JP2020049149A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of sufficiently securing electric power for driving a special device.SOLUTION: Separately from a "normal power supply unit" for supplying power to progress control means and presentation control means, a game machine of the present invention is provided with a "special power supply unit" for supplying power for enabling driving of a special device. Further, power is supplied to the "normal power supply unit" via a first power supply code and power is supplied to the "special power supply unit" via a second power supply code. Therefore, it becomes possible to sufficiently secure electric power for driving the special device.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

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

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

  Among such gaming machines, some gaming machines aim to improve the effect by driving a special device movably provided as a part of the effect. For example, Patent Literature 1 discloses performing an effect of swinging an accessory that imitates a banana to suggest that a player may be given a privilege.

JP 2010-220863 A

  However, in recent years, it has become difficult to secure sufficient electric power for driving the special device, since large special devices tend to be employed.

  SUMMARY An advantage of some aspects of the invention is to provide a gaming machine that can sufficiently secure electric power for driving a special device.

In order to solve at least a part of the problems described above, a gaming machine of the present invention employs the following configuration. That is,
Progress control means for controlling the progress of the game,
Effect control means for performing control relating to effects performed with the progress of the game,
A normal power supply unit for supplying power to the progress control means and the effect control means,
As a part of the effect, a special device driven by the effect control means,
A gaming machine comprising:
A special power supply unit different from the normal power supply unit is provided, and the special device can be driven by being supplied with power from the special power supply unit.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
The special device includes an actuator,
The special device is driven by the operation of the actuator based on the drive signal output by the effect control means,
Power for the effect control means to output the drive signal is supplied from the normal power supply unit,
Power for operating the actuator may be supplied from the special power supply unit.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
A first power cord for supplying power to the normal power supply unit from outside the gaming machine;
A second power cord for supplying power to the special power supply unit from outside the gaming machine;
May be provided.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
The special power supply unit may be detachable from the gaming machine.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
A first power cord for supplying power to the normal power supply unit from outside the gaming machine;
A second power cord for supplying power to the special power supply unit from outside the gaming machine;
With
When the special power supply unit is detached from the gaming machine, the second power cord may be detached from the gaming machine.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
The progress control means may be capable of performing control relating to the progress of a game even when power is not supplied to the special power supply unit.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to sufficiently secure electric power for driving a special device.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment. It is an explanatory view showing the board surface composition of the game board 20 of the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration of a segment display unit 50 according to the present embodiment. It is an explanatory view showing the type of big hit game of the present embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the display content of the effect display device 41 of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that the "casings rise effect" of a present Example is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the execution probability of the "local character rise effect" of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the conventional power supply board notionally. FIG. 3 is an explanatory view conceptually showing a power supply board of the present embodiment. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the power supply box 91 is removed from the back pack 90. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which a power supply box 91 is attached to a back pack 90.

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

The following embodiments will be described in the following order.
A. Pachinko machine configuration:
A-1. Configuration on the front side of the device:
A-2. Game board configuration:
A-3. Configuration of control circuit:
B. Game content:
C. Power supply board:
C-1. Conventional power board:
C-2. Power supply board of this embodiment:
C-3. Attachment mode of power supply board 500:

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

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

  An upper speaker 6a is provided above the left and right of the window 4a, and a lower speaker 6b is provided below the front frame 4 (a lower front surface of the main body frame 2 described later). The upper speaker 6a and the lower speaker 6b (hereinafter collectively referred to as "speakers 6a and 6b") are driven in order to enhance a game effect.

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

  A firing handle 9 is provided on the right side of the lower plate portion 8 in the front frame 4. The rotation axis of the firing handle 9 is connected to a firing device unit mounted on the back side of the firing handle 9, and game balls stored in the upper plate 7 are supplied to the firing device unit. When the player rotates the firing handle 9, the rotation is transmitted to the firing device unit, and the firing motor 262 (stepping motor) built in the firing device unit rotates to play the game with an intensity corresponding to the rotation angle. A ball is fired.

