JP5018876B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to Yu technique machine.

One type of gaming machine is a pachinko machine equipped with a display device. In such a pachinko machine, for example, when a game ball enters the operation port, the symbol variation is started on the display unit of the display device, and the symbol is confirmed and stopped after a predetermined time. It should be noted that various effects are performed on the display unit while the symbols are changing (see, for example, Patent Document 1) .

JP 2001-218923 A

By the way, each symbol may be weighted. In this case, for the player, the feeling of expectation and the feeling of exhilaration differ depending on each stop symbol. However, if the first symbol is stopped in the symbol string to be be stopped symbols were those not desired, there is a possibility such would impair the player's interest at that time.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decrease in interest while pursuing a game with good tempo.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
Provided with a variable display device comprising a plurality of identification information strings, a display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information in each identification information string,
Based on a predetermined opportunity, a lottery to determine whether or not to generate a special gaming state advantageous to the player is performed, and identification information to be stopped and displayed in each identification information string of the display unit based on the lottery result A game machine that determines and displays the identification information variably on the display unit, and displays the identification information to be stopped and displayed in each identification information sequence after a predetermined time,
When it is determined that the special gaming state is to be generated by the lottery, the combination of identification information that is stopped and displayed in each of the identification information strings is a winning combination corresponding to the occurrence of the special gaming state. It is configured to generate a special gaming state after stopping the identification information,
The winning combinations include a winning combination in which an added value advantageous to a player is given and a winning combination in which the added value is not given,
Among the plurality of identification information strings, after the variable display of the identification information on the display unit, the identification information in the first identification information string where the identification information is first stopped and displayed includes the pattern and number of the remaining identification information string By combining with identification information composed of combinations with symbols, it can be either a combination where the added value is given or a combination where the added value is not given, and a number Includes special identification information consisting of a design without a design,
The special identification information is, there are at least a first special identification information and the second special identification information,
Occupied in the number of types of identification information in the other identifying information sequence in Rukoto is combined with the first specific identification information becomes a combination of per above, the added value is given in combination with the first special identification information The ratio of the number of types of identification information in the other identification information columns that are a combination of
In combination with the second special identification information, the added value is given in combination with the second special identification information, which occupies the number of types of identification information in the other identification information sequence that is the winning combination. Higher than the ratio of the number of types of identification information in the other identification information columns to be a winning combination ,
In the state where the special identification information is stopped and displayed in the first identification information sequence, and the identification information is stopped or almost stopped in the remaining identification information sequence,
When the special identification information that is stopped and displayed in the first identification information sequence and the identification information that is stopped or substantially stopped and displayed in all the remaining identification information sequences constitute the winning combination,
In the remaining identification information string, after the identification information is variably displayed again, the identification information is stopped and displayed in combination with the special identification information that is stopped and displayed in the first identification information string. With a configuration that can be
In the change display of the identification information in the remaining identification information sequence again, only the identification information that becomes the winning combination by combining with the special identification information stopped and displayed in the first identification information sequence. It is characterized by variable display.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game machine which can suppress the fall of an interest can be provided, aiming at game progress with sufficient tempo.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine in one Embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the pachinko machine of the state which open | released the inner frame and the front frame set. It is a front view which shows the inner frame etc. in the state which open | released the front frame set. It is a front view which shows the structure of a game board. It is a rear view which shows the structure of a front frame set. It is a rear view which shows the structure of a pachinko machine. It is a schematic diagram which shows arrangement | positioning of the 1st control board unit in the back surface of a pachinko machine, a 2nd control board unit, and a back pack unit. It is a rear view which shows the structure of an inner frame and a game board. It is a perspective view which shows the back surface structure of an inner frame. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of a support metal fitting. It is a front view which shows the structure of a 1st control board unit. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of a 1st control board unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of a 1st control board unit. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the back surface structure of a 1st control board unit. It is a front view which shows the structure of a 2nd control board unit. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of a 2nd control board unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of a 2nd control board unit. It is a front view which shows the structure of a back pack unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of a back pack unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of a tank rail. It is a block diagram which shows the main electrical structures of a pachinko machine. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship of the fluctuation speed of the symbol with respect to passage of time. (A) is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the stop display aspect of the symbol in the display part of a 1st symbol display apparatus, (b) is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the aspect in fluctuation | variation. (A) is a schematic diagram which shows the symbol which comprises a middle and right symbol row | line | column, (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the symbol which comprises the left symbol row | line | column. (A), (b) is a schematic diagram for demonstrating the example of a jackpot symbol. (A) is a schematic diagram showing a state in which the symbols in the left symbol row are stopped and others are changing, and (b) is a state in which the symbols in the left and right symbol rows are stopped and others are changing. It is a schematic diagram shown. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of the various counters used for game control. It is a flowchart which shows the main process by the main controller. It is a flowchart which shows a normal process. It is a flowchart which shows the update process of an off symbol counter. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st symbol fluctuation | variation process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation | variation start process. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a start winning process. It is a flowchart which shows a NMI interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the main process of the payout control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows payout control processing. It is a flowchart which shows prize ball control. It is a flowchart which shows ball rental control.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as “pachinko machine”) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which a front frame set 14 is opened and a lower plate unit 13 is removed with respect to an outer frame 11 and an inner frame 12 described later. It is. However, in FIG. 2, for the sake of convenience, a configuration in a game area on the surface of the game board 30 to be described later is shown in blank.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a pachinko machine 10 as a gaming machine includes an outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10, and an inner frame 12 is formed on one side of the outer frame 11. It is supported so that it can be opened and closed. The outer frame 11 is formed in a rectangular shape as a whole by a wooden plate material, and each plate material is assembled by a detachable fastener such as a small screw. Therefore, the structure can be easily reused as compared with the conventional structure in which the plates are assembled using nails and rivets. In this embodiment, the outer dimension of the outer frame 11 is 809 mm (inner dimension 771 mm), and the outer dimension in the left-right direction is 518 mm (inner dimension 480 mm).

  The inner frame 12 and the front frame set 14 are made of a synthetic resin, specifically, ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) resin. By using a synthetic resin for molding both, it is possible to cope with a more complicated shape as compared with the case of using a metal material, and it is also possible to suppress an increase in production cost. Advantages of using ABS include a low production cost, strong viscosity, and high impact resistance compared to resin materials such as polycarbonate. In addition, for example, when a coating process such as plating is performed on a design surface such as the front side of the front frame set 14, the process is relatively easy to perform, and there is an advantage that a product with higher appearance quality can be manufactured.

  The opening / closing axis of the inner frame 12 is set so as to extend vertically to the left side (opposite to the installation position of the handle 18 described later) when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, and the inner frame is centered on the opening / closing axis. 12 can be opened to the front side. The outer frame 11 may be made of a light metal such as resin or aluminum.

  A lower tray unit 13 is attached to the inner frame 12 at the lowermost portion, and a front frame set 14 is attached to correspond to a range excluding the lower tray unit 13. The lower plate unit 13 is fixed to the inner frame 12 with a fastener such as a screw. The front frame set 14 is attached to the inner frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. Like the inner frame 12, the front frame set 14 is located on the front side with an open / close axis extending vertically to the left when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. It can be opened. FIG. 3 is a front view showing a state in which the front frame set 14 is removed from the pachinko machine 10 (however, in FIG. 3, the structure in the game area on the game board 30 is shown as blank for convenience). Note that a rib R1 projects from the front side of the inner frame 12 at a periphery thereof (a portion corresponding to the front frame set 14). When the front frame set 14 is closed, the front frame set 14 is fitted into the rib R1. With this configuration, it becomes difficult to allow a wire or the like to enter from the gap between the front frame set 14 and the inner frame 12 and plays a role in preventing fraud.

  The lower tray unit 13 is provided with a lower tray 15 as a ball receiving tray at a substantially central portion, so that game balls discharged from the outlet 16 can be stored in the lower tray 15. Most of the lower dish unit 13 is molded of ABS resin like the inner frame 12, but the surface layer forming the lower dish 15 and the front panel 23 at the back of the lower dish are particularly flame retardant. Molded with ABS resin. For this reason, this part is difficult to burn. Reference numeral 24 denotes a sound output port from the speaker 249 (see FIG. 2), and reference numeral 25 denotes a ball release lever for discharging the game ball from the lower plate 15 downward.

  A game ball launching handle (hereinafter simply referred to as “handle”) 18 is disposed on the right side of the lower plate 15 so as to protrude to the front side. That is, the handle 18 is positioned on the right side when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10 on the side opposite to the opening / closing axis of the inner frame 12, and a predetermined opening amount when the inner frame 12 is opened regardless of the protrusion of the handle 18. It can be secured. An ashtray 26 is provided on the left side of the lower plate 15. The ashtray 26 has a so-called cantilever structure that is rotatably supported by a shaft rod (not shown) protruding leftward from the left side of the lower tray 15.

  On the other hand, an upper plate 19 serving as a ball receiving plate is provided above the lower plate 15. Here, the upper tray 19 is a ball receiving tray for temporarily storing the game balls and guiding them to the game ball launching device while aligning them in a line. The upper plate 19 is integrally formed with the glass frame portion that supports the glass in the front frame set 14. In a conventional pachinko machine, a front decorative frame that can be opened and closed with respect to an inner frame below the glass frame is provided, and an upper plate is provided on the front decorative frame. Since the upper plate 19 is provided directly and integrally, even if the width of the frame portion of the front frame set 14 is relatively narrow compared to the conventional case as described later, the front frame set 14 (glass frame portion) ) Can be ensured. Similar to the lower plate 15, the upper plate 19 has a structure in which the surface layer is formed of flame-retardant ABS resin.

  In FIG. 3, the inner frame 12 is mainly composed of a resin base 20 having a rectangular outer shape, and a substantially circular window hole 21 is formed at the center of the resin base 20. A game board 30 is detachably mounted on the rear side of the resin base 20. The game board 30 is made of a rectangular plywood, and is attached in a state in which the peripheral edge thereof is in contact with the back side of the resin base 20 (inner frame 12). Accordingly, a substantially central portion of the front surface portion of the game board 30 is exposed to the front surface side of the inner frame 12 through the window hole 21 of the resin base 20. The vertical length of the game board 30 is 476 mm, and the horizontal length is 452 mm (same size as before). The resin base 20 is provided with an opening detection sensor 22 that detects opening of the front frame set 14. Although not shown, an open detection switch for detecting the opening of the inner frame 12 is also provided.

  Next, the configuration of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. The game board 30 includes a general winning port 31 as a winning means, a variable winning device 32 as a winning means, a first opportunity corresponding port (starting opening) 33 as a winning means, and a second opportunity as a winning means. A corresponding port (through gate) 34, a variable display unit 35, and the like are disposed in a through hole formed by router processing, and are attached from the front side of the game board 30 with wood screws or the like. As is well known, a game ball enters the general winning opening 31, the variable winning apparatus 32, and the first opportunity corresponding opening 33, and a predetermined number of prizes are given to the upper plate 19 (or the lower plate 15) by the output of a detection switch described later. The ball is paid out. In addition, the game board 30 is provided with an out port 36, and game balls that have not entered the various winning units (winning device, winning port, first opportunity corresponding port 33, etc.) pass through the out port 36. Then, it is guided toward a ball discharge path (not shown). A number of nails are planted on the game board 30 in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the game balls, and various members (functions) such as the windmill 27 are arranged.

  The variable display device unit 35 has identification information as a second symbol display device 41 that displays the second symbol variably with the passage of the second trigger corresponding port 34 and a winning at the first trigger corresponding port 33 as a trigger. A first symbol display device 42 (special symbol display device) is provided as a symbol display device that variably displays the first symbol (special symbol). The second symbol display device 41 (ordinary symbol display device) includes a display portion 43 for a second symbol (ordinary symbol) and a holding lamp 44, and each time a game ball passes through the second opportunity corresponding port 34, for example, When the display symbol (second symbol) by the display unit 43 fluctuates and the variation display stops at a predetermined symbol, the first opportunity corresponding port 33 is configured to be in an activated state (opened) for a predetermined time. . When a game ball newly passes through the second opportunity corresponding port 34 during the second symbol variation display on the display unit 43 of the second symbol display device 41, the variation variation display of the second symbol is It is configured to be performed after the end of the variable display performed at the time. That is, the variable display is on standby (held). The maximum number of the variable display to be held is determined for each model of the pachinko machine, but in this embodiment, it is held up to 4 times, and the hold number is lit and displayed by the hold lamp 44. Yes. However, the maximum number of holding times is not limited to this. For example, the maximum hold count may be set to 8 in order to wait for the second symbol variation display for 8 times. The display unit 43 may be configured to be variably displayed by a part of the first symbol display device 42 (liquid crystal display device) in addition to the configuration to be variably displayed by switching lighting of a plurality of lamps. . Similarly, the hold lamp 44 may be configured to be variably displayed on a part of the first symbol display device 42.

  The first symbol display device 42 is configured as a liquid crystal display device, and the display content is controlled by a display control device 45 described later. On the display unit of the first symbol display device 42, for example, three symbol strings (identification information strings) of left, middle, and right are displayed. Each symbol row is composed of a plurality of symbols (identification information), and these symbols are variably displayed on the display unit of the first symbol display device 42 for each symbol row. In the present embodiment, the first symbol display device 42 (liquid crystal display device) includes a large liquid crystal display of 8 inches. The variable display device unit 35 is provided with a center frame 47 so as to surround the first symbol display device 42.

  The variable winning device 32 is normally in a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won or difficult to win, and is in an open state in which a game ball is likely to win in a big hit (occurrence of a special game state) and a normal closed state. It is designed to be operated repeatedly. More specifically, when a game ball wins the first opportunity corresponding port 33, the symbols are displayed in a variable manner on the first symbol display device 42, and the confirmed symbol after the stop is a combination of specific symbols set in advance. A special gaming state occurs as a necessary condition. The large winning opening of the variable winning device 32 is in a predetermined open state, and the game ball is configured to be in a state where it is easy to win a prize (a big hit state). Specifically, the passage of a predetermined time or a predetermined number of winnings is defined as one round, and the big winning opening of the variable winning device 32 is repeatedly opened a predetermined number of times. When a new game ball wins the first opportunity corresponding port 33 during the symbol variation display of the first symbol display device 42, the symbol variation display for that time is the end of the symbol variation display being performed at that time. The configuration is performed later. That is, the symbol variation display is waited (held, stored) (storage means). The maximum number of symbol variation displays to be held is determined for each model of the pachinko machine. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of symbols is displayed up to 4 times, and the number of times of holding is displayed on the hold lamp 46. ing. However, the maximum number of holding times is not limited to this. For example, the maximum number of holdings may be set to 8 in order to wait for 8 symbol fluctuation displays. Note that the hold lamp 46 may be configured so as to be variably displayed on a part of the first symbol display device 42.

  Further, the game board 30 is provided with a rail unit 50 for guiding the game balls launched from the game ball launching device to the upper part of the game board 30, and the game balls launched by the turning operation of the handle 18. Are guided to a predetermined game area through the rail unit 50. The rail unit 50 is formed of a ring-shaped resin molded product, and includes an inner rail constituent part (inner rail part) 51 and an outer rail constituent part (outer rail mounting part) 52 that are integrally formed in an inner and outer double. Have. The inner rail constituting portion 51 is formed in a substantially annular shape except for about 1/4 of the upper portion. Further, the outer rail constituting portion 52 is formed so that a part (mainly the left side portion) faces the inner rail constituting portion 51. In such a case, the inner rail constituting portion 51 and the outer rail constituting portion 52 mainly constitute a guide rail, and each of the rail constituting portions 51 and 52 is guided by a ball by a portion (left portion toward the left) that is parallel with a predetermined interval. A passage is formed. The ball guide passage is formed in a groove shape having a contact surface with the game board 30, that is, a groove shape in which the front side is opened.

  A return ball preventing member 53 is attached to the tip portion of the inner rail constituting portion 51 (the upper left portion in FIG. 4). This prevents a situation in which the game ball once guided from the ball guide passage between the inner rail constituting portion 51 and the outer rail constituting portion 52 to the upper portion of the game board 30 returns to the ball guide passage again. It is like that. Further, a return rubber 54 is attached to the outer rail constituting portion 52 at a position corresponding to the maximum flight portion of the game ball (upper right portion in FIG. 4: a portion corresponding to the tip portion of the outer rail constituting portion 52). . Therefore, the game ball launched at a predetermined momentum or more hits the return rubber 54 and is returned to, for example, the substantially central portion side of the game board 30. On the inner side surface of the outer rail constituting portion 52, a sliding plate 55 is attached as a long metal strip made of stainless steel so that the flight of the game ball is smoother. In the present embodiment, the outer rail constituting portion 52 and the sliding plate 55 constitute a so-called conventional outer rail. Then, by making the inner and outer rail components 51 and 52 and the sliding plate 55 into a unit as the rail unit 50, the mounting operation becomes easier and the workability is improved as compared with the conventional configuration in which the inner and outer rails are separately provided.

  An arc-shaped flange 56 projecting outward is formed on the outer peripheral portion of the rail unit 50. The flange 56 constitutes a mounting surface for the game board 30. When the rail unit 50 is attached to the game board 30, the flange 56 is brought into contact with the game board 30, and in this state, fixing means such as screws NJ are inserted into the plurality of through holes formed in the flange 56. Thus, the rail unit 50 can be fastened to the game board 30. Further, in the present embodiment, the top, bottom, left, and right ends of the rail unit 50 are formed substantially linearly (flatly) when viewed from the front. That is, the flange 56 is cut off at each of the upper, lower, left and right ends of the rail unit 50, and the rail diameter can be expanded in a limited area in the pachinko machine 10, that is, the game area on the game board 30 can be expanded. ing. The lower left flange 56 uses more fixing means than the other parts (upper left, upper right and lower right flanges 56). This is for fixing the positions of the guide rail and the ball guide passage to more appropriate positions, whereby the game ball launched from the game ball launching device is more stably guided to the upper part of the game board 30. In addition, the rail unit 50 can be more firmly fixed by increasing the number of fixing means, and even if distortion occurs when the rail unit 50 is molded, there is an effect of absorbing the distortion.

