JP6251961B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.

  As a kind of gaming machine, for example, a pachinko machine is known. The pachinko machine is provided with a game board, and a game area in which a game ball launched by the launching device is guided is formed in front of the game board. Then, when the game ball enters the starting ball entry means provided in the game area, a lottery is performed as to whether or not a hit state is generated, and a variable display for teaching the result of the lottery is displayed on the display device. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP 2003-154110 A

  In recent years, in order to enhance the effect of production, there is a tendency to make the visual mode and the audio mode by various lamps, display devices, movable accessories, etc. flashy. However, there are few surprising productions and it has become rut.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems and the like, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of deriving a more impactful effect.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
A first decorative body imitating the first object;
A second decorative body imitating a second object different from the first object ,
The second decorative body is:
An independent position for recognizing the first decorative body as the first object and recognizing the second decorative body as the second object;
The first decorative body is positioned in front of the specific part of the first decorative body, and a part of the first object is hidden to make the first decorative body a third object different from the first object and the second object. causes recognized as part, wherein the second decorative body is recognized as a remaining portion of said third object, said a first decorative body, aspects of the combination of the second ornamental body, the third object as a whole Is configured to be displaceable with the same surface facing forward ,
When the second decorative body is displaced from the merged position to the independent position and a predetermined trigger is established in the game, and the second decorative body is displaced to the independent position The whole image of the first object is exposed.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to derive a more impactful presentation.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine in one Embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which shows the state which open | released the inner frame and the front frame set. It is a front view which shows structures, such as an inner frame and a game board. It is a rear view which shows the structure of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which shows the state which open | released the inner frame, the back pack unit, etc. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the main electrical structures of a pachinko machine. 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 the normal process by the main controller. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a NMI interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a start winning process. (A) is a flowchart which shows a jackpot determination process, (b) is a flowchart which shows a classification determination process. It is a flowchart which shows reach determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows a continuous effect determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a through gate passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st display control process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation | variation display setting process. It is a flowchart which shows discrimination | determination information setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows a variable winning apparatus control process. It is a flowchart which shows an end setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd display control process. It is a flowchart which shows an opportunity corresponding unit control process. It is a flowchart which shows a reception interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the main process of the payout control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a command determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the normal process of a sub control apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of the various counters used for the determination of a decoration design, etc. It is a flowchart which shows the update process of a counter. It is a flowchart which shows holding information storage processing. It is a flowchart which shows a pending | holding process. It is a flowchart which shows a jackpot display process. It is a flowchart which shows a continuous production information storage process. It is a flowchart which shows a continuous production | presentation setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a fan pattern table. (A) shows a decorative symbol (symbol string) displayed in the upper symbol display area, (b) shows a decorative symbol (symbol string) displayed in the middle symbol display area, and (c) shows a lower symbol display area. It is explanatory drawing which shows the decoration symbol (symbol row | line | column) displayed on. It is a front schematic diagram which shows a decoration symbol display apparatus and a production fan. It is a front schematic diagram which shows a decoration symbol display apparatus and a production fan. It is a front view of a variable production actor. It is a front view of a variable production actor. It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a variable effect actor. It is a perspective schematic diagram which shows a variable winning apparatus. It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a variable winning device. It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a variable winning device. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the shutter, interlocking mechanism, etc. of a variable prize apparatus. It is a front view of the variable effect combination in another embodiment. It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the variable prize apparatus in another embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the shutter etc. of the variable prize apparatus in another embodiment. It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the variable prize apparatus in another embodiment.

  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. As shown in FIG. 3 and the like, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 that constitutes an outline of the pachinko machine 10, and an inner frame 12 is supported at one side of the outer frame 11 so as to be opened and closed. . For the sake of convenience, FIG. 3 omits illustrations of nails and accessories placed on the surface of the game board 30, the glass unit 137 attached to the front frame set 14, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 6 and the like, the outer frame 11 has an upper side frame constituting portion 11a and a lower side frame constituting portion 11b made of a wooden plate material, and the left side frame constituting portion 11c and the right side frame constituting portion 11d are made of aluminum alloy. Each of the frame components 11a to 11d is assembled in a rectangular frame shape as a whole by a detachable fastener such as a screw.

  An upper hinge 81 and a lower hinge 82 are attached to the upper and lower ends of the left side frame constituting portion 11c (see FIG. 1). The upper and lower hinges 81 and 82 support the upper and lower portions of the inner frame 12 so that the inner frame 12 can be rotated. As a result, the inner frame 12 can be opened and closed. And the inner frame 12 etc. are accommodated in the space part formed inside the outer frame 11.

  The right side frame constituting portion 11d is formed with an extending wall portion 83 that protrudes from the vicinity of the rear end portion in the width direction toward the inside of the outer frame 11. The extending wall 83 covers the entire upper and lower sections corresponding to the locking device 600 (see FIG. 6) provided on the back side of the right side of the inner frame 12 from the back side of the inner frame 12 (see FIG. 5). In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, a pair of upper and lower receiving portions 84 and 85 to which the locking member of the locking device 600 is locked are provided on the front surface side of the extending wall portion 83. Further, a pressing portion 86 that abuts on an inner frame opening detection switch 92 described later is provided on the lower receiving portion 85 so as to protrude toward the inner side of the outer frame 11.

  Furthermore, a resin curtain decoration 87 is attached to the lower frame constituting portion 11b. A rib 88 projecting upward is integrally formed at the back of the upper surface of the curtain decoration 87. This makes it difficult to form a gap with the inner frame 12.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the opening / closing axis of the inner frame 12 is set up and down on the left side when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, so that the inner frame 12 can be opened forward with the opening / closing axis serving as an axis. It has become. The inner frame 12 is mainly composed of a resin base 38 whose outer shape is rectangular, and a substantially elliptical window hole 39 is formed at the center of the resin base 38.

  A front frame set 14 is attached to the front side of the inner frame 12 so that it can be opened and closed. As with the inner frame 12, the front frame set 14 can be opened forward with an opening / closing axis set along the top and bottom on the left side when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. In addition, you may comprise the front frame set 14 so that it may be supported by the outer frame 11 so that opening is possible directly rather than via the inner frame 12.

  The front frame set 14 has a rectangular outer shape like the inner frame 12, and covers almost the entire front side of the inner frame 12 in the closed state. A substantially elliptical window 101 is formed at the center of the front frame set 14. Thereby, the game board 30 (game area) attached to the rear surface of the inner frame 12 can be visually recognized from the outside through the window portion 101 of the front frame set 14 and the window hole 39 of the inner frame 12. The detailed configuration of the game board 30 will be described later.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a front plate of the front frame set 14 is provided with a lower plate 15 as a ball receiving tray at the center of the lower portion, and the game balls discharged from the discharge port 16 are placed in the lower plate 15. It can be stored inside. In addition, on the front side of the lower plate 15, a ball removal lever 25 for discharging the game ball from the lower plate 15 is provided. In addition, an effect button 125 with a built-in LED is provided on the left side of the lower plate 15, and by pressing the effect button 125, a corresponding effect is performed on a decorative symbol display device 42 described later. Or the production content is changed.

  On the right side of the lower plate 15, a game ball launching handle (hereinafter simply referred to as a handle) 18 protruding toward the front side is provided. The handle 18 is provided with a touch sensor (not shown) and an operation amount detection means (variable resistor) (not shown) for detecting the operation amount of the operation unit of the handle 18. When the handle 18 is rotated clockwise, a game ball is launched by a launching device 60 serving as launching means described later with a strength corresponding to the amount of pivoting operation. Further, the handle 18 is provided with a firing prohibiting button 18 a that can be pressed with the thumb of the right hand that holds the handle 18. In the state where the firing prohibition button 18a is pressed, even if the handle 18 is held, the launching device 60 is prohibited from launching the game ball. Therefore, the rotation of the handle 18 can be performed while prohibiting the launch of the game ball, or the launch of the game ball can be temporarily stopped while the handle 18 is held.

  An upper plate 19 is provided above the lower plate 15. The upper plate 19 is a ball tray that temporarily stores the game balls and guides them toward a launching device 60 described later while aligning them in a row. When the upper plate 19 is full of game balls, the game balls to be paid out are guided to the lower plate 15 via the lower plate communication passage 71 and the discharge port 16 described later.

  The upper plate 19 is provided with a ball lending button 121 and a return button 122. Thereby, in the game hall or the like, when the ball lending button 121 is operated with a bill or a card inserted into a card unit (ball lending unit) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, depending on the operation Rental balls are supplied to the upper plate 19. On the other hand, the return button 122 is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted into the card unit. However, the ball lending button 121 and the return button 122 are not necessary for a pachinko machine in which game balls are directly lending to the upper plate 19 from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit, so-called cash machine.

  Further, the upper plate 19 is provided with a ball removal button 123. When the ball removal button 123 is pressed, a communication hole (not shown) provided on the downstream side of the ball guide path of the upper plate 19 and communicating with the lower plate 15 is opened and stored in the upper plate 19. The game ball is guided (dropped) to the lower plate 15. That is, the player can move the game ball on the upper plate 19 to the lower plate 15 at any time by operating the ball removal button 123.

  In addition, light emitting means such as various lamps are provided around the front surface of the front frame set 14. These light emitting means play a role of enhancing the effect of the game while the light emission mode is changed and controlled according to a change in the gaming state. For example, at the periphery of the window portion 101, an annular illumination portion 102 incorporating a light emitting means such as an LED is provided. In addition, error display lamps 104 that are turned on when a predetermined error occurs are provided on both sides of the annular illumination portion 102. In addition, a large number of small through holes are formed in the annular illumination portion 102 above the error display lamps 104 corresponding to the speakers SP (see FIG. 3) provided on the back surface of the front frame set 14. .

  A glass unit 137 is attached to the back side of the front frame set 14. In the glass unit 137, a pair of conventional front and rear rectangular glass plates (which can also be a transparent resin plate) is not attached separately in front and rear pairs, but as a whole has a round shape and is assembled. Installed above.

  Next, the inner frame 12 will be described with reference to FIG. As described above, the game board 30 is mounted on the inner frame 12 in a state where the game board 30 is in contact with the back side of the resin base 38 on the rear side of the window hole 39. Accordingly, the substantially central portion of the front surface of the game board 30 is exposed to the front surface side of the inner frame 12 through the window hole 39.

  Further, a launching device 60 and a launching rail 61 for guiding a game ball immediately after being launched by the launching device 60 are attached to the lower part of the front surface of the inner frame 12 (resin base 38), that is, a position below the window hole 39. Yes. In the present embodiment, a solenoid-type firing device is employed as the firing device 60. Further, above the launching device 60, a ball feeding device that guides the game balls guided from the upper plate 19 one by one to the firing position of the launching device 60 by driving a built-in driving means (for example, a solenoid). 63 is provided.

  Next, the configuration of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. The game board 30 includes a general winning port 31, a variable winning device 32, a starting winning unit (starting port) 33, a through gate 34, a variable display device unit 35, a first special display device 43L and a second special display device 43R. A specific lamp 40 or the like is provided. As is well known, when a game ball enters (wins) various winning holes such as a general winning hole 31, a variable winning device 32 as a variable winning means, a starting winning unit 33, etc., it is detected by various detection switches, and the upper plate 19 or A predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the lower plate 15. For example, when there is a ball entering the start winning unit 33, there are three balls when there is a ball entering the general winning slot 31, and when there is a ball entering the variable winning device 32. Fifteen game balls are paid out. In addition, the game board 30 is provided with an out port 36, and the game balls that have not won the various winning ports such as the general winning port 31 are discharged out of the game area through the out port 36. . In addition, the game board 30 is provided with a large number of nails for appropriately dispersing and adjusting the falling direction of the game balls, and various members such as windmills (servants).

  The variable prize-winning device 32 is normally in a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won, and is in an open state in which a game ball can be won in a big hit state. As will be described in detail later, the variable winning device 32 includes a large winning opening that leads to the rear of the game board 30, a shutter that opens and closes the large winning opening, a driving means that operates the shutter, and a large winning opening. A count switch 223 that detects a game ball that has entered the ball is provided, the drive means is driven and controlled, and the shutter is opened and closed, so that the variable winning device 32 (large winning port) is switched between the closed state and the open state.

  The start winning unit 33 includes an upper winning opening 33a and a lower winning opening 33b, and a pair of opening and closing members 33c provided on both sides of the lower winning opening 33b. When the opening / closing member 33c opens and closes in response to the establishment of a predetermined condition, the game ball flowing down the side of the lower prize opening 33b is guided between an open state where the game ball is guided to the lower prize opening 33b and a closed state where the game ball is not guided. The state can be changed. As will be described in detail later, the start winning unit 33 includes a first start winning switch 224a and a second starting winning switch 224b that detect game balls that have entered the upper winning opening 33a and the lower winning opening 33b, respectively. When a game ball is detected by the start winning switches 224a and 224b, a winning lottery for determining whether or not to generate a big hit state is performed, and special display devices 43L and 43R (and a decorative symbol display to be described later) In the device 42), a variable display for teaching the result of the success / failure lottery is performed. Then, when a big win is won in the winning / losing lottery, a big win state is given as a special gaming state in which the variable winning device 32 is opened.

  Further, in the present embodiment, there are a low probability state in which a jackpot is won with a predetermined probability in the success / failure lottery and a high probability state in which the jackpot is won with a higher probability than the low probability state in the winner / lottery. Further, the opening / closing member 33c is opened relatively frequently, and it is easy to allow the game ball to enter the lower winning opening 33c, and the opening / closing member 33c is hardly opened, and the game ball is moved to the lower winning opening 33b. There is a low entry state that is difficult to enter. Hereinafter, the low probability state and the low entry state are referred to as “normal mode”, and the low probability state and the high entry state are referred to as “time reduction mode”. A certain state is referred to as a “probability change mode”.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the normal mode and the probability variation mode are continued until the jackpot state occurs, whereas the time reduction mode is the special display devices 43L and 43R and the decorative symbol display device 42 even if the jackpot state does not occur. When the fluctuation display in is performed 100 times, the display is terminated and the mode is shifted to the normal mode.

  The jackpot types of the present embodiment are 16 round probability variation jackpot (hereinafter referred to as “16RS”), 7 round probability variation jackpot (hereinafter referred to as “7RS”), and 7 round normal jackpot (hereinafter referred to as “7RN”). There are three types. Regarding “16RS”, it is assumed that the variable winning device 32 is opened for 30 seconds or that eight game balls enter the variable winning device 32 after the variable winning device 32 is opened. It is repeated 16 times, while for “7RS” it is repeated 7 times before the jackpot state ends. In addition, “probability change mode” is given after the big hit state of “16RS” and “7RS”, and “time reduction mode” is given after the big hit state of “7RN”.

  The first and second special display devices 43L and 43R as the special variable display means are each constituted by a 7-segment display device of a type capable of displaying two characters (and dots) and can be visually recognized by the player (this example) Then, it is installed on the right side of the variable winning device 32). Then, when the game ball enters the top winning port 33a of the start winning unit 33, the first special display device 43L performs switching display (variable display), and the game ball enters the lower winning port 33b. As a trigger, switching display (variation display) is performed on the second special display device 43R. Note that the display contents of the special display devices 43L and 43R are directly controlled by a main control device 261 as main control means described later.

  In addition, after the variable display is performed on the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R, the result of the lottery determination, that is, “big hit” or “off”, depending on the display mode when the variable display stops. It is definitely displayed that there is. For example, when a game ball wins the top winning opening 33a, the lighting mode (combination of segments to be lit) is switched and displayed (variable display, for example, every 4 msec) on the corresponding first special display device 43L. When a predetermined time has elapsed, one of the lighting modes is stopped and displayed (for example, stopped for several seconds). Then, when “big hit” is won in the winning / losing lottery, the corresponding lighting mode is displayed when the fluctuation is stopped, and a big hit state occurs.

  Further, in the special display devices 43L and 43R, not only is it taught that the “big hit” is won, but the type of the big hit state, ie, “16RS”, “7RS”, or “7RN”. Is also taught. For example, when “7.7.” Is finally displayed (stopped) on the first special display device 43L (or the second special display device 43R), “16RS” is assigned, and “n. “0.” is displayed, it is associated with “7RN”. Further, there are a plurality of stop modes of the special display devices 43L and 43R that teach one jackpot type instead of one, and any one of them is selected and stopped and displayed. In addition, when either the first special display device 43L or the second special display device 43R is performing variable display or determination display, the other is turned off ("-" is displayed). However, if neither the change display nor the determination display is performed in either case, “-” is displayed in both cases.

  In addition, when a game ball newly wins the start winning unit 33 during the variation display of the first or second special display device 43L, 43R, the corresponding variation display is performed at that time. It is the structure performed after the end of. That is, the variable display is on standby (held). The maximum number of the variable display to be held is determined for each model of the pachinko machine, but in the present embodiment, it corresponds to the game ball won in the top winning port 33a and the game ball won in the lower winning port 33b. Then, the variation display up to four times (total eight variation display) is put on hold.

  Further, the number of holdings of the variation display (hereinafter referred to as “first variation display”) based on the game ball entering the top winning opening 33a is lit and displayed by the first holding lamp 46a that can emit blue light. The number of holdings of the variation display (hereinafter referred to as “second variation display”) based on the game ball entering the lower prize opening 33b is lit and displayed by the second holding lamp 46b that can emit red light. It has become. Four hold lamps 46a and 46b are provided in the same number as the maximum number of hold of each of the first change display and the second change display, and the same number as the number of the first change display or the second change display held. Light. The display contents of the hold lamps 46a and 46b are controlled by a sub-control device 262 as sub-control means described later. If a new game ball wins the start winning unit 33 during the big hit state, the corresponding change display is also suspended.

  Note that the suspended variation display is basically digested in the suspended sequence, but both the first variation display and the second variation display are suspended (hold lamp 46a, When one or more of 46b is lit, the second variation display is preferentially digested. In other words, unless all the second variation display triggered by winning at the lower winning opening 33b is digested, the first variation display triggered by entering the upper winning opening 33a is not performed. ing. For example, in the state where one first holding lamp 46a is lit, when a game ball enters the lower prize opening 33b and one second holding lamp 46b lights, the first variation display is postponed, First, the second variation display is performed.

  In the variation specifying lamp 40, the variation display performed on the decorative symbol display device 42 corresponds to which one of the top winning opening 33a and the lower winning opening 33b (first variation display or second variation display). It is for showing which one of the display is variable), and is arranged at a position (below the special display devices 43L and 43R in this example) that is visible from the player. The variation specifying lamp 40 includes an LED whose emission color is blue and an LED whose emission color is red. When the first variation display is performed on the decorative symbol display device 42, the variation specifying lamp 40 emits blue light, and the second variation. It emits red light when it is being displayed.

  The through gate 34 is configured such that game balls flowing down the game area can pass one by one. As will be described in detail later, the through gate 34 includes a through gate switch 225 that can detect a game ball passing through the through gate 34. When the game ball is detected by the through gate switch 225, the through gate 34 is started. A pitch assist lottery for determining whether or not the winning unit 33 is in an open state is performed, and a variation display for teaching the result of the pitch assist lottery is performed on the normal symbol display device 41. Then, when winning in the winning assist lottery, the lower winning opening 33b (opening / closing member 33c) of the start winning unit 33 is opened for a specified time after the end of the variation display.

  The variable display device unit 35 includes a normal symbol display device 41 that displays a variable display when the through gate 34 passes, and a variable display means that displays a variable display in accordance with the variable display by the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R. There is provided a decorative symbol display device 42 as a variable display means). Further, the variable display device unit 35 is provided with the first holding lamp 46a, the second holding lamp 46b, and the holding lamp 44.

  The normal symbol display device 41 is configured so that “○” or “×” can be lit as a normal symbol. For example, each time a game ball passes through the through gate 34, the normal symbol is displayed as “O” → “×” → “○” →... Is displayed at high speed (change display). Then, when the change display is stopped for several seconds with the “◯” symbol (winning symbol), the start winning unit 33 (opening / closing member 33c) is opened for a predetermined time. The display contents of the normal symbol display device 41 are directly controlled by a main control device 261 described later.

  In addition, when a game ball newly passes through the through gate 34 during the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display device 41, the corresponding fluctuation display is performed after the end of the fluctuation display at that time. It has become. That is, the variable display is on standby (held). The maximum number of the variable display to be held is determined for each model of the pachinko machine, but in this embodiment, it is held up to 4 times, and the hold number is lit and displayed by the hold lamp 44. Yes.

  The decorative symbol display device 42 of the present embodiment is configured by a liquid crystal display device, and is configured to be capable of variably displaying decorative symbols as identification information. The display contents of the decorative symbol display device 42 are controlled by a sub-control device 262 and a display control device 45 which will be described later. That is, in the decorative symbol display device 42, the sub-control device 262 supports the auxiliary design based on the command from the main control device 261 so as to correspond to the results displayed on the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R. Display content is determined, and display control is performed by the display control device 45 based on the determination.

  For example, as shown in FIGS. 39 and 40, there are three display areas of the decorative symbol display device 42 constituting the variable display means: an upper symbol display area 42a, a middle symbol display area 42b, and a lower symbol display area 42c. A plurality of types of decorative symbols are sequentially displayed (variably displayed) in each of the symbol display areas 42a, 42b, and 42c, and then in order for each symbol display area (for example, the upper symbol display area 42a → the lower symbol) The decorative symbols are stopped and displayed (in the order of the symbol display area 42c → the middle symbol display area 42b). Although illustration is omitted, in the present embodiment, the decorative symbol display device 42 in the normal gaming state displays a background image showing the scenery in the sea that is not involved in the derivation of the predetermined game mode, and the background image The decorative design is displayed so as to be positioned in front of the screen.

  As shown in FIG. 38 and the like, the decorative design of the present embodiment is configured by a main design 48 in which numeric designs 1 to 9 are attached to a marine life design and a design imitating a shell, and the numeric design is It is composed of blank symbols 49 that are not attached, and in each symbol display area 42a, 42b, 42c, the main symbols 48 and the blank symbols 49 are alternately arranged so that they are scrolled from right to left on the screen. It is configured. As shown in FIG. 38C, in the lower symbol display area 42c, the symbols 48 are arranged and circulated so that the numbers are in ascending order toward the right, and as shown in FIG. 38A, In the upper symbol display area 42a, the symbols 48 are arranged and displayed cyclically so that the numbers are in descending order toward the right. In addition, as shown in FIG. 38B, in the middle symbol display area 42b, as in the lower symbol display area 42c, the main symbol 48 is arranged so that the numbers are in ascending order toward the right side. Between the “9” symbol which is the maximum value of the symbol 48 and the “1” symbol, “4” symbols are arranged so as to be additionally interposed.

  In the present embodiment, normally, three decorative symbols are visible in each symbol display area 42a, 42b, 42c. Although details will be described later, in the present embodiment, a part of each symbol display area 42a, 42b, 42c is usually covered and the symbol display area is associated with a predetermined effect or the like. By displacing the member that has covered 42a, 42b, and 42c, the visible area of each symbol display area 42a, 42b, and 42c is expanded and displayed at once in each symbol display area 42a, 42b, and 42c. The number of decorative symbols (which can be visually recognized) may increase. In the present embodiment, each symbol display area 42a, 42b, 42c corresponds to an identification information display area.

  When the occurrence of the big hit state is determined by the main control device 261, a display corresponding to the big win is made on the first or second special display device 43L, 43R, and the decorative symbol display device 42 corresponds to the big win When the combination is made (a combination of jackpot symbols) is stopped and displayed, the jackpot state is started. In the present embodiment, a combination of three identical main symbols 48 arranged on a virtual straight line passing through the upper, middle, and lower symbol display areas 42a, 42b, and 42c (aligned with a flat eye) is set as a combination of jackpot symbols. ing. Further, in the case of an odd number of eyes, “16RS” or “7RS” to which a probability variation mode is given after the jackpot state ends, and in the case of an even number of eyes, “16RS”, “7RS”, Alternatively, either “7RN” is given. In addition, the combination of decorative symbols other than the doublet basically teaches “displacement”.

  In addition, when the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in combination with the jackpot symbol, as the previous step, for example, the same symbol 48 on the virtual straight line is stopped in the upper symbol display area 42a and the lower symbol display area 42c. Will be displayed. In this way, the state where the same symbol is stopped and displayed in the upper symbol display area 42a and the lower symbol display area 42c and the variable display is still being performed in the middle symbol display area 42b is the reach state. Of course, the occurrence of a reach condition does not necessarily result in a big hit, but may be missed. Hereinafter, the combination of the same symbols 48 arranged on the virtual line in the upper symbol display area 42a and the lower symbol display area 42c is also referred to as “reach symbol combination”. In particular, in the middle symbol display area 42b on the imaginary straight line where the reach symbols are arranged, the combination in the case where the blank symbols 49 located on the left and right of the same symbol 48 constituting the reach symbol are stopped is stopped. It is also referred to as a “combination of front / rear symbols”, and a combination of other reach symbols is also referred to as a “combination of symbols other than front / rear”.

  Note that the blank symbol 49 does not constitute a jackpot symbol which will be described later, and can only be an off symbol. In addition, the number of symbol display areas, how to divide them (or vertical scrolling), stop order, and the number, type, and design of decorative symbols displayed in each symbol display area are not particularly limited. Is set.

  The variable display device unit 35 is provided with a center frame 47 so as to surround the decorative symbol display device 42. A ball entrance 151 is provided in the upper portion of the center frame 47, and a game ball that has entered the ball entrance 151 is formed inside the center frame 47 along the side of the decorative symbol display device 42. It is guided on a stage 153 formed below the decorative symbol display device 42 via a warp channel 152 extending vertically. The game ball guided on the stage 153 falls from the stage 153 to the front game area, or rolls on the stage 153 and then enters the pocket 154 formed at the center back side of the stage 153. . The pocket 154 communicates with a guide passage 155 that leads to a game area directly above the start winning unit 33 (upward winning opening 33a), and a game ball that has entered the pocket 154 has a relatively high probability. The start winning unit 33 (upward winning opening 33a) is entered.

  The game board 30 includes an inner rail component 51 and an outer rail component 52, and a rail 50 that guides a game ball launched from the launch device 60 to the upper part of the game board 30 is attached. As a result, the game balls fired in accordance with the turning operation of the handle 18 are guided through the launch rail 61 and the rail 50 into a game area formed between the game board 30 and the glass unit 137.

  A return ball preventing member 53 is attached to the tip portion of the inner rail constituting portion 51 (the upper left portion in FIG. 4). This prevents a situation in which the game ball once guided from the rail 50 to the game area returns to the rail 50 again. Further, a return rubber 54 is attached to a substantially distal end portion (upper right portion in FIG. 4) of the outer rail constituting portion 52. The game ball fired at a predetermined momentum or more hits the return rubber 54 and is returned to, for example, the substantially central portion of the game board 30.

  In the present embodiment, the outer rail component 52 is interrupted at the upper right portion of the game board 30, and the inner rail component 51 is interrupted at the lower right portion of the game board 30. For this reason, the game area is defined by the inner peripheral surface of the rail 50 and the window hole 39 of the resin base 38. However, since the game ball launched by the launching device 60 may flow backward through the rail 50 until it passes through the return ball prevention member 53, the parallel portions of the inner and outer rail constituting portions 51 and 52 are excluded from the game area. It is burned.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a ball passage unit 70 is provided on the back side of the front frame set 14 below the window portion 101. The ball passage unit 70 includes a lower plate communication passage 71 connected from a payout mechanism portion 352 described later to the discharge port 16 of the lower plate 15, and an upper plate communication passage 73 connected from the payout mechanism portion 352 to the upper plate 19. In addition, there is a predetermined gap between the firing rail 61 provided on the front side of the inner frame 12 and the rail unit 50 (outer rail constituting portion 52), and the ball path unit 70 of the front frame set 14 includes A foul ball passage 72 is formed to guide the game ball dropped from the gap to the lower plate 15. Thereby, if the game ball launched from the launching device 60 does not reach the return ball prevention member 53 and returns to the rail 50 as a foul ball, the foul ball is returned to the lower plate 15 via the foul ball passage 72. Discharged.

  3 and 4 is a payout passage for guiding a game ball paid out by a payout mechanism portion 352, which will be described later, to the front of the inner frame 12, and an upper plate communication passage 73 (upper plate 19). And a passage leading to the lower plate communication passage 71 (lower plate 15). A shutter 68 is provided below the payout passage 67. When the front frame set 14 is opened, the shutter 68 protrudes forward by an urging force of a spring or the like so that the outlet of the payout passage 67 is almost closed. ing. When the front frame set 14 is closed, the shutter 68 is pushed open by the inlet side rear end of the lower plate communication path 71. In addition, the inlets (sphere inflow portions) of the lower plate communication passage 71 and the upper plate communication passage 73 are adjacent to each other, and in the closed state of the front frame set 14, each of the inlets and the discharge passage 67 are separated by a predetermined distance. A game ball can pass through the gap between the two. For this reason, when the upper plate 19 and the upper plate communication passage 73 are filled with game balls, the game balls to be dispensed flow to the lower plate communication passage 71 side (overflow to the inlet side of the lower plate communication passage 71), and the lower plate connection It will be paid out to the lower plate 15 through the passage 71.

  In addition, the ball path unit 70 is provided with a full detection switch (not shown) that detects a game ball located in the lower dish communication path 71. Due to the presence of the full detection switch, it is grasped that the lower plate 15 is full of game balls (the lower plate 15 is full of game balls and the game balls are retained in the lower plate communication path 71). be able to. In the present embodiment, based on the fact that a game ball is continuously detected for a predetermined time by the full detection switch, an error notification that teaches that the lower plate 15 is full using a display or sound on the decorative symbol display device 42 is used. Is controlled. When the game ball stays in the lower tray communication path 71 and the game ball is not detected by the full detection switch (when it is not detected continuously for a predetermined time), the error notification state is canceled.

  Next, the back configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. Various control boards are arranged on the back of the pachinko machine 10 so as to be lined up, down, left and right, and partially overlapped in the front and back, and further, a game ball supply device (payout mechanism) for supplying game balls And a protective cover made of resin. The dispensing mechanism and the protective cover are integrated as one unit, and the resin portion is generally sometimes referred to as a back pack. Therefore, this unit is referred to as a “back pack unit 203”.

  First, the back configuration of the game board 30 will be described. As shown in FIG. 6, on the back side of the variable display device unit 35 (see FIG. 4) arranged corresponding to the through hole in the center of the game board 30, a resin frame cover that covers the center frame 47 from the back side. 213 is provided to protrude rearward. Further, on the back side of the frame cover 213, a decorative symbol display device 42, a display control device 45, and a sub control device 262, which are liquid crystal display devices facing forward from the opening of the frame cover 213, can be attached and detached in a state where they are stacked in front and back. Is attached.

  The decorative symbol display device 42 is housed in a housing box 42 a in which an opening for exposing the display unit (liquid crystal screen) of the decorative symbol display device 42 to the front side of the pachinko machine 10 is formed, and the rear surface of the frame cover 213. It is fixed on the side. The display control device 45 is accommodated in the substrate box 45a and fixed to the back side of the decorative symbol display device 42 (accommodation box 42a). The sub-control device 262 is accommodated in the substrate box 262a and fixed to the back side of the display control device 45 (substrate box 45a). In the frame cover 213, an LED control board for driving LEDs and the like built in the center frame 47 is disposed. The storage box 42a and the substrate boxes 45a and 262a are made of a transparent resin material or the like so that the inside can be visually recognized.

  Under the frame cover 213, a back frame set 215 is attached to the game board 30 so as to cover the general winning opening 31, the variable winning device 32, the start winning unit 33 and the like from behind. The back frame set 215 includes a ball collection mechanism (not shown) for collecting game balls that have won prizes in various winning ports. The game balls collected by the ball collection mechanism are guided to a discharge passage portion 217 described later, and discharged from the discharge chute of the discharge passage portion 217 to the outside of the pachinko machine 10.

  In the present embodiment, the back frame set 215 functions as a mounting base for the main controller 261. More specifically, the board box 263 on which the main controller 261 is mounted is pivotally supported with respect to the back frame set 215 and can be opened rearward.

