JP6233390B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines.

In the gaming machine typified by a pachinko machine, those symbols displayed on the variable display device is stopped state stop after a predetermined start the change time is known (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP-A-9-700

  However, the conventional example having such a configuration has the following problems.

In recent pachinko machine, after rie Ji effect, if the stop symbols is a state out without aligned in a predetermined pattern, there is a problem As a stop symbol is diluted.

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and clarifies the lottery result of gaming machines even when the stop symbols are not aligned with the predetermined symbols after reaching the reach effect. The main purpose is to provide a gaming machine that can be used .

  In order to achieve such an object, the present invention has the following configuration.

That is, the invention described in claim 1
A display area capable of displaying a plurality of symbols and their backgrounds;
Display control means for displaying the symbols in the display area after variably displaying them, and stopping the display;
When the game condition is set to be advantageous to the player due to the establishment of the start condition, the plurality of symbols variably displayed in the display area by the display control means are stopped in a predetermined combination. In a gaming machine capable of displaying a specific result displayed,
The display control means includes
A region setting means for setting a plurality of regions overlapping with a part of the background in the display region as a symbol display region in which a plurality of types of symbols included in the symbol group are sequentially switched and displayed,
Fluctuation display means for controlling a plurality of symbol display areas set by the area setting means to a fluctuation display state in which the symbols are displayed in a switched manner;
Stop display means for controlling the symbol display area controlled to the variable display state by the variation display means to a state in which the symbol is stopped and displayed,
After the start condition is satisfied and the plurality of symbols are variably displayed, the reach symbol that constitutes a part of the specific result is displayed and the reach effect is executed, and the combination of the specific result symbols after the reach effect When the display is stopped and displayed, the symbol is stopped and displayed in a display mode of a predetermined size, and when the display is stopped with a combination of symbols different from the specific result after the reach effect, the region setting means During the period when the variable display means sets the symbol group in the variable display state, the specific symbol display area is set to a different symbol area with respect to the background, and the stop display means displays the specific result in the different symbol area. at the predetermined large display mode than the size of the structure to have the size and the particular results stop display of symbols part, der those characterized by stopping displaying the symbols .

According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of clarifying a lottery result of gaming machines even when the stop symbols are not aligned with predetermined symbols after reaching the reach effect. Can do.

It is a schematic front view of the pachinko machine of the example of the present invention. It is a perspective view which shows the pachinko machine of the state which open | released the inner frame and the front frame set. It is a front view which shows the inner frame etc. in the state which open | released the front frame set. It is a front view which shows the structure of a game board. It is a rear view which shows the structure of a front frame set. It is a rear view which shows the structure of a pachinko machine. It is a disassembled perspective view which decomposes | disassembles and shows the back surface structure of a pachinko machine for every main part. It is a schematic diagram which shows arrangement | positioning of the 1st control board unit in the back surface of a pachinko machine, a 2nd control board unit, and a back pack unit. It is a rear view which shows the structure of an inner frame and a game board. It is a perspective view which shows the back surface structure of an inner frame. It is a perspective view which shows the back surface structure of a game board. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of a support metal fitting. It is a front view which shows the structure of a 1st control board unit. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of a 1st control board unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of a 1st control board unit. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the back surface structure of a 1st control board unit. It is a front view which shows the structure of a 2nd control board unit. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of a 2nd control board unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of a 2nd control board unit. It is a front view which shows the structure of a back pack unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of a back pack unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of a tank rail. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the display content of a 1st symbol display apparatus, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the mode of rotation of the 1st symbol displayed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of the various counters used for game control. It is a flowchart which shows the main process by the main controller. It is a flowchart which shows a normal process. It is a flowchart which shows the update process of an off symbol counter. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st symbol variation process process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation | variation start process. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a start winning process. It is a flowchart which shows a NMI interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the main process by the payout control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows payout control processing. It is a flowchart which shows a prize ball control process. It is a flowchart which shows a ball rental control process. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the main control apparatus etc. of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a display control apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the rectangular image unit (sprite) in each layer. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of a color palette table. It is explanatory drawing which shows that a frame image is formed by superimposing a plurality of layers. It is a figure which shows a specific reach production (outgoing reach production). It is a figure which shows a specific reach production (outgoing reach production). It is a figure which shows a specific reach production (outgoing reach production). It is a figure which shows a specific reach production (outgoing reach production). It is a figure which shows a specific reach production (outgoing reach production). It is a figure which shows the specific reach production (outgoing reach production) of a modification.

  This specification also discloses an invention relating to the following gaming machines.

  Note that “stop” in this specification refers to a state in which scrolling as a variation display of identification information has stopped and the next variation display has not started, or the identification information has completely stopped. is there.

  In addition, “identification information” in the present specification refers to a figure indicating characters such as numerals, English letters, and kanji, other figures, patterns, pictures (including characters, etc.), combinations thereof, or other things. In this case, the display information is used to visually recognize the establishment / non-establishment of the transition to a gaming state (such as a special gaming state) advantageous to the player.

In gaming machines typified by pachinko machines and the like, the symbols displayed on the variable display device in the game board start to fluctuate when the game ball wins at the start port provided on the game board (start prize). After executing a display effect that suggests a jackpot after the lapse of a predetermined time, if the mode of the stopped symbol is a predetermined jackpot symbol, the jackpot state (special gaming state) is entered, and the stopped symbol mode is removed. What is in a detached state when it is a symbol is known (see, for example, JP-A-9-700).
However, the conventional example having such a configuration has the following problems.
In recent pachinko machines, the design variation effect tends to become more realistic and complex as the amount of information of the design variation effect including identification information and background images that can be displayed on the variable display device increases. For example, when the symbol variation effect is started based on the start winning prize, when the symbol variation effect is a predetermined reach effect as a lottery to expect a big hit, The individual symbols scroll in the vertical direction on the screen, and are configured to be in a big hit state when predetermined symbols are aligned on a substantially linear reach line formed in a horizontal direction or a diagonal direction. In a pachinko machine with such a configuration, when a big hit state occurs, the screen of the variable display device suddenly becomes another variable display effect, and the pachinko machine itself is different from the normal state by opening and closing the big prize opening To change. However, after the reach effect, if the stop symbols are out of alignment with the predetermined symbols, the degree of change is small unlike the change in the jackpot state, and the real number displayed on the screen of the variable display device In addition, there is a problem that the stop symbol is diluted by a complicated background symbol.
In addition, for a player who expects a big hit by reach production, the stop symbol is an out symbol, and the change is smaller than the big hit state, which further reduces the fun of the game. Will cause problems.
 The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and has as its main object to provide a gaming machine that can clarify the lottery result of gaming machines and improve the fun of gaming.
The invention according to the next (0) has the following configuration in order to achieve such an object.

(0) Due to the establishment of the start condition, an instruction including predetermined information is given from the main control means for overall control of the gaming machine, and upon receiving the instruction, the identification information is variably displayed on the display means. In a gaming machine comprising display control means for displaying identification information of a display result on the display means,
The display control means includes
Information detecting means for detecting an instruction including predetermined information from the main control means;
When the information detecting unit detects an instruction including predetermined information from the main control unit, the display unit displays the variation display result of the identification information at a position different from the variation position where the variation display is performed. Stop position determining means for determining the position,
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

According to the invention described in (0), the display control means changes the identification information to the display means when receiving an instruction including predetermined information from the main control means due to the establishment of the starting condition. Display and display the fluctuation display result. The display control means further includes an information detection means and a stop position determination means. The information detection means detects an instruction including predetermined information. When the information detecting means detects an instruction including predetermined information from the main control means, the stop position determining means is stopped at a position different from the variable position where the variable information display result of the identification information is variablely displayed on the display means. Position to display.
Therefore, when the information detecting unit detects an instruction including predetermined information from the main control unit, the stop position determining unit displays the variation display result of the identification information, that is, the identification information as a pattern to be stopped at a position different from the variation position. Since it can be displayed, even if there is a large amount of information around the fluctuating position and there are real or complex images, the identification information can be displayed at a position where the image display is simple, such as avoiding them and reducing the amount of information. Can be displayed. In other words, it is possible to avoid dilution of the identification information displayed when the variable display is stopped by an image having a large amount of information.
In addition, it is common for the fluctuation display of the identification display to stop at the fluctuation position and display the fluctuation display result, but by stopping and displaying the identification information at a position different from this fluctuation position, Since different identification information variation display effects can be realized, the player can feel fun by watching the identification information variation display effects, and can improve the interest of the game.

According to the gaming machine according to (0), when the information detecting unit detects an instruction including predetermined information from the main control unit, the stop position determining unit displays the variation display result of the identification information, that is, the picture to be stopped. Because it can be displayed at a position different from the fluctuation position, even if there is a large amount of information around the fluctuation position and a real or complex image exists, the image display can be avoided by avoiding them and reducing the amount of information. The identification information can be stopped and displayed at a simple position. In other words, it is possible to avoid dilution of the identification information displayed when the variable display is stopped by an image having a large amount of information.
Further, by moving the predetermined identification information that is variably displayed while being variably displayed from the variability position to the stop position, the player who wants to see the stop picture of the variability display result gazes at the identification information. A player who sees a variation display mode different from the conventional one during the gaze can feel interesting. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can improve the fun.

(1) In the gaming machine according to (0) ,
The predetermined information included in the instruction from the main control means hints at the occurrence of an advantageous gaming state that is a display effect state that occurs when the identification information has a predetermined variable display result and is advantageous to the player. A gaming machine characterized by a specific performance.

  According to the invention described in (1) above, the information detecting means generates a beneficial gaming state that is a state that occurs when the identification information has a predetermined variation display result and is advantageous to the player. Information on specific effects as predetermined information to be hinted is detected. When the information detection means detects the predetermined information that suggests the occurrence of the advantageous gaming state, the stop position determination means determines the stop position at a position different from the fluctuation position based on the information on the effect of the information detection means.

(2) In the gaming machine according to (0) or the gaming machine according to (1),
The predetermined information included in the instruction from the main control means has a reach state in which the plurality of identification information is arranged in a predetermined display form if the remaining one of the plurality of identification information is specific identification information. A gaming machine characterized by a reach display effect.

According to the invention described in (2) above, the information detection means has a predetermined display mode in the predetermined information from the main control means if the remaining one of the plurality of identification information becomes specific identification information. It is detected that it includes a reach display effect indicating a reach state of being aligned. When the information detection means detects the identification information fluctuation display effect including the reach display effect, the stop position determination means determines the stop position at a position different from the fluctuation position based on the information of the effect of the detection result from the information detection means. To do. Therefore, the gaming machine described in (0) can be suitably implemented.

  The “reach state” in the present specification means that when a plurality of identification information fluctuation display results are displayed on the display means, the predetermined identification information is aligned substantially on a straight line or on radiation. It is a state.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (0) or the gaming machine according to any of (1) and (2),
Further, when the information detection unit detects an instruction including predetermined information from the main control unit, the identification information is moved from a variation position where the identification information is variably displayed to a stop position different from the variation position. A gaming machine characterized by comprising information transfer means.

  According to the invention described in (3), the identification information moving means detects the fluctuation from the fluctuation position where the identification information is variably displayed when the information detection means detects an instruction including predetermined information from the main control means. The identification information can be moved to a stop position different from the position. That is, it is possible to perform a display effect of moving from the change position to the stop position while performing the identification information change display effect. Therefore, since the player wants to know the variation display result of the identification information, the player watches the movement while the identification information is variably displayed. In other words, it is possible to surely show the identification information as a picture to be stopped, which is a variation display result, and to make the aspect of the variation display while the identification information is moving interesting, and as a result, the interest is improved. A gaming machine that can be realized can be realized.

(4) In the gaming machine according to (3),
The identification information moving means, when the information detecting means detects an instruction including predetermined information from the main control means, displays at least one of a plurality of identification information variably displayed at the fluctuation position. A game machine, wherein the game machine is moved to the stop position.

  According to the invention described in (4) above, the identification information moving means moves at least one of the plurality of identification information variably displayed at the variation position to the stop position. For example, in the case of a reach effect indicating a reach state in which the remaining one of the identification information becomes specific identification information and is arranged in a predetermined display mode, the variation display of the identification information that stops last among the plurality of identification information Can be moved from the change position to the stop position. In this case, even if the identification information to be stopped is not the predetermined identification information for reaching the reach state, the player moves while the identification information is variably displayed until the identification information of the variation display result is displayed. Will be closely watched. In other words, the identification information to be stopped that is the variable display result can be shown reliably, and the aspect in which the identification information is variably displayed while moving can be interesting, and as a result, the interest can be improved. A possible gaming machine can be realized.

(5) In the gaming machine according to (0) or the gaming machine according to (1) to (4),
The position determined by the stop position determining means is a position deviated from a reach line formed by aligning identification information on a substantially straight line when the variation display of the plurality of identification information is stopped, and at least A game machine characterized in that one piece of identification information moves from a change position to a stop position.

  According to the invention described in (5) above, the stop position determining means deviates from the reach line formed by the identification information being aligned on a substantially straight line when the variation display of the plurality of identification information is stopped. Determine the position. The identification information moving unit moves at least one piece of identification information from the change position to the stop position based on the determination by the stop position determination unit. Even if the identification information variation display effect is a reach effect, and the identification information to be stopped is not the predetermined identification information that changes from the reach state to the big hit state, and even if the lottery by the reach effect is missed, the player Before the identification information is displayed, it is watched that the identification information moves while being displayed in a variable manner. That is, the identification information to be stopped that is the variation display result can be surely shown, and the aspect in which the identification information is variably displayed while moving can be interesting.

(6) In the gaming machine according to (0) or the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4),
The position determined by the stop position determining means is a position at which at least a part of the identification information is virtually displayed outside the display area of the display means when the variation display of the identification information is stopped. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to the invention described in (6) above, when the information detection unit detects an instruction including the predetermined information from the main control unit, the stop position determination unit determines whether the stop position determination unit A stop position is determined at a position where at least part of the identification information is virtually displayed outside the display area of the display means. With this configuration, the player pays attention to the fact that the identification information moves while being displayed in a variably manner until the identification information of the variability display result is displayed. That is, the identification information to be stopped that is the variation display result can be surely shown, and the aspect in which the identification information is variably displayed while moving can be interesting.

(7) In the gaming machine according to (0) or the gaming machine according to any of (1) to (6),
Furthermore, after the identification information moved from the variation position to the stop position by the identification information moving means is stopped and displayed, posture displacement means for displacing the identification information from a predetermined stop posture to a different posture is provided. To play.

  According to the invention described in (7) above, the posture displacement unit stops displaying the identification information moved from the change position to the stop position by the identification information moving unit, and then changes the identification information from a predetermined stop posture. Displace to. Therefore, although the identification information of the variation display result of the identification information is displayed, the posture of the displayed identification information is further displaced, so that the stopped identification information can be more easily recognized. .

  Further, with this configuration, the player can feel the fun of the gaming machine. For example, in the case of a reach effect, when the last one of the identification information variation display stops as an out-of-pattern at the stop position, the pattern is inclined to either the left or right. That is, it can be expressed by shifting the feeling of discouragement from the standing posture of the normal pattern to the inclined posture when the player who expected the big hit by the reach production is out. The player who sees this display effect is healed by the gaming machine that expresses his / her feelings, or feels that the effect is interesting. In addition, as the displacement of the stopped pattern, there are a posture in which a pattern including characters, numbers, patterns, and the like changes from a normal standing posture to an inclined posture or reverses.

(8) In the gaming machine according to (0) or the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7),
Furthermore, the game machine characterized by having the enlarged display means which expands and displays the identification information stopped at the said stop position.

  According to the invention as described in said (8), an enlarged display means enlarges and displays the identification information which is the pattern stopped at the stop position. That is, it is possible to make the identification information that has been stopped enlarged and displayed more easily.

(9) In the gaming machine according to (0) or the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (8),
The display control means includes an identification information rotation display means for performing a variable display of the identification information by rotating the identification information.

  According to the invention described in (9) above, the identification information rotation display means includes the identification information rotation display means that displays the variation of the identification information by rotating the identification information. That is, since the identification information to be rotated is arranged on the background on which the background information is displayed, the occupation display area of the identification information can be kept to a minimum. In other words, when the identification information is scroll-displayed in a predetermined direction, the display area of the identification information occupied by the identification information scrolling in the predetermined direction becomes large. Thus, the area used for the variation display of the identification information can be kept to a minimum, and the identification information and the background information can be effectively visually used by the player.

  Further, since the identification information is displayed in a rotating manner as compared with the case where the identification information is scrolled and displayed in a predetermined direction (including the same direction as the background information or a different direction) as well as the background information, the identification information is effectively displayed by the player. Can be watched.

  Furthermore, the display area of the display means can be used effectively by keeping the area used for the variable display of the identification information to a minimum. That is, it is possible to widen the selection range of the stop position for stopping the pattern of the variation display result of the identification information. For example, if the change position is set to the upper part of the display area of the display means and the stop position is set to the lower part, it is possible to secure a long distance for moving the predetermined identification information by the identification information moving means, and to set the time for the identification information to move. As a result, the change display effect can be changed. Therefore, since the player can see the variable display different from the conventional display until the identification information of the variable display result is displayed, it is possible to obtain the fun. As a result, a gaming machine that can improve interests can be realized.

(10) In the gaming machine according to (9),
The identification information rotation display means displays the identification information in such a manner as to display the identification information of a different type from the identification information before the inversion each time the identification information is inverted. Machine.

  According to the invention described in (10), the identification information rotation display means rotates the identification information by displaying the identification information of a type different from that before the identification information every time the identification information is inverted. indicate. Therefore, every time the identification information is inverted, the next identification information different from the content of the identification information before the inversion can be displayed.

(11) In the gaming machine according to (10),
The identification information rotation display means rotates and displays the identification information so as to display a plurality of types of display contents in the identification information in turn each time the identification information is displayed in reverse. .

  According to the invention described in (11) above, the identification information rotation display means rotates the identification information in such a manner as to display a plurality of types of display contents in the identification information in turn each time the identification information is displayed in reverse. To do. Therefore, each time the identification information is inverted, successive identification information can be displayed.

(12) a game board having a game area into which game balls are to be driven;
Game ball launching means for driving a game ball into the game area of the game board in response to a launch operation by the player;
A display means provided in the game area for displaying the identification information in a variable manner;
A ball entry means provided in the game area and capable of entering a game ball;
Entry detection means for detecting that a game ball has entered the entry means;
First random number generating means for generating a first random number group for determining whether or not to enter a special gaming state;
First random number storage means for storing one first random number of the first random number group generated by the first random number generation means based on the incoming ball detection by the incoming ball detection means;
First determination means for determining whether or not the first random number stored in the first random number storage means is a winning value;
Display control of the display unit is performed so that the display of the display unit is started based on the entrance detection by the entrance detection unit, and the display of the change display according to the determination result of the first determination unit is displayed. Display control means;
State generating means for generating a gaming state advantageous to the player when the first determining means determines that the winning value is obtained;
Second random number generation means for generating a second random number group for determining a variable display content of identification information to be displayed on the display means, which is a random number group different from the first random number group;
Second random number storage means for storing one second random number of the second random number group generated by the second random number generation means based on the incoming detection by the incoming detection means;
Second determination means for determining whether or not the second random number stored in the second random number storage means is a predetermined value;
An output means for outputting a control signal according to the determination result in the second determination means to the display control means;
A main control means for controlling the gaming machine in an integrated manner and giving an instruction including predetermined information to the display control means;
With
The display control means includes
Information detecting means for detecting an instruction including predetermined information from the main control means;
When the information detecting unit detects an instruction including predetermined information from the main control unit, the display unit displays the variation display result of the identification information at a position different from the variation position where the variation display is performed. Stop position determining means for determining the position,
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

According to the invention described in (12) above, the game board has a game area into which game balls are to be shot. The game ball launching means drives the game ball into the game area of the game board in accordance with the launch operation by the player. The incoming ball detecting means detects that a gaming ball has entered the incoming ball means provided in the gaming area. The first random number generating means generates a first random number group for determining whether or not a special gaming state is set. The first random number storage means stores one first random number in the first random number group generated by the first random number generation means based on the detection of the entrance by the entrance detection means. The first determination means determines whether or not the first random number stored in the first random number storage means is a winning value. The display control means starts display of fluctuation of the display means based on the detection of the incoming ball by the incoming ball detection means, and controls display of the display means so as to display the fluctuation display result according to the determination result of the first determination means. To do. The state generating means generates a gaming state advantageous to the player when the first determining means determines that the winning value is reached. The second random number generation means generates a second random number group that is a random number group different from the first random number group and for determining the variable display contents of the identification information to be displayed on the display means. The second random number storage means stores one second random number in the second random number group generated by the second random number generation means based on the detection of the entrance by the entrance detection means. The second determination means determines whether or not the second random number stored in the second random number storage means is a predetermined value. The output means outputs a control signal corresponding to the determination result by the second determination means to the display control means. The main control means controls the gaming machine in an integrated manner and instructs the display control means to include predetermined information. The display control means variably displays the identification information on the display means when receiving an instruction including predetermined information from the main control means due to the establishment of the starting condition, and displays the fluctuation display result. The display control means further includes an information detection means and a stop position determination means. The information detection means detects an instruction including predetermined information. When the information detecting means detects an instruction including predetermined information from the main control means, the stop position determining means is stopped at a position different from the variable position where the variable information display result of the identification information is variably displayed on the display means. Position to display. Therefore, it has the same effect as the effect described in the above (0) .

