JP5115864B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball-type game machine such as a pachinko machine or an arrangement ball machine that uses a game ball to play a game.

  Some conventional gaming machines include a variable display device including seven display units (see Patent Document 1 below). Each of the seven display units has a hexagonal outer shape, and adjacent sides can contact each other to form a predetermined shape. Further, the seven display units are arranged to represent the character “8” at the reference position. Some display units are configured to be movable in a predetermined direction with a predetermined point as a fulcrum. For example, referring to FIG. 2 of Patent Document 1 below, the display units B, C, E, and F are configured to be able to rotate 90 degrees outward with the lower vertex as a fulcrum. . Thereby, a novel display can be performed.

JP 2008-23019 A JP-A-5-15642

  By the way, as in Patent Document 1, when some of the seven display units move, the overall shape of the display unit changes before and after the display unit moves. For this reason, in order to display an appropriate symbol on the display unit before moving and to display an appropriate symbol on the display unit after moving, the symbol display control method (for example, display of the display unit before moving) The light emission control method of the display part) and the symbol display control method of the display part after moving (for example, the light emission control method of the display part) need to be changed. In other words, in order to display an appropriate symbol on the display unit before moving, a display method that matches the configuration of the display unit before moving is required, and an appropriate symbol display is displayed on the display unit after moving. In order to do this, a display method that matches the configuration of the display unit after movement is required. As a result, there arises a problem that the display control of the moving display unit becomes complicated.

  Accordingly, the present invention has been invented to solve the above-described problems, and provides a gaming machine that can easily move a display unit and realize a novel display effect with simple display control. Objective.

The invention according to claim 1 is a gaming machine including a variable display device configured to be movable by displaying a predetermined symbol,
The variable display device includes:
A housing,
A first movable segment display unit that is movably provided inside the housing and displays a predetermined pattern by arranging a plurality of display bodies and emitting any or all of the display bodies;
A second movable segment display unit that is movably provided inside the housing, and displays a predetermined pattern when any or all of the display bodies emit light by arranging a plurality of display bodies;
A first drive unit for moving the first movable segment display unit;
A second drive unit for moving the second movable segment display unit;
A first light emission control unit for controlling light emission of the first movable segment display unit;
A second light emission control unit for controlling light emission of the second movable segment display unit;
Have
The first movable segment display unit and the second movable segment display unit are moved between a first stop position and a second stop position by the first drive unit and the second drive unit,
When the first movable segment display unit and the second movable segment display unit are in the first stop position, the first movable segment display unit and the second movable segment display unit are the first light emission control unit. And based on the control from the second light emission control unit, each predetermined symbol is independently displayed,
When the first movable segment display unit and the second movable segment display unit are at the second stop position, the first movable segment display unit and the second movable segment display unit are close to each other, and A single symbol is completed and displayed on a part of the display body of the first movable segment display unit and a part of the display body of the second movable segment display unit,
The symbol displayed when the first movable segment display unit and the second movable segment display unit are at the first stop position by the same control of the first light emission control unit and the second light emission control unit. And the symbol displayed when the first movable segment display unit and the second movable segment display unit are in the second stop position are the same symbol.

  According to invention of Claim 1, a 1st movable segment display part and a 2nd movable segment display part are a 1st stop position and a 2nd stop position by a 1st drive part and a 2nd drive part. Move between.

  When the first movable segment display unit and the second movable segment display unit are at the first stop position, the display units of the first movable segment display unit and the second movable segment display unit are the first light emission control unit and Based on the control from the second light emission control unit, predetermined symbols are displayed independently. Thereby, a symbol (the same symbol) can be displayed independently by the 1st movable segment display part and the 2nd movable segment display part.

  Further, when the first movable segment display unit and the second movable segment display unit are at the second stop position, the first movable segment display unit and the second movable segment display unit are close to each other, and the first movable segment is displayed. A single symbol is completed and displayed by a part of the display unit of the display unit and a part of the display unit of the second movable segment display unit.

  Here, by the same control of the first light emission control unit and the second light emission control unit, the symbols displayed when the first movable segment display unit and the second movable segment display unit are in the first stop position, The symbol displayed when the first movable segment display portion and the second movable segment display portion are at the second stop position is the same symbol.

  As described above, by the same control of the first light emission control unit and the second light emission control unit, the first movable segment display unit and the second movable segment display unit at the first stop position, and the second stop position. The same symbol can be displayed on a certain first movable segment display unit and second movable segment display unit. For this reason, it is not necessary to change the control method for displaying symbols by the first light emission control unit and the second light emission control unit between the first stop position and the second stop position. That is, the same design is always performed by performing the same display control by the first light emission control unit and the second light emission control unit regardless of where the stop positions of the first movable segment display unit and the second movable segment display unit are. Can be displayed. As a result, the control method by the first light emission control unit and the second light emission control unit is simple, and the same design can be obtained regardless of the stop positions of the first movable segment display unit and the second movable segment display unit. Can be displayed.

  In the present invention, “the first movable segment display unit and the second movable segment display unit are close to each other” means that the first movable segment display unit and the second movable segment display unit are in contact with each other, The meaning in the case where a movable segment display part and a 2nd movable segment display part approach mutually, but maintains a non-contact state is also included.

  In addition, the “first driving unit and the second driving unit” may be configured by two independent driving units, and the single driving unit uses the predetermined driving force transmission mechanism to perform the first movable display. And the second movable display unit may be configured to move.

  Further, the “first light emission control unit and the second light emission control unit” may be configured by two independent control units, and the single control unit is configured by the first movable segment display unit and the second movable segment. You may be comprised so that a display part may be displayed, respectively.

Invention of Claim 2 has the control means which determines a gaming state based on a random value in the invention of Claim 1,
In the case of a normal game in which the gaming state is not advantageous to the player, the first drive unit and the second drive unit are configured so that the first movable segment display unit and the second movable segment display unit are in the first stop. Control to be in position,
In the case of a specific game in which the gaming state is advantageous to the player, the first driving unit and the second driving unit are configured such that the first movable segment display unit and the second movable segment display unit perform the second stop. Control is performed so as to be positioned.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, in the case of a normal game in which the game state is not advantageous to the player (for example, a game in which the winning probability for the big hit is a normal probability), the first drive unit and the second drive The control unit controls the first movable segment display unit and the second movable segment display unit to be located at the first stop position, and the gaming state is advantageous to the player (for example, the probability of winning a big hit is In the case of a game having a higher probability than the winning probability at the time of the normal game), the first drive unit and the second drive unit have the first movable segment display unit and the second movable segment display unit at the second stop position. Control to position. As a result, the positions of the first movable segment display unit and the second movable segment display unit move according to the game state, and the same symbol is displayed at each stop position, thereby creating a novel game. Can do. In particular, since the positions of the first movable segment display unit and the second movable segment display unit change based on the game state, it may indicate a specific game state that is advantageous to the player and a normal game state that is not advantageous. it can. As a result, the gameability can be further enhanced.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to easily move the display unit and realize a novel display effect with simple display control.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a part of electronic control apparatus of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the sub control board which comprises the electronic controller of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the presentation display board which comprises the electronic control apparatus of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is the front view which showed the main structures of the production | presentation symbol display apparatus of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention (a state in which each movable display part exists in a 1st stop position). It is the perspective view which looked at the main composition of the production symbol display device of the gaming machine concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention from the front upper part (state where each movable display part is in the 1st stop position). It is the perspective view which looked at the main structure of the production | presentation symbol display apparatus of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention from diagonally upward (a state in which each movable display part exists in a 1st stop position). It is the front view which showed the main structures of the effect symbol display apparatus of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention (a state in which each movable display part exists in a 2nd stop position). It is the front view which showed the main structures of the effect symbol display apparatus of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention (a state in which each movable display part exists in a 2nd stop position). It is the top view which showed the main structures of the production | presentation symbol display apparatus of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention (state which each movable display part exists in a 2nd stop position). It is explanatory drawing which showed the display mode of the effect symbol displayed by 7 segment LED of the effect symbol display apparatus of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. The left effect symbol (numerical “0”) and the right effect symbol (numerical “0”) displayed when each 7-segment LED of the effect symbol display device of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention is at the first stop position. "0") is an explanatory diagram when each 7-segment LED becomes a coalescing effect design (number "0") as it moves to the second stop position. Left effect symbol (numeral “1”) and right effect symbol (numerical “1”) displayed when each 7-segment LED of the effect symbol display device of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention is at the first stop position. “1”) is an explanatory diagram when the 7-segment LED becomes a united effect design (number “1”) as the 7-segment LED moves to the second stop position. The left effect symbol (numeral “2”) and the right effect symbol (numeral “2”) displayed when each 7-segment LED of the effect symbol display device of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention is at the first stop position. "2") is an explanatory diagram when the 7-segment LED moves to the second stop position and becomes a united effect design (number "2"). The left effect symbol (the numeral “3”) and the right effect symbol (the numeral “3”) displayed when each 7-segment LED of the effect symbol display device of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention is at the first stop position. "3") is an explanatory diagram when the 7-segment LED becomes a united effect design (number "3") as the 7-segment LED moves to the second stop position. The left effect symbol (numeral “4”) and the right effect symbol (numeral “4”) displayed when each 7-segment LED of the effect symbol display device of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention is at the first stop position. "4") is an explanatory diagram when the 7-segment LED moves to the second stop position and becomes a united effect design (number "4"). The left effect symbol (the numeral “5”) and the right effect symbol (the numeral “5”) to be displayed when each 7-segment LED of the effect symbol display device of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention is at the first stop position. “5”) is an explanatory diagram when the 7-segment LED becomes a united effect design (number “5”) as the 7-segment LED moves to the second stop position. Left effect symbol (number “6”) and right effect symbol (number “6”) displayed when each 7-segment LED of the effect symbol display device of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention is at the first stop position. “6”) is an explanatory diagram when the 7-segment LED becomes a united effect design (number “6”) as the 7-segment LED moves to the second stop position. The left effect symbol (the numeral “7”) and the right effect symbol (the numeral “7”) that are displayed when each 7-segment LED of the effect symbol display device of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention is at the first stop position. "7") is an explanatory diagram when each 7-segment LED becomes a united effect design (the numeral "7") as the 7-segment LED moves to the second stop position. The left effect symbol (the numeral “8”) and the right effect symbol (the numeral “8”) which are displayed when each 7-segment LED of the effect symbol display device of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention is at the first stop position. "8") is an explanatory diagram when the 7-segment LED moves to the second stop position and becomes a united effect design (number "8"). The left effect symbol (the numeral “9”) and the right effect symbol (the numeral “9”) that are displayed when each 7 segment LED of the effect symbol display device of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention is at the first stop position. “9”) is an explanatory diagram when the 7-segment LED becomes a united effect design (number “9”) as the 7-segment LED moves to the second stop position. It is a schematic block diagram seen from the front direction of the effect symbol display device of the gaming machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention (a state in which each movable display portion is at the first stop position). It is a schematic block diagram seen from the front direction of the effect symbol display device of the gaming machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention (a state in which each movable display portion is in the second stop position). It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the presentation display board which comprises the electronic control apparatus of the game machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. The upper effect symbol (numeral “0”) and the lower effect symbol (numeral “0”) to be displayed when each 7-segment LED of the effect symbol display device of the gaming machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention is at the first stop position. "0") is an explanatory diagram when each 7-segment LED becomes a coalescing effect design (number "0") as it moves to the second stop position. The upper effect symbol (number “1”) and the lower effect symbol (number “1”) displayed when each 7-segment LED of the effect symbol display device of the gaming machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention is at the first stop position. “1”) is an explanatory diagram when the 7-segment LED becomes a united effect design (number “1”) as the 7-segment LED moves to the second stop position. The upper effect symbol (numeral “2”) and the lower effect symbol (numerical “2”) displayed when each 7-segment LED of the effect symbol display device of the gaming machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention is at the first stop position. "2") is an explanatory diagram when the 7-segment LED moves to the second stop position and becomes a united effect design (number "2"). The upper effect symbol (the numeral “3”) and the lower effect symbol (the numeral “3”) that are displayed when each 7-segment LED of the effect symbol display device of the gaming machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention is at the first stop position. "3") is an explanatory diagram when the 7-segment LED becomes a united effect design (number "3") as the 7-segment LED moves to the second stop position. The upper effect symbol (numeral “4”) and the lower effect symbol (numeral “4”) to be displayed when each 7-segment LED of the effect symbol display device of the gaming machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention is at the first stop position. "4") is an explanatory diagram when the 7-segment LED moves to the second stop position and becomes a united effect design (number "4"). The upper effect symbol (the numeral “5”) and the lower effect symbol (the numeral “5”) that are displayed when each 7-segment LED of the effect symbol display device of the gaming machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention is at the first stop position. “5”) is an explanatory diagram when the 7-segment LED becomes a united effect design (number “5”) as the 7-segment LED moves to the second stop position. The upper effect symbol (the numeral “6”) and the lower effect symbol (the numeral “6”) that are displayed when each 7-segment LED of the effect symbol display device of the gaming machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention is at the first stop position. “6”) is an explanatory diagram when the 7-segment LED becomes a united effect design (number “6”) as the 7-segment LED moves to the second stop position. The upper effect symbol (the numeral “7”) and the lower effect symbol (the numeral “7”) that are displayed when each 7-segment LED of the effect symbol display device of the gaming machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention is at the first stop position. "7") is an explanatory diagram when each 7-segment LED becomes a united effect design (the numeral "7") as the 7-segment LED moves to the second stop position. The upper effect symbol (the numeral “8”) and the lower effect symbol (the numeral “8”) that are displayed when each 7-segment LED of the effect symbol display device of the gaming machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention is at the first stop position. "8") is an explanatory diagram when the 7-segment LED moves to the second stop position and becomes a united effect design (number "8"). The upper effect symbol (the numeral “9”) and the lower effect symbol (the numeral “9”) displayed when each 7-segment LED of the effect symbol display device of the gaming machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention is at the first stop position. “9”) is an explanatory diagram when the 7-segment LED becomes a united effect design (number “9”) as the 7-segment LED moves to the second stop position. It is a schematic block diagram seen from the side surface direction of the effect symbol display device of the gaming machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention (a state in which each movable display portion is at the first stop position). It is a flowchart for demonstrating the main job which a main control board performs. It is a flowchart which shows the first half of the special symbol game process which a main control board performs. It is a flowchart which shows the second half of the special symbol game process which a main control board performs. It is a flowchart which shows the special electric accessory game process which a main control board performs.

  A gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. As a gaming machine, a pachinko machine is taken as an example and described below.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front part of the pachinko machine (game machine) 10 according to the first embodiment mainly includes an outer frame 12, an inner frame 14, a front frame 16, an upper plate part 18, and a lower part. A dish portion 20, a locking device 22, a firing handle 24, and the like are provided.

  The outer frame 12 is obtained by assembling and fixing a wooden plate-like body into a substantially rectangular frame shape. The inner frame 14 is entirely made of plastic and is pivotally supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 12. A locking device 22 is provided slightly below the center of the right end of the inner frame 14.

  The front frame 16 is a specific example of the front door of the present invention, occupies about 2/3 of the entire front portion of the pachinko machine 10, and is pivotally supported at the left end of the inner frame 14 so that it can be opened and closed. Has been. The front frame 16 is entirely made of plastic, and corresponds to the shape of the game area 28 (see FIG. 2) formed in the game board 26 so that the game board 26 (see FIG. 2) can be seen from the front. It has an opening 30 formed in a substantially circular shape. A glass plate 32 is attached to the back surface of the front frame 16 by a glass frame (not shown). Then, based on the player, the game area 28 formed on the game board 26 is positioned behind the glass plate 32.

  An upper plate 18 is provided below the front frame 16. The upper plate portion 18 is provided with a production button 40 and a ball lending operation portion 155.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a lower dish portion 20 is provided on the lower side of the upper dish portion 18. A launching handle 24 for launching a game ball is provided on the lower right side of the lower plate part 20. The firing handle 24 is provided with a firing lever 44 and a firing stop button 46, respectively.

  Sub-speakers 48 for outputting predetermined sound effects are respectively provided on the lower left and right sides of the lower plate part 20.

  The inner frame 14 has an opening (not shown) that matches the shape of the game area 28. A game board 26 is attached to the inner surface of the inner frame 14. Thereby, the player can visually recognize the game area 28 of the game board 26 through the opening of the inner frame 14 and the opening 30 of the front frame 16.

  A ball lending device 154 is provided on the left side of the front surface of the pachinko machine 10. In this embodiment, a CR unit is applied as the ball lending device 154. The ball lending device 154 is formed with a card insertion slot 157 for inserting a prepaid card. In addition, the structure which provided the cash unit as the ball lending apparatus 154 may be sufficient. In this cash unit, instead of the card insertion slot 157, a cash insertion slot (not shown) for inserting cash is formed.

  The ball lending operation unit 155 includes a ball lending switch (lending operation means) 156 for requesting ball lending and a return switch 158 for requesting the return of the prepaid card inserted into the card insertion slot 157, respectively. It has been.

  For example, when a prepaid card is inserted into the card insertion slot 157 of the ball lending device 154, the stored information of the prepaid card is read by a card reader / writer inside the ball lending device 154. When the remaining frequency of the prepaid card is “0”, the prepaid card is automatically returned from the card insertion slot 157. On the other hand, when the remaining frequency of the prepaid card is not “0”, when the ball lending switch 156 is pressed, the remaining frequency of the prepaid card is subtracted by the card reader / writer and the stored information of the prepaid card is rewritten. The number corresponding to the number of times (rental amount) is drawn, and the game ball (rental ball) is guided from the payout device 161 (see FIG. 3) to the upper plate 18. At this time, for example, when the remaining frequency of the prepaid card is subtracted to “0”, the prepaid card is automatically returned from the card insertion slot 157.

  In the configuration using a cash unit as the ball lending device 154, cash is counted by a cash counter inside the ball lending device when cash is inserted into the cash slot of the ball lending device. When the ball-lending switch is pressed after the amount of money reaches the predetermined amount, the cash amount is reduced by the cash counter and the number corresponding to the reduced amount (loan amount) is drawn. A ball (rented ball) is guided from the dispensing device 161 (see FIG. 3) to the upper plate 18.

  Next, the surface structure of the game board 26 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 26 is held by the inner frame 14, and its back side is covered by the back mechanism board. In the game board 26, a substantially circular game area 28 is formed by an outer rail 50 and an inner rail 52 provided on the surface of the game board 26. Inside the game area 28, a start port 56B, a center accessory 64, a warp entrance 58, a number of obstacle nails 60, and the like are mainly disposed.

  The center accessory 64 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game area 28 and mainly includes an effect symbol display device (variable display device, symbol display device) 62 and lamps 66.

  The effect symbol display device 62 is display-controlled based on control signals from the main control board 102 (see FIG. 3) and the sub control board 106 (see FIG. 3).

