JP2020018520A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of checking whether or not an abnormality has occurred in a power generation unit.SOLUTION: In a game machine of the present invention, a first light emitting body is connected to a "first power generation unit for driving a first driven object," and a second light emitting body is connected to a "second power generation unit for driving a second driven object." That is, the first light emitting body and the second light emitting body used for a predetermined performance are driven by the power supplied from separate "power generation units." By doing this, when a problem occurs in the "first power generation unit," (by extension, when the first driven object cannot be driven), the first light emitting body turns off (does not emit light), and when a problem occurs in the "second power generation unit," (by extension, when the second driven object cannot be driven), the second light emitting body turns off (does not emit light).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine for playing a game using a game medium such as a game ball or a game medal.

  As a gaming machine, a pachinko machine that performs a game by firing a game ball toward a game area formed on a game board, or a spinning body with a plurality of types of symbols drawn on an outer peripheral surface after a game medal is inserted. 2. Description of the Related Art Slot machines that play games by rotating them are known.

  In the gaming machine as described above, the progress and effects of the game are performed by driving various driving objects such as motors and LEDs (Patent Document 1). In a gaming machine having a plurality of objects to be driven (here, a motor and an LED), when the voltage of the power supply required for each drive is different (for example, 37 V and 5 V), these power supplies are different. Generated by the power generation unit. That is, for example, the power required for driving the motor is generated by the power generation unit for the motor, and the power required for driving the LED is generated by the power generation unit for the LED. When an abnormality occurs in such a power generation unit, the motor or the LED cannot be driven, but it is not easy to confirm such an abnormality. Therefore, in general, an LED for abnormality confirmation is connected to each of the power generation units (the power generation unit for the motor and the power generation unit for the LED), and the lighting state of the abnormality confirmation LED is visually recognized. It is confirmed whether an abnormality has occurred in the power generation unit (power generation unit for motor, power generation unit for LED).

JP 2017-093484 A

  However, in the above-mentioned conventional technology, it is naturally necessary to mount an LED for abnormality confirmation, and the number of members increases. Further, if the LED for abnormality confirmation is visually recognizable by the player, the player will feel uncomfortable. For this reason, the LED for abnormality confirmation must be provided at a position where the player cannot visually recognize the LED. As a result, when visually confirming the LED for abnormality confirmation (confirmation of the occurrence of abnormality in the power generation unit), the game hall is used. Is required to perform troublesome work such as opening the front door of the gaming machine.

  SUMMARY An advantage of some aspects of the invention is to provide a gaming machine that can easily confirm whether or not an abnormality has occurred in a power generation unit.

In order to solve at least a part of the problems described above, a gaming machine of the present invention employs the following configuration. That is,
A gaming machine that performs a game using a game medium,
A first power supply generation unit that generates a power supply of a first voltage;
A first driving target driven based on a power supply generated by the first power generation unit;
A second power generation unit that generates a power of a second voltage;
A second driving object driven based on a power supply generated by the second power generation unit;
A first light emitter and a second light emitter;
It is characterized by having.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
It is provided with an effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect,
The effect executing means can cause the first light emitter and the second light emitter to emit light as part of the predetermined effect,
The first light emitter emits light based on a power supply generated by the first power generation unit,
The second light emitter may emit light based on a power generated by the second power generator.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
The effect executing means,
As the predetermined effect, it is possible to execute a customer waiting effect indicating that the game is not being performed,
The first light emitter and the second light emitter may emit light as part of a customer waiting effect.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
A plurality of the first luminous bodies and a plurality of the second luminous bodies are arranged in rows and columns;
One of the first light emitter and the second light emitter constituting the light emitter array portion may be arranged along a specific shape.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
A first decoration part and a second decoration part,
The first decorative portion and the second decorative portion both have light transmittance,
The first illuminant is provided on the back side of the first decorative portion, and light emitted from the first illuminant passes from the back side of the first decorative portion to the front side,
The second illuminant is provided on the back side of the second decorative portion, and light emitted from the second illuminant passes from the back side of the second decorative portion to the front side,
The first illuminant emits light based on a power generated by the first power generation unit,
The second light emitter may emit light based on a power generated by the second power generator.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
It has a decorative part with light transmittance,
The first illuminant and the second illuminant are provided on the back side of one of the decorative portions, and light emitted from the first illuminant and the second illuminant is emitted from the back side of the decorative portion. It passes through to the front side,
The first light emitter emits light based on a power supply generated by the first power generation unit,
The second light emitter may emit light based on a power generated by the second power generator.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
The first light emitter and the second light emitter both emit light when the power of the first voltage is supplied,
An electric path connecting the second power generation unit and the second light emitter is provided with a transformer for changing the voltage of the power generated by the first power generation unit from the second voltage to the first voltage. It is good that it is done.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to easily confirm whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the power generation unit.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment. It is an explanatory view showing the board surface composition of the game board 20 of the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration of a segment display unit 50 according to the present embodiment. It is an explanatory view showing the type of big hit game of the present embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the display content of the effect display device 41 of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that the "casings rise effect" of a present Example is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the execution probability of the "local character rise effect" of a present Example. It is an explanatory view conceptually showing a conventional power supply board 300. FIG. 3 is an explanatory view conceptually showing a power supply board 300 of the present embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the power supply board 300 of another aspect notionally. It is explanatory drawing which shows the power supply board 300 of another aspect notionally. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification 1. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification 1. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification 2. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification 2. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification 2.

  In order to clarify the contents of the present invention described above, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine (game machine) of a type called a “seven machine” or “digipachi” will be described. In the embodiments, unless otherwise specified, the right side is expressed as “right” and the left side is expressed as “left” when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine.

The following embodiments will be described in the following order.
A. Pachinko machine configuration:
A-1. Configuration on the front side of the device:
A-2. Game board configuration:
A-3. Configuration of control circuit:
B. Game content:
C. Power supply board:
C-1. Conventional power board:
C-2. Power supply board of this embodiment:
C-3. Lighting period of lamps 5a to 5c:
D. Modification:
D-1. Modification 1
D-2. Modification Example 2:
D-3. Modification 3:

A. Pachinko machine configuration:
A-1. Configuration on the front side of the device:
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, a front frame 4 is provided on a front portion of the pachinko machine 1. A window 4a is formed substantially at the center of the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 4b made of synthetic resin is fitted into the window 4a. The player can visually recognize the game area of the game board 20 (see FIG. 2) arranged on the back side through the window 4a (transparent plate 4b). A small window 4c is formed below the window 4a in the front frame 4 and a transparent plate 4d such as a synthetic resin plate is fitted into the small window 4c. The player can visually recognize the segment display portion of the game board 20 arranged on the back side through the small window portion 4c (transparent plate 4d). Although described in detail later, the segment display unit is a display unit that displays information related to a game by a combination of a plurality of LEDs.

  An upper lamp 5a is provided above the window 4a in the front frame 4, a right lamp 5b is provided at a right portion of the periphery of the window 4a, and a left lamp 5c is provided at a left portion of the periphery of the window 4a. Is provided. The upper lamp 5a, the right lamp 5b, and the left lamp 5c (hereinafter collectively referred to as "lamp 5a to 5c") have light transmissivity, and also have a decorative part that decorates the pachinko machine 1 in its shape. is there. Inside the lamps 5a to 5c (on the back side), a plurality of illumination LEDs 80 (light emitting diodes) are provided. When these illumination LEDs 80 emit light (light), the light passes from the back side of the lamps 5a to 5c to the front side, so that the lamps 5a to 5c are turned on (to the player as if the lamps 5a to 5c were emitting light). feel it).

  An upper speaker 6a is provided above the left and right of the window 4a, and a lower speaker 6b is provided below the front frame 4 (a lower front surface of a main body frame to be described later). The upper speaker 6a and the lower speaker 6b (hereinafter collectively referred to as "speakers 6a and 6b") are driven in order to enhance a game effect.

  An upper plate 7 is provided below the window 4 a in the front frame 4. The upper plate 7 is provided with a game ball paid out (lent) through a card unit 252 provided corresponding to the pachinko machine 1 or a pachinko machine based on a game ball entering a predetermined entrance. Game balls paid out from the machine 1 are stored. A lower plate portion 8 is provided below the upper plate portion 7, and game balls paid out exceeding the capacity of the upper plate portion 7 are stored.

  A firing handle 9 is provided on the right side of the lower plate portion 8 in the front frame 4. The rotation axis of the firing handle 9 is connected to a firing device unit mounted on the back side of the firing handle 9, and game balls stored in the upper plate 7 are supplied to the firing device unit. When the player rotates the firing handle 9, the rotation is transmitted to the firing device unit, the firing motor built in the firing device unit rotates, and the game ball is fired with a strength corresponding to the rotation angle.

  An effect button 10a that can be pressed by a player is provided at the edge of the upper plate portion 7, and a jog shuttle that can be pressed and rotated by the player is provided to the left of the lower plate portion 8. 10b is provided. Although not shown, a direction button 10c is provided on the edge of the upper plate 7 and to the left of the effect button 10a. The direction button 10c includes four buttons (up button, down button, left button, right button) corresponding to the up, down, left, and right directions, respectively. The effect button 10a, the jog shuttle 10b, and the direction button 10c are all effect operation units operated by the player, and when operated by the player when predetermined conditions are satisfied, a predetermined effect is performed.

  A middle frame and a body frame are provided on the back side of the front frame 4. One end (the left side in FIG. 1) of the front frame 4 is rotatably supported with respect to the middle frame. (Left side in FIG. 1) is rotatably supported on the body frame. The main body frame is a substantially rectangular frame formed by assembling wooden plate members, and the pachinko machine 1 is installed in a game hall by attaching the main body frame to island facilities. A game board 20 is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame, and when the front frame 4 is rotated (opened) forward of the pachinko machine 1 with respect to the middle frame, the game board 20 is exposed. State.

A-2. Game board configuration:
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a board surface configuration of the gaming board 20. As described above, the game board 20 is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame 3. As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 21 is formed at the center of the game board 20. A game ball fired from the firing device unit 261 (see FIG. 3) is discharged to the game area 21 through between the outer rail 22 and the inner rail 23, and flows downward from above the game area 21. Since the game area 21 is visually recognized by the player through the window 4a of the front frame 4, the state of the game ball flowing down the game area 21 is naturally recognized by the player through the window 4a.

  At the approximate center of the game area 21, there is provided an effect opening 40 which is an opening with a decoration on the peripheral edge, and behind the effect opening 40 an effect display constituted by a liquid crystal display. A device 41 is provided. Various images for effects can be displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41, and the player can visually recognize the display screen of the effect display device 41 through the effect opening 40.

  Below the staging opening 40 (staging display device 41) in the game area 21, a first starting port 24, which is a starting port in which the size of the opening is invariable (constant) and in which game balls can always enter, is provided. Is provided. The game ball that has entered the first starting port 24 is guided to the back side of the game board 20 through a passage provided therein. A first starting port sensor 24s (see FIG. 3) is provided in a passage inside the first starting port 24, and can detect a game ball that has entered the first starting port 24.

  In addition, at the lower right of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41) in the game area 21, a normal symbol operation gate 27 through which a game ball can pass is provided. A gate sensor 27s (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of the game ball is provided. In addition, a second starting port 25, which is a ball entry port (starting port) in which the possibility of entering a game ball changes, is provided below the normal symbol operation gate 27. That is, the second starting port 25 is provided with an opening / closing door 26 (hatched portion in the figure) that is rotatable in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1, and the opening / closing door 26 is substantially upright so that game balls cannot enter the ball ( The opening / closing door 26 can be turned to the front side of the pachinko machine 1 and can be changed to an open state in which a game ball can enter (or can easily enter). FIG. 2 shows a state in which the second starting port 25 is in an open state. The game ball that has entered the second starting port 25 is guided to the back side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A second starting port sensor 25s (see FIG. 3) is provided in a passage inside the second starting port 25, and can detect a game ball that has entered the second starting port 25.

