of the motor drive board side transmission data storage area 1511 cag. Sometimes, when the previous peripheral control unit 1 ms timer interruption process is executed, the process proceeds based on the game board side motor drive data SM-DAT set in the first area of the motor drive board side transmission data storage area 1511cag. It is like that.

  Next, the backup first area 1511cb and backup second area 1511cc that store specially copied production information which is various information stored in the backup management target work area 1511ca will be described. In the backup first area 1511cb and the backup second area 1511cc, two pairs of two banks as one pair are managed as one page. Production information (1fr), which is the content stored in Bank0 (1fr), which is a storage area that is normally used, is produced as production backup information (1fr) every time the peripheral control unit steady process is executed for each frame (1frame). In addition, production information (1 ms) which is the content stored in Bank 0 (1 ms), which is a storage area normally used, is copied to the backup first area 1511 cb and the backup second area 1511 cc at high speed by the peripheral control DMA controller 1511ac. As the production backup information (1 ms), the peripheral control DMA controller 15 is added to the backup first area 1511 cb and the backup second area 1511 cc every time the peripheral control unit 1 ms timer interrupt process is executed every time a 1 ms timer interrupt occurs. It is copied to the high speed by 1ac. The consistency of one page is determined by whether or not the contents of two banks constituting the page match.

  Specifically, in the backup first area 1511cb, Bank1 (1fr) and Bank2 (1fr) are one pair, Bank1 (1ms) and Bank2 (1ms) are one pair, and a total of two pairs are managed as one page. ing. The contents stored in Bank0 (1fr), which is a storage area that is normally used, are the peripheral control DMA in Bank1 (1fr) and Bank2 (1fr) each time the peripheral control unit steady process is executed for each frame (1frame). The memory that is copied at high speed by the controller 1511ac and stored in Bank0 (1 ms), which is a storage area that is normally used, is stored every time a peripheral control unit 1 ms timer interrupt process is executed every time a 1 ms timer interrupt occurs. The peripheral control DMA controller 1511ac copies the data to Bank1 (1ms) and Bank2 (1ms) at high speed. The consistency of this page is determined by whether or not the contents of Bank1 (1fr) and Bank2 (1fr) match. Bank1 (1ms) and Bank2 ( It carried out by whether or not the contents of the ms) are the same.

  The backup second area 1511cc is managed as one page with a total of two pairs, with Bank3 (1fr) and Bank4 (1fr) as one pair and Bank3 (1ms) and Bank4 (1ms) as one pair. The contents stored in Bank0 (1fr), which is a storage area that is normally used, are the peripheral control DMA in Bank3 (1fr) and Bank4 (1fr) each time the peripheral control unit steady process is executed for each frame (1frame). The memory that is copied at high speed by the controller 1511ac and stored in Bank0 (1 ms), which is a storage area that is normally used, is stored every time a peripheral control unit 1 ms timer interrupt process is executed every time a 1 ms timer interrupt occurs. The peripheral control DMA controller 1511ac copies the data to Bank3 (1 ms) and Bank4 (1 ms) at high speed. The consistency of this page is determined by whether or not the contents of Bank3 (1fr) and Bank4 (1fr) match. Bank3 (1 ms) and Bank4 ( It carried out by whether or not the contents of the ms) are the same.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the backup first area 1511cb has one pair of Bank1 (1fr) and Bank2 (1fr), and one pair of Bank1 (1ms) and Bank2 (1ms). It is an area to manage as a page, and the backup second area 1511cc has a total of two pairs, with Bank3 (1fr) and Bank4 (1fr) as one pair and Bank3 (1ms) and Bank4 (1ms) as one pair. This is an area for management as one page. Different ID codes are stored at the beginning and end of each page, that is, at the beginning and end of the backup first area 1511cb and backup second area 1511cc.

  In the present embodiment, the production information (1fr) that is the content stored in Bank0 (1fr) that is a storage area that is normally used is the production control information (1fr), and the peripheral control unit for each frame (1frame). Every time the steady process is executed, the contents are copied to the backup first area 1511cb and the backup second area 1511cc at high speed by the peripheral control DMA controller 1511ac and stored in Bank0 (1 ms) which is a storage area normally used. The production information (1 ms) is the backup first area 1511 cb and the backup second area 1511 cc each time the peripheral control unit 1 ms timer interruption process is executed every time a 1 ms timer interruption occurs as production backup information (1 ms). Peripheral control Although designed to be copied at a high speed by the MA controller 1511Ac, a program for executing a fast copy from these peripheral control DMA controller 1511Ac are common. That is, in this embodiment, the production information (1fr) and the production information (1 ms) are managed by a common management method (execution of a common program).

[7-4-1d. Peripheral control SRAM]
A peripheral control SRAM 1511d externally attached to the peripheral control MPU 1511a includes a backup management target work area 1511da that exclusively stores information to be backed up among various information updated by executing various control programs. A backup first area 1511db and a backup second area 1511dc are provided for storing a copy of various information stored in the backup management target work area 1511da. The contents stored in the peripheral control SRAM 1511d are the power-on state commands from the main control board 1310 when the pachinko machine 1 is powered on (including when power is restored due to an instantaneous power failure or power failure) (see FIG. 143). Indicates the start of the RAM clear effect and the gaming state (for example, indicates the start of the effect when the operation switch 954 shown in FIG. 123 is operated within a predetermined period from when the power is turned on. Is not cleared to zero. This is completely different from the point that the backup management target work area 1511ca, the backup first area 1511cb, and the backup second area 1511cc of the peripheral control RAM 1511c are cleared to zero. Further, if the dial operation unit 401 or the press operation unit 405 of the effect operation unit 400 is operated within a predetermined time after the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, a screen for performing the setting mode is displayed on the game board side effect display device 1600. It has come to be. By operating the dial operation unit 401 and the press operation unit 405 of the effect operation unit 400 according to the setting mode screen, each content (item) stored in the peripheral control SRAM 1511d (for example, the history of occurrence of the big hit gaming state) The contents (items) stored in the peripheral control RAM 1511c are not displayed at all, and cannot be cleared in the setting mode. This point is also completely different between the peripheral control RAM 1511c and the peripheral control SRAM 1511d.

  The backup management target work area 1511da is production information (SRAM) that is various information continued across days (for example, information for managing the history of occurrence of the big hit gaming state and special production flag management) Information) and the like are stored in a dedicated manner as a backup target. Here, the name of Bank 0 (SRAM) will be briefly described. As described above, “Bank” is a minimum management unit indicating the size of a storage area for storing various types of information. The subsequent “0” means that the storage area is normally used for storing various information updated by executing various control programs. That is, “Bank 0” means that the size of the storage area that is normally used is the minimum management unit. “Bank1,” “Bank2,” “Bank3,” and “Bank4” provided in an area from the backup first area 1511db to the backup second area 1511dc, which will be described later, are in the same storage area as “Bank0”. It means having a size. Since “(SRAM)” is a backup target of various information stored in the peripheral control SRAM 1511d externally attached to the peripheral control MPU 1511a, “Bank0”, “Bank1”, “Bank2”, “Bank3” , And “Bank 4”, respectively (effect information (SRAM) and effect backup information (SRAM) to be described later are also used in the same meaning).

  Next, the backup first area 1511db and backup second area 1511dc that store specially copied production information (SRAM), which is various information stored in the backup management target work area 1511da, will be described. The backup first area 1511db and the backup second area 1511dc are managed with two banks as one pair, and this one pair as one page. Production information (SRAM), which is the content stored in Bank0 (SRAM), which is a storage area used normally, is production backup information (SRAM) each time the peripheral control unit steady process is executed for each frame (1 frame). The peripheral control DMA controller 1511ac copies the backup first area 1511db and the backup second area 1511dc at high speed. The consistency of one page is determined by whether or not the contents of two banks constituting the page match.

  Specifically, in the backup first area 1511db, Bank1 (SRAM) and Bank2 (SRAM) are managed as one pair, and this one pair is managed as one page. The contents stored in Bank0 (SRAM), which is a storage area that is normally used, are stored in the peripheral control DMA in Bank1 (SRAM) and Bank2 (SRAM) each time the peripheral control unit steady process is executed for each frame (1 frame). This page is copied at high speed by the controller 1511ac, and the consistency of this page is determined by whether or not the contents of Bank1 (SRAM) and Bank2 (SRAM) match.

  In the backup second area 1511dc, Bank3 (SRAM) and Bank4 (SRAM) are managed as one pair, and this one pair is managed as one page. The contents stored in Bank 0 (SRAM), which is a storage area that is normally used, are stored in the peripheral control DMA in Bank 3 (SRAM) and Bank 4 (SRAM) each time the peripheral control unit steady process is executed for each frame (1 frame). This page is copied at high speed by the controller 1511ac, and the consistency of this page is determined by whether or not the contents of Bank3 (SRAM) and Bank4 (SRAM) match.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the backup first area 1511db is an area for managing Bank 1 (SRAM) and Bank 2 (SRAM) as one pair, and managing this one pair as one page. 1511 dc is an area for managing Bank 3 (SRAM) and Bank 4 (SRAM) as one pair, and managing this one pair as one page. Different ID codes are stored at the beginning and the end of each page, that is, at the beginning and the end of the backup first area 1511db and the backup second area 1511dc.

[7-4-2. Liquid crystal display controller]
A liquid crystal display control unit 1512 that performs drawing control of the game board side effect display device 1600 and door frame side effect display device 460 and sound control such as music and sound effects flowing from the speaker 921 and the upper speaker 573 is as shown in FIG. In addition, a sound source for controlling sound such as music and sound effects is built in (hereinafter referred to as “built-in sound source”) and drawing control of the game board side effect display device 1600 and the door frame side effect display device 460 is performed. Sound source built-in VDP (Video Display)
Liquid crystal and sound control for storing various sound data such as music and sound effects in addition to various character data on the screen displayed on the game board side effect display device 1600 and the door frame side effect display device 460 ROM 1512b, audio data transmission IC 1512c that transmits serialized music, sound effects and the like as audio data toward frame decoration drive amplifier board 194, and drawing data serialized to door frame side effect display device 460 Door frame side effect transmitter for transmission toward the effect display drive board 4450 disposed near the lower side of the door frame side effect display device 460 attached to the right side of the third plate unit 320. Output from the IC 1512d and the peripheral control MPU 1511a of the peripheral control unit 1511 In addition to the differential circuit 1512e that differentiates the LOCKN signal output request data that is serial data into a plus signal and a minus signal, and the signal that is output from the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d, the differentiation circuit 1512e When the signal from the differential circuit 1512e is input and the signal from the differential circuit 1512e is input, the circuit is connected so as to transmit this signal, while the signal from the differential circuit 1512e is not input. And a forced switching circuit 1512f for circuit connection so as to transmit a signal output from the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d. The liquid crystal and sound control ROM 1512b displays, for example, annular image data used for displaying a ring-shaped display object (annular display object), and an operation menu background image described later as sprite data used for displaying a screen or an image described later. Operation menu background image data to be used, selection display object image data used for displaying at least one selection display object described later, tone adjustment background image data used for displaying a volume adjustment screen including a volume scale described later, and a volume adjustment icon described later In addition to volume setting icon image data used for display, display of main body frame rear surface image data and service mode screen used for display of main body frame rear image in which the position of each part on the rear surface of main body frame 4 can be viewed when viewed from the player Service mode screen image data used for breaks, breaks used to display break timer setting screens Timer setting screen image data, and, during breaks screen image data used for displaying the break in the screen is stored. Note that the liquid crystal and sound control ROM 1512b also stores suggestion display object image data used for displaying the suggestion display object for prompting the user to operate the pressing operation unit 405 (operation unit) of the effect operation unit 400.

  The peripheral control MPU 1511a of the peripheral control unit 1511 extracts screen generation schedule data corresponding to the command from the main control board 1310 from the peripheral control ROM 1511b of the peripheral control unit 1511 or various control data copy areas 1511ce of the peripheral control RAM 1511c. Set in the schedule data storage area 1511cae of the peripheral control RAM 1511c, and the top screen data of the screen generation schedule data set in the schedule data storage area 1511cae is stored in the peripheral control ROM 1511b or the peripheral control RAM 1511c of the peripheral control unit 1511. After being extracted from the control data copy area 1511ce and output to the sound source built-in VDP 1512a, the schedule data is triggered by the input of the V blank signal described later. The next screen data following the first screen data is extracted from the peripheral control ROM 1511b of the peripheral control unit 1511 or various control data copy areas 1511ce of the peripheral control RAM 1511c in accordance with the screen generation schedule data set in the storage area 1511cae and has a built-in sound source. Output to VDP 1512a. As described above, the peripheral control MPU 1511a converts the screen data arranged in time series into the screen generation schedule data according to the screen generation schedule data set in the schedule data storage area 1511cae every time the V blank signal is input. In addition, the first screen data is output to the VDP 1512a with built-in sound source one by one.

  Also, the peripheral control MPU 1511a receives the sound command data at the head of the sound generation schedule data corresponding to the command from the main control board 1310 from the peripheral control ROM 1511b of the peripheral control unit 1511 or various control data copy areas 1511ce of the peripheral control RAM 1511c. Extracted and set in the schedule data storage area 1511cae of the peripheral control RAM 1511c, the head sound command data of the sound generation schedule data set in the schedule data storage area 1511cae is the peripheral control ROM 1511b of the peripheral control unit 1511 or the peripheral After extracting from the various control data copy area 1511ce of the control RAM 1511c and outputting it to the sound source built-in VDP 1512a, the schedule data recording is triggered by the input of the V blank signal. In accordance with the sound generation schedule data set in the area 1511cae, the next sound command data following the head sound command data is extracted from the peripheral control ROM 1511b of the peripheral control unit 1511 or the various control data copy areas 1511ce of the peripheral control RAM 1511c, and the sound source Output to the built-in VDP 1512a. As described above, the peripheral control MPU 1511a receives the sound command data arranged in time series in the sound generation schedule data according to the sound generation schedule data set in the schedule data storage area 1511cae, and the V blank signal is input. Each time, the head sound command data is output to the built-in sound source VDP 1512a one by one.

[7-4-2a. Sound source built-in VDP]
When the screen data is inputted from the peripheral control MPU 1511a in addition to the above-mentioned built-in sound source, the sound source built-in VDP 1512a receives the game board from the liquid crystal and sound control ROM 1512b based on the inputted screen data, as shown in FIG. The drawing data for one screen (one frame) displayed on the game board side effect display device 1600 and the door frame side effect display device 460 is generated by extracting the side character data and the upper plate character data and generating sprite data. VRAM for this purpose is also built-in (hereinafter referred to as “built-in VRAM”). The sound source built-in VDP 1512a outputs the drawing data for the game board side effect display device 1600 out of the drawing data generated on the built-in VRAM to the game board side effect display device 1600 from the channel CH1 and the door frame side effect display device 460. Drawing data is transmitted from the channel CH2 via a peripheral control output circuit (not shown), a frame peripheral relay terminal plate 868, a peripheral door relay terminal plate 882, and an effect display drive board 4450 stored in the plate unit 320 of the door frame 3. By outputting (transmitting) to the door frame side effect display device 460, the game board side effect display device 1600 and the door frame side effect display device 460 are synchronized.

  The drawing data output from the channel CH1 is output from the peripheral control board 1510 to the game board side effect display device 1600, whereas the drawing data output from the channel CH2 is transmitted from the peripheral control board 1510 to the frame peripheral relay. The terminal board 868, the peripheral door relay terminal board 882, and the effect display which is disposed in the vicinity of the lower side of the door frame side effect display device 460 attached to the right side of the plate unit 320 of the door frame 3 and is stored in the plate unit 320. It is output (transmitted) to the door frame side effect display device 460 via the drive substrate 4450. As described above, the drawing data output from the channel CH1 is output from the peripheral control board 1510 to the game board side effect display apparatus 1600 as described above, so that the peripheral control board 1510 and the game board side effect display apparatus 1600 Although the wiring length required for the route from the channel CH1 to the game board side effect display device 1600 is short by being attached to the game board 5, the drawing data output from the channel CH2 is the peripheral data as described above. The peripheral control board 1510 is attached to the game board 5 because it is output from the control board 1510 to the door frame side effect display device 460 via the effect display drive board 4450 housed in the dish unit 320 of the door frame 3. On the other hand, the effect display drive board 4450 is housed in the dish unit 320 of the door frame 3. The length of the wiring required for the route from the channel CH2 to the frame peripheral relay terminal plate 868, the peripheral door relay terminal plate 882, and the effect display drive board 4450 is extremely longer than that of the channel CH1, and is extremely susceptible to noise. Become. For this reason, for the channel CH2 in which the length of the wiring for sending drawing data is extremely longer than that of the channel CH1, the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d uses “V-by-One ( By adopting a differential communication called “registered trademark”, the system is less susceptible to noise.

Channel CH1 is LVDS (Low Voltage Differential)
In contrast to the serial interface differential interface (Signaling), the channel CH2 uses a parallel interface. The drawing data output from the channel CH2 is composed of three video signals, a red video signal, a green video signal, and a blue video signal, and three synchronization signals, a horizontal synchronization signal, a vertical synchronization signal, and a clock signal. Serialized by the door frame side effect transmitter IC 4610d and housed in a peripheral control output circuit (not shown), a frame peripheral relay terminal plate 868, a peripheral door relay terminal plate 882, and the tray unit 320 of the door frame 3. It is transmitted to the effect display drive board 4450. The various serialized signals are restored to parallel signals in the effect display drive board 4450 and output to the door frame effect display device 460.

  As described above, when the peripheral control MPU 1511a outputs the screen data for one screen (one frame) displayed on the game board side effect display device 1600 and the door frame side effect display device 460 to the sound source built-in VDP 1512a, the sound source built-in VDP 1512a Based on the input screen data, character data is extracted from the liquid crystal and sound control ROM 1512b to create sprite data and displayed on the game board side effect display device 1600 and the door frame side effect display device 460 (1 Frame data) is generated on the built-in VRAM, and among the generated drawing data, image data for the game board side effect display device 1600 is output from the channel CH1 to the game board side effect display device 1600, and the door frame side The image data for the effect display device 460 is illustrated from the channel CH2. Output to the door frame side effect display device 460 via the frame peripheral relay terminal plate 868, the peripheral door relay terminal plate 882, and the effect display drive board 4450 housed in the dish unit 320 of the door frame 3. (Send. That is, “screen data for one screen (for one frame)” means drawing data for one screen (for one frame) displayed on the game board side effect display device 1600 and the door frame side effect display device 460. This is the data to generate above.

  The sound source built-in VDP 1512a outputs drawing data for one screen (for one frame) from the channel CH1 to the game board side effect display device 1600, and also displays image data for the door frame side effect display device 460 from the channel CH2. Output to the door frame side effect display device 460 via the frame peripheral relay terminal plate 868, the peripheral door relay terminal plate 882, and the effect display drive board 4450 housed in the dish unit 320 of the door frame 3. (Transmission) outputs a V blank signal to the peripheral control MPU 1511a indicating that the screen data from the peripheral control MPU 1511a can be accepted. In this embodiment, since the frame frequency (number of screen updates per second) of the game board side effect display device 1600 and the door frame side effect display device 460 is set to approximately 30 fps per second, a V blank signal is output. The interval is about 33.3 ms (= 1000 ms ÷ 30 fps). The peripheral control MPU 1511a is configured to execute a peripheral control unit V blank signal interrupt process to be described later when this V blank signal is input. Here, the interval at which the V blank signal is output varies somewhat depending on the liquid crystal sizes of the game board side effect display device 1600 and the door frame side effect display device 460. In addition, even in the manufacturing lot of the peripheral control board 1510 on which the peripheral control MPU 1511a and the sound source built-in VDP 1512a are mounted, the interval at which the V blank signal is output may slightly change.

  The sound source built-in VDP 1512a employs a frame buffer method. In this “frame buffer method”, drawing data for one screen (one frame) to be drawn on the screens of the game board side effect display device 1600 and the door frame side effect display device 460 is held in a frame buffer (built-in VRAM). The drawing data for one screen (one frame) held in the frame buffer (built-in VRAM) is output to the game board side effect display device 1600 and the door frame side effect display device 460.

  When the sound command data described above is input from the peripheral control MPU 1511a based on the command from the main control board 1310, the sound source built-in VDP 1512a receives music stored in the liquid crystal and sound control ROM 1512b as shown in FIG. By extracting sound data such as sound and sound effects and controlling the built-in sound source, sound data such as music and sound effects are incorporated into the track according to the track number specified in the sound command data and used according to the output channel number An output channel is set, and music, sound effects and the like flowing from the speaker 921 and the upper speaker 573 are serialized and output as audio data to the audio data transmission IC 1512c.

Note that the sound command data also includes a sub-volume value for adjusting the volume of the track in which the sound data is incorporated, and a plurality of tracks in the built-in sound source of the sound source built-in VDP 1512a include effect sounds such as music and sound effects. In addition to the sub-volume value for adjusting the sound data and the volume of the sound, the sound data of the notification sound and the sound volume for notifying the clerk of the hall of the occurrence of the malfunction of the pachinko machine 1 and the fraud to the pachinko machine 1 are adjusted. Subvolume value to be included. Specifically, for the production sound, the substrate volume adjusted by rotating the knob portion of the volume adjustment volume 1510a described above is set as the sub volume value, and for the notification sound, the volume adjustment is performed. The maximum volume is set as the sub-volume value without depending on the volume adjustment based on the turning operation of the knob portion of the volume 1510a.
The sub-volume value of the effect sound can be adjusted by shifting to a setting mode, which will be described later, by operating the dial operation unit 401 or the press operation unit 405 of the effect operation unit 400.

  The sound designation data also includes a master volume value for adjusting the volume of the output channel, and a plurality of output channels in the built-in sound source of the built-in sound source VDP 1512a include a plurality of sound channels in the built-in sound source of the sound source built-in VDP 1512a. Of the tracks, the sound data of the production sound built into the track to be used is combined with the sub-volume value that adjusts the volume of the production sound built into the track to be used. Actually, it is amplified to a master volume value which is a volume flowing from the speaker 921 and the upper speaker 573, and the amplified effect sound is serialized and output to the audio data transmission IC 1512c as audio data.

  In the present embodiment, the master volume value is set to a constant value, and the volume flowing from the speaker 921 and the upper speaker 573 is amplified to the master volume value when the volume of the combined effect sound is the maximum volume. Is set to the maximum allowable volume. Specifically, for the production sound, among the multiple tracks, the sound data of the production sound incorporated in the track to be used and the sub-volume value that adjusts the volume of the production sound incorporated in the track to be used The set volume adjustment volume 1510a is rotated to adjust the substrate volume, and the synthesized volume of the effect sound is actually set to the volume flowing from the speaker 921 and the upper speaker 573. The amplified production sound is serialized and output to the audio data transmission IC 1512c as audio data. For the notification sound, the sound data of the notification sound incorporated in the track to be used and the use Volume adjustment buttons set as sub-volume values to adjust the volume of the notification sound built into the track to be played The volume of the combined notification sound is actually the volume flowing from the speaker 921 and the upper speaker 573 by combining the maximum volume without depending on the volume adjustment based on the turning operation of the knob portion of the knob 1510a. It amplifies to the master volume value, serializes the amplified notification sound, and outputs it to the audio data transmission IC 1512c as audio data.

  Here, when the production sound is flowing from the speaker 921 and the upper speaker 573, the control for playing the notification sound in order to notify the clerk or the like of the hall of the occurrence of the malfunction of the pachinko machine 1 or the illegal act on the pachinko machine 1 is briefly described. To explain, first, the sub volume value of the track in which the production sound is incorporated is forcibly set to mute, the sound data of the track in which this production sound is incorporated, the sub volume value set for the mute, and the notification sound Is synthesized with the sub-volume value in which the volume of the notification sound is set to the maximum volume, and the volume of the combined effect sound and the volume of the notification sound is actually combined with the speaker 921. And the master volume value which is the volume flowing from the upper speaker 573, and the amplified production sound and notification sound are serialized to obtain an audio data. And it outputs the audio data transmitted IC1512c as data.

  That is, as for the sound that actually flows from the speaker 921 and the upper speaker 573, only the notification sound of the maximum volume flows. At this time, since the effect sound is muted, the effect sound proceeds in accordance with the sound generation schedule data described above, although it does not flow from the speaker 921 and the upper speaker 573. In the present embodiment, the notification sound flows from the speaker 921 and the upper speaker 573 for a predetermined period (for example, 90 seconds), and when the predetermined period elapses, the notification sound is forcibly set to mute until now. The volume of the effect sound that is proceeding according to the schedule data is set again as the sub-volume value by adjusting the knob portion of the volume adjustment volume 1510a to be rotated (at this time, the dial operation of the effect operation unit 400 is performed). If the adjustment is made by moving to the setting mode by operating the unit 401 or the pressing operation unit 405, the adjusted volume is set to the sub-volume value of the adjusted production sound) and flows from the speaker 921 and the upper speaker 573. It has become.

  In this way, when the production sound is flowing from the speaker 921 and the upper speaker 573, when the notification sound flows in order to inform the hall clerk or the like of the occurrence of a malfunction of the pachinko machine 1 or an illegal act against the pachinko machine 1, Although the sound volume is muted and the notification sound flows from the speaker 921 and the upper speaker 573, the effect sound that has been muted proceeds in accordance with the sound generation schedule data. When it stops flowing from the speaker 921 and the upper speaker 573, the production sound does not start to flow again from the point where the notification sound starts to flow, but progresses according to the sound generation schedule data until a predetermined period has passed since the notification sound started to flow. It starts to flow again from.

[7-4-2b. Liquid crystal and sound control ROM]
As shown in FIG. 128, the liquid crystal and sound control ROM 1512b is used to draw the game board side character data for drawing in the display area of the game board side effect display device 1600 and the display area of the door frame side effect display device 460. The upper plate side character data is stored in advance, and various sound data such as music, sound effects, notification sounds, and notification sounds are also stored in advance.

[7-4-2c. Audio data transmission IC]
When the audio data transmission IC 1512c receives the serialized audio data from the sound source built-in VDP 1512a, the audio data transmission IC 1512c converts the right audio data as a positive signal and a negative signal as differential serial data and outputs a peripheral control output circuit and frame peripheral relay (not shown). A peripheral control output circuit (not shown) is transmitted to the frame decoration drive amplifier board 194 via the terminal board 868 and the peripheral door relay terminal board 882 and as differential serial data with the left audio data as a positive signal and a negative signal. Then, the frame is transmitted to the frame decoration drive amplifier board 194 via the frame peripheral relay terminal plate 868 and the peripheral door relay terminal plate 882. Thereby, music, sound effects, etc. adapted to various effects are reproduced in stereo from the speaker 921 and the upper speaker 573.

  The audio data transmission IC 1512c outputs audio data as serial data of the left and right differential methods between the boards extending from the peripheral control board 1510 to the frame decoration drive amplifier board 194, for example, a positive signal of the left audio data, Even when the negative signal is affected by noise, the frame decoration drive amplifier board 194 combines the noise component riding on the plus signal and the noise component riding on the minus signal into one left audio data. Since noise components are canceled by canceling each other, noise countermeasures can be taken.

[7-4-2d. Transmitter IC for door frame side production]
As shown in FIG. 128, the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d receives drawing data output from the channel CH2 of the sound source built-in VDP 1512a. As described above, the channel CH2 uses a parallel interface. The drawing data is composed of three video signals, a red video signal, a green video signal, and a blue video signal, and three synchronization signals, a horizontal synchronization signal, a vertical synchronization signal, and a clock signal. Each of the green video signal and the blue video signal is composed of 8 bits and a total of 24 bits. In the present embodiment, the red video signal, green video signal, and blue video signal that can be input to the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d are 6 bits each, for a total of 18 bits. It is input to the side effect transmitter IC 1512d. Since the lower 2 bits are extremely weak color information that is difficult for human eyes to discriminate, the lower 2 bits including the weak color information are invalidated although they are output from the sound source built-in VDP 1512a.

  Three video signals such as a red video signal, a green video signal, and a blue video signal, and three synchronization signals such as a horizontal synchronization signal, a vertical synchronization signal, and a clock signal, which are drawing data output from the channel CH2 of the sound source built-in VDP 1512a. Are input to the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d, the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d receives three video signals, a red video signal, a green video signal, and a blue video signal, a horizontal synchronization signal, and a vertical synchronization signal. The signal and the three synchronization signals, the clock signal, are serialized into a differential serial signal (serial data) called “V-by-One (registered trademark)” of THINE ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. These various signals are transmitted from the peripheral control board 1510 around the frame. Terminal plate 868, near the door relay terminal plate 882, and transmitted to effect display driving board 4450 housed in the dish unit 320 of the door frame 3.

  As described above, the drawing data output from the channel CH1 of the sound source built-in VDP 1512a is output from the peripheral control board 1510 to the game board side effect display device 1600, and therefore the path from the channel CH1 to the game board side effect display device 1600. Although the length of the wiring required for the (first path) is short, the drawing data output from the channel CH2 of the sound source built-in VDP 1512a includes the frame peripheral relay terminal plate 868, the peripheral door relay terminal plate 882, and the door from the peripheral control board 1510. Since it is output (transmitted) to the door frame side effect display device 460 via the effect display drive substrate 4450 housed in the dish unit 320 of the frame 3, the route from the channel CH 2 to the door frame side effect display device 460 (first) The length of the wiring required for the second path) is extremely longer than the length of the wiring required for the first path. The effect of the noise is extremely susceptible.

Specifically, since the door frame 3 is pivotally supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the main body frame 4 shown in FIG. 1, it is opposite to the locking unit 700 shown in FIG. 5 along the open side of the main body frame 4. On the closed side which is the side, for example, on the side of the main body frame 4 such as the effect display drive board 4450 accommodated in the dish unit 320 provided in the door frame 3 from the peripheral control board 1510 provided in the game board 5 attached to the main body frame 4 It is necessary to pass various wirings for electrically connecting the various substrates provided and the various substrates provided on the door frame 3 side. However, on the closed side of the main body frame 4, in addition to the payout device 830, the game balls paid out by the payout device 830 can be guided to the upper plate 321 of the plate unit 320, and the upper plate 321 is a game ball. A full tank branching unit 770 that can branch and guide the paid-out game ball to the lower plate 322 side when the tank is full is arranged.
Also, below the main body frame 4, a payout unit 800 shown in FIG. 5 is arranged in which the power supply board 931 and the like shown in FIG. As described above, various wirings for electrically connecting the various substrates provided on the main body frame 4 side and the various substrates provided on the door frame 3 side are drawn near the dispensing device 830, the full tank branching unit 770, the power supply substrate 931, and the like. In addition to the noise caused by driving the payout motor 834 provided in the payout device 830, the power supply line supplied from the pachinko island equipment where the pachinko machine 1 is installed and noise caused by electrostatic discharge due to the game ball It is in an environment where it receives noise etc.

  For this reason, for the channel CH2 in which the length of the wiring for sending drawing data is extremely longer than that of the channel CH1, the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d provided on the peripheral control board 1510 provides “ By adopting a differential communication called “V-by-One (registered trademark)”, the mechanism is less susceptible to noise. In this embodiment, the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d provided on the peripheral control board 1510, the door frame side effect receiver IC SDIC0 described later provided on the effect display drive board 4450 housed in the dish unit 320 of the door frame 3, As described above, the differential 1-pair cable is used as the wiring for electrically connecting the transmitter and the receiver, and this differential 1-pair cable is composed of two wires. Is not a parallel line provided in parallel, but a twisted pair cable. This twisted pair cable is a cable in which two wires are twisted together, and is also called a twisted pair wire.

  Here, the case where a parallel line is adopted as a differential one-pair cable for electrically connecting a transmitter and a receiver will be briefly described. For the channel CH2 of the sound source built-in VDP 1512a in which the length of the wiring for sending the drawing data is extremely longer than the channel CH1 of the sound source built-in VDP 1512a, the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d provided on the peripheral control board 1510 Even if it is a mechanism that is difficult to be affected by noise by adopting a differential communication called “V-by-One (registered trademark)” of Co., Ltd., it is only due to electrostatic discharge of a game ball with such a hardware configuration. When serial data on parallel lines is affected by noise, noise entering the power supply line supplied from the pachinko island facility where the pachinko machine 1 is installed, etc., an effect display stored in the dish unit 320 of the door frame 3 For door frame side effects on drive board 4450 Since the noise is not canceled (removed) when it is received by the shiver ICSDIC0, the serial data is received by the door frame side effect receiver ICSDIC0 in an affected state, and is output from the channel CH2 of the sound source built-in VDP1512a. The drawing data to be received is received by the door frame side effect receiver ICSDIC0 as being disturbed different from the normal one. In the display area of the door frame side effect display device 460, a so-called sand storm-like image is displayed. There is a problem that it cannot be recognized at all.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the door frame side provided on the peripheral control board 1510 with respect to the channel CH2 of the sound source built-in VDP 1512a in which the length of the wiring for sending drawing data is extremely longer than the channel CH1 of the sound source built-in VDP 1512a. In the transmitter IC1512d for production, the differential communication called “V-by-One (registered trademark)” of Zain Electronics Co., Ltd. is adopted to make it difficult to be affected by noise, and in addition to such hardware configuration Even if differential serial data is affected by noise that enters the wiring, a twisted pair cable that can cancel (remove) the noise on the receiving side is electrically connected between the transmitter and the receiver. It was adopted as a differential 1 pair cable. As a result, even if serial data is affected in the twisted pair cable due to noise caused by electrostatic discharge of the game ball, noise entering the power supply line supplied from the pachinko island facility where the pachinko machine 1 is installed, etc., the door frame Since the noise is canceled (removed) when receiving by the door frame side effect receiver ICSDIC0 provided in the effect display drive board 4450 housed in the third dish unit 320, the channel of the sound source built-in VDP 1512a The drawing data output from CH2 is reliably received by the door frame side effect receiver ICSDIC0 provided in the effect display drive substrate 4450 housed in the dish unit 320 of the door frame 3 and output to the door frame side effect display device 460. By doing so, in the door frame side effect display device 460, the liquid crystal display control unit 151 Image source built VDP1512a has generated a can be reliably displayed. By canceling (removing) the noise, it is possible to prevent the door frame side effect display device 460 from displaying an image that makes it impossible to recognize what the image is like a sandstorm. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the player's willingness to play. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the player's willingness to play due to the influence of noise.

  In this embodiment, the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d provided in the peripheral control board 1510 and the door frame side effect receiver IC SDIC0 described later provided in the effect display drive board 4450 housed in the dish unit 320 of the door frame 3 are provided. The frame peripheral relay terminal plate 868 and the peripheral door relay terminal plate 882 are interposed between the connections between the transmitter and the receiver, that is, between the transmitter and the receiver. This is because the main body frame 4 and the door frame 3 are not configured integrally, but a structure in which the door frame 3 is attached to the main body frame 4 after being assembled separately is adopted. After the operation of attaching the door frame 3 to the door 4, electrically connect various wirings such as harnesses and twist cables from various boards provided on the door frame 3 side to the peripheral door relay terminal plate 882 provided on the main body frame 4 side. Thus, various substrates provided on the main body frame 4 side and various substrates provided on the door frame 3 side can be electrically connected. With such a configuration, after the door frame 3 is opened from the main body frame 4 and various wirings are removed, the main body frame 4 and the door frame 3 can be maintained by removing the door frame 3 from the main body frame 4. If the problem that occurred in the door frame 3 cannot be resolved, another door frame 3 ′ is attached to the main body frame 4 instead of the defective door frame 3, and the door frame 3 By electrically connecting various wirings from various substrates provided on the 'side to the peripheral door relay terminal plate 882 provided on the main body frame 4 side, various substrates provided on the main body frame 4 side and various types provided on the door frame 3' side The substrate can be electrically connected.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d provided in the peripheral control board 1510 employs differential communication called “V-by-One (registered trademark)” of Zain Electronics Co., Ltd. In addition to this hardware configuration, even if differential serial data is affected by noise that enters the wiring, the receiver cancels (removes) the noise. The twisted-pair cable that can be used as a differential one-pair cable that electrically connects the transmitter and the receiver. Specifically, between the peripheral control board 1510 and the frame peripheral relay terminal board 868, between the frame peripheral relay terminal board 868 and the peripheral door relay terminal board 882, and the peripheral door relay terminal board 882 and the effect display drive. The board 4450 and the board 4450 are each electrically connected by a twisted pair cable, while the power supply wiring and other lines for transmitting various signals are electrically connected by a harness. Thereby, in addition to the video transmission wiring pattern for transmitting the serial data by the differential method transmitted by the door frame-side effect transmitter IC 1512d, the frame peripheral relay terminal plate 868 and the peripheral door relay terminal plate 882, A power supply wiring pattern and various signal wiring patterns for transmitting various other signals are mixed. For this reason, the above-described video transmission wiring patterns are formed on the frame peripheral relay terminal plate 868 and the peripheral door relay terminal plate 882 by being separated from the power supply wiring pattern and various signal wiring patterns by a predetermined dimension. Since the route from the transmitter to the receiver spans a plurality of relay terminal plates such as the frame peripheral relay terminal plate 868 and the peripheral door relay terminal plate 882, the video transmission formed on the plurality of relay terminal plates is used. Between the input and output of the wiring pattern, there is a problem that a part of the signal for transmitting the serial data by the differential method transmitted by the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d is reflected and becomes noise, or the output level of the signal is lowered. Will occur. Therefore, in this embodiment, impedance matching is performed on the video transmission wiring patterns formed on the plurality of relay terminal boards.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, between the peripheral control board 1510 and the frame peripheral relay terminal board 868, between the frame peripheral relay terminal board 868 and the peripheral door relay terminal board 882, and the peripheral door relay. Between the board of the terminal board 882 and the production display drive board 4450, each is electrically connected by a twisted pair cable, whereas in the wiring for transmitting power supply wiring and other various signals, each is electrically connected by a harness. Although one of the twisted pair cables is red and the other is gray, the wiring that supplies power is red and the other multiple wirings are gray. . Note that the power supply wiring may be yellow instead of red.

[7-4-2e. Forced switching circuit, differential circuit]
Signals output from the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d are sent to the forced switching circuit 1512f, the peripheral control output circuit (not shown), the frame peripheral relay terminal plate 868, the peripheral door relay terminal plate 882, and the tray unit 320 of the door frame 3. It is transmitted to the stored effect display drive board 4450. The forced switching circuit 1512f includes LOCKN signal output request data which is serial data output from the peripheral control MPU 1511a of the peripheral control unit 1511 of the peripheral control board 1510 in addition to the signal output from the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d. Is differentiated into a plus signal and a minus signal in the differencing circuit 1512e. The differential circuit 1512e serializes the LOCKN signal output request data into a differential serial signal (serial data). This LOCKN signal output request data is displayed during the period when the start-up screen at the time of power-on of the pachinko machine 1 is displayed on the game board side effect display device 1600, or in the state of waiting for the customer, and the game board side effect display device 1600 demonstrates. During the period of time, the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d provided in the peripheral control board 1510, and the door frame side effect receiver IC SDIC0 described later provided in the effect display drive board 4450 housed in the dish unit 320 of the door frame 3; Is transmitted as an operation confirmation request of the door frame side effect display device 460 in order to confirm whether or not there is a problem in the connection between the transmitters, that is, between the transmitter and the receiver. The forcible switching circuit 1512f is connected to the circuit so as to transmit the two signals that are differentiated into a plus signal and a minus signal in the differentiation circuit 1512e, while transmitting the two signals. When the two signals differentiated into the plus signal and the minus signal are not inputted in the merging circuit 1512e, the circuit configuration is such that the circuit is connected so as to transmit the signal outputted from the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d. Has been. As a result, when two signals differentiated into a plus signal and a minus signal are input in the differential circuit 1512e, the two signals are connected to each other so as to transmit the two signals. The peripheral control board 1510 transmits the frame peripheral relay terminal board 868, the peripheral door relay terminal board 882, and the effect display drive board 4450 housed in the plate unit 320 of the door frame 3, while the differential circuit 1512e When two signals differentiated into a plus signal and a minus signal are not input, a circuit is connected so as to transmit a signal output from the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d. Signals output from the IC 1512d are transmitted from the peripheral control board 1510 to the frame peripheral relay terminal board 868 and the peripheral door relay terminal board 8. 2, and transmitted to the effect display driving board 4450 housed in the dish unit 320 of the door frame 3. The peripheral control MPU 1511a is performing a demonstration by the game board side effect display device 1600 during a period when the start-up screen when the pachinko machine 1 is turned on is displayed on the game board side effect display device 1600, or in a waiting state. In the period, the LOCKN signal output request data is transmitted toward the effect display drive board 4450 (actually, the differential circuit 1512e provided in the peripheral control board 1510) housed in the dish unit 320 of the door frame 3.

  The effect display drive board 4450 accommodated in the dish unit 320 of the door frame 3 receives various serialized signals when the serial signal (serial data) from the peripheral control board 1510 is received by the door frame side effect receiver ICSDIC0 described later. The liquid crystal module circuit 4450V that restores the signal to a parallel signal and outputs the parallel signal to the door frame side effect display device 460 is mainly configured.

  When receiving the drawing data from the sound source built-in VDP 1512a and determining that the received drawing data is abnormal data, the door frame side effect receiver ICSDIC0 transmits a LOCKN signal to be described later to the peripheral door relay terminal board 882. Then, the data is output to the peripheral control board 1510 via the frame peripheral relay terminal board 868. The LOCKN signal is input to the peripheral control MPU 1511a of the peripheral control unit 1511 of the peripheral control board 1510 via a peripheral control input circuit (not shown) of the peripheral control board 1510. Peripheral control MPU 1511a, based on the input LOCKN signal, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, generates an image for informing that effect by controlling sound source built-in VDP 1512a and outputs it to game board side effect display device 1600. Is displayed on the display area of the game board side effect display device 1600 and notified.

  Further, when the door frame side effect receiver ICSDIC0 determines that the two received signals are LOCKN signal output request data, the LOCKN signal described later is transmitted to the peripheral door relay terminal plate 882 and the frame peripheral relay terminal plate 868. Via the peripheral control board 1510. The LOCKN signal is input to the peripheral control MPU 1511a of the peripheral control unit 1511 of the peripheral control board 1510 via a peripheral control input circuit (not shown) of the peripheral control board 1510. Accordingly, the peripheral control MPU 1511a determines that there is no problem in the connection between the transmitter and the receiver when the LOCKN signal is input as a response signal to the transmission of the LOCKN signal output request data. 320, it can be determined that there is no problem with the effect display drive board 4450 housed in 320, but there is a problem with the connection between the transmitter and the receiver when the LOCKN signal is not input. It is determined that a defect has occurred in the effect display drive board 4450 stored in the dish unit 320 of the door frame 3, and a notification image (for example, “a defect has occurred in the upper dish side liquid crystal display device” is reported. Please call the store clerk. ”) Is controlled by the VDP1512a with built-in sound source. In addition to being output to the display device 1600, a notification sound indicating that effect (for example, “a defect has occurred in the upper plate side liquid crystal display device”) is output to the audio data transmission IC 1512c by controlling the VDP 1512a with built-in sound source. As a result, a notification sound flows from the speaker provided in the door frame 3. Thereby, notification can be performed by the notification image displayed in the display area of the game board side effect display device 1600 and the notification sound that repeatedly flows from the speaker or the like provided on the door frame 3. At this time, all of the LEDs for light emitting decoration provided in the door frame 3 and the various LEDs mounted on various decoration boards provided in the game board 5 may be lit.

[7-4-3. RTC control unit]
As shown in FIG. 126, the RTC control unit 4165 that holds the calendar information that specifies the date and time and the time information that specifies the hour, minute, and second are configured around the RTC 4165a. The RTC 4165a has a built-in RAM 4165aa that holds calendar information and time information (hereinafter referred to as “RTC built-in RAM 4165aa”). The RTC 4165a is supplied with power from a battery 4165b (in this embodiment, a button battery is used) as a driving power source and a backup power source for the RTC built-in RAM 4165aa. That is, the RTC 4165a is not supplied with any power from the peripheral control board 1510 (pachinko machine 1), but is supplied with power from the battery 4165b independently of the peripheral control board 1510 (pachinko machine 1). Thereby, even if the power of the pachinko machine 1 is cut off, the RTC 4165a can update and hold calendar information and time information by supplying power from the battery 4165b.

  The peripheral control MPU 1511a of the peripheral control unit 1511 acquires calendar information and time information from the RTC built-in RAM 4165aa of the RTC 4165a, sets the information in the RTC information acquisition storage area 1511cad of the peripheral control RAM 1511c, and stores the acquired calendar information and time information. An effect based on the game board side effect display device 1600 and the door frame side effect display device 460 can be unfolded. Examples of such effects include a Christmas tree or reindeer screen on December 25 on the game board side effect display device 1600 and door frame side effect display device 460, or a New Year countdown on New Year's Eve. The screen to be executed may be unfolded on the game board side effect display device 1600 and the door frame side effect display device 460. Calendar information and time information are set at the time of factory shipment.

  In addition to calendar information and time information, the RTC built-in RAM 4165aa stores and holds LED brightness setting information when the backlight of the game board side effect display device 1600 is an LED type. Yes. The peripheral control MPU 1511a obtains luminance setting information from the RTC built-in RAM 4165aa and adjusts the luminance of the backlight by PWM control when the backlight of the game board side effect display device 1600 is LED type. . The luminance setting information includes luminance adjustment information for adjusting the range of the luminance of the LED, which is the backlight of the game board side effect display device 1600, from 100% to 70% in increments of 5%, and the currently set game. The brightness of the LED which is the backlight of the board side effect display device 1600 and the door frame side effect display device 460 is included.

  In addition to the calendar information, time information, and brightness setting information, the RTC built-in RAM 4165aa stores the calendar information, time information, and brightness setting information as date, time, hour, minute, and second information that is first stored in the RTC built-in RAM 4165aa. Input date information is also stored.

  When the backlights of the game board side effect display device 1600 and the door frame side effect display device 460 are mounted with a cold cathode tube type, the peripheral control MPU 1511a performs the ON / OFF control of the backlight or only ON. It is supposed to be.

  Various information stored in the RTC built-in RAM 4165aa, such as calendar information, time information, luminance setting information, and input date / time information, is set in the production line of the gaming machine manufacturer. In the production line, for example, in order to perform various tests such as a display test of the game board side effect display device 1600, the year when the input date information is input on the production line as the date and time when the game board side effect display device 1600 was first turned on. Set to the date and time of manufacture, which is the date and time.

  Thus, in addition to calendar information and time information, the RTC built-in RAM 4165aa has brightness setting information and input date / time information when the backlight of the game board side effect display device 1600 is an LED type. In addition, it is possible to store and hold information that needs to be maintained independently of the model information of the pachinko machine 1 (for example, the probability of occurrence of a big hit gaming state with low probability or high probability).

  Also, the brightness setting information stored in the RTC built-in RAM 4165aa may be too bright for the backlight brightness of the game board side effect display device 1600 set at the date of manufacture depending on the environment of the hall where the pachinko machine 1 is installed. It may be too dark. Therefore, by operating the dial operation unit 401 or the pressing operation unit 405 of the effect operation unit 400, the mode can be shifted to the setting mode and the backlight luminance can be adjusted to a predetermined luminance. When the dial operation unit 401 or the press operation unit 405 of the effect operation unit 400 is operated within a predetermined time after the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, a screen for performing the setting mode is displayed on the game board side effect display device 1600. In addition, when the dial operation unit 401 or the press operation unit 405 of the production operation unit 400 is operated during the period when the game board side production display device 1600 is in the waiting state and the demonstration operation is performed, the setting mode is performed. Is displayed on the game board side effect display device 1600. By operating the dial operation unit 401 and the pressing operation unit 405 of the effect operation unit 400 according to the setting mode screen, the calendar information and time information can be reset, or the backlight brightness of the game board side effect display device 1600 can be set as desired. Or adjust the brightness. The adjusted desired luminance of the backlight of the game board side effect display device 1600 is overwritten (updated) as the luminance of the LED stored in the luminance setting information.

  In the setting mode, the peripheral control MPU 1511a executes the above-described brightness correction program, so that when the backlight of the game board side effect display device 1600 is an LED type, the game board side effect is provided. The luminance decrease due to the secular change of the display device 1600 is corrected. The peripheral control MPU 1511a obtains input date / time information from the RTC built-in RAM 4165aa of the RTC control unit 4165, specifies the date / time when the game board side effect display device 1600 is first turned on, and specifies calendar information and time for specifying the year / month / day. Time information that specifies minutes and seconds is acquired, the current date and time are specified, and the brightness range of the LED, which is the backlight of the game board side effect display device 1600, is adjusted in increments of 5%. Brightness setting information including brightness adjustment information for performing and the brightness of the LED that is the backlight of the game board side effect display device 1600 that is currently set. The acquired luminance setting information is corrected based on correction information stored in advance in the peripheral control ROM 1511b.

  For example, if the game board side effect display device 1600 is first turned on and the current date and time, and June has already passed since the game board side effect display device 1600 is first turned on, When the corresponding correction information (for example, 5%) is acquired from the peripheral control ROM 1511b and the backlight of the game board side effect display device 1600 is turned on when the brightness of the LED included in the brightness setting information is 75%, the 75% The luminance of the backlight of the game board side effect display device 1600 is adjusted based on the luminance adjustment information included in the luminance setting information so that the luminance is further increased by 5%, which is the correction information acquired with respect to. And when the game board side effect display device 1600 is first turned on, December has already passed. When the corresponding correction information (for example, 10%) is acquired from 1b and the backlight of the game board side effect display device 1600 is turned on when the luminance of the LED included in the luminance setting information is 75%, The luminance of the backlight of the game board side effect display device 1600 is adjusted based on the luminance adjustment information included in the luminance setting information so that the luminance is further increased by 10% which is the correction information acquired in this way. Light.

  The current date and time may be specified by acquiring calendar information for specifying the date and time and time information for specifying the hour, minute, and second directly from the RTC built-in RAM 4165aa of the RTC control unit 4165, or a peripheral described later. Current calendar information set in the calendar information storage unit and updated by the system of the peripheral control board 1510 in the RTC information acquisition storage area 1511cad of the peripheral control RAM 1511c in the current time information acquisition process of step S1002 in the control unit power-on process And the current time information set in the time information storage unit and updated by the system of the peripheral control board 1510 may be acquired to identify the current date and time.

[834. Volume adjustment volume]
As described above, the volume adjustment volume 1510a can adjust the volume of music, sound effects, and the like flowing from the speaker 921 and the upper speaker 573 by rotating the knob portion. As described above, the volume adjustment volume 1510a is configured such that the resistance value can be changed by rotating the knob portion, and the electrically connected peripheral control A / D converter 1511ak is connected to the knob portion. The voltage divided by the resistance value at the rotational position is converted from an analog value to a digital value, and converted into a value in 1024 steps from 0 to 1023. In the present embodiment, as described above, the values of the 1024 steps are divided into seven and managed as the substrate volumes 0 to 6. The substrate volume 0 is set to mute, the substrate volume 6 is set to the maximum volume, and the volume is set to increase from the substrate volume 0 toward the substrate volume 6. The liquid crystal display control unit 1512 (sound source built-in VDP 1512a) is controlled so that the volume is set to the substrate volume 0 to 6, and music and sound effects flow from the speaker 921 and the upper speaker 573.

  In this way, music and sound effects flow from the speaker 921 and the upper speaker 573 by adjusting the volume based on the turning operation of the knob portion. In the present embodiment, as described above, in addition to music and sound effects, a notification sound for notifying a hall clerk or the like of the occurrence of a malfunction of the pachinko machine 1 or an illegal act against the pachinko machine 1 or a game effect. (E.g., to produce a more powerful screen on the game board side effect display device 1600, or to announce that there is a high possibility of shifting to a game state advantageous to the player) Etc.) also flows from the speaker 921 and the upper speaker 573, but the notification sound and notification sound flow without depending on the volume adjustment based on the turning operation of the knob part. The volume up to the maximum volume can be adjusted by controlling the liquid crystal display control unit 1512 (sound source built-in VDP 1512a) by a program.

  The volume adjusted by this program can be smoothly changed from the mute to the maximum volume, unlike the substrate volume divided into the above seven stages. Thus, for example, even when a hall clerk or the like rotates the knob portion of the volume adjustment volume 1510a to set the volume to a low level, production sounds such as music and sound effects that flow from the speaker 921 and the upper speaker 573 However, when a malfunction occurs in the pachinko machine 1 or when the player is cheating, a notification sound set to a high volume (in this embodiment, the maximum volume) can be played. Therefore, even if the volume of the production sound is reduced, it is possible to prevent the hall clerk or the like from becoming difficult to notice the occurrence of a malfunction or the player's cheating due to the notification sound.

  Also, based on the current board volume set by volume adjustment based on the turning operation of the knob part, the volume of the advertisement sound is reduced so as not to interfere with the music and sound effects. In addition to music and sound effects, the screen unfolded on the game board side effect display device 1600 and the door frame side effect display device 460 can be rendered more powerful or advantageous for the player. It is also possible to notify that there is a high possibility that the game state will be entered.

  In the present embodiment, in addition to adjusting the volume of music and sound effects by turning the knob of the volume adjustment volume 1510a, the dial operation unit 401 of the effect operation unit 400 and the like. By operating the pressing operation unit 405, it is possible to shift to the setting mode and adjust the volume of music and sound effects. When the dial operation unit 401 or the press operation unit 405 of the effect operation unit 400 is operated within a predetermined time after the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, a screen for performing the setting mode is displayed on the game board side effect display device 1600. In addition, when the dial operation unit 401 or the press operation unit 405 of the production operation unit 400 is operated during the period when the game board side production display device 1600 is in the waiting state and the demonstration operation is performed, the setting mode is performed. Is displayed on the game board side effect display device 1600. By operating the dial operation unit 401 and the press operation unit 405 of the effect operation unit 400 according to the setting mode screen, the volume of music and sound effects can be adjusted to a desired volume. Specifically, the peripheral control A / D converter 1511ak converts the voltage divided by the resistance value at the rotational position of the knob portion of the volume adjustment volume 1510a from an analog value to a digital value. Thus, by adding or subtracting a predetermined value according to the operation of the dial operation unit 401 or the pressing operation unit 405 of the production operation unit 400, the value of the substrate volume can be increased or decreased. Yes. This adjusted volume is set and updated as a sub-volume value for a track in which sound data of effect sound such as music or sound effect is incorporated among a plurality of tracks in the sound source of the built-in sound source VDP 1512a. However, it is not reflected in the adjustment of the volume of the above-mentioned notification sound or notification sound.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the volume of music or sound effects is adjusted by directly rotating the knob of the volume adjustment volume 1510a, and the dial operation unit 401 or the press operation unit 405 of the effect operation unit 400. There are two methods of adjusting the volume of music and sound effects by increasing or decreasing the value of the substrate volume by adding or subtracting a predetermined value in accordance with the above operation. Since the volume adjustment volume 1510a is mounted on the peripheral control board 1510, it is necessary to make the main body frame 4 always open from the outer frame 2. Then, the hall clerk can turn the knob of the volume adjustment volume 1510a. However, at the volume adjusted by the hall clerk, it may be difficult for the player to hear the music or sound effect, or may be loud for the player to feel the music or sound effect. Therefore, within a predetermined time after the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, the dial operation unit 401 and the press operation unit 405 of the production operation unit 400 are operated, or a demonstration is performed by the game board side production display device 1600 in a waiting state. When the dial operation unit 401 or the pressing operation unit 405 of the production operation unit 400 is operated during the period being performed, a screen for performing the setting mode is displayed on the game board side production display device 1600, By operating the dial operation unit 401 and the pressing operation unit 405 of the effect operation unit 400 according to the setting mode screen, the volume of music and sound effects can be adjusted to a desired volume. Thus, the player can adjust the volume of the music and sound effects to a desired volume. Therefore, when the volume of the hall clerk feels low and it is difficult to hear the music and sound effects, the production operation unit 400 The dial operation unit 401 and the pressing operation unit 405 can be operated to increase the volume to a desired level. When the volume adjusted by the hall clerk feels loud and music or sound effects are felt, the production operation unit The dial operation unit 401 and the pressing operation unit 405 of 400 can be operated to reduce the volume to a desired level.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the pachinko machine 1 is not playing a game, the state is continued for a predetermined time, and when the game board side effect display device 1600 is repeatedly demonstrationd (for example, 10 times). The volume adjusted by the player who was sitting on the front surface of the pachinko machine 1 and playing the game last time is canceled, and the volume is initialized. In the initialization of the volume, the volume adjusted by the hall clerk, that is, the volume adjusted by the hall clerk by directly rotating the knob portion of the volume adjustment volume 1510a. As a result, if it is difficult to hear the music or sound effect by adjusting the volume adjusted by the player who was sitting on the front of the pachinko machine 1 last time and adjusting the volume, this time, the player is seated on the front of the pachinko machine 1. A player who plays a game can operate the dial operation unit 401 and the press operation unit 405 of the production operation unit 400 to increase the volume to a desired level, and sits on the front of the pachinko machine 1 and plays a game last time. If the player feels loud and the music and sound effects are noisy, the player who sits on the front surface of the pachinko machine 1 and plays a game this time will have the dial operation unit 401 of the production operation unit 400 or the like. The pressing operation unit 405 can be operated to reduce the volume to a desired level.

[8. Power system]
Next, the power supply system of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 129 is a block diagram showing a power supply system of a pachinko machine, and FIG. 130 is a block diagram showing a continuation of FIG. First, the power supply board 931 will be described, and then the power supplied to each control board will be described. The grounds (GND) of various substrates and the grounds (GND) of various terminal boards are electrically connected to the ground (GND) of the power supply substrate 931 and are the same ground (GND).

[8-1. Power supply board 931]
The power board 931 is electrically connected to a power cord, and the plug of the power cord is inserted into a power outlet of the pachinko island facility. When the power switch 934 is operated, the power supplied from the pachinko island facility is supplied to the power supply board 931, and the pachinko machine 1 can be turned on.

  As shown in FIG. 129, the power supply board 931 includes a power supply control unit 935 and a launch control unit 953. The power supply control unit 935 is a circuit that creates various DC voltages from AC 24 volts (AC24V) supplied from the Pachinko Island facility, and supplies backup power to the main control board 1310 and the payout control board 951. The unit 953 is a circuit that drives and controls the firing solenoid 682 of the ball striking device 650 shown in FIG. 5 and the ball feeding solenoid 255 of the ball feeding unit 250 shown in FIG.

  The power supply control unit 935 includes a synchronous rectification circuit 935a, a power factor correction circuit 935b, a smoothing circuit 935c, a power generation circuit 935d, and capacitors BC0 and BC1. The AC 24V supplied from the pachinko island facility is supplied to the gaming ball lending device connection terminal plate 869 via the power supply board 931 and also to the synchronous rectifier circuit 935a. The synchronous rectification circuit 935a rectifies 24 volt (AC24V) supplied from the Pachinko Island facility and supplies the rectified current to the power factor correction circuit 935b. The power factor improvement circuit 935b improves the power factor of the rectified power to create a direct current + 37V (DC + 37V, hereinafter referred to as “+ 37V”) and supplies it to the smoothing circuit 935c. The smoothing circuit 935c removes the supplied + 37V ripple, smoothes + 37V, and supplies the smoothed voltage to the launch control circuit 953a and the power generation circuit 935d of the launch control unit 953.

  The capacitor BC0 supplies backup power to a RAM (main control built-in RAM) built in the main control MPU 1310a of the main control board 1310, and the capacitor BC1 is built in the payout control MPU 952a of the payout control unit 952 in the payout control board 951. A backup power source is supplied to the RAM (payout control built-in RAM).

  The launch control circuit 953a of the launch control unit 953 uses the + 37V supplied from the smoothing circuit 935c as a drive power supply, and the game area 5a shown in FIG. While controlling the drive current for launching (firing) toward the direction and outputting it to the firing solenoid 682, the constant current is output to the ball feed solenoid 255 of the ball feed unit 250 to thereby control the ball of the ball feed unit 250. The feeding member receives one game ball stored in the upper plate 321 of the dish unit 320, and controls to send the game ball received by the ball feeding member to the hitting ball hitting device 650.

  The power supply generation circuit 935d is supplied from the smoothing circuit 935c with + 37V to DC + 5V (DC + 5V, hereinafter referred to as “+ 5V”), DC + 12V (DC + 12V, hereinafter referred to as “+ 12V”), and DC. + 24V (DC + 24V, hereinafter referred to as “+ 24V”) is created and supplied to the payout control board 951 and the frame peripheral relay terminal board 868, respectively. The power supply system supplied with + 5V is the + 5V power supply line, the power supply system supplied with + 12V is supplied with the + 12V power supply line, and the power supply system supplied with + 24V is supplied with the + 24V power supply line.

  + 5V generated by the power supply generation circuit 935d is supplied to the payout control board 951 as described later. + 5V supplied to the payout control board 951 is applied to the power supply terminal of the payout control MPU 952a via the payout control filter circuit 951a, and is applied to the power supply terminal of the payout control built-in RAM via the diode PD0. ing. + 12V generated by the power supply generation circuit 935d is supplied to the + 5V generation circuit 1310g of the main control board 1310 via the payout control board 951. The + 5V creation circuit 1310g creates + 5V that is the control reference voltage of the main control MPU 1310a from + 12V from the payout control board 951. + 5V created by the + 5V creation circuit 1310g is supplied to the power supply terminal of the main control MPU 1310a via the main control filter circuit 1310h, and is also supplied to the power supply terminal of the main control built-in RAM via the diode MD0. ing.

  The negative terminal of the capacitor BC1 of the power supply board 931 is grounded to the ground (GND), while the positive terminal of the capacitor BC1 is electrically connected to the power supply terminal of the payout control built-in RAM of the payout control board 951, and is paid out. The cathode terminal of the diode PD0 on the control board 951 is also electrically connected. In other words, + 5V created by the power supply creation circuit 935d of the power supply board 931 causes a current to flow toward the power supply terminal of the payout control MPU 952a, and the power supply terminal of the payout control built-in RAM, which is forward by the diode PD0, and the capacitor BC1. Current flows to the positive terminal. As described above, the capacitor BC1 has an electrical connection method in which + 5V generated by the power generation circuit 935d of the power supply board 931 returns to the payout control board 951, and then returns again from the payout control board 951 to the power supply board 931. Is supplied and can be charged. As a result, when + 5V created by the power supply creation circuit 935d is not supplied to the payout control board 951, the charge charged in the capacitor BC1 is supplied to the payout control board 951 as payout VBB. Therefore, although the current is blocked by the diode PD0 and does not flow to the power supply terminal of the payout control MPU 952a and the payout control MPU 952a does not operate, the stored contents are retained by supplying the payout VBB to the power supply terminal of the payout control built-in RAM. It has become so.

  The negative terminal of the capacitor BC0 of the power supply board 931 is grounded to the ground (GND), while the positive terminal of the capacitor BC0 is electrically connected to the power supply terminal of the main control built-in RAM of the main control board 1310 via the payout control board 951. And is also electrically connected to the cathode terminal of the diode MD0 of the main control board 1310. In other words, + 5V created by the + 5V creating circuit 1310g is such that current flows toward the power supply terminal of the main control MPU 1310a, and the power supply terminal of the main control built-in RAM, which is forward by the diode MD0, and the positive terminal of the capacitor BC0, An electric current flows toward. In this way, the capacitor BC0 is charged with + 5V supplied by the electrical connection method in which + 5V generated by the + 5V generating circuit 1310g is supplied from the main control board 1310 and the payout control board 951 to the power supply board 931. Can be done. As a result, + 12V created by the power supply creation circuit 935d of the power supply board 931 is not supplied to the + 5V creation circuit 1310g of the main control board 1310 via the payout control board 951, and the + 5V creation circuit 1310g can create + 5V. When the charge is lost, the electric charge charged in the capacitor BC0 is supplied as the main VBB to the main control board 1310 via the payout control board 951. Therefore, a diode is connected to the power supply terminal of the main control MPU 1310a. Although the main control MPU 1310a does not operate because the current is blocked by MD0 and the main control MPU 1310a does not operate, the main VBB is supplied to the power supply terminal of the main control built-in RAM so that the stored contents are held. Thus, in the pachinko machine 1 according to this embodiment, the backup power supply circuit that supplies the backup power to the main control built-in RAM is constituted by the diode MD0 and the capacitor BC0.

[8-2. Voltage supplied to each control board]
Next, an outline of the voltage supplied to each control board and the like will be described, and subsequently, the voltage supplied mainly to the payout control board and the voltage supplied to the main control board will be described.

  Three types of voltages of + 5V, + 12V, and + 24V generated by the power generation circuit 935d of the power supply board 931 are supplied to the payout control board 951, as shown in FIG. Two types of voltages of +24 V are supplied to the main control board 1310 via the payout control board 951. Also, three types of voltages, + 5V, + 12V, and + 24V, created by the power generation circuit 935d of the power supply board 931, are supplied to the frame peripheral relay terminal plate 868, and through the frame peripheral relay terminal plate 868, the peripheral It is supplied to the control board 1510 and the peripheral door relay terminal board 882, respectively.

  Three types of voltages, + 5V, + 12V, and + 24V, supplied to the peripheral control board 1510 are used as shown in FIG. 4180a, respectively. The lamp driving circuit 4170a of the lamp driving board 4170 outputs various signals such as a lighting signal, a blinking signal, and a gradation lighting signal to various decorative boards of the game board 5, and the driving source driving circuit 4180a of the motor driving board 4180 is a game. A drive signal is output to an electrical drive source such as a motor or solenoid of the panel 5.

  The peripheral control board 1510 includes a + 3.3V creation circuit 1510b that creates 3.3V DC (DC + 3.3V, hereinafter referred to as “+ 3.3V”) from + 5V supplied from the frame peripheral relay terminal plate 868. ing. + 3.3V created by the + 3.3V creation circuit 1510b is supplied to the liquid crystal module 1600a of the game board side effect display device 1600. Further, + 12V supplied to the peripheral control board 1510 is supplied to the backlight power source 1600b of the game board side effect display device 1600.

  On the other hand, three types of voltages, + 5V, + 12V, and + 24V, supplied to the peripheral door relay terminal plate 882 are supplied to the frame decoration drive amplifier board 194 as shown in FIG. The frame decoration drive amplifier board 194 includes a + 9V creation circuit 194a that creates DC + 9V (DC + 9V, hereinafter referred to as “+ 9V”) from + 12V supplied from the peripheral door relay terminal board 882. Along with + 9V created by the + 9V creation circuit 194a, a total of four voltages, + 5V, + 12V, and + 24V, supplied from the peripheral door relay terminal plate 882, are supplied to various decorative boards and the like of the door frame 3.

  Further, + 12V supplied to the peripheral door relay terminal plate 882 is supplied to the upper plate side liquid crystal module power supply circuit 4450x. The plate side liquid crystal module power supply circuit 4450x creates + 12V to + 3.3V. + 3.3V created by the upper plate side liquid crystal module power supply circuit 4450x is supplied to various electronic components constituting the liquid crystal module circuit 4450V shown in FIG. And the door frame side effect display device 460, respectively. The voltage created by the upper plate side liquid crystal module backlight power supply circuit 4450y is supplied to the door frame side effect display device 460.

[8-2-1. Voltage supplied to dispensing control board]
As shown in FIG. 129, the payout control board 951 includes a payout control filter circuit 951a in addition to the payout control MPU 952a. The payout control filter circuit 951a is supplied with + 5V from the power supply board 931 and removes noise from the + 5V. In addition to being supplied to the capacitor BC1 of the power supply substrate 931 via the diode PD0, this + 5V is supplied to, for example, the payout control MPU 952a of the payout control unit 952. + 12V from the power supply board 931 is supplied to, for example, the payout control input circuit 952b of the payout control unit 952, and is also supplied to the external communication circuit 784a of the external terminal board 784 via the payout control board 951. The external communication circuit 784a of the external terminal board 784 outputs a signal that conveys the number of game balls paid out by the pachinko machine 1 and game information of the pachinko machine 1 to a hall computer installed in the game hall (hall). It is. The hall computer monitors the game of the player by grasping the number of game balls paid out by the pachinko machine 1 and the game information of the pachinko machine 1 from the signal output from the external communication circuit 784a. Note that +24 from the power supply board 931 is supplied to the main control board 1310 via the payout control board 951 without being used in the payout control board 951 at all.

[8-2-2. Voltage supplied to main control board]
As shown in FIG. 129, the main control board 1310 includes a + 5V creation circuit 1310g, a main control filter circuit 1310h, a power failure monitoring circuit 1310e, and the like in addition to the main control MPU 1310a. The + 5V creation circuit 1310g is supplied with + 12V from the power supply board 931 via the payout control board 951, and creates + 5V that is the control reference voltage of the main control MPU 1310a from this + 12V. In the main control board 1310, the power supply system supplied with + 5V generated by the + 5V generating circuit 1310g is the + 5V power supply line. In the present embodiment, the + 5V power supply line created by the power supply creation circuit 935d of the power supply board 931 and the + 5V power supply line created by the + 5V creation circuit 1310g of the main control board 1310 are not electrically connected. Thus, the + 5V power supply line created by the power supply creation circuit 935d of the power supply board 931 is not electrically connected to various electronic components of the main control board 1310, and the + 5V of the main control board 1310 is not connected. The + 5V power supply line created by the creation circuit 1310g is not electrically connected to various electronic components such as other boards other than the main control board 1310.

  The main control filter circuit 1310h is supplied with + 5V created by the + 5V creation circuit 1310g, and removes noise from this + 5V. In addition to being supplied to the capacitor BC0 of the power supply substrate 931 via the diode MD0, this + 5V is supplied to, for example, the main control MPU 1310a. For example, + 12V from the payout control board 951 is supplied to the main control input circuit 1310b and the like, and + 24V from the payout control board 951 is supplied to the main control solenoid drive circuit 1310d and the like, for example.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 1310e is supplied with + 12V and + 24V from the power supply board 931 via the payout control board 951, and monitors these + 12V and + 24V power failure or signs of instantaneous power failure. The power failure monitoring circuit 1310e outputs a power failure warning signal to the main control MPU 1310a as a power failure warning when detecting a sign of + 12V and + 24V power failure or instantaneous power failure. The power failure notice signal is input to the payout control MPU 952a via the main control board 1310 and the payout control input circuit 952b of the payout control board 951. The power failure notice signal is input to the peripheral control board 1510 via the main control board 1310. Further, the power failure warning signal is input to the frame decoration drive amplifier board 194 through the peripheral control board 1510, the frame peripheral relay terminal board 868, and the peripheral door relay terminal board 882 as shown in FIG. At the same time, the frame decoration drive amplifier board 194 is inputted to the decoration board of the door frame.

  In this embodiment, the power failure monitoring circuit 1310e is applied to one of the + 12V power line and the + 24V power line by monitoring the voltages applied to the two power lines, the + 12V power line and the + 24V power line, respectively. Compared with the case where the voltage to be monitored is monitored, it is possible to more accurately grasp the sign of power interruption such as a power failure or a momentary power failure.

[9. Main control board circuit]
Next, the circuit of the main control board 1310 shown in FIG. 123 will be described with reference to FIGS. 131 to 133. 131 is a circuit diagram showing a circuit of the main control board, FIG. 132 is a circuit diagram showing a power failure monitoring circuit, and FIG. 133 is a circuit showing an interface circuit for communication between the main control board and the peripheral control board. FIG. First, the main control filter circuit 1310h shown in FIG. 129 will be described, and then the power source, main control system reset, main control crystal oscillator, main control input circuit, power failure monitoring circuit, main control MPU created by the main control board 1310 will be described. Various input / output signals to and from the main control board 1310 and the peripheral control board 1510 will be described.

  The main control board 1310 includes the main control MPU 1310a, the main control input circuit 1310b, the main control output circuit 1310c, the main control solenoid drive circuit 1310d, the power failure monitoring circuit 1310e, the + 5V creation circuit 1310g, and the main control MPU 1310a, In addition to the control filter circuit 1310h, as a peripheral circuit, as shown in FIG. 131, a main control system reset MIC1 that outputs a reset signal, a main control crystal oscillator MX0 that outputs a clock signal (in this embodiment, 24 megahertz (MHz) )) Mainly.

[9-1. Main control filter circuit]
As shown in FIG. 131, the main control filter circuit 1310h mainly includes a main control three-terminal filter MIC0. This main control three-terminal filter MIC0 is a T-type filter circuit, and has excellent attenuation characteristics magnetically shielded with ferrite. In the main control three-terminal filter MIC0, + 5V generated by the + 5V generating circuit 1310g is applied to the first terminal, the second terminal is grounded to the ground (GND), and noise components are removed from the third terminal. + 5V is output. + 5V applied to the first terminal is electrically connected to the other end of the capacitor MC0 whose one end is connected to the ground (GND), so that the ripple (AC component superimposed on the voltage) is first removed. Smoothed.

  + 5V output from the third terminal is electrically connected to the other end of the capacitor MC1 and the electrolytic capacitor MC2 (capacitance: 470 microfarad (μF) in this embodiment), one end of which is grounded with the ground (GND). By connecting to, ripples are further removed and smoothed. The smoothed + 5V is applied to the power supply terminal of the main control system reset MIC1, the VDD terminal that is the power supply terminal of the main control crystal oscillator MX0, the VDD terminal that is the power supply terminal of the main control MPU 1310a, and the like. Note that the power supply terminal of the main control MPU 1310a has a power failure or a momentary power failure, and when the power supply from the pachinko island facility is cut off, the electric charge charged in the electrolytic capacitor MC2 is a power failure or a momentary power failure. It is applied as +5 V over a period of about 7 milliseconds (ms) after the occurrence.

  One end of the VDD terminal of the main control MPU 1310a is electrically connected to the other end of the capacitor MC3 grounded to the ground (GND), and + 5V applied to the VDD terminal is further smoothed by removing ripples. The VSS terminal, which is the ground terminal of the main control MPU 1310a, is grounded to the ground (GND).

  Further, the VDD terminal of the main control MPU 1310a is electrically connected to the anode terminal of the diode MD0 in addition to being electrically connected to the capacitor MC3. The cathode terminal of the diode MD0 is electrically connected to the VBB terminal which is a power supply terminal of a RAM (main control built-in RAM) built in the main control MPU 1310a, and one end thereof is a capacitor MC4 which is grounded to the ground (GND). Is electrically connected to the other end. In addition to being electrically connected to the cathode terminal of the diode MD0 and the other end of the capacitor MC4, the VBB terminal of the main control built-in RAM is connected to the plus of the capacitor BC0 of the power supply board 931 shown in FIG. 129 via the resistor MR0. It is electrically connected to the terminal. That is, + 5V smoothed by removing the noise component by the main control filter circuit 1310h is applied to the VDD terminal of the main control MPU 1310a, and via the diode MD0, the VBB terminal of the main control built-in RAM and the capacitor BC0. Are applied to the positive terminal. As a result, as described above, + 12V generated by the power generation circuit 935d of the power supply board 931 shown in FIG. 129 is not supplied to the + 5V generation circuit 1310g of the main control board 1310 via the payout control board 951, and + 5V is generated. When the circuit 1310g cannot create + 5V, the electric charge charged in the capacitor BC0 is supplied to the main control board 1310 as the main VBB, so that the VDD terminal of the main control MPU 1310a has Although the current is blocked by the diode MD0 and does not flow and the main control MPU 1310a does not operate, the stored contents are held by applying the main VBB to the VBB terminal of the main control built-in RAM.

[9-2. Main control system reset]
As shown in FIG. 131, +5 V smoothed by removing the noise component by the main control filter circuit 1310h is applied to the power supply terminal of the main control system reset MIC1. The main control system reset MIC1 resets the main control MPU 1310a and the main control output circuit 1310ca with reset function, and has a built-in delay circuit. One end of the delay capacitor terminal of the main control system reset MIC1 is electrically connected to the other end of the capacitor MC5 grounded to the ground (GND), and the delay time by the delay circuit is set by the capacitance of the capacitor MC5. Be able to. Specifically, when + 5V input to the power supply terminal reaches a threshold value (for example, 4.25V), main control system reset MIC1 outputs a system reset signal from the output terminal after the delay time has elapsed.

  The output terminal of the main control system reset MIC1 is electrically connected to the SRST terminal that is a reset terminal of the main control MPU 1310a and the reset terminal of the main control output circuit 1310ca with reset function. The output terminal is an open collector output type, one end of which is electrically connected to the other end of the pull-up resistor MR1 that is electrically connected to the + 5V power line, and the other end is a capacitor that is grounded to the ground (GND). It is electrically connected to the other end of MC6. Ripple is removed and smoothed by this capacitor MC6. When the voltage input to the power supply terminal is larger than the threshold value, the output terminal is pulled up to + 5V by the pull-up resistor MR1 and the logic becomes HI. This logic is the SRST terminal of the main control MPU 1310a and the main control output with reset function. When the voltage inputted to the reset terminal of the circuit 1310ca is lower than the threshold value, the logic becomes LOW, and this logic becomes the SRST terminal of the main control MPU 1310a and the main control output circuit 1310ca with reset function. Each is input to the reset terminal. Since the SRST terminal of the main control MPU 1310a and the reset terminal of the main control output circuit 1310ca with reset function are negative logic inputs, respectively, the main control MPU 1310a and the reset function when the voltage input to the power supply terminal is smaller than the threshold value. The attached main control output circuit 1310ca is reset. The power supply terminal is electrically connected to the other end of the capacitor MC7 whose one end is grounded (GND), and + 5V input to the power supply terminal is smoothed by removing ripples. The ground terminal is grounded with a grant (GND), and the NC terminal is not electrically connected to the outside.

[9-3. Main control crystal oscillator]
As shown in FIG. 131, +5 V smoothed by removing the noise component by the main control filter circuit 1310h is applied to the VDD terminal which is the power supply terminal of the main control crystal oscillator MX0. This VDD terminal is electrically connected to the other end of the capacitor MC8, one end of which is grounded (GND), and + 5V inputted to the VDD terminal is further smoothed by removing ripples. In addition to the VDD terminal, the smoothed + 5V is also applied to the A terminal, B terminal, C terminal, and ST terminal, which are output frequency selection terminals. The main control crystal oscillator MX0 outputs a clock signal of 24 MHz from the F terminal which is an output terminal by applying + 5V to these A terminal, B terminal, C terminal and ST terminal.

  The F terminal of the main control crystal oscillator MX0 is electrically connected to the CLK terminal, which is the clock terminal of the main control MPU 1310a, and a 24 MHz clock signal is input. Note that the GND terminal, which is the ground terminal of the main control crystal oscillator MX0, is grounded to the ground (GND), and the D terminal that outputs the divided frequency of the F terminal of the main control crystal oscillator MX0 is not electrically connected to the outside. It is in a state.

[9-4. Main control input circuit]
The main control input circuit 1310b detects from the general prize opening sensors 4020 and 4020, the first starting opening sensor 4002, the second starting opening sensor 4004, the magnetic detection sensor 4024, the count sensor 4005, and the gate sensor 4003 shown in FIG. In addition to the signal, this is a circuit to which an operation signal (RAM clear signal) or the like from an operation switch 954 provided in the payout control board 951 shown in FIG. 124 is input. Since the circuit configuration to which the detection signal from each switch is input is the same, here, a circuit to which the operation signal (RAM clear signal) from the operation switch 954 is input will be described.

[9-4-1. A circuit to which an operation signal (RAM clear signal) is input from the operation switch]
First, as described above, the operation switch 954 includes a RAM (payout control built-in RAM) built in the payout control MPU 952a of the payout control board 951 and a main control of the main control board 1310 within a predetermined period from when the power is turned on. It is operated when clearing the RAM (main control built-in RAM) built in the MPU 1310a, or when an error is notified after the power is turned on, it is operated to cancel the error. Function to clear RAM within a predetermined period from power-on, and error cancellation after power-on (after a period during which the function is performed as RAM clear, that is, after a predetermined period elapses from power-on) And a function of performing Since the main control board 1310 does not have the function of canceling the error that the payout control board 951 has, if the operation signal from the operation switch 954 is input within a predetermined period from when the power is turned on, the main control board 1310 A process of clearing the main control built-in RAM is performed as a RAM clear signal for clearing the built-in RAM.

  When the operation switch 954 is not operated, the main control board 1310 receives an operation signal whose logic is LOW from the payout control board 951, while when the operation switch 954 is operated, the main control board 1310 receives a logic from the payout control board 951. The operation signal in which HI becomes HI is input from the payout control board 951 (detailed description of this point will be described later).

  As shown in FIG. 131, the transmission line for transmitting the operation signal from the operation switch 954 provided in the payout control board 951 within a predetermined period from when the power is turned on is pulled up with one end electrically connected to the + 12V power line. It is electrically connected to the other end of the resistor MR2 and electrically connected to the base terminal of the transistor MTR0 via the resistor MR3. In addition to being electrically connected to the resistor MR3, the base terminal of the transistor MTR0 is also electrically connected to the other end of the resistor MR4 that is grounded to the ground (GND). The emitter terminal of the transistor MTR0 is grounded to the ground (GND), and the collector terminal of the transistor MTR0 is electrically connected to the other end of the resistor MR5, one end of which is electrically connected to the + 5V power supply line, and a non-inverting buffer. Main control via ICMIC 10 (non-inverted buffer ICMIC 10 includes eight non-inverted buffer circuits, and the signal waveform input to one of them (MIC 10A) is shaped and output without being inverted). The MPU 1310a is electrically connected to the input terminal PA0 of the input port PA.

  The circuit that outputs the operation signal from the operation switch 954 on the payout control board 951 is configured as an open collector output type in which the emitter terminal is grounded to the ground (GND), and transmits the operation signal from the operation switch 954. The line is pulled up to the + 12V side by the pull-up resistor MR2. In the main control board 1310, when the operation switch 954 is not operated, the operation signal from the payout control board 951 is pulled down to the ground (GND) side and the logic is input as LOW, while the operation switch 954 is operated. The operation signal from the payout control board 951 is pulled up to the + 12V side by the pull-up resistor MR2 and the logic is input as HI.

  A circuit composed of the resistors MR3 and MR4 and the transistor MTR0 is a switch circuit that is turned ON / OFF by an operation signal from the operation switch 954.

  When the operation switch 954 is not operated, an operation signal whose logic is LOW is input to the base terminal of the transistor MTR0, whereby the transistor MTR0 is turned off and the switch circuit is also turned off. As a result, the voltage applied to the collector terminal of the transistor MTR0 is pulled up to + 5V by the resistor MR5 and the operation signal from the operation switch 954 whose logic becomes HI is input to the input terminal PA0 of the input port PA of the main control MPU 1310a. Is done. The main control MPU 1310a does not instruct to perform RAM clear that erases information stored in the main control built-in RAM when the logical value of the operation signal from the operation switch 954 input to the input terminal PA0 is HI. to decide.

  On the other hand, when the operation switch 954 is being operated, an operation signal that has been pulled up to +12 V by the pull-up resistor MR2 and has a logic level HI is input to the base terminal of the transistor MTR0, so that the transistor MTR0 is turned on. The circuit is also turned on. As a result, the operation signal from the operation switch 954 whose logic is LOW when the voltage applied to the collector terminal of the transistor MTR0 is pulled down to the ground (GND) side is input to the input terminal PA0 of the input port PA of the main control MPU 1310a. Is done. The main control MPU 1310a instructs the RAM clear to erase the information stored in the main control built-in RAM when the logical value of the operation signal from the operation switch 954 input to the input terminal PA0 is LOW. Judge.

  The operation signal from the operation switch 954 is pulled up to the + 12V side by the pull-up resistor MR2. This is because an operation signal from the operation switch 954 is input via the payout control board 951. That is, between the boards of the main control board 1310 and the payout control board 951, it is higher than the control reference voltage + 5V in order to suppress the influence of noise entering the wiring (harness) that electrically connects the boards. The reliability of the signal is enhanced by using + 12V which is a voltage. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the detection signals from the general winning opening sensor 4020, the first starting opening sensor 4002, and the second starting opening sensor 4004 that are directly input to the main control board 1310 are set to + 5V side by the pull-up resistor. While being pulled up, detection signals from the magnetic detection sensor 4024, the count sensor 4005, the general winning a prize opening sensor 4020, and the gate sensor 4003 inputted through the panel relay board 4161 shown in FIG. 123 are sent to the main control board 1310. Since it is not directly input, it is pulled up to the + 12V side by a pull-up resistor, similarly to the operation signal from the operation switch 954.

[9-5. Power failure monitoring circuit]
As shown in FIG. 129, the main control board 1310 is supplied with two types of voltages of + 12V and + 24V from the power supply board 931 via the payout control board 951, and + 12V and + 24V are input to the power failure monitoring circuit 1310e. ing. The power failure monitoring circuit 1310e monitors the signs of + 12V and + 24V power failure or instantaneous power failure, and detects a power failure warning signal as a power failure warning signal in addition to the main control MPU 1310a when detecting a power failure or instantaneous power failure sign. This is output to the payout control MPU 952a of 951 and the peripheral control board 1510. Here, the configuration of the power failure monitoring circuit will be described first, followed by the monitoring of the + 24V power failure or instantaneous power failure, the + 12V power failure or instantaneous power failure, and the output of the power failure warning signal.

[9-5-1. Configuration of power failure monitoring circuit]
As shown in FIG. 132, the power failure monitoring circuit 1310e mainly includes a shunt-type stabilized power supply circuit MIC20, an open collector output type comparator MIC21, a D-type flip-flop MIC22, and transistors MTR20 to MTR23.

  The reference voltage input terminal REF terminal and the cathode terminal K terminal of the shunt-type stabilized power supply circuit MIC20 are electrically connected to the other end of the resistor MR20, one end of which is electrically connected to the + 5V power supply line. + 5V is applied, and the current input to the REF terminal is limited by the resistor MR20. The K terminal outputs a reference voltage Vref that is a comparison reference voltage of the comparator MIC21 (in this embodiment, 2.495 V is set). The K terminal is electrically connected to the other end of the capacitor MC20 whose one end is grounded to the ground (GND), and the reference voltage Vref output from the K terminal is rippled (convolved with the voltage) by the capacitor MC20. AC component) is removed and smoothed. The A terminal, which is the anode terminal of the shunt-type stabilized power supply circuit MIC20, is grounded to the ground (GND).

  The comparator MIC21 includes two voltage comparison circuits, one of which (MIC21A) is used for comparing the monitor voltage V1 of + 24V and the reference voltage Vref, and the other one (MIC21B). , + 12V monitor voltage V2 and reference voltage Vref are used for comparison. The monitoring voltage V1 of + 24V is applied to the third terminal, which is the positive terminal of the MIC 21A, and the reference voltage Vref is applied to the second terminal, which is the negative terminal of the MIC 21A. The monitoring voltage V2 of + 12V is applied to the 5th terminal which is the plus terminal of the MIC 21B, and the reference voltage Vref is applied to the 6th terminal which is the minus terminal of the MIC 21B. These comparison results are input to the D-type flip-flop MIC22. The D-type flip-flop MIC22 includes two D-type flip-flop circuits, one of which (MIC22A) is used in the present embodiment. The Vcc terminal which is a power supply terminal of the comparator MIC21 is electrically connected to the other end of the capacitor MC21 whose one end is grounded (GND), and + 5V applied to the Vcc terminal which is the power supply terminal of the comparator MIC21 is The ripple is removed and smoothed by the capacitor MC21, and the GND terminal which is the ground terminal of the comparator MIC21 is grounded to the ground (GND).

[9-5-2. Monitoring of + 24V power outage or instantaneous power failure]
As described above, the monitoring of the + 24V power failure or instantaneous power failure is performed by the MIC 21A of the comparator MIC21 comparing the + 24V monitoring voltage V1 with the reference voltage Vref. As shown in FIG. 132, the third terminal, which is the plus terminal of the MIC 21A of the comparator MIC 21 to which the + 24V monitoring voltage V1 is applied, has one end connected to the + 24V power line and the other end of the resistor MR21. Is connected to the ground (GND), the other end of the resistor MR22 is electrically connected and the other ends of the resistors MR21 and MR22, and the other end of the capacitor MC23 is grounded to the ground (GND). Are electrically connected. The + 24V monitoring voltage V1 applied to the third terminal, which is the positive terminal of the MIC21A of the comparator MIC21, is divided by + 24V by the resistance ratio of the resistors MR21 and MR22, and the ripple is removed by the capacitor MC23 and is smoothed. . The values of the resistors MR21 and MR22 are preset to the power failure detection voltage V1pf (in the present embodiment, set to 21.40V) when + 24V has a power failure or a momentary power failure, and the voltage starts dropping from + 24V. The monitoring voltage V1 of + 24V is set to be the same value as the reference voltage Vref.

  The first terminal that is the output terminal of the MIC 21A of the comparator MIC 21 is an open collector output, and one end is electrically connected to the other end of the pull-up resistor MR23 that is electrically connected to the + 5V power supply line. One end is electrically connected to the other end of the capacitor MC24, which is grounded with the ground (GND), and is electrically connected to a PR terminal which is a preset terminal of the D-type flip-flop MIC22. The capacitor MC24 plays a role as a low-pass filter.

  When the + 24V voltage is higher than the power failure detection voltage V1pf, the + 24V monitoring voltage V1 becomes higher than the reference voltage Vref, and the voltage applied to the first terminal which is the output terminal of the MIC 21A of the comparator MIC21 is + 5V by the pull-up resistor MR23. A signal whose logic is HI is input to the PR terminal which is a preset terminal of the D-type flip-flop MIC22.

  On the other hand, when the + 24V voltage is smaller than the power failure detection voltage V1pf, the + 24V monitoring voltage V1 becomes smaller than the reference voltage Vref, and the voltage applied to the first terminal, which is the output terminal of the MIC 21A of the comparator MIC21, is ground (GND). The signal with the logic level LOW is input to the PR terminal which is the preset terminal of the D-type flip-flop MIC22.

[9-5-3. Monitoring of + 12V power failure or instantaneous power failure]
As described above, the + 12V power failure or instantaneous power failure is monitored by the MIC 21B of the comparator MIC21 comparing the + 12V monitor voltage V2 with the reference voltage Vref. As shown in FIG. 132, the fifth terminal, which is the plus terminal of the MIC 21B of the comparator MIC 21 to which the + 12V monitoring voltage V2 is applied, Are connected to the other end of the resistor MR25, and the other ends of the resistors MR24 and MR25, and the other end of the capacitor MC25 is connected to the ground (GND). Are electrically connected. The + 12V monitoring voltage V2 applied to the fifth terminal, which is the positive terminal of the MIC21B of the comparator MIC21, is divided by + 12V by the resistance ratio of the resistors MR24 and MR25, and the ripple is removed by the capacitor MC25 and is smoothed. . The values of the resistors MR24 and MR25 are preset to the power failure detection voltage V2pf (in this embodiment, set to 10.47V) when + 12V has a power failure or a momentary power failure and the voltage starts to drop from + 12V. The monitoring voltage V2 of + 12V is set to be the same value as the reference voltage Vref.

  The 7th terminal, which is the output terminal of the MIC21B of the comparator MIC21, is an open collector output and is electrically connected to the 1st terminal, which is the output terminal of the MIC21A, so that one end is electrically connected to the + 5V power line. The D-type flip-flop MIC22 is preset by being electrically connected to the other end of the pull-up resistor MR23 that is electrically connected, and one end being electrically connected to the other end of the capacitor MC24 that is grounded to the ground (GND). The terminal is electrically connected to the PR terminal. As described above, the capacitor MC24 plays a role as a low-pass filter.

  When the voltage of + 12V is higher than the power failure detection voltage V2pf, the monitoring voltage V2 of + 12V becomes higher than the reference voltage Vref, and the voltage applied to the seventh terminal which is the output terminal of the MIC21B of the comparator MIC21 is + 5V by the pull-up resistor MR23. A signal whose logic is HI is input to the PR terminal which is a preset terminal of the D-type flip-flop MIC22.

  On the other hand, when the voltage of + 12V is smaller than the power failure detection voltage V2pf, the monitoring voltage V2 of + 12V becomes smaller than the reference voltage Vref, and the voltage applied to the seventh terminal which is the output terminal of the MIC21B of the comparator MIC21 is ground (GND). The signal with the logic level LOW is input to the PR terminal which is the preset terminal of the D-type flip-flop MIC22.

[9-5-4. Output of power failure warning signal]
The D type flip-flop MIC22 stores the value (logic) of the signal input to the 1D terminal, which is the D input terminal, according to the change in the edge of the clock signal input to the 1CK terminal, which is the clock input terminal. (Logic) is output from the 1Q terminal that is the output terminal, and a value obtained by inverting the stored value (logic) is output from the negative logic 1Q terminal that is the output terminal. In addition, when a signal whose logic is LOW is input to the CLR terminal which is the clear terminal, the D-type flip-flop MIC22 releases the latch state and changes the logic of the signal input to the PR terminal which is the preset terminal. The inverted signal is output from the 1Q terminal that is the output terminal (at this time, the same logic as that of the signal that is inverted from the logic of the signal output from 1Q, that is, the signal that is input to the PR terminal that is the preset terminal) On the other hand, when a signal whose logic is HI is input to the CLR terminal which is the clear terminal, the latch state is set. The D-type flip-flop MIC22 has a logic LOW at the preset terminal PR when a signal whose logic is HI is input to the CLR terminal which is a clear terminal and the latch state is set. When the signal is input, the state that the signal whose logic is HI is output from the 1Q terminal which is the output terminal is maintained (the signal obtained by inverting the logic of the signal output from 1Q is negative logic) The state of outputting from the 1Q terminal is maintained).

  In the D-type flip-flop MIC22, in this embodiment, the 1D terminal that is the D input terminal and the 1CK terminal that is the clock input terminal are grounded to the ground (GND). The circuit configuration is such that there is no change in the edge of the input clock signal, and the value (logic) of the signal input to the 1D terminal which is the D input terminal is stored and is not output from the 1Q terminal which is the output terminal. ing. As described above, the D-type flip-flop MIC22 has a signal from the first terminal that is the output terminal of the MIC21A of the comparator MIC21 that monitors the power failure or instantaneous power failure of + 24V, and the power failure of + 12V. Alternatively, a signal from the 7th terminal that is the output terminal of the MIC 21B of the comparator MIC 21 that monitors the instantaneous power failure is input, and a signal is output from the 1Q terminal that is the output terminal based on these signals. The Vcc terminal, which is a power supply terminal, is electrically connected to the other end of the capacitor MC22 whose one end is grounded (GND), and is applied to the Vcc terminal, which is the power supply terminal of the D-type flip-flop MIC22. + 5V is smoothed by removing the ripple by the capacitor MC22, the GND terminal as the ground terminal is grounded to the ground (GND), and the negative logic 1Q terminal that inverts the logic of the 1Q terminal as the output terminal is electrically connected to the outside. In an unconnected state.

  In this embodiment, the D-type flip-flop MIC22 receives a power failure clear signal from the main control MPU 1310a via the main control output circuit 1310ca with a reset function, to the CLR terminal which is a clear terminal. The power failure clear signal is output after a predetermined time has elapsed after the main control side power-on process described later performed by the main control MPU 1310a. Since the CLR terminal is a negative logic input, the power failure clear signal from the main control MPU 1310a is input to the CLR terminal with the logic being LOW via the main control output circuit 1310ca with reset function. When the power failure clear signal is input to the CLR terminal, the D-type flip-flop MIC22 cancels the latch state. At this time, the logic input to the PR terminal which is a preset terminal is inverted and the output terminal Is output from the 1Q terminal.

  On the other hand, when the output of the power failure clear signal from the main control MPU 1310a is stopped, the logic becomes HI via the main control output circuit 1310ca with reset function and is input to the CLR terminal. When the power failure clear signal is not input to the CLR terminal, the D-type flip-flop MIC22 sets the latch state, and latches the state where the logic is LOW at the PR terminal.

  The 1Q terminal that is the output terminal of the D-type flip-flop MIC22 is electrically connected to the input terminal PA1 of the input port PA of the main control MPU 1310a via the main control input circuit 1310b, and is the output terminal of the D-type flip-flop MIC22. A signal output from the 1Q terminal is input to the input terminal PA1 of the input port PA of the main control MPU 1310a as a power failure warning signal. The 1Q terminal that is the output terminal of the D-type flip-flop MIC22 is electrically connected to the main control output circuit 1310cb having no reset function, and resets the signal output from the 1Q terminal that is the output terminal of the D-type flip-flop MIC22. The functionless main control output circuit 1310cb outputs a payout power failure notice signal to the payout control board 951 and also outputs it to the peripheral control board 1510 as a peripheral power failure notice signal.

  As shown in FIG. 132, the main control input circuit 1310b that electrically connects the 1Q terminal that is the output terminal of the D-type flip-flop MIC22 and the input terminal PA1 of the input port PA of the main control MPU 1310a The 1Q terminal, which is the output terminal of the MIC 22, is electrically connected to the other end of the resistor MR26, one end of which is electrically connected to the + 5V power supply line, and electrically connected to the base terminal of the transistor MTR20 via the resistor MR27. It is connected. In addition to being electrically connected to the resistor MR27, one end of the transistor MTR20 is electrically connected to the other end of the resistor MR28 that is grounded to the ground (GND). The emitter terminal of the transistor MTR20 is grounded to the ground (GND), and the collector terminal of the transistor MTR20 is electrically connected to the other end of the resistor MR29, one end of which is electrically connected to the + 5V power supply line, and a non-inverting buffer. Main control via ICMIC 23 (non-inverted buffer ICMIC 23 includes eight non-inverted buffer circuits, and the signal waveform input to one (MIC 23A) is shaped and output without being inverted). The MPU 1310a is electrically connected to the input terminal PA1 of the input port PA.

  The circuit composed of the resistors MR27 and MR28 and the transistor MTR20 is a switch circuit that is turned ON / OFF by a signal output from the 1Q terminal that is the output terminal of the D-type flip-flop MIC22.

  When the logic of the signal output from the 1Q terminal which is the output terminal of the D-type flip-flop MIC22 is LOW, the voltage applied to the base terminal of the transistor MTR20 is pulled down to the ground (GND) side, and the transistor MTR20 is turned OFF. The switch circuit is also turned off. On the other hand, when the logic of the signal output from the 1Q terminal, which is the output terminal of the D-type flip-flop MIC22, is HI, the voltage applied to the base terminal of the transistor MTR20 is raised to the + 5V side, and the transistor MTR20 is turned on. The switch circuit is also turned on.

  When both the condition that the voltage of + 24V is larger than the power failure detection voltage V1pf and the condition that the voltage of + 12V is larger than the power failure detection voltage V2pf are satisfied, the signal whose logic is HI is preset in the D-type flip-flop MIC22. Since the signal is output from the 1Q terminal, which is the output terminal of the D-type flip-flop MIC22, the logic becomes LOW and is input to the base terminal of the transistor MTR20. Turn off. As a result, the voltage applied to the collector terminal of the transistor MTR20 is pulled up to + 5V by the resistor MR29, and the power failure warning signal whose logic becomes HI via the non-inverting buffer ICMIC23 is input to the input terminal PA of the input port PA of the main control MPU 1310a. Input to PA1.

  On the other hand, when either one of the condition that the voltage of + 24V is smaller than the power failure detection voltage V1pf and the condition that the voltage of + 12V is smaller than the power failure detection voltage V2pf is satisfied, the signal whose logic is LOW is D Since the signal is input to the PR terminal which is the preset terminal of the type flip-flop MIC22, the signal output from the 1Q terminal which is the output terminal of the D-type flip-flop MIC22 becomes the logic HI and is input to the base terminal of the transistor MTR20. As a result, the transistor MTR20 is turned ON. As a result, the power failure warning signal in which the voltage applied to the collector terminal of the transistor MTR20 is pulled down to the ground (GND) side and the logic becomes LOW via the non-inverting buffer ICMIC23 is input to the input port PA of the main control MPU 1310a. Input to PA1.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 132, the main control output circuit 1310cb without reset function that outputs a signal output from the 1Q terminal, which is the output terminal of the D-type flip-flop MIC22, to the payout control board 951 as a payout blackout signal is opened. The circuit is configured as a collector output type, and the 1Q terminal which is the output terminal of the D-type flip-flop MIC22 is electrically connected to the resistor MR26 of the main control input circuit 1310b described above, and the transistor MTR21 of the previous stage is connected via the resistor MR30. It is electrically connected to the base terminal. In addition to being electrically connected to the resistor MR30, one end of the base terminal of the transistor MTR21 at the previous stage is electrically connected to the other end of the resistor MR31 that is grounded to the ground (GND). The emitter terminal of the front-stage transistor MTR21 is grounded to the ground (GND), and the collector terminal of the front-stage transistor MTR21 is electrically connected to the other end of the resistor MR32 whose one end is electrically connected to the + 5V power supply line. At the same time, it is electrically connected to the base terminal of the subsequent transistor MTR22 via a resistor MR33. In addition to being electrically connected to the resistor MR33, one end of the base terminal of the transistor MTR22 at the subsequent stage is electrically connected to the other end of the resistor MR34 that is grounded to the ground (GND). The emitter terminal of the rear-stage transistor MTR22 is grounded to the ground (GND), the collector terminal of the rear-stage transistor MTR22 is electrically connected to the other end of the capacitor MC26 whose one end is grounded to the ground (GND), and wiring. It is electrically connected to the payout control board 951 via (harness). When the collector terminal of the subsequent transistor MTR22 is electrically connected to the payout control board 951 via a wiring (harness), the payout control input of the payout control unit 952 shown in FIG. In the circuit 952b, one end of the circuit 952b is electrically connected to the other end of a pull-up resistor (not shown) that is electrically connected to the + 12V power line, and the input terminal of the predetermined input port of the payout control MPU 952a shown in FIG. Connected.

  A circuit composed of the resistors MR30 and MR31 and the preceding transistor MTR21 is a preceding switch circuit, and a circuit composed of the resistors MR33 and MR34 and the succeeding transistor MTR22 is a succeeding switch circuit, and is a D-type flip-flop. It is turned ON / OFF by a signal output from the 1Q terminal which is an output terminal of the MIC 22.

  When the logic of the signal output from the 1Q terminal, which is the output terminal of the D-type flip-flop MIC22, is LOW, the voltage applied to the base terminal of the previous transistor MTR21 is pulled down to the ground (GND) side, and the previous transistor The MTR 21 is turned OFF and the preceding switch circuit is also turned OFF, and the voltage applied to the collector terminal of the preceding transistor MTR 21, which is the voltage applied to the base terminal of the succeeding transistor MTR 22, is raised to the + 5V side by the resistor MR 32. As a result, the rear-stage transistor MTR22 is turned on, and the rear-stage switch circuit is also turned on. On the other hand, when the logic of the signal output from the 1Q terminal, which is the output terminal of the D-type flip-flop MIC22, is HI, the voltage applied to the base terminal of the transistor MTR21 is raised to the + 5V side and the transistor MTR21 is turned ON. The front-stage switch circuit is also turned on, and the voltage applied to the collector terminal of the front-stage transistor MTR21, which is the voltage applied to the base terminal of the rear-stage transistor MTR22, is lowered to the ground (GND) side, thereby The transistor MTR22 is turned off, and the subsequent switch circuit is also turned off.

  When both the condition that the voltage of + 24V is larger than the power failure detection voltage V1pf and the condition that the voltage of + 12V is larger than the power failure detection voltage V2pf are satisfied, the signal whose logic is HI is preset in the D-type flip-flop MIC22. Because the signal is input to the PR terminal, which is the terminal, the signal output from the 1Q terminal, which is the output terminal of the D-type flip-flop MIC22, becomes logic LOW and is input to the base terminal of the transistor MTR21 in the previous stage. The transistor MTR21 is turned off. As a result, the voltage applied to the collector terminal of the former-stage transistor MTR21 is pulled up to the + 5V side by the resistor MR32 and applied to the base terminal of the latter-stage transistor MTR22, thereby turning on the latter-stage transistor MTR22. As a result, the voltage applied to the collector terminal of the subsequent transistor MTR22 is pulled down to the ground (GND) side on the payout control board 951 via the wiring (harness), so that the payout power failure warning signal whose logic is LOW is issued. Input to the control board 951.

  On the other hand, when either one of the condition that the voltage of + 24V is smaller than the power failure detection voltage V1pf and the condition that the voltage of + 12V is smaller than the power failure detection voltage V2pf is satisfied, the signal whose logic is LOW is D Since the signal is input to the PR terminal, which is the preset terminal of the type flip-flop MIC22, the signal output from the 1Q terminal, which is the output terminal of the D-type flip-flop MIC22, becomes logic HI and becomes the base terminal of the transistor MTR21 in the previous stage. As a result of the input, the previous-stage transistor MTR21 is turned ON. As a result, the voltage applied to the collector terminal of the preceding transistor MTR21 is pulled down to the ground (GND) and applied to the base terminal of the succeeding transistor MTR22, thereby turning off the succeeding transistor MTR22. As a result, the voltage applied to the collector terminal of the transistor MTR22 at the subsequent stage is pulled up to + 12V side by the pull-up resistor in the payout control input circuit 952b of the payout control unit 952 in the payout control board 951 via the wiring (harness). A payout power failure notice signal whose logic is HI is input to the payout control board 951.

Further, as shown in FIG. 132, the main control output circuit 1310cb without reset function that outputs a signal output from the 1Q terminal, which is the output terminal of the D-type flip-flop MIC22, to the peripheral control board 1510 as a peripheral power failure warning signal is opened. The circuit is configured as a collector output type, and the 1Q terminal, which is the output terminal of the D-type flip-flop MIC22, is electrically connected to the resistor MR26 of the main control input circuit 1310b described above, and the base terminal of the transistor MTR23 through the resistor MR35. And are electrically connected. In addition to being electrically connected to the resistor MR35, one end of the transistor MTR23 is electrically connected to the other end of the resistor MR36 that is grounded to the ground (GND). The emitter terminal of the transistor MTR23 is grounded to the ground (GND), and the collector terminal of the transistor MTR23 is electrically connected to the peripheral control board 1510 via a wiring (harness).
When the collector terminal of the transistor MTR23 is electrically connected to the peripheral control board 1510 via a wiring (harness), a peripheral control input circuit (not shown) of the peripheral control unit 1511 in the peripheral control board 1510 shown in FIG. In FIG. 1, one end is electrically connected to the other end of a pull-up resistor (not shown) that is electrically connected to the + 12V power supply line, and is electrically connected to an input terminal of a predetermined input port of the peripheral control MPU 1511a shown in FIG. Connected.

  The circuit composed of the resistors MR35 and MR36 and the transistor MTR23 is a switch circuit that is turned ON / OFF by a signal output from the 1Q terminal that is the output terminal of the D-type flip-flop MIC22.

  When the logic of the signal output from the 1Q terminal which is the output terminal of the D-type flip-flop MIC22 is LOW, the voltage applied to the base terminal of the transistor MTR23 is pulled down to the ground (GND) side, and the transistor MTR23 is turned OFF. The switch circuit is also turned off. On the other hand, when the logic of the signal output from the 1Q terminal, which is the output terminal of the D-type flip-flop MIC22, is HI, the voltage applied to the base terminal of the transistor MTR23 is raised to the + 5V side, and the transistor MTR23 is turned on. The switch circuit is also turned on.

  When both the condition that the voltage of + 24V is larger than the power failure detection voltage V1pf and the condition that the voltage of + 12V is larger than the power failure detection voltage V2pf are satisfied, the signal whose logic is HI is preset in the D-type flip-flop MIC22. Since the signal is output from the 1Q terminal, which is the output terminal of the D-type flip-flop MIC22, the logic becomes LOW and is input to the base terminal of the transistor MTR23. Turn off. As a result, the voltage applied to the collector terminal of the transistor MTR23 is pulled up to + 12V side by the pull-up resistor in the payout control input circuit of the peripheral control unit 1511 in the peripheral control board 1510 via the wiring (harness), so that the logic becomes HI. The peripheral power failure warning signal is input to the peripheral control board 1510.

  On the other hand, when either one of the condition that the voltage of + 24V is smaller than the power failure detection voltage V1pf and the condition that the voltage of + 12V is smaller than the power failure detection voltage V2pf is satisfied, the signal whose logic is LOW is D Since the signal is input to the PR terminal that is the preset terminal of the type flip-flop MIC22, the signal output from the 1Q terminal that is the output terminal of the D-type flip-flop MIC22 becomes the logic HI and is input to the base terminal of the transistor MTR23. As a result, the transistor MTR23 is turned ON. As a result, the peripheral power failure notice signal whose logic is LOW is generated when the voltage applied to the collector terminal of the transistor MTR23 is pulled down to the ground (GND) side in the peripheral control board 1510 via the wiring (harness). 1510 is input.

  As described above, the main control input circuit 1310b that transmits a signal output from the 1Q terminal that is the output terminal of the D-type flip-flop MIC22 to the main control MPU 1310a as a power failure warning signal, and the 1Q terminal that is the output terminal of the D-type flip-flop MIC22. The main control output circuit 1310cb without reset function for outputting the signal output from the peripheral control board 1510 to the peripheral control board 1510 has one transistor, and the power failure warning signal input to the main control MPU 1310a and the peripheral While the logic of the peripheral power failure warning signal input to the control board 1510 is the same logic, the signal output from the 1Q terminal which is the output terminal of the D-type flip-flop MIC22 is paid out to the payout control board 951. Main system without reset function that outputs as a power failure warning signal The output circuit 1310cb has two transistors, a front stage and a rear stage, and the logic of the payout power failure warning signal is the logic of the power failure warning signal input to the main control MPU 1310a and the peripheral power failure warning signal input to the peripheral control board 1510. Is different from the logic of the power failure warning signal and the logic of the peripheral power failure warning signal.

  The collector terminal of the transistor MTR20 of the main control input circuit 1310b is electrically connected to the other end of the resistor MR29, one end of which is electrically connected to the + 5V power supply line, and the main control MPU 1310a via the non-inverting buffer ICMIC23. The collector terminal of the transistor MTR22 at the subsequent stage of the main control output circuit 1310cb without reset function is electrically connected to the input terminal PA1 of the input port PA of the payout control board via wiring (harness). In the payout control input circuit 952b of the payout control unit 952 in 951, one end is electrically connected to the other end of the pull-up resistor electrically connected to the + 12V power supply line, and the main control output circuit 1310cb without reset function is connected. The collector terminal of the transistor MTR23 is a wiring Through the harness), the payout control input circuit of the peripheral control unit 1511 in the peripheral control board 1510, which is a pull-up resistor electrically connected to one end of which is connected + 12V power supply line and electrically. This is because the transistor MTR20 and the main control MPU 1310a of the main control input circuit 1310b are connected to the main control board between the collector terminal of the transistor MTR20 of the main control input circuit 1310b and the input terminal PA1 of the input port PA of the main control MPU 1310a. Since it is implemented in 1310, the main control board 1310 and the payout control board are used to perform the power outage notice by the logic (ON / OFF signal) of the power outage notice signal using + 5V which is the control reference voltage of the main control MPU 1310a. The main control MPU 1310a, between the boards 951 and between the main control board 1310 and the peripheral control board 1510, in order to suppress the influence of noise entering the wiring (harness) electrically connecting the boards. Control of the payout control MPU 952a and the peripheral control MPU 1511a It is the reference voltage + doing power failure notice by the logic of the power failure warning signal with certain + 12V at a higher voltage (ON / OFF signals) than 5V.

[9-6. Various input / output signals to main control MPU]
Next, various input / output signals to the main control MPU 1310a will be described with reference to FIG. The RXA terminal which is the serial data input terminal of the serial input port of the main control MPU 1310a receives serial data from the payout control board 951 shown in FIG. 123 as a payer serial data reception signal via the main control input circuit 1310b. . On the other hand, the TXA terminal and the TXB terminal, which are serial data output terminals of the serial output port of the main control MPU 1310a, receive the serial data transmitted from the TXA terminal to the payout control board 951 as the main payout serial data transmission signal and have no reset function. A main payment serial data transmission signal is transmitted to the payout control board 951 from the main control output circuit 1310cb without reset function to the circuit 1310cb, and the serial data to be sent to the peripheral control board 1510 shown in FIG. The peripheral serial data transmission signal is transmitted to the main control output circuit 1310cb without the reset function, and the main peripheral serial data transmission signal is transmitted from the main control output circuit 1310cb without the reset function to the peripheral control board 1510.

  In addition to the above-described operation signal (RAM clear signal) being input to each input terminal of a predetermined input port of the main control MPU 1310a, for example, a payout that informs the completion of normal reception of the above-described main payment serial data reception signal A payer ACK signal from the control board 951 is input via the main control input circuit 1310b, or detection signals from various switches such as the first start port sensor 4002 shown in FIG. 123 are input via the main control input circuit 1310b. Each is entered.

  On the other hand, from each output terminal of a predetermined output port of the main control MPU 1310a, for example, a main payment ACK signal that indicates the completion of normal reception of the above-described payment serial data reception signal is output to the main control output circuit 1310ca with reset function. Then, the main payout ACK signal is outputted from the main control output circuit 1310ca with reset function to the payout control board 951, or the drive signal is sent to the main control output circuit 1310ca with reset function for the start port solenoid 2107 shown in FIG. And a drive signal is output from the main control output circuit 1310ca with reset function to the start port solenoid 2107 via the main control solenoid drive circuit 1310d, and various displays such as the first special symbol display 1403 shown in FIG. To the main control output circuit 1310ca with reset function. A signal is output to output a drive signal from the main control output circuit 1310ca with reset function to various displays, and various information (game information) related to the game is output to the main control output circuit 1310ca with reset function to have a reset function. Various information (game information) related to the game is output to the payout control board 951 from the main control output circuit 1310ca.

[9-7. Interface circuit for communication between main control board and peripheral control board]
Next, a communication interface circuit between the main control board 1310 and the peripheral control board 1510 will be described with reference to FIG. The main control board 1310 is supplied with + 12V from the power supply board 931 shown in FIG. 129 via the payout control board 951, and the + 5V creation circuit 1310g creates + 5V that is the control reference voltage of the main control MPU 1310a from this + 12V. ing. The main peripheral serial data transmission signal transmitted from the main control board 1310 to the peripheral control board 1510 is influenced by noise entering the wiring (harness) that electrically connects the main control board 1310 and the peripheral control board 1510. Therefore, the reliability is enhanced by using + 12V, which is a voltage higher than + 5V, which is the control reference voltage of the main control MPU 1310a.

  Specifically, the main control board 1310 causes the main control output circuit 1310cb without a reset function to function as a communication interface circuit, and the communication interface circuit mainly includes a resistor MR50, resistors MR51 and MR52, and a transistor MTR50. Has been. On the other hand, the peripheral control board 1510 includes a diode AD10, an electrolytic capacitor AC10 (capacitance: 47 μF in this embodiment), and a photocoupler AIC10 (infrared LED and photo IC) as a communication interface circuit. It is mainly configured).

+ 12V supplied from the power supply board 931 is applied to the anode terminal of the diode MD50 of the main control board 1310 via the payout control board 951, and the negative terminal is grounded to the ground (GND) to the cathode terminal of the diode MD50. The electrolytic capacitor MC50 (capacitance: 220 microfarad (μF) in this embodiment) is electrically connected to the plus terminal. The cathode terminal of the diode MD50 is electrically connected to the positive terminal of the electrolytic capacitor MC50, and is electrically connected to the anode terminal (first terminal) of the photocoupler AIC10 of the peripheral control board 1510 via a wiring (harness). It is connected to the.
Thereby, for example, when a power failure or a momentary power failure occurs, power from the power supply board 931 is not supplied to the main control board 1310 via the payout control board 951, and thus the electric charge charged in the electrolytic capacitor MC50 is reduced. + 12V can be continuously applied from the main control board 1310 to the anode terminal of the photocoupler AIC10 of the peripheral control board 1510.

  As described above, the power supply terminal VDD of the main control MPU 1310a is charged to the electrolytic capacitor MC2 shown in FIG. 131 (capacitance: 470 μF in this embodiment) when a power failure or a momentary power failure occurs. Therefore, the main peripheral serial transmission port 1310ae built in the main control MPU 1310a serially manages at least the command set by the main control CPU core 1310aa in the transmission buffer register 1310aeb. The unit 1310aec can transfer the data to the transmission shift register 41aea and complete the transmission from the transmission shift register 1310aea as main peripheral serial data.

  The main peripheral serial data transmission signal transmitted from the main control board 1310 to the peripheral control board 1510 is connected to the wiring (harness) that electrically connects the main control board 1310 and the peripheral control board 1510 as described above. In order to suppress the influence of intruding noise, the reliability is enhanced by transmitting + 12V that is higher than + 5V that is the control reference voltage of the main control MPU 1310a.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, when a power failure or a momentary power failure occurs, the electric charge charged in the electrolytic capacitor MC50 is applied as + 12V from the main control board 1310 to the anode terminal of the photocoupler AIC10 of the peripheral control board 1510. Therefore, the main peripheral serial transmission port 1310ae built in the main control MPU 1310a transfers the command set by the main control CPU core 1310aa in the transmission buffer register 1310aeb to the transmission shift register 41aa by the serial management unit 1310aec. When transmission is performed as main circumference serial data from the shift register 1310aea, a main circumference serial data transmission signal having a logic level of HI can be transmitted from the collector terminal of the transistor MTR50 by + 12V.

  In this embodiment, the storage capacity of the transmission buffer register 1310aeb of the main peripheral serial transmission port 1310ae built in the main control MPU 1310a has 32 bytes, and one packet is composed of 3 bytes of data. Therefore, data for 10 packets at the maximum is stored in the transmission buffer register 1310aeb. In this embodiment, the transfer bit rate of the main peripheral serial data transmitted from the main control MPU 1310a is set to 19200 bps.

  The cathode terminal (third terminal) of the photocoupler AIC10 is electrically connected to the collector terminal of the transistor MTR50 of the main control board 1310 via the resistor AR10 and its wiring (harness). The resistor AR10 of the peripheral control board 1510 is a limiting resistor for limiting the current flowing through the built-in infrared LED of the photocoupler AIC10.

  The TXB terminal that outputs the main serial data transmission signal from the main control MPU 1310a shown in FIG. 131 is electrically connected to the other end of the resistor MR50 that is electrically connected to the + 5V power supply line, and the resistor MR51. And is electrically connected to the base terminal of the transistor MTR50. In addition to being electrically connected to the resistor MR51, one end of the transistor MTR50 is electrically connected to the other end of the resistor MR52 that is grounded to the ground (GND). The emitter terminal of the transistor MTR50 is grounded with the ground (GND).

  The circuit composed of the resistors MR51 and MR52 and the transistor MTR50 is a switch circuit. When the logic of the main serial data transmission signal is HI, the voltage applied to the base terminal of the transistor MTR50 is on the ground (GND) side. As a result, the transistor MTR50 is turned off, and the switch circuit is also turned off. As a result, forward current does not flow through the built-in infrared LED of the photocoupler AIC10 on the peripheral control board 1510, so that the photocoupler AIC10 is turned off. On the other hand, when the logic of the main serial data transmission signal is LOW, the voltage applied to the base terminal of the transistor MTR50 is pulled up to + 5V by the resistor MR50, turning on the transistor MTR50 and turning on the switch circuit. . As a result, a forward current flows through the built-in infrared LED of the photocoupler AIC10 of the peripheral control board 1510, so that the photocoupler AIC10 is turned on.

  + 5V supplied from the power supply board 931 is applied to the anode terminal of the diode AD10 of the peripheral control board 1510 via the frame peripheral relay terminal board 868, and the cathode terminal of the diode AD10 is connected to the ground (GND). It is electrically connected to the plus terminal of the electrolytic capacitor AC10 to be grounded. In addition to being electrically connected to the positive terminal of the electrolytic capacitor AC10, the cathode terminal of the diode AD10 is also electrically connected to the Vcc terminal (No. 6 terminal) that is the power supply terminal of the photocoupler AIC10. The emitter terminal (No. 4 terminal) of the photocoupler AIC10 is grounded to the ground (GND), and the collector terminal (No.5 terminal) of the photocoupler AIC10 is a pull-up resistor electrically connected to the plus terminal of the electrolytic capacitor AC10. It is pulled up to + 5V by AR11 and is electrically connected to the input terminal of the serial I / O port for the main control board of the peripheral control MPU 1511a. When the photocoupler AIC10 is turned ON / OFF, the logic of the signal output from the collector terminal of the photocoupler AIC10 changes, and this signal is used as a main peripheral serial data transmission signal as a serial I / O port for the main control board of the peripheral control MPU 1511a. Is input to the input terminal.

  Thereby, as described above, for example, when a power failure or a momentary power failure occurs, +5 V supplied from the power supply board 931 is not supplied to the peripheral control board 1510 via the frame peripheral relay terminal board 868. The electric charge charged in the electrolytic capacitor AC10 can be continuously applied to the Vcc terminal of the photocoupler AIC10 as + 5V. When power or instantaneous power failure occurs, +5 V from the electrolytic capacitor AC10 is applied, so that the main serial data transmission signal transmitted from the TXB terminal of the main control MPU 1310a to the peripheral control board 1510 is sent to the main control MPU 1310a. The data set in the transmission buffer register 1310aeb of the built-in main circumference serial transmission port 1310ae can be completed, and the main circumference serial data transmission signal in the middle of transmission, that is, the main circumference serial data is cut off. The peripheral control board 1510 reliably receives the signal without being lost or missing.

  When the logic of the main peripheral serial data transmission signal transmitted from the TXB terminal of the main control MPU 1310a to the peripheral control board 1510 is HI, the voltage applied to the base terminal of the transistor MTR50 is pulled down to the ground (GND) side and the transistor Since the photocoupler AIC10 is turned off when the MTR50 is turned off, the voltage applied to the collector terminal of the photocoupler AIC10 is pulled up to the + 5V side by the pull-up resistor AR11, and the logic becomes HI. The serial data transmission signal is input to the input terminal of the serial I / O port for the main control board of the peripheral control MPU 1511a, while the logic of the main peripheral serial data transmission signal transmitted from the TXB terminal of the main control MPU 1310a to the peripheral control board 1510. When is LOW Is applied to the collector terminal of the photocoupler AIC10 because the voltage applied to the base terminal of the transistor MTR50 is pulled up to + 5V by the resistor MR50 and the transistor MTR50 is turned on so that the photocoupler AIC10 is turned on. The main peripheral serial data transmission signal whose logic is LOW by the pulled voltage being pulled down to the ground (GND) side is input to the input terminal of the serial I / O port for the main control board of the peripheral control MPU 1511a. Thus, the logic of the main circumference serial data transmission signal output from the collector terminal of the photocoupler AIC10 is the same as the logic of the main circumference serial data transmission signal transmitted from the TXB terminal of the main control MPU 1310a to the peripheral control board 1510. It is the logic of

  As described above, in this embodiment, the + 5V power supply line to which + 5V that is the control reference voltage of the main control MPU 1310a is applied, and the + 12V power supply line to which + 12V that is the communication voltage applied through the diode MD50 is applied. Measures are taken when a power failure or a momentary power failure occurs and the control reference voltage and the communication voltage drop. That is, for the main peripheral serial transmission port 1310ae built in the main control MPU 1310a, a + 5V power supply line, a positive terminal of the electrolytic capacitor MC2 using the electrolytic capacitor MC2 of the main control filter circuit 1310h as a first auxiliary power supply, Are electrically connected in parallel, so that even if a power failure or a momentary power failure occurs and the control reference voltage applied from the + 5V power supply line decreases, the electrolytic capacitor of the main control filter circuit 1310h as the first auxiliary power supply By applying the control reference voltage from the plus terminal of MC2, the state in which the control reference voltage is applied can be maintained, and the resistor MR50, the resistors MR51 and MR52, and the transistor MTR50 are configured. Main function without reset function to function as a communication interface circuit For the output circuit 1310cb, + 12V applied to the + 12V power supply line is applied as a communication voltage to the anode terminal of the diode MD50, and the positive terminal of the cathode terminal of the diode MD50 and the electrolytic capacitor MC50 as the second auxiliary power supply. Even if a power failure or a momentary power failure occurs and the communication voltage applied from the + 12V power supply line via the diode MD50 is reduced by the terminals being electrically connected in parallel, the second auxiliary power supply is provided. By applying the communication voltage from the positive terminal of the electrolytic capacitor MC50, the state where the communication voltage is applied can be maintained. As a result, it is possible to prevent the command being transmitted from the main control board 1310 to the peripheral control board 1510 from being cut off, and to prevent omission of the command. Therefore, the peripheral control board 1510 can reliably receive the command being transmitted. can do. Therefore, it is possible to eliminate the missed command immediately after the occurrence of a power failure or during a momentary power failure.

  A plurality of commands set in the transmission buffer register 1310aeb of the main peripheral serial transmission port 1310ae built in the main control MPU 1310a are all composed of a resistor MR50, resistors MR51, MR52, and a transistor MTR50 as main peripheral serial data. 470 μF is set as the capacitance of the electrolytic capacitor MC2 of the main control filter circuit 1310h so that the transmission to the peripheral control board 1510 can be completed via the main control output circuit 1310cb without the reset function that functions as a communication interface circuit. 220 μF is set as the capacitance of the electrolytic capacitor MC50. As a result, even if a power failure or a momentary power failure occurs during transmission from the main control board 1310 to the peripheral control board 1510, a reset that causes all the commands set in the transmission buffer register 1310aeb to function as an interface circuit as main peripheral serial data Since the transmission to the peripheral control board 1510 can be completed via the main control output circuit 1310cb having no function, the peripheral control board 1510 can omit a plurality of commands set in the transmission buffer register 1310aeb without missing them. And can be received reliably.

[10. Dispensing control board circuit]
Next, a circuit and the like of the payout control board 951 shown in FIG. 124 will be described with reference to FIGS. 134 to 139. 134 is a circuit diagram showing a circuit and the like of the payout control unit, FIG. 135 is a circuit diagram showing the payout control input circuit, FIG. 136 is a circuit diagram showing a continuation of FIG. 135, and FIG. FIG. 138 is a circuit diagram showing the CR unit input / output circuit. FIG. 139 is an input / output diagram showing various input / output signals to / from the main control board and various output signals to the external terminal board. It is. First, the payout control filter circuit will be described, and then the payout control circuit, various input / output signals with the main control board, and various output signals to the external terminal board will be described.

[10-1. Dispensing control filter circuit]
As shown in FIG. 134, the payout control filter circuit 951a mainly includes a payout control three-terminal filter PIC0. This payout control three-terminal filter PIC0 is a T-type filter circuit, and has excellent attenuation characteristics magnetically shielded with ferrite. The first terminal of the payout control three-terminal filter PIC0 is electrically connected to the other end of the capacitor PC0, to which + 5V from the power supply board 931 shown in FIG. Then, + 5V from the power supply substrate 931 is smoothed by removing the ripple (the AC component convolved with the voltage) by the capacitor PC0. The second terminal of the payout control 3-terminal filter PIC0 is grounded to the ground (GND), and the third terminal of the payout control 3-terminal filter PIC0 outputs +5 V from which noise components have been removed.

  The third terminal of the payout control three-terminal filter PIC0 has one end connected to the ground (GND) and the other end of the capacitor PC1 and the electrolytic capacitor PC2 (capacitance: 180 microfarad (μF) in this embodiment). By being electrically connected to each other, the ripple is further removed from the +5 V output from the third terminal of the payout control three-terminal filter PIC0 and smoothed. The smoothed + 5V is applied to a power supply terminal of the payout control system reset PIC1, a VCC terminal that is a power supply terminal of the payout control crystal oscillator PX0, a VDD terminal that is a power supply terminal of the payout control MPU 952a, and the like. . Note that the power supply terminal of the payout control MPU 952a has a power failure or a momentary power failure, and when the power supply from the pachinko island facility is cut off, the electric charge charged in the electrolytic capacitor PC2 becomes a power failure or a momentary power failure. It is applied as +5 V over a period of about 7 milliseconds (ms) after the occurrence.

  The VDD terminal of the payout control MPU 952a is electrically connected to the other end of the capacitor PC3 whose one end is grounded (GND), and + 5V applied to the VDD terminal is smoothed by further removing ripples by the capacitor PC3. ing. The VSS terminal, which is the ground terminal of the payout control MPU 952a, is grounded to the ground (GND).

  Further, the VDD terminal of the payout control MPU 952a is electrically connected to the anode terminal of the diode PD0 in addition to being electrically connected to the capacitor PC3. The cathode terminal of the diode PD0 is electrically connected to the VBB terminal which is a power supply terminal of a RAM (payout control built-in RAM) built in the payout control MPU 952a, and one end of the capacitor PC4 is grounded to the ground (GND). Is electrically connected to the other end. In addition to being electrically connected to the cathode terminal of the diode PD0 and the other end of the capacitor PC4, the VBB terminal of this payout control built-in RAM is connected to the plus of the capacitor BC1 of the power supply board 931 shown in FIG. 129 via the resistor PR0. It is electrically connected to the terminal. In other words, + 5V smoothed by removing noise components by the payout control filter circuit 951a is applied to the VDD terminal of the payout control MPU 952a, and via the diode PD0, the VBB terminal of the payout control built-in RAM and the capacitor BC1. Are applied to the positive terminal. As a result, as described above, when + 5V generated by the power supply generation circuit 935d of the power supply board 931 shown in FIG. 129 is not supplied to the discharge control board 951, the charge charged in the capacitor BC1 is discharged. Since the current is blocked by the diode PD0 and does not flow to the VDD terminal of the payout control MPU 952a, the payout control MPU 952a does not operate. The stored contents are held by applying the payment VBB. As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to this embodiment, the backup power supply circuit that supplies the backup power to the payout control built-in RAM includes the diode PD0 and the capacitor BC1.

[10-2. Circuit of payout control unit]
As shown in FIG. 134, the payout control unit 952 includes a payout control MPU 952a, a payout control input circuit 952b, a payout control output circuit 952c, a payout motor drive circuit 952d, and a CR unit input / output circuit 952e. The payout control system reset PIC1 that outputs a signal and the payout control crystal oscillator PX0 that outputs a clock signal (in this embodiment, 8 megahertz (MHz)) are mainly configured. Here, the payout control system reset will be described first, followed by the payout control crystal oscillator, the payout control input circuit, the payout motor drive circuit, the CR unit input / output circuit, and various input / output signals to the payout control MPU.

[10-2-1. Payment control system reset]
As shown in FIG. 134, +5 V smoothed by removing the noise component by the payout control filter circuit 951a is applied to the power supply terminal of the payout control system reset PIC1. The payout control system reset PIC1 resets the payout control MPU 952a and the payout control output circuit 952ca with a reset function, and has a built-in delay circuit. One end of the delay control terminal of the payout control system reset PIC1 is electrically connected to the other end of the capacitor PC5 grounded to the ground (GND), and the delay time by the delay circuit is set by the capacitance of the capacitor PC5. Be able to. Specifically, the payout control system reset PIC1 outputs a system reset signal from the output terminal after the delay time elapses when + 5V input to the power supply terminal reaches a threshold value (for example, 4.25V).

  The output terminal of the payout control system reset PIC1 is electrically connected to the SRT0 terminal which is the reset terminal of the payout control MPU 952a and the reset terminal of the payout control output circuit 952ca with reset function. The output terminal is an open collector output type, one end of which is electrically connected to the other end of the pull-up resistor PR1, which is electrically connected to the + 5V power supply line, and one end of which is grounded to the ground (GND). The other end of the PC 6 is electrically connected. The capacitor PC6 plays a role as a low-pass filter. When the voltage input to the power supply terminal is larger than the threshold value, the output terminal is pulled up to + 5V side by the pull-up resistor PR1, and the logic becomes HI. This logic is the SRT0 terminal of the payout control MPU952a and the payout control output with reset function. When the voltage inputted to the reset terminal of the circuit 952ca is smaller than the threshold value, the logic becomes LOW when the voltage inputted to the power supply terminal is smaller than the threshold value. This logic is the SRT0 terminal of the payout control MPU 952a and Each is input to the reset terminal. Since the SRT0 terminal of the payout control MPU 952a and the reset terminal of the payout control output circuit 952ca with reset function are negative logic inputs, respectively, the payout control MPU 952a and the reset function when the voltage input to the power supply terminal is smaller than the threshold value. The attached payout control output circuit 952ca is reset. The power supply terminal is electrically connected to the other end of the capacitor PC7 whose one end is grounded (GND), and + 5V input to the power supply terminal is smoothed by removing ripples. The ground terminal is grounded with a grant (GND), and the NC terminal is not electrically connected to the outside.

[10-2-2. Dispensing control crystal oscillator]
As shown in FIG. 134, + 5V smoothed by removing the noise component by the payout control filter circuit 951a is input to the VCC terminal which is the power supply terminal of the payout control crystal oscillator PX0. The VCC terminal is electrically connected to the other end of the capacitor PC8, one end of which is grounded (GND), and + 5V input to the VCC terminal is further smoothed by removing ripples. In addition to the VCC terminal, the smoothed + 5V is also applied to an OE terminal that is an output enable terminal of the payout control crystal oscillator PX0. The payout control crystal oscillator PX0 outputs an 8 MHz clock signal from the OUT terminal, which is an output terminal, by applying +5 V to its OE terminal.

  The OUT terminal of the payout control crystal oscillator PX0 is electrically connected to the MCLK terminal that is the clock terminal of the payout control MPU 952a, and an 8 MHz clock signal is input to the payout control MPU 952a. Note that the GND terminal, which is the ground terminal of the payout control crystal oscillator PX0, is grounded to the grant (GND).

[10-2-3. Dispensing control input circuit]
The payout control input circuit 952b receives the payout blackout notice signal from the door frame open switch 618, the main body frame open switch 619 shown in FIG. 124, a circuit to which a detection signal from the full sensor 279 is input via the power supply board 931, a circuit to which an operation signal from the operation switch 954 is input, and the like. . First, the circuit to which the detection signal from the door frame opening switch is input will be described, then the circuit to which the detection signal from the main body frame opening switch will be input, the circuit to which the payout power failure warning signal from the power failure monitoring circuit will be input, The circuit to which the detection signal from the full tank detection sensor is input and the circuit to which the operation signal from the operation switch is input will be described. Note that the full detection sensor 279 and various detection switches such as the ball break detection sensor 827, the payout detection sensor 842, and the rotation detection sensor 840 shown in FIG. Since the circuit configuration to which the detection signal from the switch is input is almost the same, here, the circuit to which the detection signal from the full sensor is input will be described.

[10-2-3 (a). Circuit where detection signal from door frame opening switch is input]
The door frame opening switch 618 uses a normally closed type (normally closed (NC)), and the switch is turned on (conducted) with the door frame 3 opened from the main body frame 4 shown in FIG. The switch is turned off (cut) while 3 is closed by the body frame 4. The second terminal of the door frame opening switch 618 is grounded to the ground (GND), while the first terminal of the door frame opening switch 618 is a pull-up resistor PR20 whose one end is electrically connected to the + 5V power supply line. It is electrically connected to the end and electrically connected to the base terminal of the transistor PTR20 via the resistor PR21. In addition to being electrically connected to the resistor PR21, one end of the transistor PTR20 is electrically connected to the other end of the resistor PR22 that is grounded to the ground (GND). Further, the first terminal of the door frame opening switch 618 is electrically connected to the pull-up resistor PR20, and is also electrically connected to the other end of the capacitor PC20 that is grounded to the ground (GND). . The emitter terminal of the transistor PTR20 is grounded to the ground (GND), and the collector terminal of the transistor PTR20 is electrically connected to the other end of the resistor PR23, one end of which is electrically connected to the + 5V power supply line, and a non-inverting buffer. Dispensing control via ICPIC 20 (non-inverted buffer ICPIC 20 includes eight non-inverted buffer circuits, and the signal waveform input to one (PIC20A) is shaped and output without being inverted). The MPU 952a is electrically connected to the input terminal PA0 of the input port PA. When the transistor PTR20 is turned ON / OFF, the logic of the signal output from the collector terminal of the transistor PTR20 changes, and the signal is input as the door opening signal to the input terminal PA0 of the input port PA of the payout control MPU 952a.

  The first terminal of the door frame opening switch 618 is pulled up to the + 5V side by the pull-up resistor PR20 and is electrically connected to the base terminal of the transistor PTR20 through the resistor PR21, and the + 5V side by the pull-up resistor PR20. And is electrically connected to the base terminal of the transistor PTR21 via the resistor PR24. In addition to being electrically connected to the resistor PR24, one end of the transistor PTR21 is electrically connected to the other end of the resistor PR25 that is grounded to the ground (GND). The emitter terminal of the transistor PTR21 is grounded to the ground (GND), and the collector terminal of the transistor PTR21 is electrically connected to the external terminal plate 784 via a wiring (harness). Note that when the collector terminal of the transistor PTR21 is electrically connected to the external terminal plate 784 via a wiring (harness), one end of the external terminal plate 784 is electrically connected to the + 12V power line. It is electrically connected to the other end of the up resistor. When the transistor PTR21 is turned ON / OFF, the logic of the signal output from the collector terminal of the transistor PTR21 changes, and the signal is input to the external terminal plate 784 as the outer end frame door opening information output signal.

  Further, the first terminal of the door frame opening switch 618 is pulled up to the + 5V side by the pull-up resistor PR20 and is electrically connected to the base terminal of the transistor PTR20 through the resistor PR21, and at the + 5V side by the pull-up resistor PR20. To the base terminal of the transistor PTR21 via the resistor PR24, and to the + 5V side by the pull-up resistor PR20 and electrically connected to the base terminal of the transistor PTR22 via the resistor PR26. ing. The base terminal of the transistor PTR22 is electrically connected to the resistor PR26, and one end is electrically connected to the other end of the resistor PR27 that is grounded to the ground (GND). The emitter terminal of the transistor PTR22 is grounded to the ground (GND), and the collector terminal of the transistor PTR22 is electrically connected to the main control board 1310 shown in FIG. 123 via a wiring (harness). Note that when the collector terminal of the transistor PTR22 is electrically connected to the main control board 1310 via wiring (harness), one end of the main control input circuit 1310b of the main control board 1310 shown in FIG. The other end of a pull-up resistor (not shown) that is electrically connected to the line is electrically connected. When the transistor PTR22 is turned on / off, the logic of the signal output from the collector terminal of the transistor PTR22 changes, and the signal is input to the main control board 1310 as the main frame door opening signal.

  The circuit composed of the pull-up resistor PR20 and the capacitor PC20 is a switch signal generation circuit, and when the door frame 3 is opened from the main body frame 4 or when the door frame 3 is closed by the main body frame 4. It is configured as a circuit that also has a function of absorbing voltage fluctuations from the door frame opening switch 618 due to a fluttering phenomenon in which the contacts constituting the door frame opening switch 618 are repeatedly turned on and off for a short time.

  A circuit constituted by resistors PR21 and PR22 and a transistor PTR20, a circuit constituted by resistors PR24 and PR25 and a transistor PTR21, and a circuit constituted by resistors PR26 and PR27 and a transistor PTR22 are a door frame opening switch. This is a switch circuit that is turned ON / OFF by a detection signal from 618.

When the door frame 3 is opened from the main body frame 4, the door frame opening switch 618 is ON, so that the voltage applied to the base terminal of the transistor PTR 20 is lowered to the ground (GND) side, so that the transistor PTR 20 The switch circuit is turned off and the switch circuit is also turned off. As a result, the voltage applied to the collector terminal of the transistor PTR20 is pulled up to the + 5V side by the pull-up resistor PR23, and the door frame opening signal whose logic becomes HI is input to the input terminal PA0 of the input port PA of the payout control MPU952a. The Further, when the door frame 3 is opened from the main body frame 4, the door frame opening switch 618 is ON, so that the voltage applied to the base terminal of the transistor PTR21 is pulled down to the ground (GND) side, thereby causing the transistor The PTR 21 is turned off and the switch circuit is also turned off.
As a result, the voltage applied to the collector terminal of the transistor PTR21 is pulled up to + 12V side by the pull-up resistor of the external terminal board 784 via the wiring (harness), and the outer end frame door opening information output signal whose logic becomes HI. Is input to the external terminal board 784. Further, when the door frame 3 is opened from the main body frame 4, the door frame opening switch 618 is turned on, so that the voltage applied to the base terminal of the transistor PTR22 is pulled down to the ground (GND) side, whereby the transistor The PTR 22 is turned off and the switch circuit is also turned off. As a result, the voltage applied to the collector terminal of the transistor PTR22 is pulled up to + 12V side by the pull-up resistor of the main control input circuit 1310b of the main control board 1310 via the wiring (harness), and the logic becomes HI. A door opening signal is input to the main control board 1310.

  On the other hand, when the door frame 3 is closed from the main body frame 4, the door frame opening switch 618 is OFF, so that the voltage applied to the base terminal of the transistor PTR20 is pulled up to the + 5V side by the pull-up resistor PR20. Thus, the transistor PTR20 is turned on and the switch circuit is also turned on. As a result, the voltage applied to the collector terminal of the transistor PTR20 is pulled down to the ground (GND) side, and the door frame opening signal whose logic is LOW is input to the input terminal PA0 of the input port PA of the payout control MPU 952a. In addition, when the door frame 3 is closed from the main body frame 4, the door frame opening switch 618 is OFF, so that the voltage applied to the base terminal of the transistor PTR21 is pulled up to the + 5V side to turn on the transistor PTR21. The switch circuit is also turned on. As a result, the voltage applied to the collector terminal of the transistor PTR21 is pulled down to the ground (GND) side, and the outer end frame door opening information output signal whose logic is LOW is input to the external terminal plate 784. In addition, when the door frame 3 is closed from the main body frame 4, the door frame opening switch 618 is OFF, so that the voltage applied to the base terminal of the transistor PTR22 is pulled up to the + 5V side to turn on the transistor PTR22. The switch circuit is also turned on. As a result, the main frame door opening signal in which the voltage applied to the collector terminal of the transistor PTR22 is pulled down to the ground (GND) side and the logic becomes LOW is input to the main control board 1310.

  As described above, when the door frame 3 is opened from the main body frame 4, the door frame opening switch 618 is turned ON, so that the door frame opening signal whose logic becomes HI is input to the input terminal PA of the input port PA of the payout control MPU 952a. While the outer frame door opening information output signal that is input to PA0 and logic is HI is input to the external terminal board 784, the main frame door opening signal that is logic HI is input to the main control board 1310, When the door frame 3 is closed by the main body frame 4, the door frame opening switch 618 is turned OFF, so that the door frame opening signal whose logic is LOW is input to the input terminal PA0 of the input port PA of the dispensing control MPU 952a. The outer frame door opening information output signal whose logic is LOW is input to the external terminal board 784, and the main frame door opening signal whose logic is LOW is input to the main control board 1310.

[10-2-3 (b). A circuit to which the detection signal from the body frame opening switch is input]
The body frame opening switch 619 uses a normally closed type (normally closed (NC)), and the switch is turned on (conducted) with the body frame 4 opened from the outer frame 2 shown in FIG. The switch is turned off (cut) while 4 is closed by the outer frame 2. The second terminal of the body frame opening switch 619 is grounded to the ground (GND), while the first terminal of the body frame opening switch 619 is connected to the other end of the pull-up resistor PR28 whose one end is electrically connected to the + 5V power supply line. It is electrically connected to the end and electrically connected to the base terminal of the transistor PTR23 via the resistor PR29. In addition to being electrically connected to the resistor PR29, one end of the transistor PTR23 is electrically connected to the other end of the resistor PR30 that is grounded to the ground (GND). In addition to being electrically connected to the pull-up resistor PR28, the first terminal of the body frame opening switch 619 is also electrically connected to the other end of the capacitor PC21 that is grounded to the ground (GND). . The emitter terminal of the transistor PTR23 is grounded to the ground (GND), the collector terminal of the transistor PTR23 is electrically connected to the collector terminal of the transistor PTR21 described above, and is connected to the external terminal plate 784 via a wiring (harness). Electrically connected. Note that when the collector terminal of the transistor PTR23 is electrically connected to the external terminal plate 784 via a wiring (harness), one end of the external terminal plate 784 is electrically connected to the + 12V power line. It is electrically connected to the other end of the up resistor. When the transistor PTR23 is turned on / off, the logic of the signal output from the collector terminal of the transistor PTR23 changes, and the signal is input to the external terminal plate 784 as the outer end frame door opening information output signal.

  Further, the first terminal of the body frame opening switch 619 is pulled up to + 5V side by the pull-up resistor PR28 and is electrically connected to the base terminal of the transistor PTR23 through the resistor PR29, and also at the + 5V side by the pull-up resistor PR28. And is electrically connected to the base terminal of the transistor PTR24 via the resistor PR31. In addition to being electrically connected to the resistor PR31, one end of the transistor PTR24 is electrically connected to the other end of the resistor PR32 that is grounded to the ground (GND). The emitter terminal of the transistor PTR24 is grounded to the ground (GND), and the collector terminal of the transistor PTR24 is electrically connected to the collector terminal of the transistor PTR22 described above and shown in FIG. 123 via a wiring (harness). The main control board 1310 is electrically connected. Note that when the collector terminal of the transistor PTR24 is electrically connected to the main control board 1310 via a wiring (harness), one end of the collector terminal of the main control input circuit 1310b of the main control board 1310 shown in FIG. The other end of a pull-up resistor (not shown) that is electrically connected to the line is electrically connected. When the transistor PTR24 is turned on / off, the logic of the signal output from the collector terminal of the transistor PTR24 changes, and the signal is input to the main control board 1310 as the main frame door opening signal.

  A circuit composed of the pull-up resistor PR28 and the capacitor PC21 is a switch signal generation circuit, and when the main body frame 4 is opened from the outer frame 2 or when the main body frame 4 is closed by the outer frame 2, The contacts constituting the body frame opening switch 619 are configured as a circuit that also has a function of absorbing fluctuations in voltage from the body frame opening switch 619 due to a fluttering phenomenon in which the contacts that repeatedly turn ON / OFF repeatedly.

  A circuit composed of the resistors PR29 and PR30 and the transistor PTR23 and a circuit composed of the resistors PR31 and PR32 and the transistor PTR24 are switch circuits that are turned on / off by a detection signal from the body frame opening switch 619.

  In the state where the main body frame 4 is opened from the outer frame 2, the main body frame opening switch 619 is ON. Therefore, the voltage applied to the base terminal of the transistor PTR23 is pulled down to the ground (GND) side, whereby the transistor PTR23 is turned on. The switch circuit is turned off and the switch circuit is also turned off. As a result, the voltage applied to the collector terminal of the transistor PTR23 is pulled up to the + 12V side by the pull-up resistor of the external terminal board 784 via the wiring (harness), and the outer end frame door opening information output signal whose logic becomes HI. Is input to the external terminal board 784. In the state where the main body frame 4 is opened from the outer frame 2, the main body frame opening switch 619 is ON, so that the voltage applied to the base terminal of the transistor PTR 24 is lowered to the ground (GND) side, thereby causing the transistor The PTR 24 is turned off and the switch circuit is also turned off. As a result, the voltage applied to the collector terminal of the transistor PTR24 is pulled up to + 12V side by the pull-up resistor of the main control input circuit 1310b of the main control board 1310 via the wiring (harness), and the logic becomes HI. A door opening signal is input to the main control board 1310.

  On the other hand, when the main body frame 4 is closed by the outer frame 2, the main body frame opening switch 619 is OFF, so that the voltage applied to the base terminal of the transistor PTR23 is pulled up to the + 5V side by the pull-up resistor PR28. Thus, the transistor PTR23 is turned on, and the switch circuit is also turned on. As a result, the voltage applied to the collector terminal of the transistor PTR23 is pulled down to the ground (GND) side in the external terminal board 784 via the wiring (harness), and the outer frame door opening information output signal whose logic becomes LOW is output. Input to the external terminal board 784. When the main body frame 4 is closed by the outer frame 2, the main body frame opening switch 619 is OFF, so that the voltage applied to the base terminal of the transistor PTR24 is pulled up to the + 5V side by the pull-up resistor PR28. As a result, the transistor PTR24 is turned on, and the switch circuit is also turned on. As a result, the voltage applied to the collector terminal of the transistor PTR24 is pulled down to the ground (GND) side in the main control board 1310 via the wiring (harness), and the main frame door open signal whose logic is LOW is generated in the main control board. 1310 is input.