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

  A middle frame 3 (not shown) and a main body frame 2 (not shown) are provided on the back side of the front frame 4. One end (the left side in FIG. 1) of the front frame 4 is rotatable with respect to the middle frame 3. One end (left side in FIG. 1) of the middle frame 3 is rotatably supported with respect to the main body frame 2. The main body frame 2 is a substantially rectangular frame formed by assembling wooden plate members. The pachinko machine 1 is installed in a game hall by attaching the main body frame 2 to island facilities. A game board 20 is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame 3. When the front frame 4 is rotated (opened) forward of the pachinko machine 1 with respect to the middle frame 3, the game board 20 is exposed. It will be in the state that was done.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Specifically, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 specifies (detects) an effect pattern (effect mode) based on the command received from the main control board 200, and sends an image in the effect pattern to the image / audio control board 230. Send a command to output or output audio. The CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 specifies (detects) the light emission pattern of the lamps 5a to 5c (the illumination LED 80) based on the command received from the main control board 200, and based on this light emission pattern, A "lighting start signal" for instructing to start lighting of .about.5c (illumination LED 80) and a "lighting end signal" for instructing to end lighting are transmitted to the lamp control board 300. Further, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 specifies (detects) the drive pattern of the accessory motor 70 (stepping motor) based on the command received from the main control board 200 and, based on the drive pattern, determines the drive pattern for the accessory. A “drive start signal” for instructing start of driving of the motor 70 and a “drive end signal” for instructing end of drive are transmitted to the lamp control board 300. Note that the accessory motor 70 is operated when performing an effect of moving a “movable accessory 71” described later (an accessory rising effect).

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

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

  Further, the lamp control board 300 drives the accessory motor 70 (starts driving) when receiving the “drive start signal” from the sub-control board 220, and switches the accessory motor 70 when receiving the “drive end signal”. Stop (stop driving).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to execute the “principal item rising effect” as a part of the above-described symbol change effect. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a state in which the “casing up effect” of the present embodiment is performed. As shown in FIG. 7, the “casing up effect” is an effect of moving the “movable auditorium 71” from the back side (back side) of the front frame 4 to above the front frame 4 (elevating the movable auditorium 71). It is.

  Specifically, on the back side (rear side) of the front frame 4, the accessory motor 70 (stepping motor), a “movable accessory 71” with “LUCK” displayed on the front surface, and the accessory motor 70. And a driving force transmitting means (gear, link mechanism, etc.) for transmitting the driving force to the “movable accessory 71”. When the “casing up effect” is not performed, as shown in FIG. 7A, the “movable auditorium 71” is housed on the back side (back side) of the front frame 4 (movable auditorium). 71 is at the origin position), and the “movable role 71” cannot be visually recognized from the front (player side) of the pachinko machine 1. On the other hand, in the case where the “casing up effect” is performed, as shown in FIG. 7B, the “movable servings 71” gradually rise from the back side of the front frame (back side, origin position). (The movable role 71 passes through the intermediate position), and finally, as shown in FIG. 7C, all of the characters “LUCK” are visually recognized from the front (the player side) of the pachinko machine 1. It is in a state where it can be made (the movable role 71 moves to the appearance position).

  When performing such a “casing up effect”, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 uses the variation pattern designation command (the variation pattern selected this time) received from the main control board 200 to perform the accessory motor 70. Is specified (detected). Then, based on this drive pattern, a “drive start signal” for instructing the start of driving of the accessory motor 70 and a “drive end signal” for instructing the end of driving are transmitted to the lamp control board 300. When receiving the “drive start signal” from the sub control board 220, the lamp control board 300 drives the accessory motor 70 (starts driving). When the accessory motor 70 is driven (operates), the driving force of the accessory motor 70 is transmitted to the “movable accessory 71” via the driving force transmitting means, and the “movable accessory 71” moves. . When receiving the “drive end signal” from the sub-control board 220, the lamp control board 300 stops the operation of the accessory motor 70 (ends driving). When the accessory motor 70 is stopped, the “movable accessory 71” also stops.

  When the accessory motor 70 rotates in one direction (for example, forward rotation), the driving force transmission unit exerts a function of pushing up the “movable accessory 71”, and as a result, the “movable accessory 71” Move upward (moves from the origin position to the appearance position). On the other hand, when rotating the accessory motor 70 in the other direction (for example, reverse rotation), the driving force transmitting means exerts a function of pulling the “movable accessory 71” downward, and as a result, the “movable The accessory 71 moves downward (moves from the appearance position to the origin position). Therefore, in the “casing up effect”, the CPU 221 (lamp control board 300) of the sub-control board 220 raises the “movable cabin 71” by rotating the motor 70 for the cabin in one direction (origin position). Then, the movable object motor 70 is rotated in the other direction to lower the “movable accessory 71” (moving from the appearance position to the origin position).

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

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

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

C. Power supply board:
Next, a configuration in which power is supplied to various electronic devices will be described. That is, although not described in the above description (the description using the block diagram of FIG. 3), various electronic devices (CPU 201, CPU 221, CPU 231, speakers 6a and 6b, launching motor 262, The accessory motor 70, the illumination LED 80, etc.) are, of course, driven based on the supply of power of a predetermined voltage.