  In addition, below the first starting port 24 in the game area 21, a first large winning opening 28 (variable entrance opening) which is largely opened in a substantially rectangular shape is provided. The first big winning opening 28 is provided with an opening / closing door 29 (hatched portion in the figure) that is rotatable in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1, and the opening / closing door 29 is substantially upright so that game balls cannot enter. The state can be changed to an open state in which the opening / closing door 29 rotates forward of the pachinko machine 1 and a game ball can enter (ball entry state). FIG. 2 shows a state where the first special winning opening 28 is in an open state. The game ball that has entered the first special winning opening 28 is guided to the back side of the game board 20 through a passage provided therein. A first special winning opening sensor 28s (see FIG. 3) is provided in a passage inside the first special winning opening 28, and can detect a game ball that has entered the first special winning opening 28.

  In addition, below the second starting port 25 in the game area 21 (at the lower right corner of the game area 21), there is provided a second big winning opening unit 33 projecting forward (toward the player) from the front surface of the game board 20. ing. The upper surface of the second special winning opening unit 33 is inclined downward from the right side to the left side, and forms a rolling surface 34 on which the game ball can roll from the right side to the left side (center side of the pachinko machine 1). In the middle of the rolling surface 34 (middle of the rolling direction of the game ball), a second big winning opening 35 (variable entrance) is provided. The second special winning opening 35 is provided with an opening / closing door 36 (hatched portion in the figure) slidable (movable) in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1, and the opening / closing door 36 slides (moves) forward. The game ball can be changed between a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter and an open state in which the opening / closing door 36 slides (moves) backward to allow the game ball to enter (ball entry state). The game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 35 is guided to the specific opening 38 through a passage provided inside the second special winning opening unit 33.

  Since the front wall of the second special winning opening unit 33 is at least partially formed of a transparent plate (because it has optical transparency), the player can pass through the front wall of the second special winning opening unit 33 through the front wall. It is possible to visually recognize that the game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 35 is guided to the specific opening 38.

  A second special winning opening sensor 35s (see FIG. 3) is provided inside the second special winning opening 35, and can detect a game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 35. Further, a specific port sensor 38s (see FIG. 3) is provided inside the specific port 38, and can detect a game ball having entered the specific port 38.

  In the vicinity of each of the above-described gaming devices, there are a general entrance (not shown) through which game balls can enter, a windmill-type wheel 31 that affects the flow path of the game balls, and a number of obstacle nails (not shown). Is provided. An out port 32 is provided at the bottom of the game area 21, and the first starting port 24, the second starting port 25, the first big winning port 28, the second big winning port 35, the general ball entry described above. Game balls that have not entered any of the mouths are discharged to the back side of the game board 20 from the out mouth 32.

  In the first starting port 24 described above, even if the game ball flows down the left area (first area) of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41), the right area (second area) Although it is possible to enter even a game ball flowing down, a game ball flowing down the left area is easier to enter than a game ball flowing down the right area. On the other hand, in the normal symbol operation gate 27, the second starting port 25, the first special winning opening 28, and the second special winning opening 35, an area to the right of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41) is provided. The flowing game ball can enter (or pass). In the following, launching a game ball so as to flow down the left area of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41) is also referred to as "left hit", and the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41). Launching a game ball so as to flow down the area to the right of is also referred to as “right-hit”. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first starting port 24, three game balls are paid out to the player, and the game ball enters the second starting port 25. In this case, two game balls are paid out to the player, and when a game ball enters the general entrance, ten game balls are paid out to the player. Further, when a game ball enters the first special winning opening 28 or the second special winning opening 35, 15 game balls are paid out to the player.

  At the lower right of the game area 21 of the game board 20, a segment display section 50 for displaying information related to the game by a combination of LEDs is provided. The segment display section 50 is visually recognized by the player through the small window section 4c (see FIG. 1) provided in the front frame 4. The detailed display contents of the segment display unit 50 will be described later.

A-3. Configuration of control circuit:
Next, a configuration of a control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, the control circuit of the pachinko machine 1 includes many control boards, various boards, relay terminal boards, and the like. Specifically, the main control board 200 that controls the progress of the game, the sub-control board 220 that controls the production of the game, and the control related to the display of images and the output of sound under the control of the sub-control board 220 A video / audio control board 230 that controls the light emission of the lamps 5a to 5c under the control of the sub-control board 220; a payout control board 240 that controls the payout of game balls; It is composed of a launch control board 260 that controls the launch of a sphere. These control boards include a CPU (CPU 201, 221 and 231 in FIG. 3) for executing various logical operations and calculation operations, and a ROM (ROMs 202 and 222 in FIG. 3) storing various programs and data executed by the CPU. 232, etc.), various peripheral LSIs such as a RAM (203, 223, 233, etc. in FIG. 3) in which the CPU temporarily stores data when executing a program, and an input / output circuit are connected to each other by a bus. Have been.

  The main control board 200 includes a first starting port sensor 24 s for detecting a game ball entering the first starting port 24, a second starting port sensor 25 s for detecting a game ball entering the second starting port 25, A gate sensor 27s that detects a game ball that has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 27, a first large winning opening sensor 28s that detects a game ball that has entered the first large winning opening 28, and a ball that has entered the second large winning opening 35. A second special winning opening sensor 35s for detecting a game ball, a specific opening sensor 38s for detecting a game ball entering the specific opening 38, and the like are connected. When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 receives a detection signal of a game ball from these sensors or the like, a command corresponding to the sensor that has received the detection signal is transmitted to the sub control board 220, the payout control board 240, It is transmitted to the launch control board 260 and the like.

  In addition, the main control board 200 includes a second starting port (for opening and closing the second starting port 25) for causing the opening / closing door 26 provided in the second starting port 25 to perform an opening / closing operation. A first special winning opening solenoid 28m for opening and closing the solenoid 26m and an opening / closing door 29 provided in the first special winning opening 28 (for opening and closing the first special winning opening 28). A second special winning opening solenoid 35m for opening and closing the opening and closing door 36 provided in the second special winning opening 35 (for opening and closing the second special winning opening 35), segment display The unit 50 and the like are connected. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 transmits a drive signal to the second starting port solenoid 26m, the first winning port solenoid 28m, the second winning port solenoid 35m, and the segment display unit 50, thereby performing these operations. Perform control.

  The image and sound control board 230, the lamp control board 300, and the effect operation board 228 are connected to the sub control board 220. When receiving various commands from the main control board 200, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 analyzes the contents of the commands and performs an effect according to the contents.

  Specifically, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 specifies (detects) an effect pattern (effect mode) based on the command received from the main control board 200, and sends an image in the effect pattern to the image / audio control board 230. Send a command to output or output audio. The CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 specifies (detects) the light emission pattern of the lamps 5a to 5c (the illumination LED 80) based on the command received from the main control board 200, and based on this light emission pattern, A "lighting start signal" for instructing to start lighting of .about.5c (illumination LED 80) and a "lighting end signal" for instructing to end lighting are transmitted to the lamp control board 300. Further, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 specifies (detects) the drive pattern of the stepping motor 70 based on the command received from the main control board 200, and instructs the start of the drive of the stepper motor 70 based on this drive pattern. A “drive start signal” and a “drive end signal” for instructing the end of the drive are transmitted to the lamp control board 300.

  The image / audio control board 230 includes a VDP 234, an image ROM 235, and an audio ROM 236 in addition to the CPU 231, the ROM 232, and the RAM 233. Upon receiving the command from the sub-control board 220, the CPU 231 of the video / audio control board 230 instructs the VDP 234 to display an image corresponding to the command. The VDP 234 reads image data (for example, sprite data or moving image data) used for displaying the specified image from the image ROM 235 to generate an image, and outputs the image to the display screen of the effect display device 41. Further, when receiving the command from the sub-control board 220, the CPU 231 of the image and sound control board 230 reads out the sound data corresponding to the command from the sound ROM 236. Then, audio based on the audio data is output from the upper speaker 6a and the lower speaker 6b (hereinafter, also referred to as “various speakers 6a, 6b”) via the amplifier board 237.

  When receiving the “lighting start signal” and the “lighting end signal” from the sub-control board 220, the lamp control board 300 turns on and off the lamps 5a to 5c. That is, a plurality of illumination LEDs 80 (light-emitting diodes) are provided inside (the back side) of the lamps 5 a to 5 c, and when the lamp control board 300 receives the “lighting start signal” from the sub-control board 220, The decoration LED 80 is turned on (lighting is started), and when the "lighting end signal" is received, the decoration LED 80 is turned off (lighting is ended).

  Further, the lamp control board 300 drives the stepping motor 70 when the “drive start signal” is received from the sub control board 220 (starts driving), and stops the stepping motor 70 when the “drive end signal” is received (drive). To end).

  In addition, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 operates the effect button 10a, the jog shuttle 10b, and the direction button 10c (hereinafter, also referred to as “effect effect units 10a, 10b, 10c”) via the effect operation board 228. Is detected, an effect corresponding to the operation is performed.

  The payout control board 240 is connected to a ball lending button 251 (not shown in FIG. 1) provided on the upper plate 7, a card unit 252 arranged in parallel with the pachinko machine 1, and the like. When the ball lending button 251 is operated, this signal is transmitted to the card unit 252 via the payout control board 240. Then, the card unit 252 transmits a payout command instructing payout (lending) of the game ball to the payout control board 240. Upon receiving the payout command from the card unit 252, the payout control board 240 pays out (rents) gaming balls. The payout control board 240 also pays out game balls when receiving a payout command instructing payout of game balls from the main control board 200.

  In addition, the launch control board 260 is connected to a launch motor unit 261 having a launch motor 262 for launching a game ball, a touch switch 263 for detecting that a player is touching the launch handle 9, and the like. When detecting that the player is touching the firing handle 9 via the touch switch 263, the firing control board 260 drives the firing motor 262 to play the game ball with an intensity corresponding to the rotation angle of the firing handle 9. Fire.

B. Game content:
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game proceeds as follows. When the firing handle 9 is rotated with the game balls stored in the upper plate portion 7, the stored game balls are supplied to the firing device unit 261 one by one, and the game area 21 described above with reference to FIG. Fired at Since the strength of launching the game ball corresponds to the rotation angle of the firing handle 9, the player can cause the game ball to flow down to a desired area by changing the rotation angle of the firing handle 9. For example, a game ball is fired so as to flow down an area on the left side of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41) (the player hits the ball left), or the right side of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41). The game ball can be fired (right-handed) so as to flow down the other area.