  As described above, when the main body frame 4 is opened from the outer frame 2, the outer frame door opening information output signal whose logic is HI is input to the external terminal board 784 by turning on the main body frame opening switch 619. When the main frame door opening signal whose logic is HI is input to the main control board 1310, while the main body frame 4 is closed to the outer frame 2, the main body frame opening switch 619 is turned OFF, Is output to the external terminal board 784, and the main frame door open signal whose logic is LOW is input to the main control board 1310.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, one or both of the state in which the door frame 3 is closed by the main body frame 4 and the state in which the main body frame 4 is opened from the outer frame 2 are used. Even in this case, since the main frame door opening signal is input to the main control board 1310, the main control MPU 1310a of the main control board 1310 shown in FIG. Although it is not possible to determine whether the door frame 3 is opened from the main body frame 4 or the main body frame 4 is opened from the outer frame 2, the door frame 3 and / or It can be determined that a state in which the player has opened the main body frame 4 does not occur during the normal game, and the outer frame door opening information output signal is output to the external terminal board 784. Because it is supposed to be entered Whether the frame door opening information output signal is transmitted to the hall computer via the external terminal board 784, and the hall computer is in a state where the door frame 3 is opened from the main body frame 4 based on the outer end frame door opening information output signal. Although it cannot be determined whether or not the main body frame 4 is opened from the outer frame 2, a state in which the player that the door frame 3 and / or the main body frame 4 are opened does not occur during normal games. Can be determined.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the door frame opening switch 618 and the main body frame opening switch 619 are normally closed, so that the door frame opening switch 618 is short-circuited for some reason and the switch is turned on ( Even if the door frame 3 is opened from the main body frame 4 even if it is in a conductive state, the main body frame opening switch 619 is short-circuited for some reason and the switch is turned on (conductive). 4 is released from the outer frame 2. Thus, by adopting a normally closed switch for the door frame opening switch 618 and the main body frame opening switch 619, a main frame door opening signal can be output to the main control board 1310 even at the time of a short circuit, and the outer end The frame door opening information output signal can be transmitted to the hall computer via the external terminal board 784.

  When the door frame opening switch 618 and the body frame opening switch 619 are changed from a normally closed switch to a normally open type (normally open (NO)) switch (door frame opening switch 618 ′ and body frame opening switch 619 ′). The door frame opening switch 618 ′ is turned on (conductive) when the door frame 3 is closed from the main body frame 4, and is turned off (cut) when the door frame 3 is opened to the main body frame 4. . The body frame opening switch 619 ′ is turned on (conductive) when the body frame 4 is closed from the outer frame 2, and is turned off (disconnected) when the body frame 4 is opened to the outer frame 2. Then, even if the door frame opening switch 618 ′ is disconnected for some reason and the switch is turned off (disconnected), the door frame 3 is opened from the main body frame 4, and the main body is not used for some reason. Even when the frame opening switch 619 ′ is disconnected and the switch is turned off (cut), the main body frame 4 is released from the outer frame 2. In this way, the door frame opening switch 618 ′ and the main body frame opening switch 619 ′ can output a main frame door opening signal to the main control board 1310 even when a normally open switch is used, or at the time of disconnection, An outer end frame door opening information output signal can be transmitted to the hall computer via the external terminal board 784.

[10-2-3 (c). A circuit that receives a power outage warning signal from the power outage monitoring circuit]
A transmission line for transmitting a power failure notice signal from the power failure monitoring circuit 1310e provided on the main control board 1310 is electrically connected to the other end of the pull-up resistor PR40, one end of which is electrically connected to the + 12V power supply line, and the resistor. It is electrically connected to the base terminal of the transistor PTR40 via PR41. In addition to being electrically connected to the resistor PR41, one end of the transistor PTR40 is electrically connected to the other end of the resistor PR42 that is grounded to the ground (GND). The emitter terminal of the transistor PTR40 is grounded to the ground (GND), and the collector terminal of the transistor PTR40 is electrically connected to the other end of the resistor PR43, one end of which is electrically connected to the + 5V power supply line, and a non-inverting buffer. Dispensing control via ICPIC 40 (non-inverted buffer ICPIC 40 includes eight non-inverted buffer circuits, and the signal waveform input to one (PIC 40A) is shaped and output without being inverted). The MPU 952a is electrically connected to the input terminal PA1 of the input port PA. When the transistor PTR40 is turned on / off, the logic of the signal output from the collector terminal of the transistor PTR40 changes, and the signal is input to the input terminal PA1 of the input port PA of the payout control MPU 952a as a payout power failure notice signal.

  A circuit composed of the resistors PR41 and PR42 and the transistor PTR40 is a switch circuit that is turned ON / OFF by a payout power failure notice signal from a power failure monitoring circuit 1310e provided in the main control board 1310.

  As described above, the power failure monitoring circuit 1310e monitors the signs of power failure or instantaneous power failure of two types of voltages, + 12V and + 24V, from the power supply board 931. A payout blackout notice signal is output to the payout control board 951 as a blackout notice via the main control output circuit 1310cb. The power failure monitoring circuit 1310e monitors the signs of a power failure or a momentary power failure of the + 12V and + 24V voltages. As described above, the condition that the voltage of + 24V is larger than the power failure detection voltage V1pf and the voltage of + 12V is higher than the power failure detection voltage V2pf. When both conditions are satisfied, the voltage applied to the collector terminal of the subsequent transistor MTR22 is pulled down to the ground (GND) side in the payout control board 951 via the wiring (harness), and the logic becomes LOW. One of a condition that the + 24V voltage is smaller than the power failure detection voltage V1pf and a condition that the voltage of + 12V is smaller than the power failure detection voltage V2pf is input to the payout power failure notification signal that is input to the payout control board 951. When the condition is satisfied, the collector of the subsequent transistor MTR22 Payout power failure warning signal which logic becomes HI by the voltage applied to the data terminal is pulled + 12V side by the pull-up resistor PR40 described above via wiring (harness) is input to the payout control board 951.

  When both the condition that the voltage of + 24V is larger than the power failure detection voltage V1pf and the condition that the voltage of + 12V is larger than the power failure detection voltage V2pf are satisfied, that is, there is no sign of power failure or instantaneous interruption of the voltages of + 12V and + 24V. Sometimes, since a payout power failure warning signal whose logic is LOW is input to the payout control board 951, the voltage applied to the base terminal of the transistor PTR40 is pulled down to the ground (GND) side to turn off the transistor PTR40. The voltage applied to the collector terminal of the transistor PTR40 is pulled up to the + 5V side by the resistor PR43. As a result, a payout power failure warning signal whose logic is HI is input from the collector terminal of the transistor PTR40 to the input terminal PA1 of the input port PA of the payout control MPU 952a.

  On the other hand, when either one of the condition that the voltage of + 24V is smaller than the power failure detection voltage V1pf and the condition that the voltage of + 12V is smaller than the power failure detection voltage V2pf is satisfied, that is, the voltage of + 12V and / or + 24V When there is an indication of a power outage or a momentary power failure, a payout power failure notice signal whose logic is HI is input to the payout control board 951 and is applied to the base terminal of the transistor PTR 40 by the payout power failure notice signal from the power failure monitoring circuit 1310e. Is pulled up to + 12V by the pull-up resistor PR40, the transistor PTR40 is turned on, and the voltage applied to the collector terminal of the transistor PTR40 is pulled down to the ground (GND) side. As a result, a payout power failure warning signal whose logic at the collector terminal of the transistor PTR40 is LOW is input to the input terminal PA1 of the input port PA of the payout control MPU 952a.

  Thus, when there is an indication of a power failure or instantaneous power failure at a voltage of +12 V and / or +24 V, a payout power failure notice signal whose logic is HI is input to the input terminal PA1 of the input port PA of the payout control MPU 952a, When there is no sign of + 12V or + 24V power failure or instantaneous power failure, a payout power failure notice signal whose logic is LOW is input to the input terminal PA1 of the input port PA of the payout control MPU 952a. As described above, when there is an indication of a power failure or instantaneous power failure at a voltage of + 12V and / or + 24V, a power failure warning signal whose logic is HI is input to the input terminal PA1 of the input port PA of the main control MPU 1310a. On the other hand, when there is no sign of + 12V and + 24V power failure or instantaneous power failure, a power failure warning signal is input to the input terminal PA1 of the input port PA of the main control MPU 1310a. The logic of the payout blackout signal input to the payout control MPU 952a and the logic of the blackout notice signal input to the main control MPU 1310a are the same logic.

[10-2-3 (d). Circuit where detection signal from full tank detection sensor is input]
The detection signal from the full tank detection sensor 279 provided in the foul cover unit 270 shown in FIG. 1 is sent through the handle relay terminal plate 315 shown in FIG. 1 and the power supply board 931 shown in FIG. Has been entered. The output terminal of the full tank detection sensor 279 is configured as an open collector output type in which the emitter terminal is grounded to the ground (GND), and one end of the payout control board 951 is electrically connected to the + 12V power line. The pull-up resistor PR44a is electrically connected to the other end of the pull-up resistor PR44a and is electrically connected to the first terminal of the full-terminal detection sensor three-terminal filter PIC50. The full-tank detection sensor three-terminal filter PIC50 is a T-type filter circuit, and has excellent attenuation characteristics magnetically shielded with ferrite.

  The second terminal of the full terminal detection sensor three-terminal filter PIC50 is grounded to the ground (GND), and the third terminal of the full tank detection sensor three terminal filter PIC50 is connected to the full tank detection sensor 3 via the resistor PR44b. The terminal filter PIC50 is electrically connected to the first terminal, and is also electrically connected to the base terminal of the transistor PTR41 via the resistor PR45. As a result, the detection signal of the full tank detection sensor 279 is input to the base terminal of the transistor PTR 41 after the noise component is removed in the full terminal detection sensor three-terminal filter PIC50. In addition to the resistor PR45 being electrically connected, the base terminal of the transistor PTR41 is electrically connected to the other end of the resistor PR46 that is grounded to the ground (GND), and has one end connected to the ground (GND). The other end of the electrically connected capacitor PC40 is electrically connected. The capacitor PC40 plays a role as a low-pass filter. The emitter terminal of the transistor PTR41 is grounded to the ground (GND), and the collector terminal of the transistor PTR41 is electrically connected to the other end of the resistor PR47, one end of which is electrically connected to the + 5V power supply line, and a non-inverting buffer. Payout control via ICPIC 40 (non-inverted buffer ICPIC 40 includes eight non-inverted buffer circuits, and the signal waveform input to one (PIC 40B) is shaped and output without being inverted). The MPU 952a is electrically connected to the input terminal PA2 of the input port PA. When the transistor PTR41 is turned on / off, the logic of the signal output from the collector terminal of the transistor PTR41 changes, and the signal is input as a full signal to the input terminal PA2 of the input port PA of the payout control MPU 952a.

  A circuit composed of the resistors PR45 and PR46 and the transistor PTR41 is a switch circuit that is turned ON / OFF by a detection signal from the full sensor 279.

  As described above, the full tank detection sensor 279 detects whether or not the storage space in the second ball passage of the foul cover unit 270 is full with the stored game balls. In the present embodiment, when the storage space is not full with the stored game balls, the voltage applied to the output terminal of the full tank detection sensor 279 is transmitted via the handle relay terminal plate 315 and the power supply board 931. When the payout control board 951 is pulled up to + 12V by the pull-up resistor 44a and the logic becomes HI, the signal is input to the payout control board 951, while the game ball in which the accommodation space is stored is full. The signal applied to the output terminal of the full tank detection sensor 279 is pulled down to the ground (GND) side in the payout control board 951 via the handle relay terminal board 315 and the power supply board 931, and the signal becomes logic LOW. Is input to the payout control board 951.

  When the storage space is not full with the stored game balls, the voltage applied to the output terminal of the full detection sensor 279 is applied to the payout control board 951 via the handle relay terminal board 315 and the power supply board 931. When a signal that has been pulled up to + 12V by the pull-up resistor 44a and whose logic has become HI is input to the base terminal of the transistor PTR41 described above, the transistor PTR41 is turned ON and the switch circuit is also turned ON. As a result, a full signal in which the voltage applied to the collector terminal of the transistor PTR41 is pulled down to the ground (GND) side and the logic becomes LOW is input to the input terminal PA2 of the input port PA of the payout control MPU 952a.

  On the other hand, when the storage space is full of stored game balls, the voltage applied to the output terminal of the full tank detection sensor 279 is supplied to the payout control board via the handle relay terminal board 315 and the power supply board 931. In 951, when the signal that is pulled down to the ground (GND) side and becomes logic LOW is input to the base terminal of the transistor PTR41 described above, the transistor PTR41 is turned OFF and the switch circuit is also turned OFF. As a result, a full-tank signal whose voltage applied to the collector terminal of the transistor PTR41 is pulled up to the + 5V side by the resistor PR47 and whose logic becomes HI is input to the input terminal PA2 of the input port PA of the payout control MPU 952a.

  In the present embodiment, the detection signal from the full tank detection sensor 279 is input to the switch circuit including the resistor PR45, the resistor PR46, and the transistor PTR41 via the full tank detection sensor three-terminal filter PIC50. The detection signal from the various detection switches such as the ball breakage detection sensor 827 and the payout detection sensor 842 shown in FIG. 124 is applied to a T-type filter circuit such as a full-terminal detection sensor three-terminal filter PIC50. The circuit configuration is such that it is directly input to each switch circuit without intervention. Since the full tank detection sensor 279 is provided in the foul cover unit 270 attached to the door frame 3, it is compared with the ball breakage detection sensor 827, the payout detection sensor 842, etc. provided in the payout device 830 attached to the main body frame 4. The path for transmitting the detection signal becomes extremely long and is very susceptible to noise.

  The full tank detection sensor 279 detects whether or not the storage space in the second ball passage of the foul cover unit 270 is filled with the stored game balls, and the payout control MPU 952a is a full tank detection sensor. If it is determined based on the detection signal from 279 that the storage space is full of the game balls stored, the drive control of the payout motor 834 is forcibly stopped to stop paying out the game balls by the payout rotating body. It comes to perform control. That is, when noise enters the transmission path (transmission line) that transmits the detection signal from the full tank detection sensor 279, the payout control MPU 952a is not filled with the game ball in which the accommodation space is stored, but the payout motor 834 In some cases, the driving control is forcibly stopped to stop paying out the game ball by the payout rotating body, or the payout motor 834 is driven even though the storage space is full of the game balls stored. If the game ball is filled up to the upstream side of the above-described prize ball passage by controlling and rotating the payout rotator to continue paying out the game ball, the payout rotator itself cannot rotate and the payout motor 834 is rotated. The dispensing motor 834 becomes overloaded and abnormally generates heat and breaks down, or the rotating shaft of the dispensing motor 834 is transmitted to the rotational motion of the dispensing rotating body. Sometimes referred to 構等 is or failure. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in order to prevent such a problem, the circuit configuration is such that the detection signal from the full tank detection sensor 279 is first removed by the full terminal detection sensor three-terminal filter PIC50. Adopted.

[10-2-3 (e). Circuit that receives operation signals from operation switches]
The output terminals 1 and 2 of the operation switch 954 are grounded to the ground (GND), and the output terminals 3 and 4 of the operation switch 954 are connected to the + 5V side by the pull-up resistor PR48. It is pulled up and electrically connected to the base terminal of the previous-stage transistor PTR42 via the resistor PR49. In addition to being electrically connected to the resistor PR49, one end of the base terminal of the transistor PTR42 in the previous stage is electrically connected to the other end of the resistor PR50 that is grounded to the ground (GND). The fourth terminal, which is the output terminal of the operation switch 954, is electrically connected to the pull-up resistor PR48, and is also electrically connected to the other end of the capacitor PC41 whose one end is grounded to the ground (GND). ing. The emitter terminal of the front-stage transistor PTR42 is grounded to the ground (GND), and the collector terminal of the front-stage transistor PTR42 is electrically connected to the other end of the resistor PR51 whose one end is electrically connected to the + 5V power supply line. At the same time, it is electrically connected to the base terminal of the subsequent transistor PTR43 via the resistor PR52. In addition to being electrically connected to the resistor PR52, one end of the base terminal of the transistor PTR43 at the subsequent stage is electrically connected to the other end of the resistor PR53 that is grounded to the ground (GND). The emitter terminal of the downstream transistor PTR43 is grounded to the ground (GND), and the collector terminal of the downstream transistor PTR43 is electrically connected to the other end of the resistor PR54 whose one end is electrically connected to the + 5V power supply line. A non-inverted buffer ICPIC 40 (the non-inverted buffer ICPIC 40 includes eight non-inverted buffer circuits, and shapes and outputs the signal waveform input to one of them (PIC 40C) without inversion). Via the input terminal PA3 of the input port PA of the payout control MPU 952a. The logic of the signal output from the collector terminal of the downstream transistor PTR43 is changed by turning ON / OFF the upstream and downstream transistors PTR42 and PTR43. Is input.

  The third and fourth terminals, which are the output terminals of the operation switch 954, are pulled up to the + 5V side by the pull-up resistor PR48 and are electrically connected to the base terminal of the previous transistor PTR42 via the resistor PR49. The voltage is pulled up to + 5V by the pull-up resistor PR48 and is electrically connected to the base terminal of the transistor PTR44 via the resistor PR55. In addition to being electrically connected to the resistor PR55, one end of the transistor PTR44 is electrically connected to the other end of the resistor PR56 that is grounded to the ground (GND). The emitter terminal of the transistor PTR44 is grounded to the ground (GND), and the collector terminal of the transistor PTR44 is electrically connected to the main control board 1310 via a wiring (harness). Note that when the collector terminal of the transistor PTR44 is electrically connected to the main control board 1310 via a wiring (harness), one end of the collector terminal of the main control input circuit 1310b of the main control board 1310 shown in FIG. 131 is + 12V. It is electrically connected to the other end of pull-up resistor MR2 that is electrically connected to the power supply line. When the transistor PTR44 is turned on / off, the logic of the signal output from the collector terminal of the transistor PTR44 changes, and the signal is input as the RAM clear signal to the input terminal PA0 of the input port PA of the main control MPU 1310a.

  The circuit composed of the pull-up resistor PR48 and the capacitor PC41 is a switch signal generation circuit, and when the operation switch 954 is pressed, the contact that constitutes the operation switch 954 repeats the ON / OFF for a short time. It is configured as a circuit that also has a function of absorbing voltage fluctuations from the operation switch 954.

  A circuit composed of the resistors PR49 and PR50 and the transistor PTR42 is a front-stage switch circuit, and a circuit composed of the resistors PR52 and PR53 and the transistor PTR43 is a rear-stage switch circuit, and the resistors PR55 and PR56 and the transistor PTR44. Is a switch circuit that is turned ON / OFF by an operation signal from the operation switch 954.

  As described above, the operation switch 954 is connected to the RAM (payout control built-in RAM) built in the payout control MPU 952a of the payout control board 951 and the main control MPU 1310a of the main control board 1310 within a predetermined period from the time of turning on the power. It is operated when clearing the built-in RAM (main control built-in RAM), or when an error is reported after the power is turned on, it is operated to cancel the error. A function for clearing RAM within a predetermined period from the time and canceling an error after the power is turned on (after a period during which the function is performed as a RAM clear has elapsed, that is, after a predetermined period has elapsed since the power was turned on) And has a function. The operation signal from the operation switch 954 becomes a RAM clear signal in the function of performing a RAM clear within a predetermined period from when the power is turned on. In the function for performing error cancellation in (), an error cancellation signal is generated.

  When the operation switch 954 is not operated, the operation signal whose logic becomes HI by pulling up the third terminal and the fourth terminal, which are output terminals of the operation switch 954, to the + 5V side by the pull-up resistor PR48 is a transistor in the previous stage. When input to the base terminal of the PTR 42, the previous stage transistor PTR 42 is turned ON, and the previous stage switch circuit is also turned ON, and is applied to the collector terminal of the previous stage transistor PTR 43, which is a voltage applied to the base of the subsequent stage transistor PTR 43. As a result, the rear-stage transistor PTR43 is turned OFF, and the rear-stage switch circuit is also turned OFF. As a result, the voltage applied to the collector terminal of the transistor PTR43 at the subsequent stage is pulled up to the + 5V side by the resistor PR54, and the RWMCLR signal whose logic becomes HI is input to the input terminal PA3 of the input port PA of the payout control MPU 952a. The payout control MPU 952a performs a RAM clear that erases information stored in the payout control built-in RAM when the logic of the RWMCLR signal input to the input terminal PA3 is HI within a predetermined period from the time of power-on. If the logic of the RWMCLR signal input to the input terminal PA3 is HI after the power is turned on (after a predetermined period has elapsed since the power was turned on), the error is canceled. Judge that it is not an instruction.

  Further, when the operation switch 954 is not operated, the operation signal in which the output terminal of the operation switch 954 and the third terminal and the fourth terminal are pulled up to the + 5V side by the pull-up resistor PR48 and the logic becomes HI is output from the transistor PTR44. The transistor PTR44 is turned on and the switch circuit is also turned on. As a result, the RAM clear signal in which the voltage applied to the collector terminal of the transistor PTR44 is pulled down to the ground (GND) side in the main control board 1310 via the wiring (harness) and the logic becomes LOW is sent to the main control board 1310. Entered. When the RAM clear signal whose logic is LOW is input within a predetermined period from when the power is turned on, the main control MPU 1310a of the main control board 1310 has the logic shown in FIG. Is input to the base terminal of the transistor MTR0, the transistor MTR0 is turned OFF and the switch circuit is also turned OFF. As a result, the RAM clear signal in which the voltage applied to the collector terminal of the transistor MTR0 is pulled up to the + 5V side by the resistor MR5 and the logic becomes HI is input to the input terminal PA0 of the input port PA of the main control MPU 1310a. The main control MPU 1310a determines that the RAM clear signal for erasing the information stored in the main control built-in RAM is not instructed when the logic of the RAM clear signal input to the input terminal PA0 is HI.

  On the other hand, when the operation switch 954 is operated, the operation signal whose logic is LOW by pulling down the third terminal and the fourth terminal, which are output terminals of the operation switch 954, to the ground (GND) side is the transistor in the previous stage. When input to the base terminal of the PTR 42, the previous stage transistor PTR 42 is turned OFF and the previous stage switch circuit is also turned OFF, and the voltage applied to the base of the rear stage transistor PTR 43 is applied to the collector terminal of the previous stage transistor PTR 42. As a result, the subsequent transistor PTR43 is turned on and the subsequent switch circuit is also turned on. As a result, the voltage applied to the collector terminal of the subsequent transistor PTR43 is pulled down to the ground (GND) side, and the RWMCLR signal whose logic is LOW is input to the input terminal PA3 of the input port PA of the payout control MPU 952a. The payout control MPU 952a performs a RAM clear for erasing information stored in the payout control built-in RAM when the logic of the RWMCLR signal input to the input terminal PA3 is LOW within a predetermined period from when the power is turned on. If the logic of the RWMCLR signal input to the input terminal PA3 is LOW after the power is turned on (after a predetermined period has elapsed since the power was turned on), the error is canceled. Judge that it is an instruction.

  In addition, when the operation switch 954 is being operated, an operation in which the logic becomes LOW by pulling down the third terminal and the fourth terminal, which are output terminals of the operation switch 954, to the ground (GND) side by the pull-up resistor PR48. A signal is input to the base terminal of the transistor PTR44, the transistor PTR44 is turned OFF, and the switch circuit is also turned OFF. As a result, the voltage applied to the collector terminal of the transistor PTR44 is pulled up to the + 12V side by the pull-up resistor MR2 of the main control input circuit 1310b of the main control board 1310 via the wiring (harness), and the logic becomes HI. A clear signal is input to the main control board 1310. When the RAM clear signal whose logic is HI is input within a predetermined period from when the power is turned on, the main control MPU 1310a of the main control board 1310 has the logic shown in FIG. When the RAM clear signal is input to the base terminal of the transistor MTR0, the transistor MTR0 is turned on and the switch circuit is also turned on. As a result, the RAM clear signal in which the voltage applied to the collector terminal of the transistor MTR0 is pulled down to the ground (GND) side and the logic becomes LOW is input to the input terminal PA0 of the input port PA of the main control MPU 1310a. When the logic of the RAM clear signal input to the input terminal PA0 is LOW, the main control MPU 1310a determines that the instruction is to perform RAM clear to erase information stored in the main control built-in RAM.

[10-2-4. Dispensing motor drive circuit]
Next, a payout motor drive circuit 952d for outputting a drive signal to the payout motor 834 of the payout device 830 shown in FIG. 5 will be described. As shown in FIG. 137, the payout motor drive circuit 952d mainly includes a voltage switching circuit 952da and a drive ICPIC60. The power input terminals 1 and 2 of the voltage switching circuit 952da are electrically connected to the + 12V power supply line and the + 5V power supply line, respectively, and +12 and + 5V are applied, respectively. The ground terminal of the voltage switching circuit 952da is the ground (GND). Grounded. A voltage switching signal is input to the power source switching input terminal of the voltage switching circuit 952da. This voltage switching signal is output from the output terminal of a predetermined output port of the payout control MPU 952a to the payout control output circuit 952ca with reset function, and is output from the payout control output circuit 952ca with reset function to the power supply switching input terminal of the voltage switch circuit 952da. It has come to be. The power output terminal of the voltage switching circuit 952da is electrically connected to the third terminal and the tenth terminal, which are the cathode terminals of the drive ICPIC 60, via the Zener diode PZD60, and electrically connected to the power supply terminal of the payout motor 834. 3 is the cathode terminal of the drive ICPIC 60 via the Zener diode PZD 60 using + 12V or + 5V as the motor drive voltage based on the voltage switch signal input to the voltage switch input terminal of the voltage switch circuit 952da. The power is supplied to the terminal and the 10th terminal and supplied to the payout motor 834.

  The drive ICPIC 60 includes four Darlington power transistors. In the present embodiment, the sixth terminal and the seventh terminal, which are the emitter terminals of the drive ICPIC 60, are grounded to the ground (GND), respectively, and are the base terminals of the drive ICPIC 60. The payout motor drive signal is input to the first terminal, the fifth terminal, the eighth terminal, and the twelfth terminal through the resistors PR60 to PR63, respectively. The second terminal, the fourth terminal, the ninth terminal, and the eleventh terminal that are the collector terminals of the drive ICPIC 60 are the first terminal, the fifth terminal, the eighth terminal, and the twelfth terminal that are the base terminals of the drive ICPIC 60, respectively. If the payout motor drive signal is input to the first terminal, the fifth terminal, the eighth terminal, and the twelfth terminal of the drive ICPIC 60 through the resistors PR60 to PR63, respectively, A certain drive pulse is output to each phase (/ B phase, B phase, A phase, / A phase) corresponding to the dispensing motor 834. This payout motor drive signal is output from the output terminal of a predetermined output port of the payout control MPU 952a to the payout control output circuit 952ca with reset function, and from the payout control output circuit 952ca with reset function via the resistors PR60 to PR63, the drive ICPIC60. The signal is output to the first terminal, the fifth terminal, the eighth terminal, and the twelfth terminal, which are base terminals. These drive pulses are generated by switching excitation currents that flow through the phases (/ B phase, B phase, A phase, / A phase) of the payout motor 834, and rotate the payout motor 834. Note that a back electromotive force is generated when the drive pulse (excitation signal) of each phase (/ B phase, B phase, A phase, / A phase) is cut off by this switching. When this back electromotive force exceeds the withstand voltage of the drive ICPIC 60, the drive ICPIC 60 is damaged. As a protection, the above-described Zener diode PZD0 is electrically connected to the third terminal and the tenth terminal before the drive ICPIC 60. The circuit configuration is adopted.

[10-2-5. CR unit input / output circuit]
Next, a CR unit input / output circuit 952e for inputting / outputting various signals to / from the CR unit 6 shown in FIG. 125 will be described. As described above, the payout control board 951 receives the BRDY as a ball rental request signal and the BRQ as a single payout operation start request signal via the game ball lending device connection terminal plate 869, as described above. , And a predetermined voltage VL (+12 V) and a ground LG created from the AC24V supplied from the power supply board 931 shown in FIG. 125 are supplied, while the payout control board 951 is connected to a lending device such as a game ball. Via the terminal board 869, an EXS signal that indicates that one payout operation has been started or ended, and a PRDY signal that indicates that a payout operation for paying out a rental ball is possible or impossible. And are output. As shown in FIG. 138, the input / output circuit for inputting / outputting these various signals mainly includes photocouplers PIC70 to PIC74 (infrared LEDs and phototransistors are incorporated).

  The predetermined voltage VL from the CR unit 6 is applied to the anode terminal of the photocoupler PIC70 via the resistor PR70. The cathode terminal of the photocoupler PIC 70 is electrically connected to the ground LG from the CR unit 6. The resistor PR60 is a limiting resistor for limiting the current flowing through the built-in infrared LED of the photocoupler PIC70. When the predetermined voltage VL from the CR unit 6 is applied to the anode terminal of the photocoupler PIC70, the photocoupler PIC70 is turned on, while the predetermined voltage VL from the CR unit 6 is not applied to the anode terminal of the photocoupler PIC70. In some cases, the photocoupler PIC 70 is turned off. The emitter terminal of the photocoupler PIC70 is grounded to the ground (GND), and the collector terminal of the photocoupler PIC70 is electrically connected to the base terminal of the transistor PTR70 via the resistor PR71, and the transistor via the resistor PR72. It is electrically connected to the base terminal of the PTR 71. In addition to being electrically connected to the resistor PR71, one end of the photocoupler PIC70 is electrically connected to the other end of the pull-up resistor PR73 that is electrically connected to the + 5V power supply line.

  In addition to being electrically connected to the resistor PR71, the base terminal of the transistor PTR70 is electrically connected to the other end of the resistor PR74 that is grounded to the ground (GND). The emitter terminal of the transistor PTR70 is grounded to the ground (GND), and the collector terminal of the transistor PTR70 is electrically connected to the other end of the resistor PR75, one end of which is electrically connected to the + 5V power supply line, and a non-inverting buffer. FIG. 134 through ICPIC 80 (non-inverted buffer ICPIC 80 includes eight non-inverted buffer circuits, and the signal waveform input to one (PIC 80A) is shaped and output without being inverted). Are electrically connected to an input terminal of a predetermined input port of the payout control MPU 952a shown in FIG. When the transistor PTR 70 is turned on / off, the logic of the signal output from the collector terminal of the transistor PTR 70 changes, and the signal is input as the CR connection signal 1 to the input terminal of the predetermined input port of the payout control MPU 952a.

  On the other hand, the base terminal of the transistor PTR71 is electrically connected to the resistor PR72 and one end is electrically connected to the other end of the resistor PR76 that is grounded to the ground (GND). The emitter terminal of the transistor PTR71 is grounded to the ground (GND), and the collector terminal of the transistor PTR71 is electrically connected to the power supply substrate 931 via a wiring (harness). Note that when the collector terminal of the transistor PTR 71 is electrically connected to the power supply substrate 931 via a wiring (harness), one end of the collector terminal of the power supply substrate 931 is electrically connected to the + 12V power supply line (not shown). Is electrically connected to the other end. When the transistor PTR71 is turned on / off, the logic of the signal output from the collector terminal of the transistor PTR71 changes, and the signal is input to the power supply substrate 931 as a CR connection signal.

  A circuit composed of the resistors PR71 and PR74 and the transistor PTR70 is a switch circuit that is turned on / off by turning on / off the photocoupler PIC70.

  When the predetermined voltage VL from the CR unit 6 is not applied to the anode terminal of the photocoupler PIC70, the photocoupler PIC70 is turned off, and the transistor PTR70 is turned on by being pulled up to the + 5V side by the pull-up resistor PR73. It will be turned on. As a result, the voltage applied to the collector terminal of the transistor PTR 70 is pulled down to the ground (GND) side, and the CR connection signal 1 whose logic becomes LOW is input to the input terminal of the predetermined input port of the payout control MPU 952a.

  On the other hand, when the predetermined voltage VL from the CR unit 6 is applied to the anode terminal of the photocoupler PIC70, the photocoupler PIC70 is turned on, and the voltage applied to the base terminal of the transistor PTR70 is pulled down to the ground (GND) side. As a result, the transistor PTR 70 is turned OFF, and the switch circuit is also turned OFF. As a result, the voltage applied to the collector terminal of the transistor PTR70 is pulled up to the + 5V side by the pull-up resistor PTR75, and the CR connection signal 1 whose logic becomes HI is input to the input terminal of the predetermined input port of the payout control MPU952a. The

  The circuit composed of the resistors PR72 and PR76 and the transistor PTR71 is also a switch circuit that is turned on / off by turning on / off the photocoupler PIC70.

  When the predetermined voltage VL from the CR unit 6 is not applied to the anode terminal of the photocoupler PIC70, the photocoupler PIC70 is turned off and pulled up to the + 5V side by the pull-up resistor PR73, thereby turning on the transistor PTR71 and the switch circuit also It will be turned on. As a result, a voltage applied to the collector terminal of the transistor PTR 71 is pulled down to the ground (GND) side in the power supply board 931 via the wiring (harness), and the CR connection signal whose logic becomes LOW is input to the power supply board 931. The

  On the other hand, when the predetermined voltage VL from the CR unit 6 is applied to the anode terminal of the photocoupler PIC70, the photocoupler PIC70 is turned on, and the voltage applied to the base terminal of the transistor PTR71 is pulled down to the ground (GND) side. As a result, the transistor PTR 71 is turned off, and the switch circuit is also turned off. As a result, the voltage applied to the collector terminal of the transistor PTR71 is pulled up to + 12V side by the pull-up resistor of the power supply board 931 via the wiring (harness), and the CR connection signal whose logic becomes HI is input to the power supply board 931. Is done.

  The predetermined voltage VL from the CR unit 6 is applied not only to the anode terminal of the photocoupler PIC70 but also to the anode terminal of the photocoupler PIC71 via the resistor PR77. The BRDY from the CR unit 6 is input to the cathode terminal of the photocoupler PIC71. The resistor PR77 is a limiting resistor for limiting the current flowing through the built-in infrared LED of the photocoupler PIC71. When the predetermined voltage VL from the CR unit 6 is applied to the anode terminal of the photocoupler PIC71 and the BRDY logic from the CR unit 6 is LOW, the photocoupler PIC71 is turned on, while the photocoupler PIC71 is turned on. When the predetermined voltage VL from the CR unit 6 is applied to the anode terminal of the coupler PIC71 and the BRDY logic from the CR unit 6 is HI, the photocoupler PIC71 is turned off. Yes. The emitter terminal of the photocoupler PIC71 is grounded to the ground (GND), and the collector terminal of the photocoupler PIC71 is electrically connected to the other end of the pull-up resistor PR78 whose one end is electrically connected to the + 5V power supply line. A non-inverted buffer ICPIC 80 (the non-inverted buffer ICPIC 80 includes eight non-inverted buffer circuits, and shapes and outputs the signal waveform input to one of them (PIC 80B) without inverting it). To the input terminal of a predetermined input port of the payout control MPU 952a. When the photocoupler PIC71 is turned ON / OFF, the logic of the signal output from the collector terminal of the photocoupler PIC71 changes, and the signal is input as a BRDY signal to the input terminal of a predetermined input port of the payout control MPU 952a.

  When the predetermined voltage VL from the CR unit 6 is applied to the anode terminal of the photocoupler PIC71 and the BRDY logic from the CR unit 6 is LOW, the photocoupler PIC71 is turned on. The BRDY signal whose logic is set to LOW when the voltage applied to the collector terminal of the coupler PIC71 is pulled down to the ground (GND) side is input to the input terminal of a predetermined input port of the payout control MPU 952a. On the other hand, when the predetermined voltage VL from the CR unit 6 is applied to the anode terminal of the photocoupler PIC71 and the BRDY logic from the CR unit 6 is HI, the photocoupler PIC71 is turned off. The BRDY signal whose logic is HI is pulled up to the + 5V side by the pull-up resistor PR78 and the voltage applied to the collector terminal of the photocoupler PIC71 is input to the input terminal of the predetermined input port of the payout control MPU 952a. Thus, the logic of the BRDY signal output from the collector terminal of the photocoupler PIC 71 is the same as the logic of BRDY from the CR unit 6.

  The predetermined voltage VL from the CR unit 6 is applied to the anode terminal of the photocoupler PIC72 via the resistor PR79 in addition to the anode terminal of the photocoupler PIC70 and the anode terminal of the photocoupler PIC71. The BRQ from the CR unit 6 is input to the cathode terminal of the photocoupler PIC72. The resistor PR79 is a limiting resistor for limiting the current flowing through the built-in infrared LED of the photocoupler PIC72. When the predetermined voltage VL from the CR unit 6 is applied to the anode terminal of the photocoupler PIC72 and the BRQ logic from the CR unit 6 is LOW, the photocoupler PIC72 is turned on, while the photocoupler PIC72 is turned on. When the predetermined voltage VL from the CR unit 6 is applied to the anode terminal of the coupler PIC 72 and the BRQ logic from the CR unit 6 is HI, the photo coupler PIC 72 is turned off. Yes. The emitter terminal of the photocoupler PIC72 is grounded to the ground (GND), and the collector terminal of the photocoupler PIC72 is electrically connected to the other end of the pull-up resistor PR80 whose one end is electrically connected to the + 5V power supply line. A non-inverted buffer ICPIC 80 (the non-inverted buffer ICPIC 80 includes eight non-inverted buffer circuits, and shapes and outputs the signal waveform input to one of them (PIC 80C) without inverting it). To the input terminal of a predetermined input port of the payout control MPU 952a. When the photocoupler PIC72 is turned on / off, the logic of the signal output from the collector terminal of the photocoupler PIC72 changes, and the signal is input as a BRQ signal to the input terminal of a predetermined input port of the payout control MPU 952a.

  When the predetermined voltage VL from the CR unit 6 is applied to the anode terminal of the photocoupler PIC72 and when the BRQ logic from the CR unit 6 is LOW, the photocoupler PIC72 is turned on. A BRQ signal whose logic is LOW by the voltage applied to the collector terminal of the coupler PIC 72 being pulled down to the ground (GND) side is input to the input terminal of a predetermined input port of the payout control MPU 952a. On the other hand, when the predetermined voltage VL from the CR unit 6 is applied to the anode terminal of the photocoupler PIC72 and the BRQ logic from the CR unit 6 is HI, the photocoupler PIC72 is turned off. The voltage applied to the collector terminal of the photocoupler PIC72 is pulled up to the + 5V side by the pull-up resistor PR80, and the BRQ signal whose logic becomes HI is input to the input terminal of the predetermined input port of the payout control MPU952a. Thus, the logic of the BRQ signal output from the collector terminal of the photocoupler PIC 72 is the same as the logic of the BRQ from the CR unit 6.

  An EXS signal indicating that one payout operation has been started or ended from the output terminal of the predetermined output port of the payout control MPU 952a is output to the payout control output circuit 952cb without reset function, and the payout control output circuit without reset function. 952cb is input to the cathode terminal of the photocoupler PIC73 via the resistor PR81. One end of the anode terminal of the photocoupler PIC73 is electrically connected to the other end of the resistor PR82 that is electrically connected to the + 12V power supply line. The resistor PR82 is a limiting resistor for limiting the current flowing through the built-in infrared LED of the photocoupler PIC73. EXS output from the output terminal of a predetermined output port of the payout control MPU 952a via the payout control output circuit 952cb without reset function when + 12V is applied to the anode terminal of the photocoupler PIC73 via the resistor PR82. When the logic of the signal is LOW, the photocoupler PIC73 is turned on, while + 12V is applied to the anode terminal of the photocoupler PIC73 via the resistor PR82, and a predetermined output port of the payout control MPU 952a. When the logic of the EXS signal output from the output terminal via the payout control output circuit 952cb without reset function is HI, the photocoupler PIC73 is turned OFF. The emitter terminal of the photocoupler PIC73 is grounded to the ground LG from the CR unit 6, and the collector terminal of the photocoupler PIC73 is connected to the inside of the CR unit 6 via the pull-up resistor PR83 via the game ball lending device connection terminal plate 869. The voltage is raised to a predetermined voltage VL and electrically connected to the built-in control device. When the photocoupler PIC73 is turned ON / OFF, the logic of the signal output from the collector terminal of the photocoupler PIC73 changes, and the signal is input as EXS to the built-in control device of the CR unit 6.

  EXS output from the output terminal of a predetermined output port of the payout control MPU 952a via the payout control output circuit 952cb without reset function when + 12V is applied to the anode terminal of the photocoupler PIC73 via the resistor PR82. When the logic of the signal is LOW, the photocoupler PIC73 is turned ON, so that the voltage applied to the collector terminal of the photocoupler PIC73 is pulled down to the ground (GND) side, and EXS in which the logic becomes LOW is the CR unit. 6 built-in control device. On the other hand, when + 12V is applied to the anode terminal of the photocoupler PIC73 via the resistor PR82, the photocoupler PIC73 is output from the output terminal of a predetermined output port of the payout control MPU 952a via the payout control output circuit 952cb without reset function. When the logic of the EXS signal is HI, the photocoupler PIC73 is turned OFF, so that the voltage applied to the collector terminal of the photocoupler PIC73 is pulled up to the predetermined voltage VL by the pull-up resistor PR83, and the logic becomes HI. EXS is input to the built-in control device of the CR unit 6. Thus, the logic of the EXS output from the collector terminal of the photocoupler PIC 73 is the logic of the EXS signal output from the output terminal of the predetermined output port of the payout control MPU 952a via the payout control output circuit 952cb without the reset function. It has the same logic.

  A PRDY signal indicating that the payout operation for paying out the rented ball from the output terminal of the predetermined output port of the payout control MPU 952a is possible or impossible is sent to the cathode terminal of the photocoupler PIC74 via the resistor PR84. Has been entered. One end of the anode terminal of the photocoupler PIC74 is electrically connected to the other end of the resistor PR85 that is electrically connected to the + 12V power supply line. The resistor PR85 is a limiting resistor for limiting the current flowing through the built-in infrared LED of the photocoupler PIC74. PRDY output when + 12V is applied to the anode terminal of the photocoupler PIC74 via the resistor PR85 and output from the output terminal of a predetermined output port of the payout control MPU 952a via the payout control output circuit 952cb without reset function. When the logic of the signal is LOW, the photocoupler PIC74 is turned on, while + 12V is applied to the anode terminal of the photocoupler PIC74 via the resistor PR85, and a predetermined output port of the payout control MPU 952a. The photocoupler PIC74 is turned off when the logic of the PRDY signal output from the output terminal via the payout control output circuit 952cb without reset function is HI. The emitter terminal of the photocoupler PIC74 is grounded to the ground LG from the CR unit 6, and the collector terminal of the photocoupler PIC74 is connected to the inside of the CR unit 6 by a pull-up resistor PR86 via a game ball lending device connection terminal plate 869. The voltage is raised to a predetermined voltage VL and electrically connected to the built-in control device. When the photocoupler PIC74 is turned on / off, the logic of the signal output from the collector terminal of the photocoupler PIC74 changes, and the signal is input as PRDY to the built-in control device of the CR unit 6.

  PRDY output from the output terminal of a predetermined output port of the payout control MPU 952a via the payout control output circuit 952cb without reset function when + 12V is applied to the anode terminal of the photocoupler PIC74 via the resistor PR85. When the signal logic is LOW, the photocoupler PIC74 is turned on. Therefore, the voltage applied to the collector terminal of the photocoupler PIC74 is pulled down to the ground (GND) side, and the PRDY whose logic is LOW is the CR unit. 6 built-in control device. On the other hand, when + 12V is applied to the anode terminal of the photocoupler PIC74 via the resistor PR85, the output is output from the output terminal of a predetermined output port of the payout control MPU 952a via the payout control output circuit 952cb without reset function. When the logic of the PRDY signal is HI, the photocoupler PIC74 is turned OFF, so that the voltage applied to the collector terminal of the photocoupler PIC74 is pulled up to the predetermined voltage VL by the pull-up resistor PR86, and the logic becomes HI. The PRDY is input to the built-in control device of the CR unit 6. Thus, the logic of PRDY output from the collector terminal of the photocoupler PIC74 is the logic of the PRDY signal output from the output terminal of the predetermined output port of the payout control MPU 952a via the payout control output circuit 952cb without reset function. It has the same logic.

[10-2-6. Various input / output signals to payout control MPU]
Next, various input / output signals input / output from the input / output terminals of the various input / output ports of the payout control MPU 952a will be described.

  The RXD terminal, which is the serial data input terminal of the serial input port of the payout control MPU 952a, receives serial data from the main control board 1310 as a main pay serial data reception signal via the payout control input circuit 952b as shown in FIG. Is done. On the other hand, from the TXD terminal which is the serial data output terminal of the serial output port of the payout control MPU 952a, serial data to be sent to the main control board 1310 is sent as a payer serial data transmission signal to the payout control output circuit 952cb without reset function. A payer serial data transmission signal is transmitted from the payout control output circuit 952cb without reset function to the main control board 1310.

  Each input terminal of the predetermined input port of the payout control MPU 952a has the above-mentioned RWMCLR signal, payout power failure warning signal, door open signal, full signal, various signals from the CR unit 6 (BRQ signal, BRDY signal, CR connection) In addition to the input of the signal 1 and the like), for example, a main payment ACK signal from the main control board 1310 that informs the completion of normal reception of the payer serial data reception signal is sent via the payout control input circuit 952b. 124, and detection signals from the ball break detection sensor 827, the payout detection sensor 842, the rotation detection sensor 840, and the like shown in FIG. 124 are input via the payout control input circuit 952b.

  On the other hand, the EXS signal and the PRDY signal described above are output from the output terminals of the predetermined output port of the payout control MPU 952a to the payout control output circuit 952cb without reset function, respectively, and the EXS signal from the payout control output circuit 952cb without reset function and The PRDY signal is output to the CR unit input / output circuit 952e, or the voltage switching signal described above is output to the payout control output circuit 952ca with reset function, and the voltage switching signal is sent from the payout control output circuit 952ca with reset function to the voltage switching circuit 952da. Or a payout motor drive signal is output to the payout control output circuit 952ca with reset function, and a payout motor drive signal is output from the payout control output circuit 952ca with reset function to the payout motor 834 via the payout motor drive circuit 952d. In addition to , A payer ACK signal that informs the completion of normal reception of the main payment serial data reception signal is output to the payout control output circuit 952ca with reset function, and the payer ACK signal is main-controlled from the payout control output circuit 952ca with reset function. The drive signal of the error LED indicator 860b shown in FIG. 124 is output to the payout control output circuit 952ca with reset function to output the drive signal from the payout control output circuit 952ca with reset function to the error LED indicator 860b. And so on.

[10-3. Various input / output signals with the main control board and various output signals to the external terminal board]
Next, various input / output signals between the payout control board 951 and the main control board 1310 and various output signals from the payout control board 951 to the external terminal board 784 will be described with reference to FIG.

[10-3-1. Various input / output signals with the main control board]
The payout control board 951 exchanges various input / output signals with the main control board 1310. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 139 (a), the payout control board 951 has the above-described payer serial data transmission signal, payer ACK signal, operation signal (RAM clear signal), main frame door open signal, and the like. Is output to the main control board 1310. These output signals are pulled up to the + 12V side by the pull-up resistor of the main control input circuit 1310b of the main control board 1310.

  On the other hand, the payout control board 951, in addition to the main pay serial data reception signal, the main pay ACK signal, and the operation signal (RAM clear signal) described above, a main prize ball number information output signal, a 15 round jackpot information output signal, And games such as jackpot information output signal such as 2 round jackpot information output signal, information output signal during probability fluctuation, special symbol display information output signal, normal symbol display information output signal, short and medium time information output signal, start opening prize information output signal, etc. A game information signal, a payout blackout notice signal, etc. are input from the main control board 1310. These input signals are pulled up to the + 12V side by the pull-up resistor of the payout control input circuit 952b of the payout control unit 952 of the payout control board 951.

[10-3-2. Various output signals to external terminal board]
The payout control board 951 outputs various signals to the external terminal board 784. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 139 (b), in addition to the above-described outer end frame door opening information output signal, the number of game balls actually paid out by the payout motor 834 as award balls reaches 10 balls. The winning ball number information output signal that is output every time, the main winning ball number information output signal from the main control board 1310 via the payout control board 951, the big hit information of the 15 round big hit information output signal and the two round big hit information output signal Game information signals such as an output signal, a probability changing information output signal, a special symbol display information output signal, a normal symbol display information output signal, a short time information output signal, and a start opening prize information output signal are output to the external terminal board 784. To do. These output signals are pulled up to the + 12V side by the pull-up resistor of the external terminal board 784. That is, the external terminal board 784 outputs two signals, that is, an outer end frame door opening information output signal from the payout control board 951 side and a prize ball number information output signal, and the number of main prize balls from the main control board 1310 side. Information output signal, 15 round jackpot information output signal, 2 round jackpot information output signal, probability changing information output signal, special symbol display information output signal, normal symbol display information output signal, short and medium time information output signal, and start opening prize information Eight signals called output signals are outputted (passed through) the payout control board 951.

  A signal output from the external terminal board 784 is transmitted to a hall computer installed in a game hall (hall) (not shown), and the hall computer monitors a player's game and the like. When the 15 round jackpot information output signal or the 2 round jackpot information output signal is output to the hall computer as one jackpot information output signal, the hall computer counts the number of jackpots (two round jackpots). ) And the number of jackpots with 15 rounds (number of jackpots for 15 rounds) is the total number of jackpots of the pachinko machine 1. For this reason, the hall computer cannot grasp the number of occurrences of 2 rounds of big hits or the number of occurrences of 15 land big hits from the combined number of big hits. It is impossible to grasp whether it is a big hit of 2 rounds or a big hit of 15 rounds. In addition, a data counter (not shown) is arranged above the pachinko machine 1, and a player selects whether or not to play a game with reference to the number of occurrences of the big hit gaming state displayed on the data counter. Some people do.

  However, the number of occurrences of the jackpot gaming state displayed in the data counter may actually be biased to the number of occurrences of two rounds of big hits. 15 round hits may not occur easily. As described above, the number of occurrences of the jackpot gaming state displayed on the data counter can give the player a sense of expectation, but may cause the player to be more eager than necessary.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, as the jackpot information output signal, the 15 round jackpot information output signal and the two round jackpot information output signal are separately output to the hall computer, so that the hall computer can generate the number of occurrences of the two round jackpot, The number of occurrences of 15 round big hits can be accurately grasped. Therefore, the hall computer can grasp whether the number of big hits actually generated by the pachinko machine 1 is the big hit of two rounds or the big hit of 15 rounds, and the data counter has 15 rounds. The number of occurrences of jackpots and the number of rounds of jackpots for 2 rounds can be displayed separately or only the number of rounds of jackpots for 15 rounds can be displayed as the number of occurrences of jackpot gaming states, which may increase the player's gambling ambition more than necessary. Absent.

  In the present embodiment, the 2-round jackpot information output signal is output to the hall computer in the period from when the 2-round jackpot is generated until it is finished, and the 15-round jackpot information output signal is also a 15-round jackpot. It is in a state of being output to the hall computer during the period from occurrence to termination. In addition to the method of outputting the 2-round jackpot information output signal and the 15-round jackpot information output signal to the hall computer as in the present embodiment, for example, when a 2-round jackpot occurs, the 2-round jackpot information output signal is output only for a predetermined period. When the 15 round jackpot is generated and the 15 round jackpot information output signal is output to the hall computer for a predetermined period when the 15 round jackpot occurs, such a 2 round jackpot information output signal and 15 round jackpot information are output. A method of outputting the output signal to the hall computer for the same predetermined period can also be mentioned.

[11. Output terminal arrangement of external terminal board]
Next, the arrangement of the output terminals of the external terminal board 784 that outputs various signals to the hall computer installed in the game hall (hall) will be described with reference to FIG. The external terminal plate 784 is attached to the rear surface of the prize ball base attached to the rear surface of the main body frame base 600, and the rear side thereof is covered with the external terminal plate cover 786. FIG. 140 is a diagram showing an arrangement of output terminals of the external terminal board.

  As described above, the external terminal board 784 includes the outer frame door opening information output signal, the prize ball number information output signal, the main prize ball number information output signal, the 15 round jackpot information output signal, and the two round jackpot information output signal. When the jackpot information output signal, the probability variation information output signal, the special symbol display information output signal, the normal symbol display information output signal, the short time medium information output signal, and the start opening prize information output signal are input from the payout control board 951, This is output to the outside of the pachinko machine 1.

  Briefly explaining these various signals, the outer end frame door opening information output signal is not generated during a normal game by a player that the door frame 3 and / or the main body frame 4 shown in FIG. 1 is opened. A signal indicating that a state has occurred. The prize ball number information output signal is output every time the number of game balls actually paid out by the payout motor 834 shown in FIG. 5 reaches 10 balls. The main prize-ball number information output signal is a signal indicating the effect, and the various prize-winning openings such as the first starting opening 2002, the second starting opening 2004, the general winning opening 2001, 2011, and the large winning opening 2005 shown in FIG. This is a signal to notify that every time the number of game balls scheduled to be paid out as prize balls reaches 10 on the basis of the game balls that entered the ball, and the 15 round jackpot information output signal generates a 15 round jackpot In a state 2 round jackpot information output signal is a signal that reports that 2 round jackpots are occurring, and the probability changing information output signal is in a state where probability fluctuations are occurring. The special symbol display information output signal is a signal indicating that there is a change, and the special symbol change display is ended by the first special symbol display unit 1403 and the second special symbol display unit 1405 of the function display unit 1400 shown in FIG. The normal symbol display information output signal is a signal indicating that the normal symbol change display is ended (stopped) on the normal symbol display unit 1402 of the function display unit 1400 shown in FIG. The signal indicating that there is a time-shortage is a signal indicating that a time-short state has occurred, and the start-port winning information output signal is the first start-port 2 shown in FIG. 02 or game ball to the second start hole 2004 is a signal for transmitting this fact each time ball entrance.

  On the external terminal plate 784, as shown in FIG. 140, output terminals PT1 to PT10 are arranged horizontally in a row. The output terminal PT1 is provided in white and outputs an award ball number information output signal. As described above, the award ball number information output signal is a signal to notify that every time the number of game balls actually paid out by the payout motor 834 shown in FIG. In the embodiment, the signal is output from the output terminal PT1 for 0.105 seconds. When the award ball number information output signal from the external terminal board 784 is input to the hall computer, the hall computer receives 10 as the prize ball for the payout motor 834 of the pachinko machine 1 every time the award ball number information output signal is input. It is possible to grasp that the game balls of the balls are paid out as prize balls, and it is possible to grasp the total number of game balls paid out by the pachinko machine 1 by counting the number of game balls paid out.

  The output terminal PT2 is provided in green and outputs an outer end frame door opening information output signal. As described above, the outer end frame door opening information output signal has a state in which the player does not generate a normal game when the door frame 3 and / or the main body frame 4 shown in FIG. 1 is opened. In this embodiment, the signal is output while the door frame 3 and / or the main body frame 4 are opened from the output terminal PT2. When the outer end frame door opening information output signal from the external terminal board 784 is input to the hall computer, the hall computer outputs the door frame 3 of the pachinko machine 1 and the pachinko machine 1 while the outer end frame door opening information output signal is input. It can be grasped that the main body frame 4 is opened.

  The output terminal PT3 is provided in gray and outputs a special symbol display information output signal. As described above, the special symbol display information output signal ends (stops) the variation display of the special symbol in the first special symbol display unit 1403 and the second special symbol display unit 1405 of the function display unit 1400 shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the change display of the special symbol on the first special symbol display 1403 and the second special symbol display 1405 of the function display unit 1400 is terminated (stopped) in this embodiment. Sometimes it is output for 0.128 seconds. When the special symbol display information output signal from the external terminal board 784 is input to the hall computer, the hall computer receives the special symbol display information output signal and then the first special symbol of the function display unit 1400 of the pachinko machine 1. In the display 1403 and the second special symbol display 1405, it is possible to grasp that the variation display of the special symbol is finished (stopped), and the number of times is counted to count the first special of the function display unit 1400 of the pachinko machine 1. The total number of times that the special symbol is variably displayed on the symbol display 1403 or the second special symbol display 1405 can be grasped.

  The output terminal PT4 is yellow and outputs a start opening winning information output signal. As described above, the start opening winning information output signal is a signal to notify that every time a game ball enters the first start opening 2002 or the second start opening 2004 shown in FIG. Each time a game ball enters the first start port 2002 or the second start port 2004 from the output terminal PT4, it is output for 0.128 seconds. When the start opening prize information output signal from the external terminal board 784 is input to the hall computer, the hall computer inputs the first opening opening 2002 or the second of the pachinko machine 1 every time the start opening prize information output signal is input. It is possible to grasp that a game ball has entered the start port 2004 and count the number of times the start port winning information output signal is input to the first start port 2002 or the second start port 2004 of the pachinko machine 1. The total number of game balls entered can be ascertained.

  The output terminal PT5 is black and outputs a 15 round big hit information output signal. As described above, the 15-round jackpot information output signal is a signal that indicates that the 15-round jackpot has been generated. In the present embodiment, while the 15-round jackpot is generated from the output terminal PT5, It is output. When the 15 round jackpot information output signal from the external terminal board 784 is input to the hall computer, the hall computer generates 15 round jackpots in the pachinko machine 1 while the 15 round jackpot information output signal is input. In addition to being able to grasp the state, it is possible to count the number of times the 15 round jackpot information output signal has been input and grasp the total number of times that the 15 round jackpot has occurred in the pachinko machine 1.

  The output terminal PT6 is colored pink and outputs a 2-round jackpot information output signal. As described above, the 2-round jackpot information output signal is a signal that indicates that the 2-round jackpot has occurred. In the present embodiment, while the 2-round jackpot is being generated from the output terminal PT6, It is output. When the 2-round jackpot information output signal from the external terminal board 784 is input to the hall computer, the hall computer generates a 2-round jackpot on the pachinko machine 1 while the 2-round jackpot information output signal is being input. In addition to being able to grasp the state, it is possible to count the number of times the 2-round jackpot information output signal has been input and grasp the total number of times that the 2-round jackpot has occurred in the pachinko machine 1.

  The output terminal PT7 is provided in blue and outputs a normal symbol display information output signal. As described above, the normal symbol display information output signal is a signal that indicates that the normal symbol change display is ended (stopped) on the normal symbol display unit 1402 of the function display unit 1400 shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the output is performed for 0.128 seconds from the output terminal PT7 when the normal symbol variation display on the normal symbol display unit 1402 of the function display unit 1400 is ended (stopped). When the normal symbol display information output signal from the external terminal board 784 is input to the hall computer, the hall computer receives the normal symbol display information output signal and then the normal symbol display of the function display unit 1400 of the pachinko machine 1. In 1402, it is possible to grasp that the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is finished (stopped), and the number of times is counted and the normal symbol display 1402 of the function display unit 1400 of the pachinko machine 1 The number of times can be grasped.

  The output terminal PT8 is provided in red and outputs an information output signal for a short time. As described above, the time reduction / medium information output signal is a signal indicating that a time reduction state has occurred, and in the present embodiment, the signal is output from the output terminal PT8 while the time reduction state is occurring. ing. When the time and medium information output signal from the external terminal board 784 is input to the hall computer, the hall computer grasps that the time and time state is generated in the pachinko machine 1 when the time and medium information output signal is input. In addition, the total number of times that the time-saving state has occurred in the pachinko machine 1 can be grasped by counting the number of times the time-short-time information output signal is input.

  The output terminal PT9 is provided with an orange color and outputs a probability changing information output signal. As described above, the probability variation in-progress information output signal is a signal that informs that the probability variation is occurring. In this embodiment, the signal is output while the probability variation is occurring from the output terminal PT9. It has become so. When the information output signal during probability variation from the external terminal board 784 is input to the hall computer, the hall computer is in a state in which probability variation occurs in the pachinko machine 1 when the information output signal during probability variation is input. It is possible to grasp that there is a certain number of times, and to count the number of times the information output signal during probability variation is input, and to grasp the total number of times that the probability variation has occurred in the pachinko machine 1.

  The output terminal PT10 is light blue and outputs a main prize ball number information output signal. As described above, the main winning ball number information output signal is input to various winning ports such as the first starting port 2002, the second starting port 2004, the general winning ports 2001, 2011, and the big winning port 2005 shown in FIG. This is a signal to notify that every time the number of game balls scheduled to be paid out as prize balls reaches 10 based on the game balls that have been balled, and is output from the output terminal PT10 for 0.128 seconds in this embodiment. It has become so. When the main prize ball number information output signal from the external terminal board 784 is input to the hall computer, the hall computer receives 10 balls as the prize ball every time the main prize ball number information output signal is input. It is possible to grasp that a game ball is scheduled to be paid out as a prize ball, and to determine the total number of game balls to be paid out by the pachinko machine 1 by counting the number of game balls scheduled to be paid out. can do. In addition, for example, game balls scheduled to be paid out as prize balls based on game balls entered in various prize openings such as the first start opening 2002, the second start opening 2004, the general winning openings 2001, 2011, and the big winning opening 2005. When the number of balls reaches 20 or more and the main award ball number information output signal is output a plurality of times, the main award ball number information output signal is 0.256 (= 0.128 seconds × 2 times) seconds, As with one continuous signal, it is output with an interval of 0.128 seconds.

  Among the output terminals PT1 to PT10 of the external terminal plate 784, the output terminals PT1 and PT2 output various signals output on the payout control board 951 side, whereas the output terminals PT3 to PT10 have the main control board. Various signals output on the 1310 side are arranged so as to be output (passed) via the payout control board 951. Each of the output terminals PT1 to PT10 is colored, and by electrically connecting wirings having connectors colored in the same colors as these colors to the output terminals PT1 to PT10, other wirings are mistakenly electrically connected. Connection can be prevented. Then, various signals output on the payout control board 951 side are transmitted to the hall computer so that various signals output on the payout control board 951 side and various signals output on the main control board 1310 side are not mixed. Output terminals PT1 and PT2 are arranged in a row on the left side of the external terminal board 784, and output terminals PT3 to PT10 for transmitting various signals output on the main control board 1310 side to the hall computer are provided on the external terminal board 784. By arranging in a line from the center left side toward the right side, also in this respect, wiring for transmitting various signals output on the payout control board 951 side to the hall computer and various outputs output on the main control board 1310 side. Wiring to transmit signals to the hall computer And it is capable to prevent the connection.

  In the present embodiment, the prize ball number information output signal output on the payout control board 951 side and the main prize ball number information output signal output on the main control board 1310 side are respectively transmitted from the external terminal board 784 to the hall. It is configured to communicate to a computer. This is because, for example, the game balls stored in the prize ball tank 720 are not supplied to the prize ball tank 720 shown in FIG. 1 due to some trouble in the pachinko island equipment. When a 15-round big hit happens to occur in the pachinko machine 1 at a time when the number of remaining game balls becomes small, the number of game balls stored in the prize ball tank 720 for paying out game balls as a prize ball is insufficient, so that the game balls are paid out. (In addition, for example, when a ball clog or a ball is generated in the payout device 830, the game ball cannot be paid out unless it can be resolved). Then, the prize ball number information output signal output on the payout control board 951 side, as described above, the number of game balls actually paid out as prize balls by the payout motor 834 shown in FIG. 5 reaches 10 balls. Since this is a signal that informs the player every time, the payout control board 951 can output the award ball number information output signal to the hall computer via the external terminal board 784 when the game ball cannot be paid out. become unable. When the game ball is not paid out, the player calls a hall clerk or the like. A hall clerk, for example, checks a hose-like supply nozzle for supplying game balls from the Pachinko Island equipment to the prize ball tank 720 to identify the position of the ball clogging (for example, occurs in the payout device 830). In this case, the game ball is returned to a state in which the game ball is paid out.

  However, even if the hall clerk is working, the game by the main control board 1310 is in progress, and the game ball is paid out by the hall clerk after the 15 round round hit. When the state returns to the state, the payout control board 951 pays out unpaid game balls one after another, and the payout control board 951 is in a period when the 15th round big hit ends and the 15th round big hit has not occurred. Outputs an award ball number information output signal indicating that every time the number of game balls actually paid out by the payout motor 834 reaches 10 balls, and transmits it to the hall computer via the external terminal board 784. It will be. Then, in spite of the fact that 15 rounds of big hits have not occurred, an extremely large number of game balls will be paid out, so the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 and the number of game balls paid out by the pachinko machine 1 There arises a problem that the hall computer cannot accurately grasp the relationship.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, regardless of whether or not the payout motor 834 is driven and controlled by the payout control board 951 and is actually paid out as a prize ball, that is, different from the prize ball number information output signal output by the payout control board 951. As shown in FIG. 8, the main control board 1310 receives the game balls that have entered the various winning ports such as the first starting port 2002, the second starting port 2004, the general winning ports 2001, 2011, and the big winning port 2005 shown in FIG. Each time the number of game balls scheduled to be paid out as prize balls reaches 10 balls, a main prize ball number information output signal is output as a signal to that effect, and the payout control board 951 and the external terminal board 784 are set. The system of passing to the hall computer was adopted. As a result, even if the above-described troubles (troubles such as clogging of the refilling nozzle or the like, clogging of the ball in the dispensing device 830 or ball clogging) occur, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 and the payment in this gaming state The relationship between the number of game balls to be released and the relationship with the hall computer can be accurately transmitted. Therefore, the hall computer can accurately grasp the relationship between the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 and the number of game balls to be paid out in the gaming state.

[12. Stage display drive board circuit]
Next, a circuit of the effect display drive substrate 4450 for drawing the display area of the door frame side effect display device 460 will be described with reference to FIG. As described above, the effect display drive board 4450 is disposed in the vicinity of the lower side of the door frame side effect display device 460 attached to the right side of the dish unit 320 of the door frame 3, and is accommodated in the dish unit 320. A liquid crystal module circuit 450V that draws a display area of the door frame side effect display device 460 is mainly configured. FIG. 141 is a circuit diagram showing a liquid crystal module circuit for drawing a display area of the upper dish side liquid crystal display device.

[12-1. LCD module circuit]
As shown in FIG. 141, the liquid crystal module circuit 450V of the effect display drive substrate 4450 mainly includes a door frame-side effect receiver ICSDIC0.

  The liquid crystal module circuit 450V receives a serial signal (serial data) from the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d of the peripheral control board 1510 shown in FIG. Is transmitted to the common mode choke coil SDL0 via the frame peripheral relay terminal plate 868 and the peripheral door relay terminal plate 882, respectively, and the common mode choke coil SDL0 Noise can be separated from the negative signal. The plus signal and minus signal from which noise has been separated are respectively input to the RXIN + terminal and the RXIN- terminal of the door frame side effect receiver ICSDIC0. A resistor SDR0 is electrically connected between the RXIN + terminal and the RXIN− terminal. The resistor SDR0 is a termination resistor (terminator), which prevents the plus signal and the minus signal from being reflected at the RXIN + terminal and the RXIN− terminal, respectively, and prevents the serial signal from being disturbed.

  Based on the serial signals (serial data) input at the RXIN + terminal and RXIN− terminal, the door frame side effect receiver ICSDIC0 has three video signals, a red video signal, a green video signal, and a blue video signal, It is restored to three synchronizing signals, that is, a horizontal synchronizing signal, a vertical synchronizing signal, and a clock signal (that is, restored to a parallel signal before being serialized). As described above, the red video signal, the green video signal, and the blue video signal are 8 bits each of the red video signal, the green video signal, and the blue video signal output from the channel CH2 of the sound source built-in VDP 1512a. Since the red video signal, the green video signal, and the blue video signal that can be input to the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d are each 6 bits, a total of 18 bits, the upper 6 bits of each video signal.

  The liquid crystal module circuit 450V is serial data output from the peripheral control MPU 1511a of the peripheral control unit 1511 of the peripheral control board 1510 as described above, in addition to the signal from the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d of the peripheral control board 1510. Two signals obtained by differentiating a certain LOCKN signal output request data into a plus signal and a minus signal in the differential circuit 1512e of the peripheral control board 1510 are also input. As described above, the forced switching circuit 1512f of the peripheral control board 1510 transmits these two signals when the differential circuit 1512e receives two signals that are differentiated into a plus signal and a minus signal. On the other hand, when two signals differentiated into a plus signal and a minus signal are not input in the differential circuit 1512e, a signal output from the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d is transmitted. The circuit configuration is such that the circuit is connected. As a result, when two signals differentiated into a plus signal and a minus signal are input in the differential circuit 1512e, the two signals are connected to each other so as to transmit the two signals. The peripheral control board 1510 is transmitted to the frame peripheral relay terminal board 868, the peripheral door relay terminal board 882, and the liquid crystal module circuit 450V of the effect display drive board 4450 housed in the dish unit 320 of the door frame 3, while the difference When two signals differentiated into a plus signal and a minus signal are not input in the activation circuit 1512e, the circuit connection is made so as to transmit the signal output from the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d. A signal output from the frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d is transmitted from the peripheral control board 1510 to the frame peripheral relay terminal. 868, near the door relay terminal plate 882, and transmitted to the liquid crystal module circuit 450V of the effect display driving substrate 4450 which is housed in the dish unit 320 of the door frame 3.

  The forcible switching circuit 1512f is a signal output from the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d, that is, the door frame when the two signals differentiated into the plus signal and the minus signal are not input in the differential circuit 1512e. The serial signal (serial data) by the differential method called “V-by-One (registered trademark)” of THINE ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. 868 and the peripheral door relay terminal plate 882, and is input to the common mode choke coil SDL0 and input to the RXIN + terminal and the RXIN- terminal of the door frame side effect receiver ICSDIC0, respectively, while the differential circuit 1512e In When two signals differentiated into a negative signal and a negative signal are input from the peripheral control board 1510 via the frame peripheral relay terminal board 868 and the peripheral door relay terminal board 882, the two signals are common. The signal is input to the mode choke coil SDL0, and is input to the RXIN + terminal and the RXIN- terminal of the door frame side effect receiver ICSDIC0, respectively. The door frame-side effect receiver ICSDIC0 determines that it is an output request for the LOCKN signal when two signals differentiated into a plus signal and a minus signal are input in the differential circuit 1512e. A LOCKN signal is output from the LOCKN terminal described later to the peripheral control board 1510 via the peripheral door relay terminal plate 882 and the frame peripheral relay terminal plate 868. The LOCKN signal is input to the peripheral control MPU 1511a of the peripheral control unit 1511 of the peripheral control board 1510 via a peripheral control input circuit (not shown) of the peripheral control board 1510.

  Note that the LOCKN signal output request data, which is serial data output from the peripheral control MPU 1511a of the peripheral control unit 1511 of the peripheral control board 1510, displays the start-up screen when the pachinko machine 1 is powered on, as described above. During the period displayed on the display device 1600 or during the period when the game board side effect display device 1600 is in the state of waiting for a customer and the demonstration is performed by the game board side effect display device 1600, the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d provided on the peripheral control board 1510, and the effect display In order to confirm whether or not a failure has occurred in the connection between the door frame side effect receiver ICSDIC0 provided on the drive substrate 4450, that is, the connection between the transmitter and the receiver, the door frame side effect display device 460 It is sent as an operation confirmation request. The LOCKN signal output request data in the present embodiment is differentiated into a plus signal and a minus signal in the differentiation circuit 1512e, but is a signal output from the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d, that is, the above-mentioned Zain Electronics stock. The data format is completely different from that of the company's “V-by-One (registered trademark)” differential serial signal (serial data). For this reason, when the LOCKN signal output request data is received by the door frame side effect receiver ICSDIC0, it is determined that the door frame side effect receiver ICSDIC0 is not a signal output from the door frame side effect transmitter IC1512d. As data, a LOCKN signal is output from a LOCKN terminal described later. In other words, in the present embodiment, the LOCKN signal is output from the LOCKN terminal, which will be described later, by using the function of the door frame side effect receiver ICSDIC0 that outputs the LOCKN signal when it is determined that the received data is abnormal data. In order to forcibly output, the LOCKN signal output request data having a structure different in data format from the signal output from the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d is intentionally transmitted from the peripheral control MPU 1511a of the peripheral control board 1511. By outputting, it is possible to confirm whether or not the device called door frame side effect receiver ICSDIC0 is operating normally. Thereby, it is possible to confirm whether or not a failure has occurred in the connection between the transmitter and the receiver.

  The VDD terminal, the VDDO terminal, the LVDSVDD terminal, the PLLVDD terminal, and the PDWN terminal of the door frame side effect receiver ICSDIC0 are respectively supplied with + 3.3V created by the upper plate side liquid crystal module power supply circuit 4450x shown in FIG. The GND terminal, the GNDO terminal, the LVDSGND application paper, the PLLGND terminal, the EDGE terminal, the OE terminal, the MODE0, and the MODE1 terminal of the frame side effect receiver ICSDIC0 are each grounded.

  The VDD terminal is a power supply terminal for a digital circuit, and a capacitor SDC0 is electrically connected between the terminal and the GND terminal which is a ground for the digital circuit, and a + 3.3V power supply supplied to the VDD terminal. High frequency noise is removed from the line.

  The VDDO terminal is a power supply terminal for TTL (Transistor-Transistor Logic) output, and a capacitor SDC1 is electrically connected between the terminal and the GNDO terminal serving as the ground for this TTL output, and is supplied to the VDDO terminal. High frequency noise is removed from the + 3.3V power line.

  The LVDSVDD terminal is a power supply terminal for LVDS (Low Voltage Differential Signaling) input, and a capacitor SDC2 is electrically connected between the terminal and the LVDSGND terminal serving as a ground for this LVDS input, and is supplied to the LVDSVDD terminal. High frequency noise is removed from the + 3.3V power line.

  The PLLVDD terminal is a power supply terminal for a PLL (Phase Locked Loop) circuit, and a capacitor SDC3 is electrically connected between the terminal and the PLLGND terminal that is the ground for the PLL circuit, and is supplied to the PLLVDD terminal. High frequency noise is removed from the + 3.3V power line.

  The PDWN terminal tells that the logic is HI when + 3.3V is supplied (applied), and that the normal operation is performed, while the supply of +3.3 is stopped and the logic becomes LOW and the power down. It is a terminal to convey. The PDWN terminal is supplied with + 3.3V through the resistor SDR1, and is electrically connected to the other end of the varistor SDZ0 whose one end is grounded. The varistor SDZ0 suppresses noise and overvoltage of the + 3.3V electric line supplied via the resistor SDR1.

  The EDGE terminal transmits various signals output from various output terminals (DE terminal, SYNC0 terminal to SYNC2 terminal, and D0 terminal to D17 terminal) based on a clock signal DCLK output from the CLKOUT terminal, which will be described later. (The logic transitions from LOW to HI) or a falling edge (the logic transitions from HI to LOW). As described above, the falling edge is designated by grounding the EDGE terminal to the ground. Incidentally, when the EDGE terminal is connected to + 3.3V, the rising edge can be designated.

  The OE terminal instructs whether or not output of various output terminals (DE terminal, SYNC0 terminal to SYNC2 terminal, D0 terminal to D17 terminal, and CLKOUT terminal) described later is permitted. As described above, the output is always possible by grounding the OE terminal to the ground. By the way, if the OE terminal is connected to + 3.3V, it cannot be output.

  The MODE0 terminal and the MODE1 terminal are terminals for selecting an operation mode, and the operation mode can be selected by grounding both to the ground. The operation modes include a normal mode and a shake hand mode. In the normal mode, three video signals (18-bit video signal) of a red video signal, a green video signal, and a blue video signal based on serial signals (serial data) respectively input at the RXIN + terminal and the RXIN- terminal. And a normal operation mode in which the door frame side receiver ICSDIC0 restores to a parallel signal composed of three synchronization signals (three-bit synchronization signal), a horizontal synchronization signal, a vertical synchronization signal, and a clock signal. is there. In the shake hand mode, the connection between the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d provided in the peripheral control board 1510 and the door frame side effect receiver IC SDIC0 provided in the effect display drive board 4450, that is, the connection between the transmitter and the receiver is performed. In this mode, a LOCKN signal is output from the LOCKN terminal to request transmission of a predetermined data pattern (SYNC pattern) for confirmation (recovery). This shake hand mode is automatically switched.

  For example, three video signals (18-bit video signal) of a red video signal, a green video signal, and a blue video signal based on serial signals (serial data) respectively input at the RXIN + terminal and the RXIN- terminal, For some reason, the door frame-side effect receiver ICSDIC0 is restored to a parallel signal composed of three synchronization signals (three-bit synchronization signal): a horizontal synchronization signal, a vertical synchronization signal, and a clock signal. When it is difficult to draw on the door frame side effect display device 460 with simple data, the normal mode is automatically switched to the shake hand mode, and the LOCKN signal is output from the LOCKN terminal. This LOCKN signal is input to the peripheral control board 1510 via the resistor SDR2, which is a damping resistor, the peripheral door relay terminal board 882, and the frame peripheral relay terminal board 868, and the peripheral control input circuit (not shown) of the peripheral control board 1510 Via the peripheral control MPU 1511a of the peripheral control unit 1511 of the peripheral control board 1510. The peripheral control MPU 1511a, when a predetermined condition is established based on the inputted LOCKN signal, transmits a connection confirmation signal to the INIT terminal of the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d to notify the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d of that fact. Is output. When this connection confirmation signal is input to the INIT terminal, the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d is connected between the door frame side effect receiver IC SDIC0 provided on the effect display drive board 4450, that is, between the transmitter and the receiver. A predetermined data pattern (SYNC pattern) for recovering the image from the peripheral control board 1510 via the frame peripheral relay terminal board 868 and the peripheral door relay terminal board 882 is used for the door frame side effect included in the effect display drive board 4450. Transmit to the receiver ICSDIC0. By receiving such a predetermined data pattern (SYNC pattern) by the door frame side effect receiver ICSDIC0, the connection between the transmitter and the receiver can be easily recovered. The predetermined data pattern (SYNC pattern) is stored in advance in the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d. It should be noted that the INIT terminal of the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d provided in the peripheral control board 1510 and the LOCKN terminal of the door frame side effect receiver IC SDIC0 provided in the effect display drive board 4450 include the frame peripheral relay terminal plate 868, and the peripheral door You may electrically connect directly via the relay terminal board 882.

  As described above, the LOCKN terminal is connected between the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d provided on the peripheral control board 1510 and the door frame side effect receiver IC SDIC0 provided on the effect display drive board 4450, that is, between the transmitter and the receiver. A terminal that outputs a request to transmit a predetermined data pattern (SYNC pattern) for confirming (recovering) the connection between the terminals. The LOCKN signal output from the LOCKN terminal is input to the peripheral control board 1510 via the resistor SDR2, which is a damping resistance of the effect display drive board 4450, the peripheral door relay terminal board 882, and the frame peripheral relay terminal board 868, The signal is input to the peripheral control MPU 1511a of the peripheral control unit 1511 of the peripheral control board 1510 via a peripheral control input circuit (not shown) of the control board 1510.

  The SYNC0 to SYNC2 terminals output three synchronization signals, a horizontal synchronization signal, a vertical synchronization signal, and a clock signal, which are restored based on serial signals (serial data) input at the RXIN + terminal and the RXIN- terminal, respectively. Terminal. In the present embodiment, since the restored three synchronization signals of the horizontal synchronization signal, the vertical synchronization signal, and the clock signal are not used, the SYNC0 terminal to the SYNC2 terminal are unconnected terminals.

  The DE terminal is a terminal that outputs a DE signal that reports that a clock signal output from the CLKOUT terminal and data output from the D0 to D17 terminals, which are data output terminals, are valid or invalid, which will be described later. The DE signal output from the DE terminal is input to the door frame side effect display device 460 via the resistor SDR3 that is a damping resistor.

  The CLKOUT terminal is a terminal that outputs a clock signal DCLK generated by a PLL circuit built in the door frame side effect receiver ICSDIC0. The clock signal DCLK output from the CLKOUT terminal is input to the door frame side effect display device 460 via the resistor SDR4 which is a damping resistor.

  The D0 to D17 terminals are provided with three video signals (18, red video signal, green video signal, and blue video signal restored on the basis of serial signals (serial data) input at the RXIN + terminal and RXIN- terminal, respectively. This is a data output terminal for outputting a bit video signal. Blue video signals B0 to B5 (6 bits) are output from the 6-bit data output terminals D0 to D5 in synchronization with the clock signal DCLK, and each signal line of the blue video signals B0 to B5 is a damping resistor. Each is input to the door frame side effect display device 460 via the ladder resistor SDRA0. Green video signals G0 to G5 (6 bits) are output from the 6-bit data output terminals D6 to D11 in synchronization with the clock signal DCLK, and each signal line of the green video signals G0 to G5 is a damping resistor. Each is input to the door frame side effect display device 460 via the ladder resistor SDRA1. The red video signals R0 to R5 (6 bits) are output in synchronization with the clock signal DCLK from the 6-bit data output terminals D12 to D17, and each signal line of the red video signals R0 to R5 is a damping resistor. Each is input to the door frame side effect display device 460 via the ladder resistor SDRA2.

  The grounds of the peripheral control board 1510, the frame peripheral relay terminal board 868, the peripheral door relay terminal board 882, the effect display drive board 4450, and the door frame side effect display device 460 are electrically connected, and the same ground is used. It has become.

[Mounting mode of each electronic component included in the first control unit MCG and the second control unit SCG]
Incidentally, it is generally known that when electronic components are surface-mounted, it is beneficial in that the hardware circuit can be suitably downsized by integration. However, in the case of integrated circuit components (components encapsulated in a relatively large package in the form of integration of multiple types of single function elements (such as resistance elements, diode elements, or capacitor elements)), By nature, a package is naturally larger than a discrete component (a component in which a single functional element is enclosed in a relatively small package), thus creating a relatively large space on the back side of the package. In addition, the space on the back side of such a package becomes a place (a place where electronic parts (illegal parts) are easily mounted illegally) that is difficult to visually confirm in a surface-mounted state. For this reason, in the field of gaming machines, electronic components have been inserted and mounted on a base plate (so-called base substrate or the like) for many years instead of surface mounting.

  That is, the electronic component to be inserted and mounted tends to generate a relatively large gap between the package and the base plate. Therefore, by inserting and mounting electronic components, even in the mounted state, it is possible to maintain the space on the back side of the package as a place where it can be easily confirmed by visual recognition. It is made to suppress suitably.

  However, in recent years, in the field of gaming machines, the space for presentations has been further increased, and the hardware circuit has been downsized while maintaining the security performance against unauthorized mounting of electronic components. There is a need to plan.

  Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1 according to this embodiment, the second control unit that only performs effect control related to the game among the first control unit MCG and the second control unit SCG shown in FIG. 123. In view of the fact that the SCG is not directly related to the benefits obtained by the player and is not easily fraudulent, first, the second control unit SCG is configured by surface mounting.

  That is, as described above, the second control unit SCG according to this embodiment includes the peripheral control board 1510 as shown in FIG. Then, the second control unit SCG uses various integrated circuit components and various discrete components mounted on the base substrate of the peripheral control substrate 1510 to perform the effect progression process according to the result of the game progression process. Can be executed.

  Here, various integrated circuit components mounted on the base substrate of the peripheral control board 1510 include, for example, the peripheral control MPU 1511a and the peripheral control ROM 1511b shown in FIG. Examples of various discrete components mounted on the base board of the peripheral control board 1510 include resistors AR10 and AR11, a diode AD10, and an electrolytic capacitor AC10 shown in FIG.

  In this regard, in the second control unit SCG according to this embodiment, the lead portions of various electronic components are placed on the surface of the base plate (here, the base substrate of the peripheral control substrate 1510). Only the surface mounting area to be mounted in the form is formed. That is, in this case, surface mount type components (SMD) are also used as the above-described various electronic components that the peripheral control board 1510 has. However, these electronic components are not directly related to the benefits that the player gets and are not subject to fraud. The hardware circuit mounted on the pachinko machine 1 can be downsized.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 123, the first control unit MCG according to this embodiment includes the main control board 1310, the payout control board 951, and the power supply board 931. The first control unit MCG uses various integrated circuit components and various discrete components mounted on the base substrates of these substrates 1310, 951, and 931 to control the power supply for control (for example, + 5V). Processing related to the game including generation processing and payout of prize balls can be executed. However, since such processing on the first control unit MCG side is directly linked to the player's privilege provision, the first control unit MCG is likely to be illegal. Therefore, although it is required to reduce the size of the hardware circuit, if the first control unit MCG is simply integrated by surface mounting, the security performance against illegal mounting of electronic components will be significantly reduced, and amusement entertainment The decline is inevitable.

  However, on the other hand, even such a first control unit MCG is mounted on the base plate (the base substrate of the main control board 1310, the base board of the payout control board 951, the base board of the power supply board 931). Of the various electronic components, the discrete component has a smaller package than the integrated circuit component, and even if the electronic component is illegally mounted on the back side, it can be easily confirmed by visual recognition. It can be said that this is a component having relatively high performance as security performance against illegal mounting of electronic components.

  That is, the inventor mixed electronic parts mounted on the first control unit MCG with high security performance parts (discrete parts) against fraud and low security performance parts (integrated circuit parts) against fraud. Focusing on the fact that further integration as a hardware circuit is made only with parts with high security performance against illegality (discrete parts), the first control unit MCG side that is likely to be fraudulent, It has been found that the hardware circuit can be miniaturized while maintaining the security performance against illegal mounting of electronic components.

  FIG. 188 is a diagram schematically illustrating a state in which the first control unit MCG is integrated only with components (discrete components) with high security performance against fraud. In the following, referring to FIG. 188, it is possible to reduce the size of the hardware circuit while maintaining the security performance against unauthorized mounting of electronic components on the first control unit MCG side that is likely to be fraudulent. This is explained.

  As shown in FIG. 188, the first control unit MCG according to this embodiment includes a base plate BB and various electronic components D mounted on the base plate BB. . FIG. 188 is only a schematic diagram for explaining the principle of the characteristic technique according to the present application. For example, the base plate BB is actually a base substrate of the main control substrate 1310 and a payout control substrate. A base substrate 951 and a base substrate of the power supply substrate 931 are provided, and an example in which the characteristic technique according to the present application is applied to such an embodiment will be described later. As a matter of convenience, here, for the sake of convenience of explanation, description will be given assuming an example in which they are configured by one base substrate.

Here, the base plate BB includes
-An insertion mounting area TH that is mounted in a form in which the lead portion provided in the electronic component is inserted into the base plate BB, and that is inferior in integration performance but excellent in fraud suppression performance;
A surface mounting region SM that is mounted in a form in which the lead portion provided on the electronic component is placed on the surface of the base plate BB and has excellent integration performance due to multi-layered wiring patterns, etc., but is inferior in fraud suppression performance. Both are provided in the form of being divided.

  According to such a configuration, while it is possible to mount an electronic component that is difficult to be fraudulent in the surface mounting region SM, an electronic component that should be pursued for fraud suppression rather than integration is mounted on the insertion mounting region TH side. Therefore, it is possible to suitably maintain the suppression performance against the mounting of unauthorized parts while making it possible to reduce the size of the hardware circuit.

That is, as described above, in the first control unit MCG according to this embodiment, as the various electronic components D,
-Integrated circuit component D1 with low security performance against unauthorized mounting, enclosed in a relatively large package in the form of integration of multiple types of single function elements;
A single-function element is simply enclosed in a relatively small package, and includes a discrete component D2 with high security performance against unauthorized mounting.

  In this regard, as a characteristic first technique according to the present application, in the first control unit MCG according to this embodiment, the integrated circuit component D1 having a low security performance is referred to as the insertion mounting region TH and the surface. The mounting area SM is mounted only in the insertion mounting area TH having excellent fraud suppression performance, and only the discrete component having high security performance is mounted in the surface mounting area SM inferior in fraud suppression performance. This makes it possible to reduce the size of the hardware circuit while maintaining the security performance against unauthorized mounting of electronic components on the first control unit MCG side that is likely to be fraudulent.

  Further, in the first control unit MCG according to this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 188, as the discrete component D2 having a high security performance, a surface mount type discrete component D2a mounted on the surface mount region SM is used. And an insertion mounting type discrete component D2b mounted in the insertion mounting region TH.

  That is, as described above, with respect to electronic components, in general, it is possible to achieve integration by using a surface mounting type instead of an insertion mounting type. However, when both the insertion mounting area TH and the surface mounting area SM are provided separately as the base plate BB, for example, the position where the integrated circuit component D1 to be electrically connected is provided in circuit design. In view of the balance with the space provided with the wiring pattern related to this, it is possible to reverse the integration by arranging the electronic components not in the surface mounting area SM but in the insertion mounting area TH. Cases can also arise.

  In this regard, in the first control unit MCG according to this embodiment, not all of the discrete components D2 are used as the surface mount type discrete components D2a, so that the most suitable mode for integration is achieved. In some cases, an insertion mounting type discrete component D2b is intentionally used. As a result, it is expected that the hardware circuit is more suitably reduced in size while maintaining security performance against unauthorized mounting of electronic components.

  Furthermore, in the first control unit MCG according to this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 188, even in the discrete component D2 having the high security performance, a capacitor element having a large capacitance value among the capacitor elements (backup) For the power supply, etc., the surface mount region is considered to have a relatively larger shape than other elements (such as a resistance element, a diode element, and a capacitor element with a small capacitance value (such as a filter circuit)). It is not used as the surface mount type discrete component D2a mounted on the SM, but is prepared only as the insertion mount type discrete component D2b-C mounted in the insertion mount region TH. As a result, when miniaturizing the hardware circuit, the security performance against unauthorized mounting of electronic components can be more suitably maintained.

  However, although a capacitor element having a large capacitance value is larger than other elements (discrete parts), there is no large gap between the package and the base plate as compared with the integrated circuit part D1. . Therefore, the capacitor element may be used as a surface mount type discrete component D2a mounted in the surface mount region SM, and even in this case, security performance against unauthorized mounting of electronic components is maintained. Is possible.

  In addition, the first control unit MCG according to this embodiment includes a characteristic second technique based on a viewpoint different from the characteristic first technique according to the present application described above. ing.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 188, in the first control unit MCG according to this embodiment, one hardware circuit for the purpose of exhibiting a specific electrical function (for example, a backup power supply function). As a discrete circuit (a hardware circuit that does not use the integrated circuit component D1) DHC that is electrically constituted by the discrete component D2. However, the discrete circuit DHC is provided with an electrical structure constituted by a plurality of discrete components D2 each mounted in a manner divided into an insertion mounting region TH and a surface mounting region SM.

  That is, in this case, although the circuit is a single discrete circuit DHC intended to exhibit a specific electrical function (for example, a backup power supply function), mounting on the insertion mounting region TH is performed on the base plate BB. An electronic component D2b having a shape that can be mounted and an electronic component D2a having a shape that can be mounted on the surface mounting region SM are mixed. Therefore, when a third party visually recognizes the base plate BB of the first control unit MCG, they have an electrical close role in order to exhibit a specific electrical function (for example, a backup power supply function). It is possible to make it difficult to recall the current situation, and it is expected that fraud can be suppressed even if the difficulty in understanding the circuit is increased. Further, by mounting a part of the electronic component on the surface mounting region SM, it is possible to expect a reduction in the size of the hardware circuit.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 1 according to this embodiment, it is possible to reduce the size of the hardware circuit while suppressing fraud to electronic components.

  However, as described above, the example shown in FIG. 188 is for explaining the principle of two characteristic techniques according to the present application. Next, an example in which each of the above techniques is applied to the embodiment of the present application. explain.

  In the pachinko machine 1 according to this embodiment, first, the base plate BB of the first control unit MCG includes the base substrate of the main control board 1310, the base board of the payout control board 951, and the base board of the power supply board 931. And three base substrates. Then, both the insertion mounting area TH and the surface mounting area SM are provided on these base substrates.

  However, in the pachinko machine 1 according to this embodiment, of the three base boards, only the insertion mounting region TH is formed on the base board of the power supply board 931, and the base of the main control board 1310 is formed. In the board and the base board of the payout control board 951, both the insertion mounting area TH and the surface mounting area SM are provided so as to be separated from each other.

  Among the various electronic components D mounted on the base plate BB of the first control unit MCG, the diode MD0 (FIG. 129) of the above-mentioned “backup power supply circuit for supplying backup power to the main control built-in RAM”. Is mounted on the surface mounting area SM of the base substrate of the main control board 1310 as a surface mount type discrete component D2a. Similarly, the diode PD0 (see FIG. 129) in the above-mentioned “backup power supply circuit for supplying backup power to the payout control built-in RAM” is mounted on the surface of the base board of the payout control board 951. The surface SM is mounted as a surface mount type discrete component D2a.

  According to such a configuration, only the discrete component D2 (diode MD0, diode PD0) among the integrated circuit component D1 with low security performance and the discrete component D2 with high security performance is the surface mount type discrete component D2a. It is mounted on the surface mounting area SM (main control board 1310, payout control board 951). This makes it possible to reduce the size of the hardware circuit while maintaining security performance against unauthorized mounting of electronic components even on the first control unit MCG side that is likely to be fraudulent. A characteristic first technique according to the present application).

  In addition, in the example applied to this embodiment, the surface mount region SM formed on the base plate BB of the first control unit MCG has a specific type of discrete component (here, both the diode MD0 and the diode PD0 are Schottky). Only a plurality of diode elements) are mounted. That is, in this case, since all the electronic components mounted on the surface mounting region SM that is inferior in fraud suppression performance have the same shape, it is expected that the effort required for fraud confirmation is saved.

  Further, in the above configuration, discrete components (electronic components that bear a part of the power supply function) that the power supply board 931 should originally have are mounted on a board (main control board 1310) side different from the power supply board 931. I have to. That is, even if there is not enough space to form the surface mounting region SM on the power supply substrate 931, the surface mounting region SM is formed on another substrate and mounted as a surface mounting type discrete component D2 there. Therefore, it is possible to improve the degree of freedom for circuit design of the first control unit MCG as a whole.

  Furthermore, in the above configuration, a single discrete circuit DHC (backup power supply circuit) having a plurality of discrete components D2 (here, a capacitor element and a Schottky diode element) for the purpose of exhibiting a backup power supply function. The plurality of discrete components D2 constituting the discrete circuit DHC are mounted separately in an insertion mounting area TH (capacitor element) and a surface mounting area SM (Schottky diode element). I am going to do that.

  According to such a configuration, in spite of the single discrete circuit DHC (backup power supply circuit) intended to exhibit the backup power supply function, the insertion mounting region TH (power supply board) is formed on the base plate BB. 931) and an electronic component D2a having a shape enabling mounting on the surface mounting area SM (main control board 1310, payout control board 951) are mixed. become. Therefore, when a third party visually recognizes the base plate BB of the first control unit MCG, they have an electrical close role in order to exhibit a specific electrical function (for example, a backup power supply function). It is possible to make it difficult to recall the situation, and it is possible to expect fraud suppression even if the difficulty of understanding the circuit is increased (the second characteristic technique according to the present application).

  In addition, in the example applied to this embodiment, a plurality of discrete components D2 included in one discrete circuit DHC (backup power supply circuit) for the purpose of exhibiting a backup power supply function are inserted and mounted region TH (capacitor element). And the surface mounting region SM (Schottky diode element), and the discrete component D2 is divided into two different boards (main control board 1310, payout control board 951 (Schottky diode element), power supply board) In this case, electronic components D2a and D2b mixed for surface mounting and insertion mounting are mounted on different base boards, respectively. As a result, the difficulty of understanding the circuit has increased. So incorrect suppression can be further expected.

  In the above embodiment, as is clear from FIG. 188, the mounting surface of the surface mounting region SM on the base plate BB of the first control unit MCG is the same as the insertion mounting region TH on the base plate BB of the first control unit MCG. The area is smaller than the mounting surface. Therefore, it becomes difficult for a third party to notice that the surface mounting region SM having inferior fraud suppression performance is provided, and suppression of fraud can be expected.

  In the above embodiment, as is clear from FIG. 188, the number of types of electronic components mounted on the surface mounting region SM in the base plate BB of the first control unit MCG is the base plate of the first control unit MCG. It is provided so as to be smaller than the number of types of electronic components mounted in the insertion mounting area TH in BB. Therefore, the types of electronic components that are subject to a visual check for whether or not fraudulent acts have been performed on the electronic components mounted on the surface mounting region SM that is relatively inferior in security performance are relatively reduced. Thus, the visual check can be facilitated.

  In the above embodiment, as is clear from FIG. 188, the total number of electronic components mounted on the surface mounting region SM in the base plate BB of the first control unit MCG is the same as that in the base plate BB of the first control unit MCG. It is provided so as to be smaller than the total number of electronic components mounted in the insertion mounting area TH. Therefore, the total number of electronic components that are subject to a visual check for fraudulent acts on electronic components mounted on a surface mounting area that is relatively inferior in security performance is relatively reduced. The load on the visual check can be reduced.

  In the pachinko machine 1 according to this embodiment, the surface mounting region SM is provided on each of the base board of the main control board 1310 and the base board of the payout control board 951. It may be formed.

  Further, the surface mounting region SM is formed only on a specific base substrate, and the surface mount type discrete component D2 that should be originally mounted on the other base substrate is also collectively arranged on the specific base substrate. Also good. According to such a configuration, when confirming whether or not unauthorized mounting has been performed, it is only necessary to focus on the surface mounting region SM formed on a specific base substrate. It will be expected that it will save time and effort.

  However, in view of the fact that the integrated circuit component D1 is mounted on any of the three base substrates, at least the insertion mounting region TH must be formed on any of the three base substrates in order to appropriately suppress fraud. I must.

  In the pachinko machine 1 according to this embodiment, the base plate BB of the first control unit MCG includes the base substrate of the main control board 1310, the base board of the payout control board 951, and the base board of the power supply board 931. Although it is configured by three base substrates, as schematically shown in FIG. 188, they may be configured collectively on one base substrate.

  In addition, the “base plate BB of the first control unit MCG” according to the present application may be anything as long as the surface mounting region SM and the insertion mounting region TH are separated, and these are provided by a plurality of base substrates. Alternatively, it may be provided by one base substrate.

  For example, the base board of the main control board 1310 includes a first base board in which only the insertion mounting area TH is formed, and a second base board in which only the surface mounting area SM is formed, and the second base board By inserting and mounting the board on the insertion mounting area TH of the first base board, the electronic components inserted and mounted on the first base board are maintained while maintaining security performance against unauthorized mounting of electronic components. It may be assumed that a structure in which the component and the electronic component surface-mounted on the second base substrate are electrically connected to each other is adopted, but in this case, the “base of the first control unit MCG” The “plate BB” is a concept including at least both the first base substrate in which only the insertion mounting region TH is formed and the second base substrate in which only the surface mounting region SM is formed. . That is, this aspect is also one of the aspects in which “the insertion plate mounting region TH and the surface mounting region SM are both provided in the base plate BB of the first control unit MCG”. It is included as an aspect.

  That is, as described above, the pachinko machine 1 according to this embodiment is an electronic component enclosed in a relatively small package as a component (surface-mounted component) mounted on the surface-mounting region SM that is inferior in fraud suppression performance. By using only discrete components, it is possible to reduce the size of the hardware circuit while eliminating the space for mounting unauthorized components (reducing the space on the back side).

  However, even with such discrete components (surface mount components) with excellent security performance, there are places on the back side that are difficult to confirm by visual inspection when mounted on the surface mount region SM, although it is a small space. Still left. Therefore, the hall side that operates and manages the pachinko machine 1 understands that “there is no space left on the back side of the discrete parts (surface mounted parts) to mount unauthorized parts”. However, in the situation where it is difficult to check by anxiety, such as “an extremely small illegal part may be created and this may be illegally installed”, it is difficult to confirm by visual inspection. There is a concern that the operation and management of the pachinko machine 1 become complicated, such as being forced to confirm.

  Therefore, it is more desirable to provide each base substrate of the main control substrate 1310 and the payout control substrate 951 in the following manner instead of the above-described manner.

[Modifications of the base board of the main control board 1310 and the payout control board 951]
FIG. 189 is a diagram showing a partial region of the base substrate MB of the main control substrate 1310 according to the modification. Hereinafter, a modification of the base substrate MB of the main control substrate 1310 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that description of modifications of the base board of the payout control board 951 is omitted, but it is possible to make modifications with the same contents as the base board MB of the main control board 1310 described below.

  As shown in FIG. 189, the base substrate MB of the main control board 1310 according to this modification is configured to include at least an insertion mounting board THB that is inferior in integration performance but excellent in fraud suppression performance.

  And also in the insertion mounting board | substrate THB concerning this modification, it mounts in the form in which several types of electronic components (insertion mounting parts) are inserted similarly to the insertion mounting board | substrate TH of the said embodiment. Similarly, these electronic components (insertion mounting components) include both the integrated circuit component D1 having a low security performance and the discrete component D2b having a high security performance.

  However, as apparent from FIG. 189, in the base board MB of the main control board 1310 according to this modification, the insertion mounting board THB and the insertion mounting lead portion are inserted into the insertion mounting board THB. The electronic components to be mounted in this way are only provided. That is, although the base board MB of the main control board 1310 according to this modification has a surface mounting region and a surface mounting component mounted in the region, it is not It is decided to adopt a special mounting structure that does not seem to be provided.

  More specifically, the base board MB of the main control board 1310 according to this modification is not limited to the integrated circuit part D1 and the discrete part D2b as the above-described mounting parts, but also the special mounting part D3 (in the figure, the special mounting part). D3a, special mounting component D3b). Although this special mounting component D3 contains an electronic component (surface mounting component) mounted in a surface mounting region inferior in fraud suppression performance, it is hidden from the insertion mounting substrate THB. Insertion mounting is performed via a special insertion mounting lead portion TL described later.

  According to such a special mounting component D3, although the surface mounting area described later and the electronic component (surface mounting component) mounted in the surface mounting area are respectively provided in the interior, fraud suppression is performed. Since it has an appearance shape that looks as if it is a single insertion mounting component mounted on the insertion mounting board THB having excellent performance, it is expected to be removed from the target component for unauthorized purposes by a malicious person. Can be done. Note that in the base board MB of the main control board 1310 according to this modification, the portion on which the special mounting component D3 is inserted and mounted in the insertion mounting board THB is the surface mounting on which the surface mounting component is mounted. It will function as an area.

  In addition, in the base board MB of the main control board 1310 according to this modification, such special mounting components D3 are not arranged in one place (adjacent) but are arranged at a plurality of places on the base board MB. In addition, at least one of the special mounting components D3 (in the drawing, the special mounting component D3a) is arranged so as to be surrounded by a relatively large region (insertion mounting region) where the insertion mounting components D1 and D2b are inserted and mounted. We are going to establish.

  That is, in this case, the surface mount area inferior to the fraud suppression performance and the electronic components (surface mount parts) mounted on the surface mount area are subdivided and become inconspicuous, and the fraud suppression performance is combined with the above-described external shape. The surface mounting area exists when a malicious person views the base board MB of the main control board 1310 because it is well mixed in the insertion mounting area provided as a relatively large area. In particular, it is possible to make the hardware circuit more difficult to notice, and thus, it is expected to reduce the size of the hardware circuit while maintaining the suppression performance against mounting of unauthorized parts more appropriately.

  As will be described later, a diode MD0 (see FIG. 129) as a surface mount type discrete component D2a shown in FIG. 188 is enclosed in the special mounting component D3a according to this modification. As described above, the diode MD0 is used in one discrete circuit (backup power supply circuit) for the purpose of exhibiting a backup power supply function. Nevertheless, also in this modification, for a plurality of discrete components constituting one discrete circuit (backup power supply circuit), an insertion mounting region (capacitor element (capacitor BC0)) and a surface mounting region (Schottky diode element) (Diode MD0)) and mounting. In addition, with respect to the capacitor element (capacitor BC0) that is inserted and mounted in the insertion mounting area, a position that is not adjacent to the special mounting component D3a containing the Schottky diode element (diode MD0) in the insertion mounting area (such as the power supply board 931). It is made to be implemented with.

  As described above, it is difficult to recall that the electronic component incorporated in the special mounting component D3a exhibits a specific electrical function (backup power supply function), thereby increasing the difficulty in understanding the circuit. Thus, even when it is noticed that there is a surface mounting region inferior to the fraud suppression performance, fraud suppression can be expected.

  Next, an example of the structure of the special mounting component D3a according to this modification will be described. In FIG. 189, for convenience of explanation, the portion where the special mounting component D3a is mounted is enlarged, and the outer package OP of the special mounting component D3a is partially omitted so that the internal structure is exposed. The figure (portion surrounded by a dotted line) is included.

  As shown in the explanatory diagram, the special mounting component D3a according to this modification includes a special surface mounting substrate SMB as a surface mounting substrate on which a surface mounting type electronic component (surface mounting component) is mounted, A surface mount type discrete component D2a mounted on the special surface mount substrate SMB, and a special insertion mount lead portion that is inserted into a through hole (specific insertion hole) of the insert mount substrate THB. TL and the outer package OP which molds each of these parts with mold resin are provided.

  Here, the special surface mounting substrate SMB electrically connects the surface mounting lead portion SL provided on the electronic component (surface mounting type discrete component D2a) mounted on the substrate and the special insertion mounting lead portion TL. The wiring patterns HP are formed so as to be connected to each other, and the mounting surface thereof is provided so as to be substantially orthogonal to the mounting surface of the insertion mounting board THB.

  The surface area of the mounting surface of the special surface mounting substrate SMB is limited to a size that allows the surface mounting type discrete component D2a to be mounted. The mounting surface has an area smaller than the assumed area. In other words, in the insertion mounting board THB, even when all the electronic components required for operating the pachinko machine 1 are mounted, there is a surplus space for further mounting other electronic components. In the surface mount substrate SMB, in order to reduce the size, there is not enough space to mount another electronic component when the electronic component to be mounted (surface mount type discrete component D2a) is mounted. Not left.

  According to such a configuration, since it becomes difficult to perform any fraud on the special surface mounting substrate SMB, further downsizing of the hardware circuit can be achieved while suppressing the mounting of unauthorized parts. Expected.

  The surface mount type discrete component D2a itself has a package structure (inner package) molded with a mold resin. Inside, a Schottky diode element (diode MD0) included in one discrete circuit (backup power supply circuit) is electrically connected to the surface mounting lead portion SL by a bonding wire. That is, the surface mount type discrete component D2a is provided with the surface mount lead portion SL formed so as to be pulled out to the outside of the inner package (mold resin). Other electronic components mounted on the insertion mounting board THB are electrically connected to the special insertion mounting lead TL via the wiring pattern HP formed on the special surface mounting board SMB. The Schottky diode element (diode MD0) is electrically connected to perform processing in cooperation with each other.

  Furthermore, the surface mount type discrete component D2a is provided with a flat external shape (package shape), and is soldered so that the flat surface faces the special surface mount substrate SMB. By surface mounting. However, as described above, the special surface mounting substrate SMB on which the surface mounting type discrete component D2a is mounted has a mounting surface that is substantially orthogonal to the mounting surface of the insertion mounting substrate THB. Accordingly, the surface mounting type discrete component D2a provided in the special mounting component D3 is opposed to the thin mounting surface (thin surface) of the insertion mounting substrate THB instead of its flat surface. It will be implemented in a form.

  In such a configuration, a thin surface having a relatively small area is opposed to the insertion mounting board THB, not a flat surface having a relatively large area. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 189, in the insertion mounting board THB, only a small area (for two through holes) is left so that only one discrete component (insertion mounting type) can be mounted. Even in such a situation, the special mounting component D3 can be arranged in the small area (for two through holes).

  The size of the surface mount type discrete component D2a according to this modification itself (the length in the horizontal direction in the drawing) is determined when the special mounting component D3a is mounted on the insertion mounting board THB. The pitch is smaller than the pitch between the through holes into which the special insertion mounting lead portions TL are inserted (specific insertion hole installation interval).

  The special insertion mounting lead portion TL has a bifurcated structure in which one end side sandwiches the special surface mounting substrate SMB from both sides thereof, and the wiring pattern HP is formed in the special surface mounting substrate SMB. By being soldered at a certain location, it is fixed to the special surface mounting substrate SMB and is electrically connected to the surface mounting lead portion SL via the wiring pattern HP. . On the other hand, the other end side is fixed to the insertion mounting board THB by being soldered in a state of being inserted into the through hole of the insertion mounting board THB, and the insertion mounting board THB side It is electrically connected to various electronic components through the wiring pattern.

  Further, the outer package OP has a package structure (inner package) in which the surface mount type discrete component D2a itself is molded with a mold resin, but is different from the mold resin. Thus, the surface mount type discrete component D2a is further molded (double-molded) together with the special surface mount substrate SMB to be mounted.

  With such a configuration, it is extremely difficult to perform any fraud on a surface-mount substrate that is inferior in fraud suppression performance.

  In particular, in the specially mounted component D3a according to this modification, the external shape generated by the outer package OP of the double mold is different from the external shape of the specific type of the surface mounted component itself that is surface-mounted inside. . That is, in this case, the discrete component D2a itself can be mounted in a concealed form, so that a specific type of surface mount component built in the special mount component D3a is not mounted. As a result, the difficulty of understanding the circuit is increased, and fraud suppression can be expected.

  Moreover, the outer package OP has only the special insertion mounting lead portion TL out of the special insertion mounting lead portion TL and the surface mounting lead portion SL provided in the outer package OP (mold resin). The surface mount type discrete component D2a is integrally molded together with the special surface mount substrate SMB so as to be drawn out to the outside of the lead. The electronic component having the lead portion TL) is mounted on the insertion mounting board THB.

  According to such a configuration, despite the fact that the surface mounting substrate inferior in fraud suppression performance and the electronic component (surface mounting component) mounted on the substrate are provided inside, the special mounting component D3a, Since it can function as if it were one insertion mounting component mounted in the insertion mounting area with excellent fraud suppression performance, it is expected to be excluded from the target of malicious purposes by malicious persons Can be done. In addition, since it can be handled in the same way as one insertion mounting type discrete component in terms of physical distribution and mounting, it can be said that it is excellent in terms of such handling.

  Still further, the outer package OP is mounted on the surface mount type discrete component D2a having a width smaller than the pitch between the through holes by a mold resin different from the mold resin of the discrete component D2a itself. By molding together with the target special surface mounting substrate SMB, the external shape as one electronic component having a size that does not fit within the pitch between the through holes is provided.

  In other words, as shown in FIG. 188, when the surface mount type discrete component is left in an external shape smaller than the pitch between the through holes in the insertion mounting area (insertion hole installation interval), the main control board It becomes easy for a third party to notice that a surface mounting region inferior in fraud suppression performance is provided in the base board MB of 1310, which may promote fraud.

  In this regard, in the above configuration, the surface mount type discrete component D2a having a width smaller than the pitch between the through holes is an electronic component having a size that does not fit within the pitch between the through holes. It is designed to be mounted after having an external shape. That is, in this case, as shown in FIG. 189, there is no electronic component having an external shape having a lateral width smaller than the pitch between the through holes on the base substrate MB of the main control board 1310. Since only the electronic component of the type (insertion mounting component) can be viewed as being mounted, it is possible to improve the suppression performance against mounting of unauthorized components.

  Furthermore, the external shape produced by such an outer package OP is different from the external shape of the electronic components mounted on the surface, and all the insertion mounted components mounted on the insertion mounting board THB (special It has a unique external shape different from any of the electronic components except the mounting component D3). That is, the specially mounted component D3a according to this modification has an excessive security performance such as protection with a double mold resin against a mere discrete component D2a that can only have a limited function as compared with an arithmetic processing unit or the like. After being given, it is unique as an appearance shape that attracts the attention of a malicious person and has a relatively large appearance shape (trap).

  According to such a configuration, since excessive security performance provided on the base board MB of the main control board 1310 can be shown to a third party, the willingness to perform fraud is reduced. Can be expected.

  Furthermore, an identification number indicating the type of the electronic component as the special mounting component D3a is attached to the outer package OP. In this modification, the content of the identification number (◯ 3213) is assigned to the inner package ( It is made different from the content (SD) of the identification number given to the surface mount type discrete component D2a) mounted on the special surface mount substrate SMB.

  According to such a configuration, the content (SD) of the identification number assigned to a specific type of surface mounting component does not appear, so that the external shape generated by the outer package OP and the surface mounting are internally performed. This makes it possible to make it appear that a specific type of surface mount component is not mounted, coupled with the fact that the specific shape of the surface mount component is different (in combination with the structure of the double mold). In addition, it is possible to make it appear as if only an insertion-mounting type electronic component (insertion-mounting component) is mounted, and it is possible to improve the suppression performance against mounting of unauthorized components.

  Further, in the special mounting component D3a according to this modification, the length in the thickness direction of the special surface mounting substrate SMB is set to be smaller than the length in the thickness direction of the surface mounting type discrete component D2a. On this, a mounting surface on which electronic components and wiring patterns are provided is formed only on one side of the flat surface of the special surface mounting substrate SMB, and the mold resin is directly applied to the back surface thereof. It has become.

  That is, by adopting such a configuration, the length of the special mounting component D3a in the thickness direction is mounted in the insertion mounting area TH as well as forming a unique and asymmetrical external shape. This is smaller than the length in the thickness direction of the discrete component D2b. This eliminates the necessity of securing a special mounting space when mounting the special mounting component D3a on the insertion mounting board THB, coupled with the above-described structure in which the mounting surfaces are orthogonal to each other. The special mounting component D3a can be inserted while the insertion mounting component is mounted.

  As described above, the special mounting component D3a according to this modified example appears as one insertion mounting type discrete component in appearance, but in practice, the special surface mounting substrate SMB and the surface mounting type discrete component are used. D2a is included in each of them. That is, in the special mounting component D3a, the special insertion mounting lead portion TL is fixed to the special surface mounting substrate SMB inside and electrically connected to the surface mounting lead portion SL via the wiring pattern HP. In contrast, the insertion mounting component has a structure in which the insertion mounting lead portion is electrically connected to a specific electronic component by a bonding wire.

  Further, in the base substrate MB of the main control board 1310 according to this modification, as shown in FIG. 189, a Schottky diode element (diode MD0) is internally provided as a special mounting component D3 having such an internal structure. In addition to the special mounting component D3a to be surface-mounted, a special mounting component D3b for internally mounting a capacitor element having a small capacitance value is provided.

  That is, the special mounting component D3b according to this modification is a filter for a specific data line between the discrete component D2b provided as a resistance element among the insertion mounting type discrete components D2b mounted in the insertion mounting region TH. A circuit is formed. Even in such a configuration related to a filter circuit, it is recalled that the electronic components included in one discrete circuit have an electrical close role in order to exhibit a specific electrical function (filter function). It is possible to make it difficult to suppress the fraud. By increasing the difficulty of understanding the circuit, fraud can be suppressed.

  As for the special mounting component D3b, both the resistance element and the capacitor element constituting the filter circuit may be surface-mounted on the special surface mounting substrate SMB, respectively. However, in this case, the electronic components having the highest height among the electronic components (insertion mounting components) inserted and mounted on the insertion mounting board THB (for example, the electronic components are arranged side by side in a line) For example, in order to reduce the size of the base board MB of the main control board 1310, it is desirable to keep the appearance shape lower than that of the capacitor element omitted in the drawing.

  The special mounting component D3 may include a plurality of types of electronic components as described above, or may include a plurality of one type of electronic components. In any case, when a plurality of electronic components are built in, the plurality of electronic components are surface-mounted side by side and in a row with respect to one special surface mounting substrate SMB, and those electronic components are also mounted. It is desirable to package the component and the special surface mounting substrate SMB together by molding with a molding resin.

  However, when a plurality of electronic components are built in the special mounting component D3, the appearance shape is naturally increased. There is a concern that it will no longer be possible to expect a dazzling effect using preconceptions, such as "Is it a discrete component of the insertion mounting type?" Therefore, in order to suitably obtain such a dazzling effect using preconceptions, a single surface mount type discrete component is used alone, and its external shape is made different by the structure of the double mold described above, and its thinness is reduced. It is desirable to mount the surface so that the surface faces the insertion mounting board TH.

  In addition, the outer package OP of the above-mentioned double mold is made of a non-transparent material such as a mold resin, and an identification number different from the identification number attached to one surface mount type discrete component itself is given. It can be said that it is also important to increase the difficulty of circuit understanding by adding OP.

  The special mounting component D3 according to this modification is a structure having “one surface mounting type discrete component” smaller than “one insertion mounting type discrete component” in the inside thereof. The size when double-molded is about the same size as “one insert mounting type discrete component”, and it can be expected that the above-described excellent operational effects can be expected. . Therefore, in a configuration in which “one insert mounting type discrete component” is included and double-molded, the size is larger than “one insertion mounting type discrete component”. Therefore, it is impossible to expect the above-described excellent effects.

  Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above-described embodiments and modifications will be described below.

[Technology 1-1]
It has a base plate on which a plurality of electronic components are mounted, and includes a specific control unit that can execute control power generation processing and game progression processing by using these electronic components,
When a special game result is obtained as a result of the progress process of the game, a gaming machine that can give a privilege to the player,
The base plate of the specific control unit is
An insertion mounting area where the lead portion provided on the electronic component is mounted in a manner to be inserted into the base plate,
And a surface mounting area where a lead portion provided on the electronic component is mounted on the surface of the base plate.
Among the plurality of electronic components, at least one of the surface mount components mounted on the surface mount region is formed by molding the surface mount component itself with a mold resin. The game machine is characterized in that it is molded together with the surface mounting region to be mounted by another mold resin.

[Technology 1-2]
A first control unit that has a base plate on which a plurality of electronic components are mounted, and that can perform control power generation processing and game progression processing by using those electronic components;
A second control unit having a base plate on which a plurality of electronic components are mounted, and capable of executing a progress process of an effect according to a result of the progress process of the game by using the electronic components;
When a special game result is obtained as a result of the progress process of the game, the gaming machine can give a privilege to the player,
The base plate of the second control unit includes an insertion mounting area where a lead portion provided in an electronic component is inserted into the base plate, and a lead portion provided in the electronic component. Of the surface mounting area mounted on the surface of the surface, only the surface mounting area is provided,
The base plate of the first control unit is provided with both the insertion mounting area and the surface mounting area,
Among the plurality of electronic components, a first side surface mount component mounted on the surface mount region provided on the base plate of the first control unit and a surface mount region provided on the base plate of the second control unit The second side surface mounted component to be mounted is one of the first side surface mounted component and the second side surface mounted component, although both are molded by a mold resin. The gaming machine, wherein the first side surface mounting component is molded together with the surface mounting region using a molding resin different from the molding resin of the first side surface mounting component itself.

  In such technical thoughts 1-1 and 1-2, the surface mount component mounted in the surface mount region inferior to the fraud suppression performance is formed by molding resin itself, Since it is molded integrally with the surface mounting area to be mounted by a mold resin different from the mold resin, it is possible to apply some fraud to the surface mounting area that is inferior in fraud suppression performance. It becomes extremely difficult.

[Technology 2]
It has a base plate on which a plurality of electronic components are mounted, and includes a specific control unit that can execute control power generation processing and game progression processing by using these electronic components,
When a special game result is obtained as a result of the progress process of the game, a gaming machine that can give a privilege to the player,
The base plate of the specific control unit is
An insertion mounting board that is mounted in such a manner that a lead portion for insertion mounting provided in the insertion mounting component of the electronic component is inserted;
A surface mounting lead mounted on the surface of the surface mounting lead provided on the surface mounting component of the electronic component.
In the surface mounting board,
At least a special surface mounting board having a special insertion mounting lead portion formed so as to extend outward from the surface mounting board and be inserted into the insertion mounting board is included,
On the special surface mount board,
A wiring portion formed to electrically connect the surface mounting lead portion of the surface mounting component mounted on the special surface mounting board and the special insertion mounting lead portion;
Surface mount components mounted on the special surface mount board are:
Of the surface mounting lead portion and the special insertion mounting lead portion, only the special insertion mounting lead portion is molded integrally with the special surface mounting plate so as to be drawn out of the mold resin, A gaming machine that is mounted on the insertion mounting board as one electronic component having a special insertion mounting lead portion.

  In such a technical idea 2, a surface mounting component mounted in a surface mounting area inferior in fraud suppression performance is caused to function as if it is one insertion mounting component mounted in an insertion mounting area in excellent fraud suppression performance. As a result, it can be expected that a malicious person is excluded from the object of fraud.

[Technology 3]
It has a base plate on which a plurality of electronic components are mounted, and includes a specific control unit that can execute control power generation processing and game progression processing by using these electronic components,
When a special game result is obtained as a result of the progress process of the game, a gaming machine that can give a privilege to the player,
The base plate of the specific control unit is
An insertion mounting board that is mounted in such a manner that a lead portion for insertion mounting provided in the insertion mounting component of the electronic component is inserted;
A surface mounting lead mounted on the surface of the surface mounting lead provided on the surface mounting component of the electronic component.
The surface mount component includes
It includes at least discrete surface mount components in which a single function element is molded with a mold resin,
The discrete surface mount component is:
The discrete surface mount component has a relatively large external shape by being integrally molded with a surface mount plate to be mounted by a mold resin different from the mold resin of the discrete surface mount component itself, and the base of the specific control unit A gaming machine having an appearance shape different from any of all electronic components mounted on a board.

  In such technical idea 3, an excessive security performance such as protection with a double mold resin is applied to a mere discrete surface mount component that can only have a limited function as compared with an arithmetic processing unit or the like. It is unique as an external shape that attracts the attention of a malicious person, and has a relatively large external shape (trap). That is, in this case, since it becomes possible to show the third party the excessive security performance performed in the specific control unit, it is possible to expect a decrease in the willingness to perform fraudulent acts.

[Technology 4]
It has a base plate on which a plurality of electronic components are mounted, and includes a specific control unit that can execute control power generation processing and game progression processing by using these electronic components,
When a special game result is obtained as a result of the progress process of the game, a gaming machine that can give a privilege to the player,
The base plate of the specific control unit is
An insertion mounting area where the lead portion provided on the electronic component is mounted in a manner to be inserted into the base plate,
And a surface mounting area where a lead portion provided on the electronic component is mounted on the surface of the base plate.
In the base plate of the specific control unit, the surface mounting area is distributed in a plurality of locations so that each area is a relatively small area, whereas the insertion mounting area is distributed. A gaming machine, wherein the gaming machine is provided as a relatively large area surrounding at least one of the provided surface mounting areas.

  In such a technical idea 4, the surface mounting area inferior to the fraud suppressing performance is not concentrated in one place, but is divided into small portions so that the surface mounting area is inconspicuous, and the fraud suppressing performance is relatively large. It is arranged to be inserted into an insertion mounting area provided as an area. Therefore, when a malicious person looks at the base plate of the specific control unit, it becomes difficult to notice that the surface mounting area exists, while maintaining the suppression performance against mounting of unauthorized parts, It is expected to reduce the size of the hardware circuit.

[Technology 5]
It has a base plate on which a plurality of electronic circuits are formed, and includes a specific control unit that can perform control power generation processing and game progression processing by using these electronic circuits,
When a special game result is obtained as a result of the progress process of the game, a gaming machine that can give a privilege to the player,
The plurality of electronic circuits include
A backup power supply circuit that supplies a backup power supply to a predetermined storage unit when the control power supply is cut off is included as a discrete circuit having at least a capacitor and a diode, which are electronic components of a single function element. ,
The base plate of the specific control unit is
An insertion mounting area where the lead portion provided on the electronic component is mounted in a manner to be inserted into the base plate,
A surface mount area where the lead portion provided on the electronic component is mounted on the surface of the base plate;
The insertion mounting area is
Provided as a relatively large area surrounding the surface mounting area, so that the electronic components mounted in the surface mounting area are adjacent to some of the electronic components mounted in the insertion mounting area,
The backup power supply circuit is
Despite being provided as a discrete circuit having a backup power supply function for supplying backup power to a predetermined storage unit when the control power is shut off, the capacitors and diodes of the discrete circuit are provided. One of the electronic components is mounted on the surface mounting region surrounded by the insertion mounting region, and the other electronic component is mounted on the surface mounting region of the insertion mounting region. A gaming machine that is mounted at a position that is not adjacent to a component.

  According to the technical idea 5 as described above, although it is a discrete circuit intended to exhibit a specific electrical function (backup power supply function), it can be mounted on an insertion mounting area on the base plate. Electronic components having a shape to be standardized and electronic components having a shape to be capable of being mounted on the surface mounting region are mixed. Therefore, it is recalled that when a third party visually recognizes the base plate of a specific control unit, they have a close electrical role to perform a specific electrical function (backup power supply function). It becomes possible to make it difficult, and by increasing the difficulty of understanding the circuit, fraud can be suppressed.

  In addition, the surface mounting area, which is inferior in fraud suppression performance, is placed in the form of an insertion mounting area that has excellent fraud suppression performance and is provided as a relatively large area. The capacitor and the diode included in one discrete circuit aiming to exhibit the supply function) are arranged so as not to be adjacent to each other. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult to notice the existence of a surface mounting area that is inferior in fraud suppression performance, and even if the presence is noticed, the electronic component mounted in the surface mounting area cooperates with other electronic components. Thus, it becomes difficult to recall what electrical functions are implemented so as to make it difficult to suppress fraud by further increasing the difficulty of understanding these circuits. It can be expected.

[Technology 6]
It has a base plate on which a plurality of electronic components are mounted, and includes a specific control unit that can execute control power generation processing and game progression processing by using these electronic components,
When a special game result is obtained as a result of the progress process of the game, a gaming machine that can give a privilege to the player,
The base plate of the specific control unit is
An insertion mounting board that is mounted in a manner in which the insertion mounting lead portion provided in the electronic component is inserted;
A surface mounting lead mounted on the surface of the surface mounting lead provided on the electronic component.
In the surface mounting board,
At least a special surface mounting board having a special insertion mounting lead portion formed so as to extend outward from the surface mounting board and be inserted into the insertion mounting board is included,
The special surface mount board is
The wiring part is formed so as to electrically connect the surface mounting lead part of the electronic component mounted on the special surface mounting board and the special insertion mounting lead part, and with respect to the insertion mounting board. The special insertion / mounting lead portions are inserted into the insertion / mounting board and disposed so that their mounting surfaces are substantially orthogonal to each other.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

  In general, the components mounted on the surface mounting board often have a flat shape. In this regard, in the technical idea 6 described above, the special surface mounting board is arranged so that the mounting surfaces of the insertion mounting board are substantially orthogonal to each other. That is, in this case, an electronic component is mounted as an insertion mounting board because a thin surface having a relatively small area is opposed to the insertion mounting board instead of a flat surface having a relatively large area. The special surface mount board can be disposed even in a situation where only a small possible area (surface area) remains.

[Technology 7]
It has a base plate on which a plurality of electronic components are mounted, and includes a specific control unit that can execute control power generation processing and game progression processing by using these electronic components,
When a special game result is obtained as a result of the progress process of the game, a gaming machine that can give a privilege to the player,
The base plate of the specific control unit is
An insertion mounting board that is mounted in a manner in which the insertion mounting lead portion provided in the electronic component is inserted;
A surface mounting lead mounted on the surface of the base plate, and the surface mounting lead provided on the electronic component has a surface mounting plate,
Among the plurality of electronic components, the surface mount component mounted on the surface mount plate includes a specific surface mount component having a size that fits within an installation interval of a specific insertion hole provided in the insertion mount plate. And
The specific surface mount component is:
Despite being a size that fits within the installation interval of the specific insertion hole, the specific surface mount component is integrated with the surface mount plate to be mounted by a mold resin different from the mold resin of the specific surface mount component itself. A gaming machine having an appearance shape as one electronic component having a size that does not fit within an installation interval of the specific insertion hole by being molded.

  That is, when a specific surface mount component is left in an external shape smaller than the installation interval of the insertion holes in the insertion mounting board, a surface mounting region inferior in fraud suppression performance is provided in the specific control unit. It becomes easy for third parties to notice and, in turn, can promote fraud.

  In this regard, in the above technical idea 7, a specific surface mount component is integrally molded with a surface mount plate to be mounted by a mold resin different from the mold resin of the specific surface mount component itself. Since the appearance shape as one electronic component having a size that does not fit within the installation interval of the specific insertion hole appears, a surface mounting region inferior in fraud suppression performance is provided in the specific control unit. This makes it difficult for third parties to notice this.

[13. Various commands related to transmission / reception of main control board]
Next, various commands transmitted from the main control board 1310 to the payout control board 951 and various commands transmitted from the main control board 1310 to the peripheral control board 1510 will be described with reference to FIGS. 142 to 145. 142 is a table showing an example of various commands transmitted from the main control board to the payout control board, and FIG. 143 is a table showing an example of various commands sent from the main control board to the peripheral control board. 143 is a table showing the continuation of various commands transmitted from the main control board to the peripheral control board in FIG. 143, and FIG. 145 is a table showing an example of various commands from the payout control board received by the main control board. First, a prize ball command that is a command related to payout transmitted from the main control board to the payout control board will be described, and then various commands transmitted from the main control board to the peripheral control board will be described and received by the main control board. Various commands from the payout control board will be described.

[13-1. Various commands sent from the main control board to the payout control board]
The main control MPU 1310a of the main control board 1310 detects from various winning switches such as the general winning opening sensors 4020 and 4020, the first starting opening sensor 4002, the second starting opening sensor 4004, and the count sensor 4005 shown in FIG. When the signal is input, based on these detection signals, a prize ball command for paying out a predetermined number of game balls as a prize ball is transmitted to the payout control board. This prize ball command is a command having a storage capacity of 1 byte (8 bits). In this embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 and the CR unit 6 (communicating with the pachinko machine 1 and driving the payout motor 834 of the pachinko machine 1 (payout device 830) to the upper dish 321 and the lower dish 322, which are storage dishes, When a game ball is paid out as a rental ball) is electrically connected (such a pachinko machine is referred to as a “CR machine”), as shown in FIG. 142 (a), the main control board Command balls 10H to 1EH (“H” represents a hexadecimal number) are prepared as prize ball commands transmitted from 1310 to the payout control board 951, and one prize ball is designated in the command 10H, and the command 11H is designated. In the example, two prize balls are designated, and in the command 1EH, 15 prize balls are designated. The payout control board 951 controls the payout of game balls by driving the payout motor 834 for the designated number of prize balls.

  Also, a pachinko machine 1 and a ball lending machine (a device that directly pays out game balls as lending balls to the upper plate 321 and the lower plate 322) are installed adjacent to the game hall (hall). 1 and a ball lending machine are electrically connected (such a pachinko machine is referred to as a “general machine”), as shown in FIG. 142 (b), a payout control board 951 from the main control board 1310. Command 20H to command 2EH are prepared as the prize ball commands to be transmitted to the command. One prize ball is designated by the command 20H, two prize balls are designated by the command 21H,... 15 spheres are designated. The payout control board 951 controls the payout of game balls by driving the payout motor 834 for the designated number of prize balls.

As a command common to the CR machine and the general machine, a command 30H is prepared as shown in FIG. 142 (c), and the self check is designated in the command 30H.
By transmitting a command 30H and checking whether or not an ACK signal is input when the transmitting side does not input an ACK signal output as a command reception confirmation from the receiving side for a predetermined period after the command is transmitted. Check the connection status. In the case of the CR machine in this embodiment, the payout control board 951 confirms the connection state with the CR unit 6.

[13-2. Various commands sent from the main control board to the peripheral control board]
Next, various commands transmitted from the main control board 1310 to the peripheral control board 1510 will be described. The main control MPU 1310a of the main control board 1310 transmits various commands to the peripheral control board 1510 based on the progress of the game. These various commands are commands having a storage capacity of 2 bytes (16 bits). As shown in FIGS. 143 and 144, a status indicating the type of command having a storage capacity of 1 byte (8 bits), and And a mode showing variations of performance having a storage capacity of 1 byte (8 bits).

  As shown in FIG. 143 and FIG. 144, various commands are related to special figure 1 synchronized production, special figure 2 synchronized production related, jackpot related, power-on, general drawing synchronized production related, ordinary electric role production related, notification display, status Classified into display and other.

[13-2-1. Special Figure 1 Entrainment Production Related]
The special figure 1 synchronization effect related is based on the detection signal from the first start port sensor 4002 shown in FIG. 123, and is divided into the function display unit 1400 shown in FIG. 123 as shown in FIG. The first special symbol display 1403 is composed of commands named special figure 1 synchronized effect start, special symbol 1 designation, special figure 1 synchronized effect end, and variable state designation. These various commands are assigned “A * H” as a status and “** H” (“H” represents a hexadecimal number) as a mode (“*” is a specific hexadecimal number). This is predetermined according to the specifications of the pachinko machine 1).

  The special figure 1 synchronized production start command instructs the start of the special figure synchronized production with the production pattern designated in the mode, and the special symbol 1 designated command designates the off, specific big hit and non-specific big hit. The special figure 1 tuning effect end command is for instructing the end of the special figure 1 tuning effect, and the variable state designation command is for instructing the probability and the short time state. Note that the probability and short-time state include a low-probability short-time state that indicates a low-probability state and a short-time state, a high-probability time-short state that indicates a high-probability state and a short-time state, and a low-probability state. It is composed of a low-probability non-time-short state that indicates that the state is not a short-time state, and a high-probability non-time-short state that indicates that the state is a high-probability state and not a short-time state (as a normal gaming state, Low probability non-short state is set). Here, the high probability state is a state in which the probability of hitting is set higher than the low probability state (normal game state), and the short time state is, for example, a normal symbol display 1402 shown in FIG. Compared with the non-short-time state (normal game state), the time for displaying the symbols in a variable manner is shortened and stopped with a light emission pattern corresponding to the normal lottery result. In addition to increasing the number of times of stop display compared to the non-time-short state, the period for opening and closing the pair of movable pieces shown in FIG. 8 is made longer than that of the non-time-short state (normal game state), as shown in FIG. A state in which a lottery opportunity for a special symbol can be obtained without reducing the number of possessed balls by increasing the acceptance rate (entrance rate) of game balls to the second starting port 2004 shown (in other words, a non-short-time state) In addition, the number of times of determining whether or not to open / close the pair of movable pieces is increased, and in the case of opening / closing the pair of movable pieces, the period of the opening / closing operation of the pair of movable pieces is lengthened. The state of increasing the acceptance rate (entrance rate) of game balls to the mouth 2004).

  As the transmission timing of these various commands, the special symbol 1 tuning effect start command is transmitted at the start of the special symbol 1 variation, and the special symbol 1 designation command is transmitted immediately after the start of the special symbol 1 tuning effect. The effect end command is transmitted when the special symbol 1 variation time has elapsed (when the special symbol 1 is determined), and the variation state designation command is transmitted immediately after the special symbol winning information designation. These various commands are actually transmitted in the peripheral control board command transmission process in step S120 in the main control timer interrupt process described later.

[13-2-2. Special figure 2 synchronized production]
The special figure 2 synchronization effect related is based on the detection signal from the second start port sensor 4004 shown in FIG. 123, and, as shown in FIG. 143, the function display unit 1400 shown in FIG. The second special symbol display 1405 is composed of commands named special figure 2 synchronization effect start, special symbol 2 designation, and special figure 2 synchronization effect end. In these various commands, “B * H” as the status and “** H” as the mode (“H” represents a hexadecimal number).
("*" Indicates a specific hexadecimal number, which is determined in advance by the specification content of the pachinko machine 1).

  The special figure 2 synchronized production start command instructs the start of the special figure synchronized production with the production pattern designated in the mode, and the special symbol 2 designated command designates the off, specific big hit, and non-specific big hit. The end of the special figure 2 synchronization effect instructs the end of the special figure 2 synchronization effect.

  As the transmission timing of these various commands, the special symbol 2 tuning effect start command is transmitted at the start of the special symbol 2 fluctuation start, and the special symbol 2 designation command is transmitted immediately after the start of the special symbol 2 tuning effect. The effect end command is transmitted when the special symbol 2 variation time has elapsed (when the special symbol 2 is confirmed). These various commands are actually transmitted in the peripheral control board command transmission process in step S120 in the main control timer interrupt process.

[13-2-3. Jackpot related]
As shown in FIG. 143, the jackpot-related category includes a jackpot opening, a grand prize opening 1 open Nth display, a big prize opening 1 closing display, a big prize opening 1 count display, a jackpot ending, a jackpot symbol display, a small hit opening , A small hit opening display, a small hit count display, and a command with the names of small hit ending. These commands are assigned “C * H” as a status and “** H” (“H” represents a hexadecimal number) as a mode (“*” is a specific hexadecimal number). This is predetermined according to the specifications of the pachinko machine 1).

  The jackpot opening command is to instruct the start of the jackpot opening, and the N-th display command for the big winning opening 1 is started during the opening of the big winning opening 1 for the 1st to 16th rounds (the start opening unit 2100 shown in FIG. 8). The grand prize opening 1 closing display command indicates that the grand prize opening 1 is closed during the round (the start opening unit 2100 is large). The winning prize mouth 2005 is closed during the round or the closing start is instructed, and the 1 prize display command for the big prize opening counts the number of 0 to 10 game balls (as shown in FIG. 123). The number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening 2005 detected by the count sensor 4005), and the big hit ending command is a big hit Is intended to instruct the bindings start, big hit symbol display command is for instructing the big hit symbol information display.

  The small hit opening command is for instructing the start of the small hit opening, and the small hit opening display command is for starting the small hit opening (during opening of the big winning opening 2005 of the start opening unit 2100 at the small hit or The small hit count display command is used when a small hit middle / large prize opening winning effect (a game ball that has entered the big winning opening 2005 during the small hit is detected by the count sensor 4005). The small hit ending command is an instruction to start the small hit ending.

  As the transmission timing of these various commands, the big hit opening command is sent at the start of the big hit opening, and the big winning opening 1 opening N-th display command is when the big winning opening 1 at the 1st to 16th rounds is released (the start opening unit 2100 The grand prize opening 1 closing display command is sent when the big prize opening 1 is closed (the closing of the big prize opening 2005 of the start opening unit 2100). The prize winning 1 count display command is used when the prize winning opening 1 is opened and when the count to the prize winning opening 1 is changed (when the prize winning opening 2005 of the start opening unit 2100 is opened and when the game ball enters the prize winning opening 2005. Is detected by the count sensor 4005), and the big hit ending command is sent at the start of the big hit ending. , Big hit symbol display command is sent during the special winning opening open (when opening the special winning opening 2005 of the starting opening unit 2100).

  The small hit opening command is transmitted at the start of the small hit opening, and the small hit release display command is transmitted when the small hit is released (when the big winning opening 2005 of the start port unit 2100 is opened at the small hit), The small hit count display command is transmitted at the time of winning a small hit medium / large winning opening (when a game ball that has entered the big winning opening 2005 is detected by the count sensor 4005 during the small hit), and the small hit ending command is Sent at the start of a small hit ending. These various commands are actually transmitted in the peripheral control board command transmission process in step S120 in the main control timer interrupt process.

[13-2-4. Power on]
As shown in FIG. 143, the power-on category includes a command at the time of power-on and a name of the main control return destination at power-on. These various commands are assigned “D * H” as a status and “** H” (“H” represents a hexadecimal number) as a mode (“*” is a specific hexadecimal number). This is predetermined according to the specifications of the pachinko machine 1).

  The power-on state command is for instructing the start of the RAM clear effect and the gaming state. The power-on status command is used when the power-on (including when the power is turned on, and also when the power is restored due to a power failure or a momentary power failure) of the payout control board 951 shown in FIG. When the operation switch 954 is operated to clear the RAM, information indicating that, and when the power is turned on (in addition to when the power is turned on, including when the power is restored due to a power failure or a momentary power failure )), The information indicating which state (probability and short-time state) to recover from among the low-probability short-time state, high-probability short-time state, low-probability non-short-time state, and high-probability non-short-time state, And information indicating the model code of the pachinko machine. The model code of this pachinko machine, for example, when creating so-called max type, middle type, and sweet digital type, what kind of game is copyrighted, what kind of game specifications (for example, probability variation occurs) In addition to the game specification that the state continues until the next big hit game state occurs, the game specification that the probability variation occurs when the number of changes of the special symbol is limited (for example, 30 times or 70 times). (So-called ST machine) or the like). In other words, the information on the model code of the pachinko machine is used to specify the series code for identifying which type is the max type, middle type, or sweet digital type indicating the model type, and the copyright of the work. Copyright code and game specifications (for example, if a probability change occurs, that state will continue until the next jackpot game state occurs, and the probability change with a limited number of special symbol changes) And a game specification code for specifying a game specification (ST machine, etc.).

  The main control return destination command at power-on indicates the return destination of the main control board 1310 itself. The power-on main control return destination command mainly includes information for instructing the driving state of the start-port solenoid 2107 shown in FIG. 123 and information for instructing the driving state of the attacker solenoid 2108 shown in FIG. ing.

  The transmission timing of the power-on status command and the power-on main control return destination command is as follows: When the main control board is powered on Is also included.) Specifically, when the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, when it recovers from a power failure or a momentary power failure, the main control side power-on process described later is executed, and the peripheral control board command in step S120 in the main control side timer interrupt process is executed. In the transmission process, a power-on state command and a power-on main control return destination command are transmitted.

[13-2-5. General drawing related production]
The general-synchronization effect is based on the detection signal from the gate sensor 4003 shown in FIG. 123, and, as shown in FIG. The command 1402 is composed of commands with the names of general drawing synchronization production start, universal symbol designation, universal drawing synchronization production end, and variable state designation. These various commands are assigned “E * H” as a status and “** H” (“H” represents a hexadecimal number) as a mode (“*” is a specific hexadecimal number). This is predetermined according to the specifications of the pachinko machine 1).

  The general pattern synchronization production start command is for instructing the general pattern synchronization production start with the production pattern specified in the mode, and the general pattern designation command is for specifying off, specific big hit, non-specific big hit, The figure synchronization effect end command is for instructing the end of the common figure synchronization effect, and the change state designation command is for instructing the probability and the short time state. As described above, the probability and the short time state include a low probability short time state that indicates a low probability state and a short time state, and a high probability short time state that indicates a high probability state and a short time state. A low-probability non-time-short state that indicates a low-probability state and not a time-short state, and a high-probability non-time-short state that indicates a high-probability state and not a time-short state (usually As the gaming state, a low probability non-short-time state is set).

  As the transmission timings of these various commands, the ordinary symbol synchronization effect start command is transmitted at the time of the normal symbol 1 variation start, the ordinary symbol designation command is transmitted immediately after the ordinary symbol synchronization effect start, and the ordinary symbol synchronization effect end command is Is transmitted when the normal symbol fluctuation time has elapsed (when the normal symbol is determined), and the variable state designation command is transmitted immediately after the normal symbol winning information designation. These various commands are actually transmitted in the peripheral control board command transmission process in step S120 in the main control timer interrupt process.

[13-2-6. Ordinary electric role production related]
The ordinary electric role effect is related to the pair of movable pieces shown in FIG. 8 that are opened and closed by the driving of the start port solenoid 2107 shown in FIG. 123. It consists of commands named hitting opening, public power open display, and ending per common figure. These various commands are assigned “F * H” as a status and “** H” (“H” represents a hexadecimal number) as a mode (“*” is a specific hexadecimal number). This is predetermined according to the specifications of the pachinko machine 1).

  The opening command per base map is an instruction to start the opening per base map, and the open command display of the general power is started while the general power is open (a pair of movable pieces are expanded in the left-right direction by driving the start opening solenoid 2107). State or when expanding), and the ending command per universal map is an instruction to start ending per universal map.

  As the transmission timing of these various commands, the opening command per base map is transmitted at the start of the opening per base map, and the general power open display command is displayed when the general power is open (a pair of movable pieces are driven by the start-up solenoid 2107). The ending command per common map is transmitted at the start of ending per universal map. These various commands are actually transmitted in the peripheral control board command transmission process in step S120 in the main control timer interrupt process.

[13-2-7. Notification display]
As shown in FIG. 144, the notification display section includes commands having names such as winning abnormality display, connection abnormality display, disconnection / short circuit abnormality display, magnetic detection switch abnormality display, door opening, and door closing. These various commands are assigned “6 * H” as a status and “** H” (“H” represents a hexadecimal number) as a mode (“*” is a specific hexadecimal number). This is predetermined according to the specifications of the pachinko machine 1).

  The winning anomaly display command is used when a winning ball is won other than during a big hit (when the condition device is operating) (a game ball is entered into the big winning port 2005 of the start opening unit 2100 even though it is not a big hit). When the count sensor 4005 detects the winning abnormality notification, the connection abnormality display command is, for example, an electrical signal on a path between the main control board 1310 and the payout control board 951. When there is a connection abnormality, an instruction to start connection abnormality notification is given. The disconnection / short circuit abnormality display command includes, for example, a main control board 1310, a first start port sensor 4002, a second start port sensor 4004, and a count sensor. Instructs the start of the disconnection / short circuit abnormality display when a disconnection / short circuit of the electrical connection with 4005, etc. occurs. De is for instructing the start of magnetic detection switch abnormality notification when an abnormality occurs in the magnetic detection sensor 4024 shown in FIG. 123.

  The door opening command is sent from the door frame 3 to the main body frame 4 based on a detection signal (opening signal) from the door frame opening switch 618 input via the payout control board 951 shown in FIG. In the opened state, the door opening notification is instructed, and the door frame closing command is based on the detection signal from the door frame opening switch 618 and the door frame 3 is closed with respect to the main body frame 4. When it is in the state, it is instructed to end the door opening notification. On the other hand, the main body frame opening command is sent from the main body frame 4 to the outer frame 2 based on the detection signal (open signal) from the main body frame opening switch 619 input via the payout control board 951 shown in FIG. In the open state, the main body frame close command is sent to the outer frame 2 based on the detection signal from the main body frame open switch 619. In the closed state, the main body frame opening notification is instructed to end.

  As the transmission timing of these various commands, a winning abnormality display command is transmitted when winning a prize winning opening other than during a big hit (when the condition device is operating), and a connection abnormality displaying command is sent from the main control board 1310 to the payout control board 951. Is transmitted when there is no ACK reply (ACK signal) from the payout control board 951 when the command is sent to the terminal, and the disconnection / short circuit abnormality display command is the first start port sensor 4002, the second start port sensor 4004, the count sensor 4005, etc. The magnetic detection switch abnormality display command is transmitted when an abnormality of the magnetic detection sensor 4024 is detected. The door opening command is transmitted when the door opening is detected (when the door frame 3 is in an open state with respect to the main body frame 4 based on the detection signal from the door frame opening switch 618), and the door is opened. The frame closing command is transmitted when door closing is detected (when the door frame 3 is closed with respect to the main body frame 4 based on a detection signal from the door frame opening switch 618). The body frame release command is transmitted when the body frame release is detected (when the body frame 4 is opened to the outer frame 2 based on the detection signal from the body frame release switch 619). The frame closing command is transmitted when the main body frame closing is detected (when the main body frame 4 is closed with respect to the outer frame 2 based on the detection signal from the main body frame opening switch 619). These various commands are actually transmitted in the peripheral control board command transmission process in step S120 in the main control timer interrupt process.

[13-2-8. Status display]
As shown in FIG. 144, the status display section is composed of commands named frame status 1 command (corresponding to an error occurrence command), error canceling navigation command (corresponding to error canceling command), and frame status 2 command. Yes. These various commands are assigned a status of “7 * H” and a mode of “** H” (“H” represents a hexadecimal number) (“*” is a specific hexadecimal number). This is predetermined according to the specifications of the pachinko machine 1).

  The frame status 1 command, the error canceling navigation command, and the frame status 2 command are commands having a storage capacity of 1 byte (8 bits) transmitted from the payout control board 951, and detailed descriptions thereof will be described later. . When the main control MPU 1310a of the main control board 1310 receives the frame state 1 command, the error release navigation command, and the frame state 2 command from the payout control board 951, as shown in FIG. 144, “7 * H” is displayed. While setting as a status, the received command is set as a mode as it is. That is, when the main control MPU 1310a receives the frame state 1 command, the error release navigation command, and the frame state 2 command from the payout control board 951, it adds “7 * H” as additional information to these received commands. Thus, the command is shaped into a command having a storage capacity of 2 bytes (16 bits).

  The shaped frame status 1 command is transmitted when the power is restored, when the status of the frame is changed, and when the error cancellation navigation is performed. The error cancellation navigation command is transmitted when the error cancellation navigation is performed. And when the frame state changes. Note that the shaped frame state 1 command, error release navigation command, and frame state 2 command are actually transmitted in the peripheral control board command transmission process of step S120 in the main control timer interrupt process.

[13-2-9. Test related]
As shown in FIG. 144, the test-related category includes various commands named test. This test command is assigned “8 * H” as a status and “** H” (“H” represents a hexadecimal number) as a mode (“*” is a specific hexadecimal number). And is predetermined according to the specifications of the pachinko machine 1).

  The test command instructs various inspections of the peripheral control board 1510 (for example, the peripheral control unit 1511, the liquid crystal display control unit 1512, the lamp driving board 4170, the motor driving board 4180, and the frame decoration shown in FIG. 126). Inspects various substrates such as the drive amplifier substrate 194).

