JP6143032B1 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of avoiding an increase in the burden of control processing by a control means of a main board when a predetermined signal is sent to an external terminal board via the main board. A pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a game control microcomputer 81 for controlling the progress of the game, a main control board 80 on which the game control microcomputer 81 is mounted, and an input signal based on the input signal. And an external terminal board 150 capable of outputting a predetermined signal to the outside (data display device 160). The detection signals of the start port sensors 20a and 21a input to the main control board 80 are subjected to a control process by the game control microcomputer 81, and a control process signal based on the control process (an outer end output signal indicating a fixed display of a special symbol) ) Is output from the main control board 80 to the external terminal board 150. On the other hand, the detection signal of the calling sensor 181 input to the main control board 80 is output to the external terminal board 150 without being used for the control processing of the game control microcomputer 81. [Selection] Figure 43

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a revolving type gaming machine (pachislot gaming machine).

  A gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine includes an external terminal board as described in Patent Document 1 below, for example, and outputs various signals from the external terminal board to the outside of the gaming machine as the game progresses. The outside of the gaming machine is an external device (for example, a data display installed above the gaming machine in the hall and displaying the operation status of the connected gaming machine, or each gaming machine in the hall. It is a hall computer or the like that aggregates and manages information such as operating status (business management or game management).

  This type of pachinko gaming machine includes a main board (main control board, payout control board), and the main board has control means (game control means, payout control means) capable of executing a control process that affects the game result. I have. For example, various sensors such as a start port sensor are connected to a main control board as a main substrate, and a detection signal from the start port sensor or the like is input. In this case, the game control means performs control processing such as jackpot determination based on the input of the detection signal from the start port sensor, and then outputs an outer end output signal indicating a symbol fixed display to the external terminal board. And the external terminal board which inputted the outer end output signal outputs a symbol determination signal in order to notify the external device of the symbol stop display.

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  By the way, it is conceivable to send not only an existing signal such as a symbol determination signal but also a new signal (information) from an external terminal board of a pachinko machine to an external device. This is because the external device can grasp the situation of the pachinko gaming machine in more detail. In this case, a detection signal from an existing sensor such as a start port sensor is input to a game control means (control means) of a main control board (main board), and the signal controlled by the game control means is an external terminal board. Will be sent to. Therefore, a configuration is also conceivable in which a new signal is also sent to the external terminal board via the game control means of the main control board, but this increases the control processing load of the game control means.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the subject is to provide a gaming machine capable of avoiding an increase in the burden of control processing by the control means of the main board when a predetermined signal is sent to the external terminal board via the main board. There is to do.

  The present invention takes the following means in order to solve the above problems. In the description of the means described below, the corresponding component names and expressions in [Mode for carrying out the invention], which will be described later, the reference numerals used in the drawings, and the like are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of the present invention are not limited to this supplementary note.

The present invention
Control means (game control microcomputer 81, payout control microcomputer 116) capable of executing control processing affecting the game results;
A main board (main control board 80, payout control board 110) on which the control means is mounted,
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1, slot machine 900) that controls to a special gaming state advantageous to a player based on establishment of a predetermined control condition,
First signal output means (for example, start port sensors 20a and 21a) capable of outputting a predetermined first signal to the main board;
Second signal output means (calling sensor 181) capable of outputting a predetermined second signal to the main board;
An external terminal board (150) capable of outputting a predetermined signal (external output signal) to the outside of the gaming machine (data display device 160) based on the input signal,
The first signal input to the main board is subjected to a control process by the control means, and a control processing signal based on the control process (an outer end output signal such as a symbol confirmation signal, an outer end output indicating an increase in a prize ball display) Signal) is output from the main board to the external terminal board,
A gaming machine, wherein the second signal (detection signal by the calling sensor 181) input to the main board is output to the external terminal board without being used for the control processing of the control means.

  As in existing gaming machines, the first signal output from the first signal output means (for example, the start port sensor) is controlled by the main board control means. With this control processing, a control processing signal (for example, an outer end output signal indicating a special symbol confirmation display) is output from the main board to the external terminal board. Then, the external terminal board outputs a signal (for example, a symbol confirmation signal) based on the control processing signal to an external device (such as a data display or a hall computer). By the way, according to the gaming machine having this configuration, the second signal output from the second signal output means is output to the external terminal board without being used for the control processing of the control means of the main board. The external terminal board can output a signal based on the input of the second signal to the external device. In this way, when new information related to the second signal is sent to the external terminal board (external device) via the main board, it is possible to avoid an increase in the burden of control processing by the control means of the main board. Is possible.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, when a predetermined signal is sent to the external terminal board via the main board, it is possible to avoid an increase in the burden of control processing by the control means of the main board.

1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view of the gaming machine frame provided in the gaming machine. It is a disassembled perspective view of the front frame with which the gaming machine is provided. It is an expansion perspective view of the operation mechanism unit with which the gaming machine is provided. It is a front view of the gaming machine. It is a side view of the gaming machine. It is a front view when a frame movable body exists in a protrusion position. It is a side view when a frame movable body exists in a protrusion position. It is a front view of the game board with which the gaming machine is provided. It is a schematic front view which shows in detail the 2nd big prize apparatus with which the game machine is provided. FIG. 10 is an enlarged view of a portion A shown in FIG. 9, and is a diagram showing display devices provided in the gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of the main control board of the same gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of the sub control board of the same gaming machine. It is an expansion perspective view of the operation mechanism unit after pushing down a call switch. It is an electric circuit diagram of a payout control board and an external terminal board. It is a time chart which shows switching of the calling state and non-calling state of a data indicator. It is a table | surface which shows a response | compatibility etc. with the type of winning and the opening pattern of a big prize opening. It is a table | surface which shows the various random numbers which the microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a reach determination table, (C) is an ordinary symbol determination table, and (D) is an ordinary symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table. It is an open pattern determination table of electric Chu. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure by the side of the main control board in a 2nd form. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of a power-on process. It is a flowchart of a main side timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of a power-off monitoring process. It is a flowchart of a sub control main process. It is a flowchart of a reception interruption process. It is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interruption processing. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart of an initial setting process. It is a flowchart of an initial setting process. It is a flowchart of a received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of an ending effect selection process. (A) is a diagram showing an image after power-on, (B) is a diagram showing an initial setting image, (C) is a diagram showing a call switch valid setting image, and (D) is a call switch announcement setting. It is a figure which shows an image. It is an expansion perspective view of an operation mechanism unit when a call switch is set invalid. It is a figure for demonstrating a call switch announcement in a 2nd form. It is a front view of a game machine in the 3rd form. It is a figure for demonstrating a call switch announcement in a 3rd form. It is a figure for demonstrating the structure of a call switch in a 4th form. (A) is a diagram showing a state before the call switch is pushed, (B) is a diagram showing a state after the call switch is pushed, and (C) is a diagram showing that the call switch is pushed. It is a figure which shows the state which passed 30 seconds after. It is a time chart which shows switching of the calling state and non-calling state of a data display in a 4th form. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by which the call switch is connected to the external terminal board via the main control board in the 5th form. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by which the call switch is connected to the external terminal board via the main control board in the 1st modification. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by which the call switch is connected to the external terminal board via the main control board and the payout control board in the 2nd modification. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by which the call switch is connected to the external terminal board via the main control board and the payout control board in the 3rd modification. It is a front view of a gaming machine in the fourth modification. It is a side view of a game machine in the 4th modification. It is a front view of a gaming machine in the fifth modification.

1. Configuration of gaming machine A pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the left-right direction of each part of a pachinko gaming machine as an example of a gaming machine will be described in accordance with the left-right direction for a player facing the pachinko gaming machine. In addition, the front direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine will be described as a direction approaching a player facing the pachinko gaming machine, and the backward direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine will be described as a direction away from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2 (see FIG. 9) attached in the gaming machine frame 50. As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine frame 50 forms an outline of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and includes an outer frame 51, an inner frame 52, and a front frame (glass door frame) 53. The outer frame (base frame portion) 51 is a vertical rectangular frame that forms the outer portion of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The inner frame (holding frame portion) 52 is a vertical rectangular frame that is disposed inside the outer frame 51 and to which the game board 2 is attached. The front frame (front door portion) 53 is disposed on the front side of the outer frame 51 and the inner frame 52 and has a vertical rectangular shape that holds the game board 2.

  The gaming machine frame 50 includes a hinge portion 54 on the left end side. By this hinge portion 54, the front frame 53 is rotatable with respect to the outer frame 51 and the inner frame 52, and the inner frame 52 is rotatable with respect to the outer frame 51 and the front frame 53, respectively. It has become. An opening 53a is formed at the center of the front frame 53, and a transparent glass plate (window) 55 is attached to the opening 53a so that the player can see a game area (predetermined area) 3 described later. It has been.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the front frame 53 includes an upper decorative unit 200 on the upper side, a left decorative unit 210 on the left side, a right decorative unit 220 on the right side, an operation mechanism unit 230 on the lower side, and a rear frame. A base member 240 for assembling the upper decoration unit 200, the left decoration unit 210, the right decoration unit 220, and the operation mechanism unit 230 is provided on the side. Speakers 67 that output sound are respectively provided on the upper left and right sides of the base member 240.

  On the right side of the operation mechanism unit (game medium storage unit) 230, a handle (launch operation means) 60 for launching a game ball with a launch intensity corresponding to the rotation angle is provided. Further, the operation mechanism unit 230 includes a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 61 for storing game balls (game media) and an extra ball receiving tray (lower plate) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 61. Is provided. In addition, the operation mechanism unit 230 is provided with an effect button 63 and a select button (cross key) 64 that can be operated by the player at the time of an effect executed as the game progresses. The select button 64 includes an up button, a down button, a left button, and a right button. Furthermore, on the left side of the operation mechanism unit 230, as shown in FIG. 4, a call switch 180 is provided for calling up employees in the hall. The call switch 180 is arranged next to the select button 64 at a position where it can be easily seen by the player. Details of the call switch 180 will be described later.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the upper decorative unit (upper decorative portion) 200 includes a box-shaped storage portion 290 that is open on the upper side, a left frame movable body 600 </ b> L and a right frame movable that are stored in the storage portion 290. And a body 600R. A rotation shaft 441 extending in the front-rear direction is attached to the center of the housing portion 290 in the left-right direction, and the rotation shaft is inclined downward toward the front. The left frame movable body 600L and the right frame movable body 600R are rotatably attached to the rotation shaft 441.

  The left frame movable body 600L and the right frame movable body 600R are in the storage position (standby position) shown in FIG. 5 in the initial state. Then, at the time of a predetermined effect (when the SP reach effect or the jackpot effect is performed), the left frame movable body 600L rotates 90 degrees clockwise around the rotation axis 441 from the storage position, and the protruding position ( (Operating position). At the same time, the right frame movable body 600R rotates 90 degrees counterclockwise around the rotation shaft 441 from the storage position to the protruding position (operating position) shown in FIG. The left frame movable body 600L and the right frame movable body 600R are driven by a frame movable body drive motor 600a (see FIG. 13). Hereinafter, the left frame movable body 600L and the right frame movable body 600R are collectively referred to as “frame movable body 600”.

  Thus, in this embodiment, the frame movable body 600 is located below the upper edge 50U of the gaming machine frame 50 (front frame 53) as shown in FIG. 5 when in the storage position. When the movable frame body 600 moves to the protruding position, it protrudes upward from the upper edge 50U of the gaming machine frame 50 as shown in FIG. Thereby, it is possible to give a strong impact to a player. As shown in FIGS. 5 and 7, the frame edge 50W, which is the outer edge portion of the gaming machine frame 50, includes an upper upper edge 50U, a lower lower edge 50D, a left left edge 50L, and a right right edge 50R. It consists of

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the front end position P <b> 1 of the upper decoration unit 200 is in front of the front end position P <b> 2 of the operation mechanism unit 230. That is, the upper decoration unit 200 projects forward from any unit (member) in the gaming machine frame 50 (front frame 53). Therefore, in the gaming machine frame 50 of the present embodiment, the upper decoration unit 200 protrudes toward the player, and it is possible to give an impact on the shape surface. In addition, since the upper decoration unit 200 protrudes greatly forward, the accommodating part 290 becomes large and the frame movable body 600 can be configured to be large.

  As shown in FIG. 5, a frame lamp 66 is provided on the front wall portion of the upper decoration unit 200. Specifically, the frame lamp 66 is, in order from the left side to the right side, an “L” -shaped first light emitting unit, an “O” -shaped second light emitting unit, and a “G” -shaped third light emitting unit. Part and an “O” -shaped fourth light emitting part. Thus, the frame lamp 66 forms a series of meaningful character strings consisting of “LOGO”. “LOGO” is an abbreviation of the model name (“logo”) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and also means the name of the main character.

  Incidentally, a data display 160 is installed above the pachinko gaming machine 1 as shown in FIGS. The data display 160 displays information related to the operation status of the connected pachinko gaming machine 1. The data display 160 includes a fixing device 161 fixed to the vertical wall surface SH, a display device 162 attached to the fixing device 161 so as to be tiltable back and forth, and a call for attracting employees in the hall. A button 163 and a calling lamp 164 for indicating that the data display 160 is in a calling state (calling) are provided.

  When the call button 163 is pressed, a call signal is transmitted from the data display 160 to the hall computer 170 (see FIG. 12) described later. Thereby, the hall computer 170 can grasp that the data display 160 is in the calling state. In this case, the employee in the hall goes to the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which the call button 163 is pressed. At this time, the calling lamp 164 continues to emit light (light up) based on the pressing operation of the calling button 163. This indicates to the player, surrounding employees, etc. that the data display 160 is in the calling state.

  When the data display 160 is in the calling state, when a player or an employee of the called hall presses the call button 163, a non-calling signal is transmitted from the data display 160 to the hall computer 170. Is done. As a result, the hall computer 170 can grasp that the data display 160 has been switched to the non-calling state (normal state). At this time, the calling lamp 164 is switched from lighting to extinguishing based on the pressing operation of the calling button 163. This indicates to the player, surrounding employees, etc. that the calling state of the data display 160 has been released.

  As will be described later, the display device 162 includes a start number display unit 165 (see FIG. 12) indicating the number of times that the special symbol is variably displayed, and a jackpot number display unit 166 (see FIG. 12) indicating the number of wins today. ), A prize ball number display section (not shown) indicating the number of prize balls (number of winning balls) is provided. Note that the display unit provided in the display device 162 is not limited to the start number display unit 165, the big hit number display unit 166, and the prize ball number display unit, but a high-accuracy occurrence number display indicating the number of occurrences of the high probability state. Section, the previous day jackpot number display section indicating the number of winning hits on the previous day may be provided, and can be appropriately changed.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the display device 162 can change the forward tilt angle θ with respect to the fixing device 161 from 15 degrees to 25 degrees. Thus, the display device 162 is tilted forward, so that the player who is sitting can easily see the display device 162. However, as described above, when the movable frame body 600 protrudes above the upper edge 50U of the gaming machine frame 50, there is a possibility that the movable frame body 600 interferes with the display device 162.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, the movable frame body 600 projects obliquely forward in a side view as shown in FIG. Thereby, interference with the frame movable body 600 and the display apparatus 162 is avoided. As a result, when the frame movable body 600 is in the protruding position, the front end position P3 of the frame movable body 600 is located in front of the front end position P1 of the upper decorative unit 200. That is, the movable frame body 600 at the protruding position protrudes further forward than the upper decorative unit 200 protruding forward. Therefore, the movable frame body 600 at the protruding position is closer to the player, and the impact given to the player can be increased. When the frame movable body 600 is in the protruding position, the forward tilt angle φ (see FIG. 8) with respect to the vertical wall surface SH of the frame movable body 600 is 25 degrees.

  Next, the game board 2 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 9, the game board 2 is formed with a game area 3 in which game balls launched by the operation of the handle 60 flow down are surrounded by rail members 4. The game board 2 is provided with a decorative board lamp 5 (see FIG. 13). In the game board 2, a plate-like member arranged on the front side and a back unit (unit for mounting various control boards, image display device 7, harness, etc. described later) arranged on the rear side are integrated. Is.

  In the game area 3, a plurality of game nails for guiding a game ball are projected. Further, an image display device (display means) 7 which is a liquid crystal display device is arranged near the center of the game area 3. On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, variable display (variable display) of effect symbols (decorative symbols) 8L, 8C, 8R synchronized with variable display (variable display) of a first special symbol and a second special symbol described later. There is an effect symbol display area for performing. Note that the effect of displaying the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R is referred to as an effect symbol variation effect. The effect design variation effect may be referred to as “decoration design variation effect” or simply “change effect”.

  The effect symbol display area includes, for example, three symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. A left effect symbol 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, a middle effect symbol 8C is displayed in the middle symbol display area, and a right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the right symbol display area. Each of the effect symbols is made up of a plurality of symbols representing numbers “1” to “9”, for example. The image display device 7 includes a first special symbol displayed on a first special symbol display 41a and a second special symbol display 41b (see FIG. 11), which will be described later, according to a combination of left, middle, and right effect symbols. The result of variable display of the second special symbol (that is, the result of the jackpot lottery) is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

  For example, when winning a jackpot, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a doublet such as “777”. Further, if it is out of place, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a variation such as “637”. This makes it easier for the player to grasp the progress of the game. That is, the player generally grasps the result of the jackpot lottery with the image display device 7 rather than with the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b. The position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed. In addition, as a variation display mode of the effect design, for example, there is a mode of scrolling in the vertical direction.

  The image display device 7 displays, on the display screen 7a, a jackpot effect performed in parallel with the jackpot game, a demonstration effect for the customer waiting (customer waiting effect), and the like in addition to the effect symbol variation effect using the effect symbol as described above. To display. In the effect design variation effect, effect images other than effect symbols such as background images and character images are displayed in addition to effect symbols such as numbers.

  In addition, the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 includes a first effect hold display area for displaying the effect hold image 9A in accordance with the number of stored first special figure drawings to be described later, and the number of second special figure hold to be described later. There is a second effect hold display area for displaying the effect hold image 9B. The number of stored first special figure hold displayed on a later-described first special figure hold indicator 43a (see FIG. 11) or the second special figure hold indicator 43b (see FIG. 11) by displaying the production hold images 9A and 9B. 11), the number of stored second special figure holds can be shown to the player in an easily understandable manner.

  A center decorative body 10 is disposed near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7. A stage portion 11 capable of guiding a game ball rolling on the upper surface to a first starting port 20 described later is formed at the lower portion of the center decorative body 10. Further, the center decorative body 10 is provided with a movable panel body 15 that can move in front of the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7. In the initial state, the movable panel 15 is in a retracted position where it is hardly visible from the front as shown in FIG. The panel movable body 15 can be moved from the retracted position to an exposed position (not shown) that hides most of the display screen 7a. The movable board 15 is driven by a movable board drive motor 15a (see FIG. 13).

  Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3 is a first starting opening (also referred to as a first starting opening, a first starting winning opening, or a fixed entering opening) where the ease of entering a game ball does not always change. A first start winning device (also referred to as first pitching means or fixed pitching means) 19 having 20 is provided. The winning of the game ball to the first start port 20 is an opportunity for the lottery of the first special symbol (a jackpot lottery, that is, determination of acquisition of a jackpot random number or the like).

  Also, in the game area 3, below the first start opening 20, an ordinary variable winning device (ordinary electric drive) having a second start opening (also referred to as a second starting opening, a second starting winning opening or a variable entering opening) 21 is provided. A so-called electric Chu) 22 is provided. The electric chew 22 is also referred to as variable pitching means, second pitching means, or second start winning device. The winning of the game ball to the second start port 21 is an opportunity for the second special symbol lottery (big hit lottery). The electric chew 22 includes an opening / closing member (movable member) 23, and opens and closes the second start port 21 by the operation of the opening / closing member 23. The opening / closing member 23 is driven by an electric chew solenoid 24 (see FIG. 12). When the opening / closing member 23 is in the open state, it is possible to enter the game ball into the second starting port 21, and when it is in the closed state, it is impossible to enter the game ball into the second starting port 21. That is, the 2nd starting opening 21 is a starting opening from which the ease of entering a game ball can change. In addition, if the electric chew makes it easier to enter the second starting port when the opening / closing member is in the open state than when it is in the closed state, It may not be impossible to enter the mouth.