  Here, the structure of the effect symbol display apparatus 62 which is the principal part of this invention is demonstrated in detail.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, the effect symbol display device 62 includes a box-shaped housing 200. The housing 200 of the first embodiment is arranged in a horizontally long shape. The housing 200 is assembled so as to be surrounded by an upper surface plate 202, a lower surface plate 204, a left side surface plate 206, a right side surface plate 208, and a depth surface plate (not shown). A central-side symbol display unit 210 is provided inside the housing 200 and in the center of the depth face plate. The center side symbol display unit 210 is a center effect symbol display area for displaying a center effect symbol which is a special symbol effect symbol. The center side 7 segment LED 212 which emits light, and the center side which controls light emission of the center side 7 segment LED 212. And a light emission control board 180 (see FIG. 5). The center-side seven-segment LED 212 is arranged so that seven single hexagonal LEDs 212A, 212B, 212C, 212D, 212E, 212F, and 212G are close to or in contact with each other, and form a predetermined shape as a whole. In this way, it is configured. In the present embodiment, seven single LEDs 212A, 212B, 212C, 212D, 212E, 212F, and 212G are arranged so as to represent the character “8” as a whole. The center-side 7-segment LED 212 is controlled to emit light by the center-side light emission control board 180 and displays a center effect symbol. Moreover, the center side light emission control board | substrate 180 may be connected to the effect display board | substrate 110, for example, the center side light emission control board | substrate 180 is mounted in the effect display board | substrate 110, and it serves as the function of the center side light emission control board 180. It may be designed in this way. Further, the effect display board 110 may be designed so as to also function as the center side light emission control board 180.

  Regarding the explanation (LED light emission control) between the light emission of the seven single LEDs 212A, 212B, 212C, 212D, 212E, 212F, and 212G constituting the central 7 segment LED 212 and the type of symbol displayed thereby (LED light emission control) This will be described later.

  On the left side (left side in front view (left side when viewed from the player)) of the central side symbol display unit 210 of the housing 200 is a left effect symbol display area for displaying a left effect symbol that is a special symbol effect symbol. A left symbol display unit 214 is arranged. The left symbol display unit 214 is a so-called movable type, and is provided so as to be able to rotate and move within the housing 200 by a predetermined angle (for example, about 45 degrees). That is, a guide hole 224 extending in a curved shape is formed in the upper surface plate 202 and the lower surface plate 204 of the housing 200. A pin 226 to be inserted into the guide hole 224 is formed on the left symbol display portion 214. As a result, the left symbol display unit 214 moves over a predetermined arc length so that the pin 226 is guided to the guide hole 224. More specifically, the left symbol display section 214 is formed continuously in the vertical direction on the left symbol display section main body (first movable segment display section) 216 formed in a triangular prism shape and the left symbol display section main body 216. Provided on the left symbol display portion main body 216, the first inclined surface 220 and the second inclined surface 222 that are symmetrically divided by the peak portion 218 of the left symbol display portion main body 216, and the left symbol display portion main body 216. The left side light emission control board (first light emission control unit) 182 and the left side drive means (first drive unit) 190 (see FIG. 4) for rotating the left side symbol display unit main body 216 are provided.

  A left 7-segment LED (display unit) 228 that emits light is provided on the first inclined surface 220 and the second inclined surface 222 of the left symbol display unit main body 216. The left 7-segment LED 228 is arranged so that the single LEDs 228A, 228B, 228C, 228D, 228E, 228F, and 228G having seven hexagonal external shapes are close to or in contact with each other, and form a predetermined shape as a whole. It is configured as follows. In the present embodiment, the seven single LEDs 228A, 228B, 228C, 228D, 228E, 228F, and 228G constituting the left 7-segment LED 228 are arranged so as to represent the character “8” as a whole. The left 7-segment LED 228 is controlled to emit light by the left emission control board 182 and displays a left effect symbol.

  Here, the left half of the seven single LEDs 228A, 228B, 228C, 228D, 228E, 228F, and 228G constituting the left 7-segment LED 228 is positioned on the first inclined surface 220 of the left symbol display unit main body 216. On the second inclined surface 222, the right half of the seven single LEDs 228A, 228B, 228C, 228D, 228E, 228F, and 228G constituting the left 7-segment LED 228 is located. That is, in the first inclined surface 220, among the seven single LEDs 228A, 228B, 228C, 228D, 228F, 228F, 228G, the entire region of the two LEDs 228A, 228B and the left half of the three LEDs 228C, 228D, 228E The area is located. In addition, on the second inclined surface 222, the seven LEDs 228A, 228B, 228C, 228D, 228E, 228F, and 228G out of the two LEDs 228F and 228G all regions and the right half of the three LEDs 228C, 228D, and 228E. The area is located. As a result, the seven single LEDs 228A, 228B, 228C, 228D, 228E, 228F, and 228G provided on the first inclined surface 220 and the second inclined surface 222 are divided by the mountain portion 218 so as to be symmetrical. Yes.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, when the left symbol display unit main body 216 is at the first stop position, both the first inclined surface 220 and the second inclined surface 222 face the front side (player side). The player can view all the areas of the seven single LEDs 228A, 228B, 228C, 228D, 228E, 228F, and 228G (the left 7-segment LED 228) provided on both sides. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, when the left symbol display unit main body 216 is in the second stop position, only the first inclined surface 220 faces the front side (player side), and the player Are all the regions of the two LEDs 228A, 228B formed on the first inclined surface 220 of the seven single LEDs 228A, 228B, 228C, 228D, 228E, 228F, 228G provided on both, and the three LEDs 228C, Only the left half region of 228D, 228E can be viewed. Since the second inclined surface 222 of the left symbol display unit main body 216 faces a second inclined surface 248 of a right symbol display unit main body (second movable segment display unit) 242 to be described later, The entire region of the two LEDs 228F and 228G formed on the two inclined surfaces 222 and the right half region of the three LEDs 228C, 228D, and 228E cannot be visually recognized.

  The left side light emission control board 182 may be connected to the effect display board 110. For example, the left side light emission control board 182 is mounted on the effect display board 110 and is designed so as to function as the left side light emission control board 182. It may be. Furthermore, the effect display board 110 may be designed so as to function as the left side light emission control board 182.

  4 and 7, the left driving means 190 (see FIG. 4) includes a rotating shaft 230 connected to the left symbol display unit main body 216, and a left driving motor 176 that rotates the rotating shaft 230 (see FIG. 4). ) And. The rotating shaft 230 is rotatably supported by the upper surface plate 202 and the lower surface plate 204 of the housing 200. When the left driving motor 176 is driven and the driving force is transmitted to the rotating shaft 230, the driving force transmitted to the rotating shaft 230 is transmitted to the left symbol display unit main body 216, and the left symbol display unit main body 216 has a predetermined value. It can be rotated by an angle. That is, when the left drive motor 176 rotates in the forward direction, the left symbol display unit main body 216 rotates in one direction, and when the left drive motor 176 rotates in the reverse direction, the left symbol display unit main body 216 rotates in the opposite direction. Thereby, the left symbol display unit body 216 can reciprocate between the first stop position and the second stop position.

  The left drive motor 176 is a stepping motor. Further, a reduction mechanism for reducing the rotation speed of the left drive motor 176 may be provided on the rotation shaft 230. The left drive motor 176 is driven and controlled by the decorative drive board 114.

  For the explanation of the relationship (LED light emission control) between the light emission of the seven single LEDLEDs 228A, 228B, 228C, 228D, 228E, 228F, and 228G constituting the left 7-segment LED 228 and the type of symbol displayed thereby, It will be described later.

  On the right side (right side in front view (right side as viewed from the player)) of the central side symbol display unit 210 of the housing 200 is a right effect symbol display area for displaying a right effect symbol which is a special symbol effect symbol. A right symbol display unit 240 is arranged. The right symbol display unit 240 is a so-called movable type, and is provided so as to be able to rotate and move within the housing 200 by a predetermined angle (for example, about 45 degrees). That is, a guide hole 224 extending in a curved shape is formed in the upper surface plate 202 and the lower surface plate 204 of the housing 200. A pin 226 to be inserted into the guide hole 224 is formed on the right symbol display portion 240. As a result, the right symbol display unit 240 moves over a predetermined arc length so that the pin 226 is guided to the guide hole 224. More specifically, the right symbol display unit 240 includes a right symbol display unit main body 242 formed in a triangular prism shape, and a peak portion (projection) 244 formed continuously in the vertical direction on the right symbol display unit main body 242. A first inclined surface 246 and a second inclined surface 248 that are symmetrically divided by the mountain portion 244 of the right symbol display portion main body 242, and a right emission control board (second light emission) provided on the right symbol display portion main body 242. And a right drive means (second drive unit) 192 (see FIG. 4) that rotates and moves the right symbol display unit main body 242.

  The first inclined surface 246 and the second inclined surface 248 of the right symbol display unit main body 242 are provided with a right-side 7-segment LED (display unit) 250 that emits light. The right seven-segment LED 250 is arranged such that seven single hexagonal LEDs 250A, 250B, 250C, 250D, 250E, 250F, and 250G are close to or in contact with each other to form a predetermined shape as a whole. It is configured as follows. In the present embodiment, the seven single LEDs 250A, 250B, 250C, 250D, 250E, 250F, and 250G constituting the right seven-segment LED 250 are arranged so as to represent the character “8” as a whole. The right 7-segment LED 250 is controlled to emit light by the right emission control board 184 and displays a right effect design.

  Here, the right half of the seven single LEDs 250A, 250B, 250C, 250D, 250E, 250F, and 250G constituting the right seven-segment LED 250 is positioned on the first inclined surface 246 of the right symbol display unit main body 242. On the second inclined surface 248, the left half of the seven single LEDs 250A, 250B, 250C, 250D, 250E, 250F, and 250G constituting the right seven-segment LED 250 is located. That is, the first inclined surface 246 includes all the regions of the two LEDs 250A and 250B and the right half of the three LEDs 250C, 250D and 250E among the seven single LEDs 250A, 250B, 250C, 250D, 250E, 250F and 250G. The area is located. The second inclined surface 248 includes all of the two LEDs 250F and 250G and the left half of the three LEDs 250C, 250D and 250E among the seven single LEDs 250A, 250B, 250C, 250D, 250E, 250F and 250G. The area is located. As a result, the seven single LEDs 250A, 250B, 250C, 250D, 250E, 250F, and 250G provided on the first inclined surface 246 and the second inclined surface 248 are divided by the ridges 244 so as to be symmetrical. Yes.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, when the right symbol display unit main body 242 is in the first stop position, both the first inclined surface 246 and the second inclined surface 248 face the front side (player side). The player can visually recognize all the areas of the seven single LEDs 250A, 250B, 250C, 250D, 250E, 250F, and 250G (the right 7-segment LED 250) provided on both sides. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, when the right symbol display portion main body 242 is in the second stop position, only the first inclined surface 246 faces the front side (player side), and the player Are all the regions of the two LEDs 250A, 250B formed on the first inclined surface 246 among the seven single LEDs 250A, 250B, 250C, 250D, 250E, 250F, 250G provided on both, and the three LEDs 250C, Only the right half area of 250D and 250E can be visually recognized. Since the second inclined surface 248 of the right symbol display portion main body 242 faces the second inclined surface 222 of the left symbol display portion main body 216, the player is formed on the second inclined surface 248. All the regions of the two LEDs 250F and 250G and the left half region of the three LEDs 250C, 250D, and 250E cannot be visually recognized.

  The right light emission control board 184 may be connected to the effect display board 110. For example, the right light emission control board 184 is mounted on the effect display board 110 and is designed to function as the right light emission control board 184. It may be. Furthermore, the effect display board 110 may be designed so as to also function as the right side light emission control board 184.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 and 7, the right driving means 192 (see FIG. 4) includes a rotation shaft 252 connected to the right symbol display section main body 242 and a right drive motor 178 that rotates the rotation shaft 252. Has been. The rotation shaft 252 is rotatably supported by the upper surface plate 202 and the lower surface plate 204 of the housing 200. When the right drive motor 178 is driven and the driving force is transmitted to the rotating shaft 252, the driving force transmitted to the rotating shaft 252 is transmitted to the right symbol display unit main body 242, and the right symbol display unit main body 242 is It can be rotated by an angle. That is, when the right drive motor 178 rotates in the forward direction, the right symbol display unit main body 242 rotates in one direction, and when the right drive motor 178 rotates in the reverse direction, the right symbol display unit main body 242 rotates in the opposite direction. As a result, the right symbol display unit main body 242 can reciprocate between the first stop position and the second stop position.

  The right drive motor 178 is a stepping motor. Further, a reduction mechanism for reducing the rotation speed of the right drive motor 178 may be provided on the rotation shaft 252. The right drive motor 178 is driven and controlled by the decorative drive board 114.

  For the explanation of the relationship between the light emission of the seven single LEDs 250A, 250B, 250C, 250D, 250E, 250F, and 250G constituting the right 7-segment LED 250 and the type of symbols displayed thereby (LED light emission control), It will be described later.

  As described above, in the effect symbol display device 62, the left symbol display unit 214, the central symbol display unit 210, and the right symbol display unit 240 are provided side by side along the arrangement direction in a horizontal line. The left effect display unit 214 displays the left effect symbol in a variable manner, the center side symbol display unit 210 displays the center effect symbol in a variable manner, and the right symbol display unit 240 displays the right effect symbol in a variable manner. For this reason, the first inclined surface 220 and the second inclined surface 222 of the left symbol display unit 214, the central symbol display unit 210, and the first inclined surface 246 and the second inclined surface 248 of the right symbol display unit 240 have an effect symbol. It functions as a display surface for variable display.

  The effect symbol display device 62 causes the effect symbols displayed in the respective display areas to change and stop display when the game ball enters the start opening 56B. Then, for example, when the production symbols are aligned with the same three-digit symbols “7, 7, 7” and stopped (determined display), the big winning opening 86 of the big winning device 84 arranged in the variable winning device 80 is opened. Is done. In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the start opening 56B, each effect symbol is changed, and the effect symbol is arranged in the same three-digit symbol, thereby giving a specific value of “big hit”. is there.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, for example, two types of big hits are set in advance. Specifically, there is a probable big hit that is established when three digits of the same odd-numbered effect symbols such as “7, 7, 7” are arranged. In addition, there is a normal jackpot that is established when the same even-numbered effects such as “8, 8, 8” are arranged in three digits. In addition, during the probability variation in which the big hit probability is high, the effect design becomes one digit. In the case of detachment, it is “−”. In the case of a probable big hit, it is one of the odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9”, and in the case of a normal big hit, the even numbers “0”, “2”, “4”, “6”, “ 8 ”.

  The probable big hit and the normal big hit are big hits having a relatively large number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) and the opening time of the big winning opening 86 being about 26 seconds. For this reason, the number of prize balls is relatively large. In each big hit, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls enter the big winning opening 86, or a predetermined time (for example, 10) even if a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the game balls do not enter. For example, when 26 seconds) elapses, the big winning opening 86 is closed and one round is completed.

  As will be described later in detail regarding the determination of whether or not the special symbol is won (a jackpot lottery), the state in which the determination of whether or not the special symbol is determined with a higher probability than the normal state is the probability variation state. For example, in the normal state, the jackpot lottery is performed with a probability of 1/300, and in the probability variation state, the jackpot lottery is performed with a probability of 1/30. That is, the probability variation state is a state in which the probability of shifting to a big hit (meaning two kinds of big hits, a probable big hit and a normal big hit) is a predetermined high probability. The open time extended state is a state in which the opening time of the start port 56B is extended more than usual. For example, the normal opening time is about 0.1 seconds, while in the extended opening time state, it is extended to about 4 seconds. The start port 56B is opened by winning a normal symbol lottery, and functions as a normal electric accessory.

  After the probable big hit, the probability of transitioning to the big hit becomes a special symbol probability fluctuation state in which the probability is higher than the normal gaming state. Then, the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened until the next big hit is generated, or until the special symbol variation display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 10,000 times), and the start port 56B. The open extension function is activated. In addition, after the normal jackpot, the probability of shifting to the big jackpot becomes a predetermined low probability state that is the same as the normal gaming state, and the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is reduced by a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). When the opening extension function of the start port 56B is activated, the short game state is set. Note that the game in the probability variation state corresponds to one aspect of the specific game of the present invention.

  In the normal game state, the effect symbol display device displays three digits, but the probability variation game state is displayed in one digit on the effect symbol display device. This is because, in the probability variation state, since it is determined that the next big hit will be made, there is a player's desire to make the next big hit early. Moreover, since the variation time of the special symbol is shortened during the probability change, it is not necessary to show a long effect using a three-digit display.

  In the present embodiment, the effect symbol display device displays three digits in the short-time gaming state. This is because it is not always clear that the next big hit will occur in the short-time gaming state. Of course, the effect symbol display device may be displayed with one digit in the short-time gaming state as in the probability variation state.

  The center accessory 64 is mounted so as to protrude from the front peripheral portion of the effect symbol display device 62. The center accessory 64 has a pair of movable blade pieces 64A. The opening area of the warp entrance 58 is changed by the movement of the blade piece 64A.

  On the lower left side of the game area 28, a 7-segment display board (design display) that controls display of an identification symbol (which means an identification symbol of a special symbol and an identification symbol of a normal symbol) based on a control signal from the main control board 102. Device) 68 is arranged. The 7-segment display board 68 displays a 7-segment display 70 for displaying a special symbol identification symbol, four normal symbol hold display LEDs 72, four special symbol hold indication LEDs 74, and a normal symbol identification symbol. And two normal symbol display LEDs 76.

  Here, in the case of a probable big hit, a predetermined identification symbol (for example, a probable big hit symbol consisting of an odd number) is stopped and displayed on the 7-segment display 70. In the case of a normal big hit, another predetermined identification symbol (for example, a normal big hit symbol consisting of an even number) is stopped and displayed on the 7-segment display 70.

  A normal symbol operation gate 78 is disposed on the left side of the effect symbol display device 62. A gate switch 124 (see FIG. 3) is disposed inside the normal symbol operating gate 78. As a result, when the game ball passes the normal symbol operation gate 78, the gate switch 124 is operated, and the normal symbol display LED 76 of the 7-segment display board 68 is variably displayed.

  Each normal symbol hold display LED 72 and each special symbol hold display LED 74 are composed of four round red LEDs, and are arranged close to the left and right sides of the 7-segment display 70. In this case, the number of game balls that have passed through the normal symbol operation gate 78 is set to hold the normal symbols up to four, and the lights are sequentially turned on and shifted for each passage. In addition, the number of game balls that have entered the start opening 56B is also reserved for up to four special symbols, which are sequentially lit and shifted for each incoming ball. Each time the variable display on the 7-segment display 70 starts, the number of unstarted times is exhausted, and one special symbol hold display LED 74 is turned off. Further, each time the normal symbol display LED 76 starts to change the normal symbol, the number of unstarted times is consumed, and one normal symbol hold display LED 72 is turned off. Then, when a predetermined jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the 7-segment display 70, a jackpot is generated and the jackpot 86 is opened. Further, when the two normal symbol display LEDs 76 are stopped and displayed in a predetermined display mode (a winning symbol), a normal symbol hit occurs and the start port 56B is opened. The special symbol identification symbol displayed on the 7-segment display 70 and the special symbol effect symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 62 indicate the same game result (lottery result). .