  A convex portion 57 is formed at the entrance of the spherical guide passage between the inner rail constituting portion 51 and the outer rail constituting portion 52 so as to close a part of the spherical guide passage. This convex portion 57 is provided in a substantially vertical direction from the inner rail constituting portion 51 to the lower end portion of the rail unit 50, and a foul ball that does not reach the game area and flows backward in the ball guide passage is used as a foul ball passage 63 (see FIG. 3). ). Note that the lower right corner and the lower left corner of the game board 30 are spaces for attaching seals and plates (S1, S2 in the figure) such as certificate stamps, in order to secure this attachment space. Notches 58 and 59 are formed in the flange 56.

  Next, the game area will be described. The game area is partitioned and formed in a substantially circular shape by the inner periphery (inner and outer rail components 51 and 52) of the rail unit 50. In particular, in this embodiment, the game area partitioned on the board surface of the game board 30 is It is much larger than before. In the present embodiment, the distance from the uppermost point of the outer rail component 52 to the lower part of the game board 30 is 445 mm (58 mm longer than the conventional product), and from the extreme left position of the outer rail component 52 to the inner rail component 51. The distance to the extreme right position is 435 mm (50 mm longer than the conventional product). The distance from the extreme left position of the inner rail component 51 to the extreme right position of the inner rail component 51 is 418 mm.

  In this embodiment, the game area is a guide rail that is a parallel part of the inner and outer rail constituting parts 51 and 52 in the area surrounded by the inner rail constituting part 51 and the outer rail constituting part 52 when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. This area is excluded from the above area. Therefore, since the game area does not include the guide rail portion, the left limit position toward the game area is specified not by the outer rail component 52 but by the inner rail component 51. Similarly, the right limit position toward the game area is specified by the inner rail constituting unit 51. The lower limit position of the game area is specified by the lower end position of the game board 30. Further, the upper limit position of the game area is specified by the outer rail component 52.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the width of the game area (maximum width in the left-right direction) is 418 mm, and the height of the game area (maximum width in the vertical direction) is 445 mm.

  Here, the width of the gaming area is preferably at least 380 mm. More preferably, it is 390 mm or more, 400 mm or more, 410 mm or more, 420 mm or more, 430 mm or more, 440 mm or more, 450 mm or more, and further 460 mm or more. Of course, it may be 470 mm or more. That is, the width of the game area is preferably as large as possible from the viewpoint of expanding the game area. The height of the game area is preferably at least 400 mm. More preferably, it is 410 mm or more, 420 mm or more, 430 mm or more, 440 mm or more, 450 mm or more, and more preferably 460 mm or more. Of course, it is good also as 470 mm or more, 480 mm or more, and 490 mm or more. That is, the width of the game area is preferably as large as possible from the viewpoint of expanding the game area. In addition, about the combination of the said width | variety and height, it is good also as what combined the said numerical value arbitrarily.

  In the present embodiment, the ratio of the area of the game area to the surface of the game board 30 is about 70%, which is a much larger area ratio than before. Note that the area ratio of the game area to the surface of the game board 30 has been only about 50% in the past, so it can be said that the game area is considerably expanded on the premise that the game board 30 is shared. It should be noted that the external shape of the pachinko machine 10 is almost uniform among manufacturers for the convenience of installation in the game hall, and in the situation where the size of the game board 30 must be the same, the surface of the game board 30 as described above. Increasing the ratio of the area of the gaming area to about 20% is very significant from the viewpoint of expanding the gaming area. Here, the ratio is preferably at least 60% or more. More preferably, it is 65% or more, More preferably, it is 70% or more. Further, if it is 75% or more exceeding the case of this embodiment, it is more desirable. Furthermore, it may be 80% or more.

  Further, the ratio of the area of the game area to the area of the front side of the entire pachinko machine 10 is about 40%, which is a much larger area ratio than before. The area ratio of the game area to the area of the front side of the entire pachinko machine 10 is desirably 35% or more. Of course, it may be 40% or more, 45% or more, or 50% or more.

  In addition, the 2nd opportunity corresponding | compatible opening 34 located in the both sides of the variable display apparatus unit 35 has a guide mechanism in which the game ball which passed this 2nd opportunity corresponding | compatible opening 34 is approached toward the center. As a result, even when the game area is expanded in the left-right direction, the game ball can be guided toward the first first opportunity corresponding port 33 and the variable winning device 32. By expanding, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest due to difficulty in winning a game ball. Furthermore, the game area is expanded in the left-right direction, so that the second opportunity corresponding port 34, the windmill 27, a plurality of nails (guide nails for guiding the game ball to the center), and various other objects are arranged. The behavior of the game ball in the game areas on the left and right sides of the variable display device unit 35 can be made more interesting. In addition, since the gaming area is also expanded in the vertical direction, the second opportunity corresponding port 34, the windmill 27, a plurality of nails, and other accessories can be arranged in various ways. The behavior of the game ball can be made even more interesting.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 3, in the resin base 20, below the window hole 21 (game board 30), a launch rail 61 for guiding the game ball immediately after being launched from the game ball launcher is attached. Yes. The firing rail 61 is fixedly attached to the resin base 20 integrally with the metal plate 62 behind the firing rail 61, and is configured to extend linearly at a predetermined firing angle (launch angle). Accordingly, the game ball that is launched in accordance with the turning operation of the handle 18 is first launched obliquely upward along the launch rail 61 and then guided to a predetermined game area through the ball guide passage of the rail unit 50 as described above. It is like that.

  In the case of this pachinko machine 10, it has already been described that the game area is greatly expanded compared to the conventional case, but under such a configuration, the curvature of the guide rail must be reduced, so that the launch ball is stabilized. Need some ingenuity. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the launch position of the game ball is lowered, the inclination angle (launch angle) of the launch rail 61 is made somewhat larger than the existing one (that is, the launch rail 61 is raised), and the launch rail is further increased. The length of 61 is made longer than the existing one so as to ensure a sufficiently long ball guiding distance. Thereby, the game ball launched from the game ball launching device can be guided to the guide rail in a more stable state. In this case, in particular, the launch rail 61 is formed so as to extend from the launch position of the game ball launcher to a position beyond the center position (out port 36) in the left-right direction of the game area. In addition, since the launch rail 61 has the above-described configuration, in this embodiment, the metal plate 62 is also relatively larger than the conventional one, and the number of fixing means for fixing the metal plate 62 is larger than the conventional one.

  Further, there is a gap of a predetermined interval between the firing rail 61 and the rail unit 50 (guidance rail), and a foul ball passage 63 is formed below the gap. Therefore, if the game ball fired from the game ball launching device does not reach the return ball prevention member 53 and returns to the inside of the guide rail as a foul ball, the foul ball passes through the foul ball passage 63 to the lower plate 15. To be discharged. Incidentally, in the case of the present embodiment, the length of the firing rail 61 is about 240 mm, and the length of the gap at the tip of the firing rail (the length on the extension line of the firing rail 61) is about 40 mm.

  When the foul sphere flows backward in the guide rail, most of the foul sphere flows along the outer rail constituting portion 52 and drops downward when reaching the lower end portion of the outer rail constituting portion 52. May be ramped in the guide rail and jump to the inner rail component 51 side. At this time, the splashed foul ball hits the convex portion 57 at the entrance of the ball guide passage and is guided to the foul ball passage 63. Thereby, all of the foul balls are surely guided to the foul ball passage 63. This suppresses interference between the foul ball and the next game ball to be launched.

  Although detailed disclosure of the drawings is omitted, one game ball is supplied to the game ball launching device one by one from the ball outlet on the front frame set 14 side (ball outlet leading from the most downstream portion of the upper plate 19). At this time, since the launch position of the game ball is lowered in this embodiment, a drop from the exit of the ball on the front frame set 14 side to the launch position becomes large. Guide members 65 and 66 are provided on the sides. Thereby, the game ball supplied from the ball exit on the front frame set 14 side is always set at a predetermined launch position, and a stable launch operation can be realized. In addition, the game ball launcher is provided with a hitting ball basket, and the game ball is shot with the rotation of the hit ball bowl around the shaft portion. Therefore, while aiming to reduce the weight of the hitting ball by changing the material to light metal such as aluminum and reducing the size of the shaft, the head portion of the hitting ball (on the side opposite to the shaft) is secured to ensure sufficient firing force. A weight is provided at the end. Thereby, sufficient and stable launch of the game ball can be realized. By providing the weight portion of the hitting ball projecting upward, it is possible to easily pick or hit the hitting ball, and it is easy to adjust the hitting strength of the hitting tip.

  In addition, the code | symbol 67 in FIG. 3 is the discharge port connected to the upper plate 19, and a game ball is discharged to the upper plate 19 through this discharge port 67. FIG. An open / close shutter 68 is attached to the discharge port 67. Although detailed disclosure of the drawings is omitted, the shutter 68 is rotatable about the shaft portion provided along the lower side portion thereof, and is in a state where the front frame set 14 is opened (state of FIG. 3). The shutter 68 substantially closes the discharge port 67 by a biasing force such as a spring. When the front frame set 14 is closed, the shutter 68 is pushed open by a ball passage rod 69 (see FIG. 2) provided on the back surface of the front frame set 14. Note that the game ball is discharged to the lower plate 15 in the opened state of the front frame set 14. Therefore, as described above, in the pachinko machine 10 configured such that the upper plate 19 is directly provided with respect to the front frame set 14, the game balls in the payout passage and the like are spilled off when the front frame set 14 is opened. Can be prevented.

  The resin base 20 is provided with a substantially rectangular small window 71 at the lower right portion of the window hole 21. Accordingly, a seal or the like (S1 in FIG. 4) stretched at the lower right corner of the game board 30 can be viewed through the small window 71. It is also possible to affix the above-mentioned sticker or the like from this small window 71.

  Further, the resin base 20 is provided with a substantially rectangular small window 72 at the upper left of the window hole 21, and a substantially rectangular hole 73 (see FIG. 4) corresponding to the small window 72 is also formed in the upper left part of the game board 30. Reference) is provided. Various electrical wirings (not shown) connected to the electric decorations 102 and 103 of the front frame set 14 to be described later are led from the back side of the pachinko machine 10 through the small window 72 and the hole 73.

  Further, support metal fittings 81 and 82 are attached to the left end portion of the inner frame 12 in FIG. 3 as a support mechanism for the front frame set 14. The upper support fitting 81 is provided with a support hole 83 having a notch on the front side of the figure, and the lower support fitting 82 is provided with a protruding shaft 84 protruding in the vertical direction.

  The inner frame 12 is provided with grounding metal fittings E1 and E2 (see FIG. 3). The grounding metal fittings E1 and E2 are connected to predetermined metal parts on the back side of the inner frame 12. Then, in a state where the front frame set 14 is closed, the grounding metal fittings E1 and E2 are short-circuited by coming into contact with reinforcing plates 131 and 132 described later.

  Next, the front frame set 14 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5 is a rear view of the front frame set 14. The front frame set 14 is formed with a substantially elliptical window 101 so that most of the game area can be visually recognized from the outside. Specifically, the window portion 101 has a shape in which a substantially central portion on the left and right sides is curved relatively gently as compared with the upper and lower sides. The substantially central portion may be linear. In the present embodiment, the distance between the upper end of the window portion 101 (the uppermost portion of the outer rail constituting portion 52 and the upper end of the game area) and the upper end of the front frame set 14 (so-called upper and lower width of the upper frame portion) is 61 mm. It is significantly shorter than the prior art having an upper frame width of about 85 mm to 95 mm. As a result, the upper area of the game area can be easily secured, and the large variable display device unit 35 can also be arranged relatively upward. The distance between the upper end of the front frame set 14 is desirably 80 mm or less, more desirably 70 mm or less, and further desirably 60 mm or less. Of course, as long as a predetermined strength can be ensured, it may be 50 mm or less.

  Further, the shortest distance between the left end of the window portion 101 and the left end of the front frame set 14 when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10 (the left-right width of the so-called left side frame portion: shown on the right side in FIG. 5), The frame width on the opening / closing axis side is set to be relatively large in order to increase the strength and support strength of the front frame set 14 itself. In this case, as apparent from comparison between FIGS. 1 and 3, in the state where the front frame set 14 is closed, not only the left end portion of the outer rail constituting portion 52 but also the left end portion of the inner rail constituting portion 51 is Covered by the left frame. That is, at least a part of the guide rail overlaps and is covered with the left frame portion of the front frame set 14 when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. Even if it becomes difficult to visually recognize the game ball in this way, it is only a passing point where the game ball is guided to the game area, and it is difficult to see the game ball in the game area where the player mainly enjoys the game. It doesn't mean. Therefore, there is no trouble in actual game. Moreover, while such a trouble does not arise, sufficient intensity | strength and support strength of the front frame set 14 are securable. Incidentally, the distance in the left-right direction between the left end position of the outer rail component 52 and the left end position of the outer frame 11 when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10 is 21 mm, and the right end position of the game area (the right end position of the inner rail component 51). The distance in the left-right direction from the right end position of the outer frame 11 is 44 mm.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 1, the front frame set 14 is provided with light emitting means such as various lamps around the front frame set 14 (for example, a corner portion). These light emitting means play a role of enhancing the effect of the game during the game by changing and controlling the light emission mode such as lighting and blinking according to the change of the game state at the time of big hit or predetermined reach. For example, at the periphery of the window portion 101, an annular illumination portion 102 containing a light emitting means such as an LED is provided symmetrically, and at the center of the annular illumination portion 102 and at the top of the pachinko machine 10, Similarly, a central illumination unit 103 having a built-in light emitting means such as an LED is provided. In the pachinko machine 10, the central illumination unit 103 functions as a jackpot lamp, and lights and blinks when the jackpot is informed that the jackpot is being hit. Further, the upper plate 19 is also provided around the upper plate 19 with an upper plate illumination unit 104 having a built-in light emitting means such as an LED. In addition, on the left and right sides of the central illumination unit 103, there are provided a prize ball lamp 105 that is lit during the payout of a prize ball and an error display lamp 106 that is lit when a predetermined error occurs. Further, a small window 107 to which a transparent resin is attached is provided so as to be able to visually recognize a part of the inner frame 12 surface, the game board 30 surface, and the like so as to be adjacent to the lower end portion of the annular illumination portion 102.

  In addition, a ball lending operation unit 120 is disposed below the window unit 101, and the ball lending operation unit 120 is provided with a ball lending button 121, a return button 122, and a frequency display unit 123. If the ball lending operation unit 120 is operated in a state where a bill or a card is inserted into a card unit (ball lending unit) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, a game ball is lent according to the operation. . The ball lending button 121 is operated to obtain a lending ball based on information recorded on a card or the like (recording medium), and the lending ball is supplied to the upper plate 19 as long as there is a remaining amount on the card or the like. Is done. The return button 122 is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted into the card unit. The frequency display unit 123 displays remaining amount information such as a card. It should be noted that the ball rental operation unit 120 is not necessary for a pachinko machine in which game balls are lent directly to the upper plate from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit, that is, a so-called cash machine. Therefore, a decorative seal or the like is attached to the installation portion of the ball rental operation unit 120. Thereby, the common use of the lending operation unit of the pachinko machine using the card unit and the cash machine is achieved.

  Further, on the side of the ball lending button 121, a confirmation button 124 as a confirmation operation means is provided. The confirmation button 124 is a button that is pressed by the player when the player wants to stop the symbol early during the above-described symbol change.

  Various reinforcing members made of metal are provided on the back side of the front frame set 14 so as to surround the window portion 101. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, reinforcing plates 131, 132, 133, and 134 are respectively attached to the back side of the front frame set 14 and on the top, bottom, left, and right sides of the window portion 101. These reinforcing plates 131 to 134 are connected in contact with each other, but resin parts 135 for avoiding direct contact are interposed at the connecting portions of the left and upper reinforcing plates 132 and 133 in the drawing. That is, in the reinforcing plates 131 to 134, electricity is prevented from passing in an annular shape due to the insulating effect of the resin part 135. Thereby, generation | occurrence | production of the magnetic field by the loop of a noise in the reinforcement boards 131-134 and cyclic | annular electricity supply can be suppressed.

  The right reinforcing plate 131 in FIG. 5 is provided with an engaging claw 131a having a hook shape at an intermediate position thereof. 12a (refer FIG. 3 etc.) is comprised. With this configuration, the front frame set 14 is configured to include the upper plate 19, and even if the upper and lower pivot support positions are extended, the front frame set 14 can be prevented from being lifted at the intermediate position. Therefore, an illegal act or the like floating the front frame set 14 is suppressed.

  The lower reinforcing plate 134 is provided with a resin rail side wall member 136 at a position facing the firing rail 61 (see FIG. 3). The rail side wall member 136 becomes the side wall of the firing rail 61 when the front frame set 14 is closed. Therefore, the game ball is prevented from spilling from the launch rail 61.

