JP5700463B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a winning determination means for determining whether or not to give a predetermined profit to a player based on the establishment of a predetermined determination condition, and a game when it is determined by the winning determination means to give a profit to the player. The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with profit grant state control means for controlling to a profit grant state for granting a profit to a person.

Conventionally, as a gaming machine, based on the fact that the game ball has won the start opening, the display of the symbols is displayed on the display, and after the predetermined period, the display is stopped and displayed on the display. Some players give a profit to the player by controlling to the big hit gaming state when the game becomes a specific display mode. In addition, in this type of gaming machine, when a reach mode is formed on the display device, a reach effect that announces the degree of expectation of jackpot during the period from the formation of the reach mode until the symbol is stopped and displayed ( For example, there is one that executes a normal reach production or a super reach production as needed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Here, the reach mode is a state in which a predetermined number of symbols are stopped and displayed on any display line on the display, and all symbols on the display line are not stopped, and have not been stopped yet. Is a state in which the symbol that is stopped and displayed on the display line becomes a specific display mode when the symbol is stopped at a predetermined symbol.

JP 2001-224775 A

In the gaming machine described above, the reach effect is executed in connection with the derivation of a specific display mode,
As the reach effect is successively developed as the effect time elapses, the player can increase the expectation for the big hit gaming state. In other words, when the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the percentage of the reach production corresponding to the long presentation time (the period until the symbol is stopped and displayed) is high, while the game is not controlled to the big hit gaming state. Even if the reach mode is formed, the ratio of the reach production corresponding to the short production time is high.

However, when a reach production corresponding to a long production time is developed, the player does not get bored, but only a predetermined number (for example, 4) can be stored even if the game ball wins the starting opening. If the game balls are continuously fired toward the game area, there is a possibility that many useless balls are generated. For this reason, until the reach effect corresponding to the long effect time is finished, the player stops the launch of the game ball toward the game area, and the operating efficiency of the gaming machine may be lowered.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and the object of the present invention is a game capable of ensuring a sufficient presentation time based on winning at the start opening and suppressing a decrease in operating efficiency of the gaming machine. Is to provide a machine.

(Solution 1)
A winning determination means for determining whether or not to give a predetermined profit to the player based on the establishment of a predetermined determination condition, and a profit for the player when it is determined that the winning is determined by the winning determination means. A profit granting state control means for controlling to a profit granting state for granting, and when performing control to the profit granting state by the profit granting state control means, the special symbol display means performs variable symbol display to identify In the gaming machine that stops and displays the symbols, the main control means for controlling the progress of the game, and at least peripheral control means for controlling the effect display means separate from the special symbol display means, the main control means, A plurality of types of variation times from the start of the special symbol variation display to the stop display by the special symbol display unit. Fluctuation time storage means, fluctuation time determination means for determining any one of the plurality of types of fluctuation times based on the determination result of the winning determination means, and fluctuation time of the special symbol determined by the fluctuation time determination means A special signal control means for outputting a driving signal only to the specific symbol display means to display the fluctuation of the special symbol, and to display and control the judgment result of the winning judgment means, and the special symbol fluctuation time and the winning judgment means Command signal transmitting means for transmitting to the peripheral control means as a command signal a variation command for specifying the determination result of the display, the peripheral control means based on the variation command transmitted as the command signal. And at least an effect display control means for controlling display of an effect display based on the determination result of the winning determination means. The display control means starts a series of effect displays dramatized with the start of the variation display of the special symbol, and the winning determination unit according to the passage of the variation time of the special symbol specified from the variation command A result notification effect display control means for notifying the determination result, and after the change time of the special symbol has elapsed, the result notification effect display control means gives a player a profit as a determination result of the winning determination means. In response to the notification, the after-notification effect display control means for effect display is continuously performed until the drama series of effect display ends, and the profit granting state control means includes the result notification. After the effect display control means notifies the player that the profit is to be given as the determination result of the winning determination means, the effect display control means after the result notification notifies the drama. A gaming machine characterized in that the control of the profit granting state is started before the end of the effect display.

Here, the “predetermined determination condition” is “whether or not a game ball enters the first start port 212 or the second start port 214”, but the special symbol is being displayed in a variable state (pending state). In the big hit game state, the small hit game state, and the like, the timing is not limited to this entry timing. In addition, "winning judgment means"
Is a function of the main control MPU 504 mounted on the main control board 94, and is a hit determination process (
Step S403) is executed to determine whether or not to win. Further, the “profit granting state” is a “big hit game state”, and the “profit granting state control means” is a function of the main control MPU 504 mounted on the main control board 94 and is a jackpot game start process ( Step S44) and the big hit game processing (step S45) are executed to control the big hit game state. The “special symbol” means “four LEDs in the special symbol indicator 302”.
The “specific design” is a case where four LEDs are lit in a “specific manner”. The “special symbol display means” is the “special symbol display 302”, and the “gaming machine” is the pachinko machine 1.

  The “main control means” is “the main control board 94 on which the main control MPU 504 is mounted”, and the “peripheral control means” is “the peripheral control board 92 and the liquid crystal control board 528 on which the sub-integrated MPU 520 is mounted”. It is. The “variable time storage means” is “the ROM of the main control MPU 504”, and the “variable time from the start of special symbol variation display to the stop display” is set to a variation display pattern. Corresponds to "Special symbol change time". The “fluctuation time determining means” is a function of the main control MPU 504 mounted on the main control board 94, and executes a variable display pattern setting process (step S42) to display a special symbol corresponding to the variable display pattern. This is the part that determines the variation time. The “special symbol control means” is a function of the main control MPU 504 mounted on the main control board 94, and executes a special symbol game process (step S 17) and does not pass through the peripheral control board 92. This is a part that outputs a drive signal to the display 302 and controls the display of the special symbol variation display. The “variation command” is a “variation display pattern command mode” that can specify at least the variation time of the special symbol, and includes information related to the “judgment determination unit determination result”. The “command signal transmission means” is a function of the main control MPU 504 mounted on the main control board 94, executes command transmission output processing (step S 19), and sends a variable display pattern command to the peripheral control board 92. The part to send.

The “effect display means” is “effect display device 202”, which is a liquid crystal display device (LCD).
However, the display device is not limited to the liquid crystal display device as long as the display device can display a predetermined effect image (for example, a 7 segment LED). The “effect display control means” sets a display command including a variable display pattern command by the sub-integrated MPU 520 mounted on the peripheral control board 92 and transmits the display command to the liquid crystal control board 528, so
Thus, the display control of the effect display device 202 is executed based on the process data corresponding to the display command.

  The “drama series of effect display” is “soccer game effect display” based on a variable display pattern (for example, a variable display pattern with variable numbers 20 to 25) dedicated to the battle mode. Yes, when these variable display patterns are executed, the effect display is displayed and controlled so as to notify the determination result of the winning determination means according to the whereabouts in the soccer game. At this time, when a fluctuation display pattern per 15R (for example, a fluctuation display pattern of fluctuation numbers 21 and 24) is executed, the winning of the soccer game and the result of the soccer game are received. The “victory effect” is continuously executed as “continuous effect display until the effect display ends”. Note that the winning effect exceeding the variation time of the special symbol also realizes the effect display on the effect display device 202 based on the display command including the variation display pattern command.

In addition, at the timing when the sub-integrated MPU 520 mounted on the peripheral control board 92 receives the start command per 15R, the effect display device 202 continuously executes the victory effect from the soccer game without shifting to the game state effect per 15R. However, the main control MPU 504 mounted on the main control board 94 sequentially outputs drive signals to the attacker solenoid 276 to shift to the gaming state per 15R. That is, control of the gaming state per 15R is started before the drama series of effect display from the soccer game to the victory effect is ended on the effect display device 202.

  According to the gaming machine described in the solution means 1, after the result notification effect display control means notifies the player that a profit is to be given as the determination result of the winning determination means, the result display effect display control means has been dramaized. Prior to the end of the series of effect displays, the control of the profit giving state is started. In this way, the drama series of effect display is longer than the special symbol change time, and is also performed after the start of the profit granting state control, so that the effect display effect time based on the determination result of the winning determination means Can be secured sufficiently. In addition, since the control of the profit giving state is started before the drama series of effect display is finished, the effect display effect time based on the determination result of the winning determination means is sufficiently ensured, The time from the start of the symbol variation display to the start of the profit grant state control can be set short. Therefore, as the rate at which the ball entering the starting port is held to the upper limit by the holding means becomes lower, the situation in which the player stops the release of the game ball toward the game area can be reduced. A decrease in operating efficiency of the machine can be suppressed.

(Solution 2)
The command signal transmitting means includes a profit grant start command transmitting means for transmitting a profit grant start command for specifying control start of the profit grant state as the command signal to the peripheral control means, and the effect display control means includes the Profit-giving effect display control means for starting effect display based on the progress of the profit-giving state with the start of control of the profit-giving state specified from the profit-giving start command, the profit-giving effect display control means, Until the drama series of effect display is finished by the result display control means after the result notification, the drama series of effect display is finished without performing the effect display based on the progress of the profit granting state. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein an effect display based on the progress of the profit granting state is performed later.

  Here, the “effect display based on the progress of the profit granting state” is a “15R gaming state effect” for notifying the player that the gaming state is per 15R, and is the number of rounds within a predetermined number of rounds. Display control is performed such as an effect display, an effect display for notifying the player of the number of game balls detected by the count sensor of the special winning opening 272, and the like. In addition, at the timing when the sub-integrated MPU 520 mounted on the peripheral control board 92 receives the start command per 15R as the “profit grant start command”, the effect display of the victory effect is given priority over the start of the game state effect per 15R. In addition, a drive signal is output to the effect display device 202.

  According to the gaming machine described in the solution means 2, the effect display based on the progress of the profit granting state is not performed until the series of effect display made drama by the effect display control means after the result notification is completed, and the effect is displayed as a drama. After the series of rendered effects is finished, the effect display based on the progress of the profit granting state is performed in the middle, so that a part of the dramaized series of effect displays is performed using the control time of the profit granting state. be able to. Further, since the continuous presentation display is performed during the profit granting state control time from the determination result of the winning determination means, it can be a privilege added to the profit obtained by the player.

(Solution 3)
Sound output means for performing a predetermined sound output; and sound output control means for controlling the sound output means to output a sound synchronized with the effect display by the effect display control means, the sound output control means, Until the drama series of effect display by the effect display control means after the result notification is finished, it is not a sound synchronized with the drama series of effect display but an effect display based on the progress of the profit granting state. The gaming machine according to Solution 2, wherein the output of the synchronized sound is controlled.

Here, the “sound output unit” is “speakers 18 and 57”, and the “sound output control unit” sets an effect command by the sub-integrated MPU 520 mounted on the peripheral control board 92, and is connected to the sound source IC 524. This is a part for performing sound output control from the speakers 18 and 57 based on sound information corresponding to the effect command by the sound source IC 524. In addition, at the timing when the sub-integrated MPU 520 mounted on the peripheral control board 92 receives the start command per 15R, the effect display device 202 continuously executes the victory effect from the soccer game without shifting to the game state effect per 15R. However, music, sound effects, etc. are output from the speakers 18 and 57 in accordance with the gaming state effect per 15R.

  According to the gaming machine described in the solution means 3, until the series of effect display made drama by the effect display control means after the result notification is finished, not the sound synchronized with the series of effect display made drama, but profit is given. By controlling the output of the sound synchronized with the effect display based on the progress of the state, the effect display based on the progress of the profit granting state is not started without ending the series of effect display made drama by the effect display means. In both cases, the player can recognize that the profit granting state has been started by the sound output means.

(Solution 4)
High probability state determination means for determining whether or not the game state after the end of the profit grant state is controlled to a high probability state with a high ratio of determining that the winning determination means grants a profit to the player, and the high probability state determination When the determination to control to the high probability state is made by means, the high probability state control means for controlling to the high probability state after completion of the profit granting state, and the determination not to control to the high probability state by the high probability state determination means A normal state control means for controlling to a normal state different from the high probability state after completion of the profit granting state, and the profit granting state control means is further controlled by the high probability state control means. When controlled to a stochastic state,
After notifying that the determination result of the winning determination means is a determination to give a profit to the player by the effect display control means in accordance with the passage of the variation time of the special symbol, the series of effect display that has been made drama 4. The gaming machine according to any one of Solution 1 to Solution 3, wherein control of the profit granting state is started before ending.

Here, the “high probability state determination means” is the main control MPU 50 mounted on the main control board 94.
4 is a part for executing the variable stop symbol setting process (step S41) and determining whether or not to set the jackpot probability to a high probability based on the stop symbol of the special symbol at the time of the jackpot. Also,
The “high probability state control means” is a function of the main control MPU 504 mounted on the main control board 94. The high probability flag is set in the big hit game processing (step S45), and the hit determination processing (step S403). ) Is a portion that refers to the determination value set in the high probability jackpot determination table. The “normal state control means” is a function of the main control MPU 504 mounted on the main control board 94, and is set in the low probability big hit determination table in executing the hit determination process (step S403). It is a part that refers to the judgment value.

According to the gaming machine described in the solution means 4, when the high probability state control means is controlled to the high probability state, the determination result of the winning determination means is displayed by the effect display control means in accordance with the passage of the variation time of the special symbol. After notifying that it is a determination to give a profit, control of the profit giving state is started before ending a series of dramatic effects display. Here, in the high probability state,
The ratio of determining that a profit is to be given to the player by the winning determination means is high, and the ratio of starting the control of the profit giving state before the end of the drama series of effect display is also increased. In other words, especially when the high probability state control means is controlled to a high probability state, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the operating efficiency of the gaming machine while sufficiently securing the presentation time of the effect display based on the determination result of the winning determination means. Can do.

(Solution 5)
A holding means for temporarily holding the ball entering the starting port up to a predetermined number, a ball entering rate varying unit for changing a ball entering rate of the game ball into the starting port, and a game after the end of the profit granting state High entrance rate state determination means for determining whether or not the state is controlled to a high entrance rate state in which the entrance rate to the start port is increased by the entrance rate variable means; and the high entrance rate state determination unit When the determination to control to the high pitching rate state is made, the high pitching rate state control means for controlling to the high pitching rate state after the profit granting state is completed, the special symbol control means, When the ball entering the starting port is held by the holding means, the predetermined determination condition is satisfied by the end display of the special symbol variation display and / or the profit granting state, and the next special symbol variation display is performed. Start the control and the profit granting letter When the control unit is controlled to the high pitch rate state by the high pitch rate state control unit, the determination result of the winning judgment unit is displayed by the effect display control unit in accordance with the passage of the variation time of the special symbol. After notifying the player that the determination is to give a profit, the profit giving state control is started before the series of drama effect display is finished. The gaming machine according to any one of the solution means 4.

Here, the “holding means” is a function of the main control MPU 504 mounted on the main control board 94, and is a part that executes a start storage storing process (step S32) and adds a holding ball number counter. In this embodiment, the upper limit value of the reserved ball number counter is set to “4”. Further, the “entrance rate varying means” means a pair of “movable pieces 2 that can open and close the second starting port 214.
22 ". The “high entrance rate state” is a “short-time state” in which the opening frequency of the second start port 214 is increased, and the special symbol change time in the special symbol display 302 and the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 322. The control for shortening the fluctuation time, the control for extending the opening time of the second start port 214, and the control for increasing the probability that the result of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is successful are executed.

The “high entrance rate state determination means” means the main control MPU 50 mounted on the main control board 94.
4 is a part that executes the variable stop symbol setting process (step S41) and determines whether or not to apply the short-time operation based on the stop symbol of the special symbol at the time of big hit. Further, the “high entrance rate state control means” is a function of the main control MPU 504 mounted on the main control board 94, and sets a time-short flag in the big hit game processing (step S45), for example, a variable display In executing the pattern setting process (step S42), the judgment value set in the variable display pattern table at the time of the time reduction A operation or the time reduction B operation is referred to.

According to the gaming machine described in the solution means 5, when the high entry rate state control means controls the high entry rate state, the effect display control means determines the winning determination means according to the passage of the variation time of the special symbol. After notifying that the result is a determination to give a profit to the player, the profit giving state control is started before ending the series of dramatic effects. Here, in the high entrance rate state, the entrance rate to the start port is increased by the entrance rate varying means, and the rate at which the entrance to the start port is held up to the upper limit by the holding unit is also increased. However, when the high pitch rate state control unit controls the high pitch rate state, the winning determination unit starts control of the profit granting state before ending the series of dramatic effects display. While ensuring the effect display time of the effect display based on the determination result, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the operating efficiency of the gaming machine.

(Solution 6)
A winning determination means for determining whether or not to give a predetermined profit to the player based on the establishment of a predetermined determination condition, and a profit for the player when it is determined that the winning is determined by the winning determination means. A profit granting state control means for controlling to a profit granting state for granting, and when performing control to the profit granting state by the profit granting state control means, the special symbol display means performs variable symbol display to identify In the gaming machine that stops and displays the symbol of, the main control means for controlling the progress of the game, and peripheral control means for controlling at least the effect display means, the main control means, the winning determination means, Profit granting state control means, and variable time storage means for storing a plurality of types of change time from the start of change display of the special symbol to the stop display by the special symbol display means, A variation time determining means for determining any one of the plurality of types of variation times stored in the variation time storage means based on a determination result of the write failure determination means, and a special symbol determined by the variation time determination means The special symbol control means for outputting the driving signal for the fluctuation time to display the fluctuation of the special symbol and controlling the determination result of the winning determination means, the fluctuation time of the special symbol and the determination result of the winning determination means Command signal creating means for creating a specified variable command as a command signal, and command signal transmitting means for sending the command signal created by the command signal creating means to the peripheral control means, the peripheral control means, Based on the variation command transmitted as the command signal, the effect display means is separate from the special symbol display means. An effect display control means for controlling the display of the effect display based on the determination result of the winning determination means, and the effect display control means is a series of dramas accompanying the start of the variable symbol display. After performing the effect display and notifying the determination result of the winning determination means in accordance with the passage of the variation time of the special symbol specified from the variation command, the determination is made to give the player a profit by the winning determination means. When it is, the effect display is performed continuously from the determination result of the winning determination means,
The profit granting state control means is a judgment in which the result of the winning judgment means grants a profit to the player by the effect display control means in accordance with the passage of the variation time of the special symbol specified from the variation command. After notifying the effect, the control of the profit granting state is started before ending the series of drama effect display.

Here, the “predetermined determination condition” is “whether or not a game ball enters the first start port 212 or the second start port 214”, but the special symbol is being displayed in a variable state (pending state). In the big hit game state, the small hit game state, and the like, the timing is not limited to this entry timing. In addition, "winning judgment means"
Is a function of the main control MPU 504 mounted on the main control board 94, and is a hit determination process (
Step S403) is executed to determine whether or not to win. Further, the “profit granting state” is a “big hit game state”, and the “profit granting state control means” is a function of the main control MPU 504 mounted on the main control board 94 and is a jackpot game start process ( Step S44) and the big hit game processing (step S45) are executed to control the big hit game state. The “special symbol” means “four LEDs in the special symbol indicator 302”.
The “specific design” is a case where four LEDs are lit in a “specific manner”. The “special symbol display means” is the “special symbol display 302”, and the “gaming machine” is the pachinko machine 1.

The “main control means” is “the main control board 94 on which the main control MPU 504 is mounted”, and the “peripheral control means” is “the peripheral control board 92 and the liquid crystal control board 528 on which the sub-integrated MPU 520 is mounted”. It is. “Variation time storage means” means “RO of main control MPU 504”.
M ”, and“ variable time from the start of special symbol variation display to the stop display ”
This corresponds to the “special symbol variation time” set in the variation display pattern. The “fluctuation time determining means” is a function of the main control MPU 504 mounted on the main control board 94, and executes a variable display pattern setting process (step S42) to display a special symbol corresponding to the variable display pattern. This is the part that determines the variation time. The “special symbol control means” is a function of the main control MPU 504 mounted on the main control board 94, and executes a special symbol game process (step S 17) and does not pass through the peripheral control board 92. A drive signal is output to the display 302,
This is the part that controls the display of the special symbols.

The “variation command” is a “variation display pattern command mode” that can specify at least the variation time of the special symbol, and includes information related to the “judgment determination unit determination result”. The “command signal generating means” is the main control MPU 5 mounted on the main control board 94.
04 is a part for executing the variable display pattern setting process (step S42) and setting the status (first byte) and mode (second byte) of the variable display pattern command. The “command signal transmission means” is a function of the main control MPU 504 mounted on the main control board 94, executes command transmission output processing (step S 19), and sends a variable display pattern command to the peripheral control board 92. The part to send.

The “effect display means” is “effect display device 202”, which is a liquid crystal display device (LCD).
However, the display device is not limited to the liquid crystal display device as long as the display device can display a predetermined effect image (for example, a 7 segment LED). The “effect display control means” sets a display command including a variable display pattern command by the sub-integrated MPU 520 mounted on the peripheral control board 92 and transmits the display command to the liquid crystal control board 528, so
Thus, the display control of the effect display device 202 is executed based on the process data corresponding to the display command.

The “drama series of effect display” is “soccer game effect display” based on a variable display pattern (for example, a variable display pattern with variable numbers 20 to 25) dedicated to the battle mode. Yes, when these variable display patterns are executed, the effect display is displayed and controlled so as to notify the determination result of the winning determination means according to the whereabouts in the soccer game. At this time, when the fluctuation display pattern per 15R (for example, the fluctuation display patterns of the fluctuation numbers 21 and 24) is executed, the result of winning the soccer game and receiving the result of the soccer game is “the determination result of the winning determination means” "Continuous production display", "Victory production" is continuously executed. Note that the winning effect exceeding the variation time of the special symbol also realizes the effect display on the effect display device 202 based on the display command including the variation display pattern command.

In addition, at the timing when the sub-integrated MPU 520 mounted on the peripheral control board 92 receives the start command per 15R, the effect display device 202 continuously executes the victory effect from the soccer game without shifting to the game state effect per 15R. However, the main control MPU 504 mounted on the main control board 94 sequentially outputs drive signals to the attacker solenoid 276 to shift to the gaming state per 15R. That is, control of the gaming state per 15R is started before the drama series of effect display from the soccer game to the victory effect is ended on the effect display device 202.

According to the gaming machine described in the solution means 6, by creating a change command specifying the change time of the special symbol and the determination result of the winning determination means as a command signal and transmitting it to the peripheral control means,
The special symbol control means and the effect display control means can be synchronized with respect to the variation time of the special symbol and the determination result of the winning determination means.

In addition, after the notice display control means notifies the player that the determination result of the winning determination means is to give a profit to the player as the special symbol fluctuates, the series of dramatic effects display ends. Control of the profit granting state has begun before. In this way, the drama series of effect display is longer than the special symbol change time, and is also performed after the start of the profit granting state control, so that the effect display effect time based on the determination result of the winning determination means Can be secured sufficiently. In addition, since the control of the profit giving state is started before the drama series of effect display is finished, the effect display effect time based on the determination result of the winning determination means is sufficiently ensured, The time from the start of the symbol variation display to the start of the profit grant state control can be set short. Therefore, as the rate at which the ball entering the starting port is held to the upper limit by the holding means becomes lower, the situation in which the player stops the release of the game ball toward the game area can be reduced. A decrease in operating efficiency of the machine can be suppressed.

In the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to reduce the operating efficiency of the gaming machine by ensuring sufficient performance time based on winning at the start opening and not stopping the player from launching the game ball toward the gaming area. Can be suppressed.

It is a front view which shows the whole front side of the pachinko machine which is one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the state by which the main body frame was opened by the one side of the outer frame of a pachinko machine, and the front frame was further opened by the one side of the main body frame. It is a perspective view which isolate | separates the main body frame and game board of a pachinko machine, and shows from diagonally upper right front. It is a rear view which shows the whole rear side of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which shows the whole rear side of a pachinko machine from upper right back. It is a perspective view which shows the state which removed the back cover body, various control boards, etc. from the perspective view of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the state by which various members were assembled | attached to the main body frame of the pachinko machine from diagonally upper right back. It is a perspective view which shows a main-body frame simple substance from diagonally upper right back. It is a front view of a game board having a game area. It is a perspective view which shows a game board from the upper right diagonally forward. It is a perspective view which shows a game board from the upper left diagonal front. It is a perspective view which shows a game board from diagonally backward. It is AA sectional drawing in FIG. It is BB sectional drawing in FIG. It is a disassembled perspective view which decomposes | disassembles a game board for every main component and shows from diagonally forward. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the game board disassembled for each major component and shown obliquely from the rear. It is a front view which shows the relationship between the front structural member in a game board, a holding plate, and a holding plate support frame. It is a cross-sectional side view in FIG. It is a disassembled perspective view which decomposes | disassembles and shows FIG. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the relationship between a holding plate support frame and a decoration unit. (A) is a front view of a central accessory, (B) is a rear view of the central accessory shown with the partition plate removed. It is a perspective view which shows a center accessory from the upper right diagonally forward. It is a front view which shows schematic structure of the attacker apparatus with which the central accessory was equipped. It is a front view of a decoration unit. It is a perspective view which shows a decoration unit from diagonally forward. It is a disassembled perspective view which decomposes | disassembles and shows a decoration unit for every main structural member. It is a disassembled perspective view which decomposes | disassembles and shows for every main structural member which mainly comprises effect space. (A) is a perspective view showing an effect unit, (B) is a perspective view of the effect unit shown from a direction different from (A). It is a disassembled perspective view which decomposes | disassembles and shows the distribution apparatus in a production | presentation unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of the distribution apparatus shown from a different direction from FIG. It is explanatory drawing explaining the distribution operation | movement in a distribution apparatus. It is explanatory drawing explaining the distribution operation | movement in the distribution apparatus following from FIG. It is CC sectional drawing in FIG. It is a perspective view which shows a decoration unit from diagonally backward in the state which removed the unit support member. It is a perspective view which shows a part of decoration body from a back with a part of effect unit. (A) is a drawing substitute photo in which the game board is copied from the front with the light emitting means turned on, and (B) is a drawing substitute photo in which the game board is copied from the front with the light emitting means turned off. is there. (A) is a drawing substitute photograph in which the vicinity of the logo decoration body of the game board is copied from an oblique side, and (B) is a drawing substitute photograph in which a part of the game board is copied from above. (A) is a drawing substitute photograph in which the game board according to the present invention is copied from the front, and (B) is a drawing substitute photograph in which the conventional game board is copied from the front. (A) is a drawing substitute photograph in which the game board according to the present invention is photographed from the diagonally left front, and (B) is a drawing substitute photograph in which the conventional game board is photographed from the diagonally left front. It is a block diagram which shows roughly the control structure of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by main control MPU mounted in the main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the power failure generation | occurrence | production performed by main control MPU mounted in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed by main control MPU mounted in the main control board. It is a table | surface figure which shows the random number updated by main control MPU mounted in the main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the game process performed by main control MPU mounted in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the change start process in a game process. It is a flowchart which shows the hit determination process in a fluctuation | variation start process. FIG. 4A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a big hit determination random number distribution table, and FIG. 4B is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a fluctuation stop symbol related table at the time of big hit, FIG. These are explanatory drawings which show an example of the change stop symbol related table at the time of a small hit. It is a flowchart which shows the change stop symbol setting process in a game process. It is a flowchart which shows the change display pattern setting process in a game process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a fluctuation | variation display pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a fluctuation | variation display pattern table. FIG. 4A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an addition time determination table when the time is not operating, and FIG. 4B is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an addition time determination table when the time B is operating. (C) is an explanatory view showing an example of an addition time and addition content table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process in the fluctuation | variation in a game process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the big hit game start process in a game process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process during a big hit game in the game process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the small hit game start process in a game process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a small hit game process in a game process. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by the sub integrated MPU mounted in a periphery control board. It is a flowchart which shows the 16ms timer interruption process performed by the sub integrated MPU mounted in a peripheral control board. It is a table | surface figure which shows the random number updated by the sub integrated MPU mounted in a peripheral control board. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the command analysis process in a 16 ms timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production control process in a 16 ms timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the decoration design change start process in an effect control process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of an effect at the time of production mode "battle mode" stay. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the time chart of the effect display at the time of 15R hit.

Hereinafter, a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention (hereinafter simply referred to as “pachinko machine”).
Will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
[Overall Configuration of Pachinko Machine] A description will be given based on FIGS. 1 and 2.

FIG. 1 is a front view showing the entire front side of the pachinko machine, and FIG. 2 shows a state in which the main body frame is opened on one side of the outer frame of the pachinko machine and the front frame is further opened on one side of the main body frame. It is a perspective view. In FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the decorative member in the game area is omitted.

The pachinko machine 1 includes an outer frame 2, a main body frame 3, a front frame 4, a game board 5, and the like. The outer frame 2 is formed into a vertically long rectangular frame shape by upper, lower, left, and right wooden frame members, and has a lower receiving plate 6 that receives the lower surface of the main body frame 3 at the front lower portion of the outer frame 2. On one side of the front surface of the outer frame 2, the main body frame 3 is attached by a hinge mechanism 7 so as to be opened and closed forward. The outer frame 2 is
You may form with light metals, such as resin and aluminum.
[Configuration of Main Body Frame] A description will be given based on FIGS. 1 and 3.

  FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the main frame of the pachinko machine and the game board separated from the front right and diagonally.

The main body frame 3 is configured by integrally molding the front frame body 11, the game board mounting frame 12, and the mechanism mounting body 13 with a synthetic resin material. The front frame body 11 of the main body frame 3 is formed in a rectangular frame shape having a size corresponding to the outer shape excluding the support plate 6 on the front side of the outer frame 2 (see FIG. 2). A main body frame side hinge device 15 is fixed to the upper and lower portions on one side of the front frame body 11, and a hinge pin and a hinge are connected to the outer frame side hinge device 14 fixed to the upper and lower portions on one side of the outer frame 2. It is mounted so that it can be opened and closed by a hole. That is, the hinge mechanism 7 is configured by the outer frame side hinge tool 14, the main body frame side hinge tool 15, the hinge pin, and the hinge hole.

On the front side of the front frame body 11, a speaker box portion 16 is integrally formed in a front lower left area of the front frame body 11 positioned below the game board mounting frame 12.
A speaker mounting plate 17 is mounted on the front opening so as to close the opening. A speaker 18 is mounted on the speaker mounting plate 17. In addition, in the lower region of the front surface of the front frame 11, a firing rail 19 is attached to the upper half of the front frame 11 in an inclined manner. A lower front plate 30 is mounted on the lower half of the lower area of the front surface of the front frame 11. A lower tray 31 capable of storing game balls is provided at a substantially central portion of the front surface of the lower front plate 30, an operation handle 32 is provided on the right side, and an ashtray 33 is provided on the left side. . In addition,
The lower plate 31 is provided with a ball discharge lever 34 for discharging the game ball downward.
[Configuration of Front Frame] A description will be given based on FIGS. 1 and 2.

The front frame 4 is mounted on one side of the front surface of the front frame body 11 so as to cover a portion extending from the upper end of the front frame body 11 to the upper edge of the lower front plate 30 so as to be opened and closed forward by a hinge mechanism 36. Yes. In addition, a substantially circular opening window 38 through which the game area 37 of the game board 5 can be seen through from the front is formed at a substantially central portion of the front frame 4. Further, a window frame 39 having a rectangular frame shape larger than the opening window 38 is provided on the rear side of the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 50 such as a glass plate or a transparent resin plate is mounted on the window frame 39. . Further, substantially the entire front surface of the front frame 4 is decorated by a front decoration member in which a lamp or the like is provided, and an upper plate 51 is formed at the lower part of the front surface of the front frame 4. Specifically, around the opening window 38, side decoration devices 52 are provided on the left and right sides, and the upper plate 5 is provided on the lower side.
1 is equipped with an acoustic lighting device 53 at the top. The side decoration device 52 is mainly configured by a side decoration body 54 in which a lamp substrate is disposed and formed of a synthetic resin material. A plurality of slit-like opening holes that are long in the horizontal direction are arranged in the side decoration body 54 in the vertical direction, and a lens 55 corresponding to a light source disposed on the lamp substrate is incorporated in the opening hole. The acoustic illumination device 53 includes a transparent cover body 56, a speaker 57, a speaker cover 58, a reflector body (not shown), and the like, and these constituent members are assembled together to form a unit. On the left side of the upper plate 51, a button 59 that can be operated by the player is provided.
Is provided.
[Configuration of Locking Device] A description will be given based on FIGS. 2 and 3.

