JP2020028751A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine which can preferably enhance a degree of attention to a game.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine 10 having a game area formed in the front face where a game ball flows down and a transparent board having transparency as a first plate body. An irradiation plate and a decorative sheet are disposed as a second plate body at a position which is behind the transparent board. Between the transparent board and the decorative sheet or the irradiation plate, a movable accessory is arranged as movable means. The movable accessory can be moved by being driven and controlled by drive means, in a space between the transparent board and the decorative sheet or the irradiation plate.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  For example, there is a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine which has a gaming board having a gaming area formed on a front surface, and a game progresses when a game ball flows down the gaming area (for example, see Patent Document 1). .

JP-A-2004-81853

  Here, in the gaming machine, it is necessary to increase the degree of attention to the game, and there is still room for improvement in this regard.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances and the like, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of appropriately increasing the degree of attention to a game.

The present invention
On the front surface, a game area where a game ball can flow down is formed, and a transparent game board,
An effect means arranged at a position behind the gaming machine of the gaming board, and made visible from the gaming machine front through the gaming board,
It is characterized by having.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it becomes possible to raise the attention degree to a game suitably.

It is a front view showing a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the main structure of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the main structure of a pachinko machine. It is a front view showing the composition of a game board. It is a perspective view of a game board. It is an exploded perspective view of a game board. It is an exploded perspective view of a game board. (A1) and (a2) are cross-sectional views schematically illustrating a decorative sheet and an irradiation plate, and (b1) and (b2) are explanatory views illustrating the outline of each symbol applied to a game board. It is sectional drawing which shows the outline of a decorative sheet and an irradiation plate. It is sectional drawing which shows the outline of a game board. It is explanatory drawing explaining the irradiation direction of the light from a game board. It is sectional drawing which shows the outline of a game board. It is sectional drawing which shows the outline of a game board. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine. It is an explanatory view for explaining display contents on a display screen of a symbol display device. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of various counters used for a success / failure lottery. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a success / failure table. It is an explanatory view for explaining a distribution table. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a timer interrupt process in the MPU of the main control device. It is a flow chart which shows winning processing for an operation mouth. It is a flowchart which shows an information acquisition process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal process. It is a flow chart which shows a game times control processing. It is a flowchart which shows a data setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a change start process. It is a flowchart which shows a game state transition process. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure for performing various effects. It is a flowchart which shows the process for various effects in MPU of an effect control device. It is a flowchart which shows a light emission control process. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a light emission pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between each light emission pattern of a game board, and the symbol which can be visually recognized. In the second embodiment, (a) is a cross-sectional view showing an outline of a game board, (b) is a flowchart showing a process for producing a character, and (c) is a front view showing an outline of the game board. is there. It is a sectional view showing the outline of the game board in the 1st modification of a 2nd embodiment. It is a sectional view showing the outline of the game board in the 2nd modification of a 2nd embodiment. In the third embodiment, (a) is a sectional view schematically showing a game board, and (b) is a front view schematically showing a game board. It is sectional drawing which shows the outline of a game board. (A1) and (a2) are cross-sectional views schematically illustrating the game board, and (b1) and (b2) are front views schematically illustrating the game board. It is a flowchart which shows the confirmation processing for suspension. It is a flowchart which shows the setting process of a hold command. It is a flowchart which shows a process for suspension control. It is a flowchart which shows a process for suspension notice. It is the schematic which shows the modification of 3rd Embodiment. It is a sectional view showing an outline of a game board in a 4th embodiment. In a first modified example of the fourth embodiment, (a1) and (a2) are front views schematically illustrating a game board, and (b) is a cross-sectional view schematically illustrating a game board. It is a front view in a 2nd modification of a 4th embodiment showing the outline of a game board. It is a front view which shows the outline of the modification of a game board. It is explanatory drawing explaining the effect content in the modification of a game board.

<First embodiment>
Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter, referred to as a “pachinko machine”) that is a type of gaming machine will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIGS. 2 and 3 are exploded perspective views showing main components of the pachinko machine 10. FIG. 2, the configuration of the pachinko machine 10 in the game area is omitted for convenience.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 has an outer frame 11 forming an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10, and a game machine main body 12 rotatably mounted forward with respect to the outer frame 11. . The outer frame 11 is formed by connecting a wooden plate or the like to four sides and has a rectangular frame shape. The pachinko machine 10 is installed in a game hall by attaching and fixing the outer frame 11 to island facilities.

  The gaming machine main body 12 includes an inner frame 13, a front door frame 14 arranged in front of the inner frame 13, and a back pack unit 15 arranged behind the inner frame 13. The inner frame 13 of the gaming machine main body 12 is rotatably supported with respect to the outer frame 11. More specifically, the inner frame 13 is rotatable forward with the left side being a rotation base end side and the right side being a rotation end side in a front view.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a front door frame 14 is rotatably supported by the inner frame 13, and is rotatable forward with the left side as the rotation base end side and the right side as the rotation end side in front view. It has been. As shown in FIG. 3, a back pack unit 15 is rotatably supported by the inner frame 13. The back pack unit 15 is rotated rearward with the left side as the rotation base end side and the right side as the rotation end side in front view. It is possible to move.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the gaming machine main body 12 is provided with a locking device 16 at the tip end of its rotation, so that the gaming machine main body 12 can be unlocked from the outer frame 11 in a locked state. And has a function to lock the front door frame 14 so that it cannot be opened with respect to the inner frame 13. Each of these locked states is released by performing an unlocking operation using an unlocking key on the cylinder lock 17 exposed on the front of the pachinko machine 10.

  Next, the configuration of the front side of the gaming machine main body 12 will be described.

  The inner frame 13 is mainly composed of a resin base 21 whose outer shape is substantially the same as the outer frame 11. A substantially elliptical window hole 23 is formed in the center of the resin base 21. A game board 24 is detachably attached to the resin base 21.

  Here, the configuration of the game board 24 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 7 show a state in which various accessories assembled with the game board 24 from the front are removed.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the game board 24 includes a transparent board 300 formed of a transparent resin, an irradiation plate 400 for irradiating the transparent board 300 with light for production from behind, and a transparent board 300. And a decorative sheet 350 provided with a decorative pattern (picture) or the like, which is arranged between the illumination sheet 400 and the illumination plate 400. A mounting base 450 for attaching the decorative sheet 350 and the irradiation plate 400 to the transparent plate 300 is provided behind the irradiation plate 400. Each of the transparent plate 300, the decorative sheet 350, the irradiation plate 400, and the mounting base 450 has a substantially rectangular shape. With the decoration sheet 350 and the irradiation plate 400 interposed therebetween, the mounting base 450 is attached to the transparent plate 300. Is assembled.

  On the front surface of the transparent board 300, a game area PE is formed, and the game area PE is exposed to the front side of the inner frame 13 through the window hole 23 of the resin base 21 (FIGS. 2 and 4). reference).

  The configuration of the transparent board 300 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.

  On the front side of the transparent board 300, an inner rail portion 51 and an outer rail portion 52 are attached. The inner rail portion 51 and the outer rail portion 52 constitute a guide rail, and are fired from a game ball firing mechanism 53. The played game ball is guided to the upper part of the game area PE. The game ball launching mechanism 53 is attached below the window hole 23 in the resin base 21, and a firing operation of a game ball is performed by operating a firing handle 54 provided on the front door frame 14 (FIG. 2). reference).

  The transparent board 300 has a plurality of large and small openings penetrating in the front-rear direction by being subjected to router processing. In the decorative sheet 350, openings are formed at positions corresponding to the respective openings of the transparent board 300 so as to penetrate in the front-rear direction by die-cutting or the like. Each of these openings has a general winning opening 31, a variable winning device 32, an upper working opening (first starting entering ball portion or a non-priority starting entering ball portion) 33, and a lower operating opening (second starting entering ball portion or preferential start entering). A ball unit 34, a through gate 35, a variable display unit 36, a main display unit 43, a display unit 44 for accessory, and the like are provided.

  In detail, as shown in FIG. 5, a general winning opening 31 a is formed at a position corresponding to the general winning opening 31, and a variable winning opening 32 a is formed at a position corresponding to the variable winning device 32, as shown in FIG. 5. A winning opening 32d is formed, an opening 33a for an operating port is formed at a position corresponding to the upper and lower operating ports 33, 34, and a through opening 35a is formed at a position corresponding to the through gate 35. Are formed, and a display opening 36 a is formed at a position corresponding to the variable display unit 36.

  When a ball enters the general winning opening 31, the variable winning device 32, the upper working opening 33, and the lower working opening 34, the detection sensor is disposed on the back side of the transparent board 300 (the back side of the game board 24). (Not shown), and a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out based on the detection result. In this case, the payout of 10 game balls is executed when a ball enters the general winning opening 31, and the payout of 15 game balls is executed when a ball enters the variable winning device 32. Is executed, the payout of three game balls is executed when a ball enters the upper operating port 33, and the payout of four game balls is executed when a ball enters the lower operating port 34. Is executed.

  The number of game balls to be paid out is not limited to the above. However, in order to enhance the advantage of the lower working port 34 with respect to the upper working port 33, it is preferable to set the payout number of the lower working port 34 larger than the payout number of the upper working port 33. In order to enhance the advantage of the variable winning device 32 with respect to each of the operating ports 33 and 34, it is preferable to set the payout number of the variable winning device 32 larger than the payout number of each of the operating ports 33 and 34.

  In addition, an out port 37 is provided at the lowermost portion of the transparent board 300, and game balls that have not entered various winning ports and the like are discharged from the game area PE through the out port 37. Further, on the transparent board 300, a large number of nails 38 are planted in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the game ball, and various members (accessories) such as a windmill are provided.

  Here, the entering ball means that the game ball passes through a predetermined opening, and is not limited to the mode of being ejected from the game area PE after passing through the opening, but also the game area PE after passing through the opening. The aspect which is not exhausted from is also included. However, in the following description, in order to clearly distinguish the game ball from entering the out port 37, the game ball enters the variable winning device 32, the upper operation port 33, the lower operation port 34, or the through gate 35. Is also expressed as winning.

  The upper working port 33 and the lower working port 34 are unitized as working port devices and installed on the transparent board 300. The upper working port 33 and the lower working port 34 are both open upward. The two working ports 33 and 34 are arranged in a vertical direction such that the upper working port 33 faces upward. The lower working port 34 is provided with an electric accessory 34a as a guide piece including a pair of left and right movable pieces.

  The electric accessory 34a will be described. The electric accessory 34a has a closed state (a non-support state or a non-guide state) in which a game ball does not easily enter the lower operating port 34, and an open state (a support state or a guide state) in which the game ball easily enters a game than the closed state. Is switched to.

  The operation port case that forms the upper operation port 33 projects toward the front side and has a substantially trapezoidal shape when viewed from the front, and the upper side length is shorter than the lower side length. At this time, the upper side length of the operating port case (that is, the left-right width of the upper operating port 33) is set to a length slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball, and the lower side length is set to the left and right when the electric accessory 34a is in the closed state. Is longer than the distance between the electric roles 34a. When the electric accessory 34a is in the closed state, the interval between the operating ports 33 and 34 is set such that the distance between the operating port case and the upper end of the electric accessory 34a is slightly shorter than the diameter of the game ball. Has been adjusted.

  According to the above configuration, in the closed state of the electric accessory 34a, the game ball cannot enter the lower operating port 34, and the lower operating port 34 can be awarded by opening the electric accessory 34a. In particular, at this time, during the operation in which the electric accessory 34a shifts from the closed state to the open state, the operating port case of the upper operating port 33 has a substantially trapezoidal shape as described above, and this becomes an obstacle. Until the object 34a is sufficiently opened, it is impossible to win a game ball in the lower working port 34, and it is possible to win only when the electric accessory 34a is almost fully opened. In other words, the game ball that has fallen from above hits the side of the operating port case and is flipped outward, and does not directly win the lower operating port 34. Thereby, when the electric accessory 34a is opened in a very short time, it is extremely difficult to win the lower operating port 34, and only when the open state of the electric accessory 34a is continued, the lower operating port 34 is opened. Winning becomes easy.

  In addition to the above-described configuration in which the operation port case of the upper operation port 33 has a substantially trapezoidal shape as described above, the operation port case of the upper operation port 33 may have a two-stage configuration having a narrow upper portion and a lower width. A substantially C-shaped guide piece may be provided on each of the left and right sides, or an obstruction nail may be implanted obliquely below the operation port case.

  The variable winning device 32 includes a large winning opening 32a communicating with the rear side of the transparent board 300 (the rear side of the gaming board 24), and includes an opening / closing door 32b that opens and closes the large winning opening 32a. The opening / closing door 32b is normally in a closed state in which game balls cannot win or hardly wins, and when the internal lottery is selected to shift to the open / close execution mode (open / close execution state), a predetermined number of game balls are likely to win. It can be switched to the open state. Here, the opening / closing execution mode is a mode to which a shift is made when a jackpot win or a special off win is made. The open / close execution mode will be described later in detail. As an opening mode of the variable winning device 32, a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winnings is set as one round, and the variable winning device 32 is repeatedly opened with a plurality of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) as an upper limit. There is a mode that is performed.

  The main display section 43 and the accessory display section 44 are provided on a decorative member 39 arranged along the outer edge on the lower side of the game area PE. The decorative member 39 extends from the board of the game board 24 to the front of the pachinko machine 10. More specifically, the front surface of the decorative member 39 faces a window panel 62 provided on the front door frame 14 so that the gaming area PE can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko machine 10. Are narrower than one game ball. This prevents the game ball from falling in front of the front surface of the decorative member 39.

  A main display unit 43 and a display unit 44 for accessory are provided so as to be exposed from the front surface of the decorative member 39. That is, the main display unit 43 and the accessory display unit 44 are visible from the front of the pachinko machine 10 through the window panel 62 of the front door frame 14, and a game ball is provided in front of both the display units 43 and 44. Falling is prevented. In addition, on the upper surface of the decorative member 39, a part of the plurality of general winning openings 31 described above is installed in a state of being opened upward.

  When the variable winning device 32 enters the opening / closing execution mode (or enters the opening / closing execution mode) due to the jackpot winning, the main winning display 32a of the variable winning device 32 in the opening / closing execution mode is displayed on the main display portion 43. Round display section RS for specifying the number of times that is opened, a first result display section AS for specifying the result of an internal lottery performed based on winning in the upper operating port 33, and a lower operating port 34. And a second result display section BS for specifying the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the game.

  In the round display section RS, the display of the number of releases is started at the start of the open / close execution mode, and the display is ended at the end of the open / close execution mode.

  In the first result display section AS, a pattern change display is performed with a winning in the upper operating port 33 as a trigger, and as a result of stopping the variable display, an internal lottery performed based on the winning in the upper operating port 33 is displayed. The result is specified by the display. If the result of the internal lottery based on the winning in the upper operating port 33 is a winning result corresponding to the shift to the opening / closing execution mode, a predetermined stop result is displayed on the first result display section AS and displayed in a fluctuating manner. Is stopped, the mode is shifted to the open / close execution mode.

  In the second result display section BS, a pattern change display is performed with a winning in the lower operating port 34 as a trigger, and as a result of stopping the variable display, an internal lottery performed based on the winning in the lower operating port 34 is performed. The result is specified by the display. If the result of the internal lottery based on the winning in the lower operating port 34 is a winning result corresponding to the shift to the opening / closing execution mode, a predetermined stop result is displayed on the second result display portion BS and displayed in a fluctuating manner. Is stopped, the mode is shifted to the open / close execution mode.

  Here, based on the winning of one of the operating ports 33, 34, the variable display is started in the corresponding result display section AS, BS, a predetermined stop result is displayed, and the display until the variable display is stopped. This corresponds to one game time. However, the number of game times is not limited to the above. For example, a single result display unit is provided, and no matter which of the operating ports 33 and 34 wins, a single result display unit is provided. In the configuration in which the variable display is performed on the result display unit, the variable display is started on the single result display unit, and the game display is repeated until the variable display is stopped while the predetermined stop result is displayed. And once.

  The accessory display unit 44 is a display unit for specifying the result of an internal lottery performed based on a winning in the through gate 35. In this case, the change display of the picture is performed in the accessory display unit 44 triggered by the winning of the through gate 35, and as a result of the stop of the changing display, the internal lottery performed based on the winning in the through gate 35 is performed. The result of is clearly indicated by the display. If the result of the internal lottery based on the winning in the through gate 35 is a winning result corresponding to the shift to the electric open state, a predetermined stop result is displayed on the accessory display unit 44 and displayed in a fluctuating manner. Is stopped, the state shifts to the electric utility open state. In the power-operated state, the electric-operated object 34a provided in the lower working port 34 is opened in a predetermined manner.

  Note that the main display unit 43 and the accessory display unit 44 are configured by a segment display device having a plurality of segments, but are not limited thereto, and may be configured by using another display device such as a liquid crystal display device. Is also good.

  The variable display unit 36 is provided with a symbol display device 41 for performing variable display (or variable display or switching display) of symbols. The variable display unit 36 is provided with a center frame 42 so as to surround the symbol display device 41. The center frame 42 has an upper portion extending forward of the pachinko machine 10. As a result, the game balls are prevented from falling in front of the display screen of the symbol display device 41, and the inconvenience that the visibility of the display screen is reduced by the drop of the game balls does not occur. .

  The symbol display device 41 is configured as a liquid crystal display device having a liquid crystal display, and the display content is controlled by a display control device described later. The symbol display device 41 displays symbols, for example, in a line up, in the middle, and below, and the symbols are displayed in a scrollable manner in the left-right direction. In this case, the variable display on the symbol display device 41 is started based on a winning in the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34. That is, when the variable display is performed on the first result display section AS, the variable display is performed on the symbol display device 41 in accordance with the variable display, and when the variable display is performed on the second result display section BS, In addition, the symbol display device 41 performs variable display. For example, the symbol display is set in advance in the symbol display device 41 in a game cycle which shifts to a 15 round open / close execution mode in which the large winning opening 32a of the variable winning device 32 is opened 15 times as the opening / closing execution mode. A predetermined combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on the activated pay line.

  A first result display section AS and a first reserved light emitting section 45 corresponding to the symbol display device 41 are provided in an upper left portion on the front side of the center frame 42. The number of game balls winning in the upper operation port 33 is retained up to a maximum of four, and the retained number is displayed by lighting of the first reserved light emitting unit 45. A second result display section BS and a second reserved light emitting section 46 corresponding to the symbol display device 41 are provided in the upper right portion on the front side of the center frame 42. The number of game balls winning in the lower operation port 34 is held up to a maximum of four, and the number of held balls is displayed by turning on the second holding light emitting section 46. As described above, since the upper portion of the center frame 42 extends forward of the pachinko machine 10, the visibility of the first reserved light emitting section 45 and the second reserved light emitting section 46 is not hindered by the drop of the game ball. ing.

  Below the center frame 42, a third reserved light emitting section 47 corresponding to the accessory display section 44 is provided. The number of times the game balls have passed through the through gate 35 is held up to a maximum of four times, and the number of the held balls is displayed by turning on the third holding light emitting section 47. Note that a configuration may be employed in which each of the reserved light emitting units 45 to 47 is displayed on a part of the symbol display device 41.

  Next, the decorative sheet 350 and the irradiation plate 400 disposed on the rear side of the transparent board 300 will be described with reference to FIG. 8 in addition to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the decorative sheet 350 is configured by a plurality of sheet materials, and more specifically, is stacked in the order of a first symbol sheet 351, a shielding sheet 352, and a second symbol sheet 353 from the front. I have. In the drawings, each of the sheets 351 to 353 is shown to be thicker than the actual thickness (less than 1 mm) for easier understanding.

  The irradiation plate 400 is arranged behind the decorative sheet 350, and a plurality of LEDs 410 as light emitting means are arranged on the front surface. The LEDs 410 are connected to the effect control device 82, and the MPU 242 of the effect control device 82 individually controls light emission.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (b1), for example, a first symbol P1 indicating the game content of the gaming machine is applied to substantially the entire surface of the first symbol sheet 351. In the following description, a representative design (dolphin) of the first design P1 will be referred to as a first decorative design P1a (shown in the figure above and below the center frame 42). In the first design sheet 351, the first decorative design P1a is given a dark blue color with low saturation, and in the first design sheet 351, a region other than the first decorative design P1a (background, the entire first design P1) ) Is also colored navy blue. Here, the pattern to which a low-saturation color is applied has a characteristic that it becomes difficult to see when light is irradiated (particularly, the boundary between the patterns). Therefore, when the first symbol sheet 351 is irradiated with light, the first decorative symbol P1a and its background (the first symbol P1) become difficult to see.

  The shielding sheet 352 provided behind the first symbol sheet 351 transmits the irradiated light if the intensity of the light emitted from the rear is equal to or more than a predetermined intensity, and emits the light if the intensity is less than the predetermined intensity. It has a light characteristic of shielding light. The light emitted by turning on the LED 410 provided on the irradiation plate 400 is applied to the shielding sheet 352 as light having a predetermined intensity or more. Further, the shielding sheet 352 has a characteristic that it looks colorless and transparent when irradiated with light having a predetermined intensity or more.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (b2), a plurality of second symbols P2 (P2a, P3, P4) different from the first symbol P1 are applied to the second symbol sheet 353 provided behind the shielding sheet 352. ing. In the following description, a representative symbol (girl) of the second symbol P2 is referred to as a second decorative symbol P2a. The second symbol sheet 353 includes a third symbol P3 (for example, “SUPER LUCKKY”) representing the game content in characters, and a first symbol P1a, a second symbol P2a, and a third symbol P3. Is a different symbol and a fourth symbol P4 (for example, a star) applied to the small area. The second decorative pattern P2a is arranged on the upper left of the center frame 42, the third symbol P3 is arranged on the upper right of the center frame 42, and the fourth symbol P4 is arranged on the side (left and right) of the center frame 42. . In the second symbol sheet 353, portions different from the second decorative symbol P2a, the third symbol P3, and the fourth symbol P4 are given a gray background color with low saturation. Further, the second decorative symbol P2a, the third symbol P3, and the fourth symbol P4 are given a highly saturated primary color. Here, a pattern to which a color with high saturation is applied has a characteristic of being easily visible when light is irradiated (particularly, a boundary between the patterns). In particular, the difference from the low-saturation part becomes clearer and easier to see. Therefore, when the second symbol sheet 353 is irradiated with light, the difference between the second decorative symbol P2a, the third symbol P3, and the fourth symbol P4 and the background becomes clear, and the second decorative symbol P2a, the third symbol P3 and the fourth symbol P4 are easy to see.

  The back surface of the first symbol sheet 351 has an uneven shape, and has a diffusion surface 351a for diffusing light emitted from behind. Therefore, when the light emission of the LED 410 is controlled, the light from the LED 410 is reflected and diffused on the diffusion surface 351 a of the first symbol sheet 351, and not only the portion of the irradiation plate 400 corresponding to the front and rear of the LED 410 but also the entire sheet is bright. It becomes visible. As described above, since the background of the first decorative symbol P1a and the background of the first symbol sheet 351 are both given a dark blue color with low saturation, the first decorative symbol P1a and the first decorative sheet P351 are irradiated with light from the illumination plate 400. The symbol P1a and the first symbol sheet 351 are difficult to see. When the light from the irradiation plate 400 is irradiated on the shielding sheet 352, the shielding sheet 352 becomes colorless and transparent. Then, as described above, when the second symbol sheet 353 is irradiated with light, the second decorative symbol P2a, the third symbol P3, and the fourth symbol P4 are easily seen. As a result, the second symbol sheet 353 behind the shielding sheet 352 becomes visible.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 8 (b1) and FIG. 8 (b2), the first symbol P1 in the first symbol sheet 351 and each symbol P2 to P4 in the second symbol sheet 353 are in an area overlapping in the front-rear direction. It has been subjected. In other words, whether the first symbol P1 is visible or the second symbol P2, the third symbol P3, and the fourth symbol P4 are visible depends on whether the LED 410 of the irradiation plate 400 is on or off.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 8 (a1), in a situation where the light emission of the LED 410 of the irradiation plate 400 is not controlled, the intensity of the light emitted to the shielding sheet 352 is less than the predetermined intensity, and the light from the LED 410 is blocked. It is shielded by the sheet 352. As a result, the symbols P2 to P4 of the second symbol sheet 353 cannot be visually recognized from the front, and the first symbol P1 of the first symbol sheet 351 can be visually recognized from the front (FIG. 8 (b1)). Further, as shown in FIG. 8 (a2), in a situation where the light emission of the LED 410 of the irradiation plate 400 is controlled, the intensity of the light emitted to the shielding sheet 352 becomes equal to or higher than a predetermined intensity, and the light from the LED 410 becomes the shielding sheet. 352. As a result, the respective symbols P2 to P4 of the second symbol sheet 353 become visible from the front, while the first symbol P1 of the first symbol sheet 351 becomes invisible from the front (FIG. 8 (b2)).

  The LEDs 410 of the irradiation plate 400 are grouped in association with the symbols P2 to P4 applied to the front second symbol sheet 353. That is, in the irradiation plate 400, a plurality of second design LEDs (girl LEDs) 411 are disposed behind the second design P2, and a plurality of third design LEDs (character LEDs) are provided behind the third design P3. ) 412, and a plurality of fourth symbol LEDs (star LEDs) 413 are arranged behind the fourth symbol P4.

  The positional relationship between the LEDs 411 to 413, the symbols P1 to P4, and the decorative symbols P1a and P2a will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 9, the symbols P1 to P4 are displayed with different dot hatch densities. In FIG. 9, in order to make it easier to understand the positional relationship between the LEDs 411 to 413 and the symbols P1 to P4 and the decorative symbols P1a and P2a, the symbols P1 to P4 and the decorative symbols P1a and P2a are arranged. The position is slightly changed from the other figures.

  A first space E1 is formed between the second symbol sheet 353 and the irradiation plate 400 at a predetermined interval (about 1.5 cm in the present embodiment). There is no shield between the second symbol LED 411 and the second symbol P2, and the light from the second symbol LED 411 is diffused in the first space E1 and illuminates the second symbol P2. Therefore, the light from the second symbol LED 411 is evenly applied to substantially the entire second symbol P2 larger than the second symbol LED 411, and the second symbol P2 looks bright overall.

  At the position on the back of the third symbol P3 in the second symbol sheet 353, a shielding cylinder 360 that surrounds the rear of the third symbol P3 in the first space E1 is fixed (see FIGS. 6 and 7). . The shielding cylinder 360 covers the outer periphery of the third symbol P3 in the second symbol sheet 353 (more specifically, the outline of the character of the third symbol P3) and the outer periphery of the third symbol LED 412 in the irradiation plate 400. As described above, the second symbol sheet 353 is extended from the second symbol sheet 353 to the irradiation plate 400. The shielding cylinder 360 is formed of a shielding member and has a function of shielding light. The inside of the shielding cylinder 360 is hollow, and the inner surface of the shielding cylinder 360 is mirror-finished. As a result, in the second symbol sheet 353, the light from the other LEDs 411 and 413 is not directly irradiated to the third symbol P3, and only the light from the third symbol LED 412 is irradiated to the third symbol P3. Therefore, in the situation where the third symbol LED 412 is not ON-controlled on the irradiation plate 400, the third symbol P3 cannot be visually recognized from the front, and the third symbol P3 can be visually recognized by the ON-control of the third symbol LED 412. It becomes possible. Further, as described above, by forming the shielding cylinder 360 into a shape corresponding to the characters of the third symbol P3, it is possible to project these characters more clearly.

  In particular, as will be described later, the third symbol P3 is used as a symbol indicating the contents of the gaming state, and the third symbol P3 is a gaming state different from the gaming state in which the third symbol P3 is desired to be visually recognized. If the symbol P3 becomes visible, the player may be confused. Moreover, even if the third symbol P3 is recognized in advance and the third symbol P3 can be visually recognized, the surprising effect may not be sufficiently exerted. Therefore, if the shielding cylinder 360 is provided as described above, the entry of light is suppressed, and the third symbol P3 due to the ON control of the LEDs other than the third symbol LED 412 is preferably prevented from being visible. It becomes possible.

  A light guide 370 is fixed in the first space E1 at a position on the back of the fourth symbol P4 in the second symbol sheet 353 (see FIGS. 6 and 7). The light guide 370 is provided so as to extend to a position adjacent to the fourth design LED 413, and the fourth design P4 is provided with a larger area than the light guide 370. Since the light from the fourth symbol LED 413 is condensed at the center by the light guide 370, when the fourth symbol LED 413 is irradiated toward the fourth symbol P4, the center of the fourth symbol P4 is the most. It looks bright and darker towards the outer periphery.

  The light guide 370 is particularly arranged at the center of the star of the fourth symbol P4, and the outer periphery of the light guide 370 is not provided with a member for shielding light. Therefore, when the fourth symbol LED 413 is controlled to be ON, in the fourth symbol P4, the center where the light guide portion 370 contacts is brightest, and it looks darker toward the outside.

  In addition, a plurality of types of light guide sections 370 are provided so as to have different thicknesses. The light from the fourth symbol LED 413 can be guided in a wider range as the light guide 370 is thicker, and the light from the fourth symbol LED 413 is guided in a narrower range as the light guide 370 is thinner. be able to. That is, the thickness of the light guide 370 is set according to the area where the fourth symbol P4 is provided.

  As described above, when the LEDs 411 to 413 in the irradiation plate 400 are ON-controlled, the first symbol P1 on the first symbol sheet 351 cannot be visually recognized, and the symbols P2 to P4 corresponding to the ON-controlled LEDs are not displayed. It becomes visible. As described above, whether the design of the first design sheet 351 or the design of the second design sheet 353 is visible is determined by the irradiation of light from the irradiation plate 400, and the decorative sheet 350 having such a function. The effect of making the visually recognizable pattern different with a simple configuration such as ON / OFF control of the LED can be realized by using.