  The start port 56B is disposed below the effect symbol display device 62 and is formed so as to open and close the pair of wing piece members 56A in a so-called tulip type. Inside thereof, a start port switch 120 (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of the game ball and a start port solenoid 130 (see FIG. 3) for operating the wing piece member 56A are provided. When the pair of wing piece members 56A are opened to the left and right, the opening area of the start port 56B is increased, and the possibility of entering a game ball is increased. When the pair of wing piece members 56A are closed and the separation distance is reduced. The opening area of the start opening 56B is reduced, and the normal state is reduced where the possibility of entering a game ball is reduced.

  The variable winning device 80 is disposed below the start opening 56B and includes a large winning device 84. Here, the grand prize winning device 84 is disposed substantially at the center, and has a grand prize winning opening 86 opened in a strip shape, an opening / closing plate 88 for opening or closing the special winning prize opening 86, and opening / closing the opening / closing plate 88. A large winning opening solenoid 132 (see FIG. 3) and a count switch 126 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a winning ball.

  A windmill 63 is disposed on the lower left side of the center accessory 64. Further, a pair of side lamps 90 are respectively disposed on the lower left portion and the lower right portion of the game area.

  An out port 92 is provided below the game board 26, and a back ball preventing member 94 is provided below the out port 92. The back ball preventing member 94 prevents the game ball that has returned without reaching the game area 28 from returning to the launch position again. A foul ball prevention member 96 is attached to the tip of the inner rail 52.

  Next, an electronic control device that constitutes the pachinko machine 10 will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the electronic control unit includes a main control board 102, a payout control board 104, a sub control board 106, and a launch control board 108.

  The main control board 102 includes a CPU 102A and a ROM 102B. The CPU 102A of the main control board 102 controls the start opening solenoid 130, the big prize opening solenoid 132, the symbol display device 134, and the sub control board 106 based on the data stored in the ROM 102B. In addition, the CPU 102A of the main control board 102 controls the entire game and mainly determines a game state such as determination of whether or not a special symbol is successful (a big win lottery).

  In particular, the CPU 102A acquires a random number value when a game ball enters the start port 56B, and executes a special symbol determination (hit lottery). That is, it has a function of determining whether a special symbol is successful using an arbitrary random number (special symbol success / failure determination random number). The CPU 102A also has a function of determining a variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol (identification symbol) with the execution of the special symbol determination.

  The variation pattern of the identification symbol corresponds to the effect pattern (game effect) of each effect symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 62. The “determination of the variation pattern of the identification symbol” performed by the CPU 102A is “effect symbol”. Corresponds to “determining the production pattern (game production)”. When the variation pattern of the special symbol (identification symbol) (the production pattern of the production symbol) is determined, the 7-segment display 70 starts the variation display of the special symbol (identification symbol) and produces the production symbol display device 62. When the variation display of the effect symbol is started and the variation time specified by the determined variation pattern elapses, the special symbol and the effect symbol are stopped and displayed. The player's success / failure determination result (big hit lottery result) is notified to the player. The effect symbol display device 62 is arranged at a position approximately in the center of the surface (board surface) of the game board 26 so as to easily enter the player's field of view. On the other hand, the 7-segment display 70 is arranged at the end of the surface (board surface) of the game board 26 (the left end of the board surface in the present embodiment) so as not to easily enter the player's field of view. For this reason, it is common for a player to play a game while paying attention to the display content of the effect symbol display device 62.

  Then, the CPU 102A controls the payout of prize balls generated by the game balls entering into the sub-control board 106 that controls the change display and stop display of the above-described effect symbols, and various winning holes provided on the game board surface. The payout control board 104 for performing the control is directly controlled. Further, the CPU 102 </ b> A of the main control board 102 indirectly controls the effect display board 110, the amplifier board 112, the decoration drive board 114, and the effect button board 116 via the sub-control board 106.

  The ROM 102B of the main control board 102 stores a program for realizing control of the entire game executed by the CPU 102A.

  The main control board 102 is electrically connected to the start port switch 120, the big prize port switch 122, the gate switch 124, and the count switch 126 via the relay terminal plate 118, respectively.

  The main control board 102 is electrically connected to the start opening solenoid 130, the big prize opening solenoid 132, and the symbol display device 134 via the relay terminal board 128, respectively. The 7-segment display board 68 is an embodiment of the symbol display device 134.

  The payout control board 104 is electrically connected to the glass frame switch 138, the external tank switch 140, and the tank switch 142 via the relay terminal plate 136, respectively. Further, the payout control board 104 is electrically connected to the error LED 146 via the relay terminal board 144. The payout control board 104 is electrically connected to the lower pan full tank switch 148. Further, the payout control board 104 is electrically connected to a ball rental display board 152 and a ball rental apparatus (CR unit) 154 via a relay terminal board 150, respectively.

  The ball rental display board 152 is electrically connected with a ball rental switch 156 and a return switch 158, respectively. The payout control board 104 is electrically connected to a payout device 161 having a payout motor 162 and a payout switch 164 via a relay terminal plate 160. Further, the payout control board 104 is electrically connected to the main control board 102 and the launch control board 108, respectively.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the sub control board 106 is electrically connected to the effect display board 110, the amplifier board 112, the decoration drive board 114, and the effect button board 116.

  The sub-control board 106 controls the game effects based on the control signal from the main control board 102. The sub control board 106 includes a CPU 106A and a ROM 106B.

  The CPU 106 </ b> A of the sub control board 106 receives the control signal from the main control board 102 and controls each board such as the effect display board 110, the amplifier board 112, the decoration drive board 114, and the effect button board 116.

  In particular, the CPU 106A instructs drive control of the left drive motor 176 and the right drive motor 178 in accordance with the gaming state. The decorative drive board 114 executes drive control of the left drive motor 176 and the right drive motor 178 based on a control signal from the CPU 106A of the sub control board 106. For example, the sub control board 106 is not connected to the decorative drive board 114. However, the left drive motor 176 and the right drive motor 178 may be directly driven and controlled. Specifically, the drive control of the left drive motor 176 and the right drive motor 178 is different between the normal game state (a game state other than the big hit game and the probability variation state) and the probability variation state. That is, in the case of a normal gaming state (a gaming state other than the big hit game and the probability variation state), the left symbol display unit main body 216 and the right symbol display unit main body 242 are controlled to stop at the first stop position, and the probability In the fluctuating state, the left symbol display portion main body 216 and the right symbol display portion main body 242 are controlled to stop at the second stop position.

  Further, the CPU 106A indirectly controls driving of the center side light emission control board 180, the left side light emission control board 182 and the right side light emission control board 184 via the effect display board 110. Based on the value acquired by the random number, the CPU 106A drives the central side light emission control board 180, the left side light emission control board 182 and the right side light emission control board 184 so as to display the effect pattern of a predetermined special symbol. Indirect control is performed via the substrate 110. Note that the CPU 106A may directly control the driving of the center side light emission control board 180, the left side light emission control board 182 and the right side light emission control board 184 without using the effect display board 110.

  The ROM 106B stores data (especially information related to game decoration) necessary for controlling each board. The ROM 106B stores a control program for controlling the driving of the left drive motor 176 and the right drive motor 178. This control program may be stored not in the ROM 106B of the sub control board 106 but in the ROM 115 of the decorative drive board 114.

  The ROM 106B stores a program relating to light emission control of the center side light emission control board 180, the left side light emission control board 182, and the right side light emission control board 184.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the effect display device 166 (62) and the effect display ROM 168 are electrically connected to the effect display board 110. In the effect display ROM 168, data (image data) of effect symbols that are displayed in a variable manner and stopped on the effect symbol display device 62 are stored. The effect symbol display device 62 is an embodiment of the effect display device 166.

  Here, on the effect display board 110, a center side light emission control board 180, a left side light emission control board 182 and a right side light emission control board 184 are configured and mounted by a light emission drive circuit or the like. Alternatively, the center display control board 180, the left display control board 182 and the right display control board 184 may be connected to the effect display board 110 as independent boards. The effect display device 166, which is the effect symbol display device 62, is equipped with a center-side 7-segment LED 212, a left-side 7-segment LED 228, and a right-side 7-segment LED 250.

  In the effect display ROM 168, light emission patterns used for light emission control of the center side light emission control board 180, the left side light emission control board 182 and the right side light emission control board 184 are stored. The variation display of the special symbol effect symbols in the center side 7 segment LED 212, the left side 7 segment LED 228 and the right side 7 segment LED 250 is executed based on the light emission pattern stored in the effect display ROM 168.

  Various speakers 170 (48) that output predetermined sound effects are electrically connected to the amplifier board 112. The sub-speaker 48 is an embodiment of various speakers 170.

  The decorative drive board 114 is electrically connected to a left drive motor 176, a right drive motor 178, and various LEDs and lamps 172 (66). In addition, the decoration driving board 114 receives the control signal from the sub-control board 106, executes the light emission control of various LEDs / lamps 172 (66), and controls the decoration of the game. In addition, the decorative drive board 114 receives the control signal from the sub-control board 106 and executes drive control of the left drive motor 176 and the right drive motor 178. Further, the decorative drive board 114 includes a ROM 115. The ROM 115 stores a program relating to drive control of the left drive motor 176 and the right drive motor 178. The lamps 66 are an embodiment of various LEDs / lamps 172.

  An operation switch 174 (40) is electrically connected to the effect button board 116.

Next, the operation and effect of the pachinko machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described.
For the following operations and effects, the left symbol display portion main body 216 and the right symbol display portion main body 242 are in the first stop position, and the first inclined surface 220 and the second inclined surface 222 of the left symbol display portion main body 216 are provided. In addition, a state in which the first inclined surface 246 and the second inclined surface 248 of the right symbol display unit main body 242 face the front side (player side) will be described as an initial state. In addition, the effect design of the special symbol is appropriately expressed as “effect design”.

  The operation of the effect symbol display device 62 of the pachinko machine according to the first embodiment is outlined. In a normal game state, a three-digit effect symbol is displayed so as to be visible to the player, and in a probability variation state, a one-digit effect symbol is displayed. Is displayed so as to be visible to the player.

  According to the pachinko machine of the first embodiment, in the normal game state, as shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, the left symbol display unit main body 216 and the right symbol display unit main body 242 of the effect symbol display device 62 are provided. At the first stop position, the central symbol display unit 210 is located between the left symbol display unit main body 216 and the right symbol display unit main body 242. Therefore, the player can use the first inclined surface 220 and the second inclined surface 222 of the left symbol display portion main body 216, the first inclined surface 246 and the second inclined surface 248 of the right symbol display portion main body 242, and the central side symbol. The display unit 210 can be visually recognized. The player plays all the LEDs 228A, 228B, 228C, 228D, 228E, 228F, 228G of the left 7-segment LED 228 provided on the first inclined surface 220 and the second inclined surface 222 of the left symbol display unit body 216, the central side symbol. All the LEDs 212A, 212B, 212C, 212D, 212E, 212F, and 212G of the center side 7 segment LED 212 provided on the display unit 210, and the first inclined surface 246 and the second inclined surface 248 of the right symbol display unit main body 242 are provided. All the regions of all the LEDs 250A, 250B, 250C, 250D, 250E, 250F, and 250G of the right-side 7-segment LED 250 become visible. The normal game means a game state other than the big hit game or the probability variation game (probability variation state).

  When a game ball enters the start port 56B, a special symbol game is started. In the special symbol game, the above-described special symbol identification symbol and effect symbol are variably displayed. Among these, for the special symbol effect symbols, the central-side 7-segment LED 212 of the central-side symbol display unit 210 of the effect-symbol display device 62, the left-side 7-segment LED 228 of the left-side symbol display unit main body 216, and the right-side symbol display unit main body 242. The right 7-segment LED 250 receives control from the respective light emission control boards 180, 182, and 184, and emits light, whereby a predetermined effect design can be variably displayed.

  Here, the left effect design (light emission control of the left 7-segment LED 228) displayed by the light emission in the left 7-segment LED 228 of the left design display body 216 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in order to display the left effect symbol “0” with the left 7-segment LED 228, six of the seven single LEDs 228A, 228B, 228C, 228D, 228E, 228F, and 228G are used. This is made possible by the fact that the LEDs 228A, 228B, 228C, 228E, 228F, 228G emit light. In addition, in order to display the left effect symbol “1”, two of the seven single LEDs 228A, 228B, 228C, 228D, 228E, 228F, and 228G emit light. . In addition, in order to display the left effect symbol “2”, five LEDs 228B, 228C, 228D, 228E, and 228F out of the seven single LEDs 228A, 228B, 228C, 228D, 228E, 228F, and 228G emit light. It becomes possible by doing. In addition, in order to display the left effect symbol “3”, five LEDs 228C, 228D, 228E, 228F, 228G out of the seven single LEDs 228A, 228B, 228C, 228D, 228E, 228F, 228G emit light. It becomes possible by doing. In addition, in order to display the left effect symbol “4”, four LEDs 228A, 228D, 228F, and 228G out of the seven single LEDs 228A, 228B, 228C, 228D, 228E, 228F, and 228G should emit light. Will be possible. In addition, in order to display the left effect symbol “5”, five LEDs 228A, 228C, 228D, 228E, 228G out of the seven single LEDs 228A, 228B, 228C, 228D, 228E, 228F, 228G emit light. It becomes possible by doing. Further, in order to display the left effect symbol “6”, six of the seven single LEDs 228A, 228B, 228C, 228D, 228E, 228F, and 228G have six LEDs 228A, 228B, 228C, 228D, 228E, and 228G. Becomes possible by emitting light. In addition, in order to display the left effect symbol “7”, three LEDs 228E, 228F, and 228G out of seven single LEDs 228A, 228B, 228C, 228D, 228E, 228F, and 228G can emit light. become. In addition, in order to display the left effect symbol “8”, seven (all) LEDs 228A, 228B, 228C, 228D out of seven single LEDs 228A, 228B, 228C, 228D, 228E, 228F, 228G are displayed. 228E, 228F, and 228G are enabled by emitting light. In addition, in order to display the left effect symbol “9”, six of the seven single LEDs 228A, 228B, 228C, 228D, 228E, 228F, and 228G have six LEDs 228A, 228C, 228D, 228E, 228F, and 228G. Becomes possible by emitting light.

  The center effect symbol displayed with the light emission of the center side 7 segment LED 212 of the center side symbol display unit 210 and the right effect symbol displayed with the light emission of the right side 7 segment LED 250 of the right symbol display unit main body 242 are also described above. This is the same as the display method of the left effect symbol displayed on the left 7-segment LED 228 of the left symbol display unit body 216. Therefore, these descriptions are omitted.

  6 to 8, when the left symbol display unit main body 216 and the right symbol display unit main body 242 are in the first stop position, the left effect symbol displayed on the left symbol display unit main body 216 and the center side The center effect symbol displayed on the symbol display unit 210 and the right effect symbol displayed on the right symbol display unit main body 242 constitute a left-right three-digit effect symbol. For this reason, the player can visually recognize the left and right three-digit production symbol.

  On the other hand, when the game shifts to a special game state, for example, a probability variation state, as shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, the left symbol display unit main body 216 at the first stop position is in the second stop state. Rotate towards position. Here, the rotational movement of the left symbol display unit main body 216 is driven by the left driving motor 176 being controlled by the decorative driving substrate 114, and the rotating shaft 230 rotates by a predetermined angle. Since the rotation shaft 230 and the left symbol display portion main body 216 are connected by a connecting member (not shown), the left symbol display portion main body 216 rotates and moves so as to be housed inside the housing 200. At this time, since the pin 226 of the left symbol display portion main body 216 is guided to the guide hole 224, smooth rotational movement is promised. In this way, the left symbol display unit main body 216 rotates about 45 degrees and reaches the second stop position. As a result, the player only receives the first inclined surface 220 of the left symbol display unit main body 216 and all the regions of the two LEDs 228A and 228B provided on the first inclined surface 220, and the left half region of the three LEDs 228C, 228D and 228E. Becomes visible.

  At the same time, the right symbol display section main body 242 also rotates. The right symbol display unit main body 242 is rotated by the right drive motor 178 controlled by the decorative drive substrate 114, and the rotation shaft 252 rotates by a predetermined angle. Since the rotation shaft 252 and the right symbol display unit main body 242 are connected by a connecting member (not shown), the right symbol display unit main body 242 rotates and moves so as to be accommodated inside the housing 200. At this time, since the pin 226 of the right symbol display portion main body 242 is guided to the guide hole 224, smooth rotational movement is promised. In this way, the right symbol display unit main body 242 rotates about 45 degrees and reaches the second stop position. As a result, the player only receives the first inclined surface 246 of the right symbol display unit main body 242 and all the regions of the two LEDs 250A and 250B provided on the first inclined surface 246, and the right half region of the three LEDs 250C, 250D and 250E. Becomes visible.

  When the left symbol display portion main body 216 and the right symbol display portion main body 242 reach the second stop position, the second inclined surface 222 of the left symbol display portion main body 216 and the second inclined surface 248 of the right symbol display portion main body 242 Face each other. At this time, both may be in contact with each other slightly, or both may be in a non-contact state with a separation distance.

  At this time, the first inclined surface 220 of the left symbol display unit main body 216 and the first inclined surface 246 of the right symbol display unit main body 242 are close to each other and located on substantially the same plane (substantially flush with each other). ). For this reason, all the areas of the two LEDs 228A, 228B and the left half of the three LEDs 228C, 228D, 228E provided on the first inclined surface 220 of the left symbol display section main body 216, and the right symbol display section main body 242 All regions of the two LEDs 250A and 250B provided on the first inclined surface 246 and the right half region of the three LEDs 250C, 250D, and 250E are combined to form a set of seven LEDs (a combined seven-segment LED 260). Finalize. The combined 7-segment LED 260 formed by combining the first inclined surface 220 of the left symbol display portion main body 216 and the first inclined surface 246 of the right symbol display portion main body 242 is the first inclined surface of the left symbol display portion main body 216. 220 and the second inclined surface 222 provided on the second inclined surface 222, the central seven-segment LED 212 provided on the central symbol display unit 210, or the first inclined surface 246 and the second inclined surface of the right symbol display unit main body 242. The right side 7 segment LED 250 provided in H.248 has the same configuration and shape. In other words, the combined 7-segment LED 260 is composed of a single LED 228A, 228B, 228C left half, 228D left half, 228E left half, 250A, 250B, 250C right half, 250D The right half and the right half of 250E are arranged so as to be close to or in contact with each other, and are configured to form a predetermined shape as a whole. In the present embodiment, the LED 228A, 228B, the left half region of the three LEDs 228C, 228D, 228E, the LED 250A, 250B, and the right half region of the three LEDs 250C, 250D, 250E are “8” as a whole. It is arranged so as to represent the character "". In addition, the combined 7-segment LED 260 displays an effect design similar to the type of effect design displayed on the left-side 7-segment LED 228, the center-side 7-segment LED 212, and the right-side 7-segment LED 250 (particularly, defined as an union effect design). Can do.

  Here, the display method of the effect symbol by the combined 7-segment LED 260 (the method of combining the left effect symbol and the right effect symbol (synthesizing method)) will be described. The combined 7-segment LED 260 is provided on a part of the left 7-segment LED 228 provided on the first inclined surface 220 of the left symbol display unit main body 216 and on the first inclined surface 246 of the right symbol display unit main body 242 as described above. A part of the right-side 7-segment LED 250 is formed by combining (combining).