  Further, on the right side of the first start port 20 in the game area 3, a first grand prize device (a first special prize means or a first special variable prize prize) provided with a first grand prize port (first special prize port) 30 is provided. (Also referred to as a device) 31 is provided. The first big prize winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member (first special prize opening opening / closing member) 32 that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens and closes the first big prize winning opening 30 by the operation of the opening / closing member 32. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by a first big prize opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 12). The first grand prize opening 30 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 32 is in the open state.

  Further, above the first grand prize opening 30 in the game area 3, a second big prize device (second special prize means or second special variable prize prize) having a second big prize opening (second special prize opening) 35 is provided. 36) is also provided. The second big prize winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member (second special prize opening opening / closing member) 37 that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens / closes the second big prize winning opening 35 by the operation of the opening / closing member 37. The opening / closing member 37 is driven by a second big prize opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 12). The second big winning opening 35 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 37 is in the open state.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, a specific area (V area) 39 through which the game ball that has passed through the second large winning opening 35 can pass is provided inside the second large winning device 36. A non-specific region 70 is formed. In the second grand prize-winning device 36, a second grand prize port sensor 35a for detecting the winning of a game ball to the second big prize port 35 is disposed upstream of the specific area 39 and the non-specific area 70. . The specific area 39 is provided with a specific area sensor 39 a that detects the passage of a game ball to the specific area 39. Further, the non-specific area 70 is provided with a non-specific area sensor 70 a that detects the passage of a game ball to the non-specific area 70. The second grand prize winning device 36 includes a distribution member 71 that distributes the game balls that have passed through the second grand prize winning opening 35 to either the specific area 39 or the non-specific area 70, and a distribution member solenoid that drives the distribution member 71. 73.

  FIG. 10A shows when the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized. As shown in FIG. 10A, when the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized, the distribution member 71 is in a first state (passage allowable state) that allows the game ball to pass to the specific area 39. When the distribution member 71 is in the first state, the game ball that has won the second big prize opening 35 passes through the specific area 39 after passing through the second big prize opening sensor 35a. This game ball route is referred to as a first route.

  FIG. 10B shows a state in which the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized. As shown in FIG. 10B, when the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized, the distribution member 71 is in a second state (passage prevention state) that prevents the game ball from passing into the specific area 39. When the distribution member 71 is in the second state, the game ball that has won the second big prize opening 35 passes through the non-specific area 70 after passing through the second big prize opening sensor 35a. This game ball route is referred to as a second route.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the passing of the game ball to the specific area 39 is an opportunity to shift to a high probability state described later. That is, the specific area 39 is a probability changing operation port. On the other hand, the non-specific region 70 is not a probability variation operating port. Further, the first large winning device 31 is not provided with a specific area as a probability changing operation port. That is, only non-specific areas are provided.

  Returning to FIG. 9, a gate (also referred to as a passing port or a passing area) 28 through which a game ball can pass is provided above the first big winning opening 30 in the gaming area 3. The passing of the game ball to the gate 28 triggers the execution of a normal symbol lottery (that is, acquisition and determination of a normal symbol random number (per random number)) for determining whether or not to open the electric chew 22. Further, an ordinary winning opening 27 is provided at the bottom of the game area 3. Further, at the bottom of the game area 3, there is provided an out port 16 through which game balls that have been driven into the game area 3 but have not won any winning holes are discharged out of the game area 3.

  In this way, the game area 3 in which various winning holes are arranged, the left game area (first game area) 3A on the left side from the center in the left-right direction and the right game area (second game area) 3B on the right side. There is. The method of hitting a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 3A is called left-handed. On the other hand, a method of hitting a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the right game area 3B is referred to as a right hit. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, the flow path through which the game ball flows down when playing left-handed is referred to as a first flow path R1, and the flow path through which the game ball flows down when playing right-handed. This is referred to as a second flow path R2.

  A first start port 20 and an out port 16 are provided on the first flow path R1. The player can aim to win the first starting port 20 by driving a game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1. Note that no gate is disposed on the first flow path R1. Therefore, the electric chew 22 is not released when left-handed.

  On the other hand, on the second flow path R2, a second grand prize winning device 36, a gate 28, a first grand prize winning device 31, an electric chew 22, and an out port 16 are provided. The player hits the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2, and passes to the gate 28, and wins the second grand prize port 35, the first big prize port 30, and the second start port 21. Can be aimed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9, a display device 40 is arranged in the upper right part of the game board 2. As shown in FIG. 11, the display 40 includes a first special symbol display 41a that variably displays the first special symbol, a second special symbol display 41b that variably displays the second special symbol, and a normal symbol. A normal symbol display 42 that variably displays is included. In addition, the display units 40 hold the operation of the first special symbol display unit 43a and the second special symbol display unit 41b for displaying the number of stored operations of the first special symbol display unit 41a. A second special figure hold indicator 43b that displays the number of stored (second special figure hold) and a general figure hold display 44 that displays the number of stored operation hold (common figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42 is included. It is.

  The variable display of the first special symbol is performed in response to the winning of a game ball at the first start port 20. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed in response to a winning of a game ball at the second start port 21. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol. The first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display 41. Further, the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold indicator 43.

  In the special symbol display 41, the special symbol is variably displayed (variable display) and then stopped to display a lottery (special symbol lottery, jackpot lottery) based on winning at the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21. Inform the results. The special symbol that is stopped and displayed (the special symbol that is derived and displayed as the display result of the stop symbol and variable display) is one special symbol that is selected from a plurality of special symbols by the special symbol lottery. When the stop symbol is a predetermined special symbol (a special symbol of a specific stop mode, that is, a jackpot symbol), an open pattern corresponding to the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed (that is, the type of the winning jackpot) is displayed. A big hit game (an example of a special game) is performed to open the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 and the second big prize opening 35). In addition, the opening pattern of the special winning opening in the special game will be described later.

  Specifically, the special symbol display 41 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs arranged side by side, and displays a special symbol corresponding to the result of the jackpot lottery depending on the lighting mode. For example, if you win a jackpot (one of several types of jackpots to be described later), 1, 2, from the left such as “○ ●●● ○○ ●●” (○: lit, ●: unlit) The jackpot symbol in which the fifth and sixth LEDs are lit is displayed. In the case of a loss, a lost symbol in which only the rightmost LED is lit, such as “●●●●●●● ○”, is displayed. You may employ | adopt the aspect which light-extinguishes all LED as a loss pattern. Note that the lost symbol is not a specific special symbol. Further, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special symbol is variably displayed over a predetermined variation time. The variation display mode is, for example, that each LED is lit so that light repeatedly flows from left to right. It is an aspect. The mode of the variable display may be anything such as all the LEDs blinking at once as long as each LED is not stopped (lighted display in a specific mode).

  In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when there is a winning game ball (win ball) at the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, various random number values (numerical information such as jackpot random numbers) acquired for the winning game are received. ) Is temporarily stored in the special figure storage unit 85 (see FIG. 12). Specifically, if the winning is to the first starting port 20, it is stored in the first special figure storage unit 85 a (see FIG. 12) as the first special figure holding, and if the winning is to the second starting port 21, The second special figure hold is stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 85b (see FIG. 12). There is an upper limit to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure storage unit 85, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is four.

  The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 85 is digested when a special symbol based on the special figure hold can be variably displayed. Digesting a special figure hold means that a jackpot random number corresponding to the special figure hold is determined, and a special symbol variable display for indicating the determination result is executed. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, the execution of the variable symbol variable display Even if there is a prize during the execution of a special game or during a special game, the right of lottery for the prize can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

  The number of special figure hold is displayed on the special figure hold display 43. Specifically, each of the special figure hold indicators 43 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of special figure holds by turning on the LEDs by the number of special figure holds. In this embodiment, the second special figure reservation is digested in preference to the first special figure reservation. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in preference to the variable display of the first special symbol.

  The variable display of the normal symbol is performed with the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 as an opportunity. The normal symbol display 42 notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 by variably displaying the normal symbol (variation display) and then displaying the stop symbol. A normal symbol that is stopped and displayed (a normal symbol that is derived and displayed as a variable display result) is one normal symbol selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols by a normal symbol lottery. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific symbol (a normal symbol of a predetermined stop mode, that is, a normal winning symbol), the second start port 21 is opened with an opening pattern corresponding to the current gaming state. An auxiliary game to be performed is performed. The opening pattern of the second start port 21 will be described later.

  Specifically, the normal symbol display 42 is composed of, for example, two LEDs (see FIG. 11), and displays a normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery depending on the lighting state. For example, when the lottery result is a win, a normal winning symbol in which both LEDs are lit is displayed, such as “◯◯” (◯: lit, ●: unlit). Further, when the lottery result is a loss, a normal lose symbol in which only the right LED is lit is displayed as “● ○”. You may employ | adopt the aspect which light-extinguishes all LED as a normal lose pattern. Note that the normal lose symbol is not a specific normal symbol. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal symbol is displayed for a predetermined variation time. The variation display mode is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are alternately lit. The mode of the variable display may be anything such as all the LEDs blinking at once as long as each LED is not stopped (lighted display in a specific mode).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes to the gate 28, the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) acquired for the passage is stored in the general figure storage unit 86 (see FIG. 12). Temporarily stored as figure hold. There is an upper limit to the number of pending map holds that can be stored in the saved map storage unit 86, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is four.

  The general map reservation stored in the general map storage unit 86 is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the general map storage becomes possible. The digestion of the general symbol hold means that a normal symbol random number (per random number) corresponding to the general symbol hold is determined and variable symbol display for displaying the determination result is executed. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, during the execution of the variable symbol display of the normal symbol or the execution of the auxiliary game Even if there is a case, the right of the normal symbol lottery for the passage can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

  The number of the general map hold is displayed on the general map hold display 44. Specifically, the general-purpose hold indicator 44 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of general-purpose holds by turning on the LEDs as many times as the number of general-purpose holds.

2. Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13. As shown in FIG. 12 and FIG. 13, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is related to a main control board (game control board) 80 that performs control related to game profits such as jackpot lottery and game state transition, and effects executed as the game progresses. A sub-control board (production control board) 90 that performs control, a payout control board 110 that performs control related to payout of game balls, and the like are provided. Each of the main control board 80 and the payout control board 110 corresponds to a main board capable of executing a control process that affects the game result. The main control board 80 and the payout control board 110 constitute a main control part, and the sub control board 90 constitutes a sub control part together with an image control board 100, a sub drive board 107, and a sound control board 106 described later. The sub-control unit includes at least a sub-control board 90, and uses the effect means (image display device 7, speaker 67, frame lamp 66, panel lamp 5, frame movable body 600, panel movable body 15, etc.). It suffices if control is possible.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a power supply board 190. The power supply board 190 supplies power to the main control board 80, the sub control board 90, and the payout control board 110, and supplies necessary power to other devices via these boards. A backup power supply circuit 191 is provided on the power supply board 190. The backup power supply circuit 191 supplies power to a RAM 84 of a main control board 80 and a RAM 94 of a sub control board 90 described later when power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1. Therefore, the information stored in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 and the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 is retained even when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is disconnected. A power switch 195 is connected to the power board 190. By turning on / off the power switch 195, turning on / off the power is switched. A backup power supply circuit for the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 may be provided on the main control board 80, or a backup power supply circuit for the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 may be provided on the sub control board 90.

  The power supply board 190 is mounted with a RAM clear switch 192 for causing the CPU 82 to clear information stored in the RAM 84 with respect to the main control board 80. Various control boards included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 including the power supply board 190 are arranged on the back side (rear side) of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Accordingly, the power switch 195 and the RAM clear switch 192 cannot be operated unless the game room employee or the like can open the gaming machine frame 50. That is, the power switch 195 and the RAM clear switch 192 can be said to be operation means that are virtually impossible to be operated by the player. A signal based on the operation of the RAM clear switch 192 is output from the power supply board 190 to the main control board 80.

  As shown in FIG. 12, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 81 for controlling the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 80. The game control microcomputer (game control means) 81 includes a ROM 83 that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM 84 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 82 that executes a program stored in the ROM 83, data and signals An I / O port section (input / output circuit) 87 for inputting / outputting the. The RAM 84 is provided with the above-described special figure storage unit 85 (the first special figure storage unit 85a and the second special figure storage unit 85b) and the general figure storage unit 86. The ROM 83 may be externally attached.

  Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via a relay board 88. Therefore, a signal is input from each sensor to the main control board 80, and a signal is output from the main control board 80 to each solenoid. Specifically, the sensors include a first start opening sensor 20a, a second start opening sensor 21a, a gate sensor 28a, a first big prize opening sensor 30a, a second big prize opening sensor 35a, a specific area sensor 39a, and a non-specification. An area sensor 70a and a normal winning opening sensor 27a are connected.

  The first start port sensor 20 a is provided in the first start port 20 and detects a game ball won in the first start port 20. The second start port sensor 21 a is provided in the second start port 21 and detects a game ball won in the second start port 21. The gate sensor 28 a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The first grand prize opening sensor 30 a is provided in the first big prize opening 30 and detects a game ball won in the first big prize opening 30. The second grand prize opening sensor 35 a is provided in the second big prize opening 35 and detects a game ball won in the second big prize opening 35. The specific area sensor 39a is provided in the specific area 39 in the second big prize opening 35 and detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 39. The non-specific area sensor 70a is provided in the non-specific area 70 in the second big prize opening 35 and detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 70. The normal winning opening sensor 27 a is provided in each of the normal winning openings 27 and detects a game ball that has won the normal winning opening 27.

  Further, as the solenoids, the electric chew solenoid 24, the first big prize opening solenoid 33, the second big prize opening solenoid 38, and the distribution member solenoid 73 are connected. The electric chew solenoid 24 drives the opening / closing member 23 of the electric chew 22. The first big prize opening solenoid 33 drives the opening / closing member 32 of the first big prize winning device 31. The second big prize opening solenoid 38 drives the opening / closing member 37 of the second big prize winning device 36. The distribution member solenoid 73 is for driving the distribution member 71 of the second big winning device 36.

  Further, the main control board 80 is connected with a special symbol display 41, a normal symbol display 42, a special symbol hold indicator 43, and a general symbol hold indicator 44. That is, display control of these display devices 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81. The main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring.

  On the payout control board 110, a ball lending device 120, a ball lending device 130 and a card unit 135 (installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and lending a ball based on information such as a prepaid card inserted) And the launching device 112 is connected via the launch control circuit 111. The launcher 112 includes a handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

  The payout control board 110 is equipped with a payout control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “payout control microcomputer”) 116 that performs control processing related to payout of game balls in accordance with a program. A payout control microcomputer (payout control means) 116 includes a ROM 118 that stores a program for controlling payout, a RAM 119 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 117 that executes a program stored in the ROM 118, and an input of data and signals. An I / O port unit (input / output circuit) 109 for performing output is included. The ROM 118 may be externally attached. Moreover, the payout control board 110 should just be provided with at least CPU117 as a control means.

  The payout control microcomputer 116 drives the prize ball motor 121 of the prize ball payout device 120 on the basis of a signal from the game control microcomputer 81 or a signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1. The ball is paid out, or the ball rental motor 131 of the ball rental device 130 is driven to pay out the ball. The prize balls to be paid out are detected by the prize ball sensor 122 for counting, and a detection signal from the prize ball sensor 122 is output to the payout control board 110. In addition, the paid-out lending ball is detected by the lending sensor 132 for counting, and a detection signal from the lending sensor 132 is output to the payout control board 110.

  When the player operates the handle 60 (see FIG. 1) of the launch device 112, the touch switch 114 detects contact with the handle 60, and the launch volume 115 detects the amount of rotation of the handle 60. Then, the launch motor 113 is driven so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 115. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, one game ball is launched in about 0.6 seconds.

  The main control board 80 transmits various commands to the sub control board 90. The connection between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 is a unidirectional communication connection that can only transmit signals from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90. That is, between the main control board 80 and the sub-control board 90, a unidirectional circuit (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means (for example, a circuit using a diode) is interposed.

  As shown in FIG. 13, on the sub-control board 90, an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “effect control microcomputer”) 91 for controlling the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted. The effect control microcomputer (effect control means) 91 includes a ROM 93 that stores a program for controlling effects as the game progresses, a RAM 94 that is used as a work memory, and a CPU 92 that executes a program stored in the ROM 93. An I / O port unit (input / output circuit) 97 for inputting / outputting data and signals is included. The ROM 93 may be externally attached.

  The sub control board 90 is connected to the image control board 100, the sound control board 106, and the sub drive board 107. The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub-control board 90 causes the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 to control the image display device 7 based on the command received from the main control board 80.

  The image control board 100 includes a ROM 103 that stores a program for controlling image display and the like, a RAM 104 that is used as a work memory, and a CPU 102 that executes the program stored in the ROM 103. The ROM 103 stores still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 7, specifically image data such as characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols (including production symbols), and background images. Is stored.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs voice, music, sound effect, and the like from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 67 is stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90. Note that a CPU may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and in that case, the CPU may execute voice control. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and acoustic data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100, and the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 may execute sound control. Further, in this case, acoustic data may be stored in the ROM 103 of the image control board 100.

  The effect control microcomputer 91 performs lighting control of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 via the sub drive board 107 and the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. More specifically, the production control microcomputer 91 creates light emission pattern data (also referred to as data for determining lighting / extinction and light emission color, or lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of each lamp (LED), and each lamp according to the light emission pattern data. (LED) light emission is controlled. Note that data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs drive control of the frame movable body 600 and the panel movable body 15 via the sub drive board 107 and the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 91 creates operation pattern data (also referred to as drive data) that determines the operation mode of the frame movable body 600 and the panel movable body 15, and the frame movable body drive motor 600a and the panel movable according to the operation pattern data. Drive control of the body drive motor 15a is performed. The data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the operation pattern data.

  The sub-control board 90 is connected with an effect button detection switch (SW) 63a and a select button detection switch 64a. The effect button detection switch 63a detects that the effect button 63 (see FIG. 4) has been pressed. When the effect button 63 is pressed, a detection signal is output from the effect button detection switch 63a to the sub-control board 90. The select button detection switch 64a detects that the select button 64 (see FIG. 4) has been pressed. When the select button 64 is pressed, a detection signal is output from the select button detection switch 64a to the sub-control board 90.

  12 and 13 are functional block diagrams for explaining the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the last, and not only the substrate shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 is provided. Except for the main control board 80, any one of the plurality of boards shown in FIG. 12 or 13 may be configured as one board, or one board shown in FIG. 12 or 13 may be configured as a plurality of boards. good.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the external terminal board 150 is connected to the payout control board 110. Based on the signal output from the payout control microcomputer 116, various signals are transmitted to the data display 160, the hall computer 170, and the like. The data is output to an external device arranged outside the pachinko gaming machine 1. The external terminal board 150 is connected to the main control board 80 via the payout control board 110, and various signals are sent to the data display 160 and the hall computer 170 based on the signals output from the game control microcomputer 81. Output to.

  The external terminal board 150 is provided with a plurality of channels for external output. The connector corresponding to each channel and the connector on the data display 160 side are connected by a cable. One signal is output from each connector to the outside.

  External terminal board 150 can output a jackpot signal from one of a plurality of channels. The jackpot signal is a signal indicating that the jackpot game is being executed. The external terminal board 150 can output a symbol determination signal from one of a plurality of channels. The symbol confirmation signal is a signal indicating that the special symbol that has been variably displayed has been stopped. Further, the external terminal board 150 can output a prize ball information signal from one of a plurality of channels. The prize ball information signal is a signal indicating that a predetermined number (for example, 10) of prize balls has been made. The external terminal board 150 can output a calling signal from one of the plurality of channels. The call signal is a signal indicating that the call switch 180 described later is pressed.

  In addition to the signals described above, the external terminal board 150 may be used for, for example, a frame opening signal indicating that the gaming machine frame 50 is opened, an electric chew 22 or a big winning device (the first big winning device 31 and the second winning device). A security signal indicating that there is a prize at the prize opening relating to these devices when the large winning device 36) is not operated, and a start port signal indicating that there is a prize at the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 A high-accuracy state signal indicating that a high-probability state, which will be described later, is being output from each channel. Further, in addition to the jackpot signal described above, a signal indicating that the jackpot game is being executed or the power support control state described later (a jackpot power support signal) or the like may be output from the external terminal board 150. The type of the output signal can be changed as appropriate.