  The visibility of the symbols P2 to P4 of the second symbol sheet 353 is improved by arranging the LEDs 411 to 413 and providing the first space E1, the shielding cylinder 360, the light guide 370, and the like. Specifically, since the decoration sheet 350 is configured to irradiate the light through the first space E1, the light of the LEDs 410 is diffused, so that the entire sheet can be illuminated with a small number of LEDs. . By providing the shielding cylinder 360 for the character of the third symbol P3, not only does the light from the third symbol LED 412 look clear but also the third symbol when other LEDs are ON-controlled. The arrival of light at P3 is also suppressed, and an event that the third symbol P3 becomes visible even though the third symbol LED 412 is not ON-controlled is avoided. By providing the light guide 370 so as to be in contact with the center position of the star of the fourth symbol P4, the fourth symbol LED 413 is controlled to be ON to produce an effect as if the center shines brightly. It becomes possible.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a device for improving the visibility of the symbols of the first symbol sheet 351 as well as the second symbol sheet 353 is provided. The configuration will be described with reference to FIGS. 10, 12, and 13, the thickness of each sheet 350 is described as being larger than the actual thickness. 10, 12 and 13 are schematic views of the cross section of the pachinko machine 10 in the lateral direction (left and right direction) as viewed from above, and the length in the lateral direction is larger than the actual length in view of the drawing. It is written short. The same applies to other sectional views.

  As shown in FIG. 10, a front peripheral portion 310 that stands rearward is formed on a peripheral portion of the transparent plate 300, and a front peripheral portion 310 of the mounting base 450 behind the irradiation plate 400 is directed forward. An upright rear peripheral portion 460 is formed. The decorative sheet 350 and the irradiation plate 400 are mounted in a housing formed by overlapping the front and rear peripheral portions 310 and 460.

  The rear peripheral portion 460 is formed to stand forward so as to be longer than the combined length of the decorative sheet 350 and the irradiation plate 400. The front surface of the decorative sheet 350 is disposed so as to be flush with the front end of the rear peripheral portion 460, and the rear surface of the irradiation plate 400 is the rear end of the rear peripheral portion 460 (the front end of the mounting surface 451 facing forward in the mounting base 450). It is arranged so as to be flush. With such an arrangement, the first space E1 is provided between the decorative sheet 350 and the irradiation plate 400.

  The amount of rearward erecting of the front peripheral portion 310 is slightly shorter than the thickness of the first space E1. The front edge of the rear peripheral portion 460 (the decorative sheet 350) is assembled by bringing the rear end of the front peripheral portion 310 into contact with the front end of the rear peripheral portion 460 and assembling the transparent board 300 and the mounting base 450. A second space E2 is formed at a predetermined interval (about 1.0 cm in the present embodiment) from the front surface of the transparent board 300 to the rear surface of the transparent board 300.

  A side substrate 500 is attached inside the front peripheral portion 310 (center frame 42 side), and a side LED 510 is disposed on the side substrate 500 toward the inside. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, a pair of side LEDs 510 is provided on the left and right sides, and extends in the up-down direction and is disposed over the whole except for the ends. The side LED 510 irradiates light into the second space E2, and in particular, irradiates light to the front surface of the first symbol sheet 351. The side substrate 500 is connected to the effect control device 82, and the ON / OFF control of the side LED 510 is performed by being controlled by the MPU 242 of the effect control device 82.

  In the present embodiment, in the second space E2, there is basically no shielding object that shields the decorative sheet 350 from the front, and the transparent board 300 is formed to be colorless and transparent as described above. Thus, the decorative sheet 350 is visible from the front via the transparent board 300 and the second space E2. However, the opaque processing is performed on the outer portion of the outer rail portion 52 of the transparent board 300 so that the portion cannot be visually recognized from the front. Therefore, it is difficult or impossible to visually recognize the side LEDs 510 from the front.

  By irradiating light to the front surface of the first symbol sheet 351 by the side LED 510, the visibility of the first symbol P1 is improved. As described above, in a situation where the light from the rear irradiation plate 400 is not irradiated, the first symbol P1 of the first symbol sheet 351 can be visually recognized instead of the symbols P2 to P4 of the second symbol sheet 353. ing. However, if light is irradiated from behind to improve the visibility of the first symbol P1, the visibility of the first symbol P1 will be reduced. However, even if it is attempted to irradiate the first symbol sheet 351 with light from the front of the transparent board 300 (front of the game board 24), the guide rails 51 and 52, the nails 38, and the like are provided on the front side of the game board 24. Shielding objects such as the various accessories 33 to 36 are arranged, and there is a possibility that light may be shielded by these.

  In particular, if light is irradiated in such a shielded state, the shadow of the shield is projected as it is on the front surface of the first symbol sheet 351, and the visibility of the first symbol sheet 351 is further reduced. It can be a factor that lowers it. Then, as described above, since the first symbol sheet 351 has a low-saturation color applied to the first symbol P1 and the background, it can be said that the reduction in visibility due to the occurrence of a shadow is more remarkable.

  Therefore, by using the second space E2 to irradiate the light from the side LED 510 to the first design sheet 351, the light is not blocked by the shield, and the first design sheet 351 is shielded by the shadow of the shield. The occurrence of the phenomenon that the visibility is reduced is avoided.

  In addition, a configuration is also conceivable in which the decorative sheet 350 is attached to the transparent board 300 without providing the second space E2. By doing so, the decoration of the decoration sheet 350 can be directly viewed from the transparent board 300 without passing through a space, and it is considered that the visibility of the decoration of the decoration sheet 350 can be improved. However, the decorative sheet 350 receives the light from behind as described above, and there is a concern that heat will be generated. Then, the heat from the decorative sheet 350 may be conducted to the transparent plate 300 and the transparent plate 300 may be thermally deformed. In addition, there is a concern that adhesion of the decorative sheet 350 or the transparent plate 300 may be peeled off by heat or the like, and air bubbles may be introduced, and the design may be deteriorated. Therefore, by providing the second space E2 as described above, these problems can be solved.

  The distance in the front-rear direction of the second space E2 is set shorter than the distance in the front-rear direction of the first space E1. In the first space E1 in which the decorative sheet 350 is irradiated with light from behind, it can be said that the longer the distance in the front-rear direction, the more evenly the light is irradiated. On the other hand, since the second space E2 is configured to irradiate light from the side, the shorter the distance in the front-rear direction, the smaller the incident angle of the light on the decorative sheet 350, and the more evenly the light is decorated by diffraction and the like. It is believed that it reaches sheet 350. Then, from the viewpoint of using the limited space of the gaming machine, it is preferable that the distance between the two spaces E1 and E2 in the front-rear direction is shorter. In view of these circumstances, the distance in the front-rear direction of the first space E1 and the distance in the front-rear direction of the second space E2 are set to be shorter in the second space E2. Accordingly, it is possible to preferably irradiate the decorative sheet 350 with light by using the two spaces E1 and E2 provided in the limited space.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the side LEDs 510 are provided at both left and right ends of the game board 24, and are provided at the upper end of the game board 24. In the following description, these are separately referred to as a left LED 520, a right LED 530, and an upper LED 540, respectively. Each of the LEDs 520 to 540 is separately driven and controlled by the effect control device 82.

  Here, the transparent board 300, the decorative sheet 350, and the irradiation plate 400 can be separately removed or attached. More specifically, when the mounting screws (not shown) between the transparent plate 300 and the irradiation plate 400 are removed and the irradiation plate 400 is removed from the transparent plate 300 toward the rear, the decorative sheet 350 is also integrated with the irradiation plate 400. Is removed from the transparent board 300. Further, if the mounting screws (not shown) between the decoration sheet 350 and the irradiation plate 400 are removed, the decoration sheet 350 can be removed from the irradiation plate 400 toward the front. Therefore, the inspection and replacement work of the transparent board 300, the decorative sheet 350, and the irradiation plate 400 is facilitated. That is, for example, even when a part of these members is broken, only the broken part may be replaced. In particular, only the decorative sheet 350 or the irradiation plate 400 which is a design element of the gaming machine is used. By exchanging, it is possible to cope with a model change in which only the design is changed.

  Further, the side LEDs 510 (the left LED 520, the right LED 530, and the upper LED 540) can be detached separately from the transparent board 300, the decorative sheet 350, and the irradiation plate 400. That is, the side LED 510 is provided in the second space E2, and can be easily accessed by removing the irradiation plate 400 from the transparent board 300. Therefore, when the side LED 510 is removed, the transparent board 300, the decorative sheet 350, and the irradiation plate 400 do not need to be replaced, and the replacement of parts and the cost are reduced.

  As shown in FIG. 11, when the left and right LEDs 520 and 530 irradiate the first symbol sheet 351, reflected light reflected on the first symbol sheet 351 is generated. Since the left and right LEDs 520 and 530 are provided at the left and right ends of the game board 24 as described above, the incident angle of the light is, for example, compared to a configuration in which the first design sheet 351 is irradiated with light substantially vertically. growing. Therefore, the angle of reflection of the light reflected from the LEDs 520 and 530 is also increased, and as a result, direct irradiation to a player sitting in front of the gaming machine is suppressed. Thereby, the glare caused by the player directly viewing the LEDs 520 and 530 is reduced. In addition, while improving the visibility by illuminating the first symbol P1 brightly, it is possible to reduce the reflection of light by increasing the incident angle. The intensity of light from the symbol display device 41 disposed substantially at the center of the game board 24 is basically higher than the intensity of reflected light from the LEDs 520 and 530. Therefore, while improving the visibility of the first symbol sheet 351 by the side LEDs 510, the phenomenon that the visibility of the display screen G is adversely reduced is avoided.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 12, the light from the side LED 510 (the left LED 520) is directly radiated to the first symbol sheet 351 in the decorative sheet 350 (hereinafter, referred to as direct light W1) and a predetermined portion. (Hereinafter referred to as reflected light W2) after being reflected on the first symbol sheet 351. As described above, the center frame 42 is attached to substantially the center of the game board 24, and the center frame 42 is attached to the attachment base 450 from the front. The outer peripheral surface (the surface facing the side LED 510) 421 of the center frame 42 is mirror-finished, and the light from the side LED 510 is reflected by the outer peripheral surface 421 to become the above-mentioned reflected light W2. Then, as shown in an enlarged manner in FIG. 11, the first symbol P1 on the first symbol sheet 351 is irradiated with the direct light W1 and the reflected light W2 from opposite directions.

  Here, on the first symbol sheet 351, the first symbol P <b> 1 is given by printing a symbol from the front. Therefore, a slight unevenness may occur on the front surface of the first symbol sheet 351. A shadow cannot be generated by irradiating such irregularities vertically with light, but the direct light W1 is applied to the first symbol sheet 351 in an inclined manner as in the present embodiment. Therefore, it is considered that a slight shadow may be generated depending on the degree of the unevenness. Therefore, by irradiating the reflected light W2 from the outer peripheral surface 421 directly from the side opposite to the light W1, it is possible to cancel the shadow of the light from one side by the light from the other side.

  The center frame 42 is fixed (for example, screwed) from the front of the game board 24 via a flange 422. In the present embodiment, the rear surface of the flange 422 (the surface in contact with the front surfaces of the game board 24 and the transparent board 300) is also mirror-finished. Therefore, the light from the side LEDs 510 is reflected not only on the outer peripheral surface 421 of the center frame 42 but also on the back surface of the flange 422 and irradiates the first symbol sheet 351. This not only widens the irradiation range of the light from the side LEDs 510, but also makes the angle of incidence on the first symbol sheet 351 larger than the reflected light from the outer peripheral surface 421, making shadows less likely to occur.

  The outer peripheral surface 421 of the center frame 42 is also formed to extend to the second space E2. Therefore, it also has a function of reflecting and diffusing the light (light from the irradiation plate 400) irradiated in the second space E2, so that the functions can be integrated into one member, and the number of members can be reduced. Cost reduction can be achieved.

  In particular, when the transparent board 300 is used as in the present embodiment, if an LED is provided on the peripheral portion of the center frame 42, the wiring is visually recognized from the front, which may lead to a reduction in design. On the other hand, if the reflected light is used as described above, it is not necessary to provide an LED on the center frame 42, and there is no inconvenience due to the wiring.

  As described above, the visibility of the first symbol P1 on the first symbol sheet 351 is improved by controlling the side LED 510 to be ON. Further, the side LEDs 510 are also radiated to the front of the gaming machine through the transparent board 300.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the light emitted forward from the side LEDs 510 (left LED 520) is emitted directly forward through the transparent board 300 (hereinafter, referred to as front direct light W <b> 3) and a predetermined light. It is broadly divided into those that are reflected on a part and then irradiated forward (hereinafter, referred to as pre-reflected light W4).

  The front direct light W3 is radiated inward from the side LEDs 510, and is radiated obliquely forward. As described above, the side LEDs 510 are arranged on the left, right, and upper, respectively. Therefore, the front direct light W3 from the side LED 510 is concentrated at the center in front of the pachinko machine 10. In this case, the side LED 510 is positioned such that the focus where the front direct light W3 is concentrated is located at a position behind the face of the player who is seated in front of the gaming machine (substantially the middle position between the pachinko machine 10 and the player). Has been adjusted. Therefore, glare caused by directly viewing the front direct light W3 is reduced.

  Further, the result of the determination as to whether or not the pachinko machine 10 has won the upper working port 33 or the lower working port 34 is displayed on the display screen G. As shown in FIG. 4, the display screen G is arranged at a substantially central position of the game board 24. Therefore, it can be said that the focal point where the front direct light W3 is concentrated exists at a position overlapping the display screen G in the front-back direction. By doing so, the display effect on the display screen G and the light effect using the side LED 510 can be visually recognized without moving the line of sight, and the effect can be enhanced by associating the two.

  As described above, the upper operation port 33 and the lower operation port 34 are unitized and attached to the game board 24. The outer peripheral surfaces (surfaces facing the side LEDs 510) 331 of the working ports 33 and 34 are mirror-finished like the center frame 42, and light from the side LEDs 510 is reflected by the outer peripheral surface 331. By doing so, it becomes the pre-reflection light W4. However, unlike the above-mentioned center frame 42, the flange 332 used for attaching the two working ports 33 and 34 is formed of a transparent resin, and the rear surface thereof is not mirror-finished. Therefore, the pre-reflection light W4 reflected on the outer peripheral surface 331 passes through the flange 332 and is emitted to the front of the gaming machine. In this manner, the positions of the two operation ports 33 and 34 can be noticed by the front reflected light W4. In particular, the two operation ports 33 and 34 are a ball entry portion that triggers a winning or losing determination as to whether or not to shift to the opening / closing execution mode, and how to enter such an entering ball portion (whether or not to receive the victory / absent lottery). ) Is the heart of the game. In that regard, it can be said that the significance of improving the degree of attention to the working ports 33 and 34 is significant.

  Here, the operating ports 33 and 34 are arranged at substantially the center of the game board 24 in the horizontal direction, and can be said to be arranged at the positions farthest from the left and right side LEDs 510 (520 and 530) ( (See FIG. 4). Therefore, the incident angle with respect to the outer peripheral surface 331 is larger than the position near the lateral LED 510 in the lateral direction, and accordingly, the position where the front reflected light W4 is irradiated on the transparent board 300 also moves from the working ports 33 and 34. Become far away. Whether or not a game ball flowing down the game area PE enters the operating ports 33, 34 may or may not be determined in the immediate vicinity of the operating ports 33, 34 on the flow path of the game ball, or more. It may be determined on the upstream side. Specifically, there are cases where the ball is rejected at the entrances of the working ports 33 and 34 and does not enter, and before reaching the vicinity of the entrances of the working ports 33 and 34, the ball flows down by the nail 38 or the like. The route may be shifted to a route that is difficult to reach the working ports 33 and 34 due to a deviation of the route. Therefore, if the configuration is such that the light is radiated toward a position distant from the working ports 33 and 34 like the pre-reflected light W4 in the present embodiment, the path before reaching the working ports 33 and 34 can be particularly noticed. It becomes possible.

  In addition, for those attached to the game board 24 as an accessory, such as the operating ports 33 and 34, although it is possible to attach a new light emitting means (eg, LED) to the accessory, In a flow-down path where no object exists, even if an attempt is made to attach the light emitting means, there is no mounting object, and it is often more difficult to illuminate the flow-down path than to light the accessory itself. In the configuration using the transparent board 300 as in the present embodiment, even if the light emitting means is provided on the back surface of the transparent board 300, the light emitting means becomes round, which is not preferable in design. Thus, as described above, if the configuration using the pre-reflection light W4 is used, even in a flow-down path in which there is no accessory, it is possible to partially illuminate the flow-down path to draw attention.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 2, the front door frame 14 is provided so as to cover the entire front side of the inner frame 13. As shown in FIG. 1, the front door frame 14 is formed with a window portion 61 so that almost the entire game area can be visually recognized from the front. The window 61 has a substantially elliptical shape, and the window panel 62 described above is fitted therein. Although the window panel 62 is formed to be colorless and transparent by glass, it is not limited to this and may be formed to be colorless and transparent by synthetic resin.

  Around the window 61, light emitting means such as various lamps are provided. A display light emitting unit 63 is provided above the window 61 as a part of the various light emitting units. Further, on both left and right sides of the display light emitting unit 63, there are provided speaker units 64 for outputting sound effects and the like according to the gaming state.

  Below the window 61 in the front door frame 14, an upper bulging portion 65 and a lower bulging portion 66 bulging toward the near side are vertically arranged side by side. An upper plate 71 that opens upward is provided inside the upper bulging portion 65, and a lower plate 72 that also opens upward inside the lower bulging portion 66. The upper plate 71 has a function of temporarily storing game balls paid out from a payout device described later, and guiding the game balls to the game ball launching mechanism 53 side while aligning them in a line. The lower plate 72 has a function of storing surplus game balls in the upper plate 71. The game balls paid out from the payout device 96 of the back pack unit 15 are discharged to the upper plate 71 and the lower plate 72 through the passage forming unit 73 provided on the back surface of the front door frame 14.

  Next, the configuration of the back side of the gaming machine main body 12 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a main control device 81 and an effect control device 82 are mounted on the back surface of the inner frame 13 (specifically, the game board 24).

  The main control device 81 includes a main control board having a function of controlling the main control of the game (main control circuit) and a function of monitoring the power supply (power failure monitoring circuit), and the main control board is made of a transparent resin material. It is housed in a substrate box 83 made of the same. The board box 83 includes a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box base (front case body) and a box cover (back case body) that covers an opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are inseparably connected to each other by a box connecting portion 85 as separation preventing means (or connecting means), whereby the board box 83 is sealed. And, by being inseparably connected by these box connecting portions 85, when opening the internal space of the board box 83, the board box 83 needs to be broken or partly cut off. A plurality of box connecting portions 85 are provided on the long sides of the substrate box 83, and at least one of them is used for performing the connecting process.

  Any configuration can be applied to the box connecting portion 85 as long as the box base and the box cover are connected so that the box base cannot be opened. The box cover and the box cover cannot be opened. The combining process by the box combining unit 85 prevents unauthorized opening after the combining, and makes it possible to detect such a situation early and easily even if unauthorized opening is performed. Even after opening, it is possible to perform the opening process again. That is, the coupling process is performed by inserting the locking claw into at least one elongated hole of the plurality of box coupling portions 85. Then, when the board box 83 is opened, for example, when a failure occurs in the housed main control board or when the main control board is inspected, the box connecting portion 85 in which the locking claw is inserted and the other box connecting portion 85 are connected. And the connecting part with the box body are cut off. Thereby, the box base and the box cover of the board box 83 are separated, and the main control board inside can be taken out. After that, when the joining process is performed again, the locking claws are inserted into the slots of the other box joining portions 85. If a history indicating that the board box 83 has been opened is left in the board box 83, it can be easily found by looking at the board box 83 that unauthorized opening has been performed.

  A plurality of connecting pieces 86 are provided on one short side of the substrate box 83 so as to protrude to the side. The connecting pieces 86 correspond one-to-one with a plurality of connected pieces 87 formed on the mounting base of the main control device 81. The connecting pieces 86 and the connected pieces 87 make the board box 83, the mounting base and The combining process is performed between.

  In addition, as a trace means for detecting unauthorized opening of the substrate box 83, a seal may be attached so as to straddle the boundary between the box base and the box cover. In this case, when the sealing seal is peeled off from the affixed portion, the adhesive layer of the sealing seal remains on the substrate box 83 side, and a trace thereof remains. Furthermore, an IC tag for transmitting a response wave including identification information in response to a call wave of a predetermined frequency is provided on the seal, and when the seal is removed, the antenna of the IC tag is cut off and the response time is reduced. It is good also as a structure which cannot transmit a wave.

  The effect control device 82 includes an effect control board that controls sound and lamp display according to instructions from the main control device 81 and a display control device (not shown), and the effect control board is a board box made of a transparent resin material or the like. 84.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the back pack unit 15 includes a back pack 91, and a payout mechanism 92 and a control device assembling unit 93 are attached to the back pack 91. The back pack 91 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin, and has a protective cover portion 94 projecting rearward and having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape so as to cover the main control device 81 and the performance control device 82 from the rear. ing.

  The payout mechanism 92 is disposed so as to bypass the protective cover 94, and a tank 95 to which game balls supplied from island facilities of the game arcade are sequentially replenished, and a game stored in the tank 95 are provided. And a payout device 96 for paying out balls. The game balls paid out from the payout device 96 are discharged to the upper plate 71 or the lower plate 72 through a payout passage (not shown) provided on the downstream side of the payout device 96. The dispensing mechanism 92 is provided with a back pack substrate provided with a main power supply of, for example, 24 volts AC, and provided with a power switch for performing an ON operation and an OFF operation of the power supply.

  Further, the back pack 91 is provided with an external output terminal 99 on the rotation axis side of the back pack unit 15 and on the upper edge side. The external output terminal 99 includes an output terminal for outputting a signal when the game balls run short in the tank 95 or the like, an output terminal for outputting a signal each time a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out, and a predetermined number of game balls. An output terminal for outputting a signal each time it is lent, an output terminal for outputting a signal when the gaming machine main body 12 is opened, an output terminal for outputting a signal when the front door frame 14 is opened, and when transitioning to a state such as an open / close execution mode. An output terminal for outputting a signal (or during transition to a state) is provided. Then, through these output terminals, a signal relating to the state of the frame side is output to the management control device of the game hall side. An output terminal for outputting a signal every time a predetermined number of game balls are lent is unnecessary in a so-called cash machine.

  The control device assembling unit 93 includes a payout control device 97, a power supply and a firing control device 98. The payout control device 97 and the power supply and firing control device 98 are arranged one on top of the other so that the payout control device 97 is located behind the pachinko machine 10.

  The payout control device 97 is configured such that a payout control board that controls the payout device 96 is accommodated in a substrate box. In this case, the same fraud suppression means as the board box 83 of the main control device 81 may be applied to the board box of the payout control device 97.

  The power supply and the launch control device 98 are configured such that a power supply and a launch control board are accommodated in a board box, and the board generates and outputs predetermined power required by various control devices and the like, and furthermore, The control of launching the game ball in accordance with the operation of the firing handle 54 is performed. Further, the pachinko machine 10 has a function of storing and holding various data, and can retain the state at the time of power failure even in the event of a power failure, and can return to the state at the time of power failure when returning from the power failure. It has become.

<Electrical configuration>
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG.

  An MPU 202 is mounted on a main control board 201 provided in the main control device 81. The MPU 202 includes a ROM 203 storing various control programs executed by the MPU 202 and fixed value data, and a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when executing the control programs stored in the ROM 203. A certain RAM 204, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, various counter circuits as a random number generator, and the like are built in.

  The MPU 202 is provided with an input port and an output port. The input side of the MPU 202 is connected to a power failure monitoring board 205 provided in the main control device 81, a payout control device 97, various detection sensors 211a to 211e, and the like. In this case, the power supply and the emission control device 98 are connected to the power failure monitoring board 205, and power is supplied to the MPU 202 via the power failure monitoring board 205. In addition, as a part of the various detection sensors 211a to 211e, a winning-corresponding ball unit (a pay-corresponding ball unit) such as a general winning port 31, a variable winning device 32, an upper operating port 33, a lower operating port 34, a through gate 35, and the like. Are connected to each other, and the MPU 202 of the main control device 81 determines a winning in each of the ball entry sections (ball entry determination). In addition, the MPU 202 executes a jackpot generation lottery based on winning in the upper operating port 33 and the lower operating port 34, and executes a support generation lottery based on a winning in the through gate 35.

  To the output side of the MPU 202, a power failure monitoring board 205, a payout control device 97, and an effect control device 82 are connected. For example, a prize ball command is output to the payout control device 97 based on the result of the prize determination to the prize-corresponding ball entry portion. In this case, when the award ball command is output, the command information storage area 225 of the ROM 203 is referred to. Then, when a winning in the general winning opening 31 is specified, a prize ball command corresponding to the payout of ten game balls is output. When a winning in the variable winning device 32 is specified, fifteen balls are specified. When a prize ball command corresponding to the payout of a game ball is output and a winning in the upper operation port 33 is specified, a prize ball command corresponding to the payout of three game balls is output, and the lower operation port 34 is output. Is determined, a prize ball command corresponding to the payout of four game balls is output.

  Various commands such as a variation command, a type command, a variation end command, an opening command, and an ending command are output to the effect control device 82. In this case, when outputting these various commands, the command information storage area 225 of the ROM 203 is referred to. Details of these various commands will be described later. Each of the commands is configured as information of a predetermined number of bytes, and includes various types of information as the information of the predetermined number of bytes.

  On the output side of the MPU 202, a variable winning drive unit 32c for opening and closing the opening and closing door 32b of the variable winning device 32, an electric accessory driving unit 34b for opening and closing the electric accessory 34a of the lower operating port 34, and a main display. The unit 43 is connected. The main control board 201 is provided with various driver circuits, and the MPU 202 executes drive control of various drive units through the driver circuits.

  That is, in the open / close execution mode, the MPU 202 controls the drive of the variable winning drive unit 32c so that the special winning opening 32a is opened and closed. Further, when the open state of the electric accessory 34a is won, the MPU 202 controls the driving of the electric accessory driving unit 34b so that the electric accessory 34a is opened and closed. In addition, at the time of each game, display control of the first result display portion AS or the second result display portion BS in the main display portion 43 is executed in the MPU 202, and in the opening / closing execution mode of the variable winning device 32, the main display portion is displayed. The display control of the round display unit RS in 43 is executed.

  Further, an external output terminal 99 is connected to the output side of the MPU 202, and through this external output terminal 99, the management control device (hall computer HC) on the game hall side receives information on entering the ball into various ball entry sections and a jackpot. Is output. This allows the hall computer HC to grasp the state of the pachinko machine 10 and the like.

  The power failure monitoring board 205 relays between the main control board 201 and the power supply and the firing control device 98, and monitors a DC stable 24 volt voltage which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply and the firing control device 98. The payout control device 97 controls the payout of a prize ball and a loaned ball by the payout device 96 based on the prize ball command input from the main control device 81.

  The power supply and the launch control device 98 are connected to, for example, a commercial power supply (external power supply) in a game arcade or the like. Then, based on the external power supplied from the commercial power supply, it generates necessary operating power for the main control board 201, the payout control device 97, and the like, and supplies the generated operating power. The power supply and launch control device 98 is responsible for launch control of the game ball launch mechanism 53, and the game ball launch mechanism 53 is driven when predetermined launch conditions are met.

  Based on various commands input from main controller 81, effect control device 82 includes display light-emitting portions 63 provided on variable display unit 36, display light-emitting portion 63 provided on front door frame 14, and speaker portion. 64, and controls the display control device 212.

  Further, the effect control device 82 is connected with LEDs 410 and 510 as light emitting units for a game board, and performs ON / OFF control of the LEDs 410 and 510.

  The display control device 212 executes display control of the symbol display device 41 based on a command input from the effect control device 82. In this case, the effect control device 82 determines, based on various commands input from the main control device 81, the symbol change display time in the symbol display device 41 and the type of symbol combination to be finally stopped and displayed, A lottery is performed for the presence or absence of the reach and the content of the reach effect.

  Here, the display contents of the symbol display device 41 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a display screen G of the symbol display device 41.

  As shown in FIG. 15 (a), on the display screen G of the symbol display device 41, three symbol rows Z1, Z2, Z3 of an upper row, a middle row, and a lower row are set. Each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is configured by arranging a main symbol and a sub symbol in a predetermined order. Specifically, in the upper symbol row Z1, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in descending numerical order, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. . In the lower symbol row Z3, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in ascending numerical order, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. That is, the upper symbol row Z1 and the lower symbol row Z3 are composed of 18 symbols. On the other hand, in the middle symbol row Z2, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in ascending numerical order, and the main symbol “9” and the main symbol “1” are arranged. , A main symbol of “4” is additionally arranged, and one sub symbol is arranged between each of the main symbols. That is, only the middle symbol row Z2 is composed of 20 symbols with 10 main symbols arranged. Then, on the display screen G, the symbols in each of the symbol arrays Z1 to Z3 are displayed so as to be scrolled in a predetermined direction with a periodicity. Further, as shown in FIG. 15B, the display screen G is configured such that three symbols are stopped and displayed for each symbol row, and as a result, a total of nine 3 × 3 symbols are stopped and displayed. It is supposed to be.