A function of locking the main body frame 3 with respect to the outer frame 2 and a function of locking the front frame 4 with respect to the main body frame 3 on the rear side of the free end side opposite to the hinge mechanism 36 of the front frame body 11 The locking device 70 having both of the above is mounted. That is, in this embodiment, the locking device 70 includes the outer frame 2.
A plurality of upper and lower body frame locking hooks 72 that are detachably engaged with a closing tool 71 provided on the front side to lock the body frame 3 in a closed state, and a closure provided on the rear side of the front end of the front frame 4 A plurality of upper and lower door locking hooks 74 that are detachably engaged with the tool 73 and lock the front frame 4 in a closed state, and the pachinko machine 1
And a cylinder lock 75 that is exposed through the front frame body 11 and the lower front plate 30 so as to be unlocked by inserting a key from the front. Then, a key is inserted into the key hole of the cylinder lock 75 and rotated in one direction, so that the engagement between the main body frame locking hook 72 and the closing tool 71 of the outer frame 2 is released, and the main body frame 3 is unlocked. By rotating in the opposite direction, the engagement between the door locking hook 74 and the closing tool 73 of the front frame 4 is released and the front frame 4 is unlocked.
[Configuration of Game Board Mounting Frame] A description will be given based on FIGS. 2 to 4.

  FIG. 4 is a rear view showing the entire rear side of the pachinko machine.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the game board mounting frame 12 of the main body frame 3 is provided on the rear side of the front frame body 11, and the game board 5 is mounted so as to be attachable / detachable from the front. . The game board 5
It is formed in a substantially square plate size that fits from the front of the game board mounting frame 12 (see FIG. 9). A guide rail 7 having an outer rail 76 and an inner rail 77 on the board surface (front surface) of the game board 5.
8, and a game area 37 is defined inside the guide rail 78. In addition,
A predetermined gap is provided between the launch rail 19 and the guide rail 78. When the launched game ball returns to the guide rail 78, the game ball is discharged from the gap and the lower plate. It is comprised so that it may be guided to 31. Further, a front structural member 79 made of synthetic resin is attached to the front surface of the game board 5 in the outer region of the guide rail 78.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4, the lower part on the rear side of the game board 5 receives a game ball that has flowed into the various winning devices in a portion extending from the center part to the lower part, and serves as a collective bag for guiding the game ball to a predetermined position. A substrate holder 91 having both the above function and the function as a box mounting portion is provided. On the rear side of the substrate holder 91 is a peripheral control board 9 such as a waveform control board or an electric decoration control board.
2 is mounted, and a main control board box 95 in which a main control board 94 is stored is mounted in a state where the peripheral control board box 93 is mounted on the rear side of the peripheral control board box 93. Further, the board holder 91 and the peripheral control board box 9 are arranged on the rear side of the game board 5.
3 and the main control board box 95 are mounted respectively, so that the game board 5 can be fitted and mounted from the front of the game board mounting frame 12 of the main body frame 3 without protruding from the outer side of the game board 5. Substrate holder 91, peripheral control substrate box 93, and main control substrate box 95
Is arranged.
[Configuration of Main Body Frame Mechanism Mounted Body, Ball Tank, and Tank Rail] A description will be given based on FIGS. 7 and 8.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the state in which various members are assembled to the main body frame of the pachinko machine from diagonally upper right rear, and FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing the main body frame from diagonally upper right rear.

A tank mounting portion 111, a rail mounting portion 112, a dispensing device mounting portion 113, and the like are formed on the mechanism mounting body 13 of the main body frame 3, and a ball tank 114 is mounted on the tank mounting portion 111. The ball tank 114 is made of a transparent synthetic resin material, and is formed in a box shape opening upward so that a large number of game balls supplied from the island facility can be stored. And the ball tank 114
The storage state of the game balls is visible through the rear side wall of the ball tank 114. In addition, a discharge port 116 for discharging a game ball is formed at the rear corner of the bottom plate portion 115 of the ball tank 114, and the bottom plate portion 115 is formed on an inclined surface inclined downward toward the discharge port 116. .

The mechanism mounting body 13 of the main body frame 3 is integrally formed with a rail mounting portion 112 so as to approach the tank mounting portion 111 downward, and the rail component 117 is mounted on the rail mounting portion 112 so that the tank rail 118 is configured. That is, in this embodiment, the rail mounting portion 111 is formed in a state where the upper lateral direction portion of the main body frame 3 is recessed by a predetermined depth, and the rear side wall of the recess is used as the front wall portion 119 of the tank rail 118. An inclined rail shelf 120 that is inclined downward from one end (left end toward FIG. 8) to the other end (right end toward FIG. 8) is formed along the lower edge of the recess. An upward surface extending in the lateral direction of the rail shelf 120 is used as a rail receiving portion 121.

Rail constituting member 117 which is attached to rail attaching portion 112 and constitutes tank rail 118
Is a rear wall portion 122 that constitutes a rail passage between the rail mounting portion 112 and the front wall portion 119;
A slanted lower plate portion and a partition wall that protrudes along the front-rear direction center portion of the upper surface of the lower plate portion and divides the rail passage into a plurality of front and rear rows (two rows in the front and rear in this embodiment) (both shown) do not do)
Are integrally formed. The rail constituting member 117 is attached to the rail attaching portion 112 by an appropriate attachment means, thereby forming a tank rail 118 having a plurality of front and rear rows of rail passages. Then, after the game balls discharged from the discharge port 116 of the ball tank 114 (falling due to its own weight) are received at one end of the rail passages in the front and rear rows of the tank rail 118, the game balls follow the rail passage by their own weight. And rolling toward the other end of the rail passage. Further, in this embodiment, the rail constituent member 117 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin material, whereby the flow state of the game balls in the rail passage is visually recognized through the rear wall portion 122 of the rail constituent member 117. It is possible.

The front wall portion 119 of the tank rail 118 (rail mounting portion 112) is separated from the first space portion in order to avoid interference with the upper end portion of the rear portion of the equipment (for example, an accessory) protruding to the rear side of the game board 5. It is provided in the state. In this embodiment, the rear end of the rail shelf 120 that is the rear end portion of the main body frame 3 and the rear wall portion of the tank rail 118 are substantially flush with the rear side wall of the ball tank 114. In other words, the tank rail 118 is arranged rearwardly from the rear surface of the game board 5 until the rear wall portion of the ball tank 114 is substantially flush with the rear wall portion of the ball tank 114. As a result, a first space portion is provided between the rear side of the game board 5 and the front wall portion 119 of the tank rail 118 to avoid interference with the rear portion of the equipment (for example, an accessory). .

Above the tank rail 118, a rectifying body 123 for aligning the game balls flowing in the rail passage without overlapping each other is mounted on the upper portion thereof so as to be swingable about the shaft 124. The rectifier 123 is provided with a weight from the center to the bottom.
[Configurations of Dispensing Device Mounting Unit and Ball Dispensing Device] A description will be given based on FIGS. 7 and 8.

A vertically long paying device mounting portion 113 corresponding to a ball paying device (ball paying unit) 125 described below is formed in the vertical direction of one side of the mechanism mounting body 13 of the main body frame 3. The dispensing device mounting portion 113 is formed in a concave shape having an opening on the rear side. Also, the dispensing device mounting portion 113
An opening 127 through which the payout motor 126 (see FIG. 3) of the ball payout device 125 can project is formed at a predetermined position of the back wall portion (not shown) having a step shape.

In a state where the ball payout device 125 is mounted in the recess of the payout device mounting portion 113, the game board 5
Is provided with a second space portion having substantially the same level in the front-rear direction as the first space portion.
Thus, the rail passage and the ball passage are arranged at substantially the same level in the front-rear direction. Further, the rear end of the body frame 3, that is, the rear end of the peripheral wall portion of the payout device mounting portion 113, the rear end of the rail shelf 120, the ball tank 114, the tank rail 118, and the ball payout device 125 are substantially the same surface. ing.

The ball payout device 125 has a vertically long box shape that is substantially the same size as the recess of the payout device mounting portion 113, and is unitized by mounting various components related to payout. In addition,
The ball payout device 125 is inserted from the rear opening of the recess of the payout device mounting portion 113 and is mounted by appropriate mounting means (for example, mounting means such as an elastic clip, a locking claw, and a screw). Yes.

Although not shown, the ball payout device 125 is formed by dividing the ball passages having inflow ports respectively communicating with the outlets of the rail passages in the tank rail 118 into a plurality of front and rear rows (for example, front and rear rows). Also, the downstream portions of the front and rear rows of ball passages formed in the interior are bifurcated to form front and rear rows of prize balls, a ball rental ball passage and a ball removal ball passage. In addition, a payout member (not shown) made of a rotating body for distributing and paying out game balls to any of the passages is rotated in the forward and reverse directions at a branch portion between the winning ball and the ball passage for lending and the ball passage for ball removal It is arranged to be possible.
[Equipment on the lower rear part of the main body frame] A description will be given based on FIGS.

On the rear side of the front frame 11 of the main body frame 3, on one side (left side in FIG. 4) of the rear lower region of the front frame 11 positioned below the game board mounting frame 12, A launching device unit 130 that is assembled with a launching hammer (not shown) for launching a game ball sent to the launching position of the tilted end, a launching motor 128 that operates the launching hammer, and the like, assembled on the mounting substrate 129. Is installed. Further, in the substantially central portion of the rear lower region of the front frame body 11,
A power supply board box 132 that houses the power supply board 131 is mounted, and the power supply board box 1
A payout control board box 134 that houses the payout control board 133 in a state of being overlapped on the rear side of 32 is mounted. The payout control board 133 is a RAM that stores the number of payout game balls.
And a control signal for paying out a game ball in accordance with a payout signal transmitted from the main control board 94 is transmitted to a relay circuit board (not shown) to control the operation of the payout motor 126.
[Configuration of Rear Cover Body] A description will be given based on FIGS. 4 and 5.

  FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the entire rear side of the pachinko machine from the upper right rear.

The rear end portions of the display device control board box 135 (see FIG. 6) and the main control board box 95 arranged on the rear surface of the game board 5 protrude toward the window opening portion opened in the center portion of the mechanism mounting body 13. . And between the side wall part which comprises one side wall of the window opening part of the mechanism mounting body 13, and the one side wall of the dispensing device mounting part 113 which comprises the other side wall, a substantially square box shape is formed by an opaque synthetic resin material. The formed rear cover body 136 is detachably mounted by a cover hinge mechanism 137.

The rear cover body 136 is configured integrally with a substantially rectangular rear wall portion 138 and a peripheral wall portion 139 protruding forward from the outer peripheral edge of the rear wall portion 138. Of the peripheral wall portion 139 of the rear cover body 136, the wall portion 139 a on one side is attached and detached from above the hinge holes of the hinge body 140 formed at a total of three positions above and below the side wall portion of the mechanism mounting body 13. A hinge body 142 having a hinge pin 141 that can be fitted downward is integrally formed. Further, of the peripheral wall portion 139 of the rear cover body 136, the other-side wall portion 139 b is disposed on the dispensing device mounting portion 113.
An elastic closing body 143 having a locking claw that can be elastically engaged with a locking hole formed on one side wall is integrally formed.

That is, the rear cover body 136 has the hinge pins 1 of the upper and lower and intermediate hinge bodies 142.
41 is fitted from above the hinge hole of the hinge body 140 in the side wall portion of the mechanism mounting body 13. In this state, the rear cover body 136 is rotated toward the other side of the mechanism mounting body 13 around the hinge pin 141, and the elastic closing body 143 is inserted into the locking hole on one side wall of the dispensing device mounting portion 113. By elastically engaging the rear cover body 136 on the rear side of the mechanism mounting body 13.
Is held closed. Then, the rear cover body 136 covers the entire display device control board box 135 (see FIG. 6) on the rear surface of the game board 5 and a portion extending from the substantially middle portion to the upper end of the main control board box 95 by the rear cover body 136. ing. by this,
A board connector (mainly a board connector for connecting to the display apparatus control board) of the main control board 94 exposed at the upper part of the main control board box 95 is hidden from view from behind.

Further, a portion from the substantially middle portion to the lower end of the main control board box 95 is exposed without being covered by the rear cover body 136. And under the main control board box 95,
The inspection connector 144 arranged on the main control board 94 is exposed, and a board inspection device (not shown) is connected to the inspection connector 144 on the main control board 94 with the rear cover body 136 closed. And can be inspected.

A large number of heat radiation holes 145, 146, 147, and 148 are provided in the rear cover body 136, and internal heat is released from the large number of heat radiation holes 145, 146, 147, and 148. . In this embodiment, the rear cover body 136 is provided with a number of slit-like heat radiation holes 145 extending from the peripheral wall portion 139 to the rear wall portion 138, and from the substantially middle height position of the rear wall portion 138 to the upper portion. A large number of elliptical, elliptical, etc. heat radiation holes 146 are provided therethrough, and a large number of elliptical, elliptical, etc. heat radiation holes 147 and a predetermined number of laterally rectangular heat radiation holes 148 pass through the lower portion of the rear wall 138. It is installed.

Further, the horizontally elongated rectangular heat radiation hole 148 has a size corresponding to the size and arrangement position of a plurality of parallel seal portions 149 sealed by the seal screw (sealing member) of the main control board box 95. It penetrates the position. As a result, even when the opaque rear cover body 136 is closed, the plurality of parallel sealing portions 149 of the main control board box 95 are connected to the heat radiation holes 14.
8 is exposed so as to be visible. For this reason, even when the rear cover body 136 is closed, the sealing state of the sealing portion 149 of the main control board box 95 can be easily visually confirmed. In addition, since the opaque synthetic resin material can be easily used as a synthetic resin material that is recycled compared to the transparent synthetic resin material, the rear cover body 136 can be manufactured at low cost.

Of the peripheral wall portion 139 of the rear cover body 136, at a predetermined position (two places on the left and right in this embodiment) of the upper side wall portion 139c, a power cord (not shown) is held in a substantially folded state so as to be appropriately folded. The elastically deformable cord holder 150 has a rear wall surface of the upper tank rail 118 (
It extends toward the rear wall surface of the rail constituent member 117. A knob for removing the power cord by elastically deforming the cord holder 150 is formed at the tip of the cord holder 150.

One end of the power cord is detachably connected to the board connector 152 of the distribution board 151, and the power plug at the other end is inserted into a power outlet. As described above, by forming the cord holder 150 integrally with the rear cover body 136 and holding the power cord, the power cord hangs when the pachinko machine 1 is transported and stored, or it may become an obstacle. The trouble which is caught can be prevented.
[Configuration of Sphere Derivative for Lower Plate, etc. at Lower Lower Side of Main Body Frame] A description will be given based on FIGS. 1 and 6.

6 is a perspective view showing a state in which the rear cover body and various control boards are removed from the perspective view of the pachinko machine shown in FIG.

A lower dish ball derivative 153 is attached to the other side portion (hinge portion) of the rear lower region of the main body frame 3 in the recessed portion of the rear stepped portion of the speaker box portion 16. The lower tray ball derivative 153 is used when the game balls paid out to the upper plate 51 through the upper plate connection path (not shown) from the winning ball and rental ball passage of the ball dispensing device 125 are full. The game ball on the upper plate communication path is for guiding the game ball to the lower plate 31.

In this embodiment, a board box 155 that houses the interface board 154 is mounted on the outer surface of the rear wall of the lower dish ball derivative 153. The interface board 154 is interposed between the ball lending machine installed adjacent to the pachinko machine 1 and the payout control board 133, and transmits / receives a signal related to ball lending between the ball lending machine and the payout control board 133. Electrical connection is possible.
[Schematic Configuration of Game Board] A description will be given based on FIGS. 9 to 16.

FIG. 9 is a front view of a game board having a game area. FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing the game board from the diagonally upper right front, and FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing the game board from the diagonally upper left front. FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing the game board obliquely from the rear. 13 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG.
4 is a sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. FIG. 15 is an exploded perspective view showing the game board disassembled for each major component and shown obliquely from the front, and FIG. 16 is an exploded perspective view showing the game board separated for each major component and shown obliquely from the rear.

As described above, the game board 5 of the present example is provided with the guide rail 78 including the outer rail 76 and the inner rail 77, and the game area 37 is defined inside the guide rail 78. In other words, the outer periphery of the game area 37 is defined by the guide rail 78 of the front component member 79. In the game area 37, a frame-shaped central accessory 200 is disposed at a substantially central portion thereof, and is visible from the front (player) through the frame of the central accessory 200 behind the central accessory 200. An effect display device 202 is provided as the effect display means.
Further, the game area 37 is provided with a gate 204 in which a game ball can be currencyd on the left side of the central bonus 200, and a gate sensor 206 that detects the game ball that has passed through the gate 204 is provided in the gate 204. Is provided (see FIGS. 10 and 11).

In the game area 37, a variable winning device 210 is arranged below the center of the central accessory 200. The variable winning device 210 has a first start port 212 that is always open upward and can receive a game ball, a second start port 214 provided below the first start port 212, and a first start port 21.
The first start port sensor 216 (see FIG. 40) for detecting the game ball won in 2 and the second start port 2
14 and a second starting port sensor 218 (see FIG. 40) for detecting a game ball winning a prize, and a starting port solenoid 220 (see FIG. 40) which is arranged on both sides of the second starting port 214 and rotates around the lower part as a fulcrum. A pair of movable pieces 222 capable of opening and closing the two start ports 214 are provided.

The second starting port 214 in this variable winning device 210 is normally blocked by the first starting port 212 positioned above and the movable pieces 222 positioned on both sides of the second starting port 214 so that the game ball cannot be won. In this state, the pair of movable pieces 222 are rotated so as to be widened by driving the start opening solenoid 220, and the game ball is controlled to an open state in which a winning can be won from the left and right directions. The opening / closing control of the movable piece 222 is performed by the gate sensor 206 when the game ball passes through the gate 204.
It is controlled based on what is detected by. In this example, a game ball is won at the first start port 212, and a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls is paid out based on the detection by the first start port sensor 216. A predetermined number (for example, for example, based on the fact that a game ball wins the second starting port 214 and is detected by the second starting port sensor 218).
4) game balls are paid out.

The game area 37 is also provided with a plurality of general winning holes 224 that are always open and allow game balls to be awarded. A predetermined number of game balls are paid out based on the winning of the game balls in the general winning holes 224. Is done. Note that the game ball that has won the general prize opening 224 is the general prize opening sensor 226.
(See FIG. 34 and FIG. 40), a game ball is won in the general winning opening 224, and a predetermined number (for example, ten) of gaming balls are paid out based on the detection by the general winning opening sensor 226. Done. Further, the game area 37 is provided with an out-port 228 at the bottom of the game area 37 for discharging a game ball that has flowed down and has not won any winning opening or winning device as a “dead ball” from the gaming area 37. .

In this example, the variable winning device 210 and each general winning port 224 are integrally assembled as the winning port unit 234.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the game area 37 is provided with a number of obstacle nails 230 in a predetermined gauge arrangement on the front surface thereof, and a windmill 232 at an appropriate position on the front surface of the central accessory 200.
Is provided to change the flow direction of the game ball so that the behavior of the game ball becomes interesting. The obstacle nail 230 is shown only in FIG. 9, and the other figures are omitted.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 13 to 16, the gaming board 5 of this example has a size in front view substantially corresponding to the gaming area 37 and has a predetermined amount of depth in the front-rear direction and can emit light. Frame-shaped decorative unit 240 having a light emitting decorative body 238, a central accessory 200 disposed in front of the decorative unit 240 and disposed in the game area 37, a gate 204, and a prize opening unit 23
4 and a transparent plate-like holding plate 242 capable of holding a plurality of obstacle nails 230 and the like arranged in a predetermined gauge arrangement on the front side, and supporting the outer periphery of the holding plate 242 and sandwiching the holding plate 242 on the front side And a frame-shaped holding plate support frame 244 to which the decorative unit 240 is attached on the rear surface side.

An effect display device 202 is attached to the rear side of the decoration unit 240 so as to be visible to the player through the inside of the frame, and the inner shape of the frame of the decoration unit 240 and the frame of the central accessory 200 The inner shape of is approximately the same size.

As shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, the game board 5 includes a holding plate 24 for holding the obstacle nail 230 and the like.
2 is a transparent plate, so the decoration unit 24 arranged on the rear side of the holding plate 242
The whole 0 (front side) can be seen from the player side (front side), and the obstacle nail 230 and the like held by the holding plate 242 can be seen as if floating in the air. .

Further, the game board 5 is a substrate holder for guiding and discharging game balls discharged from the out-ports and game balls to be awarded to the winning holes etc. and discharged outside the game area 37 to the outside outside the game board 5. 91 is
The holding plate support frame 244 is attached to the lower part on the rear surface side. A peripheral control board box 93 and a main control board box 95 are attached to the rear side of the board holder 91 in order from the front (see FIG. 13). The board holder 91 is provided with a ball discharge sensor 248 that can detect a game ball discharged from the game board 5.

In this example, the effect display device 202 is an LCD using liquid crystal, can display various effect images, and wins a game ball to the first start port 212 or the second start port 214. As an opportunity, the first start port 21 is displayed in a combination of the stopped and displayed decorative symbols after the three symbol rows in which a plurality of decorative symbols are arranged in a predetermined order are variably displayed.
The lottery result relating to the start winning to the second or second start port 214 can be displayed (see FIGS. 36 to 39).
[Holding Structure of Holding Plate in Game Board] A description will be given based on FIGS. 17 to 20.

FIG. 17 is a front view showing a relationship among a front component member, a holding plate, and a holding plate support frame in the game board. 18 is a cross-sectional side view in FIG. FIG. 19 is an exploded perspective view showing FIG. 17 in an exploded manner. FIG. 20 is an exploded perspective view showing the relationship between the holding plate support frame and the decoration unit.

The holding plate support frame 244 is disposed at a position corresponding to the game area 37 and has a size that substantially includes the game area 37 when viewed from the front.
50 and a plurality of protruding pieces 252 formed so as not to enter the game area 37 in plan view, and the protruding pins formed on the three protruding pieces 252 in this example among the plurality of protruding pieces 252 254. The projecting pins 254 are formed so as to project forward from the upper projecting piece 252 and the left and right projecting pieces 252 (see FIG. 19).

The holding plate support frame 244 further includes a plurality of locking claws 255 that can lock the holding plate 242 held in the through-hole 250 from the front side (see FIG. 19). This locking claw 255
When the holding plate 242 is inserted and fitted into the through hole 250 from the front side, the holding plate 24 is elastically deformed.
2 is detachably locked and held.

In addition, the holding plate support frame 244 has a plurality of recesses 256 that are open on the rear surface side. The recesses 256 are hollowed out from the rear surface side, and are held in comparison with the case where they are formed solid. The weight of the plate support frame 244 is greatly reduced (see FIGS. 18 and 20). Note that the holding plate support frame 244 of this example is formed of a predetermined resin material (for example, polypropylene, ABS resin, etc.). Further, the thickness W1 of the holding plate support frame 244 is about 20 mm, which is substantially the same as the thickness of the game board base in the conventional pachinko machine.

Further, as shown in detail in FIG. 20, a plurality of mounting holes 258 arranged obliquely are formed on the rear surface side of the holding plate support frame 244 between the four corners and the through holes 250. Mounting hole 2
58 is formed at substantially the center of a boss having a predetermined diameter, and each boss is connected by a wall-like rib, so that the boss having the mounting hole 258 is not easily deformed. . That is, the mounting strength of the mounting hole 258 is increased. The attachment hole 258 is for attaching and fixing various members such as the decoration unit 240 and the substrate holder 91 that are attached and fixed to the rear surface side of the holding plate support frame 244.

The holding plate 242 has an outer peripheral shape substantially corresponding to the inner peripheral shape of the through hole 250 of the holding plate support frame 244, and a fitting hole 260 that fits the upper protruding pin 254 in the holding plate support frame 244;
The long holes 26 extending in the vertical direction by inserting the left and right protruding pins 254 in the holding plate support frame 244.
2 are provided. This holding plate 242 is made of polycarbonate resin, polyarylate resin,
It is formed by a transparent resin plate obtained by extruding a transparent resin such as an acrylic resin or a methacrylic resin. Further, the thickness W2 of the holding plate 242 is set to a minimum necessary thickness (8 to 10 mm) that can sufficiently hold the obstacle nail to be placed, and the thickness of the holding plate support frame 244. The thickness is approximately half of W1.

Further, the holding plate 242 is formed with an engaging step portion 264 that engages with the engaging claw 255 of the holding plate support frame 244 on the outer periphery thereof so as to correspond to each engaging claw 255. This engagement step portion 264
The shape is such that the front side of the holding plate 242 is depressed (see FIG. 19). The holding plate 242 is provided with a plurality of openings 266 that hold the central accessory 200, the gate 204, the winning a prize opening unit 234, etc. in predetermined positions and penetrate in the front-rear direction. A central accessory 200 or the like is inserted into the opening 266 from the front side of the opening 266.

In this game board 5, the holding plate support frame 244 is configured from the front to the holding plate support frame 244 with the holding plate 242 inserted into the frame-shaped holding plate support frame 244, that is, in the through hole 250 of the holding plate support frame 244. By fixing the member 79, the holding plate 242 is sandwiched between the protruding pieces 252 of the holding plate support frame 244 and the front component member 79. That is, the rear surface side of the holding plate 242 is the protruding piece 25.
2, and the front side of the holding plate 242 is in contact with the front component member 79, so that the protruding piece 252 and the front component member 79 are sandwiched.

As shown in FIG. 18, in this example, the front surface of the holding plate 242 and the front surface of the holding plate support frame 244 are arranged to be substantially flush with each other. In other words, the front surface position of the protruding piece 252 of the holding plate support frame 244 is arranged at a position where the front surface of the holding plate 242 and the holding plate support frame 244 is substantially flush with the thickness W2 of the holding plate 242. Yes. Thus, the holding plate support frame 244 and the holding plate 2
A step in the front-rear direction is prevented from occurring with 42.

Further, the holding plate 242 and the holding plate support frame 244 are arranged such that when the holding plate 242 is inserted into the through-hole 250, the protruding pin 254 on the upper side of the holding plate support frame 244 is fitted into the fitting hole 260 of the base body. At the same time, the left and right protruding pins 254 of the holding plate support frame 244 are inserted into the left and right elongated holes 262 of the holding plate 242, respectively, fixed in the fitting hole 260 so as not to move, and fixed in the elongated hole 262 so as to be movable. It has come to be.

As shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, the inner periphery of the through hole 250 in the holding plate support frame 244,
A predetermined amount of clearance (gap) is formed between the outer periphery of the holding plate 242 and the holding plate 2 due to temperature changes such as the air temperature or the environmental temperature of the pachinko machine 1 or changes with time.
42 and the holding plate support frame 244 are allowed to relatively expand and contract, and the holding plate 242 and the like can be prevented from being distorted.

In addition, the holding plate 242 and the holding plate support frame 244 of this example are fitted and inserted into the through hole 250 of the holding plate support frame 244 from the front, and the engagement claw 255 and the engagement step portion 264 are inserted. , The holding plate 242 can be held by the holding plate support frame 244, and the front side of the holding plate 242 and the holding plate support frame 244 is substantially flush with each other. This makes it possible to set a conventional nail planting device in a state where the holding plate 242 is held on the holding plate support frame 244 without modifying the existing nail planting device. An increase in the cost can be suppressed.

Furthermore, since the game board 5 having the game area 37 is divided into the holding plate 242, the holding plate support frame 244, and the front component member 79, the obstacle nail 230 is changed depending on the model of the pachinko machine 1.
And a holding plate 242 whose position such as a prize opening is changed as a replacement part, and the holding plate support frame 24
4 and the front component 79 can be used as common parts, the holding plate support frame 244, the front component 79, etc. can be recycled, and various models can be handled by replacing only the holding plate 242. The pachinko machine 1 is equipped with a special game board 5.

Further, since the holding plate support frame 244 is provided with a plurality of mounting holes 258 in a predetermined arrangement in advance, the decoration unit 240, the substrate holder 91, and the like that are attached and fixed to the rear surface side of the holding plate support frame 244 according to the model. Even if the mounting and fixing positions of various predetermined members are different, the holding plate support frame 244 is designed by making the fixing portions of the various members correspond to the positions of the mounting holes 258.
Can be a common part of the pachinko machine 1 independent of the model.
[Regarding the structure of the central player in the game board] The explanation will be given with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 21 (A) is a front view of the central accessory, and FIG. 21 (B) is a rear view of the central accessory shown with the partition plate removed. FIG. 22 is a perspective view showing the central accessory obliquely from the upper right. FIG.
It is a front view which shows schematic structure of the attacker apparatus with which the central accessory was equipped.

The central character 200 in this example has a size that occupies more than two-thirds of the width direction of the game area 37 (see FIG. 9 and the like), and the effect display device 202 arranged on the rear side is a player. A substantially rectangular opening 268 is provided so as to be visible. Central opening 2 is formed by opening 268.
00 is formed in a frame shape, and the front side is shaped like a rock over almost the entire circumference.

An attacker device 270 is disposed on the upper edge portion of the central accessory 200. The attacker device 270 has a pair of a winning hole 272 through which a game ball can enter and a pair of doors that can open and close the winning box 272. Opening / closing member 274 and attacker solenoid 2 for opening / closing the opening / closing member 274
76 (see FIG. 23). The attacker device 270 also has a big prize opening 27.
A count sensor 278 that counts the game balls won in No. 2 is provided, and when a game ball is detected by the count sensor 278, a predetermined number (for example, 13) of game balls is paid out. The attacker device 270 is further provided with a delivery port 279 for delivering the game ball detected by the count sensor 278 to the decoration unit 240 disposed on the rear side of the central accessory 200 (FIG. 21). (See (B) etc.).

As shown in FIG. 23, the attacker device 270 includes a rotating shaft 280 having one end fixed at a predetermined position of the opening / closing member 274 and a shaft fixed to the other end of the rotating shaft 280 and offset from the axis of the rotating shaft 280. A rotary link member 284 having a transmission pin 282 at the centered position, and the rotary link member 28
And a link member 288 that has a long hole-like transmission hole 286 that is slidable in a substantially horizontal direction and that moves in the vertical direction by the drive of the attacker solenoid 276.

The rotation shaft 280 is disposed at a position away from each other below the pair of opening / closing members 274 with respect to the pair of opening / closing members 274, and is transmitted by the rotation link member 284 fixed to the other end side of the rotation shaft 280. The pins 282 are arranged at positions eccentric from the rotary shaft 280 in directions approaching each other. As shown in the figure, when the pair of opening / closing members 274 are in the closed state,
A rotary link member 284 is fixed to the rotary shaft 280 so that the rotary shaft 280 and the transmission pin 282 are aligned in a substantially horizontal direction.

In this attacker device 270, a pair of opening / closing members 274 are driven by independent attacker solenoids 276, and when the link member 288 is raised by the attacker solenoid 276, the upper ends of the pair of opening / closing members 274 are separated from each other. State (Fig. 2
1 (A)), the game ball is in an open state in which the game ball can be received into the special winning opening 272. On the other hand, when the link member 288 is lowered, the upper ends of the pair of opening / closing members 274 are brought close to each other (FIG. 23).
Etc.), and the game ball is in a closed state in which the game ball cannot be received into the special winning opening 272.

In this example, as illustrated, a pair of opening / closing members 274 in the attacker device 270
However, since the front side of each is shaped like a wooden signboard, it has a different form from the variable prize-winning device (so-called electric tulip) that opens and closes to the left and right in conventional gaming machines. Different forms of attacker devices attract the player's interest.

Further, in this example, the link member 288 is lifted by energizing the attacker solenoid 276. When the power is not energized, the opening / closing member 274 and the attacker solenoid 2 are driven.
The pair of opening / closing members 274 are automatically closed by the dead weight of the plunger of 76, etc., and the attacker device 270 is prevented from being kept open due to a malfunction of the attacker solenoid 276 or the like. ing.

As will be described later in detail, the attacker device 270 of this example extracts (lottery) a big hit determination random number by winning the game ball to the first start port 212 or the second start port 214, and the big hit determination random number is “per 2R. When the “hit” such as “per 15R” or “small hit” is suggested, the opening / closing member 274 performs a predetermined opening / closing operation in accordance with the “hit”.

Here, “winning” means that the opening / closing member 274 of the attacker device 270 is in an open state, and a predetermined number of game balls win the big winning opening 272 during that time, or the opening / closing member 2 when a predetermined time elapses.
74 is closed, and the opening and closing operation of the opening and closing member 274 is repeated a plurality of times, so that the game ball can easily win the big winning opening 272 and more game balls are paid out. One opening / closing operation of 274 is called one round.

Specifically, in this embodiment, in the case of “per 15R”, for example, nine game balls are won as a predetermined number in the big winning opening 272 when the opening / closing member 231 is in the open state, or the predetermined time is, for example, When 30 seconds have elapsed, the opening / closing member 274 is closed as one round, and the round is repeated 15 times. In the case of “per 2R”, the opening / closing member 2
For example, nine game balls win a predetermined number in the grand prize opening 272 when 31 is open,
Alternatively, for example, when 0.8 seconds elapses as the predetermined time, the opening / closing member 274 is closed as one round, and the round is repeated twice. In addition, "per 15R"
Compared with “2R”, the chance to win the big winning opening 272 is unlikely and the payout of game balls is small.