  In addition, the union effect design (light emission control of union 7 segment LED260) displayed by light emission in union 7 segment LED260 is demonstrated. In addition, about the light emission control of LED for displaying a number, since it is as above-mentioned, it abbreviate | omits.

(Light emission mode when displaying the numeral “0” with the combined 7-segment LED 260)
As shown in FIG. 13, in order to display the combined effect design of the number “0” with the combined 7 segment LED 260, the left effect segment of the number “0” is displayed with the left 7 segment LED 228 and the right 7 segment LED 250 is displayed. Can be realized by displaying the right effect design of “0” (the black portion of the LED located on the left side of FIG. 13). That is, the first slant surface 220 of the left symbol display unit body 216 that displays the left effect symbol “0” on the left 7-segment LED 228 and the right effect symbol “0” on the right 7-segment LED 250 is displayed. When the first inclined surface 246 of the right-side symbol display unit body 242 is close and located on the same plane, all of the two LEDs 228F and 228G provided on the second inclined surface 222 of the left-side symbol display unit body 216 are arranged. The area itself and the right half area of the three LEDs 228C, 228D, 228E are not visible to the player, and all the areas of the two LEDs 250F, 250G provided on the second inclined surface 248 of the right symbol display unit body 242 The player itself and the left half area of the three LEDs 250C, 250D, and 250E are not visible to the player. For this reason, even if LED of each 2nd inclined surface 222,248 is light-emitting, these will be in a state which cannot be visually recognized by a player (shaded part of LED located in the center side of FIG. 13). In this case, light emission in all the regions of the two LEDs 228F and 228G provided on the second inclined surface 222 of the left symbol display unit main body 216 and light emission in the right half region of the two LEDs 228C and 228E cannot be visually recognized. In addition, the light emission of all the regions of the two LEDs 250F and 250G provided on the second inclined surface 248 of the right symbol display unit main body 242 and the light emission of the left half region of the two LEDs 250C and 250E cannot be visually recognized (the center in FIG. 13). The shaded portion of the LED located on the side). Then, all the areas of the two LEDs 228A, 228B provided on the first inclined surface 220 of the left symbol display unit body 216 and the left half of the three LEDs 228C, 228D, 228E themselves can be visually recognized by the player. All the regions of the two LEDs 250A and 250B provided on the first inclined surface 246 of the symbol display unit main body 242 and the region of the right half of the three LEDs 250C, 250D and 250E itself can be visually recognized by the player. As a result, when the first inclined surface 220 of the left symbol display unit main body 216 and the first inclined surface 246 of the right symbol display unit main body 242 are located on the same plane, the first symbol display unit main body 216 of the left symbol display unit main body 216 can be visually recognized. The LED of the first inclined surface 220 and the LED of the first inclined surface 246 of the right symbol display unit main body 242 are combined (synthesized), and when these emit light, a combined effect design of the number “0” can be displayed. (Black portion of LED located on the right side of FIG. 13). In this case, light emission of all the regions of the two LEDs 228A and 228B provided on the first inclined surface 220 of the left symbol display unit main body 216 and light emission of the left half region of the two LEDs 228C and 228E can be visually recognized. In addition, light emission of all the regions of the two LEDs 250A and 250B provided on the first inclined surface 246 of the right symbol display unit main body 242 and light emission of the right half region of the two LEDs 250C and 250E can be visually recognized (the right side of FIG. 13). The black part of the LED located in

  As described above, the left effect design (number “0”) displayed on the left 7-segment LED 228 of the left design display body 216 and the right effect design displayed on the right 7-segment LED 250 of the right design display body 242 ( The number “0”) and the united effect design (number “0”) displayed by the united 7-segment LED 260 are the same. Further, the central design symbol displayed by the central 7-segment LED 212 of the central design display unit 210 also displays the same design (number “0”), so that all the design symbols become the same design.

(Light emission mode when displaying the number “1” with the combined 7-segment LED 260)
As shown in FIG. 14, in order to display the combined effect symbol “1” with the combined 7 segment LED 260, the left effect symbol with the number “1” is displayed with the left 7 segment LED 228 and the right 7 segment LED 250. Can be realized by displaying the right effect design of the number “1” (the black portion of the LED located on the left side of FIG. 14). In other words, the first slant surface 220 of the left symbol display unit main body 216 that displays the left effect symbol “1” on the left 7-segment LED 228 and the right effect symbol “1” on the right 7-segment LED 250 is displayed. When the first inclined surface 246 of the right-side symbol display unit body 242 is close and located on the same plane, all of the two LEDs 228F and 228G provided on the second inclined surface 222 of the left-side symbol display unit body 216 are arranged. The area itself and the right half area of the three LEDs 228C, 228D, 228E are not visible to the player, and all the areas of the two LEDs 228F, 228G provided on the second inclined surface 248 of the right symbol display unit main body 242 The player itself and the left half area of the three LEDs 250C, 250D, and 250E are not visible to the player. For this reason, even if LED of each 2nd inclined surface 222,248 is light-emitting, these will be in a state which cannot be visually recognized by a player (shaded part of LED located in the center side of FIG. 14). In this case, the light emission of all the regions of the two LEDs 228F and 228G provided on the second inclined surface 222 of the left symbol display unit main body 216 cannot be visually recognized (shaded portion of the LED located on the center side in FIG. 14). Moreover, since the two LEDs 250F and 250G provided on the second inclined surface 248 of the right symbol display unit main body 242 originally do not emit light, the light emission cannot be visually recognized. Then, all the areas of the two LEDs 228A, 228B provided on the first inclined surface 220 of the left symbol display unit body 216 and the left half of the three LEDs 228C, 228D, 228E themselves can be visually recognized by the player. All the regions of the two LEDs 250A and 250B provided on the first inclined surface 246 of the symbol display unit main body 242 and the region of the right half of the three LEDs 250C, 250D and 250E itself can be visually recognized by the player. As a result, when the first inclined surface 220 of the left symbol display unit main body 216 and the first inclined surface 246 of the right symbol display unit main body 242 are located on the same plane, the first symbol display unit main body 216 of the left symbol display unit main body 216 can be visually recognized. The LED of the first inclined surface 220 and the LED of the first inclined surface 246 of the right symbol display unit main body 242 are combined (synthesized), and when these emit light, the combined effect design of the number “1” can be displayed. (Black portion of the LED located on the right side of FIG. 14). In this case, since the LED provided on the first inclined surface 220 of the left symbol display unit main body 216 does not emit light originally, the light emission cannot be visually recognized. Moreover, light emission of all the area | regions of two LED250A, 250B provided in the 1st inclined surface 246 of the right side symbol display part main body 242 can be visually recognized (the black coating part of LED located in the right side of FIG. 14).

  As described above, the left effect symbol (number “1”) displayed on the left 7-segment LED 228 of the left symbol display unit main body 216 and the right effect symbol (displayed by the right 7-segment LED 250 of the right symbol display unit main body 242) ( The number “1”) and the combined effect design (number “1”) displayed by the combined 7-segment LED 260 are the same. Further, the central design symbol displayed by the central 7-segment LED 212 of the central design display unit 210 also displays the same design (number “1”), so that all the design symbols become the same design.

(Light emission mode when displaying the number “2” with the combined 7-segment LED 260)
As shown in FIG. 15, in order to display the combined effect symbol “2” with the combined 7 segment LED 260, the left effect segment with the number “2” is displayed with the left 7 segment LED 228 and the right 7 segment LED 250. Can be realized by displaying the right effect design of the number “2” (the black portion of the LED located on the left side of FIG. 15). In other words, the first slant surface 220 of the left symbol display unit main body 216 displaying the left effect symbol “2” on the left 7-segment LED 228 and the right effect symbol “2” on the right 7-segment LED 250 are displayed. When the first inclined surface 246 of the right-side symbol display unit body 242 is close and located on the same plane, all of the two LEDs 228F and 228G provided on the second inclined surface 222 of the left-side symbol display unit body 216 are arranged. The area itself and the right half area of the three LEDs 228C, 228D, 228E are not visible to the player, and all the areas of the two LEDs 250F, 250G provided on the second inclined surface 248 of the right symbol display unit body 242 The player itself and the left half area of the three LEDs 250C, 250D, and 250E are not visible to the player. For this reason, even if LED of each 2nd inclined surface 222,248 is light-emitting, these will be in a state which cannot be visually recognized by a player (shaded part of LED located in the center side of FIG. 15). In this case, the light emission of all the regions of one LED 228F provided on the second inclined surface 222 of the left symbol display unit main body 216 and the light emission of the right half region of the three LEDs 228C, 228D, 228E are not visible. Further, the light emission of all the regions of one LED 250G provided on the second inclined surface 248 of the right symbol display unit main body 242 and the light emission of the left half region of the three LEDs 250C, 250D, 250E cannot be visually recognized (the center in FIG. 15). The shaded portion of the LED located on the side). Then, all the areas of the two LEDs 228A, 228B provided on the first inclined surface 220 of the left symbol display unit body 216 and the left half of the three LEDs 228C, 228D, 228E themselves can be visually recognized by the player. All the regions of the two LEDs 250A and 250B provided on the first inclined surface 246 of the symbol display unit main body 242 and the region of the right half of the three LEDs 250C, 250D and 250E itself can be visually recognized by the player. As a result, when the first inclined surface 220 of the left symbol display unit main body 216 and the first inclined surface 246 of the right symbol display unit main body 242 are located on the same plane, the first symbol display unit main body 216 of the left symbol display unit main body 216 can be visually recognized. The LED of the first inclined surface 220 and the LED of the first inclined surface 246 of the right symbol display unit main body 242 are combined (synthesized), and when these emit light, a combined effect design of the number “2” can be displayed. (Black portion of LED located on the right side of FIG. 15). In this case, light emission in all regions of one LED 228B provided on the first inclined surface 220 of the left symbol display unit main body 216 and light emission in the left half region of the three LEDs 228C, 228D, 228E can be visually recognized. Further, the light emission of all the regions of one LED 250A provided on the first inclined surface 246 of the right symbol display unit main body 242 and the light emission of the right half region of the three LEDs 250C, 250D, 250E can be visually recognized (right side of FIG. 15). The black part of the LED located in

  In this way, the left effect symbol (number “2”) displayed on the left 7-segment LED 228 of the left symbol display unit body 216 and the right effect symbol (number “2”) displayed on the right symbol display unit body 242 ( The number “2”) and the united effect design (number “2”) displayed by the united 7-segment LED 260 are the same. Further, the central design symbol displayed by the central 7-segment LED 212 of the central design display unit 210 also displays the same design (number “2”), so that all the design symbols become the same design.

(Light emission mode when displaying the numeral “3” with the combined 7-segment LED 260)
As shown in FIG. 16, in order to display the combined effect symbol “3” with the combined 7 segment LED 260, the left effect segment with the number “3” is displayed with the left 7 segment LED 228 and the right 7 segment LED 250. This can be realized by displaying the right effect symbol “3” (black portion of the LED located on the left side of FIG. 16). That is, the first slant surface 220 of the left symbol display unit main body 216 that displays the left effect symbol “3” on the left 7 segment LED 228 and the right effect symbol “3” on the right 7 segment LED 250 is displayed. When the first inclined surface 246 of the right-side symbol display unit body 242 is close and located on the same plane, all of the two LEDs 228F and 228G provided on the second inclined surface 222 of the left-side symbol display unit body 216 are arranged. The area itself and the right half area of the three LEDs 228C, 228D, and 228E are not visible to the player, and all the areas of the two LEDs 250E and 250F provided on the second inclined surface 248 of the right symbol display unit body 242 The player itself and the left half area of the three LEDs 250C, 250D, and 250E are not visible to the player. For this reason, even if the LEDs of the second inclined surfaces 222 and 248 emit light, they are invisible to the player (shaded portions of the LEDs located on the center side in FIG. 16). In this case, the light emission of all the areas of the two LEDs 228F and 228G provided on the second inclined surface 222 of the left symbol display unit main body 216 and the light emission of the right half area of the three LEDs 228C, 228D and 228E are not visible. . Also, the hatched portion of the LED located on the center side of FIG. 16 where the light emission in the left half region of the three LEDs 250C, 250D, 250E provided on the second inclined surface 248 of the right symbol display unit body 242 is not visible). Then, all the areas of the two LEDs 228A, 228B provided on the first inclined surface 220 of the left symbol display unit body 216 and the left half of the three LEDs 228C, 228D, 228E themselves can be visually recognized by the player. All the areas of the two LEDs 250A and 250A provided on the first inclined surface 246 of the symbol display section main body 242 and the right half of the three LEDs 250C, 250D and 250E themselves can be visually recognized by the player. As a result, when the first inclined surface 220 of the left symbol display unit main body 216 and the first inclined surface 246 of the right symbol display unit main body 242 are located on the same plane, the first symbol display unit main body 216 of the left symbol display unit main body 216 can be visually recognized. The LED of the first inclined surface 220 and the LED of the first inclined surface 246 of the right symbol display unit main body 242 are combined (synthesized), and when these emit light, a combined effect design of the number “3” can be displayed. (Black portion of the LED located on the right side of FIG. 16). In this case, light emission in the left half region of the three LEDs 228C, 228D, and 228E provided on the first inclined surface 220 of the left symbol display unit main body 216 can be visually recognized. Further, the light emission of all the regions of the two LEDs 250A and 250B provided on the first inclined surface 246 of the right symbol display unit main body 242 and the light emission of the right half region of the three LEDs 250C, 250D and 250E can be visually recognized (FIG. 16). The black portion of the LED located on the right side of).

  In this way, the left effect symbol (number “3”) displayed on the left 7-segment LED 228 of the left symbol display unit body 216 and the right effect symbol (the number “3”) displayed on the right symbol display unit body 242 ( The number “3”) and the united effect design (number “3”) displayed by the united 7-segment LED 260 are the same. Further, the central design symbol displayed by the central 7-segment LED 212 of the central design display unit 210 also displays the same design (number “3”), so that all the design symbols become the same design.

(Light emission mode when displaying the numeral “4” with the combined 7-segment LED 260)
As shown in FIG. 17, in order to display the combined effect design of the number “4” with the combined 7 segment LED 260, the left effect segment of the number “4” is displayed with the left 7 segment LED 228 and the right 7 segment LED 250. This can be realized by displaying the right effect symbol “4” (the black portion of the LED located on the left side of FIG. 17). That is, the first slant surface 220 of the left symbol display unit main body 216 displaying the left effect symbol “4” on the left 7-segment LED 228 and the right effect symbol “4” on the right 7-segment LED 250 are displayed. When the first inclined surface 246 of the right-side symbol display unit body 242 is close and located on the same plane, all of the two LEDs 228F and 228G provided on the second inclined surface 222 of the left-side symbol display unit body 216 are arranged. The area itself and the right half area of the three LEDs 228C, 228D, 228E are not visible to the player, and all the areas of the two LEDs 250F, 250G provided on the second inclined surface 248 of the right symbol display unit body 242 The player itself and the left half area of the three LEDs 250C, 250D, and 250E are not visible to the player. For this reason, even if the LEDs of the second inclined surfaces 222 and 248 emit light, they are invisible to the player (shaded portions of the LEDs located on the center side in FIG. 17). In this case, light emission in all the regions of the two LEDs 228F and 228G provided on the second inclined surface 222 of the left symbol display unit main body 216 and light emission in the right half region of the one LED 228D cannot be visually recognized. Further, the light emission of all the regions of one LED 250F provided on the second inclined surface 248 of the right symbol display unit main body 242 and the light emission of the left half region of one LED 250D cannot be visually recognized (located on the center side in FIG. 17). LED hatched portion). Then, all the areas of the two LEDs 228A, 228B provided on the first inclined surface 220 of the left symbol display unit body 216 and the left half of the three LEDs 228C, 228D, 228E themselves can be visually recognized by the player. All the regions of the two LEDs 250A and 250B provided on the first inclined surface 246 of the symbol display unit main body 242 and the region of the right half of the three LEDs 250C, 250D and 250E itself can be visually recognized by the player. As a result, when the first inclined surface 220 of the left symbol display unit main body 216 and the first inclined surface 246 of the right symbol display unit main body 242 are located on the same plane, the first symbol display unit main body 216 of the left symbol display unit main body 216 can be visually recognized. The LED of the first inclined surface 220 and the LED of the first inclined surface 246 of the right symbol display unit main body 242 are combined (synthesized), and when these emit light, a combined effect design of the number “4” can be displayed. (Black portion of LED located on the right side of FIG. 17). In this case, light emission of all the regions of one LED 228A provided on the first inclined surface 220 of the left symbol display unit main body 216 and light emission of the left half region of one LED 228D can be visually recognized. In addition, the light emission of all the regions of the two LEDs 250A and 250B provided on the first inclined surface 246 of the right symbol display unit main body 242 and the light emission of the right half region of the one LED 250D can be visually recognized (position on the right side of FIG. 17). LED's black painted part).

  In this way, the left effect design (number “4”) displayed on the left 7-segment LED 228 of the left design display body 216 and the right effect design displayed on the right 7-segment LED 250 of the right design display body 242 ( The number “4”) and the combined effect design (number “4”) displayed by the combined 7-segment LED 260 are the same design. Further, the central design symbol displayed by the central 7-segment LED 212 of the central design display unit 210 also displays the same design (number “4”), so that all the design symbols become the same design.

(Light emission mode when displaying the numeral “5” with the combined 7-segment LED 260)
As shown in FIG. 18, in order to display the combined effect symbol “5” with the combined 7 segment LED 260, the left effect segment with the number “5” is displayed with the left 7 segment LED 228 and the right 7 segment LED 250. Can be realized by displaying the right effect design of the number “5” (the black portion of the LED located on the left side of FIG. 18). In other words, the first slant surface 220 of the left symbol display unit main body 216 displaying the left effect symbol “5” on the left 7-segment LED 228 and the right effect symbol “5” on the right 7-segment LED 250 are displayed. When the first inclined surface 246 of the right-side symbol display unit body 242 is close and located on the same plane, all of the two LEDs 228F and 228G provided on the second inclined surface 222 of the left-side symbol display unit body 216 are arranged. The area itself and the right half area of the three LEDs 228C, 228D, 228E are not visible to the player, and all the areas of the two LEDs 250F, 250G provided on the second inclined surface 248 of the right symbol display unit body 242 The player itself and the left half area of the three LEDs 250C, 250D, and 250E are not visible to the player. For this reason, even if the LEDs of the second inclined surfaces 222 and 248 emit light, these are invisible to the player (shaded portions of the LEDs located on the center side in FIG. 18). In this case, the light emission of all the regions of one LED 228G provided on the second inclined surface 222 of the left symbol display unit main body 216 and the light emission of the right half region of the three LEDs 228C, 228D, 228E are not visible. Further, the light emission of all the regions of one LED 250F provided on the second inclined surface 248 of the right symbol display unit main body 242 and the light emission of the left half region of the three LEDs 250C, 250D, 250E cannot be visually recognized (the center in FIG. 18). The shaded portion of the LED located on the side). Then, all the areas of the two LEDs 228A, 228B provided on the first inclined surface 220 of the left symbol display unit body 216 and the left half of the three LEDs 228C, 228D, 228E themselves can be visually recognized by the player. All the regions of the two LEDs 250A and 250B provided on the first inclined surface 246 of the symbol display unit main body 242 and the region of the right half of the three LEDs 250C, 250D and 250E itself can be visually recognized by the player. As a result, when the first inclined surface 220 of the left symbol display unit main body 216 and the first inclined surface 246 of the right symbol display unit main body 242 are located on the same plane, the first symbol display unit main body 216 of the left symbol display unit main body 216 can be visually recognized. The LED of the first inclined surface 220 and the LED of the first inclined surface 246 of the right symbol display unit main body 242 are combined (synthesized), and when these emit light, a combined effect design of the number “5” can be displayed. (Black portion of LED located on the right side of FIG. 18). In this case, light emission in all regions of one LED 228A provided on the first inclined surface 220 of the left symbol display unit main body 216 and light emission in the left half region of the three LEDs 228C, 228D, 228E can be visually recognized. Further, the light emission of all the regions of one LED 250B provided on the first inclined surface 246 of the right symbol display unit main body 242 and the light emission of the right half region of the three LEDs 250C, 250D, 250E can be visually recognized (the right side of FIG. 18). The black part of the LED located in

  In this manner, the left effect design (number “5”) displayed on the left 7-segment LED 228 of the left design display body 216 and the right effect design displayed on the right 7-segment LED 250 of the right design display body 242 ( The number “5”) and the united effect design (number “5”) displayed by the united 7-segment LED 260 are the same. Further, the central design symbol displayed by the central 7-segment LED 212 of the central design display unit 210 also displays the same design (the numeral “5”), so that all the design symbols become the same design.

