JP2019055081A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine which can show an innovative performance member while keeping a sharp appearance.SOLUTION: A pachinko game machine PY1 includes a game machine frame 2 including an outer frame 22, an inner frame 21, and a front door 23, and a left center decoration part 211 (performance member) in a left side of the front door 23. The left center decoration part 211 has a right side face part 211d, an upper face part 211c, and a front face part 211a which are in contact with each other, and includes an upper edge part 211f extending above the right side face part 211d in the same direction to the right side face part 211d. The upper edge part 211f protrudes from a virtual corner part KK based on the right side face part 211d, the upper face part 211c, and the front face part 211a, when seeing the left center decoration part 211 from a side of the front face part 211a (a player side).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 13

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a revolving type gaming machine (pachislot gaming machine).

  Conventionally, a pachinko gaming machine that is one of gaming machines is provided with various effect members as described in Patent Document 1 below, for example. By these effect members, differentiation from other pachinko gaming machines is achieved, and the player has a unique appearance impression. In addition to the movable member that can move, the effect member includes a fixed member that cannot move.

JP 2009-233209 A

  By the way, the production member has a first surface portion, a second surface portion, and a third surface portion that are in contact with each other, and corner portions based on the first surface portion, the second surface portion, and the third surface portion are formed. There is something. For example, a cube-shaped production member or a rectangular parallelepiped production member. The corner portion of such a production member is a portion that gives a sharp impression, but such a shape is commonplace. That is, there is room for improvement in the production member that gives a sharp impression.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the subject is to provide a gaming machine capable of showing a novel production member while maintaining a sharp appearance.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
In a gaming machine that controls to an advantageous special gaming state based on establishment of a predetermined control condition,
An effect member having a first surface portion, a second surface portion, and a third surface portion that are in contact with each other,
The stage member includes an extension that extends outward from the first surface in the same direction as the first surface,
The extension portion protrudes from a virtual corner portion based on the first surface portion, the second surface portion, and the third surface portion when the effect member is viewed from the third surface portion side. It is a gaming machine.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to show a novel production member while maintaining a sharp appearance.

1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view of the gaming machine frame provided in the gaming machine. It is a front view of the gaming machine. It is a right view of the gaming machine. It is a front view of the game board with which the gaming machine is provided. FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of a portion A shown in FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the relationship between the upper side decoration unit with which the game machine is provided, and a base frame. It is a front view when the center upper unit with which the game machine is located in a raise position. (A) is a right side view when the central upper unit is in the normal position, and (B) is a right side view when the central upper unit is in the raised position. (A) is a figure which shows the drive mechanism of the raising / lowering unit when a center upper unit is in a normal position, (B) is a figure which shows the drive mechanism of an raising / lowering unit when a center upper unit is in a raise position. It is a front view when the left side movable body with which the game machine is equipped, and the right side movable body are in an open position. It is a figure which shows the drive mechanism of a left movable body. (A) is the expansion perspective view of the left middle decoration part shown in FIG. 8, (B) is the perspective view seen from the direction shown by arrow Y1 of FIG. 13 (A). (A) is a perspective view which shows the corner | angular part of the production member of a comparative example, (B) is a perspective view which shows the corner | angular part of the left center decoration part of this form. It is a perspective view which shows the state in which the player's left hand has rested on the upper surface part of a left middle decoration part, (B) is sectional drawing seen from the arrow Y2 of FIG. 15 (A). It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of the game control board of the same gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of the production control board of the same gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of the subdrive board | substrate of the same gaming machine. It is a figure for demonstrating a bipolar type stepping motor. It is a figure which shows the electric circuit around a left upper motor driver and a right upper motor driver. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the production control microcomputer and the on-frame relay board. It is a table | surface which shows the relationship between the position of a movable body, and the control state by a driver. It is a top view which shows the state in which the left movable body of this pachinko gaming machine approached the pachinko gaming machine on the left. It is a hit type determination table. It is a table | surface which shows the various random numbers which the microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a reach determination table, (C) is an ordinary symbol determination table, and (D) is an ordinary symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table. It is an open pattern determination table of electric Chu. It is a flowchart of a main side timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of an input process. It is a flowchart of a sub-side 1 ms timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a drive control process. It is a flowchart of a sub-side 10 ms timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of a received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of a change production start process. It is a flowchart of a serial signal output process. It is a flowchart of a received command analysis process in the first modification. It is a flowchart of the forced obstruction | occlusion process in a 1st modification. It is a table | surface which shows the relationship between the position of a movable body and the control state by a driver in a 2nd modification. It is a perspective view which shows the corner | angular part of the left middle decoration part in a 3rd modification.

1. Structure of gaming machine A pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the left-right direction of each part of a pachinko gaming machine as an example of a gaming machine will be described in accordance with the left-right direction for a player facing the pachinko gaming machine. In addition, the front direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine will be described as a direction approaching a player facing the pachinko gaming machine, and the backward direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine will be described as a direction away from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to the embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 2 that constitutes an outline of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine frame 2 includes an outer frame 22, an inner frame 21, and a front door (front frame) 23. The outer frame 22 is a vertical rectangular frame that forms the outer portion of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. The inner frame 21 is a vertical rectangular frame that is disposed inside the outer frame 22 and attaches a game board 1 described later. The front door 23 is disposed on the front side of the outer frame 22 and the inner frame 21 and has a vertical rectangular shape that protects the game board 1. The front door 23 is a part directly facing the player and is decorated in various ways.

  The gaming machine frame 2 includes a hinge portion 24 on the left end side. By this hinge portion 24, the front door 23 is rotatable with respect to the outer frame 22 and the inner frame 21, and the inner frame 21 is rotatable with respect to the outer frame 22 and the front door 23, respectively. It has become. That is, as shown in FIG. 2, the inner frame 21 can be rotated and the front door 23 can be rotated about the opening / closing axis KH extending in the vertical direction on the left side of the gaming machine frame 2. An opening 23a is formed at the center of the front door 23, and a transparent transparent plate 23t is attached to the opening 23a so that a player can visually recognize a game area 6 described later. The part located inside the opening part 23a among the transparent plates 23t attached to the opening part 23a is referred to as a window part 23m. The transparent plate 23t is a glass plate in this embodiment, but may be a transparent synthetic resin plate. That is, the transparent plate 23t only needs to be able to visually recognize the game area 6 from the front. When the outer frame 22 of the gaming machine frame 2 is viewed as the “base frame portion”, the inner frame 21 and the front door 23 may be viewed as the “opening / closing portion”. When the inner frame 21 is viewed as a “base frame portion”, the front door 23 may be viewed as an “opening / closing portion”.

  The inner frame 21 of the gaming machine frame 2 is provided with an inner frame opening sensor 25 (frame opening detecting means) that can detect that the inner frame 21 is opened (rotated) with respect to the outer frame 22. ing. Therefore, when the inner frame 21 is closed with respect to the outer frame 22, the inner frame opening sensor 25 is in a state (OFF state) in which the opening of the inner frame 21 is not detected. On the other hand, when the inner frame 21 is open with respect to the outer frame 22, the inner frame opening sensor 25 is in a state of detecting the opening of the inner frame 21 (ON state) and outputs a detection signal indicating the ON state. To do.

  Further, the front door 23 of the gaming machine frame 2 is provided with a front door opening sensor 26 (frame opening detecting means) capable of detecting that the front door 23 is opened (rotated) with respect to the inner frame 21. ing. Therefore, when the front door 23 is closed with respect to the inner frame 21, the front door opening sensor 26 does not detect the opening of the front door 23 (OFF state). On the other hand, when the front door 23 is open with respect to the inner frame 21, the front door opening sensor 26 detects the opening of the front door 23 (ON state), and outputs a detection signal indicating the ON state. To do.

  The inner frame opening sensor 25 and the front door opening sensor 26 of this embodiment are photo switches (photo sensors). However, a switch that detects physical contact by a push button and a spring, a pressure switch (pressure sensor), a proximity switch (proximity sensor), or the like may be used and can be changed as appropriate. Although the inner frame opening sensor 25 is provided in the inner frame 21, a sensor having the same function may be provided in the outer frame 22, for example, and the installation location can be changed as appropriate. Moreover, although the front door opening sensor 26 is provided in the front door 23, what has the same function may be provided in the inner frame 21, for example, and an installation location can be changed suitably. One sensor having both the function of the inner frame opening sensor 25 and the function of the front door opening sensor 26 may be provided.

  As shown in FIGS. 1, 3, and 4, the front door 23 includes an upper decoration unit 200, a left decoration unit 210, a right decoration unit 220, and an operation mechanism unit 230. Each of these units is attached to the front side of the base frame 23w (see FIG. 2) of the front door 23.

  The operation mechanism unit 230 is disposed below the front door 23. The operation mechanism unit 230 includes a handle 72k (launch operation unit) for launching a game ball with a launch intensity corresponding to the rotation angle at the lower right. The upper portion 38 of the operation mechanism unit 230 is provided with an upper plate 34 for storing game balls (rented balls and prize balls). An input unit 40k (effect button) and a select button 42k (cross key) that can be operated are provided. A lower plate 35 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the upper plate 34 is provided below the operation mechanism unit 230.

  Further, a lower left decorative portion 231 is provided on the left front portion of the upper portion 38 of the operation mechanism unit 230. The lower left decorative portion 231 is made of a translucent synthetic resin member, and transmits light emitted from a frame lamp 212 (LED) described later. Further, a lower right decorative portion 233 is provided in front of the upper side portion 38 of the operation mechanism unit 230. The lower right decorative portion 233 is made of a light-transmitting synthetic resin member and transmits light emitted from a frame lamp 212 described later. The lower left side 231a on the lower side and the left side of the front surface of the lower left decorative part 231 and the lower right side part 233a on the lower side and the right side of the front side of the lower right decorative part 233 are subjected to knurl processing for diffusing light. ing. Therefore, when the frame lamp 212 emits light, the lower left edge portion 231a of the lower left decorative portion 231 and the lower right edge portion 233a of the lower right decorative portion 233 emit surface light.

  The left decoration unit 210 is arranged on the left side of the window portion 23 m in the front door 23. The left decorative unit 210 includes a left middle decorative portion 211 made of a translucent synthetic resin member, and a frame lamp 212 that allows light to enter the left middle decorative portion 211 from the rear. The left middle decoration part 211 decorates the left side of the window part 23m in the front door 23 along the vertical direction. A knurling process for diffusing light is performed on the front surface portion 211 a of the left middle decorative portion 211. When the frame lamp 212 is lit, the front surface portion 211a of the left middle decorative portion 211 emits surface light. Note that an escape portion 219 (a portion that does not protrude forward from the left middle decorative portion 211) is provided in the lower portion of the left decorative unit 210. The escape portion 219 is for securing a space for arranging a device (a device commonly referred to as an “elephant nose”) installed in the hall for supplying a game ball to the upper plate 34.

  The right decoration unit 220 is arranged on the right side of the window portion 23 m in the front door 23. The right decoration unit 220 includes a right middle decoration part 221 made of a translucent synthetic resin member, and a frame lamp 212 that allows light to enter the right middle decoration part 221 from behind. The right middle decorative portion 221 decorates the right side of the window portion 23m in the front door 23 along the vertical direction. A knurling process for diffusing light is applied to the front surface part 221a of the right middle decorative part 221. A plurality of frame lamps 212 are arranged on the right side of the window 23m in the front door 23 along the vertical direction. When the frame lamp 212 is lit, the front surface part 221a of the right middle decorative part 221 emits light. Note that the right decoration unit 220 is not provided with a portion corresponding to the escape portion 219 of the left decoration unit 210.

  The upper decoration unit 200 is disposed on the upper side of the front door 23, and protrudes forward from the left decoration unit 210, the right decoration unit 220, and the operation mechanism unit 230 (FIG. 4). The upper decoration unit 200 includes a central upper unit 400 disposed in the center in the left-right direction, a left upper unit 500 disposed on the left side of the central upper unit 400, and an upper right unit disposed on the right side of the central upper unit 400. 550.

  An upper left decorative portion 525 made of a translucent synthetic resin member is provided in a front portion of the upper left unit 500. A knurling process for diffusing light is applied to the front surface portion 525a of the upper left decorative portion 525. When the frame lamp 212 built in the upper left unit 500 is turned on, the front surface portion 525a of the upper left decoration portion 525 emits light. Further, an upper right decorative portion 575 made of a translucent synthetic resin member is provided in a front portion of the upper right portion unit 550. A knurling process for diffusing light is performed on the front surface portion 575 a of the upper right decorative portion 575. When the frame lamp 212 built in the upper right unit 550 is turned on, the front surface portion 575a of the upper right decorative portion 575 emits light.

  Here, the upper right decorative portion 575 (front surface portion 575a), the right middle decorative portion 221 (front surface portion 221a), and the lower right decorative portion 233 (lower right edge portion 233a) are substantially J-shaped when viewed from the front ( 3), and is three-dimensionally designed to be connected to a substantially inverted C shape (FIG. 4) when viewed from the right side. The upper left decorative portion 525 (front surface portion 525a), the left middle decorative portion 211 (front surface portion 211a), and the lower left decorative portion 231 (lower left edge portion 231a) are the same as the right decorative portions except for the escape portion 219. Designed symmetrically. The front surface portion 575a, the front surface portion 221a, and the lower right edge portion 233a connected on the right side of the front door 23 are on the inner side (near the upper and lower left and right edges of the front door 23) (front side of the front door 23 near the window portion 23m). Inclined to be located at. In addition, the front surface portion 525a, the front surface portion 211a, and the lower left edge portion 231a connected on the left side of the front door 23 are also inclined so that the inner side (near the window portion 23m of the front door 23) is positioned forward.

  When the various frame lamps 212 emit light, the upper and lower lines from the upper right to the lower right of the front door 23 (specifically, the curved lines such that the center in the vertical direction is located behind the upper and lower ends, FIG. And the upper and lower lines (excluding the escape portion 219) from the upper left to the lower left of the front door 23 are emphasized to emit light. In addition, you may comprise so that each decoration part of the left side may be connected in a shape, without providing the escape part 219. FIG.

  When the upper right decorative part 575, the right middle decorative part 221, and the lower right decorative part 233 are collectively referred to as a right decorative part (or a right lens part). In addition, the front surface portion 575a, the front surface portion 221a, and the lower right edge portion 233a are collectively referred to as a right light emitting surface portion. The upper left decorative portion 525, the left middle decorative portion 211, and the lower left decorative portion 231 are collectively referred to as a left decorative portion (or a left lens portion). In addition, the front surface portion 525a, the front surface portion 211a, and the lower left edge portion 231a are collectively referred to as a left light emitting surface portion.

  A gaming board 1 shown in FIG. 5 is attached to the gaming machine frame 2. As shown in FIG. 5, the game board 1 is formed with a game area 6 in which game balls launched by the operation of the handle 72 k flow down are surrounded by rail members 62. The game board 1 is provided with a board lamp 54 described later. In the game area 6, a plurality of game nails for guiding a game ball are provided.

  Further, an image display device 50 (effect display means) which is a liquid crystal display device is provided near the center of the game area 6. The image display device may be another image display device such as an organic EL display device. The display screen 50a (display unit) of the image display device 50 has an effect symbol display area for performing variable display of an effect symbol EZ (decorative symbol) synchronized with variable display of a first special symbol and a second special symbol which will be described later. . Note that the effect of displaying the effect symbol EZ is referred to as an effect symbol variation effect. The effect design variation effect may be referred to as “decoration design variation effect” or simply “change effect”.

  The effect symbol display area includes, for example, three effect symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The left effect symbol display area displays the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol display area displays the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol display area displays the right effect symbol EZ3. Each of the effect symbols EZ is composed of a plurality of symbols representing numbers “1” to “8”, for example. The image display device 50 includes a first special symbol display 81a and a second special symbol display 81b, which will be described later, by a combination of the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3. And the result of variable display of the second special symbol (that is, the result of the big hit lottery) is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

  For example, when winning a jackpot, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a doublet such as “777”. Further, if it is out of place, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a variation such as “637”. This makes it easier for the player to grasp the progress of the game. That is, the player generally grasps the result of the jackpot lottery by the image display device 50, not by the first special figure display 81a or the second special figure display 81b. In addition, the position of the effect symbol display area may not be fixed. In addition, as a variation display mode of the effect design, for example, there is a mode of scrolling in the vertical direction.

  The image display device 50 displays, in addition to the effect symbol variation effect using the effect symbol EZ as described above, a jackpot effect performed in parallel with the jackpot game, a demonstration effect for customer waiting (customer wait effect), and the like. 50a is displayed. In the effect design variation effect, effect images other than the effect design EZ such as background images and character images are displayed in addition to the effect design EZ such as numbers.

  The display screen 50a of the image display device 50 has a hold icon display area for displaying a hold icon HA (production hold image) according to the number of first special figure hold and second special figure hold described later. By displaying the hold icon HA, the stored number of first special figure hold displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 83a described later or the second special figure displayed on the second special figure hold indicator 83b described later. The number of stored figure can be shown to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

  A center frame 61 (inner wall portion) is arranged near the center of the game area 6 and in front of the image display device 50. A stage 61s is formed at the lower part of the center frame 61. The stage 61s can guide a game ball rolling on the upper surface to a first starting port 11 described later. A warp 61w is provided at the left of the center frame 61. The warp 61w allows a game ball to flow in from the entrance and flow out from the exit to the stage 61s. In addition, on the upper part of the center frame 61, a movable board body 55k that can move up and down is provided. The board movable body 55k is movable from the origin position above the display screen 50a to an effect position that overlaps the center of the display screen 50a in the front-rear direction.

  Below the image display device 50 in the game area 6 is provided a first start winning device 11D having a first start port 11 where the ease of entering a game ball does not always change. The first start port 11 is also referred to as a first entrance port, a fixed entrance port, a first start winning port, and a first start area. The first start winning device 11D is also referred to as a first winning means, a fixed winning means, or a first starting winning device. The winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11 is an opportunity for the lottery of the first special symbol (the jackpot lottery, that is, the determination that the jackpot random number is acquired).

  The electric chew 12D includes an electric chew opening / closing member 12k (entrance opening / closing member) that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens and closes the second starting port 12 by the operation of the electric chew opening / closing member 12k. The electric chew opening / closing member 12k is driven by an electric chew solenoid 12s described later. When the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is in the open state, it is possible to enter the game ball into the second starting port 12, and when it is in the closed state, it is impossible to enter the game ball into the second starting port 12. Become. That is, the 2nd starting opening 12 is a starting opening from which the ease of entering a game ball can change. In addition, if the electric chew is easier to enter the second starting port when the electric chew opening / closing member is in the open state than when it is in the closed state, 2 It is not necessary to make it impossible to enter the starting port.

  In addition, on the right side of the first start opening 11 in the game area 6, a large winning device (special electric accessory) 14D having a large winning opening 14 is provided. The special winning opening 14 is also referred to as a special winning opening. The large winning device 14D is also called an attacker (AT), special winning means, or a special variable winning device. The big prize device 14D includes an AT opening / closing member 14k (special prize opening opening / closing member) that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens / closes the big prize opening 14 by the operation of the AT opening / closing member 14k. The AT opening / closing member 14k is driven by an AT solenoid 14s described later. The special winning opening 14 allows a game ball to enter only when the AT opening / closing member 14k is in an open state.