In this example, for “per 2R” and “per 15R”, the probability of “per 2R” and “per 15R” is changed to a higher probability than the probability at the low probability from the next lottery. “2R
"Per specific" and "per 15R". In this example, the probability at the low probability is “1 /
In the case of “319.25”, the probability at high probability is “1 / 31.925”.

In addition to the attacker device 270, a guide shelf 289 for guiding the game balls supplied to the upper side of the central actor 200 to the left and right of the central actor 200 is provided on the upper edge of the central actor 200. The guide shelf 289 guides the game ball flowing down to the left side from the attacker device 270 to the left side of the central player 200 and the game ball flowing down to the right side of the attacker device 270 to the right side of the central player 200, respectively. ing. Note that in this example, the game ball hardly flows to the right side of the attacker device 270.

The central accessory 200 has a warp port 290 that opens to the outer peripheral side at an upper portion of the left edge portion thereof, and a game ball received in the warp port 290 downwards substantially vertically along the inner periphery of the central accessory 200. A warp guiding path 292 for guiding, and a stage 294 arranged on the inner peripheral side (upper surface side) of the lower edge portion of the central accessory 200 so that the game medium guided by the warp guiding path 292 can roll in the left-right direction. Is further provided. This stage 294 has a first start port 21 as shown in the figure.
When the game ball flowing down the left side of the central actor 200 in the game area 37 is received in the warp port 290, the stage 294 is provided via the warp guide path 292. The game ball can be released so that the game ball can be received at a high probability into the first start port 212 and the second start port 214.

Further, the central player 200 includes an edge guide path 296 that guides the game ball flowing down to the right side of the attacker device 270 along the right edge of the central player 200 in a state in which the player cannot see the game ball. The central role 2 is set so that the game ball guided by the part guide path 296 is visible to the player.
A lower edge rolling portion 298 that rolls at a position different from the stage 294 on the inner peripheral side (upper surface side) of the lower edge at 00 and discharges it downstream so as not to be received by the first start port 212. I have.

In this example, the warp guide path 292, the stage 294, and the lower edge rolling portion 298 are made of a transparent member so that the game balls that are circulated and circulated can be visually recognized, and the decoration arranged on the rear side. The unit 240, the effect display device 202, etc. can be visually recognized.

Further, the central accessory 200 further includes a transparent plate-like partition plate 300 attached to the rear side so as to close the opening 268, and the partition plate 300 enables the stage 294 and the lower edge rolling portion. The game ball rolling on 298 is prevented from flowing out to the rear side of the central accessory 200. Further, the partition plate 300 separates and separates the game area 37 and the space behind the central character 200.

Further, the central character 200 is further provided with a special symbol display 302, a special symbol hold indicator 304, and a status indicator 306 at the lower part of the lower edge thereof. The symbol display 302 and the special hold display 304 are each composed of four LEDs, and the status display 306 is composed of one LED.
[Configuration of Decoration Unit in Game Board] A description will be given based on FIGS. 24 to 35.

FIG. 24 is a front view of the decoration unit. FIG. 25 is a perspective view showing the decorative unit obliquely from the front. FIG. 26 is an exploded perspective view showing the decoration unit in an exploded manner for each main constituent member. FIG. 27 is an exploded perspective view showing the main structural members that mainly constitute the effect space in an exploded manner. FIG. 28A is a perspective view showing the effect unit, and FIG. 28B is a perspective view of the effect unit shown from a direction different from FIG. FIG. 29 is an exploded perspective view showing the distribution device in the effect unit in an exploded manner. FIG. 30 is an exploded perspective view of the sorting apparatus shown from a direction different from FIG. FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the sorting operation in the sorting apparatus. FIG.
It is explanatory drawing explaining the distribution operation | movement in the distribution apparatus following from FIG. 33 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line CC in FIG. FIG. 34 is a perspective view showing the decorative unit obliquely from the rear with the unit support member removed. FIG. 35 is a perspective view showing a part of the decorative body together with a part of the effect unit from the rear.

As described above, the decoration unit 240 of this example is disposed on the rear side of the holding plate 242 and the holding plate support frame 244 provided with the obstacle nail 230 and the like on the front side, and is independent of the game area 37. An effect space 310 having a game ball effect space 308 in which a game ball that is made into a space and is awarded to the big prize opening 272 of the attacker device 270 can be distributed, and a plurality of decorative bodies 312 arranged on the outer periphery of the effect space 310 And a light emitting means 314 (see FIG. 40) disposed behind the decorative body 312 and capable of emitting light forward, and disposed between the light emitting means 314 and the decorative body 312 to diffuse light from the light emitting means 314. A diffusion decoration member 316, an effect unit 318 capable of giving a predetermined effect operation to a game ball won in the big prize opening 272, at least a game ball effect space 310, an ornament 312, It means 314, spreading decorative member 316, rendering unit 318
And a unit support member 320 attached and fixed to the rear surface side of the holding plate support frame 244 in a state in which the effect display device 202 is held at a predetermined position.

In the effect space 310 in the decoration unit 240, the front side is partitioned from the game area 37 by the holding plate 242 and the partition plate 300 of the central accessory 200, the outer periphery of the upper, lower, left, and right is the unit support member 320, and the rear side is the unit support member. The space is divided by 320 and the effect display device 202, and the depth is about 2 to 10 times the outer shape of the game ball. In this effect space 310, various decorative bodies 312, light emitting means 314, diffusion decorative members 316
, And a production unit 318 are accommodated.

The decorative body 312 is composed of a plurality of members, and is arranged along the outer periphery of the effect space 310, thereby forming a frame shape as a whole, and the effect display device 202 arranged on the rear side through the frame.
Is visible from the player. As shown in FIG. 24 and the like, these decorative bodies 312 are arranged in the upper left and are logo decorative bodies 312a in which the characters “professional golfer monkey” are formed, the gate 20
4, a background decorative body 312b that resembles a rock, which is arranged on the left side of FIG.
The logo decoration body 312a has a character decoration body 312d which is arranged in the lower right corner of the diagonal line and imitates a golf ball.

The decorative body 312 is disposed behind the logo decorative body 312a and the background decorative bodies 312b and 312c, and is substantially transparent, and represents the flow of water so as to continue from the upper side to the lower side of the rendering unit 318. It further has a flowing water pattern-like background decoration body 312e. That is, the background decoration body 312e represents water flowing toward the character decoration body 312d that imitates a golf ball. In this example, the logo decoration body 312a is vertically divided. The back side of the production unit 318 continues from the left inner periphery to the lower inner periphery of the background decorative body 312e.
A background decoration body 312f simulating a rock is arranged. The decorative body 312 is further disposed on the upper lower side of the effect unit 318 and on the right inner side of the decorative unit 240, and further includes background decorative bodies 312g and 312h simulating rocks, respectively.

Furthermore, the decorative body 312 further includes a background decorative body 312i that is arranged on the opposite side of the logo decorative body 312a around the center in the left-right direction of the decorative unit 240, that is, at the upper right of the decorative unit 240 and imitates a rock. . The background decoration body 312i is provided with a normal symbol display 322 made up of two LEDs and a normal symbol holding display 324 also made up of two LEDs.

Background decorative bodies 312b, 312f, 312g, 3 simulating rocks in the decorative body 312 of this example.
12h is comprised by the member with low translucency, These background decoration bodies 31 with these low translucency
The outer periphery of the effect display device 202 is surrounded by 2f, 312g, and 312h. This prevents the light from the light emitting means 314 from being applied to the effect display device 202 via the background decorative bodies 312f, 312g, and 312h, making it difficult to see the effect image displayed on the effect display device 202. In addition, the display of the effect display device 202 is separated from the light emitting decoration by the decorative body 312 arranged around the effect display device 202 so that the effect image of the effect display device 202 stands out. Yes.

In addition, the background decorative body 312c, in which the splash in the decorative body 312 is embodied, is a member with reduced translucency, and the whole light emission decoration by the light emitting means 314 is suppressed, and the accent by the light emission decoration is suppressed. Is added to enhance the decorative effect.

The light emitting means 314 is disposed on the rear side of the decorative body 312 and is not shown in the figure for a specific configuration, but includes a plurality of LEDs that can emit light in an arbitrary color and an LED substrate that holds the plurality of LEDs. Depending on the gaming situation, it can be made to emit light or flash with a predetermined color. By sequentially turning on and off from the upper side to the lower side (character decoration body 312d), it is possible to produce a light emission effect by creating a flow of light.

The diffusion decoration member 316 is disposed on the front side of the light emitting means 314 disposed mainly on the back side of the flowing water pattern-like background decoration body 312e, and has a polyhedral shape with a fine surface as shown in the figure. It diffuses so that the optical axis of the LED in the light emitting means 314 arranged on the rear side does not directly touch the eyes of the player who plays with the pachinko machine 1. Thereby, the glare with respect to a player can be suppressed.

Further, since the indirect light from the member arranged on the rear side is also diffused by the diffusion decoration member 316, it is difficult for the player to see the rear side of the diffusion decoration member 316, and the board arranged on the rear side Thus, it is possible to prevent the appearance of a member such as the design property.

Note that the decorative body 312 and the diffusion decorative member 316 are basically made of a light-transmitting member, and the front surface moves away from the player (goes to the rear side) from the outer peripheral side of the decorative unit 240 toward the center. It is formed as follows. As a result, the outer peripheral side of the decoration unit 240 is arranged in front of the player, and the center side is arranged in the rear of the player. The pachinko machine 1 has an unprecedented sense of depth.

The game ball effect space 308 is substantially the same space as the space defined by the background decorative bodies 312f, 312g, and 312h when viewed from the front.

Next, the effect unit 318 in the decoration unit 240 will be described. The production unit 318 of the present example is arranged on the rear side of the attacker device 270 in the central player 200, receives a game ball that has won a big winning opening 272 of the attacker device 270, and swings it in any one of four directions. A sorter 330 capable of sorting is provided (see FIG. 28).

As shown in FIGS. 29 to 32, the distribution device 330 has a guide passage 332 and a guide passage 33 that extend in an annular shape around an axis that extends in the vertical direction with a width slightly larger than the outer shape of the game ball.
2 is an entrance 334 through which the game ball detected by the count sensor 278 can enter the prize winning opening 272 in the attacker device 270 and is clockwise in plan view along the circumferential direction of the guide passage 332 from the entrance 334. First distribution port 33 through which game balls can be passed in sequence
6, the second distribution port 338, the third distribution port 340, and the first distribution port 336 from the opposite side across the entrance 334 to the second distribution port 338 and the third distribution port 340 A distribution base member 344 having a communication passage 342 that communicates so as to short-circuit the guide passage 332, and a distribution base member 344
And is communicated with any one of the entrance 334, the first distribution port 336, the second distribution port 338, the third distribution port 340, and the communication passage 342 according to the rotation angle. Rotating body 34 provided with a possible game ball housing portion 346 (see FIG. 30; corresponding to the game medium housing portion of the present invention).
8, a sorting motor 350 serving as a rotation driving unit that rotationally drives the rotating body 348, and a sorting cover member 352 that holds the sorting motor 350 at a predetermined position and covers the upper side of the sorting base member 344. Yes.

The distribution base member 344 in the distribution device 330 has an annular guide passage 332 disposed at the right end in the left-right direction of the distribution device 330 and has an outer peripheral diameter of 3 with respect to the outer diameter of the game ball. The diameter is ˜5 times (see FIGS. 31 and 32). The outer diameter of the rotating body 348 is
The diameter is slightly smaller than the outer diameter of the guide passage 332 and is smaller than the diameter of the rotating body used in the conventional pachinko machine. Therefore, as shown in the figure, the sorting apparatus 330 of this example has a small depth in the front-rear direction and a long form in the left-right direction.

In this example, the entrance 334, the first distribution port 336, the second distribution port 338, the third distribution port 3
40 and the circumferential positional relationship of the communication passage 342 are such that the center of the first distribution port 336 is the entrance 33.
The center of the second distribution port 338 is disposed at a position moved in the clockwise direction about 45 ° with respect to the center of the center 4 and about 40 ° with respect to the center of the first distribution port 336. It is arranged at a position moved in the clockwise direction, and the center of the third distribution port 340 is arranged at a position moved in the clockwise direction about 60 ° further from the center of the second distribution port 338. Yes. In addition, communication passage 34
2 is arranged at a position passing through the centers of the second distribution port 338 and the third distribution port 340. Specifically, the center of the communication passage 342 is about 30 ° plane with respect to the center of the second distribution port 338. It is arranged at a position moved in the clockwise direction. That is, the center of the communication passage 342 is arranged at a position moved about 65 ° counterclockwise in plan view with respect to the center of the entrance 334. In addition,
The center line of the communication passage 342 is arranged to face the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1.

The distribution base member 344 has an entrance receiving port 354 that is disposed at a substantially central position in the left-right direction with respect to the game area 37 and opens to the front side so as to face the delivery port 279 of the attacker device 270 and can communicate with the entrance port 334. Is provided. The entrance / receiving port 354 is disposed at the approximate center in the left-right direction with respect to the game area 37.

Further, the sorting base member 334 includes an entrance receiving port 354 and an entrance 334 of the guide passage 332.
And a storage passage 356 that extends in the left-right direction and can store a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 5 pieces including the inside of the guide passage 332). This storage passage 35
6 inclines so that it may become low toward the entrance 334, and the game ball received by the entrance entrance 354 rolls by gravity, and sends it to the entrance 334.

In addition, the sorting base member 334 has a storage passage 3 of the one received in the entry receiving port 354.
A discharge passage 358 is further provided for discharging the game balls not stored in 56 to the outside without returning them to the game ball effect space 308 or the game area 37. As shown in the figure, the discharge passage 358 is a passage extending in the left direction opposite to the storage passage 356 from the entry receiving port 354, and is inclined so as to become lower toward the left end. And storage passage 356
If the game ball is received in the entrance entrance 354 in a state where the game ball is stored in the vicinity of the entrance entrance 354, the game ball that has lost its place to the storage passage 356 naturally moves to the discharge passage 358, It rolls in the discharge passage 358 and is discharged from the left end of the sorting base member 334.

As shown in the figure, the distribution base member 334 is arranged such that the entrance 334 and the first distribution port 336 are opened to the outer periphery of the guide passage 332, and the second distribution port 338 and the third distribution port 334 are arranged. The mouth 340 is a through hole that opens on the guide passage 332.

Further, the distribution base member 334 is disposed on the guide passage 332 so as to be lowered toward the first distribution port 336 on the guide passage 332, and on the rear side of the storage passage 356, and is disposed on the first distribution port. A first distribution passage 362 is provided that extends from 336 to the left of the entrance 334 and to which the game balls distributed to the first distribution port 336 can roll. The first distribution passage 362 is formed so as to become lower toward the left direction, and an opening 364 for delivering a game ball to the lower side of the distribution base member 334 is formed at the left end thereof. (See FIG. 30).

Further, the distribution base member 334 prevents the game ball of the guide passage 332 from moving in the axial direction (inner peripheral side of the guide passage 332) at least at the position where the entrance 334 is disposed.
66. In this example, the communication passage 342 is formed so as to penetrate the inner peripheral wall 336, and the communication passage 342 is inclined so as to become lower toward the second distribution port 338 and the third distribution port 340. doing.

As shown in FIG. 30, the rotating body 348 in the sorting apparatus 330 has a game ball housing portion 34.
6 extends in the diameter direction through the center of the rotating body 348, and one end side (one end side of the outer periphery of the rotating body 348) and the lower side are open. The game ball housing portion 346 has a width that is substantially the same as the width of the guide passage 332 so that a game ball can be distributed. In this example, the inner peripheral wall 366 of the sorting base member 344 can be housed in the game ball housing portion 346 of the rotating body 348.

The rotating body 348 has a barrier portion 3 that prevents the game ball from passing through the entrance 334 when the game ball storage portion 346 and the entrance 334 of the sorting base member 344 are in a rotational position where they do not communicate with each other.
68. Due to the barrier portion 368, the rotating body 348 is placed on the outer periphery of the game ball housing portion 34.
6 has a cylindrical shape with one end opened. In addition, the rotating body 348 is disposed above the game ball housing portion 346 and the barrier portion 368 and has a cylindrical detection portion having a smaller diameter than the barrier portion 358 and a notch-shaped slit 370 at a predetermined position in the circumferential direction. 372 and a shaft portion 376 that is arranged to extend upward at the center of the rotating body 348 and can be connected to the drive shaft 374 of the sorting motor 350.

The sorting cover member 352 in the sorting device 330 has a motor fixing portion 378 for fixing and holding the sorting motor 350 and an insertion hole through which the drive shaft 374 of the sorting motor 350 fixed to the motor fixing portion 378 can pass. 380. In this example, the sorting motor 350 is fixed to the motor fixing portion 378 using a predetermined screw on the top of the sorting cover member 352.

Further, the sorting apparatus 330 of the present example includes an entry detection sensor 382 that is arranged on the storage passage 356 and can detect a game ball entering the entrance 334, and the entry detection sensor 382 includes:
It is fixed by being sandwiched between the sorting base member 344 and the sorting cover member 352. The sorting device 330 further includes a rotational position detection sensor 384 for detecting the rotational position of the rotating body 348 that is rotationally driven by the sorting motor 350, and the sensor fixing unit 386 of the sorting cover member 352 has a sensor fixing portion 386. The rotation position of the rotating body 348 is detected by detecting the slit 370 that is fixed and formed in the detection unit 372 of the rotating body 348.
In this example, the rotational position detection sensor 384 detects the slit 370 of the detection unit 372 when the game ball storage unit 346 of the rotating body 348 is in a rotational position communicating with the entrance 334. Further, the detection unit 372 and the rotational position detection sensor 384 of this example correspond to the rotational position detection means of the present invention.

Further, the distribution device 330 is disposed and fixed below the distribution base member 344, and the first distribution port 3.
The first release member 388 that discharges the game balls distributed to 36 from the left end front side of the distribution device 330 downward, and the game balls distributed to the second distribution port 338 to the game area 37 in the horizontal center. And a second release member 390 for releasing the game balls distributed to the third distribution port 340 downward from the right end front side of the distribution device 330. Yes. The first release member 388 and the second release member 390 are formed of a transparent resin so that the released game ball can be visually recognized from the outside.

The first discharge member 388 includes a first discharge receiving portion 392 that receives a game ball from the opening 364 of the first distribution passage 362, and a game ball received by the first discharge reception portion 392 at the left end of the distribution device 330. A first discharge guiding path 394 that guides to the front side, and a first discharge section 396 that includes a crune that can rotate and release the game ball guided by the first discharge guiding path 394 downward.
And. The first discharge guiding path 394 is inclined so as to become lower toward the first discharge portion 396.

Further, the second release member 390 receives a game ball falling from the second distribution port 338 of the distribution base member 344, and distributes the game ball received by the second release reception unit 398. A second discharge guide path 400 that guides the game area 37 substantially to the center in the left-right direction on the front side of the center of the minute device 330, and a game ball guided by the second release guide path 400 are rotated in a spiral shape. A second discharge portion 402 composed of a croon that can be dropped and released downward, a third discharge reception portion 404 that receives a game ball falling from the third distribution port 340 of the distribution base member 334, and a third discharge reception portion 404 A third discharge guide path 406 for guiding the received game ball to the right end front side of the sorting device 330.
And a third discharge portion 408 made of a croon that allows the game ball guided by the third discharge guide path 406 to rotate in a spiral shape and fall and discharge downward. In addition, the 2nd discharge | release guide path 400 and the 3rd discharge | release guide path 406 are inclined so that it may become low toward the 2nd discharge | release part 402 and the 3rd discharge | release part 408, respectively.

The distribution device 330 of this example is disposed above the upper end of the effect display device 202 as a whole,
The first discharge part 396, the second discharge part 402, and the third discharge part 408 are disposed at substantially the same height as the upper end of the effect display device 202. The first discharge member 388 and the second discharge member 390
Except for the first discharge part 396, the second discharge part 402, and the third discharge part 408.
It is in a state of being concealed by 12g (see FIG. 24 etc.).

In addition to the sorting device 330, the rendering unit 318 of this example is arranged at a position deviated from the center in the left-right direction to the left with respect to the game area 37 below the gaming ball rendering space 308. A first receiving port 410 (see FIG. 28, etc.) in which game balls distributed to any of the distribution port 336, the second distribution port 338, and the third distribution port 340 can be received; The second receiving port 412 that receives game balls that are distributed to any one of the first distributing port 336, the second distributing port 338, and the third distributing port 340 by 330 and not received by the first receiving port 410 (FIG. 27,
34 and FIG. 35 etc.).

In addition, the production unit 318 is arranged at a position below the center of the game ball production space 308 that is biased to the left of the center, and the rolling receiving stage 414 having a first receiving port 410 opened in the vicinity of the lower part and formed in a curved shape. And the first receiving port 41 on the right side of the rolling receiving stage 414 and below the second discharge unit 402.
A central stage 416 arranged slightly higher than 0, and a rolling stage 4 from the central stage 416
14, a guidance guidance stage 418 capable of guiding and guiding the game ball toward the direction 14, a rebound flight stage 420 at least partly arranged on the left side of the central stage 416 and vertically below the third discharge part 408, and a rolling stage 414, a recovery stage 422 (lower stage than the central stage 416, the guidance guidance stage 418, and the rebound flight stage 420) that has a second receiving port 412 that is open at the bottom and is curved.
34) and the game balls released from the first discharge unit 396 of the sorting device 330 are received and pass below the collection stage 422 and below the rolling stage 414 and the central stage 416. And a rolling guide member 424 that guides rolling to the rebound flight stage 420.

The first receiving port 410 in the effect unit 318 is arranged on the rolling receiving stage 414 in the lower part of the game ball effect space 308, and is arranged at a position that is very conspicuous from the player as shown in the figure. On the other hand, the second receiving port 412 is arranged at a position that is hardly visible to the player, and the first receiving port 410 has a special meaning in the game ball effect space 308. The player can recognize this.

The rolling receiving stage 414 has a first receiving port 410 disposed behind the center in the front-rear direction, and is formed in a curved shape such that the left side is higher than the first receiving port 410. In this rolling receiving stage 414, a weir part that guides a game ball rolling from the left end toward the first receiving opening 410 on the left side of the first receiving opening 410 to the front side of the center of the rolling receiving stage 414 in the front-rear direction. 426 and an anti-upward portion 4 that goes up on the right side of the first receiving port 410 and goes up to the right side of the front side in the front-rear direction.
28. A central stage 416 is developed on the right side extension of the anti-upward portion 428.

In this rolling receiving stage 414, the game ball supplied to the upper side (left side) of the weir part 426 is guided to the anti-upward part 428 by the weir part 426, and is supplied to the anti-upward part 428. Depending on the rolling speed of the game ball, it is possible that the game ball jumps out of the uphill portion 428 and falls onto the central stage 416. Note that the game balls that have not jumped out from the anti-upward portion 428 roll on the rolling receiving stage 414 in the direction of the first receiving port 410.

The central stage 416 is provided with a low resilience member on the upper surface thereof so that the game balls falling from the second discharge part 402 can be received with little repulsion, and the upper surface of the central stage 416 is guided by the guidance. It is inclined so as to become lower toward the stage 418, so that the game balls released from the second release unit 402 are received without being repelled and delivered to the guidance guidance stage 418. Low resilience members include “viscoelastic rubber and resin”, “foamed rubber and resin”, “encapsulated liquid and viscous fluid”, “encapsulated gel-like substance” , “Powder or granule encapsulated”, “nonwoven fabric”, “moquette”, “pile woven or piled material”, etc. can be used. “Honeynite (registered trademark)” is used.

The guide guidance stage 418 is arranged so as to connect the rear side in the front-rear direction of the central stage 416 and the rolling receiving stage 414, and is formed in a bridge shape whose width is substantially the same as the outer diameter of the game ball. . The guidance guidance stage 418 is formed with a branching portion 430 that is notched so as to expand toward the front side at the boundary with the rolling reception stage 414. Depending on the position in the front-rear direction, the rolling speed of the game ball, and the like, the game ball guided and guided by the branching unit 430 is not the direction of the rolling receiving stage 414 but the outside of the guidance guide stage 418, that is, the guidance guidance stage 418. It is guided and guided to a collection stage 422 disposed below.

In this example, the game balls released from the second discharge unit 402 and received by the central stage 416 are received with a high probability through the guide guidance stage 418 into the first receiving port 410 of the rolling receiving stage 414. It is like that.

The rolling guide member 424 is made of a transparent resin member, and the first discharge part 396 of the sorting device 330.
A receiving unit 432 that receives the game balls released from the game unit, and guides the game balls received by the receiving unit 432 substantially vertically along the left end of the game ball effect space 308, and then guides the curve with a predetermined curvature. A rolling guide rail 434 that rolls and guides the game ball to be guided in a substantially horizontal right direction below the game center stage 416, and a game ball that is rolled and guided to the right end of the rolling guide rail 434 in a substantially horizontal right direction. And a discharge port 436 for discharging to the outside. In this example, the game ball is discharged from the discharge portion 436 in a slightly upward direction from the horizontal direction.

The rebound flight stage 420 is a game ball released from the discharge port 436 of the rolling guide member 424.
A first repulsion flight unit 438 that can fly over the central stage 416 and rebound to the rolling receiving stage 414, and on the right side of the first repulsion flight unit 438 and substantially vertically below the third discharge unit 408. A game ball released from the third discharge unit 408 is provided with a second repulsion flight unit 440 capable of repelling flight in the direction in which the first receiving port 410 is arranged. These first repulsion flight part 438 and second repulsion flight part are configured by a high repulsion member that can repel and fly a game ball that collides at a predetermined speed with a high elastic repulsion force. Rubber, spring (metal,
An elastic member such as a resin can be used as appropriate. In this example, a high resilience resin is used.

As shown in the figure, the first repulsion flying portion 438 has an inclined surface (first inclined surface) whose right end rises high.
It is said that. As a result, the game ball released from the discharge port 436 of the rolling guide member 424 jumps over the upper side of the central stage 416 so as to be folded and is received by the rolling receiving stage 414 and released from the second discharge unit 402. The game balls received by the central stage 416 are received at the first receiving port 410 with a lower probability than the probability that they are received at the first receiving port 410.

The second repulsion flying portion 440 includes an inclined surface (second inclined surface) whose left end is slightly lowered, and a curved surface portion that smoothly connects the left end of the inclined surface and the right end of the first repulsive flying portion 438. ing.
As a result, the game ball released from the third release portion 408 collides with either the inclined surface or the curved surface portion of the second rebound flight portion 440 and rebounds and flies in the left direction where the first receiving port 410 is located. Thus, the first receiving port 41 has a lower probability than the case where the first rebound flight unit 438 performs rebound flight.
It can be accepted to 0.

The effect unit 318 can detect a first reception detection sensor 442 (see FIG. 35) capable of detecting a game ball received in the first reception port 410 and a game ball received in the second reception port 412. A second acceptance detection sensor 444 (see FIG. 34) is further provided. The second acceptance detection sensor 444 is supported by the unit support member 320, details of which will be described later.

As shown in FIGS. 34 and 35, the collection stage 42 is disposed downstream of the first receiving port 410.
2 is arranged, and the game ball received in the first receiving port 410 is the first receiving detection sensor 4.
After being detected at 42, it is sent to the recovery stage 422 and detected again by the second receiving detection sensor 444 via the second receiving port 412. That is, the game ball is the first receiving port 41.
When it is accepted to 0, it is detected by both the first acceptance detection sensor 442 and the second acceptance detection sensor 444, and when the game ball is not accepted into the first acceptance port 410, only the second acceptance detection sensor 444 is detected. Is to be detected.

Next, the unit support member 320 in the decoration unit 240 will be described. The unit support member 320 has an effect space 310 that can accommodate the decorative bodies 312, the light emitting means 314, the diffusion decorative member 316, the effect unit 318, and the like and can hold them in a predetermined position. As shown in FIG. 26, the unit support member 320 has an outer shape that is substantially the same as the outer shape of the holding plate 242 that holds the obstacle nail 230 and the like. The back plate portion 454 that closes the rear opening of the portion 450 and has a rectangular opening window 452 that is substantially the same size as the effect display device 202, and is arranged at the four outer corners of the outer cover portion 450 and extends outward. Flange-shaped attachment fixing part 4 having a plurality of insertion holes 456
58.

The attachment fixing portions 458 in the unit support member 320 are arranged at positions corresponding to the four corners where the attachment holes 258 are arranged on the rear surface side of the holding plate support frame 244, respectively.
The insertion hole 456 has a size that allows a predetermined screw screwed into the attachment hole 258 to be inserted.
By attaching and fixing the attachment fixing portion 458 to the attachment hole 258 of the holding plate support frame 244 via a predetermined screw, the unit support member 320 is attached and fixed to the rear surface side of the holding plate support frame 244. ing.

The unit support member 320 further includes an effect ball discharge passage 460 for discharging the game balls supplied into the game ball effect space 308 to the outside without returning them to the game area 37. The effect ball discharge passage 460 is used for the collection stage 42 after the game balls distributed into the game ball effect space 308 by the distribution device 330 in the effect unit 318 perform a predetermined effect operation.
The game balls collected by 2 and received in the second receiving port 412 are discharged. In the present example, a second reception detection sensor 444 is disposed in the middle of the effect ball discharge passage 460 (see FIG. 33).

As shown in FIG. 33, the decoration unit 240 of this example receives the game balls distributed to the discharge passage 358 by the distribution device 330 and guides and discharges them below the game board 5 without returning them to the game area 37. A guide discharge passage 462 is provided. This induction discharge passage 462
It is arranged on the left side of the background decoration body 312f so as to substantially follow the left end of the effect display device 202 in a front view, so that the game balls circulating in the guide discharge passage 462 cannot be visually recognized by the player.

The guide discharge passage 462 is formed so as to extend substantially vertically in a portion along the left end of the effect display device 202, and a plurality of protrusions 464 as speed suppressing means are alternately formed on the left and right inner wall surfaces of the vertical portion. Is formed. In the guide discharge passage 462, the game balls come into contact with the plurality of alternately arranged protrusions 464, so that an increase in the flow speed of the game balls can be suppressed. Prevent distribution at a speed above a certain level,
Various members arranged on the downstream side can be prevented from being damaged by a collision of game balls.

In addition, the guide discharge passage 462 is configured so that the game ball flows down substantially vertically in most of the portion, so that the guide ball discharges the game ball from the upper side of the game ball effect space 308 to the lower side of the game board 5. The proportion occupied by the passage 462 can be reduced as much as possible, and the guided discharge passage 4
62 does not interfere with other members.

Part of the guide discharge passage 462 of this example is the background decoration body 312 f and the unit support member 3.
20. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 33, the inner wall on the right side is formed integrally with the background decorative body 312f in the portion of the guide discharge passage 462 formed substantially vertically on the left side of the background decorative body 312f. The left inner wall is formed on the unit support member 320. Further, a downstream guide discharge passage 462 is formed in the unit support member 320.

As shown in FIG. 33, the guide discharge passage 462 has a guide discharge detection sensor 46 fixed to the unit support member 320 and capable of detecting a game ball flowing through the inside of the guide discharge passage 462.
6 is provided.

By the way, the decoration body 312 and the diffusion decoration member 316 in the decoration unit 240 of this example are provided with the holding plate 242 such as the gate 204 and the prize opening unit 234 held by the holding plate 242 disposed on the front side of the decoration unit 240. A portion protruding rearward from the rear surface can be inserted, or openings 470 and 472 that can pass the game balls won to the general winning port 224, the first starting port 212, and the second starting port 214 are formed to correspond to each other. (See FIGS. 26 and 35). In the opening portions 470 and 472 formed in the decorative body 312 (background decorative body 312e) and the diffusion decorative member 316, the holding plate 2 in the gate 204 and the prize opening unit 234 is provided.
42, a predetermined wiring cord connected to the gate 204 and the winning hole unit 234 can be extended rearward by inserting a portion protruding rearward from the rear surface of the holding plate 242, Even if the decoration body 312 and the diffusion decoration member 316 are made of a transparent resin, the portion protruding rearward from the holding plate 242 such as the gate 204 or the prize opening unit 234 can be made inconspicuous from the player. It has become.

The decoration unit 240 in this example is a rolling stage 41 disposed below the effect unit 318.
4 is green with the first entrance 410 as a cup, the central stage 416, the guidance stage 4
18 and the rebound flight stage 420 are fairways, and the collection stage 422 is a bunker. In addition, background decoration bodies 312f, 312g, and 312h simulating rocks and a running water pattern-like background decoration body 312e are arranged so as to surround each stage 414, 416, 418, 420, and 422. And, by these, the diorama of the golf course surrounded by rocks and water is developed in the production space 310, allowing the player to recognize the concept of the pachinko machine 1 at a glance, The expectation to the game by this pachinko machine 1 can be raised now.