  Further, five effective lines, that is, a left line L1, a middle line L2, a right line L3, a right down line L4, and a right up line L5 are set on the display screen G. Then, the variable display is stopped in the order of upper symbol row Z1 → lower symbol row Z3 → middle symbol row Z2, and all symbol rows Z1 are formed in a state in which a combination of symbols having the same numeral assigned to any of the activated lines is formed. When the variable display of ~ Z3 is completed, the big hit moving image is displayed as the occurrence of the normal big hit result or the 15R certainty big hit result described later.

  In the present pachinko machine 10, the main symbols with odd numbers (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) correspond to “specific symbols”, and when a 15R certainty-variable jackpot result occurs, the same specific symbols are used. The combination is stopped and displayed. Also, the main symbols with even numbers (2, 4, 6, 8) correspond to “non-specific symbols”, and when a jackpot result usually occurs, the same combination of non-specific symbols is stopped and displayed. You.

  In addition, when an explicit 2R probability change jackpot result to be described later is obtained, the variable display of all the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 ends in a state where a combination of symbols with different numbers is formed. It is displayed. In addition, when an unspecified 2R probability variable jackpot result or a special deviation result described later is obtained, the variation display of all symbol rows Z1 to Z3 ends in a state where a combination of symbols with different numbers is formed, and thereafter, , A common moving image is displayed.

  In addition, the mode of the variable display of the symbol in the symbol display device 41 is not limited to the above, and is arbitrary. The number of symbol columns, the direction of the variable display of the symbol in the symbol column, the number of symbols in each symbol column, and the like Can be changed as appropriate.

  A first reserved display area Ga is set on the lower left side of the display screen G, and a second reserved display area Gb is set on the right side of the lower part of the display screen G.

  In the first hold display area (non-priority side hold display area) Ga, the same number of unit hold display areas Ga1 to Ga4 as the maximum number of holds when a game ball wins the upper operating port 33 are juxtaposed in the left-right direction. It is displayed as a section. Specifically, when the game ball wins the upper working port 33, the maximum number of holdings is four, and in correspondence with this, the first holding display area Ga includes the first unit holding display area Ga1, A unit hold display area Ga2, a third unit hold display area Ga3, and a fourth unit hold display area Ga4 are set.

  For example, when the number of reserves when the game ball wins the upper working port 33 is one, a predetermined holding image is displayed only in the first unit holding display area Ga1, and the game ball is moved to the upper working port 33. When the winning number is four, a predetermined holding image is displayed in all of the first unit holding display area Ga1 to the fourth unit holding display area Ga4.

  In the second hold display area (priority hold display area) Gb, the same number of unit hold display areas Gb1 to Gb4 as the maximum number of holds when a game ball wins the lower working port 34 are juxtaposed in the left-right direction. It is displayed as a section. Specifically, when the game ball wins the lower working port 34, the maximum number of holdings is four, and in correspondence with this, the second holding display area Gb includes the first unit holding display area Gb1 and the second holding holding area Gb1. A unit hold display area Gb2, a third unit hold display area Gb3, and a fourth unit hold display area Gb4 are set.

  For example, when the number of reserves when the game ball wins in the lower operation port 34 is one, the holding image is displayed only in the first unit hold display area Gb1, and the game ball wins in the lower operation port 34. If the number of holdings is four in this case, the holding images are displayed in all of the first unit holding display area Gb1 to the fourth unit holding display area Gb4.

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Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above will be described.

  The MPU 202 uses the various counter information during the game to perform a jackpot occurrence lottery, set the display on the main display unit 43, set the symbol display on the symbol display device 41, and set the display on the accessory display unit 44. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16, a jackpot random number counter C1 used for a lottery of a jackpot occurrence, and a jackpot type counter C2 used for determining a jackpot type such as a probability change jackpot result or a normal jackpot result, A reach random number counter C3 used for reach lottery when the symbol display device 41 comes off and fluctuates, a random number initial value counter CINI used for setting an initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1, and a first result display section AS of the main display section 43 And a variation type for determining the variation display time of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 in the second result display section BS and the symbol display device 41. It has been decided to use the counter CS. Further, an electric accessory opening counter C4 used for a lottery to determine whether or not the electric accessory 34a of the lower working port 34 is to be in the electric opening state is used.

  Each of the counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, and C4 is a loop counter in which 1 is added to the previous value each time it is updated, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. Each counter is updated at short time intervals, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a lottery counter buffer 231 set in a predetermined area of the RAM 204. In the lottery counter buffer 231, the information corresponding to the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 is used as an acquired information storage means when a prize occurs in the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34. Is stored in the reserved ball storage area 232 of the storage device.

  The reserved ball storage area 232 includes a reserved area RE including a reserved area Ra for a first result display unit and a reserved area Rb for a second result display unit, and an execution area AE. The holding areas Ra and Rb include a first area, a second area, a third area, and a fourth area, respectively, and a lottery counter buffer is provided in accordance with a winning history of the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34. Numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 stored in the storage unit 231 is stored in one of the areas as hold information. The suspension information corresponds to special information.

  In this case, in the first area to the fourth area, when winning in the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34 occurs continuously plural times, the first area → the second area → the third area → the fourth area Each numerical information is stored in time series in the order of the area. Since the four areas are provided in this manner, up to four winning histories of game balls to the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34 are respectively held and stored. The reserved ball storage area 232 is provided with a total reserved number storage area, and the total reserved number storage area specifies the number of prize histories stored in the upper working port 33 or the lower working port 34 that are held. Is stored.

  The execution area AE is an area for moving each value stored in the first area of the holding area RE when starting the variable display of the main display unit 43, and the execution area AE when starting one game round. Is determined based on various types of numerical information stored in the.

  More specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1 is configured to be incremented by one in the range of 0 to 599, for example, and to return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 599). In particular, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the jackpot random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 599). The jackpot random number counter C1 is updated periodically, and is stored in the reserved ball storage area 232 of the RAM 204 at a timing when the game ball has won the upper working port 33 or the lower working port 34. More specifically, the second result display section of the RAM 204 is stored in the first result display section holding area Ra of the RAM 204 at a timing when a game ball wins in the upper operation port 33, and at a timing when a game ball wins in the lower operation port 34. Is stored in the storage area Rb.

  The value of the random number for winning the jackpot is stored as a hit / fail table (hit / hit information group) in a hit / hit table storage area 221 as a hit / hit information group storage means in the ROM 203. Here, the contents of the success / failure table will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 17, as the success / failure table, the success / failure table for the low probability mode (low probability success / failure information group) of FIG. 17A and the success / failure table for the high probability mode of FIG. Probability information group for probability). That is, in the pachinko machine 10, a low-probability mode (low-probability state) and a high-probability mode (high-probability state) are set as lottery modes in the winning / rejecting lottery means.

  In the gaming state in which the winning / failing table for the low probability mode is referred to at the time of the above-mentioned lottery, as shown in FIG. 17A, the value of the random number for winning the jackpot is two. On the other hand, in the gaming state in which the winning / failing table for the high-probability mode is referred to at the time of the above-mentioned lottery, as shown in FIG. If the winning probability is higher in the high-probability mode than in the low-probability mode, the number and value of the random numbers to be won are arbitrary.

  In each lottery mode, a lottery result is a result other than the value of the random number which is a jackpot, but in the pachinko machine 10, two types of a result, a special result and a normal result, are set as the result. Have been. These differences will be described later.

  The jackpot type counter C2 is configured to be incremented by one in the order of 0 to 29, and to return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 29). Here, in the present embodiment, a plurality of jackpot results are set. The plurality of jackpot results are (1) the mode of the opening and closing control of the variable winning device 32 in the opening and closing execution mode, (2) the lottery mode in the winning / rejecting lottery means after the completion of the opening and closing execution mode, and (3) the following after the completion of the opening and closing execution mode. A plurality of jackpot results are set by providing a difference in the three conditions of the support mode of the electric accessory 34a of the operating port 34.

  Here, as an aspect of the opening / closing control of the variable prize device 32 in the opening / closing execution mode, the frequency of winning of the variable prize device 32 from the start to the end of the opening / closing execution mode is relatively high and low. The high frequency winning mode and the low frequency winning mode are set as described above. Specifically, in the high frequency winning mode, the opening and closing of the special winning opening 32a is performed 15 times (the number of times of high frequency) from the start to the end of the opening and closing execution mode, and one opening is performed for 30 seconds (high frequency time). ) Elapses or until the winning number in the special winning opening 32a becomes 10 (high-frequency number). On the other hand, in the low frequency winning mode, the opening and closing of the special winning opening 32a is performed twice (the number of times of low frequency) from the start to the end of the opening and closing execution mode, and one opening is performed for 0.2 seconds (low frequency time). Is continued or until the winning number in the large winning opening 32a becomes 6 (low-frequency number).

  In this case, in the pachinko machine 10, when the shooting handle 54 is operated by the player, the game ball firing mechanism 53 is set so that one game ball is fired toward the game area in 0.6 seconds. Drive controlled. On the other hand, in the low-frequency winning mode, the opening time of one large winning opening 32a is 0.2 sec as described above. That is, in the low-frequency winning mode, the opening time of one large winning opening 32a is shorter than the firing cycle of the game balls. Therefore, in the opening / closing execution mode related to the low frequency prize mode, the prize of the game ball does not substantially occur.

  The number of times the large winning opening 32a is opened and closed in the high-frequency winning mode and the low-frequency winning mode, the opening limit time for one opening, and the opening limit number for one opening are the low-frequency winning mode in the high-frequency winning mode. The value is not limited to the above value as long as the frequency of winning in the variable winning device 32 during the period from the start to the end of the open / close execution mode becomes higher than the above. Specifically, if the high frequency winning mode has a larger number of times of opening and closing than the low frequency winning mode, the opening limit time for one opening is longer or the opening limit number for one opening is set to be larger. Good.

  However, in order to clarify the difference in benefits between the high-frequency winning mode and the low-frequency winning mode, in the opening / closing execution mode related to the low-frequency winning mode, substantially no prize to the variable winning device 32 occurs. It is good to have composition. For example, in the high frequency prize mode, the product of the launch cycle of game balls and the open limit number is set shorter than the open limit time for one open, while in the low frequency prize mode, The product of the launch cycle of the game balls and the open limit number may be set to be longer than the open limit time. Also, even if the firing interval of the game balls and the opening time of one large winning opening 32a are not the above, in the low frequency winning mode, the latter is set to be shorter than the former, It is possible to easily realize a configuration in which the winning in the variable winning device 32 does not substantially occur.

  As the support mode of the electric accessory 34a of the lower operating port 34, when compared in a situation where the launch of the game ball is continued in the same manner to the game area, the electric accessory 34a of the lower operating port 34 is The low-frequency support mode (low-frequency support state or low-frequency guide state) and the high-frequency support mode (high-frequency support state or high-frequency guide state) so that the frequency of the open state per unit time is relatively high and low. Is set.

  Specifically, in the low-frequency support mode and the high-frequency support mode, the probability of winning the electric-power-open state in the electric-power-goods-opening lottery using the electric-power-goods open counter C4 is the same (for example, both are ２). However, in the high-frequency support mode, the number of times the electric accessory 34a is opened when the electric-power-released state is elected is set to be larger than in the low-frequency support mode, and one more opening is performed. The time is set long. In this case, in the high-frequency support mode, in the case where the open state of the electric accessory is awarded in the high frequency support mode and the open state of the electric accessory 34a occurs a plurality of times, the close from the end of one open state to the start of the next open state is performed. The time is set shorter than one open time. Furthermore, in the high-frequency support mode, a minimum securing time is set shorter than in the low-frequency support mode, in which a minimum opening time is secured after one electric-powered-object opening lottery is performed and then the next electric-powered-object opening lottery is performed. Have been.

  As described above, in the high-frequency support mode, the probability that a prize will occur in the lower operation port 34 is higher than in the low-frequency support mode. In other words, in the low-frequency support mode, the probability that a winning will occur in the upper working port 33 is higher than in the lower working port 34, but in the high-frequency support mode, the winning to the lower working port 34 is higher than the upper working port 33. The probability of winning is increased. When a prize is generated in the lower operating port 34, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. Therefore, in the high frequency support mode, the player plays a game while not reducing the number of balls so much. be able to.

  In addition, the configuration for increasing the frequency of the electric utility opening state per unit time in the high frequency support mode compared to the low frequency support mode is not limited to the above-described configuration. It is good also as a structure which makes the probability of electrification open state winning high in. Further, the high frequency support mode and the low frequency support mode may be set by differentiating any one of the number of times, the opening time, and the winning probability, or any combination of the conditions.

  The jackpot type counter C2 is periodically updated, and is stored in the reserved ball storage area 232 of the RAM 204 at a timing when the game ball has won the upper working port 33 or the lower working port 34. More specifically, the second result display section of the RAM 204 is stored in the first result display section holding area Ra of the RAM 204 at a timing when a game ball wins in the upper operation port 33, and at a timing when a game ball wins in the lower operation port 34. Is stored in the storage area Rb.

  The distribution destination of the game result to the jackpot type counter C2 is stored as a distribution table (distribution information group) in a distribution table storage area 222 in the ROM 203 as distribution information group storage means. Here, the contents of the distribution table will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 18, the distribution table includes a distribution table (first distribution information group) for a first result display unit in FIG. 18A and a second result display unit in FIG. And a distribution table (second distribution information group).

  In the distribution table for the first result display unit, as shown in FIG. 18 (a), as a distribution destination of the game result, a normal jackpot result (low probability corresponding special game result), an unspecified 2R certain variable jackpot result (non- Explicit high-probability game result or latent probable state), explicit 2R probable jackpot result (explicit high-probability game result or sudden probable state), 15R probable big hit result (high-probability special game result) Have been.

  The normal jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the opening / closing execution mode becomes the high frequency winning mode, and after the end of the opening / closing execution mode, the success / failure lottery mode becomes the low probability mode and the support mode becomes the high frequency support mode. However, the high frequency support mode shifts to the low frequency support mode when the number of games reaches the end reference number (specifically, 100 times) after the shift. In other words, the normal jackpot result is a jackpot result that shifts the game state to the normal jackpot state (low-probability-compatible special game state).

  The unspecified 2R probability change jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the opening / closing execution mode becomes the low frequency winning mode, and after the opening / closing execution mode ends, the success / failure lottery mode becomes the high probability mode and the support mode becomes the low frequency support mode. is there. In other words, the implicit 2R probability-variable jackpot result is a jackpot result that shifts the gaming state to an implicit 2R probability-variable jackpot state (non-explicit high-probability-compatible gaming state).

  The explicit 2R probability change jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the opening / closing execution mode becomes the low frequency winning mode, and after the opening / closing execution mode ends, the success / failure lottery mode becomes the high probability mode and the support mode becomes the high frequency support mode. . The high-frequency support mode is continued until the lottery result in the winning / non-winning lottery becomes a jackpot state win and the state shifts to the jackpot state. In other words, the explicit 2R probability-change jackpot result is a jackpot result that shifts the gaming state to the explicit 2R probability-variable jackpot state (specific high-probability-compatible gaming state).

  The 15R probability change jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the opening / closing execution mode becomes the high frequency winning mode, and after the opening / closing execution mode ends, the success / failure lottery mode becomes the high probability mode and the support mode becomes the high frequency support mode. The high-frequency support mode is continued until the lottery result in the winning / non-winning lottery becomes a jackpot state win and the state shifts to the jackpot state. In other words, the 15R probability-change jackpot result is a jackpot result that shifts the game state to the 15R probability-change jackpot state (high-probability-compatible special game state).

  The normal gaming state in relation to the above gaming states refers to a state in which the winning / rejecting lottery mode is a low probability mode and the support mode is a low frequency support mode.

  In the distribution table for the first result display unit, among the values of the jackpot type counter C2 of “0 to 29”, “0 to 9” corresponds to the normal jackpot result, and “10 to 14” is not specified. It corresponds to the 2R probability change jackpot result, "15-19" corresponds to the explicit 2R probability change jackpot result, and "20-29" corresponds to the 15R probability change jackpot result.

  As described above, since the non-explicit 2R probability-variable jackpot result and the explicit 2R probability-variable jackpot result are set as the probability variable jackpot result, the modes of the probability variable jackpot result are diversified. That is, when the three types of the probability change jackpot results are compared, the degree of advantage for the player is that the 15R probability change jackpot result in which the open / close execution mode is the high frequency winning mode and the support mode is the high frequency support mode is the highest, In the mode, the low frequency prize mode is set, but in the support mode, the high frequency support mode is specified. The explicit 2R probability change jackpot result is the next highest, and the open / close execution mode is the low frequency prize mode and the support mode is the low frequency support mode. The 2R probability change jackpot result is the lowest. Thereby, the monotony of the game is suppressed, and the degree of attention to the game can be increased.

  In particular, in the unspecified 2R probability change jackpot result, after the end of the opening / closing execution mode, the success / failure lottery mode shifts to the high probability mode, but the support mode is the low frequency support mode as in the normal gaming state. Then, it is possible to create a gaming state in which the success / failure lottery mode becomes the high probability mode, even though the support mode of the electric accessory 34a is common to the low frequency support mode, as a gaming state. It is possible to predict whether the success / failure lottery mode is the high-probability mode or the low-probability mode, and it is possible to increase the degree of interest in the game.

  On the other hand, in the distribution table for the second result display unit, as shown in FIG. 18B, only the normal big hit result and the 15R certain-variable big hit result are set as the game result distribution destinations. Then, among the values of the jackpot type counter C2 of “0 to 29”, “0 to 9” corresponds to the normal jackpot result, and “10 to 29” corresponds to the 15R probability-change jackpot result.

  As described above, in the present pachinko machine 10, when the jackpot is won, the distribution mode of the game result depends on whether the jackpot is won based on the winning in the upper operating port 33 or the winning in the lower operating port 34. Is different from the case where the jackpot is won based on the

  Here, in any of the distribution table for the first result display unit and the distribution table for the second result display unit, the probability of being a probability-variable jackpot result when a jackpot is won is the same. I have. That is, in the distribution table for the first result display unit, the number of values of the jackpot type counter C2 assigned to the non-explicit 2R probability variable jackpot result, the explicit 2R probability variable jackpot result, and the 15R probability variable jackpot result is 20. ing. In addition, in the distribution table for the second result display unit, the number of values of the jackpot type counter C2 assigned to the 15R certain jackpot result is 20 pieces. Therefore, the probability that the winning / rejecting lottery mode becomes the high probability mode after the end of the opening / closing execution mode depends on whether the jackpot is won based on the winning in the upper operating port 33 or the jackpot winning based on the winning in the lower operating port 34. (Specifically, 2/3).

  However, if a jackpot is won based on the winning in the lower working port 34 and a probability variable jackpot result occurs, the result will always be a 15R probability changing jackpot result, whereas the jackpot will be won based on the winning in the upper working port 33 and In the case of a probability variable jackpot result, an implicit 2R probability variable jackpot result or an explicit 2R probability variable jackpot result is obtained with a probability of 1/4, and a 15R probability variable jackpot result is obtained with a probability of 1/2. In other words, the probability of occurrence of the 15R certainty-change jackpot result, which is the most advantageous for the player among the certainty-change jackpot results, is higher when the jackpot is won based on the prize in the lower operation port 34 and the upper operation port 33 is It will be higher than if the jackpot was won based on the prize.

  In the implicit 2R probability change jackpot result, as described above, the success / failure lottery mode shifts to the high probability mode after the end of the opening / closing execution mode, but the support mode shifts to the low frequency support mode. In comparison with the explicit 2R probability change jackpot result, since the electric accessory 34a is unlikely to be in the open state, the chance of receiving the payout of the game ball is reduced accordingly, and further, the distribution based on the distribution table for the second result display unit is performed. The possibility that a minute lottery will be performed is reduced.

  As described above, the upper operating port 33 and the lower operating port 34 have a clear difference in the advantage for the player. Therefore, the player plays the game while expecting a winning in the lower operating port 34 of the upper operating port 33 and the lower operating port 34, and accordingly, the frequency of winning the lower operating port 34. Of the player to the high frequency support mode in which

  Further, in the present pachinko machine 10, as described above, when a result is lost in the success / failure lottery, a normal result or a special result is obtained. In this case, in a normal deviation result that occurs with a relatively high probability when a deviation result occurs, the mode does not shift to the open / close execution mode, and further, the change in the winning / rejection lottery mode and the support mode does not occur.

  On the other hand, a special off-state result that occurs with a relatively low probability when the off-state result occurs results in a special off-state. In the special disconnection state, the state shifts to the open / close execution mode in a situation where the result of the disconnection is determined in the win / fail lottery. However, the opening / closing execution mode of the transition destination is the low frequency winning mode. Therefore, even if the result is a special departure, it is not possible to expect a game ball to be won in the special winning opening 32a. Further, after the end of the opening / closing execution mode, the shift between the success / failure lottery mode and the support mode does not occur.

  By setting the special outcome result as described above, the opening of the large winning opening 32a of the variable winning device 32 can be used as an effect. Here, not in the open / close execution mode, but also in the normal game state in which the success / failure lottery mode is the low probability mode and the support mode is the low frequency support mode, when the special outage results, the low frequency winning mode is opened / closed. It only shifts to the mode, and thereafter returns to the normal game state. On the other hand, if the unspecified 2R probability change jackpot result occurs, the mode shifts to the open / close execution mode, which is a low-frequency winning mode, and thereafter, although the support mode is the low-frequency support mode, the success / failure lottery mode is set to the high frequency. The mode becomes the probability mode. Then, the occurrence of the special out-of-order result and the occurrence of the unspecified 2R sure-change jackpot result in the normal gaming state are to be shifted to the open / close execution mode as the same low-frequency winning mode, and then the support mode becomes the low-frequency support. The difference between the two is that, in the former, the success / failure lottery mode is in the low probability mode, whereas in the latter, it is in the high probability mode. In other words, the occurrence of the special out-of-control result and the occurrence of the unspecified 2R sure-change jackpot result in the normal gaming state are common to the behavior of each movable object such as the behavior of the variable winning device 32 and the behavior of the electric accessory 34a of the lower operating port 34. However, only the internal lottery state is different. Thus, when the open / close execution mode, which is the low-frequency prize mode, occurs in the normal gaming state, it is possible to imagine whether the winning / rejecting lottery mode has shifted to the high probability mode thereafter, and Can be raised.

  When the winning / rejecting lottery mode is the low-probability mode, as shown in FIG. 17A, the number of random numbers that result in a special outlier is two in the same manner as the value of the random number that wins the jackpot. On the other hand, when the winning / rejecting lottery mode is the high-probability mode, as shown in FIG. 17B, the value of the random number that results in the special out-of-order is determined by the number of the random number that is the jackpot and the low probability mode The number is one less than the number of random numbers that result in an outlier. In this way, by making the number of random number values that result in extraordinary results smaller than the number of random number values that become jackpots in the high-probability mode, the probability of producing extraordinary results in the high-probability mode is The probability of winning can be increased. In addition, by setting the number of random number values that result in special outliers to be smaller in the high probability mode than in the low probability mode, the probability of special outliers in the high probability mode is lower than in the low probability mode. Can also be lower.

  The reach random number counter C3 is configured to be incremented by one in order within a range of, for example, 0 to 238, and to return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 238). The reach random number counter C3 is updated periodically, and is stored in the reserved ball storage area 232 of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball has won the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34. More specifically, the second result display section of the RAM 204 is stored in the first result display section holding area Ra of the RAM 204 at a timing when a game ball wins in the upper operation port 33, and at a timing when a game ball wins in the lower operation port 34. Is stored in the storage area Rb. Then, it is determined whether or not to generate reach based on the reach table stored in the reach table storage area of the ROM 203. However, in the game cycle in which the mode shifts to the open / close execution mode, the MPU 202 determines the occurrence of reach regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3. The number of the reach random number counter C3 corresponding to the occurrence of the reach display is the same in each game state, but may be individually set according to the game state. For example, when the support mode is the high-frequency support mode, the number of reach random number counters C3 corresponding to the occurrence of the reach display may be set to be larger than in the low-frequency support mode.

  Here, the reach display (reach state) is provided with a symbol display device 41 capable of performing a variable display (or variable display) of symbols (pictures), and the open / close execution mode of the variable winning device 32 is set to a high frequency winning mode. In a gaming machine in which the stop display result after the fluctuation display is a special display result, the stop display result is derived display after the fluctuation display (or variable display) of the symbol (picture) on the symbol display device 41 is started. This is a display state for causing the player to think that the special display result is likely to be a variable display state before the special display result.

  In other words, a combination of big hit symbols corresponding to the occurrence of the high-frequency winning mode is established by stopping and displaying the symbols for some of the symbol columns displayed on the display screen of the symbol display device 41. This is a display state in which combinations of reach symbols that are likely to be displayed are displayed, and in that state, symbols are displayed in a variable manner in the remaining symbol columns.

  More specifically, as a pre-stage for terminating the variable display of symbols, a combination of big hit symbols corresponding to the occurrence of the high-frequency winning mode is established on a preset effective line in the display screen of the symbol display device 41. That is, a reach line is formed by stopping and displaying combinations of reach symbols that are likely to be displayed, and a variation display of symbols is performed by a final stopped symbol row in a state where the reach line is formed.

  The display contents of FIG. 15 will be specifically described. First, high-speed fluctuation display is started for all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3. In this case, it is difficult or impossible to recognize which symbol is displayed. Thereafter, the variation display mode of the upper symbol row Z1 is switched from the high-speed variation display to the low-speed variation display in which the player can easily or easily recognize the displayed symbol. Then, while the variable display of the upper symbol row Z1 ends, the variable display mode of the lower symbol row Z3 switches from the high-speed variable display to the low-speed variable display. After that, the variable display of the lower symbol row Z3 ends. In this case, a reach symbol is formed by stopping and displaying a main symbol having the same numeral assigned to any of the activated lines L1 to L5. When the fluctuation display of the middle symbol row Z2 is switched from the high-speed fluctuation display to the low-speed fluctuation display, and the open / close execution mode occurs, the main symbol having the same number as the main symbol forming the reach line is attached. Is stopped and displayed on the reach line, and the variable display of the symbols in the middle symbol row Z2 is ended.

  In the reach display, in the state where the combination of reach symbols is displayed as described above, the variation of the symbols is displayed in the remaining symbol rows, and a predetermined character or the like is displayed as a moving image on the background screen thereof. Examples include those that perform an effect and those that perform a reach effect by displaying a predetermined character or the like as a moving image on substantially the entire display screen after reducing or hiding the combination of the reach symbols. Further, when the reach display is performed or before the reach display, the determination as to whether or not to perform a preview display using a predetermined image such as a predetermined character is performed using a reach random number counter C3 or another counter. You may.

  The fluctuation type counter CS is configured to be incremented by one in order within a range of, for example, 0 to 198, and to return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 198). The variation type counter CS includes a variation display time in the first result display section AS and the second result display section BS of the main display section 43, a symbol variation display time in the symbol display device 41, and a main display area in the symbol display device 41. The variable display time in P is used by the MPU 202 to determine. The fluctuation type counter CS is updated once each time a normal process described later is executed once, and is repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the normal process. Then, the variation type counter CS is stored in the reserved ball storage area 232 of the RAM 204 at the timing when the gaming ball has won the upper working port 33 or the lower working port 34. More specifically, the second result display section of the RAM 204 is stored in the first result display section holding area Ra of the RAM 204 at a timing when a game ball wins in the upper operation port 33, and at a timing when a game ball wins in the lower operation port 34. Is stored in the storage area Rb.

  The electric accessory opening counter C4 is configured to be incremented by one, for example, in the range of 0 to 250 and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 250). The electric accessory opening counter C4 is updated periodically, and is stored in the electric utility holding area 233 of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the through gate 35. Then, at a predetermined timing, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to control the electric accessory 34a to the open state based on the stored value of the electric accessory open counter C4. For example, if C4 = 0 to 190, the electric accessory 34a is controlled to be in an open state, and if C4 = 191 to 250, the electric accessory 34a is not controlled to be in an open state.

  As described above, the MPU 202 uses the value of the variation type counter CS stored in the execution area AE to determine the variation display time in the first result display section AS and the second result display section BS. For the determination, the variable display time table storage area 223 of the ROM 203 is used. In the MPU 202, the stop result in the first result display unit AS and the second result display unit BS is determined using the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE. However, in the determination, the stop result table storage area 224 of the ROM 203 is used.

<Regarding Various Processes Executed by Main Controller 81>
Next, a timer interrupt process and a normal process executed by the MPU 202 in the main control device 81 to advance a game in each game round will be described. In addition, in addition to the timer interrupt processing and the normal processing, the MPU 202 executes a main processing started when power is turned on and an NMI interrupt processing started when a power failure signal is input to an NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal). However, description of these processes is omitted.

<Timer interrupt processing>
First, the timer interrupt processing will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG. This process is started by the MPU 202 periodically (for example, at a cycle of 2 msec).

  In step S101, reading processing of various detection sensors is executed. That is, the state of the various detection sensors connected to the main controller 81 is read, and the state of the detection sensor (detection information from the detection sensor) is determined and the detection information (prize detection information) is stored. For example, when it is determined that a ball has entered the upper working port 33, a prize detection flag for the upper working port is stored in the various flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204, and a ball has entered the lower working port 34. When it is determined that the winning operation has been performed, the winning detection flag for the lower operating port is stored in the various flag storage area 235. When it is determined that the game ball has passed through the through gate 35, a winning detection flag for the through gate is stored in the various flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204.

  Then, in step S102, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value. Then, the updated value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in a corresponding buffer area of the RAM 204.

