JP5343346B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of reducing processing loads. <P>SOLUTION: The Pachinko machine 10 has a main control device 271 for integrally managing the play. The main control device 271 determines variable display time for symbols to be variably displayed in a symbol display device 41 and symbols of respective symbol lines to be stopped to be finally stopped/displayed when a condition for operation is satisfied, and transmits various commands to a display control device 214. The display control device 214 controls the display of the symbol display device 41 to variably display symbols based on reception of the commands. The main control device 271 executes a lottery to determine whether the game state should be transferred to a jackpot state or not, and when the result of the lottery is winning, the main control device executes a lottery to determine whether the game sate should be transferred to a high-probability state or not. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  For example, a pachinko gaming machine is known that includes a picture display device that displays a plurality of pictures on a display screen. In such a gaming machine, for example, when a game ball passes through an operating port provided in a gaming area, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to shift to a winning gaming state that is advantageous to the player, and a variation display of a picture is displayed. Is started. When a winning lottery is won, a combination of specific patterns and the like are finally displayed on the display screen, and the gaming state shifts to the winning gaming state. With the transition to the winning gaming state, for example, opening and closing of a variable winning device provided in the gaming area is started.

In addition, for example, when a game ball passes through the operating port while the display of the change of the pattern is being performed, lottery information used for the winning lottery is reserved and stored with a predetermined number (for example, four) as an upper limit. The When lottery information or the like is stored on hold , the next variation display of the pattern is started after the variation display of the pattern is completed.

  In more detail about the display of the change of the pattern, first, when the pattern starts to change, when a predetermined number of patterns are stopped, a reach effect is generated when a combination that can be a combination of winning patterns is established, and when all the patterns stop, If it is a combination of the above, the flow of transition to the gaming state is common. Therefore, in order to increase the expectation that the combination of winning pictures will be finally stopped and displayed, a gaming machine that performs auxiliary effects such as various reach effects and notice effects has been proposed (for example, see Patent Document 1).

Further, depending on the gaming machine, a high probability gaming state is set in which the probability of winning the game state and winning the game state is higher than that in the normal gaming state. Further, the high probability gaming state is hit and the game state is shifted to when the gaming state is finished. When the winning gaming state is completed, the lottery for shifting to the normal gaming state or the high probability gaming state is performed at the same time as the lottery for determining whether to shift to the winning gaming state.
JP 2004-81853 A

However, in this case, it is considered that a processing load more than necessary is applied to the gaming machine.

  The above problem is not limited to the high-probability gaming state, and when the winning gaming state as described above is generated and the winning gaming state ends, a specific gaming state different from the winning gaming state is generated. This is also a problem that applies to other gaming machines that have been released. As the specific gaming state, for example, not only a high probability gaming state but also a short-time gaming state can be considered.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of reducing the processing load.

The present invention includes a gaming machine main body having a gaming area in which a game is executed,
In the game area, a picture display means that is installed so that a game ball can pass on both the left and right sides as viewed from above and in front, and the picture is displayed in a variable manner.
A first entrance opening provided at a position through which a game ball flowing down the left side of at least the left and right sides can pass;
A second entrance that is provided at a position where the game ball flowing down the right side of the left and right sides can pass, and that can be switched between a state where the game ball is easy to enter and a state where it is difficult to enter;
First information acquisition means for acquiring first information when a game ball passes through the first entrance;
First lottery means for executing a lottery to determine whether or not to generate a first winning gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state based on the first information;
If the first lottery means is selected to generate the first winning gaming state, first gaming state transition means for shifting the gaming state to the first winning gaming state;
After the first winning gaming state, a transition is made to the normal gaming state, or a transition is made to a gaming state that makes it easier for a gaming ball to enter the second entrance than the normal gaming state. Game state transition means;
Second information acquisition means for acquiring second information when a game ball passes through the second entrance,
Based on the second information, a lottery is executed as to whether or not to generate a second winning gaming state that is opened by a variable winning means provided at a position where a gaming ball flowing down the right side of the left and right sides can pass. A second lottery means;
Third game state transition means for transitioning the gaming state to the second winning gaming state when the second lottery means is won to generate the second winning gaming state;
Entry detection means for detecting entry into the variable winning means,
A third lottery for executing a lottery to determine whether or not to generate a game state in which it is easy for a game ball to easily enter the second entrance when the entrance detection is made by the entrance detection means. Means,
When the lottery by the third lottery means a win, the fourth game state transition is made such that after the second winning game state, the game ball is likely to enter the second entrance entrance easily. Means,
It is provided with.

According to the present invention, it is possible to reduce the processing load.

First, the invention that can be extracted from the present embodiment will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary.

In addition, the invention described in each of the following means is as follows: “ For example, in a pachinko game machine, there is known one provided with a picture display device that displays a plurality of pictures on a display screen in a variable manner. In response to the passing of the game ball through the operating port provided in the game area, a winning lottery is performed as to whether or not to shift to a winning gaming state advantageous to the player, and the display of the variation of the pattern is started. When the winning lottery is won, a combination of specific patterns is finally stopped and displayed on the display screen, and the gaming state shifts to the winning gaming state. For example, if a game ball passes through the operating port while the change display of the pattern is being performed, The lottery information, etc., is reserved and stored with a predetermined number (for example, 4) as an upper limit. The winning lottery is performed using the lottery information, and the display of the next variation of the design is started.In more detail about the variation display of the design, the design starts to change, and the predetermined number of designs stops. When a combination that can be a combination of winning patterns is established, a reach effect is generated, and when all the patterns are stopped, if the winning pattern is a combination of winning patterns, a transition is made to a winning game state. In order to increase the expectation that the combination of winning pictures will be displayed in the final stop, a gaming machine that performs auxiliary effects such as various reach effects and notice effects has been proposed (for example, Patent Document 1). In addition, depending on the gaming machine, a high probability gaming state is set that has a higher probability of winning the transition to the gaming state as the gaming state than the normal gaming state. When the winning gaming state ends, the lottery for shifting to the normal gaming state or the high-probability gaming state when the winning gaming state ends is the same as the lottery for determining whether to shift to the winning gaming state. As for the background technology, “ However, in the conventional gaming machine having such a configuration, the lottery of whether or not to shift to the high probability gaming state is not won to shift to the winning state. If the winning state is not won, the lottery result indicating whether or not to shift to the high probability gaming state becomes meaningless. If, because of performing lottery whether to shift to the high-probability game state even when there is no need to draw, it is conceivable that affects excessive processing load on the gaming machine. The above problem is not limited to the high-probability gaming state, and when the winning gaming state as described above is generated and the winning gaming state ends, a specific gaming state different from the winning gaming state is generated. This is also a problem that applies to other gaming machines that have been released. As the specific gaming state, for example, not only a high probability gaming state but also a short-time gaming state can be considered. The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of reducing the processing load. This invention has been made with a problem to be solved.

Means 1. A gaming machine main body (a main body frame 12 including the game board 30) having a game area in which a game is executed;
Lottery means (main control device 271) for performing lottery to determine whether or not to generate a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state;
Special game state transition means (steps S1203 to 1212 in the first game state transition process, etc.) for shifting the game state to the special game state when the lottery means is selected to generate the special game state; In a gaming machine equipped with
As the special game state, a winning game state and a specific game state are set,
The special gaming state transition means shifts to the specific gaming state when the winning gaming state is completed and the specific gaming state is won.
As the lottery means,
First lottery means (main control device 271) for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to generate the winning game state;
When the winning game state is won, the second lottery means for performing the lottery to determine whether or not to generate the specific gaming state (step S1313, step S1314, first in the first variable winning device opening / closing process) (2) Steps S1413 and 1414) in the variable prize winning device opening / closing process.

  According to the means 1, when it is won to generate the winning gaming state, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to generate the specific gaming state. This eliminates the need for a lottery to determine whether or not to generate a specific gaming state if the winning gaming state is not won. Therefore, the processing load on the gaming machine can be reduced as compared with the gaming machine that performs the lottery to determine whether or not to generate the specific gaming state even if the winning gaming state is not won.

  For example, in the case of a gaming machine in which a lottery for determining whether or not to generate a winning gaming state and a lottery for determining whether or not to generate a specific gaming state are performed at the same time in different lotteries, the winning gaming state is generated. If it is not won, even if it is won to generate the specific gaming state, it will not shift to the specific gaming state because it is not won to generate the winning gaming state. In this case, if the winning game state is not won, the lottery of whether or not to generate the specific game state is meaningless. On the other hand, in the case of this means, if the winning for generating the winning gaming state is not won, the lottery for determining whether or not to generate the specific gaming state is not performed, so that the winning gaming state and the specific gaming state are generated. The processing load on the gaming machine can be reduced as compared with the gaming machine set to perform the lottery of whether or not.

  Note that the “winning game state” means that a game ball is used as a game ball medium, and the game ball is paid out by entering the game ball into the winning opening. Includes things that make it easier to enter the ball. In addition, in the case of a gaming machine in which a game medium is paid out by using a game ball or game medal as a game medium and the game medium is paid out, a game in which the predetermined picture combination is more easily established than in the normal gaming state is included. It is.

  Mean 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second lottery means performs a lottery to determine whether or not to generate the specific gaming state before the winning gaming state is ended.

  According to the means 2, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to generate a specific gaming state before the winning gaming state ends. Thereby, since it is determined whether or not the specific gaming state is generated before the winning gaming state is ended, it is suitable for a gaming machine that teaches whether or not to shift to the specific gaming state in the winning gaming state. Can be applied.

Means 3. In the means 1 or 2, the first information (such as the big hit random number counter C1 or the like) when the game ball passes through the first entrance (the first operation port 33a, the second operation port 33b) provided in the game area. First information acquisition means (information acquisition processing function S206) for acquiring (counter value);
When the game ball passes through the second entrance (the first variable winning device 32a and the second variable winning device 32b) provided in the gaming area when the winning game state is won. And second information acquisition means (step S1313 in the first variable winning device opening / closing process, step S1413 in the second variable winning device opening / closing process) for acquiring second information (counter value such as the transition random number counter C2),
The lottery of whether or not to generate the winning game state by the first lottery means is performed based on the first information acquired by the first information acquisition means,
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the lottery of whether or not to generate the specific gaming state by the second lottery means is performed based on the second information acquired by the second information acquisition means.

  According to the means 3, when the winning game state is won and the game ball passes through the second entrance, the second information acquisition means acquires the second information. Thus, since the second information is not acquired when the winning game state is not won, the processing load on the gaming machine can be reduced.

  Means 4. In the means 3, when the first information acquisition means acquires the first information, a first storage area (first specific lamp section reservation area Ra) for storing the first information is provided. A gaming machine.

  According to the means 4, when the first information is acquired, the first information is stored in the first reserved storage area, and whether or not to generate a winning gaming state with reference to the first stored information is stored. Make a lottery. Since it is only necessary to acquire the second information when winning for generating the winning gaming state, there is no need to store the second information on hold. As a result, compared to the case where the second information is also stored on hold, the second information is stored on hold, and processing for referring to the second information is not necessary, so that the processing load on the gaming machine can be reduced. it can.

  In addition, since it is not necessary to store the second information corresponding to all the first information stored on hold, there is also an effect of reducing the storage capacity of the gaming machine compared to the case where the second information is stored. Demonstrated.

  Means 5. In the means 3 or 4, the second information acquisition means acquires the second information when the game ball passes through the second entrance when the game state is shifted to the winning game state. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to the means 5, the second information acquisition means acquires the second information when the gaming state is a winning gaming state and the gaming ball passes through the second entrance. In order to obtain the second information in the winning gaming state, whether or not to generate the specific gaming state can be determined in the winning gaming state. Therefore, the present invention can also be suitably applied to a gaming machine that teaches whether or not to generate a specific gaming state in the winning gaming state. In addition, since the second information acquisition unit does not need to acquire the second information in the normal gaming state, the processing load in the normal gaming state can be reduced.

Means 6. In any one of the means 3 to 5, the second entrance is a variable entrance means provided in the game area,
The variable ball entry means is set to be switchable between an open state in which a game ball is easy to enter and a closed state in which it is difficult to enter,
When the game state is the winning game state, a ball entry control means for controlling the variable ball entry means to switch from the closed state to the open state (first variable winning device opening / closing process of the main controller 271, 2 variable prize-winning device opening / closing process).

  According to the means 6, the second entrance is a variable entrance means and is switched to the open state in the winning gaming state. Thereby, by controlling the variable ball entry means in the closed state in the normal game state, it is possible to prevent the game ball from entering the variable ball entry means and acquiring the second information in the normal game state. it can.

  The “closed state where it is difficult to enter” includes not only a state where it is difficult for a game ball to enter but also a state where it is impossible to enter a game ball.

Means 7. In means 1 or 2, an opening / closing means (second variable prize-winning device 32b) that can be switched between an open state in which a game ball easily passes and a closed state in which it is difficult to pass through,
Open / close control means for controlling the open / close means to switch the open / close means from the closed state to the open state when the winning game state is won (second variable winning in the main control device 271) Device opening and closing process),
A winning combination (movable combination 600) that allows the player to enter the ball by opening and closing the opening and closing means;
The winning combination has a plurality of entrance areas in which game balls can enter,
A predetermined entry area among the plurality of entry areas is set as the winning area,
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the second lottery means is selected to generate the specific game state when a game ball enters the winning area.

  According to the means 7, when a game ball enters a predetermined winning area among a plurality of winning areas provided in the winning combination, it is won that a specific gaming state is generated. In other words, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not a specific game state is generated depending on whether or not a game ball enters a winning combination and whether or not a game ball enters a winning area provided inside the winning combination. It can also be said. This eliminates the need to perform a lottery to determine whether or not to generate a specific gaming state in the internal processing of the gaming machine, and allows a specific game to be configured with a relatively simple configuration that only determines whether or not a gaming ball has entered the winning area. A lottery can be performed to determine whether or not to generate a state.

  Furthermore, the winning combination can be switched between a state in which the game ball is easy to pass and a state in which it is difficult to pass by the opening / closing means, so if the game ball is controlled to be easy to pass in the winning game state, a winning game state is generated. It is possible to satisfactorily perform a lottery as to whether or not to generate a specific gaming state after winning.

  If the winning area is installed so as to be visible, the player can visually confirm whether or not the player has won a specific gaming state, and whether or not the game ball wins in the winning area. Since the game is played with attention, the effect of increasing the attention to the game is exhibited.

  For example, the probability of winning in generating a specific gaming state can be easily set by setting the number of entry areas that are not winning areas and the number of winning areas, respectively.

  Means 8. In the means 7, the opening / closing control means controls the opening / closing means to an open state during a predetermined period in the hit gaming state.

  According to the means 8, the opening / closing means is controlled to be in the open state during a predetermined period in the winning gaming state. Thereby, it can be said that the lottery for determining whether or not to generate the specific gaming state is performed in a predetermined period, and the timing for performing the lottery for determining whether or not to generate the specific gaming state can be clarified. In the case of a gaming machine that can visually check whether or not a game ball enters the winning area, it is possible to visually check the lottery whether or not to generate a specific gaming state. The effect of increasing is also demonstrated.

  For example, if the winning and closing state is controlled, the opening / closing means is controlled to be in the open state, and a lottery can be performed to determine whether or not a specific gaming state is to be generated when the winning gaming state ends, and the winning gaming state ends. In particular, the degree of attention to the game can be increased.

Means 9. In the means 7 or 8, the first information (such as the big hit random number counter C1) when the game ball passes through the first entrance (the first operation port 33a, the second operation port 33b) provided in the game area. First information acquisition means (information acquisition processing function S206) for acquiring (counter value);
When the first information acquisition means acquires the first information, the first information storage means includes a first reservation storage area (first specific lamp section reservation area Ra) for storing the first information.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the lottery for determining whether or not to generate the winning game state by the first lottery means is performed based on the first information acquired by the first information acquisition means.

  According to the means 9, when the game ball passes through the first entrance and acquires the first information, the first information is stored in the first reserved storage area. Further, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to generate a winning gaming state with reference to the first information. In order to perform a lottery on whether or not to generate a specific gaming state, it is only necessary to perform a lottery on whether or not to generate a specific gaming state using the above winning combination when winning a winning gaming state. There is no need to provide a reserved area. This reduces the processing load on the gaming machine because the process for referring to the information is not necessary, as compared to the case where the information for performing the lottery on whether or not to generate the specific gaming state is also stored on hold. can do.

  In addition, since it is not necessary to store information on whether or not to generate a specific gaming state corresponding to all the first information stored on hold, information on whether or not to generate a specific gaming state is also stored. The effect of reducing the storage capacity of the gaming machine as compared to the case where it is present is also exhibited.

Means 10. In any one of the means 1 to 9, there is provided a game board having the game area in which a plurality of nails and a ball-entry portion are disposed, and a game ball launching apparatus that launches a game ball toward the game area. A launch operation means operated to launch a game ball by the game ball launching device, and a payout device for paying out the game ball to the player;
A gaming machine, wherein a gaming ball is paid out by the paying-out device when a gaming ball enters the pitching portion.

  According to the means 10, the effect of any one of the means 1 to 9 can be enjoyed in a so-called pachinko gaming machine.

Means 11. In any one of means 1 to means 10, display means (symbol display device 41) on which a plurality of patterns are variably displayed;
A gaming machine comprising display control means (display control device 214) for controlling display of the display means.

  According to the means 11, the effect of any one of the means 1 to 10 can be enjoyed in the gaming machine in which the pattern is variably displayed. In addition, when a game ball enters the first entrance in the means 3, the pattern may be displayed in a variable manner. In this case, it can be said that the 1st entrance is functioning as a start opening which starts the change display of a picture.

Means 12. In any one of means 1 to means 9, a game ball is used as a game medium,
Provided at a position that can be visually recognized from the front of the gaming machine, a plurality of picture display means for variably displaying a plurality of kinds of pictures, a storage part for storing game balls in the front part of the gaming machine, and a storage part stored in the storage part A take-in device for taking in game balls, a take-in start operating means operated to start taking-in of game balls by the take-in device, and a start operation operated to start display of variation of the pattern in each design display area Means, and a plurality of stop operation means operated to stop display of the variation of the pattern in each of the pattern display areas,
When a predetermined number of game balls are taken in by the take-in device and the start operation means is further operated, the design variable display in each design display region is started, and after the display of the design change display is stopped, each design display region A gaming machine characterized in that a game ball is paid out to a player when a predetermined pattern or a combination of predetermined patterns is established by the pattern displayed on the screen.

  According to the means 12, the effect of any one of the means 1 to 9 can be enjoyed with respect to the gaming machine in which the pachinko machine and the slot machine are fused.

Means 13. In any one of means 1 to means 9, a game medal is used as a game medium,
It has an input means for input game media
When the start operation means is operated in a state where a game medal is inserted, the display of the variation of the pattern on the design display means is started, and after the display of the variation of the pattern is stopped, the pattern displayed on the design display means allows the player to A gaming machine characterized in that a privilege is provided.

  According to the means 13, the effects of any one of the means 1 to 9 can be enjoyed with respect to a so-called slot machine.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as “pachinko machine”), which is a type of gaming machine, will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an exploded or exploded main configuration of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 3 is a front view showing a front structure of a main body frame 12 constituting the pachinko machine 10. is there. In FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, the configuration in the game area of the pachinko machine 10 is left blank for convenience.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10. The outer frame 11 is attached to a so-called island facility when installed in the game hall. The outer frame 11 is in a state in which wooden plate members are combined in a rectangular frame shape as a whole, and is configured by fixing each plate member with a detachable fastening member such as a small screw. Therefore, compared to the conventional structure in which the plate members are assembled using nails and rivets, the components can be easily reused. In addition, you may comprise the outer frame 11 with metals, such as a synthetic resin and aluminum.

  A body frame 12 is supported at one side of the outer frame 11 so as to be openable and closable. The opening / closing axis is set to extend vertically to the left as viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, and the main body frame 12 can be opened forward with the opening / closing axis serving as the axis. Furthermore, since the pachinko machine 10 is provided with a game ball launching handle 18 on the right side, the main body frame 12 can be opened and closed around the side opposite to the game ball launching handle 18. It can be said. The main body frame 12 is made of synthetic resin, specifically ABS resin. By using the ABS resin, the main body frame 12 having a relatively low cost and high impact resistance can be obtained. The body frame 12 may be made of a metal such as aluminum. In the present embodiment, the outer frame 11 and the main body frame 12 constitute a gaming machine main body. As an alternative to the outer frame 11, an installation frame may be provided in advance on the game hall side, and the main body frame 12 may be assembled to the installation frame when the pachinko machine 10 is installed in the game hall. In such a configuration, the main body of the gaming machine is configured only by the main body frame 12.

  A front plate 14 is provided at a lower position on the front side of the main body frame 12. The front plate 14 is formed in a horizontally long shape, and the width thereof is configured to substantially match the width of the main body frame 12. The front plate 14 includes a base portion 15 having a bulging portion 15a that bulges to the near side in a substantially central portion in the width direction, and a ball tray that is provided inside the bulging portion 15a of the base portion 15 and has a dish shape recessed downward. And a back wall panel 17 constituting a wall on the back side of the bottom plate 16. Since the base portion 15 is fixed to the main body frame 12 by a fastening member such as a screw, the base portion 15 constitutes an attachment portion for the main body frame 12. A game ball launching handle 18 is provided on the base portion 15 so as to protrude to the right side of the bulging portion 15a. The back wall panel 17 is provided with a ball discharge port 17 a so that the game balls discharged from the ball discharge port 17 a are stored in the lower plate 16.

  A slide-type ball removal lever 19 is provided on the front side of the bulging portion 15 a of the base portion 15. The ball removal lever 19 may be a push type. When the ball removal lever 19 is operated, a closing plate (not shown) provided on the bottom surface of the lower plate 16 moves integrally or via a link to open the ball removal hole, and the stored balls in the lower plate 16 are moved. It is configured to be discharged downward. The ball removal lever 19 is provided with a biasing member such as a coil spring that biases the ball removal lever 19 toward the side where the ball removal hole is closed, and the biasing force of the biasing member when the operation of the ball removal lever 19 is released. Thus, the closing plate returns to the opening position of the ball hole. A speaker cover portion 17b in which a large number of small holes are gathered is formed at a position different from the ball discharge port 17a of the back wall panel 17, and the output sound of the speaker 20 installed behind the panel 17 is the speaker cover. It is emitted forward through the portion 17b.

  The base part 15 is provided with an ashtray 21 on the left side of the bulging part 15a. The ashtray 21 is attached so as to be able to be reversed to the lower side on the front side so as to easily remove the butts and the like accumulated in the inside, and faces the base portion 15 on the right side surface and the back surface thereof. Most of the front plate 14 is formed of ABS resin in the same manner as the main body frame 12. The front plate 14 is exposed on the front side of the pachinko machine 10, but by molding it with ABS resin, it is possible to plate appropriate portions of the surface for the purpose of decoration or the like.

  A front door frame 13 as a front door is provided in a range excluding the front plate 14 on the front side of the main body frame 12 so as to cover the main body frame 12. Accordingly, the entire front side of the main body frame 12 is covered by the front plate 14 and the front door frame 13. The front door frame 13 is attached to the main body frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. Like the main body frame 12, the front door frame 13 can be opened forward with an opening / closing axis extending vertically to the left when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. It is like that. The front door frame 13 is formed of ABS resin, like the front plate 14. The front door frame 13 is exposed on the front side of the pachinko machine 10, but by molding with ABS resin, it is possible to apply plating to appropriate portions of the surface for the purpose of decoration or the like.

  A lower portion of the front door frame 13 is provided with a bulging portion 22 that bulges to the near side above the lower plate 16, and an upper plate 23 that opens upward is provided inside the bulging portion 22. . The upper plate 23 is a ball receiving tray for temporarily storing game balls paid out from a payout device, which will be described later, and guiding them to the game ball launching device side while aligning them in a row. A ball removal lever 24 for the upper plate 23 is provided on the front surface side of the bulging portion 22, and when this ball removal lever 24 is operated, a ball removal passage (not shown) provided near the most downstream portion of the upper plate 23. Is opened, and the stored balls in the upper plate 23 are discharged to the lower plate 16. In addition, the upper plate 23 can also be comprised with a flame-retardant ABS resin similarly to the lower plate 16 grade | etc.,.

  In the pachinko machine 10, a glass door frame and a front decoration frame are individually provided, and these can be opened and closed with respect to the front frame (corresponding to the main body frame of the present embodiment), and an upper plate is provided on the front decoration frame. Unlike the conventional configuration, the glass door frame and the front decoration frame are integrated into a front door frame 13, and the upper plate 23 is provided integrally with the front door frame 13. In this case, since the glass door frame and the front decoration frame are integrated into the front door frame 13, the strength of the glass support structure can be improved in the front door frame 13. That is, in this pachinko machine 10, for the purpose of expanding the game area, a large glass 137 is mounted on the front door frame 13 along with the expansion of the game area. Therefore, although the frame portion around the glass becomes narrow and there is a concern about the problem of strength reduction, sufficient strength of the glass support structure can be ensured by providing a frame portion integrated with the upper plate below the glass. The vertical and horizontal dimensions of the glass 137 are generally 405 mm × 405 mm, whereas the pachinko machine 10 has a size of 453 mm × 434 mm.

  The front door frame 13 is extended downward so as not to interfere with the game ball launching handle 18 at least when opening and closing the front door frame 13. Specifically, the dimension La from the lower end of the pachinko machine to the lower end of the front door frame 13 is, for example, about 201 mm in one existing model, whereas in this pachinko machine 10, it is about 30 mm smaller, about 172 mm. It has become. Along with this, the dimension Lb from the lower end of the pachinko machine to the upper end of the upper plate 23 is also reduced, which is about 298 mm in the existing model, for example, about 261 mm in the present pachinko machine 10. Here, by lowering the position of the upper plate 23, the vertical distance from the tip of the nozzle of the ball lending device arranged side by side on the left side of the pachinko machine 10 in the game hall is increased, and there is a concern that the lending of the lending ball may be lost. However, in the present embodiment, the rising portion 22a in which the wall surface of the bulging portion 22 is higher than the other wall surface is formed in the left side portion that is the rental ball discharge portion from the nozzle. Thereby, even if it has the structure which lowered the position of the top plate 23, inconveniences, such as spilling of a rental ball, are eliminated. The height of the raised portion 22a may be any as long as it matches the lowered size of the upper plate 23, and the maximum height is 25 mm in the present embodiment.

  In the front door frame 13, the bulging portion 22 for forming the upper plate is provided so as to bulge greatly toward the front side, but other portions above the upper plate 23 (annular electric decoration portion 102 and the like to be described later) ) Is restricted to bulge to the near side to avoid interference with the nozzle of the ball lending device. Specifically, the dimension from the outer frame 11 toward the front side is limited to 45 to 50 mm.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the main body frame 12 is mainly composed of a resin base 25 whose outer shape is substantially the same as that of the outer frame 11, and a substantially circular window hole 26 is formed at the center of the resin base 25. Is formed. A game board 30 is detachably mounted on the rear side of the resin base 25. As shown in FIG. 4, the game board 30 is made of a substantially rectangular plywood, and is attached in a state where the peripheral edge thereof is in contact with the back side of the resin base 25. That is, the game board 30 is attached from the rear of the pachinko machine 10, and only the substantially central portion of the front part of the game board 30 is exposed to the front side of the main body frame 12 through the window hole 26 of the resin base 25. Note that the gaming board 30 has a length in the vertical direction of 476 mm and a length in the horizontal direction of 452 mm, as in the prior art.

  Next, the structure of the game board 30 is demonstrated based on FIG. The game board 30 is formed with a plurality of large and small openings penetrating in the front-rear direction by being subjected to router processing. Each opening has a general winning port 31, a first variable winning device 32a, a second variable winning device 32b, a first operating port 33a, a second operating port 33b, a through gate 34 and a variable display unit as a first winning port. 35 etc. are provided respectively. Actually, the general winning port 31, the first variable winning device 32a, the second variable winning device 32b, the first operating port 33a, the second operating port 33b, the through gate 34 and the variable display unit 35 are made of wood screws or the like on the surface of the game board. Is attached. In the present embodiment, the variable display unit 35 is disposed substantially at the center of the game board 30, the first operation port 33a is disposed below the variable display unit 35, and the variable winning device 32a is disposed further below. Further, a through gate 34 is disposed on the right side of the variable display unit 35, and a plurality of general winning holes 31 are disposed on both sides of the lower part of the game board 30. A second working port 33b is disposed below the through gate 34, and a second variable winning device 32b is disposed on the lower left side of the second working port 33b.

  The second working port 33b is provided with an electric accessory 33c composed of a pair of left and right movable pieces. The details are shown in FIG. FIG. 5A shows a case where the electric accessory 33c is in a closed state (normal state), and FIG. 5B shows a case where the electric accessory 33c is in an open state. When the electric accessory 33c is in the closed state, the distance between the upper end portion of the electric accessory 33c and the nail group 40b provided at the upper portion of the second operation port 33b is slightly shorter than the diameter of the game ball. The installation interval has been adjusted.