<Variation display of special symbols>
As described above with reference to FIG. 2, a left-hit game ball and a right-hit game ball can enter the first starting port 24. When a left or right-played game ball enters the first starting port 24 and the entered game ball is detected by the first starting port sensor 24s, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 makes a predetermined determination. A random number (such as a special figure hit determination random number described later) is acquired, and a special figure hit determination is performed based on the determination random number to determine whether it is “big hit” or “missing”. Then, based on the result of the special figure hit determination, the first special symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as “first special figure”) is variably displayed and then stopped and displayed. As described above with reference to FIG. 2, a right-hit game ball can enter the second starting port 25. When the right-hit game ball enters the second starting port 25 and the entered ball is detected by the second starting port sensor 25s, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 determines a predetermined judgment random number (described later). And a special figure hit random number is determined, and a special figure hit determination is performed to determine whether the hit is "big hit" or "missing" based on the random number. Then, based on the result of the special figure hit determination, the second special symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as “second special figure”) is variably displayed and then stopped and displayed.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the segment display unit 50 in an enlarged manner. As described above, the segment display section 50 is provided at the lower right of the game area 21 on the game board 20 (see FIG. 2), and the player can display the segment through the small window 4c of the front frame 4 (see FIG. 1). The part 50 is visible. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a first special figure display unit 51 for displaying the first special figure and a second special figure display unit 52 for displaying the second special figure. Nine LEDs are arranged on each of these display units. The first special figure and the second special figure (hereinafter, collectively referred to as “special symbols” unless otherwise distinguished) are obtained by switching the lit LED among the nine LEDs in each display unit. The variable display is performed, and the stop display is performed by turning on a predetermined LED among the nine LEDs. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, 200 kinds of big hit symbols (big hit symbols 101 to 300) and one kind of off symbol (off symbol 101) can be stopped and displayed as a first special figure, and as a second special figure. , 200 kinds of big hit symbols (big hit symbols 401 to 600) and one kind of off symbol (off symbol 401) can be stopped and displayed. These types of symbols can be identified by differences in the combinations of the LEDs that are turned on.

  The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 determines that the result of the special figure hit determination (hereinafter, also referred to as “the special figure hit determination for the first special figure”) based on the game ball entering the first starting port 24 is “big hit”. , The first special figure is stopped and displayed at any of the big hit symbols 101 to 300, and if the result of the special figure hit determination for the first special figure is “missing”, the first special figure is removed. The display is stopped at the symbol 101. If the result of the special figure hit determination (hereinafter also referred to as “special figure hit determination for the second special figure”) based on the game ball entering the second starting port 25 is “big hit”, The second special figure is stopped and displayed with any of the big hits 401 to 600, and when the result of the special figure hit determination for the second special figure is "missing", the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the missing special pattern 401.

  Then, when the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 stops and displays the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) in either the big hit symbol or the off symbol, the symbol is stopped to fix the symbol that has been stopped and displayed. A display for maintaining the displayed state until a predetermined time elapses (hereinafter, also referred to as “confirmed display”) is performed. Hereinafter, the game from the start of the variable display to the final display of the special symbol, that is, the game until the result of one variable display is obtained is also referred to as “symbol variable game”.

  Here, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 selects a change pattern of the special symbol change display (symbol change game) when performing the change display of the special symbol (the first special figure or the second special figure). The fluctuation pattern is the time (variation time) from when the special symbol starts to display the fluctuation to when it is stopped, and information (variation pattern ID) for identifying each fluctuation pattern from other fluctuation patterns is added. Have been. In the process of selecting a variation pattern, a “variation pattern selection table” in which a variation pattern selection random number is assigned to a plurality of variation patterns (variation pattern ID, variation time) is referred to. Then, a fluctuation pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern selection random number acquired as the first special figure reservation or the second special figure reservation is selected as the current fluctuation pattern. The special symbol is variably displayed based on the variance pattern thus selected.

  When starting the variation display of the special symbol, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 transmits a variation pattern designation command indicating the variation pattern of the variation display to the sub-control board 220. As a result, the variation pattern of the special symbol variation display started this time is transmitted to the sub-control board 220. When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the variation pattern designation command, the CPU 221 recognizes the variation pattern of the special symbol variation display started this time based on the variation pattern designation command, and based on (corresponds to) the recognized variation pattern. An effect corresponding to the special symbol change display (symbol change game) in the effect pattern (hereinafter also referred to as “symbol change effect”) is executed.

  In the above-described process of selecting a variation pattern, instead of always referring to the same variation pattern selection table, a variation pattern selection table corresponding to various game progress situations is referenced. For example, the type of the special symbol (the first special figure or the second special figure), the currently set game state, the result of the special figure hit determination, the stored first special figure hold and the second special figure hold The variation pattern selection table corresponding to the number or the like is referred to. By doing so, it is possible to select a variation pattern corresponding to various game progress situations, and, consequently, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 can execute an effect with an effect pattern corresponding to various game progress situations.

  Further, when stopping the change display of the special symbol, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 transmits a change stop command to the sub control board 220. When the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives the change stop command, the timing at which the special symbol change display (symbol change game) ends is transmitted to the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220.

  Note that the special symbol can be regarded as “identification information”, and the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 that variably displays the special symbol can be regarded as “identification information display means”.

<Holding special symbols>
When the game ball enters the first starting port 24 or the second starting port 25, the special figure hit determination and the fluctuation display for the special symbol are performed as described above. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 does not perform the game ball immediately after the ball enters the first starting port 24 or the second starting port 25, but stores the acquired judgment random number as a special symbol hold (special figure hold) in the RAM 203. Once.

  More specifically, when a game ball enters the first starting port 24, a judgment random number is acquired, and the acquired judgment random number is temporarily stored as a first special figure hold. Then, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a special figure hit determination and a change display of the first special figure are performed for the stored first special figure reservation. Such first special figure reservation is stored with an upper limit of four. The storage number of the first special figure reservation (the first special figure reservation number) is displayed on the first special figure reservation display section 53 of the segment display section 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are arranged in the first special figure suspending display unit 53, and in the first special figure suspending display unit 53, both of the two LEDs are turned off. This means that the first special figure reservation number is 0, and that one LED is turned on to indicate that the first special figure reservation number is one, and that two LED are turned on. The first special figure reservation number is two, and one LED blinks to indicate that the first special figure reservation number is three, and the first LED is blinked by two LEDs. Indicates that the number of special figure reservations is four.

  Further, when the game ball enters the second starting port 25, a judgment random number is acquired, and the acquired judgment random number is temporarily stored as a second special figure hold. Then, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a special figure hit determination and a change display of the second special figure are performed for the stored second special figure holding. Such second special figure reservations are also stored with an upper limit of four. The storage number of the second special figure reservation (the second special figure reservation number) is displayed on the second special figure reservation display unit 54 of the segment display unit 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are also arranged in the second special figure suspending display unit 54, and in the second special figure suspending display unit 54, both of the two LEDs are turned off. This indicates that the number of second special figure reservations is 0 and that one LED is lit, indicating that the second special figure reservation number is one, and that the two LEDs are lit. The second reserved special figure number is two, and one LED blinks to indicate that the second special figure reserved number is three, and the second LED is blinked to blink the second LED. Indicates that the number of special figure reservations is four.

  In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, during the variation display of any special symbol, during the confirmation display of any special symbol, or during the big hit game, even if the special figure hold is stored, Judgment and special symbol change display are not performed. Further, when a plurality of special figure reservations are stored, regardless of whether they are the first special figure reservation or the second special figure reservation, the special figure reservation for the first special figure reservation stored is stored. The hit determination and the special symbol change display are performed (they have a so-called special symbol sequential change function).

<Game state>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 determines, as the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, “the gaming state related to the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the special figure hit determination” and “input of a gaming ball into the second starting port 25”. Game state related to ball frequency "is set as appropriate. Of these, as the "game state relating to the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the special figure hit determination", a "low probability state" or a "high probability state" is set. The “low-probability state” is a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the special figure hit determination is low (probability of about 1/100), and the “high-probability state” is determined to be a big hit in the special figure hit determination. Is a state with a high probability (approximately 1/10 probability).

  As the “game state related to the frequency of game balls entering the second starting port 25”, “non-electric support state” or “electric support state” is set. The “non-electric support state” is a state where the frequency of game balls entering the second starting port 25 is low, and the “electric support state” is a state where the frequency of game balls entering the second start port 25 is high. It is. By doing so, in the “non-electric support state”, the game ball is more likely to enter the first starting port 24 than the second starting port 25, and in the “electric support state”, the game ball is more second than the first starting port 24. A game ball easily enters the starting port 25. For this reason, in the “non-power support state”, the player can make the player make a left hit (aim to enter the first starting port 24), and in the “power support state”, the player makes a right-hand drive. Can be performed (aim to enter the second starting port 25).

  It should be noted that the segment display unit 50 is provided with an electric support display unit 58 that indicates that the above-described electric support state is being established. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, three LEDs are arranged in the electric support display unit 58, and during the electric support state, the three LEDs are turned on to indicate that the electric support state is in effect. Is shown to the player. Further, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a right-hand display unit 59 for urging the player to perform right-hand operation. During the power support state, the frequency of entering game balls into the second starting port 25 is high, and the second starting port 25 allows right-hit game balls to enter the ball. Is beneficial for the player. Therefore, during the power support state, the two LEDs arranged on the right-hand display unit 59 are turned on to prompt the player to perform right-hand.

<Big hit game>
When the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed with any of the big hit symbols, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs a plurality of round games in which the first special winning opening 28 or the second special winning opening 35 is opened. Start a big hit game. As described above with reference to FIG. 2, the right-hit game ball can enter the first special winning opening 28 and the second special winning opening 35, so that the right-hitting is performed during the big hit game. Become.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a big hit game of “V short” and a big hit game of “V long” can be executed as the big hit game. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 5A, when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbols 101 to 280 (when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, there is a 90% probability. ), When the big hit game of "V short" is performed and the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbols 281 to 300 (when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol), there is a 10% probability. ), A big hit game of “V long” is performed. Also, as shown in FIG. 5B, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbols 401 to 600 (when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbols, there is a 100% probability). , "V Long" big hit game is performed.

  In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, two round games are performed regardless of whether the “V short” big hit game or the “V long” big hit game is performed, and the first round game is performed. Then, the first special winning opening 28 is in an open state, and in the second round game, the second special winning opening 35 is in an open state. However, the big hit game of “V short” and the big hit game of “V long” have different “possibility of entering a game ball into the specific opening 38”. In other words, in the "V short" big hit game and the "V long" big hit game, the first big winning opening 28 is opened for 10 seconds (or until four game balls enter) in the first round game. However, the opening time of the second special winning opening 35 in the second round game is different from each other. Specifically, in the big hit game of “V short”, since the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 in the second round game is 0.2 seconds, the game ball is difficult to enter the specific opening 38, and “V short” In the “long” jackpot game, since the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 in the second round game is 10 seconds (or until four gaming balls enter), the gaming ball enters the specific opening 38. Easy to ball.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 5C, when the game ball enters the specific port 38 during the "V short" big hit game, the game state after the big hit game ends is "high probability state and power support state". (High probability / electric support state) ", and if the game ball does not enter the specific port 38 during the" V short "big hit game, the game state after the big hit game ends is" low probability state and Non-electric support state (low probability, non-electric support state) ".

  Also, when a game ball enters the specific port 38 during the “V Long” big hit game, the game state after the end of the big hit game is set to “high probability / electric support state”, and the “V long” big hit If the game ball does not enter the specific port 38 during the game, the game state after the end of the big hit game is set to “low probability state and electric support state (low probability / electric support state)”.

  The "high-probability / electric support state" continues until the next big hit game is played, and the "low-probability / electric support state" continues until the symbol change game is performed 45 times. If done, terminate.)

  Here, when starting the big hit game, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 transmits a big hit game start command indicating that the big hit game is started to the sub control board 220. Upon receiving the big hit game start command, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 executes a big hit game effect corresponding to the big hit game.

  Note that the first special winning opening 28 and the second special winning opening 35 can also be regarded as a "variable winning opening", and the open state of the first special winning opening 28 and the second special winning opening 35 is set to a "ball entry possible state". , And the jackpot game can be caught as "specific game". When the special symbol (identification information) is stopped and displayed in the big hit symbol (specific mode), the first large winning opening 28 and the second large winning opening 35 (variable entrance) are in an open state (enterable state). The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 executing the big hit game (specific game) can also be regarded as “specific game executing means”.