  The main controller 261 is accommodated in a substrate box 263 made of a transparent resin material or the like. The substrate box 263 includes a box base and a box cover that covers the opening of the box base, and the box base and the box cover are connected by a sealing member. The board | substrate box 263 connected with the sealing member becomes a structure which cannot be opened unless a predetermined trace is left. As a result, it is possible to easily find out that the board box 263 has been illegally opened.

  In addition, the game board 30 is provided with a ball entry detection switch for detecting game balls that have entered the various winning ports corresponding to various winning ports such as the general winning port 31. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, a winning opening switch 221 is provided at a position corresponding to the general winning opening 31, and a count switch 223 is provided in the variable winning device 32. The start winning unit 33 is provided with a first start winning switch 224a and a second starting winning switch 224b corresponding to the upper winning port 33a and the lower winning port 33b, respectively. Further, a through gate switch 225 is provided at a position corresponding to the through gate 34.

  Although not shown, the back frame set 215 is provided with a first board relay board that is electrically connected to the prize opening switch 221, the count switch 223, and the through gate switch 225 via a cable connector. . This first board surface relay board relays the prize opening switch 221 and the like and the main control device 261 as main control means, and is electrically connected to the main control device 261 via a cable connector. On the other hand, the start winning switches 224a and 224b are directly connected to the main controller 261 via a connector cable without passing through a relay board.

The detection results detected by the various entrance detection switches are taken into the main controller 261. Then, a payout command (the number of game balls to be paid out) corresponding to the winning situation at each time is transmitted from the main control device 261 to the payout control device 311, and a predetermined number of game balls are based on the output signal from the payout control device 311. Is dispensed (except when detected by the through gate switch 225).
In addition, although not shown in the drawings, the back of the game board 30 is provided with a large winning opening solenoid that opens the large winning opening by the variable winning apparatus 32, and the start winning unit 33 has a pair of opening / closing members 33c. A winning opening solenoid that opens and closes is provided. The back frame set 215 is also provided with a second board surface relay board (not shown) that relays between the solenoid and the main controller 261.

  Next, the configuration of the back pack unit 203 will be described. As shown in FIG. 5, the back pack unit 203 is a unit in which a back pack 351 formed of resin and a payout mechanism portion 352 for a game ball are integrated. Further, the back pack unit 203 is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the left side portion (right side in FIG. 5) of the inner frame 12, and can be opened rearward with an open / close axis extending along the vertical direction as an axis. ing. In addition, an external terminal board 240 is provided on the upper left part of the back pack unit 203 (upper right part in FIG. 5).

  The external terminal board 240 is for relaying various information transmissions to a hall computer or the like in a game hall, and is provided with a plurality of external connection terminals. For convenience, no reference numerals are given, but for example, a terminal for outputting information relating to the current gaming state (such as jackpot state or probability variation mode), front frame set 14 or inner frame detected by opening detection switches 91 and 92 described later. Terminals for outputting information related to the opening of 12, terminals for outputting information on various error states such as a ball entry error, a lower tray full tank error, a tank ball no error, a payout error, and a prize paid out from the payout control device 311 Terminals for outputting information on the number of balls are provided.

  The back pack 351 is integrally formed of, for example, ABS resin, and includes a protective cover portion 354 that protrudes rearward from the pachinko machine 10 and has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. The protective cover 354 has a shape in which the left and right side surfaces and the upper surface are closed and only the lower surface is opened, and has a size sufficient to cover at least the frame cover 213. However, in the present embodiment, the protective cover portion 354 covers the upper portion and the right portion of the substrate box 263 (the left portion in FIG. 5). Thereby, in the closed state of the back pack unit 203, the sealing member provided at the right part of the board box 263 and the terminal part (board side connector) provided along the upper edge part of the main controller 261 are covered. It will be.

  The payout mechanism 352 is arranged so as to bypass the protective cover 354. That is, a tank 355 opened upward is provided above the protective cover portion 354, 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 of ball passages in the horizontal direction and that is gently inclined toward the downstream side is connected. Further, a case rail 357 is formed vertically on the downstream side of the tank rail 356. It 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. Then, the game balls paid out from the payout device 358 are supplied to the upper plate 19 and the like.

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

  Below the back pack unit 203 (substrate box 263), there is provided a lower frame set 251 that is pivotally supported at the left side of the inner frame 12 (right side in FIG. 5) and can be opened rearward. As shown in FIG. 6, the lower frame set 251 is formed with a discharge passage portion 217 into which the game balls collected by the ball collection mechanism described above flow, and a game ball is placed in the most downstream portion of the discharge passage portion 217. A discharge chute (not shown) for discharging to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 is formed. In other words, the game balls that have won the respective winning openings such as the general winning opening 31 are gathered through the ball collecting mechanism of the back frame set 215 and further discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 through the discharge chute of the discharge passage portion 217. In addition, the out port 36 leads to the discharge passage portion 217 in the same manner, and the game balls that have not won any winning port are discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 through the discharge chute. In this embodiment, the back pack unit 203 and the lower frame set 251 are configured separately and can be opened and closed independently. However, the back pack unit 203 and the lower frame set 251 are integrally formed. It is also good to do.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the payout control device 311, the firing control device 312, the power supply device 313, and the card unit connection board 314 are detachably attached to the back side of the lower frame set 251 in a state where they are stacked in front and back. Is attached.

  The launch control device 312 and the power supply device 313 are accommodated in the substrate box 313a and fixed to the back side of the lower frame set 251. Although the launch control device 312 and the power supply device 313 are described as independent control devices for convenience, they are actually configured by a single board (printed board).

  The payout control device 311 is housed in the substrate box 311a and is fixed to the back side of the substrate box 313a (the launch control device 312 and the power supply device 313). The substrate box 311a in which the dispensing control device 311 is accommodated is provided with a sealing member in the same manner as the substrate box 263 in which the main control device 261 is accommodated, so that an unsealed trace of the substrate box 311a remains. It has become.

  In addition, the card unit connection board 314 is accommodated in the board box 314a and fixed to the back side of the board box 313a (the firing control device 312 and the power supply device 313). Each of the board boxes 311a, 313a, and 314a is made of a transparent resin material or the like so that the inside can be visually recognized.

  Further, the dispensing control device 311 is provided with a state return switch 321 that protrudes outward from the substrate box 311a. For example, when the state return switch 321 is pressed when a payout error occurs, such as a ball clogged in the payout motor unit, the payout motor is rotated forward and reverse to eliminate the ball clogging (return to a normal state).

  Further, the power supply device 313 is provided with a RAM erase switch 323 that protrudes outward from the substrate box 313a. This pachinko machine 10 has a backup function, so that even if a power failure occurs, the pachinko machine 10 retains the state at the time of the power failure and can be restored to the state at the time of the power failure when returning from the power failure (power recovery). it can. Therefore, if the power is turned off in a normal procedure (for example, when the game hall is closed), the state before the power is turned off is stored, so if you want to return to the initial state when the power is turned on, hold down the RAM erase switch 323 .

  As shown in FIG. 6, a locking device 600 is provided on the back side of the right side of the inner frame 12. The locking device 600 includes a cylinder lock 700 (see FIG. 1 and the like) exposed on the front surface side of the front frame set 14, and a key is inserted into the key hole of the cylinder lock 700, and the inside is operated by rotating to one side. The frame 12 can be unlocked, and the front frame set 14 can be unlocked by rotating to the other side. In the present embodiment, the inner frame 12 is locked to the outer frame 11, and the front frame set 14 is locked to the inner frame 12.

  In addition, as described above, the extending wall portion 83 that covers the entire upper and lower sections corresponding to the locking device 600 from the back side of the inner frame 12 is formed in the right side frame constituting portion 11d of the outer frame 11 (FIG. 5). reference). Thereby, it becomes difficult to make a wire etc. approach from the back side of outer frame 11, and to operate locking device 600 with the wire etc. As a result, the defense performance can be improved. Further, the extending wall portion 83 is configured to cover the right end portion (the left end portion in FIG. 5) of the back pack unit 203 and the lower frame set 251 from the back side, and in the closed state of the inner frame 12, The back pack unit 203 and the lower frame set 251 cannot be opened.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a front frame open detection switch 91 for detecting the opening of the front frame set 14 is provided on the lower right side of the front side of the inner frame 12 (on the right side of the launching device 60). As shown in FIG. 5, an inner frame opening detection switch 92 for detecting the opening of the inner frame 12 is provided on the lower right side on the back side of the inner frame 12 (lower left in FIG. 5). Each of the front frame opening detection switch 91 and the inner frame opening detection switch 92 includes a detection unit that can move in and out of the switch main body, and the front frame opening detection switch 91 is provided so that the detection unit faces forward. The inner frame opening detection switch 92 is provided so that the detection unit faces rearward. When the detection unit is in a state of protruding from the switch main body, an ON signal is output to the main controller 261, and when the detection unit is pressed toward the switch main body and is immersed in the switch main body, an OFF signal is output. It is configured to output to the main controller 261. That is, when the front frame set 14 is closed, the front frame opening detection switch 91 is turned off when the detection unit is pressed on the back surface of the front frame set 14, and when the front frame set 14 is opened, the detection unit returns to the protruding state. Turns on. Similarly, when the inner frame 12 is closed, the inner frame opening detection switch 92 is turned off by the pressing portion 86 integrally formed with the receiving portion 85 of the outer frame 11 and is detected when the inner frame 12 is opened. The part returns to the protruding state and is turned on.

  Now, as shown in FIG. 4 and the like, this embodiment is characterized by a variable display device unit 35 as a variable display means and a variable winning device 32 as a variable pitching means. Hereinafter, this characteristic part is demonstrated with reference to drawings.

  First, the variable display device unit 35 will be described with reference to FIGS. 39 and 40. The variable display device unit 35 of the present embodiment exposes the closed state (first state) that covers a part of the display area of the decorative symbol display device 42 and the display area that is covered when it is in the first state. There are four effect fans 401 as shielding means capable of changing state between the open state (second state) and a fan motor 402 as drive means for opening and closing each effect fan 401. In the present embodiment, the effect fan 401 includes a first effect fan 401a corresponding to the upper left part of the decorative symbol display device 42, a second effect fan 401b corresponding to the upper right part, and a third effect fan 401c corresponding to the lower right part. And a fourth effect fan 401d corresponding to the lower left portion, and is arranged so that the center of the tip when it is in the open state faces the substantially center of the decorative symbol display device 42.

  On the other hand, the decorative symbol display device 42 of the present embodiment employs a liquid crystal display device wider than the conventional liquid crystal display device, and includes an upper symbol display region 42a, a middle symbol display region 42b, and a lower symbol display region 42c. In FIG. 5, a maximum of five decorative symbols (the main symbol 48 and the blank symbol 49) can be displayed (visible at a time). Incidentally, when the decorative symbol in the lower symbol display area 42c is advanced two frames to the left from the arrangement of the decorative symbols shown in FIG. 40 (the main symbol 48 of “3” in the center of the upper symbol display region 42a and the lower symbol display region 42c). 3), there are three effective lines (in this example, three virtual display lines 42a, 42b, and 42c in which a big hit state occurs when three identical symbols 48 are arranged). A triple reach will occur. When the reach state occurs, an auxiliary line extending along the effective line is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42 so that the effective line can be easily recognized.

  In the present embodiment, the first design fan 401a in the closed state stops the display in the leftmost region of the upper symbol display region 42a (if the target is a blank symbol 49, the entire symbol 48 If the second effect fan 401b in the closed state is covered, the decorative design that is stopped and displayed in the rightmost region of the upper symbol display region 42a is covered and closed. The third effect fan 401c in the state covers and hides the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed in the rightmost region of the lower symbol display area 42c, and the fourth effect fan 401d in the closed state covers the lower symbol display area 42c. The decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed in the leftmost region of the are hidden. Furthermore, in this embodiment, all the production fans 401 are normally closed. For this reason, normally, in the upper symbol display area 42a and the lower symbol display area 42c, three decorative symbols are visible.

  By the way, in the present embodiment, the main symbol 48 is displayed larger than the blank symbol 49, and the pitch between the adjacent blank symbols 49 in the symbol display areas 42a to 42c is between the adjacent main symbols 48. It is wider than the pitch. However, the combination of the three decorative symbols displayed in the upper and lower symbol display areas 42a and 42c at the normal time is “a combination with two blank symbols 49” and “a combination with two main symbols 48”. In either case, the entire three decorative symbols are displayed in a surely visible manner.

  Further, regarding the middle symbol display area 42b, even if the effect fan 401 is in the closed state, only a part is hidden by the effect fan 401, and most of the effect is exposed. In other words, when all the production fans 401 are closed, the middle symbol display area 42b as the final stop identification information display area in which the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed at the end of the symbol display areas 42a, 42b, and 42c. Compared with the other upper symbol display area 42a and the lower symbol display area 42c, the area covered by the effect fan 401 is smaller. More specifically, if the decorative symbol located on the left and right side of the middle symbol display area 42b is a blank symbol 49, 100% of the range is visible, and if the decorative symbol is the present symbol 48, the range is about 80% or more. Is visible. Incidentally, even if the number of decorative symbols visually recognized in the middle symbol display area 42b is increased from the previous three to five as in the present embodiment, in the present embodiment, the same main symbol 48 is three in a straight line. Since there is no combination of jackpots unless they are lined up, there is no effect on teaching whether or not jackpots will occur.

  In the present embodiment, the chance symbol (the chance symbol of the chance symbol) is a mode in which the decorative symbol display device 42 is stopped and displayed so that three symbols 48 with the same numeral symbol are simultaneously visible. Defined as a combination). Opportunity refers to the degree of expectation for the occurrence of a jackpot state when a reach state occurs in the variable display performed immediately after the variable display stopped at the chance (the occurrence of a jackpot state is taught in the variable display) (Expectation for things) to increase. In addition, the higher the expectation for the occurrence of the reach state and the occurrence of the jackpot state is increased as the variable display that is stopped and displayed at the chance continues. Incidentally, in FIG. 40, when the third effect fan 401c is in the closed state, there are chances (combination of chance symbols) in which three main symbols 48 of the number symbol “2” are displayed on the screen.

  It is assumed that the five decorative symbols displayed in the middle symbol display area 42b are valid symbols constituting the chance eye even when the effect fan 401 is in the closed state. In other words, if the main symbol 48 is visible in a range of about 80% or more, the main symbol 48 is effective as a symbol for teaching the result of the lottery, and only a range of about 40% or less can be visually recognized. For example, the main symbol 48 is invalidated as a symbol that teaches the result of the lottery. Furthermore, as the decorative symbols are sequentially stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 42a, 42b, and 42c, the main symbol 48 that is no longer likely to constitute a jackpot symbol or a chance symbol is displayed semi-transparently. It becomes. In addition, the size of the identification information displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42 may be temporarily increased or decreased during production, but the size when stopped and displayed is constant.

  In the effect fan 401, the pair of outer bones positioned on the outermost side among the bones constituting the effect fan 401 are located outside the display area of the decorative symbol display device 42 in the closed state of the effect fan 401. Further, the first effect fan 401a and the second effect fan 401b have the upper master bone fixed, and are folded so that the lower master bone rotates upward so as to be in the open state. The third effect fan 401c and the fourth effect fan 401d have the lower master bone fixed, and are folded so as to be in the open state so that the upper master bone rotates downward.

  In the present embodiment, even if the production fan 401 is in the closed state, a part of the decorative design 48 that is covered with the production fan 401 protrudes into a visible range from the player, Although it is possible to directly estimate what the symbol 48 is obscured, the entire target symbol 48 may be obscured by the production fan 401 in the closed state. . In other words, in the present embodiment, the symbols 48 covered with the effect fan 401 are completely invisible because the symbols are displayed in a cyclic order (scroll display) in the order in which the symbols are decorated in each symbol display area 42a, 42b, 42c. However, it can be inferred from the main symbol 48 displayed forward (left) or rearward (right) that the main symbol 48 covered by the effect fan 401 is.

  Next, the variable effect combination 405 provided in the upper center of the variable display device unit 35 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 42, the variable performance accessory 405 includes a first decorative body 406 that models the katakana word “lucky” and a second decorative body 407 that models the deformed “whale”. ing. In the present embodiment, the katakana word “lucky” corresponds to the first object, and the deformed “whale” pattern corresponds to the second object.

  The first decorative body 406 is configured by incorporating a plurality of three-color LEDs (light emitting means) (not shown) capable of changing the light emission color on the back side of a white translucent cover that imitates each character of “lucky”. Yes. In the present embodiment, the light emission means is arranged so that the light emission mode can be changed for each character of “Lucky”. In addition, the first decorative body 406 of the present embodiment is not displaced and is fixedly provided to the upper center of the variable display device unit 35 (center frame 45).

  The second decorative body 407 is configured by incorporating a high-brightness LED (light emitting means) that emits white light on the back side of a generally “purple” and translucent cover that imitates a “whale”. Furthermore, the 2nd decoration body 407 is comprised so that a displacement in an up-down direction is possible. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 43, a rack portion 412 that extends vertically on the back side of the portion of the variable display device unit 35 where the first decorative body 406 is provided, and a lower end portion of the rack portion 412. A movable body 411 that includes an extending portion 413 that extends from the front of the first decorative body 406 to the front of the first decorative body 406 and a mounting portion 414 that extends upward from the distal end of the extending portion 413, and is movable up and down. A decoration motor 416 capable of transmitting a driving force to the movable body 411 via a pinion 415 that meshes with the rack portion 412 is provided, and the second decoration body 407 is attached to the attachment portion 414 of the movable body 411. .

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 42, the second decorative body 407 is positioned below the first decorative body 406, and recognizes the first decorative body 406 as a character “Lucky” and also the second decorative body. As shown in FIG. 41, an independent position where 407 is recognized as a “whale” overlaps with the front (lower right) of the first decorative body 406 and is deformed as a whole together with the first decorative body 406. It is configured to be displaceable between the merged positions that model Kanji. That is, when the second decorative body 407 is in the merged position, the left chest of “whale” hides a part of “Ka” of katakana and shows it as a biased Chinese character of “Sandui”, with the head of “whale” Hide the bottom of “ki” and look like a part of the component of the letter “ocean” (upper right), hide the whole “tsu” and “ー” in the body of “whale”, and “whale” itself Is part of the component of the letter “Sea” (the radical at the bottom right). In the present embodiment, the deformed Chinese character “sea” corresponds to the third object.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the second decorative body 407 is in the merged position, the letter “La” emits “yellow” and the letter “ki” emits “green”. . Incidentally, the small “tsu” and “−” hidden by the second decorative body 407 do not emit light. Further, the second decorative body 407 also emits light with the same brightness as the portion that emits light from the first decorative body 406. As a result, the Chinese character “sea” is composed of three colors of “yellow, green, purple”.

  On the other hand, when the second decorative body 407 is in the independent position, the entire first decorative body 406 is configured to emit light in “yellow”. As a result, the light emission color of each “Lucky” character is unified to “yellow”, and the word is easily recognized. In the present embodiment, the second decorative body 407 is displaced to the independent position during the variable display, and the occurrence of the big hit state is associated with each other. It can be recognized that a big hit state is generated by confirming that is displaced to an independent position. In addition, the fact that the second decorative body 407 is displaced to the independent position during the jackpot state is associated with the fact that the promising big hit is won, and the player can move the second decorative body 407 to the independent position. By confirming that this has been done, it is possible to recognize the transition to the probability changing mode after the end of the jackpot state.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of patterns are prepared as a combination effect using the variable effect combination 405. For example, as an effect effect during variable display, a pattern in which the second decorative body 407 is displaced to an independent position but the first decorative body 406 is extinguished (corresponding to occurrence of a big hit state), and the second decorative body 407 is independent. The first decorative body 406 and the second decorative body 407 are temporarily turned off, and the second decorative body 407 is temporarily turned off. In a state where the decorative body 407 is displaced to the independent position, a pattern in which the first decorative body 406 emits light first and then the second decorative body 407 emits light (corresponding to winning in the probable big hit), the first decorative body 406 and A pattern in which only the second decorative body 407 emits light in a state where the second decorative body 407 is temporarily turned off and the second decorative body 407 is displaced to the independent position, and further guidance for prompting the operation of the effect button 125 is provided. Thus, based on the operation of the effect button 125, as described above, the pattern in which the second decorative body 407 is displaced to the independent position, and based on the operation of the effect button 125, the emission color of the entire first decorative body 406 is “yellow. After that, there is a pattern or the like in which the second decorative body 407 is displaced to an independent position.

  In addition, in the pattern of the effect effect in the case of teaching the probable big hit, there are relatively many patterns in which the light emission mode of the first decorative body 406 changes after the second decorative body 407 is completely displaced to the independent position. . That is, with respect to the pattern, since the light emission mode of the first decorative body 406 is switched after the entire first decorative body 406 is completely exposed, the player can easily notice such a change in the mode.

  Next, a variable which is provided corresponding to an opening formed in the lower part of the game board 30 and changes state between an open state in which a game ball moving in the game area can enter and a closed state in which the game cannot be entered. The winning device 32 will be described with reference to FIGS. The variable winning device 32 is installed corresponding to an opening formed in the lower part of the game board 30 and extending through the front and rear, and a main body having a large winning opening 422 for discharging a game ball moving in the game area to the outside of the game area. Unit 421, a count switch 223 (not shown in FIGS. 44 to 47) serving as a ball entry detecting means for detecting a game ball that enters the grand prize winning opening 422 and is discharged to the outside of the game area, A shutter 423 that is configured to be displaceable between a closed position that closes the grand prize opening 422 so that it is impossible to enter a ball and an open position that opens the large prize opening 422 so that a game ball can enter. I have.

  The shutter 423 rotates with respect to the upper edge portion of the first rotation wall 424 and the first rotation wall 424 that are rotatably connected to the main body portion 421 corresponding to the lower edge portion of the prize winning opening 422. The second rotation wall 425 is connected to the second rotation wall 425 so as to be foldable. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 45, the first turning wall 424 has an upright position (first position) extending upward from the lower edge of the big prize opening 422, and as shown in FIG. It is configured to be displaceable between a laying position (second position) extending forward from the lower edge portion of the special winning opening 422.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 45, when the first rotating wall 424 is in the standing position (first position), the second rotating wall 425 is moved upward from the upper edge of the first rotating wall 424. An extended standing posture (first posture) is established, and the front surfaces of the first rotating wall 424 and the second rotating wall 425 are flush with each other, so that the big prize opening 422 is completely closed. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 46, when the first rotating wall 424 is in the laying position (second position), the second rotating wall 425 lies on the sleeping posture (folding on the upper surface of the first rotating wall 424 ( 2nd posture), and the special winning opening 422 is configured to be completely opened. In addition, a game ball passing in front of the variable prize winning device 32 (large prize winning opening 422) is received by the upper surface of the second turning wall 425 in the sleeping position (second attitude) and guided to the big winning prize opening 422. Will be. In the present embodiment, the upper surface of the second rotating wall 425 in the sleeping posture (second posture) is slightly inclined downward (for example, about 8 degrees) toward the rear.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 44, letters and figures are written on the upper surface of the first rotating wall 424 and the lower surface of the second rotating wall 425, and a big hit state occurs. When the special winning opening 422 is opened, such characters and figures are visually recognized by the player at the front end portion of the shutter 423. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, when the shutter 423 is opened, a gap is formed between the first rotating wall 424 and the second rotating wall 425. Alternatively, it may be configured so as to be close to each other so that characters and figures can be written larger so as to straddle the first rotating wall 424 and the second rotating wall 425. However, the front surfaces of the first rotating wall 424 and the second rotating wall 425 when the shutter 423 is in the open state are substantially flush, and the first rotating wall 424 and the second rotating wall 425 are moved up and down. If the shutter 423 is closed, there is a step between the front surface of the first rotating wall 424 and the second rotating wall 425, but the upper second rotating wall 425 (For example, a shaft portion having a shaft hole protruding upward from the left and right ends of the upper side portion of the first rotation wall 424 is provided, and lower ends of both side portions of the rear surface of the second rotation wall 425 are provided. To provide a bearing portion that protrudes rearward from and is supported by the shaft portion), thereby preventing a situation in which a game ball flowing down the game area hits a step and is blown forward to collide with the glass unit 137. it can.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, the vertical width of the first rotation wall 424 is the distance between the front surface of the game board 30 and the glass unit 137 disposed in front of the game board 30, that is, before and after the game area. It is slightly shorter than the width. Incidentally, the front-rear width of the game area is wider than the diameter of the game ball (about 11 mm) and narrower than twice the diameter of the game ball. On the other hand, the vertical width of the second rotating wall 425 is configured to be wider than the vertical width of the first rotating wall 424. In the present embodiment, when the shutter 423 is opened and the second rotating wall 425 is in the sleeping position (second position), the rear end of the second rotating wall 425 is the rear surface of the main body 421. Furthermore, it is located behind the rear surface of the game board 30.

  In the present embodiment, the portion near the center of the rear portion of the upper surface of the second rotating wall 425 in the sleeping posture (second posture) is inclined downward toward both sides (see FIG. 44). The game ball is guided to the passage (discharge passage) where the left and right count switches 223 are installed avoiding the interlock mechanism 427. Furthermore, although illustration is omitted, the count switch 223 has a rear portion (a portion for discharging the game ball from the second rotation wall 425 to the outside) on both left and right sides of the second rotation wall 425 in the sleeping position. Compared with the installed discharge passage, or the second turning wall 425 is slightly higher, and the game ball moving on the second turning wall 425 in the sleeping position is compared. It is guided smoothly into the discharge passage. In addition, since the game ball smoothly flows from the second rotating wall 425 to the guide passage, it is possible to suppress a situation such as a game ball bouncing in the guide passage, and the time until the count switch 223 is installed. It is possible to avoid such a situation that a long passage for rectifying the game ball is taken (the count is delayed).

  In addition, at the rear side of the shutter 423 on the back side of the main body 421, a big prize opening motor 426 for opening and closing the shutter 423 and an interlocking mechanism 427 for transmitting the driving force of the big prize opening motor 426 to the shutter 423 are provided. ing. The interlocking mechanism 427 includes a pair of upper and lower rollers 431, a belt 432 that is hung around the pair of rollers 431, a belt-side connecting portion 433 that is fixed to the outer surface of the belt 432, and one end with respect to the belt-side connecting portion 433. A joint portion 434 is connected to the upper portion of the second rotating wall 425 so that the other end portion is rotatably connected. The upper roller 431 is connected to the drive shaft of the big prize opening motor 426. When the big prize opening motor 426 is driven, the roller 431 and eventually the belt 432 rotate and are fixed to the outer surface of the belt 432. The belt side connecting portion 433 is configured to be displaced up and down within a range located on the front side of the belt 432. Further, the upper side portion of the second rotating wall 425 is moved up and down via the joint portion 434, whereby the shutter 423 is opened and closed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 44, a game that moves in the game area corresponding to the height position of the second rotating wall 425 of the shutter 423 in the closed position is provided on the left and right side portions of the main body 421. A guide plate 436 for guiding the ball to the grand prize winning opening 422 is provided. The guide plate 436 is provided so as to protrude just before the special winning opening 422. Further, the upper surface of the guide plate 436 that receives the game ball is inclined downwardly to the center in the left-right direction of the grand prize winning opening 422 and to the rear. The guide plate 436 corresponds to the height of the second rotation wall 425, and the second rotation wall 425 is configured to tilt backward, so that the guide plate 436 is located in front of the prize winning opening 422. Even if it overhangs, it does not affect the operation of the second rotating wall 425.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 45, when the shutter 423 is in the closed position, the tilt preventing means is in contact with the rear surface of the second rotating wall 425 and prevents the second rotating wall 425 from being tilted backward. An anti-tilt solenoid 437 is provided. The tilt prevention solenoid 437 is provided on the back side of the main body 421 and on the left side of the big prize opening 422, and the tip of the plunger 438 (see FIG. 47) is configured to be able to appear inside and outside the big prize opening 422 in the left-right direction. Has been. A backrest member 439 is attached to the tip of the plunger 438. When the shutter 423 is in the closed state, the tilt prevention solenoid 437 is in a non-excited state, and the backrest member 439 protrudes into the region of the big prize opening 422 and is substantially in contact with the rear surface of the second rotating wall 425. The As a result, the rearward displacement of the second rotating wall 425, and thus the operation of the shutter 423 to the open state is prevented. On the other hand, when the shutter 423 is in the open state or when the shutter 423 is opened / closed, the tilt prevention solenoid 437 is in an excited state, and the backrest member 439 is positioned to the side of the big prize winning opening 422. As a result, the opening / closing operation of the shutter 423 is allowed, and a situation in which the game ball that has jumped into the special winning opening 422 is bounced back to the back support member 439 can be avoided.

  In the jackpot state, it is possible to return the tilt prevention solenoid 437 to the non-excited state one by one in an interval set during a plurality of jackpot rounds (period in which the jackpot 422 is open). In the present embodiment, during the jackpot state, from the viewpoint of simplification of control, avoidance of open trouble, etc., at least from immediately before the start of the first jackpot round to immediately after the end of the last jackpot round, the tilt prevention solenoid is used. 437 is configured to be maintained in an excited state.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10. A main controller 261 (main board) as main control means is equipped with a CPU 501 as a one-chip microcomputer as an arithmetic unit. The CPU 501 includes a ROM 502 that stores various control programs executed by the CPU 501 and fixed value data, and a RAM 503 that is a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 502 is executed. Various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are incorporated. However, the CPU, the ROM, and the RAM may not be integrated into one chip but may be configured as a chip for each function.

  The RAM 503 is a stack area that stores the contents of the internal registers of the CPU 501, the return address of a control program executed by the CPU 501, and a work area (work area) that stores various flags, counters, I / O values, and the like. ) And a backup area 503a.

  The RAM 503 is configured to retain (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 313 even after the pachinko machine 10 is turned off, and is stored in the stack area, work area, and backup area 503a. All data is backed up.

  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. (Similarly) 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 the main process. Conversely, the return of each value written to the backup area 503a is the main process at the time of power-on (including power-on due to power failure cancellation, and so on). Executed in Note that a power failure signal SK1 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) is immediately executed.

  Note that if data stored in at least the stack area and the backup area 503a is backed up, it is not always necessary to back up data stored in all areas. For example, the data stored in the stack area and the backup area 503a may be backed up, and the data stored in the work area may not be backed up.

  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. A RAM erase switch circuit 543, a payout control device 311, a sub-control device 262, first and second special display devices 43L and 43R, a normal symbol display device 41, and the like are connected to the input / output port 505. With this configuration, the special display devices 43L and 43R and the normal symbol display device 41 described above are directly controlled by the main control device 261. On the other hand, the decorative symbol display device 42 is controlled via the sub-control device 262.

  For the sake of convenience, illustration of various relay boards and the like is omitted, but the input / output port 505 includes a winning port switch 221, a count switch 223, start winning unit switches 224a and 224b, a through gate switch 225, various switches of the handle 18, and the like. Are connected to various electrical components such as a solenoid for opening and closing the variable winning device 32. That is, the main controller 261 is provided with a plurality of terminal portions (board side connectors) for connecting connectors of various cable connectors, and the input / output port 505 is configured by these terminal portions.

  A sub-control device 262 (sub-control board) as a sub-control means includes a CPU 551 that is an arithmetic device, various control programs executed by the CPU 551, a ROM 552 that stores fixed value data, and a control program that is stored in the ROM 552. RAM 553, which is a memory for temporarily storing various data during execution, input / output port 554, bus line 555, and other various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit (not shown) It has. The RAM 553 is a memory that temporarily stores work data and flags used when the CPU 551 executes various programs.

  A CPU 551, ROM 552, and RAM 553 are connected to the input / output port 554 via a bus line 555 and a display control device 45 is connected. Further, the speaker SP, the holding lamps 46 a and 46 b, the effect button 125, various lighting units and the lamps 102 to 104 are connected to the input / output port 554. As will be described in detail later, the speaker SP of this embodiment is connected to the input / output port 554.

  The CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 causes the display control device 45 to execute display control based on, for example, a command signal (for example, a variation pattern command) transmitted from the main control device 261 and causes the decorative symbol display device 42 to display the display control device. As described above, in the present embodiment, it is displayed that the jackpot is won by the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R controlled by the main control device 261, and the sub control device 262 is displayed. In the decorative symbol display device 42 controlled by, display corresponding to the display of the special display devices 43L and 43R (incident effect display) is performed.