(13) In the gaming machine according to (12),
Further, when the information detection unit detects an instruction including predetermined information from the main control unit, the identification information is moved from a variation position where the identification information is variably displayed to a stop position different from the variation position. A gaming machine characterized by comprising information transfer means.

  According to the gaming machine described in (13) above, the same effect as that described in (3) above is obtained.

(14) In the gaming machine according to (12) or (13),
Furthermore, after the identification information moved from the variation position to the stop position by the identification information moving means is stopped and displayed, posture displacement means for displacing the identification information from a predetermined stop posture to a different posture is provided. To play.

  According to the gaming machine described in (14) above, the same effect as that described in (7) above is obtained.

(15) In the gaming machine according to any one of (12) to (14),
Furthermore, the game machine characterized by having the enlarged display means which expands and displays the identification information stopped at the said stop position.

  According to the gaming machine described in the above (15), the same operational effect as the above-described operational effect described in (8) is obtained.

(16) In the gaming machine according to (0) or the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (15),
The gaming machine is a pachinko machine.

  According to the gaming machine described in the above (16), it is possible to provide a pachinko machine capable of clarifying the lottery result of the gaming machine and improving the fun of the game. The basic configuration of the pachinko machine is provided with an operation handle, and a ball as a game medium is launched into a predetermined game area in accordance with the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. In other words, the identification information (such as symbols) that is dynamically displayed on the display device is determined and stopped after a predetermined time on the condition that a winning (or passing through the operation gate) is required for the operation port. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, variable winning means (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include those to which values (including data written on magnetic cards as well as premium balls) are given.

(17) In the gaming machine according to (0) or the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (15),
The gaming machine is a slot machine.

  According to the gaming machine described in the above (17), it is possible to provide a slot machine capable of clarifying the lottery result of the gaming machine and improving the fun of the game. The basic configuration of the slot machine is as follows: “Variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and for operating the starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). As a result, the dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stopping (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. The game machine is provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information at that time is the specific identification information. In this case, examples of the game medium include coins and medals.

(18) In the gaming machine according to (0) or the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (15),
The gaming machine is a combination of a pachinko machine and a slot machine.

  According to the gaming machine described in (18), it is possible to provide a combination of a pachinko machine and a slot machine that can clarify the lottery result of the gaming machine and improve the fun of the game. Note that the basic configuration of the merged component is “equipped with an identification information variation display means (display means) for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means. The dynamic display of the identification information is started due to the operation of the operation lever (for example, the operation lever), and the movement of the identification information is performed due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player, on the condition that the specific display is the specific identification information at the time when the stop display is stopped, and the ball is used as a game medium. And a predetermined number of balls are required at the start of the dynamic display of the identification information, and a large number of balls are paid out when a special gaming state occurs. The machine ".

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as “pachinko machine”) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which the inner frame 12 and the front frame set 14 are opened with respect to the outer frame 11. However, FIG. 2 shows a state in which the lower plate unit 13 is removed from the inner frame 12 for convenience.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10, and an inner frame 12 that is supported on one side of the outer frame 11 so as to be opened and closed. ing. Below, the structure of the outer frame 11 and the inner frame 12 is demonstrated in detail separately.

  The outer frame 11 is formed in a rectangular shape as a whole by a wooden plate material, and each plate material is assembled by a detachable fastener such as a small screw. In the present embodiment, the outer dimension of the outer frame 11 is 809 mm (inner dimension 771 mm), and the outer dimension in the left and right direction is 518 mm (inner dimension 480 mm). The outer frame 11 may be made of a light metal such as resin or aluminum.

  The opening / closing axis of the inner frame 12 is set so as to extend vertically on the opposite side (left side of the pachinko machine 10 in FIG. 1) from the position where the handle (game ball launching handle 18 described later) is installed as viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. The inner frame 12 can be sufficiently opened to the front side with the opening / closing axis as an axis. For example, if the opening / closing axis of the inner frame 12 is in the vertical direction on the handle installation location side (the right side of the pachinko machine 10 in FIG. 1), the head of the game ball launching handle 18 is adjacent when the inner frame 12 is opened. The inner frame 12 cannot be fully opened because it interferes with the next pachinko machine or card unit (ball lending unit). The inner frame 12 is made of a synthetic resin, specifically, ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) resin. By doing so, it is highly viscous and resistant to impact, and can be manufactured at low cost.

  The configuration of the inner frame 12 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view showing a state in which the front frame set 14 is removed from the pachinko machine 10 (however, in FIG. 3, the configuration in the game area on the surface of the game board 30 is shown as blank for convenience).

  The inner frame 12 is roughly divided into a lower tray unit 13 attached to the lowermost portion thereof, and an opening / closing axis on the left and right sides of the inner frame 12 in the upper range of the lower tray unit 13 as an axis. A front frame set 14 that is freely attached, a resin base 20 to be described later, and a game board 30 that is attached to the rear side of the resin base 20 are provided. Each of these configurations will be described in detail below.

  The lower plate unit 13 is fixed to the inner frame 12 with a fastener such as a screw. On the front side of the lower tray unit 13, a lower tray 15, a ball release lever 17, a game ball launching handle 18, an ashtray 22, and a sound output port 24 are provided. The lower tray 15 as a ball receiving tray is provided at the substantially central portion of the lower tray unit 13, and the game balls discharged from the discharge port 16 can be stored in the lower tray 15. The ball removal lever 17 is for removing a game ball in the lower plate 15. By moving the ball removal lever 17 to the left in FIG. 1, a predetermined position on the bottom surface of the lower plate 15 is opened, The game balls stored in the dish 15 can be pulled out downward through the opening on the bottom surface of the lower dish 15. The game ball launching handle 18 is disposed so as to protrude to the front side on the right side of the lower plate 15. In accordance with the operation of the game ball launching handle 18 by the player, the game ball launching device 38 drives the game ball toward a game board 30 described later. The game ball launching device 38 includes a game ball launching handle 18, a set handle 228, which will be described later, a launching motor 229 (see FIG. 6), and the like. The game ball launching device 38 described above corresponds to the game ball launching means in the present invention. The sound output port 24 is an output port for outputting sound from the speaker 24 provided in the lower plate unit 13 or on the back surface. The ashtray 22 is provided on the left side of the lower plate 15. The right side of the ashtray 22 is cantilevered by the lower plate 15 so that the ashtray 22 rotates about the axis in the left-right direction (horizontal direction).

  Note that most of the lower dish unit 13 is molded of ABS resin in the same manner as the inner frame 12. By doing so, it is highly viscous and resistant to impact, and can be manufactured at low cost. In particular, the surface layer forming the lower plate 15 and the front panel portion behind the lower plate are formed of flame-retardant ABS resin. For this reason, this part is difficult to burn.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the front frame set 14 is attached to the inner frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. Like the inner frame 12, the front frame set 14 has an open / close axis extending vertically to the left when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. It can be opened to the front side with an axial center. Moreover, the front frame set 14 is attached so as to fit into the outer wall (rib) 12b (see FIG. 3) of the inner frame 12. That is, since at least a part of the side surface of the front frame set 14 is attached so as to fit into the outer wall (rib) 12b of the inner frame 12, foreign matter (from the gap between the inner frame 12 and the front frame set 14) Such as a needle or thin plate) can be prevented. Further, since the front frame set 14 is made of a synthetic resin, specifically, an ABS resin, like the inner frame 12, the front frame set 14 is highly viscous and resistant to impact, and can be manufactured at low cost.

  On the other hand, an upper plate 19 as a receiving tray for game balls is integrally provided below the front frame set 14 (above the lower plate 15). Here, the upper plate 19 is a ball receiving tray for temporarily storing the game balls and guiding them to the game ball launching device 38 while aligning them in a line. In the conventional pachinko machine, a front decorative frame that can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame is provided below the front frame set, and the upper decorative frame is provided on the front decorative frame. The upper plate 19 is provided directly to the front frame set 14 and is omitted. Similar to the lower plate 15, the upper plate 19 has a structure in which the surface layer is formed of flame-retardant ABS resin.

  Here, the front frame set 14 is provided to be extended below the pachinko machine 10 so as not to interfere with at least the game ball launching handle 18. The dimension to the lower end of the front frame set 14 (H1 in FIG. 1) is, for example, about 201 mm in one existing model, but is about 172 mm, which is about 30 mm smaller in the pachinko machine 10. In addition, along with this, the dimension from the lower end of the pachinko machine 10 to the upper plate 19 (H2 in FIG. 1) is also reduced, and in the existing model, for example, it is about 298 mm, whereas in this pachinko machine 10, it is 261 mm. It has become. In such a configuration, there is a concern that the distance between the nozzle part of the ball lending device and the upper plate 19 will increase due to the lowering of the position of the upper plate 19, and the spilled out game balls that are lent out in this embodiment, A part of the peripheral wall of the upper plate 19 was raised at a portion (left side portion) that receives the game ball from the nozzle portion (the high wall portion 19a in FIG. 1). Thereby, even if it has the structure which lowered the position of the top plate 19, inconveniences, such as spilling out of a rental game ball, are eliminated. In addition, the height dimension of the high wall part 19a should just be commensurate with the down dimension of the upper plate 19, and was 25 mm in the present Example.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the inner frame 12 is mainly composed of a resin base 20 having a rectangular outer shape, and a substantially circular window hole 21 is formed at the center of the resin base 20. A game board 30 is detachably mounted on the rear side of the resin base 20. The game board 30 is made of a rectangular plywood, and is attached in a state in which the peripheral edge thereof is in contact with the back side of the resin base 20 (inner frame 12). Accordingly, a substantially central portion of the front surface portion of the game board 30 is exposed to the front surface side of the inner frame 12 through the window hole 21 of the resin base 20. The vertical length of the game board 30 is 476 mm, and the horizontal length is 452 mm (same size as before).

  Next, the configuration of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a front view showing the configuration of the game board 30. The game board 30 includes a general winning port 31, a variable winning device 32, a first starting port 33 (for example, an operation chucker), a second starting port 34 (for example, a through gate), a variable display unit 35, and the like. These general winning port 31, variable winning device 32, first starting port 33 (for example, operation chucker), second starting port 34 (for example, through gate), variable display unit 35, etc. It arrange | positions at each through-hole formed by processing, respectively, and is attached with the wood screw etc. from the game board 30 front side. A game ball enters the above-described general winning port 31, variable winning device 32, and first start port 33, and the detected balls are described later (a winning port switch 221, a count switch 223, an operating port switch 224, etc.). Based on the output of the detection switch, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the upper plate 19 (or the lower plate 15). In addition, the game board 30 is provided with an out port 36, and game balls that have not entered the various winning devices etc. are guided through the out port 36 to a ball discharge path (not shown). It has become. A number of nails are implanted in the game board 30 in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the game balls, and various members (instruments) are arranged.

  The variable display unit 35 has a first symbol display device 42 for variably displaying a first symbol (for example, a special symbol) as identification information with a winning at the first starting port 33 as a trigger, and a second starting port 34. And a second symbol display device 41 for variably displaying a second symbol (for example, a normal symbol).

  The second symbol display device 41 includes display portions 43a and 43b for the second symbol and a holding lamp 44. In this embodiment, the display unit 43a for the second symbol is provided, for example, in the vicinity of the left corner of the display screen of the first symbol display device 42. Are alternately displayed in red or blue. The display unit 43b for the second symbol is provided adjacent to the right side of the display unit 43a. Like the display unit 43a described above, the external shape is a quadrangle, and the entire rectangular area is red. Or they are displayed alternately in blue. In the second symbol display device 41, for example, the display symbol (ordinary symbol) by the display units 43a and 43b fluctuates every time the game ball passes through the second starting port 34. Specifically, the display symbols 43a and 43b When the display color is alternately changed to red and blue, and the change display is stopped in the same color (when both the display units 43a and 43b are stopped in red or blue display), the first start port 33 is predetermined. It is configured to be activated (opened) only for a period of time. The number of times that the game ball has passed through the second start opening 34 is held up to a maximum of 4 times, and the number of times the game ball is held is lighted and displayed by the hold lamp 44.

  The display units 43a and 43b are a plurality of display units that are variably displayed on a part of the first symbol display device 42 (liquid crystal display device). A single display unit that is variably displayed on the screen, or a device separate from the first symbol display device 42 (for example, a configuration that is variably displayed by switching the lighting of one or more lamps) When the display unit 43a displays “O”, the display unit 43b displays “X”, and the display units 43a and 43b alternately display “O” and “X”. Various configurations such as one in which the start port 33 is activated (opened) for a predetermined time and the first start port 33 is not activated (opened) when the display is stopped with “×”. It may be adopted. Similarly, the hold lamp 44 may be configured to be variably displayed on a part of the first symbol display device 42. The second symbol display device 41 described above corresponds to the normal identification information fluctuation display means in the present invention.

  The first symbol display device 42 is configured as a liquid crystal display device, and the display content is controlled by a display control device 45 described later. On the first symbol display device 42, symbols as identification information are displayed, for example, at three locations on the left, middle, and right. These symbols are variably displayed on the first symbol display device 42 so as to rotate. In the present embodiment, the first symbol display device 42 (liquid crystal display device) includes a large liquid crystal display of, for example, an 8-inch size. The variable display device unit 35 is provided with a center frame 47 so as to surround the first symbol display device 42. The first symbol display device 42 described above corresponds to the display means (identification information fluctuation display means) in the present invention, and the display control device 45 described above corresponds to the display control means in the present invention.

  The variable winning device 32 is normally in a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won or difficult to win, and is repeatedly operated between an open state in which a game ball is easy to win and a normal closed state in the event of a big win. ing. More specifically, when a game ball wins at the first start opening 33, the symbols are displayed in a variable manner on the first symbol display device 42, and the confirmed symbol after the stop is a combination of specific symbols set in advance. A special gaming state occurs as a necessary condition. The large winning opening of the variable winning device 32 is in a predetermined open state, and the game ball is configured to be in a state where it is easy to win a prize (a big hit state). Specifically, the passage of a predetermined time or a predetermined number of winnings is defined as one round, and the big winning opening of the variable winning device 32 is repeatedly opened a predetermined number of times. The number of times that the game ball has passed through the first start port 33 is held up to a maximum of 4 times, and the number of times that the game ball is held is lit and displayed by the hold lamp 46. Note that the hold lamp 46 may be configured so as to be variably displayed on a part of the first symbol display device 42.

  Further, the game board 30 is provided with a rail unit 50 for guiding the game ball launched from the game ball launching device 38 to the upper part of the game board 30, and is launched in accordance with the turning operation of the game ball launch handle 18. The played game balls are guided to a predetermined game area through the rail unit 50. The rail unit 50 is formed of a ring-shaped resin molded product (for example, a molded product added with fluororesin), and has an inner rail 51 and an outer rail 52 that are integrally formed in an inner and outer double. . In addition, since the rail unit 50 is shape | molded by adding a fluororesin, it can reduce the frictional resistance of the game ball about the back surface 50a shown in FIG. The inner rail 51 is formed in a substantially annular shape except for about 1/4 of the upper part, and the outer rail 52 is formed so that a part (mainly the left side) faces the inner rail 51. In this case, a guide rail is constituted by the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52, and a spherical guide passage is formed by a portion (the left portion toward the left) where the rails 51 and 52 are parallel to each other with a predetermined interval. The ball guide passage is formed in a groove shape having a contact surface with the game board 30, that is, a groove shape in which the front side is opened.

  A return ball preventing member 53 is attached to the tip of the inner rail 51 (upper left portion in FIG. 4). This prevents a situation in which the game ball once guided from the ball guide path between the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52 to the upper part of the game board 30 returns to the ball guide path again. Yes. Further, a return rubber 54 is attached to the outer rail 52 at a position corresponding to the maximum flight portion of the game ball (upper right portion in FIG. 4: a portion corresponding to the tip portion of the outer rail 52). Therefore, the game ball fired at a predetermined momentum or more hits the return rubber 54 and is bounced back. On the inner surface of the outer rail 52, there is a sliding plate 55 as a long metal strip made of stainless steel to make the flight of the game ball smoother, that is, to reduce the frictional resistance of the game ball. It is attached.

  An arc-shaped flange 56 projecting outward is formed on the outer peripheral portion of the rail unit 50. The flange 56 constitutes a mounting surface for the game board 30. When the rail unit 50 is attached to the game board 30, the flange 56 is brought into contact with the game board 30, and in this state, screws or the like are inserted into a plurality of through holes formed in the flange 56. The rail unit 50 is fastened to 30. In this embodiment, in order to fasten at least the left side of the rail unit 50 to the game board 30, the left side of the rail unit 50 is fastened to the game board 30 with more screws than the right side. The adhesion to the game board 30 with respect to the left side can be improved, and the ball flying of the game ball can be improved. This is because if the left side of the rail unit 50 is wobbled with respect to the game board 30, the momentum of the game ball emitted to the rail unit 50 is absorbed by the wobble.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the top, bottom, left, and right ends of the rail unit 50 are formed in a substantially straight line (flat) when viewed from the front. That is, the flange 56 is cut off at each of the upper, lower, left and right ends of the rail unit 50, and the rail diameter can be expanded in a limited area in the pachinko machine 10, that is, the game area on the game board 30 can be expanded. ing.

  A convex portion 57 is formed at the entrance of the ball guide passage between the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52 so as to close a part of the ball guide passage. The convex portion 57 is provided in a substantially vertical direction from the inner rail 51 to the lower end portion of the rail unit 50, and a foul ball that does not reach the game area and flows backward in the ball guide passage is used as a foul ball passage 63 (see FIG. 3). Play a role in guiding. The lower right corner and the lower left corner of the game board 30 are spaces for sticking stickers (S1, S2 in FIG. 4) and plates such as stamps (for example, serial numbers are described). In order to secure this adhering space, notches 58 and 59 are formed in the flange 56. By sticking a seal such as a certificate (S1, S2 in FIG. 4) to the lower right corner or the lower left corner of the game board 30, the game board 30 and the certificate can be uniquely defined.

  Next, the game area will be described. The game area is partitioned and formed in a substantially circular shape by the inner peripheral portion (inner and outer rails) of the rail unit 50. In particular, in this embodiment, the game area partitioned on the board surface of the game board 30 is far more than conventional. It is greatly configured. In the present embodiment, the distance between the uppermost point of the outer rail 52 and the lower part of the game board 30 is 445 mm (58 mm longer than the conventional product), and is from the extreme left position of the outer rail 52 to the extreme right position of the inner rail 51. The distance is 435 mm (50 mm longer than the conventional product). The distance from the extreme left position of the inner rail 51 to the extreme right position of the inner rail 51 is 418 mm.