  The reinforcing plates 131 to 134 described above also have a function as a metal frame for supporting the glass, and a part of the reinforcing plates 131 to 134 is folded back to form a glass holding groove. The glass holding grooves are formed in two rows on the front and rear sides, and a pair of front and rear glasses 137 having a rectangular shape are held in each glass holding groove. Thereby, the two glass 137 is attached to the front and back at a predetermined interval.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is designed to expand the game area. Therefore, when the front frame set 14 is closed, the guide rail formed by the inner and outer rail components 51 and 52 is used. A part is covered with the front frame set 14. Therefore, in the guide rail, a portion where the front open portion cannot be covered with the glass 137 is formed. In such a case, for example, when the game ball launched from the game ball launching device returns without reaching the return ball prevention member 53, the game ball spills out (jumps out) from the guide rail, and the outer rail component 52 There is a risk of being caught between the glass 137 and the like. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the rail cover 140 for covering the front side open portion of the guide rail is attached to the front frame set 14.

  The rail cover 140 is a substantially flat plate having a substantially arc shape, and is formed of a transparent resin. The rail cover 140 has an arc shape corresponding to the shape of the guide rail, and covers the section from the base end portion of the guide rail to the vicinity of the tip end portion along the peripheral edge of the window portion 101. It is attached to the back side of the set 14. In particular, the dimensions and shape of the rail cover 140 on the inner diameter side substantially match those of the inner rail constituting portion 51. When the rail cover 140 is attached, the surface side of the rail cover 140 is in contact with the glass 137. When the front frame set 14 is closed, the back surface of the rail cover 140 covers almost the entire area of the guide rail. Thereby, the collision of the game ball with the glass 137 can be prevented in most sections of the guide rail. Therefore, adverse effects such as breakage due to contact with the glass 137 can be suppressed.

  Further, a portion where the guide rail protrudes from the side edge portion of the glass 137 is provided at the right end portion of the rail cover 140 (that is, the portion which becomes the right end in the state of FIG. 5 where the rail cover 140 is attached to the front frame set 14). A covering portion 141 for covering is provided. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of problems such that the game ball spills out of the guide rail (jumps out) or gets caught between the outer rail component 52 and the glass 137.

  Further, on the back side of the rail cover 140, a ridge 142 is formed that extends in an arc along the inner edge of the rail cover 140 and protrudes toward the front side of FIG. The ridge 142 is configured to substantially overlap the inner rail constituting portion 51 in a state of entering the guide rail in a state where the front frame set 14 is closed. Therefore, for example, even if a wire or the like is intruded through a gap between the front frame set 14 and the inner frame 12 to perform an illegal act, it is very difficult to infiltrate the wire or the like into the game area inside the guide rail. Become. As a result, fraudulent acts performed using a wire or the like can be prevented. In addition, it is good also as a structure which forms the protrusion 142 in a wider range, for example along the whole region of the inner edge of the rail cover 140. According to this structure, it becomes difficult to infiltrate a wire etc. in a wider range, a wire etc. It is possible to more reliably prevent fraud performed using

  Further, support metal fittings 151 and 152 are attached to the right end portion of the front frame set 14 in FIG. 5 (left end portion when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10) as a support mechanism for the inner frame 12. Therefore, the front frame set 14 can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 12 by assembling the support brackets 151 and 152 on the front frame set 14 side to the support brackets 81 and 82 (see FIG. 3) on the inner frame 12 side. It comes to be installed. Here, the support mechanism will be described in more detail based on the relationship between the support fittings 81 and 82 and the support fittings 151 and 152. The support fitting 151 has a substantially rod shape, and the upper diameter is larger than the lower diameter. The width of the cutout of the support hole 83 is narrower than the thickness of the upper portion of the support fitting 151 and wider than the thickness of the lower portion. As a mounting procedure for the front frame set 14, first, the lower portion of the support fitting 151 is inserted into the support hole 83 through the notch, and then the support fitting 152 is inserted into the protruding shaft 84 of the support fitting 82. Then, by positioning the upper portion of the support fitting 151 corresponding to the notch position, the support fitting 151 is not detached from the support hole 83, and the mounting of the front frame set 14 is completed.

  The locking mechanism of the front frame set 14 is integrated with the locking mechanism of the inner frame 12, and the main body of the integrated locking mechanism G1 (see FIG. 6) is provided on the back side of the inner frame 12. It has been. Therefore, in FIG. 3, only the locking claws T1 and T2 protruding from the locking mechanism G1 to the front side of the inner frame 12 are shown. Then, the locking claws T1 and T2 are locked to the back side of the front frame set 14, whereby the front frame set 14 is locked.

  Next, the configuration of the back surface of the pachinko machine 10 will be described in detail. FIG. 6 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10.

  First, an overall outline of the rear configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. In the pachinko machine 10, various control boards are arranged on the back side (actually the back side of the inner frame 12 and the game board 30) so as to be arranged vertically or horizontally, or to be stacked in front and back, A game ball supply device (payout mechanism) for supplying game balls, a protective cover made of resin, and the like are attached. In this embodiment, various control boards are divided into two mounting bases to form two control board units, and these control board units are individually attached to the inner frame 12 or the back of the game board 30. Yes. In this case, the main board and the sound lamp control board are mounted on one mounting base to form a unit, and the dispensing control board, launch control board, and power supply board are mounted on the other mounting base to form a unit. Here, for convenience, the former unit is referred to as “first control board unit 201”, and the latter unit is referred to as “second control board unit 202”.

  In addition, since the dispensing mechanism and the protective cover are integrated as one unit, and the resin portion is generally referred to as a back pack, the unit is referred to as a “back pack unit 203”. The detailed configuration of each unit 201 to 203 will be described later.

  The first control board unit 201, the second control board unit 202, and the back pack unit 203 are configured so that they can be attached and detached without using any tools or the like in units of units. It is provided and can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 12 or the back surface of the game board 30. This is also a device for making it possible to easily check a hidden configuration or the like even if the units 201 to 203 and other configurations are arranged one behind the other.

  Actually, the units 201 to 203 are arranged and attached as shown in the schematic diagram of FIG. In FIG. 7, the first control board unit 201 having a substantially L-shape is arranged at substantially the center of the pachinko machine 10, and the second control board unit 202 is arranged therebelow. Further, the back pack unit 203 is arranged in a region partially overlapping the first control board unit 201.

  Specifically, the first control board unit 201 is provided with a support shaft part M1 at the left end portion when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the first control board unit 201 is centered on the axis A by the support shaft part M1. It can be opened and closed. Further, the first control board unit 201 is provided with a fastening portion M2 made of a ny latch or the like at the right end portion thereof (that is, the side opposite to the support shaft portion, more specifically, the open end side), and the locking claw portion M3 at the upper end portion. The first control board unit 201 is fixed and held with respect to the machine body by the fastening part M2 and the locking claw part M3.

  Further, the second control board unit 202 is provided with a support shaft part M4 at the right end when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the second control board unit 202 opens and closes around the axis B by the support shaft part M4. It is possible. Further, the second control board unit 202 is provided with a fastening portion M5 made of a ny latch or the like at the left end portion thereof (that is, the side opposite to the support shaft portion, more specifically, the open end side). 2 The control board unit 202 is fixedly held with respect to the machine body.

  Further, the back pack unit 203 is provided with a support shaft portion M6 at the right end when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the back pack unit 203 can be opened and closed around the axis C by the support shaft portion M6. Yes. Further, the back pack unit 203 is provided with a fastening portion M7 made of a ny latch or the like at the left end portion thereof (that is, the side opposite to the support shaft portion, more specifically, the open end side), and corresponds to the upper end portion and the lower end portion, respectively. Rotating locking parts M8 and M9 are provided (on the machine body side), and the back pack unit 203 is fixedly held to the machine body by these fastening parts M7 and locking parts M8 and M9. Yes.

  In this case, the development directions of the units 201 to 203 are not the same, and the first control board unit 201 opens to the left when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, whereas the second control board unit 202 and the back pack unit. 203 is configured to open to the right.

  On the other hand, FIG. 8 is a rear view showing the configuration of the game board 30 assembled to the inner frame 12. FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the inner frame 12 as viewed from the rear. Here, the back side structure of the inner frame 12 and the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9.

  The game board 30 is installed in a rectangular frame-shaped installation area surrounded by the resin base 20 so that it does not fall off by a plurality of (four in this embodiment) locking fixtures 211 and 212 provided on the inner frame 12. It is fixed to. The locking fixtures 211 and 212 can be manually rotated to switch between a fixed position (lock position) and a fixed release position (unlock position). FIG. 8 shows a locked state. The locking fixtures 211 at the three left and right sides of the game board 30 are L-shaped metal fittings formed by bending metal pieces, and are configured not to protrude outwardly from the inner frame 12 when the game board 30 is fixed. Note that the locking fixture 212 at one lower portion of the game board 30 is an I-shaped fastener made of resin.

  A variable display device unit 35 is disposed in the center of the game board 30. In the variable display device unit 35, a frame cover 213 made of resin (for example, made of ABS) that covers the center frame 47 (see FIG. 3) from behind is provided to protrude rearward, and at the rear end of the frame cover 213, The 1st symbol display apparatus 42 and the display control apparatus 45 which are liquid crystal display devices are attached so that attachment or detachment is possible in the state piled up back and forth. In the frame cover 213, an LED control board for driving LEDs and the like built in the center frame 47 are disposed.

  A back frame set 215 is attached to the back surface of the game board 30 so as to surround the variable display device unit 35. The back frame set 215 is a thin resin-molded product (for example, made of ABS) provided so as to stick to the back surface of the game board 30, and a game ball collecting mechanism for collecting game balls won in various winning openings. Is formed. Specifically, below the back frame set 215, corresponding to the game board opening of the above-described general winning opening 31, variable winning apparatus 32, first opportunity corresponding opening 33 (see FIG. 3 respectively) and 1 on the downstream side. A collection passage 216 that collects at a place is formed. In addition, a discharge passage board 217 made of resin (for example, made of polycarbonate resin) is also attached to the inner frame 12 below the game board 30, and discharge balls are sent to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 in the discharge passage board 217. A discharge passage 218 for guiding is formed. Therefore, as illustrated in phantom lines in FIG. 8, all the game balls won in the general winning opening 31 etc. gather through the collection passage 216 of the back frame set 215, and further the discharge passage 218 of the discharge passage board 217. Through the pachinko machine 10. In addition, the out port 36 (see FIG. 3) similarly communicates with the discharge passage 218, and the game balls that have not won any prize opening are discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 through the discharge passage 218.

  In the above configuration, with the lower end surface of the game board 30 as a boundary, a back frame set 215 (collection passage 216) is provided on the upper side, and a discharge passage board 217 (discharge passage 218) is provided on the lower side. The game board 30 is provided without overlapping (overlapping) in the front-rear direction. Therefore, when removing the game board 30 from the inner frame 12, there is no inconvenience that the discharge passage board 17 prevents the game board from being removed.

  The discharge passage board 217 is provided just behind the upper plate 19 on the front surface of the pachinko machine. A wire or the like is inserted from a ball discharge port (ball passage rod 69 in FIG. 2) leading to the upper plate 19, An illegal act of causing a wire or the like to enter the game area side through a gap between the inner frame 12 and the discharge passage board 217 can be considered. Accordingly, in the pachinko machine 10, a plate 219 extending in front of the pachinko machine so as to overlap the inner frame 12 almost integrally is provided just behind the upper plate 19 of the discharge passage board 217. Therefore, even if a wire or the like tries to enter from the gap between the inner frame 12 and the discharge passage board 217, it is obstructed by the plate 219, and it becomes very difficult to make the wire or the like enter the game area. As a result, it is possible to prevent an illegal act such as forcibly opening the variable winning device 32 (large winning opening) using a wire or the like.

  In addition, on the back surface of the game board 30, a winning detection mechanism as a winning detection means for detecting the passage of gaming balls such as various winning openings is provided. Specifically, a prize opening switch 221 is provided at a position corresponding to the general prize opening 31 on the front side of the game board 30, and a specific area switch 222 and a count switch 223 are provided in the variable prize winning device 32. The specific area switch 222 is a switch that determines that a game ball that has won the variable winning device 32 in the big hit state has entered a specific area (an area for determining whether or not to continue the big hit state), and the count switch 223 displays the winning ball. It is a switch to count. In addition, a first opportunity corresponding port (starting port) switch 224 as a specific entrance detection means is provided at a position corresponding to the first opportunity corresponding port 33, and a second corresponding to the second opportunity corresponding port 34 is a second. An opportunity corresponding port (gate) switch 225 is provided. Each of these switches 221 to 225 can function as a ball entry detecting means.

  The prize opening switch 221 and the second opportunity corresponding gate (gate) switch 225 are connected to the board relay board 226 via electric wiring (cable connector) described later, and the board relay board 226 is further connected to a main board (main control) described later. Connected to the device 261) via electrical wiring. In addition, the specific area switch 222 and the count switch 223 are connected to the big prize opening relay board 227 via electric wiring, and this big prize opening relay board 227 is also connected to the main board via electric wiring. On the other hand, the first opportunity corresponding port (starting port) switch 224 is directly connected to the main board via the electric wiring without passing through the relay board. Details of these will be described later.

  Although not shown in the drawings, the variable winning device 32 is provided with a large winning opening solenoid for opening the large winning opening and a winning ball distribution plate solenoid for guiding the winning ball to a specific area. The corresponding port 33 is provided with a first opportunity corresponding port (starting port) solenoid for opening the electric accessory. In FIGS. 8 and 9, reference numeral 228 denotes a set handle including a hitting ball and the like, and reference numeral 229 denotes a firing motor.

  The detection results detected by the winning detection mechanism are taken into a main board, which will be described later, and a payout command (the number of game balls to be paid out) corresponding to the winning situation is transmitted from the main board to the payout control board. The Then, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out by the output of the payout control board. In such a case, a conventional method (so-called evidence ball method) in which game balls won in various winning openings are once collected in a winning ball processing device and paid out after the winning ball processing device confirms the presence of winning balls one by one in order. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the game ball winning is electrically detected for each winning opening and the payout is immediately made (that is, the pachinko machine 10 eliminates the winning ball processing device). ing). Therefore, even if there are a lot of game balls to be paid out, the payout can be carried out quickly.

  The back frame set 215 is provided with an attachment mechanism for attaching the first control board unit 201. Specifically, as this attachment mechanism, a support bracket 231 extending in the vertical direction is provided at the lower left corner when viewed from the back of the game board 30, and the support bracket 231 has a pair of upper and lower support holes on the same axis. Is formed. In addition, in the lower right part of the game board 30, reference numeral 232 is a pair of upper and lower fastening holes (ny latch holes), and in the upper left part, reference numeral 233 is a locking claw piece.

  An attachment mechanism for attaching the second control board unit 202 and the back pack unit 203 is provided on the back surface of the inner frame 12. Specifically, a long support fitting 235 is attached to the inner frame 12 at its right end, and its configuration is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 10, the support metal fitting 235 has a long plate-like metal fitting main body 236, and the support hole 237 for the second control board unit is formed at two lower positions so as to stand up from the metal fitting main body 236. At the same time, support hole portions 238 for the back pack unit are formed at two upper positions. Coaxial support holes are formed in the support hole portions 237 and 238, respectively. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, as an attachment mechanism for the second control board unit, the inner frame 12 has a pair of upper and lower fastening holes (nai latch holes) 239 at the lower left end portion from the game board installation area. Is provided. As a mounting mechanism for the back pack unit, the inner frame 12 is provided with a pair of upper and lower fastening holes (nylatching holes) 240 at the left end of the game board installation area. However, the support bracket for the second control board unit and the support bracket for the back pack unit can be provided as separate members. Reference numerals 241, 242, and 243 denote rotational fixtures for sandwiching and supporting the back pack unit 203 with the game board 30.

  In addition, in the rear configuration of the inner frame 12, a game ball for distributing a game ball paid out from a payout mechanism, which will be described later, to either the upper plate 19, the lower plate 15, or the discharge passage 218, at the lower right portion of the game board 30. A distribution unit 245 is provided. That is, the opening 245a of the game ball distributing unit 245 communicates with the upper plate 19, the opening 245b communicates with the lower plate 15, and the opening 245c communicates with the discharge passage 218 (see FIG. 9). Conventionally, since a portion corresponding to the game ball distributing unit 245 is provided on the back pack unit 203 side, the back pack unit 203 is pushed through the ball discharge port (ball passage wall 69 in FIG. 2) reaching the upper plate 19. As a result, a gap is formed between the inner frame 12 and a portion corresponding to the game ball distributing unit 245, and an illegal act of inserting a wire or the like through the gap and operating the internal device has been considered. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10, such illegal acts are prevented by providing the game ball distribution unit 245 on the inner frame 12 side and fixing the game ball distribution unit 245 by a fixing means. Further, the upper end surface of the game ball distributing unit 245 is formed in accordance with the height position where the lower end surface of the game board 30 is installed, and is devised so as not to prevent the game board 30 from being removed.

  In addition, a resin speaker box 246 is attached to the lower end portion of the inner frame 12 to surround the back of the speaker 249 installed toward the lower plate 15. Improvements are being made.

  Next, the first control board unit 201 will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 is a front view of the first control board unit 201, FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the unit 201, FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view of the unit 201, and FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view of the unit 201 viewed from the back. .

  The first control board unit 201 has a mounting base 251 having a substantially L shape, and a main control device 261 and an audio lamp control device 262 as control devices are mounted on the mounting base 251. Here, the main control device 261 includes a CPU that controls the main control, a ROM that stores a game program, a RAM that stores necessary data according to the progress of the game, a port that communicates with various devices, and various lotteries. It has a main board including a random number generator used, a clock pulse generation circuit used for time counting and synchronization, and the main board is accommodated in a board box 263 made of a transparent resin material or the like. It is configured. The substrate box 263 includes a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box base and a box cover that covers the opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected to each other by a sealing unit 264 (sealing means) so that the substrate box 263 is sealed.