  The payout control device 311 controls payout of prize balls and rental balls by the payout device 358. 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, like the RAM 503 of the main control device 261, has a stack area for storing the contents of the internal registers of the CPU 511 and the return address of the control program executed by the CPU 511, various flags and counters, A work area (work area) in which values such as I / O are stored, and a backup area 513a are provided.

  The RAM 513 is configured to hold (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 313 even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off, and all stored in the stack area, work area, and backup area 513a. Data is backed up. Note that if data stored in at least the stack area and the backup area 513a is backed up, it is not always necessary to back up data stored in all areas. For example, the data stored in the stack area and the backup area 513a may be backed up, and the data stored in the work area may not be backed up.

  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 main process, and the restoration of each value written to the backup area 513a is executed in the main process when the power is turned on. As with the CPU 501 of the main controller 261, the power failure signal SK1 is input to the NMI terminal of the CPU 511 from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. When input to the CPU 511, NMI interrupt processing as power failure processing is immediately executed.

  In the work area, a payout permission flag for which the payout control device 311 is set to allow the payout of prize balls, a command reception flag set when a command transmitted from the main control device 261 is received, and the main control device 261 And a command buffer for storing a command transmitted from.

  The payout permission flag is a flag for setting a prize ball payout permission, and is turned on when a specific command for permitting the payout of the prize ball is transmitted from the main control device 261 and received, and is initially set. It is turned off when it is restored before the process or power shutdown. In the present embodiment, the specific commands are a payout initialization command for instructing the initial processing of the RAM 513 of the payout control device 311, a prize ball command for instructing payout of a prize ball, and the main controller 261 having been restored to power. There are three payout return commands to be transmitted in this case.

  The command reception flag is a flag for confirming whether or not the payout control device 311 has received a command, and is turned on when any command is received. Similar to the payout permission flag, an initial setting process or power-off is performed. It is turned off when returning to the front, and turned off when the command received by the command determination process is determined.

  The command buffer is configured by a ring buffer that temporarily stores commands transmitted from the main control device 261. The ring buffer has a predetermined storage area, and commands are stored with regularity from the beginning to the end of the storage area. When commands are stored in all storage areas, the ring buffer is at the start of the storage area. The return command is configured to be updated. Therefore, when the command is stored and when the command is read, the storage pointer and the read pointer in the command buffer are updated, and the command is stored and read based on each pointer.

  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 controller 261, a launch controller 312 and a payout device 358 are connected to the input / output port 515, respectively.

  The card unit connection board 314 includes a ball rental operation unit (a ball rental button 121 and a return button 122) on the front surface of the pachinko machine 10, and a card unit (a ball rental unit) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10 in a game hall or the like. Are electrically connected to each other, and receive a ball lending operation command from the player and output it to the card unit. Note that the card unit connection board 314 can be omitted in a cash machine in which game balls are lent directly to the upper plate 19 from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit.

  The launch control device 312 permits or prohibits the launch of the game ball by the launch device 60, and the launch device 60 is permitted to drive when predetermined conditions are met. Specifically, a firing permission signal is output from the payout control device 311, a sensor signal is detected that the player is touching the handle 18, and a firing prohibit button 18 a ( 1 is not operated, the launching device 60 is driven, and a game ball is launched with an intensity corresponding to the amount of operation of the handle 18.

  The display control device 45 executes the variable display of the decorative symbols on the decorative symbol display device 42 in accordance with an instruction from the sub-control device 262. The display control device 45 includes a CPU 521, a program ROM 522, a work RAM 523, a video RAM 524, a character ROM 525, a video display processor (VDP) 526, an input port 527, an output port 529, and bus lines 530 and 531. And. An input / output port 554 of the sub control device 262 is connected to the input port 527. Further, a CPU 521, a program ROM 522, a work RAM 523, and a VDP 526 are connected to the input port 527 through a bus line 530. An output port 529 is connected to the VDP 526 via a bus line 531, and a decorative symbol display device 42 as a liquid crystal display device is connected to the output port 529.

  The CPU 521 of the display control device 45 receives the display command transmitted from the sub-control device 262 via the input port 527, analyzes the received command, or performs predetermined arithmetic processing based on the received command to control the VDP 526. (Specifically, generation of an internal command for the VDP 526) is performed. Thereby, display control in the decorative symbol display device 42 is performed.

  The program ROM 522 is a memory that stores various control programs executed by the CPU 521 and fixed value data. The work RAM 523 is a memory that temporarily stores work data and flags used when the CPU 521 executes various programs. It is.

  The video RAM 524 is a memory for storing display data to be displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42, and the display content of the decorative symbol display device 42 is changed by rewriting the contents of the video RAM 524. The character ROM 525 is a memory that stores character data such as symbols displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42.

  The VDP 526 is a kind of drawing circuit that directly operates an LCD driver (liquid crystal driving circuit) incorporated in the decorative symbol display device 42. Since the VDP 526 is an IC chip, it is also referred to as a “drawing chip”, and the substance of the VDP 526 can be said to be a microcomputer chip with a dedicated firmware for drawing processing. The VDP 526 adjusts the respective timings of the CPU 521, the video RAM 524, etc. to intervene in reading and writing data, and reads the display data stored in the video RAM 524 at a predetermined timing and causes the decorative symbol display device 42 to display it.

  The power supply device 313 includes a power supply unit 541 that supplies power to each unit of the pachinko machine 10, a power failure monitoring circuit 542 that monitors power interruption due to a power failure, and a RAM erase switch circuit 543 connected to the RAM erase switch 323. And.

  The power supply unit 541 supplies necessary operation power to the main control device 261, the payout control device 311 and the like through a power supply path (not shown). As its outline, the power supply unit 541 takes in AC 24 volt power supplied from the outside, generates + 12V power for driving various switches and motors, + 5V power for logic, backup power for RAM backup, etc. These + 12V power supply, + 5V power supply and backup power supply 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. Similarly, operating power is supplied to various switches, motors and the like via a control device to which these are connected.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 542 is a circuit that outputs a power failure signal SK1 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 DC stable voltage of 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 541, and determines that a power failure (power failure) has occurred when this voltage is less than 22 volts. The power failure signal SK1 is output to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. Based on the output of the power failure signal SK1, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 recognize the occurrence of a power failure and execute a power failure process (NMI interrupt processing).

  The power supply unit 541 normally outputs an output of 5 volts, which is a drive voltage of the control system, for a time sufficient to execute the process at the time of a power failure even after the DC stable voltage of 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts. Configured to maintain the 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 that takes in the switch signal of the RAM erase switch 323 and clears 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 SK2 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 513 are cleared in the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. The

  Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above will be described. In this embodiment, the CPU 501 provided in the main control device 261 as the main control means performs lottery using various counter information in the game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, a jackpot random number counter C1 as a hit random number generation means used for the hit lottery for determining whether or not to generate a jackpot state, and a type used for determining the jackpot type (type lottery) A determination counter C2, a variation selection counter C3 used for determining whether or not the reach state is generated in the decorative symbol display device 42, an initial value random number counter CINI used for setting an initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1, a first In addition, the first variation type counter CS1, the second variation type counter CS2 used for determining the variation display time of the second special display devices 43L and 43R (decorative symbol display device 42), and the normal symbol display device 41 are selected (input). The normal symbol random number counter C4 used for the ball assist lottery) is used. Note that the variation selection counter C3 is also used for reach type lottery when the decorative symbol display device 42 is deviated and varied. The variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are also used for variation pattern selection (effect pattern selection) of the decorative symbol display device 42. Specifically, the variation time of the special display devices 43L and 43R is determined based on the determined variation pattern, and the variation mode and variation time in the decorative symbol display device 42, ie, the effect pattern, are determined.

  Each of the counters C1, C2, C3, CINI, CS1, CS2, and C4 is a loop counter that adds 1 to the previous value every time it is updated and returns to the lower limit value of 0 after reaching the upper limit value. 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 (except for the random number initial value counter CINI).

  The RAM 503 stores a special variable hold area as a hold storage area for storing the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the type determination counter C2, and the change selection counter C3, and the normal symbol random number counter C4. A variable holding area is provided. The normal variation holding area includes one execution area and four holding areas (holding first to holding fourth areas). In each holding area of the normal variation holding area, the value of the normal symbol random number counter C4 is stored in time series in accordance with the passing history of the game ball to the through gate 34. By adopting this configuration, the variable display on the normal symbol display device 41 can be suspended up to four times.

  The special variable reserved area includes a first special variable reserved area and a second special variable storage area each having four reserved areas (first to fourth reserved areas), and one execution area. In each holding area of the first special variable holding area, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the type determination counter C2, and the fluctuation selection counter C3 are time-sequentially matched to the winning history of the game balls to the top winning opening 33a. Stored in In each holding area of the second special variable holding area, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the type determination counter C2, and the fluctuation selection counter C3 are time-sequentially matched to the winning history of the game balls to the lower winning opening 33b. Stored in By adopting this configuration, the variable display on the special display devices 43L and 43R can be suspended up to four times.

  In detail, each jackpot random number counter C1 is incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 599, for example, and after reaching an upper limit value (ie, 599) as a closing price, 0 is a lower limit value as a starting price. It is the composition which returns to. Normally, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the initial value random number counter CINI at that time is read as the next initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The initial value random number counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the big hit random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 599), and is updated once for each timer interruption and is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of normal processing. On the other hand, the jackpot random number counter C1 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in this embodiment), and the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is stored in the jackpot random number counter buffer. The value of the big hit random number counter C1 stored in the big win random number counter buffer is stored in the special variation holding area at the timing when the game ball wins the upper winning hole 33a or the lower winning hole 33b of the start winning unit 33. .

  In the present embodiment, the number of values of the jackpot random number counter C1 that is a jackpot in the low probability state (normal mode, time reduction mode) is two, and the value is “7, 307”. In the state (probability change mode, latent probability mode), the number of values of the jackpot random number counter C1 which is a jackpot is 20, and the values are “7 to 16, 307 to 316”. In the present embodiment, two winning / failure determination tables serving as winning value storage means that are referred to when determining whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 corresponds to the jackpot are provided in the ROM 502. There are a first winning / failing determination table storing “7, 307” as a jackpot value and a second winning / failing determination table storing “8-16, 308-316” as a jackpot value.

  In the normal mode, the probability of winning the jackpot in the winning lottery (the jackpot probability) is 1/300, and the variation time in the normal symbol display device 41 for teaching the result of the entrance assist lottery is 6 seconds. In addition, when winning in the pitch assist lottery, the lower winning opening 33b (opening / closing member 33c) is opened for 0.6 seconds.

  In the probability variation mode, the jackpot probability is 1/30, which is easier to hit than in the normal mode. In the probability variation mode, the variation time of the normal symbol display device 41 based on the entrance assist lottery is 2 seconds, which is shorter than that in the normal mode. Is opened three times and each opening time is 2 seconds. That is, in the probability variation mode, the variation time in the normal symbol display device 41 is shorter than in the normal mode, and the opening time of the bottom winning opening 33b per winning of the winning ball assist lottery is increased and the number of times of opening is large. Become. As a result, the time period during which the lower winning opening 33b is in an open state becomes longer, so that game balls frequently enter the lower winning opening 33b (becomes a high winning state), and the lottery is determined. It will be done continuously and will be in good condition. In the high pitching state, the probability that the symbol “◯” is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 41 (the winning probability of the pitching assist lottery) may be higher than that in the normal mode.

  In the time reduction mode, the jackpot probability is 1/300. Further, in the time shortening mode, the variation time of the normal symbol display device 41 based on the pitching assist lottery is 2 seconds, and when winning in the pitching assist lottery, the lower winning opening 33b is opened three times, Each opening time is 2 seconds. In other words, the time reduction mode has the same low probability as the jackpot probability in the normal mode, but is the same as the probability variation mode when only the operation of the start winning unit 33 is viewed. In the present embodiment, after the big hit state of “7RN” ends, the time reduction mode is set over a total of 100 variable displays performed on the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R. Further, the time reduction mode ends when a total of 100 variations are displayed on the special display devices 43L and 43R even if no big hit state occurs, and then shifts to the normal mode.

  For example, the type determination counter C2 is incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 19, for example, and after reaching the upper limit value (that is, 19), the type determination counter C2 returns to 0 that is the lower limit value. The ROM 502 is provided with a type determination table that is referred to when determining which jackpot type the value of the type determination counter C2 corresponds to. Then, when winning in the winning / losing lottery, the type of the jackpot state type given based on the value of the type determination counter C2 is determined (type lottery is performed), and the jackpot state of the determined type is given The Rukoto.

  The type determination counter C2 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in this embodiment), and the value of the type determination counter C2 is stored in the type determination counter buffer. Then, the value of the type determination counter C2 stored in the type determination counter buffer is stored in the special variation holding area of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the top winning port 33a or the lower winning port 33b of the start winning unit 33. The

  The variation selection counter C3 is configured so that, for example, one by one is added in order within a range of 0 to 238, for example, and after reaching the upper limit value (that is, 238), it returns to the lower limit value of 0. In this embodiment, the reach selection state is generated by the variation selection counter C3, and after the reach state is generated with respect to the decorative symbol, the final stop symbol is shifted by one before and after the reach symbol and stopped. The final stop symbol after the stop is to draw lots of “reach other than front / rear off” that stops before and after the reach symbol and “complete out” that does not cause reach. In the present embodiment, the ROM 502 is provided with a reach determination table that stores the correspondence between the value of the variation selection counter C3 and the reach type. The reach determination table stores a value of “0 to 238”, C3 = 0, 1 corresponds to the back and forth reach, C3 = 2 to 21 corresponds to the reach other than back and forth, and C3 = 22 to 238 is complete. It has a configuration corresponding to the detachment.

  The fluctuation selection counter C3 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in this embodiment), and the value of the fluctuation selection counter C3 is stored in the fluctuation selection counter buffer. The value of the variation selection counter C3 stored in the variation selection counter buffer is stored in the special variation holding area of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the top winning port 33a or the lower winning port 33b of the start winning unit 33. The

  In addition, one of the two variation type counters CS1 and CS2 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 59, for example, and reaches the upper limit value (that is, 59), and then reaches the lower limit value. The other variation type counter CS2 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 37, for example, and reaches the upper limit value (that is, 37), and then returns to the lower limit value of 0. It has become. For example, the first variation type counter CS1 determines the reach pattern of decorative symbols 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 after the occurrence of reach. A more detailed symbol variation mode is determined, such as an elapsed time until the middle symbol (in this example) stops. Accordingly, 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 in combination by combining the first variation type counter CS1 and the stop symbol.

  Further, the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are updated once every time a normal process described later is executed once, and are repeatedly updated even within the remaining time of the normal process. Then, the buffer values of CS1 and CS2 are acquired when determining the variation pattern at the start of variation of the decorative symbol by the decorative symbol display device 42.

  In addition, the magnitude | size and range of each counter are only examples, and can be changed arbitrarily. However, it is desirable that the big hit random number counter C1, the type determination counter C2, the variation selection counter C3, and the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are all different prime numbers and are not synchronized in any case.

  Further, the normal symbol random number counter C4 is configured as a loop counter that is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 9, for example, and returns to the upper limit value (that is, after reaching 9 and to the lower limit value of 0). The random number counter C4 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in this embodiment), and the value of the normal symbol random number counter C4 is acquired when the game ball passes through the left or right through gate 34. There are six random number values, and the range is “3 to 8.” When the value of the winning normal symbol random number counter C4 is acquired, the normal symbol display device 41 displays a predetermined variation display. After the time has elapsed, the symbol corresponding to the winning (“◯” in this example) is stopped and displayed, and the lower winning opening 33b (opening / closing member 33c) is opened in a pattern according to the game mode at that time.

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

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing. This processing is executed by the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 every 2 msec, for example. First, in step S301, various winning switch reading processes are executed. That is, the state of various switches (except for the RAM erase switch 323) connected to the main controller 261 is read, and the state of the switch is determined and the detection information (winning detection information) is stored. On the other hand, if there is no detection information, the process proceeds to the next process.

  When there is detection information of various winning switches, the value of the corresponding winning ball counter is added. Further, in an external output process of a normal process described later, a prize ball command based on the value of each prize ball counter is output to the payout control device 311 and a prize ball is given based on the prize ball command (a game ball is paid out). ) Further, when the prize ball command is output, the value of each prize ball counter is reset.

  In step S302, random number initial value update processing is executed. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (599 in this example).

  In step S303, random number update processing is executed. Specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1, the type determination counter C2, the variation selection counter C3, and the normal symbol random number counter C4 are each incremented by 1 and their counter values are maximized (in this embodiment, 599, 19 respectively). 238, 9), each is cleared to 0. Then, the updated values of the counters C1, C2, C3, and C4 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503.

  Thereafter, in step S304, a start winning process associated with winning the start winning unit 33 is executed. In step S305, a through gate passing process accompanying passing of the game ball to the through gate 34 is executed. Thereafter, the timer interrupt process is temporarily terminated.

  Here, the start winning process in step S304 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In addition, in the execution area of each special variable holding area and each holding area, a success / failure random number storage area that stores the value of the big hit random number counter C1, a winning type random number storage area that stores the value of the type determination counter C2, and a variation selection counter C3 A reach random number storage area for storing values is provided. In the present embodiment, the random number storage area stores the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 using 2 bytes. Each of the winning type random number storage area and the reach random number storage area uses 1 byte to store the value of the type determination counter C2 and the value of the variation selection counter C3. In addition, an upper holding counter Na that counts the number of holdings of the variable display that is triggered by a winning at the top winning port 33a, and a lower holding counter Nb that counts the number of holdings of the variable display that is triggered by a winning at the lower winning port 33b Is provided.

  First, in step S501, it is determined from the detection information of the second start winning switch 224b whether or not the game ball has won the lower winning opening 33b. If an affirmative determination is made in step S501, it is determined in step S502 whether or not the value of the lower hold counter Nb is less than the upper limit value (“4” in the present embodiment). If a negative determination is made in step S501 or S502, the process proceeds to step S510. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S502, the process proceeds to step S503, and the lower hold counter Nb is incremented by one.

  In the subsequent step S504, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the type determination counter C2, and the variation selection counter C3 updated by the random number update process in step S303 (the jackpot random number counter buffer, the type determination counter buffer, and the variation selection counter buffer are updated). Each stored value) is stored in a first area (a random number storage area, a winning type random number storage area, a reach random number storage area) among the reserved areas that are free in the special variable reservation area. After step S504, the process proceeds to step S505.

  In step S505, a jackpot determination process is performed to determine whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 newly stored in the special variation holding area is a value corresponding to the jackpot. Details of the jackpot determination process will be described later.

  In the subsequent step S506, when it is determined in step S505 that the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is a value corresponding to the jackpot, based on the value of the type determination counter C2 newly stored in the special variable holding area, the jackpot A type determination process is performed to determine the type. Details of the type determination process will be described later.

  In the subsequent step S507, if it is determined in step S505 that the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is not a value corresponding to the jackpot, the deviation is determined based on the value of the variation selection counter C3 newly stored in the special variation holding area. Reach determination processing for determining the type of reach at the time of change is performed. Details of the reach determination process will be described later.

  In step S508, a continuous effect determination process is performed to determine whether or not to perform a series of effects (hereinafter referred to as “continuous effects”) over a plurality of continuous variable displays. The details of the continuous effect determination process will be described later. In this embodiment, functions such as step S505, step S506, and step S507 constitute a combination determining unit. Furthermore, functions such as step S501 and step S502 constitute condition establishment detection means, functions such as step S504 constitute determination value extraction processing and determination value storage processing, and functions such as step S505 perform first success / failure determination processing. Configure.

  Here, the details of the jackpot determination process in step S505 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S5101, whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 newly stored in the special variation holding area matches either “7” or “307” that is the value stored in the first win / fail determination table. Is determined. Incidentally, “7” and “307” are values that are big hits in both the low probability state and the high probability state.

  In FIG. 14 (a), the process of step S5101 is simplified for the sake of convenience. Actually, it is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is “7”. If a negative determination is made in the determination, it is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is “307”. If an affirmative determination is made in either of these determinations, an affirmative determination is made in step S5101. If a negative determination is made in either determination, a negative determination is made in step S5101.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S5101, the first success / failure flag is turned on in step S5102. Further, in step S5105, after the rewrite prohibition flag is set to ON, this process ends. Note that the rewrite prohibition flag is a flag indicating that it is prohibited to rewrite the stop pattern (combination) of the decorative symbols to a combination of “chance eyes” in the variable display. In the present embodiment, in the decorative symbol display device 42, the combination of three identical decorative symbols, the combination of jackpots, and the combination other than the combination of reach is displayed at the same time as a combination of “chance of chance”. Together ".

  In the present embodiment, in addition to the success / failure random number storage area for storing the value of the jackpot random number counter C1, a separate success / failure flag is not provided, but information on whether or not a big success state occurs in the success / failure random number storage area. Is stored (overwritten). As described above, the success / failure random number storage area uses 2 bytes. In step S5102, for example, “101010101010101010” is set for the success / failure random number storage area. In the present embodiment, for the sake of convenience, the setting for the success / failure random number storage area is referred to as turning on the first success / failure flag.

  If a negative determination is made in step S5101, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 newly stored in the special fluctuation holding area in step S5103 is the value stored in the second winning / failure determination table “8 to 16, 308”. ˜316 ”or not. Incidentally, “8 to 16, 308 to 316” are values that are jackpots only in the probability variation mode. Note that in the determination process, it is actually determined one by one whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 matches each value corresponding to the jackpot as described above.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S5103, the second success / failure flag is turned on in step S5104. Further, after the rewrite prohibition flag is set to ON in step S5105, this process is terminated. Note that turning on the second success / failure flag here means that, for example, “1100110011001100” is set in the success / failure random number storage area. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S5103, that is, if the result is “out” even in a high probability state, this processing is terminated as it is. In the present embodiment, a function such as setting a success / failure flag such as step S5102, step S5104, or the like constitutes a result storage process.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the information related to success / failure is stored using 2 bytes. For example, when noise occurs, the success / failure flag (the content stored in the failure random number storage area) is rewritten. It is possible to prevent a situation in which a big hit state is generated even though it is not a win, or a big win state does not occur even though it is a win. In addition, the pattern (a combination of “1” and “0”) set in the success / failure random number storage area in the big hit determination process is a pattern that is not used when the value of the big hit random number counter C1 is stored in the success / failure random number storage area. is there.

  Next, the type determination process in step S506 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S5201, it is determined whether or not the first or second success / failure flag is set to ON in the jackpot determination process performed immediately before. If a negative determination is made in step S5201 (there is no possibility of a jackpot state), the process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S5201 (there is a possibility that a jackpot state may occur), in step S5202, the type determination counter C2 newly stored in the special variation holding area is referred to by referring to the type determination table. It is determined whether or not the value matches a value “0” corresponding to “16RS”. If an affirmative determination is made in step S5202, the process ends after the 16RS flag is turned on in step S5203.

  In the present embodiment, in addition to the winning type random number storage area for storing the value of the type determination counter C2, a 16RS flag or the like is not separately provided, and “16RS” and “7RS” are not provided in the winning type random number storage area. , “7RN” information is stored (overwritten). As described above, the winning type random number storage area uses 1 byte. In step S5203, for example, “10101010” is set for the winning type random number storage area. In the present embodiment, for convenience, setting a pattern indicating a jackpot type such as “16RS” in the winning type random number storage area is referred to as turning on a flag indicating a jackpot type (such as a 16RS flag). explain.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S5202, in step S5204, the value of the type determination counter C2 newly stored in the special variation holding area is set to a value “12” corresponding to “7RN” in consideration of the type determination table. To 19 ”is discriminated. If an affirmative determination is made in step S5204, in step S5205, the 7RN flag is turned on (for example, “00011111” is set for the winning type random number storage area), and then this process ends. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S5204, the 7RS flag is turned on in step S5206 (for example, “00010000” is set for the winning type random number storage area), and then this process ends.

  Note that the pattern (the combination of “1” and “0”) set in the winning type random number storage area in the type determining process is not used when the value of the type determination counter C2 is stored in the winning type random number storage area. It is a pattern.

  Next, the reach determination process in step S507 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S5301, it is determined whether or not the first win / fail flag is set in the jackpot determination process performed immediately before. If an affirmative determination is made in step S5301, that is, if the jackpot is large in both the low probability state and the high probability state (a jackpot state always occurs), this processing is terminated.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S5301, that is, if a big hit state does not occur at least in a low probability state (there is a possibility of losing), in step S5302, the reach determination table is referred to, and a new It is determined whether or not the value of the fluctuation selection counter C3 stored in the special fluctuation holding area coincides with one of the values “0, 1” corresponding to “front / rear out of reach”. If the determination in step S5302 is affirmative, in step S5303, a front / rear flag indicating the occurrence of front / rear out of reach is turned on. In step S5306, the rewrite prohibition flag is set to on, and the process is terminated.

  In the present embodiment, in addition to the reach random number storage area for storing the value of the variation selection counter C3, a separate front / rear flag is not provided, but information indicating that “rear / rear reach” is in the reach random number storage area. Is stored (overwritten). As described above, the reach random number storage area uses 1 byte. In step S5303, for example, “10101010” is set for the reach random number storage area. In the present embodiment, for convenience, the setting for the reach random number storage area will be referred to as turning on the front / rear flag.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S5302, the value of the fluctuation selection counter C3 newly stored in the special fluctuation holding area in consideration of the reach determination table in step S5304 corresponds to “reach other than forward / backward deviation”. It is determined whether or not the value matches any of the values “2 to 21”. If an affirmative determination is made in step S5304, a flag other than the front and rear is turned on in step S5305. In step S5306, the rewrite prohibition flag is set to on, and the process is terminated. Note that turning on the flags other than the front and rear here means that, for example, “11001100” is set in the reach random number storage area.

  If a negative determination is made in step S5304, that is, if the change display ends without complete reach, the process is terminated as it is. The pattern (the combination of “1” and “0”) set in the reach random number storage area in the reach determination process is a pattern that is not used when the value of the variation selection counter C3 is stored in the reach random number storage area. is there.

  Next, details of the continuous performance determination process in step S508 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S5401, it is determined whether or not the value of the lower hold counter Nb is “2” or more. When a negative determination is made in step S5401, that is, when the variation information (second variation display) is stored in a reserved state in the state where no variation information is stored in the reserved area of the second special variation reserved area, Then, this process is finished as it is. That is, the continuous effect is not performed in a state where there is no suspending display of variation at the same starting port (upper winning port 33a or lower winning port 33b).

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S5401, in step S5402, the reserved area in which the continuous effect flag is set on in the reserved storage area (in this example, all reserved areas in the first and second special variable reserved areas). It is determined whether or not there is a target. The continuous effect flag is a flag that is turned on when a continuous effect is performed in the corresponding variable display. If an affirmative determination is made in step S5402, this processing ends. That is, it is comprised so that a continuous production | generation may not be performed repeatedly, and it can avoid the situation where a continuous production | presentation will continue over the fluctuation display more than the maximum number of holding | maintenance.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S5402, in step S5403, the rewrite prohibition flag is set on in the reserved storage area (in this example, all reserved areas in the first and second special variable reserved areas). It is determined whether there is a reserved area. If an affirmative determination is made in step S5403, the present process is terminated as it is. In other words, if a variable display that generates a big hit state or a reach state (set so that a continuous effect is not performed when such a variable display is stored on hold) is already stored on hold, It is configured not to change the combination of the stop display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the state, and among the continuous variation display in which the continuous effect is performed, not the last variation display but the mid-range variation display and the reach state Can be avoided.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S5403, it is determined in step S5404 whether or not the first win / fail flag is set on. If an affirmative determination is made in step S5404, it is determined in step S5405 whether or not the value of the continuous effect counter C5 is any one of “0 to 27”. The continuous effect counter C5 is configured as a loop counter that is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 61, for example, and reaches the upper limit value and then returns to 0 that is the lower limit value. The continuous effect counter C5 is updated periodically (for example, once every timer interruption), and the value is stored in the corresponding counter buffer. Then, the value of the continuous effect counter C5 stored in the counter buffer is stored in the special variation holding area of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the top winning port 33a or the lower winning port 33b of the start winning unit 33. It becomes.

  If a negative determination is made in step S5405, the present process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if a positive determination is made in step S5405, continuous effect setting processing is performed in step S5406. More specifically, in the continuous effect setting process, the continuous effect flags of all the reserved areas of the second special variable reservation area in which the variable information is stored are set on, and the variable information of the second special variable reservation area is stored. Of the reserved areas that have been saved, this area other than the reserved area (the reserved area that holds the variable display that will be executed last among the currently displayed variable displays) Set on the chance eye flag of the reserved area. After step S5406, this process ends.

  The continuous effect flag is a flag indicating that it is a variable display for deriving a series of continuous effects performed over a plurality of continuous variable displays. The chance eye flag is a flag indicating that the decorative symbol display device 42 stops displaying the decorative symbol with a combination of chance symbols. In the present embodiment, when the continuous effect continues, the decorative symbol display device 42 stops displaying the decorative symbol with a combination of chances, and is the last of the variable displays in which the continuous effect is performed. In the variable display, the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in combinations other than the chance.

  If a negative determination is made in step S5404, in step S5407, a mode storage area described later is referred to in detail to determine whether or not a high probability state (probability variation mode). In the mode storage area, discrimination information for discriminating the game mode is stored. In this embodiment, the mode storage area stores any one of “11”, “12”, and “21”, “11” corresponds to the normal mode, and “12” represents the time reduction mode. “21” corresponds to the probability variation mode. That is, in step S5404, it is determined whether or not a high probability state is obtained by determining whether or not “21” is stored in the mode storage area.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S5407, it is determined in step S5408 whether or not the second success / failure flag is set on. If an affirmative determination is made in step S5408, that is, if it is a variable display corresponding to the big hit state, the process proceeds to step S5405.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S5408, or if a negative determination is made in step S5407, that is, if the display is a variable display corresponding to “out” instead of “big hit”, in step S5409, the front and rear flags are set. It is determined whether or not it is set to ON. If an affirmative determination is made in step S5409, it is determined in step S5410 whether or not the value of the continuous effect counter C5 is any one of “0 to 15”. If an affirmative determination is made in step S5410, the flow advances to step S5406. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S5410, the present process ends.

  In addition, when a negative determination is made in step S5409, that is, when reach is not generated, or even when reach occurs, before and after the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed last is shifted by two or more frames and stopped and displayed. If the reach is other than detachment, the process is terminated. That is, in the present embodiment, basically, when a continuous notice occurs, either a big hit state or a back-and-forth out-of-front reach occurs.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 13, in step S509 following step S508, a process for setting a starting command is performed. In the advance command, whether the change information stored on hold (predetermined information used to determine the contents of the change display) is triggered by the entry of the top winning opening 33a or the lower winning opening 33b. And information indicating the results of jackpot determination processing, type determination processing, reach determination processing, and continuous performance determination processing are included, and are output to the sub-control device 262 in the next external output processing (see step S201). The

  After the process of step S509, or when a negative determination is made in step S501 or step S502, whether or not the game ball has won the top winning opening 33a in step S510 is determined by the first start winning unit switch 224a. It is determined based on the detection information. If a negative determination is made in step S510, the process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made, in step S511, the value of the upper holding counter Na that counts the number of holdings of the variable display that is triggered by winning in the upper winning opening 33a is the upper limit value (“4” in this embodiment). ) Is determined. If a negative determination is made in step S511, the present process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S511, the process proceeds to step S512, and the upper hold counter Na is incremented by one.

  In subsequent step S513, each value of the jackpot random number counter C1, the type determination counter C2, and the variation selection counter C3 is stored in an unoccupied holding area (a success / failure random number storage area, a winning type random number storage area, a reach random number storage area). ). After step S513, the process proceeds to step S514.

  In step S514, a jackpot determination process is performed to determine whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 newly stored in the special variable suspension area is a value corresponding to the jackpot. The details of the jackpot determination process have already been described above.