Next, a game ball effect operation by the effect unit 318 in the decoration unit 240 will be described in detail. First, when a pair of opening and closing members 274 of the attacker device 270 disposed in the game area 37 is in an open state (in a big hit gaming state to be described later), It is delivered via the delivery port 279 to the entry entrance 354 of the sorting device 330 in the production unit 318.

As shown in FIG. 31A, the game ball B delivered to the entry / receiving port 354 of the sorting apparatus 330 is stored in the storage passage 356 unless a predetermined number of game balls B are stored in the storage passage 356. To the entrance 334 of the guide passage 332. At that time, the game ball B is detected by the approach detection sensor 382 disposed in the storage passage 356. As shown in the drawing, when the game ball housing portion 346 of the rotating body 348 is located at the rotational position communicating with the entrance 334 and there is no game ball B in the guide passage 332, the entrance 3
The game ball B is stored in the game ball storage portion 346 on the guide passage 332 after passing through the guide 34.

At this time, an inner peripheral wall 366 is provided on the inner periphery of the guide passage 332, and the inner peripheral wall 36 is provided.
6 prevents the game ball B that has entered the guide passage 332 from the entrance 334 from moving to the inner peripheral side of the guide passage 332, and the width of the guide passage 332 and the game ball storage portion 346 is the game ball B Therefore, only one game ball B enters the guide passage 332 from the entrance 334. That is, only one game ball B is stored in the game ball storage portion 346 of the rotating body 348.

When the game ball B is distributed to the first distribution port 336 in a state in which the game ball B is stored in the game ball storage unit 346, first, as shown in FIG. Is rotated about 45 ° in a clockwise direction in plan view, so that the game ball housing portion 346 and the first distribution port 336 communicate with each other. A guide inclined surface 360 that decreases toward the first distribution port 336 is formed at a circumferential position on the guide passage 334 where the first distribution port 336 opens. B naturally rolls toward the first distribution port 336, and the game balls B are distributed to the first distribution port 336. Then, the game balls B distributed to the first distribution port 336 are discharged downward from the first discharge portion 396 through the first distribution passage 362.

On the other hand, when game balls are distributed to the second distribution port 338 or the third distribution port 340 in a state where the game ball B is stored in the game ball storage unit 346 as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4D, the rotating body 348 is rotated by about 65 ° in the counterclockwise direction in plan view, so that the game ball housing 3
46 and the communication passage 342 communicate with each other. The communication passage 342 is inclined so that the rear end portion where the second distribution port 338 and the third distribution port 340 are disposed is lower than the front end portion thereof. The game ball B sent to the part naturally rolls toward the rear end. The communication passage 342 is connected to the inner peripheral wall 3 of the guide passage 332.
66 so that the game ball B can move to the rear end opposite to the front end through the inside so as to short-circuit the annular guide passage 332. Yes.

Then, as shown in FIG. 32D, the game ball B is moved to the rear end of the communication passage 342, that is, between the second distribution port 338 and the third distribution port 340. . In this state, the game ball housing portion 346 of the rotator 348 is in a state of being in partial communication with the second distribution port 338 and the third distribution port 340 respectively. No. 338, 340
However, the game ball B remains between the second distribution port 338 and the third distribution port 340.

From the state shown in FIG. 4D, the rotating body 348 is moved about 3 in the counterclockwise direction in plan view.
When the game ball receiving portion 346 is completely communicated with the second distribution port 338 by rotating by 0 °, the game ball B is distributed to the second distribution port 338, and the second distribution port 338 is moved to the second distribution port 338. It falls through and is discharged downward through the second discharge portion 402 (see (e) in the figure). The figure (
When the rotating body 348 is rotated by about 30 ° in the clockwise direction in plan view from the state shown in FIG. 4B), the game ball housing portion 346 is in a state of being completely in communication with the third distribution port 340. The ball B is distributed to the third distribution port 340, falls through the third distribution port 340, and falls into the third discharge portion 40.
8 will be discharged downward (see (f) in the figure).

As shown in FIG. 5A, since the cylindrical barrier portion 368 is provided on the outer periphery of the rotating body 348, the entrance 334 is formed by the barrier portion 368 when the rotating body 348 rotates.
Is closed, the game ball B in the storage passage 356 is prevented from passing through the entrance 334, and the game ball B can be retained in the storage passage 356.

Further, when a predetermined number (for example, five) of game balls B are stored in the storage passage 356, the stored left-end game balls B reach the vicinity of the entrance receiving port 354, and more game balls B Is received at the entry entrance 354, the received game ball B is positioned on the discharge passage 358 where the left side is lowered, and the left side of the discharge passage 358 rolls leftward and is discharged to the outside. Become.

Next, the rendering operation of the game ball B on the downstream side of the sorting device 330 in the rendering unit 318 will be described.

First, the game balls B distributed to the first distribution port 336 by the distribution device 330 are received in the tube-shaped rolling guide rail 434 (the rolling guide member 424) via the first discharge portion 396. Then, the left end of the game ball production space 308 descends all at once, and the rolling stage 414 and the central stage 41
6 is discharged from the discharge port 436 of the rolling guide rail 434 toward the first repulsion flight part 438 of the rebound flight stage 420 with vigorous discharge. Then, the game ball B released toward the first repulsion flight unit 438 is in the direction opposite to the direction (left direction) released by the high repulsion member constituting the first repulsion flight unit 438, and the central stage. It is possible to entertain the movement by jumping to 416 and falling on the rolling stage 414 and showing the player the game ball B that jumps dynamically in the pachinko machine 1. (Fig. 2
4 is a route indicated by a one-dot chain line).

On the other hand, the game ball B distributed to the second distribution port 338 by the distribution device 330 is dropped and released from the second discharge unit 402 disposed substantially at the center in the left-right direction of the game ball effect space 308, and the effect display device 202. Is dropped onto the central stage 416 so as to cut the front side of (the route indicated by the broken line in FIG. 24). The game ball B that has fallen to the central stage 416 is received by the central stage 416 with almost no jump and rolls to the rolling receiving stage 414 via the guide guidance stage 418. Thereby, the game ball B moves quickly on the central stage 416,
From the central stage 416 to the rolling stage 414, the movement is relatively slow, and the game ball B can be enjoyed with movement and static movements.

On the other hand, the game ball B distributed to the third distribution port 340 by the distribution device 330 is the second repulsion of the rebound flight stage 420 from the third discharge unit 408 disposed on the right side of the center of the game ball effect space 308. It is dropped and released onto the flying part 440. Then, the game ball B that has fallen on the second repulsion flight part 440 immediately rebounds in the direction of the rolling receiving stage 414 (left direction) by the highly repulsive member (in FIG. 24, a two-dot chain line). Route shown). By giving the game ball B a continuous movement due to the fall and rebound flight, the player can entertain the player by causing the game ball B to move rhythmically. Since the second rebound flying portion 440 is provided with a curved surface portion, the direction and position of the rebound flying differ depending on the position at which the game ball B falls, and randomly depending on the fall state of the game ball B. The movement of the jumping game ball B can be enjoyed.

It should be noted that as the game balls repelled from the rebound flight stage 420 (the first rebound flight unit 438 and the second rebound flight unit 440) fly to the left side of the rolling reception stage 414, rolling on the rolling reception stage 414 is performed. Will jump from the uphill portion 428 arranged on the right side of the rolling stage 414 toward the central stage 416, and the jumping game ball B will ride on the central stage 416 or may be the recovery stage 422. The player will be able to entertain by falling down.
[Characteristics of Game Board] A description will be given based on FIGS.

FIG. 36A is a drawing substitute photo showing the game board from the front with the light emitting means turned on, and FIG. 36B is a drawing substitute showing the game board from the front with the light emitting means turned off. It is a photograph. FIG. 37 (A) is a drawing-substituting photograph in which the vicinity of the logo decoration body of the game board is copied from an oblique side,
B) is a drawing substitute photograph in which a part of the game board is copied from above. FIG. 38A is a drawing-substituting photograph in which the gaming board according to the present invention is copied from the front, and FIG. 38B is a drawing-substituting photograph in which the conventional gaming board is copied from the front. FIG. 39A is a drawing-substituting photograph in which the gaming board according to the present invention is photographed from the diagonally left front, and FIG. 39B is a drawing-substituting photograph in which the conventional gaming board is photographed from the diagonally left front.

By the way, as shown in FIGS. 38 (B) and 39 (B), the game board in the conventional pachinko machine is made of wooden plywood with a predetermined thickness, and obstacle nails are planted in a predetermined gauge arrangement on the front side. A game board base, and a front component member that is fixed to the front side of the game board base and that defines an outer periphery of the game area and has a guide rail that guides a game ball that is driven into the game area.
The game board base has a through-hole penetrating in the front-rear direction, and a frame-shaped central accessory is fixed to the through-hole from the front side of the game board base, and the game board passes through the frame of the central bonus The display screen of the effect display device fixed to the rear side of the base can be visually recognized by the player. In this way, since the conventional game board is configured, a space extending rearward from the front surface of the game board base can be formed in the frame of the central bonus, and the space between the effect display device can be formed. In the space, an accessory such as a stage or a three-dimensionally decorated ornament is arranged to prevent the game board from becoming flat.

In order to differentiate from the conventional game board, it is conceivable to attach a larger effect display device, that is, a central accessory having a larger frame to the game board base. However, when the central actor is enlarged, the game area formed around it becomes relatively small, so the range where the game ball flows down becomes narrow, the change in the movement of the game ball becomes poor, and You may not be able to enjoy the movement, which may reduce your interest in gaming.

Since the game board 5 of the present example has the above-described configuration, as shown in FIGS. 36 to 39, the three-dimensional decoration unit 240 disposed on the rear side of the transparent holding plate 242 that holds the obstacle nail 230 and the like. The player can visually recognize the decorative body 312 and the like that are shaped in the figure, and the entire game board 5 has a depth, and can give the player an impression different from the conventional game board at first glance, In the island facility of the hall where various pachinko machines are installed, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment is more conspicuous and can attract the player's interest strongly.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 38 (B) and 39 (B), in the conventional game board, a predetermined pattern characterizing the pachinko machine is applied to the front surface of the game board base on which the obstacle nail is implanted. However, the design is drawn so that it looks three-dimensional when viewed from the front of the game board (see FIG. 3).
8 (B)), when the game board is viewed from the side other than the front, for example, as shown in FIG. 39 (B),
It can be discriminated at a glance that the symbol is a three-dimensional symbol that cannot be seen three-dimensionally. And all the conventional game boards have such a structure, and were familiar and well-known to the player.

However, the game board 5 in the pachinko machine 1 of this example uses the holding plate 242 that holds the obstacle nail 230 as a transparent member, and the decorative body 312 and the like arranged on the rear side thereof as a three-dimensionally shaped member. As shown in FIG. 36 to FIG. 39, the decorative body 312 that can be seen from any angle when viewed from the gaming board 5 is three-dimensional, and the gaming board 5 is deep and deep. At first glance, it gives a distinctly different impression. Also,
Since the holding plate 242 for holding the obstacle nail 230 is transparent, the player holds the holding plate 24.
2 is hardly visible, and as shown in FIG.
The game board 5 can be seen as being planted on the surface of the game board 12 and is completely different from the conventional game board. As a result, for a player who is familiar with the conventional game board, the game board 5 is completely unseen, so that the player's interest is strongly attracted so that the player can play with the pachinko machine 1 of this example. It has become.

Further, the game board 5 of this example has a diffusion decoration member 316 disposed on the rear side of the decoration body 312,
Further, the light emitting means 314 is disposed on the rear side, and the decoration body 312 (background decoration body 312e) and the diffusion decoration member 316 are formed as a transparent member in a multi-layer structure, so that each member is disposed in the depth direction. Is visible and has a deeper decoration. In addition, the light emitting means 314 arranged on the rearmost side emits light in a dot shape, which makes it easier to recognize the position of the light emitting means 314 in the front-rear direction compared to the case where light is emitted in a planar shape. Further, it is possible to recognize that the light emitting means 314 is disposed at a position further away from the diffusion decoration member 316 by a predetermined distance, and the gaming board 5 has a deeper depth and a stronger sense of depth. As can be seen from a comparison between FIG. 36A and FIG. 36B, the sense of depth is enhanced by causing the light emitting means 314 to emit light.

Further, in the conventional gaming machine, the design applied to the base of the game board in which the obstacle nail is implanted cannot be made to emit light, but the game board 5 of this example holds the obstacle nail 230 as shown in the figure. The decorative unit 240 capable of emitting light is disposed on the rear side of the holding plate 242 to be transparent.
Since the decorative body 212 is arranged, the portion where the obstacle nail 230 is held can also be decorated with light emission, and the player's interest can be attracted as a game board 5 that has never been seen before. .

In addition, as shown in FIG. 37 (B), a large diorama reflecting the image of a golf course is provided in the game board 5 so that the stage setting according to the concept of the pachinko machine 1 can be recognized at a glance. And the cup (first receiving port 410) provided on the green (rolling stage 414) in the diorama is conspicuously arranged, so that when a game ball is received in the cup, It can be recalled that there is a good thing for the player (in this example, a high probability state is entered), and the expectation for the game of the pachinko machine 1 can be enhanced.
[Functional Configuration of Main Substrate and Peripheral Substrate] A description will be given based on FIG.

  FIG. 40 is a block diagram schematically showing the control configuration of the pachinko machine.

The control of the pachinko machine 1 is broadly divided into a group of the main board 500 and a group of the peripheral board 502, and among these, the group of the main board 500 plays game operations (winning detection, winning judgment, special symbol display, award display). Sphere payout etc.), and a group of peripheral boards 502 controls the rendering operation (light emission decoration, sound output, liquid crystal display, etc.).

The main board 500 includes a main control board 94 and a payout control board 133. As illustrated, the main control board 500 includes a main control MPU 504 as a microprocessor and a main control I / O port 506 as an input / output device (I / O device). The main control MPU 504 includes a ROM for storing various processing programs and various commands,
A RAM that temporarily stores data is incorporated. It also has a built-in function to prevent fraud.

Through the main control I / O port 506, the count sensor 278 and the first start port sensor 216
, Detection signals from the second start port sensor 218, the gate sensor 206, each general winning port sensor 226, the all winning port winning number counting sensor 508, the magnetic detection sensor 510, the ball discharge sensor 248, and the like are input. ing.

In addition, although it is abbreviate | omitted about a specific arrangement position, all the prize-winning prize number counting sensors 508 are omitted.
All game balls won in a plurality of types of winning holes provided in the game area 37 (in this example, the general winning port 224, the first starting port 212, the second starting port 214, and the big winning port 272) are detected. This is a sensor, and the number of winning balls is counted by the main control MPU 504 based on the detection of the game balls by the all winning mouth winning number counting sensor 508. Also,
The magnetic detection sensor 510 is provided on the rear side of the game board 5 and in the vicinity of the first start port 212 and the second start port 214 in the game area 37 and detects a magnetic change. In other words, the magnetic detection sensor 510 is a sensor that detects that an illegal act of illegally winning a game ball at the first start port 212 and the second start port 214 using a magnet or the like has been performed. When it is detected that the magnetism has changed, the main control MPU 504 performs processing for notifying that fraud has been made.

The main control MPU 504 also controls the main control I / O port 50 based on the detection signal described above.
6 through the opening solenoid 220, the attacker solenoid 276, and the special symbol display 302.
A drive signal for driving the special symbol hold display 304, the status indicator 306, the normal symbol display 322, and the normal symbol hold display 324 is output.

Various commands are exchanged between the main control board 94 and the payout control board 133, that is, bidirectionally, and between the main control board 94 and the peripheral control board 92, the main control board 94 to the peripheral control board. Various commands are output to 92, that is, in one direction.

As shown in the figure, the payout control board 133 has a payout control MPU as a microprocessor.
512 and a payout control I / O port 514 as an I / O device. The payout control MPU 512 incorporates a ROM that stores various processing programs and various commands, and a RAM that temporarily stores data. It also has a built-in function to prevent fraud.

A ball dispenser 125 (dispensing motor 126) output from the main control board 94 is driven.
The command is input via the payout control I / O port 514, and the payout control MPU 512
Based on the command, the payout mode of the ball payout device 125 via the payout control I / O port 514.
A driving signal for driving the data 126 is output. As a result, the ball dispensing device 125 has a predetermined number of
Pay out the prize ball. The payout control MPU 512 is a prepaid card unit (not shown).
When a ball rental request signal is input from, a ball rental is paid out. Also, the payout control MPU 512 has a main control function.
When an abnormality occurs output from the control board 94 (for example, a magnetic change is detected by the magnetic detection sensor 510).
This command is detected via the payout control I / O port 514.
A drive that stops the driving of the firing motor 128 in the launching device unit 130 based on the command.
A motion stop signal is output via the payout control I / O port 514. This makes the launch motor
No. 128 is designed to stop driving when an abnormality occurs.

The peripheral board 502 includes a peripheral control board 92. As shown in the figure, the peripheral control board 92 includes a sub-integrated MPU 520 as a microprocessor, a sub-integrated ROM 522 that stores various processing programs and various commands, Sound source IC for high-quality performance
524 and a sound source ROM 526 in which sound information such as music and sound effects referred to by the sound source IC 524 is stored.

Upon receiving the command from the main control board 94, the sub-integrated MPU 520 creates a display command related to the display effect based on this command and outputs it to the liquid crystal display board 528. The liquid crystal display substrate 528 is a LCD according to the display command output from the sub-integrated MPU 520.
The effect display device 202 comprising the above is controlled to display decoration pattern variation display, character display, etc.

The sub-integrated MPU 520 includes a parallel input / output port, a serial input / output port, and the like, and upon receiving a command from the main control board 94, creates an effect command related to the effect based on this command. Are output to the sound source IC 524 from the parallel input / output port. The sound source IC 524 reads sound information from the sound source ROM 526 in accordance with the effect command output from the sub-integrated MPU 520, and the speakers 18, 57 described above.
Control is performed so that music, sound effects, etc. are produced according to various productions. Sub-integrated M
The PU 520 outputs drive data for driving the decoration lamp 530 such as the side decoration device 52 arranged on the front frame 4 in accordance with the effect command.

In addition, the sub-integrated MPU 520 includes LEDs mounted on various light emitting means 314 arranged on the game board 5 from the serial input / output port to the lamp driving board 532 in accordance with the effect command.
ON / OFF data for turning on / off (ON / OFF) and drive data for driving the sorting motor 350 are output.

In addition, detection signals from a rotational position detection sensor 384 that detects the rotational position of the sorting motor 350, an entry detection sensor 382, a guide discharge detection sensor 466, a first reception detection sensor 442, a second reception detection sensor 444, and the like, This is input to the peripheral control board 92 via the lamp driving board 532. The sub-integrated MPU 520 includes a rotational position detection sensor 384, an entry detection sensor 382,
When detection signals from the guidance discharge detection sensor 466, the first reception detection sensor 442, and the second reception detection sensor 444 are input, a control signal is output to the sorting motor 350, the liquid crystal control board 528, and the like.

In the sub-integrated MPU 520, the number of game balls detected by the entry detection sensor 382 and the number of game balls detected by the second acceptance detection sensor 444 are collated, and the game balls detected by each are detected. If the number of the images is different, it is determined that the ball clogging has occurred in the effect unit 318, and the fact is notified.

Thus, in the present embodiment, the special symbol display 302 that displays the special symbols in a variable manner is provided on the main board 5.
The main control MPU 504 mounted on 00 controls the effect display device 202, the decorative lamp 530, various light emitting means 314, and the like by the sub-integrated MPU 520 mounted on the peripheral board 502. Therefore, the control burden on the main board 500 (main control MPU 504) can be reduced, and various effects can be executed by the effect display device 202, the decoration unit 240, and the like under the control of the peripheral board 502 (sub-integrated MPU 520). It is possible to prevent the interest in the production from deteriorating.
[About game content]
Next, the game content realized by the pachinko machine 1 described above will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 9 and the like, the game ball is launched by the launcher unit 130 provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 1 by the player operating the operation handle 32. The game ball launched from the launcher unit 130 is released to the upper part of the game area 37 through the area surrounded by the outer rail 76 and the inner rail 77 of the launch rail 19 and the guide rail 78, and the game area 37 is passed through the obstacle nail. It flows down toward the out port 228 while colliding with 230 and the like. When the game ball flowing down the game area 37 passes through the gate 204 and is detected by the gate sensor 206, the normal symbol display unit 322 starts to display the variation of the normal symbol.

When a game ball is detected by the gate sensor 206, the normal random number per symbol is extracted from a counter that updates the normal random number per symbol within a predetermined range. When normal symbol display on the normal symbol display 322 is started, it is determined whether or not to win based on the random number per normal symbol. As a result of the variable display, the mode according to the determination result To stop the LED. Specifically, if it is determined to be a win, the upper LED of the normal symbol display 322
The normal symbol variation display is stopped in a state where is turned on, and when it is determined that it is out of place, the normal symbol variation display is stopped while the lower LED of the normal symbol display 322 is lit.

Further, when the normal symbol display unit 322 is executing the normal symbol variation display, and when the variable winning ball apparatus 210 is controlled to open and close based on the result of the normal symbol display unit 322 being a hit. The normal random number per game symbol extracted based on the game ball passing through the gate 204 and detected by the gate sensor 206 can be stored up to a predetermined number (four in this embodiment). The number of determination random numbers per ordinary symbol (the number of ordinary symbols stored) is displayed by a normal symbol hold display 324. As described above, the normal symbol hold display 324 is constituted by two LEDs. In this example, turning on the upper LED indicates that the number of reserved maps is 1, and turning on the upper and lower two LEDs indicates that the number of reserved drawings is 2, By flashing the LED and turning on the lower LED, it is indicated that the number of ordinary reserved memory is 3, and by flashing the upper and lower two LEDs, it is indicated that the number of ordinary reserved memory is 4.

Further, the normal symbol change display on the normal symbol display 322 stops after the elapse of a predetermined period, and when the display result of the normal symbol at the time of the stop becomes “winning”, the variable winning ball apparatus 210 is kept for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) Control to open state. On the other hand, when the display result of the normal symbol display 322 becomes “displaced”, the closed state in which the game balls cannot be received at the second start port 214 without controlling the variable winning ball device 210 to the open state. The first start port 212 is in a state where it can accept a game ball.

That is, the second start port 214 is controlled to be opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) when the display result corresponding to the normal symbol display 322 is stopped and displayed. Specifically, the start opening solenoid 220 is moved and the movable piece 222 is rotated based on the display result corresponding to the normal symbol display 322 being stopped, and the variable winning ball apparatus 210 is opened. Control. When the predetermined period has elapsed, the start opening solenoid 220 is moved again to move the movable piece 22.
2 is rotated, and the variable winning ball apparatus 210 is controlled to be closed. By controlling the variable winning ball device 210 to the open state, the game ball can be received at the second starting port 214, and by controlling the variable winning ball device 210 to the closed state, the game ball cannot be received. become.

In addition, when a game ball flowing down the game area 37 wins the first start port 212 or the second start port 214, the special symbol display unit 302 can start a special symbol change display (for example,
If the game is not a big hit game, and the special symbol and the decorative symbol are not being displayed, the special symbol display unit 302 starts the special symbol variable display and the effect display device 202 uses the predetermined decoration. The symbol change display is started, and after a predetermined period, the special symbol indicator 30
2 is stopped, and the decorative symbol variation display in the effect display device 202 is stopped, and the display result is derived.

In this embodiment, two starting ports, a first starting port 212 and a second starting port 214 provided in the variable winning ball apparatus 210, are provided as winning ports for which the variation display of special symbols is permitted. The number of start ports provided in the variable winning ball apparatus 210 is not limited to these, and for example, only one of the first start port 212 and the second start port 214 may be provided. In addition, a game ball won at the first start port 212 and detected by the first start port sensor 216, and a game ball won at the second start port 214 and detected by the second start port sensor 218. Based on this, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out.

In addition, when a game ball is won at the first start port 212 and the game ball is detected by the first start port sensor 216, and when a game ball is won at the second start port 214, a game is won by the second start port sensor 218. A different number of game balls may be paid out when a ball is detected. For example, when a game ball is won at the first start port 212, and three game balls are detected by the first start port sensor 216, three game balls are paid out, and the game ball is won at the second start port 214, and the second When game balls are detected by the start port sensor 218, four game balls may be paid out.

Further, when a game ball is detected by the first start port sensor 216 and the second start port sensor 218, the big hit determination random number is extracted from a counter that updates the predetermined big hit determination random number. Further, when the special symbol display 302 starts to display the variation of the special symbol (and the effect display device 2).
02, when the decorative symbol variation display is started) based on the big hit determination random number (15
(Per R, per 2R, or small hit), the lighting of the LED of the special symbol display 302 is controlled in a manner corresponding to the determination result as a result of the variable display, and the effect display device 2
In 02, a decorative symbol is derived and displayed. Specifically, when it is determined to be a hit (15 hits, 2 hits, small hits), the four LEDs of the special symbol display 302 are turned on and displayed in a specific manner, and the effect display device 202 is displayed. The specific display result of the decorative design is derived and displayed on the screen. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is out of place, the four LEDs of the special symbol display unit 302 are lit and displayed in a mode (out-of-band design) different from the specific mode, and the effect display device 202 displays a display result that is in a shifted state (Out of symbol: non-specific display result, in this embodiment, a combination of at least two types of identification information (design)) is derived and displayed. As described above, the display result of the special symbol on the special symbol display device 302 corresponds to the display result of the decorative symbol on the effect display device 202.

Also, the decorative symbols that are variably displayed on the effect display device 202 are symbols for effects different from the special symbols that are variably displayed on the special symbol display 302. The contents are displayed to the player with the effect being further enhanced by using the decorative design for the effect. That is, when the four LEDs of the special symbol display 302 are lit and displayed in a specific manner, transition control is performed to the big hit gaming state (15R gaming state, 2R gaming state) or the small hit gaming state. Even if the display result of the decorative symbol on the effect display device 202 becomes the specific display result, if the four LEDs of the special symbol display unit 302 are lit in a manner different from the specific manner, the big hit gaming state and the small hit state Transition control to the gaming state is not performed.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the specific mode to be lit and displayed by the four LEDs of the special symbol display 302 is a special mode (specific symbol) and a non-special mode (non-specific symbol) different from the special mode, Special aspects (small hit symbols) are included, and the special aspects (specific symbols) include high-profit special features (15R specific symbols) and low-profit special features (2R specific symbols), and non-special features (
The non-specific symbol) includes a low-profit non-special aspect (2R non-specific symbol).

Then, the four LEDs of the special symbol display 302 are set to a high profit special mode (1
5R specific symbol) is displayed on the effect display device 202 as a display result of the decorative symbol, among the special display results, the high profit special display result (big hit symbol: in this embodiment, the same symbol combination). When the four LEDs of the special symbol display 302 are lit and displayed in a low-profit special mode (2R specific symbol) among the specific modes, the special display is displayed on the effect display device 202 as the decorative symbol display result. Of the results, the low-profit special display result (chance eye (combination of predetermined decorative symbols out of the missing symbols): In this embodiment, for example, “123
”,“ 234 ”, etc., a combination of symbols added in order).

In addition, the four LEDs of the special symbol display 302 are connected to a low-profit non-special aspect (2
In the case of lighting display with R non-specific symbol, the low profit non-special display result (chance point (predetermined decorative symbol of the off symbol) of the specific display result is displayed on the effect display device 202 as the display result of the decorative symbol. Combination): In this embodiment, for example, a combination of symbols such as “123” and “234” added in order is derived and displayed, and the four LEDs of the special symbol display 302 are out of specific modes. In the case of lit display in a special mode (small winning symbol), the special display result (chance eye (predetermined combination of decorative symbols out of missed symbols) is displayed as a decorative symbol display result on the effect display device 202. ): In this embodiment, for example,
A combination of symbols such as “123” and “234” added in order is derived and displayed.

In this embodiment, the low-profit special display result derived and displayed on the effect display device 202 when the low-profit special mode is derived and displayed on the special symbol display 302, and the low-profit non-special mode on the special symbol display 302 The low-profit non-special display result derived and displayed on the effect display device 202 when the symbol is derived and displayed, and the effect display device 2 when the special mode is derived and displayed on the special symbol display 302
The special display result derived and displayed in 02 is combined with the same symbol combination (for example, “123”
, “234” etc., which are added in order). Therefore, it is difficult for a player who is viewing the effect display device 202 to recognize whether the game is in the small hit game state or the game state per 2R, and whether the game is 2R specific or 2R non-specific. It becomes difficult to know if there is.

When the four LEDs of the special symbol display 302 are lighted and displayed in a special mode (high profit special mode and low profit special mode), the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state and higher than the normal state after the big hit gaming state is finished. High probability state that is determined to be a big hit with a probability (in this example, 10 times the probability of the normal state) (in this embodiment, a high probability state is determined to be a big hit with a probability of 1 / 319.25, a low probability In the state, it is determined to be a big hit with a probability of 1 / 31.925. On the other hand, the four LEDs of the special symbol display 302 are non-special aspects (low profit non-special aspects).
When it is lit and displayed, the high probability state is not controlled.

In addition, when four LEDs of the special symbol display 302 are lit and displayed in a special mode (high profit special mode, low profit special mode) and non-special mode (low profit non-special mode) and controlled to the big hit gaming state. On the condition that a predetermined condition to be described later is satisfied, the normal symbol display unit 322 normally displays the fluctuation time from the start of the special symbol variation display after the big hit gaming state to the stop display of the special symbol. The variable time from the start of the variable display of the symbol to the stop display of the normal symbol is controlled to a time-saving state in which it is shortened from the normal state.

The decorative symbol variation display by the effect display device 202 is synchronized with the special symbol variation display by the special symbol indicator 302. Specifically, when the special symbol display unit 302 starts the special symbol variation display, the effect display device 202 starts the decorative symbol variation display, and the special symbol display unit 302 stops the special symbol display (the special symbol display unit). When the display result is derived and displayed), the effect display device 202 displays the decoration symbol in a stopped manner (the display result of the decoration symbol is derived and displayed). That is, the variation time of the special symbol by the special symbol display 302 and the variation time of the decorative symbol by the effect display device 202 are the same time, and the special symbol display 302 in the short time state.
As the special symbol variation time is shortened, the decorative symbol variation time by the effect display device 202 is also shortened.

Further, in the time reduction state, the control for further extending the opening time in which the second start port 214 is opened than in the normal state (in this embodiment, 0.5 seconds in the normal state, and in the time reduction state,
5 seconds), and the control for increasing the probability that the result of the normal symbol variation display on the normal symbol display 322 is hit (in this embodiment, the upper LED of the normal symbol display 322 is turned on) is executed. Is done. The normal state is a gaming state different from the high probability state and the short time state.

In addition, the control in the short time state may be executed in parallel with the control in the high probability state. In this case, the probability of being determined to be a big hit is higher than that in the normal state, and the control in the short time state is executed, which is extremely advantageous for the player. On the other hand, when the control in the short-time state is not executed in parallel with the control in the high-probability state, the probability of being determined to be a big hit is the same as that in the normal state. Is also in a state advantageous to the player. Thus, in this embodiment, a high-probability time-short state in which control of a high-probability state is executed in parallel as a time-short state, and a low-probability time-short state in which control of a high-probability state is not executed in parallel,
Control to one of them.

Also, if the above-mentioned short-time state control is not executed in parallel with the high-probability state control being executed, the short-time state control is not executed, but the probability of being determined to be a big hit is higher than the normal state. Therefore, the player is in an advantageous state. As described above, in this embodiment, one of the high-probability short-time state in which the control in the short-time state is executed in parallel as the high-probability state and the high-probability non-time-short state in which the control in the short-time state is not executed in parallel. To control. In the low-probability short-time state, the probability of being determined to be a big hit is the same as that in the normal state. Therefore, the low-probability short-time state and the normal state may be collectively referred to as a low-probability state.

In this embodiment, the four LEDs of the special symbol display 302 are replaced with a high profit special mode (15R
In the case of lighting display with a specific symbol), the high probability time-short state is controlled after the end of the big hit gaming state. In addition, when the four LEDs of the special symbol display 302 are lit and displayed in a low-profit special mode, when controlling to a high-probability short-time state according to the gaming state, and when controlling to a high-probability non-short-time state There is. Specifically, when exiting the jackpot gaming state, it is determined whether or not the termination condition of the short-time state described later is satisfied, and if the termination condition of the short-time state is not satisfied, control to a high probability short-time state, If the termination condition for the short-time state is satisfied, the high-probability non-short-time state is controlled.