  The pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment is characterized in that power is supplied to such various electronic devices. Therefore, in the following, a configuration in which power is supplied to various electronic devices according to the present embodiment will be described. As a preparation, a conventional configuration will be described first.

C-1. Conventional power supply board:
Although not shown in FIG. 3, both the conventional pachinko machine and the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment are provided with a power supply board for generating a power supply of a predetermined voltage. That is, the electronic devices provided in the pachinko machine 1 are driven based on power supplies of corresponding voltages. On the power supply board, a 24V power supply (100V commercial power supply) externally supplied to the pachinko machine 1 is used. Is changed to 24 V by a transformer) to a voltage corresponding to each electronic device (a power source of a voltage corresponding to each electronic device is generated).

  Naturally, one end of a power cord for supplying power to the pachinko machine (power supply board 300) from the outside is connected to the conventional pachinko machine. A power plug is attached to the other end of the power cord, and the power plug is connected to an outlet (power supply source) capable of supplying power to the power cord. For example, the power plug is connected to an outlet provided in a transformer (so-called transformer) that changes a 100 V commercial power supply to 24 V and outputs the converted power. For this reason, 24 V power is supplied to the pachinko machine from the outside via a power cord.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory view conceptually showing a power supply board 300 of a conventional pachinko machine. As shown in FIG. 9, 24 V power supplied to the pachinko machine via a power cord is supplied to the power supply board 300 as it is. Then, the power supply board 300 generates a power supply of a voltage corresponding to various electronic devices based on the power supply of 24 V, and supplies the generated voltage to the various electronic devices.

  Specifically, the 24 V power supplied to the power supply board 300 is first supplied to the 37 V power generation unit 301. The 37V power supply generation unit 301 changes (boosts) the voltage of the 24V power supply to generate a 37V power supply. Then, this 37 V power supply is supplied to the firing motor 262 and the accessory motor 70. In other words, the firing motor 262 and the accessory motor 70 become operable by being supplied with the power of 37 V (they are driven based on the power of 37 V). A power source is generated and supplied to the firing motor 262 and the accessory motor 70.

  The 37V power generated by the 37V power generation unit 301 is also supplied to the 5V power generation unit 302, the 12V power generation unit 303, and the 18V power generation unit. Among these, the 5V power generation unit 302 changes (steps down) the voltage of the 37V power supply and generates a 5V power supply. The 5V power is supplied to various ICs (ICs such as a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM mounted on each control board). That is, the various ICs become operable by being supplied with the power of 5 V (they are driven based on the power of 5 V). Therefore, the 5 V power generation unit 302 generates the power of 5 V and supplies the various ICs with the power. Supply.

  Further, the 12V power generation unit 303 changes (steps down) the voltage of the 37V power supply to generate a 12V power supply. Then, the 12 V power is supplied to the speakers 6 a and 6 b and the effect display device 41. That is, the speakers 6a and 6b and the effect display device 41 become operable by being supplied with a 12V power supply (they are driven based on the 12V power supply). Is generated and supplied to the speakers 6a and 6b and the effect display device 41.

  Also, the 18V power generation unit 304 changes (steps down) the voltage of the 37V power supply to generate an 18V power supply. Then, this 18 V power is supplied to the illumination LED 80. That is, the illumination LED 80 becomes operable when it is supplied with a power of 18 V (it is driven based on the power of 18 V), so the 18 V power generation unit 304 generates a power of 18 V to generate power. Supply to decoration LED80.

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

  As described above, in the conventional pachinko machine, there is one power cord (power supply source for the pachinko machine) for supplying power to the pachinko machine from the outside. Then, based on the power supplied from the one power cord (one power supply source), one power supply board 300 generates a power supply of a voltage corresponding to various electronic devices, and transfers the generated power to various electronic devices. Had supplied.

  However, in recent years, an effect of driving a large-sized character such as the “movable character 71” is increasing. When driving a large-sized accessory, a large amount of electric power may be required (in the case of the “movable accessory 71”, the power consumption of the accessory motor 70 is large). It is difficult to secure.

C-2. Power supply board of this embodiment:
Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the following power supply board is employed in order to sufficiently secure electric power for driving a large accessory such as the “movable accessory 71”.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing the power supply board of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 10, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment includes two power supply boards (a power supply board 400 and a power supply board 500).