  In the subsequent step S515, when it is determined in step S514 that the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is a value corresponding to the jackpot, based on the value of the type determination counter C2 newly stored in the special variable holding area, the jackpot A type determination process for determining the type is performed. Details of the type determination process have already been described above.

  In the subsequent step S516, when it is determined in step S514 that the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is not a value corresponding to the jackpot, the reach is determined based on the value of the variation selection counter C3 newly stored in the special variation holding area. Reach determination processing is performed to determine the type. Details of the reach determination process have already been described above.

  In the subsequent step S517, a continuous effect determination process for determining whether or not to perform a continuous effect is performed based on the variation information newly stored in the special variation holding area. The continuous effect determination process in step S517 is basically the same as the continuous effect determination process in step S508, and the target is the first special variable hold area. The explanation is omitted. Further, the function such as step S517 constitutes a continuous effect determining means.

  After step S517, in step S518, a starting command setting process is performed, and this process ends. In the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the top winning port 33a and the lower winning port 33b, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 or the like is directly stored in the special variation holding area, and then the jackpot determination processing and type determination processing are performed. The reach determination process is executed, but is not particularly limited to such a configuration. For example, when the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is acquired, a temporary storage area (working area) for temporarily storing these counter values is provided, and for the information stored in the temporary storage area, the jackpot determination process, type After executing the determination process and the reach determination process, a configuration may be adopted in which the information is stored in the corresponding reserved area of the special fluctuation reserved area.

  Next, the through gate passing process in step S305 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In step S601, whether or not the game ball has passed through the through gate 34 is determined based on detection information of the through gate switch 225. If a negative determination is made in step S601, the present process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S601, that is, if it is determined that the game ball has passed through the through gate 34, the number of suspensions of the variable display performed on the normal symbol display device 41 is counted in step S602. It is determined whether or not the value of the normal hold counter Nc is less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment). If a negative determination is made here, this processing is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S602, that is, if the passing of the game ball to the through gate 34 is confirmed and the value of the normal holding counter Nc <4, the process proceeds to step S603, where the normal holding counter Nc is incremented by one.

  In subsequent step S604, a random number related to the success or failure is acquired. Specifically, the value of the normal symbol random number counter C4 updated by the random number update process in step S303 is stored in the first area of the free storage area of the normal variation holding area of the RAM 503. Thereafter, the through gate passing process is terminated.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the NMI interrupt process. 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 SK1 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. In step S401, the CPU 501 stores the power interruption occurrence information in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503 as the setting of the power interruption occurrence information, and performs the NMI interruption process. finish.

  The above NMI interrupt processing is executed in the same manner in the payout control device 311, and information on the occurrence of power interruption is stored in the backup area 513 a of the RAM 513 by the NMI interrupt. 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 SK1 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 in FIG. 12 is started. The contents are as described above.

  Next, the flow of main processing executed by the CPU 501 in the main controller 261 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 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, for example, 1 is set in order to set a predetermined value in the stack pointer and wait for the sub-side control device (sub-control device 262, payout control device 311, etc.) to become operable. Wait processing is performed for about 2 seconds. In the subsequent step S102, RAM access is permitted.

  Thereafter, data backup processing is executed for the RAM 503 in the CPU 501. That is, in step S103, it is determined whether or not the RAM erasure switch 323 provided in the power supply device 313 is pressed (ON). To do. On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 323 has not been pressed, it is determined in the subsequent step S104 whether or not occurrence information of power supply interruption is set in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503. Here, if it is not set, no backup data is stored, so in this case as well, the process proceeds to step S112. If power failure occurrence information is set in the backup area 503a, a RAM determination value is calculated in step S105, and in the subsequent step S106, whether or not the RAM determination value matches the RAM determination value stored when the power is turned off. That is, the effectiveness of backup is determined. If the RAM determination value calculated here does not match the RAM determination value stored when the power is turned off, the backed up data has been destroyed, and in this case, the process also proceeds to step S112.

  In the process of step S112, an initialization command is transmitted in order to initialize the sub control device 262, the payout control device 311 and the like. Thereafter, the process proceeds to RAM initialization processing (step S113 and the like). Note that the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of the RAM 503. Instead of the RAM determination value, it is possible to determine the effectiveness of backup based on whether or not the keyword written in a predetermined area of the RAM 503 is 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 S113, 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 S113 or the like). That is, the use area of the RAM 503 is cleared to 0 in step S113, and the initial value of the RAM 503 is set in subsequent step S114. Thereafter, interrupt permission is set in step S111, and the process proceeds to normal processing described later.

  On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 323 has not been pressed (step S103: NO), it is a condition that the information on occurrence of power interruption is set and the RAM judgment value (checksum value etc.) is normal. In addition, the process at the time of power recovery (process at the time of power failure recovery) is executed. That is, in step S107, the stack pointer before the power interruption is restored, and in step S108, the information on the occurrence of the power interruption is cleared.

  In step S109, a command for returning the sub-side control device to the gaming state at the time of power-off is transmitted. In step S110, the used register is restored from the backup area 503a of the RAM 503. Thereafter, interrupt permission is set in step S111, and the process proceeds to normal processing described later.

  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 its outline, the processing of steps S201 to S210 is executed as a periodic processing with a period of 4 msec, and the counter update processing of steps S211 and S212 is executed with the remaining time.

  First, in step S201, a control signal based on the setting contents of the special display devices 43L and 43R and the start winning unit 33 updated in the previous normal processing is transmitted to each device, and output data such as commands is sent to the sub-side. External output processing to be transmitted to each control device is executed.

  For example, when the decorative symbol display device 42 displays the variation of the decorative symbol, a variation pattern command, a symbol command, or the like is transmitted to the sub-control device 262. That is, the variation pattern command and the symbol command are output to the sub-control device 262 in order to cause the decorative symbol display device 42 to perform a display effect in accordance with the display performed on the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R. Command. On the other hand, the sub-control device 262 that has input the variation pattern command, the symbol command, etc. determines the variation mode (variation time, effect mode, etc.) of the decorative symbol display device 42 based on the various commands, and the variation mode. Is indicated to the display control device 45 so as to be displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42 (variable display).

  For convenience, the variation pattern command and the like will be described here. The variation pattern command includes information for specifying the variation type of the decorative symbol such as normal reach, super reach, and premium reach. Note that the fluctuation pattern command and the like are originally 2-byte binary numbers (the same output method as the hold information command), but for convenience, they are expressed in hexadecimal numbers of every 4 bits. In the present embodiment, for example, in the normal mode, any one of “FF10”, “FF11”, “FF12”, “FF13”, “FF14”, “FF15”, and “FF16” is set as the variation pattern command. In the probability changing mode and the time reduction mode, “FD10”, “FD11”, “FD12”, “FD13”, “FD14”, “FD15”, and “FD16” are set. On the other hand, the sub-control device 262 stores the relationship between these variation pattern commands and the variation types of the decorative symbols in a table. Then, the sub-control device 262 determines a variation display effect pattern and the like based on the variation pattern command, and controls the display control device 45 and sound.

  Hereinafter, the variation type of the decorative symbol and the correspondence between the variation type and the variation pattern command will be described.

  Normal reach is a reach pattern that does not display any special effects other than the variation of the decorative design. Then, “FF11” or “FD11” is set in the variation pattern command corresponding to the normal reach according to the mode. In the probability variation mode and the time reduction mode, the variable display time is shortened compared to the normal mode even in various reach cases. For example, the variable display time from which the normal reach is derived is “15 seconds” in the normal mode, and “10 seconds” in the probability variation mode and the time reduction mode.

  Super Reach is a reach pattern in which characters and the like are displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42 in addition to the decorative symbol during the variation display of the decorative symbol (after the reach state is established), thereby giving the player a sense of expectation. is there. In this embodiment, three types of super reach SR1, SR2, and SR3 are prepared as super reach, and the variable display time is different for each type of super reach. Then, “FF12” or “FD12” is set as the fluctuation pattern command for the super reach SR1, “FF13” or “FD13” is set for the super reach SR2, and “FF14” or “FD14” is set for the super reach SR3. Is set.

  Premium reach is an effect that can be derived only when a big hit state occurs. During the decorative symbol variation display (after reaching the reach state), in addition to the decorative symbol, a character with a different pattern from the super reach is displayed. This is a reach pattern that makes the player have a sense of expectation. Two types of premium reach PR1 and PR2 are prepared for the premium reach of the present embodiment, and the variable display time is different for each type of premium reach. If the premium reach PR1, then “FF15” or “FD15” is set as the variation pattern command. If it is premium reach PR2, “FF16” or “FD16” is set.

  In addition, “FF10” or “FD10” is set as the variation pattern command corresponding to the mode for the variation pattern command corresponding to “completely out” that does not reach any reach state. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation display time that is completely off is set to “10 seconds” in the normal mode, and “6 seconds” in the probability variation mode and the time reduction mode. Incidentally, “chance” corresponds to the “complete out” and the variable display time is “10 seconds” or “6 seconds”.

  Further, the sub-control device 262 determines a stop symbol (combination of stop symbols) based on the symbol command, and displays it after the fluctuation time has elapsed. The symbol command is a command that causes the sub-control device 262 to determine the stop symbol. The combination of probability variation jackpot symbol, normal jackpot symbol combination, front / rear off symbol combination, symbol combination other than front / rear off symbol, chance symbol Six categories of combination and combination of completely out of symbol are designated. These divisions are indicated by, for example, “AA11”, “AA12”, “AA13”, “AA14”, “AA15”, “AA16”, and any of these is set as a symbol command. On the other hand, the sub-control device 262 stores the relationship between these commands and stop symbols in a table. Then, the sub-control device 262 stops displaying the symbol combination corresponding to the symbol command.

  The probable jackpot symbol combination is a symbol combination made up of odd numbers 1, 3, 5, 7, or 9. Moreover, the combination of the normal jackpot symbol is a symbol combination composed of an even number of 2, 4, 6, or 8 in the form of an even number. In this embodiment, in the case of probability variation jackpot (“16RS” or “7RS”), the variable display is stopped and displayed in combination with either probability variation jackpot symbol or normal jackpot symbol, and in case of normal jackpot (“7RN”) Usually, the variable display is stopped and displayed by the combination of the jackpot symbol.

  Then, “AA11” is set to the symbol command in the case of the probable big hit, and “AA12” is set to the symbol command in the case of the normal big hit. Then, when “AA11” is set in the symbol command, the sub-control device 262 determines one of the symbol combinations consisting of any one of the first to ninth symbols as a stop symbol, and “AA12” "Is set, one of the combinations of symbols of any of 2, 4, 6 and 8 is determined as a stop symbol.

  The combination of back and forth symbols corresponds to the combination of back and forth symbols, where after reaching, the final stop symbol is stopped by one shift before and after the reach symbol. “AA13” is set in the symbol command. The combination of symbols other than front / rear detachment corresponds to the “reach other than front / rear detachment” that occurs after reach occurs, and the final stop symbol stops other than before / after the reach symbol. “AA14” is set in the command. The combination of chance symbols is to stop the “chance eye” when a continuous performance performed over a plurality of consecutive variable displays is continued, and the symbol command corresponding to the chance symbol (chance eye) includes “ AA16 "is set. The combination of completely missed symbols corresponds to “completely missed” that does not even reach other than the chance symbol combinations, and “AA15” is set to the symbol command corresponding to the completely missed symbol combination. . In the present embodiment, when the decorative symbol display device 42 stops and displays a combination of symbols that are out of front and back, a combination of symbols other than front and back, and a combination of completely out symbols.

  Although details will be described later, when “AA13” to “AA16” are set in the symbol command, the sub-control device 262 stops the combination of symbols stored in the counter buffer of the corresponding RAM 553. Determine as. In this embodiment, the commands “AA13” to “AA16” are prepared as the symbol commands for removal. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, there is only one symbol command for removal, and the sub-control The device 262 may determine the combination of decorative symbols.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 10, in step S202, update of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 is executed. More specifically, as with the other counters, the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are incremented by 1, and are cleared to 0 when the counter values reach the upper limit values (59 and 37 in this embodiment), respectively. To do. Then, the update values of the variation type counters CS 1 and CS 2 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503.

  In the subsequent step S203, the prize ball counting signal received from the payout control device 311 is read. Next, in step S204, the payout abnormality signal received from the payout control device 311 is read.

  Thereafter, in step S205, a first display control process is executed. In this process, control related to the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R is performed, and determination of jackpot and setting of variable display in the special display devices 43L and 43R and the decorative symbol display device 42 are performed. Details of the first display control process will be described later.

  In step S206, variable winning device control processing is executed. In this process, control related to the variable winning device 32 is performed. As a result, when the big win state is reached, the opening / closing process of the variable winning device 32 (big winning opening) is repeatedly executed for a predetermined number of rounds. Details of the variable winning device control process will be described later.

  In step S207, the second display control process is executed. In this process, control related to the normal symbol display device 41 is performed. Details of the second display control process will be described later.

  In step S208, an opportunity handling unit control process is executed. In this process, control related to the start winning unit 33 is performed. Details of the opportunity handling unit control processing will be described later.

  After that, in step S209, it is determined whether or not occurrence information of power interruption is set in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503. Here, if the occurrence information of the power interruption is not set in the backup area 503a, it is determined in step S210 whether or not the next normal processing execution timing has been reached, that is, a predetermined time (4 msec in this example) from the start of the previous normal processing. ) Or not. And if predetermined time has already passed, it will transfer to Step S201 and will repeat the processing after the above-mentioned Step S201.

  On the other hand, if the predetermined time has not yet elapsed since the start of the previous normal process, the random number initial value counter CINI and the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are updated within the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal process. Repeatedly execute (step S211 and step S212).

  That is, in step S211, 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 (599 in this example).

  In step S212, the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are updated (similar to 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 (59 and 37 in this example). Then, the change values of the variation type counters CS 1 and CS 2 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503.

  Here, since the execution time of each process of steps S201 to S209 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the next execution timing of the normal process is not constant and varies. Therefore, it is possible to update the random number initial value counter CINI (that is, the initial value of the big hit random number counter C1) at random by repeatedly executing the update of the random number initial value counter CINI using the remaining time, and similarly change The type counters CS1 and CS2 can also be updated at random.

  If the occurrence information of the power supply interruption is set in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503 (step S209: YES), the power supply is cut off. Therefore, the process after step S213 is performed as a power failure process at the time of the power supply interruption. Is called. In the power failure process, first, the generation of each interrupt process is prohibited in step S213, the contents of each register used by the CPU 501 are saved in the stack area in step S214, and the value of the stack pointer is saved in the backup area 503a in step S215. To remember.

  Thereafter, in step S216, a power-off notification command indicating that the power has been cut off is transmitted to other control devices (such as the payout control device 311). In step S217, 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. Thereafter, RAM access is prohibited in step S218, and the infinite loop is continued until the power supply is completely shut down and processing cannot be executed.

  The process in step S209 is performed at the end of a series of processes corresponding to the game state change performed in steps S201 to S208, or at the end of one cycle of the processes in steps S211 and S212 performed within the remaining time. It is executed at the timing. Therefore, in the normal process of the main controller 261, the occurrence information of the power interruption is confirmed at the end of each process, so that the amount of data stored in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503 is less than that in the middle of each process. And can be easily memorized. Further, when returning to the state before power-off, since the amount of data stored in the backup area 503a is small, it can be easily restored and the processing load of the main control device 261 can be reduced. . Further, since the interruption processing is prohibited before the data is stored (step S213), it is possible to prevent the data from being changed when the power is shut off and to reliably store the state before the power is shut off. .

  Next, the first display control process of step S205 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step S801, the jackpot status storage area, which will be described later, is referred to in detail, and it is determined whether or not the current status is other than the jackpot status. During the jackpot state, an opening period from when the display mode corresponding to the jackpot is stopped and displayed on the specific display devices 43L and 43R until the variable winning device 32 is opened, and the variable winning device 32 is in the open state. Round period, an interval period in which the variable winning device 32 is closed, and an ending period until the variable display of the special display devices 43L and 43R can be started after the final round. In the jackpot status storage area of this embodiment, “0” is stored in a state other than the jackpot state. In the jackpot state, “1” is stored during the opening period and the interval period, and “2” is stored during the round period. “3” is stored during the ending period. That is, in step S801, it is determined whether or not “0” is stored in the jackpot status storage area.

  Note that it is for convenience that numbers such as “0” to “3” are stored in the jackpot status storage area. Actually, the jackpot status storage area uses 2 bytes. However, the fact that “1010101010101010” or the like is set in the jackpot status storage area will be described as “0” or the like being stored.

  If a negative determination is made in step S801, that is, if the jackpot state is in effect, the processing is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S801, in step S802, a first display described in detail later is made. By looking at the setting state of the middle flag, it is determined whether or not the first or second special display device 43L, 43R (decorative symbol display device 42) is in a variable display. Specifically, when the first display flag is in the on state, it is considered that the variable display is being performed, and when the first display flag is in the off state, it is considered that the variable display is being stopped. . As will be described in detail later, the first display flag is turned on when the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R start to display the change, and the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R are turned on. Turned off when the variable display is stopped.

  If a negative determination is made in step S802, that is, if there is no big win and further fluctuation display is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S803, and the fluctuation display (second fluctuation display) triggered by entering the lower prize opening 33b. It is determined whether or not the value of the lower hold counter Nb that counts the number of holds is greater than zero.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S803, that is, if at least one second variation display is held, 1 is subtracted from the lower hold counter Nb in step S804. In the present embodiment, when the second variation display is suspended and stored by the determination processing in step S803, the second variation display is executed without executing the first variation display. In other words, even when the first variation display is stored on hold earlier than the second variation display, the second variation display is preferentially digested (the first variation display is postponed). ing.

  In a succeeding step S805, a process for shifting the data stored in the second special variation holding area is executed. This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the holding first to fourth areas of the second special variable holding area to the execution area side. The holding first area → the execution area, the holding second Data in each area is shifted, such as area → holding first area, holding third area → holding second area, holding fourth area → holding third area. After step S805, in step S806, a process for causing the variation specifying lamp 40 to emit red light is performed. Thereafter, in step S807, a variable display setting process, which will be described in detail later, is performed, and then this process is terminated.

  If a negative determination is made in step S803, that is, if no second variation display is stored on hold, a variation display (first display) triggered by entering the top winning opening 33a in step S808. It is determined whether or not an upper hold counter Na for counting the number of hold (variable display) is greater than zero. If a negative determination is made in step S808, the present process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S808, 1 is subtracted from the upper hold counter Na in step S809. In a succeeding step S810, a process for shifting the data stored in the first special variation holding area is executed. This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the holding first to fourth areas of the first special variable holding area to the execution area side. The holding first area → the execution area, the holding second Data in each area is shifted, such as area → holding first area, holding third area → holding second area, holding fourth area → holding third area. After step S810, in step S811, a process for causing the variation specifying lamp 40 to emit blue light is performed. Then, after performing the variable display setting process in step S807, this process is terminated. In the present embodiment, the execution area of the special variable reservation area is one, and the data stored in the first special variable reservation area and the second special variable reservation area are displayed when the variable display based on the data is performed. Therefore, it is shifted to a common execution area.

  Here, details of the variable display setting process in step S807 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S901, a mode storage area, which will be described later, is referred to in detail to determine whether or not a high probability state (probability variation mode). In the mode storage area, discrimination information for discriminating the game mode is stored. In this embodiment, the mode storage area stores any one of “11”, “12”, and “21”, “11” corresponds to the normal mode, and “12” represents the time reduction mode. “21” corresponds to the probability variation mode. That is, in step S901, it is determined whether or not a high probability state is obtained by determining whether or not “21” is stored in the mode storage area.

  When an affirmative determination is made in step S901, that is, in the case of a high probability state, in step S902, the first or second success / failure flag (see FIG. 14 (a) is determined whether or not one of them is set to ON. If an affirmative determination is made in step S902, that is, if it is determined that a big win is won in the high-probability state, the process proceeds to step S904.

  If a negative determination is made in step S901, that is, if the low probability state (normal mode, time reduction mode) is set, in step S903, whether or not the first success / failure flag is turned on in consideration of the success / failure random number storage area. Determine whether or not. If an affirmative determination is made in step S903, that is, if it is determined that a big win is won in the winning lottery in a low probability state, the process proceeds to step S904.

  In step S904, it is determined whether or not the 16RS flag (see the type determination process in FIG. 14B) is set on, taking into account the winning type random number storage area of the execution area of the special variable suspension area. If an affirmative determination is made in step S904, ie, “16RS”, a 16RS pattern setting process (a process for setting a variation pattern command and a symbol command) is performed in step S905. The 16RS pattern setting process is a process for executing fluctuation display for teaching the occurrence of “16RS”, and is based on the values of the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 503. The variation patterns (variation display time, effect pattern, etc.) of the display devices 43L and 43R and the decorative symbol display device 42 are determined, and the variation pattern command and the symbol command are set based on the determination and various flags. 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 variation time are defined in advance by a table or the like. After step S905, the process proceeds to step S916 described later.

  If a negative determination is made in step S904, it is determined in step S906 whether or not the 7RS flag is set on with reference to the winning type random number storage area of the execution area of the special variable holding area. If an affirmative determination is made in step S906, that is, if “7RS”, 7RS pattern setting processing is performed in step S907. After step S907, the process proceeds to step S916.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S906, that is, if “7RN”, the 7RN pattern setting process is performed in step S908. After step S908, the process proceeds to step S916.

  Also, if a negative determination is made in step S902 or step S903, that is, if it is determined that it is not a big hit, in step S909, the reach random number storage area of the execution area of the special variable holding area is taken into consideration, and the front and rear flags (FIG. It is determined whether or not “15 reach determination processing” is ON. If the determination in step S909 is affirmative, that is, if “rearward / rearward reach”, the front / rear reach pattern setting process is performed in step S910, and then the process proceeds to step S916.

  If a negative determination is made in step S909, in step S911, the reach random number storage area of the execution area of the special variable holding area is taken into consideration, and it is determined whether or not the other flags are on. If an affirmative determination is made in step S911, that is, if “reach other than front / rear out of reach” is performed, reach pattern setting processing other than front / rear is performed in step S912, and then the process proceeds to step S916.

  If the negative determination is made in step S911, that is, if the reach state is not generated, in step S913, the reach random number storage area of the execution area of the special variable holding area is considered, and the chance eye flag is set. It is determined whether or not it is set to ON. If the determination in step S913 is affirmative, in step S914, a chance eye pattern setting process for stopping and displaying the decorative symbols in combination with the chance eye is performed, and then the process proceeds to step S916.

  If a negative determination is made in step S913, the deviation variation pattern setting process is performed in step S915, and then the process proceeds to step S916.

  In step S916, a start setting process is performed to indicate that a condition for performing switching display (variable display) is established in the special display devices 43L and 43R. In the start setting process, the first display flag indicating whether or not the variable display is being performed on the special display devices 43L and 43R is turned on, and the first display timer setting process is performed.

  The first display timer is a means for measuring the variation time (residual time for variation display) in the special display devices 43L and 43R, and is considered when determining whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the beginning of the variation display. . In addition, the value corresponding to the variation pattern selected by the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 is set as the variation display time of the special display devices 43L and 43R in the present embodiment. Based on the setting of the first display timer, when a control signal for starting the switching display (variation display) is output to the special display devices 43L and 43R in the next external output process of the normal process. In the special display devices 43L and 43R, switching display (variation display) is started. The sub-control device 262 that has received the variation pattern command and the symbol command starts variation display in the decorative symbol display device 42 based on the variation pattern command simultaneously with the start of variation of the special display devices 43L and 43R. Simultaneously with the stop display of 43L and 43R, the variable display on the decorative symbol display device 42 is stopped and displayed by a combination of symbols based on the symbol command. After step S916 ends, the variable display setting process ends.

  In the present embodiment, the process of acquiring the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 in steps S504 and S513 of the start winning process and storing it in the special variation holding area, the jackpot determination process in steps S505 and 513, and the variation display setting process The winning / losing lottery is configured by the processing of steps S901 to S903 in which various jackpot flags are set based on the winning / losing flag. Further, the second success / failure determination process is configured by steps S901 to S903. Furthermore, the functions of step S905, step S907, step S908, step S910, step S912, step S914, and step S915 constitute a variable display setting process.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 18, if an affirmative determination is made in step S <b> 802, that is, if the variable display is being performed, the process proceeds to step S <b> 812, and the first display timer is subtracted. Each time this process is performed, the value of the first display timer is subtracted by 4 msec. For example, when the fluctuation time is 10 seconds (10000 msec), “2500” is set for the first display timer, and 1 is subtracted every 4 msec.

  Subsequently, the process proceeds to step S813, and it is determined whether or not a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed with reference to the value of the first display timer after the subtraction. At this time, when a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, that is, when the value of the first display timer becomes “0”, an affirmative determination is made in step S813.

  When a negative determination is made in step S813, in step S817, a switching display setting for continuously performing switching display (variable display) of the special display devices 43L and 43R is performed, and this process is terminated. Based on the setting contents of the switching display setting, a control signal for switching display is output to the special display devices 43L and 43R in the external output processing in the next normal processing. Thereby, the switching display (variable display) of the special display devices 43L and 43R is realized at the timing of the first display control process, that is, every 4 ms.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S813, the first display flag is turned off in step S814, and stop display setting for performing stop display in the special display devices 43L and 43R is performed in step S815. Based on the setting contents of the stop display setting, a control signal for performing stop display is output to the special display devices 43L and 42R in the external output process in the next normal process. That is, stop display is performed in a stop mode corresponding to each jackpot type or loss. In addition, a control signal to stop display of the decorative symbol display device 42 is also output to the sub-control device 262. Thereby, the synchronization of the stop timings of the special display devices 43L and 42R and the decorative symbol display device 42 is ensured. However, since the stop mode of the decorative symbol display device 42 has already been determined by the sub-control device 262 based on the symbol command or the variation pattern command output at the start of the variable display, information regarding the stop mode of the decorative symbol display device 42 is again obtained. There is no need to add. Again, the display is mainly the stop display by the special display devices 43L and 43R, and the display of the decorative symbols by the decorative symbol display device 42 is only auxiliary (for production). Yes.

  Subsequently, after the discrimination information setting process is performed in step S816, the present process is terminated. Here, the discrimination information setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S1001, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag (16RS flag, 7RS flag, 7RN flag) indicating the occurrence of the jackpot state is set on by taking into account the random number storage area of the execution area of the special variable suspension area. To do. When an affirmative determination is made in step S1001, the process proceeds to a process for performing the initial setting of the jackpot state in step S1002 and subsequent steps. That is, in step S1002, it is determined whether or not the 16RS flag is set to ON by taking into consideration the validity random number storage area of the execution area of the special variable suspension area.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1002, “16” is set in a round number counter for determining the number of rounds executed during the jackpot state (the number of times the variable winning device 32 is opened) in step S1003. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1002, “7” is set in the round number counter in step S1004. After step S1003 or step S1004, the process proceeds to step S1005.

  In step S1005, “1” is set for the jackpot status storage area. In the subsequent step S1006, for example, a value “2000” corresponding to an opening period of 8 seconds is set for the first variable timer used for the control in the big hit state (opening / closing control of the variable winning device 32). Subsequently, in step S1007, “8” indicating the maximum number of balls entered per round is set to “8” for the winning counter for counting the number of game balls that have entered the variable winning device 32. . The value of the winning counter is determined based on the detection information of the count switch 223 to determine whether or not there is a ball entering the variable winning device 32 in the switch reading process of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 11). When it is determined that there has been an incoming ball, 1 is subtracted.

  Then, in step S1008, an opening command for notifying the sub-control device 262 of the start of the jackpot state is set. The opening command includes jackpot type information and the like, and the sub-control device 262 can grasp the total number of rounds in the jackpot state. After step S1008, this process ends.

  In addition, in the jackpot state, the promotion effect of the appearance of the jackpot type, etc. (for example, when the even-numbered slotted eyes are stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42, “7RS” or “16RS” is won in the jackpot state immediately after Or instructing that “16RS” has been won in the jackpot state immediately after the odd symbol is stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42). .

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1001, that is, if it is determined as “out”, the process proceeds to step S1009. In step S1009, it is determined whether or not the value set in the mode storage area is “12” indicating that it is the time reduction mode, that is, whether or not it is the time reduction mode. If a negative determination is made in step S1009, the present process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1009, in step S1010, 1 is subtracted from the value of the variation counter in order to measure the duration of the time reduction mode. As will be described later, in this embodiment, “100” is set in the variation counter at the end of the big hit state of “7RN”, and the variation display of the special display devices 43L and 43R (decorated symbol display device 42) is performed once. Every time it is read, 1 is subtracted in step S1010.

  In a succeeding step S1011, it is determined whether or not the value of the variation counter is “0”. If a negative determination is made in step S1011, that is, if the variable display has not been performed 100 times in the special display devices 43L and 43R (decorated symbol display device 42) after the time reduction mode is started, the present processing is continued. Exit.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1011, "11" indicating the normal mode is set in the mode storage area in step S1012. That is, when the variable display is performed 100 times on the special display devices 43L and 43R, the time reduction mode ends and the mode is shifted to the normal mode. After this step S1012, this process ends.

  Next, the variable winning device control process in step S206 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S1201, it is determined whether or not the value set in the jackpot status storage area is “0”, thereby determining whether or not the status is a status other than the jackpot status. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1201, that is, if the jackpot state is not reached, this processing is terminated as it is. Incidentally, at the start of the jackpot state, “1” is set in the jackpot status storage area in the discrimination information setting process.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1201, that is, if the jackpot state is in effect (if any of “1” to “3” is set in the jackpot status storage area), the process proceeds to step S1202. Subtract 1 from the value of the first variable timer. Incidentally, at the start of the big hit state, “2000” is set in the first variable timer in the discrimination information setting process.

  In a succeeding step S1203, it is determined whether or not the value of the first variable timer is “0”. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1203, it is determined in step S1204 whether or not “1” is set in the jackpot status storage area.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1204, “2” is set for the jackpot status storage area in step S1205. In step S1206, a value “7500” corresponding to the time (30 seconds) for maintaining the variable winning device 32 in the open state is set for the first variable timer.

  After step S1206, in step S1207, the variable winning device 32 is opened, and in step S1208, a round command is set to inform the sub-control device 262 that the round is to be started. Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1204, it is determined in step S1209 whether or not “3” is set in the jackpot status storage area. As will be described in detail later, when all rounds in the jackpot state are completed and the ending period starts, “3” is set for the jackpot status storage area. If a negative determination is made in step S1209, that is, if it is not yet time to end the jackpot state, 1 is subtracted from the value of the round number counter in step S1210.

  In a succeeding step S1211, it is determined whether or not the value of the round number counter is “0”. If a negative determination is made in step S1211, that is, if there is still a round to be executed, the process proceeds to step S1212 and "1" is set for the jackpot status storage area. Thereafter, in step S1213, a value “1000” corresponding to the interval time (4 seconds) is set for the first variable timer, and in step S1214, “8” is set for the winning counter. Further, in step S1215, the variable winning device 32 is closed, and in step S1216, an interval command for informing the sub-control device 262 that the interval is to be started is set. Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1203, that is, if there remains a time (open time or close time) in which the variable winning device 32 should be kept open or closed, the process proceeds to step S1217, and the variable winning device 32 is variable. It is determined whether or not the value of the winning counter for measuring the number of balls entered into the winning device 32 is “0”. The winning counter is set to “8”, which is the upper limit (specified number) of winnings per round at the start of the big hit state and the start of the interval. Each time one game ball enters the variable winning device 32, 1 is subtracted.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1217, the present process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1217, that is, if the end of the round comes without waiting for the set period of the round to pass, the process proceeds to step S1210. As a result, if eight game balls have entered the variable winning device 32 during one round, the round will end immediately at that point even if the opening period of 30 seconds has not elapsed. Become.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1211, that is, if all rounds in the jackpot state are exhausted, the process moves to step S1218, and "3" is set for the jackpot status storage area. After step S1218, in step S1219, a value “2500” corresponding to the ending time (10 seconds) is set for the first variable timer.