In addition, when the four LEDs of the special symbol display 302 are lit and displayed in a low-profit non-special mode (2R non-specific symbol), the low probability short-time state is controlled according to the gaming state, and the normal state is set. There is a case to control. Specifically, when ending the jackpot gaming state, it is determined whether or not a short-time state termination condition to be described later is satisfied, and if the short-time state termination condition is not satisfied, control to a low probability short-time state, If the termination condition for the short-time state is satisfied, the normal state is controlled. In this embodiment, the four LEDs of the special symbol display 302 are replaced with a low-profit non-special aspect (2
In the case of controlling to a low-probability short-time state after the jackpot gaming state is ended based on the fact that it is lit and displayed in the non-specific symbol (R), the special symbol display unit 302 displays the fluctuation of the special symbol a predetermined number of times (100 times in this example). Is executed, it is determined that the time-saving end condition is satisfied, the control of the low-probability time-saving state is ended, and the transition control to the normal state is performed.

The low profit special mode (2R specific symbol) includes a first low profit special mode (2R specific symbol A) and a second low profit special mode (2R specific symbol B). 302-4
When the LEDs are lit and displayed in the second low-profit special mode (2R specific symbol B) and controlled to a high probability time-short state after the big hit, the special symbol indicator 302 is used a predetermined number of times (in this example, When the special symbol variation display (100 times) is executed (when the time-short end condition is satisfied), the control in the high-probability short-time state is terminated and the transition control to the high-probability non-short-time state is performed. As described above, the first low-profit special mode is more advantageous to the player than the second low-profit special mode.

In addition, not only in the above-described example, in the short time state (high probability short time state, low probability short time state), the variation time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol in the special symbol display 302 and the effect display device 202 is shortened compared to the normal state. Control, control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 322 from the normal state, control for increasing the probability that the result of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 322 becomes a hit, the variable prize One of the control for extending the opening time for the ball device 210 to be opened from the normal state, the control for increasing the number of times the variable winning ball device 210 is opened to the normal state, or Any combination (or all) may be executed.

Further, when the four LEDs of the special symbol display 302 are lit and displayed in a special mode (small hit symbol), the small symbol game state is controlled. Then, after the end of the small hit gaming state, the game state before the start of the small hit gaming state is continued. Specifically, if the high probability state control is executed before the small hit gaming state is started, the high probability state control is executed even after the small hit gaming state is ended, and before the small hit gaming state is started. In the case where the time-short state control is being executed, the time-short state control is executed after the end of the small hit gaming state if the time-short end condition is not satisfied. For example, when the game state is the high probability short-time state, if the short-term end condition is not satisfied when the small hit state is satisfied, control is made to the high-probability short-time state after the small hit game state, and the short-time end condition is satisfied. If it is (if it is a small hit in the 100th special symbol variation display)
After the small hit gaming state, control to a high probability non-time-short state. That is, unlike the big hit gaming state, the small hit gaming state is not directly attributable to a change in the gaming state, but simply gives an opportunity to get a prize ball.

In this example, the left, middle, and right decorative symbols (see FIGS. 36 to 39) corresponding to the three display areas of the effect display device 202 are stopped in the order of the left decorative symbol → the right decorative symbol → the middle decorative symbol. To be controlled. The stop symbol of this decorative symbol is a state in which all of the left, middle and right decorative symbols are stopped and displayed when the middle decorative symbol is stopped and displayed after the left, middle and right decorative symbols start to change. This is a combination of symbols. In this example, the state in which the left decorative symbol and the right decorative symbol are stopped at the same symbol while the variable display of the middle decorative symbol is not stopped is called the reach or reach state, and the reach state is reached. The effect display executed by the effect display device 202 from when the medium decoration symbol is stopped to displayed is called a reach effect.

In addition, when the special symbol display is performed on the special symbol display 302, or when the big hit gaming state (the gaming state per 15R, the gaming state per 2R) and the small hit gaming state are being executed, The winning determination random number extracted based on the fact that a game ball is won at the second start port 214 and the game ball is detected by the first start port sensor 216 or the second start port sensor 218 (predetermined condition is satisfied), Up to a predetermined number (four in this embodiment) can be stored, and the number of hit determination random numbers (the number of special figure storage) is displayed by a special symbol storage display 304. As described above, the special symbol hold indicator 304 is constituted by four LEDs. In this example, turning on one LED indicates that the number of special figure hold memory is 1, indicating that turning on two LEDs indicates that the number of special figure hold memory is 2, 3 Turning on the LED indicates that the number of special figure hold memory is 3, and turning on the four LEDs indicates that the number of special figure hold memory is 4. In this way, the special symbol hold indicator 304 has a predetermined number of established conditions (a game ball wins at the first starting port 212 or the second starting port 214), but the number of memories that have not yet started the special symbol variation display ( Special figure holding storage number) is displayed.

In this example, in the big hit game state and the small hit game state based on the fact that the four LEDs of the special symbol display 302 are lit in a specific manner, the opening / closing positions arranged on the left and right sides of the big winning opening 272 by the attacker solenoid 276 The member 274 is rotated so as to be controlled in an open state in which a game ball can be received in the special winning opening 272. In addition, four L of special symbol display 302
When the ED is lit and displayed in the high profit special mode among the specific modes, when a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses after controlling the game state per 15R and controlling the special winning opening 272, Alternatively, when a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls have won the big prize opening 272, the opening / closing members 27 are again arranged on the left and right sides of the big prize opening 272 by the attacker solenoid 276.
4 is rotated to control the closed state in which the game ball cannot be received in the special winning opening 272.

After controlling to an open state in which the game ball can be received in the special winning opening 272, the special winning opening 272
1 round (1R) in the big hit gaming state and the small hit gaming state until it is controlled to the closed state in which the game ball cannot be accepted in 15 rounds, 15 round (15R in the gaming state per 15R
) Will be terminated.

Further, when the four LEDs of the special symbol display 302 are lit and displayed in the low profit special mode and the low profit non-special mode among the specific modes, the game state is controlled per 2R and the special winning opening 272 is opened. When a predetermined time (for example, 0.8 seconds) elapses after the control, the open / close members 274 arranged on the left and right sides of the big prize opening 272 are rotated again by the attacker solenoid 276 so that the game balls are put into the big prize opening 272. It is designed to control an unacceptable blocked state. In the gaming state per 2R, the game ends when 2 rounds (2R) are executed.

In addition, when the four LEDs of the special symbol display 302 are lit and displayed in a special mode among the specific modes, the small winning game state is controlled, and the big prize opening 272 is controlled to be open for a predetermined time (for example, , 0.8 seconds), the movable solenoids arranged on the left and right sides of the big prize opening 272 are rotated again by the attacker solenoid 276 to control the closed state in which the game balls cannot be received in the big prize opening 272. It is like that. In the small hit gaming state, the game ends when two rounds (2R) are executed.

The status indicator 306 controls driving in a predetermined manner according to the gaming state.
Specifically, if it is a gaming state per 15R, the state indicator 306 is turned on, and if it is a gaming state per 2R, the state indicator 306 is blinked by turning on and off at predetermined intervals.
In the small hit gaming state, the status indicator 306 is blinked by turning on and off at intervals different from the predetermined interval. It should be noted that a display device such as an LED that is driven and controlled in accordance with the game state being executed among the normal state, the short time state, and the high probability state may be provided separately from the state indicator 306. . For example, when the normal state, that is, the time-short state control and the high-probability state control are not executed, the two LEDs are driven and controlled in the unlit state, and when the time-short state control is executed, 2 Drive control of one of the LEDs in the lighting state,
When the control in the high probability state is being executed, a display device that drives and controls the other of the two LEDs in a lighting state may be provided, or by an LED configured by a full color LED,
In the normal state, one LED is driven and controlled in the off state, and when the short-time state control is performed alone, the drive control is performed in the green lighting state and the high-probability state control is performed independently. If it is, the drive control is performed in the red lighting state, and when the control in the short-time state and the control in the high probability state are executed in parallel, a display device that controls the drive in the red blinking state is provided. May be.

In this example, the period from when the big prize opening 272 is opened in the gaming state per 2R to the closing state, and from the opening of the big prize opening 272 in the small hit gaming state to the closing state. Are the same (if they are indistinguishable (eg, within 100 ms), they are considered the same). In addition, a waiting time from the closing of the big winning opening 272 in the gaming state per 2R to the opening again, and the waiting time from the closing of the big winning opening 272 in the small hit gaming state to the opening again. The waiting time is the same (if it is indistinguishable (for example, a difference within 100 ms), it is regarded as the same). Therefore, it becomes difficult to grasp whether the game state is controlled to the 2R gaming state or the small hit gaming state, and the expectation for the high probability state is diminished when it is grasped that the gaming state is the small hit gaming state. , It can prevent the player's interest from deteriorating.

Further, the state indicator 306 controls the driving in a predetermined manner according to the gaming state, but is not provided for actively notifying the player of the gaming state. That is, in this embodiment, since the status indicator 306 is arranged at the lower right end of the game area 37, the player who is paying attention to the effect display device 202 is driven and controlled by the status indicator 306. It is hard to notice. Also, in order not to inform the player of the correspondence between the driving mode of the status indicator 306 and the gaming state, even if it is noticed that the status indicator 306 is driven, the driving control is performed according to the gaming status. It is hard to notice. Further, in this example, the player is not notified whether the control in the short-time state or the control in the high-probability state is to be executed after the end of the gaming state per 2R. Therefore, it becomes difficult to grasp the current game state, and it becomes difficult to stop the game.

As described above, the pachinko machine 1 of the present example includes the effect unit 318 that performs an effect operation using the game ball (so-called “dead ball”) that has won a prize winning opening 272 of the attacker device 270. In this effect unit 318, after the end of the 2R gaming state and the small hit gaming state,
Use the game ball to let the player recognize that the probability of being determined to be a big hit is likely to be changed from the normal state to the high probability state or that the high probability state is likely to continue. Is.

Specifically, it is extracted by winning a game ball to the first start port 212 or the second start port 214 (
When the determination of “per 2R” or “small hit” is made based on the big hit determination random number selected by lottery), the opening / closing member 274 of the attacker device 270 is opened twice (two rounds), and the open state Sometimes, the game balls won in the big prize opening 272 are sent to the sorting device 330. At this time, up to five (or six) game balls are stored in the storage passage 356 of the sorting apparatus 330. Note that whether or not the game ball is stored in the storage passage 356 can be detected by the entry detection sensor 382.

When two rounds of the gaming state per 2R and the small hit gaming state are completed, the opening / closing member 2
74 is driven to make it impossible to win a prize winning opening 272, and to the distribution motor 350.
Is rotated, and only one game ball stored in the storage passage 356 is stored in the game ball storage section 346 of the rotating body 348, and based on the big hit determination random number, specifically, the game state and small size per 2R Based on whether or not the high probability state is controlled after the hit gaming state, the first distribution port 336 is selected.
, The second distribution port 338 and the third distribution port 340. Note that game balls may be distributed by the distribution device 330 during the round.

The game ball distribution control by the distribution device 330 is performed by sub-integrated M on the peripheral control board 92.
When a predetermined control command based on the jackpot determination random number sent from the main control board 94 is received and is controlled by a predetermined calculation process of the PU 520, a predetermined distribution determination random number is extracted according to the control command, Based on the random number for minute determination, it is distributed to any one of the first distribution port 336, the second distribution port 338, and the third distribution port 340.

In the effect unit 318, as described above, when the game ball is distributed to the second distribution port 338, the probability that the game ball is received to the first reception port 410 is the highest, and when the game ball is distributed to the third distribution port 340, the first. The probability of being accepted into the receiving port 410 is the lowest. And, for example, when the big hit determination random number selected by lottery indicates “specific hit” such as “2R specific hit A” or “2R specific hit B”, and the small hit gaming state while executing the control of the high probability state If it becomes,
The game balls are distributed to the second distribution port 338 so that the game balls are received at the first receiving port 410 with a high probability. That is, if the game ball won in the big winning opening 272 is received in the first receiving port 410 after the round of the 2R gaming state and the small hit gaming state is finished, the high probability state after the big winning gaming state and the small hit gaming state are finished. This suggests that there is a high possibility that the control will be executed.

Note that when the control in the high probability state is executed after the end of the 2R gaming state and the small hit gaming state, the game balls are not necessarily distributed to the second distribution port 338. Depending on the random number for distribution determination extracted in step 1, the first distribution port 336 and the third distribution port 34
It can also be assigned to 0.

On the other hand, for example, when the high probability state control is not executed after the end of the 2R gaming state and the small hit gaming state, the third distribution port 340 or the A game ball is distributed to the first distribution port 336.

By the way, when the game balls are distributed by the distribution device 330, various light emission means 314 are controlled to emit light by the sub-integrated MPU 520, and an effective light emission effect that can enhance the interest is performed. For example, if there is a high possibility that a game ball will be received at the first receiving port 410,
The character decoration body 312d simulating a golf ball is made to emit light in various colors, and the first receiving port 4
This suggests that there is a high possibility that a game ball will be accepted into 10, and the interest is enhanced. Alternatively, when the light is distributed to the first distribution port 336, the LED of the light emitting means 314 behind the flowing water-patterned background decoration 312e is blinked so that the light flows from the upper side to the lower side, The game balls distributed to the outlets 336 are rolled by the rolling guide rails 434 along the light flow of the light emitting means 314 so that the expectation can be enhanced.

As a result, when “special hit” is selected by the winning winning of the game balls, the game balls received in the big winning opening 272 during the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 274 of the attacker device 270 are the game ball effect space 308. Since the game ball is received in the first receiving port 410, it can be made to appear that the lottery probability has been changed to a high probability state. Compared to the one using the effect image, the game ball is the first receiving port 410.
It is possible to make the player recognize that it is “specific hit”, and to give a physical sense of security, and to suppress a decrease in interest. ing.

In addition, the player strongly desires that the “specific hit” is drawn and the lottery probability is changed to a high probability state, and the game ball whose lottery probability is changed when the game ball is received at the first receiving port 410. Since it is directed by, it can be expected to be received in the first receiving port 410, and it becomes possible to be thrilled and throbbing depending on whether or not the gaming ball is received in the first receiving port 410, game balls However, even if it is distributed to any of the distribution ports 336, 338, and 340, the interest can be enhanced.

Furthermore, even if the “special hit” is drawn, the game balls are not necessarily accepted into the first receiving port 410, so that the game balls are not received into the first receiving port 410, which reduces the interest. However, it may be changed to a high probability state after the big hit gaming state,
For players, it feels like they are suddenly in a high probability state, which can surprise the players and make them feel as if they were gained, and prevent the interest from deteriorating. .

On the other hand, at times other than “specific hit”, a game ball may be accepted into the first receiving port 410, and a low probability state despite the game ball being received into the first receiving port 410. However, in this case, for example, the first acceptance detection sensor 442 detects a game ball, so that the effect display device 202 is based on the detection.
It is also possible to display a specific effect image so that the player can enjoy the irregular and prevent the interest from deteriorating.

Thus, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a game ball that is driven into the game area 37 is sent to the sorting device 330, first, it is sent to the entrance 334 through the storage passage 356. However, at this time, if a predetermined number of game balls are stored in the storage passage 356,
The game balls sent to the sorting device 330 are discharged through the discharge passage 358 without being sorted. Then, only one of the game balls stored in the storage passage 356 passes through the entrance 334 when the rotating body 348 rotates and the game ball storage portion 346 communicates with the entrance 334.
32 and the game ball storage portion 346 is entered and stored. Then, the rotating body 346 is rotated in the direction of the first distribution port 336 in a state where the game ball is stored in the game ball storage unit 346 so that the first distribution port 336 and the game ball storage unit 346 communicate with each other. Then, the game balls stored in the game ball storage unit 346 are distributed to the first distribution port 336. On the other hand, when the game ball is housed in the game ball housing portion 346 and the rotating body 346 is rotated in the direction opposite to the first distribution port 336 to cause the game ball housing portion 346 to communicate with the communication passage 342, The second distribution port 338 and the third distribution through the communication passage 342 that inclines so that the game balls stored in the ball storage unit 346 descend toward the second distribution port 338 and the third distribution port 340. It is sent between the mouth 340. In this state, the rotating body 348 is rotated in the direction opposite to the direction in which the rotating body 348 is distributed to the first distribution port 336, so that the game ball housing portion 3 is rotated.
46 is communicated with the second distribution port 338, the game balls stored in the game ball storage portion 346 are distributed to the second distribution port 338, and the rotating body 348 is distributed to the first distribution port 336. When the game ball housing portion 346 is communicated with the third distribution port 340 by rotating in the same direction as the game ball housing portion 3
The game balls accommodated in 46 are distributed to the third distribution port 340. After that, one of the distribution ports 3
The game balls distributed to 36, 338, and 340 are a first discharge portion 396, a second discharge portion 402, and a third discharge portion 408 that are composed of crunes arranged downstream of the respective distribution ports 336, 338, and 340. And is rotated in a spiral shape within the croon and discharged downward from substantially the center of the discharge portions 396, 402, and 408. It should be noted that the entrance 334 is prevented from communicating with any place other than the game ball housing portion 346 by the barrier portion 368 provided in the rotating body 348. Guide passage 3
With respect to the first distribution port 336 that is open to the outer periphery of 32, the game ball rolls to the first distribution port 336 by the guide inclined surface 360 formed at the corresponding position of the guide passage 332. It has become.

As a result, the three distribution ports 336, 338, 3 are simply rotated by rotating the single rotating body 348.
The distribution device 330 can distribute game balls to any of the 40, and by using the distribution device 330 in the pachinko machine 1, the flow toward the first receiving port 410 as described above can be achieved. Among the paths, a third channel that is received with a predetermined probability in the first receiving port 410 in addition to a flow channel that is received with high probability into the first receiving port 410, a channel that is hardly received into the first receiving port 410, and the like. The flow path can be provided, and it is also distributed to a third flow path or the like that has an intermediate meaning with respect to both flow paths instead of the conventional alternative, Even after being distributed by the distribution device 330, it is possible to make it difficult to determine the result, so that it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest in the game balls after distribution, and the movement of the distributed game balls can be controlled. Shall be fully entertained It can, it is possible to prevent the interest is reduced.

In addition, it is not necessary to use a plurality of sorting devices as in the case of using a conventional sorting device, and the proportion of the pachinko machine 1 occupying the pachinko machine 1 is suppressed by suppressing an increase in the size of the sorting device 330 that sorts game balls. It is possible to prevent the game area 37 from decreasing and to prevent the game ball 37 from flowing down to a wider range to prevent the movement of the game ball from becoming monotonous. It can suppress that it falls. Further, since the distribution device 330 can be prevented from increasing in size, the distribution device 330 can be made difficult to interfere with other members such as the attacker device 270 provided in the pachinko machine 1, By interfering with the members, it becomes impossible to arrange other members and the pachinko machine 1 which is poor in change can be prevented, so that the interest of the player can be prevented from being lowered.

Further, the game ball that has entered the game ball housing portion 346 of the rotating body 348 from the entrance 334 remains in the guide passage 332, and the width of the guide passage 332 is slightly larger than the outer shape of the game ball. Thus, only one game ball enters the game ball housing portion 346 from the entrance 334, and the game balls can be distributed one by one to any of the distribution ports 336, 338, 340, The game balls are prevented from being distributed to the plurality of distribution ports 336, 338, and 340 in minutes, and the movements of the game balls distributed by the distribution device 330 are surely visually recognized one by one, and the movements are sufficient. It is possible to enhance the interest of the player by entertaining.

In addition, since the rotating body 348 is provided with a barrier portion 368 that prevents the game ball from entering the entrance 334, when the entrance 334 and the game ball storage portion 346 of the rotor 348 are not in communication, The entrance 334 can be closed by the barrier portion 368 of the rotating body 348,
It is possible to prevent the game ball from entering the place other than the game ball housing portion 346 through the entrance 334 and causing a malfunction, or the game ball being discharged without being distributed.

Furthermore, since the entrance 334 and the distribution ports 336, 338, and 340 are arranged so as to be opened on the outer periphery of the guide passage 332 or on the lower side in the axial direction (on the guide passage 332), on the inner periphery side of the guide passage 332 Compared to the case where the entrance 334 or the like is opened, the space on the inner peripheral side can be made as small as possible. That is, since the inner diameter of the guide passage 332 can be made as small as possible, the sorting device 330 can be further downsized, and the sorting device 330 in the pachinko machine 1 can be reduced.
The space occupied by the player can be reduced as much as possible to widen the distribution space of the game balls, and other members such as a director and ornaments can be placed. Can be enhanced.

Further, since the axis of the rotating body 348 extends in the vertical direction, the rotating surface of the rotating body 348 becomes substantially horizontal, and the height of the sorting device 330 in the vertical direction can be reduced as much as possible. The height on the downstream side of the distribution device 330 is relatively high, and the game ball distribution space 308 including the flow path of the game balls is widened to allow various movements (rolling effects) to the game balls. It is possible to increase the interest of the player by making the movement of the game ball more enjoyable.

In addition, since the communication passage 332 is formed so as to become lower toward the second distribution port 338 and the third distribution port 340, the game ball sent from the entrance 334 to the end of the communication passage 332 However, due to gravity, it naturally rolls in the direction of the second distribution port 338 and the third distribution port 340, and can be reliably moved between the second distribution port 338 and the third distribution port 340. Even if the shaft core is disposed so as to extend in the vertical direction, the game ball can be reliably distributed to any of the distribution ports 336, 338, and 340.

Further, since the guide inclined surface 360 that is lowered toward the first distribution port 336 that opens to the outer periphery of the guide passage 332 is provided, even if the guide passage 332 is arranged to extend in a substantially horizontal direction, the guide passage When the game ball is moved to the guide inclined surface 360 formed on 332, the game ball rolls along the guide inclined surface 360 to the first distribution port 336 and passes through the first distribution port 336. Thus, the game balls can be reliably distributed to the first distribution port 336.

In addition, since the detection unit 372 and the rotation position detection sensor 384 serving as rotation position detection means capable of detecting the rotation position of the rotation body 348 are provided, the rotation body 348 is detected by the rotation position detection means.
, And the game ball housing portion 346 of the rotator 348 can be rotated so as to be surely communicated with the entrance 332, the distribution ports 336, 338, 340, and the like.

Even if a large number of game balls are supplied to the upstream side of the entrance 332 at a time, the supplied game balls are stored in the storage passage 356 up to a predetermined number, and the game balls overflowing from the storage passage 356 are discharged. Therefore, the game ball can be prevented from unnecessarily stagnation on the upstream side of the entrance 332, and it is possible to prevent a problem from occurring due to the stagnation of the game ball. It can be suppressed that the interest of the player is lowered by interruption.

Further, the game balls distributed to the distribution ports 336, 338, and 340 are respectively transferred to the discharge portions 396 and 40.
It is designed to discharge downward after being rotated in a spiral by 2,408 crune,
Since the movement of the game ball is rectified by this croon, it is possible to equalize the delivery of the game ball from the sorting device 330 to the downstream side, and to ensure the desired effect operation on the game ball in the downstream channel. It can be given to the player, and the player can be entertained by the production operation to prevent the interest from deteriorating. In addition, since the game balls that rotate in a spiral shape can be visually recognized in each croon, it is possible to enjoy the movement of the game balls in the croon, and the game balls are released by rotating in the croon. By the moment, the flow of the game sphere is stopped, and the expectation of the game sphere that performs the downstream operation is enhanced by the moment of time, so that it is possible to expect an effect that can further enhance the interest.

The present invention has been described with reference to preferred embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention as described below. And design changes are possible.

That is, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as a gaming machine. The present invention can also be applied.

Moreover, in this embodiment, although what imaged golf was shown as the concept of the pachinko machine 1, for example, in addition to ball games such as baseball, tennis, basketball, volleyball,
It may be an image of a martial art, an adventure movie, a game scene, or the like. By showing the movement of a game medium full of dynamism, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest.

Further, in the present embodiment, the decoration space 240 of the decoration unit 240 fixed to the rear side of the game board 5 in the pachinko machine 1 is three-dimensionally configured by various decoration bodies 312, the light emitting means 314, the effect unit 318, and the like. Although the diorama arranged is shown, the production space 31
For example, a movable director or a movable ornament that can move depending on the game situation may be arranged in the 0, which makes it possible to differentiate from other pachinko machines and to move the director. And the movement of the decorative body can be enjoyed to prevent the interest from deteriorating.

Moreover, in this embodiment, what showed the axis | shaft of the rotary body 348 in the distribution apparatus 330 arrange | positioned so that it might extend in the up-down direction was shown, but it may arrange | position so that the axis center may extend in a substantially horizontal direction, for example. good.

Next, various control processes executed on the main control board 94 according to the game progress of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. FIG. 41 is a flowchart illustrating an example of main processing executed by the main control MPU 504 mounted on the main control board 94. FIG. 42 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing upon occurrence of power interruption. FIG. 43 is a flowchart illustrating an example of timer interrupt processing. The timer interrupt process is executed at a predetermined timing (every 4 ms in this embodiment) by the main control MPU 504 mounted on the main control board 94.

As shown in FIG. 41, when the supply of power to the pachinko machine 1 is started, the main control MPU 504 mounted on the main control board 94 executes a power-on process (step S1). In this power-on process, it is determined whether or not the backup data stored in the RAM built in the main control MPU 504 is normal (is the set value when a power failure occurs). Executes processing to restore the power outage state (power recovery processing) according to the stored backup data. If the backup data is abnormal, the RAM is cleared and the CPU peripheral device settings (normal initial setting: interrupt) Timing setting). If the power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is stopped during the game, the current game state is stored as backup data in the RAM. If the RAM erase switch for instructing clearing of backup data stored in the RAM at the time of power-on processing is on, the RAM is cleared and normal initialization is performed. If the backup data is not stored in the RAM during the power-on process, the RAM is cleared and normal initialization is performed. In the power-on process, a process of setting a power-on command indicating that the main control board 94 is activated to the peripheral control board 92 when normal initialization is executed is also executed. The power-on command is
This notifies the peripheral control board 92 that the main control board 94 has started. In addition, when the power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is stopped (when the power is turned off) when the amusement store is closed, etc.
When the backup data is stored in M and power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is started again, the power-on process is executed.

When the power-on process ends, the main control MPU 504 starts a loop process that repeatedly executes each process for gaming. At the start of this loop processing, the main control MPU 504 first determines whether or not a power failure notice signal has been detected (step S2). In this embodiment, the power supply voltage used in the pachinko machine 1 is generated by a power supply board (not shown). That is, since the plurality of types of devices mounted on the pachinko machine 1 operate with different power supply voltages, the power supply voltage supplied from the external power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is converted into a predetermined power supply voltage on the power supply board, Supplying to the device. Thus, when a power failure occurs and the power supply voltage supplied from the external power supply to the power supply board becomes equal to or lower than the predetermined power supply voltage, the power supply board to the main control board 9
A power failure warning signal indicating that the supply of power supply voltage is stopped is transmitted to 4. Then, when a power failure warning signal is detected by the main control MPU 504 mounted on the main control board 94 in step S2, a power failure occurrence process is executed (step S4). The process at the time of power interruption occurs when the power supply voltage supplied to the power supply board after a power failure (in this embodiment, 24V) is restored (hereinafter,
In order to start the operation of the gaming machine from the state before the power failure, the state when the power failure occurs is called RA.
This is a process of storing data as backup data in M. Although the processing content will be described later, in the present embodiment, as shown in the figure, the power failure occurrence processing is not interrupt processing, but as branch processing that is executed immediately after the start of the loop depending on whether or not a power failure warning signal is detected. It is incorporated in the main process (main control process).

When the power failure warning signal is not detected in step S2, that is, when power from the external power supply is normally supplied, random number update processing 2 for updating various random numbers used in the game.
Is performed (step S3). The random number updated in the random number update process 2 will be described later.

FIG. 42 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process (step S4) at the time of power-off occurrence. As described above, the power-off occurrence process is a process executed when a power failure warning signal is detected in the main process. The main control MPU 504 first performs an interrupt prohibition setting so that the interrupt process is not executed (step S4a). Then, the RAM checksum is calculated and RA
It is stored in a predetermined area of M (step S4b). This checksum is the R before power failure when power is restored.
Used to check whether the contents of the AM are retained.

Next, the main control MPU 504 sets a specified value indicating that the process at the time of power-off occurrence has been performed in a backup flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM (step S4c). When the above processing is completed, the main control MPU 504 prohibits access to the RAM (step S4d).
), Enter into an infinite loop and prepare for the stop of power supply. In this process, if the power supply voltage becomes unstable due to a very short power failure, etc. (hereinafter referred to as “instantaneous power interruption”), the process at the time of the occurrence of power interruption has started. Since the power supply voltage is not stopped, there is a possibility that it is impossible to return from the infinite loop in the above processing. In order to avoid such an adverse effect, the main control MPU 504 of the present embodiment is provided with a watchdog timer, and is configured to be reset if the watchdog timer is not updated for a predetermined time. The watchdog timer is periodically updated while the process is normally performed. However, the watchdog timer enters the process when the power is cut off and is not updated. As a result, even when the power interruption occurs due to a momentary power failure and enters the infinite loop of FIG. 42, a reset is applied after a predetermined period of time,
The main control MPU 504 is activated in the same process as when the power is turned on.

FIG. 43 is a flowchart illustrating an example of timer interrupt processing. As described above, in this embodiment, the main control MPU 504 mounted on the main control board 94 during execution of the main process.
Thus, a timer interrupt process is executed every 4 ms. In timer interrupt processing, main control MPU
In step S504, after the register saving process is executed (step S10), the process from step S11 to step S19 is executed. In the switch input process of step S11, a process of monitoring the detection signals of the above-described sensors (gate sensor 206, first start port sensor 216, second start port sensor 218, count sensor 278, general winning port sensor 226, etc.) is executed. To do. In the payout operation process in step S12, a payout command for instructing payout of the game ball is transmitted to the payout control board 133 based on the signal detected in the switch input process (step S11). In the random number update process 1 in step S13, a process of updating various random numbers used in the game is executed. In this embodiment, the random number updated in the random number update process 1 is different from the random number updated in the random number update process 2 described above. Although the random number will be described later, the random number updated in the random number update process 2 may be updated in the random number update process 1 as well.

Moreover, in the game process of step S14, the process which controls the pachinko machine 1 according to the progress state of a game is performed. In the normal symbol game of step S15, control processing related to the normal symbol display 332 is executed. In the ordinary electric game at step S16, the start opening solenoid 22
The movable piece 222 is controlled to move by 0, and the variable winning ball apparatus 210 is controlled to open and close. In the special symbol game of step S17, control is performed to display the special symbol display 302 in a variable manner based on the result of the game process (step S14). In the special electric accessory game in step S18, the opening / closing member 274 is movably controlled by the attacker solenoid 276, and the opening / closing control is performed so that the game ball can be received in the special winning opening 272. In the command transmission output process of step S19, a process of transmitting the effect command set in the game process (step S14) to the peripheral control board 92 is executed. Command transmission output processing (step S19)
), When power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is started, the process at power-on (step S1)
A process for transmitting the power-on command set in step 1 to the peripheral control board 92 is also performed. In the I / O port output process of step S20, a process of outputting a state signal indicating a gaming state to the outside of the pachinko machine 1 (for example, a management computer), a process of outputting a drive signal to the special symbol hold display 304, etc. Execute. When the processing from step S11 to step S20 is executed,
A register restoration process (step S21) is executed, and the process is terminated.

Here, various random numbers updated by the main control MPU 504 mounted on the main control board 94 in the random number update process 1 (step S13) and the random number update process 2 (step S3) described above will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 44, in this embodiment, as the various random numbers used in the game, the big hit used for determining whether or not to generate the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state (big hit determination or small hit determination). Determination random number, big hit symbol random number to determine the special symbol stop symbol displayed on the special symbol indicator 302 at the time of big hit, small hit point to determine the special symbol stop symbol to be displayed on the special symbol indicator 302 at the time of small hit Reach determination random number, special symbol display 302 used for determination (reach determination) whether or not to make a detachment with a reach mode when it is determined that neither of the symbol random number, big hit gaming state or small hit gaming state is generated Variable display pattern random number that determines the variable display pattern of the special symbol displayed on the screen, and the addition time to be added to the variation time of the special symbol That additional time determined random number, determining whether or not the normal symbol per determination random number used in the (normal symbol per determination) to the movable control the movable piece 222 in the variable winning ball device 210, and the like.

Note that the variable display pattern random number is used to determine the special symbol variable display pattern displayed on the special symbol display 302, but the reach determination random number may also be used. Also, whether or not to generate a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state (big hit judgment or small hit judgment)
Uses a big hit decision random number, but provides a small hit decision random number different from the big hit decision random number,
When it is determined that the big hit game state is not generated using the big hit determination random number, it is possible to execute a determination (small hit determination) as to whether or not to generate the small hit game state using the small hit determination random number. Further, the winning type (one of 15R, 2R specific per A, B or 2R non-specific per unit) related to the occurrence of the big hit gaming state or the subsequent gaming state (hit probability, short-time state, etc.) will be described later. As described above, based on the stop symbol of the special symbol determined using the jackpot symbol random number, a random number different from the jackpot symbol random number may be provided, and the winning type of the jackpot symbol may be determined using this random number.