  As a test command transmission timing, it is transmitted when the main control board power is turned on when the RAM is not cleared and when the RAM is not cleared. Specifically, when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, when the operation switch 954 of the payout control board 951 is operated when returning from a power failure or a momentary power failure, the main control side power-on process described later is performed. When executed, a test command is transmitted in the peripheral control board command transmission process of step S120 in the main control timer interrupt process.

[13-2-10. Others]
As shown in FIG. 144, the other categories include start opening prize, change shortening operation end designation, high probability end designation, special symbol 1 memory, special symbol 2 memory, normal symbol memory, special symbol 1 memory prefetching effect, and It consists of a command with the name of special symbol 2 storage pre-reading effect. These various commands are assigned a status of “9 * H” and a mode of “** H” (“H” represents a hexadecimal number) (“*” is a specific hexadecimal number). This is predetermined according to the specifications of the pachinko machine 1).

  The start opening prize command is an instruction to start the start opening winning effect, and the start of the effect when a game ball enters the first start opening 2002 based on the detection signal from the first start opening sensor 4002. , And the start of the effect when a game ball enters the second start port 2004 based on the detection signal from the second start port sensor 4004, respectively. The command for instructing state transition from the shortened operating state to the variable shortening non-operating state, and the high probability end designation command is for instructing state transition from the high probability state to the low probability state. The special symbol 1 holds 0 to 4 pieces (the game ball enters the first starting port 2002 shown in FIG. 8 and the special symbol is changed by the first special symbol display 1403 of the function display unit 1400. The number of balls not yet used for display (the number of holdings) is transmitted, and the special symbol 2 storage command is a special symbol 2 holding 0-4 pieces (the game ball is placed in the second starting port 2004 shown in FIG. 8). The second special symbol display 1405 of the function display unit 1400 enters the ball and informs the number of balls that have not been used yet for the variation display of the special symbol (the number of holdings), and the normal symbol storage command is the normal symbol 1 Reservation 0 to 4 (the number of balls that have passed through the gate portion 2003 shown in FIG. 8 and have not yet been used for the normal symbol display on the normal symbol display 1402 of the function display unit 1400) The special symbol 1 storage pre-reading effect command is pre-read before the special symbol 1 hold is used for the special symbol variable display on the first special symbol display 1403 of the function display unit 1400. The special symbol 2 storage pre-reading effect command instructs the start of the pre-reading effect informing the advance notice of the display result by the first special symbol indicator 1403 based on the special symbol 1 hold. Before using the second special symbol display 1405 to display the variation of the special symbol, pre-read and instruct the start of the pre-reading effect to notify the advance notice of the display result by the second special symbol display 1405 based on the special symbol 2 hold To do.

  As the transmission timing of these various commands, the start opening prize command is the start opening winning prize (when a game ball enters the first start opening 2002 based on the detection signal from the first start opening sensor 4002, When a game ball enters the second start port 2004 based on a detection signal from the start port sensor 4004), the fact is mainly voiced from the speaker 921 shown in FIG. 5 and the upper speaker 573 shown in FIG. Is sent at the end of the stop period after the change is confirmed after digesting the specified number of fluctuation reductions (after the outage stop period has elapsed). The special symbol 1 storage command is sent at the end of the stop period after the change is confirmed (after the lapse of the stoppage period), after digesting the high probability count in the case of “high probability N times”. At the time of change (in a state where a game ball enters the first start port 2002 and there is a number of holdings that are not yet used in the special symbol change display on the first special symbol display unit 1403 of the function display unit 1400, Sent when a game ball enters the starting port 2002 and the number of holds increases, or when the number of holds decreases by using the first special symbol display 1403 to display the fluctuation of the special symbol from the number of holds) The special symbol 2 memory command is displayed when the special symbol 2 operation holding ball number changes (the game ball enters the second starting port 2004 and the special symbol 2 1 is displayed on the second special symbol display 1405 of the function display unit 1400). In the state where there is a reserve number that has not been used yet, when the game ball enters the second start port 2004 and the number of reserves increases, the special symbol is displayed on the second special symbol display 1405 from the hold number. Strange The normal symbol storage command is transmitted when the number of reserved balls for the normal symbol 1 is changed (when the game ball passes through the gate part 2003 and the normal symbol of the function display unit 1400 is used). In a state where there is a number of holdings that are not yet used for the normal symbol fluctuation display on the display 1402, when the number of holdings increases as the game ball passes through the gate part 2003, or from the number of holdings, the normal symbol display 1402 The special symbol 1 memory pre-reading effect command is sent when the number of reserved symbols for the special symbol 1 operation increases (the game ball is placed at the first start port 2002). The special symbol 2 storage pre-reading effect command is sent when the number of special symbol 2 actuated reserve balls increases (the game ball enters the second starting port 2004 and the number of holds is increased). increase Sent). These various commands are actually transmitted in the peripheral control board command transmission process in step S120 in the main control timer interrupt process.

  By the way, as described above, the start opening prize command is given when the start opening is won (when a game ball enters the first start opening 2002 based on the detection signal from the first start opening sensor 4002, 126 (when a game ball enters the second starting port 2004 based on a detection signal from the sensor 4004), the sound is transmitted mainly from the speaker 921 and the upper speaker 573 to notify that effect. How the peripheral control board 1510 shown in FIG. 1 uses the start opening prize command may differ depending on the specifications of the pachinko machine. For example, the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment is of a specification that is used for monitoring the presence or absence of fraud in addition to notifying the speaker 921 and the upper speaker 573 by voice. On the other hand, in other pachinko machines, there is a specification in which the peripheral control board 1510 simply receives the start opening prize command and does not notify the speaker 921 and the upper speaker 573 by voice.

[13-3. Various commands from the payout control board received by the main control board]
Next, various commands from the payout control board 951 received by the main control board 1310 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 145, the various commands from the payout control board 951 are composed of commands named frame state 1, error release navigation and frame state 2. Priorities are set in the order of frame state 2.

  For the frame status 1 command (corresponding to an error occurrence command), a ball breakage, a full tank, a connection abnormality and a CR non-connection in 50 or more stocks are prepared, and bit 0 (B0, “B”) in the ball breakage. Represents a bit.) Is set to 1; when full, bit 1 (B1) is set to 1; in more than 50 stocks, bit 2 (B2) is set to 1; A value 1 is set in bit 3 (B3), and a value 1 is set in bit 4 (B4) when the CR is not connected. In bit 5 (B5) to bit 7 (B7) of the frame state 1 command, a value 1 is set in B5, a value 0 is set in B6, and a value 0 is set in B7.

  The error clearing navigation command (corresponding to the error clearing command) is provided with a sphere ball, a payout detection sensor error and a retry error. In error, the value 1 is set in bit 3 (B3), and in retry error, the value 1 is set in bit 4 (B4). Here, the “payout detection sensor error” indicates whether or not a failure of the payout detection sensor 842 shown in FIG. 124 has occurred. The “retry error” indicates that a game ball that is not consistent with the retry operation has been repeatedly paid out. Bit (B0), bit (B1), and bit 5 (B5) to bit 7 (B7) of the error cancellation navigation command have a value 0 for B0, a value 0 for B1, a value 0 for B5, a value 1 for B6, The value 0 is set in B7.

  The frame state 2 command is prepared for ball removal, and the value 1 is set to bit 0 (B0) during ball removal. Bit 1 (B1) to Bit 7 (B7) of the frame status 2 command include a value 0 for B1, a value 0 for B2, a value 0 for B3, a value 0 for B4, a value 1 for B5, a value 1 for B6, and The value 0 is set in B7.

  As the transmission timing of these various commands, the frame status 1 command is transmitted when the power is restored, when the frame status is changed, and during error cancellation navigation, and the error cancellation navigation command is transmitted during error cancellation navigation. Is transmitted when the power is restored and when the frame state changes. These various commands are actually transmitted in the command transmission process in step S558 in the payout control unit main process of the payout control part power-on process described later.

[14. Various control processes of main control board]
Next, various control processes performed by the main control board 1310 shown in FIG. 123 according to the progress of the game of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 146 to 148. FIG. 146 is a flowchart showing an example of main control-side power-on processing. FIG. 147 is a flowchart showing the main-control-side power-on processing in FIG. 146. FIG. 148 is an example of main control-side timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart which shows. First, various random numbers used for game control will be described, and then the operation of the initial value update type counter, main control side power-on processing, and main control side timer interrupt processing will be described.

[14-1. Various random numbers]
As the various random numbers used for game control, a big hit determination random number used for determining whether or not to generate a big hit gaming state, and whether or not to generate a reach (reach out) when no big hit gaming state is generated Reach determination random number for use in determination, and variation for use in determining the variation display pattern of the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display 1403 and the second special symbol display 1405 shown in FIG. Display pattern random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers for use in determining the jackpot symbols derived and displayed by the first special symbol display 1403 and the second special symbol display 1405 when generating the jackpot gaming state, and the jackpot Random number for determining the initial value for the big hit symbol for use in determining the initial value of the random number for the symbol, the first special symbol indicator when generating the small hit gaming state 403 and a small bonus symbol for use in determining the small hit symbol derived and displayed by the second special symbol display 1405, and an initial value for the small bonus symbol for use in determining the initial value of the random symbol for the small bonus symbol A random number for determination is prepared. Further, in addition to these random numbers, it is used to determine a normal random number for determination per symbol for use in determining whether or not the movable piece shown in FIG. 8 is opened and closed, and an initial value of the random number for determination per normal symbol. For determining the initial value for determining the normal symbol for the normal symbol, the random number for the normal symbol variation display pattern to be used for determining the variation display pattern of the ordinary symbol displayed by the ordinary symbol display unit 1402 shown in FIG. It is prepared.

  Of the various random numbers used for such game control, the big hit determination random number is updated by hardware, while the other various random numbers are updated by software.

  For example, the big hit determination random number is directly updated by hardware by the main control built-in hardware random number circuit 1310an built in the main control MPU 1310a shown in FIG. As described above, when the main control MPU 1310a is reset, this main control built-in hard random number circuit 1310an first sets a clock signal input to the main control MPU 1310a as an initial value within a predetermined numerical range. Based on (the clock signal output from the main control crystal oscillator MX0 shown in FIG. 131), other values within a predetermined numerical range are extracted one after another at a high speed, and all values within the predetermined numerical range are obtained. When the extraction is completed, one value in the predetermined numerical range is extracted again, and other values in the predetermined numerical range are extracted one after another based on the clock signal input to the main control MPU 1310a. To do. The main control built-in hard random number circuit 1310an repeatedly performs such a high-speed lottery, and the main control MPU 1310a wins the value extracted by the main control built-in hard random number circuit 1310an at the time of acquiring a value from the main control built-in hard random number circuit 1310an. It is set as a random number for judgment.

  On the other hand, the counter for updating the random number for determination per normal symbol is updated within a predetermined fixed numerical value range from the minimum value to the maximum value, and a range from the minimum value to the maximum value will be described later. Each time the main control side timer interrupt process is performed, the value is incremented by one. This counter counts up from the normal value for determining the initial value for determination per normal symbol toward the maximum value, and then counts up from the minimum value to the random number for determining the initial value for determination per normal symbol. When the counter finishes counting up the range from the minimum value to the maximum value of the random number for normal symbol determination, the random number for initial value determination for normal symbol is updated. Such a counter updating method is referred to as an “initial value updating type counter”. The random value for determining the initial value for normal symbol determination can be obtained by executing an initial value lottery process for drawing one value from the fixed numerical range of the counter for updating the random number for determination per normal symbol. .

  In this embodiment, when the operation switch 954 of the payout control board 951 shown in FIG. 124 is operated when the power is turned on, or in the main control side power-on process described later, the main control MPU 1310a shown in FIG. The check sum value (sum value) obtained by calculating the sum of the game information stored in the main control built-in RAM as a numerical value is stored in the main control side power-off process (at power-off). When the entire area of the main control built-in RAM is cleared, such as when the check sum value (sum value) does not match, the random number for determining the initial value for determining the normal per symbol is the main control MPU 1310a shown in FIG. Takes out the ID code from the built-in non-volatile RAM, and based on this extracted ID code, the fixed numerical range of the counter that updates the random number for normal symbol determination Et always performs initial value derivation process of deriving the same fixed value, a fixed value this derivation has a mechanism to be set. That is, the random value for determining the initial value for determining the normal symbol is always overwritten and updated with the same fixed value derived based on the ID code by executing the initial value deriving process. In this way, the value set in the random number for determining the initial value for determining the normal per symbol is derived using the ID code, and the nonvolatile RAM built into the main control MPU 1310a by the manufacturer that manufactured the main control MPU 1310a. If the ID code is stored in the ID code, the ID code is not rewritten even if an external device is used, and the ID code is executed by executing the initial value derivation process when clearing the entire area of the main control built-in RAM. The second security measure of deriving the same fixed value based on the above and the two steps of security measures are taken to prevent analysis.

  Here, an advantage will be described in which an ID code is extracted from the nonvolatile RAM built in the main control MPU 1310a, and the extracted ID code is used as a random number for determining an initial value for normal symbol determination. For example, a person who intends to illegally acquire a game ball to be paid out as a prize ball obtains the game board 5 by some method, disassembles it, and uses an ID code stored in advance in a nonvolatile RAM built in the main control MPU 1310a. Even if the counter value that is obtained illegally and the counter value for updating the determination random number per normal symbol and the determination value per normal symbol match can be grasped, the ID code is unique for identifying the individual. Since the reference numerals are given, the ID codes are completely different from the ID codes stored in advance in the nonvolatile RAM built in the main control MPU 1310a ′ included in the other game board 5 ′. In other words, in the other game boards 5 ′, the timing at which the counter value for updating the random number for normal symbol determination matches the normal symbol determination value is also completely different from that of the acquired game board 5. In other words, the ID code obtained by disassembling and analyzing the obtained game board 5 is not useful at all on the other game board 5 ', that is, the other pachinko machine 1', so it was disassembled and analyzed. Even if an instantaneous power failure is generated at every predetermined interval and the game ball is passed through the gate unit 2003 shown in FIG. 8 at each predetermined interval, the movable piece shown in FIG. A gaming state in which a game ball can be received at the start port 2004 cannot be generated.

[14-2. Main control side power-on processing]
First, when the power to the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, the main control MPU 1310a is configured so that the stack pointer is set to a predetermined address as a default.
This stack pointer indicates, for example, the address accumulated on the stack to temporarily store the contents of the memory element (register) being used, or the return address of this routine when the subroutine is terminated and the routine returns. This indicates the address accumulated on the stack for temporary storage, and the stack pointer advances each time the stack is stacked.

  The main control program described above performs main control side power-on processing as shown in FIGS. 146 and 147 under the control of the main control MPU 1310a of the main control board 1310. When the main control side power-on process is started, the main control program sets RAM access permission under the control of the main control MPU 1310a (step S10). Update to the main control built-in RAM (game storage unit) can be performed by setting the RAM access permission.

  Subsequent to step S10, the main control program performs initial value setting and activation setting of the main control built-in WDT 1310af shown in FIG. 123 (step S12). Here, in order to set an initial value in the main control built-in WDT 1310af for monitoring whether or not the operation (system) of the main control MPU 1310a is operating normally, a watchdog timer control register (hereinafter referred to as “the main control MPU 1310a”). The timer setting value is set in the "WDT control register"), the main control built-in WDT 1310af is started, and the time measurement from when the main control MPU 1310a is reset is started. When the main control built-in WDT 1310af is started, the time measurement by the main control built-in WDT 1310af is started, and the watchdog timer clear register (built-in to the main control MPU 1310a is reached by the time set by the timer set value. Hereinafter, if the timer clear setting value is not set in “WDT clear register”), the main control MPU 1310a is forcibly reset by the main control built-in WDT 1310af. On the other hand, when the main control built-in WDT 1310af is activated and time measurement is started, the timer clear setting value is set in the WDT clear register until the time measured reaches the time set by the timer setting value. The time measurement by the main control built-in WDT 1310af is cleared, and the time measurement is started again. In this manner, the operation (system) of the main control MPU 1310a operates normally by repeatedly performing the process of clearing the time measurement by the main control built-in WDT 1310af until the time set by the timer set value is reached and starting the time measurement again. It can be monitored whether or not.

  Subsequent to step S12, the main control program performs a power failure clear process (step S14). In this electric power clearing process, first, output of a power outage clear signal is started to the power outage monitoring circuit 1310e shown in FIG. The power failure monitoring circuit 1310e includes a comparator MIC21 that is a voltage comparison circuit and a D-type flip-flop MIC22. The comparator MIC21, which is a voltage comparison circuit, compares the voltage between + 24V and the reference voltage, or compares the voltage between + 12V and the reference voltage, and outputs the comparison result. This comparison result shows that when no power failure or instantaneous power failure occurs, the logic becomes HI and is input to the PR terminal which is the preset terminal of the D-type flip-flop MIC22, while when a power failure or instantaneous power failure occurs. The logic becomes LOW and is input to the PR terminal which is a preset terminal of the D-type flip-flop MIC22.

  In the electric power clear process, first, output of a power outage clear signal is started to the power outage monitoring circuit 1310e, thereby starting output of the power outage clear signal to the CLR terminal which is the clear terminal of the D-type flip-flop MIC22. This power failure clear signal is input from the output terminal of the predetermined output port of the main control MPU 1310a to the CLR terminal which is the clear terminal of the D-type flip-flop IC via the main control output circuit 1310ca with a reset function by setting the logic to LOW. Is done. As a result, the main control MPU 1310a can release the latch state of the D-type flip-flop MIC22. It can be inverted and output from the 1Q terminal, which is the output terminal, and the signal from the 1Q terminal can be monitored.

  Subsequently, in the electric power clear process, a wait timer process is performed to determine whether or not a power failure notice signal is input. The voltage does not increase immediately from when the power is turned on until the voltage reaches the predetermined voltage. On the other hand, when there is a power failure or a momentary power failure (a phenomenon in which the supply of power is temporarily stopped), when the voltage drops and becomes smaller than the power failure warning voltage, a power failure warning signal is input as a power failure warning from the power failure monitoring circuit 1310e. Similarly, when the voltage becomes lower than the power failure warning voltage from when the power is turned on to when the voltage rises to a predetermined voltage, a power failure warning signal is input from the power failure monitoring circuit 1310e. Therefore, in the wait timer process, after the power is turned on, the process waits until the voltage becomes larger than the power failure warning voltage and stabilizes. In this embodiment, 200 milliseconds (ms) is set as the wait time (wait timer). Has been. Whether or not the power failure warning signal is input is determined based on the signal output from the 1Q terminal that is the output terminal of the D-type flip-flop MIC22 as the power failure warning signal.

  If the power failure warning signal is not input even after waiting for the voltage to become higher than the power failure warning voltage and stabilize after the power is turned on, the main control program sends a power failure clear signal to the CLR terminal which is the clear terminal of the D-type flip-flop MIC22. Stop output. Here, the power failure clear signal is output from the output terminal of a predetermined output port of the main control MPU 1310a, the logic is HI, and the CLR terminal which is the clear terminal of the D-type flip-flop IC via the main control output circuit 1310ca with reset function. Is input. Thereby, the main control MPU 1310a can set the D-type flip-flop MIC22 to the latched state. When the D-type flip-flop MIC22 latches the state in which the logic is LOW and is input to the PR terminal which is the preset terminal, the D-type flip-flop MIC22 outputs a power failure warning signal from the 1Q terminal which is the output terminal.

  Subsequent to step S14, the main control program makes a state in which RAM clear processing for initializing the main control built-in RAM (game storage unit) can be executed for a predetermined time from when the power is turned on (when the game side power is turned on). Operation control means). Specifically, the main control program first determines whether or not the operation switch 954 of the payout control board 951 shown in FIG. 124 is operated (step S16). In this determination, the main control program inputs an error cancellation navigation command (first error cancellation command) based on an operation signal (detection signal) associated with the operation switch 954 of the payout control board 951 being operated to the main control MPU 1310a. Depending on whether or not it is done. Based on the logic value of the operation signal, the main control program determines that the RAM is not instructed to be cleared when the logic value of the operation signal from the operation switch 954 is HI. On the other hand, when the logical value of the operation signal from the operation switch 954 is LOW, it is determined that the instruction to perform the RAM clear is made and it is determined that the operation switch 954 is operated.

  In step S16, when the operation switch 954 is operated, the main control program sets a value 1 to the RAM clear notification flag RCL-FLG (step S18). On the other hand, when the operation switch 954 is not operated in step S16, the main control program sets a value 0 to the RAM clear notification flag RCL-FLG (step S20). That is, the main control program can execute a RAM clear process that initializes the RAM (that is, the main control built-in RAM (game storage unit)) built in the main control MPU 1310a for a predetermined time from the time of power-on. State (game control side power-on operation control means). The above-described RAM clear notification flag RCL-FLG indicates whether or not to erase game information related to games such as probability variation, unpaid prize balls, etc. stored in the main control built-in RAM (game storage unit) of the main control MPU 1310a. This flag is set to a value of 1 when erasing game information and a value of 0 when not erasing game information. Note that the value of the RAM clear notification flag RCL-FLG set in step S18 and step S20 is stored in a general-purpose storage element (general-purpose register) of the main control MPU 1310a.

  Subsequent to step S18 or step S20, the main control program performs a wait time standby process (step S22). In this wait time standby process, the system that performs drawing control of the game board side effect display device 1600 and the door frame side effect display device 460 by the liquid crystal display control unit 1512 of the peripheral control board 1510 shown in FIG. Wait until. In the present embodiment, 2.5 seconds (s) is set as a standby time (boot timer) until booting.

  Subsequent to step S22, the main control program determines whether or not a power failure notice signal is input (step S24). As described above, when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is shut off, or when a power failure or a momentary power failure occurs, a power failure warning signal is input from the power failure monitoring circuit 1310e as a power failure warning voltage when the voltage becomes equal to or lower than the power failure warning voltage. The determination in step S24 is made based on this power failure notice signal. When there is a power failure warning signal input in the determination in step S24, the main control program returns to the determination in step S24 again, and repeats the determination in step S24 as long as the power failure warning signal continues to be input. As a result, the timer clear setting value is set in the WDT clear register incorporated in the main control MPU 1310a for the main control built-in WDT 1310af activated in step S12, the time measurement by the main control built-in WDT 1310af is cleared, and the time measurement is started again. The main control MPU 1310a is forcibly reset by the built-in main control WDT 1310af. Thereafter, the main control program performs this main control side power-on process again under the control of the main control MPU 1310a of the main control board 1310. A detailed description will be given later on that the determination in step S24 is performed following the wait time waiting process in step S22.

  When the power failure warning signal is not input in the determination in step S24, the main control program determines whether or not the RAM clear notification flag RCL-FLG is 0 (step S26). As described above, the RAM clear notification flag RCL-FLG is set to a value of 1 when erasing game information and a value of 0 when not erasing game information. When the RAM clear notification flag RCL-FLG is 0 in step S26, that is, when the game information is not deleted, a checksum is calculated (step S28). This checksum is calculated by regarding the game information stored in the main control built-in RAM as a numerical value and calculating the sum.

  Subsequent to step S28, the main control program calculates the checksum value (sum value) stored in the main-control-side power-off process (at power-off) described later as the calculated checksum value (sum value). It is determined whether or not they match (step S30). If they match, the main control program determines whether or not the backup flag BK-FLG is 1 (step S32). This backup flag BK-FLG stores game backup information such as game information, checksum value (sum value) and backup flag BK-FLG in the main control built-in RAM in the main control side power-off process described later. This flag is set to a value of 1 when the main control-side power-off process is normally terminated, and a value of 0 when the main-control-side power-off process is not terminated normally. In the inspection process of the production line of the main control board 1310, when the main control board 1310 is first turned on after being manufactured for inspection, the checksum is calculated in step S28 and the determination is made in step S30. A detailed description will be given later.

  When the backup flag BK-FLG has a value of 1 in step S32, that is, when the main control side power-off process has been normally terminated, the main control program sets the work area of the main control built-in RAM as the power is restored ( Step S34). In this setting, power recovery time information is read from a ROM (that is, main control internal ROM) built in the main control MPU 1310a, and the power recovery time information is set in the work area of the main control built-in RAM. Thus, the game information is read from the game backup information, and various commands corresponding to the game information are stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control built-in RAM. Note that “power recovery” refers to a state in which the power is turned on after being turned off, a state in which power is restored after a power outage or a momentary power failure, and unauthorized means (for example, an unauthorized person is placed on the skirt of his arm). A state in which the main control board 1310 is irradiated with a high frequency from the hidden high-frequency output device) and the main control MPU 1310a itself is reset and then restored is also included.

  Subsequent to step S34, the main control program sets a value 0 to the backup flag BK-FLG (step S36). As a result, game information, checksum value (sum value), and the like are changed by performing various processes thereafter, so that the main control side power-off process described later is terminated normally and the backup flag BK- If the value 1 is not set in FLG, as will be described later, the entire area of the main control built-in RAM is cleared.

  On the other hand, when the RAM clear notification flag RCL-FLG is not 0 (value 1) in step S26, that is, when the game information is erased, or when the checksum value (sum value) does not match in step S30. Alternatively, when the backup flag BK-FLG is not a value 1 (value 0) in step S32, that is, when the main control side power-off process has not been terminated normally, the main control program stores all the main control built-in RAM. The area is cleared (step S38). That is, the main control program executes the game control side RAM clearing process triggered by the input of the detection signal accompanying the operation of the operation switch 954 described above (payout control side power-on operation control means). Specifically, the main control program is executed by writing the value 0 in the main control built-in RAM. Alternatively, the main control program may read and set a predetermined value from the main control built-in ROM as an initial value. In addition, the main control MPU 1310a performs processing for when the logical value of the operation signal from the operation switch 954 instructs to clear the RAM, when the game information is erased, when the sum values do not match, or when the main control side power is cut off. When not finished normally, a unique ID code stored in advance in the non-volatile RAM of the main control MPU 1310a is taken out, and a fixed numerical range of a counter for updating the random number for determination per ordinary symbol based on the taken out ID code The initial value derivation process for always deriving the same fixed value from is performed, and this fixed value is set as the normal value determining random number for determining the initial value for the normal symbol determining random value described above. To do.

  Subsequent to step S38, the main control program sets the work area of the main control built-in RAM as an initial setting (step S40). This setting is performed by reading the initial information from the main control built-in ROM and setting the initial information in the work area of the main control built-in RAM.

  Subsequent to step S36 or step S40, the main control program performs interrupt initialization (step S42). This setting is to set an interrupt cycle when a main control timer interrupt process described later is performed. In this embodiment, it is set to 4 milliseconds (ms).

  Subsequent to step S42, the main control program performs serial communication initial setting (step S44). Here, various serial input / output ports (for example, serial input / output ports (reception channels and transmission channels) for the payout control board 951 and serial input / output ports (reception channels and transmission channels) for the peripheral control board 1510 built in the main control MPU 1310a. ) Corresponding to the transmission serial port prescaler, the transmission speed is set and the parity is set, and the transmission serial port control register is set to initialize the transmission circuit and set transmission permission.

  Subsequent to step S44, the main control program performs test signal output port initialization settings (step S46). Here, a test signal output port (not shown) for outputting various types of inspection information is initialized (set to OFF data output) when the power is turned on in the testing institution of the gaming machine.

  Subsequent to step S46, the main control program performs activation setting of the main random number circuit with built-in main control 1310an shown in FIG. 123 (step S48). Here, among the various random numbers related to the game, a hard random number control register built in the main control MPU 1310a in order to update the big hit determination random number for use in determining whether or not to generate the big hit gaming state by hardware And setting the acquisition of the random number by latching, and setting the activation of the hard random number circuit 1310an with the main control in the hard random number setting register. When the main control built-in hard random number circuit 1310an is activated by these settings, it is predetermined in advance at a high speed based on the clock signal (clock signal output from the main control crystal oscillator MX0 shown in FIG. 131) input to the main control MPU 1310a. Extract other values in the numerical range one after another without duplication, and once all the values in the predetermined numerical range have been extracted, again extract one value in the predetermined numerical range, Based on the clock signal input to the main control MPU 1310a, other values within a predetermined numerical range are extracted one after another without overlapping. The main control MPU 1310a outputs a latch signal to the main control built-in hard random number circuit 1310an when acquiring a random number (random number value) from the main control built-in hard random number circuit 1310an, and the main control when the latch signal is input. The random number (random number value) extracted by the built-in hard random number circuit 1310an is obtained from a hard random number latch register built in the main control built-in main control MPU 1310a. The main control MPU 1310a sets the acquired random number value as a jackpot determination random number.

  Subsequent to step S48, the main control program performs reservation setting for a command to be transmitted when the power is turned on (step S50). Here, in order to notify that the power is turned on (power recovery) based on the power recovery time information set in the work area of the main control built-in RAM in the setting of the work area of the main control built-in RAM in step S34, FIG. The power-on state command and the power-on main control return destination command, which are classified into the power-on shown in FIG. 5, are created and stored as transmission information in the transmission information storage area of the main control built-in RAM. In the transmission information storage area of the main control built-in RAM, in the setting of the work area of the main control built-in RAM in step S34, the game information may be read from the game backup information and various commands corresponding to the game information may be stored. is there. In such a case, first after completion of transmission of various commands according to the game information, a power-on state command and a power-on main control return destination command are transmitted. These commands are transmitted in the main control side timer interrupt processing described later. A detailed description will be given later of reservation setting of a command to be transmitted at power-on in step S50.

  Subsequent to step S50, the main control program performs interrupt permission setting (step S52). With this setting, the main control side timer interrupt processing described later is repeated every interrupt cycle set in step S42, that is, every 4 ms.

  Subsequent to step S52, the main control program, when a predetermined time elapses from when the power is turned on, that is, when the main process on the main control side is started, the error cancellation navigation command associated with the operation of the operation switch 954 (operation switch). Execution of the game control side RAM clear process triggered by the reception will be restricted (normal operation control means). As described above, the main control program uses the concept of time sharing to detect a detection signal input in accordance with the operation of the operation switch 954 for a predetermined time from the time of power-on as described above. When the input is triggered, the RAM clear process is executed (game control side power-on operation control means), and after the predetermined time has elapsed, the execution of the RAM clear process is restricted even if the error canceling navigation command is input ( The game control side normal operation control means) is handled as a release switch for releasing the error notification associated with the error that has occurred. That is, the operation switch 954 (error canceling unit) that should have been originally used for canceling the error that has occurred with respect to the payout operation is used as a game storage unit instead of a predetermined time from power-on. The main control built-in RAM (and a payout control built-in RAM as a payout storage unit to be described later) functions as an operation unit for executing a RAM clear process for starting initialization, and after the predetermined time has elapsed, It can function as an operation unit for canceling an error that has occurred with respect to the ball dispensing operation.

  Next, the main control program determines whether or not a power failure notice signal is input (step S54). As described above, when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is shut off, or when a power failure or a momentary power failure occurs, a power failure warning signal is input from the power failure monitoring circuit 1310e as a power failure warning voltage when the voltage becomes equal to or lower than the power failure warning voltage. The determination in step S54 is made based on this power failure notice signal.

  When no power failure warning signal is input in step S54, the main control program performs a non-winning random number update process (step S56). In the non-winning random number update process, the above-described reach determination random number, variable display pattern random number, big hit symbol initial value determining random number, small hit symbol initial value determining random number, and the like are updated. In this way, in the non-winning random number update process, random numbers that are not involved in the winning determination (big hit determination) are updated by software. It should be noted that the above-described random numbers for normal symbol determination, random numbers for initial value determination for normal symbol determination, random numbers for normal symbol variation display pattern, and the like described above are also updated by this non-winning random number update process.

  Following step S56, the process returns to step S54 again, and the main control program determines whether or not a power failure warning signal has been input. If there is no power failure warning signal input, non-winning random number update processing is performed in step S56. Step S54 to Step S56 are repeated. The processes in steps S54 to S56 are referred to as “main control side main process”.

  On the other hand, when a power failure warning signal is input in step S54, the main control program performs interrupt prohibition setting (step S58). With this setting, the main control side timer interrupt processing described later is not performed, writing to the main control built-in RAM is prevented, and rewriting of game information is protected.

  Subsequent to step S58, the main control program starts outputting a power failure clear signal (step S60). Here, the same process as the process that started outputting the power failure clear signal in the power failure clear process in step S14 is performed. Thereby, the main control program can release the latch state of the D-type flip-flop MIC22 under the control of the main control MPU 1310a.

  Subsequent to step S60, the main control program executes the start port solenoid 2107, the attacker solenoid 2108, the first special symbol display 1403, the second special symbol display 1405, and the first special reserved number display 1404 shown in FIG. The drive signal output to the second special reserved number display 1406, the normal symbol display 1402, the normal symbol storage display 1188, the status indicator 1401, the round indicator 1407, etc. is stopped (step S62).

  Subsequent to step S62, the main control program calculates a checksum and stores the calculated value (step S64). This checksum is calculated by regarding the game information in the work area of the main control built-in RAM as a numerical value excluding the storage area for the checksum value (sum value) and backup flag BK-FLG described above.

  Subsequent to step S64, the main control program sets a value 1 to the backup flag BK-FLG (step S66). Thereby, storage of game backup information is completed.

  Subsequent to step S66, the main control program sets the RAM access prohibition (step S68). This RAM access prohibition setting prevents access to the main control built-in RAM (game storage unit), thereby preventing the contents of the main control built-in RAM (game storage unit) from being updated.

  Following step S68, an infinite loop is entered. In this infinite loop, the timer clear setting value is set in the WDT clear register incorporated in the main control MPU 1310a for the main control built-in WDT 1310af activated in step S12, the time measurement by the main control built-in WDT 1310af is cleared, and the time measurement is started again. As a result, the main control MPU 1310a is forcibly reset by the main control built-in WDT 1310af. Thereafter, the main control program performs this main control side power-on process again under the control of the main control MPU 1310a of the main control board 1310. The processing from step S58 to step S68 and the infinite loop are referred to as “main control side power-off processing”.

  The pachinko machine 1 (main control MPU 1310a) is reset when a power failure occurs or an instantaneous power failure is performed, and the main control side power-on process is performed by subsequent power recovery.

  In step S30, it is checked whether or not the game backup information stored in the main control built-in RAM is normal. Subsequently, in step S32, whether or not the main control side power-off process has been normally completed. Are inspected. In this way, by checking the game backup information stored in the main control built-in RAM twice, it is checked whether or not the game backup information is stored by an illegal act.

  Here, the point where the presence / absence of the power failure notice signal in step S24 is determined following the wait time waiting process in step S22 will be described. First, regarding the problem in the case where the presence / absence of the power failure warning signal is not determined in step S24, that is, the value of the RAM clear flag in step S26 is determined after the wait time waiting process in step S22, and the subsequent processing is performed. The problems in will be described.

  As described above, the power supply terminal of the main control MPU 1310a is charged to the electrolytic capacitor MC2 shown in FIG. 131 when a power failure or a momentary power failure occurs and the power supply from the pachinko island facility is cut off. The electric charge is applied as +5 V for a period of about 7 milliseconds (ms) after the occurrence of a power failure or a momentary power failure. In other words, even when the power supply from the Pachinko island facility is shut off due to a momentary power failure or a power failure, the electric charge charged to the hardware called the electrolytic capacitor MC2 is applied as +5 V, so that the power supply from the pachinko island facility is The main control side power-off process can be completed within a period from when the power is shut off until about 7 ms elapses. This is because when a player is playing a game, that is, when the main control side main process or the main control side timer interrupt process described later is performed, a power failure or a momentary power failure occurs and the pachinko island facility When the power is cut off, the main control side power-off process can be completed with certainty.

  However, as an extremely rare phenomenon, in the wait time waiting process at step S22 at the time of power recovery, the game board side effect display device 1600 and the door frame side effect display by the liquid crystal display control unit 1512 of the peripheral control board 1510 shown in FIG. Just before the system that performs the drawing control of the device 460 starts (boots) starts to wait (boot timer: 2.5 seconds is set in this embodiment) and immediately before reaching the waiting time. Thus, if a momentary power failure or a power failure occurs, the electric charge charged to the hardware called the electrolytic capacitor MC2 is applied to the VDD terminal, which is the power supply terminal of the main control MPU 1310a, as + 5V. The interrupt initial setting is performed in step S52, and then the interrupt permission setting is performed in step S52 Even if the main control side timer interrupt process described later is performed and the contents of the main control built-in RAM are updated, the main control side power-off process in the main control-side power-on process may not be completed. . For this reason, the main control side power-on process is started again at the time of power recovery without storing the calculated value of the checksum based on the contents of the main control built-in RAM.

  Then, the main control side power-on process is started at the time of the current power recovery, and the wait time waiting process in step S22 is completed without causing an instantaneous power failure or a power failure. Thereafter, in step S28, the main control built-in RAM If the value calculated in the checksum based on the contents of the checksum is compared with the value stored in the main control built-in RAM immediately before the instantaneous power failure or power failure occurs in step S30, the checksum value should match. In step S38, the entire area of the main control built-in RAM is cleared. In other words, the information stored in the main control built-in RAM is forcibly erased (cleared) even if the operation switch 954 is operated by the hall clerk at the time of power recovery and there is no indication of the clearing of the RAM by the hall clerk. ).

  Therefore, in this embodiment, immediately after the wait time waiting process in step S22, a process for determining whether or not a power failure warning signal is input is provided as step 24, and when a power failure warning signal is input, Returning to the determination in step S24, the determination in step S24 is repeatedly performed as long as the power failure warning signal continues to be input. As a result, the timer clear setting value is set in the WDT clear register built in the main control MPU 1310a for the main control built-in WDT 1310af activated in step S12, the time measurement by the main control built-in WDT 1310af is cleared, and the time measurement is started again. The main control MPU 1310a can be forcibly reset by the built-in main control WDT 1310af. Although the RAM clear notification flag RCL-FLG is set to a value in the RAM clear notification flag RCL-FLG in step S18 or step S20 before the wait time waiting process in step S22, the value of the RAM clear notification flag RCL-FLG is as described above. Since it is stored in the general-purpose storage element (general-purpose register) of the control MPU 1310a, even if the RAM access permission is set in step S10, the contents (game information) of the main control built-in RAM are not changed at all.

  In this way, immediately after the wait time waiting process in step S22, a process for determining whether or not a power failure warning signal is input is provided as step 24, and when a power failure warning signal is input (ie, step If the power to the pachinko machine 1 is cut off after waiting in the wait time waiting process of S22 (when determined by the determination of step S24), the process returns to the determination of step S24 again, as long as the power failure warning signal continues to be input, By repeating the determination in step S24, the main control MPU 1310a of the main control board 1310 can be forcibly reset and the main control board 1310 can be restarted, so that the game can proceed. It is possible to prevent the game information from being updated, and the checksum calculation result does not fluctuate. It has become so that it does not. Thereby, when restarting, the main control MPU 1310a of the main control board 1310 determines that the checksum calculation result in step S28 matches the checksum calculation value stored in step S64. Therefore, the game information that is stored and held in the main control built-in RAM is not initialized immediately before a momentary power failure or power failure occurs. Therefore, at the time of power recovery, it is possible to prevent game information immediately before the occurrence of a momentary power failure or power failure from being initialized.

  Further, immediately after the wait time waiting process in step S22, a process for determining whether or not a power failure warning signal is input is provided as step 24, and when a power failure warning signal is not input (that is, in step S22). When the main control MPU 1310a of the main control board 1310 is proceeding with the game (when it is determined by the determination in step S24 that the power to the pachinko machine 1 is not shut off after waiting in the wait time waiting process), the pachinko machine Even when the power supply to 1 is cut off, a backup process for storing game information based on the progress of this game by supplying power to the VDD terminal, which is the power supply terminal of the main control MPU 1310a, by the electrolytic capacitor MC2 shown in FIG. Is composed mainly of the processes of Steps S58 to S68 and an infinite loop. Since the main control MPU 1310a of the main control board 1310 can complete the control-side power-off process, the main control MPU 1310a of the main control MPU 1310a calculates the checksum in step S28 when it restarts. Since it is determined that the result and the checksum calculation result in the backup process (that is, the value calculated and stored in step S64) match, the instantaneously stored and held in the main control built-in RAM The game information immediately before a stop or power failure occurs is not initialized. That is, the main control board 1310 can be activated by being restored to the game information immediately before the momentary power failure or power failure occurs.

  Further, immediately after the wait time waiting process in step S22, when it is determined in step S24 that a power failure warning signal has been input, the main control MPU 1310a is forcibly reset by the main control built-in WDT 1310af, thereby causing the contents of the main control built-in RAM. The main control side power-off process can be started again without updating the process at all. On the other hand, immediately after the wait time standby process in step S22, if it is determined in step S24 that the power failure warning signal has not been input, As a result, it is possible to reliably complete the main control side power-off process within the “instantaneous power failure or power failure securing period” of about 7 ms. That is, in the present embodiment, when the main control side power-on process is performed at the time of power recovery, a power failure from the pachinko island facility is interrupted due to an instantaneous power failure or a power failure, and the main control MPU 1310a The electric charge charged in the electrolytic capacitor MC2 shown in FIG. 131 is applied to the power supply VDD terminal as +5 V over a period of about 7 milliseconds (ms) after the occurrence of a power failure or a momentary power failure. Therefore, if the main control-side power-off process cannot be completed within the “instantaneous power failure or power supply securing period” of about 7 ms by the hardware of the electrolytic capacitor MC2, the wait time waiting process of step S22 is performed. It is determined in step 24 immediately after that whether or not a power failure warning signal has been input. If a power failure warning signal has been input, step S2 As long as the power failure warning signal is continuously input, the determination in step S24 is repeated, so that a timer is stored in the WDT clear register built in the main control MPU 1310a with respect to the main control built-in WDT 1310af activated in step S12. The main control MPU 1310a can be forcibly reset by the main control built-in WDT 1310af by setting the clear setting value, clearing the time measured by the main control built-in WDT 1310af and not being able to start the time measurement again. Yes. The main control MPU 1310a is forcibly reset by such software built-in main control WDT 1310af, so that an interrupt initial setting is performed after step S24 (specifically, an interrupt initial setting is performed in step S42, and then in step S52). It is possible to avoid updating the contents (game information) of the main control built-in RAM by setting the interrupt permission and preventing the progress to the main control side timer interrupt processing (to be described later). The system is adopted. In this way, when a power failure or a momentary power failure occurs and the power from the Pachinko Island facility is shut off, the main control-side power supply and the part that is covered by software so that the contents (game information) of the main control built-in RAM are not changed at all The contents of the main control built-in RAM (the contents of the main control built-in RAM are divided into two parts, that is, the part covered by hardware so that the content of the main control built-in RAM (game information) is not changed at all. (Game information) can be reliably prevented from being changed.

  Next, a description will be given of the reservation setting of the command to be transmitted when the power is turned on in step S50. In step S50, as described above, the fact that the power has been turned on (recovered) based on the power recovery time information set in the work area of the main control built-in RAM in the setting of the work area of the main control built-in RAM in step S34. In order to communicate, the power-on state command and the power-on main control return destination command shown in FIG. 143 are generated and stored as transmission information in the transmission information storage area of the main control built-in RAM. As described above, the power-on main control return destination command is mainly configured by information for instructing the driving state of the start-up solenoid 2107 and information for instructing the driving state of the attacker solenoid 2108 shown in FIG. Yes. Here, first, when the power-on main control return destination command does not include the information for instructing the driving state of the start-up solenoid 2107 and the information for instructing the driving state of the attacker solenoid 2108 shown in FIG. The problem in the case where the reservation setting of the command to be transmitted when the power-on main control return destination command is turned on in step S50 is not performed in step S50 will be described.

  For example, when the peripheral control board 1510 controls the display of the big hit game state screen (for example, the big hit game effect screen) in the display area of the game board side effect display device 1600 shown in FIG. When the attacker solenoid 2108 is driven and the large winning opening 2005 shown in FIG. 8 is opened by the opening / closing member 2107, when an instantaneous power failure or power failure occurs, and then power is restored, the main control board 1310 Based on the power recovery time information set in the work area of the main control built-in RAM in the setting of the work area of the main control built-in RAM in S34, the game state immediately before the occurrence of a momentary power failure or power failure is restored. Starting to drive the solenoid 2108 and shifting from the state in which the big prize opening 2005 is closed by the opening / closing member 2107 to the state in which it is opened; That.

  However, when a momentary power failure or a power failure occurs, the peripheral control board 1510 receives various commands from the main control board 1310 and returns when power is restored. Then, when the power is restored thereafter, the peripheral control board 1510 can return based on the probability and the time-short state indicated by the power-on state command received from the main control board 1310 at the time of power restoration. However, when the main control board 1310 is generating a big hit gaming state as a gaming state, if an instantaneous power failure or a power failure occurs, and then power is restored, the peripheral control board 1510 is in the main control board 1310 at the time of power restoration. Even if the screen can be displayed in the display area of the game board side effect display device 1600 and returned based on the probability and the short time state based on the probability and the short time state indicated by the power-on state command received from It is not possible to indicate at all which round of the jackpot gaming state. In other words, for example, a winning prize opening 1 count display command is transmitted to notify the number of gaming balls that have been entered into the big winning opening 2005 and detected by the count sensor 4005 shown in FIG. Even if the main control board 1310 transmits to the peripheral control board 1510 and the peripheral control board 1510 receives the peripheral control board 1510, the peripheral control board 1510 is a ball of the game ball that has entered the big winning opening 2005 on the screen according to the probability and the short time state. Even if the number can be displayed in the display area of the game board side effect display device 1600, it is not possible to display at all which round of the jackpot gaming state (that is, how many rounds).

  In such a situation, for example, when the main control board 1310 finishes four rounds (fourth round) of the big hit gaming state, the driving of the attacker solenoid 2108 is stopped and the big prize opening 2005 is opened by the opening / closing member 2107. The main prize-winning port 1 closing display command for instructing the transition from the closed state to the closed state (that is, starting the closing of the big winning opening 2005 of the start opening unit 2100 between rounds) from the main control board 1310. When transmission is made to the board 1510 and the main control board 1310 starts 5 rounds (fifth round) of the big hit gaming state, the attack solenoid 2108 is started and the big winning opening 2005 is closed by the opening / closing member 2107. That the state is to be released (that is, 5 of the big prize opening 2005) To send a special winning opening open the fifth display command instructing the open start) of the eye of the round from the main control board 1310 to the peripheral control board 1510. As a result, the peripheral control board 1510 finally switches the screen of the start of the fifth round of the big hit gaming state from the screen corresponding to the above-described probability and time-short state and displays it on the display area of the game board side effect display device 1600. It becomes.

  Further, for example, a screen (for example, indicating that the movable piece is expanded) that indicates that the gaming state where the game ball can be received at the second start port 2004 is in an advantageous gaming state for the player. 8 is displayed when the peripheral control board 1510 controls the display on the display area of the game board side effect display device 1600 to drive the start port solenoid 2107. When a momentary power failure or power failure occurs when the movable piece is expanded in the left-right direction, and then the power is restored, the main control board 1310 displays the work area of the main control built-in RAM in step S34. Based on the power recovery information set in the work area of the main control built-in RAM in the setting, the driving state of the start port solenoid 2107 is started by being restored to the gaming state immediately before the momentary power failure or power failure occurs. And thus the transition to a state of being expanded from a state in which the movable piece of the pair climbed standing substantially perpendicularly to the lateral direction.

  However, when a momentary power failure or a power failure occurs, the peripheral control board 1510 receives various commands from the main control board 1310 and returns when power is restored. When power is restored thereafter, the peripheral control board 1510 can be restored based on the power-on state command received from the main control board 1310 at the time of power restoration. However, when the main control board 1310 is in a gaming state and a gaming state in which a gaming ball can be received at the second start port 2004 is generated and a gaming state advantageous to the player is generated, a momentary power failure or power failure occurs. Then, when the power is restored after that, the peripheral control board 1510 displays the screen according to the probability and the time-short state based on the probability and the time-short state indicated by the power-on state command received from the main control board 1310 at the time of power recovery. Even if it can be displayed in the display area of the game board side effect display device 1600 and returned, it becomes a gaming state in which a game ball can be received at the second starting port 2004 and becomes a gaming state advantageous to the player. The peripheral control board 1510 cannot display the screen indicating that it is present in the display area of the game board side effect display device 1600 at all. For this reason, the player who sits in front of the pachinko machine is surprised that a momentary power failure or power failure has occurred, and at the time of power recovery, the game ball is received at the second start port 2004 immediately before the momentary power failure or power failure occurs. In some cases, it is forgotten that the gaming state is enabled. In such a case, the gaming state is restored to the second starting port 2004 as a gaming state at the time of power recovery. Nevertheless, a screen for instructing a game (that is, a screen for instructing a game to enter a game ball into the second starting port 2004) is not displayed in the display area of the game board side effect display device 1600 when power is restored. Therefore, there is also a problem that the player does not know what kind of game he plays.

  Thus, in the two examples mentioned above, there was a problem that it was not possible to quickly return to the gaming state immediately before the momentary power failure or power failure after power recovery. In other words, a player who sits in front of a pachinko machine mistakes for a momentary power outage or power failure, and then recovers after power recovery, and the pachinko machine system appears to be in a clumped state, a so-called frozen state. There was a problem.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, when the main control board 1310 is turned on (including when the power is turned on, and also when the power is restored due to a power failure or a momentary power failure), the power-on state command In order to transmit the power-on main control return destination command to the peripheral control board 1510, in step S50, the power-on state command and the power-on main control return destination command shown in FIG. Are stored as transmission information in the transmission information storage area of the main control built-in RAM. These commands are transmitted in a main control timer interrupt process described later.

  Thereby, the peripheral control board 1510 is based on the power-on state command and the power-on main control return destination command received from the main control board 1310. When a momentary power failure or power failure occurs, and then the power is restored, the attacker solenoid 2108 starts to be driven as the return destination of the main control board 1310 and the big prize opening 2005 is released from the state closed by the opening / closing member 2107. Since the peripheral control board 1510 can be notified to the peripheral control board 1510, the peripheral control board 1510 has a screen that specifies that it is the fourth round of the big hit gaming state (that is, a screen showing how many rounds it is) ) Cannot be displayed in the display area of the game board-side effect display device 1600, A screen (for example, “It is a big hit. The big prize opening is open. A game is played in the big prize opening is started.) “Please play the game to make the ball enter.” Is displayed on the display area of the game board side effect display device 1600 and the player sitting on the front of the pachinko machine is restored. Later, a game can be instructed to enter a game ball into the grand prize opening 2005. For example, in the above-described example, a game state in which a game ball can be received at the second start port 2004 is entered. When a momentary power failure or power failure occurs in a game state advantageous to the user and then power is restored, the start-up solenoid 2107 serves as a return destination of the main control board 1310. A screen that informs that the pair of movable pieces has been expanded in the left-right direction after driving is started (for example, “The movable piece has been expanded. After the power is restored, the peripheral control board 1510 displays in the display area of the game board side effect display device 1600 and the player sitting on the front surface of the pachinko machine. The game can be instructed to enter the game ball into the second starting port 2004 at. As a result, when an instantaneous power failure or a power failure occurs and then the power is restored, the return destination of the peripheral control board 1510 can be finely instructed on the main control board 1310 side. Therefore, it is possible to quickly return to the gaming state immediately before the momentary power failure or power failure after the power recovery. In other words, a player who sits in front of a pachinko machine mistakes for a momentary power outage or power failure, and then recovers after power recovery, and the pachinko machine system appears to be in a clumped state, a so-called frozen state. This can be prevented.

  Next, in the main control board inspection process, which is an inspection process for the production line of the main control board 1310, when the main control board 1310 is first turned on after being manufactured for inspection, the checksum of step S28 Calculation and determination in step S30 will be described. In the main control board inspection process, when the main control board 1310 is powered on for the first time after being manufactured for inspection, the main control board is configured by the above-described processes of steps S58 to S68, which are backup processes, and an infinite loop. Since the main control MPU 1310a of the main control board 1310 has never executed the control-side power-off process, even if a checksum based on the contents of the main control built-in RAM is calculated in step S28, in step S30 In the comparison determination, the checksum values cannot be matched, and the entire area of the main control built-in RAM is always cleared in step S38. Thus, when the reservation setting of the command to be transmitted at power-on is performed in step S50, the power-on state command and the power-on main control return destination command shown in FIG. By storing the transmission information in the transmission information storage area of the main control built-in RAM, only two commands, the power-on state command and the power-on main control return destination command, are transmitted as transmission information in the main control built-in RAM. Will be stored in For these commands, a power-on state command is transmitted first, followed by a power-on main control return destination command in a main control timer interrupt process to be described later. By utilizing this, in the main control board inspection process, when the main control board 1310 is first turned on after manufacturing for inspection, a power-on state command is sent from the main control board 1310 as the first command. It is transmitted to the inspection device in the main control board inspection process.

  By the way, as described above, the power-on status command is shown in FIG. 124 when power is turned on (including when power is turned on, and when power is restored by power failure or instantaneous power failure). When the operation switch 954 of the payout control board 951 shown is operated to clear the RAM, information indicating that, and when the power is turned on (in addition to when the power is turned on, a power failure or a momentary power failure occurs, (Including the time of recovery to recover)) In any of the above states (probability and short-time state) among the low-probability short-time state, high-probability short-time state, low-probability non-short-time state, and high-probability non-short-time state Information indicating whether to do so, and information indicating the model code of the pachinko machine. Here, a problem in the case where the power-on state command does not include information indicating the model code of the pachinko machine will be described.

  As described above, the model code of the pachinko machine corresponds to the copyright of which work when creating the so-called max type, middle type and sweet digital type as the pachinko machine 1 (more precisely, the main control board 1310). What kind of gaming specifications (for example, if the probability variation occurs, the state will continue until the next big hit gaming state occurs, in addition to the number of variations of special symbols (for example, It is possible to specify whether or not the game specifications (so-called ST machine, etc.)) in which the probability fluctuation occurs in the state of 30 times or 70 times).

In the manufacturing line of the manufacturer that manufactures the pachinko machine 1, when manufacturing the main control board 1310, there are cases where the main control boards 1310 for the copyrights of a plurality of types of works are mixed.
Then, the worker on the production line is responsible for the copyright of which work among the copyrights of a plurality of kinds of works (for example, the copyrights of the works of movie A, movie B, drama C, movie D, comic E, and comic F). The main control board for the one copyright (for example, the copyright of the movie D) among the copyrights of a plurality of types of works is lost, or it is unclear whether the main control board 1310 is flowing in the production line in order to manufacture the control board 1310 The main control board 1310 is used to manufacture the main control board 1310 for another copyright (for example, the copyright of the work of the comic F), even though the main control board 1310 flows on the production line to manufacture 1310. There is also a misunderstanding and misunderstanding that it is flowing in the production line. For this reason, when manufacturing the main control board 1310 in the manufacturing line of the manufacturer that manufactures the pachinko machine 1, if the main control board 1310 corresponding to the copyrights of a plurality of types of works is mixed, the worker of the manufacturing line can use the manufacturing line. It is impossible to confirm which copyright of the work the produced main control board 1310 belongs to, and for any copyright of the same work, any model type (max type, middle type, sweet digital type) It is also not possible to confirm what type of game it is and what type of game it is (a game specification or ST machine that will continue until the next jackpot gaming state occurs when probability changes occur). As a result, when the main control board 1310 for the copyrights of a plurality of types of works is mixed when the main control board 1310 is manufactured in the production line of the manufacturer that manufactures the pachinko machine 1, the main control board for the copyrights of the plurality of types of works is mixed. While 1310 is mixed, it is sent to a game board assembly line for attaching the main control board 1310 to the game board 5. For this reason, the operator of the game board assembly line may attach the main control board 1310 not corresponding to the game board 5 for the copyright of the work to the game board 5. As a result, there is a problem that the production efficiency of the game board 5 decreases.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, when the main control board 1310 is turned on (including when the power is turned on, and also when the power is restored due to a power failure or a momentary power failure), the model code of the pachinko machine is included. In step S50, a power-on state command and a power-on main control return destination command classified into power-on shown in FIG. Are stored in the transmission information storage area of the main control built-in RAM as transmission information. These commands are transmitted in a main control timer interrupt process described later.

  Thereby, an operator of a manufacturing line of the manufacturer that manufactures the pachinko machine 1 turns on the main control board 1310 in the main control board inspection process, which is the inspection process of the production line, so that the inspection apparatus causes the main control board 1310 to turn on. Based on the information indicating the model code of the pachinko machine included in the power-on state command received from the above, that is, constituting the information indicating the model code of the pachinko machine, the above-described max type indicating the model type, middle type, And a series code for specifying which of the types is a sweet digital type, a copyright code for specifying the copyright of the work, and a game specification (for example, when probability change occurs, the next jackpot game state is In addition to the game specification that the state will continue until it occurs, the probability variation with a limited number of special symbol variations By checking the detailed model information displayed on the inspection monitor based on the game specification code for specifying the game specification (ST machine, etc.), the main control board 1310 is associated with which copyright. It is possible to determine the type of machine, and for the copyright of the same work, which model type (max type, middle type, and sweet digital type), and what game specifications It is also possible to determine whether the game state or ST machine is such that when the probability variation occurs, that state will continue until the next big hit gaming state occurs. Thereby, when manufacturing the main control board 1310 in the production line of the manufacturer that manufactures the pachinko machine 1, even if the main control board 1310 for the copyrights of a plurality of types of works is mixed, the main control board inspection process of the production line The operator can discriminate each main control board 1310 with respect to the copyright of the work, by accurately determining the model type of the main control board 1310, the copyright of the work, and the game specification by visually checking the inspection monitor. It can be sent to the game board assembly line. The operator of the game board assembly line can securely attach the main control board 1310 corresponding to the game board 5 for the copyright of the work to the game board 5, and the main control board not corresponding to the game board 5 for the copyright of the work. It is possible to prevent a decrease in production efficiency of the game board 5 caused by the work of attaching 1310 to the game board 5. Therefore, it can contribute to the improvement of the production efficiency of the game board 5.

[14-3. Main control timer interrupt processing]
Next, the main control timer interrupt process will be described. This main control side timer interrupt process is repeated every interrupt period (4 ms in this embodiment) set in the main control side power-on process shown in FIGS. 146 and 147.

  When the main control side timer interrupt process is started, on the main control board 1310, the main control program switches the register banks as shown in FIG. 148 under the control of the main control MPU 1310a (step S100). The general-purpose storage element (general-purpose register) of the main control MPU 1310a has two register banks each composed of a first register bank and a second register bank. The first register bank is used in the main control main process in the main control side power-on process described above, while the first register bank is used in the main control side timer interrupt process which is this routine. In step S100, since the second register bank is used in the main control side timer interrupt processing which is this routine, the second register bank is used from the first register bank used in the main control main processing in the main control side power-on processing. The register bank is switched to the register tank. In the present embodiment, when the main control timer interrupt process, which is this routine, is started, the process of saving each register to the stack is not necessary.

  Subsequent to step S100, the main control program performs timer subtraction processing (step S102). In this timer subtraction process, for example, the time during which the first special symbol display 1403 and the second special symbol display 1405 are turned on in accordance with the variable display pattern determined in the special symbol and special electric accessory control processing described later, In addition to the time when the normal symbol display 1402 is turned on according to the normal symbol variation display pattern determined by the symbol and normal electric accessory control process, various commands transmitted by the main control board 1310 (main control MPU 1310a) are issued. When determining whether or not a payer ACK signal indicating that the signal is normally received is input, time management such as an ACK signal input determination time set as a determination condition is performed. Specifically, when the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display pattern or the normal symbol fluctuation display pattern is 5 seconds, the timer interruption period is set to 4 ms. Therefore, every time this timer subtraction process is performed, the fluctuation time is subtracted by 4 ms. When the subtraction result is 0, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display pattern or the normal symbol fluctuation display pattern is accurately measured.

  In this embodiment, the ACK signal input determination time is set to 100 ms. Each time this timer subtraction process is performed, the ACK signal input determination time is subtracted by 4 ms, and the subtraction result becomes 0, thereby accurately measuring the ACK signal input determination time. The various times and the ACK signal input determination time are stored as time management information in the time management information storage area of the main control built-in RAM.

  Subsequent to step S102, the main control program performs switch input processing (step S104). In this switch input process, various signals input to the input terminals of the various input ports of the main control MPU 1310a are read and stored as input information in the input information storage area of the main control built-in RAM. Specifically, the main control program is, for example, a detection signal from the general winning opening sensors 4020 and 4020 shown in FIG. 123 that detects the game balls that have entered the general winning openings 2001 and 201 shown in FIG. The detection signal from the count sensor 4005 shown in FIG. 123, which detects the game ball that has entered the grand prize opening 2005 shown in FIG. 8, and the game ball that has entered the first start port 2002 shown in FIG. 123. The detection signal from the first start port sensor 4002 shown in FIG. 123, and the detection signal from the second start port sensor 4004 shown in FIG. 123 that detects the game ball that has entered the second start port 2004 shown in FIG. , A detection signal from the gate sensor 4003 shown in FIG. 123 that detects the game ball that has passed through the gate unit 2003 shown in FIG. 8, and a magnet that detects fraud using the magnet shown in FIG. A payer ACK signal from the payout control board 951 that indicates that the payout control board 951 shown in FIG. 123 has normally received a detection signal from the detection sensor 4024 and a prize ball command transmitted in a prize ball control process described later. Each is read and stored as input information in the input information storage area. In addition, a detection signal from the first start port sensor 4002 that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 2002, and a detection from the second start port sensor 4004 that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 2004. When each signal is read, the corresponding start opening winning command shown in FIG. 144 and corresponding thereto is stored as transmission information in the transmission information storage area described above. That is, when there is a detection signal from the first start port sensor 4002, a corresponding start port winning command is stored in the transmission information storage area as transmission information, and there is a detection signal from the second start port sensor 4004. The start opening winning command corresponding to this is stored as transmission information in the transmission information storage area.

  In the present embodiment, the detection signals from the general winning opening sensors 4020 and 4020 that detect the gaming balls that have entered the general winning openings 2001 and 2011, and the count sensor 4005 that detects the gaming balls that have entered the large winning opening 2005. , A detection signal from the first start port sensor 4002 that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 2002, and a second start port sensor 4004 that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 2004 And the detection signal from the gate sensor 4003 that detects the game ball that has passed through the gate unit 2003 are first read as the first time when this switch input process is started, and are each read for a predetermined time (for example, 10 μs). ) After the passage, each is read again as the second time. Then, the result read at the second time is compared with the result read at the first time. It is determined whether there is a comparison result among the comparison results. Those that are not the same result are read again as the third time, and the result read at the third time is compared with the result read at the second time. It is determined again whether there is a comparison result among the comparison results. Those that are not the same result are read again as the fourth time, and the result read at the fourth time is compared with the result read at the third time. It is determined again whether there is a comparison result among the comparison results. Those with the same result are treated as having no game balls.

  Thus, in the switch input process, the main control program receives the detection signals from the general prize opening sensors 4020 and 4020, the count sensor 4005, the first starting port sensor 4002, the second starting port sensor 4004, and the gate sensor 4003. Due to the influence of chattering, noise, etc., by reading twice, a total of two times of reading, which is compared twice for the first to third times, and twice for comparing the second time to the fourth time. Since erroneous detection can be avoided, detection signals from the general winning award opening sensors 4020 and 4020, the count sensor 4005, the first starting opening sensor 4002, the second starting opening sensor 4004, and the gate sensor 4003 are displayed. Reliability can be increased.

  Subsequent to step S104, the main control program performs a winning random number update process (step S106). In this winning random number update process, the big hit symbol random number and the small hit symbol random number described above are updated. Further, in addition to these random numbers, the big hit symbol initial value determination random number updated in the non-winning random number update process of step S56 in the main control side power-on process (main control side main process) shown in FIG. And the random number for determining the initial value for the small hit symbol is also updated. The random value for determining the initial value for the big hit symbol and the random number for determining the initial value for the small hit symbol are updated in the main control side main process and the main control side timer interrupt process, respectively, thereby improving the randomness. . On the other hand, since the big hit symbol random number and the small hit symbol random number are random numbers related to the winning determination (big hit determination), each counter is incremented only when the winning random number update process is performed. Note that the above-described random numbers for normal symbol determination and random numbers for determining the initial value for normal symbol determination are also updated by this winning random number update process.

  For example, as described above, the counter that updates the random number for normal symbol determination is an initial value update type counter, and is updated within a predetermined fixed numerical value range from the minimum value to the maximum value. To the maximum value, the value is incremented by adding 1 each time the main control timer interrupt process is performed. The random number for determining the initial value for determination per normal symbol is counted up toward the maximum value, and then the random number for determining the initial value for determination per normal symbol is counted up from the minimum value. When the counter finishes counting up the range from the minimum value to the maximum value of the random number for normal symbol determination, the random number for initial value determination for big hit determination is updated by this winning random number update processing. The random value for determining the initial value for normal symbol determination can be obtained by executing an initial value lottery process for drawing one value from the fixed numerical range of the counter for updating the random number for determination per normal symbol. .

  In the present embodiment, the big hit symbol initial value determining random number and the small hit symbol initial value determining random number are set in step S56 in the main control side power-on processing (main control side main processing) shown in FIG. The winning random number update process and the winning random number update process in step S106 in the main control timer interrupt process, which is this routine, are updated respectively. However, each time an interrupt timer is generated, the processing time of this routine becomes uneven. If the number of executions of the non-winning random number update process in step S56 is random by repeatedly executing the main process on the main control side within the remaining time until the interrupt timer is generated, a random number for determining the initial value for the big hit symbol Also, a mechanism for updating the random number for determining the initial value for the small hit symbol only in the non-winning random number update process in step S56. .

  Subsequent to step S106, the main control program performs prize ball control processing (step S108). In this prize ball control process, the input information is read from the above-described input information storage area, and the prize ball command shown in FIG. 142 for paying out the game ball based on this input information is created and paid out as a prize ball. When the number of scheduled game balls has reached 10, the main prize ball number information output signal is set to notify that fact and stored as output information in the output information storage area, The self-check command shown in FIG. 142 for confirming the connection state between the control board 1310 and the payout control board 951 is created. Then, the created prize ball command or self-check command is transmitted to the payout control board 951 as main payout serial data. For example, when one game ball enters the big winning opening 2005 shown in FIG. 8, a prize ball command for paying out 15 balls as a prize ball is created, and the number of game balls to be paid out as a prize ball Is set to 10 balls, the main prize ball number information output signal output is set in order to notify that, and is stored in the output information storage area as output information, and a prize ball command is transmitted to the payout control board 951. If the payer ACK signal notifying that the payout control board 951 has successfully received the prize ball command is not input within a predetermined time, the connection state between the main control board 1310 and the payout control board 951 is confirmed. A self-check command to be generated is transmitted to the payout control board 951. If the number of game balls to be paid out as a prize ball exceeds 10 as in the case of creating a prize ball command for paying out 15 balls as a prize ball, In the prize ball control process, the input information is read from the above-mentioned input information storage area, the number of game balls to be paid out as a prize ball is added based on this input information, and the added number of game balls In order to notify that, the output of the main prize ball number information output signal is set and stored as output information in the output information storage area.

Subsequent to step S108, the main control program performs a frame command reception process (step S110). In the payout control board 951, the payout control program executes various commands of 1 byte (8 bits) classified into the status display shown in FIG. 145 (for example, frame status 1 command, error release navigation command, and frame status 2 command). Send. On the other hand, as described later, the payout control program outputs an error occurrence command when an error occurs in the payout operation, or outputs an error cancellation navigation command based on a detection signal of the operation switch 954.
In the frame command reception process described above, when the main control program normally receives these various commands as payer serial data, information that informs the payout control board 951 to that effect is stored as output information in the main control built-in RAM. Store in the area. In addition, the main control program reformats the command received normally as the payer serial data into a 2-byte (16-bit) command (various commands (frame status 1 command, error cancelation) classified in the status display of FIG. 144. The navigation command and the frame state 2 command))) are stored in the transmission information storage area described above as transmission information. The frame state 1 command here corresponds to the first error occurrence command, and the error cancellation navigation command corresponds to the first error cancellation command.

  Subsequent to step S110, the main control program performs a fraud detection process (step S112). In this fraud detection process, the abnormal state related to the prize ball is confirmed. For example, when the input information is read from the above-described input information storage area and the detection signal from the count sensor 4005 is input when the game state is not a big hit game state (when a game ball enters the big winning opening 2005), etc. Then, a winning abnormality display command classified into the notification display shown in FIG. 144 as an abnormal state is created, and stored as transmission information in the transmission information storage area described above.

  Subsequent to step S112, the main control program performs a special symbol and special electric accessory control process (step S114). In the special symbol and special electric accessory control process, a latch signal is output to the main random number circuit with built-in main control 1310an shown in FIG. 123, and the random number extracted by the main random number circuit with built-in main control 1310an when the latch signal is input. (Random number value) is acquired from a hard random number latch register incorporated in main control built-in main control MPU 1310a, and the obtained random number value is set as a big hit determination random number. Whether or not the jackpot determination random number (that is, the random number value acquired from the hard random number latch register built in the main control built-in main control MPU 1310a) matches the jackpot determination value stored in advance in the main control built-in ROM. (Determining whether or not to generate a big hit gaming state (referred to as “special lottery”)) or taking out the value of the counter for updating the big hit symbol random number and pre-stored in the main control built-in ROM It is determined whether or not it matches with the probability variation determination value (determination of whether or not to generate a probability fluctuation). Here, “probability fluctuation” means that the probability of a big hit changes to a high probability (at the time of probability change) set higher than that at the normal time (low probability). In the present embodiment, the value 32668 to the value 32767 are set in the low probability as the range of the big hit determination value (big hit determination range) described above, and read from the normal determination table, whereas the value 31768 in the high probability. ˜value 32767 is set and read from the probability variation determination table. As described above, in the special symbol and special electric accessory control process in step S114, the big hit determination random number (that is, the random number value acquired from the hard random number latch register built in the main control built-in main control MPU 1310a) and the built-in main control. When determining whether or not the jackpot determination value stored in advance in the ROM matches, the jackpot determination random number (that is, the random value acquired from the hard random number latch register built in the main control built-in main control MPU 1310a) Is determined by whether or not is included in the big hit determination range.

  When these determination results are based on the first start port sensor 4002, various commands related to the special figure 1 synchronization effect shown in FIG. 143 are created, while the lottery results are based on the second start port sensor 4004. In some cases, various commands related to the special figure 2 tuning effect shown in FIG. 143 are created and stored in the transmission information storage area as transmission information, and the first special symbol display is performed according to the determined special symbol variation display pattern. The lighting signal output to the first special symbol display unit 1403 or the second special symbol display unit 1405 is set so that the indicator 1403 or the second special symbol display unit 1405 is lit, and the output information is stored in the output information storage area described above. To do. Depending on the game state to be generated, for example, when the game state is a big hit game state, various commands classified into the big hit relationship shown in FIG. 143 (a big hit opening command, a big winning opening 1 opening Nth display command, a big winning opening 1 Closing display command, winning prize 1 count display command, jackpot ending command, and jackpot symbol display command) are created and stored in the transmission information storage area as transmission information, or the opening / closing member 2107 shown in FIG. 8 is opened / closed. When the output of the drive signal to the attacker solenoid 2108 is set and stored as output information in the output information storage area, or when the number of times (round) when the special winning opening 2005 is opened from the closed state is two times, The 2 round display lamp 1407a of the round display 1407 shown in FIG. The output of the lighting signal to the round display lamp 1407a is set and stored as output information in the output information storage area, or when the round is 15 times, the 15 round display lamp 1407b of the round indicator 1407 shown in FIG. The lighting signal output to the 15-round display lamp 1407b is set so as to be lit, and is stored in the output information storage area as output information, or the presence / absence of probability fluctuation is lit in a predetermined color. The output of the lighting signal is set and stored as output information in the output information storage area.

  Subsequent to step S114, the main control program performs a normal symbol and normal electric accessory control process (step S116). In the normal symbol and normal electric accessory control process, the input information is read from the above-described input information storage area, and the gate winning process is performed based on the input information. In this gate winning process, it is determined from the input information whether a detection signal from the gate sensor 4003 has been input to the input terminal. Based on this determination result, when a detection signal is input to the input terminal, the gate information storage area of the main control built-in RAM is extracted as gate information by extracting the counter value etc. for updating the random number for determination per normal symbol described above To remember.

  This gate information storage area is provided with 0th partition to 3rd partition (four partitions), and gate information is stored in the order of 0th partition, 1st partition, 2nd partition, and 3rd partition. It is like that. For example, when gate information is stored in the 0th to 2nd sections of the gate information storage, when the detection signal from the gate sensor 4003 is input to the input terminal, the gate information is stored in the third section of the gate information storage. To do.

  The gate information stored in the 0th section of the gate information storage is set in the work area of the main control built-in RAM. When this gate information is set, the gate information of the first section of the gate information storage is in the 0th section of the gate information storage, the gate information of the second section of the gate information storage is in the first section of the gate information storage, The gate information of the third section of the information storage is shifted to the second section of the gate information storage, respectively, and the third section of the gate information storage becomes an empty area. For example, when gate information is stored in the first partition to the second partition of the gate information storage, the gate information of the first partition of the gate information storage is stored in the 0th partition of the gate information storage. The gate information of the two sections is shifted to the first section of the gate information storage, and the second section of the gate information storage and the third section of the gate information storage become empty areas. Here, when the gate information is stored in the first section to the third section of the gate information storage, the above-described gate information is turned on so that the normal symbol storage display 1188 is turned on using the total number of stored gate information as a holding ball. Based on the above, the output of the lighting signal of the normal symbol storage display 1188 is set and stored as output information in the output information storage area described above.

  Following the gate winning process, the gate information set in the work area of the main control built-in RAM is read out, and the normal design random number is extracted from the read gate information and stored in the main control built-in ROM in advance. It is determined whether or not it matches the determination value per normal symbol (referred to as “normal lottery”). Whether or not to open / close the movable piece is determined based on this determination result (lottery result of normal lottery). In the case of performing the opening / closing operation by this determination, the pair of movable pieces is in a state of being expanded in the left-right direction, so that a gaming state in which a game ball can be received at the second starting port 2004 becomes advantageous to the player. It becomes a gaming state. The variable display pattern of the normal symbol corresponding to this determination is determined based on the above-mentioned random number for the normal symbol variable display pattern, and various commands classified as related to the common symbol synchronization effect shown in FIG. The output of the lighting signal to the normal symbol display unit 1402 is set so that the normal symbol display unit 1402 is turned on in accordance with the determined normal symbol variation display pattern while being stored in the transmission information storage area described above, and output information described above. Store in the output information storage area. Further, for example, when the value of the extracted random number for normal symbol determination matches the normal symbol determination value stored in advance in the main control built-in ROM, various commands related to the ordinary electric role effect shown in FIG. Is created and stored as transmission information in the transmission information storage area, and the output of the drive signal to the start port solenoid 2107 is set so as to open and close the movable piece, and is stored as output information in the output information storage area described above. When the extracted random number for normal symbol determination does not coincide with the normal symbol determination value stored in advance in the main control built-in ROM, the normal symbol variation is based on the normal symbol variation display pattern random number described above. The display pattern is determined, and various commands classified as related to the common figure synchronization effect shown in FIG. In addition to storing in the information storage area, the output of the lighting signal to the normal symbol display unit 1402 is set so that the normal symbol display unit 1402 is turned on in accordance with the determined normal symbol variation display pattern. To remember.

  Subsequent to step S116, the main control program performs port output processing (step S118). In this port output process, output information is read from the output information storage area described above from the output terminals of the various output ports of the main control MPU 1310a, and various signals are output based on the output information. The main control program, for example, outputs a main payout ACK signal when the various commands from the payout control board 951 are normally received from the output terminal of a predetermined output port of the main control MPU 1310a based on the output information. Or a driving signal is output to an attacking solenoid 2108 that opens and closes the opening / closing member 2107 of the winning prize opening 2005, or a driving signal is output to a starting opening solenoid 2107 that opens and closes a movable piece. In addition to output, the main prize ball number information output signal, 15 round jackpot information output signal, 2 round jackpot information output signal, probability changing information output signal, special symbol display information output signal, normal symbol display information output signal, Various information related to the game, such as short and medium information output information, start opening prize information output signal, etc. And it outputs a broadcast) signal to the payout control board 951.

  Subsequent to step S118, the main control program performs peripheral control board command transmission processing (step S120). In this peripheral control board command transmission process, the main control program reads transmission information from the transmission information storage area described above and transmits this transmission information to the peripheral control board 1510 as main peripheral serial data. The transmission information includes various commands created in the main control side timer interruption processing, which is this routine, and classified in relation to the special figure 1 tuning effect and various kinds divided in relation to the special figure 2 tuning effect. Various commands classified into commands and jackpot relations (for example, when a game ball that has entered the big prize opening 2005 (see FIG. 8) is detected, the big prize is based on the detection signal from the count sensor 4005 (see FIG. 123). 1 command to display the winning prize corresponding to the mouth count command), various commands classified as power-on, various commands classified as related to ordinary drawing effect, various commands classified as related to ordinary electric role effect, FIG. Various commands (door opening command, door frame closing command, main body frame opening command, main body frame closing command, etc.) classified into notification display shown in Min is the various commands (frame state 1 command, error reset navigation command and the frame state 2 command), various commands and various commands are classified into other are divided into test-related are stored. The main serial data consists of 3 bytes per packet. Specifically, the main peripheral serial data includes a status indicating a type of command having a storage capacity of 1 byte (8 bits), a mode indicating a production variation having a storage capacity of 1 byte (8 bits), and a status. And a sum value obtained by calculating the sum with the mode regarded as a numerical value, and this sum value is created at the time of transmission.

  In this peripheral control board command transmission process, the main control program transmits various commands as main peripheral serial data to the peripheral control board 1510 in the order of status, mode, and sum value. As described above, the charge charged in the electrolytic capacitor MC2 shown in FIG. 131 is applied to the VDD terminal, which is the power supply terminal of the main control MPU 1310a, as +5 V when a power failure or a momentary power failure occurs. Therefore, the main peripheral serial transmission port 1310ae built in the main control MPU 1310a shown in FIG. 133 shifts at least the command set by the main control CPU core 1310aa in the transmission buffer register 1310aeb by the serial management unit 1310aec. The data can be transferred to the register 41 aea and transmitted from the transmission shift register 1310 aea as main serial data. At the time of power recovery when a power failure or a momentary power failure occurs, in order to notify the power recovery in the reservation setting of the command transmitted at power-on in step S50 in the main control-side power-on processing shown in FIG. In addition, the power-on state command and power-on main control return destination command shown in FIG. 143 are generated and stored as transmission information in the transmission information storage area of the main control built-in RAM. , Constituting a power-on state command as main peripheral serial data, transmitted to the peripheral control board 1510 in the order of status, mode, and sum value, and subsequently configuring a main control return destination command at power-on, status, The data is transmitted to the peripheral control board 1510 in the order of mode and sum value. The transmission information storage area of the main control built-in RAM reads out the game information from the game backup information in accordance with the game information in the setting of the work area of the main control built-in RAM in step S34 in the main control side power-on process. Various commands may be stored. In such a case, first after completion of transmission of various commands according to the game information, a power-on state command and a power-on main control return destination command are transmitted.

  In this peripheral control board command transmission process, when the main control program receives a frame state 1 command (first error occurrence command) from the payout control board 951 via the RXA terminal reception port, the peripheral control board 1510 (effect control unit) ) Frame status 1 command (second error occurrence command) is transmitted (error command sending means). In this case, the main control program transfers the frame state 1 command in the form shown in FIG. 145 received from the payout control board 951 to the peripheral control board 1510 as the frame state 1 command in the form shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, in this peripheral control board command transmission process, if the main control program receives an error release navigation command (first error release command) from the payout control board 951 through the reception port of the RXA terminal, the peripheral control board 1510 An error cancellation navigation command (second error cancellation command) is transmitted to (error command sending means). In this case, the main control program transfers the error release navigation command in the form shown in FIG. 145 received from the payout control board 951 to the peripheral control board 1510 as the error release navigation command in the form shown in FIG.

  Furthermore, in this peripheral control board command transmission process, when the main control program receives a main body frame release command (first main body frame release command) from the payout control board 951 via the RXA terminal reception port, the peripheral control board 1510 A main body frame release command (second main body frame release command) is transmitted to the (production control unit) (main body frame command sending means, second main body frame sending means). In this case, the main control program transfers the main body frame release command in the form shown in FIG. 145 received from the payout control board 951 to the peripheral control board 1510 as the main body frame release command in the form shown in FIG. On the other hand, in this peripheral control board command transmission process, when the main control program receives a main body frame close command (first main body frame close command) from the payout control board 951 through the reception port of the RXA terminal, the peripheral control board 1510 ( A main body frame closing command (second main body frame closing command) is transmitted to the effect control unit) (main body frame command sending means, second main body frame command sending means). In this case, the main control program transfers the main body frame closing command in the form shown in FIG. 145 received from the payout control board 951 to the peripheral control board 1510 as the main body frame closing command in the form shown in FIG.

  Also, in this peripheral control board command transmission process, when the main control program receives a door opening command (first door opening command) from the payout control board 951 through the RXA terminal reception port, the peripheral control board 1510 (effect control) A door opening command (second door frame opening command) (door frame command sending means, second door frame command sending means). In this case, the main control program transfers the door frame closing command in the form shown in FIG. 145 received from the payout control board 951 to the peripheral control board 1510 as the door closing command in the form shown in FIG. On the other hand, in this peripheral control board command transmission process, when the main control program receives a door closing command (first door closing command) from the payout control board 951 through the RXA terminal reception port, the peripheral control board 1510 (effect control) A door closing command (second door closing command) (door frame command sending means, second door frame command sending means). In this case, the main control program transfers the door closing command in the form shown in FIG. 145 received from the payout control board 951 to the peripheral control board 1510 as the door closing command in the form shown in FIG.

  Subsequent to step S120, the main control program clears the main control built-in WDT 1310af shown in FIG. 123 (step S122), and ends this routine. The main control built-in WDT 1310af in step S22 is cleared by setting a timer clear setting value in a WDT clear register built in the main control MPU 1310a. Thereby, the time count by the main control built-in WDT 1310af is cleared. Then, the time measurement by the main control built-in WDT 1310af is started again, so that the main control MPU 1310a is not forcedly reset by the main control built-in WDT 1310af.

  In addition, as described above, the main control board 1310 stores the game information according to the progress of the game before the power to the pachinko machine 1 is cut off while the game is progressing. The process can be completed by executing the process, and the power to the pachinko machine 1 is cut off based on the game information on which the backup process was executed as a return destination of the game progress by the main control board 1310 at the time of power recovery. 143 when the power-on main control return destination command shown in FIG. 143 for instructing the drive state of the start-up solenoid 2107 and the attacker solenoid 2108, which are electrical drive sources by the port output processing of step S118 in this routine, is set to the peripheral control board 1510. Can be output to. In other words, the main control board 1310 is set in the reservation setting of the command transmitted at power-on in step S50 in the main-control-side power-on process in FIG. Based on the power recovery information set in the work area of the control built-in RAM, in order to notify that the power was turned on (power recovery), the power-on status command and power-on main command divided into power-on in FIG. A control return destination command is created and stored as transmission information in the transmission information storage area of the main control built-in RAM. In the peripheral control board command transmission processing of step S120 in this routine, the power-on state command is used as the main peripheral serial data. Are transmitted to the peripheral control board 1510 in the order of status, mode, and sum value, There are constituting the main control return destination command at power-transmitting status, mode, and a peripheral control board 1510 in the order of thumb value. Therefore, the peripheral control board 1510 indicates the game board side effect display device 1600 as the return destination of the progress of the game by the main control board 1310 at the time of power recovery based on the power-on main control return destination command from the main control board 1310. It is possible to display effects in the display area. As a result, when a player is playing a game, when a momentary power failure or power failure occurs, and when power is restored thereafter, the game state immediately before the power failure or power failure is restored immediately after power recovery. In addition, the return destination of the progress of the game by the main control board 1310 can be displayed and notified in the display area of the game board side effect display device 1600, so that the system of the pachinko machine 1 is clumped, so-called freeze Thus, it is possible to prevent the player from being mistaken for the failure due to the appearance of the player. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding that the player has failed by quickly returning to the gaming state immediately before the momentary power failure or power failure after power recovery.

  In the main control board inspection process, which is an inspection process of the production line of the main control board 1310, when the main control board 1310 is first turned on after being manufactured for inspection, as described above, as shown in FIG. In step S38 in the main control side power-on process, the entire area of the main control built-in RAM is necessarily cleared. Thus, in the reservation setting of the command to be transmitted at power-on in step S50 in the same process, when the reservation setting of the command to be transmitted at power-on is performed, the power-on state command classified into power-on shown in FIG. And a power-on main control return destination command and store them as transmission information in the transmission information storage area of the main control built-in RAM, thereby providing two commands: a power-on state command and a power-on main control return destination command Only the transmission information is stored in the transmission information storage area of the main control built-in RAM, and in the peripheral control board command transmission process of step S120 in this routine, the power-on state command is configured as the main peripheral serial data. Check the main control board inspection process in the order of status, mode, and thumb value. Send apparatus, followed by forming the main control return destination command at power-transmitting status, mode, and the inspection apparatus of the main control board inspection process in the order of thumb value. The inspection apparatus of the main control board inspection process configures information indicating the model code of the pachinko machine based on the information indicating the model code of the pachinko machine included in the power-on state command received from the main control board 1310, that is, information indicating the model code of the pachinko machine. The above-mentioned series type for specifying the model type, max type, middle type, and sweet digital type, the series code for specifying the type, the copyright code for specifying the copyright of the work, and the game specification (For example, in addition to a game specification in which when a probability change occurs, that state will continue until the next jackpot game state occurs, a game specification in which a probability change occurs with a limited number of special symbol changes (ST Detailed machine model information is displayed on the inspection monitor of the main control board inspection process based on the game specification code for identifying the machine) It has become.

[15. Various control processing of payout control board]
Next, various control processes performed by the payout control board 951 shown in FIG. 124 will be described with reference to FIGS. 149 to 165. FIG. 149 is a flowchart showing an example of the process when the payout control unit is turned on, FIG. 150 is a flowchart showing the continuation of the process when the payout control unit is turned on in FIG. 149, and FIG. FIG. 152 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a payout control unit timer interrupt process, FIG. 153 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a rotation detection sensor history creation process, and FIG. 154 is a sprocket. FIG. 155 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a ball corner determination process, and FIG. 156 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a prize ball stock number addition process for a prize ball. 157 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing for adding the number of prize balls for renting a ball, and FIG. FIG. 159 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a payout ball edge motion determination setting process, FIG. 160 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a payout setting process, and FIG. FIG. 162 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a retry operation monitoring process, FIG. 163 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an inconsistency counter reset determination process, and FIG. 164 is an error release operation determination. 165 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing, and FIG. 165 is a timing chart illustrating signal processing (A) and input signal confirmation processing (A) from the CR unit during a payout operation by ball lending.

  First, the payout control unit power-on processing will be described, and then the payout control unit timer interruption processing, ball removal switch operation determination processing, rotation detection sensor history creation processing, sprocket fixed position determination skip processing, ball spot determination processing, award Prize ball stock count addition processing for balls, prize ball stock count addition processing for rental balls, stock monitoring processing, payout ball engagement operation determination setting processing, payout setting processing, ball engagement operation setting processing, retry operation monitoring processing, inconsistency A counter reset determination process and an error release operation determination process will be described. In addition, ball removal switch operation determination processing, rotation detection sensor history creation processing, sprocket fixed position determination skip processing, ball corner determination processing, prize ball stock number addition processing for winning balls, prize ball stock number addition processing for rental balls, stock The monitoring process, the payout ball movement determination setting process, the retry operation monitoring process, the inconsistency counter reset determination process, and the error release operation determination process are one of the main operation setting processes in step S562 in the payout control unit power-on process described later. Rotation detection sensor history creation processing, sprocket fixed position determination skip processing, ball edge determination processing, retry operation monitoring processing, inconsistency counter reset determination processing, error release operation determination processing, prize ball stock number for prize ball Addition processing, winning ball stock number addition processing for lending, stock monitoring processing, and payout ball engagement operation judgment setting processing Priority in turn has been set.

[15-1. Discharge control unit power-on processing]
When the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, the payout control unit 952 in the payout control board 951 turns on the payout control unit power as shown in FIGS. 149 to 151 under the control of the payout control MPU 952a. Perform time processing. When the payout control unit power-on process is started, the payout control program sets the interrupt mode in the payout control MPU 952a (step S500). This interrupt mode is for setting the priority order of the interrupt of the payout control MPU 952a. In this embodiment, a payout control unit timer interrupt process, which will be described later, is set as the highest priority, and when an interrupt of this payout control unit timer interrupt process occurs, the process is preferentially performed.

  Subsequent to step S500, the payout control program performs input / output setting (I / O input / output setting) (step S502). In this I / O input / output setting, various input ports and various output ports of the payout control MPU 952a are set.

  Subsequent to step S502, the payout control program performs wait timer process 1 (step S506), and determines whether or not a power failure warning signal is input (step S508). The voltage does not increase immediately from when the power is turned on until the voltage reaches the predetermined voltage. On the other hand, when a power failure or a momentary power failure (a phenomenon in which the supply of power is temporarily stopped) occurs, the voltage drops and becomes smaller than the power failure warning voltage. The power failure monitoring circuit 1310e of the main control board 1310 shown in FIG. A warning signal (paid outage warning signal) is input. Similarly, when the voltage becomes lower than the power failure warning voltage from when the power is turned on until it reaches the predetermined voltage, a power failure warning signal (paid power failure warning signal) is input from the power failure monitoring circuit 1310e of the main control board 1310. Therefore, the wait timer process 1 in step S506 is a process for waiting until the voltage becomes higher than the power failure warning voltage and stabilizes after the power is turned on. In this embodiment, the wait timer process 1 is 200 milliseconds (wait timer). ms) is set. The determination in step S508 is performed based on a power failure warning signal (paid power failure warning signal) from the power failure monitoring circuit 1310e of the main control board 1310.

  Subsequent to step S508, the payout control program determines whether or not the operation switch 954 is operated (step S512). This determination is based on the logical value of the operation signal from the operation switch 954, and when the logical value of the operation signal from the operation switch 954 is HI, it is determined that the RAM clear is not instructed. If the operation switch 954 is determined to be instructed to clear the RAM when the logical value of the operation signal from the operation switch 954 is LOW, it is determined that the operation switch 954 is operated. judge.

  When the operation switch 954 is operated in step S512, the payout control program sets a value 1 to the payout RAM clear notification flag HRCL-FLG (step S514). That is, the payout control program can execute a RAM clear process for initializing a RAM (hereinafter referred to as “payout control built-in RAM”) built in the payout control MPU 952a for a predetermined time from when the power is turned on. (Pinning control side power-on operation control means). On the other hand, when the operation switch 954 is not operated in step S512, the payout control program sets a value 0 to the payout RAM clear notification flag HRCL-FLG (step S516). This payout RAM clear notification flag HRCL-FLG is stored in the payout control built-in RAM (payout storage unit) of the payout control MPU 952a, for example, various flags, various information stored in various information storage areas, etc. (for example, The prize ball stock number PBS, real ball count PB, drive command number DRV, inconsistency counter INCC, etc. stored in the prize ball information storage area, and the logic of the PRDY signal stored in the CR communication information storage area Flag indicating whether or not the payout information related to payout of the set status (PRDY signal output setting information, etc.) is to be erased, and is set to a value of 1 when the payout information is erased and a value of 0 when the payout information is not erased. Is done. The payout RAM clear notification flag HRCL-FLG set in steps S514 and S516 is stored in a general-purpose storage element (general-purpose register) of the payout control MPU 952a.

  Subsequent to step S514 or step S516, the payout control program performs setting for permitting access to the payout control built-in RAM (step S518). With this setting, the payout control built-in RAM can be accessed, and for example, payout information can be written (stored) or read out.

  Subsequent to step S518, the payout control program sets the stack pointer (step S520). The stack pointer indicates, for example, the address accumulated on the stack to temporarily store the contents of the memory element (register) being used, or temporarily returns the return address of this routine when returning to this routine after completing the subroutine. It indicates the address that has been stacked on the stack for storage, and the stack pointer advances each time the stack is stacked. In step S520, an initial address is set in the stack pointer, and the contents of the register, the return address, etc. are stacked on the stack from this initial address. Then, the stack pointer returns to the initial address by sequentially reading from the last stacked stack to the first stacked stack.

  Subsequent to step S520, the payout control program determines whether or not the payout RAM clear notification flag HRCL-FLG is 0 (step S522). As described above, the payout RAM clear notification flag HRCL-FLG is set to a value of 1 when the payout information is erased and to a value of 0 when the payout information is not erased.

  When the payout RAM clear notification flag HRCL-FLG is 0 in step S522, that is, when the payout information is not deleted, the payout control program calculates a checksum (step S524). This checksum calculates the sum by regarding the payout information stored in the payout control built-in RAM as a numerical value.

  Subsequent to step S524, the payout control program determines whether or not the calculated checksum value matches the checksum value stored in the payout control unit power-off process described later (at the time of power-off). (Step S526). If they match, the payout control program determines whether or not the payout backup flag HBK-FLG is 1 (step S528). This payout backup flag HBK-FLG is a flag indicating whether or not payout backup information such as payout information and checksum value is stored in the payout control built-in RAM in the payout control unit power-off process described later. A value of 1 is set when the control unit power-off process is normally terminated, and a value of 0 is set when the payout control unit power-off process is not normally terminated.

  When the payout backup flag HBK-FLG has a value of 1 in step S528, that is, when the payout control unit power-off process is normally terminated, the payout control program sets the work area of the payout control built-in RAM as power recovery. (Step S530). In this setting, in addition to the value 0 being set in the payout backup flag HBK-FLG, information at the time of power recovery is read from the ROM built in the payout control MPU 952a (hereinafter referred to as “ROM with built-in payout control”). This power recovery information is set in the work area of the payout control built-in RAM. Accordingly, the above-mentioned payout backup information stored in the payout control built-in RAM, various flags, various information stored in various information storage areas, etc. (for example, prizes stored in the prize ball information storage area, PRDY signal output setting information in which the logic state of the PRDY signal stored in the CR communication information storage area, such as the ball stock number PBS, the real ball count PB, the drive command number DRV, the inconsistency counter INCC, and the like, Information used for various processes is set based on payout information relating to payout of inconsistency counter reset determination time (stored in the time management information storage area). Note that “recovery” includes not only a state in which the power is turned off from a state in which the power is turned off but also a state in which the power is restored after a power failure or a momentary power failure.

  On the other hand, when the payout RAM clear notification flag HRCL-FLG is not 0 (value 1) in step S522, that is, when the payout information is erased, or when the checksum values do not match in step S526, or step When the payout backup flag HBK-FLG is not a value 1 (value 0) in S528, that is, when the payout control unit power-off process is not normally terminated, the payout control program reads the entire area of the payout control built-in RAM. Clear (step S532). That is, the payout control program executes a payout control side RAM clear process triggered by detection of an operation signal from the operation switch 954 (payout control side power-on operation control means). As a result, the payout backup information stored in the payout control built-in RAM is cleared.

  Subsequent to step S532, the payout control program sets the work area of the payout control built-in RAM as an initial setting (step S534). In this setting, the initial information is read from the payout control built-in ROM, and the initial information is set in the work area of the payout control built-in RAM.

  Subsequent to step S530 or step S534, the payout control program performs interrupt initialization (step S536). This setting is to set an interrupt cycle when a payout control unit timer interrupt process to be described later is performed. In this embodiment, it is set to 2 ms.

  Subsequent to step S536, the payout control program performs interrupt permission setting (step S538). With this setting, the payout control unit timer interrupt process is repeated every interrupt cycle set in step S536, that is, every 2 ms.

  Subsequent to step S538, the payout control program sets a value A in the watchdog timer clear register HWCL (step S539). The watchdog timer is cleared by setting the value A, the value B, and the value C in this watchdog timer clear register HWCL in order.

  Subsequent to step S539, the payout control program determines whether a power failure notice signal (payout power failure notice signal) has been input (step S540). As described above, when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is shut off, or when a power failure or a momentary power failure occurs, if the voltage falls below the power failure warning voltage, a power failure warning signal (paid power failure warning signal) is sent to the main control board 1310 as a power failure warning. From the power failure monitoring circuit 1310e. The determination in step S540 is made based on this power failure notice signal.

  When no power failure warning signal is input in step S540, the payout control program determines whether or not the 2 ms elapsed flag HT-FLG is a value 1 (step S542). This 2 ms elapsed flag HT-FLG is a flag for measuring 2 ms in a payout control unit timer interrupt process processed every 2 ms, which will be described later, and a value of 1 when 2 ms has elapsed and a value of 0 when not elapsed. Is set.

  When the 2 ms elapsed flag HT-FLG is 0 in step S542, that is, when 2 ms has not elapsed, the process returns to step S540, and the payout control program determines whether or not a power failure warning signal (paid power failure warning signal) has been input. Determine.

  On the other hand, when the 2 ms elapsed flag HT-FLG is 1 in step S542, that is, when 2 ms have elapsed, the payout control program sets the value 0 to the 2 ms elapsed flag HT-FLG (step S544).

  Subsequent to step S544, the payout control program sets a value B in the watchdog timer clear register HWCL (step S546). At this time, the value B is set in the watchdog timer clear register HWCL following the value A set in step S539.

  Subsequent to step S546, the payout control program performs port output processing (step S548). In this port output process, various information is read from the output information storage area of the payout control built-in RAM, and various signals are output from the output terminals of the various output ports of the payout control MPU 952a based on the various information. In the output information storage area, for example, payer ACK information indicating that various commands relating to payout from the main control board 1310 (a prize ball command and a self-check command shown in FIG. 142) are normally received, a payout motor 834 Various information such as drive information for performing drive control, prize ball number information of the number of balls actually paid out by the payout motor 834, LED display information displayed on the error LED display 860b, and the like are stored. When various commands relating to payout from the main control board 1310 are normally received from the output terminal of a predetermined output port of the payout control MPU 952a based on the output information, a payer ACK signal is output to the main control board 1310, or a payout motor The number of balls for which a drive signal is output to 834 or the game motor 834 has actually paid out the game balls (In this embodiment, every time the payout motor 834 actually pays out 10 game balls, a prize ball number information signal is output to the external terminal plate 784.) Is provided with a prize ball number information signal output judgment counter for outputting prize ball number information. This prize ball number information signal output judgment counter is used for the game ball actually paid out by the payout motor 834. The number of balls is counted based on the detection signal from the payout detection sensor 842 shown in FIG. 124 in the port input process of step S550 described later. The number of game balls actually paid out by the payout motor 834 is calculated. It is updated in the award ball information storage area of the payout control built-in RAM by a process (program) (not shown) for monitoring. A process (program) (not shown) for monitoring the award is performed by the port input process in step S550 described later, with the value of the prize ball number information signal output determination counter stored in the prize ball information storage area of the payout control built-in RAM. The number of game balls actually paid out by the payout motor 834 is added and stored and updated based on the detection signal from the payout detection sensor 842 shown in 124. In step S548, the prize ball is stored from the prize ball information storage area. The value of the number information signal output determination counter is read, and when the value of the read prize ball number information signal output determination counter exceeds 10, the prize ball number information signal is output to the external terminal board 784, and The surpassed number of balls is stored and updated in the award ball information storage area of the above-described payout control built-in RAM as the value of the award ball number information signal output determination counter. ing. Or a display signal is output to the error LED display 860b.

  Subsequent to step S548, the payout control program performs port input processing (step S550). In this port input process, various signals input to input terminals of various input ports of the payout control MPU 952a are read and stored as input information in an input information storage area of the payout control built-in RAM. For example, the operation signal of the operation switch 954, the detection signal from the rotation detection sensor 840, the detection signal from the payout detection sensor 842, the detection signal from the full sensor 279, the BRQ signal from the CR unit 6, the BRDY signal, and the CR connection Each of the signals, the main payment ACK signal from the main control board 1310 that informs that the main control board 1310 has successfully received various commands transmitted in the command transmission processing described later, and stores them as input information in the input information storage area To do.

  Subsequent to step S550, the payout control program performs timer update processing (step S552). In this timer update process, when the determination is made as to whether or not a ball stagnation state has occurred due to the payout rotating body to which the rotation of the rotation shaft of the payout motor 834 is transmitted, the sphere detection is set as the determination condition. Time, skip determination time set when the fixed position determination of the payout rotor is not performed, ball removal determination set when discharging the game balls stored in the prize ball tank 720 and the tank rail 803 Time, full tank determination time set as a determination condition when determining whether or not the storage space of the foul cover unit 270 shown in FIG. It is set as the determination condition when determining whether or not the number of game balls taken into the supply passage of the payout device 830 is greater than or equal to a predetermined number based on the detection signal from the sensor 827. Inconsistency between the number of game balls received and received by the concave portion of the payout rotating body and the number of balls actually detected by the payout detection sensor 842 When determining whether or not to reset the mismatch counter INCC for monitoring whether or not the game balls that are not consistently paid out are repeatedly issued, reset the mismatch counter that is set as the determination condition. Perform time management of judgment time. For example, when the sphere collision determination time is set to 5005 ms, the timer interruption period is set to 2 ms. Therefore, every time this timer update process is performed, the sphere collision determination time is subtracted by 2 ms, and the subtraction result When the value becomes 0, the ball collision determination time is accurately measured.

  In this embodiment, the skip determination time is 22.75 ms, the ball removal determination time is 60060 ms, the full tank determination time is 504 ms, the ball breakage determination time is 119 ms, and the inconsistency counter reset determination time is 7000 s (about 2 hours). Each time this timer update process is performed, the ball removal determination time, the full tank determination time, the ball breakage determination time, and the inconsistency counter reset determination time are subtracted by 2 ms, and the result of subtraction becomes 0. The removal determination time, full tank determination time, ball breakage determination time, and inconsistency counter reset determination time are accurately measured. These various determination times are stored as time management information in the time management information storage area of the payout control built-in RAM.

Subsequent to step S552, the payout control program performs CR communication processing (step S554). In this CR communication processing, whether or not various signals (BRQ signal, BRDY signal, and CR connection signal) from the CR unit 6 are input based on the input information read from the input information storage area described above. Determine. Based on various signals from the CR unit 6, the payout control MPU 952 a exchanges various signals with the CR unit 6.
In the processing for setting the work area of the payout control built-in RAM in step S530, as described above, the payout backup information stored in the payout control internal RAM, various flags, and various information stored in the various information storage areas. (For example, the prize ball stock number PBS, the real ball count PB, the drive command number DRV, the inconsistency counter INCC, etc. stored in the prize ball information storage area, the PRDY stored in the CR communication information storage area, etc. Information used for various processes is set on the basis of payout information relating to payout (PRDY signal output setting information or the like in which the logic state of the signal is set).

  By this process, for example, even if there is a momentary power failure or a power failure, values such as the prize ball stock number PBS, the real ball count PB, the drive command number DRV, and the inconsistency counter INCC at the time of power recovery are stored as payout backup information. The value of the award ball stock number PBS, the real ball count PB, the drive command number DRV, the inconsistency counter INCC, etc. immediately before the momentary power failure or power failure can be restored. As a result, when the payout operation of the game ball by the payout device 830 is executed, even if the payout operation cannot be continued due to a momentary power failure or a power failure, the payout operation can be continued at the time of power recovery. Therefore, the game balls can be paid out to the upper plate 321 and the lower plate 322 without excess or deficiency. In other words, in the CR communication process, the payout control MPU 952a exchanges various signals with the CR unit 6 while paying out the game ball to the upper plate 321 or the lower plate 322, and thus the payout control MPU 952 a Even if the exchange of various signals with the unit 6 is interrupted and the payout of the game ball cannot be continued, the prize ball stock number PBS, the real ball count PB, the drive command number DRV, and the inconsistency counter INCC at the time of power recovery Etc. are restored to values such as the prize ball stock number PBS, the real ball count PB, the drive command number DRV, the inconsistency counter INCC, etc., which are stored as the payout backup information and immediately before the momentary power failure or power failure. The exchange of various signals between the pachinko machine 1 (payout control MPU 952a) and the CR unit 6 immediately before a momentary power failure or power failure is restored. It is possible to continue from time to time, so that it can continue to perform the payout of the game ball.

  As described above, the exchange of various signals between the pachinko machine 1 (payout control MPU 952a) and the CR unit 6 is restored to the state immediately before the instantaneous power outage or stop at the time of power recovery even if the power outage stops or stops. Thus, various signals from the pachinko machine 1 (payout control MPU 952a) and the CR unit 6 are not changed by the influence of the instantaneous stop or stop. Therefore, the reliability of various signal exchanges between the pachinko machine 1 (payout control MPU 952a) and the CR unit 6 can be improved.

  Various information stored in the CR communication information storage area is included in the payout backup information as described above. In the CR communication process, when power is restored, the PRDY signal output setting information is read from the CR communication information storage area stored in the payout control built-in RAM set in the process of setting the work area of the payout control built-in RAM in step S530. When the read PRDY signal output setting information is set to the logic state of the PRDY signal that indicates that the payout operation for paying out the rented ball is not possible, for example, the PRDY signal is paid out. The data is output from the output terminal of the predetermined output port of the MPU 952a to the CR unit 6. The value of the inconsistency counter INCC in the prize ball information storage area stored in the payout control built-in RAM, which is included in the payout backup information, for example, in the retry operation monitoring process performed as one process of the main action setting process Is determined whether the value of the mismatch counter INCC is smaller than the mismatch threshold INCTH. If the value of the mismatch counter INCC is not smaller than the mismatch threshold INCTH, the retry operation is abnormal. In other words, it is determined that the game ball payout operation by the payout device 830 is in an abnormal state, the value 1 is set to the retry error flag RTERR-FLG, and in the payout ball collision operation determination setting process As an example of setting the error status output to the CR unit 6, for example, when not communicating with the CR unit 6 The logic state of the PRDY signal informing of dispensing operation is not possible (LOW) is set to PRDY signal output setting information stored in the CR communication information storage area for dispensing.

  Thus, in the CR communication processing, the logic state of this PRDY signal is read from the CR communication information storage area and the PRDY signal is output from the output terminal of a predetermined output port of the payout control MPU 952a at the next timer interrupt from the time of power recovery. To the CR unit 6. Thus, for example, if the game ball payout operation by the payout device 830 is in an abnormal state immediately before a momentary power failure, the state is restored at the time of power recovery. At this stage, a PRDY signal notifying that the payout operation for paying out the ball cannot be performed can be output to the CR unit 6 from the output terminal of a predetermined output port of the payout control MPU 952a. It can be notified that the game ball payout operation by the device 830 is in an abnormal state. As a result, it is possible to prevent the BRDY, which is a useless lending request signal from the CR unit 6, from being output at an extremely early stage from the time of power recovery.

  In the CR communication process, when the port connection process in step S550 reads the CR connection signal from the input information storage area of the payout control built-in RAM and the logic is HI based on the CR connection signal, that is, a pachinko machine. 1 when the power supply is turned on, and when the payout control board 951 and the CR unit 6 are electrically connected via the game ball lending device connection terminal plate 869, In order to notify that the payout operation is possible, the logic state of the PRDY signal is set to HI and output from the output terminal of the predetermined output port of the payout control MPU 952a to the CR unit 6, while when the logic is LOW, that is, When the pachinko machine 1 is powered on, the payout control board 951 and the CR unit 6 are connected to a lending device connection terminal board 86 such as a game ball. Is not electrically connected via the terminal, the logic state of the PRDY signal is set to LOW to notify that the payout operation for paying out the rented ball is impossible. Output from the output terminal to the CR unit 6. The logical state of the EXS signal that indicates that one payout operation has been started or ended is stored as EXS signal output setting information in the CR communication information storage area of the payout control built-in RAM, and the payout control board 951 A CR connection signal that tells whether or not the CR unit 6 is electrically connected is stored in the state information storage area as CR connection information.

  Subsequent to step S554, the payout control program performs a full tank and ball break check process (step S556). In this full tank and out-of-ball check process, input information is read from the above-described input information storage area, and based on this input information, the accommodation space of the above-mentioned foul cover unit 270 is stored by a detection signal from the full tank detection sensor 279. It is determined whether the game balls are full or the number of game balls taken into the supply passage of the above-described payout device 830 based on the detection signal from the ball break detection sensor 827 is equal to or greater than a predetermined number. It is determined whether or not. For example, whether or not the storage space of the foul cover unit 270 is filled with a game ball is full is determined by using a timer interruption period of 2 ms and detecting a full tank in the current full tank and out-of-ball check process. When the detection signal from the sensor 279 is ON, and the detection signal from the full tank detection sensor 279 is OFF in the previous full (2 ms before) full and ball-out check processing, that is, the detection signal from the full tank detection sensor 279 is When transitioned from OFF to ON, the timer update process in step S552 starts counting the full tank determination time (504 ms) described above. When the full tank determination time becomes 0 in the timer update process, that is, when the full tank determination time is reached, whether the detection signal from the full tank detection sensor 279 is ON in this full tank and ball shortage check process. Determine whether or not. In this determination, when the detection signal from the full tank detection sensor 279 is ON, the full tank information that indicates that the storage space of the foul cover unit 270 is full with the stored game ball is filled with the state information described above. Store in the storage area. On the other hand, when the detection signal from the full tank detection sensor 279 is OFF, it is stored in the state information storage area that the full space information indicating that the storage space of the foul cover unit 270 is not full with the stored game ball is full. To do.

  Whether or not the number of game balls taken into the supply passage of the payout device 830 is equal to or greater than a predetermined number also uses the timer interruption period of 2 ms, and the current full tank and out of ball check process is performed. When the detection signal from the detection sensor is ON, the detection signal from the ball detection sensor is turned OFF in the last full (2 ms before) fullness and ball check check processing, that is, the detection signal from the ball detection sensor 827 is OFF. When transitioning from ON to ON, the timer update process in step S552 starts counting the ball breakage determination time (119 ms) described above. When the ball break determination time becomes 0 in the timer update process, that is, when the ball break determination time is reached, whether the detection signal from the ball break detection sensor 827 is ON in this full tank and ball break check process. Determine whether or not. In this determination, when the detection signal from the ball break detection sensor 827 is ON, the ball break information indicating that the number of game balls taken into the supply passage of the payout device 830 is greater than or equal to a predetermined number is displayed. While the information is stored in the information storage area, when the detection signal from the ball break detection sensor 827 is OFF, the ball break is notified that the number of game balls taken into the supply passage of the payout device 830 is not more than a predetermined number. Information is stored in the state information storage area.

Subsequent to step S556, the payout control program performs command reception processing (step S558). In this command reception process, various commands related to payout from the main control board 1310 (a prize ball command and a self-check command shown in FIG. 142) are received.
When the various commands are normally received, the payer ACK information indicating that is stored in the output information storage area. On the other hand, when various commands cannot be received normally, a connection abnormality that indicates that an abnormality has occurred in the connection between the main control board 1310 and the payout control board 951 (an abnormality has occurred in various command signals). Information is stored in the state information storage area described above.

  Subsequent to step S558, the payout control program performs command analysis processing (step S560). In this command analysis processing, the command received in step S558 is analyzed, and the analyzed command is stored as received command information in the received command information storage area of the payout control built-in RAM.

  Subsequent to step S560, the payout control program performs main operation setting processing (step S562). In this main operation setting process, operation settings such as winning balls, rental balls, ball removal and ball scoring are performed, retry operations are judged, and the number of unpaid balls (the number of winning ball stock) is monitored. To do.

  Subsequent to step S562, the payout control program performs LED display data creation processing (step S564). In this LED display data creation processing, various types of information are read from the state information storage area described above, display data to be displayed on the error LED indicator 860b of the payout control board 951 is created, and LED display information is stored in the output information storage area described above. Remember. For example, when the above-mentioned ball piece information is read from the state information storage area, and the number of game balls taken into the supply passage of the payout device 830 is not more than a predetermined number based on this ball piece information, the corresponding display data ( In this embodiment, a display value 1 (number “1”)) is created and LED display information is stored in the output information storage area.

  Subsequent to step S564, the payout control program performs command transmission processing (step S566). In this command transmission process, various types of information are read from the state information storage area described above, and various commands (door opening command, door frame closing command, body frame opening) classified into the status display shown in FIG. 145 based on the various types of information. Main control board 1310 by creating a command, a body frame closing command, a frame state 1 command (corresponding to the first error occurrence command), an error canceling navigation command (corresponding to the first error canceling command) and a frame state 2 command) Send to. For example, when the ball break information is read from the state information storage area, a frame state 1 command is created when the number of game balls taken into the supply passage of the payout device 830 is not equal to or greater than a predetermined number based on the ball break information. To the main control board 1310. Further, in this command transmission process, this payout control program, when there is a change in the frame state such as an error relating to a game ball payout operation, for example, information relating to the location of the error that has occurred with respect to this payout operation (hereinafter referred to as “the game ball payout operation”). A frame state 1 command (first error canceling command) including “error occurrence position information” is generated (error occurrence command generation means). On the other hand, in this command transmission process, if the payout control program indicates that the payout RAM clear notification flag HRCL-FLG has a value of 1, that is, if an operation signal corresponding to the operation of the operation switch 954 has been detected, the error described above. A cancellation navigation command (first error cancellation command) is output (command sending means). The payout control program transmits a body frame release command (first body frame release command) when a body frame release detection signal is input from the body frame release switch 619 (body frame command sending means, 1 body frame command sending means). A walker, this payout control program, when a body frame closing detection signal from the body frame opening switch 619 is inputted, transmits a body frame closing command (first body frame closing command) (body frame command sending means) , First body frame command sending means). Further, the payout control program transmits a door frame opening command (first door frame opening command) when a door frame opening detection signal is input from the door frame opening switch 618 (door frame command sending means; 1 door frame command sending means). On the other hand, when a door frame closing detection signal is input from the door frame opening switch 618, the payout control program transmits a door frame closing command (first door frame closing command) (door frame command sending means, 1 door frame command sending means). In addition, the payout control program reads out error information including error contents from the state information storage area described above in the command transmission process (step S566) described above, and the machine number information for identifying itself from other pachinko machines, and An error information signal based on the error information is output to the hall computer via the external terminal board 784. Upon receiving this error information signal, the hall computer provides the above-mentioned machine number information and error information to the radio device possessed by the hall clerk, and this hall clerk provides the pachinko machine with the machine number based on this machine number information. It is possible to recognize that the error content included in the error information has occurred.

  Subsequent to step S566, the payout control program sets a value C in the watchdog timer clear register HWCL (step S568). By setting the value C in the watchdog timer clear register HWCL in step S568, the value C is set in the watchdog timer clear register HWCL following the value B set in step S546. As a result, the value A, the value B, and the value C are sequentially set in the watchdog timer clear register HWCL, and the watchdog timer is cleared.

  Following step S568, the process returns to step S539 again, and the payout control program sets a value A to the watchdog timer clear register HWCL, and whether or not a power failure warning signal (paid power failure warning signal) is input in step S540. If this power failure warning signal (paid power failure warning signal) is not input, it is determined in step S542 whether or not the 2 ms elapsed flag HT-FLG has a value of 1, and the 2 ms elapsed flag HT-FLG has a value of 1. When 2 ms has elapsed, that is, when 2 ms has elapsed, the value 0 is set in the 2 ms elapsed flag HT-FLG in step S544, the value B is set in the watchdog timer clear register HWCL in step S546, and port output processing is performed in step S548 In step S550, port input processing is performed. In step S552, Immediate update processing is performed, CR communication processing is performed in step S554, full tank and out of ball check processing is performed in step S556, command reception processing is performed in step S558, command analysis processing is performed in step S560, and main processing is performed in step S562. Operation setting processing is performed, LED display data creation processing is performed in step S564, command transmission processing is performed in step S566, value C is set in watchdog timer clear register HWCL in step S568, and steps S539 to S568 are repeated. . The processing from step S539 to step S568 is referred to as “payout control unit main processing”.

  Depending on the progress of the game by the main control board 1310, the processing content of the payout control unit main process varies. For this reason, the time required for the processing of the payout control MPU 952a varies. Accordingly, the payout control MPU 952a preferentially outputs to the main control board 1310 a payer ACK signal notifying that various commands related to payout from the main control board 1310 have been normally received in the port output processing of step S548. Yes. As a result, the payout control MPU 952a ensures the processing time so that other fluctuating processes can be sufficiently performed.

  On the other hand, when a power failure warning signal (paid power failure warning signal) is input in step S540, interrupt prohibition setting is performed (step S570). With this setting, the payout control unit timer interrupt processing described later is not performed, writing to the payout control built-in RAM is prevented, and rewriting of the payout information described above is protected.

  Subsequent to step S570, the payout control program stops outputting the drive signal to the payout motor 834 (step S574). Thereby, payout of the game ball is stopped.

  Subsequent to step S574, the payout control program performs clear setting of the watchdog timer (step S576). As described above, the clear setting is performed by sequentially setting the value A, the value B, and the value C in the watchdog timer clear register HWCL.

  Subsequent to step S576, the payout control program calculates a checksum and stores the calculated value (step S578). The checksum is calculated by regarding the payout information in the work area of the payout control built-in RAM as a numerical value excluding the storage area for the checksum value calculated in step S524 and the payout backup flag HBK-FLG.

  Subsequent to step S578, the payout control program sets a value 1 to the payout backup flag HBK-FLG (step S580). Thereby, storage of the payout backup information is completed.

  Subsequent to step S580, the payout control program performs prohibition of access to the payout control built-in RAM (step S582). With this setting, access to the payout control built-in RAM is prohibited and writing and reading cannot be performed, and payout backup information stored in the payout control internal RAM is protected.

  Following step S582, the payout control program enters an infinite loop. In this infinite loop, the value A, the value B, and the value C are not set in this order in the watchdog timer clear register HWCL, so that the watchdog timer is not cleared. Therefore, the payout control MPU 952a is reset, and thereafter, the payout control program performs the payout control unit power-on process again under the control of the payout control MPU 952a. Note that the processing in step S570 to step S582 and the infinite loop are referred to as “payout control unit power-off processing”.

  The pachinko machine 1 (payout control MPU 952a) is reset when a power failure occurs or when an instantaneous power failure occurs, and performs a power-on process of the payout control unit by subsequent power recovery.

  In step S526, it is checked whether or not the payout backup information stored in the payout control built-in RAM is normal, and then in step S528, whether or not the payout control unit power-off process is normally completed. Are inspected. In this way, by checking the payout backup information stored in the payout control built-in RAM twice, it is checked whether or not the payout backup information is stored by fraud.

[15-2. Payment control unit timer interrupt processing]
Next, the payout control unit timer interrupt process will be described. This payout control unit timer interrupt process is repeated every interrupt cycle (2 ms in this embodiment) set in the payout control unit power-on process shown in FIGS.

  When the payout control unit timer interrupt process is started, in the payout control unit 952 of the payout control board 951, the payout control program sets the timer interrupt to be prohibited as shown in FIG. 152 under the control of the payout control MPU 952a. Then, the register is switched (saved) (step S590). Here, the general purpose storage element (general purpose register) used in the above-described payout control unit main process is switched to the auxiliary register. By using this auxiliary register in the payout control unit timer interrupt process, the value of the general-purpose register is not overwritten. This prevents the contents of the general-purpose register used in the payout control unit main process from being destroyed.

  Subsequent to step S590, the payout control program sets a value 1 to the 2 ms elapsed flag HT-FLG (step S592). This 2 ms elapsed flag HT-FLG is a flag that counts 2 ms every time this payout control unit timer interrupt processing is performed, that is, every 2 ms. Each is set.

  Subsequent to step S592, the payout control program switches (returns) the register (step S594). This restoration is switched from the auxiliary register used in the payout control unit timer interrupt processing to the general-purpose storage element (general-purpose register). By using this general-purpose register in the payout control unit main process, the value of the auxiliary register is not overwritten. This prevents destruction of the contents of the auxiliary register used in the payout control unit timer interrupt process.

  Subsequent to step S594, the payout control program sets interrupt permission (step S596), and ends this routine.

[15-3. Rotation detection sensor history creation process]
Next, rotation detection sensor history creation processing will be described. In this rotation detection sensor history creation process, a history of detection signals from the rotation detection sensor 840 shown in FIG. 124 is created.

  When the rotation detection sensor history creation process is started, the payout control unit 952 on the payout control board 951 detects the rotation from the payout control built-in RAM as shown in FIG. 153 under the control of the payout control MPU 952a. The sensor detection history information RSW-HIST is read (step S610). This rotation detection sensor detection history information RSW-HIST is 1 byte (8 bits: most significant bits B7, B6, B5, B4, B3, B2, B1, and least significant bit B0, "B" represents a bit). A history of detection signals from the rotation detection sensor 840 is stored as rotation detection sensor detection history information RSW-HIST in the rotation detection sensor history information storage area of the payout control built-in RAM. In step S610, rotation detection sensor detection history information RSW-HIST is read from this rotation detection sensor history information storage area.

  Subsequent to step S610, the payout control program determines whether there is a detection signal from the rotation detection sensor 840 (step S612). This determination is performed based on the detection signal from the rotation detection sensor 840 in the port input process in step S550 in the payout control unit power-on process (payout control unit main process) shown in FIG. Specifically, the detection signal is stored as input information in the input information storage area of the payout control built-in RAM. In step S612, the input information is read from the input information storage area, and it is determined whether there is a detection signal from the rotation detection sensor 840. When the input information includes a detection signal from the rotation detection sensor 840, the payout control program detects the rotation position of the payout rotating body to which the rotation of the rotation shaft of the payout motor 834 is transmitted. It is determined that the shaft is in a state where the shaft has transitioned from the cut-off state to the non-cut-off state. On the other hand, when there is no detection signal from the rotation detection sensor 840 in the input information, the payout control program determines that the detection slit has changed the optical axis of the rotation detection sensor 840 from the non-blocking state to the blocking state.

  When the detection slit is in a state where the optical axis of the rotation detection sensor 840 is changed from the blocking state to the non-blocking state in step S612, the payout control program performs a rotation detection sensor detection history information shift process (step S614). In the rotation detection sensor detection history information shift process, the rotation detection sensor detection history information RSW-HIST read out in step S610 is converted into the most significant bits B7 ← B6, B6 ← B5, B5 ← B4, B4 ← B3, B3 ← B2. , B2 ← B1, B1 ← the least significant bit B0, and so on, and shifts bit by bit from the least significant bit B0 toward the most significant bit B7.

  Subsequent to step S614, the payout control program sets the value 1 to the least significant bit B0 of the rotation detection sensor detection history information RSW-HIST (step S616), and ends this routine.

  On the other hand, when the detection slit is in the state where the optical axis of the rotation detection sensor 840 is changed from the non-blocking state to the blocking state in step S612, the payout control program performs the rotation detection sensor detection history information shift process (step S618). . In this rotation detection sensor detection history information shift process, the payout control program performs the same process as the rotation detection sensor detection history information shift process in step S614, and the rotation detection sensor detection history information RSW-HIST read in step S610. From the least significant bit B0 to the most significant bit B7, such as B7 ← B6, B6 ← B5, B5 ← B4, B4 ← B3, B3 ← B2, B2 ← B1, B1 ← the least significant bit B0. Shift one bit at a time.

  Subsequent to step S618, the payout control program sets the value 0 to the least significant bit B0 of the rotation detection sensor detection history information RSW-HIST (step S620), and ends this routine.

  Thus, each time this rotation detection sensor history creation process is performed, the detection slit rotates after the rotation detection sensor detection history information RSW-HIST is shifted bit by bit from the least significant bit B0 toward the most significant bit B7. Depending on the state in which the optical axis of the detection sensor 840 has changed from the blocking state to the non-blocking state or the detection slit has changed the optical axis of the rotation detection sensor 840 from the non-blocking state to the blocking state, the least significant bit B0 has a value of 1 or Since the value 0 is set, a history of detection signals from the rotation detection sensor 840 can be created.

[15-4. Sprocket fixed position determination skip processing]
Next, the sprocket fixed position determination skip process will be described. This sprocket fixed position determination skip process skips the determination of whether or not the payout rotating body to which the rotation of the rotation shaft of the payout motor 834 is transmitted is in a fixed position when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The fixed position determination of the payout rotating body is also performed when the payout of the game ball by the payout device 830 is completed. Thereby, rotation of the rotating shaft of the payout motor 834 can be reliably started in a state in which no ball is generated.

  When the sprocket fixed position determination skip processing is started, the payout control unit 952 on the payout control board 951 causes the payout control program to execute a fixed position determination skip flag SKP− as shown in FIG. 154 under the control of the payout control MPU 952a. It is determined whether FLG is 0 (step S630). The fixed position determination skip flag SKP-FLG is a flag indicating whether or not the fixed position determination of the payout rotating body is to be performed, and is 1 when the fixed position determination of the payout rotating body is not performed (when skipping). The value is set to 0 when the body position determination is performed (when skipping is not performed).

  When the fixed position determination skip flag SKP-FLG is 0 (not skipped) in step S630, that is, when the fixed position determination of the payout rotating body is performed, the payout control program stores the rotation detection sensor history information in the payout control built-in RAM. The rotation detection sensor detection history information RSW-HIST is read from the storage area (step S632), and it is determined whether or not it matches the fixed position determination value (step S634). This fixed position determination value is stored in the payout built-in ROM, and is “00001111B (“ B ”represents a bit)” in this embodiment, and the upper 4 bits B7 to B4 are 0 and the lower 4 Bits B3 to B0 have a value of 1. In the determination in step S634, it is determined whether or not the lower 4 bits B3 to B0 of the rotation detection sensor detection history information RSW-HIST match the lower 4 bits B3 to B0 of the fixed position determination value.

  Here, when the lower 4 bits B3 to B0 of the rotation detection sensor detection history information RSW-HIST have the value 1, the detection slit is the optical axis of the rotation detection sensor 840 described above, continuously in four timer interruption cycles. Is a state in which the state is changed from the cut-off state to the non-cut-off state. In the occurrence of the four timer interruption cycles, the payout motor 834 shown in FIG. 124 rotates four steps. The rotation of the payout motor 834 is the rotation of the payout rotating body of the rotation detection board via the first gear, the second gear, and the third gear. Since these first gear, second gear, and third gear have play (backlash), the payout rotating body rotates clockwise or counterclockwise. Since the rotation is designed to correspond to about two steps of rotation of the payout motor 834, in this embodiment, when the fixed position determination of the payout rotating body is performed, the rotation detection sensor 840 outputs the rotation. The detection signal history, rotation detection sensor detection history information RSW-HIST is generated by the rotation detection sensor history generation processing shown in FIG. This is based on the detection signal from the occurrence of the latest four timer interrupt cycles. As a result, in the four timer interruption cycles, the payout motor 834 rotates four steps, so that it rotates more than the rotation of the payout rotator due to backlash and absorbs the rotation of the payout rotator due to backlash. Can do. Accordingly, since it is possible to prevent erroneous detection of the fixed position of the payout rotating body due to backlash, the rotational position of the payout rotating body can be correctly managed by the rotational position of the payout motor 834. In the present embodiment, the four timer interrupt cycles are 8 ms (= 2 ms × 4 times), and are set as the backlash absorption time.

  In step S634, when the lower 4 bits B3 to B0 of the rotation detection sensor detection history information RSW-HIST read in step S632 match the lower 4 bits B3 to B0 of the fixed position determination value, the payout control program A value 1 is set to the fixed position determination skip flag SKP-FLG (step S636). Thereby, it can set so that the fixed position determination of the paying-out rotating body is not performed (skip). The payout control MPU 952a sets the rotation position of the payout rotating body in step S636 to the fixed position of the payout rotating body.

  Subsequent to step S636, the payout control program sets the skip determination time to be valid (step S638), and ends this routine. Here, the number of detection slits is three, which is the same as the number of recesses of the payout rotating body, and is formed equally (every 120 degrees) on the outer periphery of the rotation detection board. Further, as described above, the rotation of the payout motor 834 is the rotation of the payout rotating body of the rotation detection board via the first gear, the second gear, and the third gear. In the present embodiment, the rotation between the detection slits (120 degrees) of the rotation detection board (dispensing rotary body) is designed to correspond to the 18-step rotation of the dispensing motor 834.

  The payout control program manages the rotational position of the payout rotating body based on the number of steps of the payout motor 834 under the control of the payout control MPU 952a. Specifically, (1) a transition state in which the detection slit changes the optical axis of the rotation detection sensor 840 from a cutoff state to a non-blocking state (referred to as an “edge detection state”), and (2) the detection slit detects rotation. A state in which the optical axis of the sensor 840 is changed from the blocked state to the non-blocked state (referred to as “fixed position determination state”); and (3) the detection slit shifts the optical axis of the rotation detection sensor 840 from the non-blocked state to the blocked state. And three states (the “fixed position determination skip state”). The edge detection state in (1) corresponds to one step rotation of the payout motor 834, the fixed position fixed state in (2) corresponds to four step rotation of the payout motor 834, and the fixed position determination skip state in (3). This corresponds to 13 steps of rotation of the payout motor 834, and the rotation position between the detection slits (120 degrees) of the rotation detection board, that is, the rotation position of the payout rotating body is managed by a total of 18 steps of rotation.

  In the fixed position determination skip state of (3), since the detection slit is in a state where the optical axis of the rotation detection sensor 840 has transitioned from the non-blocking state to the blocking state, the skip determination time is the time for which the payout motor 834 rotates 13 steps. Is set. As described above, since the timer interruption period is set to 2 ms, the skip determination time is 26 ms (= 2 ms × 13 steps).

  When the skip determination time becomes valid in step S638, the skip determination time is subtracted in the timer update process in step S552 in the payout control unit power-on process (payout control unit main process) shown in FIG. The payout control MPU 952a subtracts the skip determination time, and sets the initial value 0 to the fixed position determination skip flag SKP-FLG when the subtraction result becomes the value 0.

  On the other hand, when the fixed position determination skip flag SKP-FLG is not 0 (value 1) (when skipping) in step S630, that is, when the fixed position determination of the payout rotating body is not performed, or in step S634, step S632 is performed. When the lower 4 bits B3 to B0 of the rotation detection sensor detection history information RSW-HIST read out in step 4 do not match the lower 4 bits B3 to B0 of the fixed position determination value, the payout control program ends this routine as it is. . Note that the fixed position determination skip flag SKP-FLG set in step S636 is stored in the general-purpose storage element (general-purpose register) of the payout control MPU 952a.

  The game balls supplied from the pachinko island facility are stored in the prize ball tank 802 and the tank rail 803, taken into the supply passage of the payout device 830, and guided to the payout device 830. When the game balls rub against each other and are charged, electrostatic discharge is generated and noise is generated. For this reason, the payout device 830 is susceptible to noise and is in an environment. The payout device 830 is provided with a rotation detection sensor 840, and a detection signal from the rotation detection sensor 840 is easily affected by noise due to electrostatic discharge of the game ball.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, in order to suppress erroneous detection due to the influence of noise, the fixed position determination skip state (3) described above, that is, the detection slit changes the optical axis of the rotation detection sensor 840 from the non-blocking state to the blocking state. In the transitioned state, the fixed position determination of the payout rotating body is not performed. Thereby, the precision of the fixed position determination of the paying-out rotating body is increased. In addition, since the period and period required for detecting the fixed position of the payout rotating body can be obtained by calculation in advance as described above, the skip determination time can be easily set and adjusted.

[15-5. Spherical spot detection processing]
Next, the sphere collision determination process will be described. In this ball collision determination process, it is determined whether or not a ball collision state has occurred due to the payout rotating body to which the rotation of the rotation shaft of the payout motor 834 is transmitted.

  When the ball collision determination process is started, the payout control MPU 952a of the payout control unit 952 in the payout control board 951 detects rotation from the rotation detection sensor history information storage area of the payout control built-in RAM as shown in FIG. The sensor detection history information RSW-HIST is read (step S640).

  Subsequent to step S640, the payout control program determines whether there is a detection signal from the rotation detection sensor 840 described above (step S642). In this determination, it is determined whether or not the rotation detection sensor detection history information RSW-HIST read in step S640 matches the home position determination value. As described above, this fixed position determination value is stored in the payout built-in ROM, and in this embodiment, is “00001111B (“ B ”represents a bit)”, and the upper 4 bits B7 to B4 are the same. The value 0 and the lower 4 bits B3 to B0 are the value 1. In the determination in step S642, it is determined whether or not the lower 4 bits B3 to B0 of the rotation detection sensor detection history information RSW-HIST match the lower 4 bits B3 to B0 of the fixed position determination value.

  In step S642, when the lower 4 bits B3 to B0 of the rotation detection sensor detection history information RSW-HIST read in step S640 match the lower 4 bits B3 to B0 of the fixed position determination value, the payout control program This routine is finished as it is, assuming that the detection slit has changed the optical axis of the rotation detection sensor 840 from the non-blocking state to the blocking state, that is, the payout rotating body is rotating, and no ball-spinning state has occurred. To do.

  On the other hand, when the lower 4 bits B3 to B0 of the rotation detection sensor detection history information RSW-HIST read out at step S640 and the lower 4 bits B3 to B0 of the fixed position determination value do not match in step S642, a sphere is seen. A value 1 is set in the middle flag PBE-FLG (step S644). This in-between-ball flag PBE-FLG is a flag that indicates whether or not a ball-bending state due to the payout rotating body has occurred. When the payout motor 834 performs a ball-bending operation, the value is 1, When no operation is performed, the value is set to 0.

  Subsequent to step S644, the payout control program sets the ball collision determination time to be valid (step S646), and ends this routine. When the ball stagnation determination time becomes valid, the sphere collision determination time is subtracted in the timer update process in step S552 in the payout control unit power-on process (payout control unit main process) shown in FIG. .

[15-6. Various prize ball stock addition processing]
Next, various prize ball stock number addition processing will be described. The various prize ball stock number addition processes include a prize ball prize ball number addition process and a rental ball prize ball number addition process. The prize ball prize ball number addition process is performed from the main control board 1310. This is a process of adding the number of balls to be paid out based on a prize ball command, which will be described later. The prize ball stock number adding process for lending is a process of adding the number of balls to be paid out based on a lending request signal from the CR unit 6. is there. First, the award ball stock number addition process for prize balls will be described, and then the award ball stock number addition process for rental balls will be described. In this embodiment, the prize ball stock number addition process for prize balls is set to be performed preferentially, and according to the number of prize balls stock added in this prize ball stock number addition process. After the game balls are paid out by the payout device 830, a setting is made so that the number of winning ball stocks for lending is added.

[15-6-1. Prize ball stock number addition process for prize balls]
When the award ball stock number addition process for the award ball is started, the payout control unit 952 on the payout control board 951 executes a payout control program as shown in FIG. 156 under the control of the payout control MPU 952a. It is determined whether or not there is (step S650). This determination is made based on the command analyzed in the command analysis process in step S560 in the payout control unit power-on process (payout control unit main process) shown in FIG. Specifically, the analyzed command is stored as received command information in the received command information storage area of the payout control built-in RAM. In step S650, the payout control program reads the received command information from the received command information storage area and determines whether or not it is a prize ball command.

  When the received command information is not a prize ball command in step S650, the payout control program ends this routine as it is. On the other hand, when the received command information is a prize ball command in step S650, the payout control program receives the prize ball command. The corresponding prize ball number PBV is read from the prize ball number information table (step S652). The prize ball number information table, which will be described in detail later, is an information table stored in advance in the payout built-in ROM in association with the prize ball command and the prize ball number PBV.

  Subsequent to step S652, the payout control program reads the prize ball stock number PBS from the payout control built-in RAM (step S654). The award ball stock number PBS represents the number of game balls that have not yet been paid out by the payout device 830, that is, the number of unpaid balls, and has a storage capacity of 2 bytes (16 bits) in this embodiment. Yes. As a result, the award ball stock number PBS can store the number of unpaid balls from 0 to 32767. The prize ball stock PBS is stored in the prize ball information storage area of the payout control built-in RAM. In step S652, the prize ball stock number PBS is read from the prize ball information storage area.

  The payout control program adds the prize ball number PBV read in step S652 to the prize ball stock number PBS read in step S654 (step S656), and ends this routine. Note that after the addition in step S656, the prize ball command read in step S650 is erased from the received command information storage area.

[15-6-2. Addition of prize ball stock for rental balls]
Next, the processing for adding the number of winning ball stocks will be described. When the lending prize ball stock number addition process is started, the payout control unit 952 of the payout control board 951 executes a payout request as shown in FIG. 157 under the control of the payout control MPU 952a. It is determined whether or not there is a signal (step S660). This determination is made based on the lending request signal from the CR unit 6 in the port input process of step S550 in the payout control part power-on process (payout control part main process) shown in FIG. Specifically, the lending request signal is stored as input information in the input information storage area of the payout control built-in RAM. In step S660, the payout control program reads input information from the input information storage area and determines whether or not there is a lending request signal.

  When there is no lending request signal in step S660, the payout control program ends this routine as it is. On the other hand, when there is a lending request signal in step S660, the payout control program reads the award ball information in the above-described payout control built-in RAM. The winning ball stock number PBS is read from the storage area (step S662), the rented ball number RBV is added to the winning ball stock number PBS (step S664), and this routine is finished. The number of rented balls RBV is a fixed value and is stored in advance in the payout built-in ROM. In the present embodiment, the value 25 is set as the number of rented balls RBV. In addition, after adding in step S664, the payout control program deletes the ball rental request signal read in step S660 from the input information storage area. Further, in this embodiment, the winning ball is prioritized (the winning ball and the lending are managed separately), so even if there is a lending request signal, the lending request signal is held. When a prize ball is paid out, a rental ball is paid out. Therefore, in this embodiment, the payout of the rented ball is performed after the prize ball stock PBS reaches the value 0.

[15-7. Stock monitoring process]
Next, the stock monitoring process will be described. This stock monitoring process monitors whether or not the player continues playing the game in a state where the storage space of the foul cover unit 270 shown in FIG. 1 is filled with the stored game balls (stocked state). It is processing to do.

  When the stock monitoring process is started, the payout control unit 952 of the payout control board 951 causes the payout control program to display the award ball information in the payout control built-in RAM as shown in FIG. 158 under the control of the payout control MPU 952a. The prize ball stock number PBS is read from the storage area (step S670), and it is determined whether or not the read prize ball stock number PBS is equal to or greater than the careful threshold value TH (step S672). The caution threshold TH is a fixed value and is stored in advance in the payout built-in ROM. In the present embodiment, the value 50 is set as the caution threshold TH.

  When the winning ball stock number PBS is greater than or equal to the caution threshold TH in step S672, the payout control program sets a value 1 to the caution flag CA-FLG (step S674), and the routine is terminated. This caution flag CA-FLG indicates that the player starts stocking of game balls in the housing space of the foul cover unit 270, and the number of game balls not paid out (the number of prize balls described above) is greater than or equal to the caution threshold TH. It is a flag indicating that the value has been reached, and is set to a value of 1 when the threshold value exceeds the alert threshold value TH, and to a value of 0 when the threshold value is not exceeded.

  On the other hand, when the winning ball stock number PBS is less than the caution threshold TH in step S672, the payout control program sets a value 0 to the caution flag CA-FLG (step S676), and this routine is ended.

  If the game state becomes a big hit, and the player relaxes and looks at the effects unfolded on the game board side effect display device 1600 and the door frame side effect display device 460 shown in FIG. During one round, a game ball paid out as a prize ball may not be removed from the lower plate 322 by operating the lower plate ball removal button 354. When the game is continued in this state, the lower plate 322 is filled with game balls, and the game balls are accumulated in the accommodation space of the foul cover unit 270. When the storage space of the foul cover unit 270 is filled with game balls, as described above, the value of the award ball stock PBS increases to exceed the warning threshold value TH, and is provided in the door frame 3 as a warning effect. A plurality of LEDs on various decorative boards blink. By this blinking, for example, it is possible to inform a hall clerk of paying attention to the player's game. As a result, the hall clerk can tell the player that the game ball is to be removed from the lower plate 322, and the player fills the lower plate 322 (the storage space for the foul cover unit 270) with the game ball full. It is possible to prevent the game from continuing.

  In the present embodiment, the careful threshold value TH is set to a value 50 corresponding to about one fifth of the upper limit value 255 that can be represented by 1 byte (8 bits). As a result, it is possible to inform the hall clerk that the player should be alerted to the game as early as possible.

[15-8. Dispensing ball edge motion determination setting process]
Next, the payout ball engagement operation determination setting process will be described. In this paying-ball ball movement determination setting process, the payout motor 834 pays out the game ball to the upper plate 321 and the lower plate 322, performs the ball-balling operation, or does not perform such payout or discharge. Or is set to one of them.

  When the paying-ball ball movement determination setting process is started, the payout control unit 952 of the payout control board 951 has a payout control program built in the payout control described above as shown in FIG. 159 under the control of the payout control MPU 952a. The rotation detection sensor detection history information RSW-HIST is read from the rotation detection sensor history information storage area of the RAM (step S680).

  Subsequent to step S680, the payout control program determines whether or not there is a detection signal from the rotation detection sensor 840 shown in FIG. 103 (step S682). In this determination, it is determined whether or not the rotation detection sensor detection history information RSW-HIST read in step S680 matches the home position determination value. As described above, this fixed position determination value is stored in the payout built-in ROM, and in this embodiment, is “00001111B (“ B ”represents a bit)”, and the upper 4 bits B7 to B4 are the same. The value 0 and the lower 4 bits B3 to B0 are the value 1. In the determination in step S682, it is determined whether or not the lower 4 bits B3 to B0 of the rotation detection sensor detection history information RSW-HIST match the lower 4 bits B3 to B0 of the fixed position determination value.

  In step S682, the payout control program determines that the lower 4 bits B3 to B0 of the rotation detection sensor detection history information RSW-HIST read in step S680 match the lower 4 bits B3 to B0 of the fixed position determination value. It is determined whether or not the retry error flag RTERR-FLG is 1 (step S684). The retry error flag RTERR-FLG is a flag indicating whether or not a retry operation described later is operating abnormally. The value is 1 when the retry operation is operating abnormally, and the retry operation is not operating abnormally (retry operation). When the operation is normal), the value is set to 0.

  In step S682, when the lower 4 bits B3 to B0 of the rotation detection sensor detection history information RSW-HIST read in step S680 do not match the lower 4 bits B3 to B0 of the fixed position determination value, or in step S684. When the retry error flag RTERR-FLG is not a value 1 (value 0), that is, when the retry operation is not operating abnormally, the payout control program determines whether or not the ball colliding flag PBE-FLG is a value 1. Is determined (step S686). This ball-spinning flag PBE-FLG is a flag that indicates whether or not a ball-spinning state due to the payout rotating body to which the rotation of the rotation shaft of the payout motor 834 is transmitted. A value of 1 is set when the motion is being performed, and a value of 0 is set when the sphere motion is not being performed.

  When the ball-picking flag PEB-FLG is not the value 1 (value 0) in step S686, that is, when the ball-pushing operation is not performed, the payout control program stores the award ball information stored in the above-described payout control built-in RAM. The prize ball stock number PBS is read from the area (step S688), and it is determined whether or not the read prize ball stock number PBS is larger than 0 (step S690). In this determination, it is determined whether or not there are unpaid balls in the payout of game balls by the payout motor 834.

  When the prize ball stock number PBS is larger than 0 in step S690, that is, when there is an unpaid ball number, the payout control program determines whether or not the game ball in which the accommodation space of the foul cover unit 270 is stored is full. Is determined (step S692). This determination is made based on the full tank information stored in the full tank and ball-out check process in step S556 in the payout control unit power-on process (payout control unit main process) shown in FIG. Specifically, the full tank information is stored in the state information storage area of the payout control built-in RAM described above. In step S692, the full tank information is read from this state information storage area, and it is determined whether or not the storage space of the foul cover unit 270 is full with the stored game balls.

  When the storage space of the foul cover unit 270 is not full in step S692, the payout control program performs payout setting processing (to be described later) (step S694), and this routine is ended. In this payout setting process, a payout operation for paying out game balls to the upper plate 321 and the lower plate 322 is performed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S692 that the storage space of the foul cover unit 270 is full of the game balls, the payout control program ends this routine as it is. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the payout motor 834 is forcibly stopped when the storage space of the foul cover unit 270 becomes full with the stored game balls. When a prize ball is generated while the payout motor 834 is forcibly stopped, the number of unpaid balls by the payout motor 834 increases, and the prize ball stock number PBS is added by the prize ball stock number addition process shown in FIG. Will increase.

  On the other hand, when the winning ball stock number PBS is not greater than 0 (value 0) in step S690, that is, when there is no unpaid ball number, the payout control program ends this routine as it is. As a result, game balls are not paid out.

  On the other hand, when the ball bending flag PBE-FLG is 1 in step S686, that is, when the ball bending operation is being performed, the payout control program performs a ball bending operation setting process described later (step S700). Exit. In this ball-spinning operation setting process, a ball-spinning operation that cancels the ball-spinning state by the payout rotating body of the payout device 830 is performed.

  On the other hand, when the retry error flag RTERR-FLG is 1 in step S684, that is, when the retry operation is abnormal, the payout control program sets the output stop (stop) of the drive signal to the payout motor 834. (Step S702). In this setting, drive information for stopping the drive signal is set in the payout motor 834 and stored in the output information storage area of the payout control built-in RAM described above.

Subsequent to step S702, the payout control program sets an error status output to the CR unit 6 (step S704), and ends this routine. In step S704, when the payout control program is not communicating with the CR unit 6 under the control of the payout control MPU 952a in order to notify the CR unit 6 that the ball lending is not possible at present (CR unit 6). The logic of the PRDY signal from LOW, that is, held down and held), the logic of the PRDY signal is held LOW, that is, the state of falling is held, and the logic state of the PRDY signal is set in the PRDY signal output setting information And stored in the CR communication information storage area.
Thus, the PRDY signal output setting information is read from the CR communication information storage area stored in the payout control built-in RAM in the CR communication process of step S554 in the payout control part main process of the payout control part power-on process of FIG. The read PRDY signal output setting information, that is, the PRDY signal whose logic is LOW, is transferred from the output terminal of a predetermined output port of the payout control MPU 952a of the payout control unit 952 via the game ball lending device connection terminal plate 869 to CR. Output to unit 6. On the other hand, when communicating with the CR unit 6 (when the BRDY logic from the CR unit 6 is HI, that is, rises and is held), the logic state of the EXS signal is maintained and the logic state of the EXS signal is maintained. Is set in the EXS signal output setting information and stored in the CR communication information storage area. Thereby, the EXS signal output setting information is read from the CR communication information storage area stored in the payout control built-in RAM in the CR communication process of step S554 in the payout control part main process of the payout control part power-on process of FIG. The read EXS signal output setting information, that is, the EXS signal in which the logic is maintained is output from the output terminal of a predetermined output port of the payout control MPU 952a to the CR unit 6 via the game ball lending device connection terminal plate 869. . Note that “maintain the logic state of the EXS signal” means that when the logic of the EXS signal is LOW (when the EXS signal falls and is held), the logic of the EXS signal is HI. In some cases (when the EXS signal is held up), the logic HI is maintained.

[15-8-1. Withdrawal setting process]
Next, the payout setting process will be described. In this payout setting process, the payout motor 834 is driven to make a setting for paying out game balls.

  When the payout setting process is started, the payout control unit 952 in the payout control board 951 causes the payout control program to set the drive command number DRV from the payout control built-in RAM as shown in FIG. 160 under the control of the payout control MPU 952a. Read (step S710). This drive command number DRV commands the number of game balls to be paid out by the payout motor 834 and is equivalent to the prize ball stock number PBS. The drive command number DRV is stored in the prize ball information storage area of the payout control built-in RAM. In step S710, the drive command number DRV is read from the prize ball information storage area.

  Subsequent to step S710, the payout control program determines whether or not the drive command number DRV is 0 (step S712). This determination is based on the drive command number DRV as to whether or not the number of game balls to be paid out by the payout motor 834 remains.

  When the drive command number DRV is 0 in step S712, that is, when the number of game balls to be paid out by the payout motor 834 is zero, the payout control program stops outputting (stops) the drive signal to the payout motor 834. ) Is set (step S714). In this setting, drive information for stopping the drive signal is set in the payout motor 834 and stored in the output information storage area of the above-described payout control built-in RAM.

  Subsequent to step S714, the payout control program reads the prize ball stock number PBS from the prize ball information storage area of the payout control built-in RAM (step S716), and reads the real ball count PB (step S718). The actual ball count PB is obtained by counting the number of game balls actually paid out by the payout motor 834. This count will be described in detail later, but from the payout detection sensor 842 shown in FIG. 124 in the port input process of step S550 in the payout control part power-on process (payout control part main process) shown in FIG. Based on the detection signal. The real ball count PB is stored in the prize ball information storage area of the payout control built-in RAM. In step S718, the real ball count PB is read from this prize ball information storage area.