  As the sealing unit 264 as the sealing means, any configuration can be applied as long as the box base and the box cover are connected so as not to be opened, but here, as shown in FIG. 11 and the like, five sealing members are connected. The box base and the box cover are connected so that they cannot be opened by inserting a locking claw into the long hole of the sealing member. The sealing process by the sealing unit 264 prevents unauthorized opening after the sealing, and makes it possible to detect such a situation early and easily even if the unauthorized opening is performed. It is possible to perform the opening / sealing process again even after the operation. That is, the sealing process is performed by inserting the locking claw into the long hole of at least one sealing member among the five sealing members constituting the sealing unit 264. And when opening the board | substrate box 263 by the malfunction of the accommodated main board | substrate etc., the connection of the sealing member in which the latching claw was inserted, and another sealing member is cut | disconnected. Thereafter, when the sealing process is performed again, a locking claw is inserted into the long hole of another sealing member. If the history of opening the board box 263 is left in the board box 263, it can be easily found that the illegal opening has been performed by looking at the board box 263.

  However, the main board is provided with terminal portions for connecting the connectors of the cable connectors, and the terminal portions are exposed from the board box 263. The exposure of the terminal portion is the same for other substrates and substrate boxes.

  The voice lamp control device 262 is a voice lamp including, for example, a CPU that controls voice and lamp display in accordance with instructions from the main control device 261 (main board) or the display control device 45, and other ROM, RAM, various ports, and the like. The audio lamp control board is housed in a board box 265 made of a transparent resin material or the like. A power relay board 266 is mounted on the sound lamp control device 262, and power supplied from a power board described later is output to the display control device 45 and the sound lamp control device 262 via the power relay board 266. It is like that.

  The mounting base 251 is formed of a colored (for example, green, blue, etc.) resin material (for example, made of polycarbonate resin), and has two substrate mounting surfaces 252 and 253 that are flat on the surface. These substrate mounting surfaces 252 and 253 extend in a direction orthogonal to each other and are formed with a step in the front-rear direction. However, the mounting base 251 may be a colorless transparent or translucent resin molded product.

  The main control device 261 (main substrate) is arranged in a landscape orientation on one substrate mounting surface 252 and the audio lamp control device 262 (audio lamp control substrate) is arranged in a portrait orientation on the other substrate mounting surface 253. It is arranged in the direction. In particular, the main control device 261 is disposed on the near side when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the sound lamp control device 262 is disposed on the back side. In this case, since the substrate mounting surfaces 252 and 253 are formed with steps in the front-rear direction, the control devices 261 and 262 are mounted in a state where the main controller 261 and the sound lamp controller 262 are mounted on the substrate mounting surfaces 252 and 253. Are arranged with a part of them stacked one after the other. That is, as can be seen in FIG. 12 and the like, the main controller 261 is arranged in a state where a part thereof (about 1/3 in this embodiment) is floated. Therefore, the sound lamp control device 262 can be expanded to an area overlapping with the main control device 261, and the enlargement of the control board can be dealt with satisfactorily. Also, each control device can be installed efficiently. Further, in a state where the first control board unit 201 is mounted on the game board 30, a space is secured behind the board mounting surface 252, and the variable winning device 32 and its electric wiring can be installed without difficulty.

  As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the board mounting surface 252 for the main board has horizontally elongated through holes 254 at two positions on the left and right. Correspondingly, the substrate box 263 of the main control device 261 is provided with rotating fixtures 267 at two places on the left and right sides of the back surface thereof. When the main controller 261 is mounted on the board mounting surface 252, the fixing tool 267 is passed through the through hole 254 of the board mounting surface 252, and the fixing tool 267 is rotated in this state to lock the main control apparatus 261. The Therefore, even if the main control device 261 is arranged in a state where it floats as described above, inconveniences such as dropping off of the main control device 261 can be avoided. Further, since the main control device 261 cannot be removed unless the fixture 267 is unlocked from the back side of the first control board unit 201 (board mounting surface 252), it is expected to have a deterrent effect against illegal acts such as board removal. it can. A grid-like rib 255 is provided on the back surface of the substrate mounting surface 252 for the main substrate.

  The mounting base 251 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 256 on the left end surface of FIG. 11 and the like, and by attaching the support shafts 256 to the support fitting 231 shown in FIG. The game board 30 is supported to be openable and closable. Further, the mounting base 251 is provided with a pair of upper and lower nai latches 257 as fasteners at the right end portion and a long hole 258 at the upper end portion, and the nai latch 257 is fitted into the fastening hole 232 shown in FIG. The first control board unit 201 is fixed to the game board 30 by locking the locking claw pieces 233 shown in FIG. The support fitting 231 and the support shaft 256 are in the support shaft portion M1 of FIG. 7, the fastening hole 232 and the ny latch 257 are in the fastening portion M2, the locking claw piece 233 and the long hole 258 are in the locking claw portion M3, Each corresponds.

  Next, the second control board unit 202 will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 is a front view of the second control board unit 202, FIG. 16 is a perspective view of the unit 202, and FIG. 17 is an exploded perspective view of the unit 202.

  The second control board unit 202 has a horizontally long mounting base 301 on which a payout control device 311, a firing control device 312, a power supply device 313 and a card unit connection board 314 are mounted. The payout control device 311, the launch control device 312, and the power supply device 313 are equipped with a control board including a central control CPU, ROM, RAM, various ports and the like as is well known. The payout of prize balls and rental balls is controlled by the substrate. The launch control board of the launch control apparatus 312 controls the launch motor 229 in accordance with the player's operation of the handle 18, and the power supply board of the power supply apparatus 313 generates a predetermined power supply voltage required by various control apparatuses. Is output. The card unit connection board 314 is electrically connected to the ball lending operation unit 120 on the front surface of the pachinko machine and a card unit (not shown). The card unit connection board 314 takes a ball lending operation command from the player and outputs it to the payout control device 311. is there. Note that the card unit connection board 314 can be omitted in a cash machine in which game balls are lent directly to the upper plate from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit.

  The payout control device 311, the firing control device 312, the power supply device 313, and the card unit connection substrate 314 are respectively configured to be accommodated in substrate boxes 315, 316, 317, and 318 made of a transparent resin material or the like. In particular, in the dispensing control device 311, similarly to the main control device 261 described above, the box base and the box cover constituting the substrate box 315 are connected to each other by the sealing unit 319 (sealing means) so that the substrate box 315 is not opened. Sealed.

  The payout control device 311 is provided with a state return switch 321. For example, when the state return switch 321 is pressed when a payout error occurs, such as a ball jam in the payout motor unit, the payout motor is rotated forward and reverse so that the ball jam is eliminated (return to the normal state). It has become.

  The power supply device 313 is provided with a RAM erase switch 323. This pachinko machine 10 has a backup function, so that even if a power failure occurs, it maintains the state at the time of a power failure, and can be restored to the state at the time of a power failure when returning from a power failure (power recovery) It has become. Therefore, if the power is turned off in the normal procedure (for example, when the hall is closed), the state before the power is turned off is stored. If you want to return to the initial state when the power is turned on, turn on the power while holding down the RAM erase switch 323. We are going to throw it in.

  The mounting base 301 is made of, for example, a colorless and transparent resin molded product, and a flat substrate mounting surface 302 is provided on the surface thereof. In this case, the launch control device 312, the power supply device 313, and the card unit connection board 314 are directly mounted side by side on the board mounting surface 302 of the mounting base 301. It is mounted via a table 303.

  Further, the mounting base 301 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 305 at the right end in FIG. 15 and the like. By inserting these support shafts 305 into the support hole 237 shown in FIG. 2 The control board unit 202 is supported to be openable and closable with respect to the inner frame 12. Further, the mounting base 301 is provided with a pair of upper and lower nai latches 306 as fasteners at the left end portion. By fitting the nai latch 306 into the fastening hole 239 shown in FIG. It is fixed to the frame 12 so that it cannot be opened and closed. The support hole portion 237 and the support shaft 305 correspond to the support shaft portion M4 in FIG. 7, and the fastened hole 239 and the ny latch 306 correspond to the fastening portion M5, respectively.

  Next, the configuration of the back pack unit 203 will be described. The back pack unit 203 is formed by integrating a back pack 351 made of resin and a payout mechanism portion 352 for a game ball. FIG. 18 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10 viewed from the back, and FIG. It shows in FIG.

  The back pack 351 is integrally formed of, for example, ABS resin, and includes a substantially flat base portion 353 and a protective cover portion 354 that protrudes rearward from the pachinko machine and has a horizontally long substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. The protective cover portion 354 has a shape in which the left and right side surfaces and the upper surface are closed and only the lower surface is opened, and has a size sufficient to surround at least the variable display device unit 35 (however, in this embodiment, the above-described audio lamp is used. The control device 262 is also enclosed. A large number of ventilation holes 354 a are provided on the back surface of the protective cover portion 354. Each of the air holes 354a has a long hole shape, and the air holes 354a are adjacent to each other at a relatively close position. Therefore, the back surface of the back pack 351 can be easily opened by cutting the resin portion between the adjacent vent holes 354a. That is, a predetermined test or the like can be easily performed by cutting the resin portion between the vent holes 354a to expose the display control device 45 and the like inside.

  In addition, a payout mechanism portion 352 is disposed on the base portion 353 so as to bypass the protective cover portion 354. That is, a tank 355 opened upward is provided at the uppermost portion of the back pack 351, and game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are sequentially supplied to the tank 355. Below the tank 355, for example, a tank rail 356 that has two rows (two rows) of ball passages in the horizontal direction and that is gently inclined toward the downstream side is connected. Further, the tank rail 356 is arranged vertically on the downstream side of the tank rail 356. A case rail 357 is connected. The payout device 358 is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 357, and a required number of game balls are paid out appropriately according to a predetermined electrical configuration such as a payout motor 358a. The game balls paid out from the payout device 358 are supplied to the upper plate 19 through the payout passage 359 and the like shown in FIG.

  A vibrator 360 for applying vibration to the tank rail 356 is attached to the tank rail 356. Therefore, if a clogged ball occurs near the tank rail 356, the clogged ball is eliminated by driving the vibrator 360. The vibrator 360 is configured as a vibrator unit in which a vibrating body such as a motor is accommodated in a case which is a main body part so that a position change due to a design change or the like of a pachinko machine can be easily replaced in the case of a failure. The unit is attached to the tank rail 356 so as to be detachable. In addition, the vibrator unit is attached to the side surface of the tank rail 356 via a foot portion (vibration transmitter) protruding from the main body portion without the main body portion (case surface) being in close contact with the tank rail 356, The vibration is transmitted to the tank rail 356 more effectively.

  The configuration of the tank rail 356 will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 20, the tank rail 356 has a rail body 361 having a long bowl shape opened upward, and a spherical ball is formed at the start end of the rail body 361. A receiving part 362 is provided. By this ball receiving portion 362, the game ball that has dropped from the tank 355 is smoothly taken into the rail body 361. In addition, the rail body 361 is provided with a partition wall 363 extending in the longitudinal direction, and the game balls are divided into two hands by the partition wall 363. The two ball passages partitioned by the partition wall 363 are slightly wider than the diameter of the game ball. One or two ridges 364 are provided on the bottom surface of each spherical passage partitioned by the partition wall 363, and an opening 365 is provided on the side of the ridge 364.

  In addition, a rectifying plate 367 is disposed on the rail body 361 so as to cover the ceiling portion of the downstream half. The rectifying plate 367 has a bowed shape so as to limit the height of the ball passage in the tank rail 356 toward the downstream side, and a convex portion 368 extending in the longitudinal direction is formed on the lower surface thereof. . Thereby, each game ball flowing in the tank rail 356 finally flows out downstream without being stacked up and down. Therefore, even if a large group of game balls flow into the tank rail 356, the game balls are prevented from being bitten and the ball clogging in the tank rail 356 is eliminated. The rail body 361 is formed of black conductive polycarbonate resin, whereas the rectifying plate 367 is formed of transparent polycarbonate resin. The rectifying plate 367 is detachably provided, and by removing the rectifying plate 367, maintenance in the tank rail 356 can be easily performed.

  Returning to the description of FIGS. 18 and 19, the payout mechanism unit 352 is provided with a payout relay board 381 that relays a payout command signal from the payout control device 311 to the payout device 358, and takes in the main power from outside. The power switch board 382 is installed. The power switch board 382 is supplied with, for example, an AC 24V main power supply via a voltage converter, and is turned on or off by a switching operation of the power switch 382a.

  The discharge mechanism 352 from the tank 355 to the discharge passage 359 is formed of a conductive resin material (for example, conductive polycarbonate resin) and grounded at a part thereof. Thereby, generation | occurrence | production of the noise by charging of a game ball is suppressed.

  Further, the back pack 351 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 385 at the right end in FIG. 18 and the like, and the support shaft 385 is inserted into the support hole 238 shown in FIG. The pack unit 203 is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the inner frame 12. Further, the back pack 351 is provided with a pair of upper and lower nai latches 386 as fasteners at the left end portion, and a locking hole 387 is provided at the upper end portion. The nai latch 386 is inserted into the tightened hole 240 shown in FIG. The back pack unit 203 is fixed to the inner frame 12 so that it cannot be opened and closed by engaging the fixing hole 387 shown in FIG. Further, in the present embodiment, a rotating I-type fastener is employed as the locking portion M8 in the vicinity of the tank 355 that stores a lot of game balls and is relatively loaded. For this reason, the back pack unit 203 (tank 355) can be more reliably locked as compared with the case where a fixing tool such as a ny latch is used. At this time, the back pack unit 203 is also fixed to the inner frame 12 by the fixtures 241 and 243 shown in FIG. The support hole portion 238 and the support shaft 385 are provided in the support shaft portion M6 of FIG. Equivalent to. Further, the fixture 243 corresponds to the locking portion M9 (see FIG. 7).

  Further, the base 353 of the back pack unit 203 is provided with an opening 391 for the external relay terminal plate 230, so that the external relay terminal plate 230 can be removed and operated even when the back pack unit 203 is fixed. It is possible.

  When the main controller 261 (substrate box 263) is to be removed with the above-described configuration, the back pack unit 203 is first opened (or removed), and then the first control substrate unit 201 is opened ( Or removal), and a complicated process of releasing the fixture 267 can be performed at last. For this reason, a deterrent effect can be expected against illegal acts such as removal of the main controller 261 (board box 263).

  FIG. 21 is a block diagram showing the electrical structure of the pachinko machine 10. The main control device 261 of the pachinko machine 10 is equipped with a CPU 501 as a one-chip microcomputer that is an arithmetic device. The CPU 501 includes a ROM 502 that stores various control programs executed by the CPU 501 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 502 is executed. A RAM 503 and various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are incorporated.

  The RAM 503 has a configuration in which data can be retained (backed up) by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 313 even after the pachinko machine 10 is turned off. The RAM 503 temporarily stores various data and the like. In addition to the memory and area for this purpose, a backup area 503a is provided.

  In the backup area 503a, when the power is cut off due to a power failure or the like, the power of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before the power is turned off when the power is turned on again. (Similar) is an area for storing stack pointers, values of registers, I / O, and the like. Writing to the backup area 503a is executed when the power is turned off by NMI interrupt processing (see FIG. 35). Conversely, returning of each value written to the backup area 503a includes turning on the power (including turning on the power due to power failure cancellation). The same applies to a power recovery process (see FIG. 28). Note that a power failure signal SK1 output from a power failure monitoring circuit 542, which will be described later, is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 501 when a power failure occurs due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Due to the occurrence, the power failure process (NMI interrupt process) of FIG. 35 is immediately executed.

  An input / output port 505 is connected to the CPU 501 incorporating the ROM 502 and RAM 503 via a bus line 504 including an address path and a data path. The input / output port 505 is connected to a RAM erasing switch circuit 543, a payout control device 311, a display control device 45, which will be described later, the confirmation button 124, a switch group (not shown), and the like.

  The payout control device 311 controls payout of prize balls and rental balls by a payout motor 358a. The CPU 511 that is an arithmetic unit includes a ROM 512 that stores a control program executed by the CPU 511, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 513 that is used as a work memory or the like.

  The RAM 513 of the payout control device 311 is configured to hold (backup) data by supplying a backup voltage from the power supply device 313 even after the pachinko machine 10 is turned off, like the RAM 503 of the main control device 261 described above. The RAM 513 is provided with a backup area 513a in addition to a memory and an area for temporarily storing various data.

  The backup area 513a has a stack pointer, each register at the time of power off, each register, so that the power of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before the power is turned off when the power is turned off. This is an area for storing values such as I / O. The writing to the backup area 513a is executed when the power is turned off by the NMI interrupt processing (see FIG. 35). Conversely, the restoration of each value written to the backup area 513a is the power recovery processing at the time of turning on the power (see FIG. 36). ) Is executed.

  An input / output port 515 is connected to the CPU 511 incorporating the ROM 512 and the RAM 513 through a bus line 514 including an address bus and a data bus. A RAM erase switch circuit 543, a main controller 261, a launch controller 312 and a payout motor 358a are connected to the input / output port 515, respectively.

  The launch control device 312 permits or prohibits the launch of the gaming machine by the launch motor 229, and the launch motor 229 is permitted to drive when a predetermined condition is met. Specifically, it is detected by a sensor signal that a firing permission signal is output from the payout control device 311, the player is touching the handle 18, and a firing stop switch for stopping the firing. On the condition that is not operated, the launch motor 229 is driven, and a game ball is launched with an intensity corresponding to the operation amount of the handle 18 (see FIG. 9).