  A gate 13 through which a game ball can pass is provided on the right side of the center frame 61. The gate 13 is also referred to as a passage opening or a passage region. The passage of the game ball to the gate 13 triggers the execution of a normal symbol lottery (that is, acquisition and determination of a normal symbol random number (per random number)) that determines whether or not to open the electric chew 12D. Further, a plurality of general winning ports 10 are provided in the lower part of the game area 6. Further, at the bottom of the game area 6, there is provided an out port 19 through which game balls that have been driven into the game area 6 but have not won any winning holes are discharged out of the game area 6.

  Thus, in the game area 6 in which various winning openings are arranged, the left game area 6L (first game area) on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and the right game area 6R (second game area) on the right side. There is. The method of hitting a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 6L is called left-handed. On the other hand, a method of hitting a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the right game area 6R is referred to as a right hit. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, the flow path where the game ball flows down when playing left-handed is referred to as a first flow path R1, and the flow path where the game ball flows down when playing right-handed This is referred to as a second flow path R2.

  A first start port 11, an electric chew 12D, and an out port 19 are provided on the first flow path R1. The player can aim to win the first starting port 11 by driving a game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1. In addition, since the gate is not arranged on the first flow path R1, the electric Chu 12D is not opened when left-handed.

  On the other hand, on the second flow path R2, a gate 13, a prize winning device 14D, an electric chew 12D, and an out port 19 are provided. The player can aim to pass to the gate 13 and win the second starting port 12 and the big winning port 14 by driving a game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, a display device 8 is arranged at the lower right portion of the game board 1. As shown in FIG. 6, the display device 8 includes a first special symbol display 81a for variably displaying the first special symbol, a second special symbol indicator 81b for variably displaying the second special symbol, and a normal symbol. A universal display 82 for variably displaying (normal) is included. The first special symbol is also referred to as a first special symbol or a special diagram 1, and the second special symbol is also referred to as a second special symbol or a special diagram 2. Ordinary symbols are also called ordinary symbols.

  In addition, the display unit 8 holds the operation number of the first special figure display unit 83a and the second special figure display unit 81b, which display the number of stored operations of the first special figure display unit 81a. A second special figure hold indicator 83b for displaying the stored number of (second special figure hold), and a universal figure hold indicator 84 for displaying the number of stored operation hold (common figure hold) of the general figure display 82 are included. It is.

  The variable display of the first special symbol is performed in response to the winning of a game ball at the first start port 11. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed in response to the winning of a game ball at the second start port 12. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol (special symbol). Further, the first special figure display 81a and the second special figure display 81b may be collectively referred to as a special figure display 81. The first special figure hold indicator 83a and the second special figure hold indicator 83b may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold indicator 83. The first special figure hold and the second special figure hold may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold.

  The special symbol display 81 displays a special symbol variably (variable display) and then stops and displays a lottery (special symbol lottery, jackpot lottery) based on winning at the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 Inform the results. The special symbol that is stopped and displayed (the special symbol that is derived and displayed as the display result of the stop symbol and variable display) is one special symbol that is selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by the special symbol lottery. When the stop symbol is a predetermined special symbol (a special symbol of a specific stop mode, that is, a jackpot symbol), an open pattern corresponding to the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed (that is, the type of the winning jackpot) is displayed. A big hit game (an example of a special game) is performed in which the special winning opening 14 is opened. In addition, the opening pattern of the special winning opening in the special game will be described later.

  Specifically, the special figure indicator 81 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged side by side, and displays a special symbol corresponding to the result of the big hit lottery depending on the lighting mode. is there. For example, if you win a jackpot (one of several types of jackpots to be described later), 1, 2, from the left such as “○ ●●● ○○ ●●” (○: lit, ●: unlit) The jackpot symbol in which the fifth and sixth LEDs are lit is displayed. In the case of a loss, a lost symbol in which only the rightmost LED is lit, such as “●●●●●●● ○”, is displayed. You may employ | adopt the aspect which light-extinguishes all LED as a loss pattern. Note that the lost symbol is not a specific special symbol. Further, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special symbol is variably displayed over a predetermined variation time. The variation display mode is, for example, that each LED is lit so that light repeatedly flows from left to right. It is an aspect. The mode of the variable display may be anything such as all the LEDs blinking at once as long as each LED is not stopped (lighted display in a specific mode).

  In this pachinko gaming machine PY1, when there is a winning game ball (win ball) in the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, various random number values (numerical information such as jackpot random numbers) acquired for the winning game , Information for determination) is temporarily stored in a special figure holding storage unit 105 described later. Specifically, if a prize is awarded to the first start port 11, the first special figure is stored as a first special figure reservation storage unit 105a, which will be described later. As figure hold, it is stored in a second special figure hold storage unit 105b described later. There is an upper limit to the number of special figure holds that can be stored in each special figure hold storage unit 105, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is “4”.

  The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 105 is digested when the variable display of the special symbol based on the special figure hold becomes possible. Digesting a special figure hold means that a jackpot random number corresponding to the special figure hold is determined, and a special symbol variable display for indicating the determination result is executed. Accordingly, in this pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the variable display of the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, the execution of the variable symbol variable display Even if there is a prize during the execution of a special game or during a special game, the right of lottery for the prize can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

  The number of special figure hold is displayed on the special figure hold indicator 83. Specifically, each special figure hold indicator 83 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of special figure holds by turning on the LEDs by the number of special figure holds.

  The variable display of the normal symbol is performed when the game ball passes to the gate 13 as an opportunity. The general symbol display 82 notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passing of the game ball to the gate 13 by variably displaying the normal symbol (variation display) and then displaying the stop symbol. A normal symbol that is stopped and displayed (a normal symbol that is derived and displayed as a variable display result) is one normal symbol selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols by a normal symbol lottery. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific symbol (a normal symbol of a predetermined stop mode, that is, a normal winning symbol), the second start port 12 is opened in an opening pattern corresponding to the current gaming state. An auxiliary game to be performed is performed. The opening pattern of the second start port 12 will be described later.

  Specifically, the general symbol display 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs (see FIG. 6), and displays a normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery according to its lighting mode. For example, when the lottery result is a win, a normal winning symbol in which both LEDs are lit is displayed, such as “◯◯” (◯: lit, ●: unlit). Further, when the lottery result is a loss, a normal lose symbol in which only the right LED is lit is displayed as “● ○”. You may employ | adopt the aspect which light-extinguishes all LED as a normal lose pattern. Note that the normal lose symbol is not a specific normal symbol. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal symbol is displayed for a predetermined variation time. The variation display mode is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are alternately lit. The mode of the variable display may be anything such as all the LEDs blinking at once as long as each LED is not stopped (lighted display in a specific mode).

  In this pachinko gaming machine PY1, when a game ball passes to the gate 13, the value of the normal symbol random number (per random number) obtained for the passage is stored in the general figure hold storage unit 106, which will be described later, as a general figure hold. Once memorized. There is an upper limit to the number of pending map holds that can be stored in the pending map storage unit 106, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is “4”.

  The general map reservation stored in the general map storage unit 106 is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the general map storage becomes possible. The digestion of the general symbol hold means that a normal symbol random number (per random number) corresponding to the general symbol hold is determined and variable symbol display for displaying the determination result is executed. Accordingly, in this pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 13 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, during the execution of the variable symbol display of the normal symbol or the execution of the auxiliary game Even if there is, there is a predetermined number as the upper limit, and the right of normal symbol lottery for the passage can be reserved.

  The number of the general map hold is displayed on the general map hold display 84. Specifically, the general-purpose hold indicator 84 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of general-purpose holds by turning on the LEDs as many times as the number of general-purpose holds.

2. Configuration of Upper Decoration Unit Next, the configuration of the upper decoration unit 200 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 7 to 12. As shown in FIG. 7, the upper decoration unit 200 is attached to the upper part of the base frame 23 w of the front door 23. The upper decoration unit 200 includes an elevating unit 300, a central upper unit 400, a left upper unit 500, and an upper right unit 550. The central upper unit 400, the upper left unit 500, and the upper right unit 550 are assembled to a mounting base 331 disposed on the front side of the elevating unit 300.

  The lifting / lowering unit 300 performs the lifting / lowering operation of the upper decoration unit 200 (see FIGS. 3 and 8). The upper left unit 500 and the upper right unit 550 perform an opening / closing operation (see FIGS. 8 and 11). Hereinafter, when the upper left unit 500 and the upper right unit 550 are described together, they may be referred to as an “opening / closing unit 600”. The opening / closing unit 600 is assembled to the central upper unit 400.

  First, the raising / lowering operation in the upper decoration unit 200 will be described. The central upper unit 400 and the opening / closing unit 600 on the movable side of the upper decoration unit 200 can be raised (moved) from the normal position shown in FIG. 3 to the raised position shown in FIG. In the side view, the central upper unit 400 and the opening / closing unit 600 can be moved from the normal position shown in FIG. 9A to the raised position shown in FIG. 9B. Of course, the central upper unit 400 and the opening / closing unit 600 can be lowered (moved) to the normal position.

  As shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, the lifting unit 300 includes a lifting motor 310 (see a two-dot chain line) that is a stepping motor, a first gear 311, a second gear 312, and a third gear 313. It has. Therefore, when the elevating motor 310 is driven, the first gear 311, the second gear 312, and the third gear 313 rotate in order. Further, the elevating unit 300 is formed with an arc-shaped long hole 314 (see a two-dot chain line) that extends long in the vertical direction. A shaft pin 411 of a slide member 410 (described later) is inserted into the long hole 314 so as to be slidable in the vertical direction.

  As shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, the center upper unit 400 includes slide members 410 on the left and right sides of the rear. A shaft pin 411 inserted through the long hole 314 described above is provided at the lower end of the slide member 410. The central upper unit 400 is provided with a link mechanism 420. The link mechanism 420 has the slide member 410 assembled thereto, and the slide member 410 can be moved along the long hole 314 by the rotation of the third gear 313 described above.

  Thus, when the central upper unit 400 and the opening / closing unit 600 are in the normal positions shown in FIG. 3, when the lifting motor 310 is driven, the first gear 311, the second gear 312, and the third gear 313 rotate. As a result, the link mechanism 420 is operated, and the shaft pin 411 of the slide member 410 slides upward along the long hole 314 from the position shown in FIG. 10A to the position shown in FIG. As a result, the central upper unit 400 assembled with the slide member 410 and the opening / closing unit 600 are raised to the raised position shown in FIG.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 8, the elevating unit 300 is provided with a light emitting display section 320. As shown in FIG. 3, when the central upper unit 400 is in the normal position, the light emitting display unit 320 is hidden behind the central upper unit 400 and is not visible. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8, the light emitting display unit 320 is exposed and becomes visible when the central upper unit 400 is raised to the raised position. The light emitting display unit 320 is provided with a display lamp 321 (see FIG. 18) that can emit light in a predetermined light emitting mode (characters, figures, symbols, etc.). Therefore, as the central upper unit 400 rises from the normal position to the raised position, the player can visually recognize the light emission display unit 320 and can recognize light emission in a predetermined light emission mode. As a result, it is possible to increase the impact as compared with the case where the central upper unit 400 simply rises.

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, the central upper unit 400 and the opening / closing unit 600 do not move right above but move obliquely upward toward the front. That is, the moving direction of the central upper unit 400 and the opening / closing unit 600 includes a vertical component and a front-rear component. For this reason, it is easier to give an impression that a part of the gaming machine frame 2 (front door 23) is shifted as compared to the configuration of moving directly above. Specifically, the upper right decorative portion 575 (upper left decorative portion) is separated from the upper right decorative portion 575 (upper left decorative portion 525) and the right middle decorative portion 221 (left middle decorative portion 211) which are connected in design. 525) is shifted forward with respect to the middle right decorative portion 221 (left middle decorative portion 211). Thereby, the design of the gaming machine frame 2 (front door 23) is destroyed. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a novel impression that the gaming machine frame 2 has shifted.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the vertical distance (height) of the front door 23 when the central upper unit 400 is in the normal position is X1. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8, the distance (height) in the vertical direction of the front door 23 when the central upper unit 400 is in the raised position is X2. In this case, of course, the distance X2 is larger than the distance X1. In this embodiment, the central upper unit 400 and the opening / closing unit 600 are already partly arranged above the upper edge 2U of the gaming machine frame 2 from the normal position. Therefore, it is possible to give the player an impression that the gaming machine frame 2 is long in the vertical direction. In addition, since the central upper unit 400 and the opening / closing unit 600 move upward from the state shown in FIG. 3 as shown in FIG. 8, it is possible to give the impression of the gaming machine frame 2 extending further upward.

  The upper edge 2U of the gaming machine frame 2 is an edge portion extending in the left-right direction at the upper end of the outer frame 22. In addition, the gaming machine frame 2 includes a lower edge 2D, a left edge 2L, and a right edge 2R. The lower edge 2D is an edge portion extending in the left-right direction at the lower end of the outer frame 22. The left edge 2 </ b> L is an edge portion extending in the vertical direction at the left end of the outer frame 22. The right edge 2 </ b> R is an edge portion extending in the vertical direction at the right end of the outer frame 22. The upper edge 2U, the lower edge 2D, the left edge 2L, and the right edge 2R correspond to the “frame edge” of the gaming machine frame 2.

  Next, the opening / closing operation in the upper decoration unit 200 will be described. The opening / closing unit 600 (specifically, a left movable body 510 and a right movable body 560 described later) opens (moves) from the closed position (standby position) shown in FIG. 8 to the open position (drive position) shown in FIG. Is possible. The opening / closing unit 600 opens and closes with respect to the central upper unit 400. 8 and 11, the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing unit 600 is shown when the central upper unit 400 is in the raised position. However, the opening / closing unit 600 is opening / closing even when the central upper unit 400 is in the normal position. Is possible. The upper left unit 500 and the upper right unit 550 have symmetrical shapes, and the components are the same. Therefore, hereinafter, the upper left unit 500 will be described, and a detailed description of the upper right unit 550 will be omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the upper left unit 500 includes a left movable body 510 (movable member, drive member) and an opening / closing drive unit 530 for driving the left movable body 510. The opening / closing drive unit 530 includes a left upper motor 531 (drive means) that is a stepping motor, a drive gear 532 attached to the rotation shaft of the upper left motor 531, a driven gear 533 meshed with the drive gear 532, and a driven gear. And a fan-shaped gear portion 534 meshing with 533. The sector gear portion 534 is fixed to the left movable body 510. Therefore, when the upper left motor 531 is driven, the drive gear 532, the driven gear 533, and the sector gear portion 534 are interlocked, and the left movable body 510 rotates about the shaft member 511 as a rotation center.

  The left movable body 510 is a combination of an inner member 512 that is not visible to the player when in the closed position (see FIG. 8) and an outer member 520 that is visible to the player when in the closed position. . The inner member 512 includes a circular inner lens portion 513 and an inner main body portion 515 that surrounds the inner lens portion 513. The outer member 520 includes a circular outer lens portion 521 (see FIG. 8) and an outer portion. And an outer main body portion 523 surrounding the lens portion 521 (see FIG. 8). The inner main body 515 and the outer main body 523 are made of a synthetic resin having translucency. The front portion of the left movable body 510 is the upper left decorative portion 525 described above, and the front surface portion 525 a of the upper left decorative portion 525 is the front surface portion of the outer main body portion 523.

  Further, the left movable body 510 incorporates an LED board on which both upper left frame lamps 528 (LED, see FIG. 18) are mounted between the inner member 512 and the outer member 520. When the upper left frame lamp 528 is lit, the front surface portion 525a of the upper left decoration portion 525 emits light. If the left movable body 510 is in the closed position (see FIG. 8), the light that has passed through the outer lens portion 521 can be clearly seen by the player, and if the left movable body 510 is in the open position (see FIG. 11), the inner side The light that has passed through the lens portion 513 is clearly visible to the player.

  The upper left unit 500 includes a left mirror surface portion 527 on the inner side (see FIG. 11). The left mirror surface portion 527 prevents the opening / closing drive portion 530 (see FIG. 12) from being visible to the player. When the left movable body 510 is in the open position, a part of the light from the upper left frame lamp 528 that has passed through the inner lens portion 513 or the like is reflected by the left mirror surface portion 527. Therefore, the effect of the light emission effect when the left movable body 510 is in the open position is enhanced as compared with the case where the left mirror surface portion 527 is not provided.

  Regarding the upper right unit 550, a configuration corresponding to the left movable body 510 is referred to as a right movable body 560 (movable member, drive member), and a configuration corresponding to the upper left motor 531 is referred to as an upper right motor 581 (drive means). The configuration corresponding to the left mirror surface portion 527 is referred to as a right mirror surface portion 577, and the remaining configuration has the same name and code as the configuration in the upper left unit 500. Further, the front portion of the right movable body 560 is the above-described upper right decorative portion 575, and the front surface portion of the outer main body 523 in the right movable body 560 is the front surface portion 575a of the upper right decorative portion 575. Further, the right movable body 560 includes an LED board on which upper right frame lamps 578 (LEDs) are mounted on both sides between the inner member 512 and the outer member 520.

  The rotation amount of the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 is about 100 degrees. The left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 are arranged obliquely so that the front surface portions 525a and 575a face inward when in the closed position (see FIG. 8), but when in the open position, the front surface portions 525a and 575a. Is directed outward (see FIG. 11).

  Here, as shown in FIG. 8, when the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 are in the closed position, the distance (width) in the left-right direction from the left end of the left movable body 510 to the right end of the right movable body 560 is Let W1. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11, when the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 are in the open position, the distance (width) in the left-right direction from the left end of the left movable body 510 to the right end of the right movable body 560 is Let W2. In this case, in this embodiment, the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 are opened so that the distance W2 is larger than the distance W1. In particular, in this embodiment, the distance W2 is larger than the distance in the left-right direction of the gaming machine frame 2 (the distance from the left end to the right end of the outer frame 22) W3. That is, the left movable body 510 moves from the closed position that is to the right of the left edge 2L of the gaming machine frame 2 to the open position that is partly to the left of the left edge 2L of the gaming machine frame 2. Similarly, the right movable body 560 moves from the closed position on the left side of the right edge 2R of the gaming machine frame 2 to the open position where a part is on the right side of the right edge 2R of the gaming machine frame 2. In this way, the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 can be greatly opened to the left and right, thereby increasing the impact on the player.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, when the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 are in the closed position, the distance W1 in the left-right direction from the left end of the left movable body 510 to the right end of the right movable body 560 is Although slightly shorter than the distance W3 in the left-right direction of the gaming machine frame 2, it is longer than the distance W4 in the left-right direction of the window 23m. That is, the central upper unit 400 and the opening / closing unit 600 on the movable side of the upper decoration unit 200 are movable objects having a relatively wide width (movable objects having the same width as the gaming machine frame 2). Will move. Therefore, the impression that the entire gaming machine frame 2 (front door 23) extends upward is not just an impression that the movable object arranged in the gaming machine frame 2 (front door 23) simply moves. It is possible to give.

3. Configurations of the left middle decorative portion and the right middle decorative portion Next, the configurations of the left middle decorative portion 211 and the right middle decorative portion 221 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the left middle decorative portion 211 and the right middle decorative portion 221 have a symmetrical shape, and the components are the same. And the effect which the left center decoration part 211 mentioned later plays is also the same as the effect which the right center decoration part 221 has. Therefore, in the following, the left middle decorative portion 211 will be described, and a detailed description of the right middle decorative portion 221 will be omitted.