  Subsequent to step S718, the payout control program sets a value obtained by subtracting the actual ball count PB read in step S718 from the prize ball stock number PBS read in step S716 to the prize ball stock number PBS and the drive command number DRV. (Step S720), the real ball count PB is set to 0 (step S722), and this routine is terminated. When the drive command number DRV and the real ball count PB are 0, in step S722, the value of the prize ball stock number PBS read in step S716 is set as the drive command number DRV as it is.

  On the other hand, when the drive command number DRV is not 0 in step S712, that is, when there is a number of game balls to be paid out by the payout motor 834, the payout control program sets the output of the drive signal to the payout motor 834. (Step S724). In this setting, drive information for outputting a drive signal to the payout motor 834 is set and stored in the output information storage area of the payout control built-in RAM.

  Subsequent to step S724, the payout control program subtracts 1 from the drive command number DRV (decrements, step S726), and determines whether there is a detection signal from the payout detection sensor 842 (step S728). This determination is made based on the detection signal from the payout detection sensor 842 in the port input process of step S550 in the payout control part power-on process (payout control part main process) shown in FIG. Specifically, the detection signal is stored as input information in the input information storage area of the payout control built-in RAM. In step S728, the payout control program reads input information from the input information storage area and determines whether there is a detection signal from the payout detection sensor 842.

  When there is a detection signal from the payout detection sensor 842 in step S728, the payout control program adds 1 to the actual ball count PB (increments, step S730), and this routine ends. In step S730, the real ball count PB is incremented by incrementing the real ball count PB.

  On the other hand, when there is no detection signal from the payout detection sensor 842 in step S728, the payout control program ends this routine as it is. Thus, the payout control program is a case where the drive command number DRV is decremented in step S726 under the control of the payout control MPU 952a, and when there is no detection signal from the payout detection sensor 842 in the determination in step S728, that is, If the actual ball count PB is not incremented, one game ball cannot be paid out because the game ball is not received in the recess of the payout rotating body to which the rotation of the rotation shaft of the payout motor 834 is transmitted. Judge that Therefore, the payout control program sets the value obtained by subtracting the real ball count PB from the prize ball stock number PBS to the drive command number DRV in step S720 described above in order to pay out one ball that should be paid out again. Thus, when there is no detection signal from the payout detection sensor 842 in the determination of step S728, that is, when the actual ball count PB is not incremented, the value 1 which is one ball that should be paid out is included in the prize ball stock number PBS. In other words, since the value 1 that is one ball that is to be paid out can be rounded up in the winning ball stock number PBS, a retry operation for paying out the one ball that should be paid out can be performed again. . By performing this retry operation, the possibility of unpaid game balls to the player can be extremely reduced, and a player's disadvantage due to unpaid game balls can be prevented.

[15-8-2. Spherical motion setting process]
Next, the spherical cornering operation setting process will be described. In this ball-spinning operation setting process, the setting is made to cancel the ball-spinning state by the payout rotating body to which the rotation of the rotation shaft of the payout motor 834 of the payout device 830 is transmitted.

  When the ball staking operation setting process is started, the payout control unit 952 in the payout control board 951 causes the payout control program to pass the ball scouring determination time as shown in FIG. 161 under the control of the payout control MPU 952a. It is determined whether or not (step S750). This determination is performed based on the ball collision determination time subtracted in the timer update process in step S552 in the payout control unit power-on process (payout control unit main process) shown in FIG. Specifically, the ball collision determination time is stored as time management information in the time management information storage area of the above-described payout control built-in RAM. In step S750, the time management information is read from the time management information storage area to determine whether or not the ball stagnation determination time has elapsed.

  When the ball collision determination time has not elapsed in step S750, the payout control program reads the rotation detection sensor detection history information RSW-HIST from the rotation detection sensor history information storage area of the above-described payout control built-in RAM (step S752). .

  Subsequent to step S752, the payout control program determines whether there is a detection signal from the rotation detection sensor 840 described above (step S754). In this determination, it is determined whether or not the rotation detection sensor detection history information RSW-HIST read in step S752 matches the home position determination value. As described above, this fixed position determination value is stored in the payout built-in ROM, and in this embodiment, is “00001111B (“ B ”represents a bit)”, and the upper 4 bits B7 to B4 are the same. The value 0 and the lower 4 bits B3 to B0 are the value 1. In the determination in step S754, it is determined whether or not the lower 4 bits B3 to B0 of the rotation detection sensor detection history information RSW-HIST match the lower 4 bits B3 to B0 of the fixed position determination value.

  In step S754, when the lower 4 bits B3 to B0 of the rotation detection sensor detection history information RSW-HIST read in step S752 do not match the lower 4 bits B3 to B0 of the fixed position determination value, the payout control program The output of the drive signal to the payout motor 834 is set so as to perform the ball collapsing operation (step S756), and this routine is finished. In this setting, drive information for outputting a drive signal to the payout motor 834 is set and stored in the output information storage area of the payout control built-in RAM described above.

  On the other hand, in step S754, when the lower 4 bits B3 to B0 of the rotation detection sensor detection history information RSW-HIST read in step S752 and the lower 4 bits B3 to B0 of the fixed position determination value match, the payout control program Sets the stop of the drive signal to the payout motor 834 (step S758). In this setting, drive information for stopping the drive signal is set in the payout motor 834 and stored in the output information storage area of the payout control built-in RAM.

  Subsequent to step S758, the payout control program sets a value of 0 to the in-ball flag PBE-FLG as the end of the ball-bending operation (step S760), and ends this routine. This in-between-ball flag PBE-FLG is a flag that indicates whether or not a ball-bending state due to the payout rotating body has occurred. When the payout motor 834 performs a ball-bending operation, the value is 1, When no operation is being performed (end of the ball collapsing operation), the value is set to 0, respectively.

  On the other hand, when the ball collision determination time has elapsed in step S750, the payout control program sets stop of the drive signal to the payout motor 834 (step S762). In this setting, drive information for stopping the drive signal is set in the payout motor 834 and stored in the output information storage area of the payout control built-in RAM.

  Subsequent to step S762, the payout control program sets an error state output to the CR unit 6 (step S764). Here, in order to inform the CR unit 6 that the ball lending is not possible at present, the payout control MPU 952a is not communicating with the CR unit 6 (the BRDY logic from the CR unit 6 is LOW, that is, The logic of the PRDY signal is LOW, that is, the state of falling is held, and the logic state of the PRDY signal is set in the PRDY signal output setting information and stored in the CR communication information storage area. To do. Thus, the PRDY signal output setting information is read from the CR communication information storage area stored in the payout control built-in RAM in the CR communication process of step S554 in the payout control part main process of the payout control part power-on process of FIG. The read PRDY signal output setting information, that is, the PRDY signal whose logic is LOW, is transferred from the output terminal of a predetermined output port of the payout control MPU 952a of the payout control unit 952 via the game ball lending device connection terminal plate 869 to CR. Output to unit 6. On the other hand, when communicating with the CR unit 6 (when the BRDY logic from the CR unit 6 is HI, that is, rises and is held), the logic state of the EXS signal is maintained and the logic state of the EXS signal is maintained. Is set in the EXS signal output setting information and stored in the CR communication information storage area. Thereby, the EXS signal output setting information is read from the CR communication information storage area stored in the payout control built-in RAM in the CR communication process of step S554 in the payout control part main process of the payout control part power-on process of FIG. The read EXS signal output setting information, that is, the EXS signal in which the logic is maintained is output from the output terminal of a predetermined output port of the payout control MPU 952a to the CR unit 6 via the game ball lending device connection terminal plate 869. . Note that “maintain the logic state of the EXS signal” means that, as described above, when the logic of the EXS signal is LOW (the EXS signal falls and is held), the logic LOW is maintained and the EXS signal is maintained. When the logic of HI is HI (the EXS signal is held high), the logic HI is maintained.

  Subsequent to step S764, the payout control program sets a value “0” to the ball-balling flag PBE-FLG as the ball-balling operation ends (step S766), and the routine is terminated.

[15-9. Retry operation monitoring process]
Next, the retry operation monitoring process will be described. This retry operation monitoring process is a process for monitoring whether or not a retry operation for paying out a game ball that should be paid out is performed normally.

  When the retry operation monitoring process is started, the payout control unit 952 of the payout control board 951 detects the rotation of the above-described payout control built-in RAM as shown in FIG. 162 under the control of the payout control MPU 952a. The rotation detection sensor detection history information RSW-HIST is read from the sensor history information storage area (step S770).

  Subsequent to step S770, the payout control program determines whether there is a detection signal from the rotation detection sensor 840 described above (step S772). In this determination, it is determined whether or not the rotation detection sensor detection history information RSW-HIST read in step S770 matches the home position determination value. As described above, this fixed position determination value is stored in the payout control built-in ROM, and in this embodiment, is “00001111B (“ B ”represents a bit)”, and B7 to B4 of the upper 4 bits. Is the value 0, and the lower 4 bits B3 to B0 are the value 1. In the determination in step S772, it is determined whether or not the lower 4 bits B3 to B0 of the rotation detection sensor detection history information RSW-HIST match the lower 4 bits B3 to B0 of the fixed position determination value.

  In step S772, when the lower 4 bits B3 to B0 of the rotation detection sensor detection history information RSW-HIST read in step S770 match the lower 4 bits B3 to B0 of the fixed position determination value, the payout control program The value 1 is added to the inconsistency counter INCC (increment, step S774). The inconsistency counter INCC includes the number of game balls that are received and paid out by the recess of the payout rotating body to which the rotation of the rotation shaft of the payout motor 834 is transmitted, and the number of balls detected by the payout detection sensor 842. , And the number of game balls received and paid out by the concave portion of the payout rotating body is usually equal to the number of balls detected by the payout detection sensor 842. Therefore, the value is 0. Since the payout control program performs a retry operation in the payout setting process shown in FIG. 160, the number of game balls that are received by the concave portion of the payout rotating body and paid out by this retry operation and the actual payout detection The inconsistency counter INCC monitors and determines whether or not paying out game balls that do not match with the number of balls detected by the sensor 842 is repeated. The inconsistency counter INCC is stored in the prize ball information storage area of the payout control built-in RAM. In step S774, the payout control program increments the inconsistency counter INCC stored in the prize ball information storage area.

  Subsequent to step S774 or in step S772, the lower 4 bits B3 to B0 of the rotation detection sensor detection history information RSW-HIST read in step S770 do not match the lower 4 bits B3 to B0 of the fixed position determination value. Sometimes, the payout control program determines whether there is a detection signal from the payout detection sensor 842 (step S776). This determination is made based on the detection signal from the payout detection sensor 842 in the port input process of step S550 in the payout control part power-on process (payout control part main process) shown in FIG. Specifically, as described above, the detection signal is stored as input information in the input information storage area of the above-described payout control built-in RAM. In step S776, the payout control program reads input information from the input information storage area and determines whether there is a detection signal from the payout detection sensor 842.

  When there is a detection signal from the payout detection sensor 842 in step S776, the payout control program subtracts 1 from the inconsistency counter INCC stored in the award ball information storage area of the payout control built-in RAM (decrements, step S778). ).

  Subsequent to step S778 or when there is no detection signal from the payout detection sensor 842 in step S776, the payout control program determines whether or not the value of the inconsistency counter INCC is smaller than the inconsistency threshold INCTH (step S780). In the pachinko machine 1, it has been experimentally obtained that the probability that one game ball that does not fit due to the retry operation is paid out is about 1 / million. In this embodiment, the mismatch threshold INCTH is obtained. As a result, the value 5 is set.

  In the process of setting the work area of the payout control built-in RAM in step S530 in the payout control unit power-on process of FIG. 151, as described above, the payout backup information is stored in the payout control internal RAM when power is restored. Information used for the retry operation monitoring process is set based on the inconsistency counter INCC stored in the prize ball information storage area. By this processing, for example, even if there is a momentary power failure or a power failure, the value of the inconsistency counter INCC at the time of power recovery is restored to the value of the inconsistency counter INCC just before the momentary power failure or power failure stored as payout backup information Can be done. As a result, in the determination in step S780, monitoring of the game ball payout operation (retry operation) by the payout device 830, which has been performed immediately before a momentary power failure or power failure, can be continued from the time of power recovery. Yes. Therefore, for example, immediately before a momentary power failure or power failure, if the value of the mismatch counter INCC is smaller than the mismatch threshold INCTH in the determination in step S780, it is determined that the retry operation is operating normally, that is, the payout device It is determined that the game ball payout operation by 830 is in a normal state, and it can be determined that the game ball payout operation by the payout device 830 is in a normal state by the determination in step S780 even during power recovery. On the other hand, when the value of the inconsistency counter INCC is not smaller than the inconsistency threshold INCTH in the determination in step S780, it is determined that the retry operation is abnormal, that is, the game ball payout operation by the payout device 830 is abnormal. Even when power is restored, it can be determined in step S780 that the game ball payout operation by the payout device 830 is in an abnormal state.

  If the value of the inconsistency counter INCC is smaller than the inconsistency threshold INCTH in step S780, this routine is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when the value of the mismatch counter INCC is not smaller than the mismatch threshold INCTH in step S780, that is, when the value of the mismatch counter INCC is equal to or greater than the mismatch threshold INCTH, the payout control program displays “Retry error”. In order to notify the fact that the error is, the retry error information for displaying the number “5” is set on the error LED indicator 860b, which is a segment indicator mounted on the payout control board 951, and the payout control built-in RAM described above is set. Is set (stored) in the state information storage area (step S782). On the other hand, when notifying that “the prize ball is in stock”, the payout control program sets the information in the prize ball stock to display the number “9” on the error LED indicator 860b and incorporates the above-described payout control. It is set (stored) in the status information storage area of the RAM (step S782).

  Subsequent to step S782, the payout control program sets a value 0 (initial value 0) to the inconsistency counter INCC stored in the prize ball information storage area of the payout control built-in RAM (step S784). In step S784, the mismatch counter INCC determines that the value of the mismatch counter INCC is not smaller than the mismatch threshold INCTH in step S780, that is, the value of the mismatch counter INCC is greater than or equal to the mismatch threshold INCTH. Initialization is triggered by the occurrence of this internal factor. When the operation switch 954 is operated to clear the RAM when the power is turned on, the inconsistency counter INCC is initialized when the external factor occurs. When the operation switch 954 is operated when the power is turned on, as described above, an operation signal corresponding to the operation is input to the main control MPU 1310a of the main control board 1310 shown in FIG. 123 as a RAM clear signal. The main control program described above erases all the various information stored in the main control built-in RAM as described above under the control of the main control MPU 1310a, and displays the RAM clear notification command in the peripheral control board shown in FIG. To 1510. Thereby, RAM clear notification sound flows from the speaker 921 shown in FIG. 91 and the upper speaker 573 shown in FIG.

  Subsequent to step S784, the retry error flag RTERR-FLG is set to 1 (step S786), and this routine is terminated. This retry error flag RTERR-FLG is a flag indicating whether or not the retry operation is operating abnormally. The value is 1 when the retry operation is operating abnormally, and the retry operation is not operating abnormally (retry operation is not performed). It is set to a value of 0 when operating normally).

  Note that the payout control program shows retry error information (or information in the prize ball stock) set (stored) in the output information storage area of the payout control built-in RAM in step S782 under the control of the payout control MPU 952a, as shown in FIG. In the payout control unit power-on process (payout control unit main process), a retry error state command is created and transmitted to the main control board 1310 in the command transmission process in step S566, and LED display data creation in step S564 in the process is performed. In the process, display data to be displayed on the error LED display 860b is created and stored as LED display information in the output information storage area, and the LED display information stored in the output information storage area in the port output process of step S548 in the process is stored. Based on the error LED indicator 860b, To display the number "5" on the error LED display device 860b. In the main control board 1310 that has received the status command, the main control program transmits it to the peripheral control board 1510 in the peripheral control board command transmission process of step S120 in the main control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. This peripheral control board 1510 emits a plurality of LEDs on various decorative boards provided on the door frame 3 to emit light in a predetermined color (red in this embodiment), and outputs a lighting signal on the door frame side. Are output to the frame decoration drive amplifier board 194, and a plurality of LEDs are caused to emit light in a predetermined color. As described above, the store clerk or the like who notices the light emission of the plurality of LEDs opens the main body frame 4 with respect to the outer frame 2 to thereby display the number "" on the error LED display 860b mounted on the payout control board 951. By visually observing that “5” is displayed, it can be confirmed that a “retry error” has occurred. Thereby, in order to investigate the cause of the occurrence, the hall clerk confirms the malfunction of the payout detection sensor 842, disconnection of various harnesses extending from the payout detection sensor 842 to the payout control board 951, contact failure of various connectors, and the like. The work can be performed very quickly as compared with the case where the light emission of the plurality of LEDs and the display content of the error LED indicator 860b are not notified.

  In addition, by deliberately disabling the payout detection sensor 842, it is difficult to detect a game ball that is received by the recess of the payout rotating body to which the rotation of the rotation shaft of the payout motor 834 is transmitted. Even if an illegal act of forcibly generating a replay operation and illegally acquiring a game ball to be paid out by the retry operation is performed, the value of the inconsistency counter INCC is equal to or greater than the inconsistency threshold INCTH. Then, since a plurality of LEDs on various decorative boards provided on the door frame 3 emit light, a clerk or the like of the hall rushes to confirm the state of the pachinko machine 1. If it does so, the player who performs a fraudulent act will have to be interrupted so that the act may not be discovered, and the illegal game ball by a fraudulent act cannot be continuously acquired. Even if the value of the inconsistency counter INCC coincides with the inconsistency threshold INCTH, the number of game balls that can be acquired by a player who performs an illegal act is the same as the inconsistency threshold INCTH. Therefore, the damage to the hall due to the act of intentionally disabling the payout detection sensor 842 can be minimized.

  Further, as described above, the mismatch counter INCC determines that the value of the mismatch counter INCC is not smaller than the mismatch threshold INCTH in step S780, that is, the value of the mismatch counter INCC is greater than or equal to the mismatch threshold INCTH. Initialization is triggered by the occurrence of an internal factor. As a result, the inconsistency counter INCC is not initialized when an external factor occurs, for example, when the operation switch 954 is operated to cancel the error. Therefore, even if the operation switch 954 or the like is illegally modified so that the operation signal is input to the payout control MPU 952a, the inconsistency counter INCC may be forcibly initialized by such an illegal action. Absent.

[15-10. Inconsistency counter reset judgment process]
Next, the mismatch counter reset process will be described. In this inconsistency counter reset process, the number of game balls received and paid out by the recess of the payout rotating body to which the rotation of the rotation shaft of the payout motor 834 is transmitted, and the number of balls detected by the payout detection sensor 842 Is a process for determining whether or not to reset the inconsistency counter INCC that calculates the difference between.

  When the inconsistency counter reset determination process is started, the payout control unit 952 in the payout control board 951 causes the payout control program to execute the inconsistency counter reset determination time as shown in FIG. 163 under the control of the payout control MPU 952a. It is determined whether or not it has elapsed (step S790). This determination is performed based on the mismatch counter reset determination time updated in the timer update process in step S552 in the payout control unit power-on process (payout control unit main process) shown in FIG. Specifically, the mismatch counter reset determination time is stored as time management information in the time management information storage area of the payout control built-in RAM described above. In step S790, the time management information is read from the time management information storage area to determine whether or not the mismatch counter reset determination time has elapsed.

  When the mismatch counter reset determination time has not elapsed in step S790, the payout control program ends this routine as it is. On the other hand, when the mismatch counter reset determination time has elapsed in step S790, the payout control program initializes the mismatch counter reset determination time (step S792). By this initialization, an initial value of 7000 s (about 2 hours) is set as the mismatch counter reset determination time.

  Subsequent to step S792, the payout control program sets a value 0 (initial value 0) to the inconsistency counter INCC stored in the award ball information storage area of the payout control built-in RAM described above (step S794). Exit. As described above, the inconsistency counter INCC is detected by the payout detection sensor 842 and the number of game balls that are received and paid out by the recess of the payout rotating body to which the rotation of the rotation shaft of the payout motor 834 is transmitted. A counter for calculating the difference between the number of balls and the number of game balls normally received and paid out by the recess of the payout rotating body, the number of balls detected by the payout detection sensor 842, and Since they match, the value is 0. Since the payout control program performs a retry operation in the payout installation process shown in FIG. 160 under the control of the payout control MPU 952a, the ball of the game ball that is received and paid out by the concave portion of the payout rotating body by this retry operation. The inconsistency counter INCC monitors and determines whether or not the game balls that are not consistent due to a mismatch between the number and the number of balls actually detected by the payout detection sensor 842 are repeatedly paid. In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present invention, it has been experimentally obtained that the probability that one game ball that does not fit due to the retry operation is paid out is about one millionth.

  Here, as described above, the pachinko machine 1 is composed of the game board 5 and a frame body such as the main body frame 4 to which the game board 5 is mounted, and the game is performed by exchanging the game board 5 (replacement of a new stand). Since the specification can be changed, the payout control board 951 that controls the payout apparatus 830, the drive power supply of the payout apparatus 830 and the power supply board 931 that generates the control power supply of the payout control board 951 are framed as common functions. Equipped on the body side. In the payout control unit 952 on the payout control board 951, the payout control program monitors the inconsistency counter INCC as described above under the control of the payout control MPU 952a to determine whether or not the retry operation is repeated. The payout control unit power-off process in the payout control unit power-on process shown in FIG. 151 stores an inconsistency counter INCC immediately before power-off when the power is shut off. In the process of step S530 (setting when the RAM work area is restored) in the payout control unit power-on process indicated by 150, the process is started again from the stored inconsistency counter INCC when the power is turned on.

  Then, when the game board 5 attached to the pachinko machine 1 is turned off and replaced with another game board 5 ′ having a different game specification from the game board 5, the payout control board is turned on. In 951, the payout control MPU 952a of the payout control unit 952 starts processing again from the inconsistency counter INCC stored when the game board 5 is mounted on the pachinko machine 1. That is, when the player plays the pachinko machine 1 to which the game board 5 ′ is attached, the mismatch counter INCC in the pachinko machine 1 to which the game board 5 before replacement is attached is inherited as it is. For this reason, when a player plays the pachinko machine 1 with the game board 5 ′ installed, the probability of 1 / million million happens, and the number of inconsistent game balls is generated, and the inconsistency counter INCC is set. When the inconsistency counter INCC becomes equal to or greater than the inconsistency threshold INCTH described above, it is determined as an abnormal operation of the retry operation by the payout control MPU 952a in a short period after the game board 5 is replaced with the game board 5 ′. There is a fear. That is, in a short period after the game board 5 is replaced with the game board 5 ′, malfunctions of the payout detection sensor 842, disconnection of various harnesses extending from the payout detection sensor 842 to the payout control board 951, and contact of various connectors There is a risk that it is suddenly determined as an abnormal operation of the retry operation even though no defect or the like has occurred.

  In this way, when the game board 5 is replaced with the game board 5 ′ and it is determined as an abnormal operation of the retry operation in a short period of time, the impression that the replaced game board 5 ′ is likely to break down despite being new. May be given to players. The probability of one millionth of a game ball being paid out due to a retry operation is one millionth of the time when the pachinko machine 1 is installed in the hall and operated continuously for one week during the hall's business hours. Since it is the same as the probability that one unsuccessful game ball is paid out due to the retry operation, the probability of 1 / million from the inconsistency counter INCC in the process of step S778 in the retry operation monitoring process shown in FIG. The value 1 is not subtracted. Then, the value 1 is incremented to the mismatch counter INCC in one week and the mismatch counter INCC becomes the value 1, and the value 1 is further incremented in the mismatch counter INCC and the mismatch counter INCC becomes the value 2 in 2 weeks. In week, value 1 is further incremented in inconsistency counter INCC, value in inconsistency counter INCC becomes value 3, in value 4 in inconsistency counter INCC is further incremented, value in inconsistency counter INCC becomes value 4, and in week 5 The value 1 is further incremented in the inconsistency counter INCC, and the inconsistency counter INCC becomes the value 5, which coincides with the inconsistency threshold INCTH described above. That is, when 5 weeks have elapsed, the inconsistency counter INCC matches the inconsistency threshold INCTH, so that the payout control program performs the operation of step S776 in the retry operation monitoring process shown in FIG. 162 under the control of the payout control MPU 952a. In the determination, it is determined that there is no detection signal from the payout detection sensor 842. The malfunction of the payout detection sensor 842, the disconnection of various harnesses extending to the payout control board 951 from the payout detection sensor 842, and the poor contact of various connectors. The segment display mounted on the payout control board 951 in order to notify that it is a “retry error” in the process of step S782 in the retry operation monitoring process shown in FIG. 162. Retry to display the number “5” on the error LED indicator 860b Set the color information so that the set (stored) in the status information storage area of the payout control chip RAM.

  Therefore, when the payout control MPU 952a determines that the inconsistency counter reset determination time has elapsed in the determination of step S790 in the inconsistency counter reset determination processing, that is, every 7000 s (about 2 hours), the inconsistency counter reset is repeated. By forcibly setting the inconsistency counter INCC to 0, that is, forcibly resetting the inconsistency counter INCC in the process of step S794 in the determination process, the inconsistency counter INCC that is generated with the probability of 1 / million million is increased. Invalidated. This causes an error in the retry operation even though there is no malfunction of the payout detection sensor 842, disconnection of various harnesses from the payout detection sensor 842 to the payout control board 951, contact failure of various connectors, or the like. It is possible to prevent the retry error information indicating that there is from being set (stored) in the status information storage area of the payout control built-in RAM.

  It should be noted that, by intentionally disabling the payout detection sensor 842, it is difficult to detect a game ball that is received by the recess of the payout rotating body to which the rotation of the rotation shaft of the payout motor 834 is transmitted. In the case where the payout detection sensor 842 is intentionally repeatedly inactivated for a short time even if an illegal act of forcibly generating the retry operation performed and illegally acquiring the game ball paid out by the retry operation is performed, As described above, when the value of the mismatch counter INCC is equal to or greater than the mismatch threshold INCTH, a plurality of LEDs on various decorative boards provided on the door frame 3 emit light, so that the hall clerk or the like is in the state of the pachinko machine 1 I will rush to confirm. If it does so, the player who performs a fraudulent act will have to be interrupted so that the act may not be discovered, and the illegal game ball by a fraudulent act cannot be continuously acquired. On the other hand, when the payout detection sensor 842 is intentionally repeatedly deactivated for a long time so that the value of the mismatch counter INCC does not exceed the mismatch threshold INCTH, the mismatch counter INCC every 7000 s (about 2 hours). However, during this period, the number of game balls that can be acquired by a player who performs fraud is, as described above, the inconsistency counter INCC is up to the inconsistency threshold INCTH, and the payout detection sensor 842 is Even if intentionally repeatedly inactivated for a long time, the number of game balls that can be acquired by a player who performs an illegal act can be extremely reduced.

[15-11. Error release operation determination process]
Next, the error release operation determination process will be described. In this error release operation determination process, it is determined whether or not the operation switch 954 shown in FIG. 124 is operated.

  When the error release operation determination process is started, the payout control unit 952 of the payout control board 951 causes the payout control program to release the error of the operation switch 954 as shown in FIG. 164 under the control of the payout control MPU 952a. It is determined whether or not it has been operated (step S800). This determination is made based on the operation signal from the operation switch 954 in the port input process in step S550 in the payout control unit power-on process (payout control unit main process) shown in FIG. Specifically, the operation signal is stored as input information in the input information storage area of the payout control built-in RAM described above. In step S800, the payout control program reads the input information from the input information storage area, and determines that the error cancellation is not instructed when the logical value of the operation signal from the operation switch 954 is HI. On the other hand, when the operation switch 954 is determined not to be operated, when the logical value of the operation signal from the operation switch 954 is LOW, it is determined that the error cancellation is instructed and the operation switch 954 is operated. It is determined that

When the operation switch 954 is not operated in step S800, the payout control program ends this routine as it is. On the other hand, when the operation switch 954 is operated in step S800, the payout control program performs error flag state confirmation processing. This is performed (step S802). In this error flag state determination process, the state of the error flag corresponding to various error information related to the payout device 830 is confirmed. For example, the state of the retry error flag RTERR-FLG indicating whether or not the retry operation is abnormal is confirmed.
As described above, the retry error flag RTERR-FLG has a value of 1 when the retry operation is operating abnormally and a value of 0 when the retry operation is not operating abnormally (retry operation is operating normally), respectively. Since the payout control program is set, the payout control program checks whether the value of the retry error flag RTERR-FLG is 0 or 1 under the control of the payout control MPU 952a.

  Subsequent to step S802, the payout control program performs state information setting processing (step S804). In this status information setting process, if the status of the error flag indicates that an error has occurred based on the error flag confirmed in step S802, the status information corresponding to the error flag is described above. Is set (stored) in the status information storage area of the payout control built-in RAM. As a result, various information (status information) is read from the status information storage area in the command transmission process of step S566 in the payout control unit power-on process (payout control unit main process) shown in FIG. A status command is created based on the information and transmitted to the main control board 1310. For example, when the retry error flag RTERR-FLG indicating whether or not the retry operation described above is operating abnormally is 1, that is, when the retry operation is operating abnormally, it indicates that an error has occurred in the retry operation. When the retry error information to be transmitted is set (stored) in the status information storage area of the payout control built-in RAM, the command transmission process in step S566 in the payout control unit power-on process (payout control part main process) shown in FIG. A retry error status command is created and transmitted to the main control board 1310.

  The main control board 1310 that has received the retry error information is transmitted from the main control program to the peripheral control board 1510 in the peripheral control board command transmission process in step S120 in the main control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. In the control board 1510, the sub-control program performs a retry operation error notification process for reporting that an error has occurred in the retry operation. In this retry operation error notification process, the error notification announcement of the retry operation “Check the prize ball unit.” And “Check the payout control board harness.” 2 times.) Repeatedly flowing from the speaker 921 shown in FIG. 91 and the upper speaker 573 shown in FIG. The store clerk or the like who heard this retry operation error notification announces the malfunction of the payout detection sensor 842 shown in FIG. 124, disconnection of various harnesses extending from the payout detection sensor 842 to the payout control board 951, and contact of various connectors. A defect or the like can be confirmed very quickly as compared with the case where the error notification announcement of the retry operation does not flow from the speaker 921 and the upper speaker 573. In the retry operation error notification process, a plurality of LEDs on various decorative boards provided on the door frame 3 are caused to emit light in a predetermined color (in this embodiment, red).

  Subsequent to step S804, the payout control program performs release setting processing (step S806). In this cancellation setting process, when the error flag state indicates that an error has occurred based on the error flag corresponding to the various types of error information confirmed in step S802, the error flag corresponds to the error flag. The CR unit 6 indicates that the error is forcibly stopped or the ball can be lent out by the error LED display 860b which is a segment display already mounted on the payout control board 951. In this case, the logic of the PRDY signal described above is held at HI, that is, the raised state is maintained, and the game ball lending device connection terminal plate 869 is connected to the predetermined output port of the payout control MPU 952a of the payout control unit 952. Or output to the CR unit 6. For example, when the retry error flag RTERR-FLG indicating whether or not the retry operation described above is operating abnormally, that is, when the retry operation is operating abnormally, the error LED indicator 860b has already displayed. The retry error information stored in the status information storage area of the payout control built-in RAM is “normal” in order to forcibly stop the number “5” for informing that the “retry error” is present. This is forcibly overwritten on the information on which the graphic “-” for informing the effect is displayed. Further, in order to inform the CR unit 6 that the ball can be lent out, the logic of the PRDY signal is HI, that is, the rising state is maintained, and the game ball is output from the output terminal of the predetermined output port of the payout control MPU 952a. Output to the CR unit 6 through the equal lending device connection terminal plate 869.

  Subsequent to step S806, the payout control program performs error flag initialization processing (step S808), and this routine is terminated. In this error flag initialization process, if the error flag status indicates that an error has occurred based on the error flag corresponding to the various error information confirmed in step S802, the error flag is set. initialize. For example, when the retry error flag RTERR-FLG indicating whether or not the retry operation described above is operating abnormally is 1, that is, when the retry operation is operating abnormally, the retry error flag RTERR-FLG is set to 0. Set and initialize. At this time, the logic of the PRDY signal described above is held at HI, that is, the rising state is maintained, and the logic state of the PRDY signal is set in the PRDY signal output setting information and stored in the CR communication information storage area. Thus, the PRDY signal output setting information is read from the CR communication information storage area stored in the payout control built-in RAM in the CR communication process of step S554 in the payout control part main process of the payout control part power-on process of FIG. The read PRDY signal output setting information, that is, the PRDY signal whose logic is LOW, is output to the CR unit 6 from the output terminal of a predetermined output port of the payout control MPU 952a through the gaming ball lending device connection terminal plate 869. .

  As described above, when the retry error flag RTERR-FLG is determined in step S780 in the retry operation monitoring process shown in FIG. 162 and the value of the mismatch counter INCC is greater than or equal to the mismatch threshold INCTH, this internal factor is determined. In response to the occurrence of the error, the value 1 is set in the retry error flag RTERR-FLG in the process of step S786 of the same process. On the other hand, when the operation switch 954 is operated, this causes an external factor. When this occurs, the retry error flag RTERR-FLG is set to 0 and initialized. The retry error flag RTERR-FLG is operated to clear the RAM when the operation switch 954 is operated to clear the RAM when the power is turned on. That is, the operation switch 954 clears the RAM to release the error. Similar to the case where the switch 954 is operated, the initialization is triggered by the occurrence of this external factor.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1, the main process on the main control side is executed from the time of turning on the operation switch 954 (operation switch) that was originally supposed to be used for canceling the error that has occurred regarding the payout operation. Instead of this, an operation unit for exhibiting a RAM clear function for starting initialization of the main control built-in RAM (game memory unit) and the payout control built-in RAM (payout memory unit) It is functioning as. In addition, the pachinko machine 1 causes the operation switch 954 to function as an operation unit for canceling an error that has occurred with respect to the game ball payout operation after the predetermined time has elapsed. Here, even if the hall clerk is not familiar with the operation of the pachinko machine, as long as the position of the operation switch 954 on the back of the gaming machine is remembered, it can be If a predetermined time has elapsed since the power was turned on, the function of canceling the error that occurred with respect to the game ball payout operation is exhibited, while the predetermined time from the time the power is turned on according to the timing when the operation switch 954 is operated. If it is within the time, the function of initializing the storage unit can be exhibited. Therefore, even if an error occurs in such a gaming machine, the hall clerk can take appropriate action without hesitating the switch operation by improving the efficiency of the switch operation at the time of handling the error, so that the game is interrupted. The game can be resumed before the played player loses his willingness to play.

[15-12. Exchange of various signals with CR unit]
Next, the CR communication process of step S554 in the payout control unit main process of the payout control part power-on process of FIG. 151 will be described using a timing chart. In this CR communication process, various signals are exchanged between the payout control board 951 and the CR unit 6 shown in FIG. First, signal processing at the time of payout operation by ball lending will be described, and subsequently input signal confirmation processing from the CR unit 6 will be described. Here, the number of game balls of 200 yen as the amount (in this embodiment, 50 balls, and the payout operation of 25 balls of 100 yen as the amount is performed twice) is used as the number of rented balls. The case of paying out to the upper plate 321 and the lower plate 322 will be described. The BRQ signal, the BRDY signal, and the CR connection signal from the CR unit 6 are read out from the input information storage area of the payout control built-in RAM and stored in the read input information. Confirms the logical state of the BRQ signal, the BRDY signal, and the CR connection signal from the input information every 2 ms that is the interrupt timer period.

[15-12-1. Signal processing during payout by ball lending]
The payout control MPU 952a of the payout control unit 952 in the payout control board 951 reads out the PRDY signal output setting information from the CR communication information storage area of the payout control built-in RAM, and the read PRDY signal output setting information pays out a rental ball. Is set to the logic state of the PRDY signal indicating that the payout operation is possible, as shown in FIG. 165 (d), it is possible to perform the payout operation for paying out the rented ball. In order to transmit the signal, the logic of the PRDY signal is set to HI, that is, raised and held, and output from an output terminal of a predetermined output port of the payout control unit MP2 952a of the payout control unit 952, and as PRDY, a lending device connection terminal such as a game ball It outputs to CR unit 6 via board 869 (timing H0). In this state, for example, when the player presses the ball lending button 328, the ball lending button 328 is switched on (ON), and this ball lending operation signal is represented as TDS shown in FIG. The data is input from the frequency display board 365 to the CR unit 6 through the game ball rental device connecting terminal board 869. As shown in FIG. 165 (a), the CR unit 6 to which this TDS is input pays out the number of game balls of 200 yen as the amount of money to the upper plate 321 and the lower plate 322 as shown in FIG. 165 (a). The ball request signal BRDY is output from the CR unit 6 to the payout control board 951 (the payout control MPU 952a) via the game ball lending device connection terminal plate 869, and the signal is raised and held (timing H1). . This BRDY is input as a BRDY signal to an input terminal of a predetermined input port of the payout control MPU 952a.

  As shown in FIG. 165 (b), the payout control MPU 952a to which this BRDY signal is input has a payout control program from the timing H1 to the lending request monitoring time HA (in this embodiment, 20 milliseconds (ms) to 58 ms. A predetermined number of balls (in this embodiment, 25 balls) in one payout operation from the CR unit 6 through the gaming device lending device connection terminal plate 869 until the time elapses. , Which corresponds to 100 yen as a monetary amount) is monitored whether or not a BRQ which is a single payout operation start request signal for paying out the money rises.

  The CR unit 6 pays out the number of game balls of 100 yen out of the number of game balls of 200 yen as the amount of money to the upper plate 321 and the lower plate 322 as the number of rented balls. ), The BRQ is output from the CR unit 6 to the CR unit 6 via the lending device connection terminal plate 869 such as a game ball until the rental request monitoring time HA elapses from the timing H1, and the signal is Start up and hold (timing H2). This BRQ is input as a BRQ signal to an input terminal of a predetermined input port of the payout control MPU 952a.

  As shown in FIG. 165 (c), the payout control MPU 952a, when the BRQ signal rises from the timing H1 until the lending request monitoring time HA elapses, the BRQ request acknowledgment ACK monitoring time HB (in this embodiment, Is set to 20 ms ± 1 ms), the payout control MPU 952a holds the logical state of the EXS signal as HI, that is, keeps the raised state, in order to notify that one payout operation has started. Is output from the output terminal of the predetermined output port and output to the CR unit 6 as EXS via the lending device connection terminal plate 869 such as a game ball (timing H3).

As shown in FIG. 165 (b), the CR unit 6 to which this EXS is input is set to the lending instruction monitoring time HC (in this embodiment, 20 ms to 58 ms) from the timing H3.
) Is output from the CR unit 6 to the payout control board 951 via the gaming device lending device connection terminal plate 869, and the signal is lowered and held until the elapse of time) (Timing H4).

  As shown in FIG. 165 (c), the payout control MPU 952a performs one payout operation from the timing H4 until the payout monitoring time HD (in this embodiment, the ball payout time is set) elapses. Then, only a predetermined number of rented balls, that is, the number of game balls for 100 yen is paid out to the upper plate 321 and the lower plate 322 as the number of lent balls. When the payout monitoring time HD elapses, the EXS signal that has been raised and held from timing H3 is output from the output terminal of a predetermined output port of the payout control MPU 952a with its logic set to LOW, that is, in the lowered state. , EXS is output to the CR unit 6 via the gaming ball rental device connecting terminal plate 869 (timing H5).

  Since the CR unit 6 pays out the remaining number of game balls of 100 yen out of the number of game balls of 200 yen as the amount of money to the upper plate 321 and the lower plate 322 as the rented number, FIG. ), The BRQ is transferred from the CR unit 6 to the lending device connection terminal board such as a game ball until the next request confirmation timing HE (in this embodiment, the maximum is set to 268 ms) from the timing H5. 869 is output to the payout control board 951 (payout control MPU 952a), and the signal is raised and held (timing H6).

  Similarly, when the payout control MPU 952a pays out the remaining 100 yen of game balls to the upper plate 321 and the lower plate 322 as shown in FIG. 165 (c) using the method described above. The EXS signal that has been raised and held is set to the logic level LOW, that is, held in the lowered state, and output from the output terminal of the predetermined output port of the payout control MPU 952a. It outputs to CR unit 6 via board 869 (timing H7).

  As shown in FIG. 165 (a), the CR unit 6 rises from the timing H1 until the CR unit lending completion monitoring time HF (in this embodiment, the maximum 268 ms is set) elapses from the timing H7. The BRDY thus raised and held is output from the CR unit 6 to the payout control board 951 (the payout control MPU 952a) via the gaming ball lending device connection terminal plate 869, and the signal is lowered and held (timing H8).

  The above-described lending request monitoring time HA, BRQ request acknowledgment ACK monitoring time HB, lending instruction monitoring time HC, payout monitoring time HD, next request confirmation timing HE, CR unit lending completion monitoring time HF are the payout control shown in FIG. The time is counted by the timer update process in step S552 in the power-on process (payout control part main process).

  Note that the payout control MPU 952a is in a case where a ball breakage, a ball curl, a payout detection sensor error, a retry error, a full tank, or the like is occurring, and is not communicating with the CR unit 6 (the BRDY from the CR unit 6). When the logic is LOW, that is, when it is held down, as shown in FIG. 165 (d), the PRDY signal that is raised and held from the timing H1 is set to the logic LOW, that is, the state is lowered. And output from the output terminal of a predetermined output port of the payout control MPU 952a, and output as PRDY to the CR unit 6 via the game ball lending device connection terminal plate 869 (timing H9). On the other hand, when communicating with the CR unit 6 (when the BRDY logic from the CR unit 6 is HI, that is, rising and being held), although not shown, the logic state of the EXS signal is maintained and paid out. It outputs from the output terminal of the predetermined | prescribed output port of control MPU952a, and outputs to CR unit 6 via the lending apparatus connection terminal board 869, such as game balls, as EXS. “Keep the logic state of the EXS signal” means that when the logic of the EXS signal is LOW (the EXS signal is held down), the logic of the EXS signal is HI. The logical HI is maintained when the EXS signal is held up.

  In this way, the CR unit 6 exchanges various signals with the payout control MPU 952a of the payout control unit 952 on the payout control board 951, and the payout control MPU 952a uses the number of game balls for 200 yen as the amount of money as 100. By performing the payout operation of 25 balls for the yen twice, the game balls with the number of lent out balls are paid out to the upper plate 321 and the lower plate 322. A hall clerk or the like operates a setting unit (not shown) provided on the front side of the CR unit 6 and, for example, the amount of game balls for 100 yen as the amount of money is used as the number of rented balls 321 When it is set to pay out to the lower plate 322, the payout control MPU 952a performs a payout operation of 25 balls for 100 yen as a monetary amount, and the number of game balls for 500 yen as a monetary amount When it is set to pay out to the upper plate 321 and the lower plate 322, the payout control MPU 952a performs payout operation of 25 balls for 100 yen as an amount of money five times, and sets the number of game balls for 1000 yen as an amount of money. When the number of rented balls is set to be paid out to the upper plate 321 or the lower plate 322, the payout control MPU 952a performs the payout operation of 25 balls for 100 yen as the amount of money 10 times.

[15-12-2. Checking input signal from CR unit]
The payout control MPU 952a of the payout control unit 952 on the payout control board 951 allows the CR unit 6 to perform BRQ via the CR unit 6 via the lending device connection terminal board 869 such as a game ball even when the lending request monitoring time HA described above has elapsed. When the signal is not started up or when the above-mentioned lending instruction monitoring time HC elapses, the CR unit 6 connects the BRDY and the lending device such as a game ball is connected from the CR unit 6 to the payout control board 951. The CR unit 6 outputs the BRQ from the CR unit 6 to the payout control board 951 via the terminal board 869, even when the signal has not fallen or when the above-described next request confirmation timing HE has elapsed. When the signal is not started up via the lending device connection terminal board 869 such as a ball and output to the payout control board 951, the above-mentioned CR unit Even after the withdrawal completion monitoring time HF elapses, the CR unit 6 outputs BRDY from the CR unit 6 to the dispensing control board 951 via the gaming ball lending device connection terminal plate 869, and the signal is not lowered. In this case, the above-described PRDY and EXS are used to check whether BRQ and BRDY are normal. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 165 (e) and 165 (f), the payout control MPU 952a determines that BRQ and BRDY are not normal (timing J0), and starts from this timing J0 for a predetermined period JA (in this embodiment). After the elapse of time, the logic of the PRDY signal is set to LOW, that is, the state in which the PRDY signal is lowered is held and output from the output terminal of a predetermined output port of the payout control MPU 952a of the payout control unit 952. Then, PRDY is output to the CR unit 6 through the gaming ball lending device connection terminal plate 869, and the logic of the EXS signal is set to LOW, that is, the state of being lowered is held and the predetermined output port of the payout control MPU 952a And output to the CR unit 6 through the rental device connection terminal plate 869 such as a game ball as EXS. (Timing J1).

  Subsequently, the payout control MPU 952a sets the logic of the PRDY signal held down and held from the timing J1 after the elapse of a predetermined period JB from the timing J1 (in this embodiment, 200 ms ± 1 ms) as the logic HI. In other words, it is held in the raised state, output from the output terminal of the predetermined output port of the payout control MPU 952a, and output as PRDY to the CR unit 6 via the gaming ball lending device connection terminal plate 869 (timing J2 ).

  Subsequently, the payout control MPU 952a sets the logic of the PRDY signal raised and held from the timing J2 after the elapse of a predetermined period JC (in this embodiment, set to 100 ms ± 1 ms) from the timing J2 as its logic LOW. In other words, it is held in a lowered state, outputted from the output terminal of a predetermined output port of the payout control MPU 952a, and outputted as PRDY to the CR unit 6 via the gaming ball lending device connection terminal plate 869 (timing J3). ).

  Subsequently, the payout control MPU 952a sets the logic of the PRDY signal held down and held from the timing J3 after the elapse of a predetermined period JD from the timing J3 (in this embodiment, 100 ms ± 1 ms) as the logic HI. In other words, it is held in the raised state, output from the output terminal of the predetermined output port of the payout control MPU 952a, and output as PRDY to the CR unit 6 via the gaming ball lending device connection terminal plate 869 (timing J4). ).

  Subsequently, the payout control MPU 952a sets the logic of the PRDY signal raised and held from the timing J4 after the elapse of a predetermined period JE (in this embodiment, 100 ms ± 1 ms) from the timing J4 to LOW. In other words, it is held in a lowered state and is output from the output terminal of a predetermined output port of the payout control MPU 952a, and is output as PRDY to the CR unit 6 via the gaming ball lending device connection terminal plate 869 (timing J5). ).

  Subsequently, the payout control MPU 952a sets the logic of the PRDY signal held down and held from the timing J5 after the elapse of a predetermined period JF from the timing J5 (in this embodiment, 10000 ms ± 1 ms) as the logic HI. In other words, it is held in the raised state and is output from the output terminal of a predetermined output port of the payout control MPU 952a, and is output as PRDY to the CR unit 6 via the gaming ball lending device connection terminal plate 869 (timing J6). ).

  The above-described predetermined period JA to predetermined period JF are timed in the timer update process in step S552 in the payout control unit power-on process (payout control unit main process) shown in FIG.

[16. Various control processing of peripheral control board]
Next, various processes of the peripheral control board 1510 that receive various commands from the main control board 1310 (main control MPU 1310a) shown in FIG. 123 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 166 is a flowchart showing an example of processing at power-on of the peripheral control unit, FIG. 167 is a flowchart showing an example of peripheral control unit V blank interrupt processing, and FIG. 168 shows an example of the peripheral control unit 1 ms timer interrupt processing. 169 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the peripheral control unit command reception interrupt process, FIG. 170 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the peripheral control unit power failure warning signal interrupt process, and FIG. 171 illustrates the LOCKN signal history generation process. FIG. 172 is a flowchart showing an example of connection failure determination processing, FIG. 173 is a flowchart showing an example of connection recovery processing, and FIG. The timing to output a connection confirmation signal is explained That is a timing chart.

  As shown in FIG. 126, the peripheral control board 1510 includes a peripheral control unit 1511 and a liquid crystal display control unit 1512. Here, various control processes of the peripheral control unit 1511 will be described. First, peripheral control unit power-on processing will be described, followed by peripheral control unit V blank interrupt processing, peripheral control unit 1 ms timer interrupt processing, peripheral control unit command reception interrupt processing, peripheral control unit power failure warning signal interrupt processing, LOCKN signal The history creation process, connection failure determination process, and connection recovery process will be described. The LOCKN signal history creation process is executed as one process of the drawing state information acquisition process in step S1110 in the peripheral control unit 1 ms timer interrupt process described later. The connection failure determination process and the connection recovery process are performed when the peripheral control unit described later is turned on. This process is executed as one process of the warning process of step S1024 in the process peripheral control unit steady process, and the connection recovery process is executed following the connection failure determination process. In the present embodiment, the peripheral control unit power failure warning signal interrupt processing is set as the highest priority as the interrupt processing priority, followed by the peripheral control unit 1 ms timer interrupt processing, peripheral control unit command reception interrupt processing, and peripheral control unit The order of V blank interrupt processing is set.

[16-1. Various control processes of peripheral control unit]
[16-1-1. Peripheral control unit power-on processing]
First, the peripheral control unit power-on process will be described with reference to FIG. When the power to the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, the peripheral control MPU 1511a of the peripheral control unit 1511 shown in FIG. 126 performs a peripheral control unit power-on process as shown in FIG. When the peripheral control unit power-on process is started, the effect control program performs an initial setting process under the control of the peripheral control MPU 1511a (step S1000). In the initial setting process, the effect control program performs a process of initializing the peripheral control MPU 1511a itself, a hot start / cold start determination process, a process of setting a wait timer after reset, and the like. The peripheral control MPU 1511a first performs a process of initializing itself. The time required for the process of initializing the peripheral control MPU 1511a is on the order of microseconds (μs), and the peripheral control MPU 1511a is initialized in a very short time. be able to. Thereby, the peripheral control MPU 1511a is output from the main control board 1310, for example, in the peripheral control unit command reception interrupt processing described later, as shown in FIGS. 143 and 144, when the interrupt permission is set. Thus, various commands such as commands relating to control of game effects and commands relating to the state of the pachinko machine 1 can be received.

  In the hot start / cold start determination process, for the peripheral control RAM 1511c shown in FIG. 127, effect backup information (1fr) that is backed up in Bank1 (1fr) and Bank2 (1fr) in the backup first area 1511cb. ) And the production backup information (1 ms), which is the contents backed up in Bank 1 (1 ms) and Bank 2 (1 ms), are compared, and Bank 3 (1 fr) and Bank 4 (1 fr) in the backup second area 1511 cc are compared. The production backup information (1fr), which is the content that is backed up at the same time, is compared, and the production backup information that is the content that is backed up to Bank3 (1 ms) and Bank4 (1 ms) 1ms), and when the compared contents match, the contents stored in Bank1 (1fr) with respect to Bank0 (1fr), which is a normally used storage area of the peripheral control RAM 1511c shown in FIG. The production backup information (1fr) and the production backup information (1ms) stored in Bank1 (1ms) with respect to Bank0 (1ms) are copied back to make a hot start, When the contents do not match (that is, when they do not match), the value 0 is forcibly written to Bank0 (1fr) and Bank0 (1 ms), which are normally used storage areas of the peripheral control RAM 1511c. And cold start.

  Also, in the hot start / cold start determination processing, the production control backup information which is the contents backed up in the Bank 1 (SRAM) and Bank 2 (SRAM) in the backup first area 1511 db for the peripheral control SRAM 1511d shown in FIG. (SRAM) and comparison of effect backup information (SRAM), which is the contents backed up in Bank 3 (SRAM) and Bank 4 (SRAM), in the backup second area 1511 dc. When the compared contents match, the production backup information (SRAM) which is the contents stored in Bank 0 (SRAM) with respect to Bank 0 (SRAM) which is the storage area normally used in the peripheral control SRAM 1511d shown in FIG. ) Is copied back to make a hot start, but when the compared contents do not match (that is, when they do not match), the value is relative to Bank0 (SRAM), which is a storage area normally used by the peripheral control SRAM 1511d. A 0 is forcibly written to make a cold start. Subsequent to such hot start or cold start, the value 0 is forcibly written to the backup unmanaged work area 1511cf of the peripheral control RAM 1511c shown in FIG. The peripheral control MPU 1511a, after performing this initialization setting process, outputs a clear signal to the peripheral control built-in WDT 1511af shown in FIG. 127 and the peripheral control external WDT 1511e shown in FIG. 126 and resets to the peripheral control MPU 1511a. To prevent it

  Subsequent to step S1000, the effect control program performs current time information acquisition processing (step S1002). In this current time information acquisition processing, calendar information specifying the date and time and time information specifying the hour, minute, second are acquired from the RTC built-in RAM 4165aa of the RTC 41654a of the RTC control unit 4165 shown in FIG. In the RTC information acquisition storage area 1511cad of the peripheral control RAM 1511c shown in FIG. 5, the current calendar information is set in the calendar information storage unit and the current time information is set in the time information storage unit. In the current time information acquisition process, the brightness setting process of the liquid crystal display device is also performed. In this brightness setting process of the liquid crystal display device, the peripheral control MPU 1511a acquires brightness setting information from the RTC built-in RAM 4165aa of the RTC control unit 4165, and the game board is set to have the brightness of the LED included in the acquired brightness setting information. A process of turning on the backlight by adjusting the luminance of the backlight of the side effect display device 1600 is performed. As described above, the brightness setting information includes brightness adjustment information for adjusting the range of the brightness of the LED, which is the backlight of the game board side effect display device 1600, from 100% to 70% in increments of 5%, The brightness of the LED that is the backlight of the game board side effect display device 1600 that has been set is included.

  Specifically, in the luminance setting process of the liquid crystal display device, the luminance of the LED included in the luminance setting information stored in the RTC built-in RAM 4165aa of the RTC control unit 4165 is 75%, and the backlight of the game board side effect display device 1600 is displayed. Is turned on by adjusting the brightness of the backlight of the game board side effect display device 1600 based on the brightness adjustment information included in the brightness setting information, and the brightness stored in the RTC built-in RAM 4165aa of the RTC control unit 4165. When the backlight of the game board side effect display device 1600 is turned on when the luminance of the LED included in the setting information is 80%, the backlight of the game board side effect display device 1600 is turned on based on the luminance adjustment information included in the luminance setting information. Lights with the brightness adjusted. In the luminance setting process of the liquid crystal display device, the same correction as the luminance correction program for correcting the luminance of the game board side effect display device 1600 described above according to the usage time of the game board side effect display device 1600 is performed. It is not done at all. This is because the brightness setting process of the liquid crystal display device incorporates a correction program similar to the brightness correction program, so that the brightness of the LED is corrected toward 100% each time the brightness setting process of the liquid crystal display device is executed. This is to prevent it from being done.

  In the present embodiment, the peripheral control MPU 1511a acquires calendar information and time information from the RTC built-in RAM 4165aa of the RTC 4165a only once when the power is turned on. The peripheral control MPU 1511a outputs a clear signal to the peripheral control built-in WDT 1511af and the peripheral control external WDT 1511e after performing the current time information acquisition process so that the peripheral control MPU 1511a is not reset.

  Subsequent to step S1002, the effect control program sets a value 0 to the V blank signal detection flag VB-FLG (step S1006). This V blank signal detection flag VB-FLG is a flag for determining whether or not to execute a peripheral control unit steady process to be described later, and has a value of 1 when the peripheral control unit steady process is executed. Is set to 0 when not executing. The V blank signal detection flag VB-FLG, which will be described later, is executed when a V blank signal indicating that the screen data from the peripheral control MPU 1511a can be received is input from the sound source built-in VDP 1512a. The value 1 is set in the part V blank signal interrupt processing. In step S1006, the V blank signal detection flag VB-FLG is initialized once by setting the value 0 to the V blank signal detection flag VB-FLG. The peripheral control MPU 1511a sets a value of 0 to the V blank signal detection flag VB-FLG, and then outputs a clear signal to the peripheral control built-in WDT 1511af and the peripheral control external WDT 1511e so that the peripheral control MPU 1511a is not reset. Yes.

  Subsequent to step S1006, the effect control program determines whether or not the V blank signal detection flag VB-FLG is 1 (step S1008). When the V blank signal detection flag VB-FLG is not 1 (value 0), the process returns to step S1008 and it is repeatedly determined whether or not the V blank signal detection flag VB-FLG is 1. By repeating such a determination, the process waits until the peripheral control unit steady process is executed. The peripheral control MPU 1511a determines whether or not the V blank signal detection flag VB-FLG is 1, and then outputs a clear signal to the peripheral control built-in WDT 1511af and the peripheral control external WDT 1511e to reset the peripheral control MPU 1511a. It is made so that it won't be applied.

  When the V blank signal detection flag VB-FLG has a value of 1 in step S1008, that is, when the peripheral control unit steady process is executed, a value 1 is first set to the steady process flag SP-FLG (step S1009). The steady processing flag SP-FLG is set to a value of 1 when the peripheral control unit steady processing is being executed, and to a value of 0 when the peripheral control unit steady processing is completed.

  Subsequent to step S1009, the effect control program performs 1 ms interrupt timer activation processing (step S1010). In this 1 ms interrupt timer starting process, a 1 ms interrupt timer for executing a later-described peripheral control unit 1 ms timer interrupt process is started, and the number of times this 1 ms interrupt timer is started and the peripheral control unit 1 ms timer interrupt process is executed. The value 1 is set in the 1 ms timer interrupt execution count STN for counting the 1 ms timer interrupt execution count STN. This 1 ms timer interrupt execution count STN is updated by the peripheral control unit 1 ms timer interrupt processing.

  Subsequent to step S1010, the effect control program performs lamp data output processing (step S1012). In this lamp data output process, the effect control program performs DMA serial continuous transmission to the lamp drive board 4170 shown in FIG. Here, the serial I / O port for the lamp driving board is continuously transmitted using the peripheral control DMA controller 1511ac of the peripheral control MPU 1511a shown in FIG. When the serial I / O port continuous transmission for the lamp driving board is started, the lamp driving board side transmission data storage area 1511caa of the peripheral control RAM 1511c externally attached to the peripheral control MPU 1511a shown in FIG. 127 is shown in FIG. The game board side light emission data SL-DAT for outputting a lighting signal, a blinking signal, or a gradation lighting signal to a plurality of LEDs of various decorative boards provided in the game board 5 is created by a lamp data creation process described later. Is set.

  The peripheral control CPU core 1511aa of the peripheral control MPU 1511a shown in FIG. 127 designates transmission of the lamp drive board serial I / O port as a request factor of the peripheral control DMA controller 1511ac, and stores the lamp drive board side transmission data storage area 1511caa. The first 1 byte of the game board side light emission data SL-DAT stored at the top address is transferred to the serial I / O port for the lamp driving board via the external bus 1511h, the peripheral control bus controller 1511ad, and the peripheral bus 1511ai. Transfer and write to the send buffer register. As a result, the serial I / O port for the lamp driving board transfers the written data in the transmission buffer register to the transmission shift register, and synchronizes with the light emission clock signal SL-CLK on the game board side to 1 byte of the transmission shift register. The data starts to be transmitted bit by bit.

  The peripheral control DMA controller 1511ac is triggered by the transmission interrupt request for the lamp drive board serial I / O port (in this embodiment, in the transmission buffer register of the lamp drive board serial I / O port). The written 1-byte data is transferred to the transmission shift register, and the transmission buffer register is empty because the 1-byte data is lost.), The peripheral control CPU core 1511aa is using the bus. If not, the remaining game board side light emission data SL-DAT stored in the lamp drive board side transmission data storage area 1511caa is byte by byte via the external bus 1511h, the peripheral control bus controller 1511ad, and the peripheral bus 1511ai. Transmit serial I / O port for lamp drive board By transferring and writing to the buffer register, the lamp drive board serial I / O port transfers the written data of the transmission buffer register to the transmission shift register, and synchronizes with the light emission clock signal SL-CLK on the game board side. Transmission of 1-byte data of the transmission shift register is started bit by bit, and continuous transmission is performed through the serial I / O port for the lamp driving board.

  In the lamp data output process, the effect control program performs a DMA serial continuous transmission process to the frame decoration drive amplifier board 194 shown in FIG. Also here, the frame I / O port LED serial I / O port continuous transmission is performed using the peripheral control DMA controller 1511ac of the peripheral control MPU 1511a. When this frame decoration drive amplifier board LED serial I / O port continuous transmission starts, the frame decoration drive amplifier board side LED transmission data storage area of the peripheral control RAM 1511c externally attached to the peripheral control MPU 1511a shown in FIG. In 1511cab, door-side light emission data STL-DAT for outputting lighting signals, blinking signals, or gradation lighting signals to a plurality of LEDs on various decorative boards provided on the door frame 3 is created by a lamp data creation process described later. Is set.

  The peripheral control CPU core 1511aa of the peripheral control MPU 1511a designates transmission of the frame decoration drive amplifier board LED serial I / O port as a request factor of the peripheral control DMA controller 1511ac, and transmits the frame decoration drive amplifier board side LED transmission data storage area. The first one byte of the door-side light emission data STL-DAT stored at the head address of 1511cab is serialized for the frame decoration drive amplifier board LED via the external bus 1511h, the peripheral control bus controller 1511ad, and the peripheral bus 1511ai. Transfer and write to the I / O port transmit buffer register. As a result, the frame decoration drive amplifier board LED serial I / O port transfers the written data of the transmission buffer register to the transmission shift register, and synchronizes with the door side light emission clock signal STL-CLK. Transmission of 1-byte data is started bit by bit.

  The peripheral control DMA controller 1511ac is triggered by this every time a transmission interrupt request for the frame decoration drive amplifier board LED serial I / O port is generated (in this embodiment, the frame decoration drive amplifier board LED serial I / O 1 byte data written in the transmission buffer register of the port is transferred to the transmission shift register, and the transmission buffer register runs out of 1 byte data and becomes empty.), Peripheral control CPU core 1511aa When the bus does not use the bus, the remaining door side light emission data STL-DAT stored in the frame decoration drive amplifier board side LED transmission data storage area 1511cab is stored byte by byte in the external bus 1511h and the peripheral control bus controller 1511ad. And frame decoration via peripheral bus 1511ai By transferring and writing to the transmission buffer register of the serial amplifier I / O port for the dynamic amplifier board LED, the serial I / O port for frame decoration drive amplifier board LED writes the data of the written transmission buffer register to the transmission shift register. Transfer and start transmitting 1-byte data of the transmission shift register bit by bit in synchronization with the door side light emission clock signal STL-CLK, and perform continuous transmission by the serial I / O port for frame decoration drive amplifier board LED Yes.

  Subsequent to step S1012, the effect control program performs effect operation unit monitoring processing (step S1014). In this effect operation unit monitoring process, the operation button 410 is operated based on detection signals from various detection switches provided in the effect operation unit 400 in the effect operation unit information acquisition process in the peripheral control unit 1 ms timer interrupt process described later. 127 is set based on the presentation operation unit information acquisition storage area 1511cai of the peripheral control RAM 1511c shown in FIG. It is decided as appropriate whether or not to reflect the above.

  Subsequent to step S1014, the effect control program performs display data output processing (step S1016). In this display data output process, the drawing data for one screen (one frame) generated on the built-in VRAM of the sound source built-in VDP 1512a in the display data creation process described later is transmitted from the channels CH1 and 2 shown in FIG. Output to the game board side effect display device 1600 and the door frame side effect display device 460. Thereby, various screens are drawn on the game board side effect display device 1600 and the door frame side effect display device 460. In the display data output process, when the drawing exceeding the drawing capability of the sound source built-in VDP 1512a is performed, the generated drawing data for one screen (one frame) is used for the game board side effect display device 1600 and the door frame side effect. The output to the display device 460 is canceled. This can prevent the processing time from being delayed, but although a so-called frame drop occurs, the various decorative boards provided in the game board 5 shown in FIG. 8 by the ramp data output processing in step S1012. A plurality of LEDs and effects by a plurality of LEDs on various decorative boards provided on the door frame 3 and various effects from the speaker 921 shown in FIG. 5 and the upper speaker 573 shown in FIG. It is a mechanism that can give priority to the synchronization with the production of combined music and sound effects.

  Subsequent to step S1016, the effect control program performs sound data output processing (step S1018). In this sound data output process, the effect control program outputs to the audio data transmission IC 1512c as audio data obtained by serializing sound data such as music and sound effects set in the sound source built-in VDP 1512a in the sound data creation process described later, In addition to music and sound effects, sound data of notification sound and notification sound is output to the audio data transmission IC 1512c as serialized audio data. When the audio data transmission IC 1512c receives the serialized audio data from the sound source built-in VDP 1512a, the audio data transmission IC 1512c is directed toward the frame decoration drive amplifier board 194 as differential serial data using the right audio data as a plus signal and a minus signal. At the same time, the left audio data is transmitted toward the frame decoration drive amplifier board 194 as differential serial data having a plus signal and a minus signal. As a result, music, sound effects, and the like adapted to various effects are reproduced in stereo from the speaker 921 and the upper speaker 573, and notification sounds and notification sounds are also reproduced in stereo.

  Subsequent to step S1018, the effect control program performs scheduler update processing (step S1020). In this scheduler update process, the effect control program updates various schedule data set in the schedule data storage area 1511cae of the peripheral control RAM 1511c shown in FIG. For example, in the scheduler update process, among the screen data arranged in chronological order constituting the screen generation schedule data set in the schedule data storage area 1511cae, what number screen data from the top screen data is stored in the sound source built-in VDP 1512a. The pointer is updated to indicate whether to output.

  In the scheduler update process, among the light emission data arranged in time series constituting the light emission mode generation schedule data set in the schedule data storage area 1511cae, the number of the light emission data from the first light emission data is emitted from the various LEDs. The pointer is updated to indicate whether the mode is set.

  In the scheduler update process, sound data such as music and sound effects, sound data of notification sounds and notification sounds, which are arranged in time series constituting the schedule data for sound generation set in the schedule data storage area 1511cae, are instructed. Of the sound command data, the pointer is updated in order to indicate what number of sound command data from the head sound command data is to be output to the sound source built-in VDP 1512a.

  In the scheduler update process, from the drive data of the electric drive source such as a motor or a solenoid arranged in time series constituting the electric drive source schedule data set in the schedule data storage area 1511cae, The pointer is updated to indicate what number of drive data is to be output. The drive data of the electric drive sources such as motors and solenoids arranged in time series constituting the electric drive source schedule data is a peripheral control unit 1 ms timer interrupt which is repeatedly executed every time a 1 ms timer interrupt described later occurs. It is updated by motor and solenoid drive processing in the processing. In the motor and solenoid drive processing that is repeatedly executed each time this 1 ms timer interrupt occurs, an electric drive source such as a motor or solenoid is driven according to the drive data indicated by the pointer, and the next drive specified in time series is performed. The pointer is updated to the data, and the pointer is updated every time its own processing is executed. In other words, since the drive data indicated by the pointer updated in the motor and solenoid drive processing is forcibly updated in the scheduler update processing, the pointer is originally instructed for some reason in the motor and solenoid drive processing. Even if other drive data is instructed from the drive data that is supposed to be performed, it is forcibly updated to instruct the drive data that should be instructed originally in the scheduler update processing.

  Subsequent to step S1020, the effect control program performs a received command analysis process (step S1022). In this received command analysis process, the effect control program receives information transmitted from the effect display drive board 4450 via the peripheral door relay terminal board 882 and the frame peripheral relay terminal board 868, and various kinds of information transmitted from the main control board 1310. The command is analyzed for various commands received in the peripheral control unit command reception interrupt processing (command receiving means) described later (command analyzing means). The production control program is based on information transmitted from the production display drive board 4450 via the peripheral door relay terminal plate 882 and the frame peripheral relay terminal plate 868, screen generation schedule data, light emission mode generation schedule data, sound Generation schedule data, electrical drive source schedule data, and the like are extracted from the peripheral control ROM 1511b of the peripheral control unit 1511 or various control data copy areas 1511ce of the peripheral control RAM 1511c and set in the schedule data storage area of the peripheral control RAM 1511c in 1511cae. To do. In addition, in the effect control program, the command from the main control board 1310 received in the peripheral control unit command interrupt process is, for example, a start opening prize command for instructing the start of a start opening prize effect, the number of ordinary symbols held A normal symbol storage command for identifying (0 to 4), a symbol synchronization effect start command for instructing the start of a symbol synchronization effect, a symbol storage command that is output when the number of start suspension changes, A winning prize 1 count display command (a winning prize count command) that is output every time a game ball is received, or a frame status 1 command (second error occurrence command, which indicates the full state shown in FIG. 144, It is analyzed whether or not it is a full error occurrence command (command analysis means), and it is recognized which gaming state is currently in effect. In addition, after the predetermined time has elapsed since the power was turned on, the effect control program is configured such that a command received by the peripheral control unit command reception interrupt process is a body frame opening command, a body frame closing command, a door opening command, or a door frame closing. Analyzes whether it is a command or not. Various commands from the main control board 1310 are received by the peripheral control unit command reception interrupt process and stored in the reception command storage area 1511cac of the peripheral control RAM 1511c shown in FIG. The effect control program analyzes various commands stored in the received command storage area 1511cac. As shown in FIG. 143, the various commands are classified into the various commands classified as related to the special figure 1 tuned effect, the various commands classified as related to the special figure 2 tuned effect, the various commands classified as related to the jackpot, and the power-on. , Various commands categorized in relation to ordinary drawing effect, various commands categorized in relation to ordinary electric role effect, various commands categorized in notification display shown in FIG. 144, door frame opening command described above , Door frame closing command, body frame opening command and body frame closing command, error release navigation command (corresponding to the second error canceling command) and frame state 1 command (corresponding to the second error occurrence command) There are various commands that are classified, various commands that are classified as related to the test, and various commands that are classified into others.

  Subsequent to step S1022, the effect control program performs warning processing (step S1024). In this warning process, when the command analyzed by the effect control program in the received command analysis process in step S1022 as described above includes various commands classified into the notification display shown in FIG. The screen generation schedule data, the light emission mode generation schedule data, the sound generation schedule data, the electrical drive source schedule data, and the like set in the abnormality display mode for executing the abnormality notification are stored in the peripheral control unit 1511. The data is extracted from the various control data copy areas 1511ce of the peripheral control ROM 1511b or the peripheral control RAM 1511c and set in the schedule data storage area of the peripheral control RAM 1511c in 1511cae. In the warning process, when multiple abnormalities occur at the same time, the abnormality notification is performed in the order of priority registered in advance, and the transition to other abnormality notifications remaining after the abnormality is resolved automatically It is supposed to be. This allows you to monitor multiple anomalies at the same time without losing the information that an anomaly has occurred due to the occurrence of another anomaly after the occurrence of the anomaly but before resolving the anomaly Can do.

  Furthermore, in this warning process, after a predetermined time has elapsed since the power was turned on, the command analyzed by the effect control program in the above-described received command analysis process (step S1022) is classified into the status display shown in FIG. Various commands, for example, an error cancellation navigation command (second error cancellation command), by controlling the liquid crystal display control unit 1512 in a mode different from the normal performance mode accompanying the performance operation, for example, on the game board side Visually warn the outside using an effect display device 1600 (effect device), door frame side effect display device 460 (effect device), and a lamp (effect device), or audibly warn the outside using a speaker ( Error notification means). In this way, when a malicious player attempts to input an error canceling navigation command to the main control board 1310 by operating the operation switch 954 of the payout control board 951 despite being in a gaming state. Since the pachinko machine 1 is configured to warn the outside, fraudulent acts on the main control board 1310 that may affect the progress of the game are suppressed.

  Next, following step S1024 described above, the effect control program performs an RCT acquisition information update process (step S1026). In this RTC acquisition information update process, the effect control program stores the current time information acquisition process in step S1002 and stores it in the calendar information storage unit set in the RTC information acquisition storage area 1511cad of the peripheral control RAM 1511c shown in FIG. The updated calendar information and the time information stored in the time information storage unit are updated. By this RCT acquisition information update process, the hour, minute and second as time information stored in the time information storage unit are updated, and the year and month as calendar information stored in the calendar information storage unit based on the updated time information. The day is updated.

  Subsequent to step S1026, the effect control program performs lamp data creation processing (step S1028). In this lamp data creation process, the effect control program updates the pointer in the scheduler update process in step S1020, and the pointer indicates the light emission data arranged in time series constituting the light emission mode generation schedule data. Based on the light emission data, the game board side light emission data SL- for outputting a lighting signal, a flashing signal, or a gradation lighting signal to a plurality of LEDs of various decorative boards provided in the game board 5 shown in FIG. The DAT is created by extracting from the peripheral control ROM 1511b of the peripheral control unit 1511 or various control data copy areas 1511ce of the peripheral control RAM 1511c, and set in the lamp drive board side transmission data storage area 1511caa of the peripheral control RAM 1511c shown in FIG. In addition, various equipment provided on the door frame 3 The door side light emission data STL-DAT for outputting a lighting signal, a blinking signal, or a gradation lighting signal to a plurality of LEDs on the board is used as the various control data copy area 1511ce of the peripheral control ROM 1511b of the peripheral control unit 1511 or the peripheral control RAM 1511c. And is set in the transmission data storage area 1511cab for LED on the frame decoration drive amplifier board side of the peripheral control RAM 1511c shown in FIG.

  Subsequent to step S1028, the effect control program performs display data creation processing (step S1030). In this display data creation process, the presentation control program updates the pointer in the scheduler update process in step S1020, and the screen data indicated by the pointer among the screen data arranged in time series constituting the screen generation schedule data. Are extracted from the peripheral control ROM 1511b of the peripheral control unit 1511 or various control data copy areas 1511ce of the peripheral control RAM 1511c and output to the VDP 1512a with built-in sound source. When the screen data is input from the peripheral control MPU 1511a, the sound source built-in VDP 1512a extracts character data from the liquid crystal and sound control ROM 1512b based on the input screen data to create sprite data, thereby producing a game board side effect display device. 1600 and drawing data for one screen (one frame) displayed on the door frame side effect display device 460 are generated on the built-in VRAM.

  Subsequent to step S1030, the effect control program performs sound data creation processing (step S1032). In this sound data creation process, the effect control program updates the pointer in the scheduler update process in step S1020, and the pointer indicates the sound command data arranged in time series constituting the sound generation schedule data. The sound command data is extracted from the peripheral control ROM 1511b of the peripheral control unit 1511 or various control data copy areas 1511ce of the peripheral control RAM 1511c and is output to the sound source built-in VDP 1512a. When the sound command data is input from the peripheral control MPU 1511a, the sound source built-in VDP 1512a extracts sound data such as music and sound effects stored in the liquid crystal and sound control ROM 1512b and controls the sound source by controlling the sound source. In addition to incorporating sound data such as music and sound effects according to the track number defined in the data, an output channel to be used is set according to the output channel number.

  In the sound data creation process, every time this sound data creation process is performed (that is, every time the peripheral control unit steady process is performed), the peripheral control A / D converter 1511ak shown in FIG. The voltage divided by the resistance value at the rotational position of the knob portion 1510a is converted into a value of 1024 steps from 0 to 1023. In this embodiment, the value of 1024 steps is divided into seven and managed as substrate volumes 0 to 6, and the sound volume is set to the substrate volume 0, the maximum volume is set to the substrate volume 6, and the substrate volume 0 to the substrate volume are set. Each volume is set to increase toward the volume 6. Audio data is transmitted as audio data obtained by serializing the sound data by the sound data output processing in step S1018 described above by controlling the sound source built-in VDP 1512a of the liquid crystal display control unit 1512 so that the volume is set to the substrate volume 0-6. By outputting to the IC 1512c, music and sound effects can flow from the speaker 921 and the upper speaker 573.

  In addition, the notification sound and the notification sound flow without depending on the volume adjustment based on the turning operation of the knob part, and the sound volume of the liquid crystal display control unit 1512 is built in the program from the mute level to the maximum volume. The VDP 1512a can be controlled and adjusted. The volume adjusted by this program can be smoothly changed from the mute to the maximum volume, unlike the substrate volume divided into the above seven stages. For example, even when a hall clerk or the like turns the knob of the volume control volume 1510a to set the volume to a low level, the production sound such as music and sound effects flowing from the speaker 921 and the upper speaker 573 is reduced. However, when a malfunction occurs in the pachinko machine 1 or when the player is cheating, a notification sound set to a large volume (in this embodiment, the maximum volume) can be played. Therefore, even if the volume of the production sound is reduced, it is possible to prevent the hall clerk or the like from becoming difficult to notice the occurrence of a malfunction or the player's cheating due to the notification sound. Also, based on the current board volume set by volume adjustment based on the turning operation of the knob part, the volume of the advertisement sound is reduced so as not to interfere with the music and sound effects. In addition to music and sound effects, the screen unfolded on the game board side effect display device 1600 and the door frame side effect display device 460 can be rendered more powerful or advantageous for the player. It is also possible to notify that there is a high possibility that the game state will be entered.

  Subsequent to step S1032, the effect control program performs a backup process (step S1034). In this backup process, the effect control program stores the contents stored in the peripheral control RAM 1511c and the peripheral control RAM 1511c externally attached to the backup first area 1511cb and the backup second area 1511cc shown in FIG. The contents are copied and backed up, and the contents stored in the peripheral control SRAM 1511d attached to the peripheral control MPU 1511a are copied and backed up in the backup first area 1511db and the backup second area 1511dc, respectively.

  Specifically, in the backup process, the peripheral control RAM 1511c is backed up every frame (1 frame) in the backup target work area 1511ca shown in FIG. 127, that is, every time the peripheral control unit steady process is executed. Included in Bank 0 (1fr), lamp driving board side transmission data storage area 1511caa, frame decoration driving amplifier board side LED transmission data storage area 1511cab, reception command storage area 1511cac, RTC information acquisition storage area 1511cad, and The production information (1fr), which is the content stored in the schedule data storage area 1511cae, is used as production backup information (1fr), and Bank1 (1fr) and Bank2 (1) of the backup first area 1511cb. Peripheral control DMA controller 1511ac to r) is copied at high speed, and backup Bank3 second area 1511cc (1fr) and peripheral control DMA controller 1511ac to Bank4 (1FR) is copied at high speed.

  The high-speed copy of the contents stored in Bank0 (1fr) by the peripheral control DMA controller 1511ac will be briefly described. The peripheral control MPU core 1511aa of the peripheral control MPU 1511a shown in FIG. The content stored in Bank0 (1fr) is designated to be copied to Bank1 (1fr) in the backup first area 1511cb, and the content stored in the first address of Bank0 (1fr) is changed to the end address of Bank0 (1fr) The stored contents are all copied in sequence starting from the first address of Bank 1 (1fr) in the backup first area 1511cb in succession to a predetermined byte (for example, 1 byte), and the peripheral control MPU core 1511aa performs peripheral control. The contents stored in Bank0 (1fr) as the request factor of the MA controller 1511ac, the copy to the Bank2 (1fr) of the backup first area 1511cb is designated, and the Bank0 from the contents stored at the head address of Bank0 (1fr) The contents stored at the end address of (1fr) are all copied in order from the start address of Bank2 (1fr) in the backup first area 1511cb in succession by a predetermined number of bytes (for example, 1 byte).

  Subsequently, the peripheral control MPU core 1511aa designates the content stored in Bank0 (1fr) as the request factor of the peripheral control DMA controller 1511ac, specifies the copy to the bank3 (1fr) of the backup second area 1511cc, and Bank0 (1fr) ) To the content stored at the end address of Bank0 (1fr) to the content stored at the end address of Bank0 (1fr), the first address of Bank3 (1fr) in the backup second area 1511cc continuously by a predetermined byte (for example, 1 byte) The peripheral control MPU core 1511aa specifies the contents stored in Bank0 (1fr) as the request factor of the peripheral control DMA controller 1511ac, and specifies that the backup second area 1511cc is copied to Bank4 (1fr). Shi From the content stored at the beginning address of Bank0 (1fr) to the content stored at the end address of Bank0 (1fr), bank 4 (1fr) in the backup second area 1511cc is continuously provided by a predetermined number of bytes (for example, 1 byte). Copy everything starting from the first address.

  In the backup process, the peripheral control SRAM 1511d is a backup target every frame (1 frame) in the backup target work area 1511da shown in FIG. 127, that is, every time the peripheral control unit steady process is executed. The peripheral control DMA controller 1511ac operates at high speed in the bank 1 (SRAM) and the bank 2 (SRAM) of the backup first area 1511db using the production information (SRAM) stored in the Bank 0 (SRAM) as production backup information (SRAM). The peripheral control DMA controller 1511ac copies the data to the bank 3 (SRAM) and the bank 4 (SRAM) of the backup second area 1511dc at high speed.

  The high-speed copy of the contents stored in Bank 0 (SRAM) by the peripheral control DMA controller 1511ac will be briefly described. The peripheral control MPU core 1511aa of the peripheral control MPU 1511a shown in FIG. The content stored in Bank0 (SRAM) is designated to be copied to Bank1 (SRAM) in the backup first area 1511db, and the content stored at the beginning address of Bank0 (SRAM) is changed to the end address of Bank0 (SRAM). The stored contents are all copied sequentially from the first address of Bank 1 (SRAM) in the backup first area 1511db in order of predetermined bytes (for example, 1 byte), and the peripheral control MPU core 1511a Is stored in the first address of Bank0 (SRAM), specifying the contents stored in Bank0 (SRAM) as the request factor of the peripheral control DMA controller 1511ac, specifying the copy to Bank2 (SRAM) of the backup first area 1511db The contents to the contents stored at the end address of Bank 0 (SRAM) are all copied in order from the start address of Bank 2 (SRAM) in the backup first area 1511 db in succession by a predetermined number of bytes (for example, 1 byte).

  Subsequently, the peripheral control MPU core 1511aa designates the content stored in the Bank 0 (SRAM) as the request factor of the peripheral control DMA controller 1511ac, specifies the copy of the backup second area 1511dc to the Bank 3 (SRAM), and Bank 0 (SRAM). ) To the content stored at the end address of Bank 0 (SRAM) to the content stored at the end address of Bank 0 (SRAM) continuously by a predetermined number of bytes (for example, 1 byte) at the start address of Bank 3 (SRAM) in backup second area 1511 dc The peripheral control MPU core 1511aa copies the contents stored in the Bank 0 (SRAM) as the request factor of the peripheral control DMA controller 1511ac to the Bank 4 (SRAM) of the backup second area 1511dc. P2 is designated, and the backup second area 1511dc is continuously written by predetermined bytes (for example, 1 byte) from the content stored at the start address of Bank0 (SRAM) to the content stored at the end address of Bank0 (SRAM). Are all copied in order from the top address of Bank 4 (SRAM).

  Subsequent to step S1034, WDT clear processing is performed (step S1036). In this WDT clear process, a clear signal is output to the peripheral control built-in WDT 1511af and the peripheral control external WDT 1511e so that the peripheral control MPU 1511a is not reset.

  Subsequent to step S1036, the effect control program sets the value 0 in the steady processing flag SP-FLG as the completion of the peripheral control unit steady processing (step S1038), returns to step S1006 again, and the V blank signal detection flag VB. -FLG is initialized by setting value 0, and the determination in step S1008 is repeated until value 1 is set in V blank signal detection flag VB-FLG in the peripheral control unit V blank signal interrupt processing described later. That is, in step S1008, the process waits until a value 1 is set in the V blank signal detection flag VB-FLG. If it is determined in step S1008 that the V blank signal detection flag VB-FLG is 1, the process proceeds from step S1009 to step S1009. The process of S1038 is performed, and the process returns to step S1006 again. As described above, when it is determined in step S1008 that the V blank signal detection flag VB-FLG has a value of 1, processing in steps S1009 to S1038 is performed. The processing from step S1009 to step S1038 is referred to as “peripheral control unit steady processing”.

  The peripheral control unit steady process starts from the fact that the effect control program first sets the value 1 in the steady processing flag SP-FLG, assuming that the peripheral control unit steady process is being executed in step S1009, and 1 ms in step S1010. An interrupt timer activation process is performed, and each process of steps S1012, S1014,..., And step S1036 is performed. Set to to complete. The peripheral control unit steady process is executed when the V blank signal detection flag VB-FLG is 1 in step S1008. As described above, the V blank signal detection flag VB-FLG is executed when the V blank signal indicating that the screen data from the peripheral control MPU 1511a can be received is input from the sound source built-in VDP 1512a. The value 1 is set in the peripheral control unit V blank signal interrupt processing described later. In the present embodiment, as described above, the frame frequency (number of screen updates per second) of the game board side effect display device 1600 and the door frame side effect display device 460 is set to approximately 30 fps per second as described above. The interval at which the blank signal is input is approximately 33.3 ms (= 1000 ms ÷ 30 fps). That is, the peripheral control unit steady process is repeatedly executed about every 33.3 ms.

[16-1-2. Peripheral control unit V blank signal interrupt processing]
Next, the V blank signal indicating that the screen data from the peripheral control MPU 1511a of the peripheral control unit 1511 shown in FIG. 126 can be received is input from the sound source built-in VDP 1512a of the liquid crystal display control unit 1512. The peripheral control unit V blank signal interrupt processing executed with the above as an opportunity will be described. When the peripheral control unit V blank signal interrupt process is started, the peripheral control MPU 1511a of the peripheral control unit 1511 determines whether the steady processing flag SP-FLG is 0 as shown in FIG. S1045). As described above, the steady processing flag SP-FLG has a value of 1 when the peripheral control unit steady processing in steps S1009 to S1038 in the peripheral control unit power-on processing of FIG. It is set to a value of 0 when execution of the process is completed.

  If the steady process flag SP-FLG is not 0 (value 1) in step S1045, that is, if the peripheral control unit steady process is being executed, this routine is terminated. On the other hand, when the steady processing flag SP-FLG is 0 in step S1045, that is, when the execution of the peripheral control unit steady processing is completed, the value 1 is set to the V blank signal detection flag VB-FLG (step S1050). This routine ends. As described above, the V blank signal detection flag VB-FLG is a flag for determining whether or not to execute the peripheral control unit steady process. When the part steady process is not executed, the value is set to 0.

  In this embodiment, it is determined in step S1045 whether or not the steady processing flag SP-FLG is 0, that is, whether or not the peripheral control unit steady processing has been completed, and the peripheral control unit steady processing has been completed. Sometimes the value 1 is set to the V blank signal detection flag VB-FLG in step S1050. This is because the V blank signal is input and the V blank signal is input when the peripheral control unit steady processing is being executed. When the value 1 is set in the signal detection flag VB-FLG, it is assumed that the peripheral control unit steady process is executed in step S1008 in the peripheral control unit power-on process of FIG. Since the peripheral control unit steady processing is started from the beginning by forcibly canceling in the middle, the peripheral control unit power supply in FIG. In step S1009 in the time processing (peripheral control unit steady processing), the peripheral control unit V blank, which is this routine, indicates that the peripheral control unit steady processing is being executed by setting the value 1 to the steady processing flag SP-FLG. In addition to notifying the signal interrupt processing, the peripheral control portion steady processing is executed by setting the steady processing flag SP-FLG to 0 in step S1038 in the peripheral control portion power-on processing (peripheral control portion steady processing) in FIG. By notifying the completion to the peripheral control unit V blank signal interrupt processing which is this routine, the steady processing flag SP-FLG has a value of 0 in the determination of step S1045 in the peripheral control unit V blank signal interrupt processing which is this routine. In other words, that is, whether or not the peripheral control unit steady-state processing has been completed. . In other words, this is a measure for the case where the peripheral control unit steady-state processing cannot be completed before the next V blank signal is input and the next V blank signal is input, so-called processing failure.

  As a result, in the current peripheral control unit steady process, if the process cannot be completed in about 33.3 ms and the process is dropped, the next determination is made in step S1008 in the peripheral control unit power-on process of FIG. 166. It is in a state of waiting until the V blank signal is input. That is, the time required to execute the current peripheral control unit steady process that has been dropped is about 66.6 ms. Normally, a peripheral control unit 1 ms timer interrupt process, which will be described later, is repeatedly executed every time a 1 ms interrupt timer is generated by starting the 1 ms interrupt timer in step S1010 in the peripheral controller power-on process (peripheral control unit steady process) in FIG. Is executed only 32 times for one peripheral control unit steady process. However, if there is a current peripheral control unit steady process that has been dropped as described above, the peripheral control unit 1 ms timer interrupt process is not performed 64 times. No, it is executed only 32 times. In other words, even when the peripheral control unit steady process is lost, the consistency between the presentation progress state by the peripheral control unit steady process and the presentation progress state by the peripheral control unit 1 ms timer interrupt process, which is timer interrupt control, is consistent. It is designed not to collapse. Therefore, even if the peripheral control unit steady process is lost, it is possible to reliably match the progress state of the performance.

[16-1-3. Peripheral control unit 1ms timer interrupt processing]
Next, the peripheral control unit 1 ms timer interrupt process that is repeatedly executed every time the 1 ms interrupt timer is generated by starting the 1 ms interrupt timer in step S1010 in the peripheral control unit steady process of the peripheral control unit power-on process of FIG. 166 will be described. . When this peripheral control unit 1 ms timer interrupt process is started, the peripheral control MPU 1511a of the peripheral control unit 1511 shown in FIG. 126 determines whether the 1 ms timer interrupt execution count STN is smaller than 33 times as shown in FIG. Is determined (step S1100). As described above, the 1 ms timer interrupt execution count STN is determined by the 1 ms interrupt timer starting process in the routine control section steady process of the peripheral control section power-on process in FIG. It is a counter that counts the number of times a peripheral control unit 1 ms timer interrupt process is executed. In the present embodiment, as described above, the frame frequency (number of screen updates per second) of the game board side effect display device 1600 and the door frame side effect display device 460 is set to approximately 30 fps per second as described above. The interval at which the blank signal is input is approximately 33.3 ms (= 1000 ms ÷ 30 fps). That is, since the peripheral control unit steady process is repeatedly executed about every 33.3 ms, after starting the 1 ms interrupt timer in step S1010 in the peripheral control unit steady process, the next peripheral control unit steady process is performed. The peripheral control unit 1 ms timer interrupt process is executed only 32 times before. Specifically, when the 1 ms interrupt timer is started in step S1010 in the peripheral control unit steady process, the first 1 ms timer interrupt is generated first, then the second,... Will occur.

  When the 1 ms timer interrupt execution count STN is not smaller than 33 times in step S1100, that is, when the 33 ms 1 ms timer interrupt is generated and the peripheral control unit 1 ms timer interrupt processing is started, this routine is ended as it is. In the present embodiment, when the 33rd 1 ms timer interrupt occurs accidentally before the next generation of the V blank signal, in the present embodiment, the peripheral control unit 1 ms timer interrupt process is the peripheral control unit V as the priority of interrupt processing. Although set higher than the blank interrupt process, the start of the peripheral control unit 1 ms timer interrupt process by the 33rd 1 ms timer interrupt is forcibly canceled. In other words, in the present embodiment, since the V blank signal dominates the entire system of the peripheral control board 1510, if the 33rd 1 ms timer interrupt occurs accidentally before the next V blank signal generation, In order to execute the peripheral control unit V blank interrupt process, the start of the peripheral control unit 1 ms timer interrupt process by the 33rd 1 ms timer interrupt is forcibly canceled. Then, after the 1 ms interrupt timer is started again in step S1010 in the peripheral control unit steady process due to the generation of the V blank signal, the peripheral control unit 1 ms timer interrupt process is newly started by the first 1 ms timer interrupt generation. ing.

  On the other hand, when the 1 ms timer interrupt execution count STN is smaller than 33 in step S1100, the value 1 is added to the 1 ms timer interrupt execution count STN (increment, step S1102). By adding 1 to the 1 ms timer interrupt execution count STN, the 1 ms interrupt timer is activated in the 1 ms interrupt timer activation process in step S1010 in the peripheral control unit steady process of the peripheral control unit power-on process of FIG. 166. The number of times that the peripheral control unit 1 ms timer interrupt process, which is this routine, is executed is increased by one.

  Subsequent to step S1102, motor and solenoid drive processing is performed (step S1104). In this motor and solenoid driving process, the electric drive source schedule data set in the schedule data storage area 1511cae of the peripheral control MP1511a and the peripheral control RAM 1511c attached externally shown in FIG. 127 are arranged in time series. 126. According to the drive data indicated by the pointer among the drive data of the electric drive sources such as the motor and the solenoid, the electric drive sources such as the motor and the solenoid of the frame decoration drive amplifier board 194 and the motor drive board 4180 shown in FIG. And the pointer is updated to the next drive data defined in time series, and the pointer is updated every time the motor and solenoid drive processing is executed.

  Specifically, in the motor and solenoid drive processing, DMA serial continuous transmission processing to the frame decoration drive amplifier board 194 is performed. Here, the frame I / O port motor serial I / O port continuous transmission is performed using the peripheral control DMA controller 1511ac of the peripheral control MPU 1511a shown in FIG. When this frame decoration drive amplifier board motor serial I / O port continuous transmission is started, first, the electrical drive source schedule data set in the schedule data storage area 1511cae of the peripheral control MPU 1511a and the peripheral control RAM 1511c to be externally attached. To output a drive signal to the dial drive motor 414 of the rendering operation unit 400 based on the drive data indicated by the pointer among the drive data of the electric drive sources such as the motors and solenoids arranged in time series. The door side motor drive data STM-DAT is extracted from the peripheral control ROM 1511b of the peripheral control unit 1511 or the various control data copy areas 1511ce of the peripheral control RAM 1511c, and the frame decoration drive of the peripheral control RAM 1511c shown in FIG. A Set in the transmission data storage area 1511caf for flops substrate side motor. The peripheral control CPU core 1511aa of the peripheral control MPU 1511a designates transmission of the frame decoration drive amplifier board motor serial I / O port as a request factor of the peripheral control DMA controller 1511ac, and stores frame decoration drive amplifier board side motor transmission data. Frame decoration drive amplifier board motor via the external bus 1511h, the peripheral control bus controller 1511ad, and the peripheral bus 1511ai with the first byte of the door side motor drive data STM-DAT stored at the head address of the area 1511caf Transfer and write to the transmission buffer register of the serial I / O port. As a result, the frame decoration drive amplifier board motor serial I / O port transfers the written transmission buffer register data to the transmission shift register, and synchronizes with the door side motor drive clock signal STM-CLK. The 1-byte data starts to be transmitted bit by bit.

  The peripheral control DMA controller 1511ac is triggered by a transmission interrupt request for the frame decoration drive amplifier board motor serial I / O port (in this embodiment, the frame decoration drive amplifier board motor serial I / O 1 byte data written in the transmission buffer register of the port is transferred to the transmission shift register, and the transmission buffer register runs out of 1 byte data and becomes empty.), Peripheral control CPU core 1511aa When the bus does not use the bus, the remaining door side motor drive data STM-DAT stored in the frame decoration drive amplifier board side motor transmission data storage area 1511caf is byte by byte, the external bus 1511h, the peripheral control bus controller 1511ad and via the peripheral bus 1511ai By transferring and writing to the transmission buffer register of the decorative drive amplifier board motor serial I / O port, the frame decoration drive amplifier board motor serial I / O port transmits the data of the written transmission buffer register to the transmission shift register. 1 byte data of the transmission shift register is started bit by bit in synchronization with the door side motor drive clock signal STM-CLK, and the frame decoration drive amplifier board motor serial I / O port continuously transmits. Is going.

  In the motor and solenoid drive processing, DMA serial continuous transmission processing to the motor drive board 4180 is performed. Also here, the serial I / O port for the motor drive board is continuously transmitted using the peripheral control DMA controller 1511ac of the peripheral control MPU 1511a shown in FIG. When the serial I / O port continuous transmission for the motor drive board is started, first, when the electrical drive source schedule data set in the schedule data storage area 1511cae of the peripheral control MPU 1511a and the peripheral control RAM 1511c is externally configured. A motor for moving various movable bodies provided in the game board 5 shown in FIG. 8 based on drive data indicated by a pointer among drive data of electric drive sources such as motors and solenoids arranged in series. The game board side motor drive data SM-DAT for outputting drive signals to the solenoid and the solenoid is extracted from the peripheral control ROM 1511b of the peripheral control unit 1511 or the various control data copy areas 1511ce of the peripheral control RAM 1511c, and created. Peripheral control RAM 15 shown in 127 Set to 1c of the motor driving the substrate side transmission data storage area 1511Cag. Then, the peripheral control CPU core 1511aa of the peripheral control MPU 1511a designates transmission of the serial I / O port for the motor drive board as a request factor of the peripheral control DMA controller 1511ac and stores it in the head address of the motor drive board side transmission data storage area 1511cag. The first 1 byte of the game board side motor drive data SM-DAT thus received is transmitted to the serial I / O port for the motor drive board via the external bus 1511h, the peripheral control bus controller 1511ad, and the peripheral bus 1511ai. Transfer and write to register. As a result, the serial I / O port for the motor drive board transfers the written data of the transmission buffer register to the transmission shift register, and 1 of the transmission shift register is synchronized with the game board side motor drive clock signal SM-CLK. Start transmitting byte data bit by bit.

  The peripheral control DMA controller 1511ac is triggered by the transmission interrupt request for the motor drive board serial I / O port (in this embodiment, the transmission buffer register of the motor drive board serial I / O port). The written 1-byte data is transferred to the transmission shift register, and the transmission buffer register is empty because the 1-byte data is lost.), The peripheral control CPU core 1511aa is using the bus. If not, the remaining game board side motor drive data SM-DAT stored in the motor drive board side transmission data storage area 1511cag is byte by byte via the external bus 1511h, peripheral control bus controller 1511ad, and peripheral bus 1511ai. , Serial I / O port for motor drive board By transferring and writing to the transmission buffer register, the motor drive board serial I / O port transfers the written data of the transmission buffer register to the transmission shift register, and the game board side motor drive clock signal SM-CLK and Synchronously, transmission of 1-byte data of the transmission shift register is started bit by bit, and continuous transmission is performed by the serial I / O port for the motor drive board.

  Following step S1104, movable body information acquisition processing is performed (step S1106). In this movable body information acquisition process, it is determined whether or not detection signals from various detection switches provided on the game board 5 are input, thereby detecting history information of detection signals from the various detection switches (for example, original position history information). , The movable position history information, etc.) is created and set in the movable body information acquisition storage area 1511cah of the peripheral control MP1511a and the peripheral control RAM 1511c externally attached as shown in FIG. From the history information of the detection signals from the various detection switches set in the movable body information acquisition storage area 1511cah, the original positions and the movable positions of the various movable bodies provided on the game board 5 can be acquired.

  Subsequent to step S1106, an effect operation unit information acquisition process is performed (step S1108). In the effect operation unit information acquisition process, it is determined whether or not detection signals from various detection switches provided in the effect operation unit 400 are input, thereby detecting history information (for example, operation signals) from the various detection switches. Operation history information of the button 410 etc.) is created and set in the effect operation unit information acquisition storage area 1511cai of the peripheral control MPU 1511a and the peripheral control RAM 1511c externally attached as shown in FIG. The presence / absence of operation of the operation button 410 can be acquired from history information of detection signals from various detection switches set in the effect operation unit information acquisition storage area 1511cai.

  Following step S1108, drawing state information acquisition processing is performed (step S1110). In this drawing state information acquisition process, the history information of the LOCKN signal output from the LOCKN terminal of the door frame side effect receiver ICSDIC0 provided in the effect display drive board 4450 shown in FIG. 141 is created, and the peripheral information shown in FIG. The control MPU 1511a and the externally attached peripheral control RAM 1511c are set in the drawing state information acquisition storage area 1511cak. As described above, the LOCKN signal indicates that the drawing data received from the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d included in the peripheral control board 1510 by the door frame side effect receiver ICSDIC0 included in the effect display drive board 4450 is abnormal data. If it is determined, it is a signal that is output in order to convey that fact, specifically, a door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d provided in the peripheral control board 1510, and a door frame side effect receiver IC ICDIC0 provided in the effect display drive board 4450, , That is, a signal output to request transmission of a predetermined data pattern (SYNC pattern) for confirming (recovering) the connection between the transmitter and the receiver. The door frame side effect display device is obtained by acquiring the frequency of troubles and the state of occurrence of troubles between the connection between the peripheral control board 1510 and the effect display driving board 4450 from the history information of the LOCKN signal set in the drawing state information obtaining storage area 1511cak. The drawing state of 460 can be acquired.

  Subsequent to step S1110, backup processing is performed (step S1112), and this routine is terminated. In this backup processing, the contents stored in the peripheral control RAM 1511c and the peripheral control RAM 1511c externally shown in FIG. 127 are copied to the backup first area 1511cb and the backup second area 1511cc for backup. At the same time, the contents stored in the peripheral control MPU 1511a and the peripheral control SRAM 1511d provided externally are copied to the backup first area 1511db and the backup second area 1511dc for backup.

  Specifically, in the backup process, the peripheral control RAM 1511c executes the 1ms timer interrupt process of the peripheral control unit, which is this routine, whenever the 1ms interrupt timer is generated in the backup target work area 1511ca shown in FIG. Each time, the frame decoration drive amplifier board side motor transmission data storage area 1511 caf, the motor drive board side transmission data storage area 1511 cag, and the movable body information acquisition storage area 1511 cah included in Bank 0 (1 ms) to be backed up. The production information (1 ms), which is the content stored in the production operation unit information acquisition storage area 1511cai, is used as production backup information (1 ms), and Bank 1 (1 ms) and Bank of the backup first area 1511 cb Peripheral control DMA controller 1511ac in (1 ms) is copied at high speed, and backup Bank3 second area 1511cc (1ms) and Bank4 (1 ms) to the peripheral control DMA controller 1511ac copies at high speed.

  The high-speed copy of the contents stored in Bank 0 (1 ms) by the peripheral control DMA controller 1511ac will be briefly described. The peripheral control MPU core 1511aa of the peripheral control MPU 1511a shown in FIG. The content stored in Bank0 (1 ms) is designated to be copied to Bank1 (1 ms) in backup first area 1511 cb, and the content stored at the beginning address of Bank0 (1 ms) is changed to the end address of Bank0 (1 ms) The stored contents are all copied in order starting from the first address of Bank 1 (1 ms) in the backup first area 1511cb in succession to a predetermined byte (for example, 1 byte), and the peripheral control MPU core 1511aa performs peripheral control. The content stored in Bank0 (1 ms) as the request factor of the MA controller 1511ac is designated to be copied to Bank2 (1 ms) in the backup first area 1511cb, and the content stored in the first address of Bank0 (1ms) is used as Bank0. The contents stored at the end address of (1 ms) are all copied in order from the start address of Bank 2 (1 ms) of the backup first area 1511cb in succession by predetermined bytes (for example, 1 byte).

  Subsequently, the peripheral control MPU core 1511aa designates the content stored in Bank0 (1 ms) as the request factor of the peripheral control DMA controller 1511ac, specifies the copy of the backup second area 1511cc to Bank3 (1 ms), and Bank0 (1 ms) ) To the content stored at the end address of Bank 0 (1 ms) from the content stored at the top address of) in the backup second area 1511 cc, Bank 3 (1 ms) The peripheral control MPU core 1511aa specifies the contents stored in Bank0 (1 ms) as the request factor of the peripheral control DMA controller 1511ac, and specifies that the backup second area 1511cc is copied to Bank4 (1 ms). Shi From the content stored at the beginning address of Bank0 (1 ms) to the content stored at the end address of Bank0 (1 ms), bank 4 (1 ms) in the backup second area 1511 cc is continuously provided by predetermined bytes (for example, 1 byte). Copy everything starting from the first address.

  As described above, in the peripheral control unit 1 ms timer interruption process, various processes related to the effects in steps S1104 to S1108 are executed as the progress of the effects within a period of 1 ms. On the other hand, in the peripheral control unit steady-state process in the peripheral control unit power-on process of FIG. 166, various processes related to the effects in steps S1012 to S1032 described above are performed as the progress of the effects within a period of about 33.3 ms. doing. In the peripheral control unit 1 ms timer interrupt process, when the 1 ms timer interrupt execution count STN is not smaller than the value 33 in step S1100, that is, when the first 1 ms timer interrupt is generated and the peripheral control unit 1 ms timer interrupt process is started. Since this routine is ended as it is, even if the occurrence of the 33rd 1 ms timer interrupt happens to occur before the next V blank signal, the peripheral control unit by this 33rd 1 ms timer interrupt. The start of the 1 ms timer interrupt process is forcibly canceled, and after the 1 ms interrupt timer is started again in step S1010 in the peripheral control unit steady process due to the generation of the V blank signal, the peripheral control is newly performed by the first 1 ms timer interrupt. 1ms timer division It is adapted to start the actual processing. That is, the consistency between the progress state of the effect by the peripheral control unit steady process and the progress state of the effect by the peripheral control unit 1 ms timer interrupt process which is the timer interrupt control is not lost. Therefore, it is possible to reliably match the progress of the production.

  In addition, as described above, the interval at which the V blank signal is output varies somewhat depending on the liquid crystal sizes of the game board side effect display device 1600 and the door frame side effect display device 460, and the peripheral control MPU 1511a and the sound source built-in VDP 1512a are different. Even in the manufacturing lot of the mounted peripheral control board 1510, the interval at which the V blank signal is output may vary somewhat. In this embodiment, since the V blank signal is a signal that dominates the entire system of the peripheral control board 1510, if the occurrence of the 33rd 1 ms timer interrupt happens to precede the next V blank signal, the peripheral control is performed. In order to execute the part V blank interrupt process, the start of the peripheral control part 1 ms timer interrupt process by the 33rd 1 ms timer interrupt is forcibly canceled. In other words, in the present embodiment, even if the interval at which the V blank signal is output changes slightly, by forcibly canceling the start of the peripheral control unit 1 ms timer interrupt process by the 33rd 1 ms timer interrupt, A time shift due to a slight change in the interval at which the V blank signal is output can be absorbed.

[16-1-4. Peripheral control unit command reception interrupt processing]
Next, the peripheral control unit command reception interrupt processing for receiving various commands from the main control board 1310 will be described. The peripheral control MPU 1511a of the peripheral control unit 1511 shown in FIG. 126 starts main transmission of main peripheral serial data in the peripheral control MPU 1511a when various commands from the main control board 1310 are started to be transmitted as serial data. One byte (8 bits) of information is taken into the reception buffer at the board serial I / O port, and when this fetching is completed, an interrupt is generated as a trigger, and peripheral control unit command reception interrupt processing is performed. The main circumference serial data is composed of 3 bytes per packet, the status is assigned as the first byte, the mode is assigned as the second byte, and the status and mode are regarded as numerical values as the third byte and the total The sum value that is calculated is assigned.

  When the peripheral control unit command reception interrupt process is started, the peripheral control MPU 1511a of the peripheral control unit 1511 determines whether or not the 1-byte reception period timer has timed out as shown in FIG. 169 (step S1200). The 1-byte reception period timer sets a period during which 1-byte (8-bit) information can be received from the main peripheral serial data transmitted from the main control board 1310.

  When the 1-byte reception period timer has not timed out in step S1200, that is, within the period in which 1-byte (8-bit) information can be received from the main peripheral serial data transmitted from the main control board 1310, the peripheral The 1-byte information received from the reception buffer of the main I / O port for main control board built in the control MPU 1511a is fetched (step S1202), and a value 1 is added to the reception counter SRXC (increment, step S1204). This reception counter SRXC is a counter indicating the number of times the data has been extracted from the reception buffer. When the status, which is the first byte of the main peripheral serial data, is extracted from the reception buffer, the value is 1, and the mode is the second byte of the main peripheral serial data. The value is 2 when extracted from the reception buffer, and the value is 3 when the sum value, which is the third byte of the main serial data, is extracted from the reception buffer. The reception counter SRXC is set to an initial value 0 when the power is turned on.

  Subsequent to step S1204, it is determined whether or not the reception counter SRXC has a value of 3, that is, whether or not the sum value that is the third byte of the main peripheral serial data has been extracted from the reception buffer (step S1206). In this determination, the status that is the first byte of the main peripheral serial data, the mode that is the second byte of the main peripheral serial data, and the sum value that is the third byte of the main peripheral serial data are sequentially received from the reception buffer. It is determined whether or not it has been taken out.

  When the reception counter SRXC is not the value 3 in step S1206, that is, following the status that is the first byte of the main peripheral serial data, the mode that is still the second byte of the main peripheral serial data, and the third byte of the main peripheral serial data When the sum values are not sequentially taken out from the reception buffer, the 1-byte reception period timer is set (step S1208), and this routine is terminated. By setting the 1-byte reception period timer in step S1208, a mode in which the mode which is the second byte of the main circumference serial data or the sum value which is the third byte of the main circumference serial data can be received is set.

  On the other hand, when the reception counter SRXC has a value of 3 in step S1206, that is, following the status that is the first byte of the main peripheral serial data, the mode that is the second byte of the main peripheral serial data, and the main peripheral serial data 3 When the sum value which is the byte is taken out from the reception buffer in order, the initial value 0 is set in the reception counter SRXC (step S1210), and the sum value is calculated (step S1212). In this calculation, the status that is the first byte of the main circumference serial data and the mode that is the second byte of the main circumference serial data, which have already been extracted from the reception buffer in step S1202, are regarded as numerical values and the sum (sum value). ) Is calculated.

  Subsequent to step S1212, it is determined whether or not the sum value that is the third byte of the main serial data already extracted from the reception buffer in step S1202 matches the sum value calculated in step S1212 (step S1212). S1214). The sum value which is the third byte of the main circumference serial data already extracted from the reception buffer in step S1202 is the sum value allocated as the third byte of the main circumference serial data from the main circumference serial data from the main control board 1310. Therefore, it should match the sum value calculated in step S1212. However, the pachinko machine 1 is supplied with game balls from the pachinko island facility, and when the game balls rub against each other and are charged, electrostatic discharge generates noise, so the pachinko machine 1 is affected by noise. It is in a file environment. Therefore, in this embodiment, the peripheral controller 1511 side regards the status assigned as the first byte of the received main circumference serial data and the mode assigned as the second byte of the main circumference serial data as numerical values. The sum (sum value) is calculated, and the calculated sum value matches the sum value allocated as the third byte of the main circumference serial data among the main circumference serial data from the main control board 1310. It is determined whether or not. As a result, the peripheral control MPU 1511a determines whether or not the main peripheral serial data has been changed to main peripheral serial data different from the normal due to the influence of noise between the main control board 1310 and the peripheral control board 1510. be able to.

  In step S1214, if the sum value that is the third byte of the main circumference serial data already extracted from the reception buffer in step S1202 matches the sum value calculated in step S1212, the received main circumference serial data is received. The status allocated as the first byte and the mode allocated as the second byte of the main peripheral serial data are shown in FIG. 127, as shown in FIG. (Step S1216), and this routine is terminated. The reception command storage area 1511cac is used as a ring buffer, and the status assigned as the first byte of the main circumference serial data and the mode assigned as the second byte of the main circumference serial data are: It is stored in the peripheral ring reception ring buffer of 1511cac. This “peripheral control unit reception ring buffer” is a buffer that is used so that the end and the beginning of the buffer are connected. Remember. When the peripheral control MPU 1511a stores the received data in the peripheral control unit reception ring buffer in step S1216, the peripheral control MPU 1511a allocates the received status allocated as the first byte of the main peripheral serial data and the second byte of the main peripheral serial data. Are stored in association with each other, and the sum value allocated as the third byte is discarded.

  On the other hand, when the 1-byte reception period timer has not timed out in step S1200, that is, it exceeds the period in which 1-byte (8-bit) information can be received from the main peripheral serial data transmitted from the main control board 1310. Sometimes, or in step S1214, if the sum value that is the third byte of the main peripheral serial data already extracted from the reception buffer in step S1202 and the sum value calculated in step S1212 do not match, this routine is directly executed. finish.

[16-1-5. Peripheral control unit power failure warning signal interrupt processing]
Next, the peripheral control unit power failure warning signal executed when the power failure warning signal (peripheral power failure warning signal) from the power failure monitoring circuit 1310e of the main control board 1310 shown in FIG. 129 is input from the main control board 1310. The interrupt process will be described. When the peripheral control unit power failure warning signal interruption process is started, the peripheral control MPU 1511a of the peripheral control unit 1511 shown in FIG. 126 first activates a 2 microsecond timer (step S1320), and a power failure notification signal (peripheral power failure notification). It is determined whether or not a signal is input (step S1302). If no power failure warning signal (peripheral power failure warning signal) is input in this determination, this routine is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, when a power failure warning signal is input in step S1302, it is determined whether or not 2 microseconds have elapsed (step S1304). In this determination, it is determined whether or not the timer started in step S1320 has passed 2 microseconds. If it is determined in step S1304 that 2 macroseconds have not elapsed, the process returns to step S1302 to determine whether or not a power failure warning signal has been input. If a signal is input, it is determined again in step S1304 whether 2 microseconds have elapsed. That is, in the determination in step S1304, it is determined whether or not the power failure warning signal is continuously input for 2 microseconds after the peripheral control unit power failure warning signal interrupt processing, which is this routine, is started.

  When the peripheral control unit power failure warning signal interrupt processing, which is this routine, is started in step S1304 and the power failure warning signal is continuously input for 2 microseconds, power saving processing is performed (step S1306). In this power saving process, the backlights of the game board side effect display device 1600 and the door frame side effect display device 460 are sequentially turned off, the motors and solenoids provided in the game board 5 are turned off, and various LEDs are turned off sequentially. Thus, by suppressing the power consumption of the entire system of the pachinko machine 1, stable operation is ensured only for a period of 20 milliseconds, which is the time during which the peripheral control MPU 1511a can operate even when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is cut off.

  Subsequent to step S1306, command reception standby processing is performed (step S1308). In this command reception standby process, assuming that there are various commands being transmitted by the main control board 1310, at least a period of 17 milliseconds so that the peripheral control MPU 1511a can receive the command being transmitted. It is supposed to wait. When a command is received, the peripheral control unit command reception interrupt process described above is started, and the reception command storage area 1511cac (peripheral control unit reception ring buffer of the peripheral control RAM 1511c externally attached to the peripheral control MPU 1511a shown in FIG. ) Stores the received command.

  Subsequent to step S1308, command backup processing is performed (step S1310). In the backup processing of this command, the contents stored in the received command storage area 1511cac included in Bank0 (1fr) in the backup target work area 1511ca shown in FIG. 127 are changed to Bank1 (1fr) in the backup first area 1511cb and The peripheral control DMA controller 1511ac copies to Bank2 (1fr) at high speed, and the peripheral control DMA controller 1511ac copies to Bank3 (1fr) and Bank4 (1fr) in the backup second area 1511cc at high speed.

  The high-speed copy of the contents stored in the received command storage area 1511cac included in Bank0 (1fr) by the peripheral control DMA controller 1511ac will be briefly described. The peripheral control MPU core 1511aa of the peripheral control MPU 1511a shown in FIG. Specify the contents stored in the received command storage area 1511cac included in Bank0 (1fr) as the request factor of the control DMA controller 1511ac, and copy to the received command storage area included in Bank1 (1fr) of the backup first area 1511cb Then, the content stored in the start address of the reception command storage area 1511cac included in Bank0 (1fr) is changed to the end address of the reception command storage area 1511cac included in Bank0 (1fr). The stored contents are all copied in order from the start address of the received command storage area included in Bank1 (1fr) of the backup first area 1511cb in succession to a predetermined byte (for example, 1 byte), and the peripheral control MPU The contents stored in the received command storage area 1511cac included in Bank0 (1fr) as the request factor of the peripheral control DMA controller 1511ac by the core 1511aa are transferred to the received command storage area included in Bank2 (1fr) of the backup first area 1511cb. From the content stored at the start address of the reception command storage area 1511cac included in Bank0 (1fr) to the content stored at the end address of the reception command storage area 1511cac included in Bank0 (1fr). A predetermined number of bytes (e.g., 1 byte) all copies sequentially from the start address of the received command storage area included in the Bank2 (1FR) of the backup successively by the first area 1511Cb.

  Subsequently, the peripheral control MPU core 1511aa includes the contents stored in the received command storage area 1511cac included in Bank0 (1fr) as the request factor of the peripheral control DMA controller 1511ac in Bank3 (1fr) of the backup second area 1511cc. To the received command storage area 1511cac included in Bank0 (1fr) from the contents stored in the start address of the received command storage area 1511cac included in Bank0 (1fr). Are copied in order starting from the start address of the received command storage area included in Bank3 (1fr) of the backup second area 1511cc in succession to a predetermined byte (for example, 1 byte) and peripheral control The PU core 1511aa stores the contents stored in the received command storage area 1511cac included in Bank0 (1fr) as a request factor of the peripheral control DMA controller 1511ac, and the received command storage area included in Bank4 (1fr) of the backup second area 1511cc. From the content stored at the start address of the reception command storage area 1511cac included in Bank0 (1fr) to the content stored at the end address of the reception command storage area 1511cac included in Bank0 (1fr) All of the data is copied in order starting from the start address of the received command storage area included in Bank 4 (1fr) of the backup second area 1511cc successively by predetermined bytes (for example, 1 byte).

  Subsequent to step S1310, it is determined whether a power failure warning signal (peripheral power failure warning signal) is input (step S1312). If a power failure warning signal is input in this determination, WDT clear processing is performed (step S1314). In this WDT clear processing, the peripheral control MPU 1511a outputs a clear signal to the peripheral control built-in WDT 1511af shown in FIG. 127 and the peripheral control external WDT 1511e shown in FIG. 126 so that the peripheral control MPU 1511a is not reset. .

  On the other hand, when the power failure warning signal is not input in step S1312, or following step S1314, the process returns to step S1312, and it is determined whether the power failure warning signal is input. That is, it is determined indefinitely whether or not a power failure warning signal (peripheral power failure warning signal) is input. By continuing the determination infinitely in this way, when the power failure warning signal (peripheral power failure warning signal) is not input in step S1312, the peripheral control MPU 1511a clears the peripheral control built-in WDT 1511af and the peripheral control external WDT 1511e. Cannot be output and the peripheral control MPU 1511a is reset. On the other hand, when a power failure warning signal is input in step S1312, the WDT clear process is performed in step S1314, and the peripheral control MPU 1511a is not reset. When the peripheral control MPU 1511a is reset, the peripheral control unit power-on process shown in FIG. 166 is started again.

  As described above, when the input of the power failure warning signal (peripheral power failure warning signal) continues in the infinite loop as determined in step S1312, the peripheral control is performed immediately before the power failure state is established by executing the WDT clear process in step S1314. The MPU 1511a is not reset. On the other hand, if the input of the power failure warning signal is not continued in the infinite loop and is canceled in the determination in step S1312, the WDT clear process is not executed, so the peripheral control built-in WDT 1511af and the peripheral control external WDT 1511e Output of the clear signal is interrupted. As a result, even if the peripheral control unit power failure warning signal interrupt processing, which is this routine, is started erroneously due to noise or the like and the noise is generated beyond the period of 2 microseconds, the determination of step S1302 is passed. If the input of the power failure warning signal (peripheral power failure warning signal) is canceled without being continued in the infinite loop as determined in S1312, the peripheral control MPU 1511a is reset because the WDT clear process in step S1314 is not executed. Therefore, it is possible to cope with such noise by automatically resetting and returning.

[16-1-6. LOCKN signal history creation process]
Next, the LOCKN signal history creation process executed as one process of the drawing state information acquisition process of step S1110 in the peripheral control unit 1 ms timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 168 will be described. In this LOCKN signal history creation process, a history of the LOCKN signal output from the LOCKN terminal of the door frame side effect receiver ICSDIC0 provided in the effect display drive board 4450 shown in FIG. 141 is created. As described above, the LOCKN signal is obtained from the drawing data received by the door frame side effect receiver ICSDIC0 provided in the effect display drive board 4450 from the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d provided in the peripheral control board 1510 shown in FIG. When it is determined that the data is abnormal, it is a signal that is output to convey that fact. Specifically, the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d provided in the peripheral control board 1510 and the door frame provided in the effect display drive board 4450 are provided. This signal is output to request transmission of a predetermined data pattern (SYNC pattern) for confirming (recovering) the connection between the side effect receiver ICSDIC0, that is, the connection between the transmitter and the receiver.

  When the LOCKN signal history creation process is started, the peripheral control MPU 1511a of the peripheral control unit 1511 shown in FIG. 126 is connected to the peripheral control MPU 1511a shown in FIG. The LOCKN signal detection history information LOCKN-HIST is read out from the drawing state information acquisition storage area 1511cak (step S1500). This LOCKN signal detection history information LOCKN-HIST is stored in 1 byte (8 bits: most significant bits B7, B6, B5, B4, B3, B2, B1, and least significant bit B0, "B" represents a bit). The history of the LOCKN signal output from the LOCKN terminal of the door frame side effect receiver ICSDIC0 provided on the effect display drive board 4450 is stored in the drawing state information acquisition storage area 1511cak as LOCKN signal detection history information LOCKN-HIST. It is remembered.

  Subsequent to step S1500, it is determined whether or not there is a LOCKN signal output from the LOCKN terminal of the door frame side effect receiver ICSDIC0 provided on the effect display drive board 4450 (step S1502). In this determination, when there is a LOCKN signal from the door frame side effect receiver ICSDIC0, the door frame side effect receiver ICSDIC0 determines that the drawing data received from the door frame side effect transmitter IC1512d is abnormal data. A transmission request is made for a predetermined data pattern (SYNC pattern) for confirming (recovering) the connection between the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d and the door frame side effect receiver IC SDIC0, that is, the connection between the transmitter and the receiver. On the other hand, when there is no LOCKN signal from the door frame side effect receiver ICSDIC0, the drawing data received by the door frame side effect receiver ICSDIC0 from the door frame side effect transmitter IC1512d is not abnormal data (normal). The data) No transmission request is made for a predetermined data pattern (SYNC pattern) for confirming (recovering) the connection between the frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d and the door frame effect receiver IC ICDIC0, that is, the connection between the transmitter and the receiver. Is determined.

  If there is a LOCKN signal from the door frame side effect receiver ICSDIC0 in step S1502, the LOCKN signal detection history information is shifted (step S1504). In this LOCKN signal detection history information shift process, when there is a LOCKN signal from the door frame side effect receiver ICSDIC0, the LOCKN signal detection history information LOCKN-HIST read in step S1500 is converted into the most significant bits B7 ← B6, B6 ←. B5, B5 ← B4, B4 ← B3, B3 ← B2, B2 ← B1, B1 ← the least significant bit B0 and so on are shifted bit by bit from the least significant bit B0 toward the most significant bit B7.

  When the LOCKN signal detection history information LOCKN-HIST is shifted in step S1504, the value 1 is set to the least significant bit B0 of the LOCKN signal detection history information LOCKN-HIST (step S1506), and this routine is terminated.

  On the other hand, if there is no LOCKN signal from the door frame effect receiver ICSDIC0 in step S1502, the LOCKN signal detection history information is shifted (step S1508). In the LOCKN signal detection history information shift process, the same process as the LOCKN signal detection history information shift process in step S1504 is performed. When there is no LOCKN signal from the door frame side effect receiver ICSDDIC0, the LOCKN read in step S1500 is performed. The signal detection history information LOCKN-HIST includes the most significant bit B7 ← B6, B6 ← B5, B5 ← B4, B4 ← B3, B3 ← B2, B2 ← B1, B1 ← the least significant bit B0. 1 bit to the most significant bit B7.

  When the LOCKN signal detection history information LOCKN-HIST is shifted in step S1508, the value 0 is set to the least significant bit B0 of the LOCKN signal detection history information LOCKN-HIST (step S1510), and this routine is ended.

  In this way, each time this LOCKN signal history creation process is executed, the LOCKN signal detection history information LOCKN-HIST is shifted bit by bit from the least significant bit B0 toward the most significant bit B7, and then the least significant bit B0. Since the value 1 or the value 0 is set, the history of the LOCKN signal from the door frame side effect receiver ICSDIC0 can be created.

[16-1-7. Connection failure judgment process]
Next, a connection failure determination process executed as one process of the warning process in step S1024 in the peripheral control part steady process of the peripheral control part power-on process shown in FIG. 166 will be described. In this connection failure determination process, the door frame side provided on the peripheral control board 1510 is based on the history of the LOCKN signal output from the LOCKN terminal of the door frame side effect receiver ICSDIC0 provided on the effect display drive board 4450 shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not there is a problem in the connection between the effect transmitter IC 1512d and the door frame effect receiver ICSDIC0 provided in the effect display drive board 4450, that is, the connection between the transmitter and the receiver.

  When the connection failure determination process is started, the peripheral control MPU 1511a of the peripheral control unit 1511 shown in FIG. 126, as shown in FIG. The LOCKN signal detection history information LOCKN-HIST is read from the drawing state information acquisition storage area 1511cak (step S1520). In the LOCKN signal detection history information LOCKN-HIST, as described above, the history of the LOCKN signal output from the LOCKN terminal of the door frame side effect receiver ICSDIC0 provided in the effect display drive board 4450 is stored. As described above, the LOCKN signal is data in which the drawing data received from the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d included in the peripheral control board 1510 by the door frame side effect receiver ICSDIC0 included in the effect display drive board 4450 is abnormal data. If it is determined, it is a signal that is output to convey that fact, specifically, a door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d provided in the peripheral control board 1510 and a door frame side effect receiver IC ICDIC0 provided in the effect display drive board 4450. , That is, a signal output to request transmission of a predetermined data pattern (SYNC pattern) for confirming (recovering) the connection between the transmitter and the receiver.

  Following step S1520, it is determined whether there is a LOCKN signal from the door frame side effect receiver ICSDIC0 (step S1522). In this determination, it is determined whether or not the LOCKN signal detection history information LOCKN-HIST read in step S1520 matches the connection confirmation determination value. This connection confirmation determination value is stored in advance in the peripheral control ROM 1511b shown in FIG. 126, and is “00001111B (“ B ”represents a bit) in this embodiment, and is the upper 4 bits B7 to B4. Is the value 0, and the lower 4 bits B3 to B0 are the value 1. In the determination in step S1522, it is determined whether or not the lower 4 bits B3 to B0 of the LOCKN signal detection history information LOCKN-HIST match the lower 4 bits B3 to B0 of the connection confirmation determination value.

  In step S1522, when the lower 4 bits B3 to B0 of the LOCKN signal detection history information LOCKN-HIST read in step S1520 do not match the lower 4 bits B3 to B0 of the connection confirmation determination value, the peripheral control board 1510 is prepared. It is determined that there is no problem in the connection between the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d and the door frame side effect receiver IC SDIC0 provided in the effect display drive board 4450, that is, in the connection between the transmitter and the receiver. Then, this routine is finished as it is.

  On the other hand, in step S1522, if the lower 4 bits B3 to B0 of the LOCKN signal detection history information LOCKN-HIST read in step S1520 match the lower 4 bits B3 to B0 of the connection confirmation determination value, the peripheral control board 1510 The door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d included in the display and the door frame side effect receiver IC SDIC0 included in the effect display drive board 4450 are connected, that is, there is a problem in the connection between the transmitter and the receiver. And 1 is added to the communication check counter CC-CNT (increment, step S1524). Each time this routine is executed, the communication check counter CC-CNT counts up the number of times determined in step S1522 that the connection between the transmitter and the receiver is defective. (Counting the cumulative number of times). Note that the communication check counter CC-CNT is reset when the pachinko machine 1 is turned on and is reset with a value of 0. The communication check counter CC-CNT is restored to the value immediately before the moment or power failure.

  Subsequent to step S1524, it is determined whether the value of the communication check counter CC-CNT is smaller than the cumulative number upper limit CC-LMT (step S1526). In this determination, when the value of the communication check counter CC-CNT is smaller than the cumulative number upper limit value CC-LMT, the cumulative number determined to be in a state where a connection between the transmitter and the receiver is in trouble is the cumulative number. While it is determined that the upper limit value CC-LMT has not been reached, if the value of the communication check counter CC-CNT is not smaller (larger) than the cumulative number upper limit value CC-LMT, a problem has occurred in the connection between the transmitter and the receiver. It is determined that the cumulative number of times determined to be in the state has reached the cumulative number upper limit CC-LMT.

  When the value of the communication check counter CC-CNT is smaller than the cumulative number upper limit value CC-LMT in step S1526, that is, the cumulative number determined that the connection between the transmitter and the receiver is defective is the cumulative number. When the upper limit value CC-LMT has not been reached, the communication abnormality flag CC-FLG is set to 0 (step S1528), and this routine is terminated. On the other hand, when the value of the communication check counter CC-CNT is not smaller (larger) than the cumulative number upper limit value CC-LMT in step S1526, that is, it is determined that there is a problem in the connection between the transmitter and the receiver. When the accumulated number of times reaches the accumulated number upper limit CC-LMT, a value of 1 is set in the communication abnormality flag CC-FLG (step S1530), and this routine is terminated. The communication abnormality flag CC-FLG indicates that the accumulated number of times determined that the connection between the transmitter and the receiver is in trouble has reached the accumulated number upper limit CC-LMT, and the connection between the transmitter and the receiver. This flag indicates whether or not a failure has occurred. Value 1 when the connection between the transmitter and the receiver is definitely defective. A failure has occurred in the connection between the transmitter and the receiver. When the accumulated number of times determined to be in the state is not reaching the accumulated number upper limit CC-LMT, the value is set to 0, respectively. Note that the communication error flag CC-FLG is reset when the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, with the value 0 being set, but is not reset due to a momentary power failure or a power failure. At this time, the communication abnormality flag CC-FLG immediately before the moment or power failure is restored.

[16-1-8. Connection recovery process]
Next, the connection recovery process executed as one process of the warning process in step S1024 in the peripheral control part steady process of the peripheral control part power-on process shown in FIG. 166 will be described. In this connection recovery process, the connection failure determination process shown in FIG. 172 is executed, and the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d provided in the peripheral control board 1510 and the door frame side effect receiver IC SDIC0 provided in the effect display drive board 4450 are provided. Output a predetermined data pattern (SYNC pattern) to confirm (recover) the connection between the transmitter and the receiver, that is, when the connection between the transmitter and the receiver is abnormal. Notify that.

  When the connection recovery process is started, the peripheral control MPU 1511a of the peripheral control unit 1511 illustrated in FIG. 126 performs the peripheral control unit power-on process illustrated in FIG. 166 in the peripheral control unit steady process as illustrated in FIG. In the scheduler update processing in step S1020, it is determined whether the schedule data for screen generation is being activated among the various schedule data set in the schedule data storage area 1511cae of the peripheral control RAM 1511c shown in FIG. S1540). In this determination, in the scheduler update process, among the screen data arranged in time series constituting the screen generation schedule data, the order of the screen data to be output from the top screen data to the built-in sound source VDP 1512a is instructed. Then, it is determined whether or not the pointer has been updated. In other words, in the scheduler update process, when the pointer is being updated, the presentation is progressing along the screen generation schedule data. When the presentation is completed along with the data and all the pointer updates are completed, it is determined that the screen generation schedule data is not activated. In this determination, a demonstration is performed by the game board side effect display device 1600 during a period when the start-up screen at the time of power-on of the pachinko machine 1 is displayed on the game board side effect display device 1600, or in a waiting state of the customer. It is possible to determine whether or not the current period is based on the schedule data for screen generation, and displays a startup screen when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on on the game board side effect display device 1600. If the game board is in a waiting state or a period during which a demonstration is performed by the game board side effect display device 1600, the process proceeds to step S1542, which will be described later. The period displayed on the effect display device 1600 or the waiting state for the customer is displayed on the game board side effect display device 1600. That when it is not a period that is doing a demonstration in the (mere, is when in the standby state of the customer wait), which is as it is to terminate this routine.

  When the production is progressing along the screen generation schedule data in step S1540, that is, when the screen generation schedule data is being activated, this routine is finished as it is, while in step S1540, the screen generation schedule data is followed. When the presentation is completed and the updating of all the pointers is completed, that is, when the screen generation schedule data is not activated, it is determined whether or not the value of the communication check counter CC-CNT is not 0 (step) S1542). As described above, this communication check counter CC-CNT is used for the door frame side effect provided in the peripheral control board 1510 in the determination of step S1522 in the process every time the connection failure determination process shown in FIG. 172 is executed. Counts up the number of times it is determined that there is a problem between the connection between the transmitter IC 1512d and the door frame side effect receiver ICSDIC0 provided on the effect display drive board 4450, that is, the connection between the transmitter and the receiver. To do (count the cumulative number of times). In this determination, it is determined whether or not the number of times when it is determined that the connection between the transmitter and the receiver is in a state where a failure has occurred is even one.

  When the value of the communication check counter CC-CNT is 0 in step S 1542, that is, when the number of times determined that the connection between the transmitter and the receiver is in trouble is not once, this is left as it is. While the routine is finished, the number of times when it is determined in step S1542 that the value of the communication check counter CC-CNT is not 0, that is, the connection between the transmitter and the receiver is in trouble is even once. If there is, it is determined whether or not the value of the communication abnormality flag CC-FLG is 0 (step S1544). As described above, the communication abnormality flag CC-FLG indicates that the cumulative number of times determined that there is a problem in the connection between the transmitter and the receiver has reached the cumulative number upper limit CC-LMT, This flag indicates whether or not there is a problem with the connection between the receiver and the value 1 when the connection between the transmitter and the receiver is definitely defective. When the accumulated number of times determined to be in a state in which the connection has not reached the accumulated number upper limit CC-LMT, the value is set to 0.

  When the value of the communication abnormality flag CC-FLG is 0 in step S1544, that is, the accumulated number of times determined that the connection between the transmitter and the receiver is defective is the accumulated number upper limit value CC-LMT. If not, SYNC pattern output processing is performed (step S1546), and this routine is terminated. In this SYNC pattern output process, the peripheral control MPU 1511a outputs a connection confirmation signal to the INIT terminal of the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d provided on the peripheral control board 1510, thereby providing the door frame side effect provided on the peripheral control board 1510. The transmitter IC 1512d outputs a predetermined data pattern (SYNC pattern) to the door frame side effect receiver ICSDIC0 provided on the effect display drive board 4450. This predetermined data pattern (SYNC pattern) is stored in advance in the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d and is output to the door frame side effect receiver ICSDIC0. The connection between the transmitter IC 1512d and the door frame-side effect receiver ICSDIC0, that is, the connection between the transmitter and the receiver is recovered.

  On the other hand, when the value of the communication abnormality flag CC-FLG is not 0 (value 1) in step S1544, that is, when there is a certain failure in the connection between the transmitter and the receiver, communication error display processing is performed. (Step S1548), and this routine is finished. In this communication error display process, the display area of the game board side effect display device 1600 provided in the game board 5 shown in FIG. 8 is used to notify that the connection between the transmitter and the receiver is surely defective. Process to draw on. For example, in the display area of the game board side effect display device 1600, a message “A problem has occurred in the upper plate side liquid crystal display device. Please call a clerk” is displayed. Further, in the communication error display process, a period during which the start-up screen at the time of power-on of the pachinko machine 1 is displayed on the game board side effect display device 1600, or a demonstration by the game board side effect display device 1600 in a waiting state. During the period of time, the connection between the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d provided on the peripheral control board 1510 and the door frame side effect receiver IC SDIC0 provided on the effect display drive board 4450, that is, the connection between the transmitter and the receiver. In order to confirm whether or not a failure has occurred, LOCKN signal output request data is transmitted from the peripheral control MPU 1511a as an operation check request of the door frame side effect display device 460, and the door frame side effect receiver ICSDIC0 is set to LOCKN. As a response signal for transmission of signal output request data, When the LOCKN signal is output from the OCKN terminal to the peripheral control MPU 1511a and this LOCKN signal is not input, it is assumed that there is a problem in the connection between the transmitter and the receiver, and there is a problem in the door frame side effect display device 460. A notification image (for example, “There is a problem with the upper plate side liquid crystal display device. Please call the store clerk”) is displayed in the display area of the game board side effect display device 1600. In addition, a process in which a notification sound (for example, “a defect has occurred in the upper platen side liquid crystal display device”) repeatedly flows from a speaker or the like provided on the door frame 3 is performed. At this time, you may make it perform the process which lightes all the various LED mounted on the various decoration board | substrates with which the LED for light emission decoration provided in the door frame 3 and the game board 5 are equipped.

  Next, the timing at which the peripheral control MPU 1511a outputs a connection confirmation signal to the INIT terminal of the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d provided on the peripheral control board 1510 shown in FIG. 128 will be described using the timing chart of FIG.

  First, the decorative symbols variably displayed in the display area of the game board side effect display device 1600 provided in the game board 5 shown in FIG. 8 will be briefly described. Peripheral control of the peripheral control unit power-on process shown in FIG. 166 Decorative symbol variation display is executed by a part steady process or the like, and the main control side of the main control side power-on process shown in FIG. 147 by the main control MPU 1310a of the main control board 1310 shown in FIG. The first special lottery result drawn by accepting a game ball to the first start port 2002 shown in FIG. 8 by the main process or the main control side timer interruption process shown in FIG. 148, or the second shown in FIG. When the result of the second special lottery drawn by accepting game balls to the start opening 2004 becomes “big hit”, the number of repetitions (number of rounds) of the opening / closing operation of the big winning opening 2005 shown in FIG. A total of 15 rounds from und to 15 rounds. In each round, within a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds), a game ball enters the grand prize winning opening 2005, and the number of balls reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9 balls). ), The round is digested, and a predetermined number (for example, 15 balls) of game balls are paid out each time one game ball enters the big prize opening 2005. .

  The first special lottery result drawn by accepting game balls to the first start port 2002 or the second special lottery result drawn by accepting game balls to the second start port 2004 is obtained from the main control board 1310. Based on the command, the peripheral control unit 1511 of the peripheral control board 1510 controls the liquid crystal display control unit 1512, so that the left decorative pattern is on the left side of the display area of the game board side effect display device 1600, and the central decorative graphic is in the center. On the right side, the change display of the right decorative design is started, and after the predetermined time has elapsed, the display of the left decorative design, the central decorative design, and the right decorative design is stopped and the first special lottery result or the second special lottery result Can be recognized by the player. At this time, the first special symbol indicator 1403 or the second special symbol of the function display unit 1400 shown in FIG. Also in the first special symbol or the second special symbols displayed in the symbol display device 1405 it is made to be able to check the first special lottery result or the second special lottery result. When the left decorative symbol, the central decorative symbol, and the right decorative symbol are displayed variably, the left decorative symbol, the central decorative symbol, and the right decorative symbol are translucent to the extent that the background image is visible. From the upper left to the lower left of the area, the central decorative symbol rotates from the upper center of the display area to the lower central, and the right decorative pattern rotates from the upper right to the lower right of the display area. When the left decorative symbol, the central decorative symbol, and the right decorative symbol are stopped, the left decorative symbol, the central decorative symbol, and the right decorative symbol correspond to the stopped decorative display. The left decorative design, the central decorative design, and the right decorative design are opaque so that the background image at the position is difficult to see. As described above, the first special symbol or the second special symbol which is displayed in a variable manner and stopped in the first special symbol indicator 1403 or the second special symbol indicator 1405 of the function display unit 1400 shown in FIG. The left decorative symbol, the central decorative symbol, and the right decorative symbol that are started and stopped in the display area of the game board side effect display device 1600 are synchronized.

  The peripheral control unit 1511 of the peripheral control board 1510 receives the first special lottery result drawn by receiving the game ball into the first start port 2002 or the second lot selected by receiving the game ball into the second start port 2004. When a command from the main control board 1310 that conveys the special lottery result is received, the liquid crystal display control unit 1512 is controlled based on the received command, so that the game board side shown in FIG. When the variable display of the left decorative symbol, the central decorative symbol, and the right decorative symbol is started in the display area of the effect display device 1600 (timing K0), the peripheral control unit in the peripheral control unit power-on process shown in FIG. In the scheduler update process of step S1020 in the process, the schedule data storage area 1 of the peripheral control RAM 1511c shown in FIG. Among the screen data arranged in chronological order constituting the screen generation schedule data set to 11cae, the pointer is used to indicate what number of screen data is output from the top screen data to the built-in sound source VDP 1512a. Because it is updated, that is, in the scheduler update process, when the pointer is updated, the production is progressing along the screen generation schedule data, so the screen generation schedule data is being activated, and the screen generation schedule While the data is being activated, that is, until the display of the left decorative symbol, the central decorative symbol, and the right decorative symbol is started and stopped, the peripheral control unit power-on process shown in FIG. 166 is performed. FIG. 173 shows the warning process in step S1024 in the peripheral control unit steady process of FIG. Was also perform connection recovery process, it is determined in step S1540 in this connection restoration process, and it so as to end the routine forcibly.

  As a result, the communication check counter CC-CNT of the communication check counter CC-CNT is displayed in the display area of the game board side effect display device 1600 until the variable display of the left decorative symbol, the central decorative symbol, and the right decorative symbol is started and stopped. Even when the value is not 0, that is, between the connection between the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d provided in the peripheral control board 1510 and the door frame side effect receiver IC SDIC0 provided in the effect display drive board 4450 (that is, between the transmitter and the transmitter). Even if the number of times that it is determined that there is a problem with the connection) between the receiver and the receiver is not performed, the SYNC pattern output process of step S1546 in the connection recovery process is not performed, and the transmitter and the receiver The connection recovery process is not performed, and the connection recovery process The communication error display process in step S1548 is not performed, and for example, the message “A problem has occurred in the upper plate side liquid crystal display device. Please call the store clerk” is not displayed in the display area of the game board side effect display device 1600. Therefore, the LOCKN signal from the door frame side effect receiver ICSDIC0 that informs that the drawing data received from the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d is abnormal data is invalidated, and the door frame side effect display device Reference numeral 460 displays an image based on drawing data received from the door frame side effect transmitter IC ICDIC0 from the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d.

  When the display of the left decorative symbol, the central decorative symbol, and the right decorative symbol is started and stopped in the display area of the game board side effect display device 1600 (timing K1), the peripheral control unit shown in FIG. 166 is turned on. In the scheduler update process of step S1020 in the peripheral process unit steady process of the time process, the presentation is completed along the screen generation schedule data set in the schedule data storage area 1511cae of the peripheral control RAM 1511c shown in FIG. Since all the updates have been completed, that is, in the scheduler update process, while the screen generation schedule data is not activated and the screen generation schedule data is not activated, the peripheral control unit shown in FIG. 166 is turned on. Step S102 in the peripheral control unit steady process of time processing When the determination in step S1540 in the connection recovery process shown in FIG. 173 executed as one process of the warning process of FIG. 173 proceeds to the process of step S1542 in the process, and when the value of the communication check counter CC-CNT is 0, that is, When it is determined that there is no failure in the connection between the transmitter and the receiver, the routine is terminated as it is, while when the value of the communication check counter CC-CNT is not 0, In other words, when the number of times determined that the connection between the transmitter and the receiver is in a troubled state is even once, the process proceeds to step S1544 in the same process, and the value of the communication abnormality flag CC-FLG is set. If the value is 0, that is, there is a problem with the connection between the transmitter and receiver When the accumulated number of times determined to be in the state does not reach the accumulated number upper limit CC-LMT, the process proceeds to step S1546 in the process, the above-described SYNC pattern output process is performed, and the routine is terminated while the communication abnormality flag When the value of CC-FLG is not 0 (value 1), that is, when there is a certain failure in the connection between the transmitter and the receiver, the process proceeds to step S1548 in the process, and the communication described above. Perform error display processing and end the routine. In other words, while the left decorative symbol, the central decorative symbol, and the right decorative symbol are stopped and displayed in the display area of the game board side effect display device 1600, the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d and the door frame side effect receiver are displayed. When there is a failure in the connection between ICSDIC0, that is, between the transmitter and the receiver, even when there is a failure in the connection between the transmitter and the receiver. When the accumulated number of times determined to be not reached the accumulated number upper limit CC-LMT, the SYNC pattern output process is always performed, so that the connection between the door frame side effect transmitter IC1512d and the door frame side effect receiver ICSDIC0 is performed. This means that the connection between the transmitter and receiver is restored, while the transmitter is When the cumulative number of times determined that there is a problem in the connection between the receiver and the receiver has reached the cumulative number upper limit CC-LMT (that is, the connection between the transmitter and the receiver is definitely defective) For example, in the display area of the game board side effect display device 1600, “There is a problem with the upper plate side liquid crystal display device. Please call the store clerk. LOCKN signal from the door frame side effect receiver ICSDIC0 that informs that the drawing data received from the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d is abnormal data. Has been activated.

  In the display area of the game board side effect display device 1600, the left decorative symbol, the central decorative symbol, and the right decorative symbol are started and stopped, and the left decorative symbol, the central decorative symbol, and the right decorative symbol are displayed again. Since the left decorative pattern, the central decorative pattern, and the right decorative pattern are stopped and displayed in the display area of the game board side effect display device 1600 in the interval period until the game is started, as described above, The LOCKN signal from the door frame-side effect receiver ICSDIC0 that indicates that the drawing data received from the door frame-side effect transmitter IC 1512d is abnormal data is validated, and the door frame-side effect transmitter IC 1512d and the door frame-side effect Trouble occurs between the connection with the receiver ICSDIC0, that is, the connection between the transmitter and the receiver. If the cumulative number of times determined that the connection between the transmitter and the receiver is defective has not reached the cumulative number upper limit CC-LMT. By performing the pattern output process without fail, the process of recovering the connection between the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d and the door frame side effect receiver IC ICDIC0, that is, the connection between the transmitter and the receiver is performed. When the cumulative number of times that it is determined that there is a fault in the connection between the two has reached the cumulative number upper limit CC-LMT (that is, the fault between the transmitter and the receiver has definitely occurred) For example, by performing the communication error display process, for example, the game board side effect display device 1600 The display region "problem with the upper tray side liquid crystal display device has occurred. Please call your clerk." Displays a message that to have so as to perform the process of informing.

  When the display of the left decorative design, the central decorative design, and the right decorative design is started again (timing K2), as described above, since the screen generation schedule data is being activated, the left decorative design and the central decorative design are activated. And until the right decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (timing K3), even when the value of the communication check counter CC-CNT is not 0, that is, for the door frame side effect provided in the peripheral control board 1510. The number of times that it is determined that there is a problem between the connection between the transmitter IC 1512d and the door frame side effect receiver ICSDIC0 provided on the effect display drive board 4450 (that is, the connection between the transmitter and the receiver) is 1. SYNC pattern output processing in step S1546 in connection recovery processing is performed The process for recovering the connection between the transmitter and the receiver is not performed, and the communication error display process of step S1548 in the connection recovery process is not performed. For example, the display area of the game board side effect display device 1600 Since the message “A problem has occurred in the upper plate LCD device. Please call the store clerk” is not displayed, the drawing data received from the door frame side transmitter transmitter IC1512d is abnormal data. The door frame side effect display device 460 invalidates the LOCKN signal from the door frame side effect receiver ICSDIC0 that conveys the fact that the door frame side effect receiver ICSDIC0 has received the drawing data received from the door frame side effect transmitter IC1512d. Display an image based on.

  As described above, the left decorative symbol, the central decorative symbol, and the right decorative symbol are started and stopped in the display area of the game board side effect display device 1600, and the left decorative symbol, the central decorative symbol, and the right decorative symbol are displayed again. In the interval period until the change display of the symbol is started, the LOCKN signal from the door frame side effect receiver ICSDIC0 is informed that the drawing data received from the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d is abnormal data. On the other hand, in the display area of the game board side effect display device 1600, the door frame side effect transmitter is transmitted until the display of the left decorative symbol, the central decorative symbol, and the right decorative symbol is started and stopped. A receiver ICSD for door frame side presentation that informs that the drawing data received from the IC 1512d is abnormal data LOCKN signal from the C0 is adapted to be disabled. In the display area of the game board side effect display device 1600, the combination result in which the left decorative symbol, the central decorative symbol, and the right decorative symbol are stopped and displayed is the information most interesting to the player, which is beneficial to the player. Since the player can determine whether or not the jackpot gaming state to which the game is given occurs, the left decorative symbol, the central decorative symbol, and the right decorative symbol are displayed in a variable manner in the display area of the game board side effect display device 1600. Then, until the left decorative symbol, the central decorative symbol, and the right decorative symbol are stopped and displayed, the effect image drawn in the display area of the door frame side effect display device 460 is disturbed correctly due to the influence of noise or the like. Even if the drawing cannot be performed, the rendering is not interrupted and the process of recovering the drawing correctly is not performed, but the display area of the game board side rendering display device 1600 is left. Decorative symbol, central decorative pattern, and by stopping displaying the right decorative design, and the most interesting of information of the player to complete the drawing.