  In subsequent step S1220, "7" is set to the winning counter. Note that when the process of setting the ending after step S1218 is performed in the flow after the positive determination is made in step S1217, the value of the winning counter is “0”. If the value of the winning counter is set to “0” as it is at the start of the ending period, an affirmative determination is made in step S1217 in the variable winning device control process after 4 msec, and the ending period cannot be completed. For this reason, a tentative numerical value other than “0” (“7” in this example) is entered in the winning counter in step S1220 to complete the ending period. Of course, the ending period may be completed by another method.

  After step S1220, in step S1221, a process for closing the variable prize-winning device 32 is performed. In subsequent step S1222, an ending command for informing the sub-control device 262 of information to start ending is set. Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  If the determination in step S1209 is affirmative, that is, if it is time to end the jackpot state after the ending period ends, the process proceeds to step S1223 to perform end setting processing. In the end setting process, a mode storage area and a variation counter are set.

  Here, the end setting process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S1401, it is determined whether or not the 7RN flag is set on in the winning type random number storage area of the execution area of the special variable suspension area. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1401, a value “12” corresponding to the time reduction mode is set in the mode storage area in step S1402. As a result, the time reduction mode is given after the end of the big hit state.

  In the subsequent step S1403, “100” is set to the variation counter. The variation counter is a means for measuring the duration of the time reduction mode (how many variations are displayed) as described above. In the mode storage area setting process, “12” is set in the mode storage area. Is set, “100” corresponding to 100 fluctuation displays is set as the value of the fluctuation counter.

  After step S1403, in step S1405, if there is a continuous effect flag that is set to ON, it is turned off. In step S1406, if there is a chance eye flag that is set to ON, this process is terminated.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1401, that is, if “16RS” or “7RS” is stored in the winning type random number storage area of the execution area of the special variable hold area, in step S1404, the mode storage area Is set to a value “21” corresponding to the probability variation mode. As a result, the probability variation mode is given after the end of the big hit state. Thereafter, in step S1405, if there is a continuous effect flag that is set to ON, it is turned off. In step S1406, if there is a chance eye flag that is set to ON, this process is terminated.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 21, after step S1223, in step S1224, “0” indicating that the jackpot status storage area is not in the jackpot state is set. Thereafter, in step S1225, after setting a jackpot end command for informing the sub-control device 262 that the jackpot state is to be ended, this processing is terminated. The jackpot end command includes the game mode set in the end setting process, the number information of the variation counter, and the like.

  Next, the second display control process of step S207 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  23, in step S2101, the normal symbol display device 41 determines whether or not the second display flag indicating whether or not the variable display is being displayed is on, thereby switching the normal symbol display device 41. It is determined whether or not display (variation display) is in progress. When the second display flag is on, it is considered that the normal symbol display device 41 is in a variable display, and when the second display flag is off, the normal symbol display device 41 stops the variable display. It is considered that the stop display corresponding to the state is in progress.

  If a negative determination is made in step S2101, the process proceeds to step S2102, and it is determined whether or not the value of the normal hold counter Nc is greater than zero. At this time, if the value of the normal hold counter Nc is 0, this processing is terminated as it is.

  If the variable display is not being performed and the value of the normal hold counter Nc> 0, the process proceeds to step S2103. In step S2103, 1 is subtracted from the normal hold counter Nc. In step S2104, a process for shifting the data stored in the normal variation holding area is executed. This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the holding first to fourth areas of the normally variable holding area to the execution area side. The holding first area → the execution area, the holding second area → The data in each area is shifted such as the first hold area, the third hold area → the second hold area, the fourth hold area → the third hold area.

  Thereafter, in step S2105, start setting processing is executed. In this process, the normal symbol display device 41 performs a process indicating that a condition for performing switching display (variable display) is established. Specifically, the second display timer flag is turned on, and the second display timer setting process is performed. The second display timer is a means for measuring the fluctuation time (residual time) of the fluctuation display performed by the normal symbol display device 41, and is used when determining whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the fluctuation display. Is done. In the present embodiment, in the normal mode, since the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display performed by the normal symbol display device 41 is 6 seconds, “1500” is set in the second display timer. In the probability variation mode and the time reduction mode, since the variation time of the normal symbol display device 41 is 2 seconds, “500” is set in the second display timer. Based on the setting in the start setting process, when a control signal for starting the switching display (variation display) is output to the normal symbol display device 41 in the next external output process of the normal process, the normal symbol display is performed. Switching display is started in the device 41. As described above, the normal symbol display device 41 is configured to light up and display “O” or “X” as an ordinary symbol. If the displayed symbol is “O”, “X”, “X” "Is switched to" ○ ". Then, after step S2105 ends, the second display control process ends.

  If the determination in step S2101 is affirmative, that is, if the normal symbol display device 41 is performing variable display, the process proceeds to step S2106 to perform a second display timer subtraction process. Each time this process is performed, the count value of the second display timer is decremented by one.

  In step S2107, it is determined whether or not the count value of the second display timer is “0”, that is, whether or not the variation time has elapsed. If an affirmative determination is made in step S2107, the second display flag is turned off in step S2108, and normal symbol stop display setting for performing stop display on the normal symbol display device 41 is performed in step S2109. Then, based on the setting contents of the normal symbol stop display setting, a control signal to stop display is output to the normal symbol display device 41 in the next external output processing in the normal processing. That is, in the case of winning, the “◯” symbol (winning symbol) is stopped (for example, lit only for a few seconds), and in the case of being off, the “x” symbol is stopped.

  As described above, it is determined whether or not the winning is made based on the value of the normal symbol random number counter C4 stored in the execution area of the normal variation holding area. Specifically, “3-8” is the winning value among the numerical values 0-9 of the normal symbol random number counter C4.

  Subsequently, the process proceeds to step S2110, a normal symbol discrimination information setting process is performed, and this process ends. In this process, when the stop display corresponds to winning, a setting process for performing the opening / closing process of the start winning unit 33 is performed. Specifically, the ball entry assist flag is set to ON, the second variable flag is set to ON, the opening time is set to the second variable timer, and the start winning unit 33 (opening / closing member 33c) is driven to the driving number counter. Set (Number of times to open).

  The entry assist flag is discrimination information for discriminating whether or not a process based on winning of the entrance assist lottery is being performed. The second variable flag is determination information for determining whether or not the start winning unit 33 (opening / closing member 33c) is in an open state. The second variable timer is a means for measuring the opening time (remaining time) of the start winning unit 33, and is considered when determining whether or not a specified time has elapsed since the opening start. The driving number counter is a means for measuring the number of times the opening / closing member 33c is opened (remaining number of times).

  Various control signals are output to the start winning unit 33 in the next external output process of the normal process based on the ON / OFF state of the second variable flag. When the second variable flag is on, a control signal for opening the opening / closing member 33c is output to the start winning unit 33, and the start winning unit 33 is opened. On the other hand, when the second variable flag is OFF, a control signal for closing the opening / closing member 33c is output to the start winning unit 33, and the starting winning unit 33 is closed (the opening / closing member 33c is closed). , It is impossible to enter the game ball into the lower winning award 33b).

  In the present embodiment, the opening time and the number of opening times of the start winning unit 33 are different between the high pitching state (probability change mode and time reduction mode) and the low pitching state (normal mode). In the present embodiment, in the high pitching state, “500” is set for the second variable timer, and “3” is set for the drive count counter. On the other hand, in the low entry state, “150” is set for the second variable timer, and “1” is set for the drive counter.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S2107, in step S2111 a switching display setting for continuously performing the switching display (variation display) of the normal symbol display device 41 is performed, and this process is terminated. Based on the setting contents of the switching display setting, a control signal for performing switching display is output to the normal symbol display device 41 in the external output processing in the next normal processing. Specifically, if the current lighting is “◯”, “×” is displayed, and if “×”, the display is switched to “◯”. Thereby, the switching display (variable display) of the normal symbol display device 41 is realized at the timing of the second display control process, that is, every 4 ms.

  Next, the opportunity handling unit control process in step S208 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  First, in step S2201, it is determined whether or not a ball entry assist flag is on. If a negative determination is made in step S2201, this processing is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S2201, 1 is subtracted from the value of the second variable timer in step S2202.

  In a succeeding step S2203, it is determined whether or not the second variable flag is ON. If the determination in step S2203 is affirmative, that is, if the start winning unit 33 (opening / closing member 33c) is in the open state, it is determined in step S2204 whether the value of the second variable timer is “0”. To do. If a negative determination is made in step S2204, that is, if the predetermined opening time of the start winning unit 33 has not yet elapsed, the present process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S2204, the process proceeds to step S2205 to turn off the second variable flag. In the subsequent step S2206, 1 is subtracted from the value of the drive number counter. Thereafter, in step S2207, it is determined whether or not the value of the drive number counter is “0”. If an affirmative determination is made in step S2207, the ball entry assist flag is turned off in step S2208, and then this process ends.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S2208, that is, the winning entry assist lottery is performed in the probability variation mode or the time reduction mode, and the start winning unit 33 is released three times based on it. If there is a remaining number of times, a value (for example, “100”) corresponding to the interval time is set for the second variable timer in step S2209. After step S2209, this process ends.

  If a negative determination is made in step S2203, that is, if it is an interval period during which the start winning unit 33 is opened three times (the starting winning unit 33 is in a closed state), the process proceeds to step S2210. It is determined whether or not the value of the variable timer is “0”. If a negative determination is made in step S2210, that is, if the interval period has not yet elapsed, the present process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S2210, the second variable flag is turned on in step S2211, and a value corresponding to the open time (“500” in this example) is set in the second variable timer in step S2112. Then, this process is terminated.

  Next, payout control executed by the CPU 511 in the payout control device 311 will be described. For convenience of explanation, the reception interrupt process will be described first with reference to FIG. 25, and then the main process will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a reception interrupt process executed by the payout control apparatus 311. The reception interrupt process is a process executed by interruption when the payout control device 311 receives a command transmitted from the main control device 261. When the payout control device 311 confirms that the command transmitted from the main control device 261 has been received, the other processing executed by the CPU 511 in the payout control device 311 is temporarily waited, and the reception interrupt process is executed. When the reception interrupt process is executed, the command transmitted from the main control device 261 in step S3001 is first stored in the command buffer of the RAM 513, and the command transmitted from the main control device 261 is stored in step S3002. Turns on the command reception flag and ends this reception interrupt processing. As described above, when a command is stored in the command buffer, the storage pointer is referred to and stored in a predetermined storage area, and the storage pointer is stored in order to store the next received command in the next storage area. Is updated.

  In the present embodiment, the reception process of the command transmitted from the main control device 261 is performed by the interrupt process executed when the command is received. For example, as illustrated in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, before the command determination process (step S3201) is performed, it is confirmed whether or not a command is received. If a command is received, the command is stored in the command buffer of the RAM 513. The command reception flag may be turned on, and if no command is received, the process may proceed to command determination processing. In such a case, it is confirmed whether or not a command has been received by confirming a port corresponding to the command input of the input / output port at predetermined intervals.

  Next, main processing of the payout control device 311 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26 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 S3101, 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 S3103, the RAM access is permitted, and in step S3104, an external interrupt vector is set.

  Thereafter, in step S3106, it is determined whether or not occurrence information of power interruption is set in the backup area 513a of the RAM 513. If the information on occurrence of power interruption is set in the backup area 513a, a RAM determination value is calculated in step S3107, and in step S3108, whether the RAM determination value matches the RAM determination value stored when the power is turned off. No, that is, the validity of the backup is determined. 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 no power-off occurrence information is set in step S3106, or if a backup abnormality is confirmed by a RAM determination value (checksum value or the like) in step S3108, the process proceeds to initialization processing of the RAM 513 after step S3115. Transition.

  In step S3115, the entire area of the RAM 513 is cleared to 0, and in step S3116, the initial value of the RAM 513 is set. Thereafter, in step S3117, the CPU peripheral device is initialized, and the process proceeds to step S3114 to permit interruption.

  On the other hand, on the condition that the power failure occurrence information is set in step S3106 and the RAM judgment value (checksum value etc.) is normal in step S3108, the process at the time of power recovery (at the time of power failure recovery) Process). That is, in step S3109, the stack pointer before power-off is restored, power-off occurrence information is cleared in step S3110, and a payout permission flag that permits payout of prize balls is cleared in step S3111. In step S3112, the CPU peripheral device is initialized. In step S3113, the used register is restored from the backup area 513a of the RAM 513. In step S3114, an interrupt is permitted.

  After the interruption is permitted in step S3114, it is determined in the process of step S3122 whether power-off occurrence information is set in the backup area 513a. Here, if the information on occurrence of power supply interruption is set, the power supply is cut off. Therefore, the processing after step S3123 is performed as a power failure process at the time of power supply interruption. In the power failure process, first, the generation of each interrupt process is prohibited in step S3123, and a command determination process described later is executed in the next step S3124. Thereafter, the contents of each register used by the CPU 511 are saved in the stack area in step S3125, the stack pointer value is stored in the backup area 513a in step S3126, and the RAM determination value is calculated in step S3127 to calculate the backup area 513a. In step S3128, RAM access is prohibited, and the infinite loop is continued until the power supply is completely shut down and processing cannot be executed. Here, the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value in the stack area and work area to be backed up in the RAM 513.

  Note that since the process of step S3122 confirms the occurrence information of the power-off after the process performed at the time of turning on the power, the amount of data stored in the backup area 513a of the RAM 513 is smaller than that in the middle of each process. Less and can be easily memorized. Further, when returning to the state before power-off, since the amount of data stored in the backup area 513a is small, it can be easily restored and the processing load of the payout control device 311 can be reduced. .

  Next, timer interrupt processing of the payout control device 311 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This timer interrupt process is started periodically (in this embodiment, at a cycle of 2 msec).

  In the timer interrupt process, first, a command from the main control device 261 is acquired, and a determination process for the command is performed (step S3201). This command determination process will be described below with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating command determination processing performed by the payout control device 311. In the command determination process (steps S3124 and S3201), first, it is determined whether or not the command reception flag is turned on in step S3301. The command reception flag is turned on when a command transmitted from the main controller 261 is received in the above-described reception interrupt process (see FIG. 25).

  If it is determined in step S3301 that the command reception flag is OFF, a new command has not been received from the main control device 261, and thus this process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S3301 that the command reception flag is on, the received command is read from the RAM 513 in step S3302, and the command reception flag is turned off in step S3303. By turning off the command reception flag in step S3303, the processing in steps S3302 to S3311 can be skipped until a new command is received, so that the control of the payout control device 311 can be reduced.

  The type of command read from the RAM 513 is determined in the processing of step S3304 to step S3306. In step S3304, it is determined whether or not the command transmitted from the main control device 261 is a payout initialization command. In step S3305, it is determined whether or not it is a payout return command. In step S3306, it is determined whether the command is a prize ball command. It is determined whether or not.

  If the command transmitted from the main controller 261 is a payout initialization command, it is determined in step S3307 whether or not the payout permission flag has already been turned on. If the payout permission flag has been turned off, the main power is turned on. Since the initialization of the RAM 513 is instructed from the control device 261, the work area (area) other than the stack area of the RAM 513 is cleared to 0 in step S3308, and the initial value of the RAM 513 is set in step S3309. Thereafter, in step S3311, the payout permission flag is turned on, and the payout permission for the winning ball is set.

  As described above, the main controller 261 performs initialization processing of the RAM 503 after transmitting the payout initialization command, and the payout control device 311 initializes processing of the RAM 513 after receiving the payout initialization command. Therefore, the timing at which the RAM 503 is initialized and the timing at which the RAM 513 is initialized are substantially at the same time. Therefore, even if the payout control device 311 receives a command transmitted from the main control device 261 due to a shift in the initialization timing, the RAM 513 is initialized, and control corresponding to the received command cannot be performed. The occurrence of adverse effects can be prevented. In addition, since the payout permission flag is turned on after the RAM 513 is initialized, it is possible to reliably set the payout allowance for prize balls.

  On the other hand, if the payout permission flag has already been turned on in step S3307, the command determination process is terminated without clearing the work area of the RAM 513 and the initialization process of the RAM 513. That is, the processing in step S3307 prohibits initialization of the RAM 513 with the payout permission flag set. The payout initialization command is a command that is transmitted only when the RAM erase switch 323 is turned on when the power is turned on. Therefore, the payout initialization command is not received in a state where the payout permission flag is turned on. It is conceivable that the payout control device 311 has recognized the payout initialization command due to the influence of noise or the like. Therefore, if the work area of the RAM 513 is cleared (step S3308) and the initial value setting of the RAM 513 (step S3309) is executed in a state where the payout permission flag is turned on, the payout is not made when a prize ball remains. Although an adverse effect occurs and causes a loss to the player, since the RAM 513 is prevented from being initialized while the payout permission flag is turned on, it is possible to prevent the player from being lost.

  Further, if the command transmitted from the main control device 261 is a payout return command (step S3304: NO, step S3305: YES), the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 return to the state before the power cut-off. In order to permit the payout of the prize ball, the payout permission flag is turned on in step S3311. That is, when there is information on occurrence of power interruption and the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 return to the state before the power interruption, the payout of the prize ball is permitted. When the payout permission flag is turned on in the process of step S3311, the process based on the command stored in the predetermined storage area of the command buffer is completed, so the read pointer is changed to the read pointer corresponding to the next storage area. Updated.

  Further, if the command transmitted from main controller 261 is a prize ball command (step S3305: NO, step S3306: YES), the received prize ball number is added to the total prize ball number and stored in step S3310. In order to permit the payout of prize balls, the payout permission flag is turned on in step S3311. At this time, the payout control device 311 sequentially reads out the prize ball commands stored in the command buffer (ring buffer), and adds the number of prize balls corresponding to the command to the total number of prize balls stored in a predetermined buffer area. And remember. Since a prize ball corresponding to the number of prize balls is paid out based on the prize ball command transmitted from the main controller 261, the prize ball command is a payout instruction command for instructing the prize ball to be paid out. . In addition, when a winning ball command is received, the payout permission is immediately set, so that the winning ball can be paid out early for winning. When the payout permission flag is turned on in the process of step S3311, the process based on the command stored in the predetermined storage area of the command buffer is completed, so the read pointer is changed to the read pointer corresponding to the next storage area. Updated.

  Note that the command transmitted from the main controller 261 is not a payout initialization command (step S3304: NO), is not a payout return command (step S3305: NO), and is not a prize ball command (step S3306: NO), The command determination process is terminated without turning on the payout permission flag.

  Returning to the flowchart of FIG. When the command determination process ends, it is determined in step S3202 whether or not the payout permission flag is turned on in the command determination process. Here, if the payout permission flag is not turned on, this processing is ended as it is. That is, it is possible to prevent award balls from being paid out before a command is transmitted from the main controller 261.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S3202, the launch permission is set for the launch control device 312 in step S3203, the state return switch 321 is checked in step S3204, and the state return operation is determined to be started. Perform a return operation. With this process, when the state return switch 321 is pressed when a payout error occurs, for example, when the payout motor is clogged, the payout motor is rotated forward and reverse to eliminate the ball clogging (return to the normal state). .

  Thereafter, in step S3205, setting of the lower plate full state or the lower plate full state is performed according to the change in the state of the lower plate 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 S3206, setting of a tank ball absence state (out of ball state) or a tank ball absence release state (ball 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 the special setting for the absence of the tank ball and the setting for the no tank ball state are executed. Perform configuration.

  Thereafter, in step S3207, for example, the presence / absence of a state to be notified, such as an error state, is determined.

  Subsequently, a payout control process for prize balls and rental balls is executed. Specifically, a payout number setting process is performed in step S3208, a motor control state acquisition process is performed in step S3209, and a motor drive process is performed in step S3210.

  In step S3211, 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 a succeeding step S3212, the control of the vibrator 360 (vibration motor control) is executed on condition that the ball is clogged. Thereafter, the process returns to the beginning of the timer interrupt process.

  Next, normal processing of the sub-control device 262 will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S3901, the port corresponding to the command input of the input / output port 554 is confirmed, and it is determined whether or not the command transmitted from the main controller 261 is received.

  If a command has been received, the command is stored in the command buffer of the RAM 553 in step S3902. The command buffer of the RAM 553 is a ring buffer that temporarily stores commands transmitted from the main control device 261. The ring buffer has a predetermined storage area, and commands are stored with regularity from the beginning to the end of the storage area. When commands are stored in all storage areas, the ring buffer is at the start of the storage area. The return command is configured to be updated. Therefore, when the command is stored and when the command is read, the storage pointer and the read pointer in the command buffer are updated, and the command is stored and read based on each pointer.

  In the subsequent step S3903, a hold information storage process for storing the information of the advance command output from the main control device 261 in the hold information storage area provided in the RAM 553 is performed. Note that, as described above, the starting command indicates information indicating whether the winning winning opening 33a or the lower winning opening 33b is a variation display triggered by the ball, or whether it is variation information corresponding to the jackpot. Information, information indicating the jackpot type, and information indicating the type of reach are included.

  The reserved information storage area includes a first reserved information storage area and a second reserved information storage area each including four reserved areas (first to fourth reserved areas), similarly to the special variable reserved area of the main controller 261. 1 execution area. In the first hold information storage area, in accordance with the reception history of the advance command based on the first change display (information stored in the first special change hold area), information on whether or not the jackpot, jackpot type, and reach type Such variation information is stored in time series. In the second hold information storage area, the change information is stored in time series in accordance with the reception history of the preceding command based on the second change display (information stored in the second special change hold area). By adopting this configuration, information on the first variation display (variation information) triggered by entering the top winning opening 33a and information on the second variation display triggered by entering the bottom winning entrance 33b As a result, the sub-control device 262 can grasp the fluctuation information stored in the first and second special fluctuation hold areas of the main control device 261.

  Hereinafter, the hold information storage process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S4101, it is determined whether or not a starting command has been received (whether or not the starting command has been stored in the command buffer of the RAM 553). If a negative determination is made in step S 4101, the present process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S4101, it is determined in step S4102 whether or not the starting command corresponds to a ball entering the lower winning opening 33b (variation information stored in the second special variation holding area). Is determined. If a negative determination is made here, that is, if the starting command corresponds to a ball entering the top winning opening 33a (variation information stored in the first special variation holding area), in step S4103, the first command An up fluctuation hold counter Nd that counts the number of fluctuation information held in the hold information storage area is incremented by one.

  In subsequent step S4104, information on whether or not the jackpot is included in the advance command, information on the jackpot type, information on the reach type, and the like are stored in the first reserved area in the first reserved information storage area.

  In subsequent step S4105, continuous effect information storage processing is performed. As described above, in the present embodiment, as “continuous effects”, there may be intentional derivations of effect displays related to each other in a plurality of continuous variable displays (so-called “continuous notice” is performed). In the present embodiment, whether or not to perform a continuous effect is determined when the fluctuation information is stored in the special variable holding area in the main control device 261. Therefore, a continuous effect is derived on the sub-control device 262 side. Decide on specific details when

  Here, the details of the continuous effect information storage processing in step S4105 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S8101, it is determined whether or not the advance command includes information indicating that the continuous effect is executed. If a negative determination is made in step S8101, this processing is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S8101, in step S8102, the continuous effect flag in the hold area of the first hold information storage area in which the fluctuation information is stored (including the newly stored information this time) is turned on. Set.

  In the present embodiment, “Dolphin” is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42 in the variable display in which the continuous effect is started, and when the variable display in which the continuous effect is performed is continuous, “Dolphin” is displayed in the decorative symbol display. Without disappearing from the device 42, it is continuously displayed in the next fluctuation display (over the stop and start of the fluctuation display). The “continuous effect flag” is a flag that is set to ON when performing such a “dolphin” effect. The continuous effect flag is also present in the execution flag, and the setting contents of the continuous effect flag are also shifted during the shift process described later. By the way, in the last variation display of a series of variation displays in which a continuous effect is performed, the dolphin leaves (erases) from the decorative symbol display device 42 as the reach state occurs (instead of the occurrence of the super reach effect). It becomes.

  After step S8102, in step S8103, the chance eye flag of the holding area of the first holding information storage area in which the fluctuation information is stored before the fluctuation information newly stored in the holding area this time is set on. In the present embodiment, when the continuous effect continues (the variable display for which the continuous effect is performed continues), the variable display is stopped and displayed at the chance (a combination of chance symbols). That is, for the variation display that includes the information of continuous production and corresponds to the variation information newly stored in the holding area this time, and is the last variation display among a plurality of continuous variation displays for which continuous production is performed, Since it is out of front and back, the chance eye flag is not set. On the other hand, with respect to the variation information that has been stored on hold before that, the chance eye flag is set to ON in order to stop the chance eye in the corresponding variation display.

  In step S8104, the values of the fan effect counter C6, the fan pattern counter C7, and the fake counter C8 that are used when determining the specific content of the continuous effect are acquired, and the counter values are stored in the first hold information storage area. In step S4104, the change information is stored in the newly stored reservation area. The fan effect counter C6 is used when determining whether or not to perform an effect using the effect fan 401 (fan effect). For example, the fan effect counter C6 is incremented one by one within the range of 0 to 29 and reaches the upper limit value. It is configured as a loop counter that returns to 0, which is the lower limit value. The fan effect counter C6 is updated periodically, and each time the value of the fan effect counter C6 is stored in the corresponding counter buffer (fan effect counter buffer).

  The fan pattern counter C7 is used when determining the fan effect pattern when execution of the fan effect is determined. For example, the fan pattern counter C7 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 77 and reaches the upper limit value. Thereafter, it is configured as a loop counter that returns to 0, which is the lower limit value. The fan pattern counter C7 is periodically updated, and each time the value of the fan pattern counter C7 is stored in the corresponding counter buffer (fan pattern counter buffer).

  In addition, in the present embodiment, the ROM 552 is provided with a fan production determination table that is considered when determining whether or not to produce a fan effect, and a fan pattern table that is considered when determining a fan effect pattern. . It should be noted that a plurality of fan effect determination tables and fan pattern tables may be provided so that they can be translated according to the game situation. After step S8104, this process ends.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the continuous production does not actually occur, but when the fluctuation display is “completely out”, “dolphins” derived in the continuous production are displayed, and it is expected that the continuous production has occurred. Fake productions are also available. That is, the fake counter C8 is used when deciding whether or not to execute the fake effect. For example, 1 is sequentially added within a range of 0 to 51, and after reaching the upper limit value, the lower limit value is set to 0. Configured as a return loop counter. The fake counter C8 is periodically updated, and the value of the fake counter C8 is stored in the corresponding counter buffer (fake counter buffer) each time. However, in the fake effect, the chance eyes are not stopped, and the “dolphins” are erased from the decorative symbol display device 42 at the end of the variable display that is stopped and displayed at the off-eye.

  Furthermore, even if the production button 125 is not operated in the production (fan production) in which the chance eyes are not stopped and displayed unless the production button 125 is operated even during the real continuous production, Since the chance is not stopped and displayed, the “dolphins” are erased from the screen together with the stop display of the variable display. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, whether or not to perform the continuous effect is determined at the time when the variation information is suspended (on the main control device 261 side), and whether or not to perform the fake effect is determined (sub-control device) It is determined when the variable display is started (on the 262 side).

  After step S4105, in step S4106, one of the first hold lamps 46a in the off state (for example, the leftmost lamp among the four first hold lamps 46a that is turned off) is turned on. State. The first holding lamp 46a of the present embodiment emits blue light. Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  If the determination in step S4102 is affirmative, that is, if the starting command corresponds to a ball entering the lower winning opening 33b (variation information stored in the second special variation holding area), step Proceeding to S4107, the lower fluctuation holding counter Ne for counting the number of fluctuation information held in the second holding information storage area is incremented by one.

  Thereafter, in step S4108, information on whether or not the jackpot is included in the advance command, information on the jackpot type, information on the reach type, etc. is stored in the first of the vacant holding areas in the second holding information storage area. .

  In subsequent step S4109, continuous effect information storage processing is performed. The continuous effect information storage process is basically the same as step S4105, and detailed description thereof is omitted because the counter value storage and flag setting target is the second hold information storage area. After step S4109, in step S4110, one of the second hold lamps 46b in the extinguished state is turned on (for example, the leftmost lamp among the four second lamps 46b that is extinguished). And The second holding lamp 46b of the present embodiment emits red light. Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 29, after step S3903 or when a negative determination is made in step S3901, the process proceeds to step S3904, whether or not the execution timing of the next normal process has been reached, that is, the start of the previous normal process It is determined whether or not a predetermined time (2 msec in this example) has elapsed since the start. If the predetermined time has already elapsed, the process proceeds to step S3905. On the other hand, if the predetermined time has not yet elapsed from the start of the previous normal process, the process proceeds to step S3913.

  In step S3905, various counter update processes are executed. The CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 uses various counter information when displaying decorative symbols. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 30, the upper, middle, and lower symbols used for setting the out-of-place design symbols CO, the upper symbol display area, the middle symbol display area, and the lower symbol display area. Each symbol counter CL, CM, CR is used. The symbol counters CL, CM, CR are configured such that register values are added using an R register (refresh register) in the CPU 551, and as a result, the numerical values change randomly.

  The jackpot decoration symbol counter CO determines a symbol when the fluctuation symbol of the decoration symbol display device 42 stops when the jackpot state occurs (in this embodiment, as a jackpot decoration symbol counter CO). 30 counter values (0 to 29) are prepared. In other words, the jackpot decorative symbol counter CO is incremented by 1 within the range of 0 to 29, and after reaching the upper limit value (ie 29), returns to 0.

  Then, when the symbol command transmitted from the main control device 261 is “AA11” indicating that the symbol corresponding to the probability variation jackpot is stopped, based on a table (a table for associating the counter value with the decorative symbol), For example, if the counter value is 0 to 5, the combination of jackpot symbols is determined such that the counter value is “1” (the flat eye), and 6 to 11 is “2” (the flat eye). In addition, when the symbol command is “AA12” indicating that the symbol corresponding to the normal jackpot is stopped, for example, if the counter value is 0 to 4, it is “2” (longitudinal), and if it is 5 to 16. The combination of jackpot symbols is determined in the form of “4”.

  The jackpot decorative symbol counter CO is periodically updated in the counter update process of step S3905, and is read from the counter buffer of the RAM 553 at the timing when the sub-control device 262 receives the symbol command as will be described later. In this embodiment, the jackpot decoration symbol counter CO is stored in the jackpot decoration symbol counter buffer of the RAM 553, but is not stored in the buffer, and the counter value is referred to at the timing when the symbol command is received. It may be.

  The upper, middle, and lower symbol counters CL, CM, and CR determine the combination of the stopped symbols in the upper, middle, and lower symbol display areas when the winning or failing lottery is lost. Since any of the nine decorative symbols is displayed in the column, nine (0 to 8) counter values are prepared for each. A stop symbol in the upper symbol display area is determined by the upper symbol counter CL, a stop symbol in the middle symbol display area is determined by the middle symbol counter CM, and a stop symbol in the lower symbol display area is determined by the lower symbol counter CR.

  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 551. That is, when each symbol counter CL, CM, CR is updated, the lower 3 bits of the R register are added to the previous value, and when the addition result exceeds the upper limit value, 8 is subtracted to determine the current value. . Each symbol counter CL, CM, CR is updated so that the update times do not overlap, and the combination of these symbol counters CL, CM, CR is the reach / reverse symbol buffer of the RAM 553, the reach symbol buffer other than the front / rear out, and the complete Stored in one of the off symbol buffers.

  Here, the update process of each symbol counter CL, CM, CR will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 31, in step S4001, it is determined whether or not it is time to update the upper symbol counter CL. In step S4002, it is determined whether or not it is time to update the middle symbol counter CM. The upper, middle, and lower symbol counters CL, CM, and CR are configured to be sequentially updated one by one in one update process. Therefore, if the lower symbol counter CR has been updated in the previous update process, an affirmative determination is made in step S4001. If the upper symbol counter CL has been updated in the previous update process, an affirmative determination is made in step S4002. If it is time to update the upper symbol counter CL (YES in step S4001), the process proceeds to step S4003 to update the upper symbol counter CL. If the update time of the medium symbol counter CM (step S4002 is YES), the process proceeds to step S4004 to update the medium symbol counter CM. Further, if it is time to update the lower symbol counter CR (both steps S4001 and S4002 are NO), the process proceeds to step S4005 to update the lower symbol counter CR. In updating the symbol counters CL, CM, CR in steps S4003 to S4005, the value of the lower 3 bits of the R register is added to the previous counter value, and when the addition result exceeds the upper limit value, 8 is subtracted, The calculation result is set as the current value of the off symbol counters CL, CM, CR.