(Light emission mode when displaying the number “6” with the combined 7-segment LED 260)
As shown in FIG. 19, in order to display the combined effect symbol “6” with the combined 7 segment LED 260, the left effect segment with the number “6” is displayed with the left 7 segment LED 228 and the right 7 segment LED 250. This can be realized by displaying the right effect symbol “6” (black portion of the LED located on the left side of FIG. 19). That is, the first slant surface 220 of the left symbol display unit 216 that displays the left effect symbol “6” on the left 7 segment LED 228 and the right effect symbol “6” on the right 7 segment LED 250 is displayed. When the first inclined surface 246 of the right-side symbol display unit body 242 is close and located on the same plane, all of the two LEDs 228F and 228G provided on the second inclined surface 222 of the left-side symbol display unit body 216 are arranged. The area itself and the right half area of the three LEDs 228C, 228D, 228E are not visible to the player, and all the areas of the two LEDs 250F, 250G provided on the second inclined surface 248 of the right symbol display unit body 242 The player itself and the left half area of the three LEDs 250C, 250D, and 250E are not visible to the player. For this reason, even if the LEDs of the second inclined surfaces 222 and 248 emit light, these are invisible to the player (shaded portions of the LEDs located on the center side in FIG. 19). In this case, the light emission of all the regions of one LED 228G provided on the second inclined surface 222 of the left symbol display unit main body 216 and the light emission of the right half region of the three LEDs 228C, 228D, 228E are not visible. In addition, light emission in all regions of the two LEDs 250F and 250G provided on the second inclined surface 248 of the right symbol display unit main body 242 and light emission in the left half region of the three LEDs 250C, 250D, and 250E cannot be visually recognized (FIG. 19). The shaded portion of the LED located on the center side of. Then, all the areas of the two LEDs 228A, 228B provided on the first inclined surface 220 of the left symbol display unit body 216 and the left half of the three LEDs 228C, 228D, 228E themselves can be visually recognized by the player. All the regions of the two LEDs 250A and 250B provided on the first inclined surface 246 of the symbol display unit main body 242 and the region of the right half of the three LEDs 250C, 250D and 250E itself can be visually recognized by the player. As a result, when the first inclined surface 220 of the left symbol display unit main body 216 and the first inclined surface 246 of the right symbol display unit main body 242 are located on the same plane, the first symbol display unit main body 216 of the left symbol display unit main body 216 can be visually recognized. The LED of the first inclined surface 220 and the LED of the first inclined surface 246 of the right symbol display unit main body 242 are combined (synthesized), and when these emit light, the combined effect design of the number “6” can be displayed. (Black portion of LED located on the right side of FIG. 19). In this case, light emission in all the regions of the two LEDs 228A and 228B provided on the first inclined surface 220 of the left symbol display unit main body 216 and light emission in the left half region of the three LEDs 228C, 228D and 228E can be visually recognized. . Further, the light emission of all the regions of one LED 250B provided on the first inclined surface 246 of the right symbol display unit main body 242 and the light emission of the right half region of the three LEDs 250C, 250D, 250E can be visually recognized (the right side of FIG. 19). The black part of the LED located in

  In this way, the left effect design (number “6”) displayed on the left 7-segment LED 228 of the left design display body 216 and the right effect design displayed on the right 7-segment LED 250 of the right design display body 242 ( The number “6”) and the combined effect design (number “6”) displayed by the combined 7-segment LED 260 are the same design. Further, the central design symbol displayed by the central 7-segment LED 212 of the central design display unit 210 also displays the same design (number “6”), so that all the design symbols become the same design.

(Light emission mode when displaying the number “7” with the combined 7-segment LED 260)
As shown in FIG. 20, in order to display the combined effect symbol “7” with the combined 7 segment LED 260, the left effect segment with the number “7” is displayed with the left 7 segment LED 228 and the right 7 segment LED 250. This can be realized by displaying the right effect design “7” (the black portion of the LED located on the left side of FIG. 20). That is, the first slant surface 220 of the left symbol display unit main body 216 that displays the left effect symbol “7” on the left 7 segment LED 228 and the right effect symbol “7” on the right 7 segment LED 250 is displayed. When the first inclined surface 246 of the right-side symbol display unit body 242 is close and located on the same plane, all of the two LEDs 228F and 228G provided on the second inclined surface 222 of the left-side symbol display unit body 216 are arranged. The area itself and the right half area of the three LEDs 228C, 228D, 228E are not visible to the player, and all the areas of the two LEDs 250F, 250G provided on the second inclined surface 248 of the right symbol display unit body 242 The player itself and the left half area of the three LEDs 250C, 250D, and 250E are not visible to the player. For this reason, even if the LED of each 2nd inclined surface 222,248 is light-emitting, these will be in a state which cannot be visually recognized by a player (shaded part of LED located in the center side of FIG. 20). In this case, light emission in all the regions of the two LEDs 228F and 228G provided on the second inclined surface 222 of the left symbol display unit main body 216 and light emission in the right half region of the one LED 228E cannot be visually recognized. In addition, light emission in the left half region of one LED 250E provided on the second inclined surface 248 of the right symbol display unit main body 242 cannot be visually recognized (shaded portion of the LED located on the center side in FIG. 20). Then, all the areas of the two LEDs 228A, 228B provided on the first inclined surface 220 of the left symbol display unit body 216 and the left half of the three LEDs 228C, 228D, 228E themselves can be visually recognized by the player. All the regions of the two LEDs 250A and 250B provided on the first inclined surface 246 of the symbol display unit main body 242 and the region of the right half of the three LEDs 250C, 250D and 250E itself can be visually recognized by the player. As a result, when the first inclined surface 220 of the left symbol display unit main body 216 and the first inclined surface 246 of the right symbol display unit main body 242 are located on the same plane, the first symbol display unit main body 216 of the left symbol display unit main body 216 can be visually recognized. The LED on the first inclined surface 220 and the LED on the first inclined surface 246 of the right symbol display unit main body 242 are combined (synthesized), and when these emit light, a combined effect design of the number “7” can be displayed. (The black portion of the LED located on the right side of FIG. 20). In this case, light emission in the left half region of one LED 228E provided on the first inclined surface 220 of the left symbol display unit main body 216 can be visually recognized. Further, the light emission of all the regions of the two LEDs 250A and 250B provided on the first inclined surface 246 of the right symbol display unit main body 242 and the light emission of the right half region of the one LED 250E can be visually recognized (position on the right side of FIG. 20). LED's black painted part).

  As described above, the left effect design (number “7”) displayed on the left 7-segment LED 228 of the left design display body 216 and the right effect design displayed on the right 7-segment LED 250 of the right design display body 242 ( The number “7”) and the united effect design (number “7”) displayed by the united 7-segment LED 260 are the same. Further, the central design symbol displayed by the central 7-segment LED 212 of the central design display unit 210 also displays the same design (number “7”), so that all the design symbols are the same.

(Light emission mode when displaying the numeral “8” with the combined 7-segment LED 260)
As shown in FIG. 21, in order to display the combined effect symbol “8” with the combined 7 segment LED 260, the left effect segment with the number “8” is displayed with the left 7 segment LED 228 and the right 7 segment LED 250. Can be realized by displaying the right effect design of number “8” (the black portion of the LED located on the left side of FIG. 21). In other words, the first slant surface 220 of the left symbol display unit main body 216 in which the left symbol “8” is displayed on the left seven-segment LED 228 and the right symbol “8” on the right seven-segment LED 250 are displayed. When the first inclined surface 246 of the right-side symbol display unit body 242 is close and located on the same plane, all of the two LEDs 228F and 228G provided on the second inclined surface 222 of the left-side symbol display unit body 216 are arranged. The area itself and the right half area of the three LEDs 228C, 228D, 228E are not visible to the player, and all the areas of the two LEDs 250F, 250G provided on the second inclined surface 248 of the right symbol display unit body 242 The player itself and the left half area of the three LEDs 250C, 250D, and 250E are not visible to the player. For this reason, even if the LEDs of the second inclined surfaces 222 and 248 emit light, these are invisible to the player (shaded portions of the LEDs located on the center side in FIG. 21). In this case, the light emission of all the areas of the two LEDs 228F and 228G provided on the second inclined surface 222 of the left symbol display unit main body 216 and the light emission of the right half area of the three LEDs 228C, 228D and 228E are not visible. . Further, the light emission of all the regions of the two LEDs 250F and 250G provided on the second inclined surface 248 of the right symbol display unit main body 242 and the light emission of the left half region of the three LEDs 250C, 250D and 250E are not visible in FIG. The shaded portion of the LED located on the center side). Then, all the areas of the two LEDs 228A, 228B provided on the first inclined surface 220 of the left symbol display unit body 216 and the left half of the three LEDs 228C, 228D, 228E themselves can be visually recognized by the player. All the regions of the two LEDs 250A and 250B provided on the first inclined surface 246 of the symbol display unit main body 242 and the region of the right half of the three LEDs 250C, 250B and 250E itself can be visually recognized by the player. As a result, when the first inclined surface 220 of the left symbol display unit main body 216 and the first inclined surface 246 of the right symbol display unit main body 242 are located on the same plane, the first symbol display unit main body 216 of the left symbol display unit main body 216 can be visually recognized. The LED of the first inclined surface 220 and the LED of the first inclined surface 246 of the right symbol display unit main body 242 are combined (synthesized), and when these emit light, a combined effect design of the number “8” can be displayed. (Black portion of the LED located on the right side of FIG. 21). In this case, light emission in all the regions of the two LEDs 228A and 228B provided on the first inclined surface 220 of the left symbol display unit main body 216 and light emission in the left half region of the three LEDs 228C, 228D and 228E can be visually recognized. . Further, the light emission of all the regions of the two LEDs 250A and 250B provided on the first inclined surface 246 of the right symbol display unit main body 242 and the light emission of the right half region of the three LEDs 250C, 250D and 250E can be visually recognized (FIG. 21). The black portion of the LED located on the right side of).

  As described above, the left effect symbol (number “8”) displayed on the left 7-segment LED 228 of the left symbol display unit body 216 and the right effect symbol (number “8”) displayed on the right symbol display unit body 242 ( The number “8”) and the combined effect design (number “8”) displayed by the combined 7-segment LED 260 are the same design. Further, the central design symbol displayed by the central 7-segment LED 212 of the central design display unit 210 also displays the same design (number “8”), so that all the design symbols become the same design.

(Light emission mode when displaying the numeral “9” with the combined 7-segment LED 260)
As shown in FIG. 22, in order to display the combined effect symbol “9” with the combined 7 segment LED 260, the left effect segment with the number “9” is displayed with the left 7 segment LED 228 and the right 7 segment LED 250. Can be realized by displaying the right effect symbol of “9” (the black portion of the LED located on the left side of FIG. 22). That is, the first slant surface 220 of the left symbol display unit body 216 that displays the left effect symbol “9” on the left 7-segment LED 228 and the right effect symbol “9” on the right 7-segment LED 250 are displayed. When the first inclined surface 246 of the right-side symbol display unit body 242 is close and located on the same plane, all of the two LEDs 228F and 228G provided on the second inclined surface 222 of the left-side symbol display unit body 216 are arranged. The area itself and the right half area of the three LEDs 228C, 228D, 228E are not visible to the player, and all the areas of the two LEDs 250F, 250G provided on the second inclined surface 248 of the right symbol display unit body 242 The player itself and the left half area of the three LEDs 250C, 250D, and 250E are not visible to the player. For this reason, even if the LED of each 2nd inclined surface 222,248 is light-emitting, these will be in the state which cannot be visually recognized by a player (shaded part of LED located in the center side of FIG. 22). In this case, the light emission of all the areas of the two LEDs 228F and 228G provided on the second inclined surface 222 of the left symbol display unit main body 216 and the light emission of the right half area of the three LEDs 228C, 228D and 228E are not visible. . Further, the light emission of all the regions of one LED 250F provided on the second inclined surface 248 of the right symbol display unit main body 242 and the light emission of the left half region of the three LEDs 250C, 250D, 250E cannot be visually recognized (the center of FIG. 22). The shaded portion of the LED located on the side). Then, all the areas of the two LEDs 228A, 228B provided on the first inclined surface 220 of the left symbol display unit body 216 and the left half of the three LEDs 228C, 228D, 228E themselves can be visually recognized by the player. All the regions of the two LEDs 250A and 250B provided on the first inclined surface 246 of the symbol display unit main body 242 and the region of the right half of the three LEDs 250C, 250D and 250E itself can be visually recognized by the player. As a result, when the first inclined surface 220 of the left symbol display unit main body 216 and the first inclined surface 246 of the right symbol display unit main body 242 are located on the same plane, the first symbol display unit main body 216 of the left symbol display unit main body 216 can be visually recognized. The LED on the first inclined surface 220 and the LED on the first inclined surface 246 of the right symbol display unit main body 242 are combined (synthesized), and when these emit light, a combined effect design of the number “9” can be displayed. (Black portion of LED located on the right side of FIG. 22). In this case, light emission in all regions of one LED 228A provided on the first inclined surface 220 of the left symbol display unit main body 216 and light emission in the left half region of the three LEDs 228C, 228D, 228E can be visually recognized. In addition, light emission in all regions of the two LEDs 250A and 250B provided on the first inclined surface 246 of the right symbol display unit main body 242 and light emission in the right half region of the three LEDs 250C, 250D, and 250E can be visually recognized (FIG. 22). The black portion of the LED located on the right side of).

  As described above, the left effect symbol (number “9”) displayed on the left 7-segment LED 228 of the left symbol display unit body 216 and the right effect symbol (nine “9”) displayed on the right symbol display unit body 242 ( The number “9”) and the combined effect design (number “9”) displayed by the combined 7-segment LED 260 are the same design. Further, the central design symbol displayed by the central 7-segment LED 212 of the central design display unit 210 also displays the same design (number “9”), so that all the design symbols become the same.

  When the probability variation state is finished and the left symbol display unit main body 216 and the right symbol display unit main body 242 at the second stop position are returned to the first stop position, the left drive motor 176 and the right drive motor 178 are returned. It can be realized by rotating in reverse. When the left drive motor 176 and the right drive motor 178 are rotated in the reverse direction, the respective rotation shafts 230 and 252 rotate in the reverse direction so that the left symbol display unit main body 216 and the right symbol display unit main body 242 protrude from the housing 200. Rotate. When the left symbol display unit main body 216 and the right symbol display unit main body 242 are rotated about 45 degrees, the first symbol display position is reached. In this state, as shown in FIG. 6, the first inclined surface 220 and the second inclined surface 222 of the left symbol display portion main body 216, the first inclined surface 246 and the second inclined surface 248 of the right symbol display portion main body 242, , Is facing the front side (player side).

  As described above, according to the first embodiment, the effect symbol display device 62 variably displays the effect symbol of the right and left three-digit special symbol in the normal game, and the effect of the one-digit special symbol in the probability variation state. The design is variably displayed. Here, in the case of variably displaying the right and left three-digit special symbols, the left symbol display unit main body 216 and the right symbol display unit main body 242 are at the first stop position, and the left symbol display unit main body 216 is on the left side. The left effect design is variably displayed by the 7 segment LED 228, and the right effect design is variably displayed by the right 7 segment LED 250 of the right design display unit main body 242. At the same time, in the central symbol display section 210, the central effect symbol is variably displayed by the central 7-segment LED 212. As a result, it is possible to display the variation of the left and right three-digit production symbols.

  On the other hand, in the probability variation state, the left symbol display unit main body 216 and the right symbol display unit main body 242 are rotated and moved by about 45 degrees so as to be housed in the housing 200. Then, the second inclined surface 222 of the left symbol display unit main body 216 and the second inclined surface 248 of the right symbol display unit main body 242 face each other (opposite). In this way, the left symbol display portion main body 216 and the right symbol display portion main body 242 are combined. Thereby, the 2nd inclined surface 222 of the left symbol display part main body 216 and the 2nd inclined surface 248 of the right symbol display part main body 242 become invisible to a player. At this time, the first inclined surface 220 of the left symbol display unit main body 216 and the first inclined surface 246 of the right symbol display unit main body 242 approach each other and are located on the same plane, and the first inclined surfaces 220 and 246 of the both Are combined to form one display surface, and a combined 7-segment LED 260 is formed. Since the combined 7-segment LED 260 has the same shape as the left 7-segment LED 228 and the right-side 7-segment LED 250, it is possible to display a variation of a predetermined effect symbol (merger effect symbol).

  In addition, when both 1st inclined surfaces 220 and 246 unite | combine and form one united 7 segment LED260, the central symbol display part 210 is hidden and a player cannot see. That is, the player cannot see what symbol the central symbol display unit displays.

  Further, the content (type) of the left effect symbol displayed by the left 7 segment LED 228 of the left symbol display unit body 216 and the content (kind) of the right effect symbol displayed by the right 7 segment LED 250 of the right symbol display unit body 242. And the contents (kind) of the combined effect symbol displayed by the combined 7-segment LED 260 are all the same symbol. Thereby, the light emission control contents by the left side light emission control board 182 for controlling the light emission of the left side 7 segment LED 228 of the left side symbol display part main body 216 and the right side light emission control board for controlling the light emission of the right side 7 segment LED 250 of the right side symbol display part main body 242. By displaying the same effect design with the light emission control content by 184 as the same control content, it is possible to unify all the left effect design, the right effect design, and the combined effect design into the same effect design.

  That is, the same display control may be performed for the jackpot symbol display control during the normal game and the jackpot symbol display control during the probability variation game. There is no need to change the symbol display control according to the gaming state. For example, it is assumed that the main control board 102 transmits to the sub-control board that the current symbol fluctuation is a probable big hit during normal gaming. In that case, the sub-control board 106 selects an effect symbol which is a probability variation big hit symbol, designates “333”, for example, and transmits it to the effect display substrate 110. The right emission control board 184 of the effect display board 110 displays “3” on the right 7-segment LED 250 of the right symbol display section main body 242. Further, the left emission control board 182 of the effect display board 110 displays “3” on the left 7-segment LED 228 of the left symbol display unit body 216. Similarly, the center side light emission control board 180 of the effect display board 110 displays “3” on the center side 7 segment LED 212 of the center side symbol display section main body 210. In this case, the player confirms the symbol “333” on the effect display device.