  In the present embodiment, the game area is a region surrounded by the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52 as viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, except for the guide rail region which is a parallel part of the inner and outer rails 51 and 52. As an area. Therefore, when it is referred to as a game area, the guide rail portion is not included, and the left limit position toward the game area is specified not by the outer rail 52 but by the inner rail 51. Similarly, the right limit position toward the game area is specified by the inner rail 51. The lower limit position of the game area is specified by the lower end position of the game board 30. Further, the upper limit position of the game area is specified by the outer rail 52.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the width of the game area (maximum width in the left-right direction) is 418 mm, and the height of the game area (maximum width in the vertical direction) is 445 mm.

  Here, the width of the gaming area is preferably at least 380 mm. More preferably, it is 390 mm or more, 400 mm or more, 410 mm or more, 420 mm or more, 430 mm or more, 440 mm or more, 450 mm or more, and further 460 mm or more. Of course, it may be 470 mm or more. That is, the width of the game area is preferably as large as possible from the viewpoint of expanding the game area. The height of the game area is preferably at least 400 mm. More preferably, it is 410 mm or more, 420 mm or more, 430 mm or more, 440 mm or more, 450 mm or more, and more preferably 460 mm or more. Of course, it is good also as 470 mm or more, 480 mm or more, and 490 mm or more. In other words, the height of the game area is preferably as large as possible from the viewpoint of expanding the game area. In addition, about the combination of the said width | variety and height, it is good also as what combined the said numerical value arbitrarily.

  In the present embodiment, the ratio of the area of the game area to the surface of the game board 30 is about 70%, which is much larger than the conventional area ratio. Note that the area ratio of the game area to the surface of the game board 30 has been only about 50% in the past, so it can be said that the game area is considerably expanded on the premise that the game board 30 is shared. It should be noted that the external shape of the pachinko machine 10 is almost uniform among manufacturers for the convenience of installation in the game hall, and in the situation where the size of the game board 30 must be the same, the surface of the game board 30 as described above. Increasing the ratio of the area of the gaming area to about 20% is very significant from the viewpoint of expanding the gaming area. Here, the ratio is preferably at least 60% or more. More preferably, it is 65% or more, More preferably, it is 70% or more. Further, if it is 75% or more exceeding the case of this embodiment, it is more desirable. Furthermore, it may be 80% or more.

  Further, the ratio of the area of the game area to the area of the front side of the entire pachinko machine 10 is about 40%, which is a much larger area ratio than before. The area ratio of the game area to the area of the front side of the entire pachinko machine 10 is desirably 35% or more. Of course, it may be 40% or more, 45% or more, or 50% or more.

  In addition, the 2nd starting port 34 located in the both sides of the variable display apparatus unit 35 has a guide mechanism in which the game ball which passed this 2nd starting port 34 is approached toward the center. Thereby, even when the game area is expanded in the left-right direction, the game ball can be guided toward the center first start port 33 and the variable prize-winning device 32. By expanding, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest due to difficulty in winning a game ball. Furthermore, by extending the game area in the left-right direction, various arrangements of the second start port 34, a plurality of nails (guide nails for guiding the game ball to the center), and other accessories are provided. Thus, the behavior of the game ball in the game areas on the left and right sides of the variable display device unit 35 can be made more interesting. Further, since the game area is also expanded in the vertical direction, the second start port 34, a plurality of nails, a windmill, and other accessories can be arranged in various ways. The behavior of the game ball can be made even more interesting.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 3, in the resin base 20, below the window hole 21 (game board 30), a launch rail 61 for guiding the game ball immediately after being launched from the game ball launcher 38 is attached. ing. The firing rail 61 is fixedly attached to the resin base 20 via a metal plate 62 behind the firing rail 61, and is configured to extend linearly at a predetermined firing angle (launch angle). Accordingly, the game ball that is launched in accordance with the turning operation of the game ball launching handle 18 is first launched obliquely upward along the launch rail 61, and thereafter, into the predetermined game area through the ball guide path of the rail unit 50 as described above. Guided.

  In the case of this pachinko machine 10, it has already been described that the game area is greatly expanded compared to the conventional case, but under such a configuration, the curvature of the guide rail must be reduced, so that the launch ball is stabilized. Need some ingenuity. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the launch position of the game ball is lowered and the inclination angle (launch angle) of the launch rail 61 is made somewhat larger than that of the existing one (that is, the launch rail 61 is raised) to further launch. The length of the rail 61 is made longer than the existing one so as to ensure a sufficiently long ball guiding distance. Thereby, the game ball launched from the game ball launcher 38 can be guided to the guide rail in a more stable state. Particularly in this case, the launch rail 61 is formed so as to extend from the launch position of the game ball launcher 38 to a position beyond the center position (out port 36) of the game area.

  Further, there is a gap of a predetermined interval between the firing rail 61 and the rail unit 50 (guidance rail), and a foul ball passage 63 is formed below the gap. Therefore, if the game ball launched from the game ball launching device 38 does not reach the return ball prevention member 53 and returns to the inside of the guide rail as a foul ball, the foul ball passes through the foul ball passage 63 to the lower plate. 15 is discharged. Incidentally, in the case of the present embodiment, the length of the firing rail 61 is about 240 mm, and the length of the gap at the tip of the firing rail (the length on the extension line of the firing rail 61) is about 40 mm.

  When the foul spheres flow backward in the guide rail, most of them flow along the outer rail 52 and drop downward when reaching the lower end of the outer rail 52. However, some foul spheres fall inside the guide rail. There is also a thing that jumps to the inner rail 51 side. At this time, the splashed foul ball hits the convex portion 57 at the entrance of the ball guide passage and is guided to the foul ball passage 63. Thereby, all of the foul balls are surely guided to the foul ball passage 63. This suppresses interference between the foul ball and the next game ball to be launched.

  Although detailed disclosure of the drawings is omitted, game balls are supplied to the game ball launcher 38 one by one from the ball outlet on the front frame set 14 side (the ball outlet leading from the most downstream portion of the upper plate 19). . At this time, since the launch position of the game ball is lowered in the present embodiment, the drop from the exit of the ball on the front frame set 14 side to the launch position becomes large, but in the vicinity of the base end portion of the launch rail 61, its right side and Guide members 65 and 66 were installed on the front side. Thereby, the game ball supplied from the ball exit on the front frame set 14 side is always set at a predetermined launch position, and a stable launch operation can be realized. Further, the game ball launching device 38 is provided with a ball striking ball, and a game ball is launched with the rotation of the ball striking center around the shaft portion. Therefore, while aiming to reduce the weight of the hitting ball by changing the material to light metal such as aluminum and reducing the size of the shaft, the head portion of the hitting ball (on the side opposite to the shaft) is secured to ensure sufficient firing force. A weight is provided at the end. Thereby, sufficient and stable launch of the game ball can be realized. By providing the weight portion of the hitting ball projecting upward, it is possible to easily pick or hit the hitting ball, and it is easy to adjust the hitting strength of the hitting tip.

  In addition, the code | symbol 67 in FIG. 3 is the discharge port connected to the upper plate 19, and a game ball is discharged to the upper plate 19 through this discharge port 67. FIG. The discharge port 67 is provided with an openable / closable shutter 68 that is displaced between a substantially horizontal state and a substantially vertical state with a substantially horizontal rotation axis as an axis. In a state where the front frame set 14 is released from the inner frame 12 (the state shown in FIG. 3), the shutter 68 is changed from a substantially horizontal state to a substantially vertical state by an urging force of a spring or the like, so that the game ball does not fall out from the discharge port 67. The discharge port 67 is closed. When the front frame set 14 is closed, the shutter 68 is pushed open by a ball passage rod 69 (see FIG. 2) provided on the back surface of the front frame set 14 to be in a substantially horizontal state. The game ball discharged toward the direction passes through the ball passage ridge 69 and is discharged to the upper plate 19 without any leakage. Therefore, in this pachinko machine 10 in which the front decorative frame is omitted and the upper plate 19 is directly provided to the front frame set 14, the game balls inside the payout passage and the like are outside the pachinko machine 10 when the front frame set 14 is opened. Inconveniences such as spilling out can be prevented.

  The resin base 20 is provided with a substantially rectangular small window 71 at the lower right portion of the window hole 21. Therefore, a sticker such as a stamp (S1 in FIG. 4) stretched at the lower right corner of the game board 30 can be seen through the small window 71. Further, a sticker or the like can be attached from the small window 71.

  As shown in FIG. 3, support brackets 81 and 82 are attached to the left end portion of the inner frame 12 as a support mechanism for the front frame set 14. The upper support fitting 81 is provided with a support hole 83 having a notch on the front side of the figure, and the lower support fitting 82 is provided with a protruding shaft 84 protruding in the vertical direction.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a front frame set open detection switch 90 that detects that the front frame set 14 is opened with respect to the inner frame 12 is provided above the inner frame 12. When the front frame set 14 is opened, it is output from the front frame set open detection switch 90 to the computer for the hall (in the pachinko parlor). When the front frame set 14 is closed, the metal reinforcing plates 132 and 131 of the front frame set 14 shown in FIG. 5 come into contact with the pair of metal fittings 92 of the inner frame 12 shown in FIG. The grounding of the front frame set 14 is secured.

  Here, the front frame set 14 described above will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5 is a rear view of the front frame set 14. The front frame set 14 is formed with a substantially elliptical window 101 so that most of the game area can be visually recognized from the outside. Specifically, the window portion 101 has a shape in which a substantially central portion on the left and right sides is curved relatively gently as compared with the upper and lower sides. The substantially central portion may be linear. In the present embodiment, the distance between the upper end of the window portion 101 (the uppermost portion of the outer rail 52 and the upper end of the game area) and the upper end of the front frame set 14 (the vertical width of the so-called upper frame portion) is 61 mm. It is significantly shorter than the prior art with an upper frame width of about 85 mm to 95 mm. As a result, the upper area of the game area can be easily secured, and the large variable display device unit 35 can also be arranged relatively upward. The distance between the upper end of the front frame set 14 is desirably 80 mm or less, more desirably 70 mm or less, and further desirably 60 mm or less. Of course, as long as a predetermined strength can be ensured, it may be 50 mm or less.

  Further, the shortest distance between the left end of the window portion 101 and the left end of the front frame set 14 when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10 (the left-right width of the so-called left side frame portion: shown on the right side in FIG. 5), The frame width on the opening / closing axis side is set to be relatively large in order to increase the strength and support strength of the front frame set 14 itself. In this case, as is apparent from a comparison between FIGS. 1 and 3, in the state where the front frame set 14 is closed, not only the left end portion of the outer rail 52 but also the left end portion of the inner rail 51 is the left frame portion. Obscured by. That is, at least a part of the guide rail overlaps and is covered with the left frame portion of the front frame set 14 when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. Even if it becomes difficult to visually recognize the game ball in this way, it is only a passing point where the game ball is guided to the game area, and it is difficult to see the game ball in the game area where the player mainly enjoys the game. It doesn't mean. Therefore, there is no trouble in actual game. Moreover, while such a trouble does not arise, sufficient intensity | strength and support strength of the front frame set 14 are securable. Incidentally, the distance in the left-right direction between the left end position of the outer rail 52 and the left end position of the outer frame 11 when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10 is 21 mm, the right end position of the game area (the right end position of the inner rail 51) and the outer frame 11 The distance in the left-right direction with respect to the right end position is 44 mm.

  In addition, the front frame set 14 is provided with light emitting means such as various lamps around it (for example, a corner portion). These light emitting means play a role of enhancing the effect of the game during the game by changing and controlling the light emission mode such as lighting and blinking according to the change of the game state at the time of big hit or predetermined reach. For example, at the periphery of the window portion 101, an annular illumination portion 102 containing a light emitting means such as an LED is provided symmetrically, and at the center of the annular illumination portion 102 and at the top of the pachinko machine 10, Similarly, a central illumination unit 103 having a built-in light emitting means such as an LED is provided. In the pachinko machine 10, the central illumination unit 103 functions as a jackpot lamp, and lights and blinks when the jackpot is informed that the jackpot is being hit. Further, the upper plate 19 is also provided around the upper plate 19 with an upper plate illumination unit 104 having a built-in light emitting means such as an LED. In addition, on the left and right sides of the central illumination unit 103, there are provided a prize ball lamp 105 that is lit during the payout of a prize ball and an error display lamp 106 that is lit when a predetermined error occurs. Further, a small window 107 made of a transparent resin is provided so as to be adjacent to the lower end portion of the annular illumination portion 102 so that a part of the inner frame 12 surface, the game board 30 surface, or the like can be visually recognized. Since the predetermined portion of the small window 107 is flat, the certificate paper or the like attached to the lower right corner of the game board 30 can be suitably read from the flat portion of the small window 107 by a machine.

  In addition, a ball lending operation unit 120 is disposed below the window unit 101, and the ball lending operation unit 120 is provided with a ball lending button 121, a return button 122, and a frequency display unit 123. When the ball lending operation unit 120 is operated with a bill or a card inserted in a card unit (ball lending unit) (not shown) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, a game ball is lent according to the operation. Done. The ball lending button 121 is operated to obtain a lending ball based on information recorded on a card or the like (recording medium), and the lending ball is supplied to the upper plate 19 as long as there is a remaining amount on the card or the like. Is done. The return button 122 is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted into the card unit. The frequency display unit 123 displays remaining amount information such as a card. It should be noted that the ball rental operation unit 120 is not necessary for a pachinko machine in which game balls are lent directly to the upper plate from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit, that is, a so-called cash machine. Therefore, a decorative seal or the like is attached to the installation portion of the ball rental operation unit 120. Thereby, the common use of the lending operation unit of the pachinko machine using the card unit and the cash machine can be achieved.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the vicinity of the small window 107 on the left side of the front frame set 14 is not protruded more than necessary to the front side (the front side in FIG. 1). Thus, when a game ball is lent directly to the upper plate 19 from the card sand ball lending device provided on the left side of the pachinko machine 10, the tip of the nose portion (so-called elephant nose) of the ball lending device is discharged. An exit can be suitably located in the upper position of the top plate 19, and the game ball lent from the nose part of the said ball lending apparatus can be received by the top plate 19. FIG.

  Various reinforcing members made of metal are provided on the back side of the front frame set 14 so as to surround the window portion 101. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, reinforcing plates 131, 132, 133, and 134 are respectively attached to the back side of the front frame set 14 and on the top, bottom, left, and right sides of the window portion 101. These reinforcing plates 131 to 134 are connected in contact with each other, but resin parts 135 for avoiding direct contact are interposed at the connecting portions of the left and upper reinforcing plates 132 and 133 in the drawing. Thus, since the resin part 135 is interposed in the connection part of the reinforcement boards 132 and 133, it can prevent that a noise loops with the reinforcement boards 131-134. Further, the right reinforcing plate 131 of FIG. 5 is provided with an engaging claw 131a having a hook shape at an intermediate position thereof, and this engaging claw 131a is formed on the inner frame 12 with the front frame set 14 closed. It is configured to be engaged with the hole 12a (see FIG. 3). With this configuration, the front frame set 14 is configured to include the upper plate 19, and even if the upper and lower pivot support positions are extended, the front frame set 14 can be prevented from being lifted at the intermediate position. Therefore, an illegal act or the like floating the front frame set 14 is suppressed.

  The lower reinforcing plate 134 is provided with a resin rail side wall member 136 at a position facing the firing rail 61 (see FIG. 3). The rail side wall member 136 becomes the side wall of the firing rail 61 when the front frame set 14 is closed. Therefore, the game ball is prevented from spilling from the launch rail 61.

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

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the game area is expanded. Therefore, when the front frame set 14 is closed, one of the guide rails configured by the inner and outer rails 52 and 53 is used. The part is covered with the front frame set 14. Therefore, in the guide rail, a portion where the front open portion cannot be covered with the glass 137 is formed. In such a case, for example, when the game ball launched from the game ball launcher 38 returns without reaching the return ball prevention member 53, the game ball spills (jumps out) from the guide rail, or the outer rail 52 and the glass. 137. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a rail cover 140 for covering the front side open portion of the guide rail is attached to the front frame set 14.

  The rail cover 140 is a substantially flat plate having a substantially arc shape, and is formed of a transparent resin. The rail cover 140 has an arc shape corresponding to the shape of the guide rail, and covers the section from the base end portion of the guide rail to the vicinity of the tip end portion along the peripheral edge of the window portion 101. It is attached to the back side of the set 14. In particular, the size and shape of the rail cover 140 on the inner diameter side substantially match those of the inner rail 52. When the rail cover 140 is attached, the surface side of the rail cover 140 is in contact with the glass 137. When the front frame set 14 is closed, the back surface of the rail cover 140 covers almost the entire area of the guide rail. Thereby, the collision of the game ball with the glass 137 can be prevented in most sections of the guide rail. Therefore, adverse effects such as breakage due to contact with the glass 137 can be suppressed.

  Further, a portion where the guide rail protrudes from the side edge portion of the glass 137 is provided at the right end portion of the rail cover 140 (that is, the portion which becomes the right end in the state of FIG. 5 where the rail cover 140 is attached to the front frame set 14). A covering portion 141 for covering is provided. As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of problems such as game balls spilling out of the guide rail (jumping out) or being caught between the outer rail 52 and the glass 137.

  Further, on the back side of the rail cover 140, a ridge 142 is formed that extends in an arc along the inner edge of the rail cover 140 and protrudes toward the front side of FIG. The ridge 142 is configured to overlap the inner rail 52 substantially integrally with the rim 142 in a state of entering the guide rail when the front frame set 14 is closed. Therefore, for example, even if a wire or the like is intruded through a gap between the front frame set 14 and the inner frame 12 to perform an illegal act, it is very difficult to infiltrate the wire or the like into the game area inside the guide rail. Become. As a result, fraudulent acts performed using a wire or the like can be prevented. In addition, it is good also as a structure which forms the protrusion 142 in a wider range, for example along the whole region of the inner edge of the rail cover 140. According to this structure, it becomes difficult to infiltrate a wire etc. in a wider range, a wire etc. It is possible to more reliably prevent fraud performed using

  Further, support metal fittings 151 and 152 are attached to the right end portion of the front frame set 14 in FIG. 5 (left end portion when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10) as a support mechanism for the inner frame 12. Therefore, the front frame set 14 can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 12 by assembling the support brackets 151 and 152 on the front frame set 14 side to the support brackets 81 and 82 (see FIG. 3) on the inner frame 12 side. It comes to be installed.

  Next, the configuration of the back surface of the pachinko machine 10 will be described in detail. FIG. 6 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG.

  First, an overall outline of the rear configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. In the pachinko machine 10, various control boards are arranged on the back side (actually the back side of the inner frame 12 and the game board 30) so as to be arranged vertically or horizontally, or to be stacked in front and back, A game ball supply device (payout mechanism) for supplying game balls, a protective cover made of resin, and the like are attached. In this embodiment, various control boards are divided into two mounting bases to form two control board units, and these control board units are individually attached to the inner frame 12 or the back of the game board 30. ing. In this case, the main board and the sound lamp control board are mounted on one mounting base to form a unit, and the dispensing control board, launch control board, and power supply board are mounted on the other mounting base to form a unit. Here, for convenience, the former unit is referred to as “first control board unit 201”, and the latter unit is referred to as “second control board unit 202”.

  In addition, since the dispensing mechanism and the protective cover are integrated as one unit, and the resin portion is generally referred to as a back pack, the unit is referred to as a “back pack unit 203”. The detailed configuration of each unit 201 to 203 will be described later.

  The first control board unit 201, the second control board unit 202, and the back pack unit 203 are configured so that they can be attached and detached without using any tools or the like in units of units. It is provided and can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 12 or the back surface of the game board 30. This is also a device for making it possible to easily check a hidden configuration or the like even if the units 201 to 203 and other configurations are arranged one behind the other.

  Actually, the units 201 to 203 are arranged and attached as shown in the schematic diagram of FIG. In FIG. 8, the first control board unit 201 having a substantially L shape is arranged at substantially the center of the pachinko machine 10, and the second control board unit 202 is arranged therebelow. Further, the back pack unit 203 is arranged in a region partially overlapping the first control board unit 201.

  Specifically, the first control board unit 201 is provided with a support shaft part M1 at the left end portion when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the first control board unit 201 is centered on the axis A by the support shaft part M1. It can be opened and closed. Further, the first control board unit 201 is provided with a fastening portion M2 made of a ny latch or the like at the right end portion thereof (that is, the side opposite to the support shaft portion, more specifically, the open end side), and the locking claw portion M3 at the upper end portion. The first control board unit 201 is fixed and held to the main body of the pachinko machine by the fastening part M2 and the locking claw part M3.