  As described above, the left middle decorative portion 211 (production member) is made of a translucent synthetic resin member, and as shown in FIGS. 13A and 13B, the front surface portion is arranged on the front side. 211a (third surface portion), left side surface portion 211b disposed on the left side, upper surface portion 211c (second surface portion) disposed on the upper side, right side surface portion 211d (first surface portion) disposed on the right side It has. Note that FIG. 13B is a perspective view when viewed from the direction indicated by the arrow Y1 in FIG. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the upper surface portion 211 c of the left middle decorative portion 211 is provided so as to face the lower surface of the left movable body 510. Therefore, the central upper unit 400 and the opening / closing unit 600 are moved from the normal position to the raised position, and the lower surface of the left movable body 510 is separated from the upper surface portion 211c, so that the upper surface portion 211c appears to be exposed.

  The front part 211a is a part that has been knurled as described above. The front surface portion 211a is a surface portion mainly extending in the vertical and horizontal directions (vertical and horizontal directions), and is formed to extend slightly forward and diagonally upward to the right. Therefore, the upper right end of the front surface portion 211a is arranged closest to the player side (front) of the front surface portion 211a. The left side surface portion 211b is a surface portion that mainly extends in the up-and-down front-rear direction (up-down direction and front-rear direction), and is formed to extend forward and obliquely downward to the right. As shown in FIG. 13A, the front edge of the left side surface portion 211b and the left edge of the front surface portion 211a are in contact with each other to form a corner portion of about 120 degrees (obtuse angle).

  The upper surface portion 211c is a surface portion that mainly extends in the front-rear and left-right directions (front-rear direction and left-right direction), and is formed to extend forward and obliquely downward to the right. Therefore, the lower right end of the upper surface portion 211c is arranged closest to the player side (front) of the upper surface portion 211c. As shown in FIG. 13A, the front edge portion of the upper surface portion 211c and the upper edge portion of the front surface portion 211a are in contact with each other to form a corner portion of about 70 degrees (acute angle). Further, the left side edge portion of the upper surface portion 211c and the upper side edge portion of the left side surface portion 211b are in contact with each other to form a corner portion of about 90 degrees.

  The right side surface portion 211d (see FIG. 13B) is a surface portion that mainly extends in the vertical direction and is formed to be substantially parallel to the left side surface portion 211b. Here, as shown in FIGS. 13A and 13B, a front edge portion 211e extending mainly in the vertical direction is provided in front of the right side surface portion 211d. Further, an upper edge portion 211f extending mainly in the front-rear direction is provided above the right side surface portion 211d.

  In the present embodiment, the left middle decorative portion 211 is composed of two members. One member is formed by integrally molding a front surface portion 211a, a left side surface portion 211b, an upper surface portion 211c, a front edge portion 211e, and an upper edge portion 211f. The other member is composed of only the right side surface portion 211d. That is, the front edge portion 211e is integrally joined to the right end of the front surface portion 211a, and is not joined to the right side surface portion 211d. The upper edge portion 211f is integrally joined to the right end of the upper surface portion 211c and is not joined to the right side surface portion 211d. Accordingly, the right side surface portion 211d is assembled so as to be fitted inside the front edge portion 211e and the upper edge portion 211f (see FIG. 13B).

  The front edge 211e and the upper edge 211f are formed in the same plane (in the same direction) as the right side 211d. As described above, the front edge portion 211e and the upper edge portion 211f are separately provided outside the right side surface portion 211d (see FIG. 13B). The front edge portion 211e is joined to the right edge portion of the front surface portion 211a to form a corner portion of about 60 degrees (see FIG. 13A).

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 13A, the upper edge portion 211f (extension portion) protrudes upward from the right edge portion of the upper surface portion 211c. That is, the upper edge portion 211f is a virtual corner portion KK based on the right side surface portion 211d, the upper surface portion 211c, and the front surface portion 211a when the left middle decorative portion 211 is viewed from the front surface portion 211a side (virtual line in FIG. 13A). Than the reference). In short, the upper edge portion 211f is a portion where the right side surface portion 211d appears to be slightly extended upward. Thus, in the case of a general production member, the corner portion is formed by three surfaces that are in contact with each other. In this embodiment, the upper edge portion 211f is intentionally protruded. This is based on the following reason.

  The purpose of this embodiment is to maintain the sharp appearance of the left middle decorative portion 211 as much as possible in order to improve the design. For this reason, it is conceivable to emphasize the corner portion. However, if there is a sharp corner portion, the risk when the player comes into contact increases. Therefore, as a comparative example, a configuration of an effect member EB as shown in FIG. The effect member EB of the comparative example includes a front surface portion 901, an upper surface portion 902, and a left side surface portion 903, and a corner portion 904 is formed at a portion where the front surface portion 901 and the upper surface portion 902 are in contact with each other. The corner portion 904 is subjected to curved chamfering (R chamfering). In the production member EB of this comparative example, although safety against contact is enhanced, it is difficult to give a sharp impression. That is, the curved chamfering applied to the corner portion 904 is emphasized, and sharp design is impaired.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14B, the upper edge portion 211f is protruded upward from the upper surface portion 211c. The protruding amount T1 of the upper edge portion 211f protruding upward from the upper surface portion 211c is about 2 mm, and the width T2 of the upper edge portion 211f is about 1 mm. These lengths are 1/10 or less of the length of any one side which comprises each surface part (front surface part 211a, left side part 211b, upper surface part 211c, right side part 211d) of the left middle decoration part 211. In this way, the player who sees a little away from the left middle decorative portion 211 shows the slightly protruding upper edge portion 211f while being aware of the virtual corner portion KK based on the right side surface portion 211d, the upper surface portion 211c, and the front surface portion 211a. It is possible. As a result, it is possible to give a novel impression while maintaining a sharp appearance as the left middle decorative portion 211.

  In addition, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13A, the corner portion 211f1 on the front end side (player side) of the upper edge 211f is subjected to curved chamfering (R chamfering). That is, the corner portion 211f1 protrudes toward the player side but has a curved surface shape. Therefore, even if a player contacts the corner portion 211f1 of the upper edge portion 211f, it is possible to prevent injury. As described above, the sharp appearance of the left middle decorative portion 211 is maintained by the upper edge portion 211f protruding slightly upward and the chamfering formed at the front end of the upper edge portion 211f, and the safety when contacted is increased. It is possible to achieve both.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 13A, the virtual corner portion KK is a portion that is disposed on the most front side in the left middle decorative portion 211. In other words, the virtual corner portion KK is a portion protruding toward the player side in one effect member called the left middle decoration portion 211. Therefore, the present embodiment is characterized by a sharp appearance that is easy to reverse by providing the upper edge portion 211f and chamfering the corner portion 211f1 that is the tip portion of the effect member projecting toward the player side. And to achieve both safety and safety.

  As shown in FIG. 13A, the upper edge 211f is formed with three ribs 211f2 along the front-rear direction (longitudinal direction). Each rib 211f2 is joined to the upper surface portion 211c and the upper edge portion 211f to increase the strength of the upper edge portion 211f. Therefore, even if the upper edge portion 211f protrudes slightly upward from the upper surface portion 211c, it is possible to make it difficult for the rib 211f2 to cause problems such as the upper edge portion 211f being bent or damaged. Further, the rib 211f2 itself is chamfered (C chamfering). Therefore, it is possible to prevent injury when a player or the like touches the rib 211f2.

  By the way, after the central upper unit 400 and the opening / closing unit 600 have moved from the normal position to the raised position (see FIG. 8), as shown in FIG. It may be placed on the left side 211c. In this case, when the central upper unit 400 and the opening / closing unit 600 move from the raised position to the normal position, the player's hand is sandwiched between the lower surface of the left movable body 510 and the upper surface portion 211c of the left middle decorative portion 211. There is a fear.

  Therefore, the upper surface portion 211c of this embodiment is formed so that the left side (outside) is lower than the right side (inside). That is, the upper surface portion 211c is an inclined surface that is inclined downward toward the left. Thereby, even if the left hand of the player is placed on the upper surface portion 211c of the left middle decorative portion 211, it is possible to easily shift the left hand to the left. Even if the left side of the left movable body 510 is lowered while the left hand of the player is placed on the upper surface part 211c of the left middle decoration part 211, the left hand of the player is moved to the left by the upper surface part 211c having a lower left side. It is possible to make it easy to break through. That is, if the right side is an upper surface part lower than the left side, the left hand of the player may be caught rightward (inside) when the lower surface of the left movable body 510 is lowered. On the other hand, if the upper surface portion is a plane extending in the horizontal direction, the impression that the virtual corner portion KK (see FIG. 13A) protrudes toward the player side is weakened. Therefore, in this embodiment, by making the left side of the upper surface portion 211c lower than the right side, it is possible to improve safety while expressing a sharper appearance.

  In this embodiment, the upper edge portion 211f of the left middle decorative portion 211 is subjected to curved chamfering (R chamfering) along the longitudinal direction, which is the longitudinal direction, as shown in FIG. . That is, as shown in the cross-sectional view of FIG. 15B, the upper side of the vertical cross section of the upper edge portion 211f is not a convex shape with a corner, but an arc shape. Therefore, even if the player's left hand touches the upper edge portion 211f of the left middle decorative portion 211, it is possible to prevent injury. Thus, the upper edge 211f has not only a corner portion 211f1 with a curved chamfer at the front end, but also a curved chamfer along the longitudinal direction, further enhancing safety. It is possible.

4). Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 16 and FIG. 17, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 relates to a game control board 100 (main control board) that performs control related to game profits such as a big win lottery and a transition of the game state, and effects that are executed as the game progresses. An effect control board 120 (sub control board) that performs control, a payout control board 170 that performs control related to payout of game balls, and the like are provided. The game control board 100 constitutes a main control part, and the effect control board 120 constitutes a sub control part together with an image control board 140, a sound control board 161, and a sub drive board 162 described later.

  The sub-control unit includes at least an effect control board 120, and effects means (image display device 50, speaker 610, panel lamp 54, panel movable body 55k, frame lamp 212, upper left frame lamp 528, upper right frame lamp 578, frame It is only necessary to be able to control a game effect using a movable body or the like. The frame movable body includes an upper left unit 500, an upper right unit 550, and a central upper unit 400.

  The pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a power supply board 190. The power supply board 190 supplies power to the game control board 100, the effect control board 120, and the payout control board 170, and supplies necessary power to other devices via these boards. A backup power supply circuit 192 is provided on the power supply board 190. When power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the backup power supply circuit 192 is connected to a game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 of the game control board 100 and an effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120 described later. Supply power. Accordingly, the information stored in the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 and the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120 is retained even when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is disconnected. A power switch 191 is connected to the power board 190. By turning on / off the power switch 191, power on / off is switched. Note that a backup power supply circuit for the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 may be provided in the game control board 100, or a backup power supply circuit for the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120 may be provided in the effect control board 120.

  As shown in FIG. 16, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 101 for controlling the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program is mounted on the game control board 100. In the game control microcomputer 101, a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 storing a program for controlling the progress of the game, a game RAM 104 used as a work memory, and a program stored in the game ROM 103 are stored. A game CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 to be executed and a game I / O (Input / Output) port 118 for inputting and outputting data and signals are included. The gaming RAM 104 is provided with the above-described special figure reservation storage unit 105 (the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a and the second special figure reservation storage unit 105b) and the general figure reservation storage unit 106. The game ROM 103 may be externally attached.

  Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the game control board 100 via a relay board 110. Therefore, a signal is input from the respective sensors to the game control board 100, and a signal is output from the game control board 100 to each solenoid. Specifically, as the sensors, the first start port sensor 11a, the second start port sensor 12a, the gate sensor 13a, the big winning port sensor 14a, and the general winning port sensor 10a are connected.

  The first start port sensor 11 a is provided in the first start port 11 and detects a game ball that has won the first start port 11. The second start port sensor 12 a is provided in the second start port 12 and detects a game ball won in the second start port 12. The gate sensor 13 a is provided in the gate 13 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 13. The special winning opening sensor 14 a is provided in the special winning opening 14 and detects a game ball that has won the special winning opening 14. The general winning opening sensor 10 a is provided in the general winning opening 10 and detects a game ball that has won the general winning opening 10.

  As solenoids, an electric chew solenoid 12s and an AT solenoid 14s are connected. The electric chew solenoid 12s drives the electric chew opening / closing member 12k of the electric chew 12D. The AT solenoid 14s drives the AT opening / closing member 14k of the special winning device 14D.

  Further, an inner frame opening sensor 25 and a front door opening sensor 26 are connected to the game control board 100. The inner frame opening sensor 25 detects that the inner frame 21 is open with respect to the outer frame 22. Therefore, when the inner frame 21 is opened with respect to the outer frame 22, a detection signal indicating that the inner frame opening sensor 25 is opened with respect to the game control board 100 (ON state) is detected. The front door opening sensor 26 detects that the front door 23 is open with respect to the inner frame 21. Therefore, when the front door 23 is opened with respect to the inner frame 21, a detection signal indicating that the front door opening sensor 26 is opened with respect to the game control board 100 (ON state) is detected.

  Further, on the game control board 100, a special figure display 81 (first special figure display 81a and second special figure display 81b), a general figure display 82, a special figure hold display 83 (first special figure hold display). 83a, the second special figure hold indicator 83b), and the universal figure hold indicator 84 are connected. That is, display control of these display devices 8 is performed by the game control microcomputer 101.

  The game control board 100 transmits various commands and signals to the payout control board 170 and receives signals from the payout control board 170 for payout monitoring. On the payout control board 170, a card unit CU (installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and enabling lending based on information such as an inserted prepaid card) and a prize ball payout device 73 are provided. In addition to being connected, a launching device 72 is connected via a launch control circuit 175. The launcher 72 includes a handle 72k (see FIG. 1).

  The payout control board 170 drives the prize ball motor 73m of the prize ball payout device 73 based on a signal from the game control microcomputer 101 and a signal from the card unit CU connected to the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Paying out or paying out rental balls. The game balls to be paid out are detected by the prize ball sensor 73a for counting, and a detection signal from the prize ball sensor 73a is output to the payout control board 170.

  When the player operates the handle 72k (see FIG. 1) of the launch device 72, the touch switch 72a detects contact with the handle 72k, and the launch volume 72b detects the amount of rotation of the handle 72k. Then, the firing solenoid 72s is driven so that the game ball is fired with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the firing volume 72b. In this pachinko gaming machine PY1, one game ball is launched in about 0.6 seconds.

  In addition, the game control board 100 transmits various commands to the effect control board 120. The connection between the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120 is a unidirectional communication connection that can only transmit signals from the game control board 100 to the effect control board 120. That is, a not-shown unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) is interposed between the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120 as communication direction regulating means.

  As shown in FIG. 17, an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter “effect control microcomputer”) 121 that controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine PY <b> 1 according to a program is mounted on the effect control board 120. The effect control microcomputer 121 executes an effect ROM 123 storing a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses, an effect RAM 124 used as a work memory, and a program stored in the effect ROM 123. An effect CPU 122 and an effect I / O port 138 for inputting and outputting data and signals are included. The production ROM 123 may be externally attached.

  As shown in FIG. 17, an image control board 140 and an audio control board 161 (audio control circuit) are connected to the effect control board 120. An image display device 50 is connected to the image control board 140, and a speaker 610 is connected to the sound control board 161. As shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, a sub drive board 162 (sub drive circuit) is connected to the effect control board 120. A panel lamp 54, a panel movable body 55k, and a plurality of frame lamps 212 are connected to the sub drive substrate 162, and various electronic components mounted on the upper decoration unit 200 via the on-frame relay substrate 180. Is connected.

  Specifically, the lifting motor 310 of the lifting unit 300 and the display lamp 321 are connected to the on-frame relay board 180. Further, the upper left frame motor 531, the upper left frame lamp 528, the left open photo sensor 535, and the left closed photo sensor 536 are connected to the upper frame relay board 180. The left open photosensor 535 detects that the left movable body 510 is in the open position (see FIG. 11). Therefore, when the left movable body 510 is in the open position, the left movable body 510 is in the open position from the left open photosensor 535 to the effect control board 120 via the on-frame relay board 180 and the sub drive board 162 ( Detection signal indicating ON state) is input. The left closing photosensor 536 detects that the left movable body 510 is in the closing position (see FIG. 8). Therefore, when the left movable body 510 is in the closed position, the left movable body 510 is in the closed position from the left closed photosensor 536 to the effect control board 120 via the on-frame relay board 180 and the sub drive board 162 ( Detection signal indicating ON state) is input.

  Also, the upper relay unit 180 is connected to the upper right motor 581 of the upper right unit 550, the upper right frame lamp 578, the right open photosensor 585, and the right closing photosensor 586. The right open photosensor 585 detects that the right movable body 560 is in the open position (see FIG. 11). Therefore, when the right movable body 560 is in the open position, the right movable body 560 is in the open position from the right open photosensor 585 to the effect control board 120 via the on-frame relay board 180 and the sub drive board 162 ( Detection signal indicating ON state) is input. The right closing photosensor 586 detects that the right movable body 560 is in the closing position (see FIG. 8). Therefore, when the right movable body 560 is in the closed position, the right movable body 560 is in the closed position from the right blocked photosensor 586 to the effect control board 120 via the on-frame relay board 180 and the sub drive board 162 ( Detection signal indicating ON state) is input.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the effect control microcomputer 121 of the effect control board 120 causes the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 to control the image display device 50 based on the command received from the game control board 100. The image control board 140 includes an image ROM 142 storing a program for controlling image display and the like, an image RAM 143 used as a work memory, and an image CPU 141 executing the program stored in the image ROM 142. I have. In the image ROM 142, still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 50, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. (including effect designs), background images, etc. Image data is stored.

  Further, the production control microcomputer 121 outputs voice, music, sound effect, etc. from the speaker 610 via the voice control board 161 based on the command received from the game control board 100. Sound data such as voice output from the speaker 610 is stored in the effect ROM 123 of the effect control board 120. Note that a CPU may be mounted on the voice control board 161, and in that case, the CPU may execute voice control. Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the voice control board 161, and acoustic data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 610 may be connected to the image control board 140, and the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 may execute sound control. Further, in this case, acoustic data may be stored in the image ROM 142 of the image control board 140.

  As shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, the effect control microcomputer 121 receives various frame lamps 212, via the sub-drive board 162 and the on-frame relay board 180 based on the command received from the game control board 100. Lighting control of lamps such as the panel lamp 54, the display lamp 321, the upper left frame lamp 528, and the upper right frame lamp 578 is performed. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (data for determining lighting / extinction and light emission color, also referred to as lamp drive data) that determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and the light emission of each lamp according to the light emission pattern data. To control. Note that the data stored in the effect ROM 123 of the effect control board 120 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

  Further, the production control microcomputer 121 (control means) can select various frame movable bodies (center upper unit 400, upper left) via the sub drive board 162 and the frame relay board 180 based on the command received from the game control board 100. Drive unit 500, upper right unit 550) and movable body such as panel movable body 55k. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data (also referred to as drive data) that determines the operation mode of each movable body, and performs drive control of each movable body according to the operation pattern data. The operation pattern data is created using data stored in the effect ROM 123 of the effect control board 120.