  According to the above-described CL, CM, and CR update processing, the upper, middle, and lower symbol counters CL, CM, and CR are updated one by one in a single update process, and the update times of the counter values overlap. There is no. Thereby, every time the update process is executed three times, one set of the symbol counters CL, CM, CR is updated.

  Thereafter, in step S4006, it is determined whether or not the combination of the updated symbol counters CL, CM, and CR is a combination of reach symbols (the symbols in the upper symbol display area and the symbols in the lower symbol display area are the same). If it is determined that the combination is a reach symbol (YES in S4006), then in step S4007, it is a combination of jackpot symbols (the symbols in the upper and lower symbol display areas are the same as the symbols in the middle symbol display area). Is determined. If an affirmative determination is made in step S4007, this combination is terminated without storing the combination of symbol counters CL, CM, and CR in the RAM 553.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S4007, it is determined in step S4008 whether or not the combination of symbol counters CL, CM, and CR is a combination of symbols that are out of front and rear. If the symbol counters CL, CM, CR are a combination of symbols that are out of front / rear (front / rear out of reach) (YES in S4008), the process proceeds to step S4009 and the combination of symbol counters CL, CM, CR at that time is The stored data is stored in the outreach symbol buffer and the process is terminated. If the symbol counters CL, CM, CR are a combination of symbols other than front / rear detachment (reach other than front / rear detachment) (NO in S4008), the process proceeds to step S4010, and the combination of symbol counters CL, CM, CR at that time is combined. Is stored in the reach symbol buffer except for the back and forth detachment of the RAM 553, and the process is terminated.

  If the combination is other than the reach symbol (NO in S4006), it is determined in step S4011 whether or not the symbol counter CL, CM, CR combination is a chance symbol combination (an aspect including a chance eye). Determine. If an affirmative determination is made in step S4011, in step S4012, the combination of the symbol counters CL, CM, and CR at that time is stored in the chance symbol buffer of the RAM 553, and this process ends.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S4011, the combination of the out symbol counters CL, CM, CR is a combination of out symbols (completely out symbols), so in step S4013, the out symbol at that time The combination of the counters CL, CM, and CR is stored in the completely out of symbol buffer of the RAM 553, and this processing is completed.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 29, a hold process is performed in step S3906. Hereinafter, the hold process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S4201, it is determined whether or not a variation pattern command is received (whether or not the variation pattern command is stored in the command buffer of the RAM 553). If an affirmative determination is made in step S4201, it is determined in step S4202 whether or not the value of the downward fluctuation hold counter Ne is greater than “0”. If a negative determination is made in step S4202, that is, if the fluctuation information of the second fluctuation display is not stored, the process proceeds to step S4203, and the value of the upper fluctuation holding counter Nd is decremented by one.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the second variation display is preferentially digested over the first variation display, and when the second variation display is stored on hold, the first variation display is digested. Never happen. That is, when the variation information of the second variation display is suspended and stored in the second suspension information storage area, the variation pattern command corresponding to the first variation display is not sent. For this reason, in this embodiment, in step S4202, it is determined whether or not the value of the downward fluctuation hold counter Ne is larger than “0”, so that the fluctuation pattern command is displayed in the first fluctuation display and the second fluctuation display. Which variation information is included is determined. Of course, the variation pattern command is provided with information indicating which variation information of the first variation display or the second variation display is supported, and based on the variation pattern command, the variation pattern command is displayed in the first variation display and It may be determined which variation information of the second variation display is included.

  After step S4203, in step S4204, a process for shifting data stored in the first hold information storage area is executed. The data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting data (including the continuous notice flag) stored in the hold first to fourth areas of the first hold information storage area to the execution area side. The data in each area is shifted, such as execution area, second hold area, first hold area, third hold area, second hold area, fourth hold area, third hold area.

  In the following step S4205, one of the first hold lamps 46a that are lit (for example, the rightmost one of the lit first hold lamps 46a) is turned off. After step S4205, this process ends.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S4202, that is, if even one piece of variation information of the second variation display is retained, in step S4206, 1 is subtracted from the value of the lower variation suspension counter Ne.

  In a succeeding step S4207, a process for shifting the data stored in the second reserved information storage area is executed. This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the hold first to fourth areas of the second hold information storage area to the execution area side. The hold first area → the execution area, the hold second Data in each area is shifted, such as area → holding first area, holding third area → holding second area, holding fourth area → holding third area. In the present embodiment, there is one execution area for the hold information storage area, and the data stored in the first hold information storage area and the second hold information storage area is displayed with a variable display corresponding to the data. Will be shifted to a common execution area.

  In the subsequent step S4208, one of the second holding lamps 46b that is lit (for example, the rightmost one of the second holding lamps 46b that is lit) is turned off. After step S4208, this process ends.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 29, display setting processing is performed in step S3907. Here, based on the information stored in the command buffer of the RAM 553, various arithmetic processes such as generating a display command to be output to the display control device 45 and command output setting are performed. That is, here, the display mode to be displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42 is determined. For example, when a variation pattern command and a symbol command are received, the sub-control device 262 determines a display pattern and the like with reference to the corresponding table based on the variation type, variation time, stop symbol, and the like. Then, control is performed such as outputting the determined items to the display control device 45 as display commands.

  The display control device 45 performs a drawing process in response to a command from the sub-control device 262, and starts the decorative symbol display on the decorative symbol display device. Note that once the variation pattern command is received from the main control device 261, the symbol is coordinated with the sub-control device 262 and the display control device 45 until the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern elapses. Will continue to be displayed.

  In step S3907, the display control corresponding to the operation of the effect button 125 and the process for performing the effect control during the jackpot (the jackpot display process) are also performed. The jackpot display process will be described later.

  In the lamp setting process in step S3908, the lighting pattern of the lamp / electrical accessories is set in order to synchronize with the display effect performed by the decorative symbol display device 42.

  In the sound setting process in step S3909, the output pattern of the speaker SP is set to synchronize with the display effect performed by the decorative symbol display device 42. In addition, when a voice-related command such as an error notification is transmitted from the main control device 261, settings for performing these controls are also performed in step S3909.

  In step S3910, for example, control setting of a customer waiting effect (for example, a demo screen display set to be displayed when a predetermined time elapses in a state in which the decorative symbol display device 42 is not performing a variable display; energy saving mode), etc. Perform the process.

  In step S3911, continuous effect setting processing for setting the content of “continuous effect” is performed. Here, the continuous effect setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S8201, it is determined whether or not the continuous effect flag is set on. If an affirmative determination is made in step S8201, it is determined in step S8202 whether or not the value of the fan effect counter C6 is “0 to 10” with reference to the fan effect table. If the determination in step S8202 is affirmative, in step S8203, based on the value of the fan pattern counter C7, for example, a fan pattern table as shown in FIG. Determines the stage fan 401 to be opened among the first to fourth stage fans 401a to 401d, the opening order, and the timing for opening the stage fan 401.

  Incidentally, the fan pattern table shown in FIG. 37 is used, for example, when front / rear reach occurs. There are 8 combinations of the production fans 401 to be opened and the order of opening, the first (upper left) and the fourth (lower left) production fans 401a and 401d open simultaneously, the second (upper right) and the second 3 (lower right) effect fan 401b, 401c is a pattern that opens simultaneously, pattern that second effect fan 401b opens after first effect fan 401a (corresponding to detachment in this example), fourth effect fan 401d is after first effect fan 401a. Open pattern, pattern that the first effect fan 401a opens after the second effect fan 401b (corresponding to disengagement in this example), pattern that the third effect fan 401c opens after the second effect fan 401b, and first pattern after the first effect fan 401a A pattern (chance-up pattern) in which the second effect fan 401b is opened and the third and fourth effect fans 401c and 401d are opened, and the first effect fan 4 is placed after the second effect fan 401b. 1a is opened further the third and fourth effect fan 401c, there is a pattern (Chance up pattern) 401d is opened. In this example, two patterns of opening timing are prepared for each combination of opening. For example, a pattern that opens when a reach occurs, a pattern that opens before and after the occurrence of reach, a pattern that opens at the time of reach and when the variable display is stopped, and a pattern that opens based on the operation of the effect button 125 are set as appropriate. The

  After step S8203, in step S8204, a symbol arrangement setting process is performed for setting the arrangement of the combination of decorative symbols that are already determined to be displayed according to the fan effect pattern determined in step S8203. More specifically, for example, as the fan effect, the second effect fan 401b opens when the identification information is stopped and displayed in the lower symbol display area 42c, and the third effect fan 401c is almost stopped (immediately before the stop). If a pattern that opens is selected and it is determined that “3rd blue” is to be stopped, the “3rd blue” will be aligned on the left-up (down-right) line. And it arrange | positions so that "3 symbols" of the lower right may be hidden with the 3rd production fan 401c. In this case, after the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in the lower symbol display area 42c, the second effect fan 401b is opened, so that a reach state may occur in which “2” double eyes may be aligned upward. In the middle symbol display area 42b, “3” almost stops on the “2” reach line, and the reach of “2” is shown as “disconnected”, and the third effect fan 401c is opened. In this case, the big hit will be taught with the “three double eyes” on the right-down line. After step S8204, the process ends.

  Also, if a negative determination is made in step S8202, that is, if the fan effect is not performed (the effect fan 401 is not opened), the symbol arrangement setting process is performed in step S8205, and then this process ends. . That is, when the fan effect is not performed, the effect fan 401 is not opened and the display area of the decorative symbol display device 42 is not expanded, so that the combination of the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed is visible. So that it fits in the area. After step S8205, the process ends.

  If a negative determination is made in step S8201, it is determined in step S8206 whether or not the combination of decorative symbols is a combination of “completely off”. If a negative determination is made in step S8206, the present process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S8206, it is determined in step S8207 whether or not the value of the fake counter C8 is "0". If a negative determination is made in step S8207, the present process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S8207, a fake effect setting process is performed in step S8208, and then this process ends. The “fake effect” is almost the same as the mode of the continuous effect (in this example, a dolphin is displayed) derived from the first variable display among the variable displays in which the “continuous effect” is performed. Will not be an opportunity (combination of chance symbols), but will be stopped when it is completely off. Further, when there is no possibility of an opportunity, a display in which the dolphin exits from the screen of the decorative symbol display device 42 is derived.

  In the present embodiment, a function for determining whether or not to execute a continuous effect such as step S508 of the main controller 261 and a fan effect such as that of step S8202 of the sub-control device 262 are determined. The function to configure the interlocking mode determining means, and the function to set the arrangement of the combination of the decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed in accordance with the fan effect pattern determined in step S8203 etc. The determination means is configured.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 29, in step S3912, external output processing for transmitting a control signal based on the setting contents in steps S3905 to 3911 to each device is executed. For example, a display command is transmitted to the display control device 45 when the decorative symbol display device 42 displays the variation of the decorative symbol.

  After the processing of steps S3905 to S3912 performed every 2 msec is executed, or when a negative determination is made in step S3904, the process proceeds to step S3913, and whether or not the information on occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 553 is determined. Is determined. The information on the occurrence of power interruption is stored when a power interruption command is received from the main controller 261.

  If no power off occurrence information is stored, the process advances to step S3914 to determine whether or not the RAM 553 is destroyed. If the RAM 553 is not destroyed here, the process returns to step S3901 and the normal process is repeatedly executed. On the other hand, if the RAM 553 is destroyed, the processing is looped infinitely in order to stop the subsequent processing.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S3913 that the power-off occurrence information is stored, power-off processing is executed in step S3915. In power-off processing, interrupt processing is prohibited and each output port is turned off. Further, the storage of the information on occurrence of power interruption is also erased. After executing the power-off process, the process loops infinitely.

  Next, the jackpot display process performed in the display setting process of step S3907 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S4701, it is determined whether or not an opening command for notifying the start of the big hit state is received from the main control device 261. If an affirmative determination is made in step S4701, in step S4702, the round grasp counter for grasping the number of remaining rounds is set to “16” if it is “16RS” based on the information included in the opening command. If it is “7RS” or “7RN”, “7” is set.

  Thereafter, in step S4703, an opening effect is set for 8 seconds (the image of the decorative symbol display device 42, the sound of the speaker SP, and the lighting state of various lamps), and then the process ends. The sub-control device 262 is provided with a table for storing the correspondence relationship between the jackpot type, the number of remaining rounds, and various effects in the jackpot state, and selects a corresponding effect with reference to the table. And it will be executed.

  If a negative determination is made in step S4701, it is determined in step S4704 whether an interval command has been received. If an affirmative determination is made in step S4704, in step S4705, the effect is set during a round of 30 seconds at the maximum, and then this process ends.

  If a negative determination is made in step S4704, it is determined in step S4706 whether an interval command has been received. If an affirmative determination is made in step S4706, the round grasp counter is decremented by 1 in step S4707, and the effect is set in the interval of 4 seconds in step S4708, and then this process ends.

  If a negative determination is made in step S4706, it is determined in step S4709 whether an ending command has been received. If an affirmative determination is made in step S4709, the round grasp counter is decremented by 1 in step S4710, and the ending effect is set for 10 seconds in step S4711, and then this process ends.

  If a negative determination is made in step S4709, it is determined in step S4712 whether a jackpot end command has been received. If a negative determination is made in step S4712, this processing is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S4712, the ending display is immediately ended in step S4713, and the normal gaming state mode in which the variable display is performed is set. Thereafter, in step S4714, if there is a continuous effect flag that is set to ON, it is turned off. In step S4715, if there is a chance eye flag that is set to ON, this process is terminated.

  As described above in detail, according to the present embodiment, in the configuration in which the result of the lottery determination is taught by the combination of the decorative symbols stopped and displayed in the display area of the decorative symbol display device 42, the effect fan 401 is opened. By changing to the closed state, it is possible to increase or decrease the number of decorative symbols displayed at a time in the display area of the decorative symbol display device 42, and consequently the combination of the decorative symbols (the number of effective lines). Therefore, for example, it may change from a state where the expectation of occurrence to a big hit state is not possible at all to a state where it can be expected considerably, or a sudden change to a development different from the one envisioned by the player In addition, the development of the production can be changed immediately and dramatically.

  In the display area of the decorative symbol display device 42, a certain number of decorative symbols are basically displayed according to a certain rule (scroll display flowing from right to left) (in each symbol display area 42a, 42b, 42c, If the decoration design is maximum (when all the production fans 401 are open, 5 can be displayed), and the production fan 401 is in the open state, the decorative design of the bag hidden by the production fan 401 is visually recognized. Can be done. Therefore, although the production fan 401 is in the open state, the decorative pattern of the displayed bag is not displayed, or a decorative pattern different from the decorative pattern of the displayed bag is displayed. In such a case, it is possible to prevent such a situation that the player's distrust is bought, and as a result, the interest is lowered. Furthermore, since the decorative symbols hidden by the production fan 401 are registered, new playability such as being advantageous to itself will occur if the production fan 401 is in an open state. Etc. can be achieved.

  Furthermore, among the three symbol display areas 42a, 42b, and 42c, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed at the end, and the final stop identification information display area that substantially teaches the result of the lottery determination depending on the stop mode. The symbol display area 42b has a smaller area hidden by the effect fans 401 (when all effect fans 401 are closed) than the upper symbol display area 42a and the lower symbol display area 42c. . For this reason, it is possible to obtain more information regarding the variation display in the middle symbol display region 42b having a relatively high degree of attention, and more emotional transfer can be achieved with respect to the variation display in the middle symbol display region 42b. . For example, the whereabouts of the decorative symbol in the middle symbol display area 42b such as “Now, if the decorative symbol (the main symbol 48) displayed at the end of the middle symbol display area 42b moves to the center and stops, a big hit state occurs”. You can increase the fun time of chasing. Therefore, even in the state where the production fan 401 is in the closed state, the variable display can be effectively raised by expanding the visible range of the middle symbol display area 42b. Further, even in the state where the production fan 401 is in a closed state, the visible range of the display area of the decorative symbol display device 42 can be used as widely as possible, so that a large decorative symbol display device 42 (liquid crystal display device) can be used. In spite of having mounted, it can suppress the situation that most of the expanded part is hidden by the production fan 401 for most of the time.

  In this embodiment, the main controller 261 determines a combination of decorative symbols (and whether or not to perform a continuous effect) in advance (when starting a prize), and then (when starting variable display) the sub controller 262. Then, after determining whether or not to execute the fan effect using the effect fan 401 (steps S8202 and S8203), the arrangement of the decorative symbols is determined (steps S8204 and S8205). As a result, it is possible to more reliably associate the effect relating to the change in the mode of the effect fan 401 with the change in the combination of the decorative symbols. In other words, for example, when it is determined that the decorative symbols are to be stopped and displayed with a combination of jackpot symbols corresponding to the jackpot state (both sides are aligned on the effective line), even if all the production fans 401 are in the closed state. When the combination of jackpot symbols is stopped and displayed in the visually recognizable area, even if the production fan 401 is opened as a fan production, it does not make any sense to produce the production fan 401 in the open state. On the other hand, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to reliably associate the operation of the effect fan 401 with the change in the combination of the decorative symbols while avoiding a situation where the arrangement of the decorative symbols is changed later. And can boost the game with fan production.

  In addition, in this embodiment, the stop mode of the decorative symbols in which three identical symbols (same numerical symbols) on the decorative symbol display device 42 are stopped and displayed is set as the “chance eye”, and the continuous effect continues ( The “chance eye” is stopped and displayed when a continuous effect or a reach effect is performed in the subsequent variable display). Then, for example, immediately before the end of the variable display, if the effect fan 401 that covers and hides the decorative symbols constituting the chance eyes is opened, the continuous effect is continued. Therefore, before the production fan 401 is opened, the continuous production is not performed, or the continuous production is interrupted from the situation where the continuous production is interrupted, or the continuous production is continued. It will change to the production. Therefore, the production corresponding to the generation of the continuous production or the continuation of the continuous production can be made even more attractive. Moreover, the opportunity of a fan production can be increased by taking an opportunity in the fan production using the production fan 401.

  In the present embodiment, there is provided a variable effect actor 405 including a first decorative body 406 shaped like a katakana word “Lucky” and a second decorated body 407 shaped “Whale”. The body 407 is configured to be displaceable between a merged position overlapping the front of the first decorative body 406 and an independent position positioned below the first decorative body 406. When the second decorative body 407 is in the independent position, almost the entire first decorative body 406 and the second decorative body 407 can be visually recognized. Therefore, the characters “lucky” and “whale” that are respectively formed are displayed. It can be recognized. On the other hand, when the second decorative body 407 is in the merged position, the first decorative body 406 partially hidden by the second decorative body 407 and the second decorative body 407 as a whole, the Chinese character “sea”. Can be recognized as if Incidentally, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment uses “sea” as a motif.

  Normally, the second decorative body 407 is in the merged position, and the second decorative body 407 is configured to be displaced to the independent position when teaching a big hit state. In this way, the second decorative body 407 is displaced, and the second decorative body 407 is displaced, so that a new object such as “Lucky” suddenly appears at the place where the character “Sea” has been shown. In combination with the appearance of, it is possible to provide a dramatic production that is completely different from other productions. That is, while the effects are diversified, the effects can be weighted, and the inflection can be given sufficiently.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the second decorative body 407 is displaced from the merged position to the independent position, and a big hit state is generated (in the big hit state, it is actually a probable big hit), The first decorative body 406, in which the entire image is exposed by the displacement of the second decorative body 407 to the independent position, displays the character “Lucky” in response to the occurrence of a big hit state that is happy for the player. It is shaped. That is, the fact that the second decorative body 407 is associated with the displacement to the independent position can be made obvious at a glance by causing the characters of the first decorative body 406 to appear, and the effect of teaching the occurrence of the big hit state The impact such as can be made great. Further, for example, even a beginner who plays a game for the first time can grasp that the current state is something “lucky”.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, the aspect change of the variable effect actor 405 is achieved only by displacing the second decorative body 407 without deforming the first decorative body 406 and the second decorative body 407. For this reason, even though the first decorative body 406 and the second decorative body 407 themselves are not deformed, it can be interesting that the second decorative body 407 has a different appearance due to the displacement. .

  In the present embodiment, when the second decorative body 407 is in the merged position, the letter “La” in the first decorative body 406 emits yellow light, and the letter “ki” emits green light. On the other hand, when the second decorative body 407 is in the independent position, all the characters of the first decorative body 406 emit light in yellow. That is, when the “Lucky” character is visually recognized only by the first decorative body 406, it is emphasized that the “Lucky” character is a unity by unifying the light emission color of the “Lucky” character. it can. On the other hand, when the first decorative body 406 and the second decorative body 407 are combined to make the character “sea” visible, the first decorative body 406 and the second decorative body 407 are not completely divided into two colors. On the other hand, in the first decorative body 406, the letter “L” is yellow, the letter “K” is green, and the three colors are combined with the purple color “Whale”. The visual aspect is such that the sense of unity between the body 406 and the second decorative body 407 is increased. In this way, by changing the light emission mode of the first decorative body 406 in accordance with the displacement of the second decorative body 407, it is possible to easily recognize the visual mode in each state.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, as an effect pattern using the variable effect actor 405, after the second decorative body 407 is completely displaced to the independent position, the entire “Lucky” character of the first decorative body 406 emits yellow light. There is such a pattern. That is, for example, when the light emission mode of the first decorative body 406 is changed during the operation of the second decorative body 407, the operation of the second decorative body 407 is distracted and the character “Lucky” is displayed. There is concern that the impact on the appearance will be diminished and difficult to notice. On the other hand, after the second decorative body 407 has completely moved to the independent position, that is, after the entire first decorative body 406 (all the characters “Lucky”) is visible, the first decorative body By changing the light emission mode of 406, it becomes easy to notice that the character “Lucky” has appeared, and it has a great impact on the player who first noticed that the character “Lucky” had appeared. Can be given.

  The second decorative body 407 is also provided with a light emitting means (high brightness LED), and the light emitting means of the first decorative body 406 and the light emitting means of the second decorative body 407 are controlled independently. It is configured to be possible. For this reason, for example, when the second decorative body 407 is displaced from the merged position to the independent position, the light emitting means of the first decorative body 406 is turned off, and the light emitting means of the second decorative body 407 is turned on. More attention can be paid to the operation of the two decorative body 407, that is, the “whale”. Further, for example, after the second decorative body 407 is displaced to the independent position, the light emitting means of the second decorative body 407 is turned off, and the light emitting means of the first decorative body 406 is turned on, so that the second decorative body 407 is turned on. It is possible to attract more attention to the “Lucky” characters of the first decorative body 406 that are exposed by this displacement. Therefore, it is possible to diversify how to show various objects woven by the first decorative body 406 and the second decorative body 407, and to improve the performance.

  In the variable winning device 32 of the present embodiment, the shutter 423 that opens and closes the big winning opening 422 is constituted by two upper and lower first rotating walls 424 and second rotating walls 425. For this reason, the shutter 423 can close a wider range in the vertical direction. Therefore, the upper and lower widths of the special winning opening 422 can be expanded, and it is possible to make it easier for a game ball to enter the large winning opening 422 along with the expansion. For this reason, for example, even though the variable winning device 32 is in the open state, the game ball does not easily enter the big prize opening 422, or the game ball does not easily enter the big prize opening 422. This results in a profit or loss for the player (while 8 winning game balls, which are the upper limit, are placed in the big winning opening 422 while the variable winning device 32 for each round in the big hit state is open for 30 seconds. In spite of the fact that the game balls could not be made, or the game balls are still being fired, it took nearly 30 seconds to put 8 game balls into the big prize opening 422. It is possible to suppress a situation where the number of game balls that enter the out port 36 without entering the grand prize winning opening 422 or the like increases (the net increase in game balls decreases). As a result, it is possible to reduce the loss of the game ball during the big hit state, and it is possible to suppress stress caused by the game ball not smoothly entering the big winning opening 422 and to be relatively comfortable. The game can be progressed. Even if the horizontal width of the big prize opening 422 cannot be increased due to the arrangement of the game board 30 and the like, the vertical area of the big prize opening 422 can be widened to increase the opening area of the big prize opening 422. The effect of making the game ball enter the big winning opening 422 relatively quickly is surely achieved.

  Further, in the shutter 423 of the present embodiment, the first rotating wall 424 that is rotatably connected to the lower edge portion of the prize winning opening 422 on the lower side is tilted forward, so that the first rotating wall A second rotating wall 425 that is rotatably connected to the upper edge portion of 424 is configured to be folded up and down so as to fold over the upper surface of the first rotating wall 424. For this reason, the shutter 423 when the special winning opening 422 is opened can be gathered compactly, and the space required for installing the shutter 423 can be minimized. Therefore, the enlargement of the variable winning device 32 can be suppressed, and the members mounted around the variable winning device 32 of the pachinko machine 10 can be more suitably arranged. In addition, only one driving means (large winning opening motor 426) for operating the shutter 423 is required, for example, compared to the case where driving means for operating the first rotating wall 424 and the second rotating wall 425 are provided. In addition, the configuration can be simplified, downsized, and the cost can be reduced.

  Further, the vertical width of the second rotating wall 425 is configured to be wider than the vertical width of the first rotating wall 424. That is, the first turning wall 424 that tilts forward from the lower edge of the prize winning opening 422 needs to be shorter than the distance between the game board 30 and the glass unit 137, but when the shutter 423 is opened. The second turning wall 425 that tilts backward from the front edge of the first turning wall 424 can be longer than the distance between the game board 30 and the glass unit 137. For this reason, the up-and-down width of the special winning opening 422 can be made wider without hindering the opening and closing of the shutter 423.

  Further, since the vertical width of the second rotating wall 425 is larger than the vertical width of the first rotating wall 424, a guide surface that guides the game ball moving in the game area in the open state to the rear prize winning opening. The upper surface of a certain second turning wall 425 extends across the grand prize winning opening 422 in the front-rear direction. In this case, the game ball received in the game area can be more smoothly guided to the rear of the big prize opening 422 without being replaced by the big prize opening 422 toward the rear. Further, as described above, since the vertical width of the big prize opening 422 is widened, and the vertical width of the variable prize winning device 32 is widened, the game located at the lower edge portion of the big prize winning opening 422 and directly above the big prize winning opening 422 It is conceivable that the distance from the nail increases and the momentum of the game ball falling from directly above the variable winning device 32 increases. Furthermore, it is conceivable that the game balls falling from directly above the variable winning device 32 (entering from the top of the big winning opening 422) have larger landing points in the horizontal direction. On the other hand, the second rotating wall 425 in the sleeping position is extended to the rear of the prize winning opening 422, and is configured to be displaceable, so that the second rotating wall 425 and the first that can absorb the impact by following displacement to some extent. By configuring the rotating wall 424 to receive a game ball, damage to other members can be suppressed as much as possible.

  In addition, when the shutter 423 is in the open state, the upper surface of the second rotating wall 425 that is a guide surface for guiding the game ball moving in the game area to the rear prize winning opening 422 is It extends so as to tilt downward about 8 degrees. As a result, when the game ball moving in the game area comes into contact with the tilted upper surface of the second rotating wall 425, the game winning ball 422 is likely to bounce a plurality of times on the second rotating wall 425. It is possible to avoid a situation where the ball does not enter or is easily spilled to the side. Therefore, it is possible to smoothly enter the game ball into the special winning opening 422. Further, when the angle of the shutter 423 in the open position is raised (the inclination angle of the second rotating wall 425 is made steep), the interval between the shutter 423 in the open position and the upper edge of the big prize opening 422 is narrowed. However, as described above, the upper and lower widths of the big prize opening 422 are widened, so that the shutter 423 and the upper edge of the big prize opening 422 are in the open position even if the inclination angle of the shutter 423 is steeper than before. The game ball can be smoothly flowed into the big prize opening 422 without any game balls being placed between the two parts.

  In the present embodiment, the upper surface of the second rotating wall 425 in the sleeping position (second position) has a shape in which a portion near the rear center is inclined downward toward both sides, and the game ball is interlocked. It avoids the mechanism 427 and is guided to the passage where the count switches 223 on both the left and right sides are installed. For this reason, a game ball that has entered the grand prize opening 422 is caught by the interlocking mechanism 427 (the count by the count switch 223 is delayed, and more game balls than the prescribed number of rounds are likely to enter). ) Can be deterred.

  In addition, a guide plate 436 for guiding a game ball moving in the game area to the big prize opening 422 is provided corresponding to the height position of the second rotation wall 425 of the shutter 423 in the closed position. For this reason, it is possible to more actively enter the game ball into the upper part of the big winning opening 422. In particular, the guide plate 436 of the present embodiment is provided so as to protrude from the side of the big prize opening 422 to the position just before the big prize opening 422. For this reason, the game ball can be guided more reliably to the big prize opening 422 (rear), and the game ball dropped from directly above the variable prize-winning device 32 has a strong force with respect to the shutter 423 in the open position. Colliding (the vertical width of the big prize opening 422 is increased, the vertical width of the variable winning device 32 is increased, the distance between the open shutter 423 and the game nail located immediately above it is increased, It is possible that the momentum of the game ball hitting the shutter 423 is increased). In addition, since the guide plate 436 corresponds to the height of the second rotating wall 425 and the second rotating wall 425 is configured to tilt backward, the guide plate 436 is located immediately before the big prize winning opening 422. Even if it overhangs, the operation of the second rotating wall 425 is not affected.

  Further, an anti-tilt solenoid 437 for preventing backward displacement of the second rotating wall 425 in the standing posture is provided, and when the shutter 423 is in the closed position, it is attached to the tip of the plunger 438. The backrest member 439 is configured to contact the rear surface of the second rotating wall 425. For this reason, there is a situation in which the second turning wall 425 is tilted rearward due to, for example, the game ball moving in the game area colliding with the front surface of the second turning wall 425 of the shutter 423 in the closed position. Can be prevented. Therefore, even when the shutter 423 is in the closed position, it is possible to more reliably avoid the situation where the second turning wall 425 is tilted and displaced and the special winning opening 422 is opened.

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

  (1-a) In the above embodiment, the shielding fan that covers or exposes the decorative design is embodied in the production fan 401, but is not particularly limited thereto, and is appropriately designed for each model. Is possible. For example, it is also possible to apply a screen-like one that can be swung in a roll shape or a shutter-like one that can be rotated and slidably displaced as the shielding means. In addition, for example, it is possible to apply, as a shielding means, a thing that changes into a state that can be seen through and a state that cannot be seen through (not deformed or displaced) depending on the conductive state. Further, the number and design of the production fans 401 are not particularly limited. For example, even if the production fan 401 includes a translucent part (translucent or configured with a half mirror) having a translucency, and the production fan 401 is in a closed state (first state), You may comprise so that a display in the display area covered with the said production fan 401 can be seen through. In this case, since the display of the display area behind the effect fan 401 can be visually recognized while the effect fan 401 is closed, a pattern that allows the display content to be grasped at an earlier timing than the effect fan 401 opens may be set. it can. Therefore, it is possible to derive a more immediate effect.

  Further, not only the shape of the shielding means (production fan 401) but also the size, number, arrangement, and the like are not particularly limited, and can be set as appropriate for each model. For example, in the above embodiment, although the first effect fan 401a and the fourth effect fan 401d partially overlap, even if both the first effect fan 401a and the fourth effect fan 401d are in the closed state, the medium symbol display is performed. The decorative design displayed on the leftmost side of the region 42b is configured not to be obscured, but the decorative design may be configured to be obscured. In this case, an effect different from the above embodiment can be derived, and the effect fan 401 itself can be made relatively large, and the appearance (power) of the effect fan 401 itself can be improved.

  (1-b) In the above embodiment, the production fan 401 only changes state between the closed state and the open state, but it may be configured to be able to perform more various operations. For example, the effect fan 401 is configured to be slidable in the left-right direction, and the third effect fan 401c moves to the left immediately before the decorative symbol in the lower symbol display area 42c stops, so that the third effect fan 401c is changed. The decorative design of the lower symbol display area 42c may be configured to move to the left (one frame) (so-called “slip” occurs). Further, for example, the production fan 401 is configured to be capable of reciprocating and reciprocating back and forth (an operation that tilts around a necessary position and performs a fan operation), and the production fan 401 is moved back and forth so that, as if by this operation, Alternatively, it may be configured such that a decorative symbol that is stopped or displayed in the vicinity of the effect fan 401 is covered and moved. In this case, the production fan 401 can be used to further diversify the production.