  In this respect, the peripheral control MPU 1511a of the peripheral control unit 1511 of the peripheral control board 1510 displays a startup screen when the pachinko machine 1 is turned on on the game board side effect display device 1600, and a waiting state. Thus, during the period of demonstration by the game board side effect display device 1600, it is greatly different from the case where the LOCKN signal output request data is transmitted to the differential circuit 1512e provided in the peripheral control board 1510. This LOCKN signal output request data is displayed during the period when the start-up screen at the time of power-on of the pachinko machine 1 is displayed on the game board side effect display device 1600, or in the state of waiting for the customer and the demonstration by the game board side effect display device 1600. In a period of time, the peripheral control MPU 1511a transmits the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d provided in the peripheral control board 1510 and the door frame side effect receiver IC SDIC0 provided in the effect display drive board 4450. This is transmitted as an operation confirmation request for the door frame side effect display device 460 in order to confirm whether or not there is a problem in the connection between the connections, that is, the connection between the transmitter and the receiver.

  When the LOCKN signal output request data, which is serial data output from the peripheral control MPU 1511a, is differentiated into a positive signal and a negative signal in the differential circuit 1512e provided in the peripheral control board 1510, as described above, differential Two signals differentiated into a plus signal and a minus signal in the merging circuit 1512e are input to a forced switching circuit 1512f provided in the peripheral control board 1510. The forcible switching circuit 1512f is connected to the circuit so as to transmit the two signals that are differentiated into a plus signal and a minus signal in the differentiation circuit 1512e, so that the two signals are transmitted. Two signals are transmitted from the peripheral control board 1510 to the effect display drive board 4450 housed in the dish unit 320 of the door frame 3. When the door frame side effect receiver ICSDIC0 of the liquid crystal module circuit 4450V provided in the effect display drive board 4450 determines that the two received signals are LOCKN signal output request data, the LOCKN signal output request data is As described above, since the data format is different from the signal output from the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d, it is determined that the data is abnormal, and the LOCKN signal is transmitted to the periphery of the peripheral control unit 1511 of the peripheral control board 1510. It outputs to control MPU1511a. As a result, the peripheral control MPU 1511a determines that there is no problem in the connection between the transmitter and the receiver when the LOCKN signal is input as a response signal to the transmission of the LOCKN signal output request data. While it can be determined that no malfunction has occurred, when the LOCKN signal is not input, it is determined that a malfunction has occurred in the connection between the transmitter and the receiver. A notification image (for example, “A problem has occurred in the upper plate side liquid crystal display device. Please call the store clerk”) is transmitted to the game board side effect display device by controlling the sound source built-in VDP 1512a. 1600 and a notification sound to that effect (for example, “top plate side Problems with crystal display device has occurred. "), And notification sound from the speaker or the like provided in the door frame 3 by outputting the audio data transmission IC1512c to control the sound source built VDP1512a flows. Thereby, notification can be performed by the notification image displayed in the display area of the game board side effect display device 1600 and the notification sound that repeatedly flows from the speaker or the like provided on the door frame 3. At this time, all of the LEDs for light emitting decoration provided in the door frame 3 and the various LEDs mounted on various decoration boards provided in the game board 5 may be lit.

  As described above, when the peripheral control MPU 1511a of the peripheral control unit 1511 transmits the LOCKN signal output request data which is serial data, the forcible switching circuit 1512f can receive the LOCKN signal output request data by the door frame side effect receiver ICSDDIC0. The door frame side receiver ICSDIC0 that receives the LOCKN signal output request data outputs the LOCKN signal from the LOCKN terminal of the door frame side receiver ICSDIC0 as a response signal to the peripheral control MPU 1511a. Therefore, when the LOCKN signal is input, it can be determined that there is no problem with the connection between the transmitter and the receiver, and it can be determined that there is no problem with the door frame side effect display device 460, while LOCKN The signal is input When not it can be determined that a malfunction in the door frame side effect display device 460 as a malfunction has occurred in the connection between the transmitter and receiver occurs. Then, the peripheral control MPU 1511a can execute the communication error display process of step S1548 in the connection recovery process of FIG. 173 as a notification process when it is determined that a problem has occurred in the door frame side effect display device 460. It has become. In other words, when the peripheral control MPU 1511a finds a defect in the door frame side effect display device 460, it can notify the store clerk or the like of the hall by executing the notification process. Hall clerk and the like can very easily check whether there is a problem in the door frame side effect display device 460 before the player plays a game, and the check does not take time. ing. Therefore, the trouble of the door frame side effect display device 460 can be found without taking time and effort.

  Further, as described above, the LOCKN signal is data in which the drawing data received from the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d provided on the peripheral control board 1510 by the door frame side effect receiver IC SDIC0 provided on the effect display drive board 4450 is abnormal data. If it is determined, it is a signal that is output to convey the fact, specifically, a door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d provided in the peripheral control board 1510 and a door frame side effect receiver provided in the effect display drive board 4450. This is a signal that is output to request transmission of a predetermined data pattern (SYNC pattern) for confirming (recovering) the connection between ICSDIC0, that is, the connection between the transmitter and the receiver. The receiver ICSDIC0 is a door frame side effect transmitter IC1512d. When the image transmitted from the terminal cannot be normally received, a communication failure occurs between the image communication between the door frame side effect receiver ICSDIC0 and the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d, and the received drawing data becomes abnormal data. For this purpose, the LOCKN signal can be output to the peripheral control MPU 1511a of the peripheral control unit 1511. As a result, the peripheral control MPU 1511a to which the LOCKN signal is input doors the connection confirmation signal for informing that transmission of a predetermined data pattern (SYNC pattern) from the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d to the door frame side effect receiver ICSDIC0 is started. By outputting to the frame-side effect transmitter IC 1512d, it is possible to eliminate communication problems between image communications. In other words, the peripheral control MPU 1511a can detect the failure of the door frame side effect display device 460 due to the communication failure between the image communications at an early stage, and act on the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d so as to eliminate the failure. It is like that. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the player's gaming motivation by discovering and eliminating the problem of the door frame side effect display device 460.

  Further, the door frame side effect receiver ICSDIC0 that receives the image transmitted from the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d and outputs the image to the door frame side effect display device 460 receives the image transmitted from the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d. When the reception is impossible, the effect control microprocessor outputs a LOCKN signal, which is a communication failure occurrence signal indicating that a communication failure has occurred between the image communication between the door frame side effect receiver ICSDDIC0 and the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d. Since the peripheral control MPU 1511a of the peripheral control unit 1511 can output to the peripheral control MPU 1511a, the peripheral control MPU 1511a to which the LOCKN signal is input controls the VDP 1512a with built-in sound source of the liquid crystal display control unit 1512 to cause a communication failure. Telling you The message “A problem has occurred in the upper plate side liquid crystal display device. Please call the store clerk” is generated, and this generated image is displayed in the display area of the game board side effect display device 1600 for notification. Can be done. In other words, the peripheral control MPU 1511a discovers a failure of the door frame side effect display device 460 due to a communication failure between image communications at an early stage, and notifies the player sitting on the front surface of the pachinko machine 1 to that effect. Since the player can tell the hall clerk, etc., or directly notify the hall clerk who passed by the pachinko machine 1 by chance, the hall clerk etc. Work can be started at an early stage to resolve the problem. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the player's gaming motivation by early finding and solving the problem of the door frame side effect display device 460.

  Furthermore, the peripheral control MPU 1511a of the peripheral control unit 1511 includes a door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d provided in the peripheral control board 1510 and a door frame provided in the effect display drive board 4450 in the period (interval period) from the timing K1 to the timing K2. Even if there is a failure in the connection between the receiver ICSDIC0 for the side effect, that is, the connection between the transmitter and the receiver, there is a failure in the connection between the transmitter and the receiver. When the accumulated number of times determined to be in a state of being not reached the accumulated number upper limit CC-LMT, a predetermined data pattern (SYNC pattern) for activating the LOCKN signal and eliminating a communication failure between image communications From the door frame side effect transmitter IC1512d A connection confirmation signal indicating that transmission is to be started to the frame side effect receiver ICSDIC0 can be continuously output to the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d until the cumulative number reaches the cumulative number upper limit CC-LMT. It has become. Accordingly, the peripheral control MPU 1511a of the peripheral control unit 1511 causes the main control MPU 1310a of the main control board 1310 to change the first special symbol or the second special symbol game in the first special symbol display 1403 or the second special symbol display 1405. Since it is possible to continue outputting the connection confirmation signal repeatedly only during the period when the game starts and stops and the game is not progressing, it is possible to move toward a direction in which the communication trouble is eliminated.

  Then, the peripheral control MPU 1511a of the peripheral control unit 1511 has a door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d provided in the peripheral control board 1510 and a door frame side provided in the effect display drive board 4450 in the period (interval period) from timing K1 to timing K2. This is a case where there is a failure in the connection between the production receiver IC SDIC0, that is, the connection between the transmitter and the receiver even once, and the connection between the transmitter and the receiver is defective. When the accumulated number of times determined to be in the state does not reach the accumulated number upper limit CC-LMT, a predetermined data pattern (SYNC pattern) for validating the LOCKN signal and eliminating a communication malfunction between image communications is displayed. Door frame side effect transmitter IC1512d to door When the connection confirmation signal informing the start of transmission to the side effect receiver ICSDIC0 is repeatedly output to the door frame effect transmitter IC 1512d until the accumulated number reaches the accumulated number upper limit CC-LMT. When the main control MPU 1310a of the control board 1310 starts changing the first special symbol or the second special symbol game in the first special symbol display 1403 or the second special symbol display 1405 and starts executing the game again, the connection confirmation When the signal output is stopped and the connection confirmation signal output from the peripheral control MPU 1511a is stopped and no connection confirmation signal is input, the door frame side effect transmitter IC 1512d outputs a predetermined data pattern (SYNC pattern) to the door frame. Controlling liquid crystal display by stopping transmission to the receiver ICSDIC0 for side effects The image the sound source built VDP1512a to the generation of 1512 has been to be able to output to the door frame side for effect receiver ICSDIC0. Accordingly, the peripheral control MPU 1511a of the peripheral control unit 1511 causes the main control MPU 1310a of the main control board 1310 to change the first special symbol or the second special symbol game in the first special symbol display 1403 or the second special symbol display 1405. By continuing to output the connection confirmation signal, which is a failure resolution signal, only during the period when the game is not started by displaying the start and stop, the communication failure can be resolved. Therefore, the main control MPU 1310a of the main control board 1310 starts changing the first special symbol or the second special symbol game in the first special symbol display unit 1403 or the second special symbol display unit 1405 and stops and displays it. When the connection confirmation signal is repeatedly output only during the period when the game is not progressing, the main control board 1 Even if ten main control MPUs 1310a start changing the first special symbol or the second special symbol game in the first special symbol display 1403 or the second special symbol display 1405 and start executing the game again, the door frame When the main control MPU 1310a of the main control board 1310 starts executing the game again and ends (period of timing K1 to timing K2), the distortion of the image (disturbance of the image) that progresses on the display screen of the side effect display device 460. Every time (interval period), it can be made to go away.

  According to the embodiment as described above, the pachinko machine 1 includes the main control board 1310 in FIG. 123 and the payout control board 951 in FIG. The main control board 1310 has a first start port 2002 or a second start which is a start area in which a game ball launched by the ball striking device 650 is directed toward the game area 5a defined in the game board 5 in the game area 5a. The main control MPU 1310a of FIG. 123, which is a game control microprocessor that controls the progress of the game based on the ball 2004 entering the mouth 2004, is implemented. The payout control board 951 is a payout control microprocessor that controls the payout of the game balls by the payout device 830 based on the prize ball commands in FIGS. 142 (a) and 142 (b), which are payout commands from the main control board 1310. 124 payout control MPU 952a is installed.

  The main control MPU 1310a which is a game control microprocessor includes at least a RAM (main control built-in RAM) built in the main control MPU 1310a. The main control built-in RAM can store information related to the game even after the power is shut off.

  The payout control MPU 952a, which is a payout control microprocessor, includes at least a RAM (payout control built-in RAM) built in the payout control MPU 952a. The payout control built-in RAM can store information related to payout even after the power is shut off.

  The pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment further includes an operation switch 954 shown in FIG. If the operation switch 954 is operated within the period in which the determination process of step S16 in the main control-side power-on process in FIG. 146 is performed from when the power is turned on, the operation switch 954 erases the information about the game stored in the main control built-in RAM. 131 is output to the main control MPU 1310a, which is a game control microprocessor, and is operated within the period in which the determination process of step S512 in the payout control unit power-on process of FIG. Then, a RAM clear function for outputting the RWMCLR signal of FIG. 136 to the payout control MPU 952a as a payout control microprocessor as a RAM clear signal for erasing information related to payout stored in the payout control built-in RAM; 146 in the main control side power-on process in FIG. When the operation is performed after the period during which the determination process in step S16 is performed (or the period during which the determination process in step S512 is performed in the payout control unit power-on process in FIG. 149 from when the power is turned on), the payout device 830 is concerned. An error canceling function for outputting the RWMCLR signal of FIG. 136 to the main control MPU 1310a as the game control microprocessor to the payout control MPU 952a without outputting it to the main control MPU 1310a as an error canceling signal for canceling the generated error. It is something to combine.

  As described above, when the operation switch 954 is operated within the period in which the determination process of step S16 in the main control side power on process of FIG. 146 is performed from when the power is turned on, the game stored in the main control built-in RAM. 131 is erased to the main control MPU 1310a, which is a game control microprocessor, and the determination process of step S512 in the payout control unit power-on process of FIG. 149 is performed after power-on. If the operation is performed within the specified period, the RAM clear signal for outputting the RWMCLR signal of FIG. 136 to the payout control MPU 952a as a payout control microprocessor is output as a RAM clear signal for erasing information related to payout stored in the payout control built-in RAM. 146 and the main control side power When the operation is performed after the period during which the determination process of step S16 in the time process is performed (or the period during which the determination process of step S512 is performed in the payout control unit power-on process in FIG. 149 from when the power is turned on) has passed, 136. The error canceling function for outputting the RWMCLR signal of FIG. 136 to the main control MPU 1310a as the game control microprocessor to the payout control MPU 952a without outputting to the main control MPU 1310a as the error control signal for canceling the error that has occurred with respect to the device 830. Thus, the pachinko machine 1 can be provided with two different functions, a RAM clear function and an error release function, by an operation with one operation switch 954. Therefore, a RAM clear function and an error cancel function can be provided while contributing to cost reduction.

[Sensor signal input part of panel relay board 4161]
The sensor signal input unit of the panel relay board 4161 includes various detection sensors arranged on the game board, for example, a general winning port sensor 4020, a first starting port sensor 4002, a second starting port sensor 4004, a count sensor 4005, and a vibration detection sensor. , A circuit to which a detection signal from the magnetic detection sensor 4024 or the like is input. Since the circuit configuration to which the detection signal from each detection sensor is input is the same, here, the magnetic detection sensor 4024 is cited as an example of the detection sensor, and the circuit to which the detection signal from the magnetic detection sensor 4024 is input will be described. To do.

  In a gaming machine, try to obtain an unfair advantage by manipulating the flow-down state of the game ball as desired by bringing a magnet (for example, a permanent magnet or an electromagnet) closer to the game ball that is driven into the game area. There is no end to illegal gaming activities.

  A magnetic detection sensor 4024 capable of detecting magnetism is provided in correspondence with a predetermined position in the game area in order to detect such an illegal game action and suppress the illegal action by a light emitting means or an alarm by sound. Yes.

[Conventional magnetic sensor input circuit]
FIG. 175 is a circuit diagram showing an example of a conventional magnetic sensor input circuit provided in a gaming machine. The gaming machine has a main control board 1310 and a panel relay board 4161. As shown in the figure, the magnetic detection sensor 4024 is supplied with the voltage + 5V created by the + 5V creation circuit 1310g.

  The magnetic detection sensor 4024 includes a magnetic sensor MGS and a built-in transistor STR. The magnetic sensor MGS is composed of, for example, a magnetoresistive effect element or the like, and outputs a predetermined voltage (for example, +5 V) when it does not detect magnetism above a predetermined value, and outputs a voltage when it detects magnetism above a predetermined value. Do not (0V).

  The base terminal of the transistor STR is connected to the output terminal of the magnetic sensor MGS, and the emitter terminal of the transistor STR is grounded. The collector terminal of the transistor STR is connected to one end of a pull-up resistor IR0 provided on the panel relay substrate 4161 via a connector CON1, and + 12V is applied to the other end of the pull-up resistor IR0. Thereby, when the transistor STR is in the OFF state, the collector terminal of the transistor STR is pulled up to the + 12V side by the pull-up resistor IR0 (corresponding to the first voltage).

  The transistor STR is turned on by a voltage output from the magnetic sensor MGS when the magnetic sensor MGS does not detect magnetism, and a current flows from the collector terminal to the ground via the emitter terminal. In addition, when the magnetic sensor MGS detects the magnetism, the transistor STR is turned off when the output from the magnetic sensor MGS is stopped, and the current flow from the collector terminal to the emitter terminal is stopped.

  The collector terminal of the transistor STR is connected to one end of the resistor IR1 in addition to being connected to the pull-up resistor IR0, and the other end of the resistor IR1 is connected to the base terminal of the transistor ITR0. The emitter terminal of the transistor ITR0 is grounded, the collector terminal of the transistor ITR0 is connected to one end of the pull-up resistor IR2, and + 12V is applied to the other end of the pull-up resistor IR2. Thereby, when the transistor ITR0 is in the OFF state, the collector terminal of the transistor ITR0 is pulled up to the + 12V side by the pull-up resistor IR2.

  The collector terminal of the transistor ITR0 is connected to the base terminal of the transistor ITR1 in the subsequent stage, in addition to being connected to the pull-up resistor IR2. The emitter terminal of the transistor ITR1 is grounded, and the collector terminal of the transistor ITR1 is connected to the main control input circuit 1310b of the main control board 1310 via the connector CON2.

  The main control input circuit 1310b is composed of a pull-up resistor NR1, a resistor NR2, and a transistor NTR1, and one end of the pull-up resistor NR1 is connected to the collector terminal of the transistor ITR1 in the previous stage of the panel relay board 4161 via the connector CON2. + 12V is applied to the other end of the pull-up resistor NR1. Thereby, when the previous stage transistor ITR is in the OFF state, the collector terminal of the transistor ITR1 is pulled up to the + 12V side by the pull-up resistor NR1.

  The collector terminal of the transistor ITR1 is connected to one end of the resistor NR2 in addition to being connected to the pull-up resistor NR1, and the other end of the resistor NR2 is connected to the base terminal of the transistor NTR1. The emitter terminal of the transistor NTR1 is grounded, and the collector terminal of the transistor NTR1 is electrically connected to the input port of the main control MPU 1310a.

  In the figure, the detection sensor unit corresponds to the magnetic detection sensor 4024, the voltage output unit 4163 is connected to the magnetic detection sensor 4024, and corresponds to the pull-up resistor IR0 to which + 12V is applied. The detection circuit unit 4164 is connected to the collector terminal of the transistor ITR1, and is configured by a pull-up resistor IR2 to which +12 V is applied and a transistor ITR1 having a base terminal connected to the collector terminal of the transistor ITR0. Is applicable.

  In addition, a sensor signal input unit 4162 is configured by a circuit configured by the connector CON1, the voltage output unit 4163, the resistor IR1, and the transistor ITR0 in the preceding stage of the detection circuit unit 4164. Thus, the sensor signal input unit 4162 and the detection circuit unit 4164 are provided on the panel relay board 4161.

[Detection operation]
When the magnetic sensor MGS of the magnetic detection sensor 4024 is in a non-detection state in which magnetism is not detected, the voltage output from the magnetic sensor MGS is applied to the base terminal of the built-in transistor STR, thereby turning on the built-in transistor STR. When the transistor STR is turned on, a current flows to the ground via the pull-up resistor IR0, the connector CON1, the collector terminal of the transistor STR, and the emitter terminal of the transistor STR. Further, the voltage applied to the collector terminal of the transistor STR is pulled down to the ground side (corresponding to the second voltage). In addition, since the base terminal of the transistor ITR0 is connected to the collector terminal of the transistor STR, the voltage applied to the base terminal of the transistor ITR0 is also lowered to the ground side. Thereby, the transistor ITR0 is turned off.

  When the transistor ITR0 is turned off, the voltage raised to the + 12V side by the pull-up resistor IR2 is applied to the base terminal of the transistor ITR1, whereby the transistor ITR1 is turned on. When the transistor ITR1 is turned on, a current flows to the ground via the pull-up resistor NR1, the connector CON2, the collector terminal of the transistor ITR1, and the emitter terminal of the transistor ITR1.

  Further, when the transistor ITR1 is turned on, the voltage applied to the base terminal of the transistor NTR1 connected to the collector terminal of the transistor ITR1 is pulled down to the ground side, and the transistor NTR1 is turned off. A magnetic detection switch signal in which the logic of the collector terminal where the transistor NTR1 is off is LOW (off) is input to the input port of the main control MPU 1310a.

  When the magnetic sensor MGS is in a detection state in which magnetism is detected, the output of the voltage from the magnetic sensor MGS is stopped, and the voltage applied to the base terminal of the transistor STR disappears, so that the built-in transistor STR is turned off. When the transistor STR is turned off, the voltage applied to the collector terminal of the built-in transistor STR is raised to the + 12V side. In addition, since the base terminal of the transistor ITR0 is connected to the collector terminal of the transistor STR, the voltage applied to the base terminal of the transistor ITR0 is also raised to the + 12V side (corresponding to the first voltage). Thereby, the transistor ITR0 is turned on.

  When the transistor ITR0 is turned on, a current flows to the ground via the pull-up resistor IR2, the collector terminal of the transistor ITR0, and the emitter terminal of the transistor ITR0. When the transistor ITR0 is turned on, the voltage applied to the base terminal of the transistor ITR1 connected to the collector terminal of the transistor ITR0 is pulled down to the ground side, and the transistor ITR1 is turned off.

  When the transistor ITR1 is turned off, the voltage raised to the + 12V side by the pull-up resistor NR2 of the main control input circuit 1310b is applied to the base terminal of the transistor NTR1, thereby turning on the transistor NTR1. When the transistor NTR1 is turned on, a magnetic detection switch signal whose logic connected to the collector terminal of the transistor NTR1 is HI (on) is input to the input port of the main control MPU 1310a.

  The operation states of the magnetic sensor MGS, the built-in transistor STR, the transistor ITR0, the transistor ITR1, and the transistor NTR1 described above are shown in a table form in FIG. Even when the magnetic detection sensor 4024 is disconnected from the panel relay substrate 4161, the transistor ITR0 is turned on, the transistor ITR1 is turned off, and the transistor NTR1 is turned on similarly to the operation when the magnetic sensor MGS detects magnetism. .

  By the way, when signal transmission is performed by the connector member, when the connector member is corroded or dust enters the connector connecting portion, contact resistance is generated. There are pin contact type and bellows contact depending on the shape of the contact part terminal of the connector member, but in the case of the bellows contact type, if the harness attached to the connector member is pulled during connection work etc., the pin contact The gap is easier to open than the type. When the gap is opened, dust or the like easily enters from this portion.

  Similarly, contact resistance occurs when vibration is applied to the connector member. For example, when playing a right-handed game, when sliding wear occurs due to vibration from a specific part of the game area where many game balls continuously concentrate and flow down, to the connector member However, this may cause contact resistance.

  Here, the conventional magnetic sensor input circuit when such a contact resistance RR is generated in the connector member (connector CON1) that electrically connects the magnetic detection sensor 4024 and the voltage output portion 4163 of the panel relay board 4161. Will be described. For example, in FIG. 175, when the contact resistance RR is generated in the connector member, the contact resistance RR is indicated by a chain line. Note that the size of the contact resistance RR is 100 to 1000 times that when the connector contact is normal.

  As described above, when the magnetic sensor MGS of the magnetic detection sensor 4024 is in a non-detection state in which no magnetism is detected, the built-in transistor STR is turned on. When the built-in transistor STR is turned on, a current flows to the ground via the pull-up resistor IR0, the contact resistor RR (connector CON1), the collector terminal of the transistor STR, and the emitter terminal of the transistor STR. Thereby, although the voltage applied to the collector terminal of the built-in transistor STR is pulled down to the ground side (corresponding to the second voltage), the current flows through the contact resistance RR, so that the potential upstream of the contact resistance RR Will be lifted. In FIG. 175, the connection point between the pull-up resistor IR0 and the resistor IR1 is illustrated as a black circle as a portion where the potential on the upstream side of the contact resistor RR is increased.

  That is, when a current flows through the contact resistance RR generated due to the contact state of the connector portion, a voltage higher than the second voltage and lower than the first voltage is applied to the base terminal of the transistor ITR0. . When the voltage raised by the contact resistance RR reaches a specified voltage between the base terminal and the emitter terminal of the transistor ITR0, the transistor ITR0 is turned on. Therefore, there is a possibility that the transistor ITR0 is turned on even though the magnetic detection sensor 4024 is in the non-detection state. That is, in the conventional sensor signal input unit 4162 provided on the panel relay board 4161, when the contact resistance RR is generated, there is a possibility that the sensor signal is erroneously detected.

[Example 1 of magnetic sensor input circuit]
FIG. 176 is a circuit diagram illustrating an example (Example 1) of a magnetic sensor input circuit provided in the gaming machine of the embodiment. The magnetic sensor input circuit of Example 1 in this embodiment includes a magnetic detection sensor 4024 of the conventional magnetic sensor input circuit of FIG. 175, a connector CON1, a voltage output unit 4163 of the panel relay board 4161, a detection circuit unit 4164, a main control board. The main control input circuit 1310b 1310 has the same circuit configuration. For this reason, the same reference numerals are used for the same circuit components.

  The magnetic detection sensors 4024 are installed at a plurality of locations in the game area, for example, near the first start port 2002, the second start port 2004, the general winning port 2001, the big winning port 2005, the out port 1126, and the like. become.

  The magnetic sensor input circuit of this embodiment is different from the conventional magnetic sensor input circuit in that the magnetic detection sensor 4024 is in a non-detection state in which magnetism is not detected between the voltage output unit 4163 and the detection circuit unit 4164. Even if a predetermined voltage higher than the voltage (second voltage) at which the collector terminal of the built-in transistor STR is pulled down to the ground side is applied and lower than the first voltage, the detection circuit unit 4164 is affected by the predetermined voltage. The voltage raising unit 4166 is provided, and the voltage output unit 4163 and the detection circuit unit 4164 are electrically connected via the voltage raising unit 4166.

  In the first embodiment, the voltage raising portion 4166 is an example constituted by a Zener diode ZD0 having a Zener voltage higher than the predetermined voltage. Specifically, the cathode terminal of the Zener diode ZD0 is connected to one end of the pull-up resistor IR0 of the voltage output unit 4163, and the collector terminal of the transistor STR built in the magnetic detection sensor 4024 via the connector CON1 in the previous stage of the connection part. It is connected.

  The anode terminal of the Zener diode ZD0 is connected to the base terminal of the transistor ITR0 arranged in the subsequent stage. Further, + 12V is applied to the other end of the pull-up resistor IR0. The emitter terminal of the transistor ITR0 is grounded, and the collector terminal of the transistor ITR0 is connected to one end of the pull-up resistor IR2 to which +12 V is applied to the other end in the detection circuit unit 4164 and the transistor ITR1 of the detection circuit unit 4164 Connected to the base terminal. The emitter terminal of the transistor ITR1 is grounded, and the collector terminal of the transistor ITR1 is connected to the main control input circuit 1310b of the main control board 1310 via the connector CON2. The sensor signal input unit 4162 is configured by the connector CON1, the voltage output unit 4163, and the voltage raising unit 4166.

[Detection operation when connector contact is normal]
When the magnetic sensor MGS of the magnetic detection sensor 4024 is in a non-detection state in which magnetism is not detected, the voltage output from the magnetic sensor MGS is applied to the base terminal of the built-in transistor STR, thereby turning on the built-in transistor STR. When the transistor STR is turned on, a current flows to the ground via the pull-up resistor IR0, the connector CON1, the collector terminal of the transistor STR, and the emitter terminal of the transistor STR.

  As a result, the voltage applied to the collector terminal of the transistor STR is pulled down to the ground side (corresponding to the second voltage). In addition, since the collector terminal of the transistor STR is connected to the base terminal of the transistor ITR0 via the Zener diode ZD0, the Zener voltage is higher than the second voltage, so that the Zener diode ZD0 maintains a non-conductive state. For this reason, no voltage is applied to the base terminal of the transistor ITR0 (0 V). Thereby, the transistor ITR0 is turned off.

  When the transistor ITR0 is turned off, the voltage raised to the + 12V side by the pull-up resistor IR2 is applied to the base terminal of the transistor ITR1 of the detection circuit portion 4164, whereby the transistor ITR1 is turned on. When the transistor ITR1 is turned on, a current flows to the ground via the pull-up resistor NR1, the connector CON2, the collector terminal of the transistor ITR1, and the emitter terminal of the transistor ITR1.

  When the transistor ITR1 is turned on, the voltage applied to the base terminal of the transistor NTR1 of the main control input circuit 1310b connected to the collector terminal of the transistor ITR1 is pulled down to the ground side, and the transistor NTR1 is turned off. A magnetic detection switch signal in which the logic of the collector terminal where the transistor NTR1 is off is LOW (off) is input to the input port of the main control MPU 1310a.

  When the magnetic sensor MGS unit is in a detection state in which magnetism is detected, the output of voltage from the magnetic sensor MGS is stopped, and the voltage applied to the base terminal of the transistor STR disappears, so that the built-in transistor STR is turned off. When the transistor STR is turned off, the voltage applied to the collector terminal of the built-in transistor STR is raised to the + 12V side. Further, since the collector terminal of the transistor STR is connected to the base terminal of the transistor ITR0 via the Zener diode ZD0, a Zener voltage is applied to the base terminal of the transistor ITR0 (corresponding to the first voltage). Thereby, the transistor ITR0 is turned on.

  When the transistor ITR0 is turned on, a current flows to the ground via the pull-up resistor IR2, the collector terminal of the transistor ITR0, and the emitter terminal of the transistor ITR0. Further, when the transistor ITR0 is turned on, the voltage applied to the base terminal of the transistor ITR1 of the detection circuit portion 4164 connected to the collector terminal of the transistor ITR0 is pulled down to the ground side, and the transistor ITR1 is turned off.

  When the transistor ITR1 is turned off, the voltage raised to the + 12V side by the pull-up resistor NR1 of the main control input circuit 1310b is applied to the base terminal of the transistor NTR1, thereby turning on the transistor NTR1. When the transistor NTR1 is turned on, a magnetic detection switch signal whose logic connected to the collector terminal of the transistor NTR1 is HI (on) is input to the input port of the main control MPU 1310a.

  When the main control MPU 1310a determines that such an abnormal state is present, in the above example, when the logic of the magnetic detection switch signal is determined to be HI, the main control unit MPU 1310a An error command is transmitted to the control unit 1511 and a process of outputting a signal indicating that from the external terminal board 784 to the hall computer is performed. In response to the error command, the peripheral control unit 1511 notifies the abnormality by the game board side effect display device 1600, the door frame side effect display device 460, an alarm lamp, voice, or the like.

[Detection operation when connector contact is abnormal]
When the magnetic sensor MGS of the magnetic detection sensor 4024 is in a non-detection state in which magnetism is not detected, the voltage output from the magnetic sensor MGS is applied to the base terminal of the built-in transistor STR, thereby turning on the built-in transistor STR.

  When the built-in transistor STR is turned on, a current flows to the ground via the pull-up resistor IR0, the contact resistor RR (connector CON1), the collector terminal of the transistor STR, and the emitter terminal of the transistor STR. Thereby, although the voltage applied to the collector terminal of the built-in transistor STR is pulled down to the ground side (corresponding to the second voltage), the current flows through the contact resistance RR, so that the potential on the upstream side of the contact resistance RR. Lifts up. In FIG. 176, the connection point between the pull-up resistor IR0 and the Zener diode ZD0 is illustrated as a black circle as a location where the potential on the upstream side of the contact resistance RR increases.

  That is, a predetermined voltage higher than the second voltage and lower than the first voltage is applied to the cathode terminal of the Zener diode ZD0 due to the current flowing through the contact resistance generated due to the contact state of the connector portion. become. Even when a predetermined voltage higher than the second voltage is applied, the Zener diode ZD0 maintains the non-conduction state because the Zener voltage is higher than the predetermined voltage. For this reason, no voltage is applied to the base terminal of the transistor ITR0 (0 V). Thereby, the transistor ITR0 is turned off. That is, the voltage raising unit 4166 avoids the action of the predetermined voltage on the detection circuit unit 4164.

  The operation of the detection circuit unit 4164 and the main control input circuit 1310b in the subsequent stage is the same as the detection operation when the connector contact is normal.

  As a result, since the voltage of the detection circuit unit 4164 is not affected (because there is no voltage change), when contact resistance occurs due to slight sliding wear of the connector member, the signal from the detection sensor due to contact resistance is False detection can be prevented.

  As in the prior art, when an abnormality is detected by the magnetic sensor MGS, the main control MPU 1310a transmits an error command to the peripheral control unit 1511, and the peripheral control unit 1511 transmits a magnet according to the transmitted error command. Notification that an illegal gaming act using the game machine has been performed or that the magnetic detection sensor 4024 has been disconnected is provided by the game board side effect display device 1600, the door frame side effect display device 460, a warning indicator, voice, etc. To do. Further, an error signal is output from the external terminal board 784 to the hall computer.

[Example 2 of magnetic sensor input circuit]
FIG. 177 is a circuit diagram illustrating an example (Example 2) of a magnetic sensor input circuit arranged in the gaming machine of the embodiment. The magnetic sensor input circuit according to the second embodiment includes the magnetic detection sensor 4024 of the conventional magnetic sensor input circuit of FIG. The input circuit 1310b has the same circuit configuration. For this reason, the same reference numerals are used for the same circuit components.

  In the second embodiment, the voltage raising unit 4166 has a first resistor IR1 having one end connected to the voltage output unit 4163, one end connected to the other end of the first resistor IR1, and the other end grounded. The second resistor IR3 is included. When the sensor signal input unit 4162 of the second embodiment is compared with the conventional sensor signal input unit 4162 of FIG. 175, one end of the resistor IR3 whose other end is grounded is arranged downstream of the other end of the resistor IR1. The difference is that it is connected to the connection point with the base terminal of the transistor ITR0. That is, in the second embodiment, the voltage raising unit 4166 is configured by the resistor IR3 that causes a current to flow to ground when the predetermined voltage is applied.

  One end of the first resistor IR1 is connected to one end of the pull-up resistor IR0 of the voltage output unit 4163, and is connected to the collector terminal of the built-in transistor STR of the magnetic detection sensor 4024 via the connector CON1 in the previous stage of the connection portion. ing.

  Further, the collector terminal of the transistor ITR0 is connected to one end of the pull-up resistor IR1 to which + 12V is applied to the other end in the detection circuit unit 4164, and to the base terminal of the transistor ITR1. The emitter terminal of the transistor ITR1 is grounded, and the collector terminal of the transistor ITR1 is connected to the main control input circuit 1310b of the main control board 1310 via the connector CON2. The sensor signal input unit 4162 is configured by the connector CON1, the voltage output unit 4163, and the voltage raising unit 4166.

[Detection operation when connector contact is normal]
When the magnetic sensor MGS of the magnetic detection sensor 4024 is in a non-detection state in which magnetism is not detected, the voltage output from the magnetic sensor MGS is applied to the base terminal of the built-in transistor STR, thereby turning on the built-in transistor STR. When the transistor STR is turned on, a current flows to the ground via the pull-up resistor IR0, the connector CON1, the collector terminal of the transistor STR, and the emitter terminal of the transistor STR.

  As a result, the voltage applied to the collector terminal of the transistor STR is pulled down to the ground side (corresponding to the second voltage). Further, since the collector terminal of the transistor STR is connected to the base terminal of the transistor ITR0, the voltage pulled to the ground side is applied to the base terminal of the transistor ITR0. Thereby, the transistor ITR0 is turned off.

  When the transistor ITR0 is turned off, the voltage raised to the + 12V side by the pull-up resistor IR2 is applied to the base terminal of the transistor ITR1, whereby the transistor ITR1 is turned on. When the transistor ITR1 is turned on, a current flows to the ground via the pull-up resistor NR1, the connector CON2, the collector terminal of the transistor ITR1, and the emitter terminal of the transistor ITR1.

  When the transistor ITR1 is turned on, the voltage applied to the base terminal of the transistor NTR1 of the main control input circuit 1310b connected to the collector terminal of the transistor ITR1 is pulled down to the ground side, and the transistor NTR1 is turned off. A magnetic detection switch signal in which the logic of the collector terminal where the transistor NTR1 is off is LOW (off) is input to the input port of the main control MPU 1310a.

  When the magnetic detection sensor 4024 is in a detection state in which magnetism is detected, the output of the voltage from the magnetic sensor MGS is stopped and the voltage applied to the base terminal of the transistor STR disappears, so that the built-in transistor STR is turned off. When the transistor STR is turned off, the voltage applied to the collector terminal of the built-in transistor STR is raised to the + 12V side.

  Further, a voltage of +12 V is applied to a series resistance circuit composed of the pull-up resistor IR0, the first resistor IR1 of the voltage raising unit 4166, and the second resistor IR3, and the pull-up resistor IR0 and the voltage raising unit 4166 A current flows to the ground via the first resistor IR1 and the second resistor IR3. When a current flows through the second resistor IR3, a potential difference generated between both ends of the second resistor IR3 is applied between the base terminal and the emitter terminal of the transistor ITR0, whereby the transistor ITR0 is turned on.

  When the transistor ITR0 is turned on, a current flows to the ground via the pull-up resistor IR2, the collector terminal of the transistor ITR0, and the emitter terminal of the transistor ITR0. Further, when the transistor ITR0 is turned on, the voltage applied to the base terminal of the transistor ITR1 of the detection circuit portion 4164 connected to the collector terminal of the transistor ITR0 is pulled down to the ground side, and the transistor ITR1 is turned off.

  When the transistor ITR1 is turned off, the voltage raised to the + 12V side by the pull-up resistor NR1 of the main control input circuit 1310b is applied to the base terminal of the transistor NTR1, thereby turning on the transistor NTR1. When the transistor NTR1 is turned on, a magnetic detection switch signal whose logic connected to the collector terminal of the transistor NTR1 is HI (on) is input to the input port of the main control MPU 1310a.

[Detection operation when connector contact is abnormal]
When the magnetic sensor MGS of the magnetic detection sensor 4024 is in a non-detection state in which magnetism is not detected, the voltage output from the magnetic sensor MGS is applied to the base terminal of the built-in transistor STR, thereby turning on the built-in transistor STR.

  When the built-in transistor STR is turned on, a current flows to the ground via the pull-up resistor IR0, the contact resistor (connector CON1), the collector terminal of the transistor STR, and the emitter terminal of the transistor STR. Thereby, although the voltage applied to the collector terminal of the built-in transistor STR is pulled down to the ground side (corresponding to the second voltage), the current flows through the contact resistance RR, so that the potential on the upstream side of the contact resistance RR. Lifts up. In FIG. 177, a connection point between the pull-up resistor IR0 and the first resistor IR1 is illustrated as a black circle as a portion where the potential on the upstream side of the contact resistor RR increases.

  That is, when a current flows through the contact resistance RR generated due to the contact state of the connector portion, a predetermined voltage higher than the second voltage and lower than the first voltage is applied to one end of the first resistance. It will be. This voltage is sufficiently lower than the voltage applied when the built-in transistor of the magnetic detection sensor 4024 is turned off.

  When a predetermined voltage higher than the second voltage is applied to one end of the first resistor, a current flows through the first resistor IR1, and this current further flows to the ground through the second resistor IR3. That is, since the other end of the second resistor IR3 is grounded, a current with a predetermined voltage higher than the applied second voltage and lower than the first voltage almost falls to the ground, and the second resistor Almost no current flows into the base terminal of the transistor ITR0 subsequent to IR3. Therefore, the subsequent transistor ITR0 is not turned on. As a result, the subsequent transistor ITR0 maintains the off state. That is, the voltage raising unit 4166 avoids the action of the predetermined voltage on the detection circuit unit 4164.

  The operation of the detection circuit unit 4164 and the main control input circuit 1310b in the subsequent stage is the same as the detection operation when the connector contact is normal.

  As a result, since the voltage of the detection circuit unit 4164 is not affected (because there is no voltage change), when contact resistance occurs due to slight sliding wear of the connector member, the signal from the detection sensor due to contact resistance is False detection can be prevented.

[Example 3 of magnetic sensor input circuit]
FIG. 178 is a circuit diagram illustrating an example (Example 3) of a magnetic sensor input circuit provided in the gaming machine of the embodiment. The magnetic sensor input circuit of the third embodiment includes the magnetic detection sensor 4024 of the conventional magnetic sensor input circuit of FIG. 175, the connector, the voltage output unit 4163 of the panel relay board 4161, the detection circuit unit 4164, and the main control input of the main control board 1310. The circuit 1310b has the same circuit configuration. For this reason, the same reference numerals are used for the same circuit components.

  In the third embodiment, the voltage raising unit 4166 includes two transistors ITR0 and ITR2 that constitute a Darlington circuit that is set to an operating voltage that is higher than the second voltage and higher than a predetermined voltage that is lower than the first voltage. And resistors IR1, IR4, and IR5. Compared to the above-described second embodiment, in the third embodiment, instead of the resistor IR3 having the other end grounded, a resistor IR4 and a resistor IR5 connected in series are respectively connected in parallel to the two transistors ITR0 and ITR2 constituting the Darlington circuit. Connected. That is, the third embodiment is an example in which the voltage raising unit 4166 includes a resistor IR4 and a resistor IR5 that cause a current to flow to ground when the predetermined voltage is applied.

  More specifically, one end of the resistor IR1 is connected to one end of the pull-up resistor IR0 of the voltage output unit 4163, and the other end of the resistor IR1 is connected to the base terminal of the transistor ITR0 in the previous stage of the Darlington circuit. The emitter terminal of the transistor ITR0 is connected to the base terminal of the transistor ITR2 at the rear stage of the Darlington circuit, and the emitter terminal of the transistor ITR2 is grounded.

  The other end of the resistor IR1 is connected to the base terminal of the previous stage transistor ITR0, and is also connected to one end of the resistor IR4. The other end of the resistor IR4 is connected to the emitter terminal of the previous stage transistor ITR0. Further, one end of the resistor IR5 is connected to the emitter terminal of the transistor ITR0 in the previous stage, and the other end of the resistor IR5 is grounded.

  That is, the resistor IR4 is connected in parallel between the base terminal and the emitter terminal of the former stage transistor ITR0, and the resistor IR5 is connected in parallel between the base terminal and the emitter terminal of the latter stage transistor ITR2. The collector terminals of the two transistors ITR0 and ITR2 are connected to the base terminal of the transistor ITR1 while + 12V of the detection circuit unit 4164 is applied to one end of the pull-up resistor IR2 applied to the other end.

[Detection operation when connector contact is normal]
When the magnetic sensor MGS of the magnetic detection sensor 4024 is in a non-detection state in which magnetism is not detected, the voltage output from the magnetic sensor MGS is applied to the base terminal of the built-in transistor STR, thereby turning on the built-in transistor STR. When the transistor STR is turned on, a current flows to the ground via the pull-up resistor IR0, the connector CON1, the collector terminal of the transistor STR, and the emitter terminal of the transistor STR. Further, the voltage applied to the collector terminal of the transistor STR is pulled down to the ground side (corresponding to the second voltage). Since the base terminal of the transistor is connected to the collector terminal of the transistor STR, the voltage applied to the base terminal of the transistor ITR0 is also lowered to the ground side. As a result, the transistor ITR0 is turned off and the transistor ITR2 is also turned off.

  When the transistor ITR0 is turned off, the voltage raised to the + 12V side by the pull-up resistor IR2 is applied to the base terminal of the transistor ITR1 of the detection circuit portion 4164, whereby the transistor ITR1 is turned on. When the transistor ITR1 is turned on, a current flows to the ground via the pull-up resistor NR1, the connector CON2, the collector terminal of the transistor ITR1, and the emitter terminal of the transistor ITR1.

  When the transistor ITR1 is turned on, the voltage applied to the base terminal of the transistor NTR1 of the main control input circuit 1310b connected to the collector terminal of the transistor ITR1 is pulled down to the ground side, and the transistor NTR1 is turned off. A magnetic detection switch signal in which the logic of the collector terminal where the transistor NTR1 is off is LOW (off) is input to the input port of the main control MPU 1310a.

When the magnetic detection sensor 4024 is in a detection state in which magnetism is detected, the output of the voltage from the magnetic sensor MGS is stopped and the voltage applied to the base terminal of the transistor STR disappears, so that the built-in transistor STR is turned off. When the transistor STR is turned off, the voltage applied to the collector terminal of the built-in transistor STR is raised to the + 12V side.

  Further, a voltage of +12 V is applied to a series resistance circuit composed of a pull-up resistor IR0, a resistor IR1, a resistor IR4, and a resistor IR5 of the voltage raising unit 4166, and a pull-up resistor IR0 and a resistor IR1 of the voltage raising unit 4166, A current flows to the ground via the resistors IR4 and IR5. When a current flows through the resistor IR4, a potential difference generated between both ends of the resistor IR4 is applied between the base terminal and the emitter terminal of the previous stage transistor ITR0. As a result, the previous stage transistor ITR0 is turned on.

  When the previous transistor ITR0 is turned on, a current flows to the ground via the pull-up resistor IR2, the collector terminal of the transistor ITR0, the emitter terminal of the transistor ITR0, and the resistor IR5. When a current flows through the resistor IR5, a potential difference generated between both ends of the resistor IR5 is applied between the base terminal and the emitter terminal of the subsequent transistor ITR2. As a result, the subsequent transistor ITR2 is turned on.

  When the succeeding transistor ITR2 is turned on, a current flows to the ground via the pull-up resistor IR2, the collector terminal of the succeeding transistor ITR2, and the emitter terminal of the transistor ITR2. Further, when the transistor ITR2 is turned on, the voltage applied to the base terminal of the transistor ITR1 of the detection circuit portion 4164 connected to the collector terminal of the transistor ITR2 in the subsequent stage is lowered to the ground side, and the transistor ITR1 is turned off.

  When the transistor ITR1 is turned off, the voltage raised to the + 12V side by the pull-up resistor NR1 of the main control input circuit 1310b is applied to the base terminal of the transistor NTR1, thereby turning on the transistor NTR1. When the transistor NTR1 is turned on, a magnetic detection switch signal whose logic connected to the collector terminal of the transistor NTR1 is HI (on) is input to the input port of the main control MPU 1310a.

[Detection operation when connector contact is abnormal]
When the magnetic sensor MGS of the magnetic detection sensor 4024 is in a non-detection state in which magnetism is not detected, the voltage output from the magnetic sensor MGS is applied to the base terminal of the built-in transistor STR, thereby turning on the built-in transistor STR.

  When the built-in transistor STR is turned on, a current flows to the ground via the pull-up resistor IR0, the contact resistor RR (connector CON1), the collector terminal of the transistor STR, and the emitter terminal of the transistor STR. Thereby, although the voltage applied to the collector terminal of the built-in transistor STR is pulled down to the ground side (corresponding to the second voltage), the current flows through the contact resistance RR, so that the potential on the upstream side of the contact resistance RR. Lifts up. In FIG. 178, a connection point between the pull-up resistor IR0 and the resistor IR1 is illustrated as a black circle as a portion where the potential on the upstream side of the contact resistor RR increases.

  That is, when a current flows through the contact resistance generated due to the contact state of the connector portion, a predetermined voltage higher than the second voltage and lower than the first voltage is applied to one end of the resistor IR1. . This voltage is sufficiently lower than the voltage applied when the built-in transistor of the magnetic detection sensor 4024 is turned off.

  When a predetermined voltage higher than the second voltage and lower than the first voltage is applied to one end of the resistor IR1, a current flows through the resistor IR1, and this current further flows to the ground through the resistor IR4 and the resistor IR5. That is, since the other end of the resistor IR5 is grounded, most of the current due to the applied predetermined voltage falls to the ground, and almost no current flows in the base terminal of the transistor ITR0 in the previous stage of the Darlington circuit, which is the subsequent stage of the resistor IR1. Do not flow. Therefore, the previous stage transistor ITR0 is not turned on. Also, the subsequent transistor ITR2 is not turned on. As a result, the two transistors ITR0 and ITR2 of the Darlington circuit maintain the off state. That is, the voltage raising portion 4166 avoids the action of the predetermined voltage on the detection circuit portion 4164.

  The operation of the detection circuit unit 4164 and the main control input circuit 1310b in the subsequent stage is the same as the detection operation when the connector contact is normal.

  As a result, since the voltage of the detection circuit unit 4164 is not affected (because there is no voltage change), when contact resistance occurs due to slight sliding wear of the connector member, the signal from the detection sensor due to contact resistance is False detection can be prevented.

  As shown in FIG. 180, a plurality of open collector type sensor signal input units 4162 connected to each of the plurality of magnetic detection sensors 4024 are connected in parallel to the base terminal of the transistor ITR1 of the detection circuit unit 4164. ing. When any one of the sensor signal input units 4162 detects magnetism and turns on, the transistor ITR1 of the detection circuit unit 4164 is turned off.

  Similarly, when any one of the connections between the magnetic detection sensor 4024 and the sensor signal input unit 4162 is disconnected, the detection circuit unit 4164 is turned on when the sensor signal input unit 4162 corresponding to the disconnected magnetic detection sensor 4024 is turned on. The transistor ITR1 is turned off. Further, when there are a plurality of sensors, a voltage output unit 4163 is provided for each of the plurality of sensors, and each provided voltage output unit 4163 is a transistor array having a plurality of Darlington circuits, for example, “TD62083AP” (commercial product, TOSHIBA Corporation). It can be used by connecting to the product.

  The sensor signal input unit 4162 provided on the panel relay board 4161 of the present embodiment has been described above. However, the detection sensor applicable to the sensor signal input unit 4162 is not limited to the magnetic detection sensor 4024, but a connector member. As long as the sensor signal is transmitted from the detection sensor, various sensors such as a general winning opening sensor 4020, a first starting opening sensor 4002, a second starting opening sensor 4004, a count sensor 4005, a vibration detection sensor, a contact, etc. A sensor or the like can be applied.

[Application example to which sensor signal input unit 4162 of panel relay board 4161 is applicable]
The sensor signal input unit 4162 of the first to third embodiments described above has been described as preventing the erroneous detection of the signal from the detection sensor due to the contact resistance generated when the contact of the connector is abnormal. By the way, the applicable part of the sensor signal input unit 4162 of the first to third embodiments is not limited to the contact portion of the connector.

  As described above, in the gaming machine, there are circumstances in which the detection sensor has a plurality of locations in the game area (for example, arranged in the vicinity of a start opening, a winning opening, a big winning opening, an out opening, etc.). . For this reason, the electrical connection between the detection sensor and a detection circuit unit (for example, a transistor on the panel relay board) that detects a detection signal from the detection sensor is varied depending on the installation location of the detection sensor. Is appropriately selected. About this point, it will take various forms by the difference in the model of a game machine.

  By the way, the current flowing through the detection sensor is changed by changing the resistance value depending on the aging of the electrical parts (for example, connectors and detection sensors) and the wiring pattern used, and the length of the wiring (harness). If the value is different, the circuit may not operate normally. In addition, the resistance value also changes due to a specification change during development, for example, when the design of the type of the detection sensor, the arrangement location, or the length of the wiring (harness) is changed. Therefore, the current flowing through the detection sensor changes. In addition, depending on the location where the detection sensor is arranged, the length of the harness being extended, or the location where the harness is routed changes, there may be locations where noise is easily picked up, and the influence of noise also changes.

  If a current flows through a resistance value that changes due to such reasons, the current flowing through the detection sensor may be different from the original design value. That is, there is a possibility that the signal of the detection sensor is erroneously detected. In addition, the circuit may not operate normally due to the influence of noise, and the detection sensor signal may be erroneously detected.

  The sensor signal input unit 4162 including the voltage raising unit 4166 according to the first to third embodiments is used for electrical components (for example, connectors and detection sensors) used over time, wiring patterns, and wiring (harness). Even when the resistance value varies depending on the length, erroneous detection of a signal from the detection sensor due to secular change or noise can be prevented, and the detection circuit can be generalized. In the conventional example of FIG. 175 and the example of FIG. 176, the changing resistance value is indicated by a two-dot chain line.

  Hereinafter, a case where noise is placed on the harness will be described as an example. 181 (A) shows the signal waveform input to the sensor signal input unit 4162 in the conventional example, and FIG. 181 (B) shows the signal waveform input to the sensor signal input unit 4162 in the example. The left side of FIG. 181A is a signal waveform input when there is no noise, and the right side is a signal waveform input when noise is present.

  As shown in FIG. 181 (A), in the conventional example, when there is no noise, the magnetic detection sensor 4024 is at a low level (0.4 V) in a state where no magnetism is detected, and the transistor ITR0 in FIG. Can be maintained at a level lower than the voltage (0.8V). When the magnetism detection sensor 4024 detects magnetism, it is at a high level (12V), a level higher than the voltage (0.8V) at which the transistor ITR0 is turned on, and the transistor ITR0 is turned on.

  On the other hand, in the conventional example, when noise is applied, even if the magnetic detection sensor 4024 is not detecting magnetism, the peak of the noise waveform has a voltage (0.8 V) at which the transistor ITR0 is turned on as shown by the hatched portion. ), The transistor ITR0 is turned on, and the off state cannot be maintained. Therefore, the sensor signal is erroneously detected.

  In addition to noise, for example, as shown in FIG. 181 (A), when overshoot occurs, detection of magnetism does not result in false detection, but when undershoot occurs, transistor ITR0 is turned on. As a result, the off state cannot be maintained. Therefore, the sensor signal is erroneously detected.

  As shown in FIG. 181 (B), in the embodiment, the voltage raising unit 4166 raises the voltage that can be input to the base terminal of the transistor ITR0 in FIG. 176 to 2V as an example of a voltage higher than 0.8V. Has been. When there is no noise, the detection operation is at a low level (0.4 V) in a state where the magnetic detection sensor 4024 does not detect magnetism, and is lower than the raised voltage 2 V. Therefore, the voltage at which the transistor ITR0 is turned on A level lower than (0.8V) can be maintained. When the magnetism detection sensor 4024 detects magnetism, it is at a high level (12 V) and is higher than the raised voltage 2 V, so that the voltage raising portion 4166 is turned on and the transistor ITR0 is turned on (0. 8V), the transistor ITR0 is turned on.

  On the other hand, in the embodiment, when noise is present, the peak of the noise waveform exceeds the voltage (0.8 V) at which the transistor ITR0 is turned on even when the magnetic detection sensor 4024 is not detecting magnetism. However, since it is lower than the raised voltage 2V, the voltage raising part 4166 maintains the OFF state. Therefore, the transistor ITR0 can be kept off. Therefore, erroneous detection can be prevented.

  Next, for example, a case where a voltage increase due to an increase in resistance value due to secular change will be described as an example. FIG. 182A shows a signal waveform input to the sensor signal input unit 4162 in the conventional example, and FIG. 182B shows a signal waveform input to the sensor signal input unit 4162 in the example. The left side of FIG. 182 (A) is a signal waveform that is input when it is normal, and the right side is a signal waveform that is input when a voltage increase occurs due to an increase in resistance value due to secular change.

  In the conventional example, when a voltage increase occurs due to an increase in resistance value due to secular change, even if the magnetic detection sensor 4024 does not detect magnetism, the input voltage as shown by the hatched portion is a transistor. Since the voltage (0.8 V) at which ITR0 is turned on is exceeded, the transistor ITR0 remains on, and the off state cannot be maintained. Therefore, the sensor signal is erroneously detected.

  On the other hand, in the embodiment, even when a voltage increase occurs due to an increase in resistance value due to secular change, when the magnetic detection sensor 4024 does not detect magnetism, the input voltage is turned on by the transistor ITR0. Even if it exceeds the voltage (0.8V) to be operated, it is lower than the raised voltage 2V, so that the voltage raising part 4166 maintains the OFF state. Therefore, the transistor ITR0 can be kept off. Therefore, erroneous detection can be prevented.

  Thus, since the sensor signal input unit 4162 of the first to third embodiments includes the voltage raising unit 4166, it is possible to prevent erroneous detection of a signal from the detection sensor due to secular change or noise. In addition, since the sensor signal input unit 4162 includes a voltage raising unit 4166, noise may be caused by changing the location of the detection sensor, extending the length of the harness, or changing the place where the harness is routed. Even if there is a place where it is easy to pick up, the sensor signal input unit 4162 can prevent the influence of noise. For this reason, the circuit parts (the sensor signal input part 4162 and the detection circuit part 4164) arranged on the panel relay board 4161 can be generalized. Therefore, it becomes possible to provide a margin for design changes during development.

[Sensor signal input unit 4162 ′ of another embodiment]
The magnetic detection sensor 4024 described in the first to third embodiments described above includes the built-in transistor STR, and the built-in transistor STR is turned on when magnetism is not detected, while the built-in transistor STR is turned on when magnetism is detected. Although the transistor STR is turned off, in other words, the sensor signal input unit 4162 uses a signal whose input is low when magnetism is not detected and whose input is high when magnetism is detected. Instead, a magnetic sensor whose input is high when magnetism is not detected and whose input is low when magnetism is detected, in other words, a magnetic sensor which is turned off when magnetism is not detected and turned on when magnetism is detected. It is also possible to use.

  FIG. 183 is a circuit diagram illustrating an example of a magnetic sensor input circuit according to another embodiment. The magnetic sensor MGS is turned off when it does not detect magnetism above a predetermined value, and is turned on when magnetism above a predetermined value is detected.

  The input terminal of the magnetic sensor MGS is connected to one end of a pull-up resistor IR0 provided on the panel relay board 4161 via a connector CON1, and + 12V is applied to the other end of the pull-up resistor IR0. The output terminal of the magnetic sensor MGS is grounded.

  As the voltage raising portion 4166, the one described in the first to third embodiments can be used. In this alternative embodiment, the voltage raising part 4166 is an example constituted by a Zener diode ZD0 having a Zener voltage higher than the predetermined voltage. Specifically, the cathode terminal of the Zener diode ZD0 is connected to one end of the pull-up resistor IR0 of the voltage output unit 4163, and is connected to the input terminal of the magnetic sensor MGS via the connector CON1 in the previous stage of the connection part.

  The anode terminal of the Zener diode ZD0 is connected to the base terminal of the transistor ITR0 arranged in the subsequent stage. In another embodiment, the detection circuit unit 4164 ′ is composed of a transistor ITR0. Further, + 12V is applied to the other end of the pull-up resistor IR0. The emitter terminal of the transistor ITR1 is grounded, the collector terminal of the transistor ITR1 is connected to the main control input circuit 1310b of the main control board 1310 via the connector CON2, and + 12V is connected to the pull-up resistor NR applied to one end. Yes. Here, the circuit configuration of the main control input circuit 1310b of the main control board 1310 is the same as in the first to third embodiments. In another embodiment, a sensor signal winning unit 4162 ′ is configured by the voltage output unit 4163 and the voltage raising unit 4166, and a detection circuit unit 4164 ′ is configured by the transistor ITR0.

[Detection when normal]
When the magnetic sensor MGS is in a non-detection state where it does not detect magnetism, the magnetic sensor MGS is off. Thereby, the voltage pulled up to + 12V by the pull-up resistor IR0 is applied to the cathode terminal of the Zener diode ZD0 (corresponding to the first voltage). Since this applied voltage is higher than the Zener voltage, the Zener diode ZD0 is turned on and applied to the base terminal of the transistor ITR0 of the detection circuit unit 4164 via the anode terminal of the Zener diode ZD0, whereby the transistor ITR0 is turned on.

  When the transistor ITR0 is turned on, a current flows to the ground via the pull-up resistor NR1 of the main control input circuit 1310b, the connector CON2, the collector terminal of the transistor ITR0 of the detection circuit unit 4164 ′, and the emitter terminal of the transistor ITR0.

  When the transistor ITR0 is turned on, the voltage applied to the base terminal of the transistor NTR1 of the main control input circuit 1310b connected to the collector terminal of the transistor ITR0 is pulled down to the ground side, and the transistor NTR1 is turned off. A magnetic detection switch signal in which the logic of the collector terminal where the transistor NTR1 is off is LOW (off) is input to the input port of the main control MPU 1310a.

  When the magnetic sensor MGS is in a detection state in which magnetism is detected, the magnetic sensor MGS is turned on. When the magnetic sensor MGS is turned on, a current flows to the ground via the pull-up resistor IR0 to which +12 V is applied, the connector CON1, the input terminal of the magnetic sensor MGS, and the output terminal of the magnetic sensor MGS.

  As a result, the voltage at one end of the pull-up resistor IR0 of the voltage output unit 4163 is pulled down to the ground side (corresponding to the second voltage). In addition, one end of the pull-up resistor IR0 is connected to the base terminal of the transistor ITR1 via the Zener diode ZD0, so that the Zener voltage is higher than the second voltage, so that the Zener diode ZD0 maintains the off state. For this reason, no voltage is applied to the base terminal of the transistor ITR0 (0 V). Thereby, the transistor ITR0 is turned off.

  When the transistor ITR0 is turned off, the voltage raised to the + 12V side by the pull-up resistor NR1 of the main control input circuit 1310b is applied to the base terminal of the transistor NTR1, thereby turning on the transistor NTR1. When the transistor NTR1 is turned on, a magnetic detection switch signal whose logic connected to the collector terminal of the transistor NTR1 is HI (on) is input to the input port of the main control MPU 1310a.

[Detection operation in case of abnormality due to resistance change]
When the magnetic sensor MGS is in a non-detection state where it does not detect magnetism, the magnetic sensor MGS is off. Thereby, the voltage pulled up to + 12V by the pull-up resistor IR0 is applied to the cathode terminal of the Zener diode ZD0 (corresponding to the first voltage). Since this applied voltage is higher than the Zener voltage, the Zener diode ZD0 is turned on and applied to the base terminal of the transistor ITR0 of the detection circuit unit 4164 via the anode terminal of the Zener diode ZD0, whereby the transistor ITR0 is turned on.

  At this time, even if noise is placed on the harness from the magnetic sensor MGS, the voltage applied to the cathode terminal of the Zener diode ZD0 (corresponding to the first voltage) is higher, so the Zener diode ZD0 The voltage applied to the base terminal of the transistor ITR1 of the detection circuit portion 4164 via the anode terminal of the transistor ITR0 is not affected, and the transistor ITR0 is still turned on. In other words, the voltage raising unit 4166 avoids the action of the predetermined voltage on the detection circuit unit 4164 ′.

  On the other hand, when the magnetic sensor MGS is in a detection state in which magnetism is detected, the magnetic sensor MGS is turned on. When the magnetic sensor MGS is turned on, a current flows to the ground via the pull-up resistor IR0 to which +12 V is applied, the connector CON1, the input terminal of the magnetic sensor MGS, and the output terminal of the magnetic sensor MGS.

  As a result, the voltage at one end of the pull-up resistor IR0 of the voltage output unit 4163 is pulled down to the ground side (corresponding to the second voltage). In addition, one end of the pull-up resistor IR0 is connected to the base terminal of the transistor ITR1 via the Zener diode ZD0, so that the Zener voltage is higher than the second voltage, so that the Zener diode ZD0 maintains the off state. For this reason, no voltage is applied to the base terminal of the transistor ITR0 (0 V). Thereby, the transistor ITR0 is turned off.

  At this time, even if noise is placed on the harness from the magnetic sensor MGS, the predetermined voltage due to the noise applied to the cathode terminal of the Zener diode ZD0 is higher than the second voltage and lower than the first voltage. The predetermined voltage is applied to the cathode terminal of the Zener diode ZD0. Even when a predetermined voltage higher than the second voltage is applied, the Zener diode ZD0 maintains the OFF state because the Zener voltage is higher than the predetermined voltage. For this reason, no voltage is applied to the base terminal of the transistor ITR0 (0 V). Thereby, the transistor ITR0 is turned off. That is, the voltage raising unit 4166 avoids the action of the predetermined voltage on the detection circuit unit 4164. The operation of the main control input circuit 1310b is the same as the detection operation in the normal case.

[Example in which a plurality of sensor signal input units 4162 are arranged on the panel relay board 4161]
Next, FIG. 184 is a diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration according to the first aspect of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 184, an example is shown in which three of the same substrate (on the panel relay substrate 4161), the voltage output unit 4163, the voltage raising unit 4166, and the detection circuit unit 4164 are arranged. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, at least one of the voltage raising unit 4166, the voltage output unit 4163, and the detection circuit unit 4166 may be arranged on the same substrate. FIG. 185 shows a circuit configuration in which the voltage raising unit 4166 and the detection circuit unit 4164 are arranged on the same substrate (panel relay substrate 4161), and the voltage output unit 4163 is arranged on another substrate (for example, a sensor substrate). It is a figure which shows an example.

  In FIG. 186, the voltage output unit 4163 and the voltage raising unit 4166 are arranged on the same board (panel relay board 4161), and the detection circuit unit 4164 is arranged on another board (for example, the main control board 1310). It is a figure which shows the example of the performed circuit structure. Thus, the arrangement positions of the voltage output unit 4163 and the detection circuit unit 4164 can be variously changed.

  FIG. 185 is a diagram showing another example of the circuit configuration of the invention according to the embodiment of the present invention. The resistance value that changes due to aging and wiring length includes the magnetic detection sensor 4024 or the magnetic sensor MGS, wiring (harness) from these to the panel relay board 4161, and the connector CON1. In FIG. 184, the detection sensor unit disposed at a predetermined position on the game board 5a is configured by the magnetic detection sensor 4024 of the first to third embodiments.

  The voltage output unit 4163 outputs a first voltage when the detection sensor unit is in the first state, and a second voltage that is lower than the first voltage when the detection sensor unit is in the second state. Output voltage. For example, in the circuit shown in FIG. 184, when the magnetic detection sensor 4024 does not detect magnetism, it outputs a low level voltage (for example, 0.4 V), while the magnetic detection sensor 4024 detects magnetism. When this happens, a high level voltage (for example, 12V) is output.

  The detection circuit unit 4164 switches on / off the output of the detection signal corresponding to the first voltage or the second voltage output from the voltage output unit 4163. In the detection circuit unit 4164 of FIG. 184, since the detection circuit unit 4164 described in the first to third embodiments is used, the pull-up resistor IR2 pulled up to +12 V is connected to the previous stage of the base terminal of the transistor ITR1. ing.

  Then, with respect to the subsequent stage of the voltage output unit 4163, the first voltage (for example, 12V in each embodiment) is higher than the second voltage (for example, 0.4V in each embodiment). Even if a predetermined voltage lower than (a voltage of 0.8 V or more and less than 2.0 V is illustrated in FIG. 182 as an example) is applied to the detection circuit unit 4164, the operation by the predetermined voltage is avoided. A voltage raising part 4166 is provided.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 184, one detection circuit unit 4164, a plurality of voltage output units 4163, and a plurality of voltage raising portions 4166 are arranged on the same substrate (on the panel relay substrate 4161). . In this example, a sensor signal input unit 4162 is configured by the voltage output unit 4163 and the voltage raising unit 4166 disposed at the subsequent stage of the voltage output unit 4163. Further, the plurality of voltage raising portions 4166,... Are electrically connected in parallel to one detection circuit portion 4164.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 184, a plurality of open collector type sensor signal input units 4162 respectively connected to a plurality of magnetic detection sensors 4024 or magnetic sensors MGS are connected to the base of the transistor ITR1 of the detection circuit unit 4164. Multiple terminals are connected in parallel. The emitter terminal of the transistor ITR1 is grounded, and the collector terminal of the transistor ITR1 is connected to the main control input circuit 1310b of the main control board 1310 via the connector CON2.

  In FIG. 184, when any one of the sensor signal input units 4162 detects magnetism and turns on, the transistor ITR1 of the detection circuit unit 4164 is turned off, thereby turning on the transistor NTR1 of the main control input circuit 1310b. It is. Therefore, it is possible to detect the detection signal without erroneously detecting any of the plurality of detection sensor units. As described above, when the sensor signal input unit 4162 including the voltage raising unit 4166 is used, it is not necessary to consider a resistance value that varies as illustrated. Therefore, a plurality of sensor signal input units 4162 can be integrated on one board (on the panel relay board 4161), and the panel relay board 4161 can be commonly used (generalized) for various types of gaming machines. Is possible. Therefore, it contributes to the reduction of man-hours related to design changes and manufacturing during development.

  FIG. 187 shows an example in which a plurality of magnetic sensors MGS according to another embodiment described in FIG. 183 are provided, and the plurality of magnetic sensors MGS are electrically connected to the voltage output unit 4163 in parallel. Moreover, in FIG. 187, it is comprised with the magnetic sensor MGS of another Example. In another example of FIG. 187, when the magnetic sensor MGS detects magnetism (the magnetic sensor MGS is on), the voltage output unit 4163 outputs a low level voltage (for example, 0.4 V), while the magnetic sensor When the MGS does not detect magnetism (the magnetic sensor MGS is off), the voltage output unit 4163 outputs a high level voltage (for example, 12V).

  On the other hand, in FIG. 187, since the detection circuit unit 4164 ′ described in another embodiment is used, there is no pull-up resistor IR2 pulled up to + 12V. The collector terminal of the transistor ITR0 is pulled up to + 12V by the pull-up resistor NR1 to which is applied.

  In FIG. 187, when any one of these magnetic sensors MGS detects magnetism and is turned on, the transistor ITR0 of the detection circuit unit 4164 ′ is turned off, thereby turning on the transistor NTR1 of the main control input circuit 1310b. It is.

  Hereinafter, in the pachinko machine 1 according to this embodiment, control related to game progress and effects will be summarized.

  As described above, the main control board 1310 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko machine 1 and outputs various control signals (control commands) according to the processing results. Also, the peripheral control board 1510 is based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 1310, the display mode of the effect display device 1600 (display images such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.) The display mode and operation mode of various members (production operation unit 400, movable members, etc.) contributing to the production are controlled.

  In particular, the main control board 1310 performs a special symbol process process every time an interrupt process is performed. In this special control process, first, first and second start opening winning processes are performed. In the first and second start opening winning process, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won at the starting opening, and when it is determined that a winning is made, a process of increasing the number of holdings on the corresponding special symbol side by 1 is performed. Done.

  If the process flag is 0 when the first and second start opening winning processes are finished, the variation start process is executed. In this fluctuation start process, after the jackpot determination in the hold state is digested and executed on condition that the number of holds is 1 or more, the result of this jackpot determination (winning, its type, etc.) is stored The processing flag is updated to “1”.

  On the other hand, if the process flag is 1 when the first and second start opening winning processes are finished, the variation pattern setting process is executed. In this variation pattern setting process, the variation pattern of the special symbol (identification symbol) displayed on the first special symbol display or the second special symbol display based on the stored jackpot determination result or the current gaming state ( The processing flag is updated to “2” after determining and setting a stop symbol (such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol) after a special symbol variable display is started and stopped.

  On the other hand, if the process flag is 2 when the first and second start opening winning processes are completed, the changing process is executed. In this changing process, the change time determined and set in the change pattern setting process is monitored by the timer, and the change display of the special symbol on the first special symbol display or the second special symbol display based on the time-out. Stop. After that, when the big hit determination result stored in the fluctuation start process is a big hit, the process selection flag is updated to “3”, and when the big hit determination result stored in the fluctuation start process is not a big hit (losing) The processing selection flag is updated to “0”. That is, in this case, in the next interrupt process, the change start process is started again.

  On the other hand, if the process flag is 3 when the first and second start opening winning processes are finished, the big hit game process is executed. In this jackpot game process, a condition device which is one of the conditions for executing the jackpot game is operated, and the mode of the jackpot game (for example, the number of rounds) determined based on the type of winning jackpot is set. Based on this, the opening / closing operation applied to the opening / closing member 2106 is controlled. In addition, when the big hit game ends, processing to stop the operation of the condition device is performed, or when the winning big hit type is a special type, it is controlled to an advantageous state such as a short time state or a probable change state. As shown, after the game state flag is updated, the processing flag is updated to “0”. That is, in this case, in the next interrupt process, the change start process is started again.

  Note that a plurality of types of variation patterns are stored as variation patterns. The variation pattern determines the time from when the symbol variation of the special symbol starts to when it ends, and when the information is transmitted to the peripheral control board 1510, the effect appearing in the effect display device 1600 The type of pattern can be determined. In the present embodiment, the plurality of types of variation patterns can be classified into jackpot variation variation patterns, outlier reach variation variation patterns, and outlier variation variation patterns. The big hit fluctuation is a fluctuation that is performed when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit. In the effect display device 1600, after reaching the reach effect, the decorative symbol change display finally displays the big hit symbol in a fixed stop display. Production is performed. The loss reach variation is a variation that is performed when the result of the big hit determination is a loss and it is determined that the reach determination is performed based on the reach random number. An effect is developed in which the change display of the symbols is finally lost and the symbols are displayed in a fixed stop state. The loss fluctuation is a fluctuation that is performed when the result of the big hit determination is a loss and the reach determination based on the reach random number is not determined to reach, and the effect display device 1600 does not reach the reach effect. Then, the effect is developed so that the variation display of the decorative symbol is finally deviated and the symbol is confirmed and stopped. The variation pattern is defined so that it can be specified which variation pattern is on the first special symbol side or the second special symbol side.

  That is, in the peripheral control board 1510, the game information such as the result of the big hit determination is obtained from the main control board 1310 and is referred to so that such a variation pattern of the decorative design can appear. In addition, on the peripheral control board 1510, based on the acquired game information, the effect display device 1600 causes the decorative pattern variation pattern to appear, and the effect display (background or reserved image) related to the degree of expectation is changed. Control is performed to change the mode (display and movement) of the operation unit 400 and to operate a movable member such as the after-behind movable effect unit 3100.

  In addition, the peripheral control board 1510 can acquire operation information for the operation button 410 and player operation information in the vicinity of the opening window, and can also perform control related to effects according to the information.

  Here, the principle of acquiring operation information in the vicinity of the opening window will be described. FIG. 190 is a schematic diagram for explaining the operation information acquisition principle in the vicinity of the opening window. In addition to omitting unrelated members in explaining the operation information acquisition principle, These are shown schematically. FIG. 191 is a cross-sectional view taken along arrow AA in FIG.

  In other words, as described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to this embodiment, the game board 5 in which the game area 5a in which the game ball flows and which is stored in the main body frame 4 is formed, and the game area 5a are visible. And a door frame 3 that has an open window and can be opened and closed with respect to the main body frame 4. As shown in FIGS. 190 and 191, the door frame 3 is provided with a reflective standing wall portion 33 that is erected along the outer periphery of the opening window and is formed so that light can be reflected at least on the inner surface thereof. It has been. The opening window is a portion on the front side (front side) of the glass plate 192 in the through-hole 111.

  Here, the reflection standing wall 33 is provided as a frame decoration. More specifically, the reflection standing wall 33 is formed by a lower reflection standing wall 338 formed by the lower dish unit base 323, a left reflection standing wall 538 formed by the left unit base 531, and a right unit base 551. The right reflective upright wall portion 568 is provided, and these members are arranged in a substantially U-shape along the outer peripheral edge of the open window (a mode in which no reflective upright wall portion is installed above the open window). It is configured by In the lower reflection standing wall portion 338, the left reflection standing wall portion 538, and the right reflection standing wall portion 568, the inner side surfaces thereof are substantially perpendicular to one specific virtual plane P (FIG. 191). The light reflecting surface is provided.

  According to such a configuration, none of the lower reflection standing wall portion 338, the left reflection standing wall portion 538, and the right reflection standing wall portion 568 is provided among the reflection standing wall portions 33 formed in a substantially U shape. The portion (the upper side of the opening window) is “light from a predetermined light source outside the outer periphery of the opening window travels on the one specific virtual plane P and is taken into the outer periphery of the opening window, and as a result, a reflecting vertical wall portion It functions as a first part that makes it possible to “reflect at 33”, and “the light reflected by the reflecting vertical wall portion 33 travels on the one specific virtual plane P and outside the outer periphery of the opening window”. It will also serve as a second part that makes it possible to “be detected”.

  Furthermore, in the reflection standing wall 33 according to this embodiment, one reflection is performed across the inner side surfaces of three separate members (the lower reflection standing wall 338, the left reflection standing wall 538, and the right reflection standing wall 568). A structure to which a member 36 (for example, a reflection seal) is attached is adopted, and thereby the reflection performance as the reflection standing wall portion 33 is suitably ensured including the joints of three separate members.

  In this respect, in the pachinko machine 1 according to this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 190, the left side base 572a provided on the upper left side outside the outer periphery of the opening window in the door frame 3 (see FIG. 23). The inner space 3435a includes a left outer periphery outer light emitting unit 34a and a left outer periphery outer light detecting unit 35a. Note that the left side base 572a itself is provided by a member having a very low light transmittance (or 0).

  Here, the internal space 3435a is a space including the one specific virtual plane P that intersects with the lower reflection standing wall 338, the left reflection standing wall 538, and the right reflection standing wall 568, respectively, and is provided with an opening window. It is provided as a space that is opened only toward the side, allows light to travel toward the opening window side, and receives light from the opening window side. However, in the pachinko machine 1 according to this embodiment, such an internal space 3435a is provided behind the left upper speaker 573, but in order to suppress fraud from the back of the speaker 573, it is between the opening window. A transmissive member 3436a designed so as to have extremely high transparency and extremely low influence on the traveling direction of light is arranged.

  Further, the left outer periphery outer light emitting unit 34a is unitized with the left outer periphery outer light detecting unit 35a, and emits light toward a wide range at least on the side where the opening window is provided on the one specific virtual plane P. Is provided so that it can proceed.

  Further, the left outer periphery outer light detection unit 35a is unitized with the left outer periphery outer light emitting unit 34a, and can detect light from the side where the opening window is provided on at least the one specific virtual plane P. It is provided to be.

  According to such a configuration, the light from the left outer peripheral light emitting portion 34a travels to the opening window side and then is reflected by the reflective standing wall portion 33, and becomes reflected light from the reflective standing wall portion 33 to form the internal space 3435a. Incorporated. In this respect, in the internal space 3435a, only the light from the opening window side is taken in by the left side base 572a, so that the disturbance from the left outer peripheral outer light emitting unit 34a can be suppressed while the disturbance is suitably suppressed. The light emitted and reflected by the reflecting vertical wall portion 33 can be detected by the left outer peripheral outside light detector 35a.

  Furthermore, in the pachinko machine 1 according to this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 190, the right side base 572b provided on the upper right side outside the outer periphery of the opening window in the door frame 3 (see FIG. 23). In the internal space 3435b, a right outer periphery outer light emitting unit 34b and a right outer periphery outer light detecting unit 35b are provided. The right side base 572b itself is also provided by a member having a very low light transmittance (or 0).

  Here, like the internal space 3435a, the internal space 3435b includes the one specific virtual plane P at a position where it intersects with the lower reflective vertical wall 338, the left reflective vertical wall 538, and the right reflective vertical wall 568, respectively. And is opened as a space where only the opening window is provided so that light can travel toward the opening window, and light from the opening window can be taken in. However, in the pachinko machine 1 according to this embodiment, such an internal space 3435b is provided behind the right upper speaker 573, but in order to suppress fraud from the back of the speaker 573, it is between the opening window. A transmissive member 3436b designed to have a very high transmittance and a very low influence on the light traveling direction is arranged.

  In addition, the right outer peripheral light emitting unit 34b is unitized with the right outer peripheral light detecting unit 35b, and emits light toward a wide range at least on the side where the opening window is provided on the one specific virtual plane P. Is provided so that it can proceed.

  The right outer periphery outer light detection unit 35b is unitized with the right outer periphery outer light emitting unit 34b, and can detect light from the side on which the opening window is provided on at least the one specific virtual plane P. It is provided to be.

  According to such a configuration, the light from the right outer peripheral light emitting portion 34b travels to the opening window side and then is reflected by the reflecting vertical wall portion 33, and is reflected from the reflective vertical wall portion 33 to become the internal space 3435b. Incorporated. In this regard, in the internal space 3435b, only the light from the opening window side is taken in by the right side base 572b, so that the disturbance from the right outer peripheral outer light emitting unit 34b can be suppressed while disturbance is suitably suppressed. The light emitted and reflected by the reflecting vertical wall portion 33 can be detected by the right outside right outside light detecting portion 35b.

  That is, in the pachinko machine 1 according to this embodiment, the region (3) surrounded by the lower reflective upright wall portion 338, the left reflective upright wall portion 538, and the right reflective upright wall portion 568 from the three directions by their height widths ( 191 is a special operation receiving portion 3333 that can detect an operation by the player, and the player's operation mode with respect to the special operation receiving portion 3333 is determined. Thus, the production control according to the determination can be executed.

  For example, when the player does not perform an operation on the special operation receiving portion 3333, the light irradiated in a wide angle range from the left outer peripheral light emitting portion 34a is not blocked by any physical object, and is reflected from the reflecting vertical wall portion 33. The reflected light from various angles at (a variety of angles on at least one specific virtual plane P) travels toward the left outer periphery outside light detection unit 35a. That is, in the left outer periphery outside light detection unit 35a, a plurality of light receiving elements (a plurality of light receiving elements arranged on at least one specific virtual plane P) that reflects light from various angles using an optical lens or the like. The special operation receiving unit 3333 outputs information indicating that no physical object is present to the peripheral control board 1510 based on the separate detection signal.

  At this time, the light emitted from the right outer peripheral light emitting unit 34b in a wide angle range is also not blocked by any physical object, and various angles (at least one specific virtual plane P on the specific virtual plane P) without being blocked by any physical object. Angle) to be reflected toward the right outer peripheral outside light detector 35b. That is, the right outer periphery outside light detection unit 35b also uses a plurality of light receiving elements (a plurality of light receiving elements arranged on at least one specific virtual plane P) to reflect light from various angles using an optical lens or the like. The special operation receiving unit 3333 outputs information indicating that no physical object is present to the peripheral control board 1510 based on the separate detection signal.

  On the other hand, when the player performs an operation on the special operation receiving portion 3333 in the manner shown in FIG. 190, a part of the light emitted from the left outer periphery light emitting portion 34a in a wide angular range is a player's finger ( Only the light other than the light directed in the blocked direction (angle range) becomes reflected light on the reflecting vertical wall portion 33 and travels toward the left outer peripheral outside light detection unit 35a. That is, in this case, the left outer periphery light emitting unit 35a is based on information from the plurality of light receiving elements (a plurality of light receiving elements arranged on at least one specific virtual plane P). By determining the direction (angle) and the size (angle range) of the light emitted from the light source, the size of the physics in which direction as viewed from the left outer peripheral light emitting unit 34a Information about whether the object exists is output to the peripheral control board 1510.

  At this time, a part of light emitted from the right outer peripheral light emitting part 34b in a wide angle range is also blocked by the player's finger (physical object), and light directed in the blocked direction (angle range). Only the other light becomes reflected light at the reflecting vertical wall portion 33 and travels toward the right outer peripheral outside light detection portion 35b. That is, in this case, the right outer periphery outside light detection unit 35b is based on information from the plurality of light receiving elements (a plurality of light receiving elements arranged on at least one specific virtual plane P), and the right outer periphery outside light emitting unit 34b. By determining the blocked direction (angle) and the size (angle range) of the light emitted from the light source, the physical quantity of which direction in which direction when viewed from the right outer peripheral light emitting unit 34b. Information about whether the object exists is output to the peripheral control board 1510.

  In the peripheral control board 1510, the information from the left outer periphery outside light detection unit 35a and the information from the right outer periphery outside light detection unit 35b are respectively acquired and analyzed, and the special operation receiving unit 3333 performs physical analysis. In addition to information on whether or not an object exists (whether an operation has been performed on the special operation receiving unit 3333), when a physical object exists in the special operation receiving unit 3333, its coordinate position (x, y) and size It becomes possible to acquire information related to the situation. As will be described later, in the peripheral control board 1510 according to this embodiment, such information is periodically acquired. This allows the movement of the physical object in the special operation receiving unit 3333 and the size of the physical object. An operation gesture such as a change can be determined, and an effect control corresponding to the determination is executed.

  Note that these analysis processes do not necessarily have to be performed on the peripheral control board 1510 side, but are performed by an external unit that acquires information from the left outer periphery outer light detection unit 35a and the right outer periphery outer light detection unit 35b. The peripheral control board 1510 may acquire the analysis result from the external means, or the external control means and the peripheral control board 1510 may share the analysis results.

  Further, the light emission from the left outer periphery light emitting unit 34a and the light emission from the right outer periphery light emitting unit 34b are respectively blinked, and the left outer periphery outer light emitting unit 34a is in a light emitting state and the right outer periphery outer light emitting unit 34b is in a light off state. A certain period and a period in which the left outer periphery light emitting unit 34a is in the off state and the right outer periphery light emitting unit 34b is in the light emitting state may be alternately generated. That is, in this case, the reflected light when the left outer peripheral light emitting unit 34a is in the light emitting state is detected on the left outer peripheral light detecting unit 35a side, and the reflected light when the right outer peripheral light emitting unit 35a is in the light emitting state is detected. If the light is detected on the side of the external light detection unit 35b and analyzed based on such information, the light from the left outer peripheral light emitting unit 34a and the light from the right outer peripheral light emitting unit 34b do not interfere with each other. Accordingly, it is expected to obtain detection information with higher accuracy.

  Further, the light emission from the left outer periphery light emitting portion 34a and the light emission from the right outer periphery light emitting portion 34b are respectively blinked, and the left outer periphery outer light emitting portion 34a is in the light emitting state and the right outer periphery outer light emitting portion 34b is in the off state. , A period in which the left outer periphery light emitting unit 34a is in the off state and a right outer periphery light emitting unit 34b is in a light emitting state, and a left outer periphery outer light emitting unit 34a is in an extinguished state and the right outer periphery outer light emitting unit 34b One cycle in which the periods in the extinguishing state occur sequentially may be repeated. That is, in this case, the reflected light when the left outer peripheral light emitting unit 34a is in the light emitting state is detected on the left outer peripheral light detecting unit 35a side, and the reflected light when the right outer peripheral light emitting unit 35a is in the light emitting state is detected. If the detection is performed on the side of the external light detection unit 35b, the offset amount when the left outer periphery outer light emitting unit 34a and the right outer periphery outer light emitting unit 35a are in the off state is also detected and analyzed based on these information, The light from the left outer peripheral light emitting unit 34a and the light from the right outer peripheral light emitting unit 34b do not interfere with each other, and the detected offset can be eliminated before determination can be made. It is expected to obtain high detection information.

  Further, visible light may be used as light from the left outer peripheral light emitting unit 34a and the right outer peripheral light emitting unit 34b. However, in the case of the pachinko machine 1, in view of the fact that the light is being produced in various places, it is possible to use invisible light rays such as infrared rays, the disturbance from the effect light and the effect light. It is more desirable to suitably suppress adverse effects on

  Further, in the pachinko machine 1 according to this embodiment, “light from a predetermined light source outside the outer periphery of the opening window travels on the one specific virtual plane P and is taken into the outer periphery of the opening window. A first portion that makes it possible to “reflect the reflection standing wall portion 33”, and “light reflected by the reflection standing wall portion 33 travels on the one specific virtual plane P and outside the outer periphery of the opening window”. The second portion that makes it possible to “be detected” is provided as the same portion of the reflection standing wall portion 33 formed in a substantially U-shape. However, a plurality of areas where the light is allowed to travel between the outer periphery and the outer periphery of the opening window are provided with respect to the reflection standing wall 33, and the outer periphery light emitting section and the outer periphery light detection section are separately provided for these areas. And may be arranged respectively.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 1 according to this embodiment, the reflecting vertical wall portion 33 is formed in a substantially U-shape with the upper part opened, but the inner space 3435a and the inner space 3435b of the upper part of the opening window You may make it form the reflection standing wall part 33 also in the periphery of between. However, it is desirable to provide a direction in which the internal space 3435a and the internal space 3435b are opened downward in order to suppress disturbance due to direct light from illumination or the like. .

  Further, in the pachinko machine 1 according to this embodiment, the left outer periphery light emitting unit 34a and the left outer periphery outer light detection unit 35a, the right outer periphery outer light emitting unit 34b, and the right outer periphery outer light detection unit 35b are used to specially Although the operation in the operation receiving unit 3333 can be detected, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, any structure that can detect an operation in the special operation receiving unit 3333 may be used. For example, the reflected light from the left outer periphery outer light emitting unit 34a and the reflected light from the right outer periphery outer light detecting unit 35b are reflected on one outer periphery. The detection may be performed by the light detection unit, and the coordinates (x, y) and size of the physical object may be determined from the detection result.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to this embodiment, the light from the outer-periphery light emitting unit 34 (the left outer-periphery light-emitting unit 34a and the right outer-periphery light-emitting unit 34b) provided outside the outer periphery of the opening window is used as the opening window. As the reflected light from the reflection standing wall 33 which is erected along the outer periphery of the window and is formed so as to be able to reflect light at least on the inner surface thereof, the outer-peripheral light detection unit 35 (the outer periphery on the left side) is provided outside the outer periphery of the opening window. By detecting the external light detection unit 35a and the right outer peripheral external light detection unit 35b), the vicinity of the opening window functions as the special operation receiving unit 3333, and the special operation receiving unit 3333 produces an effect according to the operation mode of the player. It can be executed.

  Further, the outer periphery outside light detection unit 35 is not disposed in a dew state, but is disposed in the inner space 3435 of the side base 572 that is opened toward the side where the opening window is provided. It has also been described above that when the light is detected by the unit 35, the effect light that can be a disturbance can be suitably excluded.

  However, even if it is such a structure, the light from the outer periphery light emission part 34 was reflected by the reflection standing wall part 33 from the part opened toward the opening window side of the internal space 3435. Since the effect light can be taken in addition to the light, there is a concern that such effect light may become a disturbance and adversely affect the detection accuracy of the outer-periphery light detection unit 35.

  Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1 according to this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 191, the frame side light emitting unit L1 provided on the right unit base 551 of the main body frame 4 is first on the one specific virtual plane P. It is made to arrange | position in the position which cannot irradiate the light which progresses. More specifically, the frame side light emitting portion L1 is provided at a position on the front side of the special operation receiving portion 3333, and the light transmittance is very low (or 0) with respect to the base portion BL1. Is attached to the side. Since the base portion BL1 is wider than the frame side light emitting portion L1, it is difficult for the light from the frame side light emitting portion L1 to travel to the rear side (the side where the opening window is provided). As a result, light from the frame side light emitting portion L1 is not easily taken into the internal space 3435.

  Moreover, in the right unit base 551 according to this embodiment, the first right decoration base portion 551a provided by a material that allows light from the frame side light emitting portion L1 to travel with high transmittance, and the frame side And a second right decoration base portion 551b provided by a material (for example, metal) having a low transmittance (or a transmittance of 0) that hinders the light from the light emitting portion L1. The first right decoration base portion 551a is formed so as to surround the frame side light emitting portion L1 so that the light from the frame side light emitting portion L1 can contribute as effect light, whereas the second right decoration The base portion 551b is formed between the frame side light emitting portion L1 and the opening window so that light from the frame side light emitting portion L1 does not easily travel toward the side where the opening window is provided. This also makes it difficult for the light from the frame side light emitting portion L1 to be taken into the internal space 3435.

  In particular, the second right decorative base portion 551b according to this embodiment allows the light from the frame side light emitting portion L1 to travel to the player side through the first right decorative base portion 551a. The right decorative base portion 551a is provided so as to extend to a part of the front side thereof, thereby suitably suppressing the light from the frame side light emitting portion L1 from traveling to the opening window. .

  In the pachinko machine 1 according to this embodiment, the right unit base 551 is provided with both the base portion BL1 and the second right decoration base portion 551b. However, only one of them is provided. Even in this case, it is possible to make it difficult for the light from the frame side light emitting portion L1 to be taken into the internal space 3435.

  On the other hand, the frame side light emitting portion L2 provided on the left unit base 531 of the main body frame 4 is attached to the front side of the base portion BL2 having a very low light transmittance (or 0). It is in the position which can irradiate the light which advances on the specific virtual plane P. However, as apparent from FIG. 191, since the reflection member 36 is provided between the frame side light emitting portion L2 and the opening window, the light from the frame side light emitting portion L2 is provided with the opening window. Therefore, it is difficult for the light from the frame side light emitting portion L2 to be taken into the internal space 3435.

  However, since the reflection member 36 has a low width, there is a concern that light from the frame-side light emitting portion L2 is reflected by another member and heads toward the opening window. Therefore, even in the left unit base 531 according to this embodiment, the first left decorative base portion 531a provided by a material that allows light from the frame side light emitting portion L2 to travel with high transmittance, and the frame side A second left decorative base portion 531b provided with a material (for example, metal) having a low transmittance (or a transmittance of 0) that hinders the light from the light emitting portion L2. The first left decorative base portion 531a is formed so as to surround the frame side light emitting portion L2 so that the light from the frame side light emitting portion L2 can contribute as effect light. The base portion 531b is formed between the frame side light emitting portion L2 and the opening window so that the light from the frame side light emitting portion L2 does not easily travel toward the side where the opening window is provided. This also makes it difficult for light from the frame side light emitting portion L2 to be taken into the internal space 3435.

  In particular, the second left decorative base portion 531b according to this embodiment allows the light from the frame side light emitting portion L2 to travel to the player side through the first left decorative base portion 531a. The left decorative base portion 531a is provided so as to extend to a part of the front side thereof, thereby suitably suppressing the light from the frame side light emitting portion L2 from traveling to the opening window. .

  In the pachinko machine 1 according to this embodiment, the left unit base 531 is provided with the second left decorative base portion 531b, and the right unit base 551 is provided with the second right decorative base portion 551b. These members do not necessarily have to be provided, and even in this case, the effect light is hardly taken into the internal space 3435 as described above. When the second left decorative base portion 531b and the second right decorative base portion 551b are not provided, the reflection member 36 is not provided with the first left decorative base portion 531a or the first right decorative base portion 551a. Rather than being attached to the outer surface (surface that can be contacted from the outside), if attached to the inner surface (surface that cannot be contacted from the outside) of the first left decorative base portion 531a or the first right decorative base portion 551a, from the outside It is expected to avoid the deterioration of the reflection performance due to the direct physical contact. In this case, the light from the outer peripheral light emitting part 34 (the left outer peripheral light emitting part 34a, the right outer peripheral light emitting part 34b) passes through the first left decorative base part 531a and the first right decorative base part 551a and then the above. The light is reflected by the reflecting member 36, passes through the first left decorative base portion 531 a and the first right decorative base portion 551 a again, and is taken into the internal space 3435.

  When the second left decorative base portion 531b is provided in the left unit base 531 and the second right decorative base portion 551b is provided in the right unit base 551, the reflecting member 36 is omitted, and the second The left decorative base portion 531b and the second right decorative base portion 551b themselves may function as a reflection member using a material such as metal. According to such a configuration, the effect light from the frame side light emitting portions L1 and L2 is disturbed only by including the reflecting member (the second left decorative base portion 531b and the second right decorative base portion 551b). While being suitably suppressed, the detection accuracy by the outside ambient light detection unit 35 can be suitably ensured by the reflected light from the reflecting member (the second left decorative base portion 531b and the second right decorative base portion 551b). Become.

  The peripheral control board 1510 according to this embodiment can obtain information such as the coordinates and size of a physical object located near the aperture window by using the operation information acquisition principle near the aperture window. As a result, a more dynamic and highly flexible operability using the entire area of the opening window (approximately the entire area visible in the front view of the glass plate 192) as the special operation receiving portion 3333. It is possible to realize a performance suitable for this.

  Hereinafter, operability and performance that can be realized by using such a special operation receiving portion 3333 will be described. FIGS. 192 to 198 are schematic diagrams for explaining the operability and the rendering that can be realized by using the special operation receiving portion 3333, and are related in explaining the operability and the rendering. In addition to omitting members that are not present, these are also schematically shown for related members.

  FIG. 192 shows a special operation receiving portion 3333 when the pachinko machine 1 is viewed in front, and various effect members A to E arranged at positions overlapping the special operation receiving portion 3333 in front. Is schematically shown. In addition, the arrow in the figure simply shows the movable range of various movable bodies among effect members A to E.

  As shown in FIG. 192, when the special operation receiving portion 3333 according to this example is viewed from the front, the back side across the glass plate 192 can contribute to an effect according to the result of the big hit determination. As members, a movable body A1, A2, B, C, a display portion D, and a board surface light emitting portion E provided so as to be able to emit light at a portion where the game ball can flow down or at other portions are disposed. . The arrows in FIG. 192 schematically show the movable ranges of the movable bodies A1, A2, B, and C.

  Note that these members are shown as examples for explaining the technology of the present application, and do not necessarily match the embodiment described above with reference to FIG. Basically, however, the movable bodies A1, A2, B, and C are “movable effect unit 3100, rear upper movable effect unit 3200, rear left movable effect unit 3300, rear upper movable effect unit 3400, The display portion D corresponds to the “effect display device 1600”, and the board surface light emitting portion E corresponds to “various decorations provided in the game board 5”. This corresponds to “various LEDs mounted on a substrate”. In addition, the board surface light emission part E does not necessarily need to be provided in the game board 5, For example, the member (light guide plate etc.) provided in the front side rather than the game board 5 may be sufficient.

  Here, in the peripheral control board 1510, first, the display unit D on which the effect display according to the result of the big hit determination is performed is positioned as the target of the operation effect. When the player performs an operation on the overlapping coordinate area and this is detected as a physical object, it can be controlled so that an effect change corresponding to the operation appears on the display unit D.

  Hereinafter, an example of effect control in the case where an effect change is caused on the display unit D by an operation on the special operation receiving unit 3333 will be described.

[First Operation Control Mode for Display Unit D]
For example, in the peripheral control board 1510 according to this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 192 and 193 (a), when the first performance condition is satisfied based on the result of the big hit determination, the special operation receiving unit Among all the coordinate areas (see FIG. 190) when 3333 is viewed from the front, the first coordinate area Z1 facing the first display area of the display unit D is set (controlled) so as to be able to receive an effect, and displayed. The specific operation instruction image S1 is displayed in the first display area of the part D. Then, during a predetermined period in which the specific operation instruction image S1 is displayed, an operation (for example, a touch operation (strictly on the glass plate 192) with respect to somewhere in the first coordinate area Z1 of the special operation receiving unit 3333 is performed. If a finger or the like is required in the special operation receiving portion 3333, it is not always necessary to touch it))), and when this is detected as a physical object, the specific operation instruction image S1 is hidden. The acceptance of the effect on the first coordinate area Z1 is terminated, an effect change is caused in the display unit D, and the control that can suggest the degree of expectation for the result of the big hit determination can be executed by the type of the effect change that has occurred.

  At this time, when producing an effect change based on an operation performed on somewhere in the first coordinate area Z1 in the special operation receiving unit 3333, the effect change is at least displayed on the display unit D. It is desirable to generate it in the first display area facing the first coordinate area Z1. That is, in this case, when the player makes it difficult to view the first display area in front view with his / her finger or the like, an effect change occurs at least in the first display area. In the first display area until the first display area is visually recognized from an oblique direction (using the space between the glass plate 192 and the display unit D) instead of shifting their fingers or from a front view. It becomes possible to make it difficult to recognize the change in production. Alternatively, the player keeps his finger on the first coordinate area Z1 and advances the game without confirming the effect change in the first display area, or is positioned in front of the pachinko machine 1 It is possible to select a way of enjoying such as having a third person who has not confirmed the effect change in the first display area, and it is expected to improve the game entertainment.

  Note that if no operation by the player is detected after the specific operation instruction image S1 appears and before a predetermined period elapses (a specific timing comes), the specific operation instruction image S1 is not displayed. In addition, the reception of effects for the first coordinate area Z1 is terminated. At this time, an effect change that appears when an effect is received for the first coordinate area Z1 may be generated, or an effect change that appears when an effect is received for the first coordinate area Z1 is generated. You may make it complete | finish the production reception with respect to the 1st coordinate area | region Z1.

[Second Operation Control Mode for Display Unit D]
Further, in the peripheral control board 1510 according to this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 192 and 193 (b), when the second effect condition is satisfied based on the result of the big hit determination, the special operation receiving portion Of all coordinate areas (see FIG. 190) when 3333 is viewed in front view, “second coordinate area Z2 facing the second display area of the display section D” and “third display of the display section D” In addition to setting (controlling) both the area and the third coordinate area Z3 facing the area, the second operation instruction image S2 is displayed in the second display area of the display unit D, and the third display area The third operation instruction image S3 is displayed. Then, in a predetermined period in which both the second operation instruction image S2 and the third operation instruction image S3 are displayed, the special operation receiver 3333 in the second coordinate area Z2 or the third coordinate area Z3. An operation (for example, a touch operation on the glass plate 192 (strictly, a finger or the like may be provided in the special operation receiving portion 3333 is not necessarily required)) is performed as a physical object. When detected, both the second operation instruction image S2 and the third operation instruction image S3 are hidden, and the reception of the effects in the second coordinate area Z2 and the third coordinate area Z3 is terminated, and the display unit D A specific effect (effect according to the selected side (coordinate region side where the physical object is detected)) is generated, and the expectation degree for the result of the jackpot determination in the generated specific effect is Thereby enabling executing the instigation that may be controlled.

  It should be noted that no operation by the player was detected until a predetermined period has elapsed (a specific timing has arrived) after both the second operation instruction image S2 and the third operation instruction image S3 appear. In this case, both the second operation instruction image S2 and the third operation instruction image S3 are hidden, and the effect reception for the second coordinate area Z2 and the third coordinate area Z3 is ended. ing. At this time, a specific effect that appears when an effect is received for the second coordinate area Z2 or the third coordinate area Z3 may be generated, or a specific effect may not be generated. However, when a specific effect that appears when an effect is received for the second coordinate area Z2 or the third coordinate area Z3, an operation for the second operation instruction image S2 is received prior to the execution of the specific effect. It is desirable that a display (such as an effect) that is generated when the operation is performed, or a display (such as an effect) that is generated when an operation on the third operation instruction image S3 is accepted. That is, in this case, it is possible to grasp that the effect on the side where the effect is generated is forcibly executed while neither the second coordinate area Z2 nor the third coordinate area Z3 is operated. As a result, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the entertainment interest without knowing what production is being executed.

  Moreover, in the 1st operation control aspect with respect to the display part D, and the 2nd operation control aspect, not only the production | generation reception with respect to 1st coordinate area Z1, 2nd coordinate area Z2, and 3rd coordinate area Z3 is permitted, but the same. Within the period, the same effect reception may be permitted for other operation means such as the operation button 410.

  For example, in the first operation control mode for the display unit D, when the first production condition is satisfied, both the first coordinate region Z1 and the operation button 410 can be produced and the specific operation instruction image S1 is received. Even when a pressing operation (button switch detection) is performed on the operation button 410 instead of an operation (physical object detection) on the first coordinate area Z1 during the predetermined period in which is displayed The operation instruction image S1 is not displayed, the reception of the effects of the first coordinate area Z1 and the operation button 410 is ended, and an effect change is caused in the display portion D. Expectation for the result of the big hit determination is caused by the type of the effect change that has occurred. It is possible to execute a control whose degree can be suggested.

  Even when an operation (physical object detection) is performed on the first coordinate area Z1, the specific operation instruction image S1 is not displayed, and the reception of the effects of the first coordinate area Z1 and the operation button 410 is terminated. An effect change is caused in the display unit D, and control that can suggest the degree of expectation for the result of the big hit determination is enabled by the type of the effect change that has occurred.

  Further, in the second operation control mode for the display unit D, when the second presentation condition is satisfied, the second coordinate area Z2, the third coordinate area Z3, and the operation button 410 can all be received. To do. Then, in a predetermined period in which the specific operation instruction image S2 and the specific operation instruction image S3 are displayed, the operation is not an operation (physical object detection) for either the second coordinate area Z2 or the third coordinate area Z3. When a pressing operation on the button 410 (detection of a button switch) is performed, the second selection image indicating that the specific operation instruction image S2 is selected and the specific operation instruction image S3 are selected. The display is switched to and from the third selected image indicating that the image is in the state of being. Then, when either of the second selection image and the third selection image is displayed, when a predetermined period has elapsed since the specific operation instruction image S2 and the specific operation instruction image S3 are displayed, the selection image A display (effect or the like) that can be grasped that the operation on the operation instruction images S2 and S3 on the side where the symbol appears is generated, and the second operation instruction image S2 and the third operation instruction image S3 are selected. All the images (second selection image and third selection image) are not displayed, and the reception of effects for the second coordinate area Z2, the third coordinate area Z3, and the operation button 410 is ended. After that, a specific effect (selected side effect) is generated in the display unit D, and the control that can suggest the degree of expectation for the result of the jackpot determination in the generated specific effect can be executed.

  It should be noted that, within the predetermined period, an operation for another operation means (operation for accepting any determination) can be accepted, and a selection image appears when there is an operation for the other operation means. In addition to generating a display (effect) that enables the user to grasp that the operation on the operation instruction images S2 and S3 on the side has been accepted, the second operation instruction image S2, the third operation instruction image S3, and the selection image (second selection) Both the image and the third selection image) may be hidden, and the reception of effects for the second coordinate area Z2 and the third coordinate area Z3, the operation button 410, and another operation means may be terminated. After that, a specific effect (selected side effect) is generated in the display unit D, and the control that can suggest the degree of expectation for the result of the jackpot determination in the generated specific effect can be executed.

  In addition, as long as it is within the predetermined period until the specific effect appears, the second coordinate region Z2 and the third coordinate can be used regardless of whether the second selection image or the third selection image appears. The region Z3 can accept an effect. When an operation on either the second coordinate area Z2 or the third coordinate area Z3 is detected, it does not matter which of the second selected image and the third selected image appears, The display (effect etc.) on the side where the reception is made appears, and the second operation instruction image S2, the third operation instruction image S3, and the selection image (second selection image, third selection image) are not displayed. Thus, the reception of effects for the second coordinate area Z2 and the third coordinate area Z3, the operation button 410, and further operation means is terminated. At this time, an operation is detected prior to hiding all of the second operation instruction image S2, the third operation instruction image S3, and the selection image (second selection image, third selection image). Switching display may be performed so that the selected image (second selection image, third selection image) on the other side appears. After that, a specific effect (selected side effect) is generated in the display unit D, and the control that can suggest the degree of expectation for the result of the jackpot determination in the generated specific effect can be executed.

  According to such a configuration, not only is it allowed to receive an effect on the first coordinate area Z1, the second coordinate area Z2, and the third coordinate area Z3, but also for other operation means such as the operation button 410, The same production reception is possible. In this regard, in the second operation control mode, when the same effect can be received but the operation on the second coordinate area Z2 or the third coordinate area Z3 is performed, the second coordinate area Z2 or the third coordinate By only accepting a single operation (physical object detection) for the area Z3, it is possible to generate an effect on the side according to the preference of the player. That is, when other operation means are used, “the side according to the preference by the player until a predetermined period after the specific operation instruction image S2 and the specific operation instruction image S3 are displayed. Can not be generated "or" perform at least two operations using a plurality of operation means ", but when a specific operation receiving portion 3333 is used, The display mode according to the player's preference can be made to appear with only a few operations (one time in this production example), so that more complicated performance can be realized with simple operability. Expected.

  In addition, while providing such an efficient operability, at the same time providing an operability capable of achieving a desired operation by performing at least two operations using a plurality of operation means, The player can worry about which one should be selected as the desired operation while performing the operation in the process stage until reaching the desired operation. That is, in this case, while performing the operation in the process stage until reaching the desired operation, it becomes easy to imagine the production situation after selection, and it is troubled which operation should be performed with a margin within a predetermined period. Will be able to. As described above, since the player can selectively use the operation means with different number of required operations depending on whether the player is ready to make a decision or is in trouble, the gaming interest can be maintained. It becomes like this.

  As described above, in the peripheral control board 1510, the display unit D is the target of the operation effect using the special operation receiving unit 3333, so that an unprecedented effect can be realized. However, as described above, in the peripheral control board 1510 according to this embodiment, the special operation receiving unit 3333 has a larger operation reception range in front view than the display unit D (the coordinate range to be detected is that of the glass plate 192). By providing an effect using such a special relationship, it is possible to realize a more dynamic and highly flexible operability and an appropriate performance. .

[Third Operation Control Mode for Display Unit D]
For example, in the peripheral control board 1510 according to this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 192 and 194 (a), when the third effect condition is satisfied based on the result of the big hit determination, the special operation receiving unit Among all the coordinate areas (see FIG. 190) when 3333 is viewed in a front view, the fourth coordinate area Z4 facing the fourth display area of the display unit D is set (controlled) so as to be able to receive an effect and displayed. The specific operation target image S4 is displayed in the fourth display area of the part D, and the specific image that prompts the user to operate to move the specific operation target image S4 to the movable body B in the other display area of the display part D indicate.

  Then, during a predetermined period after the specific operation target image S4 is displayed, an operation (for example, a touch operation with respect to the glass plate 192) on the fourth coordinate region Z4 in the special operation receiving unit 3333 ( Strictly speaking, if there is a finger or the like in the special operation receiving portion 3333, it is not always necessary to touch it))) and this is detected as a physical object, as shown in FIG. 194 (b) The coordinate area in which the production can be accepted is not the limited fourth coordinate area Z4 in the display unit D, but a large fifth coordinate area including at least the coordinate area facing the movable body B provided outside the display unit D. Change the setting to Z5. Note that the fifth coordinate area Z5 of this example is opposed to the movable body B provided outside the display unit D from the coordinate area facing the fourth display area (not necessarily coincident with the fourth coordinate area Z). Up to the coordinate area to be set, and is set in such a manner as to straddle the movable body B, the display unit D, and the panel light emitting unit E.

  At this time, the display mode of the specific operation target image S4 is changed (for example, the color is changed) based on the fact that an operation has been performed anywhere in the fourth coordinate area Z4 in the special operation receiving unit 3333. Or may be displayed in a vibration mode) so that the specific operation target image S4 can be recognized as being movable by an operation by the player.

  That is, in the third operation control mode, the coordinate position facing the movable body B in the fifth coordinate area Z5 with the physical object such as a finger held in the special operation receiving portion 3333 is retained. As a result, the specific operation target image S4 appearing in the display unit D acts on the movable body B provided outside the display unit D, and the production on the movable body B is started. Realization of directing.

  Therefore, when the physical object such as a finger is held in the special operation receiving unit 3333 and moved in the fifth coordinate area Z5, the peripheral control board 1510 detects the movement of the physical object, and the Control that moves the specific operation target image S4 in the display unit D so as to follow the detected movement of the physical object is enabled. As a result, the specific operation target image S4 is in the middle of the movement in which the physical object has not yet moved to the coordinate position facing the movable body B. The inside of the display part D is moved so as to follow the movement in the front view.

  More specifically, with a physical object such as a finger held in the special operation receiver 3333, the physical object is moved from the position shown in FIG. 194 (b) in the fifth coordinate area Z5 to FIG. 195 (a). In the peripheral control board 1510, the specific operation target image S4 is moved in the display unit D so as to follow such movement of the physical object. However, when a physical object such as a finger is located at the position shown in FIG. 195 (a), if a specific operation target image S4 is displayed in the display area facing the position, the specific operation target image S4 is displayed. A part of the display portion D protrudes from the display portion D, and the whole cannot be displayed. Therefore, in the peripheral control board 1510 according to this embodiment, the specific operation target image S4 is displayed only on a portion that can be displayed on the display portion D, and the portion that protrudes from the display portion D is present. Is controlled so that the corresponding part of the panel light emitting part E emits light. More specifically, as the physical object approaches the coordinate position facing the edge of the display unit D, the portion where the specific operation target image S4 is displayed on the display unit D is reduced, and the board surface light emitting unit E Thus, control is performed to increase the number of portions corresponding to the light emitting region.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to express a state in which the specific operation target image S4 on the display unit D is about to jump out of the display unit D by an operation by the player. More dynamic and more flexible operability that does not fit in this single unit and performance suitable for this will be realized.

  In particular, in the peripheral control board 1510 according to this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 195 (a), a physical object such as a player's finger is placed at a coordinate position facing the display unit D in the fifth coordinate area Z5. In spite of being placed, effect control is performed not only on the display unit D but also on a member (panel light emitting unit E) different from the display unit D. Therefore, even when the physical object is moved in the coordinate area facing the plurality of members in the special operation receiving portion 3333, it becomes easy to recognize that the effect corresponding to the movement has appeared. A performance suitable for dynamic operability can be suitably realized.

  When a physical object such as a player's finger is moved slightly upward from the position shown in FIG. 195 (a) in the fifth coordinate area Z5, the physical object is not the display unit D but the game board 5 (Here, it is in a state of being placed at a coordinate position facing the board light emitting portion E). However, in this case as well, not all of the specific operation target image S4 are suddenly hidden and only the panel light emitting unit E is caused to emit light, but the specific operation is performed as the physical object moves away from the coordinate position facing the display unit D. Control is performed so that the portion of the target image S4 displayed on the display portion D is reduced, and the portion corresponding to the light emitting area of the panel light emitting portion E is increased. That is, in this case, when the physical object is separated from the coordinate position facing the display unit D by a specific distance, an effect (here, light emission) is produced only on the panel light emitting unit E of the display unit D and the panel surface light emitting unit E. As a result, an effect as if the specific operation target image S4 has moved out of the display unit D can be expressed.

  Then, when a physical object such as a player's finger moves further upward in the fifth coordinate area Z5 and reaches the position shown in FIG. 195 (b), the peripheral control board 1510 has a position facing the physical object. The board surface light emitting section E and the movable body B located in are controlled to emit light. That is, in the peripheral control board 1510 according to this embodiment, the same control as the above-described effect control performed between the display unit D and the panel light emitting unit E is performed between the panel surface light emitting unit E and the movable body B. Like to do. More specifically, when a physical object in the coordinate area facing the game board 5 (here, the board surface light emitting unit E) approaches a predetermined distance from the coordinate area facing the movable body B, the physical object In spite of being in the coordinate area facing the board light emitting part E, the effect control is performed not only on the board light emitting part E but also on a member (movable body B) different from the panel light emitting part E. I have to. Therefore, even when the physical object is moved within the coordinate area of the special operation receiving portion 3333 facing both the panel light emitting portion E and the movable body B, an effect corresponding to the movement (here, the display) It becomes easy to recognize that a specific operation target image S4) that has moved out of the part D has appeared (moved), and thereby it is possible to suitably realize a performance suitable for dynamic operability. .

  Then, when a physical object such as a player's finger moves further upward in the fifth coordinate area Z5 and reaches the position shown in FIG. 196, the peripheral control board 1510 displays the specific operation target image S4 as the movable body B. It is determined that the operation as if it has been moved to the appropriate position, and the condition reception in the third coordinate control mode is satisfied, and the acceptance of the effect on the fifth coordinate region Z5 is terminated. In addition, a display capable of recognizing that the condition in the third operation control mode (moving the specific operation target image S4 to the movable body B) is satisfied is displayed on the display unit D, and the movable body B is used. Control to start production is executed. The effect using the movable body B can be realized, for example, as an effect of causing the movable body B to emit light in a predetermined manner or an effect of operating the movable body B in a predetermined manner. So that the degree of expectation for the result of can be suggested.

  In addition, when the physical object moves out of the fifth coordinate area Z5 while the physical object is moving in the special operation receiving unit 3333 in the third operation control mode (with the finger from the special operation receiving unit 3333). It is desirable to redo from the state shown in FIG. 194 (a). In other words, as will be described later, the peripheral control board 1510 basically acquires the position information of the physical object regularly regardless of the performance execution state, and thereby the physical object moves within the fifth coordinate area Z5. Information indicating that the user has moved, information indicating that the user has moved outside the fifth coordinate area Z5, and the like are obtained.

  Further, the specific operation target image S4 is moved so as to follow the movement of the physical object. However, the specific operation target image S4 is not limited to this. For example, the specific operation target image S4 is not limited to this. The operation target image S4 may be moved.

  Further, the fifth coordinate region Z5 may be the entire coordinate region of the special operation receiving unit 3333. Also, if there is no portion that can be rendered to suggest that the specific operation target image S4 exists on the side opposite to the coordinate position where the physical object is placed, it is close to the coordinate position where the physical object is placed. You may make it perform the production | presentation expression which suggests that specific operation target image S4 exists in a site | part.

  In this example, a board surface light emitting part E capable of effect presentation (light emission) is placed between the display part D and the movable body B, but the board surface light emitting part E is not necessarily provided. Good. That is, in this case, after the specific operation target image S4 is no longer displayed on the display unit D, until the physical object is moved to the coordinate position (or a nearby coordinate position) facing the movable body B, the player Will continue the operation while holding in the head an image in which the specific operation target image S4 is moving.

  Further, on the display unit D, a map capable of grasping the positional relationship between the display unit D and the movable body B is displayed, and the position where the specific operation target image S4 exists according to the movement of the physical object is displayed in the map. You may make it perform the effect display suggested by.

  In the drawings of FIGS. 193 to 196, the coordinate areas Z1 to Z5 are shown, but actually, the player cannot visually recognize them.

  On the other hand, in the peripheral control board 1510, among the various effect members shown in FIG. 192, the movable bodies A1, A2, and C in which the effect operation according to the result of the big hit determination is performed are also positioned as targets for the operation effect. When the player performs an operation on the coordinate area overlapping the movable bodies A1, A2, and C in the front view of the operation receiving portion 3333 and this is detected as a physical object, an effect operation corresponding to the operation appears. Control is possible. Therefore, the player can operate in an appropriate mode (speed, amount of movement) while selecting any one of the plurality of movable bodies.

[Fourth Operation Control Mode for Movable Body C]
For example, in the peripheral control board 1510 according to this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 192 and 197 (a), when the fourth effect condition is satisfied based on the result of the big hit determination, the special operation receiving unit Among all the coordinate areas (see FIG. 190) when 3333 is viewed in front view, the sixth coordinate area Z6 facing a part of the movable body C is set (controlled) so as to be able to receive an effect. At this time, a specific display image is made to appear on the display unit D, or the movable body can be recognized so that the player can recognize that the sixth coordinate area Z6 can be accepted for production to operate the movable body C. It is desirable to cause C to emit light in the first mode (for example, flash mode) or vibrate.

  Then, in a predetermined period after the sixth coordinate area Z6 is set to be able to receive effects, an operation (for example, a touch operation on the glass plate 192 (specifically, a special operation) is performed on the sixth coordinate area Z6. If there is a finger or the like in the operation receiving portion 3333 and it is not always necessary to touch it)), and this is detected as a physical object, it is possible to receive an effect as shown in FIG. 197 (b). The coordinate area to be set is changed not to the sixth coordinate area Z6 but to a large seventh coordinate area Z7 including at least the movable range CT of the movable body C. Here, the seventh coordinate area Z7 is set as a coordinate area including all of the sixth coordinate area Z6.

  That is, in the fourth operation control mode, with the physical object such as a finger held in the special operation receiving unit 3333, the physical object is moved to the end of the movable range CT of the movable body C in the seventh coordinate area Z7. When moved to a coordinate position opposite to the part, an effect is realized in which the movable body C can be moved so as to follow the movement of the physical object.

  Therefore, in the state shown in FIG. 197 (b), a physical object such as a finger is detected in the seventh coordinate region Z7, and the movable body C is in a state of being moved by the movement of the physical object. It is desirable to perform control that makes it possible to recognize. In the example shown in FIG. 197 (b), the movable body C emits light in the second mode (for example, light emission in the normal mode).

  However, from the player's side, the movable body C does not know what movable range CT is provided, and the physical object such as a finger is detected in the sixth coordinate area Z6 after the physical object is detected. There is a concern that even if the physical object is moved along the movable range CT of the movable body C, this cannot be properly performed. As a result, when a physical object such as a player's finger moves out of the seventh coordinate area Z7 even though there is an intention to perform an operation along the movable range CT of the movable body C (a special operation receiving portion) (Including the case where the finger is released from 3333), the state shown in FIG. 197 (a) is re-executed against the player's intention, and the game interest may be lowered.

  In this regard, in the peripheral control board 1510 according to this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 197 (a) and (b), the seventh coordinate region Z7 in the fourth operation control mode is set as the control target. The sixth coordinate area Z6 is set in an enlarged range for at least the first distance in all directions in the front view, including the direction opposite to the upper side in which the movable range CT of the movable body C extends. I am going to do that.

  According to such a configuration, even if the player does not know what movable range CT is provided in the movable body C, the direction shifted from the movable range CT of the movable body C. When the finger (physical object) is moved to the side, the movable body C does not move even though the production is accepted (even though the state shown in FIG. 197 (a) is not redone). Since the phenomenon occurs, the operation can be performed by estimating the movable range CT of the movable body C through confirmation of such a phenomenon.

  Further, in the peripheral control board 1510, within the movable range CT set for the movable body C, the movable body C is moved to a plurality of predetermined positions (a first position shown in FIG. 197 (b) ( Original position), the second position shown in FIG. 197 (c), the third position shown in FIG. 198 (a), and the fourth position (terminal position) shown in FIG. 198 (b)) Control to be executed. On this, the seventh coordinate area Z7 is divided into a first drive coordinate area Z7-1 including a portion facing the first position (original position), and a second drive coordinate area including a portion facing the second position. Z7-2 can be classified into a third drive coordinate area Z7-3 including a portion facing the third position, and a fourth drive coordinate area Z7-4 including a portion facing the fourth position. By determining to which of the coordinate areas Z7-1 to Z7-4 the physical object detected in the sixth coordinate area Z6 has moved, the movable body C is moved to the drive coordinate area corresponding to the determination. Control can be executed.

  Here, as shown in FIGS. 197 (a) and 197 (b), the first drive coordinate area Z7-1 including a portion facing the first position (original position) in the movable range CT is controlled. The range of the movable body C is set as a range extending at least a first distance from the sixth coordinate region Z6 in the left, right, and lower directions except the upper side in which the movable range CT extends.

  According to such a configuration, after a physical object such as a finger is detected in the sixth coordinate area Z6 (FIG. 197 (a)) and the setting is changed to the seventh coordinate area Z7 (FIG. 197 (b)), Even if the physical object is moved in a direction different from the direction in which the movable range CT of the movable body C extends (movement less than the first distance), the physical object remains within the single first drive coordinate area Z7-1. Since the movable body C does not move, the movable body C continues to stay at the first position (original position) corresponding to the first drive coordinate area Z7-1 where the physical object is detected. Become. That is, in this case, the phenomenon in which the movable body C does not move occurs even though the player's operation has been accepted (even though the state shown in FIG. 197 (a) has not been redone). Therefore, it becomes possible to perform an operation by estimating the direction in which the movable range CT of the movable body C extends through the confirmation of such a phenomenon.

  On the other hand, after a physical object such as a finger is detected in the sixth coordinate area Z6 (FIG. 197 (a)) and the setting is changed to the seventh coordinate area Z7 (FIG. 197 (b)), the physical object is moved. When the body C is moved in the direction in which the movable range CT extends (movement less than the first distance), the physical object only needs to move a second distance shorter than the first distance as shown in FIG. 197 (b). The second drive coordinate area Z7-2 shown in FIG. 197 (c) is reached from the first drive coordinate area Z7-1 shown in FIG. That is, in this case, based on the detection of the physical object in the second drive coordinate area Z7-2, the movable body C moves to the first position corresponding to the first drive coordinate area Z7-1 (FIG. From b)), the robot moves to the second position (FIG. 197 (c)) corresponding to the second drive coordinate area Z7-2.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 197 (c), the second drive coordinate region Z7-2 including a portion facing the second position in the movable range CT also has a vertical direction in which the movable range CT of the movable body C extends. As for the left and right directions orthogonal to each other, there is a range that extends by the same distance as the first drive coordinate area Z7-1. On the other hand, the up-down direction in which the movable range CT of the movable body C extends is set to be shorter than the length in the left-right direction.

  According to such a configuration, when the physical object detected in the second drive coordinate region Z7-2 is moved in a direction different from the vertical direction in which the movable range CT of the movable body C extends, the physical object is The movable body C does not move and corresponds to the second drive coordinate area Z7-2 in which the physical object is detected without being moved in the single second drive coordinate area Z7-2. Will continue to stay at the second position. That is, in this case, the phenomenon in which the movable body C does not move occurs even though the player's operation has been accepted (even though the state shown in FIG. 197 (a) has not been redone). Therefore, it becomes possible to perform an operation by estimating the direction in which the movable range CT of the movable body C extends through the confirmation of such a phenomenon.

  In addition, since the second drive coordinate area Z7-2 is set so as to extend to the left and right ranges shifted from the movable range CT of the movable body C in this way, the sixth coordinate area Z6 (FIG. 197 (a)). In this case, the reference that is determined to be appropriate as an operation for moving the physical object along the movable range CT of the movable body C after the physical object such as a finger is detected is relaxed. This makes it possible to alleviate the difficulty in moving the physical object while guessing this without knowing what movable range CT is provided in the movable body C. It will be possible to maintain interest.

  When the movable body C moves to the second position corresponding to the second drive coordinate area Z7-2, the movable body C is located at the first position corresponding to the first drive coordinate area Z7-1. You may make it light-emit by the aspect (for example, green) different from the light emission aspect (for example, blue). At this time, when a physical object is detected in the second drive coordinate area Z7-2 before the movable body C finishes moving to the second position corresponding to the second drive coordinate area Z7-2 (movable If the light emission mode is changed (for example, from blue to green) when the body C starts to move toward the second drive coordinate area Z7-2), the player's operation has been properly received. It becomes possible to recognize from an early stage, and it becomes possible to suppress an irritated feeling due to a behavioral delay of the movable body that cannot be avoided in response to a quick operation by a player's finger or the like.

  In addition, when a physical object moves at a speed exceeding the moving speed of the movable body, the movable body cannot be moved to follow the physical object, but in this case, at a predetermined moving speed, Control to move to the latest detection position is performed.

  Then, the physical object in the second drive coordinate area Z7-2 (FIG. 197 (c)) is moved upward by the player's finger operation or the like, and the third drive coordinate area Z7-3 (FIG. 198 (FIG. 198) When detected within a)), the movable body C corresponds to the third drive coordinate region Z7-3 from the second position (FIG. 197 (c)) corresponding to the second drive coordinate region Z7-2. It will move to the third position (FIG. 198 (a)).

  Here, as shown in FIG. 197 (c), the third drive coordinate region Z7-3 including the portion facing the third position in the movable range CT is in the vertical direction in which the movable range CT of the movable body C extends. As for the left and right directions orthogonal to each other, there is a range that extends over a longer distance than the first drive coordinate area Z7-1 and the second drive coordinate area Z7-2. On the other hand, the vertical direction in the third drive coordinate area Z7-3 in which the movable range CT of the movable body C extends is set to be shorter than the length in the horizontal direction.

  In other words, as described above, when a movable body that does not have a technique capable of instructing the operation direction is used as an operation target, unlike the display means, this is performed without knowing what movable range is provided. You must move the physics object while guessing. Therefore, in the peripheral control board 1510 according to this embodiment, the production reception is performed in the first drive coordinate area Z7-1 and the second drive coordinate area Z7-2 to the left and right ranges shifted from the movable range CT of the movable body C. It has also been described above that by expanding the range, the criterion that is determined to be appropriate as an operation when moving the movable body C along the movable range CT is relaxed.

  However, when a physical object such as a finger is detected in the sixth coordinate area Z6 (FIG. 197 (a)) and the physical object is moved along the movable range CT of the movable body C, the sixth coordinate area Z6. The deviation from the movable range CT tends to increase as the distance from the distance increases. Accordingly, in the third drive coordinate area Z7-3 (FIG. 198 (a)), the first drive coordinate area Z7-1 and the second are in the left and right directions orthogonal to the up and down direction in which the movable range CT of the movable body C extends. By having a range that extends over a longer distance than the drive coordinate area Z7-2, the movement distance of the physical object from the sixth coordinate area Z6 is increased, and the deviation from the movable range CT is gradually increased. However, this can be accepted as an appropriate production operation. As a result, it is possible to alleviate the difficulty in moving the physical object over a long distance while guessing this without knowing what movable range CT is provided in the movable body C. It will be possible to maintain the game entertainment. For example, even when the physical object moves upward in a coordinate range that does not oppose the movable range CT of the movable body C, the movable body C moves upward.

  When the movable body C moves to the third position corresponding to the third drive coordinate area Z7-3, the light emission mode (for example, blue) or the second position when the movable body C is located at the first position. You may make it light-emit by the light emission mode (for example, red) different from any of the light emission mode (for example, green) when it was located in. Further, when a physical object is detected in the third drive coordinate area Z7-3 before the movable body C finishes moving to the third position corresponding to the third drive coordinate area Z7-3 (movable body C (When starting to move toward the third drive coordinate area Z7-3), the light emission mode may be changed (for example, from blue to green).

  And, for the same reason, the fourth drive coordinate region Z7-4 is further leftward and rightward orthogonal to the up-down direction in which the movable range CT of the movable body C extends further than the third drive coordinate region Z7-3. It has a range that extends over a long distance. However, in the peripheral control board 1510 according to this embodiment, the physical object in the third drive coordinate area Z7-3 is moved upward by the player's operation of a finger or the like, and the fourth drive coordinate area Z7- 4, the movable body C is moved from the third position corresponding to the third drive coordinate area Z7-3 (FIG. 198 (a)) to the fourth position corresponding to the fourth drive coordinate area Z7-4. It is not necessarily moved to the position (FIG. 198 (b)). In addition, if a physical object in the third drive coordinate area Z7-3 is moved upward by a player's finger operation or the like and is detected in the fourth drive coordinate area Z7-4, it is movable. The body C is moved from the third position (FIG. 198 (a)) corresponding to the third drive coordinate area Z7-3 to the first position (FIG. 198 (c)) corresponding to the first drive coordinate area Z7-1. It can be moved.

  That is, in the peripheral control board 1510 according to this embodiment, whether or not the movable body C can be moved to the fourth position corresponding to the fourth drive coordinate area Z7-4 based on the result of the big hit determination. In such a case, such an effect using the movable body C is provided to the player. When the physical object detected in the sixth coordinate area Z6 is detected in the fourth drive coordinate area Z7-4 by the player's finger operation or the like, the movable body C moves to the fourth position (FIG. 198 ( b)) Expectation (specific result is obtained) depending on whether an effect appears to move to the first position (FIG. 198 (c)) without moving to the fourth position. (It may be a definite one).

  In the peripheral control board 1510, a physical object in the third drive coordinate area Z7-3 is moved upward by the player's finger operation or the like and detected in the fourth drive coordinate area Z7-4. In such a case, it is determined that the condition in the fourth operation control mode is satisfied, and the effect reception for the seventh coordinate region Z7 is ended. When it is determined that the movable body C can be moved to the fourth position, as shown in FIG. 198 (b), the movable body C is set in a region where the production can be accepted. Will be controlled to move to the fourth position. On the other hand, when it is determined that the movable body C cannot be moved to the fourth position, as shown in FIG. 198 (c), the movable body C is set in a region where the production can be accepted. Control to move C to the first position is performed.

  However, at this time, even if it is determined that the movable body C is movable to the fourth position, the movable body C temporarily moves downward (the movable body C moves to the fourth position (FIG. 198). (B)) even if it is determined that the movable body C cannot be moved to the fourth position, or the movable body C is temporarily moved upward. It is desirable to show the moving movement (the effect of whether or not the movable body C moves to the fourth position (FIG. 198 (b))) in order to improve the game entertainment.

  When the movable body C moves to the fourth position corresponding to the fourth drive coordinate area Z7-4, the light emission mode (for example, blue) or the second position when the movable body C is located at the first position. The light emission mode (for example, green) and the light emission mode (for example, red) at the third position are different from each other. However, unlike the case of the first to third positions, the timing is not when the physical object is detected in the fourth drive coordinate area Z7-4, but at a later timing (movable body C). It is desirable to make it appear after the timing at which it is possible to definitely grasp the movement from the first movement to the fourth position. Similarly, when the movable body C moves to the first position corresponding to the first drive coordinate area Z7-1, it is not when the physical object is detected in the fourth drive coordinate area Z7-4. It is desirable that the light emission is terminated after a later timing (a timing at which it is definitely possible to grasp that the movable body C does not move to the fourth position).

  The peripheral control board 1510 performs control to move the movable body C to the first position (original position) after a predetermined time has elapsed after moving the movable body C to the fourth position corresponding to the fourth drive coordinate area Z7-4. By doing so, the fourth operation control mode is ended.

  By the way, in the fourth operation control mode, the movable body is movable from the first position (FIG. 197 (b)) to the third position (FIG. 198 (a)) of the movable range CT regardless of the degree of expectation of the big hit. C can be moved freely. For example, when the physical object is moved back to the first drive coordinate area Z7-1 after moving the movable body C to the second position (FIG. 197 (c)), the peripheral control board 1510 performs the first drive. Based on the physical object detected again in the coordinate area Z7-1, control is performed to move the movable body C from the second position (FIG. 197 (c)) to the first position (FIG. 197 (b)). . Further, when the physical object is moved back to the second drive coordinate area Z7-2 after the movable body C is moved to the third position (FIG. 198 (a)), the peripheral control board 1510 performs the second drive. Based on the physical object detected again in the coordinate area Z7-2, control is performed to move the movable body C from the third position (FIG. 198 (a)) to the second position (FIG. 197 (c)). It will be.

  According to such a configuration, as an effect of whether or not the movable body C moves to the fourth position (FIG. 198 (b)), a driving mode in which the movable body C is moved up and down in small increments is selected by the player. It will be possible to make it appear according to the player's preference, and it will be possible to perform only for the time that suits the player's preference, so that it will be possible to manipulate the “between” until the final result appears in the production, improving the gaming interest It is expected to plan. In addition, after the physical object is detected in the fourth drive coordinate area Z7-4, the effect reception for the fourth operation control mode is ended, and the movable body C cannot be freely operated.

  It should be noted that the fourth drive coordinate region Z7-4 is set until a predetermined period elapses (a specific timing has arrived) after the sixth coordinate region Z6 (FIG. 197 (a)) is set (controlled) to be able to receive an effect. When the physical object is not properly detected, the effect reception for the sixth coordinate area Z6 or the seventh coordinate area Z7 is terminated. At this time, the behavior of the movable body C that appears when the physical object is properly detected in the fourth drive coordinate area Z7-4 may be generated, or the movable body C may be generated without causing such behavior. Control may be performed so as to be positioned at a plurality of predetermined positions (first position (original position) shown in FIG. 197 (b)).

  Further, in the fourth operation control mode according to this illustrative example, regardless of the degree of expectation of the big hit, from the first position (FIG. 197 (b)) to the third position (FIG. 198 (a)) of the movable range CT. In the meantime, the movable body C can be moved freely, but instead, within the range of the first position (FIG. 197 (b)) to the fourth position (FIG. 198 (b)) of the movable range CT. You may make it the expectation degree of the big hit suggested so that it is located in the upper side become high. That is, in this case, the peripheral control board 1510 selects one of a plurality of effect patterns having different jackpot expectations based on the result of the jackpot determination, and positions (first position to fourth position) defined by the selected effect pattern. The movable body C is controlled to be operable. At this time, the physical object moves from the first drive coordinate area Z7-1 to the second drive coordinate area Z7-2, or from the second drive coordinate area Z7-2 to the third drive coordinate area Z7-3. Sometimes, an effect of whether or not the movable body C moves to the next position (a behavior to come and go) may appear.

  Moreover, in the 1st-3rd operation control aspect with respect to the display part D, when making image S1-S4 receivable production | presentation, in order to generate coordinate area Z1-4 larger than these images S1-S4 by front view. On the other hand, in the fourth operation control mode for the movable body C, the sixth coordinate region Z6 smaller than the movable body C in front view is generated when the movable body C can receive an effect. In other words, the movable body often includes a part having a relatively large amount of movement and a part having a relatively small amount of movement, for example, producing a part having a relatively small amount of movement. It is desirable to remove from the object of reception in order to suppress a decrease in the entertainment interest. On the other hand, in the display unit, when trying to set the coordinate area in accordance with the size of the image that can be accepted for production, it is required to make a large image in order to favorably maintain the operability. Since there is a concern that the balance with the display image may be deteriorated, it is desirable that the size of the image that can be accepted for presentation be set independently from the set range of the coordinate area.

  However, when control is performed to detect the movement of the physical object in a specific coordinate area (here, the first drive coordinate area Z7-1 to the fourth drive coordinate area Z7-4) and to produce an effect corresponding thereto. For example, the physical object detected in the first drive coordinate area Z7-1 moves and the fourth drive coordinate area does not pass through the second drive coordinate area Z7-2 or the third drive coordinate area Z7-3. It is also assumed that a situation in which a sudden detection occurs at Z7-4 occurs. Such a situation may occur, for example, when the right hand is set as the detection target in the first drive coordinate area Z7-1 and then the left hand is set as the detection target in the fourth drive coordinate area Z7-4 without moving the right hand. Therefore, it should be determined that the physical object has not moved, and an effect (such as movement of the movable body C) corresponding to the movement should not be executed.

In this respect, the peripheral control board 1510 according to this embodiment generates an interrupt timer process every 4 ms while the peripheral control unit steady process (every 33.3 ms) is being executed. Within the timer process, the information from the left outer periphery outside light detection unit 35a and the information from the right outer periphery outside light detection unit 35b are respectively acquired and stored as coordinate information indicating the coordinate position where the physical object is detected. A specific coordinate region is analyzed by analyzing a plurality of (8, 9) pieces of coordinate information stored every 4 ms after the previous peripheral control unit steady processing is completed in the peripheral control unit steady processing described above. It is determined whether or not the physical object is properly moving in (for example, the first drive coordinate region Z7-1 to the fourth drive coordinate region Z7-4), and control data for the actuator is determined according to the determination result. Set. Then, in the interrupt process every 1 ms, the control for driving the movable body C based on the control data set in this way is performed, so that the movable body C moves from the physical object to the fourth drive coordinate area Z7-4. From the time when the movement has not been completed, the movement of the physical object follows the movement of the physical object in the sixth coordinate area Z6 in front view. Note that the coordinate information is stored in chronological order in which the coordinate positions are acquired.

  For example, even if a physical object is detected in the fourth drive coordinate area Z7-4 after the physical object is detected in the first drive coordinate area Z7-1, the inside of the fourth drive coordinate area Z7-4 The coordinate information indicating that the physical object has been detected in the second drive coordinate area Z7-2 at the timing before the physical object is detected in step S3, and the physical object in the third drive coordinate area Z7-3. If there is no coordinate information indicating that it has been detected, it is determined that the physical object has not moved properly, and control is performed so that the movable body C is not operated.

  That is, in the fourth operation control mode, the movable body C moves from the first position corresponding to the first drive coordinate area Z7-1 to the fourth position corresponding to the fourth drive coordinate area Z7-4. The physical object detected in the first drive coordinate area Z7-1 is in the second drive coordinate area Z7-2, in the third drive coordinate area Z7-3, and in the fourth drive coordinate area Z7-. 4 is detected in chronological order, for example, if there is no detection in the third drive coordinate area Z7-3, only up to the second position corresponding to the second drive coordinate area Z7-2. The movable body C does not move. Thereby, only when there is an appropriate operation on the special operation receiving portion 3333, an appropriate effect can be made to appear.

  In the fourth operation control mode, control is performed to move the movable body C depending on whether a physical object is detected in each of the coordinate areas Z7-1 to Z7-4. In the movable range CT of the movable body C, control is performed to move the movable body C depending on whether movement of a physical object having a vector component in the direction toward the fourth drive coordinate area Z7-4 is detected. It may be. That is, in this case, the vector component of the physical object is analyzed based on the acquired coordinate positions stored in chronological order.

  Note that the coordinate area setting control, the physical object movement detection, and the effect control of the movable body C used in the fourth operation control mode are, for example, in the above-described third operation control mode. It may be applied to the image S4.

  Further, in the third operation control mode and the fourth operation control mode, the detection (production reception) regarding the movement after the movement of the physical object is started in the special operation receiving unit 3333 has not ended yet. While being performed, control is performed to move the production target (display image or movable body) in a manner corresponding to at least the movement direction and the movement amount of the physical object that has already been detected. With such a configuration, it is possible to produce a performance as if the player himself has created a production, so that it is possible to suppress a decrease in the gaming interest.

  By the way, in the 1st operation control mode, the 2nd operation control mode, the 3rd operation control mode, and the 4th operation control mode, production reception to special operation receiving part 3333 is coordinates set at that time Limited to area. However, the detection of the physical object in the special operation receiving unit 3333 itself is always performed (every 4 ms), and the detected coordinate information is stored in association with the acquired time series. Then, the peripheral control board 1510 analyzes the position and movement of the physical object based on the coordinate information stored in association with the time series in the peripheral control unit steady process (every 33.3 ms). In this regard, in the peripheral control board 1510 according to this embodiment, when a physical object is detected in the special operation receiving unit 3333, one of a plurality of analysis processes having different analysis contents can be executed, Even if the same movement is detected as the movement of the physical object in the unit 3333, different control can be performed according to the analysis result.

  FIG. 199 is a flowchart illustrating a control example of the physical object detection information analysis process executed in the peripheral control unit steady process.

  That is, the peripheral control board 1510 first determines whether or not it is in the operation effect reception period that occurs based on the fact that the specific effect condition according to the result of the big hit determination is satisfied (step S3301). As a result, when it is in the operation effect reception period, as described above, based on the coordinate information stored in association with the time series, the physical object is detected in the coordinate area where the effect can be received. And if a physical object is detected in the coordinate area where the effect can be accepted, the movement mode and size of the physical object are further analyzed (step S3302). Then, based on the analysis results for such effects, control (re-setting or termination) regarding the coordinate area where the effects can be accepted, control for causing effect changes to the effect objects such as display images and movable bodies, Control to maintain the effect state is performed (step S3303). As a result of the processing in step S3302, even if no physical object is detected in the coordinate area where the effect can be received, control (re-setting, (End), control for returning a production target such as a display image or a movable body to the original position (for example, control for moving the movable body C to the first position shown in FIG. 197 (a)), and the like may be performed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of step S3301 that there is no operation effect reception period in which a coordinate area that can receive an effect is set for the special operation receiving unit 3333, the analysis content for the effect Analysis is performed with contents different from (step S3312). That is, the special operation receiving portion 3333 according to this embodiment is provided so as to face the entire area of the game board 5. Accordingly, in order to illegally facilitate the winning of the game ball, the act of placing a magnet at the coordinate position facing the various winning openings in the special operation receiving portion 3333 or the wire from the gap between the door frame 3 and the glass plate 192 It may be assumed that an act of destroying a speaker that emits an alarm sound when intruded is performed.

  Therefore, in the process of step S3312, an analysis is performed as to whether there is a possibility that an illegal act is performed in the special operation receiving unit 3333 based on the coordinate information stored in association with the time series. I am doing so. For example, it is determined whether or not a physical object is detected in the special operation receiving unit 3333. When a physical object is detected in the special operation receiving unit 3333, the movement mode and size of the physical object are detected. Analyzes whether or not it matches the movement mode or size that can appear when a fraudulent act is performed. If it is determined that there is a possibility that fraud is being conducted as a result of the analysis for fraud countermeasures, an external output indicating that the fraud is being performed is performed, an alarm sound or a warning light is output. Control is performed such that fraud countermeasures are performed (step S3313). If it is not determined that there is a possibility that fraud is being performed, control is performed so that such fraud countermeasures are not performed (step S3313). ).

  As such an analysis procedure for fraud countermeasures (step S3312), for example, when a physical object is first detected in the special operation receiving unit 3333, the detected coordinate position is set as an analysis reference position ( Remember. Next, an analysis coordinate range including the analysis reference position and extending from the analysis reference position by a predetermined distance is set, and the detected physical object is within the analysis coordinate range for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds). ) To stay on (physical objects hardly move). As a result, if the detected physical object continues to stay in the analysis coordinate range for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds), there is a possibility that some illegal act has been performed in the analysis coordinate range. It is possible to adopt a method for determining that there is. At this time, if the size of the physical object is a size that cannot be cheated (such as a very thin shape), the cheating is performed even if such a movement mode is detected. It may not be determined that there is a possibility of being. As a result, it is possible to suppress false notifications when dirt or the like adheres to the glass plate 192.

  According to such a configuration, when it is in the operation effect reception period, even if any action is performed, it is not determined as an illegal action, and the analysis is performed only as the effect and the result of the analysis In contrast, if the operation control is not in the operation effect reception period, any action is determined as an analysis target of fraud, and control for fraud countermeasures according to the result of the analysis may be performed. become. Therefore, even if one event (for example, an event in which a physical object is detected in a specific coordinate area for 30 seconds) occurs and is detected in the special operation receiving unit 3333, depending on the production situation, It can be regarded as a staging act and cause a specific staging change, or it can be regarded as a fraudulent act and be misreported. In this way, by using one detection information for different purposes (in this case, production purpose and fraud countermeasure purpose) according to the situation of the game and the production, more purposes can be achieved with less detection information. Can be achieved, and an efficient control structure can be realized.

  In this explanation example, when there is no operation effect reception period that occurs based on the fact that a specific effect condition according to the result of the jackpot determination is satisfied, no effect change is caused by an operation on the special operation receiving unit 3333. Although described as a thing, even when it is not in the operation effect reception period (always), the display image is changed by detecting the physical object in the special operation receiving unit 3333, or the movable body is caused to emit light and move. Also good. However, in this case, when it is not in the operation effect reception period, in addition to determining any act as an analysis target of fraudulent activity, it is also determined as an analysis target for effect acts, and performing control according to the results of these determinations, respectively Become. Therefore, when one event occurs in the special operation receiving unit 3333, both the production change and the fraud notification can appear.

  In addition, in the middle of monitoring whether the physical object remains within the analysis coordinate range for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds), a specific performance condition according to the result of the jackpot determination is satisfied. If the operation effect acceptance period occurs based on this, monitoring whether the physical object continues to stay within the analysis coordinate range for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) without ending the fraud countermeasure analysis process. It is desirable to continue the operation after the operation effect reception period occurs. That is, in this case, during the operation effect reception period, in addition to performing the effect analysis process and the control according to the result, whether the physical object remains in the analysis coordinate range for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds). Monitoring is continued, and fraudulent notification is performed depending on the result of the monitoring.

  By the way, when the special operation receiving unit 3333 is in the first production period in which the production reception regarding the first production event (for example, the production of moving the movable body) is allowed, an operation means (different from the special operation receiving unit 3333). For example, you may make it perform control which further produces | generates the 2nd effect period in which the acceptance of the effect regarding the 2nd effect event (for example, the effect which changes a display image) is accept | permitted in the operation button 410).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 200 (a), at timing t1, the special operation receiving unit 3333 is allowed to receive an effect (panel operation reception) related to the first effect event (for example, an effect of moving the movable body). Assume that the first performance period has occurred. Note that in this first effect period, until the timing t2 when the first reception time elapses after the occurrence of the period, the special operation receiving unit 3333 starts moving the physical object. Control that moves the movable body in a manner corresponding to at least the moving direction and the moving amount of the physical object that has already been detected (analyzed) while detection (analysis) related to movement has not been completed and is still being continued. (For example, control for moving a specific movable body so as to follow the movement of the physical object) can be executed.

  In this regard, in the peripheral control board 1510, when it is determined that the specific effect condition is satisfied based on the result of the big hit determination, the first effect period is generated and this is continued without being ended yet. In addition, the second effect in which the effect reception (button operation reception) related to the second effect event (for example, the effect of changing the display image) is allowed in the operation means (for example, the operation button 410) different from the special operation receiving unit 3333. It is possible to execute control for setting an effect pattern or a notice effect that is determined to generate a period.

  That is, in this case, when the timing t11 arrives while the first effect period is occurring, the operation button 410 accepts the effect reception (button operation reception) related to the second effect event (for example, the effect of changing the display image). The control for generating the second production period is performed. And when operation with respect to the operation button 410 is received before timing t12 when the 2nd reception time passed after the 2nd production period generate | occur | produces in this way, the said 2nd production period will be complete | finished at that time. Let Alternatively, when the operation on the operation button 410 is not accepted before the timing t12 arrives, the second effect period ends when the timing t12 arrives.