  Further, the second control board unit 202 is provided with a support shaft part M4 at the right end when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the second control board unit 202 opens and closes around the axis B by the support shaft part M4. It is possible. Further, the second control board unit 202 is provided with a fastening portion M5 made of a ny latch or the like at the left end portion thereof (that is, the side opposite to the support shaft portion, more specifically, the open end side). 2 The control board unit 202 is fixedly held to the pachinko machine body.

  Further, the back pack unit 203 is provided with a support shaft portion M6 at the right end when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the back pack unit 203 can be opened and closed around the axis C by the support shaft portion M6. Yes. Further, the back pack unit 203 is provided with a fastening portion M7 made of a ny latch or the like on the left end portion thereof (that is, on the side opposite to the support shaft portion, more specifically, on the open end side), and at the upper end portion and the lower end portion, respectively. The backpack unit 203 is fixedly held to the main body of the pachinko machine by the fastening part M7 and the locking parts M8, M9.

  In this case, the development directions of the units 201 to 203 are not the same, and the first control board unit 201 opens to the left when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, whereas the second control board unit 202 and the back pack unit. 203 is configured to open to the right.

  On the other hand, FIG. 9 is a rear view showing the configuration in a state where the game board 30 is assembled to the inner frame 12. FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the inner frame 12 as viewed from the rear, and FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the game board 30 as viewed from the rear. Here, the back side structure of the inner frame 12 and the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The game board 30 is installed in a square frame-shaped installation area surrounded by the resin base 20 and does not fall off by a plurality of (four in this embodiment) locking fixtures 211 and 212 provided on the inner frame 12. So that it is fixed. The locking fixtures 211 and 212 can be manually rotated and can be switched between a fixed position (lock position) and a fixed release position (unlock position). FIG. 9 shows a locked state. The locking fixtures 211 at the three left and right sides of the game board 30 are L-shaped metal fittings formed by bending metal pieces, and are configured not to protrude outward from the inner frame when the game board 30 is fixed. Note that the locking fixture 212 at one lower portion of the game board 30 is an I-shaped fastener made of resin.

  A variable display device unit 35 is disposed in the center of the game board 30. In the variable display device unit 35, a frame cover 213 made of resin (for example, made of ABS) that covers the center frame 47 (see FIG. 3) from behind is provided to protrude rearward, and at the rear end of the frame cover 213, The 1st symbol display apparatus 42 and the display control apparatus 45 which are liquid crystal display devices are attached so that attachment or detachment is possible in the state piled up back and forth. In the frame cover 213, an LED control board for driving LEDs and the like built in the center frame 47 are disposed.

  A back frame set 215 is attached to the back surface of the game board 30 so as to surround the variable display device unit 35. The back frame set 215 is a thin resin-molded product (for example, made of ABS) provided so as to stick to the back surface of the game board 30, and a game ball collecting mechanism for collecting game balls won in various winning openings. Is formed. Specifically, below the back frame set 215, corresponding to the game board opening of the above-described general winning port 31, variable winning device 32, and first starting port 33 (see FIG. 3 respectively), and 1 on the downstream side. A collection passage 216 that collects at a place is formed. Also, below the game board 30, a discharge passage board 217 made of resin (for example, made of polycarbonate resin) is also attached to the inner frame 12, and a discharge ball is sent to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 in the discharge passage board 217. A discharge passage 218 for guiding is formed. Therefore, as illustrated in phantom lines in FIG. 9, all the game balls won in the general winning opening 31 etc. gather through the collection passage 216 of the back frame set 215, and further, the discharge passage 218 of the discharge passage board 217 is formed. Through the pachinko machine 10. In addition, the out port 36 (see FIG. 3) similarly communicates with the discharge passage 218, and the game balls that have not won any prize opening are discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 through the discharge passage 218.

  In the above configuration, with the lower end surface of the game board 30 as a boundary, a back frame set 215 (collection passage 216) is provided on the upper side, and a discharge passage board 217 (discharge passage 218) is provided on the lower side. The game board 30 is provided without overlapping (overlapping) in the front-rear direction. Therefore, when removing the game board 30 from the inner frame 12, there is no inconvenience that the discharge passage board 217 prevents the game board from being removed.

  The discharge passage board 217 is provided just behind the upper plate 19 on the front surface of the pachinko machine. A wire or the like is inserted from a ball discharge port (ball passage rod 69 in FIG. 2) leading to the upper plate 19, An illegal act of causing a wire or the like to enter the game area side through a gap between the inner frame 12 and the discharge passage board 217 can be considered. Accordingly, in the pachinko machine 10, a plate 219 extending in front of the pachinko machine so as to overlap the inner frame 12 almost integrally is provided just behind the upper plate 19 of the discharge passage board 217. Therefore, even if a wire or the like tries to enter from the gap between the inner frame 12 and the discharge passage board 217, the wire or the like is obstructed by the plate 219, and it is very difficult to make the wire or the like enter the game area. As a result, it is possible to prevent an illegal act such as forcibly opening the variable winning device 32 (large winning opening) using a wire or the like.

  In addition, on the back surface of the game board 30, a winning detection mechanism for detecting the passage of game balls such as various winning holes is provided. Specifically, a prize opening switch 221 is provided at a position corresponding to the general prize opening 31 on the front side of the game board 30, and a specific area switch 222 and a count switch 223 are provided in the variable prize winning device 32. The specific area switch 222 is a switch that determines that a game ball that has won the variable winning device 32 in the big hit state has entered a specific area (an area for determining whether or not to continue the big hit state), and the count switch 223 displays the winning ball. It is a switch to count. An operation port switch 224 is provided at a position corresponding to the first start port 33, and a gate switch 225 is provided at a position corresponding to the second start port 34. The operating port switch 224 described above corresponds to the ball entry detecting means (winning detection means) in the present invention.

  The prize opening switch 221 and the gate switch 225 are connected to a board relay board 226 through electric wiring (not shown), and this board relay board 226 is connected to a main board (main control device) described later. Further, the specific area switch 222 and the count switch 223 are connected to the special winning opening relay board 227, and the special winning opening relay board 227 is also connected to the main board. On the other hand, the operation port switch 224 is directly connected to the main board without passing through the relay board.

  Although not shown in the drawings, the variable prize winning device 32 is provided with a big prize opening solenoid for opening the big prize opening and a winning ball distribution plate solenoid for guiding the winning ball to a specific area. The starting port 33 is provided with an operating port solenoid for opening the electric accessory. In FIG. 9, reference numeral 228 denotes a set handle having a hitting ball and the like, and reference numeral 229 denotes a firing motor.

  The detection results detected by the winning detection mechanism are taken into a main board, which will be described later, and a payout command (the number of game balls to be paid out) corresponding to the winning situation is transmitted from the main board to the payout control board. The Then, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out by the output of the payout control board. In such a case, a conventional method (so-called evidence ball method) in which game balls won in various winning openings are once collected in a winning ball processing device and paid out after the winning ball processing device confirms the presence of winning balls one by one in order. Unlike the above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the winning of a game ball is electrically detected for each winning opening and the payout is immediately made (that is, the winning ball processing apparatus is abolished in the pachinko machine 10). doing). Therefore, even if there are a lot of game balls to be paid out, the payout can be carried out quickly. However, the conventional “evidence ball system” may be applied to the present invention.

  The back frame set 215 is provided with an attachment mechanism for attaching the first control board unit 201. Specifically, as this attachment mechanism, a support bracket 231 extending in the vertical direction is provided at the lower left corner portion when viewed from the back surface of the game board 30, and a pair of upper and lower support holes 231a on the same axis is provided in the support bracket 231. Is formed. In addition, in the lower right part of the game board 30, reference numeral 232 is a pair of upper and lower fastening holes (ny latch holes), and in the upper left part, reference numeral 233 is a locking claw piece.

  An attachment mechanism for attaching the second control board unit 202 and the back pack unit 203 is provided on the back surface of the inner frame 12. Specifically, a long support fitting 235 is attached to the right end of the inner frame 12, and the configuration is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 12, the support metal fitting 235 has a long plate-like metal fitting body 236, and the support hole 237 for the second control board unit is formed at two lower positions so as to stand up from the metal fitting body 236. At the same time, support hole portions 238 for the back pack unit are formed at two upper positions. Coaxial support holes are formed in the support hole portions 237 and 238, respectively. In addition, as an attachment mechanism for the second control board unit, the inner frame 12 is provided with a pair of upper and lower fastening holes (ny latch holes) 239 at the left end below the game board installation area. As a mounting mechanism for the back pack unit, the inner frame 12 is provided with a pair of upper and lower fastening holes (nylatching holes) 240 at the left end of the game board installation area. However, the support bracket for the second control board unit and the support bracket for the back pack unit can be provided as separate members. Reference numerals 241, 242, and 243 denote rotational fixtures for sandwiching and supporting the back pack unit 203 with the game board 30.

  In addition, in the rear configuration of the inner frame 12, a game ball paid out from a payout mechanism portion 352 described later is distributed to any one of the upper plate 19, the lower plate 15, and the discharge passage 218 in the lower right portion of the game board 30. A game ball distribution unit 245 is provided. That is, the opening 245 a of the game ball distribution unit 245 communicates with the upper plate 19, the opening 245 b communicates with the lower plate 15, and the opening 245 c communicates with the discharge passage 218. As shown in FIGS. 10 and 20, the game ball distribution unit 245 is separate from a later-described payout mechanism unit 352 located above the game ball distribution unit 245. As shown in FIG. 10, the game ball distributing unit 245 is fastened and fixed to the inner frame 12 with screws, and inserts a foreign object from the discharge port 67 (see FIG. 3) of the upper plate 19 of the pachinko machine 10. Even if the game ball distribution unit 245 is pushed to the back side, there is no gap between the game ball distribution unit 245 and the inner frame 12, and a foreign object is inserted into the gap. It can prevent fraud.

  In addition, a resin speaker box 246 for surrounding the back of the speaker 24 installed on the lower plate 15 is attached to the lower end portion of the inner frame 12, and the speaker box 246 improves the sound quality in the low frequency range. It has been.

  Next, the first control board unit 201 will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 is a front view of the first control board unit 201, FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the unit 201, FIG. 15 is an exploded perspective view of the unit 201, and FIG. 16 is an exploded perspective view of the unit 201 viewed from the back. .

  The first control board unit 201 has a mounting base 251 having a substantially L shape, and the main control device 261 and the sound lamp control device 262 are mounted on the mounting base 251. Here, the main control device 261 includes a CPU that controls the main control, a ROM that stores a game program, a RAM that stores necessary data according to the progress of the game, a port that communicates with various devices, and various lotteries. A main board including a random number generator used, a clock pulse generation circuit used for time counting and synchronization, etc., and the main board is made of a transparent resin material or the like; ). The substrate box 263 includes a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box base and a box cover that covers the opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected to each other by a sealing unit 264 (sealing means) so that the substrate box 263 is sealed.

  As the sealing unit 264 as the sealing means, any configuration can be applied as long as the box base and the box cover are connected so as not to be opened, but here, as shown in FIG. 14 and the like, five sealing members are connected. The box base and the box cover are connected so that they cannot be opened by inserting a locking claw into the long hole of the sealing member. The sealing process by the sealing unit 264 prevents unauthorized opening after the sealing, and makes it possible to detect such a situation early and easily even if the unauthorized opening is performed. It is possible to perform the opening / sealing process again even after the operation. That is, the sealing process is performed by inserting the locking claw into the long hole of at least one sealing member among the five sealing members constituting the sealing unit 264. And when opening the board | substrate box 263 by the malfunction of the accommodated main board | substrate etc., the connection of the sealing member in which the latching claw was inserted, and another sealing member is cut | disconnected. Thereafter, when the sealing process is performed again, the locking claws are inserted into the long holes of the other sealing members. If the history of opening the substrate box 263 is left in the substrate box 263, it can be easily found that the unauthorized opening has been performed by looking at the substrate box 263.

  The voice lamp control device 262 is a voice lamp including, for example, a CPU that controls voice and lamp display in accordance with instructions from the main control device 261 (main board) or the display control device 45, and other ROM, RAM, various ports, and the like. The audio lamp control board is housed in a board box 265 made of a transparent resin material or the like. A power relay board 266 is mounted on the sound lamp control device 262, and power supplied from a power board described later is output to the display control device 45 and the sound lamp control device 262 via the power relay board 266. It is like that.

  The mounting base 251 is formed of a colored (for example, green, blue, etc.) resin material (for example, made of polycarbonate resin), and has two substrate mounting surfaces 252 and 253 that are flat on the surface. These substrate mounting surfaces 252 and 253 extend in a direction orthogonal to each other and are formed with a step in the front-rear direction. However, the mounting base 251 may be a colorless transparent or translucent resin molded product.

  The main control device 261 (main substrate) is arranged in a landscape orientation on one substrate mounting surface 252 and the audio lamp control device 262 (audio lamp control substrate) is arranged in a portrait orientation on the other substrate mounting surface 253. It is arranged in the direction. In particular, the main control device 261 is disposed on the near side when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the sound lamp control device 262 is disposed on the back side. In this case, since the substrate mounting surfaces 252 and 253 are formed with steps in the front-rear direction, the control devices 261 and 262 are mounted in a state where the main controller 261 and the sound lamp controller 262 are mounted on the substrate mounting surfaces 252 and 253. Are arranged with a part of them stacked one after the other. That is, as can be seen in FIG. 14 and the like, the main controller 261 is arranged in a state where a part (about 1/3 in the present embodiment) is floated. Therefore, the sound lamp control device 262 can be expanded to an area overlapping with the main control device 261, and the enlargement of the control board can be dealt with satisfactorily. Also, each control device can be installed efficiently. Further, when the first control board unit 201 is mounted on the game board 30, a space is secured behind the board mounting surface 252 so that the variable winning device 32 and its electric wiring can be installed without difficulty.

  As shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the board mounting surface 252 for the main board has horizontally elongated through holes 254 at two positions on the left and right. Correspondingly, the substrate box 263 of the main control device 261 is provided with rotating fixtures 267 at two places on the left and right sides of the back surface thereof. When the main controller 261 is mounted on the board mounting surface 252, the fixing tool 267 is passed through the through hole 254 of the board mounting surface 252, and the fixing tool 267 is rotated in this state to lock the main control apparatus 261. The Therefore, even if the main control device 261 is arranged in a state where it floats as described above, inconveniences such as dropping off of the main control device 261 can be avoided. The main controller 261 opens the back pack unit 203 with the axis C as the axis and opens the first control board unit 201 with the axis A as the axis, and then the first control board unit 201 (the board mounting surface 252). ) Cannot be removed unless the lock 267 is unlocked from the back side, so that a deterrent effect such as removal of the substrate can be expected. A grid-like rib 255 is provided on the back surface of the substrate mounting surface 252 for the main substrate.

  The mounting base 251 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 256 on the left end surface of FIG. 14 and the like. By attaching the support shafts 256 to the support fitting 231 shown in FIG. The game board 30 is supported so that it can be opened and closed. Further, the mounting base 251 is provided with a pair of upper and lower nai latches 257 as fasteners at the right end portion and a long hole 258 at the upper end portion, and the nai latch 257 is fitted into the fastening hole 232 shown in FIG. The first control board unit 201 is fixed to the game board 30 by locking the locking claw pieces 233 shown in FIG. The support fitting 231 and the support shaft 256 are in the support shaft portion M1 of FIG. 8, the fastening hole 232 and the ny latch 257 are in the fastening portion M2, the locking claw piece 233 and the long hole 258 are in the locking claw portion M3, Each corresponds.

  Next, the second control board unit 202 will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 is a front view of the second control board unit 202, FIG. 18 is a perspective view of the unit 202, and FIG. 19 is an exploded perspective view of the unit 202. However, FIG. 18 shows a state where the card unit connection board 314 is detached from the mounting base 301 for convenience.

  The second control board unit 202 has a horizontally long mounting base 301 on which a payout control device 311, a firing control device 312, a power supply device 313 and a card unit connection board 314 are mounted. The payout control device 311, the launch control device 312, and the power supply device 313 are equipped with a control board including a central control CPU, ROM, RAM, various ports and the like as is well known. The payout of prize balls and rental balls is controlled by the substrate. The launch control board of the launch control apparatus 312 controls the launch motor 229 in accordance with the operation of the game ball launch handle 18 by the player, and the power supply board of the power supply apparatus 313 provides a predetermined power supply voltage required by various control apparatuses. Is generated and output. The card unit connection board 314 is electrically connected to the ball lending operation unit 120 (see FIG. 1) on the front surface of the pachinko machine and a card unit (not shown), and receives a ball lending operation command by the player and pays it out. Is output. Note that the card unit connection board 314 is not necessary in a cash machine in which game balls are rented directly from the ball lending device or the like to the upper plate without using a card unit.

  The payout control device 311, the firing control device 312, the power supply device 313, and the card unit connection substrate 314 are respectively configured to be accommodated in substrate boxes 315, 316, 317, and 318 made of a transparent resin material or the like. In particular, in the dispensing control device 311, similarly to the main control device 261 described above, the box base and the box cover constituting the substrate box 315 (encapsulating means) are connected by the sealing unit 319 (sealing means) so that they cannot be opened. Thus, the substrate box 315 is sealed.

  The payout control device 311 is provided with a state return switch 321. For example, when the state return switch 321 is pressed when a payout error occurs, such as a ball jam in the payout motor unit, the payout motor is rotated forward and reverse so that the ball jam is eliminated (return to the normal state). It has become.

  The power supply device 313 is provided with a RAM erase switch 323. This pachinko machine 10 has a backup function, so that even if a power failure occurs, it maintains the state at the time of a power failure, and can be restored to the state at the time of a power failure when returning from a power failure (power recovery) It has become. Therefore, if the power is turned off in the normal procedure (for example, when the hall is closed), the state before the power is turned off is stored. If you want to return to the initial state when the power is turned on, turn on the power while holding down the RAM erase switch 323. We are going to throw it in.

  The mounting base 301 is made of, for example, a colorless and transparent resin molded product, and a flat board mounting surface 302 is provided on the surface thereof. In this case, the launch control device 312, the power supply device 313 and the card unit connection board 314 are directly mounted side by side on the board mounting surface 302 of the mounting base 301, and the payout control apparatus 311 is mounted on the board box 317 of the power supply apparatus 313. Has been.

  In addition, the mounting base 301 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 305 at the right end in FIG. 17 and the like. 2 The control board unit 202 is supported to be openable and closable with respect to the inner frame 12. In addition, the mounting base 301 is provided with a pair of upper and lower nai latches 306 as fasteners at the left end portion, and the second control board unit 202 is installed by fitting the nai latch 306 into the fastening hole 239 shown in FIG. It is fixed to the frame 12 so that it cannot be opened and closed. The support hole 237 and the support shaft 305 correspond to the support shaft portion M4 in FIG. 8, and the fastened hole 239 and the ny latch 306 correspond to the fastening portion M5, respectively.

  Next, the configuration of the back pack unit 203 will be described. The back pack unit 203 is formed by integrating a resin-molded back pack 351 and a game ball payout mechanism 352. FIG. 20 shows a front view of the back pack unit 203, and FIG. 21 shows an exploded perspective view thereof. Show.

  The back pack 351 is integrally formed of, for example, ABS resin, and includes a substantially flat base portion 353 and a protective cover portion 354 that protrudes rearward of the pachinko machine and has a horizontally long substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. The protective cover portion 354 has a shape in which the left and right side surfaces and the upper surface are closed and only the lower surface is opened, and has a size sufficient to surround at least the variable display device unit 35. The lamp control device 262 is also enclosed. A large number of ventilation holes 354 a are provided on the back surface of the protective cover portion 354. Each of the air holes 354a has a long hole shape, and the air holes 354a are adjacent to each other at a relatively close position. Therefore, the back surface of the back pack 351 can be easily opened by cutting the resin portion between the adjacent vent holes 354a. That is, a predetermined test or the like can be easily performed by cutting the resin portion between the vent holes 354a to expose the display control device 45 and the like inside.