  The display control device 45 controls the first symbol variation display on the first symbol display device 42 and the second symbol variation display on the second symbol display device 41. The display control device 45 includes a CPU 521, a ROM (program ROM) 522, a work RAM 523, a video RAM 524, a character ROM 525, an image controller 526, an input port 527, two output ports 528 and 529, and a bus. Lines 530 and 531 are provided. The output of the main controller 261 is connected to the input of the input port 527, and the CPU 521, ROM 522, work RAM 523, and image controller 526 are connected to the output of the input port 527 and one output port is connected via the bus line 530. 528 is connected. The output of the output port 528 is connected to the second symbol display device 41 (display unit 43) and the sound lamp control device 262. Further, an output port 529 is connected to the image controller 526 via a bus line 531, and a first symbol display device 42 which is a liquid crystal display device is connected to an output of the output port 529.

  The CPU 521 of the display control device 45 controls the display of the first symbol display device 42 and the second symbol display device 41 based on the display command transmitted from the main control device 261. The ROM 522 is a memory for storing various control programs executed by the CPU 521 and fixed value data, and the work RAM 523 temporarily stores work data and flags used when the CPU 521 executes various programs. It is a memory for.

  The video RAM 524 is a memory for storing display data displayed on the first symbol display device 42, and the display contents of the first symbol display device 42 are changed by rewriting the contents of the video RAM 524. The character ROM 525 is a memory for storing character data such as symbols displayed on the first symbol display device 42. The image controller 526 adjusts the timings of the CPU 521, the video RAM 524, and the output port 529 to intervene in reading and writing data, and also reads display data stored in the video RAM 524 from the character ROM 525 at a predetermined timing. It is displayed on the symbol display device 42.

  The power supply unit 313 includes a power supply unit 541 for supplying power to each part of the pachinko machine 10, a power failure monitoring circuit 542 for monitoring power interruption due to a power failure, and a RAM erase switch connected to the RAM erase switch 323. A circuit 543. The power supply unit 541 supplies necessary operation power to the main control device 261, the payout control device 311 and the like through a power supply path (not shown). As its outline, the power supply unit 541 takes in an AC 24 volt power supply supplied from the outside, and generates a + 12V power supply for driving various switches and motors, a + 5V power supply for logic, a backup power supply for RAM backup, and the like. Then, these + 12V power supply, + 5V power supply and backup power supply are supplied to the main control device 261, the payout control device 311 and the like. Note that operation power (+12 V power, +5 V power, etc.) is supplied to the launch control device 312 via the payout control device 311.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 542 is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal SK1 to each NMI terminal of the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 and the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 542 monitors the DC stable voltage of 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 541, and determines that a power failure (power failure) has occurred when this voltage is less than 22 volts. The power failure signal SK1 is output to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. Based on the output of the power failure signal SK1, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 recognize the occurrence of the power failure and execute the power failure processing (NMI interrupt processing in FIG. 35).

  The power supply unit 541 normally outputs an output of 5 volts, which is a drive voltage of the control system, for a time sufficient to execute the process at the time of a power failure even after the DC stable voltage of 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts. Configured to maintain the value. Therefore, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 can normally execute and complete the power failure process.

  The RAM erase switch circuit 543 is a circuit for taking in the switch signal of the RAM erase switch 323 and clearing backup data in the RAM 503 of the main controller 261 and the RAM 513 of the payout controller 311 in accordance with the state of the switch 323. When the RAM erase switch 323 is pressed, the RAM erase switch circuit 543 outputs a RAM erase signal SK2 to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. When the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on with the RAM erase switch 323 pressed (including power-on due to power failure cancellation), the data in the respective RAMs 503 and 513 are cleared in the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. The

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23, the first symbol display device (display unit of the liquid crystal display device) 42 is set with three symbol rows H1, H2, and H3 of left, middle, and right. The symbols (identification information) are variably displayed for each symbol row H1, H2, H3. In the present embodiment, the middle / right symbol rows H2 and H3 (remaining identification information rows) are constituted by a plurality of types (12 types) of symbols Z1 to Z12 as shown in FIG. Each of the symbols Z1 to Z12 is basically composed of the symbols E1 to E12 with the motif of a cocoon egg, and the numerical symbols N1 to N12 of “1” to “12” attached in the symbols E1 to E12. The numbers “1” to “12” are arranged in ascending order. More specifically, the pictures E1 to E4 related to “1” to “4” are blue, the pictures E5 to E7 related to “5” to “7” are red, and the pictures related to “8” to “10”. The symbols E8 to E10 are shown in yellow, and the symbols E11 and E12 related to “11” and “12” are shown in green. In addition, regarding each of the number symbols N1 to N12, odd number symbols N1, N3, N5, N7, N9, N11 are black, and even number symbols N2, N4, N6, N8, N10, N12 are white. It is displayed.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 24B, the left symbol sequence H1, which is the first identification information sequence, is composed of a plurality of types (four types) of symbols EB, ER, EE, EG (special identification information). ing. Each symbol EB, ER, EE, EG corresponds to the above symbols (E1 to E4), (E5 to E7), (E8 to E10), and (E11, E12). ), It is composed only of pictures. That is, the blue symbol EB means each of the blue symbols Z1 to Z4 in the middle and right symbol rows H2 and H3 described above, and the red symbol ER represents the middle and right symbol rows H2 and H2 described above. Each of the red symbols Z5 to Z7 in H3 means yellow symbols EE means each of the yellow symbols Z8 to Z10 in the middle and right symbol rows H2 and H3 described above. The green symbol EG means both the green symbol Z11 and the symbol Z12 in the middle / right symbol rows H2 and H3 described above. In addition, in the present embodiment, in order to make it difficult to specify the display order in the left symbol row H1, the order of symbol EB → design ER → design EE → design EG → design ER → design EB → design EG → design EE Is displayed. Thus, by giving irregularity to the display order, it is more difficult to specify the symbol to be displayed next.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, the variable display mode is different between the left symbol row H1 that is first stopped and the remaining middle / right symbol rows H2 and H3. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 23 (b), the middle and right symbol rows H2 and H3 are displayed in a scrolling manner by movement according to a predetermined order, and are displayed next. The design should be specified or predictable to some extent. On the other hand, regarding the left symbol row H1, the switching variation display is sequentially performed in the non-moving state (fixed state) instead of the scroll (moving) display. As a result of such switching fluctuations, it becomes extremely difficult to specify and predict the next symbol to be displayed (substantially impossible to specify during high-speed fluctuations) compared to the case of scroll fluctuation display. Yes.

  In this case, in the first symbol display device (display unit of the liquid crystal display device) 42, the symbol variation of each symbol row H1 to H3 is started based on the ball entering the first opportunity corresponding port 33 (starting port). I already mentioned the points. This point will be described in more detail. As will be described later, the main controller 261 determines a stop symbol to be displayed in a fixed stop state in accordance with the timing of entering a ball or at the start of fluctuation. The stop symbol is a symbol that is displayed when each symbol row H1 to H3 has stopped symbol variation deterministically. In the present embodiment, when stopping, the variable display is stopped in the order of left symbol row H1 → right symbol row H3 → middle symbol row H2 (see FIG. 22A). When the first symbol is arranged in the jackpot symbol combination (in this embodiment, the same (same meaning) first symbol combination) on the first symbol display device 42 at the time of stoppage, a special game video is displayed as a jackpot. (The jackpot state is started). For example, as shown in FIGS. 25 (a) and 25 (b), if a fixed stop is displayed, the jackpot symbols are aligned. In FIG. 25A, the green symbol EG is stopped in the left symbol row H1, and the symbol “Z11” of “11” in green is also stopped in the middle / right symbol rows H2 and H3. In FIG. 25B, the green symbol EG is stopped in the left symbol row H1, and the symbol Z12 of “12” in green is also stopped in the middle / right symbol rows H2 and H3.

  A so-called reach state occurs immediately before the combination of jackpot symbols described above is displayed (of course, the jackpot state may not be reached). The reach state includes a state in which the stop symbol in the right symbol row H3 stops at the same kind of symbol as the stop symbol in the left symbol row H1.

  In the present embodiment, the game mode after the jackpot is influenced by the combination of the jackpot symbols. As the game modes, the normal mode with a jackpot probability of about 338.5 and the normal mode There is a probability variation mode (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation mode”) having a higher jackpot probability than the mode (1 / 67.7).

  That is, the symbol pattern of the left, middle and right symbol rows H1 to H3 (more precisely, the left symbol row H1 is not numbered, so the symbols of the middle and right symbol rows H2 and H3) are jackpot symbols corresponding to even numbers. When the fixed stop is displayed, the normal mode is given as the next game mode. On the other hand, when a fixed stop display is made with a jackpot symbol corresponding to an odd number, a probability change mode is given as the next game mode. As described above, in the present embodiment, the number of symbols in the middle and right symbol rows H2 and H3 respectively corresponding to the symbols EB, ER, EE, and EG in the left symbol row H1 is different, and the symbol EB is a symbol Z1. The four symbols Z4, the symbol ER corresponds to three symbols Z5 to Z7, the symbol EE corresponds to three symbols Z8 to Z10, and the symbol EG corresponds to two symbols Z11 and Z12. Furthermore, among the symbols in the middle and right symbol rows H2 and H3 respectively corresponding to the symbols EB, ER, EE, and EG, symbols with an odd number symbol are two symbols EB, symbol Z1 and symbol Z3. The symbol ER is one of the symbols Z5 and Z7, the symbol EE is one of the symbols Z9, and the symbol EG is one of the symbols Z11. That is, when the symbol EB is displayed in the left symbol row H1 in a fixed stop display, the probability that the probability variation mode is given in the jackpot symbol fixed stop display is two-quarters (1/2). In addition, when the symbol ER is displayed in the left symbol row H1, the probability that the probability variation mode is given when the jackpot symbol is stopped is displayed, and the symbol EE is displayed in the left symbol row H1. In this case, when the probability change mode is given by 1/3 when the jackpot symbol is confirmed to be stopped, the symbol EG is given when the symbol EG is confirmed and stopped in the left symbol row H1. Probability is halved. When the power is turned on, the normal mode is given.

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

  In the present embodiment, the CPU 501 in the main control device 261 performs lottery (big hit lottery) of the first symbol display device 42, setting of symbol display, and the like using various counter information in the game. Specifically, 27, a jackpot random number counter C1 used for the jackpot lottery of the first symbol display device 42, a jackpot symbol counter C2 used for the selection of the jackpot symbol of the first symbol display device 42, and the first symbol Reach random number counter C3 used for reach lottery when the display device 42 fluctuates and changes, random number initial value counter CINI used for initial value setting of the big hit random number counter C1, and used for variation pattern selection of the first symbol display device 42 Variation type counters CS1 and CS2 to be used, and left, middle and right outlier symbols used for setting the outlier symbols in the left, middle and right columns Printer CL, CM, has decided to use a CR.

  Among these, the counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS1, and CS2 are loop counters that each add 1 to the previous value and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value. Further, the out symbol counters CL, CM, CR are configured such that register values are added using an R register (refresh register) in the CPU 501, and as a result, numerical values change randomly. Each counter is periodically updated, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 503. In addition, the RAM 503 is provided with a holding ball storage area as a storage area composed of one execution area and four holding areas (holding first to fourth holding areas). The values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 are stored in time series in accordance with the winning histories of the game balls to the one-time opportunity corresponding port 33.

  In detail, each of the counters is configured such that the jackpot random number counter C1 is incremented one by one within a range of, for example, 0 to 676, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 676). In particular, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the jackpot random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 676), and is updated once for each timer interruption and is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of normal processing. The jackpot random number counter C1 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in this embodiment), and stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the first opportunity corresponding port 33. There are two types of random number values that are jackpots, low probability (normal mode) and high probability (probability mode). In this embodiment, the number of random numbers that are jackpots at low probability. Is 2 and its value is “337, 673”, the number of random numbers that are jackpots at high probability is 10, and its value is “67, 131, 199, 269, 337, 401, 463, 523 601, 661 ". The high probability means a state where the jackpot is won by a predetermined probability variation pattern and the subsequent jackpot probability is increased as added value, that is, a so-called probable state, and the normal time (low probability) is When not in a certain state.

  The jackpot symbol counter C2 determines a symbol when the fluctuation of the first symbol display device 42 is stopped in the case of a jackpot. In this embodiment, the first symbol display device 42 has 12 patterns of the first symbol set. Therefore, twelve (0 to 11) counter values are prepared. That is, the jackpot symbol counter C2 is configured so that one by one is added in order within the range of 0 to 11, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 11), it returns to 0. The jackpot symbol counter C2 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in this embodiment), and stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the first opportunity corresponding port 33.

  Further, the reach random number counter C3 is configured to increment one by one within a range of 0 to 238, for example, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 238). In the present embodiment, the reach random number counter C3 causes the final stop symbol after the occurrence of reach to stop by shifting by one by one before and after the reach symbol. “Reach other than front / rear off” that stops other than front and back and “complete out” that does not occur reach are selected by lottery. For example, C3 = 0, 1 corresponds to front / rear reach, and C3 = 2-21 It corresponds to reach other than detachment, and C3 = 22 to 238 corresponds to complete detachment. Reach lottery may be set individually according to the state of the lottery probability of the first symbol display device 42, the number of starting and holding balls at the start of change, and the like. The reach random number counter C3 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in this embodiment), and stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the first opportunity corresponding port 33.

  Further, one of the two variation type counters CS1 and CS2 is incremented by one within a range of 0 to 198, for example, and reaches a maximum value (that is, 198) and then returns to 0. For example, the other variation type counter CS2 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 240, for example, and reaches the maximum value (that is, 240) and then returns to 0. In the following description, CS1 is also referred to as “first variation type counter”, and CS2 is also referred to as “second variation type counter”. The first variation type counter CS1 determines the reach type of the first symbol, such as so-called normal reach, super reach, premium reach, and other rough symbol variation modes, and the second variation type counter CS2 determines the final stop symbol ( In the present embodiment, a finer symbol variation mode is determined such as an elapsed time (in other words, the number of variation symbols) until the symbol of the middle symbol row H2 is stopped. Therefore, a variety of variation patterns can be easily realized by combining these variation type counters CS1 and CS2. It is also possible to determine the symbol variation mode only by the first variation type counter CS1, or to determine the symbol variation mode similarly by combining the first variation type counter CS1 and the stop symbol.

  The variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are updated once every time a normal process to be described later is executed once, and are repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the normal process. Then, the buffer values of CS1 and CS2 are acquired when the first symbol display device 42 determines the variation pattern at the start of variation of the first symbol.

  The left, middle, and right off symbol counters CL, CM, and CR are displayed when the first symbol display device 42 loses the jackpot lottery, the first symbol on the left, the middle symbol on the first symbol, the right symbol on the first symbol This is for determining the stop symbol (out-of-design) of one symbol. Any one of the four first symbols in the left symbol row and any of the twelve first symbols in the middle / right symbol rows H2 and H3. Since displayed, 4 (0-3) and 12 (0-11) counter values are prepared for each. The stop symbol of the left symbol row H1 is determined by the off symbol counter CL, the stop symbol of the middle symbol row H2 is determined by the off symbol counter CM, and the stop symbol of the right symbol column H3 is determined by the off symbol counter CR.

  In the present embodiment, the value of each counter CL, CM, CR is updated at random by using the value of the R register built in the CPU 501. Each outlier symbol counter CL, CM, CR is updated in the normal process so that the update times do not overlap, and the combination of these outlier symbol counters CL, CM, CR is the reach other than the front / rear symbol buffer of the RAM 503, reach other than front / rear out It is stored in either the symbol buffer or the completely off symbol buffer. Then, when determining the variation pattern at the start of variation of the first symbol, the buffer value of any one of the front and rear outreach symbol buffer, the reach symbol buffer other than front and rear outlier and the completely out symbol symbol buffer is acquired according to the value of the reach random number counter C3. The

  In addition, the magnitude | size and range of each counter are only examples, and can be changed arbitrarily. However, it is desirable that the big hit random number counter C1, the reach random number counter C3, and the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are all different prime numbers and are not synchronized in any case.

  Although not shown, the second symbol random number counter C4 is used for the lottery of the second symbol display device 41. The second symbol random number counter C4 is configured as a loop counter that is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 250, for example, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 250). The second symbol random number counter C4 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in the present embodiment), and is acquired when the game ball passes through the left or right second opportunity corresponding port 34. The number of random number values to be won is 149, and the range is “5 to 153”.

  Next, each control process executed by the CPU 501 in the main controller 261 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. The processing of the CPU 501 is broadly divided into a main process that is started when the power is turned on, a timer interrupt process that is started periodically (in this embodiment, at a cycle of 2 msec), and a stop signal to the NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal). For convenience of explanation, the timer interrupt process and the NMI interrupt process will be described first, and then the main process will be described.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. This process is executed by the CPU 501 of the main controller 261 every 2 msec, for example.

  In FIG. 33, first, in step S601, read processing of the various switches 221 to 225 and the like is executed. That is, the state of various switches 221 to 225 and the like (excluding the RAM erase switch 323) connected to the main controller 261 is read, and the state of the switches 221 to 225 and the like is determined to detect detection information (winning detection) To save the information.

  Thereafter, in step S602, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (676 in this embodiment). Then, the update value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503. In subsequent step S603, the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit symbol counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 are updated. Specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 are each incremented by 1 and when the counter values reach the maximum values (in the present embodiment, 676, 49 and 238, respectively). Clear to 0 each. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C3 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503.

  Thereafter, in step S604, a start winning process associated with winning in the first opportunity corresponding port 33 is executed. This start winning process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 34. In step S701, the first trigger corresponding port (start port) switch 224 detects whether or not the game ball has won a first trigger corresponding port 33 (start port). Determine by information. If it is determined that the game ball has won the first opportunity corresponding port 33, in the subsequent step S702, whether or not the number N of starting reserved balls of the first symbol display device 42 is less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment). Is determined. The process proceeds to step S703 on the condition that there is a winning at the first opportunity corresponding port 33 and the number N of starting reserved balls is smaller than 4, and the number N of starting reserved balls is incremented by one.