  In addition, two power cords for supplying power to the pachinko machine 1 from outside are connected to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment. Specifically, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment includes one end of a “first power cord” for supplying power to the power supply board 400 from outside the pachinko machine 1 and a power supply board 500 from outside the pachinko machine 1. And one end of a "second power cord" for supplying power to the power supply. A “first power plug” is attached to the other end of the “first power cord”, and this “first power plug” can supply power to the “first power cord”. Connected to the “first outlet (first power supply source)”. A “second power plug” is attached to the other end of the “second power cord”, and this “second power plug” can supply power to the “second power cord”. Connected to the “second outlet (second power supply source)”. For example, the “first power plug” and the “second power plug” are outlets (first outlet, (Second outlet). Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment is supplied with 24 V power from the outside via separate paths (first power cord, second power cord). That is, 24V power is supplied via the "first power cord" and 24V power is supplied via the "second power cord".

  Among the two power supply boards, the power supply board 400 is different from the conventional power supply board 300 (see FIG. 9) in the supply destination of the 37V power generated by the 37V power generation unit 301. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, the 24V power supplied to the pachinko machine via the “first power cord” is supplied to the power board 400 as it is. The 24V power supplied to the power supply board 400 is first supplied to the 37V power generation unit 301. The 37V power supply generation unit 301 changes (boosts) the voltage of the 24V power supply to generate a 37V power supply. Then, this 37 V power is supplied to the firing motor 262. That is, in the conventional power supply board 300, the 37V power generated by the 37V power generation unit 301 is supplied to both the firing motor 262 and the accessory motor 70, but in the power supply board 400 of this embodiment, , 37V power generated by the 37V power generation unit 301 is supplied only to the firing motor 262 of the firing motor 262 and the accessory motor 70.

  Except for the configuration of the power supply board 400 described above, it is the same as the conventional power supply board 300 (see FIG. 9). That is, the 37V power generated by the 37V power generation unit 301 is also supplied to the 5V power generation unit 302, the 12V power generation unit 303, and the 18V power generation unit 304. Then, the 5V power generation unit 302 generates 5V power and supplies it to various ICs (ICs such as a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM mounted on each control board). Further, the 12V power generation unit 303 generates a 12V power supply and supplies it to the speakers 6a and 6b and the effect display device 41. Also, the 18V power generation unit 304 generates an 18V power supply and supplies the 18V power to the illumination LED 80.

  On the other hand, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a power supply board 500 in addition to the power supply board 400. As shown in FIG. 10, the 24V power supplied to the pachinko machine 1 via the “second power cord” is supplied to the power board 500 as it is. Then, the 24V power supplied to the power supply substrate 500 is supplied to the 37V power generation unit 501. The 37V power supply generation unit 301 changes (boosts) the voltage of the 24V power supply to generate a 37V power supply. Then, the 37V power is supplied to the accessory motor 70.

  The above-described power generation units (37V power generation unit 301, 5V power generation unit 302, 12V power generation unit 303, 18V power generation unit 304, and 37V power generation unit 501) are electronic circuits combining various electronic elements. Or a packaged integrated circuit (so-called power supply IC).

  The “main control board 200” controls the progress of the game, and the “sub control board 220” and the “image / audio control board 230” control the effects performed as the game progresses. Therefore, the “main control board 200” can be regarded as “progress control means”, and the “sub-control board 220” and “image / audio control board 230” can be regarded as “effect control means”. The power supply for supplying power to the “main control board 200” that is “progress control means” and the “sub-control board 220” and “image and sound control board 230” that are “effect control means” The “substrate 400” can also be regarded as a “normal power supply unit”.

  Further, the “movable role 71”, “motor 70 for role”, and “driving force transmitting means” can be considered as constituting a “special device”, and are “actuators” of the “special device”. The “power supply board 500” that supplies power to the “motor for object 70” can also be regarded as a “special power supply unit”.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the “main control board 200” as “progress control means”, the “sub-control board 220” as “effect control means”, and the “image / audio control board 230”. In addition to the "power supply board 400" for supplying power to "", a "power supply board 500" for supplying power for driving the "motor 70 for accessory" is provided. For this reason, sufficient electric power for operating the actuator (here, the accessory motor 70) can be secured, and furthermore, the electric power for performing the “increased effect of the accessory” (such as the “movable accessory 71”). It is possible to sufficiently secure power for driving a large-sized accessory.

  In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the “motor 70 for accessory” operates based on the drive signals (drive start signal and drive end signal) output from the sub-control board 220, and outputs this drive signal. Is supplied from the “power supply board 400”. That is, since power is supplied to the sub-control board 220 from the “power board 400”, power for outputting a drive signal, which is a part of the function of the sub-control board 220, is also supplied from the “power board 400”. . On the other hand, a power supply (power supply for exciting the stepping motor) for the actual operation of the accessory motor 70 is supplied from the power supply board 500.