  In this embodiment, a signal (outer end output signal) output from the payout control microcomputer 116 to the external terminal board 150 and a signal output from the game control microcomputer 81 to the external terminal board 150 (outer end output signal). Are respectively separate signals (parallel data) and input to the external terminal board 150 as parallel data. When parallel data is input to the external terminal board 150, a signal transmission element such as a photo relay provided corresponding to each channel switches between a conductive state and a non-conductive state in accordance with each input signal. As a result, an external output signal (a jackpot signal, a symbol determination signal, a winning ball information signal, a calling signal, etc.) is output from the channel in which the photorelay is in a conductive state.

  The signal output from the payout control microcomputer 116 to the external terminal board 150 and the signal output from the game control microcomputer 81 to the external terminal board 150 may be serial data having a plurality of bits of information. . In this case, the serial data is converted into parallel data by an S / P conversion circuit (serial / parallel conversion circuit) (not shown) and input to the external terminal board 150 as parallel data.

  The data display unit 160 counts the number of times that the special symbol variation display is performed based on the switching from the non-reception of the symbol determination signal to the reception (ON edge), and the count value is the number of times the data display unit 160 is started. Displayed on the display unit 165. That is, when the first start port sensor 20 a or the second start port sensor 21 a detects a ball entry, a detection signal is input to the main control board 80 via the relay board 88. Thereby, the game control microcomputer 81 acquires various random values (see FIG. 18A) such as a jackpot random number, which will be described later, and determines whether or not it is a jackpot. Then, the game control microcomputer 81 variably displays a special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) indicating a determination result as to whether or not it is a big hit and then stops and displays (determined display). At this time (at the timing of stop display), the game control microcomputer 81 outputs to the payout control board 110 an outer end output signal indicating a special symbol confirmation display. Then, the payout control microcomputer 116 outputs an outer end output signal indicating the final display of the input special symbol to the external terminal board 150. As a result, the external terminal board 150 outputs a symbol determination signal to the data display 160. As a result, the data display unit 160 displays the start number display unit 165 by increasing the number of times that the special symbol variation display is performed by one.

  Further, the data display unit 160 counts the number of occurrences of jackpot based on switching from non-reception to reception of the jackpot signal (ON edge), and displays the count value on the jackpot number display unit 166 of the data display unit 160. . That is, as described above, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the jackpot is based on the acquired jackpot random number, and when the determination result is a jackpot winning, a special symbol indicating that the jackpot winning is variably displayed. Then, stop display. When the special control indicating that the jackpot is won, the game control microcomputer 81 issues an outer end output signal indicating that the jackpot game (opening game, round game, ending game) is being executed. Output to the control board 110. The outer end output signal indicating that the jackpot game is being executed continues to be output until the ending game ends. Then, the payout control microcomputer 116 outputs an outer end output signal indicating that the input jackpot game is being executed to the external terminal board 150. As a result, the external terminal board 150 outputs a jackpot signal to the data display 160. As a result, the data display unit 160 displays the jackpot number display unit 166 by increasing the number of jackpot occurrences by one.

  Further, the data display 160 counts the number of prize balls so that the number of prize balls increases by 10 on the basis of switching from the non-reception to reception of the prize ball information signal (ON edge), and the counted value is the prize of the data display 160. It is displayed on the ball number display section (not shown). That is, after the game ball has won the first start port 20, the second start port 21, the first grand prize port 30, the second big prize port 35, or the normal prize port 27, the prize ball sensor 122 actually pays out. When the played game ball is detected, a detection signal is input to the payout control board 110. Accordingly, when the payout control microcomputer 116 determines that the paid out game balls have reached 10 balls, the payout control microcomputer 116 outputs to the external terminal board 150 an outer end output signal indicating an increase in prize ball display. If the payout control microcomputer 116 does not determine that the paid out game balls have reached 10 balls, the payout control microcomputer 116 does not output an outer end output signal indicating an increase in prize ball display. In this way, the external terminal board 150 having received the outer end output signal indicating the increase in the prize ball display outputs the prize ball information signal to the data display 160. As a result, the data display 160 increases the number of prize balls by 10 and displays it on a prize ball number display section (not shown). The case where the data display 160 receives a calling signal from the external terminal board 150 will be described later.

  The hall computer 170 is a device for totaling information such as the operation status of each pachinko gaming machine installed in the hall including the pachinko gaming machine 1 and performing business management, gaming management, and the like. The hall computer 170 is installed in a hall management room or the like, and is connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1 via a data display 160. Therefore, the various external output signals (a jackpot signal, a symbol determination signal, a prize ball information signal, a calling signal, etc.) described above are also input to the hall computer 170. The hall computer 170 may be connected to the external terminal board 150 without using the data display device 160.

3. Next, the configuration of the call switch 180 will be described. This embodiment is characterized in that the call switch 180 is provided not on the outside of the gaming machine but on the pachinko gaming machine 1 itself. As shown in FIG. 4, the call switch 180 is an operation means (call operation means) that can be pressed by a player, and a press operation on the call switch 180 is performed by a call sensor 181 ( (See FIG. 12). The calling sensor (second signal output means) 181 is a photosensor having a light emitting unit that emits light and a light receiving unit that receives light from the light emitting unit, and the light from the light emitting unit is blocked by a pressing operation. In this case, the pressing operation is detected. Therefore, the call sensor 181 is a momentary operation type in which detection is performed only while the pressing operation is performed.

  The calling switch 180 has a smoke lens 175 on the front surface side, and has a name display member 176 and a light emitting member 182 (hereinafter referred to as “calling LED 182”, see FIG. 12) on the inner side when viewed from the smoke lens 175. Yes. The name display member 176 is a member in which a seal member in which only the character portion of “call switch” is a red color filter is attached to the seal base 178. The calling LED (calling notification means) 182 is arranged below the name display member 176, and can emit light upward. The seal member 177 and the seal pedestal 178 are both formed of a light transmissive member. The smoke lens 175 is made of a gray or black synthetic resin material having light permeability.

  When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on, the power supplied from the power supply board 190 is supplied to the calling LED 182 in addition to the various control boards. Therefore, in this embodiment, the calling LED 182 is in a lighting state that continues to light (emit light) after the power is turned on. Thus, the upward light emitted from the calling LED 182 reaches the player through the name display member 176 and the smoke lens 175. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 4, in the call switch 180, the characters “call switch” applied to the name display member 176 are clearly visible to the player as red characters. As a result, the player can recognize that the call switch 180 is in a usable state.

  On the other hand, when the call switch 180 is pressed, a detection signal from the call sensor 181 is input to a control board (not shown) that controls lighting of the call LED 182. Accordingly, the control board switches the calling LED 182 from the lighting state to the blinking state based on the switching (ON edge) from the non-reception to the reception of the detection signal by the calling sensor 181. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 14, in the call switch 180, the characters “call switch” applied to the name display member 176 are visible so as to blink in red. As a result, it is possible for the player to recognize that the call switch 180 has been pressed and is in use (calling). Thereafter, when the call switch 180 is pressed, the detection signal from the call sensor 181 is input again to the control board that controls the lighting of the call LED 182. As a result, the control board switches the calling LED 182 from the blinking state to the lighting state. In the call switch 180, red flashing (see FIG. 14) with the characters “call switch” corresponds to a call notification for notifying that the pressing operation has been performed on the call switch 180.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the call switch 180 (call sensor 181) is connected to the external terminal board 150 via the payout control board 110. However, although the detection signal (second signal) from the calling sensor 181 is input to the payout control board 110, it is not used for the control processing of the payout control microcomputer 116 and is output to the external terminal board 150 as it is. That is, the payout control board 110 serves as a relay board between the call switch 180 and the external terminal board 150.

  Here, an electric circuit diagram of the dispensing control board 110 and the external terminal board 150 will be described with reference to FIG. On the payout control board 110, a photocoupler 125 is mounted on the calling sensor 181 side, a DMOS transistor array 127 is mounted on the external terminal board 150 side, and a CMOS is provided between the photocoupler 125 and the DMOS transistor array 127. A digital integrated circuit 126 is mounted. In the photocoupler 125, when a detection signal is input from the calling sensor 181, the diode emits light. As a result, the phototransistor is illuminated, and a current (photocurrent) flows between the collector and the base of the phototransistor and becomes conductive. In the CMOS digital integrated circuit 126, when a current flows to the input terminal A1, a current flows from the output terminal Y1 to the DMOS transistor array 127. In the DMOS transistor array 127, when a current flows to the input terminal I4, a current flows from the output terminal O4 to the external terminal plate 150.

  A photo MOS relay 151 is mounted on the external terminal plate 150. In the photo MOS relay 151, when the current from the DMOS transistor array 127 flows, the diode shines. As a result, the photovoltaic cell charges the gate capacitance of the FET (field effect transistor), and the FET becomes conductive. As a result, a calling signal is output from the external terminal board 150 to the data display 160. Thus, even if the payout control board 110 inputs the detection signal from the calling sensor 181, the detection signal and the control processing related to payout by the payout control microcomputer 116 are unrelated.

  As described above, when a call signal is output from the external terminal board 150 to the data display 160 based on the pressing operation of the call switch 180, the data display 160 displays the call lamp 164 to indicate the call status. To emit light. Then, the data display 160 can send a call signal to the hall computer 170 (see FIG. 12) so as to grasp that the data display 160 is in a call state. Thereby, it is possible to call the hall employee to the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which the call switch 180 is pressed. At this time, as shown in FIG. 14, the calling LED 182 blinks, so that the player can visually grasp that the calling switch 180 has been pressed.

  Thereafter, when a player or an employee of the hall that has been called presses the call switch 180, a detection signal from the call switch 180 is output to the external terminal board 150 via the payout control board 110. As a result, the external terminal board 150 outputs a calling signal to the data display 160. In this way, the data display device 160 that has input the call signal when in the calling state turns off the calling lamp 164 to indicate the non-calling state. Then, the data display 160 can send a non-calling signal to the hall computer 170 (see FIG. 12) so that the data display 160 is switched to the non-calling state. Further, at this time, since the calling LED 182 is switched from blinking to lighting as shown in FIG. 4 from the state shown in FIG. 14, the player can visually grasp that the call switch 180 is pressed again. Is possible.

  Next, switching of the calling state and the non-calling state of the data display device 160 will be described with reference to FIG. First, in the initial state, the data display 160 is in a non-calling state (the calling lamp 164 is off). When the call switch 180 is pressed at time t1, a call signal is output from the external terminal board 150 to the data display 160. Thereby, at the time t2, which is immediately after the time t1, the data display device 160 is switched from the non-calling state to the calling state (the lighting state of the calling lamp 164). In this way, it is possible for the employees in the hall who are wandering around the pachinko gaming machine 1 to grasp that the data display 160 is in the calling state. That is, based on the pressing operation of the call switch 180, the character “call switch” blinks in red on the call switch 180 (see FIG. 14), and the call lamp 164 above the pachinko gaming machine 1 also emits light. . Therefore, it is possible to make it easy for employees in the hall to be aware of the calling state.

  As described above, the call switch 180 of this embodiment is a momentary operation type in which a detection signal is output only while being pressed. Therefore, when the pressing operation on the call switch 180 is released, the detection signal from the call sensor 181 is not output, and the call signal from the external terminal board 150 is not output. However, the data display device 160 remains in the calling state even if it does not receive the calling signal after switching to the calling state at time t2.

  When the call switch 180 is pressed again at time t3, a call signal is output from the external terminal board 150 to the data display 160. Thereby, at the time t4, which is immediately after the time t3, the data display device 160 is switched from the calling state to the non-calling state. That is, the calling lamp 164 of the data display 160 is switched from lighting to extinguishing. In this way, after pressing the call switch 180 at time t1, for example, when the player recognizes that the operation is incorrect, the call state can be released by pressing the call switch 180 again. Is possible.

  Thereafter, when the call switch 180 is pressed at time t5, a call signal is output from the external terminal board 150 to the data display 160. Thereby, at the time t6 which is immediately after the time t5, the data display device 160 is switched from the non-calling state to the calling state. Then, after switching to the calling state, it is assumed that the calling button 163 of the data display 160 is pressed at time t7. In this case, the data display device 160 is switched from the calling state to the non-calling state at time t8, which is immediately after time t7. That is, the calling lamp 164 switches from lighting to extinguishing. Thus, after entering the calling state based on the pressing operation of the calling switch 180, the calling state can be released even if, for example, an employee of the hall that has been called presses the calling button 163 of the data display 160. It is.

  Next, the technical significance of this embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the front end position P1 of the upper decoration unit 200 is ahead of the front end position P2 of the operation mechanism unit 230, so that the upper decoration unit 200 appears to protrude from the viewpoint of the player. Thus, the upper decoration unit 200 can be highlighted. However, for a player who plays a game while sitting, the visibility and operability of the data display 160 installed above the gaming machine 1 deteriorates due to the upper decoration unit 200 protruding forward. In particular, as shown in FIG. 7, when the frame movable body 600 is in the protruding position, it is difficult to reach the call button 163 of the data display 160 because it is above the upper edge 50U of the gaming machine frame 50. In addition, as shown in FIG. 8, the front end position P3 of the movable frame body 600 protrudes further forward than the upper decorative unit 200 protruding forward, so that the player who is short is called in a sitting state. It is almost impossible to press the button 163.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 itself is provided with a call switch 180. Therefore, when a malfunction or failure occurs during the game, even a short player can call the hall employee while sitting down by pressing the call switch 180. In the call switch 180 of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the “call switch” character is visible as a red character by light emission of the call LED 182 before being pressed. Therefore, the presence of the call switch 180 is easily understood by a player who does not know that the call switch 180 is provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  By the way, in a short player, light emission of the calling lamp 164 of the data display 160 is caused by the upper decoration unit 200 protruding forward and the movable frame body 600 protruding upward from the upper edge 50U of the gaming machine frame 50. May be difficult to see or completely invisible. That is, after pressing the call switch 180, there is a possibility that it is not known whether or not the present time is being called (calling state of the data display 160). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the call switch 180 is pressed, as shown in FIG. 14, the call LED 182 blinks, so that the characters “call switch” can be visually recognized as blinking red. As a result, the player who presses down the call switch 180 can grasp that the current time is being called without looking at the lighting of the call lamp 164.

  Further, in this embodiment, the character “call switch” blinks in red on the call switch 180 that has been pressed (see FIG. 14). That is, it does not notify that the call switch 180 has been pressed at a part other than the call switch 180. Therefore, it is easy for the player to grasp the relationship between the pressing operation of the call switch 180 and the notification that the current call is being called. Thereafter, when the call switch 180 is pressed again, the red blinking by the characters “call switch” is terminated in the call switch 180 (the state is switched to a state in which the light is continuously lit in red as shown in FIG. 4). Therefore, it is easy to grasp the method for terminating the notification that the current time is being called.

  By the way, a method of using an existing light emitting means (for example, the frame lamp 66 (see FIG. 5)) for notification during calling can be considered. However, the existing light emitting means can emit light to enhance the effect during the execution of the game effect. Therefore, if the existing light emitting means is used for calling notification, the light emission by the existing light emitting means must be stopped while the game effect is being executed. If it becomes so, the production effect will decrease. Further, even if the light emitting mode of the existing light emitting means is changed as a notification during calling, it is difficult for the player to know whether the notification is during calling. Furthermore, in this case, notification during calling is performed by the control by the effect control microcomputer 91, and the control process is also changed. For the reasons described above, in this embodiment, a new calling LED 182 is provided without using an existing light emitting unit, and notification during calling is performed. And the structure for performing the alerting | reporting in calling is decided to be implement | achieved by a hardware structure, without the control by the microcomputer 91 for effect control.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the call switch 180 is provided in the operation mechanism unit 230. The reason is based on the following. That is, the operation mechanism unit 230 is closer to the player's hand than the upper decoration unit 200, the left decoration unit 210, and the right decoration unit 220. The operation mechanism unit 230 has an impression that operation means that can be operated by the player, such as the effect button 63 and the select button 64, are easily arranged. Therefore, in this embodiment, the call switch 180 is provided in the operation mechanism unit 230 from the viewpoint of the player's operability and the ease of grasping as the operation means. In this embodiment, the upper decorative unit 200 is provided with a movable frame body 600 and a frame lamp 66, and these control boards are also mounted. Therefore, it is difficult to secure a space for newly placing the call switch 180 in the upper decoration unit 200. On the other hand, since the operation mechanism unit 230 is relatively easy to secure a space for arranging new parts, the call switch 180 is provided in the operation mechanism unit 230.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the call switch 180 is arranged on the left side of the operation mechanism unit 230 with respect to the center in the left-right direction. This is because the handle 60 is arranged on the right side of the operation mechanism unit 230, so that the player can easily press the call switch 180 with the left hand while rotating the handle 60 with the right hand. . In other words, the player who is playing the game does not stop the rotation operation of the handle 60 and can press the call switch 180 with the left hand.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the detection signal from the calling sensor 181 is input to the payout control board 110, but is not used for the control processing of the payout control microcomputer 116, but is applied to the external terminal board 150. Is output. This is because the payout control microcomputer 116 can only execute control processing related to payout, and the payout control microcomputer 116 cannot input a detection signal from the calling sensor 181. Furthermore, in this embodiment, a detection signal from the calling sensor 181 is not input to the main control board 80 or the game control microcomputer 81. Therefore, it is not necessary to change the control process of the existing game control microcomputer 81 at all, and the existing main control board 80 can be used as it is. The detection signal from the calling sensor 181 is not input to the sub control board 90 or the effect control microcomputer 91. Thus, the present embodiment can be implemented with respect to an existing pachinko gaming machine only by changing the hardware configuration of the call switch 180, the payout control board 110, and the external terminal board 150.

4). Description of jackpot etc. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, there are “hits” and “off” as a result of the jackpot lottery (special symbol lottery). In the case of “hit”, the “hit symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. In the case of “missing”, the “design symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. When winning the jackpot, the jackpot (first jackpot 30 and second jackpot 35) is opened with an opening pattern corresponding to the type of special symbol (jackpot type) that is stopped and displayed. Is executed. The jackpot game is also called a special game.

  In this embodiment, the jackpot game is a multi-round game (unit open game), an opening before the first round game is started (also referred to as OP), and an ending after the last round game is completed (Also expressed as ED). Each round game starts with the end of OP or the end of the previous round game, and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of ED. The closing time (interval time) of the big prize opening between round games is included in the open round game before the closing.

  There are several types of jackpots. The types of jackpots are as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 17, there are roughly two types in this embodiment. A specific jackpot and a regular jackpot. The specific jackpot is also called “V long jackpot”, and the normal jackpot is also called “V short jackpot”. The “V long jackpot” is a jackpot for operating the opening / closing member 32 and the opening / closing member 37 in a first opening pattern (V long opening pattern) in which a game ball can easily pass through the specific area 39 during the jackpot game. . The “V short jackpot” is a jackpot for operating the opening / closing member 32 and the opening / closing member 37 in a second opening pattern (V short opening pattern) in which it is impossible or difficult to pass the game ball to the specific area 39 during the jackpot game. is there.

  More specifically, the “V long jackpot” that can be won in the lottery of the special figure 1 (the lottery of the first special symbol) is 29.5 seconds per 1R for the first big prize opening 30 from 1R to 8R. From 1R to 9R, the first big prize opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds per 1R, and in the 16R (final round), the second big prize opening 35 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R. It is a jackpot. That is, the total number of rounds per jackpot is 16R, but the actual number of rounds is 9R. The substantial number of rounds is the number of rounds in which game balls can win up to the maximum number of winnings per round (8 in this embodiment). In this V long jackpot, from 9R to 15R, the opening time of the grand prize opening is extremely short, and it is a round in which a prize ball cannot be expected. In addition, in 16R, passage to the specific area 39 in the second big prize opening 35 is easily possible. Further, when “special jackpot” is won by lottery of special figure 1, “special figure 1_specific symbol” is stopped and displayed on first special symbol display 41a.

  In addition, the “V long jackpot” that can be won in the drawing of the special figure 2 (the lottery of the second special symbol) opens the first big winning opening 30 from 1R to 15R for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R, In 16R (final round), it is a big hit that opens the second big prize opening 35 for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R. In other words, this jackpot has a substantial number of rounds of 16R. Of course, in 16R, passage to the specific area 39 in the second big prize opening 35 is easily possible. When “special jackpot” is won by lottery of special figure 2, “special figure 2_specific symbol” is stopped and displayed on second special symbol display 41b.

  On the other hand, the “V short jackpot” that can be won in the lottery shown in FIG. 1 opens the first big prize opening 30 for 29.5 seconds per 1R from 1R to 8R, and from 9R to 15R. The first big prize opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds per 1R, and in the 16R (final round), the second big prize opening 35 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds per 1R. That is, the total number of rounds per jackpot is 16R, but the actual number of rounds is 8R.