  In addition, a payout mechanism portion 352 is disposed on the base portion 353 so as to bypass the protective cover portion 354. That is, a tank 355 opened upward is provided at the uppermost portion of the back pack 351, and game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are sequentially supplied to the tank 355. Below the tank 355, for example, a tank rail 356 that has two rows (two rows) of ball passages in the horizontal direction and that is gently inclined toward the downstream side is connected. Further, the tank rail 356 is arranged vertically on the downstream side of the tank rail 356. A case rail 357 is connected. The payout device 358 is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 357, and a required number of game balls are paid out appropriately according to a predetermined electrical configuration such as a payout motor. The game balls paid out from the payout device 358 are supplied to the upper plate 19 through the payout passage 359 and the like shown in FIG.

  The tank rail 356 and the vibrator 360 for applying vibration to the tank rail 356 are unitized so as to be integrated. That is, the vibrator 360 is fastened and attached to the tank rail 356 with, for example, two screws. Further, the vibrator 360 is not in surface contact with the tank rail 356 but is in contact with the two screw portions, so that the vibration by the vibrator 360 is more effectively transmitted to the tank rail 356. ing. Therefore, if a clogged ball occurs near the tank rail 356, the clogged ball is eliminated by driving the vibrator 360.

  The configuration of the tank rail 356 will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 22, the tank rail 356 has a rail body 361 having a long bowl shape opened upward, and a spherical ball is formed at the start end of the rail body 361. A receiving part 362 is provided. By this ball receiving portion 362, the game ball that has dropped from the tank 355 is smoothly taken into the rail body 361. In addition, the rail body 361 is provided with a partition wall 363 extending in the longitudinal direction, and the game balls are divided into two hands by the partition wall 363. The two ball passages partitioned by the partition wall 363 are slightly wider than the diameter of the game ball. One or two ridges 364 are provided on the bottom surface of each spherical passage partitioned by the partition wall 363, and an opening 365 is provided on the side of the ridge 364.

  In addition, a rectifying plate 367 is disposed on the rail body 361 so as to cover the ceiling portion of the downstream half. The rectifying plate 367 has a bowed shape so as to limit the height of the ball passage in the tank rail 356 toward the downstream side, and a convex portion 368 extending in the longitudinal direction is formed on the lower surface thereof. . Thereby, each game ball flowing in the tank rail 356 finally flows out downstream without being stacked up and down. Therefore, even if a large group of game balls flow into the tank rail 356, the game balls are prevented from being bitten and the ball clogging in the tank rail 356 is eliminated. The rail body 361 is formed of a black conductive polycarbonate resin, whereas the rectifying plate 367 is formed of a transparent polycarbonate resin. The rectifying plate 367 is detachably provided, and by removing the rectifying plate 367, maintenance in the tank rail 356 can be easily performed.

  Returning to the description of FIGS. 20 and 21, the payout mechanism unit 352 is provided with a payout relay board 381 that relays a payout command signal from the payout control device 311 to the payout device 358, and takes in the main power from outside. The power switch board 382 is installed. The power switch board 382 is supplied with, for example, an AC 24V main power supply via a voltage converter, and is turned on or off by a switching operation of the power switch 382a.

  All of the dispensing mechanism 352 from the tank 355 to the dispensing passage 359 is formed of a conductive resin material (for example, conductive polycarbonate resin) and grounded at a part thereof. Thereby, generation | occurrence | production of the noise by charging of a game ball is suppressed.

  Further, the back pack 351 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 385 at the right end portion in FIG. 20 and the like. By inserting the support shafts 385 into the support hole portion 238 shown in FIG. The pack unit 203 is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the inner frame 12. In addition, the back pack 351 is provided with a pair of upper and lower nai latches 386 as fasteners at the left end portion, and a locking hole 387 is provided at the upper end portion. The nai latch 386 is inserted into the tightened hole 240 shown in FIG. The back pack unit 203 is fixed to the inner frame 12 so that it cannot be opened and closed by engaging the fixing hole 387 shown in FIG. At this time, the back pack unit 203 is also fixed to the inner frame 12 by the fixtures 241 and 243 shown in FIG. The support hole 238 and the support shaft 385 are in the support shaft portion M6 in FIG. 8, the fastened hole 240 and the ny latch 386 are in the fastening portion M7, and the fixture 242 and the lock hole 387 are in the lock portion M8, respectively. Equivalent to. Further, the fixture 243 corresponds to the locking portion M9.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 20, an inner frame open detection switch 388 for detecting that the inner frame 12 is opened with respect to the outer frame 11 is provided on the upper right side of the inner frame 12. When the inner frame 12 is opened, it is outputted from the inner frame open detection switch 388 to the computer for the hall (in the pachinko parlor).

  As shown in FIG. 9, the back pack unit 203 is detachably attached to the back surface of the inner frame 12 by a fastening hole 240, a ny latch 386, and fixtures 241 and 242. Since the fixtures 241 and 242 are also used in this way, the back pack unit 203 is prevented from being detached from the inner frame 12 due to the weight of the game balls supplied to the tank 355.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10. The pachinko machine 10 includes a main control device 261, a payout control device 311, a launch control device 312, a display control device 45, a power supply device 313, and the like. In the following, these devices will be described in detail individually.

  The main control device 261 of the pachinko machine 10 is equipped with a CPU 501 as a one-chip microcomputer that is an arithmetic device. The CPU 501 includes a ROM 502 that stores various control programs executed by the CPU 501 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 502 is executed. A RAM 503 and various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are incorporated.

  The RAM 503 has a configuration in which data can be retained (backed up) by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 313 even after the pachinko machine 10 is turned off. The RAM 503 temporarily stores various data and the like. In addition to the memory and area for this purpose, a backup area 503a is provided.

  In the backup area 503a, when the power is cut off due to a power failure or the like, the power of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before the power is turned off when the power is turned on again. (Similar) is an area for storing stack pointers, values of registers, I / O, and the like. Writing to the backup area 503a is executed when the power is turned off by NMI interrupt processing (see FIG. 33). Conversely, returning of each value written to the backup area 503a includes turning on the power (including turning on the power due to power failure cancellation). The same applies to the following power recovery process. Note that a power failure signal S1 output from a power failure monitoring circuit 542, which will be described later, is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 501 when a power failure occurs due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Due to the occurrence, the power failure process (NMI interrupt process) of FIG. 33 is immediately executed.

  An input / output port 505 is connected to the CPU 501 incorporating the ROM 502 and RAM 503 via a bus line 504 including an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 505 is connected to a RAM erasing switch circuit 643, a payout control device 311, a display control device 45, and other switch groups (not shown).

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

  The RAM 513 of the payout control device 311 is configured to hold (backup) data by supplying a backup voltage from the power supply device 313 even after the pachinko machine 10 is turned off, like the RAM 503 of the main control device 261 described above. The RAM 513 is provided with a backup area 513a in addition to a memory and an area for temporarily storing various data.

  The backup area 513a has a stack pointer, each register at the time of power off, each register, so that the power of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before the power is turned off when the power is turned off. This is an area for storing values such as I / O. The writing to the backup area 513a is executed when the power is turned off by the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 33), and the return of each value written to the backup area 513a is executed in the power recovery process when the power is turned on. .

  An input / output port 515 is connected to the CPU 511 incorporating the ROM 512 and the RAM 513 through a bus line 514 including an address bus and a data bus. A RAM erase switch circuit 543, a main control device 261, a firing control device 312, a payout motor 358a, and the like are connected to the input / output port 515, respectively.

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

  The display control device 45 controls the first symbol variation display on the first symbol display device 42 and the second symbol variation display on the second symbol display device 41. The display control device 45 includes a CPU 521, a ROM (program ROM) 522, a work RAM 523, a video RAM 524, a character ROM 525, an image controller 526, an input port 527, two output ports 528 and 529, and a bus. Lines 530 and 531 are provided. The output of the main controller 261 is connected to the input of the input port 527, and the CPU 521, ROM 522, work RAM 523, and image controller 526 are connected to the output of the input port 527 and one output port is connected via the bus line 530. 528 is connected. The output of the output port 528 is connected to the second symbol display device 41 (display unit 43) and the sound lamp control device 262. Further, an output port 529 is connected to the image controller 526 via a bus line 531, and a first symbol display device 42 which is a liquid crystal display device is connected to an output of the output port 529.

  The CPU 521 of the display control device 45 controls the display of the first symbol display device 42 and the second symbol display device 41 based on the display command transmitted from the main control device 261. The ROM 522 is a memory for storing various control programs executed by the CPU 521 and fixed value data, and the work RAM 523 temporarily stores work data and flags used when the CPU 521 executes various programs. It is a memory for.

  The video RAM 524 is a memory for storing display data displayed on the first symbol display device 42, and the display contents of the first symbol display device 42 are changed by rewriting the contents of the video RAM 524. The character ROM 525 is a memory for storing character data such as symbols displayed on the first symbol display device 42. The image controller 526 adjusts the timings of the CPU 521, the video RAM 524, and the output port 529 to intervene in reading and writing data, and reads display data stored in the video RAM 524 from the character ROM 525 at a predetermined timing. It is displayed on the symbol display device 42.

  The power supply unit 313 includes a power supply unit 541 for supplying power to each part of the pachinko machine 10, a power failure monitoring circuit 542 for monitoring power interruption due to a power failure, and a RAM erase switch connected to the RAM erase switch 323. A circuit 543. The power supply unit 541 supplies necessary operation power to the main control device 261, the payout control device 311 and the like through a power supply path (not shown). As an outline, the power supply unit 541 takes in an AC 24 volt power supply supplied from the outside, and supplies a + 12V power supply for driving various switches, motors, etc., a + 5V power supply for logic, a backup power supply for RAM backup, and the like. The + 12V power source, the + 5V power source, and the backup power source are supplied to the main control device 261, the payout control device 311 and the like. Note that operation power (+12 V power, +5 V power, etc.) is supplied to the launch control device 312 via the payout control device 311.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 542 is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal S1 to each NMI terminal of the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 and the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 542 monitors the voltage of AC 5 volts in the power supply unit 541, and determines that a power failure (power failure) has occurred when the time when this voltage has become less than 5 volts exceeds, for example, 20 milliseconds. The power failure signal S1 is output to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. Based on the output of the power failure signal S1, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 recognize the occurrence of the power failure and execute the power failure processing (NMI interrupt processing in FIG. 33).

  In addition, even after the time when the AC 5 volts monitored by the power supply unit 541 becomes less than 5 volts exceeds 20 milliseconds, the power supply unit 541 has a sufficient time to execute the power failure process. The control system is configured to maintain the output of 5 volts, which is the drive voltage of the control system, at a normal value. Therefore, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 can normally execute and complete the power failure process.

  The RAM erase switch circuit 543 is a circuit for taking in the switch signal of the RAM erase switch 323 and clearing backup data in the RAM 503 of the main controller 261 and the RAM 513 of the payout controller 311 in accordance with the state of the switch 323. When the RAM erase switch 323 is pressed, the RAM erase switch circuit 543 outputs a RAM erase signal S2 to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. When the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on with the RAM erase switch 323 pressed (including power-on due to power failure cancellation), the data in the respective RAMs 503 and 613 are cleared in the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. The

  Here, with reference to FIG. 24, the first symbol (symbol) that is variably displayed on the first symbol display device (liquid crystal display device) 42 will be described. FIG. 24A is an explanatory diagram showing the display contents of the first symbol display device 42, and FIG. 24B is an explanatory diagram showing the state of rotation of the first symbol on the first symbol display device 42. is there. In the first symbol display device (liquid crystal display device) 42, as shown in FIG. 24 (a), three places L, M, and R of the left, middle, and right are set, and the three places L, For each of M and R, a symbol (first symbol: for example, called a special symbol or a decorative symbol) is variably displayed. That is, a variable display that the symbols at each of the locations L, M, and R rotate is performed.

  In the present embodiment, a series of symbols at the left portion L of the first symbol display device 42 is a number of “one”, “two”, “three”,..., “Eight”, “nine”, “ten”. And a symbol (11 symbols) each with a “ten” kanji character. The symbol of the left portion L rotates, and the symbol itself is reversed (for example, in FIG. 24). Each time it is reversed (in the direction of the two-dot chain line arrow), the symbols are displayed in ascending order (ascending order), and when you reach the last “heaven”, you return to the first “one”. It is displayed in ascending order as before. Here, the rotation aspect of this symbol will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 24B, for example, when the symbol “seven” is rotated 90 degrees to the right, a side image (left side image) of the symbol viewed from the side is displayed, and further rotated 90 degrees to the right (this) The symbol “8”, which is the symbol next to “Seven”, is displayed. Here, for the sake of convenience of explanation, only the state in which the symbol is rotated 90 degrees has been described as a representative. However, the pattern rotates at predetermined angle increments (for example, 1 degree, 5 degrees, 10 degree increments, etc.). A supplementary explanation will be given. In addition, the series of symbols at the middle portion M of the first symbol display device 42 employs a symbol with a “lower” kanji character in place of the “heaven” symbol in the symbol at the left portion L described above. Other than that, it is the same as the design of the left part L described above. Further, the series of symbols at the right location R of the first symbol display device 42 employs a symbol with the character “people” in place of the “heaven” symbol at the symbol at the left location L described above. Other than that, it is the same as the design of the left part L described above. Then, the symbols are displayed with variation with periodicity, that is, the variations display that the symbols rotate from the left to the right.

  In such a case, the above-described series of symbols is displayed in ascending order (that is, in order of increasing symbol numbers) at the three locations L, M, and R on the left, middle, and right of the first symbol display device 42. Then, the change display of the symbols is stopped in the order of the left place L → the right place R → the middle place M, and at the time of the stop, one effective line on the first design display device 42, that is, the combination of the jackpot symbols on the line L1 ( In the present embodiment, a special game moving image is displayed as a jackpot if the same type of symbol combination or a combination of symbols of “heaven, bottom, people” is arranged.

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

  In the present embodiment, the CPU 501 in the main control device 261 performs lottery (big hit lottery) of the first symbol display device 42, setting of symbol display, and the like using various counter information in the game. Specifically, 25, the jackpot random number counter C1 used for the jackpot lottery of the first symbol display device 42, the jackpot symbol counter C2 used for the selection of the jackpot symbol of the first symbol display device 42, and the first Reach random number counter C3 used for reach lottery when the symbol display device 42 fluctuates and changes, random number initial value counter CINI used for initial value setting of the jackpot random number counter C1, and variation pattern selection of the first symbol display device 42 Fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 to be used, and left, middle and right used to set left, middle and right locations L, M and R Re symbol counter CL, CM, has decided to use a CR. Each counter described above is constituted by a program executed by the CPU 501.

  Among these, the counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS1 and CS2 each have a loop in which “1” is added to the previous value (hereinafter referred to as “update”) and returns to “0” after reaching the maximum value. It is a counter. Further, the out symbol counters CL, CM, CR are configured such that register values are added using an R register (refresh register) in the CPU 501, and as a result, numerical values change randomly. Each counter is periodically updated, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 503. The RAM 503 is provided with a holding ball storage area including one execution area and four holding areas (holding first to fourth areas). In each of these areas, the first start port 33 is provided. Each value of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 is stored in time series in accordance with the winning history of the game balls.

  For details of each counter, the jackpot random number counter C1 is, for example, sequentially incremented by “1” within a range of “0” to “676” and returns to “0” after reaching the maximum value (that is, “676”). It has become. In particular, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the big hit random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 676), and is updated once for each timer interruption and updated repeatedly within the remaining time of normal processing. . The jackpot random number counter C1 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in this embodiment) and stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the first start port 33. The number of random number values that are jackpots is set at low probability and high probability, and the number of random number values that are jackpots at low probability is two, and the values are “337, 673”. The number of random numbers that are big hits at high probability is 10, and the values are “67, 131, 199, 289, 337, 401, 463, 523, 601, 661”. High probability means a state where the jackpot is won by a predetermined probability variation pattern and the subsequent jackpot probability is increased as added value, so-called “probability”, and normal time (low probability) is This is the time when it is not in a probable state.

  The jackpot symbol counter C2 determines a symbol when the fluctuation of the first symbol display device 42 is stopped at the time of a jackpot. In the present embodiment, the first symbol display device 42 has one effective line (line L1). 11 and 11 patterns of the first symbol (see FIG. 24A) are set, so 11 counter values ("0" to "10") are prepared. That is, the jackpot symbol counter C2 is configured so that 1 is sequentially added within the range of “0” to “10”, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, “10”), it returns to “0”. The jackpot symbol counter C2 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in this embodiment), and stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the first start port 33.

  In addition, the reach random number counter C3 is configured so that, for example, 1 is sequentially added within a range of “0” to “238”, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 238), the reach random number counter C3 returns to “0”. In the present embodiment, the reach random number counter C3 causes the final stop symbol after the occurrence of reach to stop by shifting the last stop symbol by one before and after the reach symbol, and the final stop symbol after the occurrence of reach also reaches the reach symbol. “Reach other than front / rear off” that stops other than before and “completely out” that does not generate reach, for example, C3 = 0, 1 corresponds to front / rear reach, and C3 = 2-21 It corresponds to reach other than front / rear detachment, and C3 = 22 to 238 corresponds to complete detachment. Note that the reach drawing may be set individually according to the state of the lottery probability of the first symbol display device 42, the number of suspended balls at the start of change, and the like. The reach random number counter C3 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in this embodiment), and stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the first start port 33.

  Further, one of the two variation type counters CS1 and CS2 is incremented by one within a range of 0 to 198, for example, and reaches a maximum value (that is, 198) and then returns to 0. For example, the other variation type counter CS2 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 240, for example, and reaches the maximum value (that is, 240) and then returns to 0. In the following description, CS1 is also referred to as “first variation type counter”, and CS2 is also referred to as “second variation type counter”. The first variation type counter CS1 determines the reach type of the first symbol, such as so-called normal reach, super reach, premium reach, and other rough symbol variation modes, and the second variation type counter CS2 determines the final stop symbol ( In the present embodiment, a more detailed symbol variation mode such as an elapsed time (in other words, the number of variation symbols) until the middle symbol) stops is determined. Therefore, a variety of variation patterns can be easily realized by combining these variation type counters CS1 and CS2. It is also possible to determine the symbol variation mode only by the first variation type counter CS1, or to determine the symbol variation mode similarly by combining the first variation type counter CS1 and the stop symbol.

  The variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are updated once every time a normal process to be described later is executed once, and are repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the normal process. Then, the buffer values of CS1 and CS2 are acquired when the first symbol display device 42 determines the variation pattern at the start of variation of the first symbol.

  The left, middle, and right off symbol counters CL, CM, CR are the first symbol of the left portion L, the first symbol of the middle portion M, the right portion when the jackpot lottery of the first symbol display device 42 is lost. This is for determining the stop symbol (displacement symbol) of the first symbol of R. Since any one of eleven types of first symbols is displayed at each location L, M, R, 11 symbols ( Counter values 0 to 10) are prepared. The first symbol at the left portion L is determined by the out symbol counter CL, the first symbol at the middle portion M is determined by the out symbol counter CM, and the first symbol at the right portion R is determined by the out symbol counter CR. The

  In the present embodiment, the values of the counters CL, CM, and CR are randomly updated by using the value of the R register built in the CPU 501. That is, when each outlier symbol counter CL, CM, CR is updated, the value of the lower 3 bits of the R register is added to the previous value, and when the added result exceeds the maximum value, 11 is subtracted to determine the current value. Is done. Each outlier symbol counter CL, CM, CR is updated in the normal process so that the update times do not overlap, and the combination of these outlier symbol counters CL, CM, CR is the reach other than the front / rear symbol buffer of the RAM 503, reach other than front / rear out It is stored in either the symbol buffer or the completely off symbol buffer. Then, when determining the variation pattern at the time of starting the variation of the first symbol, the buffer value of any one of the front and rear outreach symbol buffer, the reach symbol buffer other than front and rear outlier, and the complete out symbol symbol buffer is acquired according to the value of the reach random number counter C3. The

  The size and range of each counter is only an example and can be arbitrarily changed. However, it is desirable that the big hit random number counter C1, the reach random number counter C3, and the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are all different prime numbers and are not synchronized in any case.