  Here, in general, the electric power for operating the actuator (here, the accessory motor 70) (the electric power for exciting the accessory motor 70) is more than the electric power for transmitting the drive signal. Is big. In this regard, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the power for outputting the drive signal is supplied from the “power board 400”, and the power for operating the actuator (here, the accessory motor 70) is “the power board”. 500 ". For this reason, sufficient electric power for operating the actuator (here, the accessory motor 70) can be secured, and furthermore, the electric power for performing the “increased effect of the accessory” (such as the “movable accessory 71”). It is possible to sufficiently secure power for driving a large-sized accessory.

  Further, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment has a “first power cord” and a “second power cord” as power cords for supplying power to the pachinko machine 1 from the outside. Power is supplied to the power supply board 400 via a “first power cord”, and power is supplied to the power supply board 500 via a “second power cord”. That is, power is supplied to each of the power supply board 400 and the power supply board 500 from separate paths existing outside the pachinko machine 1. Therefore, independent power can be supplied to the power supply board 500 (from the power supply source) regardless of (power supply source of) the power supply supplied to the power supply board 400. For this reason, sufficient electric power for operating the actuator (here, the accessory motor 70) can be secured, and furthermore, the electric power for performing the “increased effect of the accessory” (such as the “movable accessory 71”). It is possible to sufficiently secure power for driving a large-sized accessory.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a first power cord (first power plug) and a second power cord are connected to a power supply source external to the pachinko machine 1 (for example, a transformer or an outlet for commercial power). It is necessary to connect both to the power cord (second power plug). For this reason, the staff in the game hall may accidentally connect only one of the first power cord and the second power cord to the power supply source. However, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, power is not supplied to the power supply board 500 (because the power supply board 500 cannot generate power), so that power is not supplied to the accessory motor 70. However, if power is supplied to the power supply substrate 400, power is supplied to the “main control substrate 200” that is “progress control means”. Therefore, it is possible to control the progress of the game. Also, in this case, power is also supplied to the “sub-control board 220” and “image / audio control board 230” that are “effect control means”, so that control relating to effects other than the character rise effect is performed. It is possible.

  Therefore, even if the staff in the game hall forgets to connect the second power cord to the power supply source, it is possible to perform an effect other than a game or a character rise effect. In addition, some gaming halls do not want to drive the “movable auditory substance 71” (do not allow them to perform the role-movement effect). For such a game hall, by not connecting the second power cord to the power supply source, the "movable role 71" is not intentionally driven (does not perform the role rise effect). Can be.

C-3. Attachment mode of power supply board 500:
Next, a manner of attaching the power supply board 500 of the present embodiment will be described. FIGS. 11 and 12 show how the power supply board 500 (power supply box 91) is attached to the pachinko machine 1 (back pack 90). Specifically, FIG. 11 shows a state in which the power supply board 500 (power supply box 91) is removed from the pachinko machine 1 (back pack 90), and FIG. 1 (back pack 90) is shown.

  As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, a box-shaped back pack 90 having an open front is attached to the rear of the pachinko machine 1 (the rear of the game board 20), and various control boards are provided therein. Is housed (fixed). For example, inside the back pack 90, in addition to the main control board 200, the sub control board 220, and the image and sound control board 230, a power supply board 400 (not shown) is also housed. One end of a first power cord is connected to the power board 400, and the first electronic plug side (the other end) of the first power cord is drawn out of the back pack 90. .

  The game board 20, the back pack 90, the control board (including the power board 400) contained in the back pack 90, and the first power cord are part of the middle frame 3 of the pachinko machine 1. The middle frame 3 is detachable from the pachinko machine 1 (the front frame 4 and the main frame 2).

  On the other hand, the power supply board 500 (not shown) is housed (fixed) inside a “power supply box 91” that is detachable from the pachinko machine 1 (back pack 90). One end of a second power cord is connected to (the power input terminal of) the power board 500, and the second power plug side (the other end) of the second power cord is located outside the power box 91. Have been withdrawn. Wiring (electric wires) for supplying (outputting) the generated power to the accessory motor 70 (not shown) is connected to the (power supply output terminal of) the power supply substrate 500 (not shown). , "Power supply output connector 92 (not shown)" are connected. The power supply output connector 92 is provided so as to be exposed on the front side (the back pack 90 side) of the power supply box 91.