  At 16R in this V short jackpot, the opening time of the second big prize opening 35 is extremely short, and it is almost impossible for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 in the second big prize opening 35. In the case of 16R in the V short jackpot, not only the opening time of the second big prize opening 35 is short, but also the opening timing of the second big prize opening 35 and the operation timing of the distribution member 71 (second state (FIG. 10 ( From the relationship with the first state (see FIG. 10A) from the timing B)), it is almost impossible for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39. When “normal bonus” is won by lottery of special figure 1, “special figure 1_normal symbol” is stopped and displayed on first special symbol display 41a.

  In addition, the “V short jackpot” that can be won in the lottery of the special figure 2 opens the first big prize opening 30 for 29.5 seconds per 1R from 1R to 15R, and the second in 16R (final round). It is a big hit that opens the big prize opening 35 for a maximum of 0.1 seconds per 1R. That is, the total number of rounds per jackpot is 16R, but the actual number of rounds is 15R. Of course, at 16R, it is almost impossible to pass to the specific area 39 in the second big prize opening 35. When “normal jackpot” is won by lottery of special figure 2, “special figure 2_normal symbol” is stopped and displayed on second special symbol display 41b.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, based on the passing of the game ball to the specific area 39 in the jackpot game, the gaming state after the jackpot game is shifted to a high probability state to be described later. Therefore, when the above-mentioned V long jackpot is won, the game state after the jackpot game can be shifted to the high probability state by passing the game ball to the specific area 39 during the execution of the jackpot game. On the other hand, when the V short jackpot is won, the game ball cannot be passed to the specific area 39 while the jackpot game is being executed. Therefore, the game state after the jackpot game is a normal probability state described later. (Non-high probability state).

  However, even if it is controlled to the normal probability state, it is controlled to the short time state described later. In this case, the number of time reductions is set to 100. The number of time reductions is the upper limit number of executions of the special symbol variation display in the time reduction state.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the jackpot distribution rate in the lottery shown in FIG. 1 is 50% for V long jackpot (specific jackpot) and 50% for V short jackpot (normal jackpot). On the other hand, in the lottery shown in the special drawing 2, the jackpot distribution rate is 80% for the V long jackpot (specific jackpot) and 20% for the V short jackpot (normal jackpot). Thus, in the present pachinko gaming machine 1, the game ball is won at the second start port 21 rather than the big hit lottery (the lottery in FIG. 1) that is performed when the game ball is won at the first start port 20. The big hit lottery (the lottery shown in FIG. 2) is set to be advantageous to the player.

  Here, in the present pachinko machine 1, the lottery for determining whether or not the jackpot is won is performed based on the “big hit random number”, and the lottery for the type of winning jackpot is performed based on the “hit type random number”. As shown in FIG. 18A, the jackpot random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535. The hit type random number takes a value in the range of 0-9. Note that random numbers acquired based on winning at the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 include “reach random number” and “variation pattern random number” in addition to the big hit random number and the hit type random number.

  The reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not a reach is generated in the effect design variation effect indicating the result when the result of the jackpot determination is out of place. Reach is a state in which there is only one effect symbol that is variably displayed among a plurality of effect symbols, and depending on which symbol the effect symbol that is variably displayed is stopped and displayed, It is a state (for example, a state of “7 ↓ 7”) that is a combination of the production symbols shown. It should be noted that the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the reach state may be displayed so as to be slightly shaken in the display screen 7a, or may be displayed so as to repeat the enlargement and reduction. This reach random number takes a value in the range of 0-255.

  The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining a variation pattern including a variation time. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. In addition, the random number acquired based on the passage to the gate 28 includes a normal symbol random number (per random number) shown in FIG. The normal symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (ordinary symbol lottery) for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 22. The normal symbol random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535.

5). Description of the gaming state Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. The special symbol display 41 and the normal symbol display 42 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 each have a probability variation function and a variation time shortening function. A state in which the probability variation function of the special symbol display 41 is activated is referred to as a “high probability state”, and a state in which it is not activated is referred to as a “normal probability state (non-high probability state)”. In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the normal probability state. That is, jackpot determination is performed using a jackpot determination table in which the value of the jackpot random number determined to be a jackpot is larger than the jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state (see FIG. 19A). That is, when the probability variation function of the special symbol display 41 is activated, the probability that the display result of the special symbol variable display by the special symbol display 41 (that is, the stop symbol) becomes a jackpot symbol compared to when the special symbol display 41 is not activated. Becomes higher.

  In addition, a state in which the function for reducing the variation time of the special symbol display 41 is in operation is referred to as “time-short state”, and a state in which the special symbol display 41 is not in operation is referred to as “non-time-short state”. In the short-time state, the variation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of variation display to the time when the display result is derived and displayed) is shorter than in the non-short-time state. That is, the variation pattern is determined using a variation pattern table that is determined so that a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected more than in the non-temporal state (see FIG. 20). That is, when the function for shortening the variation time of the special symbol display device 41 is activated, it is easy to select a short variation time as the variation time of the variable symbol special display, compared to when the special symbol display 41 is not activated. As a result, in the short-time state, the special-patch holding pace is accelerated, and an effective winning (a winning that can be stored as a special-pending hold) at the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with smooth progress of the game.

  The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41 may be activated at the same time, or only one of them may be activated. The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operate in synchronization with the variation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41. That is, the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operate in the time-short state and do not operate in the non-time-short state. Therefore, in the short time state, the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery is higher than in the non-short time state. In other words, a hit determination (ordinary symbol determination) is performed using a normal symbol per-decision table having more normal symbol random numbers (per hit random) determined to be hit than a normal symbol per-decision table used in a non-time-saving state ( (See FIG. 19C). That is, when the probability variation function of the normal symbol display 42 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable symbol normal display by the normal symbol display 42 becomes the normal winning symbol is higher than when the normal symbol display 42 is not activated. .

  In the short time state, the normal symbol fluctuation time is shorter than in the non-short time state. In this embodiment, the variation time of the normal symbol is 4 seconds in the non-short-time state, but 1 second in the time-short state (see FIG. 19D). Furthermore, in the time saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is longer than that in the non-time saving state (see FIG. 21). That is, the open time extension function of the electric chew 22 is activated. In addition, in the short time state, the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than in the non-short time state (see FIG. 21). That is, the function of increasing the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened is activated.

  In the situation where the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 and the open time extension function and the number of times of opening increase function of the electric chew 22 are activated, compared to the case where these functions are not activated. Thus, the electric chew 22 is frequently opened, and game balls frequently win the second starting port 21. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot balls, becomes high. Therefore, a state in which these functions are activated is referred to as a “high base state”, and a state in which these functions are not activated is referred to as a “low base state”. In the high base state, it is possible to aim for a big hit without greatly reducing the hand-held game balls. The high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control to support winning at the second starting port 21 by the electric chew 22) is executed. Therefore, the high base state is also referred to as an electric support control state or a ball entry easy state. On the other hand, the low base state is also referred to as a non-electric support control state or a non-ball entering easy state.

  In the high base state, not all the functions described above may operate. That is, the operation of one or more of the probability variation function of the normal symbol display 42, the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22, and the opening frequency increasing function of the electric chew 22 Therefore, it is only necessary that the electric chew 22 be opened more easily than when the function is not activated. Further, the high base state may be independently controlled without accompanying the time reduction state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the gaming state after the jackpot game by winning the V long jackpot is a high probability state, a short time state, and a high base if the game is passed to the specific area 39 during the jackpot game. State. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “highly accurate base state”. The high-accuracy base state is terminated when a special symbol variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (160 times in this embodiment), or when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed.

  In addition, the game state after the jackpot game by winning the V short jackpot is a normal probability state (non-high probability state, i.e., if the specific area 39 is not passed during the jackpot game). A low probability state), a short time state, and a high base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low-accuracy base state”. The low-accuracy base state ends when a special symbol variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), or when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed.

  When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is played for the first time, the gaming state after power-on is a normal probability state, a non-time-short state, and a low base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low probability low base state”. The low probability low base state may be referred to as a “normal game state”. A state in which a special game (a jackpot game) is being executed is referred to as a “special game state (a jackpot game state)”. Furthermore, the state controlled to at least one of the high probability state and the high base state is referred to as a “privilege gaming state”.

  In a high base state, such as a high-accuracy high-base state or a low-accuracy high-base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously by making the right-hand strike enter the game ball into the right game area 3B (see FIG. 1). This is because the electric support 22 makes it easier to open the electric chew 22 than in the low base state, and it is easier to win the second starting port 21 than to win the first starting port 20. . Therefore, the player makes a right turn to win the game ball at the second starting port 21 while passing the game ball to the gate 28 which is a trigger for the normal symbol lottery. As a result, it is possible to obtain a large number of start prizes (winning to the start opening) rather than left-handed. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, a right-handed game is played even during a big hit game.

  On the other hand, in the low base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously by making the game ball enter the left game area 3A (see FIG. 9) by left-handed. Since the electric support control is not executed, the electric chew 22 is less likely to be opened than in the high base state, and it is easier to win the first start port 20 than to win the second start port 21. Because it is. Therefore, a left turn is made to win a game ball in the first starting port 20. As a result, it is possible to obtain a larger number of start prizes than right-handed.

6). Effects of the Present Embodiment As described in detail above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment (first embodiment), when the call switch 180 is pressed, a call signal is transmitted from the external terminal board 150 to the data display 160. Is output. This makes it possible to attract hall employees. That is, when an abnormality occurs in the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is not necessary for the player to stand up and press the call button 163 of the data display 160 or to call the hall employee comfortably. It is possible to play.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the call switch 180 is pressed, the character “call switch” blinks red in the call switch 180 as shown in FIG. Thus, it is possible to grasp that the current time is being called without looking at the calling lamp 164 of the data display 160. In particular, since the call switch 180 that has been pressed performs a notification during a call, the relationship between the pressing operation of the call switch 180 and the notification during a call can be easily understood.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, since the upper decoration unit 200 of the gaming machine frame 50 projects forward from the operation mechanism unit 230, It is possible to increase the impact. However, the upper decoration unit 200 protruding forward makes it difficult to operate the call button 163 of the data display 160 installed above the pachinko gaming machine 1. Therefore, the player can call the hall employees by a simple method by pressing the call switch 180 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, when the frame movable body 600 is in the protruding position, it is above the upper edge 50U of the gaming machine frame 50, so that the effect effect is enhanced. Is possible. However, at this time, the visibility and operability of the data display 160 installed above the pachinko gaming machine 1 are deteriorated. Therefore, even if the frame movable body 600 is above the upper edge 50U of the gaming machine frame 50, the player can call the hall employees by a simple method by pressing the call switch 180.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, when the frame movable body 600 is in the protruding position, the upper decoration unit is not only located above the upper edge 50U of the gaming machine frame 50. It protrudes forward from the front end position P1 of 200. Therefore, although it is more difficult to reach the data display 160, it is possible to call the hall employees by a simple method by pressing the call switch 180.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the detection signal (first signal) from the prize ball sensor (first signal output means) 122 is a payout control as in the existing pachinko gaming machine. Control processing is performed by the dispensing control microcomputer 116 of the substrate 110. By this control processing, an outer end output signal (control processing signal) indicating an increase in prize ball display is output from the payout control board 110 to the external terminal board 150. Then, the external terminal board 150 to which the outer end output signal is input outputs a prize ball information signal to the data display 160. By the way, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, the detection signal (second signal) from the calling sensor 181 is output to the external terminal board 150 without being used for the control processing of the payout control microcomputer 116 of the payout control board 110. Is done. Then, the external terminal board 150 that has received the detection signal outputs a calling signal to the data display 160. In this way, when new information (signal) as a detection signal by the calling sensor 181 is sent to the external terminal board 150 (and also the data display 160) via the payout control board 110, the payout control microcomputer 116 This is possible without increasing the burden of control processing.
7). Modification Example A modification example will be described below. In the description of the modified example, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as those of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the above embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted.

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A pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the first embodiment, the call switch 180 can be used if the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, the call switch 180 is configured to be usable under the condition that the call switch 180 is set to be valid. The following description will focus on points that are different from the first embodiment and points that are not described in the first embodiment.

  In the second mode, as shown in FIG. 22, the call switch 180 (control board capable of controlling the operation of the call sensor 181 and the call LED 182) is connected to the sub control board via the relay board 108 and the sub drive board 107. 90. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 91 can control the operations of the call sensor 181 and the call LED 182 via the sub drive board 107 and the relay board 108. As described in the first embodiment, the call switch 180 is naturally connected to the external terminal board 150 via the payout control board 110 (see FIG. 12).

  The call sensor 181 can be operated (detected) by electric power supplied from the power supply board 190. Therefore, in the second embodiment, when the production control microcomputer 91 outputs a stop signal to the control board that controls the operation of the call sensor 181, the supply of power to the call sensor 181 is stopped. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the calling sensor 181 from operating (functioning). Thus, when the function of the call sensor 181 is stopped, even if the call switch 180 is pressed, a detection signal from the call sensor 181 is not output. In this case, the calling signal is not output from the external terminal board 150.

  The calling LED 182 can operate (emit light) by electric power supplied from the power supply board 190. Therefore, in the second embodiment, when the production control microcomputer 91 outputs a stop signal to the control board that controls the operation of the calling LED 182, the supply of power to the calling LED 182 is stopped. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the calling LED 182 from operating (functioning). Thus, when the function of the calling LED 182 stops, the calling LED 182 does not emit light inside the smoke lens 175. In this case, as shown in FIG. 36, the characters “call switch” cannot be visually recognized on the call switch 180, and the player can know that the call switch 180 is disabled.

  Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 not described in the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 23 to 26, and the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  [Main Control Main Process] The game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads and executes the main control main process program shown in FIG. 23 from the ROM 83 when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. To do. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, initial setting is first performed (step S001). In the initial setting, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU 82 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) setting, resetting various flags, status, counter, etc. Etc. The initial value of the flag is “0”, that is, “OFF”, the initial value of the status is “1”, and the initial value of the counter is “0”. The initial setting (S001) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter.

  Following the initial setting (S001), interrupts are prohibited (S002), and the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003), the various random number counter values shown in FIG. When each random number counter value reaches the upper limit value, it returns to “0” and is added again. Note that the initial period value of each random number counter may be a value other than “0” or may be changed randomly. Each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like.

  When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is completed, the interruption is permitted (S004). While the interrupt is permitted, the main timer interrupt process (S005) can be executed. The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the CPU 82, for example, at a cycle of 4 msec. That is, for example, it is executed at a cycle of 4 msec. Various counters by normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) after main timer interrupt process (S005) is finished and until main timer interrupt process (S005) is started next time The value update process is repeatedly executed. When an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S004).

  [Power-On Processing] As shown in FIG. 24, in the power-on processing (S001), first, permission setting for access to the RAM 84 is performed (S011). As a result, information can be written to and read from the RAM 84. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the RAM clear switch 192 (see FIG. 12) has been operated (ON or not) (S012). That is, it is determined whether or not a signal based on the operation of the RAM clear switch 192 is input from the power supply board 190. If the RAM clear switch 192 has been operated (YES in S012), the process proceeds to step S018. On the other hand, if it is not operated (NO in S012), it is subsequently determined whether or not the power-off flag is ON (S013). The power-off flag is a flag that indicates the occurrence of power interruption, and is a flag that is turned on in a power-off monitoring process (see FIG. 26) described later.

  If the power-off flag is not ON (NO in S013), there is a possibility that the power has not been cut off normally, and the process proceeds to step S018. On the other hand, if the power-off flag is ON (YES in S013), a checksum is calculated (S014) and compared with the checksum calculated at the time of power-off (see step S1002 in FIG. 26) ( S015). If the checksum values do not match (NO in S015), the stored contents of the RAM 84 are not normal, and the process proceeds to step S018. On the other hand, if the checksum values match (YES in S015), it is determined that the stored contents of the RAM 84 are normal, and the process proceeds to step S016.

  In step S016, the work area setting process of the RAM 84 at the time of power recovery is performed. In this setting process, power recovery information is read from the ROM 83 and the power recovery information is set in the work area of the RAM 84. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 turns off the power-off flag (S017), and proceeds to step S021.

  In step S018, all game information stored in the RAM 84 is cleared (S018). Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 initializes the work area of the RAM 84 (S019). In this initial setting process, the initial setting information read from the ROM 83 is set in the work area of the RAM 84. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 outputs a RAM clear notification command for notifying that the RAM has been cleared to the sub-control board 90 (S020). Then, the process proceeds to step S021. In step S021, as other initial settings, for example, settings of the CPU 82, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) are set.

  [Main-side timer interruption processing] The game control microcomputer 81 repeats the main-side timer interruption processing shown in FIG. 25 every short time, for example, 4 msec. First, the game control microcomputer 81 determines the jackpot random number used for the jackpot lottery, the jackpot type random number for determining the jackpot type, the reach random number for determining whether or not to reach the reach state in the decorative symbol variation effect, and the variation pattern. The random number update process is performed to update the fluctuation pattern random number, the normal symbol random number (per random number) used for the normal symbol lottery (S101).

  Next, the game control microcomputer 81 performs input processing (S102). In the input process (S102), various sensors (first start port sensor 20a, second start port sensor 21a, first big prize port sensor 30a, second big prize port sensor 35a, which are mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1. Then, a detection signal detected by the normal winning opening sensor 27a (see FIG. 12) is read, and payout data for paying out a winning ball corresponding to the type of winning opening is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84.

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes a start port sensor detection process (S103), a special operation process (S104), and a normal operation process (S105). In the start port sensor detection process (S103), if the first start port sensor 20a or the second start port sensor 21a is ON, it is a big hit on the condition that there are less than four reserved memories corresponding to the ON start ports. Random numbers such as random numbers (big hit random numbers, big hit symbol random numbers, reach random numbers, and fluctuation pattern random numbers) are acquired. If the gate sensor 28a is ON, a normal symbol random number is acquired on condition that the stored random number is less than four.

  In the special operation process (S104), a random number such as a jackpot random number acquired in the start port sensor process is determined, and a special symbol for displaying the determination result (variation display and stop display) is displayed. When displaying the special symbol, a variation start command including information on the variation pattern of the variation display of the special symbol is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84. As a result of the determination of the jackpot random number, if the jackpot is won, the jackpot game for opening the first jackpot 30 or the second jackpot 35 according to a predetermined opening pattern (opening time or number of times of opening) ( Play a special game.

  In the normal operation process (S105), the normal symbol random number acquired in the start port sensor process is determined, and the normal symbol display (variation display and stop display) for notifying the determination result is performed. As a result of the determination of the normal symbol random number, if the normal symbol is won, an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 22 according to a predetermined opening pattern (opening time or number of times of opening) is performed.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 81 performs an output process for outputting the command set in each process described above to the sub-control board 90 or the like (S106). Next, an external terminal output process for outputting an external end output signal indicating the confirmation display of the special symbol, an external end output signal indicating that the jackpot game is being executed, etc., to the external terminal board 150 via the payout control board 110 (S107). And the power-off monitoring process mentioned later is performed (S108), and this process is complete | finished.

  [Power-off monitoring process] As shown in FIG. 25, in the power-off monitoring process (S108), first, it is determined whether or not a power-off signal is input (S1001). If there is no input (NO in S1001), the process is terminated. To do. The power-off signal is a signal that is input to the game control microcomputer 81 when the power supply voltage starts to decrease due to power interruption. If a power-off signal is input in step S1001 (YES in S1001), a checksum is calculated and stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 84 (S1002), and a power-off flag is turned ON (S1003). Then, prohibition of access to the RAM 84 is set (S1004). As a result, information cannot be written to or read from the RAM 84. Thereafter, the loop processing is performed without returning to the main timer interruption processing (see FIG. 25).

  [Sub-control main process] When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub-control board 90 reads out and executes the program of the sub-control main process shown in FIG. To do.