<Various display of ordinary symbols, game per ordinary symbol, hold of ordinary symbols>
As described above with reference to FIG. 2, the normal symbol operation gate 27 allows a right-hit game ball to pass therethrough. When a right-hitting game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 27 and the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 27s, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 determines a predetermined judgment random number (a later-described common figure hit judgment random number). Is obtained, and a general figure hit determination is made to determine whether it is a general figure hit or a miss based on the determination random number. Then, based on the result of the ordinary symbol hit determination, the normal symbol is displayed in a fluctuating manner and then stopped and displayed. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a general-purpose display unit 56 for displaying a normal symbol, and the general-purpose display unit 56 includes two LEDs. The ordinary symbol is variably displayed by switching the LED to be lit among the two LEDs on the general symbol display unit 56, and is stopped and displayed by turning on a predetermined LED among the two LEDs. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, two types of symbols are stopped as a normal symbol, a symbol per ordinary symbol in which the left LED is turned on and a non-normal symbol in which the right LED is turned on. Can be displayed. If the result of the normal hit determination is a normal hit, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with the normal hit symbol, and if the result of the normal hit determination is a non-normal hit, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with the non-normal hit symbol Is done. In this way, when the normal symbol is hit and stopped and displayed as a deviated symbol, a display (fixed display) for maintaining the stopped and displayed state of the symbol until a predetermined time elapses is performed in order to fix the stopped and displayed symbol. Then, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with the symbol per ordinary symbol, a game per ordinary symbol in which the second starting port 25 is closed after being opened.

  The non-electric support state and the electric support state described above are set by differentiating the manner of judging a normal figure, the manner of displaying a normal symbol in a fluctuating manner, and the manner of a game of a regular figure. In other words, the probability of being determined to be a perpetual figure in the perpetual figure perception is 1/100 in the non-power support state and 99/100 in the power support state. In addition, as the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, a long time is easily selected in the non-electric support state (one of 1000 ms, 2000 msec, and 3000 msec is equally selected), and a short time is selected in the electric support state. (Either 1000 ms, 1252 ms, or 1500 ms is equally selected). In the non-power support state, a non-power support game is performed in which the second starting port 25 is opened for a short time (16 msec × 1 time). A game per ordinary drawing in which the starting port 25 is open for a long time (840 msec × 2 times) is performed. As a result, during the non-power support state, the frequency at which the second starting port 25 is opened is reduced, and the frequency of game balls entering the second starting port 25 is also reduced. On the other hand, during the electric support state, the frequency at which the second starting port 25 is opened increases, and the frequency of game balls entering the second starting port 25 increases.

  When the game ball passes through the ordinary symbol operation gate 27, the normal symbol hit determination and the variation display of the ordinary symbol are performed, but these ordinary symbol hit determination and the variation display are performed immediately after the game ball passes the ordinary symbol activation gate 27. Rather than being performed, the obtained judgment random number is temporarily stored as a normal drawing hold. Then, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a general symbol hit determination and a normal symbol variation display are performed based on the stored general symbol reservation. Such general reservations are also stored with an upper limit of four. The number of stored general-purpose drawings (number of general-purpose reservations) is displayed on the general-purpose display display unit 57 of the segment display unit 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are arranged in the general-purpose reserve display unit 57, and the general-purpose reserve display unit 57 turns off both of the two LEDs so that the general-purpose reserve display unit 57 turns off. It indicates that the reserved number is 0 and turns on one of the two LEDs to indicate that the reserved number is one. The number of reservations is two, the blinking of one LED indicates that the number of reservations is three, and the blinking of two LEDs indicates that the number of reservations is four. Indicates that there is. In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, if the normal symbol is stored, if the normal symbol is not being displayed during the change display, the normal symbol is being confirmed, or the game is not being played per the ordinary symbol, the pachinko machine 1 is the earliest. The stored general figure holding related to the general figure holding and the fluctuation display of the normal symbol are performed.

<Display contents of effect display device 41>
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, an effect of displaying various images on the effect display device 41 is performed in accordance with the progress of the game as described above. Processing for performing such an effect is mainly performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220. That is, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives a command indicating the progress of the game (for example, the above-mentioned variation pattern designation command, big hit game start command, etc.) from the CPU 201 of the main control board 200, The progress is grasped, and an effect according to the progress of the game is performed.

  For example, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the variation pattern designation command, it performs a symbol variation effect in accordance with the variation display (variation pattern) of the first special figure or the second special figure. In other words, in synchronism with the start timing of the fluctuation display (symbol fluctuation game) of the special symbol (the first special figure or the second special figure), the effect display device 41 starts the fluctuation display of the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c. I do. After that, the variation of the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c is displayed in various modes until the variation time of the special symbol elapses. Then, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 ends the symbol variation effect when receiving the variation stop command. That is, the fluctuation display of the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c ends in synchronization with the end timing of the special symbol fluctuation display (stop display of the special symbol). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a design in which nine numbers from “1” to “9” are designed can be displayed as identification symbols.

  FIG. 6A conceptually illustrates a state in which three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are simultaneously displayed in a fluctuating manner. When a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the variable display, for example, the left identification symbol 41a is first stopped and displayed, then the right identification symbol 41c is stopped and displayed, and finally the middle identification symbol 41b is stopped and displayed. The combination of the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c stopped and displayed on the effect display device 41 is a special symbol (the first symbol) stopped and displayed on the first special figure display section 51 or the second special figure display section 52 described above. (The first special figure or the second special figure). For example, when the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol (that is, when the variation pattern selected when the result of the special figure hit determination is “big hit” is received), The three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c of the effect display device 41 are stopped and displayed in a symbol combination (hereinafter, also referred to as a "double-eye") having the same symbol. In addition, when the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed with a deviated symbol (that is, when a variation pattern selected when the result of the special figure hit determination is “big hit” is received), The three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed in a symbol combination that is not aligned with the same symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as a "ragged eye"). Note that the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c that are stopped and displayed are in a state where they are stopped and displayed (determined and displayed) until the fixed symbol display time has elapsed.

  As described above, the special symbol displayed on the first special figure display unit 51 or the second special figure display unit 52 and the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c displayed on the effect display device 41 have different display contents. When the special symbols in the variable display are stopped and displayed, the three identification symbols 41a, 41b and 41c are also stopped and displayed. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 2, the effect display device 41 is provided at a position that is more conspicuous than the first special figure display unit 51 or the second special figure display unit 52 (segment display unit 50). Since the screen is large and the display content is easy to understand, it is normal for a player to play a game while viewing the screen of the effect display device 41. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 6B, for example, the left identification symbol 41 a that is first stopped and displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 and the right identification symbol 41 c that is subsequently stopped and displayed are the same symbol. If there is, the middle identification symbol 41b, which is finally stopped and displayed, also stops at the same symbol, and the player is prompted to change the identification symbol (design variation effect) by saying "may a big hit game be started?" ). As described above, the effect performed in a state in which the identification symbol excluding one identification symbol from the plurality of identification symbols is stopped at the same symbol (an aspect that can be a zigzag pattern) and the one identification symbol is variably displayed is “ It is called a “reach effect”, and it is possible to enhance the entertainment of the game by generating the reach effect.

  Also, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 41, a first reserved display area 41d for indicating the first special figure reserved number, and a second reserved display area 41e for indicating the second special figure reserved number. Is set. In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the same number of the first special figure reservations (small circular symbols in the figure) as the first special figure reservation number is displayed in the first reservation display area 41d, so that the first special figure reservation number ( The upper limit number is 4), and the same number of “holding symbols” as the second special figure holding number (the upper limit number is 4) is displayed in the second holding display area 41e to indicate the second special figure holding number. Therefore, the example shown in FIG. 6 indicates that the first special figure reservation number is four and the second special figure reservation number is four. It should be noted that, of course, the number of holds indicated by the hold symbols displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 and the first special figure hold display section 53 and the second special figure hold display section 54 of the segment display section 50 are displayed. Matches the number of holds indicated.

  In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as a part of the above-described symbol variation effect, a “movable accessory rising effect” of moving the “movable accessory 71” from below to above can be executed. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a state in which the “casing up effect” of the present embodiment is performed. As shown in FIG. 7, in the “casing up effect”, an effect of moving the “movable accessory 71” upward from the bottom in front of the effect display device 41 is performed. Between the game board 20 provided with the effect opening 40 and the effect display device 41, a gap in which the “movable character 71” can move is ensured, and the “character rise effect” is performed. If not, the “movable role 71” is accommodated below the gap (initial position). On the other hand, when the “casing up effect” is performed, the “movable accessory 71” is moved from the initial position to an upper position (ascending position) and appears in front of the effect display device 41. In the case where such a “casing up effect” is performed, the player can visually recognize the LUCK characters of “movable accessory 71” appearing in front of the effect display device 41 through the opening 40 for effect. .

  In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the “reach expectation” and the “big hit expectation” differ depending on whether or not the “casing up effect” is executed. The “reach expectation” is a possibility that a reach effect is performed, and the “big hit expectation” is a possibility that a big hit is determined as a “big hit” (a possibility of a big hit game being performed). Such a “reach expectation” and a “big hit expectation” are higher in the case where the “casing up effect” is performed than when the “casing up effect” is not performed.

  The “reach expectation” and the “big hit expectation” related to the “increase in character effect” are the execution probabilities of the “increase in character effect”, that is, a variation pattern corresponding to the “increase in character effect” is selected. This can be realized by appropriately setting the probability of occurrence. In other words, the “casing up effect” is configured to be executed when a variation pattern corresponding to the “casing up effect” is selected, and the probability that such a variation pattern is selected is appropriately set. As a result, the above-described “reach expectation” and “big hit expectation” can be realized.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 8, when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot (or when a reach effect is performed), the “probability of selecting a variation pattern that does not perform the character effect increase effect (the character effect increase effect is performed) "Probability of not having the effect of increasing the role of the character" (probability of performing the effect of raising the character) is set to be higher than "probability of not having the effect." On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot determination is out of order (or when the reach effect is not performed), the “probability that the variation pattern in which the role-effect rise effect is not performed (the probability that the role-change effect is not performed) is selected. ”Is set so that the“ probability of selecting the variation pattern for performing the role-raising effect (probability of performing the role-raising effect) ”is lower.

C. Power supply board:
Next, a configuration in which power is supplied to various electronic devices will be described. That is, although not mentioned in the above description (the description using the block diagram of FIG. 3), various electronic devices (CPU 221 and CPU 231, speakers 6a and 6b, speakers 6a and 6b, stepping motor 70, The LED 80 and the like are driven based on the supply of power of a predetermined voltage.

  In particular, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment is characterized in that power is supplied to the electronic device on the sub-control board 220 side. Therefore, in the following, a configuration in which power is supplied to various electronic devices on the sub-control board 220 side will be described. First, a conventional configuration will be described as preparation.

C-1. Conventional power supply board:
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration in which power is supplied in a conventional pachinko machine. Although omitted in FIG. 3, a power supply board 300 for generating a power supply of a predetermined voltage is provided on the sub-control board 220 side regardless of the conventional pachinko machine or the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment. Have been. In other words, the electronic devices provided in the pachinko machine 1 are driven based on the power supplies of the respective voltages. On the power supply board 300, a 24V power supply (100V commercial power) externally supplied to the pachinko machine 1 is used. The power source is changed to 24 V by a transformer), and the voltage is changed to a voltage corresponding to each electronic device (a power source of a voltage corresponding to each electronic device is generated).

  Specifically, integrated circuits (hereinafter, also referred to as “various ICs”) such as the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 and the CPU 231 of the image and sound control board 230 are driven based on a 5V power supply. For this reason, the power supply board 300 is provided with a 5V power generation unit 301 for changing (stepping down) a 24V power supply to 5V (generating a 5V power supply) and supplying the power to various ICs.