  According to such a configuration, the first reception period in which the first operation part (here, the special operation receiving unit 3333) is allowed to receive the production related to the first production event, and the production reception related to the second production event. However, both the second production period allowed by the second operation part (in this case, the operation button 410) occurs at the same time (timing t11 to t12 shown in FIG. 200A). In addition, in the above-described configuration, the end timings of the first effect period and the second effect period are different, and the second effect period that occurs later than the first effect period is ended earlier. That is, in this case, if the second effect period occurs after the first effect period, whether the operation is interrupted and the second operation part is operated even if the first operation part is being operated? Therefore, it is required to operate the first operation portion and the second operation portion in different modes at the same time, and it is possible to provide an unprecedented presentation performance operability and suppress a decrease in the game entertainment interest. Expected.

  In order to suitably realize such performance operability, as shown in FIG. 200 (b), an effect reception related to the second effect event (the effect on the side that is terminated in a relatively short period of time) The reception is performed when it is detected that a predetermined number of operations (preferably once) or a predetermined amount of operation (finite amount of operation) is performed with the second operation part (here, the operation button 410). Assuming that the execution condition is satisfied, it is desirable to perform control to generate a second effect event (for example, an effect operation that changes the display image) without requiring an operation thereafter. For example, when a single pressing operation is detected with respect to the operation button 410, the second effect period ends before the timing t12 arrives, and after that, no operation is required and the effect changes to the display image. This is the case for the control that causes

  On the other hand, with respect to the production reception related to the first production event (the production reception on the side that is ended after a relatively long time), at least until the second production period ends, and further thereafter. Regardless of the number of operations or the amount of operation for one operation part, the production reception regarding the first production event is continued without ending, and each time the operation on the first operation part is performed while the production is being continued, It is desirable to perform control that reflects the change in performance according to the operation. For example, the movement of the physical object detected in the special operation receiving unit 3333 is analyzed, and this is continued without terminating the effect reception according to the movement mode (movement amount, etc.) of the physical object. This corresponds to control that repeatedly executes the process of moving the movable body to the latest coordinate position analyzed each time the movement is analyzed periodically (every 33.3 ms).

  According to such a configuration, even when the operation for the first operation part is interrupted when the second effect period occurs behind the first effect period, the operation opportunity for the first operation part is lost. Since it can be suitably ensured that the game is not interrupted, a decrease in the gaming interests due to the interruption is suppressed. In addition, if the second operation part is operated after the operation on the first operation part is interrupted, the second effect period can be terminated at a relatively early stage, and thereafter the operation on the second operation part is performed. Since the production change (second production event) corresponding to the operation occurs without requiring the operation, the operation on the first operation part can be resumed at a relatively early stage. This is suitably ensured for an operation opportunity for one operation site.

  In this case, in the situation where the operation on the first operation part is resumed, an effect change (second effect event) corresponding to the operation on the second operation part is just started, and the first operation It is possible to generate a special production situation in which the second production event can be enjoyed while the operation opportunity for the part is provided. In this regard, “a production event in which the size of the specific display image changes when an operation is performed on the second operation part is generated, and when the operation on the first operation part is performed, the specific display image reaches the specific position. If it is set to affect (change) the aspect of the production target of the second production event as the first production event, such as “to make a moving production event occur” In a special production situation, it becomes possible to enjoy the second production event while changing the aspect of the production target of the second production event by an operation on the first operation part. High operability and performance suitable for this are realized.

  Here, as an example of influencing (changing) the aspect of the effect target of the second effect event when an operation is performed on the first operation part, for example, the effect of the second effect event To change at least one of the moving amount, moving direction, moving speed, light emission mode (light color, traveling direction, light amount, etc.), size, or shape of a target (display image, movable body, etc.) However, the present invention is not limited to these, and any object that can affect the effects of the second effect event (display image, sound effect, movable object, etc.) may be used. That is, while the target of the operation effect for the first operation part and the target of the operation effect for the second operation part are the same effect target, the aspect of the effect (for example, the first operation part, for example) The size may be changed in the operation effect for, and the display position may be changed in the operation effect for the second operation part). Moreover, about the 1st production period, it does not necessarily need to be set as finite time, and after the 2nd production period is complete | finished, operation with respect to the 1st operation site | part is received, and 2nd production What is necessary is just to be able to perform an operation on the first operation part when an event occurs.

  Moreover, in the period when both the 1st production period and the 2nd production period occur simultaneously, it is related with the 2nd production event among the production reception regarding the 1st production event, and the production reception concerning the 2nd production event. Only for the production reception, the display for prompting the operation instruction and the display for suggesting the maximum remaining time as the second production period are preferably encouraged to interrupt the operation on the first operation part. Desirable above.

  In addition, in the peripheral control board 1510 according to this embodiment, in order to suitably realize such a relationship of effects, there is a case where control is performed to generate the second effect period after the first effect period. Control is performed so as not to generate the first production period after the second production period.

  In the example described above, both the first effect period and the second effect period occur simultaneously. However, when the second effect period occurs after the first effect period, the first effect period is changed to the first effect period. The first production period may be generated again when the second production period ends. Even in this case, it is possible to realize the above-described operability and performance so as to affect the aspect of the production target of the second production event when an operation is performed on the first operation part. Is possible.

  In the example described above, each time an operation is performed on the first operation part, the control is performed to reflect the change in effect according to the operation. However, a plurality of operations are performed on the first operation part. If there is, control for reflecting the change in performance according to the operation may be performed.

  In the peripheral control board 1510 according to this embodiment, various operation reception effects as described below can be realized by appropriately using the control methods according to the above-described examples.

[Example 1 using special operation receiver 3333]
For example, as shown in FIG. 201 (a), the effect pattern of the effect example 1 (the variation pattern of the effect example 1) is set based on the result of the big hit determination, and the effect of the effect example 1 is displayed on the display unit D. It is assumed that the decoration pattern SZ is changed by the pattern. Then, in the peripheral control board 1510, within the period in which the effect pattern of the effect example 1 appears, the coordinate area (not shown) facing the movable bodies A1 and A2 in the special operation receiving portion 3333 is set to be able to receive the effect. An operation effect period to be controlled is generated.

  Here, as the effect pattern of the effect example 1, at least the effect pattern A1 of the effect example 1 determined to operate the movable body A1 and the effect example 1 determined to operate the movable body A2. Production pattern A2. However, the movable body A1 is provided so as to be visible from the player side on the front side of the game board 5, whereas the movable body A2 is difficult to view from the player side behind the game board 5. And provided at a position overlapping the movable body A1 in front view. Therefore, in the peripheral control board 1510, even if any production pattern A1, A2 is performed as the production pattern of the production example 1, the coordinate area (not shown) facing the movable body A1 is displayed on the display unit D. In FIG. 5, a suggestion image HG1 suggesting that an operation of sliding the movable body A1 in the movable direction (here, the left direction) is to be performed is displayed. Similarly, even if any of the production patterns A1 and A2 is performed, the movable body A1 is caused to emit light and suggest that a coordinate area (not shown) opposite to this should be operated. ing.

  Then, when such a slide operation is properly accepted while the production pattern A1 is being performed, the peripheral control board 1510 causes the player to follow the slide operation by the player as shown in FIG. 201 (b). Control is performed so as to start the leftward movement of the movable body A1. Even in this situation, in the display unit D, the suggestion image HG1 suggesting that a slide operation should be performed in the movable direction (here, the left direction) of the movable body A1 in the coordinate area (not shown) facing the movable body A1. Is displayed and the movable body A1 is in a light emitting state.

  Then, when such a slide operation reaches a specific place while the effect pattern A1 is being performed, the peripheral control board 1510 is movable in a manner to follow the slide operation by the player as shown in FIG. After the body A1 is moved to a specific effect position, control is performed so as to end the operation effect period in which the effect acceptance for the movable body A1 is allowed. In this situation, the display unit D displays a display indicating that the movable body A1 has been successfully moved to a specific performance position and is expected to have a high degree of expectation for the big hit determination, and the movable body A1 emits light. It is desirable to produce effects such as changes in the form and shape.

  However, even if the slide operation by the player reaches a specific place while the effect pattern A1 is being performed, if the predetermined effect condition is not satisfied, the peripheral control board 1510 is displayed in FIG. As shown in b), the operation effect period in which the reception of the effect on the movable body A1 is allowed so that the follow-up movement of the movable body A1 with respect to the slide operation of the player is interrupted is ended, and the movable body A1 is returned to the original position. Control to move it back. In this case, on the display unit D, a display appears indicating that the failure to move the movable body A1 to the specific performance position and the expectation level for the big hit determination is low, and the light emission ends in the movable body A1. Will be controlled.

  On the other hand, when the player's slide operation is properly accepted while the performance pattern A2 is being performed, the peripheral control board 1510 performs the slide operation by the player as shown in FIG. 201 (c). Control is performed so as to start the leftward movement of the movable body A2 in the form of following. Even in this situation, in the display unit D, the suggestion image HG1 suggesting that a slide operation should be performed in the movable direction (here, the left direction) of the movable body A1 in the coordinate area (not shown) facing the movable body A1. Is displayed and the movable body A1 is in a light emitting state. However, in addition to this, the movable body A2 is also controlled to be in a light emitting state.

  Then, when such a slide operation reaches a specific location while the effect pattern A2 is being performed, the peripheral control board 1510 is movable in a manner to follow the slide operation by the player as shown in FIG. 202 (c). After the body A2 is moved to a specific effect position, control is performed so as to end the operation effect period in which the effect acceptance for the movable body A2 is allowed. In this situation, on the display unit D, a display appears indicating that the movable body A2 has been successfully moved to a specific performance position and the expectation level for the big hit determination is extremely high. It is desirable to produce effects such as changes in the form and shape of light emission.

  However, even when the slide operation by the player reaches a specific place while the effect pattern A2 is being performed, if the predetermined effect condition is not satisfied, the peripheral control board 1510 is displayed in FIG. As shown in b), the operation effect period in which the reception of the effect on the movable body A2 is allowed so that the follow-up movement of the movable body A2 with respect to the slide operation of the player is interrupted is ended, and the movable body A2 is returned to the original position. Control to move it back. In this case, on the display unit D, a display appears indicating that the failure to move the movable body A2 to the specific production position and the expectation level for the big hit determination is low, and the movable bodies A1 and A2 emit light. Is controlled to be terminated.

  According to such a production example 1, when the player performs a slide operation while the situation shown in FIG. 201 (a) showing that the movable body A1 is operated appears, the movable body A1 is displayed. However, since the movable body A2, which has been difficult to see, will move in the form of sudden appearance, it is possible to suppress the fall of the game entertainment by a surprised movable effect as if such a production target has been replaced. Can be done.

  Although illustration is omitted, according to such production example 1, the player performs a slide operation within a period from when the situation of FIG. 201 (a) appears until the situation of FIG. 201 (c) appears. Although the movable body A2 has started to move, this is still in a position where it is still difficult to see (behind the game board 5), and when viewed from the player side, there appears to be a situation where no production change has occurred. It can appear. In other words, in this case, the movable body A2 moves to the front side of the display unit D after causing a disappointment that no effect change has occurred even though the slide operation by the player is properly performed. Therefore, the fall of the game entertainment can be more preferably suppressed by such a surprised movable effect.

  Further, in the production example 1, as shown in FIGS. 202 (a) and 202 (c), the movable bodies A1 and A2 are advanced to the position overlapping the decorative symbol SZ in the changing state. Thus, it is prompted to shift the gaze by the player from the decorative design SZ to the movable bodies A1 and A2, so that it is difficult to overlook which of the movable bodies A1 and A2 has appeared.

  In addition, in the above configuration, the manner of overlapping the decorative design SZ is different between when the movable body A1 appears and when the movable body A2 appears, so that the decorative design SZ changes to the movable bodies A1 and A2. Even if it is a failure to shift the gaze by the player, it is predicted which of the movable bodies A1 and A2 has appeared by confirming the size and position of the part in which the decorative symbol SZ is difficult to see As a result, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the gaming interest when missing one of the movable bodies A1 and A2 has appeared.

  In the production example 1, the movable body A1 is disposed on the front side of the game board 5 and the movable body A2 is disposed on the rear side of the game board 5, but the front side of the game board 5 is provided. Both of the movable bodies A1 and A2 may be arranged, or both of the movable bodies A1 and A2 may be arranged behind the game board 5.

  Here, when both the movable bodies A1 and A2 are disposed in front of the game board 5, the movable body A1 is disposed in front of the movable body A2 so that it is difficult to visually recognize the movable body A2. It is desirable to maintain difficulty in visually recognizing the movable body A2 by keeping the movable base portion (the non-moving portion) and the like continuously located on the front side of the movable body A2 even when A1 moves.

  On the other hand, when both of the movable bodies A1 and A2 are arranged behind the game board 5, it is possible to give pleasure about which of the movable bodies A1 and A2 appears by the operation of the player. It becomes like this. In this case, the part located on the front side of the movable bodies A1, A2 in the game board 5 is caused to emit light, and the operation to the coordinate area (special operation receiving part 3333) facing the part is encouraged. It is desirable.

  In the production example 1, the movable bodies A1 and A2 are set to have the same movable direction (left direction). However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the movable direction of the movable body A1 is set to the left direction and the movable direction of the movable body A2 is set to the upward direction, the game is directed to the left by being prompted by an operation instruction (suggestion image HG1) suggesting the left direction. The movable body A2 moves upwards regardless of the slide operation performed by the person, and the fall of the game entertainment can be more preferably suppressed by such a surprised movable effect. Or, even though the operation on the movable body A1 in which the movable direction is set to the left direction is urged, an operation instruction suggesting the upward direction is made to appear, and the player performs a slide operation in the upward direction. If performed, the movable body A2 that has been made difficult to visually recognize may move upward and appear.

  Moreover, in the said production example 1, when movable body A2 appeared by operation by a player, movable body A1 did not operate | move, However, It is not restricted to this. For example, when the movable body A2 is moved by an operation by the player, the movable body A1 is also moved following the slide operation by the player. Then, even if only the movable body A1 is moved back to the original position after the movable bodies A1 and A2 have moved by a predetermined distance, the fall of the game entertainment is more preferably suppressed by the surprised movable effect. Become moist. Alternatively, when moving the movable body A2 by an operation by the player, first, only the movable body A1 is moved following the slide operation by the player. Then, after the movable body A1 moves by a predetermined distance, the movable body A1 is moved back to the original position, and the movable body A2 is moved following the slide operation by the player. A certain mobile effect can more suitably suppress the decrease in gaming interest. However, when the operation target by the player is exchanged between the movable bodies A1 and A2, the operation by the player is kept at a predetermined location for a predetermined time (time required for the movable body A2 to move to the predetermined location). It is desirable to perform the production.

  Moreover, in the production example 1, while the movable body A2 is moving (see FIGS. 201 (c) and 202 (c)), the movable body A1 and the movable body A2 are caused to emit light. In this situation, the movable body A1 does not necessarily emit light. That is, in this case, the timing when the physical object is detected in the coordinate area (special operation receiving portion 3333) facing the movable body A1, or the movable body A2 starts to advance to the front side of the display portion D and returns to the original position. Control to end the light emission of the movable body A1 is performed at a timing (a timing at which the movable body A1 has been moved to a predetermined position) that is easier to visually recognize than a certain time.

  Further, in the production example 1 and other examples thereof, the movable body A2 is disposed on the rear side overlapping the movable body A1 in a front view. You may do it. That is, in this case, when the movable body A2 is moved (in the situation shown in FIG. 201 (a)), the movable body in a state that is difficult to visually recognize is caused by causing the panel light emitting portion E located on the front side of the movable body A2 to emit light. An operation to the coordinate area (special operation receiving portion 3333) facing A2 is prompted.

  Moreover, in the display part D concerning the said production example 1, in each situation shown to FIG. 201 (a)-(c), regardless of the location where movable body A1, A2 is located, in the suggestion image HG1, one production is produced. The situation (the initial situation where none of the movable bodies are operating) was shown. However, instead of this, the display state of the suggestion image HG1 is changed according to the position where the movable bodies A1 and A2 are located, and the movement state of the movable bodies A1 and A2 can be recognized only by looking at the suggestion image HG1. It may be.

[Example 2 using special operation receiver 3333]
For example, as shown in FIG. 203 (a), the effect pattern of the effect example 2 (the variation pattern of the effect example 2) is set based on the result of the big hit determination, and the effect of the effect example 2 is displayed on the display unit D. It is assumed that the decoration pattern SZ is changed by the pattern. Then, the peripheral control board 1510 sets (controls) the coordinate area (not shown) facing the movable body A1 in the special operation receiving portion 3333 so that the effect can be received during the period in which the effect pattern of the effect example 2 appears. ) To generate an operation effect period.

  Here, as the effect pattern of the effect example 2, at least the effect pattern A1 of the effect example 2 that is determined to operate the movable body A1, and the movable object A1 and the movable object B are respectively operated. The production pattern AB of production example 2 is included. And in the production pattern A1 of the production example 2, as in the case of the production pattern A1 of the production example 1 described above, FIG. 201 (a), (b) and FIG. 202 (a) (or FIG. 202 (b)). An opportunity for accepting an operation effect on the movable body A1 is provided in the manner shown in FIG. 2, and the movable body A1 moves. On the other hand, in the production pattern AB of the production example 2, after the opportunity for accepting the operation effect for the movable body A1 is provided, the opportunity for acceptance of the operation effect for the movable body B is provided. Accordingly, in the peripheral control board 1510, even if any of the effect patterns A1 and AB is performed as the effect pattern of the effect example 2, the coordinate area (not shown) facing the movable body A1 is displayed on the display unit D. In FIG. 5, a suggestion image HG1 suggesting that an operation of sliding the movable body A1 in the movable direction (here, the left direction) is to be performed is displayed. Similarly, even if any of the production patterns A1 and AB are performed, the movable body A1 is caused to emit light and suggest that a coordinate area (not shown) opposite to this should be operated. ing.

  However, in the production pattern AB of the production example 2, when an operation on a coordinate area (not shown) facing the movable body A1 is accepted (when a physical object is detected), a specific production event is performed on the movable body A1. First, as shown in FIG. 203 (b), the suggestion image HG1 on the display unit D is not displayed, and control for interrupting the effect reception in the coordinate area facing the movable body A1 is performed. At this time, it is desirable that the decorative design SZ on the display unit D is displayed in a manner that is visible but difficult to view (such as semi-transparent display), and the light emission state of the movable body A1 is also interrupted. It is desirable to make it.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 203 (c), in the display unit D in which the suggestion image HG1 is hidden in this way, an operation is performed on an operation means (such as the operation button 410) different from the special operation receiving unit 3333. The prompting operation instruction image SG is displayed, and an operation reception period for a specific effect using the other operation means (such as the operation button 410) is generated. Then, when an operation on another operation means (such as the operation button 410) is received during the operation reception period of the specific effect, the operation instruction image SG on the display unit D is hidden as shown in FIG. 204 (a). At the same time, control is performed so that the movable body B different from the movable body A1 initially shown as the production target is operated. In this production example 2, the movable body B is advanced to the front side of the display unit D for a predetermined time.

  Then, in the production pattern AB of production example 2, after the movable body B operates in this manner, as shown in FIG. 204 (b), the display unit D is movable in a coordinate area (not shown) facing the movable body A1. A suggestion image HG2 suggesting that an operation of sliding the body A1 in the movable direction (here, the left direction) is displayed, and a coordinate area (not shown) of the special operation receiving portion 3333 facing the movable body A1. The operation effect period for setting (controlling) to be receivable is generated again. At this time, the opportunity for the presentation operation of the movable body A1 is given again, but after the situation shown in FIG. 203 (a) appears, the movable body B operates without operating the movable body B. It is desirable to set the expectation level higher in the production pattern AB of the production example 2 in which the movable body A1 operates after the movable body B is operated than in the production pattern A1 of the production example 2. In this case, as shown in FIG. 204 (b), it is suggested that the display pattern of the suggestion image HG2 is different from the suggestion image HG1 shown in FIG. It is desirable that the light emission mode of the movable body A1 is different from the light emission mode of the movable body A1 shown in FIG. .

  In the effect pattern AB of the effect example 2, after the situation shown in FIG. 204 (b) appears, as in the case of the effect pattern A1 of the effect example 1 described above, FIG. 201 (b) and FIG. a) (or FIG. 202 (b)) shows an opportunity for accepting an operation effect for the movable body A1 in the manner shown in FIG. 202B, so that the movable body A1 moves. Further, after the situation shown in FIG. 204 (b) appears, as in the case of the production pattern A2 of the production example 1 described above, FIG. 201 (c) and FIG. 202 (c) (or FIG. 202 (b) ), An opportunity for accepting an operation effect on the movable body A1 is provided, and an effect pattern in which the movable body A1 moves may appear.

  In particular, in the production pattern AB of the production example 2, as shown in FIG. 204 (b), the suggestion image HG2 that suggests that the production pattern has a high expectation appears, or the light emission mode of the movable body A1 is changed. Since it is made different, this is also a movable effect that appears when an operation of sliding the movable body A1 in the movable direction (here, the left direction) is performed in a coordinate area (not shown) facing the movable body A1. Is preferably performed in a special execution manner different from the case of the production pattern A1 of the production example 2.

  According to the production pattern AB of the production example 2 as described above, the first production opportunity using the first operation part (here, the special operation receiving unit 3333) is first granted (in this situation, the second operation is performed). Regardless of the part (for example, the second production opportunity for the operation button 410), if the first operation part is operated and the production is accepted, it differs from the first operation part. The second production opportunity for the second operation part (for example, the operation button 410) is given, and the first production opportunity is once lost. When the first operation opportunity is operated by operating the second operation part (for example, the operation button 410) in a situation where the first production opportunity is once lost, the second production event (in response to the production reception) ( Here, the operation of the movable body B occurs. That is, in this case, it is possible to produce a presentation as to whether or not the second presentation opportunity for the second operation part is given when the presentation is received for the first operation part. A novel operability using the operation part is provided.

  In order to suitably realize such a novel operability using a plurality of operation parts, it is desirable that the second operation part is always provided in a form that is difficult to physically operate. And when it is judged that the 2nd production opportunity with respect to the 2nd operation part is given, it is difficult to physically operate the 2nd operation part based on having received the production reception with respect to the 1st operation part. It is desirable to control the mode from the mode to the mode that is easy to operate, and allow the reception of the effect to the second operation site when the mode is easy to operate. Here, the “mode that is physically difficult to operate” is, for example, a mode in which the second operation site (for example, the operation button 410) is covered with another member and is difficult to operate, or the second operation site. Is a state that is positioned in a state when it has already been operated, and “control from a physically difficult mode to an easily operable mode” means, for example, that the second operation site itself is Control to operate to a position not covered by other members, control to operate another member covering the second operation part to a position not to cover the second operation part, and operation to the second operation part It can be realized as a control for operating to a position different from the state when it is performed. Also, in this case, the trigger for controlling the second operation part from the physically difficult operation to the easy operation aspect is not necessarily the time when the presentation is accepted for the first operation part. It may be when a specific time elapses after the production pattern is executed. In any case, the second operation part itself or a member provided in the vicinity thereof is operated to give the second presentation opportunity for the second operation part when the presentation for the first operation part is received. This is desirable in order to suggest that the operation target has been changed from the first operation part to the second operation part and that the expectation is increased by the change.

  Further, in the production pattern AB of the production example 2, the first operation site (here, the special operation receiving unit 3333) is given a first production opportunity, and then the first operation site is operated. Based on the reception of the production, the second production opportunity is given. However, after giving the 1st production opportunity using the 1st operation part (here special operation receiving part 3333) (or displaying suggestion picture HG1), after the 1st progress, the 1st A second presentation opportunity for a second operation part (for example, the operation button 410) different from the operation part may be given and the first presentation opportunity may be temporarily lost. In this case, until the predetermined time elapses, the first effect event is generated by the operation on the first operation part, but the first effect event is ended based on the elapse of the predetermined time. (When the production target is a movable body, the movable body is controlled to return to the original position). Alternatively, the first operation part using the first operation part is not given, and a second operation part (for example, different from the first operation part after elapse of a predetermined time after the suggestion image HG1 is displayed) You may make it give the 2nd production opportunity with respect to the operation button 410). In other words, in this case, it is possible to improve the game entertainment when the presentation is not accepted by the operation on the first operation part even though the suggestion image HG1 is displayed.

  Further, in the effect pattern AB of the effect example 2, the suggestion image HG1 is displayed and then the suggestion image HG1 is not displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the suggestion image HG1 is displayed while the suggestion image HG1 is displayed. The operation instruction image SG shown in FIG. According to such a configuration, it is possible to depict a state in which the suggestion image HG1 changes to the suggestion image HG2 having a higher expectation level, and thus it is possible to suppress a decrease in the gaming interest. However, at this time, in the case where the suggestion image HG1 is displayed in a state in which no effect is received for the first operation part, the display mode of the suggestion image HG1 is changed (for example, from color display to black and white display, translucent, etc. It is desirable to make the display mode relatively difficult to visually recognize. Furthermore, a timekeeping image showing the remaining display time of the suggestion image HG1 (remaining time for which the effect is received for the first operation part) is displayed together, and the effect is not received for the first operation part. If the state image shows that the remaining time does not decrease in the state, it is possible to make the player recognize that the remaining period during which the effect reception for the first operation part is performed does not decrease. As a result, a game using another operation means (for example, the operation button 410) can be enjoyed with peace of mind. In this case, the remaining time does not decrease after the remaining time during which the reception of the effect is received is reduced by a predetermined amount even though the reception of the effect for the first operation part is not performed. If it is shown by the said time-measurement image, more interesting performance can be provided.

  In addition, in the production pattern AB of the production example 2, after the suggestion image HG1 is displayed, the production reception for the first operation part is not performed based on the production reception for the first operation part. A period is generated, and the display mode of the suggestion image HG1 is changed during the predetermined period (for example, from a color display to a black-and-white display or a display mode that is relatively difficult to visually recognize, such as translucent). You may make it show that a remaining time does not reduce with an image (a display meter does not reduce, but will be in a stationary state etc.). At this time, it is desirable that the display mode of the image different from the suggestion image HG1 on the display unit D is also changed. In this case, when the predetermined period ends after the second presentation opportunity is provided, the display mode of the suggestion image HG1 is changed to a mode with higher expectation, and the stage reception for the first operation part is performed again. You may do it.

  Further, in the effect pattern of the effect example 2 described above, after the suggestion image HG1 that prompts the operation for the movable body A1 as an effect target is displayed (or in a state where the suggestion image HG1 is displayed), the movable body B is operated. Although the movable body B does not have to be operated by an operation by the player, for example, based on the fact that a special result is obtained by determining whether a predetermined operating condition is satisfied. It may be a non-operating movable body that operates. When such a non-operation movable body is adopted, even if it is decided to operate (a special result is obtained), an operation instruction for the non-operation movable body is not performed and an operation is accepted. Nor. In this regard, if the determination as to whether the predetermined operation condition for the non-operation movable body is satisfied is appropriately generated regardless of the execution state of the production pattern, other production targets (movable body and display image) Etc.), it is possible to secretly make a decision to operate the non-operation movable body in the state where the suggestion image HG1 is displayed. It is possible to have the possibility that a non-operating movable body unrelated to this suddenly operates and the possibility that a special movable body and other production targets may operate simultaneously. Therefore, it can be expected that the game entertainment will be improved by such unexpected operation effects.

  Further, when the suggestion images HG1, HG2 and the operation instruction image SG appear in the display unit D, the target operation region (a specific coordinate region in the special operation receiving unit 3333, the operation button 410, etc.) ) Is not allowed to receive the effect, but can also be allowed to receive the effect in the coordinate area (special operation receiving portion 3333) facing the portion where the suggestion images HG1, HG2 and the operation instruction image SG appear. Also good. According to such a configuration, even when the operation site cannot be recognized, it is only necessary to operate the specific images (the suggestion images HG1, HG2 and the operation instruction image S) that appear in the display unit D. A similar effect can be generated, and a decrease in the gaming interest can be suppressed.

  In the above-described embodiment, at least one of the physical objects that have already been detected while the detection related to the movement since the movement of the physical object was started in the special operation receiving unit 3333 has not been completed yet. Although it is possible to execute control to move the production target (display image or movable body) in a manner according to the movement direction and movement amount, the movement speed of the physical object is detected when performing control related to the movement of the production target. Then, the level of the moving speed may be reflected in the movement of the movable body.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, when realizing the operation effect using the special operation receiving unit 3333, the special operation receiving unit 3333 produces an effect in a coordinate area facing the portion to be operated. Although the reception is made, it does not necessarily have to be the coordinate region facing the part to be operated, and the production reception may be made in a specific coordinate region of the special operation receiving unit 3333. Good.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, a change in light caused by an operation (physical object such as a finger) on the special operation receiving unit 3333 is detected by the outer peripheral light detection unit 35, and this is detected by the peripheral control board 1510. By analyzing, it is decided to determine the operation mode (movement information of a physical object such as a finger) for the special operation receiving unit 3333. For example, the special operation reception is performed using a touch panel installed on the glass plate 192. The operation mode for the portion 3333 (in this case, the mode of the touch operation for the glass plate 192) may be determined. However, in this case, there is a concern that the visibility of the game area and the display area through the glass plate 192 is adversely affected.

  Next, the game control of the pachinko machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described in detail. FIG. 205 is a flowchart showing the procedure for the special symbol and special electric accessory control process (FIG. 148: step S114).

  Now, assuming that the main control program is shifted to the special symbol and special electric accessory control process (FIG. 148: step S114), the main control MPU 1310a of the main control board 1310 firstly, as shown in FIG. On the condition that the detection signal from one start port sensor 4002 is in an ON state (the ball enters the first start port 2002) (YES in step S5231), the first big hit determination random number is acquired from the random number counter. A first start port passage process such as storing this in the first special symbol holding storage area of the main control built-in RAM is executed (step S5232). On the condition that the detection signal from the second start port sensor 4004 is in the on state (the ball enters the second start port 2004) (YES in step S5233), the second special random number (second special symbol) A second start-port passing process is performed such that the second big hit determination random number) is acquired from the random number counter and stored in the second special symbol holding storage area of the main control built-in RAM (step S5234).

  Next, it is determined whether or not a big hit execution flag indicating that the big hit gaming state is controlled is set (step S5235). If the big hit execution flag is set, the big hit gaming state is controlled. The big hit control process (step S5240a) is executed.

In the jackpot control process according to this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 211,
-When the result of the determination process for the display mode when the variable display of the first special symbol is stopped is a mode that suggests either "8R probability variation big hit A" or "8R normal big hit", the big prize opening 2005 Opening / closing pattern (round game) which is closed when the game is opened for a long time (for example, 28.5 seconds) or when the count sensor 4005 detects that nine game balls have been won in the big prize opening 2005 is repeated eight times. Control to 8R jackpot gaming state,
-When the result of the determination process regarding the display mode when the variable display of the second special symbol is stopped is a mode that suggests "16R probability variation big hit", the special winning opening 2005 is opened for a long time (for example, 28.5 seconds). Or an open / close pattern (round game) that is closed when the count sensor 4005 detects that nine game balls have been won in the big prize opening 2005 or not, and is controlled to a 16R big hit game state that repeats 16 times.
-When the result of the determination process for the display mode when the variable display of the second special symbol is stopped is a mode that suggests "8R probability variation big hit B", the special winning opening 2005 is opened for a long time (for example, 28.5 seconds). ) Or an open / close pattern (round game) that is closed when the game is received by the count sensor 4005 after 9 game balls have been won in the grand prize opening 2005 is controlled to an 8R big hit game state that is repeated eight times.
-When the result of the determination process for the display mode when the variable display of the second special symbol is stopped becomes a mode that suggests "2R normal big hit", the special winning opening 2005 is opened for a short time (for example, 0.6 seconds). After that, the opening / closing pattern (round game) to be closed is controlled to a 2R big hit game state that repeats twice.

  That is, in the pachinko machine 1 according to this embodiment, in the situation where the time-shortening control is executed, the right-handed strike is more advantageous to the player than in the left-handed manner, and in the situation where the time-shortening control is not executed, the right-handedness is preferred. As described above, the left hand is advantageous for the player. In this regard, in the left-handed state, even if a big win is won as a result of the lottery for the first special symbol corresponding to the acceptance of the game ball to the first starting port 2002, a maximum of 8 rounds of long-open big hit game Only the state (approximately 1000 game balls can be acquired) occurs.

  On the other hand, in the right-handed state, in the lottery for the second special symbol corresponding to the acceptance of the game ball to the second starting port 2004, when a big hit is won, the probability (allocation rate of the winning species) is approximately 50%. ) Is a 16-round long-open big hit game state (approximately 2000 game balls can be obtained), etc., and the expected value of the winning ball that can be obtained when winning a big hit Therefore, when the shift control is performed to the right-handed state, a larger amount of prize balls can be expected than when the player is left-handed.

  In the big hit control process, in order to start the opening control of the big prize opening 2005, first, a process for starting the operation of the condition device, a process for resetting a later-described variation number counter, and the like are performed.

  Also, in the jackpot control process, after performing the opening control of such a big winning opening 2005, as shown in FIG. 211, depending on the winning type of the jackpot that triggered the jackpot game, a high probability Each set process of a flag and a time reduction flag is executed.

  The high-probability flag is a flag indicating a high-probability state, and is used in the jackpot determination process shown in FIG. 210 to be described later. The jackpot (8R probability variation jackpot A, 16R) for which probability control is performed after the jackpot gaming state ends. 215, which is set when the jackpot gaming state based on the probability variation jackpot, 8R probability variation jackpot B) is finished, and the next jackpot is reached, the first special symbol stop process shown in FIG. To reset.

  The time reduction flag is a flag indicating that the time reduction control is being executed (low probability time reduction state, high probability time reduction state), and as shown in FIG. 211, the time reduction control (high probability time reduction state) after the end of the big hit gaming state. Is set when the big hit gaming state based on the big hit (8R probability variation big hit A, 16R probability variation big hit, 8R probability variation big hit B) is finished, and when the next big hit is reached, the first special symbol stop processing shown in FIG. Or it resets by the 2nd special symbol stop process which is not illustrated. Alternatively, when a special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) is digested 100 times without winning a big win after a low probability short-time state occurs, the first special symbol stop process shown in FIG. Or it resets by the 2nd special symbol stop process which is not illustrated.

  The fluctuation counter is a counter indicating the number of fluctuations of the special symbol since the fluctuation counter is reset, and is used in a first fluctuation pattern setting process (second fluctuation pattern setting process) shown in FIG. 213 described later. It is updated when a special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) changes (for example, counts up) and at least a specific type of big hit (16R probability variable big hit, 8R probability variable big hit B) It is reset when the big hit gaming state based on is started.

  If the big hit execution flag is not set (NO in step S5235), then, as the processing of step S5236, whether or not the big hit execution flag indicating that the small hit gaming state is being controlled is set. Is determined. As a result, if the small hit execution flag is set, a small hit control process (step S5240b) for controlling the small hit gaming state is executed. In the small hit control process, a process of opening the special winning opening 2005 for a specific opening time (for example, 1.8 seconds) is performed.

  Here, in the small hit control process (step S5240b), unlike the big hit control process (step S5240a), after the opening control of the big winning opening 2005 is performed, the high probability flag, the short time flag, the short time Each set process such as a count counter is not performed. However, in the pachinko machine 1 according to this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 211 (a), the big hit determination does not win a small hit.

  If the small hit execution flag is not set (NO in step S5236), the value of the second special hold number counter indicating the number of second big hit determination random numbers stored in the second special symbol hold storage area is On condition that it is “0” (step S5237), the first special symbol process process including the lottery process concerning the display mode at the time of the variable display stop of the first special symbol is executed (step S5238).

  On the other hand, when the value of the second special reserved number counter indicating the number of second jackpot determination random numbers stored in the second special symbol reserved storage area is not “0” (step S5237), A second special symbol process process including a lottery process relating to the display mode when the variable display is stopped is executed (step S5239). As a result, as long as the game is performed so that the lottery for the second special symbol placed on hold is not lost (unless the value of the second special pending number counter is “0”), the first special symbol Regardless of the lottery hold status, only the lottery for the second jackpot determination random number is continuously performed without interruption (priority execution).

  Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1 according to this embodiment, the player can maintain the driving ball (right strike) to the right side of the center accessory 2500 in the short time state (high probability short time state). Only the lottery (determination process) for the big hit determination random number can be performed continuously without interruption.

  The special game (design variation) using the second special symbol (second special symbol) is limited to a game executed in preference to the special game using the first special diagram (first special symbol). Instead, for example, the execution of the special game may be started in the order in which the game balls enter (pass) through the first start port 2002 and the second start port 2004 and start winnings are generated. In this case, a table for storing data capable of specifying the order in which the start winnings are generated is provided, and the execution of the special game using either the first special figure or the second special figure is started from the stored data. It suffices if it can be determined.

  FIG. 206 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the first start port passage process (step S5232).

  If it is determined in the process of step S5231 that the first start port sensor 4002 is in an on state and a game ball has entered the first start port 2002, as shown in FIG. Furthermore, the main control MPU 1310a of the main control board 1310, as the processing of step S5241, first, each random number on the first special symbol side (random hit determination random number, reach determination random number, jackpot symbol random number, variation display pattern random number ) Is obtained from the random number counter.

  Next, the main control MPU 1310a of the main control board 1310 obtains the counter value by the first special reservation number counter from the main control built-in RAM, and the number of reservations of the first special symbol is the maximum value based on the counter value. It is determined whether or not it is “4” which is the (upper limit value) (step S5242). If it is determined in step S5242 that the number of the first special symbol hold is not the maximum value, the variable display of the first special symbol (determination process for the first special symbol) is newly held. In order to achieve this state, the following steps S5243 to S5245 are performed.

  That is, first, as the process of step S5243, the first special reservation number counter is incremented (added by 1). Next, as the processing of step S5244, each random number acquired in step S5241 is used as a first special symbol reservation storage area corresponding to the counter value by the first special reservation number counter in the storage area of the main control built-in RAM. To store.

  Next, the first special figure prefetch process for executing the prefetch effect on the first special figure side is executed, and the process is terminated (step S5245). As will be described later, the prefetching effect on the first special symbol side is an effect that suggests in advance the determination result (or the degree of expectation) of the first special symbol before the variable display of the first special symbol is started. In the first special figure prefetching process, information required for determining whether or not the prefetching effect is executed and the contents of the effecting on the peripheral control board 1510 side (information relating to the winning for prefetching determination, symbol type for prefetching judgment) Information, information relating to the variation pattern number for prefetch determination, etc.) is generated and stored in the corresponding storage area as transmission information for the peripheral control board 1510. At this time, instead of the determination result itself of the first special symbol, information regarding the stop symbol of the special symbol may be included in the command as information suggesting the type of jackpot game. For example, information at a stage before final determination such as an SP reach group, a normal reach group in the variation pattern, and a latent hit group or a small hit group in the symbol type may be transmitted as a prefetch command.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S5242 that the first special symbol hold count is the maximum value, the variable display of the first special symbol is not newly held. That is, by ending the process without executing the processes of steps S5243 to S5245, the first special symbol variation display is not newly put on hold.

  FIG. 207 is a flowchart showing the procedure for the second start port passage processing (step S5234).

  If it is determined in the process of step S5233 that the second start port sensor 4004 is in an on state and a game ball has entered the second start port 2004, as shown in FIG. In addition, the main control MPU 1310a of the main control board 1310, as the processing of step S5251, first, each random number on the second special symbol side (second big hit determination random number, second reach determination random number, second big hit symbol for A random number and a random number for the second variation display pattern) are obtained from the random number counter.

  Next, the main control MPU 1310a of the main control board 1310 obtains the counter value by the second special reservation number counter from the main control built-in RAM, and the number of reservations of the second special symbol is the maximum value based on the counter value. It is determined whether or not “4” (step S5252). If it is determined in step S5252 that the number of the second special symbol hold is not the maximum value, the variable display control of the second special symbol (lottery for the second special symbol) is newly held. In order to achieve this state, the following steps S5253 to S5255 are performed.

  That is, first, as the processing of step S5253, the second special reservation number counter is incremented (added by 1). Next, as a process of step S5254, the second special symbol reserved storage area corresponding to the counter value by the second special reserved number counter in the storage area of the main control built-in RAM is used as the random number acquired in step S5251. To store.

  Then, the second special figure prefetching process for executing the prefetching effect on the second special figure side is executed, and the process is terminated (step S5255). As will be described later, the pre-reading effect on the second special symbol side is an effect that suggests in advance the determination result (or the degree of expectation) of the second special symbol before the variable display of the second special symbol is started. In the second special figure prefetching process, information (winning information, symbol type, variation pattern number, etc.) necessary for determining the presence / absence of prefetching production and the contents of the production on the peripheral control board 1510 side is generated, The information is stored in the corresponding storage area as transmission information for the peripheral control board 1510. At this time, instead of the determination result itself of the second special symbol, information regarding the stop symbol of the special symbol may be included in the command as information suggesting the type of jackpot game. For example, information at a stage before final determination such as an SP reach group, a normal reach group in the variation pattern, and a latent hit group or a small hit group in the symbol type may be transmitted as a prefetch command. Further, in the process of step S5255, a process (FIG. 247) for realizing a change effect described later can be performed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S5252 that the second special symbol hold count is the maximum value, the variable display control of the second special symbol is not newly held. That is, by ending the processing without executing the processing of steps S5253 to S5255, the second special symbol variable display control is not newly put on hold.

  A command for instructing the number of reserved special symbols in the peripheral control board command transmission process (step S120) when the number of retained special balls changes based on the game ball entering the first starting port 2002. (First hold number designation command 0 to 4) is set and transmitted to the peripheral control board 1510. Further, when the number of second special symbols held changes based on the game ball entering the second starting port 2004, the peripheral control board command transmission process (step S120) indicates the number of second special symbols held. A command to be performed (second hold number designation command 0 to 4) is set and transmitted to the peripheral control board 1510.

  FIG. 208 is a flowchart showing the procedure for the first special symbol process (step S5238). The first special symbol process executed in step S5238 of the special symbol and special electric accessory control process and the second special symbol process executed in step S5239 of the special symbol and special electric accessory control process are the same. Since only the random numbers and tables used for the determination are different, only the first special symbol process executed in step S5238 of the special symbol and special electric accessory control processing will be described here. In the first special symbol process, one of the following five process processes is selectively executed according to the first special symbol process flag.

  1. A lottery process for the display mode when the variable control of the first special symbol is stopped based on the read random number for big hit determination read out the big hit determination random number corresponding to the first special symbol stored in the main control built-in RAM, etc. First special symbol normal processing (step S5280)

  2. First special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S5281) in which the determination process of the first special symbol variation control stop mode is performed based on the result of the determination process on the display mode at the time of the first special symbol variable control stop )

  3. The first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 1403 on the basis of the random number for the variable display pattern 1403 and the above-mentioned effect display device (game board side effect display device) 1600 corresponding to the special symbol The first variation pattern setting process (step S5282) in which a lottery process or the like is performed for the variation mode of the effect display to be performed

  4). The first special symbol variation process that waits until the first special symbol variation display on the first special symbol display 1403 is stopped (step S5283).

  5. The first special symbol display unit 1403 displays the first special symbol variation control stop mode determined based on the result of the determination process for the display mode when the first special symbol variable control mode is stopped. First special symbol stop process for stopping the variable display of the first special symbol (step S5284)

  The initial value of the first special symbol process flag is operated to indicate that the first special symbol normal process (step S5280) should be performed.

  FIG. 209 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the first special symbol normal process (step S5280).

  When the first special symbol process flag indicates that the first special symbol normal process is to be performed, as shown in FIG. 209, the main control MPU 1310a of the main control board 1310 first executes step S5301. As a process of (1), it is determined whether or not there is a variable display of the first special symbol that is in the hold state based on the counter value by the first special hold number counter. As a result, if it is determined that there is a change display of the first special symbol that is in the hold state, it is stored in the first special symbol hold storage area of the main control built-in RAM as the processing of step S5302 next. The first storage of random numbers related to the display mode of the first special symbol (for example, the first jackpot determination random number, the first reach determination random number, the first jackpot symbol random number, the first variation display pattern random number) The random number stored in the area is read from the main control built-in RAM. Next, as the processing of steps S5303 and S304, the first special reserved number counter is counted down and the first special reserved number stored in the first special symbol reserved storage area of the main control built-in RAM is stored. First-in first-out (First-In, First-In) random numbers (for example, first jackpot determination random number, first reach determination random number, first jackpot symbol random number, first variation display pattern random number) related to the display mode when the symbol variation display is stopped The shift operation is performed in the First-Out) mode.

  Specifically, the first special symbol reservation storage area has four storage areas (first special symbol reservation storage area a to first special symbol reservation storage area d), and a start winning prize to the first start opening 2002 is obtained. The random numbers extracted according to the generation are stored in order from the first (first) area. Then, if a starting prize occurs when random numbers are stored in the nth (n = 1 to 3) storage area, the extracted random numbers are stored in the n + 1th (n = 1 to 3) storage area. When the variable display start condition based on the random number stored in the storage area is satisfied, various random numbers stored in the first storage area are read out and stored in the Nth (N = 2 to 4) storage area. Various random numbers are moved to the (N−1) th (N = 2 to 4) th storage area. As a result, the order in which the suspension of the variable display of the first special symbol occurs can be stored in an identifiable manner, and the suspension of the variable display is released in order from the earliest suspension (the suspension that occurred first). . Similarly, the second special symbol holding storage area has four storage areas (second special symbol holding storage area a to second special symbol holding storage area d), and according to the occurrence of the start winning at the second starting port 2004. The random numbers extracted in this manner are stored in order from the first (first) area. Then, if a starting prize occurs when random numbers are stored in the nth (n = 1 to 3) storage area, the extracted random numbers are stored in the n + 1th (n = 1 to 3) storage area. When the variable display start condition based on the random number stored in the storage area is satisfied, various random numbers stored in the first storage area are read out and stored in the Nth (N = 2 to 4) storage area. Various random numbers are moved to the (N−1) th (N = 2 to 4) th storage area. As a result, the order in which the suspension of the variable display of the second special symbol has occurred is stored in an identifiable manner, and the suspension of the variable display is released in order from the earliest suspension (the suspension that occurred first). .

  After that, as a process of step S5305, a big hit determination process that is a determination process for the big hit is based on the read first big hit determination random number. After that, when the first special symbol process flag is updated so that the process shifts to the first special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S5281) (step S5306), the process ends.

  FIG. 210 is a flowchart showing the procedure for the jackpot determination process (step S5305).

  If the current gaming state is a high probability state (high probability short time state, high probability non-short time state) (step S5311), the main control MPU 1310a of the main control board 1310 has a high probability state shown in FIG. 211 (A). A jackpot determination table is selected (step S5312), and if the current gaming state is a low probability state (step S5311), the jackpot determination table at the low probability shown in FIG. 211A is selected (step S5313) and selected. The jackpot determination table and the jackpot determination random number read in step S5302 of the first special symbol normal process are compared (step S5314).

  As shown in FIG. 211 (A), the jackpot determination table is stored in the main control built-in ROM, and the game state is low in probability for each type of special random numbers (first jackpot determination random number, second jackpot determination random number). (Low probability non-short time state, low probability short time state) and low probability jackpot judgment table and high used when the gaming state is high probability (high probability non-time short state, high probability short time state) And a jackpot determination table at the time of probability. In the jackpot determination table at low probability that is referred to for comparison with the first jackpot determination random number, it matches with the jackpot determination value indicating that the 204 types of first jackpot determination random numbers have won the jackpot, 65332 The first big hit determination random numbers (65536 types) are associated with each other so that the first big hit determination random number of the type matches the loss determination value indicating that it is the loss (a big hit probability at a low probability; “1/321”). On the other hand, in order to compare with the jackpot determination random number (second jackpot determination random number) of the second special symbol in the second special symbol process processing executed in step S5239 of the special symbol and special electric accessory control processing In the jackpot determination table at the time of the low probability to be referenced, the 204 types of second jackpot determination random numbers coincide with the jackpot determination value indicating that the jackpot has been won, and the 65332 types of second jackpot determination random numbers are the above-mentioned losses. The second jackpot determination random numbers are associated with each other so as to coincide with the loss determination value indicating that (the jackpot probability at the time of low probability; approximately “1/321”).

  In addition, in the jackpot determination table at high probability referred to for comparison with the first jackpot determination random number, 2040 types of first jackpot determination random numbers coincide with the jackpot determination value and 63634 types of first jackpot determination The first jackpot determination random numbers are associated with each other so that the random numbers match the loss determination value (the jackpot probability at the time of high probability; approximately “1/32”). On the other hand, in the jackpot determination table at the time of high probability referred to for comparison with the second jackpot determination random number in the second special symbol process executed in step S5239 of the special symbol and special electric accessory control process. , 2040 types of second jackpot determination random numbers coincide with the jackpot determination value indicating that the jackpot has been won, and 63396 types of second jackpot determination random numbers match the loss determination value indicating that the above-mentioned loss has occurred. The second jackpot determination random numbers are associated with each other (the jackpot probability at the time of high probability; approximately “1/32”). It should be noted that the jackpot determination value set in the jackpot determination table referenced for comparison with the first jackpot determination random number and the jackpot determination table referenced for comparison with the second jackpot determination random number (the jackpot determination value of the jackpot determination value) The number of jackpot judgment values may be different with the same number (the jackpot probability is the same), or the number of jackpot judgment values may be different (the jackpot probability is different)). In this case, at least one of the jackpot determination values of the jackpot determination table at the low probability and the jackpot determination table at the high probability may be different (both may be different). .

  When the main control MPU 1310a of the main control board 1310 compares the selected jackpot determination table with the jackpot determination random number read in step S5302 of the first special symbol normal process, and determines that it is a jackpot (step S5315). ), A jackpot flag indicating that the change is won by the jackpot is set (step S5316), and the jackpot determination process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S5315 that the player has lost the jackpot, based on the selected jackpot determination table, the read jackpot determination random number matches the jackpot determination value indicating that the jackpot has been won. Is determined (step S5317). However, as described above, in step S5302 of the first special symbol normal process (second special symbol process) in this example, the big hit determination random number that matches the small hit determination value is not read (small hit probability; In this step S5317, it is determined that the small hit is not won (judgment is determined).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S5317 that the loss occurs, the reach determination table is compared with the reach determination random number read in step S5302 (step S5319).

  A reach determination table (not shown) is stored in the main control built-in ROM, and is used when the gaming state is in a high probability non-short-time state, and when the gaming state is in a high-probability short-time state. And a reach determination table for a low probability state used when the gaming state is a low probability state (low probability non-short state state).

  Here, in the reach determination table in the high-probability short-time state, a reach determination value indicating that one type of reach determination random number is reachable and 71 types of reach determination random numbers are not reachable. The reach determination random numbers are associated with each other. However, the reach determination table in the high probability short-time state matches the reach determination value indicating that all 72 types of reach determination random numbers do not reach in order to maximize the game progress speed in the short-time state. Thus, the reach determination value indicating the reach may not be matched.

  In the reach determination table in the low probability state, five types of reach determination random numbers including the same reach determination random number as the reach determination random number set in the reach determination table in the high probability short state reach. The reach determination random numbers are associated with each other so as to match the reach determination values indicating that the 67 reach reach determination random numbers do not reach. As described above, in this embodiment, in the low probability state, the reach determination value indicating reach is higher than that in the high probability short time state, and is obtained with a predetermined probability.

  Further, in the reach determination table in the high probability non-short-time state, five types of reach determination including the same reach determination random number as the reach determination random number set in the reach determination table in the high-probability short-time state and the low-probability state The reach determination random numbers are associated with the reach determination values indicating that the random numbers for reach coincide with the reach determination values indicating that the 67 types of reach determination random numbers do not reach. As described above, in this embodiment, the reach determination value indicating the reach in the high probability non-time-short state is the same as the low probability non-time-short state.

  When the main control MPU 1310a of the main control board 1310 compares the selected reach determination table with the reach determination random number read in step S5302 (step S5319) and determines that the reach is lost (YES in step S5120). Then, a reach flag indicating that the change becomes reach is set, and the process is terminated (step S5121).

  FIG. 212 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the first special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S5281).

  When the first special symbol process flag indicates that the first special symbol stop symbol setting process should be performed, as shown in FIG. 212, the main control MPU 1310a of the main control board 1310 first The result of the lottery process of the display mode when the variable display of the first special symbol is stopped, that is, the result of the jackpot determination process (step S5305) is determined. The lottery processing result is determined by determining whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S5331).

  If the big hit flag is set in step S5331, the main control MPU 1310a selects the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 211 (B) and reads the first big hit symbol random number read in step S5302 of the first special symbol normal process. Are compared with the selected symbol determination table to determine a big hit symbol as a mode (stop symbol of the first special symbol) when the variable control of the first special symbol is stopped (step S5332).

  As shown in FIG. 211 (B), in the symbol determination table on the first special symbol side, a random number for the first big hit symbol (here, a total of 200) for the determination result (8R probability variation big hit A, 8R normal big hit) Of the first jackpot symbol) is stored in an associated manner. As shown in FIG. 211 (C), the symbol determination table on the second special symbol side includes a random number for the second big hit symbol (16R probability variation big hit, 8R probability variation big hit B, 2R normal big hit) Here, a total of 200 second big hit symbol random numbers) are stored in association with each other.

  The main control MPU 1310a of the main control board 1310 determines the type of jackpot by specifying the determination result associated with the acquired jackpot symbol random number. In the symbol determination table of this example, the jackpot type determined based on the first jackpot symbol random number is set different from the jackpot type determined based on the second jackpot symbol random number. . More specifically, the allocation rate (allocation) between the probable jackpot that triggers the transition to the high probability state and the regular jackpot that does not trigger the transition to the high probability state are the same, but for the first jackpot symbol The expected value of the game ball that can be acquired by the jackpot determined based on the second jackpot design random number is larger than the expected value of the game ball that can be acquired by the jackpot determined based on the random number. ing.

The following is a concise summary of the specific game and performance contents for each type of jackpot.
1. The count sensor 4005 indicates that nine game balls have been won after the grand prize opening 2103 is opened for a long time (for example, 28.5 seconds) after the jackpot symbol combination appears in the effect display device 1600. Opening and closing patterns (round games) that are closed when detected in 8 are repeated 8 times to control the game ball to enter the big winning opening 2103 (easy) 8R big hit gaming state, and after this 8R big hit gaming state Is controlled to the high probability short-time state until the next big hit gaming state occurs, and during the execution period of the 8R big hit gaming state, a battle effect (battle victory effect) is won for a specific character, Are controlled to the effect mode indicated in the effect display device 1600 to be in a relatively advantageous state.

  2. The count sensor 4005 indicates that nine game balls have been won after the grand prize opening 2103 is opened for a long time (for example, 28.5 seconds) after the jackpot symbol combination appears in the effect display device 1600. Opening and closing patterns (round games) that are closed when detected in 8 are repeated 8 times to control the game ball to enter the big winning opening 2103 (easy) 8R big hit gaming state, and after this 8R big hit gaming state Is controlled to a low-probability short-time state until the special symbol fluctuation display is digested 100 times (or wins a big hit within the period until it is digested 100 times), and during the execution period of the 8R jackpot gaming state An effect display device that performs a battle effect (battle defeat effect) in which a specific character is defeated and is in a relatively unfavorable state in a low-probability short-time state 8R usually big hit controlled in the effect mode as shown in 600

  3. The count sensor 4005 indicates that nine game balls have been won after the grand prize opening 2103 is opened for a long time (for example, 28.5 seconds) after the jackpot symbol combination appears in the effect display device 1600. Opening and closing patterns (round game) that are closed when detected in 16 are repeated 16 times to control the game ball to enter the big winning opening 2103 (easy) to the 16R big hit gaming state, and after this 16R big hit gaming state Is controlled to a high-probability short-time state until the next big hit gaming state occurs, and an effect on whether the number of rounds exceeds 8 rounds (whether it will be 16 rounds) during the execution period of the 16R big hit gaming state (successful production) ) Will be added, and a relatively advantageous state will be given after a predetermined period of time has passed since it was controlled to a high probability short-time state. 16R sometimes is controlled to effect mode shown in the effect display device 1600 probability variation jackpot

  4). The count sensor 4005 indicates that nine game balls have been won after the grand prize opening 2103 is opened for a long time (for example, 28.5 seconds) after the jackpot symbol combination appears in the effect display device 1600. Opening and closing patterns (round games) that are closed when detected in 8 are repeated 8 times to control the game ball to enter the big winning opening 2103 (easy) 8R big hit gaming state, and after this 8R big hit gaming state Is controlled to a high-probability short-time state until the next jackpot gaming state occurs, and an effect on whether the number of rounds exceeds eight (16 rounds) during the execution period of the 8R jackpot gaming state (failure effect) ) Is performed, and after a predetermined period of time has passed since it was controlled to a high-probability time-short state, this is a relatively advantageous state. 8R probability variation big hit B but which is controlled in the effect mode as shown in the effect display device 1600

  5. The count sensor 4005 indicates that nine game balls have been won after the big winning opening 2103 is opened for a short time (for example, 0.6 seconds) after the jackpot symbol combination appears in the effect display device 1600 or for a long time. The opening / closing pattern (round game) that is closed when it is detected at 2 is repeated twice to control the game ball to a 2R big hit game state that is difficult to enter the big prize opening 2103. After this 2R big hit game state, Controls the low probability short-time state until the symbol change display is digested 100 times (or wins a big hit within the period until 100 times it is consumed), and a specific character during the execution period of the 2R jackpot gaming state In the production display device 1600, a battle production (battle defeat production) is defeated, and in a low probability short-time state, the state is relatively disadvantageous. 2R usually big hit controlled in the effect mode indicated Oite

  In the left-handed state, the game ball does not pass through the gate portion 2003, and the movable piece (not shown) that opens the second starting port 2004 is not driven. Therefore, in the left-handed state, the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 2004 does not occur, only the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 2002 occurs, and there is a holding ball of the second special symbol Except for the case, only the variation display of the first special symbol is executed in the first special symbol display 1403, and the big hit (8R probability variable big hit A, 8R normal big hit) related to the first special symbol is generated. Similarly, in the right-handed state, the game ball is not won at the first start port 2002. Therefore, in the right-handed state, only the winning of the game ball to the second start opening 2004 occurs, and the second special symbol display 1186 in the second special symbol display 1186 except for the case where there is a first special symbol holding ball. Only the fluctuation display is executed, and big hits (16R probability change big hit, 8R probability change big hit B, 2R normal big hit) related to the second special symbol are generated.

  In addition, in the jackpot related to the first special symbol, the maximum winning opening 2103 is opened for a long time (for example, 28.5 seconds), and the opening / closing pattern is repeated 8 times, whereas only about 1000 game balls are paid out. With a big hit related to the second special symbol, a maximum of 2000 game balls can be paid out by repeating an open / close pattern that opens the grand prize winning opening 2103 for a long time (for example, 28.5 seconds) 16 times.

  In the first special symbol stop symbol setting process, when the 8R probability variable big hit A is determined, the 8R probability variable big hit A symbol is determined as the big hit symbol, and when the 8R normal big hit is determined, the 8R normal big hit symbol is changed to the 8R normal big hit symbol. decide. Although not shown, when the 16R probability variation big hit is determined in the second special symbol stop symbol setting process, the 16R probability variation big hit symbol is decided as the big hit symbol, and when the 8R probability variation big hit B is decided, the 8R probability variation big hit is decided as the big hit symbol. When the symbol B is determined and the 2R normal jackpot is determined, the 2R normal jackpot symbol is determined as the jackpot symbol.

  In addition, if the big hit flag is not set in step S5331, the main control MPU 1310a of the main control board 1310 next determines whether or not the small hit flag is set as processing in step S5333. As a result, if the small hit flag is set in the process corresponding to step S5333 in the second special symbol process (step S5239), the small special symbol ( After the specific symbol stop mode is determined (step S5334), the process proceeds to step S5337.

  Furthermore, if the small hit flag is not set in step S5333, the main control MPU 1310a of the main control board 1310 determines that the special symbol is lost as the mode when the special symbol fluctuation is stopped (step S5336), and then proceeds to step S5337. To do.

  After the stop symbol determination process is performed in this way, the main control MPU 1310a of the main control board 1310 performs the above-described lottery result (a big hit type, a small hit, a reach out, or a out of one) as a process in step S5337. A determination result notification command corresponding to each lottery result is set so that an instruction (which may instruct a stop symbol form of the first special symbol) is transmitted to the peripheral control board 1510. Thereafter, when the first special symbol process flag is updated so that the process shifts to the first variation pattern setting process (step S5282) as the process of step S5338, the process is terminated.

  The peripheral control MPU 1511a controls the display of the effect display device 1600 based on the received determination result notification command and the variation pattern command (left, middle, and right decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner and left decorative symbols → right decorative symbols → The display is stopped in the order of the middle decorative symbols (the left, middle, and right decorative symbols may be displayed in a synchronized manner with the same symbol in a variable manner and may be stopped at the same time). For example, the peripheral control MPU 1511a determines a combination of three left, middle, and right decorative symbols when a type other than 2R normal big hit is won as the big hit. On the other hand, when 2R normal jackpot is obtained, it is determined to be a specific symbol combination (a combination in which at least one of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols is not the same as other symbols). In addition, when a reach loss is specified, a design with a reach (a combination of symbols having the same left and right decorative designs of “0” to “9” but having a different middle decorative design; reach lose In the case where the symbol is determined to be out of order, the symbol is determined to be a symbol without reach (a combination in which at least the left and right decorative symbols are different from the left, middle, and right decorative symbols). The stop symbol determined in this way is displayed on the effect display device 1600 when the change time specified from the change pattern command has elapsed (when the game effect ends).

  In any case, when the winning is obtained as a result of the progress of the game, the peripheral control MPU 1511a causes the winning effect display (special display mode) to appear before the big hit game is started, and the big hit game After the game is started, an effect display during the big hit game is made to appear.

  FIG. 213 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the first variation pattern setting process (step S5282).

  When the first special symbol process flag indicates that the first fluctuation pattern setting process should be performed, as shown in FIG. 213, the main control MPU 1310a of the main control board 1310 sets the big hit flag. If so (step S5341), a big hit variation pattern table (not shown) corresponding to the type of jackpot determined in step S5332 of the first special symbol stop symbol setting process is selected (step S5342), and the small hit flag Is set (step S5343), a variation pattern table (not shown) at the time of small hit is selected (step S5344), and if a reach flag is set (step S5345), a variation pattern table at the time of reach ( (Not shown) is selected (step S5346). If none of the grayed and reach flag is not set, that is, when the normal off (off is not executed reach demonstration) selects the off time of the fluctuation pattern table (not shown) (step S5347).

  Then, the variation pattern to be executed is determined by comparing the selected variation pattern table with the random number for variation display pattern read in step S5302 of the first special symbol normal process (step S5348), and the determined variation pattern is started. The variation pattern command for notifying the peripheral control board 1510 of the fact is set, and the variation display of the first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 1403 is started (step S5349). Further, the main control MPU 1310a sets the variation time set corresponding to the variation pattern determined to determine the variation pattern in the variation timer (step S5350). Then, when the first special symbol process flag is updated so that the process is shifted to the first special symbol variation processing (step S5283) (step S5355), the processing is terminated. As a result, the first special symbol display unit 1403 performs the variable display control of the first special symbol for the variation time determined in this way, and the effect display device 1600 controls the effect in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol. Will be done.

  In addition, the variation pattern table of this example is a big hit determination random number (first big hit determination random number, second big hit determination random number) and a big hit symbol random number (first big hit symbol random number, second big hit symbol random number) A plurality of types are provided for each determination result. The variation patterns set in each variation pattern table include a plurality of variation time information indicating predetermined times (variation times) required for variation display control of the special symbols (first special symbol, second special symbol). The first variation display pattern random numbers are stored in association with each other. Accordingly, the main control MPU 1310a reads out the selected variation pattern table and the first special symbol normal process in step S5302 among a plurality of types of variation pattern tables according to the determination result based on the jackpot determination random number and the jackpot symbol random number. The above-mentioned special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) is obtained by comparing the variable display pattern random number with the random number for variable display pattern read out and obtaining the fluctuation time information associated with the read random number for variable display pattern from this table. Determine the variation pattern. Thereby, the determination process about the variation pattern of the special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) is performed. The variation pattern table is stored in the main control built-in ROM.

  However, as described above, in this example, since the small hit is not won, the variation pattern table at the time of the small hit is not used. In this example, the small win is not won, but the small win may be won.

  Further, in the variation pattern table at the time of reach in this example, the type of reach effect to be executed is determined by comparing the determination value indicating which reach effect is executed with the random number for the variable display pattern. Has been. For example, in the non-short-time state, 164 types of random display pattern random numbers among the 241 types of random display pattern random numbers are set as determination values (0 to 163) indicating that any one of the normal reach effects is executed. It is set as a determination value (164 to 222) indicating that one of the random numbers for the variable display pattern is to execute any one of the super-reaching effects having a low jackpot expectation level, and the 18 random display pattern random numbers have a high jackpot expectation level. It is set as a determination value (223 to 240) indicating that any one of the super reach effects is executed.

  The super reach production (SP production) has a higher expectation degree of big hit than the normal reach production, and the player who wants to generate the big hit gaming state is the player who is in the big hit gaming state when the super reach production is executed. The expectation of is becoming higher. In other words, such a super reach production has the highest selection rate in the fluctuation pattern table at the time of big hit, and even if a losing is eventually displayed, the player's expectation level for the big hit gaming state Can be increased. However, in fact, in order to sufficiently increase the player's expectation level for the big hit gaming state, a highly anticipated notice effect that is a lottery separate from the variation pattern appears during the period when the super reach effect is being executed It is required to do (combine).

  In addition, in the fluctuation pattern table at the time of loss, which is provided corresponding to the first jackpot determination random number and the first jackpot symbol random number and used to determine the fluctuation time of the first special symbol, the non-short-time state and the short-time state And 12 seconds of fluctuation time are set in common. On the other hand, in the variation pattern table at the time of loss, which is provided in correspondence with the second jackpot determination random number and the second symbol random number and is used when determining the variation time of the second special symbol, the time reduction state is 0.1 seconds to The variation time of 12 seconds can be set, and the variation time of 12 seconds is set as the non-short-time state. Thus, the variation time of the first special symbol is the same in the short-time state and in the non-short-time state, and the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 2004 is made during the variation of the first special symbol in the short-time state. In addition to prompting, a time for the player to win a game ball at the second starting port 2004 is secured.

  In addition, when 0.1 second is selected from the variation time at the time of the second special symbol loss, each game ball that is driven into the game area 5a at intervals of 0.6 seconds in the short time state (high probability short time state, etc.) It is possible to suppress the discharge without being subjected to the lottery process.

  In other words, the game ball that has been hit right is supplied to an area directly above the gate portion 2003. When the game ball is received from this area to the gate unit 2003 when in a short time state (such as a high probability short time state), a win as a normal symbol is obtained (for example, the winning probability is 100%), The movable piece related to the opening and closing of the second starting port 2004 is maintained in the open state for a long period (5.5 seconds in this example). As a result, in a situation where it can be successively received one after another at the second starting port 2004 (a short time state in which almost all of the game balls thrown to the right side of the center accessory 2500 can be received by the second starting port 2004). Even if these game balls are accepted, a control is performed so that the lottery on the second special symbol side can be digested one after another with a high jackpot probability (probability in a high probability state) of “approximately 1/32”. Become possible.

  In this example, when the player operates the handle 302, the game ball is fired at intervals of 0.6 seconds. Therefore, in the short time state (high probability short time state, etc.) Game balls are often received at the start port 2004 at intervals of 0.6 seconds. In this regard, in this example, as described above, the fluctuation pattern table at the time of the second special symbol losing based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 2004 is extremely variable as the fluctuation time of the short time state (high probability short time state etc.). It can be set to a short 0.1 second. In other words, in this case, when the losing is obtained, the symbol variation will be completed only in the time (0.1 seconds) less than the game ball firing interval (0.6 seconds). Even in a situation where game balls launched at intervals are successively received by the second start port 2004, it is possible to prevent such game balls from being discharged without being subjected to the lottery process. .

  FIG. 214 is a flowchart showing the procedure for the first special symbol variation process (step S5283).

  When the first special symbol process flag indicates that the first special symbol variation process is to be performed, as shown in FIG. 214, the main control MPU 1310a of the main control board 1310 first performs step S5371. As the process, 1 is subtracted from the variation timer in which the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern determined in the lottery process (step S5282) for the variation pattern is set. As a result, when it is determined that the variation time timer is 0, that is, the lottery variation time has elapsed (step S5372), the process proceeds to step S5373. That is, in the process of step S5373, when the first special symbol process flag is updated so that the process shifts to the first special symbol stop process (step S5284), the process is terminated.

  When the variation timer is not 0 even though the variation timer is decremented by 1 (step S5371), until the variation time timer becomes 0 (until the time when the symbol should be stopped). Each time the timer interrupt process is performed, the processes of steps S5371 and S5372 are performed.

  FIG. 215 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the first special symbol stop process (step S5284).

  When the first special symbol process flag indicates that the first special symbol stop process is to be performed, as shown in FIG. 215, the main control MPU 1310a of the main control board 1310 first performs step S5381. As the process, the display control for causing the first special symbol indicator 1403 to display the stop symbol determined in the first special symbol stop symbol setting process is performed, and the first special symbol is displayed on the effect display device 1600. A stop display command for instructing the derivation display of the display result of the decorative symbol corresponding to the stop symbol is set as a command to the peripheral control board 1510 (step S5382).

  When the big hit flag is set (YES in step S5386), the main control MPU 1310a of the main control board 1310 sets a big hit start command indicating that the big hit gaming state is started (step S5387), The waiting time until the start of the big hit gaming state (the time for displaying to the effect of starting the big hit gaming state) is set in the interval timer (step S5388). Then, a big hit running flag indicating that the big hit gaming state is being executed is set, and if the high probability flag is set, the high probability flag is reset, and if the short time flag is set, When the time-short flag is reset (step S5389), the variation counter is further reset, and the first special symbol process flag is updated so that the process shifts to the first special symbol normal process that is the initial value (step S5389). In step S5394), this process ends. That is, in this case, when the next interrupt control is performed, it is determined that the big hit execution flag is set in the process of step S5235, and the big hit game is executed in the above big hit control process (step S5240a). The state will be executed.

  The jackpot start command is a command transmitted to the peripheral control board 1510, and is prepared individually according to the type of jackpot. In step S5387, a big hit start command (8R positive change big hit A command, 8R normal big hit command, 8R normal big hit command, 16R positive big hit command, 8R normal big hit command, 8R normal big hit B, 2R normal big hit B, 2R normal big hit B) Jackpot command, 8R probability variable jackpot B command, 2R normal jackpot command). Thereby, the jackpot gaming state effect (battle effect or extra challenge effect) according to the type of jackpot instructed by the jackpot start command is executed by the effect display device 1600, each lamp / LED, each speaker, and the like.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of step S5386 that the big hit flag is not set (NO in step S5386), it is first determined whether or not the low probability time-short state is set (step S5390). And when it is in the low probability short time state, it is determined whether or not the number of fluctuations of the special symbol digested after being controlled to the low probability short time state has reached a predetermined upper limit value (here, 100 times) ( Step S5391). That is, when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol digested after being controlled to the low-probability short-time state reaches a predetermined upper limit (100 times), it is determined that the condition for ending the low-probability short-time state is satisfied. The function is stopped to shift to the normal gaming state (low probability non-short game state) (step S5392).

  Then, after the processing related to the time-shortening function is performed in this way, it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S5393). As a result, when it is determined that the small hit flag is set (YES in step S5393), a small hit start command indicating that the small hit gaming state is to be started is set (step S5394). The waiting time until the start of the state (the time for displaying the effect of starting the small hit gaming state) is set in the interval timer (step S5395). Then, a small hitting execution flag indicating that the small hitting gaming state is being executed is set (step S5396), and the process proceeds to the first special symbol normal process which is the initial value of the first special symbol process flag. When updated to (step S5394), this processing is terminated. That is, in this case, when the next interrupt control is performed, it is determined that the small hitting execution flag is set in the processing in step S5236, and in the small hitting control processing (step S5240b) described above. The small hit gaming state is executed. Incidentally, unlike the case where the big hit is won, the gaming state is not changed when the small hit gaming state is executed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set (NO in step S5393), the first special symbol process is performed without performing the processing relating to the big hit or the small hit as being lost. When the flag is updated so that the process is shifted to the first special symbol normal process which is the initial value (step S5394), this process is terminated. That is, in this case, when the next interrupt control is performed, it is determined that the big hit execution flag or the small hit execution flag is not set (steps S5235, S236), and a new game is determined according to the pending status. Processing related to the progress of (lottery and symbol control) is performed (steps S5237 to S5239).

  FIG. 216 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the normal symbol and normal electric accessory control process (step S116).

  If it is determined in the process of step S5401 that the detection signal from the gate sensor 4003 is on and it is determined that a game ball has passed to the gate unit 2003, as shown in FIG. The main control MPU 1310a of the control board 1310 first executes a gate section passing process such as acquiring a normal random number of a normal symbol from the random number counter and storing it in the normal symbol holding storage area of the RAM as the process of step S5402. To do.

  Next, in the normal symbol process, one of the following five process processes is selectively executed according to the normal symbol process flag.

1. Normal symbol normal processing in which a normal random number stored in the RAM of the main control MPU 1310a is read out, and a lottery process is performed on the display mode when the variation control of the normal symbol is stopped based on the read normal random number (step S5403).
2. Normal symbol variation time determination process (step S5404) in which a lottery process or the like is performed on the variation pattern (variation time) of the ordinary symbol displayed on the ordinary symbol display unit 1402 based on the ordinary symbol random number.
3. Normal symbol variation processing that waits until the variation display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display unit 1402 is stopped (step S5405).
4). The normal symbol variation display so that the normal symbol variation control stop mode determined based on the result of the lottery process for the normal symbol variation control stop mode is displayed on the normal symbol display unit 1402. Normal symbol stop processing to stop (step S5406)
5. When the result of the lottery process regarding the mode when the variable control of the normal symbol is stopped is a mode that suggests “per-common”, the movable piece is opened and the game ball is received at the second starting port 2004. Ordinary electric accessory release process for executing the process for controlling the machine (step S5407)

  The normal symbol process flag is operated so that its initial value indicates that the normal symbol normal process (step S5403) should be performed.

  FIG. 217 is a flowchart showing the procedure for the gate section passage processing (step S5402).

  Now, in the process of step S5401, if it is determined that the detection signal from the gate sensor 4003 is in an on state and a game ball has passed to the gate unit 2003, as shown in FIG. In step S5411, the main control MPU 1310a of the main control board 1310 first obtains the counter value by the normal hold number counter from the RAM of the main control MPU 1310a. Then, based on this counter value, it is determined whether or not the number of ordinary symbols held is “4” which is the maximum value.

  In the process of step S5411, when it is determined that the number of normal symbols held is not the maximum value, the following steps S5412 to S5414 are performed to newly put the normal symbol variable display control on hold. Processing will be performed. That is, first, as the processing of step S5412, the normal holding number counter is incremented (added by 1). In step S5413, the normal random number and the normal variable random number are acquired from the random number counter. Then, in step S5414, each random number obtained in this way is stored in the normal symbol holding storage area corresponding to the counter value by the normal holding number counter in the RAM storage area of the main control MPU 1310a.

  However, if it is determined in step S5411 that the number of normal symbols held is the maximum value, the normal symbol variation display control is not newly held. That is, by not executing the processing of steps S5412 to S5414, the normal symbol variation display control is not newly put on hold.

  FIG. 218 is a flowchart showing the procedure for the normal symbol normal process (step S5403).

  When the normal symbol process flag indicates that the normal symbol normal process should be performed, as shown in FIG. 218, the main control MPU 1310a of the main control board 1310 first performs the process of step S5421. It is determined whether or not there is a variable display control of the normal symbol in the hold state based on the counter value by the normal hold number counter. As a result, if it is determined that there is a variable display control of the normal symbol in the hold state, the normal symbol stored in the normal symbol hold storage area of the RAM of the main control MPU 1310a is then processed as step S5422. The random number stored in the earliest storage area among the random numbers related to the symbol display mode (for example, ordinary random numbers, ordinary variable random numbers) is read from the RAM. Then, as the processing of steps S5423 and S5424, the normal reserved number counter is counted down, and the normal symbol variation display stored in each storage area of the RAM of the main control MPU 1310a is stopped. The random number (ordinary random number, ordinary variable random number) related to the display mode is shifted in a first-in first-out (First-In First-Out) mode.

  Specifically, the normal symbol holding storage area has four storage areas 1 to 4, and the random numbers extracted according to the passage of the game ball to the gate unit 2003 are sequentially from the first (first) area. Remember. When random numbers are stored in the nth (n = 1 to 3) storage area and the game ball passes through the gate unit 2003, the extracted random numbers are stored in the n + 1th (n = 1 to 3) storage area. When the start condition of the variable display based on the random number stored in the first storage area is satisfied, various random numbers stored in the first storage area are read and the Nth (N = 2 to 4) storage area Are moved to the (N-1) th (N = 2 to 4) th storage area. Thereby, the order in which the suspension of the variable symbol display control of the normal symbol occurs can be stored in an identifiable manner, and the suspension of the variable symbol control can be released in order from the earliest suspension (the first occurrence). .

  Next, the main control MPU 1310a of the main control board 1310 selects a normal time hit table determination table (not shown) if the current gaming state is a short time state (high probability short time state) (step S5426) ( In step S5426), if the current gaming state is a non-time-short state (low probability non-time-short state, high probability non-time-short state) (step S5425), a non-time-short normal figure determination table (not shown) is selected ( In step S5427, the selected normal symbol determination table is compared with the normal random number read in step S5422 of the normal symbol normal process (step S5428).

  It should be noted that the common figure determination table is stored in the ROM of the main control MPU 1310a, and the normal figure determination table used when the gaming state is short time (high probability short time state) and the gaming state is non-short time. And a non-time / short-time normal figure determination table used in the case of time (low probability non-time short state, high probability non-time short state). Then, in the hourly common figure judgment table that is referred to for comparison with the ordinary random number, all the 255 kinds of ordinary random numbers coincide with the common figure judgment value indicating that the common figure is won. The ordinary random numbers are associated with each other so that they do not coincide with the usual deviation judgment value indicating that they are off. As described above, when the game ball is passed to the gate portion 2003, the winning ball is always won by the usual time, and the movable piece is opened and the game ball to the second starting port 2004 is opened. Controls acceptance. Instead of all 255 types, a larger number of ordinary random numbers than in the non-time-saving state may be matched with the determination value per universal figure indicating that it is won per universal figure.

  In addition, in the non-time-saving ordinary figure determination table referred to for comparison with the ordinary random number, all 255 types of ordinary random numbers may coincide with the ordinary figure determination value indicating that each ordinary figure is won. The normal random numbers are associated with each other so as to coincide with the misplacement determination value indicating the misplacement. As described above, in the non-time saving time, even if a game ball passes through the gate portion 2003, it is not won per hit, so the movable piece 2106 is opened and the second start port is opened. It is not possible to control the acceptance of game balls to 2004. However, as described above, the normal symbol hit may be obtained even in the non-short-time state. In this case, the winning probability (for example, 50%) is lower than that in the short-time state, and the normal symbol lottery result is the win. When the movable piece of the second start port 2004 is opened for a time shorter than the time-shortening state, for example, for 2 seconds to allow the game ball to be received in the second start port 2004, the movable piece is moved forward again. You may make it impossible to accept the game ball in the second starting port 2004.

If the main control MPU 1310a of the main control board 1310 compares the selected universal symbol determination table with the normal random number read in step S5422 of the normal symbol normal process, and determines that it is normal symbol (step S5429). ) After setting the flag for the normal symbol indicating that the variation is won per normal symbol (step S5430), the normal symbol per symbol as the mode when the fluctuation control of the normal symbol is stopped (ordinary symbol stop symbol) The symbol is determined (step S5431). On the other hand, if the result of comparison between the selected normal symbol determination table and the normal random number read in step S5422 of the normal symbol normal processing is that it is determined to be out of place, the variation of the normal symbol A non-usual symbol as a mode at the time of control stop (ordinary symbol stop symbol) is determined (step S5432). After that, when the above-described normal symbol process flag is updated so that the process shifts to the normal symbol variation time determination process (step S5404) (step S5433), this process is terminated.

  While the control by the main control MPU 1310a is performed, the peripheral control MPU 1511a acquires the above-described various commands transmitted from the main control MPU 1310a, thereby obtaining the peripheral control unit steady process (received command analysis process ( In step S1022)), the game situation is grasped each time, and an effect corresponding to the game situation can be executed.

  More specifically, the peripheral control MPU 1511a first determines whether or not there is a situation in which a start winning has occurred, and performs control related to a hold display and a pre-reading effect according to the start winning in the situation. After that, by updating the process flag based on the grasped game situation, the following variation pattern designation command reception waiting process, effect symbol variation start process, effect symbol variation in process, effect symbol variation stop process, jackpot display process , One of the big hit game processing and the big hit end effect processing is executed.

  Fluctuation pattern designation command reception waiting process: It takes an effect (demonstration effect, etc.) when the symbol is not in the variation state and the control related to the big hit is not performed until the variation pattern command related to the variation pattern is received from the main control MPU 1310a. When the control is performed and the variation pattern command related to the variation pattern is received from the main control MPU 1310a, the process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process.

  Effect symbol variation start processing: Various effect contents (effect pattern, notice effect, etc.) in the symbol change period are determined based on the change pattern command, etc., and the decoration symbol change is started based on the determined effect contents. To control. Thereafter, the value of the process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process.

Effect symbol variation processing: Various effects determined in the effect symbol variation start process are controlled at each timing during the symbol variation period, and the process flag value is determined when the variation time ends. Update to a value corresponding to the change stop process.
Production symbol variation stop processing: Control of deriving and displaying the display result (stop symbol) by stopping the variation of the decorative symbol based on the reception of the command (design determination command) for instructing all symbols to be stopped. If the decorative symbol is stopped at the jackpot symbol, the value of the process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display processing. Update to a value corresponding to.

  Big hit display process: Controls an effect (such as a display effect that informs the effect display device 1600 of the occurrence of a big hit) during a period from when the decorative symbol stops at the big win symbol until the big hit game is started. Thereafter, the value of the process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing.

  Big hit game processing: Control related to various effects during the occurrence of the big hit game state. When the big hit gaming state ends, the value of the process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit end effect process.

  Big-hit end effect processing: In the effect display device 1600, an effect (such as a display effect for notifying the player that the big-hit gaming state has ended) is controlled in a period from the end of the big-hit gaming state to the variation allowed state. . Then, the process flag value is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process.

FIG. 219 is a diagram showing an effect pattern (variation effect) determination table T1 referred to in the effect symbol variation start process when in the normal gaming state.
As shown in FIG. 219, in the determination table T1, an effect pattern (variation effect) is associated with each of the change numbers 1 to 22 indicated by the change pattern command. Therefore, when the peripheral control MPU 1511a obtains the variation pattern command from the main control MPU 1310a, the effect pattern (variation effect) associated with the variation pattern command is determined based on the determination table T1, and the determined effect pattern Based on (variation effect), control is performed so that the variation of the decorative design is started.

  Note that the effect pattern (variation effect) does not necessarily correspond one-to-one with the change number indicated by the change pattern command. For example, a plurality of effect patterns (variation effects) are associated with one variation number indicated by the variation pattern command, and one of these effect patterns (variation effects) is determined based on an effect lottery or a game situation. You may make it do. As will be described later, the peripheral control MPU 1511a according to this embodiment is also configured such that a plurality of effect patterns are associated with some of the variation numbers 1 to 22.

  In addition, as will be described later, the peripheral control MPU 1511a, after determining the effect pattern (variation effect) in this way, performs a lottery (notice effect determination process) based on the result of the big hit determination, the symbol type, and the variation pattern. By performing the control (process during effect symbol variation) for causing the notice effect won in the notice lottery to appear at a predetermined timing while the determined effect pattern (variable effect) is performed, a plurality of effect contents can be obtained. The expectation degree that the jackpot symbol appears is suggested by the appearance mode etc. as those that can be combined.

  And conventionally, in such a combined effect, there are cases where a plurality of appearances are executed while one effect pattern (variable effect) is being executed while the same specific notice effect (for example, a timer effect), As a result, it is expected to maintain amusement interests. However, since the announcement effect can be combined only when the degree of expectation that the jackpot symbol appears is high, the frequency with which multiple timer effects are executed while one effect pattern (variable effect) is being executed is naturally low. Therefore, it was considered difficult to sufficiently improve the game entertainment.

  As will be described later, the “timer effect” refers to a predetermined effect that appears during execution of an effect pattern (variable effect), and a first predetermined numerical value is displayed for the timing at which the predetermined effect is performed. (E.g., "60 seconds") to a second predetermined numerical value (e.g., "0 second") or a count effect display, or a standby display (such as in preparation) before starting the count display It is. In other words, in this case, when a count display (for example, countdown) from the first predetermined value is started as a timer effect, it is guaranteed that some effect is always generated when the second predetermined value is reached. Become. Alternatively, an effect (for example, a conversation notice or cut-in A) that causes either a relatively unfavorable effect mode (a low-expectation effect mode) or an advantageous effect mode (a high expectation effect mode) to appear to the player. , B, etc.) are targeted for timer production, it is guaranteed that an advantageous production result will surely occur when the second predetermined value is reached. However, in the timer effect (especially the notice timer effect performed as a result of the notice lottery), it is kept secret as to which effect is the effect at least when the count display is started. It is desirable to do so. The “timer effect target” is an effect that appears when the count display (for example, countdown) from the first predetermined value becomes the second predetermined value (for example, “0 seconds”) as the timer effect. That is, in the timer effect, the count display is performed toward the timing when the effect object is generated.

  In the “timer effect” according to this embodiment, the elapsed time since the start of counting is displayed to the second decimal place, and the number of seconds and the like are accurately displayed. However, it does not necessarily have to be executed as such a timer effect. If it is executed as a count effect in which a count display is performed by counting up or counting down, the time elapsed from the start of counting ( It does not have to be an accurate indication of the number of seconds.

  Therefore, in the peripheral control MPU 1511a according to this embodiment, in addition to the timer effect (notice side timer effect) as the effect content that appears only when winning in the notice lottery, the effect pattern (based on the determination table T1) ( It is possible to execute a timer effect (variable side timer effect) incorporated in advance as the effect content of the change effect. In other words, in this case, only the notice timer effect that executes the count effect display as “the effect content of the notice effect that functions so that the expected degree of jackpot is added to the effect pattern determined based on the variation pattern command”. First, it is also executed as “the production contents of the production pattern itself determined based on the variation pattern command”, so that the expectation degree from the jackpot expectation level indicated by the production pattern determined based on the variation pattern command Count effect display (timer effect) can be made to appear without wastefully accumulating (accumulating the expectation by satisfying the condition of “winning in advance notice lottery”). For example, when the jackpot expectation level when a specific performance pattern determined based on the variation pattern command appears is “20%”, if the notice side timer effect is further executed, the jackpot expectation level is increased by the function of the composite performance. For example, when it becomes “40%” and the appearance frequency is inevitably lowered, it is expected to be a big hit when the variable side timer effect is executed as the effect content of the specific effect pattern itself. The timer effect can be executed with the degree kept at “20%” (it can appear only by selecting a specific variation pattern), and the appearance frequency can be suitably maintained.

  Note that the degree of jackpot expectation when an effect pattern (variation effect) appears in the determination table T1 differs depending on the change number (and also the effect pattern). There is a tendency to become higher. For example, in the production pattern corresponding to the variation numbers 5 (6), 9 (10), and 17 (18), the variation-side timer production in which “conversation notice” is produced as the production content is executed. The appearance ratio is variation number 5 (6)> variation number 9 (10)> variation number 17 (18), while the jackpot expectation at the time of appearance is variation number 5 (6) <variation number 9 ( 10) <variation number 17 (18). Also, here, for convenience of explanation, only the determination table that is referred to in the normal gaming state will be described in detail. As described above, an effect pattern (count fluctuation pattern) in which the variable timer effect can be executed is included, and can appear with a probability different from that in the normal gaming state.

  In the determination table T1, the variation numbers 3 to 6 are the same in that the same normal reach effect is performed, but the variation numbers 5 and 6 can be performed on the variable side timer effect with the conversation notice as the effect object. This is different from the variation numbers 3 and 4. The variable numbers 7 to 14 are the same in that the same character reach effect is performed. However, the variable numbers 9 and 10 execute the variable timer effect for the effect of the conversation notice, 12, the variable side timer effect with cut-in A as the production target is executed, and the variable numbers 13 and 14 execute the conversation notice and the cut-in A and the variable side timer effect with these as the production target is executed. It is different in that it can be done. Further, the variation numbers 15 to 22 are the same in that the same SP reach production is performed, but the variation numbers 17 and 18 are performed on the variation side timer production with the conversation notice as the production target. 20, the variable timer effect for cut-in B is executed, and the variable numbers 21 and 22 execute the conversation notice and the cut-in B, and the variable timer effect for them is executed. It is different in that it can be done. It should be noted that the big hit expectation is higher when the variable side timer effect with the cut-in A and B as the effect target is executed than when the variable timer effect with the conversation notice as the effect target is executed. Is set so that the expectation degree of jackpot is higher when the variable timer effect for both the conversation notice and the cut-ins A and B is executed.

  Note that “conversation notice” is an effect that can appear at a relatively early stage after an effect pattern (decorative effect of decoration pattern) is executed, and often has a relatively low level of expectation. On the other hand, the cut-in A and B are allowed to appear at a relatively late stage after the production pattern (decorative production of the decorative design) is executed, and the expectation level is relatively high. This is often an effect (or an effect in which a relatively high expectation is always added). Therefore, the “conversation notice” is set so that the appearance ratio (execution probability) is higher than that of other effects (cut-in A, B, and later-described accessory A action, B, etc.) with higher expectations. It is supposed to be. In addition, “cut-in” that appears as the content of the fluctuating effect is executed so as to correspond to cut-in A that appears as the content of the notice effect in the character reach, whereas in the SP reach, the notice is given. It is executed so as to correspond to cut-in B instead of cut-in A that appears as production contents of the production.

  In addition, in the determination table T1 according to this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 219, the effect contents (effect patterns) for a plurality of change patterns (change numbers 5, 6, 9-14, 17-22). ) Is assigned as the variable timer production. On this basis, if the variation pattern is “a predetermined type (such as variation numbers 1 to 6) such as a shortened variation or a low-expected normal reach effect”, a count effect display as a notice timer effect is displayed. While the effect is not won (by increasing the premium level) and the expected level UP when the notice timer effect appears, the change pattern is “change pattern (execution of change side timer effect ( Variation number 5, 6, 9-14, 17-22, etc.) ”, the variation pattern is the above-described predetermined type (for example, variation) compared to the case where the variation number is not such a count variation pattern. The ratio corresponding to the numbers 1 to 6) is made low.

  Here, 14 variation patterns (variation numbers 5, 6, 9-14, 17-22) are prepared as the count variation patterns in which the variation timer effect is executed. Since only the variation pattern (variation numbers 5 and 6) which may be set to the number corresponds to the predetermined type (variation numbers 1 to 6 and the like), the corresponding ratio is “2/14”. In contrast, eight variation patterns (variation numbers 1 to 4, 7, 8, 15, 16) are prepared as variation patterns in which the variation timer presentation is not executed, and four variation patterns (variations) Since the numbers 1 to 4) correspond to the predetermined type (variable numbers 1 to 6 etc.), the corresponding ratio is “4/8”.

  In such a configuration, when the effect of the variation pattern is a count effect display (variation side timer effect) that can be performed (count variation pattern effect), it is more noticeable than when the variation pattern does not perform the variation side timer effect. The ratio at which it is determined that the count effect display (notice side timer effect) cannot be executed as the effect contents of the effect becomes low. Therefore, it is possible to prompt the appearance of a plurality of count displays within one production pattern (variation production) without unnecessarily accumulating expectations and lowering the appearance frequency.

  As will be described later, in the peripheral control MPU 1511a according to this embodiment, the effect pattern (variation effect) determined in the effect symbol variation start process is a count variation pattern (variation numbers 5, 6, 9-14, 17-22). ), The proportion of occurrence of the notice side timer effect varies depending on which count variation pattern the count variation pattern is. For example, as shown in FIG. 219, when the effect pattern corresponding to the variable numbers 5 and 6 is executed, the notice timer effect is not displayed at all, and the effect patterns corresponding to the variable numbers 9 to 14 are executed. The notice timer effect is allowed to appear with a medium lottery probability, and when the effect pattern corresponding to the variation numbers 17 to 22 is executed, the notice timer effect is allowed to appear with a high draw probability. ing.

  Note that when the effect pattern corresponding to the variation numbers 5 and 6 is executed, the notice timer effect may appear with a low probability. Further, even if any of the effect patterns corresponding to the variation numbers 15 to 22 in which the notice timer effect is allowed to appear with a high lottery probability, the big hit is actually larger than the case of the loss. The notice pattern timer effect is allowed to appear with a higher lottery probability in the effect pattern that is won, and the variable number 22 is allowed to appear with a higher lottery probability than the variable number 16. ing.

  In such a configuration, the count effect display is displayed in advance according to whether the variation pattern is the first count variation pattern (for example, variation number 10) or the second count variation pattern (for example, variation number 22). The ratio to be executed as the production contents (notice timer production) is different. Therefore, among the above-described count variation patterns (variation numbers 5, 6, 9-14, 17-22) in which the ratio of appearance of a plurality of count displays within one production pattern (variation production) is high, the type thereof Depending on the situation, it is possible to further increase the rate at which a plurality of count displays appear, so that it is expected that the game entertainment will be suitably maintained.

  In particular, as will be described later, in the peripheral control MPU 1511a according to this embodiment, even if the production pattern in which the production content of the same reach type appears (for example, character reach, SP reach), the variable timer production is included as the production content. In the effect pattern (for example, variation numbers 17 to 22), the notice-side timer is within the execution period of the effect pattern compared to the effect pattern (for example, variation numbers 15 and 16) in which the variable timer effect is not included as the effect content. The ratio of the appearance of the effect (the ratio determined to execute the notice side timer effect in the notice lottery) is increased. In other words, in this case, two timer effects (fluctuating timer effect and notice timer effect) appear in one effect pattern just by expecting a big hit expectation enough to win the one notice timer effect in the notice lottery. As a result, the opportunity to produce a double timer can be realized without wasteful accumulation of the big hit expectation.

  In the peripheral control MPU 1511a according to this embodiment, the effect pattern (variation effect) determined in the effect symbol variation start process is a count variation pattern (variation numbers 5, 6, 9-14, 17-22). Even in such a case, the variable side timer effect (variable side count effect display) for which “conversation notice” is the effect target and the variable side timer effect (variable side count effect display) for which “cut-in” is the effect target Then, the mode of count display (the form and color of count numbers) is made different. That is, in this case, even when an effect pattern (for example, variation numbers 9 and 11) having the same reach effect as the effect content is executed, the count display mode of the variable side timer effect (variable side count effect display) is confirmed. In combination with the fact that “the rate of occurrence of the notice timer effect is different depending on which count variation pattern is present”, the ease of appearance of the notice timer effect is recognized. You can expect.

  In addition, about the aspect of the count display that appears in the notice side timer effect (notice side count effect display), regardless of whether or not the effect target is the same (conversation notice, cut-in), the variable side timer effect (variable side) It may be different from (or at least different from) any of the count display modes (conversation notice, cut-in) appearing in (count effect display), or the same (or at least the same as) the same mode. .

  However, it is relatively expected that the count display executed as the notice timer effect (notice side count effect display) is executed in a common manner regardless of the type of the effect to be produced. This is useful for improving the sense of expectation by allowing the player to recognize that the notice timer effect that is set to a high degree appears. In this sense, it is more preferable that the notice side timer effect is different from any of the count display modes (conversation notice, cut-in) appearing in the variable side timer effect (variable side count effect display). About the common aspect as the notice side timer effect (notice side count effect display), a plurality of aspects (for example, a blue count and a red count) having different degrees of expectation are prepared, and one of them is executed. You may do it.

  Moreover, in order to make it possible to more suitably recognize that the notice timer performance is being executed, a count display when the notice timer presentation is executed, and a count display when the variable timer effect is executed, It is desirable that the counting speed (for example, the speed at which the number changes in counting up or counting down) is made different. In such a configuration, after the timer effect is started, the timer display is kept in focus even during the period in which the count display is in progress, and the relative timer effect is relatively low. It becomes possible to give interest about which of the high-expectation notice-side timer effects is being executed, and to keep the game entertainment during the timer digestion period suitably.

  At this time, in the variation timer production, the count display is performed at a speed (or the same speed) relatively close to the count speed of the notice timer production according to the production target (conversation notice, cut-in). If the count display is performed in the form (cut-in) and the mode in which the count display is performed at a speed that is not relatively close to the count speed of the notice timer presentation (conversation notice), whether or not the notice timer presentation is being executed. It is possible to add interest by varying the difficulty of the determination. In addition, in the variable timer effect (or notice side timer effect), the count number is displayed by repeating appearance and deletion of the count number, whereas in the notice side timer effect (or variable side timer effect), the count number is continuously displayed. The count display may be performed by displaying.

  According to such a configuration, when a situation occurs in which the count display of the variable timer effect and the count display of the notice timer effect occur simultaneously, it is easy to grasp whether the notice timer effect is being executed. It is expected that the game entertainment will be improved.

  In this regard, the peripheral control MPU 1511a according to this embodiment counts the change patterns corresponding to the change-side timer effect (count change patterns such as change numbers 5, 6, 9-14, 17-22, etc.). A plurality of effect patterns having different start timings or end timings (total number of counts or time required for all counts) are set as selectable effect patterns. When the variation pattern corresponding to the variation timer effect is acquired, the variable side timer effect count display and the notice timer are determined so as to determine one of the plurality of effect patterns based on a random number for the effect. By making the ease of simultaneous execution with the count display of the performance different (for example, the larger the total number of counts, the easier it is to overlap), the ease of determining whether or not the notice timer performance is being performed is different. Let ’s give it some fun

  In this embodiment, the count display start timing or end timing (total count, or time required for all counts) differing from one variation pattern, a plurality of effect patterns (timer effect targets and reach) The content of the production is the same), but multiple production patterns with different count display start timing or end timing (total number of counts or time required for all counts) (however, they are subject to production of timer production) A plurality of different variation patterns may be prepared and corresponded one-on-one with the type of reach effect executed as the effect content of the variation pattern.

  In addition, even if the count display number (total number of counts) when appearing in the variable timer effect and the notice timer effect is different, or even if the same specific count display number can be selected, the variable timer effect and the notice If the selection rate of the specific count display number is made different for the side timer effect, it becomes possible to add interest by making it difficult to determine whether or not the notice timer effect is being executed. .

  Also, if the notice timer performance is executed in the countdown display, the variable timer effect is executed in the count up display, and if the notice timer performance is executed, it is determined deterministically. It is expected that it will be possible to greatly improve the fun of gaming. In addition, the timer side timer effect is executed in a countdown display, while the variable side timer effect for a specific effect (for example, a conversation notice) is executed in a count-up display, and an effect different from the specific effect (for example, If the variable timer effect for cut-in) is executed with a countdown display, the difficulty of determining whether or not the notice timer effect is being executed will vary depending on the effect, making it interesting. Can be granted.

  In addition, as will be described later, in the peripheral control MPU 1511a according to this embodiment, there are cases where the same effect is used as the production target for the variable timer production and the notice timer production, and there are cases where different productions are used as the production target. To control. And, when the same production (for example, conversation notice) is targeted for production in the variable timer production and the notice timer production, compared with the case where the production different in the variation timer production and the notice timer production is targeted. Even if it is set so that the rate at which the big hit expectation is lowered is high, and the same effect (for example, conversation notice) is used for the effect on the variable side timer effect and the notice side timer effect, each count display The end timing is made different.

  That is, in this case, even if the same effect (for example, conversation notice) is set as the effect target in the variable timer effect and the notice timer effect, one of the variable timer effect and the notice timer effect is the first predetermined value. However, at this point in time, a different effect is targeted (the timer effect is executed in a mode with a relatively high degree of expectation). Looks like). After that, since the other count display that has been continued reaches a predetermined value in a manner that it is clear that the same effect (for example, conversation notice) is targeted for the effect, it is ended first. Even if it is made clear that a conversation notice with a relatively low expectation is targeted for production by the timer production on the end side, a different production that can appear afterwards is targeted for production ( It is expected that the game entertainment will be improved while maintaining a sense of expectation that the timer effect is being executed in a mode with relatively high expectations.

  In addition, when the same effect (for example, conversation notice) is set as the effect target in the variable timer effect and the notice timer effect, the timing when the variable timer effect reaches a predetermined value and the notice timer effect is determined in advance. It is desirable to cause separate count end correspondence displays (for example, “Count Success!”, “Chance UP!”, Etc.) to appear at the timing when the numerical value is reached.

  More specifically, a variable side timer effect and a notice side timer effect with “conversation notice” executed as an effect on the variable side or the notice side appearing in one effect pattern, respectively. In this case, the count display of the variable timer effect and the count display of the notice timer effect are simultaneously performed. In the variable timer effect, the variable side effect is related to the “conversation notice”. While the count display progresses according to the fluctuation side specific production that occurs (such as “count success!” And effects that match the appearance of the conversation notice), the notice timer production is related to the “conversation notice”. A count display is displayed according to the notice side specific effect ("chance UP!") That occurs as the notice side effect, or the timer end display that appears at the start timing of the conversation notice (or a predetermined number of seconds before the start of the effect). By proceeding, separate count end corresponding displays appear at different timings.

  By the way, it is required that the conversation announcement and the cut-in effects are always executed when they are targeted for the effect of the variation timer effect (when the count variation pattern is determined). In particular, since the conversation notice and cut-in are effects that can be executed in a plurality of modes with different degrees of expectation, when the count display reaches a predetermined value relative to the effect on the variable timer effect, Therefore, it is required to appear in a highly expected manner. Therefore, the effects to be produced for the variation timer production are incorporated in advance as the production contents of the production pattern (fluctuation production), and only the production pattern is executed, It is desirable that each of the produced effects (a mode with relatively high expectation) can appear. However, instead of this, when the variable timer effect is executed, it is also possible to control so that the effect (a mode with a relatively high degree of expectation) targeted for the effect is selected in the notice lottery. .

  In addition, each notice of the conversation notice and cut-in is not subject to the effect of the variable timer effect, it is determined whether or not to appear as the notice contents of the notice side in the notice lottery described later. A determination is made as to what aspect (a relatively high-expectation aspect or a low-expectation aspect) to appear as the side effect content, and control related to the appearance is performed based on the result of the determination .

Hereinafter, the effect pattern determination process using FIG. 219 will be summarized.
That is, when the peripheral control MPU 1511a obtains a variation pattern command, a symbol type command, and the like from the main control MPU 1310a, first, based on the variation number indicated by the variation pattern command, the symbol type indicated by the symbol type command, etc. Refer to the determination table according to the state. For example, if the effect pattern is determined based on the symbol type, it is possible to give a bias (expectation) to the probability variation expectation degree when a specific effect pattern appears or the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state. become.

  Next, as the production pattern associated with the variation number, a plurality of production patterns (a plurality of production patterns with different start timing or end timing of the count display appearing in the variation timer production) are prepared so as to be selectable. If it is determined, one of a plurality of effect patterns having different count display start timing or end timing is selected based on the success of the big hit determination. At this time, if the big hit determination is won, the production pattern is set so that the rate at which the start timing or end timing of the count display is delayed becomes high, and thereby the start timing or end timing of the count display The slower the is, the higher the probability that a jackpot symbol will appear.

  As will be described later, in the peripheral control MPU 1511a according to this embodiment, the count variation pattern (variation numbers 5, 6, 9-14, 17-22) is acquired when a special performance condition is established. Even in this case, an effect pattern that is set so that the variable-side timer effect does not appear is selected from the plurality of effect patterns.

  Then, in the peripheral control MPU 1511a, after the effect pattern that appears during the symbol variation (the effect from the start of the variation of the decorative symbol to the variation stop) is selected in this way, what kind of notice effect is performed within the execution period of the effect pattern. In this manner, it is determined whether to execute additionally (composite) (notice lottery).

  FIG. 220 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing procedure for a lottery concerning a notice effect that appears within the execution period of the effect pattern (symbol variation time) (notice lottery performed within the effect symbol variation start process). Note that the notice lottery processing procedure described below is merely an example, and the notice lottery process procedure is not limited to this as long as the intended purpose as the notice effect is achieved.

  As shown in FIG. 220, in the preliminary lottery, first, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation (pending to be digested) waiting for start is a target of a timer pre-reading effect described later (step S5501). ). As a result, when the timer pre-reading effect is targeted, the first timer notice lottery is performed (step S5502), whereas when the timer pre-reading effect is not targeted, the second timer notice lottery is performed (step S5502). S5521).

  That is, when the timer pre-reading effect is applied (first timer notice lottery), the notice side timer effect is executed as compared with the case where the timer pre-read effect is not provided (second timer notice lottery). The rate at which decisions are made is set to be high. Note that the ratio may include a ratio determined at 100%. Also, in both the first timer advance notice lottery and the second timer advance notice lottery, different decision tables are prepared for different game states, thereby making a decision to execute the notice side timer effect according to the game state. The percentages made (for example, in the high-probability short-time gaming state, the decision to execute the notice timer effect is made at a lower rate (including the percentage determined at 0%) than in the normal gaming state) is different. It has become.

  FIG. 221 is a diagram showing an example of the timer notice determination table T2 that is referred to when the change (digested on hold) is not the target of the timer prefetching effect (second timer notice lottery) in the normal gaming state. .

  As shown in FIG. 221, in the second timer notice lottery according to this embodiment, when a predetermined type of change pattern command (here, change numbers 1 to 6) is acquired, a notice timer effect is provided. The decision to execute is not made. The same applies to the first timer notice lottery and other game states.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 219, in the second timer notice lottery, even in the production pattern in which the production contents of the same reach type appear (for example, SP reach corresponding to the fluctuation numbers 15 to 22), the fluctuation side In the effect pattern in which the timer effect is included as the effect content (for example, variation numbers 17 to 22), compared to the effect pattern in which the variation-side timer effect is not included as the effect content (for example, SP reach corresponding to the variation numbers 15 and 16). Thus, the ratio of the decision to execute the notice side timer effect is set to be high. That is, in this case, two timer effects (fluctuation-side timer effect, notice-side timer effect) can appear in one effect pattern without winning the double timer effect described later in the notice lottery, As a result, the opportunity to produce a double timer can be realized without wasteful accumulation of winning expectations (winning the double timer production). The same applies to the first timer notice lottery and other game states.

  However, in the first timer notice lottery, the proportion of the decision to execute the notice side timer effect is generally higher than the timer notice determination table T2 referred to in the second timer notice lottery. More specifically, in the first timer notice lottery, even if any of the variable numbers 7 to 22 is selected, the notice side is compared with the timer notice determination table T2 referred to in the second timer notice lottery. The proportion of the decision to execute the timer effect is high.

  In addition, as will be described later, in the timer prefetching effect according to this embodiment, a plurality of modes (low expectation mode, high expectation mode, and confirmation mode) in which the ratio of execution of the notice side timer effect is different in the variation to be prefetched. (Aspect) is executed. In the first timer notice lottery, first, it is determined in which mode the timer prefetching effect is being executed, and even if the prefetching is being executed in the low expectation form, the second timer notice lottery is performed. As compared with the timer notice determination table T2 referred to in (1), the ratio of the decision to execute the notice side timer effect is set to be generally higher. In addition, when the timer prefetching effect is executed in the high expectation mode, the ratio of the decision to execute the notice side timer effect is generally higher than that in the low expectation mode, and the timer prefetching effect is increased. When executed in the fixed mode, it is set so that a determination to execute the notice side timer effect is always made regardless of the variation pattern (variation numbers 1 to 22).

  If it is determined that the timer side timer effect is to be executed as a result of such timer notice lottery (first timer notice lottery, second timer notice lottery) (YES in step S5503), the process of step S5504 If the decision to execute the notice timer effect is not made (NO in step S5503) while the first mission effect lottery is performed, the second mission effect lottery is performed as the processing in step S5551.

  In other words, as described above, in the timer effect, the larger the count display number (total number of counts) displayed when the count display is started (the longer the time it takes for the timer to spend), the higher the expectation of jackpot expectation. Is set to have However, in this case, when the count display number (total number of counts) displayed when the count display is started is small, the big hit expectation degree tends to be low. There was concern about a decline in interest.

  Therefore, as will be described later, the peripheral control MPU 1511a according to this embodiment displays a “specific display related to the first effect” such as “Make the first effect appear” on the effect display device 1600, and the specific display. When the first effect occurs (appears) during the display of, a special display such as “Mission Success” appears, thereby making it possible to execute a mission effect that confirms that you have won the big hit.

  In this regard, in the peripheral control MPU 1511a according to this embodiment, an effect type (here, a conversation notice) that appears at a relatively early stage among the effect types to be effected by the timer effect is set as the first effect. We are going to adopt it. That is, in this case, when the timer effect is executed while the specific display such as “Let the conversation notice (first effect) appear” appears (when the mission effect appears), the count display Even if the count display number (the total number of counts) displayed at the start of the timer is small, the target of the timer notice is to be “conversation notice that appears at a relatively early stage”. It is possible to expect that the winner has been confirmed), and the count display will continue even after the end of the conversation notice because the count display count (total count) displayed when the count display starts is large. Even if it is a case, it can be expected that the big hit expectation will be high, so that it is possible to stably enhance the entertainment fun when the timer effect is executed Kill as to become.

  In addition, in the peripheral control MPU 1511a according to this embodiment, in order to achieve a synergistic effect caused by such a timer effect and a mission effect more appropriately, a specific display related to the first effect (a conversation notice should appear) ) Is displayed, the notice lottery (each process shown in FIG. 220) so that the appearance ratio of the timer effect is higher than when the specific display related to the first effect (make the conversation notice appear) is not displayed. Is going to do. As a result, it is possible to have a sense of expectation that the timer effect will be executed simply by displaying the specific display related to the first effect (make the conversation notice appear). Will be able to. The first effect targeted for mission display may not be “conversation notice”, and may be executed instead of any of the effects shown in FIG.

Note that when the specific display related to the first effect (make the conversation notice appear) is displayed, the appearance ratio of the timer effect is higher than when the specific display related to the first effect (make the conversation notice appear) is not displayed. Any method may be adopted as a method of increasing the value, but for example, it can be realized by adopting any of the following methods.
a. First, determine whether to perform the mission effect. When it is determined to perform the mission effect, the timer effect is set so that the appearance rate of the timer effect is higher than when the mission effect is not determined. Method for determining whether to appear b. First of all, it is determined whether to perform the timer effect, and when it is determined that the timer effect is performed, the mission effect is set so that the appearance rate of the mission effect is higher than when the timer effect is not determined. A method to determine whether to appear

  In this respect, the peripheral control MPU 1511a according to this embodiment employs the above-described method b. Therefore, in the first mission effect lottery (step S5504) in the case where it is determined in step S5503 that the notice timer effect is won, it is not determined that the notice timer effect is won in step S5503. As compared with the second mission effect lottery in the case (step S5551), the proportion of the decision to display (mission display) the specific display related to the first effect (make the conversation notice appear) is increased. It is determined whether or not the mission is displayed within the variation (effect pattern).

  It should be noted that a specific display related to the first effect (make the conversation notice appear) and a timer pre-reading effect (first preceding mode, second preceding mode, and third preceding mode) that suggest that the timer side timer effect is executed. (Mode) can be displayed at the same time. In addition, under a predetermined condition, a predetermined display (mission suggestion display) may be displayed in which a specific display related to the first effect (make a conversation notice appear) appears higher when it appears.

  In addition, regarding the specific display related to the first effect (make the conversation notice appear), for example, when the hold information that is the target of the mission effect (hold information that generates the mission effect) is obtained, You may enable it to display over a plurality of fluctuation displays until digested. At this time, if the hold information that is the target of the mission effect (the hold information that generates the mission effect) is a big hit hold information, the change that is executed before the big hit hold information is digested A special notice (successful mission) may be displayed by causing a conversation notice to appear in the display. However, when the special display (successful mission) is displayed in advance as described above (when the successful mission is displayed when the hold information for generating the mission effect is not yet digested), the loss variation display is executed. It is desirable to be limited to when you are. That is, in this case, although the special display (successful mission) is displayed, in the variable display where the special display appears, the losing pattern (lost effect) appears, but in this way, the special display (mission successful) is displayed. In this state, the hold information that is the target of the mission effect is digested and the jackpot symbol (the jackpot effect) is displayed in the variation display, so that it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  According to such a configuration, even if the mission success is performed before the count display of the timer effect is started while the mission effect and the timer look-ahead effect are performed over a plurality of variations, It is possible to realize an effect as if the variation display in which the jackpot symbol appears is carried over until the variation display in which the count display of the timer effect starts is displayed.

  FIG. 222 (a) is a diagram showing an example of the first mission effect determination table T3a (first mission effect lottery) that is referred to when the notice timer effect is performed in the normal gaming state, and FIG. 222 (b) These are figures which show an example of 2nd mission effect determination table T3b (2nd mission effect lottery) referred when a notice side timer effect is not performed in a normal game state.

  As apparent from FIGS. 222 (a) and 222 (b), first, in the first mission effect determination table T3a that is referred to when the notice timer effect is performed, when the notice timer effect is not performed. Compared to the second mission effect determination table T3b to be referred to, the ratio of the decision to display (mission display) the specific display related to the first effect (make the conversation notice appear) is set higher. Yes. This also applies to each table that is referred to when in another gaming state.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 219, the change numbers 5 and 6 are acquired even though the change numbers 5 and 6 correspond to the change pattern in which the “conversation notice” appears as the change effect. Is set so as not to execute the mission effect in which the specific display related to the first effect (make the conversation notice appear) is displayed in both the first mission effect determination table T3a and the second mission effect determination table T3b. Has been. That is, since the variable numbers 5 and 6 are so-called normal reach production (reach type with low expectation), both the timer production and the mission production occur in such a low expectation reach production, and the mission is successful. Then, there is a concern that the amusement interest of the game will be lowered because the desire “I wanted to see such a production with a type of reach production with a higher expectation” was not satisfied. For this reason, in the variation numbers 5 and 6, although it is a reach effect in which a variable timer effect with “conversation notice” as the effect target is performed, in either the first mission effect determination table T3a or the second mission effect determination table T3b Also, it is desirable to set so as not to execute the effect in which the specific display related to the first effect (make the conversation notice appear) is displayed. This also applies to each table that is referred to when in another gaming state.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 219, the variation numbers 9, 13, 17, and 21 also correspond to the variation pattern that causes the “conversation notice” to appear as a variation effect, but these variation numbers are acquired. Even when the first mission effect determination table T3a and the second mission effect determination table T3b are set, the mission effect in which the specific display related to the first effect (make the conversation notice appear) is not executed. Has been. This is because change numbers 9, 13, 17, and 21 are change patterns at the time of losing, and it is not possible to display the success of the mission (determining that you have won the jackpot) for production. This also applies to each table that is referred to when in another gaming state.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 219, the variation numbers 10, 14, 18, and 22 correspond to the hit variation pattern that causes the “conversation notice” to appear as the variation effect, and these variation numbers 10, 14, When a specific display related to the first performance (make the conversation notice appear) is displayed when 18 and 22 are acquired, a message indicating that the mission has been successful (confirmed that the jackpot has been won) is displayed. The Rukoto. Therefore, in the first mission effect lottery (step S5504) referred to when the notice timer effect is performed, a hit variation pattern (variation numbers 10, 14, 18, 22) is acquired, the execution probability is set (three times) so as to be significantly higher than the second mission effect lottery (step S5551) that is referred to when the timer side timer effect is not performed. Yes. Through such control, when the timer effect appears, it is possible to give an impression that the mission effect is likely to appear. This also applies to each table that is referred to when in another gaming state.

  On the other hand, during the execution of the hit variation pattern (variation numbers 8, 12, 16, and 20) in which “conversation notice” does not appear as the contents of the effect of the fluctuation effect, the specific display related to the first effect (make the conversation notice appear) When the message is displayed, there may be a production situation with a sense of incongruity such as “The conversation notice cannot be displayed despite the mission being displayed, and the jackpot symbol is displayed after the mission fails.” Absent. Accordingly, even in the first mission effect lottery (step S5504) referred to when the notice timer effect is performed, the hit variation pattern (variation numbers 8, 12, 20, etc.) that does not cause the “conversation notice” to appear as a variation effect. ) Is set (doubled) so that the execution probability is not so high as compared to the second mission effect lottery (step S5551) that is referred to when the notice timer effect is not performed. Yes. This also applies to each table that is referred to when in another gaming state.

  However, as will be described later, when it is determined that a hit variation pattern (variation numbers 8, 12, 20, etc.) that does not cause “conversation notice” to appear as a variation effect is acquired and the mission effect is executed, a relatively high probability. Thus, the control is performed such that the probability that “conversation notice” is executed as the content of the notice effect is increased (steps S5509 and S5534 described later). In view of the fact that such control is performed, the “conversation notice” is used as the effect of the fluctuation effect even for the hit fluctuation patterns (variation numbers 8, 12, 20, etc.) that do not appear as the contents of the effect of the fluctuation effect. You may make it perform mission effect with the execution probability comparable as compared with the hit fluctuation pattern (variation numbers 8, 12, 20, etc.) made to appear as contents.

  On the other hand, variation numbers 7, 11, 15, and 19 are reach effects at the time of losing that “conversation notice” does not appear as the effect contents of the change effect. Such reach production can be executed in the form of a missed mission production without causing a “conversation notice” to appear. In the first mission effect lottery, the execution probability is set (three times) so as to be significantly higher than the second mission effect lottery (step S5551) that is referred to when the timer side timer effect is not performed. Yes. Through such control, when the timer effect appears, it is possible to give an impression that the mission effect is likely to appear. This also applies to each table that is referred to when in another gaming state.

  As will be described later, it is determined that the mission effect is executed by acquiring the reach effect (variation numbers 7, 11, 15, 19, etc.) at the time of losing that does not cause “conversation notice” to appear as the effect content of the change effect. In some cases, control is performed such that the probability that “conversation notice” is executed as the content of the notice effect is zero. This is because in the reach production at the time of losing, it is not possible to display the mission success (definite suggestion that you have won the big hit) for the production.

  According to such a configuration related to the mission effect, the production target of the timer effect (count effect display) is always the second effect (conversation notice) than the first effect (conversation notice) when the mission effect does not appear. It is more desirable to obtain a sense of anticipation than a production with a higher expectation (for example, cut-in or a later-described accessory action), and the production of the timer production (count production display) is the first production. When it is (conversation notice), the expectation cannot be obtained suitably. However, when the timer effect (count effect display) is executed when the specific display (display the conversation notice appears) related to the first effect (conversation notice) is displayed, the effect of the timer effect is the first effect. Since either the (conversation notice) or the second effect (cut-in) can be at least expected more than the expectation obtained by the second effect (cut-in), the timer effect You can enjoy with confidence.

  In addition, when such a specific display related to the first effect (conversation notice) is displayed, the specific display related to the first effect (conversation notice) in the design effect (make the conversation notice appear). Since the appearance ratio of the timer effect (count effect display) is higher than when no icon is displayed, the game is simply displayed with the specific display related to the first effect (conversation notice). A decrease in interest can be suitably suppressed. It should be noted that in realizing such effect control, the variable-side timer effect is not necessarily prepared so as to be executable, and may be realized only by the notice-side timer effect.

  Further, in this embodiment, both the conversation notice and cut-in (or a later-described accessory action) can be executed within one production pattern, and the conversation notice is cut-in (or a later-described role). Appears at a timing before (object movement). Therefore, if the mission display (make the conversation notice appear) is executed, the mission may be successful even if the count display number (total count) displayed when the timer effect count display is started is small. A reduction in expectation is suppressed from being conscious. Also, when the count display number (total number of counts) displayed when the count display of the timer effect is started, the expectation can be suitably maintained only by that, so that the game entertainment when the timer effect appears can be improved. It is expected to be maintained stably.

  In addition, as will be described later, the timing for displaying (mission display) the specific display related to the first effect (make the conversation notice appear) is the period during which the symbol change targeted for the specific display is being performed. It is possible to appear not only in the middle but also in the period in which the symbol variation that is the target of the specific display is still in a suspended state. In addition, in the situation where the specific indication related to the first effect (make the conversation notice appear) is displayed during the period when the symbol variation that is the target of the mission effect is still on hold, It will be described later that a special display such as “Mission Success” may appear when it occurs (appears).

  Then, as shown in FIG. 220, when the first mission effect lottery (step S5504) is performed in this way, a notice-side timer type lottery is performed to determine the execution mode of the notice-side timer effect as the processing of step S5505. .

FIG. 223 is a diagram showing an example of the notice timer type determination table T4 referred to in the notice timer type lottery (step S5505).
As shown in FIG. 223, in this notice side timer type determination table T4, it is acquired whether the notice side timer effect is executed in the single timer mode or the notice side timer effect is executed in the double timer mode. Random numbers are assigned with different distributions for each variable number. In this regard, the peripheral control MPU 1511a according to this embodiment refers to the notice timer type determination table T4 based on the variation number indicated by the variation pattern command, and the obtained effect random number value is the single timer mode and double timer. The notice timer type lottery (step S5505) is executed by determining to which of the modes is assigned.

  The “single timer” to be determined in the notice timer type lottery corresponds to “a mode in which one notice side timer effect is executed in one effect pattern”, and “double timer”. Is equivalent to “a mode in which two notice-side timer effects with different effects are executed within one effect pattern”. In this notice side timer type determination table T4, effect random numbers are assigned for each variable number so that the big hit expectation is higher when the “double timer” appears than the “single timer”.

  Further, as described above, the peripheral control MPU 1511a according to this embodiment can execute the above-described variation timer effect depending on the type (variation number) of the variation pattern. Therefore, if it is determined that the notice timer presentation is to be executed in a single timer mode when such a count fluctuation pattern is selected, the fluctuation timer presentation and the notice timer presentation appear in one production pattern. As a result, the timer effect is executed in a double timer (or triple timer) manner. Similarly, if it is determined that the notice side timer effect is to be executed in a double timer mode when the count variation pattern is selected, the change side timer effect and the notice side timer effect are included in one effect pattern. By appearing, the timer effect is executed in a triple timer (or quadruple timer) mode.

  In other words, in this case, if the number of appearances of the notice timer effect (single, double) is determined regardless of whether the count variation pattern is selected, “appearance of timer effect appearing in one effect pattern” The relationship that “the larger the number, the higher the expectation of jackpot” may collapse, and this makes it impossible to understand the meaning of the effect when the timer effect is executed (which aspect is the higher expectation) There is a concern about the decline of the game entertainment interest.

  Therefore, in the notice side timer type lottery (step S5505) according to this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 219, among the variation patterns (variation numbers 7 to 22) in which the notice side timer effect can appear. When a variation pattern (variation numbers 7, 8, 15, 16) that does not execute the variation-side timer effect is selected, the reach type (character reach with relatively low expectation, SP reach with relatively high expectation) Accordingly, the SP reach having a relatively high expectation is more likely to select the double timer mode.

  On the other hand, among the variation patterns (variation numbers 7 to 22) in which the notice timer effect can appear, variation patterns (variation numbers 13, 14, 21, and 22) for executing two variation-side timer effects with different production targets. Is selected, only in the case of the SP reach with a relatively high expectation according to the reach type (a character reach with a relatively low expectation, a SP reach with a relatively high expectation). Is selected. That is, in this case, if two quadrature timer effects and two notice-side timer effects with different effects appear in one effect pattern, the type of SP reach that has a relatively high expectation will appear. In this way, it is definitely suggested that the production pattern is executed, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment. However, instead of this, if a quadruple timer mode appears due to the appearance of two variable-side timer effects and two notice-side timer effects with different effects in one effect pattern, it is definitely determined that a jackpot symbol appears. It may be suggested.

  When a variation pattern (variation numbers 13, 14, 21, and 22) for executing two variation-side timer representations with different representation targets is selected, the single timer mode is selected in the notice-side timer type lottery (step S5505). Even when is selected, the appearance of a triple timer appears when two variable-side timer effects and one notice-side timer effect with different effects appear in one effect pattern. In order to maintain the degree of expectation when such a triple timer mode appears, the above-described timer notice lottery (first timer notice lottery, second timer notice lottery) corresponds to a fluctuation pattern with a relatively low expectation. When the change numbers 13 and 14 to be selected are selected, the notification that the notice side timer effect is executed only with a relatively low probability compared to the change numbers 7 to 12 of the same character reach (decision to make a triple timer) (See the distribution mode of variation number 13 in FIG. 221).

  On the other hand, a variation pattern (variation numbers 9-12, 17-20) for executing one variation-side timer effect is selected from among the variation patterns (variation numbers 7-22) in which the notice-side timer effect can appear. In the case of the character reach (variation numbers 9 to 12) having a relatively low expectation, the selection probability of the mode of the double timer is set to be significantly low, and the SP reach (variation number) having a relatively high expectation is set. 17-20) is set such that the selection probability of the double timer mode is significantly higher. In other words, in this case, coupled with the distribution mode of variation number 13 in FIG. 221, the triple timer mode (one variable side timer effect and two notice side timer effects, or two variable side timers) is included in one effect pattern. When a production and one notice timer production) appear, the rate of appearance of SP reach with a relatively high expectation rather than a character expectation with a relatively low expectation will increase. Will be able to.

  In the notice timer type lottery (step S5505) according to this embodiment, only the process of selecting either the single timer or the double timer is performed as the notice timer presentation type. However, for the notice timer type lottery (step S5505), a lottery process may be performed so that a notice timer effect of a triple timer or more can be executed, and the count display mode of the notice timer effect is expected. You may make it perform as a lottery process about whether it performs in which of several different aspects (for example, color difference etc.).

  Then, as shown in FIG. 220, after the notice-side timer type lottery (step S5505) is performed in this way, as a result of the notice-side timer type lottery (step S5505), the single timer mode and the double timer mode are determined. Which of the above is determined to perform the notice timer effect (step S5506), and further is determined to perform the mission effect as a result of the first mission effect lottery (step S5504) (steps S5507 and S532). Production lottery (steps S5508, S5509, S5523, S5524, S5533, S5534, S5543) targeted for timer candidate candidate productions (preliminary production that can be the production target of the notice timer production) with the contents (table) according to each result of , S5544).

More specifically, one of the following processes is executed.
-It is a single timer mode (YES in step S5506), and when it is in the first processing state where a decision to execute a mission effect (make a conversation notice appear) (YES in step S5507) is made, First, based on the number-of-notice determination table that is referred to when in the first processing status, how many timer target candidate effects appear as the effect contents of the notice effect during the execution of one effect pattern. Judgment processing is performed for (step S5508). Next, a determination process as to which type of notice effect appears as the above-mentioned timer target candidate effects by the number determined in the determination process, and which of the notice effects is to be the effect object of the timer effect. Is performed (step S5509).

If it is in the second processing state that is a single timer mode (YES in step S5506) and that the mission effect (make the conversation notice appear) is determined not to be executed (NO in step S5507), First, based on the notice number determination table that is referred to in the second processing situation, how many timer target candidate effects appear as the effect contents of the notice effect during execution of one effect pattern. Judgment processing is performed for (step S5523). Next, a determination process as to which type of notice effect appears as the above-mentioned timer target candidate effects by the number determined in the determination process, and which of the notice effects is to be the effect object of the timer effect. Is performed (step S5524).

If it is in the third processing state that is a double timer mode (NO in step S5506) and that is determined to execute a mission effect (make a conversation notice appear) (YES in step S5532), First, based on the notice number determination table referred to when in the third processing status, how many timer target candidate effects appear as the effect contents of the notice effect during execution of one effect pattern. Judgment processing is performed for the above (step S5533). Next, a determination process as to which type of notice effect appears as the above-mentioned timer target candidate effects by the number determined in the determination process, and which of the notice effects is to be the effect object of the timer effect. Is performed (step S5534).

If it is in the fourth processing state that is a mode of a double timer (NO in step S5506) and has been determined to not execute a mission effect (make a conversation notice appear) (NO in step S5532), First, based on the number-of-notice determination table that is referred to in the fourth processing status, how many timer target candidate effects appear as the contents of the effect of the notice effect during the execution of one effect pattern. Judgment processing is performed for the above (step S5543). Next, a determination process as to which type of notice effect appears as the above-mentioned timer target candidate effects by the number determined in the determination process, and which of the notice effects is to be the effect object of the timer effect. Is performed (step S5544).

  FIG. 224 shows the reach type when the decision to execute the mission effect (make the conversation notice appear) and when the decision to execute the mission effect (make the conversation notice appear) has not been made. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a comparison of upper limit numbers of appearances of timer target candidate effects determined according to the processing status (in addition to the first to fourth processing statuses, a fifth processing status and a sixth processing status, which will be described later). is there.

  As shown in FIG. 224, in the peripheral control MPU 1511a according to this embodiment, when it is determined to execute the mission effect (make the conversation notice appear), make the mission effect (make the conversation notice appear). ) Is controlled so that the upper limit number of appearances (average number of appearances) of the timer target candidate effects is larger than when no decision is made to execute.

  That is, whether or not to perform the notice side timer effect, whether or not the notice side timer effect is executed in the form of a single timer, whether or not the reach type is a relatively high expectation reach effect, Whatever the determination result, etc., if the decision to execute the mission effect (make the conversation notice appear) is made, the decision to execute the mission effect (make the conversation notice appear) The upper limit number of appearances (average number of appearances) of the timer target candidate effects is increased as compared with the case where no is performed.

  Note that such processing setting is performed when the above-described notice-side timer effect is executed (steps S5508, S5509, S5523, S5524, S5533, S5534, S5543, S5544), or when a later-described notice timer effect is not executed. This is realized through the setting of each table referred to in the effect lottery (steps S5553, S5554, S5563, S5564).

  According to such a configuration, when a mission effect (make a conversation notice appear) is executed, it is expected that the appearance ratio of the notice effect will increase and the average number of appearances will increase, thereby improving the game entertainment. Not only that, but if there are so many notice effects, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that a conversation notice with a relatively low expectation may appear in these notice effects and the mission will be successful. become able to. As described above, the mission display target is required to have a relatively low expectation, such as a conversation notice, but it may not necessarily have the lowest expectation. When the types of effects that can be the effects of the timer effect are classified into two groups according to the degree of expectation, the type may be such that it is classified into a group with a relatively low degree of expectation. Or, it is a notice effect that appears at a timing earlier than the start of the reach effect because the expectation is lower than this and a relatively high expectation specific effect that appears after the reach effect is started. Also good.

  FIG. 225 is an aspect of a single timer (YES in step S5506) and is in the first processing state in which a decision to execute a mission effect (make a conversation notice appear) (YES in step S5507) is made. It is a figure which shows an example of table T5a referred in the process of step S5508 in that case.

  First, as shown in FIG. 225, the table T5a is referred to when the notice side timer effect or the mission effect is executed, and therefore corresponds to a variation pattern in which the notice side timer effect cannot be executed. When variation numbers 9, 13, 17, and 21 corresponding to loss variation patterns (variation patterns that cannot be mission-successful) that cause conversation notices to appear as the contents of variation effects are obtained, T5a is never referenced.

  In addition, since the table T5a is referred to when the notice-side timer effect is executed in the form of a single timer, an effect random number is assigned to each variable number so that at least one timer target candidate effect is selected. Allocated. However, for the variation number in which the timer target candidate effect (conversation notice or cut-in) appears as the effect content of the change effect, the timer target candidate effect may not necessarily be selected as the effect content of the notice effect.

  Also, in the table T5a, among the variation numbers 7, 8, 10-12, and 14 corresponding to the character reach effects, a maximum of four timer target candidate effects are assigned to the winning effects of the variable numbers 7 and 8. On the other hand, a maximum of three timer target candidate effects are allocated to the winning effects among the variable numbers 10 to 12, and only a maximum of two timer target candidate effects are allocated to the variable number 14. Not. However, in the variation numbers 7 and 8, the timer target candidate effect (conversation notice or cut-in A) does not appear as the effect content of the change effect, whereas in the change numbers 10 to 12, as the effect content of the change effect. One timer target candidate effect (conversation notice or cut-in A) appears. When the variable number 14 is reached, two timer target candidate effects (conversation notice and cut-in A) appear as the effect contents of the change effect. It is like that. Accordingly, in the case of the variable numbers 10 to 12, it is synonymous with the fact that one more notice effect is assigned respectively. In the variable number 14, substantially two notice effects are provided. It is synonymous with each being assigned.

  Then, for example, in the variable number 14, an effect random number of “400” is actually assigned to the number of notices 3, and an effect random number of “600” is assigned to the number of notices 4. Therefore, it can be said that among the variation numbers 7, 8, 10-12, and 14 corresponding to the character reach production, the most notice productions are assigned most easily.

  By the way, the effect pattern (Character Reach + Conversation Notice) that appears when the variable number is 10 has a lower jackpot expectation than the effect pattern (Character Reach + Cut-in A) that appears when the variable number is 11 and 12. As described above. However, in the table T5a that is referred to in the first processing status, the variable number 10 is “the mission success (special display)” is displayed as an effect pattern that is then stopped with the big hit symbol. In view of the fact that it is “executed”, the number of appearances and the appearance probability of the notice effect are higher than in the case of the variable numbers 11 and 12 (when the mission success (special display) is not displayed). Is used to improve the game entertainment when the mission success (special indication) is displayed.

  On the other hand, in the SP reach (variation numbers 15, 16, 18 to 20, 22) having a relatively high degree of expectation, the same relationship as that of each variation number in such a character reach is set. . However, in the SP reach, the variation number 18 corresponds to the variation number 10 and the variation numbers 19 and 20 correspond to the variation numbers 11 and 12, but unlike the case of the character reach, The variation number 20 at the time of hitting has a higher number of appearances and the probability of appearance of the notice effect than the variation number 18 (the number of notifications is more likely to increase as the variation number has a higher jackpot expectation). In SP reach, the appearance ratio (average appearance number) of the number of notices is higher than that of character reach.

  As will be described later, in the character reach when in the first processing state, up to five timer target candidate effects (conversation notice, hold change, cut-in A, accessory A operation) until the symbol variation is stopped. , A special timer) can appear. However, one of up to five timer target candidate effects is a big hit finalizing effect (special timer), and even when a conversation notice is selected, it will function as a big hit effect due to mission success. When four or more candidate effects appear, a notice effect that confirms the big hit will appear. Therefore, in the table T5a, in the variation number 7 that is the character reach at the time of losing, only up to three timer target candidate effects can appear, and the variation number that is the character reach at the time of losing (cut-in A). 11, only a maximum of two timer target candidate effects can appear (in reality, a maximum of three).

  On the other hand, in the SP reach when in the first processing state, up to six timer target candidate effects (conversation notice, hold change, cut-in A, accessory A operation, The timing at which the cut-in B and the action B action) can appear is reached. However, when the conversation advance notice is selected, it functions as a jackpot effect due to the mission success, and therefore, when the six timer target candidate effects appear, the jackpot confirmed notice effect appears. Accordingly, in the table T5a, in the variation number 15 that is SP reach at the time of losing, only up to five timer target candidate effects can appear, and the variation number that is the character reach (cut-in B) at the time of losing. In No. 19, only up to four timer target candidate effects can appear (in reality, a maximum of five).

In addition, the example is described below about each effect prepared as said timer object candidate effect.
-Conversation notice: A line of a predetermined character is displayed on the effect display device 1600, and the jackpot expectation may vary depending on the content of the line, but when the conversation notice appears, It is set lower than the production (holding change, cut-in A, action A action, cut-in B, action B action).
・ Hold change: Display corresponding to the hold display that has been subject to digestion even during symbol fluctuations performed in response to hold-up (display that corresponds to the hold display when in the hold state, although not already in the hold state) Is displayed, it changes the display mode (color, etc.) of the hold display that has been digested, and the expected jackpot expectation may change depending on the display mode after the change. The big hit expectation degree at the time when the pending change appears is set lower than the cut-in A, the accessory A operation, the cut-in B, and the accessory B operation.
Cut-in A: The specific image A is displayed in a form that is preferentially displayed with respect to the effects performed during symbol variation, and the expectation of jackpot when the cut-in A appears is the role A It is set lower than the operation, cut-in B, and accessory B operation.
-Action A action: Operates any of the above-described production movable bodies, and the big hit expectation when the action A action appears is set lower than the action B action.
Cut-in B: The specific image B is displayed in a form that is preferentially displayed with respect to the effect that is being performed during symbol variation, and the expectation of jackpot when the cut-in B appears is the role A It is set lower than the operation and the action B operation.
-Action B action: Operates one of the above-described production movable bodies, and the big hit expectation when the action B action appears is another effect (conversation notice, hold change, cut-in A , The action A operation, the cut-in B) is set higher. The production movable body that is operated by the accessory B operation may be the same as or different from the production movable body used in the accessory A operation, but the operation is performed when the same production movable body is used. The aspect will be different.

  Each of these effects can be executed as a timer-targeted effect, and before the count display is executed, during, after execution, or during a variable period in which the timer effect is not executed. Can be executed as an effect which is not subject to the timer. In addition, each of these effects may be executable in any of a plurality of effect modes having different degrees of expectation, such as a blue cut-in A and a red cut-in A, for example. Moreover, about a pending | holding change, you may make it include the premier aspect (special aspect) which becomes jackpot decision when it appears. However, in this case, if a premier aspect (special aspect) appears during the execution of the count display, when the count display reaches a predetermined value, the hold change is not executed as the target of the timer effect.

  FIG. 226 shows an aspect of a single timer (YES in step S5506), and is in the second processing state in which a decision is made not to execute a mission effect (make a conversation notice appear) (NO in step S5507). It is a figure which shows an example of table T5b referred in the process of step S5523 in that case.

  First, as shown in FIG. 226, since the table T5b is referred to when the notice-side timer effect is executed, the change number 1 corresponding to the change pattern in which the notice-side timer effect cannot be executed. When .about.6 is acquired, the table T5b is not referred to. However, since the reference is made when the mission effect is not executed, the change numbers 9, 13, and 17 corresponding to the loss change pattern (the change pattern in which the mission cannot be successful) causing the conversation notice to appear as the effect contents of the change effect. , 21 is acquired, the table T5b is also referred to. Therefore, in the table T5b, effect random numbers are assigned to the variable numbers 9, 13, 17, and 21 separately for each notice number.

  Similarly, the table T5b is also referred to when the notice-side timer effect is executed in the form of a single timer. Is allocated. However, for the variation number in which the timer target candidate effect (conversation notice or cut-in) appears as the effect content of the change effect, the timer target candidate effect may not necessarily be selected as the effect content of the notice effect.

  Similarly, in the table T5b, among the variable numbers 7 to 14 corresponding to the character reach effects, a maximum of two timer target candidate effects are assigned to the variable numbers 7 to 12, whereas Only a maximum of one timer target candidate effect is assigned to the variation numbers 13 and 14 with relatively high expectations. However, in variation numbers 7 and 8, a timer target candidate effect (conversation notice or cut-in) does not appear as the effect content of the change effect, whereas in change numbers 9 to 12, 1 as the effect content of the change effect. Two timer target candidate effects (conversation notice or cut-in) appear, and when the variable numbers 13 and 14 are reached, two timer object candidate effects (conversation notice and cut-in) appear as effect contents of the variable effect. It has become. Therefore, in the case of the variable numbers 9 to 12, it is synonymous with the fact that one more notice effect is assigned to each. It is synonymous with the production being assigned to each.

  Then, for example, since the change number 14 is substantially synonymous with the fact that the production random number of “1000” is assigned to the number of notices 3, the change numbers 7 to 7 corresponding to the character reach production are provided. It can be said that among the fourteen, the most noticeable effects are assigned so as to appear most easily.

  Note that, in SP reach (variation numbers 15 to 22) having a relatively high degree of expectation, the same relationship as that of each variation number in such a character reach is set. However, in SP reach, the appearance ratio (average number of appearances) of the number of notices is higher than in character reach.

  In addition, in table T5b, the production random numbers are distributed in substantially the same manner as table T5a. However, since the table is referred to when the mission effect is not executed, the table is referred to when the mission effect is not executed. The upper limit number of appearances (average number of appearances) of the timer target candidate effects is smaller than T5a.

  FIG. 227 shows a mode of a double timer (NO in step S5506), and is in the third processing state in which a decision to execute a mission effect (make a conversation notice appear) is made (YES in step S5532). It is a figure which shows an example of table T5c referred in the process of step S5533 in that case.

  First, as shown in FIG. 227, the table T5c is also referred to when the notice-side timer effect or the mission effect is executed, and therefore corresponds to a variation pattern in which the notice-side timer effect cannot be executed. When variation numbers 9, 13, 17, and 21 corresponding to loss variation patterns (variation patterns that cannot be mission-successful) that cause conversation notices to appear as the contents of variation effects are obtained, T5c is never referenced.

  However, since the table T5c is referred to when the notice-side timer effect is executed in the double timer mode, an effect random number is assigned to each variable number so that at least two timer target candidate effects are selected. Allocated. However, for the variation number in which the timer target candidate effect (conversation notice or cut-in) appears as the effect content of the variation effect, it is not always necessary to assign two timer object candidate effects as the effect content of the notice effect. One timer target candidate effect (variation numbers 9, 17) may be allocated as the effect content of the notice effect according to the effect content, or the timer target candidate effect may not be allocated (variation numbers 13, 21).

  Also, in the table T5c, among the variation numbers 7, 8, 10-12, and 14 corresponding to the character reach effects, a maximum of five timer target candidate effects are assigned to the hit effects of the variable numbers 7 and 8. On the other hand, up to four timer target candidate effects are allocated to the winning effects among the variation numbers 10 to 12, and only up to three timer target candidate effects are allocated to the variation number 14. Not. However, in the variation numbers 7 and 8, the timer target candidate effect (conversation notice or cut-in) does not appear as the effect content of the change effect, whereas in the change numbers 10 to 12, the effect content of the change effect is 1 Two timer target candidate effects (conversation notice or cut-in) appear, and when the variable number 14 is reached, two timer target candidate effects (conversation notice and cut-in) appear as effect contents of the variable effect. ing. Accordingly, in the case of the variable numbers 10 to 12, it is synonymous with the fact that one more notice effect is assigned respectively. In the variable number 14, substantially two notice effects are provided. It is synonymous with each being assigned.

  Then, for example, in the variable number 14, an effect random number of “400” is assigned to the number of notices 4, and an effect random number of “600” is assigned to the number of notices 5. Therefore, it can be said that among the variation numbers 7, 8, 10-12, and 14 corresponding to the character reach production, the most notice productions are assigned most easily.

  In addition, in the character reach when in the third processing state, up to five timer target candidate effects (conversation notice, hold change, cut-in A, accessory A operation, special timer until the symbol fluctuation is stopped) ) Has come to appear. However, one of the maximum five timer target candidate effects is a big hit finalizing effect (special timer), and when a conversation advance notice is selected, it functions as a big hit effect due to a successful mission. When 4 or more appear, a notice effect of confirming the big hit (mission success or special timer) will appear. Therefore, in the table T5c, the maximum number of variation at the time of losing is up to three (the total of the number of timer target candidate effects on the variable side and the number of timer target candidate effects on the notice side is limited to three). Is not allowed to appear.

  In addition, since one of the maximum five timer target candidate effects is a jackpot finalizing effect (special timer), the notice number 5 is selected when the variable number is 8, or the notice is provided when the variable numbers are 10 and 12. When the number 4 is selected and the notice number 3 is selected when the variable number is 14, the execution of the jackpot finalizing effect (special timer) is determined. As described above, when the notice timer presentation is executed in the double timer mode, the rate of appearance of the special timer described later is higher than when the notice timer presentation is executed in the single timer mode. In addition to winning the jackpot, it is possible to have a sense of expectation that the game will shift to a high-probability short-time state and that a 16-round jackpot game will be executed. In particular, it is a double timer mode and when the mission effect is executed, it is possible to have such a sense of expectation even more effectively. It will be possible to create a directing situation.

  By the way, the effect pattern (character reach + conversation notice) that appears when the variable number is 10 is set to have a lower jackpot expectation than the effect pattern (character reach + cut-in) that appears when the variable numbers are 11 and 12. This is as described above. However, in the table T5c referred to when in the third processing status, the variation number 10 is “the mission success (special display) is displayed, and then the effect pattern is stopped with the big hit symbol” In view of the fact that it is “executed”, the number of appearances and the appearance probability of the notice effect are higher than in the case of the variable numbers 11 and 12 (when the mission success (special display) is not displayed). Is used to improve the game entertainment when the mission success (special indication) is displayed.

  On the other hand, in the SP reach (variation numbers 15, 16, 18 to 20, 22) having a relatively high degree of expectation, the same relationship as that of each variation number in such a character reach is set. . However, in the SP reach, the variation number 18 corresponds to the variation number 10 and the variation numbers 19 and 20 correspond to the variation numbers 11 and 12, but unlike the case of the character reach, The variation number 20 at the time of hitting has a higher number of appearances and the probability of appearance of the notice effect than the variation number 18 (the number of notifications is more likely to increase as the variation number has a higher jackpot expectation). In SP reach, the appearance ratio (average appearance number) of the number of notices is higher than that of character reach.

  As will be described later, in the SP reach when in the third processing state, up to six timer target candidate effects (conversation notice, change on hold, cut-in A, accessory A operation) until symbol variation is stopped , The cut-in B, the action B action) comes to appear. However, when the conversation advance notice is selected, it functions as a jackpot effect due to the mission success, and therefore, when the six timer target candidate effects appear, the jackpot confirmed notice effect appears. Therefore, in the table T5c, the number of variation corresponding to the SP reach at the time of losing is at most 5 (the total of the number of timer target candidate effects on the variable side and the number of timer target candidate effects on the notice side is up to 5). However, the timer target candidate effect is not allowed to appear.

  FIG. 228 is a mode of a double timer (NO in step S5506) and is in a fourth processing situation in which a decision is made not to execute a mission effect (make a conversation notice appear) (NO in step S5532). It is a figure which shows an example of table T5d referred in the process of step S5543.

  First, as shown in FIG. 228, since the table T5d is referred to when the notice-side timer effect is executed, the change number 1 corresponding to the change pattern in which the notice-side timer effect cannot be executed. When .about.6 is acquired, the table T5d is not referred to. However, since the reference is made when the mission effect is not executed, the change numbers 9, 13, and 17 corresponding to the loss change pattern (the change pattern in which the mission cannot be successful) causing the conversation notice to appear as the effect contents of the change effect. , 21 is acquired, the table T5b is also referred to. Therefore, in the table T5d, production random numbers are assigned to the variable numbers 9, 13, 17, and 21 separately for each number of notices.

  Similarly, the table T5d is also referred to when the notice-side timer effect is executed in the form of a double timer, so that at least two timer target candidate effects are selected for each variable number so as to be selected. Is allocated. However, for the variation number in which the timer target candidate effect (conversation notice or cut-in) appears as the effect content of the variation effect, it is not always necessary to assign two timer object candidate effects as the effect content of the notice effect. One timer target candidate effect (variation numbers 9, 17) may be allocated as the effect content of the notice effect according to the effect content, or the timer target candidate effect may not be allocated (variation numbers 13, 21).

  Similarly, in the table T5d, among the variable numbers 7 to 14 corresponding to the character reach effects, a maximum of four timer target candidate effects are assigned to the hit effects of the variable numbers 7 and 8. On the other hand, a maximum of three timer target candidate effects are assigned to the winning effects among the variation numbers 10 to 12, and a maximum of two timer target candidate effects are reached for the winning effects of the variable numbers 13 and 14. Only allocated. However, in variation numbers 7 and 8, a timer target candidate effect (conversation notice or cut-in) does not appear as the effect content of the change effect, whereas in change numbers 9 to 12, 1 as the effect content of the change effect. Two timer target candidate effects (conversation notice or cut-in) appear, and when the variable numbers 13 and 14 are reached, two timer object candidate effects (conversation notice and cut-in) appear as effect contents of the variable effect. It has become. Therefore, in the case of the variable numbers 9 to 12, it is synonymous with the fact that one more notice effect is assigned to each. It is synonymous with the production being assigned to each.