  As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, it is determined whether or not the sub-side power-off flag (the flag that is turned on at the time of power-off) is ON and the contents of the RAM 94 are normal (S4001). If this determination result is NO (NO in S4001), that is, if the sub-side power-off flag is not ON, or if the contents of the RAM 94 are not normal even if the sub-side power-off flag is ON, the RAM 94 Initialization is performed (S4002), and the process proceeds to step S4005.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S4001 is YES, that is, if the sub power-off flag is turned on due to power interruption but the contents of the RAM 94 are maintained normally, a RAM clear notification command is subsequently issued. It is determined whether it is received (S4003). If the RAM clear notification command is received (YES in S4003), the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 is cleared. Therefore, the RAM clear flag is turned on (S4004), the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 is cleared (S4002), and the process proceeds to step S4005. On the other hand, if the RAM clear notification command has not been received (NO in S4003), the process proceeds to step S4005 without executing steps S4004 and S4002.

  In step S4005, other initial settings are performed. In other initial settings, for example, settings of the CPU 92, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are performed. If the sub-side power-off flag is ON, it is turned OFF.

  In step S4006, interrupts are prohibited. Next, random number seed update processing is executed (S4007). In the random number seed update process (S4007), the values of various effect determination random number counters are updated. The random number for determining the effect includes a random number for determining the variable effect pattern for determining the variable effect pattern, a random number for determining the effect symbol for determining the effect symbol, and for determining the notice effect for determining various notice effects. There are random numbers. The random number update method may be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. Random values may not be added one by one at the time of update, but may be added two by two. The same applies to the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above.

  When the random number seed update process (S4007) ends, a command transmission process is executed (S4008). In the command transmission process (S4008), various commands stored in the output buffer in the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 are transmitted to the image control board 100. The image control board 100 that has received the command executes various effects (variation effects, jackpot effects (opening effects, round effects, ending effects), customer waiting effects, etc.) using the image display device 7 in accordance with the commands. The sub control board 90 outputs sound from the speaker 67 through the sound control board 106 or the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp through the sub drive board 107 in accordance with execution of various effects by the image control board 100. 5 is caused to emit light, or the frame movable body 600 and the panel movable body 15 are driven.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 91 permits interruption (S4009). Thereafter, steps S4006 to S4009 are looped. While interrupts are permitted, reception interrupt processing (S4010), 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4011), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4012) can be executed.

  [Reception Interrupt Processing] In the reception interrupt processing (S4010), as shown in FIG. 28, whether or not the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is determined by the effect control microcomputer 91. It is determined whether or not an input has been made to the external INT input unit (S4101). If the strobe signal is not ON, the process is terminated, and if it is ON, various commands transmitted by the output process (S106) of the main control board 80 are stored in the RAM 94 (S4102). This reception interrupt process is a process executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S4011, S4012).

  [1 ms Timer Interrupt Process] The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a 1 msec cycle is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 29, in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011), an input process is first performed (S4201). In the input process (S4201), switch data (edge data and level data) is created based on the detection signals from the effect button detection switch 63a and the select button detection switch 64a.

  Subsequently, lamp data output processing is performed (S4202). In the lamp data output process (S4202), lamp data (data for light emission) is output to the sub drive board 107 in order to cause the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 to emit light at a timing suitable for production. That is, the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 are made to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the lamp data.

  Next, drive control processing is performed (S4203). In the drive control process (S4203), drive data (data for driving) is created or output in order to drive the movable frame body 600 and the movable board body 15 at a timing suitable for effects such as image effects. That is, the movable frame body 600 and the movable board body 15 are driven in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data.

  Then, a watchdog timer process for setting the reset of the watchdog timer is performed (S4204), and this process is finished.

  [10 ms Timer Interrupt Processing] The 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4012) is executed every time an interrupt pulse with a 10 msec cycle is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 30, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012), first, an initial setting process described later is performed (S4301). Next, a received command analysis process, which will be described later, is performed (S4302), and this process ends.

  [Initial Setting Process] As shown in FIG. 31, in the initial setting process (S4301), the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not the setting image display flag is ON (S5001). The setting image display flag is an initial setting image Q2 shown in FIG. 35B, a call switch valid setting image Q3 shown in FIG. 35C, and a call switch announcement setting image Q4 shown in FIG. It is a flag indicating that it is being displayed. This setting image display flag is a flag that is turned ON in step S5005 described later.

  If the setting image display flag is not ON (NO in S5001), it is then determined whether or not it is during a predetermined period after the RAM is cleared (S5002). In this embodiment, the predetermined period after the RAM is cleared is set to 30 seconds. If it is not within the predetermined period after the RAM is cleared (NO in S5002), the process is immediately terminated. On the other hand, if it is within the predetermined period after the RAM is cleared (YES in S5002), it is subsequently determined whether or not a predetermined setting image calling operation (also referred to as a display operation) has been performed (S5003). In this embodiment, the setting image calling operation is to press the effect button 63 five times continuously. Of course, what operation the setting image call operation is to be performed can be changed as appropriate.

  If the setting image calling operation has not been performed in step S5003, this processing is immediately terminated. On the other hand, if a setting image calling operation has been performed (YES in S5003), an initial setting image display process is performed (S5004). In the initial setting image display process (S5004), a display command for displaying the initial setting image Q2 shown in FIG. 35B on the display screen 7a is set in the output buffer. Thereafter, the effect control microcomputer 91 turns on the setting image display flag (S5005), and ends the present process. Note that after the power is turned on and before the initial setting image Q2 is displayed, an image Q1 after the power is turned on shown in FIG. 35A is displayed.

  The image control board 100 that has received the display command set in step S5004 displays the initial setting image Q2 shown in FIG. 35B on the display screen 7a. At this time, a setting person such as a hall employee can select an arbitrary setting item from various setting items. These setting items include “call switch valid setting” for setting whether the call switch is valid or invalid, and “call switch announcement setting” for setting the call switch announcement ON or OFF. ing.

  By the way, in the second mode, it is possible to set whether the call switch 180 is valid or invalid. The validity of the call switch 180 means a state in which the external terminal board 150 can output a call signal by a pressing operation on the call switch 180. On the other hand, the invalidation of the call switch 180 means a state in which the external terminal board 150 cannot output a call signal even if a pressing operation is performed on the call switch 180. Since the player cannot substantially operate the RAM clear switch 192 disposed on the rear side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the hall employee can set the call switch 180 to be valid or invalid.

  The reason why the call switch 180 can be enabled or disabled in this way is based on the following reason. Since the call switch 180 can be pressed by the player, there is a possibility that the call switch 180 may be operated in a mischief or erroneously operated. On the other hand, as described above, the call switch 180 can be pressed while the player is sitting, so that the employees in the hall can be called. Under such circumstances, it is possible to select a valid or invalid call switch 180 according to the intentions of the employees of the hall, so that a flexible response is possible.

  That is, if the call switch 180 is a pachinko gaming machine that is easily manipulated or misoperated, the employee in the hall sets the call switch 180 in the pachinko gaming machine to invalid. As a result, it is possible to avoid a situation in which hall employees are attracted by mischief or misoperation by the player. On the other hand, in the case of a pachinko gaming machine in which a defect is relatively likely to occur, a hall employee sets the call switch 180 in the pachinko gaming machine to be effective. As a result, when a problem actually occurs, the player can call the employees of the hall easily by pressing the call switch 180.

  In the second mode, a call switch announcement can be executed. The call switch announcement is an image display performed on the display screen 7a in order to make the player understand the function and the like of the call switch 180. Specifically, after the ending effect shown in FIG. 37A, the explanatory image G1 shown in FIG. 37B, the explanatory image G2 shown in FIG. 37C, the explanatory image G3 shown in FIG. Explanation images G4 shown in FIG. 37 (E) are displayed in order.

  The explanation image G1 is an image showing a situation where the call switch 180 is pressed with the left hand. The explanation image G2 is an image showing a situation in which the character “call switch” blinks in red on the call switch 180 that has been pressed. Note that the explanation image G2 includes a character “calling” in order to make it easy to understand that switching has been made during the calling. Thus, by displaying the explanation image G1 and the explanation image G2, it is possible to indicate to the player that the call switch 180 is for calling the employee. Therefore, it is possible to make the player know what function the call switch 180 performs so that it is less likely to be erroneously operated. The display of the explanation images G1 and G2 shown in FIGS. 37B and 37C corresponds to a function explanation display for explaining the function of the call switch 180.

  The explanation image G3 is an image showing a situation in which the call switch 180 whose characters “call switch” are flashing red is pressed with the left hand. Note that the description image G3 includes characters “calling”. The explanation image G4 is an image showing a state where the blinking of the red by the character “calling switch” has been completed (switched to the lighting state) on the call switch 180 that has been pressed. Note that the explanation image G4 includes a character “cancel call” in order to make it easy to understand that the calling is finished. Thus, by displaying the explanation image G3 and the explanation image G4, it is possible to indicate to the player how to end the calling (the calling state of the data display device 160 and the red blinking by the “calling switch” character). Is possible. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the player from being confused without knowing how to cancel the call. The display of the explanation images G3 and G4 shown in FIGS. 37D and 37E corresponds to the release explanation display.

  In the second mode, the above-described call switch announcement (see FIG. 37) can be set to ON or OFF. The call switch announcement ON means a state in which the call switch announcement can be executed. As will be described later, even if the call switch announcement is set to ON, if the call switch is set to be invalid, the call switch announcement is not executed (see step S7003 in FIG. 34). On the other hand, OFF of the call switch announcement means a state in which the call switch announcement cannot be executed. Since the player cannot substantially operate the RAM clear switch 192 disposed on the rear side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the hall employee can set the call switch announcement ON or OFF.

  The reason why the call switch announcement can be set to ON or OFF as described above is based on the following reason. Since the call switch 180 is a newly provided operating means, there is a possibility that a player who does not grasp the function of the call switch 180 may perform an erroneous operation. Therefore, it is preferable to execute a call switch announcement in order to avoid an erroneous operation by the player. However, there is a case where the data display 160 installed in the hall does not support the input of the calling signal from the external terminal board 150. In this case, if the call switch announcement is executed, the player is confused even if the hall switch cannot be called by pressing the call switch 180. Therefore, in this case, it is preferable that the call switch announcement is not executed. Under these circumstances, hall employees can flexibly respond by selecting ON or OFF of the call switch announcement.

  Returning to the description of the initial setting process (S4301) shown in FIG. If the setting image display flag is ON in step S5001, the process proceeds to step S5006 shown in FIG. In step S5006, it is determined whether or not the item “call switch valid setting” has been selected during display of the initial setting image Q2 shown in FIG. In this selection operation, the cursor image is moved by operating the select button (setting operation means) 64, the cursor image is aligned with the image (selection icon) in the selection column of “call switch valid setting”, and the effect button (setting operation) Means) An operation of pressing 63.

  If the selection operation is not performed in step S5006, the process immediately proceeds to step S5008. On the other hand, if the selection operation has been performed (YES in S5006), call switch valid setting image display processing is performed (S5007), and the process proceeds to step S5008. In the call switch valid setting image display process (S5007), a display command for displaying the call switch valid setting image Q3 shown in FIG. 35C on the display screen 7a is set in the output buffer. The image control board 100 that has received the display command set in step S5007 displays the call switch valid setting image Q3 on the display screen 7a. The setting items of the image Q3 include a switch valid setting and a switch invalid setting.

  In step S5008, it is determined whether or not the item “valid (valid setting)” has been selected while the call switch valid setting image Q3 shown in FIG. If the selection operation is not performed in step S5008, the process immediately proceeds to step S5010. On the other hand, if the selection operation has been performed (YES in S5008), the switch valid setting information is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 94 (S5009), and the process proceeds to step S5010. When a selection operation is performed in step S5008, the display is switched to the display of the initial setting image Q2 shown in FIG. While the switch valid setting information is set in this way, the effect control microcomputer 91 does not output a stop signal to the control board that controls the operation of the call sensor 181 and the call LED 182. Accordingly, since power is supplied to the calling sensor 181 and the calling LED 182, the calling sensor 181 and the calling LED 182 can function normally.

  In step S5010, it is determined whether or not the item “invalid (invalid setting)” has been selected during display of the call switch valid setting image Q3 shown in FIG. If the selection operation has not been performed in step S5010, the process immediately proceeds to step S5012. On the other hand, if the selection operation has been performed (YES in S5010), the switch invalid setting information is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 94 (S5011), and the process proceeds to step S5012. When the selection operation is performed in step S5010, the display is switched to the display of the initial setting image Q2 shown in FIG. When the switch invalid setting information is set in this way, the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs a stop signal to the control board that controls the operation of the call sensor 181 and the call LED 182. As a result, the supply of power to the calling sensor 181 and the calling LED 182 is stopped, so that the calling sensor 181 and the calling LED 182 can be prevented from functioning. In the second mode, switch valid setting information is set in the initial state. However, switch invalid setting information may be set.

  In step S5012, it is determined whether or not the item “call switch announcement setting” has been selected during display of the initial setting image Q2 shown in FIG. If the selection operation has not been performed in step S5012, the process immediately proceeds to step S5014. On the other hand, if the selection operation has been performed (YES in S5012), call switch announcement setting image display processing is performed (S5013), and the process proceeds to step S5014. In the call switch announcement setting image display process (S5013), a display command for displaying the call switch announcement setting image Q4 shown in FIG. 35D on the display screen 7a is set in the output buffer. The image control board 100 that has received the display command set in step S5013 displays a call switch announcement setting image Q4 on the display screen 7a. The setting items of the image Q4 include an announcement ON setting and an announcement OFF setting.

  In step S5014, it is determined whether or not the item “ON (explainable setting)” has been selected while the call switch announcement setting image Q4 shown in FIG. If the selection operation is not performed in step S5014, the process immediately proceeds to step S5016. On the other hand, if the selection operation has been performed (YES in S5014), the announcement ON setting information is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 94 (S5015), and the process proceeds to step S5016. The operation when the announcement ON setting information is set will be described in an ending effect selection process (S6010, see FIG. 34) described later. When the selection operation is performed in step S5014, the display is switched to the display of the initial setting image Q2 shown in FIG.

  In step S5016, it is determined whether or not the item “OFF (non-explainable setting)” has been selected while the call switch announcement setting image Q4 shown in FIG. If the selection operation is not performed in step S5016, the process immediately proceeds to step S5018. On the other hand, if the selection operation has been performed (YES in S5016), the announcement OFF setting information is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 94 (S5017), and the process proceeds to step S5018. The operation when the announcement OFF setting information is set will be described in an ending effect selection process (S6010, see FIG. 34) described later. When a selection operation is performed in step S5016, the display is switched to the display of the initial setting image Q2 shown in FIG. In this second form, announcement OFF setting information is set in the initial state. However, the announcement ON setting information may be set.

  In step S5018, it is determined whether or not an end operation for ending the display of the initial setting image Q2 has been performed during the display of the initial setting image Q2 shown in FIG. This ending operation is an operation of pressing the effect button 63 by aligning the cursor image with the “return” field shown in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S5018 that the end operation has not been performed, this processing is immediately ended. On the other hand, if the end operation has been performed (YES in S5018), the initial setting image end processing is performed (S5019), the setting screen display flag is turned off (S5020), and this processing ends. In the initial setting image end process (S5019), a display command for ending the initial setting image Q2 shown in FIG. 35B is set in the output buffer. Receiving the display command set in step S5019, the image control board 100 ends the display of the initial setting image Q2, and displays a normal game effect image on the display screen 7a.

  [Reception Command Analysis Processing] As shown in FIG. 33, in the reception command analysis processing (S4302), first, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a variation start command is received from the main control board 80 (S6001). If it has been received, a variation production start process is performed (S6002). In the variation effect start process (S6002), the variation start command is analyzed, and a variation effect pattern is selected based on the analysis result. Also, an effect symbol as a stop symbol and a notice effect are selected. Then, a change effect start command for starting the change effect with the selected effect content is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a change stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S6003), and if received, performs a change effect end process (S6004). In the variation effect end process (S6004), the variation stop command is analyzed, and a variation effect end command for ending the variation effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 based on the analysis result.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an opening command has been received from the main control board 80 (S6005), and if received, performs an opening effect selection process (S6006). In the opening effect selection process (S6006), the opening command is analyzed, and the pattern (contents) of the opening effect to be executed during the opening of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, an opening effect start command for starting the opening effect with the selected opening effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a round designation command is received from the main control board 80 (S6007), and if received, performs a round effect selection process (S6008). In the round effect selection process (S6008), the round designation command is analyzed, and the pattern (content) of the round effect to be executed during the round game of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, a round effect start command for starting the round effect with the selected round effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an ending command has been received from the main control board 80 (S6009), and if received, performs an ending effect selection process (S6010) to be described later.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the RAM clear flag (a flag indicating that the RAM has been cleared when the power is turned on) is ON (S6011). If the RAM clear flag is not ON (NO in S6011), the process proceeds to step S6014. On the other hand, if the RAM clear flag is ON (YES in S6011), measurement of a predetermined period during which the initial setting image Q2 shown in FIG. 35B can be displayed is started (S6012), and the RAM clear flag is turned OFF ( S6013). In this embodiment, as described above, the predetermined period is set to 30 seconds. Of course, the length of the predetermined period can be changed as appropriate.

  In step S6014, as other processing, processing based on a received command other than the above-described command (for example, processing for performing V-pass notification based on a V-pass command indicating passage to the specific area 39) is performed. Then, the received command analysis process (S4302) is finished.

  [Ending Effect Selection Process] As shown in FIG. 34, in the ending effect process (S6010), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes an ending command (S7001). Then, based on the analysis result, it is determined whether or not the ending is based on the first win, that is, whether or not the ending is a jackpot game based on the winning of the jackpot in the normal gaming state. If it is not the first ending (NO in S7002), the normal ending effect pattern is selected (S7006).

  On the other hand, if it is the first ending (YES in S7002), it is subsequently determined whether or not switch valid setting information is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 94 (S7003). If it is not set (NO in S7003), the normal ending effect pattern is selected (S7006). On the other hand, if the switch valid setting information is set (YES in S7003), it is subsequently determined whether announcement ON setting information is set (S7004). If not set (NO in S7004), the normal ending effect pattern is selected (S7006).

  When the normal ending effect pattern is selected in step S7006, an ending effect start command for starting the ending effect with the normal ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S7007). Thereby, the image control board 100 does not execute the call switch announcement shown in FIGS. 37B to 37E immediately before the end of the ending effect on the display screen 7a.

  On the other hand, if YES is determined in steps S7002, S7003, and S7004, a special ending effect pattern is selected (S7005). Then, an ending effect start command for starting the ending effect with the special ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S7007). As a result, the image control board 100 executes the call switch announcement shown in FIGS. 37B to 37E immediately before the end of the ending effect on the display screen 7a.

  As described in detail above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the second form, when the call switch 180 is pressed, it is possible to call employees in the hall as in the first form described above. . That is, when an abnormality occurs in the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is not necessary for the player to stand up and press the call button 163 of the data display 160 or to call the hall employee comfortably. It is possible to play. However, there is a possibility that a player who does not know the function of the call switch 180 mistakes the call switch 180 as the effect button 63 or the like and erroneously operates it. Therefore, the description images G1 and G2 shown in FIGS. 37B and 37C can be displayed just before the end of the ending effect, so that it is possible to prevent an erroneous operation on the call switch 180.

  Moreover, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the second form, the explanation images G3 and G4 shown in FIGS. 37D and 37E can be displayed just before the end of the ending effect. As a result, even a player who has never pressed the call switch 180 can grasp how to end the call (calling state of the data display 160 and blinking red by the characters “call switch”). It is.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the second form, it is possible to set the call switch 180 to be valid or invalid as shown in FIG. That is, it is possible to set either a valid setting capable of outputting a call signal or an invalid setting capable of not outputting a call signal. Therefore, it is possible to select whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 can use the call switch 180 according to the intention of the employee in the hall. Therefore, for example, for a pachinko gaming machine that is relatively likely to fail, the call switch 180 is enabled so that it can be used, or for a pachinko gaming machine that has a lot of mischief against the call switch 180, the call switch 180 is used. It is possible to disable it so that it cannot be done.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the second form, when the call switch 180 is set to be invalid, the call LED 182 is turned off. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 36, the characters “call switch” cannot be visually recognized on the call switch 180. Thereby, the player can visually grasp that the call switch 180 cannot be used.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the second form, it is possible to set the call switch announcement to OFF as shown in FIG. Therefore, the call announcement shown in FIGS. 37 (B) to 37 (E) is executed despite the invalid setting incapable of outputting the call signal, thereby preventing the impression that the call switch 180 can be used. Is possible. Since the other effect of a 2nd form is the same as the effect of a 1st form, description is abbreviate | omitted.