  (1-c) In the above-described embodiment, in the display area of the decorative symbol display device 42, the mode in which three identical decorative symbols (the main symbol 48) are displayed in a combination that does not become the reach mode is the “chance eye” group. Although set as a combination, the setting of the chance is not particularly limited and can be changed as appropriate. For example, in the upper, middle, and lower symbol display areas 42a, 42b, and 42c, it is a chance to combine “3”, “4”, and “1” decorative symbols (this symbol 48) on the active line (in a straight line). It may be a combination of eyes.

  (1-d) In the above embodiment, the decorative symbol is composed of a main symbol 48 in which a numeric symbol is attached to a graphic symbol, and a blank symbol 49 having only a graphic symbol (no numeric symbol), and a symbol string (identification information). The column) is configured by alternately arranging the main design 48 and the blank design 49, but is not particularly limited to such a configuration. For example, the symbol string may be embodied in the pachinko machine 10 that includes only this symbol. Further, the design of the decorative design is not limited and can be set as appropriate for each model.

  (1-e) In the embodiment described above, the classification of combinations of stop symbols may be performed more finely. For example, as a combination of jackpots, ascending right, Zoro eyes, rising left, Zoro eyes, falling down, Zoro eyes, falling down, vertical Zero eyes, double reach Zoro eyes, triple reach Zoro eyes, etc. You may classify into condition. In this case, even if the pattern of the production fan 401 to be opened is increased, it can be relatively smoothly handled. For example, when only the second stage fan 401b is in the open state when the jackpot and the operation of the stage fan 401 is associated with the change in the combination of the decorative symbols, the decoration “rising up to the right” A value is read from a counter buffer in which a value indicating a combination of symbols is stored, and the combination is an area where the upper right of the slot (the symbol corresponding to the upper symbol display area 42a) is hidden by the second effect fan 401b. Arrange it so that it is stopped.

  (1-f) In the above embodiment, “dolphins” are continuously displayed in a plurality of variable displays in which a continuous effect is performed. However, the effect content of the continuous effect is not particularly limited. For example, it may be configured that the countdown is performed in a plurality of continuous variable displays as a continuous effect, or the fact that the chance eye is stopped and displayed is a continuous effect.

  (1-g) In the above embodiment, the fan motor 402 is provided corresponding to each effect fan 401 individually, but a plurality of effect fans 401 may be configured to be openable and closable by one fan motor 402. . For example, one fan motor 402 and two effect fans 401 may be connected via a link mechanism having a transmission shaft switching mechanism so that the effect fans 401 can be sequentially opened and closed. Although a plurality of fan motors 402 are provided, each of the fan motors 402 is configured to be able to open and close a plurality of effect fans 401, and even when the fan motor 402 for a given effect fan 401 is broken, the other fan motor 402 can perform the predetermined operation. You may comprise so that the production fan 401 of this can be opened and closed. In this case, even if it is in the situation before repairing by looking at the lamp etc. which shows that the fan motor 402 is broken, it can be configured so as not to interfere with the production as much as possible.

  (1-h) In the above-described embodiment, when the production fan 401 is in the closed state, energy saving that does not display a decorative design or the like in at least a part of the display area that is hidden by the production fan 401 in the closed state and cannot be seen. You may comprise so that a mode may exist. In this case, it is possible to reduce the processing for generating an image. Note that the energy saving mode may be performed in a state in which no fluctuation display is performed and neither is a big hit state (waiting for a customer, a state in which a demonstration screen is displayed), or during fluctuation display or a big hit. You may comprise so that it may be implemented also in a state.

  Further, a configuration is adopted in which a player selects a production fan 401 from among a plurality of production fans 401 to open the corresponding production fan 401 and perform predetermined teaching in a specific display mode that appears there. In this case, the specific display mode may not be displayed until the production fan 401 is opened, or may not be displayed at all in the display area hidden by the production fan 401. . In this case, even if the user wants to know the result in advance and looks into the back side of the production fan 401, the result can not be known.

  (1-i) In the embodiment described above, it is detected that a predetermined object (for example, a player's hand) has approached each effect fan 401 individually or corresponding to each effect fan 401 individually. Possible proximity sensors may be provided. For example, when a display of “whale” displayed as an image is exposed from the display area hidden by the production fan 401, a predetermined privilege is given (shown as if) (for example, the probability change mode is set after the jackpot). If it is instructed that the probability variation mode is given in a state where it is unknown whether or not it is given) “Whale” is displayed in one of the four, and the player is given a predetermined effect fan 401. The guidance fan for bringing the hand close is performed, the production fan 401 corresponding to the detected proximity sensor is opened, and a corresponding production is performed depending on whether or not it corresponds to the display area of “whale”. Also good. In addition, for example, when the player shakes his hand in the vicinity of the proximity sensor, the corresponding effect fan 401 opens and closes in small increments with the bass, and the decorative symbol display device 42 also performs the corresponding effect. Also good. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to enjoy the production using the production fan 401 as if the production fan 401 is directly operated.

  (2-a) In the above-described embodiment, the second decorative body 407 that models the “whale character” pattern is superimposed on a predetermined position in front of the first decorative body 406 that models the “lucky” katakana character. The first decorative body 406 and the second decorative body 407 are viewed as a whole, and are configured to model the Chinese character of “sea”. In particular, the objects that the first decorative body 406 and the second decorative body 407 individually model, An object formed by overlapping the first decorative body 406 and the second decorative body 407 is not particularly limited, and can be set as appropriate.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 48, a first decorative body 441 shaped like a “koala” and a second decorative body 442 shaped like a “beard” shaped like a mountain shape are provided. Then, normally, as shown in FIG. 48 (a), when it is recognized as a “Koala uncle” and teaches a big hit state, the second decorative body 407 is rotated as shown in FIG. 48 (b). Then, both eyes and nose of the “koala” that is the first decorative body 441 and the second decorative body 442 rotated 90 degrees clockwise are recognized as the characters of “this”. Also in this configuration, the light emission color of the part that is desired to recognize the connection is adjusted by changing the light emission color of the light emitting means (not shown) incorporated in the first decorative body 441 and the second decorative body 442. That is, for example, in the state of FIG. 48A, the first decorative body 441 is configured to emit light brown in the eyes, black in the nose, gray in other portions, and light emitted in the second decorative body 442 in brown. At the same time, in the state of FIG. 48B, the eyes, nose, and second decorative body 442 of the first decorative body 441 emit red light, the ears of the first decorative body 441 are turned off, and the first decorative body 441 Other facial parts may be configured to emit white light.

  (2-b) Further, in the above-described embodiment, the second decorative body 407 that is displaced in front of the first decorative body 406 that is not displaced overlaps, but the second decorative body 406 that is not displaced is behind the second decorative body 406 that is not displaced. The decorative body 407 may be configured to overlap, and the variable effect actor 405 may be configured to change the form by changing the viewing range of the second decorative body 407.

  In addition, the number, size, installation position, etc. of the decorative bodies that make up the variable performance accessory 405 are not particularly limited, and a plurality of decorative bodies that individually form a predetermined object can be overlapped to appear as different objects. It suffices to be configured. Furthermore, you may comprise so that all the decoration bodies which comprise the variable effect actor 405 can be displaced.

  (3-a) In the above embodiment, the variable winning device 32 is configured to be foldable by the first rotating wall 424 and the second rotating wall 425, but is particularly limited to such a configuration. It is not a thing. Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments will be described.

  (3-a-1) As shown in FIGS. 49 and 50, the shutter 451 is integrally formed with a rotary shaft 453 extending in the left-right direction at the middle position in the vertical direction of the big prize opening 452, and downward from the rotary shaft 453. The first rotating wall 454 extends to the upper side which is the opposite side of the first rotating wall 454 from the rotating shaft 453 and extends integrally (may be a separate body). A second turning wall 455. In the present embodiment, the first rotating wall 454 and the second rotating wall 455 are constituted by a single plate-like body, and the rotation shaft is projected rearward on the rear surface side of the plate-like body. The front surface of the shutter 451 is a flat surface (the front surfaces of the first rotating wall 454 and the second rotating wall 455 are flush with each other).

  The shutter 451 has a closed position in which the first rotation wall 454 extends downward from the rotation shaft 453 and the second rotation wall 455 extends upward from the rotation shaft 453, and the first rotation wall 454. Between the rotating shaft 453 and the open position where the second rotating wall 455 extends rearward from the rotating shaft 453 (see the two-dot chain line in FIG. 46). In accordance with the driving of the special prize opening motor 456, it is configured so as to be capable of rotational displacement. Furthermore, the vertical width of the second turning wall 455 is larger than the vertical width of the first turning wall 454, and the top and bottom of the big prize opening 452 is only in the range of the big prize opening 452 located above the rotation shaft 453. The width is larger than the front-rear width of the game area.

  In addition, when the shutter 451 is in the open position, the rising prevention member 457 as an open holding means that contacts the upper surface of the second rotating wall 455 and prevents the first rotating wall 454 from being tilted downward is provided. An opening prevention solenoid 458 is provided for operating it. Although not shown in the drawings, as in the above-described embodiment, a backrest member that can be displaced between a position where it can contact the rear surface of the second rotating wall 455 of the shutter 451 in the closed position and a position where it does not contact 439 and a tilt prevention solenoid 437 for moving the backrest member 439 may be provided.

  In the case of adopting the configuration as described above, the rotation shaft 453 of the shutter 451 that opens and closes the winning prize opening 452 is set to the middle position in the vertical direction, and the upper side of the shutter 451 is rotated backward so as to be rotated, The top winning opening 452 is opened without the upper edge of the shutter 451 (second rotating wall 455) interfering with the front edge of the game area (the glass unit 137 as a transparent member defining the game area front edge). Can do. Furthermore, since the shutter 451 is configured integrally with the rotating shaft 453, the first rotating wall 454, and the second rotating wall 455 like a substantially single plate, the upper side of the shutter 451 is tilted backward. As a result of the rotation, the first rotation wall 454, which is the lower part of the rotation shaft 453 of the shutter 451, is tilted until it jumps forward and becomes substantially horizontal (slightly inclined downward to the rear). The upper surface of the first turning wall 454 can receive a game ball moving in the game area and guide it to the special winning opening 452. Accordingly, as with the variable winning device 32 of the above-described embodiment, the game ball can be entered into the big winning opening 452 relatively quickly by increasing the vertical width of the big winning opening 452, while simplifying the configuration. Thus, the following operational effects are exhibited.

  The special winning opening 452 is also opened below the rotation shaft 453. For this reason, a game ball entry route from below the rotation shaft 453 (the range in which the first rotation wall 454 is closed) can also be created. For example, a game ball enters the big prize opening 452 from below the rotation shaft 453. It is possible to give a predetermined gameability to this. For example, a count switch 223 that detects a game ball that has entered the upper area of the big prize opening 452 and a count switch 223 that detects a game ball that has entered the lower area of the big prize opening 452 are provided separately. Also good. Furthermore, when a game ball enters the lower region of the big winning opening 452, a sound different from that when the game ball enters the upper region may be generated. Further, the number of prize balls when a game ball enters the lower area is configured to be larger than the number of prize balls when a game ball enters the upper area of the big winning opening 452, It may be configured such that when a game ball enters the lower region, a predetermined effect state or game state advances in a direction suitable for the player.

  It should be noted that the guide means that can guide the game ball to the entrance route of the game ball from below the rotation shaft 453 (the lower region of the big prize opening 452) (the game ball is placed in the area below the rotation shaft 453 of the big prize port 452 It is also possible to provide a jumping table or a rotating table that can be guided (flyed).

  Further, a rising prevention member 457 and an opening prevention solenoid 458 are provided that abut against the upper surface of the second rotation wall 455 of the shutter 451 in the open state and prevent the shutter 451 from rotating. For this reason, even when a large number of game balls collide with the upper surface of the first rotating wall 454 extending forward of the big prize opening 452 when the shutter 451 is in the open state, The concern that the one rotating wall 454 is tilted and displaced downward can be eliminated.

  (3-a-2) Further, for example, a configuration as shown in FIG. In other words, the shutter 461 is connected to the first turning wall 463 that is rotatably connected to the lower edge portion of the big prize opening 462, and is connected to the upper edge portion of the big prize opening 462 so as to be rotatable. The second rotating wall 464 is provided. The first turning wall 463 is displaceable between a first position that extends upward from the lower edge of the big prize opening 462 and a second position that extends forward from the lower edge of the big prize opening 462. Configured. When the first rotation wall 463 is in the first position, the second rotation wall 464 has a first posture extending downward from the upper edge portion of the special winning opening 462, and the first rotation wall 463 is When in the second position, the second posture is extended backward from the upper edge of the special winning opening 462.

  In addition, the first rotating wall 463 and the second rotating wall 464 of this example are not directly connected, but either one does not open alone (as another example, only one of them can be opened. The opening / closing operation is simultaneously started by the control. Furthermore, a special prize opening solenoid 466 is provided corresponding to each of the first rotating wall 463 and the second rotating wall 464. Note that the first rotating wall 463 and the second rotating wall 464 are mechanically linked to each other, and it is possible to provide only one winning prize solenoid 466 (may be replaced with a motor). Good.

  Even in the case of adopting the above-described configuration, the above-described effect of expanding the opening area of the special winning opening 462 up and down is surely achieved. Further, in this example, the structure of each component is simple and small, is not easily broken, and can operate relatively quickly.

  (3-b) In the above embodiment, the opening edge of the big prize opening 422 is configured to be rotatable or deformable, and the opening area of the big prize opening 422 is almost the same, but it is easy to enter a game ball. May be configured to change. For example, a circular opening part of the game board 30 may be formed, and a special prize opening unit may be rotatably provided corresponding to the opening part. In addition, the prize winning unit includes a main body in which a rectangular prize winning opening 422 is formed, a motor that rotates the main body, a shutter and a shutter solenoid that can open and close the prize winning opening 422, and a prize winning opening 422. It is good also as providing the guide plate and the solenoid for guide plates which were provided so that it could protrude from the short side part and long side part of this to the game area ahead. Further, for example, the opening edge of the special winning opening 422 is configured to be deformable by a link mechanism including four or more links, and is deformed following the link mechanism to block between the link mechanism and the main body. It is good also as providing.

  In the case of adopting such a configuration, for example, the ease with which a game ball can be inserted into the big prize opening 422 changes based on the result of a predetermined lottery or the operation of the effect button 125 by the player. Innovative gameplay can be added.

  (3-c) In the above embodiment, the shutter 423 may be configured to be openable in a plurality of stages (for example, in two stages) so that the open area of the special winning opening 422 is changed. For example, in the case of “7RS” and “7RN”, only the portion of the special winning opening 422 that is closed by the second rotating wall 425 is opened, and the upper side of the second rotating wall 425 is opened. In addition, the shutter 423 may be configured to be stopped and maintained when reaching the height position of the lower side portion of the second rotating wall 425 when the shutter 423 is in the closed state.

  Further, the configuration for displacing the second decorative body 407 and the shutter 423 is not particularly limited, and the design can be changed as appropriate. However, in order to make the timing and speed of the displacement constant (the shutter 423 opens and closes as quickly as possible), it is preferable that the displacement be based on the driving of the driving means rather than the displacement by its own weight.

  (3-d) In the embodiment described above, a support member that supports the second rotating wall 425 of the shutter 423 that is in the open state may be provided. In this case, it is possible to reduce a burden on the first rotation wall 424 (connection portion) when a game ball is received on the upper surface of the second rotation wall 425. In addition, although it is good also as supporting the 1st rotation wall 424 of the shutter 423 made into the open state, from a viewpoint of reducing the burden to the 1st rotation wall 424, the 2nd rotation wall 425 is supported. A possible configuration is desirable.

  Further, when the shutter 423 is opened with respect to the rear surfaces of the first rotating wall 424 and the second rotating wall 425, the first rotating wall 424 is sandwiched between the second rotating wall 425. It is good also as providing the cushion material which consists of a raw material which absorbs an impact. In this case, when the game ball collides with the upper surface of the shutter 423 in the open position, it is possible to prevent the second rotating wall 425 from flapping or causing a relatively loud collision sound. .

  (3-e) In the above embodiment, the game ball moving in the game area is guided to the special winning opening 422 corresponding to the height position of the special winning opening 422 that is closed by the second rotating wall 425. The guide plate 436 is provided, but the shape and the like of the guide plate 436 are not particularly limited. For example, the guide plate 436 may be configured not to project to the position just before the big prize opening 422, or the big prize opening. The guide plate 436 may be provided so as to be connected from the left side of the 422 to the right surface.

  Further, for example, the guide plate 436 may be configured not to be attached to the peripheral portion of the special winning opening 422 but to protrude from the back of the special winning opening 422 (like a tongue). In this case, the user can be interested by the operation of the variable winning device 32 in the big hit state. Further, when such a configuration is adopted, a game ball guided by the guide plate (without dropping from the guide plate) and entering the big winning opening 422 enters the big winning opening 422 without being guided by the guide plate. It is good also as detecting by the entrance detection means different from the played game ball (a count switch is provided separately). In this case, new playability can be provided. The guide plate 436 can be omitted.

  (3-f) In the above-described embodiment, the inner side surface of the special winning opening 422 may be configured to extend so as to expand to the left and right. In this case, when a game ball that flies from the side to enter the big prize opening 422 and hits the inner side surface of the big prize opening 422, the game ball is bounced backward. Therefore, the game ball can be reliably and quickly guided backward, and another game ball collides with the game ball, and one of the game balls is ejected from the grand prize winning opening 422. It is possible to prevent a situation such as

  (4-a) In the above embodiment, as the effect accompanying the variable display in the special display device 43 as the special variable display means, the variable display of the decorative symbol display device 42 as the variable display means for effect performing variable display of the decorative symbols However, when the jackpot state occurs, it can be determined that the type of jackpot is not displayed, or when it is stopped or almost stopped (moved slightly) (this symbol 48 is effective with an even number of double eyes) After the decorative symbols are displayed on the line again and again, the symbol 48 is stopped and displayed in the same numerical pattern or in a different numerical pattern (for example, in practice) If the probability variation jackpot is large, it is possible to perform a so-called re-variable display effect so that it can be displayed at an odd number of spots where the probability variation jackpot is determined at a predetermined rate. ) May be configured.

  Further, when the variation information to be won in the lottery determination lottery is stored in the special variation holding storage area of the main control device 261, the variation of the decorative symbol display device 42 performed before the variation display corresponding to the variation information. Whether or not to indicate that winning (bonus) is won in the lottery at the time of display (decoration display of decorative symbols corresponding to out-of-range fluctuation information that is held before the fluctuation information and does not correspond to occurrence of jackpot status) If a teaching lottery is performed and winning in the previous teaching lottery, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode corresponding to the occurrence of a jackpot state (combination of jackpot) in the corresponding variation display, and stored in the special variation holding storage area The change display corresponding to the current jackpot state and the change display performed before that may be configured to resemble the change display. .

  For example, when the variation information corresponding to the detachment is stored in the first to third reserved areas of the first special variable reserved area and the corresponding variation information is newly stored in the fourth reserved area, Using a random number counter, a table, or the like, a prior teaching lottery is performed as to whether or not to teach that a jackpot state will occur when displaying decorative symbols corresponding to the variation information stored in the first to third reserved areas. When winning in such lottery, for example, when it is determined to teach a jackpot with a variation display corresponding to the variation information stored and stored in the second reservation area (to allow teaching), An effect using the effect button 125 and the effect fan 401 is derived. That is, the player is selected from any one of the effect fans 401, and is configured to teach a jackpot when the player matches the predetermined effect fan 401. By the way, if the player's selection does not coincide with this effect, the jackpot teaching is not performed, but the jackpot teaching is performed with the variation display corresponding to the variation information corresponding to the original jackpot.

  Further, even when the jackpot teaching is performed with the fluctuation display corresponding to the fluctuation information originally corresponding to the deviation, the fluctuation indication corresponding to the deviation stored in the original third hold area and the hold storage in the fourth hold area are stored. It is necessary to shift to the big hit state after performing the fluctuation display corresponding to the hit. However, if the two variation displays are executed in the original variation display format after the jackpot teaching has already been performed, the variation display may be digested in the form of a re-variation display. As a result, the fluctuation display that is made after the jackpot instruction and before the occurrence of the big hit state does not become a variable display that can be simply digested, but can be viewed with a sense of expectation that it may be a better type of big hit state. Will be able to.

  By adopting the configuration as described above, it is possible to derive more various effects beyond the frame of the variable display for each time. That is, there is often a case where the effect performed in the variable display performed immediately before the effect displayed in the variable display corresponding to the big hit state can be expected, but the configuration of this example works. As a result, when a highly anticipated effect is combined in the change display performed immediately before, the jackpot state can be taught as it is with the change display. Therefore, it is possible to expand the production frame and perform more free production.

  In addition, if the occurrence of a big hit state is taught in advance by the fluctuation display, the fluctuation display up to the fluctuation display that actually corresponds to the big hit state becomes a simple fluctuation display, and the same process as the normal fluctuation display is performed. If it passes, it's boring because the result is known, and the player is reminded of wasting time. On the other hand, in this example, in order to digest the change display corresponding to the jackpot state after the teaching of the occurrence of the jackpot state in the change display not corresponding to the jackpot state, In addition to being able to dispel boring feelings and watching the variation display imitating the “revariable display” with the expectation that it will be taught that it is a jackpot that is more advantageous for the player it can.

  (5-a) In the above embodiment, the jackpot probability, the number of jackpot types, the opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device 32 of various jackpot types are not particularly limited, and can be set as appropriate for each model. Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the winning probability in the winning lottery varies between the probability variation mode and the other modes, but the winning probability does not vary (is constant), and is given after the jackpot state ends. The above configuration may be applied to a pachinko machine in which a plurality of patterns of time reduction mode periods (number of fluctuations) are prepared.

  Further, in the above embodiment, a case where a big win is won based on the game ball entering the top winning opening 33a and a case where a big win is won based on the game ball entering the lower winning opening 33b, You may comprise so that the ratio of the jackpot classification provided may differ. For example, “7RN” is obtained when the jackpot is won based on the game ball entering the top winning port 33a and when the jackpot is won based on the game ball entering the bottom winning port 33b. Although the ratio is the same, the ratio of “16RS” (in other words, the ratio of “7RS”) may be different.

  (5-b) In the above-described embodiment, the hold of the variable display is taught to the player by the hold lamps 46a and 46b, but the hold may be taught by other display means. For example, in the decorative symbol display device 42, the image object that means the hold is displayed so as to know whether the hold of the first change display or the hold of the second change display is associated with the change display that is held on a one-to-one basis. May be.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the game ball enters the lower winning opening 33b held after the variation display (first variation display) based on the game ball entering the already won upper winning opening 33a. The second variation display is preferentially digested in such a way that the variation display based on the second variation display is digested before the first variation display so as to move around the reserved order. However, it may be configured to be digested in the reserved order regardless of the first variation display or the second variation display.

  (5-c) In the above embodiment, the main process (see FIG. 9) is followed by the main process (see FIG. 9) in the main controller 261, but the normal process (see FIG. 10) is performed. It is not something. For example, after step S111 of the main process, processing such as updating of the counter value performed in steps S209 to S218 of the normal process in the above embodiment is performed (step S210 is omitted), and is performed every 2 msec, for example. In the timer interrupt process, the process performed in steps S201 to S208 of the normal process in the above embodiment and the process of step S401 performed as the NMI interrupt process in the above embodiment may be performed. In this case, as the processing of step S401, for example, it is determined whether or not the power failure signal SK1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 to the NMI terminal of the CPU 501, and when the output of the power failure signal SK1 is confirmed, The flag which shows generation | occurrence | production of ON is turned on. Further, the processing in step S401 may be performed separately as NMI interrupt processing, as in the above embodiment.

  (5-e) In the above-described embodiment, the information indicating whether or not the big hit state is generated is overwritten on the wrong random number storage area for storing the value of the big hit random number counter C1. It is not limited to a simple configuration. For example, a storage area for storing information on whether or not a big hit state occurs may be provided separately from the winning random number storage area for the execution area of each special variable holding area and each holding area. Separately from the area, an execution area of the special variable holding area and a storage area corresponding to each holding area may be provided, and information on whether or not a big hit state occurs in the storage area may be stored. In addition to the winning type random number storage area for storing the value of the type determination counter C2, a storage area for storing the jackpot type may be provided, or a reach random number storage area for storing the value of the variation selection counter C3; Separately, a storage area for storing reach information may be provided.

  (5-f) You may implement as a pachinko machine of a different type from the above-mentioned embodiment. For example, movable means that can be changed between a specific area in which a game ball moving in the game area can enter, an open state that allows entry into the specific area, and a closed state that prohibits entry into the specific area ( Variable entry means comprising wing members), specific entry means and non-specific entry means capable of entering a game ball entering a specific area, and detection of a game ball entering the specific entry means Specific entry detection means (condition establishment detection means) that performs, a start entry means that is provided outside the specific area and can enter a game ball that moves in the game area, and a game ball that has entered the start entry means And a main control means for controlling opening and closing of the variable pitching means, and when a game ball enters a specific area, the game ball is not specified and non-specific. Regardless of which ball you enter, a predetermined number of game values (game balls) will be given to the player The main control means, based on the detection of the starting entrance detection means, the small hit state in which the variable entrance means is opened once or a plurality of times for the first time, or the variable entrance means is the first Whether or not to generate a jackpot state in which a predetermined number of game balls are placed in the open state for a second time longer than the time, or a predetermined number of game balls are entered in the open variable winning means. If you win a lottery in the winning lottery, a small hit state will be generated, if you win a big hit in the lottery lottery, and if there is a detection of specific entry detection means May be applied to a gaming machine that generates a jackpot state. In this case, the variable pitching means corresponds to a variable winning device. In addition to pachinko machines, various ball games, similar game machines such as sparrow balls, slot machines as revolving game machines, and game machines that combine slot machines and pachinko machines May be.

[Appendix]
The technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment will be described below.

  A. As a kind of gaming machine, for example, a pachinko machine is known. The pachinko machine is provided with a game board, and a game area in which a game ball launched by the launching device is guided is formed in front of the game board. Then, when the game ball enters the starting ball entry means provided in the game area, a lottery is performed as to whether or not a hit state is generated, and a variable display for teaching the result of the lottery is displayed on the display device. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

  In recent years, in order to enhance the effect of production, there is a tendency to make the visual mode and the audio mode by various lamps, display devices, movable accessories, etc. flashy. However, increasing the production effect does not necessarily lead to an improvement in game play, and no matter how much the production effect is flashy, it may be uninteresting and unpopular.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems and the like, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving game play and improving interest.

Means A-1. Variable display means having a display area capable of displaying a plurality of identification information,
By associating a predetermined lottery result with a combination of identification information displayed in the display area of the variable display means, the variable display means stops and displays the predetermined combination of identification information. A gaming machine that teaches
A first state that covers a part of the display area of the variable display unit (and is configured to be displaceable or deformable in accordance with driving of the driving unit) and a cover when the first display unit is in the first state. A shielding means capable of changing the state between the second state in which the display area can be exposed;
The identification information displayed in the display area of the variable display means has a rule in the display order and operation so that the identification information of the eyelid hidden by the shielding means in the first state can be registered. Configured,
When the shielding means in the first state is in the second state, the identification information of the eyelid displayed in the display area hidden by the shielding means in the first state is exposed so as to be visible. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to the means A-1, in the configuration in which the result of the lottery is taught by the combination of the identification information stopped and displayed in the display area of the variable display means, the shielding means is changed between the first state and the second state. The number of pieces of identification information displayed at a time in the display area, and the combination of the pieces of identification information, can be increased or decreased. Therefore, for example, a situation where the expectation of occurrence in a special gaming state advantageous to the player is not achieved at all can be changed to a state where it can be expected considerably, or a development different from the one envisioned by the player It is possible to change the direction of the production instantly and drastically, such as changing.

  Moreover, although the shielding means is in the second state, the identification information of the displayed bag is not displayed or the identification information different from the displayed identification information of the bag is displayed. In such a case, it is possible to prevent such a situation that the player's distrust is bought, and as a result, the interest is lowered. In addition, since the identification information hidden by the shielding means can be obtained, new playability such as being advantageous to itself will occur if the shielding means is in the second state, and the interest is improved. Can be achieved.

  Note that there may be an effect operating means that can be operated by the player, and an effect that changes the state of the shielding means according to the operation of the effect operating means.

Means A-2. The display area of the variable display means includes a plurality of identification information display areas for sequentially scrolling and displaying a plurality of types of identification information, and the identification information is sequentially stopped and displayed in the plurality of identification information display areas. In the configuration in which the result of the predetermined lottery is taught by a combination of identification information,
When all the shielding means are in the first state, at least a part of all the identification information display areas is covered, and the identification information is stopped and displayed at the end of the plurality of identification information display areas. The gaming machine according to means A-1, wherein the last stop identification information display area has a smaller area covered by the shielding means than other identification information display areas.

  According to the means A-2, the identification information is stopped and displayed at the end, and the final stop identification information display area that substantially teaches the result of the lottery according to the stop mode is compared with other identification information display areas. The area of the area hidden by the shielding means is reduced. For this reason, it is possible to obtain more information regarding the fluctuation display in the final stop identification information display area having a relatively high degree of attention, and to empathize more with respect to the fluctuation display in the final stop identification information display area. Can do. For example, “Now, if the identification information displayed at the end of the final stop identification information display area moves to the center and stops, you wo n’t win”. Can be increased. Therefore, even in the state where the shielding means is in the first state, the variable display can be effectively raised by widening the visible range of the final stop identification information display area. Even in the state where the shielding means is in the first state, the visible range of the display area of the variable display means can be used as widely as possible, so even though a large variable display means is mounted. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a situation in which most of the expanded portion is hidden by the shielding means for most of the time.

Means A-3. Combination determining means for determining a combination of identification information to be stopped and displayed in the variable display means;
Interlocking mode determining means for determining whether or not to perform an effect using the shielding means;
An arrangement determining means for determining a stop position of identification information constituting a combination of identification information determined by the combination determining means in the display area of the variable display means in response to the determination of the interlocking mode determining means. A gaming machine according to means A-1 or A-2, characterized in that

  According to the means A-3, after deciding whether or not to perform an effect using the shielding means, by determining the arrangement of the identification information, the combination of the effect relating to the change in the mode of the shielding means and the identification information It is possible to reliably cope with changes. That is, for example, when it is determined that the identification information is to be stopped and displayed in a combination corresponding to a special gaming state advantageous to the player, it first falls within the area exposed when the shielding means is in the first state. As described above, when the arrangement of the combination corresponding to the special gaming state is determined, and then the shielding unit is determined to be in the second state, the shielding unit is in the second state. Will not be made. On the other hand, according to this means, it is possible to associate the operation of the shielding means with the change in the combination of the identification information while avoiding the situation where the arrangement of the identification information is changed later.