  As described above, the power supply box 91 is provided with the power supply board 500, the second power cord, and the power output connector 92. Therefore, by attaching the power supply box 91 to the pachinko machine 1 (back pack 90), as a result, the power supply board 500, the second power cord, and the power output connector 92 are also attached to the pachinko machine 1 (back pack 90). . Conversely, by removing the power supply box 91 from the pachinko machine 1 (back pack 90), as a result, the power supply board 500, the second power cord, and the power output connector 92 are also removed from the pachinko machine 1 (back pack 90). It is.

  Corresponding to the provision of the power supply output connector 92 in the power supply box 91, a “power supply input connector 93” is provided on the rear surface side (the power supply box 91 side) of the back pack 90 (see FIG. 11). ). The power input connector 93 is a connector for taking in (inputting) the power supplied from the power output connector 92 of the back pack 90 into the pachinko machine 1. In the pachinko machine 1 (back pack 90), there is also provided an “internal supply wiring 94 (not shown)” which is a wiring for supplying power supplied (input) from the power supply input connector 93 to the accessory motor 70. Is provided.

  When the power supply box 91 is attached to the pachinko machine 1 (back pack 90), the “power supply output connector 92 of the power supply box 91” is connected to the “power supply input connector 93 of the back pack 90”. ing. Therefore, when the power supply box 91 is attached to the pachinko machine 1, the second power supply cord, the power supply board 500, the "power supply output connector 92 of the power supply box 91", the "power supply input connector 93 of the back pack 90", Power is supplied to the accessory motor 70 via the “internal supply wiring 94”.

  The power supply box 91 is attached to the back pack 90 in the following manner. A receiving portion 90a having a shape capable of receiving the front side of the power supply box 91 is provided on the rear side (the power supply box 91 side) of the back pack 90 (see FIG. 11). In addition, a plurality of screw holes 90b are provided in left and right edges of the receiving portion 90a. On the other hand, the left and right side walls of the power supply box 91 are provided with plate-shaped protrusions 91a protruding in the lateral direction (outside), and the protrusions 91a are provided with a plurality of screw holes 91b. . The power input connector 93 is provided to be exposed inside the receiving portion 90a.

  When attaching the power supply box 91 to the back pack 90 (sling machine 1), first, the front side of the power supply box 91 is inserted into the receiving portion 91a. At this time, the “power supply output connector 92 of the power supply box 91” is connected to the “power supply input connector 93 of the back pack 90”. Further, in this state, since the "screw hole 91b of the power supply box 91" overlaps the "screw hole 90b of the back pack 90", a screw 95 (not shown) is fastened to these overlapped screw holes 90b, 91b. Thus, the power supply box 91 can be attached to the back pack 90. Further, since the second power cord is connected to the power supply box 91 (power supply board 500), when the power supply box 91 (power supply board 500) is attached to the back pack 90 (sling machine 1), the second power supply cord is connected to the second pack. The power cord is also attached to the backpack 90 (sling machine 1).

  Conversely, when removing the power supply box 91 from the back pack 90, first, the screws 95 fastened to the screw holes 90b and 91b are removed. Then, the front side of the power supply box 91 is taken out from the receiving section 91a. At this time, the “power supply output connector 92 of the power supply box 91” is removed from the “power supply input connector 93 of the back pack 90”. Thus, the power supply box 91 can be removed from the back pack 90. Since the second power cord is connected to the power supply box 91 (power supply board 500), when the power supply box 91 (power supply board 500) is removed from the back pack 90 (pachinko machine 1), the second power supply cord is connected to the second power supply cord. The power cord is also removed from the back pack 90 (the pachinko machine 1).

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the power supply box 91 (power supply board 500) can be removed from the back pack 90 (middle frame 3). Here, in general, when a new type of pachinko machine is produced, the same configuration as the old model may be adopted for the new model in order to reduce the production cost. For example, as in the present embodiment, a pachinko machine including a middle frame 3 (including a back pack 90) provided with various control boards and a front frame 4 provided with a movable accessory 71 (and a decorative portion). If it is 1, the pachinko machine 1 and a part of the middle frame are the same (common) and the front frame 4 is different to produce a new model (a model without the movable accessory 71 and the accessory motor 70). May be.

  Since the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided with the power supply box 91 (power supply board 500), naturally, “the part where the power supply box 91 (power supply board 500) is attached (the receiving portion 91a of the back pack 90)”. Is provided. For this reason, as a new model, the “configuration having a part (receiving part 91a of the back pack 90) to which the power supply box 91 (power supply board 500) is attached (a part of the middle frame 3)” is a pachinko machine of the present embodiment. When producing a model that is the same (common) as the machine 1 but does not include the movable accessory 71 or the accessory motor 70 (that is, a model that does not require the power supply box 91), the following problem occurs. This may occur.