  According to the above configuration, in the closed state of the electric accessory 33c, the game ball cannot win the second working port 33b, and the winning of the second operating port 33b becomes possible by opening the electric connecting member 33c. That is, when the electric accessory 33c is in the closed state, the game ball that has dropped from above is repelled by the electric accessory 33c and the nail group 40b provided at the upper part of the second operating port 33b. No winning is made directly to the second operating port 33b. Thereby, when the electric accessory 33c is opened in a very short time, it becomes extremely difficult to win the second operating port 33b, and only when the open state of the electric accessory 33c is continued, the second operating port 33b. It becomes easier to win a prize.

  When a game ball wins in the general winning port 31, the variable winning devices 32a and 32b, and the operating ports 33a and 33b, it is detected by a detection switch which will be described later, and an upper plate 23 (in some cases) A predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the lower plate 16). In addition, the first working port 33a and the second working port 33b are different in the number of prize balls to be paid out when a game ball is won. When a winning ball is paid out and a prize is won in the second operation port 33b, five winning balls are paid out.

  In addition, an out port 36 is provided at the lowermost part of the game board 30 so that game balls that have not entered various winning ports etc. are guided through the out port 36 toward a ball discharge path (not shown). It has become. The out port 36 is formed by cutting out the substantially lower center of the game board 30 in an inverted U shape. Therefore, compared to the conventional configuration in which the out port is formed in a hole shape, the out port can be easily formed (however, in FIG. 4, the rail unit 50 is provided on the front side so that the out port 36 is closed. Is shown). The game board 30 is provided with a large number of nails for appropriately dispersing and adjusting the falling direction of the game balls, and various members (functions) such as a windmill 37 are disposed.

  Notches 38 as recesses are formed at a plurality of locations on the left and right sides of the game board 30 so as to avoid interference with the protruding regions from the left and right sides of the body frame 12 that is the assembly partner.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, the position of the upper plate 23 is lowered, and accordingly, the position of the game ball intake port provided in the most downstream portion of the upper plate 23 is also lowered. In this case, in the conventional configuration in which the game ball inlet is at a relatively high position, the game ball inlet and the game board 30 overlap each other, and the game board 30 has a notch corresponding to the game ball inlet. Although it was necessary to provide the pachinko machine 10, the game ball intake port and the game board 30 do not overlap each other by lowering the game ball intake port. No formation is necessary. Therefore, it becomes an advantageous configuration in the manufacturing process of the game board 30.

  The variable display unit 35 is provided with a symbol display device 41 that displays symbols in a variable manner with a winning at each of the operating ports 33a and 33b as a trigger. A center frame 43 is disposed in the variable display unit 35 so as to surround the symbol display device 41. The center frame 43 has an upper portion extending forward of the pachinko machine 10. As a result, the game ball is prevented from dropping in front of the display screen of the symbol display device 41, and the inconvenience that the visibility of the display screen is lowered due to the fall of the game ball does not occur. . In the upper center of the center frame 43, a first specific lamp portion 47 and a second specific lamp portion 48 are provided side by side, and an accessory lamp portion is located between the two specific lamp portions 47, 48. 49 is provided. A holding lamp 44 corresponding to each of the specific lamp portions 47 and 48 and the symbol display device 41 is provided so as to sandwich the area where the lamp portions 47 to 49 are disposed. The number of game balls won in each of the operation ports 33a and 33b is reserved up to a maximum of four, and the number of the reserved balls is displayed when the hold lamp 44 is turned on. In other words, when a game ball wins in the first operating port 33a, the first holding lamp 44a that is provided on the left side of the first specific lamp portion 47 and that corresponds to the first specific lamp portion 47 is turned on, and the second operation is performed. When a game ball wins in the mouth 33b, the second holding lamp 44b corresponding to the second specific lamp unit 48 is lit on the right side of the second specific lamp unit 48. In addition, the structure etc. by which both hold lamps 44a and 44b are variably displayed by a part of symbol display apparatus 41 may be sufficient. As described above, the upper portion of the center frame 43 extends forward of the pachinko machine 10, so that the visibility of the holding lamp 44 and the lamp portions 47 to 49 is not hindered by the fall of the game ball. An accessory holding lamp 46 corresponding to the accessory lamp portion 49 is provided below the center frame 43. The number of times that the game ball has passed through the through gate 34 is held up to a maximum of 4 times, and the holding number is displayed by turning on the accessory holding lamp 46. The accessory holding lamp 46 may be configured to be variably displayed on a part of the symbol display device 41.

  The symbol display device 41 is configured as a liquid crystal display device including an 8-inch size liquid crystal display, and display contents are controlled by a display control device described later. On the symbol display device 41, for example, symbols are displayed side by side in the top, middle and bottom, and these symbols are variably displayed as they are scrolled in the horizontal direction. When a combination of predetermined symbols is stopped and displayed on a preset active line, a big hit is generated and the subsequent gaming state shifts to a big winning state as a special gaming state. The symbol variation display will be described in detail later. In addition to the liquid crystal display device, the symbol display device 41 may have a display screen made up of other types such as a CRT, a dot matrix, and 7 segments.

  The first specific lamp section 47 and the second specific lamp section 48 are provided with red, green, and blue three-color light emitting type LEDs on the inside thereof. In each of the specific lamp portions 47 and 48, the emission color is switched in a predetermined order with a winning to the corresponding operation port 33a or 33b as a trigger. The first specific lamp unit 47 will be described in detail as an example. Red light is turned on with the winning of the first operating port 33a as a trigger, and the emission color is switched to green light when a predetermined time elapses in that state. Then, when the predetermined time elapses with the green light turned on, the emission color is switched to blue light. Thereafter, the emission color is repeatedly switched in the order of red, green, and blue until the emission color switching stop time comes. Accordingly, red, green, and blue are repeatedly displayed in this order on the first specific lamp unit 47. When red is stopped and displayed in the end, the subsequent gaming state shifts to a jackpot state as a jackpot occurrence. When blue is stopped and displayed, the jackpot does not occur and the jackpot state is not shifted. . The same applies to the second specific lamp unit 48, and red, green, and blue are repeatedly displayed in this order with a winning at the second working port 33b as a trigger. When red is stopped and displayed in the end, the subsequent gaming state shifts to a jackpot state as a jackpot occurrence. When blue is stopped and displayed, the jackpot does not occur and the jackpot state is not shifted. . The switching of these emission colors will be described in detail later.

  On the other hand, the accessory lamp section 49 is provided with red and green two-color light emitting type LEDs. In the accessory lamp section 49, the emission color is switched in a predetermined order with the passage of the through gate 34 as a trigger. Specifically, when the game ball passes through the through gate 34, lighting of red light and lighting of green light are alternately performed. As a result, red and green are alternately displayed on the accessory lamp unit 49. When red is stopped and displayed, the electric accessory 33c provided in the second working port 33b is switched to the open state. The electric accessory 33c is kept open until a predetermined closing condition is satisfied. The closing condition of the electric accessory 33c will be described later.

  Each of the variable winning devices 32a and 32b is in a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won in a normal state, and is switched to a predetermined open state in which the game ball is likely to win when it shifts to a big hit state. More specifically, when each of the variable winning devices 32a and 32b is in the open state, it becomes easy for a game ball to win the respective winning devices 32a and 32b. Then, the first variable winning device 32a is switched to the closed state based on the passage of the opening time (for example, 29.5 seconds) or the winning of a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls as the closing condition is satisfied. The jackpot state is continued until the opening / closing of a predetermined round (for example, 15 rounds) is performed with one round being the opening / closing of the variable winning devices 32a and 32b. It should be noted that the closed state of each of the variable winning devices 32a and 32b may be a state in which it is difficult for the game balls to win instead of a state in which the game balls cannot win the variable winning devices 32a and 32b.

  A rail unit 50 is attached to the game board 30 as a rail member for guiding the game ball launched from the game ball launching device to the upper part of the game board 30. The launched game ball is guided to a predetermined game area through the rail unit 50. The rail unit 50 is formed of a ring-shaped resin molded product, and more specifically, a fluorine-containing polycarbonate resin is used to reduce frictional resistance. The rail unit 50 includes an inner rail portion 51 and an outer rail portion 52 that are provided in an inner and outer double. The inner rail portion 51 is formed in a substantially annular shape except for about 1/4 of the upper portion, and the outer rail portion 52 surrounds the upper open area of the inner rail portion 51 and is parallel to the left side portion of the inner rail 51. Are formed in a substantially semi-annular shape.

  The inner rail portion 51 is integrally formed with other resin portions, and is provided to stand substantially vertically on the surface of the game board 30. The outer rail portion 52 has a support portion 52a that is integrally formed with other resin portions in the same manner as the inner rail portion 51, and is provided upright substantially vertically on the surface of the game board 30. A sliding plate 52b is attached to the inner surface of 52a to make the flight of the game ball smoother. The sliding plate 52b is made of a long metal strip made of stainless steel, and is supported by the support portion 52a at a plurality of locations. In such a case, a guide rail is constituted by the inner rail portion 51 and the outer rail portion 52, and a ball guide passage is formed by a portion where these rail portions 51 and 52 face each other with a predetermined interval. In addition, in the site | part which the inner and outer rail parts 51 and 52 oppose, each rail part 51 and 52 is connected by the contact part 53 with the game board 30, and a ball | bowl guide channel | path is formed in the groove shape opened to the near side. Has been.

  In the rail unit 50, a return ball prevention member 54 is attached to a portion (the upper left portion in FIG. 4) from which the game ball jumps out of the ball guide passage, and a portion corresponding to the maximum flight portion of the jumped game ball (FIG. 4). In the upper right part), a return rubber 55 is attached. The return ball prevention member 54 prevents a situation in which a game ball that has once jumped from the ball guide passage to the upper portion of the game board 30 returns to the ball guide passage. In addition, the game ball launched at a predetermined momentum or more hits the return rubber 55 and is rebounded toward the center of the game area.

  An arc-shaped flange 56 projecting outward is formed on the outer periphery of the rail unit 50. The flange 56 constitutes a mounting surface for the game board 30. When the rail unit 50 is attached to the game board 30, the flange 56 is brought into contact with the game board 30, and in this state, screws or the like are inserted into a plurality of through holes formed in the flange 56. The rail unit 50 is fastened to 30. Here, the upper and lower and left and right ends of the rail unit 50 are formed in a substantially linear shape. That is, the flanges 56 are cut off at the upper and lower and left and right ends of the rail unit 50 so that the rail diameter can be expanded in a finite area in the pachinko machine 10, that is, the game area on the game board 30 can be expanded. It has become. The rail unit 50 is disposed so that the position of the gaming area on the gaming board 30 that is the maximum width reaches the left and right end positions of the gaming board 30. Among the parts corresponding to the ball guide passages of the rail unit 50, particularly with respect to the game ball receiving part, the corresponding flange 56 is provided from others in order to firmly attach the rail unit 50 and stabilize the flight of the game ball. There are also many screws (three in this embodiment, two in the other).

  A convex portion 57 is formed at the entrance of the ball guide passage between the inner rail portion 51 and the outer rail portion 52 so as to close a part of the ball guide passage. The convex portion 57 is formed so as to extend downward from the outer peripheral portion of the inner rail portion 51, and has a function of guiding a foul ball that does not reach the game area and flows backward in the ball guide passage to the foul ball passage 76 (see FIG. 3). Have The lower right corner and the lower left corner of the game board 30 are spaces (Sa, Sb in the figure) for attaching seals and plates such as certificate stamps, and in order to secure this attachment space, the flange 56 Notches 58a and 58b are formed in the upper and lower portions. By adopting a configuration in which a sticker such as a stamp is directly pasted on the game board 30, it is difficult to improperly paste the stamp or the like.

  In the game board 30, a relay terminal hole 59 penetrating in the front-rear direction is provided in the upper left portion outside the rail unit 50, and through this relay terminal hole 59, a connector for connecting a relay terminal plate installed on the back of the game board 60 is exposed to the front side of the pachinko machine 10.

  Next, the game area will be described. The board surface of the game board 30 is divided into inner and outer areas by rail units 50 (inner and outer rail portions 51 and 52), and an inner area divided into a substantially circular shape is a game area. In particular, in the present embodiment, the game area partitioned on the board surface of the game board 30 is configured to be much larger than before. In the present embodiment, the distance from the uppermost point of the outer rail portion 52 to the lower part of the game board 30 is 445 mm (58 mm longer than the conventional product), and the extreme left position of the outer rail portion 52 to the extreme right position of the inner rail portion 51. The distance between them is 435 mm (50 mm longer than the conventional product). The distance from the extreme left position of the inner rail portion 51 to the extreme right position of the inner rail portion 51 is 418 mm.

  In the present embodiment, the game area is an area of a ball guide passage that is an opposite part of the inner and outer rail parts 51 and 52 among the areas surrounded by the inner rail part 51 and the outer rail part 52 when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. It demonstrates as an area | region remove | excluding. That is, since the game area does not include the ball guide passage portion, the left limit position toward the game area is specified by the inner rail portion 51, not by the outer rail portion 52. Further, the right limit position toward the game area is specified by the inner rail portion 51, the lower limit position of the game area is specified by the lower end position of the game board 30 in which the out port 36 is formed, and the upper limit position of the game area. Is specified by the outer rail portion 52. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the width of the game area (maximum width in the left-right direction) is 418 mm, and the height of the game area (maximum width in the vertical direction) is 445 mm.

  In the present embodiment, the ratio of the area of the game area to the surface of the game board 30 is about 70%, which is much larger than the conventional area ratio. The area ratio of the game area to the surface of the game board 30 has been only about 50% in the related art, so that the game board 30 having the same size as the conventional one is used as in the present embodiment. So, it can be said that the game area is considerably expanded. It should be noted that the external shape of the pachinko machine 10 is almost uniform among manufacturers for the convenience of installation in the game hall, and in the situation where the size of the game board 30 has to be the same, the surface of the game board 30 as described above. Increasing the ratio of the area of the gaming area to about 20% is very significant from the viewpoint of expanding the gaming area.

  In connection with the expansion of the game area, the through gate 34 located on the right side of the variable display unit 35 has a guide mechanism (this embodiment) that allows the game ball that has passed through the gate 34 to be moved toward the second variable winning device 32b. In this embodiment, the guide mechanism is mainly constituted by nails disposed on the game board 30. In addition, the game ball that has passed through the through gate 34 is set so as not to be moved toward the first operation port 33a and the first variable winning device 32a by the nail group 40a. Specifically, when a game is played so that a game ball wins in the second working port 33b and the second variable winning device 32b, a group of nails so as to win in the second working port 33b and the second variable winning device 32b. 40a functions as a guide mechanism. Further, the nail group 40a functions as an obstacle nail so that a game ball does not win the first operating port 33a and the first variable winning device 32a.

  Although details will be described later, in the present embodiment, there is a case where a game is played so that a game ball wins the first operation port 33a and a game is played so that a game ball wins the second operation port 33b. The fact that the game ball that has passed through the through gate 34 is set so as not to be moved toward the first operation port 33a and the first variable prize-winning device 32a means that the game ball wins the second operation port 33b. This is a device for suppressing the game ball from being drawn to the first operation port 33a.

  Notches 38 are formed on both the left and right sides of the game board 30 to avoid interference with the protruding areas from the left and right sides of the main body frame 12, and the maximum width of the game area on the game board 30 in the rail unit 50 It has already been described that the position reaches the left and right end positions of the game board 30, but as will be described later, reinforcing members (bearing brackets 235: FIG. 10) provided on the left and right sides of the main body frame 12. The game board 30 is attached to the main body frame 12 so as to have a width that leaves an area for arranging the locking device (base frame 247, interlocking rod 248, etc .: see FIG. 10). For these reasons, the game area is being expanded.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 3, in the resin base 25, below the window hole 26 (game board 30), a launch rail 61 for guiding the game ball immediately after being launched from the game ball launcher is attached. Yes. The firing rail 61 is fixedly attached to the resin base 25 via a metal plate 62 behind the firing rail 61, and is configured to extend linearly at a predetermined firing angle (launch angle). Accordingly, the game ball that is launched in accordance with the turning operation of the game ball launch handle 18 is first launched obliquely upward along the launch rail 61 and then guided to the game area through the ball guide path. As described above, since the curvature of the ball guide passage is reduced by greatly expanding the game area as compared with the conventional game area, a device for stabilizing the launch ball is required. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the launch position of the game ball is lowered so that the inclination angle (launch angle) of the launch rail 61 is somewhat larger than the existing one (that is, the launch rail 61 is raised), and By forming the launch rail 61 so as to extend from the launch position of the game ball launcher to a position beyond the center position (out port 36) of the game area, the launch rail 61 is made longer than the existing one and sufficiently long. The ball guide distance is secured. Thereby, the game ball launched from the game ball launching device can be guided to the ball guide passage in a more stable state. Further, in order to stabilize the launch ball, the metal plate 62 provided with the launch rail 61 is enlarged, and the metal plate 62 is screwed at a number of locations (15 to 20 in this embodiment). Thus, the launch rail 61 is firmly positioned with respect to the game board 30.

  There is a predetermined gap between the firing rail 61 and the ball guide passage, and a foul ball passage 76 is provided below the gap. Accordingly, if the game ball launched from the game ball launching device does not reach the return ball prevention member 54 and returns as a foul ball in the ball guide passage, the foul ball passes through the foul ball passage 76 to the lower plate 16. To be discharged.

  When the foul balls flow backward in the ball guide passage, most of them flow along the outer rail portion 52 and fall downward when reaching the lower end portion of the outer rail portion 52. Some rampage in the ball guide passage and jump to the inner rail 51 side. At this time, the splashed foul ball hits the convex portion 57 at the entrance of the ball guide passage and is guided to the foul ball passage 76. Thereby, all of the foul balls are reliably guided to the foul ball passage 76, and interference between the foul balls and the game balls to be fired next is suppressed.

  Although detailed disclosure of the drawings is omitted, one game ball is supplied to the game ball launching device one by one from the ball outlet on the front door frame 13 side (ball outlet leading from the most downstream portion of the upper plate 23). At this time, since the launch position of the game ball is lowered in this embodiment, the drop from the exit of the ball on the front door frame 13 side to the launch position becomes large, Guide members 63 and 64 are installed on the front side. Thereby, the game ball supplied from the ball exit on the front door frame 13 side is always set at a predetermined launch position, and a stable launch operation can be realized. In addition, the game ball launching device is provided with a ball striking rod that is supported so as to be rotatable about the base end portion, and a game ball is launched along with the rotation of the ball striking ball. It is rare. Therefore, while aiming to reduce the weight of the hitting ball by changing the material to a light metal such as aluminum and reducing the size of the hitting shaft, the head portion of the hitting ball (opposite to the base end) is required to ensure sufficient firing force. A weight is provided at the tip of the side. Thereby, sufficient and stable launch of the game ball can be realized. By providing the weight portion of the hitting ball projecting upward, the hitting ball can be easily picked or caught, and the effect of facilitating adjustment of the hitting strength of the hitting tip can be obtained.

  In addition, a pair of left and right discharge ports 66 and 67 are formed on the left side of the launch rail 61 on the front surface of the main body frame 12, and the game balls discharged from the discharge ports 66 and 67 are placed in front of the upper plate 23 or A game ball guide unit 70 for guiding one of the lower dishes 16 is attached. For convenience, in the following description, the discharge port 66 is also referred to as a first discharge port, and the discharge port 67 is also referred to as a second discharge port. These discharge ports 66 and 67 communicate with a game ball distribution unit 245 (see FIG. 11) provided on the back surface of the main body frame 12, and game balls are basically discharged from the first discharge port 66. When the passage leading to the upper plate 23 including the first outlet 66 is filled with game balls, the game balls are discharged from the second outlet 67 instead of the first outlet 66.

  The game ball guide unit 70 is configured to be visible with a transparent resin material such as polycarbonate resin, and between the main body frame 12 and the front door frame 13 with the front door frame 13 closed with respect to the main body frame 12. It is formed so that the thickness is comparatively thin so that it can be accommodated. The game ball guide unit 70 is integrally formed with the foul ball passage 76 described above. The game ball guide unit 70 is formed with a ball discharge passage 71 for communicating the discharge ports 66 and 67 with the lower plate 16. In the game ball guide unit 70, a communication port 72 communicating with the upper plate 23 is formed on the front side of the first discharge port 66 of the main body frame 12, and an opening / closing plate 73 is attached so as to close the communication port 72. ing. The opening / closing plate 73 is rotatably supported by a support shaft 74 and is always urged to a position where the communication port 72 is closed by a spring 75 as urging means.

  According to the above configuration of the game ball guide unit 70, the open / close plate 73 rises as shown in the figure by the urging force of the spring 75 when the front door frame 13 is opened, and the communication port 72 is closed. In this state, the game ball discharged from the first discharge port 66 is guided to the lower plate 16 through the ball discharge passage 71. Therefore, when the front door frame 13 is opened in a state where game balls are stored upstream of the communication port 72, the stored balls flow down to the lower plate 16 through the ball discharge passage 71 without spilling from the communication port 72. To do. In other words, even in the present pachinko machine 10 in which the front decorative frame is omitted and the upper plate 23 is directly provided on the front door frame 13, the game on the upstream side of the communication port 72 when the front door frame 13 is opened. The inconvenience of spilling a ball can be prevented. On the other hand, when the front door frame 13 is closed, the opening / closing plate 73 is pushed open against the biasing force of the spring 75 by a ball passage rod 138 (see FIG. 2) provided on the back surface of the front door frame 13. . In this state, the game ball discharged from the first discharge port 66 is guided to the upper plate 23 through the communication port 72. Accordingly, the game ball upstream of the communication port 72 is paid out to the upper plate 23. A lower plate full tank switch for detecting that the game ball discharged to the lower plate 16 is full (full tank) is attached to the downstream side of the ball discharge passage 71 of the game ball guide unit 70.

  The resin base 25 is provided with a substantially rectangular small window 78 at the lower right portion of the window hole 26. Accordingly, the stamp or the like attached to the lower right corner space (Sa in FIG. 4) of the game board 30 can be viewed through the small window 78. It is also possible to directly paste a stamp or the like on the game board 30 from the small window 78.

  A small window 79 is also provided in the resin base 25 at the upper left portion of the window hole 26. This small window 79 is provided in a position corresponding to the relay terminal hole 59 of the game board 30 described in FIG. 4 in substantially the same shape as that, and through the relay terminal hole 59 and the small window 79, the relay installed on the back of the game board. The connection connector 60 of the terminal board is exposed on the front side of the main body frame 12. In such a configuration, various lamps provided on the front door frame 13 side are electrically connected via the connection connector 60 exposed from the small window 79 of the main body frame 12 (resin base 25). A front door frame opening switch 27 for detecting the open state of the front door frame 13 is provided on the top of the resin base 25. The front door frame opening switch 27 has a pin that can be projected and retracted on the front surface of the resin base 25. When the front door frame 13 is closed with respect to the main body frame 12, the pin is pushed in and the front door frame 13 is closed. When the front door frame 13 is opened with respect to the main body frame 12, the pin returns to the protruding position and the opening of the front door frame 13 is detected. When the front door frame 13 is closed with respect to the main body frame 12, the resin base 25 comes into contact with metal fittings (reinforcing plates 131 to 134 shown in FIG. 6) on the back of the front door frame 13, and Metal pieces 28a and 28b are attached to connect the metal fittings to the main body frame 12 side for grounding. Therefore, the metal fittings on the back of the front door frame 13 are conducted to the locking device and the hinge fitting on the main body frame 12 side through the metal pieces 28a and 28b, and are grounded together with the locking device and the hinge fitting.

  A pair of upper and lower support brackets 81 and 82 are attached to the left end side (opening / closing axis line side) of the main body frame 12 as a support mechanism for supporting the front door frame 13 so that it can be opened and closed. The upper support fitting 81 is provided with a support hole 83 having a notch on the front side, and the lower support fitting 82 is provided with a protruding shaft 84 protruding upward. The specific configuration of the front door frame 13 supported by the support fittings 81 and 82 will be described later. Further, a pair of upper and lower metal fittings 155 and 156 (see FIG. 2) provided on the open end side on the back side of the front door frame 13 is inserted into the right end side (the side opposite to the opening / closing axis) of the main body frame 12. Insertion holes 87 and 88 are provided, respectively. The pachinko machine 10 is configured such that a locking device for locking the main body frame 12 and the front door frame 13 is hidden behind the main body frame 12. Therefore, the front door frame 13 is locked to the main body frame 12 so that it cannot be opened by locking the metal fittings 155 and 156 to the locking device via the insertion holes 87 and 88.

  A cylinder lock 91 as a key member for locking and unlocking the main frame 12 with respect to the outer frame 11 and locking and unlocking the front door frame 13 with respect to the main frame 12 is installed at the lower right corner of the main frame 12. Has been. The cylinder lock 91 is integrated with the locking device, and only the cylinder lock 91 of the locking device is provided in a state of protruding in front of the main body frame 12. In this case, the cylinder lock 91 is provided at a position different from the position that is the maximum width of the game area. The cylinder lock 91 has a function to cover both the locking and unlocking of the main body frame 12 and the locking and unlocking of the front door frame 13, and when the key inserted into the key hole is turned counterclockwise (counterclockwise direction) When the key is unlocked and the key is turned to the right (clockwise direction), the front door frame 13 is unlocked.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a vertically long cover member 92 is attached to the main body frame 12 so as to surround the cylinder lock 91. Although detailed illustration is omitted, the cover member 92 has locking portions (hooks) formed at the upper end portion and the lower end portion thereof. Therefore, the cover member 92 is attached to the main body frame 12 by locking the upper locking portion to the main body frame 12 side and sandwiching the lower locking portion between the main body frame 12 and the front plate 14. . The front door frame 13 has a notch 145 formed in accordance with the shape of the cover member 92. When the front door frame 13 is closed, the cover member 92 together with the front door frame 13 constitutes the front portion of the pachinko machine. . When the front door frame 13 is closed, the flange formed on the cover member 92 is pressed by the front door frame 13 to prevent the cover member 92 from rattling.

  Next, the front door frame 13 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 6 is a rear view of the front door frame 13.

  The front door frame 13 is formed with a window portion 101 as a viewing window so that almost the entire game area can be viewed from the front. The window portion 101 has a substantially oval shape that is nearly circular, and more specifically, a substantially central portion on the left and right sides of the window portion 101 is gently curved as compared to the upper and lower sides. The substantially central portion may have a linear shape. Above the window part 101 of the front door frame 13, the frame width of the narrowest part is about 61 mm. The frame width dimension in the present embodiment is substantially the same as the distance between the uppermost part of the outer rail portion 52 (the upper end of the game area) and the upper end of the main body frame 12 in the main body frame 12, and is 85 mm to This is significantly shorter than the conventional model having the frame width of about 95 mm. Thereby, the visibility of the upper area in the game area can be easily ensured, and the large variable display unit 35 can also be arranged relatively upward. The dimension of the frame width (narrowest part) above the window 101 is desirably 80 mm or less, more desirably 70 mm or less, and further desirably 60 mm or less. Of course, as long as a predetermined strength can be secured, the thickness may be 50 mm or less.

  The left and right frame portions of the front door frame 13 are restricted in reducing the frame width, and need a sufficient width dimension to ensure the strength of the front door frame 13 itself and the glass support strength. In the present embodiment, the narrowest part of the left and right frame parts has a frame width of about 44 mm. In this case, since the game area is greatly expanded in the pachinko machine 10, the frame width of the front door frame 13 is about 44 mm as described above on the left side when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, that is, on the opening / closing axis side. On the other hand, the distance between the left end position of the outer rail portion 52 of the rail unit 50 and the left end position of the main body frame 12 is about 21 mm, and the latter dimension is considerably small. That is, in this configuration, in a state where the front door frame 13 is closed, a part of the ball guide passage overlaps and is covered with the left frame portion of the front door frame 13. However, even if it becomes difficult to visually recognize the game ball in the ball guide passage, the ball guide passage is only a passing area until the game ball is guided to the game area, and the game where the player mainly enjoys the game. The game ball is not difficult to see in the area. Therefore, there is no trouble in actual game. As described above, it is possible to expand the game area without causing any trouble to the game, while ensuring sufficient strength and glass support strength of the front door frame 13.

  Small windows 107 to which a transparent resin is attached are provided on the left and right sides of the lower end portion of the front door frame 13 so that a part of the surface of the main body frame 12 and the surface of the game board 30 (including a certificate paper) can be visually recognized. The transparent resin attached to the small window 107 is formed in a flat shape so that the internal certificate paper or the like can be easily machine-read in a factory or the like. However, the small window 107 can be provided with a magnifying lens portion so that the hall operator or the like can easily see the internal certificate paper or the like.