  Although not shown, the second symbol random number counter C4 is used for the lottery of the second symbol display device 41. The second symbol random number counter C4 is configured as a loop counter that is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 250, for example, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 250). The second symbol random number counter C4 is periodically updated (once every timer interruption in the present embodiment), and is acquired when the game ball passes through the second start port 34 on either the left or right side. The total number of random number values to be won is 149, and the range is “5 to 153”.

  Next, each control process executed by the CPU 501 in the main controller 261 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. The processing of the CPU 501 is broadly divided into main processing that is started when the power is turned on, timer interrupt processing that is started periodically (in this embodiment, at a cycle of 2 msec), and power failure to the NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal). There is an NMI interrupt process activated by the input of a signal. For convenience of explanation, the timer interrupt process and the NMI interrupt process are described first, and then the main process is described.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. This process is executed by the CPU 501 of the main controller 261 every 2 msec, for example.

  In FIG. 31, first, in step S601, reading processing of various winning switches is executed. That is, the state of various switches (except for the RAM erase switch 323) connected to the main controller 261 is read, and the state of the switch is determined and the detection information (winning detection information) is stored.

  Thereafter, in step S602, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1, and is cleared to “0” when the counter value reaches the maximum value (676 in this embodiment). Then, the update value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503. In subsequent step S603, the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit symbol counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 are updated. Specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 are each incremented by 1 and their counter values reach the maximum values (in the present embodiment, 676, 10, and 238, respectively). Clear to “0” each time. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C3 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503.

  Thereafter, in step S604, a start winning process associated with winning in the first start port 33 is executed. This start winning process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 32. In step S701, whether or not the game ball has won the first start opening 33 is determined based on the detection information of the operation opening switch 224. If it is determined that the game ball has won the first start opening 33, in the subsequent step S702, is the number N of active suspension balls of the first symbol display device 42 less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment)? Determine whether or not. The process proceeds to step S703 on the condition that there is a winning at the first start port 33 and the number N of activated balls is <4, and the number N of activated balls is incremented by one.

  In subsequent step S704, a random number related to the winning of the first symbol is acquired. Specifically, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 updated in step S603 are stored in the first area of the free storage area of the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503. After performing the start winning process in this way, the CPU 501 once ends the timer interrupt process.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the NMI interrupt process, and this process is executed by the CPU 501 of the main controller 261 when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. By this NMI interruption, the state of the main controller 261 at the time of power-off is stored in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503.

  That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal S1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 to the NMI terminal of the CPU 501 in the main controller 261. Then, the CPU 501 interrupts the control being executed and starts the NMI interrupt process of FIG. 33 is stored in the ROM 502 of the main controller 261. For a predetermined time after the power failure signal S1 is output, power is supplied from the power supply unit 541 so that the processing of the main controller 261 can be executed, and the NMI interrupt processing is executed within the predetermined time.

  In the NMI interrupt processing of FIG. 33, first, in step S801, the used registers are saved in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503, and in the subsequent step S802, the value of the stack pointer is stored in the backup area 503a. Further, in step S803, the information on the occurrence of power interruption is set in the backup area 503a, and in step S804, a power interruption notification command indicating that the power has been rapidly interrupted is transmitted to another control device.

  In step S805, a RAM determination value is calculated and stored in the backup area 503a. The RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of the RAM 503. In step S806, RAM access is prohibited. After that, an infinite loop is entered in preparation for the case where the power supply is completely shut down and processing cannot be executed.

  The NMI interrupt process is also executed in the payout control device 311 in the same manner, and the state of the payout control device 311 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like is stored in the backup area 513a of the RAM 513. Similarly, the power is supplied from the power supply unit 541 so that the processing of the payout control device 311 can be executed for a predetermined time after the power failure signal S1 is output. That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal S1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 to the NMI terminal of the CPU 511 in the payout control device 311 and the CPU 511 interrupts the control being executed. The NMI interrupt process of FIG. 33 is started. The contents are as described with reference to FIG. 33 (however, in the NMI interrupt processing of the payout control device 311, the power-off notification command in step S 804 is not transmitted).

  Next, the main process will be described.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of a main process executed by the CPU 501 in the main control device 261. This main process is started upon reset when power is turned on.

  First, in step S101, an initial setting process associated with power-on is executed. Specifically, in order to set a predetermined value in the stack pointer and wait for the sub-side control devices (such as the sound lamp control device 262 and the payout control device 311) to become operable, for example, Wait processing is performed for about 1 second. In step S102, a payout permission command is transmitted to the payout control device 311. In subsequent step S103, RAM access is permitted.

  Thereafter, data backup processing is executed for the RAM 503 in the CPU 501. That is, in step S104, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 323 provided in the power supply device 313 is pressed (ON). In subsequent step S105, the information on occurrence of power interruption is set in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503. It is determined whether or not. In step S106, a RAM determination value is calculated. In subsequent step S107, it is determined whether or not the RAM determination value matches the RAM determination value stored when the power is turned off, that is, the validity of the backup. The RAM determination value is a checksum value at a work area address of the RAM 503, for example. Note that it is possible to determine the effectiveness of backup based on whether or not the keywords written in a predetermined area of the RAM 503 are correctly stored.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 10 is turned on while pressing the RAM erase switch 323 when it is desired to return to the initial state when the power is turned on, for example, when the hall starts business. Therefore, if the RAM erase switch 323 is ON, the process proceeds to a RAM initialization process (step S114, etc.). Similarly, when the information on occurrence of power interruption is not set, or when a backup abnormality is confirmed by a RAM determination value (checksum value or the like), the process proceeds to initialization processing of the RAM 503 (step S114 or the like). That is, in step S114, the used area of the RAM 503 is cleared to “0”, and in the subsequent step S115, initialization processing of the RAM 503 is executed. In step S116, interrupt permission is set, and the process proceeds to normal processing described later.

  On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 323 has not been pressed, the power-off occurrence information is set, and the RAM judgment value (checksum value, etc.) is normal. Execute the process (process when power is restored). That is, in step S108, the stack pointer before the power interruption is restored, and in step S109, the information on the occurrence of the power interruption is cleared. In step S110, a command for causing the sub control device to return to the gaming state at the time of power-off is transmitted, and in step S111, the used register is restored from the backup area 503a of the RAM 503. Further, in steps S112 and S113, the interrupt permission / non-permission is returned to the state before the power is turned off, and then the address is returned to the address before the power is turned off. For example, when the power is cut off after executing up to step S202 of the normal process, the process returns to the address before the power is cut off, and the process is executed from step S203 of the normal process.

  Next, the flow of normal processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In this normal process, the main process of the game is executed. As an outline, the processing of steps S201 to S207 is executed as a periodic processing with a period of 4 msec, and the counter update processing of steps S209 and S210 is executed with the remaining time.

  In FIG. 27, first, in step S201, output data such as a command updated in the previous process is transmitted to each control device on the sub side. Specifically, the presence / absence of winning detection information is determined, and if there is winning detection information, a winning ball payout command corresponding to the number of acquired game balls is transmitted to the payout control device 311. Further, when the first symbol display device 42 displays the variation of the first symbol, a stop symbol command, a variation pattern command, a confirmation command, and the like are transmitted to the display control device 45. In addition, after the first symbol variation starts, the variable pattern command → the left symbol sequence stop symbol command → the right symbol sequence stop symbol command → the middle symbol sequence stop symbol command one by one in the order of normal processing ( In other words, one command is sent every 4 msec), and the confirmation command is sent at the timing when the fluctuation time elapses.

  Next, in step S202, the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are updated. Specifically, the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are incremented by 1, and are cleared to “0” when their counter values reach the maximum values (198 and 240 in this embodiment). Then, the update values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503. In subsequent step S203, updating of each outlier symbol counter CL, CM, CR of the left symbol row, the middle symbol row, and the right symbol row is executed.

  The update process of each out symbol counter CL, CM, CR will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 28, in step S301, it is determined whether or not it is time to update the out symbol counter CL in the left symbol row. In step S302, It is determined whether or not it is time to update the middle symbol row out of symbol counter CM. If the update timing of the left symbol row (YES in step S301), the process proceeds to step S303, and the outlier symbol counter CL of the left symbol row is updated. Further, if the update timing of the middle symbol row (YES in step S302), the process proceeds to step S304, and the out-of-middle symbol counter CM is updated. Further, if the update timing of the right symbol sequence (both steps S301 and S302 are NO), the process proceeds to step S305, and the off symbol counter CR of the right symbol example is updated. In updating the outlier symbol counters CL, CM, CR in steps S303 to S305, the value of the lower 3 bits of the R register is added to the previous counter value, and 20 is subtracted when the addition result exceeds the maximum value, The result of the calculation is out of sync and is used as the current value of the symbol counters CL, CM, CR.

  According to the CL, CM, and CR update processing, the left symbol row, middle symbol row, and right symbol row outlier symbol counters CL, CM, and CR are sequentially updated one by one in one normal process. The update times of the values do not overlap. As a result, every time the normal process is executed three times, one set of the off symbol counters CL, CM, CR is updated.

  Thereafter, in step S306, it is determined whether or not the combination of the updated out symbol counters CL, CM, and CR is a reach symbol combination. If it is a reach symbol combination, then in step S307, it is changed back and forth. It is determined whether or not it is a missed reach. If the off symbol counters CL, CM, and CR are combinations of front and rear outreach, the process proceeds to step S306, and the combination of out symbol symbols CL, CM, and CR at that time is stored in the front and rear outreach symbol buffer of the RAM 503. If the out symbol symbol CL, CM, CR is a combination of reach other than front / back off, the process proceeds to step S309, and the combination of the out symbol counters CL, CM, CR at that time is stored in the reach symbol buffer other than front / back out of RAM 503. .

  In the case of a combination other than the reach symbol, in step S310, it is determined whether or not the combination of the symbol symbols CL, CM, CR is a symbol combination, and if it is a symbol combination, Proceeding to step S311, the combination of the off symbol counters CL, CM, and CR at that time is stored in the off symbol buffer of the RAM 503. If NO in both steps S306 and S310, the symbols are aligned on the left, middle, and right, that is, it corresponds to a jackpot state. In such a case, the off symbol counters CL, CM, and CR are stored in the buffer. The process is terminated without any processing.

  After the removal symbol counter update process, in step S204 in FIG. 27, the winning ball counting signal and the payout abnormality signal received from the payout control device 311 are read. Thereafter, in step S205, a first symbol variation process for performing variation display of the first symbol by the first symbol display device 42 is executed. By this first symbol variation process, jackpot determination, variation setting of the first symbol, and the like are performed. The details of the first symbol variation process will be described later.

  Thereafter, in step S206, a big prize opening / closing process for opening or closing the big prize opening of the variable prize winning device 32 in the case of the big win state is executed. That is, it is determined whether the big winning opening is opened for each round of the big hit state, and whether the maximum opening time of the big winning opening has passed or whether a predetermined number of game balls have been won in the big winning opening. When either of these conditions is satisfied, the special winning opening is closed. At this time, the continuous winning opening is allowed on condition that the game ball has passed the specific area, and this is repeatedly executed for a predetermined number of rounds.

  In step S207, display control of the second symbol by the second symbol display device 41 is executed. Briefly, on the condition that the game ball has passed through the second starting port 34, the second symbol random number counter C4 is acquired and the display units 43a and 43b of the second symbol display device 41 each time. Variation display of the second symbol is performed. Then, the lottery of the second symbol is carried out based on the value of the second symbol random number counter C4, and when the second symbol is hit (the display parts 43a and 43b are both displayed in the same color (red or blue)). The first start port 33 is opened for a predetermined time. Although the description is omitted, the second symbol random number counter C4 is also updated by the timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 31, like the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3. Yes.

  Thereafter, in step S208, it is determined whether or not the next normal process execution timing has been reached, that is, whether or not a predetermined time (4 msec in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the previous normal process. Then, the random number initial value counter CINI and the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are repeatedly updated within the remaining time until the next normal processing execution timing (steps S209 and S210). That is, in step S209, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (676 in this embodiment). Then, the update value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503.

  In step S210, update of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 is executed (same as step S202). Specifically, the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are incremented by 1, and are cleared to 0 when the counter values reach the maximum values (198 and 240 in this embodiment). Then, the update values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503.

  Here, since the execution time of each process of steps S201 to S207 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal process is not constant and varies. Therefore, the random number initial value counter CINI (that is, the initial value of the big hit random number counter C1) can be updated at random by repeatedly executing the update of the random number initial value counter CINI using the remaining time. .

  Next, the first symbol variation process of step S205 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In FIG. 29, in step S401, it is determined whether or not it is currently a big hit. The jackpot includes a special game displayed on the first symbol display device 42 and a predetermined time after the special game is ended. In a succeeding step S402, it is determined whether or not the first symbol display device 42 is displaying the variation of the first symbol. Then, if it is not a big hit and further is not displaying the variation of the first symbol, the process proceeds to step S403, and it is determined whether or not the number N of actuated balls of the first symbol display device 42 is greater than zero. At this time, if the jackpot is being hit or if the number N of working suspension balls is 0, this processing is terminated as it is.

  Further, if it is neither a big hit nor a change display of the first symbol, and if the number of operation hold balls N> 0, the process proceeds to step S404. In step S404, 1 is subtracted from the number N of active suspension balls. In step S405, a process for shifting the data stored in the reserved ball storage area is executed. This data shift process is a process of sequentially shifting the data stored in the reserved first to fourth areas of the reserved ball storage area to the execution area side, and the reserved first area → execution area, reserved second area → The data in each area is shifted, such as the hold first area, the hold third area → the hold second urea, the hold fourth area → the hold third area.

  Thereafter, in step S406, a change start process is executed. Here, the details of the variation start processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 30. In step S501, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is based on the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area. To do. Specifically, whether or not the jackpot is determined based on the relationship between the jackpot random number counter value and the mode at that time, as described above, at the normal low probability, among the numerical values “0 to 676” of the jackpot random number counter C1 “ "337, 673" is a winning value, and "67, 131, 199, 269, 337, 401, 463, 523, 601, 661" is a winning value at high probability.

  If it is determined that the game is a jackpot, in step S502, a table corresponding to the value of the jackpot symbol counter C2 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area, that is, a table not showing the jackpot symbol (value of the jackpot symbol counter C2). And a symbol representing the correspondence between the symbol and the symbol), and the symbol is set as a stop symbol command. At this time, the numbers 0 to 10 of the jackpot symbol counter C2 correspond to any of the eleven jackpot symbols on one active line (line L1), and the stop symbol command indicates which of eleven jackpot symbols. Is set. When these jackpot symbols are aligned with a predetermined specific symbol (for example, the odd number of the first symbol), the process shifts to a probable state, but when it is aligned with a non-specific symbol (non-specific symbol), the probability is changed. Does not transition to the state.

  Next, in step S503, the variation pattern at the time of the big hit is determined, and the variation pattern is set in the variation pattern command. At this time, the values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 503 are confirmed, and the reach of the first symbol such as normal reach, super reach, premium reach, etc. based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1. The type and other rough symbol variation modes are determined, and the elapsed time until the final stop symbol (in this embodiment, middle symbol) stops after the occurrence of reach based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2 (in other words, The pattern variation mode is determined in more detail, etc. The relationship between the numerical value of the first variation type counter CS1 and the reach pattern, and the relationship between the numerical value of the second variation type counter CS2 and the stop symbol time are respectively Are previously defined by a table or the like.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S501 that it is not a big hit, it is determined in step S504 whether or not a reach has occurred based on the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area. If the reach has occurred, it is further determined in step S505 whether the reach is out of front or back based on the value of the reach random number counter C3. In the present embodiment, the value of the reach random number counter C3 is any one of 0 to 238, of which “0, 1” corresponds to the out-of-front reach and “2-21” corresponds to the reach other than the back-and-forth out- “22 to 238” corresponds to no reach (complete detachment).

  If front / rear out of reach has occurred, the process proceeds to step S506, and the left, middle, and right out of symbol counters CL, CM, and CR stored in the front / rear out of reach design buffer of the RAM 503 are set as stop symbol commands. In step S507, a variation pattern at the time of front / rear out of reach is determined, and the variation pattern is set as a variation pattern command. At this time, as in step S503, the values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 503 are checked, and the normal reach, super reach, and premium reach are determined based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1. Etc., until the reach stop type (in the present embodiment, the middle symbol) is stopped after the reach occurrence based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2 More detailed symbol variation modes such as the elapsed time (in other words, the number of variation symbols) are determined.

  If a reach other than front / rear out occurs, the process proceeds to step S508, and the left, middle, and right out-of-line counters CL, CM, CR stored in the reach symbol buffer other than front / rear out of RAM 503 are stopped. Set to. Also, in step S509, a fluctuation pattern at the time of reach other than front / rear deviation is determined, and the fluctuation pattern is set as a fluctuation pattern command. At this time, the variation pattern is determined based on the values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 503, as in step S503 and the like.

  If it is neither big hit nor reach, the process proceeds to step S510, and the left, middle, and right off symbol counters CL, CM, and CR stored in the complete off symbol buffer of the RAM 503 are set as stop symbol commands. In step S511, the fluctuation pattern at the time of complete deviation is determined, and the fluctuation pattern is set in the fluctuation pattern command. At this time, since the reach does not occur, the player's interest is reduced, and various symbol variation modes are not required. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in step S511, the symbol variation type is determined using only the first variation type counter CS1 (that is, without using the second variation type counter CS2). As described above, when the setting of the stop symbol command and the variation pattern command is completed at the time of jackpot, when the reach occurs, and when the reach does not occur, this processing is terminated.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 29, if step S402 is YES, that is, if the variation of the first symbol is being displayed, the process proceeds to step S407 to determine whether or not the variation time has elapsed. At this time, the variation time of the first symbol is determined according to the variation pattern of the first symbol, and when this variation time has elapsed, an affirmative determination is made in step S407. In step S408, a change stop command is set as a confirmation command, and then this process ends.

  Next, payout control executed by the CPU 511 in the payout control device 311 will be described. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the main process of the payout control device 311. This main process is started upon reset when the power is turned on.

  First, in step S901, an initial setting process associated with power-on is executed. Specifically, a predetermined value set in advance is set in the stack pointer, and an interrupt mode is set. In step S902, the process waits until a payout permission command transmitted from main controller 261 is received. When the payout permission command is received, the process advances to step S903 to permit RAM access, and in step S904, an external interrupt vector is set.

  Thereafter, a data backup process is executed for the RAM 513 in the CPU 511. That is, in step S905, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 323 provided in the power supply device 313 is pressed (ON). In subsequent step S906, the information on occurrence of power interruption is set in the backup area 513a of the RAM 513. It is determined whether or not. In step S907, a RAM determination value is calculated. In subsequent step S908, it is determined whether or not the RAM determination value matches the RAM determination value stored when the power is turned off, that is, the validity of the backup. The RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at a work area address in the RAM 513. It should be noted that it is possible to determine the effectiveness of backup based on whether or not the keywords written in a predetermined area of the RAM 513 are correctly stored.

  If the RAM erase switch 523 is ON, the process proceeds to a RAM initialization process (step S915 and the like). Similarly, when the occurrence information of power interruption is not set, or when a backup abnormality is confirmed by the RAM determination value (checksum value or the like), the process proceeds to initialization processing of the RAM 513 (step S915 or the like). That is, in step S915, the entire area of the RAM 513 is cleared to 0, and in the subsequent step S916, initialization processing of the RAM 513 is executed. In step S917, the CPU peripheral device is initialized, and in step S918, interrupt permission is set, and the process proceeds to a payout control process described later.

  On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 323 has not been pressed, the power-off occurrence information is set, and the RAM judgment value (checksum value, etc.) is normal. Execute the process (process when power is restored). That is, in step S909, the stack pointer before the power interruption is restored, and in step S910, the information on the occurrence of the power interruption is cleared. In step S911, CPU peripheral devices are initialized, and in step S912, the used registers are restored from the backup area 513a of the RAM 513. Further, in steps S913 and S914, the interruption permission / non-permission is returned to the state before the power interruption, and then the address before the power interruption is returned.