  In other words, if the new model adopts a configuration (a part of the middle frame 3) having a portion where the power supply box 91 (power supply board 500) is attached (the receiving portion 91a of the back pack 90), Accordingly, the power supply box 91 (power supply board 500), which is not necessary for the new model, will be mounted. In this regard, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, since the power supply box 91 (power supply board 500) is removable, the power supply box 91 (power supply board 500) is removed and the power supply box 91 (power supply board 500) is removed. Configuration (Part of Middle Frame 3) Having Part Attached (Reception Unit 91a of Back Pack 90) "can be adopted for a new model. As a result, the number of parts of the new model can be reduced, and the production cost can be reduced.

  Since the second power cord is a power cord for supplying power to the power supply box 91 (power supply board 500), the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment including the power supply box 91 (power supply board 500) has the same configuration. Is the required power cord. Conversely, the power cord is unnecessary for a pachinko machine (the new model described above) that does not include the power supply box 91 (power supply board 500). In this regard, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the second power cord is detachable from the pachinko machine 1 together with the power supply box 91 (power supply board 500). Therefore, in the case of the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment including the power supply box 91 (power supply board 500), the second power supply cord can be securely attached, and the power supply box 91 (power supply board 500) is provided. If there is no pachinko machine (the new model described above), the second power cord can be reliably removed.

  The embodiments of the present invention have been described above. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and is not limited to the language described in each claim unless departing from the scope described in each claim. The present invention extends to a range that can be easily replaced from them, and can be appropriately added with an improvement based on the knowledge usually possessed by those skilled in the art.

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

<Gaming machines A1 to A6 that can be extracted from the above-described embodiment>
The pachinko machine of the above-described embodiment or the modified example can be regarded as the following gaming machines A1 to A6.

<Game machine A1>
Progress control means for controlling the progress of the game,
Effect control means for performing control relating to effects performed with the progress of the game,
A normal power supply unit for supplying power to the progress control means and the effect control means,
As a part of the effect, a special device driven by the effect control means,
A gaming machine comprising:
A gaming machine, comprising a special power supply unit different from the normal power supply unit, wherein the special device is drivable when power is supplied from the special power supply unit.

  Such a gaming machine includes a "special power supply unit" for supplying power for enabling driving of the special device, separately from the "normal power supply unit" for supplying power to the progress control unit and the production control unit. ing. For this reason, it is possible to sufficiently secure electric power for driving the special device.

<Game machine A2>
In the gaming machine A1,
The special device includes an actuator,
The special device is driven by the operation of the actuator based on the drive signal output by the effect control means,
Power for the effect control means to output the drive signal is supplied from the normal power supply unit,
A power supply for operating the actuator is supplied from the special power supply unit.

  In such a gaming machine, the special device is driven by operating the actuator based on the drive signal output by the effect control means. Here, generally, the power when operating the actuator is larger than the power when transmitting the drive signal. In this regard, in this gaming machine, the power for the effect control means to output the drive signal is supplied from the “normal power supply unit”, and the power for operating the actuator is different from the “normal power supply unit”. Supplied from "special power supply". For this reason, sufficient power for operating the actuator can be secured, and thus sufficient power for driving the special device can be secured.

<Game machine A3>
In the gaming machine A1 or the gaming machine A2,
A first power cord for supplying power to the normal power supply unit from outside the gaming machine;
A second power cord for supplying power to the special power supply unit from outside the gaming machine;
A gaming machine comprising:

  Such a gaming machine has a first power cord and a second power cord as power cords for supplying power from outside the gaming machine, and the “normal power supply unit” includes Power is supplied through the first power cord, and power is supplied to the “special power supply section” through the second power cord. That is, power is supplied to each of the “normal power supply unit” and the “special power supply unit” from separate paths existing outside the gaming machine. Therefore, independent power can be supplied to the “special power supply” regardless of the power supplied to the “normal power supply”. For this reason, it is possible to sufficiently secure electric power for driving the special device.

<Game machine A4>
In the gaming machine A1 or the gaming machine A2,
The gaming machine, wherein the special power supply unit is detachable from the gaming machine.

  Generally, when a new type of game machine is produced, the new model may adopt the same configuration as the old model in order to reduce production costs. For example, in the case of a pachinko machine having a middle frame provided with various control boards and a decoration section, it is necessary to produce a new model having the same (common) middle frame as the old model and a different decoration section. There is.