  In subsequent step S704, a random number related to the winning of the first symbol is acquired. Specifically, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 updated in step S603 are stored in the first area among the free storage areas of the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503. Then, after the start winning process, the CPU 501 once ends the timer interruption process.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the NMI interrupt process. This process is executed by the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. By this NMI interruption, the state of the main controller 261 at the time of power-off is stored in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503.

  That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal SK1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 to the NMI terminal of the CPU 501 in the main controller 261. Then, the CPU 501 interrupts the control being executed and starts the NMI interrupt process of FIG. The NMI interrupt processing in FIG. 35 is stored in the ROM 502 of the main controller 261. For a predetermined time after the power failure signal SK1 is output, current is supplied from the power supply unit 541 so that the processing of the main control device 261 can be executed, and the NMI interrupt processing is executed within the predetermined time.

  In the NMI interrupt processing of FIG. 35, first, in step S801, the used register is saved in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503, and in the subsequent step S802, the value of the stack pointer is stored in the backup area 503a. Further, in step S803, the information on occurrence of power interruption is set in the backup area 503a, and in step S804, a power interruption notification command indicating that the power has been interrupted is transmitted to another control device.

  In step S805, a RAM determination value is calculated and stored in the backup area 503a. The RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of the RAM 503. In step S806, RAM access is prohibited. After that, an infinite loop is entered in preparation for the case where the power supply is completely shut down and processing cannot be executed.

  The NMI interrupt process is also executed in the payout control device 311 in the same manner, and the state of the payout control device 311 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like is stored in the backup area 513a of the RAM 513. Similarly, the power is supplied from the power supply unit 541 so that the processing of the payout control device 311 can be executed for a predetermined time after the power failure signal SK1 is output. That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal SK1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 to the NMI terminal of the CPU 511 in the payout controller 311 and the CPU 511 interrupts the control being executed. Then, the NMI interrupt process of FIG. 35 is started. The contents are as described with reference to FIG. 35 (except for the transmission of the power-off notification command in step S804).

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an example of a main process executed by the CPU 501 in the main controller 261, and this main process is started upon reset when power is turned on.

  First, in step S101, an initial setting process associated with power-on is executed. Specifically, in order to set a predetermined value in the stack pointer and wait for the sub-side control device (sound lamp control device 262, payout control device 311 etc.) to become operable, for example, Wait processing is performed for about 1 second. In step S102, a payout permission command is transmitted to the payout control device 311. In subsequent step S103, RAM access is permitted.

  Thereafter, data backup processing is executed for the RAM 503 in the CPU 501. That is, in step S104, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 323 provided in the power supply device 313 is pressed (ON). In subsequent step S105, the information on occurrence of power interruption is set in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503. It is determined whether or not. In step S106, a RAM determination value is calculated. In subsequent step S107, it is determined whether or not the RAM determination value matches the RAM determination value stored when the power is turned off, that is, the validity of the backup. The RAM determination value is a checksum value at a work area address of the RAM 503, for example. Note that it is possible to determine the effectiveness of backup based on whether or not the keywords written in a predetermined area of the RAM 503 are correctly stored.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 10 is turned on while pressing the RAM erase switch 323 when it is desired to return to the initial state when the power is turned on, for example, when the hall starts business. Therefore, if the RAM erase switch 323 is ON, the process proceeds to a RAM initialization process (step S114, etc.). Similarly, when the occurrence information of power interruption is not set, or when a backup abnormality is confirmed by the RAM determination value (checksum value or the like), the process proceeds to initialization processing of the RAM 503 (step S114 or the like). That is, in step S114, the used area of the RAM 503 is cleared to 0, and in the subsequent step S115, initialization processing of the RAM 503 is executed. In step S116, interrupt permission is set, and the process proceeds to normal processing described later.

  On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 323 has not been pressed, the power-off occurrence information is set, and the RAM judgment value (checksum value, etc.) is normal. Execute the process (process when power is restored). That is, in step S108, the stack pointer before the power interruption is restored, and in step S109, the information on the occurrence of the power interruption is cleared. In step S110, a command for returning the sub-side control device to the gaming state at the time of power-off is transmitted, and in step S111, the used register is returned from the backup area 503a of the RAM 503. Further, in steps S112 and S113, the interrupt permission / non-permission is returned to the state before power-off, and then the address before power-off is returned.

  Next, the flow of normal processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In this normal process, the main process of the game is executed. As an outline, the processing of steps S201 to S207 is executed as a periodic processing with a period of 4 msec, and the counter update processing of steps S209 and S210 is executed with the remaining time.

  In FIG. 29, first, in step S201, output data such as a command updated in the previous process is transmitted to each control device on the sub side. Specifically, the presence / absence of winning detection information is determined, and if there is winning detection information, a winning ball payout command corresponding to the number of acquired game balls is transmitted to the payout control device 311. Further, when the first symbol display device 42 displays the variation of the first symbol, a stop symbol command, a variation pattern command, a confirmation command, and the like are transmitted to the display control device 45. In addition, after the first symbol variation starts, the variation pattern command → the left symbol sequence stop symbol command → the right symbol sequence stop symbol command → the middle symbol sequence stop symbol command one by one in each order of normal processing (that is, The command is sent once every 4 msec), and the confirmation command is sent when the fluctuation time elapses. Further, the display control device 45 that has input the stop symbol command, the variation pattern command, the confirmation command, etc. determines the display mode of the first symbol display device 42 and the second symbol display device 41 based on such various commands, The display mode is displayed on the first symbol display device 42 and the second symbol display device 41.

  Next, in step S202, the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are updated. Specifically, the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are incremented by 1, and are cleared to 0 when the counter values reach the maximum values (198 and 240 in this embodiment). Then, the update values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503. In subsequent step S203, updating of each outlier symbol counter CL, CM, CR of the left symbol row, the middle symbol row, and the right symbol row is executed.

  The update process of each out symbol counter CL, CM, CR will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 30, in step S301, it is determined whether or not it is time to update the out symbol counter CL in the left symbol row. In step S302, It is determined whether or not it is time to update the middle symbol row out of symbol counter CM. If the update timing of the left symbol sequence (YES in step S301), the process proceeds to step S303, and the outlier symbol counter CL of the left symbol sequence is updated. Further, if the update timing of the middle symbol row (YES in step S302), the process proceeds to step S304, and the out-of-middle symbol counter CM is updated. Further, if the update timing of the right symbol sequence (both steps S301 and S302 are NO), the process proceeds to step S305, and the out symbol counter CR of the right symbol sequence is updated. When the outlier symbol counters CL, CM, and CR are updated in steps S303 to S305, random updating is performed as described above.

  According to the CL, CM, and CR update processing, the left symbol row, middle symbol row, and right symbol row outlier symbol counters CL, CM, and CR are sequentially updated one by one in one normal process. The update times of the values do not overlap. As a result, every time the normal process is executed three times, one set of the off symbol counters CL, CM, CR is updated.

  After that, in step S306, it is determined whether or not the combination of the updated outlier symbol counters CL, CM, and CR is a jackpot symbol combination. If it is not a jackpot symbol combination, the process proceeds to step S307.

  In step S307, it is determined whether or not the combination of the updated off symbol counters CL, CM, and CR is a reach symbol combination. If it is a reach combination, it is further determined in step S308 whether or not it is a front-rear reach. If the off symbol counters CL, CM, and CR are combinations of front and rear outreach, the process proceeds to step S309, and the combination of out symbol symbols CL, CM, and CR at that time is stored in the front and rear outreach symbol buffer of the RAM 503. When the out symbol counters CL, CM, CR are not a combination of front and rear outreach, that is, when the out symbol counters CL, CM, CR are a combination of reach other than out of front and rear, the process proceeds to step S310, and the out symbol at that time The combination of the counters CL, CM, and CR is stored in the reach symbol buffer except for the back and forth deviation of the RAM 503.

  If it is determined in step S307 that the combination of the out symbol counters CL, CM, CR is a combination other than the reach symbol, the process proceeds to step S311 and the combination of the out symbol counters CL, CM, CR at that time is stored in the RAM 503. Stored in the off symbol buffer. In step S306, if it is a combination of jackpot symbols, this processing is terminated without storing the off symbol counters CL, CM, CR in the buffer.

  After the removal symbol counter update process, in step S204 in FIG. Thereafter, in step S205, a first symbol variation process for performing variation display of the first symbol by the first symbol display device 42 is executed. By this first symbol variation process, jackpot determination, variation setting of the first symbol, and the like are performed. The details of the first symbol variation process will be described later.

  Thereafter, in step S206, a big prize opening / closing process for opening or closing the big prize opening of the variable prize winning device 32 is executed in the case of a big win state. That is, it is determined whether the big winning opening is opened for each round of the big hit state, and whether the maximum opening time of the big winning opening has elapsed or whether a predetermined number of game balls have been won in the big winning opening. When either of these conditions is satisfied, the special winning opening is closed. At this time, the continuous winning opening is allowed on condition that the game ball has passed the specific area, and this is repeatedly executed for a predetermined number of rounds.

  In step S207, display control of the second symbol by the second symbol display device 41 is executed. Briefly, the second symbol random number counter C4 is acquired each time on the condition that the game ball has passed through the second opportunity corresponding port 34, and the second symbol display device 41 of the second symbol display device 41 receives the second symbol. When a symbol lottery is performed and the second symbol hits, the first opportunity corresponding port 33 is opened for a predetermined time. Although the explanation is omitted, the second symbol random number counter C4 is also updated by the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 33, like the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3. Yes.

  Thereafter, in step S208, it is determined whether or not the execution timing of the next normal process has been reached, that is, whether or not a predetermined time (4 msec in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the previous normal process. Then, the random number initial value counter CINI and the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are repeatedly updated within the remaining time until the next normal processing execution timing (steps S209 and S210). That is, in step S209, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (676 in this embodiment). Then, the update value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503.

  In step S210, update of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 is executed (same as step S202). Specifically, the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are incremented by 1, and are cleared to 0 when the counter values reach the maximum values (198 and 240 in this embodiment). Then, the change values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503.

  Here, since the execution time of each process of steps S201 to S207 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal process is not constant and varies. Therefore, the random number initial value counter CINI (that is, the initial value of the big hit random number counter C1) can be updated at random by repeatedly executing the update of the random number initial value counter CINI using the remaining time. .

  Next, the first symbol variation process of step S205 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In FIG. 31, in step S401, it is determined whether or not a big hit is currently being made. The jackpot includes a special game displayed on the first symbol display device 42 and a predetermined time after the special game is ended. In a succeeding step S402, it is determined whether or not the first symbol display device 42 is displaying the variation of the first symbol. Then, if it is not a big hit and is not displaying the variation of the first symbol, the process proceeds to step S403, and it is determined whether or not the number N of starting reserved balls of the first symbol display device 42 is larger than zero. At this time, if it is a big hit or if the number N of starting reserved balls is 0, this processing is terminated as it is.

  Further, if it is neither a big hit nor a change display of the first symbol and if the number of starting reserved balls N> 0, the process proceeds to step S404. In step S404, 1 is subtracted from the number N of starting reserved balls. In step S405, a process for shifting the data stored in the reserved ball storage area is executed. This data shift process is a process of sequentially shifting the data stored in the reserved first to fourth areas of the reserved ball storage area to the execution area side, and the reserved first area → execution area, reserved second area → The data in each area is shifted such as the first hold area, the third hold area → the second hold area, the fourth hold area → the third hold area.

  Thereafter, in step S406, a change start process is executed. Here, the details of the variation start process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 32. In step S501, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is based on the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area. To do. Specifically, whether or not the jackpot is determined based on the relationship between the jackpot random number counter value and the mode at that time, as described above, among the numerical values 0 to 676 of the jackpot random number counter C1 at the normal low probability, "337, “673” is the winning value, and “67, 131, 199, 269, 337, 401, 463, 523, 601, 661” is the winning value when the probability is high.

  If it is determined that the game is a jackpot, in step S502, a table corresponding to the value of the jackpot symbol counter C2 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area, that is, a table not showing the jackpot symbol (value of the jackpot symbol counter C2). And a symbol representing the correspondence between the symbol and the symbol), and the symbol is set as a stop symbol command. At this time, any one of twelve jackpot symbols corresponding to numerical values 0 to 11 of the jackpot symbol counter C2 is set in the stop symbol command. When the jackpot symbols are arranged with a predetermined specific symbol, the mode is changed to the probability variation mode. However, when the symbols are not specific symbols (non-specific symbols), the probability variation mode is not performed.

  Next, in step S503, the variation pattern at the time of the big hit is determined, and the variation pattern is set in the variation pattern command. At this time, the values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 503 are confirmed, and the reach of the first symbol such as normal reach, super reach, premium reach, etc. based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1. The type and other rough symbol variation modes are determined, and the elapsed time (in other words, variation) until the final stop symbol (in this embodiment, the middle symbol) stops after the occurrence of reach based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2. More detailed symbol variation mode is determined. The relationship between the numerical value of the first variation type counter CS1 and the reach pattern and the relationship between the numerical value of the second variation type counter CS2 and the stop symbol time are respectively defined in advance by a table or the like.

  In the present embodiment, the variation pattern determined in step S503 also includes information on whether or not a re-lottery effect is performed. The re-lottery effect is an effect in which, after the middle and right symbol rows H2 and H3 are stopped, the two symbol rows H2 and H3 are changed again, and a lottery (re-lottery and re-change) is performed to determine whether or not to give the probability variation mode. It is. If it is determined that the value of the second variation type counter CS2 read when determining the symbol variation mode is a value corresponding to the derivation of the redrawing effect, the jackpot symbol set in step S502 is It is determined whether or not the predetermined specific symbols corresponding to the mode are provided (whether the symbols in the middle and right symbol rows H2 and H3 are jackpot symbols corresponding to odd numbers). If the predetermined specific symbols are aligned, the middle and right symbol rows H2 and H3 are stopped and displayed so as to align with the non-specific symbols, and then the symbol rows H2 and H3 are changed again and set in step S502. It is set in the variation pattern command that the effect of performing the fixed stop display of the jackpot symbol that has been made is performed. On the other hand, if the jackpot symbol set in step S502 is aligned with non-specific symbols, the jackpot symbol set in step S502 is temporarily stopped, and then the symbol sequences H2 and H3 are changed again. It is set in the variation pattern command that the effect of displaying the big hit symbol set in S502 again is confirmed and stopped.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S501 that it is not a big hit, it is determined in step S504 whether or not a reach has occurred based on the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area. If the reach has occurred, it is further determined in step S505 whether the reach is out of front or back based on the value of the reach random number counter C3. In this embodiment, the value of the reach random number counter C3 is any one of 0 to 238, of which “0, 1” corresponds to the front / rear out of reach, “2-21” corresponds to the reach other than the front / rear out, “22-238” corresponds to no reach (complete detachment).

  If front / rear out of reach has occurred, the process proceeds to step S506, and the left, middle, and right out of symbol counters CL, CM, CR stored in the front / rear out of reach symbol buffer of the RAM 503 are set as stop symbol commands. In step S507, a variation pattern at the time of front / rear out of reach is determined, and the variation pattern is set as a variation pattern command. At this time, as in step S503, the values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 503 are checked, and the normal reach, super reach, and premium reach are determined based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1. The reach type of the first symbol and other rough symbol variation modes are determined, and the final stop symbol (in this embodiment, the middle symbol) is stopped after the reach occurs based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2. A more detailed symbol variation mode such as the elapsed time (in other words, the number of variation symbols) is determined.

  If a reach other than front / rear out occurs, the process proceeds to step S508, and the left, middle, and right out-of-line counters CL, CM, CR stored in the reach symbol buffer other than front / rear out of RAM 503 are stopped. Set to. Also, in step S509, a fluctuation pattern at the time of reach other than front / rear deviation is determined, and the fluctuation pattern is set as a fluctuation pattern command. At this time, the variation pattern is determined based on the values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 503, as in step S503 and the like.

  If it is neither big hit nor reach, the process proceeds to step S510, and the left, middle, and right out symbol counters CL, CM, and CR stored in the complete out symbol buffer of the RAM 503 are set as stop symbol commands. In step S511, the fluctuation pattern at the time of complete deviation is determined, and the fluctuation pattern is set in the fluctuation pattern command. At this time, since the reach does not occur, the player's interest is reduced, and various symbol variation modes are not required. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in step S511, the symbol variation mode is determined using only the first variation type counter CS1 (that is, without using the second variation type counter CS2). As described above, when the setting of the symbol stop command and the variation pattern command is completed at the time of jackpot, when the reach occurs, and when the reach does not occur, this processing ends.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 31, when step S402 is YES, that is, when the first symbol variation display is being performed, the process proceeds to step S407, where the current time is a predetermined time (a time shorter than the predetermined variation time). ) Or not. If it is within the specified time, it is determined in step S408 whether or not the confirmation button 124 is pressed, and if a negative determination is made, the determination process is performed until the specified time comes. repeat. If it is detected that the confirm button 124 has been pressed, a time reduction (time reduction) command is issued in step S409 in order to immediately stop the first symbol that is currently displayed in a variable manner before a predetermined time. And set the confirmation command. With the setting of these commands, the display control device 45 immediately stops the fluctuation. On the other hand, if the pressing of the confirmation button 124 is not confirmed within the specified time, it is determined in step S410 whether or not a predetermined fluctuation time (predetermined time) has elapsed. At this time, the variation time of the first symbol is determined according to the variation pattern of the first symbol, and when this variation time has elapsed, an affirmative determination is made in step S410. In step S411, the stop symbol set for stopping and checking the fluctuation is set as a confirmation command, and then this process is terminated.

  Next, payout control executed by the CPU 511 in the payout control device 311 will be described. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the main process of the payout control apparatus 311. This main process is started upon reset when the power is turned on.