  Even if the gaming state is changed from the normal gaming state to the probability variation gaming state, the same control may be performed when the jackpot symbol is displayed. In other words, it is assumed that during the probability variation game, the fact that the current symbol variation is a probability variation big hit is transmitted from the main control board 102 to the sub control board. In that case, the sub-control board 106 selects an effect symbol which is a probability variation big hit symbol, designates “333”, for example, and transmits it to the effect display substrate 110. The right emission control board 184 of the effect display board 110 displays “3” on the right 7-segment LED 250 of the right symbol display section main body 242. Further, the left emission control board 182 of the effect display board 110 displays “3” on the left 7-segment LED 228 of the left symbol display unit body 216. Similarly, the center side light emission control board 180 of the effect display board 110 displays “3” on the center side 7 segment LED 212 of the center side symbol display section main body 210. In this case, the player confirms the symbol “3” on the effect display device. Since the right symbol display unit main body and the left symbol display unit main body are combined, the player cannot see the central symbol display unit main body. Therefore, any symbol may be displayed on the central symbol display unit body. Further, the player cannot see the portions displayed on the second inclined surface 222 of the left symbol display unit main body and the second inclined surface 248 of the right symbol display unit main body. Therefore, any symbol may be displayed on the portion.

  Although the sub-control board designates the symbol “333”, the sub-control board may designate only the probability variation big hit, and the design “333” may be determined by the effect display board. In addition, the symbol “333” for probability variation jackpot is given as an example, but the results are the same for other symbols for probability variation jackpot and normal jackpot symbols.

  As a result, special light emission control for causing the combined 7-segment LED 260 to emit light is not necessary, and light emission control is further facilitated. Further, it is possible to reduce the processing load of the effect display substrate 110 that performs overall control of these substrates.

Next, a pachinko machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.
In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the structure which overlaps with the structure of the pachinko machine concerning 1st Embodiment, and the description is abbreviate | omitted suitably.

  In the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, the configuration of the effect symbol display device 62 is exactly the same as that of the first embodiment, but the effect contents of the effect symbol in the normal game are different.

  That is, it is set so that the central side light emission control board 180 is not controlled through the entire game, and the special side effect symbols are not displayed by the central side 7 segment LED 212. For this reason, in the second embodiment, the variation display of the left effect symbol by the left 7 segment LED 228, the variation display of the right effect symbol by the right 7 segment LED 250, and the left 7 segment LED 228 and the right 7 segment LED 250 are completed. A total of three types of effect modes including the combined display of the combined effect symbol by the combined 7-segment LED 260 are possible.

  For example, in the normal gaming state, as shown in FIG. 6, the left symbol display unit main body 216 and the right symbol display unit main body 242 are at the first stop position, and in the probability variation state, as shown in FIG. The symbol display unit main body 216 and the right symbol display unit main body 242 are set to come to the second stop position. In this case, in the normal gaming state, the left effect symbol is variably displayed by the left 7-segment LED 228 of the left symbol display unit body 216, and the right effect symbol is variably displayed by the right 7-segment LED 250 of the right symbol display unit body 242. . As a result, it is possible to display a 2-digit special symbol. On the other hand, in the probability variation state, the merged effect symbol is variably displayed by the merged 7-segment LED 260. As a result, a one-digit special symbol can be displayed in a variable manner.

  According to the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, the center side light emission control board 180 and the center side 7 segment LED 212 as shown in FIG. 5 are not required, so the number of parts of the effect symbol display device 62 can be reduced and the size can be reduced. be able to. In addition, the control processing burden on the sub control board 106 and the effect display board 110 is reduced.

Next, a pachinko machine according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described.
In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the structure which overlaps with the structure of the pachinko machine concerning 1st Embodiment, and the description is abbreviate | omitted suitably.

  The pachinko machine of the third embodiment is obtained by changing the configuration of the effect symbol display device 62 of the pachinko machine of the first embodiment. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 23, 24, and 36, the effect symbol display device 62 is installed so as to be vertically long. For this reason, the upper symbol display unit 300, the central symbol display unit 210, and the lower symbol display unit 302 are provided in the casing 200 of the effect symbol display device 62 side by side in the vertical direction. The upper symbol display unit 300 and the lower symbol display unit 302 are movable.

  As shown in FIGS. 23 and 36, the upper symbol display unit 300 is basically the same in configuration as the left symbol display unit 214, but the upper symbol display unit main body (first movable segment display unit) 304 has the same configuration. An upper first inclined surface 308 and a lower second inclined surface 310, which are partitioned by a mountain portion (projecting portion) 306, are arranged adjacent to each other in the vertical direction. An upper 7-segment LED (display unit) 312 is provided on the first inclined surface 308 and the second inclined surface 310. The upper seven segment LEDs 312 are arranged so that the single LEDs 312A, 312B, 312C, 312D, 312E, 312F, and 312G having seven hexagonal shapes are close to or in contact with each other, and form a predetermined shape as a whole. It is configured as follows. In the present embodiment, the seven single LEDs 312A, 312B, 312C, 312D, 312E, 312F, and 312G constituting the upper 7-segment LED 312 are arranged so as to represent the character “8” as a whole. As shown in FIG. 25, the upper 7-segment LED 312 is controlled to emit light by the upper emission control board (first emission control unit) 186 and displays the upper effect symbol.

  Here, the upper half of the seven single LEDs 312A, 312B, 312C, 312D, 312E, 312F, and 312G constituting the upper 7-segment LED 312 is located on the first inclined surface 308 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304. The lower half of the seven single LEDs 312A, 312B, 312C, 312D, 312E, 312F and 312G constituting the upper 7-segment LED 312 is located on the second inclined surface 310. That is, all of the three LEDs 312A, 312B, and 312C and the upper half of one LED 312D among the seven single LEDs 312A, 312B, 312C, 312D, 312E, 312F, and 312G are disposed on the first inclined surface 308. Is located. The second inclined surface 310 includes all of the three LEDs 312E, 312F, 312G and the lower half of one LED 312D among the seven single LEDs 312A, 312B, 312C, 312D, 312E, 312F, 312G. The area is located. As a result, the seven single LEDs 312A, 312B, 312C, 312D, 312E, 312F, and 312G provided on the first inclined surface 308 and the second inclined surface 310 are divided by the peak portion 306 so as to be vertically symmetrical. Yes.

  As shown in FIG. 23, when the upper symbol display unit body 304 is in the first stop position, both the first inclined surface 308 and the second inclined surface 310 face the front side (player side), The player can view all areas of the seven single LEDs 312A, 312B, 312C, 312D, 312E, 312F, and 312G (upper 7-segment LEDs 312) provided on both sides. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 24, when the upper symbol display unit body 304 is in the second stop position, only the first inclined surface 308 located on the upper side faces the front side (player side). The player can use all of the three LEDs 312A, 312B, and 312C formed on the first inclined surface 308 among the seven single LEDs 312A, 312B, 312C, 312D, 312E, 312F, and 312G provided on both sides. Only the upper half area of one LED 312D can be visually recognized.

  In addition, although the rotational movement operation | movement of the upper symbol display part main body 304 is implement | achieved by the drive motor, the structure similar to 1st Embodiment is employable as this structure. For this reason, description of rotation operation is abbreviate | omitted.

  The central symbol display unit 210 has the same configuration as that of the central symbol display unit 210 of the first embodiment, and is a fixed type. The center side symbol display unit 210 displays a center effect symbol. Moreover, the direction of the center side 7 segment LED212 is the same as the direction of the center side 7 segment LED212 of 1st Embodiment. For this reason, detailed description of the central 7-segment LED 212 is omitted. In addition, as shown in FIG. 25, the center side 7 segment LED212 is light-emission-controlled by the center side light emission control board 180 (refer FIG. 25), and displays a center production | presentation symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 23, the lower symbol display unit 302 has basically the same configuration as that of the right symbol display unit 240, but is a mountain of the lower symbol display unit main body (second movable segment display unit) 314. A lower first inclined surface 318 and an upper second inclined surface 320 defined by a portion (projecting portion) 316 are disposed adjacent to each other in the vertical direction. A lower seven-segment LED (display unit) 322 is provided on the first inclined surface 318 and the second inclined surface 320. The lower seven-segment LEDs 322 are arranged such that seven single hexagonal LEDs 322A, 322B, 322C, 322D, 322E, 322F, and 322G are close to or in contact with each other, and form a predetermined shape as a whole. In this way, it is configured. In the present embodiment, the seven single LEDs 322A, 322B, 322C, 322D, 322E, 322F, and 322G constituting the lower 7-segment LED 322 are arranged so as to represent the character “8” as a whole. As shown in FIG. 25, the lower 7-segment LED 322 is controlled to emit light by the lower emission control board (second emission control unit) 188, and displays the lower effect design.

  Here, the lower half of the seven single LEDs 322A, 322B, 322C, 322D, 322E, 322F, and 322G constituting the lower 7-segment LED 322 is formed on the first inclined surface 318 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314. The upper half of the seven single LEDs 322A, 322B, 322C, 322D, 322E, 322F, and 322G constituting the lower 7-segment LED 322 is located on the second inclined surface 320. That is, the first inclined surface 318 includes all of the three LEDs 322A, 322B, and 322C and the lower half of one LED 322D among the seven single LEDs 322A, 322B, 322C, 322D, 322E, 322F, and 322G. The area is located. The second inclined surface 320 includes all of the three LEDs 322E, 322F, and 322G and the upper half of one LED 322D among the seven single LEDs 322A, 322B, 322C, 322D, 322E, 322F, and 322G. Is located. As a result, the seven single LEDs 322A, 322B, 322C, 322D, 322E, 322F, and 322G provided on the first inclined surface 318 and the second inclined surface 320 are partitioned by the peak portion 316 so as to be vertically symmetrical. Yes.

  As shown in FIG. 23, when the lower symbol display unit main body 314 is in the first stop position, both the first inclined surface 318 and the second inclined surface 320 face the front side (player side). The player can view all the areas of the seven single LEDs 322A, 322B, 322C, 322D, 322E, 322F, and 322G (lower 7 segment LED 322) provided on both sides. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 24, when the lower symbol display unit main body 314 is in the second stop position, only the first inclined surface 318 faces the front side (player side), and the player Of the seven single LEDs 322A, 322B, 322C, 322D, 322E, 322F, and 322G provided on both, all the regions of the three LEDs 322A, 322B, and 322C formed on the first inclined surface 318 and one LED 322D Only the lower half area is visible.

  In addition, although the rotational movement operation | movement of the lower symbol display part main body 314 is implement | achieved by the drive motor, the structure similar to 1st Embodiment is employable as this structure. For this reason, description of rotation operation is abbreviate | omitted.

  Next, operations and effects of the pachinko machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described. For the following operations and effects, the upper symbol display unit main body 304 and the lower symbol display unit main body 314 are in the first stop position, and the first inclined surface 308 and the second inclined surface of the upper symbol display unit main body 304 are as follows. 310, and the state where the first inclined surface 318 and the second inclined surface 320 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 are facing the front side (player side) will be described as an initial state. In addition, the effect design of the special symbol is appropriately expressed as “effect design”.

  According to the pachinko machine of the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23, in the case of a normal game, the upper symbol display unit main body 304 and the lower symbol display unit main body 314 of the effect symbol display device 62 are the first stop. The central symbol display unit 210 is located between the upper symbol display unit main body 304 and the lower symbol display unit main body 314. For this reason, the player has the first inclined surface 308 and the second inclined surface 310 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304, the first inclined surface 318 and the second inclined surface 320 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314, and the center side. The symbol display part 210 can be visually recognized. For this reason, the player can make all the LEDs 312A, 312B, 312C, 312D, 312E, 312F, 312G of the upper 7 segment LEDs 312 provided on the first inclined surface 308 and the second inclined surface 310 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304. All LEDs 212A, 212B, 212C, 212D, 212E, 212F, and 212G of the central 7-segment LED 212 provided in the central symbol display unit 210, the first inclined surface 318 and the second inclined surface of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 All the areas of all the LEDs 322A, 322B, 322C, 322D, 322E, 322F, and 322G of the lower 7-segment LED 322 provided in 320 become visible. The normal game means a game state other than the big hit game or the probability variation game (probability variation state).

  When a game ball enters the start port 56B, a special symbol game is started. In the special symbol game, the above-described special symbol identification symbol and effect symbol are variably displayed. Among these, for the special symbols, the upper 7-segment LED 312 of the upper symbol display unit 304 of the effect symbol display device 62, the central 7-segment LED 212 of the central symbol display unit 210, and the lower symbol display unit 314. The lower 7-segment LED 322 receives control from the respective light emission control boards 180, 186, 188, and emits light, whereby a predetermined effect design can be variably displayed. In addition, since the display method of the effect design in each 7 segment LED is the same as that of FIG. 12, description is abbreviate | omitted.

  For this reason, when the upper symbol display unit main body 304 and the lower symbol display unit main body 314 are at the first stop position, the upper effect symbol displayed on the upper symbol display unit main body 304 and the central symbol display unit 210 are displayed. The center effect symbol and the lower effect symbol displayed on the lower symbol display unit main body 314 form a three-digit effect symbol. For this reason, the player can visually recognize the effect symbols of the upper and lower three digits.

  On the other hand, when the game shifts to a specific gaming state, for example, a probability variation state, the upper symbol display unit main body 304 that has been in the first stop position rotates and moves toward the second stop position. Here, as shown in FIG. 24, the upper symbol display unit main body 304 rotates and moves so as to be accommodated inside the housing 200. The upper symbol display unit main body 304 rotates about 45 degrees and reaches the second stop position. As a result, the player sees only the first inclined surface 308 of the upper symbol display unit 304 and all the three LEDs 312A, 312B, and 312C provided on the first inclined surface 308 and the upper half of the one LED 312D. It becomes possible.

  At the same time, the lower symbol display unit main body 314 rotates and moves so as to be housed inside the housing 200. The lower symbol display unit main body 314 rotates about 45 degrees and reaches the second stop position. As a result, the player receives only the first inclined surface 318 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 and the three LEDs 322A, 322B, and 322C provided on the first inclined surface 318, and the lower half region of one LED 322D. Becomes visible.

  When the upper symbol display unit main body 304 and the lower symbol display unit main body 314 reach the second stop position, the second inclined surface 310 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304 and the second inclined surface of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 are displayed. 320 faces. At this time, both may be in contact with each other slightly, or both may be in a non-contact state with a separation distance.

  At this time, the first inclined surface 308 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304 and the first inclined surface 318 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 are close to each other and located on substantially the same plane (substantially flush with each other). ) Therefore, all of the three LEDs 312A, 312B, 312C provided on the first inclined surface 308 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304, the upper half region of one LED 312D, and the first symbol of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 All the regions of the three LEDs 322A, 322B, and 322C provided on one inclined surface 318 and the lower half region of one LED 322D are combined to form an aggregate of seven LEDs (a combined seven-segment LED 324 (see FIG. 24). )) Is completed. The combined 7-segment LED 324 formed by combining the first inclined surface 308 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304 and the first inclined surface 318 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 is the first inclined of the upper symbol display unit main body 304. The upper 7-segment LED 312 provided on the surface 308 and the second inclined surface 310, the central-side 7-segment LED 212 provided on the central-side symbol display unit 210, or the first inclined surface 318 and second of the lower-side symbol display unit main body 314 It has the same configuration and shape as the lower 7-segment LED 322 provided on the inclined surface 320. In other words, the combined 7-segment LED 324 is arranged such that the upper half of the single LED 312A, 312B, 312C, 312D, the lower half of the 322A, 322B, 322C, 322D are close to or in contact with each other, It is configured to form a shape. In the present embodiment, the upper half of the single LEDs 312A, 312B, 312C, 312D, the lower half of the 322A, 322B, 322C, 322D are arranged so as to represent the character “8” as a whole. In addition, the combined 7-segment LED 324 displays an effect design similar to the type of effect displayed on the upper 7-segment LED 312, the center-side 7-segment LED 212, and the lower-side 7-segment LED 322 (particularly, defined as the merge effect design). be able to.

  Here, the display method of the effect symbol by the combined 7-segment LED 324 (the method of combining the upper effect symbol and the lower effect symbol (synthesizing method)) will be described. As described above, the combined 7-segment LED 324 is provided on a part of the upper 7-segment LED 312 provided on the first inclined surface 308 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304 and on the first inclined surface 318 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314. A part of the lower 7-segment LED 322 formed is formed by combining (combining).

(Light emission mode in the case of displaying the numeral “0” with the combined 7-segment LED 324)
As shown in FIG. 26, in order to display the combined effect design of the number “0” with the combined 7 segment LED 324, the upper effect design of the number “0” is displayed with the upper 7 segment LED 312 and the lower 7 segment. This can be realized by displaying the lower effect design of the number “0” on the LED 322 (the black portions of the LEDs located on the uppermost side and the lowermost side in FIG. 26). A first slant surface 308 of the upper symbol display unit 304 that displays the upper effect symbol “0” on the upper seven segment LED 312 and a lower effect symbol “0” on the lower seven segment LED 322 are displayed. When the first inclined surface 318 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 is close and located on the same plane, the LED provided on the second inclined surface 310 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304 can be visually recognized by the player. The LED provided on the second inclined surface 320 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 is not visible to the player. For this reason, even if the LEDs of the second inclined surfaces 310 and 320 are emitting light, these are not visible to the player (the diagonal lines of the LEDs located second from the top and second from the bottom in FIG. 26). portion). Then, the LED provided on the first inclined surface 308 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304 is visible to the player, and the LED provided on the first inclined surface 318 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 is also visible to the player. . As a result, when the first inclined surface 308 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304 and the first inclined surface 318 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 are located on the same plane, the player can visually recognize the upper symbol display unit main body 304 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304. The LED of the first inclined surface 308 and the LED of the first inclined surface 318 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 are combined (synthesized), and when these emit light, the combined effect design of the number “0” is displayed. (The black portion of the LED located on the center side in FIG. 26). In this case, light emission of all the regions of the three LEDs 312A, 312B, and 312C provided on the first inclined surface 308 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304 can be visually recognized. Moreover, the light emission of all the areas | regions of three LED322A, 322B, 322C provided in the 1st inclined surface 318 of the lower symbol display part main body 314 can be visually recognized (the black coating part of LED located in the center side of FIG. 26). .

  Thus, the upper effect (number “0”) displayed on the upper 7 segment LED 312 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304 and the lower effect displayed on the lower 7 segment LED 322 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314. The design (number “0”) and the combined effect design (number “0”) displayed by the combined 7-segment LED 324 are the same design. Further, the central design symbol displayed by the central 7-segment LED 212 of the central design display unit 210 also displays the same design (number “0”), so that all the design symbols become the same design.