  The speakers 6a and 6b and the effect display device 41 are driven based on a 12V power supply. Therefore, the power supply board 300 has a 12V power generation unit 302 for changing (stepping down) the 24V power supply to 12V (generating a 12V power supply) and supplying the power to the speakers 6a and 6b and the effect display device 41. Is installed.

  The illumination LED 80 provided inside each of the lamps 5a to 5c is driven based on a power supply of 18V. For this reason, the power supply board 300 is provided with an 18V power supply generation unit 303 for changing (stepping down) the 24V power supply to 18V (generating the 18V power supply) and supplying the 18V power supply to the illumination LED 80. .

  Further, the stepping motor 70 is driven based on a power supply of 37V. For this reason, the power supply board 300 is provided with a 37V power generation unit 304 for changing (boosting) the 24V power supply to 37V (generating the 37V power supply) and supplying the power to the stepping motor 70.

  The above-described power generation units (5 V power generation unit 301, 12 V power generation unit 302, 18 V power generation unit 303, and 37 V power generation unit 304) are an electronic circuit combining various electronic elements or packaged. Integrated circuit (so-called power supply IC).

  When an abnormality occurs in the above-described power generation units (5V power generation unit 301, 12V power generation unit 302, 18V power generation unit 303, and 37V power generation unit 304), power of an appropriate voltage is supplied to various electronic devices. And various electronic devices cannot be driven. That is, when an abnormality occurs in the 5V power generation unit 301, various ICs cannot be driven, and when an abnormality occurs in the 12V power generation unit 302, the speakers 6a and 6b and the effect display device 41 cannot be driven. When the abnormality occurs in the 18V power generation unit 303, the illumination LED 80 cannot be driven, and when the abnormality occurs in the 37V power generation unit 304, the stepping motor 70 cannot be driven.

  Therefore, in the conventional pachinko machine, an LED for abnormality confirmation is connected to each of the power generation units (5V power generation unit 301, 12V power generation unit 302, 18V power generation unit 303, and 37V power generation unit 304). More specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, an abnormality confirmation LED 301 e is connected to the 5 V power generation unit 301. When the 5V power generation unit 301 is normal, power is supplied to not only the various ICs but also the abnormality confirmation LED 301e, and the abnormality confirmation LED 301e is turned on. On the other hand, when an abnormality occurs in the 5V power generation unit 301, power cannot be supplied to not only the various ICs but also the abnormality confirmation LED 301e, and the abnormality confirmation LED 301e is turned off. That is, by visually checking whether or not the abnormality confirmation LED 301e is turned on, it is confirmed whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the 5V power generation unit 301.

  Further, an abnormality confirmation LED 302e is connected to the 12V power generation unit 302. When the 12V power generation unit 302 is normal, power is supplied to not only the speakers 6a and 6b and the effect display device 41 but also the abnormality confirmation LED 302e, and the abnormality confirmation LED 302e is lit. On the other hand, if an abnormality occurs in the 12V power generation unit 302, power cannot be supplied not only to the speakers 6a and 6b and the effect display device 41 but also to the abnormality confirmation LED 302e, and the abnormality confirmation LED 302e is turned off. That is, by visually checking whether or not the abnormality confirmation LED 302e is turned on, it is confirmed whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the 12V power generation unit 302.

  Further, an abnormality confirmation LED 303e is connected to the 18V power generation unit 303. When the 18V power generation unit 303 is normal, power is supplied not only to the illumination LED 80 but also to the abnormality confirmation LED 303e, and the abnormality confirmation LED 303e is turned on. On the other hand, when an abnormality occurs in the 18V power generation unit 303, power cannot be supplied to the abnormality confirmation LED 303e as well as the illumination LED 80, and the abnormality confirmation LED 303e is turned off. That is, by visually checking whether or not the abnormality confirmation LED 303e is turned on, it is confirmed whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the 18V power generation unit 303.

  Further, an abnormality confirmation LED 304e is connected to the 37V power generation unit 304. When the 37V power generation unit 304 is normal, power is supplied to not only the stepping motor 70 but also the abnormality confirmation LED 304e, and the abnormality confirmation LED 304e is turned on. On the other hand, if an abnormality occurs in the 37V power generation unit 304, power cannot be supplied to not only the stepping motor 70 but also the abnormality confirmation LED 304e, and the abnormality confirmation LED 304e is turned off. That is, by visually checking whether or not the abnormality confirmation LED 304e is turned on, it is confirmed whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the 37V power generation unit 304.

  However, in the case of the conventional configuration as described above, naturally, an LED for abnormality confirmation (LEDs for abnormality confirmation 301e to 304e) and a configuration for driving the LED for abnormality confirmation (for example, LED for abnormality confirmation) And the like for supplying the driving current of the above), and the number of members increases.

  Further, if the LED for abnormality confirmation is visually recognizable by the player, the player will feel uncomfortable. For this reason, the abnormality confirmation LED must be provided at a position where the player cannot see it (for example, on the power supply board 300 or in the vicinity thereof). In this case, there is a problem that the staff of the gaming hall needs to perform troublesome work such as opening the front door of the gaming machine when visually checking the LED for abnormality confirmation (confirming whether or not abnormality has occurred). Was.

C-2. Power supply board of this embodiment:
Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the function of the abnormality confirmation LED is provided to the illumination LED 80 as described above. That is, as shown in FIG. 10, the “18V power generation unit 303” that generates the power supply (18V power supply) to be supplied to the illumination LED 80 is not mounted, and the power of the illumination LED 80 is other power generation. Department to supply.

  Specifically, power is supplied from the 5V power generation unit 301 to the illumination LED 80 provided inside the upper lamp 5a. In this case, of course, the power is supplied via a transformer for changing (boosting) the 5V power supply to 18V. As a result, power is supplied from the 5V power generation unit 301 to not only the various ICs but also the illumination LED 80 provided inside the upper lamp 5a. Therefore, when an abnormality occurs in the 5V power generation unit 301, not only the various ICs cannot be driven, but also the illumination LED 80 provided inside the upper lamp 5a is turned off. It will be turned off.

  In addition, power is supplied from the 12V power generation unit 302 to the illumination LED 80 provided inside the right lamp 5b. In this case, of course, the power is supplied through a transformer for changing (boosting) the power of 12V to 18V. As a result, power is supplied from the 12V power generation unit 302 not only to the speakers 6a and 6b and the effect display device 41 but also to the illumination LED 80 provided inside the right lamp 5b. Therefore, when an abnormality occurs in the 12V power generation unit 302, not only the speakers 6a and 6b and the effect display device 41 cannot be driven, but also the illumination LED 80 provided inside the right lamp 5b is turned off. Consequently, the right lamp 5b is turned off.

  In addition, power is supplied from the 37V power generation unit 304 to the illumination LED 80 provided inside the left lamp 5c. In this case, of course, the power is supplied through a transformer for changing (stepping down) the 37V power supply to 18V. As a result, the power is supplied from the 37V power generation unit 304 not only to the stepping motor 70 but also to the illumination LED 80 provided inside the left lamp 5c. Therefore, when an abnormality occurs in the 37V power generation unit 304, not only the stepping motor 70 cannot be driven, but also the illumination LED 80 provided inside the left lamp 5c is turned off, and as a result, the left lamp 5c Is turned off.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the upper lamp 5a is turned off when an abnormality occurs in the 5V power generation unit 301, and the right lamp 5b is turned off when an abnormality occurs in the 12V power generation unit 302. , 37V power generation unit 304 turns off the left lamp 5c. As a result, by confirming (visually observing) the lighting mode of the lamps 5a to 5c (without separately providing an LED for confirming abnormality), it is possible to discover that an abnormality has occurred in the power generation unit. It is possible to specify the power generation unit where the abnormality has occurred.

  Further, since the lamps 5a to 5c are turned on to enhance the effect of the production, they are naturally provided at positions that can be visually recognized by the player. Therefore, the staff in the gaming hall does not need to perform a troublesome operation such as opening the front door of the gaming machine when checking whether or not an abnormality has occurred.

  Here, in the example described above with reference to FIG. 10, the illumination LED 80 driven by a power supply of 18 V is provided, but instead of the illumination LED 80, the same voltage as the power supplied to other electronic devices is used. It is good also as employ | adopting the LED for illumination driven by. That is, an illumination LED driven by any one of the 5V power supply generated by the 5V power generation unit 301, the 12V power supply generated by the 12V power generation unit 302, and the 37V power supply generated by the 37V power generation unit 304 May be provided.

  For example, FIG. 11 illustrates an example in which an illumination LED 90 driven by a 12V power supply generated by a 12V power generation unit 302 is provided. By providing the illumination LED 90 driven by the 12V power supply in this manner, the number of transformers for changing the voltage of the power supply generated by the power generation unit can be reduced. That is, as shown in FIG. 11, power is supplied to the decoration LED 90 to which power is supplied from the 5V power generation unit 301 via a transformer for changing (boosting) the power of 5V to 12V. Power is supplied to the illumination LED 90 to which power is supplied from the generation unit 304 via a transformer that changes (steps down) the power of 37V to 12V. On the other hand, 12V power can be supplied to the illumination LED 90 to which power is supplied from the 12V power generation unit 302 without passing through the transformer.

  In addition, even in such a configuration, the illumination LED 90 to which power is supplied from the 5V power generation unit 301 is provided inside the upper lamp 5a, and the power to which power is supplied from the 12V power generation unit 302. The decoration LED 90 is provided inside the right lamp 5b, and the decoration LED 90 to which power is supplied from the 37V power generation unit 304 is provided in the left lamp 5c.

  In the example described above with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11, the illuminating LED (the illuminating LED 80 in FIG. 10 and the illuminating LED 90 in FIG. 11) is a power generation unit that generates power of different voltages from each other. Despite being connected, the provision of a transformer allows these drives. However, it is not necessary to limit to such a configuration, and it is also possible to provide an illumination LED driven by a power supply of a voltage generated by each power generation unit.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 12, as a decoration LED to which power is supplied from the 5V power generation unit 301, an illumination LED 91 driven by a 5V power supply is provided, and power is supplied from the 12V power generation unit 302. As the decoration LED, a decoration LED 91 driven by a 12V power supply is provided, and as a decoration LED supplied with power from the 37V power generation unit 304, a decoration LED 91 driven by a 37V power supply is used. It may be provided. In this case, there is no need to provide a transformer for changing the voltage of the power generated by the power generator.

  In this configuration, of course, the illumination LED 91 to which power is supplied from the 5V power generation unit 301 is provided inside the upper lamp 5a, and the power is supplied to the power supply from the 12V power generation unit 302. The decoration LED 92 is provided inside the right lamp 5b, and the decoration LED 93 to which power is supplied from the 37V power generation unit 304 is provided in the left lamp 5c.

C-3. Lighting period of lamps 5a to 5c:
As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, by checking (visually observing) the lighting mode of the lamps 5a to 5c (the light emitting mode of the illumination LED), it is possible to check whether or not the power generation unit has an abnormality. Can be. In other words, during the period when the lamps 5a to 5c are supposed to be lit (the period when the illuminating LED is supposed to emit light), the lamps 5a to 5c (the illuminating LED) are turned off. For example, it can be recognized that an abnormality has occurred in the power generation unit.

  Therefore, it is important to determine the period in which the lamps 5a to 5c are normally lit. This period may be set only during the progress of the game, for example, only during the execution of the symbol variation effect or during the execution of the big hit game effect. However, if the lamps 5a to 5c are turned on only during such a period, the lamps 5a to 5c are naturally turned off during a period in which the game is not performed. It is not possible to check whether or not an error has occurred. In other words, it is only possible to check whether an abnormality has occurred in the power generation unit during the period in which the game is being played.