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

  In FIG. 35, in step S1001, a command from the main control device 261 is acquired, and the total number of prize balls is stored. In step S1002, the launch control apparatus 312 is set for launch permission. In step S1003, the state return switch 321 is checked, and if it is determined that the state return operation has started, the state return operation is executed.

  Thereafter, in step S1004, setting of the lower pan full tank state or the lower pan full tank release state is executed in accordance with the change in the state of the lower pan 15. That is, when the lower pan 15 is detected based on the detection signal of the lower pan full switch, when the lower pan is full, the lower pan full state is set, and when the lower pan full is not reached , Set the lower pan full release state. In step S1005, setting of a tank ball absence state or a tank ball absence release state is executed in accordance with a change in the state of the tank ball. In other words, the tank ball no switch state is determined based on the detection signal of the tank ball no switch, and when there is no tank ball, the setting of the tank ball no state is executed. Perform configuration.

  Thereafter, in step S1006, the presence / absence of a state to be notified is determined.

  In steps S1007 to S1009, prize ball payout processing is executed. In this case, if it is not possible to pay out the balls and the total number of winning balls stored in step S1001 is not 0 (both NO in steps S1007 and S1008), the process proceeds to step S1009, and a winning ball control process (described later). FIG. 36) is started. Further, if the prize ball cannot be paid out or the total number of prize balls is 0 (YES in any of steps S1007 and S1008), the process proceeds to a lending payout process.

  Thereafter, in steps S1010 to S1012, a rental ball payout process is executed. In this case, if it is not possible to pay out the rent and if a rent-out request from the card unit has been received (NO in step S1010, YES in S1011), the process proceeds to step S1012 and a renting control process (described later). FIG. 37) is started. Further, if a rental ball cannot be paid out or a rental ball payout request has not been received (YES in step S1010 or NO in S1011), the subsequent ball removal process is executed.

  In step S1013, the state return switch 321 is checked to execute the ball removal process by driving the payout motor 358a on the condition that the ball removal disabled state is not set and the ball removal operation is not started. In subsequent step S1014, control of vibrator 360 (vibration motor control) is executed on condition that the ball is clogged. Thereafter, the process returns to the top of the payout control process.

  Here, in the winning ball control process shown in FIG. 36, in step S1101, the payout motor 358a is driven to execute payout of the winning ball. In subsequent step S1102, whether the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal is determined based on the detection result of the payout rotation sensor. If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is not normal, the process proceeds to step S1103, where the payout motor 358a is driven to execute a retry process, and a stop process of the payout motor 358a is executed. Thereafter, the process returns to the payout control process of FIG.

  If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal, the process proceeds to step S1104, and whether or not the game ball is normally counted is determined based on the detection result of the payout count switch. If the game ball count is not normal, the process proceeds to step S1105, where the payout motor 358a is driven to execute a retry process and the payout motor 358a is stopped, and then the process returns to the payout control process of FIG.

  Further, if the game ball count is normal, the process proceeds to step S1106, and it is determined whether or not the game ball count by the payout count switch has reached the total number of prize balls and the payout has been completed. If the payout has been completed, a stop process for the payout motor 358a is executed in step S1107, and then the process returns to the payout control process in FIG.

  In the ball lending control process shown in FIG. 37, in step S1201, the payout motor 358a is driven to pay out a lending ball. In the subsequent step S1202, it is determined from the detection result of the dispensing rotation sensor whether the rotation of the dispensing motor 358a is normal. If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is not normal, the process proceeds to step S1203, the payout motor 358a is driven to execute a retry process, and a stop process of the payout motor 358a is executed. Thereafter, the process returns to the payout control process of FIG.

  If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal, the process advances to step S1204 to determine whether or not the game ball is normally counted based on the detection result of the payout count switch. If the game ball count is not normal, the process advances to step S1205 to drive the payout motor 358a to execute a retry process and execute a stop process of the payout motor 358a, and then return to the payout control process of FIG.

  If the game ball count is normal, the process proceeds to step S1206, where it is determined whether or not the game ball count by the payout count switch has reached a predetermined number of rented balls (25) and the payout is completed. If the payout has been completed, a stop process of the payout motor 358a is executed in step S1207, and then the process returns to the payout control process of FIG.

  Next, the structure of the further characteristic part of the pachinko machine 10 of this invention is demonstrated using FIG. FIG. 38 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the main control device 261 and the like of the pachinko machine 10.

  As shown in FIG. 38, the main controller 261 is in a special gaming state on the condition that the symbol variation display result on the first symbol display device 42 is a predetermined combination of symbols (a jackpot symbol). It has the function to generate. In short, the main controller 261 is based on the value (first random number) of the jackpot random number counter C1 (first random number group for determining whether or not to enter the special gaming state) that can take a value from 0 to 676. A special gaming state is generated.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 38, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 has a first random number generator 400 (first random number group generation function) that generates a jackpot random number counter C1. The RAM 503 of the main control device 261 includes a reserved ball storage area (first random number storage unit 402) that stores the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 every time a game ball wins the first start port 33. The CPU 501 of the main controller 261 also includes a first determination unit 404 (determination function) that determines whether or not the value of the big hit random number counter C1 stored in the reserved ball storage area is a win value. .

  Note that the value of the big hit random number counter C1 (first random number) in the first random number generator 400 is held in the RAM 503 at the timing of detecting the winning of the game ball by the operation port switch 224 provided in the first start port 33. It is stored in the sphere storage area (first random number storage unit 402). When the probability is low, the first determination unit 404 is a jackpot if the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 (first random number) stored in the first random number storage unit 402 is two values “337,673”. If not, it is determined that it is off. Further, at the time of high probability, the first determination unit 404 determines that the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 (first random number) stored in the first random number storage unit 402 has ten values “67, 131, 199, 289, 337, 401, 463, 523, 601 and 661 ", it is determined that it is a big hit, and otherwise, it is determined that it is off. The first random number generator 400 and the first determination unit 404 described above are realized by causing the CPU 501 to execute a predetermined program.

  When the CPU 501 determines that the value of the big hit random number counter C1 is a win value, a signal for setting the special gaming state is output from the main control device 261 to the variable winning device 32. Based on the instruction from the main control device 261, the variable winning device 32 executes a jackpot operation in which the game ball repeatedly operates in an open state and a normal closed state in which the game ball is easy to win.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 38, the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment is a random number group different from the jackpot random number counter C1 (first random number group), and is displayed on the first symbol display device 42. Based on the second random number generator 406 for generating a second random number group (reach random number counter C3) for determining the variable display contents of the symbol, and the winning (entrance) detection by the operation port switch 224, the second random number A second random number storage unit 408 for storing a second random number value (the value of the reach random number counter C3) of the second random number group (reach random number counter C3) generated by the generation unit 406, and the second random number A second determination unit 410 that determines whether or not the value of the second random number (the value of the reach random number counter C3) stored in the storage unit 408 is a predetermined value, and according to the determination result of the second determination unit 410 Control signal (variation pattern command ) And it includes input and output ports 505 to be output to the first symbol display device 42, the.

  Specifically, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 includes a second random number generation unit 406 and a second determination unit 410. In other words, the functions of the second random number generation unit 406 and the second determination unit 410 are realized in the main controller 261 by causing the CPU 501 to operate according to a predetermined program. The RAM 503 of the main control device 261 includes a reserved ball storage area (second random number storage unit 408) that stores the value of the reach random number counter C3 every time a game ball wins the first start port 33. . The CPU 501 of the main control device 261 controls the input / output port 505 so as to output a control signal (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determination result in the second determination unit 410 to the first symbol display device 42.

  The display control device 45 receives various commands (a variation pattern command, a stop symbol command, a confirmation command, etc.) from the main control device 261, and on the first symbol display device 42 based on the various commands, displays a predetermined variation display effect. Is displayed.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 38, the display control device 45 includes a background information generation unit 429 that generates background information, an information detection unit 430 that detects an instruction of predetermined information (production) from the main control device 261, A stop position determining unit 431 that displays a variation display result of predetermined identification information at a position different from a variation position of the variation display of identification information, and an identification information moving unit 432 that moves predetermined identification information from the variation position to the stop position. It has. These configurations will be described below.

  The background information generation unit 429 is a background image located behind the first symbol (for example, the symbol image represented in the frontmost layer), and the first background information (for example, the front surface of the rearmost background layer). Background information represented by a layer) and second background information that can be seen behind the layer, which is the first background information in front of the rearmost layer in the rear viewing space that is a part of the first background information. To do. The background image represents a scene behind a main theme (for example, a design image or a character image), and includes natural scenery or scenery such as an artificial object. In this embodiment, the ground and buildings, As an example, we use land anchors such as standing trees. The element may be a real or fictitious element, or may be a real expression of the element or an element edited using the element as a motif.

  The information detection unit 430 detects that the identification information variation display effect that fluctuates and displays the first symbol with the background information in the background includes a predetermined effect (in this embodiment, a specific type of reach display effect). To do.

  That is, when the control signal (variation pattern command) from the main controller 261 indicates a reach display effect, the information detection unit 430 detects the information. In other words, the information detection unit 430 detects the presence / absence of information on a predetermined display effect based on a control signal (variation pattern command) from the main control device 261.

  Here, the “reach display effect” as used in this specification is a reach state in which a predetermined display mode is obtained when the remaining one of the plurality of first symbols becomes a specific first symbol. It is added that the display effect which shows is mentioned. For example, as shown in FIG. 24 (a), the first symbol at the left location L and the first symbol at the right location R temporarily stop at the same type of symbol (for example, the number “seven” in FIG. 24). When the first symbol of the location M becomes a specific symbol (the symbol “seven”), a reach display effect indicating a reach state in which the symbols are aligned in a predetermined display mode (three symbols are aligned with the symbol “seven”) is provided. Can be mentioned. The reach is not limited to the first design of the number “seven”, but other numbers of designs or specific character strings (character strings that are “heaven”, “bottom”, “people”), etc. Including the state before the next step.

  As shown in FIGS. 44 to 47, the stop position determination unit 431 detects the change position from the predetermined change position RO where the identification information is displayed in a variable manner, based on the result of detection of the predetermined effect information by the information detection unit 430. A position different from RO is determined as the stop position ST. Usually, as shown in FIG. 24, three pieces of identification information are arranged in a horizontal row at the top of the display screen, and the identification information variation display effect is performed while each piece of identification information is rotated or scrolled in the vertical direction. In this embodiment, when the information detection unit 430 detects information of a predetermined effect, a display different from the position where the stop position determination unit 431 rotates the identification information or the scrolling position based on the detection result. It is determined to stop the variable display of predetermined identification information at the bottom of the screen. For example, when the stop design at the time of the reach effect display is out of place, only the design of the variable display of the identification information to be stopped at the end is stopped. Not only one symbol but also two or more symbols are determined to be displayed at the stop position ST.

  Further, the position determined by the stop position determination unit 431 may be any place other than the fluctuation position RO where the identification information is variably displayed. For example, in the case of reach effect display, a position deviated from a straight reach line (for example, the horizontal or diagonal direction of the screen) where the variation display results of the identification information are aligned, or a stop symbol from the display screen of the first symbol display device 42. For example, a position where a part of the image protrudes and is virtually displayed.

  In the identification information moving unit 432, when information of a predetermined effect is detected by the information detection unit 430, and the stop position ST of the variation display of the predetermined identification information is determined by the stop position determination unit 431 based on the result, the predetermined identification information is moved. The information is moved from the variation position RO to the stop position ST while the information is displayed in a variable manner. In this embodiment, for example, when the display control device 45 receives a stop symbol command from the main control device 261, it moves from the change position RO at the upper part of the screen to the stop position ST at the lower part of the screen while variably displaying predetermined identification information. Let This movement path is determined by the variation pattern selected when the display control device 45 receives the variation pattern command from the main control device 261. As the movement route, for example, various movement routes that are linear, curved, meandering, or a combination thereof are set.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 38, the display control device 45 includes an identification information rotation display unit 433 that displays the variation of the first symbol by rotating the first symbol. Specifically, the identification information rotation display unit 433 displays the variation of the first symbol by rotating the first symbols of the left, middle, and right locations L, M, and R of the first symbol display device 42, respectively. Is.

  As shown in FIG. 24 (b), the identification information rotation display unit 433 displays the first symbol of a type different from the first symbol before reversal every time the first symbol is reversed. The symbol is rotated and displayed. Specifically, each time the first symbol at the left portion L of the first symbol display device 42 is highlighted, a plurality of types of display contents (“one”, “two”) at the first symbol at the left portion L are displayed. , “Three”,..., “Eight”, “nine”, “ten” and the Chinese character “ten”) are displayed in order, and the first symbol of the left portion L is rotated and displayed. Further, every time the first symbol at the middle point M of the first symbol display device 42 is highlighted, a plurality of types of display contents (“one”, “two”, “three” at the first symbol at the middle point M are displayed. ,..., “Eight”, “nine”, “ten” and the “kanji” “lower” are displayed in order, and the first symbol of the middle portion M is rotated and displayed. Each time the first symbol at the right location R of the first symbol display device 42 is displayed in reverse, a plurality of types of display contents (“1”, “2”, “three” at the first symbol at the right location R are displayed. ,..., “Eight”, “nine”, “ten” and the “kanji” of “person” are displayed in order, and the first symbol of the right portion R is rotated and displayed.

  The posture displacement unit 434 moves to the stop position ST by the identification information moving unit 432, and displaces the posture of the symbol that is the displayed variation display result. Characters and numbers, which are symbols displayed on the screen, usually maintain a standing posture with respect to the screen so that the characters can be easily understood. In the case of this embodiment, when the display control device 45 receives the confirmation command from the main control device 261, the stop symbol predetermined by the stop symbol command is displayed at the stop position ST, and when the symbol stops, FIG. As shown, it is tilted to the right by continuous operation. The displacement of the stop symbol is not limited to the inclined posture in either of the left and right directions, and includes a form that is inverted upside down.

  The enlarged display unit 435 enlarges the size of the identification information when the predetermined identification information is moved to the stop position ST where the variation display result of the identification information is displayed. As a form to be enlarged, the identification information that has moved to the stop position ST is enlarged in comparison with the size of the state displayed at the fluctuation position RO, and the pattern of the fluctuation display result is displayed while the identification information is displayed in a fluctuation manner. At the time when the pattern of the variation display result of the identification information is displayed at the form or stop position ST, the form immediately expanding the pattern, or when the pattern displayed at the stop position ST is displaced to indicate the last display posture Various forms such as a form that is enlarged by the above are mentioned.

  As shown in FIG. 38, the pachinko machine 10 has a sound lamp control device 262 that controls sound and lamps based on an instruction from the display control device 45, and a predetermined value based on an instruction from the sound lamp control device 262. A speaker 24 that outputs sound and a lamp unit (annular illumination unit 102, central illumination unit 103, upper plate illumination unit 104, etc.) that performs a predetermined lamp production based on an instruction from the audio lamp control device 262 I have.

  Next, the configuration and function of the display control device 45 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 39 to 42. 39 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the display control device 45, FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a rectangular image unit (sprite SP) in each layer (each layer LY1 to LY5), and FIG. FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of the color palette table, and FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram showing that a frame image FM is formed by superposing a plurality of layers LY1 to LY5.

  The display control device 45 is not controlled by the main control device 261 except that the main control device 261 designates the change start time and change stop time of the symbol (first symbol) and the stop symbol at the time of final display. For changes during the period from the start of change of the 1 symbol to the stop of change (the state of the 1st symbol change), etc., the 1st symbol display device 42 is controlled autonomously or autonomously based on the control program incorporated in itself. To do.

  As shown in FIG. 40, the display control device 45 displays a frame image FM as a unit still image (one still image) to be displayed on the first symbol display device 42 in a predetermined order (a plurality of layers). An image generation unit 420 is provided that generates the images by superimposing them in the order of the lower numbered layer). The first symbol display device 42 displays a moving image by sequentially displaying a plurality of frame images FM generated by the image generation unit 420 every predetermined time. The image generation unit 420 is realized by causing the CPU 521 of the display control device 45 to operate according to a predetermined program.

  The image generation unit 420 includes a video RAM 524, a character ROM 525, and an image controller 526. The image controller 526 includes an interrupt signal generation circuit 422 and a video display processor (VDP) 424.

  The CPU 521 receives a command (display command (variation pattern command and stop symbol command) or confirmation command) sent from the main control device 261 via the input port 527, analyzes the command, or converts it to the command. Based on this, predetermined calculation processing is performed to control the VDP 424 (specifically, generation of an internal command for the VDP 424). The program ROM 522 and the work RAM 523 are nonvolatile and volatile memories for complementing the CPU 521, the program ROM 522 holds various control programs for the CPU 521, the work RAM 523 provides a work area for the CPU 521, and displays commands Useful information such as stop symbol codes included in is temporarily stored.

  The video display processor (VDP 424) is a kind of drawing circuit that directly operates an LCD driver (liquid crystal driving circuit) 42a incorporated in the first symbol display device 42. Since the VDP 424 is an IC chip, it is also referred to as a “drawing chip”, and the substance of the VDP 424 can be said to be a microcomputer chip with a dedicated firmware for drawing processing. A video RAM 524 and a character ROM 525 are connected to the VDP 424. The video RAM 524 is an area for holding the operation mode of the VDP 424, setting information for enabling / disabling various functions of the VDP 424, and the like, and the CPU 521 rewrites (or updates) the information held in the video RAM 524. Thereby, the drawing mode on the display screen 42b of the first symbol display device 42 can be variously changed.

  As the name suggests, the character ROM 525 is a non-volatile memory that holds various types of image data, and plays a role as an image data library in the display control device 45. In the character ROM 525, bitmap format image data such as various symbols (for example, the first symbol shown in FIG. 24), a color palette table to be referred to when determining the expression color in each dot of the bitmap image, and Holds JPEG format image data for a background image. In particular, a symbol code (symbol number) is assigned to each symbol image data in the bitmap format, and at the command level, each symbol image can be managed only by the symbol code.

  The interrupt signal generation circuit 422 periodically transmits a video blank interrupt signal (VB interrupt signal) to the VDP 424 and the CPU 521 at a predetermined time interval (for example, 1/60 seconds = about 17 milliseconds). The VB interrupt signal is a signal for informing the VDP 424 and the CPU 521 that the display time of the next frame (corresponding to each still image) in the moving image has arrived. In synchronization with this VB interrupt signal, the CPU 521 sends an internal command for the next frame image FM (still image) to the video RAM 524 via the VDP 424, and the VDP 424 operates the LCD driver 42A and has already been prepared. A frame image FM (still image) is drawn on the display screen 42 b of the first symbol display device 42. As described above, the moving image display on the display screen 42b of the first symbol display device 42 is realized by updating the still image at a high frequency of 60 times per second.

  Here, how the display control device 45 manages the bitmap format image data of the symbol (first symbol) involved in the display of the winning or losing state in the game will be briefly described. First of all, there is a contour line on each symbol, and the contour line is usually complicated. For example, in the case of a decoratively expressed design in the form of the Chinese numeral “8” as shown in FIG. 40, the contour line that defines the outer shape of the number is curvilinear. However, in image processing, it is preferable that image data of all symbols can be handled in a unified format regardless of individuality such as contour lines of individual symbols. Therefore, a rectangular area that includes the outline of the symbol is set, the whole rectangular area is treated as one image unit (object), and this rectangular image unit is called “sprite SP”. In the example of FIG. 40, a rectangular area of horizontal (x direction) 144 dots × longitudinal (y direction) 128 dots is set so that the whole decoratively expressed pattern in the shape of the Chinese numeral “8” is accommodated. However, this is handled as one rectangular object.

  When this single sprite SP is expressed in a bitmap format, it is only necessary to specify the color of each dot in a 144 × 128 two-dimensional dot matrix. You just have to give the meaning color data. In other words, by adding color data including transparency (specifically, color number N) to each of all the dots constituting the sprite SP, a complete rectangular image unit can be configured. In the example of FIG. 41, each dot (pixel) that forms a portion of the ground existing around a decoratively expressed design that is shaped like the Chinese numeral “eight” is a color number (for example, N) that means transparency. = 0), and each dot (pixel) constituting the entity of the decoratively expressed symbol in the shape of the Chinese numeral “eight” has a color number of a specific color (for example, N = 1 to 15). Give either one.