  In the following step S103, the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3 and the electric accessory opening counter C4 are updated. Specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric accessory opening counter C4 are each incremented by one, and are cleared to 0 when their counter values reach the maximum value. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C4 are stored in the corresponding buffer areas of the RAM 204.

  In a succeeding step S104, a prize-for-through process is executed with a prize to the through gate 35. In the prize winning processing for through, it is determined whether or not a prize detection flag for through gate is stored in the various flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204, and if the flag is stored, the flag is stored in the power saving area. Under the condition that the number of stored bonus items is less than 4, the value of the electric accessory release counter C4 updated in the step S103 is stored in the electrical winning holding area. In addition, the effect control device 82 performs a process for turning on the light-emitting unit 46 of the variable display unit 36 corresponding to the number of stored memories. Then, when the winning detection flag for the through gate is stored in the various flag storage area 235, the winning detection flag is erased and the winning processing for the through gate ends.

  After performing the winning processing for the through gate in step S104, the process proceeds to step S105, in which the winning processing for the operating port accompanying the winning in the operating ports 33 and 34 is executed, and the timer interrupt processing ends. I do.

<Winning process for working port>
Here, the winning process for the operating port will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  In step S201, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the upper working port 33 (start winning) based on the detection state of the detection sensor corresponding to the upper working port 33. When it is determined that the game ball has won the upper working port 33, in step S202, a prize ball command for paying out three game balls is set to the payout control device 97. In a succeeding step S203, an external signal setting process is performed so as to output a signal to the management control device on the gaming hall side that the gaming ball has won the upper operating port 33. In step S204, the value stored in the reserved number storage area of the first result display unit reserved area Ra is read, and the start reserved storage number RaN reserved and stored in the first result display unit reserved area Ra is set. (Hereinafter, this is also referred to as the first start suspension storage number RaN). Thereafter, in step S205, an information acquisition process for storing the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the variation type counter CS is performed, and the main prize process ends.

  If it is determined in step S201 that the game ball has not won the upper working port 33, it is determined in step S206 whether or not the game ball has won the lower working port 34 (start winning). The determination is made based on the detection state of the detection sensor. If it is determined that the game ball has won the lower working port 34, a prize ball command for paying out four game balls to the payout control device 97 is set in step S207. In a succeeding step S208, an external signal setting process is performed so as to output a signal to the management control device on the gaming hall side that the gaming ball has won the lower operating port 34. In step S209, the value stored in the reserved number storage area of the second result display unit reserved area Rb is read out, and the start pending stored number RbN that is reserved and stored in the second result display unit reserved area Rb is set. (Hereinafter, this is also referred to as a second start hold storage number RbN). Thereafter, information acquisition processing is performed in step S205, and the main prize processing ends.

  On the other hand, when both the step S201 and the step S206 are NO, that is, when the game ball does not win any of the upper operating port 33 and the lower operating port 34, the main winning processing is ended as it is.

  The prize ball command set in steps S202 and S207 is transmitted to the payout control device 97 in an external output process S401 of a normal process described later.

  Here, the information acquisition processing in step S205 will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  In the information acquisition process, first, in step S301, it is determined whether or not the number N (RaN or RbN) of the storage for starting suspension set in step S204 or step S209 is less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment). judge. If the number N of start-hold storage is equal to the upper limit, the information acquisition process is terminated as it is. If the number N is less than the upper limit, the number N of start-hold storage of the corresponding result display-hold area is set in step S302. At the same time, the value stored in the total reserved number storage area in step S303 (hereinafter referred to as the common reserved number CRN) is incremented by one.

  In the following step S304, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the variation type counter CS updated in step S103 are stored in the free storage area area of the corresponding result display part holding area. Of these, the data is stored in the first storage area, that is, the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number incremented by one in step S302.

  In other words, when the starting hold storage number RaN for the upper working port is set, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the variation type counter CS updated in step S103 are set. Is stored in the first storage area among the empty storage areas of the upper working port holding area Ra, that is, the holding area Ra corresponding to the number of starting holding storages RaN for the upper working port incremented by one in step S302.

  If the start hold storage number RbN for the lower working port is set, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 updated in step S103 are set to the lower working port. Is stored in the first storage area of the free storage areas of the storage area Rb, that is, the storage area Rb corresponding to the start-up storage number RbN for the lower working port incremented by one in step S302.

  In the subsequent steps S305 and S306, the effect control device 82 and the display control device 212, which are sub-side (sub-side) control devices, recognize that a winning has occurred in the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34, and will be described later. Then, a hold confirmation process and a hold command setting process, which are processes for executing a hold notice, are executed. Thereafter, if the winning detection flag is stored, the flag is deleted, and the present information acquisition process ends.

  The hold command set in the hold command setting process in step S306 is transmitted to the effect control device 82 in the external output process (step S401) of the normal process described later. Information on which of the winning ports 33 and the lower operating port 34 is based on the winning of the operating port is included, and the effect control device 82 receives the relevant holding command to display the holding display area Ga. , Gb is changed in accordance with the increase in the number of reserved items.

  More specifically, if the command received by the display control device 212 via the effect control device 82 corresponds to winning in the upper operating port 33, the hold display area for the upper operating port 33 A process for displaying the holding image on Ga is executed. In the hold display area Ga, the hold images are sequentially displayed from the left side. For example, if the start hold storage number RaN for the upper working port is 1, the hold image is displayed in the leftmost first unit hold display area Ga1. If the number RaN of storages to be started is four, the reserved images are displayed in all the reserved display areas Ga1 to Ga4. When the command received by the display control device 212 via the effect control device 82 corresponds to winning in the lower operation port 34, the command is held in the hold display area Gb for the lower operation port. Execute processing for displaying an image. In the hold display area Gb, the hold images are sequentially displayed from the left side. For example, if the number RbN of start hold storage for the lower working port is 1, the hold image is displayed in the leftmost first unit hold display area Gb1. When the number RbN of storages to be started is four, the reserved images are displayed in all the reserved display areas Gb1 to Gb4.

<Normal processing>
Next, the flow of the normal processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The normal process is a process that is started after a main process started upon power-on is executed. In the normal process, main processes of a game are executed. As an outline, the processing in steps S401 to S406 is executed as a periodic processing with a period of 4 msec, and the counter updating processing in steps S408 and S409 is executed in the remaining time.

  In the normal processing, first, an external signal output processing is executed in step S401. In the external signal output process of step S401, output data such as a command set in the timer interrupt process or the previous normal process is transmitted to each control device on the sub side. Specifically, it determines the presence or absence of a prize ball command, and if the prize ball command is set, transmits it to the payout control device 97. If an effect command such as a change command, a type command, or a change end command is set, the command is transmitted to the effect control device 82.

  Next, in step S402, the variation type counter CS is updated. Specifically, the variation type counter CS is incremented by one, and the counter value is cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value. Then, the updated value of the variation type counter CS is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 204.

  In a succeeding step S403, a game time control process for controlling a game in each game time is executed. In the game round control processing, a jackpot determination, setting of symbol variable display by the symbol display device 41, display control of the main display unit 43, and the like are performed.

  After executing the game times control process in step S403, the process proceeds to step S404, in which a game state transition process is executed. Although the details will be described later, the game state shifts to the open / close execution mode, the high probability mode, the high frequency support mode, and the like by the game state shift processing. The details of the game times control processing in step S403 and the game state transition processing in step S404 will be described later.

  In a succeeding step S405, a process for supporting the electric combination for driving and controlling the electric accessory 34a provided in the lower working port 34 is executed. In this electric role support processing, the electronic part release whether or not the electric part 34a is opened using the numerical information obtained from the electric part release counter C4 stored in the electric part holding area 233 of the RAM 204 is determined. In addition to performing the lottery, when the winning combination is opened, the opening and closing process of the electrical accessory 34a is executed. In addition, the display control of the accessory display unit 44 is performed so as to teach the lottery result of the electric lot opening lottery.

  Here, as described above, the low frequency support mode and the high frequency support mode are set as the modes of support by the electric accessory 34a, and the transition to any of the support modes is performed in the game state transition process. Will be If the high frequency support flag is set in the various flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204 after this process, the high frequency support mode is set. If the flag is not set, the low frequency support mode is set.

  In the power-use support process, it is determined whether or not the high-frequency support mode is set by determining whether or not the high-frequency support flag is set in the various flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204. Then, in the case of the high frequency support mode, the number of times the electric accessory 34a is opened when the electrification is released is set to be larger than in the case of the low frequency support mode. Set a longer open time. In the case of the high frequency support mode, when the electric utility release state is won and the open state of the electric accessory 34a occurs plural times, the next open state is started after one open state ends. Is set so that the closing time until is shorter than one opening time.

  Incidentally, when the mode is shifted to the open / close execution mode, the support mode is forcibly set to the low frequency support mode even if the high frequency support flag is set in the various flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204.

  Thereafter, in step S406, a game ball launch control process is executed. In the game ball launch control process, the solenoid of the game ball launch mechanism 53 is excited once every predetermined period (for example, 0.6 sec) on condition that the launch permission signal is input from the power supply and the launch control device 98. . Thereby, the game ball is launched toward the game area PE.

  In the following step S407, it is determined whether or not the execution timing of the next normal process has been reached, that is, whether or not a predetermined time (4 msec in the present embodiment) has elapsed from the start of the previous normal process. Then, the update of the random number initial value counter CINI and the variation type counter CS are repeatedly executed within the remaining time until the next normal processing execution timing.

  That is, in step S408, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value. Then, the updated value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in a corresponding area of the RAM 204. In step S409, the variation type counter CS is updated. Specifically, the variation type counter CS is incremented by one, and is cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value. Then, the updated value of the variation type counter CS is stored in a corresponding area of the RAM 204.

  Here, since the execution time of each process of steps S401 to S406 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal process is not constant but fluctuates. Therefore, by repeatedly executing the updating of the random number initial value counter CINI using the remaining time, the random number initial value counter CINI (that is, the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1) can be updated at random. The variation type counter CS can also be updated at random.

<Game round control process>
Next, the game number control process in step S403 will be described with reference to the flowcharts in FIGS.

  In the game round control process, first, in step S501, it is determined whether or not the vehicle is in the open / close execution mode. Specifically, it is determined whether the open / close execution mode flag (open / close execution state information) is stored (stored) in the open / close execution mode flag storage area (open / close execution state information storage unit) in the various flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204. I do. The open / close execution mode flag is stored when the game state is shifted to the open / close execution mode in the later-described game state shift processing, and is cleared when the open / close execution mode is ended in the same game state shift processing.

  If the opening / closing execution mode is in progress, the game is executed without executing any of the processing after step S502, that is, the processing for starting the game round in steps S503 to S505 and the processing for progressing the game round in steps S506 to S509. The round control process ends. That is, when the opening / closing execution mode is in progress, the game round is not started regardless of whether or not a prize has occurred in the operating ports 33 and 34.

  If it is not in the open / close execution mode, it is determined in step S502 whether or not the main display unit 43 is performing variable display. Specifically, it is determined whether any one of the first result display section AS and the second result display section BS is performing variable display. This determination is based on whether or not the variable display flag (variable display information) is stored (stored) in the variable display flag storage area (variable display information storage means) in the various flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204. The determination is made. The variable display flag is stored when one of the first result display portion AS and the second result display portion BS starts variable display, and is deleted when the variable display ends.

  If the main display unit 43 is not performing the variable display, the process proceeds to the game times start processing of steps S503 to S505. In the game start process, first, in step S503, it is determined whether the common hold number CRN is “0”. The case where the common pending number CRN is “0” means that the start pending storage numbers RaN and RbN are both “0” for both the upper working port 33 and the lower working port 34. Therefore, the game times control process ends as it is. If the common hold number CRN is not “0”, the data stored in the first result display part holding area Ra or the second result display part holding area Rb is set for variable display in step S504. After performing the data setting process, and performing the variation start process for starting the variation display on the main display unit 43 and the variation display on the symbol display device 41 in step S505, the game round control process ends.

  Here, the data setting process of step S504 and the change start process of step S505 will be described in detail below.

  First, the data setting process will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  In the data setting process, first, in step S601, it is determined whether or not the second startup suspended storage number RbN that is suspended and stored in the second result display unit suspension area Rb is “0”. If the second start-hold storage number RbN is “0”, the data setting process for the first result display unit in steps S602 to S607 is executed. If the second start-hold storage number RbN is not “0”, Executes the data setting process for the second result display unit in steps S608 to S613.

  Here, the case where the data setting process is executed is a case where the common suspension number CRN is 1 or more, as described above. In this case, in the data setting process, it is determined whether or not the second startup hold storage number RbN is “0”. If the second start hold storage number RbN is not “0”, that is, the hold information for variable display is displayed for the second result display unit BS. If stored, the data stored in the second result display section reserved area Rb is set for variable display regardless of whether the first start pending stored number RaN is 1 or more. I made it. Thereby, when the hold information is stored in both the first result display section holding area Ra and the second result display section holding area Rb, the second result display section holding corresponding to the lower operation port 34 is stored. The hold information stored in the area Rb has priority.

  In the data setting process for the first result display unit, first, in step S602, the first start reserved storage number RaN of the first result display unit reserved area Ra is decremented by one. In a succeeding step S603, the common reservation number CRN is decremented by one. After that, in step S604, the data stored in the first area of the first result display part holding area Ra is moved to the execution area AE.

  After that, in step S605, a process of shifting the data stored in the storage area of the first result display part holding area Ra is executed. This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the first to fourth areas to the lower area side. The data in the first area is cleared and the second area → the first area, The data in each area is shifted such as 3 areas → second area, fourth area → third area, and so on.

  In the following step S606, the second result display section flag (second result display section information) is stored in the second result display section flag storage area (second result display section information storage means) provided in the other flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204. If it is stored, it is deleted, and if it is not stored, its state is maintained. The second result display section flag is information for specifying whether the start of the current variable display is the first result display section AS or the second result display section BS.

  In the following step S607, a shift command (shift occurrence information) is set, which is information for causing the effect control device 82 as the sub-side control device to recognize that the data in the holding area has been shifted. In this case, from the command information storage area 225 of the ROM 203, information indicating that the hold area for which the current data is shifted corresponds to the hold area Ra for the first result display unit, that is, A shift command including information of the correspondence is selected, and the selected shift command is set as a command to be transmitted to the effect control device 82. Thereafter, the data setting process ends.

  The shift command set in step S607 is transmitted to effect control device 82 in step S401 in the normal processing (FIG. 22). In the effect control device 82, based on the received shift command, the display in the first reserved light emitting section 45 of the variable display unit 36 and the display in the first reserved display area Ga of the symbol display device 41 correspond to the decrease in the number of reserved items. Then, a process for making a change is executed.

  In the data setting process for the second result display unit, first, in step S608, the second start hold storage number RbN of the second result display unit hold area Rb is decremented by one. In a succeeding step S609, the common reservation number CRN is decremented by one. After that, in step S610, the data stored in the first area of the second result display part holding area Rb is moved to the execution area AE.

  Thereafter, in step S611, a process of shifting the data stored in the storage area of the second result display section holding area Rb is executed. This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the first to fourth areas to the lower area side. The data in the first area is cleared and the second area → the first area, The data in each area is shifted such as 3 areas → second area, fourth area → third area, and so on.

  In the following step S612, the second result display section flag (second result display section information) is stored in the second result display section flag storage area (second result display section information storage means) provided in the other flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204. If it is not stored, the second result display section flag is stored, and if it is stored, the state is maintained.

  In the following step S613, a shift command (shift occurrence information) is set, which is information for causing the effect control device 82 as the sub-side control device to recognize that the data in the holding area has been shifted. In this case, from the command information storage area 225 of the ROM 203, information indicating that the reserved area to be shifted this time corresponds to the reserved area Rb for the second result display unit, that is, the information corresponding to the lower operating port 34. A shift command including information indicating that the command is being performed is selected, and the selected shift command is set as a command to be transmitted to the effect control device 82. Thereafter, the data setting process ends.

  The shift command set in step S613 is transmitted to effect controller 82 in step S401 in the normal processing (FIG. 22). In the effect control device 82, based on the received shift command, the display in the second hold light emitting section 46 of the variable display unit 36 and the display in the second hold display area Gb of the symbol display device 41 correspond to the decrease in the number of holds. Then, a process for making a change is executed.

  Next, the change start process will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  In the fluctuation start process, first, in step S701, it is determined whether or not the win / fail lottery mode is the high probability mode. Specifically, whether or not the high-probability mode flag (high-probability state information) is stored (stored) in the high-probability mode flag storage area (high-probability state information storage means) provided in the various flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204. Is determined. The high-probability mode flag is a flag that is stored at the end of the open / close execution mode related to the occurrence of the probability change jackpot result, and is thereafter deleted when the normal jackpot result occurs.

  If the mode is not the high-probability mode, a determination is made in step S702 with reference to a low-probability mode validity table. Specifically, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE coincides with the value set as the jackpot winning in the winning / non-winning table for the low probability mode as shown in FIG. Is determined. On the other hand, if the mode is the high-probability mode, a determination is made in step S703 as to whether the mode is high or low by referring to the high-probability mode table. Specifically, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE matches the value set as the jackpot winning in the winning / non-winning table for the high probability mode as shown in FIG. 17B. Is determined.

  After the process of step S702 or step S703, in steps S704 to S712, a process for setting a game result of the current game time is executed, and in the current game time, the first result display unit AS or the (2) A process for setting a stop result when terminating the variable display executed in any of the result display units BS is executed. In this case, when setting a stop result, various stop result tables (stop result information groups) stored in a stop result table storage area 224 as stop result information group storage means in the ROM 203 are referred to.

  Specifically, first, in step S704, it is determined whether or not the result of the lottery in step S702 or step S703 is a jackpot winning. If it is a big hit, in steps S705 to S711, a process for setting a game result and a process for setting a stop result in the case of a big hit are executed.

  In step S705, it is determined whether or not the second result display unit flag is stored in the RAM 204. If the second result display section flag is not stored, the distribution determination is performed with reference to the distribution table for the first result display section (see FIG. 18A) in step S706. Specifically, the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE is set to the value range of the normal jackpot result, the numeric range of the non-explicit 2R sure-variable jackpot result, the numerical value range of the explicit 2R sure-variable jackpot result, and the 15R certain variable jackpot. Judge which of the numerical ranges of the result is included.

  On the other hand, when the second result display section flag is stored, the distribution determination is performed with reference to the distribution table for the second result display section (see FIG. 18B) in step S707. Specifically, it is determined whether the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE is included in the numerical range of the normal jackpot result or the numerical range of the 15R certain-variable jackpot result.

  After the processing of step S706 or step S707, in step S708, it is determined whether or not the game result distributed in step S706 or step S707 is a probability change jackpot result. If it is a probability change jackpot result, in step S709, a state where any stop result is displayed on the first result display portion AS or the second result display portion BS in the current game round in which the probability change jackpot result is generated. To execute a stop result setting process for the probability change jackpot for setting whether to end the fluctuation display. In step S709, the MPU 202 stores, in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204, information for specifying which of the probability change jackpot results is the result of the current game round. Specifically, in step S709, one of an explicit 2R probability change flag (explicit 2R probability change jackpot flag), an implicit 2R probability change flag (non-explicit 2R probability change jackpot flag), and a 15R probability change flag (15R probability change jackpot flag) is stored. . Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S713.

  On the other hand, if the game result sorted in step S706 or step S707 is not the probability change jackpot result, a negative determination is made in step S708, and the process proceeds to step S710. In step S710, the address information of the stop result data corresponding to the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE is acquired with reference to the stop result table for the normal jackpot, and the address information is stored in the RAM 204. It is stored in the result address storage area. After that, in step S711, the MPU 202 stores, in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204, information for specifying whether or not the current game round determination result is the normal jackpot result. Specifically, in step S711, a normal flag (normal jackpot flag) is stored. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S713.

  If the result of the lottery in step S702 or step S703 is not a jackpot, a negative determination is made in step S704 and the process proceeds to step S712. In step S712, an out-of-offset for setting which one of the stop results is displayed on the first result display portion AS or the second result display portion BS in the current game time resulting in the out-of-change result to end the variable display. Executes the stop result setting process. In step S712, the MPU 202 stores, in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204, information for specifying that the result of the determination of the current game round is a deviation result. Specifically, in step S712, one of the normal deviation flag and the special deviation flag is stored. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S713.

  After executing any one of the processes of step S709, step S711, and step S712, in step S713, to set the fluctuation display time of the current game time in the first result display portion AS or the second result display portion BS. Of the variable display time is executed.

  In the process of setting the variable display time, a corresponding variable display time table is acquired from the ROM 203 according to the game result of the current game and the presence or absence of the reach display, and the variable display corresponding to the value of the current variable type counter CS is performed. Set the time. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the result of the success / failure lottery is a result of shifting to the opening / closing execution mode (any of the jackpot results and the special loss result), or the result of the success / failure lottery is a normal deviation result and reach. When the lottery for generation is won, the reach display is executed, and the variable display time table for reach generation is referred to.

  Here, the reach display is provided with a normal reach and a super reach having different variable display modes. In the reach display variable display time table, the variable display time information corresponding to each of the normal reach and the super reach is set, and by referring to the table, the variable display time information corresponding to each reach display is obtained. You. For determining the type of the reach display, a table is provided in which the type of the reach display corresponds to the value of the variation type counter CS, and by referring to the table, the value of the current variation type counter CS is determined. The corresponding reach display is determined.

  On the other hand, in the reach non-occurrence variable display time table, the variable display time is set so as to be shorter as the number N of the number of start suspension storages is larger.

  It should be noted that, in the situation where the support mode is the high frequency support mode, compared to the case where the number of the hold information is the same, the reach time is set so that the variable display time is shorter than when the number of the hold information is the same. Although the variable display time table for generation is set, the present invention is not limited to this. The variable display time to be selected may be the same, or the above relationship may be reversed. Further, the above-described configuration may be applied to the variable display time when a reach occurs, and the variable display time that is easy to be selected and the variable display time that is difficult to be selected are different between the jackpot winning and the off-reach. It may be configured. Further, the variable display time table for the probability change jackpot, the variable display time table for the normal jackpot, the variable display time table for the off-reach, and the variable display time table for the complete departure may be individually set.

  As described above, the fluctuation display time of each game time is determined using the presence / absence of reach, the type of reach display, the number of hold information, the value of the fluctuation type counter CS, and the like as parameters. However, the variable display time of each game time is a parameter of the content of the other hold information, specifically, the information for the jackpot determination, the information for the type determination, and the information for the reach determination included in the other hold information as parameters. Is determined without having to do so.

  Returning to the description of the change start process (FIG. 25), after step S713, a change command and a type command are set in step S714. The fluctuation command includes information on whether or not a reach has occurred and information on the fluctuation display time. The type command includes information on the game result. That is, in the type command, as the game result information, information on the 15R probability change jackpot result, information on the normal jackpot result, information on the explicit 2R probability change jackpot result, information on the non-explicit 2R probability change jackpot result, information on the special miss result, etc. included.

  The variation command and the type command set in step S714 are transmitted to the effect control device 82 in step S401 in the normal processing (FIG. 22). The effect control device 82 determines the contents of the effect in the game time based on the received variation command and the type command, and controls various devices so that the determined effect is executed. The contents of this effect include a symbol variable display mode on the symbol display device 41, and the determined symbol variable display mode is output from the effect controller 82 to the display controller 212 as a display content command. You. The display control device 212 controls the display of the symbol display device 41 based on the display content command received from the effect control device 82 so as to perform the variable display of the symbol corresponding to each game.

  After that, in step S715, of the first result display section AS and the second result display section BS, the variation display of the pattern is started on the result display section corresponding to the current game round. In this case, when the second result display section flag is not stored in the RAM 204, the result display section corresponding to the current game time is specified as the first result display section AS, and the second result display section flag is set. If it is stored, it is specified that the result display unit corresponding to the current game round is the second result display unit BS. After that, the present fluctuation start processing is ended.

  Returning to the description of the game turn control process (FIG. 23), when the main display unit 43 is performing variable display, the game turn progression process of steps S506 to S509 is executed. In the game time progress processing, first, in step S506, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation display time of the current game time has elapsed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the variable display time information stored in the variable display time counter area of the RAM 204 has become “0”. The value of the variable display time information is set in the variable display time setting process as described above. The value of the set variable display time information is decremented by one each time the timer interrupt process (FIG. 19) is started.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed, a variable display process is executed in step S507. In the variable display processing, display control (light emission control of each display segment) is performed on the result display unit such that each display segment is turned on and off in a predetermined order in the result display unit relating to the current game round. Then, the game times control process ends.

  If the fluctuation display time has elapsed, a fluctuation end process is executed in step S508. In the fluctuation end processing, the information stored in the RAM 204 in any one of the above-described steps S709, S710, and S712 is specified, and the pattern corresponding to the information is stopped and displayed on the main display unit 43. The main display unit 43 is controlled.

  In a succeeding step S509, a fluctuation end command is set. Thereafter, the game round control process ends. The change end command set in step S509 is transmitted to effect control device 82 in step S401 in the normal processing (FIG. 22). The effect control device 82 transmits the received change end command to the display control device 212 while maintaining the information form. Upon receiving the change end command, the display control device 212 determines and displays the final stop symbol combination (final stop display) in the game time.

<Game state transition processing>
Next, the game state transition processing in step S404 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  First, in step S801, it is determined whether the mode is the open / close execution mode. If it is not in the open / close execution mode, the process proceeds to step S802, and it is determined whether or not the timing at which the variable display of the pattern on the first result display portion AS or the second result display portion BS of one game time has ended. If it is not the timing when the variable display has ended, the present game state transition processing ends as it is.

  If it is the timing at which the variable display has ended, in step S803, it is determined whether or not the game result of the current game round corresponds to the shift to the open / close execution mode. Specifically, it is determined whether or not any of the explicit 2R probable change flag, the non-explicit 2R probable change flag, the 15R probable change flag, the normal jackpot flag, and the special off flag are stored in the RAM 204. If none of the above flags is stored, the game state transition processing ends.

  If any one of the above flags is stored, open / close execution mode start processing is executed in step S804. In the start processing, an opening standby time (start standby period) for waiting without opening the large winning opening 32a of the variable winning device 32 for opening of the open / close execution mode is set. Specifically, opening standby time information stored in the ROM 203 in advance is set in a standby time counter area provided in the various counter areas 234 of the RAM 204. In this case, the standby time information that is set differs depending on whether the open / close execution mode is the high frequency winning mode or not. The standby time information indicates that the low frequency winning mode has a longer standby time than the high frequency winning mode. It is set to be shorter. For example, in the high frequency prize mode, the count value of the standby time information is set so that the standby time becomes 1 sec. In the low frequency prize mode, the count value of the standby time information is set so that the standby time becomes 0.2 sec. Is set. The value of the standby time information set here is decremented by one each time the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 19) is executed.

  In the following step S805, a round display start process for notifying the type of the current open / close execution mode is executed. In the round display start processing, first, the address information stored in the stop result address storage area of the RAM 204 is checked. Then, from the stop result data group stored in the ROM 203, stop result data corresponding to the address information is specified, and the content of the number of rounds is confirmed from the specified stop result data. After that, the content of the confirmed number of rounds is output to the round display section RS in the main display section 43. As a result, the round display section RS displays information on the round related to the output.

  In a succeeding step S806, it is determined whether or not the current open / close execution mode is the high frequency winning mode. Specifically, it is determined whether the RAM 204 stores any of the 15R probability change flag and the normal jackpot flag. If the mode is not the high-frequency winning mode, that is, if the mode is the low-frequency winning mode, “2” is set in the round counter area RC provided in the various counter areas 234 of the RAM 204 in step S807. The round counter area RC is a counter area for counting the number of times the special winning opening 32a is opened. On the other hand, in the case of the high frequency winning mode, "15" is set in the round counter area RC in step S808.

  After executing the processing in step S807 or S808, an opening command is set in step S809. The set opening command is transmitted to effect control device 82 in step S401 in the normal processing (FIG. 22). The opening command includes information on whether the mode is the high frequency winning mode or the low frequency winning mode. The effect control device 82 determines the contents of the effect corresponding to the opening / closing execution mode based on the received opening command, and controls various devices such that the determined contents of the effect are executed. The content of the effect includes the display mode on the symbol display device 41, and the determined display mode is output from the effect control device 82 to the display control device 212 as a display content command. The display control device 212 controls the display of the symbol display device 41 based on the display content command received from the effect control device 82 so that a display (for example, a moving image display) corresponding to the current open / close execution mode is performed.

  In a succeeding step S810, after executing the external signal setting processing, the present game state transition processing ends. In the external signal setting process, it is determined whether any of the explicit 2R probable change flag, the non-explicit 2R probable change flag, the 15R probable change flag, and the normal jackpot flag is stored in the RAM 204, and any one of the flags is stored. In this case, the signal output state of the jackpot signal output terminal provided at the external output terminal 99 is set to the jackpot signal output state. As a result, when the jackpot signal output terminal is connected to the management control device on the gaming hall side, a jackpot signal is output to the management control device, and the jackpot occurs in the pachinko machine 10 in the management control device. You can understand what you have done.

  Further, in the external signal setting process, it is determined whether or not any of the explicit 2R probable change flag, the non-explicit 2R probable change flag, the 15R probable change flag, the normal jackpot flag, and the special off flag are stored in the RAM 204. When the flag is stored, the signal output state of the jackpot and extra-off signal output terminal provided at the external output terminal 99 is set to the jackpot and extra-off signal output state. Thereby, when the jackpot and special-missing signal output terminal is connected to the management control device on the game hall side, the jackpot and special-missing signal are output to the management control device, and the pachinko machine is operated in the management control device. At 10, it can be grasped that the open / close execution mode has occurred.