  Then, for example, since the change number 14 is substantially synonymous with the fact that a production random number of “1000” is assigned to the number of notices 4, the change numbers 7 to 10 corresponding to the character reach production. It can be said that among the fourteen, the most noticeable effects are assigned so as to appear most easily.

  Note that, in SP reach (variation numbers 15 to 22) having a relatively high degree of expectation, the same relationship as that of each variation number in such a character reach is set. However, in SP reach, the appearance ratio (average number of appearances) of the number of notices is higher than in character reach.

  In addition, in the table T5d, the production random numbers are distributed in substantially the same manner as the table T5c, but since the mission production is not executed, the table is referred to when the mission production is not executed. The upper limit number of appearances (average number of appearances) of the timer target candidate effects is smaller than T5c.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 220, as a result of the notice side timer type lottery (step S5505), it is determined whether the notice side timer effect is performed in either the single timer mode or the double timer mode (step S5505). S5506), and further, a candidate for a timer with contents (tables T5a to d) according to each result of whether or not a mission effect is determined as a result of the first mission effect lottery (step S5504) (steps S5507 and S5532) After determining the number of appearances of the effect (notice effect that can be the effect of the timer timer effect) (steps S5508, S5523, S5533, S5543), the determined number of notifications of any type as the above-mentioned timer target candidate effects Make a production appear, and then select one of them A determination process as to whether to effect target Ma effect (step S5509, S5524, S5534, S5544).

  FIG. 229 is an aspect of a single timer (YES in step S5506), and in the first processing situation in which a decision to execute a mission effect (make a conversation notice appear) (YES in step S5507) is made. It is a figure which shows an example of table T6a-1 referred when it is determined that the number of notices is set to 1 as a result of performing the process of step S5508 (step S5509).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 229, this table T6a-1 (step S5509: number of notices 1) is referred to when it is determined to execute the notice side timer effect in the form of a single timer. Therefore, one notice effect that is determined to be executed as a timer object candidate effect is automatically set as an effect object of the notice timer effect (in the figure, the ○ mark indicates the notice timer effect effect). It is executed as a production target). On the other hand, although illustration is omitted, when it is required to determine N (two or more) notice effects as timer object candidate effects (step S5509: number of notices N), N timer object candidate effects are determined. A notice effect is determined and one of them is determined as a notice object of the notice timer effect.

  In addition, it is a case where it is required to determine N (two or more) notice effects as timer target candidate effects, and N-1 of them (1 in the single mode, 2 in the double mode) ) When the following number of effects are targeted for the effect of the timer timer effect (steps S5509, S524, S534, S544), even when N effects of the same effect combination are selected as the timer target candidate effects: It is desirable that the degree of jackpot expectation varies depending on which of these effects is determined as the notice timer effect. For example, a first effect that appears at a relatively early timing in one effect pattern (for example, a conversation notice) and a later effect that appears at a relatively late timing in one effect pattern (for example, an accessory A) Motion) is selected as the timer target candidate effect, the later effect (for example, the action A action) is performed on the notice side effect than when the previous effect (for example, conversation notice) is selected as the effect object of the notice side effect timer. The ratio of appearance of the big hit symbol (special display mode) is set to be higher when the timer is to be produced (steps S5509, S5524, S5534, S5544).

  Further, in the peripheral control MPU 1511a according to this embodiment, even when a variation number for executing “conversation notice” or “cut-in A, B” is acquired as the contents of the effect of the change effect, As the production contents, “conversation notice” and “cut-in A, B” can be determined. However, as a result, if it is determined that the same effect appears in both the effect content of the variable effect and the effect content of the notice effect, the control is not performed so that it appears separately as the effect content of the notice effect. A process of setting an effect (conversation notice, cut-in A, B) that appears as the effect contents of the effect as an effect target of the notice side timer effect is performed (steps S5509, S524, S534, and S544).

  For example, in the example of the table T6a-1 (the number of notices 1), when the “conversation notice” is determined as the production content of the notice effect with the variable numbers 10, 14, 18, and 22, or “cut” with the variable numbers 11 to 14. When “In A” is determined as the content of the notice effect, or when “Cut-in B” is determined as the effect content of the notice effect with the variation numbers 19 to 22, the effect content of the change effect and the effect of the notice effect It is determined that the same production appears in both the contents. However, here, the control for causing the notice effect to appear separately is not performed, and the effect (conversation notice, cut-in A or cut-in B) appearing as the effect contents of the variable effect is set as the effect object of the notice timer effect. Processing is performed.

  In addition, when it is determined that a specific effect (conversation notice, cut-in A or cut-in B) appears in both the effect content of the variable effect and the effect content of the notice effect, this is separately provided as the effect content of the notice effect. The specific effect on the side that appears separately (the content of the effect of the notice effect) may be set as the effect object of the notice side timer effect.

  Further, this table T6a-1 (number of notices 1) is referred to when execution of the mission effect (make the conversation notice appear) is determined, and is also shown in FIG. As described above, when the variation numbers 10, 14, 18, and 22 for executing the “conversation notice” are acquired as the contents of the variation effect, or “conversation notice” is selected as the timer target candidate effect (the contents of the notice effect). In the case (PTN1), a special display (successful mission) is displayed and it is definitely suggested that a jackpot symbol appears.

  In this regard, in the variation numbers 10, 14, 18, and 22 when the “conversation notice” is executed as the contents of the variation effect, the variation numbers 8, 12, and when the “conversation notice” is not performed as the contents of the variation effect. Compared to 16 and 20, the ratio of determining “conversation notice” as the production content of the notice effect is set to be lower. That is, as described above, when “conversation notice” is determined as the content of the notice effect in the variation numbers 10, 14, 18, and 22, both the variable timer effect and the notice timer effect are subject to the “conversation notice”. In this way, when two timer effects target the same effect, the big hit expectation is basically compared to the case where the two timer effects target different effects. This is because the degree is set to be low. As a result, it is possible to relatively reduce the appearance ratio of the special display (mission success) when both the fluctuation timer presentation and the notice timer presentation are directed to the “conversation notice”.

  This is also the case with the production contents of the fluctuation effects other than the “conversation notice”. For example, among the fluctuation numbers 15 to 22 corresponding to the SP reach, the fluctuation numbers that do not execute “cut-in B” as the production contents of the fluctuation effects. Among 15 and 16, 150 production random numbers are assigned to the fluctuation number 15 at the time of losing, whereas 250 production random numbers are assigned to the fluctuation number 16 at the time of winning. On the other hand, among the variation numbers 19 and 20 in which “cut-in B” is executed among the variation numbers 15 to 22 corresponding to the SP reach, the variation number 19 at the time of losing includes 250 production random numbers. On the other hand, only 200 production random numbers are assigned to the variation number 20 at the time of hitting.

  In other words, in this case, when “Cut-in B” is targeted only for the fluctuation timer presentation at the fluctuation numbers 15 and 16, both the fluctuation timer presentation and the notice timer presentation appear at the fluctuation numbers 19 and 20. Thus, compared to the case where both of them are “cut-in B” as a production target, the ratio of appearance of the big hit symbol becomes higher. As a result, in the situation where two timer effects are counted and displayed at the same time, whether or not those timer effects reach the predetermined numerical value with the same effect target will function as an important effect element. Amusement entertainment can be suitably maintained.

  In the variation numbers 8, 10, 12, and 14 of the variation numbers 7 to 14 corresponding to the character reach, until the big hit symbol (special display mode) is stopped in the effect pattern (during symbol variation) In the mode of the special timer that targets the effects that appear after the jackpot symbol (special display mode) is stopped in the performance pattern instead of the effect that appears in the game It can be decided to execute the notice side timer effect. Although this special timer will be described later, in this embodiment, even if it is decided to generate a special timer in the processing of step S5509, the special timer may not appear, and its execution The execution mode of the special timer, including the presence / absence of this, is determined in the process of the subsequent step S5514.

  Here, the notice-side timer effect may have a relatively high jackpot expectation even if the total number of counts from when the count display is started to when it is small (such as when it is started from the middle of the variable display). On the other hand, in the variable side timer effect, control is performed so that the expected level suggested by the timer effect is always lower than when the total number of counts from the start to the end of the count display is small, compared to when it is large. May be.

  As will be described later, such a special timer not only provides a definite suggestion that a jackpot symbol (special display mode) will appear in the performance pattern, but when it appears, it has a high probability short-time gaming state and a 16-round jackpot. It can be said that it is more beneficial for the player than a timer effect that is directed to other effects in that the rate at which the game is executed is relatively high. Note that the ratio may include 100%.

  In this regard, in the peripheral control MPU 1511a according to this embodiment, when the special display (mission success) appears in the mission effect, the appearance ratio of the special timer is higher than when the special display (mission success) does not appear. By controlling, a sense of expectation when a special display (when the mission is successful) appears more suitably (steps S5509, S5534). For example, in the table T6a-1 (the number of notices 1), among the variable numbers 7 to 14 corresponding to the character reach where a special timer can appear, the variable timer effect (mission success) for the effect of the conversation notice appears. 100 random numbers are assigned to the special timers for the fluctuation numbers 10 and 14 at the time of hitting, while the variable timer effect (successful mission) for which the conversation notice is directed is not appearing. In the variable numbers 8 and 12, only 50 production random numbers are allocated to the special timer.

  Furthermore, in the peripheral control MPU 1511a according to this embodiment, even if the special display (mission success) does not appear, when the mission effect (make the conversation notice appear) is performed (steps S5509, S5534), the mission effect (conversation) The expectation when the mission effect (make the conversation notice appear) appears by controlling the appearance rate of the special timer to be higher than when the notice is not made (steps S5524 and S5544). Is more suitably played.

  In addition, when the timer effect is performed in a double manner with the variable timer effect and the notice timer effect, the appearance rate of the special timer is smaller than when the timer effect is performed in the double manner with only the notice timer effect. It is set to be low. Also, even if the timer effect is performed in a triple manner with one variable timer effect and two notice timer effects, one of the notice timer effects is the same effect as the variable timer effect. In this case, the appearance ratio of the special timer is set to be lower than that in the case where the same effect is not set as the effect target in the notice side timer effect and the variable side timer effect.

  FIG. 230 is a mode of a single timer (YES in step S5506), and in the second processing situation in which a decision is made not to execute a mission effect (make a conversation notice appear) (NO in step S5507), It is a figure which shows an example of table T6b-1 referred when it is determined that the number of notices is set to 1 as a result of performing the process of step S5523 (step S5524).

  As shown in FIG. 230, in this table T6b-1 (step S5524: number of notices 1), among the variable numbers 7 to 14 corresponding to the character reach where the special timer may appear, the variable numbers 10 and 14 are shown. 50 effect random numbers are assigned, and 20 effect random numbers are assigned to the variable numbers 8 and 12. Thus, when the mission effect (make the conversation notice appear) is not performed (table T6b-1), a special timer is used compared to when the mission effect (make the conversation notice appear) (table T6b-1). It is clear that the appearance ratio of is set to be low.

  Since this table T6b-1 (step S5524: number of notices 1) is referred to when the mission effect (make the conversation notice appear) is not executed, the conversation notice appears as the effect contents of the variable effect. The table T6b-1 (the number of notices 1) is also referred to when the variation numbers 9, 13, 17, and 21 corresponding to the loss variation pattern (the variation pattern in which the mission cannot be successful) are acquired. Therefore, in the table T6b-1 (step S5524: number of notices 1), effect random numbers are assigned to the variable numbers 9, 13, 17, and 21 separately for each number of notices.

  In addition, in the variation numbers 9, 10, 13, 14, 17, 18, 21, and 22, the variation timer production with the “conversation notice” as the production target appears as the production content of the fluctuation production. When “conversation notice” is selected as the production content, both the variable timer presentation and the notice timer presentation are executed with “conversation notice” as the production target. Therefore, in the table T6b-1 (step S5524: number of notices 1), when “conversation notice” is selected in the variable numbers 9, 10, 13, 14, 17, 18, 21, 22, the variable numbers “ The production random numbers are distributed so that the expectation of jackpot is lower than when “conversation notice” is selected.

  The contents of the effect of the fluctuating effect other than such “conversation notice” are the same. For example, “cut-in B” that both the fluctuating timer effect and the notice timer effect can be effected in SP reach, Allocation is performed in the same manner as in the case of the above-described table T6a-1 (number of notices 1).

  Similarly, this table T6b-1 (step S5524: number of notices 1) is also referred to when it is decided to execute the notice side timer effect in the single timer mode. One notice effect that is determined to be executed as a timer target candidate effect is naturally set as an effect object of the notice timer effect. On the other hand, although illustration is omitted, when it is required to determine N (two or more) notice effects as timer object candidate effects (step S5524: number N of notices), N timer object candidate effects are determined. The same applies to the determination of the notice effect and the determination of one of them as the effect subject of the notice timer effect.

  Timer target notice lottery (step S5534, when the notice side effect timer is performed in the double mode, in contrast to the timer target notice lottery (step S5509, S5524) when the notice side effect timer is performed in such a single mode. In S5544), when both the variable timer effect and the notice timer effect are the same effect, it is a big hit compared to the effect where the variable timer effect and the notice timer effect are different effects. The production random numbers are basically distributed in the same manner such that the degree of expectation is set low.

  FIG. 231 shows an aspect of a double timer (NO in step S5506), and in the fourth processing situation in which it is determined that a mission effect (make a conversation notice appear) is not executed (NO in step S5532). It is a figure which shows an example of table T6d-2 referred when the number of notices is determined to be 2 as a result of performing the process of step S5543 (step S5544).

  As shown in FIG. 231, this table T6d-2f (step S5544: number of notices 2) is referred to when it is decided to execute the notice side timer effect in the double timer mode. For this reason, both of the two notice effects that are determined to be executed as the timer object candidate effects are set as the effect objects of the notice timer effect. On the other hand, although illustration is omitted, when it is required to determine N (3 or more) notice effects as timer object candidate effects (step S5544: number N of notice), N timer object candidate effects are determined. At the same time, the notice effect is determined and two of them are determined as the effects of the notice timer effect. Such processing is also executed in the timer target advance notice lottery in other production situations.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 231, in this table T6d-2f, when both the variable side timer effect and the notice timer effect are the same effect, the variable side timer effect and the notice timer effect It is set so that the big hit expectation is lower than the case where an effect that is different from is targeted for the effect.

  Also, when one of the two notice effects selected as the notice side effect timer is the same effect object as the variable side effect timer, one of the two notice effects selected as the special notice side effect timer is on the variable side. The selection ratio of the special timer is lower than the case where it is not the same production target as the production timer.

  In particular, in the case of the variation numbers 13, 14, 21, and 22, when both of the two notice effects that are selected as the notice side effect timer are the same effect target as the two variable side effect timers that appear in one effect pattern. The expectation level for jackpots is significantly lower.

  As shown in FIG. 220, as a result of such a timer target notice lottery (steps S5509, S5524, S5534, S5544), which of the timer target candidate effects appears, the notice timer effect effects When the target is determined, a count display lottery is performed as the processing of step 510 next.

  In this count display lottery (step 510), each effect determined to appear as a timer target candidate effect is caused to appear at any timing within one effect pattern (fluctuation pattern), and further to the effect object. A determination is made as to which timing within the effect pattern (fluctuation pattern) to execute the notice-side timer effect that is counted and displayed. In this determination, when the appearance timing of the effect that is the subject of the notice timer effect is late, the jackpot symbol (special display mode) is compared to when the appearance timing of the effect that is the subject of the notice timer effect is early. It is desirable to be performed so that the appearance ratio of) increases.

  FIG. 232 is an aspect of a single timer (YES in step S5506), and in the second processing situation in which a decision is made not to execute a mission effect (make a conversation notice appear) (NO in step S5507), It is a time chart for demonstrating the specific content of the count display lottery (step 510) performed when the variable number equivalent to a character reach is selected.

For example, when the variation numbers 7 to 14 corresponding to the character reach are selected in such a second processing situation, as shown in FIG. 232, first, as an effect on the variation effect (effect pattern) side,
・ Normal production period during which regular production is performed,
-Normal reach production period after the decorative pattern has reached the reach form under the background of the normal production,
・ Characteristic production period in which the production progresses by switching to a different background from the normal production, and ・ Design suspension period in which the decorative symbol is fixedly stopped (hit and jackpot symbol) so that the winning of the jackpot is indicated However, it is in the processing state that it has been determined that it will appear sequentially within the fluctuation time of 50 seconds (period in which the symbol fluctuation is performed) reference).

  Also, in this processing situation, for example, when the variation number 14 is acquired, the variation side timer effect is started as the effect pattern in accordance with the start of the symbol change, and this is displayed for 10 seconds. ”And the fact that the variable timer presentation is started again after a predetermined time has elapsed and displayed for 10 seconds, and then“ cut-in A ”is made to appear.

  As described above, even if it is one variation pattern (variation number), the production pattern is not limited to this, and the variation timer production is started after a predetermined time from the start of the symbol variation, and this is displayed for 5 seconds. It is also possible to select other performance patterns that cause a “conversation notice” to appear after. Moreover, although this was also mentioned above, selection of such an effect pattern has been performed before the lottery (each process shown by FIG. 220) regarding the said notice effect.

  Then, in the count display lottery (step 510), it is determined in the timer subject notice lottery (in this case, step S5524) while the production periods appear in sequence and the production contents on the variable side are already decided. A determination is made as to at what timing each of the effect target of the notice side effect timer that has been made and the notice side effect timer that counts and displays the effect object. In addition, in addition to the timer target candidate effects that are the effects of the notice-side effect timer in the timer object notice lottery, if the timer target candidate effects that are not to be effected are further determined, The appearance timing is also determined by the count display lottery (step 510).

  For example, when “conversation notice” is determined as the effect of the notice effect in the timer object notice lottery (here, step S5524), as shown in FIG. In this manner, it is determined whether to execute the conversation notice and the notice timer presentation. In this embodiment, among the conversation notices 1 to 4 in the figure, the aspect of the conversation notice 1 has the lowest expectation degree of the big hit, and the big hit expectation degree is selected as the number increases. Probability is set. Therefore, in this count display lottery (step 510), one of the conversation notices 1 to 4 is selected based on the jackpot winning or fluctuation pattern (fluctuation numbers 7 to 14). It is desirable to perform the count display lottery based on different selection tables.

  However, at this time, when the variation numbers 9, 10, 13, and 14 in which the conversation notice appears as the contents of the effect of the change effect are acquired, the notification effect of the notice effect is also obtained in the timer object notice lottery (here, step S5524). When “conversation notice” is determined as the production content, the mode of conversation notice 1 is always selected. In this case, apart from the conversation announcement performed as the content effect of the variation effect, the count notification of the timer effect is displayed for the conversation preview performed as the effect content of the variation effect without causing the conversation notice to appear as the effect content of the variation effect. The control to be performed is executed (mode of conversation notice 1 in the figure).

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 232, when the variable numbers 7 to 14 corresponding to the character reach are acquired, in the timer target notice lottery (here, step S5524), the content of the notice effect is “hold”. If “change” is determined, it is determined in either of the changes 1 to 5 that the hold change is to be executed and the timer side timer effect is executed, and “cut-in A” is determined as the effect content of the notice effect If it is, it is determined which cut-in A and notice side timer effect are to be executed in any of the cut-in A1 to A3, and “act A action” is determined as the effect content of the notice effect. If the action A action 1 to 4 is executed, it is determined whether the action A action and the notice timer production are executed respectively. If Ma "is determined so that the determining whether to perform the announcement side timer effect in any aspect of special timers 1 and 2.

  In this embodiment, the smallest number of aspects is the highest hit expectation degree in any of the production selections of the pending changes 1 to 5, the cut-in A productions 1 to 3, and the accessory A operations 1 to 4 in the figure. The selection probabilities are set so that the big hit expectation increases as the number increases. On the other hand, the special timers 1 and 2 are effects that indicate that the big hit symbol (special display mode) always appears.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 232, the peripheral control MPU 1511a according to this embodiment has three timings at which the notice timer effect can appear while one effect pattern (here, character reach) is performed. Although it is prepared (at the start of fluctuation, slightly before the appearance timing of the notice E2, slightly before the appearance timing of the notice F), the appearance timings of them are a plurality of types of timer object notices (conversation notice, pending change, cut-in) A, an accessory A operation, and a special timer). Then, at such a plurality of appearance timings (at the start of fluctuation, a little before the appearance timing of the notice E2, a little before the appearance timing of the notice F), a plurality of count display totals are prepared as the notice side timer effect appears ( 10 seconds, 20 seconds, 30 seconds, 40 seconds, 50 seconds, 70 seconds, etc.), and which of the count display total number is displayed, it is predicted which production is the production target. The structure is difficult.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 232, when the variation numbers 7 to 14 corresponding to the character reach are acquired, 10 seconds at a timing that comes slightly before the appearance timing of the notice E2 among the plurality of appearance timings. , 20 seconds, 30 seconds, the notice side timer effect with the total count display total can appear. However, when a notice timer effect with a total count display of 10 seconds appears, it is difficult to predict which of the conversation notice 3 and the hold change 3 is being executed only in the character reach effect pattern. Even when the notice timer effect with the total count display of 20 seconds appears, either the hold change 4 or the cut-in A2 mode is executed only in the effect pattern of the character reach. It is difficult to predict.

  In this regard, when a notice-side timer effect having a total count display of 30 seconds appears at a timing that arrives slightly before the appearance timing of the notice E2 among the plurality of appearance timings, only the character reach effect pattern is displayed. If it sees, only the aspect of the action A operation | movement 2 can be performed. However, looking at the SP reach effect pattern (see FIG. 233) described later, the mode of the action A action 2 can be executed at the same timing from the start of the fluctuation. Even if the timer side timer effect with the total count display of 30 seconds appears at the timing of the previous arrival, the timer side timer effect can be performed in any manner, including whether it is a character reach or an SP reach. It is difficult to predict what will be done.

  According to such a configuration, when the notice timer production appears, it is unknown which production is the production target (the big hit expectation varies depending on the type of the production to be produced). Therefore, the game entertainment can be suitably maintained until the count display of the timer effect becomes a specific numerical value (0 in this case). In this embodiment, when a notice timer effect with the same count display total number appears at the same timing, the effect target is basically a conversation notice (unless there is a balance with a mission effect or the like). When the jackpot expectation is the lowest, the jackpot expectation is set to gradually increase in the order of the hold change, cut-in A, accessory A operation, cut-in B, and accessory B operation.

  In addition, according to the above configuration, when the notice side timer effect appears, a plurality of count display totals (the big hit expectation varies depending on the length of the number of seconds) are prepared at any appearance timing. When the notice timer effect appears, it becomes possible to give an interest about which count display total number is, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment when the notice timer effect appears. .

  In this embodiment, even if it is a notice side timer effect that appears at any timing, the effect target is made difficult to predict at the time of appearance, but one effect target for the total count display count It is also possible to include a mode in which the production target is set to be predictable by associating only (for example, a special timer). Further, the appearance timing at which the notice timer effect may appear may include an appearance timing at which only one count display total appears.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 232 (character reach: number of notices 1), for convenience of explanation, when the same effect is made the effect of the variable timer effect and the notice timer effect, The side timer effect and the notice timer effect are counted for the same number of seconds, or as if the count display is terminated at the same timing. However, as described above, the end timing of each count display is actually made different even if the same effect (for example, conversation notice) is used for the effect on the variable timer effect and the notice timer effect. One of the variable side timer effect and the notice side timer effect reaches the specific numerical value (0 in this case) first and is terminated, whereas the other count display is continued.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 232 (character reach: number of notices 1), it is described as if the timer effect count display is made in seconds, but the unit of the number appearing in the count display is “seconds”. It is not limited to. Therefore, for example, the time required for the change in the number on the count display may be different between the change-side timer effect and the notice-side timer effect, or the time required for the change in each number in the count display that appears in the change-side timer effect is constant. It does not have to be.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 232 (character reach: number of notices 1), when “special timer” is determined as the effect contents of the notice effect, the notice timer effect in either of the special timers 1 and 2 is used. Is going to decide what to do. In other words, in this case, after the jackpot symbol (special display mode) appears in the effect pattern (character reach), when 20 seconds have passed (during the jackpot game execution period), the count display is set to a specific numerical value (here, 0). Will be reached. Then, after this, an effect (for example, a hit type for shifting to a high-probability short-time state or a hit type in which a 16-round jackpot game is played) is started, which suggests that it is a type advantageous to the player as a jackpot type. However, such a special timer mode is set in step S5514 described later.

  In this embodiment, it is determined which of the special timers 1 and 2 is selected in the count display lottery (step S5511). It may be set in step S5514.

  In addition, when the count display is started after the lapse of a predetermined time from the start of the variable display, not the timing at which the variable display according to the hold information is started, the timer pre-reading effect described later is not executed. Alternatively, an aspect (for example, during timer preparation) that is displayed in a timer pre-reading effect described later may appear (for example, appear at a predetermined probability) over a predetermined time until the count display is started.

  FIG. 233 is an aspect of a single timer (YES in step S5506), and in the second processing situation in which a decision is made not to execute a mission effect (make a conversation notice appear) (NO in step S5507), It is a time chart for demonstrating the specific content of the count display lottery (step 510) performed when the fluctuation number equivalent to SP reach is selected.

For example, when variation numbers 15 to 22 corresponding to SP reach are selected in such a second processing situation, as shown in FIG. 233, first, as an effect on the variation effect (effect pattern) side,
・ Normal production period during which regular production is performed,
-Normal reach production period after the decorative pattern has reached the reach form under the background of the normal production,
・ Characteristic production period in which the production progresses by switching to a different background from the normal production,
・ The SP reach production period that appears in the form of the progress of the production, and the decoration design stops to show the winning of the jackpot (the jackpot symbol, the lost symbol) Each period, such as the symbol suspension period, is in a processing state that has been determined to appear sequentially within a variation time of 90 seconds (period in which symbol variation is performed) ("fluctuation time" in the figure, (See “Variable PTN Production” line).

  Further, in this processing situation, for example, when the variation number 22 is acquired, after the variable side timer effect is started as the effect pattern at the start of the symbol change and displayed for 10 seconds, the “conversation notice” is displayed. ”, And after the predetermined time has elapsed, the variable side timer effect is restarted and displayed for 10 seconds, and then“ cut-in B ”appears.

  In this example (SP reach: number of notices 1), as in the example shown in FIG. 232 (character reach: number of notices 1), even if it is one variation pattern (variation number), the production pattern Is not limited to this, but it is also possible to select other effect patterns such as starting the fluctuating timer effect after a predetermined time from the start of the symbol change, and displaying the “conversation notice” after counting it for 5 seconds. ing.

  In this example (SP reach: number of notices 1), for example, when “conversation notice” is determined as the effect of the notice effect in the timer object notice lottery (here, step S5524), As shown in FIG. 233, it is determined in either of the conversation notices 1 to 6 whether the conversation notice and the notice timer presentation are executed. In this embodiment, among the conversation notices 1 to 6 in the figure, the aspect of the conversation notice 1 is the aspect with the lowest expectation degree of the big hit, and the selection is made so that the big hit expectation degree becomes higher as the number increases. Probability is set. Therefore, in this count display lottery (step 510), one of the conversation notices 1 to 6 is selected based on the jackpot win or fluctuation pattern (fluctuation numbers 15 to 22). It is desirable to perform the count display lottery based on different selection tables.

  However, similarly, when the change numbers 17, 18, 21, and 22 at which the conversation notice appears as the effect contents of the change effect are acquired, the notice is also given in the timer target notice lottery (here, step S5524). When “conversation notice” is determined as the production content of the production, the mode of conversation notice 1 is always selected. In this case, apart from the conversation announcement performed as the content effect of the variation effect, the count notification of the timer effect is displayed for the conversation preview performed as the effect content of the variation effect without causing the conversation notice to appear as the effect content of the variation effect. The control to be performed is executed (mode of conversation notice 1 in the figure).

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 233, when the variable numbers 15 to 22 corresponding to the character reach are acquired, in the timer target notice lottery (here, step S5524), the content of the notice effect is “hold”. When “change” is determined, it is determined which of the change changes 1 to 7 to execute the hold change and the notice timer production, and “cut-in A” is decided as the notice contents of the notice effect. In the case where the cut-in A and the notice-side timer effect are to be executed, it is determined whether the cut-in A or the notice-side timer effect is executed, and “act A action” is determined as the effect content of the notice effect. If the action A action 1 to 4 is selected, it is determined whether the action A action and the notice timer effect are to be executed, respectively. In the case where “In B” is determined, it is determined in which of cut-in B 1 to 5 the cut-in B and the notice-side timer effect are to be executed. "" Is determined, it is determined in any of the modes B operation 1 to 4 whether to execute the combination B operation and the notice timer presentation.

  In this SP reach example as well, any change selection of hold changes 1-7, cut-in A1-5, accessory A operation 1-4, cut-in B1-5, accessory B operation 1-4 in the figure. Also, the mode with the smallest number is the mode with the lowest expected degree of jackpot, and the selection probability is set so that the degree of jackpot expectation increases as the number increases.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 233, six timings at which the notice side timer effect can appear while one effect pattern (here, SP reach) is performed are prepared (at the start of change, notice E2). A little before the appearance timing of the notice F, a little before the appearance timing of the notice F, a little before the end of the normal reach production period, a timing at which the SP reach production period starts within the character reach production period), and a notice timer at these timings It is the same as in the example shown in FIG. 232 that, when an effect appears, it is difficult to predict which effect is the target of the effect.

  However, in the example shown in FIG. 233, an aspect (for example, timer 40 seconds for cut-in B) in which only one effect target is associated with the total count display count and the effect target is set to be predictable, or a notice The appearance timing at which the side timer effect may appear includes an appearance timing at which only one count display total appears (for example, 10 seconds at the timing when the SP reach effect period starts).

  Thus, in the count display lottery (step S5510), the appearance time of the notice effect or the notice timer effect produced in the timer object notice lottery is determined. In this regard, when the number of notice effects produced in the timer object notice lottery is two or more, in addition to the effect that is designated as the notice object of the notice timer effect, the appearance time of the effect that is not the object of the notice timer effect Etc. are also determined. In addition, when the notice timer effect is executed in the double timer mode, at what timing each of the two notice timer effects and the effects to be produced appear (two notice timer effects) (Including whether or not the count display is executed at the time of overlap) is further determined.

  However, in this count display lottery (step S5510), the number of the notice effects determined in the timer object notice lottery, whether or not it is a double timer mode, and the mission effect (make the conversation notice appear) are executed. Depending on the processing status such as whether or not, it is desirable that the notice effect determined in the timer target notice lottery, the appearance time of the notice timer effect, etc. be determined in different modes. For example, in a processing situation in which a mission effect (make a conversation notice appear) is executed, if a conversation notice appears at a relatively early stage after the start of fluctuation, there will be a lack of dramatic excitement. It is desirable to make it easier to select a conversation notice that appears at a later stage. In addition, in the double timer mode, two timer effects are executed when a situation in which the count displays proceed simultaneously is performed, rather than when each count display is executed in a period in which each count display does not overlap within one effect pattern. The selection ratio is higher when the situation where each count display progresses simultaneously than when the situation where each count display progresses simultaneously does not appear. It is desirable to do. Further, when the number of the notice effects produced by the timer object notice lottery is two or more, the appearance times of the notice effects are determined so that the notice effects do not appear at the same time.

  Note that the timing at which the notice timer effect can appear (for example, at the start of fluctuation, slightly before the notice E2 appearance timing, slightly before the notice F appearance timing, just before the normal reach effect period ends, the character reach effect period Among them, the timing for starting the SP reach production period is within the period during which each notice production (conversation notice, hold change, cut-in A, accessory A operation, cut-in B, accessory B operation) can be performed. It is desirable to set. In other words, in this case, the notice timer production is started even if the notice effect does not appear at a specific timing, or the notice effect is performed even if the notice timer presentation is not started at a particular timing. It can be expected that the decrease in the entertainment interest will be suppressed. Further, since a notice effect appears at a specific timing, and an effect situation in which a notice side timer effect is started may also occur, it is expected to improve the game entertainment. In this case, when the predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the change (at a specific timing), the notification effect is not executed when the predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the change. It is desirable to set so that the rate at which the notice side timer effect is started is higher than the time.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 220, when the count display lottery (step S5510) is performed in this way, as a process of step S5511, the notice timer production effect determined in the count display lottery becomes a special timer. It is determined whether it is possible.

  That is, in the peripheral control MPU 1511a according to this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 232 and FIG. 233, apart from the timer target candidate effect (notice effect that can be the effect object of the notice side timer effect), non-target The non-target notices E1, E2, E3 and the non-target notice F can be executed as the notice effects (notice effects that cannot be the subject of the notice timer effect). Of these, the non-target notice E2 is set so that the big hit expectation is lower than the non-target notice F in a situation where the count display of the notice side timer effect is not performed, whereas the notice side timer effect In the situation where the count display is performed, the expectation of jackpot is set to be higher than that of the non-target notice F.

  In such a configuration, when the non-target notice E2 (first effect) is executed while the count display is not performed, the non-target notice F (second effect) is executed while the count display is not performed. While there is a relationship in which the degree of expectation that a jackpot symbol (a specific symbol aspect) appears is lower than when the non-target notice E2 (first effect) is executed while the count display is being performed, it is counted A notice-side timer effect (count effect) so that the degree of expectation that a jackpot symbol (a specific symbol aspect) appears is higher than when the non-target notice F (second effect) is executed while the display is being performed. Display) can be executed. Therefore, the timer-side notice effect (not subject notice E2 (during the count display execution period) in which count display is performed in a manner that greatly increases the degree of expectation when the non-target notice E2 (first effect) appears in this way. The timer effect) at which the first effect) is started and ended is referred to as a “special timer”.

  That is, in this case, while the count display is not performed, the non-target notice E2 (first effect) functions as an effect with a lower expectation than the non-target notice F (second effect), whereas the count display is While being performed, the non-target notice E2 (first effect) functions as an effect with a higher expectation than the non-target notice F (second effect). Accordingly, although it is a non-target notice E2 (first effect) that is not originally related to the effect of the timer side timer effect (count effect display), the non-target notice E2 (the first effect) before the count display is exhausted. It will be possible to have an interest in whether or not a single production) will appear, thereby maintaining the game entertainment in the period until the count display is digested and a predetermined production (timer target candidate production) is performed. It is expected to be planned.

  In addition, when the count display is started with a small number of counts with a notice side timer effect, the big hit expectation is set to be lower than when the count display is started with a large number of counts with a notice side timer effect, By realizing such control related to the special timer, even if the count display is started with a small total number of counts with a notice timer effect, the non-target notice E2 is being executed while the count display is being executed. It becomes possible to be aware of the possibility of appearing, and it becomes possible to suppress a decrease in the entertainment interest of the game. In this sense, if the non-target notice E2 appears while the count display is being executed, the premier mode in which the jackpot is confirmed with the effects (conversation notice, cut-in, actor action, etc.) that are the targets of the subsequent timer effects. It is desirable to control so that the rate of occurrence of becomes high. Note that the ratio may include 100%.

  In this embodiment, the non-target notices E1 to E3 are executed as so-called step effects, and the non-target notice E2 (first effect) is a condition that the non-target notice E1 appears. It is supposed to appear in In addition, the non-target notice E3 can appear on the condition that the non-target notices E1 and E2 appear, and in this embodiment, a jackpot symbol always appears when the non-target notice E3 appears. I am doing so. According to such a configuration, when the non-target notice E1 (specific effect) appears while the count display of the notice-side timer effect is being performed, the user is interested in whether the non-target notice E2 appears. Thus, it is possible to favorably maintain the gaming interest during the count digestion period.

  However, the non-target notices E1 to E3 do not necessarily have to be executed as so-called step effects, and are not necessary for realizing the above-described effect relationship between the non-target notice E2 and the non-target notice F. The target notices E1 and E3 are not necessarily prepared. Further, the order of appearance of the non-target notice F after the non-target notice E2 (first effect) appears is not limited to this. For example, the non-target notice F (second effect) appears after the non-target notice F (second effect) appears. The target notice E2 (first effect) may appear. In short, the non-target notice E2 may appear first among all the notice effects, or may appear last among all the notice effects. May be set appropriately. Further, the non-target notice E2 may be an image related to (implying) the type of reach effect executed in the variable display.

  In addition, when the non-target notice E2 is not realized as a so-called step effect, it is desirable that the non-target notice E2 is performed in any of a plurality of modes with different jackpot expectations. At this time, when the non-target notice E2 appears in a mode with the highest expected degree of jackpot, even if the count display is not performed, the big hit expectation degree may be higher than that of the non-target notice F. . However, when comparing the jackpot expectation degree (expected degree including all aspects) expected when the non-target notice E2 appears in the situation where the count display is not performed with the jackpot expectation degree expected when the non-target notice F appears, It is required that the big hit expectation is higher when the non-target notice F appears.

  In this regard, when the non-target notice E2 appears in the state where the count display is performed (in the case of a special timer), the non-target notice E2 appears in any of a plurality of modes including a mode with low expectation of big hit In addition, it is desirable that the big hit expectation is higher than the non-target notice F regardless of which mode appears. That is, in this case, since the non-target notice E2 is executed in a mode with a low degree of expectation of jackpot, an effect situation in which the degree of expectation of jackpot is dramatically increased is created. Even if it appears disappointing for a moment, it is expected that the game entertainment will be improved in a surprise manner by confirming that the count display is executed. In this sense, the non-target notice E2 can be executed in a mode with a low expectation of jackpot even in such a special timer situation, and the non-target notice E2 can be executed in any mode including the low mode. It is desirable that the expected degree of appearance of the jackpot symbol be the same even if the above is executed (further, whether or not another notice effect is generated). Note that the degree of expectation may include 100%. However, even in this case, when the non-target notice E2 is caused to appear in the situation where the count display is performed, it is desirable to set so that a highly expected aspect among the plurality of aspects is likely to appear.

  In addition, when the count display across the non-target notice E2 is executed, for example, even when the count display starts with any of the different total counts (for example, “10” and “5”), the same number (for example, It is desirable to control so that the non-target notice E2 appears when “1”). Also, at this time, among the candidates as the total number of counts that appear at the start of the count display (for example, “20”, “10”, “5”), less than half of the candidates with the smallest total number of counts (for example, “5”) It is desirable to control so that the non-target notice E2 appears when the number (number less than 2.5) is reached. In this way, by preventing the non-target notice E2 from appearing until the count display finishes being exhausted, it is possible to favorably maintain the game entertainment during the period until the count display is exhausted.

  Note that the non-target notice F may be executed in any of a plurality of modes having different jackpot expectations, but in a special timer situation, the non-target notice F has the highest jackpot expectation. Even if it appears in the form, it is required that the non-target notice F is set so that the big hit expectation is not higher than the non-target notice E2 (for example, the aspect with the lowest big hit expectation).

  Further, the non-target notice E2 may be allowed to appear at any of a plurality of timings from the start of the variable display. That is, in this case, even when the count display appears at the same timing and the same total number of counts, when the non-target notice E2 is straddled and when it does not straddle, the game entertainment when the count display is executed It is expected to maintain.

  Further, in the peripheral control MPU 1511a according to this embodiment, regarding the variable timer effect, the non-target notice E2 appears in the count display execution period among the candidates that can be selected as the execution mode (effect pattern). Such a mode is not included.

  As shown in FIG. 220, when it is determined in step S5511 that the notice timer presentation effect determined in the count display lottery (step S5510) can be a special timer, step S5512 is performed. When the first timer non-target notice lottery is performed as the process of step S5525 and it is determined that the notice timer presentation effect determined in the count display lottery (step S5510) cannot be a special timer, the process of step S5525 The second timer non-target notice lottery will be performed.

  Note that the case where it is determined that the timer can be a special timer is, for example, in the example shown in FIGS. 232 and 233, an effect mode (for example, FIG. 232, conversation announcements 2, 3, hold changes 2-4, cut-in A1, 2, and accessory actions 1, 2, etc.) are selected, and whether or not it is an effect mode that can be a special timer. Are already classified.

  FIG. 234 is a diagram illustrating an example of the table T7a referred to in the first timer non-target notice lottery (step S5512), and FIG. 235 is referred to in the second timer non-target notice lottery (step S5525). It is a figure which shows an example of table T7b.

  As shown in FIG. 234 and FIG. 235, in the timer non-target notice lottery (steps S5512 and S5525), the notice-side timer effect cannot be rendered on the basis of the big hit result or the variation pattern (variation number). A determination process is performed as to which of the non-target effects E1 to E3, F prepared as effects is to be executed.

  Among these, the table T7a (first timer non-target notice lottery) referred to at the time of the special timer has the notice E2 compared to the table T7b (second timer non-target notice lottery) referred to when not the special timer. The big hit expectation degree when the mode (PTN3, 4, 8) to perform is selected is significantly high. More specifically, when the mode for executing the notice E2 (PTN3, 4, 8) is selected, the big hit expectation is higher than when the mode for executing the notice F (PTN5, 6) is selected. ing.

  On the other hand, in the table T7b (second timer non-target notice lottery) that is referred to when the timer is not a special timer, the notice F is executed when the mode for executing the notice E2 (PTN3, 4, 8) is selected. The jackpot expectation is lower than when the mode (PTN5, 6) is selected.

  In this embodiment, when the table T7a that is referred to at the time of the special timer is compared with the table T7b that is referred to when the timer is not the special timer, the mode (PTN3, 4, 8) for executing the notice E2 is selected. There is a change in the distribution of the production random numbers, and there is a change in the jackpot expectation level. However, when the notice F is executed (PTN5, 6), there is no change in the big hit expectation level, and even the production random number distribution changes. It is not the same.

  When the timer non-target notice lottery (the first timer non-target notice lottery or the second timer non-target notice lottery) is performed and it is determined which non-target notice is to be executed, step S5513 is performed. It is determined whether or not it is determined that the above-mentioned special timer is to be executed.

  That is, as described above, in the peripheral control MPU 1511a according to this embodiment, in a situation where a specific type of reach effect (character reach) is selected, the notice timer is based on the result of the big hit determination (winning or fluctuation pattern, etc.). An effect (count effect display) is started, and the count display can be controlled to continue even after a big hit symbol (special display mode) appears in the effect pattern (effect display). That is, in this case, the count display will continue even after the effect pattern (effect display) corresponding to the result of the big hit determination is finished and the display is made non-display. It becomes difficult to predict the fluctuation time (reach type) of the game, for example, an effect in which the count display started during the symbol change is related to the effect in the big hit game state after the symbol stops It becomes possible, and it becomes possible to make the production development after that interesting.

  More specifically, in the peripheral control MPU 1511a according to this embodiment, first, after a big hit symbol (special display mode) appears (for example, a big hit game start interval period or a big hit game after the symbol is fixedly stopped) Period), the number of rounds (16 rounds) that have a large expected value of the amount that can be obtained as a prize when appearing, or the first special effect in which the ratio of winning the type to shift to the high-probability short-time gaming state increases. It is possible to execute the second special effect that increases the ratio of execution. Note that these ratios may include 100%. Then, the timer-side notice effect on the notice side for the effect that is started after the appearance of such a jackpot symbol (special display mode) starts before the jackpot symbol (special display mode) appears and counts it. The display is controlled to be continuously executed even after a big hit symbol (special display mode) appears.

  That is, in this case, the count display of the notice side timer effect started before the appearance of the jackpot symbol (special display mode) is not terminated when the jackpot symbol (special display mode) appears, but the jackpot symbol (special display mode) When the specific numerical value (0 in this case) is reached after continuously being executed even after appears, the first special effect or the second special effect appears. Therefore, when such a special timer appears, not only does it definitely suggest that a jackpot symbol (special display mode) will appear in the performance pattern, but when it appears, a high-probability short-time gaming state or a 16-round jackpot game Since the rate at which is executed is relatively high, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the gaming interest.

  However, in order to realize such a special timer, first, in addition to winning the big hit in the big hit determination, the big hit is a specific type (a type that generates a short game state with a high probability or a 16 round big hit game) And when it is determined that it is the specific type, the special timer may be controlled to appear with a higher execution probability than when it is determined that it is not the specific type. Desired.

  Therefore, in the peripheral control MPU 1511a according to this embodiment, when execution of the above-mentioned special timer is determined in the process of step S5513, next, as a process of step S5514, whether or not to make the special timer appear is executed. The execution mode of the special timer is determined including the presence or absence.

  For example, in the process of step S5514, first, it is determined whether or not the big hit is a specific type (a type that generates a high probability short-time gaming state or a type that generates a 16 round big hit game). As a result, by determining that the special timer does not appear with a predetermined probability when the big hit is not a specific type, when the special timer appears, the degree of expectation that the big hit is the specific type is increased. Will be able to. The expectation may be 100%. Further, when it is determined that the special timer does not appear, other notice effects (timer target candidate effects, non-target notice) and notice side timer effects may appear instead of the special timer.

  In this embodiment, in the process of step S5514 after the decision to execute the special timer in the timer target notice lottery is performed, the type of jackpot is determined and the special timer is executed based on the result. Whether the special timer is executed in the processing of step S5514 by performing the timer target notice lottery based on the type of jackpot as well as the jackpot winning It may not be determined again whether or not.

  In addition, for the first special effect or the second special effect after the jackpot symbol (special display mode) appears (for example, the start interval period or jackpot game period after the symbol is fixed and stopped) You may make it perform in either of the some aspect from which the expectation degree which is a special classification differs. That is, in this case, when the special timer appears, when the count display reaches a specific numerical value (here, 0), the first special effect or the second special effect is executed in a highly expected manner among a plurality of aspects. It will be.

  Further, in this embodiment, for the effects (first special effect or second special effect) after the jackpot symbol (special display mode) appears, a predetermined time has elapsed after the jackpot symbol (special display mode) appears. However, in the example shown in FIG. 232, it is made to appear at the timing at which 20 seconds have passed. You may make it appear at a timing and the 2nd timing which 30 seconds passed). That is, in this case, as the special timer, the first mode that reaches a specific numerical value (0 in this case) when 15 seconds elapse (or shortly before) after the jackpot symbol (special display mode) appears, and the jackpot symbol When 30 seconds have passed since the (special display mode) appears (or just before that), either the second mode that reaches a specific numerical value (0 in this case) is selected and made to appear.

  At this time, it is set so that the ratio of the special type jackpot is higher when the stage appears at the second timing than when the stage appears at the first timing, and the jackpot is the specific type. Sometimes, if it is executed so that the ratio of causing the special timer to appear in the second mode is higher than that in the first mode, how long the count display after the big hit symbol (special display mode) appears will continue. It becomes possible to have an additional interest. Note that these ratios may include 100%. By the way, when the production does not appear at either the first timing or the second timing, the ratio of the special type jackpot is set lower than when the production appears at the first timing. .

  For the special timer, in the execution period of the variable display prior to the appearance of the jackpot symbol (special display mode), for example, it is displayed as “Preparing timer”, and “Preparing timer” is displayed. The count display may be started after the jackpot symbol (special display mode) has appeared. In other words, during the big hit game, the time required for digestion of each round game varies according to the progress of the game, so in the execution period of the variable display before the big hit symbol (special display mode) appears. If the count display is started, it is difficult to set the count display of the special timer to reach a predetermined value during a specific round game, and further to set the effect to be produced. In this regard, if the count display is started after the jackpot symbol (special display mode) appears, for example, the state of “timer preparation” is maintained until a specific round game in the jackpot game is started. In addition, by causing the count display to start in accordance with the start of the specific round game, the count display reaches a predetermined value during the specific round game so that an effect to be rendered is executed. It becomes possible to set to. At this time, the display such as “Preparing timer” may not be performed until the count display is started after the jackpot symbol (special display mode) appears.

  Also, when the count display is started after the jackpot symbol (special display mode) is made to appear in this way, it is different even during the execution of the variable display before the jackpot symbol (special display mode) is made to appear. You may make it start the count display of the notice side timer effect. As for the other notice side timer effect, the effect that the count display is consumed and the effect to be rendered appears before the jackpot symbol (special display mode) appears, or the jackpot symbol ( It may be one (double special timer) in which an effect to be produced appears after the count display is exhausted after the special display mode) appears.

  It should be noted that the production contents that are different from the production during the variable display and the production during the jackpot game appear, and usually the production at the time of production switching different from any production (for example, opening production etc.) is executed between them. Often done. In this respect, the timer display is set so that the count display does not reach a predetermined value within the switching period in which the effect at the time of such effect switching is executed, and the count display is not displayed within the switching period. It is desirable to make the player recognize that the two effects (in this case, the effect during the variable display and the effect during the big hit game) are not connected to each other. However, in this case, while the count display of the timer effect is hidden, the count display is digested for the elapsed time, and when the count display is displayed again, the count display is hidden. It is desirable to control so that the value is smaller than the numerical value (not countdown, but more when counting up).

  Then, whether the execution mode of the special timer is determined in this way (step S5514), or if the execution of the special timer is not determined (NO in step S5513), the timer target notice lottery or count is performed as the processing of step S5515. After the notice effect determined by the display lottery or the like is set in a predetermined storage area, the process related to the notice lottery is terminated. Thereby, drawing data corresponding to the effect determined in the notice lottery is created, and control is performed to start each effect in the effect symbol variation process.

  On the other hand, after the second mission effect lottery (step S5551) in the case where it is determined that the timer side timer effect is not won (NO in step S5503), various lotteries (notice side of the notice side timer effect) are performed. A timer target candidate effect (notice) with a content (table) according to whether a decision to perform a mission effect is made as a result of the second mission effect lottery without performing a timer type lottery or a single lottery (step S5552). An effect lottery (steps S5553, S5554, S5563, and S5564) for a notice effect that can be an effect of the side timer effect is performed.

More specifically, one of the following processes is executed.
When the notification processing is not executed (NO in step S5503) and the decision is made to execute the mission effect (make the conversation notice appear) (YES in step S5552). First, based on the number-of-notice determination table that is referred to when the processing state is the fifth, the number of the above-mentioned timer target candidate effects during the execution of one effect pattern is used as the effect contents of the notice effect. A process for determining whether or not to appear is performed (step S5553). Next, a determination process is performed as to which type of notice effect appears as the timer target candidate effect by the number determined in the determination process (step S5554).

When the notification processing is not executed (NO in step S5503) and the decision is made that the mission effect (make the conversation notice appear) is not executed (NO in step S5552). First, based on the number-of-notice determination table that is referred to when the sixth processing status is in effect, the number of the above-mentioned timer target candidate effects during the execution of one effect pattern as the effect contents of the notice effect A process for determining whether or not to appear is performed (step S5563). Next, a determination process is performed as to which type of notice effect appears as the timer target candidate effect by the number determined in the determination process (step S5564).

  Then, as described above with reference to FIG. 224, even in the fifth and sixth processing situations in which the notice timer effect is not executed (NO in step S5503), the mission effect (make the conversation notice appear) is executed. When the effect is determined, the upper limit number of appearances (average appearance number) of the timer target candidate effect is larger than when the decision to execute the mission effect (make the conversation notice appear) is not made. I try to control it.

  FIG. 236 shows a fifth processing situation in which the notice-side timer effect is not executed (NO in step S5503) and the decision to execute the mission effect (make the conversation notice appear) (YES in step S5552) is made. It is a figure which shows an example of table T5e referred in the process of step S5553 when it exists in. Further, FIG. 237 shows a sixth case in which the notice timer operation is not executed (NO in step S5503) and the decision is made not to execute the mission effect (make the conversation notice appear) (NO in step S5552). It is a figure which shows an example of table T5f referred in the process of step S5563 when it exists in a process condition.

  First, as shown in FIG. 236, the table T5e is referred to when the mission effect is executed. Therefore, the loss variation pattern that causes the conversation notice to appear as the effect content of the variation effect (the mission cannot be successful). When the variation numbers 9, 13, 17, and 21 corresponding to the variation pattern) are acquired, the table T5e is not referred to. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 237, since the table T5f is referred to when the mission effect is not executed, the loss variation pattern that causes the conversation notice to appear as the effect content of the variation effect (the mission can be successful). The table T5f is also referred to when the variation numbers 9, 13, 17, and 21 corresponding to (no variation pattern) are acquired. Therefore, in the table T5f, effect random numbers are assigned to the variable numbers 9, 13, 17, and 21 separately for each notice number.

  Further, both the table T5e and the table T5f are referred to in the fifth and sixth processing situations in which the notice timer presentation is not executed, and in these process situations, the notice timer presentation is produced. It is not essential to select any one of the timer candidate candidate effects that can be targeted. Therefore, in both the table T5e and the table T5f, an effect random number is assigned to each variable number so that the timer target candidate effect does not necessarily have to be selected (the number of notices is 0).

  In addition, among the contents of the same reach production (character reach and SP reach) in the table T5e and the table T5f, the variation number where the timer target candidate production (conversation notice or cut-in A) does not appear as the production content of the fluctuation production varies. There is a higher percentage of timer candidate candidate effects being selected compared to variable numbers that do not show timer candidate candidate effects (conversation notice or cut-in A) as the effects of the effect, In the variation number 7 that is the reach, only up to three timer object candidate effects can appear, and in the variation number 15 that is the SP reach at the time of loss, only up to five timer object candidate effects can appear. The points that are not performed are the same as the table T5a described above.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 220, how many timer target candidate effects appear as the contents of the effect of the notice effect when in the fifth and sixth processing situations in which the notice timer effect is not executed in this way. After the determination process (steps S5553 and S5563) has been performed, the determination process (steps S5554 and S5564) regarding which type of notice effect to appear as the timer target candidate effect by the determined number is performed. . However, when it is determined that no timer target candidate effect is caused to appear as a result of the notice number determination process (steps S5553 and S5563) (notice number 0), in the timer object notice lottery (steps S5554 and S5564), One processing result that does not select any of the timer target candidate effects regardless of the variation number is always selected.

  FIG. 238 shows the fifth processing state in which the notice-side timer effect is not executed (NO in step S5503) and the decision to execute the mission effect (make the conversation notice appear) is made (YES in step S5552). FIG. 16 shows an example of a table T6e-1 that is referred to when it is determined that the number of notices is 1 as a result of executing the process of step S5553 (step S5554). Further, FIG. 239 shows a fifth case in which the notice side timer effect is not executed (NO in step S5503), and the mission effect (make the conversation notice appear) is determined (YES in step S5552). It is a figure showing an example of table T6e-2 referred to when the number of notices is decided to be 2 as a result of performing processing of Step S5553 in processing status (Step S5554).

  Further, FIG. 240 shows a sixth state in which the notice-side timer effect is not executed (NO in step S5503), and the mission effect (make the conversation notice appear) is not executed (NO in step S5552). It is a figure showing an example of table T6f-1 referred to when the number of notices is decided to be 1 as a result of performing processing of Step S5563 in a processing situation (Step S5564). Further, FIG. 241 shows a sixth state in which the notice timer operation is not executed (NO in step S5503) and the mission effect (make the conversation notice appear) is not executed (NO in step S5552). It is a figure showing an example of table T6f-2 referred to when the number of notices is decided to be 2 as a result of performing processing of Step S5563 in a processing situation (Step S5564).

  For example, as shown in FIGS. 238 to 241, when it is determined that the tables T6e and T6f that are referred to in the fifth and sixth processing statuses do not execute the notice side timer effect. Since all of the N notice effects that are determined to be executed as timer target candidate effects are not set as effect objects for the notice timer effect, all of them are normal. This is executed as a mode of the notice effect (in the figure, the x mark indicates that it is executed as a mode of the normal notice effect).

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 238 to 241, in the tables T6e and T6f that are referred to in the fifth and sixth processing situations, the same effect is produced by the variable side timer effect and the notice side timer effect. Since the change numbers 9, 10, 13, 14, 17, 18, 21, 22, and 22 corresponding to the change pattern that causes the conversation notice to appear as the effect contents of the change effect are acquired, it is executed. A production random number is assigned to each variable number so that a conversation announcement is not selected as a notice production to be performed. Similarly, in the tables T6e and T6f, variation numbers 11 to 14 and 19 to 19 correspond to loss variation patterns (variation patterns in which the mission cannot be successful) in which cut-ins A and B appear as the contents of the effect of the variation effect. When 22 is acquired, an effect random number is assigned to each variable number so that cut-in A and B are not selected as a notice effect to be executed.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 238 to 241, the tables T6e and T6f that are referred to in the fifth and sixth processing situations are referred to when the notice timer effect is not executed. Therefore, the announcement (here, a special timer) based on the assumption that the announcement timer production is performed is not included in the announcement production to be selected.

  In addition, in the table T6e that is referred to when in the fifth processing status, since it is referred when execution of the mission effect (make the conversation notice appear) is determined, FIG. As also shown, when the variation numbers 10, 14, 18, and 22 for executing the “conversation notice” are acquired as the contents of the fluctuation effect, or “the conversation notice is indicated as the timer target candidate effect (content of the notice effect)” When “” is selected (PTN1), a special display (mission success) is displayed and it is definitely suggested that a jackpot symbol appears.

  Also, in the table T6f that is referred to when in the sixth processing status, it is referred when the mission effect (make the conversation notice appear) is not executed, so the conversation notice appears as the effect content of the variable effect. The fact that production random numbers are assigned to each of the numbers 9, 13, 17, and 21 corresponding to the loss variation patterns to be performed (variation patterns in which the mission cannot be successful) is also described in Table 6a described above. Is the same as

  As shown in FIG. 220, even when it is determined not to execute the notice side timer effect in the process of step S5503, after the timer subject notice lottery (steps S5554 and S5564) is performed in this way, Which of the non-target effects E1 to E3 and F that are prepared as effects that cannot be the target of the notice timer effect based on the winning results or variation pattern (variation number) of the big hit Determination processing (third timer non-target notice lottery: step S5555) is performed.

  Although the table referred to in step S5555 is omitted, the table is basically the same as the table T7b (second timer non-target notice lottery) referred to when the timer is not a special timer. When the mode of executing E2 (PTN3, 4, 8) is selected, the big hit expectation is lower than when the mode of executing notice F (PTN5, 6) is selected.

  After the third timer non-target notice lottery (step S5555) is performed, the timer target notice lottery (steps S5554 and S5564) or the third timer non-target notice lottery ( After the notice effect determined in step S5555) is set in a predetermined storage area, the process related to the notice lottery is terminated. Thereby, drawing data corresponding to the effect determined in the notice lottery is created, and control is performed to start each effect in the effect symbol variation process.

  In the peripheral control MPU 1511a according to this embodiment, when it is determined in step S5503 that the timer side timer effect is not to be executed, the timer target advance lottery and the third timer non-target advance lottery are processed separately. I decided to do it as However, if it is determined not to execute the notice timer effect in the process of step S5503, it is not necessary to determine the execution mode of the non-target effects E1 to E3, F in relation to the notice timer effect. The timer target notice lottery and the third timer non-target notice lottery may be executed in one lottery process.

  In addition, the above-described special timer mode (non-target notice E2 is set so that the big hit expectation is lower than the non-target notice F in a situation where the count display of the notice side timer effect is not performed. In the situation where the count display of the notice side timer effect is performed, the relationship with the notice side timer effect is also adopted in the case of not adopting the big hit expectation degree compared to the non-target notice F). Since it is not necessary to determine the execution mode of the non-target effects E1 to E3, F, the timer target notice lottery and the third timer non-target notice lottery may be executed within one lottery process.

  Further, in this embodiment, after determining whether or not to execute the notice timer effect, the determination process as to which effect is to be executed as the notice effect is performed. After determining in what manner the effect is to be performed, the presence / absence of execution of the notice timer effect and the execution mode may be determined.

  By the way, in the peripheral control MPU 1511a according to this embodiment, as described above, when a winning (accepting a game ball) occurs at the start opening 2002, 2004, whether to perform a pre-reading effect on the hold information corresponding to the winning The determination process about whether or not is performed (steps S5245 and S5255). In this respect, in this determination process, the hold mode that changes the display mode (color, form, etc.) of the hold display that is the target of the pre-reading effect based on the information on the big hit determination or the fluctuation pattern included in the hold information. Lottery for change effects (existence of execution, lottery for display mode), lottery for look-ahead zone effects over multiple variations (lottery for execution status, execution mode (color, number of continuous executions, etc.)), etc. In addition, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not the variable display corresponding to the hold information is the target of “timer pre-reading effect”.

  Here, the timer pre-reading effect is an effect in which when the change display that has been put on hold (the change display of the effect target) is being executed, the proportion of the notice-side timer effect that appears within the change time increases. For example, in the effect display device 1600 or the like, a predetermined image (for example, “Preparing a timer”) is displayed at the start timing of the variable symbol display that starts after the winning timing (the timing when the timer pre-reading effect is won). Etc.) is displayed. Note that the reason why the predetermined image (for example, “Preparing the timer”, etc.) does not appear at the timing of winning the prize (the timing when the timer pre-reading effect is won) is to indicate which hold information corresponds to the timer pre-reading effect. This is to make it difficult to recognize.

  According to such a timer look-ahead effect, it may be suggested that there is a high rate of occurrence of the notice side timer effect over a plurality of variable displays without specifying which hold display is supported. Since it becomes possible to do so, it is expected to maintain the gaming interests over a plurality of variable displays. However, among the preceding effects (prefetch effects), including such timer prefetch effects, it is a type of continuous (or continued) over a plurality of variable displays without specifying which hold display is supported. When performing a production (preceding period production), if the same type of production (preceding period production) and its execution period may overlap, the production becomes too complex and what is targeted / purposed There is a concern that it will not be possible to understand whether it is a production, and the entertainment interest will be reduced.

  Therefore, when determining whether or not to execute such a preceding period effect (pre-reading determination at the time of winning a prize), the preceding period effect corresponding to other previously held information that has been won is not being executed and waiting for execution. Judgment is made as to whether or not it is in the state of And the preceding period effect such as the timer pre-reading effect is newly provided at least on the condition that the preceding period effect according to the other on-hold information previously won is not executed and is not in a waiting state. It is possible to make a decision to generate the error. As a result, it is possible to avoid that the two preceding period effects are overlapped, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in the gaming interest.

  As the preceding period effect, for example, in addition to the timer pre-reading effect, a continuous continuous pre-reading effect that causes at least a part of a stop symbol to appear in the same manner (color of numbers, etc.) over multiple variations, or a background image over multiple variations It is possible to employ a pre-read zone effect that changes the character to a special mode. In the above process (prefetching determination at the time of winning a prize), among these preceding period effects, the same type of preceding period effects do not appear overlapping, and even if they are different types of preceding period effects, these execution periods Will be controlled so that they do not overlap. Among the pre-reading effects, for the type of effects (for example, a hold change effect, etc.) that are performed over a plurality of variable displays by identifying which hold display is supported, the execution status of these preceding period effects It is desirable to be able to appear regardless of whether or not it is possible to appear, but if a new prize occurs when the preceding period production is being executed or is waiting to be executed, a new prize will occur when it is not in that situation It is desirable to perform the pre-reading determination at the time of winning so that the appearance ratio of the effect of the type (for example, the hold change effect) is reduced as a pre-reading effect corresponding to the winning compared to the case where the winning is performed.

  As described above, while a preceding period effect such as a timer prefetch effect (an effect of a type that is continuous (or continued) over a plurality of variable displays without specifying which hold display is supported) is executed. Even if a new winning of a game ball is generated, the prohibition control is performed so that this does not occur for the preceding period effect corresponding to this, so that the two preceding period effects interfere with each other. Decline in interest can be suppressed. However, if such prohibition control is performed, the frequency of the preceding period effect being performed as the preceding effect is reduced by the amount that the preceding period effect is subject to prohibition control, and there is a concern that the game entertainment will be degraded. The

  Therefore, in the peripheral control MPU 1511a according to this embodiment, when the preceding period effect corresponding to the hold information is executed while the change display of the special symbol corresponding to the hold information has not yet started, first, the specific effect Information indicating that the status is restricted is set. Then, when the hold information is newly stored when the information is set by the previously stored hold information, at least the special symbol variation display corresponding to the previously stored hold information is ended. While the preceding period effect corresponding to the newly stored hold information is not executed until, the newly stored after the end of the variable symbol display of the special symbol corresponding to the previously stored hold information The preceding period effect corresponding to the hold information is controlled to be executed.

  That is, in this case, even if it is once determined that the execution of the preceding period effect corresponding to the hold information is not allowed at the time when the hold information is newly stored, the game is then advanced and stored first. In a gaming situation in which there is no concern that production interference with the preceding period effect corresponding to the hold information has occurred, the execution of the preceding period effect is permitted once it has been determined that the execution is not allowed. As a result, it is possible to suitably maintain the frequency at which the preceding period effect is performed while performing the prohibition control on the preceding period effect, thereby suppressing a decrease in the gaming interest.

  More specifically, in the first special figure prefetching process (FIG. 206: step S5245) and the second special figure prefetching process (FIG. 207: step S5255) when a new winning occurs, first, the first special reservation is made. Based on the counter value by the number counter or the second special reservation number counter, it is determined what is the holding order (digestion order) of the new winning. For example, in the case of the first special symbol prefetching process, first, the hold information corresponding to the new winning is stored in any of the first special symbol hold storage area a to the first special symbol hold storage area d. Determine if it is in a state. And after this, it is stored in the hold information that is stored prior to the new winning and the variable display is being executed, and the hold information that is in a state where the variable display is not executed. Determine if there is something. As a result, even if there is specific holding information that is the execution target of the preceding period effect, the execution of the preceding period effect according to the new winning is not completely prohibited, In the period after the variable display according to the hold information is completed, control is performed such that execution of the preceding period effect according to the new winning is permitted.

Hereinafter, a method for realizing such control will be described by taking a more detailed game situation as an example.
In FIG. 242 (a), hold information (first special symbol) in which the variable display is in execution and three hold information in which the variable display is not executed (all are the first special symbol) are stored. It is a figure which shows the example about table T7a referred in a 1st special figure prefetch process, when a new winning (1st special symbol) generate | occur | produces in the state which is being held. FIG. 242 (b) shows the hold information (first special symbol) in which the variable display is in execution and the two pieces of hold information (both in the first special symbol) in which the variable display is not executed. It is a figure which shows the example about table T7b referred in the 1st special figure prefetch process, when a new winning (1st special symbol) generate | occur | produces in the memorize | stored state.

  As shown in FIG. 242 (a), in this table T7a, hold information (first special symbol) in which the variable display is in execution and three hold information in which the variable display is in an unexecuted state (whichever And a first special symbol) depending on whether one of them is the target of the preceding period effect, or none of which is the target of the preceding period effect. It is possible to determine from which timing the corresponding hold information can be the target of the preceding period effect (the number of prefetchable fluctuations).

  For example, in the table T7a, all of the hold information (first special symbol) in which the variable display is in execution and the three pieces of hold information in which the variable display is not executed (all are the first special symbol). Is not the subject of the preceding period effect, the variable display according to the hold 1 (first hold information stored in the first special symbol hold storage area a) and the hold 2 (first special symbol hold storage) A variable display according to the second hold information stored in the area b), a variable display according to the hold 3 (the third hold information stored in the first special symbol hold storage area b), and The new winnings were targeted over four variable display periods with the variable display corresponding to the holding 4 corresponding to the new winning (fourth holding information stored in the first special symbol holding storage area d). It is possible to execute the preceding period production There is determined (determination that prefetching variability number is 4). That is, in this case, the variable display corresponding to the hold 4 corresponding to the new winning is performed at the timing after the variable display corresponding to the running state is finished and the variable display corresponding to the first hold information is started. Execution of the preceding period effect for is permitted.

  In addition, in the table T7a, when the hold information in the state where the change display is being executed is the target of the preceding period effect, the change display corresponding to the hold 2, the change display corresponding to the hold 3, and the new It is determined that the preceding period effect for the new winning can be executed over the three variable display periods with the variable display according to the hold 4 according to the winning prize (the number of pre-reading fluctuations is 3). Determination). That is, in this case, the timing after the fluctuation display in the running state is finished, the fluctuation display according to the first hold information is further finished, and the fluctuation display according to the second hold information is started. Thus, execution of the preceding period effect for the variable display corresponding to the hold 4 corresponding to the new winning is permitted.

  Here, even if the hold information in the state where the change display is being executed is the target of the preceding period effect, the change display according to the hold 1, the change display according to the hold 2, and the hold 3 It is determined that the preceding period effect for the new prize can be executed over the four fluctuation display periods of the fluctuation display corresponding to the new prize and the fluctuation display corresponding to the hold 4 corresponding to the new winning ( It may be determined that the number of prefetch fluctuations is 4). However, in this case, the preceding period effect that appeared in the variable display in the running state and the new preceding period effect that starts with the variable display corresponding to the hold 1 are continuously executed. Whether the preceding period effect is the same effect (whether the previous preceding period effect continues), or is another preceding period effect newly started (whether the previous preceding period effect has ended)? Since this makes it difficult to distinguish, the method of setting the preceding period effect as a prohibited period so as not to newly occur in the first variable display after the preceding period effect ends (the method adopted in the table T7a). It is more desirable to adopt. Such a method is employed not only in the table T7a but also in other tables T7 (in addition to the table T7b, a table not shown).

  In addition, in the table T7a, when the hold 1 is the target of the preceding period effect, two change displays of the change display according to the hold 3 and the change display according to the hold 4 according to the new winning. It is determined that the preceding period effect for the new winning can be executed over the period (determination that the number of pre-reading fluctuations is 2). That is, in this case, the variable display in the running state is ended, the variable display according to the first hold information is ended, the variable display according to the second hold information is further ended, and the third display At the timing after the start of the variable display according to the hold information, execution of the preceding period effect for the variable display according to the hold 4 according to the new winning is permitted.

  In addition, in the table T7a, when the hold 2 is the target of the preceding period effect, the preceding period for the new winning is only the variable display period corresponding to the holding 4 corresponding to the new winning. It is determined that the effect can be executed (determination that the number of prefetch fluctuations is 1). That is, in this case, the variable display in the running state is ended, the variable display according to the first hold information is ended, the variable display according to the second hold information is ended, and the third hold information is displayed. The preceding period for the variable display according to the hold 4 according to the new winning at a timing after the variable display according to the game is further ended and the variable display according to the fourth hold information is started. The execution of the production is allowed.

  Further, in the table T7a, when the hold 3 is the target of the preceding period effect, it is determined that the preceding period effect for the new winning is not executable (the number of pre-reading fluctuations is 0). Judgment). That is, in this case, the execution of the preceding period effect for the variable display according to the hold 4 according to the new winning is not permitted.

  On the other hand, in the table T7b, the hold 3 is not included as a determination target of whether or not it is the target of the preceding period effect, and the number of prefetchable fluctuations obtained as a determination result is smaller than that in the table T7a. However, since it is basically the same as the table T7a, the description will be omitted. In addition, tables similar to these are also prepared at the time of holding 2 wins and at the time of holding 1 wins, but the explanation is omitted.

  Incidentally, it may be assumed that there are two pieces of hold information that are the targets of the preceding period production at the time of winning the hold 4, etc., but in this case, either To determine the number of prefetchable fluctuations. For example, at the time of winning the hold 4, if the variable hold and the hold 2 are the targets of different preceding period effects in the table T7a, the hold 2 on the later side of the holding order is the target of the preceding period effect. “The number of prefetchable fluctuations = 1” is determined.

  Further, as described above, the control related to the prohibition period of the preceding period effect is a type of effect that is continuous (or continued) over a plurality of variable displays without specifying which hold display is supported. This is done for the purpose of setting a prohibition period for this type of performance based on the execution status. Therefore, the prohibition period of the preceding period effect does not occur depending on the execution status of the type of effect (holding change effect) that specifies which hold display is supported, and the execution status of the preceding period effect (read ahead) Even if the number of possible fluctuations = 0, the type of effect (hold change effect) that identifies which hold display is supported is not prohibited.

  Moreover, even if it is in the prohibition period of the preceding period effect, among the timer prefetching effects, for the timer prefetching effect performed in the first preceding mode and the second preceding mode, which will be described later, the notice side timer effect appears. You may make it appear because certainty is not calculated | required.

  If the hold information on the second special symbol side is included in the hold information in which the variable display is not executed as the prohibition control of the preceding period effect, the hold information on the second special symbol side is preceded. Even if it is not the target of the period effect, control is performed so that a new preceding period effect is not started until the variable display according to the hold information on the second special symbol side is ended. Good. At this time, it is not necessary to set the next variable display period after the variable display corresponding to the hold information on the second special symbol side as the prohibition period. It is desirable to allow the production to start.

  In addition, with regard to the processing for confirming the pre-reading production status set for hold in this way and determining the pre-reading variable number according to the result, a new winning is generated each time the hold is used. It is desirable to do it every time.

  In the first special figure prefetching process (FIG. 206: step S5245) and the second special figure prefetching process (FIG. 207: step S5255), when the prefetchable variation number is determined in this way, the determined period (prefetchable). The number of fluctuations) is determined as to what kind of preceding period effect is to be executed (including whether or not it is executed).

  For example, first, it is determined which type of preceding period effect is to be executed for the hold information corresponding to the new winning. As described above, the types of the preceding period effects include a plurality of specific preceding displays that indicate that there is a high possibility that a pre-reading zone effect that displays related background images across multiple variations and a notice timer effect is performed. It is possible to prepare a timer pre-reading effect or the like displayed across the variation as a selection candidate. As a result, when the type of the preceding period effect is determined, a determination process as to how the preceding period effect of the determined type is executed is performed.

  243 (a) and (b) are diagrams showing an example of the table T8a-1 and the table T8a-2 that are referred to when the execution mode of the timer prefetch effect is determined in a situation where the prefetch variable number is four. It is. FIGS. 244 (a) and (b) are diagrams showing an example of the table T8b-1 and the table T8b-2 that are referred to when the execution mode of the timer prefetch effect is determined in a situation where the prefetch variable number is three. It is.

  As described above, the timer pre-reading effect is an effect that, when appearing, the rate at which the notice-side timer effect appears is high when the hold information that is the target of prefetching is digested, and the periphery according to this embodiment In the control MPU 1511a, the timer prefetching effect is executed in the first preceding mode, the second preceding mode, the third preceding mode, or the like, in which the ratio of the notice side timer effect appearing is different.

  Here, the first preceding mode is, for example, a display in which a first mode such as “timer occurrence premonition” is displayed on the effect display device 1600, and when the timer prefetching effect is executed in the first preceding mode. The probability that the notice timer effect is executed is set to approximately 20% (step S5502).

  In addition, the second preceding mode is, for example, a second mode such as “timer occurrence chance” displayed on the effect display device 1600. When the timer pre-reading effect is executed in the second preceding mode, a notice side is displayed. The probability that the timer effect is executed is set to approximately 80% (step S5502).

  In addition, the third preceding aspect is, for example, a third aspect such as “timer being prepared” is displayed on the effect display device 1600. When the timer pre-reading effect is executed in the third preceding aspect, the notice timer The performance is always executed (even if it is not 100%, it may have a higher probability than the second preceding mode) (step S5502).

  Then, based on the information on the big hit for prefetch determination, the information on the variation pattern number for prefetch determination, and the like, it is determined in which execution mode the timer prefetch effect is executed. For example, in a situation where the number of possible pre-reading changes is 4, with reference to the tables T8a-1 and T8a-2 shown in FIGS. 243 (a) and (b), the prefetching corresponding to the fluctuation numbers 1 to 22 is performed. In the situation where either aspect is selected based on the information and the production random number assigned to the information and the prefetch variable number is 3, tables T8b-1 and T8b- shown in FIG. 2, one of the modes is selected on the basis of the prefetch information corresponding to the variable numbers 1 to 22 and the effect random numbers assigned to the information.

As shown in FIG. 243 (a), in the table T8a-1, the display of variation of the hold information that is the target of the timer prefetching effect is started in the state where the first preceding mode finally appears. The following three modes are prepared as modes.
The timer pre-reading effect does not appear in any manner when the change display of the hold information that is the target of the timer pre-reading effect is in the state of hold 3 and hold 2 and is the target of the timer pre-reading effect. A mode in which the timer pre-reading effect is displayed in the first preceding mode (prediction of timer occurrence) when the variable information display of the hold information is in the hold 1 state. When the state is 3, the timer prefetching effect does not appear in any manner, and the timer prefetching effect is the first preceding when the change display of the hold information that is the target of the timer prefetching effect is in the hold 2 state. A mode (prediction of occurrence of timer) that is displayed even in the hold 1 state. Hold this timer prefetch effect when dynamic display is in the state of the hold 3 and displayed in the first prior embodiment (feeling of timer generator) 2, aspects to be continued in a state of hold 1

In the table T8a-1, the following six modes can be used as modes for starting the variable display of the hold information that is the target of the timer prefetching effect in the state where the second preceding mode appears in the end. It is prepared.
The timer pre-reading effect does not appear in any manner when the change display of the hold information that is the target of the timer pre-reading effect is in the state of hold 3 and hold 2 and is the target of the timer pre-reading effect. A mode in which the timer pre-reading effect is displayed in the second preceding mode (timer occurrence chance) when the variable information on-hold information is in the hold 1 state. In this state, the timer prefetching effect is not caused to appear in any manner, and the timer prefetching effect is displayed in the second preceding mode when the change display of the hold information that is the target of the timer prefetching effect is in the hold 2 state. A mode in which (timer occurrence chance) is displayed and this is continued even in the hold 1 state. A mode in which the timer pre-reading effect is displayed in the second preceding mode (timer occurrence chance) when the fluctuation display is in the hold 3 state and this is continued even in the hold 2 and hold 1 states. When the change display of the hold information in the state is in the hold 3 state, the timer prefetch effect is not caused to appear in any manner, and the change display of the hold information that is the target of the timer prefetch effect is in the hold 2 state The timer pre-reading effect is displayed when the timer pre-reading effect is displayed in the first preceding mode (predicting the occurrence of the timer) and the variation display of the hold information that is the target of the timer pre-reading effect is in the hold 1 state. Is changed from the first preceding mode (prediction of timer occurrence) to the second preceding mode (timer generation chance) and is displayed. The timer pre-reading effect is displayed in the first preceding mode (prediction of timer occurrence) when the change display of the hold information being held is in the hold 3 state, and this is continued even in the hold 2 state. When the change display of the hold information that is the target of the production is in the hold 1 state, the timer pre-reading production is changed from the first preceding mode (prediction of timer generation) to the second preceding mode (timer occurrence chance). Mode to be displayed ・ When the change display of the hold information that is the target of the timer prefetching effect is in the state of the hold 3, the timer prefetching effect is displayed in the first preceding mode (prediction of occurrence of timer) and the timer prefetching effect The timer pre-reading effect is changed from the first preceding mode (prediction of timer generation) to the second preceding mode (timer generating channel) when the change display of the holding information that is the target of the holding is in the holding 2 state. A mode in which the display is changed and displayed in the hold 1 state.

  Note that the timer pre-reading effects of the first and second preceding modes are displayed in the hold 1 state and then continuously displayed after the hold information is digested and the variable display is started. It is desirable to do so. Moreover, you may make it a form change further in the fluctuation | variation display started after the said hold information was digested. Further, when the notice timer effect is started in the variable display, the timer prefetch effect of the first preceding aspect and the second preceding aspect may be hidden, but the notice timer effect is started. Even so, the display is continued even after the notice side timer effect is started, or after the notice side timer effect is started. If it is made non-display at a predetermined timing thereafter, it becomes possible to add interest. Note that if the timer-predictive timer effect is not executed even though the timer pre-reading effect is executed in either the first preceding aspect or the second preceding aspect, the non-notification is made when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the symbol variation. It will be displayed. Further, it is more desirable that the timing of the non-display is the same as the timing of the non-display (such as the predetermined timing described above) when the notice side timer effect is executed.

  In the peripheral control MPU 1511a according to this embodiment, the first predecessor mode (predicting the occurrence of a timer) or the second predecessor mode regardless of the timer prefetching effect that increases the execution ratio of the notice timer effect when it appears. The timer pre-reading effect of (timer occurrence chance) and the timer pre-reading effect of the third preceding mode (timer preparation) are made to appear as different effects. Therefore, as is clear from the contents of the table T8a-1, in the state where the first preceding mode and the second preceding mode are displayed, the timer pre-reading effect is changed from these preceding modes to the third preceding mode. This is not adopted for the display mode. In addition, in the situation where the timer prefetching effect of the third preceding mode (during timer preparation) appears, the timer prefetching effect of the first preceding mode (prediction of timer generation) or the second preceding mode (timer generation chance) appears. Or, in the situation where the timer prefetching effect of the first preceding mode (timer occurrence premonition) or the second preceding mode (timer generation chance) appears, the timer prefetching effect of the third preceding mode (timer preparation) appears. Can be generated.

  Therefore, in the situation where the number of possible pre-reading changes is 4, referring to the table T8a-1 shown in FIG. 243 (a), the first preceding mode (prediction of timer generation) or the second preceding mode (timer generation chance) In addition to determining the execution mode related to the timer pre-reading effect, the execution mode related to the timer pre-reading effect of the third preceding mode (during timer preparation) is further determined with reference to the table T8a-2 shown in FIG. 243 (b). It will be.

Here, as shown in FIG. 243 (b), in the table T8a according to this embodiment, the hold information that is the target of the timer pre-reading effect in the state where the third preceding aspect finally appears. As a mode in which the variable display is started, only the following mode is prepared.
-When the change display of the hold information that is the subject of the timer pre-reading effect is in the hold 3 state, the timer pre-reading effect is displayed in the third preceding mode (in preparation for the timer), and this is indicated as hold 2 and hold 1 Mode to continue even in the state

  However, in the case of the third preceding mode, not only the above-described one mode, but also in the case of the on-hold 3 or the on-hold 2 state, no timer pre-reading effects appear, From the above, it may be possible to select a mode for displaying the third preceding mode.

  According to such a configuration, the timer pre-reading effect of the first preceding mode (timer generation premonition) or the second preceding mode (timer generation chance) is executed, and the timer of the third preceding mode (timer generation chance). When the pre-reading effect is executed, both the timer pre-reading effect of the first preceding mode (preliminary occurrence of timer) or the second preceding mode (timer occurrence chance) and the timer pre-reading effect of the third preceding mode (timer preparation) are both Each case will be executed. And, when both the timer prefetching effect of the first preceding mode (timer occurrence premonition) or the second preceding mode (timer occurrence chance) and the timer prefetching effect of the third preceding mode (timer preparing) are respectively executed, Because it is in a situation that it is definitely suggested that the notice timer performance will be executed, enjoy the production such as whether to change from the first preceding mode to the second preceding mode with a margin or a sense of security. Will be able to.

  Moreover, you may control so that the timer prefetching effect of the 1st preceding aspect, the timer prefetching effect of the 2nd preceding aspect, and the timer prefetching effect of the 3rd preceding aspect may appear simultaneously.

  In addition, it is desirable that the timer pre-reading effect in the third preceding mode (timer preparation in progress) is continuously displayed even after the target hold information is digested and the variable display is started. In this case, after the target hold information is digested and the variable display is started, the third preceding mode (timer preparation in progress) is not displayed when the notice side timer effect is started.

  Further, in this embodiment, the third preceding aspect of the timer prefetching effect is adopted as an aspect of displaying “timer being prepared” in the effect display device 1600. You may make it employ | adopt as a mode which starts the count display toward the effect (effect which appears in the unexecuted fluctuation display) made into the effect object of a timer effect. That is, in this case, for example, the remaining time during which the state of the hold 1 is continued (the remaining change time of the special symbol that is in the variable display state when in the hold 1 state), and the hold 1 is digested and the change display is displayed. The count display will be performed over the total time from the start to the start of the effect targeted for the notice timer effect, and the timer prefetch effect (third preceding mode) and the notice timer The effect is executed as one count display in which two variation displays are connected.

  In this regard, when the third preceding mode is realized as one count display connected to such a notice timer presentation, the count display is not executed in the hold 3 or the hold 2 and the count display is performed in the hold 1 state. It is desirable to perform. That is, if the count display is started when the status is on hold 3 or hold 2, depending on the number of holds when the status of hold 1 is reached, “the effect that is targeted for the effect of the notice timer effect ( By changing the “Remaining time until start of production in unexecuted variation display”, it is possible to properly execute count display (count display until reaching a predetermined number) for the production. This is because there is a concern of disappearance.

  The table T8b-1 shown in FIG. 244 (a) and the table T8b-2 shown in FIG. 244 (b) are shown in the table T8a-1 shown in FIG. 243 (a) and FIG. 243 (b). The table T8a-2 is basically in the same relationship as the table T8a-2.

  Further, as described above, the peripheral control MPU 1511a according to this embodiment determines the hold change effect in the first special figure prefetching process (FIG. 206: step S5245) and the second special figure prefetching process (FIG. 207: step S5255). Processing is also performed. The hold change effect means that the hold display is changed in any manner by changing the hold display mode corresponding to the hold information acquired in accordance with the prize to any of a plurality of modes different from the normal hold mode. Depending on whether it is displayed, the expectation of jackpot when the hold display is digested is suggested.

  More specifically, as the hold display according to this embodiment, in addition to the normal hold mode when the hold change effect is not performed, the mode of displaying white blinking, the mode of displaying in blue, and displaying in green Can be displayed in any one of a mode to display, a mode to display in red, and a mode to display in rainbow color. Is low, and the expectation degree of jackpot is gradually increased in the order of blue, green, and red. If the display is held in a rainbow-colored display mode, the probability that a jackpot symbol will appear when the reservation is stopped is 100. % Is set to be a relationship. In addition, the big hit expectation is naturally set for the normal hold mode, but the big hit expectation when the normal hold is displayed should be lower than the mode displayed in white blinking. Alternatively, the display mode may be the same as or higher than the mode of blinking white.

  Therefore, normally, for example, when a mode of displaying in white blinking or blue appears, the first performance situation with a lower degree of expectation of jackpot is provided than when displaying in green or red. However, in the peripheral control MPU 1511a according to this embodiment, control that can provide a second effect state in which the big hit expectation is increased when a mode of displaying in white blinking or blue appears instead of green or red under a predetermined condition. Can be executed.

  FIG. 245 shows a case where there is nothing that causes a jackpot symbol to appear in the hold information in which the variable display is in execution and the hold information in which the change display is not executed (for example, hold 1 to hold 3). It is a figure which shows the normal time hold change table T9a referred. In addition, FIG. 246 shows a case where a jackpot symbol appears in the hold information in which the fluctuation display is in execution and the hold information in which the fluctuation display is not executed (for example, hold 1 to hold 3). It is a figure which shows special time holding | maintenance change table T9b referred to at times.

  In the peripheral control MPU 1511a according to this embodiment, when a new winning (accepting a game ball) at the start port 2002, 2004 occurs, the first special figure prefetch process (FIG. 206: step S5245) and the second special figure In the pre-reading process (FIG. 207: Step S5255), the hold information stored before the new winning and the variable display is being executed, and the hold information in which the variable display is not executed (for example, hold) 1 to Hold 3), it is determined whether there is one that causes a jackpot symbol to appear (one that has been determined to win the jackpot as a result of the jackpot determination or the prefetch determination). As a result, when it is determined that there is nothing that causes a big hit symbol to appear, a normal time table T9a (set in a relationship in which the big hit expectation degree gradually increases in the order of white blinking, blue, green, red, rainbow color. Referring to FIG. 245), normally, for example, when a mode of displaying white blinking or blue appears, for example, the first production situation with a lower degree of big hit expectation than when displaying in red appears. To be provided.

  However, it is determined that there is one that causes a jackpot symbol to appear between the hold information that is stored prior to the new winning and the variable display is in a running state and the hold information that is not in a variable display. When this occurs (when a rare event occurs), the second change situation is provided by executing the hold change effect with reference to the special time change table T9b (FIG. 246).

  That is, as shown in FIG. 246, in the special-time hold change table T9b, first, red and rainbow colors related to the hold display mode are acquired as hold information corresponding to a new winning. The production random numbers are distributed so that any of the “prefetch information” and “prefetch information regarding the variation pattern” indicates any of them.

  In addition, as for the green color relating to the hold display mode, even if the change pattern (change numbers 7 to 14) in which the production random numbers are distributed so as to be selectable in the normal hold change table T9a, the special time hold change is performed. In the table T9b, the production random numbers are distributed so as not to be selected. In this regard, when the pre-read information regarding the fluctuation pattern is equivalent to SP reach (variation numbers 15 to 22), green can be selected in the special time hold change table T9b. In comparison with the change table T9a, the production random numbers are distributed so that the probability of the appearance of green is lower both when winning and winning the big hit.

  On the other hand, with regard to white blinking and blue relating to the hold display mode, the special-time hold change table T9b has a higher appearance probability both when winning a big hit and when defeating, compared to the normal hold change table T9a. The production random number is distributed. In addition, regarding the blinking white and the blue color relating to the hold display mode, even if the variable numbers 1 and 2 are not selected in the normal hold change table T9a, they can be selected in the special hold change table T9b. In this way, the production random numbers are distributed.

  According to such a configuration, for example, an effect with a high degree of expectation in which a jackpot symbol appears (for example, an effect in which a timer timer effect for the actor B action appears in the SP reach variation pattern) is executed. If a new win occurs during the game (under certain conditions), if a green or red appearance appears as a hold display corresponding to the new win, a jackpot symbol will appear in the high-expected performance being executed. It is difficult to have expectations for the second stage, but when a white blinking or blue mode appears, it is relatively easy to have the expectation that a jackpot symbol will appear in the high expectation stage during the execution. Will be able to provide.

  In particular, in the peripheral control MPU 1511a according to this embodiment, as described above, as the third preceding aspect of the timer prefetching effect, the remaining time during which the hold 1 state is continued (the state of the variable display when in the hold 1 state) Over the time that is the sum of the remaining variation time of the special symbol) and the time from when the hold 1 is digested and the variation display is started until the production that is the production target of the notice timer production is started. The count display can be executed. That is, in this case, even if the count display appears in the effect display device 1600, there is a possibility that the variable display ends before the count display reaches the predetermined value and the next variable display is started. Therefore, it is expected that the game entertainment will be improved in combination with the control using the above-mentioned special time change table T9b.

For example, suppose that the count display (or timer preparation in progress) of the notice side timer effect appears during the execution of the variable display (for example, SP reach) in the situation where the blinking white or the blue hold display appears as the hold 1 Thus, the second game progression can have a sense of expectation that a jackpot symbol will appear rather than the first game progression described below.
-The notice timer timer effect is directed to the effect in the hold 1 for which only a low expectation level (blinking white or blue) is shown, and the hold is performed after the running variable display (for example, SP reach) is finished in a losing manner. The first game progress / notice side timer effect in which the variable display according to the hold information of 1 is started is not the effect in the hold 1 in which only the low expectation level (blinking white or blue) is shown, and the change being executed Second game progress that is directed to the production in the display (for example, SP reach)

  In other words, the notice timer performance with a high expectation level (for example, a jackpot symbol appears with a probability of 10% or more when it appears) is executed, but the notice timer effect with a low expectation (for example, appears). Even if there is a case where the effect in the hold 1 of white flashing or blue) in which the jackpot symbol does not appear with a probability of only a few percent, the possibility of the jackpot symbol appearing is greatly reduced. However, according to the above-mentioned second game progress, it is special because the chance increase by avoiding the occurrence of such a production situation and the fluctuation display during execution are big hits. Increased chances by referring to the on-hold change table T9b (FIG. 246) and expecting the on-hold display of hold 1 to be in a flashing white state (highly appearing) or blue. The notice timer performance with a high degree of expectation of jackpot is that the effect of “the effect in the running fluctuation display during the run” is directed as if “the running fluctuation display is a big hit”. As the chances will increase with the double, it will be possible to improve the game entertainment.

  Note that the third predecessor mode of the timer prefetching effect may be executed not as a count display but as “timer preparation in progress”. In other words, in this case, it is possible to recognize that the notice-side timer effect for the effect in the variation display is executed at the time when the state in which “timer is being prepared” is displayed is switched to the count display. Therefore, when there is a holding display that is blinking white or blue when the count display appears, it can be expected that a big hit symbol appears in the variable display.

  On the other hand, if “Timer preparation” is not displayed and the count display is started in a situation where a green or red (especially red) hold display is displayed, the notice timer performance is performed. Not only does it make it difficult to have the expectation that a big hit symbol will appear in the fluctuation display, but also a timer on the notice side to raise the expectation level for green and red (especially red) hold display. The production will not work. Therefore, if “Timer preparation” is displayed in a situation where a green or red (especially red) hold display is displayed, until the green or red (especially red) hold display is consumed. It is hoped that the count display will not start, and it is expected that the game entertainment will be maintained within the period until the count display (notice side timer effect) is started.

  In addition, according to such a configuration, when an effect with a high jackpot expectation appears in the variable display during execution, a new winning is generated and the hold display in any aspect such as white blinking, blue, green, red, etc. It is possible to predict whether or not a jackpot symbol will appear in the variable display during execution, so that a decrease in the game entertainment can be suppressed.

  In addition, such a hold change effect using the special time change table T9b is executed for a hold display corresponding to a new winning, but the effect target is actually “new Rather than "whether the jackpot symbol appears in the variable display of the hold information (hold information that has changed hold) according to the winnings", "holding information that is stored before the new winning (holds not subject to hold change) It functions as an effect of “whether a big hit symbol appears in the variation display of (information)”. Therefore, even if no hold change is executed when a new winning occurs or the above-mentioned preceding period effect is prohibited, the special time change change table T9b is determined by the hold information that has been won later. When the hold change effect using is executed, it becomes possible to function as an effect as if the prefetch effect was generated afterwards for the hold information for which no prefetch effect was executed. It is expected to reduce the entertainment interest of not being performed.

  In the special time hold change table T9b, the green mode can be selected for some reach types. However, as with the red mode, any variation pattern may not be selected. . In short, if the rate of appearance with a high expectation that can appear as a hold display is a low rate (including 0) compared to the normal hold change table T9a, white is displayed when the count display appears. It is possible to improve the game entertainment when there is a flashing or blue holding display.

  In addition, the pending change can be generated at a winning time, at the start of the change, or at a predetermined timing during the change, and the number of changes may be generated a plurality of times. That is, in this case, even when the count display of the notice timer effect is started in the variable display according to the hold display that is blinking white or blue, the white blink or blue may change to green or red Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the entertainment interest of the game. In this embodiment, the display corresponding to the pending display that is the subject of digestion even during the symbol variation performed in accordance with the pending digestion (not already in the suspended state, but in the suspended display when in the suspended state) As described above, the corresponding display) is displayed, and the display mode corresponding to the hold display is further changed (hold change).

  However, when such a hold change effect using the special time change change table T9b is realized, a new prize is generated while the specific effect with high expectation is being executed during the execution of the variable display, and the prize is won. When the hold display corresponding to the red color is generated, the big win symbol is displayed in a variable display in which a specific effect with a high expectation level (for example, a timer effect that is directed to the action B action) is executed. There may be a situation that definitely suggests that it will not appear, and there is concern about a decline in the entertainment interest of the game.

  Therefore, a new winning occurs during a period in which a specific timer effect that is directed to at least the action B action is being executed (during a period in which a highly anticipated specific effect is being executed). Even if it does, it is desirable to control so that the hold display according to the winning does not appear in the effect display device 1600 and the mode of change in hold is hidden. Further, it is desirable to maintain the non-display state for the hold display even after the count display reaches a predetermined value and has been digested.

  However, in this case, the hidden display that has been hidden is not continuously hidden until the variable display is terminated. For example, within the period of the variable display, for example, a hit effect or a loss ( It is preferable to display a hold display that has been hidden after the timing at which a loss effect that suggests a big win is displayed, and to display the mode of change of the hold. According to such a configuration, even if the on-hold display corresponding to the new winning is red, it is already suggested that the game is lost, so that the on-screen display is not reduced. Because of the red color, it is possible to improve the gaming interest by including hold information with a high expectation level for jackpots in the hold.

  In addition, the control related to the non-display of such hold display does not cover all timer effects (notice effects), but relatively large hits such as those for the effect B action among the timer effects. It is desirable to execute only a specific timer effect with a high degree of expectation (a notice effect with a high degree of expectation).

  Further, as described above, when the hold change effect using the special time change change table T9b is realized, for example, the timer prefetch effect is executed in the third preceding mode (eg, during timer preparation) while the blue hold display appears. In the case of being played, it is desired that the game progress in which the count display (timer effect) is started and the jackpot symbol appears in the variable display before the blue hold display is consumed. In this regard, even if the game situation is such that the game progress is performed, whether the count display (timer effect) is started during the change or the change corresponding to the blue hold display is not started. In the variable display where the count display (timer effect) starts and the jackpot symbol appears before the blue hold display is digested so that a throbbing feeling about whether the count display starts in the display is given The count display (timer effect) when a predetermined time elapses after the start of the change display than the ratio (including 0%) at which the count display (timer effect) is started in accordance with the start timing of the change display It is desirable to control so that the rate at which is started becomes higher. Note that the ratio may include 100%. Alternatively, it is desirable to perform control so that the ratio at which the count display (timer effect) is started when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the change display is started as compared with the case where the red hold display appears. . Note that the ratio may include 100%.

  Furthermore, in the peripheral control MPU 1511a according to this embodiment, a new winning is made during the period in which the timer prefetching effect (table T8a-1, table T8b-1) of the first preceding mode or the second preceding mode is being executed. When the hold information corresponding to this is newly acquired and the variable display that is the target of the timer pre-reading effect is started and this is being executed, the ratio that the notice timer effect is executed is the above Control that can execute the timer pre-reading effect (control related to the change effect) is performed differently depending on the newly acquired hold information (new winning).

  FIG. 247 is a diagram illustrating an example of a processing procedure for processing performed to realize such a changeable effect. In this process, the winning (game ball reception) to a specific starting port during the period in which the timer prefetching effect (table T8a-1, table T8b-1) of the first preceding aspect or the second preceding aspect is being executed. ) May occur, or within the period prior to the completion of the hold information that is held before the winning (hold information on which the information related to the production is erased / reset) is digested It may be performed at a predetermined timing.

  As shown in FIG. 247, the peripheral control MPU 1511a first determines whether or not the hold information corresponding to the new winning indicates specific game information as the process of step S5601. The specific game information may be, for example, “game information that causes a highly anticipated specific variation pattern such as SP reach to appear when the new hold information is digested” or “the new game information”. It may be “game information to win a big hit when the hold information is digested”. Here, for convenience of explanation, “game information to win a big hit when the new hold information is consumed” will be described as the specific game information.

  As a result, when it is determined that the hold information corresponding to the new winning indicates the specific game information, the process is stored before the hold information corresponding to the new winning as the process of step S5602. When at least part of the information related to the effect is deleted and the change effect is performed with respect to the hold information that is the target of the timer prefetch effect (the first preceding mode or the second preceding mode) among the held information Reset to contents.

  For example, when the first predecessor mode (prediction of timer occurrence) is set as the timer prefetching effect, when the hold information that is the subject of the timer prefetching effect is digested, the notification timer effect is approximately 20% probable. When the second preceding mode (timer occurrence chance) is set as the timer prefetching effect, a probability of approximately 80% is assumed when the hold information that is the target of the timer prefetching effect is digested As described above, the notice-timer timer effect is executed. However, in the process of step S5602, all (or at least a part) of information related to the timer prefetch effect is deleted, or a table that is referred to when determining the effect pattern (such as SP reach) or the notice lottery is determined. Settings for changing to something different from the normal time (setting of a change flag, etc.) are made. Then, the peripheral control MPU 1511a performs the control (FIG. 220) related to the effect based on the effect information modified (deleted / set) in this way, so that the first predecessor effect (predicting the occurrence of the timer) and the first Regardless of which of the two preceding modes (timer occurrence chance) is set, in the process of step S5502 (FIG. 220), the notice timer effect is executed with a probability of approximately 50%. Further, when determining the contents of the production pattern, the notice production, etc., for example, a table (not shown) at the time of the changing effect is referred to based on the setting of the changing flag, and various effects are performed in a manner different from the normal time. Will be executed.

  Then, after the modification process (step S5602) for the pending presentation information that is the target of the timer prefetching effect is performed in this way, the background image is displayed as the background image when the change effect is performed as the process of step S5603. Process to change to. At this time, it is desirable that the display (the first preceding aspect and the second preceding aspect) appearing as the timer prefetching effect is also hidden. That is, in this case, when a new winning occurs (or after the winning is generated until the hold information that is the target of the timer pre-reading effect is digested), the background image is the background at the time of the changing effect. If the image is suddenly changed to the image, the first preceding mode or the second preceding mode that has appeared until then is not displayed, but the background image at the time of the change effect itself functions as one mode of the timer pre-reading effect. Become moist. Then, during the period in which the background image at the time of the dramatic effect appears, whether or not the notice timer effect appears when the hold information that is the target of the timer look-ahead effect is digested (whether it is a frustration). It becomes possible to have a great interest, and this makes it possible to maintain the gaming interest during the period when the timer prefetching effect is being performed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of step S5601 that the hold information corresponding to the new winning is not indicative of specific game information, whether or not to execute a change gaze effect next as the process of step S5611 Judgment processing is performed. This change gaze effect is an effect that changes the background image to the background image when the change effect is performed in the process of step S5603, although the modification process (step S5602) is not performed on the above-described hold information. That's it.

  If it is determined in the process of step S5611 that the first change effect is not to be executed, the current timer pre-reading effect (first preceding aspect, second preceding aspect) and various effect determining aspects are to be continued. The process (FIG. 247) is terminated without performing any process related to the change effect.

  In such a configuration, when a new winning occurs during the period in which the timer prefetching effect (table T8a-1 or table T8b-1) of the first preceding aspect or the second preceding aspect is being executed (in a specific starting area). When a game ball is accepted and game information corresponding to the game ball is newly acquired), when the variable display that is the target of the timer pre-reading effect is started and this is being executed, the notice timer effect is displayed. The notice side timer effect can be executed so that the executed ratio varies depending on the newly acquired game information (holding information). In other words, in this case, if the hold information is newly acquired in the period in which the timer prefetch effect of the first preceding aspect or the second preceding aspect is being executed, it is not the hold information that is the target of the timer prefetch effect but the new information. The acquired hold information is specific game information (information indicating a specific variation pattern such as SP reach, information indicating a big hit, or information indicating that the type of the big hit is to shift to a high probability short-time gaming state, etc. ), The rate at which the notice-side timer effect is executed during the execution of the variable display that is the target of the timer pre-reading effect changes, so that it is the target of the timer pre-reading effect. Expectations for other effects can be given before the variable display is executed, and a decrease in the gaming interest in the period can be suppressed.

  In the above configuration, when the hold information is newly acquired in the period in which the timer prefetch effect of the first preceding aspect or the second preceding aspect is being executed, the hold information is not the target of the timer prefetch effect. Depending on whether or not the newly acquired hold information is specific game information, after performing the modification process (step S5602), before the hold information that is the target of the timer pre-reading effect is digested In addition, the background image is changed to the background image at the time of the change effect, and the display related to the timer prefetch effect is hidden. In other words, in this case, until the change-over effect is started, the subject of the effect is a timer pre-reading effect, and an effect situation is provided that gives a sense of expectation to the hold information that is the target of the timer pre-reading effect. On the other hand, after the change production is started, the main subject of the production is changed to the change production, in order to give a sense of expectation to the newly acquired hold information including the timer pre-reading production. It will be shifted to the production situation where various productions are performed. Therefore, it becomes possible to change the subject of the production flexibly when a hold with higher expectation than the hold information that is the target of the timer pre-reading effect is acquired, and it has already been set It is avoided that the production time for the hold information with high expectation is lost due to the production.

  Such a changeable effect may be executed even if the hold information that is the target of the timer prefetching effect indicates that a big win is won. That is, in this case, since the main subject of the production moves to the newly-held winning hold information, the jackpot production will appear in the hold that is digested before that, so a surprise-like production will be realized. As a result, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of gaming.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the hold information is newly acquired in the period in which the timer prefetching effect of the first preceding aspect or the second preceding aspect is being executed, the process related to the above-mentioned change effect (FIG. 247) is executed. However, when the hold information is newly acquired in the period in which the timer prefetching effect of the third preceding aspect is being executed, the process (FIG. 247) related to the above-mentioned change effect may be executed. .

  Further, the background image at the time of the change effect may be continued after the change display corresponding to the hold information that is the target of the timer prefetch effect is ended. That is, in this case, the hold information that is digested after the end of the variable display according to the hold information that is the target of the timer pre-reading effect, functions as a single change effect.

  Further, such a changeable effect may be executed on the condition that the new winning is generated and the specific condition is satisfied even when the timer prefetching effect is not executed. In this case, for example, the table referred to when determining the production pattern (SP reach, etc.) and the notice lottery for all the hold information stored before the new winning is changed to a table different from the normal time. Settings (such as setting of a change flag) are made, so that the appearance probabilities of various effects change as long as the change is not a change effect.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the rate at which the notice side timer effect is executed at the time of the change effect is changed. However, when the change flag is set, the change timer You may make it change the ratio in which production is performed. As a result, even if a variable number that does not cause the variable timer effect to appear when the variable effect is not executed, the variable timer effect appears when the variable effect is executed, or the variable timer effect appears when the variable effect is not executed. Even when the number is changed, it is possible to perform control so that the variable timer effect does not appear when the change effect is executed.

  In addition, when such a change effect is performed, even if the timer effect appears when the change effect is not executed, the variable timer effect may not appear when the change effect is executed. If there is a concern about the decline of the game entertainment, there will be a special lottery when a lottery is performed for a special notice effect that cannot appear in normal times (when the change effect is not executed). You may control so that an effect may appear.

  In addition, the rate at which the notice-side timer effect is executed in the variable display that was the target of the timer pre-reading effect at the time of the change effect is not necessarily constant (here, 50%). It may be controlled differently depending on whether or not a big hit symbol appears in the variable display that has been.

  Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 248 and FIG. 249, the contents of the effects of the above-described timer effect example will be described in detail. Here, the processing examples relating to the above-mentioned effects are merely examples, and for example, effects other than the above-described types may be executed as the contents of the notice effects, Appearance conditions and the like may be changed as appropriate within the scope of the same technical idea. Therefore, the production examples described below may include those that do not match the processing content of each production described above, but are within the scope of the same technical idea and within the scope of implementation by those skilled in the art. There is no problem because the processing contents are changed as appropriate. In addition, the “timer effect” below basically means that the count display is executed in the notice timer effect or the variable timer effect, but in addition to the effect during the count display, It may have a meaning including timer prefetching effects. In addition, as a mode of “count display”, “seconds” is counted in the following, but is not limited thereto.

  FIG. 248 (A) shows an effect situation in which the decorative display SZ (special symbol) is displayed on the effect display device 1600 while the number of holds is 0 in the normal gaming state. In FIG. 248 (B), two winnings are generated during execution of the variable display of the decoration symbol SZ shown in FIG. 248 (A), and the holding information corresponding to those winnings is stored, and the holding which is won first is held. The on-hold display corresponding to 1 indicates the normal on-hold mode, and the on-hold display corresponding to the second on-hold hold 2 is displayed in red. FIG. 248 (C) shows the first-in first-out (First-In First-Out) after the decorative symbol SZ that has been in the variable display state in the production state shown in FIG. ) Shows the production situation in which the hold information stored in the hold 1 is digested and changed to a change state. In addition, in this production example, as clearly shown in the figure, even in a situation where the hold information of hold 1 is digested and the state of change display (hold 0 state) is shown, it is shown at the time of hold 1. Display control is performed so that the player can recognize the hold display mode (hold 0 display). Further, as described above, the hold display of hold 0 can be further changed in a change mode (blinking white, blue, green, red, rainbow color) even in such a variable display state. Street.

  Here, in the production situation shown in FIG. 248 (C), the hold information that was in the hold 1 state in FIGS. 248 (A) and 248 (B) is digested and the variable display is started. Alternatively, the hold prefetching effect is executed after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the variation display. The pre-reading effect may be executed in any of the first preceding mode, the second preceding mode, or the third preceding mode as described above. However, the holding pre-reading effect is shown in FIG. 248 (C). The appearance of an effect means that the hold information of hold 0 (in the state of variation display) or the hold information of hold 1 is the target of the hold pre-reading effect (example here) Then, the hold information of hold 1 is the target of the hold pre-reading effect).

  FIG. 248 (D) shows that one win occurs during execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol SZ shown in FIG. 248 (C), and the hold information corresponding to the win is normally held as a hold display corresponding to hold 2 The production status displayed in the form of is shown. However, if the hold display corresponding to this hold 2 indicates specific game information (here, jackpot information) and satisfies the above-described conditions for executing the variable effect, FIG. 248 (E) shows. As described above, the control related to the change effect is executed based on the hold information (game information) corresponding to the hold 2.

  As described above, a change effect is a change made by changing the contents of hold information (here, hold 1) that is stored and held before hold information (here hold 2) that causes the change effect. It is something to digest. On the other hand, the above-described change gaze effect is, for example, a hold that occurs when the hold display corresponding to hold 2 does not indicate specific game information (here, jackpot information) and generates the change gaze effect. The contents of the hold information (here hold 1 here) that is stored before the information (here hold 2) and is in the hold state are put on hold without modification. That is, in this case, since the ease of occurrence of various effects will be different when the hold 1 is digested depending on whether the change effect or the change Gase effect is performed, It is possible for the player side to estimate whether or not the hold indicating the game information is included (whether the change effect or the change gaze effect is performed), so that the decrease in the game interest can be suppressed. It is desirable to control the hold display (here, hold 2) corresponding to these effects so that no hold change occurs regardless of the result of the jackpot determination in both the change effect and the change gaze effect.

  Therefore, the timing at which the control related to the change effect is executed based on the hold information (game information) corresponding to the hold 2 is after the change display of the hold 0 that is not the target for altering the hold information has ended. In addition, it is desirable that the change display of the hold 1 to be modified of the hold information is before the start of the variable display. In this regard, in this embodiment, by executing the control related to the change effect when the hold display of the hold 1 is not yet shifted and displayed after the losing symbol is stopped by the change display of the hold 0. In addition to altering the hold information (especially information related to the production) of the hold 1, as shown in FIG. 248 (E), the timer look-ahead production and the mode of change of the hold (red) displayed so far are displayed. The background image is not displayed (displayed in a normal hold mode), and the background image is changed to the background image when the change effect is performed. At this time, a predetermined display image (here, “change”) is displayed for a predetermined time.

  Further, in such an effect situation (FIG. 248 (E)), the timer pre-reading effect that has appeared until then until the variable display of the hold 0 is terminated continues the display without starting the count display. Therefore, it is possible to recognize that the target of the timer prefetching effect is the hold 1.

  In FIG. 248 (F), after the change effect background shown in FIG. 248 (E) appears, the hold information stored as hold 1 is digested by shifting the hold information, and the state is changed. The production status is shown.

  Here, in the production situation shown in FIG. 248 (F), the hold information that was in the hold 1 state at the time of FIG. 248 (E) is digested and the variable display is started or the same. The timer effect count display is started after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the variable display. Similarly, in the effect state shown in FIG. 248 (F), a specific display (here, “make the conversation notice appear”) related to the first effect (here, “conversation notice”) is displayed. Has been. The timing at which the specific display (make the conversation notice appear) may appear before the timing at which the timer effect (count display) appears, or after the timing at which the timer effect (count display) appears. It is possible to appear at an appropriate timing.

  In addition, the timer effect is displayed with priority over other notice effects, decorative symbols, and the like including the case of the timer prefetching effect (FIG. 248 (D)). A partial display range (left part) of the notice effect that displays “Take a conversation notice to appear” in the so-called ticker mode (slide video) is hidden by the timer effect that is displayed with priority over this. ing.

  In this production situation (FIG. 248 (F)), the timer production starts counting with a relatively small count such as “10 seconds”. There is a high possibility that it will be the target of the timer performance, and there is a concern that the game entertainment will be lowered. However, in this effect state (FIG. 248 (F)), a specific indication (conversation notice) that the effect type (conversation notice) that appears at a relatively early stage among the effect types that are the effects of the timer effect appears. It is expected that the target of the timer production will be “conversation notice that appears relatively early” and that the mission success will be confirmed to be a big hit. For this reason, the decline in the entertainment interest is suppressed.

  Moreover, as described above, the timer effect appears with a probability different from the normal time when the change effect is executed. For example, when the timer pre-reading effect displayed in FIG. 248 (D) is displayed in the first preceding mode (prediction of timer occurrence), the timer effect appears only with a probability of approximately 20% under normal conditions. On the other hand, the timer effect appears with a probability of approximately 50% when the change effect is executed. Therefore, when a timer effect appears in the background of such a changeable effect, it is not a changeable gaze effect (generally 20%) in which the appearance probability of the timer effect does not change, but a changeable effect in which the appearance probability of the timer effect changes (approximately 20%). The expectation that about 50%) is being executed, and in turn, the expectation for winning the jackpot (because it is determined that the holding information for the jackpot is included at the time of changing production) is increased. However, in this case, if the timer effect does not appear in the background of such a change effect, the appearance probability of the timer effect does not change, not the change effect (approximately 50%) in which the appearance probability of the timer effect changes. As a result, the degree of concern that the change gaze production (approximately 20%) is being executed increases.

  When the timer pre-reading effect displayed in FIG. 248 (D) is displayed in the third preceding mode (timer preparation in progress), the timer effect appears with a probability of 100% under normal conditions. When the change effect is executed, the timer effect appears only with a probability of approximately 50%. Therefore, when the timer effect does not appear in the background of such a change effect, the change of the appearance probability of the timer effect is not a change effect (generally 100%) in which the appearance probability of the timer effect does not change. It is definitely suggested that the performance (generally 50%) is being executed and that the holding information for winning the jackpot is included. However, at this time, if a timer effect appears in the background of such a change effect, it is not a change effect (generally 50%) in which the appearance probability of the timer effect changes, but a change effect that does not change the appearance probability of the timer effect. As a result, the degree of concern that the production (approximately 100%) is being executed is increased.

  FIG. 249 (G) shows a timer related indication that the count display of the timer effect executed in FIG. 248 (F) has reached a predetermined numerical value (here, 0) and has reached the predetermined numerical value (here, 0). The display status (here “Yukuzo”) is shown. Note that the timer-related display (here, “Yukuzo”) suggesting that the predetermined numerical value (0 in this case) has been reached may appear after the timer effect count display is hidden.

  In the effect state shown in FIG. 249 (G), the count display reaches a predetermined value while the mission display (make the conversation notice appear) is still displayed. It is a situation that is definitely suggested that the situation is about to appear now, and it can be said that a great deal of attention is drawn to whether or not a conversation notice appears as the production.

  FIG. 249 (H) shows a conversation notice (in this case, after the timer effect that has reached a predetermined value in FIG. 249 (G) and the timer-related display are hidden, as an effect to be effected by the timer effect. "It may be a chance")) shows the production situation. Immediately after this, a special display indicating that the mission was successful appears in the mission effect (make the conversation notice appear).

  In the effect situation shown in FIG. 249 (H), since the mission effect (make the conversation notice appear) indicates that the mission was successful, it is definitely suggested to win the jackpot.

  In FIG. 249 (I), after the mission is successful in FIG. 249 (H), the fluctuation display is stopped by the losing symbol even though the special display (here, “Mission successful!”) Appears. The production situation is shown.

  That is, as described above, in this embodiment, with respect to the specific display related to the first presentation (here, “conversation notice”) (here, “make the conversation notice appear”), the hold information that is the subject of the presentation (In the situation shown in FIG. 249 (I), it is possible to appear within the variable display period corresponding to the hold 1), and the hold information before the variable display (FIG. 249 (I In the situation shown in (), it is possible to appear in advance even within the variable display period corresponding to the hold (0). Moreover, the timing at which the first presentation (here, “conversation notice”) is displayed and the special display (here, “Mission Success!”) Appears, is also the holding information (the big hit) Within the variable display period according to the hold information (hold information that does not become big hit) before the variable display under a predetermined condition. Can also appear in advance.

  According to such a configuration, even though a special display (here, “Mission Success!”) Appears in the mission effect, and it has been definitely suggested that it will be a big hit, the fluctuation display ends with a losing pattern. Since it will be (stopped), an unexpected situation will occur as a player. However, after that, when the next variation display is started, the variation display ends (stops) with a jackpot symbol, so that a sense of happiness after being dropped into despair is given. . As a result, it becomes possible to add a dramatic inflection even after it has been definitely suggested that it will be a big hit, so that it is possible to maintain the gaming interest until the big hit symbol is stopped become.

  However, when the special display appears in advance as described above, there is a concern that a complaint on the player side with respect to the hole side may occur at the time when the variable display is ended (stopped) with a lost symbol. Therefore, in the case of a loss variation in which a special display appears in advance, the ratio that the pre-reading effect that extends to the next variation display (a variation display that becomes a big hit) is executed within the execution period of the variation display does not appear in the special display. It is desirable to set it higher than the time. In this production example, as shown in FIG. 249 (I), after the mission is achieved in FIG. 249 (H), the timer is displayed within the period until the change display is terminated (stopped) with a losing symbol. A new look-ahead effect will be generated. According to such a configuration, even if the mission is successful before the timer effect count display is started, the variable display displays the losing symbol in the variable display, and the variable display in which the timer effect count display is started appears. It is possible to achieve an effect as if the variation display in which the jackpot symbol appears is carried forward. As a result, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a complaint on the player side with respect to the hole side when the variable display is ended (stopped) with a lost symbol.

  However, the look-ahead effect that spans multiple variation displays (up to the variation display that is a big hit) does not necessarily have to be executed. In this sense, as shown in FIG. It is desirable to continue to display a special display (in this case, “Mission successful!”) That appears within the execution period of the variable display in which the losing symbol appears, even after the digestion is started and the variable display is started. In this respect, if such a special display (here, “Mission Success!”) Is continuously displayed until the jackpot symbol appears in the variable display where the jackpot symbol appears, it will be produced before the jackpot symbol is stopped. As shown in FIG. 249 (K), the production image that is definitely suggested to win the big hit as the production in the production pattern, because there is a concern that the game entertainment interest will be lowered without a realistic inflection. It is desirable to hide the special display (in this case, “Mission Success!”) At a timing prior to the occurrence of. As a result, after the special display (here, “Mission Success!”) Is not displayed, the effect image shown in FIG. Until the appearance of the suggested effect image), the feeling of anxiety about the appearance of the jackpot symbol increases somewhat, and the effect situation shown in FIG. 249 (L) (the effect state where the jackpot symbol is stopped) It is expected that the game entertainment will be suitably maintained until).

  In FIG. 249 (J), the count display of the timer effect for 30 seconds is started. After the effect status shown in FIG. 249 (J) appears, the effect status shown in FIG. 249 (K) changes. Until it appears, the count display of the 30-second timer effect ends, a timer-related display (here “Yukuzo”) is displayed, and an effect that is the target of the effect has occurred Needless to say.

  Next, a timer effect example different from the timer effect examples shown in FIGS. 248 and 249 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 250 and 251.

  FIG. 250 (A) shows an effect situation in which a change display of the decorative symbol SZ (special symbol) is performed on the effect display device 1600 in the normal gaming state with the number of holds being zero. FIG. 250 (B) shows that three winnings are generated during execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol SZ shown in FIG. 250 (A), and the holding information corresponding to those winnings is stored, and the holding which is won first is held. An effect in which the hold display corresponding to 1 is in the normal hold mode, the hold display corresponding to the 2nd winning hold 2 is in red, and the hold display corresponding to the 3rd winning hold 3 is displayed in blue. Indicates the situation. FIG. 250 (C) shows first-in first-out (First-In First-Out) after the decorative symbol SZ that has been in a variable display state in the production state shown in FIG. ) Shows the production situation in which the hold information stored in the hold 1 is digested and changed to a change state. In this production example as well, as is clear from the figure, even in the situation where the hold information of hold 1 is digested and is in a variable display state (hold 0 state), it is shown at the time of hold 1. Display control is performed so that the player can recognize the hold display mode (hold 0 display). Further, as described above, the hold display of hold 0 can be further changed in a change mode (blinking white, blue, green, red, rainbow color) even in such a variable display state. Street. Further, in FIGS. 250 and 251, the movable body for production KT which is omitted in FIGS. 248 and 249 for convenience of explanation is shown in the drawing. The movable body KT may be, for example, “a back-bottom-back movable effect unit 3100, a back-upper left-movable effect unit 3200, a back-left-movable effect unit 3300, a back-upper-middle movable effect unit 3400, a back-bottom-front front movable effect unit 3500, etc. It corresponds to `` movable member '' etc.

  Here, in the production situation shown in FIG. 250 (C), the hold information that was in the hold 1 state in FIGS. 250 (A) and 250 (B) is digested and the variable display is started. Alternatively, the hold prefetching effect is executed after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the variation display. The pre-reading pre-production effect may be executed in any of the first preceding aspect, the second pre-preceding aspect, or the third pre-preceding aspect described above. The appearance of the effect means that any of the hold information of the hold 0 (in the variable display state), the hold information of the hold 1 or the hold information of the hold 2 is the target of the hold pre-reading effect. (In the example here, the hold information of hold 1 is the target of the hold pre-reading effect).

  Here, as an aspect of the hold pre-reading effect, the count display may be executed from when the corresponding hold display (here, hold information of hold 1) is still in the hold state. That is, in this case, after the count display reaches a predetermined numerical value (here, “0”), the count display is the predetermined numerical value (here, “0”), as well as an event that the decorative display of the decorative symbol SZ may end. Since the event that the variation display of the decoration symbol SZ ends before the time reaches the point can occur, even if the count display is being executed, the target of the timer effect is any hold information It becomes difficult to grasp whether or not.

  However, in this effect example, any one of the first preceding mode (predicting timer generation), the second preceding mode (timer generating chance), and the third preceding mode (timer generating chance) is displayed as the mode of holding pre-reading effect. Can be done.

  In this regard, in the production situation shown in FIG. 250 (C), among the holding information 0, 1, and 2, the holding information 1 is in a red mode, and is in a holding display mode with the highest expectation level of jackpot. In view of this, it is desirable from the player side that the timer prefetching effect is for the hold information 1 and generates a combined effect with the red hold display. In other words, in this case, the combined effect indicates that the expected degree of winning the jackpot is higher in the hold information 1, so that the hold 0 in the normal hold mode and the blue hold 2 in the low expectation state are prefetched by the timer. It is possible to increase the degree of expectation that a jackpot symbol will appear in any of the hold information 0 to 2 as compared with the case where the expectation degree of jackpot is dispersed as a target of the production. In addition, if the blue hold 2 with low expectation becomes the target of the timer prefetching effect, there is a concern about the decline of the game entertainment, so the blue hold 2 with low expectation is the timer for maintaining the game entertainment. It is also important to develop the production so that it is not the target of the pre-reading production.

  Moreover, as described above, in this embodiment, if a new winning occurs when the hold information (hit hold) where the big hit symbol appears is stored, not the normal time table T9a (FIG. 245) but the big hit hold time. The hold change effect is executed with reference to a dedicated table (FIG. 246: special time change change table T9b). In the hold change effect using the special time change change table T9b, when the big hit hold is already included (when the red hold 1 is a big hit), red and green are unlikely to appear as the hold 2 mode. The blue and white blinking modes are relatively likely to appear. Therefore, in the production situation shown in FIG. 250 (C), when the timer prefetching production is for the hold information 1 and functions to increase the jackpot expectation, the blue hold 2 with a low expectation is set to the timer. Because the chance increase due to avoiding the decline in the game interest by making it a target, and the hold information of the hold 1 in red mode is a big hit, the special time hold change table T9b (FIG. 246) is referred to and the blue mode Increased chances by expecting that the hold display of hold 2 is in a blue (high probability of appearance) production state (the notice timer production with a high jackpot expectation is “production within the variable display during execution” Is a production target, and it also functions as if it supports the fact that “the variable display during the execution is a big hit”). From becoming cormorants, it is possible to improve the game playability.

  Therefore, in the production status shown in FIGS. 250B and 250C, when a new winning is generated, a blue or white blinking on-hold display is newly generated, or a green or red on-hold display is displayed. If a new occurrence is confirmed, it is possible to recognize whether or not a jackpot hold is included, and it can be said that the stage is in a production situation in which a new winning is encouraged.

  FIG. 250 (D) shows that the variation display of the decorative symbol SZ that is in the running state is maintained with the timer pre-reading effect mode shown in FIG. 250 (C) being maintained (without starting counting). After the end (stop), the hold information stored in the hold 1 as a result of the shift operation of the hold information is digested to show a change state.

  In the effect situation shown in FIG. 250 (D), the player is subject to the timer prefetch effect in the hold information of hold 0 (in the state of variation display) that is in red and in the blue form. It becomes possible to recognize that the information is one of the hold information of the hold 1 and hope that the count display is executed within the execution period of the variable display corresponding to the hold information of the hold 0 which is a red mode.

  In this effect example, the timer effect is also displayed with priority over other notice effects, decorative symbols, etc., including the case of the timer prefetch effect (FIG. 250 (D)). Here, the partial range (left portion) of the dialogue part of the female character in the conversation notice is hidden by the timer effect that is preferentially displayed.

  FIG. 250 (E) shows an effect situation in which the timer pre-reading effect ends and the timer effect count display is being executed during the execution of the variation display of the decorative symbol SZ shown in FIG. 250 (D). .

  However, as described above, whether or not the count display is started during the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol SZ according to the digestion of the red hold information (whether the timer prefetch is for red hold information) ) Is an extremely high level of interest for players. Therefore, in the peripheral control MPU 1511a according to this embodiment, the count display in the running state is made difficult so that it is difficult for the player to visually recognize that the count display is in the running state. Control is possible so that the movable body for production KT is moved forward and positioned for a predetermined time. According to such a configuration, the timer effect (timer look-ahead effect, count display) is executed, and it is confirmed whether the timer effect count display is executed while the player is feeling excited. By making it difficult, it is possible to further increase the attention to the timer effect and enhance the feeling of throb.

  In order to suitably realize such an effect, in the situation where the timer effect is being executed but the count display is not yet executed (for example, while the timer pre-reading effect is being executed), the aforementioned movable body for effect KT It is desirable to control so as not to move (move). That is, in this case, since the movable body KT for the effect suddenly moves where the player does not care about the existence of the movable body KT for the effect, the count display becomes difficult to see. With such a surprise effect that occurs at the worst timing, it is possible to increase the attention to the timer effect and enhance the feeling of excitement.

  The operation effect by the effector movable body KT may be made to function only as an effect that makes it easy to visually recognize the timer pre-reading effect among the timer effects and makes it difficult to visually recognize the count display. You may make it function also as object notice E2 (1st production). That is, in this case, the non-target notice E2 (first effect) that is not an object of the timer effect and is not originally related, but the non-target notice E2 (first effect) is executed during the count display. By becoming (FIG. 250 (E)), for example, a higher jackpot expectation is shown than the cut-in effect shown in the next effect situation (FIG. 250 (F)), and the game entertainment is improved. Will be able to.

  As described above, this non-target notice E2 (here, the operation effect by the effecting movable body KT) is desirably executed in any of a plurality of modes with different degrees of expectation. In a state where the display is not executed, it is desirable to show the big hit expectation degree depending on which of the light emission modes (blue, green, red) appears when the movable body KT for production appears. At this time, when the movable body for production KT operates in the red light emission mode, the higher hit expectation degree may be shown than the cut-in production shown in the next production situation (FIG. 250 (F)). The expected value of the jackpot expectation when the motion effect by the movable body KT for the effect is generated is lower than the expected value of the jackpot expectation of the cut-in effect shown in the next effect situation (FIG. 250 (F)). Is required. However, as described above, when an operation effect is performed by the movable body for production KT during the execution of the count display, regardless of which of blue, green, and red appears as the light emission mode, the motion for the production is performed. It is desirable to control so that the degree of jackpot expectation indicated by the action effect by the body KT is the same (for example, 70%). According to such a configuration, during the count display, attention is paid not to what kind of aspect appears in the operation effect by the effecting movable body KT but to the operation effect itself by the effecting movable body KT. Therefore, it is possible to avoid a decrease in the gaming interests depending on the mode when the production effect is generated by the production movable body KT.

  By the way, in the production situation shown in FIG. 250 (E), the above-mentioned double chance increase has succeeded because the target of the timer prefetching production is not the blue hold 2 but the red hold 1. In addition, the chance increase due to the execution of the non-target notice E2 (here, the operation effect by the effecting movable body KT) during the execution of the count display is also successful. Therefore, if it is suggested that there is a high possibility that the variation display is not likely to win the big hit despite the fact that there is such a high expectation situation, the game entertainment will be enhanced originally. It is inevitable that the game entertainment will be significantly reduced in the expected variation display. In this regard, in the above-mentioned special time change table T9b (FIG. 246) that is referred to when a big hit hold (including hold 0) is included, a green or red state hold when a new winning occurs. Since it is difficult for information to appear, if the hold 2 corresponding to the occurrence of a new winning is displayed in red in the production state shown in FIG. 250 (E), a jackpot hold is included. There is a possibility that the player will be exposed to the fact that it is not.

  Therefore, in the peripheral control MPU 1511a according to this embodiment, a new prize is awarded during a period in which the count display of a specific timer effect that is considered to have a high degree of expectation is executed among the timer effects, or in a period thereafter. Even if an error occurs, the mode (flashing white, blue, green, red, rainbow) is difficult to recognize, and even if the hold display that has already been displayed is further changed to hold, the control becomes difficult to recognize. To do. In the example shown in FIG. 250 (E), the hold 1 and 2 are hidden and displayed by their shadows to make it difficult to recognize the hold display mode. May be hidden. As a result, even if a count display with a high degree of expectation is being executed, it is possible to avoid a decrease in gaming interest due to the appearance of a green or red hold display when a new winning occurs. become.

  FIG. 250 (F) shows that after the timer effect count display shown in FIG. 250 (E) reaches a predetermined numerical value (here, “0”) and the timer related display (here “Yukuzo”) is displayed, An effect situation is shown in which an effect (cut-in effect by a teammate character) that is an effect object of a timer effect is being executed. As shown in FIG. 250 (F), even in the situation where the effect (cut-in effect by the teammate character) that is the effect of the timer effect is being executed, the holds 1 and 2 remain hidden and are shadowed. The mode of hold display is difficult to recognize.

  FIG. 251 (G) shows the variation display when the teammate character wins the enemy character after the production (cut-in production by the teammate character) that is the production target of the timer production in FIG. 251 (F) is executed. It shows the production situation that is shown to be confirmed and stopped with the big hit symbol.

  In the production situation shown in FIG. 251 (G), since it is definitely suggested that it will be a big hit, even if any mode appears as the mode of the hold 1, 2, the game entertainment is reduced There is no such thing. Therefore, the hold 1 and 2 that are difficult to recognize are displayed in a recognizable manner as to which mode appears after the effect indicating whether or not the big hit is displayed. It is desirable to do so. In other words, in this case, even if it is shown that the change display is confirmed and stopped due to losing because the ally character is defeated by the enemy character, the hold 1 and 2 modes can be recognized at that time. Since it may be recognized that either one of 1 and 2 is a red or rainbow-colored aspect, it is possible to suppress a decrease in gaming interest.

  In the effect situation shown in FIG. 251 (G), a new timer effect is generated and the count display is started. This count display is performed in the state of production shown in FIG. 251 (H) in which the jackpot symbol is confirmed and stopped and the variable display is ended, while the remaining count number is left (the count number displayed at the start of the count display). (With more counts remaining than the smallest count number (10 seconds)), and without any effects that are the targets of the timer effects being generated, continue even after the change display ends. It is executed as the special timer effect described above.

  However, after that, during the period in which the opening effect is executed in the effect state shown in FIG. 251 (I), the timer effect count display is not displayed. Thereby, the change display (symbol effect) ended in the effect situation shown in FIG. 251 (H) and the effect during the big hit game (big hit game effect) started in the effect situation shown in FIG. 251 (J). It becomes possible to recognize that the productions are not connected to each other, and the player can enjoy the production newly started in this way with a fresh feeling.

  In this regard, in the peripheral control MPU 1511a according to this embodiment, the count display is secretly executed as time elapses even during the period in which the timer effect count display is hidden (the opening effect execution period). When the count display of the timer effect is redisplayed in the effect during the jackpot game that is started in the effect situation shown in FIG. 251 (J), the numerical value of the count display is advanced by that amount. Like to be. This will create a production situation as if the remaining time until the count display of the timer production reaches a predetermined value has suddenly decreased, so it counts in a state where the player's feelings are not ready It becomes possible to make the display reach a predetermined numerical value, and it is preferably avoided that the timer effect that is continued from the state of the variable display becomes rutted.

  Then, in the peripheral control MPU 1511a according to this embodiment, the timer effect that is continued from the state of the variable display is controlled so that the count display reaches a predetermined value within the execution period of the big hit game. At this time, a timer-related display (here, “Yukuzo”) that suggests that the predetermined numerical value (0 in this case) has been reached appears in the same manner as the timer effect performed within the period of the variable display.

  FIG. 251 (K) shows that after the timer effect count display shown in FIG. 251 (J) reaches a predetermined numerical value (here “0”) and the timer related display (here “Yukuzo”) is displayed, An effect situation in which a specific effect (corresponding to the first special effect and the second special effect described above, and “CHANCE” in the drawing) is executed is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 251 (K), the peripheral control MPU 1511a according to this embodiment can execute a specific effect (display of “CHANCE”) within the execution period of the jackpot game, and the specific effect (“ When “CHANCE” is displayed), the jackpot type in which the winning jackpot is advantageous to the player (for example, the type in which the number of rounds of the jackpot game is 16 rounds, or the high probability short-time game state after the jackpot game ends) It is shown that the degree of expectation is high. Note that the ratio may be 100%. In this way, when the above-mentioned special timer effect is executed, the count display is continued until after the big hit game is started, not only is the big hit confirmed, but the winning big hit is a big hit type that is advantageous to the player. A certain degree of expectation will also increase, so that it will be possible to improve the game entertainment.

  Then, after this, an effect that the teammate character fights against the enemy character is performed in a specific round game or the like, and as a result, the teammate character wins (FIG. 251 (L)), the winning jackpot type in which the winning jackpot is advantageous to the player It will be shown that. When the teammate character is defeated in the production, it is indicated that the winning jackpot is not a jackpot type advantageous to the player.

  Thus, when the result of the performance during the big hit game appears, the game proceeds with the content according to the result. For example, if the result that the ally character wins is obtained, the big hit game is executed up to 16 rounds. Or after the jackpot game is over, it is controlled to a high probability time-short state. On the other hand, when the result of losing the teammate character is obtained, the big hit game is finished in eight rounds, or after the big hit game is finished, a gaming state (for example, a low probability of lower probability) than the high probability short-time state. It is controlled in a short time state.

  Here, the content of the specific effect (display of “CHANCE”) shown in FIG. 251 (K) may be related to an effect in which a teammate character fights against an enemy character in a specific round game. For example, it is possible to set an effect content for a friend character to acquire a weapon in a specific effect shown in FIG. 251 (K), and execute an effect of fighting an enemy character using the weapon acquired in a specific round game. For example, in the specific performance shown in FIG. 251 (K), it can be implied that the possibility that the teammate character has won in the subsequent battle has increased.

  Next, various aspects of the timer effect itself that may appear when such a timer effect is executed, and various effects performed in connection with the timer effect will be described. Note that the effects described below can be executed in appropriate combinations between the effects, and can also be executed in appropriate combinations with the effects described above.

[Timer exclusion effect]
As described above, in the peripheral control MPU 1511a, a plurality of effect modes (for example, conversation notice, hold change, cut-in A, accessory A operation, special timer, cut-in B, accessory B operation, etc.) ) Are prepared, and any of these effects is set as a timer object (count object) (timer object notice lottery), and a timer effect is displayed for the timing at which the effect object targeted by the timer appears. Execute. In this respect, in the timer effect according to this embodiment, a plurality of effect modes (conversation notice, hold change, cut-in A, accessory A operation (object A notice), special timer, cut-in B, accessory B operation (Advance object B notice)) is performed without knowing which is the target of the timer, and in such a production situation, the production mode (timer target notice) It is possible to display which suggests which effect mode (not determined as a timer object in the lottery) (timer object exclusion effect).

  That is, in this case, at the stage of digesting the remaining count in the timer effect, a guessing material as to which effect mode is the timer target is provided. For example, when a low-expected production mode (for example, a conversation notice) is suggested as a production mode that is not a timer object, the possibility that a low-expected production mode appears as a timer object at that time is excluded. Therefore, although it is a stage where the remaining count in the timer performance is being digested, a high-expected performance mode (for example, an accessory B action) appears as a timer object, so that the game entertainment can be expected. It is expected to improve this. In addition, when a highly-expected production mode (for example, an action B action) is suggested as a production mode that is not a target for the timer, at that point in time, the timer production cannot be expected. It becomes possible to pay attention to the performance, and it is expected to suppress a decrease in the gaming interest when the count display reaches a predetermined value. According to such a configuration, while the remaining count is consumed, the expectation for the timer effect can be appropriately changed without changing the aspect of the count display itself.

  FIG. 252 (a) is a single timer mode (YES in step S5506), and the second process in which the decision to not execute the mission effect (make the conversation notice appear) (NO in step S5507) is made. It is a time chart for demonstrating the specific content of the timer object exclusion effect performed when the fluctuation numbers 7 and 8 (refer FIG. 219) equivalent to "No timer character reach" are selected in a situation. FIG. 252 (b) is a mode of a single timer (YES in step S5506), and the second process in which the decision to not execute the mission effect (make the conversation notice appear) (NO in step S5507) is made. It is a time chart for demonstrating the specific content of the timer object exclusion effect performed when the fluctuation numbers 15 and 16 (refer FIG. 219) equivalent to "no timer SP reach" are selected in a situation.

  In the example shown in FIG. 252 (a), as a result of the count display lottery (step S5510), a specific timer type (any one of “pending change 5”, “object A operation 3”, and “special timer 1”). Is selected (see FIG. 232), the timer exclusion effect is executed, and even in the example shown in FIG. 252 (b), as a result of the count display lottery (step S5510), a specific timer type ( When any one of “pending change 5”, “actual object A action 3”, and “actual object B action 1”) is selected (see FIG. 232), the timer target exclusion effect is executed.

  However, the timer target exclusion effect is not performed when a specific timer type is determined as a result of the count display lottery (step S5510). Alternatively, the determination may be made based on the fact that a special result has been obtained in a predetermined effect lottery based on the result of the jackpot determination. As will be described later, the timer-excluded effect may appear within a variation pattern in which it is determined that the timer effect is not executed, or may appear at a timing before the timer effect is executed. Good. According to such a configuration, when it is assumed that the count display of the timer effect is executed afterwards (relative to the timer target advance effect) (whether it is executed or unknown), the effect that does not appear as a timer object It becomes possible to indicate in advance which type the mode is. In addition, when the timer target exclusion effect appears when the timer effect has not yet been executed (even when the timer pre-reading effect display is not displayed), the timer effect is thereafter compared to when the timer target exclusion effect does not appear. It is desirable that the ratio of execution is increased so that the timer effect is also executed as an advance suggestion that the timer effect is executed.

  First, in the example shown in FIG. 252 (a), in the example in which the timer effect is executed in the mode of “pending change 5” or “actual object A operation 3”, 20 seconds have elapsed since the start of symbol variation. At around timing, a count display with a count number of 20 seconds is started, and after the count display becomes “0”, the effect mode (“holding change 5” or “actual A operation” 3 ") appears.

  Also, in the example shown in FIG. 252 (b), in the example in which the timer effect is executed in the mode of “holding change 5” or “object A action 3”, 20 seconds have elapsed since the start of symbol variation. The count display with a count number of 20 seconds is started at the timing when the time has passed, and after the count display becomes “0”, the production mode (“holding change 5” or “object” A operation 3 ") appears.

  In this case, in these cases, the timer effect is not yet executed (the timer pre-reading effect is not displayed) at the timing when 10 seconds have elapsed since the start of the symbol variation. First, the timer exclusion effect may occur. In the first timer target exclusion effect, for example, it is indicated that “conversation notice” is not a candidate for the timer target, and when the timer effect occurs within the fluctuation, the candidate for the timer target is displayed. Can be grasped by the player that is restricted to any one of the pending change, cut-in A, accessory A operation, special timer, cut-in B, and accessory B operation. That is, in this case, a low-expected production mode out of a plurality of production modes (conversation notice, hold change, cut-in A, action A action, special timer, cut-in B, and action B action) is not a candidate for timer. (A high-expected production mode can be expected to be a candidate for the timer), so the player wishes that the timer production will occur within the fluctuation. Thus, it is expected to improve the game entertainment when the timer effect (count display) is in an unexecuted state.

  In the period in which the count display is in an unexecuted state (in this example, the period from the start of symbol variation until 20 seconds elapses), the above-described timer pre-reading effect (the first preceding mode, the second mode) The preceding mode and the third preceding mode) may be displayed.

  Next, at the timing when 20 seconds have elapsed since the start of the symbol variation, the second timer target exclusion effect can occur in accordance with the start of the count display in the timer effect. In the second timer target exclusion effect, effects other than the effect (conversation notice) already excluded in the first timer target exclusion effect are excluded. For example, if the second timer target exclusion effect indicates that the “special timer” is not a timer target candidate, the timer target candidate is suspended, cut-in A, accessory A action, cut-in B Then, the player can grasp that the action B has been narrowed down to one of the actions B. In this case, among the plurality of production modes (conversation notice, pending change, cut-in A, accessory A operation, special timer, cut-in B, and accessory B operation), the production mode with a big hit is selected from the candidates for the timer target. Since it is possible to recognize that it has fallen off, it is possible to make a sense of anxiety about whether or not a highly anticipated effect will appear as a timer object after the first timer target exclusion effect is executed. Become.

  Next, the third timer target exclusion effect can occur at the timing when 30 seconds have elapsed since the start of symbol variation. In the third timer-excluded effect, effects other than the effects (conversation notice, special timer) already excluded in the first and second timer-targeted effects are further excluded. For example, if it is indicated that “Cut-in B” is not a candidate for timer, the candidate for timer is narrowed to any one of pending change, cut-in A, accessory A operation, and accessory B operation. It becomes possible for the player to grasp this fact.

  Then, at the timing when 40 seconds have elapsed since the start of the symbol variation, the count display reaches a predetermined value (here, 0), and the production mode ("holding change 5 "", A pending change occurs, and in the case of "act A action 3", an act A action occurs) is executed as a timer target effect.

  By the way, in the timer effects of “pending change 5” and “object A action 3” shown in FIGS. As shown in FIGS. 232 and 233, the timer effect (timer effect in which the timer-targeted effect is executed when 40 seconds elapse) is performed. It can be seen that there are only three types of timer announcements: conversation notice, pending change, and accessory action. In other words, in this case, an experienced player confirms that a timer effect has been generated in such a manner that the count display reaches a predetermined value at the timing of 40 seconds after the start of symbol variation. , Hold change, cut-in A, accessory A action, special timer, cut-in B, accessory B action, but not one of conversation notice, hold change, accessory A action It is assumed that you will see through. At this time, if there are cases where two effects are excluded by the timer-excluded effects, the effects of conversation announcement, hold change, and accessory A action are either Since it appears or is exposed, it is desirable to execute the timer-excluded effect so that at least two effects are left as candidates for the timer effect.

  According to such a timer-excluded effect, when the timer effect (count display) is in an unexecuted state or when the count display is being executed, it is inflated to an expectation or anxiety (which effects are excluded from the timer object). Therefore, it is expected that the game entertainment will be maintained until the count display reaches a predetermined value.

  In addition, in the example shown in FIGS. 252 (a) and (b), the timing for generating the timer-excluded effect is set to the timing at which the count display in the timer effect reaches a predetermined value (here, 0) (or the effect for the timer target). The timing is set in accordance with the arrival of any of a plurality of timings (10 seconds, 20 seconds, 30 seconds, 40 seconds, etc. from the start of fluctuation) prepared as candidates.

  For example, when looking at the time charts shown in FIGS. 232 and 233, when 45 seconds have elapsed from the start of the fluctuation, even if the count display subsequently becomes 0, the “object A operation” is displayed as an effect for the timer. It turns out that there is no possibility of appearing. As described above, in the timer effect, each timing (usually 10 seconds, 20 seconds, 30 seconds, 40 seconds from the start of fluctuation) prepared as candidates for the timing at which the count display reaches a predetermined value (0 in this case). Etc.), the types of effects that can appear as timer targets are also narrowed down. In this regard, by performing the timer-excluded effect, even for beginners, each timing prepared as a candidate for the timing at which the count display reaches a predetermined value (here, 0) (in this example, start of variation) 10 seconds, 20 seconds, 30 seconds, 40 seconds, etc.), and the timer effect can be enjoyed to a high degree by recognizing that the types of effects that can appear as timer targets are narrowed down. .

  Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 252 (a), an example in which the timer effect is executed in the form of “special timer 1” (the count display having a count number of 70 seconds in accordance with the start of the character reach symbol variation is displayed. In the example), every 10 seconds, 20 seconds, 30 seconds, and 40 seconds after the start of fluctuation, the first timer target exclusion effect, the second timer target exclusion effect, the third timer target exclusion effect, Each of the timer target exclusion effects will be executed. In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 252 (b), an example in which the timer effect is executed in the mode of “act B action 1” (the count having the count number of 70 seconds in accordance with the start of the SP reach symbol variation). In the example where display is performed), every time 10 seconds, 20 seconds, 30 seconds, 40 seconds, and 50 seconds have elapsed from the start of fluctuation, the first timer target exclusion effect, the second timer target exclusion effect, the third timer The target exclusion effect, the fourth timer target exclusion effect, and the fifth timer target exclusion effect are executed.

  In addition, the timer target exclusion effect according to this embodiment suggests one effect mode that is not a timer target in the count effect every time a plurality of predetermined timings arrive after the start of symbol variation. I did it. However, it is not always necessary to execute the timer exclusion effect every time a plurality of predetermined timings arrive, and a predetermined probability every time these timings arrive based on the type of variation pattern, the result of jackpot determination, etc. The timer target exclusion effect may appear, or the timing for executing the timer target exclusion effect may be selected from those timings. At this time, the execution probability of the timer exclusion effect may be made different at a plurality of predetermined timings. For example, at a relatively early timing after the start of symbol variation (for example, the timing at which the first timer-excluded effect shown in FIG. 252 (a) can occur), relatively after the symbol variation has started. If the ratio of execution of the timer-excluded effect is higher than the later timing (for example, the timing at which the fourth timer-targeted excluded effect shown in FIG. 252 (a) can occur) It becomes possible to digest the count display over a relatively long time in a state where it is suggested that the aspect is not a timer target. However, in this case, when the timer-excluded effect is executed at the timing when the first timer-excluded effect can be generated, and when the timer-targeted excluded effect is executed at the timing when the fourth timer-targeted excluded effect can occur (Or even if the timer exclusion effect is executed at any timing), it is desirable that the ratio (expected degree) of appearance of the big hit symbol is the same. In this case, the degree of expectation may include 100%. According to such a configuration, the timer-excluded effect appears at an early timing (while the rate of execution of the timer-excluded effect is increased) after the count display is started (after the symbol starts to fluctuate). Because it comes to be aware of what to do, it is expected to improve the game entertainment at the beginning of the production.

  When such an effect is realized, the peripheral control MPU 1511a first determines the target of the timer based on the result of the jackpot determination, the type of the variation pattern, or the mode of the timer effect (for example, “reserved change 5” of the character reach). Determining whether to generate an exclusion effect, and at what timing (in the example of FIG. 252 (a), a maximum of three timings (10 seconds, 20 seconds, 30 seconds)) Process. Next, at each timing when it is determined that the timer target exclusion effect is to be generated, a determination process is performed as to which effect mode is suggested as an effect mode that is not a timer target. Note that these determination processes are performed, for example, after each process shown in FIG. 220 or after step S5510 and at a timing before step S5511 is performed. It is possible to carry out based on the processing result information.

  Or you may make it perform the timer object exclusion | determination effect for exclusive use (only for conversation notice) which suggests that a specific production | presentation aspect (for example, conversation notice) is not timer object. That is, in this case, in the peripheral control MPU 1511a, first, based on the result of the big hit determination, the type of variation pattern, or the mode of the timer effect (for example, “reserved change 5” of the character reach, etc.) A determination process is performed as to whether or not to generate a dedicated timer target exclusion effect at which timing.

  In any case, when the performance mode suggested as the performance mode that is not subject to the timer is a relatively low-expected performance mode, the suggested performance mode is a relatively high-expected performance mode. It is desirable that the proportion of the highly anticipated performance mode appear as a timer-targeted performance is higher than that of the above. According to such a configuration, when a dedicated timer target exclusion effect that excludes a low-expected effect mode (conversation notice) appears, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  In addition, at least at a specific timing among the plurality of timings, only a specific performance mode (for example, a “conversation notice” which is a low-expected performance mode) may be suggested as a performance mode that is not a timer target. You may set as follows. That is, in this case, when the timer-excluded effect is generated at a specific timing, it is understood that a specific effect mode (for example, “conversation notice”, which is a low-expected effect mode) is not a timer target. Since it becomes possible, it is possible to maintain the game entertainment interest with a sense of expectation that the effect of the timer target is a highly anticipated effect mode.