  Note that a CPU may be mounted on the sub-drive board 162, and in that case, the CPU may perform lamp lighting control or movable body drive control. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the sub drive board 162, and data related to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

  The effect control board 120 is connected to an input unit detection sensor 40a (effect button detection sensor) and a select button detection sensor 42a. The input unit detection sensor 40a detects that the input unit 40k (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the input unit 40k is pressed, a detection signal is output from the input unit detection sensor 40a to the effect control board 120. The select button detection sensor 42a detects that the select button 42k (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the select button 42k is pressed, a detection signal is output from the select button detection sensor 42a to the effect control board 120.

  16 to 18 are functional block diagrams for explaining the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 to the last, and not only the substrate shown in FIGS. 16 to 18 is provided. Except for the game control board 100, any of the plurality of boards shown in FIGS. 16 to 18 may be configured as one board, or the one board shown in FIGS. 16 to 18 may be configured as a plurality of boards. good.

  Here, the structure of the upper left motor 531 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 19, the upper left motor 531 of this embodiment is a bipolar stepping motor. In this embodiment, in addition to the upper left motor 531, the upper right motor 581 and the lifting motor 310 are also bipolar stepping motors.

  In the bipolar stepping motor, its function will be schematically described. As shown in FIG. 19, two sets of coils A and B are provided. The coil A is provided with a φ1 terminal and a φ2 terminal. The coil B is provided with a φ3 terminal and a φ4 terminal. When driving this bipolar stepping motor, the directions of the currents flowing through the coils A and B are alternately switched as shown in (1) → (2) → (3) → (4) of FIG. It has become.

  That is, first, as shown in (1) of FIG. 19, a current is passed from the φ1 terminal of the coil A to the φ2 terminal. Next, as shown in (2) of FIG. 19, a current is passed from the φ3 terminal of the coil B to the φ4 terminal. Subsequently, as shown in (3) of FIG. 19, a current is passed from the φ2 terminal of the coil A to the φ1 terminal. Finally, as shown in (4) of FIG. 19, a current is passed from the φ4 terminal of the coil B to the φ3 terminal. Thereafter, by repeating the above (1), (2), (3), and (4), the rotating shaft is rotated so as to be attracted by the generated magnetic force. Thus, the bipolar stepping motor is characterized in that the direction of the current flowing through each terminal is switched.

  When this bipolar stepping motor is used, the use efficiency of the coil becomes higher if the coil has the same number of turns as compared with the case where a conventional unipolar stepping motor is used. As a result, the motor can be efficiently rotated, and the output torque during low-speed rotation can be increased.

  In this embodiment, two-phase excitation is used as an excitation method for driving a bipolar stepping motor. Two-phase excitation is a method in which two phases are simultaneously excited while being shifted by one pulse with respect to the next phase to which a pulse is applied. One example of this two-phase excitation is one-phase excitation. One-phase excitation is a method of exciting one phase at a time each time a pulse is applied. The two-phase excitation of this embodiment can stabilize the rotation as compared with the one-phase excitation, and is advantageous for high-speed rotation. Furthermore, there is an advantage that the output torque can be increased. However, there is a demerit that current consumption (power) is doubled compared to single-phase excitation.

5. Next, an electrical circuit of the on-frame relay board 180 will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 and 21. FIG. As shown in FIG. 20, the upper left motor driver IC 11 and the upper right motor driver IC 21 are mounted on the on-frame relay board 180. The upper left motor driver IC 11 is a stepping motor driver that controls driving of the upper left motor 531. The upper right motor driver IC 21 is a stepping motor driver that controls driving of the upper right motor 581.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the upper left motor driver IC 11 includes a Vcc terminal, a VREFA terminal, a VREFB terminal, a PHASEA terminal, a PHASEB terminal, an INA1 terminal, an INA2 terminal, an INB1 terminal, an INB2 terminal, a STANDBY terminal, and a GND terminal for 6 bits. 2-bit OUTA + terminal, 2-bit OUTA- terminal, 2-bit OUTB + terminal, 2-bit OUTB- terminal, 2-bit RSA terminal, 2-bit RSB terminal, 18-bit NC (Not connected) terminal and other terminals (OSCM terminal, VM terminal) are provided. For the upper left motor driver IC 11, for example, a general-purpose driver such as “TB67S101AFTG” manufactured by Texas Instruments can be suitably used.

  The Vcc terminal is a terminal to which 5V power is supplied. The VREFA terminal is an A-phase motor output setting terminal for the upper left motor 531. The VREFB terminal is a B-phase motor output setting terminal for the upper left motor 531. Here, a current output from an OUTA + terminal and an OUTA− terminal, which will be described later, is switched by a voltage acting on the VREFA terminal. That is, if the voltage applied to the VREFA terminal is large, it is possible to increase the current output from the OUTA + terminal and OUTA- terminal described later. Similarly, a current output from an OUTB + terminal and an OUTB− terminal, which will be described later, is switched by a voltage acting on the VREFB terminal. That is, if the voltage acting on the VREFB terminal is large, it is possible to increase the current output from the OUTB + terminal and OUTB− terminal described later.

  The PHASEA terminal is an A phase polarity setting terminal for the upper left motor 531 (see FIG. 19). The PHASEB terminal is a B-phase polarity setting terminal for the upper left motor 531. The INA1 terminal and the INA2 terminal are A-phase output control terminals for the upper left motor 531. The INB1 terminal and the INB2 terminal are B-phase output control terminals for the upper left motor 531. The STANDBY terminal is a power saving mode setting terminal. The GND terminal is a terminal for connecting to the ground.

  By the way, the upper left motor driver IC 11 shown in FIG. 20 has a predetermined constant current (current having a constant current value) at the terminals φ1 and φ2 of the coil A of the upper left motor 531 and the terminals φ3 and φ4 of the coil B. Of a constant current drive system capable of supplying In the constant current drive system, the currents flowing in the coils A and B are constantly monitored so that when a current exceeding a specified current flows, the voltage is repeatedly turned on and off at a high speed. It is a method to keep. In the upper left motor driver IC 11 of this embodiment, the constant current supplied by the constant current driving method is set to 200 mA. The constant current described above can be appropriately changed according to the required driving torque.

  The OUTA + terminal of the upper left motor driver IC11 is connected to the first terminal of the connector CN11 via the control line L11. The first terminal of the connector CN11 is connected to a terminal φ1 (see FIG. 19) of the coil A of the upper left motor 531 via a harness (not shown). Therefore, the current output from the OUTA + terminal of the upper left motor driver IC11 can be supplied to the terminal φ1 of the coil A of the upper left motor 531 through the control line L11.

  Further, the OUTA-terminal of the upper left motor driver IC11 is connected to the second terminal of the connector CN11 via the control line L12. The second terminal of the connector CN11 is connected to a terminal φ2 (see FIG. 19) of the coil A of the upper left motor 531 via a harness (not shown). Therefore, the current output from the OUTA− terminal of the upper left motor driver IC 11 can be supplied to the terminal φ2 of the coil A of the upper left motor 531 through the control line L12.

  Further, the OUTB + terminal of the upper left motor driver IC11 is connected to the third terminal of the connector CN11 via the control line L13. The third terminal of the connector CN11 is connected to a terminal φ3 (see FIG. 19) of the coil B of the upper left motor 531 via a harness (not shown). Therefore, the current output from the OUTB + terminal of the upper left motor driver IC 11 can be supplied to the terminal φ3 of the coil B of the upper left motor 531 through the control line L13.

  The OUTB- terminal of the upper left motor driver IC11 is connected to the fourth terminal of the connector CN11 via the control line L14. The fourth terminal of the connector CN11 is connected to a terminal φ4 (see FIG. 19) of the coil B of the upper left motor 531 via a harness (not shown). Therefore, the current output from the OUTB− terminal of the upper left motor driver IC 11 can be supplied to the terminal φ4 of the coil B of the upper left motor 531 through the control line L14.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the control lines extending from the two OUTA + terminals of the upper left motor driver IC 11 are combined to form one control line L11. The control lines extending from the two OUTA- terminals of the upper left motor driver IC 11 are combined into one control line L12. Further, the control lines extending from the two OUTB + terminals of the upper left motor driver IC 11 are combined to form one control line L13. The control lines extending from the two OUTB− terminals of the upper left motor driver IC 11 are combined into one control line L14. This is because the current that can be output from one terminal (for 1 bit) of the upper left motor driver IC 11 is limited, so that a larger current can be supplied by combining the control lines extending from the two terminals. Because.

  Zener diodes D11, D12, D13, and D14 are disposed between the control lines L11, L12, L13, and L14 and the ground, respectively. Between them, Zener diodes D15, D16, D17, D18 are arranged, respectively. The reason why the Zener diodes are provided on both the ground side and the power supply side is based on the following reason.

  As described above, the upper left motor 531 of this embodiment is a bipolar stepping motor. Therefore, since the direction of the current is switched in the coils A and B of each phase when the upper left motor 531 is rotated, the direction of the current is also switched in each control line L11, L12, L13, and L14 (see FIG. 20). Therefore, when an unintended excess current occurs, Zener diodes are provided on both the ground side and the power supply side so that the excess current can be surely released to either the ground side or the power supply side.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the input / output IC 12 is mounted on the on-frame relay board 180. The input / output IC 12 is for inputting / outputting digital signals. As shown in FIG. 21, the input / output IC 12 includes a serial data input / output terminal (SDA terminal), a serial clock input terminal (SCL terminal), a Vcc terminal, an address setting terminal for three bits (A0 to A2 terminals), 16 Bit output terminals P00 to P15 and other terminals (GND terminal, INT terminal) are provided. As the input / output IC 12, for example, GPIO (General Purpose Input Output) such as “SNB6006PWR” manufactured by Texas Instruments can be preferably used.

  The input / output IC 12 and the effect control microcomputer 121 are communicably connected by an I2C (Inter Integrated Circuit) communication method. That is, the SDA terminal of the input / output IC 12 is connected to the data signal line to which the serial port 125 of the effect control microcomputer 121 is connected. The SCL terminal of the input / output IC 12 is connected to the clock signal line to which the serial port 125 of the effect control microcomputer 121 is connected.

  When communicating with the input / output IC 12 using the I2C communication method, the effect control microcomputer 121 first transmits the address information of the input / output IC 12 as serial data. When a response signal is received from the input / output IC 12 to which an address matching the address information is assigned, drive data for driving the left movable body 510 is transmitted as serial data to the input / output IC 12. The input / output IC 12 outputs a control signal from the output terminals P <b> 10 to P <b> 15 based on the drive data input from the effect control microcomputer 121. Thereby, the upper left motor 531 can be driven so that the left movable body 510 operates in an operation mode based on the drive data.

  As shown in FIG. 21, in the input / output IC 12, the Vcc terminal is a terminal to which 5V power is supplied. The A0 terminal (address setting terminal) is connected to a 5V power supply, while the A1 terminal and the A2 terminal are connected to the ground. Among the output terminals P08 to P15, the output terminals P10 to P15 for 6 bits send control signals to the PHASEB terminal, PHASEA terminal, INB2 terminal, INB1 terminal, INA2 terminal, and INA1 terminal of the upper left motor driver IC11 shown in FIG. Output terminal. Among the output terminals P00 to P07, 6-bit output terminals P02 to P07 are used to send control signals to the PHASEB terminal, PHASEA terminal, INB2 terminal, INB1 terminal, INA2 terminal, and INA1 terminal of the upper right motor driver IC21 shown in FIG. Output terminal.

  Here, the constant current driving type driver (for example, the upper left motor driver IC 11) of the present embodiment is configured to be able to supply a constant current and to be able to supply a reduced current smaller than the constant current. Specifically, taking the upper left motor driver IC 11 shown in FIG. 20 as an example, an “H” level signal is input to the PHASEA terminal, an “H” level signal is input to the PHASEB terminal, and an “H” level is input to the INA1 terminal. In the case of inputting a level signal, inputting an “H” level signal to the INA2 terminal, inputting an “H” level signal to the INB1 terminal, and inputting an “H” level signal to the INB2 terminal, A set constant current (200 mA in this embodiment) can be supplied. In other words, the production control microcomputer 121 receives an “H” level PHASEA control signal, an “H” level PHASEB control signal, an “H” level INA1 control signal, and “ By controlling to output an ‘H’ level INA2 control signal, an ‘H’ level INB1 control signal, and an ‘H’ level INB2 control signal, a constant current of 100% can be supplied. It is.

  On the other hand, the upper left motor driver IC 11 inputs an “H” level signal to the PHASEA terminal, inputs an “H” level signal to the PHASEB terminal, and inputs an “H” level signal to the INA1 terminal. When the “L” level signal is input to the INA2 terminal, the “H” level signal is input to the INB1 terminal, and the “L” level signal is input to the INB2 terminal, the above-described constant current (this embodiment) In this case, a current of 71% with respect to 200 mA) can be supplied. In other words, the production control microcomputer 121 receives an “H” level PHASEA control signal, an “H” level PHASEB control signal, an “H” level INA1 control signal, and “ When control is performed so as to output the INA2 control signal of the “L” level, the INB1 control signal of the “H” level, and the INB2 control signal of the “L” level, a reduction current that is smaller by 29% (predetermined ratio) than the constant current Can be supplied.

  The upper left motor driver IC 11 inputs an “H” level signal to the PHASEA terminal, an “H” level signal to the PHASEB terminal, an “L” level signal to the INA1 terminal, and the INA2 terminal. When the “H” level signal is input to the INB 1 terminal, the “L” level signal is input to the INB 2 terminal, and the “H” level signal is input to the INB 2 terminal, the above-described constant current (200 mA in this embodiment) It is configured to be able to supply a current of 38% of the current. In other words, the production control microcomputer 121 receives an “H” level PHASEA control signal, an “H” level PHASEB control signal, an “L” level INA1 control signal, and “ When control is performed so as to output the INA2 control signal at the “H” level, the INB1 control signal at the “L” level, and the INB2 control signal at the “H” level, a reduced current that is 62% (predetermined rate) smaller than the constant current Can be supplied.

  The upper left motor driver IC 11 inputs an “L” level signal to the INA1 terminal and an “L” level signal to the INA2 terminal regardless of the level of the signal input to the PHASEA terminal or PHASEB terminal. When an “L” level signal is input to the INB1 terminal and an “L” level signal is input to the INB2 terminal, no current is supplied.

  Although the configuration of the electric circuit around the upper left motor driver IC 11 has been described above, the configuration of the electric circuit around the upper right motor driver IC 21 is substantially the same. Therefore, in FIG. 20, about the structure of the electric circuit around the motor driver IC 21 in the upper right part, the detailed description is omitted by replacing the 10th unit of each configuration shown in FIG. 20 with the 20th unit.

6). Next, based on FIG. 22, the relationship between the positions of the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 and the control state by the driver will be described. In this embodiment, the control state of the upper left motor driver IC 11 with respect to the position of the left movable body 510 and the control state of the upper right motor driver IC 21 with respect to the position of the right movable body 560 are the same. Therefore, the following mainly describes the control state of the upper left motor driver IC 11 with respect to the position of the left movable body 510.

  As shown in FIG. 3 or FIG. 8, when the left movable body 510 is in the closed position, the posture of the left movable body 510 is relatively stable. Therefore, at this time, the upper left motor driver IC 11 does not supply current to the upper left motor 531. The state in which the drivers (the upper left motor driver IC 11 and the upper right motor driver IC 21) do not supply current is referred to as “no current state” (see FIG. 22). The current consumption in the upper left motor 531 is suppressed by this no-current state. The upper left motor 531 which is a stepping motor originally has a certain holding force. Therefore, even if the left movable body 510 does not have a stop holding force based on stop excitation described later, the left movable body 510 in the closed position can be held stopped.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11, when the left movable body 510 is in the open position, the left movable body 510 is largely open to the left, and therefore the posture of the left movable body 510 is unstable. Therefore, at this time, there is a possibility that the stop of the left movable body 510 in the open position cannot be reliably held only by the holding force originally provided as a function of the stepping motor. Therefore, the upper left motor driver IC 11 supplies a current to the upper left motor 531 to cause the upper left motor 531 to generate stop excitation. That is, the upper left motor 531 generates a magnetic field (stop excitation) for keeping the left movable body 510 in the open position stopped based on the supplied current. As a result, the left movable body 510 can be reliably maintained in a state where it is desired to be stopped by being given a stop holding force at the open position.

  In this embodiment, when a stop holding force is applied to the left movable body 510 in the open position, the upper left motor driver IC 11 applies 71 to the upper left motor 531 with a preset constant current (200 mA in this embodiment). % Current is supplied. As a result, it is possible to hold the left movable body 510 in the open position stopped while suppressing current consumption, compared to the case where a constant current (drive current for driving the left movable body 510) is supplied. . The state in which the driver (the upper left motor driver IC 11 and the upper right motor driver IC 21) generates a stop excitation by supplying a current having a magnitude of 71% of a constant current is referred to as a “holding state (71%)”. I will call it.

  By the way, in this embodiment, when the left movable body 510 is in the open position, if the stop holding force is always applied to the left movable body 510, the following problems may occur. That is, as shown in FIG. 23, a situation is assumed in which a pachinko gaming machine PY2 is arranged on the left side of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Based on this assumption, it is assumed that the front door 23 is opened with respect to the inner frame 21 with the left movable body 510 in the open position in the pachinko gaming machine PY1. In this case, with the opening of the front door 23, the left movable body 510 of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 approaches the left pachinko gaming machine PY2. In particular, in this embodiment, even when the gaming machine frame 2 (the front door 23 and the inner frame 21) is closed, the left movable body 510 in the open position is opened on the left edge 2L of the gaming machine frame 2 (opening / closing of the gaming machine frame 2). The edge portion on the axis KH side) is arranged on the left side (see FIG. 11). Therefore, when the gaming machine frame 2 is opened, the left movable body 510 of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 comes close to the pachinko gaming machine PY2 adjacent to the left side.

  Here, if a stop holding force is applied to the left movable body 510 of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, it is difficult to open the front door 23 or the inner frame 21 of the left pachinko gaming machine PY2. That is, due to the stop holding force, it is difficult to return the left movable body 510 of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 toward the closed position, and the left movable body 510 may be in the way. The above-described problems can occur not only when the front door 23 is opened with respect to the inner frame 21 but also when the inner frame 21 is opened with respect to the outer frame 22. Hereinafter, the opening of the front door 23 with respect to the inner frame 21 or the opening of the inner frame 21 with respect to the outer frame 22 will be collectively referred to as “opening of the gaming machine frame 2”. Further, the closing of the front door 23 with respect to the inner frame 21 and the closing of the inner frame 21 with respect to the outer frame 22 will be collectively referred to as “closing of the gaming machine frame 2”.

  Thus, in order to solve the above-described problems, in the present embodiment, when the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 are provided with the stop holding force at the open position (in the holding state), the gaming machine frame 2 Based on the release (satisfaction of a predetermined condition), the holding state is switched to the no-current state. That is, when the front door 23 or the inner frame 21 is opened while the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 are in the open position, the upper left motor driver IC11 and the upper right motor driver IC21 are the upper left motor 531 and the upper right section. 71% of the constant current (200 mA in this embodiment) is not supplied to the motor 581.