  On the other hand, in the case of the open / close execution mode, an affirmative determination is made in step S801, and the process proceeds to step S811. In step S811, it is determined whether the opening standby time has elapsed. If the waiting time for the opening has not elapsed, the present game state transition processing ends. If the opening standby time has elapsed, a special winning opening opening / closing process is executed in step S812.

  In the special winning opening opening / closing process, the variable winning driving unit 32c is driven and controlled according to the values of the round counter area RC and the timer area T to switch the special winning opening 32a between an open state and a closed state. In this case, the values of the round counter area RC and the timer area T that are set differ between the open / close execution mode that is the high-frequency winning mode and the open / close execution mode that is the low-frequency winning mode, and the number and the period of the open state are different. The switching control of the variable winning drive unit 32c is performed so that the high-frequency winning mode is more (longer) than the low-frequency winning mode.

  After executing the special winning opening opening / closing process in step S812, it is determined in step S813 whether or not the value of the round counter area RC is “0”, and in step S814, whether the ending standby time has elapsed. Determine whether or not. When the value of the round counter area RC is not “0” or when the ending standby time has not elapsed, the present game state transition processing is ended as it is.

  On the other hand, if the value of the round counter area RC is “0” and the waiting time for ending has elapsed, a transition process at the end of the open / close execution mode is performed in step S815.

  In the transition processing at the end of the opening / closing execution mode, when the 15R certain change flag or the explicit 2R certain change flag is stored in the RAM 204, the winning / rejecting lottery mode is set to the high probability mode and the support mode is set to the high frequency support mode. I do. Note that the high probability mode and the high frequency support mode are maintained at least until the next time a jackpot is won. When the non-explicit 2R certainty change flag is stored in the RAM 204, the winning / rejecting lottery mode is set to the high probability mode, and the support mode is set to the low frequency support mode. The high probability mode and the low frequency support mode are maintained at least until the next time a jackpot is won. Furthermore, when the normal jackpot flag is stored in the RAM 204, the winning / rejecting lottery mode is set to the low probability mode, and the support mode is set to the high frequency support mode. However, the high frequency support mode is ended when the number of game times has continued 100 times, and thereafter, the game mode shifts to the normal game state in which the winning / rejecting lottery mode is the low probability mode and the support mode is the low frequency support mode. If none of the flags is stored, that is, if the opening / closing execution mode has been triggered by a special disconnection result, the game state of the game that resulted in the special disconnection result ends the opening / closing execution mode. Will be maintained later.

  After the end of the opening / closing execution mode transition processing in step S815, in step S816, round display end processing is executed. In this processing, the display control of the round display unit RS is ended so that the round display unit RS in the main display unit 43 is turned off. That is, the round display on the round display section RS is started when the open / close execution mode is started, and is ended when the open / close execution mode is ended. In this case, when the open / close execution mode is the low-frequency winning mode, the number of times the large winning opening 32a is opened and closed and the opening time and closing time of the large winning opening 32a are set shorter than in the high-frequency winning mode. . Therefore, the period during which the content of the number of rounds is displayed on the round display section RS is shorter than in the high frequency winning mode. Furthermore, the result display stopped and displayed on the first result display section AS or the second result display section BS is started when the game round ends, and is continued until the next game round starts. Therefore, when the mode shifts to the open / close execution mode, the result display is started before the content of the number of rounds is displayed on the round display portion RS, and until after the display of the content of the round number is finished. To be continued. That is, the result display is maintained for a longer period of time than the display of the number of rounds.

  After that, in step S817, after the end processing of the open / close execution mode is executed, the game state transition processing ends. In the end processing of the opening / closing execution mode, if the explicit 2R probable change flag, the non-explicit 2R probable change flag, the 15R probable change flag, the normal jackpot flag, and the special off flag are stored, they are deleted and not already stored. If so, maintain that state.

  Next, an electrical configuration and control processing for executing various effects will be described.

<Electrical Configuration of Effect Control Apparatus 82 and Display Control Apparatus 212>
The electrical configurations of the effect control device 82 and the display control device 212 will be described below with reference to the block diagram of FIG.

  The MPU 242 is mounted on the effect control board 241 provided in the effect control device 82. The MPU 242 includes a ROM 243 storing various control programs executed by the MPU 242 and fixed value data, and a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when executing the control programs stored in the ROM 243. A certain RAM 244, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, and the like are built in.

  The MPU 242 is provided with an input port and an output port. A main controller 81 is connected to the input side of the MPU 242. From the main controller 81, a hold display control command (hold display control information) such as a shift command or a hold command described later is received. In addition, it receives game time control commands (game time control information) such as a change command, a type command, and a change end command. In addition, an opening / closing execution mode command (opening / closing execution mode information) such as an opening command and an ending command is received.

  The MPU 242 performs a process for executing various effects based on various commands received from the main control device 81. The received command is stored in a command storage area 248 provided in the RAM 244 of the MPU 242. Then, processing for analyzing the stored command is performed, and various effects are executed.

  On the output side of the MPU 242, LEDs 410 and 510 provided on the game board 24, each of the reserved light emitting units 45 to 47 provided on the variable display unit 36, the display light emitting unit 63 and the speaker unit 64 provided on the front door frame 14. Are connected, and the display control device 212 is connected.

  The display control device 212 includes a display control board 251 on which an MPU 252 in which a program ROM 253 and a work RAM 254 are combined as a chip, a video display processor (VDP) 255, a character ROM 256, and a video RAM 257 are mounted. I have.

  The MPU 252 outputs a command for holding display control (information for holding display control) for performing hold display control, a command for controlling game play for performing variable display of symbols (information for playing game control) from the effect control device 82, An opening / closing execution mode command (information for opening / closing execution mode) for displaying a moving image in the opening / closing execution mode is received. Then, the received commands are analyzed or predetermined arithmetic processing is performed based on the received commands to control the VDP 255 (specifically, generate an internal command for the VDP 255).

  The program ROM 253 is a memory for storing various control programs executed by the MPU 252 and fixed value data, and also stores and holds JPEG format image data for a background image.

  The work RAM 254 is a memory for temporarily storing work data, flags, and the like used when the MPU 252 executes various programs. These work data and flags are stored in each area of the work RAM 254.

  The VDP 255 is a kind of drawing circuit that directly operates an image processing device as a liquid crystal display unit driver incorporated in the symbol display device 41. The VDP 255 is called an “rendering chip” because it is formed as an IC chip, and its substance can be called a microcomputer chip having firmware dedicated for rendering processing. The VDP 255 adjusts the respective timings of the MPU 252, the video RAM 257, and the like to intervene in the reading and writing of data. The VDP 255 reads out the image data to be stored in the video RAM 257 from the character ROM 256 at a predetermined timing and displays the image data on the symbol display device 41.

  The character ROM 256 serves as an image data library for storing character data such as symbols displayed on the symbol display device 41. The character ROM 256 holds bitmap format image data of various display symbols, a color pallet table which is referred to when determining the expression color of each bit of the bitmap image, and the like.

  Note that a plurality of character ROMs 256 may be provided, and image data and the like may be stored in each of the character ROMs 256. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which JPEG format image data for a background image stored in the program ROM 253 is stored in the character ROM 256.

  The video RAM 257 is a memory for storing display data to be displayed on the symbol display device 41. The display content of the symbol display device 41 is changed by rewriting the content of the video RAM 257.

<Processing related to various effects>
Next, a description will be given of various effects-related processes executed by the MPU 242 of the effect control device 82. As this processing, various effect processing are provided, and the various effect processing is a process that is periodically started by the MPU 242 at a predetermined cycle (for example, a 2 msec cycle).

  Hereinafter, various effects processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S901, a hold control process is executed. In this process, a process for setting the effect contents (contents of the hold display and the advance notice) based on the reception of the hold display control command (shift command or hold command) from the main controller 81 is performed. In a succeeding step S902, a variable display control process is executed. In this process, a process for setting the effect contents (contents of the game) based on the reception of the game time control command (change command, type command, change end command, etc.) from the main controller 81 is performed.

  In a succeeding step S903, a light emission control process is executed. In this processing, the light emission control of the LEDs 410 and 510 as the game board light emitting units connected to the effect control device 82 is executed. The light emission control processing will be described later in detail. In a succeeding step S904, a process for a demonstration screen is executed. In this process, a process for displaying a demonstration screen on the display screen G of the symbol display device 41 when a game is not performed over a predetermined period of time, or when a game is not performed even if the game is performed. Execute

  Then, in step S905, other effects processing is performed, and then the various effects processing ends. In the other processing, processing for performing various settings, initialization, and the like of the various light emitting units 45 to 47 and 63 for effects and the speaker unit 64 is executed. In the configuration in which the movable accessory is connected to the effect control device 82, a process of setting an initial position of the movable accessory and the like are performed in this process. In this other process, a process for performing an effect based on reception of a command for the effect (a command for the opening / closing execution mode or a command corresponding to the transition to the support mode or the lottery mode) in accordance with the transition of the game state. I do.

<Emission control processing>
The light emission control processing in step S903 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  First, in step S1001, a game situation grasping process is executed. In this process, the presence / absence of execution of the suspension notice set in the immediately preceding suspension control process (step S901), its type, the effect contents for the game round set in the variable display control process (step S902), the game state, For example, a process for grasping various game situations is executed. For example, with respect to the presence or absence and the type of the execution of the reservation notice, the effect contents for the game round, and the game state, a process of storing the contents in the reservation storage area 250 of the RAM 244 in step S901 or step S902 is performed. In the game situation grasping process, the contents are grasped with reference to the storage area for suspension 250.

  In the following step S1002, a process of reading a light emission number corresponding to the content grasped in step S1001 is executed, and a process of grasping a light emission control pattern corresponding to the read light emission number is executed. The light emission number and the light emission control pattern are stored in the various table storage area 245 of the ROM 243 as a light emission pattern table.

  In the light emission pattern table, as shown in FIG. 30, LED groups to be turned on / off in association with various game situations are defined. In FIG. 30, the fourth symbol LED 413 and the upper LED 540 are omitted.

  As a situation where the demonstration screen is set in step S903 as the current game situation, the light emission number is set to “0”, and as the light emission control pattern corresponding to this “0”, any one of the LEDs 411 and 412 is used. , 520, and 530 are also set to be turned off.

  In the situation where the game time has not been executed, but the firing handle 54 is operated, the light emission number is set to “1”, and the light emission control pattern corresponding to this “1” is Although the LEDs 411 and 412 are both controlled to be turned off, the side LEDs 520 and 530 are all set to be controlled to be turned on.

  After the game round has started and in the situation where no reach has occurred, the light emission numbers “2” to “9” are set, and the light emission control pattern corresponding to these light emission numbers is the irradiation plate 400. Are set so that the LEDs 411 and 412 are turned off, and the side LEDs 520 and 530 are also turned off.

  In the situation where the game times are being executed and the reach is being performed, the light emission numbers “10” to “19” are set, and as the light emission control patterns corresponding to these light emission numbers, The second symbol LED 411 of the irradiation plate 400 is ON-controlled, and the third symbol LED 412 is OFF-controlled. Then, of the side LEDs 510, the left LED 520 on the side of the second symbol P2 is controlled to be OFF, and the right LED 530 on the side opposite to the second symbol P2 is controlled to be ON.

  In the situation where the game round is being executed and the symbol corresponding to the jackpot result is displayed after the reach, the light emission number is set to “20” to “29”. As the light emission control pattern corresponding to the light emission number, the third design LED 412 of the irradiation plate 400 is controlled to be ON, and the second design LED 411 is controlled to be OFF. Then, of the side LEDs 510, the right LED 530 on the third symbol P3 side is controlled to be OFF, and the left LED 520 on the side opposite to the third symbol P3 is controlled to be ON.

  In a situation where the opening period is at the start of the opening / closing execution mode, the light emission numbers “30” to “39” are set, and the light emission control patterns corresponding to these light emission numbers include the LEDs 411 and 412 of the irradiation plate 400. Is controlled to be ON, and both the side LEDs 520 and 530 are controlled to be OFF.

  In the situation where each round game in the open / close execution mode is being performed, the light emission numbers “40” to “49” are set, and the light emission control pattern corresponding to these light emission numbers is The LEDs 411 and 412 and the side LEDs 520 and 530 are set so as to be alternately turned on / off.

  In addition, a plurality of light emission numbers are set according to the game situation, and the control patterns (ON / OFF periods and respective switching timings) of the LEDs 411, 412 (413), 520, 530 (540) are set according to the respective light emission numbers. ) Are set differently. The plurality of light emission numbers may be configured to determine which number (control pattern) to select based on various commands indicating a game situation received from the main control device 81, for example, from the various counter areas 249. A configuration may be adopted in which a lottery counter for the light emission number is acquired and randomly determined based on the counter. In addition, by combining these two, a lottery counter and a lottery table may be set so that, for example, even in the same game situation, the number selected according to the game result may be different.

  In addition, in the light emission pattern table, test light emission numbers are assigned so that each of the LEDs 411 to 413 and 520 to 540 can be individually turned on / off. For example, by performing a specific operation (preferably an operation that cannot be operated in a normal gaming state) on an operation button or the like provided on the gaming machine, it is preferable that each of the test emission numbers can be read. By providing the operation button at a position that can be operated by releasing the locking device such as the back side of the gaming machine, it is possible to prevent the player from reading the test light emission number unnecessarily. Can be.

  Returning to the description of the light emission control process (FIG. 29), after performing the light emission number reading process, the light emission control of the corresponding LED is executed in step S1003, and then the main light emission control process ends.

  Here, the relationship between each game situation and the symbols visually recognizable from the front of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG. 31 in addition to FIG. FIGS. 31 (a1) to 31 (a6) show the ON / OFF control of the side LEDs 520 and 530, and FIGS. 31 (b1) to 31 (b6) show the display screen G when the gaming board 24 is viewed from the front. And the design.

  In the situation of the demonstration screen, as shown in FIG. 31 (a1) and FIG. 31 (b1), all the LEDs 411, 412, 520, 530 are controlled to be OFF (light emission number “0”), and the game board 24 The entire screen is dark, and the display screen G is also dark because the game times are not executed (the brightness is set to be low, darker than the game times and brighter than when the power is off). Is set to In this case, the power consumption of the gaming machine can be suppressed, and the player can easily understand that the gaming machine is an empty stand.

  When the player starts the game and operates the firing handle 54 to fire the game ball, as shown in FIGS. 31 (a2) and 31 (b2), the LEDs 411 and 412 of the irradiation plate 400 are turned off. Although they remain, both side LEDs 520 and 530 are ON-controlled (light emission number "1"). Since the game round has not yet started, the area other than the display screen G on the game board 24 is displayed brightly, and the first symbol P1 (P1a) on the first symbol sheet 351 is clearly visible from the front. Further, the display screen G is set so as to have a low luminance as in the state of the demo screen, and is darker than during the game.

  When the game balls enter the operating ports 33 and 34 and the game starts, the LEDs 411, 412, 520 and 530 are controlled to be OFF as shown in FIGS. 31 (a3) and 31 (b3). (Light emission numbers "2" to "9"). On the other hand, since the game round is started, the display screen G is displayed brightly. As a result, although the visibility of the first symbol P1 (P1a) is reduced, it is considered that the interest of the player shifts to the display screen G.

  When a reach occurs in the game round, the left LED 520 is controlled to be OFF while the right LED 530 is controlled to be ON, as shown in FIGS. 31 (a4) and 31 (b4). In the irradiation plate 400, the second symbol LED 411 is ON-controlled, and the third symbol LED 412 is OFF-controlled. As a result, the second symbol P2 (P2a) becomes visible on the left side of the game board 24, and the first symbol P1 (P1a) becomes visible on the right side.

  When the jackpot result is confirmed in the game round, the left LED 520 is turned on while the right LED 530 is turned off, as shown in FIGS. 31 (a5) and 31 (b5). Then, in the irradiation plate 400, the second symbol LED 411 is controlled to be OFF, and the third symbol LED 412 is controlled to be ON. As a result, the first symbol P1 (P1a) becomes visible on the left side of the game board 24, and the third symbol P3 becomes visible on the right side.

  At the time of opening of the opening / closing execution mode, as shown in FIGS. 31A6 and 31B6, while the side LEDs 520 and 530 are both OFF controlled, the LEDs 411 and 412 of the irradiation plate 400 are both turned off. Is also ON controlled. As a result, the second symbol P2 (P2a) is visible on the left side of the game board 24, and the third symbol P3 is visible on the right side.

  According to the present embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects can be obtained.

  A transparent plate 300 having a game area PE formed on the front surface was formed of a transparent resin, and a decorative sheet 350 was provided behind the transparent plate 300. In the decoration sheet 350, the first symbol sheet 351 and the second symbol sheet 353 are arranged before and after the shielding sheet 352 that transmits light having a predetermined intensity or more and shields light having a predetermined intensity. An irradiation plate 400 capable of irradiating light having a predetermined intensity or more from the light source is provided. Accordingly, when light having a predetermined intensity or more is emitted from the irradiation plate 400, the light passes through the shielding sheet 352, and the design of the second design sheet 353 can be visually recognized from the front via the transparent plate 300. If the light from the light 400 is less than the predetermined intensity (OFF), the design of the first design sheet 351 can be visually recognized from the front through the transparent board 300 with the shielding sheet 352 as a background. By doing so, it becomes possible to visually recognize a plurality of types of symbols separately in the same area on the game board 24.

  In particular, in a gaming machine, it is necessary to devise an effect on a game machine to draw attention to the player. Attempts have been made to increase the size of the display screen to bring the player's attention to the effect on the display screen. On the other hand, as the original pleasure of the gaming machine, the player enjoys watching the downflow mode of the game ball, and it is not preferable that the game area is squeezed due to the enlargement of the display screen. From that point of view, if the gaming board is formed of a transparent resin or the like and a large display screen is provided on the back surface, it is considered that both the enlargement of the display screen and the securing of the game area can be achieved. However, when the display screen is large, there is a concern that the manufacturing cost of the gaming machine may increase. In addition, the game board is provided with a center frame as a surrounding member surrounding the display screen, and the center frame prevents a game ball from falling forward of the display screen. When the center frame is formed of an opaque resin or the like, the display area of the display screen and the other areas can be distinguished, but the operation of the game ball flowing down the widely secured game area becomes rather difficult to see. Problems may occur.

  Therefore, as in the present embodiment, the display screen G and the decorative sheet 350 are used in combination, and various effects are left to the display screen G, and the switching effect of the display pattern is performed by the decorative sheet 350. It is possible to diversify effects while securing a wide area for effects and a game area, and reducing production costs. Therefore, the degree of attention to the game can be appropriately increased.

  A second space E2 formed at a predetermined interval between the transparent board 300 and the decorative sheet 350 was provided. Then, in the second space E2, a side LED 510 as a light emitting unit for irradiating the decorative sheet 350 with light is provided. Thereby, in the decorative sheet 350 which can make the pattern visible from the front depending on the intensity of the light from the rear, the pattern when the light from the rear is not irradiated or when the intensity of the light is weak. Can be improved. That is, if the intensity of light from behind is increased, the visibility of each of the symbols P2 to P4 on the second symbol sheet 353 is improved, and the visibility of the symbols on the first symbol sheet 351 is set to OFF from the rear. In addition, visibility is improved by suppressing the light from flowing from the front to the rear. Furthermore, by irradiating the side LEDs 510 from the front as described above, it is possible to improve the visibility of the symbols of the first symbol sheet 351.

  In particular, when light is to be applied to the first symbol sheet 351 from the front, a configuration in which light is applied from the front of the game board 24 may be considered. However, guide rails 51 and 52, nails 38, and the like are arranged on the front side of the game board 24 (transparent board 300), and when the shadow of the character is projected on the first symbol sheet 351, the symbol is instead displayed. Visibility may be reduced. Therefore, by providing the side LED 510 in the second space E2 behind the guide rails 51, 52 and the nail 38, the reflection of the shadows of the guide rails 51, 52 and the nail 38 is avoided, and the design is suitably performed. Can be improved.

  The side LED 510 irradiates the first symbol sheet 351 with light from the side of the game board 24, so that the first LED 351 is incident on the first symbol sheet 351 in comparison with the configuration in which the first symbol sheet 351 is vertically illuminated. The angle becomes smaller. Therefore, the angle of reflection of the reflected light from the first symbol sheet 351 is also reduced, and it is difficult to directly irradiate a player sitting in front of the gaming machine. Thereby, while reducing the glare caused by the player directly viewing the light of the side LED 510, the reflection of the light on the first symbol sheet 351 is suppressed, and the visibility of the first symbol P1 is further improved. .

  Further, the light from the side LEDs 510 may be reflected on the outer peripheral surface 421 of the center frame 42 and irradiated on the first symbol sheet 351 in some cases. In this way, by irradiating light having a large incident angle from both the left and right (up and down) directions, even if the first symbol sheet 351 has irregularities, shadows are less likely to occur due to the irregularities. In particular, since the first symbol P1 of the first symbol sheet 351 is provided with a low-saturation color mainly composed of a dark blue color, the visibility of the first symbol P1 may be extremely reduced when a shadow occurs. I can say. Therefore, by performing the above, a shadow is less likely to be generated by the light from the side LED 510, and it is possible to avoid a phenomenon in which the visibility is reduced even with a low-saturation color pattern.

  The mirror surface processing is also performed on the back surface of the flange 422 used for mounting the center frame 42, so that the light reflected by the back surface of the flange 422 can be further applied to the first symbol sheet 351. Therefore, it becomes possible to irradiate the light of the side LED 510 to the first symbol sheet 351 more efficiently.

  The light of the side LEDs 510 is reflected not only on the outer peripheral surface 421 of the center frame 42 but also on the outer peripheral surface 331 of the unit for attaching the working ports 33 and 34. Then, the reflected light (pre-reflected light W <b> 4) reflected by the outer peripheral surface 331 is applied to the transparent board 300 at a position slightly away from the working ports 33 and 34. This allows the player who pays attention to entering the operating ports 33 and 34 not only to enter the operating ports 33 and 34 but also to reach the operating ports 33 and 34. It is possible to draw attention including the path up to (the position irradiated with the pre-reflected light W4). By doing so, it is possible to further increase the interest in the operation of the game ball, and it is possible to more effectively increase the effect of securing the game area PE widely.

  As described above, in the second space E2, the decorative sheet 350 (the first design sheet 351) is irradiated by the side LEDs 510, while in the first space E1, the decorative sheet 350 is irradiated from behind by the LEDs 410 of the irradiation plate 400. 350 was applied. As described above, since the light is irradiated in the separate spaces E1 and E2, the irradiation effects can be clearly different even if the irradiation target is the same decorative sheet 350. That is, in the first space E1, the decorative sheet 350 is illuminated from behind to make the visibility of the first symbol sheet 351 and the second symbol sheet 353 different, and in the second space E2, the decorative sheet 350 is laterally illuminated. The visibility of the symbols on the first symbol sheet 351 is improved. This is because if these are to be irradiated in the same space, there is a possibility that both functions interfere with each other due to light diffraction or the like, and it is difficult to obtain the respective irradiation effects at different timings.

  In the first space E1, the longer the distance in the front-rear direction, the more evenly light can be applied to the decorative sheet 350. In the second space E2, the shorter the distance in the front-rear direction, the smaller the incident angle with respect to the decoration sheet 350, and the light can be applied to the entire decoration sheet 350. Then, from the viewpoint of using the limited space of the gaming machine, it is preferable that the distance in the front-rear direction is short in both the spaces E1 and E2. Therefore, the distance in the front-rear direction of each of the spaces E1 and E2 is set to be shorter in the first space E1 than in the second space E2. By doing so, it is possible to preferably perform light irradiation in each of the spaces E1 and E2 using the limited space of the gaming machine.

<Second embodiment>
In the present embodiment, a predetermined effect is executed using the second space E2 between the transparent board 300 and the decorative sheet 350.

  As shown in FIG. 32A, in the present embodiment, a movable accessory 600 is provided in the second space E2. The movable role 600 is formed in a substantially disk shape from an opaque resin material, and is decorated on the front surface. As shown in FIG. 32 (c), the movable role object 600 is provided at the upper left of the game board 24, and more specifically, is disposed at the upper left of the center frame 42.

  The movable accessory 600 is connected to a movable accessory drive unit 610. Further, the movable accessory driving unit 610 is connected to the effect control device 82. The movable accessory drive unit 610 is driven and controlled by the MPU 242 of the effect control device 82, so that the movable accessory 600 is placed at the standby position (first position) disposed at the upper left of the center frame 42 and the standby position. It is possible to move to a lower right position from the position and to an effect position (second position) overlapping the display screen G of the symbol display device 41 in the front-rear direction. More specifically, in a situation where the driving of movable movable object drive unit 610 is not controlled, movable movable object 600 is located at the standby position, and in a situation where driving of movable movable object drive unit 610 is controlled, movable movable object 600 is not driven. It is arranged at the production position. The area where the movable role 600 and the display screen G overlap in the front-rear direction is wider when the movable role 600 is arranged at the rendering position than at the standby position.

  The movable role 600 is formed to be thinner than the thickness of the second space E2, and can operate without rubbing against the transparent plate 300 and the decorative sheet 350 in the second space E2. This makes it possible to avoid damage to the transparent plate 300 and the decorative sheet 350.

  Further, the movable accessory driving unit 610 is housed inside the center frame 42 (a position overlapping the center frame 42 in the front-rear direction), and the movable accessory driving unit 610 cannot be visually recognized from the front of the gaming machine.

  In the second symbol sheet 353 of the decorative sheet 350, a fifth symbol P5 is applied to a position overlapping the movable accessory 600 in the front-rear direction in a situation where the movable accessory 600 is arranged at the standby position. The fifth symbol P5 is a symbol of the content of teaching the game result of the game times, and specifically, the character of “this” is displayed. As described in the first embodiment, when light having a predetermined intensity or more is emitted from the irradiation plate 400 disposed behind the second symbol sheet 353, the symbol applied to the second symbol sheet 353 is visually recognized from the front. It becomes possible, and if the same light is not irradiated, the symbol applied to the second symbol sheet 353 cannot be visually recognized. In a state where the symbol applied to the second symbol sheet 353 cannot be visually recognized, the first decorative symbol Pa1 on the first symbol sheet 351 can be visually recognized. As described above, since movable movable object 600 is formed of an opaque resin, in a situation where movable movable object 600 is arranged at the standby position, light having a predetermined intensity or more is radiated from irradiation plate 400 temporarily. Even if it is, the fifth symbol P5 cannot be visually recognized from the front.

  The MPU 242 of the effect control device 82 executes an accessory effect processing shown in FIG. The process for producing a character effect is a process activated at a predetermined cycle (for example, a cycle of 2 msec).

  First, in step S1101, it is determined whether or not it is the accessory operation timing. Incidentally, in the various counter areas 249 of the RAM 244 of the effect control device 82, a progress counter for counting the variation display time of the game time is provided, and at the start of the game time, the progress counter indicates numerical information corresponding to the variation display time. Is entered. In the various table storage area 245 of the ROM 243, there is provided an effect pattern table in which various effect patterns corresponding to the length of the variable display time of each game are stored. The MPU 242 can grasp the current effect contents by referring to the effect pattern table and the current progress counter.

  In step S1101, it is determined whether or not it is the operation timing of the movable accessory 600 as part of the process of grasping the present effect contents. If it is the operation timing, the process proceeds to step S1102, in which the drive control of the movable accessory driving unit 610 is started, and the movable accessory 600 is moved from the standby position to the effect position. In step S1102, an LED corresponding to the fifth symbol P5 on the irradiation plate 400 (located behind the fifth symbol P5) is turned on. As a result, the fifth symbol P5 becomes visible from the front.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1101, or after the process of step S1102 is performed, it is determined in step S1103 whether or not it is the accessory return timing. Also in such processing, the above-described effect pattern table and the progress counter are referred to. If it is the return timing of the movable accessory 600, the drive control of the movable accessory drive unit 610 is terminated in step S1104, and the movable accessory 600 is moved to the standby position. In step S1104, the LED corresponding to the fifth symbol P5 on the irradiation plate 400 is turned off. As a result, the fifth symbol P5 cannot be visually recognized from the front. If a negative determination is made in step S1103, or after the processing of step S1104 is performed, the processing for the attraction effect ends.

  Although the detailed description with reference to the drawings is omitted, when the movable character 600 moves to the presentation position, the display screen G teaches that the movable character 600 has moved (and that the game result is notified). Effects such as effects are performed.

  Note that the configuration has been described in which the emission control of the irradiation plate 400 is performed together with the drive control of the movable accessory driving unit 610 in step S1102 and step S1104. There are also patterns in which light emission control is not performed, and patterns in which light emission control of the irradiation plate 400 is performed while drive control of the movable accessory driving unit 610 is not performed. Which pattern is selected is determined based on the game result of the current game and the variable display time in the variable display control process (step S902) started at the start of the game.