Means A-4. Condition establishment detection means for detecting that a predetermined condition is established;
Based on the detection of the condition establishment detection means, a main control means for performing a lottery determination as to whether or not to generate a special gaming state advantageous to the player and generating a special gaming state when winning in the winning lottery With
In the variable display means, a variation display of identification information for teaching the result of the success / failure lottery is performed,
The main control means includes
A random number generating means used for the success / failure lottery;
Winning value storage means for storing a predetermined value among the values that can be generated by the success / failure random number generating means,
A holding storage area having a plurality of holding areas capable of storing change information used for determining the contents of the variable display in the variable display means,
A determination value extraction process for extracting the value of the random number generation means based on the detection of the condition establishment detection means;
A determination value storing process for storing the value of the success / failure random number generation unit extracted in the determination value extraction process in the holding storage area so that the extraction order can be grasped;
A first success / failure determination process for determining whether or not the value of the success / failure random number generation means extracted in the determination value extraction process matches a value stored in the winning value storage means;
A result storage process for storing a result of the first success / failure determination process;
Prior to the execution of the variable display in the variable display means, a second winning / failing determination process for determining whether or not to generate a special gaming state based on the result of the first winning / failing determination process;
Based on the result of the second success / failure determination process, a variable display setting process for setting a variable display is performed,
Based on the detection of the condition establishment detection means or the result of the first success / failure determination process, a series of continuous effects respectively associated with the variable display corresponding to the value of the success / failure random number generation means stored in the reserved storage area Including continuous production determining means for determining whether or not to perform
In the variation display other than the last variation display in the series of variation displays in which the continuous effect is performed, the chance that the identification information is a specific combination among combinations indicating that the winning lottery has not been won. The combination of eyes is stopped and displayed (if the continuous production continues, the combination of chances is stopped and displayed at the end of the variable display)
When it is determined that the identification information is stopped and displayed at the chance and the predetermined shielding means is in the second state, the identification information constituting the chance eye and the second state are set. The gaming machine according to any one of means A-1 to A-3, wherein the predetermined shielding means is associated.

  According to the means A-4, when the shielding means in the first state is set to the second state, the identification information constituting the chance eye covered by the shielding means is exposed, and the continuous performance is continued. It becomes. Therefore, before the shielding means is changed to the second state, the continuous effect is not performed or the continuous effect is interrupted, or the continuous effect is generated, or the continuous effect is continued. It will change to the production. Therefore, the production corresponding to the generation of the continuous production or the continuation of the continuous production can be made even more attractive. Moreover, the opportunity of the production | presentation using the shielding means can be increased by employ | adopting a chance eye for a continuous production.

  The combination of identification information that is stopped and displayed in the display area of the variable display means includes a combination of winnings corresponding to a special gaming state that is advantageous for a player that occurs when winning by the lottery, Although a reach mode that always shifts before the winning combination is displayed in a stopped state, a reach out-of-reach combination that is different from the winning combination and the reach mode does not include the reach mode, It is also possible that there is a combination of chances that increase the degree of expectation that will be a winning combination when it occurs, and a combination other than the combination of chances that does not include the reach mode.

  Opportunity refers to the degree of expectation for the occurrence of a special gaming state when a reach state occurs in the variable display performed immediately after the variable display stopped at the chance (the occurrence of a special gaming state in the variable display). (Expectation of what is taught) increases. Further, it is desirable that the degree of expectation for the occurrence of the reach state and the occurrence of the special game state increases as the variable display that is stopped and displayed at the chance continues.

  Means A-5. When the shielding means is in the first state, there is an energy saving mode in which identification information is not displayed in at least a part of a display area hidden by the shielding means in the first state. A gaming machine according to any one of means A-1 to A-4.

  According to the means A-5, it is possible to simplify the image processing in the variable display means. In the special game state that is advantageous for the player in a state in which no variable display is performed, even if the shield means is used as an effect, even if you look into the back of the shield means to know the result in advance It can be configured not to know the result.

  A part of the identification information hidden by the shielding means during the variable display may not be displayed, or a part of the identification information hidden by the shielding means only when the variable display is not displayed. May be configured not to be displayed.

  Means A-6. The shielding means exposes the display area that has been obscured when the state changes from the first state to the second state, and displays when the state changes from the second state to the first state The gaming machine according to any one of means A-1 to A-5, wherein the game machine is configured to be capable of executing an operation of covering a part of the region and an operation of acting on movement of identification information.

  According to the means A-6, the shielding means can be used for effects other than effects such as hiding or exposing the identification information, and the effects can be diversified.

  Means A-7. The shielding means includes a first shielding means and a second shielding means, and when both the first and second shielding means are in the first state, they are partially overlapped with each other. A gaming machine according to any one of means A-1 to A-6.

  According to the means A-7, for example, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which the identification information A and B can be shielded by the first shielding means, and the identification information B and C can be shielded by the second shielding means. In addition, each of the shielding means can be made relatively large, and the appearance (power) of the shielding means can be improved.

Means A-8. Proximity sensors capable of detecting that a predetermined object has approached each shielding means are provided individually or in correspondence with the shielding means,
The gaming machine according to any one of means A-1 to A-7, wherein a corresponding shielding means is operable in response to detection by the proximity sensor.

  According to the means A-8, it is possible to enjoy an effect using the shielding means as if the shielding means were operated directly.

  B. As a kind of gaming machine, for example, a pachinko machine is known. The pachinko machine is provided with a game board, and a game area in which a game ball launched by the launching device is guided is formed in front of the game board. Then, when the game ball enters the starting ball entry means provided in the game area, a lottery is performed as to whether or not a hit state is generated, and a variable display for teaching the result of the lottery is displayed on the display device. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

  However, there are few surprising productions and it has become rut. The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems and the like, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of deriving a more impactful effect.

Means B-1. A first decorative body shaped like a first object;
A second decorative body shaped like a second object,
The second decorative body recognizes the first decorative body as the first object, the merged position that forms the third object as a whole together with the first decorative body, and the second decorative body as the second object. A gaming machine configured to be displaceable between independent positions to be recognized as objects.

  According to the means B-1, the third object can be shaped by combining the first decorative body that models the first object and the second decorative body that models the second object. That is, the third object has an appearance in which a part of one of the first object and the second object is hidden by the other, and the other is almost directly displayed as a part of the third object as if a predetermined object is deformed. . And, the combination of the displacement of the second decorative body and the appearance of a new object due to the displacement of the second decorative body provides a dramatic impact effect that is distinct from other effects. can do. That is, while the effects are diversified, the effects can be weighted, and the inflection can be given sufficiently.

  Note that “the first decorative body and the second decorative body may not be deformed even when the second decorative body is in either the merged position or the independent position”. In this case, it can be interesting that the first decorative body and the second decorative body themselves are not deformed, but the second decorative body is displaced so that it looks different.

  Means B-2. The first decorative body includes a light emitting means, and the light emitting mode (coloring) differs depending on whether the second decorative body is in the merged position or the independent position. The gaming machine according to 1.

  According to the means 2, when the first object is visually recognized only by the first decorative body, it emphasizes that the first object is a group (for example, the entire first decorative body is the main color of the second decorative body). When the third object is visually recognized by combining the first and second decorative bodies, the first decorative body and the second decorative body are not completely separated by color. In addition, the sense of unity of the first and second decorative bodies is increased (for example, a part of the first decorative body is caused to emit light in a different color from another part of the first decorative body or the second decorative body ( The first decorative body and the second decorative body may be an intermediate color), or the entire first decorative body may emit light so as to have the color of the second decorative body). The third object can be easily recognized.

  Means B-3. The timing at which the light emission mode of the first decorative body changes according to the displacement of the second decorative body to the independent position is at least the timing after the second decorative body is completely displaced to the independent position. The gaming machine according to Means B-2, which is characterized in that it exists.

  For example, when the light emitting mode of the first decorative body is changed during the operation of the second decorative body, there is an impact on the appearance of the first object due to the attention of the operation of the second decorative body. There is concern that it will become thinner and difficult to notice. On the other hand, in the means B-3, the light emission mode of the first decorative body is changed after the second decorative body has completely moved to the independent position. That is, after the second decorative body has completely moved to the independent position, the first object can be completely recognized by the first decorative body, and the light emission mode of the first decorative body is changed at this timing. By doing so, it becomes easy to notice that the first object has appeared, and a great impact can be given to a player who first notices that the first object has appeared.

Means B-4. The second decorative body includes a light emitting means,
The gaming machine according to means B-2 or B-3, wherein the light emitting means of the first decorative body and the light emitting means of the second decorative body can be controlled independently of each other. .

  According to the means B-4, for example, when the second decorative body is displaced from the merged position to the independent position, the light emitting means of the first decorative body is turned off and the light emitting means of the second decorative body is turned on. It is possible to attract more attention to the movement of the second decorative body, and thus the second object. In addition, for example, after the second decorative body is displaced to the independent position, the light emitting means of the second decorative body is turned off, and the light emitting means of the first decorative body is turned on so that the second decorative body is exposed by the displacement of the second decorative body. It is possible to attract more attention to the first object formed by the first decorative body. Accordingly, it is possible to diversify how to display various objects woven by the first decorative body and the second decorative body, and to improve the performance.

  Means B-5. The displacement of the second decorative body from the merged position to the independent position is associated with the establishment of a predetermined trigger in the game, and the second decorative body is displaced to the independent position. The gaming machine according to any one of means B-1 to B-4, wherein the first decorative body from which the entire image is exposed represents a character related to the establishment of the predetermined trigger.

  According to the means B-5, when a predetermined trigger associated with the displacement of the second decorative body to the independent position is established, the character that is the first object of the first decorative body is caused to appear. It can be obvious. Therefore, the impact of the production that teaches that a predetermined opportunity has been established can be made great. Further, for example, even a beginner who plays a game for the first time can grasp that the current state is the state indicated by the characters of the first object.

Means B-6. Of the first decorative body and the second decorative body, the one arranged at the back is shaped like a predetermined character, the one arranged at the front is shaped as a predetermined pattern,
With the first decorative body and the second decorative body in the merged position, as the third object, a character that is modeled by the one arranged rearward among the first decorative body and the second decorative body The gaming machine according to any one of means B-1 to B-5, wherein different characters are modeled.

  According to the means B-6, for example, one of the first decorative body and the second decorative body which is arranged rearward is shaped like a human face, and the second decorative body is displaced so that it is merely part of the facial expression. Compared to a configuration in which the character changes, a large change in which the character changes can be generated.

  C. As a kind of gaming machine, for example, a pachinko machine is known. The pachinko machine is provided with a game board, and a game area in which a game ball launched by the launching device is guided is formed in front of the game board. Then, when the game ball enters the starting ball entry means provided in the game area, a lottery is performed as to whether or not a hit state is generated, and a variable display for teaching the result of the lottery is displayed on the display device. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

  In addition, it has variable entry means that allows a game ball moving in the game area to enter. For example, when a hit state occurs, the variable entry means is opened, and the game ball enters the variable entry means. In this case, a predetermined number of game values are given to the player. The variable pitching means includes a large winning opening for discharging a gaming ball moving in the gaming area to the outside of the gaming area, and a shutter for opening and closing the large winning opening. In general, the shutter is rotatably provided corresponding to the lower edge portion of the big prize opening, tilts until it stands up and closes to the front, and closes to the horizontal. The game is configured to be openable and displaceable between an open position that guides a game ball moving in the game area to the game winning opening.

  By the way, the front-rear width of the game area is determined and is wider than the diameter of the game ball and narrower than twice the diameter of the game ball. For this reason, the top and bottom width of the shutter, and hence the top and bottom width of the special winning opening closed by the shutter, is narrower than twice the diameter of the game ball. For this reason, in some cases, even though the grand prize opening is open, the game ball does not easily enter the big prize opening, which causes the player to feel stress. There is concern about inviting.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems and the like, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine equipped with variable pitching means that allows a game ball to enter smoothly. It is in.

Means C-1. A game area in which game balls launched by the launching means are guided;
Variable ball entry means that changes state between an open state in which a game ball moving in the game area can enter and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter,
The variable pitching means is
A grand prize opening for discharging a game ball moving in the game area out of the game area;
Entry detection means for detecting a game ball that enters the big prize opening and is discharged out of the game area;
A shutter configured to be displaceable between a closed position that closes the big prize opening so that game balls cannot enter and an open position that opens the big prize opening so that game balls can enter And
The shutter includes a first rotating wall capable of closing a range including a lower portion of the grand prize opening, and a second rotating wall capable of closing a range including an upper portion of the special prize opening,
When the variable pitching means is changed from the closed state to the open state, the first rotating wall tilts forward about the rotation axis, and the second rotating wall moves rearward about the rotation axis. A gaming machine characterized by tilting.

  According to the means C-1, it becomes possible to close a wider range in the vertical direction by the shutter. Therefore, the top and bottom widths of the big prize opening can be expanded, and along with such expansion, the game balls can be made easier to enter the big prize opening. For this reason, for example, even though the variable pitching means is in an open state, it is difficult for a game ball to enter the big prize opening, or a game ball does not easily enter the big prize opening. It is possible to suppress a situation in which profits or losses are caused to the player due to the cause. As a result, it is possible to suppress stress and the like caused by the game balls not smoothly entering the big prize opening, and to proceed with the game relatively comfortably. In addition, due to the layout of the game board, etc., even when the width of the grand prize opening cannot be increased, the vertical area of the big prize opening can be widened to increase the opening area of the big prize opening, thereby increasing the size of the game ball. The effect of entering the winning opening relatively quickly is ensured.

  Note that “a special game state in which an open / close lottery for determining an open / close pattern of the variable ball entry means is determined based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and the variable ball entry means is opened / closed based on a result of the open / close lottery is generated. It has a main control means ”, and“ a game value is given to a player when a game ball wins the variable ball entry means ”may be used. In addition, “the main control means is used when a predetermined opening time has elapsed since the variable pitching means was opened or when a predetermined number of game balls entered the variable pitching means. It is also possible to change the state of the variable pitching means to the closed state ”. In other words, when a time limit is set for the opening time of the variable pitching means, it is desirable to make the game ball enter the big winning opening as quickly as possible within the time limit. Furthermore, when there is an upper limit on the number of winnings to the variable winning means, when a game ball is launched into the game area aiming for winning in the big winning opening, it will not enter the big winning opening. It is desirable to reduce the number of game balls as much as possible, that is, to make the upper limit number of game balls enter the big winning opening as quickly as possible. In this regard, like the above-mentioned means C-1, the game ball can be entered into the big prize opening relatively quickly by configuring the shutter so that it can be folded up and down and expanding the vertical width of the big prize opening. The loss of the game ball can be reduced and the game can proceed comfortably.

Means C-2. The shutter is rotatably connected to the first rotating wall that is rotatably connected to the lower edge of the special winning opening, and the upper edge of the first rotating wall. The second rotating wall is configured to be foldable,
The first rotating wall is displaceable between a first position extending upward from the lower edge of the prize winning opening and a second position extending forward from the lower edge of the prize winning opening. And
When the first rotating wall is in the first position, the second rotating wall has a first posture extending upward from an upper edge portion of the first rotating wall, and the first rotation wall The gaming machine according to means C-1, wherein when the moving wall is in the second position, the second posture is folded over the upper surface of the first rotating wall.

  According to the means C-2, by configuring the shutter that opens and closes the big prize opening so that it can be folded up and down, the function and effect of the means C-1 can be reliably achieved. In addition, by configuring the shutter so that it can be folded, the shutter when the big prize opening is opened can be compactly assembled, and the space required for installing the shutter can be minimized. Therefore, the enlargement of the variable pitching means can be suppressed, and the members mounted on the gaming machine can be more suitably arranged. In addition, only one driving means for operating the shutter is required. For example, compared with the case where driving means for operating the first rotating wall and the second rotating wall are provided, the configuration is simplified, compact, and low. Cost can be reduced.

Means C-3. The shutter includes a rotation shaft extending in the left-right direction at an intermediate position in the vertical direction of the prize winning opening, the first rotation wall extending downward from the rotation shaft, and the first rotation wall from the rotation shaft. And the second rotating wall extending upward on the opposite side,
The closed position in which the first rotating wall extends downward from the rotating shaft and the second rotating wall extends upward from the rotating shaft;
The first rotating wall extends about the rotating shaft between the first rotating wall extending forward from the rotating shaft and the second rotating wall extending rearward from the rotating shaft. The gaming machine according to means C-1, which is configured to be displaceable.

  According to the means C-3, the shutter (second rotation) is configured by setting the rotation axis of the shutter that opens and closes the prize winning opening to an intermediate position in the vertical direction and rotating the shutter so that the upper side of the shutter is tilted backward. The top prize opening can be opened without the upper edge of the wall) interfering with the front edge of the game area (transparent member defining the game area front edge). Further, by rotating the shutter so that the upper side of the shutter is tilted backward, the first rotating wall, which is a lower part of the rotation axis of the shutter, is tilted until it is almost horizontal so that it jumps forward. With the upper surface of the first turning wall, it is possible to receive the game ball moving in the game area and guide it to the big prize opening. Therefore, the effect of the means C-1 can be surely achieved while simplifying the configuration.

  The big prize opening is also opened below the rotating shaft. For this reason, a game ball entry route from below the rotation axis (the range in which the first rotating wall is closed) is also possible. For example, for a game ball entering the big prize opening from below the rotation axis A predetermined playability can be given. In addition, it is good also as "the vertical width of a 2nd rotation wall is larger than the vertical width of a 1st rotation wall." In this case, the vertical width of the special winning opening can be surely made larger than the front and rear width of the game area.

  Furthermore, “when the shutter is in the open position, it is provided with an open holding means that contacts the upper surface of the second rotating wall and prevents the first rotating wall from being tilted downward.” It is good. That is, in consideration of the movable range of the first rotating wall of the means 3, a large number of game balls collided at once with the upper surface of the first rotating wall extending forward when the big prize opening is opened. In such a case, there is a concern that it may tilt and be displaced downward, but such concern can be eliminated by providing an open holding means.

Means C-4. The shutter is rotatably connected to the first turning wall that is rotatably connected to the lower edge portion of the big prize opening, and to the upper edge of the big prize opening. The second rotating wall;
The first rotating wall is displaceable between a first position extending upward from the lower edge of the prize winning opening and a second position extending forward from the lower edge of the prize winning opening. And
When the first rotating wall is in the first position, the second rotating wall has a first posture extending downward from an upper edge portion of the prize winning opening, and the first rotating wall When the is in the second position, the gaming machine according to means C-1, wherein the gaming machine has a second posture extending backward from the upper edge of the special winning opening.

  According to the means C-4, the operational effects of the means C-1 are surely exhibited. The structure of each component is simple, small, hard to break, and can operate relatively quickly.

  Means C-5. The gaming machine according to any one of means C-1 to C-4, wherein the vertical width of the second rotating wall is configured to be wider than the vertical width of the first rotating wall.

  According to the means C-5, the vertical width of the special winning opening can be made wider without any trouble in opening and closing the shutter. Incidentally, the second turning wall can be laid down (displaced to the second posture) even if the vertical width is wider than the front-back width of the game area.

  The guide surface that guides the game ball that moves in the game area in the open state to the rear prize winning opening out of the shutter may extend across the grand prize winning opening. . In this case, the game ball received in the game area can be more smoothly guided to the back of the big prize opening without being rearwardly filled with the big prize opening. In addition, as described above, the vertical width of the big prize opening widens and the vertical width of the variable pitching means widens, so the lower edge of the big prize opening and the game nail located directly above the big prize opening It is conceivable that the momentum of the falling of the game ball falling from directly above the variable pitching means increases as the distance increases. Furthermore, it is conceivable that the game balls falling from directly above the variable pitching means (entered from the top of the big prize opening) vary more widely in the horizontal direction. On the other hand, by extending the guide surface to the rear of the prize winning opening and being configured to be displaceable, it is possible to receive the game ball with a shutter that can absorb the impact by some follow-up displacement, so that other members can be received. Damage can be suppressed as much as possible.

  Means C-6. Among the shutters, a guide surface that guides a game ball that moves in the game area in the open state to the rear prize winning opening is inclined downward in the range of about 5 to 40 degrees with respect to the horizontal. The gaming machine according to any one of means C-1 to C-4, wherein the gaming machine extends in this manner.

  According to the means C-6, by making the guide surface of the shutter as steep as possible, when a game ball moving in the game area comes into contact with the guide surface, it bounces several times on the guide surface, etc. It is possible to avoid a situation where it is difficult to enter the mouth. Therefore, it is possible to smoothly enter the game ball into the big winning opening. Further, when the angle of the shutter in the open position is raised (the inclination of the guide surface of the shutter is made steep), the interval between the shutter in the open position and the upper edge of the big prize opening is narrowed. As in the means C-1 to C-4, the vertical width of the big prize opening widens, so that the shutter in the open position and the upper edge of the big prize opening even if the inclination angle of the shutter is steeper than before. During this period, the game balls can be smoothly flowed into the big prize opening without being refilled.

  “The guide surface of the shutter that guides the game ball that moves in the game area in the open state to the rear winning opening is configured to guide the game ball to the entrance detection means side in the left-right direction. It may be “an inclined surface”. In this case, even if there is a member that becomes an obstacle to the game ball behind the big prize opening, it is possible to move smoothly to the entrance detection means side while avoiding the obstacle that the game ball is applied to.

  Means C-7. In accordance with the height position of the second rotating wall of the shutter in the closed position, a guide plate is provided for guiding a game ball moving in the game area to the big prize opening. A gaming machine according to any one of means C-1 to C-6.

  According to the means C-7, it is possible to more actively enter the game ball into the upper part of the big winning opening. It should be noted that “at least a part of the guide plate may be located immediately before the big prize opening”. In this case, it is possible to more actively enter the game ball to the upper part of the grand prize winning opening, and the game ball dropped from directly above the variable entry means to the shutter in the open position vigorously collides. Can be suppressed. In addition, since the guide plate corresponds to the height of the second rotation wall and the second rotation wall is configured to fall backward, even if the guide plate protrudes just before the big prize opening, It can comprise so that the influence on operation | movement of a 2nd rotation wall may not arise. The guide plate may be attached to the peripheral edge of the big prize opening, or may be configured to protrude from the back of the big prize opening (like a tongue).

  Means C-8. When the shutter is in the closed position, there is provided an anti-tilt means for contacting the rear surface of the second rotating wall and preventing the second rotating wall from being tilted backward. A gaming machine according to any one of means C-1 to C-7.

  According to the means C-8, the game ball moving in the game area collides with the front surface of the second rotation wall of the shutter in the closed position, and the second rotation wall is tilted and displaced backward. The situation can be prevented. Therefore, it is possible to reliably avoid a situation in which the second winning wall is tilted and the special winning opening is opened despite the shutter being in the closed position.

  The tilt prevention means is configured to be slidable up and down or left and right, and a slide member that can be displaced between a restricting position capable of contacting the rear surface of the second rotating wall and a non-contacting release position, The structure provided with the drive means to operate this is mentioned.

  Means C-9. The gaming machine according to any one of means C-1 to C-8, characterized in that an inner side surface of the special winning opening extends so as to expand leftward and rightward toward the rear.

  According to the means C-9, when the game ball that flies from the side to the big prize opening and hits the side surface inside the big prize opening, it is bounced backward. For this reason, the game ball can be reliably and quickly guided backward, and another game ball collides with the game ball, and one of the game balls is ejected from the big prize opening. It is possible to prevent such a situation.

  D. As a kind of gaming machine, for example, a pachinko machine is known. The pachinko machine is provided with a game board, and a game area in which a game ball launched by the launching device is guided is formed in front of the game board. Then, when the game ball enters the starting ball entry means provided in the game area, a lottery is performed as to whether or not a hit state is generated, and a variable display for teaching the result of the lottery is displayed on the display device. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

  By the way, in recent years, in a configuration in which a plurality of variable displays can be stored on hold, the effect of suggesting the contents of the stored variable display in a variable display performed before such a variable display (so-called continuous notice) May be performed. However, the continuous notice performed in the fluctuation display before the last fluctuation display as the final result of the continuous notice is merely the content suggestion of the last fluctuation display. On the other hand, for example, if the content of the last variation display is taught in the variation display before the last variation display in a series of variation displays for which continuous notice is given, the subsequent variation display is performed. Can be tedious enough to be digested.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems and the like, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of expanding the frame of production and performing more free production.

Means D-1. Condition establishment detection means for detecting that a predetermined condition is established;
Based on the detection of the condition establishment detection means, a main control means for performing a lottery determination as to whether or not to generate a special gaming state advantageous to the player and generating a special gaming state when winning in the winning lottery ,
Variable display means for performing variable display for teaching the result of the lottery determination,
The main control means includes
A random number generating means used for the success / failure lottery;
Winning value storage means for storing a predetermined value among the values that can be generated by the success / failure random number generating means,
A holding storage area having a plurality of holding areas capable of storing change information used for determining the contents of the variable display in the variable display means,
A determination value extraction process for extracting the value of the random number generation means based on the detection of the condition establishment detection means;
A determination value storage process for storing the value of the success / failure random number generation means extracted in the determination value extraction process in any of the reserved storage areas;
A first success / failure determination process for determining whether or not the value of the success / failure random number generation means extracted in the determination value extraction process matches a value stored in the winning value storage means;
A result storage process for storing a result of the first success / failure determination process;
Prior to the execution of the variable display in the variable display means, a second winning / failing determination process for determining whether or not to generate a special gaming state based on the result of the first winning / failing determination process;
Based on the result of the second success / failure determination process, a variable display setting process for setting a variable display is performed,
The variable display means includes a special variable display means in which the display mode of the variable display and the result of the lottery match are completely matched, and a change in the identification information in accordance with the variable display in the special variable display means. Variable display means for production for performing display,
The special gaming state has a plurality of types, and the variable display of the identification information of the effect variable display means corresponds to the special gaming state, and the special gaming state type is stopped or almost stopped in a manner in which the type is not fixed. If the identification information is variably displayed again, the identification information can be stopped and displayed in a mode corresponding to the special gaming state.
When variation information corresponding to the winning in the winning lottery is stored in the holding storage area, the variation display performed by the effect variable display means performed before the variation display corresponding to the variation information ( Do you tell us that you have won in the lottery lottery (variable display performed by the variable display means for presentation corresponding to outlier variation information that does not correspond to the occurrence of the special gaming state, is held before the variation information) A prior teaching lottery of no
When winning in the previous teaching lottery, the identification information is stopped and displayed in a manner corresponding to the occurrence of the special gaming state in the corresponding variation display,
A gaming machine characterized in that the variable display corresponding to the special game state stored in the reserved storage area and the variable display performed before that are performed in a fashion that simulates the variable display again.

  According to the means D-1, although it is not a change display corresponding to the special game state, the change information corresponding to the special game state is stored in the holding storage area, and the special game state is surely generated. In the variable display of the identification information in the variable display means, the identification information may be stopped and displayed in a manner corresponding to the special gaming state, that is, the occurrence of the special gaming state may be taught. For this reason, it is possible to derive more various effects that exceed the frame of the change display for each time. For example, there are many cases in which the effect performed in the variable display performed immediately before the effect performed in the variable display corresponding to the special gaming state can be expected, but the configuration of this means is effective. As a result, when a highly anticipated effect is combined in the change display performed immediately before, the special game state can be taught using the change display. Therefore, it is possible to expand the production frame and perform more free production.

  In addition, when the occurrence of a special gaming state is taught in advance by a variation display, the variation display up to the variation display that actually corresponds to the special gaming state becomes a simple variation display, which is similar to a normal variation display. When going through the process, it's boring because the results are known and reminds the player to waste time. On the other hand, in this means, after the occurrence of the special gaming state is taught by the variable display that does not correspond to the special gaming state, the variation display corresponding to the special gaming state is looked like a “change display again”. In order to digest, the feeling of boredom can be dispelled, and in addition to the expectation that it will be taught that the special gaming state is more advantageous for the player, the "immediate change display" was imitated You can watch the fluctuation display.

Means D-2. Providing production operation means provided so that the player can operate,
The gaming machine according to means D-1, wherein a result of the prior teaching lottery is determined in accordance with an operation of the operating means.

  According to the means D-2, the effect performed based on the operation of the effect operation means can be selected from all effects that can be derived in correspondence with all the winning / lottery lotteries and the like stored on hold. For this reason, the range of production can be expanded, and it can be made more interested in the operation to the production operation means.

Means D-3. Provided with motion detection means provided to detect the player's motion,
The gaming machine according to means D-1 or D-2, wherein the result of the prior teaching lottery is determined in accordance with detection by the operation detecting means.

  According to the means D-3, the effects performed based on the detection by the motion detection means can be selected from all effects that can be derived corresponding to all the lottery drawings that are stored on hold. For this reason, it is possible to expand the range of effects and get more interested in working with the motion detection means.

  Means E-1. Any of the means A-1 to A-8 includes any of the means B-1 to B-6, the means C-1 to C-9, and the means D-1 to D-3. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  Means E-2. Any one of the means B-1 to B-6 includes the above means C-1 to C-9 and any one of the means D-1 to D-3.

  Means E-3. Any of the above means C-1 to C-9 includes any one of the above means D-1 to D-3.

  The basic configuration of various gaming machines to which the above means are applied is shown below.

  a. The gaming machine in each of the above means is a ball game machine. As a more detailed mode example, “an operation means (game ball launching handle) operated by a player, a launching means (shot motor, etc.) for playing and launching a game ball based on an operation of the operation means, A ball ball game machine including a game area where a game ball is guided and each ball entry means (general prize opening, variable prize winning device, operation opening, etc.) arranged in the game area.

  b. The gaming machine in each of the above means is a bullet ball gaming machine having a gaming area extending in a substantially vertical direction. As a more detailed mode example, “an operation means (game ball launching handle) operated by a player, a launching means (shot motor, etc.) for playing and launching a game ball based on an operation of the operation means, The game balls are guided and extended along a substantially vertical direction (for example, the game area is constituted by a game board surface), and each ball entry means (general winning mouth, And a ball game machine configured to be able to visually recognize the behavior of a game ball flowing down the game area.

  c. The gaming machine in each of the above means or each of the above ball game machines is a pachinko machine or a gaming machine equivalent to a pachinko machine.

  d. The gaming machine in each of the above means is a revolving type gaming machine such as a slot machine. As a more detailed mode example, “a discriminating information string (a symbol string; specifically a rotating body such as a reel or a belt with a symbol) made up of a plurality of identification information (symbols) is variably displayed (specifically, a reel Variable display means (specifically, a rotating unit such as a reel unit) that stops and displays the identification information sequence after the rotation of the starting information means. The identification information (symbol) starts to fluctuate and the identification information (symbol) fluctuates due to the operation of the stop operation means (specifically, the stop button). A spinning-type gaming machine configured to be given game value on condition that the information is specific identification information.

  e. The gaming machine in each of the above means is a gaming machine of a type in which a slot machine and a pachinko machine are fused (especially a gaming machine of a slot machine specification that uses a gaming ball as a gaming medium). As a more detailed mode example, “a discriminating information string (a symbol string; specifically a rotating body such as a reel or a belt with a symbol) made up of a plurality of identification information (symbols) is variably displayed (specifically, a reel Variable display means (specifically, a rotating unit such as a reel unit) that stops and displays the identification information sequence after the rotation of the starting information means. The identification information (symbol) starts to fluctuate and the identification information (symbol) fluctuates due to the operation of the stop operation means (specifically, the stop button). The game value is provided on the condition that the information is specific identification information, and a ball receiving tray (upper plate or the like) is further provided, taking-in means for taking the game ball from the ball receiving tray, and the ball receiving tray Payout means for paying out game balls Comprising a configuration and gaming machine "and the like as starting condition of the game is satisfied by the game ball is captured by the capturing means.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine, 30 ... Game board, 32 ... Variable winning device, 33 ... Start winning unit, 33a ... Top winning port, 33b ... Lower winning port, 42 ... Decoration symbol display device, 43L, 43R ... Special display device, 46 ... Hold lamp, 137 ... Glass unit, 223 ... Count switch, 224a, 224b ... Start winning switch, 261 ... Main control device, 262 ... Sub-control device, 401 ... Production fan, 405 ... Variable production agent, 406 ... First Decorative body, 407 ... second decorative body, 422 ... grand prize opening, 424 ... first rotating wall, 425 ... second rotating wall.

Claims (2)

A first decorative body imitating the first object;
A second decorative body imitating a second object different from the first object ,
The second decorative body is:
An independent position for recognizing the first decorative body as the first object and recognizing the second decorative body as the second object;
The first decorative body is positioned in front of the specific part of the first decorative body, and a part of the first object is hidden to make the first decorative body a third object different from the first object and the second object. causes recognized as part, wherein the second decorative body is recognized as a remaining portion of said third object, said a first decorative body, aspects of the combination of the second ornamental body, the third object as a whole Is configured to be displaceable with the same surface facing forward ,
When the second decorative body is displaced from the merged position to the independent position and a predetermined trigger is established in the game, and the second decorative body is displaced to the independent position A gaming machine, wherein an overall image of the first object is exposed. The gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko machine or a rotary gaming machine.

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