Among these random numbers, in the random number update process 1, the big hit determination random number, the big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, and the regular symbol random number determination are updated. That is, a random number used for generating a game state advantageous to the player (a big hit game state, a game state after the end, a small hit game state) and determining whether or not the movable piece 222 in the variable winning ball apparatus 210 is movable. Is updated every 4 ms as a predetermined timing. By doing in this way, the probability in a predetermined period in each random number (for example, the probability of determining that a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state is generated, the probability of determining that the movable piece 222 in the variable winning ball apparatus 210 is movable-controlled. ) Can be made constant, and a player can be prevented from being disadvantaged. On the other hand, in the random number update process 2, the reach determination random number, the variable display pattern random number, and the addition time determination random number irrespective of the occurrence of a gaming state advantageous to the player and the display result of the normal symbol are updated. The random numbers updated by the main control board 94 are not limited to those described above. In the random number update processing 1 and the random number update processing 2, counters for updating the big hit determination random number, the big hit symbol random number, and the small hit symbol random number are provided. The initial value determination random number and the like for determining the initial value of each random number that starts counting next after one round is also updated.

FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing an example of the game process (step S14). In the game process, the main control MPU 504 first determines whether or not a game ball has won the first start port 212 and the second start port 214 (step S30). Specifically, the first start sensor 2
16 or a detection signal is output from the second start port sensor 218, and if a detection signal is output from the first start port sensor 216 or the second start port sensor 218, the first start port 212 or If it is determined that a game ball has won the second start port 214 (YES in step S30), and no detection signals are output from the first start port sensor 216 and the second start port sensor 218, the first start port 212 is provided. Further, it is determined that the game ball has not won the second starting port 214 (NO in step S30). When it is determined in step S30 that a game ball has won the first starting port 212 and the second starting port 214, various random numbers (big hit determination random number, big hit symbol random number, small hit symbol random number, etc.) are acquired and stored in the RAM. It is determined whether or not the value of the reserved ball number counter provided is less than 4 which is the upper limit value (step S31). If the held ball number counter is less than 4 in step S31, a start memory storage process is performed (step S32).
). If the first start port sensor 216 or the second start port sensor 218 is not turned on in step S30, and if the value of the held ball number counter is 4 in step S31, the start memory storing process is executed. do not do. Thereafter, the main control MPU 504 refers to the value of the process selection flag indicating the progress state of the game and performs any one of steps S40 to S47.

In the start memory storing process (step S32), a process of adding “1” to the reserved ball number counter and a display mode of the special symbol hold indicator 304 (two lighting / flashing displays) with the addition of the held ball number counter. The process of changing the LED display mode) and the obtained random number value (in this embodiment, the big hit determination random number, the big hit symbol random number, and the small hit symbol random number) are stored in the start memory storage area provided in the RAM. And storing in correspondence with the count value of the counter.
Thus, the reserved ball number counter is a counter indicating the number of random numbers stored in the storage area of the start memory. If the value of the reserved ball number counter is the upper limit value in step S31, the random number value acquired in step S30 is discarded. In step S30, the first start port 2
When it is determined that the game ball has won 12 or the second starting port 214, step S30 ~
What is necessary is just to acquire various random numbers between step S32, for example, without acquiring various random numbers at step S30, after determining that a reservation ball number counter is less than an upper limit at step S31, acquire various random numbers. Alternatively, it may be acquired by a start storage storing process (step S32).

In the variation start process (step S40) executed when the process selection flag is “0”, the start memory number is confirmed. If the start memory number is not 0, the setting for starting the variation display of the special symbol is made. Do. As will be described in detail later, it is determined whether or not a big hit gaming state is generated from the big hit determination random number stored in the save area of the start memory (a big hit determination), and when it is determined that the big hit gaming state is not generated Further, it is determined whether or not to generate a small hit gaming state (small hit determination). Further, in the variation stop symbol setting process (step S42) executed when the process selection flag is “1”, the special symbol based on the result of the big hit determination or the small hit determination in the variation start process (step S40) is displayed. A process for determining a stop symbol in the variable display is performed. As will be described in detail later, for example, when it is determined that the big hit gaming state is generated, the big hit gaming state and the subsequent gaming state (hit probability, short time state, etc.) are determined based on the determined special symbol stop symbol. A process of determining the winning type of the jackpot related to occurrence (per 15R, A / B per 2R specific or 2R non-specific per) is also performed.

In the variable display pattern setting process (step S42) executed when the process selection flag is “2”, settings related to the special symbol variable display are performed. As will be described in detail later, a variation display pattern of a special symbol is determined, and a variation time (corresponding to the variation display pattern)
Time from the start of special symbol display on the special symbol display 302 to the stop display)
Is set to the timer. In addition, the changing process (when the process selection flag is “3”) (
In step S43), the timer whose variation time is set in the variation display pattern setting process (step S42) is monitored. Based on the fact that the timer has timed out, it is determined in the variation stop symbol setting process (step S42). A process for stopping the change display of the special symbol by the stop symbol is performed. At this time, if it is determined that the big hit gaming state is generated in the variation start process (step S40), the process selection flag is updated to “4”, and if it is determined that the small hit gaming state is generated, The processing selection flag is updated to “6”, and if it is determined that neither the big hit gaming state nor the small hit gaming state is generated, the processing selection flag is updated to “0”.

Also, the big hit game start process (step S4) executed when the process selection flag is “4”.
In 4), a setting for starting the big hit gaming state is performed. As will be described in detail later, depending on the winning type of the big hit determined in the variable stop symbol setting process (step S42) (per 15R, 2R specific per A, B or 2R non-specific per win) A jackpot start command instructing execution of the start display is transmitted to the peripheral control board 92, and settings such as the number of rounds repeatedly executed in the jackpot game state (the number of times the attacker device 270 is opened and closed) and the opening time of the attacker device 270 are set. Do. Also, in the big hit game in-process (step S45) executed when the process selection flag is "5", based on the number of rounds set in the big hit game start process (step S44) and the opening time of the attacker device 270. Attacker device 270
A process for opening and closing is performed. Then, when the number of rounds corresponding to the winning type of the jackpot is executed, a jackpot end command for instructing execution of the jackpot gaming state end display is sent to the peripheral control board 92.
And the processing selection flag is updated to “0”.

Further, a small hit game start process (step S4) executed when the process selection flag is “6”.
In 6), a setting for starting the small hit gaming state is performed. As will be described in detail later, a small hit start command for instructing execution of a start display of the small hit gaming state is transmitted to the peripheral control board 92, and the number of times the opening / closing of the attacker device 270 is repeatedly executed in the small hit gaming state and the opening number Set time, etc. Further, in the small hit game in-process (step S47) executed when the process selection flag is "7", the number of opening / closing of the attacker device 270 and the open time set in the small hit game start process (step S44) are set. Based on this, a process for opening and closing the attacker device 270 is performed. Then, when the number of times of opening / closing the attacker device 270 is executed, a small hit end command for instructing execution of the end display of the small hit gaming state is transmitted to the peripheral control board 92 and the process selection flag is updated to “0”. . In the small hit game state, a predetermined number (for example, nine) from the start of the small hit game state even if the number of times of opening / closing the attacker device 270 set in the small hit game start process (step S44) is not executed. When has won a prize, the remaining opening / closing times are not executed.

FIG. 46 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variation start process (step S40). In the variation start process, the main control MPU 504 determines whether or not the value of the reserved ball number counter is 0 (step S401). As described above, since the value of the held ball number counter indicates the number of random numbers stored in the start memory storage area, if the value of the held ball number counter is 0 in step S401, the start memory is stored. It is determined that there is no data, and the process ends.

On the other hand, if the value of the reserved ball number counter is not 0 in step S401, a start memory transfer process is executed (step S402). In the start memory transfer process, after shifting the number of held balls counter by 1 and various random numbers stored in the start memory storage area provided in the RAM,
A process of reading various random numbers (such as jackpot determination random numbers) stored in the storage area corresponding to 0 of the reserved ball number counter in the storage area of the start memory is performed. Specifically, various random numbers stored in the storage area corresponding to n (n = 1, 2, 3, 4) of the reserved ball number counter in the storage area of the start memory are stored in the storage area of the start memory. Number counter n-1 (n = 0, 1, 2, 3)
Is stored in the storage area corresponding to.

Next, in step S402, using the jackpot determination random number read from the storage area corresponding to 0 of the reserved ball number counter in the storage area of the storage area, whether or not to generate a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state ( After performing a hit determination process in which a big hit determination or a small hit determination is performed (step S403), the process selection flag is updated to “1” (step S404).
). By updating the process selection flag to “1”, the timer interruption process occurs next, and when the game process (step S14) is executed, the variable stop symbol setting process (step S41) can be executed.

FIG. 47 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the hit determination process (step S403). In the hit determination process, the main control MPU 504 determines whether or not the high probability flag set in the big hit game process (step S45) is in the ON state (set) (step S51). If the high probability flag is ON, a high probability jackpot determination table (not shown) is selected (step S52). If the high probability flag is not ON (OFF), the low probability jackpot determination is performed. A table (not shown) is selected (step S53).
. In the high-probability jackpot determination table, the jackpot probability, which is the probability of a jackpot, is 1/3
Forty-one big hit determination values are set so that a big hit game state is determined by matching the big hit determination random number among 1277 big hit determination random numbers from 0 to 1276 so as to be 1.925. On the other hand, in the low probability jackpot determination table, the jackpot probability is 1/3.
Four jackpot determination values are set so as to be 19.25.

Then, the determination value set in the high-probability jackpot determination table or the low-probability jackpot determination table selected in steps S52 and S53, and the jackpot determination random number value (holding ball) read out in the start memory transfer process in step S402. Whether or not to generate a jackpot gaming state is determined depending on whether or not the value of the jackpot determination random number stored in the storage area corresponding to 0 of the number counter matches (step S54). The determination value set in the high probability jackpot determination table or the low probability jackpot determination table selected in steps S52 and S53, and step S
If it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is generated based on the fact that the value of the jackpot determination random number read out in the start-up memory transfer process of 402 matches, the jackpot flag is turned ON (step S55).

When it is determined in step S54 that the big hit gaming state is not generated, a small hit determination table (not shown) is selected (step S56). In the small hit determination table, 0 to 12 is set so that the small hit probability, which is the probability of a small hit, becomes 1 / 182.43.
Seven small hit determination values are set for determining whether to generate a small hit gaming state by matching the big hit determination random number among 1277 big hit determination random numbers up to 76.

And the determination value set in the small hit determination table selected in step S56,
Depending on whether or not the value of the jackpot determination random number (the value of the jackpot determination random number stored in the storage area corresponding to 0 of the reserved ball number counter) read out in the start memory transfer process of step S402 matches the small hit game It is determined whether or not to generate a state (step S57). Then, based on the fact that the determination value set in the small hit determination table coincides with the value of the big hit determination random number read out in the start memory transfer process in step S402, a determination to generate the small hit gaming state is made. Sometimes, the small hit flag is turned on (set) (step S58).
.

In this embodiment, as shown in the big hit determination random number distribution table of FIG. 48A, only 1277 big hit determination random numbers from 0 to 1276 are prepared. On the other hand, when the probability is low, four random number values match the jackpot determination value, seven random number values match the small hit determination value, and 1266 random number values fall out of the determination value (big hit gaming state And a determination value that does not generate any of the small hit gaming states). On the other hand, at the time of high probability, 40 random numbers match the jackpot determination value, 7 random values match the jackpot determination value, 1
The 230 random numbers are set so as to coincide with the judgment values that are out of sync. That is, when the probability is high, the big hit probability is higher than when the probability is low, while the small hit probability is not affected by the big hit probability (whether or not it is a high probability).

The ON / OFF states (set state and reset state) of the big hit flag and the small hit flag are stored in the RAM of the main control MPU 504. The OFF state (reset state) of the big hit flag and the small hit flag means that a value of “0” is set, and the ON state (set state) means that a value of “1” is set. Specifically, the big hit flag is a flag indicating the transition control to the big hit gaming state. If the big hit flag is set, the big hit gaming start process (step S44) starts the big hit gaming state. On the other hand, the small hit flag is a flag indicating the transition control to the small hit game state. If the small hit flag is set, the small hit game start process (step S46) starts the small hit game state. When the big hit game state is ended in the big hit game process (step S45) or when the small hit game state is ended in the small hit game process (step S47), each flag (big hit flag or small A process of resetting a hit flag) is performed.

FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing an example of the variation stop symbol setting process (step S42). In the variable stop symbol setting process, the main control MPU 504 determines whether or not the result of the big hit determination is a big hit, that is, whether the big hit flag is ON (set) (step S431), and the big hit flag is ON. If it is (set), a jackpot symbol table (not shown) in which a special symbol stop symbol at the time of jackpot is set is selected (step S432).
. The special symbol stop symbol is the display mode when the special symbol variable display is stopped.
The combination of lighting / extinguishing in four LED of the special symbol display 302 is shown. In the jackpot symbol table, the jackpot symbol random number is set so as to correspond to the display mode (stop symbol) when the special symbol variable display stop at the time of the jackpot is stopped.

Then, the determination value set in the jackpot symbol table selected in step S432 and the jackpot symbol random number value read in the start memory transfer process in step S402 (saved in the storage area corresponding to 0 of the reserved ball number counter). The special symbol stop symbol that matches the jackpot symbol random number) is determined (step S433).

In this embodiment, only 200 jackpot symbol random numbers from 0 to 199 are prepared. On the other hand, in the jackpot symbol table, a random value of 61% has a 15R specific symbol (
A random symbol value of 7% is equal to the determination value that becomes a special symbol stop symbol corresponding to around 15R, and 2R
It matches with the judgment value that becomes the specific symbol A (the special symbol stop symbol corresponding to 2R specific A), and 6
% Of random numbers are equal to the judgment value that becomes 2R specific symbol B (a special symbol corresponding to 2R specific B), and 26% random value is 2R non-specific symbol (special corresponding to 2R non-specific) It is set so as to coincide with a determination value to be a symbol to be stopped). That is, the winning type (
About 15R, 2R specific per A, B or 2R non-specific per) is determined based on the special symbol stop symbol associated with the big hit symbol random number. Step S4
In 34, the winning type of the big hit is determined based on the stop symbol of the special symbol at the time of the big hit, and the big hit type flag corresponding to the selected type of the big hit is set to the ON state (set).

Here, the special symbol stop symbol corresponding to 15R, 2R specific A, B or 2R non-specific per symbol each has a plurality of display modes (stop symbols) when the special symbol variable display is stopped. . Also, a special symbol stop symbol corresponding to a small hit, which will be described later, also has a plurality of display modes (stop symbols) when the special symbol variable display is stopped. Thus, it is difficult to specify the winning type (big win winning type or small hit) simply by the player visually recognizing the combination of turning on / off the four LEDs of the special symbol display 302. .

It should be noted that the ON / OFF state (set state, reset state) of the big hit type flag corresponding to the big hit winning type is stored in the RAM of the main control MPU 504. The value of “0” is set for the OFF state (reset state) of the big hit type flag corresponding to the winning type of the jackpot, and the value “1” is set for the ON state (set state). It is.

Further, the main control MPU 504 is used for the number of rounds repeatedly executed in the big hit gaming state based on the special symbol stop symbol at the big hit determined in step S433, or in the big hit determination after the big hit gaming state is executed. The type of the short-time operation (number of continuations) given after execution of the jackpot probability and the jackpot gaming state is also determined (step S435). FIG.
In the variable stop symbol related table at 8 (B), a combination of these matters to be determined is set so as to correspond to the special symbol stop symbol at the big hit. In the variable stop symbol related table at the time of big hit, the type of short-time operation indicates a period in which the short-time operation is continued after the end of the big hit gaming state. Specifically, “time saving A” means that the time saving state continues until the next jackpot gaming state is started after the end of the jackpot gaming state, while “time saving B” means that the time saving state is special after the jackpot gaming state ends. It shows that the short-time operation is continued until the symbol variation display is performed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times).

As apparent from the fluctuation stop symbol related table at the time of jackpot in FIG. 48B, when the stop symbol of the special symbol is “15R specific symbol”, the number of rounds is “15 rounds” and the jackpot probability is “ Regardless of whether the “high probability”, short time non-operation or short time A, B operation, the short time operation type determines “short time A”. In addition, when the special symbol stop symbol is “2R specific symbol A”, if the number of rounds is “2 rounds”, the jackpot probability is “high probability”, and the short time is not activated, the short time operation is not given. In the case of time reduction A and B operation, the type of time reduction operation determines “time reduction A”. In addition, when the special symbol stop symbol is “2R specific symbol B”, if the number of rounds is “2 rounds”, the jackpot probability is “high probability”, and the short time is not activated, the short time operation is not given. If the operation time is A or B, the time operation type is determined as “time operation B”. In addition, if the special symbol stop symbol is “2R non-specific symbol”, if the number of rounds is “2 rounds”, the jackpot probability is “low probability”, and the short time is not activated, the short time operation is not given.
If the operation time is A or B, the time operation type is determined as “time operation B”.

Thus, in this embodiment, when “15 rounds” are executed in the jackpot gaming state, the jackpot probability is set to “high probability” after the jackpot gaming state ends, Regardless of whether time is A or B is activated, “time A” is given. On the other hand, when “2 rounds” are executed in the big hit gaming state, whether the big hit probability is set to “high probability” or “low probability” after the big hit gaming state ends, B
It is not specified whether “time reduction A” or “time reduction B” is given during operation. At this time, the time reduction operation is not provided when the time reduction is not in operation.

Also, the main control MPU 504 has the big hit flag turned on (set) in step S431
Otherwise, whether or not the result of the small hit determination is a small hit, that is, the small hit flag is ON.
It is determined whether it is in a state (set) (step S436). If the small hit flag is in the ON state (set), a small hit symbol table (not shown) in which a special symbol stop symbol at the small hit is set is selected (step S437). In the small hit symbol table, the big hit symbol random number is set so as to correspond to the display mode (stop symbol) when the special symbol variable display stop at the small hit is stopped.

Then, the judgment value set in the small hit symbol table selected in step S437 and the big hit symbol random number value read out in the start memory transfer process in step S402 (stored in the storage area corresponding to 0 of the reserved ball number counter) The stop symbol of the special symbol that matches the value of the jackpot symbol random number) to be matched is determined (step S438).

In the small hit symbol table, all the random numbers of the big hit symbol random numbers are set so as to coincide with a determination value that becomes a small hit symbol (a stop symbol of a special symbol corresponding to the small hit). Also,
In the variable stop symbol related table in FIG. 48C, the number of times the attacker device 270 that is repeatedly opened and closed in the small hit gaming state corresponds to the special symbol stop symbol in the small hit state. Although it is set, when the stop symbol of the special symbol is “small hit symbol”, the number of times the attacker device 270 is opened and closed corresponds to “twice”. That is, step S43.
5, the number of times the attacker device 270 is opened and closed repeatedly in the small hit gaming state is determined based on the stop symbol of the special symbol at the time of the small hit.
It is defined as “twice”, and there is no classification like the special symbol stop symbol at the time of big hit.

Further, the main control MPU 504 has the small hit flag turned on (set) in step S436.
Otherwise, the results of the big hit determination and the small hit determination are out of place, and the stop symbol of the special symbol at the time of the out is determined (step S439).

Next, the main control MPU 504 selects the winning species including the small hit (the winning type of the big hit and the small hit)
Is set (step S440) and the process selection flag is updated to “2” (step S441). By updating the process selection flag to “2”, the timer interruption process occurs next, and the variable display pattern setting process (step S42) can be executed when the game process (step S14) is executed.

The winning flag is a collective term for a big hit flag, a big hit type flag, and a small hit flag for specifying the result of the win. In step S440, a win command corresponding to these win flags is set. Specifically, when the big hit flag is ON, 15
If the big hit type flag per R is ON, the command per 15R, if the big hit type flag of A per 2R specific is ON, if the 2R specific A command is 2ON, if the big hit type flag of 2R specific B is ON If the 2R non-specific B command and the 2R non-specific big hit type flag are in the ON state, the 2R non-specific per-command is set. Further, when the small hit flag is in the ON state, if any of the small hit command, the big hit flag, and the small hit flag is not in the ON state, a loss command is set. When these winning commands are transmitted to the peripheral control board 92, the sub-integrated MPU mounted on the peripheral control board 92
520 can recognize which is the result of the variation display of the special symbol.

In this embodiment, information for specifying the result of a win is also included in a fluctuation display pattern command to be described later, and the sub-integrated MPU 520 mounted on the peripheral control board 92 includes a fluctuation display pattern command, a win command, It is determined whether or not the winning results indicated by As a result, the sub-integrated MPU 520 can reliably recognize the result of the fluctuation display, the command reception fails due to the influence of external noise, and the wrong display result is displayed on the effect display device 202. It is possible to prevent malfunctions such as

FIG. 50 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variable display pattern setting process (step S42). In the variation display pattern setting process, the main control MPU 504 determines whether or not the result of variation display of the special symbol is a big hit (a big hit flag is ON) (step S4).
11) If the big hit (the big hit flag is in the ON state), the big hit fluctuation display pattern table (see FIG. 51) in which the fluctuation display pattern used at the big hit is set is selected (step S412). Here, in addition to the big hit flag, the big hit type flag and the short time flag are also determined, and the winning type of the big hit is per 15R, per 2R specific A, 2R specific B, 2R non-specific per, or the short time state is short. The big hit time variation display pattern table selected in step S412 is made different depending on whether the operation is short-time operation, short-time operation A, or short-time operation B.

Further, the main control MPU 504 is a big hit in step S411 (a big hit flag is in an ON state).
Otherwise, it is determined whether or not the result of the variation display of the special symbol is a small hit (small hit flag is ON) (step S413). Fluctuation display pattern table for small hits with a variable display pattern used for small hits (
52 (see FIG. 52) is selected (step S414). Here, in addition to the small hit flag, a short time flag is also discriminated, and the short hit time selected in step S414 according to whether the short time state is when the time is not activated, when the hour A is activated, or when the hour B is activated. The variable display pattern table is different.

Further, the main control MPU 504 determines the big hit and the small hit (
If the big hit flag and the small hit flag are not in the ON state), it is determined that the result of fluctuation display of the special symbol is out of order, and the fluctuation display pattern table at the time of deviation is set in which the fluctuation display pattern used at the time of deviation is set (FIG. 52). Reference) is selected (step S415). Here, in addition to the small hit flag, the hour / hour flag is also discriminated.
The variation display pattern table at the time of loss is varied depending on whether the operation is in the time B operation or not, and whether or not the failure is accompanied by the reach mode by the reach determination.

In the reach determination, the main control MPU 504 acquires the reach determination random number, stores it in a predetermined storage area of the RAM, and determines the determination value set in the reach determination table (not shown) and the acquired reach determination random number. It is determined whether or not the reach mode is set depending on whether or not the values match. Further, in the reach determination table, the reach probability (reach mode ratio) is about 1/10, that is, 24 determination values out of 241 reach determination random numbers from 0 to 240 are reach determination tables. Is set.

Then, the main control MPU 504 acquires a random display pattern random number, stores it in a predetermined storage area of the RAM, and also displays the big hit hour fluctuation display pattern table and the small hit hour fluctuation display pattern table selected in steps S412, S414, and S415. The variation display pattern in which the determination value set in any of the deviation variation display pattern tables matches the value of the acquired variation display pattern random number is determined (step S416).

Next, the main control MPU 504 determines whether or not the variation display pattern determined in step S416 is any one of variation numbers 3 to 10 (step S417). If the variation display pattern is any one of variation numbers 3 to 10, an addition time determination table (see FIGS. 53A and 53B) corresponding to the addition time pattern is selected (step S418). Here, in addition to the addition time pattern, the time reduction flag is also discriminated, and the addition time determination table selected in step S418 is varied depending on whether the time reduction state is when the time reduction is not operating or when the time reduction B is operating. Yes.

Then, the main control MPU 504 acquires the addition time determination random number, stores it in a predetermined storage area of the RAM, and determines the determination value set in the addition time determination table according to the addition time pattern and the acquired addition time determination. The status of the variable display pattern command that matches the random number value is determined (step S419). In the status of the variation display pattern command, the addition time added to the variation time of the special symbol set in the variation display pattern and the contents added to the effect are set in association with each of “10H” to “14H”. ing. If the variation display pattern determined in step S417 is not the variation number 3 to 10, the status of the variation display pattern command is determined to be “10H” (step S420).

Next, the main control MPU 504 includes the change display pattern determined in step S416,
By combining the status of the variable display pattern command determined in steps S419 and S420, the variable display pattern command is set as an effect command (
Step S421). Note that the variable display pattern command set in step S421 is transmitted to the peripheral control board 92 in the command transmission output process (step S19).

In this embodiment, “10” depending on whether or not the addition time is added to the variation time of the special symbol.
“H” or “11H” to “14H” is selected as the first byte (status) data,
A variable display pattern command having a 2-byte configuration combined with the second byte (mode) data of the determined variable display pattern is set. This eliminates the need to prepare a plurality of types of variation display patterns depending on whether or not the addition time is added to the variation time of the special symbol. That is, there is no need to set a separate variation display pattern obtained by adding a predetermined addition time to the variation time of a special symbol corresponding to one variation display pattern, and the amount of ROM data incorporated in the main control MPU 504 is reduced. be able to.

In this embodiment, “10H” or “11H” is selected depending on whether or not the addition time is added to the variation time of the special symbol for the second byte (mode) data of the determined variation display pattern. ”To“ 14H ”, the variable display pattern command is set by combining the data of the first byte (status). The variable display pattern command depends on whether or not the additional time is added to the special symbol fluctuation time. The first byte of “10H” to “11H”
”To“ 14H ”. In this case, first, the variable display pattern command is set by combining the data of the first byte (status) of “10H” with the data of the second byte (mode) of the determined variable display pattern, When the addition time is added to the variation time of the special symbol, the first byte of the variation display pattern command may be rewritten from “10H” to “11H” to “14H”.

In this embodiment, the variable display pattern command is data of 2 bytes, and the variable display pattern command includes the special symbol display unit 302 from the start of the special symbol variable display until the stop display. The data for specifying the special symbol variation time and the reach effect controlled by the effect display device 202 are included. The first byte (status) of the two-byte variable display pattern command indicates that it is a variable display pattern and can specify an addition time to be added to the change time of a special symbol corresponding to the variable display pattern. It is data. On the other hand, the second byte (mode) is data that can specify the variation time and reach effect of the special symbol from the variation number of the variation display pattern. That is, when the variable display pattern command is transmitted to the peripheral control board 92, the sub-integrated M mounted on the peripheral control board 92 is displayed.
The PU 520 can recognize that it is a variable display pattern based on the data of the first byte and can specify the addition time added to the fluctuation time of the special symbol. The variation time and reach production of the special symbol can be specified from the variation number of the display pattern. In this way, the effect time controlled by the effect display device 202 can be calculated from the change time and addition time of the special symbol corresponding to the change display pattern.

Next, the main control MPU 504 sets a variation display pattern command in step S420, and then adds a predetermined addition time to the variation time of the special symbol corresponding to the variation display pattern to a timer provided in the RAM (this In the embodiment, the valid period timer is set (step S422). Then, the process selection flag is updated to “3” (step S423). When the variable display pattern command is transmitted to the peripheral control board 92 by the command transmission output process, the effective period timer is started in the special symbol game (step S17) and the drive signal is output to the special symbol display 302. Then, the control for starting the variation display of the special symbol is performed.

Further, in the variable display pattern setting process, it is determined whether or not a high probability flag or a short time flag is set as an effect command indicating the gaming state, and the gaming state is a high probability state when the high probability flag is set. A process for setting a gaming state command indicating that the gaming state is in a short-time state when the shorting flag is set is executed. The game state command is transmitted to the peripheral control board 92 in the command transmission output process (step S19) together with the change display pattern command and the winning command. The sub-integrated MPU 520 mounted on the peripheral control board 92 can recognize that the gaming state is a high probability state or a short-time state based on the gaming state command.

In addition, when a plurality of display areas are provided on the display device and symbols are displayed in a variable manner in each display area, the display is stopped at a specific display result when the big hit determination process is performed. When there are multiple display lines to be displayed, when a symbol that has not been stopped on any display line stops at a predetermined symbol, the symbol that is stopped and displayed on the display line becomes a specific display result. Alternatively, a state in which all the symbols are synchronously displayed in a combination such that a specific display result is obtained on any one of the display lines is referred to as a reach mode. In other words, the reach mode is a mode (a mode immediately before a big hit) representing a step before a specific display result (big hit display).

In this embodiment, there is only one display line as described above, and the left and right decorative symbols (which may be a combination of two arbitrary decorative symbols) among the left middle right decorative symbols displayed on the effect display device 202 are the same. Stopping at the symbol and displaying the inside decorative symbol (the remaining decorative symbol when the combination of two arbitrary decorative symbols is stopped) is in a variable display state or the effect display device 202
All the decorative symbols displayed on the screen are displayed in a synchronized manner with the same symbol combination (for example, the left, middle and right decorative designs are displayed in a synchronized manner so that they always have the same design) ) Is referred to as a reach mode.
An effect executed by the sorting motor 350, the decoration lamp 530, the speakers 18, 57, etc. (for example, a predetermined image display on the effect display device 202, the light emitting means 314, the sorting motor 350, and the decoration lamp 530 in a predetermined mode. Lighting / flashing and predetermined audio output by the speakers 18 and 57) is called reach production.

51 and 52 show the big hit hour fluctuation display pattern table, the small hit hour fluctuation display pattern table, and the loss fluctuation fluctuation display pattern table selected in steps S412, S414, and S415. The ROM of the main control MPU 504 stores at least 25 types of variation display patterns of variation numbers 1 to 25 in which the variation time of the special symbol is set. Each variation display pattern table stores these 25 types of variation display patterns. Of the display patterns, 251 determination values are assigned to predetermined variation display patterns corresponding to the result of the winning determination and the effect mode.

The variation display patterns with variation numbers 1 to 25 are used for determining whether or not to add a predetermined addition time to the variation determination result or the variation time of the special symbol, in addition to the variation time of the special symbol. When the variable display pattern command is transmitted to the peripheral control board 92, the addition time pattern, the mode of the variable display pattern command for causing the sub-integrated MPU 520 to specify the variable number when the variable display pattern command is transmitted to the peripheral control board 92 Reach effects controlled by the effect display device 202 are set in association with the special symbol variation time. Note that the variation time of the special symbol and the variation time (effect time) of the decorative symbol displayed and controlled by the effect display device 202 when the variable display pattern command is transmitted to the peripheral control board 92 are set substantially the same. It does not have to be exactly the same.

In each variation display pattern table, the current short-time operation type is short-time non-operation,
The changeable display patterns that can be selected differ depending on whether the time-shortening A operation or the time-shortening B operation is performed, but the type of the time-shortening operation and the production mode are closely related. In this embodiment, when the production mode is staying in the “normal mode”, the result of the winning determination is 2
Depending on whether the game ball is received by the first receiving port 410 or not at the “chance production” when it is either per R (a generic term for 2R specific per A, B and 2R non-specific per unit) or small hit It is determined whether or not the mode shifts to “lightning mode”. In this case, the short-time operation is not given regardless of whether or not the production mode shifts from the “normal mode” to the “lightning mode”. That is, when the time is not operating, the effect mode stays in the “normal mode” or “lightning mode”, and it cannot be determined whether or not the jackpot probability is in a high probability state.

Here, when each of the fluctuation display pattern tables does not operate for a short time, the fluctuation numbers 1 to 13
The determination values are assigned to the fluctuation display patterns. The “normal fluctuation” of the fluctuation number 1 is a fluctuation display pattern that does not involve the reach mode, and the “shortening fluctuation” of the fluctuation number 2 is the fluctuation time of the special symbol from the “normal fluctuation” of the fluctuation number 1. Is a shortened variation display pattern.
These variable display patterns can be selected when the result of the winning determination is out of place (X is added when the variable display pattern table is lost). Note that the “normal fluctuation” of the fluctuation number 1 is all selected when the result of the winning determination is out of reach without reach, but the reach probability (about 1/10 in this embodiment) is not so high. It can be said that the variation display pattern has the highest selection ratio when the result of the winning determination is out of place (including the time of out of reach).