  As a result, stop excitation for holding the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 in the open position is not generated, and a stop holding force is not applied to the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560. As a result, even when the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 are in the open position, the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 can be easily moved toward the closed position while the gaming machine frame 2 is opened. Is possible. Note that the “no-current state” is also a state in which no stop holding force based on stop excitation is generated, and can also be referred to as a “no-hold state”.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 23, in this pachinko gaming machine PY1, even if the left movable body 510 in the open position closes to the left pachinko gaming machine PY2 based on the opening of the front door 23, the left pachinko gaming machine PY1. It is possible to easily open the front door 23 or the inner frame 21 of the gaming machine PY2. In other words, an employee of the game hall (hall) can manually return the left movable body 510 of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 to the closed position (relatively small force), and then the left pachinko gaming machine PY2 The front door 23 or the inner frame 21 can be opened. Alternatively, even if the front door 23 or the inner frame 21 of the left pachinko gaming machine PY2 is opened while the left movable body 510 of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is in the open position, the left pachinko gaming machine PY2 is hit. The left movable body 510 of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 in contact with the pachinko machine PY1 can escape toward the closed position. Therefore, it is possible to avoid a large impact force from acting on the left movable body 510 of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and to prevent failure.

  In addition, when the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 are in the open position, releasing the stop holding force (stop excitation) based on the opening of the gaming machine frame 2 has the following advantages. That is, when the front door 23 or the inner frame 21 is opened (see FIG. 23), the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 attached to the front door 23 are relatively large, so It is easy to get in the way for employees and players walking along the passage. Therefore, there is a possibility that an employee, a player, or the like may inadvertently come into contact with the left movable body 510 or the right movable body 560 in the open position. Therefore, as in this embodiment, while the gaming machine frame 2 is opened, the stop holding force with respect to the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 in the opened position is released. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 that are opened while the gaming machine frame 2 is opened from being fixed so as not to move. It is possible to avoid becoming. Even if an employee or a player walking along the passage inadvertently comes into contact with the left movable body 510 or the right movable body 560, the impact force can be reduced.

  In addition, there is basically no problem even if the stop holding force for the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 in the opened position is released while the gaming machine frame 2 is opened. That is, if the stop holding force is not applied to the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 that are in the open position, misalignment is likely to occur. However, the situation in which the gaming machine frame 2 is open is basically a situation in which a failure or malfunction has occurred and no game is being played by the player. Therefore, as long as the game is not performed, there is no problem for the player even if the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 in the open position are slightly displaced.

  By the way, in this embodiment, the movable body opening effect can be executed during the execution of the specific SP reach (specific effect) indicating that the winning expectation degree is high. The movable body release effect is an effect in which the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 are moved from the closed position to the open position and then moved from the open position to the closed position. In this embodiment, the movable body opening effect is such that the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 repeat the operation of the closed position → the open position → the closed position a plurality of times every predetermined time. By this movable body opening effect, it is possible to give the player a sense of excitement due to the high expectation of winning.

  Here, in the movable body opening effect of the present embodiment, since the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 are largely opened to the left and right (see FIG. 11), the movable range of the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 is wide. Therefore, if the movable body opening effect is executed while the gaming machine frame 2 is opened, the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 may come into contact with employees, players, or the like walking along the aisle of the game hall. Further, from the viewpoint of employees and players, it is an obstacle if the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 move while the gaming machine frame 2 is open.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, while the gaming machine frame 2 is being opened, even if the execution timing of the movable body opening effect is being executed during execution of a specific SP reach indicating that the winning expectation is high (even if the drive condition is satisfied). ), The left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 are maintained in the closed position. That is, the movable body opening drive effect is not executed while the gaming machine frame 2 is opened, and the movable body opening effect can be executed only while the gaming machine frame 2 is closed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 from greatly opening to the left and right while the gaming machine frame 2 is opened, which may be an obstacle for employees or players walking along the aisle of the game hall. Can be prevented.

7). Explanation of jackpot etc. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, there are “big hit” and “off” as a result of the jackpot lottery (special symbol lottery). In the case of “hit”, the “hit symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special figure display 81. In the case of “missing”, the “lost symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special figure display 81. When winning the jackpot, a “hit game” is executed in which the big winning opening 14 is opened with an opening pattern corresponding to the type of special symbol (type of jackpot) displayed in a stopped state. The jackpot game is also called a special game.

  In this embodiment, the jackpot game is a multi-round game (unit open game), an opening before the first round game is started (also referred to as OP), and an ending after the last round game is completed (Also expressed as ED). Each round game starts with the end of the OP or the end of the previous round game and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of ED. The closing time (interval time) of the big prize opening between round games is included in the open round game before the closing.

  There are several types of jackpots. The types of jackpots are as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 24, there are roughly two types in this embodiment. Probable jackpot and normal jackpot. The probability variation jackpot is a jackpot that controls the gaming state after the jackpot game to a high probability state described later. The normal jackpot is a jackpot that controls the gaming state after the jackpot game to a normal probability state (low probability state) described later.

  More specifically, for the probability variation jackpot and the regular jackpot that can be won in the special drawing 1 lottery (the lottery of the first special symbol), the winning prize opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R from 1R to 8R. 9R to 16R are jackpots that open the grand prize winning opening 14 for a maximum of 0.1 second per 1R. That is, the total number of rounds per jackpot is 16R, but the actual number of rounds is 8R. The substantial number of rounds is the number of rounds in which game balls can win up to the maximum number of winnings per round (8 in this embodiment). In these jackpots, from 9R to 16R, the opening time of the grand prize winning opening 14 is extremely short, and it is a round in which no winning ball can be expected. In addition, when “probable jackpot” is won by lottery of special figure 1, “special figure 1_probable symbol” is stopped on the first special figure indicator 81a, and when “normal jackpot” is won, “Special figure 1_normal symbol” is stopped and displayed on the first special figure display 81a.

  Further, the probability variation jackpot and the normal jackpot that can be won in the lottery of the special figure 2 (the lottery of the second special symbol) are jackpots that open the grand prize winning opening 14 from 1R to 16R for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R. In other words, these jackpots also have a substantial number of rounds of 16R. When “probability change jackpot” is won by lottery of special figure 2, “special figure 2_probability pattern” is stopped and displayed on the second special figure display 81b, and when “normal jackpot” is won, the second “Special figure 2_normal symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special figure display 81b.

  Regardless of which jackpot is won, after the jackpot game is controlled to the electric support control state (high base state) described later. The electric support control state continues until the next jackpot winning when it is controlled in accordance with the high probability state. On the other hand, when the control is performed in accordance with the normal probability state (low probability state), the number of times of power support (number of time reductions) is set to 100 times. The electric support number of times is the upper limit execution number of the special symbol variation display in the electric support control state.

  As shown in FIG. 24, the jackpot distribution rates in the lottery shown in FIG. 1 and the lottery shown in FIG. 2 are both 65% for probability variation and 35% for normal jackpot. However, if the jackpot is won based on the lottery of Special Figure 1, a jackpot game with a substantial number of rounds will be executed, whereas if the jackpot is won based on the lottery of Special Figure 2, it will be The lottery of FIG. 2 is set to be more advantageous for the player than the lottery of FIG. 1 in that a big hit game with 16 rounds is executed.

  Here, in this pachinko gaming machine PY1, the lottery for determining whether or not the jackpot is won is performed based on the “big hit random number”, and the winning jackpot type lottery is performed based on the “hit type random number”. As shown in FIG. 25A, the jackpot random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535. The hit type random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. Note that random numbers acquired based on winning at the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 include “reach random number” and “variation pattern random number” in addition to the big hit random number and the hit type random number.

  The reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not a reach is generated in the effect design variation effect indicating the result when the result of the jackpot determination is out of place. Reach is a state in which there is only one effect symbol that is variably displayed among a plurality of effect symbols, and depending on which symbol the effect symbol that is variably displayed is stopped and displayed, It is a state (for example, a state of “7 ↓ 7”) that is a combination of the production symbols shown. It should be noted that the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the reach state may be displayed so as to be slightly shaken in the display screen 50a, or may be displayed so as to repeat the enlargement and reduction. This reach random number takes a value in the range of 0-255.

  The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining a variation pattern including a variation time. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. In addition, the random number acquired based on the passage to the gate 13 includes a normal symbol random number (per random number) shown in FIG. The normal symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (ordinary symbol lottery) to determine whether or not to perform an auxiliary game that opens the electric Chu 12D. The normal symbol random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535.

8). Description of the gaming state Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment will be described. The special map display 81 and the general map display 82 of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 each have a probability variation function and a variation time shortening function. The state in which the probability variation function of the special figure indicator 81 is activated is referred to as “high probability state”, and the state in which it is not activated is referred to as “normal probability state (non-high probability state)”. In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the normal probability state. That is, the jackpot determination is performed using a jackpot determination table in which the value of the jackpot random number determined to be a jackpot is larger than the jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state (see FIG. 26A). That is, when the probability variation function of the special symbol display 81 is activated, the probability that the display result (that is, the stop symbol) of the special symbol variable display by the special symbol indicator 81 becomes a jackpot symbol, compared to when the special symbol indicator 81 is not activated. Becomes higher.

  Further, a state in which the fluctuation time shortening function of the special figure indicator 81 is in operation is referred to as “time-short state”, and a state in which it is not in operation is referred to as “non-time-short state”. In the short-time state, the variation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of variation display to the time when the display result is derived and displayed) is shorter than in the non-short-time state. That is, the variation pattern is determined using the variation pattern table that is determined so that the variation pattern having a short variation time is selected more than the non-temporal state (see FIG. 27). That is, when the fluctuation time shortening function of the special symbol display 81 is activated, it is easy to select a short fluctuation time as the fluctuation time of the variable symbol special display as compared to when the special symbol indicator 81 is not activated. As a result, in the short-time state, the special-patch holding pace is accelerated, and an effective winning (a winning that can be stored as a special-pending hold) at the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with smooth progress of the game.

  The probability variation function and variation time shortening function of the special figure indicator 81 may be activated at the same time, or only one of them may be activated. The probability changing function and the changing time shortening function of the general-purpose display 82 are operated in synchronization with the changing time reducing function of the special figure display 81. That is, the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the general-purpose display device 82 operate in the short-time state and do not operate in the non-short-time state. Therefore, in the short time state, the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery is higher than in the non-short time state. In other words, a hit determination (ordinary symbol determination) is performed using a normal symbol per-decision table having more normal symbol random numbers (per hit random) determined to be hit than a normal symbol per-decision table used in a non-time-saving state ( (See FIG. 26C). In other words, when the probability variation function of the general-purpose display 82 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable display of the normal symbol displayed by the general-purpose display 82 is a normal winning symbol is higher than when the probability variation function is not activated. .

  In the short time state, the normal symbol fluctuation time is shorter than in the non-short time state. In this embodiment, the variation time of the normal symbol is 7 seconds in the non-short-time state, but is 1 second in the short-time state (see FIG. 26D). Furthermore, in the time-saving state, the opening time of the electric Chu 12D in the auxiliary game is longer than that in the non-time-saving state (see FIG. 28). That is, the open time extension function of the electric Chu 12D is activated. In addition, in the short time state, the number of times the electric Chu 12D is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than that in the non-short time state (see FIG. 28). That is, the function for increasing the number of times the electric Chu 12D is opened is activated.

  In the situation where the probability changing function and the changing time shortening function of the general-purpose display 82 and the opening time extending function and the opening frequency increasing function of the electric Chu 12D are operating, these functions are not operated. Thus, the electric chute 12D is frequently opened, and the game balls are frequently won at the second starting port 12. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot balls, becomes high. Therefore, a state in which these functions are activated is referred to as a “high base state”, and a state in which these functions are not activated is referred to as a “low base state”. In the high base state, it is possible to aim for a big hit without greatly reducing the hand-held game balls. The high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control to support winning to the second starting port 12 by the electric Chu 12D) is being executed. Therefore, the high base state is also referred to as an electric support control state or a ball entry easy state. On the other hand, the low base state is also referred to as a non-electric support control state or a non-ball entering easy state.

  In the high base state, not all the functions described above may operate. That is, the operation of one or more of the probability variation function of the general-purpose display 82, the variation time shortening function of the general-purpose display 82, the opening time extending function of the electric Chu 12D, and the opening frequency increasing function of the electric Chu 12D. Therefore, it is only necessary that the electric chew 12D be opened more easily than when the function is not activated. Further, the high base state may be independently controlled without accompanying the time reduction state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, the gaming state after the jackpot game by winning the probability variation jackpot is a high probability state, a short time state, and a high base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “highly accurate base state”. The high-accuracy base state is terminated when a special symbol variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (10000 times in this embodiment), or when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed. In other words, in this embodiment, the highly accurate and high base state is substantially continued until the next jackpot winning. It should be noted that the termination condition for the high-accuracy and high-base state may be determined only by winning the jackpot and executing the jackpot game.

  In addition, the gaming state after the jackpot game by winning the normal jackpot is a normal probability state (a non-high probability state, that is, a low probability state), a short time state, and a high base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low-accuracy base state”. The low-accuracy base state ends when a special symbol variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), or when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed.

  When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is played for the first time, the gaming state after power-on is a normal probability state, a non-time-short state, and a low base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low probability low base state”. The low probability low base state will be referred to as a “normal game state”. A state in which a special game (a jackpot game) is being executed is referred to as a “special game state (a jackpot game state)”. Furthermore, the state controlled to at least one of the high probability state and the high base state is referred to as a “privilege gaming state”.

  In a high base state such as a high-accuracy high-base state or a low-accuracy high-base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously if the game ball is advanced to the right game area 6R (see FIG. 5) by hitting right. This is because the electric chew control makes it easier for the electric chew 12D to be opened compared to the low base state, and it is easier to win the second starting port 12 than to win the first starting port 11. . Therefore, the player makes a right turn to win the game ball to the second starting port 12 while passing the game ball to the gate 13 which is a trigger for the normal symbol lottery. As a result, it is possible to obtain a large number of start prizes (win prizes at the start opening) rather than left-handed. In this pachinko gaming machine PY1, a right-handed game is played even during a big hit game.

  On the other hand, in the low base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously by making the game ball enter the left game area 6L (see FIG. 5) by left-handed. Since the electric support control is not executed, the electric chew 12D is less likely to be opened than in the high base state, and it is easier to win the first start port 11 than to win the second start port 12. Because it is. Therefore, a left turn is made to win a game ball in the first starting port 11. As a result, it is possible to obtain a larger number of start prizes than right-handed.

9. Control Operation of Pachinko Game Machine Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 101 will be described based on FIGS. 29 and 30, and the operation of the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described based on FIGS. First, the operation of the game control microcomputer 101 will be described.

  [Main Side Timer Interrupt Processing] The game control microcomputer 101 repeats the main side timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 29 every short time, for example, 4 msec. First, the game control microcomputer 101 determines the jackpot random number used for the jackpot lottery, the hit type random number for determining the jackpot type, the reach random number for determining whether or not to reach the reach state in the effect design variation effect, and the variation pattern. The random number update process is performed to update the fluctuation pattern random number, the normal symbol random number (per random number) used for the normal symbol lottery (S101). Note that at least a part of each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like. If all random numbers are hardware random numbers, no software update process is required. The random number generation circuit may be built in the game control microcomputer 101.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 101 performs input processing to be described later (S102). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes a start port sensor detection process (S103), a special operation process (S104), and a normal operation process (S105). In the starting port sensor detection process (S103), if there is a winning detection by the first starting port sensor 11a or the second starting port sensor 12a, it is confirmed that there are less than four reserved memories corresponding to the starting port where the winning is detected. As a condition, a random number such as a big hit random number (a big hit random number, a hit type random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number (see FIG. 25A)) is acquired. If there is a passage detection by the gate sensor 13a, a normal symbol random number (see FIG. 25B) is acquired on condition that there are less than four ordinary symbols on hold.

  In the special operation process (S104), random numbers such as jackpot random numbers acquired in the start port sensor detection process (S103) are used by using a predetermined determination table (see FIGS. 24, 26A, 27B, and 27). judge. And the special symbol display (variation display and stop display) for showing the result of the jackpot lottery is performed. At the start of the special symbol variation display (immediately before the start), a variation start command including variation pattern information is set in a predetermined output buffer of the gaming RAM 104, and at the start of the special symbol stop display (immediately before the start) The variable stop command is set in a predetermined output buffer of the gaming RAM 104. Note that the fluctuation pattern is determined using a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 27 based on determination of various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers. As shown in FIG. 27, if the variation pattern is determined, the variation time during which the special symbol variation display is executed is also determined. The SP reach (super reach) shown in the remarks column in FIG. 27 is a reach that has a longer variation time after reach than normal reach. The table allocation ratio is set so that the SP reach is higher in the winning expectation degree (expectation for the big hit win) than in the normal reach. Further, the strong SP reach is set so that the winning expectation is higher than the weak SP reach A or the weak SP reach B.

  As a result of the determination of the jackpot random number, if the jackpot is won, the jackpot game (special) that opens the jackpot 14 according to a predetermined opening pattern (opening time and number of times, see FIG. 24) according to the type of jackpot Play). At the start of the jackpot game, an opening command including information on the type of winning jackpot symbol is set in a predetermined storage area of the game RAM 104. The opening command is a command indicating the start of opening. After the big hit game is started, a round designation command is set in a predetermined storage area of the game RAM 104 at the start of the round game, and an ending command is set in a predetermined storage area of the game RAM 104 at the start of the ending. In the special operation process (S104), if no random number such as a big hit random number is stored, a waiting-for-customer command for causing the presentation control microcomputer 121 to execute the waiting-for-customer effect is set.

  In the normal operation process (S105), the normal symbol random number acquired in the start port sensor detection process (S103) is determined using the normal symbol hit determination table (see FIG. 26C). And the normal symbol display (a change display and a stop display) for alerting | reporting the determination result is performed. As a result of the normal symbol random number determination, if the normal winning symbol is won, an auxiliary game that opens the electric chew 12D according to a predetermined opening pattern (opening time and number of times of opening, see FIG. 28) according to the game state. Do.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 101 performs an output process (S106) for outputting the command set in each process described above to the effect control board 120 or the like.

  [Input Processing] As shown in FIG. 30, in the input processing (S102), the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the frame release flag is ON (S201). The frame release flag indicates that either the front door 23 is open to the inner frame 21 or the inner frame 21 is open to the outer frame 22 (gaming machine) The frame 2 is open). The frame opening flag is used by the gaming control microcomputer 101 (main control side) to grasp the open / closed state of the gaming machine frame 2. If the frame release flag is not ON (NO in S201), the process proceeds to step S202.

  In step S202, it is determined whether or not the front door 23 is open with respect to the inner frame 21. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a detection signal indicating opening of the front door 23 is input from the front door opening sensor 26. If a detection signal indicating opening of the front door 23 is input (YES in S202), the process proceeds to step S203. On the other hand, if it is not input (NO in S202), it is subsequently determined whether or not the inner frame 21 is open to the outer frame 22. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a detection signal indicating opening of the inner frame 21 is input from the inner frame opening sensor 25. If a detection signal indicating the opening of the inner frame 21 is input (YES in S205), the process proceeds to step S203. On the other hand, if it has not been input (NO in S205), the gaming machine frame 2 has not been released, and the process proceeds to step S210.

  In step S203, a frame release command is set in a predetermined output buffer of the game RAM 104. The frame opening command notifies the effect control microcomputer 121 (sub control side) that the gaming machine frame 2 is opened. Thus, if either the front door 23 or the inner frame 21 is opened, a frame opening command is set. Then, the frame release flag is turned ON (S204), and the process proceeds to step S210.