<Third form>
Based on FIG.38 and FIG.39, the pachinko game machine 1 of the 3rd form is demonstrated. In the first embodiment, the call switch 180 is provided in the operation mechanism unit 230. On the other hand, in the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 38, the call switch 180 is provided in the upper decoration unit 200. The following description will focus on differences from the first and second embodiments.

  The call switch 180 of the third form is provided on the left side of the front wall portion of the upper decoration unit 200 and is arranged next to the frame lamp 66 at a position that is easily visible to the player. The call switch 180 of the third form and the call switch 180 of the first form (see FIG. 4) have the same functions except for the arrangement location. In the third mode, the call switch announcement can be executed as described in the second mode. In the call switch announcement of the third form, after the ending effect shown in FIG. 39 (A), it is shown in the explanatory image J1 shown in FIG. 39 (B), the explanatory image J2 shown in FIG. 39 (C), and in FIG. 39 (D). An explanation image J3 and an explanation image J4 shown in FIG.

  The explanation image J1 is an image showing a situation where the call switch 180 is pressed with the left hand. The explanation image J2 is an image showing a situation where the character “call switch” blinks in red on the call switch 180 that has been pressed. Note that the explanation image J2 includes a character “calling” in order to make it easy to understand that switching has occurred during the calling. Thus, by displaying the explanation image J1 and the explanation image J2, it is possible to indicate to the player that the call switch 180 is for calling the employee. Therefore, it is possible to make the player know what function the call switch 180 performs so that it is less likely to be erroneously operated. The display of the explanation images J1 and J2 shown in FIGS. 39B and 39C corresponds to a function explanation display for explaining the function of the call switch 180.

  The explanation image J3 is an image showing a situation where the call switch 180 in which the characters “call switch” are blinking in red is pressed with the left hand. Note that the explanation image J3 includes the characters “calling”. The explanation image J4 is an image showing a state where the blinking of the red by the “calling switch” character is finished (switched to the lighting state) in the pressed call switch 180. Note that the explanation image J4 includes the characters “call cancellation” to make it easy to understand that the calling is finished. In this way, the explanation image J3 and the explanation image J4 are displayed to indicate to the player how to end the calling (the calling state of the data display 160 and the red blinking by the characters of the “calling switch”). Is possible. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the player from being confused without knowing how to cancel the call. The display of the explanation images J3 and J4 shown in FIGS. 39D and 39E corresponds to the release explanation display.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the third form, when the call switch 180 is pressed, it is possible to call the employees of the hall as in the first form described above. That is, when an abnormality occurs in the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is not necessary for the player to stand up and press the call button 163 of the data display 160 or to call the hall employee comfortably. It is possible to play. Further, since the call switch 180 is arranged not in the operation mechanism unit 230 but in the upper decoration unit 200, the player misidentifies the call switch 180 as the effect button 63 or the like arranged in the operation mechanism unit 230. It is possible to make it difficult.

  Further, when the call switch 180 is provided in the upper decoration unit 200 (see FIG. 38), the call switch 180 is arranged on the upper side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as compared with the case where it is provided in the operation mechanism unit 230 (see FIG. 4). Will be. Therefore, when the call switch 180 is pressed, when the characters “call switch” are flashing in red, the employees in the circulating halls can easily notice the red flash in the call switch 180. Further, when the employee of the hall that has been called cancels the calling (the calling state of the data display 160 and the red blinking by the characters “calling switch”), the calling switch 180 is provided in the upper decoration unit 200. Is easier to press than when the operation mechanism unit 230 is provided. Therefore, it is preferable that the upper decoration unit 200 is provided with the call switch 180 from the viewpoint of ease of awareness and operability by the employees of the hall.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the third form, as shown in FIG. 38, the call switch 180 is arranged on the left side of the upper decorative unit 200 in the left-right direction. This is because the handle 60 is arranged on the right side of the operation mechanism unit 230, so that the player can easily press the call switch 180 with the left hand while rotating the handle 60 with the right hand. . Thus, the player who is playing the game can press the call switch 180 with the left hand without stopping the rotation operation of the handle 60. Since the other effect of the 3rd form is the same as that of the 1st form and the 2nd form, explanation is omitted.

<4th form>
A pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the first embodiment, after the call switch 180 is pressed, the call switch 180 is pressed again, so that the call is in progress (the call state of the data display 160 and the red flashing by the characters “call switch”). Can be released. On the other hand, in the fourth form, after a predetermined time (30 seconds in this embodiment) elapses after the call switch 180A is pushed in, it is possible to automatically cancel the call. In the fourth embodiment, only the configuration of the call switch 180 of the first embodiment is different from the first embodiment. Therefore, the configuration of the call switch 180A of the fourth embodiment is mainly described below.

  As shown in FIG. 40, the call switch 180A of the fourth form includes the call sensor 181 and the call LED 182 described in the first form, and also includes a release timer 183, a storage case 184, a push holding mechanism 185, and a push release mechanism 186. Are further provided. In the call switch 180A, as shown in FIG. 41A, the smoke lens 175, the name display member 176, the call sensor 181, the call LED 182, the release timer 183, the push-holding mechanism 185, and the push-in release are placed inside the housing case 184. A mechanism 186 is arranged.

  The push-in holding mechanism 185 (not shown in FIG. 41) holds the position where the smoke lens 175 is pushed in, as shown in FIG. 41B, when the smoke lens 175 is pushed down. . When the smoke lens 175 is in the depressed position, the calling sensor 181 continues to output the detection signal. As a result, the external terminal board 150 continues to output the calling signal to the data display 160. At this time, the calling LED 182 blinks, and the character “calling switch” continues to blink in red.

  The release timer (time measuring means) 183 measures the time after the smoke lens 175 is pushed downward. The push release mechanism 186 (not shown in FIG. 41) releases the hold of the push holding mechanism 185 with respect to the smoke lens 175. When the smoke lens 175 is at the position where the smoke lens 175 is pushed as shown in FIG. 41 (B), the push-release mechanism 186 turns on a release solenoid (not shown) when a predetermined time (30 seconds) is measured. Drive. As a result, as shown in FIG. 41C, the holding of the push-in holding mechanism 185 with respect to the smoke lens 175 is released, and the smoke lens 175 returns to the initial position.

  Thus, when the smoke lens 175 returns to the initial position, the calling sensor 181 does not output a detection signal. As a result, the external terminal board 150 does not output a calling signal to the data display 160. At this time, the calling LED 182 is turned on, and the character of “calling switch” is switched from flashing red to lighting. As a result, it is possible for the player to visually grasp that the notification during the call (the blinking of red by the characters “call switch”) has ended. Note that the predetermined time until the notification during the call ends is not limited to 30 seconds, and may be 1 minute, for example, and can be changed as appropriate.

  As described above, the call switch 180 of the first form is a momentary operation type that outputs a detection signal from the call sensor 181 only during the pressing operation (instant), whereas the call switch 180A of the fourth form is This is an alternate operation type in which the detection signal from the calling sensor 181 is continuously output unless the pushing operation is released after the pushing operation. And in the 4th form, after pushing operation with respect to the call switch 180A, when 30 seconds pass, the pushing operation can be cancelled | released automatically. In addition, in the call switch 180A, the pushing operation can be manually released. That is, when the smoke lens 175 is held in the pushed position and the player or the employee of the hall tries to push the smoke lens 175 further, the holding of the push holding mechanism 185 with respect to the smoke lens 175 is released. Then, the smoke lens 175 returns to the initial position.

  Next, switching between the calling state and the non-calling state of the data display 160 in the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Note that the data display 160 of the fourth form is in a call state only while receiving a call signal. That is, the call state is set based on switching from non-reception of the call signal to reception (ON edge). However, unlike the data display 160 of the first embodiment, the non-calling state is entered based on switching from receiving the call signal to not receiving (OFF edge).

  First, in the initial state, the data display 160 is in a non-calling state. When the call switch 180A is pushed in at time s1, a call signal is output from the external terminal board 150 to the data display 160. Thereby, at the time s2 immediately after the time s1, the data display device 160 is switched from the non-calling state to the calling state. That is, the calling lamp 164 of the data display 160 is switched from being turned off to being turned on. Further, in the call switch 180A, as shown in FIG. 41A to FIG. 41B, switching from red lighting by the characters “call switch” to blinking is performed. In this way, the calling lamp 164 can be turned on and the calling switch 180A can be flashed to make the calling state aware of the calling state. Since call switch 180A (smoke lens 175) is held in the depressed position after time s1, the detection signal from call sensor 181 continues to be output and external terminal board 150 continues to output the call signal. become.

  At time s3, when further pressing operation is performed on the calling switch 180A held at the pushed-in position, the calling switch 180A returns to the initial position and is called from the external terminal board 150. The signal is not output to the data display 160. The time s3 is a time when 30 seconds have not elapsed since the time s1. Thus, at time s4 immediately after time s3, the data display 160 is switched from the calling state to the non-calling state. That is, the calling lamp 164 of the data display 160 is switched from lighting to extinguishing. Further, in the call switch 180A, as shown in FIGS. 41 (B) to 41 (C), switching from red blinking to lighting is performed by the characters “call switch”. Therefore, the player can visually recognize that the calling state has been released by switching off the lighting with the calling lamp 164 and switching the lighting with the calling switch 180A.

  Thereafter, when the call switch 180A is pushed in at time s5, a call signal is output from the external terminal board 150 to the data display 160. As a result, at time s6 immediately after time s5, the data display 160 is switched from the non-calling state to the calling state. That is, the calling lamp 164 of the data display 160 is switched from being turned off to being turned on. Further, in the call switch 180A, as shown in FIG. 41A to FIG. 41B, switching from red lighting by the characters “call switch” to blinking is performed. Here, it is assumed that the call button 163 of the data display 160 is pressed at time s7.

  In this case, since the call switch 180A is held in the depressed position, the call sensor 181 continues to output the detection signal, and the external terminal board 150 continues to output the call signal to the data display 160. Therefore, even if the call button 163 is pressed at time s7, the data display 160 remains in the call state. That is, the calling lamp 164 of the data display device 160 remains lit. In the call switch 180A, as shown in FIG. 41B, the characters “call switch” continue to flash in red. That is, the notification during calling is not completed.

  Then, when 30 seconds (predetermined time) elapse from time s5 and time s8 is reached, the pressing operation of the call switch 180A is automatically released. As a result, the call switch 180A returns to the initial position as shown in FIGS. 41 (B) to 41 (C). Thus, at time s9, which is immediately after time s8, the calling signal is not output from the external terminal board 150 to the data display 160. Therefore, the data display device 160 is switched from the calling state to the non-calling state. That is, the calling lamp 164 of the data display 160 is switched from lighting to extinguishing. Further, in the call switch 180A, as shown in FIGS. 41 (B) to 41 (C), switching from red blinking to lighting is performed by the characters “call switch”. Therefore, it is possible for the player to visually grasp that the notification during calling is automatically released.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the fourth embodiment, by using the call switch 180A which is an alternate operation type, if the call switch 180A is pushed in, the data display device 160 is always set to the call state and the call switch If the pressing operation of 180A is released, it is possible to make the data display device 160 non-calling state without fail. Therefore, it is possible to avoid a difference between the notification mode during the call on the call switch 180A and the display mode during the call on the data display 160. In other words, the data display 160 is in a non-calling state (calling lamp 164 is off) in spite of the calling switch 180A reporting that the call is being made (red blinking by the characters “calling switch”). The data display 160 is in the call state (the call lamp 164 is lit), even though the call switch 180A is not informing that the call is in progress (lighting in red with the letters “call switch”). It is possible to avoid this.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the fourth form, when 30 seconds have elapsed since the pushing operation of the call switch 180A, the pushing operation of the call switch 180A is automatically released. As a result, it is possible to automatically stop the output of the calling signal from the external terminal board 150, and also automatically notify that the calling switch 180A is calling (flashing red with the characters “calling switch”). It can be terminated. Therefore, when the player does not know how to end the call, or when the player is out of the seat, the external terminal board 150 avoids continuing to output a call signal or continuously executing the call notification. Is possible. The other functions and effects of the fourth embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

<5th form>
A pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a fifth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the call switch 180 is connected to the external terminal board 150 via the payout control board 110. In contrast, in the fifth embodiment, the call switch 180 is connected to the external terminal board 150 via the main control board 80 as shown in FIG.

  In the fifth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 43, a detection signal from the calling sensor 181 is input to the main control board 80. However, it is not used for the control processing of the game control microcomputer 81 and is output to the external terminal board 150 as it is. That is, the main control board 80 serves as a relay board between the call switch 180 and the external terminal board 150. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the load of control processing of the game control microcomputer 81 from being increased by the detection signal of the calling sensor 181. That is, in the existing pachinko gaming machine, the processing performance of the CPU 82 of the game control microcomputer 81 and the usage area of the ROM 83 and RAM 84 are used to the maximum extent. In such a case, it is substantially impossible to cause the game control microcomputer 81 to perform a new control process. Therefore, the detection signal from the call switch 180 is output to the external terminal board 150 without going through the game control microcomputer 81.

  According to the fifth form of the pachinko gaming machine 1, as in the existing pachinko gaming machine, for example, when the start port sensors (first signal output means) 20a, 21a detect entering, the detection signal (first signal) Is input to the main control board 80. Thereby, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not it is a big hit, displays a special symbol indicating the determination result in a variable manner, and then stops and displays (determined display). At this time, the main control board 80 outputs an outer end output signal (control processing signal) indicating a special symbol confirmation display to the external terminal board 150 via the payout control board 110, and the symbol confirmation signal is output from the external terminal board 150 as data. The data is output to the display device 160. In this way, when the outer control signal is output from the main control board 80 to the external terminal board 150, the game control microcomputer 81 uses the detection signals of the sensors (for example, the start port sensors 20a and 21a) connected to the main control board 80. In general, an outer end output signal is output after a control process is performed.

  By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the fifth form, the detection signal (second signal) from the calling sensor (second signal output means) 181 is not used for the control processing of the game control microcomputer 81 of the main control board 80. Output to the external terminal board 150. Then, the external terminal board 150 that has received the detection signal outputs a calling signal to the data display 160. In this way, when new information (signal) as a detection signal by the calling sensor 181 is sent to the external terminal board 150 (and also the data display 160) via the main control board 80, the game control microcomputer 81 This is possible without increasing the burden of control processing. As a result, it is possible to configure the pachinko gaming machine 1 that outputs a call signal to the data display 160 without changing the control processing of the existing game control microcomputer 81 at all. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 1 that outputs a call signal can be easily configured by a hardware configuration. The other functions and effects of the fifth embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

<Other variations>
In the fifth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 43, a detection signal from the calling sensor 181 is input to the main control board 80 and output to the external terminal board 150 without going through the game control microcomputer 81 of the main control board 80. Configured to be. However, as in the first modification shown in FIG. 44, the detection signal from the calling sensor 181 may be input to the game control microcomputer 81 of the main control board 80. The game control microcomputer 81 may be configured to output the input detection signal from the calling sensor 181 to the external terminal board 150. In this case, for example, the game control microcomputer 81 transmits a command based on the input of the detection signal of the call sensor 181 to the sub-control board 90, and the effect control microcomputer 91 calls based on the reception of the command. The light emission of the LED 182 may be controlled.

  In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the call switch 180 is connected to the external terminal board 150 via the payout control board 110. However, as shown in FIG. 45, the call switch 180 may be connected to the external terminal board 150 via the main control board 80 and the payout control board 110. In this case, as in the second modification shown in FIG. 45, the detection signal from the calling sensor 181 is not input to the game control microcomputer 81 and the payout control microcomputer 116, but is input to the external terminal board 150. Also good. Alternatively, a detection signal from the calling sensor 181 may be input to the game control microcomputer 81 as in the third modification shown in FIG.

  The detection signal from the calling sensor 181 may be input directly to the external terminal board 150 without being input to the main control board 80 or the payout control board 110. However, in this case, since a cable (wiring) is not relayed between the calling sensor 181 and the external terminal board 150, one long cable is used. Then, noise (for example, a surge voltage based on static electricity) is likely to act on a long cable, and a situation in which a detection signal from the calling sensor 181 cannot be transmitted correctly is likely to occur. Therefore, as in the first embodiment shown in FIG. 12 and the fifth embodiment shown in FIG. 43, the use of the payout control board 110 or the main control board 80 as a relay board can use a short cable. As a result, it becomes difficult to be affected by noise, and the detection signal from the calling sensor 181 can be transmitted correctly. The detection signal from the call sensor 181 may be input to the external terminal board 150 via the relay board instead of the main control board 80 or the payout control board 110.

  In each of the above embodiments, an outer end output signal (for example, an outer end output signal indicating a special symbol confirmation display) output from the game control microcomputer 81 is output from the main control board 80 via the payout control board 110 to the external terminal board 150. To be entered. However, the input may be directly input from the main control board 80 to the external terminal board 150 without going through the payout control board 110.

  Further, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the detection signal (second signal) from the calling sensor (second signal output means) 181 does not pass through the payout control microcomputer 116 of the payout control board 110 (control). Without being used for processing). However, detection signals (second signals) from other sensors (second signal output means) may be output to the external terminal board 150 without passing through the payout control microcomputer 116 of the payout control board 110. .

  Further, in the fifth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 43, the detection signal (second signal) from the call sensor (second signal output means) 181 does not pass through the game control microcomputer 81 of the main control board 80 (control). Without being used for processing). However, detection signals (second signals) from other sensors (second signal output means) may be output to the external terminal board 150 without going through the game control microcomputer 81 of the main control board 80. .

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, the present invention is implemented for the pachinko gaming machine 1. However, as shown in FIG. 47 and FIG. 48, the present invention may be implemented for a slot machine (rotating game machine, pachislot game machine) 900. That is, as in the fourth modification shown in FIGS. 47 and 48, the slot machine 900 includes a housing 910 whose front surface is open, and a front door 920 (which is rotatably attached to a side end of the housing 910). Equivalent to the front door). Note that the upper, lower, left and right wall portions 910a of the housing 910 correspond to a frame-shaped base frame portion. In this embodiment, a gaming machine frame is configured by the housing 910 and the front door 920.

  Inside the housing 910, reels 930L, 930C, and 930R (hereinafter also referred to as a left reel 930L, a middle reel 930C, and a right reel 930R) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface are juxtaposed in the horizontal direction. Yes. A drive motor (not shown) that drives each reel 930 and a position detector (not shown) that detects the rotational position and stop position of each reel 930 are attached to each reel 930. Note that the reels 930L, 930C, and 930R constitute a symbol display unit.

  The front panel 921 disposed at the approximate center of the front door 920 in the vertical direction is provided with a reel window 922 formed of a transparent resin panel. The reel window portion 922 has a plurality of consecutive symbols (3 reels in the embodiment) among a plurality of types of symbols (21 reels in the embodiment) drawn on the outer peripheral surface of each reel 930. Visible from. In this embodiment, an area (reel arrangement area) in which the reels 930L, 930C, and 930R are arranged in the housing 910 corresponds to a predetermined area.

  As shown in FIG. 47, a medal insertion portion 940 capable of inserting medals (game media) is provided below the reel window 922 of the front door 920. Further, it is operated when a predetermined maximum bet number (in this embodiment, “3”) is set within the range using credits (storage of the number of medals owned by the player stored in the slot machine 900). A MAXBET switch 942, a start switch (start lever) 943 operated when starting the game, and stop switches (stop buttons) 944L, 944C, 944R operated when stopping the rotation of the reels 930L, 930C, 930R It is provided so that it can be operated by a player.

  Above the medal insertion unit 940, a credit display unit 941 configured with a multi-digit 7-segment LED display is provided. The credit display unit 941 displays the number of medals counted as credits.

  A decorative panel 946 for decorating the slot machine 900 is provided below the stop switch 944 and the like on the front door 920. Further, at the lowermost part of the front door 920, a medal payout exit 950 from which medals are paid out, a medal tray 952 that receives medals paid out from the medal payout exit 950, and a sound are output as the game progresses. A speaker 960 is provided.

  Further, an upper decorative unit 200 is attached above the front panel 921 in the front door 920. The upper decoration unit 200 includes a movable frame body 600 (a left frame movable body 600L and a right frame movable body 600R) that is displaced from a storage position (see FIG. 47) to a protruding position (see FIG. 48) at a predetermined timing. Further, the front surface 200a of the upper decoration unit 200 protrudes forward from the front edge 952a of the medal tray 952 (see FIG. 48). The configuration of the upper decoration unit 200 (including the movable frame body 600) is the same as that of the first embodiment.