  In this embodiment, in order to reduce the data size of each sprite SP as much as possible, the color numbers N that can be used in one sprite SP are limited to 16 from “0” to “15”. Instead, by preparing 64 types of color palettes identified by the color palette number M of “0” to “63” and combining the color number N and the color palette number M for each dot, the entire screen is 256. An abundant number of colors can be realized. FIG. 42 shows a color palette table conceptualizing the relationship between the color number N and the color palette number M. By referring to such a color palette table, the color to be displayed by each dot can be specifically determined. For example, when the color palette number M designated by the sprite SP is “0” and the color number N of a certain dot in the sprite SP is “15”, (M, N) = (0 , 15), the emission intensity for each of R, G, and B (the three primary colors of light) when the dot is subjected to color control can be read.

  In the normal state, as shown in FIG. 42, the VDP 424 has a plurality of sprites SP arranged in a matrix and the foremost layer LY1 in which the first symbol (symbol image ZY) appears at a predetermined position (for example, The first pattern “7” that is changing is displayed) and the next layer LY2 (character image CY is displayed) that is located behind this layer LY1 and in which a plurality of sprites SP are arranged in a matrix. And a back layer (for background) LY3 (a background image HY1 is displayed) in which a plurality of sprites SP are arranged in a matrix and are located behind this layer LY2, and the layer LY3 An intermediate layer LY4 (in which a suggestion image SY is displayed) on which a plurality of sprites SP are arranged in a matrix is located behind this layer. -Layer LY1 is the top layer in the order of the backmost layer (for background) LY5 (background image HY2 is displayed), which is located behind LY4 and has a plurality of sprites SP arranged in a matrix By superimposing the images, the single frame image FM (still image) to be displayed on the display screen 42b of the first symbol display device 42 is generated.

  The overlapping portion of the first pattern (symbol image ZY) in the frontmost layer LY1 and the background layer LY3 that overlaps the character image CY in the layer LY2 in the next surface is the first symbol (symbol image ZY) or character image. Since it is behind the CY and cannot be seen by the player, the portion of the background layer LY3 that is hidden by the first symbol (the symbol image ZY) and the character image CY is not displayed on the frame image FM (still image). The portion of the background layer LY3 located behind the transparent portion of the foreground layer LY1 and the next layer LY2 is visible to the player and is therefore displayed on the frame image FM (still image). . In addition, a transparent visual image TY in which the outer portion of the background image LY3 is transparent outside the outer area of the background image HY1 representing the land fixed matter such as a building in the background layer LY3, that is, the background layer LY3, The portion of the rearmost layer LY5 located behind the rear viewing space (transparent image TY) of LY3 is visible to the player, and is therefore displayed on the frame image FM (still image). Furthermore, when the suggestion image SY is displayed in a portion located behind the rear viewing space (transparent image TY) of the layer LY3 in the intermediate layer LY4 located behind the background layer LY3, Since the suggestion image SY is visible to the player, it is displayed on the frame image FM (still image). The portion of the layer LY5 located behind the suggestion image SY of the layer LY4 is not visible because it is hidden by the suggestion image SY.

  In particular, the display control device 45 can generate various frame images FM as shown in FIG. 42 because the image generation unit 420 included in the display control device 45 can generate the first design ( It has various display functions such as a display control function for automatically rotating the symbol image ZY), a function for scrolling the background image HY, a function for displaying the character image CY, and a function for displaying the suggestion image SY. .

  The main control device 261 described above corresponds to the first control means (main control means) in the present invention, and the first start port 33 described above corresponds to the ball entering means (winning means) in the present invention. The first random number generation unit 400 corresponds to the first random number generation unit in the present invention, the first random number storage unit 402 described above corresponds to the first random number storage unit in the present invention, and the first determination unit 404 described above corresponds to the present invention. The variable winning device 32 described above corresponds to the state generating means in the present invention, and the second random number generating unit 406 described above corresponds to the second random number generating means in the present invention. The two random number storage unit 408 corresponds to the second random number storage unit in the present invention, the second determination unit 410 described above corresponds to the second determination unit in the present invention, and the input / output port 505 described above corresponds to the output unit in the present invention. The information detection unit 430 described above corresponds to the information detection unit in the present invention, the stop position determination unit 431 described above corresponds to the stop position determination unit in the present invention, and the identification information moving unit 432 described above corresponds to the present invention. The identification information rotation display unit 433 described above corresponds to the identification information rotation display unit of the present invention, and the posture displacement unit 434 described above corresponds to the posture displacement unit of the present invention. The display unit 435 corresponds to enlarged display means in the present invention.

  Next, the symbol variation display effect in the pachinko machine 10 of the above-described embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 43 to 47. In this embodiment, when the symbol variation display effect as a predetermined effect is a reach effect, and when the three symbols are not aligned and the lottery result is out of place, the predetermined identification information is stopped from the variation position RO. A description will be given taking as an example the case of moving to the position ST and stopping.

  FIGS. 43 to 47 are diagrams showing a detach reach effect display.

  The display control device 45 has a plurality of symbol variation display effects to be displayed on the display screen 42b of the first symbol display device 42 based on display commands (variation pattern command, stop symbol command) from the main control device 261. The frame images FM are generated sequentially. The generation of each frame image FM is performed by the image generation unit 420 or the like as described with reference to FIG. As described above, the information detection unit 430 detects the presence or absence of information on a predetermined effect based on the control signal (variation pattern command) from the main control device 261. In other words, the display control device 45 can immediately determine whether or not the symbol variation display effect indicated by the variation pattern command is a specific type of reach effect and is in a disengaged state as a lottery result. The unit 430 detects that the symbol variation display effect indicated by the variation pattern command is out of the reach effect lottery result, and detects that the condition is satisfied, and the stop position determination unit 431 displays variation display of the predetermined identification information (first display). The position to stop the symbol ZY2) is determined.

  FIG. 43 is an arbitrary single frame image FM displayed on the display screen 42b of the first symbol display device 42 immediately after the symbol variation display effect is started. As shown in FIG. 43, all of the first symbol images (symbol images ZY1 to ZY3) are rotated at three locations L, M, and R on the reach line on the upper side of the display screen as indicated by broken line arrows. The background image HY1 located behind (behind) the symbol images ZY1 to ZY3 is displayed.

  FIG. 44 shows an arbitrary frame image FM after a predetermined number of frames from the frame image FM shown in FIG. In this frame image FM, the first symbol ZY1 and ZY3, which are stop symbols as a result of the variation display of the identification information located at the left and right ends of the reach effect display, reach the Chinese numeral “seven” that expects a big hit. A temporarily stopped state is displayed on the line L1. In addition, the state in which the first symbol ZY2, which was at the center M for displaying the variation display result of the identification information at the end, has started moving from the variation position RO and moved from the position on the reach line L1, is displayed. Has been. The movement of the first symbol ZY2 moves along the curved trajectory toward the stop position ST while rotating, which is a variation display of the identification information. In this embodiment, the movement timing starts after the display control device 45 receives the symbol stop command from the main control device 261.

  The stop position ST toward which the first symbol ZY2 heads is the position determined when the information detection unit 430 receives information indicating the outlier reach effect display, that is, the variation pattern command from the main controller 261, and is displayed on the display screen. Lower center.

  FIG. 45 shows an arbitrary frame image FM after a predetermined number of frames from the frame image FM shown in FIG. The frame image FM shown in FIG. 45 displays a state in which the first symbol ZY2 rotates along the curved path while rotating and performs rotation as a variation display at the stop position ST.

  FIG. 46 is an arbitrary frame image FM after a predetermined number of frames from the frame image FM shown in FIG. The frame image FM shown in FIG. 46 shows a state in which the first symbol ZY2 is stopped at the stop position ST, and the Chinese numeral “5” is assumed to be stopped as a symbol out of reach effect display. . At this time, the first symbol ZY2 is displayed in a state where the size is enlarged by the enlarged display portion 435, rather than the size of the character until the character moves from the fluctuation position RO to the stop position ST.

FIG. 47 is an arbitrary single frame image FM after a predetermined number of frames from the frame image FM shown in FIG. Frame image FM shown in FIG. 47 shows a state in which by displacing the posture of the first symbol ZY2 there are enlarged to a state of temporary stop was determined stop symbol. In the case of the present embodiment, for example, when the display control device 45 receives a confirmation command from the main control device 261, the displacement of the posture of the first symbol ZY2 is determined by the posture displacement unit 434 provided in the display control device 45. The first symbol ZY2 displayed in an enlarged manner is displayed in an inclined posture. That is, it is in a state where it is determined that the reach effect is out of the state. This is the end of the series of outlier reach effects.

  Further, unlike the above-described variation pattern of the outlier reach effect, there are also the following variation patterns. When the first symbol ZY2 is displayed in a big hit state when Kanji characters are displayed in the order of “heaven, bottom, and person” at positions L, M, and R on the reach line, as shown in FIG. The characters “heaven” and “person” are displayed on the reach line of the fluctuation positions L and R above the position M, the position of M is blank, and the first symbol ZY2 at the position of M is the stop position ST. The number “10” may be enlarged and displayed in an inclined posture, and a part of the displayed first symbol ZY2 may be in a display state in which the area of the display screen protrudes and cannot be seen.

As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the display control device 45 has a predetermined position at a position different from the information detection unit 430 that detects information of a predetermined effect and the variation position RO of the variation display of identification information. a stop positioning tough 431 for displaying the variable display results of the identification information is provided with the identification information moving unit 432 for moving the predetermined identification information to the stop position ST from changes position RO, has the following advantages .

  That is, when the information detection unit 430 detects, for example, information on the identification information variation display effect such that the variation display result of the reach effect display is out of the state as the predetermined effect information, the stop position that has received the detection result. The determination unit 431 moves the predetermined identification information in which the identification information is variably displayed at the variation position RO of the display screen of the first symbol display device 42 to a position different from the variation position RO, and is a stop symbol that is a variation display result. Can be displayed. That is, the first symbols ZY1 and ZY2 that are expected to be a big hit at the positions of R and L at both left and right ends are displayed in a temporarily stopped state on the reach line. The first symbol ZY2 at the remaining position M moves from the fluctuation position RO on the reach line to the stop position ST while the identification information movement section 432 displays the fluctuation display of the identification information, and stops at a position different from the fluctuation position RO. It is possible to display the first symbol ZY2 as the stop symbol, which is the variation display result at the position ST.

  Therefore, even if a real and complex image in recent years exists around the fluctuation position RO, the out-of-shift symbol is changed from the fluctuation position RO to a stop position ST different from the fluctuation position RO, that is, an image with a small amount of information. By moving to an uncomplicated position or the like, the display of the off symbol can be made clear. In addition, since the identification information variation display different from the conventional one can be performed while the first symbol ZY2 is moved from the variation position RO to the stop position ST, the player may feel interesting by seeing the state. This makes it possible to realize a more interesting variation display effect and improve the fun of the game.

  Further, the display control device 45 includes an identification information rotation display unit 433 that displays the variation of the first symbol by rotating the first symbol. That is, since the first symbol to be rotated is arranged on the background where the background information (background images HY1, HY2 shown in FIG. 42) is scroll-displayed, the first symbol is arranged in a predetermined direction (the same direction as the background information). Unlike the variable display by scroll display in different directions (including different directions), the occupied display area of the first symbol can be kept to a minimum. In other words, when the first symbol is scroll-displayed in the predetermined direction, the display area of the first symbol occupied by the first symbol scrolling in the predetermined direction becomes large, but in the case of the first symbol rotating. Since the first symbol is rotated and displayed, the area used for the variable display of the first symbol can be kept to a minimum, and the player can effectively use the first symbol and background information visually. Can do. In addition to the background information, the first symbol is rotated in a predetermined direction (including the same direction as the background information or a different direction), and the first symbol is rotated, so the first symbol is effective. The player can be watched.

  In addition, each time the identification information rotation display unit 433 displays the first symbol in a reversed manner, the first symbol is rotated in such a manner as to display the first symbol of a type different from the first symbol before the reverse. Every time one symbol is inverted, the next first symbol different from the content of the first symbol before inversion can be displayed.

  In addition, the identification information rotation display unit 433 displays a plurality of types of display contents (for example, “one”, “two”, “three”,. , “Kyu”, “Ten” and “Chinese characters of“ heaven ”,“ bottom ”, and“ people ”) are displayed in turn so that the first symbol is rotated. Each time it is reversed, the first symbols can be displayed one after another.

  In addition, the display control device 45 can displace the posture of the first symbol ZY2 at the stop position ST by including the posture displacement unit 434. In other words, the first symbol ZY2 that has moved to the stop position ST is displaced from a standing posture that allows easy character recognition to an inclined posture or the like. For example, by placing the symbols that have been stopped in this manner into an inclined posture, it is possible to express the discouraged feeling of a player who has reached a reach state and expected a big hit. Therefore, the player who has seen the aspect of the display effect can feel the excitement, such as having a sympathy that healed his discouraged feelings. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game. Further, by changing the first symbol ZY2 from the standing posture to the inclined posture, it is effective to enhance the recognition symbol so that it can be easily recognized.

  Furthermore, the display control device 45 includes the enlarged display unit 435 so that the size of the first symbol ZY2 displayed at the stop position ST is larger than the size of the state where the display is variably displayed at the change position RO. Can be displayed. Therefore, it is possible to make the first symbol ZY2 which is a dismissed symbol more easily recognized.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be modified as follows.

  (1) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 43, the fluctuation position RO and the reach line L1 are set at the upper part of the display screen. However, when the first symbol ZY2 as the identification information is changed as the identification information variation display effect while moving from the variation position RO to the stop position ST, the distance from the variation position RO to the stop position ST is increased. It is preferable to set.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, only the first symbol ZY2 at the variation position RO that displays the variation display result of the identification information variation display is moved to the stop position ST at the time of the final reach effect. Instead of individual symbols, two or more symbols may be moved from the change position RO to the stop position ST. When a plurality of symbols are moved from the change position RO to the stop position ST as described above, the stop position ST may be set as follows.

  For example, all the moving symbols may be set to move to the stop position ST in the same direction at the same time or with a time difference, and be aligned and displayed at the stop position ST in the same direction. The movement of each symbol at this time may move through substantially the same movement route, or may move through different movement routes.

  Further, a plurality of symbols may be moved to stop positions ST in different directions. The movement in this case may be set so that each symbol moves through a different movement route, or the movement timing moves at the same time or with a time difference.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, the enlarged display unit 435 enlarges the size of the first symbol ZY2 stopped at the stop position ST as compared with the state where the identification information change display effect is performed on the reach line of the change position RO. However, the present invention is not limited to this form, and may be set as follows.

  For example, the first symbol ZY2 displayed at the stop position ST may be displayed in a state where enlargement and reduction are repeated. Further, at the stop position ST, the first symbol ZY2 may be enlarged and the first symbol ZY1 and the first symbol ZY2 on the reach line may be displayed in a reduced size. By setting in this way, the display of the first symbol ZY2 at the stop position ST can be emphasized, and the same effect as described above can be obtained.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, the main control device 261 (first control means: main control means), the display control device 45 (display control means), and the sound lamp control device 262 (sound lamp control means) are serially arranged in that order. Although the connected pachinko machine 10 has been described as an example, the main control device 261 (first control means: main control means), the sound lamp control device 262 (sound lamp control means), and the display control device 45 (display control). And a pachinko machine (game machine) connected in series in that order.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, the display control device 45 projects the object arranged in the virtual three-dimensional space onto the projection plane (perspective projection, parallel projection), and displays the two-dimensional image of the projection plane as the first symbol display. The present invention can also be applied to a case where the image is displayed on the device 42.

  (6) In the above-mentioned embodiment, as shown in FIG. 43, the variable display of rotating the first symbol is adopted, but it is also applied to the variable display of scrolling the first symbol in a predetermined direction. Is possible.

  (7) In the above-described embodiments, the present invention may be implemented in various (for example, first type, third type, etc.) gaming machines, or in a different type of pachinko machine from the above embodiments. Also good. For example, once a big hit, a pachinko machine that raises the expected value of the big hit until a big hit state occurs (for example, two times or three times) including that (for example, a two-time right item, a three-time right item) May also be implemented. Moreover, after a jackpot symbol is displayed, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that enters a special gaming state on the condition that a ball is won in a predetermined area. Moreover, you may implement as a pachinko machine which will be in a special game state when a ball enters a predetermined winning opening. Further, in addition to the pachinko machine, the present invention may be implemented as various gaming machines such as a slot machine, an arrangement ball pachinko machine, a sparrow ball, a gaming machine in which a so-called pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated.

  In the slot machine, for example, the symbol is changed by operating the operation lever in the state where the symbol effective line is determined by inserting coins, and the symbol is stopped and confirmed by operating the stop button. is there. Accordingly, the basic concept of the slot machine is that “a variable display means for confirming and displaying a symbol after a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol resulting from the operation of the starting operation means (for example, an operating lever). The change of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the stop operating means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed, and the fixed symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol Is a slot machine provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player. In this case, the game medium is typically a coin, a medal or the like.

  In addition, as a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, a variable display means for displaying a fixed symbol after displaying a variable symbol row consisting of a plurality of symbols is provided, and a handle for launching a ball is provided. What is not provided. In this case, after inserting a predetermined amount of game balls based on a predetermined operation (button operation), for example, the variation of the symbol is started due to the operation of the operation lever, for example, due to the operation of the stop button, or the predetermined amount With the passage of time, the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped, and a jackpot state advantageous to the player is generated on the condition that the confirmed symbol at the time of stoppage is a so-called jackpot symbol. A lot of balls are paid out.

  As described above, the present invention is suitable for gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines.

30 ... Game board 32 ... Variable winning device (state generating means)
33 ... 1st starting port (entrance means)
38 ... Game ball launching device (game ball launching means)
42 ... 1st symbol display device (identification information fluctuation display means)
45 ... Display control device (display control means)
224 ... Actuator switch (entrance detection means)
400 ... 1st random number generation part (1st random number generation means)
402: First random number storage unit (first random number storage means)
404 ... 1st determination part (1st determination means)
406 ... second random number generator (second random number generator)
408 ... second random number storage unit (second random number storage means)
410 ... 2nd determination part (2nd determination means)
429 ... Background information generation unit (background information generation means)
430 ... Information detection unit (information detection means)
431 ... Stop position determination unit (stop position determination means)
432 ... Identification information moving unit (identification information moving means)
433 ... Identification information rotation display section (identification information rotation display means)
434: Posture displacement section (posture displacement means)
435 ... Enlarged display section (enlarged display means)

Claims (1)

A display area capable of displaying a plurality of symbols and their backgrounds;
Display control means for displaying the symbols in the display area after variably displaying them, and stopping the display;
When the game condition is set to be advantageous to the player due to the establishment of the start condition, the plurality of symbols variably displayed in the display area by the display control means are stopped in a predetermined combination. In a gaming machine capable of displaying a specific result displayed,
The display control means includes
A region setting means for setting a plurality of regions overlapping with a part of the background in the display region as a symbol display region in which a plurality of types of symbols included in the symbol group are sequentially switched and displayed,
Fluctuation display means for controlling a plurality of symbol display areas set by the area setting means to a fluctuation display state in which the symbols are displayed in a switched manner;
Stop display means for controlling the symbol display area controlled to the variable display state by the variation display means to a state in which the symbol is stopped and displayed,
After the start condition is satisfied and the plurality of symbols are variably displayed, the reach symbol that constitutes a part of the specific result is displayed and the reach effect is executed, and the combination of the specific result symbols after the reach effect When the display is stopped and displayed, the symbol is stopped and displayed in a display mode of a predetermined size, and when the display is stopped with a combination of symbols different from the specific result after the reach effect, the region setting means During the period when the variable display means sets the symbol group in the variable display state, the specific symbol display area is set to a different symbol area with respect to the background, and the stop display means displays the specific result in the different symbol area. A gaming machine, wherein a symbol is stopped and displayed in a display mode larger than the predetermined size related to the size of the symbol constituting a part and the stop display of the specific result .

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