  If it is determined in step S201 that the frame release flag is ON (YES in S201), the process proceeds to step S206. In step S206, it is determined whether or not the front door 23 is open with respect to the inner frame 21. If front door 23 is open (YES in S206), the process proceeds to step S210. On the other hand, if the front door 23 is not opened (NO in S206), it is then determined whether or not the inner frame 21 is opened with respect to the outer frame 22 (S207). If the inner frame 21 is open (YES in S207), the process proceeds to step S210. On the other hand, if the inner frame 21 is not open (NO in S207), the process proceeds to step S208.

  In step S208, a frame closing command is set in a predetermined output buffer of the gaming RAM 104. The frame closing command notifies the effect control microcomputer 121 (sub control side) that the gaming machine frame 2 is closed. Thus, if both the front door 23 and the inner frame 21 are closed, a frame closing command is set. Then, the frame release flag is turned off (S209), and the process proceeds to step S210.

  In step S210, as other input processes, various sensors (first start port sensor 11a, second start port sensor 12a, large winning port sensor 14a, general winning port sensor 10a) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine PY1. , Etc. (see FIG. 16)) is read, and payout data for paying out a winning ball corresponding to the type of winning opening is set in a predetermined storage area of the game RAM 104. After step S210, the input process (S102) ends.

  In parallel with the above-described processing in the game control microcomputer 101, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs the processes shown in FIGS. Hereinafter, the operation of the production control microcomputer 121 will be described.

  [Sub-side 1 ms timer interrupt process] The production control microcomputer 121 repeats the sub-side 1 ms timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 31 every short time such as 1 msec. The effect control microcomputer 121 executes the sub-side 1 ms timer interrupt process and also executes the sub-side 10 ms timer interrupt process (see FIG. 33) as will be described later. As shown in FIG. 31, in the sub-side 1 ms timer interrupt process, first, an input process is performed (S301). In the input process (S301), switch data (edge data and level data) is created based on detection signals from the input unit detection sensor 40a and the select button detection sensor 42a (see FIG. 17).

  Subsequently, lamp data output processing is performed (S302). In the lamp data output process (S302), in order to cause the frame lamp 212, the panel lamp 54, the display lamp 321, the upper left frame lamp 528, and the upper right frame lamp 578 to emit light at a timing suitable for the effect, The ramp data created in the process (S406) is output to the sub drive board 162. That is, the frame lamp 212, the panel lamp 54, the display lamp 321, the upper left frame lamp 528, and the upper right frame lamp 578 are made to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the lamp data.

  Next, drive control processing described later is performed (S303). The drive control process (S303) is for controlling the driving of the central upper unit 400 (lifting motor 310), the left movable body 510 (left upper motor 531), the right movable body 560 (upper right motor 581), and the panel movable body 55k. It is processing of. Then, a watchdog timer process (S304) for setting the reset of the watchdog timer is performed, and this process is finished.

  [Drive Control Process] As shown in FIG. 32, in the drive control process (S303), the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the movable body release effect drive data is set in a predetermined storage area of the effect RAM 124. Determine (S310). The movable body release effect drive data is drive data for executing the movable body release effect, and is set in step S606 (see FIG. 35) of the variable effect start process (S502) described later. If the movable body release effect drive data is set (YES in S310), the process proceeds to step S311. On the other hand, if it is not set (NO in S310), the process proceeds to step S314.

  In step S311, it is determined whether it is the execution timing of the movable body release effect (S311). That is, it is determined whether it is time to open and close the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560. If it is not the execution timing of the movable body release effect (NO in S311), the process proceeds to step S314. On the other hand, if it is the execution timing of the movable body opening effect (YES in S311), it is subsequently determined whether or not the frame opening flag is ON (S312). The open frame flag indicates that the gaming machine frame 2 is open, and is used by the effect control microcomputer 121 (sub control side) to grasp the open / closed state of the gaming machine frame 2.

  In step S312, if the open frame flag is not ON (NO in S312), the gaming machine frame 2 is closed. In this case, in order to execute the movable body opening effect, a control process for outputting the upper left motor 531 and the upper right motor 581 according to the movable body opening effect driving data (a serial signal or a clock signal is output from the serial port 125). Process) (S313), and the process proceeds to step S314. Thereby, while the gaming machine frame 2 is closed, the movable body opening effect is executed at the execution timing of the movable body opening effect.

  On the other hand, if the open frame flag is ON in step S312 (YES in S312), the gaming machine frame 2 is open. In this case, the process of step S313 is passed and the process proceeds to step S314. Thereby, during the opening of the gaming machine frame 2, the movable body opening effect is not executed even at the execution timing of the movable body opening effect. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 from being greatly opened to the left and right while the gaming machine frame 2 is opened.

  In step S314, as another drive control process, a control process (serial) for driving the central upper unit 400 and the movable panel body 55k based on other drive data set in a predetermined storage area of the effect RAM 124. Processing for outputting a serial signal or a clock signal from the port 125). Note that the set drive data is appropriately cleared after the drive control is completed. Thus, the drive control process (S303) is completed.

  [Sub-side 10 ms timer interruption process] The production control microcomputer 121 repeats the sub-side 10 ms timer interruption process shown in FIG. 33 every 10 msec. As shown in FIG. 33, in the sub-side 10 ms timer interrupt process, first, a received command analysis process described later is performed (S401). Next, switch state acquisition processing for storing the switch data created in the sub-side 1 ms timer interrupt processing in the effect RAM 124 as switch data for 10 ms timer interrupt processing is performed (S402). Subsequently, a switch process for setting the display content of the display screen 50a of the image display device 50 based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process is performed (S403).

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs voice control processing (S404). In the sound control process (S404), sound data (data for outputting sound from the speaker 610) is created, sound data is output to the sound control board 161, time management of sound effects is performed. As a result, sound suitable for the effect to be executed is output from the speaker 610. The speaker 610 is provided on the lower rear side of the upper decorative unit 200 (elevating unit 300).

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs serial signal output processing described later (S405). Thereafter, ramp data (data for controlling the light emission of the frame lamp 212, the panel lamp 54, the display lamp 321, the upper left frame lamp 528, and the upper right frame lamp 578) is created, various effect determination random numbers are updated, and the like. The other processing is executed (S406), and this processing is finished.

  [Reception Command Analysis Processing] As shown in FIG. 34, in the reception command analysis processing (S401), first, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a variation start command has been received from the game control board 100 (S501). If it has been received, a variation effect start process described later is performed (S502).

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a change stop command has been received from the game control board 100 (S503), and if received, performs a change effect end process (S504). In the variation effect end process (S504), the variation stop command is analyzed, and a change effect end command for ending the variation effect is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 based on the analysis result.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not an opening command indicating the start of execution of the jackpot game opening is received from the game control board 100 (S505), and if received, performs opening effect selection processing (S505). S506). In the opening effect selection process (S506), the opening command is analyzed, and the pattern (contents) of the opening effect to be executed during the opening of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, an opening effect start command for starting the opening effect with the selected opening effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a round designation command indicating the start of execution of the jackpot game round game is received from the game control board 100 (S507), and if received, round effect selection processing is performed. Perform (S508). In the round effect selection process (S508), the round designation command is analyzed, and the pattern (content) of the round effect to be executed during the round game of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, a round effect start command for starting the round effect with the selected round effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not an ending command indicating the start of execution of the jackpot game ending is received from the game control board 100 (S509), and if received, performs an ending effect selection process (S509). S510). In the ending effect selection process (S510), an ending command is analyzed, and an ending effect pattern (content) to be executed during the jackpot game ending is selected based on the analysis result. Then, an ending effect start command for starting the ending effect with the selected ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

  Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a frame opening command indicating opening of the gaming machine frame 2 has been received from the gaming control board 100 (S511), and if received, sets the frame open flag to ON. (S512). Thereby, the microcomputer 121 for production control grasps that the gaming machine frame 2 is opened.

  Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a frame closing command indicating the closing of the gaming machine frame 2 has been received from the gaming control board 100 (S513), and if received, sets the frame open flag to OFF. (S514). Thereby, the microcomputer 121 for production control grasps that the gaming machine frame 2 is closed.

  In step S515, as other processing, processing based on a received command other than the above commands (processing for executing a customer waiting effect, etc.) is performed. Then, the received command analysis process (S401) is finished.

  [Variation Effect Start Process] As shown in FIG. 35, in the change effect start process (S502), the effect control microcomputer 121 first analyzes a change start command (S601). The fluctuation start command includes information on fluctuation patterns (see FIG. 27) and information on special figure stop symbol data based on jackpot determination. Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects an effect symbol EZ that is finally stopped and displayed in the change effect (S602). Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects a change effect pattern that is the content of the change effect based on the analysis result of the change start command (S603). Once the variation production pattern is determined, the variation production time, the variation display mode of the production symbol, the presence / absence of the reach production, the contents of the reach production, the presence / absence of the SW production (production button production), the contents of the SW production, the production deployment configuration, the production design The details of the contents of the fluctuating effect, such as the type of background, are determined. The various variation effect patterns include a variation effect pattern for executing the movable body opening effect.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects a notice effect (S604). Thereby, the contents of the notice effects such as so-called step-up notice effects and chance-up notice effects are determined. Then, it is determined whether or not the variation effect pattern selected in step S603 is a variation effect pattern for executing the movable body release effect (S605). If it is a variable effect pattern for executing the movable body release effect (YES in S605), the movable body release effect drive data is set in a predetermined storage area of the effect RAM 124 (S606), and the process proceeds to step S607. On the other hand, if it is not the fluctuating effect pattern for executing the movable body opening effect (NO in S605), the process passes step S606 and proceeds to step S607.

  In step S607, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the change effect start command for starting the change effect in the selected effect design, the change effect pattern, and the notice effect in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. The start process (S502) is terminated. When the variable effect start command set in step S607 is transmitted to the image control board 140, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 reads a predetermined effect image from the image ROM 142 and displays it on the image display device 50. Variation effect is performed on the screen 50a.

  [Serial Signal Output Process] As shown in FIG. 36, in the serial signal output process (S405), the production control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not it is the timing when the opening operation of the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 is completed. Determine. The opening operation of the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 means an operation in which the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 move from the closed position to the opened position in the movable body opening effect. Specifically, the rendering control microcomputer 121 ends the opening operation of the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 depending on whether or not the ON state detection signal is received from the left opening photosensor 535 and the right opening photosensor 585. It is determined whether or not the timing is correct.

  If the opening operation of the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 is completed (YES in S701), the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 have finished moving to the open position. Therefore, in this case, the upper left motor driver IC 11 and the upper right motor driver IC 21 have a constant current of 71 with respect to the upper left motor 531 and the upper right motor 581 in order to enter the holding state (to generate stop excitation). A serial signal and a clock signal are output from the serial port 125 so as to supply a current having a magnitude of% (S702). Accordingly, it is possible to apply the stop holding force based on the stop excitation to the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 in the open position, and hold the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 stopped. If it is not the timing when the opening operation of the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 is completed (NO in S701), step S702 is passed and the process proceeds to step S703.

  In step S703, it is determined whether it is the timing when the closing operation of the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 is completed. The closing operation of the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 means an operation in which the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 move from the open position to the closed position in the movable body opening effect. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 121 completes the closing operation of the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 depending on whether or not the ON state detection signal is received from the left block photosensor 536 and the right block photosensor 586. It is determined whether or not the timing is correct.

  If the closing operation of the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 is completed (YES in S703), the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 have finished moving to the closed position. Therefore, in this case, in order to make a current-free state, the upper left motor driver IC 11 and the upper right motor driver IC 21 do not supply current to the upper left motor 531 and the upper right motor 581 from the serial port 125. A serial signal and a clock signal are output (S704). Thereby, the stop holding force based on the stop excitation is not applied to the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 in the closed position. If it is not the timing when the closing operation of the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 is completed (NO in S703), step S704 is passed and the process proceeds to step S705.

  In step S705, it is determined whether the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 are in the open position (opening). That is, it is determined whether or not the detection signal of the ON state is received from the left open photo sensor 535 and the right open photo sensor 585. If not open (NO in S705), the process proceeds to step S710. On the other hand, if it is open (YES in S705), it is subsequently determined whether or not the frame open flag has been switched from OFF to ON. That is, it is determined whether it is the timing when the gaming machine frame 2 is released. If the open frame flag has been switched from OFF to ON (YES in S706), the process proceeds to step S707.

  In step S707, in order to make a no-current state, a serial signal is sent from the serial port 125 so that the upper left motor driver IC11 and the upper right motor driver IC21 do not supply current to the upper left motor 531 and the upper right motor 581, respectively. And a clock signal is output (S707) and it progresses to step S710. Thus, when the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 are in the open position, when the gaming machine frame 2 is opened, the holding state is switched to the no-current state. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 23, even if the left movable body 510 of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 approaches the right adjacent pachinko gaming machine PY2, the left movable body 510 is manually closed (with a relatively small force). Can be returned to As a result, it is possible to prevent the gaming machine frame 2 of the left pachinko gaming machine PY2 from becoming difficult to open.

  If it is determined in step S706 that the open frame flag has not been switched from OFF to ON (NO in S706), the process proceeds to step S708. In step S708, it is determined whether or not the open frame flag has been switched from ON to OFF. That is, it is determined whether or not it is the timing when the gaming machine frame 2 is closed. If it is determined that the open frame flag has not been switched from ON to OFF (NO in S708), the process proceeds to step S710. On the other hand, if the open frame flag has been switched from ON to OFF (YES in S708), the process proceeds to step S709.

  In step S709, the upper left motor driver IC 11 and the upper right motor driver IC 21 make 71% of the constant current to the upper left motor 531 and the upper right motor 581 in order to set the holding state (to generate stop excitation). A serial signal and a clock signal are output from the serial port 125 so as to supply a current having a magnitude. Thus, when the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 are in the open position, if the gaming machine frame 2 is closed, the currentless state is switched to the holding state. Thereby, after the gaming machine frame 2 is closed, it is possible to prevent the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 in the open position from being displaced and to prevent the appearance from being damaged.

  In step S710, other processing for outputting a serial signal (for example, processing for outputting a serial signal and a clock signal from the serial port 125 in order to give a stop holding force to the movable panel 55k at the production position) is executed. Then, this process is finished.

10. Effects of this embodiment As described in detail above, according to this pachinko gaming machine PY1, as shown in FIG. 13A, when the left middle decoration part 211 is viewed from the front part 211a (player side), It is possible to show the upper edge portion 211f protruding above the virtual corner portion KK while making the virtual corner portion KK based on the right side surface portion 211d, the upper surface portion 211c, and the front surface portion 211a conscious. Therefore, it is possible to show the novel left middle decoration part 211 (production member) while maintaining a sharp appearance.

  Further, according to this pachinko gaming machine PY1, the corner portion 211f1 on the front surface 211a side (front side) of the upper edge 211f is not sharp because it has a curved chamfer. Therefore, it is possible to improve the safety when contacting the corner portion 211f1 of the upper edge portion 211f. Therefore, it is possible to provide a safe left middle decorative portion 211 while maintaining a sharp appearance by the virtual corner portion KK based on the right side surface portion 211d, the upper surface portion 211c, and the front surface portion 211a.

  Further, according to this pachinko gaming machine PY1, the left middle decorative portion 211 is attached to the front door 23 of the gaming machine frame 2 (see FIG. 8), and as shown in FIG. Corner portion 211f1 protrudes toward the player side. Therefore, while it is possible to enhance the impression of the gaming machine frame 2 having a sharp appearance, the player can easily touch the corner portion 211f1. Therefore, as described above, since the corner portion 211f1 is chamfered in a curved surface, it is possible to achieve both a sharp appearance and safety.

  Further, according to the present pachinko gaming machine PY1, as shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B, the upper edge 211f is chamfered in a curved shape along the longitudinal direction (front-rear direction). . In other words, in the upper edge portion 211f, not only the corner portion 211f1 on the front surface portion 211a side (player side) is curved chamfered, but also curved chamfered along the longitudinal direction. . Therefore, safety can be further improved.

11. Modified Examples Hereinafter, modified examples will be described. In the description of the modification, the same reference numerals are assigned to the same configurations as those of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the above embodiment, and the description is omitted. Of course, you may comprise combining the structure which concerns on a modification suitably. Further, technical features in the above-described embodiments and the following modifications can be appropriately deleted unless they are described as essential in the present specification.

  In the above embodiment, when the gaming machine frame 2 is opened, the gaming machine frame 2 is opened while the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 are in the closed position or the opened position. On the other hand, in the first modification, when the gaming machine frame 2 is opened while the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 are not in the closed position, the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 are moved to the closed position. (Restoration). Hereinafter, the received command analysis process (S401) in the first modification will be described with reference to FIG. However, the difference from the received command analysis processing (S401, see FIG. 34) of the above embodiment will be mainly described.

  [Reception Command Analysis Processing] As shown in FIG. 37, in the reception command analysis processing (S401) of the first modified example, when the production control microcomputer 121 receives the frame opening command in step S511 (YES in S511), The frame open flag is turned ON (S512), and the forced closing process is executed (S520).

  [Forced Blocking Process] As shown in FIG. 38, in the forced blocking process (S520), the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 are in the closed position (in the closed state). Is determined (S801). That is, it is determined whether or not the detection signal indicating the ON state is received from the left block photosensor 536 and the right block photosensor 586. If it is closed (YES in S801), this process ends. On the other hand, if not closed (NO in S801), movable body forced return data for forcibly returning the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 to the closed position is set in a predetermined storage area of the effect RAM 124 (S802). ). Then, in order to return the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 to the closed position in accordance with the movable body forced return data, a control process for driving the upper left motor 531 and the upper right motor 581 (serial signal or clock from the serial port 125). Signal output processing) is performed (S803), and this processing ends.

  According to the first modification, when the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 are not in the closed position (including the case where the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 are in the middle of movement), the gaming machine frame 2 is When opened, the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 can be automatically returned to the closed position. Therefore, in the state in which the gaming machine frame 2 is open, the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 are not greatly opened to the left and right (in the open / close position), and can be prevented from being obstructed. It is. That is, on the condition that the gaming machine frame 2 is opened, in order to automatically return the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 to the closed position, the trouble of manually returning the left movable body 510 toward the closed position as in the above embodiment. Can be omitted.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22, when the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 are in the open position while the gaming machine frame 2 is open, there is nothing for both the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560. It was in a current state. On the other hand, in the second modified example, as shown in FIG. 39, when the left movable body 510 is in the open position while the gaming machine frame 2 is open, the no-current state is set, while the gaming machine frame 2 is open. When the right movable body 560 is in the open position, the holding state (71%) is set. That is, the control state by the drivers (the upper left motor driver IC 11 and the upper right motor driver IC 21) is made different between the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560.

  According to the second modification, as shown in FIG. 23, even when the left movable body 510 in the open position approaches the left pachinko gaming machine PY2 while the gaming machine frame 2 is opened, the left movable body In 510, there is no current. Therefore, the left movable body 510 can be manually returned (with a relatively small force) toward the closed position, and the pachinko gaming machine PY2 adjacent to the left can be easily opened. On the other hand, while the gaming machine frame 2 is opened, the right movable body 560 in the opened position does not approach the pachinko gaming machine PY2 adjacent to the left so much. Therefore, by applying a stop holding force to the right movable body 560, the right movable body 560 in the open position can be prevented from being displaced.