However, the “shortening fluctuation” of the fluctuation number 2 is based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port sensor 216 or the second start port sensor 218 even when the time is not operating in addition to the time B operation. Selection is possible even when a condition such as the value of the reserved ball number counter indicating the stored number of extracted jackpot determination random numbers approaches the upper limit value (four in this embodiment) is satisfied. As a result, when the reserved ball number counter reaches the upper limit value, the number of held balls is not counted any more, so there is a possibility that the game may be temporarily stopped, but the variable display pattern in which the variation time of the special symbol is shortened It is possible to speed up the digestion of the number of reserved balls.

In addition, “normal reach” of variation numbers 3 and 4 is a normal reach effect indicating whether or not a decorative pattern that has not been stopped and displayed (in this embodiment, a medium decorative pattern) is stopped and displayed with a reach mode. Is a variable display pattern to be executed. In addition, “reach effect A” to “reach effect C” of variation numbers 5 to 10 are decorative designs (in this embodiment, medium decorative symbols) that are not yet stopped as effects after the normal reach effect. It is a variation display pattern in which a reach effect corresponding to the whereabouts of the golf ball released by the character is executed. These fluctuation display patterns are displayed when the result of the winning judgment is out of reach (X is added when the fluctuation display pattern table is lost) or when 15R is reached (◎ is added when the fluctuation display pattern table is lost). Selectable.

In each of the reach effects in the “reach effect A” to “reach effect C” with the fluctuation numbers 5 to 10, the effect corresponding to the change time of the special symbol depending on whether the result of the winning judgment is 15R or when the reach is off. While the time is substantially the same, the same or similar effects are displayed and controlled. As a result, until the decorative symbol whose display is controlled by the effect display device 202 is stopped and displayed, it is difficult to recognize the result of the winning determination, and each reach effect can be made an effect that makes the reach effect exciting. There is no decline in the interest of

In addition, in the above-described variation display patterns of “normal reach” of variation numbers 3 and 4 and “reach effect A” to “reach effect C” of variation numbers 5 to 10, the jackpot expectation (corresponding to the type of reach effect) Each of the variable display patterns so that the ratio of the reach effect (total appearance rate) that is a big hit (appearance rate at the time of the big hit); the big hit expectation = the appearance rate at the time of the big hit / the total appearance rate) is different. Judgment values are distributed in the table. Specifically, in each variation display pattern table, “normal reach”, “reach production A”, “reach production B”, “
The determination value is distributed to the variable display pattern corresponding to the reach effect so that the big hit expectation degree becomes higher in the order of “reach effect C”.

In addition, the variation number 11 “full rotation reach” means that all the decorative symbols are displayed when a decorative symbol (in this embodiment, a medium decorative symbol) that has not been stopped and displayed has passed through the jackpot symbol. It is a fluctuating display pattern in which a reach effect that fluctuates synchronously is executed. This variation display pattern can be selected when the result of the winning determination is around 15R (a mark is given by a winning in the variation display pattern table).

In addition, the “chance production / comment production when time is not activated” of the variable numbers 12 and 13 is executed when the production mode is staying in the “normal mode”, while the production mode is “ This is a variable display pattern in which “comment production” is executed when staying in “raiden mode”. These fluctuation display patterns are displayed when the result of the winning judgment is about 2R (● is attached when the fluctuation display pattern table is won) or when it is a small hit (when the fluctuation display pattern table is won). Selectable. Further, when a variation display pattern command corresponding to these variation display patterns is transmitted to the peripheral control board 92 by command transmission output processing, the variation time of the special symbol (the production time corresponding to the variation time of the special symbol) is the same. However, the sub-integrated MPU 520 mounted on the peripheral control board 92 determines the current effect mode and executes either “chance effect” or “comment effect”.

In addition, in each effect in the “chance effect / short time non-actuated comment effect” of the above-described variation numbers 12 and 13, an effect corresponding to the variation time of the special symbol depending on whether the winning determination result is 2R or small hit. While the time is the same, the same effect corresponding to the current effect mode is displayed and controlled. In addition, depending on whether or not the game ball is received at the first entrance 410 in the “chance production”, there is a difference in whether or not the production mode transitions from the “normal mode” to the “lightning mode” With the execution of either “chance production” or “comment production”, it is not possible to determine whether or not the big hit probability shifts or continues to the high probability state. As a result, either “chance production” or “comment production” at the time of small hits can be executed, and even if the big hit probability continues in the low probability state, the sense of expectation for the high probability state can be continued. The interest of will not be reduced.

Next, in this embodiment, when the production mode is staying in the “battle mode”,
When the result of the winning determination is 15R, 2R specific A, or small hit, the effect mode is continued in the “battle mode”, and the type of short-time operation is also continued in “time-short A”.
In addition, when the effect mode is staying in either “normal mode” or “lightning mode”, if the result of the winning determination is around 15R, the effect mode shifts to “battle mode” and the time-saving operation is performed. The type can be switched from “no time” or “time B” to “time A”. That is, at the time-shortening A operation, it can be determined that the effect mode stays in the “battle mode” and the jackpot probability is in a high probability state.

Here, in each of the fluctuation display pattern tables, the fluctuation numbers 16-2 at the time of the time reduction A operation.
The determination values are assigned to five variable display patterns. These variable display patterns are not selected when the time is not operating and when the time B is operating, and can be said to be a variable display pattern dedicated to the “battle mode” effect mode when the time A is operating. Further, when a variation display pattern command corresponding to these variation display patterns is transmitted to the peripheral control board 92 by the command transmission output process, the effect display device 202 changes the decoration symbols like the variation patterns of the variation numbers 1 to 11. A soccer game (battle) with the enemy team without controlling the display centering on the display
Control the display of separate effects to entertain.

The fluctuation number 16 “ordinary fluctuation at time A” is a fluctuation display pattern in which an effect of whether or not a soccer game (battle) with the enemy team is started is executed. The “shortening variation at A” is a variation display pattern in which the variation time of the special symbol is shorter than the “normal variation at short time A” of variation number 16. These variable display patterns can be selected when the result of the winning determination is out of place (X is added when the variable display pattern table is lost). However, the variation number 17 “shortening change at time A” is the same as when the short time non-operation at time “shortening variation” of variation number 2, and the first start port sensor 216 or the second start port sensor at the time of short time A operation. 2
When the condition such as the value of the reserved ball number counter indicating the stored number of jackpot determination random numbers extracted based on the detection of the game ball by 18 approaches the upper limit value (four in this embodiment) is satisfied Can also be selected.

Further, the “pseudo shortening variation” of the variation numbers 18 and 19 is similar to the “shortening variation at time A” of the variation number 17, and it is an effect whether or not a soccer game (battle) with the enemy team is started. Is a variable display pattern to be executed. These fluctuation display patterns have a winning judgment result of 2R
It can be selected at a specific hit A (when a change display pattern table is won) or at a small hit (when a change display pattern table is win).

In addition, in each production in the “pseudo-shortening fluctuation” of the above-described fluctuation numbers 18 and 19, the production time corresponding to the fluctuation time of the special symbol is the same as the “shortening fluctuation at time A” of the fluctuation number 17 and similar. The produced effect is displayed and controlled. That is, by making the effect of “pseudo shortening variation” similar to “shortening variation at time A”, it is difficult to determine that the result of the winning judgment is either A per 2R specific or small hit. As mentioned above, the production mode is “
Even if you are staying in “Battle Mode” and the result of the winning decision is either 2R specific hit A or small hit, the big hit probability will continue in a high probability state, and the type of short-time operation will also be “short-time A” Will continue. In addition, since the effect mode is also continued in the “battle mode”, no change occurs in the effect in addition to the gaming state. As a result, if it is determined that the result of the winning judgment is either 2R specific hit A or small hit, there may be a feeling of loss that the hit was not achieved even though it was a hit. By making it difficult to determine the result of the winning determination, the feeling of loss can be suppressed, and the interest of the game does not decrease.

In addition, “Battle Reach Short” of variation numbers 20 to 22 and “
“Battle Reach Long” is a variable display pattern in which an effect corresponding to the whereabouts of a game in a soccer game (battle) with an enemy team is executed. Here, the fluctuation numbers 23 to 25 “
“Battle Reach Long” has a longer production time corresponding to the variation time of the special symbol than “Battle Reach Short” of variation numbers 20-22. These variable display patterns are
When the result of the winning judgment is out of place (X is added in the winning of the variation display pattern table), 15
It can be selected at the time per R (◎ is added when the variation display pattern table is lost) or when 2R is excluded (A is added when the variation display pattern table is lost) excluding A per 2R.

In addition, "Battle Reach Short" of the above-described variation numbers 20 to 22 and variation numbers 23 to
In each production of “Battle Reach Long” of 25, the direction of the game in the soccer game (battle) with the enemy team is a draw when the result of the winning judgment is lost, wins at the time of 15R, B at the time of 2R specific or Loss at 2R non-specific hit. As described above, the production mode stays in the “battle mode” during the time-shortening A operation, and if the result of the winning determination is around 15R or out of place, the production mode is continued in the “battle mode” and the time-operation is activated. This type is also continued with "Time A". On the other hand, when the result of the win determination is 2R specific hit B or 2R non-specific hit, the effect mode shifts to "lightning mode" and the type of short-time operation is switched from "time-short A" to "time-short B". In other words, when the result of the winning judgment is B at 2R specific hit or 2R non-specific hit, the direction of the game in the soccer game (battle) with the enemy team will be lost as the production mode shifts to “lightning mode”. Yes.

Next, in this embodiment, when the production mode is staying in the “battle mode”,
When the result of the winning determination is B for 2R specific or for 2R non-specific, the production mode shifts to “lightning mode” and the type of short-time operation is switched from “time-short A” to “time-short B”. That is, at the time B operation, it is not possible to determine whether or not the effect mode stays in the “lightning mode” and the jackpot probability is in a high probability state.

Here, among the variable display pattern tables, the variable numbers 2 to 11 at the time of the short time B operation.
The determination values are assigned to the fluctuation display patterns of the fluctuation numbers 14 and 15. The variation display patterns of the variation numbers 2 to 11 can be selected even when the time is not operating, but the variation number 14
, 15 are not selected when the time is not activated and when the time A is activated, and can be said to be a variation display pattern dedicated to the “lightning mode” when the effect mode is activated.

In addition, “time comment B time comment effect” of the fluctuation numbers 14 and 15 is “
This is a variable display pattern in which “comment effect” is executed in the same manner as when the effect mode is staying in “lightning mode” in “chance effect / short time non-actuated comment effect”. For these variable display patterns, when the result of the winning judgment is per 2R (● is added when the variable display pattern table is lost) or when it is a small hit (△ is added when the variable display pattern table is lost)
Can be selected.

In addition, in each production in the above-mentioned “No. B Time comment production” with the fluctuation numbers 14 and 15, the result of the determination of winning is the same in the production time corresponding to the fluctuation time of the special symbol at the time of 2R hit and at the time of the small hit. In addition, the same effect is displayed and controlled. That is, similar to the “chance effect / short time non-actuated comment effect” of the variable numbers 12 and 13, it is determined whether or not the jackpot probability continues in the high probability state when the “comment effect” is executed. I can't. As a result, even if the “comment effect” at the time of 2R non-specific hit is executed and the big hit probability shifts to the low probability state, the expectation for the high probability state can be continued, and the interest of the game may be reduced. Absent.

FIG. 53 shows the short time non-operation time addition time determination table and the short time B operation time addition time determination table selected in step S418. 53A is an addition time determination table when the time is not operating, and FIG. 53B is an addition time determination table when the time B is operating.
C) is an addition time and addition content table corresponding to the status of the variable display pattern command.

Here, in the addition time determination table when the time is not operating (see FIG. 53A) and the addition time determination table when the time B is operating (see FIG. 53B), the change display patterns of the change numbers 3 to 10 The statuses of the variable display pattern commands that can be selected are varied according to the associated addition time pattern. The ROM of the main control MPU 504 stores eight types of addition time patterns (addition time pattern 1 to addition time pattern 8), and each addition time determination table has a predetermined value corresponding to the addition time pattern. 103 determination values are assigned to the status of the variable display pattern command.

In addition, the status of the variable display pattern command includes an addition time added to the special symbol variable time, and a reach effect that is displayed and controlled by the effect display device 202 when the variable display pattern command is transmitted to the peripheral control board 92. The contents to be added to are respectively set in association with each other. When the status of the variable display pattern command is “10H”, the addition time is not added to the change time of the special symbol set in the variable display pattern, and the addition contents to the reach effect are added. It never happens.

In this embodiment, when the status of the variation display pattern command is “11H”, “3000” ms is added to the variation time of the special symbol set in the variation display pattern, and the variation display pattern is displayed on the peripheral control board 92. When the command is transmitted, display control of “slip fluctuation” is performed before the reach form is formed in the effect display device 202. It should be noted that the production time required for “slip fluctuation” corresponds to the addition time added to the special symbol fluctuation time.

Here, the “slip fluctuation” means that the decorative symbol for determining whether or not to form the reach mode is variably displayed as if it was stopped and displayed in a design that does not once become the reach mode (temporary stop display). ) Is a mode in which another symbol is displayed again and stopped. For example, when each decorative symbol is sequentially switched and displayed in a variable display of decorative symbols, after temporarily displaying a decorative symbol for determining whether or not a reach mode is to be formed with a symbol that is not a reach mode Further, it may be a mode in which the decorative symbols are switched again and stopped display, or when each decorative symbol is scrolled and displayed in the variation display of the decoration symbols, it is determined whether or not a reach mode is formed. After shifting the decorative design for high speed fluctuation to low speed fluctuation, the decorative design is framed by a few frames and temporarily stopped with a design that does not become the reach mode, but again transitions to high speed fluctuation,
A mode in which stop display is performed after shifting from high-speed fluctuation to low-speed fluctuation may be possible.

Specifically, the variable display pattern command whose status is “11H” is the peripheral control board 92.
, The decoration symbol for determining whether or not to form the reach aspect (in this embodiment, the right decoration symbol with respect to the left decoration pattern) is temporarily stopped and displayed in a pattern that does not become the reach aspect once. However, the reach mode is formed by controlling the display of the “slip fluctuation” which is stopped and displayed after the transition to the symbol that forms the reach mode again.

In this embodiment, the status of the variable display pattern command is “12H” to “
14H ”, when a predetermined multiple of“ 12000 ”ms is added to the variation time of the special symbol set in the variation display pattern, and the variation display pattern command is transmitted to the peripheral control board 92 The effect display device 202 performs display control of “continuous fluctuation” a plurality of times before the reach effect. It should be noted that the production time for a plurality of “continuous fluctuations” corresponds to the addition time added to the fluctuation time of the special symbol.

Here, “continuous variation” is similar to “normal variation” of variation number 1, and temporarily displays all the decorative symbols in a non-reachable display (for example, up and down) in the decorative symbol variation display. (Or / and left and right) swaying and not stopping completely:
In this mode, the decorative symbol variation display is started again after the fluctuation variation display), and the temporary symbols are displayed in a temporary stop pattern continuously (repeatedly) for the number of times corresponding to the status of the variation display pattern command.

Specifically, for example, when a variable display pattern command having a status of “12H” is transmitted to the peripheral control board 92, all decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in a non-reachable pattern in the decorative symbol variable display. After the display control of “continuous fluctuation” is performed only once, the decorative pattern fluctuation display is started again, and the reach effect corresponding to the mode of the fluctuation display pattern command is controlled. When the status of the variable display pattern command is “13H”,
When “continuous fluctuation” is continuously displayed twice before the reach effect corresponding to the mode of the fluctuation display pattern command, and the status of the fluctuation display pattern command is “14H”, the fluctuation display pattern Prior to the reach effect corresponding to the command mode, the display control of “continuous fluctuation” is performed three times in succession.

In the addition time determination table of the addition time patterns 5 to 8 per 15R, more judgment values than the addition time determination tables of the addition time patterns 1 to 4 at the time of loss are “12H” to “14H” of the variation display pattern commands. ”Status. That is, when the winning determination result is around 15R, the fluctuation display of “continuous fluctuation” is executed at a higher rate than when the winning determination result is out of sync. As described above, when the execution of “continuous fluctuation” fluctuation display corresponding to the status of the fluctuation display pattern command is started, the result of the winning determination is about 15R in the reach effect corresponding to the mode of the fluctuation display pattern command. The ratio is high and the expectation for the big hit gaming state is enhanced. Note that the addition time patterns 1 to 4 correspond to fluctuation display patterns (fluctuation display patterns of fluctuation numbers 3, 5, 7, and 9) that can be selected when the result of the winning determination is off, respectively, and the addition time at the time of loss. A pattern. On the other hand, the addition time patterns 5 to 8 are variation display patterns (variation numbers 4, 4) that can be selected when the result of winning determination is around 15R.
6, 8 and 10 variation display patterns), and can be said to be an addition time pattern per 15R.

Further, in the addition time determination table of the addition time patterns 5 to 8 per 15R, more determination values than the addition time determination table of the addition time patterns 1 to 4 at the time of loss are “continuous fluctuation”.
The status of the variable display pattern command indicating that the number of consecutive times is large (specifically, “12
The status is “14H” rather than “H”. That is, when the result of the winning determination is around 15R, the number of consecutive “continuous fluctuations” is executed at a higher rate than when the result of the winning determination is off. As described above, as the number of consecutive “continuous fluctuations” corresponding to the status of the fluctuation display pattern command is increased, the result of the winning determination is about 15R in the reach effect corresponding to the mode of the fluctuation display pattern command. The ratio is high and the expectation for the big hit gaming state is enhanced.

Further, in each addition time determination table, as the addition time pattern corresponding to the variable display pattern for which the big hit expectation is high, more determination values are “1” of the variable display pattern command.
The statuses of 2H ”to“ 14H ”are allocated, and the status of the variation display pattern command is allocated so that the number of consecutive“ continuous variations ”increases. For example, in the addition time determination table of the addition time patterns 1 and 5 corresponding to the fluctuation display patterns of the fluctuation numbers 3 and 4 each executing “normal reach”, most of the determination values are “12H” to “12H” of the fluctuation display pattern command. There is no distribution for the status of “14H”. On the other hand, in the addition time determination table of the addition time patterns 4 and 8 corresponding to the fluctuation display patterns of the fluctuation numbers 9 and 10 in which the big hit expectation is high, many determination values are “12H” to “14H” of the fluctuation display pattern commands. ", And the number of consecutive" continuous fluctuations "is distributed up to 3 times in the status of the fluctuation display pattern command. That is, as the reach effect with a higher degree of big hit expectation, the number of consecutive “continuous fluctuations” is executed more frequently. In this way, as the number of consecutive “continuous fluctuations” corresponding to the status of the fluctuation display pattern command is executed, the ratio of the reach production corresponding to the mode of the fluctuation display pattern command being a production with a high expectation degree of jackpot. High and synergistic with reach production, the expectation for the big hit gaming state is enhanced.

As described above, in the “continuous fluctuation”, similar to the “normal fluctuation” of the fluctuation number 1, all the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in a non-reachable manner in the decorative symbol variation display. . In addition, the addition time per time of “continuous variation” is set to be the same as the variation time (effect time) of the special symbol corresponding to the variation display pattern of “normal variation” of variation number 1, The stop display timing (temporary stop display timing) is the same. That is, the difference between the fluctuation number 1 and the “normal fluctuation” is whether or not to display the stop without displaying the temporary stop. By making it similar to the “normal fluctuation” of the fluctuation number 1, at first glance, The difference from “normal fluctuation” cannot be determined. As a result, when the variable display pattern command of status “12H” to “14H” is transmitted to the peripheral control board 92, the effect display device 2
When the display control of “continuous variation” is performed at 02, the reach effect corresponding to the mode of the variation display pattern command is detected even though the first starting port sensor 216 or the second starting port sensor 218 detects the game ball once. It is possible to make it appear as if a plurality of fluctuation displays are executed a plurality of times. Moreover, it seems as if the chance of winning determination is increased for the player, and a sense of expectation for the result of winning determination is increased in a pseudo manner.

In addition, in the case of “normal variation” with variation number 1, since the symbols that are stopped and displayed are not in the reach mode, no expectation can be expected for the variation display of decorative symbols. However, since the “normal variation” of the variation number 1 is similar to the “continuous variation”, at first glance, the difference from the “continuous variation” in which the sense of expectation for the big hit gaming state cannot be determined. In this way, the difference between “normal fluctuation” and “continuous fluctuation” of fluctuation number 1 cannot be determined.
Even if the “normal variation” of the variation number 1 is executed, the expectation for the big hit gaming state is enhanced. In addition, even if the “normal fluctuation” of the fluctuation number 1 is continuously executed, the “continuous fluctuation”
By making the mistake that the number of consecutive times is executed, the expectation for the big hit gaming state is further enhanced.

Further, in the addition time determination table at the time B operation, the determination value is not assigned to the status “11H” of the variation display pattern command. That is, at the time of short time B operation,
“Slip fluctuation” is not executed. As a result, when the reserved ball number counter reaches the upper limit value, there is a possibility that the game will be temporarily stopped because the reserved ball number is not counted any more, but the additional time is added to the special symbol variation time. However, it is possible to accelerate the digestion of the number of reserved balls by not executing “slip fluctuation” in which the expectation for the big hit gaming state cannot be increased.

Further, in the addition time determination table at the time B operation, more judgment values are assigned to the statuses “12H” to “14H” of the variable display pattern command than the addition time determination table at the time non-operation. Yes. In other words, during the time-short B operation, the fluctuation display of “continuous fluctuation” is executed at a higher rate than when the time-short operation is not performed. As described above, the type of the short-time operation and the production mode are closely related, and the production mode stays in the “lightning mode” during the time-short B operation. In this way, while the production mode is in “lightning mode”, the percentage of “continuous fluctuation” fluctuation display corresponding to the status of the fluctuation display pattern command is high, and the big hit gaming state synergistically with the presentation mode The expectation for is raised.

Further, in each addition time determination table, only when the effect corresponding to the mode of the variable display pattern command is a reach effect (the variable display pattern of the variable numbers 3 to 10), the status of the variable display pattern command is supported. The variation display pattern such as “normal variation” of variation number 1, “shortened variation” of variation number 2, “full rotation reach” of variation number 11 and the like is displayed. In contrast, an addition time pattern may be provided, and a variation display of “continuous variation” may be executed even if the effect corresponding to the mode of the variation display pattern command is not a reach effect.

FIG. 54 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the changing process (step S43). In the changing process, the main control MPU 504 determines whether or not the effective period timer set in the changing display pattern setting process (step S42) has timed out (step S491).
If the valid period timer has timed out, a variation stop command is set as a production command (step S492). The change stop command set in step S492 is transmitted to the peripheral control board 92 in the command transmission output process (step S19). Then, the peripheral control board 92 performs control for confirming and displaying the stop of the decorative symbol based on the reception of the change stop command. Further, when a change stop command is transmitted to the peripheral control board 92 by command transmission output processing, a drive signal is output to the special symbol display 302 in the special symbol game (step S17) to stop the special symbol change display. Take control.

Next, the main control MPU 504 determines whether or not the result of fluctuation display of the special symbol is a big hit (the big hit flag is ON) (step S493), and the big hit (the big hit flag is O
If the state is N, the process selection flag is updated to “4” (step S494). By updating the process selection flag to “4”, the timer interrupt process occurs next, and the big hit game start process (step S44) can be executed when the game process (step S14) is executed.

Further, the main control MPU 504 is a big hit (a big hit flag is ON) in step S493.
Otherwise, it is determined whether or not the result of the variation display of the special symbol is a small hit (the small hit flag is in an ON state) (step S495). The process selection flag is updated to “6” (step S496). By updating the process selection flag to “6”, a timer interrupt process occurs next, and when the game process (step S14) is executed, the small hit game start process (step S46) can be executed.

Further, the main control MPU 504 determines the big hit and the small hit (
If the big hit flag and the small hit flag are not in the ON state), it is determined that the result of the variation display of the special symbol is out of order, and the process selection flag is updated to “0” (step S497).
By updating the process selection flag to “0”, the timer interruption process occurs next, and the variation start process (step S40) can be executed when the game process (step S14) is executed.

FIG. 55 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit game start process (step S44). In the jackpot game start process, the main control MPU 504 sets a jackpot start command corresponding to the jackpot type flag (step S451). Specifically, if the flag per 15R is set, a start command per 15R is set as a big hit start command, and 2R
If the hit flag is set, a start command per 2R is set as a big hit start command. The jackpot start command is an effect command for designating an effect display for starting the jackpot gaming state.

Next, the main control MPU 504 sets the number of rounds corresponding to the big hit type flag in the open / close counter (step S452). Specifically, if the flag per 15R is set, “15 times” as the number of rounds is set in the open / close counter, and if the flag per 2R is set, “2” as the number of rounds Set to counter.

Further, the main control MPU 504 sets a release time corresponding to the big hit type flag in the release timer (step S453). Specifically, if a flag per 15R is set, “30 seconds” is set in the release timer as a release time, and “0.8 seconds” is released as a release time if a flag per 2R is set. Set to timer. The set release timer is subtracted in the interrupt process.

The main control MPU 504 sets a big hit round start command corresponding to the big hit type flag. Specifically, if the flag per 15R is set, the round start command per 15R is set as a big hit round start command, and if the flag per 2R is set, the round start command per 2R is set as a big hit round start command. set. The big hit round start command is a command that is set together with a special winning opening release flag, which will be described later, and is an effect command that specifies an effect display indicating the number of rounds within a predetermined number of rounds.

Then, the main control MPU 504 sets a special winning opening release flag (step S454).
). When the special winning opening release flag is set, the special winning combination game (step S18) described above moves the attacker solenoid 276 to open the open / close member 274, thereby opening the special winning opening 272. Control to the state. Therefore, after setting the special winning opening opening flag, the open / close counter is decremented by 1 (step S455). Further, when the big hit game start process is ended, the process selection flag is updated to “5”. As a result, the big hit game processing (step S45) can be executed in the next interruption processing.

FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit game processing (step S45).
In the big hit game processing, the main control MPU 504 (if the standby flag is set)
In step S461, it is determined whether or not the waiting time timer has timed out (step S461).
462). The standby flag is a flag indicating that the game is waiting until the special winning opening 272 is closed and then opened again.
2 is a timer indicating a waiting time until the control is again performed after the 2 is closed. In other words, when the waiting time timer times out, a process for opening the special winning opening 272 is performed.

If the waiting time timer has timed out, the waiting flag is reset (step S4).
63) The release time corresponding to the big hit type flag is set in the release timer (step S46).
4). Then, a jackpot round start command corresponding to the jackpot type flag is set, and a jackpot opening flag is set (step S465), and the process is terminated.

If the standby flag is not set, it is determined whether or not the release timer has timed out (step S466). If the opening timer has not timed out, it will be a big prize opening 2
It is determined whether or not a game ball winning is detected in 72 (step S467), and if a game ball winning is detected, a big winning opening detection command corresponding to the number of winning detections is set (step S468).
. Note that the special winning opening detection command is generated by the special winning opening 27 in the switch input process (step S11).
This is an effect command for designating an effect display for notifying the player of the number of detected game balls when it is determined that a game ball is detected by the second count sensor 278.

In the big hit gaming state, a predetermined number of “9” games are counted by the count sensor 278 of the big prize opening 272 in one round from when the big prize opening 272 is controlled to the open state until it is controlled to the closed state. When a ball is detected (step S469), the special winning opening 272 is controlled to be closed even if the opening time set in the opening timer has not elapsed. Specifically, “9” when the big hit flag is set in the switch input process (step S11).
When the game ball is detected, the release timer is cleared (“0”). Step S466
Even when the release timer times out, the process for controlling the special winning opening 272 to be closed is performed.

In this embodiment, in the gaming state per 2R, the grand prize winning opening 272 is controlled to be in the open state only for “0.8 seconds” which is much shorter than “30 seconds” which is opened in the gaming state per 15R. Therefore, a predetermined number of game balls are rarely won in the big winning opening 272 within the opening time, and the number of game balls to be paid out per 15R is remarkably reduced.

Next, the main control MPU 504 sets a big hit round end command corresponding to the big hit type flag. Specifically, if the flag per 15R is set, the round end command per 15R is set as a big hit round end command, and if the flag per 2R is set, the round end command per 2R is set as a big hit round end command. set. The big hit round end command is a command that is set together with a big prize opening block flag, which will be described later, and is an effect command that specifies an effect display in an interval period from the end of the round to the start of the next round. .

Then, the main control MPU 504 sets a special winning opening blockage flag (step S470).
). When the big prize opening blockage flag is set, the special winning combination game (step S18) described above, the attacker solenoid 276 is movably controlled to close the open / close member 274, thereby closing the big prize opening 272. Control to the state.

Also, the main control MPU 504 determines whether or not the open / close counter is 0 (step S471). If the open / close counter is not 0, the open / close counter is decremented by 1 (step S472), the standby time is set in the standby time timer (step S473),
A standby flag is set (step S474), and the process ends.

If the open / close count counter is 0, a jackpot end command corresponding to the jackpot type flag is set (step S475). Specifically, if the flag per 15R is set, the end command per 15R is set as a big hit end command, and if the flag per 2R is set, the end command per 2R is set as a big hit end command. The jackpot end command is an effect command for designating an effect display at the end of the jackpot gaming state (end of the number of rounds).

Next, the main control MPU 504 sets a high probability flag corresponding to the big hit type flag (step S476). Specifically, per 15R flag and 2R specific per A flag,
If the B flag per R specific is set, the high probability flag is set, and if the 2R non-specific flag is set, the high probability flag is reset. Here, whether or not the high probability flag is set is determined by step 435 of the above-described variation stop symbol setting process (step S42).
Is already determined on the basis of the stop symbol of the special symbol at the time of the big hit, and the high probability flag is set, the big hit probability after the end of the big hit gaming state is controlled to “high probability”.

Also, the main control MPU 504 sets a time reduction flag corresponding to the big hit type flag (step S477). Specifically, if the flag per 15R is set regardless of whether the time is not operating or not, the time reduction A flag is set. If the 2R flag is set when the time is not operating, the time flag is not set, but the time A or time B
If the 2R specific per-A flag is set during operation, the short-time A flag is set. If the 2R specific per-B flag or 2R non-specific per-flag is set, the short-time B flag is set. Here, whether or not the time reduction flag is set is determined by the above-described variation stop symbol setting process (
In step S42), it has already been determined based on the stop symbol of the special symbol at the time of the big hit, and by setting the time-shortening A flag, the short-time operation is performed until the next big hit gaming state is started after the big hit gaming state is ended. Continue to control. Further, when the time reduction B is set (step S478), "100 times" is set as the predetermined number of times in the time reduction counter (step S
479), the short time operation is continuously controlled until the special symbol change display is performed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) after the big hit gaming state is finished. Note that the set short time counter is subtracted in the hit determination process (step S403).

The main control MPU 504 resets the big hit flag and the big hit type flag (
In step S480, the process selection flag is updated to “0” and the process is terminated (step S4).
81). By updating the process selection flag to “0”, the change start process (step S40) can be executed in the next interrupt process.

FIG. 57 is a flowchart showing an example of the small hit game start process (step S46). In the small hit game start process, the main control MPU 504 sets a small hit start command (step S511). The small hit start command is an effect command for designating an effect display for starting the small hit gaming state.

Next, the main control MPU 504 sets the open / close count corresponding to the small hit flag in the open / close count counter (step S512). Specifically, similar to the gaming state per 2R, “2 times” is set in the open / close counter as the open / close frequency.

Further, the main control MPU 504 sets an opening time corresponding to the small hit flag in the opening timer (step S513). Specifically, similar to the gaming state per 2R, the opening time is “
Set "0.8 seconds" to the release timer. The set release timer is subtracted in the interrupt process.

The main control MPU 504 sets a small hit opening / closing start command corresponding to the small hit flag. The small hit opening / closing start command is a command that is set together with a special winning opening opening flag, which will be described later, and is an effect command that specifies an effect display indicating the number of times of opening and closing a predetermined number of times.

Then, the main control MPU 504 sets a special winning opening release flag (step S514).
). When the special winning opening release flag is set, the special winning combination game (step S18) described above moves the attacker solenoid 276 to open the open / close member 274, thereby opening the special winning opening 272. Control to the state. Therefore, after setting the special winning opening opening flag, the open / close counter is decremented by 1 (step S515). Further, when the big hit game start process is ended, the process selection flag is updated to “7”. As a result, the small hit game processing (step S47) can be executed in the next interruption processing.

FIG. 58 is a flowchart showing an example of the small hit game processing (step S47).
In the small hit game processing, the main control MPU 504 is (if the standby flag is set)
Step S521), it is determined whether or not the waiting time timer has timed out (Step S521).
522). The standby flag is a flag indicating that the game is waiting until the special winning opening 272 is closed and then opened again.
2 is a timer indicating a waiting time until the control is again performed after the 2 is closed. In other words, when the waiting time timer times out, a process for opening the special winning opening 272 is performed.