  That is, when the movable accessory 600 is at the standby position, the symbols of the first symbol sheet 351 and the second symbol sheet 353 cannot be visually recognized from the front regardless of the intensity of light from the irradiation plate 400. Even when the movable role 600 moves from the standby position to the rendering position, if the intensity of the light from the irradiation plate 400 is less than the predetermined intensity (if the OFF control is performed), the symbol of the first symbol sheet 351 is not changed. The symbol (the fifth symbol P5) of the second symbol sheet 353 cannot be visually recognized while being visually recognizable. When movable movable object 600 moves from the standby position to the rendering position, and the intensity of light from irradiation plate 400 is equal to or higher than a predetermined intensity (if ON control is performed), the symbol of first symbol sheet 351 is visually recognized. On the other hand, the symbol (fifth symbol P5) on the second symbol sheet 353 can be visually recognized.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, by arranging the movable role 600 in the second space E2 between the transparent board 300 and the decorative sheet 350, it is impossible to visually recognize the design on the decorative sheet 350. State. That is, as described in the first embodiment, if the light from the rear is less than the predetermined intensity, the design of the first symbol sheet 351 becomes visible when the light from the rear is less than the predetermined intensity. If there is, it is possible to create a two-stage state in which the symbol of the second symbol sheet 353 becomes visible. In addition, by switching between the state in which the decorative sheet 350 is shielded and the state in which the decorative sheet 350 is not shielded by the movable accessory 600, it is possible to cause a change in the visibility of the symbols of the first symbol sheet 351 and the second symbol sheet 353. Becomes

  By arranging the movable auditorium 600 behind the transparent board 300, there is no need to press the game area PE to secure the operation area of the movable auditorium 600. Thereby, the movable role can be provided without pressing the limited game area PE. In particular, since the effect of the movable role is accompanied by an actual operation unlike the display effect, the effect can be enormous. On the other hand, if the operation range is widened, other components (especially the gaming area PE) may be pressed in a limited area in the gaming machine. Therefore, as described above, by operating the movable accessory 600 using the second space E2 between the transparent board 300 and the decorative sheet 350, the operating range of the accessory operation in a limited area is increased. It can be set to the maximum.

  In addition, by disposing movable movable object 600 behind transparent board 300, it is possible to set the operation area of movable movable object 600 to an area where collision with a game ball does not occur. If the action part for the effect like the movable auditorium 600 is arranged at a position where it can collide with the game ball, the movement of the movable auditorium causes a change in the flow-down mode of the game ball, and intentionally flows downward. If the mode is changed, the player may feel distrust. Therefore, by adopting the above-described embodiment, it is possible to obtain an effect using the movable role without causing a possibility that a game ball enters the operation range of the movable role 600 and giving the player a feeling of distrust. Becomes possible.

  The ON / OFF control of the side LED 510 may be performed in accordance with the operation of the movable accessory 600. Since movable movable object 600 exists in second space E2, light from side LED 510 can reach movable movable object 600. Therefore, for example, when the side LED 510 is controlled to be ON at the timing when the movable auditorium 600 operates or at a timing slightly before the operation, the operation of the movable auditorium 600 is determined by the effect of the movable auditorium 600 itself or the display screen G. Not only the effect but also the light from the side LED 510 can be grasped, and the degree of attention to the operation effect can be more effectively increased. In addition, when the decorative sheet 350 is irradiated with the light from the side LEDs 510 after the movable role 600 has moved from the standby position to the rendering position, it is possible to visually recognize the first symbol P1 instead of the fifth symbol P5. Improves the visibility of the first symbol P1. That is, if the spotlight-like effect of the side LED 510 is used, the fifth symbol P5 can be visually recognized and the jackpot result is notified, or the jackpot result is not notified (that is, the jackpot result may be an outlier). Is higher)).

  Light may be applied between the movable role 600 and the decorative sheet 350. Specifically, for example, an LED as a light emitting means for illuminating the first symbol sheet 351 is provided on the back surface of the movable role 600. Further, for example, the outer periphery of the center frame 42, which further enhances the directivity of light of the side LED 510. Light emitting means (LED) may be provided between the movable object 600 on the surface 421 side and the decorative sheet 350, or the like. In this way, in a situation where the movable auditorium 600 is arranged at the standby position, light leaks forward from the peripheral edge of the movable auditorium 600, so that the movable auditorium 600 Can be made to appear to be illuminated. Accordingly, it can be expected that the fifth symbol P5 will be displayed if the movable role 600 moves to the rendering position without actually controlling the irradiation plate 400 to be turned ON. The degree can be increased.

  The side surface of the movable role 600 may be mirror-finished like the outer peripheral surface 421 of the center frame 42. In this way, light from the side LED 510 can be reflected by the side surface of the movable accessory 600. Here, since the outer peripheral surface 421 of the center frame 42 is fixed, and the movable accessory 600 is operable, the position where the reflected light reflected on the side surface of the movable auditorium 600 is applied to the decorative sheet 350 is also determined. It changes according to the position of the movable role 600. Therefore, in addition to the effect such as the reflected light from the outer peripheral surface 421 of the center frame 42, the effect of changing the position to be illuminated by the operation of the movable role object 600 and changing the design to be visible is expected. Can be.

<Modified example of arrangement of movable character>
A movable accessory may be provided in the first space E1. Hereinafter, a modified example in which a movable role is provided in the first space E1 will be described.

  As a first modified example, as shown in FIG. 33, a movable role 600 similar to that of the above embodiment is provided in a first space E1 between a decorative sheet 350 and an irradiation plate 400. In the same manner as in the above-described embodiment, the movable accessory 600 controls the movable accessory drive unit 610 so that the standby position disposed in the first space E1 and the effect position overlapping the display screen G in the front-rear direction. It is possible to move to.

  Thus, for example, (1) the movable role 600 is arranged at the standby position, and the LED 410 of the irradiation plate 400 is controlled to be OFF (the first symbol P1 is visible), and (2) the movable role 600 is set to the production position. At the same time, the LED 410 of the irradiation plate 400 is controlled to be OFF (the first symbol P1 can be visually recognized). (3) The movable character 600 is arranged at the production position, and the LED 410 of the irradiation plate 400 is controlled to be ON (fifth symbol). Various visual effects such as (4) disposing the movable role object 600 at the standby position and turning on the LED 410 of the irradiation plate 400 (the first symbol P1 can be visually recognized) can be realized. .

  In particular, according to this modification, even if the irradiation plate 400 is controlled to be ON, the fifth symbol P5 cannot be visually recognized if the movable accessory 600 is arranged at the standby position (pattern (4)). Even if the movable role 600 moves from the standby position to the rendering position, the fifth symbol P5 cannot be visually recognized unless the irradiation plate 400 is ON-controlled (pattern (2)). In other words, the movable role 600 can be moved behind the decorative sheet 350 in a situation where it is invisible and the irradiation plate 400 can be turned ON to further increase the surprise when the fifth symbol P5 becomes visible. Becomes

  In addition, a light emitting unit (LED) for illuminating the decorative sheet 350 with light may be provided on the front surface of the movable role 600. In this way, the visibility of the fifth symbol P5 can be changed by ON / OFF control of the light emitting means on the front surface of the movable auditors 600 without changing the position of the movable auditors 600. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the effect patterns.

  Further, as the decorative sheet 350, only the shielding sheet 352 may be provided. The shielding sheet 352 becomes transparent when irradiated with light and becomes opaque when not irradiated with light. However, as described above, only the visibility of the fifth symbol P5 in front of the movable role object 600 is sufficient. In addition, the visibility of movable movable object 600 itself can be changed by controlling light.

  Note that the positional relationship between the movable character 600 and the display screen G may be a position that does not interfere with the display screen G at least regardless of whether the movable character 600 is placed in the standby position or the staging position. More specifically, if the display screen G is arranged behind the first space E1 or the second space E2, the display screen G moves in the same space regardless of the position. In the range, the movable accessory 600 can operate without interference with the display screen G.

  In the configuration in which the movable role is provided as described above, the movable role may be displaced based on an operation by the player. In this case, for example, an operation unit that can be operated by a player is provided at the front of the front door frame 14. Then, the position is changed based on the operation of the operation unit. The change in the position of the movable accessory may be determined not only by the operation of the operation unit, but also by an operation in accordance with the instruction content of the gaming machine, such as a continuous hit operation or a timing operation, as the displacement condition. In this way, if the player can intervene in the displacement of the movable role, the player can feel as if the movable role has been displaced by his / her own operation, promote active participation in the game, and increase the level of attention of the game. It becomes possible to increase suitably.

  As a second modified example in which a movable accessory is provided in the first space E1, as shown in FIG. 34, a reflector 700 that reflects light from the irradiation plate 400 is provided as a movable accessory. The reflection plate 700 is rotatable by a rotation shaft 701, and is rotated between a first angle in FIG. 34A and a second angle in FIG. I do. In the irradiation plate 400, a reflection LED 415 is provided behind the reflection plate 700, and light from the reflection LED 415 is reflected by the reflection plate 700 arranged at either the first angle or the second angle. Is done.

  The first space E1 is provided with a first fixed reflector 710 that receives light reflected from the reflector 700 disposed at the first angle, and reflected light from the reflector 700 disposed at the second angle. A second fixed reflecting plate 720 for receiving the light is provided. The fixed reflecting plates 710 and 720 do not rotate and are fixed to the irradiation plate 400 (or the mounting base 450) by a mounting portion (not shown). In the second symbol sheet 353, a sixth symbol P6 is applied to an area in front of the first fixed reflector 710, and a seventh symbol P7 is applied to an area in front of the second fixed reflector 720. . In the irradiation plate 400, no corresponding LED is provided behind the fixed reflection plates 710 and 720.

  In the above configuration, when the reflection LED 415 is controlled to be ON while the reflection plate 700 is arranged at the first angle, the sixth symbol P6 can be visually recognized on the second symbol sheet 353. On the other hand, when the reflection LED 415 is controlled to be ON while the reflection plate 700 is arranged at the second angle, the seventh symbol P7 can be visually recognized on the second symbol sheet 353. By doing so, the LEDs can be shared in the irradiation plate 400, and the configuration can be simplified.

  The sixth symbol P6 or the seventh symbol P7 may be, for example, a symbol instructing a change in the firing mode. Specifically, the sixth symbol P6 (and the first fixed reflector 710) is arranged on the upper left of the center frame 42 on the game board 24, and the seventh symbol P7 (and the second fixed reflector 720) is arranged on the game board 24. Is disposed on the upper right side of the center frame. As the sixth symbol P6, a character display such as "left-handed" is displayed, and as the seventh symbol P7, a character display such as "right-handed" is displayed. In addition, as a game state, it is more advantageous for a player to fire a game ball so as to flow down the left side of the center frame 42 (that is, to hit left), and to flow down the right side of the center frame 42. A state is set in which it is more advantageous for the player to fire the game ball (that is, to strike right). Then, the angle of the reflection plate 700 is changed so as to display a symbol on an advantageous side according to the game state. In this way, since the launch position and the launch mode are associated with each other using the entire left and right direction of the game board 24, it is easier to instruct the player to understand the launch mode than to instruct the launch mode on the display screen G. Becomes possible.

<Third embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the second space E2 is used as a passage of a game ball.

  In this embodiment, a special operation port 333 is provided at the position of the upper operation port 33 and the lower operation port 34 (below the center frame 42) in each of the above embodiments. The special operation port 333 is different from the guide paths from the operation ports 33 and 34 in each of the above-described embodiments in a guide path for guiding a game ball entered from the special operation port 333 to the rear of the game board 24.

  As shown in FIGS. 35 (a) and 35 (b), a first rear passage which guides the game ball entered from the special operation port 333 toward the rear of the game board 24 as shown in FIGS. 334, a lateral passage 335 that branches off in the second space E <b> 2 in the first rear passage 334 in the lateral direction (left direction), and a second guiding the game ball reaching the lateral end (left end) of the lateral passage 335 backward. And a rear passage 336. The first rear passage 334 and the second rear passage 336 are inclined downward toward the rear, and the lateral passage is inclined downward (to the left) from the branch position toward the lateral end, The game balls are discharged from the first rear passage 334 or the second rear passage 336 to the rear of the game board 24 by these inclinations. The two rear passages 334 and 336 are joined and discharged in a discharge passage (not shown) behind the game board 24.

  A detection sensor 338 that detects a ball entering the special operation port 333 is provided in the special operation port 333 ahead of the second space E2. The detection sensor 338 is connected to the main control device 81, and performs a lottery determination (shift lottery) for determining whether or not to shift to the opening / closing execution mode based on a ball entering the special operation port 333. This is the same as the case where the ball enters the upper working port 33 or the lower working port 34 in the above embodiment.

  In the second space E2, a movable wall portion 337 is provided at a branch portion from the horizontal passage 335 as a part of a wall portion forming a side wall of the first rear passage 334. The movable wall portion 337 is in a non-branched state in which it is flush with the other wall portion (left wall portion) of the first rear passage 334, and has an opening to the horizontal passage 335 intersecting with the other wall portion of the first rear passage 334. And can be displaced. The movable wall portion 337 is connected to a drive unit (not shown), and the drive unit is controlled by the effect control device 82 to switch between a non-branch state and a branch state. The switching between the non-branching state and the branching state will be described in more detail later. However, the switching between the non-branching state and the branching state is performed based on the result of the winning / wrong lottery based on the game ball entering the special operation port 333. Is performed.

  In the situation where the movable wall portion 337 is in the non-branched state, as shown in FIG. 36A, the game ball that has entered through the special operation port 333 is directly discharged to the rear of the game board 24 through the first rear passage 334. You. On the other hand, in a situation where the movable wall portion 337 is in a branched state, as shown in FIG. 36 (b), a game ball that has entered through the special operation port 333 passes through the first rear passage 334 and is in the second space E2. It is led out to the lateral passage 335 at the branch portion, and then discharged to the rear of the game board 24 through the second rear passage 336.

  That is, in the present embodiment, the game ball that has entered the special operation port 333 is discharged to the rear of the game board 24 by the first rear passage 334, or is branched to the lateral passage 335 and then the second rear passage 336. And is discharged to the rear of the game board 24.

  Here, the lateral wall of the first rear passage 334 is formed to be higher than the diameter of the game ball, and the outer surface of the passage including the movable wall 337 is mirror-finished. On the other hand, the front wall portion of the horizontal passage 335 and the horizontal wall portion of the second rear passage 336 are formed at substantially the same height as the radius of the game ball, and are formed of transparent resin. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 37 (a1), the game ball passing through the first rear passage 334 is not irradiated with the light from the side LED 510, and is reflected on the wall of the first rear passage 334. . On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 37 (a2), the light from the side LED 510 is irradiated on the game ball led out from the first rear passage 334 to the side passage 335, and the light is reflected on the game ball. Then, it is irradiated in front of the gaming machine. Thereby, the player can know that the game ball has been led to the lateral passage 335.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 35 (a), an eighth symbol P8 (for example, a character display of “CHANCE”, see FIG. 37 (b2)) is provided at a position behind the horizontal passage 335 of the second symbol sheet 353 in the decorative sheet 350. ) Is given. In addition, a passing LED 416 is provided on the irradiation plate 400 at a position behind the eighth symbol P8. As in the above embodiments, when the passing LED 416 is controlled to be OFF, the eighth symbol P8 cannot be visually recognized from the front, and when the passing LED 416 is controlled to be ON, the eighth symbol P8 can be visually recognized from the front. In the case of being discharged behind the game board 24 by the first rear passage 334, the passing LED 416 is not ON-controlled (OFF-controlled), and the eighth symbol P8 cannot be visually recognized. On the other hand, in the case of being discharged to the rear of the game board 24 by the second rear passage 336 via the horizontal passage 335, the passing LED 416 is controlled ON (not controlled OFF), and the eighth symbol P8 is made visible. Become.

  Hereinafter, processes related to these controls will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the hold confirmation processing. The hold confirmation process is a process executed as one process (step S305) of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 19) in the main control device 81.

  In the confirmation process for suspension, in step S1201, the starting suspension storage numbers RaN and RbN stored in the suspension areas Ra and Rb of the suspension ball storage area 232 and the total suspension number storage area of the suspension ball storage area 232 are stored. The stored common reserved number CRN is read out, and the information of the reserved number is stored in the register of the MPU 202. After that, in steps S1202 to S1206, it is confirmed whether or not the information of the jackpot winning is included in the suspension information acquired by the current winning.

  Specifically, first, in step S1202, the information for the jackpot determination in the hold information acquired in step S304 based on the current winning in the special operation port 333, that is, the value of the acquired jackpot random number counter C1 is grasped. I do.

  In a succeeding step S1203, it is determined whether or not the mode is the low probability mode. Specifically, by determining whether or not the high probability mode flag is stored in the various flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204, it is determined whether or not the current success / failure lottery mode is the low probability mode. If the mode is the low probability mode, the process proceeds to step S1204, and the information for the jackpot determination (the value of the big hit random number counter C1) grasped in step S1202 with reference to the winning / failing table for the low probability mode is information corresponding to the big hit winning. Identify if they are included in the group. If the mode is the high-probability mode, the process proceeds to step S1205, and referring to the hit / fail table for the high-probability mode shown in FIG. 8A, the information for the jackpot determination (the jackpot random number counter C1) grasped in step S302. Is included in the information set as the jackpot winning.

  After step S1204 or step S1205, the process proceeds to step S1206, and it is determined whether the information for jackpot determination (the value of the jackpot random number counter C1) grasped in step S1202 corresponds to a jackpot winning or a special loss result. If it corresponds to the jackpot winning or special off result, the jackpot information or the special off information is stored in the register of the MPU 202 in step S1207, and the confirmation processing for final holding is ended as it is.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1206, the process advances to step S1208. In step S1208, based on the current prize in the special operation port 333, the information for judging out-of-reach in the hold information acquired in step S304, that is, the value of the acquired reach random number counter C3 is grasped.

  In the following step S1209, the reach determination information (reach random number counter C3) grasped in step S1208 is referred to by referring to the reach determination table (reach determination information group) stored in the reach determination table storage area of the ROM 203. Value) is included in the information set as the reach win.

  After executing the processing in step S1209, the process advances to step S1210 to determine whether or not the information for reach determination (the value of the reach random number counter C3) grasped in step S1208 corresponds to the occurrence of reach. If it corresponds to the occurrence of the reach, in step S1211 the reach confirmation information is stored in the register of the MPU 202, and then the present confirmation processing ends. On the other hand, when it does not correspond to the occurrence of the reach, the present confirmation processing is ended as it is.

  Next, the hold command setting processing in step S306 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG. The process of setting the hold command is a process for causing the effect control device 82 to grasp the result of determining whether the hold information is correct or not and the variable display time (whether or not super-reach has occurred).

  First, in step S1301, it is determined whether or not information corresponding to any of the jackpot results is stored as the information stored in step S1207. If the information corresponding to any of the jackpot results is stored, the jackpot holding command is set as a transmission target to the effect control device 82 in step S1302, and the setting process of this holding command ends. If the information corresponding to the jackpot result is not stored in step S1301, it is determined in step S1303 whether information corresponding to the occurrence of super reach is stored. If the information corresponding to the occurrence of the super-reach is stored, the suspension command for the super-reach is set as the transmission target to the effect control device 82 in step S1304, and the processing of setting the suspension command is completed. I do. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1303, the normal off-hold command is set as a transmission target to the effect control device 82, and the process of setting the on-hold command is terminated. The hold command set in step S1302, step S1304, or step S1305 is transmitted to effect control device 82 in step S401 in the normal processing (FIG. 22). The effect control device 82 executes the light emission control of the hold light emitting section 45 based on the received hold command, and controls the display control device 212 to change the hold image in the hold display area Ga of the symbol display device 41. Execute the processing for performing.

  Next, the hold control process (step S901) executed by the MPU 242 of the effect control device 82 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG. As already described, the hold control process is a process performed as a part of various effect processes (FIG. 28) periodically executed by the effect control device 82, and is performed when a hold display control command is received. Based on this, a process for changing the display of the hold image and performing a hold notice is executed.

  Here, the suspension notice refers to information corresponding to the result of the pass / fail determination when the acquired hold information is the target of the pass / fail determination at a timing before the acquired hold information is the target of the pass / fail determination. On the basis of the specified content, the symbol display device 41, the display light-emitting unit 63, and the like perform notification corresponding to the result of the appropriateness determination. More specifically, for example, as a suspension notice, based on the acquisition of suspension information that is a predetermined game result, the stop result of the game times prior to the game times for the hold information, the result of the predetermined symbol This is an effect such as setting to be a combination (a so-called chance) or causing a predetermined character to appear in a game time earlier than the game time based on the hold information. In addition, for example, as the suspension notice, a suspension image of a type corresponding to the game result of the corresponding suspension information is displayed using the suspension image (for example, if the suspension information is a jackpot result, If the hold information is gold or red, it is easy to select the hold image, and even if the result is off, any of the reach information is displayed. If it is hold information, the green hold image is easy to select, and the reach result is not displayed. In such a case, a game result of the game before the start is predicted according to the type of the holding image by making it easy to select a white holding image).

  In this embodiment, as one type of the suspension notice, the game balls that have entered the special operation port 333 are distributed.

  In the suspension control process, first, in step S1401, it is determined whether a suspension command has been received. The hold command received from the main control device 81 is stored in a command storage area 248 provided in the RAM 244 of the effect control device 82. The command storage area 248 is configured as a ring buffer that can store a plurality of commands individually and can read from the previously stored command. Even when a plurality of commands are received at the same time, The processing corresponding to the command can be favorably executed. In the determination in step S1401, it is determined whether or not a pending command has been received in the current read target area in the command storage area 248.

  If the hold command has been received, in step S1402, a process of adding 1 to the number of secondary hold storages SN provided in the various counter areas 249 of the RAM 244 is executed. The secondary reserved storage number SN corresponds to the common reserved number CRN on the main controller 81 side, and is based on winning in the special operation port 333 (the upper operation port 33 and the lower operation port 34 in each of the above embodiments). It reflects the total number of holds.

  In a succeeding step S1403, a suspension information grasping process is executed. In the hold information grasping process, the information (game result information, presence / absence of super reach display, etc.) included in the received hold command is grasped. In addition, in step S1403, the grasped information is stored in the holding storage area 260.

  Then, in a succeeding step S1404, a process for a reservation notice is executed. In the processing for the hold notice, for example, it is determined whether or not to execute the hold notice based on the received hold command (the hold information acquired this time). A process for changing the effect contents and executing the suspension notice is executed. This processing will be described later in detail.

  In a succeeding step S1405, a process for increasing reservation is executed. In this process, the emission control of the hold light emitting section 45 is performed in accordance with the increase of the hold information, and a command corresponding to the increase of the hold information is output to the display control device 212. This command includes information on the number of storages SN on the secondary side and information on the contents of the suspension notice determined in step S1404. The display control device 212 reads out data corresponding to the reserved image corresponding to the content of the command from the reserved image data storage area stored in the character ROM 256 based on the received command, and stores the data in the secondary reserved storage number SN. The symbol display device 41 is controlled so as to display in the corresponding unit suspension display areas Ga1 to Ga4. For example, in a configuration in which the suspension notice is performed by making the suspension images different, the display control device 212 controls the symbol display device 41 based on the received command so as to display the suspension image corresponding to the suspension notice. . As a result, the suspension notice using the suspension image is executed at a timing before the game number of the suspension information corresponding to the suspension image. After executing the processing in step S1405, the processing for hold control ends.

  On the other hand, if no hold command has been received in step S1401, it is determined in step S1406 whether a shift command has been received. If the shift command has not been received, the processing for hold control is ended as it is, and if the shift command has been received, processing for subtracting 1 from the number of secondary hold storages SN is executed in step S1407. Then, in step S1408, a shift process is executed. In the shift process, a process of shifting the data of each storage area in the storage area 260 for holding to a lower-order holding area is executed. In the shift process, the light emission control of the hold light emitting section 45 is performed in accordance with the decrease of the hold information, and a command corresponding to the decrease of the hold information is output to the display control device 212. The display control device 212 controls the symbol display device 41 based on the received command so as to change the display of the corresponding unit pending display areas Ga1 to Gs4. After executing the processing in step S1408, the processing for hold control ends.

  Next, the suspension notice process in step S1404 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  First, in step S1501, it is determined whether the hold command read this time is a jackpot hold command or a missed super-reach hold command. If it is any of the hold commands, the process advances to step S1502. In step S1502, a branch process is performed. In the branching process, the movable wall 337 is displaced into a branched state by controlling the drive of the movable wall 337. In a succeeding step S1503, a light emission lottery process is executed. In this lottery process, a lottery table is acquired from the ROM 243, a lottery counter is acquired from the RAM 244, and a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to control the passing LED 416 to be ON. The winning probability of this lottery is arbitrary, but in the present embodiment, it is set so that 50% of the case of a jackpot result is won, and 20% of the case of a missed super reach is won. The winning probability is set to be high.

  After executing the light emission lottery process in step S1503, it is determined in step S1504 whether or not a winning result has been obtained. If the winning result has been determined, the light emission control process of turning on the passing LED 416 in step S1505. Execute

  If a negative determination is made in step S1501 or step S1504, or after the processing in step S1505 is performed, other processing for display is performed in step S1506, and then the processing for the preliminary notice of suspension is ended. In this process, the type of the hold image to be displayed in the hold display area Ga is determined based on the game result information and the like included in the received hold command. For example, if the game result is any of the jackpot results, a reserved image having a different color or shape from the normal reserved image is displayed with a predetermined probability, or even if the game result is a normal deviation result, the super reach is performed. In the case of, a reserved image having a different color or shape from the above-mentioned ordinary reserved image is displayed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the hold information acquired based on the winning in the special operation port 333 is a predetermined result (small jackpot result or out-of-reach super reach), as one type of hold notice, The game ball that has entered the special operation port 333 is led out to the lateral passage 335. Since the lateral passage 335 is visible from the front of the gaming machine, if the player knows that the vehicle will pass through the lateral passage 335, the player expects that the hold information acquired by the game ball entered this time is a jackpot result. It can be understood that the degree is high. Thereby, even after discharge from the game area PE, the operation of the game ball can be made to be interesting, and the degree of attention can be improved.

  When the game ball is led out to the lateral passage 335, the light from the side LED 510 is reflected on the game ball and is emitted toward the front of the game machine. Therefore, the player can easily notice that the game ball has been led to the lateral passage 335. This makes it possible to prevent the game ball from being overlooked even though the game ball is forked.

  Further, when the game ball is led out to the horizontal passage 335, if the light-emitting lottery in step S1503 is won, the passing LED 416 is controlled to be ON, and the eighth symbol P8 can be visually recognized. Thus, the degree of expectation that the currently acquired suspension information is a jackpot result is further increased, and the degree of attention can be further improved.

  In the present embodiment, in the branching process of step S1502 and the light emission control process of step S1505, the control state (control of setting the movable wall portion 337 to the branching state and ON control of the passing LED 416) until a predetermined period elapses. However, based on the reception of the next hold command, these control states are changed to the original control state (the control to make the movable wall portion 337 a non-branching state and the OFF control of the passing LED 416). It may be configured to return. In this way, it is possible to prevent the subsequent game balls from being led out to the lateral passage 335. However, when the ON control of the passing LED 416 is maintained for a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds), the oversight of the eighth symbol P8 can be suppressed.

<Modified example of reservation notice using distribution>
A modification of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the above embodiment, after branching to the horizontal passage 335, the game board 24 is discharged to the rear through the second rear passage 336 as it is. However, in this modification, after branching to the horizontal passage 335, for a predetermined period of time. , To hold the branched game balls.

  That is, a shutter 340 that can move back and forth in the middle of the horizontal passage 335 (a connection position with the second rear passage 336 and upstream of the second rear passage 336), and shields the horizontal passage 335. Is provided. The shutter 340 is connected to the shutter driving unit 341, and the shutter driving unit 341 is driven and controlled by the effect control device 82, so that the shutter 340 is disposed in the front to shield the horizontal passage 335 and in the rear. The lateral passage 335 is displaced to an unshielded state in which the lateral passage 335 is not shielded.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 42 (a1), when a game ball is led out to the lateral passage 335, the shutter drive unit 341 is driven and controlled to be in the shielding state. In this case, similarly to the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 42 (b1), the eighth symbol P8 is made visible. Then, as shown in FIG. 42 (a2), since the shutter 340 is in the blocking state, the game ball is held at a position where the game ball contacts the shutter 340 in the lateral passage 335. Also in this situation, as shown in FIG. 42 (b2), the eighth symbol P8 is maintained in a visible state. Further, since the movable wall portion 337 returns to the non-branched state, the subsequent game balls are discharged to the rear of the game board 24 via the first rear passage 334.

  Then, as a predetermined opportunity, the shutter 340 is returned from the shielded state to the non-shielded state, for example, at the start of the game cycle related to the hold information corresponding to the game ball held by the shutter 340. As a result, the game ball held in contact with the shutter 340 is discharged to the rear of the game board 24 via the second rear passage 336. In this case, as shown in FIG. 42 (b3), the eighth symbol P8 may be maintained in a visible state. Also, on the display screen G, as shown in FIG. 42 (c), it is taught that the game time started this time is the game time corresponding to the hold information of the game ball held by the shutter 340. Then, for example, a character display such as "super hot" is displayed.

  As described above, based on the ball entry into the special operation port 333, by giving a hold notice using the entered game ball, it becomes possible to draw an interest in the operation of the game ball, By holding the game ball in the horizontal passage 335 until the game time for which the suspension notice is to be made, it is possible to clearly teach the relationship with the game time for which the suspension notice is to be made. . Therefore, it is possible to further increase the interest in the operation of the game ball.

  In particular, even if an attempt is made to perform an effect using a game ball in the game area PE, if the flow-down mode of the game ball is changed by the effect, the player may be distrusted, so that the flow-down mode is not changed. It is thought that it is necessary to perform the production with. On the other hand, after entering the special operation port 333, the game ball can be visually recognized by the transparent board 300, but since the ball has already been ejected from the game area PE, the game ball will be produced. , The fairness of the game can be guaranteed. Therefore, according to the above-described modified example, a novel effect using the game ball itself can be achieved, and the degree of interest in the game can be dramatically increased.