  Then, even if it is possible to confirm that an abnormality has occurred in the power generation unit during the period in which the game is being played, it is difficult to perform the operation of eliminating the abnormality because it hinders the game of the player. . Furthermore, if the lamps 5a to 5c, which should be lit during the game is turned off, are turned off (it may be confirmed that an abnormality has occurred in the power generation unit only after the game is played). , Which gives the player a sense of incompatibility.

  Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the lamps 5a to 5c are turned on even during a period in which a game is not performed. For example, while the pachinko machine 1 is powered on, the lamps 5a to 5c may be turned on regardless of whether a game is played. Alternatively, a customer waiting effect indicating that the game is not performed may be performed, and the lamps 5a to 5c may be turned on as a part of the customer waiting effect. As the customer waiting effect, for example, an effect of displaying the name of the game hall on the display screen of the effect display device 41 and lighting the lamps 5a to 5c is executed.

  If the lamps 5a to 5c are turned on during such a period, the staff in the game hall can check whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the power generation unit during a period in which no game is being played. As a result, when checking whether an abnormality has occurred in the power generation unit, the game of the player is not hindered.

  Further, the lamps 5a to 5c may be turned on only during a period in which no game is performed, and may not be turned on during a period in which a game is performed. In this way, since it is natural that the lamps 5a to 5c are turned off during the game being played, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable even if an abnormality occurs in the power generation unit. it can.

D. Modifications:
Next, a modified example will be described.
D-1. Modification 1:
In the above-described embodiment, the illumination LED is provided for each of the power generation units that are the power supply sources and provided inside the lamps 5a to 5c. That is, the illumination LED (hereinafter, also referred to as “5V connection illumination LED”) to which power is supplied from the 5V power generation unit 301 (connected to the 5V power generation unit 301) is provided inside the upper lamp 5a. It was decided to provide. The illumination LED (hereinafter also referred to as “12V connection illumination LED”) supplied with power from the 12V power generation unit 302 (connected to the 12V power generation unit 302) is provided inside the right lamp 5b. It was decided to provide. The illumination LED (hereinafter also referred to as “37V connection illumination LED”) to which power is supplied from the 37V power generation unit 304 (connected to the 37V power generation unit 304) is provided inside the left lamp 5c. It was decided to provide.

  On the other hand, in the first modification, the “5V-connected illumination LED”, the “12V-connected illumination LED”, and the “37V-connected illumination LED” are mixed to form the interior of the lamps 5a to 5c. To be provided. For example, as shown in FIG. 13, “5V-connected illumination LED” and “12V-connected illumination LED” are provided inside the left lamp 5c, and “5V illumination” is inside the right lamp 5b. A connected LED for illumination and an LED for 37V connected illumination are provided. In addition, since "5V connection illumination LED", "12V connection illumination LED", and "37V connection illumination LED" are provided in plural numbers, here, a plurality (for example, 10). Of the “5V-connected illumination LED”, a part (for example, five) is provided inside the left lamp 5c, and the other (for example, five) is provided inside the right lamp 5b.

  Even in the case of such a configuration, if an abnormality occurs in the 5V power generation unit 301, the “5V-connected illumination LED” is turned off. That is, as shown in FIG. 14 (a), the “5V connection decoration LED” provided inside the left lamp 5c is also the “5V connection decoration LED” provided inside the right lamp 5b. Also goes out. Therefore, inside the left lamp 5c, the "5V connection illumination LED" is turned off, and the "12V connection illumination LED" is turned on. Then, in this case, the luminance of the left lamp 5c is lower (darker) than when both the “5V-connected illumination LED” and the “12V-connected illumination LED” are lit (emit light). ). Similarly, inside the right lamp 5b, the “5V connection illumination LED” is turned off, and the “37V connection illumination LED” is turned on. Then, in this case, the brightness of the right lamp 5b is lower (darker) than when both the “5V-connected illumination LED” and the “37V-connected illumination LED” are lit (emit light). ).

  Further, when an abnormality occurs in the 12V power generation unit 302, as shown in FIG. 14B, the “12V connection illumination LED” provided inside the left lamp 5c is turned off, and the “5V connection power supply LED” is turned off. The “decorating LED” is turned on. Then, in this case, the luminance of the left lamp 5c is lower (darker) than when both the “5V-connected illumination LED” and the “12V-connected illumination LED” are lit (emit light). ). On the other hand, the “12V-connected illumination LED” is not provided inside the right lamp 5b, and the “5V-connected illumination LED” provided inside the right lamp 5b and the “37V Since the "LED for connection decoration" remains lit, the brightness of the right lamp 5b does not change.

  Further, when an abnormality occurs in the 37V power generation unit 304, as shown in FIG. 14C, the “37V connection illumination LED” provided inside the right lamp 5b is turned off, and the “5V connection power supply LED” is turned off. The “decorating LED” is turned on. Then, in this case, the brightness of the right lamp 5b is lower (darker) than when both the “5V-connected illumination LED” and the “37V-connected illumination LED” are lit (emit light). ). On the other hand, the “37V-connected illumination LED” is not provided inside the left lamp 5c, and the “5V-connected illumination LED” provided inside the left lamp 5c and the “12V Since the "LED for connection decoration" remains lit, the brightness of the right lamp 5b does not change.

  As described above, in the first modification, when an abnormality occurs in the 5V power generation unit 301, the brightness of both the left lamp 5c and the right lamp 5b decreases (darkens), and when an abnormality occurs in the 12V power generation unit 302, When the brightness of only the left lamp 5c of the left lamp 5c and the right lamp 5b decreases (darkens) and an abnormality occurs in the 37V power generation unit 304, the brightness of only the right lamp 5b of the left lamp 5c and the right lamp 5b increases. Decrease (darken). Therefore, by confirming (visually observing) the lighting mode (brightness) of the two lamps (the left lamp 5c and the right lamp 5b), the three power generation units (the 5V power generation unit 301, the 12V power generation unit 302, and the 37V power supply) The presence / absence of occurrence of an abnormality in the generation unit 304) can be found, and the power generation unit in which the abnormality has occurred can be specified. In addition, even in the case of such a configuration, it is needless to say that the staff of the gaming hall does not have to perform a troublesome operation such as opening the front door of the gaming machine when checking for the occurrence of an abnormality.

  Here, if the left lamp 5c and the right lamp 5b are turned off in a situation where they should be turned on, the player will feel uncomfortable. In this regard, in the first modification, even when an abnormality has occurred in the power generation unit, the left lamp 5c and the right lamp 5b do not go off, but only decrease the brightness (darken). It is also possible to obtain an effect that it is possible to detect an abnormality of the power generation unit while suppressing giving a strange feeling to the user.

  It is to be noted that two or more of “5V-connected illumination LED”, “12V-connected illumination LED”, and “37V-connected illumination LED” are also provided inside the upper lamp 5a. In this way, it is possible to prevent the upper lamp 5a from being turned off when an abnormality occurs in the power generation unit, thereby preventing the player from feeling uncomfortable.

D-2. Modification 2:
In the above-described embodiment and Modification 1, the “5V connection illumination LED”, the “12V connection illumination LED”, and the “37V connection illumination LED” are provided inside the lamps 5a to 5c. However, it is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 15, a plurality of “5V connection illumination LED (circle in the figure)” and “12 V connection illumination LED (FIG. It is also possible to provide a “light emitting body array part HR” configured by arranging vertically and horizontally the “illumination LED (square in the figure) of the 37V connection illumination”.

  As shown in FIG. 15, in the “light emitting body arrangement portion HR”, a total of 64 (8 in length × 8 in width) are arranged in a total of 64 (rectangular) in the LED for illumination, and among them, The "12V connection illumination LED" and the "37V connection illumination LED" are arranged along the shape of the character "x". Specifically, the “12V connection illumination LED” is arranged along the lower half shape (mountain shape) of the letter “x”, and the “37V connection illumination LED” is placed above the letter “x”. They are arranged along a half shape (valley shape). At other positions (different from the positions along the shape of the letter “x” in the “light emitting element array portion HR”), “5V-connected illumination LED” is arranged.

  All of the illumination LEDs provided in the above-mentioned "light emitting body array portion HR" are simultaneously turned on and off. For example, during the execution of the customer waiting effect, a plurality of “5V connection lighting LED”, “12V connection lighting LED”, and “37V connection lighting decoration” provided in the “light emitting body arrangement part HR”. All of the "LEDs" are turned on and off at the same time.

  Then, when an abnormality occurs in the 5V power generation unit 301, as shown in FIG. 16A, the “5V connection illumination LED” is turned off, and the “12V connection illumination LED” and the “37V connection illumination LED”. Only the “LED for illumination” is turned on. As a result, the illumination LED arranged along the shape of the character “x” is turned on.

  When an abnormality occurs in the 12V power generation unit 302, as shown in FIG. 16B, the “12V connection illumination LED” is turned off, and the “5V connection illumination LED” and the “37V connection illumination LED” are turned off. Only the “LED for illumination” is turned on. As a result, the illumination LED arranged along the lower half shape (mountain shape) of the character “x” is turned off.

  When an abnormality occurs in the 37V-connected illumination LED, as shown in FIG. 16C, the "37V-connected illumination LED" goes off, and the "5V-connected illumination LED" and "12V Only the connected LED for illumination is turned on. As a result, the illumination LED arranged along the upper half shape (valley shape) of the letter “x” is turned off.

  As described above, in the “light emitting element array section HR” of the second modification, when an abnormality occurs in the 5V power generation section 301, the illumination LED arranged along the shape of the character “x” is turned on. As a result, the shape of the character "x" emerges. Also, when an abnormality occurs in the 12V power generation unit 302, the illumination LED arranged along the lower half shape (mountain shape) of the character “x” is turned off, and as a result, the character “x” is turned off. The lower half shape (mountain shape) emerges. Further, when an abnormality occurs in the illumination LED connected to 37 V, the illumination LED arranged along the upper half shape (valley shape) of the letter “x” is turned off, and as a result, “x” The shape of the upper half (valley shape) of the character “” emerges.

  Therefore, by confirming (visually observing) the lighting mode of the “light emitting body array portion HR” (the shape in which the illuminated and unlit LED for illumination is arranged, the raised shape), the three power generation units (5V power generation) Unit 301, 12V power generation unit 302, and 37V power generation unit 304) can be detected as to whether or not an abnormality has occurred, and the power generation unit in which the abnormality has occurred can be identified. In addition, since the above-mentioned shape is easy for the staff in the game hall to find and identify, the above-described effect can be further enhanced. In addition, even in the case of such a configuration, it is needless to say that the staff of the gaming hall does not have to perform a troublesome operation such as opening the front door of the gaming machine when checking for the occurrence of an abnormality.

  In addition, even if the lighting mode of the “light emitting body arrangement part HR” changes (even if the above-mentioned shape emerges), the player feels that the above-mentioned shape emerges as part of the effect. It is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable.

D-3. Modification 3:
In the above-described embodiment, the 24V power supplied from the outside is directly supplied to the respective power generation units (5V power generation unit 301, 12V power generation unit 302, and 37V power generation unit 304). Not limited to this, the 24V power supplied from the outside (directly) is supplied only to the 37V power generation unit, and the 5V power generation unit and the 12V power generation unit include the 37V power generation unit. The generated power may be supplied (Modification 3).

  FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing a power supply board 300 of the third modification. As shown in FIG. 17, in the power supply board 300 of the third modification, the 24 V power supplied from the outside (directly) is supplied only to the 37 V power generation unit 311. The 37V power generation unit 311 according to the third modification converts a 24V power supply into a 37V power supply (generates a 37V power supply), and converts the 37V power supply into a power provided inside the stepping motor 70 and the upper lamp 5a. It is supplied to the decoration LED 93 (LED having a drive voltage of 37 V). In addition, the 37V power generation unit 311 also supplies 37V power to the 5V power generation unit 312 and the 12V power generation unit 313 of the third modification. When an LED having a drive voltage different from 37 V is used instead of the illumination LED 93, a transformer for converting the drive voltage to the drive voltage may be provided.

  The 5V power generation unit 312 according to the third modification converts the 37V power supplied from the 37V power generation unit 311 into a 5V power (generates 5V power), and is provided inside various ICs and the right lamp 5b. To the decorated LED 91 for illumination. When an LED having a drive voltage different from 5 V is used instead of the illumination LED 91, a transformer for converting the drive voltage to the drive voltage may be provided.

  Further, the 12V power generation unit 313 of the third modification converts the 37V power supplied from the 37V power generation unit 311 into a 12V power (generates 12V power), and outputs the speakers 6a and 6b and the effect display device 41. And the illumination LED 92 provided inside the left lamp 5c. When an LED having a drive voltage different from 12 V is employed instead of the illumination LED 93, a transformer for converting the drive voltage to the drive voltage may be provided.

  With the configuration as in Modification 3, if an abnormality occurs in the 5V power generation unit 312, not only can various ICs not be driven, but also the illumination LED 91 provided inside the right lamp 5b is turned off. As a result, the right lamp 5b is turned off.

  Further, when an abnormality occurs in the 12V power generation unit 313, not only the speakers 6a and 6b and the effect display device 41 cannot be driven, but also the illumination LED 92 provided inside the left lamp 5c is turned off. Consequently, the left lamp 5c is turned off.

  On the other hand, when an abnormality occurs in the 37V power generation unit 311, not only can the stepping motor 70 not be driven, but also the illumination LED 93 provided inside the upper lamp 5a is turned off. Is turned off. In this case (when an abnormality occurs in the 37V power generation unit 311), power cannot be supplied to the 5V power generation unit 312 and the 12V power generation unit 313. Accordingly, on the 5V power generation unit 312 side, not only can various ICs not be driven, but also the illumination LED 91 provided inside the right lamp 5b is turned off, and as a result, the right lamp 5b is turned off. Become. On the 12V power generation unit 313 side, not only the speakers 6a and 6b and the effect display device 41 cannot be driven, but also the illumination LED 92 provided inside the left lamp 5c is turned off. The lamp 5c is turned off.

  As described above, in the third modification, when an abnormality occurs in the 5V power generation unit 312, the upper lamp 5a turns off, and when an abnormality occurs in the 12V power generation unit 313, the left lamp 5c turns off. When an abnormality occurs in the 37V power generation unit 311, all of the upper lamp 5a, the right lamp 5b, and the left lamp 5c are turned off. As a result, by confirming (visually observing) the lighting mode of the lamps 5a to 5c (without separately providing an LED for confirming abnormality), it is possible to discover that an abnormality has occurred in the power generation unit. Can identify the power generation unit where the abnormality has occurred.

  In addition, one electronic device (drive target) among the “various ICs”, the “speakers 6a and 6b, the effect display device 41”, and the “stepping motor 70” can be regarded as the “first drive target”. Another electronic device (drive target) can be regarded as a “second drive target”. Further, one voltage of “5V”, “12V”, and “37V” can be regarded as “first voltage”, and the other voltage can be regarded as “second voltage”. Also, one of the “5V power generation unit 301”, “12V power generation unit 302”, and “37V power generation unit 304” can be regarded as a “first power generation unit”. The generation unit can be regarded as a “second power generation unit”. In addition, one of the “5V-connected illumination LED”, “12V-connection illumination LED”, and “37V-connection illumination LED” is regarded as the “first illuminant”. Alternatively, the other illumination LED can be regarded as a “second illuminant”. Further, one of the lamps 5a to 5c can be regarded as a "first decorative part", and the other lamp can be regarded as a "second decorative part". Further, the “shape of the character“ × ”, the shape of the lower half of the character“ x ”(mountain shape), and the shape of the upper half of the character“ x ”(trough shape) in Modification 2 are , "A specific shape".

  As described above, the embodiments and the modified examples of the present invention have been described. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and is not limited to the language described in each claim unless departing from the scope described in each claim. Those skilled in the art can easily replace them, and can appropriately add improvements based on the knowledge usually possessed by those skilled in the art.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment is driven by supplying a power of 24V. That is, although the voltage of the commercial power supply is 100 V, the commercial power supply is stepped down to 24 V via a transformer (transformer) and used as the power supply. On the other hand, some pachinko machines have a built-in transformer (transformer) and are therefore driven by being supplied with a power of 100V. That is, the pachinko machine 1 includes a machine that needs to supply a 24V power supply like the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment and a machine that needs to supply a 100V power supply. However, it is not easy to determine which voltage is required, and 24 V power is often supplied to a pachinko machine that needs to supply 100 V power. In this case, since the pachinko machine is not driven (started) at all, it may be mistaken that the pachinko machine itself has failed.

  Therefore, in order to solve such a problem, the following configuration may be adopted. That is, when the voltage of the supplied power is low (when the power of 24 V is supplied in spite of the necessity of supplying the power of 100 V), the notification means indicating the fact (for example, at that time, LED that emits light). This can prevent the misunderstanding described above.

  Further, in the case of controlling the lighting of the illumination LED in the above-described embodiments and modifications, the power supply to the electronic device that performs the lighting control (for example, an IC having an LED lighting control function) is performed using the power supply described above. It is preferable that the power is supplied from a power generation unit different from the power generation unit. This is for the following reason. For example, the lighting control of the illumination LED is performed by an electronic device (an IC having an LED lighting control function) driven by supplying the 5V power generated by the 5V power generation unit described above. In this case, if an abnormality occurs in the 5V power generation unit, the electronic device that controls the lighting of the illumination LED is also not driven. Then, in this case, all of the illumination LEDs will be turned off, and as a result, all of the lamps 5a to 5c will be turned off. However, even in this case, the person in charge of the hall is made to visually recognize (confirm) that all of the lamps 5a to 5c have been turned off, thereby recognizing that an abnormality has occurred in the 5V power generation unit. Can be.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment and the modified example, the power supply substrate 300 that generates the power supply of 5 V, 12 V, and 37 V has been described. However, it is needless to say that the power supply of another voltage can be generated.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment and the modified example, the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 1 which pays out the game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall to give the player a profit (game value) as a result of the game. An example in which is applied was described. The present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine of a type that provides a gaming profit in a form different from “payout of gaming balls”. For example, when a game ball is entered into various entrances, data indicating the amount of profit (magnitude of game value) corresponding to the ball is stored, and the game profit (game value) is stored. The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine of a type in which (value) is given to a player, and in this case, the same effect as in the above-described embodiment can be obtained. In addition, as a pachinko machine of the type of converting a game profit (game value) into data and giving it to a player, a gaming machine that circulates and uses a plurality of game balls built in a pachinko machine, specifically, A pachinko machine (a so-called enclosed game machine) configured to return a game ball discharged to the back surface of the game board through various entrances or exits to the firing position again and fire it.

<Gaming machines A1 to A7 that can be extracted from the above-described embodiment>
The pachinko machine of the above-described embodiment or the modified example can be regarded as the following gaming machines A1 to A7.

<Game machine A1>
A gaming machine that performs a game using a game medium,
A first power supply generation unit that generates a power supply of a first voltage;
A first driving target driven based on a power supply generated by the first power generation unit;
A second power generation unit that generates a power of a second voltage;
A second driving object driven based on a power supply generated by the second power generation unit;
A first light emitter and a second light emitter;
A gaming machine comprising:

<Game machine A2>
In the gaming machine A1,
It is provided with an effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect,
The effect executing means can cause the first light emitter and the second light emitter to emit light as part of the predetermined effect,
The first light emitter emits light based on a power supply generated by the first power generation unit,
The gaming machine, wherein the second illuminant emits light based on a power supply generated by the second power generation unit.

  In a gaming machine provided with a plurality of driving objects (here, the first driving object and the second driving object), when the voltages of the power supplies required for the respective driving are different, these power supplies are generated separately. Generated by the department. That is, as in the present gaming machine, the power required for the first driven object is generated by the first power generating unit, and the power required for the second driven object is generated by the second power generating unit. When an abnormality occurs in the first power generation unit or the second power generation unit, the first driving object or the second driving object cannot be driven. However, it is easy to confirm such an abnormality. is not. Therefore, in general, an abnormality confirmation LED is connected to each of the power generation units (the first power generation unit and the second power generation unit), and the lighting state of the abnormality confirmation LED is visually recognized, so that the power supply is controlled. It is confirmed whether an abnormality has occurred in the generation units (the first power generation unit and the second power generation unit). Of course, in such a configuration, it is necessary to mount an LED for confirming abnormality. Further, if the LED for abnormality confirmation is visually recognizable by the player, the player will feel uncomfortable. For this reason, the LED for abnormality confirmation must be provided at a position where the player cannot visually recognize the LED. As a result, when visually confirming the LED for abnormality confirmation (confirming whether or not an abnormality has occurred), the person in charge at the game hall must: It is necessary to perform troublesome work such as opening the front door of the gaming machine.

On the other hand, in the present gaming machine, the first light-emitting body is connected to the “first power generation unit for driving the first driving object”, and the “second power generation unit for driving the second driving object” is used. A second light emitter is connected to the "power generation unit". That is, the first luminous body and the second luminous body used for the predetermined effect are driven by the power supplied from separate “power generation units”. Here, in general, it is natural that the power sources of the plurality of light emitters (here, the first light emitter and the second light emitter) used for the effect are connected to the same power generation unit. This is because such a plurality of luminous bodies are often driven by the same or similar voltage (current), and are supplied with power from separate power supply generation units (although the configuration is complicated). It is not necessary. In this regard, in this gaming machine, the first luminous body and the second luminous body used for a predetermined effect are connected to different “power generation units”. In this case, when a failure occurs in the “first power generation unit” (and when the first drive target cannot be driven), the first light emitting body is turned off (light emission stops), and the “second power generation unit” does not emit light. If a failure occurs in the "power generation unit" (and, consequently, the second drive target cannot be driven), the second light emitter will be turned off (stops emitting light). As a result, by confirming the light emission mode of the plurality of light emitters used for the effect (without separately providing an abnormality confirmation LED), it is possible to discover that an abnormality has occurred in the power generation unit, As a result, it is possible to identify the power generation unit in which the abnormality has occurred. In addition, since the plurality of light emitters used for the effect are provided at positions visible to the player, when confirming the occurrence of an abnormality, a troublesome operation such as opening the front door of the gaming machine is performed. No need.
<Game machine A3>
In the gaming machine A2,
The effect executing means,
As the predetermined effect, it is possible to execute a customer waiting effect indicating that the game is not being performed,
A gaming machine, wherein the first light emitter and the second light emitter can emit light as a part of a customer waiting effect.

  In such a gaming machine, it is possible to check the light emission mode (whether or not turned off) of the first light emitter and the second light emitter during the execution of the customer waiting effect, that is, in the state where the game is not being performed. it can. For this reason, it is possible to discover an abnormality in the first power generation unit and the second power generation unit without hindering the game of the player.

<Game machine A4>
In the gaming machine A2 or the gaming machine A3,
A plurality of the first luminous bodies and a plurality of the second luminous bodies are arranged in rows and columns;
A gaming machine, wherein one of the first light-emitting body and the second light-emitting body constituting the light-emitting body arrangement unit is arranged along a specific shape.