  In the slot machine 900, a call switch 180 is provided on the left side of the start switch 943. The configuration of the call switch 180 is the same as that of the first embodiment. The call switch 180 is connected to an external terminal board (not shown) via a main control board (not shown). However, although the detection signal from the call sensor 181 (see FIG. 12) is input to the main control board 80, it is not input to the game control microcomputer of the main control board. Thus, also in this slot machine 900, when the call switch 180 is pressed, a detection signal from the call sensor 181 is output to the external terminal board. As a result, the external terminal board 150 outputs a calling signal, and the data display 160 enters the calling state. As a result, it is possible to call employees in the hall, and the player can play comfortably. The other functions and effects are the same as the functions and effects of the first embodiment, and thus description thereof is omitted.

  In the slot machine 900 of the fourth modified example described above, the call switch 180 is provided on the left side of the start switch 943 as shown in FIG. On the other hand, the call switch 180 may be provided on the left side of the front wall portion of the upper decorative unit 200 as in a fifth modification shown in FIG. In this case, it is possible to obtain the same effects as the effects of the third embodiment described above. In the case of the slot machine 900, if it is a so-called normal machine that increases medals by winning a big bonus or a regular bonus, a state in which a bonus such as a big bonus or a regular bonus is being executed corresponds to a special gaming state. . Also, if it is a so-called ART machine or AT machine that increases the number of medals during a special game period such as ART (assist replay time) or AT (assist time) that can be frequently won for small roles, the state during ART or AT Corresponds to the special gaming state. For normal machines, the special gaming state is controlled by winning a big bonus or regular bonus, and a combination of symbols on the winning line that triggers the transition to the big bonus or regular bonus is displayed on each reel. It is derived and displayed as a display result. In addition, the control conditions for the special gaming state on ART machines and AT machines are determined by, for example, winning the ART or AT activation timing by winning the ART or AT execution lottery and then digesting the prescribed number of games. is there.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, the call switches (operation means) 180 and 180A are configured to include the smoke lens 175, but may be configured to not include the smoke lens 175, and the configuration of the operation means can be changed as appropriate. For example, the operation means may be a toggle switch, a jog dial, or the like, and the calling operation on the operation means is not limited to the pressing operation or the pushing operation. Further, the operation means does not need to be the newly provided call switches 180 and 180A, and may use existing operation means (for example, the effect button 63).

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, in the call switches 180 and 180A, a state where the call is not being called is a state where the call LED 182 is lit (continues to emit light) as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 14, the calling LED 182 is blinking. However, the light emission mode of the calling LED 182 can be changed as appropriate. For example, the calling LED 182 may be turned off as shown in FIG. 36 when the call is not being called, and the calling LED 182 may be turned on as shown in FIG.

  In each of the above embodiments, the call switch 180, 180A itself is provided with a call LED (call notification means) 182 for performing notification during the call. However, the calling LED 182 may be provided in a part different from the calling switches 180 and 180A. Further, the call notification means may be configured using existing light emitting means (for example, frame lamp 66). For example, when the frame lamp 66 (see FIG. 5) emits red light, the calling may be notified.

  In each of the above embodiments, light emission by the light emitting means (flashing of the calling LED 182) is used as a call notification indicating that the call switches 180 and 180A have been called. However, the calling notification is not limited to light emission by the light emitting means, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, an alarm device may be provided in the call switches 180 and 180A, and the alarm device may output a ringing tone by an operation on the call switches 180 and 180A. Or you may make it a ringing tone be output from the speaker 67 by operation with respect to the call switches 180 and 180A. Alternatively, a “calling” character image may be displayed on the display screen 7a.

  In the first to third embodiments, if the call switch 180 is pressed (calling operation), call notification (calling LED 182 blinking) is started, and if the call switch 180 is pressed again (call canceling operation). The call notification has ended. However, the call operation and the call release operation need not be the same. For example, the call release operation may be performed by continuously pressing the call switch 180 in a short time.

  In each of the above embodiments, the call switches 180 and 180A are provided in the gaming machine frame 50 (the operation mechanism unit 230 and the upper decoration unit 200). However, the arrangement location of the call switches 180 and 180A is not limited to the gaming machine frame 50, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, a call switch may be provided on the movable frame body (movable member) 600. In this case, when the frame movable body 600 is in the storage position as shown in FIG. 5, the call switch is not exposed, and the player cannot press the call switch. As a result, it is possible to prevent the call switch from being operated due to mischief or erroneous operation. On the other hand, when the frame movable body 600 is in the protruding position as shown in FIG. 7, the call switch is exposed so that the player can press the call switch. At this time, although it becomes difficult for the player to press the call button 163 of the data display 160, it is possible to call the employees in the hall by pressing the call switch.

  In the first embodiment, the call switch 180 is arranged on the left side of the operation mechanism unit 230 as shown in FIG. However, the call switch 180 may be arranged at the center of the operation mechanism unit 230 in the left-right direction or on the right side. In the third embodiment, the call switch 180 is arranged on the left side of the upper decorative unit 200 as shown in FIG. However, the call switch 180 may be arranged at the center in the left-right direction of the upper decoration unit 200 or on the right side. Further, the call switch 180 may be arranged on the left decoration unit 210 or the right decoration unit 220. However, from the viewpoint of operability by the player, the call switch 180 may be disposed below the left decoration unit 210 and the right decoration unit 220, and from the viewpoint of operability by the employees of the hall, the left decoration unit. The call switch 180 may be disposed above the 210 and the right decoration unit 220.

  In the second embodiment, in order to explain the function of the call switch 180, explanation images G1 and G2 shown in FIGS. 37B and 37C are displayed (function explanation display) on the display screen 7a. In the third mode, explanation images J1 and J2 shown in FIGS. 39B and 39C are displayed (function explanation display) on the display screen 7a. However, the function explanation display is not limited to the display of the explanation images G1, G2, J1, J2, and may be a display of other images. Further, the function explanation display may be performed by display means other than the image display device 7 (for example, a sub liquid crystal display device).

  In the second and third modes, the function explanation is displayed just before the end of the ending effect (see FIGS. 37 and 39). However, the function explanation display may be performed at other timings. For example, it may be during a customer waiting effect, during a dialog notice effect, during a change effect, during an opening effect, or the like. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 can grasp the light emission state of the calling LED 182 so that the function explanation display is performed only when the calling switch 180 is not performing the calling notification (the lighting state of the calling LED 182). May be.

  In the second embodiment, the explanation images G3 and G4 shown in FIGS. 37D and 37E are displayed (release explanation display) on the display screen 7a in order to explain the release of the notification during the call. In the third mode, explanation images J3 and J4 shown in FIGS. 39D and 39E are displayed (release explanation display) on the display screen 7a. However, the cancellation explanation display is not limited to the display of the explanation images G3, G4, J3, and J4, and may be a display of other images. Further, the function explanation display may be performed by display means other than the image display device 7 (for example, a sub liquid crystal display device).

  In the second and third embodiments, the cancellation explanation display is performed just before the end of the ending effect (see FIGS. 37 and 39). However, the cancellation explanation display may be performed at other timings. For example, it may be during a customer waiting effect, during a dialog notice effect, during a change effect, during an opening effect, or the like. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 can grasp the light emission state of the calling LED 182 so that the cancellation explanation display is performed only when the calling switch 180 is informing the calling (the blinking state of the calling LED 182). May be.

  In the second embodiment, the setting of whether the call switch 180 is valid or invalid can be executed by continuously pressing the effect button 63 five times within a predetermined period after the RAM is cleared. However, the timing for setting whether the call switch 180 is valid or invalid can be changed as appropriate. For example, the timing when the customer waiting effect is started may be used. That is, the player may be able to enable or disable the call switch 180. Further, the call switch 180 is set to be valid or invalid using the effect button 63 and the select button 64 (setting operation means), but the setting operation means can be operated only by other dedicated buttons or hall employees. It may be a button or the like and can be changed as appropriate.

  In the second embodiment, the call switch announcement (function explanation display and release explanation display) is set to ON or OFF by continuously pressing the effect button 63 five times within a predetermined period after the RAM is cleared. Made possible. However, the timing for setting the call switch announcement ON or OFF can be changed as appropriate, and for example, may be the timing when the customer waiting effect is started. That is, the player may be able to enable or disable the call switch 180. In addition, the call switch announcement is set to ON or OFF using the effect button 63 and the select button 64 (setting operation means), but the setting operation means can be operated only by other dedicated buttons or hall employees. It may be a button or the like and can be changed as appropriate.

  In the second embodiment, both the setting of whether the call switch 180 is valid or invalid and the setting of the call switch announcement ON or OFF can be performed. However, the call switch 180 may be set to be valid or invalid, or only the call switch announcement may be set to ON or OFF. In the call switch announcement, the function explanation display (display of the explanation images G1 and G2 shown in FIGS. 37B and 37C) and the release explanation display (the explanation images G3 shown in FIGS. 37D and 37E). Both (display of G4) are executed, but only one of them may be executed.

  In the first to third embodiments, when the external terminal board 150 outputs a calling signal to the data display 160 when the data display 160 is in the calling state, the data display 160 changes from the calling state to the non-calling state ( The calling lamp 164 is switched from lighting to extinguishing). However, an operating means different from the calling switch 180 may be provided so that when the operating means is operated, the external terminal board 150 outputs a non-calling signal different from the calling signal. When the data display 160 is in the calling state and the external terminal board 150 outputs a non-calling signal to the data display 160 based on the operation of the above-described operating means, the data display 160 is not taken out of the calling state. You may make it switch to a calling state.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, when the frame movable body 600 is in the storage position (standby position) as shown in FIG. 5, it is below the upper edge 50U of the gaming machine frame 50 and protrudes as shown in FIG. When in the position (operating position), it was above the upper edge 50 of the gaming machine frame 50. However, the standby position and the operation position of the movable frame body 600 do not have to be the positions shown in FIGS. 5 and 7, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the frame movable body 600 may be located above the upper edge 50U of the gaming machine frame 50 regardless of whether the frame movable body 600 is in the standby position (initial position) or the operating position.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, when the call switches 180 and 180A are operated, the call notification (red blinking by the characters “call switch”) is started, and when the call switches 180 and 180A are operated again, the call notification is ended. However, after the call notification (red blinking by the characters of “call switch”) is started, for example, when an operation means (for example, call button 163) of an external device (data display 160 or hall computer 170) is operated, the operation is performed. A signal based on the above may be transmitted to the pachinko gaming machine 1 to terminate the call notification.

  In each of the above embodiments, four random numbers such as jackpot random numbers are acquired as random numbers (determination information) acquired based on winning to the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21. A random number may be acquired, and based on the random number, whether or not the jackpot is large, the type of jackpot, the presence or absence of reach, and the type of variation pattern may be determined. That is, it is possible to arbitrarily set the number of random numbers acquired based on the start winning and what is determined in each random number.

  In each of the above embodiments, a so-called V chance machine (a gaming machine that is controlled to a high probability state based on passage through the specific area 39) is configured, but the transition to the high probability state is determined based on the type of winning jackpot symbol. It may be configured as a gaming machine to be played. Further, in each of the above embodiments, it is configured as a so-called ST machine (a gaming machine with a certain number of times of probability change), but once it is controlled to a high probability state, the gaming machine (the control to the high probability state continues until the start of the next jackpot game ( You may comprise as what is called a probability variation loop type game machine.

  Moreover, in each said form, it comprised so that the fluctuation | variation of special figure 2 might be performed with priority over the fluctuation | variation of special figure 1. FIG. On the other hand, you may comprise so that the fluctuation | variation of special figure 2 and the fluctuation | variation of special figure 1 may be performed according to the winning order to a start opening. In this case, a storage area that can be stored by adding the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold is provided in the RAM 84, and the determination information is stored in the storage area in accordance with the winning order. What is necessary is just to comprise so. Further, it may be configured such that the fluctuation of the special figure 1 can be executed even during the fluctuation of the special figure 2, and the fluctuation of the special figure 2 can be executed even during the fluctuation of the special figure 1. That is, you may comprise as a game machine which performs what is called simultaneous fluctuation. Moreover, you may comprise as what is called 1 type 2 type | mold mixing machine or a honey-type game machine. That is, the present invention can be suitably applied to gaming machines having various game characteristics regardless of the game characteristics of the gaming machine.

  Of course, it is possible to combine the features of the above embodiments and the features of the modified examples. In addition, the shapes, mechanisms, and the like described in the above embodiments are merely examples, and can be changed as appropriate.

8). Inventions described in the above-described embodiments In the above-described embodiments, the inventions relating to the following means 1 to 37 are shown. In the description of the means described below, the corresponding configuration names and expressions in the above-described embodiment, and reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the component of each invention is not limited to this supplementary note.

<A>
The invention according to means 1
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1, slot machine 900) that controls to a special gaming state advantageous to a player based on establishment of a predetermined control condition,
Operation means (call switches 180, 180A) that can be operated by the player;
A call signal output capable of outputting a call signal indicating that the call operation has been performed to the outside of the gaming machine (data display 160) based on a call operation (pressing operation, pushing operation) for operating the operation means. Means (external terminal board 150).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when a calling operation is performed on the operation means, a calling signal is output to the outside of the gaming machine (an external device such as a data display or a hall computer). This makes it possible to attract hall employees. In other words, when an abnormality occurs in the gaming machine, it is not necessary for the player to stand up and operate the call button on the data display or to call the hall employee, so that it can be played comfortably. Is possible.

The invention according to means 2
In the gaming machine described in means 1,
The operation means is provided with a call notification means (calling LED 182) capable of executing a call notification for informing that the call operation has been performed (flashing in red by characters of “call switch”). A featured gaming machine.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to make it easy to recognize that a call is being made by calling notification after performing a call operation on the operation means. In particular, since the call notification means is provided in the operation means, the relationship between the call operation of the operation means and the call notification can be easily understood.

The invention according to means 3 is
In the gaming machine according to means 1 or means 2,
A gaming machine frame (50) provided with the operating means;
The gaming machine frame is
A window part (glass plate 55, reel window part 922) through which a predetermined area provided in the gaming machine frame (a region where game area 3, reels 930L, 930C, and 930R are arranged) can be visually recognized;
A game medium storage section (operation mechanism unit 230, medal tray section 952) which is located below the window section and can store game media;
An upper decoration part (upper decoration unit 200) that is located above the window part and decorates the upper part of the gaming machine frame,
The gaming machine characterized in that the upper decoration part projects forward from the front end (front end position P2) of the game medium storage part (see FIGS. 6 and 48).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the upper decoration part of the gaming machine frame projects forward from the front end of the gaming medium storage part, so that the impact on the shape surface of the gaming machine frame can be increased. However, the upper decoration part protruding forward makes it difficult to operate a call button or the like of a data display installed above the gaming machine. Therefore, the player can call the employees in the hall by a simple method by calling the operating means provided in the gaming machine.

The invention according to means 4 is
In the gaming machine described in means 3,
A movable member (frame movable body 600) provided in the gaming machine frame;
Movable member control means (production control microcomputer 91 capable of executing step S4203) capable of moving the movable member to a predetermined standby position (storage position) or operation position (projecting position);
The operating position is a position in which at least a part of the movable member is located above the upper edge (50U) of the gaming machine frame (see FIG. 5).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the movable member is in the operating position, the effect can be enhanced because it is above the upper edge of the gaming machine frame. However, at this time, the visibility and operability of the data display installed above the gaming machine deteriorates. Therefore, even if the movable member is above the upper edge of the gaming machine frame, the player can call the hall employees by a simple method by calling the operation means.

The invention according to means 5 is
In the gaming machine according to means 4,
The operating position is a position in which at least a part of the movable member is located in front of a front end (front end position P1) of the upper decorative portion (see FIGS. 6 and 48).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the movable member is in the operating position, it is not only located above the upper edge of the gaming machine frame, but also protrudes forward from the front end of the upper decorative portion. Therefore, although it becomes more difficult to reach the data display, it is possible to call the hall employees by a simple method by calling the operation means.

<B>
The invention according to means 6 is
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1, slot machine 900) that controls to a special gaming state advantageous to a player based on establishment of a predetermined control condition,
Operation means (call switches 180, 180A) that can be operated by the player;
A call signal output capable of outputting a call signal indicating that the call operation has been performed to the outside of the gaming machine (data display 160) based on a call operation (pressing operation, pushing operation) for operating the operation means. Means (external terminal board 150);
Calling notification means (calling LED 182) capable of executing a call notification for informing that the call operation has been performed (flashing red by the characters of the “call switch”), and a gaming machine comprising: .

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when a calling operation is performed on the operation means, a calling signal is output to the outside of the gaming machine (an external device such as a data display or a hall computer). This makes it possible to attract hall employees. In other words, when an abnormality occurs in the gaming machine, it is not necessary for the player to stand up and operate the call button on the data display or to call the hall employee, so that it can be played comfortably. Is possible. Furthermore, after performing a call operation on the operation means, it is possible to easily grasp that the call is being made by calling notification.

The invention according to means 7
In the gaming machine according to means 6,
The call notification means terminates the call notification when a call release operation (pressing operation, pushing operation) is performed on the operation means during execution of the call notification (see FIG. 16). A featured gaming machine.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the call notification is started when a call operation is performed on the operation means, and the call notification is ended when a call release operation is performed on the same operation means. Therefore, it is possible to make it easy to understand how to terminate the call notification.

The invention according to means 8 is
In the gaming machine according to means 7,
Providing production control means that can control the production accompanying the progress of the game,
The effect control means uses a predetermined display means to display a cancellation explanation display explaining that the call notification is ended when a call release operation is performed on the operation means during the execution of the call notification (FIG. 37 ( A game machine characterized by being capable of executing the display of the explanation images G1 and G2 shown in (D) and (E) and the display of the explanation images J3 and J4 shown in FIGS.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible for the player who has never operated the operation means to grasp how to terminate the call notification by displaying the release explanation.

The invention according to means 9 is
In the gaming machine according to any one of the means 6 to 8,
A time measuring means (timer 183) for measuring time,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the call notification means terminates the call notification based on a predetermined time (30 seconds) being counted by the timing means during execution of the call notification.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to automatically end the call notification when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the call notification. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the call notification continues to be executed when the player does not know how to end the call notification or when the player is out of the seat.

The invention according to means 10 is
In the gaming machine according to any one of the means 6 to 9,
A gaming machine frame (50) provided with the operating means;
The gaming machine frame is
A window part (glass plate 55, reel window part 922) through which a predetermined area provided in the gaming machine frame (a region where game area 3, reels 930L, 930C, and 930R are arranged) can be visually recognized;
A game medium storage section (operation mechanism unit 230, medal tray section 952) which is located below the window section and can store game media;
An upper decoration part (upper decoration unit 200) that is located above the window part and decorates the upper part of the gaming machine frame,
The gaming machine characterized in that the upper decoration part projects forward from the front end (front end position P2) of the game medium storage part (see FIGS. 6 and 48).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the upper decoration part of the gaming machine frame projects forward from the front end of the gaming medium storage part, so that the impact on the shape surface of the gaming machine frame can be increased. However, the upper decoration part protruding forward makes it difficult to operate a call button or the like of a data display installed above the gaming machine. Therefore, the player can call the employees in the hall by a simple method by calling the operating means provided in the gaming machine.

The invention according to means 11 is
In the gaming machine according to means 10,
A movable member (frame movable body 600) provided in the gaming machine frame;
Movable member control means (production control microcomputer 91 capable of executing step S4203) capable of moving the movable member to a predetermined standby position (storage position) or operation position (projecting position);
The operating position is a position in which at least a part of the movable member is located above the upper edge (50U) of the gaming machine frame (see FIG. 5).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the movable member is in the operating position, the effect can be enhanced because it is above the upper edge of the gaming machine frame. However, at this time, the visibility and operability of the data display installed above the gaming machine deteriorates. Therefore, even if the movable member is above the upper edge of the gaming machine frame, the player can call the hall employees by a simple method by calling the operation means.

The invention according to means 12 is
In the gaming machine according to means 11,
The operating position is a position in which at least a part of the movable member is located in front of a front end (front end position P1) of the upper decorative portion (see FIGS. 6 and 48).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the movable member is in the operating position, it is not only located above the upper edge of the gaming machine frame, but also protrudes forward from the front end of the upper decorative portion. Therefore, although it becomes more difficult to reach the data display, it is possible to call the hall employees by a simple method by calling the operation means.