<Fourth embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the installation location of a detection sensor or the like for detecting a ball entering various ball entry sections will be described in detail by taking a detection sensor 35b for detecting a prize in the through gate 35 as an example.

  As already described, the second space E2 is provided between the transparent board 300 and the decorative sheet 350 disposed behind the transparent board 300. Therefore, the detection sensor 35b is provided in front of the front surface of the decorative sheet 350 by using the second space E2.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 43 (a), the detection sensor 35b provided in the through gate 35 has the opening 35c for detecting the passage of the game ball protruding into the game area PE (forward from the front of the transparent board 300). And the opening is set upward. In this case, even if the rear end of the detection sensor 35b projects rearward from the rear surface of the transparent plate 300, the rear end of the detection sensor 35b is a decorative sheet because the second space E2 is provided as described above. Does not interfere with 350.

  As shown in FIG. 43 (b), the configuration may be such that the opening 35c of the detection sensor 35b is installed facing forward to detect a game ball moving from front to back. In such a case, the installation range of the detection sensor 35b in the front-rear direction is the thickness of the detection sensor 35b, so that it is possible to further save the space in the front-rear direction of the installation range.

  It should be noted that the opening 35c may be installed in the horizontal direction to detect a game ball moving in the horizontal direction. Even in such a case, as long as the detection sensor 35b is arranged at least in front of the decoration sheet 350, the detection sensor 35b can be provided in a range that does not interfere with the decoration sheet 350. It is not necessary to provide an opening in 350.

  In the above configuration, it is preferable to provide a gap at least between the detection sensor 35b and the decorative sheet 350, depending on the interval between the second spaces E2, the size of the detection sensor 35b, and the orientation of the installation. By doing so, heat conduction between the detection sensor 35b and the decorative sheet 350 can be suppressed. When heat is transmitted to the detection sensor 35b, noise may easily occur in the detection result, and when heat is transmitted to the decorative sheet 350, an erroneous display is likely to occur. Therefore, if the gap is provided as described above, occurrence of these noises and erroneous display can be suppressed.

  Furthermore, if the gap is provided as described above, it can be used as a region through which the wiring from the detection sensor 35b passes. That is, as shown in FIGS. 43A and 43B, the wiring from the detection sensor 35b is connected to the adjacent side substrate 500. By doing so, it is not necessary to provide a dedicated through hole for passing the wiring behind the game board 24, so that the configuration can be simplified, and the display area of the decorative sheet 350 can be formed by the through hole. Erosion can be avoided.

  As described above, if the second space E2 is used as the installation area of the detection sensor 35b, the degree of freedom of the ball discharge passage is improved. That is, if a game ball is detected in the front of the game area PE or the second space E2, the subsequent discharge passage can be used for an effect as in the third embodiment. Thus, while the design of the detection sensor 35b is improved as described above, it is also possible to utilize the design for production.

  With the configuration in which the wiring from the detection sensor 35b is connected to the adjacent side substrate 500, the wiring can be made difficult to see from the front. In particular, since the through gate 35 is provided at the end in the left-right direction of the game board 24, it can be said that the through gate 35 is arranged in a region close to the side substrate 500. Therefore, by performing the above, it is possible to connect to the side substrate 500 with a short wiring, and it is possible to avoid an event that reduces the design of the gaming machine, such as the wiring being completely exposed.

  From the viewpoint of shortening the wiring, it is only necessary to be able to connect to a location close to the detection sensor to be installed. For example, a predetermined substrate (for example, a substrate such as a holding light emitting unit) is provided in the center frame 42, and May be connected to a wiring from the sensor.

  Further, from the viewpoint of making the wiring harder to see, a hole for wiring is provided in the decoration sheet 350, the wiring is inserted into the hole, and the wiring is connected to a substrate (for example, the irradiation plate 400) behind the decoration sheet 350. The configuration may be such that Since the decoration sheet 350 is normally invisible (unless the intensity of light from the rear is equal to or higher than a predetermined intensity), it can be hidden from the front, so that the effect of hiding the wiring can also be achieved in the above-described configuration.

  In the above embodiment, the side board 500 is connected to the effect control device 82, but may be connected to the main control device 81. This makes it possible to output the detection result of the detection sensor 35b to the main control device 81 without going through the effect control device 82. As the side substrate 500, a substrate for the effect control device 82 and a substrate for the main control device 81 may be provided, or a single substrate can be separately connected to both devices 81 and 82. It may be configured.

  In the above embodiment, the installation area of the detection sensor 35b has been described in detail. However, the second space E2 may be used as an installation area of another accessory. For example, it may be used as an area where the decorative member 39 having the main display unit 43 and the accessory display unit 44 is installed. Specifically, in each of the above-described embodiments, the decorative member 39 having the display portions 43 and 44 is installed at the lower right of the game area PE. However, as shown in FIG. 44 (a1) and FIG. The decorative member 39 may be provided behind the region PE. FIG. 44 (a1) shows an example where it is installed behind the transparent board 300 at the upper right of the center frame 42, and FIG. 44 (a2) shows an example where it is installed behind the transparent board 300 at the lower left of the center frame 42. (See FIG. 44 (b)). As described above, the decorative member 39 in each of the above embodiments is provided at a position where the falling of the game ball is restricted. That is, it can be said that the game area PE is eroded in order to install the two display units 43 and 44. On the other hand, according to the present modification, it is possible to provide the display units 43 and 44 while securing a wide game area PE.

  Also in the above modified example, the configuration may be such that the wiring from the display units 43 and 44 is connected to an adjacent substrate such as the side substrate 500.

  Further, the configuration may be such that both the display units 43 and 44 are provided in the first space E1 instead of the second space E2. Then, a symbol corresponding to both display portions 43 and 44 is provided on the second symbol sheet 353. In this way, when the display units 43 and 44 emit light, the symbol of the second symbol sheet 353 on the decorative sheet 350 becomes visible, and it becomes impossible to visually recognize the symbol when the light is not displayed. For example, in a situation where a game is not performed or a situation where a demonstration screen is displayed, if the display units 43 and 44 are not displayed or if the emission intensity is reduced, the display units 43 and 44 may be displayed. Without the light emission display, it becomes impossible to grasp the game result of the previous game round, grasp the game result of the predecessor (for example, probable change state), and suppress the act of selecting a table based on it, The fairness of the game can be guaranteed.

  As a modified example of the installation area of the sensor, as shown in FIG. 45, the second space E2 or the first space E1 may be used as an installation area of the unauthorized detection sensor 200 such as a vibration detection sensor or a magnet detection sensor. In this case, for example, the fraud detection sensor 200 is installed in the first space E1, and a character display as a reminder that the fraud detection sensor 200 is installed is given to the transparent board 300 and the decorative sheet 350. As shown in FIG. 45 (a), the fraud detection sensor 200 cannot be visually recognized in the normal state, but, for example, by turning on the LED 410 of the rear irradiation plate 400 at a predetermined timing (during demonstration display or the like). If the fraud detection sensor 200 can be visually recognized, it is easier to draw attention than if the warning is simply made by character display or the sensor itself can be visually recognized from the front. As a result, it is possible to further enhance the effect of deterring fraud.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 45 (b), the above-mentioned caution may be applied to a configuration in which the fraud detection sensor 200 is installed in the second space E2 and the side LED 510 irradiates the fraud detection sensor 200 at a predetermined timing. The effect of promoting arousing can be achieved.

  In this case, for example, if the directivity of light is increased like laser light, the illuminated fraud detection sensor 200 can be more locally illuminated, and the alerting effect can be enhanced. If a light diffusing part is provided at a part to be irradiated (a part of the fraud detection sensor 200 to which light is directly irradiated or a part to which the reflected light is irradiated to the transparent board 300), even if light with high directivity is irradiated. Since the irradiation light is diffused, it becomes easier to see. These configurations can provide the same effect even when applied to other configurations such as the side LEDs 510 that irradiate direct light or reflected light forward.

  In addition, the part to be illuminated may be a target to be targeted, such as the variable winning device 32. If the present invention is applied to a gauge configuration in which the ball entry rate differs between right-handed and left-handed, it can also be used as a structure that indicates a firing mode.

<Other embodiments>
The present invention is not limited to the contents described in the above embodiments, and may be implemented as follows, for example. Incidentally, each of the following configurations may be individually applied to each of the above embodiments, or some or all of them may be combined and applied to each of the above embodiments. Further, all or some of the various configurations shown in the above embodiments can be arbitrarily combined. In this case, it is preferable that the technical significance (effect to be exhibited) of each component to be combined is ensured. Each of the following configurations may be individually applied to a new configuration made up of the combinations of the embodiments, or some or all of them may be applied in combination.

  (1) The design applied to the decorative sheet 350 may be associated with the design displayed on the display screen G. For example, as shown in FIG. 46, on the second symbol sheet 353 of the decorative sheet 350, symbols (P9, P10) of fish schools are provided on the left and right of the center frame 42, respectively. Then, on the irradiation plate 400, LEDs corresponding to the symbols P9 and P10 are provided. On the display screen G, a fish school effect in which a fish school substantially equivalent to the pattern P9 or the pattern P10 crosses in the left-right direction at a predetermined timing of the game times is set.

  As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 47 (b), a fish school effect process is provided as a process of the MPU 242 in the effect control device 82. In the fish school effect processing, it is determined in step S1601 whether or not it is an effect start timing. If the timing is the start timing, the light emission control of the LED corresponding to the right fish school P9 is performed in step S1602, and the process ends. . In this case, as shown in FIG. 47A, the school of fish P9 is displayed on the right side of the center frame 42. If a negative determination is made in step S1601, it is determined whether or not it is the start timing of the fish school effect on the display screen G. If it is the start timing, in step S1604, the LED corresponding to the right school P9 is turned off. At the same time, display control of the display control device 212 is performed so as to execute a fish school effect on the display screen G, and then this processing is ended. In this case, a fish school effect is executed on the display screen G as shown in FIG. 47 (a2). If a negative determination is made in step S1603, it is determined in step S1605 whether or not it is time to end the fish school effect on the display screen G. If it is the end timing, in step S1606, the fish school effect on the display screen G is ended, and the ON control of the LED corresponding to the left fish school P10 is started, followed by terminating the present process. If a negative determination is made in step S1605, the process ends. In this case, as shown in FIG. 47 (a3), the school of fish P10 is displayed on the left side of the center frame 42.

  By doing as described above, it is possible to achieve a dynamic effect in which the display of the decorative sheet 350 and the display of the display screen G are linked with each other without increasing the size of the display screen G. Here, since the center frame 42 is interposed at the boundary between the decorative sheet 350 and the display screen G, even if the left and right fish schools P9 and P10 and the fish school on the display screen G are slightly different in appearance. Since it appears to pass through the center frame 42 (it temporarily disappears), it is difficult to give a sense of incongruity due to a difference in appearance.

  (2) In the modified example of the above (1), an effect may be performed in conjunction with the entire game hall island or an adjacent game machine using an RTC (real-time clock) or the like. In other words, in the adjacent gaming machine and the gaming machine, a more dynamic effect can be achieved by successively performing the effect in which the school of fish flows in the horizontal direction. As described above, since the decorative sheet 350 extends to both left and right ends of the game board 24, it can be said that the decorative sheet 350 extends to a position closer to the adjacent gaming machine than the display screen G. Therefore, if the effect linked to the adjacent gaming machine is performed by using the decorative sheet 350 as described above, it is possible to make the effect much more linked than the linked effect using the display screen. It becomes possible to raise it.

  (3) In each of the above embodiments, the transparent plate 300, the decorative sheet 350, and the irradiation plate 400 may be configured to be in contact with one or both of the first space E1 and the second space E2. However, by providing the second space E2 between the transparent plate 300 and the decorative sheet 350, the visibility of the first symbol sheet 351 can be improved, and bubbles due to thermal deformation can be hardly generated. By providing the first space E1 between the irradiation plate 400 and the irradiation plate 400, it is possible to irradiate the decoration sheet 350 with the LED 410 diffused to some extent, and to suppress local brightening, Can be reduced. In order to exhibit these effects and the like, a configuration in which the spaces E1 and E2 are provided is more preferable.

  Further, the width before and after both spaces E1 and E2 is not limited to the above. The first space E1 only needs to have a light diffusion function. In addition, the second space E2 only needs to have such a width that the side LED 510 can be provided. Further, if the directivity of the light from the side LED 510 is increased, the width can be further reduced. However, in a configuration in which the ball passage, the accessory, the sensor, and the like are provided, it is preferable that the width is such that they can be installed.

  (4) The position where the side LED 510 is provided is not limited to the end of the game board 24, and may be provided on the outer peripheral surface 421 of the center frame 42, for example.

  (5) The contents and colors of the symbols applied to the first symbol sheet 351 and the second symbol sheet 353 of the decorative sheet 350 are not limited to those described above.

  (6) The sheets 351 to 353 are not limited to those described above as long as the visibility of the symbol (decoration) of the first symbol sheet 351 and the symbol (decoration) of the second symbol sheet 353 is switched. For example, as in a liquid crystal element, the visibility of the design of each sheet may be switched by changing the directivity depending on ON / OFF of a voltage.

  (7) As in the second embodiment, in the configuration in which the movable accessory is operated in the first space E1 or the second space E2, the operation direction is not limited to the above. Specifically, the configuration may be such that the device operates not only in a direction substantially parallel to the surface of the transparent board 300 but also in a direction intersecting the surface (front-back direction). In this case, it may be configured to operate within the range of the width before and after the first space E1 and the second space E2, or may be a movable member that can move between the first space E1 and the second space E2.

  (8) In the second embodiment, the movable accessory may be normally housed inside the center frame 42, and may move to the first space E1 or the second space E2 at a predetermined timing. Even in such a case, the effect can be varied according to the interlocking action between the operation and the decorative sheet 350.

  (9) In the second embodiment, a configuration may be adopted in which a display screen is provided on the front of the movable accessory. By doing so, it is possible to make it difficult to understand whether the pattern is a pattern by the decorative sheet 350 or a display screen of a movable character, and a novel effect in which both are linked can be created.

  (10) The number of movable roles is not limited to one, but may be plural. The more the plural, the more diversified the effect pattern.

  (11) In the configuration in which the game balls ejected from the game area PE are used for production as in the third embodiment, for example, the success / failure lottery itself is performed when entering the operating port (when passing the sensor). It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which a predetermined result (for example, a jackpot result) is passed and a predetermined passing portion (for example, a V zone) different from the normal time is passed. By doing so, it becomes possible to make the character look like an accessory that will result in a big hit by passing through a predetermined passage portion, and it is possible to improve the interest.

  (12) In the third embodiment, if at least the game ball is ejected from the game area PE, the game ball is detected by the detection sensor, and the game ball is treated as a game ball ejected from the game area PE. It is possible. For this reason, the configuration may be such that the distribution is not performed by the movable role or the like in the area visible behind the gaming area PE and the distribution is performed in the invisible area.

  For example, the configuration is such that game balls corresponding to the jackpot result are stored behind the game board 24, and when the manager of the game hall counts the number of the stored game balls, the game ball is output from the external output terminal 99. It is possible to match the number of times the jackpot signal is output with the actual number of jackpots, and it is possible to more carefully check whether or not fraud has occurred.

  (13) In the fourth embodiment, the sensor and the like are provided in the first space E1 and the second space E2. However, the substrate may be provided in the first and second spaces E1 and E2 together with the sensor.

  (14) In a configuration in which light is irradiated to an irradiation target, if the first space E1 and the second space E2 are not closed spaces but are closed spaces, light is diffused due to dust in the space and the path of light to be irradiated. Is also visible from the front. By doing so, it is possible to more clearly show that the irradiation target is being irradiated with light.

  (15) Another type of pachinko machine different from the above-described embodiment, such as a pachinko machine in which the electric accessory is opened a predetermined number of times when a game ball enters a specific region of the special device, or a game ball in a specific region of the special device The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine that becomes a jackpot when a right is entered and a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine equipped with another accessory, an arrangement ball machine, a sparrow ball, and the like.

  In addition, a game machine that is not a ball-and-ball type, for example, includes a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are provided in a circumferential direction, starts rotation of the reels by inserting a medal and operating a start lever, and a stop switch is operated. If a specific symbol or a combination of specific symbols has been established on the activated line visible from the display window after the reel has stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed, a bonus such as payout of medals is provided to the player. The present invention can be applied to a slot machine.

  Furthermore, the game machine main body supported to be openable and closable on the outer frame includes a storage unit and a capture device, and the start lever is operated after a predetermined number of game balls stored in the storage unit are captured by the capture device. Accordingly, the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated, in which the rotation of a reel is started.

<About the inventions extracted from the above embodiment>
Hereinafter, features of the invention group extracted from each of the above-described embodiments will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for ease of understanding, the corresponding configuration in each of the above embodiments is appropriately shown in parentheses or the like, but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses or the like.

  In addition, the invention described in each of the following feature groups is described as follows: "For example, a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine has a gaming board having a gaming area formed on a front surface, and a game ball flows down the gaming area. (For example, refer to Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-81853). "In this regard, it is necessary to increase the level of attention to gaming in gaming machines, and this point is still improved. There is room for this. "

<Feature A group>
Feature A1. A game area (game area PE) where a game ball can flow down is formed on the front surface, and a game board (transparent board 300) having transparency,
Decoration means (decoration sheet 350) arranged at a position behind the game machine on the game board and made visible from the front of the game machine through the game board;
Positioning means (front peripheral portion) for positioning the game board and the decoration means so as to form a space (second space E2) spaced a predetermined distance in the front-rear direction between the game board and the decoration means. 310),
Light emitting means (side LED 510) which is arranged between the game board and the decoration means as viewed in the front-rear direction and which can illuminate the decoration means;
A gaming machine comprising:

  According to the above configuration, since the decoration means is disposed behind the game board, the decoration means is not stained or damaged by the game ball flowing down the game area. On the other hand, as a result of the decoration means being arranged behind the game board, light from a game hall or the like may be difficult to reach. Therefore, by providing the space portion and irradiating the decoration means with light, it is possible to improve the design by brightening the decoration means while preventing damage to the decoration means. Therefore, it is possible to increase interest in the game and contribute to improvement in the degree of attention.

Feature A2. On the front of the game board, there are provided nails (such as nails 38) capable of changing the flowing direction of the game ball flowing down the game area,
The gaming machine according to Feature A1, wherein the nail is provided so as not to protrude into the space.

  According to the above configuration, the light from the light emitting means using the space is not obstructed by the accessory or the like. Therefore, it is possible to more suitably irradiate the decoration means with light.

  In particular, if the decoration means is configured to irradiate light, it is considered that the decoration means is easy to see and the design is enhanced. There is a possibility that shadows are produced by the nails provided on the front surface and the decoration means is rather difficult to see. Therefore, as described in the feature A1, by providing the light emitting means in the space, the decorative means can be illuminated without being disturbed by the nail.

  Note that “a nail capable of changing a flowing direction of a game ball” can be rephrased as “a course changing means capable of changing a flowing direction of a game ball”.

  Feature A3. The gaming machine according to Feature A1 or Feature A2, wherein the decoration means is a decoration sheet provided with a decoration pattern.

  When the decorative means is a decorative sheet as in the above configuration, it is possible to facilitate the printing of a decorative pattern or the like, or the decorative means itself can be thinned, thereby preventing the game board components including the game board from becoming thick. it can. On the other hand, since it is in the form of a sheet, it tends to be a two-dimensional decoration, and the design may be degraded. In particular, in a configuration in which the sheet is attached to a plate-shaped game board, even if the decorative pattern is printed so as to look three-dimensional, the decorative pattern is also related to the shape of the plate-shaped game board. It becomes easier to see in a plane. In this regard, as described in the feature A1, by providing the decorative sheet with the space between the game board and the game board, the decorative pattern can be easily seen regardless of the shape of the game board.

Feature A4. In the space, a reflecting portion (outer peripheral surfaces 421, 331) for receiving and reflecting light from the light emitting means is provided,
The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A3, wherein light reflected from the reflection section is applied to the decoration means.

  According to the above configuration, the decoration means is illuminated not only by the direct light from the light emitting means but also by the reflected light from the reflection part. Therefore, the visibility and design of the decorating means can be further improved.

Feature A5. The gaming board is provided with a display device (symbol display device 41) having a display screen (display screen G) and a surrounding member (center frame 42) surrounding the display device,
The surrounding member is formed to extend to the space,
The gaming machine according to Feature A4, wherein the reflection portion is formed at a portion of the surrounding member that extends to the space.

  According to the above configuration, the effect of the feature A3 can be obtained by using an existing configuration such as a surrounding member surrounding the display screen.

  Although the surrounding member is formed so as to extend into the space, the same effect can be obtained when the surrounding member is formed so as to extend forward from the space (or from behind the space). Can be obtained. In short, it is only necessary that a part of the surrounding member is formed so as to exist in the space.

  Further, the reflecting portion present in the space may be formed by a component for attaching the surrounding member to the game board. In this case, it is possible to facilitate the processing of the mirror surface for reflection.

Feature A6. The surrounding member is attached to the game board by an attaching portion (flange 422) that is attached to the gaming board from the front,
The gaming machine according to Feature A5, wherein the reflection portion is also formed on a surface on which the attachment portion overlaps the game board.

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to irradiate the decoration means with the light reflected through the mounting portion. Thus, the irradiation light can be used without leakage, and the effect of the light can be more suitably realized.

Feature A7. The light emitting means is for irradiating light such that an incident angle with respect to the decoration means is an obtuse angle,
Features A1 to A3, wherein light from one light-emitting means and light from another light-emitting means or reflected light from the one light-emitting means are illuminated from both ends with the decoration means interposed therebetween. The gaming machine according to any one of A6.

  If the incident angle is made obtuse as in the above configuration, a longer distance from the light emitting means to the irradiation target of the decoration means can be ensured as compared with a configuration in which the incident angle is acute, and the light emitting means is arranged accordingly. The degree of freedom of position is improved. On the other hand, when the incident angle is an obtuse angle, a shadow is likely to occur on the decoration means. On the other hand, in the above configuration, since the light is emitted from both directions (for example, both left and right directions) of the decoration means, the possible shadow can be erased by one light and the other light. Therefore, it is possible to make the decoration means more visible.

Feature A8. The light emitting means is arranged at a position corresponding to a peripheral portion of the game board (a front peripheral portion 310),
The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A7, wherein a shielding portion that makes the light emitting unit difficult or invisible from the front of the gaming machine is formed in the peripheral portion.

  According to the above configuration, it is difficult to confirm the light emitting means itself from the front of the gaming machine, and it is possible to confirm only the light to the decorative means. Therefore, the design of the gaming machine can be further improved.

<Characteristic B group>
Feature B1. A game area (game area PE) where a game ball can flow down is formed on the front surface, and a game board (transparent board 300) having transparency,
A rail (inner rail portion 51, outer rail portion 52) disposed on the front of the game board and capable of guiding a game ball to the game area;
A plurality of nails (nails 38) protruding from the surface of the gaming board to the front of the gaming machine in the gaming area;
A pattern forming body (decorative sheet 350, especially the first pattern), which is arranged at a position behind the gaming machine on the gaming board, on which a pattern is formed, and in which the pattern can be visually recognized from the front of the gaming machine through the gaming board. Sheet 351),
A gaming machine equipped with.

  According to the above configuration, the object on which the rails and nails are provided (game board) and the object on which the pattern is applied (the pattern forming body) are separated and arranged in front and behind, so that the rails and nails are buried in the portion where the pattern is applied. By doing so, it is possible to avoid such an event that the picture is crushed and the appearance is deteriorated. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the design of the gaming machine component parts and attract interest in the game.

  Feature B2. The gaming machine according to Feature B1, wherein the pattern forming body is detachable from the gaming machine separately from the gaming board.

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to easily replace parts in the game hall, for example, it is possible to replace only the decoration part (pattern forming body) of the model, etc. It is possible to reduce generated waste parts.

Feature B3. An illumination unit (illumination plate 400, side LED 510) that is arranged at a position behind the gaming machine on the game board and irradiates the picture forming body with light,
The gaming machine according to Feature B1 or Feature B2, wherein the irradiation unit is detachable separately from the game board and the pattern forming body.

  According to the above configuration, since the light is applied to the pattern forming body, the visibility of the pattern is improved. In such a configuration, if the irradiation means can be separately removed, even if a failure occurs in the illumination or the like of the irradiation means, it is only necessary to replace it, and it is necessary to replace even the game board and the pattern forming body. Absent. Therefore, the maintenance can be facilitated while improving the visibility of the picture.

  Feature B4. A second pattern forming body which is arranged at a position behind the pattern forming body behind the gaming machine, on which a pattern is formed, and which allows the pattern to be visually recognized from the front of the game machine through the game board and the pattern forming body ( The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B3, including a decorative sheet 350).

  According to the above configuration, each of the picture forming body and the second picture forming body becomes visible from the front of the gaming machine. That is, the pattern forming body and the second pattern forming body are stacked, and the respective patterns of the stacked forming body can be visually recognized through the game board. By doing so, the degree of freedom of the pattern configuration can be improved by combining the patterns of the respective formed bodies.

  In addition, the pattern forming body may be expressed as a first pattern forming body in relation to the second pattern forming body.

  Feature B5. Positioning means (front peripheral portion 310) for positioning the game board and the picture forming body so as to form a space at a predetermined interval in the front-rear direction between the game board and the picture forming body. The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B4, wherein:

  According to the above configuration, since a space is formed between the game board and the picture forming body, the rails and nails in the game board and the picture in the picture forming body are arranged at positions overlapping in the front-rear direction. Even so, if the player tilts his / her gaze, it does not seem to overlap in the front-back direction (when viewed from an angle). This makes it possible to avoid a phenomenon that the (part of) the pattern in the pattern forming body becomes invisible in any way.

<Characteristic C group>
Feature C1. A game area (game area PE) where a game ball can flow down is formed on the front surface, and a game board (transparent board 300) having transparency,
A rail (inner rail portion 51, outer rail portion 52) disposed on the front of the game board and capable of guiding a game ball to the game area;
Decoration means (decoration sheet 350) arranged at a position behind the game machine on the game board and made visible from the front of the game machine through the game board;
A light-emitting means (side LED 510) arranged behind the game board as viewed in the front-rear direction and capable of illuminating the decoration means;
With
The gaming machine, wherein the light emitting means is disposed outside the rail in a front view.

  According to the above configuration, since the decoration means is disposed behind the game board, the decoration means is not stained or damaged by the game ball flowing down the game area. On the other hand, as a result of the decoration means being arranged behind the game board, light from a game hall or the like may be difficult to reach. Therefore, since the light is emitted by the light emitting means arranged behind the game board, the decoration means does not become dim and the decoration means can be easily seen.

  In addition, since the light emitting means is arranged outside the rail and does not interfere with the decoration means, the game area behind the game area can be fully utilized for decoration purposes. Further, since the light emitting means is arranged outside the rail, the light emitting means itself can be hidden from the front of the gaming machine. Then, as a result of the light emitting means being behind the game board, even if the light emitting means is arranged outside the rail, the trouble of forming a light passage hole in the rail is eliminated.

  As a result, the visibility of the decorating means can be suitably increased, and it is possible to draw interest in the game.

  Feature C2. The light emitting means is for illuminating light such that an incident angle with respect to the decoration means is obtuse, and illuminates the decoration means arranged at a substantially central portion in a front view of the game board. The gaming machine according to feature C1, wherein the gaming machine has a configuration capable of performing the following.

  As in the above configuration, if it is a configuration that can irradiate light substantially toward the center from outside the rail provided on the end side of the game area, it can be said that the entire game area can be irradiated with light. . Therefore, the degree of freedom in the arrangement of the decoration means and the irradiation target can be improved, and the effect of the feature C1 can be more suitably achieved.

  Feature C3. The gaming machine according to Feature C1 or Feature C2, wherein, in the gaming board, a shielding portion that makes rearward viewing impossible or difficult is formed on an outer portion of the rail when viewed from the front.

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to make it difficult to visually recognize the light emitting means arranged outside the rail. In particular, even if the visibility of the decorating means is reduced if it is impossible or difficult to view the rear part outside the rail, the design is less likely to deteriorate compared to the game area inside the rail. Therefore, by adopting the above configuration, the design of the gaming machine can be improved, and interest in the game can be increased.

Feature C4. A peripheral portion (front peripheral portion 310) formed with the peripheral edge of the game board facing rearward,
The gaming machine according to any one of features C1 to C3, wherein the light emitting means is provided on the peripheral portion.

  According to the above configuration, if the game board is formed to be thick with the peripheral edge facing rearward, it becomes possible to provide the light emitting means at that position without newly preparing a mounting portion. Therefore, the configuration can be simplified. In particular, the peripheral edge of the game board needs to have a certain length in the thickness direction to secure the strength of the game board. Therefore, the structure for securing the strength can be used in the mounting position of the light emitting means, and the number of members can be reduced by centralizing the functions.

  Feature C5. The gaming machine according to feature C4, wherein the peripheral portion is formed so as to determine an arrangement position of gaming machine components arranged behind the gaming board.

  According to the above configuration, the positioning function of the gaming machine component arranged rearward and the arrangement position of the light emitting means described in the feature C5 can be shared by the peripheral portion.

  Note that the gaming machine component may be a decoration means or another plate material (irradiation plate 400).

  Feature C6. The gaming machine according to any one of features C1 to C5, wherein a transmission space (second space E2) capable of transmitting light is formed from the light emitting unit to the irradiation target in the decoration unit.

  According to the above configuration, since the light from the light emitting unit is transmitted and radiated to the irradiation target, the light path can be delivered directly to the irradiation target without obstructing the light path. Therefore, the visibility of the irradiation target can be improved.