  First, in step S901, an initial setting process associated with power-on is executed. Specifically, a predetermined value set in advance is set in the stack pointer, and an interrupt mode is set. In step S902, the process waits until a payout permission command transmitted from main controller 261 is received. When the payout permission command is received, the process advances to step S903 to permit RAM access, and in step S904, an external interrupt vector is set.

  Thereafter, a data backup process is executed for the RAM 513 in the CPU 511. That is, in step S905, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 323 provided in the power supply device 313 is pressed (ON). In subsequent step S906, the information on occurrence of power interruption is set in the backup area 513a of the RAM 513. It is determined whether or not. In step S907, a RAM determination value is calculated. In subsequent step S908, it is determined whether or not the RAM determination value matches the RAM determination value stored when the power is turned off, that is, the validity of the backup. The RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at a work area address in the RAM 513. It should be noted that it is possible to determine the effectiveness of backup based on whether or not the keywords written in a predetermined area of the RAM 513 are correctly stored.

  If the RAM erase switch 323 is ON, the process proceeds to a RAM initialization process (step S915, etc.). Similarly, when the occurrence information of power interruption is not set, or when a backup abnormality is confirmed by the RAM determination value (checksum value or the like), the process proceeds to initialization processing of the RAM 513 (step S915 or the like). That is, in step S915, the entire area of the RAM 513 is cleared to 0, and in the subsequent step S916, initialization processing of the RAM 513 is executed. In step S917, the CPU peripheral device is initialized, and in step S918, interrupt permission is set, and the process proceeds to a payout control process described later.

  On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 323 has not been pressed, the power-off occurrence information is set, and the RAM judgment value (checksum value, etc.) is normal. Execute the process (process when power is restored). That is, in step S909, the stack pointer before the power interruption is restored, and in step S910, the information on the occurrence of the power interruption is cleared. In step S911, CPU peripheral devices are initialized, and in step S912, the used registers are restored from the backup area 513a of the RAM 513. Further, in steps S913 and S914, the interruption permission / non-permission is returned to the state before the power interruption, and then the address before the power interruption is returned.

  Next, the flow of the payout control process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In FIG. 37, in step S1001, a command from the main controller 261 is acquired and the total number of prize balls is stored. In step S1002, the launch control apparatus 312 is set for launch permission. In step S1003, the state return switch 321 is checked, and if it is determined that the state return operation has started, the state return operation is executed.

  Thereafter, in step S1004, setting of the lower pan full tank state or the lower pan full tank release state is executed in accordance with the change in the state of the lower pan 15. That is, when the lower pan 15 is detected based on the detection signal of the lower pan full switch, when the lower pan is full, the lower pan full state is set, and when the lower pan full is not reached , Set the lower pan full release state. In step S1005, setting of a tank ball absence state or a tank ball absence release state is executed in accordance with a change in the state of the tank ball. In other words, the tank ball no switch state is determined based on the detection signal of the tank ball no switch, and the special setting for the absence of the tank ball and the setting for the no tank ball state are executed. Perform configuration.

  Thereafter, in step S1006, the presence / absence of a state to be notified is determined. If there is a state to be notified, the 7-segment LED provided in the payout control device 311 is notified.

  In steps S1007 to S1009, prize ball payout processing is executed. In this case, if the prize ball is not paid out and the total number of prize balls stored in step S1001 is not 0 (both NO in steps S1007 and S1008), the process proceeds to step S1009 and a prize ball control process (described later). FIG. 38) is started. Further, if the prize ball cannot be paid out or the total number of prize balls is 0 (YES in any one of steps S1007 and S1008), the process proceeds to a lending payout process.

  Thereafter, in steps S1010 to S1012, a rental ball payout process is executed. In this case, if it is not possible to pay out the rent and if a rent-out request from the card unit has been received (NO in step S1010, YES in S1011), the process proceeds to step S1012 and a renting control process (described later). FIG. 39) is started. Further, if a rental ball cannot be paid out or a rental ball payout request has not been received (YES in step S1010 or NO in S1011), the subsequent ball removal process is executed.

  In step S1013, the state return switch 321 is checked to execute the ball removal process by driving the payout motor 358a on the condition that the ball removal disabled state is not set and the ball removal operation is not started. In subsequent step S1014, control of vibrator 360 (vibration motor control) is executed on condition that the ball is clogged. Thereafter, the process returns to the top of the payout control process.

  Here, in the prize ball control process shown in FIG. 38, in step S1101, the payout motor 358a is driven to execute prize ball payout. In subsequent step S1102, whether the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal is determined based on the detection result of the payout rotation sensor. If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is not normal, the process advances to step S1103 to drive the payout motor 358a to execute a retry process and execute a stop process of the payout motor 358a, and then return to the payout control process in FIG.

  If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal, the process proceeds to step S1104, and whether or not the game ball is normally counted is determined based on the detection result of the payout count switch. If the game ball count is not normal, the process advances to step S1105 to drive the payout motor 358a to execute a retry process and execute a stop process of the payout motor 358a, and then returns to the payout control process of FIG.

  Further, if the game ball count is normal, the process proceeds to step S1106, and it is determined whether or not the game ball count by the payout count switch has reached the total number of prize balls and the payout has been completed. If the payout has been completed, the stop process of the payout motor 358a is executed in step S1107, and then the process returns to the payout control process of FIG.

  In the ball lending control process shown in FIG. 39, in step S1201, the payout motor 358a is driven to pay out a lending ball. In the subsequent step S1202, it is determined from the detection result of the dispensing rotation sensor whether the rotation of the dispensing motor 358a is normal. If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is not normal, the process advances to step S1203 to drive the payout motor 358a to execute a retry process and execute a stop process of the payout motor 358a, and then return to the payout control process in FIG.

  If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal, the process advances to step S1204 to determine whether or not the game ball is normally counted based on the detection result of the payout count switch. If the game ball count is not normal, the process advances to step S1205 to drive the payout motor 358a to execute a retry process and execute a stop process of the payout motor 358a, and then return to the payout control process of FIG.

  If the game ball count is normal, the process proceeds to step S1206, where it is determined whether or not the game ball count by the payout count switch has reached a predetermined number of rented balls (25) and the payout is completed. If the payout has been completed, a stop process of the payout motor 358a is executed in step S1207, and then the process returns to the payout control process of FIG.

  Now, according to the present embodiment, when the symbol variation display by the first symbol display device 42, a stop symbol command, a variation pattern command, a confirmation command, etc. are transmitted from the main control device 261 to the display control device 45, and the symbol of the symbol is displayed. After the start of fluctuation, one each time in normal processing (ie, every 4 msec) in the order of fluctuation pattern command → stop symbol command for left symbol row → stop symbol command for right symbol row → stop symbol command for middle symbol row As described above, the command is sent and the confirmation command is sent at the timing when the fluctuation time elapses. Here, in the present embodiment, since the confirmation button 124 is employed, the confirmation is confirmed within a specified time (for example, at timing t2) shorter than a predetermined time from the start of symbol variation (for example, timing t1 in FIG. 22B). When the button 124 is pressed, the left symbol row H1 is immediately displayed in a fixed stop within a certain time from the operation, and then stopped and displayed in the order of the right symbol row H3 → the middle symbol row H2. Then, a confirmation command is sent (at timing t3), and the symbol is confirmed and stopped. Therefore, it becomes difficult for the player to release his / her hand from the handle 18 in the reserved full state, thereby improving the operating rate for the game hall. In addition, for a player who does not want to see an extra effect, the time efficiency can be improved, and the irritation caused by visualizing the effect that gives a sense of redundancy can be eliminated.

  On the other hand, a fixed stop display is immediately displayed from the left symbol row H1 within a predetermined time from the operation. For example, when the symbol that is confirmed and stopped is abrupt (for example, scroll fluctuation) (for example, when the symbol “1” is displayed, the symbol “6” is suddenly stopped and displayed) It is feared that the player will feel uncomfortable. In this regard, in the present embodiment, the symbol variation display mode in the left symbol row H1 is configured such that the symbol to be displayed next cannot be specified or is difficult to specify. More specifically, the replacement fluctuation is displayed. Therefore, when the variable display in the left symbol row H1 is first stopped, no matter what symbol is stopped, the player will not feel uncomfortable. As a result, a decrease in interest can be suppressed.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the external shapes of the symbols in the left symbol row H1 are the same, and the variable display of the symbols in the left symbol row H1 is replaced with the external shape being substantially maintained. In addition, the symbols in the left symbol row H1 do not have numbers, and are configured so as to be identified by color. Combined with this, it is possible to more reliably wipe out the uncomfortable feeling when a sudden design is suddenly stopped and displayed.

  Moreover, in the present embodiment, irregularity is given to the arrangement order of the symbols sequentially displayed in the symbol row H1 during the variable display of the symbols in the left symbol row H1. Thus, the symbols to be displayed next are not necessarily in order, and are difficult to foresee and specify. Therefore, the uncomfortable feeling at the time of final stop of the left symbol row H1 is further wiped out.

  On the other hand, the variable display of the symbols in the middle and right symbol rows H2 and H3 is a scroll display with regularity. In other words, the change display mode of the symbols in the left symbol row H1 is that the symbols to be displayed next cannot be specified or are difficult to specify. In the remaining symbol rows H2 and H3, The symbols displayed on the screen are easy to identify and foresee to some extent. For this reason, after the left symbol row H1 is stopped, the symbols that are confirmed and stopped in the remaining symbol rows H2 and H3 can be visually recognized with great excitement. For example, whether or not a reach state occurs or a jackpot state occurs. A kind of production effect can be given. In other words, a game with a good tempo can be derived, while the effect of scroll display can be utilized as it is, and in this sense, a decrease in interest can be suppressed.

  In the present embodiment, the symbols in the left symbol row H1 include color information configured to have significance as a plurality of types of symbols corresponding to the symbols in the middle and right symbol rows H2 and H3. . In other words, in a pachinko machine like this embodiment in which a jackpot state is generated when a fixed stop display is performed with the same type of symbol, at least 2 is displayed when the fixed stop display is performed in the left symbol row H1. You can feel the expectation of the street. For example, as shown in FIG. 26B, in the case where the green symbol EG is displayed in the left symbol row H1, the green symbol EG means the symbol Z11 of “11” in this case. It also means the symbol “12” of “12”. Here, since the symbol Z11 of “11” is an odd number, if they are confirmed and stopped in each symbol row, the symbol Z12 of “12” may be an even number in the probability variation mode symbol. Therefore, if these are displayed in a definite stop state in each symbol row, the probability variation mode is not given, and there is a great difference in the expectation brought to the player in this respect. In this respect, in the present embodiment, after the confirmation button 124 is operated, the symbols in the left symbol row H1 are immediately displayed in a fixed stop state. However, in this case, it is possible to continue to have a sense of expectation regarding the probability variation mode. The demerit that expectation disappears at the time of symbol stop of the left symbol row H1 can be eliminated.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, a combination (big hit symbol) in which a symbol that is confirmed and stopped in the left symbol row H1 and a symbol that is stopped or almost stopped in the middle and right symbol rows H2 and H3 is a big hit (big hit symbol). In this case, after the symbols are variably displayed again in the middle / right symbol rows H2 and H3, the definite stop display can be again displayed with the big hit symbol. For example, in the fluctuation display in which the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped, the confirmation button 124 is pressed within a specified time (for example, at timing t2) shorter than a predetermined time from the variation start of the symbol (for example, timing t1 in FIG. 22C). When operated, the left symbol row H1 is immediately displayed in a fixed stop within a certain time from the operation, and then stopped and displayed in the order of the right symbol row H3 → the middle symbol row H2 so as to be a jackpot combination. (At this point, the player will be notified that a big hit state will be derived). Then, after the symbols are variably displayed in the middle and right symbol rows H2 and H3, a confirmation command is sent (at timing t4), and the symbol is confirmed and stopped with a big hit symbol. Further, since the symbols EB, ER, EE, and EG in the left symbol row H1 correspond to a plurality of types of symbols Z1 to Z12, the jackpot including each of the symbols EB, ER, EE, and EG in the left symbol row H1 There will be multiple combinations of symbols. From the above, if the temporary jackpot symbol that is once stopped or almost stopped is displayed, the temporary bonus symbol is changed and displayed again (changed again), and the final bonus symbol different from the temporary bonus symbol is displayed. There can be. For example, the symbol EG stops in the left symbol row H1, and after the symbols Z12 temporarily stop in the middle and right symbol rows H2 and H3, the symbols in the middle and right symbol rows H2 and H3 change again to change the symbol Z11. In such a case, a fixed stop display is made ((b) → (a) in FIG. 25). In this case, the player can be surprised at the unexpectedness that the predicted display of the jackpot symbol is overturned, and can feel the excitement of joy by displaying the jackpot symbol to which the probability variation mode is given. . As a result, the game can be brought into an inflection and the interest can be improved. In addition, even when the confirm button 124 is operated, the player who has recognized that there is such a change (re-variation) will not only start when the left symbol row H1 is stopped, but also after the middle symbol row H2 is stopped, The result cannot be determined immediately after the stop of the column H3, and attention is paid until the final stop display. In other words, even if a symbol with an even number symbol to which the probability variation mode is not given is stopped and displayed in the middle and right symbol rows H2 and H3, the player can change the display of the middle and right symbol rows H2 and H3. The expectation regarding the probability variation mode can be maintained until the end (definite stop display). As a result, the combination of the confirmation button 124, the symbols EB, ER, EE, EG of the left symbol row H1 and the variation display again can improve the fun that has never been seen.

  Further, the numbers of the corresponding symbols Z1 to Z12 are different for each of the symbols EB, ER, EE, and EG in the left symbol row H1. Therefore, the meanings and values of the symbols EB, ER, EE, and EG themselves are also unequal. For example, the symbol EG corresponds to only two symbols Z11 and Z12, but the symbol EB corresponds to four symbols Z1 to Z4. In this respect, when the right symbol row H3 is stopped and displayed, the ease of establishing a combination that reaches a reach state is different. Therefore, the player's impression changes depending on the symbols (EB, ER, EE, EG) displayed in the left symbol row H1. That is, it is possible to add depth to the game, and as a result, it is possible to improve the interest.

  Further, for each of the symbols EB, ER, EE, and EG in the left symbol row H1, the proportion of symbols corresponding to the odd number symbols among the corresponding symbols Z1 to Z12 is different. For this reason, the probability that the probability variation mode is given at the time of definite display of the big hit symbol is different for each symbol EB, ER, EE, EG in the left symbol row H1. In the present embodiment, the probability variation mode is assigned with a probability that the symbol EB is two-quarters, the symbol ER is two-thirds, the symbol EE is one-third, and the symbol EG has a half probability. . Therefore, in the symbols of the left symbol row H1, there are those that are likely to be given the probability variation mode (symbol ER) and those that are difficult to be assigned the probability variation mode (symbol EE). Therefore, the player's expectation varies depending on the symbols (EB, ER, EE, EG) displayed in the left symbol row H1. That is, the game can be inflected, and as a result, the interest can be improved.

  In addition, it is not limited to the description content of embodiment mentioned above, For example, you may implement as follows.

  (A) In the above embodiment, the symbols in the left symbol row H1 are not numbered, but numbers may be added. For example, by adding 11/12 to the symbol EG, two meanings (the symbol Z11 and the symbol Z12) may be given. In addition, the number of corresponding symbols included in the symbol of the left symbol row H1 is not particularly limited. For example, it may have five or more meanings, or a so-called almighty symbol is adopted. May be.

  (B) With respect to the left symbol row H1, the outer shape is not necessarily the same. Further, the display is not limited to the replacement display, and another display method in which it is difficult to specify the symbol to be displayed next may be employed.

  (C) The middle / right symbol rows H2 and H3 are not necessarily limited to scroll display. In other words, any display can be used as long as the symbol to be displayed next can be easily specified.

  (D) The confirmation operation means is not limited to the push type confirmation button 124. It is also possible to employ a sensor or the like that can detect the player's intention by holding the hand.

  (E) In addition to the three symbol rows H1 to H3, the symbol row may consist of two symbol rows or may consist of four or more symbol rows.

  (F) As an added value, besides the probability variation mode, an added value referred to as a time reduction (time reduction) mode may be adopted.

  (G) You may implement as a different type of pachinko machine etc. from the said embodiment. For example, once a big hit, a pachinko machine (commonly known as a two-time right, a three-time right, etc.) that increases the expected value of the big hit until a big hit state occurs (for example, twice or three times). May also be implemented. Further, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that enters a special gaming state on the condition that a game ball is awarded in a predetermined area after the big hit symbol is displayed. Furthermore, the present invention can be applied to a pachinko machine called a blade. In addition to pachinko machines, the present invention can also be implemented as various game machines such as an arrangement ball machine and a similar sparrow ball.

  (H) Although not specifically mentioned in the above embodiment, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of jackpot lines are set on the display unit, and a plurality of symbols are simultaneously displayed in one symbol row.

  (I) In the variation display (re-variation) after the symbols of the middle and right symbol rows H2 and H3 are once stopped and displayed in the above embodiment, the symbols stopped in the left symbol row H1 (EE, Only symbols corresponding to (ER, EE, EG) may be variably displayed. For example, in the case where the symbol EB is confirmed and stopped in the left symbol row H1, and then the symbols in the middle and right symbol rows H2 and H3 are stopped and displayed as a jackpot combination, in the middle and right symbol rows H2 and H3, Only the figures Z1 to Z4 are displayed in a variable manner. In that case, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest in the re-variable display by omitting a symbol that does not correspond (not displayed in a stopped manner) and omitting an extra effect.

[Appendix]
The technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment will be described below.