  In such a gaming machine, when an abnormality occurs in one of the first power generation unit and the second power generation unit, the luminous elements (the first luminous element or the Only the second light-emitting body is turned off or emits light. That is, when an abnormality occurs in one of the first power generation unit and the second power generation unit, a specific shape emerges in the light-emitting array unit. In this case, it is possible to make the player feel that a specific shape emerges as a part of the effect, so that it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable. In addition, since a staff member of the game hall can easily find a specific shape, it is possible to easily find an abnormality in the first power generation unit and the second power generation unit.

<Game machine A5>
In the gaming machine A1,
A first decoration part and a second decoration part,
The first decorative portion and the second decorative portion both have light transmittance,
The first illuminant is provided on the back side of the first decorative portion, and light emitted from the first illuminant passes from the back side of the first decorative portion to the front side,
The second illuminant is provided on the back side of the second decorative portion, and light emitted from the second illuminant passes from the back side of the second decorative portion to the front side,
The first light emitter emits light based on a power supply generated by the first power generation unit,
The gaming machine, wherein the second illuminant emits light based on a power supply generated by the second power generation unit.

  In a gaming machine provided with a plurality of driving objects (here, the first driving object and the second driving object), when the voltages of the power supplies required for the respective driving are different, these power supplies are generated separately. Generated by the department. That is, as in the present gaming machine, the power required for the first driven object is generated by the first power generating unit, and the power required for the second driven object is generated by the second power generating unit. When an abnormality occurs in the first power generation unit or the second power generation unit, the first driving object or the second driving object cannot be driven. However, it is easy to confirm such an abnormality. is not. Therefore, in general, an abnormality confirmation LED is connected to each of the power generation units (the first power generation unit and the second power generation unit), and the lighting state of the abnormality confirmation LED is visually recognized, so that the power supply is controlled. It is confirmed whether an abnormality has occurred in the generation units (the first power generation unit and the second power generation unit). Of course, in such a configuration, it is necessary to mount an abnormality confirmation LED. Further, if the LED for abnormality confirmation is visually recognizable by the player, the player will feel uncomfortable. For this reason, the LED for abnormality confirmation must be provided at a position where the player cannot visually recognize the LED. As a result, when visually confirming the LED for abnormality confirmation (confirming whether or not an abnormality has occurred), the person in charge of the game hall must It is necessary to perform troublesome work such as opening the front door of the gaming machine.

  On the other hand, in the present gaming machine, a first illuminant is connected to the "first power generation unit for driving the first drive target", and the first decoration unit emits light by the first illuminant. . In addition, a second light emitting body is connected to the “second power generation unit for driving the second drive target”, and the second decorative unit emits light by the second light emitting body. That is, the first illuminant and the second illuminant for causing the decorative portions (the first decorative portion and the second decorative portion) to emit light are driven by power supplied from separate “power generation units”. Here, in general, it is natural that the power of the light-emitting bodies (here, the first light-emitting body and the second light-emitting body) for causing the decorative portion to emit light is connected to the same power generation unit. This is because such a plurality of luminous bodies are often driven by the same or similar voltage (current), and are supplied with power from separate power supply generation units (although the configuration is complicated). It is not necessary. In this regard, in the gaming machine, the first illuminant and the second illuminant for causing the decorative portions (the first decorative portion and the second decorative portion) to emit light are connected to separate “power generation units”. In this case, when a failure occurs in the “first power generation unit” (and when the first driving target cannot be driven), the first light emitter is turned off (light emission stops), and the first decoration is performed. The part also does not emit light. Further, when a failure occurs in the “second power generation unit” (and when the second drive target cannot be driven), the second light emitting body is turned off (stops emitting light), and the second decoration unit is turned off. Also does not emit light. As a result, by confirming the light emission mode of the first decoration unit and the second decoration unit (without separately providing an LED for confirming abnormality), it is possible to discover that an abnormality has occurred in the power generation unit, As a result, it is possible to identify the power generation unit in which the abnormality has occurred. In addition, since the first decorative portion and the second decorative portion are provided at positions visible to the player, when checking for the occurrence of an abnormality, a troublesome operation such as opening the front door of the gaming machine is performed. No need.

<Game machine A6>
In the gaming machine A1,
It has a decorative part with light transmittance,
The first illuminant and the second illuminant are provided on the back side of one of the decorative portions, and light emitted from the first illuminant and the second illuminant is emitted from the back side of the decorative portion. It passes through to the front side,
The first light emitter emits light based on a power supply generated by the first power generation unit,
The gaming machine, wherein the second illuminant emits light based on a power supply generated by the second power generation unit.

  In a gaming machine provided with a plurality of driving objects (here, the first driving object and the second driving object), when the voltages of the power supplies required for the respective driving are different, these power supplies are generated separately. Generated by the department. That is, as in the present gaming machine, the power required for the first driven object is generated by the first power generating unit, and the power required for the second driven object is generated by the second power generating unit. When an abnormality occurs in the first power generation unit or the second power generation unit, the first driving object or the second driving object cannot be driven. However, it is easy to confirm such an abnormality. is not. Therefore, in general, an abnormality confirmation LED is connected to each of the power generation units (the first power generation unit and the second power generation unit), and the lighting state of the abnormality confirmation LED is visually recognized, so that the power supply is controlled. It is confirmed whether an abnormality has occurred in the generation units (the first power generation unit and the second power generation unit). Of course, in such a configuration, it is necessary to mount an LED for confirming abnormality. Further, if the LED for abnormality confirmation is visually recognizable by the player, the player will feel uncomfortable. For this reason, the LED for abnormality confirmation must be provided at a position where the player cannot visually recognize the LED. As a result, when visually confirming the LED for abnormality confirmation (confirming whether or not an abnormality has occurred), the person in charge at the game hall must: It is necessary to perform troublesome work such as opening the front door of the gaming machine.

  On the other hand, in the present gaming machine, the first light-emitting body is connected to the “first power generation unit for driving the first driving object”, and the “second power generation unit for driving the second driving object” is used. A second light-emitting body is connected to the "power generation unit", and the decoration unit emits light by the first light-emitting body and the second light-emitting body. That is, the first illuminant and the second illuminant for causing the decorative portions (the first decorative portion and the second decorative portion) to emit light are driven by power supplied from separate “power generation units”. Here, in general, the power sources of the light emitters for emitting the decorative portion (even light sources for emitting one decorative portion, here, the first light emitter and the second light emitter) are the same. It is natural to connect to the power generation unit. This is because such a plurality of luminous bodies are often driven by the same or similar voltage (current), and are supplied with power from separate power supply generation units (although the configuration is complicated). It is not necessary. In this regard, in the gaming machine, the first illuminant and the second illuminant for causing the decorative portions (the first decorative portion and the second decorative portion) to emit light are connected to separate “power generation units”. In this case, when both the first power generation unit and the second power generation unit are normal (when no abnormality has occurred), both the first luminous body and the second luminous body emit light, and thus the decoration unit. Also emits light (brightens). On the other hand, when an abnormality occurs in one of the first power generation unit and the second power generation unit, one of the first light emitting body and the second light emitting body is turned off and only the other emits light. . In this case, the luminance of the decorative portion is lower (darker) than when both the first light emitter and the second light emitter emit light. That is, when both the first power generation unit and the second power generation unit are normal, the decoration unit emits light with high luminance (brightly lit), and the first power generation unit and the second power generation unit are abnormal. When this occurs, the decorative part emits light with low luminance (lights up darkly). As a result, by confirming the light emission mode (brightness) of the decoration unit (without separately providing an LED for abnormality confirmation), it is possible to discover that an abnormality has occurred in the power generation unit. Further, since the decorative portion is provided at a position visible to the player, there is no need to perform a troublesome operation such as opening the front door of the gaming machine when checking for the occurrence of an abnormality.

  Here, if the decorative part is originally turned on and turned off, the player will feel uncomfortable. In this regard, in the present gaming machine, even when an abnormality occurs in the power generation unit, the decoration unit does not turn off, but merely reduces the luminance of the decoration unit. It is also possible to obtain an effect that an abnormality of the power generation unit can be detected while suppressing the power generation.

<Game machine A7>
In any one of the gaming machines A2 to A6,
The first light emitter and the second light emitter both emit light when the power of the first voltage is supplied,
An electric path connecting the second power generation unit and the second light emitting body is provided with a transformer for changing the voltage of the power generated by the first power generation unit from the second voltage to the first voltage. A gaming machine characterized by being used.

  In such a gaming machine, despite being connected to a power supply generation unit that generates power supplies of different voltages (first voltage and second voltage), based on power supplies of the same voltage (first voltage). The driven light emitter can be used as the first light emitter and the second light emitter.

  INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION This invention can be utilized for the gaming machine used in a game hall.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine (gaming machine), 5a ... upper lamp (decoration part), 5b ... right lamp (decoration part), 5c ... left lamp (decoration part), 6a, 6b ... speaker, 24 ... 1st starting port, 25 ... Second starting port, 28 ... First big winning opening (variable entrance), 35 ... Second winning opening (variable entrance), 41 ... Production display device, 70 ... Stepping motor, 80, 90-93 ... LEDs for illumination (first light emitter, second light emitter), 200 ... Main control board, 201 ... CPU (identification information display means, specific game execution means), 220 ... Sub-control board (effect execution means), 221 , CPU, 300, power supply board, 301, 5V power generation section, 302, 12V power generation section, 303, 18V power generation section, 304, 37V power generation section.

Claims (7)

A gaming machine that performs a game using a game medium,
A first power supply generation unit that generates a power supply of a first voltage;
A first driving target driven based on a power supply generated by the first power generation unit;
A second power generation unit that generates a power of a second voltage;
A second driving object driven based on a power supply generated by the second power generation unit;
A first light emitter and a second light emitter;
A gaming machine comprising: The gaming machine according to claim 1,
It is provided with an effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect,
The effect executing means can cause the first light emitter and the second light emitter to emit light as part of the predetermined effect,
The first light emitter emits light based on a power supply generated by the first power generation unit,
The gaming machine, wherein the second illuminant emits light based on a power supply generated by the second power generation unit. The gaming machine according to claim 2,
The effect executing means,
As the predetermined effect, it is possible to execute a customer waiting effect indicating that the game is not being performed,
A gaming machine, wherein the first light emitter and the second light emitter can emit light as a part of a customer waiting effect. In the gaming machine according to claim 2 or 3,
A plurality of the first luminous bodies and a plurality of the second luminous bodies are arranged in rows and columns;
A gaming machine, wherein one of the first light-emitting body and the second light-emitting body constituting the light-emitting body arrangement unit is arranged along a specific shape. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
A first decoration part and a second decoration part,
The first decorative portion and the second decorative portion both have light transmittance,
The first illuminant is provided on the back side of the first decorative portion, and light emitted from the first illuminant passes from the back side of the first decorative portion to the front side,
The second illuminant is provided on the back side of the second decorative portion, and light emitted from the second illuminant passes from the back side of the second decorative portion to the front side,
The first light emitter emits light based on a power supply generated by the first power generation unit,
The gaming machine, wherein the second illuminant emits light based on a power supply generated by the second power generation unit. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
It has a decorative part with light transmittance,
The first illuminant and the second illuminant are provided on the back side of one of the decorative portions, and light emitted from the first illuminant and the second illuminant is emitted from the back side of the decorative portion. It passes through to the front side,
The first light emitter emits light based on a power supply generated by the first power generation unit,
The gaming machine, wherein the second illuminant emits light based on a power supply generated by the second power generation unit. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 6,
The first light emitter and the second light emitter both emit light when the power of the first voltage is supplied,
An electric path connecting the second power generation unit and the second light emitter is provided with a transformer for changing the voltage of the power generated by the first power generation unit from the second voltage to the first voltage. A gaming machine characterized by being used.

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