  The right movable body 560 can move to the right of the right edge 2R of the gaming machine frame 2 (see FIG. 11). Accordingly, when the pachinko gaming machine frame 2 of the right adjacent pachinko gaming machine is opened while the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is opened, the right movable body 560 of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and the gaming machine of the right adjacent pachinko gaming machine. There is a risk of contact with the frame 2. Therefore, at this time, it is possible to reduce the impact force due to the contact when the right holding body 560 is not provided with the stop holding force. As described above, when the relaxation of the impact force due to the contact is considered rather than the displacement of the right movable body 560 during the opening of the gaming machine frame 2, this embodiment (see FIG. 39) described above than the modified example (see FIG. 39). 22) is preferred.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 13A and 13B, the corner portion 211f1 on the front end side of the upper edge portion 211f of the left middle decorative portion 211 is subjected to curved chamfering (R chamfering). It was. On the other hand, in the third modified example, as shown in FIGS. 40A and 40B, the corner portion 211f3 is subjected to planar chamfering (C chamfering). A flat chamfer can be easier to manufacture than a curved chamfer. That is, the manufacturing cost can be suppressed.

  However, as can be seen from a comparison between FIGS. 13 (A) and 13 (B) and FIGS. 40 (A) and 40 (B), the curved chamfer gives the impression that the chamfer is applied rather than the flat chamfer. hard. That is, the corner portion 211f1 in the above form is less likely to give the player a sense of discomfort than the corner portion 211f3 of the third modified example, and it is possible to easily maintain a sharper appearance.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the gaming machine frame 2 is opened with respect to the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 in the open position, the holding state is switched to the no-current state. However, when the gaming machine frame 2 is opened to a movable member (driving member) other than the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560, for example, the central upper unit 400 in the raised position or the board movable body 55k in the production position. The holding state may be switched to the no-current state. When the gaming machine frame 2 is opened with respect to the movable board body 55k at the effect position, the movable board body 55k can be manually returned to the origin position when the holding state is switched to the no-current state. Thereby, it is possible to avoid that the board movable body 55k gets in the way in front of the center of the display screen 50a. Therefore, it is possible to make it easier for employees of the game hall to perform work for, for example, ball clogging after opening the gaming machine frame 2.

  In the above embodiment, the gaming machine frame 2 is opened, that is, based on either the front door 23 is opened with respect to the inner frame 21 or the inner frame 21 is opened with respect to the outer frame 22. Changed from holding state to no-current state. However, the holding state may be switched to the no-current state only when the front door 23 opens with respect to the inner frame 21. Alternatively, the holding state may be switched to the no-current state only when the inner frame 21 opens with respect to the outer frame 22.

  In the above embodiment, the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 in the open position (operating position) are switched from the holding state to the no-current state. However, the position of the movable member when switching from the holding state to the no-current state is not limited to the operation position after the movable member has moved from the standby position (origin position, initial position). For example, when the gaming machine frame 2 is closed, a stop holding force is applied to the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 at the closed position (origin position, initial position) (set to a holding state). When the gaming machine frame 2 is opened, the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 in the closed position may be switched from the holding state to the no-current state. In this case, the current consumption in the upper left motor 531 and the upper right motor 581 can be suppressed by switching to the no-current state. Note that when the gaming machine frame 2 is opened, basically no game is performed by the player, so there is no problem even if the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 in the closed position are displaced.

  In the above embodiment, the left movable body and the right movable body 560 are switched from the holding state to the non-current state (non-holding state) with respect to the left movable body and the right movable body 560 based on the opening of the gaming machine frame 2 (satisfaction of a predetermined condition). did. However, the holding state may be switched to the non-holding state depending on conditions other than the opening of the gaming machine frame 2. For example, based on a waiting state for a customer (a state in which the special symbol variation display is not started), the left movable body and the right movable body 560 in the closed position or the open position are switched from the holding state to the no-current state. Anyway. In this case, current consumption in the upper left motor 531 and the upper right motor 581 can be suppressed by entering the customer waiting state. In the customer waiting state, basically, no game is played by the player, so there is no problem even if the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 are slightly misaligned.

  Further, for example, at a predetermined time (for example, 11:00 pm), the holding state may be switched to the no-current state. Or you may make it switch from a holding | maintenance state to a no-current state based on operation by a predetermined operation means. In this case, for example, a predetermined operation means is provided on the back side of the gaming machine frame 2. Then, when an employee of the game hall opens the gaming machine frame 2, the predetermined operation means may be operated to switch from the holding state to the no-current state. In this case, the operation means may be a dedicated operation means, but may be an existing operation means such as the input unit 40k or the select button 42k.

  Further, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, the left movable body 510 (movable member, drive member) that can move leftward from the left edge 2L of the gaming machine frame 2 and the right edge 2R of the gaming machine frame 2 The right movable body 560 (movable member) movable to the right is switched from the holding state to the no-current state. However, the movable state is switched from the holding state to the non-current state with respect to the movable member that can move above the upper edge 2U of the gaming machine frame 2 and the movable member that can move below the lower edge 2D of the gaming machine frame 2. You may do it. Further, the movable member that switches from the holding state to the no-current state includes a rotatable movable member, a movable operation means (effect button), a vibrating operation means, a movable light emitting means, and a movable display means (liquid crystal display). Apparatus, touch panel), electric Chu opening / closing member 12k, AT opening / closing member 14k, and the like can be changed as appropriate. The switching from the holding state to the no-current state is executed by the effect control microcomputer 121 (control means), but the CPU provided on the sub drive board 162 or the game control board 100 provided on the game control board 100. Other control means such as the microcomputer 101 may be executed.

  Moreover, in the said form, the inner frame 21 and the front door 23 (opening-closing part) were rotatable around the opening-closing axis KH (refer FIG. 2) extended in an up-down direction on the left side of the gaming machine frame 2. However, the inner frame 21 and the front door 23 may be rotatable around an opening / closing axis extending in the vertical direction on the right side of the gaming machine frame 2. Alternatively, the inner frame 21 and the front door 23 can be rotated around an opening / closing axis extending in the left / right direction above the gaming machine frame 2, or an opening / closing axis extending in the left / right direction below the gaming machine frame 2. It may be possible to turn around.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the holding state is set (when the stop excitation is generated), the upper left motor driver IC 11 and the upper right motor driver IC 21 respectively supply a constant current to the upper left motor 531 and the upper right motor 581 ( In this embodiment, a current (first reduction current) of 71% (200 mA) is supplied. However, the magnitude of the current when generating the stop excitation can be changed as appropriate. For example, the upper left motor driver IC 11 and the upper right motor driver IC 21 may supply the constant current itself to be in the holding state. . Alternatively, the holding state may be made based on the fact that the upper left motor driver IC 11 and the upper right motor driver IC 21 supply 38% of the constant current (second reduced current). In this case, current consumption in the upper left motor 531 and the upper right motor 581 can be suppressed. The motor (driving means) that generates the stop holding force based on the stop excitation is not limited to the bipolar stepping motor, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, a unipolar stepping motor may be used.

  Further, in the above form, the upper left motor driver IC 11 and the upper right motor driver IC 21 supply a current of 71% of a constant current (200 mA in this embodiment) based on the opening of the gaming machine frame 2 (holding) State) to a state where no current is supplied (no current state). However, for example, from the state in which the upper left motor driver IC 11 and the upper right motor driver IC 21 supply a current having a magnitude of 71% of the constant current (first holding state), a current having a magnitude of 38% of the constant current is supplied. You may make it switch to the supply state (2nd holding | maintenance state). In this case, the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 can be slightly moved by weakening the stop holding force based on the stop excitation based on the opening of the gaming machine frame 2.

  In the above embodiment, the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 are in the closed position even when the movable body opening effect is performed (when the driving condition is satisfied) while the gaming machine frame 2 is opened. Maintained. However, the movable member (drive member) that maintains the stopped state even when the drive condition is satisfied is not limited to the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the movable board body 55k may be maintained at the origin position even when the movable board body 55k at the origin position is moved to the effect position while the gaming machine frame 2 is opened. In this case, while the gaming machine frame 2 is opened and the game hall employee is working on a clogged ball or the like, the employee moves when the movable board 55k at the origin position moves to the production position. It is possible to prevent abutment.

  In the above embodiment, the “stop holding force” is a stop holding force based on stop excitation of the upper left motor 531 and the upper right motor 581 and is different from the holding force as a function originally provided in the stepping motor. . In other words, the “stop holding force” is given based on the control by the production control microcomputer 121 (control means).

  In the above embodiment, while the gaming machine frame 2 is opened, the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 at the closed position (standby position) have the driving timing (the drive condition is satisfied) even at the execution timing of the movable body opening effect. Even so, the closed position was maintained. However, the position of the movable member (drive member) that maintains the stop is not limited to the position before movement (standby position, origin position, initial position), but is the position after movement (operation position, drive position). May be. In short, while the gaming machine frame 2 is being opened, even if the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 in the opened position satisfy the drive condition for returning to the closed position (for example, when a predetermined time has passed, The release position may be maintained by pressing a return button or the like for returning to the standby position).

  In the above embodiment, the timing for executing the movable body opening effect is either when the front door 23 is open with respect to the inner frame 21 or when the inner frame 21 is open with respect to the outer frame 22. However, the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 are maintained in the closed position. However, only when the front door 23 is opened with respect to the inner frame 21, the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 are maintained in the closed position even at the execution timing of the movable body opening effect. May be. Alternatively, only when the inner frame 21 is open with respect to the outer frame 22, the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 are maintained in the closed position even at the execution timing of the movable body opening effect. May be.

  Further, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, the left movable body 510 that can move to the left from the left edge 2L of the gaming machine frame 2 and the right side that can move to the right from the right edge 2R of the gaming machine frame 2 The movable body 560 is maintained in a stopped state even when the drive condition for movement is satisfied. However, the driving condition for moving the movable member (driving member) movable above the upper edge 2U of the gaming machine frame 2 or the movable member movable below the lower edge 2D of the gaming machine frame 2 Even if is established, the stopped state may be maintained. In addition, the movable member that maintains the stopped state even if the drive condition is satisfied includes a rotatable movable member, a movable operation means (effect button), a vibration-operable operation means, a movable light-emitting means, a movement Possible display means (liquid crystal display device or touch panel), electric chew opening / closing member 12k, AT opening / closing member 14k, and the like can be appropriately changed.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 are stopped while the game machine frame 2 is opened, even when the execution timing of the movable body release effect is reached (even if the drive condition is satisfied). Maintained. However, when the other driving conditions are satisfied, the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 may be kept stopped. For example, even if there is an operation on the operation means (effect button) for moving the movable member, the movable member may be kept stopped while the gaming machine frame 2 is opened. . Alternatively, the movable member automatically moves when a predetermined time is reached based on RTC (real time clock). In this case, while the gaming machine frame 2 is opened, the movable member may be kept stopped even when a predetermined time is reached.

  In the above embodiment, when the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 are not in the closed position (predetermined position), the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 are closed based on the fact that the gaming machine frame 2 is opened. It was made to return automatically to. However, the movable members that are automatically returned on condition that the gaming machine frame 2 is opened are not limited to the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560, and move upward from the upper edge 2U of the gaming machine frame 2, for example. The central upper unit 400 that can be used may be used and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the board movable body 55k may be automatically returned to the origin position based on the release of the gaming machine frame 2 when the board movable body 55k is not at the origin position. In this case, it is not necessary to manually return the movable board 55k to the origin position when a game hall employee performs work such as ball clogging with the gaming machine frame 2 opened, thus simplifying the work. It is possible to Moreover, the movable member to be automatically returned includes a rotatable movable member, a movable operating means (production button), a vibrating operating means, a movable light emitting means, a movable display means (liquid crystal display device or touch panel), The electric chew opening / closing member 12k, the AT opening / closing member 14k, and the like may be used.

  In the above embodiment, when the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 are not in the closed position (predetermined position) when the gaming machine frame 2 is opened, the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 are automatically moved to the closed position. To return. However, if the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 are not in other predetermined positions (for example, an open position) other than the closed position, the game machine frame 2 is automatically moved to the predetermined position based on the opening. You may do it. For example, if the board movable body 55k is not in the effect position (predetermined position), the game machine frame 2 may be automatically moved to the effect position based on the opening.

  Moreover, in the said form, when the left side movable body 510 and the right side movable body 560 are not in a closed position, the front door 23 opens with respect to the inner frame 21, or the inner frame 21 opens with respect to the outer frame 22. Based on either of these, the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 are automatically returned to the closed position. However, the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 may be automatically returned to the closed position only when the front door 23 opens with respect to the inner frame 21. Alternatively, the left movable body 510 and the right movable body 560 may be automatically returned to the closed position only when the inner frame 21 opens with respect to the outer frame 22.

  Moreover, in the said form, while providing the upper edge part 211f (extension part) in the left center decoration part 211 (direction member) provided in the left decoration unit 210 of the front door 23 (refer FIG. 8), the corner | angular part 211f1 is provided. Chamfered to. However, the extension member and the effect member to be chamfered are not limited to the left middle decorative portion 211 provided on the front door 23, and can be changed as appropriate. Therefore, the effect member provided in the operation mechanism unit 230 and the effect member (for example, decoration members, such as a logo member) provided in the game board 1 may be sufficient. Moreover, you may give the extension part and chamfering which were mentioned above with respect to a movable member, the speaker 610, the light emission decoration body, etc.

  Moreover, in the said form, as shown to FIG. 13 (A) (B), the upper edge part 211f (extension part) extended above the said right side surface part 211d in the same direction as the right side part 211d (1st surface part) is provided. It was. However, the site where the extension is provided can be changed as appropriate. For example, an extension portion may be provided that extends upward or rightward from the front surface portion 211a in the same direction as the front surface portion 211a (third surface portion). Or you may provide the extension part extended ahead rather than the said upper surface part 211c in the same direction as the upper surface part 211c (3rd surface part). And in the said form, although the upper edge part 211f (extension part) extended mainly in the front-back direction, the direction where an extension part is extended can be changed suitably. For example, the extension part may extend mainly in the left-right direction or the up-down direction.

  Moreover, in the said form, while providing the upper edge part 211f (extension part) in the left center decoration part 211 (effect member) provided with the virtual corner | angular part KK so that it may protrude toward the player side (refer FIG. 8), the corner | angular part is provided. The portion 211f1 is chamfered. However, the shape of the extending member and the effect member to be chamfered can be changed as appropriate, and includes at least a first surface portion, a second surface portion, and a third surface portion that are in contact with each other, and the first surface portion and the second surface portion. Any production member that can recognize a virtual corner based on the surface portion and the third surface portion may be used. Therefore, for example, the above-described extension and chamfering may be performed on a production member having a shape such as a rectangular parallelepiped, a cube, a triangular prism, or a quadrangular prism.

  Moreover, in the said form, as shown to FIG. 15 (A) (B), the upper edge of the upper edge part 211f was curved chamfering along the longitudinal direction. However, planar chamfering may be performed or chamfering may not be performed. Moreover, in the said form, as shown to FIG. 13 (A), although the corner part 211f1 of the front side of the upper edge part 211f was curved-shaped chamfering, it does not need to be chamfered.

  Moreover, in the said form, although the left center decoration part 211 was comprised by 2 members, it may be comprised by 1 member and may be comprised by 3 or more members. Further, in the left middle decorative portion 211, the upper edge portion 211f is provided so as to be joined to the upper surface portion 211c (second surface portion) and not to the right side surface portion 211d (first surface portion). However, the upper edge portion 211f may be provided so as to be joined to the right side surface portion 211d and not to the top surface portion 211c. Or you may provide the upper edge part 211f so that it may join to both the upper surface part 211c (2nd surface part) and the right side surface part 211d (1st surface part).

  In the above embodiment, four random numbers such as jackpot random numbers are acquired as random numbers (determination information) acquired based on winning to the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, but one random number May be determined based on the random number to determine whether or not it is a big hit, the type of win, the presence or absence of reach, and the type of variation pattern. That is, it is possible to arbitrarily set the number of random numbers acquired based on the start winning and what is determined in each random number.

  In the above embodiment, the game machine is determined to shift to the high probability state based on the type of the winning jackpot symbol. However, a so-called V chance machine (a game that controls to a high probability state based on the passage of a specific area). Machine). Although only the big prize device 14D is provided as the big prize device, two big prize devices may be provided.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 does not execute the small hit game (the special game where the total opening time of the big winning opening is short as a predetermined time (for example, 1.8 seconds) or less), but the small hit game is executed. It is good as a pachinko machine to get. The state in which the small hit game is being executed is referred to as a small hit game state.

  In the above embodiment, the game machine is configured as a game machine (so-called probability variable loop type game machine), which is controlled to the high probability state until the next jackpot game is started. May be configured as a gaming machine with a number of cuts. Moreover, in the said form, it comprised so that the fluctuation | variation of special figure 2 might be performed with priority over the fluctuation | variation of special figure 1. FIG. On the other hand, you may comprise so that the fluctuation | variation of special figure 2 and the fluctuation | variation of special figure 1 may be performed according to the winning order to a start opening. In this case, a storage area that can be stored by adding the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold is provided in the game RAM 104, and the determination information is stored in the storage area in accordance with the winning order. It can be configured to digest from Further, it may be configured such that the fluctuation of the special figure 1 can be executed even during the fluctuation of the special figure 2, and the fluctuation of the special figure 2 can be executed even during the fluctuation of the special figure 1. That is, you may comprise as a game machine which performs what is called simultaneous fluctuation. Moreover, you may comprise as what is called 1 type 2 type | mold mixing machine or a honey-type game machine. That is, the present invention can be suitably applied to gaming machines having various game characteristics regardless of the game characteristics of the gaming machine.

  Moreover, in the said form, it was comprised as a pachinko game machine controlled to a jackpot game state (special game state) on the condition that the special symbol which shows that was won and it was stopped and displayed. On the other hand, it may be configured as a slot machine (cylinder gaming machine, pachislot gaming machine). In this case, in the case of a so-called normal machine that increases the medals by winning a big bonus or a regular bonus, a state in which a bonus such as a big bonus or a regular bonus is being executed corresponds to a special gaming state. Also, if it is a so-called ART machine or AT machine that increases the number of medals during a special game period such as ART (assist replay time) or AT (assist time) that can be frequently won for small roles, the state during ART or AT Corresponds to the special gaming state. In addition, in the normal machine, the control condition for the special gaming state is that each combination of symbols that triggers the transition to the big bonus or regular bonus on the activated winning line after winning the big bonus or regular bonus. It is derived and displayed as a reel display result. In addition, the control conditions for the special gaming state on ART machines and AT machines are determined by, for example, winning the ART or AT activation timing by winning the ART or AT execution lottery and then digesting the prescribed number of games. is there.

  In this specification, “establishment of predetermined control conditions” means that, in the above-described form, a win is won in the lottery of the first special symbol or the lottery of the second special symbol, and the jackpot symbol indicating the win is stopped and displayed. It is.

12 Inventions described in the above-described embodiments In the above-described embodiments, the inventions of the following means are shown. In the description of the means described below, the corresponding configuration names and expressions in the above-described embodiment, and reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the component of each invention is not limited to this supplementary note.