  Since this gaming machine is provided with a "special power supply unit", it naturally has a "configuration having a portion to which the special power supply unit is attached (for example, a middle frame having the portion on the back side)". I have. For this reason, as a new model, a “configuration having a portion to which a special power supply unit is attached” is the same (common) as the gaming machine, but does not include a special device (ie, “special power supply unit”). ) Is unnecessary, the following problems may occur. In other words, if the new model adopts the “configuration that has a part to which the special power supply unit is attached”, it will be equipped with the “special power supply unit” that is not necessary for the new model. turn into. In this regard, in this game machine, the "special power supply" is removable, so with the "special power supply" removed, the "configuration with a special power supply Can be adopted for models. As a result, the number of parts of the new model can be reduced, and the production cost can be reduced.

<Game machine A5>
In the gaming machine A4,
A first power cord for supplying power to the normal power supply unit from outside the gaming machine;
A second power cord for supplying power to the special power supply unit from outside the gaming machine;
With
When the special power supply unit is removed from the gaming machine, the second power cord is also removed from the gaming machine.

  Since the second power cord is a power cord for supplying power to the special power supply unit, the second power cord is a power cord required for a game machine (this game machine) having the special power supply unit, and conversely. This is a power cord that is not required for a gaming machine that does not have a special power supply unit (the new gaming machine described above). In this regard, in the gaming machine, the second power cord is detachable from the gaming machine together with the special power supply unit. For this reason, if the gaming machine is provided with a special power supply unit (this gaming machine), the second power cord can be securely attached, and the gaming machine without the special power supply unit (the above-described new model) A gaming machine), the second power cord can be reliably removed.

<Game machine A6>
In the gaming machine A3 or the gaming machine A5,
The gaming machine, wherein the progress control means is capable of performing control relating to the progress of the game even when power is not supplied to the special power supply unit.

  In such a gaming machine, it is necessary to connect both the first power cord and the second power cord to a power supply source (for example, a transformer or a commercial power supply) outside the gaming machine. For this reason, the staff in the game hall may accidentally connect only one of the first power cord and the second power cord to the power supply source. However, in this gaming machine, the second power cord is not connected to the power supply source, and therefore, power is not supplied to the “special power supply unit” (the special device cannot be driven). However, the game can be advanced.

  Therefore, the game can be performed even when the staff in the game hall forgets to connect the second power cord to the power supply source. Also, some gaming halls do not want to drive the “special device” in some gaming halls. For such a game hall, by not connecting the second power cord to the power supply source, it is possible to intentionally not drive the “special device”.

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

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine (gaming machine), 41 ... Production display device, 70 ... Motor for special item (special device), 71 ... Moving object (special device), 90 ... Back pack, 91 ... Power supply box, 200 ... Main control Substrates (progress control means), 201: CPU (progress control means), 220: Sub-control board (produce control means), 221: CPU (produce control means), 230: Video / audio control board 230 (produce control means), 231 ... CPU (effect control means), 400 ... power supply board (normal power supply unit), 500 ... power supply board (special power supply unit).

Claims (6)

Progress control means for controlling the progress of the game,
Effect control means for performing control relating to effects performed with the progress of the game,
A normal power supply unit for supplying power to the progress control means and the effect control means,
As a part of the effect, a special device driven by the effect control means,
A gaming machine comprising:
A gaming machine, comprising a special power supply unit different from the normal power supply unit, wherein the special device is drivable when power is supplied from the special power supply unit. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The special device includes an actuator,
The special device is driven by the operation of the actuator based on the drive signal output by the effect control means,
Power for the effect control means to output the drive signal is supplied from the normal power supply unit,
A power supply for operating the actuator is supplied from the special power supply unit. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2,
A first power cord for supplying power to the normal power supply unit from outside the gaming machine;
A second power cord for supplying power to the special power supply unit from outside the gaming machine;
A gaming machine comprising: In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2,
The gaming machine, wherein the special power supply unit is detachable from the gaming machine. The gaming machine according to claim 4,
A first power cord for supplying power to the normal power supply unit from outside the gaming machine;
A second power cord for supplying power to the special power supply unit from outside the gaming machine;
With
When the special power supply unit is removed from the gaming machine, the second power cord is also removed from the gaming machine. In the gaming machine according to claim 3 or claim 5,
The gaming machine, wherein the progress control means is capable of performing control relating to the progress of the game even when power is not supplied to the special power supply unit.

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