Means 1. A variable display device including a plurality of identification information strings, and a display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information in each identification information string;
A main control unit that determines identification information to be displayed in a definite stop in each identification information sequence of the display unit based on a predetermined trigger, and the identification information in the display unit based on a start signal from the main control unit Is a game machine configured to display the identification information determined by the main control device after a predetermined time in a fixed stop,
In addition to providing a fixed operation means that can be operated by the player,
When the confirmation operation means is operated within a specified time shorter than the predetermined time, the identification information determined by the main controller in the first identification information sequence of the plurality of identification information sequences is It is configured to display the information immediately and deterministically within a certain time from the operation, and then stop or almost stop displaying the identification information in the remaining identification information string.
At least one identification information in the first identification information sequence is configured as special identification information having significance as a plurality of types of identification information among the identification information in the remaining identification information sequence,
In the state where the identification information is stopped or almost stopped in the remaining identification information sequence,
Special identification information that is confirmed and stopped in the first identification information sequence;
When the identification information that is stopped or almost stopped and displayed in all the remaining identification information strings is equivalent,
After variably displaying the identification information in the remaining identification information sequence,
A gaming machine configured to be able to be confirmed and stopped with identification information having the same meaning as the special identification information that is confirmed and stopped in the first identification information sequence.

  According to the means 1, a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed in a plurality of identification information strings provided in the display unit of the variable display device. The main control device determines identification information to be displayed in a fixed stop in each identification information string of the display unit based on a predetermined trigger. Based on the start signal from the main control device, the identification information is variably displayed on the display unit, and after a predetermined time, the identification information determined by the main control device is confirmed and stopped. Now, the means 1 is provided with a confirming operation means operable by the player, and when the confirming operation means is operated within a specified time shorter than the predetermined time, the means 1 includes a plurality of identification information strings. In the first identification information string, the identification information determined by the main control device is immediately and deterministically displayed within a certain time from the operation. Thereafter, the identification information is stopped and displayed in the remaining identification information strings. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to release his / her hand from the handle, and the operating rate for the game hall can be improved. In addition, for a player who does not want to see an extra effect, the time efficiency can be improved, and the irritation caused by visualizing the effect that gives a sense of redundancy can be eliminated.

  According to this means, at least one piece of identification information in the first identification information sequence is special identification information. This special identification information has significance as a plurality of types of identification information among the identification information in the remaining identification information strings. In other words, for example, in a gaming machine of a type in which a state advantageous to the player is generated when the stoppage is displayed with a so-called doublet, the identification information displayed with the stoppage in the first identification information sequence is special. By being identification information, at least two kinds of expectation can be held. Therefore, even when the identification information in the first identification information sequence is immediately confirmed and stopped after the confirmation operation means is operated, it is possible to continue to have a sense of expectation. Can be eliminated.

  Further, when the special identification information that is confirmed and stopped in the first identification information string and the identification information that is stopped or almost stopped in all the remaining identification information strings are equivalent, the remaining identification After the identification information is variably displayed again in the information sequence, it can be displayed in a fixed stop with identification information having the same meaning as the special identification information displayed in the first identification information sequence. In this means, since the special identification information has significance as a plurality of types of identification information, there are a plurality of modes in which the identification information of all the identification information strings has the same significance. From the above, the temporary identification information that is once stopped or almost stopped and displayed is variably displayed (re-variable), so that it is confirmed and displayed with the identification information different from the temporary identification information. There can be. For example, special identification information having three identification information strings and having significance of identification information 1 and identification information 2 is stopped in the first identification information string, and then the identification information 2 is temporarily stored in all remaining identification information strings. After the stop, the identification information of all the remaining identification information strings fluctuates again, and is confirmed and stopped with the identification information 1 and so on. When the identification information 2 is undesirable identification information for the player and the identification information 1 is desirable identification information, the player is surprised at the unexpectedness that the stop display mode of the predicted identification information is reversed. The display of the desired identification information makes it possible to feel the exhilaration of joy. As a result, the game can be brought into an inflection and the interest can be improved. In addition, the player who recognizes that there is such a change (re-variation), not only when the first identification information sequence is stopped, but also after the remaining identification information sequence is stopped, even when the confirmation operation means is operated. However, the result cannot be determined, and attention is paid until the last time of the fixed stop display. That is, the player can maintain the expectation until the end of the change display without being disappointed even if the identification information that is not desired is displayed in the middle of the change. As a result, an unprecedented improvement of interest can be achieved by a combination of definite operation means, special identification information, and re-variable display.

  It should be noted that the identification information having the same meaning as the special identification information stopped in the first identification information sequence is used in the second variation display (revariation) after the identification information of the remaining identification information sequence is stopped or almost stopped. You may comprise so that only information may be variably displayed. In that case, the identification information which does not correspond (it is not stopped and displayed) is omitted, and unnecessary presentation is omitted, so that it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest in the re-variable display. In addition, the identification information has a role of notifying the player of the internally determined result, and when identification information of the same significance is displayed in a definite stop state in each identification information string The signified stop display may have a specific meaning. Further, “same meaning” means that the identification information has the same meaning with each other, and is set in advance when configuring the gaming machine. In general, the same meaning in a gaming machine having a plurality of identification information sequences often refers to the same appearance shape of identification information, but is not particularly limited to such a configuration, for example, The special identification information can be displayed as a shape that can be distinguished from other identification information. As an example, if the blue sphere is confirmed and stopped in the first identification information sequence, and the blue design with the number design 1 is stopped and displayed in all the remaining identification information sequences, it is advantageous for the player. A special game state may be generated. In addition, even when the special gaming state occurs, when a special effect that is easily derived when the special gaming state occurs is set in advance to stop display with the identification information of “same meaning”. You can also

  Mean 2. The gaming machine according to means 1, wherein the first identification information string has a plurality of special identification information, and the number of identification information having the same significance is different for each special identification information.

  According to the means 2, the number of identification information having the same meaning is different for each special identification information. Therefore, the significance and value of each special identification information itself are also unequal. That is, the player's expectation changes depending on the identification information stopped in the first identification information sequence. Therefore, the game can be inflected, and as a result, the interest can be improved. Note that identification information having the same significance of each special identification information may not overlap.

  Means 3. It is advantageous to the player when the identification information or special identification information that is confirmed and stopped in the first identification information sequence and the identification information that is confirmed and stopped in all the remaining identification information sequences are equivalent. 3. The gaming machine according to means 1 or 2, characterized in that a special gaming state can be generated.

  According to the means 3, when the identification information or special identification information that is confirmed and stopped in the first identification information sequence is identical to the identification information that is confirmed and stopped in all the remaining identification information sequences In addition, a special gaming state advantageous to the player is generated. For this reason, every time the player visually recognizes the identification information that is confirmed and displayed in all the remaining identification information strings, the player feels irritated, and in this respect, the interest in the game is improved.

  Means 4. The modes in which the identification information displayed in a fixed stop state in each of the identification information sequences have the same significance include a normal mode and a special mode that has more added value for the player than the normal mode. The game machine according to any one of means 1 to 3, characterized in that it includes specific identification information that constitutes at least one of the special modes.

  According to the means 4, there are a normal mode and a special mode for the mode having the same meaning. As a result, a difference occurs in the added value of the identification information. Accordingly, by giving an inflection to the game, the game is deepened, and as a result, the interest can be improved. Furthermore, when the special identification information is confirmed and stopped in the first identification information string, a special aspect is configured as to whether the special identification information constitutes a normal aspect when the special identification information is stopped. It is difficult to determine whether it is to be performed. Therefore, the game can be deepened, and the interest can be further improved. In addition, if at least one of the special identification information includes specific identification information having added value for the player rather than the predetermined identification information among the plurality of types of identification information, the player has added value. You can continue to expect more to be granted. For this reason, the above-described operational effects can be made more reliable. In the case where the special identification information including the significance of the specific identification information is displayed in the first identification information sequence, and the identification information having the same meaning as the specific identification information is displayed in all the remaining identification information sequences. A gaming state advantageous to the player may be derived and an added value may be given.

  Means 5. When the fixed stop display is performed in the special mode, the probability that the identification information displayed with the fixed stop display in each identification information sequence becomes the same meaning after the special gaming state ends is higher than before. The gaming machine according to means 4, characterized by comprising:

  According to the means 5, it can be expected that a value (for example, a so-called probability variation mode) is given to which the probability that the identification information that is confirmed and stopped in each piece of identification information has the same meaning will be higher than before. it can. Therefore, for example, at the time when the first identification information sequence is definitely stopped and displayed, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest due to the fact that there is no possibility of giving the probability variation mode.

  Means 6. The gaming machine according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the first identification information string includes a plurality of special identification information, and the number of the specific identification information having the same significance is different for each special identification information. .

  According to the means 6, the number of the specific identification information having the same meaning is different for each special identification information. Therefore, there are special identification information that is likely to be a special aspect or only a special aspect, and special identification information that is difficult or does not become a special aspect. That is, the player's expectation changes depending on the identification information stopped in the first identification information sequence. Therefore, the game can be inflected, and as a result, the interest can be improved.

  Mean 7 The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 6, characterized in that the variation display mode of the identification information in the first identification information sequence is configured so that identification information to be displayed next cannot be specified or is difficult to specify. .

  With the above-described configuration (means 1), the fixed stop display is immediately displayed within a certain time from the operation. In this case, the variation that allows easy identification of the identification information to be displayed next is displayed. If the display mode (for example, the so-called scroll fluctuation in which the identification information to be displayed next can be specified relatively easily) is given, the player feels uncomfortable when the identification information to be confirmed and stopped is unexpected. Is concerned. In this regard, the means 7 is configured such that the identification information variation display mode in the first identification information string is unidentifiable or difficult to identify the identification information displayed next. That is, when the variable display in the first identification information sequence is first stopped, no matter what identification information is used, the player does not feel uncomfortable. As a result, a decrease in interest can be suppressed.

  Further, this means will be described more specifically. Means 1 is characterized in that the change display of the identification information in the first identification information sequence is not a scroll display by movement but a switching display so that it can be switched one after another. To a gaming machine according to any one of 1 to 6. " In this case, since the variation display of the identification information in the first identification information sequence is not the scroll display by movement but the switching display so that it can be switched one after another, the identification information that is definitely displayed in the first identification information sequence Whatever is, it is difficult to feel uncomfortable because it is originally switched and displayed. The “switch display” may be a sequential switch display in a non-moving state.

  Means 8. The external shapes of the identification information in the first identification information sequence are substantially the same as each other, and the variation display of the identification information in the first identification information sequence is a switching display in which the external shape is substantially maintained. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 7.

  According to the means 8, the outer shapes of the identification information in the first identification information sequence are substantially the same, and the variation display of the identification information in the first identification information sequence is substantially maintained. The display is switched as it is. For this reason, the effect that the above-mentioned uncomfortable feeling can be eliminated can be made more reliable.

  Means 9. Any of means 1 to 8, wherein irregularities are given to the arrangement order of the identification information sequentially displayed in the first identification information sequence during the variation display of the identification information in the first identification information sequence. The gaming machine described in Crab.

  According to the means 9, irregularities are given to the arrangement order of the identification information sequentially displayed in the first identification information sequence during the variation display of the identification information in the first identification information sequence. Here, “irregularity is given” is, for example, expressed as a number 1 → 4 → 7 → 3 → 6 → 5 → 2 →... Blue-> Red-> Yellow-> Green-> Red-> Blue-> Green-> Yellow-> ... and so on. In short, the following identification information is not necessarily in order, and is difficult to foresee and specify. According to such a configuration, the uncomfortable feeling at the time of deterministic display of the first identification information string is further eliminated.

  Means 10. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 9, wherein the display of variation in the identification information in the remaining identification information string is a scroll display with regularity.

  According to the means 10, the variation display mode of the identification information in the first identification information string is that the identification information to be displayed next cannot be specified or is difficult to specify. In the information string, identification information to be displayed next is easy to specify and foresee to some extent. For this reason, after the first identification information sequence is stopped, the identification information that is confirmed and stopped in the remaining identification information sequence can be visually recognized with great excitement, and whether a so-called reach state occurs or a jackpot state occurs. A kind of production effect can be given. In other words, a game with a good tempo can be derived, while the effect of scroll display can be utilized as it is, and in this sense, a decrease in interest can be suppressed. Note that “scroll display” may be scroll display by movement in a predetermined permutation.

  Means 11. There are a plurality of the remaining identification information sequences, and after the confirmation stop display of the identification information in the first identification information sequence, the remaining identification information sequences are configured so that the identification information is stopped and displayed with a time difference. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 10.

  According to the means 11, since the identification information is stopped and displayed with a time difference in each of the remaining identification information strings after the identification information is confirmed and stopped in the first identification information string, compared to the case where the identification information is stopped and displayed simultaneously, It is possible to thoroughly enjoy the stop at each identification information string with excitement, and the effect of suppressing the decrease in interest can be further ensured.

  The basic configuration of various gaming machines to which the above means are applied is shown below.

  A. The gaming machine in each of the above means is a ball game machine. As more detailed mode examples, “an operation means (game ball launching handle) operated by a player, a ball launching means (such as a launch motor) for playing a game ball based on the operation of the operation means, and the launch A ball path (ball guide path of the rail unit) that guides the played game balls to a predetermined game area, and each game component (general winning port, variable winning device, operating port, variable display unit, etc.) arranged in the gaming area ).

  B. The gaming machine in each of the above means is a bullet ball gaming machine having a gaming area extending in a substantially vertical direction. As more detailed mode examples, “an operation means (game ball launching handle) operated by a player, a ball launching means (such as a launch motor) for playing a game ball based on the operation of the operation means, and the launch A ball path (rail guide path of the rail unit) for guiding the played game ball to a predetermined game area extending in a substantially vertical direction (for example, the game area is constituted by a game board surface, etc.), and each of the game areas arranged in the game area A ball ball game machine comprising game parts (general winning opening, variable winning device, operation opening, variable display unit, etc.) and configured so that the behavior of a gaming ball flowing down the gaming area can be visually recognized. .

  C. The gaming machine in each of the above means is a ball game machine in which a game area is expanded. As a more detailed mode example, “a ball game machine including at least one of technical configurations for expanding a game area as compared with the prior art described in the embodiments of the invention to be described later” may be cited. .

  D. The gaming machine in each of the above means is a ball game machine equipped with a variable display device. As more detailed mode examples, “an operation means (game ball launching handle) operated by a player, a ball launching means (such as a launch motor) for playing a game ball based on the operation of the operation means, and the launch A ball path (ball guide path of the rail unit) for guiding the played game ball to a predetermined game area (for example, the game area is constituted by a game board surface), an operation port arranged in the game area, and a variable display device And a variable winning device, and the identification information (symbol) displayed on the variable display device is variably displayed based on the detection of the winning of the game ball at the operating port, and is stopped and displayed after a predetermined time. , A bullet ball game machine configured to open the variable display device in a predetermined manner when the identification information (design) displayed in a stopped state is in a specific manner.

  E. The gaming machine in each of the above means or each of the above ball game machines is a pachinko machine or a gaming machine equivalent to a pachinko machine.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine as a game machine, 30 ... Game board which comprises a game area, 33 ... 1st opportunity corresponding port, 42 ... 1st symbol display apparatus, 45 ... Display control apparatus, 124 ... Confirm button as confirmation operation means 261: Main board (main control device) as main control device, 501: CPU, H1 ... Left symbol row as first identification information row, H2 ... Middle symbol row as (remaining) identification information row, H3 ... The right symbol sequence as the (remaining) identification information sequence.

Claims (1)

Provided with a variable display device comprising a plurality of identification information strings, a display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information in each identification information string
Based on a predetermined opportunity, a lottery to determine whether or not to generate a special gaming state advantageous to the player is performed, and identification information to be stopped and displayed in each identification information string of the display unit based on the lottery result A game machine that determines and displays the identification information variably on the display unit, and displays the identification information to be stopped and displayed in each identification information sequence after a predetermined time,
When it is determined that the special gaming state is to be generated by the lottery, the combination of identification information that is stopped and displayed in each of the identification information strings is a winning combination corresponding to the occurrence of the special gaming state. It is configured to generate a special gaming state after stopping the identification information,
The winning combinations include a winning combination in which an added value advantageous to a player is given and a winning combination in which the added value is not given,
Among the plurality of identification information strings, after the variable display of the identification information on the display unit, the identification information in the first identification information string where the identification information is first stopped and displayed includes the pattern and number of the remaining identification information string By combining with identification information composed of combinations with symbols, it can be either a combination where the added value is given or a combination where the added value is not given, and a number Includes special identification information consisting of a design without a design,
The special identification information is, there are at least a first special identification information and the second special identification information,
Occupied in the number of types of identification information in the other identifying information sequence in Rukoto is combined with the first specific identification information becomes a combination of per above, the added value is given in combination with the first special identification information The ratio of the number of types of identification information in the other identification information columns that are a combination of
In combination with the second special identification information, the added value is given in combination with the second special identification information, which occupies the number of types of identification information in the other identification information sequence that is the winning combination. Higher than the ratio of the number of types of identification information in the other identification information columns to be a winning combination ,
In the state where the special identification information is stopped and displayed in the first identification information sequence, and the identification information is stopped or almost stopped in the remaining identification information sequence,
When the special identification information that is stopped and displayed in the first identification information sequence and the identification information that is stopped or substantially stopped and displayed in all the remaining identification information sequences constitute the winning combination,
In the remaining identification information string, after the identification information is variably displayed again, the identification information is stopped and displayed in combination with the special identification information that is stopped and displayed in the first identification information string. With a configuration that can be
In the change display of the identification information in the remaining identification information sequence again, only the identification information that becomes the winning combination by combining with the special identification information stopped and displayed in the first identification information sequence. A gaming machine characterized by being displayed in a variable manner.

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