<Means A>
The invention according to means A1
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) that controls to an advantageous special gaming state (big hit gaming state) based on establishment of a predetermined control condition,
Movable members (left movable body 510, right movable body 560),
Drive means (upper left motor 531, upper right motor 581) capable of applying a stop holding force for holding the movable member stopped;
Control means capable of controlling the drive means (production control microcomputer 121),
The control means includes
A non-holding state (no current state) in which the driving unit does not apply a stop holding force to the movable member based on the establishment of a predetermined condition when the driving unit is in a holding state that applies a stop holding force to the movable member. ) (The process of step S707 can be executed, see FIG. 22).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to switch from the holding state in which the stop holding force is applied to the movable member to the non-holding state in which the stop holding force is not applied. Therefore, even if a human body or other structure is in contact with the movable member, the movable member can easily escape, and the movable member can be prevented from getting in the way.

The invention according to means A2
In the gaming machine described in means A1,
The movable member is movable to a predetermined standby position (closed position) or an operating position (open position) that makes contact more easily than the standby position.
The control means can be brought into the holding state when the movable member moves to the operating position (the process of step S702 can be executed, see FIG. 22), and the movable member is brought to the operating position. In some cases, the gaming machine can be switched from the holding state to the non-holding state based on the establishment of the predetermined condition.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the movable member is in the operating position, it is easier to come into contact with a human body, other structures, or the like than when the movable member is in the standby position. At this time, if the movable member in the operating position remains in the holding state, the impact force when it comes into contact with a human body or other structure is increased. Therefore, by making it possible to switch from the holding state to the non-current state when the movable member is in the operating position, it is possible to reduce the impact force in the event of contact.

The invention according to means A3 is
In the gaming machine described in means A2,
A frame-like base frame part (outer frame 22, or outer frame 22 and inner frame 21) and an opening / closing part (inner frame 21 and front door 23 or front door 23) that can be opened and closed with respect to the base frame part; A gaming machine frame (2) including
The movable member is attached to the opening / closing part,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined condition is established based on the opening / closing portion being opened with respect to the base frame portion.

  According to the gaming machine of this configuration, when the movable member attached to the opening / closing part is in the operating position and the opening / closing part is further opened with respect to the base frame part, the human body and other structures are movable. The possibility of coming into contact with the member is greatly increased. Therefore, at this time, by switching from the holding state to the non-holding state, it is possible to reduce the impact force when the movable member comes into contact with the surroundings.

The invention according to means A4 is
In the gaming machine described in means A3,
When the movable member is in the operating position, at least a part thereof is outside the frame edge of the gaming machine frame (the edge portion including the upper edge 2U, the lower edge 2D, the left edge 2L, and the right edge 2R). It is a gaming machine characterized by being (see FIG. 11).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, since the movable member in the operating position is outside the frame edge of the gaming machine frame, the possibility that the movable member comes into contact when the opening / closing part is opened is further increased. Therefore, as described above, by switching from the holding state to the non-holding state, it is possible to reduce the impact force when the movable member comes into contact with the surroundings.

The invention according to means A5 is
In the gaming machine described in means A4,
When the movable member is in the operating position, at least a part thereof is on the outer side (left side) of the edge portion (left edge 2L) on the opening / closing axis (KH) side of the gaming machine frame (see FIG. 11)).

  According to the gaming machine of this configuration, since the movable member in the operating position is outside the edge portion on the opening / closing axis side of the gaming machine frame, when the opening / closing part is opened, the movable member opens and closes the gaming machine. There is a risk of coming into contact with other gaming machines arranged on the shaft side. In this case, if the movable member in the operating position remains in the holding state, it is difficult to open the opening / closing sections of other gaming machines. Therefore, by switching the holding member from the holding state to the non-holding state in the movable member in the operating position when the opening / closing part is opened, it is possible to easily open and close the opening / closing parts of other gaming machines.

The invention according to means A6 is
In the gaming machine according to any one of means A3 to means A5,
The control means is based on the fact that the opening / closing part opens with respect to the base frame part (receives a frame opening command in step S511) when the movable member is not in a predetermined position (closed position). The gaming machine is characterized in that the movable member can be moved to the predetermined position (the process of step S803 can be executed).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the opening / closing part is opened when the movable member is not in the predetermined position, the movable member can be moved to the predetermined position. Therefore, it can be avoided that the movable member is not in a predetermined position while the opening / closing part is opened, and that the surrounding member may be disturbed.

The invention according to means A7 is
A frame-like base frame part (outer frame 22, or outer frame 22 and inner frame 21) and an opening / closing part (inner frame 21 and front door 23 or front door 23) that can be opened and closed with respect to the base frame part; A gaming machine frame (2) including
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) that controls to an advantageous special gaming state (big hit gaming state) based on establishment of a predetermined control condition,
A drive member (left movable body 510, right movable body 560) which is attached to the opening / closing section and can be driven;
Drive means (upper left motor 531, upper right motor 581) capable of applying a stop holding force for holding the stop of the drive member;
Control means capable of controlling the drive means (production control microcomputer 121),
The control means includes
When the driving means is in a holding state in which a stopping holding force is applied to the driving member, the opening / closing portion opens with respect to the base frame portion, so that the driving means gives a stopping holding force to the driving member. The gaming machine is characterized in that it can be switched to a non-holding state (non-current state) that is not given (the processing of step S707 can be executed, see FIG. 22).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the opening / closing part is opened with respect to the base frame part, the driving member attached to the opening / closing part may come into contact with the human body or other structures. Therefore, at this time, by switching from the holding state to the non-holding state, it is possible to mitigate the impact force when the driving member comes into contact with the surroundings.

  By the way, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-272111, a movable member (driving member) that can be moved (driven) is attached. The movable member can be moved by a driving force applied from a motor (driving means). The driving of the motor is controlled by an effect control microcomputer (control means). By the way, the movable member does not always move but may stop. When the movable member is stopped, there may be a holding state in which a stop holding force is applied to the movable member so that the position of the movable member does not shift. The stop holding force is applied to the movable member by a motor. Here, if the stop holding force is always applied to the stopped movable member, the movable member may be disturbed. In other words, if the stop holding force applied to the movable member is not released at all, when the human body or other structure abuts the movable member, the movable member cannot escape, There was a risk that the impact force would increase. Therefore, in the invention according to A1 to A7 described above, with respect to the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-272111, the control unit sets the holding state in which the driving unit applies a stop holding force to the movable member (driving member). However, the difference is that the driving means can be switched to the non-holding state in which the stop holding force is not applied to the movable member based on the establishment of the predetermined condition. Thereby, it is possible to solve the problem of providing a gaming machine that can prevent the movable member (driving member) from interfering (provide an effect).

<Means B>
The invention according to means B1 is
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) that controls to an advantageous special gaming state (big hit gaming state) based on establishment of a predetermined control condition,
A frame-like base frame (outer frame 22, or inner frame 21 and front door 23) and an openable / closable portion (outer frame 22, inner frame 21, or front door 23) that can be opened and closed with respect to the base frame. A gaming machine frame (2) including:
Movable members (left movable body 510, right movable body 560),
Control means capable of controlling the movement of the movable member (production control microcomputer 121),
Even if the drive condition for moving the movable member is satisfied when the opening / closing part is opened with respect to the base frame part (even when the movable body opening effect is performed), The gaming machine is characterized in that the movable member can be kept stopped (the process of step S313 is not executed).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the opening / closing part is open with respect to the base frame part, the movable member does not move even if the drive condition for moving the movable member is satisfied. Therefore, it is possible to avoid that the movable member that moves while the opening / closing portion is opened contacts the human body or other structures.

The invention according to means B2
In the gaming machine described in means B1,
The movable member is attached to the opening / closing part, and is movable to a predetermined standby position (closed position) or an operating position (open position) that makes contact more easily than the standby position (see FIG. 11). ,
The control means is configured so that a drive condition for moving the movable member to the operating position is satisfied when the movable member is in the standby position and the opening / closing portion is open with respect to the base frame portion. The gaming machine is characterized in that it can maintain the state where the movable member is stopped (even if it is the execution timing of the movable body release effect) (the process of step S313 is not executed).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, if the movable member at the standby position moves to the operating position while the opening / closing part is opened, there is a possibility that the movable member and the human body or other structure come into contact with each other. Become very expensive. Therefore, it is possible to avoid problems caused by the contact of the movable member by not moving the movable member attached to the open / close unit to the operating position while the opening / closing unit is opened.

The invention according to means B3 is
In the gaming machine described in means B2,
When the movable member is in the operating position, at least a part thereof is on the outer side (left side) of the edge portion (left edge 2L) on the opening / closing axis (KH) side of the gaming machine frame (see FIG. 11)).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the movable member in the operating position is located outside the edge portion on the opening / closing axis side of the gaming machine frame. Therefore, if the movable member in the standby position moves to the operating position while the opening / closing part is opened, the opening / closing part of another gaming machine arranged on the opening / closing axis side of the gaming machine is difficult to open. End up. Therefore, at this time, by not moving the movable member as described above, it is possible to easily open and close the opening / closing portions of other gaming machines.

The invention according to means B4 is
In the gaming machine according to means B2 or means B3,
Drive means (upper left motor 531, upper right motor 581) capable of applying a stop holding force for holding the stop of the movable member based on control by the control means,
The control means may be in a holding state in which the driving means applies a stop holding force to the movable member when the movable member moves to the operating position (the process of step S702 can be executed). Is a gaming machine characterized by

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, if the movable member is in the operating position while the opening / closing portion is opened, the movable member may become an obstacle. Further, in this case, if a stop holding force is applied to the movable member in the operating position, a situation in which it is difficult to move the movable member occurs. Therefore, as described above, by not moving the movable member to the operating position while the opening / closing part is opened, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the movable member is obstructed and difficult to move.

The invention according to means B5 is
In the gaming machine according to any one of the means B1 to B4,
The control means is based on the fact that the opening / closing part opens with respect to the base frame part (receives a frame opening command in step S511) when the movable member is not in a predetermined position (closed position). The gaming machine is characterized in that the movable member can be moved to the predetermined position (the process of step S803 can be executed).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the opening / closing part is opened when the movable member is not in the predetermined position, the movable member can be moved to the predetermined position. Therefore, it can be avoided that the movable member is not in a predetermined position while the opening / closing part is opened, and that the surrounding member may be disturbed.

The invention according to means B6 is
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) that controls to an advantageous special gaming state (big hit gaming state) based on establishment of a predetermined control condition,
A frame-like base frame (outer frame 22, or inner frame 21 and front door 23) and an openable / closable portion (outer frame 22, inner frame 21, or front door 23) that can be opened and closed with respect to the base frame. A gaming machine frame (2) including:
A predetermined standby position (closed position) or at least part of the frame edge of the gaming machine frame (an edge portion comprising an upper edge 2U, a lower edge 2D, a left edge 2L, and a right edge 2R) ) Movable members (left movable body 510, right movable body 560) that can move to an operation position (open position) located outside the
The control means is operable to establish a drive condition for moving the movable member to the operating position when the opening / closing portion is open with respect to the base frame portion (at the execution timing of the movable body opening effect). However, the game machine is characterized in that the movable member can be kept stopped (the process of step S313 is not executed).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the movable member in the operating position is located outside the frame edge of the gaming machine frame. Therefore, if the movable member at the standby position moves to the operating position while the opening / closing part is opened, the possibility that the movable member and the human body or other structures come into contact with each other becomes very high. Therefore, when the opening / closing part is open with respect to the base frame part, the movable member does not move even if the drive condition for moving the movable member to the operating position is satisfied. Thus, it is possible to avoid problems caused by the contact of the movable member by not moving the movable member attached to the opening / closing unit to the operating position while the opening / closing unit is opened.

  By the way, in the gaming machine described in JP 2008-272111 A, a gaming machine frame including an outer frame, an inner frame, and a front door, and a movable movable member are provided. The driving of the movable member is controlled by an effect control microcomputer (control means). Here, recent movable members tend to be complicated and large. Therefore, if the movable member moves while the front door or the front door and the inner frame (opening / closing part) of the gaming machine frame is opened, the movable member may come into contact with a human body or other structures. . Therefore, the invention according to B1 to B6 described above is directed to the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-272111. When the opening / closing part is open to the base frame part, the control means Even if the drive condition for moving the is satisfied, it is different in that the movable member can maintain the stopped state. Thereby, it is possible to solve the problem of providing a gaming machine capable of avoiding the movable member from coming into contact with the surroundings while the opening / closing part of the gaming machine frame is opened (working effect).

<Means C>
The invention according to means C1 is
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) that controls to an advantageous special gaming state (big hit gaming state) based on establishment of a predetermined control condition,
An effect member (left middle decorative portion 211) having a first surface portion (front surface portion 211a), a second surface portion (upper surface portion 211c), and a third surface portion (right side surface portion 211d) that are in contact with each other,
The stage member includes an extension (upper edge 211f) extending outward (upward) from the first surface in the same direction as the first surface.
The extension portion is more than a virtual corner portion (KK) based on the first surface portion, the second surface portion, and the third surface portion when the effect member is viewed from the third surface portion side (player side). It is a gaming machine characterized by protruding (see FIG. 13A).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the effect member is viewed from the third surface portion side, the virtual corner portion based on the first surface portion, the second surface portion, and the third surface portion is made conscious and protrudes from the virtual corner portion. It is possible to show the extension that is. Therefore, it is possible to show a novel production member while maintaining a sharp appearance.

The invention according to means C2
In the gaming machine described in means C1,
The corner portion (211f1) on the third surface portion side of the extension portion is chamfered (R chamfering, C chamfering) (see FIGS. 13A and 40A). It is a gaming machine to play.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the corner portion on the third surface side of the extension portion is not sharp. Therefore, it is possible to improve the safety when contacting the corner portion on the third surface portion side of the extension portion. Therefore, it is possible to provide a safe production member while maintaining a sharp appearance by the virtual corner portion based on the first surface portion, the second surface portion, and the third surface portion.

The invention according to means C3 is:
In the gaming machine described in means C2,
In the gaming machine, a corner portion on the third surface portion side of the extension portion is chamfered (R chamfering) in a curved shape (see FIG. 13A).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the corner portion on the third surface portion side of the extension portion is curved. In other words, it is not chamfered in a flat shape. Therefore, when the effect member is viewed from the third surface side, it is difficult to give an impression that chamfering is performed, and it is possible to easily maintain a sharp appearance.

The invention according to means C4 is
In the gaming machine described in the means C2 or C3,
A frame-like base frame part (outer frame 22, or outer frame 22 and inner frame 21) and an opening / closing part (inner frame 21 and front door 23 or front door 23) that can be opened and closed with respect to the base frame part; A gaming machine frame (2) including
The effect member is attached to the gaming machine frame,
The corner portion on the third surface portion side of the extension portion protrudes toward the player side (see FIGS. 8 and 13A).

  According to the gaming machine of this configuration, the effect member is attached to the gaming machine frame, and the corner portion on the third surface portion side of the extension portion protrudes toward the player side, so that the game has a sharp appearance. It is possible to enhance the impression of the machine frame. However, the player can easily touch the corner portion. Therefore, as described above, since the corner portion is chamfered with a curved surface, it is possible to achieve both a sharp appearance and safety.

The invention according to means C5 is
In the gaming machine according to any one of means C2 to means C4,
In the gaming machine, the extension portion is chamfered along the longitudinal direction (see FIGS. 15A and 15B).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, since the chamfering is performed along the longitudinal direction as well as the corner portion on the third surface portion side of the extension portion, safety can be further improved.

The invention according to means C6 is
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) that controls to an advantageous special gaming state (big hit gaming state) based on establishment of a predetermined control condition,
A frame-like base frame part (outer frame 22, or outer frame 22 and inner frame 21) and an opening / closing part (inner frame 21 and front door 23 or front door 23) that can be opened and closed with respect to the base frame part; A gaming machine frame (2) including:
An effect member (left middle decoration portion 211) attached to the gaming machine frame and having a first surface portion (front surface portion 211a), a second surface portion (upper surface portion 211c), and a third surface portion (right surface portion 211d) that are in contact with each other. ) And
The stage member includes an extension (upper edge 211f) extending outward (upward) from the first surface in the same direction as the first surface.
The extension portion is more than a virtual corner portion (KK) based on the first surface portion, the second surface portion, and the third surface portion when the effect member is viewed from the third surface portion side (player side). Protruding (see FIG. 13A),
The corner portion on the third surface portion side of the extension portion protrudes toward the player side (see FIGS. 8 and 13A) and is chamfered (R chamfering, C chamfering). This is a gaming machine that is characterized by the above (see FIGS. 13A and 40A).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the effect member is viewed from the third surface portion side, the virtual corner portion based on the first surface portion, the second surface portion, and the third surface portion is made conscious and protrudes from the virtual corner portion. It is possible to show the extension that is. Therefore, it is possible to show a novel production member while maintaining a sharp appearance. However, since the effect member is attached to the gaming machine frame and the corner portion on the third surface portion side of the extension portion protrudes toward the player side, the player may come into contact with the corner portion. Therefore, it is possible to avoid harming the player by chamfering the corner portion facing the player side. Thus, it is possible to provide an effect member that achieves both a sharp appearance and safety.

  By the way, in the gaming machine described in JP2009-233209A, various effect members are provided. By these effect members, differentiation from other pachinko gaming machines is achieved, and the player has a unique appearance impression. Here, the effect member has a first surface portion, a second surface portion, and a third surface portion that are in contact with each other, and corner portions based on the first surface portion, the second surface portion, and the third surface portion are formed. There is something. For example, a cube-shaped production member or a rectangular parallelepiped production member. The corner portion of such a production member is a portion that gives a sharp impression, but such a shape is commonplace. That is, there is room for improvement in the production member that gives a sharp impression. Therefore, in the invention according to C1 to C6 described above, with respect to the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2009-233209, the effect member is an extension portion that extends outward from the first surface portion in the same direction as the first surface portion. The extension portion is different in that it projects beyond the virtual corner portion based on the first surface portion, the second surface portion, and the third surface portion when the effect member is viewed from the third surface portion side. Thereby, it is possible to solve the problem of providing a gaming machine capable of showing a novel effect member while maintaining a sharp appearance (exhibiting operational effects).

PY1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Gaming machine frame 2L ... Left edge 21 ... Inner frame 22 ... Outer frame 23 ... Front door 121 ... Production control microcomputer 200 ... Upper decoration unit 211 ... Left middle decoration part 211a ... Front part 211c ... Upper surface Part 211d ... right side part 211f ... upper edge part 211f1, 211f3 ... corner part 531 ... upper left motor 581 ... upper right part motor KK ... virtual corner part

Claims (5)

In a gaming machine that controls to an advantageous special gaming state based on establishment of a predetermined control condition,
An effect member having a first surface portion, a second surface portion, and a third surface portion that are in contact with each other,
The stage member includes an extension that extends outward from the first surface in the same direction as the first surface,
The extension portion protrudes from a virtual corner portion based on the first surface portion, the second surface portion, and the third surface portion when the effect member is viewed from the third surface portion side. Gaming machine. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
A gaming machine, wherein a corner portion on the third surface portion side of the extension portion is chamfered. The gaming machine according to claim 2,
A gaming machine, wherein a corner portion on the third surface portion side of the extension portion is chamfered in a curved shape. The gaming machine according to claim 3,
A gaming machine frame including a frame-shaped base frame part and an opening / closing part that can be opened and closed with respect to the base frame part,
The effect member is attached to the gaming machine frame,
The gaming machine characterized in that a corner portion on the third surface portion side of the extension portion protrudes toward the player side. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 4,
A gaming machine, wherein the extension portion is chamfered along a longitudinal direction.