  The front door frame 13 is provided with light emitting means such as various lamps around the periphery (for example, a corner portion). These light emitting means play a role of enhancing the effect of the game during the game by changing and controlling the light emission mode such as lighting and blinking in a big hit state or at a predetermined reach performance. For example, an annular illumination part 102 incorporating light emitting means such as LEDs is provided symmetrically along the periphery of the window part 101, and an LED or the like is provided at the center of the annular illumination part 102 and at the top of the pachinko machine 10. There is provided a central illumination unit 103 incorporating the light emitting means. In the pachinko machine 10, the central illumination unit 103 functions as a jackpot lamp, and notifies that the jackpot state has been reached by turning on or blinking under the jackpot state. Further, around the upper plate 23, there is also provided an upper plate illumination unit 104 that also incorporates light emitting means such as LEDs. In addition, on the left and right sides of the central illumination unit 103, there are respectively provided a prize ball lamp 105 that is lit during award ball payout and an error display lamp 106 that is lit when a predetermined error occurs. The annular illumination part 102 includes an inner and outer double resin cover layer and a light emitting body (LED) with a launch plate accommodated inside the resin cover layer, and intersects the inner side surface of each resin cover layer vertically and horizontally in each layer. A protrusion (or a wavy protrusion) is provided in the direction of the protrusion. The outer resin cover layer is transparent, and the inner resin cover layer is colored. Therefore, if the annular illumination part 102 is caused to emit light, it is possible to realize the illumination in a state of being dispersed in a large number or in a state accompanied with a stereoscopic effect. A resin material containing glass powder may be used for the resin cover layer. Such a configuration of the resin cover layer can also be applied to other electric decoration parts (for example, the central electric decoration part 103 and the prize ball lamp 105).

  The front door frame 13 is provided with a ball rental operation portion 120 at a position below the window portion 101. The ball lending operation unit 120 is provided with a ball lending button 121, a return button 122, and a frequency display unit 123. A ball lending operation, a card return operation, and a card frequency check can be performed by the lending operation unit 120 in a state where a bill or a card is inserted into a card unit (ball lending unit) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10. it can. That is, the ball lending button 121 is operated to obtain a lending ball based on information recorded on a card or the like (recording medium), and the lending ball is paid out as long as the remaining amount exists on the card or the like. The return button 122 is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted into the card unit. The frequency display unit 123 displays remaining amount information such as a card. In addition, in a pachinko machine (so-called cash machine) in which game balls are rented directly from a ball lending device or the like to a top plate without using a card unit, the ball lending operation unit 120 is unnecessary. A decorative sticker or the like is attached to 120 installation portions. Thereby, in the configuration of the pachinko machine 10 provided with the ball rental operation unit 120, the pachinko machine using a card unit (so-called CR machine) and the cash machine can be shared.

  On the back side of the front door frame 13, various metal reinforcing members are provided so as to surround the window portion 101. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, reinforcing plates 131, 132, 133, and 134 are attached to the back side of the front door frame 13 and on the left and right and upper and lower outer sides of the window portion 101, respectively. These reinforcing plates 131 to 134 are connected in contact with each other, but resin parts 135 for avoiding direct contact are interposed at the connecting portions of the left and upper reinforcing plates 132 and 133 in the drawing. Thereby, the closed loop of the electric path by the reinforcing plates 131 to 134 is cut, and the generation of a magnetic field causing noise is prevented.

  As shown in the right side of FIG. 6, the mounting plate 151, 152 is attached to the reinforcing plate 131 on the opening / closing axis side as an assembly mechanism for the main body frame 12 at the upper end and the lower end. Then, the mounting brackets 151 and 152 on the front door frame 13 side are attached to the support brackets 81 and 82 (see FIG. 3) on the main body frame 12 side. That is, a shaft hole that opens to the lower surface is formed in the lower mounting bracket 152, and the protruding shaft 84 of the lower support bracket 82 is inserted into the shaft hole, while the upper mounting bracket 151 By inserting the shaft portion into the support hole 83 of the upper support fitting 81, the front door frame 13 is supported to be openable and closable with respect to the main body frame 12. Further, the reinforcing plate 131 is provided with an engaging claw 131a having a hook shape at an intermediate position thereof, and the engaging claw 131a is formed in the hole 12a ( (See FIG. 3). Thereby, even in the pachinko machine 10 in which the front door frame 13 is configured in a form including the upper plate 23 and the upper and lower shaft support intervals are increased, the front door frame 13 can be prevented from being lifted at the intermediate position. Therefore, an illegal act or the like floating the front door frame 13 is suppressed.

  A pair of upper and lower metal fittings 155 and 156 having a hook shape are attached to the reinforcing plate 132 on the opposite side to the opening / closing axis line on the left side of FIG. These metal fittings 155 and 156 extend rearward and are provided so as to correspond to the insertion holes 87 and 88 (see FIG. 3) provided in the main body frame 12. When the front door frame 13 is closed with respect to the main body frame 12, the metal fittings 155 and 156 are inserted into the insertion holes 87 and 88 on the main body frame 12 side and are locked by the locking device.

  A resin case 136 is attached to the lower reinforcing plate 134 at a position facing the firing rail 61. The resin case 136 accommodates a circuit board for the ball rental operation unit 120. The back surface of the resin case 136 (the surface visible in FIG. 6) is flat, and forms the side wall of the firing rail 61 when the front door frame 13 is closed. Therefore, the game ball is prevented from spilling forward from the launch rail 61.

  A ball passage rod 138 is installed at a part of the lower reinforcing plate 134 cut out toward the back of the pachinko machine 10, and at least above the ball passage rod 138, the pachinko machine 10 is also behind the pachinko machine 10. An eaves portion 139 extending toward the surface is provided. In this case, in a state where the front door frame 13 is closed on the main body frame 12 side, a ridge extending along the upper side of the communication port 72 on the main body frame 12 side enters between the ball passage rod 138 and the collar portion 139. Arranged. Therefore, even if a wire, a film, or the like is invaded from the ball passage rod 138 to perform an illegal act, it is very difficult to infiltrate the wire, the film, or the like to the game area. As a result, fraudulent acts performed using a wire, a film, or the like can be prevented.

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

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the game area is expanded. Therefore, when the front door frame 13 is closed, the ball guide formed between the inner and outer rail portions 51 and 52 is used. A part of the passage is covered with the front door frame 13. Therefore, in the ball guide passage, a portion where the opening portion on the near side cannot be covered with the glass 137 is formed. In such a case, for example, when the game ball launched from the game ball launching device returns without reaching the return ball prevention member 54, the game ball jumps out of the ball guide passage or between the outer rail portion 52 and the glass 137. There is a risk of getting caught in a gap that can be made. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a rail cover 140 is attached to the front door frame 13 so as to cover the front side opening portion of the ball guide passage. The rail cover 140 is a plate having a substantially arc shape, and is formed of a transparent resin. The rail cover 140 has an arc shape corresponding to the shape of the spherical guide passage, and covers a section from the base end portion of the spherical guide passage to the vicinity of the distal end portion along the peripheral edge portion of the window portion 101. ing. In particular, the size and shape of the rail cover 140 on the inner diameter side substantially match those of the inner rail portion 51. Further, at the right end portion of the rail cover 140 (that is, the portion that becomes the right end in the state of FIG. 6 where the rail cover 140 is attached to the front door frame 13), the portion where the ball guide passage protrudes from the side edge portion of the glass 137. A covering portion 141 for covering the surface is provided. With the above-described configuration of the rail cover 140, when the front door frame 13 is closed, the back surface of the rail cover 140 covers almost the entire area of the ball guide passage, so that the game ball jumps out of the ball guide passage. In addition, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a problem such as being caught in a gap formed between the outer rail portion 52 and the glass 137.

  Further, on the lower back side of the rail cover 140, a ridge 142 that extends in an arc shape along the inner edge and protrudes rearward is formed. The protrusion 142 is disposed so as to overlap the inner rail portion 51 in a state of entering the ball guide passage when the front door frame 13 is closed. Therefore, for example, even if a wire or a film is intruded through a gap between the front door frame 13 and the main body frame 12 to carry out an illegal act, the wire or the film is intruded into a game area inside the ball guide passage. Becomes very difficult. As a result, fraudulent acts performed using a wire, a film, or the like can be prevented. The ridge 142 may be formed in a wider range, for example, along the entire inner edge of the rail cover 140. According to such a configuration, it becomes difficult for a wire, a film, or the like to enter in a wider range, It is possible to more reliably prevent fraudulent acts performed using a wire, a film, or the like.

  Next, the configuration of the back surface of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. 7 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view showing the rear structure of the pachinko machine 10 for each major part.

  First, an overall outline of the rear configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. On the back side of the pachinko machine 10, various control devices (various control boards) are arranged so as to be lined up and down, left and right, or stacked in front and back, and a game ball supply device for supplying game balls (Discharge mechanism), a protective cover made of resin, and the like are attached. In the present embodiment, various control devices are separately mounted on two mounting bases to form two control board units, and these control board units are individually attached to the main body frame 12 or the back of the game board 30. ing. In this case, the main controller 271 (main board) and the audio lamp controller 272 (audio lamp control board) are mounted on one mounting base to form a unit, and the payout controller 311 (payout control board) and launch control. The apparatus 312 (launch control board) and the power supply apparatus 313 (power supply board) are mounted on the other mounting base to form a unit. Hereinafter, for the sake of convenience, the former unit is referred to as a “first control board unit 201”, and the latter unit is referred to as a “second control board unit 202”. Further, since the dispensing mechanism and the protective cover are integrated as one unit, and the resin portion is generally referred to as a back pack, the unit is referred to as a “back pack unit 203” here. The detailed configuration of each unit 201 to 203 will be described later.

  The first control board unit 201, the second control board unit 202, and the back pack unit 203 are configured to be detachable without using any tools or the like in units of units, and are provided with a support shaft part in a part to form the main body frame 12. Or it has the composition which can be developed to the back of game board 30. This is also a device for making it possible to easily check a hidden portion when the units 201 to 203 and other components are arranged one behind the other. Actually, as shown in the schematic diagram of FIG. 9, the first control board unit 201 having a substantially L-shape is arranged at substantially the center of the pachinko machine 10, and the second control board unit 202 is arranged therebelow. Yes. Further, the back pack unit 203 is disposed in a region partially overlapping with the first control board unit 201.

  The first control board unit 201 is provided with a support shaft part M1 at the left end portion when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the first control board unit 201 can be rotated around the axis A by the support shaft part M1. ing. Further, the first control board unit 201 is provided with a fastening portion M2 made of Nylatch (registered trademark) on the right end portion thereof, that is, on the open end side opposite to the support shaft portion M1, and with a locking claw at the upper end portion. A portion M3 is provided, and the first control board unit 201 is held along the back surface of the main body of the pachinko machine 10 by the fastening portion M2 and the locking claw portion M3. Further, the second control board unit 202 is provided with a support shaft part M4 at the right end when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the second control board unit 202 can be rotated around the axis B by the support shaft part M4. It has become. Further, the second control board unit 202 is provided with a fastening portion M5 made of a ny latch or the like at the left end portion thereof, that is, the open end side opposite to the support shaft portion M4, and the second control board unit 202 performs the second control. The substrate unit 202 is held in a state along the back surface of the pachinko machine 10 main body. Further, the back pack unit 203 is provided with a support shaft part M6 at the right end when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the back pack unit 203 is rotatable about an axis C by the support shaft part M6. . Further, the back pack unit 203 is provided with a fastening portion M7 made of a ny latch or the like on the left end portion thereof, that is, on the open end side opposite to the support shaft portion M6, and at the upper end portion and the lower end portion, respectively, a rotating engagement member. Stop portions M8 and M9 are provided, and the back pack unit 203 is held along the back surface of the pachinko machine 10 main body by the fastening portions M7 and the locking portions M8 and M9.

  The support shaft portions M1, M4, and M6 that rotatably support the units 201 to 203 have a hinge structure that can be easily detached while the units 201 to 203 are opened from the back surface of the pachinko machine 10. Briefly, the first control board unit 201 is developed by releasing the fastening of the fastening part M2 and the locking claw part M3 and rotating the unit 201 around the axis A, Lift in condition. Thereby, if there is no backpack unit 203, the first control board unit 201 can be removed. Further, with respect to the second control board unit 202, the fastening of the fastening portion M5 is released, the unit 202 is rotated about the axis B, is unfolded, and is lifted in that state. Thereby, the 2nd control board unit 202 can be removed. Further, with respect to the back pack unit 203, the fastening portion M7 is fastened and the locking portions M8 and M9 are unlocked. Thereby, the back pack unit 203 can be removed.

  Here, the development directions of the units 201 to 203 are not the same, and the first control board unit 201 opens to the left as viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, whereas the second control board unit 202 and the back pack unit. 203 is configured to open to the right. In this case, since the first control board unit 201 is partially overlapped with the back pack unit 203, it is impossible to remove the first control board unit 201 without opening the back pack unit 203. Furthermore, since the first control board unit 201 and the back pack unit 203 are each configured to expand in the opposite direction, the back pack unit 203 must be opened largely beyond a predetermined angle or removed. For example, the first control board unit 201 cannot be removed. Accordingly, when attention is paid to removing the first control board unit 201, the removal is difficult compared to the other units 202 and 203. Furthermore, since the back pack unit 203 cannot be opened unless the main body frame 12 is opened with respect to the outer frame 11 by key operation of the locking device, the first control board unit 201 is further removed. Has become difficult. A more specific configuration will be described later.

  Next, the back surface structure of the main body frame 12 and the game board 30 is demonstrated. 10 is a rear view showing a configuration in a state in which the game board 30 is assembled to the main body frame 12 and the units 201 to 203 are removed. FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the main body frame 12 as viewed from the rear. FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the game board 30 as viewed from the rear.

  The game board 30 is installed in a square frame-shaped installation area surrounded by the resin base 25 from the back side, and a plurality (four in this embodiment) of locking fixtures 211 and 212 provided on the main body frame 12. It is fixed so as not to fall backward. The locking fixtures 211 and 212 can be manually rotated, and can be switched between a fixed position (lock position) and a fixed release position (unlock position). FIG. 10 shows a locked state. The left and right three locking fixtures 211 are L-shaped fittings formed by bending metal pieces, and are configured not to protrude outward from the main body frame 12 when the game board 30 is fixed. Note that the locking fixture 212 at one lower portion is an I-shaped fastener made of synthetic resin.

  The variable display unit 35 disposed in the center of the game board 30 is provided with a synthetic resin frame cover 213 that covers the center frame 43 (see FIG. 4) from the rear side. A symbol display device 41 and a display control device 214 as display control means are detachably attached to the rear end in a state where they are overlapped in the front-rear direction. In the frame cover 213, an LED control board for driving LEDs and the like built in the center frame 43 are disposed.

  A collective board unit 215 is provided on the back surface of the game board 30 so as to surround the variable display unit 35. The collective board unit 215 has a base formed of a synthetic resin such as an ABS resin as a thin plate-like frame body, and is attached so that the base surface is in contact with the back surface of the game board 30. The collective board unit 215 is provided with a game ball collecting mechanism for collecting game balls won at various winning ports, a winning detection mechanism for detecting winning of game balls at various winning ports, and the like. .

  The game ball collecting mechanism will be described. Below the collective plate unit 215, the general winning port 31, the variable winning devices 32a and 32b, and the operating ports 33a and 33b correspond to the game board openings and 1 on the downstream side. A collection passage 216 that gathers at a place is formed. Further, a discharge passage board 217 made of synthetic resin such as polycarbonate resin is attached to the main body frame 12 below the game board 30, and the discharge ball is placed on the discharge passage board 217, for example, in a game hall outside the pachinko machine 10. A discharge passage 218 is formed to guide the island facility or the like. Accordingly, as illustrated by the phantom line in FIG. 10, all the game balls won in the general winning opening 31 and the like are gathered through the collection passage 216 of the gathering plate unit 215, and further the discharge passage 218 of the discharge passage board 217 is formed. Through the pachinko machine 10. Similarly, the out port 36 leads to the discharge passage 218, and the game ball that has not won any prize opening is also discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 through the discharge passage 218. In the above configuration, with the lower end surface of the game board 30 as a boundary, the collective plate unit 215 (collection passage 216) is provided above, and the discharge passage board 217 (discharge passage 218) is provided below. There is no overlap in the front-rear direction with respect to the game board 30. Therefore, when the game board 30 is removed from the main body frame 12, there is no inconvenience that the discharge passage board 217 prevents the game board from being removed.

  The discharge passage board 217 is disposed on the back side of the upper plate 23 in front of the pachinko machine 10, and a wire, a film, or the like is inserted from a ball discharge port (ball passage rod 138 in FIG. 2) leading to the upper plate 23. An illegal act such as allowing the wire, film, or the like to enter the game area side through the gap between the main body frame 12 and the discharge passage board 217 can be considered. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10, as shown in FIG. 11, the discharge passage board 217 has a height position corresponding to the upper position of the ball passage rod 138 so as to overlap the main body frame 12 and in front of the pachinko machine 10. An extending plate 219 was provided. Therefore, even if it tries to infiltrate a wire, a film, etc. from the clearance gap between the main body frame 12 and the discharge passage board 217, it will be obstructed by the plate 219, and it will be very difficult to infiltrate a wire, a film, etc. to a game area. Become. As a result, it is possible to prevent an illegal act such as forcibly opening the variable winning devices 32a and 32b using a wire, a film, or the like.

  Explaining the winning detection mechanism, as shown in FIG. 10, the collective board unit 215 is provided with a winning port switch 221 at a position corresponding to the general winning port 31 on the front side of the game board 30, and each variable winning device 32a, 32b. And count switches 223a and 223b are provided at corresponding positions. Each count switch 223a, 223b is a switch that counts the number of game balls won in each variable winning device 32a, 32b. In addition, a first operation port switch 224a that detects a winning of a game ball to the first operation port 33a is provided at a position corresponding to the first operation port 33a in each operation port 33a, 33b, and the second operation port 33b. Is provided with a second operation port switch 224b for detecting the winning of a game ball to the second operation port 33b. Further, a gate switch 225 for detecting the passage of the game ball of the through gate 34 is provided at a position corresponding to the through gate 34. The prize opening switch 221 and the gate switch 225 are connected to the board relay board 226 through electric wiring, and the count switches 223a and 223b are connected to the first variable prize winning apparatus relay board 227a and the second variable prize winning apparatus relay board 227b, respectively. . The board surface relay board 226, the first variable winning device relay board 227a, and the second variable winning device relay board 227b are respectively connected to the main controller 271. Each of the operation port switches 224a and 224b is directly connected to the main controller 271 without going through a relay board. Although not shown in the drawings, the variable prize-winning devices 32a and 32b are respectively provided with first and second variable prize-winning device solenoids for opening the variable prize-winning devices 32a and 32b. A working port solenoid for opening the electric accessory 33c provided in the second working port 33b is provided.

  Here, the operation when the electric accessory 33c provided in the second working port 33b is opened or closed will be briefly described with reference to FIG. When the operating port solenoid is not excited, the left and right movable pieces, which are the electric accessory 33c, are held in a standing state so as to close the second operating port 33b. On the other hand, when the operating port solenoid is excited, the left movable piece tilts to the left and the right movable piece tilts to the right to open the second working port 33b. Thereafter, when the excitation of the operating port solenoid is completed, the left and right movable pieces are returned to the upright direction and the second operating port 33b is closed.

  The detection results detected by the winning detection mechanism are taken into the main control device 271, and a payout command (the number of game balls to be paid out) corresponding to the winning situation at each time is sent from the main control device 271 to the payout control device 311. Sent. Then, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out by the output of the payout control device 311.

  The collective board unit 215 is provided with a board external terminal board 230 at the upper right part thereof. The panel external terminal board 230 has an output terminal for outputting a signal every time a change in design stops (determined), an output terminal for outputting a signal when a big hit state occurs, and a signal output under a big hit state Output terminals. And, through these output terminals, a signal related to the game (the state on the game board 30 side) is output to the management control device on the game hall side. The board external terminal board 230 is attached to the collective board unit 215 in an easily removable state. As shown in FIG. 10, a set handle 228 and a firing motor 229 including a hitting ball basket are provided in the lower left part on the back side of the main body frame 12.

  The assembly plate unit 215 is provided with an attachment mechanism for attaching the first control board unit 201. Specifically, as this attachment mechanism, a bearing bracket 231 extending in the vertical direction is provided at the lower left corner when viewed from the back surface of the game board 30, and a pair of upper and lower bearing holes 231a on the same axis is provided in the bearing bracket 231. Is formed. In the game board 30, a pair of upper and lower fastening holes (specifically, a mounting hole for a ny latch) 232 is provided on the right side of the bearing fitting 231, and a locking claw piece 233 is provided above the bearing fitting 231. It has been.

  An attachment mechanism for attaching the second control board unit 202 and the back pack unit 203 is provided on the back surface of the main body frame 12. Specifically, a long bearing fitting 235 is attached to the right end of the main body frame 12. The bearing fitting 235 also functions as a reinforcing member. As shown in FIG. 13, the bearing fitting 235 has a long plate-like fitting main body 236 extending downward from the game board 30, and the second lower portion is provided at two lower positions so as to stand rearward from the fitting main body 236. Bearing portions 237 for the control board unit 202 are formed, and bearing portions 238 for the back pack unit 203 are formed at two upper portions. Coaxial bearing holes are formed in the bearing portions 237 and 238, respectively. Note that the bearing portion 237 for the second control board unit 202 and the bearing portion 238 for the back pack unit 203 may be configured by individual bearing fittings. In addition, as a mounting mechanism for the second control board unit 202, the main body frame 12 has a pair of upper and lower fastening holes (specifically, mounting holes for a ny latch) 239 at the left end below the game board 30 installation area. Is provided. In addition, as a mounting mechanism for the back pack unit 203, the main body frame 12 is provided with a pair of upper and lower fastening holes (specifically, mounting holes for a ny latch) 240 at the left end of the game board 30 installation area. . Rotating fixtures 241, 242 for sandwiching and supporting the back pack unit 203 with the game board 30 at positions on the upper left, upper right and lower right of the game board 30 in the main body frame 12. 243 is provided. Since the back pack unit 203 stores a large amount of game balls in its upper part, the fixtures 241 and 242 for supporting the upper part of the back pack unit 203 should have a particularly strong strength. Desirably, a rotating fixture is used in the present embodiment.

  As described above, a long bearing fitting 235 is provided on one of the left and right sides (the right side in FIG. 10) of the main body frame 12, while the left and right other sides (the left side in FIG. 10) of the main body frame 12 are locked. A device is provided. The locking device includes a base frame 247 that extends in the vertical direction and is fixed to the main body frame 12, and a long interlocking rod 248 that is assembled to the base frame 247 so as to be movable in the vertical direction. The cylinder lock 91 is integrated in the lower part of the cylinder. The interlocking rod 248 moves in either the up or down direction by operating the cylinder lock 91. The interlocking bar 248 is provided with a pair of upper and lower bar brackets 249 having a hook shape. When the main body frame 12 is closed with respect to the outer frame 11, the bar bracket 249 is attached to the support bracket (on the outer frame 11 side). (Not shown) and locked by a locking device. In this case, when the interlocking rod 248 moves upward by the operation of the cylinder lock 91, the locking of the main body frame 12 with respect to the outer frame 11 is released. On the contrary, when the interlocking rod 248 moves downward by the operation of the cylinder lock 91, the locking of the front door frame 13 with respect to the main body frame 12 is released.

  In the above-described configuration in which the bearing bracket 235 and the locking device (base frame 247, interlocking rod 248, etc.) are distributed to the left and right sides of the main body frame 12, these bearing bracket 235 and locking device (base frame 247, interlocking rod 248, etc.) are arranged. The game board 30 is attached to the main body frame 12 so as to have a width that leaves an area for placing a). As described above, the game area is also expanded by this.

  In the lower right part of the game board 30 on the back surface of the main body frame 12, there is provided a game ball distribution unit 245 for distributing a game ball paid out by a payout mechanism, which will be described later, to either the upper plate 23, the lower plate 16, or the discharge passage 218. It has been. The game ball distribution unit 245 has a left opening 245a that communicates with the upper plate 23 through the first discharge port 66, and a central opening 245b that communicates with the lower plate 16 through the second discharge port 67, and the right opening. Each passage is formed so that the portion 245c communicates with the discharge passage 218. The game ball distribution unit 245 is firmly attached to the main body frame 12 with screws or the like. Therefore, the floating at the installation site of the game ball distributing unit 245 is prevented, and an illegal act caused by entering a wire, a film, or the like from the gap can be prevented. Note that a synthetic resin speaker box 246 is attached to the lower end portion of the main body frame 12 to surround the back of the speaker 20 installed on the back side of the back wall panel 17. The sound quality in the low frequency range is improved by functioning so as not to miss.

  Next, the configuration of the first control board unit 201 will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 is a front view of the first control board unit 201, FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the unit 201, FIG. 16 is an exploded perspective view of the unit 201, and FIG. 17 is an exploded perspective view of the unit 201 viewed from the back. .

  The first control board unit 201 has a mounting base 251 having a substantially L shape, and the main control device 271 and the sound lamp control device 272 are mounted on the mounting base 251. The main control device 271 includes a CPU that controls the main control, a ROM that stores a game program, a RAM that stores necessary data according to the progress of the game, a port that communicates with various devices, and a random number used in various lotteries. A main substrate including a generator, a clock pulse generation circuit used for time counting and synchronization, etc. is provided, and the main substrate is accommodated in a substrate box 273 as an encapsulating means made of a transparent resin material or the like. Configured. The substrate box 273 includes a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box base and a box cover that covers the opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected to each other so as not to be opened by a sealing unit 274 as sealing means, whereby the substrate box 273 is sealed.

  As long as the sealing unit 274 is configured to connect the box base and the box cover so that they cannot be opened, any configuration can be applied. Here, as shown in FIG. 15 and the like, five sealing members are connected. The box base and the box cover are connected so as not to be opened by inserting a locking claw into the long hole of the sealing member. Sealing processing by the sealing unit 274 prevents unauthorized opening after the sealing, and makes it possible to detect such a situation early and easily even if unauthorized opening is performed. It is possible to perform the sealing process again even after it has been performed. That is, the sealing process is performed by inserting the locking claw into the long hole of at least one sealing member among the five sealing members constituting the sealing unit 274. When the substrate box 273 is opened, such as when a failure occurs in the accommodated main substrate or when the main substrate is inspected, the connection between the sealing member into which the locking claw is inserted and the other sealing member is disconnected. Thereafter, when the sealing process is performed again, the locking claws are inserted into the long holes of the other sealing members. If the history of opening the substrate box 273 is left in the substrate box 273, it can be easily found that the unauthorized opening has been performed by looking at the substrate box 273.

  The voice lamp control device 272 includes a CPU that controls voice and lamp display according to instructions from the display control device 214, and a voice lamp control board including other ROM, RAM, various ports, and the like. Is accommodated in a substrate box 275 made of a transparent resin material or the like. A power relay board 276 is mounted on the sound lamp control device 272, and the power of the power supply device 313 is supplied to the display control device 214 and the sound lamp control device 272 via the power relay board 276. .

  The mounting base 251 is made of a synthetic resin such as a polycarbonate resin, and is colored opaque, for example, green or blue. However, the mounting base 251 may be colorless and transparent or translucent. Two flat substrate mounting surfaces 252 and 253 are formed on the surface of the mounting base 251. These substrate mounting surfaces 252 and 253 extend in a direction orthogonal to the length and breadth, and are formed with a step in the front-rear direction. Standing portions 254 erected from the substrate mounting surface 252 are integrally formed on the upper edge portion and the lower edge portion of the substrate mounting surface 252, respectively. The main controller 271 is disposed on the horizontally long substrate mounting surface 252 and the sound lamp controller 272 is disposed on the vertically long substrate mounting surface 253. At this time, the upper and lower sides of main controller 271 are supported by upright portions 254. The sound lamp control device 172 is fixed to the board mounting surface 253 with screws or the like at a plurality of locations.

  Here, as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the substrate mounting surface 252 is formed with horizontally elongated through holes 256 at two positions on the left and right. On the other hand, the substrate box 273 of the main control device 271 is provided with rotationally-operated fixtures 277 at two positions on the left and right sides of the back surface thereof. When the main controller 271 is mounted on the board mounting surface 252, the main controller 271 is placed so that the fixing tool 277 is inserted into the through hole 256 of the board mounting surface 252. The main control device 271 is locked by the turning operation. Therefore, the main control device 271 cannot be removed unless the lock 277 is unlocked from the back side of the first control board unit 201, so that a deterrent effect such as board removal is obtained.

  In addition, in the mount 251, a shielding part 257 for shielding an opening leading to the back space of the substrate mounting surface 252 is provided below the main substrate mounting surface 252. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent a hand or the like from being inserted into the back surface of the mounting base 251 from below the board mounting surface 252 so that the locked state of the fixture 277 cannot be illegally released. Further, when the first control board unit 201 is mounted on the back surface of the pachinko machine 10, the upper portion of the unit 201 is covered with the back pack unit 203, so that it is also prevented that a hand or the like is inserted into the back surface of the mounting base 251. The locked state of the fixture 277 cannot be illegally released.

  As described above, the first control board unit 201 cannot be removed unless the back pack unit 203 is opened at a predetermined angle or larger, or the unit 203 is not removed. The back pack unit 203 cannot be opened unless the main body frame 12 is opened with respect to the outer frame 11 by key operation. That is, if the main body frame 12 cannot be opened, the first control board unit 201 cannot be rotated or removed as a result, and the main controller 271 cannot be removed. Therefore, unauthorized replacement or theft of the main controller 271 can be effectively prevented.

  The main control device 271 is arranged on the near side when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the sound lamp control device 272 is arranged on the back side. In this case, since the substrate mounting surfaces 252 and 253 are formed with steps in the front-rear direction, the control devices 271 and 272 are mounted in a state where the main controller 271 and the sound lamp controller 272 are mounted on the substrate mounting surfaces 252 and 253. Are arranged with part of them stacked one after the other. That is, as can be seen in FIG. 15 and the like, main controller 271 is arranged in a state where a part thereof (about 1/3 in the present embodiment) is floated. Therefore, it is possible to extend the sound lamp control device 272 to a region overlapping with the main control device 271, and, from another viewpoint, it is possible to extend the main control device 271 to a region overlapping with the sound lamp control device 272. Even within the limited size of the pachinko machine 10, it is possible to satisfactorily cope with the increase in size of the control devices 271 and 272, and the control devices 271 and 272 can be installed efficiently. In addition, when the first control board unit 201 is mounted on the game board 30, a space is secured behind the board mounting surface 252, and the variable winning devices 32a and 32b and their electrical wiring can be installed without difficulty. ing. Note that lattice-like ribs 258 are provided on the back surface of the substrate mounting surface 252 to enhance the support strength of the main controller 271.

  A pair of upper and lower retaining pins 261 are provided on the left end surface of the mounting base 251, and the first control board unit 201 is rotated with respect to the game board 30 by attaching the retaining pins 261 to the bearing fitting 231. Cantilevered so that it can move. A pair of upper and lower nai latches 262 are provided at the right end portion of the mounting base 251 as fasteners to be fitted into the fastening holes 232. A long hole 263 in which the locking claw piece 233 is locked is provided at the upper end portion of the mounting base 251. Therefore, the first control board unit 201 is fixed to the game board 30 by fitting the nail latch 262 into the tightened hole 232 and locking the locking claw piece 233 in the long hole 263. It should be noted that the bearing fitting 231 and the latch pin 261 are in the support shaft portion M1, the fastened hole 232 and the ny latch 262 are in the fastening portion M2, and the locking claw piece 233 and the long hole 263 are in the locking claw portion M3. Each corresponds.

  Next, the configuration of the second control board unit 202 will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 is a front view of the second control board unit 202, FIG. 19 is a perspective view of the unit 202, and FIG. 20 is an exploded perspective view of the unit 202.

  The second control board unit 202 has a horizontally long mounting base 301 on which a payout control device 311, a firing control device 312, a power supply device 313 and a card unit connection board 314 are mounted. The payout control device 311 and the launch control device 312 are provided with a control board including a central control CPU, a ROM, a RAM, various ports, and the like. The payout control board of the payout control device 311 controls the payout of prize balls and rental balls. The launch motor 229 is controlled by the launch control board of the launch controller 312 in accordance with the operation of the game ball launch handle 18 by the player. In addition, a predetermined power supply voltage required by various control devices or the like is generated and output by the power supply board of the power supply device 313. The card unit connection board 314 is electrically connected to the ball lending operation unit 120 on the front surface of the pachinko machine and a card unit (not shown), and mainly receives a ball lending operation command by a player and outputs it to the payout control device 311. It is. Note that the card unit connection board 314 is not necessary in a cash machine in which game balls are rented directly from the ball lending device or the like to the upper plate without using a card unit.

  The payout control device 311, the firing control device 312, the power supply device 313, and the card unit connection substrate 314 are respectively configured to be accommodated in substrate boxes 315, 316, 317, and 318 made of a transparent resin material or the like. In particular, in the payout control device 311, as with the main control device 271, the substrate box 315 constituting the enclosing means includes a box base and a box cover, which are connected to each other so as not to be opened by a sealing unit 319 as a sealing means, As a result, the substrate box 315 is sealed. The payout control device 311 is provided with a state return switch 321. For example, when the state return switch 321 is pressed when a payout error occurs, such as a ball clogging of a payout motor, which will be described later, the payout motor is rotated forward and reverse so that the ball clogging is eliminated (return to the normal state). It has become. The power supply device 313 is provided with a RAM erase switch 323. This pachinko machine 10 has a backup function for various data, and even if a power failure occurs, it retains the state at the time of the power failure, and returns to the state at the time of the power failure at the time of recovery from the power failure (power recovery). It can be done. Therefore, for example, when the power supply is turned off in the normal procedure as in the case of the game hall being closed, the state before the turn-off is stored and retained. It is like that.

  The mounting base 301 is made of, for example, a colorless and transparent resin molded product, and a flat board mounting surface 302 is provided on the surface thereof. On the board mounting surface 302, the firing control device 312, the power supply device 313, and the card unit connection board 314 are mounted side by side and fixed with screws or the like. A substantially flat pedestal plate 303 is placed on the substrate box 317 of the power supply device 313, and a payout control device 311 is mounted on the pedestal plate 303 and fixed with screws or the like. Since the pedestal plate 303 is interposed between the payout control device 311 and the power supply device 313, for example, in order to install a metal plate for noise removal, a metal plate or the like may be attached to the pedestal plate 303, and noise countermeasures are simple. Can be realized.

  The mounting base 301 is provided with a pair of upper and lower retaining pins 305 at the right end when viewed from the rear of the pachinko machine 10, and the second control board unit is inserted into the bearing portion 237 from above. 202 is cantilevered so as to be rotatable with respect to the main body frame 12. A pair of upper and lower nail latches 306 are provided as fasteners at the left end of the mounting base 301, and the second control board unit 202 is fixed to the main body frame 12 by fitting the nail latch 306 into the tightened hole 239. The bearing portion 237 and the latch pin 305 correspond to the support shaft portion M4, and the fastened hole 239 and the ny latch 306 correspond to the fastening portion M5, respectively.

  Next, the configuration of the back pack unit 203 will be described with reference to FIGS. 21 is a front view of the back pack unit 203, and FIG. 22 is an exploded perspective view of the back pack unit 203.

  The back pack unit 203 is configured by integrating a back pack 351 and a game ball payout mechanism 352. The back pack 351 is integrally formed of, for example, a synthetic resin such as ABS resin, and includes a substantially flat base portion 353 and a protective cover portion 354 that protrudes rearward from the pachinko machine 10 and has a horizontally long substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. The protective cover 354 has a shape in which the left and right side surfaces and the upper surface are closed and only the lower surface is opened, and has a size sufficient to surround at least the variable display unit 35. However, in this embodiment, the above-described sound lamp control device 272 is also enclosed. A large number of ventilation holes 354 a are provided on the back surface of the protective cover portion 354. The vent holes 354a are each formed in a long hole shape, and the respective vent holes 354a are provided adjacent to each other at relatively close positions. Therefore, the back surface of the back pack 351 can be easily opened by cutting the resin portion between the adjacent vent holes 354a. That is, a predetermined test or the like can be easily performed by cutting the resin portion between the vent holes 354a to expose the display control device 214 and the like inside.

  On the base portion 353 of the back pack 351, a payout mechanism portion 352 is disposed so as to bypass the protective cover portion 354. That is, a tank 355 that opens upward is provided at the top of the back pack 351, and game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are sequentially replenished to the tank 355. Below the tank 355, for example, tank rails 356 having two rows (two rows) of ball passages in the horizontal direction and gently inclined toward the downstream side are connected. A case rail 357 is connected. The payout device 358 is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 357, and the payout motor 358a is driven by the control of the payout control device 311 so that a required number of game balls are paid out appropriately. The game balls paid out from the payout device 358 are supplied to the upper plate 23 and the like through the payout passage 359 and the like. Although not shown, a tank ball absence sensor that detects the presence or absence of a game ball supplied from the tank 355 or the tank rail 356 is provided upstream of the case rail 357. The payout device 358 is provided with a payout rotation sensor that detects the rotation of the payout motor 358a and a payout count switch that counts the number of game balls to be paid out.

  A vibrator 360 for applying vibration to the tank rail 356 is attached to the tank rail 356. Vibrator 360 is unitized by a vibrator motor and a synthetic resin case that accommodates the vibrator motor, and is attached to tank rail 356 by two legs 360a. Therefore, if a clogged ball occurs near the tank rail 356, the clogged ball is eliminated by driving the vibrator 360.

  The payout mechanism unit 352 is provided with a payout relay board 381 for relaying a payout command signal from the payout control device 311 to the payout device 358 and a power switch board 382 for taking in the main power from the outside. Yes. The power switch board 382 is supplied with, for example, AC 24 volt main power via a voltage converter, and is turned on or off by switching the power switch 382a.

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

  The back pack 351 is provided with a frame external terminal plate 390 on the upper right portion thereof. The frame external terminal plate 390 has an output terminal for outputting a signal when a game ball is insufficient in the tank 355 and the tank rail 356, an output terminal for outputting a signal every time a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out, An output terminal for outputting a signal each time a number of game balls are lent, an output terminal for outputting a signal when the main body frame 12 is opened, and an output terminal for outputting a signal when the front door frame 13 is opened are provided. . And the signal regarding the state of a frame side is output with respect to the management control apparatus of the game hall side through these output terminals. Note that an output terminal for outputting a signal every time a predetermined number of game balls are lent out is not necessary in a so-called cash machine.

  The back pack 351 is provided with a substantially rectangular window 391 adjacent to the frame external terminal plate 390. Therefore, in a state where the back pack unit 203 is attached to the main body frame 12, the board external terminal plate 230 on the back surface of the game board 30 is exposed through the window 391, and the board external terminal plate 230 remains attached with the back pack unit 203 attached. Can be operated. As described above, the board external terminal plate 230 is attached to the collective board unit 215 in an easily removable state. The external terminal plate 230 can be taken out. A main body frame opening switch 392 for detecting the open state of the main body frame 12 is provided at the upper right portion of the back pack 351. When the main body frame 12 is closed with respect to the outer frame 11, the metal of the switch 392 is provided. The contact is closed and the closing of the main body frame 12 is detected. When the main body frame 12 is opened relative to the outer frame 11, the metal contact is opened and the opening of the main body frame 12 is detected.

  The back pack 351 is provided with a pair of upper and lower latch pins 385 at the right end when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10. By inserting the latch pins 385 into the bearing portion 238 from above, the back pack unit 203 is mounted. The body frame 12 is cantilevered so as to be rotatable. The back pack 351 is provided with a pair of upper and lower nai latches 386 as fasteners at the left end portion, and an engaging hole 387 is provided at the upper end portion. The nai latch 386 is fitted into the fastening hole 240 and the engaging hole The back pack unit 203 is fixed to the main body frame 12 by rotating the fixing tool 242 after inserting the fixing tool 242 into 387. Further, the back pack unit 203 is also fixed to the main body frame 12 by the fixtures 241 and 243. The bearing portion 238 and the latch pin 385 correspond to the support shaft portion M6, the fastened hole 240 and the ny latch 386 correspond to the fastening portion M7, and the fixture 242 and the locking hole 387 correspond to the locking portion M8, respectively. To do. Further, the fixture 243 corresponds to the locking portion M9.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described based on the block diagram of FIG.

  The main controller 271 is equipped with a CPU 501 as a one-chip microcomputer that is an arithmetic unit. The CPU 501 includes a ROM 502 that stores various control programs executed by the CPU 501 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 502 is executed. A RAM 503 and various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are incorporated.

  The RAM 503 is configured to retain (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 313 even after the pachinko machine 10 is powered off. The RAM 503 temporarily stores various data and the like. In addition to the memory and area for this purpose, a backup area 503a is provided.

  The backup area 503a stores values such as a stack pointer, each register, and I / O when the power is shut down (including when a power failure occurs, the same applies hereinafter) when the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The area of the pachinko machine 10 can be restored to the state before the power cut-off based on the information in the backup area 503a when the power is turned on (including power-on due to power failure cancellation). Yes. Writing to the backup area 503a is executed when the power is shut off by the NMI interrupt processing (see FIG. 31), and restoration of each value written in the backup area 503a is executed in the main processing (see FIG. 32) when the power is turned on. Note that the power failure signal SG1 from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 501 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The NMI interrupt process as a process is immediately executed.

  An input / output port 505 is connected to the CPU 501 of the main control device 271 via a bus line 504 including an address bus and a data bus. A RAM erase switch circuit 543, a payout control device 311 (to be described later), a switch group (not shown), and the like are connected to the input side of the main control device 271. On the other hand, a payout control device 311 and a display control device 214 are connected to the output side of the main control device 271. In addition, an LED switch disposed in each of the specific lamp portions 47 and 48 and an LED switch disposed in the accessory lamp portion 49 are also connected. That is, the specific lamp units 47 and 48 and the accessory lamp unit 49 are directly controlled by the main controller 271. Although not shown in the figure, a lamp switch disposed in the holding lamp 44 and the accessory lamp section 49 of the variable display unit 35 is also connected to the output side of the main controller 271.

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

  The RAM 513 of the payout control device 311 is configured to hold (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 313 even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut off, like the RAM 503 of the main control device 271. The RAM 513 is provided with a backup area 513a in addition to a memory and an area for temporarily storing various data.

  The backup area 513a is an area for storing the stack pointer, registers, I / O, and other values when the power is cut off when the power is cut off due to a power failure or the like. Based on the information in the backup area 513a, the state of the pachinko machine 10 can be restored to the state before the power is shut off. Writing to the backup area 513a is executed when the power is shut off by the NMI interrupt processing, and restoration of each value written to the backup area 513a is executed in the main processing when the power is turned on. Similarly to the CPU 501 of the main controller 271, the power failure signal SG1 is input from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 to the NMI terminal of the CPU 511 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The NMI interrupt process is immediately executed.

  An input / output port 515 is connected to the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 via a bus line 514 including an address bus and a data bus. A RAM erase switch circuit 543, a main control device 271, a firing control device 312, a payout motor 358a, and the like are connected to the input / output port 515, respectively.

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

  The display control device 214 controls the symbol variation display and the jackpot display under the jackpot state in the symbol display device 41. The display control device 214 includes a CPU 521, a program ROM 522, a work RAM 523, a video RAM 524, a character ROM 525, an image controller 526, an input port 527, two output ports 528 and 529, and bus lines 530 and 531. It has. The output side of the main controller 271 is connected to the input side of the input port 527. A CPU 521, a program ROM 522, a work RAM 523, and an image controller 526 are connected to the output side of the input port 527, and an output port 528 is connected via a bus line 530. An audio lamp control device 272 is connected to the output side of the output port 528. Further, an output port 529 is connected to the image controller 526 via a bus line 531, and a symbol display device 41 is connected to the output side of the output port 529.

  The CPU 521 of the display control device 214 performs display control of the symbol display device 41 based on various commands such as a variation pattern command transmitted from the main control device 271 and transmits a control command to the sound lamp control device 272. . The program ROM 522 is a memory for storing various control programs executed by the CPU 521 and fixed value data such as background image data. The work RAM 523 stores work data and flags used when the CPU 521 executes various programs. This is a memory for temporary storage.

  The video RAM 524 is a memory for storing display data displayed on the symbol display device 41, and the display content of the symbol display device 41 is changed by rewriting the contents of the video RAM 524. The character ROM 525 is a memory for storing character data such as symbols displayed on the symbol display device 41. The image controller 526 adjusts the timings of the CPU 521, the video RAM 524, and the output port 529 to intervene in reading and writing data, and reads display data stored in the video RAM 524 from the character ROM 525 at a predetermined timing to display a symbol. It is displayed on the device 41.

  The sound lamp control device 272 controls the speaker 20, the annular illumination unit 102, and the like based on a control command transmitted from the display control device 214, and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, various ports, and the like.

  The power supply device 313 includes a power supply unit 541 for supplying power to each unit of the pachinko machine 10, a power failure monitoring circuit 542 for monitoring power interruption due to a power failure, and a RAM erase switch circuit 543 connected to the RAM erase switch 323. And. The power supply unit 541 supplies necessary operation power to the main control device 271 and the payout control device 311 through a power supply path (not shown). As its outline, the power supply unit 541 takes in an AC 24 volt power supply supplied from the outside, and generates a + 12V power supply for driving various switches and motors, a + 5V power supply for logic, a backup power supply for RAM backup, and the like. Then, these + 12V power supply, + 5V power supply and backup power supply are supplied to the main control device 271 and the payout control device 311. Note that operation power (+12 V power, +5 V power, etc.) is supplied to the launch control device 312 via the payout control device 311.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 542 is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal SG1 to each NMI terminal of the CPU 501 of the main control device 271 and the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 542 monitors the DC stable voltage of 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 541, and determines that a power failure (power shutdown) occurs when this voltage is less than 22 volts. The power failure signal SG1 is output to the main controller 271 and the payout controller 311. By the output of the power failure signal SG1, the main controller 271 and the payout controller 311 recognize the occurrence of the power failure and execute the NMI interrupt process. The power supply unit 541 outputs the output of 5 volts, which is the drive voltage of the control system, to a normal value for a time sufficient to execute the NMI interrupt processing even after the DC stable voltage of 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts. Configured to maintain. Therefore, the main control device 271 and the payout control device 311 can normally execute and complete the NMI interrupt processing.

  The RAM erase switch circuit 543 receives a switch signal of the RAM erase switch 323, and outputs a RAM erase signal SG2 for clearing backup data of the main controller 271 and the payout controller 311 in accordance with the state of the switch 323. It is. When the RAM erase switch 323 is pressed, the RAM erase switch circuit 543 outputs a RAM erase signal SG2 to the main controller 271 and the payout controller 311. Thereby, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on while the RAM erase switch 323 is pressed, the data in the respective backup areas 503a and 513a is cleared in the main controller 271 and the payout controller 311.

  Here, the display contents of the symbol display device 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 24 is a diagram individually showing symbols that are variably displayed on the symbol display device 41, and FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a display screen G of the symbol display device 41.

  As shown in FIGS. 24 (a) to 24 (j), the symbol is composed of nine types of main symbols with numbers "1" to "9", respectively, and sub-patterns composed of shell-shaped symbols. Has been. More specifically, the numbers “1” to “9” are attached to the right side of nine types of character symbols such as octopus to form the main symbol.

  Next, the display screen G of the symbol display device 41 will be described. As shown in FIG. 25A, on the display screen G of the symbol display device 41, three symbol rows Z1, Z2 and Z3 of the upper, middle and lower stages are set. Each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is configured by arranging the above-described main symbols and sub-symbols in a predetermined order. Specifically, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in descending order of numbers in the upper symbol row Z1, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. . In the lower symbol row Z3, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in ascending numerical order, and one sub symbol is arranged between the main symbols. That is, the upper symbol row Z1 and the lower symbol row Z3 are composed of 18 symbols. On the other hand, in the middle symbol row Z2, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in ascending numerical order, and then between the main symbol “9” and the main symbol “1”. In addition, a main symbol “4” is additionally arranged, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. In other words, only the middle symbol row Z2 is composed of 20 symbols by arranging 10 main symbols. On the display screen G, the symbols in the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are displayed in a variable manner so as to scroll in a predetermined direction with periodicity. More specifically, when a game ball is won in each operating port 33a, the symbols in these symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are displayed in a variable manner so as to scroll from right to left. Also, as shown in FIG. 25 (b), the display screen G is designed to stop and display three symbols for each symbol row, and as a result, a total of nine symbols of 3 × 3 are stopped and displayed. It has come to be.

  The display screen G has five effective lines, that is, a left line L1, a middle line L2, a right line L3, a right lowering line L4, and a right uppering line L5. Then, the variable display is stopped in the order of the upper symbol row Z1 → the lower symbol row Z3 → the middle symbol row Z2, and a combination of jackpot symbols (a combination of the same main symbols in the present embodiment) is formed on any effective line. If the fluctuation display of all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is finished in the state, a big hit video is displayed as a big hit occurrence. In addition, as the previous stage of jackpot, when the same main symbol of the upper symbol row Z1 and the lower symbol row Z3 is stopped and displayed on any one of the effective lines, reach is performed, and then reach effect is performed. In the following description, for the sake of convenience, each main symbol is described by a number attached to each. Specifically, “1” symbol, “2” symbol, “3” symbol,... “9” symbol, respectively. Is described. In addition, the same main symbol in the upper symbol row Z1 and the lower symbol row Z3 when reaching reach is described as a reach symbol, and an effective line where the reach symbol is stopped is described as a reach line.

  Furthermore, a first sub display area Ga partitioned by a small area is set in the lower left corner of the display screen G, and a second partitioned by a small area is set in the lower right corner of the display screen G. A sub display area Gb is set. In the sub display areas Ga and Gb, shell characters that are displayed in a cyclic manner separately from the symbols are displayed. The shell character is variably displayed so that the shell portion repeats opening and closing periodically. In the case of a specific jackpot, the fluctuation display is terminated with the shell part fully open, and in the case of a non-specific jackpot, the fluctuation display is terminated with the shell part half open, The change display is terminated when the shell is closed. As will be described in detail later, when the switching display of the first specific lamp unit 47 is performed, the shell character in the first sub display area Ga is variably displayed and the switching display of the second specific lamp unit 48 is performed. The shell characters in the second sub display area Gb are displayed in a variable manner.

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

  In the present embodiment, the CPU 501 in the main control device 271 uses various counter information at the time of game to set up the big win lottery, the setting of the emission color of each of the specific lamp units 47 and 48, and the setting of the symbol display of the symbol display device 41. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 26, the jackpot random number counter C1 used for the jackpot lottery and the transition to the normal state or the high probability state when the jackpot state ends. Transition random number counter C2 used for lottery selection, reach random number counter C3 used for reach lottery when changing the symbols out of the way, random number initial value counter CINI used for initial value setting of jackpot random number counter C1, and design Used to set the variation type counter CS used to select the variation pattern of the upper symbol row Z1, the middle symbol row Z2, and the lower symbol row Z3. Each off the symbol counter CU on the lower, middle and that, CM, has decided to use the CL.

  Among these counters, the counters C1 to C3, CINI, and CS are loop counters that add 1 to the previous value every time they are updated, and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value. Further, the out symbol counters CU, CM, CL are configured such that register values are added using an R register (refresh register) in the CPU 501, and as a result, the numerical values change randomly. Each counter is updated at short time intervals, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 503. The RAM 503 is provided with a reserved ball storage area composed of a first specific lamp section reservation area Ra, a second specific lamp section reservation area Rb, a common reservation area CR, and an execution area. In the reserved ball storage area, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the transition random number counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 are stored in time series in accordance with the winning histories of the game balls to the operation ports 33a and 33b. It has come to be.

  The jackpot random number counter C1 is configured so that, for example, 1 is sequentially added within a range of 0 to 1439, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 1439), it returns to 0. In particular, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the jackpot random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 1439), and is updated once for each timer interruption and is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of normal processing. The jackpot random number counter C1 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in the present embodiment), and stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game balls win the respective operation ports 33a and 33b. More specifically, it is stored in the reserved area Ra for the first specific lamp portion of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball is won in the first operation port 33a, and the second specification of the RAM 503 is performed at the timing when the game ball is won in the second operation port 33b. It is stored in the lamp section holding area Rb. That is, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is stored in any of the operation ports 33a, 33b even when a game ball wins. There are two types of random number values that are jackpots, a normal state and a high probability state. The number of random number values that are jackpots under the normal state is 9, and the values are “29, 31, 37”. , 47, 97, 101, 123, 337, 673 ”, and the number of random numbers that are jackpots under the high probability state is 28, and the values are“ 17, 19, 23, 43, 59, 61, 67 ”. 73, 79, 83, 89, 93, 103, 113, 134, 201, 268, 337, 402, 469, 536, 603, 673, 737, 804, 871, 938, 1005 ". In other words, the jackpot probability is about 1/170 in the normal state and about 1/51 in the high probability state. Further, as will be described in detail later, when the jackpot is won based on the winning of the game ball in the first working port 33a, the number of rounds in the jackpot is set to any one of 1 to 9 rounds. The number of rounds is determined by the obtained random number. For example, when the value of the big hit random number counter C1 is “29” in the normal state and the big hit is won, the round number is 2, and in the normal state the big number random number counter C1 If the value of “31” is a big win, the number of rounds will be 2. In the normal state, when the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is a jackpot at “673”, the number of rounds is nine. That is, the number of rounds is set as 1, 2, 3,... The case where the gaming state is a jackpot state will be described later.

  In the present embodiment, the number of rounds is all set to 2 when it is determined that the game is won based on the winning of the game ball in the first operation port 33a in the high probability state. The high probability state means a state in which the subsequent jackpot probability has increased as an added value after the end of the jackpot state, that is, a so-called probability change state, and the normal state (low probability state) is a game that is not such a high probability state. State. Further, in the present embodiment, a time reduction state is set as the gaming state. The random number that is a big hit in the short time state is the same as in the normal state. The short time state will be described later.

  The transition random number counter C2 is configured so that 1 is added in order within a range of 0 to 25 and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 25). In this embodiment, the transition random number counter C2 determines whether or not to shift to the high probability state after the end of the jackpot state. For example, in the first jackpot state, C2 = 0 to 13 When the jackpot state ends, the state shifts to a high probability state, and when C2 = 14 to 25, the state shifts to the normal state after the end of the jackpot state. That is, it shifts to a high probability state in half of the case where the first jackpot state is finished. Details of the transition random number counter C2 and the jackpot state will be described later.

  For example, the reach random number counter C3 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 110, for example, and reaches a maximum value (that is, 110) and then returns to 0. In the present embodiment, the reach random number counter C3 causes a jackpot symbol (specifically, the same main symbol as the reach symbol) that can be a big hit in the game times of the last stop symbol sequence (in the present embodiment, the middle symbol sequence Z2). The front-rear-reach reach that stops by one shift forward and backward from the reach line, the “reach other than front-rear-reach” where the jackpot symbol of the final stop symbol line stops other than before and after the reach line, and the upper symbol line Z1 and lower It is assumed that the same main symbol of the symbol row Z3 does not stop at the active line and does not reach and “lots out” are selected. In other words, in the present embodiment, whether or not to perform detach reach is determined by lottery by the reach random number counter C3. This corresponds to reach, and C3 = 22 to 110 corresponds to complete detachment. Note that the reach lottery may be set individually according to the game state, the number of activated balls at the start of change, and the like. The reach random number counter C3 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in the present embodiment), and stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game balls are won in the respective operation ports 33a and 33b. More specifically, it is stored in the reserved area Ra for the first specific lamp portion of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball is won in the first operation port 33a, and the second specification of the RAM 503 is performed at the timing when the game ball is won in the second operation port 33b. It is stored in the lamp section holding area Rb. That is, the value of the reach random number counter C3 is stored in any of the operation ports 33a and 33b, even when a game ball wins.

  For example, the variation type counter CS is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 198, for example, and reaches a maximum value (that is, 198) and then returns to 0. The variation type counter CS determines a reach type such as normal reach and super reach, and other rough symbol variation modes. The variation type counter CS is updated once every time a normal process to be described later is executed once, and is repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the normal process. Then, the buffer value of the variation type counter CS is acquired when determining the variation pattern at the start of symbol variation.

  The upper, middle, and lower off symbol counters CU, CM, and CL display a stop symbol that is stopped and displayed on the left line L1 of the upper symbol row Z1, the middle symbol row Z2, and the lower symbol row Z3 when the big hit lottery is lost. The number of counter values is the same as the number of symbols variably displayed in each symbol row Z1 to Z3. That is, 18 (0 to 17) counter values are prepared for the up / down symbol counter CU and the down / out symbol counter CL, and 20 (0 to 19) counter values are prepared for the middle / out symbol symbol CM. A value is provided. The stop symbol to be stopped and displayed on the left line L1 of the upper symbol row Z1 is determined by the up / down symbol counter CU, and the stop symbol to be stopped and displayed on the left line L1 of the middle symbol row Z2 is determined by the middle / off symbol counter CM. A stop symbol to be stopped and displayed on the left line L1 of the lower symbol row Z3 is determined by the down / off symbol counter CL. By the way, in the present embodiment, each symbol row Z1 to Z3 in which the main symbols are arranged in ascending order or descending order is variably displayed so as to scroll. Therefore, if the symbols to be stopped and displayed on the left line L1 are determined, the symbols to be stopped and displayed on the middle line L2 and the right line L3 can be uniquely derived.

  In the present embodiment, the value of each off symbol counter CU, CM, CL is updated at random by using the value of the R register built in the CPU 501. That is, when each outlier symbol counter CU, CM, CL is updated, the lower 3 bits of the R register are added to the previous value, and the addition result is the maximum value (18, 20, 18 in this embodiment, respectively). If it exceeds, the current value is determined by subtracting the maximum value. Each outlier symbol counter CU, CM, CL is updated within the normal processing so that the update times do not overlap, and the combination of these outlier symbol counters CU, CM, CL is the reach other than front / rear symbol buffer of RAM 503, reach other than front / rear out It is stored in either the symbol buffer or the completely off symbol buffer. Then, when determining the variation pattern at the start of symbol variation, one of the buffer values of the front / rear out of reach symbol buffer, the non-front / rear out reach symbol buffer, and the complete out of symbol buffer is acquired according to the value of the reach random number counter C3.

  In addition, the magnitude | size and range of each counter are only examples, and can be changed arbitrarily. However, if importance is attached to irregularity, it is desirable that the jackpot random number counter C1, the reach random number counter C3, and the variation type counter CS are all different prime numbers and are not synchronized in any case. Although not shown in the drawings, the accessory random number counter C4 is used for the lottery of the accessory lamp unit 49. For example, the accessory random number counter C4 is configured as a loop counter that is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 250 and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 250). The accessory random number counter C4 is periodically updated (once every timer interruption in this embodiment) and stored in the accessory holding ball storage area of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball passes through the left or right through gate 34. Is done. That is, although not shown in the figure, the RAM 503 is provided with an accessory holding ball storage area composed of one execution area and four holding areas. In each holding area, game balls to the through gate 34 are stored. The value of the accessory random number counter C4 is stored in time series according to the passage history. The number of random numbers to be won is 228 in the high probability state, and the value is “0 to 227”. Further, the number of random number values to be won in the case of not being in a high probability state is 23, and the value is “0 to 23”. That is, the probability of winning in the high probability state is set to about 1 / 1.1, and in the normal state, it is set to about 1/11.

  Here, the configuration of the reserved ball storage area will be described in more detail with reference to FIG.

  The holding area Ra for the first specific lamp unit is a holding for storing the values of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the reach random number counter C3 in time series in accordance with the winning history of the game balls to the first operating port 33a. It is an area. The reserved area Ra for the first specific lamp section is composed of four storage areas, a first area to a fourth area, and a reserved number storage area. Each storage area includes a C1 storage area for storing the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 and a C3 storage area for storing the value of the reach random number counter C3. With the four storage areas from the first area to the fourth area, up to four game balls winning histories to the first operation port 33a are held and stored.

  The C1 storage area is composed of 2 bytes, and the jackpot counter C1 value of any one of 0 to 1439 is stored using the lower 10 bits of 0 to 9. The upper 6 bits of 10 to 15 in the C1 storage area are unused areas.

  The C3 storage area is composed of 1 byte, and the reach random number counter C3 value of 0 to 110 is stored using the lower 7 bits of 0 to 6. The most significant bit of the C3 storage area is an unused area.

  The number-of-holding storage area is a storage area for storing the number of used storage areas, that is, the number of game balls that have been placed in the first operation port 33a and are held. The reserved number storage area is composed of 1 byte, and any value of 0 to 4 is stored using the lower 3 bits of 0 to 2. The upper 5 bits of 3 to 7 in the reserved number storage area are unused areas.

  As described above, the first specific lamp unit reservation area Ra is configured by 13 bytes by four storage areas each having a three-byte structure and a storage number storage area having a one-byte structure.

  The second specific lamp part holding area Rb is a holding for storing the values of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the reach random number counter C3 in time series in accordance with the winning history of the game balls to the second working port 33b. It is an area. The holding area Rb for the second specific lamp section is composed of four storage areas from the first area to the fourth area and a holding number storage area. The four storage areas from the first area to the fourth area hold a maximum of four game ball winning histories in the second operation port 33b. The configuration of the storage area and the number-of-holds storage area is the same as that of the first specific lamp part reservation area Ra, and thus the description thereof will be omitted. However, the second specific lamp part reservation area Rb is the first specific lamp part reservation area. Like the area Ra, it is composed of 13 bytes by four storage areas of 3 bytes and a reserved number storage area of 1 byte.

  The common holding area CR is a holding area for storing the winning order of the game balls to the operation ports 33a and 33b and the total number of holdings of the holding areas Ra and Rb for each specific lamp unit. The common reserved area CR is composed of an order storage area and a total reserved number storage area.

  The order storage area is composed of 1 byte, and each bit is associated with eight storage areas from the first area to the eighth area. More specifically, they are associated with the first area, the second area,. The total reserved number storage area is composed of 1 byte, and any value from 0 to 8 is stored using lower 4 bits of 0 to 3. Of the total reserved number storage area, the upper 4 bits of 4 to 7 are unused areas.

  That is, the common reserved area CR is composed of 2 bytes by an order storage area having a 1-byte structure and a total reservation number storage area having a 1-byte structure.

  The execution area AE stores each value stored in the storage area of the first specific lamp part reservation area Ra or the second specific lamp part reservation area Rb when switching display of the specific lamp parts 47 and 48 is started. It is an area for moving. The execution area AE has the same configuration as the storage area for one of the specific lamp section holding areas Ra and Rb, that is, 3 bytes including a C1 storage area with 2 bytes and a C3 storage area with 1 byte. Has been.

  Next, each control process executed by the CPU 501 in the main controller 271 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. The processing of the CPU 501 is roughly divided into main processing that is started when the power is turned on, timer interrupt processing that is started periodically (in this embodiment, at a cycle of 2 msec), and power failure to the NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal). There is NMI interrupt processing activated by signal input. For convenience of explanation, first, timer interrupt processing and NMI interrupt processing will be described, and then main processing will be described. A program for executing each of these processes is stored in the ROM 502 described above as a part of the control program.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. This process is executed by the CPU 501 of the main controller 271 every 2 msec, for example.

  In FIG. 28, in step S101, various winning switch reading processes are executed. That is, the state of various switches (except for the RAM erase switch 323) connected to the main controller 271 is read, and the state of the switch is determined and the detection information (winning detection information) is stored.

  Thereafter, in step S102, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (676 in this embodiment). Then, the update value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503. In the subsequent step S103, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the transition random number counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 are updated. Specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1, the transition random number counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 are each incremented by 1 and when the counter values reach the maximum values (1439, 25, and 110, respectively in the present embodiment). Clear to 0 each. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C3 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503. Thereafter, in step S104, a start winning process associated with winning in each of the operation ports 33a and 33b is executed.

  This start winning process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S201, it is determined from the detection information of the first operating port switch 224a whether or not the game ball has won a prize (start winning prize) in the first operating port 33a. If it is determined that the game ball has won the first operating port 33a, in step S202, a prize ball payout command for causing the payout control device 311 to pay out three game balls is set. In the subsequent step S203, an external signal setting process is performed so as to output a signal to the management control device on the game hall side that the game ball has won the first operation port 33a. In step S204, the value stored in the reserved number storage area of the first specific lamp unit reservation area Ra is read, and the reserved storage number RaN stored in the first specific lamp unit reservation area Ra is set. Thereafter, in step S205, 0 is set in the operation port flag storage area provided in the RAM 503. The operating port flag storage area is a storage area used for storing which operating port 33a, 33b a game ball has won. After setting the operation port flag, in step S206, information acquisition processing for storing each value of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the reach random number counter C3 is performed, and this processing is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S201 that the game ball has not won the first operation port 33a, in step S207, whether or not the game ball has won the second operation port 33b (starting winning) is determined by the second operation port switch. It discriminate | determines with the detection information of 224b. If it is determined that the game ball has won the second operation port 33b, a prize ball payout command for causing the payout control device 311 to pay out five game balls is set in step S208. In a succeeding step S209, a winning ball number storing process for incrementing the value of the operation counter provided in the RAM 503 by 1 is performed. In step S210, an external signal setting process is performed in order to output a signal to the management control device on the game hall side that the game ball has won the second operation port 33b. In step S211, the value stored in the reserved number storage area of the second specific lamp unit holding area Rb is read, and the reserved storage number RbN stored in the second specific lamp unit holding area Rb is set. Thereafter, in step S212, 1 is set in the operation port flag storage area provided in the RAM 503. After setting the operation port flag, information acquisition processing is performed in step S206, and this processing ends.

  On the other hand, if both step S201 and step S207 are NO, that is, if a game ball has not won any of the first operation port 33a and the second operation port 33b, the present process is terminated.

  The prize ball payout command set in steps S202 and S208 is transmitted to the payout control device 311 in an external output process S601 of a normal process described later.

  Here, the information acquisition process of step S206 will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S301, it is determined whether or not the reserved storage number N (RaN or RbN) set in step S204 or step S211 described above is less than an upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment). If the reserved memory number N is the upper limit value, the process is terminated as it is. If the reserved memory number N is less than the upper limit value, the reserved memory number N of the corresponding specific lamp unit reserved area is incremented by 1 in step S302. In step S303, the value stored in the total reserved number storage area of the common reserved area CR (hereinafter referred to as the common reserved number CRN) is incremented by one. In a succeeding step S304, it is determined whether or not the value stored in the operation port flag storage area is zero.

  When the value stored in the operating port flag storage area is 1 instead of 0, it means that the game ball has won the second operating port 33b. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S305, and 1 is set as a hold flag in the storage area corresponding to the common hold number CRN among the order storage areas of the common hold area CR. Thereafter, in step S306, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the reach random number counter C3 updated in step S103 are set to the first storage area in the free storage area of the second specific lamp unit holding area Rb, that is, the above-described value. In step S302, the number is stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number RbN incremented by one. Then, after turning on the second hold lamp 44b of the variable display unit 35 corresponding to the hold storage number RbN, this process is ended. The second hold lamp 44b is sequentially turned on from the left side. For example, if the hold memory number RbN is 1, the second hold lamp 44b at the left end (that is, the second specific lamp section 48 side) is turned on, and the hold is made. If the stored number RbN is 4, the rightmost second holding lamp 44b is turned on.

  On the other hand, when the value stored in the operation port flag storage area is 0, it means that the game ball has won the first operation port 33a. In such a case, step S306 is performed without setting the hold flag in the storage area corresponding to the common hold number CRN among the order storage areas of the common hold area CR, that is, without changing the value of the corresponding storage area from 0. Proceed to Then, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the reach random number counter C3 updated in the step S103 are used as the first storage area in the free storage area of the first specific lamp unit holding area Ra, that is, in the step S302. Stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number RaN incremented by one. Then, after the first hold lamp 44a of the variable display unit 35 corresponding to the hold storage number RaN is turned on, this process is ended. The first hold lamp 44a is sequentially turned on from the right side. For example, if the hold storage number RaN is 1, the first hold lamp 44a at the right end (that is, the first specific lamp unit 47 side) is turned on, and the hold is made. If the stored number RaN is 4, the first hold lamp 44a at the left end is turned on.

  Returning to the description of the timer interrupt process, after performing the start winning process, the CPU 501 once ends the timer interrupt process.

  In addition, when the game ball wins each of the operation ports 33a and 33b (start winning), the symbol variation display is started accordingly, but after the start winning, the symbol is started after the variation display is finished. There is a restriction that a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) must elapse before the time. Therefore, in the start winning process, when the start winning is confirmed, a timer for measuring the elapsed time after the start winning is set after each counter value storing process (step S306). Specifically, since the start winning process is executed at a cycle of 2 msec, for example, in order to measure an elapsed time of 5 seconds, a numerical value “2500” is set in the timer, and the timer value is incremented by 1 for each start winning process. Subtract. This timer value is stored and managed in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 together with the values of the respective counters C1 and C3. In setting a symbol variation pattern, which will be described later, the timer value is referred to, and a variation pattern is set according to the remaining time (so that symbol variation is stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed).

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the NMI interrupt process. This process is executed by the CPU 501 of the main controller 271 when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. By this NMI interruption, the state of the main controller 271 at the time of power-off is stored in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503. That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal SG1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 to the NMI terminal of the CPU 501 in the main controller 271 and the CPU 501 interrupts the control being executed. To start NMI interrupt processing. The NMI interrupt processing program in FIG. 31 is stored in the ROM 502 of the main controller 271. For a predetermined time after the power failure signal SG1 is output, power is supplied from the power supply unit 541 so that the processing of the main controller 271 can be executed, and the NMI interrupt processing is executed within the predetermined time.

  In the NMI interrupt processing, in step S401, the used register is saved in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503, and in the subsequent step S402, the value of the stack pointer is stored in the backup area 503a. Further, in step S403, the power interruption occurrence information is set in the backup area 503a, and in step S404, a power interruption notification command indicating that the power has been interrupted is transmitted to another control device. In step S405, a RAM determination value is calculated and stored in the backup area 503a. The RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of the RAM 503. In step S406, RAM access is prohibited. After that, an infinite loop is entered in preparation for the case where the power supply is completely shut down and processing cannot be executed.

  The above NMI interrupt processing is similarly executed in the payout control device 311, and the state of the payout control device 311 when the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like is stored in the backup area 513 a of the RAM 513 by the NMI interrupt. Similarly, power is supplied from the power supply unit 541 so that the processing of the payout control device 311 can be executed for a predetermined time after the power failure signal SG1 is output. That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal SG1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 to the NMI terminal of the CPU 511 in the payout control device 311 and the CPU 511 interrupts the control being executed. Then, the NMI interrupt process of FIG. 31 is started. The contents are the same as described above, except that the power-off notification command is not transmitted in step S404.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing an example of a main process executed by the CPU 501 in the main control device 271, and this main process is started upon a reset when the power is turned on.

  In the main process, in step S501, an initial setting process associated with power-on is executed. Specifically, in order to set a predetermined value in the stack pointer and wait for the sub-side control devices (audio lamp control device 272, payout control device 311, etc.) to become operable, for example, Wait processing is performed for about 1 second. In step S502, a payout permission command is transmitted to the payout control device 311. In subsequent step S503, RAM access is permitted.

  Thereafter, data backup processing is executed for the RAM 503 in the CPU 501. That is, in step S504, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 323 provided in the power supply device 313 is pressed, and in the subsequent step S505, it is determined whether or not the information on occurrence of power shutdown is set in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503. To do. In step S506, a RAM determination value is calculated. In subsequent step S507, it is determined whether or not the RAM determination value matches the RAM determination value stored when the power is turned off, that is, the validity of the backup. The RAM determination value is a checksum value at a work area address of the RAM 503, for example. Note that it is possible to determine the effectiveness of backup based on whether or not the keywords written in a predetermined area of the RAM 503 are correctly stored.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, when RAM data is initialized when the power is turned on, for example, at the start of business in a hall, the power is turned on while pressing the RAM erase switch 323. Therefore, if the RAM erase switch 323 has been pressed, the process proceeds to a RAM initialization process (steps S514 to S516). Similarly, when the occurrence information of power shutdown is not set, or when a backup abnormality is confirmed by the RAM determination value (checksum value or the like), the process proceeds to initialization processing of the RAM 503 (steps S514 to S516). . That is, in step S514, the used area of the RAM 503 is cleared to 0, and in the subsequent step S515, initialization processing of the RAM 503 is executed. In step S516, interrupt permission is set, and the process proceeds to normal processing described later.

  On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 323 has not been pressed, the power-off occurrence information is set, and the RAM judgment value (checksum value, etc.) is normal, the condition at the time of power recovery Execute the process (process when the power supply is restored). That is, in step S508, the stack pointer before power-off is restored, and in step S509, information on occurrence of power-off is cleared. In step S510, a command for returning the sub-side control device to the gaming state at the time of power-off is transmitted, and in step S511, the used register is returned from the backup area 503a of the RAM 503. In steps S512 and S513, the interrupt permission / non-permission is returned to the state before the power interruption, and then the address before the power interruption is returned.

  Next, the flow of normal processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In this normal process, the main process of the game is executed. As an outline, the processing of steps S601 to S608 is executed as a periodic processing with a period of 4 msec, and the counter update processing of steps S610 and S611 is executed with the remaining time.

  In the normal process, in step S601, output data such as a command set in the timer interrupt process or the previous normal process is transmitted to each control device on the sub side. Specifically, the presence / absence of winning detection information is determined, and if there is winning detection information, a winning ball payout command corresponding to the number of acquired game balls is transmitted to the payout control device 311. When the symbol display is performed by the symbol display device 41, display commands such as a stop symbol command, a variation pattern command, and a variation end command are transmitted to the display control device 214. Further, a state transition command is transmitted to the display control device 214 when the variable winning devices 32a and 32b are opened and closed when the shift to the jackpot state is achieved.

  Next, in step S602, the variation type counter CS is updated. Specifically, the variation type counter CS is incremented by 1, and the counter value is cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (198 in this embodiment). Then, the update value of the variation type counter CS is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503. In the subsequent step S603, updating of each outlier symbol counter CU, CM, CL of the upper symbol row Z1, the middle symbol row Z2, and the lower symbol row Z3 is executed.

  The update process of each outlier symbol counter CU, CM, CL will be described. As shown in FIG. 34, in step S701, it is determined whether or not it is time to update the outlier symbol counter CU in the upper symbol row Z1, and in step S702, It is determined whether or not it is time to update the symbol symbol counter CM out of the middle symbol row Z2. If it is time to update the upper symbol row Z1 (YES in step S701), the process proceeds to step S703, and the outlier symbol counter CU of the upper symbol row Z1 is updated. If the update timing of the middle symbol row Z2 (step S702 is YES), the process proceeds to step S704, and the outlier symbol counter CM of the middle symbol row Z2 is updated. Further, if the update timing of the lower symbol row Z3 (NO in both steps S701 and S702), the process proceeds to step S705, and the outlier symbol counter CL of the lower symbol row Z3 is updated. In updating the outlier symbol counters CU, CM, and CL in steps S703 to S705, the value of the lower 3 bits of the R register is added to the previous counter value, and when the addition result exceeds the maximum value, only the maximum value is obtained. Subtraction is performed, and the result of the calculation is taken as the current value of the symbol counters CU, CM, and CL. According to the update process of the off symbol counters CU, CM, and CL, the off symbol counters CU, CM, and CL of the upper symbol row Z1, the middle symbol row Z2, and the lower symbol row Z3 are one by one in one normal process. It is updated in order, and the update timing of each outlier symbol counter CU, CM, CL does not overlap. As a result, every time the normal process is executed three times, one set of the off symbol counters CU, CM, CL is updated.

  Thereafter, in step S706, it is determined whether or not the combination of values of the updated outlier symbol counters CU, CM, and CL is a combination that causes the jackpot symbol combination to be stopped and displayed on any one of the effective lines. If the combination is a combination that causes the combination to be stopped, this processing is terminated. If the combination of jackpot symbols is not a combination that stops display, in step S707, it is determined whether or not the combination of reach symbols is stopped and displayed on any active line, and the combination of reach symbols is stopped and displayed. If it is, in step S708, it is determined whether or not it is a combination for stopping and displaying the combination of out-of-front and back reach. If the combination of front and rear outreach reach is to be stopped, the process proceeds to step S709, and the combination of the values of the outlier symbol counters CU, CM, and CL at that time is stored in the front and rear outreach symbol buffer of the RAM 503. If the combination of reach other than front / rear detachment is a stop combination, the process proceeds to step S 710, and the combination of the values of the detachment symbol counters CU, CM, CL at that time is stored in the reach symbol buffer other than front / rear detachment in the RAM 503. When the combination of the values of the off symbol counters CU, CM, and CL is not a combination that causes the combination of jackpot symbols to be stopped and is not a combination that causes the combination of reach symbols to be stopped and displayed (when both steps S706 and S707 are NO), This corresponds to the combination of the values of the off symbol counters CU, CM, CL being a combination that stops and displays the off symbol combination. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S711, and the off symbol counters CU, CM at that time , CL values are stored in the completely out-of-line symbol buffer of the RAM 503.

  After the update process of the off symbol counters CU, CM, CL, in step S604 in FIG. 33, the winning ball counting signal and the payout abnormality signal received from the payout control device 311 are read. Thereafter, in step S605, a specific lamp unit control process for switching the colors displayed on the specific lamp units 47 and 48 is executed. In the specific lamp unit control processing, jackpot determination, symbol variation display setting by the symbol display device 41, on / off control of the LED switch disposed in the specific lamp unit on the switching display side, and the like are performed. However, the details of the specific lamp unit control process will be described later.

  Thereafter, in step S606, a first game state transition process for shifting the game state is executed. Although details will be described later, the gaming state is shifted to a jackpot state or a high probability state by the first gaming state transition process. When the first game state transition process is performed, the process proceeds to step S607, and the second game state transition process is performed. By this second gaming state transition process, the gaming state transitions from the short-time state to the normal state.

  In step S608, an electric accessory control process for controlling the electric accessory 33c is performed. In the electric accessory control process, a process of switching the color displayed on the accessory lamp unit 49 is executed. Briefly, in the electric accessory control process, when the value of the accessory random number counter C4 is stored in the reserved area of the accessory reserved ball storage area, the data stored in the reserved area is stored in the accessory reserved ball storage area. The process of moving to the execution area is executed, and the process for switching the color displayed on the accessory lamp unit 49 is started. Then, a lottery of the accessory lamp unit 49 is performed based on the value of the accessory random number counter C4 stored in the execution area. The obtained electric accessory 33c is switched to the open state. Although explanation is omitted, the accessory random number counter C4 is also updated by the timer interruption process shown in FIG. 28, like the big hit random number counter C1 and the reach random number counter C3. In addition, the storage of the value of the accessory random number counter C4 in the accessory holding ball storage area is also performed in the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 28 on condition that the game ball has passed through the through gate 34. Yes. Details of the electric accessory control process will be described later.

  After performing the electric accessory control process, in step S609, it is determined whether or not the execution timing of the next normal process has been reached, that is, whether or not a predetermined time (4 msec in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the previous normal process. Is determined. Then, the random number initial value counter CINI and the variation type counter CS are repeatedly updated within the remaining time until the next normal processing execution timing (steps S610 and S611). That is, in step S610, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (676 in this embodiment). Then, the update value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503. In step S611, the variation type counter CS is updated. Specifically, the variation type counter CS is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (198 in the present embodiment). Then, the update value of the variation type counter CS is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503.

  Here, since the execution time of each process of steps S601 to S608 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the next normal process execution timing is not constant and varies. Therefore, it is possible to update the random number initial value counter CINI (that is, the initial value of the big hit random number counter C1) at random by repeatedly executing the update of the random number initial value counter CINI using the remaining time. The variation type counter CS can also be updated at random.

  Next, the specific lamp unit control process in step S605 will be described with reference to the flowcharts in FIGS.

  In the specific lamp unit control process, in step S801, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a jackpot state, and if it is a jackpot state, the present process is terminated. If it is not a big hit state, it is determined in steps S802 and S803 whether or not the first specific lamp unit 47 or the second specific lamp unit 48 is being switched and displayed. If none of the specific lamp sections 47 and 48 is being switched and displayed (when both steps S802 and S803 are NO), the process proceeds to step S804, and it is determined whether or not the common pending number CRN is zero. Then, when the common hold number CRN is 0, this process is ended as it is. On the other hand, when the common reserved number CRN is not 0, each value of the big hit random number counter C1 and the reach random number counter C3 is stored in at least one of the first specific lamp unit holding area Ra or the second specific lamp unit holding area Rb. Means that In such a case, the process proceeds to step S805, and a switching start process for starting switching of the color displayed on the first specific lamp unit 47 or the second specific lamp unit 48 is executed. That is, the switching display of the second specific lamp unit 48 is not started during the switching display of the first specific lamp unit 47, and the switching display of the first specific lamp unit 47 is displayed during the switching display of the second specific lamp unit 48. Will not start.

  In the switching start process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 36, first, in step S901, it is determined whether or not the value of the reserved storage number RbN is zero. That is, it is determined whether or not a game ball is won in the second working port 33b and data is stored in the second specific lamp portion holding area Rb. If the value of the reserved storage number RbN is 0, the process proceeds to step S902. In the present embodiment, when data is stored in the second specific lamp portion reservation area Rb, the data in the second specific lamp portion reservation area Rb is preferentially referred to. This is because, when a game is performed so that a game ball is won in the second operation port 33b, the game ball is erroneously won in the first operation port 33a, and the game ball is won in the first operation port 33a. This is a device for suppressing the fact that a lottery is performed based on what has been done. The jackpot state based on the winning of a game ball in each of the operating ports 33a and 33b will be described later.

  When the first specific lamp unit switching start process shown in steps S902 to S908 is performed and the bit value is 1 (when the hold flag is set), the second specific lamp unit switching shown in steps S910 to S916 is performed. Start processing.

  In the first specific lamp unit switching start process, switching of the color displayed on the first specific lamp unit 47 is started in step S902. Specifically, the timer for judging the switching timing of the displayed color is reset, and further, all the switches of the LEDs arranged in the first specific lamp unit 47 are turned off, and then the red light source switch is turned on. Turn on control. Accordingly, red is displayed on the first specific lamp unit 47. In step S903, a first command indicating that switching display of the first specific lamp unit 47 is started is set. The first command is transmitted to the display control device 214, and the display control device 214 variably displays the symbols so as to scroll from right to left based on the reception of the first command. . In step S904, the retention storage number RaN of the first specific lamp portion reservation area Ra is decremented by one. In the subsequent step S905, the common hold number CRN is decremented by 1, and in this step S906, the common hold number CRN at this time is stored as the specific hold number. For example, when the number of reserved storages RaN and RbN in the specific lamp unit reservation areas Ra and Rb is 4, that is, when the common reservation number CRN is 8, the process proceeds to the switching start process, and 7 is stored as the specific reservation number. . In step S907, the data stored in the first area of the first specific lamp section holding area Ra is moved to the execution area AE. After that, in step S908, a process of shifting the data stored in the storage area of the first specific lamp part holding area Ra is executed. This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the first to fourth areas to the lower area side, and clears the data in the first area, and the second area → the first area, the first area, Data in each area is shifted, such as 3 area → second area, fourth area → third area, and so on. In this turn-off process, contrary to the above-described turn-on process, the first hold lamp 44a is turned off sequentially from the left side.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S901 that the stored storage number RbN is not 0, the second specific lamp unit switching start process in steps S909 to S915 is performed. In step S909, switching of the color displayed on the second specific lamp unit 48 is started. Specifically, the timer for judging the switching timing of the displayed color is reset, and all the switches of the LEDs arranged in the second specific lamp unit 48 are turned off, and then the red light source switch is turned on. Turn on control. As a result, the second specific lamp unit 48 displays red. In step S910, a second command indicating that switching display of the second specific lamp unit 48 is started is set. The second command is transmitted to the display control device 214, and the display control device 214 variably displays the symbols so as to scroll from right to left based on the reception of the second command. . In step S911, the reserved storage number RbN of the second specific lamp part holding area Rb is decremented by one. In the following step S912, the common reservation number CRN is decremented by 1, and in step S913, the common reservation number CRN at this time is stored as the specific reservation number. In step S914, the data stored in the first area of the second specific lamp section holding area Rb is moved to the execution area AE. Then, the process which shifts the data stored in the storage area of 2nd specific lamp part holding | maintenance area Rb in step S915 is performed. This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the first to fourth areas to the lower area side, and clears the data in the first area, and the second area → the first area, the first area, Data in each area is shifted, such as 3 area → second area, fourth area → third area, and so on. In this turn-off process, contrary to the turn-on process, the second hold lamp 44b is turned off in order from the right side.

  When the data in the first and second specific lamp section holding areas Ra and Rb are shifted in step S908 or step S915, the process proceeds to step S916, and the data in the common holding area CR is shifted. The shift of the data in the common holding area CR is a shift of the data higher than the data in the common area CR corresponding to the data moved to the current execution area AE by 1 bit to the right. That is, among the values stored in each storage area (each bit) of the common reserved area CR, the value stored higher than the value corresponding to the value executed in step S907 or step S914 is set to the lower bit side. Shift to.

  As described above, in each specific lamp unit switching start process, the same process is performed except that the specific lamp unit holding areas to be processed are different. More specifically, the ROM 502 stores in advance only one control program for performing a specific lamp unit switching start process. If a negative determination is made in step S901, an address indicating the reserved storage number RaN of the first specific lamp unit reservation area Ra and the address of each storage area are read, and an affirmative determination is made in step S901. Reads the address indicating the reserved storage number RbN of the second specific lamp section reservation area Rb and the address of each storage area. Thereafter, based on each read address, the specific lamp unit switching start processing is performed based on the control program of 1.

  Returning to the description of the specific lamp unit control process, after the switching start process is performed in step S805, in step S806, a variation start process for causing the symbol display device 41 to perform variable display of the symbol is performed. Here, the fluctuation start process will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the variation start process, in step S1001, it is determined whether or not a big hit is made based on the value of the big hit random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE of the reserved ball storage area. More specifically, as described above, when the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is any of “29, 31, 37, 47, 97, 101, 123, 337, 673” in the normal state and the short time state. It is determined that it is a big hit, and under the high probability state, “17, 19, 23, 43, 59, 61, 67, 73, 79, 83, 89, 93, 103, 113, 134, 201, 268, 337, 402 , 469, 536, 603, 673, 737, 804, 871, 938, 1005 ".

  If it is determined that it is a big hit, the process proceeds to step S1002, a red display flag is set so that the final display color of the specific lamp unit currently performing the switching display is red, and the process proceeds to step S1003.

  In step S1003, a jackpot symbol table corresponding to the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE of the reserved ball storage area is obtained by referring to the jackpot symbol table.

  In the present embodiment, the combination of symbols to be stopped is determined based on the value of the jackpot random number counter C1. As described above, when it is determined that the jackpot is based on the winning of the game ball in the first operation port 33a, the number of rounds in the jackpot state is determined based on the value of the jackpot random number counter C1. In the present embodiment, in order to teach the player the number of rounds when the game is shifted to the big hit state, the combination of symbols corresponding to the number of rounds is set to stop. For example, when the value of the big hit random number counter C1 is “29” in the normal state, the number of rounds is 1, and therefore the “1” symbol (“octopus” symbol in the present embodiment) shown in FIG. The combination stops. Further, when the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is “37”, since the number of rounds is 3, the combination of the “3” symbol (“turtle” symbol in the present embodiment) shown in FIG. To do.

  Although detailed explanation is omitted, when it is determined that the game is won based on winning of the game ball in the first operation port 33a in the high probability state or based on the fact that the game ball is won in the second operation port 33b. When the game is determined to be a big hit, the combination of symbols to be finally stopped is determined based on the value of the big hit random number counter C1 in the same manner as the case where the big hit is determined based on the winning of the game ball in the normal state. Yes. The jackpot random number counter corresponding to “1” symbol, “2” symbol,..., “8” symbol, “9” symbol, in descending order of the value of the jackpot random number counter. The symbol corresponding to the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 that is the second largest after the value of C1 is the symbol “1”. Specifically, in the case of “17”, the combination of “1” symbols is finally stopped, and in the case where the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is “19”, the combination of “2” symbols is finally stopped. When the value of the big hit random number counter is “79”, the combination of the “9” symbol is finally stopped, and when the value of the big hit random number counter is “83”, the combination of the “1” symbol is finally stopped.

  In subsequent step S1004, stop symbol commands indicating symbols to be stopped and displayed on the left line L1 are set for the symbol columns Z1 to Z3, respectively, based on the reference result of the jackpot symbol table. In step S1005, a jackpot variation pattern until the symbols in the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are stopped is determined. At this time, the value of the variation type counter CS stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 503 is confirmed, and a rough reach type such as normal reach or super reach is determined based on the value. The relationship between the value of the variation type counter CS and the variation pattern is defined in advance by a table (not shown).

  In step S1006, the fluctuation display time is derived based on the decided fluctuation pattern and the stopped symbols of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3. The ROM 502 includes a table (not shown) in which the relationship between the reach type such as normal reach, super reach, and the symbol to be stopped and displayed on the left line L1 of the middle symbol row Z2, which is the final stop symbol row, and the variable display time is defined. Is stored in advance for each scrolling direction. Based on this table, the variable display time is derived. Thereafter, in step S1007, a jackpot variation pattern command indicating the jackpot variation pattern and the variation display time is set, and in the subsequent step S1008, a timer for measuring the switching display time of the specific lamp unit currently performing the switching display is set. The variable display time derived in S1006 is set, and this process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S1001 that it is not a big hit, the process proceeds to step S1009, and a blue display flag is set so that the final display color of the specific lamp unit currently performing the switching display is blue. Thereafter, in step S1010, a variation pattern determination process for determining a variation pattern in the case of deviation is executed, and this processing is terminated.

  The variation pattern determination process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 38. In step S1101, whether or not a reach has occurred is determined based on the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the execution area AE of the reserved ball storage area. If the reach has occurred, it is further determined in step S1102 whether the reach is out of front or back based on the value of the reach random number counter C3. In the present embodiment, the value of the reach random number counter C3 is any one of 0 to 110, of which “0, 1” corresponds to the front / rear out of reach, and “2-21” corresponds to the reach other than the front / rear out, “22 to 110” corresponds to no reach (completely off).

  If the forward / rearward reach has occurred, the process proceeds to step S1103, and the values of the upper, middle, and lower outlier counters CU, CM, CL stored in the front / rear outreach symbol buffer of the RAM 503 are referred to. If a reach other than front / rear out is generated, the process proceeds to step S1104, and the values of the upper, middle, and lower outreach counters CU, CM, CL stored in the reach symbol buffer other than front / rear out of RAM 503 are referred to. In step S1105, a stop symbol command indicating a symbol to be stopped and displayed on the left line L1 is displayed for each symbol on the basis of the values of the up, middle, and lower off symbol counters CU, CM, and CL referenced in step S1103 or step S1104. Set for each of the columns Z1 to Z3.

  After setting the stop symbol command for each symbol row Z1 to Z3, in step S1106, the reach variation pattern until the symbols of each symbol row Z1 to Z3 are stopped is determined. At this time, the value of the variation type counter CS stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 503 is confirmed, and a rough reach type such as normal reach or super reach is determined based on the value. Note that the relationship between the value of the variation type counter CS and the reach variation pattern is defined in advance by a table (not shown).

  In step S1107, the fluctuation display time is derived based on the determined reach fluctuation pattern and the stopped symbols of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3. At this time, as in step S1006, the relationship between the reach type such as normal reach, super reach, and the symbol to be stopped and displayed on the left line L1 of the middle symbol row Z2, which is the final stop symbol row, and the variable display time are defined. The variable display time is derived based on a table (not shown). Thereafter, in step S1108, a reach variation pattern command indicating a reach variation pattern and a variation display time is set, and in step S1109, a timer for measuring the switching display time of the specific lamp unit currently performing the switching display is set in step S1107. The variable display time derived in is set, and the process is terminated.

  When reach does not occur (when step S1101 is NO), the values of the upper, middle, and lower out symbol counters CU, CM, and CL stored in the completely out symbol buffer of RAM 503 are referred to in step S1110. In step S1111, a stop symbol command indicating a symbol to be stopped and displayed on the left line L1 is set for each symbol row Z1 to Z3 based on each referenced value. In the subsequent step S1112, the specific number of pending is read, and in step S1113, the current gaming state is grasped. In step S1114, the variable display time table is derived by referring to the variable display time table.

  As shown in FIG. 39, in the variable display time table, a correspondence relationship between the specific number of holds and the variable display time is determined for each gaming state. When the gaming state is the normal state, the variable display time is set to 7 seconds if the specific number of holds is 0 to 2, and the variable display time is set to 4 seconds if the specific number of holds is 3 or 4. If the specific number of holds is 5 to 7, the variable display time is set to 2 seconds. In other words, in the normal state, if the number of specific holdings is 3 or more, the variable display time is shorter than when the number of specific holdings is less than 3, and if the number of specific holdings is 5 or more, the variable display time is less than when the number is less than 5. Is set to be shorter. If the gaming state is high probability or short-time state, the variable display time is set to 7 seconds if the specific hold number is 0 or 1, and the variable display time if the specific hold number is 2 or 3. Is defined as 4 seconds, and the variable display time is defined as 2 seconds if the specific number of holds is 4-7. In other words, in the case of a high probability or a short time state, if the number of specific holds is 2 or more, the variable display time will be shorter than when it is less than 2, and if the number of specific holds is 4 or more, it is less than when it is less than 4 The variable display time is set to be short. As described above, in the present embodiment, in the case of complete detachment, the symbol variation display time is set shorter as the number of specific reservations increases.

  After deriving the fluctuation display time, in step S1115, a complete deviation fluctuation pattern and a complete deviation fluctuation pattern command indicating the fluctuation display time are set. That is, in the case of complete losing, unlike the case of jackpot or losing reach, the complete losing variation pattern command is set without determining the complete losing variation pattern based on the value of the variation type counter CS. In step S1109, the variable display time in the case of complete disconnection is set in the timer for measuring the switching display time of the specific lamp unit that is currently performing the switching display, and this processing is terminated.

  Here, the display variation in the symbol display device 41 performed in the symbol variation pattern and each variation pattern in the present embodiment will be described.

  The “complete deviation fluctuation” is a fluctuation pattern in which the high-speed fluctuations of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are started all at once, and the fluctuation display of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is stopped after a lapse of a predetermined time. At this time, in the complete deviation variation, the symbols in the upper symbol row Z1 and the symbols in the lower symbol row Z3 do not stop at the same main symbol on any of the effective lines L1 to L5, and the fluctuations in the symbol rows Z1 to Z3. A notice character and a reach character are not displayed together with the display. As described above, the complete deviation variation includes a variation pattern performed for 7 seconds, a variation pattern performed for 4 seconds, and a variation pattern performed for 2 seconds.

  In the case of complete deviation fluctuation for 7 seconds, the high-speed fluctuation of each symbol row Z1 to Z3 is started all at once, the fluctuation display of the upper symbol row Z1 is stopped after 5 seconds, and the fluctuation display of the lower symbol row Z3 is stopped after 6 seconds. Then, the change display of the middle symbol row Z2 is stopped after 7 seconds.

  More specifically, the speed at which the fluctuation speed of each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 after the lapse of 1 second cannot recognize which symbol has reached the effective line (in this embodiment, it is 1 in 0.05 seconds). The variation display of each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is started at a time so that the variation display for the symbol is performed). The high-speed fluctuation of each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is performed until 4 seconds have elapsed since the start of the fluctuation display. After 4 seconds, the upper symbol row can recognize which symbol has reached the active line. The fluctuation speed of Z1 gradually decreases, and the fluctuation display of the upper symbol row Z1 is stopped after 5 seconds. Then, from the timing of 5 seconds when the fluctuation display of the upper symbol row Z1 is stopped, the fluctuation speed of the lower symbol row Z3 gradually decreases so that it can be recognized which symbol has reached the active line. After a second, the change display of the lower symbol row Z3 is stopped. Furthermore, the fluctuation speed of the middle symbol row Z2 gradually decreases so that it can be recognized which symbol has reached the effective line from the timing of 6 seconds after the fluctuation display of the lower symbol row Z3 is stopped. After a second, the change display of the middle symbol row Z2 is stopped.

  In the complete deviation variation performed for 4 seconds, the high-speed variation of each symbol row Z1 to Z3 is started all at once, and the variation display of each symbol row Z1 is stopped all at once after 4 seconds.

  More specifically, the speed at which the fluctuation speed of each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 after the lapse of 1 second cannot recognize which symbol has reached the effective line (in this embodiment, it is 1 in 0.05 seconds). The variation display of each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is started at a time so that the variation display for the symbol is performed). The high-speed fluctuation of each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is performed until 3 seconds have elapsed since the start of the fluctuation display, and each symbol row can recognize which symbol has reached the active line after 3 seconds. The fluctuation speed of Z1 to Z3 gradually decreases, and the fluctuation display of all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is simultaneously stopped after 4 seconds.

  In the complete deviation fluctuation performed for 2 seconds, the high-speed fluctuations of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are started all at once, and the fluctuation display of the symbol rows Z1 is stopped all at once after 2 seconds.

  More specifically, the speed at which the fluctuation speed of each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 after the lapse of 1 second cannot recognize which symbol has reached the effective line (in this embodiment, it is 1 in 0.05 seconds). The variation display of each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is started at a time so that the variation display for the symbol is performed). The high-speed fluctuation of each symbol row Z1 to Z3 is performed until 1.5 seconds have elapsed since the start of the fluctuation display, and after 1.5 seconds, it can be recognized which symbol has reached the active line. Thus, the fluctuation speed of each symbol row Z1 to Z3 gradually decreases, and after two seconds, the fluctuation display of all symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is stopped simultaneously.

  The “reach fluctuation” is the same as the complete deviation fluctuation that is performed for 7 seconds until the fluctuation display of the lower symbol row Z3 is stopped after 6 seconds. Is a fluctuation pattern in which reach is generated and the fluctuation display of the middle symbol row Z2 is continued even after 7 seconds. The reach fluctuation includes “normal reach fluctuation” and “super reach fluctuation”. In the case of normal reach change, the notice character is displayed with a predetermined probability when reach occurs, and in the case of super reach change, the notice character is always displayed when reach occurs. In the case of a normal reach change, a notice character may be displayed, but a reach character is not displayed after that. In the case of a super reach change, at a predetermined timing after the notice character is displayed. A reach character corresponding to the reach line is displayed. Furthermore, the variation display mode of the middle symbol row Z2 after the occurrence of the reach is different between the normal reach variation and the super reach variation.

  In the case of “normal reach fluctuation”, the middle symbol row Z2 reaches the left line L1 when the “1” symbol passes through the middle line L2 at the reach occurrence timing (that is, when scrolling is displayed from right to left). ) Is displayed in a variable manner, and after that, a constant speed at which it is possible to recognize which symbol has reached the active line (in this embodiment, the speed at which the fluctuation display for one symbol is performed in 0.5 seconds) The display is variable. Then, when a preset stop symbol reaches the left line L1 at a timing after the symbol “1” reaches the middle line L2 again, the variable display is stopped.

  In the case of “super reach fluctuation”, the middle symbol row Z2 is the same as the normal reach fluctuation from the time “1” symbol passes the middle line L2 to the time “7” symbol passes the middle line L2 at the reach occurrence timing. Fluctuation display with speed. That is, the display is variably displayed at a constant speed at which it is possible to recognize which symbol has reached the effective line (in this embodiment, the speed at which one symbol is displayed in 0.5 seconds). Thereafter, a reach character corresponding to the display mode or reach line appears on the display screen at the timing when the symbol “7” passes the middle line L2, and the speed of the middle symbol row Z2 is changed at this timing. Specifically, the speed is changed to a speed at which it is not possible to recognize which symbol has reached the effective line (in this embodiment, the speed at which the fluctuation display for one symbol is performed in 0.05 seconds). After the reach character is displayed, the middle symbol row Z2 is displayed in a variable manner at the same speed as that before the reach character is displayed again (that is, the speed at which one symbol is changed in 0.5 seconds). The Then, when the preset stop symbol reaches the left line L1 at a timing after the reach character is displayed, the variable display is stopped.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 35, if any of steps S802 and S803 is YES, that is, if the first specific lamp unit 47 or the second specific lamp unit 48 is being switched and displayed, the process proceeds to step S807 and the previous change is made. It is determined whether or not the switching display time set in the start process S806 has elapsed. If it is determined that the switching display time has not elapsed, display color switching processing is executed in step S808. By this display color switching process, the switch of each light source is controlled to be turned on / off, and the color displayed on the specific lamp unit currently performing the switching display is switched. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 1 sec) has elapsed since the timer for determining the switching time is reset in step S902 or step S908 of the specific lamp unit switching start process. If the switch has been passed, the switch of the light source that is currently turned on is turned off, a flag set in advance is confirmed, a predetermined light source is turned on based on the flag, and the flag Set and erase processing. This flag is set in two types such as a first flag and a second flag, and the light source to be turned on next is determined according to the states of these two types of flags. For example, when the first flag is 0 and the second flag is 1, the switch of the green light source is turned on, and the second flag is erased (both flags are in a 0 state). When both flags are 0, the blue light source switch is turned on, and the first flag is set (the first flag is 1 and the second flag is 0). Further, when the first flag is 1 and the second flag is 0, the switch of the red light source is turned on, the first flag is erased, and the second flag is set (the first flag is 0, The second flag becomes 1). In the specific lamp section switching start process, the first flag is deleted and the second flag is set after the switch of the red light source is turned on. As a result, the color displayed on the specific lamp unit that is currently performing the switching display in the order of red, green, and blue is changed, and the switching of the colors in the order is repeated. On the other hand, if the predetermined time has not elapsed since the timer for determining the switching time has been reset, this processing is terminated without performing on / off control of the switch of the light source.

  If it is determined in step S807 that the switching display time has elapsed, a switching end process is executed in step S809. This switching end process is a process for turning on the light source of the color to be finally displayed. Specifically, first, the switch of the light source that is currently turned on is turned off. Thereafter, the display flag set in the previous variation start process is confirmed, and the light source switch corresponding to the display flag is turned on. That is, the switch of the red light source is turned on in the case of a specific jackpot, the switch of the green light source is turned on in the case of a non-special jackpot, and the switch of the blue light source is turned on in the case of being off. As a result, the display color corresponding to the result of the big hit lottery is finally displayed on the specific lamp unit currently performing the switching display. Note that the display color set here is maintained until the next switching start process. After performing the switching end process, in S810, a change end command indicating that the switching display time has elapsed is set, and the value of the game number counter provided in the RAM 503 of the main controller 271 is decremented by 1, This process ends. The game number counter will be described later.

  In addition, the display command set in the specific lamp unit control process, specifically, the first command or the second command as the sub display command, the stop symbol command of each symbol row Z1 to Z3, the variation pattern command, the variation end The command is output to the display control device 214 in the external output process S601 in the normal process of FIG. More specifically, when the symbols are variably displayed, the sub-display command → the variation pattern command → the upper symbol row Z1 stop symbol command (also referred to as the upper symbol command) → the middle symbol row Z2 stop symbol command (also referred to as the middle symbol command). .) → Outputs commands one by one for each normal process (ie, every 4 msec) in the order of stop symbol command (also referred to as symbol symbol below) in the symbol sequence Z3 below, and the variable display time (switching display) The change end command is output when the time elapses. In addition, the display control device 214, based on these commands, the direction in which the symbols are displayed variably, the detailed display content such as the reach character displayed in the case of big hit fluctuation (big hit reach fluctuation) or outlier reach fluctuation, complete deviation fluctuation In this case, the stop pattern of each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3, the shell character to be variably displayed, and its final stop display mode are determined, and the symbol display device 41 is directly displayed and controlled. Thereby, the change display of a symbol is performed on the display screen G of the symbol display device 41.

  Next, the first gaming state transition process of step S606 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S1201, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the first jackpot state. If it is determined that it is not the first jackpot state, the process proceeds to step S1202, and it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the second jackpot state. If it is determined that the second jackpot state is not established, the process advances to step S1203 to determine whether or not the first jackpot fluctuation has ended. If the first jackpot variation has not ended, the process proceeds to step S1204 to determine whether or not the second jackpot variation has ended. If the second jackpot variation has not ended, the first game state transition is made. The process ends. Note that whether or not the jackpot variation in step S1203 and step S1204 has ended is to determine whether or not the jackpot variation in which the combination of jackpot symbols is finally stopped and displayed has ended. Specifically, the determination is made based on the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE of the reserved ball storage area and the elapse of the switching display time. Further, in determining whether or not the first or second big hit state is in step S1201 and step S1202, the first big hit state flag storage area and the second big hit state flag storage area provided in the RAM 503 of the main controller 271 are used. . Specifically, it is performed by referring to whether or not a flag is set in each jackpot state flag storage area. If a flag is set in each jackpot status flag storage area, it is determined that the jackpot status corresponds to the flag.

  Here, the jackpot state in the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, when it is determined that the game is won based on the fact that the game ball has won the first operation port 33a, the game is based on the fact that the game ball has won the second operation port 33b. When it is determined that the jackpot is successful, the second jackpot state is entered. In the first jackpot state, the game is played so that the game ball wins the first variable winning device 32a, and in the second jackpot state, the game is played so that the game ball enters the second variable winning device 32b. Further, as described above, when it is determined that the game is won based on the fact that a game ball has won the first operating port 33a in the normal state (that is, the first jackpot state), the jackpot random number counter C1 determined to be a jackpot The number of rounds in the jackpot state is determined based on the value. When it is determined that the jackpot is based on the high probability state or that the game ball has won the second operating port 33b, the number of rounds in the jackpot state is determined in advance. In this way, by setting the jackpot state, it is possible to play the jackpot state with different numbers of rounds, and further, the variable winning device that performs the game so as to win in the first jackpot state and the second jackpot state. Since it is different, the game in the big hit state is suppressed from becoming monotonous.

  Returning to the description of the first game state transition process of FIG. 40, if it is determined in step S1204 that the second jackpot change has ended, the second jackpot state start process shown in steps S1205 to 1207 is performed. In the second jackpot state start process, in step S1205, 15 is set in the round counter RC provided in the RAM 503, and the second jackpot flag is set in the second jackpot flag storage area. The round counter RC is a counter for counting the number of times each variable winning device 32a, 32b is opened. Thereafter, in step S1206, 5000 (that is, 10 seconds) is set in a timer for measuring the opening / closing timing for opening and closing each of the variable winning devices 32a and 32b. End the migration process. Here, the state transition command is transmitted to the display control device 214. Upon receiving the command, the display control device 214 recognizes that it has shifted to the second jackpot state, and displays an opening moving image indicating that it has shifted to the second jackpot state on the symbol display device 41. Start control. In step S1207, a state transition command is set, and the specific flag storage area and the hourly flag storage area provided in the RAM 503 of the main controller 271 are cleared.

  The set timer value is decremented by 1 every time the timer interrupt process is performed, that is, every 2 msec. In this embodiment, 15 is set in the round counter RC as the number of rounds in step S1205. Thereby, when it shifts to the 2nd big hit state based on a game ball having won the 2nd operation mouth 33b, the number of rounds will be 15 in all the 2nd big hit states. That is, even if the gaming state is the normal state, if it is determined that the second big hit is based on the game ball entering the second operating port 33b, the number of rounds in the big hit state is 15.

  Next, the case where it is determined in step S1203 that the first jackpot fluctuation has ended will be described. When the first big hit variation ends in step S1203, the first big hit state start process shown in steps S1208 to S1212 is performed.

  First, in step S1208, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a high probability state. Whether or not the state is a high probability state is determined based on whether or not a flag is set in the specific flag storage area. When the specific flag is set, it is determined that the state is a high probability state. If not, the process proceeds to step S1209, and a value corresponding to the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 determined to shift to the first jackpot state is set in the round counter RC provided in the RAM 503. Thereby, as described above, it is possible to generate jackpots having different numbers of rounds in the first jackpot state. In step S1209, the first jackpot flag is set in the first jackpot flag storage area. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1208 that the gaming state is a high probability state, the process proceeds to step S1210, and 2 is set in the round counter RC as the number of rounds. As a result, as described above, the number of rounds in the first jackpot state can be set to 2 when shifting to the first jackpot state in a high probability state. In step S1210, the first jackpot flag is set in the first jackpot flag storage area.

  Thereafter, similarly to the first big hit state starting process, 5000 (that is, 10 seconds) is set in a timer for measuring the opening / closing timing for opening / closing each of the variable winning devices 32a and 32b in step S1211, and in the subsequent step S1212, the state is changed. Set the command and end this process. The state transition command is transmitted to the display control device 214 as in the processing in step S1207. Upon receiving the command, the display control device 214 recognizes that it has shifted to the first jackpot state, and displays an opening moving image indicating that it has shifted to the first jackpot state on the symbol display device 41. Start control. In step S1212, the specific flag storage area and the hourly flag storage area are cleared.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1201 that the gaming state is the first jackpot state, the process proceeds to step S1213, and a first variable winning device opening / closing process for opening or closing the first variable winning device 32a is performed. .

  In the first variable winning device opening / closing process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 41, it is determined in step S1301 whether or not the first variable winning device 32a is being opened. Specifically, this determination is made based on the excitation state of the first variable winning device solenoid. If the first variable winning device 32a is not being opened, it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter RC is 0 in step S1302, and whether or not the value of the timer is 0 in step S1303. When the value of the round counter RC is 0 or when the value of the timer is not 0, the first variable winning device opening / closing process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the value of the round counter RC is not 0 and the value of the timer is 0, the process proceeds to step S1304, and the first variable winning device solenoid is energized to open the first variable winning device 32a. In the subsequent step S1305, 0 is set to a winning counter PC for storing the number of game balls won in the first variable winning device 32a. Thereafter, in step S1306, 14750 (that is, 29.5 seconds) is set in the timer, and in step S1307, the release command is set, and this processing is terminated. As a result, the first variable winning device 32a is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds. Here, the release command is transmitted to the display control device 214. Upon receiving the command, the display control device 214 recognizes that the first variable winning device 32a has been released, and displays a moving image to be displayed while the first variable winning device 32a is open. Display control is started so as to be displayed on the screen 41.

  If it is determined in step S1301 that the first variable winning device 32a is being opened, the process proceeds to step S1308, where it is determined whether the timer value is zero. If the value of the timer is not 0, it is determined in step S1309 whether or not a game ball has won the first variable winning device 32a. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a winning detection signal indicating a game ball winning is received from the first variable winning device relay board 227. If the winning detection signal is not received, the first variable winning device opening / closing process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, when a winning detection signal is received, a transfer lottery process is performed in steps S1310 to S1315. The transition lottery process is to perform a lottery to determine whether to shift to the normal state or the high probability state when the jackpot state ends.

  First, in step S1310, it is confirmed whether or not a lottery flag is stored in a lottery flag storage area provided in the RAM 503.

  If the lottery flag is not set in step S1310, the process proceeds to step S1311 and the lottery flag is set. If the lottery flag is set in step S1311, the process proceeds to step S1312, and it is determined whether or not the value of the number counter provided in the RAM 503 is 10. If it is determined that the number is not 10, the process proceeds to step S1313, and a transfer lottery is performed. The transition lottery is to perform a lottery of whether to shift to the normal state or to the high probability state when the first jackpot state ends. In the present embodiment, the transition random number counter C2 described above is used for the transition lottery. First, in step S1313, the value of the transfer random number counter C2 is acquired as a transfer lottery. When the value of the transition random number counter C2 acquired in step S1313 is 0 to 13, it is determined that the transition lottery is won in step S1314, and the process proceeds to step S1315. When the current jackpot state is completed, the transition to the high probability state is performed. A specific flag indicating this is set in the specific flag storage area, and the value of the number counter is incremented by one. In other words, the probability of shifting to the high probability state when the first jackpot state ends is set to 50%. Further, by determining whether or not the value of the number counter is 10 in step S1312, the high probability state can be set to continue continuously up to 10 times. By the processing in steps S1310 to S1315, when a game ball is won in the first variable winning device 32a for the first time after shifting to the big win state, it is possible to draw whether to shift to the normal state or the high probability state.

  When the lottery flag is set at step S1310, when the value of the number counter is 10 at step S1312, when the transition lottery is not won at step S1314, or when the process of step S1315 is performed, In step S1316, the value of the winning counter PC is incremented by 1, and then in step S1317, it is determined whether or not the value of the winning counter PC is 8. If not, the process is terminated.

  If the timer value is 0 in step S1308 or if the value of the winning counter PC is 8 in step S1317, it means that the closing condition of the first variable winning device 32a is established. In such a case, in step S1318, the first variable winning device solenoid is set in a non-excited state to close the first variable winning device 32a. In subsequent step S1319, 1 is subtracted from the value of the round counter RC, and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter RC is 0 in step S1320. If the value of the round counter RC is not 0, 1000 (ie 2 seconds) is set in the timer in step S1321, and if the value of the round counter RC is 0, 5000 (ie 10 seconds) is set in the timer in step S1322. ) Is set. Thereafter, a close command is set in step S1323, and the first prize opening opening / closing process is terminated. Here, the close command is transmitted to the display control device 214. Upon receiving the command, the display control device 214 recognizes that one round has ended, for example, a pre-opening video that teaches the number of rounds for the next time, or an ending video that indicates that the jackpot state has ended Is started to be displayed on the symbol display device 41.

  Next, the second variable winning device opening / closing process performed in step S1214 when the game state is determined to be the second jackpot state in step S1202 of the game execution process of FIG. 40 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S1401, it is determined whether or not the second variable winning device 32b is being opened. Specifically, this determination is performed based on the excitation state of the second variable winning device solenoid. If the second variable winning device 32b is not being opened, it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter RC is 0 in step S1402, and whether or not the value of the timer is 0 in step S1403. When the value of the round counter RC is 0 or when the value of the timer is not 0, the second variable winning device opening / closing process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the value of the round counter RC is not 0 and the value of the timer is 0, the process proceeds to step S1404, and the second variable winning device solenoid is energized to open the second variable winning device 32b. In subsequent step S1405, 0 is set to a winning counter PC for storing the number of game balls won in the second variable winning device 32b. Thereafter, in step S1406, 14750 (that is, 29.5 seconds) is set in the timer, and an opening command is set in step S1407, and the second variable winning device opening / closing process ends. As a result, the second variable winning device 32b is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds. Here, the release command is transmitted to the display control device 214. Upon receiving the command, the display control device 214 recognizes that the second variable winning device 32b has been released, and displays a moving image to be displayed while the second variable winning device 32b is open. Display control is started so as to be displayed on the screen 41.

  If it is determined in step S1401 that the second variable winning device 32b is open, the process advances to step S1408 to determine whether the timer value is zero. If the value of the timer is not 0, it is determined in step S1409 whether or not a game ball has won the second variable winning device 32b. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a winning detection signal indicating a game ball winning is received from the second variable winning device relay board 227. If the winning detection signal is not received, the second variable winning device opening / closing process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, when a winning detection signal is received, a transition lottery process shown in steps S1410 to S1418 is performed. This transition lottery process is the same as the transition lottery process described in the first variable winning device opening / closing process, but the winning probability of the transition lottery in step S1313 is different.

  First, in step S1410, it is determined whether or not a lottery flag is set in a lottery flag storage area in which a lottery flag is provided in the RAM 503. If it is determined that the lottery flag is not set, the process advances to step S1411 to set the lottery flag. If the lottery flag is set, the process proceeds to step S1412, and it is determined whether or not the value of the number counter is 10. If the value of the number counter is not 10, the process proceeds to step S1413, and a transfer lottery is performed. First, in step S1413, the value of the transition random number counter C2 is acquired as a transition lottery. Here, the transfer lottery in step S1413 is different from the above-described transfer lottery in step S1313 and step S1314. If the value of the transfer random number counter C2 acquired in step S1413 is 0 to 24, it is determined to be win in step S1414. Is done. If the transfer lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S1415, the specific flag is set in the specific flag storage area, and the value of the number counter is incremented by one. That is, when the second jackpot state ends, the probability of shifting to the high probability state is set to about 96%. Thereby, when each big hit state is complete | finished in a 1st jackpot state and a 2nd jackpot state, a difference can be provided in the probability which transfers to a high probability state. Therefore, compared with the case of shifting to the first jackpot state, the probability that the player can acquire a lot of game balls is set higher when shifting to the second jackpot state where the probability of shifting to the high probability state is higher. Yes.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1412 that the value of the number counter is 10, or if it is determined in step S1414 that the transition lottery has not been won, the process proceeds to step S1416, and a time-short lottery is performed. Specifically, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 when the second jackpot state is shifted is referred to. In the following step S1417, it is determined whether or not the value corresponds to the establishment of the odd symbol when the second jackpot state is entered. If the value is the value of the jackpot random number counter corresponding to the odd symbol, It is determined that the lottery is won. Specifically, when the value referred to in step S1416 is “17”, it means that the symbol “1” has been established when shifting to the second jackpot state as described above. It is determined that he has won. Also, if the value referred to in step S1416 is “19”, it is determined that the symbol “2” has been established when shifting to the second jackpot state, and the short-time lottery has not been won. The If it is determined in step S1417 that the time-short lottery has been won, the process proceeds to step S1418, and the time-short flag is set in the time-short flag storage area provided in the RAM 503 of the main controller 271.

  If the timer value is 0 in step S1408, if the lottery flag is set in step S1410, if the short-time lottery is not won in step S1417, if the process of step S1415 is performed, or if step S1418 When the time-short flag is set, it means that the closing condition of the second variable winning device 32b is established.

  In such a case, in step S1419, the second variable winning device solenoid is set in a non-excited state to close the second variable winning device 32b. In subsequent step S1420, 1 is subtracted from the value of the round counter RC, and in step S1421, it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter RC is 0. If the value of the round counter RC is not 0, 1000 (that is, 2 seconds) is set in the timer in step S1422. If the value of the round counter RC is 0, the timer is set to 5000 (that is, 10 seconds) in step S1423. ) Is set. Thereafter, a closing command is set in step S1424, and the second variable winning device opening / closing process is terminated.

  After the first or second variable winning device opening / closing process, it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter RC is 0 in step S1215 in the first gaming state transition process, and whether or not the timer value is 0 in step S1216. Is determined. If at least one of the values of the round counter RC or the timer is not 0, the first gaming state transition process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the values of the round counter RC and the timer are 0, the process advances to step S1217 to perform a big hit state end process for ending the big win state. Therefore, under the big hit state, any one of the variable winning devices 32a and 32b set in the round counter RC (for example, 15 times) can be continuously opened.

  After the big hit state end process is performed, a state transition process is performed in steps S1218 to S1222. That is, in step S1218, it is determined whether or not a specific flag is set. If the specific flag is set, it means that a specific jackpot has occurred, so the process proceeds to step S1219, and a high-probability state transition process is performed in which the subsequent game state is set to a high-probability state. The migration process ends. In the high probability state transition process, the lottery flag is cleared and the value of the number counter is cleared.

  If it is determined in step S1218 that the specific flag is not set, it means that a non-specific jackpot has occurred, and thus the process proceeds to step S1220, and it is determined whether or not the time-short flag is set in the time-short flag storage area. To do. If the time-short flag is set, the process proceeds to step S1221, where a time-short state transition process for changing the gaming state of the transition to a time-short state is performed, and the first game state transition process is terminated. Further, in the short-time state transition process, the lottery flag is cleared and the value of the number counter is cleared. Then, 100 is set to the game number counter provided in the RAM 503 of the main controller 271.

  If it is determined in step S1220 that the time saving state is not set, the process proceeds to step S1222, a normal state transition process is performed in which the gaming state thereafter is the normal state, and the present process ends. Further, in the normal state transition process, the lottery flag is cleared, and further, the value of the number counter is cleared.

  In the present embodiment, the first jackpot state and the second jackpot state that shift to the high probability state after the end are set as the specific jackpot. In addition, the second jackpot state that shifts to the short-time state or the normal state after the termination and the first jackpot state that transitions to the normal state after the termination is set as the non-specific jackpot.

  Here, the relationship between the color switching mode displayed on the specific lamp unit, the symbol variation display on the symbol display device 41, and the shell character variation display on each of the sub display areas Ga and Gb will be described. An example will be described below with reference to FIG. FIG. 43A shows the change display status of the upper, middle, and lower symbol rows Z1 to Z3 of the symbol display device 41, the change display status of the shell character in each of the sub display areas Ga and Gb, and the first specific lamp. The display color switching display status of the unit 47 is shown, and FIG. 43B shows the detailed status of the color switching control displayed on the first specific lamp unit 47. FIG. 43 shows a pattern in which a big jackpot does not occur in the previous switching display and a specific jackpot occurs in the current game round, but in the other patterns, only the first and last displayed colors are different. The basic switching mode is the same.

  First, at the timing of t0, the main control device 271 starts switching control of the color displayed on the first specific lamp unit 47 by performing on / off control of the switch of the LED disposed in the first specific lamp unit 47. At the same time, a display command is output to the display control device 214. Based on the display command, the display control device 214 starts the variable display of the upper, middle, and lower symbol rows Z1 to Z3 and also starts the variable display of the shell character in the first sub display area Ga. The display control of the symbol display device 41 is performed. However, the variation display of the shell character in the second sub display area Gb is not started. Thereby, the fluctuation display of each of the upper, middle, and lower symbol rows Z1 to Z3, the fluctuation display of the shell character in the first sub display area Ga, and the color switching display displayed on the first specific lamp unit 47 are performed. Will be started. Thereafter, the display control device 214 independently controls the display of the symbol display device 41, whereby the fluctuation display of the upper symbol row Z1 is stopped at the timing t1, and the fluctuation display of the lower symbol row Z3 is stopped at the timing t2. Furthermore, the change display of the middle symbol row Z2 is stopped at the timing of t3. During this time, the main control device 271 continues the switching control of the color displayed on the first specific lamp unit 47 by turning on and off the switches of the respective light sources of the LEDs arranged in the first specific lamp unit 47. Is going. Specifically, the first specific lamp unit 47 displays each color for a predetermined time in the order of red, green, and blue, and the color displayed in that order is repeatedly switched. Then, at the timing t4 of the switching display time set in the variation start process, the main control device 271 controls to turn off the switch of the green light source of the LED disposed in the first specific lamp unit 47, and further the red light source By switching on the switch, the process of ending the switching of the color displayed on the first specific lamp unit 47 is performed, and a change end command is transmitted to the display control device 214. Upon receiving this change end command, the display control device 214 finally stops and displays the upper, middle, and lower symbol rows Z1 to Z3 and ends the change display of the shell characters in the first sub display area Ga. The display control of the symbol display device 41 is performed. Thereby, the change display of the symbol on the display screen of the symbol display device 41, the change display of the shell character in the first sub display area Ga, and the color switching display displayed on the first specific lamp unit 47 at the timing of t4. All will end. At the timing t4, a predetermined time has not elapsed since green is displayed on the first specific lamp unit 47. However, since the switching display time has elapsed, the switch of the green light source is not regulated. The switch is turned off and the switch of the red light source is turned on. This on state of the switch of the red light source is continued until the next game start is started, more specifically, until the next switching display is started.

  The relationship between the color switching mode displayed on the second specific lamp unit 48, the symbol variation display on the symbol display device 41, and the shell character variation display on each of the sub display regions Ga and Gb is as follows. This is the same as the case of the first specific lamp unit 47 except that the shell character in the second sub display area Gb is displayed in a variably manner instead of the shell character. Further, the display control of the display color of the second specific lamp unit 48 is controlled in the same manner as the first specific lamp unit 47.

  Next, the second gaming state transition process performed in step S607 in the normal process will be described with reference to FIG. In the second game state transition process, it is determined whether or not the game state is a short-time state, and when a predetermined number of games has elapsed, a process for shifting from the short-time state to the normal state is performed.

  First, in step S1501, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a time saving state. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the hour / hour flag is set in the hour / hour flag storage area. If the time flag is not set, the second gaming state transition process is terminated. On the other hand, if the time reduction flag is set, it means that the gaming state is the time reduction state, and thus the process proceeds to step S1502, and it is determined whether or not the value of the game number counter is zero. When it is determined that the value of the game number counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S1503 and normal state transition processing is performed. In the normal state transition process, the time flag is cleared and the gaming state is shifted to the normal state. If it is determined in step S1502 that the value of the game number counter is not 0, if the normal state transition process is performed in step S1503, the second game state transition process is terminated.

  Note that, as described above, the value of the game number counter is decremented by one when setting the change end command in the specific lamp unit control process. That is, when the symbol change display is performed once, the value of the game number counter is decremented by one. As a result, the time-short state is continued until the symbol variation display is performed 100 times.

  Next, payout control executed by the CPU 511 in the payout control device 311 will be described. FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing the main process of the payout control apparatus 311. This main process is started upon reset when the power is turned on.

  First, in step S1601, an initial setting process associated with power-on is executed. Specifically, a predetermined value set in advance is set in the stack pointer, and an interrupt mode is set. In step S1602, the process waits until a payout permission command transmitted from main controller 271 is received. When the payout permission command is received, the process advances to step S1603 to permit RAM access, and in step S1604, an external interrupt vector is set.

  Thereafter, a data backup process is executed for the RAM 513 in the CPU 511. That is, in step S1605, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 323 provided in the power supply device 313 is pressed, and in subsequent step S1606, it is determined whether or not the information on occurrence of power shutdown is set in the backup area 513a of the RAM 513. To do. In step S1607, a RAM determination value is calculated, and in subsequent step S1608, it is determined whether or not the RAM determination value matches the RAM determination value stored when the power is turned off, that is, the validity of the backup. The RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at a work area address in the RAM 513. It should be noted that it is possible to determine the effectiveness of backup based on whether or not the keywords written in a predetermined area of the RAM 513 are correctly stored.

  If the RAM erase switch 323 has been pressed, the process proceeds to a RAM initialization process (steps S1615 to S1618). Similarly, when the occurrence information of the power shutdown is not set, or when a backup abnormality is confirmed by the RAM determination value (checksum value or the like), the process proceeds to the initialization process of the RAM 513 (steps S1615 to S1618). . That is, in step S1615, the entire area of the RAM 513 is cleared to 0, and in the subsequent step S1616, initialization processing of the RAM 513 is executed. In step S1617, the CPU peripheral device is initialized, and in step S1618, interrupt permission is set, and the process proceeds to a payout control process described later.

  On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 323 has not been pressed, the power-off occurrence information is set, and the RAM judgment value (checksum value, etc.) is normal, the condition at the time of power recovery Execute the process (process when the power supply is restored). That is, in step S1609, the stack pointer before power shutdown is restored, and in step S1610, information on occurrence of power shutdown is cleared. In step S1611, the CPU peripheral device is initialized, and in step S1612, the register used is restored from the backup area 513a of the RAM 513. Further, in steps S1613 and S1614, the interrupt permission / non-permission is returned to the state before the power shutdown, and then the address before the power shutdown is returned.

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

  In FIG. 45, in step S1701, a command from the main controller 271 is acquired and the total number of prize balls is stored. In step S <b> 1702, launch permission is set for the launch control apparatus 312. In step S1703, the state return switch 321 is checked, and if it is determined that the state return operation has started, the state return operation is executed.

  Thereafter, in step S1704, setting of the lower plate full state or the lower plate full state is performed according to the change in the state of the lower plate 16. That is, when the lower pan 16 is detected based on the detection signal of the lower pan full switch, when the lower pan is full, the lower pan full state is set, and when the lower pan is full, , Set the lower pan full release state. In step S1705, setting of a tank ball absence state or a tank ball absence release state is executed according to a change in the state of the tank ball. In other words, the tank ball no switch state is determined based on the detection signal of the tank ball no switch, and when there is no tank ball, the setting of the tank ball no state is executed. Perform configuration.

  Thereafter, in step S1706, the presence / absence of a state to be notified is determined.

  In steps S1707 to S1709, prize ball payout processing is executed. In this case, if the prize ball cannot be paid out and the total number of prize balls stored in step S1701 is not 0 (both NO in steps S1707 and S1708), the process proceeds to step S1709, and a prize to be described later shown in FIG. Start the ball control process. If the prize ball is not paid out or the total number of prize balls is 0 (YES in any of steps S1707 and S1708), the process proceeds to a lending ball payout process in steps S1710 to S1712.

  In the lending ball payout process, if the lending ball is not ready to be dispensed and if a lending ball payout request is received from the card unit (NO in step S1710, YES in S1711), the process proceeds to step S1712, and is shown in FIG. The lending ball control process described later is started. If the lending ball cannot be dispensed or if a lending ball dispensing request has not been received (YES in step S1710 or NO in S1711), the subsequent ball removal process is executed.

  In step S1713, the state return switch 321 is checked to execute the ball removal process by driving the payout motor 358a on the condition that the ball removal is not disabled and the ball removal operation is not started. In the subsequent step S1714, the control of the vibrator 360 (vibration motor control) is executed on condition that the ball is clogged. Thereafter, the process returns to the top of the payout control process.

  Here, in the prize ball control process shown in FIG. 47, in step S1801, the payout motor 358a is driven to execute the prize ball payout. In the subsequent step S1802, it is determined from the detection result of the dispensing rotation sensor whether the rotation of the dispensing motor 358a is normal. If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is not normal, the process advances to step S1803 to drive the payout motor 358a to execute a retry process and stop the payout motor 358a, and then return to the payout control process in FIG.

  If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal, the process advances to step S1804 to determine whether or not the game ball is normally counted based on the detection result of the payout count switch. If the game ball count is not normal, the process advances to step S1805 to drive the payout motor 358a to execute a retry process and execute a stop process of the payout motor 358a, and then return to the payout control process of FIG.

  If the game ball count is normal, the process proceeds to step S1806, where it is determined whether or not the game ball count by the payout count switch has reached the total number of prize balls and the payout has been completed. If the payout has been completed, a stop process of the payout motor 358a is executed in step S1807, and then the process returns to the payout control process of FIG.

  In the lending ball control process shown in FIG. 48, in step S1901, the dispensing motor 358a is driven to execute lending ball lending. In the subsequent step S1902, it is determined from the detection result of the dispensing rotation sensor whether the rotation of the dispensing motor 358a is normal. If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is not normal, the process proceeds to step S1903, where the payout motor 358a is driven to execute a retry process and a stop process of the payout motor 358a, and then the process returns to the payout control process of FIG.

  If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal, the process advances to step S1904 to determine whether or not the game ball is normally counted based on the detection result of the payout count switch. If the game ball count is not normal, the process advances to step S1905 to drive the payout motor 358a to execute a retry process and execute a stop process of the payout motor 358a, and then return to the payout control process of FIG.

  If the game ball count is normal, the process proceeds to step S1906, where it is determined whether or not the game ball count by the payout count switch has reached a predetermined number of rented balls (25) and the payout is completed. If the payout has been completed, a stop process of the payout motor 358a is executed in step S1907, and then the process returns to the payout control process of FIG.

  Here, the game in the normal state, the short time state, and the high probability state in the present embodiment will be described in detail.

  First, the control for opening and closing the electric accessory 33c performed in the electric accessory control process of step S608 in the normal process will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  In step S2001, it is determined whether the release flag is set in the release flag storage area provided in the RAM 503. If the release flag is not set, the process advances to step S2002 to check whether there is a value in the accessory retaining ball storage area, that is, whether the data of the accessory random number counter C4 is stored in the accessory retaining ball storage area. Determine whether. If no data is stored in the accessory retaining ball storage area, the electric accessory control process is terminated. If data is stored in the accessory holding ball storage area, the process proceeds to step S2003, and it is determined whether the current gaming state is a high probability or a short time state. To determine whether the state is a high probability or a short time state, it is determined that the state is a high probability or a short time state when any of the flags is set with reference to the specific flag storage area and the short time flag storage area described above. If the gaming state is a high probability or a short time state, the process proceeds to step S2004, and it is determined whether or not the value of the accessory timer provided in the RAM 503 is zero. The accessory timer is decremented by 1 every 2 msec.

  If the value of the accessory timer is not 0, the electric accessory control process is terminated. When the value of the accessory timer is 0, the process proceeds to step S2005, and 1250 is set in the accessory timer. When the accessory timer 1250 is set, the process proceeds to step S2006, and the value of the accessory random number counter C4 set in the accessory holding ball storage area described above is shifted down by 1 bit to overflow the value of the accessory holding ball storage area. Open lottery with reference to. In the present embodiment, as described above, the open lottery wins with a high probability or short time state and the winning probability is 1 / 1.1 when the winning probability is not a high probability or short time state. It is set as follows.

  If it is not determined in step S2007 that the open lottery is won, the electric accessory control process is terminated. If it is determined that the open lottery is won, the release flag is set in the release flag storage area provided in the RAM 503 in step S2008, and 2500 is set in the accessory timer. The control process ends. Further, when the release flag is set, the electric accessory 33c is controlled to be in the open state as the release process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2003 that the gaming state is not a high probability or short-time state, the process proceeds to step S2009, and it is determined whether or not the value of the accessory timer is zero. If the value of the accessory timer is not 0, the electric accessory control process is terminated. If it is determined that the value of the accessory timer is 0, the process proceeds to step S2010, and 6250 is set in the accessory timer. Then, it progresses to step S2011, and similarly to step S2006, the value of the accessory reservation ball storage area is shifted, and an open lottery is performed. As described above, since there is no high probability or short time state, the probability of winning the open lottery is about 1/11. If the open lottery is not won, the electric accessory control process is terminated. If the open lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S2013, the release flag is set, 300 is set in the accessory timer, and the electric accessory control process is terminated. Here, as in step S2008, when the release flag is set, the electric accessory 33c is controlled to be in the open state as the release process.

  If it is determined in step S2001 that the release flag is set, the process proceeds to step S2014 to determine whether or not the value of the accessory timer is 0. If not, the electric accessory control process is terminated. To do. When the value of the accessory timer is 0 in step S2014, the process proceeds to step S2015, the electric accessory 33c is controlled to be closed, the release flag is cleared, and the electric accessory control process is ended.

  Further, the accessory lamp unit 49 is controlled in accordance with the value of the accessory timer. In the present embodiment, the switching display time per time of the accessory lamp unit 49 and the closing condition when the electric accessory 33c is switched from the open state to the closed state are changed according to the game state each time. It has become so.

  If the gaming state is not a high probability or short-time state, the display time for switching the accessory lamp unit 49 is set to 12.5 seconds because 6250 is set in the accessory timer in step S2010. In addition, since the electric accessory 33c switched to the open state under the normal state is set to 300 in the accessory timer in step S2013, it is closed when 0.6 seconds have elapsed since the switch to the open state. Switch to state. However, since one game ball can be fired about every 0.6 seconds, if the game state is not a high probability or short-time state, the game ball hardly wins in the second operation port 33b and is 0. After 6 seconds, the electric accessory 33c is switched to the closed state. Furthermore, unless the electric accessory 33c is opened, a game ball is not won in the second operating port 33b, and if the probability is not high or the time is short, the indication display of the accessory lamp portion 49 is displayed for 12.5 seconds. On the other hand, since the electric accessory 33c is opened only for 0.6 seconds, if it is not in a high probability or short-time state, the reserved storage number RbN of the second specific lamp part holding area Rb is the upper limit value (4 in this embodiment). ) Is rarely reached. That is, in the normal state, it is difficult for the game ball to win the second operation port 33b as compared with the high probability or the short time state, so that it is difficult to shift to the second big hit state.

  When the gaming state is a high probability or a short time state, the display time for switching the accessory lamp unit 49 is set to 2.5 seconds because 1250 is set in the accessory timer in step S2005. In addition, since the electric accessory 33c switched to the open state under the high probability or short time state is set to 2500 in the accessory timer in step S2008, when 5 seconds have passed since the switch to the open state. Switch to closed state. That is, when the gaming state shifts to a high probability or a short time state, the switching display time of the accessory lamp unit 49 is shortened and the opening time of the electric accessory 33c is extended. Here, since one game ball can be fired about every 0.6 seconds, eight game balls can be fired within 5 seconds when the electric accessory 33c is opened. Therefore, when the gaming state is a high probability or a short-time state, the chance that the game ball wins the second operation port 33b increases. Furthermore, since the switching display of the accessory lamp unit 49 is shortened to 2.5 seconds under a high probability or a short time state, the number of reserved memories in the second specific lamp unit holding area Rb under a high probability or short time state There are many opportunities for RbN to reach the upper limit (4 in the present embodiment).

  As described above, it is easy to win a game ball in the second operating port 33b by changing the probability that the electric accessory 33c is in an open state and the opening time of the electric accessory 33c depending on whether it is a high probability or a short time state. And a case where the game ball is difficult to win. When the current gaming state is a high probability or a short-time state, the game hits the second operating port 33b and shifts to the second jackpot state compared to the case of shifting to the first jackpot state. Since the probability of shifting to the high probability state is high when the game is finished, it is more likely that the player can acquire more game balls if the game ball is won in the second operation port. Furthermore, when the game state is the second big hit state, it is set that the player who has played the game so that the game ball wins the second variable winning device 32b can acquire more game balls.

  In addition, the high probability state continues until one of the following jackpot states, whereas the short-time state continues only up to 100 game times. Therefore, in the short-time state, the player plays a game with the expectation that the game will enter the second jackpot state based on the fact that the game ball has entered the second operating port 33b before the short-time state ends. It is possible to suppress the game from becoming monotonous.

  In addition, since the electric accessory 33c is difficult to open in the normal state, it is difficult for the game ball to win the second operating port 33b, and in the first big hit state, the first variable winning device 32a is opened, so the first The possibility that a lot of game balls can be acquired is set so that a game ball wins the operation port 33a or the first variable winning device 32a.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the game state is set to the normal state, the high probability state, the short-time state, the first jackpot state, and the second jackpot state, and in the normal state, the game ball is placed in the second operation port 33b. Is difficult to enter, so the second jackpot state is difficult to shift. Further, in the second jackpot state, the probability of shifting to the high probability state after the completion is higher than that in the first jackpot state. For this reason, when it shifts to the 1st jackpot state in the normal state and shifts from the 1st jackpot state to the high probability state, the game ball enters the second operation port 33b so as to shift to the 2nd jackpot state. It is thought that a game is performed as follows.

  In the high probability state, the game ball easily enters the second operation port 33b, so that it easily shifts to the second jackpot state. In the second jackpot state, it is easy to win the transition to the high probability state. As a result, when the first jackpot state is shifted to the high probability state, the transition from the high probability state to the second jackpot state and the transition from the second jackpot state to the high probability state are likely to be repeated.

  Also, considering that a game ball enters the first operating port 33a in the normal state and shifts to the first jackpot state as one game stage, the lottery to shift to the high probability state in the first jackpot state is won, It can be considered as one game stage different from the above game stage that the probability state → second jackpot state → high probability state and game state are repeated. In this case, from the game stage in which the game ball enters the first operation port 33a in the normal state and shifts to the first jackpot state, the lottery for the transition to the high probability state in the first jackpot state is won, and the high probability state → the first It is considered that a game is played in the hope that it will be a game stage in which the big hit state → high probability state and game state are repeated. Thereby, the attention degree to a game can be raised by the game stage occurring step by step.

  Moreover, even if it does not shift from the second jackpot state to the high probability state, it may shift to the short time state. That is, it is possible to diversify the gaming state that shifts after the high-probability state, the short-time state, the normal state, and the second jackpot state are finished, and it is possible to increase the effect of suppressing the monotonization of the game. Further, as described above, since the game ball is likely to enter the second operating port 33b in the time reduction state, the player plays a game in the hope of shifting to the second jackpot state in the time reduction state. It becomes possible to raise the attention degree to the game in a state. In this case, if the transition from the second jackpot state to the short-time state is considered as one game stage different from the above game stages, the above-described high probability state → second jackpot state → high probability state and gaming state When the repeated game stage is completed, it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the game by playing a game with the expectation that the game stage will shift from the second jackpot state to the short-time state. Thereby, it is possible to further increase the degree of attention to the game by generating the game stage in stages.

  In the present embodiment, it is more likely that a player who has played a game so that a game ball wins the second operating port 33b can acquire more game balls, and a player who has won a game ball in the second variable winning device 32b. When there is a high possibility that a large number of game balls can be obtained, information that prompts the player to play a game ball in the second operation port 33b or the second variable winning device 32b (in this embodiment, “Aim to the right! ! ”) Is displayed on the symbol display device 41.

  One embodiment of information that prompts the player to play a game ball in the second working port 33b or the second variable winning device 32b in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, FIG. 50A shows a display mode of the symbol display device 41 in a normal state. In the normal state, since it is sufficient to play a game so that a game ball wins the first operation port 33a, the game is performed so that the game ball wins the second operation port 33b or the second variable winning device 32b. No prompting information is displayed.

  Next, the display mode of the symbol display device 41 in the high probability or short time state is shown in FIG. In a high probability or short-time state, a player who has won a game ball in the second operation port has a higher probability of acquiring more game balls, so a tree fairy is displayed in the lower left part of the symbol display device 41, and the second operation port Information prompting the game ball to win a prize is displayed in 33b (in this embodiment, “Aim for the right!”).

  Also, the color of the tree fairy is different between the high probability state and the short time state, and by recognizing the color of the tree fairy, the player understands whether the current gaming state is a high probability state or a short time state. be able to. Specifically, in the high probability state, the color of the tree fairy is green, and in the short time state, it is yellow.

  Although not shown, in the first jackpot state, the game may be performed so that the game ball wins the first variable winning device 32a. Therefore, the symbol display device 41 has the second operation port 33b or the second variable. Information prompting the player to play a game ball to win the winning device 32b is not displayed. Further, in the second big hit state, it is better to play the game so that the game ball wins the second variable winning device 32b. Therefore, the game is performed so that the game ball wins the second variable winning device 32b. Prompt information is displayed. Since the second variable winning device 32b is installed at the lower left of the second operating port 33b, the same information as the information prompting the player to play a game ball to win the second operating port 33b is displayed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the symbol variation display is performed based on the winning of the game ball in the first operation port 33a, the background color of the symbol displayed on the symbol display device 41 is set to blue. Yes. In addition, when the symbol change display is performed based on the winning of the game ball in the second operation port 33b, the background color of the symbol displayed on the symbol display device 41 is red. Specifically, in the diagram shown in FIG. 50 (a), the background color is blue because the symbol variation display is performed based on the winning of the game ball in the first working port 33a. In the diagram shown in (b), the background color is red because the symbol variation display is performed based on the winning of the game ball in the second operating port 33b.

  According to the embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

  A lottery is performed to determine whether the gaming state shifts to a high probability state or a normal state in any jackpot state. As a result, if you don't win to generate each jackpot, you don't have to make a lottery to decide whether or not to shift to a high probability state. The processing load on the gaming machine can be reduced as compared with a gaming machine that performs a lottery on whether or not to shift to a high probability state. In addition, when a lottery for determining whether or not to shift to a high probability state is performed for each game, it is necessary to store the lottery result in the first or second reserved lamp area reservation areas Ra and Rb. Compared to this case, in the case of the present embodiment, it is not necessary to provide a storage capacity in order to store the lottery result indicating whether or not to shift to the high probability state, so that the storage capacity can be reduced.

  A lottery for determining whether or not to shift to a high probability state when each jackpot state is completed is configured to be performed when a game ball wins each variable winning device 32a, 32b. As a result, since each variable winning device 32a, 32b is controlled in the closed state in the normal state, the game ball has won a prize in each variable winning device 32a, 32b in the normal state, and the state shifts to the high probability state. It can suppress that the lottery of no is performed.

  When a game is played so that a game ball wins in the second operating port 33b or the second variable winning device 32b, the game board 30 so that it is difficult for the game ball to win in the first operating port 33a and the first variable winning device 32a. A nail group 40a was provided. Thereby, when a game is performed so that a game ball wins the second operating port 33b or the second variable winning device 32b, the game ball wins the first operating port 33a and the first variable winning device 32a. The nail group 40a functions as an obstacle nail to be obstructed, and it is possible to prevent the game ball from winning the first operating port 33a and the first variable winning device 32a.

  If the electric accessory 33c is not opened, the second operation port 33b is configured such that it is difficult for a game ball to win a prize. Thereby, it can suppress that a game ball wins the 2nd operation port 33b in a normal state. Further, in a high probability or a short time state, by setting a long time during which the electric accessory 33c is opened, in a normal state, it is possible to suppress a game ball from winning the second operating port 33b, and a high probability or short time state. It is possible to make it easy for a game ball to win.

  If it is more probable that a game ball is won in the second working port 33b or the second variable winning device 32b, the second working port 33b or the second variable winning device 32b is more likely to be obtained. The information prompting the player to play the game ball is displayed. Thereby, the player can be made to understand suitably how to play a game.

  In the first jackpot state, any one of 1 to 9 rounds is set. As a result, when shifting to the first jackpot state, the game is played while paying attention to how many rounds are set, and the effect of increasing the degree of attention to the game is exhibited. Moreover, in the normal state, since the number attached to the symbol combination displayed when shifting to the first jackpot state is set to correspond to the number of rounds in the first jackpot state, the first jackpot state It is possible to make the player preferably understand how many rounds are set.

  The first jackpot state and the second jackpot state are set to have different numbers of rounds and the number of game balls that can be won in one round. Thereby, each big hit state will become the same thing and it can suppress that a game becomes monotonous. In addition, the first jackpot state and the second jackpot state are different in the probability of shifting to the high probability state when the jackpot state ends. It is considered that the player is playing a game in the expectation of shifting to the second jackpot state with a high probability of shifting to the high probability state, and playing the game so that the game ball wins the second operating port 33b. The effect of prompting is demonstrated. Further, in the normal state, it is difficult for a game ball to win a prize by the electric accessory 33c in the second operation port 33b. Thereby, in a normal state, it can be urged to play a game so that a game ball wins the first operation port 33a. Therefore, the game becomes monotonous as compared to the case where the game ball is always won in one operation port by changing the operation port to be won in the normal state and the high probability or the short time state. Can be suppressed.

  When data is input to the specific lamp section reservation area Rb, whether or not to shift to the big hit state and the design variation display are performed based on the data of the specific lamp section reservation area Rb. As a result, for example, a game ball wins the first operation port 33a in a high probability or a short time state, and the game proceeds to the first jackpot state based on the game ball winning in the first operation port 33a. Can be suppressed.

  When a game ball wins the first or second working port 33a, 33b, a random number is acquired from the same random number counter (big hit random number counter C1). Thereby, there is no need to provide a plurality of random number counters, and an increase in processing load on the gaming machine can be suppressed.

  The background color of the symbol displayed on the symbol display device 41 is changed depending on which of the first operating port 33a and the second operating port 33b the game ball has won. Thereby, the player easily understands whether the symbol variation display is performed based on whether the game ball has won the first operation port 33a or the game ball has won the second operation port 33b. be able to.

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

  (1) When each jackpot state ends, the lottery of whether or not to shift to the high probability state is performed when the game ball wins for the first time in either of the variable winning devices 32a and 32b in each jackpot state. Although it was set as the structure, it is not limited to this structure.

  The lottery of whether or not to shift to the high probability state may be performed after winning the transition to the jackpot state. For example, in the second round in each jackpot state, a lottery may be performed to determine whether or not to shift to the high probability state based on the fact that the game ball has passed either of the variable winning devices 32a and 32b. The lottery may be performed when winning to shift to the state, or the lottery may be performed when each jackpot state ends. Further, it may be taught that a lottery is performed in the middle of the jackpot state to determine whether or not to shift to the high probability state, and if the lottery is won, the jackpot state shifts to the high probability state.

  If a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to a high-probability state is performed when winning to shift to the big hit state, the lottery may be performed when it is determined that the jackpot is determined in step S1001 in the variation start process. Furthermore, if the lottery is performed when each jackpot state is completed, the lottery state ending process of step S1217 in the first gaming state transition process may be performed.

  The lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the high probability state does not need to be performed when a game ball is won in each of the variable winning devices 32a and 32b, and shifts to the high probability state after winning the big hit state. If the lottery of whether or not can be performed, the lottery method is not limited.

  For example, when a game ball wins the first operating port 33a and is won to shift to a jackpot state, a lottery is automatically performed to determine whether or not to shift to a high probability state inside the gaming machine. . Further, depending on the value of the jackpot random number counter C1, when the jackpot state is shifted to the normal state when the jackpot state is ended, and when the jackpot state is shifted to the high probability state when the jackpot state is ended. Can be determined in advance.

  (2) In the above embodiment, the first operation port 33a and the second operation port 33b are provided. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration.

  There may be a lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the first jackpot state or the second jackpot state based on the fact that a game ball has won a prize at the operating port. It may be set only to the jackpot state. Even in this case, when winning the transition to the big hit state, it may be determined whether or not to shift to the high probability state.

  (3) In the above embodiment, the lottery is performed to determine whether or not to shift to the high probability or short-time state in the second jackpot state, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration.

  In the first jackpot state, a lottery may be performed to determine whether or not to shift to the time-saving state.

  In addition, the time saving state is not set, and even if any jackpot state ends, it is not necessary to shift to the time saving state.

  (4) A configuration in which it is difficult for a game ball to win the first operation port 33a and the first variable winning device 32a when a game is played to win the second operation port 33b or the second variable winning device 32b. However, it is not limited to such a configuration.

  Even when a game is played so that a game ball wins in the second operating port 33b or the second variable winning device 32b, the game ball may win in the first operating port 33a or the first variable winning device 32a.

  For example, it is conceivable that the first working port 33a and the second working port 33b are arranged up and down, or the first variable winning device 32a and the second variable winning device 32b are arranged up and down. In this case, it is not necessary that the game ball can pass through the left and right sides of the variable display unit 35. For example, the game ball may pass through only the left side of the variable display unit 35.

  (5) Although the game balls are difficult to win in the second operation port 33b unless the electric accessory 33c is in the open state, the game is not played in the second operation port 33b even if the electric accessory 33c is not in the open state. A ball may win.

  (6) When data is stored in the second specific lamp section reservation area Rb, even if data is stored in the first specific lamp section reservation area Ra, the second specific lamp section reservation area Rb The lottery for determining whether to shift to the second jackpot state with reference to the data stored in Rb is given priority. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration.

  A lottery may be performed to determine whether or not to shift to each jackpot state in the order in which the data is stored in the first and second specific lamp unit reservation areas Ra and Rb, and the first specific lamp unit reservation area Ra may be selected. A lottery may be performed as to whether or not to shift to the jackpot state by prioritizing the stored data.

  (7) In the above embodiment, when there is a high probability that a game ball can be obtained more frequently so that a game ball is won in the second operation port 33b or the second variable winning device 32b, the second operation port Although it is displayed on the symbol display device 41 as “aim for the right !!” as information for prompting the player to play a game ball in the 33b or the second variable winning device 32b, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration.

  The information that prompts the game so that the game ball wins the second operating port 33b or the second variable winning device 32b may be in other display modes, or the second operating port 33b or the second variable winning device using sound or light. The game may be prompted to win a game ball in 32b. For example, a mode of displaying “Aim at the second working port !!” is conceivable. Furthermore, the information that prompts the game to win the game ball may not be taught to the second operation port 33b or the second variable winning device 32b.

  (8) In the above embodiment, the high probability state is configured to continue up to 10 times. However, the maximum is not 10 times, and other times may be set, or there is no maximum number of times and the state moves to the high probability state. As long as you win, you may transition to a high probability state when each jackpot state ends.

  (9) The lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the high probability state when each jackpot state ends is performed by obtaining a value from the transition random number counter C2, but is not limited to such a configuration.

  When the game ball passes through a predetermined operating port, it may be determined that the game is won for shifting to the high probability state, and then the game state may shift to the high probability state after the jackpot state ends.

  For example, a winning combination with a plurality of operating openings is installed, and a game ball enters the winning combination, and a high probability occurs when a predetermined operating opening is passed among the plurality of operating openings. A gaming machine that has been elected to transition to a state can be considered. In the case of such a gaming machine, since it is not necessary to acquire a random number and perform the lottery, the processing in steps S1310 to S1315 and steps S1410 to S1415 in the above embodiment is not necessary.

  One embodiment of such a lottery method will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 51 is a front view of a movable accessory 600 as an accessory winning means. After the game ball passes through the second variable winning device 32b in the above embodiment, the game ball is guided to the movable accessory 600.

  A rotating body 601 is installed inside the movable accessory 600. Around the rotating body 601, there are 10 recesses into which game balls can enter. The rotating body 601 is always rotating. In this case, the rotating body 601 is set to rotate in the clockwise direction, but it goes without saying that the rotating body 601 may be rotated in any way.

  When the game ball passes through the variable winning device 32b, the game ball enters the concave portion reaching the uppermost end of the rotating body 601. Of the ten recesses, nine recesses are provided with a bottom portion 603 for supporting a game ball. When a game ball enters, the bottom portion 603 supports the game ball, and the rotating body 601 rotates to play a game. When the concave portion into which the ball has entered reaches the bottom, the game ball is discharged from the ball discharge port 604.

  In addition, the bottom 603 is not installed in one of the ten recesses 602, and when a game ball enters the recess 602, the winning area provided on the back surface of the rotating body 601 The winning entry 605 will be entered. If a game ball enters a recess other than the recess 602, the game ball is not blocked by the bottom 603 and does not enter the winning slot 605. What is necessary is just to win if it shifts to a high probability state by a game ball having entered this winning opening 605. In this case, ten concave portions are provided, and when a game ball enters the concave portion 602 of the ten concave portions, the winning is made, so the probability of winning the transition to the high probability state is 10 It becomes 1 / minute.

  Note that the winning probability can be easily changed by changing the number of recesses. In addition, the winning probability can be changed not by the number of recesses but by changing the size and width of the recesses. For example, if the size of the recess 602 is doubled compared to other recesses, the winning probability can be increased accordingly.

  In addition, if the rotating body 601 is configured to be visible, it is possible to confirm the lottery whether or not to shift to the high probability state by visual observation, and therefore whether or not to shift to the high probability state internally. The effect of increasing the player's attention to the game is exhibited compared to the case where the game is performed. In addition, it is possible to perform a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to the high probability state with a relatively easy configuration that only confirms whether or not a game ball has entered the recess 602.

  The place where the movable accessory 600 is installed may be at any position, may be provided in the variable winning device 32a, or installed in a place unrelated to the first and second variable winning devices 32a and 32b. Thus, when a lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the high probability state is performed, a game ball may be allowed to enter the movable accessory 600. As a method for enabling entry, it is conceivable that the movable accessory 600 is provided with an opening / closing means that can be opened and closed, and a game ball can enter the movable accessory 600 by opening the opening / closing means. . Moreover, the case where it shifts to a jackpot state as a timing which performs the said lottery, or the case where the jackpot state is complete | finished can be considered. Even in this case, after winning the transition to the jackpot state, it can be easily determined whether or not to transition to the high probability state. When a game ball passes through the winning opening 605, by setting a specific flag, it is determined that there is a specific flag in step S1218 of the first game state transition process when the big hit state is finished, and a high probability state Can be migrated to.

  (10) In the above embodiment, the background color is changed as the display mode of the symbol display device 41 when the game ball wins the first operation port 33a and when the game ball wins the second operation port 33b. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration.

  When the symbol display is performed on the symbol display device 41 based on the case where a game ball is won in the first operation port 33a and the case where a game ball is won in the second operation port 33b, The displayed symbol may be changed. For example, when a game ball is won in the first operation port 33a, a variation display is performed using a character such as a fish, and when a game ball is won in the second operation port 33b, a character such as a dog is displayed. It is possible to use a variable display that is used.

  In addition, the symbol display device 41 is divided into two, and on one side of the two divided symbol display device 41, the variation display of the symbol is performed based on the fact that the game ball has won the first operating port 33a, and on the other side The change display of the symbols may be performed based on the winning of the game ball in the second operation port 33b. In this case, the symbol display device 41 is not divided into two, and two symbol display devices may be provided corresponding to the respective operation ports.

  In these cases, when the symbol variation display is performed, it is determined whether the symbol variation display is performed based on the winning of the game ball in the first operation port 33a or the second operation port 33b. The person can understand it suitably.

  Furthermore, the display mode of the symbol display device 41 does not have to change even when a game ball is won in either the first operating port 33a or the second operating port 33b. However, even in this case, it is possible to tell the player by any method whether the variable display is performed based on the winning of the game ball in either the first operation port 33a or the second operation port 33b. desirable.

  (11) In the above embodiment, the lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the first and second jackpot states is performed based on the information stored in the first or second specific lamp portion holding areas Ra and Rb. However, it is not limited to such a configuration.

  The first and second specific lamp portion holding areas Ra and Rb are not provided, and the first or second information is obtained immediately after the game ball enters the first or second operation port 33a or 33b. A lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the big hit state may be performed, and further, a symbol variation display may be performed corresponding to the lottery. However, in the case of such a configuration, since the symbol variation display is performed, it is considered that the lottery for determining whether to shift to the first or second jackpot state cannot be performed during the symbol variation display. .

  (12) In the above-described embodiment, the variation display time of the complete deviation variation is changed based on the specific number of reservations. However, the variation display time of the complete deviation variation may not be changed.

  (13) In the above embodiment, the total reserved number storage area is provided in the common reserved area CR. However, the total reserved number storage area may not be provided. However, in such a configuration, when the common reserved number CRN is grasped, the value of the reserved number storage area of each specific lamp unit reserved area Ra, Rb is read and added to perform the process of adding the common reserved number CRN. It is necessary to grasp.

  In addition, it is not necessary to provide the number-of-holds storage area in each of the specific lamp unit reservation areas Ra, Rb. However, in such a configuration, the number of storage areas of the specific lamp unit reservation areas Ra and Rb is checked to determine how many counter values are stored, thereby holding the specific lamp unit reservation areas Ra and Rb. It becomes necessary to know the number of memories.

  Furthermore, if each process mentioned above is performed, it is good also as a structure which does not provide a holding | maintenance number storage area in any of the common holding area CR and each holding area Ra and Rb for specific lamp parts.

  (14) In the above embodiment, the order storage area is configured by 1 byte and each storage area is configured by 1 bit. However, this configuration is changed.

  That is, the order storage area is composed of 2 bytes, and each storage area is composed of 2 bits. In each storage area, a first hold flag (specifically a value of 2) indicating that a game ball has won the first operation port 33a, and a game ball has won the second operation port 33b. Either a second hold flag (specifically a value of 1) or a third hold flag (specifically a value of 0) indicating that the game ball has not won is stored. Even if it is a case where it is set as this structure, it is clear that there exists an effect similar to the said embodiment.

  (15) In the above embodiment, the counter value is obtained from the same counters C1 and C3 regardless of which game ball is won in any operating port. However, the counter value is obtained from different counters. Also good. For example, when two big hit random number counters are prepared, and a game ball wins the first operation port 33a, the counter value is acquired from one big hit random number counter, and when the game ball wins the second operation port 33b Is configured to acquire the counter value from the other jackpot random number counter. At this time, each jackpot random number counter may have a configuration in which the jackpot probability is the same and the counter value for the jackpot is different, or the jackpot probability is the same and the counter value for the jackpot and the size of the counter are different. Also good.

  In addition, the counter value may be acquired from a big hit random number counter having different big hit probabilities when the game ball wins at the first operation port 33a and when the game ball wins at the second operation port 33b. With such a configuration, it is possible for a player to select and play two types of games with different jackpot probabilities using a single pachinko machine, thereby diversifying gameplay and improving game entertainment. It becomes.

  (16) In the above embodiment, the unused areas are provided in the storage areas of the specific lamp unit holding areas Ra and Rb. However, it goes without saying that the unused areas need not be provided. However, in the case of such a configuration, it may be necessary to change the configuration of the reserved area for each specific lamp unit when designing the pachinko machine 10 having different internal specifications.

  (17) In the above-described embodiment, the second working port 33b is provided with the electric combination 33c including a pair of left and right movable pieces. However, the electric combination 33c may not be provided. That is, like the first operation port 33a, the ease of winning the game ball is not changed regardless of the game state. Even in such a configuration, the number of counter values that can be held and stored can be increased up to eight, thereby reducing the occurrence of an opportunity that leads to a disadvantage of the player and a disadvantage of the game hall. It is possible to reduce the occurrence of an opportunity to lead to.

  (18) In the above embodiment, three prize balls are paid out when winning the first working port 33a, and five prize balls are paid out when winning the second working port 33b. However, when winning in the second operating port 33a, a configuration may be adopted in which more prize balls are paid out than when winning in the second operating port 33b, or in any of the operating ports 33a, 33b. However, the same number of prize balls may be paid out. That is, the number of prize balls to be paid out when winning each operating port may be an arbitrary number.

  (19) In the above embodiment, the game ball can be won in the second operating port 33b only when the electric accessory 33c is almost fully opened. Any configuration may be used as long as the ease of winning a game ball to the two operation ports 33b changes. That is, it may be configured such that the game ball can win the second operation port 33b when the electric accessory 33c is in a closed state.

  (20) The variation display time may be shortened as the specific number of reservations increases. For example, 8 patterns of 8 seconds, 7 seconds, 6 seconds, 5 seconds, 4 seconds, 3 seconds, 2 seconds, and 1 second are prepared as fluctuation display times of complete deviation fluctuations. The variation display time is shortened as the specific hold number increases, such that when the specific hold number is 1, the full hold fluctuation is performed for 7 seconds, and the complete shift change is performed for 7 seconds.

  (21) In the above-described embodiment, the main control device 271 controls the hold lamp 44. However, the display control device 214 may control, or the audio lamp control device 272 may control. Needless to say. In particular, in a configuration in which the hold lamp is displayed on a part of the symbol display device (display screen), the display control device may be configured to perform display control of the hold lamp.

  (22) In the above-described embodiment, the upper limit of the number of reserved memories in the specific lamp unit reservation areas Ra and Rb is set to four, but the configuration is not limited to this. Even when the above configuration is applied to a gaming machine in which the upper limit of the number of reserved memories in the reserved area is limited to eight, for example, the number of reserved memories can be increased to sixteen as a result. The same effect as the form can be achieved. Moreover, the structure with which the upper limit of the number of reservation memory | storage of each reservation area | region Ra and Rb for specific lamp parts may differ may be sufficient. For example, the upper limit of the number of reserved memories in the first specific lamp unit reservation area Ra may be four, and the upper limit of the number of reserved memories in the second specific lamp unit reservation area Rb may be three.

  (23) In the above embodiment, there are two operation ports, the first operation port 33a and the second operation port 33b, and the winnings to these operation ports 33a and 33b are respectively stored with a predetermined number as an upper limit. Although the configuration has been described, it goes without saying that there may be three or more operating ports, and the winnings to these operating ports may be stored on hold with a predetermined number as an upper limit.

  (24) In the above embodiment, the configuration in which the second variable prize-winning device 32b is opened and closed a total of 15 times when shifting to the second jackpot state is not limited to 15 times. Is optional.

  Further, when shifting from the normal state to the first jackpot state, the first variable winning device 32a is configured to be released any number of times 1 to 9, but when shifting from the normal state to the first jackpot state The first variable winning device 32a may be opened only for a predetermined number of times.

  (25) In the above embodiment, the configuration in which the symbols of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are displayed in a variable manner as they are scrolled in the horizontal direction has been described. Needless to say, the configuration is also good.

  (26) In the above embodiment, the “4” symbol is arranged between the “9” symbol and the “1” symbol of the middle symbol row Z2, but the “4” symbol may not be arranged. Moreover, it is not necessary to use a configuration in which the specific symbols and the non-specific symbols are alternately arranged, and a configuration in which no sub-design is arranged between the specific symbols and the non-specific symbols may be employed.

  (27) In the above embodiment, the main control device 271 outputs the change end command to the display control device 214 at the timing when the change display time has elapsed. However, the change end command need not be output. In the configuration in which the variation pattern command indicating the variation display time is output, the display control device 214 can grasp the variation display time, and therefore, the passage of the variation display time determined by the main control device 271 without outputting the variation end command. This is because it is possible to achieve harmony between the timing and the symbol variation display end timing.

  (28) In the above embodiment, the main controller 271 is configured to determine the stop symbol, symbol variation pattern, and reach type of each symbol row Z1 to Z3 in the symbol display device 41, but this is changed. May be. For example, the main control device 271 determines only the stop symbols of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 without determining the symbol variation pattern and reach type, and the display control device 214 determines the symbol variation pattern and reach type. It may be. Even in such a configuration, as long as the display control device 214 can derive the symbol variation pattern based on the stop symbol and variation display time of each symbol row Z1 to Z3 determined by the main control device 271, the same as in the above embodiment. It is clear that there is an effect. Alternatively, the main control device 271 may determine only the variable display time, and the display control device 214 may determine a stop symbol, a symbol variation pattern, and a reach type of each symbol row Z1 to Z3.

  (29) Although the display control device 214 directly receives the display command transmitted from the main control device 271 and controls the display of the symbol display device 41, the display control device 214 transmits the command transmitted from the main control device 271. May be received indirectly. For example, the main control device 271 transmits a display command to the sound lamp control device 272, and the sound lamp control device 272 transmits a control command to the display control device 214 based on the received display command. The display control device 214 controls the display of the symbol display device 41 based on the control command transmitted from the sound lamp control device 272. Alternatively, the main control device 271 transmits a display command to the sub-control device, and the sub-control device transmits a control command to the display control device 214 and the sound lamp control device 272 based on the received display command. The display control device 214 and the sound lamp control device 272 control the symbol display device 41 and the lamps based on the control command transmitted from the sub control device.

  (30) Needless to say, the present invention may be applied to other types of pachinko machines different from the above-described embodiment. For example, the first lottery is performed when a game ball passes through the operating port, and when the first lottery is won, the special device is in a predetermined open state, and a big hit occurs when the game ball enters a specific area of the special device. It may be applied to a type of pachinko machine. Further, the present invention may be applied to a pachinko machine provided with a storage device for storing and storing a prize ball to be paid out to a player as a virtual game medium. Furthermore, you may apply to the pachinko machine which has several game nature. For example, when a first operation port and a second operation port are provided and a game ball passes through the first operation port, a big hit occurs when the specific identification information is displayed on the identification information display means such as the specific lamp unit. When the game ball passes through the second operating port, the special device is in a predetermined open state (first special game state) when the specific identification information is displayed on the identification information display means such as the specific lamp unit, and the special ball The present invention may be applied to a pachinko machine in which a big hit (second special game state) occurs when a game ball enters a specific area of the device.

  (31) In the above embodiment, when there is a predetermined number of specific suspensions, the fluctuation display time of the full deviation fluctuation is shortened. However, instead of or in addition to this, when there is a predetermined number of specific suspensions A variation display time of jackpot variation and reach variation variation display time may be shortened. However, the period from reaching reach until the middle symbol row Z2 is stopped is a period during which the player is expected to generate the biggest jackpot while passively participating in the game. Therefore, when shortening the fluctuation display time of jackpot fluctuation or reach fluctuation, it is desirable to shorten the time for high-speed fluctuation before reaching reach.

  (32) Although the above embodiment is applied to a pachinko machine, the present invention may be applied to a slot machine or a gaming machine in which a slot machine and a pachinko machine are integrated. That is, based on the fact that a plurality of types of special game states are set and one special game state is won, a lottery for determining whether or not to generate another special game state may be performed.

  As another gaming state, for example, a so-called replay time in which the probability of winning a re-game is high can be considered.

  (33) In the above-described embodiment, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is based on the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the number of rounds of jackpot in the first jackpot state shifted from the normal state. It is not a thing.

  The jackpot random number counter C1 is used only for determining whether or not it is a jackpot, and a counter for determining a jackpot symbol is provided in addition to the jackpot random number counter. While determining, you may determine the number of rounds of a 1st jackpot state.

  (34) In the above embodiment, when the first jackpot state is reached in the normal state, the number of rounds in the first jackpot state is determined by the established symbol, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration.

  When the first jackpot state is reached in the normal state, the established symbol combination and the number of rounds in the first jackpot state may be different. In this case, a counter for determining a jackpot symbol may be provided in addition to the jackpot random number counter C1, and a symbol established by the counter may be determined.

  (35) In the above embodiment, the lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the high probability state is performed once in one jackpot state, but is not limited to this configuration. That is, a lottery may be performed as to whether or not to shift to the high probability state multiple times in one big hit state.

  For example, a lottery on whether or not to shift to a high probability state is performed for each round in each jackpot state, and it is won that at least one lottery of whether or not to shift to a high probability state is transferred Then, after each jackpot state is finished, it can be considered that the state shifts to a high probability state. Also in this case, since the number of rounds is set to be large, superiority in shifting to the high probability state of the second jackpot state with respect to the first jackpot state is secured.

  (36) In the above-described embodiment, the probability of winning the transition to the high probability state is set higher in the second jackpot state than in the first jackpot state. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration.

  Each jackpot state may be set so that the probability of winning the transition to the high probability state is the same, or the first jackpot state is elected to transition to the higher probability state than the second jackpot state. The probability may be set high.

  (37) In the above embodiment, the lottery for determining whether or not to shift to each jackpot state is performed using the jackpot random number counter C1, but the invention is not limited to this configuration.

  A first jackpot random number counter corresponding to the first jackpot state and a second jackpot random number counter corresponding to the second jackpot state may be provided. In this case, the value of the first big hit random number counter is acquired when the game ball wins the first operation port 33a, and the value of the second big hit random number counter is acquired when the game ball wins the second operation port 33b. To do. And what is necessary is just to perform the lottery of whether it transfers to a 1st or 2nd jackpot state from each value.

  (38) In the above embodiment, the symbol variation display based on the game ball winning in the first operation port 33a, and the symbol variation display based on the game ball winning in the second operation port 33b, However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. That is, the symbol variation display based on the winning of the game ball in the first operation port 33a and the symbol variation display based on the winning of the game ball in the second operation port 33b may be performed simultaneously. .

  For example, the symbol display may be performed simultaneously based on winning in each operating port on the symbol display device 41, or the symbol changing display based on winning in the first operating port 33a may be performed. 1 display means and a second display means for displaying a variation of the symbol based on the winning of the game ball in the second operating port 33b are provided, respectively, based on winning in each operating port 33a, 33b The change display of the symbols may be performed simultaneously.

  (39) In the above embodiment, when the short-time lottery is won, the short-time state continues for 100 gaming times after the second jackpot state ends, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration. That is, the number of games in which the short-time state continues is not limited.

  The number of games in which the short-time state continues may be set to 50 times, or the number of games in which the short-time state continues may be determined by lottery. For example, what is necessary is just to determine the frequency | count of the game where a time-short state continues by the time-short lottery of step S1416 in a 2nd variable prize-winning apparatus opening / closing process.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine in one embodiment. It is a perspective view which expands or shows the main structures of a pachinko machine. It is a front view which shows the front structure of the main body frame which comprises a pachinko machine. It is a front view which shows the structure of a game board. It is a figure for demonstrating the operation state of an electrically-driven accessory. It is a rear view which shows the structure of a front door frame. It is a rear view which shows the structure of a pachinko machine. It is a disassembled perspective view which decomposes | disassembles and shows the back surface structure of a pachinko machine for every main part. It is a schematic diagram which shows arrangement | positioning of the 1st control board unit in the back surface of a pachinko machine, a 2nd control board unit, and a back pack unit. It is a rear view which shows the structure of a main body frame and a game board. It is a perspective view which shows the back surface structure of a main body frame. It is a perspective view which shows the back surface structure of a game board. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of a bearing metal fitting. It is a front view which shows the structure of a 1st control board unit. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of a 1st control board unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of a 1st control board unit. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the back surface structure of a 1st control board unit. It is a front view which shows the structure of a 2nd control board unit. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of a 2nd control board unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of a 2nd control board unit. It is a front view which shows the structure of a back pack unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of a back pack unit. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows a design individually. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display content of a symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of the various counters used for game control. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the reservation area for 1st specific lamp parts, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of a common reservation area. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a start winning process. It is a flowchart which shows an information acquisition process. It is a flowchart which shows a NMI interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the main process by the main controller. It is a flowchart which shows a normal process. It is a flowchart which shows the update process of an off symbol counter. It is a flowchart which shows a specific lamp part control process. It is a flowchart which shows a switching start process. It is a flowchart which shows a change start process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern determination process. It is a figure which shows a fluctuation | variation display time table. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st game state transfer process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st variable winning apparatus opening / closing process. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd variable prize-winning apparatus opening / closing process. It is a timing chart which shows the correlation with the switching display of the color displayed on a 1st specific lamp part, and the display of the fluctuation | variation of the symbol in a symbol display apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd game state transfer process. It is a flowchart which shows the main process by the payout control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows payout control processing. It is a flowchart which shows a prize ball control process. It is a flowchart which shows a lending ball control process. It is a flowchart which shows an electric accessory control process. It is explanatory drawing which shows one Embodiment in a normal state and a high probability state. It is a front view which shows the structure of a movable accessory.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine as a gaming machine, 12 ... Main body frame 12, 30 ... Game board, 32a ... First variable winning device as a variable pitching means, 32b ... Second variable winning device as a second variable pitching means, 33a ... first operation port, 33b ... second operation port, 33c ... electrical accessory as opening / closing means, 35 ... variable display unit, 41 ... design display device, 214 ... display control device as display control means, 271 ... main control Devices, 311... A payout control device as payout means, 600...

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A gaming machine main body having a gaming area in which a game is executed;
In the game area, a picture display means that is installed so that a game ball can pass on both the left and right sides as viewed from above and in front, and the picture is displayed in a variable manner.
A first entrance opening provided at a position through which a game ball flowing down the left side of at least the left and right sides can pass;
A second entrance that is provided at a position where the game ball flowing down the right side of the left and right sides can pass, and that can be switched between a state where the game ball is easy to enter and a state where it is difficult to enter;
First information acquisition means for acquiring first information when a game ball passes through the first entrance;
First lottery means for executing a lottery to determine whether or not to generate a first winning gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state based on the first information;
If the first lottery means is selected to generate the first winning gaming state, first gaming state transition means for shifting the gaming state to the first winning gaming state;
After the first winning gaming state, a transition is made to the normal gaming state, or a transition is made to a gaming state that makes it easier for a gaming ball to enter the second entrance than the normal gaming state. Game state transition means;
Second information acquisition means for acquiring second information when a game ball passes through the second entrance,
Based on the second information, a lottery is executed as to whether or not to generate a second winning gaming state that is opened by a variable winning means provided at a position where a gaming ball flowing down the right side of the left and right sides can pass. A second lottery means;
Third game state transition means for transitioning the gaming state to the second winning gaming state when the second lottery means is won to generate the second winning gaming state;
Entry detection means for detecting entry into the variable winning means,
A third lottery for executing a lottery to determine whether or not to generate a game state in which it is easy for a game ball to easily enter the second entrance when the entrance detection is made by the entrance detection means. Means,
When the lottery by the third lottery means a win, the fourth game state transition is made such that after the second winning game state, the game ball is likely to enter the second entrance entrance easily. Means,
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

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