(Light emission mode when displaying the number “1” with the combined 7-segment LED 324)
As shown in FIG. 27, in order to display the combined effect design of the number “1” with the combined 7 segment LED 324, the upper effect design of the number “1” is displayed with the upper 7 segment LED 312 and the lower 7 segment. This can be realized by displaying the lower effect symbol “1” with the LED 322 (the black portions of the LEDs located on the uppermost side and the lowermost side in FIG. 27). A first slant surface 308 of the upper symbol display unit 304 that displays the upper effect symbol “1” on the upper seven-segment LED 312 and a lower effect symbol “1” on the lower seven-segment LED 322 are displayed. When the first inclined surface 318 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 is close and located on the same plane, the LED provided on the second inclined surface 310 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304 can be visually recognized by the player. The LED provided on the second inclined surface 320 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 is not visible to the player. For this reason, even if the LEDs of the second inclined surfaces 310 and 320 are emitting light, they are invisible to the player (the diagonal lines of the LEDs located second from the top and second from the bottom in FIG. 27). portion). Then, the LED provided on the first inclined surface 308 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304 is visible to the player, and the LED provided on the first inclined surface 318 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 is also visible to the player. . As a result, when the first inclined surface 308 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304 and the first inclined surface 318 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 are located on the same plane, the player can visually recognize the upper symbol display unit main body 304 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304. The LED on the first inclined surface 308 and the LED on the first inclined surface 318 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 are combined (synthesized), and when these emit light, the combined effect design of the number “1” is displayed. (The black portion of the LED located on the center side in FIG. 27). In this case, light emission of all regions of one LED 312C provided on the first inclined surface 308 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304 can be visually recognized. Moreover, light emission of all the area | regions of one LED322C provided in the 1st inclined surface 318 of the lower symbol display part main body 314 can be visually recognized (the black coating part of LED located in the center side of FIG. 27).

  Thus, the upper effect (number “1”) displayed on the upper 7-segment LED 312 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304 and the lower effect displayed on the lower 7-segment LED 322 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314. The design (number “1”) and the combined effect design (number “1”) displayed by the combined 7-segment LED 324 are the same design. Further, the central design symbol displayed by the central 7-segment LED 212 of the central design display unit 210 also displays the same design (number “1”), so that all the design symbols become the same design.

(Light emission mode when displaying the number “2” with the combined 7-segment LED 324)
As shown in FIG. 28, in order to display the combined effect design of the number “2” with the combined 7 segment LED 324, the upper effect design of the number “2” is displayed with the upper 7 segment LED 312 and the lower 7 segment. This can be realized by displaying the lower effect design of the number “2” on the LED 322 (the black portions of the LEDs located on the uppermost side and the lowermost side in FIG. 28). The first slant surface 308 of the upper symbol display unit 304 that displays the upper effect symbol “2” on the upper seven segment LED 312 and the lower effect symbol “2” on the lower seven segment LED 322 are displayed. When the first inclined surface 318 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 is close and located on the same plane, the LED provided on the second inclined surface 310 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304 can be visually recognized by the player. The LED provided on the second inclined surface 320 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 is not visible to the player. For this reason, even if the LEDs of the second inclined surfaces 310 and 320 emit light, they are invisible to the player (the diagonal lines of the LEDs located second from the top and second from the bottom in FIG. 28). portion). Then, the LED provided on the first inclined surface 308 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304 is visible to the player, and the LED provided on the first inclined surface 318 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 is also visible to the player. . As a result, when the first inclined surface 308 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304 and the first inclined surface 318 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 are located on the same plane, the player can visually recognize the upper symbol display unit main body 304 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304. The LED of the first inclined surface 308 and the LED of the first inclined surface 318 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 are combined (synthesized), and when these emit light, the combined effect design of the number “2” is displayed. (The black portion of the LED located on the center side in FIG. 28). In this case, light emission of all the regions of the two LEDs 312B and 312C provided on the first inclined surface 308 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304 and light emission of the upper half region of the one LED 312D can be visually recognized. In addition, the light emission of all the regions of the two LEDs 322A and 322B provided on the first inclined surface 318 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 and the light emission of the lower half region of one LED 322D can be visually recognized (the center in FIG. 28). The black portion of the LED located on the side).

  As described above, the upper effect symbol (number “2”) displayed by the upper 7-segment LED 312 of the upper symbol display unit body 304 and the lower effect displayed by the lower 7-segment LED 322 of the lower symbol display unit body 314. The design (number “2”) and the combined effect design (number “2”) displayed by the combined 7-segment LED 324 are the same design. Further, the central design symbol displayed by the central 7-segment LED 212 of the central design display unit 210 also displays the same design (number “2”), so that all the design symbols become the same design.

(Light emission mode when displaying the numeral “3” with the combined 7-segment LED 324)
As shown in FIG. 29, in order to display the combined effect symbol “3” with the combined 7-segment LED 324, the upper effect symbol “3” is displayed with the upper 7-segment LED 312 and the lower 7-segment LED is displayed. This can be realized by displaying the lower production symbol “3” with the LED 322 (the black portions of the LEDs located on the uppermost side and the lowermost side in FIG. 29). The first slant surface 308 of the upper symbol display unit 304 that displays the upper effect symbol “3” on the upper seven segment LED 312 and the lower effect symbol “3” on the lower seven segment LED 322 are displayed. When the first inclined surface 318 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 is close and located on the same plane, the LED provided on the second inclined surface 310 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304 can be visually recognized by the player. The LED provided on the second inclined surface 320 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 is not visible to the player. For this reason, even if the LEDs of the second inclined surfaces 310 and 320 are emitting light, they are not visible to the player (the diagonal lines of the LEDs located second from the top and second from the bottom in FIG. 29). portion). Then, the LED provided on the first inclined surface 308 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304 is visible to the player, and the LED provided on the first inclined surface 318 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 is also visible to the player. . As a result, when the first inclined surface 308 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304 and the first inclined surface 318 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 are located on the same plane, the player can visually recognize the upper symbol display unit main body 304 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304. The LED of the first inclined surface 308 and the LED of the first inclined surface 318 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 are combined (synthesized), and when these emit light, the combined effect design of the number “3” is displayed. (The black portion of the LED located on the center side in FIG. 29). In this case, light emission of all the regions of the two LEDs 312B and 312C provided on the first inclined surface 308 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304 and light emission of the upper half region of the one LED 312D can be visually recognized. In addition, the light emission of all the regions of the two LEDs 322B and 322C provided on the first inclined surface 318 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 and the light emission of the lower half region of one LED 322D can be visually recognized (the center in FIG. 29). The black portion of the LED located on the side).

  As described above, the upper effect (number “3”) displayed on the upper 7-segment LED 312 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304 and the lower effect displayed on the lower 7-segment LED 322 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314. The symbol (the numeral “3”) and the merged effect symbol (the numeral “3”) displayed by the merged 7-segment LED 324 are the same symbol. Further, the central design symbol displayed by the central 7-segment LED 212 of the central design display unit 210 also displays the same design (number “3”), so that all the design symbols become the same design.

(Light emission mode in the case of displaying the numeral “4” with the combined 7-segment LED 324)
As shown in FIG. 30, in order to display the combined effect symbol “4” with the combined 7-segment LED 324, the upper effect segment “4” with the number “4” is displayed on the upper 7-segment LED 312, and the lower 7 segment is displayed. This can be realized by displaying the lower production symbol “4” with the LED 322 (black portions of the LEDs located on the uppermost side and the lowermost side in FIG. 30). A first slant surface 308 of the upper symbol display unit 304 that displays the upper effect symbol “4” on the upper seven segment LED 312 and a lower effect symbol “4” on the lower seven segment LED 322 are displayed. When the first inclined surface 318 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 is close and located on the same plane, the LED provided on the second inclined surface 310 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304 can be visually recognized by the player. The LED provided on the second inclined surface 320 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 is not visible to the player. For this reason, even if the LEDs of the second inclined surfaces 310 and 320 are emitting light, these are invisible to the player (the diagonal lines of the LEDs located second from the top and second from the bottom in FIG. 30). portion). Then, the LED provided on the first inclined surface 308 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304 is visible to the player, and the LED provided on the first inclined surface 318 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 is also visible to the player. . As a result, when the first inclined surface 308 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304 and the first inclined surface 318 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 are located on the same plane, the player can visually recognize the upper symbol display unit main body 304 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304. The LED of the first inclined surface 308 and the LED of the first inclined surface 318 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 are combined (synthesized), and when these emit light, the combined effect design of the number “4” is displayed. (The black portion of the LED located on the center side in FIG. 30). In this case, light emission of all the regions of the two LEDs 312A and 312C provided on the first inclined surface 308 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304 and light emission of the upper half region of the one LED 312D can be visually recognized. In addition, the light emission of all regions of one LED 322C provided on the first inclined surface 318 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 and the light emission of the lower half region of one LED 322D can be visually recognized (in the center side of FIG. 30). The black portion of the LED located).

  As described above, the upper effect (number “4”) displayed on the upper 7 segment LED 312 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304 and the lower effect displayed on the lower 7 segment LED 322 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314. The design (number “4”) and the combined effect design (number “4”) displayed by the combined 7-segment LED 324 are the same design. Further, the central design symbol displayed by the central 7-segment LED 212 of the central design display unit 210 also displays the same design (number “4”), so that all the design symbols become the same design.

(Light emission mode when displaying the numeral “5” with the combined 7-segment LED 324)
As shown in FIG. 31, in order to display the combined effect design of the number “5” with the combined 7 segment LED 324, the upper effect design of the number “5” is displayed with the upper 7 segment LED 312 and the lower 7 segment. This can be realized by displaying the lower effect symbol “5” with the LED 322 (the black portions of the LEDs located on the uppermost side and the lowermost side in FIG. 31). The first slant surface 308 of the upper symbol display unit body 304 that displays the upper symbol “5” on the upper seven-segment LED 312 and the lower symbol “5” on the lower seven-segment LED 322 are displayed. When the first inclined surface 318 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 is close and located on the same plane, the LED provided on the second inclined surface 310 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304 can be visually recognized by the player. The LED provided on the second inclined surface 320 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 is not visible to the player. For this reason, even if the LEDs of the second inclined surfaces 310 and 320 are emitting light, these are not visible to the player (the diagonal lines of the LEDs located second from the top and second from the bottom in FIG. 31). portion). Then, the LED provided on the first inclined surface 308 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304 is visible to the player, and the LED provided on the first inclined surface 318 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 is also visible to the player. . As a result, when the first inclined surface 308 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304 and the first inclined surface 318 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 are located on the same plane, the player can visually recognize the upper symbol display unit main body 304 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304. The LED of the first inclined surface 308 and the LED of the first inclined surface 318 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 are combined (synthesized), and when these emit light, the combined effect design of the number “5” is displayed. (The black portion of the LED located on the center side in FIG. 31). In this case, light emission of all the regions of the two LEDs 312A and 312B provided on the first inclined surface 308 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304 and light emission of the upper half region of one LED 312D can be visually recognized. In addition, the light emission of all the regions of the two LEDs 322B and 322C provided on the first inclined surface 318 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 and the light emission of the lower half region of the one LED 322D can be visually recognized (center of FIG. 31). The black portion of the LED located on the side).

  As described above, the upper effect (number “5”) displayed by the upper 7 segment LED 312 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304 and the lower effect displayed by the lower 7 segment LED 322 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314. The design (number “5”) and the combined effect design (number “5”) displayed by the combined 7-segment LED 324 are the same design. Further, the central design symbol displayed by the central 7-segment LED 212 of the central design display unit 210 also displays the same design (the numeral “5”), so that all the design symbols become the same design.

(Light emission mode when displaying the number “6” with the combined 7-segment LED 324)
As shown in FIG. 32, in order to display the combined effect design of the number “6” with the combined 7 segment LED 324, the upper effect design of the number “6” is displayed with the upper 7 segment LED 312 and the lower 7 segment. This can be realized by displaying the lower effect symbol “6” with the LED 322 (the black portions of the LEDs located on the uppermost side and the lowermost side in FIG. 32). The first slant surface 308 of the upper symbol display unit 304 that displays the upper effect symbol “6” on the upper 7 segment LED 312 and the lower effect symbol “6” on the lower 7 segment LED 322 are displayed. When the first inclined surface 318 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 is close and located on the same plane, the LED provided on the second inclined surface 310 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304 can be visually recognized by the player. The LED provided on the second inclined surface 320 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 is not visible to the player. For this reason, even if the LEDs of the second inclined surfaces 310 and 320 emit light, they are not visible to the player (the diagonal lines of the LEDs located second from the top and second from the bottom in FIG. 32). portion). Then, the LED provided on the first inclined surface 308 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304 is visible to the player, and the LED provided on the first inclined surface 318 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 is also visible to the player. . As a result, when the first inclined surface 308 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304 and the first inclined surface 318 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 are located on the same plane, the player can visually recognize the upper symbol display unit main body 304 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304. The LED of the first inclined surface 308 and the LED of the first inclined surface 318 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 are combined (synthesized), and when these emit light, the combined effect design of the number “6” is displayed. (The black portion of the LED located on the center side in FIG. 32). In this case, light emission of all the regions of the two LEDs 312A and 312B provided on the first inclined surface 308 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304 and light emission of the upper half region of one LED 312D can be visually recognized. Further, the light emission of all the regions of the three LEDs 322A, 322B, and 322C provided on the first inclined surface 318 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 and the light emission of the lower half region of one LED 322D can be visually recognized (FIG. 32). LED black coating portion located on the center side of the LED).

  As described above, the upper effect symbol (number “6”) displayed by the upper 7 segment LED 312 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304 and the lower effect displayed by the lower 7 segment LED 322 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314. The symbol (number “6”) and the merged effect symbol (number “6”) displayed by the merged 7-segment LED 324 are the same symbol. Further, the central design symbol displayed by the central 7-segment LED 212 of the central design display unit 210 also displays the same design (number “6”), so that all the design symbols become the same design.

(Light emission mode when displaying the number “7” with the combined 7-segment LED 324)
As shown in FIG. 33, in order to display the combined effect symbol “7” with the combined 7-segment LED 324, the upper effect symbol “7” with the upper 7-segment LED 312 is displayed and the lower 7-segment LED is displayed. This can be realized by displaying the lower effect symbol “7” with the LED 322 (the black portions of the LEDs located on the uppermost side and the lowermost side in FIG. 33). A first slant surface 308 of the upper symbol display unit 304 that displays the upper effect symbol “7” on the upper seven segment LED 312 and a lower effect symbol “7” on the lower seven segment LED 322 are displayed. When the first inclined surface 318 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 is close and located on the same plane, the LED provided on the second inclined surface 310 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304 can be visually recognized by the player. The LED provided on the second inclined surface 320 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 is not visible to the player. For this reason, even if the LEDs of the second inclined surfaces 310 and 320 emit light, they are not visible to the player (the diagonal lines of the LEDs located second from the top and second from the bottom in FIG. 33). portion). Then, the LED provided on the first inclined surface 308 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304 is visible to the player, and the LED provided on the first inclined surface 318 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 is also visible to the player. . As a result, when the first inclined surface 308 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304 and the first inclined surface 318 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 are located on the same plane, the player can visually recognize the upper symbol display unit main body 304 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304. The LED of the first inclined surface 308 and the LED of the first inclined surface 318 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 are combined (synthesized), and when these emit light, the combined effect design of the number “7” is displayed. (The black portion of the LED located on the center side in FIG. 33). In this case, the light emission of all the regions of the two LEDs 312B and 312C provided on the first inclined surface 308 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304 can be visually recognized. Moreover, light emission of all the area | regions of one LED322C provided in the 1st inclined surface 318 of the lower symbol display part main body 314 can be visually recognized (the black coating part of LED located in the center side of FIG. 33).

  As described above, the upper effect (number “7”) displayed on the upper 7 segment LED 312 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304 and the lower effect displayed on the lower 7 segment LED 322 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314. The symbol (the numeral “7”) and the coalescing effect symbol (the numeral “7”) displayed by the coalescing 7 segment LED 324 are the same symbol. Further, the central design symbol displayed by the central 7-segment LED 212 of the central design display unit 210 also displays the same design (number “7”), so that all the design symbols are the same.

(Light emission mode when displaying the number “8” with the combined 7-segment LED 324)
As shown in FIG. 34, in order to display the combined effect design of the number “8” with the combined 7 segment LED 324, the upper effect design of the number “8” is displayed with the upper 7 segment LED 312 and the lower 7 segment. This can be realized by displaying the lower effect design of the number “8” on the LED 314 (the black portions of the LEDs located on the uppermost side and the lowermost side in FIG. 34). A first slant surface 308 of the upper symbol display unit 304 that displays the upper effect symbol “8” on the upper seven segment LED 312 and a lower effect symbol “8” on the lower seven segment LED 322 are displayed. When the first inclined surface 318 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 is close and located on the same plane, the LED provided on the second inclined surface 310 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304 can be visually recognized by the player. The LED provided on the second inclined surface 320 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 is not visible to the player. For this reason, even if the LEDs of the second inclined surfaces 310 and 320 are emitting light, these are invisible to the player (the diagonal lines of the LEDs located second from the top and second from the bottom in FIG. 34). portion). Then, the LED provided on the first inclined surface 308 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304 is visible to the player, and the LED provided on the first inclined surface 318 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 is also visible to the player. . As a result, when the first inclined surface 308 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304 and the first inclined surface 318 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 are located on the same plane, the player can visually recognize the upper symbol display unit main body 304 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304. The LED of the first inclined surface 308 and the LED of the first inclined surface 318 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 are combined (synthesized), and when these emit light, the combined effect design of the number “8” is displayed. (The black portion of the LED located on the center side in FIG. 34). In this case, light emission of all the regions of the three LEDs 312A, 312B, and 312C provided on the first inclined surface 308 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304 and light emission of the upper half region of the one LED 312D can be visually recognized. Further, the light emission of all the regions of the three LEDs 322A, 322B, and 322C provided on the first inclined surface 318 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 and the light emission of the lower half region of one LED 322D can be visually recognized in FIG. The black portion of the LED located on the center side).

  As described above, the upper effect (number “8”) displayed on the upper 7-segment LED 312 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304 and the lower effect displayed on the lower 7-segment LED 322 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314. The symbol (the numeral “8”) and the coalescing effect symbol (the numeral “8”) displayed by the coalescing 7 segment LED 324 are the same symbol. Further, the central design symbol displayed by the central 7-segment LED 212 of the central design display unit 210 also displays the same design (number “8”), so that all the design symbols become the same design.

(Light emission mode when displaying the number “9” with the combined 7-segment LED 324)
As shown in FIG. 35, in order to display the combined effect symbol “9” with the combined 7-segment LED 324, the upper effect symbol “9” is displayed with the upper 7-segment LED 712, and the lower 7-segment LED is displayed. This can be realized by displaying the lower effect symbol “9” with the LED 722 (black portions of the LEDs located on the uppermost side and the lowermost side in FIG. 35). The upper slant surface 308 of the upper symbol display unit 304 that displays the upper symbol “9” on the upper seven-segment LED 712 and the lower symbol “9” on the lower seven-segment LED 722 are displayed. When the first inclined surface 318 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 is close and located on the same plane, the LED provided on the second inclined surface 310 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304 can be visually recognized by the player. The LED provided on the second inclined surface 320 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 is not visible to the player. For this reason, even if the LEDs of the second inclined surfaces 310 and 320 are emitting light, these are invisible to the player (the diagonal lines of the LEDs located second from the top and second from the bottom in FIG. 35). portion). Then, the LED provided on the first inclined surface 308 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304 is visible to the player, and the LED provided on the first inclined surface 318 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 is also visible to the player. . As a result, when the first inclined surface 308 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304 and the first inclined surface 318 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 are located on the same plane, the player can visually recognize the upper symbol display unit main body 304 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304. The LED of the first inclined surface 308 and the LED of the first inclined surface 318 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 are combined (synthesized), and when these emit light, the combined effect design of the number “9” is displayed. (The black portion of the LED located on the center side in FIG. 35). In this case, light emission of all the regions of the three LEDs 312A, 312B, and 312C provided on the first inclined surface 308 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304 and light emission of the upper half region of the one LED 312D can be visually recognized. Further, the light emission of all the regions of the two LEDs 322B and 322C provided on the first inclined surface 318 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 and the light emission of the lower half region of the one LED 322D can be visually recognized (the center in FIG. 35). The black portion of the LED located on the side).

  As described above, the upper effect (number “9”) displayed by the upper 7 segment LED 312 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304 and the lower effect displayed by the lower 7 segment LED 322 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314. The symbol (the numeral “9”) and the coalescing effect symbol (the numeral “9”) displayed by the coalescing 7-segment LED 324 are the same symbol. Further, the central design symbol displayed by the central 7-segment LED 212 of the central design display unit 210 also displays the same design (number “9”), so that all the design symbols become the same.

  When the probability variation state ends and the upper symbol display unit main body 304 and the lower symbol display unit main body 314 at the second stop position are returned to the first stop position, the drive motors are rotated in reverse. Can be realized. When the upper symbol display unit main body 304 and the lower symbol display unit main body 314 are rotated about 45 degrees, the first symbol display position is reached. In this state, as shown in FIG. 23, the first inclined surface 308 and the second inclined surface 310 of the upper symbol display portion main body 304, and the first inclined surface 318 and the second inclined surface 320 of the lower symbol display portion main body 314, respectively. Are facing the front side (player side).

  As described above, according to the third embodiment, the effect symbol display device 62 variably displays the effect symbols of the upper and lower three-digit special symbols as shown in FIG. 23 in the normal game. As shown in FIG. 24, a one-digit special symbol effect symbol is variably displayed. Here, in the case of variably displaying the special symbols of the upper and lower three digits, the upper symbol display unit main body 304 and the lower symbol display unit main body 314 are at the first stop position, and the upper symbol display unit main body 304 The upper effect symbol is variably displayed by the upper 7 segment LED 312, and the lower effect symbol is variably displayed by the lower 7 segment LED 322 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314. At the same time, in the central symbol display section 210, the central effect symbol is variably displayed by the central 7-segment LED 212. As a result, it is possible to display the variation of the production symbols in the upper and lower three digits.

  On the other hand, in the probability variation state, the upper symbol display unit main body 304 and the lower symbol display unit main body 314 are rotated and moved by about 45 degrees so as to be housed in the housing 200. Then, as shown in FIG. 24, the second inclined surface 310 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304 and the second inclined surface 320 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 face each other (opposite). Thus, the upper symbol display part main body 304 and the lower symbol display part main body 314 are united. Thereby, the 2nd inclined surface 310 of the upper symbol display part main body 304 and the 2nd inclined surface 320 of the lower symbol display part main body 314 become invisible to a player. At this time, the first inclined surface 308 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304 and the first inclined surface 318 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314 come close to each other and are located on the same plane, and the first inclined surfaces 308 and 318 of both of them. Together, they form a single display surface and form a combined 7-segment LED 324. Since the combined 7-segment LED 324 has the same shape as that of the upper 7-segment LED 312 and the lower 7-segment LED 322, a variable display of a predetermined effect design (merged effect design) can be performed.

  Also in this case, the content (type) of the upper effect displayed by the upper 7 segment LED 312 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304 and the lower effect symbol displayed by the lower 7 segment LED 322 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314. And the content (type) of the combined effect symbol displayed by the combined 7-segment LED 324 are all the same symbol. Accordingly, the light emission control content by the upper light emission control board 186 that controls the light emission of the upper 7 segment LED 312 of the upper symbol display unit main body 304 and the lower side that controls the light emission of the lower 7 segment LED 322 of the lower symbol display unit main body 314. By displaying the same effect design with the light emission control content by the light emission control board 188 as the same control content, the above-mentioned upper effect design, lower effect design, and the combined effect design can all be unified into the same effect design. As a result, special light emission control for causing the combined 7-segment LED 324 to emit light is not necessary, and light emission control is further facilitated. In particular, the content (type) of the central effect symbol displayed by the central 7-segment LED 212 of the central symbol display unit 210 is also the same as the content (kind) of the upper effect symbol and the lower effect symbol. Since only the same light emission control is required for the control board 186, the lower light emission control board 188, and the central light emission control board 180, the processing burden on the effect display board 110 that performs overall control of these boards can be reduced.

  In addition, you may provide a reflector (illustration omitted) in the inner wall of each LED utilized in the said 1st Embodiment to 3rd Embodiment. By providing a reflector on the inner wall of each LED, the light emission of the LED can be reflected to the front side (player side) even when each symbol display portion provided with each LED is inclined 45 degrees. As a result, clear light emission can be confirmed not only when each LED of each symbol display unit is viewed from the front but also when each LED of each symbol display unit is viewed at an inclination angle of 45 degrees.

  In the first embodiment and the third embodiment, odd-numbered Zorome (“111”, “333”, “555”, “777”, “999”), normal jackpot symbols are used as the probability variation jackpot symbols in normal games. Was an even number Zorome (“000”, “222”, “444”, “666”, “888”). Then, odd odd numbers (for example, “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9”) for odd odd numbers (for example “1”, “3”, “7”, “9”) for odd odd numbers (for example, for single odd numbers) , “0”, “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”).

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability variation jackpot symbol during normal gaming is only “777”, the normal jackpot symbol is only “333”, the probability variation jackpot symbol during probability variation is only one digit “7”, Usually, the jackpot symbol may be only “3”. In this case, a zoomome other than 3 and 7 becomes an off symbol, and only a zome other than “3” and “7” may be displayed in the case of a loss during normal gaming. That is, control is performed so that “222” and “555” appear in the normal game, and it is out of place, and outliers other than Zorome (for example, “345”, “515”, etc.) are not displayed. In this way, not only the big hit but also the display control of the outlier can be performed by the same display control in the display control in the normal game which is 3 digits and the display control in the probability change game which is 1 digit. Become.

  In the first embodiment and the third embodiment, three digits are displayed during the normal game, and one digit is displayed during the probability change game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is applied to a two-stage lottery machine in which a first stage winning / losing lottery is performed with a normal symbol and a special symbol winning / losing lottery is performed only by winning with a normal symbol. You may do it. In this case, display control of 3 digits may be performed in the first stage normal symbol success / failure lottery, and special symbols may be displayed in the special symbol success / failure lottery.

  Here, a series of control processes for realizing a probability variation state that is a specific game when the first movable segment display unit and the second movable segment display unit move from the first stop position to the second stop position will be described. To do. In the above embodiment, the first movable segment display unit corresponds to the left symbol display unit main body 216 and the upper symbol display unit main body 304. The second movable segment display unit corresponds to the right symbol display unit main body 242 and the lower symbol display unit main body 314.

  FIG. 37 shows an example of a main job executed by the CPU 102A based on a program stored in the ROM 102B of the main control board 102. The main job shown in FIG. 37 includes a game start process S200, a normal symbol game process S300, a normal electric game game process S400, a special symbol game process S500, and a special electric game game process S600 after executing the power-on process S100. Each step is repeatedly executed every time the timer is reset. In this embodiment, the reset period is set to 4 ms.

  Next, the special symbol game process S500 executed by the CPU 102A of the main control board 102 will be described based on the flowcharts of FIGS. First, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the start opening 56B (S501). If it is determined that a game ball has won the start opening 56B (S501: YES), the effect symbol display device 62 is activated. It is determined whether the number of holds is less than 4 (S502). As a result, when it is determined that the number of special symbol hold is less than 4 (S502: YES), a random number for determining whether or not special symbol is determined is stored (S503).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the condition device is operating (S504). Here, the condition device is a device that becomes a condition for operating the accessory continuous operation device, and is a device that starts the operation when the condition for generating the special gaming state is satisfied. The condition device is composed of the CPU 102A of the main control board 102. Next, when it is determined that the condition device is in operation (in the special gaming state) (S504: YES), the process directly returns, and when it is determined that the condition device is not in operation (S504: NO). ), It is determined whether or not the special symbol is changing (S505). As a result, when it is determined that the special symbol is changing (S505: YES), the process proceeds to S513 described later, and when it is determined that the special symbol is not changing (S505: NO). Then, it is determined whether or not it is during the special symbol stop display time (S506). If it is determined that it is during the special symbol stop display time (S506: YES), the process proceeds to S516 described later, and if it is determined that it is not during the special symbol stop display time (S506: NO). ), It is determined whether or not the number of special symbol hold is zero (S507).

  As a result, when it is determined that the number of special symbol hold is zero (S507: YES), the process returns as it is, and when it is determined that the number of special symbol hold is not zero (S507: NO), the probability variation It is determined whether or not the function is operating (S508). As a result, when it is determined that the probability variation function is in operation (S508: YES), whether or not the probability variation function is correct is determined (S509), and when it is determined that the probability variation function is not in operation. (S508: NO), it is determined whether or not there is a non-probability change (S510). Here, if the probability variation function is in operation, the first movable segment display unit and the second movable segment display unit move from the first stop position to the second stop position, and at the second stop position. Display special symbols.

  Next, a special symbol variation pattern determination process is performed (S511). This special symbol variation pattern defines the variation time of the special symbol and the presence / absence of reach effect in the variation. When the special symbol success / failure determination is a probable big hit, the stop symbol and fluctuation pattern for the probable big hit are determined, and when the special symbol success / failure determination is a normal big hit, the stop symbol and fluctuation pattern for the normal big hit are determined. To do. In other cases, the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is out of order, and the outage stop symbol and its variation pattern are determined according to the presence or absence of the reach effect.

  In particular, in the special symbol variation pattern determination process of S511, the identification symbol variation pattern and the production symbol variation pattern are determined based on the command signal (command data) output from the main control board 102. The variation pattern at this time is determined based on the random number value acquired by the random number lottery process executed by the CPU 102A of the main control board 102. As the variation pattern determined in S511, the CPU 102A selects one variation pattern that matches the random number value from the variation pattern group stored in the ROM 102B of the main control board 102.

  Next, an effect pattern designation command is output to the sub-control board 106, and a special symbol change is started (S512). The effect pattern designation command is a command for designating the variation pattern determined in S511. As a result, the 7-segment display 70 variably displays the special symbol identification symbol based on the variation pattern designated by the CPU 102A of the main control board 102 at the designated start timing. In the effect symbol display device 62, the effect symbol of the special symbol is variably displayed at the start timing specified by the main control board 102 based on the change pattern specified by the CPU 102A of the main control board 102.

  If it is determined in S505 that the special symbol is changing (S505: YES), it is determined whether the special symbol change time has elapsed (S513). As a result, when it is determined that the variation time of the special symbol has not elapsed (S513: NO), the process returns as it is, and when it is determined that the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed (S513: YES), the special symbol fluctuation is stopped (S514), and the special symbol stop symbol display time is set (S515).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the special symbol stop symbol display time has elapsed (S516). As a result, when it is determined that the special symbol stop symbol display time has not elapsed (S516: NO), the process returns as it is, and when it is determined that the special symbol stop symbol display time has elapsed. (S516: YES), it is determined whether or not the stop symbol of the special symbol is a combination of jackpot symbols that will activate the condition device (S517). As a result, when it is determined that the stop symbol of the special symbol is a combination of the big hit symbol (S517: YES), the operation of the condition device is started (S518), and the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is started (S518). S519).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation function is in operation (S520). If it is determined that the probability variation function is in operation (S520: YES), the probability variation function is deactivated (S521). ), The variable time reduction function is deactivated (S522), and the open time extension function is deactivated (S523).

  If it is determined in S517 that the special symbol stop symbol is not a combination of the big hit symbol (S517: NO), it is determined whether or not the variable time reduction function is in operation (S524). The process of S524 is to determine whether the probability variation function is not activated and only the variation time shortening function (and the open time extension function) is activated. In other words, the current gaming state is the time shortening state. It is determined whether or not there is. As a result of the process of S524, when it is determined that the variable time reduction function is not operating (S524: NO), the process returns as it is, and when it is determined that the variable time reduction function is operating (S524: YES), The number of fluctuations of the special symbol is counted (S525), and it is determined whether or not the number of fluctuations has reached a preset number of fluctuations (100 in this example) (S526). As a result, when it is determined that the number of fluctuations has not reached the preset number of fluctuations (S526: NO), the process returns as it is and it is determined that the number of fluctuations has reached the preset number of fluctuations. In such a case (S526: YES), the variable time shortening function is deactivated (S522), and the open time extending function is deactivated (S523).

  If it is determined in S520 that the probability variation function is not in operation (S520: NO), it is determined whether or not the variation time reduction function is in operation (S527). The process of S527 is to determine whether or not the current gaming state is a short-time state, similar to the process of S524. As a result of the process of S527, when it is determined that the variable time shortening function is not operating (S527: NO), the process returns as it is, and when it is determined that the variable time shortening function is operating (S527: YES), The variable time shortening function is deactivated (S522), and the open time extending function is deactivated (S523).

  Next, the special electric accessory game process S600 executed by the CPU 102A of the main control board 102 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is in operation (S601). If it is determined that the accessory continuous operation device is not in operation (S601: NO), the process returns as it is. If it is determined that the continuous operating device is operating (S601: YES), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 86 is open (S602). As a result, when it is determined that the special winning opening 86 is being opened (S602: YES), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 86 (30 seconds in this embodiment) has passed ( S603), when it is determined that the opening time of the big prize opening 86 has not passed (S603: NO), the maximum number of game balls in the big prize opening 86 (10 game balls in this embodiment) It is determined whether or not has won a prize (S604).

  As a result, if it is determined that the maximum number of game balls has not been won in the big prize opening 86 (S604: NO), the game returns directly, and the maximum number of game balls won in the big prize opening 86. When it is determined that the winning prize opening 86 has elapsed (S604: YES), and when it is determined that the opening time of the big winning opening 86 has passed (S603: YES), the special winning opening 86 is closed (S605).

  If it is determined in S602 that the big prize opening 86 is not open (S602: NO), is the number of continuous operations of the big prize device (special electric accessory) 84 less than a predetermined number of times set in advance? It is determined whether or not (S606). Here, the number of continuous operations indicates the number of times that the big winning opening 86 is continuously opened (becomes in a game ball receiving state), and is the so-called number of rounds. Therefore, in the process of S606, it is determined whether or not the number of continuous actuations of the big winning device 84 is less than 15. As a result of the processing of S606, when it is determined that the number of continuous operations of the big winning device 84 is less than the predetermined number (S606: YES), it is determined whether or not the closing time of the big winning port 86 has elapsed. If it is determined that the closing time of the big prize opening 86 has not elapsed (S607: NO), the process returns as it is and it is determined that the closing time of the big prize opening 86 has elapsed. In this case (S607: YES), the special winning opening 86 is opened (S608).

  If it is determined in S606 that the number of continuous operations of the special winning device 84 has reached a predetermined number (S606: NO), the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is stopped (S609), and the condition device is activated. Is stopped (S610). Thereby, the special game state is ended. Then, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol of the special symbol that triggered the activation of the condition device is a combination of probability variation big hit symbols that activate the probability variation function (S611). As a result, when it is determined in the determination process of S611 that the stop symbol of the special symbol is not the probability variation big hit symbol (S611: NO), the process proceeds to S613, and the special symbol stop symbol is the probability change big hit symbol. If it is determined (S611: YES), the probability variation function is activated (S612).

  Next, the operation of the variation time shortening function is started (S613), and the start port opening pattern setting process for the start port (ordinary electric accessory) 56B is performed (S614). In the start port opening pattern setting process, an opening time of 5.5 seconds is set. Then, the activation of the open time extension function is started (S615).

10 Pachinko machines (game machines)
62 Production design display device (variable display device)
102 Main control board (control means)
182 Left emission control board (first emission control unit)
184 Right side light emission control board (second light emission control unit)
186 Upper light emission control board (first light emission control unit)
188 Lower light emission control board (second light emission control unit)
190 Left drive means (first drive unit)
192 Right drive means (second drive unit)
200 Housing 216 Left symbol display unit body (first movable segment display unit)
218 Mountain (projection)
220 1st inclined surface 222 2nd inclined surface 228 Left 7 segment LED (display part)
242 Right design display body (second movable segment display)
244 Mountain (projection)
246 1st inclined surface 248 2nd inclined surface 250 Right side 7 segment LED (display part)
304 Upper symbol display unit main body (first movable segment display unit)
306 Mountain (projection)
308 1st inclined surface 310 2nd inclined surface 312 Upper 7 segment LED (display part)
314 Lower symbol display unit body (second movable segment display unit)
316 Mountain (projection)
318 First inclined surface 320 Second inclined surface 322 Lower 7-segment LED (display unit)

Claims (2)

A gaming machine comprising a variable display device configured to display a predetermined symbol and be movable,
The variable display device includes:
A housing,
A first movable segment display unit that is movably provided inside the housing and displays a predetermined pattern by arranging a plurality of display bodies and emitting any or all of the display bodies;
A second movable segment display unit that is movably provided inside the housing, and displays a predetermined pattern when any or all of the display bodies emit light by arranging a plurality of display bodies;
A first drive unit for moving the first movable segment display unit;
A second drive unit for moving the second movable segment display unit;
A first light emission control unit for controlling light emission of the first movable segment display unit;
A second light emission control unit for controlling light emission of the second movable segment display unit;
Have
The first movable segment display unit and the second movable segment display unit are moved between a first stop position and a second stop position by the first drive unit and the second drive unit,
When the first movable segment display unit and the second movable segment display unit are in the first stop position, the first movable segment display unit and the second movable segment display unit are the first light emission control unit. And based on the control from the second light emission control unit, each predetermined symbol is independently displayed,
When the first movable segment display unit and the second movable segment display unit are at the second stop position, the first movable segment display unit and the second movable segment display unit are close to each other, and A single symbol is completed and displayed on a part of the display body of the first movable segment display unit and a part of the display body of the second movable segment display unit,
The symbol displayed when the first movable segment display unit and the second movable segment display unit are at the first stop position by the same control of the first light emission control unit and the second light emission control unit. And the symbol displayed when the first movable segment display unit and the second movable segment display unit are in the second stop position are the same symbol. Having a control means for determining a gaming state based on a random value;
In the case of a normal game in which the gaming state is not advantageous to the player, the first drive unit and the second drive unit are configured so that the first movable segment display unit and the second movable segment display unit are in the first stop. Control to be in position,
In the case of a specific game in which the gaming state is advantageous to the player, the first driving unit and the second driving unit are configured such that the first movable segment display unit and the second movable segment display unit perform the second stop. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is controlled so as to be positioned.

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