<C>
The invention according to means 13 is
A gaming machine frame (50) forming an outer shell,
The gaming machine frame is
A window part (glass plate 55, reel window part 922) through which a predetermined area provided in the gaming machine frame (a region where game area 3, reels 930L, 930C, and 930R are arranged) can be visually recognized;
A game medium storage section (operation mechanism unit 230, medal tray section 952) which is located below the window section and can store game media;
An upper decoration part (upper decoration unit 200) that is located above the window part and decorates the upper part of the gaming machine frame,
In a gaming machine that controls to a special gaming state advantageous to a player based on establishment of a predetermined control condition,
Operation means (call switches 180, 180A) that can be operated by the player;
Call signal output means (external terminal board 150) capable of outputting a call signal indicating that the call operation has been performed to the outside of the gaming machine (data display 160) based on the call operation for operating the operation means. And comprising
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the operating means is arranged in the upper decoration portion.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when a calling operation is performed on the operation means, a calling signal is output to the outside of the gaming machine (an external device such as a data display or a hall computer). This makes it possible to attract hall employees. In other words, when an abnormality occurs in the gaming machine, it is not necessary for the player to stand up and operate the call button on the data display or to call the hall employee, so that it can be played comfortably. Is possible. Furthermore, since the operation means is arranged not in the vicinity of the game medium storage part but in the upper decoration part, it is difficult for the player to mistake the operation means as an effect button or the like in the vicinity of the game medium storage part, and to make the operation difficult. Is possible.

The invention according to means 14 is
In the gaming machine according to means 13,
The operation means is provided with a call notification means (calling LED 182) capable of executing a call notification for informing that the call operation has been performed (flashing in red by characters of “call switch”). A featured gaming machine.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to make it easy to recognize that a call is being made by calling notification after performing a call operation on the operation means. In particular, since the call notification means is provided in the operation means, the relationship between the call operation of the operation means and the call notification can be easily understood.

The invention according to means 15 is
In the gaming machine according to means 14,
The call notification means terminates the call notification when a call release operation (pressing operation, pushing operation) is performed on the operation means during execution of the call notification (see FIG. 16). A featured gaming machine.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the call release operation is performed on the same operation means during the execution of the call notification, the call notification is terminated, so that it is possible to easily understand how to terminate the call notification. And since the operation means is arranged in the upper decoration part for the employees of the hall that has been called, for example, compared with the case where it is arranged in the vicinity of the game medium storage part, an operation for terminating the call notification is performed. It can be made easier.

The invention according to means 16 is
In the gaming machine according to any one of means 13 to means 15,
On the right side of the game medium storage unit, a launch operation means (handle 60) capable of launching a game ball as the game medium toward the game area as the predetermined area is arranged,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the operation means (call switch 180A) is arranged on the left side of the upper decoration portion (see FIG. 38).

  If the operation means is arranged on the right side of the upper decoration part, it becomes difficult for the player to operate the operation means with the left hand while operating the firing operation means with the right hand. Therefore, according to the gaming machine of this configuration, since the operation means is arranged on the left side of the upper decoration part, the player can easily operate the operation means with the left hand while operating the firing operation means with the right hand. Is possible.

The invention according to means 17 is
In the gaming machine according to any one of means 13 to means 16,
The gaming machine characterized in that the upper decoration part projects forward from the front end (front end position P2) of the game medium storage part (see FIGS. 6 and 48).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the upper decoration part of the gaming machine frame projects forward from the front end of the gaming medium storage part, so that the impact on the shape surface of the gaming machine frame can be increased. However, the upper decoration part protruding forward makes it difficult to operate a call button or the like of a data display installed above the gaming machine. Therefore, the player can call the employees in the hall by a simple method by calling the operating means provided in the gaming machine.

The invention according to means 18 is
In the gaming machine according to any one of means 13 to means 17,
A movable member (frame movable body 600) provided in the gaming machine frame;
Movable member control means (production control microcomputer 91 capable of executing step S4203) capable of moving the movable member to a predetermined standby position (storage position) or operation position (projecting position);
The operating position is a position where at least a part of the movable member is located above an upper edge of the gaming machine frame (see FIG. 5).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the movable member is in the operating position, the effect can be enhanced because it is above the upper edge of the gaming machine frame. However, at this time, the visibility and operability of the data display installed above the gaming machine deteriorates. Therefore, even if the movable member is above the upper edge of the gaming machine frame, the player can call the hall employees by a simple method by calling the operation means.

In the invention according to means 19,
In the gaming machine according to means 18,
The operating position is a position in which at least a part of the movable member is located in front of a front end (front end position P1) of the upper decorative portion (see FIGS. 6 and 48).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the movable member is in the operating position, it is not only located above the upper edge of the gaming machine frame, but also protrudes forward from the front end of the upper decorative portion. Therefore, although it becomes more difficult to reach the data display, it is possible to call the hall employees by a simple method by calling the operation means.

<D>
The invention according to means 20 is
In a gaming machine that controls to a special gaming state advantageous to a player based on establishment of a predetermined control condition,
Operation means (call switches 180, 180A) that can be operated by the player;
A call signal output capable of outputting a call signal indicating that the call operation has been performed to the outside of the gaming machine (data display 160) based on a call operation (pressing operation, pressing operation) for operating the operation means. Means (external terminal board 150);
Production control means (production control microcomputer 91) capable of controlling the production accompanying the progress of the game,
The effect control means uses a predetermined display means (image display means 7) to display function explanations for explaining the functions of the operation means (display of the explanation images G1 and G2 shown in FIGS. 37B and 37C). 41. A gaming machine that is capable of executing the description images J1 and J2 shown in FIGS. 41B and 41C.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when a calling operation is performed on the operation means, a calling signal is output to the outside of the gaming machine (an external device such as a data display or a hall computer). This makes it possible to attract hall employees. In other words, when an abnormality occurs in the gaming machine, it is not necessary for the player to stand up and operate the call button on the data display or to call the hall employee, so that it can be played comfortably. Is possible. However, if the operation means is newly provided, there is a possibility that the player mistakes the operation means as an effect button or the like and erroneously operates it. Therefore, by executing the function explanation display for explaining the function of the operation means, it is possible to make it difficult to cause an erroneous operation to the operation means.

The invention according to means 21 is
In the gaming machine according to means 20,
A gaming machine frame (50) provided with the operating means;
The gaming machine frame is
A window part (glass plate 55, reel window part 922) through which a predetermined area provided in the gaming machine frame (a region where game area 3, reels 930L, 930C, and 930R are arranged) can be visually recognized;
A game medium storage section (operation mechanism unit 230, medal tray section 952) which is located below the window section and can store game media;
An upper decoration part (upper decoration unit 200) that is located above the window part and decorates the upper part of the gaming machine frame,
The gaming machine characterized in that the upper decoration part projects forward from the front end (front end position P2) of the game medium storage part (see FIGS. 6 and 48).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the upper decoration part of the gaming machine frame projects forward from the front end of the gaming medium storage part, so that the impact on the shape surface of the gaming machine frame can be increased. However, the upper decoration part protruding forward makes it difficult to operate a call button or the like of a data display installed above the gaming machine. Therefore, the player can call the hall employees by a simple method by operating the operation means provided in the gaming machine.

The invention according to means 22
In the gaming machine according to means 20,
A gaming machine frame (50) provided with the operating means;
A movable member (frame movable body 600) provided in the gaming machine frame;
Movable member control means (production control microcomputer 91 capable of executing step S4203) capable of moving the movable member to a predetermined standby position (storage position) or operation position (projecting position);
The operating position is a position in which at least a part of the movable member is located above the upper edge (50U) of the gaming machine frame (see FIG. 5).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the movable member is in the operating position, the effect can be enhanced because it is above the upper edge of the gaming machine frame. However, at this time, the visibility and operability of the data display installed above the gaming machine deteriorates. Therefore, even if the movable member is above the upper edge of the gaming machine frame, the player can call the hall employees by a simple method by operating the operation means.

The invention according to means 23 is
In the gaming machine according to any one of means 20 to means 22,
Setting operation means that can be operated (production button 63, select button 64),
Based on the setting operation for operating the setting operation means, the explanation control means that the effect control means can execute the function explanation display (call switch announcement ON), and the effect control means does not execute the function explanation display A gaming machine comprising: explanation setting means (production control microcomputer 91 capable of executing step S5015 or S5017) that can be set to any one of the explanation impossible setting (OFF of call switch announcement).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to arbitrarily select whether or not to execute the function explanation display, for example, according to the intention of the employee in the hall. For this reason, for example, for gaming machines that are relatively susceptible to malfunctions, the explanation can be made so that the function explanation display can be executed, or for the gaming machines that have a lot of mischief with respect to the operating means, the function explanation display is not executed. It can be set.

<E>
The invention according to means 24 is
Control means (game control microcomputer 81, payout control microcomputer 116) capable of executing control processing affecting the game results;
A main board (main control board 80, payout control board 110) on which the control means is mounted,
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1, slot machine 900) that controls to a special gaming state advantageous to a player based on establishment of a predetermined control condition,
First signal output means (for example, start port sensors 20a and 21a) capable of outputting a predetermined first signal to the main board;
Second signal output means (calling sensor 181) capable of outputting a predetermined second signal to the main board;
An external terminal board (150) capable of outputting a predetermined signal (external output signal) to the outside of the gaming machine (data display device 160) based on the input signal,
The first signal input to the main board is subjected to a control process by the control means, and a control processing signal based on the control process (an outer end output signal such as a symbol confirmation signal, an outer end output indicating an increase in a prize ball display) Signal) is output from the main board to the external terminal board,
A gaming machine, wherein the second signal (detection signal by the calling sensor 181) input to the main board is output to the external terminal board without being used for the control processing of the control means.

  As in existing gaming machines, the first signal output from the first signal output means (for example, the start port sensor) is controlled by the main board control means. With this control processing, a control processing signal (for example, an outer end output signal indicating a special symbol confirmation display) is output from the main board to the external terminal board. Then, the external terminal board outputs a signal (for example, a symbol confirmation signal) based on the control processing signal to an external device (such as a data display or a hall computer). By the way, according to the gaming machine having this configuration, the second signal output from the second signal output means is output to the external terminal board without being used for the control processing of the control means of the main board. The external terminal board can output a signal based on the input of the second signal to the external device. In this way, when new information related to the second signal is sent to the external terminal board (external device) via the main board, it is possible to avoid an increase in the burden of control processing by the control means of the main board. Is possible.

The invention according to means 25 is
In the gaming machine described in means 24,
Provided with operation means (call switches 180, 180A) that can be operated by the player,
The second signal output means outputs the second signal based on a call operation (pressing operation, pressing operation) for operating the operating means,
The gaming machine, wherein the external terminal board is capable of outputting a calling signal indicating that the calling operation has been performed based on the input of the second signal to the outside of the gaming machine.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when a call operation is performed on the operation means, the external terminal board outputs a call signal to the external device. This makes it possible to attract hall employees. In other words, when an abnormality occurs in the gaming machine, it is not necessary for the player to stand up and operate the call button on the data display or to call the hall employee, so that it can be played comfortably. Is possible.

The invention according to means 26 is
In the gaming machine according to means 25,
The control means is a game control means (game control microcomputer 81) capable of executing a game control process (main control main process) for controlling the progress of a game as the control process,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the main board is a main control board (80) on which the game control means is mounted.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when a call signal based on the operation of the operation means is sent to the external device, it can be realized without increasing the load on the game control means of the main control board. That is, it is possible to configure a gaming machine that outputs a call signal to an external device without changing the game control process of the existing game control means.

The invention according to means 27 is
In the gaming machine described in means 26,
A gaming machine frame (50) provided with the operating means;
The gaming machine frame is
A window part (glass plate 55, reel window part 922) through which a predetermined area provided in the gaming machine frame (a region where game area 3, reels 930L, 930C, and 930R are arranged) can be visually recognized;
A game medium storage section (operation mechanism unit 230, medal tray section 952) which is located below the window section and can store game media;
An upper decoration part (upper decoration unit 200) that is located above the window part and decorates the upper part of the gaming machine frame,
The gaming machine characterized in that the upper decoration part projects forward from the front end (front end position P2) of the game medium storage part (see FIGS. 6 and 48).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the upper decoration part of the gaming machine frame projects forward from the front end of the gaming medium storage part, so that the impact on the shape surface of the gaming machine frame can be increased. However, the upper decoration part protruding forward makes it difficult to operate a call button or the like of a data display installed above the gaming machine. Therefore, the player can call the hall employees by a simple method by operating the operation means provided in the gaming machine.

The invention according to means 28 is
In the gaming machine described in means 27,
A movable member (frame movable body 600) provided in the gaming machine frame;
Movable member control means (production control microcomputer 91 capable of executing step S4203) capable of moving the movable member to a predetermined standby position (storage position) or operation position (projecting position);
The operating position is a position in which at least a part of the movable member is located above the upper edge (50U) of the gaming machine frame (see FIG. 5).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the movable member is in the operating position, the effect can be enhanced because it is above the upper edge of the gaming machine frame. However, at this time, the visibility and operability of the data display installed above the gaming machine deteriorates. Therefore, even if the movable member is above the upper edge of the gaming machine frame, the player can call the hall employees by a simple method by operating the operation means.

The invention according to means 29 is
In the gaming machine according to means 28,
The operating position is a position in which at least a part of the movable member is located in front of a front end (front end position P1) of the upper decorative portion (see FIGS. 6 and 48).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the movable member is in the operating position, it is not only located above the upper edge of the gaming machine frame, but also protrudes forward from the front end of the upper decorative portion. Therefore, although it becomes more difficult to reach the data display, it is possible to call the hall employees by a simple method by operating the operation means.

<F>
The invention according to means 30 is
Payout control means (payout control microcomputer 116) capable of executing control processing relating to payout of game media;
A payout control board (110) on which the payout control means is mounted,
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1, slot machine 900) that controls to a special gaming state advantageous to a player based on establishment of a predetermined control condition,
First signal output means (for example, a prize ball sensor 122) capable of outputting a predetermined first signal to the payout control board;
Second signal output means (calling sensor 181) capable of outputting a predetermined second signal to the payout control board;
An external terminal board (150) capable of outputting a predetermined signal (external output signal) to the outside of the gaming machine based on the input signal,
The first signal input to the payout control board is subjected to control processing by the payout control means, and a first control processing signal based on the control processing (an outer end output signal indicating an increase in prize ball display) is used as the payout control board. While being output from the control board to the external terminal board,
The second signal (detection signal by the calling sensor 181) input to the payout control board is output to the external terminal board without being used for control processing of the payout control means (see FIG. 12). A gaming machine.

  As in existing gaming machines, the first signal output from the first signal output means (for example, a prize ball sensor) is controlled by the payout control means of the payout control board. By this control processing, a first control processing signal (for example, an outer end output signal indicating an increase in prize ball display) is output from the payout control board to the external terminal board. Then, the external terminal board outputs a signal (for example, a prize ball information signal) based on the first control processing signal to an external device (such as a data display or a hall computer). By the way, according to the gaming machine having this configuration, the second signal output from the second signal output means is output to the external terminal board without being used for the control processing of the payout control means of the payout control board. The external terminal board can output a signal based on the input of the second signal to the external device. In this way, when new information related to the second signal is sent to the external terminal board (external device) via the payout control board, it is possible to avoid an increase in the burden of control processing by the payout control means. It is.

The invention according to means 31 is
In the gaming machine according to means 30,
Provided with operation means (call switches 180, 180A) that can be operated by the player,
The second signal output means outputs the second signal based on a call operation (pressing operation, pressing operation) for operating the operating means,
The gaming machine, wherein the external terminal board is capable of outputting a calling signal indicating that the calling operation has been performed based on the input of the second signal to the outside of the gaming machine.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when a call operation is performed on the operation means, the external terminal board outputs a call signal to the external device. This makes it possible to attract hall employees. In other words, when an abnormality occurs in the gaming machine, it is not necessary for the player to stand up and operate the call button on the data display or to call the hall employee, so that it can be played comfortably. Is possible.

The invention according to means 32 is
In the gaming machine according to means 31,
A gaming machine frame (50) provided with the operating means;
The gaming machine frame is
A window part (glass plate 55, reel window part 922) through which a predetermined area provided in the gaming machine frame (a region where game area 3, reels 930L, 930C, and 930R are arranged) can be visually recognized;
A game medium storage section (operation mechanism unit 230, medal tray section 952) which is located below the window section and can store game media;
An upper decoration part (upper decoration unit 200) that is located above the window part and decorates the upper part of the gaming machine frame,
The gaming machine characterized in that the upper decoration part projects forward from the front end (front end position P2) of the game medium storage part (see FIGS. 6 and 48).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the upper decoration part of the gaming machine frame projects forward from the front end of the gaming medium storage part, so that the impact on the shape surface of the gaming machine frame can be increased. However, the upper decoration part protruding forward makes it difficult to operate a call button or the like of a data display installed above the gaming machine. Therefore, the player can call the hall employees by a simple method by operating the operation means provided in the gaming machine.

The invention according to means 33 is
In the gaming machine described in means 32,
A movable member (frame movable body 600) provided in the upper decorative portion;
Movable member control means (production control microcomputer 91 capable of executing step S4203) capable of moving the movable member to a predetermined standby position (storage position) or operation position (projecting position);
The operating position is a position in which at least a part of the movable member is located above the upper edge (50U) of the gaming machine frame (see FIG. 5).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the movable member is in the operating position, the effect can be enhanced because it is above the upper edge of the gaming machine frame. However, at this time, the visibility and operability of the data display installed above the gaming machine deteriorates. Therefore, even if the movable member is above the upper edge of the gaming machine frame, the player can call the hall employees by a simple method by operating the operation means.

The invention according to means 34 is
In the gaming machine according to means 33,
The operating position is a position in which at least a part of the movable member is located in front of a front end (front end position P1) of the upper decorative portion (see FIGS. 6 and 48).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the movable member is in the operating position, it is not only located above the upper edge of the gaming machine frame, but also protrudes forward from the front end of the upper decorative portion. Therefore, although it becomes more difficult to reach the data display, it is possible to call the hall employees by a simple method by operating the operation means.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 3 ... Game area 7 ... Effect display apparatus 7a ... Display screen 50 ... Game machine frame 50U ... Upper edge 60 ... Handle 80 ... Main control board 81 ... Game control microcomputer 91 ... Effect control microcomputer 110 ... Dispensing Control board 111 ... Discharge control microcomputer 150 ... External terminal board 160 ... Data display 180, 180A ... Call switch 181 ... Call sensor 182 ... Call LED
183 ... Release timer 200 ... Upper decoration unit 230 ... Operation mechanism unit 600 ... Frame movable body 900 ... Slot machine

Claims (6)

Control means capable of executing control processing that affects the outcome of the game;
A main board on which the control means is mounted,
In a gaming machine that controls to a special gaming state advantageous to a player based on establishment of a predetermined control condition,
First signal output means capable of outputting a predetermined first signal to the main board;
Second signal output means capable of outputting a predetermined second signal to the main board;
An external terminal board capable of outputting a predetermined signal to the outside of the gaming machine based on the input signal,
The first signal input to the main board is controlled by the control means, and a control processing signal based on the control process is output from the main board to the external terminal board,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second signal inputted to the main board is outputted to the external terminal board without being used for the control processing of the control means. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
It has operating means that can be operated by the player,
The second signal output means outputs the second signal based on a call operation for operating the operation means,
The gaming machine, wherein the external terminal board is capable of outputting a calling signal indicating that the calling operation has been performed based on the input of the second signal to the outside of the gaming machine. The gaming machine according to claim 2,
The control means is a game control means capable of executing a game control process for controlling the progress of a game as the control process,
The gaming machine, wherein the main board is a main control board on which the game control means is mounted. The gaming machine according to claim 3,
A gaming machine frame provided with the operating means,
The gaming machine frame is
A window part capable of visually recognizing a predetermined area provided inside the gaming machine frame;
Located on the lower side of the window, a game medium storage unit capable of storing game media,
An upper decoration part located above the window part and decorating the upper part of the gaming machine frame,
The gaming machine, wherein the upper decoration part projects forward from the front end of the game medium storage part. In the gaming machine according to claim 4,
A movable member provided in the gaming machine frame;
Movable member control means capable of moving the movable member to a predetermined standby position or operation position,
The operating position is a position where at least a part of the movable member is located above an upper edge of the gaming machine frame. The gaming machine according to claim 5,
The operating position is a position where at least a part of the movable member is a position ahead of a front end of the upper decorative portion.

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