  In addition, the above configuration can be rephrased as "the light from the light emitting means reaches the irradiation target in the decoration means without being blocked".

Feature C7. Positioning means (front peripheral portion) for positioning the game board and the decoration means so as to form a space (second space E2) spaced a predetermined distance in the front-rear direction between the game board and the decoration means. 310),
The gaming machine according to Feature C6, wherein the transmission space is formed by the space.

  According to the above configuration, by providing a space portion with a predetermined interval between the game board and the decoration means, it is possible to secure a path of light from the light emitting means, and it is possible to improve the visibility of the decoration means. . Here, by separating the space, the light from the game hall or the like is less likely to reach the decoration means as compared with a configuration in which the decoration means directly touches the game board. On the other hand, since the light emitting means is provided, it is possible to make the decoration means easier to see by providing the space, and unlike the indirect light such as the light in the above-mentioned game hall, etc. By irradiating the effect light, it is possible to realize a light effect according to a game situation or the like. Therefore, the degree of attention to the game can be appropriately increased.

<Feature D group>
Feature D1. A game area (game area PE) where a game ball can flow down is formed on the front surface, and a game board (transparent board 300) having transparency,
Decoration means (decoration sheet 350) arranged at a position overlapping the game board in the front-rear direction and visible from the front of the game machine through the game board;
A light emitting means (irradiation plate 400) arranged at a position behind the gaming machine of the decoration means and capable of illuminating the decoration means from behind;
With
When the intensity of light reaching the decoration means from the light emitting means is in the first state, the decoration means makes the first decoration (the second symbol P2 or the like) visible from the front of the gaming machine, and Is weaker than the first state or in the second state where the light does not reach, the second decoration (the first symbol P1) different from the first decoration can be visually recognized from the front of the gaming machine. A gaming machine characterized by having a function of changing a game machine.

  According to the above configuration, the decoration projected according to the state of the light reaching the decoration means becomes the first decoration or the second decoration. Therefore, by switching the light emitting means (or relative movement of the decoration means), the same decoration is obtained. A plurality of decorative effects can be imparted despite being a decorative means. Therefore, it is possible to increase interest in the game and use the information to improve the degree of attention.

  Feature D2. The decoration means has a configuration in which when the intensity of light from the light emitting means is in the second state, the decoration means is less likely to transmit light than in the first state, wherein the decoration means is characterized in that: Gaming machine.

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to make a difference between showing the first decoration and displaying the second decoration by utilizing the transmittance of light from the light emitting means. Thereby, it is possible to show different decorations only by switching the light emitting means, and it is possible to enhance the decoration effect with a simple configuration.

  Feature D3. The decoration means includes a first decoration sheet (first design sheet 351) on which the first decoration is applied, and a second decoration sheet (second design sheet 353) on which the second decoration is applied. The gaming machine according to Feature D1 or Feature D2, wherein the second decorative sheet is stacked in front of the first decorative sheet.

  According to the above configuration, the first decoration and the second decoration are applied to different decoration sheets, and the manufacturing method of the decoration means can be simplified. In addition, for example, if the present configuration is applied to the feature D2, it is possible to determine which decoration is visible by using the light transmittance of the stacked decorative sheets. That is, since the second decoration sheet on which the second decoration is applied is stacked in front of the first decoration sheet on which the first decoration is applied, the second decoration is placed before and the first decoration is placed after. By doing so, it is possible to change the visibility of each decoration depending on whether light is transmitted to the first decoration sheet or light is transmitted to the second decoration sheet using the light transmittance. Becomes

  Feature D4. The light emitting device is provided between the first decorative sheet and the second decorative sheet, and transmits the light when the intensity of the light from the light emitting unit is the first state, and transmits the light when the intensity is the second state. The gaming machine according to Feature D3, further comprising a shielding sheet (shielding sheet 352) that does not transmit the light.

  With the simple configuration in which the shielding sheet is sandwiched between the two decorative sheets as in the above-described configuration, it is possible to make the decoration of the first decorative sheet or the decoration of the second decorative sheet different.

  Feature D5. The gaming machine according to any one of features D1 to D4, wherein the first decoration and the second decoration in the decoration means are arranged at positions overlapping in the front-rear direction.

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to show different decorations even at the same portion depending on the state of light. Therefore, a plurality of decorative effects can be provided using the limited game area.

  Feature D6. Any of features D1 to D5, comprising a second light emitting means (side LED 510) arranged at a position in front of the gaming machine with respect to the decoration means and capable of illuminating the decoration means from the front. 2. The gaming machine according to 1.

  According to the above configuration, the visibility of the first decoration and the second decoration can be changed by combining the switching of the state of the light emitting unit that illuminates the decorative unit from behind with the light emission control of the second light emitting unit. For example, in the state where light is illuminated from the front, not only the effect of bringing attention to the decoration means can be expected, but also the visibility of the surface of the decoration means can be improved. However, in this state, when the light from behind is strongly illuminated, the surface becomes difficult to see, and the weaker light from behind makes it easier to see. Conversely, if the light is not illuminated from the front, it is considered that the visibility of the surface of the decoration means is reduced, but depending on the intensity of the light from the rear, the relationship is opposite to the above. . As described above, the visibility of the decorative means can be changed by utilizing the relationship between the intensities of light illuminated from the front and the back.

  The light emitting means may be expressed as a first light emitting means in relation to the second light emitting means.

  Feature D7. Positioning means (rear peripheral portion) for positioning the light emitting means and the decoration means so as to form a space (first space E1) spaced a predetermined distance in the front-rear direction between the light emitting means and the decoration means. 460), the gaming machine according to any one of features D1 to D6.

  According to the above configuration, the light from the light emitting unit reaches the decoration unit in a diffused state as compared with the configuration in which the light emitting unit and the decoration unit are closely contacted with each other to illuminate the light. It is possible to reduce the size and the number.

  Feature D8. The gaming machine according to Feature D7, further comprising a light guide (light guide 370) provided in the space and guiding light from the light emitting means to a specific portion in the decoration means.

  According to the above configuration, by guiding the light from the light emitting unit to the specific portion, the specific portion can be locally illuminated, and the light state (first state / second state) at the specific portion can be changed. It becomes possible. This makes it possible to locally switch the decoration (first decoration / second decoration) in the specific part.

  In addition, if the specific part is the position where the first decoration or the second decoration is provided, it is possible to effectively switch the visibility by switching the state of light at the position where the decoration is provided.

  Feature D9. It is provided with a shielding means (shielding cylinder 360) which is provided in the space and shields the light from the light emitting means from being illuminated in a direction intersecting the direction from the light emitting means to the decoration means. The gaming machine according to Feature D7 or Feature D8.

  According to the above configuration, the light from the light emitting means is illuminated only toward the decoration means. Accordingly, it is possible to realize a portion that is illuminated by the light from the light emitting unit and a portion that is not illuminated without changing the state of the light emitting unit (that is, while keeping the light emitting unit emitting light). Conversely, when the light is shielded by the shielding means, it is possible to provide a part that is not affected by the state change of the light emitting means to the decoration means and a part that does not reach the decoration means. Therefore, the decoration effect of the decoration means can be enhanced.

  In the space, an area surrounded by the shielding means is provided, an object to be illuminated with light from the light emitting means is provided on the decoration means side in the area, and a light emitting means dedicated to the object is provided on the light emitting means side in the area. May be provided. With this configuration, it is possible to change the visibility of the area without changing the visibility of another area due to a change in the state of the dedicated light emitting unit.

  In the case where the area surrounded by the shielding means is provided as described above, if the inner wall is mirror-finished so as to have a light reflecting function, light diffused from the light emitting means is concentrated in the surrounded area. It is possible to improve the visibility of the enclosed area on the decoration means side.

Feature D10. As a kind of the first decoration of the decoration means, it has a character decoration portion (third design P3) on which characters are given,
The gaming machine according to Feature D9, wherein the shielding unit is provided on a periphery of a character in the character decoration unit.

  According to the above configuration, the visibility of the character decoration portion can be improved by the shielding means. In particular, it can be said that there is a need to improve the visibility of characters as described above, in which not only can they be confirmed but also they can be read and a certain degree of visibility is required.

  Feature D11. A feature D1 comprising a plurality of the light emitting means, and a control means (a function of executing a light emission control process in the effect control device 82) capable of individually controlling the light emission of the plurality of light emitting means. A gaming machine according to any one of D10 to D10.

  According to the above configuration, by performing individual control of each light emitting unit, it is possible to control only a portion where visibility is to be changed. Thus, the decorative patterns can be diversified.

<Feature E group>
Feature E1. A game area (game area PE) where a game ball can flow down is formed on the front surface, and a first plate body (transparent board 300) having transparency,
A second plate (decorative sheet 350, irradiation plate 400) arranged at a position behind the first plate in the gaming machine;
Movable means (movable role 600 etc.) arranged between the first plate and the second plate;
Driving means (movable accessory driving unit 610) for moving the movable means in the space (first space E1 or second space E2) between the first plate body and the second plate body;
A gaming machine comprising:

  According to the above configuration, the movable means can be freely arranged without interfering with the game ball flowing down the game area, and the movable means can be moved freely. In this way, if the game area is utilized not three-dimensionally but three-dimensionally including the back side, it is possible to suitably enhance the effect in a limited area.

Feature E2. Predetermined presentation means (display screen G) arranged at a position behind the movable means,
Effect control means for controlling the effect means (function of executing various effect processing by effect controller 82);
With
The movable means is movable to a first position overlapping the predetermined effecting means in the front-rear direction, and a second position having an area overlapping the predetermined effecting means in the front-rear direction smaller or not overlapping the first position. The gaming machine according to feature E1, wherein:

  According to the above configuration, when the movable means moves from the second position to the first position, an area overlapping the predetermined effecting means in the front-rear direction increases, and it is possible to perform an effect in which the movable means and the predetermined effecting means are associated with each other. It becomes possible. And when such an effect is not performed, if the movable means is arranged at the second position, the area overlapping the predetermined effect means in the front-rear direction is reduced, so that the game which pays attention to the predetermined effect means From a person's perspective, the movable means is difficult to see from the front. Therefore, it is possible to improve the surprising effect at the time of moving to the first position, and to increase the attention of the effect in which the movable means and the predetermined effect means are associated.

  Feature E3. The feature E2 is characterized in that the first plate body includes a shielding means (decorative sheet 350) for shielding the movable means from the front when the movable means is disposed at the second position. The gaming machine described.

  According to the above configuration, the movable unit disposed at the second position is shielded by the shielding unit, and is difficult or invisible from the front. As a result, it is possible to further improve the surprising effect of moving to the first position.

  Feature E4. Switching means (decorative sheet) for switching the state of the first plate body between a first state in which the movable means is visible from the front of the gaming machine and a second state in which the movable means is more difficult or invisible than the first state. 350, a game machine according to any one of features E1 to E3, characterized by having a function of executing a light emission control process by the effect control device 82).

  According to the above configuration, the visibility of the movable means provided behind the first plate changes depending on the state of the first plate. This makes it possible to enhance the effect produced by the movable means.

  Feature E5. The gaming machine according to Feature E4, wherein said switching means can execute switching between said first state and said second state without changing the position of said movable means.

  According to the above configuration, the visibility of the movable unit can be changed without operating the movable unit by the driving unit. Thereby, for example, it is possible to perform an effect such as improving visibility before the operation of the movable means (in the first state) and then operating the movable means while focusing on the movable means, thereby diversifying the effect pattern. Becomes possible.

  Feature E6. The driving means is configured to be capable of moving the movable means in a state where the first plate is switched to the second state by the switching means, wherein the driving means is capable of moving the movable means. Gaming machine.

  According to the above configuration, when the movable means operates in a state where the visibility of the movable means is reduced by the first plate, it becomes difficult for the player to grasp the movable means. Thereby, for example, it is possible to improve the surprising effect of the appearance of the movable means.

  Feature E7. The gaming machine according to any one of features E1 to E6, wherein the second plate is visible from the front of the gaming machine through the first plate.

  According to the above configuration, the movable means moves in front of the second plate that is visible from the front of the gaming machine. For example, if the second plate body is configured to be decorated by printing or the like, the movable means may move the space between the first plate body having the game area formed thereon and the decorated second plate body. It is configured to move. Thus, the functions can be shared among the components, and the configuration can be simplified. Further, for example, in the case of performing component replacement or the like, it is possible to reduce the number of replacement components to the minimum required.

Feature E8. Light-emitting means (irradiation plate 400) capable of illuminating the movable means with light,
The light from the light emitting unit may be illuminated also on the first plate or the second plate, and the light from the light emitting unit may be applied to the first plate or the second plate. The gaming machine according to any one of features E1 to E7, characterized in that, when illuminated, the visibility of an irradiated portion on the first plate or the second plate can be changed.

  According to the above configuration, the movable means not only moves between the first plate and the second plate, but is also illuminated by the light emitting means. This makes it possible to further enhance the effect produced by the movable means. In addition, the light from the light emitting means may be irradiated to the first plate or the second plate, and when the light is irradiated, the visibility of the portion changes. That is, by combining the effect of illuminating the movable means with light and the effect of changing the visibility of the first plate or the second plate by light, the combination pattern of the effects is diversified, and It can be used to improve attention.

<Characteristic F group>
Feature F1. A game area (game area PE) where a game ball can flow down is formed on the front surface, and a first plate body (transparent board 300) having transparency,
A second plate (decorative sheet 350), which is arranged at a position behind the first plate and behind the gaming machine and is made visible from the front of the gaming machine through the first plate;
The first plate and the second plate are so formed as to form a space (a second space E2) spaced at a predetermined distance in the front-rear direction between the first plate and the second plate. Positioning means (front peripheral portion 310) for positioning the plate body;
A ball entry portion (special operating port 333) provided on the first plate body and capable of entering a game ball;
A discharge passage (a guide passage in the third embodiment) for discharging a game ball that has entered the ball entry portion,
With
The discharge passage,
A first passage portion (lateral passage 335) for guiding a game ball in a predetermined direction on the front side of the second plate body in the space portion;
A second passage (a second rear passage 336) for guiding a game ball guided by the first passage to the rear of the second plate body;
A gaming machine comprising:

  According to the above configuration, since the first plate is transparent, various decoration and effect effects can be exhibited by the second plate regardless of the game area. And since the discharge path of the game ball which entered the ball entry part has the composition which guides a game ball in a predetermined direction in a space part, the decoration by a 2nd above-mentioned body, a production effect, and a game ball A novel gaming machine linked with the operation of (1).

  Feature F2. The gaming machine according to Feature F1, wherein the predetermined direction is a direction including a horizontal direction when the gaming machine is viewed from the front.

  According to the above configuration, the flowing speed of the game ball becomes slower than in the vertical direction. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult for the game ball to be guided in the predetermined direction to be overlooked.

Feature F3. A part of the wall portion of the first passage portion on the rear side of the gaming machine is formed by the second plate,
At a portion of the second plate body which forms a wall of the first passage portion, a notifying means (an eighth symbol P8) for notifying that a game ball is guided to the first passage portion is provided. The gaming machine according to Feature F1 or Feature F2.

  According to the above configuration, not only the part of the wall portion of the first passage portion can be shared by the second plate member, but also if the second plate member is provided with the notification means, the first passage portion can be moved to the first passage portion. The fact that the game ball is guided can be grasped not only by the operation of the game ball passing through the first passage portion but also by the first passage portion itself. Therefore, the relevance between the decoration and the effect of the second plate and the effect of the game ball can be made closer by the notification means, and the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

Feature F4. A detection unit (detection sensor 338) for detecting that a game ball has entered the ball entry unit,
The gaming machine according to any one of features F1 to F3, wherein the detection unit is provided at a position in front of the second plate in the discharge passage.

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to quickly detect that the ball has entered the ball entry section. In particular, in the discharge passage, when an effect that enhances the relevance with the decoration of the second plate body or the like is performed thereafter, at least before the second plate body is guided rearward (the game balls can be visually recognized). In the situation), the effect should be performed, and it is considered that the above configuration has significance.

  Feature F5. The light emitting device (side LED 510) provided in the space portion and illuminating a game ball passing through the first passage portion with light may be provided. Gaming machine.

  By illuminating the game sphere with light using the space as in the above configuration, there is no obstruction such as a nail or an accessory provided in the game area (the first plate body side), and the position and light of the light emitting means are eliminated. The degree of freedom of the route is improved. Then, the effect of light is added to the decoration and the like and the operation of the game ball by the second plate body, and the effect is increased in thickness.

  Feature F6. The positions of the first passage and the light emitting means are determined so that light from the light emitting means is illuminated by game balls passing through the first passage and reflected toward the front of the gaming machine. The gaming machine according to Feature F5.

  According to the above configuration, the light is reflected on the game ball, and the light is emitted toward the front of the game machine, so that it becomes easy to notice that the game ball has been guided to the first passage portion.

Feature F7. The discharge passage,
A third passage portion (first rear passage 334) capable of guiding a game ball having entered the ball entry portion to the rear of the second plate body without passing through the first passage portion;
Switching means (movable wall portion 337) for switching between guiding the game ball having entered the ball entry portion to the first passage portion side or the third passage portion side;
The gaming machine according to any one of features F1 to F6, comprising:

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to switch between the discharge through the space portion to the rear of the second plate body and the discharge as it is by the switching means. Therefore, as in the feature F1, it is possible to perform an effect in which the decoration and the effect of the second plate are associated with the operation of the game ball, or not. In particular, gaming machines are provided with various effects configurations (display screens, light-emitting units, etc.), and the places to be noticed may differ depending on the gaming situation. In this regard, with the configuration described above, it is possible to suitably realize an effect using the operation of the game ball that has entered the ball entry section depending on the game situation.

Feature F8. Information acquisition means for acquiring pending information based on the entry of a game ball into the entry section (a function of executing a winning process for an operating port by the main control device 81);
An information storage means (reserved ball storage area 232) for storing the reserved information acquired by the information acquiring means with a predetermined number, which is a plurality of numbers, as an upper limit;
Grant determination means (a function of executing a success / failure determination process by the main control device 81) for sequentially determining whether or not to grant a privilege to a player with respect to the hold information stored by the information storage means;
When the predetermined suspension information is stored in the information storage unit and the predetermined suspension information becomes a target of the allocation determination at a timing earlier than the predetermined suspension information becomes a target of the allocation determination. Destination specifying means for specifying information corresponding to the result of the assignment determination (a function of executing a holding confirmation process by the main control device 81);
With
The game according to Feature F7, wherein the switching means is configured to be able to execute switching of the guide destination of the game ball based on a result of the specification by the destination specifying means being a predetermined result. Machine.

  According to the above configuration, the switching of the guide destination of the game ball by the switching means is executed at a timing earlier than the determination of the provision by the provision determining means. Therefore, it is possible to grasp the result (specification result by the first specifying means) before the result of the determination of the giving is notified, that is, at the time when the ball enters the ball entry part. Therefore, in addition to the game of simply enjoying watching the result of the determination of giving, the game of adding that the game ball enters the ball entry section and enjoys watching in which direction it is distributed is enjoyed. As a result, the degree of attention to the game can be further increased.

  Feature F9. The switching means is configured to play a game ball next to the game ball related to the hold information that triggered the execution of the switching so as to be guided to the first passage portion so as to be guided to the third passage portion. The gaming machine according to Feature F8, wherein switching of a ball guide destination is executable.

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to more clearly grasp the game ball for which the guide destination is switched. That is, if the subsequent game ball is also guided to the third passage portion side, it becomes difficult to know which game ball has been specified by the first specifying means. Therefore, according to the above, it is possible to more appropriately increase the degree of attention without causing such inconvenience.

  Feature F10. A storage means (shutter 340) provided in the first passage portion and capable of switching between a storage state in which the game balls guided to the first passage portion are stored and a non-storage state in which the game balls are not stored is provided. The gaming machine according to Feature F8 or Feature F9.

  According to the above configuration, it is difficult for the player to feel unfairness as long as the game balls are discharged from the game area, even if they are stored for production. And if it is made into such a storage state, it can suppress that a game ball runs through a discharge passage and misses it.

<Characteristic G group>
Feature G1. Launching means (playing ball launching mechanism 53) for launching the playing ball toward the play area (play area PE);
A game board (transparent board 300) in which a game area (game area PE) in which a game ball fired by the shooting means flows down is formed on the front surface;
A ball entry portion (through gate 35) provided on the game board and capable of entering a game ball;
Detection means (detection sensor 35b) provided in the ball entry portion for detecting a game ball entered in the ball entry portion;
An effect plate (decorative sheet 350) for effect provided at a predetermined distance from the game board;
A control device (main control device 81) for grasping a detection result from the detection means,
With
A gaming machine, wherein a wiring between the detection means and the control device is disposed in a space (a second space E2) formed by the predetermined interval.

  According to the above configuration, in a configuration in which the game ball fired from the firing means flows down the game area and the game ball enters the ball entry section, the detection result is grasped by the control device. An effect plate is provided behind the formed game board at a predetermined interval, and wiring between the detection means and the control device is arranged in a space formed by the predetermined interval. In this way, it is not necessary to make a hole in the presentation board and connect the wiring to the control device from the back of the presentation board, and to simplify the configuration (wiring and the like) behind the game board. Can be. In particular, various control devices and wiring are arranged behind the game board, and even if some operation is performed due to fraud, etc., it may be difficult to find it if the device and wiring are mixed. . Therefore, according to the above configuration, it is possible to simplify wiring and prevent fraud.

  Feature G2. An effect substrate (side substrate 500) is disposed in the space, and the detection unit and the control device are connected to each other via the substrate. Gaming machine.

  According to the above configuration, it is not necessary to lengthen the wiring through the substrate. Therefore, the wiring relationship can be further organized.

  Feature G3. The gaming machine according to Feature G2, wherein the board is provided on a peripheral portion of the gaming board.

  According to the above configuration, it is necessary to secure a certain length in the thickness direction at the periphery of the game board in order to secure the strength of the game board. Therefore, if the substrate is provided at the peripheral portion, it is not necessary to secure a wide predetermined interval for providing the substrate, and the effects of the features G1 and G2 can be obtained in a limited space.

  Feature G4. The gaming machine according to feature G2 or G3, wherein the ball entry portion is provided at a peripheral edge of a game area.

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to further shorten the wiring to the substrate.

Feature G5. Launching means (playing ball launching mechanism 53) for launching the playing ball toward the play area (play area PE);
A game board (transparent board 300) in which a game area (game area PE) in which a game ball fired by the shooting means flows down is formed on the front surface;
A ball entry portion (through gate 35) provided on the game board and capable of entering a game ball;
Grant determining means for performing a grant determination as to whether or not to grant a privilege to the player based on the fact that the game ball has entered the ball entry portion (a function of executing a hit / fail determination process by the main control device 81);
Performing the game replay operation on the first screen based on the provision of the provision determination by the provision determination unit, and terminating the game use operation as a stop result corresponding to the result of the provision determination; A first game time control unit (a function of executing a display control process by the effect control device 82) for performing display control of the first screen as one of the game times;
Based on the fact that the giving determination is made by the giving determination means, a game replay operation is executed on a second screen different from the first screen and smaller than the first screen, and Terminating the game replay operation as a stoppage corresponding to the result of the above is regarded as one of the game replays, and the display control of the second screen is executed by a second game replay control means (a game replay control process by the main control device 81). Function to execute)
Provided at a predetermined distance from the game board, and provided with an effect board (decorative sheet 350) for effecting;
The gaming board is formed to have transparency,
The gaming machine, wherein the second screen is provided at the predetermined interval.

  According to the above configuration, even if the second screen is provided on the back of the game board, the second screen can be viewed from the front of the game machine because the game board is transparent. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide the second screen outside the game area, for example. By doing so, it is possible to provide the first screen and the second screen without pressing the limited game area.

<Characteristic H group>
Feature H1. An effect executing means (a function of executing a display control process by the effect control device 82) for effecting an effect on the display screen (display screen G) based on the satisfaction of the predetermined condition;
A specific display unit (decorative sheet) provided in an area that does not overlap in the front-rear direction with respect to the display screen so as to be visible from the front of the gaming machine;
With
The specific display unit allows the first decoration to be visually recognized when the intensity of the irradiated light is in the first state, and allows the second decoration to be visually recognized when the intensity of the irradiated light is the second state. It is configured to be,
The gaming machine, wherein the second decoration is used as a part (fish school) of a predetermined character used in a specific effect (fish school effect) on the display screen.

  According to the above configuration, a part of the predetermined character used in the specific effect on the display screen is displayed as the second decoration on the specific display unit. Then, for example, if the second decoration is used in the specific effect, the predetermined character in the specific effect can be displayed over the size of the display screen, and a more dynamic effect can be achieved.

  Here, the enlargement of the display screen not only increases the cost, but also if the effect is always performed on the large display screen, the eyestrain of the player may be concerned. Therefore, if the second decoration is visually recognized at the time of the specific effect without visually recognizing the second decoration at the normal time, the above-mentioned dynamic effect can be realized without making the display screen too large. It becomes possible.

Feature H2. The specific effect is an effect in which the predetermined character moves in a predetermined direction on the display screen,
The gaming machine according to Feature H1, wherein the second decoration is provided in parallel with the display screen in the predetermined direction.

  According to the above configuration, an effect in which the predetermined character in the specific effect moves in the predetermined direction can be dynamically realized by using the second decoration to be equal to or larger than the width of the display screen in the predetermined direction.

  Feature H3. The gaming machine according to Feature H2, wherein the second decoration is provided in parallel at predetermined positions in both directions of the predetermined direction on the display screen.

  According to the above configuration, the effect of the feature H2 can be exerted in both directions.

  Feature H4. The gaming machine according to the feature H2 or H3, wherein a shielding member (center frame 42) for shielding a rear side is provided at a boundary between the display screen and the specific display unit.

  According to the above configuration, in the effect using the predetermined character on the display screen and the second decoration, the shielding member is present at the boundary between the display screen and the specific display unit, so that the predetermined character cannot be visually recognized once. The effect can be as follows. Thus, even if there is a slight difference in appearance between the predetermined character on the display screen and the second decoration, the character can be temporarily invisible, thereby reducing a sense of discomfort.

Feature H5. The second decoration is juxtaposed at predetermined positions in both directions of the predetermined direction on the display screen,
Displaying one second decoration in the specific display unit, and then controlling not to display the second decoration,
Further, executing the specific effect on the display screen,
Thereafter, in the specific effect, the other second decoration is displayed, and thereafter, it is possible to control so as not to display the second decoration. The method according to any one of features H2 to H4, wherein Gaming machine.

  According to the above configuration, the specific effect can be suitably executed.

  Feature H6. The gaming machine according to any one of features H1 to H5, wherein a game area (game area PE) in which a game ball flows down is formed in front of the specific display section.

  According to the above configuration, excellent effects such as the characteristic H1 can be achieved without increasing the size of the display screen and without pressing the game area.

  Any one of the technical ideas shown in the above-described features may be applied to other features, or the technical ideas shown in a plurality of features may be combined and applied to other features. It is also possible to extract a part of the configuration shown in each feature and apply it to other features.

  Hereinafter, a basic configuration of a gaming machine to which the above features can be applied will be described.

  Pachinko gaming machine: operating means (launch handle 54) operated by the player, gaming ball firing means (gaming ball firing mechanism 53) for firing a game ball based on the operation of the operating means, and the launched gaming ball Is provided to the predetermined game area (game area PE), a ball passage (rail portion 51, 52), and each game component arranged in the game area, and a predetermined passage portion (general prize) among the respective game components is provided. A gaming machine that gives a privilege to a player when a game ball passes through the mouth 31 or the like.

  Spinning-type gaming machines such as slot machines: equipped with variable display means for variably displaying a symbol row composed of a plurality of symbols and then finally displaying the symbol row, and starting to change the symbol due to the operation of the starting operation means The variation of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the stopping operation means or after a predetermined time has elapsed, and a special game advantageous to the player on condition that the final stopped symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol is required. A gaming machine that generates a state (such as a bonus game).

  Ball-based belt-type gaming machine: equipped with variable display means for displaying a symbol row composed of a plurality of symbols in a variable manner and then displaying the symbol row as a final stop. The fluctuation of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for the game or after a lapse of a predetermined time, and a special game state (bonus) which is advantageous to the player on condition that the final stop symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol is required. And a payout device for paying out game balls to the ball tray, and a payout device for providing a ball tray and taking in game balls from the ball tray. A game machine configured such that the operation of the starting operation means is enabled by throwing in a game ball.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine, 24 ... Game board, 33 ... Upper working port, 34 ... Lower working port, 35 ... Through gate, 39 ... Decoration member, 41 ... Symbol display device, 42 ... Center frame, 51 ... Inner rail part, 52 ... Outer rail portion, 54 ... Launch handle, 81 ... Main control device, 82 ... Direction control device, 300 ... Transparent plate, 331 ... Outer peripheral surface, 332 ... Flange, 333 ... Special operation port, 334 ... First rear passage, 335 … Horizontal passage, 336… second rear passage, 337… movable wall portion, 338… detection sensor, 340… shutter, 350… decoration sheet, 351… first design sheet, 352… shield sheet, 353… second design sheet, 400 irradiation plate, 410 LED, 520 left LED, 600 movable object, 700 reflection plate, G display screen, PE game area, W1 direct light, W2 reflected light, W3 straight ahead Light, W4 ... before the reflected light.

Claims (1)

On the front surface, a game area where a game ball can flow down is formed, and a transparent game board,
An effect means arranged at a position behind the gaming machine of the gaming board, and made visible from the gaming machine front through the gaming board,
A gaming machine comprising: