JP5432874B2 - Amusement stand - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a game machine represented by a pachinko machine or a slot machine (pachislot machine).

  Conventionally, a game machine such as a pachinko machine has a start area where game balls can be won in the game area of the game board, and a symbol display unit that can display a plurality of symbols in a variable manner. When the symbol on the symbol display unit fluctuates for a predetermined time and the symbol after the change becomes a specific mode that is a combination of specific symbols determined in advance, the variable winning means is opened for a predetermined time, which is advantageous to the player. A game state is generated.

JP 2008-200302 A

  By the way, in the game stand as described in Patent Document 1, there is a possibility that the display in the game area may cause a decrease in interest.

  On the other hand, in order to improve interest, a technique for displaying a predetermined pattern formed on the light guide plate by emitting light is conceivable. However, when this light guide plate is caused to emit light, there is a problem that it is difficult to recognize the shape of a predetermined pattern.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a game table that can easily recognize a pattern at the time of light emission.

To achieve the above object, the present invention provides a main body, a game board that can be attached to the main body, a door that can be attached to the main body, a transmission portion provided in the door , and at least light emission of a pattern. A gaming table comprising light-emitting display means capable of displaying and light-emitting means provided in the game board , wherein the light-emitting display means is provided in the transmission part, and the light emitting means The emitted light is configured to be visually recognized by the player through the transmission part, and the light emitting display means does not emit the pattern when the first condition is satisfied. And the light emitting display means displays the pattern by light emission when the second condition is satisfied, and the light emitting means emits light emitted by the light emitting means rather than the first light emitting state. It becomes difficult for players to see In the second light emitting state, the light emitting display means can execute at least the light emitting display of the pattern, and the door body has a first transmitting body. The door body has a second transmission body, the position of the first transmission body is at least in front of the transmission section, and the position of the second transmission body is at least It is between the transmission part and the game board .

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game stand which can make it easy to recognize the pattern at the time of light emission can be provided.

It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 from the front side (player side). It is the external view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 of FIG. 1 from the back side. 1 is a schematic front view of a game board 200 as viewed from the front. 3 is a circuit block diagram of a control unit of the pachinko machine 100. FIG. (A) is an example of a special figure stop display mode, (b) is an example of a decorative design, and (c) is an example of a normal stop display mode. 3 is a flowchart showing a flow of main processing of a main control unit executed by a CPU 304 of the main control unit 300. 5 is a flowchart showing a flow of main control unit timer interrupt processing executed by a CPU 304 of the main control unit 300. (A) is a flowchart which shows the flow of the 1st sub control part main process, (b) is a flowchart which shows the flow of the 1st sub control part command reception interruption process, (c) is the 1st sub control part. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a timer interruption process, (d) is a flowchart which shows the flow of a 1st sub control part image control process. (A) is a flowchart which shows the flow of the 2nd sub control part 1st interruption process which CPU504 of the 2nd subcontrol part 500 performs, (b) is CPU504 of the 2nd subcontrol part 500 performing. FIG. 8C is a flowchart showing a flow of a second sub-control unit main process, and FIG. 10C is a flowchart showing a stepping motor drive parameter setting process flow in steps 1709 and 1711 of the second sub-control unit main process; (D) is a flowchart which shows the flow of a 2nd sub control part 2nd interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the control process of the stepping motor in step 1901 and step 1903 of a 2nd sub control part 2nd interruption process. It is a perspective view which decomposes | disassembles and shows the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. It is a perspective view which decomposes | disassembles and shows the glass unit 700 of the pachinko machine. FIG. 13 is a front view illustrating a configuration of an intermediate transparent member 703 illustrated in FIG. 12. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the game board 200 shown in FIG. 3. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing the game board 200 shown in FIG. 3. It is the schematic front view which looked at the center accessory 250 of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention from the front. It is a figure which shows the structure which looked at the drive mechanism of the 1st movable object 224a in the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention from the back side, (a) shows the state which has the 1st movable object 224a in the origin position. (B) has shown the state which has the 1st movable body 224a in a movable end position. It is a figure which shows the detail of the positional relationship of the detection piece 708 fixed to the 1st movable object 224a and the production movable object sensor 812 fixed to the frame 252 in the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention, a) shows a state where the first movable object 224a is at the origin position, and (b) shows a state where the first movable object 224a is at the non-detection position (a state where the first movable object 224a has moved downward by 30 pulses from the origin position). c) shows a state in which the first movable object 224a is at the movable end position (a state where the first movable object 224a has moved downward by 100 pulses from the origin position). It is a figure explaining the detail of the structure which makes it easy to recognize the predetermined pattern when the decoration 703a emits light, and (a) is a front view of the decoration 703a when the first movable object 224a is at the origin position. It is a schematic front view, (b) is an AA side cross-sectional view of (a), (c) is a view of the vicinity of the decoration 703a when the first movable object 224a is at the lower end of the movable range from the front. It is a schematic front view, (d) is a BB side sectional view of (c), (e) is a decoration 703a and the first movable object 224a when the first movable object 224a is at the origin position. It is a perspective view which shows a positional relationship, (f) is a perspective view which shows the positional relationship of the decoration 703a and the 1st movable object 224a when the 1st movable object 224a exists in the lower end of a movable range, and the background 242c. It is a figure explaining the example which darkens the predetermined area | region of the back side of the decoration 703a with a shadow, Comprising: (a) is a sectional side view which shows when the 1st movable object 224a exists in an origin position, (b) It is a sectional side view showing when the 1st movable thing 224a exists in the lower end of a movable range. It is a figure explaining composition which makes it easy to visually recognize only a part of shape of a predetermined pattern, (a) is a front view showing a mode at the time of lighting of a predetermined pattern, (b) is a predetermined pattern It is a front view which shows the mode at the time of lighting. (A) And (b) is a figure explaining the visibility by the difference between the color of the pattern at the time of light emission, and a background color, Comprising: (a) is the contrast of the color of the pattern at the time of light emission, and a background color. This is an example in the case of high, and (b) is an example in the case where the contrast between the pattern color and the background color during light emission is high. It is a figure explaining the example which changes the brightness of a background area | region in 3 steps, (a) is a perspective view which shows the vicinity of the decoration which makes a predetermined pattern, (b) is A surface shown to (a). It is a figure which shows the case where it came to the front, (c) is a figure which is the case where C surface shown to (a) came to the front, and is a figure which shows the state which light-displayed the decoration 23703a ', (d) is a figure. It is a figure which is a case where the B surface shown to (a) comes to the front, and is a figure which shows the state which light-displayed the decoration 23703a, (e) is a case where the C surface shown to (a) came to the front. It is a figure which shows the state which light-displayed the decoration 23703a. (A) is sectional drawing which shows the case where the some decoration is provided in the transparent member of 1 sheet, (b) and (c) provided one decoration in one glass, and provided the plurality of the glass It is sectional drawing which shows a case. It is a figure which shows the example of the cut formed in a transparent member in the case of selectively light-emitting and displaying any one of several decorations with one transparent member, (a) is provided with only one decoration It is a schematic perspective view which shows an area | region, (b) is a schematic perspective view which shows the area | region in which only the other decoration was provided, (c) is a schematic perspective view which shows the area | region in which both one and the other decoration were provided. FIG. An example in which a predetermined pattern is emitted and displayed at a position overlapping the image display device 208 on the player's line of sight, (a) is a perspective view showing a state in which the decoration 25703a forming the predetermined pattern is turned off, (B) is a perspective view which shows the state which lighted the decoration 25703a which forms a predetermined pattern. FIG. 5 is an example of adjusting the brightness of the background of a predetermined pattern by turning on and off a light source provided separately, and (a) is a front view of a state in which a light emitting member 703b for emitting and displaying a decoration 703a is turned off; (B) is the front view of the state which lighted the light emission member 703b which light-displays the decoration 703a, (c) is AA sectional drawing of (a), (d) is BB of (b). It is sectional drawing. (A) is an example which drives a 1st movable object back and forth from the near side to the back side, Comprising: It is a perspective view which shows the state which has arrange | positioned a 1st movable object in the back side, (b) is ( It is side sectional drawing of a), (c) is an example which drives a 1st movable object back and forth from the near side to the back side, Comprising: The 1st in the example which produces a shadow by the shape of a 1st movable object It is a perspective view which shows a movable object, (d) is an example which drives a 1st movable object back and forth from the near side to the back side, Comprising: In the example which produces a shadow by the shape of a 1st movable object, It is side sectional drawing of the state which has arrange | positioned the movable object to the near side. It is a sectional side view which shows the example which provides the decoration in the position which overlaps with an image display apparatus, shields the light from an image display apparatus with the 1st movable object driven up and down, and lowers the brightness of a background area. (A) is a side view which shows the example which arrange | positions a molded article (doll etc.) in a background area | region, and produces a shadow by the unevenness | corrugation of this molded article, (b) opens and closes an image display apparatus in a background area | region. It is a side view which shows the example which arrange | positions a shutter and produces a shadow by the unevenness | corrugation of the shutter surface. It is a figure which shows the example which lowers the brightness of a background area by the game member arrange | positioned on the game board surface, Comprising: (a), (b), (c), (d) is an example of a game member. It is a figure which shows the example which lowers the brightness, (e), (f), (g) is a figure which shows the example which lowers the brightness of a background area by an attacker as an example of a game member, (h), (i) These are figures which show the example which lowers the brightness of a background area | region with a windmill as an example of a game member. 32 (a), (b), (c), (d), and (e) are side cross-sectional views for explaining variations of a member that provides a decoration having a predetermined pattern and a member that provides a background region. It is a perspective view which shows an example of the slot machine to which this invention is applied.

  Hereinafter, a gaming table (for example, a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine 100 or a spinning game machine such as a slot machine) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

<Overall configuration>
First, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 from the front side (player side).

  As an external structure, the pachinko machine 100 includes an outer frame 102, a main body 104, a front frame door 106, a door 108 with a ball storage tray, a launching device 110, and a game board 200 on the front surface.

  The outer frame 102 is a wooden frame member having a vertical rectangular shape for fixing to an installation location (island facilities or the like) provided in a gaming machine installation sales shop.

  The main body 104 is a member that is provided inside the outer frame 102 and serves as a longitudinal rectangular gaming machine base body that is rotatably attached to the outer frame 102 via a hinge portion 112. The main body 104 is formed in a frame shape and has a space 114 inside.

  The front frame door 106 is attached to the front surface of the main body 104 on the front side of the pachinko machine 100 so as to be openable and closable with a lock function, and is configured in a frame shape so that the inner side of the front frame door 106 can be opened and closed. Is a door member having an opening 116. The front frame door 106 is provided with a transparent plate member 118 made of glass or resin at the opening 116, and a speaker 120 and a frame lamp 122 are attached to the front side. A game area 124 is defined by the rear surface of the front frame door 106 and the front surface of the game board 200.

  The door 108 with a ball storage tray is a door member attached to the lower side of the main body 104 on the front surface of the pachinko machine 100 so as to have a lock function and be openable and closable. The ball storage tray-equipped door 108 is capable of storing a plurality of game balls (hereinafter simply referred to as “balls”), and an upper plate 126 provided with a passage for guiding the game balls to the launching device 110. A lower plate 128 that stores game balls that cannot be stored in the upper plate 126, a ball removal button 130 that discharges the game balls stored in the upper plate 126 to the lower plate 128 by the player's operation, A ball discharge lever 132 that discharges game balls stored in the lower plate 128 to a game ball collection container (common name, dollar box) (not shown) by the operation, and a game ball guided to the launching device 110 by the player's operation A ball launching handle 134 for launching the game board 200 into the game area 124, a chance button 136 for changing the production mode of various production devices 206 (see FIG. 3) by the player's operation, and the chance button 1 6 is a chance button lamp 138 for emitting light, a ball lending operation button 140 for instructing ball lending to a card unit (CR unit) (not shown) installed in the game store, and a player's balance of the card unit. A return operation button 142 for giving a return instruction, and a ball rental display unit 144 for displaying a player's balance and card unit status are provided.

  The launching device 110 is attached to the lower side of the main body 104, and a launching rod 146 that rotates when the ball launching handle 134 is operated by the player, and a launching rod 148 that strikes the game ball at the tip of the launching rod 146. .

  The game board 200 has a game area 124 on the front surface, and is detachably attached to the main body 104 using a predetermined fixing member so as to face the space 114 of the main body 104. The game area 124 can be observed from the opening 116 after the game board 200 is mounted on the main body 104.

  FIG. 2 is an external view of the pachinko machine 100 of FIG. 1 viewed from the back side.

  The upper part of the back surface of the pachinko machine 100 has an opening that opens upward, a ball tank 150 for temporarily storing game balls, and a lower part of the ball tank 150 that is positioned below the ball tank 150. A tank rail 154 is provided for guiding a ball passing through the formed communication hole and dropping to the dispensing device 152 located on the right side of the back surface.

  The payout device 152 is formed of a cylindrical member, and includes a payout motor, a sprocket, and a payout sensor (not shown) inside.

  The sprocket is configured to be rotatable by a payout motor. The sprocket that temporarily passes through the tank rail 154 and flows down into the payout device 152 is temporarily retained, and the payout motor is driven to rotate by a predetermined angle. Thus, the temporarily accumulated game balls are sent one by one downward to the payout device 152.

  The payout sensor is a sensor for detecting the passage of the game ball sent out by the sprocket. When the game ball is passing, either a high signal or a low signal is passed. Either the high signal or the low signal is output to a payout control unit 600 (not shown). The game ball that has passed through the payout sensor passes through a ball rail (not shown) and reaches the upper plate 126 disposed on the front side of the pachinko machine 100. The pachinko machine 100 has this configuration. To pay out the ball to the player.

  On the left side of the payout device 152 in the figure, a main board case 158 that houses the main board 156 that constitutes the main control section 300 that performs control processing for the entire game, and control related to effects based on the processing information generated by the main control section 300 The first sub-board case 162 that houses the first sub-board 160 that constitutes the first sub-control unit 400 that performs processing, and the second sub-board that performs control processing related to effects based on the processing information generated by the first sub-control unit 400. An error release switch that constitutes a second sub-board case 166 that houses the second sub-board 164 that constitutes the control unit 500, a payout control unit 600 that performs control processing related to the payout of game balls, and that releases an error by the operation of a game clerk Discharge board case 172 storing the payout board 170 having 168, launch base constituting the launch control unit 630 that performs control processing relating to the launch of the game ball A launch board case 176 for storing 174, a power management unit 660 for supplying power to various electrical gaming machines, and a power switch 178 for turning on / off the power by an operation of a game shop clerk and a RAM clear by being operated when the power is turned on. A power supply board case 184 that houses a power supply board 182 that includes a RAM clear switch 180 that outputs signals to the main control unit 300, and a CR interface unit 186 that transmits and receives signals between the payout control unit 600 and the card unit. doing.

  FIG. 3 is a schematic front view of the game board 200 as viewed from the front.

  In the game board 200, an outer rail 202 and an inner rail 204 are arranged, and a game area 124 in which a game ball can roll is defined. An effect device 206 is disposed in the approximate center of the game area 124.

  The effect device 206 is provided with a decorative symbol display device 208 at substantially the center, and around the normal symbol display device 210, the first special symbol display device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, and the normal symbol. A holding lamp 216, a first special symbol holding lamp 218, a second special symbol holding lamp 220, and a high-probability medium lamp 222 are provided. The effect device 206 performs the effect by operating the effect movable body 224 (the first movable object 224a and the second movable object 224b), and details thereof will be described later. In addition, hereinafter, the normal symbol may be referred to as “general symbol”, the special symbol as “special symbol”, the first special symbol as “special symbol 1”, and the second special symbol as “special symbol 2”.

  The decorative symbol display device 208 is a display device for performing various displays used for decorative symbols and effects. In the present embodiment, the decorative symbol display device 208 is configured by a liquid crystal display device (Liquid Crystal Display). The decorative symbol display device 208 is divided into four display areas, a left symbol display area 208a, a middle symbol display area 208b, a right symbol display area 208c, and an effect display area 208d, and the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and The right symbol display area 208c displays a predetermined decorative symbol, and the effect display area 208d displays an image used for the effect. Furthermore, the position and size of each display area 208a, 208b, 208c, 208d can be freely changed within the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208.

  In addition, although the liquid crystal display device is employ | adopted as the decoration symbol display apparatus 208, it is not a liquid crystal display device, What is necessary is just the structure which can display various effects and various game information, for example, a dot matrix display device Other display devices including a 7-segment display device, an organic EL (ElectroLuminescence) display device, a reel (drum) display device, a leaf display device, a plasma display, and a projector may be adopted.

  The general map display device 210 is a display device for displaying a general map, and is configured by a 7-segment LED in this embodiment. The special figure 1 display device 212 and the special figure 2 display device 214 are display devices for displaying the special figure, and are configured by 7-segment LEDs in this embodiment.

  The multi-purpose hold lamp 216 is a lamp for indicating the number of general-purpose variable games (details will be described later) that are on hold. It is possible to do. The special figure 1 hold lamp 218 and the special figure 2 hold lamp 220 are lamps for indicating the number of special figure variable games that are held (details will be described later). It is possible to hold up to (for example, four). The high-probability medium lamp 222 is a lamp for indicating that the control state is a high-probability state in which a big hit is likely to occur or a high-probability state. Turns on when switching to the probability state, and turns off when switching from the high probability state to the low probability state.

  In addition, there are predetermined ball entrances such as a general prize opening 226, a general figure start opening 228, a special figure 1 start opening 230, a special figure 2 start opening 232, and a variable prize opening around the rendering device 206. 234.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of general winning ports 226 are arranged on the game board 200. When a predetermined ball detection sensor (not shown) detects a ball entering the general winning opening 226 (when the general winning opening 226 has been won), the payout device 152 is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, ten) of the payout device 152 is driven. The balls are discharged to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. The player can freely take out the balls discharged to the upper plate 126. With these configurations, the player can pay out the winning balls to the player based on winning. The ball that has entered the general winning opening 226 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side. In this embodiment, a ball to be paid out to a player as a consideration for winning may be referred to as a “prize ball”, and a ball lent to a player may be referred to as a “lending ball”. They are called “balls (game balls)”.

  The normal start port 228 is configured by a device called a gate or a through chucker for determining whether or not a ball has passed a predetermined area of the game area 124. In this embodiment, the left side of the game board 200 is used. One is arranged. Unlike the ball that has entered the general winning opening 226, the ball that has passed through the usual starting port 228 is not discharged to the amusement island side. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has passed through the general map starting port 228, the pachinko machine 100 starts a general map variable game by the general map display device 210.

  In the present embodiment, only one special figure 1 starting port 230 is provided at the center of the game board 200. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the special opening 1 starting port 230, a payout device 152, which will be described later, is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, three) of balls are discharged to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. At the same time, the special figure variable game by the special figure 1 display device 212 is started. Note that the ball that has entered the special figure 1 starting port 230 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The special figure 2 starting port 232 is called an electric tulip (electrical chew). In the present embodiment, only one special opening 2 232 is disposed directly below the special figure 1 starting port 230. The special figure 2 starting port 232 includes a wing member 232a that can be opened and closed to the left and right. While the wing member 232a is closed, it is impossible to enter a sphere. When the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the blade member 232a opens and closes at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the special opening 2 232, the payout device 152 is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, four) of balls is discharged to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. Then, the special figure variable game by the special figure 2 display device 214 is started. The ball that has entered the special figure 2 starting port 232 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The variable winning opening 234 is called a big winning opening or an attacker, and in the present embodiment, only one variable winning opening 234 is arranged below the center of the game board 200. The variable winning opening 234 includes a door member 234a that can be freely opened and closed. When the door member 234a is closed, it is impossible to enter a ball, and the special symbol display device stops and displays the big hit symbol when the special symbol variable game is won. In this case, the door member 234a opens and closes at a predetermined time interval (for example, an opening time of 29 seconds and a closing time of 1.5 seconds) at a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the variable winning opening 234, the payout device 152 is driven to discharge a predetermined number (for example, 15 balls) of balls to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. The ball that entered the variable winning opening 234 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  Further, a plurality of disk-shaped hitting direction changing members 236 called a windmill and a plurality of game nails 238 are arranged in the vicinity of these winning openings and starting openings, and at the bottom of the inner rail 204, An out port 240 is provided for guiding a ball that has not won a prize or starting port to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharging it to the game island side.

  The pachinko machine 100 supplies the ball stored in the upper plate 126 by the player to the launch position of the launch rail, drives the launch motor with strength according to the operation amount of the player's operation handle, The outer rod 202 and the inner rail 204 are passed by the launcher 148 and are launched into the game area 124. Then, the ball that has reached the upper part of the game area 124 falls downward while changing the advancing direction by the hitting direction changing member 236, the game nail 238, etc., and a winning opening (general winning opening 226, variable winning opening 234) or start opening (Special Figure 1 Start Port 230, Special Figure 2 Start Port 232) Wins the Out Port 240 without winning any of the winning ports or start ports, or just passing through the normal start port 228 To do.

<Directing device 206>
Next, the rendering device 206 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. A warp device 242 (242a, 242b) and a stage 244 are arranged in the area where the game ball can roll on the front side of the stage device 206, and the stage movable body 224 is arranged in the area where the game ball cannot roll. Has been established. In addition, a decorative symbol display device 208 and a shielding device 246 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a door or a shutter) are disposed on the back side of the effect device 206. That is, in the effect device 206, the decorative symbol display device 208 and the shielding device 246 are positioned behind the warp device 242, the stage 244, and the effect movable body 224. The warp device 242 discharges the game balls that have entered the warp inlet 242a provided at the upper left of the effect device 206 to the stage 244 below the front surface of the effect device 206 from the warp outlet 242b. The stage 244 can roll a ball discharged from the warp outlet 242b or a ball that has been picked up by a nail of the game board 200, and the passed ball passes to the special opening 1 230 in the center of the stage 244. A special route 244a is provided to facilitate entry.

  The shielding device 246 includes, for example, a lattice-like or plate-like left door 246 a and right door 246 b and is disposed between the decorative symbol display device 208 and the front stage 244. Belts wound around two pulleys (not shown) are fixed to the upper portions of the left door 246a and the right door 246b, respectively. In other words, the left door 246a and the right door 246b move to the left and right in accordance with the operation of the belt driven through the pulley by, for example, a stepping motor. In the state where the left door 246a and the right door 246b are closed, the shielding device 246 overlaps the respective inner end portions, and shields the player so that it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the decorative symbol display device 208 (for example, invisible). . In the state where the left door 246a and the right door 246b are opened, each inner end portion slightly overlaps the outer end portion of the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208, but the player can visually recognize all of the display of the decorative symbol display device 208. It is. In addition, the left door 246a and the right door 246b can be stopped at arbitrary positions, respectively, for example, only a part of the decorative design so that the player can identify which decorative design the displayed decorative design is. Can be shielded. Note that the left door 246a and the right door 246b may be configured in a lattice shape so that a part of the decorative pattern display device 208 behind the lattice hole can be visually recognized, or the shoji part of the lattice hole is a translucent lens. It may be closed with the body, and the display by the decorative pattern display device 208 on the back may be vaguely recognized by the player, or the shoji part of the lattice hole is completely closed (shielded), and the decorative pattern display device 208 on the back is displayed. You may make it completely invisible.

<Control unit>
Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the pachinko machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. This figure shows a circuit block diagram of the control unit.

  The control unit of the pachinko machine 100 can be roughly classified into a main control unit 300 that controls the central part of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 300. A first sub-control unit 400 that controls the second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on a command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400, and a command transmitted by the main control unit 300 A payout control unit 600 that mainly performs control related to payout of game balls, a launch control unit 630 that controls the launch of game balls, and a power management unit 660 that controls the power supplied to the pachinko machine 100. Yes.

<Main control unit>
First, the main control unit 300 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.

  The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, a ROM 306 for storing control programs and various data, and temporary data. RAM 308 for storing data, I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, counter timer 312 for measuring time and frequency, and WDT 314 for monitoring abnormalities in program processing are mounted. . Note that another storage device may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this is the same for the first sub-control unit 400 described later. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 316b as a system clock.

  In addition, the basic circuit 302 includes a counter circuit 318 used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535 each time a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 316a is received (this circuit includes two circuits). And a predetermined ball detection sensor, for example, a sensor that detects a game ball passing through each start port, winning port, variable winning port, front frame door opening sensor, and inner frame opening sensor. And a sensor circuit 322 for receiving signals output from various sensors 320 including a lower plate full sensor and outputting a comparison result with an amplification result or a reference voltage to the counter circuit 318 and the basic circuit 302, and a predetermined symbol display device For example, a drive circuit 324 for performing display control of the first special figure display device 212 and the second special figure display device 214, a predetermined symbol display device, A drive circuit 326 for performing display control of the general-purpose display device 210, and various status display units 328 (for example, a general-purpose reservation lamp 216, a first special figure reservation lamp 218, a second special figure reservation lamp 220, a high-probability medium) A driving circuit 330 for performing display control of the lamp 222 and the like, and various solenoids 332 for opening and closing a predetermined movable member, for example, the blade member 232a of the second special figure starting port 232, the door member 234a of the variable winning port 234, and the like. A drive circuit 334 for controlling the above is connected.

  When the ball detection sensor 320 detects that a ball has won the first special figure starting port 230, the sensor circuit 322 outputs a signal indicating that the ball has been detected to the counter circuit 318. Upon receiving this signal, the counter circuit 318 latches the value of the counter corresponding to the first special figure starting port 230 at that timing, and stores the latched value in the built-in counter value corresponding to the first special figure starting port 230. Store in the register. Similarly, when the counter circuit 318 receives a signal indicating that the second special figure starting port 232 has won a ball, the counter circuit 318 latches the value at the timing of the counter corresponding to the second special figure starting port 232. The latched value is stored in a built-in counter value storage register corresponding to the second special figure starting port 232.

  Further, an information output circuit 336 is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 is connected to an information input circuit 350 provided in an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via this information output circuit 336. The game information (for example, game state) of the machine 100 is output.

  In addition, the main control unit 300 is provided with a voltage monitoring circuit 338 that monitors the voltage value of the power source supplied from the power management unit 660 to the main control unit 300. The voltage monitoring circuit 338 is a voltage value of the power source. Is less than a predetermined value (9v in this embodiment), a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has dropped is output to the basic circuit 302.

  In addition, the main control unit 300 is provided with a start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. When an activation signal is input, game control is started (main control section main processing described later is started).

  The main control unit 300 includes an output interface for transmitting a command to the first sub-control unit 400 and an output interface for transmitting a command to the payout control unit 600. With this configuration, the first control unit 300 Communication with the sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 is enabled. Information communication between the main control unit 300 and the first sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 is one-way communication. The main control unit 300 sends commands and the like to the first sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600. The first sub control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 are configured such that signals such as commands cannot be transmitted to the main control unit 300.

<Sub control unit>
Next, the first sub control unit 400 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a basic circuit 402 that controls the entire first sub-control unit 400 mainly based on commands transmitted from the main control unit 300. The basic circuit 402 includes a CPU 404 and ROM 406 for storing control programs and various effects data, RAM 408 for temporarily storing data, I / O 410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and for measuring time, frequency, etc. Counter timer 412 and WDT 414 for monitoring abnormalities in program processing. The CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 415 as a system clock. The ROM 406 may store the control program and various effect data in separate ROMs.

  The basic circuit 402 includes a sound source IC 416 for controlling the speaker 120 (and amplifier) and a driving circuit 420 for controlling various lamps 418 (for example, a chance button lamp 138 and a light emitting member 703b described later). And a detection signal from a drive circuit 432 for controlling the driving of the shielding device 246, a shielding device sensor 430 that detects the current position of the shielding device 246, and a chance button detection sensor 426 that detects pressing of the chance button 136. The image data stored in the ROM 406 is read based on a signal from the sensor circuit 428 output to the circuit 402 and the CPU 404, and a display image is generated using the work area of the VRAM 436, and the image is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208. VDP (video display processor) 43 to display And, the are connected.

  Next, the second sub control unit 500 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The second sub-control unit 500 includes a basic circuit 502 that receives the control command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400 via the input interface and controls the entire second sub-control unit 500 based on the control command. The basic circuit 502 includes a CPU 504, a RAM 508 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 510 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer for measuring time and frequency 512 is installed. The CPU 504 of the basic circuit 502 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 514 as a system clock. The second sub-control unit 500 is provided with a ROM 506 that stores a control program and data for controlling the entire second sub-control unit 500, data for image display, and the like.

  Further, the basic circuit 502 outputs a detection signal from the drive circuit 516 for controlling the drive of the effect movable body 224 and the effect movable body sensor 424 for detecting the current position of the effect movable body 224 to the basic circuit 502. A sensor circuit 518, a game board lamp drive circuit 530 for controlling the game board lamp 532, a game table frame lamp drive circuit 540 for controlling the game board frame lamp 542, and a game board A serial communication control circuit 520 that performs lighting control by serial communication is connected between the lamp driving circuit 530 and the gaming table frame lamp driving circuit 540.

<Discharge control unit, launch control unit, power supply management unit>
Next, the payout control unit 600, the launch control unit 630, and the power management unit 660 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.

  The payout control unit 600 controls the payout motor 602 of the payout device 152 mainly based on a command signal or the like transmitted from the main control unit 300, and a prize ball or a rental ball based on a control signal output from the payout sensor 604 It is detected whether or not the payout has been completed, and communication with a card unit 608 provided separately from the pachinko machine 100 is performed via the interface unit 606.

  The launch control unit 630 outputs a control signal output from the payout control unit 600 to permit or stop the launch, or a launch intensity output circuit provided in the ball launch handle 134 to operate the ball launch handle 134 by the player. Control of the launch motor 632 that drives the launcher 146 and launcher 148, and control of the ball feeder 634 that supplies the launcher 110 with a ball from the upper plate 126 based on a control signal that indicates the launch intensity according to the amount. I do.

  The power management unit 660 converts the AC power supplied from the outside to the pachinko machine 100 into a DC voltage, converts it into a predetermined voltage, and controls each control unit such as the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400, the payout device 152, etc. Supply to each device. Further, the power management unit 660 supplies a power storage circuit (for example, a power supply circuit) for supplying power to a predetermined part (for example, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300) for a predetermined period (for example, 10 days) even after the external power supply is cut off. , Capacitor). In the present embodiment, a predetermined voltage is supplied from the power management unit 660 to the payout control unit 600 and the second sub control unit 500, and the main control unit 300, the second sub control unit 500, and the launch control unit are supplied from the payout control unit 600. Although a predetermined voltage is supplied to 630, the predetermined voltage may be supplied to each control unit and each device through another power supply path.

<Type of design>
Next, using FIGS. 5A to 5C, the first special symbol display device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, the decorative symbol display device 208, and the normal symbol display device 210 of the pachinko machine 100 are stopped and displayed. The types of special maps and general maps to be described will be described.

  Fig.5 (a) shows an example of the stop symbol aspect of a special figure.

  The special figure 1 variable game is started on the condition that the first start port sensor detects that the ball has entered the first special figure start port 230, and the ball has entered the second special figure start port 232 The special figure 2 variable game is started on the condition that the second start port sensor has detected.

  When the special figure 1 variable game is started, the first special symbol display device 212 performs “variable display of special figure 1” by repeating all lighting of seven segments and lighting of one central segment. In addition, when the special figure 2 variable game is started, the second special symbol display device 214 displays “fluctuation display of special figure 2” which repeats lighting of all seven segments and lighting of one central segment. Do. These “variation display of special figure 1” and “variation display of special figure 2” correspond to an example of the symbol fluctuation display according to the present invention.

  Then, when the variation time determined before the variation start of the special figure 1 (corresponding to the variation time referred to in the present invention) elapses, the first special symbol display device 212 stops and displays the special symbol form of the special figure 1. When the variation time determined before the start of variation 2 (this also corresponds to the variation time according to the present invention) has elapsed, the second special symbol display device 214 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special diagram 2.

  Therefore, from the start of “figure display of special figure 1” until the stop symbol form of special figure 1 is stopped, or after the start of “fluctuation display of special figure 2”, the stop symbol form of special figure 2 is displayed. Until stop display corresponds to an example of the symbol variation stop display referred to in the present invention, hereinafter, after the “variable display of special figure 1 or 2” is started, the stop symbol form of special figure 1 or 2 is stopped and displayed. The series of displays up to is referred to as symbol variation stop display. As will be described later, the symbol variation stop display may be continuously performed a plurality of times.

  FIG. 5A shows ten types of special drawings from “Special Figure A” to “Special Figure J” as the stop symbol forms in the symbol variation stop display. In FIG. 5A, the white portions in the figure indicate the segment locations where the light is turned off, and the black portions indicate the location where the segments are turned on.

  “Special Figure A” is a 15 round (15R) special jackpot symbol, and “Special Figure B” is a 15R jackpot symbol. In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, as will be described later, the determination as to whether or not the big hit in the special figure variable game is made by lottery of hardware random numbers, and the decision as to whether or not it is a special big hit is made by lottery of software random numbers. The difference between the jackpot and the special jackpot is whether the probability of winning the jackpot is high (special jackpot) or low (jackpot) in the next special figure variation game. Hereinafter, a state having a high probability of winning the jackpot is referred to as a special figure high probability state, and a state having a low probability is referred to as a special figure low probability state. Moreover, after the 15R special jackpot game ends and after the 15R jackpot game ends, both shift to the time-saving state. Although the time reduction will be described in detail later, the state that shifts to the time reduction state is referred to as a normal high probability state, and the state that does not shift to the time reduction state is referred to as a normal low probability state. “Special figure A”, which is a 15R special jackpot symbol, is a special figure high probability normal figure high probability state, and “Special figure B”, which is a 15R jackpot symbol, is a special figure low probability ordinary figure high probability state. These “special chart A” and “special chart B” are symbols that give a relatively large profit amount to the player.

  “Special figure C” is a 2R jackpot symbol called sudden probability change, and is a special figure high probability normal figure high probability state. That is, “Special Figure C” is 2R compared to “Special Figure A” which is 15R. "Special figure D" is a 2R jackpot symbol called sudden time reduction, and is a special figure low probability normal figure high probability state. That is, “Special Figure D” is 2R compared to “Special Figure B” which is 15R.

  “Special figure E” is a 2R jackpot symbol called hidden probability change, and is a special figure high probability normal figure low probability state. "Special figure F" is a 2R jackpot symbol suddenly called normal, and is a special figure low probability normal figure low probability state. These “special drawing E” and “special drawing F” are both 2R and are in a state in which they do not shift to the time-saving state.

  "Special figure G" is a first small hit symbol, and "Special figure H" is a second small hit symbol, both of which are in a special figure low probability normal figure low probability state. The small hit here is equivalent to the same short hit big hit with 2R. That is, “Special Figure G” and “Special Figure H” are in the same state as “Special Figure F”, but the effects displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 are different in both cases. By providing “G”, “Special Figure H”, and “Special Figure F”, the interest of the game is enhanced.

  In addition, “Special Figure I” is a first off symbol, and “Special Figure J” is a second off symbol, and the profit amount given to the player is a relatively small profit amount.

  In the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, symbols other than “Special Figure A” are prepared as 15R special jackpot symbols, and the same applies to other symbols such as 15R jackpot symbols.

  FIG. 5B shows an example of a decorative design. There are 10 types of decoration patterns of the present embodiment: “Decoration 1” to “Decoration 10”. The first start port sensor detects that a ball has won the first special figure start port 230 or the second special view start port 232, that is, the ball has entered the first special view start port 230; or On the condition that the second start port sensor detects that a ball has entered the second special symbol start port 232, the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display of the decorative symbol display device 208 are displayed. Displayed in the order of “decoration 1” → “decoration 2” → “decoration 3” →... “Decoration 9” → “decoration 10” → “decoration 1” →... “Decoration display of decorative pattern” is performed.

  When the 15R jackpot of “Special Figure B” is notified, a symbol combination (for example, “decoration 1—decoration 1—decoration”) corresponding to the 15R jackpot corresponding to the 15R jackpot is displayed in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. 1 ”or“ decoration 2—decoration 2—decoration 2 ”). When the 15R special jackpot of “special drawing A” is notified, a combination of three symbols of the same odd number of decorative symbols (for example, “decoration 3—decoration 3—decoration 3” or “decoration 7—decoration 7—decoration 7”). Etc.) is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, the 2R jackpot called “hidden probability change” of “Special Figure E”, the 2R jackpot called “Special Figure F” suddenly, or the first small hit of “Special Figure G”, “Special Figure H” When notifying the second small hit, “decoration 1-decoration 2—decoration 3” is stopped and displayed. Furthermore, in order to notify the 2R jackpot called “sudden change” of “special drawing C” or the 2R jackpot called “sudden time reduction” of “special drawing D”, “decoration 1-decoration 3—decoration 5” is displayed. Stop display.

  On the other hand, when notifying the first deviation of “Special Figure I” and the second deviation of “Special Figure J”, the symbol combinations other than the symbol combinations shown in FIG. 5B are stopped in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. indicate.

  FIG.5 (c) shows an example of the usual stop display symbol. In the present embodiment, there are two types of stoppage display modes for ordinary maps: “general diagram A” which is a winning symbol and “general symbol B” which is a missed symbol. Based on the fact that the above-mentioned gate sensor has detected that a sphere has passed through the general-purpose start opening 228, the normal symbol display device 210 repeats all lighting of the seven segments and lighting of the central one segment. Perform a “normal change display”. Then, when notifying the winning of the common figure variable game, the “normal figure A” is stopped and displayed, and when notifying the usual figure variable game, the “normal figure B” is stopped and displayed. Also in FIG. 5C, the white portions in the drawing indicate the locations of the segments that are turned off, and the black portions indicate the locations of the segments that are turned on.

<Main control unit main processing>
Next, main control unit main processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of main processing of the main control unit.

  As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal has been input performs reset start by a reset interrupt, and executes main control unit main processing shown in FIG. 6 in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306.

  In step 1001, initial setting 1 is performed. In this initial setting 1, setting of a stack initial value (temporary setting) to the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304, setting of an interrupt mask, initial setting of the I / O 310, initial setting of various variables stored in the RAM 308, to the WDT 314 The operation is permitted and the initial value is set. In the present embodiment, a numerical value corresponding to 32.8 ms is set in WDT 314 as an initial value.

  In step 1003, the value of the counter of WDT 314 is cleared, and the time measurement by WDT 314 is restarted.

  In step 1005, whether or not the low voltage signal is on, that is, the voltage value of the power supply that the voltage monitoring circuit 338 supplies from the power management unit 660 to the main control unit 300 is a predetermined value (in this embodiment, 9v), it is monitored whether or not a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has dropped is output. If the low voltage signal is on (when the CPU 304 detects that the power supply has been cut off), the process returns to step 1003. If the low voltage signal is off (if the CPU 304 has not detected that the power supply has been cut off), the step returns. Proceed to 1007. Even if the predetermined value (9 V) is not yet reached immediately after the power is turned on, the process returns to step 1003 and step 1005 is repeatedly executed until the supply voltage becomes equal to or higher than the predetermined value.

  In step 1007, initial setting 2 is performed. In this initial setting 2, a process for setting a numerical value for determining a cycle for executing a main control unit timer interrupt process, which will be described later, in the counter timer 312 and a predetermined port of the I / O 310 (for example, a test output port, A process of outputting a clear signal from the output port to the first sub control unit 400, a setting for permitting writing to the RAM 308, and the like are performed.

  In step 1009, it is determined whether or not to return to the state before the power interruption (before the power interruption), and the state before the power interruption is not restored (when the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 is set to the initial state). ) Proceeds to the initialization process (step 1013).

  Specifically, first, a RAM clear signal transmitted when a store clerk or the like of a game store operates a RAM clear switch 180 provided on a power supply board is turned on (indicates that there has been an operation). That is, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear is necessary. If the RAM clear signal is on (when the RAM clear is necessary), the process proceeds to Step 1013 to set the basic circuit 302 to the initial state. On the other hand, when the RAM clear signal is OFF (when the RAM clear is not necessary), the power status information stored in the power status storage area provided in the RAM 308 is read, and the power status information is information indicating suspend. It is determined whether or not. If the power status information is not information indicating suspend, the process proceeds to step 1013 to set the basic circuit 302 to an initial state. If the power status information is information indicating suspend, a predetermined area of the RAM 308 is set. A checksum is calculated by adding all the 1-byte data stored in (for example, all areas) to a 1-byte register whose initial value is 0, and the calculated checksum results in a specific value (for example, 0) (whether or not the checksum result is normal). If the checksum result is a specific value (eg, 0) (if the checksum result is normal), the process proceeds to step 1011 to return to the state before the power interruption, and the checksum result is a specific value. If the value is other than 0 (for example, 0) (if the result of the checksum is abnormal), the process proceeds to step 1013 to set the pachinko machine 100 to the initial state. Similarly, if the power status information indicates information other than “suspend”, the process proceeds to step 1013.

  In step 1011, a power recovery process is performed. In this power recovery process, the value of the stack pointer stored in the stack pointer save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power failure is read out and reset to the stack pointer (this setting). In addition, the value of each register stored in the register save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power interruption is read out and reset in each register, and then the interrupt permission is set. Thereafter, as a result of the CPU 304 executing the control program based on the reset stack pointer and registers, the pachinko machine 100 returns to the state when the power is turned off. That is, the processing is restarted from the instruction next to the instruction (predetermined in step 1015) performed immediately before branching to the timer interrupt processing (described later) immediately before the power interruption. A RAM 308 mounted on the basic circuit 302 in the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 4 is provided with a transmission information storage area. In this step 1011, a power recovery command is set in the transmission information storage area. This power recovery command is a command indicating that the power has been restored to the state at the time of power-off, and is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 in step 2033 in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300 described later.

  In step 1013, initialization processing is performed. In this initialization process, interrupt prohibition setting, stack initial value setting to the stack pointer (this setting), initialization of all storage areas of the RAM 308, and the like are performed. Further, here, a normal return command is set in the transmission information storage area provided in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300. This normal return command is a command indicating that the initialization process (step 1013) of the main control unit 300 has been performed. Like the power recovery command, in step 2033 in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300, 1 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400.

  In step 1015, after setting for prohibition of interruption, the basic random number initial value updating process is performed. In this basic random number initial value update process, two initial value generation random number counters for generating the initial values of the ordinary figure winning random number counter and the special figure random value counter, the ordinary figure timer random number value, and the special figure timer, respectively. Two random number counters for generating each random value are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as a normal timer random number value is 0 to 100, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a normal timer random value provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. Other initial value generation random number counters and random number counters are similarly updated. Note that the initial value generation random number counter is also updated in step 2007 to be described later.

  The main control unit 300 repeatedly executes the process of step 1015 except during the timer interrupt process starting at predetermined intervals.

<Main control unit timer interrupt processing>
Next, the main control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main control unit timer interrupt process.

  The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, about once every 2 ms), and the main control unit timer interrupt is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. The process is started at a predetermined cycle.

  In step 2001, a timer interrupt start process is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving each register value of the CPU 304 to the stack area is performed.

  In step 2003, the WDT 314 is counted periodically (to prevent detection of processing abnormality) so that the WDT 314 count value exceeds the initial setting value (32.8 ms in the present embodiment) and no WDT interruption occurs. In the embodiment, the restart is performed once every about 2 ms, which is the period of the main control unit timer interrupt.

  In step 2005, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port state update process, the detection signals of various sensors 320 including the above-mentioned front frame door open sensor, inner frame open sensor, lower pan full sensor, and various ball detection sensors are input via the input port of the I / O 310. The input is monitored for the presence or absence of a detection signal, and stored in a signal state storage area provided for each of the various sensors 320 in the RAM 308. If the detection signal of the sphere detection sensor is described as an example, information on the presence / absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected in the timer interruption process (about 4 ms before) is stored in the RAM 308 for each sphere detection sensor. This information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area partitioned and stored in the RAM 308 in the previous detection signal storage area partitioned for each sphere detection sensor, and the previous timer interrupt processing (about 2 ms before) ) Is read from the current detection signal storage area provided for each sphere detection sensor in the RAM 308, and this information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area described above. To remember. Further, the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected this time is stored in the above-described current detection signal storage area.

  Further, in step 2005, the information on the presence / absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor stored in each storage area of the previous detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area is compared. It is determined whether or not the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in the ball detection sensor matches the winning determination pattern information. This main control unit timer interrupt process that is repeatedly started at a very short interval of about 2 ms while one game ball passes one ball detection sensor is started several times. For this reason, every time the main control unit timer interrupt process is activated, in step 2005 described above, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is confirmed. As a result, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is stored in each of the detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area. That is, when the game ball starts to pass through the ball detection sensor, there is no detection signal before, a previous detection signal, and a current detection signal. In the present embodiment, in consideration of erroneous detection of the sphere detection sensor and noise, it is determined that there is a prize when the detection signal is stored twice continuously after no detection signal. The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 4 stores winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is no previous detection signal, that there is a previous detection signal, and that there is a current detection signal). In this step 2005, information on the presence / absence of detection signals for the past three times in each ball detection sensor is predetermined winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, no previous detection signal, previous detection signal, current detection signal present). In the case of the general winning port 226, the variable winning port 234, the first special figure starting port 230, and the second special figure starting port 232, or the ordinary drawing starting port 228. Is determined to have passed. In other words, it is determined that a prize has been awarded to the winning ports 226 and 234 and the starting ports 230, 232, and 228. For example, when the information on the presence / absence of the detection signals for the past three matches with the above-described winning determination pattern information in the general winning opening sensor for detecting the winning at the general winning opening 226, there is a winning at the general winning opening 226. If the information on the presence / absence of detection signals for the past three times does not match the above-described winning determination pattern information, the subsequent general winnings are performed. The process branches to the subsequent process without performing the process associated with winning the prize to the mouth 226. Note that the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 stores winning determination clear pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is a detection signal before the previous time, no previous detection signal, and no current detection signal). After it is determined that there has been a single win, it is not determined that there has been a win until the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times matches the winning determination clear pattern information in each ball detection sensor, and the winning determination is cleared. If it matches the pattern information, it is next determined whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information.

  In step 2007 and step 2009, basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing are performed. In these basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing, the value of the initial value generation random number counter performed in the above step 1015 is updated, and then used in the main control unit 300. Two random number counters for generating the special figure 1 random value and the special figure 2 random value are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as a random number value for a normal winning number is 0 to 100, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a normal winning random number value provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. If it is determined that the random number counter has made one round as a result of adding 1 to the acquired value, the value of the initial value generating random number counter corresponding to each random number counter is acquired and stored in the storage area of the random number counter. set. For example, a value is acquired from a random number counter for generating a regular winning random number that fluctuates in a numerical range of 0 to 100, and a result obtained by adding 1 to the acquired value is stored in a predetermined initial value storage area provided in the RAM 308. If the value is equal to the previously set initial value (for example, 7), the value is acquired as an initial value from the initial value generation random number counter corresponding to the random number counter for generating the random number for winning the normal number, The initial value set this time is stored in the above-described initial value storage area in order to determine that the random number counter for generating the winning random number value has made one round next time, in addition to setting it in the random number counter for generating the winning random value Keep it. Further, apart from the above-described initial value storage area for determining that the random number counter for generating the random number for winning the normal signal has made one round next, it is determined that the random number counter for generating the special figure random number has made one round. An initial value storage area is provided in the RAM 308. In the present embodiment, the counter for acquiring the random number value of FIG. 1 and the counter for acquiring the random value of FIG. 2 are separately provided, but the same counter may be used.

  In step 2011, effect random number update processing is performed. In this effect random number update process, a random number counter for generating an effect random number used by the main control unit 300 is updated.

  In step 2013, timer update processing is performed. In this timer update process, the normal symbol display symbol update timer for timing the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped on the normal symbol display device 210, and the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 212 are timed. Special symbol 1 display symbol update timer for performing, special symbol 2 display symbol update timer for measuring the time for the symbol to be changed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 214, a predetermined winning effect time, a predetermined opening time Various timers including a timer for measuring a predetermined closing time, a predetermined end effect period, and the like are updated.

  In step 2015, winning prize counter updating processing is performed. In this winning opening counter updating process, when winning holes 226, 234 and starting holes 230, 232, 228 are won, the RAM 308 stores the winning ball number storage area provided for each winning hole or for each starting hole. The value is read out, 1 is added, and the original prize ball number storage area is set.

  In step 2017, a winning acceptance process is performed. In this winning acceptance process, it is determined whether or not there has been a winning at the first special figure starting port 230, the second special figure starting port 232, the ordinary drawing starting port 228, and the variable winning port 234. Here, the determination is made using the determination result of whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information in step 2003. When a winning is made at the first special figure starting port 230 and the corresponding reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, the value is stored in the special counter value storage register of the counter circuit 318. And a value from the random number counter for generating the special figure 1 random value as a special figure 1 random value and storing it in the corresponding random value storage area. When a winning is made to the second special figure starting port 232 and the corresponding reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, the value is sent from the winning counter value storage register of the counter circuit 318 to the special figure 2 winning random number value. And a value from the random number counter for generating the special figure 2 random value as a special figure 2 random value and storing it in the corresponding random value storage area. If there is a win at the general figure starting port 228 and the corresponding reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, the value is obtained as a normal figure winning random number value from the random number counter for generating the normal figure winning random number value. Store in the corresponding random value storage area. When there is a winning at the variable winning opening 234, information indicating that a ball has entered the variable winning opening 234 is stored in the winning storage area for the variable winning opening.

  In step 2019, a payout request number transmission process is performed. Note that the output schedule information and the payout request information output to the payout control unit 600 are composed of, for example, 1 byte, strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bit 6 Power-on information (if turned on, indicates that this is the first command transmission after power-on), bits 4-5 indicate the current processing type for encryption (0-3), and bits 0-3 indicate encryption The number of payout requests after processing is shown.

  In step 2021, a normal state update process is performed. This normal state update process performs one of a plurality of processes corresponding to the normal state. For example, in the normal state update process in the middle of the normal symbol display (the above-described general symbol display symbol update timer value is 1 or more), the 7-segment LED constituting the normal symbol display device 210 is repeatedly turned on and off. Turns off drive control. By performing this control, the normal symbol display device 210 performs a usual fluctuation display (ordinary figure fluctuation game).

  Also, in the normal state update process at the timing when the normal symbol change display time has elapsed (the timing when the value of the general symbol display symbol update timer has changed from 1 to 0), if the hit flag is on, the win symbol is displayed. The normal symbol display device 210 is controlled so that the 7-segment LED constituting the normal symbol display device 210 is turned on / off, and when the hit flag is off, the normal symbol display device 210 is configured to be in the off symbol display mode. 7 segment LED on / off drive control is performed. Further, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with a setting area for performing various settings in various processes, not limited to the normal state update process. Here, the above-described lighting / extinguishing drive control is performed, and the setting area is set to indicate that the normal stop display is being performed. By performing this control, the normal symbol display device 210 determines the symbol of either the winning symbol (the common symbol A shown in FIG. 5C) or the off symbol (the common symbol B shown in FIG. 5C). Display. Thereafter, information indicating the stop period is set in a storage area of a normal stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, for 500 ms). With this setting, the symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the player is notified of the result of the normal game.

  Further, if the result of the usual figure variable game is a hit, the usual figure hit flag is turned on as will be described later. When the usual figure hit flag is on, in the usual figure state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (when the usual figure stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), The normal operation is set in the setting area, and the blade member 232a is held in the open state by the solenoid 332 for opening and closing the blade member 232a of the second special drawing start port 232 for a predetermined opening period (for example, 2 seconds). In addition, a signal indicating the open period is set in the storage area of the blade open time management timer provided in the RAM 308.

  Further, in the usual state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the value of the blade opening time management timer changes from 1 to 0), the blade member for a predetermined closing period (for example, for 500 ms) A signal for holding the blade member in the closed state is output to the opening / closing drive solenoid 332, and information indicating the closing period is set in the storage area of the blade closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308.

  Further, in the normal state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined closing period ends (when the value of the blade closing time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), the non-operating state is set in the setting area of the RAM 308. To do. Furthermore, if the result of the usual figure fluctuation game is out, the usual figure out flag is turned on as will be described later. When the off-normal flag is on, the normal state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period described above ends (the timing at which the normal stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0) In the setting area of the RAM 308, normal operation inactive is set. In the general state update process in the case where the general map is not in operation, the process proceeds to the next step 2023 without doing anything.

  In step 2023, a general drawing related lottery process is performed. In this general map-related lottery process, the open / close control of the general map variable game and the second special map start port 232 is not performed (the state of the general map is not in operation), and the pending general map variable game is not held. When the number is 1 or more, it is decided whether to win or not to win the result of the variable figure game by random lottery based on the random number value stored in the random number value storage area. When the winning judgment is made and the winning is made, the winning flag provided in the RAM 308 is set to ON. If unsuccessful, turn off the winning flag. Regardless of the result of the hit determination, next, the value of the random number counter for generating the normal figure timer random value is acquired as the normal figure timer random number value, and a plurality of fluctuation times are obtained based on the acquired general figure timer random number value. One time is selected for variably displaying the normal map on the general map display device 210, and this variable display time is stored as a normal map variable display time in a general map variable time storage area provided in the RAM 308. In addition, the number of pending general figure variable games is stored in the usual figure pending number storage area provided in the RAM 308, and from the number of pending custom figure variable games each time a hit determination is made. The value obtained by subtracting 1 is re-stored in the usual figure number-of-holds storage area. Also, the random number value used for the hit determination is deleted.

  Next, the special figure state update process for each of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 is performed. First, the special figure state update process (the special figure 2 state update process) for the special figure 2 is performed (step 2025). In the special figure 2 state update process, one of the following eight processes is performed in accordance with the state of the special figure 2. For example, in the special figure 2 state update process in the middle of the special figure 2 fluctuation display (the value of the above-mentioned special figure 2 display symbol update timer is 1 or more), the 7-segment LED constituting the second special symbol display device 214 is turned on. Performs lighting / extinguishing drive control that repeatedly turns off. By performing this control, the second special symbol display device 214 performs the variable display of the special figure 2 (special figure 2 variable game).

  In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the rotation start setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step 2033 described later) is additionally stored in the above-described transmission information storage area, and then the process ends.

  Further, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 includes a 15R big hit flag, a 2R big hit flag, a first small hit flag, a second small hit flag, a first off flag, a second off flag, a special figure probability variation flag, and a normal figure. A flag for each probability variation flag is prepared. In the special figure 2 state update process starting at the timing when the special figure 2 fluctuation display time has elapsed (the timing when the special figure 2 display symbol update timer value has changed from 1 to 0), the 15R big hit flag is on, and the special figure probability fluctuation When the flag is also on and the normal figure probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure A, 15R jackpot flag shown in FIG. 5A is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is off, and the common figure probability fluctuation flag is on. When the special figure B, 2R big hit flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is on, and the general figure probability fluctuation flag is also on, the special figure C, 2R big hit flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is off, When the probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure D, 2R jackpot flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is on, and when the common figure probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure E, 2R jackpot flag is on, special chart Probability flag is off, normal When the rate fluctuation flag is also off, the special figure F, when the first small hit flag is on, the special figure G, when the second small hit flag is on, the special figure H, and the first off flag are on. In such a case, the 7-segment LED constituting the second special symbol display device 214 is controlled to be turned on / off so that the special figure I and the second off-flag are turned on, respectively, so that the special figure J is in the respective mode. A setting indicating that the special figure 2 stop display is in progress is made in the setting area of the RAM 308. By performing this control, the second special symbol display device 214 has a 15R special jackpot symbol (special symbol A), a 15R jackpot symbol (special symbol B), a sudden probability variation symbol (special symbol C), and a sudden time-short symbol symbol (special symbol). D), hidden probability variation (special E), suddenly normal (special F), first small hit (special G), second small hit (special H), first off symbol (special) Any one of the symbols I) and the second off-set symbol (special symbol J) is confirmed and displayed. Thereafter, information indicating the stop period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, for 500 ms). With this setting, the specially displayed special figure 2 is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the result of the special figure 2 variable game is notified to the player. In addition, if the time reduction number stored in the time reduction number storage unit provided in the RAM 308 is 1 or more, 1 is subtracted from the time reduction number, and if the subtraction result becomes 1 to 0, the special figure probability is changing. If not (details will be described later), the time reduction flag is turned off. Further, the hourly flag is also turned off during the big hit game (in the special game state).

  In addition, a predetermined transmission information indicating that the rotation stop setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step 2033 described later) is additionally stored in the above-described transmission information storage area, and the design for stopping the variable display is special. 2 is additionally stored in the RAM 308 as information to be included in command data, which will be described later, and the process ends.

  If the result of the special figure 2 variable game is a big hit, the big hit flag is turned on as will be described later. When the jackpot flag is on, in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (the timing when the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the RAM 308 In the setting area, the special figure 2 is in operation and waits for a predetermined winning effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, a period during which an image for notifying the player that the big win by the decorative symbol display device 208 is started is displayed. Therefore, information indicating the winning effect period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the winning effect setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step 2033 described later) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  Further, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined winning effect period ends (the timing when the value of the special figure 2 standby time management timer changes from 1 to 0), a predetermined release period (for example, 29 seconds) Alternatively, the door member 234a is held open by the solenoid 332 for opening and closing the door member 234a of the variable prize opening 234 until a winning of a predetermined number of balls (for example, 10 balls) is detected at the variable prize opening 234. A signal indicating the opening period is set in the storage area of the door opening time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening release setting transmission processing is executed in the command setting transmission processing (step 2033 described later) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  In the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the door opening time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the predetermined closing period (for example, 1.5 seconds) A signal for holding the door member 234a in the closed state is output to the solenoid 332 for opening and closing the door member 234a of the variable prize opening 234, and the closing period is indicated in the storage area of the door closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Set the information. In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening closing setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step 2033 described later) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  In addition, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the door member opening / closing control is repeated a predetermined number of times (15 rounds or 2 rounds in this embodiment) and finished, a predetermined end effect period (eg, 3 seconds) In other words, the effect waiting period is stored in the storage area of the effect waiting time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to set to wait for a period during which an image for informing the player that the big hit by the decorative symbol display device 208 is to be ended is displayed. Set the information indicating. Also, if the normal probability fluctuation flag is set to ON, at the same time as the end of the jackpot game, the time reduction number 100 is set in the time reduction number storage unit provided in the RAM 308, and the time reduction flag provided in the RAM 308 is set. Turn on. If the usual time probability variation flag is set to OFF, the time reduction number is not set in the time reduction number storage unit, and the time reduction flag is not turned ON. The short time here means that the pachinko machine is in an advantageous state for the player in order to shorten the time from the end of the big hit in the special figure variable game to the start of the next big hit. If the short time flag is set to ON at this time, it is a normal high probability state. There is a higher probability of hitting a general-purpose variable game in the high-probability state than in the low-probability state. In addition, the fluctuation time of the normal figure variable game and the fluctuation time of the special figure variable game are shorter in the normal figure high probability state than in the normal figure low probability state. Further, in the normal high-probability state, the opening time in one opening of the pair of blade members 232a of the second special figure starting port 232 tends to be longer than in the normal low-probability state. In addition, the pair of blade members 232a are more likely to open in the normal high probability state than in the normal low probability state. In addition, as described above, the hourly flag is set to off during the big hit game (in the special game state). Therefore, the normal low probability state is maintained during the jackpot game. This is because, if the game is in a high probability state during a jackpot game, a large number of games will be placed in the second special figure start port 232 until a predetermined number of game balls are entered during the jackpot game. There is a problem that a ball enters and the number of game balls that can be acquired during a jackpot increases, resulting in an increase in euphoria. This is to solve this problem.

  Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the end effect setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step 2033 described later) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  In the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined end production period ends (the timing when the production standby time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the special figure 2 is not activated in the setting area of the RAM 308. Set medium. Further, if the result of the special figure 2 variable game is out of the way, the off flag is turned on as will be described later. In the case where the miss flag is on, even in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period described above ends (the timing when the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), In the setting area of the RAM 308, special figure 2 inactive is set. In the special figure 2 state update process in the case where the special figure 2 is not in operation, the process proceeds to the next step 2027 without doing anything.

  Subsequently, special figure state update processing (special figure 1 state update process) for special figure 1 is performed (step 2027). In the special figure 1 state update process, each process described in the special figure 2 state update process is performed according to the state of the special figure 1. Each process performed in the special figure 1 state update process is the same as the process in which “special figure 2” in the contents described in the special figure 2 state update process is replaced with “special figure 1”. Omitted. The order of the special figure 2 state update process and the special figure 1 state update process may be reversed.

  When the special figure state update process in step 2025 and step 2027 is completed, a special figure-related lottery process for each of special figure 1 and special figure 2 is performed. Also here, the special figure related lottery process (special figure 2 related lottery process) for special figure 2 is performed first (step 2029), and then the special figure related lottery process for special figure 1 (special figure 1 related lottery process). (Step 2031). Also for these special drawing related lottery processes, the main control unit 300 performs the special figure 2 related lottery processing before the special figure 1 related lottery processing, so that the special figure 2 variable game start condition and the special figure 1 fluctuation Even if the game start conditions are satisfied at the same time, since the special figure 2 variable game is changing first, the special figure 1 variable game does not start changing. Further, the notification of the result of the jackpot determination of the special figure variable game by the decorative symbol display device 208 is performed by the first sub-control unit 400, and the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning at the second special figure starting port 232 is notified. However, it is performed in preference to the notification of the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning at the first special figure starting port 230.

  In step 2033, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. The output schedule information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits, for example, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bits 11 to 14 are Command type (In this embodiment, command types such as basic command, symbol variation start command, symbol variation stop command, winning effect start command, end effect start command, jackpot round number designation command, power recovery command, FRAM clear command are specified. Possible information), bits 0 to 10 are composed of command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type).

  Specifically, the strobe information is turned on and off in the command setting transmission process described above. If the command type is a symbol variation start command, information indicating the value of the 15R jackpot flag or 2R jackpot flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the timer number selected in the special figure related lottery process, etc. is included in the command data. In the case of the symbol variation stop command, the value of the 15R jackpot flag, 2R jackpot flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, etc. are included. In the case of a jackpot round number designation command, the value of the special variation probability flag, the number of jackpot rounds, and the like are included. When the command type indicates a basic command, device information in the command data, presence / absence of winning at the first special figure starting port 230, presence / absence of winning at the second special figure starting port 232, winning of the variable winning port 234 Includes presence or absence.

  In the rotation start setting transmission process described above, the 15R jackpot flag or 2R jackpot flag value, the special figure probability variation flag value, the special figure 1 related lottery process, and the special figure 2 relation stored in the RAM 308 as command data. Information indicating the timer number selected in the lottery process, the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game held, etc. is set.

  In the rotation stop setting transmission process described above, information indicating the value of the 15R jackpot flag, the 2R jackpot flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, etc. stored in the RAM 308 is set in the command data.

  In the winning effect setting transmission process described above, the command control data stored in the RAM 308, the effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 208, various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the winning effect period, the special figure probability variation flag Information indicating the value, the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game being held, etc. is set.

  In the above-described end effect setting transmission process, the command control data stored in the RAM 308, the effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 208, various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the effect standby period, the special figure probability variation flag Information indicating the value, the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game being held, etc. is set.

  In the above-described large winning opening release setting transmission process, the number of big hits stored in the RAM 308 in the command data, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the pending first special figure variation game or the second special figure variation game is stored. Set information such as number.

  In the above-mentioned big winning opening closing setting transmission process, the number of big hits stored in the RAM 308 in the command data, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the pending first special figure variation game or the second special figure variation game is stored. Set information such as number.

  In this step 2033, general command special figure hold increase processing is also performed. In this general command special figure pending increase process, special figure identification information (information showing special figure 1 or special figure 2) stored in the transmission information storage area of the RAM 308, command notice information (preliminary notice information, false) Set either advance notice information or no advance notice information).

  In the first sub-control unit 400, it is possible to determine the production control according to the change of the game control in the main control unit 300 by the command type included in the received output schedule information, and it is included in the output schedule information. Based on the information of the command data, the contents of effect control can be determined.

  In step 2035, an external output signal setting process is performed. In this external output signal setting process, the game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to the information input circuit 350 separate from the pachinko machine 100 via the information output circuit 336.

  In step 2037, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, the signal states of the various sensors stored in the signal state storage area in step 2005 are read to monitor the presence or absence of a predetermined error, for example, the presence or absence of a front frame door opening error or the bottom pan full error. When the front frame door opening error or the lower pan full error is detected, the transmission information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 includes device information indicating the presence or absence of the front frame door opening error or the lower pan full error. Set. In addition, the solenoids 332 are driven to control the opening and closing of the second special symbol start port 232 and the variable winning port 234, and the first special symbol display device 212 and the second special symbol are connected via the drive circuits 324, 326, and 330. Display data to be output to the symbol display device 214, the normal symbol display device 210, various state display units 328, and the like is set in the output port of the I / O 310. Further, the output schedule information set in the payout request number transmission process (step 2019) is output to the first sub control unit 400 via the output port (I / O 310).

  In step 2039, it is monitored whether the low voltage signal is on. If the low voltage signal is on (when power supply is detected to be cut off), the process proceeds to step 2043. If the low voltage signal is off (when power supply is not cut off), the process proceeds to step 2041.

  In step 2041, timer interrupt end processing is performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step 2001 is set in each original register, interrupt permission is set, etc., and then the main control unit main process shown in FIG. Return to.

  On the other hand, in step 2043, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is saved as a return data in a predetermined area of the RAM 308, and power-off processing such as initialization of input / output ports is performed. After that, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG.

<Processing of First Sub-Control Unit 400>
The process of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 8A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400. FIG. 8B is a flowchart of command reception (strobe) interrupt processing of the first sub-control unit 400. FIG. 8C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 8D is a flowchart of the image control process of the first sub control unit 400.

  Referring to FIG. 8A, in the first sub control unit 400, when power is turned on, first, initialization processing is executed in step 3001. In this initialization processing, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed.

  In step 3003, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10. When the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step 3005.

  In step 3005, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

  In step 3007, command processing is performed. The CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 determines whether a command has been received from the main control unit 300.

  In step 3009, effect control processing is performed. For example, when there is a new command at 3007, the effect data corresponding to this command is read from the ROM 406, and the effect data is updated when the effect data needs to be updated.

  In step 3011, when pressing of the chance button 136 is detected, processing for changing the effect data updated in step 3009 to effect data corresponding to the pressing of the chance button 136 is performed.

  In step 3013, when there is a command to VDP 434 in the effect data read in 3009, this command is output to VDP 434 (details will be described later).

  In step 3015, if there is a command to the sound source IC 416 in the effect data read in 3009, this command is output to the sound source IC 416.

  In step 3017, if there is a command to the various lamps 418 in the effect data read in 3009, this command is output to the drive circuit 420.

  In step 3019, if there is a command to the shielding device 246 in the effect data read in 3009, this command is output to the drive circuit 432.

  In step 3021, when there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 in the effect data read out in 3009, a setting is made to output this control command.

  After executing step 3021, the process returns to step 3003 to repeat the process.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 300. In step 4001 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 408.

  Next, the first sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms). The first sub-control unit timer is triggered by this timer interrupt. Interrupt processing is executed at a predetermined cycle.

  In step 5001 of the first sub control unit timer interrupt process, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step 3003 in the first sub control unit main process shown in FIG. Is stored in the timer variable storage area. Accordingly, in step 3003, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step 5003 of the first sub-control unit timer interrupt process, transmission of a control command to the second sub-control unit 500 set in step 3019, an effect random number update process, and the like are performed.

  In step 5005, WDT is periodically performed (in the present embodiment, the first sub-control unit) so that the WDT 414 count value exceeds the initial set value and WDT interruption does not occur (so as not to detect processing abnormality). Restart once about every 2 ms, which is the timer interrupt cycle.

  Next, the image control process in step 3013 in the main process of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8D is a flowchart illustrating the flow of the image control process.

  In step 6001, an instruction to transfer image data is issued. Here, the CPU 404 first swaps the designation of the display areas A and B in the VRAM 436. As a result, an image of one frame stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the decorative design display device 208. Next, the CPU 404 sets ROM coordinates (transfer source address of the ROM 406), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of the VRAM 436) and the like in the attribute register of the VDP 434 based on the position information table and the like, and then the image from the ROM 406 to the VRAM 436. Set an instruction to start data transfer. The VDP 434 transfers the image data from the ROM 406 to the VRAM 436 based on the command set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 434 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 404.

  In step 6003, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal is input from the VDP 434. If a transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step 6005. If not, a transfer end interrupt signal is input. Wait for it.

  In step 6005, parameters are set based on the production scenario configuration table and attribute data. Here, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 436 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 436 in step 6001, the CPU 404 has information on the image data constituting the display image (the coordinate axes of the VRAM 436, the image size). , VRAM coordinates (arrangement coordinates, etc.) are instructed to the VDP 434. The VDP 434 sets parameters according to attributes based on instructions stored in the attribute register.

  In step 6007, a drawing instruction is performed. In this drawing instruction, the CPU 404 instructs the VDP 434 to start drawing an image. The VDP 434 starts drawing an image in the frame buffer in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 404.

  In step 6009, it is determined whether or not a generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 434 based on the end of image drawing is input. If a generation end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step 6011. If not, the generation end interrupt signal is determined. Wait for input.

  In step 6011, a scene display counter which is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 408 and counts how many scene images have been generated is incremented (+1), and the process is terminated.

<Processing of second sub-control unit 500>
Next, the process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described. FIG. 9A is a flowchart showing a flow of the second sub control unit first interrupt process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500. The second sub control unit first interrupt process is a process executed when a strobe signal output from the first sub control unit 400 is detected.

  First, in step 1601 of FIG. 9A, it is determined whether or not a command is received from the first sub-control unit 400. If a command is received, the process proceeds to step 1603, where the received command is stored as an unprocessed command in the command storage area provided in the RAM 508, and the first interrupt process is terminated. If a command has not been received (for example, in the case of noise or the like), the first interrupt process is terminated as it is.

  Here, the command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400 to the second sub-control unit 500 includes a power-on command transmitted when the pachinko machine 100 is powered on, and a movable object (in this example, the first movable object). 224a and the second movable object 224b) include a movable object operation command for operating the production, an initial operation command for initially operating the movable object, and the like. These commands include information such as a table number to be selected in a control data table (not shown) as movable object movement data.

  FIG. 9B is a flowchart showing the flow of the second sub control unit main process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500. First, in step 1701 in FIG. 9B, it is determined whether or not there is an unprocessed command in the command storage area of the RAM 508. If there is an unprocessed command, the process proceeds to step 1703, and if there is no unprocessed command, the process proceeds to step 1705.

  In step 1703, an unprocessed command is determined. For example, if movable object movement data is included in the unprocessed command, the data is stored in the movement data storage area of the RAM 508. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step 1705.

  In step 1705, it is determined whether or not there is moving object movement data in the movement data storage area of the RAM 508. If there is moving object movement data, the process proceeds to step 1707, and if there is no moving object movement data, the process proceeds to step 1709. The movable object movement data of this example includes information for specifying a table number of a control data table (not shown).

  In step 1707, the table number of the control data table is specified based on the movable object movement data, and the target coordinates (number of pulses) and the movement time (ms) are set for each of the first movable object 224a and the second movable object 224b. Information on the target coordinates and the movement time for each of the first movable object 224a and the second movable object 224b is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 508. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step 1709.

  In step 1709, a drive parameter setting process, which will be described later, is performed on a stepping motor that drives the first movable object 224a (hereinafter also referred to as “first stepping motor”).

  Next, in step 1711, a drive parameter setting process, which will be described later, is performed for a stepping motor that drives the second movable object 224b (hereinafter also referred to as “second stepping motor”).

  Next, in step 1713, other command control processing is performed. The CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500 repeatedly executes the processes of steps 1701 to 1713 except during the interruption process (step 1715).

  FIG. 9C is a flowchart showing the flow of the stepping motor drive parameter setting process in steps 1709 and 1711 of the second sub-control unit main process.

  The driving parameters of the stepping motor include, for example, the target coordinates of the stepping motor, the rotation direction of the stepping motor, the excitation position switching timing of the stepping motor, and the like. Here, the drive parameter setting process for the first stepping motor in step 1709 will be described as an example, but the drive parameter setting process for the second stepping motor in step 1711 is performed in the same procedure. First, in step 1801 of FIG. 9C, it is determined whether or not it is the drive parameter setting timing for the first stepping motor. In this example, it is determined that the drive parameter setting timing is reached when the movement time set based on the control data table has ended.

  In step 1803 following step 1801, the virtual position of the first movable object 224a is corrected. In this example, when the tables 20 to 22 of the control data table (not shown) are selected, the coordinates of the virtual position of the first movable object 224a are corrected to 30 pulses.

  In step 1805 following step 1803, the virtual position of the first movable object 224a is determined based on the difference between the target coordinates of the first movable object 224a and the coordinates of the virtual position of the first movable object 224a stored in the RAM 508. The target coordinates (relative coordinates) of the first stepping motor are set so as to match the target coordinates. For example, when the target coordinate of the first movable object 224a is 20 pulses and the coordinate of the virtual position of the first movable object 224a is 0 pulse, the target coordinate of the first stepping motor is set to +20 pulses. When the target coordinate of the first movable object 224a is 0 pulse and the coordinate of the virtual position of the first movable object 224a is 20 pulses, the target coordinate of the first stepping motor is set to −20 pulses.

  In step 1807 following step 1805, whether the rotation direction of the first stepping motor is the positive direction or the reverse direction is set based on the sign of the target coordinates of the first stepping motor set in step 1805. For example, when the target coordinate of the first stepping motor is positive, the rotation direction of the first stepping motor is set to a positive direction, and when the target coordinate of the first stepping motor is negative, the rotation direction of the first stepping motor is Set in reverse direction.

  In step 1809 following step 1807, the excitation position switching timing of the first stepping motor is set. The excitation position switching timing is calculated by dividing the value of the moving time of the first movable object 224a by the absolute value of the target coordinates of the first stepping motor. For example, when the moving time of the first movable object 224a is 100 ms and the absolute value of the target coordinates of the first stepping motor is 20 pulses, the excitation position switching timing of the first stepping motor is set to 5 ms.

  Next, a second sub control unit second interrupt process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 9D is a flowchart showing the flow of the second sub-control unit second interrupt process.

  The second sub-control unit 500 includes a counter timer 512 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this example, about once every 1 ms). The second sub-control unit is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. The timer interrupt process is started at a predetermined cycle.

  In step 1901 of FIG. 9D, the first stepping motor control process is performed. In step 1903 after step 1901, control processing of the second stepping motor is performed.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the flow of the control process of the stepping motor in step 1901 and step 1903 of the second interrupt control unit second interrupt process. Here, the first stepping motor control process in step 1901 will be described as an example, but the second stepping motor control process in step 1903 is also performed in the same procedure.

  First, in step 11101 of FIG. 10, it is determined whether it is the excitation position switching timing of the first stepping motor. If it is the excitation position switching timing, the process proceeds to step 11103, and if it is not the excitation position switching timing, the process proceeds to step 11111.

  In step 11103, it is determined whether or not the moving direction of the first movable object 224a is the origin (coordinate 0) direction based on the set information on the rotation direction of the first stepping motor. If the movement direction is the origin direction, the process proceeds to step 11105. If the movement direction is not the origin direction, the process proceeds to step 11107.

  In step 11105, the virtual position of the first movable object 224a is subtracted by one pulse, and then the process proceeds to step 11109. In step 11107, the virtual position of the first movable object 224a is added by one pulse, and then the process proceeds to step 11109.

  In step 11109, a signal for switching the excitation position by one pulse in a predetermined direction is output to the first stepping motor. Accordingly, the first stepping motor rotates by one pulse in the predetermined direction, and the first movable object 224a moves by one pulse in the predetermined direction by the driving force of the first stepping motor. Then, it progresses to step 11111.

  In step 11111, it is determined whether or not the first stepping motor stops at the coordinate 0 based on the driving parameters of the first stepping motor. If it is determined that the first stepping motor stops at the coordinate 0, the process proceeds to step 11113. If it is determined that the first stepping motor does not stop at the coordinate 0, the motor control process ends.

  In step 11113, the coordinate of the virtual position of the first movable object 224a is set to 0 (origin).

  In step 11115 subsequent to step 11113, the excitation position switching of the first stepping motor is stopped, and the first stepping motor is controlled to be non-excited or all-phase excited (generation of a non-control state). As a result, the position of the rotor of the first stepping motor is not fixed.

<Configuration of Front Frame Door 106 to Main Body 104>
FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view showing the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG.

  The pachinko machine 100 includes an outer frame 102, a main body 104, a front frame door 106, and the like, and a glass unit 700 and a game board 200 are provided between the main body 104 and the front frame door 106. The glass unit 700 is provided closer to the player than the game board 200.

<Glass unit>
Next, the glass unit 700 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The glass unit 700 (transparent plate member 118) is provided between the front frame door 106 and the game board 200.

  FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view showing the glass unit 700 of the pachinko machine 100.

  In the glass unit 700, an intermediate transparent member 703 is sandwiched between a front transparent member 701 and a rear transparent member 704, and the intermediate transparent member 703 is fitted into a frame member 702 to be integrated. The light emitting member 703b that illuminates the member 703 from the side is provided. The glass unit 700 is arranged in the order of a front transparent member 701, a middle transparent member 703, and a rear transparent member 704 when viewed from the player side. The material of the front transparent member 701, the intermediate transparent member 703, and the rear transparent member 704 is not limited to glass, and any material can be used as long as it is light transmissive such as a transparent resin (for example, transparent acrylic). is there. The light emitting member 703b may be any light emitting member such as a light bulb, an LED lamp, or an organic EL, or a light emitting means. In the following examples, the case where the light emitting member 703b is an LED will be described.

  The translucent member 703 has a decoration 703a. In this embodiment, the decoration member 703a and the light emitting member 703b form a light emitting decoration portion. As will be described in detail later, when the light emitting member 703b emits light, the light is reflected by the decoration 703a, and the decoration 703a having a predetermined pattern emerges from the middle transparent member 703 so as to be visible.

  The front transparent member 701, the middle transparent member 703, and the rear transparent member 704 have substantially the same shape, and are unitized as a glass unit 700.

  FIG. 13 is a front view showing the configuration of the intermediate transparent member 703 shown in FIG.

  In the present embodiment, a light emitting member 703 b that is a light source is disposed on an intermediate transparent member 703. The intermediate transparent member 703 is provided with a decoration 703a that is an object of light emission by the light emitting member 703b. By irradiating the light emitting member 703b from the vicinity of the decoration 703a provided on the upper side in the intermediate transparent member 703, the light source 703b emits light. The distance to the irradiation target is close and it shines well.

  FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the game board 200 shown in FIG. FIG. 15 is an exploded perspective view showing the game board 200 shown in FIG.

  The game board 200 has a cell board 706, an effect device 206, a game area frame 705, an accessory 707 having a general winning opening 226, a general figure start opening 228, a first special figure start opening 230, a second A special figure starting port 232, a variable winning port 234, and the like are attached and fixed.

  The first movable object 224a provided in the effect device 206 of the game board 200 is configured to be movable up and down as will be described in detail later.

  FIG. 16 is a schematic front view of the center accessory 250 constituting the rendering device 206 as viewed from the front.

  The center accessory 250 has a frame body 252 having an opening 254 that exposes the shielding device 246 and the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 3 to the player side. A first movable object 224a is attached to the upper part of the frame body 252 as a production movable body 224 so as to be movable within a predetermined movable range. The first movable object 224a of this example is a horizontally long flat panel, and the model name of the pachinko machine 100 and the like are displayed. When the first movable object 224a is driven by a stepping motor, the first movable object 224a moves in front of the decorative symbol display device 208 in a vertical direction within a plane substantially parallel to the display screen. The position of the first movable object 224a shown in FIG. 16 is the lower end of the movable range.

  As shown in FIG. 16, a background 224c is provided behind the first movable object 224a. The background 224c has a color that is conspicuous in contrast with a light emission color such as black.

  The middle transparent member 703 is provided on the front side (player side) of the center accessory 250 as described above, and the decoration 703a formed by, for example, cutting the middle transparent member 703 is, for example, the first movable object. When the 224a is at the upper end (origin position) of the movable range, it is in a position overlapping the first movable object 224a on the player's line of sight. For example, when the first movable object 224a is at the lower end of the movable range, The first movable object 224a is detached and the surrounding area becomes the background 224c. For example, the light emission of the decoration 703a is more conspicuous by the black background 224c.

  On the right side of the frame 252, a second movable object 224 b is attached as an effect movable body 224 so as to be movable within a predetermined movable range. The second movable object 224b of the present example has a design imitating the front part of a truck (so-called decorator) that decorates the exterior. When the second movable object 224b is driven by a stepping motor, the second movable object 224b moves in the left-right direction in front of the decorative symbol display device 208 within a plane substantially parallel to the display screen. The position of the second movable object 224b shown in FIG. 16 is the origin position and the right end of the movable range.

  Also, below the frame 252, the above-described ordinary figure display device 210, special figure 1 display device 212, special figure 2 display device 214, universal figure hold lamp 216, special figure 1 hold lamp 218, special figure 2 hold lamp A substrate 256 on which 220 and a high-probability medium lamp 222 are mounted is attached.

  Next, the drive mechanism of the 1st movable object 224a is demonstrated using FIG. Since the driving mechanism for the second movable object 224b is the same as the driving mechanism for the first movable object 224a, illustration and description thereof are omitted.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of the driving mechanism of the first movable object 224a as viewed from the back side, and FIG. 17A illustrates a state where the first movable object 224a is at the origin position (the upper end of the movable range). ) Shows a state in which the first movable object 224a is at the movable end position (the lower end of the movable range).

  As shown in FIGS. 17A and 17B, the drive mechanism of the first movable object 224a is a pair of stepping motors (first stepping motors) 802 and 804 disposed on the left and right sides of the first movable object 224a. And a pair of drive arms 820 and 840 that transmit the driving force of the stepping motors 802 and 804 to the first movable object 224a and operate the first movable object 224a in the vertical direction.

  Stepping motors 802, 804, a shaft receiving portion 810, and a production movable object sensor 812 are fixed to a frame body 252 (not shown in FIG. 17) of the center accessory 250.

  The drive shafts of the stepping motors 802 and 804 are substantially orthogonal to the flat plate-shaped first movable object 224a. A driving gear 806 for transmitting the driving force of the stepping motor 802 is connected to the driving shaft of the stepping motor 802 on the left side in the drawing. A driving gear 808 for transmitting the driving force of the stepping motor 804 is connected to the driving shaft of the stepping motor 804 on the right side in the drawing.

  The shaft receiving portion 810 has a cylindrical insertion hole extending in the vertical direction, and an inclination prevention shaft 2706 described later is inserted therethrough.

  The effect movable object sensor 812 includes a light emitting unit 812a and a light receiving unit 812b (not shown in FIG. 17). The light emitting unit 812a and the light receiving unit 812b are arranged to face each other with a predetermined gap in the left-right direction. The effect movable object sensor 812 receives light from the light emitting unit 812a by the light receiving unit 812b, and detects the presence or absence of an object in the gap between the light emitting unit 812a and the light receiving unit 812b based on the received light intensity. .

  A driven gear 822 that meshes with the drive gear 806 is fixed to one end side of the left drive arm 820 in the drawing. A rotation shaft 822 a of the driven gear 822 is rotatably supported by the frame body 252. A long hole 824 is opened on the other end side of the drive arm 820. When the stepping motor 802 rotates a predetermined angle in the counterclockwise direction in the drawing, the driving force of the stepping motor 802 is transmitted to the driven gear 822 via the driving gear 806, and the driving arm 820 is centered on the rotation shaft 822a of the driven gear 822. As shown in FIG.

  A driven gear 842 that meshes with the drive gear 808 is fixed to one end side of the right drive arm 840 in the drawing. The rotation shaft 842a of the driven gear 842 is rotatably supported by the frame body 252. A long hole 844 is opened on the other end side of the drive arm 840. When the stepping motor 804 rotates a predetermined angle in the clockwise direction in the figure, the driving force of the stepping motor 804 is transmitted to the driven gear 842 via the driving gear 808, and the driving arm 840 is centered on the rotation shaft 842a of the driven gear 842. It rotates by a predetermined angle in the counterclockwise direction.

  A pin 2702 having a circular cross section protrudes from the back of the first movable object 224a on the left side in the drawing. The pin 2702 is fitted in the elongated hole 824 of the drive arm 820 so as to be slidable and rotatable. Further, a pin 2704 having a circular cross section is provided on the rear side of the first movable object 224a on the right side in the drawing. The pin 2704 is fitted in the long hole 844 of the drive arm 840 so as to be slidable and rotatable. As a result, when the drive arm 820 rotates in the clockwise direction and the drive arm 840 rotates in the counterclockwise direction, the first movable object 224a moves downward.

  A tilt prevention shaft 2706 having a predetermined length extending in the vertical direction is attached to a substantially central portion on the back surface of the first movable object 224a. The tilt prevention shaft 2706 is slidably inserted into the insertion hole of the shaft receiving portion 810 fixed to the frame body 252. By the tilt prevention shaft 2706 and the shaft receiving portion 810, the first movable object 224a can be moved in the vertical direction with almost no inclination with respect to the frame body 252. As shown in FIG. 17A, in a state where the first movable object 224a is at the origin position, the shaft receiving portion 810 is located at the lower end portion of the tilt preventing shaft 2706. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 17B, in a state where the first movable object 224a is at the movable end position, the shaft receiving portion 810 is located at the upper end portion of the tilt preventing shaft 2706.

  In addition, a detection piece 708 for detection by the effect movable object sensor 812 is attached to the back surface of the first movable object 224a. The detection piece 708 extends in the vertical direction and has a predetermined length. In a state where the first movable object 224a is at the origin position, the detection piece 708 is at a position detected by the effect movable object sensor 812. On the other hand, in a state where the first movable object 224a is at the movable end position, the detection piece 708 is in a position that is not detected by the effect movable object sensor 812. Details of the positional relationship between the detection piece 708 and the effect movable object sensor 812 will be described later.

  For example, tension coil springs 830 and 850 are attached to the drive arms 820 and 840 as an origin position maintaining elastic member that biases the first movable object 224a in the direction of maintaining the origin position. One end 830 a of the tension coil spring 830 is connected to the frame body 252, and the other end 830 b is connected to a portion of the drive arm 820 closer to the elongated hole 824 than the driven gear 822. One end 850 a of the tension coil spring 850 is connected to the frame body 252, and the other end 850 b is connected to a portion of the drive arm 840 closer to the long hole 844 than the driven gear 842. For example, the tension coil springs 830 and 850 have elasticity even when the first movable object 224a is at the origin position. In this example, the upward elastic force by the tension coil springs 830 and 850 when the first movable object 224a is at the origin position is approximately the same as the downward force due to the weight of the first movable object 224a and the drive arms 820 and 840, etc. It is set to be smaller than that.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating details of the positional relationship between the detection piece 708 fixed to the first movable object 224 a and the effect movable object sensor 812 fixed to the frame body 252. 18A shows a state where the first movable object 224a is at the origin position, and FIG. 18B shows a state where the first movable object 224a is at the non-detection position (a state where the first movable object 224a is moved downward by 30 pulses from the origin position). FIG. 18C shows a state where the first movable object 224a is at the movable end position (a state where the first movable object 224a is moved downward by 100 pulses from the origin position).

  As shown in FIGS. 18A to 18C, the detection piece 708 has a length of 30 pulses in the vertical direction. In a state where the first movable object 224a is at the origin position, the lower end of the detection piece 708 is located between the light emitting unit 812a and the light receiving unit 812b. When the first movable object 224a moves downward from the origin position, the detection piece 708 also moves downward. For example, when the first movable object 224a moves downward by 29 pulses, the upper end of the detection piece 708 is positioned between the light emitting unit 812a and the light receiving unit 812b. . When the first movable object 224a moves downward from the origin position by 30 pulses or more, the detection piece 708 is not detected by the effect movable object sensor 812.

  In this example, a contact piece 710 that is fixed to the frame body 252 and extends in the left-right direction in contact with the lower end of the detection piece 708 is provided. In a state where the first movable object 224a is below the origin position, the contact piece 710 is located below the light emitting unit 812a and the light receiving unit 812b. In a state where the first movable object 224a is at the origin position, the upper surface of the contact piece 710 contacts both the lower surface of the casing of the light emitting unit 812a and the lower surface of the casing of the light receiving unit 812b. The contact between the contact piece 710, the light emitting unit 812a, and the light receiving unit 812b restricts the first movable object 224a from moving above the origin position. That is, the light emitting unit 812a and the light receiving unit 812b of this example also function as a restricting member that restricts the first movable object 224a from moving above the origin position.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining the details of the configuration that makes it easy to recognize a predetermined pattern when the decoration 703a emits light. FIG. 19A shows the vicinity of the decoration 703a when the first movable object 224a is at the origin position. It is the schematic front view seen from the front, (b) is AA side sectional drawing of (a), (c) is the decoration 703a vicinity when the 1st movable object 224a exists in the lower end of a movable range. It is the schematic front view seen from the front, (d) is BB side sectional drawing of (c), (e) is the decoration 703a when the 1st movable object 224a exists in an origin position, and 1st possible It is a perspective view which shows the positional relationship with the animal 224a, (f) is a perspective view which shows the positional relationship between the decoration 703a and the 1st movable object 224a when the 1st movable object 224a exists in the lower end of a movable range, and the background 242c. FIG.

  When the light emitting member 703b is turned off, as shown in FIGS. 19A and 19B, the first movable object 224a is disposed at the origin position. At this time, the light emitting member 703b does not emit light, and there is a first movable object 224a on the back side of the decoration 703a (see FIG. 19E), and the first movable object 224a is not a color that enhances the decoration 703a. For example, since it is white, it is difficult for the player to recognize the decoration 703a.

  On the other hand, when the light emitting member 703b is turned on, as shown in FIGS. 19C and 19D, the first movable object 224a is disposed at the lower end of the movable range. At this time, the light emitting member 703b emits light, is reflected by the decoration 703a, and the decoration 703a is visibly raised. In addition, as the first movable object 224a moves to the lower end of the movable range, a background 224c darker than the decoration 703a at the time of light emission, for example, a black background 224c appears on the back side of the decoration 703a (see FIG. 19F). ), The contrast with the reflected light from the decoration 703a stands out, and the player can easily recognize the pattern due to the light emission from the decoration 703a.

  At this time, not only the surrounding area that does not overlap the decoration 703a but also the area 224d that overlaps the decoration 703a in the background 224c is darker than the decoration 703a at the time of light emission. There may be a case where a pattern due to light emission can be easily recognized.

  Further, when the light emitting member 703b is turned off normally, the first movable object 224a is arranged at the origin position so as to hide the background 224c darker than the decoration 703a at the time of light emission.

Here, when the first movable object 224a is at the origin position, the brightness of the area of the first movable object 224a that does not overlap with the decoration 703a is (1) on the player's line of sight, and the overlapping area of the first movable object 224a is The brightness of the decoration 703a when the light emitting member 703b is turned off is (3), and the brightness of the area of the background 224c that does not overlap with the decoration 703a on the player's line of sight is (4). When the brightness of the area overlapping the decoration 703a is (5) and the brightness of the decoration 703a when the light emitting member 703b is turned on is (6), the relationship between the brightnesses is, for example,
(1) = (2)> (4) = (5),
(6)> (4) = (5),
And

  In this example, the driving means for driving the first movable object 224a up and down changes the brightness of the second area (the brightness behind the decoration 703a) when the predetermined pattern (decoration 703a) is not emitting light and when emitting light. It corresponds to a brightness changing means for changing.

  Next, another example of a configuration in which a predetermined region on the back side of the decoration 703a is darker than the decoration 703a during light emission will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a predetermined area on the back side of the decoration 703a is darkened by a shadow, and (a) is a side sectional view showing the first movable object 224a at the origin position, (B) is a sectional side view showing the first movable object 224a at the lower end of the movable range.

  In this example, a wall 250a is provided in the upper part of the center accessory 250, and the back side of the decoration 703a is darkened by a shadow generated by the wall 250a with respect to outside light (for example, light from a ceiling light of a game shop). It is said.

  When the first movable object 224a is at the origin position, as shown in FIG. 20A, since the first movable object 224a and the flange 250a are substantially flush with each other, the shadow of the flange 250a is formed on the first movable object 224a. Does not occur.

  On the other hand, when the first movable object 224a is at the lower end of the movable range, as shown in FIG. 20B, a shadow 224d of the collar 250a is generated on the back side of the decoration 703a, and the decoration 703a at the time of light emission by the light emitting member 703b. Can stand out.

Here, when the first movable object 224a is at the origin position, the brightness of the area of the first movable object 224a that does not overlap with the decoration 703a is (1) on the player's line of sight, and the overlapping area of the first movable object 224a is The brightness of the decoration 703a when the light emitting member 703b is extinguished is (3), and when the first movable object 224a is at the lower end of the movable range, the decoration 703a When the brightness of the back side region that does not overlap is (4), the brightness of the back side region that overlaps the decoration 703a is (5), and the brightness of the decoration 703a when the light emitting member 703b is turned on is (6), For example,
(1) = (2)> (4) = (5),
(6)> (4) = (5),
And

  In the above-described example, the configuration that makes it easy to visually recognize the entire predetermined pattern by the decoration 703a has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only a part of the predetermined pattern is visually recognized. The structure which makes it easy may be sufficient.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating a configuration that makes it easy to visually recognize only a part of a predetermined pattern, in which FIG. 21A is a front view showing a state when the predetermined pattern is turned off, and FIG. It is a front view which shows the mode at the time of lighting of a predetermined pattern.

  In the example of FIG. 21, the predetermined pattern by the decoration 21703a is a light-emitting member (not shown) that reflects light at the time of lighting and emerges so as to be visible. Here, for example, it is assumed that the reflected light is blue. Backgrounds 21224c and 21224d are provided on the back side of the decoration 21703a. The background 21224c is, for example, yellow, and the background 21224d is, for example, blue. As for the shape of the decoration 21703a, a part thereof overlaps a part of the background 21224c, and the other part overlaps a part of the background 21224d.

  When the light emitting member is turned off, the decoration 21703a is not conspicuous on the transparent member, and the backgrounds 21224c and 21224d are visible as they are. On the other hand, when the light emitting member is turned on, the decoration 21703a generates, for example, blue reflected light, and the shape of the decoration 21703a is visibly raised. However, since the background 21224d has the same color as the decoration 21703a (and may have the same lightness), the boundary between the background 21224d and the decoration 21703a is not conspicuous when the light emitting member is turned on. On the other hand, the boundary between the background 21224c and the decoration 21703a becomes conspicuous by the lighting of the light emitting member. The color of the background 21224c and the color of the decoration 21703a may be complementary colors. It can be made to stand out more by using complementary colors.

  In this example, when the light-emitting member is lit, the overall shape of the decoration 21703a is not clear, but the outline of a part (the part overlapping the background 21224c) can be determined, so the shape of the decoration 21703a is estimated by the player's experience. In this example, it is recognized that the decoration 21703a is a triangle.

  Next, the visibility due to the difference between the pattern color and the background color during light emission will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIGS. 22A and 22B are diagrams for explaining the visibility due to the difference between the pattern color and the background color at the time of light emission. FIG. 22A shows the relationship between the color of the pattern at the time of light emission and the background color. This is an example when the contrast is high, and (b) is an example when the contrast between the pattern color and the background color during light emission is high.

  As shown in FIG. 22A, when the contrast between the pattern color (light emission color) at the time of light emission and the background color is high, the contour of the pattern is easily discriminated. For example, the case where the emission color is white and the background color is black can be mentioned. If the background color is black, the contrast with most of the emission colors can be increased.

  As shown in FIG. 22B, when the contrast between the pattern color (light emission color) at the time of light emission and the background color is low, it is difficult to distinguish the contour. For example, the emission color and the background color are similar colors or the same color.

  FIGS. 22C and 22D are views for explaining that the reflectance of light varies depending on the surface shape of the background region, and FIG. 22C is an example in the case where the surface is flat. ) Is an example when the surface is uneven.

  As shown in FIG. 22C, the reflectance is high when the surface is flat.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 22 (d), if the surface is uneven, it is irregularly reflected, so the reflectance is low. For example, this surface shape can be obtained when molding is performed with a mold having a low polishing amount (which may be unpolished) or a textured mold, or when matte is applied to the surface. . By making the surface shape of the background region uneven, the reflectance can be lowered and darkened, and the contrast can be increased.

<Embodiment 2>
Next, an example in which the brightness of the background area is changed in three stages will be described.

  In the first embodiment described with reference to FIG. 16 and the like, the first movable object 224a moves up and down, and the brightness of the background region is changed in two stages: when it is at the origin position and when it is at the lower end of the movable range. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and there may be a case where the number of stages is changed in three or more stages or in a stepless manner.

  FIG. 23 is a diagram for explaining an example in which the brightness of the background region is changed in three stages, (a) is a perspective view showing the vicinity of a decoration having a predetermined pattern, and (b) is shown in (a). (C) is a diagram showing a state in which the decoration 23703a ′ is lit and displayed when the C surface shown in (a) comes to the front. (D) is a figure which shows the state where the B surface shown to (a) came to the front, and the decoration 23703a was light-emitted and displayed, (e) is the C surface shown to (a) coming to the front. It is a figure which is a case, and is a figure which shows the state which light-displayed the decoration 23703a.

  In this example, decorations 23703a and 23703a 'are provided. For example, each of the decorations can be selectively displayed by emitting light with different light sources (light emitting members).

  The first movable object 23224a has a triangular prism shape having three surfaces, an A surface, a B surface, and a C surface, and is configured to be rotatable by a driving unit 23001 such as a motor. The driving unit 23001 includes an A surface and a B surface. Rotate so that either the C-plane or the C-plane is in front. The lightness relationship between the A, B, and C planes is, for example, A plane> B plane> C plane. The background color of surface A is, for example, white, the background color of surface B is, for example, black, and the background color of surface C is, for example, blue.

  In FIG. 23B, for example, the decoration 23703a and the decoration 23703a 'are turned off when the surface A comes to the front.

  In FIG. 23C, when the C surface (blue) comes to the front, for example, only the decoration 23703a 'is lit. The decoration 23703a 'can be displayed with the decoration 23703a' conspicuous, for example, by emitting and displaying with yellow light.

  In FIG. 23D, when the B surface (black) comes to the front, for example, only the decoration 23703a is lit. The decoration 23703a can be displayed with the decoration 23703a standing out, for example, by emitting and displaying white light.

  In FIG.23 (e), when the C surface (blue) comes to the front, for example, only the decoration 23703a is lit. For example, the decoration 23703a is lit and displayed with white light. In this case, the decoration 23703a is less visible than when the background is black. And FIG. 23 (e) may be used properly. That is, when the heart (decoration 23703a) emits light in white, it may be set so that the background is easier to see than blue and the reliability of the production is higher.

  In this example, the driving means 23001 that rotationally drives the first movable object 23224a sets the lightness of the second region (lightness behind the decorations 23703a and 23703a ′) to a non-light emission of a predetermined pattern (decorations 23703a and 23703a ′). This corresponds to lightness changing means that changes with time and light emission.

  Next, a case where any one of a plurality of decorations is selectively displayed with light emission will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 24A is a cross-sectional view showing a case where a plurality of decorations are provided on one transparent member, and FIGS. 24B and 24C show one decoration on one glass. It is sectional drawing which shows the case where multiple sheets are provided.

  The decoration 24703a and the decoration 24703a 'are formed by cutting provided on the transparent member 24703. The cut of the decoration 24703a and the cut of the decoration 24703a 'are formed so as to reflect light from different directions in the circumferential direction of the axis that is substantially parallel to the surface of the transparent member 24703 and perpendicular to the surface. Thus, the decoration 24703a and the decoration 24703a 'can be selectively illuminated and displayed depending on which light source is turned on by changing the positions of the light source for the decoration 24703a and the light source for the decoration 24703a'. The light emitting member 24703b is a light source for the decoration 24703a, and the light source for the decoration 24703a 'is not shown.

  In FIGS. 24B and 24C, a decoration 24703a is provided on the transparent member 24703, a light emitting member 24703b as a light source for the decoration 24703a is provided on the side, and a decoration 24703a ′ is provided on the transparent member 24703 ′. A light emitting member 24703b ′, which is a light source for the decoration 24703a ′, is provided on the side. Accordingly, the decoration 24703a and the decoration 24703a 'can be selectively illuminated and displayed depending on which light source of the light emitting member 24703b and the light emitting member 24703b' is turned on.

  FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating an example of a cut formed on a transparent member when any one of a plurality of decorations is selectively displayed by light emission using a single transparent member. FIG. 25A illustrates only one decoration. It is a schematic perspective view which shows the area | region in which only the other decoration was provided, (b) is a schematic perspective view which shows the area | region in which only the other decoration was provided, (c) is the area | region in which both the decorations of one and the other were provided It is a schematic perspective view which shows.

  As shown in FIGS. 25A to 25C, each of the plurality of decorations is formed in different directions so as to reflect light from different directions. Thereby, by adjusting the direction of the light, it is possible to selectively display only the desired decoration.

<Embodiment 3>
Next, an example in which a predetermined pattern is emitted and displayed at a position overlapping the image display device 208 on the player's line of sight will be described.

  FIG. 26 is an example in which a predetermined pattern is emitted and displayed at a position overlapping the image display device 208 on the player's line of sight, and (a) is a perspective view showing a state in which the decoration 25703a forming the predetermined pattern is turned off. It is a figure and (b) is a perspective view which shows the state which lighted the decoration 25703a which forms a predetermined pattern.

  In this example, as shown in FIG. 26A, when the decoration 25703a is turned off, the conventional display is performed on the image display device 208, and when the decoration 25703a is turned on, the display of the image display device 208 is darkened with, for example, black. The conventional display can be displayed in the lower right corner as shown in FIG.

<Embodiment 4>
Next, an example in which the brightness of the background of a predetermined pattern is adjusted by turning on and off a light source provided separately will be described.

  FIG. 27 is an example in which the brightness of the background of a predetermined pattern is adjusted by turning on and off a light source provided separately. FIG. 27A is a front view showing a state in which the light emitting member 703b that displays the decoration 703a is turned off. (B) is a front view of a state in which the light emitting member 703b for emitting and displaying the decoration 703a is turned on, (c) is a sectional view taken along the line AA of (a), and (d) is a view of (b). It is BB sectional drawing.

  In this embodiment, the light source (for example, LED) 251 covered with the lamp cover 251a is provided, and the light source 251 is turned on when the light emitting member 703b shown in FIGS. 27A and 27C is turned off. . The lamp cover 251a bends the traveling direction of the light from the light source 251 and illuminates the background area overlapping the decoration 703a on the player's line of sight. This brightens the background.

  In addition, in the lighting state of the light emitting member 703b shown in FIGS. 27B and 27D, the light source 251 is turned off. As a result, the background area overlapping the decoration 703a on the player's line of sight is not illuminated by the light source 251 and becomes dark.

<Embodiment 5>
Next, an example in which the first movable object is driven back and forth from the near side to the far side will be described.

  FIG. 28A is an example in which the first movable object is driven back and forth from the near side to the far side, and is a perspective view showing a state in which the first movable object is disposed on the far side, and FIG. ) Is a side sectional view of FIG.

  In the present embodiment, the center accessory 28250 has a flange 28250a, and a first movable object 28224a is provided below the flange 28250a. The first movable object 28224a is driven back and forth from the near side to the far side, and the origin position is when it is arranged on the near side.

  When the light emitting member 703b for emitting and displaying the decoration 703a is turned off, the first movable object 28224a is disposed at the origin position. The decoration 703a overlaps the movable object 28224a on the player's line of sight, and when the first movable object 28224a is at the origin position, the shadow of the eaves 28250a does not occur on the first movable object 28224a, and is caused by external light. The background of the decoration 703a becomes bright.

  On the other hand, when the light emitting member 703b is turned on, the first movable object 28224a is disposed at the innermost position of the movable range. In this case, the shadow 28224d of the collar 28250a is generated on the first movable object 28224a, and the background of the decoration 703a becomes dark.

<Embodiment 6>
Next, an example in which the first movable object is driven back and forth from the near side to the far side, and an example in which a shadow is caused by the shape of the first movable object will be described.

  FIG. 28C is an example in which the first movable object is driven back and forth from the near side to the far side, and is a perspective view showing the first movable object in an example in which a shadow is generated by the shape of the first movable object. FIG. 28D is an example in which the first movable object is driven back and forth from the near side to the far side, and in the example in which a shadow is generated by the shape of the first movable object, the first movable object is moved to the near side. It is a sectional side view of the state arrange | positioned.

  In the present embodiment, the first movable object 28224a 'has a heart-shaped ring shape. The decoration 703a overlaps the position of the hole of the movable object 28224a 'on the player's line of sight, and the first movable object 28224a' has the origin position at the innermost position of the movable range.

  When the light emitting member 703b for emitting and displaying the decoration 703a is turned off, the first movable object 28224a 'is arranged at the origin position. At this time, the background of the decoration 703a is brightened by the light from the image display device 208.

  On the other hand, when the light emitting member 703b is turned on, the first movable object 28224a 'is arranged at the foremost position in the movable range. In this case, external light and light from the image display device 208 are blocked by the upper side 28224b ′ and the lower side 28224c ′ of the first movable object 28224a ′, and a shadow 28224d ′ is generated in the hole of the first movable object 28224a ′. The background of 703a becomes dark.

<Embodiment 7>
Next, an example in which decoration is provided at a position overlapping with the image display device and light from the image display device is blocked by a first movable object that is driven up and down to lower the brightness of the background area will be described.

  FIG. 29 is a side cross-sectional view illustrating an example in which a decoration is provided at a position overlapping with the image display device, and light from the image display device is blocked by a first movable object that is driven up and down to lower the brightness of the background area.

  The decoration 703a overlaps the image display device 208 on the player's line of sight, and the first movable object 29224a has an origin position at an upper position that does not overlap the image display device 208.

  When the light emitting member 703b that displays and displays the decoration 703a is turned off, the first movable object 29224a is disposed at the origin position. At this time, the background of the decoration 703a is brightened by the light from the image display device 208.

  On the other hand, when the light emitting member 703b is turned on, the first movable object 29224a is disposed at the lowest position in the movable range. In this case, the decoration 703a and the first movable object 29224a overlap each other on the line of sight of the player, the light from the image display device 208 is blocked, and the background of the decoration 703a becomes dark.

<Eighth embodiment>
Next, an example in which a modeled object (doll or the like) is arranged in the background area and a shadow is generated by the unevenness of the modeled object will be described.

  FIG. 30A is a side view illustrating an example in which a modeled object (such as a doll) is arranged in the background area and a shadow is generated by the unevenness of the modeled object.

  The model 30250 has a fan 30250a, and the fan 30250a forms irregularities. The fan 30250a generates a shadow 30224d with respect to the outside light, and thereby, a background area of a predetermined pattern can be dark.

<Ninth Embodiment>
Next, an example will be described in which a shutter that opens and closes the image display device is arranged in the background area, and a shadow is generated by unevenness on the shutter surface.

  FIG. 30B is a side view illustrating an example in which a shutter that opens and closes the image display device is arranged in the background area, and a shadow is generated by unevenness of the shutter surface.

  The shutter that opens and closes the image display device 208 includes a left door 246a and a right door 246b. On the surfaces of the left door 246a and the right door 246b, a quadrangular pyramid-shaped unevenness 255 is formed. For example, a shadow 30224d ′ is generated with respect to the external light, and thereby a background state of the decoration 703a having a predetermined pattern can be darkened.

<Embodiment 10>
Next, an example in which the brightness of the background area is lowered by a gaming member arranged on the game board surface will be described.

  FIG. 31 is a diagram showing an example in which the brightness of the background area is lowered by a gaming member placed on the game board surface. FIGS. 31 (a), (b), (c), and (d) are examples of gaming members. (E), (f), (g) is a figure which shows the example which lowers the brightness of a background area by an attacker as an example of a game member, (h) (I) is a figure which shows the example which lowers the brightness of a background area | region with a windmill as an example of a game member.

  In the example of FIG. 31A, the lightness of the background area of the decoration 703a can be lowered by the shadow 31224c generated below the electric Chu 232 itself.

  FIG. 31B shows a state in which the blade member 232a of the electric chew 232 is closed. In this state of FIG. 31B, the decoration 703a is arranged at a position where no shadow is generated by the electric chew 232, and the background area is not dark. It is in a state.

  In the example of FIG. 31 (c), the game board surface 31224d corresponding to the position when the blade member 232a is closed is black, for example, and when the blade member 232a is opened, the brightness of the background area of the decoration 703a at this position is lowered. be able to.

  In the example of FIG. 31D, the brightness of the background region of the decoration 703a at this position can be lowered by the shadow 31224e generated by the blade member 232a when the blade member 232a is opened.

  In the example of FIG. 31 (e), in a state where the door member 234a of the attacker 234 is closed, the decoration 703a is arranged at a position where no shadow is generated by the attacker 234 so that the background area is not dark.

  In the example of FIG. 31 (f), the game board surface 31224c ′ corresponding to the position when the door member 234a is closed is, for example, black, and when the door member 234a is opened, the brightness of the background region of the decoration 703a at this position is increased. Can be lowered.

  In the example of FIG. 31G, the brightness of the background region of the decoration 703a at this position can be lowered by the shadow 31224d 'generated by the door member 234a when the door member 234a is opened.

  In the example of FIG. 31 (h) and FIG. 31 (i), the surface of the windmill 236 is bright in color, and the game board surface 31224c ′ seen through the through hole of the windmill 236 is, for example, black, and the windmill 236 rotates, A bright state and a dark state of the background region of the decoration 703a can be created. In this case, the surface of the windmill 236 may be dark in color, and the game board surface 31224c 'visible through the through hole of the windmill 236 may be light in color.

<Embodiment 11>
Next, a description will be given of variations of a member for providing a decoration having a predetermined pattern and a member for providing a background region.

  32 (a), (b), (c), (d), and (e) are side cross-sectional views for explaining variations of a member that provides a decoration having a predetermined pattern and a member that provides a background region.

  In FIG. 32A, the decoration 703a is provided on the intermediate transparent member 703, and the cell of the game board 200 or the game member on the game board 200 is used as the background area of the decoration 703a.

  In FIG. 32B, the decoration 703a is provided on the intermediate transparent member 703, the transparent game board 32200 is provided, and the game member 32200 'behind the transparent game board 32200 is used as the background area of the decoration 703a.

  In FIG. 32C, a transparent game board 32200 is provided, a decoration 32703a is provided on the transparent game board 32200, and a game member 32200 'behind the transparent game board 32200 is used as a background area of the decoration 32703a.

  In FIG. 32D, a transparent game board 32200 is provided, a decoration 703a is provided on a transparent member 703 behind the transparent game board 32200, and a game member 32200 'behind the transparent member 703 is used as a background area of the decoration 32703a.

  In FIG. 32 (e), the decoration 703a is provided on the transparent member 703, and the cell of the game board 200 or the game member on the game board 200 is used as the background area of the decoration 703a. Along with this, the transparent member 703 and the game board 200 are provided as members on the main body side of the game table, and the transparent members 701 and 704 are provided as door side members.

<Application to slot machines>
The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine, and an example of a slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described below with reference to FIG.

  A slot machine 7100 shown in FIG. 33 includes a main body 7101 and a front door 7102 that is attached to the front surface of the main body 7101 and can be opened and closed with respect to the main body 7101. Inside the center of the main body 7101 (not shown), three reels (left reel 7110, middle reel 7111, right reel 7112) having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface are stored and rotated inside the slot machine 7100. It is configured to be able to. These reels 7110 to 7112 are rotationally driven by a driving device such as a stepping motor.

  In the present embodiment, an appropriate number of each symbol is printed on the belt-like member at equal intervals, and the reels 7110 to 7112 are configured by sticking this belt-like member to a predetermined circular cylindrical frame material. When viewed from the player, the symbols on the reels 7110 to 7112 are displayed approximately three in the vertical direction from the symbol display window 7113 so that a total of nine symbols can be seen. Then, by rotating the reels 7110 to 7112, the combination of symbols that can be seen by the player varies. That is, each of the reels 7110 to 7112 functions as a display device that displays a plurality of combinations of symbols in a variable manner. In addition to the reel, an electronic image display device such as a liquid crystal display device can also be used as such a display device. In this embodiment, three reels are provided in the center of the slot machine 7100. However, the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this.

  A backlight (not shown) for illuminating each symbol displayed on the symbol display window 7113 is arranged on the back of each reel 7110 to 7112. It is desirable that the backlight is shielded for each symbol so that the individual symbols can be illuminated evenly. In the slot machine 7100, an optical sensor (not shown) including a light projecting unit and a light receiving unit is provided in the vicinity of each of the reels 7110 to 7112. The light projecting unit and the light receiving unit of the optical sensor are provided. A light shielding piece of a certain length provided on the reel passes between the two. Based on the detection result of this sensor, the position of the symbol on the reel in the rotation direction is determined, and the reels 7110 to 7112 are stopped so that the target symbol is displayed on the winning line.

  The winning line display lamp 7120 is a lamp indicating a winning line 7114 that is valid. The effective pay line is determined in advance by the number of medals bet as a game medium. There are 5 winning lines 7114. For example, when one medal is bet, the middle horizontal winning line is valid, and when two medals are betted, the upper horizontal winning line and the lower horizontal winning line are added. If three are valid and three medals are bet, five lines including a right-down winning line and an upper-right winning line are valid as winning lines. Note that the number of winning lines 7114 is not limited to five. For example, when one medal is bet, the middle horizontal winning line, the upper horizontal winning line, the lower horizontal winning line, the right The down line and the upper right line may be set as valid pay lines, and the same number of pay lines may be set as valid pay lines regardless of the number of bets.

  The notification lamp 7123 is, for example, a lamp that informs the player that a specific winning combination (specifically, a bonus) has been won internally in an internal lottery, which will be described later, or that a bonus game is in progress. The game medal insertion possible lamp 7124 is a lamp for notifying that the player can insert a game medal. The replay lamp 7122 notifies the player that the current game can be replayed (the medal insertion is not necessary) when winning a replay that is one of the winning combinations in the previous game. It is a lamp. The reel panel lamp 7128 is an effect lamp.

  The bet buttons 7130 to 7132 are buttons for inserting a predetermined number of medals (referred to as credits) stored electronically in the slot machine 7100. In this embodiment, every time the bet button 7130 is pressed, a maximum of three cards are inserted, two are inserted when the bet button 7131 is pressed, and three are inserted when the bet button 7132 is pressed. It has become so. Hereinafter, the bet button 7132 is also referred to as a MAX bet button. The game medal insertion lamp 7129 lights up a number of lamps corresponding to the number of inserted medals, and when a prescribed number of medals have been inserted, a game start is informed that a game start operation is possible. The lamp 7121 is turned on.

  The medal slot 7141 is an slot for the player to insert a medal when starting a game. In other words, the insertion of medals can be performed electronically by using the bet buttons 7130 to 7132, or an actual medal can be inserted (insertion operation) from the medal insertion slot 7141. is there. The stored number display 7125 is a display for displaying the number of medals stored electronically in the slot machine 7100. The game information display 7126 is a display for displaying various internal information (for example, the number of medals paid out during bonus game) as numerical values. The payout number display unit 7127 is a display for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a result of winning a winning combination. The stored number display 7125, the game information display 7126, and the payout number display 7127 are 7-segment (SEG) displays.

  The start lever 7135 is a lever type switch for starting the rotation of the reels 7110 to 7112. That is, when a desired medal number is inserted into the medal insertion slot 7141, or when the start lever 7135 is operated by operating the bet buttons 7130 to 7132, the reels 7110 to 7112 start to rotate. The operation on the start lever 7135 is referred to as a game start operation.

  The stop button unit 7136 is provided with stop buttons 7137 to 7139. The stop buttons 7137 to 7139 are button-type switches for individually stopping the reels 7110 to 7112 that have started rotating by operating the start lever 7135, and are associated with the reels 7110 to 7112. Hereinafter, the operation on the stop buttons 7137 to 7139 is referred to as a stop operation, the first stop operation is referred to as a first stop operation, the next stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the last stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Note that a light emitter may be provided inside each of the stop buttons 7137 to 7139, and when the stop buttons 7137 to 7139 can be operated, the light emitter can be turned on to notify the player.

  The medal return button 7133 is a button for pressing the medal return button 7133 when the inserted medal is jammed and removing the medal. The payment button 7134 is a button for adjusting the medals electronically stored in the slot machine 7100 and the bet medals and discharging them from the medal payout exit 7155. Door key hole 7140 is a hole into which a key for unlocking front door 7102 of slot machine 7100 is inserted.

  Under the stop button unit 7136, a title panel 7162 for displaying a model name and pasting various types of certificate stamps is provided. A medal payout opening 7155 and a medal tray 7161 are provided below the title panel 7162.

  The sound hole 7180 is a hole for outputting the sound of a speaker provided inside the slot machine 7100 to the outside. Side lamps 7144 provided at the left and right portions of the front door 7102 are decorative lamps for exciting games. An effect device 7160 is disposed above the front door 7102, and a sound hole 7143 is provided above the effect device 7160. This effect device 7160 includes a shutter (shielding device) 7163 including two right shutters 7163a and 7163b that can be opened and closed in the horizontal direction, and a liquid crystal display device 7157 (effect image) disposed on the back side of the shutter 7163. The display screen of the liquid crystal display device 7157 appears on the front surface (player side) of the slot machine 7100 when the right shutter 7163a and the left shutter 7163b are opened in the horizontal direction in front of the liquid crystal display device 7157. It has become. It should be noted that the display device is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, but may be any display device capable of displaying various effect images and various game information. For example, a multi-segment display (7-segment display), dot matrix display, organic EL display, plasma display , A reel (drum), or a display device including a projector and a screen. Further, the display screen has a rectangular shape and is configured so that the player can visually recognize the entire display screen. In the case of this embodiment, the display screen is rectangular, but may be square. In addition, a decorative object (not shown) may be provided on the periphery of the display screen, and a part of the peripheral edge of the display screen may be hidden by the decorative object, so that the display screen looks irregular. In the present embodiment, the display screen is a flat surface, but may be a curved surface.

  A transparent member 7703 is provided on the front side (player side) of the shutter 7163, and the transparent member 7703 has a decoration 7703a. When a light emitting member (not shown) emits light, the light is reflected by the decoration 7703a, and the decoration 7703a having a predetermined pattern is visibly raised on the transparent member 7703. At this time, there is a case where the effect by the decoration 7703a can be made more effective by displaying the decoration 7703a on the liquid crystal display device 7157 which is the background of the decoration 7703a.

<Appendix>
The present invention described above is
1. The body,
A gaming member installed in the main body;
A door body that can be opened and closed on the front side of the main body;
A transmission part disposed on the front side of the gaming member so that the gaming member can be visually recognized;
A light emitting decorative portion capable of emitting and displaying a predetermined pattern on a part of the transmissive portion;
A game machine equipped with
Since the gaming table is characterized by emitting and displaying the predetermined pattern on the front side of the shadow portion of the specific member,
It is possible to easily recognize the pattern at the time of light emission.

In addition, by reducing the incident light to the second region, the reflected light of the second region can be reduced, and the contrast between the predetermined pattern and the second region can be increased, and the shape of the predetermined pattern during light emission can be increased. In some cases, it can be easily recognized.
2. 1. A game machine according to claim 1,
The gaming member has a predetermined first area overlapping the predetermined pattern and a predetermined second area adjacent to the first area;
Since the first area is a gaming table having the same brightness as the second area,
In some cases, it is possible to prevent the shape of the predetermined pattern from being determined when the predetermined pattern is not light-emitting based on the brightness of the first region.
3. 2. A game machine according to claim 1,
A brightness changing means for changing the brightness of the second region between non-light emission and light emission of the predetermined pattern;
The brightness changing means sets the brightness of the second area as the first brightness when the predetermined pattern emits light, and sets the brightness of the second area as compared with the first brightness when the predetermined pattern does not emit light. Because it is a game table characterized by a bright second brightness,
In some cases, it is possible to prevent the second region from becoming plain when the predetermined pattern is not emitted.
4). 3. A game machine according to claim 1,
The brightness changing means changes the brightness of the first area between non-light emission and light emission of the predetermined pattern, and simultaneously changes the brightness of the first area and the second area. And so on
In some cases, it is possible to prevent the shape of the predetermined pattern from being determined when the predetermined pattern is not light-emitting based on the brightness of the first region.
5. 3. Or 4. A game machine according to claim 1,
The brightness changing means includes a movable object moving means for moving the movable object,
Since the movable object moving means is a gaming table characterized by changing the brightness of the second region by moving the movable object,
In some cases, the brightness of the second region can be changed by the movement of the movable object, which can enhance the effect.

<Other configurations>
The present invention also provides
The light emitting decorative portion can emit a plurality of colors,
The lightness changing means may change the lightness of the second region according to the emission color of the predetermined pattern.
In this case, it is possible to select an optimal background according to the emission color.

The present invention also provides
The brightness changing means includes image display means for displaying an image on the image display section,
The second region includes at least a part of the image display unit,
The image display means may display a single color image on the image display unit corresponding to the second area when the predetermined pattern is emitted.
In this case, the player's consciousness can be concentrated on a predetermined pattern by reducing the impression of the image display unit.

The present invention also provides
The lightness changing means includes a light emitting unit that illuminates the second region,
The light emitting unit may not emit light at the time of light emission of the predetermined pattern,
In this case, it becomes easier to recognize the shape of the predetermined pattern by reducing the brightness of the second region. In addition, it is possible to prevent the second area from becoming plain by illuminating the second area with the light emitting unit when the predetermined pattern is not emitted.

The present invention also provides
The color of the second region may be a color different from the emission color of the predetermined pattern,
In this case, it is easy to recognize the shape of the predetermined pattern by increasing the contrast between the predetermined pattern and the second region.

The present invention also provides
The color of the second region may be black,
In this case, the shape of the predetermined pattern can be easily recognized by sufficiently increasing the contrast between the predetermined pattern and the second region.

The present invention also provides
The color of the second region is black, the emission color of the predetermined pattern may be white,
In this case, the shape of the predetermined pattern can be easily recognized by maximizing the contrast between the predetermined pattern and the second region.

The present invention also provides
The color of the second region may be a complementary color of the emission color of the predetermined pattern,
In this case, the shape of the predetermined pattern can be easily recognized by maximizing the contrast between the predetermined pattern and the second region.

  In the present invention, light may be emitted from the glass in front of the game area.

  In the present invention, light may be emitted from the light guide plate in the back area of the transparent game board.

  Further, the present invention may emit light from a transparent game board.

  The embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the individual embodiments described above, and any combination of elements of the individual embodiments is included in the present invention, and various modifications that can be conceived by those skilled in the art are also included. Thus, the effects of the present invention are not limited to the above-described contents. That is, various additions, modifications, and partial deletions can be made without departing from the concept and spirit of the present invention derived from the contents defined in the claims and equivalents thereof.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko machine or the like.

100 Pachinko machine 124 Game area 208 Decorative symbol display device 208a Left symbol display area 208b Middle symbol display area 208c Right symbol display area 208d Effect display area 230 First special figure start port 232 Second special figure start port 234 Variable winning a prize port 206 Effect Device 224 Production movable body 300 Main control unit 304 CPU
306 ROM
308 RAM
400 First sub-control unit 404 CPU
406 ROM
408 RAM
500 Second sub-control unit

Claims (8)

The body,
A game board attachable to the main body;
A door body attachable to the main body;
A transmission part provided on the door body ;
A light-emitting display means capable of displaying at least a pattern ;
Light emitting means provided on the game board ;
A game machine equipped with
The light emitting display means is provided in the transmission part,
The light emitted by the light emitting means is configured to be visually recognized by a player through the transmission part,
The light emitting display means does not display the pattern in a light emitting manner when the first condition is satisfied,
The light emitting display means is for displaying the pattern in a light emitting manner when the second condition is satisfied,
The light emitting means may be in a second light emitting state in which light emitted by the light emitting means is less visible to the player than in the first light emitting state,
The light emitting display means is capable of performing at least light emission display of the pattern in the second light emitting state,
The door body has a first transparent body,
The door body has a second transparent body,
The position of the first transmission body is at least in front of the transmission part,
The position of the second transmission body is at least between the transmission part and the game board,
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 1,
A groove is formed in the transmission part,
The light emitting display means includes the groove,
During non-luminous display of the pattern, it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the pattern of the transmissive portion,
During the light emission display of the pattern, it is easier for the player to visually recognize the pattern of the transmission part than during the non-light emission display of the pattern.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 1 or 2,
The light emitting means is a first light emitting means,
In addition to the first light emitting means, the game board is provided with at least a second light emitting means.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 3,
The first light emitting means is an image display means capable of at least displaying an image.
A game stand characterized by that. The game table according to claim 4,
The position of the image display means is a rear position that overlaps at least a part of the pattern in the front-rear direction,
The image display means is capable of displaying a first display during non-luminous display of the pattern,
The image display means is capable of displaying a second display during the light emission display of the pattern,
At least a part of the second display is darker than the first display.
A game stand characterized by that.   A game stand according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
  The light emitted by the light emitting means includes at least first light,
  The first light includes at least light traveling from the back of the pattern toward the pattern,
  The first light in the second light emission state is less visible to the player than the first light in the first light emission state.
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 6,
The light emitted by the light emitting means includes at least a second light,
The second light does not include light traveling from behind the pattern toward the pattern,
The second light in the second light emission state is easier for the player to visually recognize than the first light in the second light emission state.
A game stand characterized by that.   A gaming table according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
  A third light emitting means capable of emitting light;
  Changing means capable of changing the direction of at least a part of the light emitted by the third light emitting means to the front side,
  The position of the third light emitting means is a position that does not overlap with the pattern in the front-rear direction,
  The position of the changing means is a rear position overlapping with at least a part of the pattern in the front-rear direction,
  The changing means may be in a second state in which light changed by the changing means is less visible to the player than in the first state,
  The light emitting display means is capable of at least performing light emitting display of the pattern in the second state.
A game stand characterized by that.

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