  In addition, in the timer target exclusion effect according to this embodiment, one effect mode is suggested as an effect that is not a timer target, but two or more effects that are not a timer target under a predetermined condition. You may make it suggest the production | presentation aspect. For example, if two low-expected effects are suggested, it is possible to greatly enhance the game entertainment at the stage of digesting the remaining count in the timer effect.

  In addition, with respect to “display suggesting which presentation mode that is not a timer object”, the count display starts within a period from when the count display starts to a predetermined value (here, 0) (or It is desirable to make it appear within the period until the effect that is the target of the timer is executed, and to maintain the display during the same period. Furthermore, with regard to the “display that suggests which effect mode is not subject to the timer”, if the display is maintained after the effect that is subject to the timer is executed, the timer effect It can be used as a material for remembering which production mode the subject of is.

  In addition, when a predetermined performance condition is satisfied, “display that suggests which production mode is not the target of the timer” is displayed while the remaining count of the count display is digested (for example, a specific timer When a timer effect of a type is executed, it is hidden at a predetermined timing (when a specific count value is reached before the count display reaches a predetermined value) (when the count display reaches a specific count value, etc.). May be maintained while the count display reaches a predetermined value (“0” in this case) and the effect targeted for the timer is executed. In other words, in this case, the remaining count of the count display will be digested without knowing when the “display that suggests which direction is not targeted for the timer” will be hidden, It is expected to maintain a sense of tension during the same period (a period in which it is easy to become rutted). In order to obtain such an operational effect, for the “display indicating which presentation mode that is not a timer target” is hidden, the count display reaches a predetermined value and becomes a timer target. It is desirable to maintain the non-display state even after the production mode has appeared. However, even if the “indication suggesting which effect mode is not targeted for the timer” is hidden, the effect once suggested as the effect mode not targeted for the timer is displayed as the effect targeted for the timer. It is important to control so that it does not appear, and it is possible to enjoy the timer effect with peace of mind unless the memory about the hidden display mode is forgotten. In addition, with regard to the “display that suggests which effect mode that is not a timer target” is hidden, the display after the count display reaches the predetermined value and the timer mode target mode appears. After maintaining the non-display state (for example, after the elapse of a predetermined time), check that the player's memory is correct so that the symbol is displayed again at a timing before it is confirmed and stopped. It is desirable to be able to do so.

  In addition, when a timer effect (count display) is in an unexecuted state, a “display suggesting which effect mode that is not a timer target” appears, the predetermined effect condition is When satisfied, the timer effect (count display) may be hidden while the timer effect (count display) is not executed. In other words, in this case, it becomes possible to give a sense of tension regarding the timer effect before the count display is started, and it is possible to provide a sharp effect.

  Note that, as will be described later, “displays suggesting which presentation mode is not a timer target” is shown in FIGS. 264 (C) to (K) and FIGS. 266 (B) to (J). In addition, it is only necessary to be able to grasp that the production mode does not occur when the count display becomes zero. Other methods include, for example, a method in which the name of the effect mode is displayed on the effect display device 1600 and a cross mark is added thereto, or a conversation notice or cut-in is performed at a timing before the count display reaches zero. To show that the female character or male character used to perform the conversation has died and suggest that the conversation notice and cut-in cannot be executed, and the hold display is monochrome before the count display reaches 0 Shown that the color change cannot be displayed and the combination of the objects A and B fails at the timing before the count display reaches 0. Thus, a technique suggesting that the action A and B cannot be performed may be employed. The point is that a special mode that cannot appear at the timing before the count display reaches 0 when the timer display is selected is prepared, and this timing at the timing before the count display reaches 0. If an effect that is not a timer target, such as a conversation notice or a hold change, is executed in a special mode, it is possible to realize a “display suggesting which effect mode is not a timer target”. .

  In addition, when a timer-excluded effect is generated, a high-expected effect mode is more likely to appear as a timer object when the count display reaches a predetermined value, compared to when the timer-targeted excluded effect does not occur. By controlling in this way, it can be expected that the game entertainment is improved more suitably when the count display digests the remaining count.

  By the way, when it is suggested by the timer object exclusion effect that the effect mode (special timer) of the hit determination is not a timer object, any other effect mode appears when the count display reaches a predetermined value. Even so, there is a concern that the game entertainment will be reduced as compared with the effect mode (special timer) of the hit determination. Therefore, if it is indicated that the winning appearance mode (special timer) is not subject to the timer, even if any other mode of appearance appears when the count display reaches the predetermined value, You may make it a fluctuation | variation be surely stopped by a big hit symbol.

  Alternatively, when the timer target exclusion effect is generated, the jackpot symbol appears regardless of which effect mode appears as the timer target when the count display reaches a predetermined value (here, “0”). You may make it a ratio (expectation degree) become the same. In this case, the degree of expectation may include 100%. That is, in this case, it is not necessary to pay attention to which effect mode appears as a timer object when the count display reaches a predetermined value. The timer effect can be ended early at the time when the time is consumed. As a result, it is possible to shift attention to other effects while the remaining count of the count display is being digested, so the effect design that increases the types of effects that appear per unit time can be created. Can be encouraged.

  In addition, when two or more count displays (timer effects) appear within one symbol variation period and a timer-excluded effect is executed, if an effect situation occurs in which they reach a predetermined value at different timings, the timer It is desirable to perform control so that an effect mode that is suggested not to be a timer object in the target exclusion effect does not appear as the timer object in any timer effect (count display).

  In addition, with respect to the production mode suggested that the timer target exclusion production is not targeted for the timer, even if it is at a timing different from the timing at which the count display reaches the predetermined value, it does not appear after that. It is desirable to control (control so as not to appear even as an effect that is not a timer target).

  In addition, when executing the timer target exclusion effect, it may be possible to perform a predecessor effect indicating whether or not the timer target effect is suggested. That is, in this case, the timer target exclusion effect is not executed when the predetermined aspect does not appear in the preceding effect, and the timer target exclusion effect is executed after the predetermined aspect appears in the preceding effect.

  In this embodiment, the timer-excluded effect is executed in accordance with one of a plurality of timings prepared as candidates for the timing at which the count display in the timer effect reaches a predetermined value (here, 0). However, what is necessary is just to perform a timer object exclusion effect according to one of a plurality of predetermined timings, and it is not always necessary to perform it according to these timings. However, it is desirable that the timer-excluded effect is not executed during a specific effect period such as a period in which the remaining count is low, even within the period in which the count display is being executed.

  Further, among the timer types determined in the count display lottery (step S5510), the timer target exclusion effect is not allowed to be performed over the entire period during which the count display is performed, or the period during which the count display is performed. There may be a case where the execution of the timer-excluded effect is not allowed in a certain period of time. By preparing such a special timer type, when the timer type appears, it is possible to concentrate on digesting the count display and enjoy the original timer effect. It becomes like this. In order to obtain such an effect, when a timer-excluded effect is not in a special period, an effect mode different from that in the special period is caused to appear in the special period. It can be said that it is important that the player can recognize this. On the other hand, even if the timer type is not allowed to execute the timer-excluded effect over the entire period during which the count display is being executed, the timer display is concentrated in the period before the count display is started. Therefore, it is desirable to allow execution of the timer target exclusion effect.

  It should be noted that the above-described period of non-displaying the “display suggesting which presentation mode that is not a timer target” is controlled as the same period as the period during which execution of the timer target exclusion stage is not allowed. Also good.

  Further, when the count display in the timer effect is performed in any of a plurality of modes including at least the first mode and the second mode, and the count display is performed in the second mode, the first display It is good also as controlling so that the ratio with which a timer object exclusion effect is performed becomes high compared with the case where count display is performed in a mode. In this case, the ratio may include 100%. That is, in this case, it is possible to suggest that the timer target exclusion effect is performed according to the count display mode, and it is possible to focus attention on the effect during the count display according to the count display mode.

  The timer exclusion effect is not performed when a specific timer type is determined as a result of the count display lottery (step S5510). For example, the timer type is irrelevant, and the variation pattern type or jackpot You may make it perform based on the special result being obtained by the predetermined | prescribed effect lottery based on the result of determination. As will be described later, the timer-excluded effect may appear within a variation pattern in which it is determined that the timer effect is not executed, or may appear at a timing before the timer effect is executed. Good.

  In addition, as described above, when the timer target exclusion effect appears when the timer effect has not yet been executed (even when the timer pre-reading effect display does not appear), the timer target exclusion effect does not appear. After that, it is desirable that the rate at which the timer effect is executed is increased so that the timer effect is also executed as an advance suggestion that the timer effect is executed. In this sense, the timer target exclusion effect may be executed as the first preceding aspect or the second preceding aspect of the timer prefetching effects. That is, in this case, when the symbol variation in which the timer effect is executed is not started and is still in the hold state, a specific effect mode that is not set as a timer target in the timer effect can be suggested. A specific effect mode is not targeted for the timer, with the speculation of whether the timer effect appears due to the symbol variation in the inside, the timer effect appears due to the symbol variation in the hold state, or the timer effect does not appear. It is expected that the game entertainment will be maintained until the timer performance occurs.

[Timer first advance effect]
As described above, the peripheral control MPU 1511a counts the predetermined effect (the accessory B operation) using the specific decorative member (the accessory B), and displays the count display toward the timing at which the predetermined effect appears. The process is executed up to a predetermined value within a period during which the design effect is performed. In this regard, in the timer effect according to this embodiment, the period effect is specified within the period before the timing at which the count display becomes a predetermined value and the predetermined effect appears in the period during which the symbol effect is performed. By making an effect using a decorative member appear, it can be suggested that a predetermined effect is counted (timer target advance effect).

  That is, in this case, the type of effect that appears when the count display reaches a predetermined value by focusing on what kind of effect appears when the remaining count in the count display is being consumed. Therefore, it is expected that the game entertainment will be suitably maintained from when the count display is started until it reaches a predetermined value.

  FIG. 253 is a mode of a single timer (YES in step S5506), and in the second processing situation in which a decision is made not to execute a mission effect (make a conversation notice appear) (NO in step S5507), It is a time chart for explaining the specific contents of the timer target advance effect performed when the variable numbers 15 and 16 (see FIG. 219) corresponding to “no timer SP reach” are selected.

  In the example shown in FIG. 253, for convenience of explanation, when any of the specific timer types (first-out timers 1 to 6) not illustrated in FIG. 233 is selected as a result of the count display lottery (step S5510). Timer target advance effect is executed. In the first-out timers 4 to 6 of the first-out timers 1 to 6, as the effects of the timer, the combination of the combination A used in the “combination A operation” and the combination B used in the “combination B operation”. An effect such as an “actual article A & B operation” for operating both is performed.

  However, the timer target first effect is not performed when a specific timer type (first timer 1 to 6) is determined as a result of the count display lottery (step S5510), for example, illustrated in FIG. When one of the timer types selected is selected, the timer target advance effect may be performed, or the timer type is irrelevant, and a special effect lottery based on the variation pattern type or the result of jackpot determination is special. You may make it carry out based on the result being obtained. Further, as will be described later, the timer target advance effect may appear in a variation pattern in which the timer effect is determined not to be executed, or may appear at a timing before the timer effect is executed. Good. According to such a configuration, when it is assumed that the count display of the timer effect is executed afterwards (for the timer target advance effect) (although it is unknown whether it is executed), the timer effect count display It is possible to indicate in advance which type of effect mode that appears when becomes a predetermined value. In this case, when the timer target advance effect appears when the timer effect is not yet executed (even when the timer prefetch effect display is not displayed), the timer target advance effect does not appear after that. It is desirable that the rate at which the timer effect is executed is increased so that the timer effect is also executed as an effect suggesting in advance that the timer effect is executed.

  In the example shown in FIG. 253, first, in the example in which the timer effect is executed in the form of the advance timers 1 and 4, the count number of 50 seconds is set at the timing when 20 seconds have elapsed since the start of the symbol variation. The count display is started, and after the count display becomes “0”, the effect mode (“act B action” or “act A & B action”) that appears as a timer appears. On the other hand, in the example in which the timer effect is executed in the form of the advance timers 2 and 5, the count display with the count number of 70 seconds is started in accordance with the start timing of the symbol variation, and the count display is “0”. After that, an effect mode ("act B action" or "act A & B action") that is a timer object appears. On the other hand, in the example in which the timer effect is executed in the modes of the advance timers 3 and 6, the display of the timer prefetch effect (the first preceding mode, the second preceding mode, or the third preceding mode) is performed in accordance with the start timing of the symbol variation. At the same time, the timer pre-reading effect is displayed and the timer pre-reading effect is not displayed at the timing when 50 seconds have passed, and the count display with a count number of 20 seconds is started. After the display becomes “0”, an effect mode (“act B action” or “act A & B action”) appears as a timer target.

  In this respect, in the case of the advance timers 1 and 4, at the timing when the timing Ta1 (for example, 7 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the symbol variation, the timer effect is not yet executed (even the display of the timer prefetch effect is displayed). The first timer target advance effect can occur even though it is not in the state. In the first timer target advance effect, for example, the accessory B used in the “object B operation” or “object A & B operation” that is the timer target effect of the advance timers 1 and 4 is set at the first position or in the vicinity thereof. An effect of making a rattling vibration (function B rattling) is performed.

  That is, the “object B operation” that is the timer target effect of the advance timer 1 is an “effect that displaces the accessory B from the first position to the second position”, and is the timer object effect of the advance timer 4. The “act A & B operation” is “the effect of displacing the accessory B from the first position to the second position and displacing the accessory A from the third position to the fourth position”. The timer target advance effect is common in that the accessory B used in the effect is used, but an effect (the accessory B rattle) different from any of these effects is performed. According to such a configuration, although the timer effect is in a stage before the execution, the possibility that the timer effect is performed after that can be suggested, and the target effect in the timer effect is It is possible to suggest which effect mode is used (indicating that the effect is using the accessory B). Also, in the first timer target advance effect, by using the accessory B, an effect (the accessory B rattle) different from the timer target effect (the accessory B operation, the accessory A & B operation) is performed. While the target effect in the timer effect is suggested to be an effect using the accessory B, it is concealed as to how the accessory B operates when the count display reaches a predetermined value. Thus, it is possible to favorably maintain the game entertainment until the count display reaches the predetermined value and the timer target performance is performed.

  Further, in the case of the advance timers 1 and 4, at the timing when the timing Ta2 (for example, 27 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the symbol variation, the second timer target is displayed while the timer effect is being displayed. A first-out effect can occur. In the second timer target advance effect, for example, the accessory B used in the “object B operation” or “object A & B operation” that is the timer target effect of the advance timers 1 and 4 is changed from the “first position”. An effect (moving action B in the middle of accessory B (small)) is performed to “displace to the first halfway position between the first position and the second position”.

  That is, the second timer target advance effect is common in that the accessory B used in the “act B action” and the “act A & B action” is used, but the effect different from any of these effects (the accessory) B middle operation (small)). According to such a configuration, when the count display reaches a specific count value before reaching the predetermined value (when the remaining count is consumed), which effect mode is the target effect. It becomes possible to suggest (suggest that it is a production using the accessory B). Also, in the second timer target advance effect, the effect B (operation B intermediate operation (small)) that is different from the timer object effect (object B operation, accessory A & B operation) is performed using the accessory B. As a result, while suggesting which direction the target effect of the timer effect is, the action B is operated when the count display reaches a predetermined value. It becomes possible to keep it secret, and it is possible to favorably maintain the gaming interest until the count display reaches a predetermined value and the timer target effect is performed.

  In addition, in the second timer target advance effect, the first timer target advance effect (roughness in the vicinity of the “first position”) is more than the effect range (“first position” to “first”). Displacement from “first position” to “second position” that appears when “act B action” or “act A & B action” is performed. ). Therefore, by comparing the first timer target advance effect with the second timer target advance effect, the feature B is used in the timer target effect ("object B action" or "object A & B action"). It will be possible to provide speculative material on how to operate.

  Further, in the case of the advance timers 1 and 4, at the timing when the timing Ta3 (for example, 57 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the symbol variation, the timer object is displayed for the third time while the timer effect is being displayed. A first-out effect can occur. In the third timer target advance effect, for example, the accessory B used in the “object B operation” or “object A & B operation” that is the timer target effect of the advance timers 1 and 4 is “first” from the first position. An effect (moving action B on the middle of the accessory B (large)) is performed to “a second intermediate position between the first intermediate position and the second position”.

  In other words, the third timer target advance effect is common in that the accessory B used in the “act B action” or the “act A & B action” is used, but the effect different from any of these effects (the accessory) B middle operation (large)). According to such a configuration, when the count display reaches a specific count value before reaching the predetermined value (when the remaining count is consumed), which effect mode is the target effect. It becomes possible to suggest (suggest that it is a production using the accessory B). Also, in the third timer target advance effect, the effect B (operation B intermediate operation (large)) is performed using the accessory B, which is different from the timer object effect (object B operation, accessory A & B operation). As a result, while suggesting which direction the target effect of the timer effect is, the action B is operated when the count display reaches a predetermined value. It becomes possible to keep it secret, and it is possible to favorably maintain the gaming interest until the count display reaches a predetermined value and the timer target effect is performed.

  Moreover, in the third timer target advance effect, the range of the effect using the accessory B (displacement from “first position” to “second midway position”) is larger than the first timer target advance effect. It is becoming larger and closer to the range of effects (displacement from “first position” to “second position”) that appears when “act B action” or “act A & B action” is performed. Yes. Therefore, by comparing the first to third timer target advance effects, the actor B operates in any manner in the timer target effects ("object B operation" or "object A & B operation"). You will be able to provide more speculative material about what to do.

  On the other hand, in the case of the advance timers 2 and 5, the “work B rattle” at the timing Ta1 (for example, 7 seconds), the timing Ta2 (for example, 27 seconds), and the timing Ta3 (for example, 57 seconds), Each effect such as “actual action B midway action (small)” and “actual substance B midway action (large)” is performed as the first to third timer target advance action. However, as shown in FIG. 253, in the case of the advance timers 2 and 5, the timer target advance effect is produced in the situation where the count display is digesting the remaining count at any timing of the timings Ta1 to Ta3. Will be done.

  On the other hand, in the case of the advance timers 3 and 6, at the timing Ta <b> 1 (for example, 7 seconds), the timing Ta <b> 2 (for example, 27 seconds), and the timing Ta <b> 3 (for example, 57 seconds), Each effect such as “B object midway action (small)” and “Accessory B halfway action (large)” is performed as the first to third timer target advance action. However, as shown in FIG. 253, in the case of the advance timers 3 and 6, the count display is not executed at each timing Ta1 and Ta2, and the timer prefetching effect is displayed. The first and second timer target advance effects will be performed. According to such a configuration, the timer target advance effect is executed when the count display is in an unexecuted state, but the timers 1 and 4 are not displayed even when the timer prefetch effect is displayed. Compared to, the rate of occurrence of events such as “Timer target advance effect was executed but timer effect itself was not executed” is reduced, so the player has a higher expectation. You will be able to enjoy the timer target advance effect.

  In each example shown in FIG. 253, the count display reaches a predetermined value after the first to third timer target advance effects are executed. After that, after the timer target effect is executed, the symbol variation is stopped.

  In addition, in the timer target advance effect according to this embodiment, every time a plurality of predetermined timings ta1 to ta3 arrive after the start of the symbol variation, the “object B operation” or “object A & B operation” It was decided to produce using the accessory B used in. However, it is not always necessary to execute the timer target advance effect every time a plurality of predetermined timings ta1 to ta3 arrive, and the timings ta1 to ta3 are determined based on the type of variation pattern, the result of the jackpot determination, etc. The timer target advance effect may appear at a predetermined probability every time it arrives, or the timing for executing the timer target advance effect may be selected from these timings. At this time, the execution probability of the timer target advance effect and the selection ratio of the content of the effect may be made different for a plurality of predetermined timings ta1 to ta3.

  When realizing such an effect, the peripheral control MPU 1511a first determines the target of the timer based on the result of the big hit determination, the type of variation pattern, or the mode of the timer effect (for example, “first-out timer 1” of SP reach). A determination process (see FIG. 254) is performed as to whether to generate a first-out effect, or at which timing to generate a timer-target first-out effect. Next, a determination process (see FIGS. 255 and 256) is performed as to which effect mode is executed as the timer target advance effect at each timing at which it is determined that the timer target advance effect is to be generated. Note that these determination processes are performed, for example, after each process shown in FIG. 220 or after step S5510 and at a timing before step S5511 is performed. It is possible to carry out based on the processing result information.

  FIG. 254 is a diagram illustrating an example of the content (table T10) of the determination process regarding whether to generate the timer target advance effect or at what timing the timer target advance effect is generated.

  As described above, the timer target advance effect refers to the timer target within the period before the timing at which the count display becomes a predetermined value and the timer target effect appears in the period during which the symbol effect is performed. It is an effect that suggests that the effect using the specific decorative member is targeted for the timer by causing the effect using the specific decorative member used in the production of the peripheral, and the peripheral control according to this embodiment The MPU 1511a prepares three timings Ta1 to Ta3 as timings at which such timer target advance effect can appear.

  Therefore, in the peripheral control MPU 1511a, first, referring to the table T10 shown in FIG. 254, the winning information, the information related to the type of variation pattern, the information related to the timer type, and the production random numbers assigned to the information, Based on the timing Ta1, the timer target advance effect is executed at any of timings Ta1 to Ta3 (or the timer target advance effect is not executed at any of timings Ta1 to Ta3).

  As shown in FIG. 254, in the table T10, “No timer target advance effect is executed at any of timings Ta1 to Ta3 (“ None ”” in the figure ”) as selection candidates for execution of the timer target advance effect. “Perform timer target advance effect only at timing Ta1 of timings Ta1 to Ta3 (“ Ta1 ”” in the figure) ”,“ Execute timer target advance effect only at timing Ta2 of timings Ta1 to Ta3 (FIG. "Ta2") "," Timer advance effect is executed only at timing Ta3 of timings Ta1-Ta3 ("Ta3" in the figure) "," At timings Ta1, Ta2 of timings Ta1-Ta3 A timer target advance effect is executed (in the figure, “Ta1 2 ”)”, “execute timer target advance effect at timings Ta1 and Ta3 of timings Ta1 to Ta3 (“ Ta1 & 3 ”in the drawing”) ”,“ timer targets at timings Ta2 and Ta3 of timings Ta1 to Ta3 Selection candidates such as “execute first-out effect (“ Ta2 & 3 ”” in the figure) ”and“ execute timer target first-stage effect at all timings Ta1 to Ta3 (“Ta1 & 2 & 3” in the figure) ”are prepared.

  In the example of the table T10, when the count display is in an unexecuted state and the timer prefetching effect is not displayed, the effect random numbers are distributed so that the timer target advance effect is not performed. Therefore, in the example of the table T10, in the case of the timer types of the special timers 1 and 4, the timer target advance effect is not performed at the timing T1, the timing T1 & T2, the timing T1 & T3, and the timing T1 & T2 & T3. However, as described above, the timer target advance effect may be performed at these timings.

  Further, in the example of the table T10, when the variation pattern in which the jackpot symbol appears is selected, the ratio of execution of the timer target advance effect is higher than in the case where the variation pattern in which the jackpot symbol does not appear is selected. In addition, the number of times the timer target advance effect is executed tends to increase.

  Further, in the example of the table T10, when the specific decorative member used in the timer target effect is “act A & B”, compared to when the specific decorative member used in the timer target effect is “act B”. The timer target advance effect is set so as to increase, and the number of times the timer target advance effect is executed tends to increase.

  Then, in the peripheral control MPU 1511a, when it is determined that the timer target advance effect is performed at least at any of timings Ta1 to Ta3 as a result of performing the determination process based on the table T10, the timer target advance effect appears. The determination process for the production type is further performed.

  FIG. 255 shows an example of the content of the determination process (table T11) regarding which type of effect mode to be generated at the timing when the timer target advance effect is performed at any one timing of timings Ta1 to Ta3. FIG.

  That is, when it is determined that the timer target advance effect is performed at any one of the timings Ta1 to Ta3, the peripheral control MPU 1511a refers to the table T11 illustrated in FIG. Then, based on the winning information, the information on the type of variation pattern, the information on the timer type, and the production random numbers assigned to the information, any type of production mode (“object B rattle”, It is determined whether or not “the action B halfway action (small)” and “the action B halfway action (large)” are caused to appear at one timing that has been determined as described above.

  FIG. 256 shows an example of the content of the determination process (table T12) regarding which type of effect mode to be generated at the timing when the timer target advance effect is performed at any two timings of timings Ta1 to Ta3. FIG.

  That is, when it is determined that the timer target advance effect is performed at any two timings of the timings Ta1 to Ta3, the peripheral control MPU 1511a refers to the table T12 illustrated in FIG. Then, based on the winning information, the information on the type of the variation pattern, the information on the timer type, and the production random numbers assigned to the information, any type of production mode (“object B rattle → role "B B rattling", "B B rattling → Operation B halfway (Small)", "B B halfway (Small) → Bing B middle (Small)", "Battery B rattling → B "Intermediate action (Large)", "Intermediate action B (Small) → Action B intermediate action (Large)", "Intermediate B action (Large) → Intermediary action B (Large)") A determination is made as to whether to appear at each of the two determined timings.

  For example, when it is determined based on the table T12 that “actual object B rattle → actual object B rattle” appears, “actual object B rattle” is determined at any of the above two determined timings. This is executed as a timer target advance effect, and when it is determined that the “actual object B rattling → actual object B midway action (small)” appears based on the table T12, At the earlier timing of the timing, “act B B rattling” is executed as a timer target advance effect, and at the later timing of the two determined timings, the “act B in the middle (small)” Will be executed as a timer target advance effect.

  FIG. 257 shows an example of the contents (table T13) of the determination process regarding which type of effect mode to be generated at these timings when the timer target advance effect is performed at all timings Ta1 to Ta3. FIG.

  That is, when it is determined that the timer target advance effect is performed at all timings Ta1 to Ta3, the peripheral control MPU 1511a refers to the table T13 shown in FIG. Then, based on the winning information, the information on the type of the variation pattern, the information on the timer type, and the production random numbers assigned to the information, any type of production mode (“object B rattle → role "B B rattling" → "B B rattling" → "B B rattling" → "B B midway action (Small)", "Battery B rattling → B during B (small) → B "Operation (Small)", "Action B in the middle (Small)-> Action B in the middle (Small)-Action B in the middle (Small)", "B "Operation (Large)", "Battery B rattle → Midway action B (Small) → Midway action B (Large)", "Intermediate B action (Small) → Midway B action (Small) → “Intermediate action B (Large)”, “Intermediate action B (Small) → Intermediate action B (Large) → Intermediate action B (Large)”, The action B intermediate action (large) → the action B intermediate action (large) → the action B intermediate action (large) ”) is determined at each of the above-determined three timings. It will be.

  For example, when it is determined based on the table T13 that “object B rattle → object B rattle → function B rattle” appears, at any of the above three determined timings, "B object rattling" is executed as a timer target advance effect, and a determination is made to cause "object B rattling → function B midway action (small) → working object B midway action (large)" to appear based on table T13. Is performed, the “object B rattling” is executed as the timer target first-stage effect at the first timing among the three timings determined as above, and among the three timings determined as above At the second timing, “actual action B halfway (small)” is executed as a timer target first effect, and the above three timings are determined. And executes the "character object B middle operation (large)" as the timer object first out effect in the third timing.

  In the example of the tables T11 and T12, the determination process is performed in the same manner (selection ratio) regardless of which of the timings Ta1 to Ta3 is determined to cause the timer target advance effect to appear. The determination process may be performed in another mode (selection ratio) depending on which of the timings Ta1 to Ta3 is determined to cause the timer target advance effect to appear. For example, if the determination process is performed in such a manner that the ratio at which an effect mode having a large effect range is selected increases as the timing at which the timer target advance effect is determined to appear is later, the timer It is possible to estimate how much time remains until the target effect is performed based on the size of the range of the effect that appears in the timer target advance effect. In this case, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 265 (G), the timer object is operated by operating the specific decorative member (in this case, the accessory B) in a manner overlapping the count display of the timer effect in front view. In order to obtain such an effect, it is preferable to make it difficult to visually recognize the count display during the execution of the first-stage effect (the action B intermediate operation (small), “the operation B intermediate operation (large))”. In this way, if the timer target advance effect is executed without paying much attention to the count display, even if the timer target advance effect is executed at the same timing, the timer target depends on the type of effect that appears at that time. Or will feel that there will be enough time left before the timer-targeted performance will be performed (when the range of the performance is large) ( When the output range is small), it is expected that a gap from when the accurate remaining count can be grasped thereafter can be expected to have fun. At this time, the count display may be hidden during execution of the timer target advance effect, and the count display may be displayed again when the timer target advance effect ends.

  However, if the specific decorative member (in this case, the accessory B) is operated in a manner that overlaps the count display of the timer effect in a front view so that the count display is difficult to view while the timer target advance effect is being executed ( Or, if the count display is hidden, the count display reaches the predetermined value even though the timer target advance effect is being executed, and the timer target effect is being executed. There is a concern. Therefore, it is desirable that the count display is made difficult to visually recognize during execution of the timer target advance effect, while the count sound generated in accordance with the execution of the count display is continuously executed. That is, such a count sound is output when the count display reaches a predetermined value, and is not output when a timer target effect is performed. By continuing to output the count sound during the performance, it is expected to suppress misunderstanding that the timer target performance is being executed.

  Further, in the examples of the tables T11 to T13, when the variation pattern in which the big hit symbol appears is selected, the timer target advance effect has a larger effect range compared to the case where the variation pattern in which the big hit symbol does not appear is selected. It is set so that the ratio at which the aspect is selected is high.

  Further, in the examples of the tables T11 to T13, when the specific decorative member used in the timer target effect is “act A & B”, and the specific decorative member used in the timer target effect is “act B”. In comparison, the ratio is set such that the ratio of the effect mode having a large effect range is selected in the timer target advance effect.

  Further, in the examples of the tables T12 and T13, when the timing is late among the timings Ta1 to Ta3, compared to when the timing is early among the timings Ta1 to Ta3, the production mode having a large production range in the timer target advance production. Is set so that the rate of selection is high. Accordingly, it is possible to infer whether or not the remaining time until the timer-targeted effect is left is based on the size of the effect range that appears in the timer-targeted first-order effect.

  Further, in the examples of the tables T12 and T13, basically, as time passes, the range of effects in the timer target advance effect (the action B rattle → the action B midway action (small) → the action B halfway action (large) ) Is set so that the current situation is maintained (the character B is rattling → the character B is rattling, etc.), but the reverse (a mode in which the effect range is narrowed) does not occur. That is, in this case, as the time elapses, the timer object “action B operation” or “object A & B operation” is approached to an effect range that appears when the operation is performed. By confirming the effect, it is possible to recognize that the remaining time until the “object B operation” or “object A & B operation” as the timer object is reduced.

  Further, in the timer target advance effect according to this embodiment, the specific decorative member (the accessory B) used during the timer target effect (for example, the accessory B operation) is always used. For example, the timer target advance effect may be performed using a different decorative member (for example, the accessory A) without using the specific decorative member (the accessory B) used during the accessory B operation). That is, in this case, the timer target advance effect functions as an effect that suggests the type of effect that appears when the count display reaches a predetermined value with a predetermined accuracy. And when realizing such a timer target advance effect, the type of effect to appear as the timer target advance effect (the accessory B rattle, the accessory B midway action (small), the accessory B halfway action (large)) In addition, it is desirable that the ratio (accuracy) that appears when the type of the suggested effect reaches the predetermined value depends on the number of executions. For example, when the type of production (action B midway action (large)) with a large production range appears, the timer target advance is compared to when the type of production (composition B with rattling) with a small production range appears. The effect using the specific decorative member (the accessory B) used in the effect (the accessory B operation, the accessory A & B operation) may be increased when the count display reaches a predetermined value. When the number of executions of the timer target advance effect in the variation is large, the effect (special item B) using the specific decorative member (the accessory B) used in the timer target advance effect is smaller than when the number of executions is small. The ratio of appearing when the count display reaches a predetermined value may be increased.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the count display reaches a predetermined value, a plurality of effects modes including “the accessory B operation” and “the accessory A & B operation” (“the accessory B operation”, “the accessory A & B”). Performing an effect using a specific decorative member (an accessory B) as a timer target advance effect on the premise that any of the effects other than “operation” can appear. It was. However, on the premise that only the “object B operation” or “object A & B operation” is prepared as an effect mode using the accessory B, a specific decorative member (object) An effect using B) may be performed.

  For example, as an effect mode using the accessory B, only the “object A & B operation” can appear as an effect for the timer target, and the specific decorative member (the accessory B) is used as the timer target advance effect. When the used effect is performed, only a part of the decoration member (the accessory B) used in the timer target effect (the accessory A & B operation) is used in the timer target advance effect. That is, in this case, it is suggested that the “effect using the accessory B” appears when the count display reaches a predetermined value by the timer target advance effect, while the “effect using the accessory B” is displayed. It becomes more difficult to predict the whole picture (using the accessory A in addition to the accessory B), and this can be kept secret. Therefore, the effect of the accessory B when the count display reaches a predetermined value by a plurality of timer target advance effects (the accessory B rattle → the accessory B halfway operation (small) → the accessory B halfway operation (large)). Even if an effect approaching the range is executed and its prediction is possible, the presence of the effect A as well as its presence range is concealed, so the timer when the count display reaches a predetermined value It becomes possible to suitably maintain the content of the target effect (the accessory A & B operation) in a concealed state. At this time, the operation mode of the accessory B when the accessory A & B operation is performed may be performed as a timer target advance effect.

  According to such a configuration, the timer target advance effect is performed using only a part (the accessory B) of the accessories A and B that are used in the “object A & B operation” that is the effect of the timer. Of course, in the timer target advance effect, the effect range of the accessory B in the “object A & B operation” using only a part (the accessory B) of the accessories A and B used in the “object A & B operation”. Only part of the effect will appear (the action B in the middle of the action B (small), the action in the middle of the action B (large)). Then, after such a small production range is gradually expanded by a plurality of timer target advance effects, the “object A & B operation” which is the production of the timer target is performed, so that only the feature B in a larger production range. In addition, since the effect using the accessory A also appears, the novelty when the timer target effect is performed is lost by performing the timer target advance effect while digesting the remaining count. It is expected that the game entertainment will be suitably maintained.

  Further, in this embodiment, the specific decorative member used in the timer target advance effect and the specific decorative member used in the timer target effect (effect when the count display reaches a predetermined value) are completely matched. However, these do not necessarily have to be completely coincident with each other as long as it is possible to suggest which effect mode appears as the timer target effect by the timer target advance effect. For example, in the case where a “relatively small fan-shaped accessory” and a “relatively large fan-shaped accessory” are arranged in a front view as fan-shaped features, This is a case where the specific decorative member used in the above is a “relatively small fan-shaped accessory” and the specific decorative member used in the timer target performance is a “relatively large fan-shaped accessory”. However, a fan-shaped accessory was used as a timer target advance effect at a stage before the effect using a fan-shaped accessory was performed as a timer target effect (while the count display was being executed). It is possible to produce an effect.

  In this embodiment, an accessory is used as the specific decorative member. Instead, a display means may be used as the specific decorative member. When the display means is used as the specific decorative member, an effect similar to the effect using the above-mentioned accessory is realized by increasing the range in which the display appears (the range of the effect) or changing the display content. It is possible.

  Incidentally, it is desirable to end the “effect using the specific decorative member” performed as the timer target advance effect after a predetermined time has elapsed. When the specific decorative member is an accessory, control is performed to return the specific decorative member to the original position after the lapse of a predetermined time, and when the specific decorative member is a display means, Control to hide the display as the timer target advance effect is performed. At this time, the predetermined time required for the timer target advance effect is desirably shorter than the time required for the effect (timer target effect) that appears when the count display reaches a predetermined value. In this way, by realizing different presentation modes depending on the length of time, in the timer target advance presentation, the specific decorative member used in the timer target presentation can be kept in a choi that is not very satisfactory. Therefore, the game entertainment can be suitably maintained by waiting for the count display to reach the predetermined value.

[Resurrection timer production]
As described above, in the peripheral control MPU 1511a, when the count display is not displayed, a plurality of effect modes (for example, conversation notice, hold change, cut-in A, accessory A operation, special timer, cut-in B, accessory B) A count effect in which at least one of the operations and the like appears can be executed. In this regard, in the timer effect according to this embodiment, after the count display reaches a predetermined value and is not displayed, the first effect mode (for example, conversation notice) appears among the plurality of effect modes. Even then, the count display is redisplayed after that, and the timer effect is further continued. Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed after the count display is redisplayed, the count display is hidden again, and a second effect mode (for example, an accessory A operation (an accessory A advance notice)) appears among a plurality of effect modes. (Revival timer production).

  That is, in this case, after the first effect mode is shown as if it was a timer target (count target), the count display is redisplayed to further continue the timer effect, which is different from the first effect mode. Even if the count display reaches a predetermined value at the timing when an effect with a relatively low degree of expectation appears and this is hidden, Then, it becomes possible to be aware of the possibility that the timer object will be changed thereafter, and it is expected that the game entertainment will be suitably maintained.

  FIG. 258 (a) is a mode of a single timer (YES in step S5506), and the second process in which a decision is made not to execute the mission effect (make the conversation notice appear) (NO in step S5507). In the situation, it is determined that the number of notices is two (step S5523), and “conversation notice” is performed at the previous timing and “act A action 1” is performed at the later timing. FIG. 25 is a time chart for explaining the specific contents of the resurrection timer effect performed when variation numbers 7 and 8 (see FIG. 219) corresponding to “No timer character reach” are selected.

  In the example shown in FIG. 258 (a), for the sake of convenience of explanation, a specific timer type (not only the accessory A operation 1 but a plurality of them) may be selected as a result of the count display lottery (step S5510). (See FIG. 232), the following processing relating to the resurrection timer effect is executed. However, when the specific timer type is determined as a result of the count display lottery (step S5510), the following processing relating to the revival timer effect is not performed, but the revival timer effect is performed regardless of which timer type is determined. You may make it perform the following process regarding.

  As shown in FIG. 258 (a), if the timer type of “object A operation 1” is selected as a result of the count display lottery (step S5510), the peripheral control MPU 1511a performs the following processing. The selected “object A action 1” includes a plurality of effect forms (“object A action 1-1”, “object A action 1-2”, “object A action 1”, including the mode of the resurrection timer effect. -3 ”or“ Accessory A operation 1-4 ”). The determination process is preferably performed based on the result of the big hit determination or the result of a predetermined lottery.

  Of the example shown in FIG. 258 (a), in the mode of “actual material A operation 1-1”, 20 seconds after the count display with the count number of 40 seconds is started in accordance with the start of symbol variation. A “conversation notice” that is not subject to the timer is executed when the timer elapses, and the timer is subject to a timer when the predetermined value is reached and the count display is hidden when 40 seconds elapse. The “object A operation (object A notice)” is executed.

  On the other hand, in the mode of the “act A action 1-2”, the count display with the count number of 20 seconds is started in accordance with the start of the symbol variation, and then the predetermined value is reached when 20 seconds have passed. The “conversation notice” (first production mode) that is not subject to the timer is executed while the count display is hidden and the count display is displayed when the “conversation notice” is finished. The timer effect will be continued again, and the count display will be hidden again after a lapse of a predetermined time (40 seconds after the count display with a count of 20 seconds has started). The “object A operation (object A notice)” (second effect mode), which is a timer object, is executed.

  On the other hand, in the mode of “act A action 1-3”, after the count display with the count number of 12 seconds is started in accordance with the start of the symbol variation, the predetermined value is reached when 12 seconds have passed. While the count display is not displayed, the notice E2 (first effect mode) as a non-target notice that cannot be a timer-targeted effect is executed, but the notice E2 (non-target notice) ends. The count display is redisplayed and the timer effect continues, and the count display is performed after a lapse of a predetermined time (after 40 seconds from the start of the count display with a count number of 12 seconds). Is not displayed again, and the “object A operation (object A notice)” (second effect mode), which is the object of the timer, is executed.

  On the other hand, in the mode of “acting material A operation 1-4”, after the count display with the count number of 8 seconds is started in accordance with the start of the symbol variation, the predetermined value is reached when 8 seconds have passed. When the count display is not displayed, a notice E1 (first effect form) as a non-target notice that cannot be a timer-targeted effect is executed. The notice E1 (non-target notice) When it is finished, the count display is redisplayed and the timer effect continues, and counts after a lapse of a predetermined time (40 seconds after the count display with a count number of 8 seconds is started). The display is hidden again, and the “object A operation (object A notice)” (second effect mode), which is a timer object, is executed.

  That is, among a plurality of presentation modes prepared in correspondence with the “object A operation 1”, the “object A operation 1-2”, the “object A operation 1-3”, and the “object A operation” The aspect of “1-4” corresponds to the rebirth timer effect. In these revival timer effects, the count display is temporarily hidden between the time when the count display is started and the time when the timer target effect (the accessory A operation) is performed. Since the notice of conversation, notice E2, or notice E1) appears, it is possible to make it seem as if the timer effect has ended when the effect appears.

  In this regard, in the mode of “Combination A operation 1-2”, a plurality of presentation modes (for example, conversation notice, change on hold, cut-in A, combination A operation, special timer, cut-in B) that can be adopted as a timer object. , The action B action, etc.), the resumption timer effect is targeted for the effect (conversation notice) having a lower jackpot expectation than the effect that is the target of the timer (action A action). To do. In other words, in this case, after an effect (conversation notice) with a low expectation of jackpot appears as an effect for the timer target, it is indicated that the effect (conversation notice) is not a timer target effect (count display) ), And an effect (action A action) with a higher expectation level than the effect (conversation notice) appears as a timer-targeted effect (second effect mode) (the count display is hidden again). Display), it is expected that the recreation of the game will be improved by such reversible performance.

  In addition, in the mode of “act A action 1-3” or “act A action 1-4”, there are a plurality of performance modes that cannot be adopted as timer targets (for example, notice E1, notice E2, notice E3, notice F). Or the like) as a target (first effect mode). In such a configuration, the timer effect is not terminated at this timing when an effect mode (here, the notice E2 or the notice E1) that cannot be adopted as the timer object appears as if it is a timer object effect. Will be suggested to continue. That is, in this case, in particular, the notice E1 that appears when the mode of the “act A action 1-4” is executed is low in expectation of itself, but the timer effect is continued without being terminated at this timing. By functioning as an effect that suggests, it becomes possible to contribute to the improvement of the game entertainment. It should be noted that a plurality of presentation modes (for example, the notice E1, the notice E2, the notice E3, the notice F, etc.) that cannot be adopted as the timer object can appear even when the timer effect is not performed.

  In addition, in each of the “object A operation 1-2”, “object A operation 1-3”, and “object A operation 1-4” according to this embodiment, it appears when the count display is started. Although the numerical value is displayed as a numerical value different from 40 seconds (20 seconds, 12 seconds, 8 seconds, etc.), as the peripheral control MPU 1511a, a 40-second production timer is secretly set for control, and count While the display is once hidden, the timer for the effect is continuously updated to perform the timer target effect (40 seconds after the count display starts). (Action A action) appears. According to such a configuration, any one of “Combination A operation 1-1”, “Combination A operation 1-2”, “Combination A operation 1-3”, and “Combination A operation 1-4” is selected. Even when the accessory A action 1 is executed in this manner, the timer display effect (the accessory A action) can be made to appear again with the count display hidden again at the same timing from the start of the fluctuation.

  And in such a revival timer effect, “the count display that appeared before it was once hidden” and “the count display that was once hidden and then redisplayed” are different counts. It is important to make it possible to recognize that the same count digest is being used, not to indicate that the timer performance has continued in the middle. .

  For example, as shown in FIG. 258 (a), in the mode of “actual object A action 1-2”, when the count display with the count number of 20 seconds becomes “0 second”, the count display is hidden. The “conversation notice” is executed, but after the “conversation notice” is completed, the count display is displayed again with a minus sign so that “0 seconds” when the display is hidden is displayed. It expresses how the count digestion is not over and continues.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 258 (a), in the mode of “actual material A operation 1-2”, the count digestion is kept secret while the count display is hidden. The count display is redisplayed from the state in which the count is digested for the time that has been hidden. More specifically, in the mode of “acting material A operation 1-2”, the count display is not displayed at “0 seconds”, and the count display is displayed again after the non-display state is maintained for 2 seconds. However, when the count display is redisplayed, the count digestion by minus count is performed for 18 seconds from “−2 seconds”.

  In each example shown in FIG. 258 (a), the symbol variation is stopped after the timer target effect is thus executed.

  In order to realize such a revival timer effect, the peripheral control MPU 1511a first determines the result of the jackpot determination, the type of variation pattern, or the mode of timer effect (for example, “Role A action 1” of the character reach). Thus, a determination process (see FIG. 258 (b)) is performed as to whether to generate the revival timer effect, or in what manner the revival timer effect is generated. Note that this determination processing is performed based on the result information of each previous process, for example, after step S5510 shown in FIG. 220 and before step S5511 is performed. Is possible.

  FIG. 258 (b) shows that when “Timer A action 1” timer type is selected as a result of the count display lottery (step S5510), the “Entrance A action 1” is included in the mode of the revival timer effect. It is a figure which shows the example about the content (table T14) of the determination process about which of the some production | presentation aspect is performed.

  As described above, in the peripheral control MPU 1511a according to this embodiment, when “Character A action 1” of the character reach is selected, the “act A action 1” is changed to “the accessory A action 1-1”. , “Combination A operation 1-2”, “Combination A operation 1-3”, and “Combination A operation 1-4”.

  Accordingly, the peripheral control MPU 1511a first refers to the table T14 shown in FIG. 258 (b), and allocates the winning information, the information regarding the variation pattern type, the information regarding the timer type, and the information. Based on the production random number, any mode of “Combination A operation 1-1”, “Combination A operation 1-2”, “Combination A operation 1-3”, and “Combination A operation 1-4” With this, it is selected whether to execute the timer effect.

  As a result, if it is determined that the timer effect is to be executed in any one of the “actual material A operation 1-3” and the “community A operation 1-4”, the processing in steps S5512 and S5525 is performed. Based on the determined type, the type of non-target notice is determined. For example, when it is determined that the timer effect is to be executed in the mode of “object A action 1-3”, it is determined in step S5512 and S5525 that at least the notice E2 is executed as a non-target notice. Therefore, if it is determined that the timer effect is to be executed in the mode of “object A action 1-4”, at least the notice E1 is executed as a non-target notice in the processes of steps S5512 and S5525. A determination will be made.

  In the example of the table T14, when the revival timer effect for the effect mode (conversation notice) that can be adopted as the timer object is executed, the effect modes (notice E1, E2) that cannot be adopted as the timer object are displayed. Compared to the case where the targeted revival timer effect is executed, the jackpot expectation is set to be higher. In addition, when a revival timer effect is performed for an effect mode with a high expectation among the effect modes (notice E1, E2) that cannot be adopted as a timer object, an effect mode (notice that cannot be adopted as a timer object) E1 and E2) are set so that the jackpot expectation is higher than that in the case where the resurrection timer effect is performed for a performance mode with a low expectation. Further, in the example of the table T14, when the variation pattern in which the jackpot symbol appears is selected, the rate at which the revival timer effect is executed is higher than in the case where the variation pattern in which the jackpot symbol does not appear is selected. Is set to

  According to such a revival timer effect, a low-expectation effect mode (first effect mode) appears once by non-displaying the count display, which temporarily gives a disappointment to the player, but subsequently counts The display is redisplayed and this is continued, and the count display continued after the predetermined time is not displayed again, and an effect mode (second effect mode) having a high expectation level appears. This makes it possible to give surprises and surprises to the player who was paying attention to the count display temporarily while giving a sense of regret by continuing and reversing the count. Can be suppressed.

  In this sense, an effect mode with a high degree of expectation (second effect mode) is executed as an effect using two different decorative members, and an effect mode with a low degree of expectation (first effect mode) is used. It is desirable to execute as an effect using only one of the two different decorative members (or a decorative member related thereto) in order to express the reversal property due to the resurrection timer effect. At this time, one of the two different decorative members may not necessarily completely match when used in the second effect mode and when used in the first effect mode. For example, in the case where a “relatively small fan-shaped accessory” and a “relatively large fan-shaped accessory” are arranged to overlap each other as viewed from the front, This is a case where the decorative member used in the aspect is a “relatively small fan-shaped accessory” and the decorative member used in the second rendering aspect is a “relatively large fan-shaped accessory”. However, it is possible to clearly indicate that the performance performed as the first performance mode is less expected.

  In addition, in such a revival timer effect, “count display that appeared before being temporarily hidden” and “count display that was once hidden and then re-displayed” are different counts. In order to make it possible to recognize that the same count digest is being performed instead of digesting, while the count display is hidden, the count sound is It is desirable to continue to perform over the “count display that appeared before the display” and “the count display that was once hidden and then re-displayed”.

  In this embodiment, the revival timer effect is performed only once within a period during which one symbol variation is performed. However, the revival timer effect is performed a plurality of times within a period during which one symbol variation is performed. It may be executed over a wide range. At this time, each time the count display is hidden, the same effect mode may be repeatedly displayed. Then, as the number of times the revival timer effect is executed within the period in which one symbol variation is performed, the production mode (production type and production content (cut-in mode, etc.)) with high expectations as the production of the timer target It is desirable to make the ratio of appearing high.

  In the rebirth timer effect, the time until the first effect mode (conversation notice, notice E1, E2, etc.) appears after the count display is hidden and the redisplayed count display is again hidden. It is possible to recognize whether or not the timer-targeted effect is in a state where the length of time until the second effect mode (the accessory A operation) appears is made different. It is desirable to do.

  In addition, in order to improve the game entertainment as a timer effect, when a revival timer effect is executed for an effect mode (conversation notice) that can be adopted as a timer object, an effect mode that cannot be adopted as a timer object As compared with the case where the revival timer effect for (notice E1, E2) is executed, a higher-expected effect mode (effect type and effect content (cut-in mode, etc.)) appears as the timer target effect. It is desirable to control the ratio to be high. In addition, when a revival timer effect is performed for an effect mode with a high expectation among the effect modes (notice E1, E2) that cannot be adopted as a timer object, an effect mode (notice that cannot be adopted as a timer object) E1, E2) compared to the case where the revival timer effect is performed for the effect mode with a low expectation level, the effect mode with a high expectation level (effect type and effect content (cut-in It is desirable to control so that the rate at which the aspect)) appears.

  Further, in the revival timer effect according to this embodiment, the first effect mode appears after the count display reaches a predetermined value (here, “0”) and is not displayed, and the first effect is displayed. When the mode is finished, the count display is redisplayed, and this is negatively counted. When this reaches a specific negative value and this is made non-displayed, the second effect mode appears. If the first effect mode and the second effect mode appear in the non-display state, the count display is not displayed when the first effect mode and the second effect mode appear. Each count value at this time may be set appropriately.

[Timer suppression control]
In other words, the effect that is the target of the timer effect (count object) can often be executed even when the timer effect is not performed. For example, the specific effect that is executed at a predetermined timing based on the variation pattern Production (for example, conversation notice, hold change, cut-in A, action A operation, cut-in B, action B operation, etc.), predetermined production (for example, hold change, etc.) executed at the timing of winning a prize Prepared. However, among these, a new prize is awarded when the count display reaches a predetermined value in a situation where the “specific effect executed at a predetermined timing based on the variation pattern” is the target of the timer effect (count object). If a certain effect (for example, a change in hold) occurs due to accidental occurrence, a predetermined effect has occurred in relation to the count display reaching a predetermined value as the target of the timer effect. However, it may be difficult to grasp whether a predetermined effect has occurred due to the occurrence of a new prize as an effect that has nothing to do with the timer effect (confusion). ) Missed specific effects (for example, conversation notice, pending change, cut-in A, action A action, cut-in B, action B action, etc.) Rikane no.

  In this regard, in the peripheral control MPU 1511a according to this embodiment, when a specific type of timer effect with the specific effect as a timer is executed, the remaining time until the count display in the specific type of timer effect reaches a predetermined value When there is a relatively large first period, display of a predetermined effect that is not subject to the timer is allowed when a new winning occurs, but the first period ends, and the count display in the specific type of timer effect is a predetermined value. When the remaining time until reaching the second period is relatively small, even if a new winning occurs, display of a predetermined effect that is not a timer target is not permitted (timer target suppression control). As a result, in a situation where a specific type of count effect with a specific effect as a timer is executed, the count display is displayed as the target of the timer effect while allowing the generation of a predetermined effect that is not a timer target due to the occurrence of a new prize. It becomes difficult to grasp whether a predetermined effect has occurred in relation to reaching a predetermined value or whether a predetermined effect has occurred due to the occurrence of a new prize as an effect unrelated to the timer effect (confused) Can be suitably avoided.

  FIG. 259 (a) is an aspect of a single timer (YES in step S5506), and the second process in which a decision is made not to execute the mission effect (make the conversation notice appear) (NO in step S5507). It is a time chart for demonstrating the specific content of the timer object suppression control performed when a specific variation number is selected in the situation.

  As shown in FIG. 259 (a), in a specific timer type, first, a count having a count number of 20 seconds at a timing when a predetermined timing (for example, 10 seconds) has elapsed since the start of symbol variation. Display starts. Then, after the count display becomes “0”, the specific effect that is the target of the timer appears. In this regard, in the peripheral control MPU 1511a, a period until the count display reaches a specific count value (for example, “5 seconds”) before the count display reaches a predetermined value (“0 seconds” in this case) after the symbol variation is started. (First period) allows display of a predetermined effect that is not subject to timer when a new winning occurs (allowable period), but after the count display becomes a specific count value (for example, “5 seconds”) In the predetermined period (second period), even if a new winning occurs, timer target suppression control that does not allow display of a predetermined effect that is not a timer target is performed (suppression period).

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 259 (a), in the timer target suppression control according to this embodiment, a suppression period (second period) in which display of a predetermined effect is not permitted is expressed as “a count display is a specific count value ( For example, “5 seconds”) until the count display reaches a predetermined value (for example, “0 seconds”) and the specific effect as a timer is executed (terminated) ” It is supposed to continue until “the period after the specific performance ends”. That is, in this case, after the count display reaches a predetermined value (for example, “0 seconds”) and the specific effect that is the object of the timer is generated, the production of the effect itself is suppressed, so that the object is a timer object. The specific effect comes to function as a valuable effect occurrence opportunity, and the degree of attention to the specific effect is improved, and the game entertainment when the count display reaches a predetermined value (for example, “0 seconds”) is suitably maintained. That is expected.

  However, as shown in FIG. 259 (a), in the peripheral control MPU 1511a according to this embodiment, a predetermined time (for example, “5 seconds”) has elapsed since the end of the specific effect as the timer target. At this time, the suppression period (second period) in which the display of the predetermined effect that is not the timer target is not permitted is ended.According to such a timer target suppression control, the symbol variation is stopped after the suppression period ends. In the period until it is made, display of a predetermined effect that is not subject to the timer is allowed again when a new winning occurs.

  By the way, as described above, in the suppression period, even if a new winning is generated, display of a predetermined effect that is not a timer target is not permitted. However, in this case, there is a concern that the player may play a game that does not generate a new prize during the suppression period in which the display of the predetermined effect is not permitted even if a new prize is generated, and thus the progress speed of the game per unit time May be detrimental to the hall side.

  Therefore, in the peripheral control MPU 1511a according to this embodiment, even if a new winning is generated during the suppression period, the display of the predetermined effect due to this is not permitted, but the display of the predetermined effect that is not permitted is not allowed. Does not discard the display of the predetermined effect itself, but controls to delay (carry over) the timing of the display until the suppression period ends. According to such a configuration, even if a new prize is generated during the suppression period, the display of the predetermined effect caused by this is not allowed, but the display of the predetermined effect is suitably executed. As a result, it is possible to suppress a game that does not generate a new prize during the suppression period.

  In addition, when a new prize is generated within the allowable period and a predetermined effect is displayed, sound output is performed in accordance with the display of the predetermined effect, whereas a new prize is generated within the suppression period and the predetermined effect is displayed. In the case where the display of the effect is delayed (carry over) until the end of the suppression period, it is desirable that the sound output corresponding to the display is not performed when the predetermined effect is displayed. As a result, the display of the predetermined effect can be performed secretly at a timing different from the normal (at the time of winning), and when the predetermined effect is displayed while the player does not know, the surprise performance is improved. It is expected to improve the game entertainment interest by granting.

  In addition, regarding the suppression period that occurs from the timing (specific count value) before the start of the execution period of the production that is the target of the timer to the timing after the end of the execution period, It is desirable to control so that it does not necessarily occur when an effect is performed.

  For example, when a timer performance is performed, such a suppression period is generated with a predetermined probability, and when a big win is won by a big hit determination, compared to when a big hit is lost (losing) Thus, if the rate of occurrence of such a suppression period is increased, a predetermined effect caused by the winning occurs when a winning is generated aiming at the timing before and after the timer target effect is performed. (Whether or not there is a restraint period and it is highly likely that you have won the jackpot) It will be suppressed that the game which is not made is performed.

  In addition, the rate at which the suppression period is generated varies depending on the type of effect mode that appears as the effect of the timer (for example, conversation advance notice, pending change, cut-in A, accessory A operation, cut-in B, accessory B operation, etc.). In this way, when a prize is generated within a period prior to the presentation of the timer-targeted presentation, whether or not a predetermined presentation resulting from the prize is generated (the suppression period has occurred and the specific type of presentation is generated) To see if there is a high possibility of being executed as a timer target), and a game that does not generate a new prize during the suppression period is suppressed. Will come to be.

  FIG. 259 (b) is a diagram illustrating an example of a table (table T15) that is referred to in timer object suppression control when the ratio of occurrence of the suppression period varies depending on the type of effect mode that appears as the timer target effect. .

  As described above, in the peripheral control MPU 1511a according to the present embodiment, conversation notice, hold change, cut-in A, accessory A operation, cut-in B, accessory B operation, etc. are prepared as timer target effects. .

  In this regard, in the table T15 shown in FIG. 259 (b), basically, the lower the jackpot expectation degree, the lower the rate of occurrence of the suppression period before and after the execution of the timer target effect. It is set so that the higher the degree of the production mode is, the higher the ratio of generating the suppression period before and after the execution of the production for the timer target.

  More specifically, when the timer-targeted production is “conversation notice”, the suppression period is not necessarily generated, and when the timer-targeted production is “cut-in A”, the suppression period is 20%. When the timer-targeted production is “cut-in B”, the suppression period is generated at a rate of 40%, and the timer-targeted production is “working thing A operation”. In some cases, the suppression period is generated at a rate of 60%, and when the performance of the timer target is “act B action”, the suppression period is generated at a rate of 80%. When the production is “special timer”, a suppression period is always generated.

  According to such a configuration, the higher the expectation degree of jackpot, the higher the ratio of generating the suppression period before and after the execution of the timer target effect, so that a predetermined effect is generated due to a new winning. As a result, it is possible to suppress the possibility of missing a performance mode with a high expectation level for jackpots. To put it the other way, the lower the expectation level for jackpots is, the more likely it will be missed. It becomes possible to proceed with the production while keeping what is being kept secret, and it is expected that the game entertainment will be suitably maintained until the symbol is stopped.

  In addition, in the table T15 shown in FIG. 259 (b), the generation rate of the suppression period is determined according to the type of the production mode that appears as the production of the timer regardless of whether or not the big hit is won. Yes. Therefore, even when the big hit is won or lost, the suppression period can be generated at the same rate as long as the type of effect mode appearing as the timer target effect is the same. .

  By the way, in the table T15 shown in FIG. 259 (b), when the timer target effect is “pending change”, the suppression period is always generated even though the jackpot expectation is a relatively low effect mode. I am doing so. That is, the “pending change” according to this embodiment can be displayed as a specific effect that is not a timer object when a new winning occurs, as well as a specific effect that is a timer object. Therefore, if there is a case where the suppression period does not occur when such a “pending change” occurs, when the count display reaches a predetermined value, “pending change (fluctuating symbol) Change of hold display corresponding to ")" and "hold change (change of hold display corresponding to the pending symbol)" due to a new winning may occur at the same time, there is a concern that they may be confused is there. Therefore, it is desirable to always generate the suppression period when the timer target effect is “pending change”. However, as described above, the “holding change” also has a higher possibility of overlooking the same as the “conversation notice”, and when the count display reaches a predetermined value, there is an effect mode in which the degree of expectation of big hit is low. If the aim is to advance the production while keeping the appearance of it secret, control may be performed so that the suppression period does not occur even when the production of the timer target is “pending change”.

  In the example of the table T15 shown in FIG. 259 (b), the rate at which the suppression period is generated varies depending on the type of the production mode that appears as the production of the timer target, but in addition to this, the production of the same type Even if it is an aspect, you may make it further vary the ratio which a suppression period generate | occur | produces with the timer classification determined by count display lottery (FIG. 220: step S5510).

  For example, even when “conversation notice” is selected as the effect for the timer, the “conversation notice” is “conversation notices 1 to 4” shown in FIG. 232 and “ It is desirable that the rate of occurrence of the suppression period varies depending on which of the conversation notices 1-6. In this case, the generation ratio may include 100% or 0%.

  In addition, the production subject to the timer is any one of “conversation notice”, “holding change”, “cut-in A”, “special timer”, “object A operation”, “cut-in B”, “object B operation”. In this case, the suppression period may be generated not only in a predetermined period before and after the execution of the effect for the timer, but also in the entire period from the start to the stop of the symbol variation. In particular, when the performance of the timer target is the “special timer” with the highest expectation level for jackpots, the above-described suppression period must be generated over the entire period from the start to the stop of the symbol variation. ”May be increased in expectation of being performed.

  Further, in this embodiment, even when a new winning is generated during the suppression period, the display of the predetermined effect due to this is not discarded, and the timing for performing the display ends when the suppression period ends. However, the display of the predetermined effect itself may be discarded and not performed.

[Timer production targeting new timer]
As described above, in the peripheral control MPU 1511a, while the count display is being executed within the period during which the design effect is being performed, a plurality of effect modes (for example, conversation notice, hold change, etc.) prepared as candidates for counting , Cut-in A, accessory A operation, cut-in B, accessory B operation, etc.) can be performed in a timer effect that hides the count display in accordance with the timing at which it appears. In this regard, in the timer effect according to this embodiment, after preparing a “specific effect mode” as one of the plurality of effect modes that appear when the count display reaches a predetermined value, When the “mode” appears, a count display (second count display) different from the count display (first count display) until then is newly started.

  That is, in this case, the count display as the timer effect is executed in the form of being divided into the first count display and the second count display. The time required to digest one count display (the first count display or the second count display) can be shortened, and the monotony during digestion of the count display is eliminated and the game is enhanced. It is expected to suppress the decrease of the above.

  FIG. 260 (a) is a single timer mode (YES in step S5506), and the second process in which the decision to not execute the mission effect (make the conversation notice appear) (NO in step S5507) is made. Time for explaining the specific content of the timer effect for the new timer performed when the variable numbers 7 and 8 (refer to FIG. 219) corresponding to “No timer character reach” are selected in the situation It is a chart. FIG. 260 (b) is a single timer mode (YES in step S5506), and the second process in which it is determined that the mission effect (make the conversation notice appear) is not executed (NO in step S5507). Time for explaining the specific contents of the timer effect with the new timer performed when the variable numbers 15 and 16 (see FIG. 219) corresponding to “no timer SP reach” are selected in the situation It is a chart.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 260A and 260B, for convenience of explanation, only one pattern is prepared for the type of “timer effect with a new timer as a production target” for each variation pattern. A plurality of types (new timer 1, new timer 2, etc.) having different generation timings (for example, a pattern in which the first count display is started from the middle of symbol variation) and end timings are prepared. Then, they may be selected by lottery (FIG. 220: step S5510).

  In the “timer effect with the new timer as an effect” shown in FIG. 260 (a), first, a first count display with a count number of 30 seconds is started in accordance with the start of symbol variation. Then, after the first count display reaches a predetermined value and is not displayed, a “specific effect mode” that is a timer target appears. After the “specific production mode” appears in this way, a new count display (second count display with a count number of 40 seconds) different from the first count display (non-display) that has appeared so far is newly displayed. To start this (new timer). In addition, in the peripheral control MPU 1511a according to this embodiment, whenever a “specific production mode” appears, a count display (second count display) different from the first count display (non-display) that has appeared so far. ) To be displayed and started. However, even if the first count display becomes the predetermined value in this way, only by newly starting another count display (second count display), the execution of the effect targeted for the timer is executed. May feel as if they were entrusted to them, and there is a concern about the decline in the entertainment amusement.

  Therefore, in the “timer effect with the new timer as a production target” according to this embodiment, first, as the “specific production mode” that appears when the first count display reaches a predetermined value and is hidden, “Failure production” that does not show any expectation is to appear. In other words, in this case, when the first count display reaches a predetermined value, an effect having a degree of expectation as an effect for the timer target (for example, conversation notice, hold change, cut-in A, action A operation, cut-in B, combination An unfortunate production situation is generated as if it failed to generate the object B movement, etc., but in this production situation, the second count display is newly started. As a person, he / she feels that he can challenge the failed timer performance again and is expected to improve his / her gaming interest through such feelings.

  However, in the “timer effect with the new timer as the effect” shown in FIG. 260 (a), the second count display started after the “failed effect” is not ended within the symbol variation period, and the remaining count is calculated. Symbol stop (big hit symbol or lose symbol) is made in a state where digestion is not finished. According to such a configuration, even if the player is looking forward to what kind of expectation will appear when the second count display reaches a predetermined value (here, “0”), Since it will be possible to completely lose interest in the jackpot expectation at the point when the symbol stop (winning of the big hit) is displayed earlier, without causing any decline in the entertainment interest of the game The timer effect can be ended. In the symbol stop that appears before the second count display is completely exhausted, in addition to the lost symbol, a jackpot symbol can also appear, especially when the jackpot symbol appears, there is no entertainment at all There will be no decline.

In other words, in the “timer effect with the new timer as a production target” shown in FIG. 260 (a), almost no period of symbol variation (at least half) even though the production with the expected degree as a timer object does not appear. Count display (first count, second count) over the above period)
-In addition to performing an effect (the effect that the first count reaches a predetermined value) that makes it possible that an effect with some degree of expectation may appear in the middle stage,
・ By providing a configuration in which the newly started second count display is stopped with the count remaining, the expectation that the timer-targeted production will soon occur will be achieved. Will be able to last for a period of time. In addition, as described above, it is a mechanism that suitably suppresses a decrease in the entertainment enjoyment attributed to the fact that no production with expectation is generated in either the first count display or the second count display. Street.

  On the other hand, also in the “timer effect with the new timer as the effect” shown in FIG. 260 (b), the count number of 30 seconds in accordance with the start of the symbol variation as in the example shown in FIG. 260 (a). The first count display with is started. Then, after the first count display reaches a predetermined value and is not displayed, a “specific effect mode (failure effect)” that is a timer target appears. After the “specific production mode (failure production)” appears in this way, a count display (second count display with a count number of 40 seconds) different from the first count display (non-display) that has appeared until then is displayed. The point that it is newly displayed and started is the same as the example shown in FIG.

  However, in the example shown in FIG. 260 (b), the symbol stop occurs after the second count display started after the “failure effect” reaches a predetermined value (here, “0”) within the symbol variation period. It is supposed to be. In this regard, “timer effect with a new timer as the target of production” means that, as described above, the expectation that the timer-targeted effect will soon occur without causing any effect with the expectation as the timer target to appear. Since it has a technical feature in sustaining, even if the second count display reaches a predetermined value (here, “0”) within the period of symbol variation, an effect with an expectation can appear. I do not. On the other hand, when the second count display reaches a predetermined value (here, “0”) within the symbol variation period, a process that does not simply cause an effect with an expectation to occur appears. The expectation that the production will soon occur cannot be sustained.

  Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 260 (b), when the second count display started after the “failure effect” reaches a predetermined value (here, “0”) within the symbol variation period, The count display is not hidden and is maintained as it is at a predetermined value (here, “0”), and the symbol is stopped while the display is maintained. In a state where the second count display reaches the predetermined value and is maintained, from the player's side, when an effect corresponding to the second count display reaching the predetermined value (count target effect) appears. Since it seems that the state is not strange, it is possible to suitably maintain a sense of expectation that a timer-targeted production will soon occur until the symbol is stopped. Even in such a configuration, the interest regarding the big hit expectation can be completely lost when the symbol stop (hit a big hit) is displayed before the second count display is hidden. As a result, the timer effect can be terminated without causing any effect to appear without deteriorating the gaming interest.

  By the way, in the example shown in FIGS. 260 (a) and 260 (b), for a player who has confirmed the “timer effect with the new timer as the production target”, what happens when the failure production or the second count display occurs? There is a concern that it will be overlooked that there will be no production. Therefore, only when the big hit symbol is stopped while the second count display is exhausting the remaining count (including the period in which the second count display reaches the predetermined value). A special effect may be generated as an effect corresponding to the 2-count display. Or you may make it the ratio which a special production produces increases. According to such a configuration, the second count display is different from the first count display in counting purpose, and is the big hit symbol stopped during the period when the second count display is using the remaining count? It is possible to add interest of no. In this sense, the display mode (form, position, size, etc.) of the first count display and the second count display may be different from each other.

  Note that the special effect may be generated when the second count display leaves the remaining count and is in a running state. However, considering that a special effect is generated as an effect corresponding to the second count display, the second count display is not displayed when the big hit symbol is stopped (the second count display leaves the remaining count). Even if it is in a state, it is desirable to execute a special effect after it is hidden. And it is desirable to continuously display the special effects executed in this way including the execution period of the jackpot game and the subsequent game period. That is, in this case, the special effect is ended when a predetermined condition is satisfied in a process different from the process related to the “timer effect with the new timer as the effect”.

  Special effects may be generated within the symbol variation period. In this case, it is desirable that a special effect is executed after the big hit symbol appears (for example, displayed in a temporarily stopped state) within the symbol variation period and the second count display is not displayed. However, the big hit symbol may appear within the symbol variation period (for example, displayed in a temporarily stopped state), and the second count display may be hidden after executing a special effect.

  And if the occurrence ratio of special effects (including 100%) is increased when the big hit symbol is stopped while the second count display is digesting the remaining count, the symbol stop is performed. When the second count display reaches a predetermined value before it is displayed, the second count display may be hidden and the symbol may be stopped in the hidden state. Even in such a case, while the second count display is being performed, it is possible to maintain the gaming interest. However, even if a big hit symbol appears when the second count display reaches a predetermined value and is not displayed, the ratio of occurrence of a special effect remains relatively low. In this case, the ratio may include 0%.

  When realizing such a “timer effect with a new timer as a production target”, a “failure production” that does not show any expectation degree is caused to appear particularly when the first count display reaches a predetermined value. Is different from the above-described timer effect that causes other effects to appear (for example, conversation advance notice, hold change, cut-in A, accessory A operation, cut-in B, accessory B operation, etc.) (these (In addition to the lottery), the “timer effect using the new timer” will be performed based on the fact that the specified effect condition that has nothing to do with the result of the jackpot determination or the type of variation pattern is satisfied. It is desirable to make this determination. That is, in this case, when the symbol variation is stopped, both the big hit and the loss can be stopped (the situation where the big hit symbol may appear according to the probability of the big hit lottery) It is possible to generate a “timer effect as an effect target”, and thereby it is possible to cause a failure effect that has no expectation when the first count display reaches a predetermined value. As a result, it is possible to maintain the expectation that the timer target effect will soon occur without causing any effect with the expectation level to appear as the timer target over the period in which the symbol variation is performed.

  However, if it is not required to exhibit such an operational effect, the “specific production mode” that appears when the first count display reaches a predetermined value is not a failure production without any expectation. , It may be executed as another effect mode (for example, conversation notice, hold change, cut-in A, action A operation, cut-in B, action B operation, etc.). In this case, through the same processing as the case of performing the above-described timer effect in which other effect modes (for example, conversation notice, pending change, cut-in A, accessory A operation, cut-in B, accessory B operation, etc.) appear. The “timer effect with the new timer as a production target” is executed.

  In FIG. 260 (a), in the example in which the first variation pattern (no-timer character reach) is selected, the symbol is displayed before the second count display started after the “failure effect” reaches a predetermined value. In FIG. 260 (b), the variation is stopped after the second count display reaches the predetermined value in the example in which the second variation pattern (no timer SP reach) is selected. I did it. However, in the example in which the first variation pattern (character reach without timer) is selected, a pattern in which the symbol variation is stopped after the second count display reaches a predetermined value may appear. In the example in which the variation pattern (no timer SP reach) is selected, the symbol variation may be stopped before the second count display started after the “failure effect” reaches a predetermined value. Further, when a variation pattern different from these variation patterns is selected, a “timer effect using a new timer as a production target” may be performed.

  In addition, for the first count display, a timer-targeted effect is about to occur as a count display having a shorter count than the second count display that can be stopped during the display of the count display. It is desirable to maintain a sense of expectation to do.

  In this embodiment, in the count display generated after the “failure effect” is performed, if the symbol display is stopped before the count display is completed, either the big hit symbol or the lost symbol may appear. However, in the normal count display that occurs regardless of the “failure effect”, it is desirable that the big hit symbol always appears if the symbol is stopped before the count display is completed.

  The first count display has a plurality of modes (for example, 10 seconds, 20 seconds, and 30 seconds) as the count number, and may be executed in any one of them. The first count display and the second count display are different count displays that are executed only in one mode (for example, 40 seconds) regardless of the count number executed in the first count display. It is desirable to be able to recognize that it is executed.

  Further, in view of the fact that the first count display and the second count display are executed as different count displays, the period when the first count display is performed and the period when the second count display is performed The display mode (including color differences and effects) of the background image, etc., may be different from when it is in (including the period when the display reaches the predetermined value and is maintained) desirable. In such a process, even if the reach effect is generated during the period when the first count display is performed and the background image is shifted to the reach effect, the second count display is executed until then. The second count display is executed even when the reach effect is generated and the background image for reach effect is generated within the period in which the second count display is performed. The display mode different from that which has appeared at that time is maintained even during the reach production period, and is maintained until the second count display is not displayed.

  In the “timer effect with the new timer as a production target” according to this embodiment, as the “specific production mode” that appears when the first count display reaches a predetermined value and is hidden, The “failure effect” that does not show the expectation level was made to appear, but instead, another count start suggestion suggesting that a count display different from the count display that had been executed so far will be started. An effect may appear. In this case, the degree of expectation may be indicated by the another count start suggestion effect, or the degree of expectation may not be indicated.

[Timer mode production]
As described above, in the peripheral control MPU 1511a, a plurality of effects modes (for example, conversation notice, hold change, cut-in A, accessory A operation) prepared as candidates for counting within the period during which the symbol effect is performed. , Cut-in B, accessory B action, etc.), a timer effect in which a count display is performed up to a predetermined value for the timing at which it appears. In this regard, in the timer effect according to this embodiment, when a predetermined effect condition is satisfied, the count display is a predetermined value within a period before the count display becomes a predetermined value (here, “0”). A hell timer mode (first timer mode display) in which the proportion of the appearance of a high degree of expectation as an effect of the timer object (the effect type and the content of the effect (such as a cut-in aspect)) appears is relatively low, When the count display reaches a predetermined value, any one of the heaven timer mode (second timer mode display) in which a high-expectation production mode appears as a timer target production can be displayed. (Timer mode production).

  That is, in this case, when the remaining time of the count display is consumed, one of the timer mode displays having different degrees of advantage with respect to the timer effect is displayed, and this is the predetermined value after the count display is started. It is expected that the game entertainment will be maintained until it reaches “0” here.

  FIG. 261 shows an aspect of a single timer (YES in step S5506), and in the second processing situation in which a decision is made not to execute a mission effect (make a conversation notice appear) (NO in step S5507). Timer mode effect performed when the variable numbers 15 and 16 (see FIG. 219) corresponding to “no timer SP reach” are selected and it is determined that “cut-in B1” is performed as the effect of the timer. It is a time chart for demonstrating the specific content of.

  In the example shown in FIG. 261, for convenience of explanation, a specific timer type (actually, not only cut-in B1 but a plurality) is selected as a result of the count display lottery (step S5510) (see FIG. 232). In addition, the following processing relating to the timer mode effect is executed. However, when the specific timer type is determined as a result of the count display lottery (step S5510), the following processing regarding the timer mode effect is not performed, but the timer mode effect is performed regardless of which timer type is determined. You may make it perform the following process regarding.

  As shown in FIG. 261, if the timer type “cut-in B1” is selected as a result of the count display lottery (step S5510), the peripheral control MPU 1511a performs the next process as the selected “cut-in”. “B1” is a plurality of production modes (“Cut-in B1-1”, “Cut-in B1-2”, “Cut-in B1-3”, “Cut-in B1-4”) including the mode of the timer mode production. Judgment processing as to which is executed is performed. The determination process is preferably performed based on the result of the big hit determination or the result of a predetermined lottery.

  In the example of “cut-in B1-1” in the example shown in FIG. 261, when 50 seconds have elapsed after the count display having the count number of “50” is started in accordance with the start of symbol variation. “Cut-in B (cut B notice)”, which is a timer object, is executed while the count display is hidden by reaching a predetermined value (“0” in this case).

  On the other hand, in the form of “cut-in B1-2”, 20 seconds have passed after the count display with the count number of “50” is started in accordance with the start of symbol variation, and this is the first specified The hell timer mode (first timer mode display) is displayed while the count digestion is in progress when the count value (here, “30”) is reached, and 50 seconds have elapsed since the count display started. When it reaches a predetermined value (here, “0”), the “Cut-in B” that is the target of the timer is executed while it is hidden, but the hell timer mode (first timer mode) The display of “display” is not hidden and is maintained after “cut-in B” is hidden.

  On the other hand, in the form of “cut-in B1-3”, 18 seconds have passed after the count display with the count number of “50” is started in accordance with the start of symbol variation, and this is the first specific count value. When the second specific count value (in this case, “32”) is reached, a heaven challenge effect is performed as to whether or not the heaven timer mode is displayed while the count digestion is in progress. As a result of the failure to produce the heaven challenge, the display of the hell timer mode (first timer mode display) is performed, and when a predetermined value (here, “0”) is reached after 50 seconds from the start of the count display. While the count display is not displayed, “Cut-in B”, which is the target of the timer, is executed, but this is not displayed for the display of the hell timer mode (first timer mode display). Since without being to indicate the "cut-B" was hidden even the display is maintained.

  On the other hand, in the form of “cut-in B1-4”, 18 seconds have passed after the count display with the count number of “50” is started in accordance with the start of symbol variation, and this is the first specific count. When the second specific count value (in this case, “32”) before the value is reached, a heaven challenge effect is performed as to whether or not the heaven timer mode is displayed while the count digestion is in progress. As a result of the successful heaven challenge production, the display of the heaven timer mode (second timer mode display) is performed, and 50 seconds have passed since the count display started, and the predetermined value (here, “0”) is reached. Then, while the count display is hidden, “Cut-in B” which is the target of the timer is executed. For the display of the heaven timer mode (second timer mode display), After the "cut-B" without being in the non-display is hidden even the display is maintained.

  That is, among the plurality of presentation modes prepared corresponding to “cut-in B1”, the modes of “cut-in B1-2”, “cut-in B1-3”, and “cut-in B1-4” are timers. It corresponds to mode production. And in these timer mode effects, the heaven timer mode or the hell timer mode occurs while the count digestion is in progress, and the timer target effect is executed while either display of the timer mode appears. Will be. Therefore, even when the count display is exhausting the remaining count, the timer effect can be given performance by the timer mode effect related to the timer effect.

  More specifically, when the heaven timer mode appears as a type of timer mode effect, the proportion of the effect type with a higher expectation as a timer target effect is higher than when the hell timer mode appears. As the ratio of the high-expected aspect appears as the aspect of the cut-in B that is the target of the timer (the contents of the effect) becomes high, it is impossible to wait for the timing when the count display reaches the predetermined value. As a result, it becomes possible to make the timer effect more closely watched. On the other hand, when the hell timer mode appears as a type of timer mode effect, the timer target effect itself cannot be expected compared to when the heaven timer mode appears. Thus, it becomes possible to turn the gaze toward the player, so that even if a low-expected production mode appears when the count display reaches a predetermined value, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the gaming interest.

  In order to make the heaven timer mode and the hell timer mode function more effectively, the same effects as the effects of the timer target when the heaven timer mode is displayed and when the hell timer mode is displayed Even when a mode appears, it is desirable to control so that when the heaven timer mode is displayed, when the effect mode appears, the ratio of jackpot symbols appearing when the symbol stops thereafter is higher.

  In addition, in the timer mode effect according to this embodiment (in the example shown in FIG. 261, “cut-in B1-2”, “cut-in B1-3”, and “cut-in B1-4” modes), the timer Even after the target effect is executed and hidden, the display relating to the timer mode type (heaven timer mode, hell timer mode) is maintained. Therefore, after the timer presentation is finished, the presentation can be performed with the timer-related presentation being displayed, and the presentation situation in which the timer presentation is executed in either the heaven timer mode or the hell timer mode. The symbol is stopped in a state where the player recognizes whether or not Note that the display in heaven timer mode and hell timer mode is not displayed before the count display reaches the predetermined value (before the timer target effect occurs) or the symbol stop is displayed. The display may be hidden at the previous timing, or the display may be maintained even when the symbol stop is displayed, and may be hidden when the symbol stop is completed.

  Further, the display of the heaven timer mode or the hell timer mode, or the heaven challenge effect may be generated before the count display is executed (for example, during the execution of the timer prefetch effect). In addition, when the heaven timer mode or the hell timer mode is displayed or the heaven challenge effect is performed when the count display is not executed, the timer effect is not necessarily generated after the effect is performed until the symbol is stopped. It may not be allowed to. However, when performing heaven timer mode or hell timer mode display or heaven challenge production in the state where the count display is not executed, compared to the case where those productions are not executed in the state where the count display is not executed, It is desirable to increase the rate at which the timer effect is executed before the symbol is stopped, and to execute it as an effect that suggests in advance that the timer effect is executed.

  In the form of “cut-in B1-3” and “cut-in B1-4”, the heaven challenge effect is performed when the count display reaches the second specific count value, and then the count display is the first. While the heaven timer mode or the hell timer mode is displayed as a result of the heaven challenge effect when the specific count value is reached, in the “cut-in B1-2” mode, the count display becomes the second specific count value. When the count display becomes the first specific count value, the hell timer mode is displayed.

  According to such a configuration, after the count display is started, it is possible to first pay attention to whether or not the heaven challenge effect appears when the second specific count value is reached. As a result, if the heaven challenge effect does not appear when the second specific count value is reached, the possibility that the heaven timer mode will occur is lost. That is, in this case, the hell timer mode occurs when the count display reaches the first specific count value, or the timer mode effect itself does not occur, so the count display is the first specific count value. It becomes possible to further pay attention to whether or not the hell timer mode occurs when it becomes.

  In addition, when the timer mode effect itself does not occur, it is desirable that the rate at which a highly anticipated effect mode appears as a timer target effect is higher than when the hell timer mode occurs. However, if the timer mode effect itself does not occur and the case where the hell timer mode occurs, the rate at which a highly anticipated effect mode appears as an effect subject to timer will be different. Even when the relationship is adopted, it is possible to further pay attention to whether or not the hell timer mode is generated when the count display becomes the first specific count value.

  On the other hand, when the heaven challenge effect appears when the second specific count value is reached, the heaven timer mode and the hell timer mode are used as the timer mode effects when the count display reaches the first specific count value. As a result, the timer mode effect type that appears when the count display reaches the first specific count value can be further watched.

  According to such a timer mode effect, not only when the count display reaches a predetermined value, but also some specific count values different from the predetermined value (first specific count value, second specific count value) Since the timer production (count value) and the production related thereto can be interesting and watched even when the time is reached, the game entertainment during the period when the count display is executed Can be suitably maintained.

  In each example shown in FIG. 261, the timer effect count display sequentially reaches the second specific count value and the first specific count value, and when the timer display reaches a predetermined value, the timer target effect is executed. The symbol fluctuation will be stopped.

  In this embodiment, when a specific timer type (actually, not only the cut-in B1 but a plurality) is selected as a result of the count display lottery (step S5510) (see FIG. 232), the specific Which mode (cut-in B1-1, cut-in B1-2, cut-in B1-3, cut-in B1-4) is determined as the timer type (cut-in B1 in the example shown in FIG. 261). However, as selection candidates for the count display lottery (step S5510), cut-in B1-1, cut-in B1-2, cut-in B1-3, and cut-in B1-4 are prepared instead of cut-in B1. Then, it may be determined which timer type is selected from these candidates. This processing method can be similarly employed in processing related to execution of other effects (for example, a resurrection timer effect).

  In the example shown in FIG. 261, when the heaven timer mode is displayed and the timer target effect is performed, the specific type of effect (cut-in B) is compared to the case where the hell timer mode is displayed. The ratio of content with high expectation (such as cut-in B performed with a color with high expectation) was increased. However, instead of this, when the heaven timer mode is displayed, if the timer target effect is performed, compared to the case where the hell timer mode is displayed, a plurality of effect types (for example, conversation advance notice, hold change) , Cut-in A, special timer, accessory A operation, cut-in B, accessory B operation, etc.) may be such that the proportion of the high-expected performance type appears. Alternatively, in the heaven timer mode, as a timer target effect, the rate at which an effect type with a high expectation level appears may be high, and the rate at which the content with a high expectation level may be increased.

  In addition, a specific effect type selected from a plurality of effect types (for example, conversation notice, hold change, cut-in A, special timer, accessory A operation, cut-in B, accessory B operation, etc.) is selected as the timer target effect. If a specific timer type is selected as a result of the count display lottery (step S5510), either the heaven timer mode or the hell timer mode must be generated within the count display execution period. Also good. At this time, it is desirable that a pattern in which the hell timer mode is generated can appear without performing the heaven challenge effect.

  In addition, an effect may be provided that indicates that either the heaven timer mode or the hell timer mode is necessarily generated within a period before reaching the second specific count value at which the heaven challenge effect is executed.

  In addition, when a predetermined performance condition is satisfied, the heaven high probability mode in which the rate of success in the heaven challenge production (the rate displayed in the heaven timer mode) is higher when the heaven challenge production occurs than in the normal time. You may make it transfer to. That is, in this case, in the heaven high probability mode, the probability of occurrence of the heaven challenge effect itself when the heaven timer mode is not displayed is lowered (the probability of generating the hell timer mode without generating the heaven challenge effect or the timer The probability that the mode effect is not generated is increased), or the expectation of the timer target effect itself generated in the heaven timer mode is lowered as compared with the normal time, thereby realizing the heaven high probability mode.

  Moreover, in the heaven challenge production, a period during which the operation by the player can be accepted is set, and the success or failure result (heaven timer mode, Which of the hell timer modes occurs) may be displayed.

  In addition, if the heaven challenge effect is generated when the number of executed counts in the count display is relatively small, such as the heaven challenge effect is generated at the same time as the count display of the timer effect is started, the count in the count display is displayed. It is desirable that the rate of success in the heaven challenge effect (the rate displayed in the heaven timer mode) is higher than when the heaven challenge effect is generated when the number of executed is relatively large. . In other words, in this case, it is possible to maintain the gaming interest with the expectation that the production will soon occur immediately before the appearance of the production that is the subject of the timer production, and the production that is the subject of the timer production appears. When it takes a long time (count number) to do, it will be expected to maintain amusement interest by expectation that the heaven challenge production will occur. In this case, the heaven challenge effect may be generated after the timer target effect is executed. In this case, the success rate of the heaven challenge effect is the lowest and the timer target effect already executed. On the other hand, the heaven timer mode or the hell timer mode will occur in the form of a follow-up.

  Further, a heaven challenge effect may be generated as one of the target effects of the timer effect. When the heaven challenge effect is executed as the target effect of the timer effect, the success rate in the heaven challenge effect (the ratio displayed in the heaven timer mode) is set to 100%, and after the heaven timer mode is displayed In the symbol variation period, the ratio of the high-expected effects (for example, the action B action) among the effects prepared as one of the timer target candidates, although not targeted for the timer, is the effect. It is desirable to make it higher than when it did not appear.

[Count output stop control]
As described above, in the peripheral control MPU 1511a, while the count display is being executed within the period during which the design effect is being performed, a plurality of effect modes (for example, conversation notice, hold change, etc.) prepared as candidates for counting , Cut-in A, accessory A operation, cut-in B, accessory B operation, etc.) can be performed in a timer effect that hides the count display in accordance with the timing at which it appears. In this regard, in the peripheral control MPU 1511a according to this embodiment, a predetermined effect different from the timer effect during the execution of the count display (desired effect having a predetermined expectation is desirable, but not necessarily limited thereto). When it is executed, an effect mode in which the output related to the count display of the timer effect is continued until it reaches a predetermined value, and the output related to the count display is not performed until the predetermined value is reached, and this is performed in the middle of the execution of the predetermined effect. Any of the production modes for which output is to be stopped is selectively made to appear (count output stop control).

  According to such a configuration, even if the output related to the count display is performed in the timer effect, the count display is not necessarily performed until the predetermined value is reached, and the output is stopped halfway and the output related to the predetermined effect is performed. Therefore, it is expected that the game entertainment is maintained until the count display of the timer effect is performed and this reaches a predetermined value (counting period).

  FIGS. 262 (a) to (c) are aspects of a single timer (YES in step S5506), and a decision is made not to execute a mission effect (make a conversation notice appear) (NO in step S5507). It is a time chart for demonstrating the specific content of the count output stop control performed when the specific variation number is selected in the 2nd processing condition.

  As shown in FIG. 262 (a), in a specific timer type, first, a count having a count number of 20 seconds at a timing when a predetermined timing (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed since the start of symbol variation is started. Display starts. Then, after the count display becomes “0”, the timer target effect which is the timer target appears.

  In this regard, in the peripheral control MPU 1511a, as shown in FIG. 262 (b), when the predetermined effect is executed while the count display of the timer effect is being executed, the effect at the time when the predetermined effect appears. It is determined whether the situation is in a predetermined production situation. And as a result, when it is in a specific effect situation, it is supposed that the output concerning the count display of the timer effect is stopped and the control for executing the predetermined effect is performed. The “predetermined specific effect situation” used for determining whether or not to stop the output related to the timer effect count display is, for example, the timer effect count display being executed. This is an effect situation in which contention occurs between the timer effect and the predetermined effect, such as when a predetermined effect is executed using an area.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 262 (b), when the output related to the count display of the timer effect is stopped and the predetermined effect is executed, the timer effect is displayed even after the output related to the predetermined effect ends. The count display is not output again. On the other hand, even after the peripheral control MPU 1511a stops outputting the count display, the time since the count display is started (or the time from the start of fluctuation) is secretly measured internally. When this reaches a predetermined value (a value when 20 seconds have elapsed since the count display was started), it is determined that the timing at which the output display is stopped reaches a predetermined value (here, “0”). The target production appears.

  According to such a configuration, after the predetermined effect is executed, the output stop state related to the count display is maintained, but if the count display is not stopped, the predetermined value (here, “0”) is set. When the timing that should have been reached has arrived, the timer target performance appears. In other words, in this case, it is expected to improve the game entertainment when the timer target effect appears due to the surprise performance that the timer effect that seemed to have been interrupted by the execution of the predetermined effect was kept secret Will come to be.

  However, in the peripheral control MPU 1511a according to this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 262 (c), even when the predetermined effect is executed while the count display of the timer effect is being executed, the predetermined control is performed. When the production situation at the time of the production appearance does not exist in a predetermined production situation, the output related to the count display of the timer production is continued until it reaches a predetermined value without stopping, and the count display is digested. In this situation, a predetermined performance is executed.

  More specifically, the predetermined effect is “an effect that causes an enemy character to appear in a specific area”, “an effect that attacks the specific area”, or “display when the effect fails in a specific area” If the player performs such a predetermined effect while the count display is being executed in a specific area, the player will have a timer effect (count display). On the other hand, there may be a concern that there may be some adverse effects on the performance (for example, the expectation level of the timer performance is lowered). Therefore, when there is a production situation that may cause such a concern, the output of the timer production count display is stopped and the predetermined production is executed, so that any adverse effects on the timer production are produced. It is possible to execute a predetermined effect without producing an image as if it is exerted (effect mode of FIG. 262 (b)). Moreover, in the peripheral control MPU 1511a according to this embodiment, the timer target effect is made to appear in a surprise manner while maintaining the output stop state related to the count display. Therefore, such a predetermined effect is used. Thus, it can be expected that the game entertainment will be improved on the contrary (the production mode of FIG. 262 (b)).

  However, every time such a predetermined effect is executed, if the output related to the count display of the timer effect is stopped, the image of the predetermined effect itself deteriorates, and there is a concern that the game entertainment will be lowered. Is done. Therefore, in the peripheral control MPU 1511a according to this embodiment, when executing the predetermined effect, there is a space (an area where no effect is output) in an area different from the specific area where the count display of the timer effect is output. In some cases, the predetermined effect is output not in the specific area but in a vacant area while maintaining the output related to the count display of the timer effect without being stopped (FIG. 262 (c)). ) Production mode). As a result, it becomes clear that the predetermined effect is not an effect that cancels the count display of the timer effect in the middle of the process, and when the predetermined effect is executed, the game entertainment is reduced. Will be avoided.

  Then, in each example shown in FIG. 262, the symbol variation is stopped after the timer target effect is executed in this way.

  FIG. 263 is a flowchart showing an example of a processing procedure when realizing such count output stop control.

  As shown in FIG. 263, if it is determined that a predetermined effect is to be executed based on the result of jackpot determination or the type of variation pattern, the peripheral control MPU 1511a according to this embodiment First, when the timing for generating a predetermined effect has arrived within the symbol variation execution period, a determination is made as to whether or not a specific effect is in place prior to starting the output of the predetermined effect. (Step S5701).

  Here, the “specific production status” means that when a predetermined production is newly output, an area necessary for newly outputting the predetermined production is other various productions (here, a count display of a timer production). As described above, this is a situation in which all of the above are used, and there is no room for newly outputting the predetermined effect. For example, in the example shown in FIGS. 267 (G) and (H), which will be described later, a “bullet firing effect” by a cannon corresponds to a predetermined effect. In the bullet firing effect, the upper left area, the upper right area, the left area, the right area, and the lower area in the display area are selectively used as bullet discharge destinations. Usually, the unused area is used to produce a bullet firing. However, in the situation shown in FIG. 267 (G), which will be described later, an area necessary for newly outputting such a bullet firing effect includes other various effects (count display (upper left area), symbol fluctuation (upper right) Area), timer mode effect (left area), timer-excluded effect (right area), hold display (lower area)), and there is no room for newly outputting the predetermined effect. This corresponds to the above-mentioned “specific production situation”. If the bullet is fired in such a specific production situation, the production that is already in the output state (for example, a count display) at the bullet launch destination is broken or destroyed by the fired bullet. (There will be a conflict regarding the production output between the timer production and the predetermined production), and as a result, there is a possibility that the big hit expectation will be lowered. Was also mentioned above.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 263, when it is determined that the specific production situation is in place before the output related to the predetermined production is started (YES in step S5701), it is already different from the predetermined production. The output in the output state (here, the count display) is stopped (step S5702), and a process related to output of the predetermined effect is performed using the empty area created thereby (step S5703).

  On the other hand, prior to starting the output for the predetermined effect, when it is determined that there is no specific effect status (NO in step S5701), other effects are included in the area necessary for effect output. Since there is an unused area that is not used, processing for outputting a predetermined effect is performed using the unused area without stopping output of an effect different from the predetermined effect. (Step S5713).

  Here, when the predetermined effect is executed through the process of step S5703, an effect mode advantageous to the player after the predetermined effect is executed as compared with the case where the predetermined effect is executed through the process of step S5713. It is desirable to increase the rate at which appears. For example, in the example of FIGS. 262 (b) and (c), when the production mode of FIG. 262 (b) in which the production of the timer target is suddenly executed while the output related to the count display is stopped, It is desirable to control so that the ratio of appearance of a high-expected performance mode (production type and content of production) as a timer-targeted production is higher than when the production mode of FIG. 262 (c) appears.

  Note that the processing in step S5702 and step S5703 may be executed as one processing. For example, if the processing data in which the output data of the count display is stored is overwritten with the output data of the predetermined effect, the output related to the count display is automatically canceled, and the output is stopped in the state where the output is stopped. It is possible to perform output related to a predetermined effect.

  In this embodiment, the output for the count display is stopped and the predetermined effect is executed when in a specific effect situation. However, the effect to be output is not limited to this, The output related to the production may be stopped.

  In the process of step S5702, an effect type for which output is to be stopped is selected from a plurality of effects (in an output state) that use an area necessary for outputting a predetermined effect, and output of the selected effect is stopped. Then, a predetermined effect may be output. In this case, it is desirable to set a priority in advance for a plurality of effects that are candidates for output cancellation, and to select an effect type for which output is to be canceled based on the priority. About this priority, it is desirable to set beforehand on a program on the basis of whether it is a production more important to a player. As a result of determining the priority order, when all of the other effects in the output state have higher priority than the predetermined effect, the output related to the other effects is maintained and the output of the predetermined effect is not performed. .

  Then, the production types for which output is to be stopped are executed as a plurality of productions that are related and connected to the production contents (for example, timer production that is connected by the count display and the timer production production). Among the effects, the predetermined effect is produced before the output is stopped during the effect that appears earlier (for example, while the count display is being executed) and before the effect that appears later (for example, the timer target effect) is started. When is terminated, it is desirable to execute an effect that appears later without stopping output.

  In addition, for the effects and output effects that are subject to output cancellation when executing the specified effects, in addition to effects by image display, effects by action of actors, effects by music, effects by panel lamps, etc. Good. In addition, when the predetermined effect is executed, the output or the predetermined effect that is the target of output cancellation is a combination of at least two or more of the effect elements such as the image display, the accessory operation, the music, and the board lamp. In the case of being executed as a combined performance, it is only necessary to stop outputting at least one of the combined performance elements. For example, when the predetermined effect is a “bullet launch effect” shown in FIG. 267 (G) described later and the effect to be output is “combined effect of image display and board lamp”, the combined effect Even if only the output related to the image display is stopped and the output related to the panel lamp is maintained, it will adversely affect the effect of the panel lamp outside the bullet as the image display in the display area. It can be said that there is no concern that (competition by production) will occur.

  Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 264 and FIG. 265, the contents of the effects of the various aspects of the timer effects themselves and the various effects performed in connection with the timer effects will be described in detail. Here, the processing examples relating to the above-mentioned effects are merely examples, and for example, effects other than the above-described types may be executed as the contents of the effects. These may be changed as appropriate as long as they are within the scope of the same technical idea. Accordingly, in the production examples described below, there may be some productions that do not match the production contents of each production described above, but within the scope of the same technical idea and within the range that can be implemented by those skilled in the art. There is no problem because the processing contents are changed as appropriate. In addition, the “timer effect” below basically means that the count display is executed in the notice timer effect or the variable timer effect, but in addition to the effect during the count display, It may have a meaning including timer prefetching effects. In addition, as a mode of “count display”, “seconds” is counted in the following, but is not limited thereto.

  FIG. 264 (A) shows an effect situation in which the effect display device 1600 is performing the variable display (for example, SP reach) of the decorative symbol SZ (special symbol) in the normal gaming state with the number of holds being zero. ing. In FIG. 264 and FIG. 265, for the sake of convenience of description, the specific decorative member SDY for effect that has been omitted is shown in the drawings. The specific decorative member SDY may be, for example, “backward behind-bottom movable effect unit 3100, back upper left movable effect unit 3200, back left movable effect unit 3300, back upper middle movable effect unit 3400, back lower front movable effect unit 3500, etc. Is equivalent to "movable member of"

  FIG. 264 (B) shows that the timer effect is displayed with a count number of “70” during execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol SZ shown in FIG. 264 (A), and the count display (here, countdown) is displayed. The production status to be started is shown.

  Here, in the effect state shown in FIG. 264 (B), when the timer effect (count number) is displayed and the count display of the timer effect reaches a predetermined value, the object of the timer effect is displayed. The candidate for the type of effect that can appear as is displayed, and while the count display is executed, it is unclear which of these candidates will appear as the effect of the timer target, but any of those candidates is a timer target It is possible to recognize that it appears as a production. Note that “conversation” in the figure corresponds to conversation notice, “hold” in the figure corresponds to hold change, “cut A” in the figure corresponds to cut-in A, “Corporate A” in the figure corresponds to the action A, “Malce” in the figure corresponds to a special timer, “Cut B” in the figure corresponds to cut-in B, “Combination B” in the figure corresponds to the accessory B operation.

  FIG. 264 (C) shows an effect situation in which the above-mentioned timer object exclusion effect is executed when the count number shown in FIG. 264 (B) reaches “60”.

  Note that, as described above, the timer target exclusion effect is an effect mode that is not selected as a timer target in which it is unclear which effect mode the timer target effect is (in the timer target notice lottery, the timer target Display that suggests at least one (two or more may be suggested) of the production mode not determined as.

  Here, as described above, in the timer effect, each timing (in this example, in which the count display reaches a predetermined value (0 in this case) and is prepared as a candidate for the timing at which the timer target effect may appear. There is a relationship that the types of effects that can appear as timer targets are narrowed as 10 seconds, 20 seconds, 30 seconds, 40 seconds, 50 seconds, etc.) have passed since the start of fluctuation. Therefore, in the effect example of FIG. 264 (C), the timing for generating the timer-targeted effect is set to a plurality of timings (10 seconds and 20 seconds from the start of fluctuation) that are prepared as candidates for timing at which the timer-targeted effect can appear. , 30 seconds, 40 seconds, etc.).

  For example, in the example shown in FIG. 264 (B), an effect pattern in which a timer effect is displayed with a count number of “70” is described. However, at this timing, the timer effect does not have a count number of “70”, but has another count number such as “10”, “20”, “30”, “40”, or “50”. An effect pattern to be displayed can also be generated. If it is assumed that a timer effect having a count of “10” appears at the timing shown in FIG. 264 (B), the count display of the timer effect is shown in FIG. 264 (C). The predetermined value (“0” in this case) is reached at the same timing, and for example, “conversation notice” appears as an effect for the timer. On the other hand, if a timer effect with a count other than “10” appears at the timing shown in FIG. 264 (B), if “conversation notice” does not appear as a timer target effect, When the count number is left at the timing shown in FIG. 264 (C), the “conversation notice” is substantially excluded from the types of effects that can appear as the timer target. It can be said that the candidates that can appear as production were narrowed down. In this regard, in the example shown in FIG. 264 (C), since there is an effect situation in which the count display is executed with the count number of “60” left, at this timing, it is substantially determined from the effect candidates for the timer target. It is desirable to perform an effect (timer-excluded effect) that suggests which effect type (conversation notice) is excluded. Thereby, it becomes possible to appropriately represent the performance situation where the player is placed.

  However, in the first timer target exclusion effect shown in FIG. 264 (C), it is suggested that “special timer” is not selected as the timer target effect at this timing, instead of “conversation notice”. Yes. According to such a timer target exclusion effect, it becomes clear during the digestion of the count that "the effect indicating that the big hit is confirmed when it appears" is not selected as the timer target effect. It is possible to feel anxiety about whether a highly anticipated performance appears as a timer target.

  In addition, in the timer target exclusion effect shown in FIGS. 264 and 265, the display image corresponding to the “special timer” among the display images displaying the candidates for the target effect of the timer effect (secret) is locked. The padlocks that are in the state are displayed in an overlapping manner, and a display such as “LOCK !!” is suggested to indicate that the “special timer” has not been selected as an effect for the timer.

  FIG. 264 (D) shows an effect situation in which the timer mode effect is executed when the count display becomes a specific count value after the appearance of the first timer-excluded effect shown in FIG. 264 (C). Yes.

  As described above, the timer mode effect is an expectation level as an effect of the timer object when the count display becomes a predetermined value within a period before the count display becomes a predetermined value (here, “0”). Hell timer mode (first timer mode display) with a relatively low rate of appearance of high performance modes (production type and content of production (cut-in mode, etc.), and timer object when count display reaches a predetermined value One of the heaven timer mode (second timer mode display) in which a high-expectation production mode appears as a production is displayed.

  Here, in the example shown in FIG. 264 (D), first, the heaven challenge effect is determined whether or not the heaven timer mode is displayed while the count digestion is in progress, and the heaven challenge effect appears. At this point, it will be shown that either the hell timer mode or the heaven timer mode always occurs.

  In addition, in the heaven challenge production, there is a high possibility of entering the hell timer mode or the possibility of entering the heaven timer mode (for example, the devil and the angel are pushing each other, which is dominant) In this case, after such an effect, it is suggested whether the hell timer mode or the heaven timer mode occurs.

  Incidentally, in the example shown in FIG. 264 (D), since the heaven challenge effect is executed with the effect types excluded in the timer-excluded effect being shown, any effect type in the timer-excluded effect is determined. Whether the hell timer mode is likely to occur, depending on whether it is excluded (whether it is a production type with a low expectation level or a production type with a high expectation level), or heaven It can be said that the present situation is such that the timer mode is likely to occur with a certain degree of accuracy.

  FIG. 264 (E) shows the display of the heaven timer mode (second timer mode display) as a result of the success of the heaven challenge production shown in FIG. 264 (D) (for example, the result of the angel winning the push against the devil). It shows the status of the performance being performed.

  In this performance situation, when the count display reaches a predetermined value, it has been shown that the ratio of appearance of a highly anticipated performance mode as a timer target performance has shifted to the heaven timer mode (second timer mode display). It is. Therefore, when the timer target exclusion effect is performed in the heaven timer mode (second timer mode display), a result advantageous to the player (here, a low-expected effect among the plurality of effect types is a timer target effect). ) Is suggested, and the expectation when the timer exclusion effect is generated can be increased.

  On the other hand, although not shown in the figure, the timer target exclusion effect is executed while the hell timer mode (first timer mode display) appears as a result of the failure of the heaven challenge effect shown in FIG. 264 (D). In such a case, the ratio of the result indicating a disadvantageous result for the player (here, a high-expected effect is not selected as a timer-targeted effect among a plurality of effect types) is increased. Anxiety when the production occurs can be heard.

  In the example of FIG. 264 (E), the transition to the heaven timer mode (or the hell timer mode) is not expressed as a count display mode, but is related to the mode of the decorative symbol SZ that is changing or related to this. This makes it possible to recognize that the state has shifted to the heaven timer mode (or the hell timer mode) without overlooking other effects while the remaining count is consumed. In this case, the current timer mode can be easily confirmed even when the timer target exclusion effect occurs.

  FIG. 264 (F) shows the second to fourth times when the heaven timer mode generated in FIG. 264 (E) is displayed after the appearance of the first timer exclusion effect shown in FIG. 264 (C). The timer-excluded effect is executed, and when the count display is “20”, the fifth timer-target excluded effect is executed.

  Here, in the example shown in FIG. 264 (F), five types of effects among the seven types of effects prepared as timer target effects candidates are locked and displayed by the timer target exclusion effects (5 types of effects). Therefore, when the count display reaches a predetermined value, one of the remaining two effects (holding change, accessory B action) occurs. It can be said that it is in a recognizable state. However, in the example shown in FIG. 264 (F), since the heaven timer mode is displayed, the remaining two types of effect candidates (holding change, The ratio of the production with the higher expectation in the action B) is higher, and the expectation until the count display reaches the predetermined value can be suitably maintained.

  At this time, the display of the heaven timer mode may be hidden after the appearance of the timer object exclusion effect shown in FIG. 264 (F) until the appearance of the timer object effect appears. According to such a configuration, if it is not memorized that the heaven timer mode is displayed, it becomes unclear which occurrence ratio of the remaining production candidates is high, and it is counted as a price not concentrated on the production. It is possible to give a sense of tension until the display reaches a predetermined value.

  In FIG. 265 (G), after the appearance of the fifth timer target exclusion effect shown in FIG. 264 (F), the count display becomes a predetermined value and before the timing at which the timer target effect appears. By producing an effect using a specific decorative member (here, the specific decorative member SDY as the accessory B) within the period, the effect using the specific decorative member SDY (the accessory B) is targeted for the timer. This shows the production situation where the timer target advance production suggesting that the timer is being executed.

  That is, in this case, since the timer target advance effect is executed while the display related to the timer target exclusion effect appears, any of the effect candidates narrowed down by the timer target exclusion effect may appear as the timer target effect. It is possible to provide further information for determining whether the cost is high.

  And in this example, since the “actual object B halfway action (small)” is executed as the timer target advance effect, it is specified among the effect candidates (holding change, accessory B action) narrowed down by the timer target exclusion effect It can be recognized that there is a high possibility that the “act B operation”, which is an effect using the decorative member SDY (the accessory B), is executed as a timer target effect (may be 100%). It becomes like this. As described above, the “actual object B midway operation (small)” means that the “object B operation” which is the effect of the timer is “the specific decorative member SDY (community B) is from the first position to the second position”. When it is “displaced”, it means “the effect that the specific decorative member SDY (the accessory B) is displaced from the first position to a predetermined position between the first position and the second position”.

  However, in this explanation example, as the content of the effect related to the “act B action”, the first effect with a relatively low level of expectation that only displaces the specific decorative member SDY (the accessory B) from the first position to the second position. In addition to the contents, in addition to displacing the specific decorative member SDY (the accessory B) from the first position to the second position, the second, which has a relatively high degree of expectation, that displaces the accessory A from the third position to the fourth position. Production contents are prepared, and the production related to the “act B action” is executed with any of the production contents.

  In this respect, in the heaven timer mode according to this example, compared to the case where the hell timer mode appears, when the “object B action” is selected as the timer target effect, the content of the effect is relatively high. Even if the production type that appears as a timer-targeted effect is completely narrowed down by the timer-targeted first-order effect, the heaven timer mode is displayed. As a player, a useful function is played.

  In the example shown in FIG. 265 (G), when the timer target advance effect using the specific decorative member (here, the specific decorative member SDY (the accessory B)) is executed, the specific decorative member is counting. The timer target advance effect is provided so as to overlap the count display, thereby making it difficult to visually recognize the count display. That is, in this case, when such timer target advance effect is executed while not paying much attention to the count display, the specific decorative member SDY (the accessory B) used in the timer target effect is in a state where the effect is being executed. In combination with the fact that it is not the timer target advance effect during count digestion, there is an effect situation that is easily misunderstood when the timer target effect is being executed after the count display reaches the predetermined value and this is hidden. Will be created. Therefore, when recognizing that the effect shown in FIG. 265 (G) is not a timer target effect but a timer target advance effect, the specific decorative member SDY (a combination B) is used as the timer target advance effect. After that, even if no display relating to the timer target advance effect is performed until the count display reaches a predetermined value, the specific decorative member SDY (the accessory) is used as the timer target advance effect. It is expected that the timer target effect is generated with the recognition that B) is used. When the timer target advance effect is executed, the count display may not be made visible, but may be hidden until the timer target advance effect is completed.

  FIG. 265 (H) shows a specific count value (here, “0”) after the timer target advance effect shown in FIG. 3 ”), a timer that suppresses the production according to the prize even though a new prize is generated and it is determined that the production execution (holding change) is decided according to the prize. The effect situation in which object suppression control is performed is shown.

  That is, as described above, in particular, in the example shown in FIG. 265 (H), it is very unlikely that “hold change” is selected as the timer target effect by the timer mode effect or the timer target advance effect. In other words, because there is still a “pending change” as an effect candidate for the timer, a holding change corresponding to a new winning may occur near the timing when the count display reaches a predetermined value. Then, the pending change may be mistaken for the timer target effect, and as a result, the timer target effect itself may be overlooked. In addition, when “hold change” is executed as an effect for the timer, it is executed for “hold 0” in the figure, so it is relatively easy to distinguish whether the effect is for the timer. However, there is a great possibility that these pending changes will be misidentified in situations where the remaining number of counts is small.

  Therefore, in the peripheral control MPU 1511a according to this embodiment, when the timer effect is executed, the first period (here, the count number is relatively long) until the count display in the timer effect reaches a predetermined value. The remaining time until the count display reaches a predetermined value after the first period is over, although the pending change corresponding to the occurrence of a new winning is permitted. When the second period is relatively small (here, the period after the remaining number of counts is “3”), even if a new winning is generated, a change corresponding to this is not allowed. Thus, the above-mentioned concern is solved (timer target suppression control).

  FIG. 265 (I) shows that the timer effect count display reaches a predetermined value (here, “0”) while the timer object suppression control shown in FIG. 265 (H) is being executed. After the display (in this case, “Yukuzo”) is displayed, an effect situation in which an effect (action B operation) that is an effect object of the timer effect is being executed is shown.

  In the example shown in FIG. 265 (I), it is shown that in the heaven timer mode, the action B action that is the effect of the timer is compared with the content of the first effect with a relatively low expectation. It shows a state of being executed as the second performance content with a high degree of expectation. However, in this case, as it is clear from the fact that the accessory B corresponds to the specific decorative member SDY and the accessory A corresponds to the specific decorative member TGY, the accessory B is used for the production of the second production content. The specific decorative member TGY is a position on the far side in front view than the specific decorative member SDY used for both the first effect content and the second effect content, and most (at least It is designed to produce at a position where more than half of the area overlaps.

  According to such a configuration, which of the first effect content with a relatively low expectation and the second effect content with a relatively high expectation is being executed (whether or not the specific decorative member TGY is in the effect state). ) Can be made difficult to determine, and this encourages concentration on the timer target performance. In order to obtain such operational effects, the second performance content may be any material that can be produced on the back side with respect to the specific decorative member SDY (the accessory B). Instead of the combined effect of the member SDY (the accessory B) and the specific decorative member TGY (the accessory A), the specific display effect in the effect display device 1600 is used instead of the specific decorative member TGY (the accessory A). It may be executed as a combined effect of the effect and the specific decorative member SDY (the accessory B).

  Also in the example shown in FIG. 265 (I), the timer target suppression control shown in FIG. 265 (H) is continuously executed, and even if a new winning is generated, a pending change is generated accordingly. This is not done, and the hold display won in FIG. 265 (H) is maintained unchanged.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 265 (I), among the “pending change” and the “actual object B operation” left as the candidate effects for the timer object, the “actual object B operation” is executed as the effect for the timer object. Is displayed ("B" in the figure is blinking), and "Pending change" is a display that can be recognized that it is not an effect for the timer (" “Pending” is displayed).

  FIG. 265 (J) shows the effect situation when the timer object suppression control is not executed when a predetermined time has elapsed since the timer object effect was executed in FIG. 265 (I).

  That is, when a predetermined time elapses after the timer-targeted effect is executed, there is no concern that this is a timer-targeted effect even if “holding change” is executed. Therefore, in the example of FIG. 265 (J), the display of the hold whose execution has been carried over although it has been decided to change the hold according to the winning at the timing shown in FIG. This is suspended and changed at the timing shown in (J). As a result, even if a new winning that is subject to a hold change occurs near the timing at which the timer-targeted effect is executed, the hold-change is properly displayed while clearly indicating that it is not a timer-targeted effect. Be able to run.

  Note that in the example shown in FIG. 265 (J), at the timing shown in FIG. 265 (J), the on-hold display different from the changing on-hold display (hold 0) is changed to blue. However, in view of the special-time hold change table T9b (FIG. 246) referred to when the jackpot hold (including hold 0) is included, such a blue hold display has appeared. Since it is clearly stated that the ratio of the big hit symbol appearing due to the change is higher than the case where the red on-hold display appears, it is expected that the game entertainment is suitably maintained.

  Also, in the example shown in FIG. 265 (J), which effect type is excluded by the timer-excluded effect even though the predetermined time has elapsed since the timer-targeted effect was executed. In addition, a display indicating which of the timer-targeted effects was continuously executed. In addition, the display indicating that the timer is in the heaven timer mode is continuously executed. However, the display suggesting that the timer is in the heaven timer mode is a mode in which the decorative symbol SZ is displayed in a reduced manner in accordance with the reduced display in the reach display mode.

  In this explanatory example, each display continuously executed in the situation shown in FIG. 265 (J) is also executed continuously in the situation where the decorative symbol SZ is stopped (FIG. 265 ( K)). According to such a configuration, for example, even in a state where the symbol is stopped (a state where the jackpot symbol appears), the timer effect was executed in the effect process so far, or the effect targeted by the timer effect It is possible to recognize that the “act B action”.

  Next, various examples of the timer effects themselves shown in FIGS. 264 and 265 and examples of effects different from the various effects performed in connection with the timer effects will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 266 and 267. .

  FIG. 266 (A) shows an effect situation in which the effect display device 1600 is performing variable display (for example, SP reach) of the decorative symbol SZ (special symbol) in the state where the number of holds is four in the normal gaming state. ing.

  FIG. 266 (B) shows an effect in which the timer-excluded effect is executed even when the timer effect is not executed during the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol SZ shown in FIG. 266 (A). Indicates the situation.

  In this timer target exclusion effect, it is indicated that the “act B action” is not a candidate for the timer target, so that when the timer effect occurs within the fluctuation, the timer target candidate has a conversation. It becomes possible for the player to know that the selection has been made to any one of the advance notice, pending change, cut-in A, action A operation, special timer, and cut-in B. That is, in this case, a relatively high expectation aspect among a plurality of effect forms (conversation notice, hold change, cut-in A, accessory A operation, special timer, cut-in B, accessory B operation) is the target of the timer. Since it becomes possible to recognize that the player has fallen out of the candidate, the player wishes that the timer effect does not occur within the variation, and the timer effect (count display) is in an unexecuted state. You will be able to stimulate the game entertainment when you are.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 266 and 267, unlike the examples shown in FIGS. 264 and 265, when performing the timer target exclusion effect, the display suggesting various effects prepared as timer target effect candidates. Is not executed, and a display indicating that at least “act B action” is not selected as an effect for the timer is displayed. Therefore, in the timer target exclusion effect according to this example, it is possible to grasp that the “act B action” is not a timer target effect, but it is unclear what other types of effects are available as timer target effects. The Rukoto.

  In FIG. 266 (C), after the timer target exclusion effect is executed in FIG. 266 (B), the timer effect is displayed with a count number of “15”, and the count display (here, countdown) is started. The production status is shown.

  Here, in the timer target exclusion effect in this explanation example, after displaying that at least “act B action” is not selected as the timer target effect (FIG. 266 (B)), the display is changed to the timer effect ( This is continuously displayed without being displayed until the (count display) is executed, and the timer effect (count display) is started while the display is displayed. In such a configuration, how much of the timer effect has a degree of expectation since the count display is started (here, a timer effect in which the “object B operation” having a relatively high degree of expectation is not executed). Will be able to recognize.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 266 (B) and 266 (C), when a display suggesting that at least the “act B action” has not been selected appears as a timer target effect, this is continuously displayed. Although the aspect concerning the display is different from time to time, it is not necessarily required to be different, and may be the same.

  FIG. 266 (D) shows the timer effect when the count display is not displayed after the count display of the timer effect shown in FIG. 266 (C) reaches a predetermined value (“0” in this case). The production situation in which “conversation notice (first production mode)” prepared as a production candidate is being executed is shown.

  That is, in this case, from the player's side, it is recognized that an effect such as “may be a chance” as “conversation notice (first effect mode)” is being executed as an effect object of the timer effect. Become. However, the “conversation notice” shown in FIG. 266 (D) is not executed as the effect form of the timer effect, and as is apparent from the next effect state (FIG. 266 (E)), the conversation notice is not displayed. When completed, the timer effect count display shown in FIG. 266 (C) is displayed again and continued (revival timer effect).

  That is, in this case, after the “conversation notice (first effect mode)” appears as if it is a timer object (count object), the count display is redisplayed to further continue the timer effect, and the first effect Since the second presentation mode different from the mode is indicated to be a timer target, the count display reaches a predetermined value at the timing when a relatively low level of performance appears and this is hidden. Even in such a case, it becomes possible to be aware of the possibility that the timer target will be changed thereafter, and it is expected that the game entertainment will be suitably maintained.

  FIG. 266 (E) redisplays the count display that has been hidden after the “conversation notice” executed in FIG. 266 (D) when the count display has been hidden. The effect situation which continues this is shown (revival timer effect).

  Here, in such a revival timer effect, while the count display is not displayed (FIG. 266 (D)), the count digest is secretly continued. In the example of FIG. 266 (E), The count display is redisplayed from the state in which the count has been digested for the amount of time that has been hidden (here, 2 seconds). That is, in this case, after the “conversation notice” is completed, the count display is displayed in a minus notation (here, “−2”), and is displayed again. Now, it is possible to express how the count digestion has not ended and this is being executed continuously. As a result, the “conversation notice” that appeared in FIG. Be able to recognize.

  In addition, in such a revival timer effect, “count display that appeared before being temporarily hidden” and “count display that was once hidden and then re-displayed” are different counts. In order to make it possible to more reliably recognize that the same count digest is being performed rather than digesting, the count sound is displayed even while the count display is hidden. It is desirable to continue to perform over the “count display that appeared before being hidden” and the “count display that was once hidden and then re-displayed”.

  When the count display is executed in minus notation (here, “−2”), a display (for example, “−2 (remaining 18)”) that can recognize how many counts remain is displayed. It is desirable to do so. In this case, when the count display reaches “−20 (remaining 0)” as a predetermined value (when minus count is performed for 18 seconds from “−2”), this is not displayed and the timer target effect is executed. Become so.

  FIG. 266 (F) shows an effect situation in which the heaven challenge effect (not shown) is generated while the count display shown in FIG. 266 (E) is continued, and as a result, the mode is shifted to the heaven timer mode. .

  With the appearance of such timer mode effects (heaven challenge effect, heaven timer mode), it is clearer that the timer effect has not ended and is still in progress (the situation where the count display is being executed). Can be recognized. In the example shown in FIG. 266 and FIG. 267, unlike the example shown in FIG. 264 and FIG. 265, the display indicating the state of the heaven timer mode is not associated with the decorative symbol SZ but in the display area. Is displayed as a stamp notation on the left side.

  FIG. 267 (G) shows another effect (not related to the timer effect) while the count digest is being executed after the display indicating that the state is the heaven timer mode in FIG. 266 (F). The production situation in which the “cannon chance production” is generated as the predetermined production) is shown.

  That is, in this “cannon chance effect”, an effect mode in which the output related to the count display of the timer effect is continued until a predetermined value (−20 in this case) and the output related to the count display are set to a predetermined value (here −20). When the “cannon chance effect” is executed, any one of the effect modes in which the output is stopped in the middle stage is selectively made to appear (count output stop control).

  More specifically, in the “cannon chance effect”, after displaying the cannon image near the center in the display area, from the cannon image, the upper left area, the upper right area, the left area, the right area in the display area An effect in which a bullet is fired by selectively using an area that is empty (unused) among the area and the lower area as a bullet firing destination (a bullet firing effect (predetermined effect) shown in FIG. 267 (H)) Is to be done. However, in the situation shown in FIG. 267 (G), the area necessary to newly output such a bullet firing effect (FIG. 267 (H)) is other various effects (count display (upper left area), Reach fluctuation (upper right area), timer mode effect (left area), timer exclusion effect (right area), hold display (lower area)) are all used, and the bullet firing effect (FIG. 267 (FIG. 267 H) There is no room for new output (a specific production situation), and if a bullet is fired in such a specific production situation, The production that is already in the output state (for example, the count display) may be damaged or destroyed by the bullet that has been fired (there is a conflict in the production output between the timer production and the predetermined production) Striped ), And more big hit expectation degree or not from being dropped, concerns such as may have occurred as a result.

  Therefore, in this explanation example, when executing the bullet firing effect (predetermined effect), when there is a specific effect situation (situation shown in FIG. 267 (G)) in which there is no room for output, Out of the areas that can be used as bullets (upper left area, upper right area, left area, right area, lower area), the output corresponding to the count display using the upper left area is a predetermined value ( In this case, the output is not interrupted until -20), and output is interrupted in the middle of the process (count output abort control).

  FIG. 267 (H) shows an effect situation in which the bullet firing effect is executed while the output is not performed until the output for the count display reaches a predetermined value (in this case, −20) and the output is stopped in the middle stage.

  In this way, when the output related to the count display of the timer effect is stopped and the bullet firing effect (predetermined effect) is executed, the output related to the bullet fire effect is different from the case of the resurrection timer effect described above. The count display of the timer effect will not be output again after the end. On the other hand, even after the output related to the count display is stopped, the time from the start of the count display (or the time from the start of the fluctuation) is secretly counted, and this is a predetermined value (Fig. 266 (C), when the value (−20) when 35 seconds have passed since the count display is started is reached, it is determined that the timing at which the output stopped count display reaches a predetermined value is reached. The production is made to appear.

  FIG. 267 (I) shows a cut-in A (cut-in effect by an ally character) as a timer target effect after the timing that should have reached a predetermined value has been reached if the output display is not stopped. Shows the state of performance. It should be noted that the cut-in A is executed as the “second effect mode” in relation to the resurrection timer effect.

  According to such an effect progress, after a bullet firing effect (predetermined effect) is executed, a predetermined value is reached if the output of the count display is maintained but the output of the count display is not stopped. When the timing that should have been reached, the timer-targeted performance appears. In other words, in this case, an improvement of the game entertainment when the timer target effect appears due to the surprise that the timer effect that seemed to have been interrupted by execution of the bullet firing effect (predetermined effect) was kept secret It is expected to plan.

  In the effect situation shown in FIG. 267 (G), for example, when the display related to the timer mode effect is not performed and the left area is empty, the timer effect count display (upper left area) The output is maintained and the bullet firing effect (predetermined effect) is output using the empty space (left area). That is, in this case, the timer effect count display and the bullet firing effect (predetermined effect) are executed simultaneously, and the timer effect count display continues after the bullet firing effect (predetermined effect) ends. The operation is continued until a predetermined value (−20 in this example) is reached.

  As described above, the bullet firing effect (predetermined effect) is to output the bullet using any one of the plurality of areas. Even if the bullet is fired toward any of these areas, the bullet The jackpot expectation shown by the launch effect (predetermined effect) is the same with no change.

  And also in this example of an explanation, it is related with the display which shows the production type excluded in the timer object exclusion production performed in Drawing 266 (B), and the heaven timer mode displayed in Drawing 266 (F). With respect to the display, the decorative symbol SZ is stopped while they are continuously executed (FIG. 267 (J)).

  The present invention has been described with reference to preferred embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention as described below. And design changes are possible.

  The discrete component is an electronic component in which only a single function element (an element having one electrical function (such as a resistance element)) is encapsulated. For example, the number of elements having a specific function is two or three. It is a concept that includes components that are enclosed in one package.

  That is, in the embodiment, the gaming machine applied to the pachinko machine 1 is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is applied to a pachislot machine or a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a pachislot machine are fused. Even in this case, the same effect can be obtained.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 2 Outer frame 3 Door frame 4 Main body frame 5 Game board 5a Game area 6 CR unit 10 Upper frame member 11 Engagement notch part 12 Mounting step part 20 Lower frame member 21 Engagement notch part 22 Front end notch part 30 Left frame Member 31 Recess 32 Projection 40 Right frame member 41 Recess 42 Projection 50 Curtain plate member 51 Rear extension 52 Left discharge hole 53 Right discharge hole 54 Standing wall portion 55 Return portion 56 Left attachment portion 57 Right attachment portion 60 Outer frame side Upper hinge member 61 Upper fixed portion 62 Front extending portion 63 Bearing groove 64 Lateral fixed portion 65 Suspended portion 66 Lock member 66a Lock body 66b Operation portion 66c Elastic portion 66d Mounting hole 67 Mounting screw 70 Outer frame side lower hinge member 71 Horizontal portion 72 Rising portion 73 Outer frame lower hinge pin 74 Discharge hole
80 Curtain plate reinforcing member 81 Left sliding member 82 Right sliding member 85 Connecting member 85A Upper left connecting member 85B Upper right connecting member 85C Lower left connecting member 85D Lower right connecting member 86 Horizontal fixing portion 87 Upper horizontal fixing portion 88 Lower horizontal fixing portion 89 Bending portion 90 Upper hook member 91 Lower hook member 95 Guide vane 96 Guide vane 100 Door frame base unit 110 Door frame base 111 Through port 112 Handle mounting seat surface 113 Cylinder mounting portion 114 Cylinder insertion hole 115 Ball feed opening 116 Lower plate passing port 117 Upper plate passage port 118 Glass unit mounting portion 119 Speaker insertion port 130 Reinforcement unit 131 Upper reinforcement sheet metal 132 Middle reinforcement sheet metal 132a Notch 133 Left reinforcement sheet metal 134 Right reinforcement sheet metal 135 Locking locking part 140 Door frame side upper hinge member 141 Hinge shaft bracket on door frame 141a Protruding piece 142 Door frame upper hinge pin 143 Scissors member 144 Lock spring 150 Door frame side lower hinge member 151 Door frame lower hinge shaft bracket 151a Extension piece 152 Door frame lower hinge pin 160 Door frame left side decorative board 161 Door frame left side upper decorative board 161a LED
162 Door frame left side lower decorative board 162a LED
170 Glass unit mounting member 171 Base portion 172 Projection portion 180 Handle mounting member 181 Tube portion 182 Flange portion 183 Projection 184 Reinforcement rib 190 Glass unit 191 Glass frame 191a Mounting piece 191b Locking piece 192 Glass plate 194 Frame decoration drive amplifier board 194a + 9V Creation circuit 200 Crime prevention cover 201 Main body portion 202 Rear protrusion piece 203 Locking piece 210 Opening and closing cylinder unit 211 Cylinder lock 211a Key hole 212 Rotation transmission member 212a Notch portion 213 Cylinder mounting plate 213a Front plate portion 213b Side plate portion 213c Mounting plate portion 250 Ball feed Unit 251 Front cover 251a Advance entrance 251b Ball outlet 251c Slit 252 Rear cover 252a Hitting ball supply port 252b Mounting recess 253 Ball removal member 253a Partition 253b Rotating rod 253c Actuating rod 253d Weight portion 254 Ball feed member 254a Blocking portion 254b Ball holding portion 254c Rod portion 255 Ball feed solenoid 256 Ball feed actuating rod 257 Ball feed crank 257a Engaging portion 257b Shaft portion 257c Transmitter 260 Improper prevention Member 261 Upper piece 262 Lower piece 263 Inclined portion 270 Foul cover unit 271 Unit main body 272 Lid member 273 Through ball passage 274 Full ball receiving port 275 Foul ball receiving port 276 Ball discharge port 277 Storage passage 278 Movable piece 279 Full tank Detection sensor 280 Spring 281 Door opening / closing contact part 300 Handle unit 301 Handle base 301a Base part 301b Front end part 301c Groove part 302 Handle 302a First protrusion 302b Second protrusion 302c Third protrusion 302d Fourth protrusion 302e Lit 302f Locking projection 303 Handle cover 303a Mounting boss 304 Inner base 305 Shaft member 305a Drive gear 306 Transmission gear 307 Handle rotation detection sensor 307a Detection shaft 308 Handle return spring 309 Auxiliary spring 310 Handle touch sensor 311 Single button 312 Single button Operation sensor 315 Handle relay terminal plate 320 Plate unit 321 Upper plate 321a Guide passage portion 321b Earth fitting 322 Lower plate 322a Lower plate ball hole (lower plate discharge port)
322b Escapement part 322c Sphere guidance part (guidance means)
322d Buffer (guidance means)
322e Return part (guidance means)
323 Plate unit base 323a Upper plate ball supply port 323b Speaker slit 323c Lower plate ball supply port (lower plate supply port)
323d Upper plate ball feed port 323e Ball feed guide route 323f Ball removal guide route 323g Opening 323h Handle insertion port 323i Cylinder insertion port 324 Upper plate body 325 Lower plate body 325A Main body portion 325B First extension portion 325C Second extension portion 325a Bottom Wall unit 325b Standing wall unit 326 Dish unit cover (cover)
326a Production operation unit mounting part (covering part)
326b Upper dish part 326c Lower decoration part 326d Lower dish opening 326e Lower speaker port 326f Handle insertion port 326g Cylinder insertion port 326h Top plate part 326i Bottom plate part 326j Installation space 327 Upper dish ball removal button (discharge operation part)
327a Operation transmission unit 327b Ball removal slider 327c Upper plate ball release spring 328 Ball rental button 329 Return button 330 Ball rental return display unit 331 Production selection left button 332 Production selection right button 333 Lower plate ball removal button 334 Lid member 335 Lower plate ball Drawer base 335a Discharge port 340 Lower plate cover 340a Cover standing wall 340b Ceiling portion 365 Frequency display plate 365a Ball lending switch 365b Return switch 365d CR unit lamp A1 Lower plate 1st area A2 Lower plate 2nd area PL Dividing line 400 Production operation unit (Coating part)
400A Second production operation unit (cover)
410 Operation button (operation receiving part)
411 Button lens 411a First button decoration 411b Second button decoration 412 Button frame 412a Frame opening 413 Button base 413a Body 413b Flange 413c Guide boss 413d Detection piece 413e Base opening 415 Frame unit 416 Frame body 416a Center Opening 416b Outer peripheral opening 416c Notch 416d Inner cylinder 416e Mounting part 417 Frame side lens 418 Frame top lens 420 Substrate unit 421 Substrate base 422 Operation button left outer decorative substrate 422a First LED
422b Second LED
423 Operation button right outside decorative board 423a First LED
423b Second LED
424 Vibration motor 424a Weight 425 Motor cover 430 Base unit 431 Unit base 431a Through hole 431b Holding hole 431c Shading wall portion 432 Operation button interior decoration member 432a Peripheral wall portion 432b Front plate portion 432c Opening portion 432d Flange portion 432e Mounting button 432e Inner decoration part 423g Second button inner decoration part 433 Operation button left inner decoration board 434 Operation button right inner decoration board 435 Operation button upper inner decoration board 436 Operation button lower inner decoration board 437 Frame top lens decoration board 438 Operation button spring 439 Sensor holder 440 Press detection sensor 441 Production operation unit relay board 442 Relay board cover 442a Leg 450 Second base unit 451 Unit base 451a Main body 451b Cover 4 1c through hole 451d holding hole 451e upper bearing portion 451f lower bearing portion 451g rotation restricting portion 452 button shaft 454 press detection sensor 460 door frame side effect display device (second effect display means)
460A Door frame side second effect display device 461 Liquid crystal display device 462 Mounting bracket 470 Screen unit 471 Main screen 472 Sub screen 472a Peripheral decoration portion 472b Screen portion 473 Upper shaft member 474 Lower shaft member 475 Actuation gear member 475a Gear teeth 475b Stopper 475c Detection piece 476 Sub-screen decoration member 477 Sub-screen decoration substrate 477a LED
478 Peripheral decorative member 480 Upper bearing member 481 Bearing member 481a Recessed portion 482 Frame top lens decorative substrate 485 Lower bearing member 490 Rotation drive unit 491 Unit case 492 Switching drive motor 495 Second transmission gear 500 Projector 501 Projector body 502 Lens portion 505 Projector Mounting member 505a Slit 506 Upper cover 507 Rotation detection sensor 510 Buffer unit 511 Buffer member 512 Buffer base 512a Body portion 512b Leg piece portion 515 Second stage operation unit relay substrate 516 Relay substrate cover 530 Door frame left side unit 531 Left unit base 531a Opening 532 Left unit diffusing lens member 532A Upper diffusing lens member 532B Lower diffusing lens member 532a Circular lens portion 532b Shaped lens part 532c Central diffuse reflection part 532d Front diffused lens part 532e Input lens part 532f Front reflection part 534 Left unit upper decoration base 535 Left unit lower decoration base 536 Left unit decoration cover 537 Decoration member 550 Door frame right side unit 551 Right unit Base 552 Door frame right side decorative board 552A Door frame right side upper decorative board 552B Door frame right side lower decorative board 552a Left LED
552b Right LED
552c Medium LED
553 Right unit left diffusing lens member 553a Main body portion 553b Rear wall portion 553c Notch portion 553d Housing recess 553e Input lens portion 553f Side surface reflecting portion 554 Right unit left decorative member 555 Right unit left cover 556 Right unit right diffusing lens member 556a Main body portion 556b Rear wall portion 556c Notch portion 556d Housing recess 556e Input lens portion 556f Side reflecting portion 557 Right unit right decorative member 558 Right unit right cover 559 Right unit left shading member 559a Main body portion 559b Rear wall portion 559c Notch portion 559d Reinforcement portion 560 Right unit Right light blocking member 561 Right unit decorative lens member 561a Circular decorative portion 561b Multi-face decorative portion 562 Right unit decorative base 563 Right unit cover 564 Decorative member 570 Door frame top unit 571 Medium Base 572 Side base 573 Upper speaker 574 Unit main body 574a Opening 574b Slit 574c Upper opening 574d Lower opening 574e Top left decoration 574f Top right decoration 575 Speaker cover 576 Top middle decoration member 577 Door frame top middle decoration board 578 Lead Optical member 578a Direct portion 578b Arc portion 578c Diffuse reflection portion 578d Diffuse input portion 579 Top left decorative lens member 579a Decorative lens portion 580 Top right decorative lens member 580a Decorative lens portion 581 Top middle left decorative member 582 Top middle right decorative member 583 Door Frame top left decorative board 583a LED
584 Door frame top right decorative board 584a LED
585 Substrate base 586 Door frame top middle left decorative substrate 586a LED
587 Door frame top middle right decorative board 587a LED
588 Shading member 589 Door frame top unit relay board 590 Relay board cover 591 Upper cover 592 Lower cover CL Center axis (of operation button 410)
600 Main body frame base 601 Game board insertion slot 602 Game board placement section 603 Game board regulation section 604 Launcher mounting section 605 Cylinder insertion slot 606 Connection opening section 607 Speaker opening section 608 Rear extension section 609 Upper hinge mounting section 610 Lower hinge mounting portion 615 Opening cover 616 Game board lock member 618 Door frame release switch 619 Main body frame release switch 620 Main body frame side upper hinge member 621 Upper hinge main body 622 Main body frame upper hinge pin 623 Door frame upper hinge hole 640 Main body frame side lower Hinge member 641 Lower hinge first main body 643 Lower hinge second main body 644 Door frame hinge hole 645 Restriction piece 660 Reinforcement frame 661 Left positioning member 680 Ball launch device 681 Launch base 682 Launch solenoid 683 Shot ball cage 684 Launch rail 700 Locking unit 70 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Unit base 702 Door frame cage 703 Outer frame cage 710 Key cylinder 784 External terminal board 800 Discharge unit 801 Discharge unit base 802 Sphere tank 803 Tank rail 804 Sphere equalizing member 820 Sphere guide unit 821 Front case 821a Sphere guide inlet 821b Sphere guide outlet 821c Guide passage 821d Introduction portion 821e Detection portion 821f Meander portion 821g Notch portion 822 Rear case 822a Sphere guide inlet 822b Sphere guide outlet 822c Guide passage 822d Introduction portion 822e Detection portion 822g Snake portion 822g 823 825 Front of movable piece member 825a Movable piece 825b Shaft hole 825c Extension part 825d Connection part 825e Weight attachment part 825f Detection piece 825g Stopper piece 826 After movement piece member 826a Movable piece 826b Shaft hole 826c Extension portion 826d Connection portion 826e Weight attachment portion 826f Detection piece 826g Stopper piece 827 Ball breakage detection sensor 830 Discharge device 831 Front box 831a Discharge inlet 831b Discharge outlet 831c Discharge passage 831d Discharge passage shelf 831e 831g Lever mounting portion 832 Rear box 832a Discharge inlet 832b Discharge outlet 832c Ball outlet 832d Discharge passage 832e Ball extraction passage 832f Guide shelf 832g Lever attachment portion 833 Front cover 834 Discharge motor 835 Drive gear 837 Intermediate gear 837 8 Detecting piece 837c Connecting portion 838 Shaft member 839 Discharge vane 839a Base tube portion 839b Front vane 839c Rear vane 839d Connected portion 839e Ball housing portion 840 Blade rotation detection sensor 841 Partition plate 842 Discharge detection sensor 843 Ball removal movable piece 843a Main body portion 843b Shaft tube portion 843c Projection portion 843d Weight attachment portion 844 Ball removal lever 850 Upper full ball passage unit 850a Upper delivery ball receiving port 850b Upper ball removal entrance 850c Upper portion Sphere storage passage 850d Normal discharge port 850e Full tank discharge port 850f Partition piece 850g Upper ball discharge passage 850h Upper ball discharge outlet 851 Upper full base 852 Upper full cover 853 Dispensing device pressing member 854 Back cover attachment portion 860 Lower full ball path Unit 860b Error LED indicator 869 Game ball lending device connection terminal plate 861 Normal guideway 862 Fully guideway 863 Guideway open / close door 863a Base 863b First door plate 863c Second door plate 863d Extension 863e Acting protrusion Part 8 64 Closing spring 865 Lower ball guiding path 866 Upper case 867 Lower case 867a Boss portion 868 Frame peripheral relay terminal plate 869 Game ball lending device connection terminal plate 870 Guide passage opening / closing door 870a Base portion 870b First door plate portion 870c Second Door plate portion 870d Recessed portion 870e Actuation protrusion 880 Main door relay terminal plate 882 Peripheral door relay terminal plate 900 Substrate unit 910 Substrate unit base 911 Door frame relay substrate 920 Speaker unit 921 Speaker 930 Power supply board box 934 Power switch 931 Power supply board 935 Power supply control unit 935a Synchronous rectification circuit 935b Power factor correction circuit 935c Smoothing circuit 935d Power supply generation circuit 940 Interface control board box 950 Delivery control board box 951 Delivery control board 951a Delivery control filter circuit 952 Payout control unit 952a Payout control MPU
952b Discharge control input circuit 952c Discharge control output circuit 952d Discharge motor drive circuit 952da Voltage switching circuit 952e CR unit input / output circuit 953 Firing control unit 953a Firing control circuit 954 Operation switch 980 Back cover 1000 Front component 1001 Outer rail 1002 Inner rail 1003 Out guiding portion 1004 Right lower rail 1005 Right rail 1006 Stopping portion 1007 Backflow prevention member 1008 Crime prevention concave portion 1009 Positioning projection 1010 Mounting boss 1011 Notch portion 1100 Game panel 1110 Panel plate 1111 Out concave portion 1112 Opening portion 1113 Fitting hole 1114 Long hole 1115 Engagement step portion 1116 Inner rail fixing hole 1120 Panel holder 1121 Holding step portion 1122 Through port 1123 Projection pin 1124 Engagement claw 1125 Engagement 1126 Out port 1127 notch 1128 mounting hole 1129 through opening 1150 gaming panel (Second Embodiment)
1151 Out Port 1152 Notch 1153 Insertion Hole 1154 Inner Rail Fixing Hole 1155 Mounting Hole 1200 Substrate Holder 1201 Discharge Part 1300 Main Control Unit 1310 Main Control Board 1310a Main Control MPU
1310aa main control CPU core 1310ae main peripheral serial transmission port 1310aa transmission shift register 1310aeb transmission buffer register 1310aec serial management unit 1310af WDT
1310an Hard random number circuit 1310b Main control input circuit 1310c Main control output circuit 1310ca Main control output circuit with reset function 1310cb Main control output circuit without reset function 1310d Main control solenoid drive circuit 1310e Power failure monitoring circuit 1300g + 5V creation circuit 1300h Main control filter circuit 1320 Main control board box 1400 Function display unit 1401 Status indicator 1402 Normal symbol indicator 1403 First special symbol indicator 1404 First special reserved number indicator 1405 Second special symbol indicator 1406 Second special reserved number indicator 1407 Round display 1500 Peripheral control unit 1510 Peripheral control board 1510b + 3.3V creation circuit 1511 Peripheral control unit 1511a Peripheral control MPU
1511aa peripheral control CPU core 1511ab peripheral control built-in RAM
1511ac Peripheral control DMA controller 1511ad Peripheral control bus controller 1511ae Peripheral control various serial I / O ports 1511af Peripheral control built-in WDT
1511ag Peripheral control various parallel I / O ports 1511ak Peripheral control A / D converter 1511ai Peripheral bus 1511ah Internal bus 1511b Peripheral control ROM
1511c Peripheral control RAM
1511d Peripheral control SRAM
1511e Peripheral control external WDT
1511h External bus 1512 Liquid crystal display controller 1512a Sound source built-in VDP
1512b Liquid crystal and sound control ROM
1512c Audio data transmission IC
1512d Transmitter IC for door frame side production
1512e Differential circuit 1512f Forced switching circuit 1520 Peripheral control board box 1600 Game board side effect display device (first effect display means)
1600a Liquid crystal module 1600b Backlight power supply 1601 Left fixed piece 1602 Right fixed piece 2000 Table unit 2001 General winning port 2002 First starting port 2003 Gate unit 2004 Second starting port 2005 Large winning port 2100 Starting port unit 2101 Unit base 2102 Ball receiver 2103 Front decoration base member 2104 Front center decoration board 2105 Front decoration member 2105a Fake part 2106 Guide passage member 2107 Start solenoid 2108 Attacker solenoid 2200 Under side unit 2300 Above side unit 2500 Center accessory 2520 Warp inlet 2522 Warp outlet 2530 Stage 3000 Back unit 3010 Back box 3010a Opening 3010b Liquid crystal mounting portion 3010c Fixing groove 3010d Notch 3010e Fixed piece part 3042 Production drive board box 3050 Rear left middle decoration unit 3100 Rear lower rear movable production unit 3200 Back upper left movable production unit 3300 Back left movable production unit 3400 Back upper middle production production unit 3500 Back lower front movable production unit 4002 First One start port sensor 4003 Gate sensor 4004 Second start port sensor 4005 Count sensor 4020 General prize opening sensor 4024 Magnetic detection sensor 4161 Panel relay board 4162 Sensor signal input unit 4163 Voltage output unit 4164 Detection circuit unit 4165 RTC control unit 4165a RTC
4165b Battery 4165aa Built-in RAM
4166 Voltage raising part 4170 Lamp drive board 4180 Motor drive board 4450 Effect display drive board 4450v Liquid crystal module circuit 4450x Door frame side effect module power supply circuit 4450y Door frame side effect module backlight power supply circuit MGS Magnetic sensor STR transistor (built-in type)
ZD0 Zener diode CON1 connector RR Contact resistance CNO2 connector

The above-described conventional game machine, a decrease of Yu technique interest can not be avoided.

Means 1: determination means for performing determination;
A privilege granting unit for granting a privilege to the player when a specific mode appears in a display according to a result of determination by the determination unit;
A specific image display means capable of displaying a specific display image in any of a plurality of modes having different degrees of expectation at least at the timing of winning a prize ;
Count display and a viable count representation section count effect that takes place to a predetermined value,
The specific image display means is a gaming machine capable of displaying the specific display image in any of a plurality of modes having different degrees of expectation and then changing the displayed mode to another mode of the plurality of modes. And
When the first count effect is executed as the count effect based on the first effect condition being satisfied, the entire period from when the count display in the first count effect is started until the predetermined value is reached In contrast, the display of the specific display image when a new winning occurs is allowed,
When the second count demonstration is executed as the count effect based on the second effect condition is satisfied, the period from the count displayed in said second count effect starts to reach a predetermined value among although display of the specific display image when a new winning occurs when the remaining time is relatively large first period its permissible operating, a predetermined value from the count displayed in the count effect the second is started It is adapted to unacceptable display of the specific display image when a new winning occurs when a relatively small second period remaining time of the period to reach is
When the second count effect is executed , the gaming machine has a higher expectation than when the first count effect is executed .

Claims (1)

A determination means for performing determination;
A privilege granting unit for granting a privilege to the player when a specific mode appears in a display according to a result of determination by the determination unit;
Predetermined effect control means for performing control related to a predetermined effect that can be executed at least at the timing of winning a prize;
A count effect means capable of executing a count effect in which a count display is performed up to a predetermined value toward a timing at which a specific effect targeted for counting appears,
The predetermined effect control means includes
When a specific count effect is executed as the count effect based on the fact that a predetermined effect condition is satisfied, the first period in which the remaining time until the count display in the specific count effect reaches a predetermined value is relatively large The display of the predetermined effect is permitted when a new prize is generated, but the remaining time until the count display in the specific count effect reaches a predetermined value is relatively long. The gaming machine is characterized in that the display of the predetermined effect is not allowed even if a new winning occurs when the second period is small.