If the waiting time timer has timed out, the waiting flag is reset (step S5).
23) The release time corresponding to the small hit flag is set in the release timer (step S524).
. Then, a small hit opening / closing start command corresponding to the small hit flag is set, and a big winning opening release flag is set (step S525), and the process is terminated.

If the waiting time timer has not timed out, it is determined whether or not the release timer has timed out (step S536). If the release timer has not timed out, it is determined whether or not a game ball winning detection has been detected at the big winning port 272 (step S527). If there is a game ball winning detection, a big winning port detection command corresponding to the number of winning detections is detected. (Step S
528). The special winning opening detection command is an effect of notifying the player of the number of detected gaming balls when it is determined in the switch input process (step S11) that a gaming ball has been detected by the count sensor 278 of the special winning opening 272. This is an effect command for designating display.

In the small hit gaming state, the count sensor 278 of the big winning opening 272 is used as a predetermined number in the opened state from when the big winning opening 272 is controlled to the closed state until the closed state is controlled.
When the “9” game balls are detected (step S529), the special winning opening 272 is controlled to be closed even if the opening time set in the opening timer has not elapsed. In addition, when “9” game balls are detected as a predetermined number by the count sensor 278 of the grand prize winning opening 272 in the first open state, the next time even if the open / close count set in the open / close counter is not opened / closed. There is no control to the open state. Specifically, switch input processing (step S11)
When “9” game balls are detected when the small hit flag is set, the release timer is cleared (“0”) and the open / close count counter is cleared (“0”) (step S531). ). Also, when the open timer times out in step S526, a process for controlling the special winning opening 272 to be closed is performed.

Here, in the small hit gaming state, similar to the gaming state per 2R, only the “0.8 seconds” that is much shorter than the “30 seconds” opened in the gaming state per 15Rs is a big prize opening 272. Is not controlled in the open state, so that a predetermined number of game balls are rarely won in the special winning opening 272 within the open time, and the number of game balls to be paid out per 15R is much smaller than the game state.

Next, the main control MPU 504 sets a small hit opening / closing end command according to the small hit flag. The small hit opening / closing end command is a command that is set together with a big prize opening closing flag, which will be described later, and is an effect that designates an effect display in an interval period from the end of the open state to the start of the next open state. It is a command.

Then, the main control MPU 504 sets a special winning opening blockage flag (step S531).
). When the big prize opening blockage flag is set, the special winning combination game (step S18) described above, the attacker solenoid 276 is movably controlled to close the open / close member 274, thereby closing the big prize opening 272. Control to the state.

Further, the main control MPU 504 determines whether or not the open / close counter is 0 (step S532). If the open / close counter is not 0, the open / close counter is decremented by 1 (step S533), the standby time is set in the standby time timer (step S534),
A standby flag is set (step S535), and the process ends.

If the open / close counter is 0, a small hit end command corresponding to the small hit flag is set (step S536). Note that the small hit end command ends the small hit gaming state (
This is an effect command for designating effect display of (the number of times of opening and closing).

Next, the main control MPU 504 resets the small hit flag (step S537), updates the process selection flag to “0”, and ends the process (step S538). In the small hit game processing (step S47), step S in the big hit game processing (step S45) is performed.
Processing corresponding to 475 to S479 is not performed. That is, when the result of the winning determination is a small hit, the game state after the end of the small hit gaming state (the big hit probability or the type of short-time operation) is controlled without being changed. By updating the process selection flag to “0”, the change start process (step S40) can be executed in the next interrupt process.

In this embodiment, when the gaming state per 15R is executed, an effect command for designating a predetermined effect display is selected by the effect display device 202, and for example, the start of the gaming state per 15R by the start command per 15R is selected. Like the effect display, the player is clearly notified of the start and execution of the gaming state per 15R. On the other hand, when the gaming state per 2R or the small winning game state is executed, an effect command for designating a predetermined effect display is selected by the effect display device 202, and for example, the game state per 2R by the start command per 2R is selected. The effect display of the start of the small hit game state by the start effect display or the small hit start command is performed, but unlike the game state per 15R, the player is in the start or running of the game state or small hit game state per 2R Not clearly notified. This is because in the gaming state per 2R and the gaming state per small game, it is difficult to win a game ball to the big prize opening 272, and the number of game balls to be paid out is significantly smaller than the gaming state per 15R. By not clearly notifying the player during the execution, the feeling of loss that a lot of game balls could not be obtained even though the result of the winning determination was successful is suppressed. However, in the “chance production” that is performed when the production mode stays in the “normal mode” and the time of 2R hit or the small hit time, a game ball that wins the big winning opening 272 is accepted by the first entrance 410. Since it is used for the effect of whether or not it has been played, the player is clearly notified of the start and execution of the 2R gaming state and the small hit gaming state.

Next, processing executed by the sub-integrated MPU 520 mounted on the peripheral control board 92 will be described. FIG. 59 is a flowchart showing an example of sub-main processing, and FIG. 60 is a flowchart showing an example of 16 ms steady processing.

As shown in FIG. 59, when power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is started, the sub-integrated MPU 52
0 performs an initial setting process (step S71). In the initial setting process, a process of clearing the RAM is performed. Note that interrupts are prohibited during this initial setting process, and interrupts are permitted after the initial setting process. When the initial setting process (step S71) ends, a loop process for monitoring whether or not the 16 ms elapsed flag T is set is started (step S72).

In this embodiment, the sub-integrated MPU 520 generates an interrupt every 2 ms and 2 m
s Perform steady processing. In the 2 ms steady process, a process of counting up the 16 ms progress monitoring counter (adding 1 to the 16 ms progress monitoring counter) is executed, and when the value of the 16 ms progress monitoring counter reaches 8, that is, 16 ms elapses. Flag T
And a 16 ms progress monitoring counter is reset (set to 0). In this way, the 16 ms elapsed flag T is set (set) to “1” every 16 ms in the 2 ms steady process, and is normally set (reset) to “0”. 1 in step S72
When the 6 ms elapsed flag is set (16 ms elapsed flag T is “1”), 16
After the ms elapse flag is reset (step S73), 16 ms steady processing is performed (step S74).

In this 16 ms steady process, based on the effect command received from the main control board 94, the effect display device 202, the light emitting means 314, the sorting motor 350, the decoration lamp 530, the speaker 1
Processing for controlling 8, 57, etc. is executed. When the 16 ms steady process ends, the process returns to step S72 again, and every time the 16 ms elapse flag T is set, that is, every 16 ms, the above steps S73 to S74 are repeated. On the other hand, if the 16 ms elapsed flag T is not set in step S72 (the 16 ms elapsed flag T is “0”), the loop processing is performed until the 16 ms elapsed flag T is set.

FIG. 60 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a 16 ms steady process executed every 16 ms in the sub main process. In the 16 ms steady process, the sub-integrated MPU 520 executes the processes of steps S91 to S96. In the command analysis process of step S91, the effect command received from the main control board 94 is analyzed. In the effect control process of step S92, a control process related to the effect display device 202 is executed based on the variable display pattern command.

Moreover, in the sound control process of step S93, the control process regarding the speakers 18 and 57 is performed. In the lamp control process in step S94, control processes related to the light emitting means 314, the sorting motor 350, and the decorative lamp 530 are executed. In the information output process of step S95, a display command is transmitted to the liquid crystal control board 528, and a driving signal and a lamp lighting signal are transmitted to the lamp driving board 532. In the random number update process of step S96, a process of updating random numbers used for various settings in the effect control process (step S92) is executed.

In the lamp control process (step S94), if the status of the variation display pattern command is any one of “12H” to “14H”, the variation is performed a plurality of times until the reach effect corresponding to the mode of the variation display pattern command. In the interval between the displays (when switching from the temporary stop display of the decorative symbol to the start of the re-variable display), the light emitting means 314 is controlled to emit light with the white flash lighting. In other words, at the timing of switching from the off symbol in “continuous fluctuation”, the entire game board 5 centering on the decorative body 312 is illuminated with white light by causing the light emitting means 314 to emit light with white flash lighting. Even when the light is emitted (flash is lit), it strongly impresses that the off symbol in the variation display of the decorative symbol was a temporary stop display. Thereby, the difference from the “normal variation” of the variation number 1 is discriminated and the fact that the variation display of “continuous variation” is started to be executed further enhances the sense of expectation for the big hit gaming state.

Here, various random numbers updated by the sub-integrated MPU 520 mounted on the peripheral control board 92 in the above-described random number update process (step S96) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG.
As shown in FIG. 1, in this embodiment, a left stop symbol random number used to determine the stop symbol of the left decorative symbol, a middle stop symbol random number used to determine the stop symbol of the middle decorative symbol, and a stop symbol of the right decorative symbol Random right design pattern random number used to determine the right stop design random number used to determine the combination of the temporary stop symbols of the middle right decorative symbols that are displayed in a temporary stop sequence in the event of continuous variation (continuous variation right design pattern), There are initial variation slip pattern random numbers used for determining whether or not to execute “slip production” in the first variation during continuous variation (determination of the first variation slip pattern). Various random numbers are acquired when the effect command received from the main control board 94 in the command analysis process (step S91) is a variable display pattern.

In addition, the processes in steps S91 to S96 in the 16 ms steady process are completed within 16 ms. Even if it takes 16 ms or more from the start of the 16 ms steady processing to the end of the 16 ms steady processing, the 16 ms steady processing is started from the beginning immediately after the 16 ms has elapsed since the start of the 16 ms steady processing (step S91 described later). Do not execute) That is, when 16 ms elapses during execution of the 16 ms steady process, 1
Only the 6 ms elapse flag is set, and after the 16 ms steady process is completed, step S72 is performed.
When it is determined that the 16 ms elapsed flag is set, the 16 ms steady process is started.

In this embodiment, the random number update process (step S96) is executed in the 16 ms steady process to update various random numbers. However, the timing (timing) for updating the various random numbers is limited to this. It is not something that can be done. For example, various random numbers may be updated in one or both of the loop process in the sub-main process and the 16 ms steady process.

FIG. 62 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the command analysis process (step S91).
In the command analysis process, the sub-integrated MPU 520 first determines whether or not an effect command has been received from the main control board 94 (step S601). In this embodiment, when an effect command is received from the main control board 94, other processing such as 16 ms steady processing is interrupted to generate command reception interrupt processing, and the received command is mounted on the sub-integrated MPU 520. The received command is stored in the RAM. The reception command storage area is provided with a plurality of areas corresponding to the reception order of the production commands, and in the command reception interrupt process, the reception command storage areas are stored in the respective areas corresponding to the reception order of the production commands. In step S601, the contents of the received command storage area are confirmed. If the received command is stored, the effect command in the order of reception in the received command storage area is read (step S602).

Then, it is determined whether or not the read effect command is a variable display pattern command (step S603). If the read effect command is a variable display pattern command, the variable display pattern reception flag is set and mounted in the sub-integrated MPU 520. This is stored in the variable display pattern storage area in the RAM (step S604). When the read effect command is a variable display pattern command, random number update processing (step S96).
) To obtain various random numbers (left stop symbol random number, middle stop symbol random number, right stop symbol random number, continuous variable right symbol pattern random number, initial variation slip pattern random number, etc.) and update them in a predetermined storage area of RAM. The process to memorize is also performed.

On the other hand, if the read effect command is not a variation display pattern command, it is determined whether the read effect command is a winning command (step S605). If the read effect command is a winning command, the corresponding winning command is determined. A flag is set (step S606). If the read effect command is not a winning command, a flag corresponding to the received effect command (for example, a gaming state command, a change stop command, a jackpot start command, etc.) is set (step S607).

It should be noted that the flag corresponding to each winning command is reset when the change display of the decorative symbol is stopped in the decorative symbol change process (step S701) described later, specifically, when the change stop command is received. In addition, when the winning command is a command indicating winning, the time when these flags are reset is not limited to this. For example, in the hit display process (step S702) described later, the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state Either of the above may be reset when starting, or may be reset when ending.

FIG. 63 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process (step S92). In the effect control process, the sub-integrated MPU 520 refers to the value of the process selection flag indicating the progress of the game and performs any one of steps S700 to S702.

Decoration symbol variation start process executed when the process selection flag is “0” (step S700)
), If a variable display pattern command is received, a setting for starting the variable display of decorative symbols is performed. Specifically, the decoration symbol stop symbol, etc. is set according to the variable display pattern command and the winning command, and the process selection flag is updated to “1”.

In the decorative symbol variation process (step S701) executed when the process selection flag is “1”, when a variation stop command is received, a display command is transmitted to the liquid crystal control board 528 to stop the variation display of the decorative symbol. If control is performed and a big hit start command or a small hit start command is received from the main control board 94, the processing selection flag is updated to “2”, and the main control board 9
If the big hit start command and the small hit start command are not received from 4, the process selection flag is updated to “0”.

In the hit display process (step S702) executed when the process selection flag is “2”,
If the big hit start command is received from the main control board 94, the effect display device 202 displays the start of the big hit gaming state and also sends a command (hit round start command, big hit) from the main control board 94 during the big hit game. In response to a round end command or a big winning opening detection command) (for example, a round display or a count display), and if a jackpot end command is received, an end display of the jackpot gaming state is performed. The process selection flag is updated to “0”. If a small hit start command is received from the main control board 94, the effect display device 202 displays the start of the small hit gaming state, and a command (small) transmitted from the main control board 94 during the small hit game. In response to a hit opening / closing start command, a small hit opening / closing end command, a big winning opening detection command), a display of a small hit gaming state (for example, a big winning opening opening / closing display or a count display) is received, and a small hit end command is received. If so, the end of the small hit gaming state is displayed and the process selection flag is updated to “0”.

FIG. 64 is a flowchart showing an example of the decorative symbol variation start process (step S700). In the decorative symbol variation start process, the sub-integrated MPU 520 first determines whether or not the variation display pattern reception flag is set (step S711). The variation display pattern reception flag is a flag which is set in step S604 of the command analysis process (step S91) described above and indicates that a variation display pattern command has been received from the main control board 94. That is, if the variable display pattern reception flag is not set in step S710, it is determined that the variable display pattern command has not been received, and the process ends.

On the other hand, if the variable display pattern reception flag is set, the variable display pattern reception flag is reset (step S712), it is determined whether or not the received winning command is a command indicating winning, and the received variable display pattern command is added to the received variable display pattern command. It is determined whether or not the fluctuation display pattern based is a fluctuation display pattern that generates a big hit or a small hit (whether it is a hit pattern) (step S713). Whether or not the pattern is a hit pattern can be confirmed by referring to the data (mode) of the second byte of the variable display pattern command.

If the winning command is not a command indicating winning, a stop symbol of the lost symbol is determined (step S714). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the outlier symbol shown in the variable display pattern has a reach mode (whether or not reach is determined by reach determination). The left and right decorative symbols that match the value of the left decorative symbol random number and the middle decorative symbol that matches the value of the medium decorative symbol random number are determined as the stop symbols. In addition, when the determined medium decorative design matches the left and right decorative designs, the medium decorative design is changed to the front and rear designs so that they do not match the jackpot design. In addition, if the off symbol does not have a reach pattern, the left ornament symbol that matches the left ornament random number value, the middle ornament symbol that matches the middle ornament random number value, and the right ornament as the stop symbol of the ornament symbol The right decoration design that matches the design random number is determined. In addition,
When the determined right decorative design matches the left decorative design, the right decorative design is changed to the front and rear designs so that the reach mode is not involved.

If the winning command is a command indicating winning, it is determined whether a flag per 15R (a flag corresponding to a winning command indicating 15R) is set (step S715).
). If the 15R hit flag is set, the stop symbol of the big hit symbol is determined (step S716). Specifically, the left middle right decorative symbol that matches the value of the left decorative symbol random number is determined as the decorative symbol stop symbol.

The sub-integrated MPU 520 determines “continuous variation” when the status of the variable display pattern command is “12H” to “14H” after determining the big hit symbol or the off symbol as the decorative symbol stop symbol. A temporary variation symbol setting process (step S717) is performed for determining a temporary stop symbol for the temporary symbol displayed to be temporarily stopped. In the continuous variation temporary stop symbol setting process in step S717, the continuous variation right symbol pattern that matches the value of the random symbol during the continuous variation is determined, whereby the temporary stop display corresponding to the status of the variation display pattern command is determined. The temporary stop symbols of the symbols that are out of the number of times are determined.

Also, if the 15R per flag is not set, the sub-integrated MPU 520 determines a chance item as a stop symbol of the decorative symbol (step S718). In this case, a flag per 2R (a flag corresponding to a winning command indicating per 2R) or a small hitting flag (a flag corresponding to a winning command indicating a small hit) is set. Therefore, it is not possible to determine whether or not it is per 2R (and the winning type per 2R) only by visually recognizing the stop symbol of the decorative design. Specifically, a chance eye having a left decorative design that matches the value of the left decorative design random number is determined as a stop design of the decorative design.
The “chance eye” is a symbol that is different from a combination of decorative symbols that have the same left and right decorative symbols, and that is different from a reach mode described later. That is, the “chance eye” is a combination of predetermined decorative symbols (for example, “123”
”,“ 234 ”, etc., in combination of decorative symbols added in order.

Next, the sub-integrated MPU 520 displays the variable display pattern and steps S714 and S716.
, The display command corresponding to the stop symbol of the decorative symbol determined in S718 (and the temporary stop symbol of the off symbol that is temporarily stopped and displayed in the “continuous variation” determined in step S717) and the current effect mode. Is set (step S719). Then, an effect mode setting process for determining the transition destination of the effect mode in response to the winning flag or “chance effect” (step S720).
Is executed, the process selection flag is updated to “1”, and the process is terminated (step S721). The display command set in step S719 is the information output process (step S95).
Is sent to the liquid crystal control board 528, and on the basis of the display command received by the liquid crystal control board 528, the effect display device 202 starts to execute the variable display of decorative symbols.

Next, an example of an effect when the effect mode whose display is controlled by the effect display device 202 is “battle mode” will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 65 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an effect example in which a change display pattern (for example, change display patterns with change numbers 21 and 24) per 15R is executed when the effect mode is “Battle Mode”.

In the sub-integrated MPU 520 mounted on the peripheral control board 92, the status of the change display pattern command from the main control board 94 is “10H” (status in which no additional time is added to the change time of the special symbol), and the mode is “24H”. (Variation number 24 “Battle Reach Long”
) In the decorative symbol variation start process, in step S720, the variation display pattern command, the decorative symbol stop symbol, and the effect mode (in this case, “battle mode”). The corresponding display commands are set, and these display commands are transmitted to the liquid crystal control board 528 by the information output process (step S95). The liquid crystal control board 528 reads out process data from the ROM based on the received display command, sets a timer (indicating switching timing of the display image) based on the process data, and drives the effect display device 202. A signal is output to start displaying a soccer match (battle) with the enemy team.

When the production mode is “Battle Mode”, a soccer game with the enemy team (
The effect of whether or not to start (battle) is executed, but when the display of the effect of the soccer game is started, first the opponent with the own team ("FC DAIICHI" in this effect example) is displayed in the effect display device Announcement is made on the screen 202 (FIG. 65A). Next, the ball placed at the center of the center circle is kicked off, and a 90-minute game is started (FIG. 65 (B)). Note that the remaining time until the end of the game is written on the upper left of the screen of the effect display device 202, and the battle score at the remaining time is written on the upper right of the screen of the effect display device 202. However, the remaining time until the end of the game does not correspond to the remaining time of the fluctuation time of the special symbol.

During a soccer game, the player's own team (a player whose uniform is black in this production example) and the opponent team (a player whose uniform is white in this production example) are attacked and moved back and forth (FIG. 65 (C)). ). Then, in the remaining 15 minutes until the end of the match, the player of his team shoots the opponent team's player and shoots to the left of the opponent's goal to score a goal (FIG. 6).
5 (D)). In this way, when the own team puts a score and preempts, the subsequent game can be advanced, and the expectation for the game victory is enhanced.

Next, when the remaining time runs out and the game ends, a 1-0 match score is confirmed, and the fact that the game result is “win” is notified on the screen of the effect display device 202 (FIG. 65 (E
)). That is, the player recognizes that the outcome of the winning judgment is around 15R and the gaming state is executed per 15R since the winning match in the soccer game (battle) with the enemy team wins. Can do.

Next, after the result of the winning determination is determined based on around 15R, a victory effect is developed in which a state after the end of the game is developed. Specifically, in response to each other's good fights, handshaking and uniform exchange between enemy players, greetings to supporters, etc. are performed (
FIG. 65 (F)). Further, detailed results about the soccer game are also notified on the screen of the effect display device 202 (FIG. 65 (G)). In this way, when winning the soccer game, the winning effect is continuously executed, so that it is possible to enjoy the emotional reverberation for winning the soccer game and winning about 15R. In addition, soccer matches with enemy teams (
In addition to (battle), the victory effect also realizes effect display on the effect display device 202 based on the display command corresponding to the variable display pattern command.

In addition, when the winning match in a soccer game (battle) with the enemy team is a draw or a loss, the result of the winning judgment is lost or the 2R specific per B / 2R non-specific per B, and the victory effect is executed. The next special symbol change display is started without being performed. In this way, since the victory effect is executed only when winning the soccer game,
It can be a privilege added to the profit (game state per 15R) obtained by the player.

Further, the sub-integrated MPU 520 mounted on the peripheral control board 92 has 1 to 1 from the main control board 94.
When a start command per 5R is received, a display command corresponding to the start command per 15R is set, and this display command is set in the liquid crystal control board 528 by information output processing (step S95).
Send to. Then, the liquid crystal control board 528 reads the ROM based on the received display command.
The process data is read out, a timer (indicating display image switching timing, etc.) is set based on the process data, and a drive signal is output to the effect display device 202 to start effect display of the gaming state per 15R.

However, the sub-integrated MPU 520 mounted on the peripheral control board 92 has already received the start command per 15R at the timing when the victory effect is started, and gives priority to the effect display of the victory effect over the gaming state effect per 15R. In this way, a drive signal is output to the effect display device 202. That is, the game state effect per 15R is executed following the victory effect, but the game state effect per 15R is cut for the execution time of the victory effect, and the effect display is started from the middle of the original game state effect per 15R. Will do.

In the game state effect per 15R, players of the team that participated in the soccer game are introduced sequentially (FIG. 65 (H)). In addition, on the screen of the effect display device 202, an effect display (3 rounds in this effect example) indicating the number of rounds of a predetermined number of rounds based on the display command corresponding to the round start command per 15R. At the same time, an effect display for notifying the player of the number of game balls detected by the count sensor 278 of the special winning opening 272 based on the display command corresponding to the special winning opening detection command is also performed at any time.

FIG. 66 shows an example of a time chart of effect display per 15R that is display-controlled by the effect display device 202. FIG. 66 (A) shows an effect display in which a fluctuation display pattern (for example, a fluctuation display pattern of fluctuation numbers 4, 6, 8, and 10) at the time of 15R when the production mode is “normal mode” or “lightning mode” stays. It is a time chart. In addition, FIG.
It is a time chart of the effect display which performs the fluctuation | variation display pattern (For example, the fluctuation | variation display pattern of the fluctuation | variation numbers 21 and 24) at the time of 15R at the time of staying in "battle mode" production | presentation mode.

First, when a game ball is detected by the first start port sensor 216 or the second start port sensor 218, the main control MPU 504 mounted on the main control board 94 sends a drive signal directly to the special symbol display 302. Output and start to display the variation of the special symbol, and the peripheral control board 92
The variable display pattern command is transmitted to When the special symbol variation time set in the variation display pattern elapses, the main control MPU 504 mounted on the main control board 94 stops outputting the drive signal to the special symbol display 302 and the peripheral control board. A variable stop command is transmitted to 92.

Further, if the result of the winning determination is around 15R, the main control MP mounted on the main control board 94
The U504 sequentially outputs a drive signal to the attacker solenoid 276 to shift to the gaming state per 15R, and transmits a start command per 15R to the peripheral control board 92. When the open state in which the game ball can be received in the grand prize winning opening 272 is repeated 15 rounds,
The hit gaming state is ended, and an end command per 15R is transmitted to the peripheral control board 92.

As shown in FIG. 66A, when the production mode stays in the “normal mode” or “lightning mode”, when the sub-integrated MPU 520 mounted on the peripheral control board 92 receives the variation display pattern command, the variation stop command is received. Until then, the decorative symbol is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 202, and the reach effect set in the variable display pattern is executed. In this reach production, an effect is executed whether or not the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol. When the variation time of the special symbol elapses (when the variation stop command is received), the result of the winning determination is 15R. Since it is a win, the stop of the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed.

When the production mode is “normal mode” or “raiden mode”, the peripheral control board 9
When the sub-integrated MPU 520 mounted on 2 receives the start command per 15R, the effect (15R) notifies the player that the game state is per 15R on the screen of the effect display device 202 until the end command per 15R is received. A winning game state effect) is executed. In addition, during the execution of the gaming state effect per 15R, an effect display indicating the number of rounds out of a predetermined number of rounds is performed based on the reception of the round start command per 15R, and the reception of the winning prize detection command. An effect display for notifying the player of the number of game balls detected by the count sensor 278 of the special winning opening 272 based on the game is also performed as needed.

As shown in FIG. 66 (B), when the effect mode is “battle mode”, if the sub-integrated MPU 520 mounted on the peripheral control board 92 receives the variable display pattern command, the decoration on the screen of the effect display device 202 is displayed. The effect display of the soccer game (battle) set to the variable display pattern is performed without the variable display of the symbols. In this effect display, the effect of whether or not to win the soccer game is executed, and the result of the winning judgment is around 15R until the special symbol fluctuation time elapses (before the fluctuation stop command is received). The victory of the soccer game is confirmed and displayed.

In addition, when the production mode is “Battle Mode”, even if the sub-integrated MPU 520 mounted on the peripheral control board 92 receives the variation stop command, the production display set in the variation display pattern is not terminated and the soccer display is finished. Based on the result of the game, victory effects are continuously executed.
That is, the effect display set in the variation display pattern is set so as to exceed the variation time of the special symbol, and at the timing when the sub integrated MPU 520 mounted on the peripheral control board 92 receives the start command per 15R. However, there is no transition to a gaming state effect per 15R. When the execution of the victory effect ends, the 15R on the screen of the effect display device 202 is received until the end command per 15R is received, although in the middle of the original 15R game state effect based on the reception of the start command per 15R. A winning game state effect is executed.

In this embodiment, the result of the winning determination is 15R when the production mode is “Battle Mode”.
When winning, the effect display is performed on the screen of the effect display device 202 for a longer time than the variation time of the special symbol. Thus, on the screen of the effect display device 202, for example, in order to execute a series of dramatic effects from a soccer game to a victory effect, not only the variation time of the special symbol but also the execution time of the gaming state per 15R is used. By doing so, it is possible to secure a sufficient performance time when the result of the winning determination is about 15R. That is, it is possible to produce an effect in which the production time is secured longer than the variation time of the special symbol, and the production can be shown to the player with a relaxed margin.

Further, in this embodiment, a series of effects produced in a drama is executed on the screen of the effect display device 202. However, the effect time (until the result of the winning determination is notified as the special symbol variation time elapses). If the soccer game time) is suppressed, it is possible to promptly notify the player whether or not to shift to the gaming state per 15R. In this way, the result of the winning judgment is sufficient to ensure the performance time per 15R, while promptly notifying the player whether or not to shift to the gaming state per 15R, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game can do.

Further, in this embodiment, when the result of the winning determination is around 15R when the production mode is “Battle Mode”, before the series of productions dramaized on the screen of the production display device 202 ends. , The gaming state is started per 15R. Here, the game state may be started per 15R after the series of effects rendered as a drama on the screen of the effect display device 202 ends, but if configured in this way, the special symbol set in the variable display pattern The fluctuation time becomes longer. Then, the number of random numbers for hit determination (number of special figure storage) stored based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port sensor 216 or the second start port sensor 218 is the predetermined number (this embodiment). Then, as the ratio of 4) increases, the player may stop operating the operation handle 32 to prevent the generation of useless balls. However, before the end of the series of dramatic effects on the screen of the effect display device 202, 15
By starting the gaming state per R, it is possible to reduce the situation in which the player stops the operation of the operation handle 32 while ensuring a sufficient performance time when the result of the winning determination is 15R per hit. From the viewpoint of the side, the operating efficiency of the gaming machine can be increased.

In addition, when the production mode is “Battle Mode”, the jackpot probability is set to a high probability, and the percentage of winning judgment results per 15R is high, and a series of dramas on the screen of the production display device 202. The ratio of starting the gaming state per 15R before the end of the production is also increased. That is, especially when staying in the battle mode “Battle Mode”, the result of the winning determination is 15R.
The operating efficiency of the gaming machine can be improved while sufficiently securing the presentation time at the time of hit.

In addition, when the production mode is “Battle Mode”, it is a time-shortening A operation, the rate at which game balls are detected by the first start port sensor 216 or the second start port sensor 218 increases, and the number of random numbers for hit determination The ratio at which (the number of special figure storage) is a predetermined number (4 in this embodiment) is also increased. However, when the production mode is “battle mode”, the winning determination result is obtained by starting the gaming state per 15R before the series of productions dramaized on the screen of the production display device 202 ends. The operating efficiency of the gaming machine can be increased while sufficiently securing the performance time per 15R.

Further, the sub-integrated MPU 520 mounted on the peripheral control board 92 has 1 to 1 from the main control board 94.
When the start command per 5R is received, an effect command corresponding to the start command per 15R is set, and this effect command is transmitted to the sound source IC 524 from the parallel input / output port.
The sound source IC 524 reads out sound information from the sound source ROM 526 based on the received effect command, and the speakers 18 and 57 to 15 regardless of whether or not the victory effect is executed.
Outputs music, sound effects, etc. according to the gaming state effect per R. As described above, when the game state per 15R is shifted to, the sound corresponding to the game state effect per 15R is output from the speakers 18 and 57, so that the game state effect per 15R is won on the screen of the effect display device 202. Even if the effect display of the effect is prioritized, it is possible to make the player recognize that the gaming state has started per 15R.

During the execution of the victory effect, the game state effect per 15R is not executed on the screen of the effect display device 202, but the purpose is to make it difficult for the player to notice that the game state per 15R has started. Alternatively, the player may be notified by notifying that the gaming state has been started per 15R on a part of the screen (for example, “opening a big prize opening”).

In the above embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 is shown as a gaming machine. However, even a gaming machine other than a pachinko machine, for example, a gaming machine formed by fusing a pachinko machine and a slot machine, etc. The invention can be applied.

1 pachinko machine 5 game board 37 game area 92 peripheral control board 94 main control board 133 payout control board 202 effect display device 204 gate 210 variable winning ball device 212 first start port 214 second start port 222 movable piece 270 attacker device 272 large Winning port 274 Opening / closing member 302 Special symbol display 304 Special symbol hold indicator 306 Status indicator 322 Normal symbol indicator 324 Normal symbol hold indicator 314 Light emitting means 330 Sorting device (sorting means)
332 Guide passage 334 Advance entrance 336 First distribution port 338 Second distribution port 340 Third distribution port 342 Connection passage 344 Distribution base member 346 Game ball storage (game medium storage)
348 Rotating body 350 Sorting motor (rotation drive means)
352 Sorting cover member 354 Entry / receiving entrance 356 Storage passage 358 Discharge passage 360 Guide inclined surface 362 First sorting passage 364 Opening portion 366 Inner peripheral wall 368 Barrier portion 370 Slit 372 Detection portion (rotation position detection means)
374 Drive shaft 376 Shaft portion 378 Motor fixing portion 380 Insertion hole 382 Approach detection sensor 384 Rotation position detection sensor (rotation position detection means)
396 First release section (first cron)
402 2nd release part (2nd Kroon)
408 Third release section (third cron)
500 Main board 502 Peripheral board 504 Main control MPU
520 Sub-integrated MPU
528 Liquid crystal display device 532 Lamp driving substrate

Claims (1)

A winning determination means for determining whether or not to give a predetermined profit to the player based on a predetermined determination condition being satisfied;
Profit granting state control means for controlling to a profit granting state for granting a profit to the player when it is determined by the winning judgment means to give a profit to the player ;
Special symbol changing means for changing the special symbol based on the determination of the winning determination means;
Special symbol display means for displaying the special symbol varied by the special symbol variation means;
A particular symbol stop means for stopping the display at a particular symbol of the special symbol when controlling the benefit applied state by the profit applied state control means,
An effect display means that is provided separately from the special symbol display means and performs an effect display that can suggest whether or not the profit granting state is controlled based on a determination result of the winning determination means;
In the gaming machine having a,
The end timing of the effect display performed by the effect display means is as follows:
A synchronization timing that ends together with the stop display of the specific symbol by the specific symbol stop means;
An asynchronous timing that ends during the profit granting state controlled based on the stop display of the specific symbol by the specific symbol stopping means .